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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1901

Page

5

Society and the Home Wedding Notes and Social Moves

The afternoon wedding of Miss Josephine Lippincott to Samuel Kremer Reeves will be held at the Church of Our Saviour Jenkintown with Bishop William McVickar officiating. A Meadowbrook reception follows. Also noted are anniversaries, engagements and summer travels of Philadelphia society figures, with portraits and other society items listed.

Baltimore Emily McPerry Richard McPerry Allan McPerry St. Patrick's Cathedral New York MePerry Europe Frank Pegram Pegram James A. Gary Summit Catonsville Joseph Harriman Newport Harriman Port Chester Eugenia McLane Thomas Underwood Dudley, Jr Kentucky Anne Triplett Haxall Bolling Haxall Loudon County

Ice Cream Then and Now From Washington to Freezers

The piece recalls Dinah the cook in Washington's era making strawberry ice cream in a large kettle with ice and salt, enjoyed by Washington and Dolly Madison. It contrasts that slow method with modern home freezers, from pint to forty quarts, including toy models that churn ice cream in minutes. Prices and uses are noted, highlighting practical home enjoyment.

Dinah Washington General Washington Dolly Madison Paris Dolly

Expressions and Anecdotes Mirror Social Fads of Time

A column surveys playful maxims about love, money, and domestic life. It notes the era's fashions in expressions, romantic ideals, and social habits, with wry comments on weddings, mothers, and the rising trend of clever beverages like Carnation filip.

Generous Men and Shared Rooms Among Four Roommates

A Baltimore News piece praises four nonrelated roommates who pool clothes and share a bath robe, soap, and brushes. They openly help each other with collars and cuffs and refuse to quarrel over items, illustrating male camaraderie versus female possessiveness.

Baltimore News

Homemaking Tips From Old Recipes And Tricks

Practical hints for housekeepers include rolling parsley sprigs, using oyster shells to prevent rust, a cotton cloth to improve table linen and protect surfaces, rose scented cake platters, ashes to brighten water bottles, wrapping parsley in cheesecloth to preserve, and gravy tips with minimal fat and careful flour addition.

Folklore Queen Alexandra Plans Fjord Cruise Holiday

Alexandra, daughter of a Viking lineage, hopes for a seaside yachting trip among the Norwegian fjords with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York’s children. The Duchess of Cleveland, linked to Lord Rosebery’s death, was Queen Victoria’s bridesmaid and coronation attendant, sharing Victoria’s birth year.

Alexandra Duke and Duchess of Cornwall York Duchess of Cleveland Lord Rosebery Victoria Cleveland

Duchess Memoir Highlights and Royal World Reach

Read like a breezy society sketch, the piece catalogs connections among royals and titled ladies. It notes the Duchess of Cleveland’s wit and style, Italian royal governess Mrs. Lee shaping an emperor, and Isabel Angling tastes of the Duchess of Fife and Queen Alexandra, plus Curzon’s nursing fund drive and Newfoundland Mrs Pitman’s paradoxical Queen Victoria birthday link.

Spring Salads and Dressings Guide for Fresh Season

A detailed guide to preparing spring salads with asparagus cucumber spinach and egg varieties. Includes dressings with cider vinegar oil and paprika and a salmon in aspic prepares with jelly layers and garnishes. Provides serving tips and timing for chilling and presentation.

Moon and Memory Poem Echoes a. E. F. in Atlantic Monthly

The speaker reflects on how the moon shifts in meaning from child awe to adult longing and heartbreak. The piece contrasts childhood wonder with adult memory, tied to a shared gaze across windows and enduring love.

Im Atlantic Monthly

Prodigal Returns Mocking His Father in Tit Bits

The prodigal arrives in London Tit-Bits with his usual wit and asks to be treated as before. His father, firm as ever, replies that he will not kill the fatted calf but will spare him a five instead.

London

Huichol Indians Exposed In Northwest Mexico Exhibit

New York explorer Carl Lumholtz returns with Huichol artifacts from Jalisco cave regions. Exhibition on the Museum of Natural History first floor displays ceremonial looms, woven belts, sashes, and rain symbol art. Temples hold offerings and depictions of deities and rain.

