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11 \v W hite P lains VOL- I. NO. 3. WHITE PLAINS, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N. Y„ TUESI THE BRIDAL ALTAR Mr. Charles B. Platt and Miss Bessie V. Acherly Wed Last Evening THE NEWELL THEATRE OPENINI BRIDE AND BRIDESMAIDS LOOKED PRETTY The Ceremony Was Performed In Grace Episcopal Church A fretty wedding took place last night at 8 o'clock at the Episcopal Church, when Mr. Charles Byron Platt, youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Platt, of sterling avenue, was married to Miss Bessie Virginia Ackerly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, William J. Ackerly, of Church St. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. I, Newton Phelps, of Meri den, Conn., cousin of the bride, as- slsteed by the Rev. l)r. tr. u. Van Kleeck, pastor of the Episcopal Church. The beat man was Edw. Ackerly, brother of the bride. The bride, who wore a white satin dress trimmed with pearl and lace, and carried a shower bomjgct *t\aaa WOO S ’ ivpn II WHY bV The church, which was very pret tily decorated with ferns, ever greens and roses, was crowded with friends nf the young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Platt returned to the bride's home and received con gratulations from their relatives 1 _ J In f 'hlte roses, was given away by her father. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Geo. M. Reynolds, and Miss Amy Kelly, of Port Chester. Miss Anna Vsrplanck, who was maid of honor, wore a dress of pink satin crope-de-ohlno. The (lower girl, Miss Virginia Reynolds, of Port Chester, niece of the bride, wore a dress of white lace otter pink silk and carted a basket at white.roles --------- - ------- - ■ The ushers were I ’ rank Platt and George Platt, of New York city brothers of the groom, and Walter Ketcham and Fred Brown, of this The groom ’ s gift to the bride was a pearl and diamond pin. He also gave to the ushers gold cuff but tons. Three hundred Invitations were sent out to relatives and Immediate friends of the family- and friends In the front parlor, standing under a bower of ever greens and Jerns under which was suspended a large bell, Many handsome presents were received, such as cut glass, silverware, etc. • Mr. and Mrs. Platt left on a wed ding trip to Florida and upon their return will reside In White Plains. The young couple are very popular and their many friends wish thorn happiness In their married life. Brilliant Gathering at Last Nights Pleasing Initial Performance UNEQUALLED VAUDEVILLE PERFORMANCI The House Is Crowded To Its Full Capacity| By An Enthusiastic Audience MAHIUEI) TO-DAY. Miss Minnie Wieboldt, well known here, a cousin of Mrs. Fred Slpp, of 7 Lafayette street, was married to-day in New York City to Frank Monroe, of Brooklyn, at which place they will make their home. DANNER. — WINKLER. Mr. Goo. A. Danner, a real estate broker of this village, was married »' to Miss Louise P. Winkler al noon in to-day at the Episcopal Church. Charles banner and Miss Amanda L. Heasels st\ v ‘ d up with them. After the ceremony they left in 'an automobile for Hartsdale frlom where they took a- honeymoon trip to Washington, D. C. Miss Winkler Is an accomplished stenographer and has a large ac quaintance among i the __ legal pro fession. THE ORIGINAL ORAWAUPCM HOTEL. This cut Is a treasure of Its kind. It represents the original Orawanpum JluUI iviiilll occupied the site of the prese nt Orawanpum Hotel* near the depot. It was burned to the gi oumr In''ISS-I. It Was builtjdiortljr after H i e f u t e wriew wf the Harlem Hal lKo n d ta Wh i te P lal M a In. H>e JjaU of iffcW The hotel for years was the scene of many notable balls, political meet ings, etc. It was the center of the potftlcal and social life of the com- munlty ami vied for years with similar hotels on Broadway, In the vicin ity of the Old Court House. Tin? Broadway Hotel was also a social center. It was successfully conducted by tile lute Capt. Farr, father of Mrs. Win. Walton, of North la-xliigton avenue. Older residents of Westchester Coun ty will recall this old landmark with pleasure. Still another evidence of