Newport society yachts and weddings mark the season
Newport society devoted the day to yacht racing with Astor Cup participants aboard Nourmahal and other guests on Opal and Felicia. Notables including Miss Alice Roosevelt and Reginald Vanderbilt attended dinners and luncheons while preparations for a Pembroke Jones ball continue. A Massachusetts divorce case involving Mrs Hollis Hunnewell Jr. drew attention amid the summer social swirl.
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Philadelphia Times
Newport
R. I
Newport Society
Ocean Drive
John Jacob Astor
Nourmahal
Alice Roosevelt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Beaulieu
James B. Haggin
J. DeForest Danielson
William E. Carter
Thomas Hitchcock
Ogden Mills
Felicia
Hodgson
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Bergers
Lyman C. Josephs
Easton's Point
Pembroke Jones
Friedhelm
Massachusetts
Hollis H. Hunnewell, Jr
Hunnewell
Bellevue Court
Rate Excursion to Baltimore on Pennsylvania Railroad
Excursion from Broad Street Station at 8 15 A M to Chester Wilmington and Baltimore leaves at 6 30 P M. Round trip fare two dollars.
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Leon
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad Street
Chester
Wilmington
Biadel Nia
Baltimoreans Spend August at Atlantic City and Nearby Resorts
Spectral reports Baltimore residents and families planning August vacations at Atlantic City Narragansett Watch Hill and nearby New England spots. Names include Mr and Mrs Charles Henry Smith Tom Deford Nelson Perin and others with cottages and summer stays noted.
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Philadelphia Times
Baltimore
Charles Henry Smith
Tom Deford
Atlantic City
Narragansett
Nelson Perin
Europe
Charles King Lord
Bessie Lord
Deer Dark
Adirondacks
J. Tembroke Thom
J. Pembroke Thom, Jr
Park Avenue
Bass Rocks
Engagement Announced for Miss Olin and J Philip Benkard
SPECIAL TO THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES reports the engagement of Miss John L. Olin daughter of Stephen H. Olin to J Philip Benkard son of the late James Tknekard. The piece notes several social figures and their summer residences and travels.
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Philadelpenia Times
New York
John L. Olin
Stephen H. Olin
J. Philip Benkard
James Tkenkard
Olin
Samuel L. M. Barrow
Frederick W. Longfellow
Julia L. Delafield
Mr. Longfellow
Clarke Longfellow
Rogue Bluffs
Charles A. Lummis
Summit
N. J
Southampton
L. L
Society Notes From Washington to Atlantic City
Washington gossip lists travel and visits from J L M Curry and companions to camps near Asheville, Maxwell Woodhull at Shelburne, McLaurin family in Atlantic City, Walter Holt spouses returning from Richmond, Remey heading to Delaware Water Gap, Judge Claybaugh vacationing at Spring Lake, Mrs Beoleh Smith visiting Berkeley Springs, and engagements within naval families including Lt Arthur MacArthur son of General MacArthur.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
J. L. M. Curry
Spain
Curry
Connally-Coxe
Europe
Potsdam
Black Mountains
Asheville
NX. C
Maxwell Woodhull
Miss Woodhull
Shelburne
Atlantic City
Senator McLaurin
South Carolina
Walter T. Holt
Richmond
Virginia
W. B. Remey
Remes
Delaware Water Gap
Claybaugh
Supreme Court of the District
Spring Lake
N. J
Beoleh Smith
Vernon Johnson
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Mary Meglla
BR. H. MecCalla
Arthur MacArthur
MacArthur
McCallas
Pofwal
New York
Joe Marie Wal Jr
Brooklyn
Staten
Colorado Convict In A Fake Industry Cane Scam
A Chestnut Street chocolate shop displays a magazine cane alleged to be handmade by a Canon City convict seeking aid. Investigators find many such canes are machine made and shipped east, with other cities reporting similar schemes. The ruse uses printer stationery. profit from thousands of canes could reach thousands of dollars.
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Chestnut Street
Chocolate House
Canon City
Cal
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Lancaster
Magistrate Unites Quaker Couple in City Office
William N. Strawn and Gertrude Toward of Quakertown were married in Magistrate Lukens office on Filbert street in a Quaker ceremony. The magistrate performed only the final declaration pronouncing them man and wife.
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William N. Strawn
Gertrude Toward
Quakertown
Lukens
Filbert Street
Reverend Bowman Marries Miss Kresge in Tamaqua
The Rev C Bd Bowman principal of Schuylkill Seminary Reading marries Lucretia Garfield Kresge daughter of Rev A S Kresge at Ebenezer Evangelical Church. Bishop Thomas Bowman officiates with Bishop Pyros and Rev A S Kresge assisting. Maid of honor Raymond Bowman and flower girls Hazel and Bessie Kresge.
