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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1908

Page

21

Social and Personal Notes From Washington and Vicinity

Mugaiman Br Homer met Miss Lebo four years ago crossing the court as ment. Miss Juanita Miller arrives at Saratoga after a month at Elberon to spend the rest of the summer with relatives. Many travelers depart for New York Nar­ragansett Pier or Maine coast. An interesting wedding unites Miss Alice Skillman Boswell and Mr Frank Morrison. Morrison plans an extensive trip. Boswell to host at Washington residence. Various guests and engagements spread through York Harbor Bar Harbor and Newport. travels, engagements, and visits of society figures and officials listed with brief notes.

Juanita Miller Joaquin Miller Elberon Saratoga Hattie Leland Circuit Bas -Re Anak Wilt Maine Mabel Board New York Javening Alice Skillman Bos=iwell Boswell Robert Stratton Boswell District Court Frank Morrison J William Hart Dexter Maryland Sadie Steers Bridie Emilia Boswell A. Farris Wanda von Eadort Arma von Fauorf RB. Miles G. H. Neale Virginis A. P. Harris Procter Rand R. A. Boswell William Woodward Iricherd Boswell Morrison Washington American Federation of Labor

Fashion Socialites Highlight Small Shops and Royal Gossip

The social column surveys boutiques and crafts in fashion, notes Queen Alexandra’s daily routines at Sandringham, and details Newport society onlookers. It profiles Miss Carrie Redmond’s engagement to Arturo Ovena, and lists several Boston and New York society bridesmaids and marriages with connections to prominent families and estates.

Busy day at Bar Harbor features tennis, tea, and a grand dinner

Bar Harbor Me reports a bustling schedule with a women’s tennis tournament at the swimming club, a putting contest won by Louis A Riley and M Riley of New York, and a lavish dinner dance hosted by Mrs William Perkins Draper for daughter Violet Cushman at Keno Valley Club. Notables invited include Br ans, Brun, Haymerle, Took, and Cushman clan members among many guests. A tea at Silver Birches drew hundreds with music by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and artworks loaned by Richard Olney from his private collection.

Bar Harbor Ang Kebo Louis A. Riley M. Riley New York Endicott L. F. Brigham William Perkins Draper Hebe Wright Charlotte Delafeld Daria Blasell Harvey Inglis Constantin Brun Howard S. Hosmer Robert ‘Minis Miss Jameson Washington Boston Symphony Orchestra

August Clearance Upholstery Dept Sale Text

August clearance sale at the upholstery department advertises discount on summer fabrics lace curtains and cretonnes with various ranges. lists include window screens screen doors and drapery items with prices per pair or yard and notes on value reductions across several fabric styles and patterns.

Odd Portieres and Rich Ad Designs Auctioned

Sale ad copy lists various portieres and drapery items with values and price ranges. Mentioned are pairs priced from 12 to 22.50 and higher value options up to 25.00.

Silk Damask and Valine Prices in Local Market

Fragmentary OCR text notes silk damask and various fabric items with price marks including S300 and $0.00. Mentions age, diet, and items like Barry and Vien studs with unclear context. Unable to determine full event or entities from the snippet.

Erin Amd Pa Barry

Imported Cretonnes and colorings vie for cover

A compact shopping note shows Cretonnes and related colorings competing for cover in a daily display. The ad mentions 30 cents and GO as pricing or code, reflecting a mid century textile market snippet.

Sherwood's Metal-frame Window Screens Itemized

Fragmentary OCR describes Sherwood's metal frame window screens with measurements and values. Mentions inclinations toward ventilation features and dimensions like inches and valid values, plus a catalog style note. The text is garbled but centers on product details and pricing.

Sherwood

Stock Screen Doors and Shelving Units for Sale

Advertisement lists a small stock of screen doors and fixtures with prices. Sizes include 2.50 by 6.8 and 2.8 by 7 feet, with wall price at 2.50. Includes details on quantities and sale terms for stock items.

Porch Shades for a Cozy Enclosed Porch Space

Porches can gain an extra room with ethene shades priced from 2.00 to 5.00. They block sun yet let in cool breeze, offer privacy, and let occupants see outside while outsiders cannot see in. Lightweight yet durable linden strips woven with strong thread form artistic, fade resistant shades in soft stain colors. Sizes 4x7.8 ft to 10x7.8 ft priced 2.00 to 5.00.