New York Neraid Carl Lumholtz Mexico Museum of Natural History Sierra Madre del Norte Jalisco Lumholtz

Paid to Smoke Pipes by Professional Meerschaum Colorers

A London based workshop hires young Austrian craftsmen who color and finish meerschaum pipes for wealthy buyers. The process is slow and exacting, with apprentices taught by the proprietor. Some workers advance to design, while aging workers risk nerves from the trade.

New York London Turkey Vienna

The Historic Linden From Pittsburg Leader

European linden trees are noted for age and size with Neustadt’s example towering over 183 yard circumference and supported by 106 stone columns. Donndorf’s trunk claims ancient lineage while a 1476 Linden at Fribourg marks victory remains central in memory.

Pittsburg Europe Neustadt Kingdom of Wurtemburg Germany Wurtemburg Fribourg Charlies Temeraire Fribourgeois Marat Marathon Athens

Public Speaking Voice and Gesture Advice

The piece urges natural tone for public speaking learned from earnest private conversation. It cautions against straining the voice or imitating others and advises learning from critics to remove bad habits and develop unconcerned, effective gesturing.

Human chronometer broker dies in Anvers after a long life

J Ritchie known as the human chronometer died at Anvers at age ninety six. For years he worked as a money broker and lived with extraordinary regularity never showing emotion. He wore the same hat and coat for decades and boarded a hotel for sixty two years where he eventually died.

Anvers J. Ritchie Earth

About the Sun and its distant measurements by parallax

The article explains solar distance using parallax with six or more stars measured, notes the Sun at 92 million miles away and July position at 184 million miles, and outlines the Sun's structure from photosphere to chromosphere while comparing its size to Earth and Sirius.

Sirius

Wedding of Miss Helena Sachse and Samuel Schmucker Sadtler

The ceremony occurred last evening at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in West Philadelphia with Miss Emma F. Sachse as maid of honor and H. Young of Bridgeport Conn as best man. Ushers included John Thompson Dorrance Philip Sadtler John Bri of Baltimore George Nebbit Tyson Dr Alva Davis and Frank Foster. The Rev John Sadtler of Baltimore and Rev William Steel officiated. A reception followed at the bride's Pine Street home.

Helena Sachse Samuel Schmucker Sadtler St. Mary's Episcopal Church West Philadelphia Emma F. Sachse H. Young Bridgeport William Steel Jary's Aes Pine Street

Couple Weds Quietly at Spruce Street Church

Mrs Florence A Hanaford and J Maxwell Bullock were married yesterday at 2219 Spruce Street by Rev C H P Nason with only immediate relatives present. They plan a honeymoon in Hot Springs Virginia and will reside at 111 De Lancey Place after November 1.

Florence A. Hanaford Albert H. Rosewig J. Maxwell Bullock Spruce Street C. H. P. Nason

Wedding in Germantown Ends With Reception at Home

Miss Martha Cummings Wilson wed William Thomas Warner in St Stephen's Church Germantown with Rev. M Vernon officiating. Attendants included Miss Margaret H Wilson and bridesmaids Laura Huston Elisabeth Weee Florence Shaw Jane ton Mary Crowther and Alice wither. Best man J T Farrer and others listed. Reception followed in Germantown.

Germantown Martha Cummings Wilson Margaret Huston Wilson William Thomas Warner St. Stephen's Methodist Church M. Vernon Margaret H. Wilson Laura A. Huston Ee Elisabeth Weee Plorence Shaw Jane Ton Mary Crowther Alice Wither JT. Farrer We Wills Herbert Fleck Frank K Bee Charles W. A Crowther A. L. Vin Serer

Royal Hess Bride Weds Thowes Mackellar Royal

Miss Lillian Dale Hess daughter of Mr and Mrs David M Hess married last evening to Thowes Mackellar Royal at an unspecified location. The ceremony joined two families in a notable social event reported in local society notes.

