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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

Page

19

Clearance sale of women's high class outer garments

Clearout of entire stock of women's summer outer garments including lingerie dresses linen coat suits lightweight wool tailored suits and white linen skirts. Some reduced up to half or fraction of real value with one piece linen dresses in white lavender tan blue pink some hand embroidered others trimmed with Baby Irish lace. Special prices listed for coats and suits.

White Linen Skirts Offered at Special Prices

Special price of 20.09 each on AUP White Linen Skirts in toned-down and plaited styles. Some are richly plain while others are trimmed in various ways. Related specials also list 2.50 to 5.00 with prior prices 9.50 to 12.50. Yuin' doovog st.

Yuin’ Doovog St

Clearance Sale Men’s Fancy Suits Lot

A large clearance offers about 100 men’s two piece summer suits in cassimeres worsteds and panamas. Colors include gray sun brown and olive with riped checked and plaid patterns. All sizes represented, fresh season production, latest fashion, suitable for business and general wear.

Special price suits and three piece summer line sale

A local ad lists men's three piece summer suits at special prices. Suits described as high grade, light gray and brown striped, with worsted and cassimere fabrics. Prices: $7.75 each from formerly $12.50 and $15.00, and $11.75 each from $8.00 to $25.00. Mie floor Tenih st.

Mie Fleor Tenih St

Social World Notes From Washington to Newport

A sweeping social column reports diplomatic circles, weddings, and arrivals. It notes Mile. de la Grange’s Paris wedding plans, the Knoxs sailing for America, and various American hosts in Bar Harbor, Newport, and Washington. It highlights Miss Freida Klingel starting as a female taxi driver in New York and remarks on Newport’s changing social scene. It also mentions performances of Sardanapalus in Berlin and young Marshall Field’s plan to attend Harvard after Eton.

Washington Baltimore Mile. de la Grange Caron de la Grange John Lee Carroll Maryland de la Boelsseere Taenus Paris Amycie de la Grange Irynee de la Grange Richard Caton Three Graces Duke of Leeds Lord Stafford Lord Wellesley Gov. Carroll Doughoregan Manor Howard County George von S. Meyer Hot Springs Mme EB. I. Chermont Hamilton Mass Mount Pleasant Bretton Woods Viscount 44 Chambrun Manchester by-the-Sea York Harbor Baffalres Henri Dea Portes de la Tosae MissFreida Klingel Higgins Miss Klingel School of Instruction For Drivers Mies Kiingél Knickerbocker Marshall Field Eton Harvard America Sir Herbert Naylor Leyland Jennie Chamberlain Cleveland Ohio Leyland King’ Edward Household Brigade Marshall Piel Beattie Harry Field Navy

Pearls and Diamonds Drop at Newport Resort Ball

Newport reports a season’s shower of gems and money with several lost items. Ms. Craig Biddle searched for a pearl clasp at the Casino ball while Mr. D. Appleton sought a purse full of large denomination bills. Mrs. Berwind found a dropped ornament. Mrs. Borland’s diamond remains missing. The scene features tennis, golf, and lawn events as society gatherings continue through the week.

Newport Craig Biddle Philadelphia Robert Gozlet Iho D. ¥. Appleton New York Edward J. Berwind Wilam Sierra Wells John Borland Batemans Point Turin Robert Goelet Nathaniel ‘Whayer C. Oliver Iselin Arthur Iselin Nora Iselin Margaret Bunk Anne Sands Joseph Harriman Joseph Dilworth Hugene Hale Kate Brice Herbert P. King Royal Phelps Carroll Charles $. Brown Henry Clews J. & Phipps Egerton L. Winthrop Royal Phelps Carver Henry Redmond E. G. Chadwick Robert We Goeld T. Shaw Island Park

Crowds at Deal Casino Signal Strong Long Branch Weekend

Long Branch New Jersey August 24 crowds flocked to hotels restaurants for meals and to view the Deal Casino. Notable visitors from Seabright Monmouth Beach and New York attended with many cruise and car parties. The wedding of Ruby Speyer and Waldo Irving Shuman drew about 1000 attendees at Rubycrest Elberon with a dinner for the bridal party.

