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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1907

Page

6

Fewee permits issued in District numbers and fees

Annual report of H M Wood ward permits clerk shows 15 820 permits issued this year a 3 percent drop from last year fees total 10 134 dollars down 802 from prior year table tracks ten year department activity with permits and fees listed for each year including 1897 1898 1900 and 1901 data indicating municipal engineering permit activity and revenue through the district engineer department.

H. M Woodward Igorn

Disorderly At Library Leads to Special Policemen

At the Public Library, George T Bowerman reports appointing Joseph J Bell and John Ward as special policemen for duty in and around the Mer ny. A Tuesday incident saw a man intoxicated enter the library, and when no arresting authority was present the offender damaged a pamphlet cover. Charles F Frick, library engineer, noted the lack of authorized personnel to detain the man.

George T. Bowerman Llibrarian Public Library Joseph J. Bell Joh F Ward Westernay Mernry Bowerman Maj Bylevester Young Charles F Frick Lbrary Mai

School Repairs Ordered by District Commissioners

Proposals for repairs at multiple public schools were approved. Works include engine and boiler repairs at Western High School for 74, retubing and overhauls at Syphax for 2060, boiler and engine work at S.J Bowen for 24, retubing at Brickland for 21, boiler fixes at Gales for 32, cement splash at Tyler for unknown, kalzomining at Iimonk Un School for 215, new furnaces at Woodburn and Chevy Chase for 45 and 39, furnace repairs at Thormon I for 850, furnace work at Reservoir for 675, with contractors listed as R J Beall Construction Co, Dodson & Hodgson, and Henry Steinberg.

Western High School Syphax S.J Bowen Solan Brickland Gales J. F Hurley Tyler R J. Beall Construction Company Kalzomining Iimonk UN Henry Steinberg Woodburn Chevy Chase Thormon I LC Gregory Reservoir School Dodson & Hodgson

Harmony Lodge Outing At Chesapeake Beach

Harmony Lodge No 9 00 F members and families escaped city heat for their annual outing to Chesapeake Beach. About 2000 tickets sold, with 1200 attendees enjoying surf bathing and planned events. A lawn fete at Dolly Madison House on Fourteenth Street and Mussachuset Avenue runs 6 to 11 pm by Industrial Educational League of the South.

Chesapeake Beach Harmony Lodge Dolly Madison Fourteenth Street Mussachuset Avenue Industrial Educational League of the South

Police Promotions Fill City Class One Ranks

Yesterday officers Made and Sprace named to Class 1 of the police force to fill vacancies from Adcock and Dellamico promotions. E E Crismond resignation as fireman on the Vigilant accepted. William K Gross appointed to succeed him. Lost badge of Private J af Wesson of District Police, ordered to pay 2 to police fund. Attachments mention local firms and bottling companies in routine notices.

Somes F. Beckett Edger A. Sprace Officara Adcock Dellamico E. E. Crismond Walliam K. Gross Hom J. Af Wesson

Riflemen Team Named for National Matches at Camp Ferry

An official list from Adjt. Gen. Brett of the District militia names the expert riflemen who will compose the District life team. They depart Saturday for the Guo post 19 events and will stay until the shoot ends. The roster includes Maj. Alford Hoppin and Capt. William Cuckava, with numerous lieutenants and sergeants listed as caretakers and inspectors for the drills and national matches. Seventy five gallons of ice cream and 4,000 sandwiches accompany the group, with George Henderson serving as surgeon general.

Camp Ferry Ohio Adjt Brett District Militia Guo Post National Ritle Association of America George Henderson Teree Barcels Miltia Pi ‘Stern Luter HW. Fetchelletter James Ball Ride Eesetce Columbia Militia Olendte B Young Alfsed Hoppin Alex Barriera George L Tatt William W. Cuckava Eamudt W. Foraytby Frank W Ioll Dattallon Thomas Fi Mcamnetty Fest Datterton George Denstors Pine Liew Relph Alderizan Fite Frederick H. Melavareioh Ride Caldwell Socong District of Columbia Mullitts Ghorso Tlalt Yeank

Elk Lodge Treats 50 Orphans at Guna Park Outing

Fifty children from city orphan asylums enjoyed a day at Guna Park hosted by Washington Lodge No. 16 B F Q E. They traveled by special train, received toys, ice cream, and snacks, and were entertained by a parade of activities with auto rides and gifts while priests and attendants watched over the joyful outing.

Guna Park Washington Lodge Elka

St Josephs Church Outing With Athletic Events Planned

Par ish Catehx tics of St Josephs Capitol Hill prepare for the annual outing to Marshall Field on Wednesday August 21. Activities include amusements for the parishioners and a range of athletic events for all ages. The arrangements committee features M D Schaefer R A Curtin B Z Collins G A Casper Thomas A Quill A B Schludt J J Curtin RA Grace Edward Kammerer Fréderick fest and D A Harvey.

