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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
25
A local sale advertises extreme discounts on wash suits for boys up to 11 years, with plain white galateas, chambrays, and sailor suits. It highlights low prices on trousers, blouses, collars, and linen garments, plus a large selection of hats and accessories, all claimed to be fresh seasonable stock from a special purchase.
Misses and girls dresses offered in embroidered swisses and lawns, with textiles such as organdie and lawn prints. The ad highlights formal dresses, silk jumpers, and a wide range of outfits for vacation wear, with prices ranging from modest to high and special sale values noted across several items and sizes.
Social notes detail travels of Washington residents and Newport guests. Mrs Richard Townsend and Miss Townsend continue to Bar Harbor after New York meetings. Mrs Cameron Winslow opens her Newport cottage. many others plan summer stays from Lenox to Newport.
The wedding at noon at 18 East Seventy seventh Street New York joined Miss Ca gime M trav with John B Tievortt. Dr George A Strong of Christ Church officiated, Rev D Raph Beydges assisted, and the ceremony featured white roses and green and white decorations. Caroline Drayton and Adele Colgate were bridesmaids, Robert Walton Goelet served as best man.
A Roosevelt era officer and Rough Riders veteran Lt Col Augur, born in Michigan in 1870, died after service at Fort Thomas Kentucky. He rose from captain to major and lieutenant colonel, led troops at San Juan Hill, later served as regimental judge advocate, and saw duty in the Philippines and Japan. He leaves a wife and three children.
The bronze statue of Tifavette, gifted by American children, was set on its pedestal in the Louvre this afternoon. Paul Bartlett, Alexander Revell, and French sculptors attended, declaring the work a success. A formal dedication is planned for July with a brief notification to the French government.
Miss Laura Robinson daughter of Rear Admiral Robinson surprised friends with a sudden marriage to Chester Forbes Burt son of Mr and Mrs Burt of Taunton. The ceremony was held in Providence on Wednesday and announced today to astonished groom and bride’s families. Reverend John R. Brown of Central Baptist Church officiated.
Court action by Judge Jones of Lak a County orders Zion City to provide nourishment to Mrs Louisa Thompson despite her vow to fast for sixty days. A nurse and physician prepared to force feeding at Waukegan Hospital after she was arrested. Mrs Hunter has fasted sixteen days. Ambassador James Bryce travels from Duluth to Buffalo aboard the Northwest. Ambassador Riddle shows slow but steady recovery in St Petersburg.
The Duke of Rutland denies reports that his daughter Lady Marjorie Manners is betrothed to Prince Arthur of Connaught. London dispatch notes the denial issued on June 25, stating no engagement exists between the pair.
A Far Eastern diplomat gushed with happiness as Mrs Wu, Mr Wu, and their granddaughter Miss Wu Yim Chong arrived at the Chinese Legation in Washington after a cross continent trip from San Francisco. The minister spoke of plans for his grandchild and his daughter in law, while reporters detailed the lively scene at the legation and questions about future study in engineering and diplomacy.
The bronze statue of Massachusetts statesman George Coble Hoar, created by Daniel Chester French, was dedicated before about 15 000 in Worcester near City Hall. Justice William H Moody, Governor Curtis Guild, and Mayor James Logan spoke, with Rev Dr Edward Hale leading the prayer.
Funeral services for Dr Furmann J Shadd late secretary of the medical department of Howard University were held at his residence 1 R Street Northwest. The private service at 11 o clock yesterday was led by clergymen I J Grimke Rev D F Rivers and Rev Robt Wheeler. Afterward the remains were moved to Lees undertaking establishment for cremation.
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