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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1909

Page

26

Social Leaders Snapshots at Berlin Bazaar and Society News

Princess Charles of Hohenzollern draws American buyers at a Berlin charity bazaar held at Hotel Kaplangde. Mrs Thackara and wives of American officials lead busy stalls as the event boosts receipts. In New York, William K Vanderbilt marks a quiet birthday with family and health advice. Equal Franchise Society gains new members and leadership changes. A Greek-garb photo venture in Englewood promises Greek idealism, while Marquis de Villalobar’s Washington stay signals cross ocean social mix. The Duke of the Abruzzi assumes Third Naval Division duties in Venice with Easter lectures planned on Himalayan exploration.

Germany Charles of Thackara Bher- Tan Berlin Joseph C. Grew Gustave Scholle American Women's Club Oper Liday Paris Chicago Ming Helen Loewe Englewood Teuren Fine Arts Society of Miss Loewe Charles E. White, Jr Helen Iovelleet Abruzal Venice

Society Notes on Evening Gatherings and Visitors

Society items describe Mess Elkins in satin gown at fra Munday event, Miss Jean Cosby hosting Bridge, Lidridge Jordan and Miss Conrad dining after tea, and Senator and Mrs Bailey visiting with their guests. News mentions Nico Hales a University of Virginia student, Mr and Mrs Frederick Lilley visiting Washington, and Mr Justice Anson and Mrs Anderson’s relatives arriving in Connecticut. Talley couple return from Europe trip. Cactus arrives in San Francisco. a marriage occurred in early September.

Jean Cosby Bridge Lidridge Jordan Conrad Ton Frederick Lilley Justice Ansod Anderson Washington Mr. Ealey Bere Connecticut Mys Talley Europe San Francisco

Chevy Chase Hunt meet at Bethesda and weddings noted

A Chevy Chase Hunt meet is planned in Bethesda at unspecified hour. Miss Margaret Cameron visits Miss John W Dwight. Several marriages are announced including Catherine Virrime Methenny, Florence Warner and Miss Madeline Gray, with receptions arranged for family and close friends. The Gray wedding is set for the navy yard at Bog at 6 o’clock Saturday evening December 18.

Chevy Chase Hunt Willa Bethesda Margaret Cameron John W Dwight Catherine Virrime Methenny Oliver Xuyvene Russell Chile St Jonas Church Ernest Gmalth Madeline Gray Su Amira Swift Millery D Storer Atlanta Navy Yard Bog ‘Uu

Washington Camp Dance Draws Large Crowds at Memorial Home

The annual Washington Camp No. 385 dance at the Confederate Memorial Home on Vermont Avenue drew a large crowd. Decorations featured Confederate colors and Richmond roses. Chaperons included Mrs. Merwin and Mrs. Covington among others, with Frager as ball committee chairman and Ferguson as floor committee head. Numerous attendees are listed, including Ruth Worthington Bowie and Eton Lane Williams.

Washington Camp United Sons of Confederate Veterans Confederate Memorial Home Vermont Avenue Richmond C. B. Merwin George S. Covington W. H. Saunders Belt G. H. Williams W. W. Bowie Bana Saunders Miss Etheridge Darlington Mies Gould Miss Bowie E. C. Dutton Kath Juliette Rogers Misa Sykes Miss Brooks Miss Singleton Miss Cooper Carroll B. Thomplins Willam Henry J. E. Timberlake Sale Poston J. B. Hoge Siegfried Sachec Dan Jackson Yellett Combs Wiliam & Graham W. W. Leonard Meade Edwards H. A. Lambourne Wallace Streater J. M. Couden Gustave Thompson Society AH. Ferguson F. R. Fravet M. &. Kahn

List of officers and roles for the local regiment

The record lists Mahood as adjutant, George S Covington as treasurer, W T Davis as quartermaster, Dr John H Digges as surgeon, Rev J L Anson as chaplain, PJ Altizer as historian, and H B Mulholland as color bearer.

Agricultural Campaign Dr Knapp Tour South Talks Farm Methods

Dr Knapp of the Department of Agriculture leads a January campaign in the South to educate on farm methods and policies. The Southern Railway organizes the tour with nine addresses across Lynchburg Charlotte Greenville Macon Jacksonville Anniston Huntsville West Point Greenville Memphis Lexington to study farm progress and opportunities in southeastern states.

8. A. Knapp Department of Agrculture Southern Railway Eigct Lynchburg Charlotte N. C Greenville Macon Jacksonville Fla Anniston Huntevile Ala West Point Miss Memphis

Fortune In Her Handbag In Monterey Mystery

A well dressed woman about 65 was found in the street with a handbag containing $12,000 in diamonds and jewelry, $20,000 in railroad and industrial bonds, and $30,000 in insurance policies tied to Oakland property. She could not explain the circumstance and a letter addressed to Mrs Ina L Cummings of Oakland was found with her.

Monterey Cal Faust Oakland Ina L Cummings Twelfth Street

Health, exercise and air keep the body strong

The article argues health comes from nature laws and regular exercise. It warns against neglecting simple rules, notes the perils of closed windows and poor ventilation, and urges joining a gym or hiring instructors. It cites Benjamin Franklin and cautions moderation as vital.

Weston Louise Williams Benjamin Franklin

Debutante party invites and social notes from Washington

The item outlines numerous society notices including Miss Margaret Brooks hosting a young people’s tea, the Brooks sisters attending the midshipmen’s basketball game in Annapolis, and several society figures visiting Washington. It lists Mrs I T Mann hosting a tea, Rep. and Mrs McKinney in Washington, and Mr and Mrs Walter Hows visiting Fort Hancock. Other entries mention apartments secured in Washington for the season, notable figures such as former Postmaster General Robert Wynne staying at the Walcott, and the Women’s National Press Association meeting at the Dolly Madison house with talks by Afra Margaret L Cooper and Mrs Hackman Melvin. The piece closes with a Winston-Salem marriage note for Dr. J. P. Popper to Gledys Sillig and related social hosting details.

McKinney Washington Portland Walter Hows Fort Hancock N. J Teut Alfred G. Howe Ignatius T. Hagner Mra. Hagner Prince Carl Winston Salem Washington Post N. C J. P. Popper Gledys Sillig Houston Tex W. L Brookes

Oysters Pose Health Risks From Contaminated Waters

The article warns oysters can spread typhoid and toxic poisoning when grown in sewage contaminated waters. It notes oysters are scavengers and that consuming them offers little nutritional gain beyond appetite satisfaction, suggesting milk, eggs, nuts, and bread as better options.

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