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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

Page

7

Quiet Newport Wedding Ends Two Bristling Marriages

Mrs May Brady Mall and Herbert Melville Harriman wed at Mrs Harriman’s cottage with a Justice of the Superior Court officiating. The bride, formerly Miss Brady, had been divorced from Major Charles A Hall, her Newport residence cited in the pair’s quiet ceremony.

New York Times Newport R. IL May Brady Mall Herbert Melville Harriman May Brady C. Albert Stevens Stevens Hoboken Katherine Brady Sidney Harrie Hall Herbert Harriman Oliver Harriman Stephen H. Olin William K. Vanderbilt, Sr Isabella Hunnewell Hollis H. Hunnewell Harrimans Meadow Brook H W. Harriman New York

Pittsburgers Wed Secretly in Ohio Wedding

William Chester McCurry a prominent local mining figure and Martha Bradley a Vassar graduate quietly wed in Youngstown Ohio last Friday. They returned home today to receive parental blessings and plan an extended California and Mexico trip.

New York Times Pittsburg Penn William Chester McCurry Duquesne Martha Bradley Vassar Youngstown Ohio Hey

Rumor of Helen Maloney Wedding Near Spring Lake

In Spring Lake and at the Maloney home in Asbury Park speculation runs high that Miss Helen Maloney will marry soon. Family members refuse contact and will not answer the telephone, leaving exact wedding timing uncertain.

Asbury Park N. J Spring Lake Helen Maloney Maloney

Sheriff King Intrudes at Newport Tennis Grounds

Deputy Sheriff Frank P. King, known for collecting large sums for New York and Newport businesses, wandered the Casino grounds during a tennis tournament drawing keen attention. Officials later scanned grandstands and sidelines, suggesting creditor lists were being distributed among Newport merchants to deter con artists.

New York Times Newport R. I Frank P. King New York J Was

Astronomer Simon Newcomb Meets German Emperor

American astronomer Simon Newcomb was received by Emperor William in Berlin at Wilhelmsiode last Monday. The Emperor invited him to luncheon and Newcomb thanked him for the Pour le Merite for Science and Arts awarded three years ago.

Kaiser Newcomb Berlin Simon Newcomb Washington, D. C Emeror William Wilhelmsohe Prof. Newcomb

MISS THOMPSON TAKES CUP AT BAR HARBOR HORSE SHOW

Bar Harbor Me August 19 crowds endure showers as judging closes with Miss Anne Thompson and J L Ketterlinus among top winners. Gen Morrell entries win best cups while Miss Mathilde Townsend and Philip Livingston claim blue red and yellow ribbons in various classes. Saddle pony honors go to Gilbert Keech with W S Kuhn and Miss Carola Warburg runner ups.

New York Times Bar Harbor Edward de V. Morrell Robin Hood Park Mathilde Townsend Anne Thompson Philip D. Livingston Carola T. Warburg Lewis R. Ashurst A. Butler Duncan J. L. Ketterlinus Alice V. D. Whiting Frank B. Keech Warner M. Leeds Philadelphia New York Gen. Morrell Anne A. Thompson Philp Livingston Gilbert Keech W. S. Kuhn Pittsburg Carola “T. Warburg Maine Gig Mis Philip Livingston Plandome Mills Frank L. Keech

Entertain Mrs Longworth Visits Sagamore Hill

Mrs. Nicholas Longworth arrives at Sagamore Hill from Oyster Bay to receive two boxes of American Beauty roses sent by her husband. She retrieves them from the depot and jokes about her marriage's happiness as friends host a reception in her honor. Quentin Roosevelt and Durant Bowers are described in a light anecdote about a road sprinkler prank.

New York Times Oyster Bay L. I Nicholas Longworth Sagamore Hill Quentin Roosevelt Durant Bowers Quentin Durant

Social Season Moves From East to Elite Resorts

Mrs. Oliver Belmont and others remain at Carlsbad while Countess Festertics stays at Richfield Springs. Notables like the Shaw and Gilbert families, Agar, King, Steele, Davies, Stickney, Mills, and Vanderbilt circle include Bar Harbor, Newport, Saratoga, Lenox, Southampton and Adirondack camps. A Lotus Club dinner honored Col. T. W. M. Draper of San Francisco.

