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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1901

Page

5

Society notes mark weddings and summer travel in Philadelphia

The society page reports Miss Emily Knight Sharp’s marriage to William B. Campbell at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church. It also lists numerous summer relocations from Philadelphia to Cape May, Spring Lake, Bryn Mawr, Jamestown, and more, with engagements and travel plans, plus Paris fashion currents and traveling dress trends.

Emily Knight Sharp John M. Sharp Parkside Avenue William B. Campbell Pine Street St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church George D. McCreary McCreary West Philadelphia Cape May Henry C. Terry Aldine Spring Lake Roland G. Curtin Bear Lake Paul K. M. ‘Townsend Devon Inn John W. Townsend Bryn Mawr Theodore Morris Upton Henry M. Roland Crozier Robinson Europe W. H. H. Robinson Vienna Henry Morris Grace Morris Jamestown R. I Rosa Nelison Wharton Baltimore

Paris Bolero Keeps Fashion's Favor As Versatile Garment

From Fashion's Capital Paris reports and dog show society pages confirm the bolero remains a favored wardrobe staple. The little jacket endures amid changing trends with varied colors shapes and trims, whether long or short, and even styles ending below the arm.

Spain Paris World of

Fashions for Stout Figures from a Dressmaker's Advice

A dressmaker advises on attire for fuller figures noting dull fabrics trump gloss and all over patterns. She prefers cloth cashmere crepe and similar textures over poplin or alpaca with narrow waist detailing and a tight hip fit, a flowing skirt, and avoided bodices beneath skirts with frills. Gray fawn biscuit tones and lightweight wiry textures are favored for a smaller effect.

Commencement Festivity and Fashion in Philadelphia

Crowds of well dressed graduates and their families fill city streets as Philadelphia men wear carnations in support of McKinley. The piece notes women’s feelings about new dresses and the small worries that accompany purchases, while joking about family terms and common annoyances at the start of spring.

Philadelphia President McKinley

Slavic Proverbial View Of Women From Outlook

The Outlook quotes Southern Slav proverbs showing women as subservient and valued mainly for household work and childbearing. It notes beliefs that men are heads, some saying a man is worth more than many women, and ends with a grim note on women facing oppression and rare escape.

Care of the Sick Room Should Be Kept Clean

Dust must not accumulate in a sick room and daily dusting with a damp cloth helps remove rather than move dust. Sweep carpeted floors every other day, cover the broom with a damp cloth, clean medicines and utensils promptly, and allow plants by day for their cheer without keeping them in at night.

A Little Talk on Tact

A reflective piece on tact highlighting that brains and sympathy, not beauty, drive success. Tact is described as timely, considerate action rooted in a kind heart, aiding harmony and avoiding offense in social life. It warns tactlessness stems from self focus and urges self restraint and generosity.

Tact in Truth Telling Sparks Deceptive Plain Speaking

The passage argues that those claiming plainness often wound others by disguising deception as candor. It contends truth can remain strong when told tactfully, while blunt honesty tends to blunt its impact and fail to persuade.

Women readers invited to join The Philadelphia Times Housekeepers Column

The Woman's Department editor calls for practical, reliable household tips and recipes. Readers are asked to send precise, well described procedures plus economical ideas for mothers and children. Sample recipes include cakes and chocolate cake, with names and specific measurements.

Woman's Department Philadelphia Times Tuk Puiladelphia Times

Disposing of accumulations of rats before ash collection

Readers report a rodent influx due to nearby demolitions. Bureau of Health officials say bury or disinfect the dead rats before the ash collectors visit. Free disinfectant and usage instructions are available at City Hall, sixth floor.

Bureau of Health Bureau

Are spats fashionable now in masculine dress

A sartorial observer notes that spats are not universally fashionable but suit a well cut boot and are common with frock or morning coats in England. They are rarely worn in America or France except at races or driving events. The writer cautions men to keep other attire neat and quiet to avoid conspicuous footwear, citing a gray spotted example.

