Christening at Francisco For Baby Helen Witter
Six month old Helen Witter daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Gooding Witter of Francisco was christened at 4 30 in the afternoon with a miniature corsage on her right arm. James Tate Mason was god and Miss Jane Perkins and B B Jermyn of Scranton Pa were godmothers with Russell Perkins as godfather for Mr Charles R Blythe of Francisco. Rev W H G Temple officiated. Guests and family attended a tea in the home of Mrs William Perkins with Miss Florence Williams and Miss Collins assisting. Mrs William Burwell hosted an informal dinner at the Tennis Club while J D Farrell entertained at the Seattle Club. Mrs George W Fischer and Mrs Fred Zwickey hosted gatherings at their homes with numerous guests and table arrangements featuring nasturtiums. The article lists many attendees and ends noting a swimming trip to Seattle on the 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Gooding Witter
Francisco
Helen
William D. Perkins
James Tate Mason
Jane Perkins
B. B. Jermyn
Scran- Pa
Russell Perkins
Charles R. Blythe Francisco
W. H. G. Temple
Florence Williams
Collins
J. D. Farrell
Seattle
and Farrell
Helen Farrell
Vancouver
Portland
Margaret Stewart
George W. Fischer
Fred Zwickey
Wing Point
Nastur
Mary Dud
Janet Powell
Walker
Monica Hughes
Iachel Prescot
Cynthia To0n
Irene Fisher
Miller
Zemula Pope
J. C. Marmaduke
the Washestel
Darthea Sharples
Emily Jerome
Rowena Wash
Clara
York
Ja Merrill
Mildred
Hortense Green
Missine Jerome
Lucille Eyman
Dorety Welcome Teas and Engagement News Across Social Events
Mrs F G Dorety honored in St Paul visit with informal tea at Mrs E P Whiting s home and luncheon by Mrs Frederick Roberts for six friends of the guest Mrs Dorety. Engagement announced Vera Blanche Kelso to Gordon St Prentice of Seattle. wedding August 12. Additional teas honor Eloise Newlands and Florence Duthie amid wedding plans and society note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Dorety
Frederick G. Dorety
St. Paul
FE. P. Whiting
Frederick Roberts
Dorety
E. P. Whiting
Woman's University Club
John Kelso
Irvington
Vera Blanche
Gordon St. Prentice
Seattle
Reba Macklin
Portland
Miss Kelso
Personal Governors and Notables Visit Seattle From Manila
Personal Governor General and Mrs. Francis Burton Harrison arrive in Seattle for several days en route to Manila with numerous social events planned. The note lists many guests including Mr. and Mrs. Brownell, Mr. and Mrs. Harrah, and Misses Green and Noble, plus travel plans and hotel hospitality across Seattle society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Burton Harrison
Manila
Philippine Islands
Seattle
Harrison
Beth Wrentmore
University of Washington
City
Mrs. Harrah
North Yakima
Paul Henry
Letters on Confession and Forgiveness in Love Dilemmas
Cynthia Grey revisits a discussion stirred by Anon and Happy and Sad, recounting past mistakes of a wealthy man and a troubled woman who both strive for acceptance. Readers weigh whether lovers should reveal old sins before marriage, with letters urging honesty or caution, emphasizing forgiveness and character over past misdeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon
Cynthia Grey
San Francisco
Seattle
Miss Grey
Earth
Horse Show At 608 Draws Few Spectators
The Sunday event attracted limited attendance with riders and mounts scarce. Ellen Messer, H R Messer’s daughter, won the ladies saddle class while Charles Castlen, wife of Major Castlen, took the blue in the officers mounts. Major Castlen also placed second in charger and high jumping events. Pantheon at Golf Club hosted luncheon by B C Neufelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Messer
H. R. Messer
Charles Castlen
Bellen
Major Castlen
Tea Parties And Dinners In Seattle Society Scene
Social notes describe Miss Emily Jerome hosting tea for Miss Rowena Wash with a porch setting and pink sweet peas, and a sequence of teas, luncheons, and dinners at homes across Seattle featuring local families and visiting guests from Oakland, Vancouver, and St. Louis. Events include Beaux Arts swimming party, Wing Point luncheon, Lighthouse for the Blind trustees, and a Victory Club dance, with notable attendees such as Mrs. Hadley, Mr. Guy Bates Post, and Miss Adelaide Pollock.
Mr Edwin Strout Returns Home After Operation
Mr Edwin A Strout, who underwent an operation last Thursday at the Minor Private hospital, is able to be removed to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin A. Strout
Romances of a Summer Girl at Lively Beach
Dorothy, 26, spends the summer at Lively Beach staking her job and 500 dollars savings on finding a suitable husband. The letters home to her chum Joan reveal her pursuits, hopes, and romantic escapades during the sunlit season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Lively Beach
Joan
Two Traps Close in on Certess and the Law
A dramatic scene unfolds as a wealthy father plans to shield his daughter Chrys from a planned wedding. A trap is set at the gate to seize Certeis, while a hidden antagonist watches from the beach with a diver’s outfit. Jo Bach warns of danger as a U‑boat threat looms. Jane Nell Scott resumes duties as Northwest field director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LAW
Secret Service
Daddy
Chrys
Certeis
Hamilton Certeis
Bach
Jo Bach
Japan
Jane Nell Scott
Seattle
Northwest
Othe
Boldt's Uptown and Downtown Dining Pair
patrons plan meals at Boldt's locations in uptown 1414 3d Ave and downtown 913 2d Ave seeking casual dining and quick service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boldt's
Uptown
3D Ave
2D Ave
Lemon Juice for Freckles Lotion Teaches Homemade Mix
This reader shares a simple recipe to mix two lemons juice with three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion. It promises clear soft skin and a rosy-white complexion at low cost and without irritation.
