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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-12-25

An attractive line of ladies'
dress goods with trimmings to
match just in-see display in our
window. Mobley Dry Goods Co.
1t advertisement. Va.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22
MRS. LANSDALE FETED
BY WASHINGTON SOCIETY

Mrs. Philip Van Horne Lansdale.
who left California several months
ago to pass the gay season in eastern
climes, has gone to washington,
where she is being extensively feted
by the smart set. Mrs. Lansdale was
made the guest of honor at a dinner
given Tuesday evening by the minis
ter of Peru and Nine. de Pezet, for
whom she was frequent hostess
during their visit to this state in
midsummer, when they came in con-
necticn with the Panama Pacific in
ternational exposition. The function
was held at the legation, which was
elaborately decorated for the affair
with masses of chrysanthemums, roses
and lilies. Bidden to meet the vis-
itor were Mrs. George Shenton, Cen
eral and Mrs. George w Davis. Mrs
Delos Blodgett, Mrs. Philip Henry.
Miss Porcher, Miss de Pena, F. Stad-
ham, Captain Crozier, Frank Carpen-
ter, Edwardo Racedo Jr., Admiral Vic
tor Blue and Rutherford Bingham.
Since her departure from this city
Mrs. Lansdale has been sojourning In
Philadelphia as the guest of her
brother I'm law and sister. Mr. and
Mrs. George Hood At the conclusion
of her present visit she will go to
New London. Conn.,, where she will
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22
THRICE A BRIDESMAID,
TODAY BECOMES BRIDE

The ancient superstition, Three
times a bridesmaid. never a bride.
has been set aside by Miss Talbot
at three weddings. A year ago at the
marriage of Miss Miriam McNear and
Leo Korbel todays bride was included
in the cortege. She served again as
bridesmaid at the marriage in April
of Miss Dorothy williams and Eyre
Pinckard. and for the third time, a
month later. when Miss Feroline Per-
kins became the wife of Captain Rob-
ert Wallach. U. 5. A.
During the last week several af-
fairs have been given for the young
couple, among them a dinner which
Mr.. and Mrs. J. spaulding Flannery
gave Monday evening. dinner dance
over which Mr.. and Mrs. Hennen Jen-
nings presided Tuesday and dinner
to the bridal party given by Mrs. Tai
bot Thursday night.
Some Of those who will attend to-
days wedding viii be:
Mr. and Mrs. John Hays Hammond. Justice
and Mrs Joseph MeKenna. Ambassador and
Mme BaSmetef. Mr.. and Mrs Truxtun Beale.
Minister OF Peru. and Nine. de Pezet. Mr. aaA
9irs. Wiilism Wallace Mein. Nr. and Mrs.
Frederick &. &c Faust. Colonel and Mrs. Lin
coin Carmany. DR.. and Mrs. Robert Hort,
Mr. and AIRS. Henuen Jennings. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Carroll Glover Sr.. Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Carroll Glover Jr. Senator and Mrs.
Francis NewIands. Mrs Philip Van Horn
Lansade. Lieutenant Commander william Pig
gott Cronan. L. :. y. aad Mrs crOnsn Mrs
Jesse Grant Lieuteasnt Henry Kent Hewitt,
q. 5. y, and Mrs. Hewitt
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22
BRUGUIERES TO LINGER
AT NEWPORT BUNGALOW

Mrs. Emile A. Bruguiere and her son,
Louis S. Bruguiere, have decided to
prolong their sojourn at Newport
until shortly before the Christmas hol-
idays. and have secured their house
for another month.
Mrs. Peter Martin, who is occupying
the Morrell cottage, is another who
finds the life of the gay seaport more
fascinating than even New York, and
will remain some weeks longer at
Newport. Mr. Martins condition is
still causing his family and friends
serious alarm, as he has again been
Obliged to leave Rhode Island for
New York. where he is patient at .
sanatorium.
Mr.. and Mrs Leonard Thomas, the
latter a sister of Mrs. Martin. will go
abroad Immediately after the New
Year, and plan to spend the winter
in the south of France.
x X
Miss Edith Rucker and Miss Edna
Fay. whose pictures appear in today's
society page, are among the notice.
ably pretty dancers at "the dansants,"
which are held twice week at the ST.
Francis. Miss Fay is a sister of Mrs.
Kirby Crittenden. who visited Califor-
MIA during the summer Miss Rucker
is the daughter of Mrs. Anna Rucker
and sister of Bliss Rucker. She enjoys
a wide degree of popularity with the
younger set.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22
McGARRY- HOFFMAN,
MUPTIALS IN SOUTH

