Parasol Exhibition Showcases Fancy, Plain-Wood Handles
An exhibit of several hundred parasols at L. Ayres & Co. on the fourth floor highlights a shift from beruffed to plain-made styles. Ivory tipped ribs, wooden handles, and silk covers in stripes, polka dots, and lace accents dominate, with prices around $3 to $5 for selected pieces. The display, organized by Harry Purviance, runs this week.
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Mrs. Nancy Heinsy, aged 76, released from Moyamensing after serving 60 days for an offense she says she did not commit. Arrested Feb 3 for attempting to obtain a pension fraudulently with Henry and Amanda Madelein. Madeleins cleared. She vows to prove innocence and recalls a 1861 marriage to William Goshert.
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