West End Long Branch N. J Deal Casino Seabright Monmouth Beach Wilber A. Bloodgood Rosalie Bloodgood Ernest Rudolph Gunther Charles D. Halsey Lows John ‘Ww. McDonald Joseph ‘H. Hoadley Atlantic’ Highlands Thomas M. Mulry Thomas Fmith New York Max L Young Edward Steindler Thomas J. Coltori Robert Lee Mowrell Jean Haggerty Frederick Gerken Jane Lissberger Leo Rosenberg Harold T. Creighton Marie Rose Carl von Mayhoff John G. O'Keefe Maurice Denzer Bred Betz Jacob Siegel Anna Gluig Otte Uhl Horace Bowen Gustav Lembeck Lilie Fischer Florence Gerken Arthur Lipper Philip B. Frank Hermann Fbergheim Joseph M. Byrne George W. Mcllhiney Rudolph Tombo Columbia University George Ehrer Charles J. Warner Harry T. Eschwege Louis J. Merkel William J. Holzderber Philp B. Frank Cleveland Qohto Arthur B. Lipper

Social Gossip From Verlain Exchanges at Newport

Verlain notes reveal Harry Lehr of Ultimiore, once Newport’s leading man with women, plans a return next summer after promising last year he would not. Mrs. William Astor, fond of the Baltimorean, was absent this season, and her strongest ally was Mrs.aae aaa.

Suyvesant Fish Lele England Newport Social Strategy’ Board Mrea Oliver Belmont Herman Oelriche Harry Lehr New York Met Henry A Wayiors Egerton -Winthrops Loillard Spencers Royal Phelps - Carrolls Mortimer Brookses Ethridge ‘C. Gerrys Henry Clewses Belmont Hermann Oelrichs Ethel’ Moosevelt Nicholas Longworth Mise Roosevelt Bar Harbor Theodore Verlain Ultimiore

Breton maid’s haircut leads to claimed hair seizure

A Brittany girl employed as a nurse in Paris was persuaded to cut her hair by her employers who kept the locks and discharged her. The incident highlights a curious case of hair cutting under questionable employment practices reported at police station.

Brittany Paris

Mester Mates and Pilots Plan Marshall Hall Benefit

The Mester Mates and Pilots Association of Potomac River workers, with city headquarters, organize a September 8 excursion to Marshall Hall to aid Capt. John Hart, a veteran river pilot recently paralyzed. Committee members P O Donnell John Bailey and J B Raleigh secure a large company steamer from Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall Steam Boat Co for free trips, expecting strong patronage and riverfront business support.

Mester Marshall Hall John 2. Hart P. O. ‘Donnell John Bailey J.B. Raleigh Col Fred Mertons Mount Vernon Marshall Hall Steamj Boat Company Barberel J Busimésa Hart

Dinners at Narragansett Pier Host Leisure Amid Deluge

After Saturday’s downpour Narragansett Pier enjoys bright sunshine and bustling social scenes. Guests at the Casino host luncheon parties with notable attendees from Boston and New York. Yacht owner Joseph Fletcher entertains Frederick Hayes aboard the Carmina, while polo players join Maj. G. Creigh Tom Webb for gatherings.

Narragansett Pier H. 1 Joseph Fletcher Frederick Hayes Maj. G. Creigh Tom Webb New York Messrs Malcolm Stevenson C. P. Headleston W. A. Wadsworth van Ambergh Brown TF. W. Lines John W. A. Wadsworth Walden J. M. Church John A. Mortis W. Reynalds Moore William A. Brooks, Jr EB. Percy Barriere James B. Clark James E. Barr Francis Conrad Joseph G. Henshaw B. Adams John Carter Brown Woods Providence Ferguson M. Ferguson Lucy Ferguson Fishers Island John Mitchell N. G. Gilbert Norwich, Conn Mathewson A. J. Donley Charles H. Phelps Mies Phelps Enwiehs

Society Sings at Lenox in Trinity Church

Lenox Mass August wedding choir volunteers sing to large congregation under Edward Witherspoon. Members include Heloise Meyer Frances Meredith Sarah A White Emily Bacon Constance Solsom Isabel Shotter and others. Also social notes list Justice Brown dinner Beechwood and Gilder/Dixey returns to New York and Tanglewood trip reports.

