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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
12
Udloodward and Lothrop present a Van Dyck Smock illustrated 1a model in silk cord, with white linen trim and finishings, shown in rose and cone hagen. The new slim form in sizes 4h US and 2] is priced at B00 each.
A promotional note from a men clothing shop on Main floor F street highlights comfort, style, and reasonable prices. It lists coal undergarments from cotton to silk, two piece garments, shirts and drawers, union suits, bathing suits, silk socks, silk handkerchiefs, and silk shirts with prices from 30 cents to $4.00, emphasizing value and service.
RESIDENT and Mrs Wilson depart aboard the Mayflower for a week end trip. Miss Lillian Carter is a bride. Public figures including McAdoo, Zaldivar, and Secretary Daniels travel or attend events as rail and motor journeys thread through Washington society and official duties.
Top Miss Frances Finley daughter of Representative and Mrs David E Finley of South Carolina announced engaged to Mr Joseph Dexter Brown of Anderson D C. Mrs Benjamin H Brill formerly Miss Rhea Levy daughter of Mr and Mrs A Levy married Mr Brill on June 28.
Wealthy social set gathers at Newport RI for summer events with many prominent guests arriving by steam yacht and car. Notables include Vincent Astor on board Beech and Mary Pyne Harriette Post, plus Morgan, Forsyth Wickes, Mimi Scott, Lispenard Stewart, Warren clan, McKim, and Hamilton Rice others attend dinners and hilltop dance setup at Hilltop Inn and Bonnycrest with orchid decorations and hosting by Willard and Willard families.
Military notices list several officers granted leave of absence for varying durations, medical appointments, and appointments in artillery and infantry units. Names include Maj Ernest Bocosf, Maj Sherman Mitfs, and Capt Thomas J Smith among others, with duties ranging from medical exams to temporary duty at Fort Bayard and Fort Sam Houston.
Shipping movements list ships heading to various ports including Annapolis from La Pas to Topole, Barre from Manila to Zamboanga, Hieran fray Le Bar from Cimvmas TDixte AQT, Siero from Vera Cruz to Tampies, Jason from Par te Sar Diego Montgomery from Nort Baltiqnre, Pattee rh from Man xa fw apareo, Preble from Mare Island to Fran is Tonopat from Newport for.
Fragmentary list shows routes or arrivals between towns and ports such as New London Wheeling Carmen Yorktown Annapolis Newport Jampico Newport Dixie Provincetown Neptune Port au Prince New Jersey North River Pittsburgh Acapulco and Indian Head. The text reads like shipping or passenger movement data with unclear dates and agencies.
Navy orders list detachments and transfers of officers and staff from New York to Marc Island and other stations. Names include Lieut M oS DAVIS, Lieut BS MOSES, Fosig F, W J SHOFNER, W A ARARD, J CREIGHTON, Paymaster Lamar, Chaplain C H BALFINGR, Chaplain IT BHORT, and Chief Machinist Rob Higgins. Duties span navy yards, receiving ships, and stations at North Dakota, Pensacola, Washington, and Charleston. Dates range July 1918 to August 12 181d with various August and September entries.
A. W. Bernhardt and Miss Mary E. McConville wed in Rockville Maryland at 2 AM after a series of family objections and license cancellations. The couple, after arranging consent, met in Alexandria and were married in an automobile trip to Rockville.
Absent mindedness led Mrs E R Thomas to misplace ten thousand dollars and gems during a shopping trip in Montreal. She says she carried 410 090 in cash and large pearl jewels in a gold mesh bag and found the bag missing after returning to the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Police search ongoing and a $500 reward offered for the jewelry.
A wedding yesterday at 1 o'clock at the home of Mr and Mrs James Gibbon Carter in T street united Miss Misa Lillian Boeckner Carter and Mr Armourd Wayne Redwine of New York. The Rev G C F Bratenahl officiated with relatives present. The ceremony featured Killarney roses and pink gladiolas, a stringed orchestra, and a buffet luncheon. The bride wore dark rose and green taffeta with a black toque and carried orchids. she wore heirloom iridescent bead jewelry from Gen Lafayette. Constance Lee Carter served as her sister's attendant in white.
