Marriage Details Highlight Society Notes In Philadelphia
The World of Society column covers weddings and social events in Philadelphia. Miss Louise Ott marries Harry L Sauer at Zion Church with Rev J E Nidecker officiating and a reception at 2209 Estaugh Street. other society figures host card parties, engagements, and summer relocations across Philadelphia and nearby towns. Notable names include Christine Gruner, Robert Wannemacher, Louise Ott, Alfred Laton Simonson, Bessie Hanline, George Kern Newbold, and many current residents traveling or planning summers in West Chester Wayne Newport and beyond.
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Louise Ott
Harry
L. Sauer
Lutheran Zion Church
J. E. Nidecker
Christine Gruner
Robert Wannemacher
Estaugh Street
Frances Fales Lougree
Edgar A. Lougree
Alfred Laton Simonson
New York City
Christ Memorial Church
West Philadelphia
Canada
Brooklyn
Atlantic City Summer Guests Listed in Local News
Atlantic City society displays seasonal arrivals and departures with Philadelphians occupying cottages on St Charles Place Chelsea and Ventnor. Notables include Moll Elwyn Snowden Glendenning Klapp Watmough Butterworth and Leidy guests at Chelsea and South Maryland avenue with Miss Helen Gould planning a charitable lawn fete at Irvington to benefit the YMCA.
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Philadelphia Times
Atlantic City
Harry Moll
Philadelphia
St. Charles Place
Washington Notes of Marriages and Travel
Grace Madeleine Dempsey and Thomas Francis Jr plan to wed on June 18 and will reside at 1322 Massachusetts avenue. Miss Mary Marjorie Brigham and Sheldon S. Cline married last night at the Brigham home with Rev. Dr. William T. Thompson officiating. Mrs. Diehl travels to New Haven to visit her Yale student son. Charles Gates and family visit Mansfield Ohio to see Harry Gates.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
William Harry Dempsey
Grace Madeleine
Thomas Francis, Jr
Massachusetts Avenue
Mary Marjorie Brigham
Joseph H. Brigham
Sheldon
Cline
Akron
Ohio
William T. Thompson
Eckington Presbyterian Church
Diehl
S. W. B. Diehl
New Haven
Yale University
Charles Gates
Mansfield
Harry Gates
Newport social notes Baron summer arrivals at coastal villas
Dr and Mrs Alexander S Clarke arrived at Beech Bound on Harrison Avenue for the summer. Mrs Lewis Cass Ledyard occupies Low Cottage on Ridge Road for the season. Mrs J M Whitall and family arrived at Potter's Point cottage in Jamestown. Mr and Mrs William W Tompkins settled at their Bellevue avenue Beach cottage. Mrs Ogden Goelet and Miss May Goelet expected at Cliffs villa around July 14. Mr and Mrs Ellwood H Davis arrived at Andrews Cottage Catherine Street. Miss H F Potter of New York visiting cousin Miss Dorothea Potter.
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Philadelphia Times
Newport, R. L
Alexander S. Clarke
Harrison Avenue
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Ridge Road
Commodore Ledyard
William W. Tompkins
Bellevue Avenue and
Beach
WEDDINGS IN BRYN MAWR MEDIA AND READING
The article notes three weddings on June 19. Marie F Haughton wed J Vuncan Spaeth at Church of the Redeemer in Bryn Mawr with relatives and clergy in attendance and a summer-long wedding trip planned. Kathryn Worrell Rowland married Levi James Farley in Media at the Media Presbyterian Church with a large bridal party and reception. Howard Obald married Bessie Lord in Reading at the home of the bride with a extended tour planned following the ceremony.
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Philadelphia Times
Bryn Mawr
Marie F. Haughton
James Haughton
J.vuncan Spaeth
Mount Airy
Church of the Redeemer
Victor M. Haughton
Clinton
Mass
Adele Haughton
Augustine Haughton
H. Douglass Spaeth
Albany
N. Y
George 8. Ross
Thomas M. Parrott
Princeton
N. J
Robert L. Pitfield
Chester N. Fall, Jr
Francis McKheony
James Hugh Moffatt
J. Paul Houghton
Richard Houghton
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Central High School
Media
Kathryn Worrell Rowland
John J. Rowland
Harrison L. Rowlam
Willistown
Chester
Media Presbyterian Church
Levi James Farley
W. D. Thatcher
First Baptist Church
Philip Mowry
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Mildred J. Farley
Harry Griffin
Samuel Hannum
West Philadelhia
William Terner
Aston Mills
Atterson
Oxford
Florence Evelyn Lent
Brooklyn
Margaret James
Edna Green
Carrie Sill
Virginia Strode
West Chester
Zilla Kendall
New Centerville
Reading
Howard Obald
Christ Reformed Church
Alexandria
Bessie Lord
Florence K. Lord
R. 8. Bridenbaugh
Second Reformed Church
John H. Obald
Franklin and Marshall College
Ratigan Widow Joins A Protestant Political Figure
In St Cani cus Catholic Church Mahano y City June 19 Mrs Mary M Ratigan widow of John J Ratigan was joined in marriage to A B Carney by Reverend Joseph OConnell rector of St Repedes Church Port Carbon, with Reverend P C Se Enroe as celebrant.
