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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1909

Page

23

Annual September Rugs Sale Promises Quality and Savings

The advertisement touts a yearly sale of high grade rugs from leading manufacturers at 25 to 33 percent below regular prices. It promises a wide range from small mats to large carpets in Brussels Wiltons Smyrnas Beauvais and more, all described as strictly perfect with rich designs and colors. It notes many excellent values and marks the start of the September sale.

Brussels Wiltons Smyrnas Beauvais Aftons Barodas

Famous Whittall Rugs Offer Premium Wool Designs

The Whittall Rugs line markets Anglo Persian and Orient style carpets woven with high quality wool and dyes. Prices listed include 27x54 at 6.00, 36x63 at 8.50, 4.6x7.6 ft at 18.50, 6x9 ft at 33.50, 3x10.6 ft at 50.00, and 9x12 ft at 53.50, along with cotton rugs for bedrooms and baths in various colors. inspection invited.

Annual September Sale of Metal Beds and Bedding

A September sale by ODAY features brass and iron beds, white enamel, and brass fittings from reputable makers. Highlights include cotton felt mattresses, one-of-a-kind floor models, and a range of prices from $7.00 to $80.00 with values listed up to $100.00.

ODAY

Gen Oliver and daughter return from Murray Bay wedding notes

Gen Oliver the Assistant Secretary of War and his daughter arrive in Washington after a visit at Murray Bay Canada. The paper details a July wedding of Katherine Lawton to William Horton Spire at Capitol Street home with family and prominent guests. also mentions engagements, debuts, and social visits of Washington society, including Minor events and upcoming travels.

Gen Oliver Washington Murray Bay Canada

Japanese visitors press for stronger commercial links

The article details a U S Japan commerce exchange with Baroh Subasawa and Baron Shibusawa, greeting American officials, and a reception at Hotel Washington. Notable attendees include Kojiro Matsutata of Kobe Shipbuilding, and the party of 82 officials and commissioners.

Chiumbars Gommarce Pacttiy-societ United States Japan Baroh Subasawa Riety Welcoms Mtr Itamoto Hte Roger Ametiein Harbin Japanea Shibusawa Department of State Department Hotel-Washington Fala Baran'Bitchi Shibmaawa Russia Kone Chamber ‘of Commerce Yele Kobe Puiiding Ja‘pan Matsutata

Pierce Smith Wedding At Home On Seventh Street

A double wedding occurred yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the bride’s home 18 Seventh street. Misa Caralyne Smith daughter of Dr and Mrs George Smith married Arthur Pierce in a ceremony led by Rev G Freeland Pater. The bride wore a gown of white satin and lace carried valley and maidenhair ferns. Attendant Miss Helen Pierce of Philadelphia a niece of the groom and best man Chester Arthur Slater stood beside the couple. An informal reception followed as the newlyweds departed for Norfolk New York and Atlantic City. Later Mr and Mrs Pierce will reside at 1332 Elements Street.

Mrg Sis Gints Philadelphia Wantitington Linyang Minetree Mr. Lowman Waal William R. Alexander Virgin Southern Railway Col Som Hee ES Aatestander Taeburgy Mire Campbell Denver Cola Hil Baltimore Drand Pee Wills Herring New York Easton Halifax Picton St. Lawrence River Quebec Montreal Canada Lake Champlain Leesburg Charles W. Riley T. Yo' Atlen Katherine Emily Lawton Albert‘ Lawton Wiliam Horton George A. Miller Kant Capitol Street Anke Antoinetts Nainall Carl G. van Eman Batiste May Signfoote Virginia Bliss Laulee Hague Olga Snyder Charlotta Bins Mieg “Emerald Herrmann Olive Street Frances Lewie Pearl Smith Spire North Car Oling Avenue Misa Caralyne, Smith George Smith Arthur Pierce Seventh Street G. Freeland Pater Valley Méflenbair Ferns Helen Pierce Chester Arthur Slater Misa Lanre Knott Bhott C. HL 'Knott Victor Bernard Daybar Daybar Gladstone West Virginia

Alexander Herring Wedding Ceremony at Luther Place

Miss Nellie Virginia Herring and Mr. William Carroll Alexander of Philadelphia were married yesterday at 11:20 AM in Luther Place Memorial Church. The Rev W Seabrook, former pastor of the bride in Winchester, Va., officiated in a large gathering of relatives and friends.

Nellie Virginia Herring William Carroll Alexander Philadelphia Luther Place Memorial Church W. Seabrook Winchester Ella ¢. Butler

Colonial China display of early seven teenth century wares

HOSE who desire elegantly quaint tableware will appreciate our new display of Colonial China. The shapes are exact reproductions of the early seventeenth century types with gold decorations. The assortment includes dinner plates luncheon plates bread and butter plates tea cups saucers teapots sugars and creams compotes and complete dinner sets.

Marriages of Misa Davis Brooks and O'Brien Schlag

Two wedding notices describe yesterday ceremonies. Misa L Helen Davis wed Lawrence R Brooks at 417 Third Street in a 3 o'clock ceremony conducted by Rev Donald C MacLeod of the First Presbyterian Church. Henrietta O'Brien Schlag and Christian Schlag married at St Stephen's Catholic Church parsonage in an 8 o'clock service conducted by Rev Tc.

