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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1901

Page

5

Society and the Home in Newport and New York

Mrs James Hopkins and William Barton Hopkins at McCagg Cottage Gibbs avenue Newport. Philadelphians abroad include Mr and Mrs John Joseph Alter sailing June 25 on Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse to Bohemia and Switzerland. Numerous society departures for Europe and summer homes cited with dates and hosts.

James Hopkins William Barton Hopkins McCagg Gibbs Avenue Newport Eurdope John Joseph Alter Bohemia Switzerland Harley J. Butte Bremen Europe Germany Austria Howard M. Engelman W. J. McCloskey Sea Isle City New York Linda Lee Louisville Edward Russel’ Thomas W. B. Dick J J. Wysong Cortlandt Field Bishop Ogden Mills City House Fifth Avenue William D. Sloane Sloane Lenox Hamilton McK. Twombly Morristown N. J

Fashions for Summer Neck Ruffles and Boas Abroad

Fashion notes from Paris and London praise a craze for neck ruffles and boas. Silken petal boas in white with poppies delight, while others use chiffon ends, satin ribbons, and buds. many designs feature tulle, lace, and contrasting borders for festive neck adornment this season.

Paris London Chestnut Street

Fashionable gowns feature taffeta petticoats and lace

Paris influence guides fashion with lace trimmed embroidered muslin, cambric and lawn gowns. A new taffeta petticoat hangs smoother, Parisiennes claim it improves the silhouette. This summer introduces a deep full flounce of kilted bataste trimmed with lace and insertion, attached to the petticoat by insertion and ribbon.

Paris

Jewelry Ring Marks Modern Wedding Union

A jeweler presents a slender golden circlet for inspection and notes the current fashion shows a ring engraved with the full initials of the bride and groom joined by and. The inscription reads J. N. S. and L. B. R indicating a formal union.

Croquet Revival Sparks Chatter of Elegant Garden Games

A refined complaint about croquet returns as Queen Alexandra is noted to enjoy the sport. An elderly observer calls croquet ladylike and stylish, offering chances to display fashion and poise in genteel social settings.

Alexandra

Fashion Follies and Social Quirks in Gentlehumour

A light column muses on fashion habits and social manners. The piece jokes about elbow sleeves, popularity, and consumers chasing wardrobe needs. It notes the universal awkwardness of beauty routines and the even hand of fate in high society fashion news.

Old Fashioned Kitchen Classics From The New Century Guild

A column inviting housekeepers to share practical recipes and tips. Featured items include calf liver with cream gravy, old fashioned rice pudding, fried tomatoes with cream gravy, and a boiled fruit dessert from the New Century Guild led by Miss Gardener.

Egg Shampoo and Cucumber Milk Remedies

A reader asks for egg shampoo and cucumber milk recipes. Egg shampoo uses seven to eight eggs, hot water, borax, and rinsing. cucumber milk combines almond oil, cucumber juice, soap, essence, benzoin, and alcohol then is applied twice daily for tan sunburn skin and freckles.

Musical Women Prominent Singers and Upcoming Events

Adelina Patti concerts in England and Paris with benefit performances. her Craig-y-Nos castle sale set for June 18 in London. Melba and Calve active in London and France. Maude Powell and Ella Russell touring. Fannie Bloomfeld-Zeisler slated for Boston Symphony solos. Suzanne Adams praised at Covent Garden. Schumann-Heink Blauvelt Wyman at Buffalo saenger fest. Thurla Plaichinger to lead Berlin Opera. Sembrich and Adams noted. Sir Arthur Sullivan's Lost Chord manuscript bequest to Mrs. Ronalds. KingEdward honors Maine hospital ship service.

Adelina Patti England Paris Neath Corporation Marie Laurent M. Alvarez Madame Patti Craig-y-Nos London Sweden Arthur Sullivan Arthur Ronalds New York King Edward Eee Tae Grace Maine

Rose Potpourri From Old Household Lore

A vintage recipe explains making rose potpourri by drying petals, layering with salt, aging ten days, adding allspice and cinnamon, then a six week wait before mixing spices with orris root and lavender. Alternate layers with jar contents, add lavender water to refresh scent and perfume the room.

