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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1914

Page

4

Bells toll for Mrs Woodrow Wilson in Alexandria

Bells in city hall and fire stations tolled as the funeral train bearing Mrs Wilson passed through Alexandria on its way to Rome Georgia. Churches rang and Mayor Fisher urged officials and citizens to accompany him to Union Station to honor the memory during the 4:50 pm arrival period. Temperance sermons appeared at local churches with Rev Lambdin leading the flagging pro prohibition message. Funeral notices for Joseph T Jones and Martha Lonsdale Lipith followed, with burials in Tamaqua Pa and St Pauls Cemetery. Mrs Margaret A Iden, widow of James S Iden, died at 28 South Payne street after a long illness, survived by four children.

Woodrow Wilson Fisher Rome First Baptist Church Second Presbyterian Church Christ Protestant Episcopal Church St Mary's Catholic Church Union Station Bbds Potomac Yards Margaret A. Iden James S. Iden South Payne Street H. X. D. Parker Bright Martin Dodge Good Roads Dept. of Agriculture U. S Dodge Park F.O R. F.D Landover Ee EE Waite The National Bank of Washing Ruff WM. M. Dove J. Maury Dove Coal Conpaly J. J. Noonan Virginia Theater M. Brown W.J. Showalter Olympia Rickett National Association of Drugless Practitioners Prihlan Remal Ninth Street Sorthwest Ltty H. N. D. Parker 9Th St. N.W Washington, D. C

Relief at the Washington Monument Expands Open Hours

Yesterday marked the second Sunday open to visitors at the Washington Monument with Cal Harts, superintendent, continuing the innovation. A crowd trooped up the 50 feet to the top as a cooling draft from a refrigerating plant eased the heat. from 12 20 to 4 30 pm crowds used the shaft, seeking relief from the torrid city heat. The monument serves as a substitute for excursions while hot weather persists.

Washington Monument Cal. Harts

Deaths reported from several city hospitals and homes

A list of deceased individuals is given with ages and institutions. Names include Joseph M. Consy at United States Soldiers' Home Hospital, Charlies H. Fredericks at Grorgstown University Hospital, Valentine McNally at 1417 N street NW aged 74, Tily A. Chisma at Garffal Unepita aged 61, Edward H. Clover at Government Hospital for In Banc aged 76, John Hunt at The Maury and 19th and G streets aged 2, Lawrence Jinkins at Childrens Hospital aged 6, John F.P. Smith aged 4 months not Ext mw, Fannig Brashear at 2221 8th street NW aged 60, Willan H. Shaen Georgetown University Hospital aged 63, and John Dandridge at Potomac River and 26th NW aged 43.

Joseph M. Consy United States Soldiers' Home Hospital Charlies H. Fredericks Grorgstown John FP Smith Fannig Brashear 8Th St. Ow Willan H Georgetown University Hospital John Dandridge Potomac River

Births Reported for Vollberg Rent Proctor Herbenk and Alston

Max and Rosina Vollberg announce a boy. Eugene F and Annie Rent report a girl. John W and Mary Proctor welcome a boy. Frank and Mary Herbenk have a boy. Llewellyn W and Annie C Cocurall register a girl. Simon and Lida Alston greet a girl. Continuous brief notices list several newborns and parents.

Max Rosina L. Vollberg Eugene F Annie Rent John W Mary Proctor Frank Mary Herbenk Llewellyn W Annie’c. Cocurall Simon and Lida Alston

City bulletins and shop notices in brief

A garbled 1920s style collage lists fountain pen services and shop promos. It mentions Cure Sick Fountain Pens moves, Fountain Pen Shop, cleaning carpets, Rug stores, and a floral emblem from Bhaifer's New Flower Store at 900 14th, Palm Beach. Also notes Palm Beach Sulta Cleaned, 50c, Frazee Potomac Laundry, and tickets for Va Theater.

Bhaifer Palm Beach Sulta Frazee-Potomac

Ladies Day Camp Guards Enjoy Encampment Farewell

At Fort Rifle Range Camp Virginia Beach Norfolk guardsmen hosted a ladies day with 1,000 visitors watching the brigade parade. Officers noted top training, a dog tent setup, and the men’s farewell run of the camp before departures to Norfolk and Chesapeake Beach.

Chesapeake Beach Washington Fort Rifle Range District Guards Virginia Virginia Beach Norfolk Washington Cma Harries Sam B. Trissel Associated Press Sergi Roy_A. Somers Hospital Corps First Infantry Han Victor L. Glequel Second Regiment France Porto Rico Philippines Clarence Walker Donnelly Richard Donnelly Tieut J. Roderick McKey Lawton

New Chapel Dedication With Three Services in Foxall Area

Dedication of St Patrick's Chapel marks completion of Gothic edifice at Foxall and Newcut roads. Rev C T Warner and Rev W Cady lead multi service opening. Noted sermons stress godliness as cure for trouble, with emphasis on church mission and community Christianity.

