Washington Riding and Front Club Picnic in Rock Creek Park
A large Washington social event at Rock Creek Park features a riding club picnic with about seventy guests plus a crowd in autos. Activities include paper chase, musical chairs, egg-in-spoon races, hurdle races, and dancing, but rain cuts the evening short. prizes donated by prominent women and captains from diplomatic circles highlight the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek Park
Washington Riding and Front Club
Rackreek Park
Autes
W. R. Eno
Ruth Whorlerson
Zleut
Whitside
Winen
Glenville Fortescue
Huntington Jackson
William Draper
Arthur Lee
Beckwitz
W. oNlitter
Brodgett
Mi Delano
Upper Sixteenth Street
George Oakley Totten
Beautiful Cordelia Biddle Becomes Duke Bride in Brilliant Assembly
Cordelia Biddle, noted debutante of the Quaker City Smart Set, marries the heir to a Duke fortune in a lavish social event. A galaxy of society figures attends, including Elizabeth Wiley, Roberta Wiley, John Evans, and Lieut. Comdr. Enoch among others. The ceremony cements ties with prominent European and American names in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia Biddle
Quaker City
Elizabeth and
Roberta Wiley
John ©. Evans
Frank F. Carpenter
Francis Carpenter
Viscount de Aire
Count Bonde
Miniater Brun
Denmark
W. AR. Eno
Comdr. Enoch
George Oakley Totten
Miss Biddle Bride of Angier Duke at First Page
The wedding of Miss Cordelia Bradle Biddle and Angier B. Duke drew a vast Philadelphia crowd and high society ties. The bride wore a simple white satin gown with orange blossoms, carried lilies of the valley, and wore no jewels aside from her husband’s diamond necklace. After a brief ceremony at the church, guests crowded outside, then a lavish reception, and the couple departed for Chicago in their car Olympia. Gifts valued in hundreds of thousands included a diamond necklace and a pearls set from the bridegroom’s father. The bride’s family and the Duke lineage are noted for prominence in industry and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlins
Miss Riddle
Walnut Street
Angler B. Duke
Philadelphia Wai
Olympia
West Philadelphia
West
Chicago
of & Cook
Cordelia Bradlegot
Angier B. Duke
Rich Bridal Gifts for Miss Cordelia Biddle in Philadelphia
Philadelphia April 28. Miss Cordelia Biddle received a vast array of gifts totaling hundreds of thousands. Notable items include a $50,000 pearl necklace from Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin N. Duke, a $25,000 diamond necklace from the bridegroom, a gold mesh bag with C B D monogram, and a sapphire brooch from Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Stotesbury. The bridal party contributed silver, clocks, vases, bowls, and other fine wares, plus a Fifth Avenue mansion and a bank account to secure income for life. Nearly 600 gifts listed from many prominent names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cordelia Biddle
Benjamin N. Duke
Slater
James B. Duke
Edward T. Stotesbury
John R. Fell
Alexander van Rensselaer
Bishop
Perry
Frederick W. Schmidt
William Lyman Biddle
Craig Biddle
Watson Bradley Dickerman
New York
Rodman Wanamaker
Charles Penrose
Percival Smith Hill
Mrs. Garland
Keene
George W. Childs Drexel
Silver Service
Brothers of Bride
Victrola
A. J. Drexel Biddie, Jr
Livingstone L. Biddie
Douglas Fairbanks
Robert Byron Dula
Sydney Emlen Hutchinson
Robert Kennon Smith
J. Kearsley Mitchell
William Baker Whelen
G. Underwood
William Mitchell Grace
Hamilton Carson
Alexander Elliott
Paul D. Mills
Harry Darlington
Pittsburgh
Edward Morrell
William Thaw 3d
Bride
Theodore Crane
Yuille
Isaac T. Starr
Pauline Dishton
James Francis Sullivan
A. J. Drexel, Jr
George W. Hill
William Sturgis
Preston P. Satterwhite
Graubb
Duke Biddle Wedding Draws Society of Many Cities Guests
A large society wedding at Duke Biddle drew prominent guests from Philadelphia and New York, with leaders like Mrs. Frank Fell and Mrs. John Thayer among those noted for beauty and presence. Attendees included James and Benjamin Duke, A. J. Drexel Jr., Perry Belmont, Henry P. and Oliver Harriman, the Drexel and Biddle families, and many other Philadelphia and regional social figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Misa Cordelia
Hiddla
Angler Buchanan Duke
Frank Fell
John Thayer
New York
James Dukes
Benjamin Dukes
A. J. Drexel, Jr
Mims Marjorie Gould
Drexel
Dahlgren
Katherine Dahlgren
Misa Ulrica
A. J. Drexel
Perry Belmont
Henry Pailie
John Drexel
Oliver Harriman
Oliver Carllay Harriman
Mabel Gerry
Angelica Gerry
Philp Oo. Mille
S. Frederia Milla
Leonard Sullivan
Townsend Horner
Orson D. Munn
Williamston W. Fuller
Robert L. Dula
John B. Cobb
Fudge
E. H. Gary
Preston Satterwhite
Howard Renshaw
Bache
Arthur Gibb
George W. Hill
James A. Blair
Ralph Blumer
Cyril Hatch
Harry Lehr
Baltimore
Biddle
Wharton Drexel
A. J. Drexel Paul
Paul Denekia Mis
Charles A. Munn
Pittsburgh
Biddie
Benjamin EK. Thaw
Hradley
Lawrence Townsend