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Sarah Brookman Niles
John Torrance van Neck
Holy Trinity Church
Paris
van Neck
Amory
Carhart
New York
Tuxedo
Philip Bradford Niles
Philadelphia Times
Mahanoy City
St. Canicus’ Catholic Church
Mary M. Ratigan
John J. Raticm
A. B. Carney
Joseph O'Connell
St. Repedee S
Representative A. F. Fox Marries Annetta Brandon in New York
In New York City on June 19, Representative A F Fox of the Fourth Mississippi district wed Mrs. Annetta B Brandon of Thomasville Georgia. The ceremony at First Presbyterian Church was performed by Rev. Dr. Howard Duffield.
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New York
A. F. Fox
Mississippi
Annetta
Brandon
Thomasville
First Presbyterian Church
Howard Duffield
Closing Exercises and Commencement Dates Listed
Closing exercises of the Friends' Central School at Fifteenth and Race streets at 10 A.M and commencement exercises of Cheltenham High School in Ashbourne Presbyterian Church. Belfield Country Club and West End Speed Club events with a promenade concert and information session. St. Joseph's hosts a concert and related events.
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Friends’ Central School
Fifteenth
Race Streets
Cheltenham High School
Ashbourne Presbyterian Church
Belfield Country Club
Ya Lane
Wistar Street
West End
St. Joseph's
Stage Notes Point to Rose Coghlans New Extrav Update
The article surveys upcoming theater plans with Rose Coghlan obtaining a dreadful play from E. E. B. Rose for next season in unvisited cities. It mentions Sally in Our Alley by Hobart with Ludwig Englander music slated for New York mid August starring Marie Cahill and others, plus Dolly Varden nearing its 150th NYC performance before a planned withdrawal.
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Rose Coghlan
E. E B. Rose
Alice
Old Vincennes
Virginia Harned
George W. Hobart
Ludwig Englander
New York City
Marie Cahill
Sam Bernard
Joseph Herbert
May Robson
Georgia Caine
Harry Fairleigh
Lederer
Dolly Varden
Lulu Glaser
Francis Wilson
Marie Jansen
Entertainments Tonight at Local Theaters
Listings for Grand Opera House Keith's Theatre Epeeeme TWO Park Theatre Lovers Lane Chestnut Hill Park Willow Grove Park Victor Herbert's Orchestra Woodside Park showtimes and prices. Variety, minstrelsy, and orchestral performances fill the evening schedule across venues with 8.30 PM peaks.
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Keith's Theatre
Lovers’ Lane
Chestnut Hill Park
Willow Grove Park
Victor Herbert
Woodside Park
Conterno
Letter Carriers Outing Aids Sick Benefit Fund
Central Park hosts the fifth annual outing of city letter carriers to benefit the carriers' sick benefit fund. The event runs through Saturday with Gratti's Royal Marine Band entertaining and a mix of dancing. A Central Station versus Sub-Stations baseball game is on today, followed by bowling with the Peter Della Club tomorrow. Richard Quinn presides. committee includes Frank P. Smith, William Madden, Thomas Dunnigan, Ed Van Netter, Winfield Nutt, and Jacob Hess.
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Central Park
Gratti
Royal Marine Band
Central Station
Peter Della
Richard Quinn
Frank P. Smith
William Madden
Thomas Dunnigan
Ed. van Netter
Winfield Nutt
Jacob Hess
Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia Aids Growth
The fifty fourth annual report shows steady growth and expanded work by the Hebrew Education Society in Philadelphia. President Louis Gerstley urges renewing worn Yiddish books at Touro Hall and replacing some with English titles. Stenography and typewriting gain interest at Touro Hall while B nai B rith supports a manual training school with drawing, wood carving, garment cutting and manufacture classes. Most students originate from Russia, with few native-born.
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Hebrew Education Society of
Philadelphia
Louis Gerstley
Touro Hall
Aon
Carpenter Streets
B'nai B'rith
Russia
Chicago University plans $1.2 million education quadrangle
CHICAGO June 19 Plans by President Harper to spend 1.2 million dollars on a new secondary school quadrangle at the University of Chicago were announced. The project will add to an education building already under construction and form a larger university school complex.