Countess Festertics Richfield Springs Louis Hagegin Closter William E. Glyn Dorothea Kane Bar Harbor Newport John G. Agar Upper Saranac Lake John C. King Henry Dible Rock Lawn Lenox D. GC. Mills Adirondack J. L. Putnam New York B. J. Greenhut Lotus Club Fifth Avenue Col. T. W. M. Draper San Francisco

Tenement Children Exhibit Their Handiwork in City Fair

More than a thousand boys and girls from tenement areas filled Wanamaker's auditorium to display handcrafts from dolls' aprons to sofa pillows. The event featured first aid demonstrations, folk dances, and songs by children from various church schools under Rev. Charles N. Sears and a staff including W. G. Towart, Evelyn C. Smith, Dr. Thomas J. Harris, and Mrs. E. E. Adams.

Wanamaker’s Store First’’ Presbyterian’ Church Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Second Avenue Baptist Church Presbyterian Charles N. Sears W. G. Towart Evelyn C. Smith Thomas J. Harris E. E. Adams

Runaway Boy Caught at Coney Island

Detectives from Brooklyn Headquarters arrested 25 year old Charles Conklin of Waterbury Conn yesterday at Coney Island on a charge of stealing $15 from his employer Dr Hugh Devere of Waterbury. The boy left home Saturday and spent the night in a Forty second Street hotel in Manhattan he denied the theft.

Coney Brooklyn Charles Conklin Roundhill Street Waterbury Conn Coney Island Hugh Devere North Main Street Manhattan Forty-second Street

Asbury's New Queen Crowned Titania VIII in Carnival

In front of about 60 000 spectators at Deal Lake Asbury Park Norma Cole Hornberger of Pittsburgh was proclaimed Queen Titania VIII at the Venetian water fête marking the carnival. The event featured tableau, dancing, and a boat parade with a coronation to follow next week at the stadium.

New York Times Asbury Park N. J Deal Lake Norma Cole Hornberger Pittsburg Penn Wellington Hotel Titania VIII Venetian Water Miss Liberty Titania Beatrice Connolly Brooklyn Marie Benitz Philadelphia Nina Olmsteed Ridgefield Walter ©. Devereux Milan Ross, Jr James T. Herring James Kedsey, Jr Gordon Lowden Alfred Jefferson John Ackerman Margaret Schoolbred Virginia Hope j/xelsey Louis Parsons Jack Tars Yozo Frank FP. O'Brien Birmingham Ala Frank Appleby Charles J. Fisk Plainfield James M. Ralston Allenhurst A. R. Parsons W. Harvey Jones John Rockafeller Charles A. Atkins Clarence S. Stiner Frederick Davis Newark H. W. Waas Jenkintown J. A. Rittenhouse Elizabeth P. A. Gilroy James Stewart New York

Women Diver Wins at New Jersey Water Carnival

Special to The New York Times from Long Branch New Jersey reports Sadie Oscraw won the women’s diving contest at the Cranmer’s Bathing Pavilion event, scoring 100 points and defeating a field of entrants. Ocean and sprint events featured multiple winners including Tom Howland and Charles McBride with various times and distances across age groups.

New York Times Long Branch N. J Cranmer Jersey Shore Sadie Oscraw Ocean Tom Howland Bessie Dodd Miss Donager O’sullivan Deal Beach Clark New York Borden Spears Scharffen Ulitde Miss Wallace Deal Avon H. M. Rogers W. J. Crowley McGregor Flanagan J. Miller D. McGregor Winnie Dodd Agnes Lynch J. Wilcox G. Borden Belmar Hertog

Cholera Epidemic Shifts to Rostov. New Cases and Deaths Reported

The center of virulence moves to Rostov on the Don with thirty one new cases and ten deaths on Aug. 17. Astrakhan province reports sixty one new cases and twenty one deaths the same day. Cholera advances along the Black Sea Caucasus coast with Gelenjik near Novorossiysk noted.

ST. Petersburg Rostov-on-the- Don Astrakhan Black Sea Caucasus Gelenjik Novorossysk

Vacation by Proxy Funds Poor Relief Trip

An individual with initials F H S sent 15 to R S Minturn, treasurer of the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor, to sponsor a Sea Breeze Home escape for six guests including a widow and children. The note promises sea air while others need it more and urges urgent gifts to aid the waiting list and work.