Moonlit Fashion Night At Narragansett Pier Gala

A perfect moonlit night drew a crowd to the Matthewson ballroom in Narragansett Pier for an evening of national dances and songs starring Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Duryea with a troupe of performers. The menu featured Hungarian Spanish and French dances plus a Greek cymbal dance and the Merry Widow waltz. notable attendees and registrations included many named guests from Newport Boston New York Chicago and Pittsburgh at the Casino and Gladstone hotels.

Narragansett Pier Piazare Rene la Montague New York Austin Sands Herbert C. Pell Newport William Stockbridge Boston C. L. Vaughan George Mercer William 2. Porten Kansas City George Morgan Chicago James MacArea Pennsylvania Railroad Water Hill Mayrea George, Shrady Nathaniel C. Campbell The Mathewson FP. A. Robbins Robbins Hartford the Mathewson J. Church James Chureh Ww. J. Sturgis Robert F. Maddox Atlanta E. F. Darreil Dorothy Darrel Stonington George H. Taylor John G. Milburn, Jr al &. Goodyear Buffalo N. Y John Mallory Pittsburg Gladstone

Lenox Dance Attends Large Season Luncheon Events

Mrs. Giraud Foster hosts one of the season’s largest luncheon gatherings at Bele Fontaine. A Pittsfield Maplewood Hotel dance for over 100 guests featured Mrs. Arthur W. Plumb hosting attendees including Carmen Martinez of New York, Jessica Bishop of Chicago, and the Peck sisters of Pittsfield. Attendees traveled from New York, Baltimore, and other cities, with social rounds continuing in Newport and at Aspinwall and Breezy Corners as summer visits persist.

Katherine Harriet Peck Pittffeld Edmund Randolph New York Newport Aspinwall Yeaterd Gao" C. Bryant Ansonia Conn Thomas de Foul G. Williams Baltimore Q. Gates Eleanor Gates Daniel Bacon W. R. Hotaling Richard C. Dixey Rosamond Dixey Frides Crossing John L. Thorndike Nina Gaither Francis Burrall Hoffman Drew Hageman Henry Winthrop Gray the Willows George Cabot Lodge Europe Lodge Gray Thomas Biddle Philadelphia Emily Biddle Alice Schenck Wellesley Wiliam Pollock Lenox John J. Wysong Holland Harkness Aspinwall Hotel London Adele Kneeland Bar Harbor Samuel C. Reed Paris Uteaton Ball Stobridge Brhce Clark Henry Dibblee Rock Lawn James Howard Kidd Wabar Mass Wil Iam Francis Bartlett Pittsfield

Newport social highlights and golf club nominations

Newport Aug 11 Mrs C Ogden Jones hosted the second Monday afternoon at home with guests seen at Mideliffs. Luncheon hosted by Mrs Elbridge T Gerry and by Mr and Mrs Augustus Ja for Ambassador Thomas J. O'Brien. Anna Sands and Mrs Craig Biddle hosted luncheons and dinners. Newport Golf Club annual meeting draws interest with many new member nominees including Jacobs Hoffman Terry and many Henderson and Sedgwick families. Notables registered at the Casino yesterday and visitors from Philadelphia Boston and Washington arrive for the season.

Newport C. Ogden Jones Mideliffs Elbridge T. Gerry Augustus Ja Thomas J. O'Brien Japan John PB. Merrett Richard Gambrill Gerton I. Winthrop R.livingston Beeckman Egerton L. Winthrop Elisha Dyer James Laurens van, Alen Clarence W. Dolan Sedgwick Jay Lorillard Spencer Robert Sedgwick, Jr Henry R. Sedgwick Stabley ‘Mortimer Robert Goelet Granville Kane Reginald C. Vanderbilt Peter F. Collier George Henry Warren Phillip Henry Martin Percy R. Pyne Strawbridge Philadelphia Mure Hdward J. Berwind Bayard Thayer Boston Rollins Moose Place Bellevue Avenue Charles Wilson Washington Theodore M. Davis Erocsat Howe Bateman’s

Depart workers on new currency drive at federal bureau

The New Chief Clerk of the Republican National Committee G C Thompson bids friends farewell at the Government Printing Office as currency printing swells the bureau of engraving staff. Night printers rise to about 150 with guards and returning forces, while many employees take leaves and returns from hospitals, vacations, and transfers across the post office and Treasury divisions.

