August Sale Furs Offer Unmatched Stock And Prices
The August Sale continues this week with a wide stock of furs including Russian sable Russian mink jack wolf Persian lamb and more. Customers may select skins and styles for custom made pieces at sale prices and assured authentic representations. Prices are briefly noted for several items.
Scarfs Offered At Discounted Prices In Clearout Sale
Readable fragment shows scarf pricing lines with several price and value pairs. Specifics include nine fifty each with twelve fifty value and other variants. prices range from seven fifty to twenty dollars. No clear event or date provided.
Social and Personal: Barrests and Ambassadors in Europe
Social notices recount Mr Barrest's dinner. Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and family in Scotland. United States ministers incl. Barrett and Squiers arriving in New York. city and resort happenings with Bar Harbor and Paris guests. royal fashion notes on King Edward VII and society chatter in Washington, London, and Cannes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitelaw Reid
Scotland
Squiera
Mew
York
Panama
Cornelis N. Bliss, Jr
Bar Harbor
Great Britain
London
Reid
John Ward
Jean Held
Dorchester House
United States
Squiers
New York
Gotham
Mystery of Milionaire Widow Model Solved in Lisboan Tale
CHAT OF WELL KNOWN PEOPLE From Various Exchanges reveals that Mrs. Stetson widow of John B. Stetson of Philadelphia became Count Santa Malalla’s wife after posing for his statue of Amelia, Queen of Portugal. The widow’s identity had been kept secret amid rumors she belonged to exclusive society circles and was wealthy. The statue, made after the Lisbon assassinations, honors Queen Amelia and was intended for Lisbon’s royal art galleries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetson
John B. Stetson
Philadelphia
Count Santa Malalla
Amelia
Portugal
Fine Arte
misHenaire
English Society Notes on Marienbad Visit and Dover Gig
On return from Marienbad the Drexels will occupy their Grosvenor square house as photo avoidance remains. The wedding of Jack Churchill, son of Mrs George Cornwallis West, draws high society scrutiny with the Duke of Marlborough presiding. Fashion shifts from high heels to practical broad heels, while Mak Georges Law fuels chatter at Dinard and Countess Helena of Orleans maintains English ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marienbad
Dréxels
Grosvenor Square
Drexels
Jack Churchill
George Cornwallis’ West
Jerome
New York
Duke of Tea
George Cornwallia West
Churdhiy
Abingdon
Martbotoyeh
St.” Church
Oxford
Duke of Marlborough
Fordshire
Soda Health
FASHION AT THE RESORTS IN LENOX LISTS GUESTS
Lenox social notes detail dinners and luncheons hosted by Blake Field Parla and others. Guests include Washingtons Bolt London Dykes Doane and various New York Philadelphia and Boston residents. The piece notes villa plans and hospitality at Pine Needles Elm Court City Nook Stonover Farm and Windyside with events around August in Lenox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
Mass
George Baty Blake
Pine Needles
John Bolt
Washington
William B. Osgood Field
Elm Court
Helen Parla
City Nook
H. Ernest Goodman
Charles Henry Scott
James B. Ludlow
Philadelphia
Ludlow
Joseph Dykes
Misa Dykes
New York
Wilson
Frank Wie Son
Saratoga
William E. Doane
Wiselow Grove
Herbert Parsona
Stonover Farm
Adirondacks
Frank H.hughcock
Republican National Committee
W. Murray Crane
Senator's Villa
Mount Pleasant
Windsor
John —. Parsons
St. Helen's
Interlaken Church
Parsons
IE. H. Hams
Emma Hames
Richard C. Greenleaf
Windyside
Fancy Dress Clambake At Narragansett Pier Delights Society
