Social Roundup of Philadelphians Abroad and at Home
Notable Philadelphians and guests spend August at Atlantic City Saratoga Newport Belmar and Maine cottages. The roster includes Rosengarten Dobson Jeffries Evans Dicks Litzenberg Trainer McCormick Dickinson Perry and many others visiting Jamestown Bar Harbor Cape May Ocean City and Lake Hopatcong with yachts, camps, and musical events across the Northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Rosengarten
Japan
Jamestown
R. 1
Mount Kineo
Rosengarten
Mary Dobson Jeffries
Frances Buzby
Hawthorne Inn
East Gloucester
Mass
Nova Scotia
Bayard Butler
Maine
Vermont
Jean Litzenberg
Bryn Mawr
Anna Trainer
Chelsea
Powell Evans
Devon Inn
Devon
Evans R. Dicks
Elsa
Eleanor Lewis
George Beale
George Farnum
Richard Vaux Buckley
George Willing
Low-Rate Excursion to Baltimore by Pennsylvania Railroad
Advertises a low fare rail excursion from Broad Street Station leaving 8 15 A M with stops at Chester and Philadelphia. Fare to Chester listed as 1 50 with unclear further details and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad Street
Chester and
Sypington
Milaelphia
Chester
Upcoming wedding of Miss Henrietta King to Edward McVickar
SPECIAL TO THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES. The wedding of Miss Henrietta King eldest daughter of the late Joshua Howard King of Albany to Edward J. McVickar son of Mrs James McVickar of Brookside Dobbs Ferry on the Hudson will be held Wednesday September 10 at Ridgefield Conn where Miss King s mother has a country home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
New York
Henrietta King
Joshua Howard King
Albany
N. Y
Edward
J. McVickar
James McVickar
Brookside
Dobbs Ferry
Hudson
Ridgefield
Conn
North Woods
David P. Kimball
Boston
Notable Washington Figures and Social News Across States
General Rufus Saxton and Mrs. Saxton will visit Maplewood Pittsfield for the rest of summer. Miss Madeleine Hill and Frederic Laurence Davis wed in Warsaw Illinois. he is clerk of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Frederick Frelinghuysen and Estelle Kenney engagement noted. Whitelaw Reid and guests to spend time at Ophir Hall. Mrs. James Wadsworth guests at Bennett Cottage Newport. Hildegarde McKenna at York Harbor. Louise Foraker traveling to Port Hope Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hight
Atlantic City
William Morris
London
Irene Nevins
Asbury Park
William Diggins
Ocean Grove
Kathryn Moore
Saratoga
J. Courtney Needwill
Great Lakes
Sophie Jacobwitz
Edith Solkers
Ocean City
J. C. Wyman
Bangor
James Crane
Helen Crane
Bar Harbor
Florence Barres
Newport
J.W. Landis
Frank P. Churchill
Reading
Frank Lancaster
ut-in-Bay
J. W. Luther
University of Pennsylvania
Maine
L. C. Clarke
E. F. Kern
William Richards
Clarence 8. Hopkins
Alice T
Rosa
Frank
Randell
James L. Long
Frances
Hoplets
Blue Mountains
Washington
Rufus Saxton
Frederick Frelinghuysen
Estelle Kenney
Thomas T. Kenney
Whitelaw Reid
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Ophir Hall
James Wadsworth
Representative Wadsworth
Geneseo
N. Y
John R. McLean
Bennett Cottage
Hildegarde McKenna
Justice
McKenna
York Harbor
Louise Foraker
Port Hope
Canada
Social week in Newport flags engagements and dinners
Newport society notes detail Mrs. Frederic Neilson hosting a dinner for her daughter Kathleen Neilson and Reginald Vanderbilt engagement. Also a Beach Mound cottage dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Thaw and multiple luncheons and dinners for families including the Davies, Biddle, Irving, Travers, Huntington, Wells, Fish, and Goulds. Brisk social events continue across Bellevue avenue and nearby hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Newport
R. I
Casino Grill Rooms
Frederic Neilson
Kathleen Neilson
Reginald Vanderbilt
Benjamin Thaw
Beach Mound
Bailey's Beach
Davies
Craig Biddle
Shirley Irving
Susan Travers
8S. E. Huntington
William B. Hatch
C. Ogden Jones
Bellefonte Hospital Benefit Ball Draws Prominent Ladies
In Bellefonte Pa a fancy dress masked ball hosted by leading women led by Mrs M Burnett daughter of the late Ex Governor A G Curtin raised funds for the new Bellefonte Hospital. The event at Bellefonte Armory featured Chappell Orchestra of Williamsport and drew prominent residents from nearby towns. Dr R G Hayes oversees the hospital and its board of trustees was named. Wilson H Brown returned from a six week European trip and Dr Edward Brooks departs for Adirondacks vacation with plans to return by September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Bellefonte
M. Burnett
A. G. Curtin
Bellefonte Hospital
Bellefonte Armory
Chappell Orchestra
Wiliamsport
R. G. Hayes
Reguarly Incorporated
Ao Fhe Py
Keith's Theatre Listing and Park Schedule
The fragment lists Keith's Theatre with times 12.30 to 10.80 Pw and refers to Wades Chestnut Hill Park and Willow Grove Park. Entries mention Liberati's Band and show times 2.45 and 7.45 P M with a 6.20 P.M. reference for dssiery. This appears to be a performance and park timetable snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith’s Theatre
Bnaskienabl Wades
Chestnut Hill Park
American Lawn Tennis Team Defeats England in Davis Cup Contest
American players defended the Dwight F. Davis international challenge cup at Crescent Athletic Club Bay Ridge defeating England in four singles matches three to one. Notable results include Larned losing to R F Doherty while Whitman defeated Dr Pim and Doherty, with Larned’s only win coming against Pim.
