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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1908

Page

5

Roosevelt Attends Blizzard Cups Polo Showdown

President Roosevelt and family join 800 Long Island society members at the Rockaway Hunting Club for the Blizzard Cups polo match between Squadron A of New York and Philadelphia's C. C. free booters. Squadron A triumphs 11½ to 10 as Robinson and Neilson spark a late rally.

New York Times Cedarhurst Roosevelt Kermit Oyster Bay Rockaway Hunting Club Squadron A New York Philadelphia C. C Robinson Quaker City Neilson Hunt Philadelphia C. Co J. H. Hunt B. Thomas, Jr D. Hkobinson H. Drury L. Neilson M. J. Rosengarten L. J. Hunt Back C. Snowden

Engagement of Miss Helen Chaffee to Lt Hastings

Washington announces the engagement of Miss Helen Valentine Chaffee daughter of Lieut Gen Adna R Chaffee to Lieut John Howard Hastings Ninth Cavalry US. Hastings is stationed at Camp McGrath Batangas Province Philippines. The couple have no wedding date yet.

Washington Helen Valentine Chaffee Adna R. Chaffee John Howard Hastings Ninth Cavalry U. S Hastings Camp McGrath Batangas Province Philippines Capt Hamilton The Miss Chaffee Frederick Funston Aew Los Angeles

Onderdonk Weekes Wedding Planned for Early Autumn

The marriage of Miss Gladys Onderdonk to Bridford G. Weekes is announced for early autumn. Weekes is the son of Arthur D. Weekes and his first wife, the late Miss Lillian Underhill.

Gladys Onderdonk Sarah D. Onderdonk Bridford

P F Collier Buys Site for Rustic Bungalow by Gooseberry Island

Peter F. Collier purchased a three acre Ocean Drive site near Gooseberry Island Club boathouse entrance. He plans a $50,000 rustic bungalow with red brick Colonial design, fireproof construction, a sixty foot servants' hall, a commanding city sea view, and a three story, 150 foot long house with a distant garage. A large fountain will be included on the grounds.

New York Times

Mrs Vanderbilt Sails with Kronprinz Wilhelm

Mrs Alfred G Vanderbilt sails today on the North German Lloyd liner Kronprinz Wilhelm. The party includes her mother and her son among other passengers booked for the voyage.

Kronprinz Wilhelm Alfred G. Vanderbilt

Notable Names at German Embassy Attache Reception

A list of attendees at a Washington reception includes Mrs F O French Mrs Wagstaff Mrs H Allen Sommer Mr and Mrs H S Albrecht L Bernheim Alfree W Barnett Mr and Mrs Blake Mrs J C Cooke Mr and Mrs J G Dreyfus Mr and Mrs S J G Francisco Mr and Mrs C Guggenheimer Mr and Mrs A T Harlow Mr and Mrs A B Hammond Dr and Mrs Claude G Hoffman Sir Rayms and Lady Mendeze Mrs M Mayer Leiden W W Marquis Mr and Mrs William J Moore Mr and Mrs Arthur Orr Dr Carl von Schubert Attache of the German Embassy Julius Commerfield Miss N N Whitehead Mr and Mrs John W Weber and Wilson G H Randolph attended the event in Washington.

F. O. French Wagstaff H. Allen-Sommer H. S. Albrecht L Bernheim Alfree W. Barnett Mxa Blake J. C. Cooke J. G. Dreyfus S. J. G. Francisco John W. Weber Wilson G. H. Randolph

Insurance for the Poor Aims at Cheaper Coverage

Dr. L. K. Frankel now with the Sage Foundation travels to Europe for three months to study industrial insurance. He has led the United Hebrew Charities for ten years and will report a self sustaining plan that blends the best features of U S and European systems to extend affordable coverage to the poorest workers.