At the Point Judith Country Club on August 23 a fancy dress clambake featured original costumes. Waroo Marrow won for originality dressed as Cy Perkins arriving in a hay wagon. Society guests included Miss Gladys Smith and Miss Olivia Hitchcock as an Indian princess and Spanish dancer. A children’s party provided by Mrs. James H. Sullivan entertained 24 youngsters with an orange tree centerpiece and a decorative duck filled with favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett Pier
Point Judith Country Club
War Oo
iMarrow
Cy Perkins
Gladys Smith
Olivia Hitchcock
New York
Alfred E. Norrie
Little Red Riding Hood
Harry la Montagne
Philp la Montagne
Mephistophetes
James H. Sullivan
Ocean Road
Masters
Billy
Banigan Sullivan
Dinners At Bar Harbor Hop Draws Elite Guests
Bar Harbor August 2 The Swimming Club hop drew many young and older guests with elaborate dinners beforehand Hosted by New York figures including Mr and Mrs Robert Endicott and Mr and Mrs J L Ketterlinus The guest list featured Miss Edith Pulitzer Miss Violet Cushman Count Alexander Torol Prince Vincent zu Windisch Graetz and Baron Haymerie among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Robert Endicott
New York
J. L. Ketterlinus
Morgan G. Barnwell
Myr
Platt-Hunt
Meserp
L. EH. Frieth
Charles Howe
E. E. Opdycke
William Alexander
Gladys Endicott
Suydam
Frances Alexander
D'Vione
Fenno Cary
Katherine Steward
Margaret Wright
McFadden
Out of Tune Pain and Nerve Harmony in Medical Ads
An early 20th century medical advertisement explains pain as a nerve imbalance and promotes Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills to soothe nerves and relieve distress. It argues pain stems from nerves and restoration of harmony cures discomfort, with emphasis on accessible treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Perez Naver Bol Nold Ee Medical CO
Dichat
Dinner for golf players at Deal Golf Club
West End Long Branch New Jersey hosts a subscription dinner for golf players with nearly 20 guests. Notable attendees include H Nicholas Crusius and his guests William Miles Jr G Franklin Hillenbrand F Petetreau Harry Hemming Elbridge Gerry Snow Jr Edward Steindler Charles Bernheimer William Anderson and Francis Upton. Women receive brocade and silver jewel cushion boxes while men get cigarette cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Long Branch
N. J. Aus
Deal Golf Club
H. Nicholas Crusius
William Miles, Jr
G. Franklin Hill
Mehdames
Joseph M. Byrne
Vincent Mlattery
John W. Hallahan
John T. Keresty
Percy W. Randall
Edward J. Lairdlaw
Frederick HH. Eaton
Victor M. Harie
Julius Mayer
George B. Buchanann
James McDonnell
James E. Kelley
John, D. Johnson
Thomas 8
Barnegat
Henry J. Adams
Bosston
Abraham L. Newman
Hollywood
Samuel Shuman
A. ©. Rathshesky
Varl Brandt
Henry A. Shuman
Boston
Ruby, Speyer
Waldo Irving Shuman
Takawassee
Judge
Wilbur A. Helsley
Lake George
Army and Navy Union all garrisons plan reunion
Six local garrisons of the Army and Navy Union in the District of Columbia plan a general reunion in Grand Army Hall on Labor Day evening under Col Theodore Roosevelt Garrison. Invitations go to current and former members. Meade reports many new joins. The event aims to ratify actions by agrinutees and restore harmony, with a musical and literary program by local talent. A plan for a veteran division in the inauguration day parade is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the District of Columbia, Army and Navy Union
Grand Army Hall
Labor Day
Theodore Roosevelt
Union
George L. Snider
Meade
Roosevelt
Baltimore
Jann 3S. Walker
F. ©. Rauch
G. A. BR
Ena
Army and Navy Union
Roosevelt Garrison
A. C. Broacker
