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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
12
REMNANT DAY features new spring models in Women’s Fine Quality Patent Coltskin Pumps with Goodyear welt soles and Cuban heels. Sizes listed across rich assortment. Third floor Terth Street Friday Special highlights embroidered linen handkerchiefs at 15 cents, regular 25 cents. Plus 20 dozen pairs Women’s Pure Silk Hosiery at a special $1.00 price.
Friday special in torchon laces offering real linen torchon laces in widths from 1 to 2 inches at special price per yard. Two small dress lots in conservative styles for morning and street wear priced at $10.00 each, including linen and serge dresses in sizes 34 to 38 and 34 to 36 priced lower than regular values.
Friday clearance sale offers a large assortment of picture frames made from leftover molding. Frames in gilt and wood finishes cover sizes from postcard to very large, with odd sizes included to fit without glass at prices of 10 15 26 and 23 cents. Fourth Sore street.
Large stock of high grade brass beds sold as floor samples with minor damage. Listing includes 14 ft solid brass bed with posts and fillers for 25.00, 1% ft red brass displays 11.00, 3 ft red brass tubing beds 22.50, satin finish models 15.50, massive brass beds 3.50 each, 146 ft bed with posts and fillers 230.00, 1946 ft bed with posts 5.00, and more, all marked with reduced prices and prior was values.
A small lot of High grade Devon Bicycles offered in aluminum with 20 and 22 inch frames in black. Built for durability and use by men and young men, featuring self-contained ball bearing cups, adjustable handlebars, a good spring saddle, strong wheels, and reliable rubber tires. Priced at 16 1/2 dollars each, previously 25 dollars. Fourth four enter.
New York April 2 The Case divorce action centers on Edith Case wife and maid Kessie Conn as corespondent with witnesses claiming horse race gambling lavish club life and daily spends. Gordon Case says wife pawned jewelry to fund excesses while he lived on 25 weekly. he earns 19 annually. He asserts their finances and debts defy his income.
Washington society notes detail Mrs Daniels hosting North Carolina delegates with the Secretary of the Navy and Mrs Daniels returning from North Carolina. Numerous teas dinners and luncheons are described with Army and Navy Club and Shoreham events, visits by Miss Helen Hide, and extended social engagements among diplomats and notable guests.
Members of the Resident Society announce engagements and social gatherings. Attendees include Mrs Charles B F Taxyloi of Goldsboro, Mrs Edwin C Gregor of Saulsburg, and many others. a prominent wedding between Miss Ruth Lourae Andresen and Mr David Ralph Miller took place at 1631 Newton Street NW with ceremony by Rev John T Huddle. The couple planned a Northern trip and new home at 1869 Monroe Street NW after May 15.
Society notes from Windsor and New York describe King George prohibiting wines spirits and beer at royal tables with temperance drinks like barley water and lemonade. The page covers Mrs Patrick A Valentine’s dance for her son and daughter-in law, spellings of attendees, and social movements including the Armour wedding party and Chicago ties. It also reports the will of F Hopkinson Smith probate estimates, a Aiken barbecue ball, clothing seizure case in New York court, and appointments for state crop estimates and private secretaries.
An exhibit week long by the Southern Industrial Educational Association at 331 Southern Building honors DAR delegates. The room is flower decorated with gifts from White House conservatories via Miss Margaret Wilson, honorary president. Mrs John Addison Porter of New Haven, widow of the former secretary to the President, visits with her daughters and renews old friendships. Mrs Goodwin DO Ellsworth hosted a luncheon Tuesday.
Mrs. Alexander M. Thackara Jr of the Biltmore Hotel will operate Saratoga’s famed Casino for a year with renewal option. Alterations begin a zone, first event a July 1 ball attended by New York society. A dancing pavilion, outdoor indoor floor, and a reopened restaurant with liquor will be added, but gambling will not be resumed.
Publisher Lester Clarkson of the Full Gospel and Rescue Journal asks a circuit court to return his three children, alleging his wife Mabel B Clarkson deserted him for Owen D Conn, a burglar shot by police in San Francisco, and kidnapped the youngsters after returning to Chicago. He charges she threatens to ruin him publicly unless he provides money.
Special to The Washington Post Warrenton Va April 22 social life saw a new twist as Warrenton Hunt Club hosted a hunt tea at Neptune Lodge paddock James K Maddux home Four jumping classes judged by Charles H Hurkamp Fredericksburg Va produced results in three divisions Ladies hunters Edward B McLeans Red Bird ridden by Foon Glascock Full Cry ridden by Mrs May Maddux Aquilla ridden by Masa Davidson Green hunters Jack Senhouse led the way with first place
Readable text lists items such as cream of Celery Soun Oriental Stew scalloped Tomatoes Hot Ginger Bread with Lemon Sauce Coffee Tuesday Breakfast. Cracked Wheat Wegs a la Caracas Poposers, Coffee. Liv tH Cold Sliced Ham Potato Salad Sponge Drops chocolate.
The lineup includes three horses owned by Mrs Barrett with riders Jack Williams and J Giasoch. two horses linked to Mrs Maddux with riders WF Wilbur. a third grade entry owned by Mrs Mas Maddux ridden by WF Wilbur. a Free for All race won by Willie Brier ridden by T C Giasoch. a Full Jury entry owned by Mrs Maddux with rider WF Wilbur. and Jgch Senhouse owned by Mrs Barrett with rider Jack Williams.
Glasgow tramways committee decided to employ as many additional women as needed to fill vacancies caused by men joining for service. About 490 women will be required to operate trams. They will be paid 27 shillings weekly and provided with uniforms.
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