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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1894

Page

5

Reconciliation Question Follows Vanderbilt Social Return

New York reports focus on Mrs. Willie K Vanderbilt appearing with Consuelo and Colonel Jay at the horse show and a forthcoming George W Vanderbilt musicale. Gossip centers on whether she is reconciled with her husband and the Vanderbilt family as the mansion hosts a major soiree with about 100 guests and notable musicians.

New York Willie K. Vanderbilt George W. Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Colonel Jay Ward McAllister Willie K Newport George Gould Consuelo George W. Vanderpilt Fifth Avenue Fifty-first Street Anton Seidl Frederick W. and Cornelius Vanderbilt McK. Twombly W. D. Sloane

Yarn Pricing Declares Fair Trade Promise

Norcross merchants warn against deceit in yarn sales and pledge honest pricing. They claim to buy quality yarns like Germantown Baxony Spanish Blue Mixed Ball Yarn and Worsted No 17 at fair costs and sell as low as possible. Prices listed include 9c 12c 25c 24c 6c across various types.

Germantown

Vanderbilt social rift sparks first big reception in years

Reports say Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt hosts a major social event as the Vanderbilt circle discusses a possible reconciliation with her husband. Colonel William Jay declines to comment while society circles talk openly about an expected rapprochement.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Vanderbilt William K. Vanderbilt Willie K William Jay Willie Colonel Jay

Charity doll show to aid Baltimore slum children

Washington reports that Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Lamont, and Mrs. Bissell will attend the December doll show at the Academy of Music to judge and help fund a charity benefiting Baltimore’s slum children. Local elites and donors including Labouchere Worth Red fern Potter Palmer and Mrs Carroll provide dolls and exhibitions, with Scotland’s Queen’s armorer contributing a warlike doll outfit.

Washington Carlisle Lamont Bissell Baltimore Academy of Music Cleveland Labouchere Worth Redfern Scotland Potter Palmer Charles Carroll

Watson Muldoon Nuptials Draw Brighton Church Crowds

The marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Muldoon and Mr. Thomas Louis Watson filled St. Columbkille’s Church in Brighton at 9 o’clock amid wind and rain. The ceremony was followed by mass, a wedding breakfast, and a reception, with the couple planning a tour to New York Philadelphia and Washington before settling at 708 Huntington Avenue after November 28.

Brighton St. Columbkinle’s Mary Elizabeth MuLdoon Thomas Muldoon Thomas Louis Watson King’s Continental Brewery George E. Cranitch Newton Kitty Muldoon Lincoln Street Mrs. Watson P. E. Muldoon James W. H. Muldoon John EB. Bristow John Cranitch Charles A. King King J. H. Mullane Driscoll John BE. Bristow Bernard Early McLaughlin H. R. Harrison Weinz James E. Fitzgerald Irving Fletcher M. B. McGinnes Mary Martin J Waltham Golden Chelsea W. R. Soule Mary A. Duffy Kate Duffy Thomas P. Duffy Baby Lou William H. Kiblin Frank White Cambridge D. Keefe Millis George Linehan Maggie Denning James Denning Sadie Lorne Katie Carroll Nellie Carroll Bernard McFaden Bernard Earley D. M. Driscoll Edward Boye Henry Coughlin John Hagerty John Goulding T. J. Goulding J. W. Mooney W. F. Conley Harrison C. D. Thave P. M. Cormack L. Mansfield

Parks Stanley Wedding at First Baptist Church

Miss Mari on Lulu Stanley became Mrs Winfield Scott Parks at a graceful ceremony last evening. The First Baptist Church on Commonwealth avenue was decorated in green and white as the bridal party entered to the Lohengrin march.

First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Marion Lulu Stanley Winfield Scott Parks Miss Stanley Douglas N. Stanley Annie L. Bell George. M. Parks Springfield

Sovereign Household Remedy X Zalia Promises Healing

The text extols X Zalia as a sovereign household remedy that begins healing immediately. It claims faithful use yields permanent cure and prevents blood poisoning. It notes the product soothes raw wounds and is free from grease or mineral poisons, reinforcing its safety and necessity for families.

Wedding unfolds at 459 Massachusetts Avenue home

Falls, an uncle of the bride, performed the ceremony. The couple hosted friends at the bride's parents' home at 459 Massachusetts avenue from 8:30 to 10 o'clock. Smilax and palms transformed the residence into a bower with many of Boston's best-known society folk in attendance.

Everett Couple Wed in Church Ceremony With Broad Guest List

The Rev. E. T. Pitts officiated as the Everett couple tied the knot in a church wedding. Attendants included best man Joseph Snyder of Everett and maid of honor Bessie H. Jacobs of Everett with bridesmaids Alice L. Messager of Foxboro and Mabel P. Emerson of Roxbury. Ushers were William V. Hyde of Waltham James Halliday of Mansfield Albert B. Beers of Everett and Charles A. Jacobs of Everett. After a reception in the church parlors guests from Virginia Winchester Waltham Roxbury Mansfield Foxboro Salem and Beverly attended. The newlyweds will reside at 6 Carter Street Everett.