Washington, D. C
Washington
Henry Brinton Coxe
William Ellis Beall
Samuel W. Houston
Edward ¥. Baale
James Francis Sullivan
Frances Livingston Sullivan
Misa Leta Sullivan
Harry Maybin Hart
Cornelius Stevenson
Theodore W. Reath
Edward T. Stotesbury
John Kearsley Mitchell 3d
George W
Roberts
George J. Harding
George J. Harding, Jr
Paul Thompson
Jean Thompson
Virginia Roberts
Cornelia Carter Leidy
Mary Frances Fisher
Jean C
Arthur Browne Weds Miss Jane Walter in Rockville
Miss Jane A Walter daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Walter of Rockville married Arthur Browne of Washington at Ravenswood near Rockville. Ceremony at 3 pm conducted by Rev Dr Austin with mourners present only from both families. They leave for a longer trip and will reside at the Dresden Washington after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Walter
Rockville
Washington Post
Ravenswood
Jane A. Walter
Frank Walter
Arthur Browne
Washington
Austin
Episcopal Church
Chevy Chase
Browne
Roland Acree Waddilll
New York
Alexander Britton Browns
Woman Suffrage Day Celebration at Public Library
A program marking Woman Suffrage Day will be held Saturday evening in the Public Library auditorium under the District of Columbia State Equal Suffrage Association. The event includes music, addresses and interpretive dance with performances by the Girls' Glee Club, Edna Kohmann, and a speech by Senator Moses E. Clapp followed by a symbolic dance and the Battle Hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
District of Columbia State Equal Suffrage Association
Girls’ Glee Club
Robert M. la Fallette
Edna Kohmann
Moses E. Clapp
Minnesota
Mildred Anderson
Rachel Kerr
Dorothy Kaen
Marie Hansen
St Cyr Husband of Mrs Silent Smith Inherits $280000
Philadelphia April 28 A suit to recover property claims St Cyr husband of Mrs Anne Armstrong Smith believed fleeced by his wife. White Plains shows he received 280 000 from his first wife's estate. the widow St Cyr sister of Mrs Drexel, mother of Anita Stewart. Courtship at White Sulphur Springs and Palm Beach linked the bridegroom and Mrs Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jean H. E
St. Cyr
Anne Armstrong
Man Smith
James Henry
S37" Smith
Tor
Lewisburg
W. Va
William C. Clark
Westchester County
White Plains
Mra. St. Cyr
Mra
Anthony J. Dr
White Sulphur Springs
St. Yr
Edward Pendleton
Palm Beach
Savannah
Atlantic City
Bouthearner
Camden
Keep the Children Bright and Happy
An old ad claims children suffer when digestion fails and recommends Dr Caldwell's Serup Pepsin laxative for kids. It touts gentle non narcotic relief, no opiates, and urges writing for a free trial bottle to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwella
W. B Caldwell
Gay Wwington Sr
Monticello
Ifa
Elle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hunt Club Folk Afield
Washington Society
Wooon. Ritter
Osborne Jones
F. A. Delano
Delano
Margaret Howard
Elliott
Mary Cameron
A. Wolston Helmes
Helen Marye
Dennis Upson
W. St Claire Howan
Col RI. Thompson
R.olden Ronaldson
Ruth Donaldson
Jennette Harlan
Ruth Hitchcock
Alexandra Ne
Underwood & T
MR. and
Mrs
Angier Buchanan Duke
Miss Biddle
Bride OF
Angier
Duke
Briée
Bellevue-Stratford
van Rensselaers
Drexels
Fells
Cassatts
Anthony J. Drexel
Drexel Bunking House
A. J. Drexel Biddle, Jr
Livingston Tludion Biddle
Anthony, Jr
Angier Buchanan Duke Was
Durham, N. Y
Benjamin N
Sarah Angler Duke
American Tobacco Company
New York Society
New York City
Mary L Duke
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Duke
Calumet
Racquet
Ardsley
Automobile Club of America
Sleepy Hollow
Rumson Country Club
Seabright
WN. J
Antonie ¥. Stewart
David
Bo Chew
Misa Evelyn Chew
Anna Ingersoll
Charles B. Wright
James M.anders
Robert Massey Drayton
J. R. Evans Roberts
Inez Drayton
Susan B. Ingersoll
George
George ©. Horwitz, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Leidy, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Scott
Robert Sturgis Ingersoll
A. Mercer Biddle
Oliver Beton Cromwell
Charles Biddle
Arthur Biddle
Edith Biddle
Charles West Churchman
Crozer Robinson
Wiliamb. Churchman
William B. Churchman
A. Beatrica Gegelin
Gariner Cassatt
Mies Eugenis Cassatt
Eden Mary Cassatt
Charities Stewart Wurta
Mary Stuart Wurts
Jamen Large
Bre
G. G. Meade Large
Isabel Wurta Page
Richard Tilthman
Gabriella Tiughavan
Serge
Palais Royal
A. Lisner
Oldiman
Hudson
Howard E. Coffin
Detroit
Hudson Motor Car CO
Mick
Conn. Ave
N. W
Semmes-Kneessi CO
Hudson Light
Charlotteeville
Norfolk, Orange
Staunton
Jefferson Garage, Inc
C. BE. Wright & Co
Hudson Automobile Agency
Beverly Garage Co., Inc
Atric Trip
Thia Ify
Sixsmith
Culture Studio
Belasco
Joseph Santley
Walter Jones
Roy Atwell
Europe
Scala Theater
London
Seeee Senter
Maia
Charlotte Walker
Nazimova
Baily
F. Keith
Nationa
Joe Hartig
Happyland
Harry Hastidg
Philadel Downtows
Janess Miller
Brighton
W. A
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