Despondent Women and Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy
A noted writer argues that women are naturally despondent yet mood dips may stem from a bodily condition. The article claims Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound addresses root causes by restoring tone and strength, returning women to a healthier state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Community clubs plan picnics and dances in local venues
Betsy Ross Auxiliary and Red Cross host a picnic at W park Thursday with dinner at 7. The Woman's Century club holds an anniversary picnic at Malt Lodge Bainbridge Island with a 10 30 steamer meet at Pier 3 to Bainbridge Elderblooms entertainment and refreshments provided by members. Washington Alumnae hold a Baker park picnic with 6 30 supper and activities for all ages. Seattle No 7 Degree of Honor hosts a benefit dance at Madame dancing academy with a musical program, dance, and a sale of preserves to support the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Century Club
Bainbridge Island
Pier 3
Dock
Bainbridge
Washington
Baker Park
Fversity of
Harvey Lantz
North
Alfred Thompson
Seattle
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Little Ann Witter
William T. Burwell
Ee D. Farrell
Miss Elser
Elser
Olive Leonard
Danceon
Betty Brainerd
Farwell Putnam Lilly
Marion Lilly
Louise Sun
Marjorie Campbell
St. Joseph
Little White House
Helen Walker
Hazel McMillan
R. R. Pullen
Eloise Newlands
George Newlands
Medina
W. H. Gafford
A. T. Timmerman
S. S. Williams
Mary
Frances Danz
H. P. Fisher
J. D. Lincoln
Florence Duthie
Herbert Roger
J. F. Duthie
Francis H. Brownell
New York City
New York
Boo Bryant
Mr. Bryant
Fannie E. Bryant
Bryant
Sacramento
Cal
James A. Haight
Agnes Inglia
James
Pierce Haight
Mount Rainier
C. H. Noble
Frances H. Brownell
Helen Noble
Frances
Bentonia Green
Yellowstone Park
Anthony
Sally Masters
Dobbs Ferry
Thompson
Miss Strong
Washington Hotel
R. D. Merrill
Virginia Merrill
Eulalie Merrill
Pierre Ferry
Barbara
Etta Keith Eskridge
Keith
Los Angeles
Union City
Hoods Canal
James Garfield Eddy
Everett
John W. Eddy
Vancouver Island
C. H. Whitelaw
Seaside
Douglas Secor
Rosas Downs
Wilson
Brazier
Harry Keyes Brooks
Crystal Springs
J. A. Ghent
Southeastern
Oregon
Stanley Ballard
Small Son
Yakima
David Gilmore
P. B. Truax
Jane
Brentwood
J. T. Ronald
Warren Gould
Henry Landes
Minor Hospital
Charlies H. Banks
Connecticut
Alexander Baillie
William Ripley
Tacoma
Ellis Morrison
Philipps’ Morrison
Morrison
Misa Llewellyn Morrison
California
Llewellyn Morrison
Philipps Morrison
Mrs
Jason D. Butler
Heybrook, Ee
Richard W. Perry
George Faris
Nancie Farnsworth
Lake Chelan
8. W. Fuerte
The
Orient
E. R. Holt
Sherwood Apartments
Frank Taylor
A. W. Follansbee
Charles BE. Guthrie
Gwendolyn and
Gale
East
France
Base Hospital 60
Frederick Burwell
A. S. Burwell
Williams College
J. Thomas Dowling
R. L. Snodgrass
Colorado
Joan Darlini
Eric Wallis
Cap'n
Vander
Marjorie
Lake Erie
Randy Nixon
Uttle
Captain Wallis
Joanie
Ives
Hagle Harbor
Leo C. Miller
St. Louis, Mo
Charles Pye Burnett
Gou
Ore
Alice Ives
Doris Day
Ginna Grey
Pantheon
B. C
Edward Reed Ingersoll
Elizabeth Maris
St. Louis
Mrs. Miller
Mr. and Ingersoll
Helen Rininger
Beaux Arts
Lake
G. L. Wakeman
Mrs. Lee
J. T. McVay
El‘Meport
Vashon Island
Janet
Sioux City
Stephen F. Chadwick
Hiram FE. Hadley
Hadley
John C. Pierce
Olympia
A. M. Young
H. F. Brown
M. A. Matthews
E. A. Stuart
George T. Hood
Edwin J. Bartells
Lindley
Louis Seagrave
J. E. Han
Marion Sowle
Frances Irwin
St. Cloud
Minn
Agnes Piles
Bruce Farris
Cecil H. Bacon
Frank Frederick
Frederick T. Fischer
Frederick Bentley
the Association of the Lighthouse For the Blind
Victory Club
Leschi Pavilion
Guy Bates
Karl Harbaugh
Fred H. Baxter
Rainier
Guy Bates Post
Metropolitan
Judge Burke
Matt Scurry
Claire Farnsworth
Charles Scurry
William Hanna
William Silliman
Boyd Wells
Woman’s University Club
Women’s University Club
Adelaide Pollock
Pollock
Regular Army of
United States
Mra. I
Fringer
A. E. le Ballister
Ballinger
Marshall de Mott Gates
George W. Soliday
Richard A. Ballinger
Bohemian Club
A. E. Strout
Betsy Ross
Red Cross
Etsy Ross
the Cross
W Park
Picnic For
Alummad Association
U. W. Dance
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