At nuptiai mass solemnized in The
Chapel in Los Angeles this morning,
Miss Cecile Hoffman of this city be-
came the bride of Patrick McGarry,
prominent in Los Angeles society.
Right Rev. Bishop Conaty. close
friend OF the groom, officiated at the
impressive ceremony. which was at
tended by only the immediate rela-
tives of both parties Mrs McGarry
was a radiant bride in robe of ivory
satin embellished with handsome lace
She wore tulle veil crowned with a
wreath of orange blossoms. and car
ried shower bouquet of lilies of the
orchids. There were no attendants for
either bride or groom. This afternoon
there will be a reception to friends at
the Hotel Alexandria
Mrs McGarry is the only daughter
of Emile Hoffman, Of this city and is
a niece of Miss Emile. Miss Marie
and Henry Hoffman,, with whom she
has made her home. Mrs. Allen Han
cock and Miss Marie Rose Mullen of
Los Angeles are her maternal aunts.
X
Miss Gladys Roosevelt daughter of
John f. Rooseves+ Of SayviIle. l. L..
will become the bride of Fairman r.
Dick at brilliant wedding next
Tuesday. The affair will be held in
st. Bartholomew church in New
York and viii be followed by re-
ception at the home Of the bride in
Madison avenue. Miss Roosevelt will
be attended by Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish
Jr.. sister Of the bridegroom. as maid
of honor, and the only other at
tendant. Evans r. Dick will be his
brothers best man. Miss Roosevelt
is well known on this coast, where
she visited about two years ago She
is a cousin of Mr.. and Mrs Theodore
Roosevelt Jr and of Mrs Thomas
Scott Brooks of Portland and Miss
Harriet Pomeroy of this city.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22
CALIFORNIA CLUB HALL
TO BE SCENE OF DANCE

The second of the Saturday evening
assemblies will take place in Califor-
MIA Club hall tonight, when the MEM
bers of the younger set will meet for
gay reunion. The clubrooms have
been rendered attractive with pro-
fusion of scarlet blossoms and autumn
Mrs. Frank Kerrigan. Mrs. Stewart
McNab and Mrs. Dudley Sales will re-
ceive the guests. Among the assembly
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22

Greet, Mrs. l.. s. Abbott. Mrs. Ella
Sexton, Mrs. Byron Jackson. Mrs.
Donovan. Mrs. Timothy Guy Phelps,
Mrs. Thomas Morffew, Mrs. Wendell,
Mrs. Londerback. Mrs White. Miss
Eleanor Croudace and Miss Mabel
Freeman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mallory Dut-
ton Miss Alice Boggs) have rented a
home in claremont court for the win-
ter<season.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22
Weddings Form Center of So
cIal Interest in Today'S
Calendar

Two weddings of social Importance
are scheduled TO take place today.
and that one is in Washington and
the other in Los Angeles take not
whit from. the interest surrounding
them In Washington, d. c.. Miss
Amylita Talbot will become the bride
of Charles Frederick Wilson this aft
ernoon- The hour set for the mar
riage is 4 o'clock. and the ceremony
viii be held in St. Johns church
Later there will be a small reception
TO friends at the apartment of the
brides mother in the Connecticut The
bridal cortege numbers three attend
ants. maid of honor, Miss Katherine
Jennings and two bridesmaids, Miss
Louise HELEN and Miss Catherine
Weeks. Miss Talbot will be a radiant
bride, in a robe of shimmering ivory
satin. veiled in rich old family lace.
and elaborately embroidered in a rose
design. Her lace veil will be held in
place BY a garland of lilies of the
valley, and similar flowers will be
combined with cyclamen and orchids
in her bridal bouquet Miss Jennings
will also be in white. with touches of
pink in the trimmings, and the gowns
of the bridesmaids will be of pink
chiffon over satin. They will all carry
showers of pink roses. Earl Talbot
who has been spending the last week
with Mrs. Talbot as the guest of his
mother and sister in Washington, will
give his sister in marriage. Clay
bourne Wilson will be his brothers
man. and as ushers there viii be
Frederick de Courcy Faust. ]. Spauld-
ing Flannery. Stuart w. Jackson.
Harry f. Whiting, Harris Hammond
and DR.. Cary Grayson. L. S. n.
Miss Talbot is a Californian, and
has q host of friends here Her
mother was Mrs. Amy Bowen Talbot.
and during her daughters childhood
resided altogether in this state. OF
recent years the family has lived in
Washington and have only made brief
visits to this coast
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22

pass the Christmas holidays with her
other brother in law and sister, Cap
tain George B. Pillsbury, U. 8. =. and
Mrs. Pillsbury
Miss Gladys Stealey is being enter
tanned In Washington, D. c.. by Colo
mel and Mrs. Lincoln Carmany, who
feted her with dinner and theater
party Monday evening. Mrs. Car
many's son In law and daughter. Dr..
and Mrs. Robert Hoyt, and Paymaster
Neal, u. S. N, were hidden to meet
the guest OF honor
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22
SEVEN SEAS PAGEANT
A WEEK FROM TUESDAY

