The Witty Meeting That Changed Two Friends
Benton reunites with Tom Hartley at a station and falls for Miss Dilton after a prank card introduction. Hartley plans a dinner visit but Benton learns the card led him to a witty heiress, the two men later reconcile. The two friends cross paths again three months later, revealing Dilton is Hartley’s fiancée.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Tom Hartley
York Seadee
Hartley
Tommy
Harley
New York
Philadelphia
Jove
Gossip of the Convention in Lynchburg VA Methodist Session
The Lynchburg conference at Court Street Church is led by Bishop Collins Denny assisting Bishop Wil son. Denny, a Princeton schoolmate of President-elect Woodrow Wilson, presides as the session opens amid many preachers and delegates. Entertainment committee struggles with hotel accommodations. the city is noted as hilly and industrious with wives and babies prominent. no conclusions on appointments yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Collins Denny
Richmond
Wilson
Court Street Church
Denny
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Court Street
J. P. Pettyjohn
Committee On Entertainment
City of Hills
Woman fails to produce money in Kirby case
Mrs. Margaret Kirby wife of Lt William T Kirby owner of Kirby Savings Bank was ordered to show why she should not be punished for contempt. Judge Landis believed she concealed 20000 taken from the bank and her husband said it went to wire tappers. Receivers charge a frame up and prepare to tell the court the wire tap story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Margaret Kirby
William T. Kirby
Kirby Savings Bank
Landis
Mark ‘Twain
Mark Twain
Diecard
Olivia Clemens
Hazardea
Cabbage Plants for Sale and Early Set Advice
Classified note offers cabbage plants including Early Jersey Charleston Wakefield and related varieties. Pricing begins at 1 000 plants for 1.25 dollars and 2 000 and over at one dollar per thousand with emphasis on hardy stock and early planting for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Charleston
Wakefield
Love Led Sleuths on Right Track
Miss Baker guided detectives to her fugitive fiancé Julian H. Davis, chief clerk at the Pennsylvania State Insane Asylum, who robbed the asylum vault of about $1,214 in cash including $800 in gold. Davis was arrested after Baker found him beneath a tree near Seventh and B Streets NW. she confessed she led them to him. Davis traveled from Harrisburg to York and Baltimore to resume work, aided by a plan and a forged key to the vault drawer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Seventh and B Streets
Davis
Miss Baker
Lawrence O'Dea
Central Office
Joseph W. Thac
Harrisburg
Julian
Pennsylvania State Insane Asylum
Harris Street
Baltimore
Generel Electric Supply Company
Asylum
York
General Electric Supply Company
Baker
Four More Die From Wreck In Indianapolis
Four more persons may die from injuries sustained in the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton wreck at Irvington. The dead include Hugh Kemp of Berlin Kentucky W J Piler of Liberty Indiana Fred Hutcheson of Madison Kentucky and J W Jefferson of Chicago. Judge Markey convened a grand jury to investigate the disaster and Indiana Railroad Commission sets November 25 for its official inquiry with help from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Irvington
Hugh Kemp
Berlin
W.J. Piler
Liberty
Fred W. Hutcheson
Madison Ky
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Piso's Remedy 6 Percent Mortgage Notes Offered
Investment offer for first mortgage real estate notes secured by Columbia and Washington Suburban properties. Denominations start at 500 dollars with semiannual interest, terms from three to five years, guaranteed titles. For details contact Al Estate Trust Co at 1414 F Street NW Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Washington
al. Estate Trust CO
F Street
Nurseries Advertise Cabbage Plants and Fruits for Sale
Cureton Nurseries lists cabbage plants at 1.50 per 1000 and strawberry plants at 2.50. Beets apples pears and peaches priced per 100 or per 1000 with a range from 3.56 to 10.00. Standard assorted pricing on application.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Doctor in West Virginia
A physician from Ft Gaye West Virginia endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as the finest kidney and bladder remedy. He reports prescribing them with excellent results and says he personally used the product with satisfaction. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills 50 cents at all stores Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Mr. Frasher
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Seaboard Air Line Elects Southern Directors in Petersburg
South Petersburg hosts the Seaboard Air Line annual meeting as twelve Southern directors are elected led by president W J Harahan. The bloc includes Milton Alles and A P Taliaferro among others. officers to be chosen in Baltimore with Harahan likely to be reappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Seaboant Air Line
S. Davies Peers
Milton B. Alles
Washington, D. C
James A. Blair
New York
Franklin Q. Brown
Charles R. Capps
Norfolk
James C. Colgate
Samuel L. Fuller
W. J. Harahan
Wilson S. Kinnear
Mii B. Lane
Savannah
Gal L
Jacksonvillla
Frank A. Vanderlip
Davies Warfield
Baltimore
George W. Watts
Durham
N. c
A. H. Wiggins
EB. F. Yoakum
Harahan
Railroad
Seaboard Air Line
Goad Proves Star Witness in Trial
