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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
11
A local advertisement proclaims Karlton Hats as uniquely different with better quality and finish than rivals at near the price. Six derbys and soft hats offered for $3, sold exclusively here to deliver style and value.
Rev William T Russell received the degree of doctor of divinity from St Marys Seminary Baltimore in honor of his work and service. St Patrick's parish trustees and donors voted to dedicate the new pulpit to Dr Stafford with funds nearing 4000 dollars. The pulpit designed by James F Early sits in Vermont marble and depicts St Patrick preaching with related figures. Russell's career spans Hyattsville Baltimore Cathedral and St Patrick's where he now serves as rector.
A military style gathering is planned to honor the Rough Rider Monument with Senator Tay Taylor delivering a brief address. The event will feature a march by the Society of Sardlage Grand at the Republic posts and other veteran groups including the Spanish War Veterans Capron Cadets and the Brigade Auxiliaries. A short program will present Mrs Capron to the crowd while committee members led by Mrs Aliya hinee and Mrs F Hodgson organize the proceedings.
The National Florence Crittenton Mission marked its twenty fifth anniversary at First Congregational Church with speaker Robert Downing urging love over confrontation in converting theatergoers. He warned many plays today corruptly amuse, not uplift, and urged church members to lure girls back to church through active service. Charles N. Crittenton recounted the mission’s origins and achievements with others joining in praise.
A detailed article on writing The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key descendant F. & Key Smith appears in the Republic Magazine. It argues the anthem reflects religious praise for liberty rather than martial zeal and features photos of the flag, Key, and his grave monument. The issue also includes Gen. George B. Loud on Lincoln’s death news, plus pieces on Lexington Day, Old Swedes Church, and Michigan war governor Austin Bill.
The Department of Agriculture after 27 inquiries found creamery failures mostly due to too few cows with 409 needed, and coop creameries suffered from poor organization and high costs. Building a 28 by 48 foot facility ranges $800 to $1,400, machinery for a 600 pound daily butter plant about $1,200, plus $609 to $1,000 for refrigeration. The department offers plans for organization and machinery on request. Concrete tombstones enter a rising industry noting concrete’s economy and artistic potential for integrated ornament and reproductions of marble or granite at lower cost.
Mrs Richard D Harlan leads a project to create The Mount Vernon Alcove of the Political Sciences at George Washington University to house political social sciences and history books. Funds exceed 1000 dollars with Andrew Carnegie adding 1000. Endowment aims to support annual purchases of current books and initial acquisitions of top works in the field.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans plan an annual reception and ball on Friday May 1 at the Arlington Hotel. Patronesses include Mrs Anselm J Mc Taurin Mrs J H Bankhead Mrs Seth Shepard and others. A large committee of women led by Miss Darlington and Miss Bowie will organize the event.
Funeral services for Mrs Jane L Stone Harrison were held today at 4 p.m. from her home at 1223 Connecticut Avenue and will be private. Born in Washington fifty four years ago she was active in church charities and linked to notable figures such as Dr. Robert King Stone and Thomas Ritchie. Her lineage includes early editors and prominent citizens of the city.
A May 19 dinner at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church will invite Presbyterian leaders from Washington. Vice President Fairbanks and Japanese Ambassador Baron Takahira will speak. Charles S. Bradley chairs invitations. Justice Harlan and Rep. Harvey M Irwin are Brotherhood members. Walter Clephane leads the musical program.
Rev. William Harman van Allen of the Church of the Advent Boston delivered a sermon on Americans and Americanism at Christ Church Georgetown. The fourth annual District of Columbia service was arranged under Chaplain Rev. Roland Cotton Smith with Rev. James H. W. Blake assisting. The event drew many members and was noted as impressive.
Washingtons 400 Club gains momentum as officials report the hundred member level nearing. Ida Green oversees membership and expects the 30 member week. New Saturday joiners include I. E. Payson R H Alphonso Hart Mercer B Mayfield W M Galt Co Mrs G T Dunlop EB H Snyder Co Zellers Co George L Bradley.
City notices report Federal City Lodge No. 20 ILOO ILOO to host an annual musical and literary entertainment Wednesday evening at Northeast Temple with a concluding dance. Participants include Misses Lucilie Smith Josephine Hamilton Lucilie Fehl Ruth Harvey and Messrs Shackleford Smith Daley Weber and Masters Wood along with the Lightning Rada Now. J H Kuehling 502 12th St NW notes address and details.
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