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Philadelphia Times
Tamaqua
C. Bd. Bowman
Schuylkill Seminary
Reading
Lucretia Garfield Kresge
A. S. Kresge
Ebenezer Evangelical Church
Thomas Bowman
D. D
Chicago
C. Pyros
DD. L
Recommendation for Gibbons Frame as metal work assistant
On motion by Charles H. Edmunds the Board of Education committee for Central Manual Training School yesterday recommended Gibbons Frame for the metal work instructor assistant post in the annex. Salary is $000.
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Charles H. Edmunds
Board of Education
Central Manual Training School
Gibbons Frame
Obituary Notices for Dr I Renwick Glen and Ex Judge William Fussel Baugh
Obituary notices recap the deaths of Dr I Renwick Glen, longtime Platofield resident, age 2 by error in text, native of Fishkill New York and former Pennsylvanian and New Jerseyan with medical practice in Flemington. Ex Judge William H B Fussel Baugh, Baltimore elder statesman, ex J Appeal Tax Court judge and former police commission head, died at 76 of old age and debility.
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I. Renwick Glen
Platofield
N. J
Fishkill
N. Y
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
William R. Glen
German Valley
University of Pennsylvania
Flemington
William H. B. Fusselbaugh
Baltimore
Appeal Tax Court
Board of Police Commissioners
Obituaries for Camden and Gloucester City residents
Josiah Roberts of 313 Linden Street Camden died at home Tuesday aged 7. He worked in produce in Philadelphia as senior partner in Roberts & Andrews. Henry McBride of Mercer and Burlington streets Gloucester City hotelkeeper aged 64 died suddenly. John Sheerogof of the Common Pleas Court died suddenly on Tuesday of heart failure at 4 Keoth herent's street, his family at 3134.
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Linden Street
Camden
Mr. Roberts
Newmarket
Callowhill Streets
Philadelphia
Roberts & Andrews
Henry McBride
Mercer and
Burlington Streets
Gloucester City
Tis Bone
John Sheerogof
Common Pleas Court
Keoth Herent
Basques Fashion Take Paris Fall Spotlight
Paris sets fall trend with basques now favored by leaders. The gown shown features a velvet trim and pointed lace, signaling a chic mode to be worn widely as the season arrives.
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Paris
Outing hats lead fall millinery display in whites and soft tones
August fashion showcases all white felt hats trimmed with silk velvet wings and pompons. Styles include a Newporta white felt tourist shape, French sailor variants, and white and black ensembles with black velvet accents. Novel tub and bath toy designs appear in white, red, blue and yellow celluloid.
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Newport
Stylish Juvenile Footwear Trends Highlight Patent Leather Shoes
A fashion note details girls footwear with patent leather foxings and white pink or pale blue tops. Black buttons and gros-grain bows add style while Pilgrim patent leather ties and colonial styles charm both young and older girls. Sandals surge in popularity and outsell stock as summer wear for play at the seaside or countryside.
Bath Tub Variations for Dolls Show Variety and Price
The article catalogs dolls bath tubs from a five cent simple tin oval tub to luxury models at five or six dollars. It notes enamel white interiors with bright exteriors and decorative tower features. The piece ends with a whimsical reference to a doll land population.
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Doll-land
Attractive Dishes Made From Corn
A corn based recipe collection describes baked corn in pepper shells and sweet corn with peppers baked in cream and eggs. It outlines method: pickled peppers prepared, corn scraped to a pint, layering in buttered bak ing dish with cream and eggs, and baking times. Also covers succotash with corn and lima beans, okra and corn simmered with butter, and finishing with lard browning and flour and milk sauce.
Revival of Dutch and Flemish influence in interior decor says upholsterer
The Upholsterer notes a revival of Dutch and Flemish influence in household decoration. He argues every national art has its distinct character from Greece to France, with Dutch design reflecting practical, market oriented qualities.
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Greece
Rome
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Rina Acanns
Dutch Revival Shapes Furniture in English Homes
Elizabeth welcomed many, driven by Philip, then Cromwell and the reigns of Anne and Mary. Dutch influence becomes prominent in politics and furniture. Chairs and table legs change shape amid religious wars as wall decorators seek Flemish tapestries blue Delft patterns and crafts.
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Elizabeth
Philip
Cromwell
Anne
Mary
First Aid for Ear Foreign Bodies in Children
A Mothers Journal guide warns that children frequently insert objects into the ear. It advises turning the child with the ear downward and shaking to dislodge the item, then seeking a physician if needed. If away from a doctor, warm water and a syringe may help, drown living pests, but avoid indiscriminate syringing and prefer a piston syringe for canal cleaning.
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Mothers’ Journal
Automobile bank tours rural France to gather savings
French bankers explore using motor cars as mobile banks to reach peasants in remote districts. A clerk and cashier ride with strong boxes and ledgers to collect deposits and issue receipts, a concept echoed from earlier American trials.
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France
America
Practical Household Tips From A Past Era
A collection of old kitchen and home remedies covers frying green bananas, warming soup slowly to avoid scorched or bland taste, parsley with vinegar and salt for breath, rose leaf hot water for cooling eyes, avoiding ice contact with cut flowers, and methods to cool houses, renovate leather, iron clothes with soap, and use eau de cologne or Vaseline for skin and brows.