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R. F. Doherty
Larned
Dr. Pim
New York
Dwight F. Davis
W. A. Larned
Doherty
Eseess
Eseses
Vecessis
Pim
Whitman
Oliver
Campbell
United States
Lobbs
Thornton and Williams to meet in South Atlantic tennis final
In Atlanta on August 7 the South Atlantic tournament semifinals concluded with Nat Thornton set to face Williams of Atlanta in the final. Coleman Ward of Birmingham declines to defend his title, leaving the championship to be decided by tomorrow's matchups. Results included Bingies-Willems over Grant 1-4, Thornton over Brayles 6-8 6-4, and Gates over pistbers 6-4 11-13 6-ace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Nat Thornton
Williams
Coleman Ward
Birmingham
Tichenor
Photographers Elect Officers in America Association
The Photographers Association of America elected officers. President is J. George Nussbaumer of Buffalo. First vice president named C. R. Reeves of Anderson Indiana.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Photographers’ Association of America Today
J. George Nussbaumer
C. R. Reeves
Anderson, Ind
WP Ieavurs
Print Hare
Ieee
Match-Making Mothers Advocated in Confessions
A newspaper excerpt quotes a mother’s claim that her eight daughters benefited from her matchmaking. She argues that a wise mother should pair daughters with financially suitable husbands, asserting poverty drives love away and praising match making as a noble duty. She says the world misjudges matchmakers as harpies. Hers is a hint from that latest book.
Gifts for August Birthdays
A sardonyx birthstone theme appears in several pieces. Jewelry includes a scarab pendant fob, twin scarabs with sardonyx and bloodstone, a five-scarab linked fob, an Egyptian gold bracelet centered by a sardonyx Isis head, and a song chain with varied stone pendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elry
Isis
Fashion Belt Details Highlight Postillion Style
The article describes postillion belts of black satin ribbon with folds and a waist-length finish, featuring small steel buttons and a front clasp. It notes contrasting white satin ribbon belts with gilt buttons and clasps, plus gilt accents for a chic look in the season's first fall models.
Useful Cleaning Tips From Tomato Season To Freshen Fabrics
Practical household tips cover removing tomato stains from cloth and hands, making peach Charlottes with almond cream, and cleaning methods for muslin and linen using onion juice soap fuller’s earth vinegar. Also notes keeping coffee pots clean with salt and boiling water and preserving cut flowers with saltpetre in water, plus guidance on carpet pile in thick Axminster and similar rugs.
Secret of Sugar use in Fruit Preserves
Martha Taft Wentworth explains proper sugar timing in fruit preserves. She guides plums and peaches with methods to retain flavor, including oven heating of sugar, careful boiling, stepwise layering, and sealing jars for best results.
The Lingerie Sash Styles For Summer Gowns
The article describes the lingerie Gata sash as a dainty chiffon or mull accessory for summer gowns. It features two long mull ends, edged with ruching, knotted below the center, and often adorned with artificial posies or embroidered flowers. A narrow belt and back buckle in coordinating colors complete the look.
Frills of Fashion and Exotic Accessories
A fashion note describes new belts and lace bows, popular blue tones in jewelry, ostrich plumes for luxury hats, and green color effects in veils and chiffons. It mentions a sunshade handle of matte gold with enamel and a crescent brooch with pearls, plus a Panaman hat found in Egypt by Professor Flinders Petrie with a rakish tilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flinders Petrie
Egypt
Silent light from a woman in a darkened day
A fragmentary verse piece praises a woman for her silent influence and moral purity, contrasting a protected home in West Philadelphia with a man’s claim of strength. The text includes stray phrases about protection markings and personal devotion.