Misa L. Helen Davis Lawrence R. Brooks F.C. Clarke Third Street Misa Henrietta O'Brien Christian, Schlag St. Stephen's Catholic Church

Prominent Exhibitors and Royal Figures at Newport Horse Show

The Newport horse show draws Alfred Vanderbilt Reginald C Vanderbilt and C W Watson of Baltimore with top entries in the four in hand class. Vanderbilt notable horses from England join Harte, Harriet and Major while Watson brings Gengett Gatgett and more. Queen Margherita travels incognito as Countess 41 Stuping, visiting Swiss shrine with artist Benziger. Canoe events for women grow in popularity at Heverly Yacht Club regattas.

Eutriea Newport Horse Show Alfred Vanderbilt Reginald C. Vanderbilt C. W. Watson Baltimore Alfred G. Vanderbilt Mr. Watson Vanderbilt America England Kathryn Harriet and Hertes Brougham Tumdens Reginald C. Vanderblit Doctor Selwonk Sandy Point Farm Lord Brooke Lord Burtsigh Phebe Watton Marle ‘Tempest Peir Mrs. Vanderbilt W. Watson Fairmont Farms Gengett Gatgett Ring- Ang Bells Maryland Lord Baltimore Virginia Lady Baltimore Moon Shing Elegant Dithom Margherita of Itaily Stuping Brunnen Switzerland August Benziger Henry Lytton Chi |Sage Benzigers Einstedeln Heverly Facht Club

Food versus Drugs in Diet Dictum by Dr Allen

Diet and drug therapy diverge as dietetics gains traction. Dr Yorke Davis in London cites twenty years practice with drugs and favors food prescriptions, arguing diet under expert care is more effective than drugs, with blood bulk as a central premise and thought controlling digestion.

Yorke Davia London

Wedding Invitations for Hatch-Cooley in New Rochelle

Five hundred invitations advertised for a wedding in New Rochelle next Wednesday. The notice mentions Cy Cooley, a prominent local figure, and references a ceremony at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church with Reverend Dr. Cuantes Carey.

Wasington New Rochelle Cooley Rai

Plans for Prince Kun secretary reception for Japanese noble

Secretary of State orders a reception and entertainment plans for Prince and Princess Kiyirosu Kuni of Japan visiting for the Hudson Fulton celebration in New York City. The prince will represent the emperor. The visitors arrive aboard the Carmania next Tuesday and will be met by Capt. Sherwood and A Cheney. Cheney will escort them to Beverly Mass to meet President Taft on September 10. They will then stay in Newport as guests of Col Robert J. Thompson before visiting the naval training station and Naval War College.

Kiyirosu Kuni Japan United States New ‘York City New York City Taft Sherwood Cheney Tat Aids Anid Beverly Mass Unt Prince Princess Newport Robert 3. Thompson Naval Training Station Naval War" College

Consecration of Hamund M Dunne as Peoria Bishop at Holy Name Cathedral

The Rev Hamund M Dunne was consecrated bishop of Peoria in Chicago Holy Name Cathedral. Apostolic delegate Diomede Falconio led the ceremony in the presence of three archbishops Quigley and Glendon bishops and about 600 priests. Delegations from New York Buffalo St Louis Washington Milwaukee and St Paul attended.

Chicago Hamund M. ‘Dunne Peoria Holy Name

John P Scripps to Wed Miss Edith McRae

Announcement lists engagement of John P Scripps of San Diego California to Miss Edith McRae of Detroit Michigan. The wedding is planned at the bride's home in Detroit with later residence in California. Father B W Scripps and James McRae are noted as longtime newspaper publishers in the West and middle West under the Scripps-McRae name.

Detroit Mich John P. Scripps San Diego Cal Edith McRae Counse California B. W. Scripps Dridegraem-tede Mitton Ai. McRae nubUstimr West Middle West Scripne-MeRdo Teaver

Autumn naval wedding at St Michael and Angels Church

Miss Louise Polk daughter of Mrs Truden Polk married Hugh Flerre Light Wilson U S N at St Michael and Angels Church Baltimore in a ceremony at 8 pm. Ushers from the Mari ett ship wore full uniforms. Bride’s sister Miss Anna Polk assisted. reception at 2225 North Calvert Street followed by a wedding journey to Portsmouth New Hampshire where the Marietta is stationed.

Zaxign Wilson Washington Baltimore Church of St Michael and Lt Angels Mra Louise Polk Truden Polk Hustgn Flerre Light Wilson John G. Murrey Omar. Kleland Keith Reeves Greenslade Tieut HC Binger United States Mariett Anna Polk Slater Caurel Trusten Polk William Barker North Calvert Street Portsmouth N. 32 Marietta Mary

Mass Wheeler A Luray Bride

Misa Ethel Wheeler daughter of the Rev and Mrs William Wheeler of Luray Virginia was married at home this morning to J Wishe Ard Anderson a Martinsburg jeweler. The ceremony was performed by the bridegroom's father with assistance from Rev Ballengee of Washington. The bride is a native of Alabama.

Specter Washington Post Uray Misa Ethel Wheeler Wiliam ‘Whesler J. Wisheard Anderson Martinsburg Ballengee Washington Alabama

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