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Chicago University
Chicago
University of Chicago
Harper
School of Education
Paris fashions spark a boom in short skirts and tailor made gowns
The Paris season defies pedestrain styles with walking skirts, inspiring American shops like Francis in Philadelphia to showcase linen gowns. Descriptions cover pale pink and blue linen frocks with habit backs, girdles, bishop sleeves, and sailor collars, reflecting Parisian couture adapted for American tastes. The piece closes with quotes on women's evolving roles and the value of distinction in work.
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Paris
Philadelphia
Francis
Couturiere
Parisian Sailor Hats Show Distinctive French Flair
A Philadelphia exhibit highlights novel sailor hats with bell crowns and curved brims in fabrics like white pique with black dots, linen with hydrangeas, white satin straw bindings, and velvet ribbons. Styles mix plain and trimmed looks for Parisian, American, and English tastes, featuring necktie bows and bold color contrasts.
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Philadelphia
Ehic
Cherry fashion blooms in Paris hotel wear and hats
Paris fashions celebrate June with cherry adornments. Big hats brim with fruit and cherry brooches appear amid red gowns and giant artificial flowers. The piece notes chic hotel dining attire and an American hat with white cherries and a peach atop a pale blue brim.
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Paris
Ritz
The Making of the Roly Poly by Martha Taft Wentworth
A 1902 Philadelphia Times recipe notes versatile roly poly desserts and savory roly poly mains. It guides suet crusts with beef and gravy fillings, prune roly poly steam methods, and berry filled variations with sauces. Includes prune soak steps and a blackberry raisin dessert method with egg batter cups and steamed puddings.
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Philadelphia Times
Martha Taft Wentworth
Youthful beauty through humor and openwork socks debated
The article surveys views on preserving youth, citing Max O'Rell and M. Bionet who argue humor and good temper keep women youthful. It then details fashion notes on children's stockings with dainty openwork patterns, white stockings gaining popularity, and a fashionable display seen on Chestnut Street featuring white linen attire and coordinated accessories.
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Max O'Rell
M. Bionet
Max O’rell
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Colgate Degrees Sereno E Payne LL D Honorary
Hamilton N Y June 10 Colgate University conferred the degree of LL D on Sereno E Payne chairman of the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives The honor reflects his service in Congress and leadership in tax and fiscal policy.
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Hamilton
N. Y
Colgate University
Bereno BE. Payne
Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Continental Not Yet Sold Amid Hotel Sale Denial
Dr. Charles M. Seltzer, president of the Continental Hotel Company, denied last night reports that a syndicate planned to buy the Continental Hotel. He said stockholders would not sell at the offered price and he still holds a controlling interest. The site has historic ties from Cooke's circus in 1837 to Peale's Museum and the 1860 hotel opening.
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Continental Hotel
Charles M. Seltzer
Continental Hotel Company
Siegel, Cooper & Co
Cooke’s Circus
National Theatre
Philadelphia Museum
Peale
Passed Dental Board Examinations Listed by State
Harrisburg June 19 publication lists those who passed the Board of Dental Examiners exams held in Philadelphia and Pittsburg from May 6 to May 9. The names include Isaac Abrahamson, M. A. Langefelt, Morris Abrahameson, John Dig, Jessie M. Allen, Robert C. Crawford, and many others from Philadelphia and various towns, reflecting a broad statewide success in dentistry certification.
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Harrisburg
Board of Dental Examiners of the
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Isaac Abrahamson
M. A. Langefelt
Morris Abrahameson
John Dig
Jessie M. Allen
Robert C. Crawford
M. Bowles
Sidney A. Martin
Frank G. Brown
B. A. Shepard
Frederick ©. Browne
T. A. Marley
Leon de Fernelmont
Allan D. Knoxon
Reuben FE. Denney
Justin BE. Nice
James Firth
Omas F. O'Keefe
Frank J. Gibbons
Joel L. Pardee
James W. Goddard
Frank G. Ritter
Louis A. Hawkes
Francis W. Sadler
Louis Herbs
Alva J. Savacool
Morris S. Hitterson
William T. Stewart
James T. Howard
Francis A. Warner
Mary Huebner
BE. W. Witter
Francis X. Kernan
J. T. Yoder
Harry J. Lambrecht
A B. Bardoe
Samuel C. Biddle
Montours
Mary Ae Bowen
Wellsboro
Man Carter
Pomecertewerron
Churchill
Hilledale
R. B. Colvin
Shellburg
William Coogan
Marnel M. Crawford
Thomas Deeds
Wood Park
A. A. Fuller
Bald Mount
P. Gernerd
Bethlehem
Morrow R. Gibson
West Alexander
Frank B. Hess
New Ae
Asa W. Heyl
Stanley Ironside
Nt Fond
G. Jackson
Westins N.jard
H. East
Willi Jwea
Amapert
Daniel J. King
Charles Marks
Middleburg
Anna V
J. O. Bearstler
W. Seltzer
Pottsville
Curtis A. Sheely
Levi D. Statpesa
Dog Sentenced to Death for Annoying Trolley Passengers
A yelping black and white dog was arrested yesterday by Policeman Bromley of the Frankford station and jailed. The animal faced death for annoyance to trolley car passengers after two weeks of running, barking, and snapping at people boarding and alighting. Complaints were filed at the station.
