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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1906

Page

25

August Sale of Wool Blankets Draws Households

Annual August sale offers fine fluffy wool blankets at 25 to 33 percent off regular prices. Seconds from a leading eastern manufacturer feature slight imperfections, with many sizes and colors available. About 300 pairs, prices range from 85 cents to $9 per pair, crib blankets and twin beds included. Second floor Eleventh Street.

Washington socialites abroad and travel plans

Mrs J B Aleshire and two daughters sail to Europe for a four year study and tour while others depart for Lake Placid Newport Capon Springs Atlantic City and various seaside and mountain retreats. Notables include Dr Sterling Ruffin Mrs Frances Hagner and numerous families planning weeks to months away with a mix of education visits and leisure travel.

J. B. Aleshare Europe Sterling Ruffin Canada Frances Hagner Lake Placid W J Miller Capon Springs

Mischler to Murray Bay With Mrs Mischler This Month

Wendell Wo Mischler assistant private secretary to the Secretary of War is summoned to Murray Bay Canada by the Secretary of War. He will depart this morning accompanied by Mrs Mischler and will be away during August and September.

Wendell Wo Mischler Secretary of War Murray Bay Canada Mischler

Mrs Agnes Miller Dead Washington Correspondent's Wife

Mrs Agnes Miller wife of John P Miller Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Sun died at Providence Hospital at 3 am after four months of illness She leaves husband two children Charlotte W Miller and John P Miller Jr Her funeral will be from 1423 Chapin Street at 10 20 am tomorrow Burial private in Glenwood Cemetery Her father Capt Thomas D Walker commanded the revenue cutter Tuscarora and was in Baltimore for the funeral Her brothers Merryman Fred Walker and Percy Walker from Brooklyn are due for the service.

Agnes Miller John P Miler Washington The Balthmore Sun Providence Hospital Chapin Street Glenwood Cemetery Mia Miller Miller Baltimore J Merryman Fred HB Percy E Walker Brooklyn Mra Miller Charlotte W Miller John P. Miller

Engaged in Europe Daughter of Mrs Postlethwaite to wed Hal Cobb

Society notes announce Carolyn Postlethwaite will marry Hal Cobb of New York after her return from Europe. Wedding in Washington expected. Cobb a Beaux Arts student in Paris. Mrs Postlethwaite, debutante and society favorite, heads a bright circle of young women including Miss Colton and Mrs Bias. Meanwhile Sunshine Poet at Chevy Chase hosts a Friday concert by Miss Hallowell and her group.

Europe William M Postlethwaite Hea Carolyn Hal Cobb New York Beaux Arts Paris Cobb Washingto Cav Treasury Mies Postiethwaite New Hampshire Avenue Dupont Circle West Pairt Washington Postlethwaite Marjory Colton Mra Cornelis Bias Alice Gorgon Parker Dirs Julian Ripley Sunshine Poet Chevy Chase Chevy Chase Inn Maryland Miss Hallowell Sweet Singers Automotive Club

How It Sounded From the Cleveland Scene

A brief dialogue in the Cleveland Scene recounts a musician named Miss Thumper and a joke about a nocturne. The old gentleman asks if the performer is a great player. Mr Chumper replies the man was not a great pianist but used to be a piano tuner.

Clevelana Thumper Chumper

Lehr Assaults Camera Man On Newport Street

Special to The Washington Post Newport July 31 A photographer seeking street society photos is assaulted by Harry Lehr who grabs, shoves, and finally secures the camera plate after a struggle outside Howard & Co. The crowd watches as Lehr's wife joins, a vase is broken, and the scene ends with Lehr promising to pay damages.

Washington Post Newport R J Harry Lehr Lehr Howard & Co Mrs Lehr Stae Lehr Eny Sayng Lerr

Deluge of schemes and romance rocks New York society

Matthew Blacklock a broker dreams of breaking into top circles led by Rochack and Langdon Mellvine while embroiled with Anita Biersty, a society favorite. He risks ruin after Textile shares crash and a dramatic confrontation with Anita and Mrs Ball at a family gathering reveals tensions between East and West Side families, with an impending wedding and a looming minister.

Matthew Blacklock Forner Roetiack Langdon Mellvine Colorle Anita Biersty Rochack Langdon Selix Anita Aalth Jon Healey Blacklock Auita Joe Allie Mre Allce Alva Brooklyn O Presbyterian New York Noulve Ball Amita Charmin West Side East Side Mr. Blacklock Mr. Langdon McCabe

A Story of Love and High Pinance Ends In A Marital Rift

A narrator recounts a divided evening as Anita confronts social pressures and a wedding by a Methodist minister. The arrival of Jo e’s daughter and a tense ride home expose loyalties, pride, and fear of scandal. The night ends with a fragile vow and a promise of tomorrow.

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