1t is just a little more than a week
before San Francisco will have an op-
portunity of viewing the stupendous
Pageant of the Seven Seas, which will
be given for the benefit of the Sea-
mems institute the afternoons and
evenings of December ?, 8 and 4.
For the last six weeks rehearsals
have been going on until every char
acter in each of the six episodes is
drilled to finish. In connection with
several of the events there will be
dances which bid fair tc exceed in
novelty and beauty and former SINH
lar offerings of the kind With the
Japan and the Golden Fleece" there
will be the dance of the sea, an old
Greek dance, for which 40 women are
practicing, under the direction of
George Pappageorge. With the epi-
sode of Drake at the Court of Eliza
beth there will be two dances in
which society girls are taking part.
and with the Paul Jones' episode
there will be three.
Each of the afternoons will be
given up to separate performances,
which will occur in connection with
the pageant Tuesday afternoon
there will be drills by the boys from
the Yerba Buena naval training sta
tion; Wednesday. the children's after
noon, the trial scene from alice in
Wonderland will be held. and Thurs
day there will be "the dansant.'
In addition to the performance
Dreamland Pavilion rink will hold
another attraction, as it will be fitted
up with booths to represent a bazaar.
All sorts of candies. confections and
sandwiches will be sold. as we'll as
liquid refreshments and cigars, and
in addition Mrs. Harriet Potter
Nourse. as gypsy fortune teller, will
read palms.
Tickets for the pageant are now ON
sale at room SIG, st Francis hotel.
Thornhill Broome of Santa Barbara
and Oxnard, who has been visiting in
the east for several months past, re-
ceived a warm welcome on his return
to the former city last week
1t was during his absence that the
announcement of his engagement to
Miss Carys Spoor of Chicago was re-
ceived, she being the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Spoor. Mr.. Broome en-
joyed visit with the Spoors at their
country place. "BIythwood Farms"
Pittsfield. Mass. He was also a mem-
ber of the house party given by the
former Miss Bess Bigelow now Mrs.
Cooley, at the George o. Knapps'
country place at Lake George. N. "
The Spoors will arrive here for a
season about the latter part of jan
uary and will be guests at the Potter.
While no date has been set for the
wedding. it is rumored that April or
May will be the month chosen. Mr..
Broome left for his ranch at Oxnard
late yesterday afternoon, but will re-
turn to Santa Barbara in a day or so.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22

Salon members were entertained
last Thursday by Mrs. A. c. Freeman.
who gave Thanksgiving feast at her
home in this city. The attractive res
idenee was hung in yellow and red
with masses Of autumn foliage COM
bined with crimson and golden chrys-
anthemums. Those who accepted Mrs.
Freeman's hospitality were: Mrs. Am
brose Willis, Mrs. James Rolph Jr..
Mrs. William Eomaine, Mrs. Bucking-
ham. Mrs. Robert White, Mrs. j. II.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22
llERRYF1AkERS TO HOLD GAY
REVELS AT T0NIGHT'S BALLS

All the younger element is in flut-
ter of excitement over the second of
the assembly dances, to be given this
evening by Mrs. Bowie Detrick in
Scottish Rite auditorium The spacious
hall has been in the expert hands of
skilled decorators, who have converted
it into a fairy land of beauty. One end
of the room will be arranged as
court garden. with gilt pillars en-
twined with garlands of flowers, and
the other will be fitted up with rugs
and settees as drawing room, where
the merrymakers may rest in between
dances. Assisting Mrs. Detrick in re-
ceiving will be Mrs Alexander Nc
Cracken, Mrs. Gailliard Stoney, Mrs.
Joseph Hooper, Mrs Donzell Stoney
and Mrs william Perkins.
Among those who will attend to-
nicht,s affair will he.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22