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Bromley
Frankford
Dog Thief Dog Captured In Store Escape
Bromley pursued the animal into a shop and using a rope around its neck corralled it and drove it to a jail cell. The dog howled for hours as it waited, to be moved to the pound for euthanasia under local order.
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Bromley
First Troop Wins Martin Trophy in Close Match
The third and deciding match for the Martin trophy was contested by six man teams from brigade and regimental non commissioned staffs and enlisted men. The First Troop edged the Second by two points at the First Regiment rifle range.
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Easton
Frank Curry
Frank B. Miller
William Lee
Samuel M. Billings
Sam’ M. Billings
Edna Rabe
G. Irvin Harris
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G. J. Harris
Elton J. Buckley
J. Alfred Coxe
Alice Rutherford
Bessie Stevenson Hanline
George W. Hanline
Powelton Avenue
George William Kern Newbold
Curtis H. Hannum
North Matlock Street
Miss Hannum
H. Martin
Charles Meyers
Wayne, Pa
Alice Roberts
Grace Johnson
Ella Wampole
Bertha Mason
Jennie L. Henson
Helen Warren
Laura Smith
Miss Warren
Alfred Reginald Allen
Ance
Clotilde Florence Cohen
Locust Street
Newport
Anna Hunt Paul
William Burnham
Miss Burnham
Grace Atlee
West Spruce Street
Sutton Island
J. P. Almy
Agnes Almy
Eaglesmere
H. W. Wetter
North Sixteenth Street
Chaney's
Prince Leopold Marie -Etienne du Croy
Belgium
Walter George Smith
Torresdale
A. Strouse
Freeport, Pa
Mrs. R. Schriver
North Seventeenth Street
Mrs. J. Wilmer Biddle
Europe
William R. Philler
Haverford
Gerald Holsman
South America
George Fales Baker
Emysdale
Ardmore
The
Adirondacks
John Norris
Cape May
John Cadwalader
York Harbor
Lois Adams
Albert Rosenthal
Longport
Naval Branch
Lafayette Olney
White Mountains
Thomas Langdon Elwyn
Idlewild
Chelsea
T. Harrison Snowden
F. Percy Smith
Misses Smith
Winthrop Smith
Robert E. Glendenning
Chestnut Hill
Wilbur Paddock Klapp
Spruce Street
Commodore Kuehnle
Atlantic City Yacht Club
John G. Watmough
Henry Whitaker Butterworth
Miss Birdie Constine
M. W. Lipper
Maryland Avenue
John F. Finney
United States
Hotel Iroquois
Mrs. W. Barklie Henry
Ventnor Int
Mrs. T. G. Howland
the Majestic
Edwin Hagert
T. P. Richardson
Mrs. D. Webster Dougherty
Kathryn M. Leidy
Mrs
William Disston
A. O. Bills
Mrs. A. Ronzano
Jose
Helen Gould
Irvington House
International Committee of the
Young Men's Christian Association
H. F. Potter
Dorothea Potter
Farley
Rowland
Lord Obold
Fox
Johnnie
Stange
Edwards
Frank Worthing
Julia Marlowe
Catulle Mendes
Queen Fiametta
Arthur Lawrence
E. H. Sothern
Will Jarrold Robertsham
Charles Wyndham
Miss. Marlowe
H. V. Esmond
Esmond
Viola
Isabella
Perdita
Mary Anderson
Hermione
Miss Marlowe
Mary Tudor
Miss Rehan
Kate
Entertainments Today
Grand Opera House
Hebrew Education Society
Atalanta
Fashion
Harper's Basar
Henry van Dyke
Prune Roly Poly
Sereno E. Payne
Colgate
Kendrick Bangs
the Sunday
E. W. Kemble
the Times
Dental
Specal
Dog
Postal
United Gas Improvement Company
United Gas Improvement Co
Partridge & Richardson
Gadtnic
Columbia Avenes
GEO. B. Newton & CO
Best CO
Thewe Ot
Martin
Broad Station
Long Branch
Peewee River Bridge
Seaside Rk
Pennsylvania Railroad
Compa
Iladelphia
Broad St J Long Branch
Delaward River Bridge
Seaside Park
Yas. Toter
Richard Joger
Ward Rinton
Frank B. Mower
John H. Merrill
Andrews
Rae
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