Eighth Ward Kid Baseball League. The Alerts. Front row, left to right: Carl Forrey (infield), Earl Kuhns (infield), Adam Brinkman (outfield), Andy Pitts (pitcher), Abe Kuhns (outfield), Robert Hedricks (infield), Lin Rathvon (outfield). Back row, left to right: John Wise (assistant manager), John Kamm (infield), John Braungard (catcher), Earl Brinkman (catcher), John Dyer (outfield), Bot. Kahler (outfield), George Rathvon (manager), Charles Pitts (outfield). Not pictured: Straw (Bill) Fritsch (first base) and Joe Musketnuss (first base).
Newspaper advertisement. "Balloons, made to order..."
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Newspaper advertisement. "Balloons, made to order, and directions furnished how to use them, so that an ordinary handy person can make a successful ascension, by Prof. John Wise. Wise's Balloon Manufactory, 1951 N. Eleventh St., Philadelphia. Balloon Ascensions made for Agricultural Fairs, 4th of July Celebrations, Etc., by Prof. John Wise (oldest aeronaut in the world), Master John Wise (youngest aeronaut in the world, 14 years old), Lizzie Ihling (niece of Prof. Wise) an accomplished air sailor, Mr. Chas. E. Wise (Aeronautical Engineer). Persons suffering from chronic and mrobid disorders taken up to inhale pur air under diminished pressure. This, with inspirations of a grand view, never fails to benefit both soul and body. For terms, please apply to Prof. John Wise, 1915 North Eleventh Street, Philadelphia, PA."
Flag made by Sarah Stock Wise, wife of John Wise, and carried on most of his balloon flights except the last one when he disappeared over Lake Michigan.