L. K. Frankel Sage Foundation Europe Germany Dr. Frankel United Hebrew Charities Frankel

Increase in Babies Deaths From Diarrheal Diseases Noted

The Conference on Summer Care of Babies reports a sharp rise in infant deaths from diarrheal diseases. For six weeks ending July 11, deaths among babies under one surged 50 percent in Manhattan and the Bronx, 80 percent in Brooklyn, 133 percent in Queens, 55 percent in Richmond, and 66 percent overall. Last week’s tally shows 763 diarrhea deaths out of 1,924 total, with the remaining 1,161 deaths from other causes distributed across Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Richmond.

Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn Queens Richmond The

Wagenhals Kemper arrange two London theatre shows

Wagenhals and Kemper have secured Charles Frohman’s production in London of Eugene Walter’s Paid in Full at the Astor Theatre. They also acquired John Valentine’s The Stronger Sex for Annie Russell, who will perform it in America next season.

Wagenhals & Kemper Charles Frohman London Eugene Walter Astor Theatre John Valentine Annie Russell America

Theatre Roundup Delights with Cast List and Shows

Henry B Harris reveals complete cast for The Traveling Salesman at Liberty Theatre on Aug 10 with Frank McIntyre Gertrude Coghlan Willam Leech Sarah MecVickar H D Blakemore Arthur Shaw Percival Moore Nicholas Burnham Edward Ellis E M Dresser Robert C Turner Maud B Sinclair Frances Golden Fuller and Master Martin Fuller Tom Ryley to stage The Queen of the Moulin Rouge next September with Paul M Potter lyrics by Vincent Bryant Harry Watson Bill Reeves perform boxing act at Field Day Polo Grounds for Home for Destitute Crippled Children Richard Carle promises a surprise Doc Wright performs clowning William Faversham August tour managed by Felix Isman acting manager Harry Lindley continues as acting manager Albert Cowles remains stage director Children’s Week free shows and prizes at Talisades Amusement Park.

Henry B. Harris James Forbes Liberty Theatre Frank McIntyre Gertrude Coghlan Willam Leech Sarah MecVickar H. D. Blakemore Arthur Shaw Percival T. Moore Nicholas Burnham Edward Ellis E. M. Dresser Robert C. Turner Maud B. Sinclair Frances Golden Fuller Martin Fuller Tom Ryley Paul M. Potter Vincent Bryant New York Harry Watson Bill Reeves Polo Grounds Lee Harrison Richard Carle Doc Wright William Faversham Felix Isman Harry Lindley Albert Cowles Talisades Amusement Park

Egg loss dispute pits Fairhaven farmers vs War Department

Fairhaven New Jersey residents claim eggs and chicks were ruined by concussive fire from Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth during a coast artillery drill. A. W. Handy wrote Secretary of War Taft. investigation traced to a sham battle but found no Fort Hancock firing. Local officials say Secretary Wright is pursuing settlement. farmers reset incubators in anticipation of a new hatch.

New York Times Fairhaven N. J Navesink William H. Taft Luke E. Wright War Department New York Harbor Taft Forts Hamilton Wadsworth A. W. Handy New Jersey Coast Artillery Mr. Handy Washington, D. C Handy Washington Arthur Murray Adjt Ainsworth Col Harris Artillery District New York Fort Hancock Red Bank Red Bel Oceanic Narrows Hamilton Wright Murray Crozier

Widow remarries after Henry W. Berryman’s death in New Jersey

Esther Greene of Goole England became the young widow of Henry Whitney Berryman, Yale graduate and former wine importer, who died after a brief illness following intense heat. He leaves a mother in law, Caroline Berryman, and a sister in law, Lorillard Spencer, Jr., with his widow visiting in New York.

Henry. Whitney Berryman Lorillard Spencer Casimir de Rham Succasunna N. J Esther Greene Goole England Lorillard Spencer, Jr Mr. Berryman New Jersey New York Berryman Caroline Berryman Madison Avenue John G. Heckscher Yale Stephen Whitney Ufe Cape Horn Union Club Delta Psi Fraternity

Pupil Lunchroom at Canal and Forsyth Closed

The Children’s Relief Society will stop serving meals in the lunch room for ill fed school children and switch to home delivery of bread milk and eggs. The room may reopen in fall if conditions improve. About sixty families feed three hundred children through the summer. Community support included 230 from the Neighborhood Whist Club and 275 from Gus Edwards totaling 4600 since the society began.