New York America France England

Freckles and Home Remedies for Summer Spots

The piece discusses two types of freckles and offers home remedies. A lotion of zinc sulfate twenty grains, lavender tincture two drams, rosewater half a pint is suggested for summer freckles, with alternative rosewater, glycerin, cherry-laurel water, benzoin tincture, borax options. An ointment option includes red zinc sulfate twenty grains and elder ointment one ounce.

Philadelphia Artist Florence Este Elected to Paris Art Society

Philadelphia artist Miss Florence Este, formerly of Philadelphia, has been elected associate member of La Societe des Artistes Francais in Paris. Miss Este's work has won high praise from Paris critics, joining Misa Cecilia Beaux as an associate member with few Americans and even fewer women admitted.

Florence Este Philadelphia Paris la Societe Des Artistes Francais Misa Ceceila Beaux Miss Este

Love Is Not Blind In Wedding Verse

A poetic meditation on love’s clarity as it pierces disguise and mocks critics. The speaker vows that true compatibility reveals itself in a union, promising happiness against those who doubt.

Love

Southern unity urged at Philadelphia industrial meet

Speeches by national and Southern leaders urged interdependent growth for the South highlighting cotton, timber, iron and lumber resources. Robert C. Ogden contrasted North and South progress while noting racial illiteracy and white labor burdens. Committee chairmen named for resolutions, rivers, immigration, canals, and harbors as Philadelphia hosts the event.

Great Britain Russia France Germany Belgium Mr. Smith South Robert C. Ogden New York North Hargrove J. B. Gibson Birmingham Ala Mississippi River Jerom Hill Memphis J. B. Killbrew Nashville Nicaragua Sidney Story New Orleans A. Thompson Wheeling W. Va

Philadelphia delegates open commerce convention at Horti Hall

Delegates and numerous relatives gather in Horti cultural Hall before 10 as Dr. William P. Wilson and staff oversee registration. Governor Stone welcomes with remarks on neighborly trade, and Bishop Foss leads a prayer. Mayor Ashbridge extols Philadelphia’s industrial advantages and waterway needs. John H. Converse discusses North and South exports with statistics.

Horticultural Hall William P. Wilson H. H. Hargrove Bishop Foss Philadelphia Stone Ashbridge Comerie Ware River Bartie John H. Converse New Orleans

Trip Down the Delaware Delights Southern Delegates

A Southern visitor group enjoyed a four hour river excursion aboard a Philadelphia steamer from Horticultural Hall to Marcus Hook. Welcomes included bunting, cannon salutes, and mingling with Hoke Smith and J. G. Gibson. Alabama women added humor and charm as a lively crowd sampled cigars and camaraderie on the voyage.

Delaware Philadelphia Horticultural Hall Chestnut Street Washington Park Cramps Maine Marcus Hook Hoke Smith Alabama Jim

Southern delegates list at the Industrial Convention

The document lists 160 delegates from Southern states and districts attending a recent Industrial Convention session. Names span Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Philadelphia, South Carolina, and others, with numerous individuals named.

June wedding in Atlantic City at Episcopal Church

Miss Susan Lloyd Balley and Joseph Henry Ireland were married in the Episcopal Church of the Ascension Atlantic City. The ceremony was led by Rev. Dr. J Hardenbrook Townsend with Paul Bailey as best man, Ruth Bailey as maid of honor, and Alice R Bailey as flower girl. The couple, tied by a long friendship, began after Mr Ireland grew up with Dr Bailey’s family and shared a music bond.

James Harkness D. Irons Bryn Mawr Adeline Thompson Atlantic City Devon In John Moylan Thomas Europe John Ridgeway Violet Ridgeway Grindstone Elizabeth Norris Walter Norris James Horton Tuttle Trinity Methodist Church Fifteenth Mount Vernon Streets Charles W. Burns Lansdowne Helen Norris Isabel Margaret Shaw Ella May Tuttle Joseph Mackey Rosebury Long New York Spruce Street Philadelphia Times Episcopal Church of the Ascension Susan Lloyd Balley Joseph Henry Ireland J. Hardenbrook Townsend Paul Bailey Ruth Bailey Alice R Bailey Alfred W. Bailey Ireland Dr. Bailey Miss Bailey

Three Weddings in Schuylkill Special to THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES

Three weddings took place in Pottsville and surroundings on June 11. Isaac Fromm wed Miss Bessie Robinson in Pottsville with Rev. Lewis Weinstein officiating. John Lynaugh and Miss Mary Kelly married at St. Patrick's Church by Rev. E J Lee. J Harry Leib and Miss Lillie V. Miller tied the knot in Pottsville with Rev. E H Smoll officiating.