Forgetting to Help Neighbors Is Wrapped in Prayer
A reflective poem by Janette Hill Knox in the Christian Advocate urges readers to recall and comfort those in need. The speaker laments missed chances to offer cheer and asks for guidance to aid every life touched, praising divine pity and forgiveness.
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Janette Hill Knox
The
Christian Advocate
Ice fund drive for Philadelphia Flower Mission aid
The Philadelphia Flower Mission reports sending 1000 bouquets to hospitals and homes and funds for ice to feed the sick. Donations are solicited with amounts listed from Church of St Luke's Epiphany and several individuals and groups, with Miss E C C Heyl as treasurer at 23 West Upsal Street Germantown.
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Philadelphia
St. Luke's Epiphany
E. CC. Heyl
West Upsal Street
Germantown
Church of
Elks Leave for National Convention Trip
Accompanying Past Grand Exalted Ruler William G. Meyers, the local lodge delegate, twenty members and their families departed yesterday for the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks national convention to be held at East Lake City next week. The group will tour the West after the meeting, visiting the Pacific coast and Yellowstone Park. Included are Emil C. La Babe, Dr. W. G. Steele, Co. L. Miller, H. H. Uber, Frank Naylor, James H. McGraw, Searing ett cartee an.
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The
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
East Lake City
West
Pacific Coast
Yellowstone Park
Emil C. la Babe
W. G. Steele
Co. L. Miller
H. H. Uber
Frank Naylor
James H. McGraw
Local Entertainments Offered At City Theatres And Parks
The Kauffman troupe of bicyclists returns to Keith's Theatre Monday with an exhibition popular at that resort. Frank Bush Stinson and Merton star in the current Keith program. Clarke and his American Band depart Willow Grove Park for the Royal Marine Band to take the music-shell. Batty's trained bears remain a feature at the theatre. The Sporting Duchess revival opens Forepaugh's Theatre Saturday with Louis Leon Hall and Florence Roberts. The National Theatre opens Saturday night with The Devil's Auction. The Auditorium at Stair Haviin opens September 1 with A Night on Broadway.
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Frank Bush
Stinson
Merton
Keith Entertainment
Clarke
Providence
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Royal Marine Band
Willow Grove
Girard College
Louis Wagner
Little Fellows
Tosca
Royal Artillery
Woodside Park
Batty
Trained Bears
Forepaugh’s
Louis Leon Hall
Florence Roberts
Celestial Courtship at Park Theatre Supports Children
The first of two charity performances for the Children's Country-Week Association was held at the Park Theatre last evening. The merry fantasy A Celestial Courtship with Wun Lung Yet Chinese Guide featured singing and dancing and drew an enthusiastic audience. It will be repeated tomorrow evening. The charity, long active in Philadelphia, aims to send underprivileged children to the country for a week of fresh air and good food.
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Park Theatre
Philadelphia
Keith's Theatre and Willow Grove Park Acts Schedule
The page lists multiple venues with showtimes and acts. Keith's Theatre hosts Continuous variety acts from 12.80 to 10.80 P.M. at Hill Park and Washington F SE presents tard lee at 3.00 and 8.00 P.M. Willow Grove Park features Clarke's American Band at 2.45 and 7.45 P.M. Woodside Park includes Royal Artillery Band from 5.00 or 2.30 and 6.30 P.M. as listed.
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Etten
Es Hill Park
Washington
Tard Lee
Me ii
Willow Grove Park
M. Clarke
Woodside Park
Royal Artillery Band
Commission to fix disputed county boundary lines
A commission appointed to settle the boundary dispute between Philadelphia and Delaware counties plans an early next month report. It will locate the original dividing line along Cobb’s Creek using old surveys from William Penn’s era. Members are E. A. Howell, Joseph H. Johnson, Joseph W. Hunter, Walter A. MacDonald, and Thomas Henry Moon.
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Delaware
Cobb's Creek
William Penn
E. A. Howell
Chester
Joseph H. Johnson
City
Joseph W. Hunter
Jenkintown
Walter A. MacDonald
West Chester
Thomas Henry Moon
Bucks County
Exposition buildings work underway for demolition
Workmen began yesterday to demolish wooden structures west of the Export Exposition building and the Transportation structure. Several other buildings show dilapidation and will need substantial funds to restore for further use.
West Point and Newburgh Excursion Trains Promote Daylight Ride
Via Philadelphia and Reading 82.50 round trip with popular excursions on Thursdays. A special train leaves Reading at 30 A. M. on listed dates. The Taurus steamer will connect for a pleasant daylight ride to the city.
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Reading
Taurus
Pegenous
Baltimore and Return Only $2.00 Train Excursions
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers two excursion trips to Baltimore for 2.00 with round trips posted for select dates. Departure details and return plans are to be announced in the schedule notices.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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