Canal Forsyth Streets J. H. Hamilton Children’s Relief Society Bijou Theatre

Col Albert L Wetherell Dies in England at 58

Col Albert Lawrence Wetherell formerly of Philadelphia died at Harrow-on-the-Hill England on June 25 in his 59th year. He served 23 years in the National Guard of Pennsylvania and on Gen Snowden’s staff in the Spanish American War. He held Chief Signal Officer during the Homestead troubles and fought in late 19th century strike riots. He was son of John Price Wetherill founder of the American Line. He married Frances Pearsall Lakens and leaves a daughter existing as their only child.

Philadelphia Albert Lawrence Wetherell Harrow-on-the-Hill England Col Wetheell National Guard of Pennsylvania Snowden Homestead John Price Wetherill Frances Pearsall Lakens

Salome Dance by Miss Hoffmann Draws Big Audiences

Gertrude Hoffmann gave a life like Salome imitation at Hammerstein's Theatre and again on the Roof Garden. The production used special scenery and original music with a 30 piece orchestra led by Max Hoffmann. The four part dance followed the biblical head scene with artistic staging and robust audience applause.

Gertrude Hoffmann Maud Allan Salome Hammerstein Miss Hoffmann Miss Allan Max Hoffmann Herod's Palace John the Baptist

Hanlon presents new show girl act The Auto Fiends at Proctor's

The Hanlon Novelty Company unveiled a spectacular show girl act titled The Auto Fiends at Proctor's Theatre Newark. The centerpiece features a Briarcliff race scene with lit cars and a giant white car charging toward the footlights with siren blaring. Invented by George Hanlon Jr. of the Hanlon Brothers and managed by William Raymond Sill.

Hanlon Novelty Company Proctor’s Theatre Newark George Hanlon, Jr Hanlon Brothers William Raymond Sill

A. T. Demarest Dead at Greenwich Carriage Magnate

A. T. Demarest, head of A. T. Demarest & Co. of 235 Fifth Avenue, died at the Kent House Greenwich after illness and a stroke. Born 1841 in Nyack, he built a long career in carriage and auto body manufacture, with sons Warren G. and John Howard among survivors and Gabriel Chevalier as secretary.

New York Times Greenwich, Conn A. T. Demarest New York Carriage and Automobile Kent House Aaron T. Demarest A. T. Demarest & Co Fifth Avenue Nyack New York Park Place Mr. Demarest Gabriel C. Chevalier Piace Houston Bleecker Streets Gabriel Chevalier Demarest Chevalier Yale Francesco Wohitmore Warren G John Howard F. R. Whitmore William R. Demarest Warren G. Demarest

Col George B Sanford Dies After Long Illness at 68

Col George Bliss Sanford U S A retired died in New York Hospital after a long illness. He was 68 and retired from the regular army in 1892 as Colonel of the Sixth U S Cavalry. Survived by his widow Gertrude Minturn and two daughters Mrs Landon and Mrs William Walbridge. Funeral will be in Litchfield tomorrow afternoon.

George Bliss Sanford New York Hospital Sixth United States Cavalry Gertrude Minturn Rhode Island Col. Sanford Landon Edward Landon Wiliam Walbridge New York William B. Hornblower Charles H. Woodruff Morris W. Seymour Litchfield Conn Connecticut First Connecticut Dragoons Regular Cavalry Aaron T. Demarest Fuller Claremont Brand Central Station Howell Brooklyn Josiah Post Howett Monroe Place Rudolph Fagle Av Bronx Clara Rudolph A Rudolph London Sanford 9Th U. Ss. Cavalry Washington D. Cc New Haven Society of the Cincinnati U- 8 Army Society of the Cinccinnati Grand Central Station Henry Larcom Abbott Bryce Metcalf

Death of Count de Merode Belgian Senate President

Count de Merode, president of the Belgian Senate, died in Brussels on July 15, the city authorities announced today. He was a prominent statesman and figure in Belgian politics.