van A. Sahn
Thomas A. Taylor
John F. Harvey
William Ff. Barry Garrison
B. Fase
J. J. Strain
C. 8. Wilder
Tod A. Thoman
Thomas F. Green
David Db. Porter Garrison
T., Lee
Charles W. Blush
Wiliam “A. Hickey
BE. V. Peffeys
John Ash
Ommander Jurgerson
Otto Sontag
Lidut. Slattery
George W. Batten
A. C. Bomar
Géf
Guy. V. Henry
Gen. Buchanan
Aleo
President Roosevelt hears China mission talk at Christ Church
President Roosevelt attended a morning address at Christ Episcopal Church in Oyster Bay on a China mission talk by Astenar. Howard Oliege Wu spoke of mission work, education, and industry in China. Mrs Roosevelt and daughters were present as the President wore a black suit and fedora rather than his usual white duck suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Astenar
Christ Episcopal Church
Howardoliege
Ciatttons
China Mission
Roonevelt
Ethel
Elizabeth Sousa Dies in Washington Widow of Antonio Sousa
Elizabeth Sousa widow of Antonio Sousa and mother of John Philip Sousa, famed bandleader, died at 5 35 pm at her home 3 Seventh Street Southeast Washington aged 52 born May 29 1826 in Darmstadt Germany came to Washington in 1830s. Survived by four sons and two daughters including John Philip Sousa George Sousa Antony A Sousa Louis M Sousa and daughters Mrs A C Verduga and Mrs Bower arranged funeral plans pending distant relatives. John Philip Sousa recently visited four months ago and is touring with band in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sousa
Antonio Souse
John Philip “Sousa
Seventh Street
Washington
Sig Wd le House
Henge Darmstadt
Germany
Marine Band
Philip
George ‘W
Sta
Bousaia
Jon Phip Squir
Souse
George
Sousa
Newport News
Antony A. Souss
Pepartmental Baseball League
Louis M. Sousa
el Street
A. C. Verdua
Sixth Street
Bower
Mé¢K. Bower
Chicago
Souis
Nusband
Congressional Cemetery
John .Philip Sousa
Springs
Mr.Sousa
Pennsylvania
Pension Questions and Answers for Soldiers and Heirs
Letters explain eligibility for pensions under various acts, with examples from Civil War to Indian wars. Readers ask about dependents, legitimacy, increases, back pay, and restoration. editors cite law, policy, and bureau practices guiding claims and payments.
Coffee the cause and cure in a health note
A Pennsylvanian painter recalls coffee’s harms after years of nervousness headaches sleeplessness and heart palpitations. He switched to Postum and reports improved health appetite and energy with no nerve symptoms and better rest. Readers encouraged to consider coffee’s effects and try Postum.
Hotel guest list by city includes several prominent names
A list of hotel guests by city names executives and wives at major hotels across the United States. Entries include Baltimore Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond Alabama California Georgia Kentucky Michigan Louisiana and others with several attendees associated with St James New Willard and Metropolitan hotels. The record shows multiple couples and individuals staying at prominent hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
C. A. Huntington
Metropolitan
W. G. Bond
George E. Thomas
St. James
H. Warden
Rigen
Jayten F. Wagjner
Harry F. Poot
H. G. Reese
New Wit- Yard
Jack Arnold
Regent
Horton
George A. Parmenter
William D. Tatter
At. James
L. Cadlen
Ebbitt
W. le Mancon
New Willard
Chicago
A. W. Clark
National
Grace P. Macdonald
Louise P. Luce
New York City
Z. OM. Brigham
Harry
Mis
A. Ville
A J. Sime
H. K. Zogt
G. H. Messick
Isaac Kaiser
Joseph Ritter
M. Beare
Ebbiut
Frank C. Lattieton
C. F. Meek
Philadelphia
N. G. Finck
New Witterd
Sullivan
Regent Fae
Richmond
W. Hatch
Shoreham Carl
Btrone
Alabama
Be ‘Billy
Miss Evelyn
