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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1907
Page
45
A seasonal sale lists furniture, linens, bedding, curtains, china, glassware, and more for parlor to kitchen. Departments unite to offer a wide aggregation of merchandise at extraordinarily low prices, appealing to returning travelers and hotel keepers alike.
A description of St Ymntation Colored Madras fabrics offered in a large assortment of neat designs suitable for den library and dining room hangings as portieres curtains or couch covers. Bold real bealdads in rich effects advertised for boarding school use.
September sale features Weathered Oak Hall Racks with mirror and umbrella stand priced at 1195 value 1500. Neat Mission Settees leather seat 1175 value 1500. Handcome Mahogany Bric a Brac and Waste Cabinet with large top mirror 4450 value 3100. Turkish Chairs in deep leather 2700 value 3500. Hamisons Curly Brred Tables for nursery or bedroom 595 value 1100. Golden Oak Dining chairs leatherette 250 value 350. Mission Armchairs feather seat 825 value 1000. Very Large Sedan Chairs in solid monogany 2975 value 5000.
A local shop advertises a wide stock of domestic rugs from Kashmirs to Wiltons. It lists sizes from 18x36 inches to 12x15 feet with prices ranging from 150 to 3500 dollars, noting specials and many sizes including Bigelow makes.
A sale listing offers 9 inch Jardinières in rich decorated emblems at 65 cents each and 10 inch versions in the same designs at 75 cents each. Other Jardinières range from 25 cents to 750 dollars per piece, plus a batch of imported Ramekins on plates for baking and serving at 3 for 50 cents, each 25 cents, or 50 cents value.
Washington society columns report Mr and Mrs Meyer arriving from Hamilton and planning to join family after October as they recover from an illness. Elizabeth Washington, daughter of former Representative Joseph E Washington, will marry Henry Stuart Hotchkiss of New Haven in Tennessee, with guests traveling from Nashville. Other announcements include Eleanor Tucker’s engagement to George Winthrop Lee of Boston, Miss Mabel Murphy of the city to Logan Bagby of Chicago, and Ruth Browne’s forthcoming marriage to Paul Bish of Waterbury.
September sale showcases metal bedsteads in brass white and black enamel with brass trim and verms martin models, all sizes, plus all metal bed springs and hair or felt mattresses. The store emphasizes durable construction, wall harmony, and catalogue-priced Osterntoor mattresses with feather pillows offered at varied prices.
Mrs Theo dore Shorts voices strong approval of the engagement of Misa Theodora Shorts to the Duc de Chaulnes despite parental objection. She predicts a happy culmination and praises the duke, noting his American admiration and suitable character. The interview touches on public announcement timing and the couple’s social reception in New York.
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