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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
20
Stationery for October weddings invites attention to prompt execution of orders for wedding invitations marriage announcements at homes cards for social functions and public ceremonies. Careful cutting of dies for ciphers monograms house addresses or heraldic devices and stamping on fashionable papers. High-grade work at consistent prices. Charming new imported novelties for wedding gifts arriving daily.
A local retailer promotes a wide range of children and youth clothing ahead of the school opening next Monday. The ad boasts top quality materials, serviceable wear, and prices considered low for the quality, inviting boys to find suits hats and other incidentals.
A catalog listing boys and young men suits in cheviots and serge with bloomer and straight-cut trousers, double-breasted and special tweed options. Prices range from 73 cents to 22.50 for rain coats, with multiple sizes and styles including sailor and Russian blouse sets.
New importations arrive daily offering an array of fall styles in women's and children's hosiery. Special value features two dozen pairs of Lisle Thread Hose in black and patterns at 25¢ a pair, with 3 pairs for $1.00 on full weight hose. Regular values 35¢ to 50c each. Main floor.
A newspaper ad promotes a wide range of women s kimonas from plain outing flannel to silk and lace French creations. Items include Crepe Short Kimonas in pink blue lavender and red with Persian borders Crepe Long Kimonas in plain colors with borders Japanese Cotton Kimonas in multiple colors with satin borders and Outing Flannel Kimonas in pink blue and lavender with wash ribon borders. Prices range from 1.50 to 2.50 and stock is on the third floor eleventh street.
New corset arrivals include French models with straight fronts, higher busts, and tapered waists for a slender look. A large range of domestic corsets follows, featuring girdles, elastics, and straight-front designs from R. & G., P. N., Royal Worcester, and others. Prices range from 25 to 1.05 dollars. Third floor eleventh street.
Photo supplies advertised with low prices on first quality goods. Chloride of Gold and various toning and developing agents offered per unit, including litmus paper, masks, rods, tripods, jars, and paste. Development service available while you wait. Main floor Tenth St. 48c.
A broad display of fall menswear features new Neckwear Stiff and Soft Hats Hosiery Bath Robes Lounging Robes Underwear and accessories. Promotes Soft Felt Straw Hat replacing Pearl gray with bold colors and black. Highlights varied hats including Boston Derby W and L Derby Stetson Derbys with prices from 2 to 5 dollars.
The ad promotes new unlaundered shirts priced at fifty cents each. Shirts are described as well cut with full length, linen bosoms, reinforced fronts and backs, and three sleeve lengths. Available in sizes 14 to 18, aimed at young men for school or college use.
New lounging robes for fall and winter attract both home men and students heading to college. A range of colors and prices includes Cotton Blanket Robes at 4.50 and higher grades at 5.00 7.50 9.00 10.50 and up. The college robe is a gray wool blanket gown with colors on the skirt and sleeve borders.
Washington stores announce exclusive agency for the French all wool underwear Dermophile for men women and children. Made from fine undyed Australian wool, it promises nonshrinkable wear with no harshness or irritation. Booklet available. main floor F street.
The First Secretary of the Netherlands Legation and the Baroness van Tuyll entertained in Newport before leaving for Holland. Viscount de Chambrun returns to Washington. Mrs. Bacon, wife of the new Assistant Secretary of State, visits Washington then New York. Birth of a son to Mrs. Dudley Rawson de Chair announced in Hampshire England. Engagement announced for Miss Olive But Morrison to Ernest O. Pester Waud with wedding planned in coming months.
Wedding invitations and announcements offered in correct form and period phrasing. Samples and estimates provided upon request.
The marriage of Miss Gard Oliver of this city to Mr Edward A La Bossiere of Boston was a quiet affair in St. Aloysius Church parsonage. Rev Father Wink officiated. The couple left for Atlantic City for a brief honeymoon and will reside here. Only a brother of the bride and three intimate friends witnessed the ceremony. Rev Dr Witts and other Washingtonians registered at the De Ville, Atlantic City.
Warrenton Va September 13 Mr and Mrs James K Maddux hosted a paddock tea at Leston Hill estate.Guests from abroad watched a hunters’ display from a large observation stand amid light refreshments.Names include Dr Henry Bollinger Waldemar Hollinger Werner Baum Baron Souder Hyot and other attendees.
The thirty-eighth anniversary of the Sons of Jonadab was celebrated at Carroll Institute Hall on Tenth Street near New York Avenue with 300 members and friends. Judge Samuel C Mills, founder, gave history and praised the order’s aims. Officers included Willey sovereign chief, Young secretary, and Dickey of Potomac Council.
The Washington Automobile Club was chartered at a meeting at the City Council chamber. A site within four miles of the city center has been selected for the club home and a road house, with conveyance of the property to the club to be completed. Blank membership applications will be printed and distributed within days, with a meeting next week to review applicants and enroll eligible members.
Mount Vernon trips depart from Seventh Street Wharf at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily aboard the Charles Macalester with a Potomac sail and view of Maryland and Virginia shores. Chevy Chase Lake closes this Saturday after a vibrant season with evening Marine Band concerts. Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company sails to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk at 6:30 p.m. daily, linking to Old Dominion Line and Merchants and Miners' steamers for New York, Boston, and the East. Offices listed at Seventh Street Wharf and 703 Fourteenth Street.
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