End of Summer Schools Excursions Mark Closing Day
Pupils finish six weeks of summer school work under Miss Nina C Crawford with exhibitions and outings to Willow Grove Atlantic City Strawberry Mansion and St George Hill. About 3000 pupils enrolled with 2500 average attendance and 8000 pieces of work displayed including 615 garments and many hammocks nets and models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina C. Crawford
Belview
Willow Grove
Miller School
Atlantic City
Strawberry Mansion
Fairmount Park
Southwestern
Mt. Vernon
St. George’s Hill
Bellview
Bankhead Sees Democratic Chance in Trusts Fight
Representative Bankhead of Alabama spoke in Washington about the political outlook. He said Democrats face a tough race for a House majority but cited public opposition to trusts and high tariffs as reasons voters may back Democratic candidates. He noted Alabama’s lively campaign under new white suffrage rules with Jelks seen as likely governor. Pettus’ Senate return appeared assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Washington
Representative Bankhead
Alabama
Iowa
Congress
Bankhead
Gover Yelks
Johnston
Jelks
Pettus
Senate
General Corbin to Return as War Dept Delays Comment
Colonel Groesbeck of the Judge Advocate General's Department replies to a request for clarification about an interview on his arrival from the Philippines. Adjutant General Corbin will travel to Washington tomorrow and the War Department will issue no statement until his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Groesbeck
Judge Advocate General's Department
Adjutant General
San Francisco
Philippines
Corbin
War Department
Obituary notes from South Plainfield and surrounding area
WILLIAM J. ELLIOTT aged 91 dies after four days illness in South Plainfield N J born in England sailed to America as a child shipwrecked but rescued settled in Nova Scotia then Plainfield. JAMES L VAN SYKEL 34 dies at Atlantic City born Bridgeton prominent attorney long active in New Jersey politics. MRS BRIDGET FRENCH 72 inventor born Ireland came to this country in 1800 Rochester wife of noted inventor died, obituary continues with details.
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William J. Elliott
South Plainfield
N. J
England
America
Elliott
Nova Scotia
James L. van Sykel
Otle
Mr. van Sykel
Bridgeton
New Jersey
Cumberland County
Atlant
Bridget French
Queen's County
Ireland
Rochester
King Edward VII Visits Village School Tale
An anecdote from the People's Friend recounts King Edward VII while a guest at a country mansion visiting a village school. He asked the children to name notable kings and queens and they swiftly answered Victoria. A small boy’s schoolmaster contribution interrupts the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VII
Edward
Victoria
Massage Trial Overweight Claim in Court
Anne S Sherman, a masseuse, sues J Allen Heany for $1,000 alleging Mrs Edith Heany gained weight and became nervous after treatment. Heany and wife say the service weakened her and caused excess expenses, detailing a three month plan at $75 per month from March 30 to April 10, with discharge after first month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne G. Sherman
J. Allen Heany
Edith Heany
Heanys
Court of Common Pleas
Foulke Recovers to Read Dismissive Rail Letter
Washington dispatch reports Commissioner William Dudley Foulke returning after weeks away to read a caustic letter from a Western railroad employee praising political influence. The writer blasts the Interstate Commerce Commission as run by those with pull, alleging lack of practical experience and corrupt politics across government bodies. He questions whether a railroad worker can ever obtain such a post without a pull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Washington
William Dudley Foulke
Interstate Commerce Commission
Civil Service Commission
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Thomas McGinnis
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Esther McGrath
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H. D. Rodgers
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Anabell Fox
Gordon L. Thomas
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J. W. Coolidge
J. E. Coolidge
Grace Coolidge
Carl Coolidge
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John L. Crawford
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Ada Sommers
Alice J. Webb
Ruth H. Meyer
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Wallace
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Margaret T. Palmer
Eaglesmere
Mildred G. Corbin
J. 8. Marshall
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Harry T. Nolan
F. J. Bennet
Mannie C. Walsh
Grace Pierce
Joel V. Whitmore
Violet L. Norris
Mary Wheeler
J. K. Starlight
Marie T. Clark
Gladys Clark
Thos
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T. P. C. Walker
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F. W. Sanford
Rangeley Lake
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Greene
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Sinehehe
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Plas
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H. L. Brown
Brown
D. Bernald
Spring Garden Street
John K. Walters
Wildwood
C. Blaw
West Philadelphia
Charles Wood
Bristol
George M. Pullman
Grace Sanger
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Kansas City
Johnston Livingston, Jr
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Evelyn K. Parsons
Schuyler Livingston
Seymour le Grand Cromwell
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Fred
Mansfield
W. H. Collins
Flower of Enleh
South Atlantic
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Axminster
Turkey
Martha Taft Wentworth
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J. A. Heany
Masseuse
Anne S. Sherman
Foulke
Threat Beners
Wallabe. Ison
Chestnut Street
Colombia
Avéanue
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