City Briefs From The Chamber And Local Groups
The Chamber of Commerce board will meet tonight at 3 in chamber rooms. A women’s swimming meet is Friday at 5 at the municipal pool at Seventeenth and B streets. The Night Watchmen’s Association held its fifteenth annual excursion to Chesapeake Beach, the first since wartime suspensions. Washington Gas Light Company also had a beach excursion yesterday. A Columbus Country Club dinner and dance for members and guests is planned for tomorrow night under Mr Guthrie’s supervision. A Massachusetts State Society basket picnic occurred at Cabin John bridge last evening. Names and ages listed include J Basil Perkins 23 and Frances Mr Eddy 21. Rev Richard Schmidt. James Pierce 6 and Ella Brankley 19. Rev G O Bacon. Bernard Tomlinson 24 and Marie N Clark 20. Rev G F Dudley. George KR Tribbett 34 and Susie G Cox 30 of Lynchburg Va. Rev C G Chappell. Ray C Harter 31 and Ethel H Wield 21. Rev H W Stowell. Eugene De Yord 50 and Kathryn Watson 45 of Philadelphia. Rev J H Jeffries. Ros Burtram 25 and Lena E Heaner 24. Rev J H Dudley. F Howard Lynch 24 of McConnellyburg Pa and Erma V Rollins 24 of Chambersburg Pa. Rev H Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Basil Perkins
Frances Mr. Eddy
Richard Schmidt
James ¥. Pierce
Ella
Brankley
G. O. Bacon
Bernard Tomlinson
Marie N. Clark
G. F. Dudley
George KR. Tribbett
Susie G. Cox
Lynchburg
C. G. Chappell
Ray C.harter
Ethel H. Wield
H. W. Stowell
Eugene de Yord
Kathryn ©. Watson
Philadelphia
J. H. Jeffries
Ros Burtram
Lena E. Heaner
J. H. Dudley
F. Howard Lynch
McConnellyburg
Erma V. Rollins
Chambersburg, Pa
H. Schroeder
Clerks Urge Immediate Open Purchase War Measure
The National Federation of Federal Employees asks President Wilson to open army and navy supply depots to civilian workers and municipal employees. They claim 40 to 50 percent of government staff would benefit, arguing current wages are too low and the pay scale unchanged since 1854, with relief found only through new revenue and faster legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Congress
Wilson
Washington
War Dept urged to rush local food allotment plans
Washington committee led by E B Atkeson seeks expedited delivery of surplus army foods. Expected sale by Friday with at least two carloads for distribution at Eleventh and Water streets and via community centers. Government bureau allotments planned with a 5 percent handling charge. post office plan envisages doorstep orders and mail distribution. Funeral for George W Webber set for 2 pm with Columbia Lodge attending. burial at Congressional Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. B. Atkeson
War Department
Eleventh
Water Streets
Postoffice Department
Post Office Department
George W. Webber
Columbia Lodge
No. 3
B.A
Webber
Congressional Cemetery
Births Reported In Local Community
Birth announcements list numerous families welcoming new daughters and sons. Names include Wood Williams Maedutt Lane Kade Higgins Peart Henderson Hughett Halsey Hurlbut Hyman Fagile Darling Cotton Cohen Bogdanivich Brown Burton Adams Wiggins Means Jackson Hayes Campbell Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B
Annie BE. Wood
John L
Grace Williams
Ralph E
Maxie A. Maedutt
Bertram
Emily
Lane
Aleck
Mary Kade
John H
Emma J. Higgins
Cassious EB
Peart Henderson
Fred
Mincie Hughett
Edwin A
Mary Halsey
George W
Jean M. Hurlbut
Esther Hyman
Vittore
Mary Fagile
Frederic W
Clara J. Darling
William J
Relva
L. Cotton
Simon
Minnie Cohen
Ivan
Theresa Bogdanivich
Harold M. T
Augusta Brown
Augustine
Katie Burton
Daniel
Mary Adams
William
Carrie Wiggins
Charles
Edith Means
Harry and
Jane Jackson
John FE
Mamie J. Hayes
James C
Lucy Campbell
Charles and
Grace Brown
Deaths Reported In Local Area Incomplete List
Death notices list numerous individuals with ages and last-known residences or hospitals. Entries include Margaret C. Hardy aged 16 of 1240 Union Street. William F. Marche 58 at Garfield Hospital. Marion Kology 19 at Sibley Hospital. Elizabeth Higging 75 of 314 B. Ganxt. Cornelia A. Croft eight at 212% 1Bth NW. Sarah P. Moore 51 of 1802 Euclid Ave. Mary A. Kallenbach, mother of unspecified age. Thomas A. James 77 of 844 T Street NW. William E. Smith 28 at Walter Reed Hospital. James Holliday 48 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. A T Bell one month at 702 16th Street NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Marche
Garfield Hospt
Marion Kology
Sibley
Elizabeth Higging
B. Gan
George W. Weber
Charles B. Ricker
Walter Reed
Cornelia A. Croft
Sarah P. Moore
Euclidat
Mary A. Kallenbach
Thomas A. James
William E. Smith
James Holliday
St. Eliz
A. T. Bell
16Th St
Interior Department Players Present Stamps to Keep
The Home Club Players under Guy G Harper perform Stamps to Keep Friday night in the Interior Department auditorium. J. W. Myer leads as the lead role with supporting cast including Miss Ids Paxton Miss Anna Hermanus Miss Mery Darling Miss Helen Ward Ben Whitehurst W G Mahlin and Albert H Winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Treasury
Wart Community Service
Aest Rhvice
Stampe
Interi
Guy G. Harper
Ng ‘Vole
J. W. Myer
Misa Ids Paxton
