Debutante's Secret Marriage to Pittsburgh Man
Washington debutante Miss Bessie Sessions married William F Baldwin of Pittsburgh after parental objection. The wedding occurred in Philadelphia at Christmas, kept secret until now. Mrs Russell, her mother, learned of the match from Baldwin relatives. the couple are touring the mountains and plan California for the winter.
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Bessie Sessions Sec Jond
Benjamin Reeves Russell
William F Baldwin
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Russell
Baldwin
Miss Sessions
Eagles Mere
California
Mr Baldwin
Mrs Baldwin
Col Russell UO S MC
John Hancock
Frank Mitchell
William R Merriam
James’ Bishop
New York
Misa Almyra Sessions
Bessie Sessions
Durante
American Horses Win at International Show in London
Judge W H Moore of New York won first prize in Class 21 for single harness horses over 14 2 hands with Whitehall Ariel owned by Edward B McLean of Washington also placing fourth. In Class 33 tandems over 15 3 hands Nala and Oakland owned by McLean placed second, with Burgomaster and Robin Hood third. The Coaching Club drove to the horse show.
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London
W. H. Moore
New York
Whitehall Ariel
Lady Dilham
Edward B. McLean
Washington
Nala
Oakland
McLean
Kept Marriage Secret Six Months In Competition
The article notes a display this afternoon with fifteen teams taking part and a full roster of passengers. Sir Lindsay Hogg's chestnuts won the open class. Walter Winans dominated the trotting classes. In the tandem class Miss Ella Rosa won, but the American team of Mr McLean was broadly favored for first place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Lindsay Hogg
Walter Winans
Ella Rosa
McLean
Martha Winter Routh Remembered as Quiet Quaker Talent
Martha Winter Routh, born June 2, valued as one of the era’s most talented women, lived a simple life in the Quaker tradition with a gentle bearing. The notice highlights her notable gifts and modest, principled life.
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Martha Winter Routh
Hfe
Transplanting Guide and Obituary Note from 1913
A florist advises three transplantings for most plants with timing from spring to autumn for annuals and perennials, using water bath and wet packing to prevent drying. The piece also recounts Martha Winter, born 1743 in Worcestershire, a Quaker minister who preached in England and America until her death in 1817 at 74, and notes the royal birthday of Marguerite Sophie Louise Ingebora, four, daughter of Prince Oscar Charles of Sweden.
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Martha Winter
Worcestershire
England
Society of Friends
Friends
Richard Routh
Wales
Scotland
America
Virginia
North Carolina
Ohio
Kansas
Marguerite Sophie Louise Ingebora
Prince Oscar Charles
Sweden
Wopyright
Wis. McClare
Horoscopes Warn of Caution and Turbulent Influences
Astrological reading warns of balanced good and evil forces with no dominant power today. Saturn Mars and Uranus bring nervous energy risks, temper trouble, and potential for conflict, violence and panic. Digestive and mental health may be affected while optimism rises for those seeking success in shipping and weathered by planetary aspects.
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Saturn
Mars
Urania
Arapus
Uranus
Neptune
Parsons
Loose and Comfortable Clothes for Kids in New Patterns
An enthusiastic note on loose fitting children’s apparel highlighting freedom of movement and health benefits. Describes gingham robes smocks and dresses, pattern numbers 7612 and 7692, sizes 4 to 14, fabric yardages, and price 15 cents, from Ladies Home Journal patterns sold through Washington agents.
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Toon
Ladies Home Journal
Washington
London Will Contest Draws Society Crowds at Trial Opening
London society crowds packed the probate court as Malcolm Scott contests the will of Sir John Murray Scott claiming undue influence by Baron and Lady Sackville. The estate valued near five million dollars includes large holdings in France and was largely left to Lady Sackville. The case notes years of influence and lavish payments totaling hundreds of thousands to the Sackville family, with a codicil reportedly discussed but not disclosed.
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London
London Society
John Murray Scott
John
Sackvile
Knote Park
Kent
Baron Sackville
Washington
Malcolm Scott
Sir John
Sackvilles
Sackville
Malcolm Ott
Che Sackvilles
Sir John Scott
John Scott
Sir John Lady Sackville
Marquis of Hertford
Richard Wallace
Wallace
Scott
Lady Wallace
France
When Is a Man Drunk, as in old English law
Editor’s note presents a sixteenth century standard from English law on drunkenness. It quotes a verse describing drunkenness by inability to rise after collapsing, contrasting with brief recoveries. The item reflects historical policing of intoxication and a self described vintage perspective.
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H C.“Williams
Business opportunities advertised in Pitt County and beyond
Multiple classified notices seek experienced real estate managers, vaudeville producers, printers, and groups of families to relocate to Pitt County North Carolina and other targets. Offers include transportation, land, teams, and shares for one year, with references and box responses. Also listed: dining room for sale, a four chair barber shop, and plans for a free sun project in Washington DC.
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Sun Free
Trgom Cotta
Sieh
Frank Libbey & ‘Co
Lome
Washington, Dc
Pitt County
Woc
Bright Tobacco Belt
J Ho Cobb
Greenville
BBC
Gaiety Theater
Iw York Eity
Treynor
North Carolina
Bright Tobacco Belt High
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Martha Routh
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Izonomy
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McClure
Meel
Ats
Lady Sackville
Fidelity Storage Company
U ST. N. W
N. W
Littlefield
Alvord & CO
New Willard
Fhoney West
Washington Furniture Co
7Th St
Krieg’s
Mets
Paul V. Mitchell & CO
1Th St
McCray
McCray Refrigerator CO
C St
Glison Gas Saver
Algo
Perfest
Johrden Frazier
Seamen 3S Shop
Wavy Yard
Cadillac Baker
Stodderd Co
Conn
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ALCO
Motor Truck Corp
Marmon
Potomac
Connecticut Ave
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Olds Mobile
Pollock
Wir
Wilcox’trux Congressional Garage CO
Agts
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Jonen-Kessler Rubber Tire
NH St. NW. W
the Miller Co
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Raceroom
14Th St. N
Little Yankees
Barber @ Ross, vith
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Irvin T. Douphos
Batavia
Shawmut Tires
Irvin T. Donohoe
Leary, Jr
Agi Tel
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N. H. Ave
Bartram
Tel. W
Feres M. BE
Michigan Telephone
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Switzerland of America
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Berkeley Springs
Duon
Delaware Resorts
Rehoroth Beach
Washington Cottage
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Mra Mob
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Norfolk
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15Th St Nw
Woolward Bulldices
Boston
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Informaqm Bureau
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Lenheim
N. J
Toro
Gee
Kelling
Josiah White & Sons Company
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Paul
Rose
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Dennis
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Foster
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Tore
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Vermont
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Green Hills
W., E. Colfman
Hartford
Maine
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Cottege
J.B. Moaliser
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Prue We New
Japan
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China
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Vegnant
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Addie Bummer
Broadway
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Paria
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