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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1911
Page
12
Woodward & Lothrop presents an advance showing of Little Children's Fall Coats in multiple styles. The display highlights broadcloth sailor collars tartan trims and velvet options with prices ranging from 7.78 to 12.00, showcasing the season’s fashion for children’s outerwear.
Miss Dorothy Lawson of Cincinnati niece of Mrs. Franklin Ellis will marry Mr. Nathan A. Wyeth, an architect of Washington, on a Wednesday in September at Cliffstone Cottage Bar Harbor. After a wedding trip they will reside in Washington. The engagement was announced in August.
Mrs Gray of Washington spends summer in Maine and visits New York at the Wolcott Hotel. Capt and Mrs J W Andrews return from Maryland and stay at the Cecil. Mrs Terroit Barber plans October Washington return from Austria. Mrs A S Barber tours the White Mountains after Black Rock and Breinigate stay. Mr and Mrs William H Whiker and daughter reside at the Walcott in New York. Mrs Mary J Lockwood returns to Columbia apartment after Mackinac Island. Engaged: Marguerite Wells of Brooklyn to Dr Lewis C Ecker of Washington. Mrs F H Burr sails for Europe from New York today. Dr and Mrs J Russell Verybrycke Jr return from Atlantic City. Dr Wilfred M Barton back home in Connecticut Ave after Cape May. Miss Amnie W Ferris visits Los Angeles then Oakla wa Cal. Miss Mary Cumming and Miss A Cummins back in the ely after Atlantic City and Baltimore. Miss Evelina Blunt visits Triarcliff Lodge Briarcliff NY for autumn.
H ETHIER presents a fall children’s hat collection noted for graceful shapes and ribbon rosebuds with soft quillings. The assortment highlights mushroom shapes in felt and velvet trims, with prices from 3.75 to 6.75, urging early selection to secure exclusive styles for youngsters.
KOVWAVE introduces new styles of mannish shirt waists favored by young girls preparing for school and college. Fashion also endorses waistlines that pair with the latest tailored suits, emphasizing severe, tailored silhouettes.
A clergyman disputes a Bishop Fallows quoted claim on feeding shaping character. He argues heredity remains influential beyond a single generation, noting reader tips from Berkeley about improved diet and hygiene producing calmer children, while acknowledging spiritual factors in heredity.
Thought for Today argues youth misdeeds stem from restless growth and urges schools to become recreation centers. It recommends schoolgrounds for baseball and outdoor sports, a hall for lectures and plays, dancing and music, and affordable wholesome entertainment to prevent youth from going astray. It questions the cost of prisons versus program funding.
Walter Waddington and Miss Anna Morse sought a quick marriage in Westbury New York. Justice of the Peace Robert Burgess read the vows on his porch with witnesses Blanche Morse, Mrs Emily Morse, and Ernest Cook. The couple, residents of Irvington and New York, spent the following days at the Reed and Morse estates.
The Hunt at Lenox and social notes describe a Shadow Brook ball hosted by Spencer P. Shorter with red and gold décor, dinners by prominent families, numerous arrivals at Hotel Aspinwall, and a busy social week. The Laurel Hill Association elected officers in Stockbridge, and a late-night villa robbery attempt near Main and Sunset streets was reported. A Newport Army and Navy YMCA fete opened with military presence, officers from Bremen and Vlietaria Luise aiding, and a long list of auxiliary officers, host committees, and volunteers managing tents, flowers, tea and candy booths. Grenville Kane won the 1888 Count d'Orino gold cup at Newport Golf Club. other social entries highlighted include automobilage with Mrs. Sherman and Miss Mildred Sherman.
A young woman on Broadway, New York, paints a sign to advertise her work and draws a crowd. The piece argues there is no sex in work, praising women entering any field, noting her competence and pioneer status in a new line of employment.
Lord Camous dines with Mr and Mrs William Watts Sherman and Miss Sherman then enjoys family entertainments with Mr and Mrs Gillespie with a fine tennis display. Commodore Arthur Curtiss James sails from New York on September 21 aboard the Alpha for Europe, stopping at the Azores and Madeira, returning before Christmas. Guests include Ave Alvord William J Matheson and Miss Beverly James. German ships Bremen and Victoria Louise entertainments feature dancing and receptions aboard. Biddle Biddie son of Mr and Mrs Craig Biddle Philadelphia ill with scarlet fever at Nethercliffe home, under care a week.
Miss Cora Self a year old student and Ira Porter from Vermont married August 32 in Vienna Virginia. The ceremony was performed by Rev Drorne. The couple, accompanied by Miss Mabel Diver and Stubbins, will remain in Takoma Park until Porter finishes studies, then go abroad as missionaries.
Washington Railway and Electric may abandon the Congress Heights to Washington line if air brakes are required by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Stockholders balk at the $200 to $250 per car cost. Residents fear running heavy Eleventh street cars uphill without airbrakes. light cars seem safer. District Railway Commission has not acted and officials refuse comment.
Special to The Washington Post reports 18 year old Bertha Davis disappeared after leaving her 504 South Broadway home yesterday to take an entrance exam for the Eastern Pennate High School senior class. Her mother expresses anxiety as police search for the girl escalates. relatives see no reason for voluntary disappearance and deny rumors of a romance.
The Spanish minister to Washington Senor Don Juan Riano denies reports linking King Alfonso with actresses. He says the insinuations are baseless and asks newspapers to correct any misperceptions abroad, amid sensational stories circulated nationally.
Gol. John J. Astor and Miss Madeleine Force head to Long Island Sound aboard the Noma with Father William Force aboard. Astor denies secret Connecticut ceremony. Miss Force and party plan a fishing trip return to New York Monday. City clerk hesitates on license. private filings possible.
The Washington Baltimore dispatch reports Anna Marie and Carrie Schucier, three sisters, were released after being charged with smuggling jewelry and durable foods. They admitted failing to declare dutiable items but agreed to pay a fine and were allowed to return home by train. Their history shows a long effort to visit relatives abroad with scant funds.
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