Anna Hermanus
Mery Darling
Helen Ward
Ben Whitehurst
W. G. Maheln
andAlbert H. Winter
Actress Sues After Bedroom Invasion at National Hotel
Miss Florence Norvelle, an actress, sues New England Hotel Company owners of the National Hotel for 560,000 damages claiming a drunken man invaded her room in the early hours of April 18 and the hotel failed to eject him after she asked for protection. Her reputation and nervous system allegedly suffered severe shock. She is represented by Attorneys Wolf and Tanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
National Hotel
Florence Norvellé
Mploren
Mias Norvelle
Wolf and Tanner
Four Indicted In Race Riot Case At Naval Hospital
Grand jury charges include assault with dangerous weapons against Richard Adams Raymond Lee Edmund Thomas and Roger Smith all colored for firing on guards and patients near the United States Naval Hospital on July 22 Others indicted include Raymond H Ball Daniel A Mahoney John H Adams Eugene C Neville Henry C Barnes Jr George M Carr Alonzo Randolph Rowles Frederick H G Wassman Jr William M Gibbons Basil C Bowie Louis Sellers for forgery grand larceny and other offenses plus nonsupport and various counts such as embezzlement housebreaking false pretenses robbery and perjury in District of Columbia code violations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Adams
Raymond Lee
Edmund Thomas
Roger Smith
United States Naval Hospital
Raymond H. Ball
Daniel A. Mahoney
John H. Adams
Eugene C. Neville
Henry C. Barnes
George M. Carr
Alonzo Randolph Rowles
Frederick H. G. Wassman
William M. Gibbons
Basil C. Bowie
Louis Sellers
Garfield Holmes
Mary A. Hensley
Elias M. Nesbitt
William G. Gilmore
Charles Matthews
George ©. Hopkins
James A. Barnes
Charles Boyd
Thomas H. Cornett
Wendell Czenczius
Frank Dodson
George Griches
Louis R. Lippincott
John T. Wilkey
Bernard Lewis
Edmund H. Elstein
James E. Taylor
Morris Williamson
Benjamin S. Jones
Ernest Pons
Philip Myers
Augustus Breitenstein
Wife Seeks Limited Divorce From Sailor Husband
Mrs. Louise E. Lewis files for a limited divorce from Charles J. M. Lewis a former sailor on cruelty and lack of support. Attorney George C. Gertman represents the wife as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise E. Lewis
Charles J. M. Lewis
George C. Gertman
Sun and Tide Table and Weather Review for Washington
Weather Bureau report shows showers and thunderstorms probable across the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Temperature readings record highs around 83 and lows near 71 with humidity around 70 to 96 percent. precipitation since January 1, 1919 stands at 1.66 inches while excess temperature sits at 43 degrees. River bulletin notes Tomes and Sheatadeah titers were clear this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Thesday
District of Columbian
Maryland
Visgiia
North Pacific
Interior
Rocky Mountains
Soul Atlantic
East Gulf States
Plaine States
Ohio Valey
Lower Lake Region
Aulantic and Gulf States
Upper Lake Region
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fis
KODAK
Harry C. Grove, Inc
St. N.W
Agara
Ratan
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
R. R
Ruud
Muddiman
Pen-Mar Park
Blues Ridge Mountains
ODD Fellows
Union Station
Baltimore & Ohio
Neve Baggins
Byron
Adams
17Th
Pennsylvania Ave
Anderson Printery
Boolty Savings Bank
N. Y. Ave
Malo
Lake Ontario
Lawrence Hiver
Saguenay River
Lake Champlain
Lake George
Huaton
Oar Delta Tours
Franklin
Southern Bidy
City Briefs
The
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Night Watchmen’s Association
Chesapeake Beach
Washington Gas Light Company
Columbus Country Club
Mr. Guthrie
Massachusetts State Society
Cabin John Bridge
Scott & Bowne
Old Point Comfort, Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Ocean View
New York
Boston By Sea
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co
W. L. McGrath
New Southern Hotel
Baltimore, Md
Monitor Stove CO
Monitor
Cincinnati
Ohio
D. C
Hiram BH. Marcum
Yre
Lamont St
Margaret C. Hardy
Union St
Bath Starea
D. J. Kaufman, Inc
17Th St
Interior Department
Sues
Naval Hospital
Sailor
SODAY
San Rises
Agheville
Coase
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Blemarck
Boston
Mae
Buffalo
Chicago
Cheyence
Wyo
Cleveland
Ohic
Davenport
Iowa
Denver
Colo
Des Moines
Detroit
Mich
Duluth
Mino
el Paso
Tex
Galveston
Helens
Mont
Indianapolis
Ind
Jacksonville
Kaness City
Little Rock
Ark
Los Angeles
Calif
Marquette
Memphis
Nee
Misat
Fia
Mobile
Ala
New Orleaps
Palm Beach
Try Elite Family
North
Fourteenth Street N. W
Distinction
Loew’s Olumbi
F Street
Secret Service
Man
King Baggot
Ational Jose
E. Gordon Laeth
Leech
Ohiley
Shubert-Garrick
Mata
Tomor
Sat
Christian Ignorae
Shubert-Belasco -Festent
Mi. Veauy
LOEW
William S. Hart
Ethel ‘Clayton
Dmissigun
Anak
Towe
Pauline Frederick
Thos. Holding
Roaring River
DeHavens
Crandall's
Knicker Socker
Allison
Chesapeake Bay
Young
Oig
Daly
Chevy Chase Lake
Jase
Moore
Three
Eugene O’brien
Catharine Calvert Raby de Remer
B.f.keith’s
SUN
Hermine Shane & Co
Yone
Arthur Havel
Jeanie Middleton
Cummins
White
Peta Rane
N.W
Evers
Jenna
Cain
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!