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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1906
Page
7
A catalog list features mahogany rockers saddle seat with prices around $3.50 and $6.95, mahogany finished rockers with back regs ATMA at $3.95, weathered oak chairs at $3.65 to $4.93, weathered oak library tables at $12.00, and oak settees upholstered with values from $6.00 to $13.75. It notes product quality and multiple factory items with “value” figures.
Time to have furniture repaired and recovered with convenient storage and renewed appearance. Stores offer the lowest prices for quality work as shop crowds are light. Silk Metre Damask and upholstery fabrics in plain shades available at reduced rates, plus damasks brocades tapestries velours. One-third to one-half off regular prices.
Social and personal items list Capt. and Mrs. Hobson and Capt. Wheeler among arrivals at the Connecticut and Highlands for the winter, Justice McKenna and Mrs. McKenna planning Washington visit, numerous society guests and travels noted including diplomats, military attaches, and extended family moving between homes in Atlantic City Newport News Beverly Farms and Long Island with engagements at Gardens and embassies.
The Foundry and Calvary base ball teams announce a joint entertainment at the Sunday school athletic field at Fourteenth and Ly Decker Avenue Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights this week. The programme promises a unique and interesting lineup while maintaining friendly relations between the churches.
The general committee for Alexandria County Day met at Luna Park to finalize a detailed program for tomorrow’s celebration. Morning events include athletic contests, a champion baseball game in the afternoon, and a balloon ascension with a fireworks display as the aerial act. All children will be admitted free and receive free rides on attractions throughout the day.
Baltimore social news reports the engagement of Katherine Barker Johnson to Hubert Garrett. Johnson is daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Johnson of Cathedral and Franklin streets. Garrett, recently nominated for Congress by Republicans in the Second District, travels home from the Adirondacks to begin his campaign against Democrat J. Taltett.
Ensign Charles Lawrence Bruff of the battleship Missouri resigns after a stormy career marked by relations with Miss Olga Maxwell, called the Russian countess. An investigation reportedly showed a duel with Midshipman Robert A. Jackson over the same woman. Bruff, 27, had pledged sobriety to Admiral Evans but returned to Maxwell, leading to his resignation and Evans’ approval after parental intervention. Miss Maxwell, reputed to be influential in navy circles, is described as a New York figure.
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