New Century Guild Plans Fundraiser at 1225 Arch Street

Miss Gardener in charge of the noonday rest at the New Century Guild proposes a fundraising entertainment today to raise funds for repainting and papering the dining room. The program includes a gramophone entertainment by a member’s husband next Saturday and a potential dance next Saturday if weather permits. If heat or weather disrupts, refreshments will accompany an alternative activity. The guild also plans a fall fair and is already preparing to ensure its success.

Gardener New Century Guild Arch Street

Dr Krauskopf Honored By Talmudic Class

The final season meeting of the Talmudic Literature Class led by Dr Joseph Krauskopf was held yesterday at his Germantown home. The group of thirty to forty young ladies concluded with a social gathering and presented him a white marble statuette of Michael.

Joseph Krauskopf Manheim Street Germantown Krauskopf Michael

Jubilee Day at Y M C A North America Convention

Boston June 13 Jubilee Day closed with a reception for Miss Helen Gould as the YMCA convention honored its founders and good works. Lucien Tuttle introduced John J. Mc Cook and a German Emperor William telegram sent festive greetings to the assembly.

Philadelphia Boston Masc Young Men's Christian Association of North America Helen Gould Association John J. McCook Lucien Tuttle Boston and Maine Railroad Brotherhood Christ Wilhelm I. R America Mechanics’ Hall James Stokes Cephas Brainerd New York W. H. P. Faunce Brown University Francis E. Clark United Christian Endeavor Society Churches Crane State House Old South Meeting House Franklin W. Smith Boston Association London Central Association Howard Williams Sir George Williams Lord Kinnard Granville Wildegrave J. H. Putterhill William H. Millis Alexander McKenzie Cambridge Arthur 8. Johnson Fannell Hall Bates Hart Hotel Vendome

Strike on Saratoga Students at Pennsylvania Nautical School

Nearly all trainees aboard the Saratoga training ship returned after an order banning visits to Paris and London on the next cruise. Captain Lawrence, school president, said the strike leader has been suspended and will not return. He noted some enrollments aimed at city visits rather than seamanship, prompting trustees to bar trips to London and Paris.

Saratoga Pennsylvania Nautical School Paris London Lawrence

Daughter in Search of Mother Discloses Family Ties

A reader letter to The Philadelphia Times reveals a search for a mother named Fannie Woodside Brown, once wed to Mercer Brown. The son Estelle, about 14, and a daughter named Fannie are identified. the family left Philadelphia for the South eight years ago and divorce separated mother and children.

Philadelphia Times Fannie Oodside Messish Mercer Brown Elle B. Brown Jefferson St Nashville, Tenn Estelle Times Fannie Philadelphia South

County sued over liquor license money claims

A demand was made on the Schuylkill County Commissioners for commissions withheld from liquor license receipts. The suit targets funds believed due to boroughs and townships where collected. Test cases are planned in Cressona Schuylkill Haven and Porter Township. total claims reach $12 000.

Philadelphia Times Pottsville Cressona Schuylkill Haven Porter Township

Rain Halts Cornerstone Laying at Altoona

A heavy rainstorm paused the corner-stone ceremony for the new Post Office and Court House in Altoona. Prominent attendees included First Assistant Postmaster General Shallenberger Justice Dean and the State Grand Lodge. A banquet at Logan House followed the event, postponed to tomorrow morning.

Philadelphia Times Altoona New Court House Logan House Shallenberger Justice Dean State Grand Ma c Lodge

Flag Day Services Held by Junior Order in Carlisle

Carlisle June 13 flag day services were held tonight under the Junior Order American Mechanics. Tomorrow a flag will be raised on the home pitcher, the heroine of hometown ceremony.

Philadelphia Times Carlisle American Mechanics

Eighteen year old fiancée missing in Mahanoy City

MAHANOY CITY June 13 Eighteen year old to Stephens the affianced bride of Rick Bowen whom he was soon to marry has been mysteriously missing since Monday evening.

Philadelphia Times Mahanoy City Stephens Rick Bowen

Woman Advises Special Election in Vineland

Miss Susan P Fowler Vineland reformer farmer and suffragist urges women to vote in a special election after a library referendum. She notes women’s voting rights and calls for action by female residents.

Philadelphia Times Vineland Susan P. Fowler Fowler Jersey

Corrigan Chosen as Rector of St Seocub’s Church in Newark

The Board of Consultors of the Diocese of New Jersey selects Rev. George W. Corrigan brother of Archbishop Corrigan to succeed J J O Connor as rector of St Seocub’s Church in Newark. Father Corrigan is 51 and a native of Newark.

