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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
7
A temperance drink gains wide popularity as a universal thirst quencher and claimed blood purifier. Proponents tout its health benefits and endorse it as a wholesome alternative to alcoholic beverages amid public interest in better living.
A brief product note describes Roses Lime Juice as made from the choicest West Indian lime fruit. The line hints at a quality claim but provides no further details about production or branding.
A Brooklyn tenement fire at 954 Broadway began in the cellar and drew a large rescue. Fireman Joseph Holdsworth and his elderly mother were saved when a young woman, Sarah Lubell, used improvised netting from a clothing store to catch the fallen pair as they descended a ladder. The blaze injured several, with damage estimated at $10,000 and many residents evacuated.
Society circles report a busy week with many weddings scheduled and numerous families sailing to Europe for the coronation season. Notable events include Miss Maria Potter’s noon wedding at her mother’s residence, several Albany church nuptials, and engagements such as Miss Clarisse Coudert to Conde Nast.
The Emanuel Church in Newport Rhode Island was dedicated in memory of John Nicholas Brown by Mrs Natalie Bayard Brown. The ceremony featured Bishop McVickar and Bishop Walker with a sermon by William R Huntington. Attending notables included Prof William Poland Judge J H Stinnes Mayor D L Granger and Judge W W Blodgett.
The Horace Mann School held commencement in the auditorium at One Hundred Twentieth Street and Broadway. Virgil Prettyman presided, Rev. Harry P. Nichols gave the address, and Dr. Samuel Train Dutton presented diplomas as Dr. James Earl Russell spoke briefly. The class numbered fifty-one with graduates listed by name.
Dr Herman M Biggs reports plans to raise the Summer corps from 42 to 75 physicians to begin June 15 and extend work to vaccination and malaria prevention in tenement areas of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Additional funding of 10000 is sought from the Board of Estimate beyond 10000 already provided.
Miss Helen W. Beaman daughter of Mrs. Charles C. Beaman becomes engaged to Herbert C. Lakin of this city a Harvard graduate and Harvard Law School alumnus from the class of 1894.
June arrivals fill various Newport spots with guests from New York Philadelphia and St. Louis. Hamlin brings famed trotters from East Aurora while Warren Greene and Rev. Greene relax at Broadway cottages. Pfizer families stay at Linden Gate Marquand villa as others register at Casino.
Miss Mary Livingston Austin daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis B Austin married Lieut Charles S Poor of the United States Navy in Epiphany Church Washington D C The ceremony drew fashionable society from Washington and New York with Chief Justice Fuller and Miss Roosevelt among attendees The groom and ushers wore full dress Navy uniforms and the wedding party included relatives of both families.
Miss Minnie Shreve Busbey daughter of Hamilton Busbey of New York and Dr Trafford B Salisbury both of this city married Monday in Tucson Arizona Miss Busbey spent the winter there After a tour of California and Mexico the couple will reside in this city
Stores issue abundant Take One fans, drawing crowds on light summer fashion buys. Women haul bundles on streetcars while shops extend hours through the hot months. Items range from enamel pins and coin pendants to sachet powders, collars, cuffs, and linen or pongee garments.
Mrs. Hetty Green appeals a Bristol County Court decree over property from her father in a case involving executor W. W. Stapp of New Bedford and Mandell as auxiliary executor. Green alleges mismanagement of about 500000 dollars, transferred to Grape as Mandell's executor, after Mandell’s 1897 death.
Chicago reports a furniture manufacturers trust uniting about 85 percent of producers with 25 million dollars capitalization aims to lift better grades 10 to 20 percent. The move shifts retail prices immediately and prompts a New York maker retailer to advertise the changes.
Readers note a cascade of letters from furniture manufacturers, with names and locations omitted, likely sent to every furniture seller in the country. The correspondence signals a broad industry response to unspecified events, reflecting widespread disruption and coordinated action.
Descriptions note golden oak and mahogany pieces with round and square tops. Some extend to 6, 8, or 16 feet and feature piano polish finishes and artistic designs for display or sale.
Hand painted Vernis-Martin and Rookwood parlor cabinets offered at deep sale reductions. Prices drop from 38.00 to 29.00 and 52.50 to 35.00 with several larger pieces cut to 69.00 98.00 138.00 and 175.00. Three piece parlor suits discounted from 230.00 to 100.00 and 276.00 to 150.00 with multiple price reductions across smaller sets.
The catalog highlights couches in hair, moss and taw hues with spring-edge cushions. Designs include denim, tapestry, Bagdad, Rook wood velours and Belgian velvets, offered at special sale prices.
New designs with swell and serpentine fronts and cast brass trimming. Golden Oak 3 piece sets reduced from 18.50 to 14.00 and 21.75 to 16.00 with varied sale prices across multiple styles.
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