the pro- greasiveness of our citizens was given the publir last night when the new Newell Theatre waa opened to the public and the curtain went up on the best vaudeville performance ever given In the town. The houge was early filled with a representative body of citizens and their ladles who by their presence and appreciation helped to make the \first night\ the splendid success It surely was. Conspicuous among the box holders were Village President Brown, wife and guests; Dr. Page, wife and guests; Mr. John Klemnn and family and Mr. Thomas Cantlin; Mr. F. T. Earle and family; Sheriff Lone, wife and Staff; David H. Hunt, Esq., and wife; James C; Farrell and wife; Mrs. George Nowell and guests, Mr. and Mrs. Rich, of the United Book- rhg 69!ce; ahd several Philadelphia friends. The main section of the house held the elite of our town. The Newell Theatre la a long-felt want In White Plains, and to. Stanley F. Newell, who furnished the finan cial aid necessary, and to George A. Newell and Stephen M . Stainach, the managers, Is due the great praise, and if tne opening night ta any indication of the success that is sure to follow the venture may be said to be already a money maker. \ ■fcVfSfyhffotf that could ’ posslhly be put forth to give the public a play house in keeping with the town has beeh made and lust how well the ef forts have been rewarded was shown last night by the attendawco which was flattering to the extreme . Every eat In the house as sold, and not only sold but occupied, while the standing room was taxed to accommodate late arrivals. Later the doors were closed and some wore turned away The site of this splendid place of amusement was purchased some months ago for Jlu.OOO, and the work of construction was started May 28th. The building proper is throughout constructed of brick and stool, Is absolutely fireproof and safe in every way . The brick and steel work was done by Cooley Denehy, local contractors, and In fact all the other work was done by local con tractors as far as It was possible, so that a great amount of good money was kept right at home. William Wesley did the carpofltor wBrk, while the decorating was done by J . Crulckshank & Son. Frank J. Mc Guire was the plumber and James C. Farrell did the steam pipe and boat- in* wor k , The theatre stands now a completed monument to the handl- IMPROVEMENTS AT I MOUNT CALVARYl For sonio ‘ time past there has i been undef consideration a plan toj erect a receiving vault, a much need-f od Improvement, at the Mount Call vary Cemetery. It was felt that thJ undertakingtwas rather a large on| when drat considered, but the ” Dr. Koeffe set about the * quietly /and eventually shaped themeelvoa In inch as to make) the erection of a epic did vault Ip ' keeping with the sur roundings only possible but assured factu . '1 lie work Of conrtructton by Cor-j belt & Hooper Is we., under wi ,ii.l ii. i omflelcness Is .-sport, shortly. . In taklng r efiqulet look around thel Rev . Dr. KeSfis fell on a plan by| which I he vdelt could be built a low figure and still Tie a work of I beauty. This is made possible by I using the left over granite from thel new court house addition. I The vault will be of Gothic do-1 sign, built back in an incline having| a fifteen foot front and fielng twen ty feet deep, surmounted with heavy gr*nltd»*«ro 8 s. The out doors will ho of heavy bronze, side there will be twelve catacombs I with polished marble fronts and| heavy metal handles facing the en trance. . A macadam roadway will lead tol the structure and the landscape wlll| he beautified to form a relief. 1 'hel vault Is Intended for the use of I those who have now or may have I plots in the cemetery, and they I can readily see its need. 