Mrs. Robert wallach, wife of Cap
tain Wallach, Z. S. A., has closed her
home in Washington and has gone to
Hamilton, Mass. to make an extended
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry c. Perkins. Mrs. WaIlach was
the former Miss Feroline Perkins,
bride of the summer and sister OF
Mrs. Albert Carroll of Baltimore; Mrs.
Francis Ruggles. wife of Captain Rug
giles, U. s. A.. and Miss Ruth Perkins.
Captain Wallach is the son of Mrs.
Richard Wallach and brother of Mrs
Woodbury. Blair. Mrs. r. A. Mitchell
and Mrs. John f. Merriman. He is a
cousin Of Miss Louise and Miss Helen
Wallach. who are among the most
popular girls in the younger set of
this city.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22

rious branches will meet TO spend the
holidays at Ridgefield, Conn, in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hampton Lynch.
Those who will take part in the fam
lily celebration besides Mr.. and Mrs
Lynch are Mrs. James Kennedy Mof-
fit, Mr.. and Mrs. George Doubleday,
Mr.. and Mrs James Kennedy Moffitt
Jr. and DR.. and Mrs. Herbert Moffitt.
DR.. and Mrs Moffitt have recently
returned from European tour ex-
tending over a period of several
months.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Havens. who
went to New York a fortnight ago.
will entertain at Thanksgiving din
ner at the Belmont hotel. Mr.. and Mrs.
wickham Havens. Mr.. and Mrs,
George Wilhelm, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Proctor and Mr.. and Mrs. William G.
Henshaw will be among those to ac-
cept their hospitality
4 y
Goodbys We're said today 10 Mrs.
Samuel Hall and Mrs whipple Hail..
who are sailing for the far east They
will be accompanied by Miss Priscilla,
Miss Natalie and Miss Alice Hall
After a brief sojourn in Honolulu they
viii pass on to Manila. where the.
whipple Halls have established their
home and where Mrs. Whipple Hall
will take leave OF the party. The
others will continue to Japan and
China and will also visit other places
Of interest IN the orient before re-
turning to California. During their
absence their home in Oakland will
be closed.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-22
FAMILY REUNION SET
F07 THANKSGIVING DAY

The Mof.tt vi hold q re-
union Thanksgiving uay ~hen It's va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-24
MAGRUDER NEWS

Magruder. Va. April 23-Mr.
Clarence Newman, Of Newport
News. spent Sunday with his moth
er. Mrs. {. J. Newman.
A surprise visit was paid Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith. OF Porto Belo. Monday
night by quite a number of our
neighborhood folks.
Miss Virginia Frank. of Norfolk,
spent the weekend with Miss Mar.
garrett Maynard at Biglers.
Miss Foley spent Saturday snc
Sunday with Miss Bangs at Norge.
Mr.. II. r. Hubbard. demonstra
tor for York county. visited OF
community several days ago in be
half of the Boys Corn Club. W.
hope every boy who is eligible vii
join and join with the desire 10 Wi
first prize.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-24
WILLIAM & MARY
DEFEATS ROANOKE

The William and Mary baseball
team defeated the Roanoke College
aggregation last Thursday sfternooc
the score standing IL. The visitors
playeds loose game behind Herr.
don who allowed but six bits.
Shiers, Garrett. Shsckleford and
Addincon were sent in the box
for helocals and proved somewhat
of a mystery 10 Roanoke. allowing
but three scattered hits.
Batteries: Observation-Disclosures and
Belvin, William and Mary-Shiers
Garnet. Addington and Zshmer
Umpir-F. r. Savage. Time
$40. Attendance 400.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-24
IMPORTANT LECTURE
BY DR.. PLECKER

DR.. w. A. Picker. Of the State
Board Of Health. will deliver an inn
portant address on the health of
children at the Nicholson school at
4 D. N. Tuesday. April % This
lecture viii follow up the recent
medical inspection in the schools and
explain the significance of conditions
OF ears. eyes. nose, teeth and other
organs upon which reports were
recently sent 70 the parents.
Il is a sad fact that many children
are handicapped throughlife or have
their lives brought to an unimslJ
end because of apparently rival
defects which the parents have ig
nored. Every parent in Williams
burg and the surrounding country i
Invited and should be present Il
hear this talk. The meeting IS unde
the auspices of the education de
partment of the K. & {. A.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-24
ROXBURY NEWS