In Wytheville Virginia on Thursday the trial of Sidna Allen the alleged manager of drugs Liornton J. Massie featured star witnesses James N. Early and Clerk Dexter Goad. Goad, central to the case, faced a lengthy cross examination as the defense seeks to cast doubt on claims of a conspiracy and the fatal wound to Judge Massie while the Allen family members watched from the bar with the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wytheville
Sidna Allen
Lewes
Edwards
Goad
Commonwealth
Massie
Chiildren
Gunmen Claim They Were Made Decoys
In New York four gunmen on trial for Herman Rosenthal’s murder tell their side under heavy guard. They allege they were decoys used to misdirect blame, with defense attorney Wahile outlining their defense as society spectators observe the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Criminal Branch
Supreme Court
Herman Rosenthal
O. H. P. Belmont
John RK. Drexel
Philadelphia
Inez Milhollani
Herbert Parsons
Charles S. Whitman
Wahile
Romance Ends On Liner With Baltimore Wedding
Philip F. Teiser a 74 year old Richmond real estate broker marries Clara F. Ostermeier a 33 year old York widow in a quiet ceremony at the Hotel Carrollton Baltimore after meeting aboard the Main liner en route from Bremen. The couple plans a future in Richmond. Teiser described their romance sparked a year earlier aboard the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore American
Resase
Bremen
Philip F. Teiser
Richmond
Clara FF. Ostermieler
York
Carrollton
Germany
Telser
Stuart Avenue
Cupid Plays Part In Assassination
Madrid authorities search for a young woman linked to the Canalejas assassination. Her photo found over Manuel Zarrate’s heart is inscribed To my unforgettable Manuel. Police distribute copies and broaden the manhunt. In Chicago Edward Moran attempts suicide by jumping into the river. watchman James Baney rescues him, citing financial troubles as a motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Chicago
Edward Moran
Scranton
James Baney
Moran
SICK WOMAN STARVED HERSELF TO DEATH
In Los Angeles state hospital area Mrs. Elsie Gul a wealthy woman died of starvation after fasting thirty seven days to cure chronic stomach trouble doctors said she was found dead at her home and medical examiner ruled the death self inflicted by starvation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos Angeles
Cal
Elsie Gul
Fashion Fancies for Women and Hats in Velvet and Plush
A fashion survey highlights gathered waists and elongated panniers, gunmetal evening frocks with beaded accents, pinkish pale gray satins, rose panels, and bronze satins with black chif fon. It notes two material dress combos, two color hats, folded velvet chests, velvety finishes, plastrons of velvet, fur cashes, plush millinery trends, and two material winter hats. A dated wedding tribute fragment follows about an 1875 birthday anniversary and enduring affection.
Kitchen Do's and Dont's Preserve Waste for Future Use
A domestic guide advises saving and repurposing kitchen byproducts. It suggests using unsalted rice starch for lingerie waists, reusing paraffin from jelly and marmalades after washing, drying celery leaves for soups and sauces, drying citrus peels for flavoring or sweets, saving potato and bean water for vegetable salts, and turning stale bread into toast or toast points for meats and fish.
Household tips from a bygone era
Simple remedies cover stain removal for raincoats and dresses using raw potato slices, mud stain on skirts and coats, boiling water on raisins, and mutton suet or beeswax to waterproof boots. Other tips include storing sandwiches in a sealed vessel, warming flour to polish combs, and using pencil marks to prevent ink blotting on linen.
Mushrooms on Toast and Lamb Stew with Mint Jelly
Instructions describe preparing mushrooms on toast with butter and bloater roe, plus a lamb stew with carrots turnips and potatoes. Steps include washing mushrooms, frying croutons, baking mushrooms, cooking the meat slowly, thickening the stew, and making mint jelly from mint, gelatin, sugar, lemon juice, and coloring.
Marshmallow Cream Substitute and Fruit Marmalade Recipe
Instructions describe using marshmallows as a cream substitute for hot chocolate. A grape fruit marmalade method follows: wash, grind, pulp with water, rest 24 hours, boil, rest 24 hours, reboil with sugar, then pour into glasses and wax top. Also reviews Mark Twain manuscripts and Olivia Clemens' influence on his work.
Fashion and politics mix in foggy fashion talk
A Roanoke News editorial comment notes women discuss dress and its practical wearability while regional political chatter references Roosevelt Slemp and party shifts. The piece blends social fashion observation with commentary on Ninth District voting dynamics and national political opinions.
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Troy Allison
Mr. Hartley
Misa Dilton
John
W. i., Kivett
High Point, N. C
Strayer’s Business College
Charles and Fayette Sts
9Th
F Sts
N. W
Martinsburg Business Coll
Stewart Bidg
Boedie W
Love
Piso
Druceieta
THE
Cureton Nurseries
Austell
Cobb County, Ga
Seaboard
Philip FP. Tesler
Clara F. Ostermeller
York, PA
Cupid
Eddie
Ron
Jeffries
Mark
Tare Jeffries
Troad Street
Richmond, Va
Grand View Farm
Lesington
SONS
Louisville
Spring Hill Nurseries
Tippecanoe City
Obio
Livy Darling
Ben
Low Paine
Harper's
Alber
Tor
Rees
Slemp
Roosevelt
Skeen
Ninth District
Congress
Taft
Roanoke News
Maine
Massachusetts
New England
Rance
Staunton
Howe
Leonard
Dragaiats
Leonard & Co
Tampa
Fis
Tanner Paint & Oil Co
Virginia
Gand Cole
Reese
Tara
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