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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
36
Fragmentary item mentions Lothrop New York Washington Paris and a heated term store with a time at B o clock Saturday at L ee. Reads as brief public notice or local meeting tease with unclear full details.
This notice promotes furniture repair and reupholstery with storage until fall. It highlights low prices and a range of coverings from Mercerized fabrics to Silk Moire Damask, with samples and 24 inch upholstery pieces available. A representative will call to estimate cabinet and upholstery work.
Continuation of the August sale lists lace curtains in Saxony Scotch Net Irish Point and Brussels Net in small lots and pairs at prices below regular. Highlights include Saxony and Scotch Net from $1.85 per pair down from $2.50 to $3.25, Irish Point and Brussels Net with varied cut prices and numerous pairs offered for sunny full needs at notable savings.
A line of Odd Portieres offered at greatly reduced prices to close out. All are in plain colors and suitable as couch covers. Prices listed as $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, and $2.66, with former prices ranging from $2.00 to $4.50.
About 25 Vudor porch blinds in one size offered at 1.50 each. Raised from 1.95 to clear stock before next summer. High quality blinds noted for lasting with ordinary care.
Special sale notes three lots of suit cases with affordable pricing. Light-weight Lanen cases priced at 1.35 each, leatherette leatherette leatherette models at 2.95 each, Mind Heat cowhide leather cases at 5.00 each. Basement Haquitable Building.
Russian Ambassador Count Cassini and his daughter toured the French cruiser Dupleix at Bar Harbor with Admiral Rivet hosting and a 19 gun salute on departure. The notice also lists numerous social moves and upcoming weddings across Washington and nearby resorts, including August nuptials for Miss Jane Turner Petherbridge and Capt. Horace Mitton Bell, and Mary E. Nyman to Fred M. Burhaus.
A son was born today to Mr and Mrs Payne Whitney at Ellsworth Me the summering Mrs Whitney is with her mother Mrs Hay at Kilsworth Me Secretary Hay gains a grandson The newborn joins two sisters and marks the first grandson for Secretary Hay In Newport R I a polo match featured the Philadelphia Country Club defeating Point Judith 6 3 8 to 4 1 2 goals with many summer visitors including Miss Alice Roosevelt.
The late House of Representatives file clerk Col. Walter H. French died in Wiesbaden Germany. His son Walter French of the Internal Revenue Service will receive the ashes in New York and have them interred at Forest Hill Cemetery Boston where his wife’s ashes lie. The remains are to be cremated and shipped to the United States within about two weeks.
Henry Douglas aged veteran of the Mexican War died after a months long illness at his home 1315 Thirteenth Street NW He was chief of the regimental records division in the War Department and long time clerk He was born November 1822 in Lanark Scotland He served in Company F Second Dragoons and later in Company I Fourth Artillery He witnessed Civil War events including surrender of Fort Marion and served in the Adjutant General's Office He is survived by his wife and two sons Funeral at 8:30 AM from the Church of the Immaculate Conception with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery
Funeral service for Mrs. Davis wife of Gen George W Davis governor of the Panama Canal Zone held at St Matthew's Church at 10 am with Rev Thomas Lee presiding. Burial in Arlington Cemetery after private committal. pallbearers include Gen George L Gillespie Gen Joseph P Sanger Gen Fred C Ainsworth Gen John M Wilson Gen Tasker H Bliss and Dominick Murphy.
Christian Endeavorers of Connecticut protest wine at the launch of the battleship Connecticut at New York Navy Yard. Acting Secretary Darling replies that breaking wine on the prow will not hinder the ship’s safety and urges temperance through broader example. Also listed are scattered military leaves, transfers, and maneuvers noted from Athens Ohio to various naval duties and army camps.
Boston August 17 The United States steamer Cumberland, a government built training vessel, was successfully launched this afternoon at Charlestown Navy Yard in the presence of many distinguished figures. Miss Pauline Morton named the ship with a champagne christening. Attending guests included Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton Speaker Joseph G Cannon Miss Eisie Cannon Congressman George Foss and Miss Jean Morton plus many Grand Army veterans and families. A reception followed on the receiving ship Wabash and others toured the harbor warships.
State Department received Minister Bowen's detailed Venezuela seizure report on New York and Bermudez Company's asphalt properties. Dispute centers on contract versus concession rights, with courts to rule by September 15. Britain may react if force is needed to protect interests.
Wright Curtiss, sixty four, died Tuesday afternoon from a cerebral stroke while visiting the family of Mrs. Selina Whison in Woodside Maryland. He was a Civil War veteran born in Bridgeport Connecticut and formerly worked in the War and Post Office Departments. Funeral services are set for 2 20 this afternoon at his residence, with interment at Glenwood Cemetery. Surviving are seven of nine children and a sister in Bridgeport.
Mary Almarolia a nearly seventy year old woman died Tuesday in Washington. She ran a hospital on Maryland avenue SW and once cooked on a United States vessel. She claimed a southeast D C land square where a church now stands. Widow of Italian husband Almoro Ma Alexander she was known as Mary Almarona. She adopted two white boys and left her estate to them though relatives may contest. One son works as an electrician in Europe and the other arranged the funeral at Admiral Hotel 56 C street NW.
The funeral of Mr. G. Clinton Gardiner, who died Friday August 2 at his home 416 North Beach street Richmond Hill LA, occurred yesterday afternoon in this city. Accompanied by relatives the body was brought to Washington by the Pennsylvania Railroad arriving at 1 42 PM. Interment followed in Congressional Cemetery with Episcopal Church services.
Buffalo New York August 17 Today's Luther League of America session featured General Secretary Kuhns biennial report stressing education missions and increased Christian giving. The statistical secretary reported 750 local leagues up 8 in two years, total membership 40571 up 6336, 2 Li agues in ML and junior members 1834 up 117. Minister Wilson Here on Leave Henry L Wilson American Minister to Chile visited the White House yesterday on leave from Santiago seven years ago. He plans to return to Washington and remarks he is among the longest serving U S diplomats abroad.
Rain could not spoil the Canton Washington No. 1 P. M. I. C. O. F. excursion to Marshall Hall on Tuesday. Over 500 attended the daytime events and the evening boat drew more than double that number. The Browns and Brads baseball game finished 18 to 1 in favor of the Brads. The drill team's performance impressed local friends as Canton Washington aims to regain the Patriarchs Militant championship in Gold Fellowship.
About 800 machinists from the Washington navy yard met at McCauley’s Hall to urge pay for half Saturdays not worked. They cite Treasury decisions on per diem employees and press for a brief before Comptroller Tracewell. If denied, they will protest and appeal to the President.
Mrs Elizabeth Ames wife of Rev John G Ames of this city died after a long illness at Stonehurst cottage Braddock Heights near Frederick Maryland She will be buried from 1600 Thirteenth Street Northwest at 4 PM Friday Interment is private She was daughter of Columbus Delano who served as Secretary of the Interior during Grant's presidency
The article notes a revival of M Liss a Bret Harte native American play led by Nellie McHenry at the Academy for the week starting August 12 with matinees. It also announces the Trans Atlantic Burlesquers at Kernan's Lyceum next week starting August 22 with Pirates of Panama and several acts. Hermitage Post Office story denied by Postmaster General Payne clarifies no change in postmaster status.
At the convention of the Catholic Young Men's Union Buffato Aug 1 The group discussed opening night schools to support parochial education. It was decided to establish programs in large cities under union auspices offering courses in bookkeeping stenography and related subjects.
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