R. S. Minturn Association For Improving E. 22Nd St New York F.H. S Association Sea Breeze

Suffrage Fight Trophies at Union Square Headquarters

Suffrage events and English souvenirs decorate Union Square as Mrs. de Forest showcases banners and banners from Albert Hall parades. The collection includes Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s banner, suffragette parade banners, a Votes for Women belt, purple and green scarfs, souvenir napkins with leading speaker pictures, and banners from Wall Street and Oyster Bay excursions.

Union Square England de Forest Harriet Stanton Blatch Elzabeth Cady Stanton Albert Hall London Hyde Park Pankhurst Gawthorpe Fethick Lawrence Wall Street Oyster Bay

Five Atlantic Liners Sail Today For Europe

Five passenger liners depart for Europe as tourists seek late season cabins and deck space. Ships include Kaiserliche Auguste Victoria Bremen PANNONIA La Lorraine Arabic with lists of passengers led by James A Blair Jr Julien T Davies and many others aboard each vessel.

Europe Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Hamburg James A. Blair Julien T. Davies S. Barton French Joseph A. Flannery L. B. Hertert John PD. Little J. H

Many return from Europe by Oceanic Cam pania and more

Lists of passengers arriving in New York from Europe on the Oceanic from Southampton Cam pania from Liverpool Hamburg Naples with names including Mrs W W Beil Jr Byron Chandler Mr and Mrs Joan J Brown Dr William K Grinsmade Lionel H Booth W B Davenport Mrs G Gilbert and many others. Also lists passengers on the Kenig Albert from Naples and the President Lincoln from Hamburg with numerous pairs and individuals.

New York Europe Southampton W. W. Beil, Jr Byron Chandler Joan J. Brown William K. Grinsmade Lionel H. Booth W. B. Davenport G. Gilbert E. .O. Richards Leslie D. Ward Charles White H. C. Taft J. P. Sanger

Nurses Fall Ill at St John’s Hospital

Three Sisters of St Joseph and four nurses at St John’s Hospital Long Island City fell ill days ago. After a conference with Dr H J Mcixenna Dr John H Barry and Sister Lycia Superior a statement denied any epidemic and attributed illness to food. All are now out of danger.

St. Joseph St. John's Hospital Long Island City H. J. Mcixenna John H. Barry Lycia

Three Casts In One Play Paid in Full

Three productions of Paid in Full by separate companies performed consecutively at Weber's Theatre yesterday. Western company acted first act in Reading, Pacific Coast company followed with act two, New York company closed with acts three and four. Lillian Albertson praised the mirrored experience. Tully Marshall coached all three troupes as Joseph Brooks. Pacific Coast company opens in Bayonne Monday then moves to San Francisco for a two week stay.

Weber Western Company Reading Pacific’ Coast New York Lillian Albertson Tully Marshall Joseph Brooks Pacific Coast Company Bayonne San Francisco

The Girl Question to Close at Wallicks Theatre

Chicago production The Girl Question ends its Wallicks engagement on August 29 after failing to impress New York audiences. Henry Askin has wired agent Charles Goettler to disband. some principals may join the Western company. Wallicks reopens September 1 with Arnold Daly in The Regeneration by Owen Kildare.

Chicago Wallack’s Henry Askin Charles Goettler Arnold Daly Owen Kildare

Vaudeville and theatre notes with star cast and openings

Virginia Harned joins Percy Williams for a vaudeville start on Aug 31 in a one act play William Faversham and Mrs Faversham arrive Saturday for The World and His Wife rehearsals begin Monday Catherine Tower lands Stella Butler in Traitor the Pollock Dixon drama about the Ku Klux Klan fall Grace George heads on Sept 1 to Divorcons 2 and Asbury Park other casting notes Shuberts pick The Vampire and infrastructure details provide a snapshot of late summer theatre activity

Virginia Harned Percy Williams William. Faversham John ‘Cheshire Rom Mountain Lake Park Grace George Asbury Park Frank Worthing Max Freeman Fritz Lieber Julia Marlowe Mme. Jomelli Manhattan Metropolitan Opera R. ‘ Johnson Laura Gertie Directoire Directoire Gyeas

Family Feud Over Cat Game Ends in Hospital Duel

A Sicilian family feud in New York over a childhood game of cat led to a shootout and knife fight between fathers, with three others arrested and two youths wounded. Pedro Cassio and Mrs Cassio aided, while Pete Agozzino and Charlie Pepitone fought alongside their families before police intervened.