Schuylkill Philadelphia Times Pottsville Isaac Fromm Bessie Robinson Lewis Weinstein New York City John Lynaugh Mary Kelly Mt. Laffee St. Patrick's Catholic Church E. J. Lee J. Harry Leib Lillie V. Miller E. H. Smoll

Marriage of Miss Eleanor Chambers to John Findlay Van Lear

In Chambersburg on June 11 the marriage of Eleanor Chambers daughter of George Chambers to John Findlay Van Lear of Terre Haute Ind occurred at the bride’s home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Luther Oates of Falling Spring Presbyterian Church and was witnessed by about seventy five guests. The couple will reside in Terre Haute.

Philadelphia Times Chambersburg Eleanor Chambers George Chambers John Findlay van Lear Terre Haute Ind Luther Oates Falling Spring Presbyterian Church van Lear

Miss Etta Garwood Weds Walter Anderson in Gloucester

Miss Etta Garwood daughter of Israel Garwood, a well known business man, married Walter Anderson this afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Arthur W. Spooner of Calvary Presbyterian Church Camden. After the ceremony the couple left on a wedding tour through New York.

Philadelphia Times Gloucester City Etta Garwood Israel Garwood Walter §. Anderson Arthur W. Spooner Calvary Presbyterian Church Camden New York

Hibbs-Linton Nuptials in Langhorne Methodist Church

Newtown Pa June 11 Miss Caroline M Hibbs daughter of Mr and Mrs Jobo A Hibbs of near Langhorne married Frank W Linton of Langhorne last evening at Langhorne Methodist Church by Rev Charles M Way.

Philadelphia Times Newtown Caroline M. Hibbs Jobo A. Hibbs Langhorne Frank W. Linton Charles M. Way

Bayport minister weds Minerva Smith in Dover ceremony

Special to THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES reports Rev John Emory Parks of Bayport Long Island and Miss Minerva Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs L C L Smith were married this afternoon at the bride’s State street home Dover Del. Rev John H Howard of Elizabeth New Jersey officiated.

Benjamin F. Horwitz Francis Stevens Westbury L. L John Tapscott St. Paul Street Avalon Inn Howard Bowie Virginia Bowie E. Berkley Bowie Hamilton Terrace Harry Preston Wilbur Jacksop Castle Haven Guan M. Hotton Newport Darryl Bryan Atlantic City Bryan University of Maryland Hospital A. A. Bresee Nannie Bresee Virginia Miss Bresee Philadelphia Times Dover Del John Emory Parks Bayport L. I Minerva Smith L. C. L. Smith State Street John H. Howard Elizabeth, N.J

Miss Bertha Gardner Weds Alfred Snyder in Mechanicsburg

Miss Bertha Gardner of this place married Alfred Snyder of Carlisle tonight in Mechanicsburg. Rev. E D Weigle of the Lutheran Church officiated the ceremony.

Philadelphia Times Mechanicsburg Bertha Gardner Alfred Snyder Carlisle E. D. Weigle Lutheran Church

Obituary notices for Morgan Brown and Edward Eberman

Morgan Brown longtime Kent county Md political figure dies at home near Chestertown aged 71. Edward Eberman Lancaster Pa prominent builder and lumberman dies aged 67. survived by wife and three children.

Morgan Brown Kent County Chestertown Edward Eberman Lancaster

Marriages and Deaths Marriage Licenses Catalog

A compiled list of marriage licenses shows numerous pairing of brides and grooms including James A Young with Anna B Moore and Frederick P Speth with Amelia Hertel. Other couples listed include Daniel E McBride with Maria T Le Glerse and George C Ulman with Nellie A Edwards among many more pairs. This notice records intended unions through a broad roster of individuals, reflecting a community registry of upcoming marriages.

