Clara Barton at Glen Echo A Lifelong Honor Yet Hidden
A Washington visitor recalls Clara Barton in retirement at Glen Echo near the Potomac. Even as her fame endures, she lives quietly with few close friends, writing, reading, and awaiting a possible memoir. Her late life shows steady mental vigor despite advancing years.
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Washington
John Bridge
Clara Barton
Miss Barton
Yellow House
Glen Echo
Howe
Potomac
Johns
Miss Starton
Glen Eho
Clara Barton Lived Quiet Life Amid Honors at Glen Echo
The article portrays Clara Barton as a revered, gentle figure in retirement at Glen Echo. It highlights her family ties, devotion to youth, annual GA meetings, and a loyal support network led by Dr. J. S. Hubbell. Her appearance remains striking with dark hair, kind eyes, and a worn yet refined wardrobe. It notes her vast medal collection and a cherished amethyst pansy pendant given by the Grand Duchess of Baden.
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Barton
Glen Reho
Hurdy-Gurdiere Railways
Corporation Mannsing
Misa Harton
J. 8. Hubbell
Hubbell
Mise Barton
Russia
Armenis
Cuba
Galveston
Clara Barton
Globe
Armenia
Switzerland
Spain
America
Frederick
Germany
Baden
Miss Barton
Clara Parton
Annual Encampment of G A R Department of New Mexico
General orders announce the twenty fourth annual encampment to assemble at East Las Vegas on May 15 1907 for two days. Includes officer appointments, an official meeting at Duncan Opera House with welcome by the mayor, and a department business session at Woodmenhall on May 16. Railroad and ticket details provided, with reduced rates to attendees. Also includes a testimonial about a eczema salve and local livestock and seed listings.
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Veatna
N. ML
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of New Mexico
Las Vegas
Woodman Wat
Keneral
Medof
Quartermaster
Smith 1 Simpson
Carleton
Daniel
John
Woodmenhall
Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
City Hall
Ofice of Chas. Chadwick & Co
Gold Avenue
BK. H. Dunbar
Third Street
Fourth Ward
George R. Craig
Things That The Cub Saw Yesterday
A humorous scene on Third Street yesterday afternoon drew a crowd as a native on horseback urged a bulky cow along. After being pushed and coaxed the cow turned for home with horse and rider in fast pursuit. Nearby a driver whipped a horse that leapt toward a telegraph pole as the cow’s mischief continued.
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Third Street
South Second Street
Railroad
Gold Avenues
Hin
Baseball Scores Roundup From National and American Leagues
National League games featured Cincinnati at Chicago New York at Boston Philadelphia at Brookley Pittsburg at St Louis. American League matchups included Boston at New York Chicago at Cleveland Washington at Philadelphia St Louis at Detroit and St Louis at Detroit. Minor garbled text mentions New York Chicago and Boston with unclear outcomes.
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National League
Cincinnatic
Chicago
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Brookley
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Phila
St Louis
Detroit
Wee
St. Leontis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Westeraeekee
Lincoln
Sioux City
Des Moines
Onna Pueblo
Ibaen
Phetst
Moran
Flab 5
Mtenstant
McIntyre, Whiting
Jitter
Sparks
Jacklitsch
Khe
Louis
Hatters Diggweynn
Aba
Will and Giesen
Heig
Eland
Iiliais Sehmidt
Id. Clarke
Wanted ads and baseball notes from early city column
Classifieds seek furnished room, millinery apprentices, second hand clothing, and in city notices a public election and bond issue. Sports and baseball items discuss practice tips, team matchups, injuries, and player moves with local standings and notable names.
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Nile Horns
W. Hayden
West Ue
Viaduct
R. J. Sweeney
Don
W. Gray
Morgan City
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Alvarado Hotel
Underwood
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Milliken
South Arne
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R. Wendell
St. Elmo
Prank McKee
Attoat
Harry Fle
SRAI
Notley
JH. Cox
Standard Heating and Plumbing Company
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Hosqueville
Tex
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Healy
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Albuquerque Carriage Company
First and Tijeras
Spamp Plopares
Ko! Stan Ltd
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Sweet
Hun & Zearing
West Gold
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Zearing
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Taundry
Evening Citizen
Household Loan CO
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CARUS
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Washington, D. DC
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Edmund J. Alger
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Railroad Avenue
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Bronson & Bronson
Van's Drug Store
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Autophone
Colo
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Whitehearse
F. W. Spencer
Harnett Building
Thos
K. D. Maddison
W. B. Childers
West Gold Avenue
Noticipor Purtication Department of the Interior
Santa Fe
Mabon
Aptioio Palle
Laguna
Tlee
Silvestre Mirabel
U. S
San Rafael
Nom
Charles Care
Lorenzo Romer
Juan Palle
Jose M. Caca
Manuel
Department of the Interio
San Omllee
Santa Be
George Kirochima
Thie
Vic
X & NW
Town Angel
Silvestre Mira
Manuel Broterg En
California Vig Syrup Company
California Fig Syrup Company
Senna
California Fig Symp Co
United States
General Gate Company
Secretary of Agriculture
Washuu Mn
LD. U
California Fig Syrup CO
Louisville, Ky
R. R. Baies
Moore
West Railroad Avenue
American Ticket Brokers’ Association
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