Wedding Fracas on the Indian Belle as General B. Recalls
A Memphis elopement tale on the steamer Indian Belle in 1860 ends with a duel style roadside wedding. The groom, a drinker, and Major Whitman’s daughter wed after a dramatic drive past a pursuing father and a near miss from a pistol. Joe the waiter recalls the scene to intrigued passengers.
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Cairo
New Orleans
Joe
Camel
Memphis
Major Whitman
South
Whitman
William
Algelic
Majo’ Whitman
Miss Whitman
Rascal Joe
General B
Attractive Needlework Trends for the Season’s Frocks
Fashion leaders urge hand needlework in summer wardrobes with embroidered blouses and dresses. Fagoting and cross stitch return as popular techniques. Handmade laces like crochet and Irish lace are prized, with stenciling in children’s dresses common where time or funds permit.
Baby outfits dazzle in modern delicate fashion trends
Fashionable infant attire showcases fine linens and muslins with lace inset motifs and hand embroideries. Cream corded silk bonnets and Irish crochet caps adorn babies, while knitted shoes, silk and wool baby footwear, and stylish bibs highlight elaborate details. Elegant cot sets and white wicker traveling baskets complete the upscale display.
Slipper Styles Feature Bows And Buckles
The article notes new slipper designs with ornate bows and buckles. Bows are described as decorative and popular, while buckles are mostly austere and conservative in style.
Modistic Whims Embroideries and Gowns with Coat Attachments
The article discusses fashion trends with embroidery and braids, emphasizing a one sided trim and the high waist line. It notes coat attachments for morning and evening gowns in varied fabrics and colors, new white lingerie scarfs, and decorative eyelets. It mentions a two flounce skirt with a fitted foundation and fabric yardage guidelines for teens. JUDIC CHOLLET pattern 7012 sized for teens, with mail ordering instructions.
Mrs W H Garrett to wed Lieutenant Bellairs of England
News from New York reports Mrs Horatio W Garrett formerly Charlotte Pierson will wed Lieutenant Carlyon Wilfrey Bellairs retired British Parliament saplaker and former marriage of her late first husband. Bellairs is expected to arrive in New York this week for an immediate wedding described in society circles.
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Charlotte Pierson
Bellairs
England
News
York
Horatio W. Garrett
Charlotte Doremus Pierson
New York
Baltimore
Carlyon Wilfrey Bellairs
R.-N
Saplaker
Princeton Names 1911 Football Mentors Cunningham MacGregor
Dogan Cunningham and A MacGregor have been selected as field coaches for Princeton football in 1911. Cunningham, former Princeton freshmen coach, led the 1910 squad to one defeat and a 6 to 0 win over Yale's freshmen. He played halfback on the 1909 team and was known for drop kicking.
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Princeton
N. J
Dogan Cunningham
A. MacGregor
Football Association
Cunningham
Yale Cubs
Tigers
Newark names fire chief hopefuls after chief’s death
Newark New Jersey May 10 with rivalries forming among fire department officers after the death of Chief William Astley. Deputy Chief Joseph E B Sloan is the first promotion anticipated to fill the vacancy, with others among battalion chiefs as candidates for deputy and chief roles.
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Joseph E. Sloan
Newark
N. J
Kebn
Fire Department
William ©. Astley
Joseph EB. Sloda
Tug Rescues Balloonists Off Delaware Bay
A balloon named Philadelphia IL with two men and a woman aboard was blown seaward toward the Atlantic when sighted near Reedy Island. A tug named Mary J. Walker snagged a line from the balloon and towed it to shore, saving the trio.
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Philadelphia Il
Philadelphia
Delaware Bay
Atlantic
Mary J. Walker
Reedy Island
Delaware
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Bway Theatre
Parker's
Grace ST. Clair & Co
Kelly & Davis
Ruth Roy
Comedienne
Matinees
Chieces
Anks Cookman
Grand Aves
Asbury Park
J. Kridel Red Bank
J. Hill
New Goldstein Bidg
Harry M. Cone
Branchport Ave
Preey Snes Ves
Ford & Miller
RED Bane
W. G. Eisele
TE Leong
Cedar Ave
West End
van Note Coal CO
Pearsons Red Bank
New Jersey
NEW Jersey Central
Mg Brama K
Elizabee di Satay
Freehold
Long Branch
New
Battery
Longs Branch
Rockwell Ave
Pleasure Bay
Bright
Highlands
South Ferry
Ratden
Our
The
Daily Record
Women's World
Baby
Jack
Evelyn
Daddy
Bob
Betsy
Black &S
Bol
N.C
Devos & Co
Baum
Palypaum
Windsor
Tiger
Phoenix
Paris Monument
Broadwa
Maro Aber
W. H. Garrett
MacGregor
Masons
Chelsea Aves
Steinbach
New Serary
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Jersey
Red Bank
Reo Motor Company
Consolidated Motor Gar Company
Cleveland
Consolidator Car Company
Royal Tourist
Croxton
Walden W. Shaw Co
Chicago
Harvey A. Willis & CO
Broadway
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