Lenox Trinity Church Edward Witherspoon Contranos Heloise Meyer Gertrude Parsons David ‘T. Dana Frances Meredith London Sarah A. White Emily Bacon Constance Solsom Helen Civilese Alexandre Isabel Shotter Margaret Lee Charlottes ‘Cram James Barnes Joseph W. Birden Basgos Samuel Frothingham Richard C. Greenieatf Henry B. Brown United States Supreme Court William Pollock Slater John J. Wysong Newport Holmesdale Pittsfeld Road

Funeral of Mrs Sousa at Congress Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Sousa who died at 602 Seventh Street SE will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock. The Rev Arthur Johns will officiate. The cortege will go to Congressional Cemetery for the Episcopal service and burial beside her husband Antonio Sousa. John Philip Sousa, the bandmaster and composer, is en route to Washington. The family thanks friends for telegrams of support and expresses grief at the loss.

Elizabeth Sousa Seventh Street Arthur §. Johns Sousa Congressional Cemetery Bypiscopil Antonio Sousa John Philip Bouea Washington John Philip, Sousa Antony A. Sousa Goa

Department Heads Return to Offices as Vacations End

Cabinet members and department heads plan swift return to work after vacation season. Postmaster General Meyer resumes duties after Hot Springs conference with Judge Taft. Numerous clerks and assistants listed for promotions, resignations, and 30 day leaves across Commerce and Labor, Post Office, Navy, and Printing offices. Anteelection warning issued to Treasury Department staff regarding political assessments.

Cocka v Meyer Hot Springs Taft Straue Bureau of Commerce and Labor Maine Woods New York City Washington Wilson Department of Agriculture West Commerce and Labor den C. Vaughan Post Office Department Vaughan Alvin M. Andrews Bing Chesapeake Bay Harrell A. Bryan Mary A. Lovejoy Treasury Department Beekman Winthrop

Government Office Staff Leave and Appointments

Several government clerks and officials resume duties after vacations and illness, with others taking leaves to visit Atlantic City Virginia Beach Chesapeake Bay and Blue Mont Virginia. Notices include new lighthouse keepers appointments and transfers within the lighthouse board and bureau of corporations.

Thomas I. Luckett Luckett Chesapeake Bay HB. A. Brand Bureau of Manufactures H. B. Collins Solicitor's Office Virginia Florence Coffell Lighthouse Board Maine

Arno Red Salmon Adapts to Any Meal

A fragment promotes Arno Red Salmon as versatile for breakfast to supper and advises keeping a few cans in the larder. The ad references the Alasga Prchers Association and San Francisco.

Alagka Prchers Association San Francisco SalHernia

Inherits His Own Savings Reported as Estate Bequest

John Siggins died June 7 bequeathing a savings deposit in Tradera National Bank to his Panama-based brother Michael Siggins, with the remainder to his mother and another brother Thomas to be shared equally. Executor Thomas Siggins named without bond. Eliza Hyland’s 1904 will directs funds to her son Charles H. Hyland for distribution among children and grandchildren. Willan E. Herbert’s Augusta death leaves estate to wife Montery T. Herbert, named executrix without bond.