Kearsarge Alabama Massachusetts C. H. Stockton Riggs Cottage Taylor Admiral H. ©. Taylor J. W. Chase Pembroke Jones Mrs. Jones New York Lillian Dale Hess David M. Hess Thowes Mackellar Royal

Wedding at Overbrook Falls in High Society Event

The Highlands Hess country seat at Overbrook hosted a wedding ceremony conducted by Rev Dr William Erdman on the lawn by the lake. Bride wore white silk mull with duchesse lace and orange blossom accents. canopy of smilax and snowballs framed the vows. Bridesmaids included Miss Anna Erdman and the Gallagher sisters. best man EB. M. Church and several ushers attended. After a honeymoon the couple will reside in German.

Highlands Hess Overbrook William Erdman Anna Erdman Mae Gallagher Gertrude Gallagher Mabel Hess EB. M. Church William Sergeant New York David M. Skaetts Bishop Ruens Charles Patterson Murdock Kendrick William Patterson Jay Gates Carl Hunting Germantown

Captain J L Wilson Weds In Boston

Captain Joseph Laps ley Wilson married Miss Caroline Alice Yates in the Hotel Touralnd Boston with Albert L Wilson as best man. The couple hail from Philadelphia and Louisville respectively.

J. L. Wilson Philadelphia Times Boston Joseph Lapsley Wilson Caroline Alice Yates Louisville Touralnd

Musicians Elizabeth Knecht Weds Joseph Small Jr in Conshohocken

In Conshohocken on June 8 Elizabeth Knecht daughter of Professor Oscar T Knecht married Joseph L Small Jr of Philadelphia. Both are musicians.

Conshohocken Elizabeth Knecht Oscar T. Knecht Joseph L. Small, Jr Philadelphia

Tyrone Grocer J F Willson Dies Overnight

Tyrone Pa. grocer J F Willson died last night. He operated a local store and was known in the community. The obituary notes his passing and his ties to Tyrone.

J. F. Willson Tyrone

Marriages Listed in Local Notice for Several Couples

A long list of marriage licenses appears in the local notices, naming numerous couples including William T. Gale and Mary E. Black, Louis H. Levy and Annie Lovitz, and Charles M. Eppright and Anna M. Buchanan among many others. The column catalogs partners, sometimes with middle initials or variants, reflecting a broad roster of nuptial approvals.

William T. Gale Mary E. Black Louis H. Levy Annie Lovitz David T. Sturts Elizabeth M. Ballentyne Charles M. Eppright Anna M. Buchanan Samuel M. Nelson Anna Purnell Abraham Rosenberger Carrie L. Auchenbach William J. Howe Mary A. Donnelly Joseph Miller Annie Grimes Patrick J. Doyle Margaret Culliney Isaac H. Wright Emily M. Mehaffey Benjamin PF. Brown Ada Curford James Ziegler Annie Rick G. Baringer Slifer Katie McCarthy Henry FE. Hall Kiziah O. Kently Charles A. Kusbong Henriette D. Pitta William A. O. McCoy Clara Ashmead John M. Gyle Florence Bates James J. O'Brien Ruth T. Boissean George Day Helen Peden Charles Cole, Jr

Obituary notices from June deaths in Philadelphia area

Multiple brief funeral notices list June deaths including Joseph Condron Conroy Devine Hersey Ralph Ellen Price Barine Russell George W. Van Wiechmann Sarah W. Wilson with family references and service details across streets and churches in Camden Manayunk Reading and Lafayette Cemetery context.

