Levi P Morton Left Estate of 10 Million Dollars
In Levi P Morton will filed in Washington federal court the estate is valued around 10 million dollars. Martha Morton Hartpence of Philadelphia a Morton sister receives a life annuity of 2000 dollars and 1200 dollars annually to Caroline Lay a sister-in-law. Marvin Mioe receives an annuity of 3720 dollars. Remainder goes to trustees with shares for surviving daughters Mary Morton and others and for children of Winthrop Rutherford sister of deceased.
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Washington
Gia
Levi P. Morton
United States
Federal District Court
Martha Morton Hartpence
Philadelphia
Caroline Lay
Morton
London Girls Follow Doughboys In Gum Chewing Trend
May 26 The American soldiers in London and Paris leave marks of stay but the big fad is chewing gum among women and girls. Enormous gum consumption noted with gum landed shipments and chiclet shops thriving in London. A French magazine describes the chew as a social habit among the well born, while the stick becomes a symbol of unfamiliar courtship and idle pastime.
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London
Ameri Ran
Parla
Stresta
Behid
Rousa
Chicleta
McLarvarugs Areiurg
Avenir
Gate
Sport Skirts in Wool Plaid and Silhouette Fabrics
An odd collection of sport skirts in fine wool plaid and fancy sil. Previously priced at $18.50, the items showcase varied textures and styles for current season wear.
Dining room furniture set described with rich finish
The advertisement highlights two traditional dining room sets priced at 745.00 and 680.00, featuring dark oak English and Sheraton styles. Ten-piece mahogany options include a buffet with mirror, china cabinet, serving table, five side chairs, and an armchair.
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Sheraton
Kingsbury Elected Colonial Wars Head In Hartford Ceremony
At the 28th court of the Society of Colonial Wars in Hartford a ceremony honored the first colonial general court of Connecticut held May 12 1627. Frederick John Kingsbury was elected governor with Frank Sentley Weeks deputy governor Edward Rupert Sargent lieutenant governor Tucius Albert Barbour secretary Charles Parsons Cooley treasurer Frank Butler Gay registrar Williston Walker historian Rev John Calvin Goddard chaplain Lucius Barnes Barbour noted as genealogist.
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Hartford
Society of Colonial Wars
Colony of
Connecticut
Frederick John Kingsbury
Frank Sentley Weeks
Edward Rupert Sargent
Tucius Albert Barbour
Cherles Parsons Cooley
Weasurer
Frank Butler Gay
Williston Walker
Historan
John Calvin Goddard
Lucms Barnes Barbour
Doctors should tell patients truth in all cases
In Omaha on May 26, Mavr E Wilmott Ori, president of the Nebraska Medical Association, urged that patients be informed exactly about their ailments and never kept in the dark. He advocated giving them a written signed statement of diagnosis, treatment, prognosis or other reason for their visit.
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Omaha
Neb
E Wilmott Ori
Nebraska Medical Assocation
Linen Goods Sale Offers Low Prices on Sheets and Bunting
A housekeepers notice advertises soft absorbent sheets and muslin at unusually low prices. Sterling bunting ranges from 3x5 to 10x15 feet priced from 5.50 to 32.00, with red white and blue bunting at 18 cents. Hemmed sheets 1x90 inches listed at 2.99, plow cases 45x36 inches offered at 0.65.
Printed Voices of 1850s Fabrics in Dainty Patterns
Old style fabrics with mauve and rose flowers mignonette green and lobelia blue are described as 40 inches wide. Once priced at 1.25 dollars a yard they are marked down to 1.00 dollar per yard, appealing to fashion conscious shoppers.
New Books Offered at Main Floor Display
Two new books featured for readers: Forging the Sword The Story of Camp Devens by William J Robinson priced at $3.00 and Half Portions by Edna Ferber at $1.75. The note highlights the Devens Army Cantonment tale for A T FL members and references Emma McChesney in the roast beef piece, inviting patrons to view on the Main floor.
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Camp Devens
William J. Robinson
A. T. FL
Devens
New England
Edna Ferber
Emma McChesney
Lamond Rescues Eight From Damaged Seaside Boat
Harbormaster William Lamond rescued three women, four men, and one child from a motor boat driven onto rocks near Seaside Park breakwater yesterday morning. The boat named Ta launce, about 20 feet long, was taking pounding on the rocks as Lamond pulled the party ashore.
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Seaside Park
Willam Lamond
Wuifle
Crainer
Sunshine Week Biscuit Varieties and Basement Matting Ad
Sunshine Week Nine varieties of Sunshine biscuits selected and packed in one pound cartons marked 39 cents. Eleven varieties for afternoon teas and luncheons available this week at 50 cents per carton. Basement Matting from China offered in blue green and tan mixtures at 55 cents a yard. Fourth floor.
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Sunshine
China
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