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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1904
Page
7
The display features infant and children's garments including muslin drawers gowns and shirts with prices from 10 to 50 cents, plus a large range of picture frames and moldings. The store touts a vast selection on the eighth floor with ready-made frames, powdered gold designs, oxidized silver, and a frame factory offering free estimates.
A catalog fragment lists various books and prices including GO. P. by Phi Chi ie rated in cariesture, Kind World by Gabriel Setoun, Mother Goose Cooked by John H. Mor te, Reginald Rigby illustrated, Green Grass by Lawrence Housman, and Daily Thoughts by William McKinley. Titles appear with binding types and page counts and prices around 25 cents.
The ad promotes cooler weather clothing including ribbed balbriggan shirts and drawers, white cotton sets, natural color merino options, and Egyptian yarn items. It notes durable drawers, self fronts on merino shirts, silk braid trim, and value. Stetson hats are featured with emphasis on quality and style. Main floor IF St.
Attention is called to fall lines now on display with new shapes and weekly arrivals for late fall and winter. The Peerless Shoe promises beauty, comfort, and perfect fit through scientific modeling and careful drafting, offering a glove-like fit and lasting shape preservation, with third floor at Tenth Street location.
A wedding yesterday at noon united Miss Emma Virginia Norris and Mr. Erskine Mason Sunderland in Washington. The service took place at 331 C street northwest with Rev. Peter Parker Phillips officiating. Matron of honor was Mrs. Arthur Pue Gorman Jr.. best man was Mr. David Sunderland. After a breakfast the couple left for a wedding journey, then plan to reside with Mrs. Sunderland's father. Several other local nuptials followed, with receptions and travels noted for Miss Maud V. Watkins, Miss Juliet Briscoe Miller, and Miss Alice Everett among others, plus social notes on Senator and Mrs. Stewart and others.
A double wedding was held yesterday morning at the Howard House on Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. John P. Graves and Lucy M. Durrett of Stannardsville, and Carroll C. Eddins and Pearl Durrett of Somerset, Va., were married by Rev. J. W. Steele in a single ceremony. The Brides wore blue traveling suits, and after a Washington honeymoon, they will return to Virginia. Rev. Steele has joined 25 couples in marriage, noting many pastors are away from the city.
Canton mourns three years since McKinley death as Mrs McKinley shows slight physical gain and deepens interest in affairs. Secretary Wilson sent a wreath, visitors arrive by train, and Mrs McKinley visits the tomb to lay fresh flowers.
G Thomas Noyes aged sixty two, longtime Treasury Dept clerk, was found dead in his bed at his sister Mrs Queen's home 1356 Columbia road. Death attributed to apoplexy. Born in the District, he served in a Union company at the Civil War start, later joined banking and brokerage with Harry D Cook, then returned to Treasury duties and lately worked in the Comptroller of the Treasury office. He had just returned Tuesday from Atlantic City.
Remains will be taken today to Milton Indiana for burial. Capt David P Leibhardt will be honored at Lee's undertaking establishment this afternoon at seven o'clock with attendance from Post Office Department clerks and Grand Army of the Republic members. Frank Leibhardt, a brother, accompanies Mrs Leibhardt. Ina Leibhardt, the daughter, travels from Los Angeles to Milton for the burial.
The Mount Vernon Methodist Church South Men’s Club held its season opener in the church parlor Tuesday evening. President J. B. McClenahan presided after prayer by Rev. F. J. Prettyman. Readings, recitations, music, and humorous talks by B. M. Breitting, Willis Robinson, A. F. Harland, Dr. Clark, George M. Moore, F. J. Prettyman, and Henry D. Gordon entertained attendees. Committees were announced: Spiritua l George M. Moore, chairman. membership H. W. Smith, chairman. publication O. Powell, chairman. The secretary will meet the second Tuesday of each month and welcome visitors.
The Marine Band performs at the Marine Barracks this afternoon starting at o'clock. Program includes Admiral Dewey Overture Stradella Prelude to Parifal Cornet solo Flocktenton Polka Morning allegretto pastorale Death of Age andante doloroso Anitra's Dance mazurka Dance of Imps in the Halls of the Mountain King allegro marcato Watts The Debutante National Anthem The Star Spangled Banner Santelmann
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