O’connor Philadelphia Times Newark George W. Corrigan Archbishop Corrigan St. Agnes’ Church Paterson Diocese of New Jersey J. J. O'Connor St. Seocub's Bhureh Cortima

Want New Park for Camden

Camden Board of Trade adopted resolutions urging the City Council to secure a site for a public park. The meeting also endorsed the efforts of the Women's Park Association.

Camden Board of Trade of Women's Park Association

Sunday Beside the Sea Excursions From Chestnut Street

Advertises $1.00 excursions to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and Sea Isle City via Philadelphia and Reading Route leaving Chestnut Street and South Street My

Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City Philadelphia Reading Chestnut St South &T. My

June Wedding in Vineland N J Brides Edith Robinson Edwin Hellyer

A fashionable June wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Robinson united Miss Edith Robinson of Vineland with Edwin F. Hellyer of Newtown Pennsylvania. Guests included bridesmaids Miss Viola Robinson and Miss Grace Hellyer and best man Arthur Hellyer with ushers Ely Buckman and R. D. W. Robinson. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. T. Elms of Newtown.

Edwin Faber Peter Atlantic City Nellie Howison Philadelphia Jack Wilson Baltimore Edith Whelan Washington General Hancock Bernard Baker Ingleside Catonsville Mr. Baker Arthur Hall Green Spring Valley John M. Hood, Jr School of Science Princeton Harry Lehr Master Dahbigren New London Philadelphia Times Vineland N. J M. J. Robinson Edith Robinson Edwin F. Hellyer Newtown Lou Robinson Viola Robinson Grace Hellyer Florence Bailey Anna Kirk Hannah Smith Mabel Worthington Bucks County Arthur Hellyer Ely Buckman R. D. W. Robinson J.T. Elms

Miss Liz sie Ferris and Daniel Alla bach Wed wedding in Gloucester

Miss Liz sie Ferris a prominent First Presbyterian Church member and Daniel Alla bach both of Gloucester were married at the bride’s Somerset street home Wednesday evening by Rev. E T Dillon of Woodbury.

Gloucester City Lizsie Ferris First Presbyterian Church Daniel Allabach Somerset Street E. T. Dillon Woodbury

Many Weddings in Wilmington Last Evening

An unusually large number of weddings occurred in Wilmington last night with multiple couples tying the knot including Miss Mae A Appleby with Benjamin T Bye and Miss Anna S Cole with Leonard White. A separate double wedding in New York City united Miss Anoinette Patzowsky and Nathan Fleisch Jr and Miss Louise Helen Patzowsky with William Howard Fleisch.

Wilmington Philadelphia Times Mae A. Appleby Benjamin T. Bye Anna S. Cole Leonard White Caroline W. Laring Samuel T. Compton Mary E. Colton Thomas J. Bowen, Jr Minnie G. Turner Bayard T. Lamborn Errainn William J. Thomas Hattie Jones James G. Ratledge Georgie Bullen Herbert B. Kleberg Brooklyn N. Y Mary Pauley William Warren Lizzie Flanagan John Welsh, Jr Richard Patrowsky Savoy New York City Anoinette Patzowsky Marri Nathan Fleisch, Jr Louise Helen Patzowsky William Howard Fleisch New York

Eugene Field's Daughter to Marry

The Baltimore dispatch reports Miss Mary French Field daughter of the late poet Eugene Field will marry William C Engler of Maryland next fall. Engler, a Frederick County native, moved to Chicago six years ago and serves as secretary for a large North Side manufacturing firm.

Eugene Field Baltimore Mary French Field William C. Engler Maryland Mr. Engler Frederick County Chicago Miss Field

Supreme Castle elects officers for Mystic Chain group

Harrisburg report lists new Supreme officers for the Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain including Rose Poore Scam Boon Davis Leezer Coffin Erdman and trustees Boon Hertage Williams. Funeral relief fund officers also elected with Chandler Hamer Davis Leezer among leaders. Next session site contenders are Norfolk Atlantic City and Detroit.