Presbyterian Hoospital Pete Agozzino Frank George East Seventy-fifth Street Charlie Pepitone Erasmo Pepitone Pedro Cassio Pete Charlie Seventy-fifth Street Chariie Pepitone Aguzzino Agozzino Agsozzino Sicily Cassio George Agozzino Third Avenue James Livingston East Sixtyseventh Street Marr Pepitone the Elder Agozzino the Elder Presbyterian Hospital Sixtyseventh Street

May Lock Out Spinning Operatives In Lancashire

Manchester August 19 The Lancashire Federation of Cotton Spinners votes to cut wages by five percent. If workers refuse the reduction a month long lockout will follow, affecting about 900000 operatives. A lockout would halt weavers as well.

Manchester Lancashire Federation of Cotton Spinners

Harlem Real Estate Pioneer David Scully Dies at 48

David H. Scully, famed Harlem real estate figure, died at his home 13 East 124th Street after a long illness. He was 48, never married, and a city native who once worked as a Post Office clerk and wrote the drama Special Delivery. He founded a Harlem real estate firm in 1871 and belonged to the Penn Estate Board of Brokers, the Harlem Board of Commerce, Cayugalub, and the Sagamore Club.

David H. Scully Harlem East 124Th Street Mr. Scully Post Office Service Penn Estate Board of Brokers Harlem Board of Commerce Cayugalub Sagamore Club Thirty-First Assembly District

French Novelist Hector France Dies in Paris

Hector France, renowned French novelist and publicist, has died in Paris on August 19. The death obituary notes his influence in literary and public life and his contributions to contemporary French letters.

Hector France Paris

Notable 19th Century Figures Die in United States

Obituary notices report deaths of several figures including James E. Hughes former Missouri legislator and preacher aged 87 in Osborn Missouri. William S. Leibert delegate to the first Republican National Convention in Pittsburg died at 85. Dwight H. Bruce Syracuse postmaster aged 74. James Nevin Ermen Trout Berks County judge died at 62 after 23 years on the bench. David I. Johnstone Mexican War veteran died near Harrisburg at 82. Arthur Percy French son of Arthur S. French of Brooklyn died at 28 in Chestertown New York. Henry Clauss former New Jersey Assembly member and city councilman dies at 59 in Elizabeth.

James E. Hughes Missouri Osborn William S. Leibert Pittsburg Dwight H. Bruce Syracuse Tenth Brigade National Guard James Nevin Ermentrout Berks County Penn Common Pleas Court Reading David I. Johnstone Harrisburg Arthur Percy French Arthur S. French Brooklyn Chestertown Warren County N. Y Flancock Street French Boys’ High School New York Meimsheim Wurtemburg Germany

Roosevelt Endorses Worldwide Mission Conference in 1910

President Roosevelt and Taft endorse a June 1910 Edinburgh meeting of a world missionary conference with workers from across Christendom. Drs Silas McBee Barton and John Rott are arranging committees as they prepare for global church work. Roosevelt writes that united effort is vital against growing evil and for shared good.

Edinburgh Scotland Roosevelt William H. Taft James Bryce United States Silas McBee New York J. L Barton Boston Europe Loosevel Arthur A Brown John R. Mott Silas McPee

Man Drowns After Walking From Paterson Club Veranda

Peter Burns 67 visiting from Alaska to Paterson died at Lake Hopatcong near the Quigley Club after apparently walking from the veranda into deep water. His nephew heard a splash, pulled him from the lake, but efforts to revive him failed after three hours of medical care. Burns had made a fortune in Alaska and was staying with his sister Mrs. Mary Quigbey and his nephew who ran the club.

New York Times Lake Hopatcong N. J Peter Burns Paterson Alaska Quigley Club Burns Christian Braun Mr. Borns Mary Quigbey Porns

Arraign Count Mankowski at Lake George

Glens Falls New York August 19 Count and Countess Mankowski of Russia, summering at Lake George, arraigned before Justice Weaver on three charges speeding resisting an officer and disturbing church services. They waived examination on two counts and posted bail of 1000 for the October Grand Jury. A hearing on speeding is set for next Wednesday after arrest on August 9 for speeding. the Count allegedly drew a revolver but was overpowered and released for a hearing.

