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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
6
A garbled OCR fragment lists fabric types and lengths such as satin, crepe, silk, Japan crepe, and various inches. It appears to be a shop or market catalog entry with product names, colors, and width measurements, plus a stray street reference. The readable items indicate fabric stock and sale language from a second floor street storefront.
Society of RS Wilson accompanied the President to Arlington for Confederate Veterans services. Guests include Mrs Daniels and family, Secretary Lane and Mrs Lane, Mrs Gregor and Mrs Willamitis, and many other notable attendees from North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. A southern wedding reception followed at the brides parents home in Quincy Street after an extensive wedding trip.
Prince Udine and the Italian mission dined with Mr and Mrs Joseph Lester at the Palisades. Horace Seymour and Mrs Seymour host at the British embassy. he is third secretary and she was the first woman attache. The Speaker and Mrs Champ Clark will be visited by daughter Mrs James Thomson and baby Champ Clark Thomson on July 1 for several weeks. William Miller Collier of Auburn will deliver the George Washington University commencement address. Dr Charles W Richardson returns from Atlantic City where he attended a medical convention. Miss Gladys Beall and Mr William Landon Turner plan to wed Thursday at Chapin Street home. Rev Walther E Burnett to perform the ceremony. Attendant is Miss Frances G Turner. best man Mr Stuart King. A large reception follows Saturday afternoon. Frances G Turner hosted tea at the Willard for the bride-elect with guests Mrs Edward Breck Parsons and Mrs Irvin G Mumford.
Mrs Barnett wife of the Marine Corps commandant leaves tomorrow for Paul Smiths Adirondacks camp for about three weeks. She is accompanied by daughters Telia and Anne Gordon and son Basil Gordon. Also noted are Mrs Marshall Field hosting luncheon for 24 student officers and upcoming quiet wedding of Mildred Welch and Charles William Hanford with a Northern wedding trip.
Miss Deroth daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Huss to wed Mr Monroe F Zentz of Frederick Michigan Tuesday June 12 at 8 pm in the United Brethren Church with attendants Mrs Tews Fl kine Miss Rose De Var rant and Miss Rose Dowrick among bridesmaids and Miss Margaret Huse as flower girl in a city ceremony standout details include the Hartaches and local kinfolk present.
Reverend D H Martin at Wesley Chapel in Washington urges patriotic action by American women. He says mothers should push sons into military service and that women must disown slackers to spur men to duty and crush Prussianism, warning of national extinction if fighting ends.
Funeral services for Louis Gathmann longtime Washington resident and inventor of the German howitzers known as the Big Berthas will be held today at 1 pm from his daughter Mrs Thomas M Foley's home at 1341 New Hampshire Avenue. Interment follows at Glenwood Cemetery. The private funeral honors a German born 1843 immigrant who came to Washington during the Civil War, survived by his wife three sons and two daughters.
The Georgetown University alumni and faculty plan a Maryland Day cornerstone event on the Rocheville Pike site near Garrett Park Maryland. Rev Alphonse Donlon SJ announced the program with speeches by Judge Charles A DeCourcy and Father Donlon, music by the Gonzaga choristers, and participation by the preparatory school's graduating class.
George Washington University seniors in caps and gowns filed in to the Fourday MF Church auditorium for a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Dr William F McDowell, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The procession was led by Rear Admiral Charles Herbert Stockton, retired president John Barrer, and the senior marshal, with spectral music enhancing the ceremony.
The Very Rev Dr Pace gave a bacclorate sermon yesterday before Trinity College's graduation near the close of the term. He spoke of duties and responsibilities in a world seeking to widen peace and observance of priniciples, arguing the struggle is for a principle greater than land and seas.
The Washington Red Cross finance committee plans a citywide push to raise funds during June 18 to 25. About 10 percent of the 360000 population has contributed. organizers urge universal participation, citing the biblical motto about giving. Subscriptions can be made to Henry B. Macfarland, Evans Building Corcoran Thom, or at District chapter headquarters 1801 Massachusetts Avenue.
A large delegation of Knights of Columbus and prominent Catholic clergy attended ceremonies for the cornerstone of St Anthonys parish hall in Brookland. Rev Dr William H Kerby and Leo A Rover spoke as主 speakers. the gray brick structure with limestone trim will cost 16000 dollars.
Rev Dr H W Battle of Charlottesville VA, chaplain general of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, told Fifth Baptist Church listeners that Germany losing its soul is a greater horror than raids on Belgium Serbia and Poland. Senator Hoke Smith introduced him, praising patriotism and the Confederate flag as it hung outside.
The Zion Church celebrates its 50th anniversary with the minister Rev. Rohard Sthaidt serving since 1917 and the congregation recalling its founding, its present granite structure dedicated earlier, and services held on Sunday and Friday. The community notes the long tenure of the pastor and the church’s historic milestones.
At the Past Presbyterian church after yesterday morning worship pastor Hey John Reittan Clark urged subscriptions while ushers and trustees manned a table to receive cash and pledges. Money raised will fund a FIG bond, reportedly the city's first church investment in a liberty bond. Switt & Company reports beef sales in Washington for the week ending June 2 with domestic beef at 16 25 cents per lb.
Senator James D Phelan led memorial at Joaquin Miller cabin organized by the California State Association. Eulogies followed from Congressman Joe Biston Representative Harry S. Lewn, Representative M W Moores, and historian Andrew Boxer. Recitations of Miller’s works were given by Mrs Inka Do Faker Miss M Fl 1) Donoghue and Mrs Court F Wood.
More than 1000 attended flag raising at St Ann’s Catholic Church in Tennanstown. The flag, a gift from Mrs Francis Arnold, was raised on a 66 foot pole donated by James Cavin of the Hely Name Society, with remarks by Rev. Anos oma.
The afternoon program led by conductor John Zimmermann features Wagner Tannhäuser overture and selections from The Merchant of Venice and The Army Chorus. Includes patriotic pieces My Country Tis of Thee and The Star Spangled Banner with young America and Gretchen tunes.
The Rev George L Dudley told the Washington College of Law class at St Stephens Church that law obeyance rests on force knowledge and religion with religion best at teaching obedience and moral restraint. He warned law careers must also serve God and refrain from wrongdoing as new lawyers enter public life.
Kennedy show draws attendees at a Washington gathering yesterday afternoon. A former official was mentioned, with plans noted for an upcoming inauguration and a notable graduate appearance. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A compact listing notes a Westmoreland furnished four room and mattress apartment with excellent cafes nearby. Includes reference to Gen 3 Mills Mer Frome S 43.
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