John 4. Siggins Michael Siggins Cristobal Canal Zote Panama Tradera National Bank Thomas Thomas Siggins Eliza J. Hyland Charles H. Hyland Willan E. Herbert Augusta Mra Montery T. Herbert

John L Curtis Dead Patent Office Clerk Succumbs

John Lafayette Curtis, a 26 year veteran clerk and later property clerk at the Patent Office, died at Garfield Hospital after a bout with typhoid fever. He was the son of the late Clark E and Margaret Curtis and had recently resided at the Richmond Hotel.

Patent Office John Lafayette Curtis Clark E Margaret Curtis Garfield Hospital Santher Witlfai Curtis Curtis Sved Richmend

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Woodward Lothrop Sale Men’s Fancy Suits Mile. de la MR. Meyer Bretton Wosds Viscount de Chambrim York, Harbor P. C. Knox Senator Philander C. Knox Scotland Philip McMillan Nicholas Anderom James McMillan Hagle Head Manchester-by-the-Sea Bourke Cockton Long Island Faymaster Mrs. Heap Mias Fensy Bloomer Mr. Beale Bloomer Itf Imperial Barslarbor Thora Scott Ronalds Reginald Ronalds Mathilde Townsend T. Hay Richie Clarence H. Mackay B. Wise George Lacey Glendale Atlantic City Horace EB. Elmer Catskill William Henry Europe Deer Park Arthur Wallace Zuun Marlborough Blenheim Clara Hinzen Owlyout Lodge Lake Chateaugay Katie Gamble Irving Street Moorfield George A. Whllamson Witteenth Street James Davis Teth Lake George Charles J. Allen Grace EB. Allen California Sea Rest Edgarton Gen Allen Mollie V. Botts Ingleside Trace Mrs. M. Darrson Minnie H. Steers Charles W. Steers Walter B Harcester Annapolis W. F. Roberts Methodist Episcopal Church Harchester Twelfth Street William Royal Opera Opera Ballet Corps Royal Theater Sardanapalus Eyves Ninevah Paul Tagliani Hertel Friedrich Deltzsch Royal Ballet Emil Graeb Schtar Sardavapalus Hon Redm Nitevah Ultimer Meade & Baker’s John R. Hart Marshall Ball Narragansett Stormer Society Christ Episcopal Church Dion Government Printing Office Francia L. Beach Navy Division Bureau of Engraving and Printing Charles A. Neil L. Elms Linotype Division Charles C. Bradie Unotype Alvision Harpers Ferry W. Va Clay D. Chunn Charles BR. Chick Superintendent of Colonial Beach Wiliam F. Leatzow Proof Vaccacion Daniel R. Walters Wiliam H. Camp Monotype New York State Harry A. Mayo J.T. Huggins John Zirnes T. B. Haines Maud Goddard Jett Charles M. McCann, Jr John W. Mitchell Marjorie Thornette Grace Thorne Piney Point Boswell Louise M. Foley Night Force Mabel R. Duckett Harrison Nesbit Solicitor’s Office Nesbit Washngton Pittsburg Secretary of the Treasury Bluemont E. C. Carpenter C. Quigley H. Louise Dessez Miss Desses George F. McInturff W. H. Wilkinson The Bureau of Inmigration and Naturalization Jacob Knobloch Anoneé Paterson Charles J. Kimber Harry C. Coake James A. Gannon James H. Wills Frank Evans H. C. Thorne Frederick H. Monk Division of Naturalization Warland M. Mason Bureau of Corporations Illncea Benjamin I’. Wright M. M. Flannery J. C. Bowen Bureau of Jabor Ethel Thornton Bureau of Navigation Virgina Beach Emanuel A. Choffitt Catherine Doyle Lghthouse Board Martha C. Jones Emily Robinson Frank S Chuckers Emma G. Wheatley New England Siggins John L. Curtis T Pu Saturnaye Coslams Dulin & Martin CO Philipsborn Washington Post E. N. Richards Stone & Fairfax John H. Ontrich C Street Smithsonian Institution Agricultural Department Belt, Obrien & Company James Martin Rhode Island Avenue Fliat North Capitol Streets Martin Adama Strect Miles ED Long Mt. Joy Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind
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