Roxbury. Va. April l4-Fsrmers
are busy with their crops and all
signs point to a fire yield. with
prices good. 1t seems as if some
at this place are anxious for little
plum from the political plum tree.
A petition has been circulated to
Gust our popular and efficient post
master. Mr.. L. II. Route. The
only complaint is that the postoffice
is too far from the station A few
years ago It was at the station when
Mr.. c. y. Binns resigned. TIE
present postmaster was appointed.
To keep him from being postmaster
the land owners refused to let him
have a house. This gave the de-
psrtment 'ots of trouble so a nicer
lot was selected and bought by Mr..
Route at bis own expense and a
fine business has been built up,
Now they want il moved back
/ Over 5000 pieces of mail a week arr
delivered at the homes of the peopl,
by the r. Z. y. or Star Route car
riers. Only four families get thei
mail direct from the office and man,
will be sorry 70 see Mr.. Route lcav
as be is popular with all classe.
Not one complaint has been mad
against him by the patrons or de-
partment.
4 DR.. c. L. Bailey, of Quintor
who was taken to Richmond for a
operation for appendicitis. is IA
! improving AL hope that he ma
soon DC back again.
j.. Mr. Chas. Bowry left today f
: the hospital in Richmond where
. delicate operation will be performs
for some head trouble.
q Two new K. +. d. mail rout
=. were surveyed from this place Il
= week. one in Charles City, the 9th
in New Kent. both leaving frc
> Roxbury. This is the result of I
ID labors Of our new CongTessms
re Andrew Jackson Montague. to who
Us all feel grateful.
Truthful Jeems.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-24

If you are feeling blue. tired out.
conshpated. have sour stomach. in
digestion. malaria. upset liver.
coated tongue or bad breath there is
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after the first dose of CARS
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causing thousands to desert danger
Gus calomel and bringing health aad
strength back to them.
ITS a wonderful remedy. SO pleas.
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well as grown up peopls take I
without any bad after effects. i
treats the liver and bowels gent!
but firmly and drives cut the poiso
nous gases and accumulated vast
thoroughly,
You can get a large bottle q
williamsburg Drug Co. for oily s
cents and II you aren't delighted
. your money back. Ask for CARS
WELLS LJvER-AID ADV.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-24
DEATH OF A LITTLE GIRL.

Thelma Minor. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Wakefield Minor. and aged
IL years. died in the JOhnston-Willis
hospital. Richmond. where the child
was taken for medical treatment, on
March Is. The child had been sick
for some time with heart trouble.
She was a dear little child and the
pet OF the household.
The funeral took place on March
u and burial was in the old Brick
wall cemetery. the service being
conducted by the Rev. William
Barnes. Mr.. and Mrs. Minor have
the sympathy of their many friends
in their bereavement.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-24
The Home Kitchen

Paint your kitchen walls and wood
work white above the wainseoting. II
keeps soiled hands away. It's cheerful
brightness is always inviting. One
quart Of Turpentine added 70 One-half
gallon Of L. 4 NJ Semi-Mixed Real
Paint makes quarts Of the highest
grade OF pure paint, and il il is enough
70 paint kitchen and two more rooms.
For outside painting the very highest
grade Of long life paint. is made b,
adding three quarts Of pure Linsees
Oil To each one gallon Of L. & NJ. Semi
Mixed Real Paint.
Sold by Lane & Christian.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-24
IN MENIORIAAf
BY Rip Van winkle.

BY Rip Van Wrinkle.
with apologies to My Grand
fathers Clock.")
The Bruton Church clock sat IN the
tower.
It was the towns Joy and its pride.
But It stopped. short. never 10 90
again.
When the old town died.
7, licked off the minutes and struck
off the hours.
II touch with LIES busy tide;
Bat il stopped. short. never to so
again,
When the old town died.
AT the fifry per year to regulate
It's gear.
The Council in horror. il cried.
SO stopped il short. never 70 GO
again.
When the old town died.
With its hands Ger It's face il SIT
in disgrace.
AS tho If il could. it would hide
Fer it stopped. short. never to e
again.
When the old town died.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-24

On Tuesday night Horace Taylor,
at Msgruder. attacked Chas. Jackson
with a knife, stabbing him in the
hand. An artery was severed and
considerable blood flowed. Jackson.
who is simple minded. had the
temerity to walk with Taylor's dusky
affinity, hence the cutting.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-24

For rheumatism you viii find
nothing better than Chamberlain 5
Liniment. Try il and see how quick
ly il gives relief. For sale by all
druggists.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-04-24
TRUSTEES SALE!
OF Valuable hill Property, consisting of Mill Lot
and Buildings, Machinery, Engines Boilers,
Sprinkler System and Water System, ETC., in
the City of Williamsburg, Virginia.

BY virtue Charles C. Groa and Aglae D
the undersigned dated February ~ 49,
and recorded office OF City of Williamsburg and
deed book No 25l de-
Indebtedness then
holder of evdeneng said
expose sale public auction front OF the courthouse
nshurC Va