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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1902
Page
8
A vivid peek at the New York social season from horse shows to debutantes, balls, and private dinners. The cycle spans November to August with weddings, tours, and Atlantic season, noting figures, venues, and prominent hosts in a bustling, high society rhythm.
A vintage ad promotes Grape-Nuts as a ready to serve morning cereal. It urges light, non fatty foods for hot weather, recommends Postum Coffee and eggs, and highlights Grape-Nuts as economical and fully cooked with a recipe booklet included.
Mrs T B Messick hosts the St Johns Social Club at 520 West New York Street Thursday evening. Sidney W Elston plans a box party at Englishs Tuesday night for Minuet Club officers and guests. Bonaventure Cinch Club welcomed by Mrs William Holt Friday afternoon. Prize winners include Mrs J W Thompson Mrs A M Crouch and Mrs William Lewis. Hoyle euchre club's Friday afternoon entertainment honors Mrs Charlies Gilman Mrs J L Ellis Mrs H O Winter and Mrs A P Herron. Mothers Club of Father Mathew Brigade hosts next Tuesday at 15 East Downey street. Good Time Euchre Club entertained by Mr and Mrs W W Spencer Thursday. Rites won by Mr Lally and Mrs Jackett first, Mr Van Camp and Mrs Izor second, Mr and Mrs Spencer third. Hoosier Magazine Club holds last regular meeting of year tomorrow evening at 3015 North Capitol Avenue with Dr Charles Little presenting on Cecil Rhodes. discussion led by Thomas R Thornburgh. Century Club members held annual dinner last night at Canoe Club. toastmaster Charles P Doney, with toasts from Dr Cameron B McCulloch W W Thornton William E George William S Garber Robert W McBride Alfred E Dickey and George F Bass. Late Book Club entertained last Tuesday by Mrs Anthony Bowen and daughter Miss Willie Corinne Welling. golden flowers decorate rooms. dining room hung with lanterns and parasols. refreshments Japanese style. Musical program by Piccaninny Urchins and club members. Mrs Von Cannon reads George Ade fable How the Husbands Were Entertained at the Womans Club. Snap shot pictures taken of members.
Naomi Auxiliary plans a meeting with Mrs May N Clintock at 1216 Union Street next Thursday evening. Major Robert Anderson WRC hosts a lawn fete Thursday evening for Mrs Lizzie Shilling at 1307 East Tenth Street. W C A gospel meeting led by Miss Bartlett and featuring Edith Surbey singing takes place this afternoon at the association hall. Indiana Kindergarten and Primary Normal Training School graduating exercises are Thursday at 3 PM in the Tabernacle Church. Princeton University entrance exams are Thursday and Friday at the Indianapolis Academy under Alex Mitchell. College Avenue Baptist Church hosts a lawn fete Wednesday on the east vacant lot between Sixteenth and Seventeenth. Social and Business Union Roberts Park Church meets tomorrow at 2 30 PM with a musical program and refreshments.
A seventy year old applicant for relief claims twenty one children with the oldest aged fifty and the youngest an infant. He has married twice, a case noted beside similar examples including Dr. Hudson, chancellor of York, who fathered twenty four children. Another instance cited is Joseph Cooper’s family.
The town records a striking note about William Greenhill of Abbots Langley Hertfordshire who fathered thirty nine children by one wife. The observation contrasts with the wife bearing twenty six children in the same town. France is mentioned as needing such fertility.
A young New Yorker, short on cash, contemplates selling a battered travel bag and offers to sell steamer trunks with labels to a local leather goods dealer. The dealer explains a thriving market for worn trunks and labels, noting customers seek authentic, well-traveled appearances to imply wealth. He offers 2.50 for the bag and 7 to 10 dollars per trunk depending on wear.
W J Boles recounts how banks evolved from cold profit machines to friendly service hubs. A large bank hired a specialist to build out-of-town relationships, turning offices into information centers. The New York bank coordinated favors for correspondents, from housing needs to gifts, transport, and hospital visits, paying costs for stronger ties.
A tall young man presenting as J D Dole of Honolulu visited Secretary Wilson to discuss stopping snakes from reaching Hawaii. He spoke of fears snakes would be brought by soldiers from the Philippines and warned of snakes thriving in underbrush, urging cabinet action to prevent a pest.
The text notes Mr. Dole's policy attitude toward Hawaii and his many ventures. He is described as businesslike and busy with various projects. He has spoken with Baltimore businessmen and plans to sail soon for Honolulu.
Chicago Record-Herald recounts a tale from Rev. Dr. John Henry Barrows of Oberlin College. While organizing a religions congress, a young stenographer accepted a valentine from Barrows’s son, then delivered it to the doctor. The note, written by Barrows’s wife, ends abruptly with the line Here is where Dr. Barrows always cuts the story off.
Ernest Thompson Seton recounts how animals respond to his singing with squirrels drawn to him before fleeing at the sound of Old Hundred The clergyman quips that the birds may fear a collection next.
A Brooklyn Eagle query editor grows upset over a letter from his wife that supposedly addresses every social household and historical question. He exclaims in frustration and then resigns after recognizing her handwriting and the pressure it would bring.
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