Brussels

Notable Obituaries From Several Cities Reported

Senator Frederico Varela a leading Chilean philanthropist dies in Santiago leaving most wealth to charity. Francois C. Boucher longtime French Consul in St Paul Minnesota dies at 80 in St Josephs Hospital. George Downing Sparks rector of Christ Episcopal Church Wrest Islip New York dies at 48 in Saranac Lake. Hall Falif Baldwin dies at 192 Park Avenue after months of illness. born August 9 1888 in New York City and once in hat manufacturing. Joseph Holmes Bruere longtime president of the Trenton Banking Company dies at his Stony Brook home near Trenton aged 75.

Frederico Varela Chile Santiago Francois C. Boucher St. Paul, Minn St. Joseph's Hospital L. L Saranac Lake New York City Columbia College General Theological Seminary Hall Failf Baldwin Park Avenue Jie Oseph Holmes Bruere Trenton N. J Stony Brook

Pinkerton and Somers Welcome Newborns

Born on July 11 a son to Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Pinkerton. On July 5 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Somers.

Pinkerton H. W. Pinkerton

Keen Brainard union casket and Yonkers notices July 1908

A jumble of death notices and marriages from Newark Yonkers and New York dated July 1908. Includes Helen V Brainard to John M Keen in Newark and many obituaries with funeral details from Yonkers Brooklyn Jersey City and New York City. Clara Rudolph Mary Fuller and others are listed with addresses and service times.

Keen—Brainard Newark, N. J Helen V. Brainard John M. Keen Baaden West Orange N. J Adeline Baaden Benl Lafayette Av Brooklyn Josephine Well Benett Emmet St Newark Frank Dbenett Benz Bloomfield Av John Bernstein East Tith St. Mary Burrows Madison St Hoboken Nora Byrne Orange Margaret Byrne Callanan Hempstead Tsabella W. Callanan Connery Grove St Jersey Mary L. Connery E Cook Phebe C. Cook P. x. Corbalis Glenwood Jersey City Irene Corbalis Dean Palenville N. Y Emma C. Dean Detlefs Wyckoff Av Jacob Detlefs Donovan 18Th St Timothy F. Donovan Eagan Montclair Michael J. Eagan Ferrer Macon St Florence K. Ferrer Foley 1St St John A. Foley Foster Pacific St Clarence L. Foster Garrison Great Torch Ferdinand C. Garrison Hall Town of Union Charles B. Hall Hirsch St. Av Elkan Hirsch Hubbell Franklin Susan B Jager Jefferson St Fred W. Jager Jennings 20Th St Richard F. Jennings Jorgensen Manhattan Av Ross Jorgensen Felen Noonan Pleasantville Abigail R. Olmsted M. Patterson Summit N._J William C. Patterson Pfaehler John L. Schanbacher Schmittmann St .Kenmore Place Flatbush Helena C. Schmittmann Schwarz East 58Th Alex Schwarz P. M. Schuilt South Oxford St Anna Schult Starker South Belmont Av Wiliam W. Starker Stivers Fioral Park Eliza A. Stivers Swan Tnion St Margaret Swan Tierney Gochen Wiljam Tierney A. MM. Wagner New Durham Edward O. Wagner Wallhauser Sterling St Maria Wailhauser Wincees Cryster Hay William Davis Wari

Memoria Notices for Hutchison and Riley

Isabel Hutchison entered rest July 14 1965 at 3 West 19th Street New York. Mass for Jane Huey Riley at St Joseph’s Church Newark N J tomorrow 8 AM.

Riley Jane Huey St. Joseph's Church Newark N. 5

Woodlawn Cemetery Access and Lot Prices

Woodlawn Cemetery is easily reachable by Harlem trains from Grand Central and local trolleys. Lots start at 150 dollars with telephone contact for Books of Views or a representative. Office located at 20 Fast-250 St N City.

Woodlawn Cemetery Harlem Grand Central Station Webster and Jerome Avenue

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