Crafe
Selma
Shorehalm
California
Hales
San Francisco
Georgia
W. G. Bishop
J. Bishop
Mist G. Adameen
Macon
Mira G. Gun
Waverly Wit
R van Kernén
Mims Ven Kernen
Sagan Matropoltan
Jake W. Long~ Wall
Atlanta
St. Jones
BRIA
Adalid
Paco
Frela Girhal
Camila Gamers
New Orleans
Missouri
Troy
Bt James
Ball
Rochester
Shoreham
North Carolina
D. Loving
Charlotte
WH. Brecer
Greensboro
Ohio
A.W. Beard
Newark
Louise Oppenhelmer
Mies
Claudia Opperhaimer
Cincinnati
Meropolitan
Frank Owe Tolaio
Netional
R. ¥. Penderton
Clae
J. Frank Cooper
Robert P. Murphy
Providence
Latta
Jornada City
Metro- PL
Raine
Chattanooga
Virgin
A— D. Smith
Strasburg
W. B. Ryan
Willam Reardon
T. M. Barr
Winchester
L. Stone
Stauncon
FE W. Nashehied
Portermouth
W. Miller
Norfolk
BE. T. Titus
Leesburg
Bl. James
J. H. Baptist
Houdton
West Virginia
May Gitaon
Mathilda Knight
Wheeling
Minnie Morgan
Rudthannon
Wnatonal
G. H. Miller
IF. J. Kelley
Fairman
I, K. Kaonee
Charlestown
M. W. Ummpuell
Montgomery
A. Baber
St. J Ames
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodward
Lothrop
Paris
Iyury
Coats
G St
Straus
Maine
MR. Barrest
Commerce and Labor
Aly. Straus
John Barrett
Kansas City
Chease
Chevy Chase
Isabella Howard
Manchester-by- the-Sea
Rome
Isabella
Earl of Newburgh
Prince Giustiniens Bandin
Duke of Mondragone
Cornelius N. Bliss, Jr
The
Ritz
Trouville
Elizabeth A. Arnold
Capitol Fall
Reck Hall
Lily Gale
Cross
New
Henry Satterlee
Bishop Satterlee
Manhattan
John J. Jackson
Horace Harding
Allerton Cushman
Dave Hennen Morris
M. Brun
Ekengren
Miss Rodgers
Myer
John 8. Henderson
Miss Jackson
Lieut. Jackson
Stockton
Cape May
Jed Ho Mann
Clifford Berryman
Westo
Charles J. O'Neill
W. Edelin
John Begins
Alice Q. Joyce
Mla. English
J. S. Bradford
R. B. Matthews
Matthews
Barton
Lips
Stricks
Wnd
Searey B. Hills
Osotetts
Arthur Copeland
Hiwihe
G. W. Mastis
0. Vuek
B. Quilgon
Migs Sultan Ougas
C. Berry
James
Jones
Silas Hare
Albert M. Schneider
Edson Bradley
Arcadia
Alexandria Bay
New Jersey
Herbert Shipman
A. Waller
Vireinia
Portland
Narranwahsett Pier
Gladator
M. M. Jones
John B. Garneau
Eulalia
Tillman
South Carolina
Bondo
Bromntow Road
Aldrich
Senate
Pall Mall
Allison
Allseyn
Benetor
Pettus
Morgan
Procter
Titian
Rhode Island
Newport
Lima
Mrs. Fish
Newpot
Fish
Helena
Italy
Castel Pozziano
Briliat-Savarin
Constituent Assembly
France
Mavre
Court of Appeale
Edith Wharton
Edward VII
Edward
Cannes
Moragn
A. J.dresel
Ameri
Banking Dept
Union Trat.Co. 15Th and H
Edward J. Strulwagen
Geo. E. Fleming
Edson B. Olds
Ectitycy Preaster
Jan
Mak
Georges Law
Dinard
Pecall
Craig “Wadawibinn
England
Badgantetn
Avzia
Abruzzi
Helena of
Orleans
Alexandra
Princess of Wales
Entertainments
Charles Baty Blake
Amer
L. Pennington
Pearson
Phoenix Ingraham
Maurice Roche
Emlen Drayton
Jefferson Newbold
Allan Wellman
Fulian Wright
Arthur Newbold
William Harvey
Santora Bissell
John T. Pratt
Corfield
Daniel T. Worden
Chalks
Mesdames Pratt-Hunt
Aor Harrison
McGarfee Wright
Frederick Pearson
Clarence G. Wadsworth
Nicholas Anderson
John’ R. Suydham
J and
Walter Suydham
Florence’ Neilson
Malvernon
Walter Rutherford
Warren E. Dennis
Hop At Swimming Club
Army and Navy
China
Bad
C. E. Jones
Rock Island
United States Army
Secretary of the Interior
Roanoke
Fifth United States Infantry
Nelson A. Miles
D. H
North Capitol Street
Tom
B.C. H
Headley
Mas. M
Dewite
Notary
Penaione
Balipare
Tip
Jane D. W. Theeck
Interior Department
Washington, D. C
Pension Bureau
Mechanic Fusiliers
Pension Bureau Aa
Scorgh T. F
Mechanic Fuailleers
Sohn M
Army of the United
Congress
Monald
Samuel
Stumie
Battie
Em Am Staman
D. C
Bill Thes Quter Sporn
Sleventh Street
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