Foxall Newcut Roads C. C. Warner W. c. Cady St. Patrick's Chapel St. Alban’s Charles T. Warner James Russell Lowell St. Patrick's

Ingersoll Tribute Quoted at Lillian Kittredge Funeral

Funeral services for Mrs Lillian Goodale Kittredge widow of Dr Herman E B Kittredge were held at Hines chapel. Born in Hackettstown New Jersey she was 41 and survived by her husband and four minor children Lilla Fred Goodale Robert Ingersoll and Alanson Millen The service featured The Poet's Prayer read by Charles Livingston Snell and a tribute from the late Robert G Ingersoll read by Dr J J Ghtrley It closed with a line on Compassion Love and Hope and Chopins Funeral March by the Marine Band Orchestra before cremation

Hela Mes Lillian Gocaate Kittredge Fred Goodale Robert Ingersoll Alanson Millen Charles’ Livingston Snell Robert G. Ingersoll J.J. Ghtrley Chopin Marine Band Orchestra

Missionary Service and Elects at Shiloh Baptist

The Shiloh Baptist Church reorganization elected officers for the Home and Foreign Missionary Society including President Mrs. M. M. Waldron and Corresponding Secretary Gabriel Mockabee. Two members, Miss Clarice Gooden and Miss Martha Campbell, plan to go to Africa as missionaries.

Catholic University Tutors Alter Vacation Plans During War

Catholic University faculty members who taught the Sisters' College classes will take vacation until September 2, when the university reopens. Several professors remain on campus or travel domestically due to wartime restrictions, with others attending lectures in Iowa and planning American seaside retreats.

John J. Roth St. Mary's Pittsburgh Knights of Columbus Catholic University Father Otterbein Sisters’ College Mer. Thomas J. Shahan George A. Dougherty Thomas Edward Shields Edward Aloysia Pace Dubuque Iowa Patrick J. McCormick Europe Aubrey Edward Landry East Weymouth Mase William J. Kerby William Turner Catholc Joseph Schneider America Aatocrat

U S Friends of All Nations Highlighted in YMCA Talks

Representative James T. Lloyd of Missouri praised U S policy of avoiding entangling alliances at an open air YMCA meeting in Stanton Park. He noted U S diplomats in capitals protecting other warring nations while the United States remains free. In Lincoln Park Rev Howard Peters urged pure religion as a peace prayer was offered. Several hundred attended each event.

United States James T. Lloyd Missouri Lloyd Stanton Park Y. MC. A United Lincoln Park Howard Peters Tifteenth Street Christian Church

Local Pedestrian Struck by Auto on Northwest Streets

Fregolka, 2u years Glad, living at 26 Nineteenth street northwest, was injured yesterday afternoon when struck by an automobile while riding near Sixteenth and streets northwest. He was taken to his home where Dr. F. Scott Avery treated his injuries. The car, owned by David F. Widmeyer, was driven by his son John J. Widmeyer of 407 First street northwest.

Fregolka Wna Lves Nineteenth Street Sixteenth and Streets Northwest F. Scott Avery David F. Widmeyer John J. Widmeyer First Street

Irish Home Rule Rally Postponed at Carrol Institute Hall

The home rule meeting at Carrol Institute Hall under the United Irish League of Washington has been postponed. The new date and details remain unannounced.

Carroll Institute Hall All Ireland United Irish League of Washington

Band Concerts Today at Military and Cavalry Bands

The afternoon program at 4:30 features the U S Marine Band led by William H. Santamaga at the barracks with marches overtures and selections including My Indian Meld and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. The Soldiers Home Band under Emil A. Fensted performs at 4 30 with March Birthday Ovation Overture Among the Lilies and Lucia and Rigoletto selections. The Evening program at 7 20 by the Fifth United States Cavalry Band at Judiciary Park led by W J Cain includes Birthday Ovation Poor and Peasant Tales of Hoffman Wedding of the Winds and the Thunderer with The Star Spangled Banner.

U.S Bang William H. Santermaga Mareh Brooks Martin Millocker Wall Mia Cara Sheba e.March TL A Emil A. Fensted Thomas Jefferson Sandemann Jaen de Parle Boldlélaw Federoff Pagilacci Leongaralio United States Cavalry Band Judiciary Park W. J. Cain Lupps Caprica Frey Offenbach Lucia

Resinol Ointment Promises Quick Itch Relief

The ad touts Resinol Ointment for stopping itching and aiding healing in eczema, poison ivy, tetter, ringworm, and rashes. It also promotes Resinol Soap and Reginol, noting low cost and non harsh ingredients, with a trial offer from Baltimore.

Dept. 2-R Resinol Baltimore

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