Glens Falls N. Y Mankowski Russia Lake George Bolton Road

Tiger and Bull Fight Ends as Police Break Up Spectators

In a private Marseilles estate a tiger and a bull were placed in a stout cage and goaded to combat by spectators. The bull wounded the tiger in the first encounter before police intervened and dispersed the crowd.

Marseilles

Married Couples Listed in Newark Area Notices

On August 17 Minnie D. Rushforth wed James W. Compton. On August 17 Eleanor T. Aspin wed Robert A. Crossland. On August 18 Kathryn A. Quirin wed Dennis F. Guidera in Newark. On August 17 Anna M. Raymond wed Albert W. Kolbert in Newark.

Compton—Rushforth Minnie D. Rushforth James W. Compton Crossland

Obituary notices and funeral announcements from Montclair to Brooklyn

A long list of death notices and funeral plans across New Jersey and New York, naming Edwin A Bradley 24 Montclair etc, John Dayton 81, Elia Esther Frankenbach 21 and others. Notices cover residences, ages, and times for funerals with church services and private interments.

Second Congregational Church Grand Central Depot Franken Bach Elia Esther Frankenbach Wilhelm L Louise Frankenbach Summit Jersey City Higgins New York City Edward Higgins North Fulton Mount Vernon McLean Vancouver Barracks Washington Mary Louise McLean Nathaniel C. McLean Cincinnati Ohio Bellport L. L Meigs Utica Eliza Farrington Charles B. Meigs Charles Plowright Nutting Pelham Susan Alice Hodges George Barrett Nutting Black Mountain Clarion Evanston Pratt Mill River Mass Alice A. Pratt William and Sarah Pratt Davit H. Scully East Ix4th All Saints Madison Real Estate Board of Brokers Sheamore and Cayuga Strobell Emeline Opdyke Edward C. Strobell George Opdyke Wade East Orange N. J Catherine Wade Charles C. Wade

Obituaries and death notices from Brooklyn and surrounds

A long list of death notices and funeral details across Brooklyn Jersey City and nearby towns. Entries include names such as John J. Gannon Charles Gates George Gemond Bridget M Gowen Edgar W Griffiths Clara W Grumman and many others with ages and passing dates. Funeral arrangements are noted for several, including services in Brooklyn and Newark areas.

Gannon Gowen Halsey T. Brooklyn Austs Bridget M. Gowen Griffiths Edgar W. Griffiths Greene Av Brooklyn Grummon Binghamton NW. Y Clara W. Grumman Haggerty Bridge St Josey Thea Williamsberg Hospital Elizabeth Josey Keiser Court St Gins Johanne Keiser Sayville Inn Alois Komarek Kotze South 18Th G&t Newark Edele Kotze Edele Kotze, Aged 4A Kranz Aus Katherine Kranz Kupker Warren St Jersey Cts John Kupker Lindert George W. Lindert Me Loskarn John Loskarn McBridfe Harrison N. J Mary McBride McCarthy West 216Th St John J. McCarthy MY McGrathy Bayshore L. L Katherine J. McGrath ML McKay Lienry St Jersey City Archibald Mckay Max Pestig Pickel Elizabeth A. Pickel Plass Lake George Elias W. Pla Reese Bloomfield Katarina Heese Reilly New St Newark Mary W Thenly. Rhoades Wartece St. Jerecy Ity Mary Rosentital Petsort West Orange Arthur F. Seibel Smith Eilwamfield M. J Thomas J. Smith West 65Th St Augmond R. Smith Svenseson West 10Th St Bathida Svensson Futian Hhitthard Martha W. West Newell Williamabridge Dr. H. Whilling Taye

Woodlawn Cemetery Access and Lot Prices Noted

The Woodlawn Cemetery is described as readily accessible by Harlem trains from Grand Central Station and by car. Lot prices are listed starting at $150 with contact details including an office at 20 East 230th Street in New York for further inquiries.

Woodlawn Cemetery Harlem Grand Central Station Webster and Jerome Avenue East 230 NY. Crry

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