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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
19
Washington society circles bustle with dinners and receptions as Mra Pavichich hosts Croats and Mlovenes guests, debutantes prepare for autumn events in Georgetown and Worcester, and the Townsleys, Jerveys, and Read family members attend weddings and nuptials amid Mall and club functions.
Benjamin I Lutz was ordered to appear and show cause why he should not be held in contempt for failing to pay alimony to Mrs Eva Lutz in a limited divorce action. Chief Justice McCoy overruled his Virginia residency defense in equity court and ordered duty to pay $45 monthly temporary alimony starting March 29. Mrs Lutz said no payments had been received since May 15.
Veronica M Tanner sues Louis E Tanner a Washington attorney and tax expert for limited divorce in the District Supreme court. They wed in Deadwood, Dak in 1982 and have two children. Petition alleges neglect and lack of support. separation began January 16.
Speakers at a War Department moral and religious conference chaired by Secretary Weeks included Bishop McDowell Dr George P Horst of Chicago and chaplains Axton McKenne and Yates. The morning session gathered Army and Navy chaplains at the Cosmos club and last night Brig Gen Hines presided over a banquet at the Army and Navy Club.
Ellen M Patterson obtained a $10,000 ruling in the District Supreme Court against Dr A W Healy owner of a Fourteenth Street drug store after an alleged drug error. The plaintiff says on January 30 she ordered camphor oil mixed with a beverage but received camphorated oil, causing illness. Attorneys Lambert and Yaatman filed the suit.
Carter M Scrimgeour of Washington, a student at Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, has been elected vice president of the Mechanical Bridging Society. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Scrimgeour of 1423 Columbia Road NW and is a 1920 graduate of Emerson Institute.
A catalog excerpt lists a variety of umbrellas and associated goods. Items include Navy brushed wool swants, Sweets and Seve with costs, and Kellarman lack fabrics. Umbrellas feature leather straps, wood handles, and glass detailing, with prices around 2.45 to 8.45. Sale highlights include Umbrella Section on the First Floor.
In the first floor selection, 73 checked and plaid Nainsook Union Suits priced at $1.15, assorted sizes 34 to 44, with closed crotch. Four-in-hand silk ties cut to 63c each. 24 self striped Madras pajama sets at $2.15, nearly unused. Plus 60 pairs English cotton socks 3 for $1 and other short lengths and ribbed wool knicker hose discounts.
A local shoe sale lists men’s white oxfords at 2.75 per pair with 42 pairs of white buck and canvas oxfords marked down to clear out odd sizes. Tan and black Callakin oxfords also deeply discounted, sizes shown and prices noted.
Catalog snippet lists various infants and children hosiery with sizes from 4 to 6 percent, noting ribbed and plain styles. Mentions 24 pairs Infants’ Lidia white fine ribbed size 6% and other assortments including baby and toddler options, price reference 11 dollars for some items.
The listing shows numerous women's gloves in various styles and sizes, including Bilk and Diack galas, with prices per pair and quantities such as 80 pairs and 16-bultion stock. It notes fabric types, clasp details, and a special section on floor displays.
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