A Greek wedding was held Wednesday at the old Masonic Temple as Charles Vanden and Milas Zoe Christopain united in marriage. About three hundred guests attended the ceremony and reception in the Pangiet Hall. The rite was performed by Rev Joakim Alexaptious of the Greek Orthodox Church with notable attendees including Stephen Ceuntaunts see no secretary Dr John Coustos and Charles Toussom.
Reorgetts crepe and a pink picture hat trimmed with pondellies. Bride and groom drift toward a New York home after their wedding trip. Out of town relatives include Mr and Mrs William Hodges Redwine of Cleveland and Miss Lillian Carter of Charlottesville. Various guests from Boston, Florida, Virginia, and Washington visit Shoreham and other spots as journeys begin or end. Mary Catherine Windsor and Everett F Haycraft wed at Bethany Baptist Church. Haycraft to Minnesota for their future home. Gordon Massey arrives in Washington for a stay.
A nationwide air show mood surges as aeroplanes skim Marblehead beaches in perfect conditions. Two machines base at Marblehead, flying along shore near beaches. A aviation corps is being organized among Beverly Colony’s young men, led by Godfrey II Cabot of the Farms. Mrs J C Hildebrand of Chicago visits Burgess Point. William McCormicks of Baltimore occupy Golden Means cottage for season. Arrivals include Mr and Mrs A P Andrew of Laporte Ind and Mr and Mrs Alexander Pearson of Lexington, Ky.
Mystic Shriners from Atlanta parade in bright uniforms behind a band at Atlantic City hotel as they march through crowds wearing red fezs. The group plans to depart by special trains to Washington DC, while showers delay but do not dampen beachgoing crowds amid a shark scare reported elsewhere.
Col Norton of the Pines Club and his dog Spot aided by scent tracked a guest’s missing mesh bag containing money and valuables dropped after a dinner. The bag was recovered on the road near White Sulphur Springs as board member Frank Trumbull of New York and colleagues traveled by private car en route to inspect the Chesapeake and Ohio line with plans toward Toledo Ohio.
Bar Harbor July 14 Special to The Washington Fest. Mrs Pleasants Pennington of New York offers a cup for standing running and fancy diving for girls under 16 at the swimming club. The contest will be July 29 at 1:45 a.m. Judges Whitney Wright of Philadelphia and Watson Emmet of New York. Mrs Harold A Howard of Chicago hosted a luncheon for twelve at Mosely Hall tonight.
After a severe storm damaged utilities and now sunny skies return, golfers flock to Narragansett Pier. Among these in the crowd were Mr and Mrs Frank Samuel, enjoying the improved conditions and the harbor town’s renewed leisure.
Baron and Baroness Rosenkrantz hosted guests including Mrs Francis W Robin son Miss Besssie Samuels and Mrs Oliver Fwan ramwell who returned to Finehurnt from Philadelphia for a luncheon in the Casino in honor of Mrs Liza Norris.
Special to The Washington Post notes William C. Osborne and his wife are in Saratoga Springs with Schuyler Parsons of New York guiding Jockey Club affairs. Also arriving are Lieut James M. Crane and Mrs Crane Pew, Mrs Clarkson Clothier, Miss Lucy Hutton, Miss Mabel Pew, and Miss Ethel Pew of Philadelphia.
A house in Great Barrington adjacent to Lenox was struck by lightning during an afternoon electrical alarm. Dr John Dodge Peters' residence suffered a slight fire that was quickly extinguished with little damage. Local social figures were present in nearby households, including Mrs Alfred Vanderbilt and others at Brookside and Newport gatherings.
A meteor strike near Hot Springs Arkansas left a large fragment buried on a farm twenty miles west. Farmers fear approaching the site due to ongoing gases and acrid fumes rising from the crater. Local authorities urged caution as residents considered weekend travel plans and news dealers advertised postal routes.
Readings show morning services at Episcopal St James and Covenant Church in Connecticut with sermons by assistants. Baptist First Baptist Church invites all to worship, Bible school, and friendly welcome. attendance includes registration and home study requests.
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