E. T. Pitts Joseph Snyder Everett Bessie H. Jacobs Alice L. Messager Foxboro Mabel P. Emerson Roxbury William V. Hyde Waltham James Halliday Mansfield Albert B. Beers Charles A. Jacobs Virginia Winchester Salem Beverly Cripps Carter Street

Pretty early chrysanthemum wedding at Cottage Hill

Miss Lucy Turner married William R Weed of Boston at the Turner residence Cottage Hill Winthrop. A reception followed at the Thorndike with laurel chrysanthemum decor, Euterpe Orchestra music, and an ample spread. The bride wore ivory satin brocade trimmed with pearls.

Lucius Turner Cottage Hill Winthrop Lucy Turner William R Weed Boston Thorndike

Fashions on the Stage Starts New Post Feature

The Post announces a new fashion feature for women readers. Beginning tomorrow it will publish photos and sketches of gowns worn by leading actresses on the local stage. The first illustration showcases a Parisian dress worn by Miss Fannie Johnston in Prince Pro Tem at the Boston Museum.

Post The Tomorrow's Post Fannie Johnston Boston Museum

Gault and Price Tie The Knot At City Point Boston

Miss Henrietta L. Gault wed Mr. James F. Price at the bride’s sister Mrs R ze Ritchie home on East Third street. Rev EB A George of St Matthew’s Episcopal officiated with Edna L. Seaverns as bridesmaid and Edward A. Whiting as best man. Guests gave many presents including a silver service from New York. Music and dancing followed the ceremony into the night.

City Point Boston Henrietta L. Gault James F. Price R. Ze. Ritchie East Third Street EB. A. George St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Broadway Edna L. Seaverns Edward A. Whiting New York

Lady Edmond Fitzmaurice Wins Decree of Null Marriage

The Westminster Gazette reports that on October 29 Lady Edmond Fitzmaurice, daughter of W J Fitzgerald of Litchfield Connecticut, obtained a private decree nullifying her marriage to Edmond Fitzmaurice. The union dated back to 1889.

London The Westminster Gazette Edmond Fitzmaurice W. J. Fitzgerald Litchfield, Conn Miss Fitzgerald

Winter or Summer Fashion Debate Delights Readers

In a brisk discussion on season cues and attire, the piece notes biting days that hint at winter yet tease a fashion forward mood. It describes a velvet gown with lace trim, flat sleeves, a bow skirt, and a Gainsborough style hat as part of a stylish, warm ensemble for uncertain weather.

Gainsborough

A Waltham Silver Wedding

Ex Alderman and Mrs Shiels celebrated their twenty fifth marriage anniversary with a reception at their Willow street home in Waltham from 8 to 10 PM. Over 200 friends called and offered gifts and congratulations from Boston Cambridge Charlestown Newton and nearby towns.

Martin Shiels Willow Street Waltham Mrre Shiels Boston Cambridge Charlestown Newton Shiels

Jacobs and Cripps Wedding at First Congregational

The marriage of Miss Etta May Jacobs daughter of Charles H Jacobs to Ar thur Milton Cripps son of Woodbury Cripps occurred at the First Congregational Church in Everett last evening.

Etta May Jacobs Charles H. Jacobs Arthur Milton Cripps Woodbury Cripps First Congregational Church Everett

Newtonville Wedding Reception for Mr and Mrs Arthur M Caine

A first wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Caine followed their Chicago marriage six weeks ago. The Newtonville avenue home hosted many Newton and Boston society leaders with elaborate costumes. The couple hosted guests from 7 to 10 with assistance from Mrs Co 8 Craine Miss Lucy B Craine and Miss Harriet V Orman. Ushers included Edward A Greene Ernest Booth F W Morehouse and W H Warner. The bride wore white satin with duchess lace and a long train. Parlor decor featured maidenhair ferns pinks and a palm bower with chrysanthemum arrangements.

Newtonville Arthur M. Caine Chicago Newtonville Avenue Newtons Boston Brookline Edward A. Greene Ernest Booth F. W. Morehouse W. H. Warner

Tribute to modern newspaper at church congress

The Rev Robert Holland lauded the daily paper as a model of modern journalism at Music Hall, praising its reach across social classes and its portrayal of life from birth to death. Other speakers argued Sunday papers harm or help morality and stressed balance between secular press and sacred life.

Robert Holland Episcopal Church Congress Music Hall Iit Earth C. George Currie D. D Baltimore Alexander Mackay-Smith St. John’s Parish Washington, D. C St. George Sunday Press Campania Majestic Paris Extra Mephistopheles London Jack Cade H. P. Nichols St. Mary’s Church Minneapolis William Kirkus LL. B Jersey City Heights N. J Boston Bedlam Kirkus Lawrence N. S. Ruhin Pennsylvania Thompson Mississippi Sessums Louisiana Samuel D. McConnell Samuel D. McConnell, D D J. Lewis Parks Philadelphia Samuel Hart Trinity College Henry C. Swentzel Brooklyn Henry C. Potter LL. D New York D. McConnell J. L. Parks Hart Gen

Weather Woes Delay Clear Political Change

The report notes a tendency to delay decisions and weather turning milder before a steady period of tense, cautious governance begins. Officials remain noncommittal as the political scene unsettles, with conversations focused on contingency and restraint.

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