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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1916

Page

3

Unclear OCR item on weddings and officials in Washington

Fragmentary text mentions Wes terville Ohio residents Mr Frank IRS Chambers of York and Mr J WooKanearburgh in Washington for a few days. An embassy event honors Leforta Isabel Zenta with grand opera. A diplomatic delegation from New York and Mexican residents attend a Latin American congress in September.

Frank Irs Chambers York J WooKanear Burgh Shoreham Lefortta Isabel Zenta Grand Opera Sonnot Mar Bho Uni Delagata Gerranza A Union Congress New York City

Social notices from private clubs and weddings in 1916

A busy social scene is reported with Mrs Kelley hosting a luncheon at the University Club, Mrs Wallace Burnet visiting Norfolk and Lakes Bunapes for summer, multiple wedding announcements including Miss Edith Morgan and Lieut DeR Carrollahdr, Miss Landonia Brock and Lieut Harrison H C Richards, and other engagements. Also noted are visits, travel plans, and summer arrangements of families in the area.

University Club Harry Bugens Kelley Selden Allen Day Gether Day Calfornia Mexico

Mrs Milton Hostess At Country Luncheon

Mrs Milton hosted a luncheon at her country house with guests including Mrs Thom as Ser as wife of the senior senator om Seih Dako and other society figures. The hall was decorated with figs and red roses while the dining room featured a long table, bread bowls, and china arrangements.

Mra Samuel Burleigh Milton Emterta Pakota Thomas Ser Seni Mosse Young Charles

Does Woman's Gown Fit, Is Perplexing Court Question

Special to The Washington Post reports Justice of the Peace Charles Creighton in Creighton faces a complex ruling over whether a woman's gown fits properly. The case centers on whether Chancellor Dobbing must pay a $54 bill to a group of tailors. Testimony from several female witnesses, including Verna Shaw and Jos e phina Dickerman, supports the gown fitting well, while Mrs Dobbins disputes the fit and emphasizes wearability for the benefit trial. The judge plans a few days to decide, with the outcome potentially shaping the tailors’ claim.

Washington San Francisco Solomon Justice of the Peace Charles Creighton Chanellor Dobbing Verna Shaw Mra Dobbins Misa Josephina Dickerman Mr. Dobbing Mra Anna Cramer Dobbina S Rosenblum Rosenblum

Luncheon Honors Mrs Chester Kotterman Before Adirondack Move

Mrs Chester Kotterman is honored at a luncheon hosted by Miss Lillian Fraser in Columbia Road. The event features a Japanese style carving, a fruit basket centerpiece, ribbons to guests, and bonbon favors. Also present are Mrs Milton, Mrs Henry Churchill, and other attendees.

Oo A. R Mra Milton Henry Churchill Cook Lillian Fraser Columbia Road Chester Kotterman Adirondacks

Gems of Elizabeth's Time Dug Up and Shared

In London on June 17 a workman unearthed a bucket of jewelry from Queen Elizabeths era. The London Museum secured the trove and shared $500 with workers. After disputes the city and Crown agreed part went to Guildhall, rest to British and London museums with a joint gift plate.

Elizabeth London Thin City London Museum Lorda the Treasury London City

Indian Tribe That Columbus Saw Visited by Explorers

Report recounts San Bias or San Blas Indians famed for gold ornaments and mahogany furniture. It notes their clothing, huts, and coastal range between Venezuela and Panama, with a voyage on the Wisdom led by Capt Salishiry and Henry Schultz. The ship returned via Colon, carrying birds, carvings, and curios for American museums.

Venezuela Panama San Blas Henry Schultz Amer South Amer Salishiry Habana Colon Yucatan Channel Carib- Sa Tuding Sabebury

Miss Alberta Brinton Weds Cesare Brurani in Overbrook

Special to The Washington Post. In St Pauls Episcopal Church Overbrook, Miss Alberta Wright Brinton daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard B Brinton of Overbrook and Cesare Brurani of Italy were married by Rev William Turner. The brides sister Miss Kitty C Brinton was maid of honor in a blue georgette crepe gown. After a short wedding journey the couple will reside at Glen Ridden, at home after June.

Washington Post Philadelphia St Pauls Episcopal Church Overbrook Alberta Wright Brinton Richard B Brinton Cesare Brurani Italy Hev Willam Turner Kitty C Brinton Glen Riddin

Clear Coffee in Starch for Tanning Cloth

A note explains adding a small amount of clear coffee to starch to achieve tan or cream tones on fabric materials. The method suggests preferability over using pure white starch when coloring multiple fabrics.

June Meeting of Wendell Wolfe Chapter DAR Noted Guests

Mrs Adolph Rawlings Mrs Claude Yeaman Mrs Leroy Ireland Miss Hilda Jacobi Miss Kamlah McIntosh Mrs H A Perkins and Miss Gladys Fraser attended the Wendell Wolfe Chapter DAR June meeting held Monday evening. Continued on ninth page.

Adolph Rawlings Claude Yeaman Wendell Wolfe

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