'I It will cost considerable, bull those who are benefited will gladly | [help matters for the convenience. ILLUSTRATED LECTURE AT TH e | GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH. At the German Lutheran Church! on South Lexington avenue, an 1t-| lustrated lecture will bo given fori the benefit of tho Sunday Bchool.l on \Tho Life of Christ,\ at 4:30| o ’ clock next Sunday afternoon. HOWLING notes . The Third Rail Bowling Club wllj h»wi eh Johnson's alley ato-Mght. IMPROVING PROPERTY. work of these men iup> employ ees. The cost of the theatre is _____ *o 0 , 000 , nearly all of which was ex-I Ballard's drug store is having pended #lth home merchants. new glass front put In. The slot. The house has a seating capacity wag recently lowered 80 as to maki of 1 200 and a pleasing feature of j it more convenient on entering the construction Is that there is not (These , -^'\ “ [ “ Lebulhl- a post or obstruction anywhere, every Drove the appearance of PRIZES FOR NEWSBOYS ct - - ---- ---- - occupant has a clear, unobserved view of the performance. The seats are done In green, th^eurtains at the en trance are of velour with gold < -< ► jp IVI tft*- * A KStL'X ▼▼ , i i trimmings, and there is a wealth of ; :; THE WHITE PLAINS d M y AUQUS directly only Uumg^ I J. t ^ “ ^es “ the lobby “ the village newsboys. As an Incentive to the boys to become actlve^T decorations mar In pushing thel* sales, THE AltGLH offers the following prizes; To the hoy who makes the largest average sales up to Christmas, $ 10.00 In gold ___ _ ______ To the boy who makes the next greatest sale, $5.00 In gold. To the pest three must successful boys, $3.00 each. To the next live most successful hoys, $3.00 each. To tint next ten Amy* who make the uext Itest sales, $1.00 each. With these prizes will be given matinee tickets during the holiday week to any local theatre. . - - — decorations that makes the lobby bright and attractive. The stage Is large and well equipped, the prosecenlum arch is 28g&0 twt aud the stage proper is fifty feet wide and forty feet deep. The drop curtain is as require^ by law, asbe^os, and all tho scenery -4fl fireproof. There are eleven dressing rooms fitted with all improvements, . ‘ __ _ __ _ Hr<* ATfltfl. TllC jng, and ” make it more inviting U the trade. ^ HAAG OPKN8 NEW SHOP. In Mr. Carl Haag, well-k nown town, who fip t° b short time conducted a first-class barber shop on Railroad avenue, and la embarked in tho hotel bus iter e] ilfgSK Mams rouse k*. has opened a barber shop 111 the Boremann building oi Kenslco avenue. Success to Can ADDITION ON BCIMHNG HBGUJ CONDUCTOR VINCENT BADLY INJURED BY TR9LLEV — - ------- . __ .. . wnrk on the new addition of tin rooms fitted with all •gprovemenW j k (iool( an4Ujtdder Company', and there are fourteen fire exits. Tht “ ‘ rter|1 )n 0ran d stret Is- undo house has a stret frontage of twenty- * The conll)a ny expects thel five feet, but swings off inside where new ae rlal truck the first of De the building proper covers an area \ ct . m b er one hundred and sixty-three feet long and fifty-five feet wide. As has been said the house will be managed by the Stalnach-Newell Sys tem and two performances will be given daily, afternoon and evening, j About lilio this afternoon a trol ley accident occurred at the railroad crossing by tho wrecking car of tho trolley company running Into the Tarrytown car, which was erosalng the tracks. The Tarrytown ear was crowded with iMtsaeugeia, who quickly made their exit when the crash came. Conductor Vincent, an Italian, tried to Jump on the wrecker while In motion, and In doing so, slipped -■ vtcd-feH •sderr.SfceJEO'dng raj:,. JAMu| head and anno were quite badly In- *di jured . lie was carried to the trolley of fice and at once received medical attention . MR UNION HOME OO. HALL. Cl ’ ATT _ UNFORTUNATE. TROLLEY AtXIIDKNT AT MA- MiRONKCK. Trolley cars of the Union and Stamford line* crashed together at Mamaroueck yesterday afternoon, badly damaging both ears. Mr Cuatl. of Kenslco, has beet and geU pracUcalythe-m peO r conflnf . d to the house with ^raf “ Ur, ££ -Uw or ^ Te' ranlg of the | S Messrs. Stalnaell and Newell will be . ,. Curtis Mr, Cuatt'S awlated by Walter has be™ t 0 \he Wh«J| urere of the anterpriae a ' a * c ^ 1 ; \ ’ hll , Hospital the past two weexs, ager Philip Murphy aud Electri a tln)e he ha# under gone F. Carpenter - a „ ^operation for appendicitis. ----------- — rvr# y . Advertise in the ARGUS. J. r. x-srin n,c. . an operaUon (0 ,. appendliltls . Mr. hold Us regular meeting to-night, [attack of malaria. . . ; - V ■ A • , ifct W.. . . ...... ...