Marshall Hall St. Joseph's Church Capitol Hil Marshall Fall M. D. Schaefer R. A. Curtin B. Z. Collins G. A Casper Thomas A. Quill A.B Schludt J J. Curtin RA Grace Edward Kammerer Fréderick Fest D. A. Harvey

Zeh creditors seek receiver for bankrupt firm

Petition filed requests appointment of a receiver to take charge of the William J. Zeh Company property. Accuses assignee Dart Graft of mismanaging assets and acting without creditor consultation. Allegations claim assets may be disposed of to favor the assignor and jeopardize creditor interests.

William J. Zeh Edward McCarmont Stalia Mh Thomas J. B. Datsh Dart

Two Wills for Probate Involving Weatherby and Brown Estates

Mrs Mary E Weatherby dated May 11 290 filed for probate leaves her estate to daughter Mrs Winona Weatherby Jones with residue to A Shiney Jonta upon daughter's death. Edward Brown dated January 2 108 died yesterday probate leaves all to his wife Catherine Brown with executor June H DasarPe named.

Weatherby Edward Brows Mary E. Weatherby Winona “Weatherby Jones A. Shiney Jonta Edward Brown Catherine Brown H. Dasarpe

Bond Demand Placed On Washington Arlington Falls Church Rail Line

Lawyers representing claimants of the Clarendon wreck damages pressed officials of the Washington Arlington and Falls Church Railway to post a ten thousand dollar bond to secure claims. They seek to counter fears raised by a recent one hundred thousand dollar shortgage. A Rosslyn meeting yesterday discussed actions to protect injured patrons. Officials’ willingness to file the bond was noted, with a Thursday response expected to reveal further steps.

Clarendon Washington, Arlington Unon Stepa

Doorkeeper James Ciscle Dies After 30 Years Service

James Ciscle formerly door keeper at the White House on January 1 last after thirty years of service died at his home 504 B Street South East yesterday morning. He had been in poor health three months and death followed complications of diseases. He was active in many fraternal orders including Naval Lodge No 4 FAA Mo Washington Naval Chapter No 6 RAM Orient Commanders No 6 ROT and Alma Temple Mystic Shrine. Survived by his wife Annie L Ciscle and daughter Miss Mabel Ciscle with funeral arrangements to be made today.

James Clacle R.A M Orient Almas Tempie Mystic Shrine Graham Camp Veturana Mia Annie L. Ciscle Mabel Cincle

Manila policeman arrested in Honolulu on charge of fraud

Acting on Philippine officials request, American authorities arrested Charles G. Smith aboard the transport Thomas at Honolulu. Smith, a former Manila policeman from Aurora, Maine, waived extradition and promised to return to Manila. he will be taken back on the transport Logan. He joined the police force in 1901 and is about 27 years old.

Hono-lulu Walla United States Charles G. Smith Manila Smith Trenaport

Garges Writing History Of Rock Creek Park Board

A report on the Rock Creek Park board of control is being prepared for publication in book form. Daniel Garges, chief clerk in the District engineer department, will complete the unfinished work begun by Col. John Biddle. The book is expected to be in the printer’s hands by the end of next month.

Rock Creek Park Garces John Biddle

Dead Fish Plague Strikes Anacostia River

An investigation led by J H Duntop reports many dead fish in the Anacostia River and tarry deposits near the gas works. The commissioner notes the gas works discharge seems nearly pure while waste from the gua works may be fatal to fish, though no clear explanation is given.

J. H. Duntop Anacostia May Sylvester Gua Works Gua

Morehead Woman Sues Railway for 10000 Damages

Lizzie A Morehead filed in District Supreme Court a $10,000 damages suit against Washington Mallway and Electric Co for alleged personal injuries. She claims on April 27 near New Jersey Ave and 0 Street NW she alighted from a company car and was thrown to the pavement, sustaining permanent injuries.

Lizzie A Morehead Railway Company Linzla A District Supreme Court Washington Mallway and Electric Company New Jersey Avenue

Frank Miller Buried in Rock Creek Cemetery

The funeral for Frank Miller was held at his 17 Twelfth Street NE home. Rev. Donald C. MacLeod led services. pallbearers included Daniel Miller and others. Burial followed at Rock Creek Cemetery. Miller, a former Ohio native and long-time Wheelersburg paper publisher, moved to Washington in 1899 after government printing service. He died aged 71 after a long illness, survived by his wife and five children in various cities.

Rock Creek Frank Miller Twelfth Street Donald C. MacLeod First Presbyterian Church Daniel Miller G Capera Charles G Peake McCurdy R. B. “Zimmerman Rock Crock Cemetery Mr. Miller Waa Ohio Virginia Mr. Miller Axe Ave Cullen Frank Miller, Jr Dora Miller Brooklyn Wheeling Charlestown

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