Condron Joseph J Amanda Hugh D. Condron Eighth Cumberland Streets Mase St. Edward's Church Conroy John J Michael Mary Conroy Main Street Manayunk St. John the Baptist Church Devine Camp Hill Montgomery County Pal Reading Peorane the Woodlands George W. van Efting Street Mt. Peace

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society and the Home Josephine Lippincott Samuel Kremer Reeves Church of Our Saviour Jenkintown William McVickar Rhode Island Floyd Tompkins Holy Trinity Church Constance Lippincott Bertha H. Lippincott Edith Roberts Maude Donaldson Lucy Talmage Charles Newbold Welsh Jay B. Lippincott George L. Harrison, Jr Thomas Ridgway Edward Stetson Henry Disston Edgar M. Church Craige Erie Meadowbrook John G. Furey Seymour Street Mary L. Paul Villanova Miss Tyler Hope Tyler Devon Harrison K. Caner Manchester by-the-Sea George W. Worman North Fifteenth Street Fort Washington Winifred Boyce Toronto Canada Richard Pomeroy Helen Cambles John Chewning Algonquin William Bitting North Mervine Street W. Henry Sutton Haverford Folsom Hatboro Country Club Operatic Club St. James’ Hall Jennie Salome Lehman Frederick Robinson Daley North Eleventh Street Parke Merchant Powell Evans Atlantic City Magnolia Beach Mass Eighteenth Street Tioga Anna Sherwood North Twenty-third Street Amy Hickman Edith Clawson Katherine Hopkins Ella Tomlinson Marion Stevens Florence Rheiner Katherine Tomlinson Mabel Michener Samuel L. Herrmann W. J. Calder Harrisburg T. B. Richards Walnut Lane School Andrew Wheeler St. James Place Charles B. Wright Bar Harbor Cora Frances Brown Thomas Brown Delamere Forest Harbridge Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Broad Diamond Streets Harbridge B. H. Buckingham Freeman Stratford Minnie Craig Clarence E. Speers Newtown J. Frank Gray Bellevue Harry B. Rosengarten Arminia C. Rosengarten Elm Tree Malvern Helen Gertrude»Brenniser John B. Brenniser Wallace Street John Charles Taylor Spring Garden Methodist Church Melrose Edwin Hagert Mountains James Buchanan United States Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg Franklin County Chase Henry B. Johnston Washington, D. C Harriet Lane White House Buchanan A. J. Cassatt Maskell Ewing Edward ¥. Buchanan Oxford Foxchase Red Star Line Cherbourg Antwerp Carrie J. Abbe W. L. Allen A.bigelo John ©. Avery Elliott Bard Cornelius A. Lane, Jr Margaret F. Lane E. de Camden Charlies Brinton Cox Florence Ada Farrel George L. Farrel Benson Street Robert Westley Peach Second Presbyterian Church Cox Moore Delaware County Collingswood Board of Managers J. A. George Eet Street A. G. Lawson North Baptist Church Mise Ethel Iselin John Iselin Frederic G.goodridge Grace Church Anne Urquhart Potter James Brown Potter James A. Stillman Frances Daer Robinson Philip Robinson Beverley Robinson Henry B. Montgomery Staten Island Della L. Newton Albro J. Newton Columbia Sleights Brooklyn Eugene 8. Graves D. W. Flagler General Flagler United States Army Elizabeth Moore Flagler G. W. McKeen Baddeck Cape Breton California Avenue St. Margaret's Church William Ashmead Fish Commission Sandwich Islands Lake Geneva Wis Congressman Capron Congressman Bull Alexander Agassiz Hesper L. F. Robinson New York Yacht Club City Island Arnold Hague R. R. Remington la Forge Max Agassiz New Haven I. P.white James P. Kernochan James T. Woodward Ochre Point James Lawrence van Alen Stitt Bellevue Avenue Pelham Street China Flints Battle Abbey Italy Lee Duke and Duchess of York Princess of the Asturias Alfonso of Spain Rue de la Paix Queen Christina Wilhelmina Duchess of Fife King Edward Izaak Walton Dee Queen Alexandra Lady Curzon Mary Lester Chicago Reine of India Women of India Queen Victoria Pitman Trinity Bay Newfoundland Albert Aspic Northwest France Linden The New York Herald Sadtler-Sachse Bullock-Hanaford Warner- Wilson Royal Hess J. B. Sheppard & Sons Chestnut Street SE Ney Mundell’s Exandre Wiechmann Ree. Wiechmands Maetiber Ral Street Lafayette Cemetery Marshellville N. J Sarah W John W. Wilson
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