Social gatherings color Summers street with refined hospitality
Mrs. F L Black hosted a 3:30 to 6:30 reception for house guests Mrs. F M Keith and Miss Keith of Canada, with elaborate lower-room decorations, pink streamers, American beauty roses, and a punch table. A separate bridge party featured chaperones and a lively dance with numerous couples and intricate courtly detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Black
Summers Street
F. M. Keith
Miss Keith
Canada
F. J. Brown
Geo. P. Johnson
S. M. Smith
Jas. Mann
C. O. Stahlman
C. M. Scott
W. G. Baldwin
J. J. Penn
R. C. Blackstock
Lee
R. L. Olt
Daughters of the Confederacy Meet at Mrs Wilson Home
The regular monthly meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy will be held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. C. B. Wilson on Princeton Ave.
Cotillion Club Dance at Sohn's Hall Draws Large Crowd
The Cotillion Club held a Thursday evening dance at Sohn's Hall with large attendance. Dancing began about 9 50 and continued with steady enjoyment until two o clock in the morning. Punch was served during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohn’s Hall
Cotillion Club
Krow Eldeen Club Honored by Mrs Marks and Sister
The Krow Eldeen Club enjoyed a Saturday afternoon event hosted by Mrs. B A Marks with two hours of needle work and refreshments. Special guest was Mrs. Marks sister Mrs Harris from Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krow Eldeen Club
B. A. Marks
Mrs Blackstock Hosts Saturday Club Bridge Party
Mrs R C Blackstock entertained the Saturday Club at her Giles street home with a two hour bridge session followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Blackstock
Giles Street
Mrs F J Brown Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club
Mrs. F J Brown acted as host for the Tuesday Bridge Club during the past week, arranging games and refreshments for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Brown
Von Norden To Sing In June Music Festival
Mr. Von Norden described as a talented artistic singer with a fine tone will perform at the June Music Festival at Kiks Opera House located on 10th and 11th. The New Haven Record notes his bel canto style and notable presence in Woolsey Hall.
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von Norden
Woolsey Hall
New Haven
Kiks Opera House
Flatfooted recruit learns a hard lesson at the firing line
A Pittsburg Gazette Times item tells how Bill, wanting to impress a army examiner, crosses a room with weight on each step only to hear the verdict flatfooted. The anecdote ends with the officer declining his service and Bill walking away in defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Uncle Sam
Pittsburg
Dean's Kidney Pills Credibly Endorsed by Bluefield Seeker
Abel Massey of Bluefield West Virginia testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved a long standing backache and urinary discomfort. He reports permanent improvement and ease with daily tasks after using the remedy for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Massey
Lawson Jr
Bluefield
W. Va
Dean
Curious Street Names Across Cities
A London Chronicle excerpt notes Bermondsey's Pickle Herring Street and Cold Bath Square near Gray's Inn while East End Nightingale and Love Lanes linger in slums. It praises Brussels for bizarre streets like the Street of the Red Haired Woman and the long Street of the Uncracked Silver Cocoanut cited as the cream of odd names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermondsey
Gray'snn
Bath Square
East End
Brussels
Whitehall
London Chronicle
Misusing Speech Sparks Family Teasing Delivetor
James' mother has a knack for picking up speech errors, a source of amusement to family and friends. On returning home she uttered a grave tongue offense, prompting young James to accuse her with a pointed forefinger, saying she had been playing with Mrs F again.
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James
Stomach and Liver Tablets Promote Nerve Health Ad
An old want ad notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets brace nerves banish sick headache prevent despondency and invigorate the whole system. Sold by all dealers. A want ad will fetch it. per word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Montcalm Notes Highlight Local Visits and Moves
Mrs F T Herndon visited Welch and Claren Judge J C Herndon and wife of Welch visited his mother Mrs J D Scott at this place J C Honaker traveled to Bramwell and Pocahontas for business Mr and Mrs P J Viglinia of Godfrey plan to move to Los Angeles Cal FE W Herndon of Lynchburg visited here Mr and Mrs P D Bratton were here out of town last Sunday and Monday W B Honaker did business in Bluefield A M Herndon and family of Goodwill visited here last Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Herndon
Welch and
Claren
J. C. Herndon
Welch
J. D. Scott
J. C. Honaker
Bramwell and
Pocahontas
P. J. Viglinia
Godfrey
Los Angeles
Cal
FE. W. Herndon
Lynchburg
Mrs. P. DD. Bratton
Rumor and Reward for Cumberland Sword Theft in 1749
In London a tale recalls the loss of the Duke of Cumberland’s sword during a Haymarket theater event on January 16 1749. A conjurer vanished after promising marvels. the sword disappeared when Cumberland lunged at perceived fools. A thirty guinea reward is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Cumberland
Haymarket
Culloden
Cumberland
London Chronicle
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Bridge Party
W. J. Jenks
Stahlman
F. T. Ridley
Gx Baldwin
F. M.keith
J. M. Sanders
F. EF. Cowl
Wheeling
Mr. Arters
Miss Brashear
St. Louis
Mr. Davis
Miss Adams
Castlesburg
Mr. Miller
Florence Pecker
St. Clair
Miss Godwin
Norfolk
Mr. Payne
Miss French
Mr. Slicer
Miss Barnes
Decaur, Ik
Dr. McCue
Miss Wright
Mr. Page
Miss Coles
Mr. Goodykoontz
Miss Jenks
Mr. Early
Miss Otey
Mr. Falter
Miss Gardner
Mr. Ur
Castlewood
J. H. Wright
Wright
Mr. Marks
Miss Wade
Mr. Turpin
Miss Witt
Ripley
New Brunswick
Sags
Messrs
W. W. Croushorn
Roscoe Crozer
Richard Arers
Ray Sanders
W. Davis
Martin Gary
Sam Williams
Zack Crockett
Douglas Miller
J. W. Bell
Krow Eldeen Cla
Tuesday Bridge Club
Crockett Pharmacy
Foster-Milburn ,Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Montcalm News
W. B. Honaker
A. M. Herndon
June Music
Eiks Opera Housg
R. Blinn Owen, Conductor
St. Mary’s School
Raleigh
N. C
Gurtis-Pearson CO
Milam
N Medicine Co., Inc
Danvili
Milum
Milam Medicine Co., Inc
Danville, VA
Mayer Brothers
Dental Specialists
W.b.corsets
Weingarten Bros
Breméwao. N
Chicago House Furnishing Co
Graham Va
Herrick von Norden
Tenor
R. Blinn Owen
Anderton
Longfellow
Jeptha
Wilson
Dr. Arne
Lady Chloe
Clough-Leighter
Lehman
van der Stucken
Pinewood
Burleigh B
Dr. McGinn
Harrett Ware
Soldiers
Faust
Lohr Ronald
Ovide Musin
Cecil Klein, PF
Flaxington Harker
2Errick
Norden
Miss Mayme Malone Berrick
Berrick
Vincent Pontiello
Vincent Paoliello
Ladies’ Quartette
Ladies
Quartette von Norden Chorus
Avia
le Cid
Nassenet _s
Julia
Harry Rowe Shelly
de Bennot
Bastwood
Jeanmont
Overs Meyer
Dudley Buck
The
Frederick Cowan
Paoliello, Violin
Lacies’ Quartette
Odtette
Curtis-Pearson Co
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