James A. Young Anna B. Moore Henry Sandman Mary Carlen Daniel E. McBride Maria T. le Glerse George M. Young Anna H. Duffy Richard B. Wiliams, Jr Dorothy Deal James L. Meredith Anna M. Ewing Frederick P. Speth Amelia Hertel George C. Ulman Nellie A. Edwards Christopher Offenhauser Barbara A. Kesser Jobo Oake Clara Harlow William

Visitors agenda for Baldwin's and Manufacturers' Club

The text outlines today’s schedule for Southern visitors with a morning session at 9:90 A.M. including talks on productive wealth and state resources. It mentions meetings with Ryan and various addresses by governors or their representatives, constrained by limited time and locations.

Baldwin’s Manufacturers’ Club

List of couples in arranged marriages from city records

A lengthy roster lists numerous couples pairing individuals with matching surnames or initials. The compilation names Samuel C Andress with Lillia Bollistatter, Albanus Heath with Annie Houpt, Jeremiah Regan with Maggie Donavan, and many others across varied first names, middle initials, and surnames. The document appears as a social or wedding registry style record.

Samuel C. Andress Lillia J. Bollistatter Albanus M. Heath Annie M. Houpt Gomer Williams Jane Jones Jeremiah Regan Maggie Donavan William S. Bitting Blanche I. Geary Frank A. Holman Katharine A. Pinkerton Erick O. Nordberg Agnes E. Johnson Edward W. Manderson Marie L. Limerick George M. Oliver Sadie E. Morris James H. Moody Julia A. Liedike Joseph O. Crowtherertha M. Sweenry Matthew Walker Piet Appan Morgan M. Bynon Mary Stickler Edward A. Ryan Bridget Garvin Leopold B. Ricot Mary Dismond Dr. Sydney Heiskell Carolyn Bryan Garratt T. Reese Catharine McGough Robert Lockwood Emma Royal John J. Curran Mary M. Gallagher Jacob Rapoport Fannie Levenson James E. Hanna Francesca D. Weekay Edward J. Hagen Sarah Walsh Myer Light Annie Yankelloff Harry Libowch Rosie Malndlowch Rony Parrott Mamie M. Marcuect Hans J. Jacobsen Christina B.friedricheen Jameson Hempstead Laula H. Wilson William Creely Harriet F. Hansell Carl C. Young Pauline Reith Wesley E. Stiles Ollie M. Nicewonger Theodore Schauffer, Jr Louwisa BE. Kummer Charles H. Eldridge Frances A. Benners Benjamin McMoullin Anna G. Morgan John R. Alexander, Jr Lizzie F. Weave Clarence H. Broadbelt Cora M. Grubb Adolph de Baecker Marguerite Matt Charles Fleischman Mary Spohn William F. Williams Sadie L. Wisher William F. Slagle Anna M. Palmer George W. Grice Alma H. Rooke John R. Aiman Emma Hartley Walter Brown Mary Stephens Emory D. England Jessie J. Hickman Benjamin Warshay Fannie Backerman Harry Dean Katie Carney John Britton Ida M. L. Dickers George L. Coopfer Elizabeth EB. Morto Joseph McCann Mary McFadden Harry Schwertzkopf Ida M. Chandler Thomas P. Graver Mary FE Loftus William Epler Florence Johnson Philip Samuels Sophie Neuman Lawrence M. Boyd Ellena R. Test Harry L. Dobson Florence Atherton

Marriage Notice in German Lutheran Church

On Monday evening June 10 1901 Rev Reinhold C Gee at St John s German Lutheran Church united Hein F Ks and Marie Wamans both of Philadelphia Pa in marriage.

Disks Camans Reinhold C. G.ee St. John's German Lutheran Church Heinch F. KS Marie Wamans Poiledeipale, Pa

Deaths Reported June 11 Across Delaware Valley

Death notices for William Harvey 79 Ambler PA, Epanes W Starkey 73 Glen Mills DE, Mary Agnes Trainor 23, Sauces Wilher 33 Camden NJ. Private funeral plans, burials at Mt Hope and Harlem Cemeteries. Details include service times and addresses where indicated.

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