G. C. Thompson Republican National Committee Bureau of Engraving Tol' A National Guard Potomac Forte George G Thomson Chicago Thomson London Ontario

Department staff vacation notices and leaves

Department of Agriculture personnel report multiple vacations and leaves across agencies. Willet Hays returns from Minnesota. Lula Lewis and Misa Lewis vacationing in Atlantic City. William Marcy toured Europe. Joseph Healey and Harry Armstrong on extended leaves. Frank Hiatt to visit Atlantic City. Helen Burr at Bluemont Virginia. Jessie Springer in Massachusetts. David Moise visiting relatives in Ohio. J. Meloy visiting Staten Island. Margaret McCutcheon planning Pennsylvania mountains trip. Mohler to Washington from North Dakota. Mary Baxter on leave. W. P. Cox and Albee on plant industry leaves. P Gouchenour to Colonial Beach. Q F Jones near Vienna Virginia. Zell on leave. Long on extensive trip north. Dr. Fisher on Western trip. Anna Pierce in Portland Maine. Anne Draper on leave in Auburn. John Wright in Maine. E Pennybacker tour in Northern States. limited office force for Congress. William Tinnall not taking vacation until fall. Ramsdell back after ten days leave. Langan and JG Langan on various leaves. A Jarboe three weeks away. George McDonald appointed lighthouse master. Vollmer promoted. Robertst promotion in manufactures. Halslip apprentice in training.

Joseph Healey Fire Room Rockaway Beach Long Island Harry Armstrong Frank H. Hiatt Atlantic City Mus. M Helen Burr Bluemont J. Meloy Bureau of Animal Industry Staten Island Margaret MrCutcheon Washington Pennsylvania Mohler Hismarck S. Oak Mary A. Baxter Bureau of Plant Industry W. P. Cox Albee Bureau of Plant Industey P. Gouchenour Colonial Beach Q. F. Jones Vienna Dr. Zell Bureau of Plant Idustry Anna L. Pierce Office of Public Roads Portland Anne E. Draper Auburn John C. Wright Maine J. E. Pennybacker

Promotions and Leaves At Lighthouse and Standards Offices

Census bureau promotes staff from 420 to 040 yearly, Gunwald Gondergon becomes second mate at 720. Lighthouse service sees raises for Keeners Niporginski 600 to 860 Orland Lyn 440 to 480 and Sanford Scott 445 to 480. J G Agnew of bureau of standards takes leave from August 1 to September 4. H. Dickinson travels to New England for three weeks. Roy Carty receives leave August 10 to 29. D E Thomas granted four weeks, three in England and Wales. Edwin Sperling to Chicago for three weeks. Chaves Spensler to Pennsylvania. W A Gwyer leaves for Atlantic City for three weeks. E A Chaffist granted no leave. to Rackaway Reach ten days.

Kxeeners Joseph Niporginski Orland Lyn Sanforg Scott H.C. Dickinson Bureau of Standards New England Roy VT. Carty 1Reau of Standards D.E. Thomas Bureau of Standson England Wales Chaves F. Spensler Ihe Bureau of Standards Spensler Pennsylvania W. A. Gwyer Washington Atantic City E. A. Chaffist Lighthouse Board Chaffist Rackaway Reach

Man sues over wife ad misrepresentation in marriage

Codn L. Williamson, a bookkeeper of 6 FE street NW, alleges in a petition for annulment that his wife Manel William son misdescribed herself in a matrimonial advertisement he answered in March 1905. They corresponded and married in November 1905 in this city, and he now seeks to have the union declared void on grounds of misrepresentation.

Manel Williamson Codn L. Williamson FE Street Williamson

Body to Be Brought Here for Conductor Collings

The body of Joseph F. Collins, conductor killed in Brocton Alabama, will arrive this evening for services at 7 o'clock. A funeral will be held Thursday morning at his sister Mrs Clara J L Tallafarra’s residence on Fairmont Street. Burial is planned in Frederick Maryland. Mrs Collings, his mother, two brothers Frank and Albert Collins, and a Birmingham committee of seven citizens will accompany the body.

Joseph FV. Collins Brocton Ala Clara J. L. Tallaferra Fairmont Street Frederick Collings Frank Albert Collins Birmingham

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