Harrisburg Supreme Castle Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain F. W. Rose John E. Poore Philadelphia Solomon Scam South Norwalk Conn T. R. Boon Salem John J. Davis Pittsburg J. G. Leezer McKeesport George W. Coffin J. D. Erdman Allentown C. R J. B. Black Robert McCaughey H. L. Vanbaugh Columbia J. D Erdman M. D W. G Columbia, Pa Frank Cassell East Radford Norfolk Atlantic City Detroit

Boots on the Drowned Mining Camp

A Western tale from Cleveland Plain Dealer features a humorous exchange about a man killed for boots and the storm forecast by Jim Stiggers. The story ties a rugged frontier mishap to misfortune from bad weather and wary boots.

Jim Stiggers Jim Jim Stiggins Seco Ornary Greaser

Shooting clouds to prevent hail in Europe and Italy

The London Telegraph reports rising interest in cloud shooting to curb hail damage. Italian trials used fourteen cannons to ward off storms near Regeno, with mixed results. some regions still suffered heavy hail. Hungary experiments employ a thirty foot mortar with blasting charges as grape growers in the French Alps form a cooperative to stock cannons and powder for summer use.

London Telegraph Italy Regeno Alassandria Sonaro Agricultural Congress Padova Vicenza Hungary French Alps Hell

Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry Holds 32nd Reunion in Lancaster

Surviving members gathered for the thirty second annual reunion with officers elected. Notables present include Lt Col R M Russell Major Porter Dr William Rice and I D Landis among others. Coatesville will host next year in Lancaster County and Mayor Muhlenberg welcomed attendees.

Philadelphia Times Lancaster Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry Pennsylvania R. M. Russell Hanover J. M. Porter New York EB. 8. Handrick Tunkhannock William Rice Rome I. D. Landis Coatesville E. A. Hancock Philadelphia Porter Grant Lee Grand Army Hall Muhlenberg Thomas Whitson J. W. Houston Brosins George G. Myers Charles P. Dern Darlington B. F. Clark Baltimore E. Michener A. F. Schenck H. H. Hoffman York

Obituary notices span engineers, rail leaders and clergy

Obituaries list Charles H. Woolley senior chief engineer of Red Star Steamship Line dies at Ocean Grove after shipboard accident and paralysis. Other notices include Mrs Halpin funeral in city with Salvation Army brigadiers. Harry P. Dunbar Pennsylvania Railroad station master found dead. Captain A W Eichelberger Hanover Branch Railroad president dies aged 82. Christine Christopherson 8 dies at 2060 North Fifteenth Street likely heart disease. Abram H. Wandling dies in Scranton. Dr Safford Williams College astronomy professor dies in Newark. David Rea former Missouri Congressman dies at Savannah. Rev Dr Marble D Babcock burial in Oakwood Cemetery following suicide in Naples.

Charles H. Woolley Red Star Steamship Line South Broad Street Ocean Grove N. J Mr. Woolley American Line Friesland Harry P. Dunbar Pennsylvania Railroad Union Harrisburg

Marriages and Deaths Notice Recites Numerous Couples

A long list of marriage licenses and obituaries appears with names such as Joseph Haubrick and Philippina Schafer and many other couples. The text includes vows, residences, and scattered burial notices with dates in 1901 and references to cemeteries and church services.

Joseph Haubrick Philippina Schafer Leotard J. Edwaris Carrie Gazan Thomas Pearse Clara Oliver John Haggenbotham Elizabeth C. Ferner Joseph H. Simpkins Mary FE Fraunfurter Charles H. Clark Florence A. Harmon John J. Williams Annie EB. McClain William Wallace Sarah J. Harkins Gustav Fischer Louisa Binder James Chestnut Margaret EB. Mackey Robert E Esther Rosenbaum William Connelly Anna Aveson Aaron Underwood Alice Wilson James Whittingham Hester Gaines John Collins Mary Conway Harry C. Worrall Jessie H. Wester Wade C. Jones Amelia Wilson Frank M. Spidell Bessie E. Zimmerman Roland G. Holt Florence L. Glessner William EB. Comley Eva Tway Morris Sharp Yetta Barsky Clemmie Hunsberger Charles Harbinson Kate Gillen Jacob Wyers Beckie Lister Clifford Padley Emma H. Gravensteine Elmer Schlichter May F. Ketterer Charles B. Lovatt Josephine M. Stiles Milton H. Stevenson Celeste M. Hand

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