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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1916

Page

2

City News in Brief From Washington social and civic items

The National Women's Hughes Fairbanks League meets at 4 pm at the home of Mrs Ellis Logan 1253 Irving Street NW. Women backing Hughes Fairbanks invited. Boy Scouts from Camp Archibald Butt near Chesapeake Beach will patrol Benning race track on Labor Day after leaving camp August 28. Camp closes a week earlier than planned. Automobile races feature Labor Day at Benning with contests and a $50 prize for the troop with most events. Amphion glee club heads new year with officers J H Washington president G H Jefferson VP A Barbour secretary C A Champ treasurer L Leonard librarian and J Henry Lewis manager. The group plans a fete champetre for its 25th anniversary September 21 at Green Willow Park Anacostia DC. Holy Name Society of Washington met at Immaculate Conception Church Eighth and W Streets NW to discuss Holy Name parade participation in Baltimore in October. President John Hadley Doyle adjourned the meeting to be called by church-branch presidents.

Hughes-Fairbanks League Ellis Logan Irving Street Northwest Hughes-Fairbanks Benning Archibald Butt Chesapeake Beach J. H. Washington George H. Jefferson A. Barbour C. A. Champ Leon Leonard J. Henry Lewis Holy Nama Society of Washington Immaculate Conception Church Eighth and WN Streets Baltimore John Hadley Doyle

Births Reported In Local Notice

Maney and Eva Woodson twin births. Robert B. and Alice M. Whitney welcome a boy. Harald and Olive Woertendyke have a girl. William F. and Amy R. Thomssen announce a boy. Arthur T. and Elnie L. Readright announce a boy. Samuel M. and Florence Reyness have a girl. Frederick and Mary A. Reech a girl. Walter T. and Nora Plant a boy. Ralph and Mildred A. McAleer a boy. William B. and Mary J. Hope a girl. Frank R. and Emily G. Heley a boy. John T. and Anna M. Gray a girl. William and Alma B. Gracy a boy. John and Elzabeth Chaple a boy. Benjamin F. and Mary Bratcher a girl. Francis I. and Elizabeth Beach a boy. Charles T. and Radie J. Hennessey a boy. Walter and Ruth Proctor a girl. Charles H. and Mary J. Lyles a girl. Ernest and Rosa Dorsey a boy.

Maney Eva Woodson Robert B Alice M. Whitney Harald Olive Woertendyke Wiliam F Amy R. Thomssen Arthur T Elnie L. Readright Samuel M Florence Reyness Frederick Mary A. Reech Walter T Nora Plant Ralph Mildred A. McAleer William B Mary J. Hope Frank R Emily G. Heley John T Anna M. Gray Wiliam Alms B. Gracy John Elzabeth Chaple Benjamin F Mary Bratcher Francis I Elizabeth Beach Charles T Radie J. Hennessey Walter Ruth Proctor Charles H Mary J. Lyles Ernest Rosa Dorsey

Licensed to Marry In Fragmented Notice

A partial notice lists several intended marriages with ministers and pairs including Rev B Suvgffer 96 of Rockville Indiana and Florence M McIntyre 25 of Washington along with other couples and ministers such as Rev H M Reed Rev M R Verinon Rev T B Davia and Rev H Schrosder.

B. Suvgffer Rockville Voi Florence M. McIntyre Washington M. Corbett J. Lawrence Solly Miriam A. Rebett H. M. Reed Henry Kesster Rose Jolson Haltimers M. R. Verinon James Merryman Alma L. Brown

Weather and Army Aviation Notices From Washington

Weather forecast for the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia indicates generally fair conditions for Saturday and Sunday with a tropical disturbance affecting Texas coast. Reports detail gale conditions near Corpus Christi and interrupted communications with Brownsville while noting high temperatures in the upper Mississippi valley and related regions. Army and Navy personnel changes include transfers to aviation sections, exams at Fort Leavenworth, and anticipated duties across posts, with numerous leave of absence orders and resignations in the National Guard and medical reserves.

Dept. of Agriculture Washington Tmateict Columbia Maryland Virginia South Texas Corpus Christ Brownsville Rio Grande Texas Gelveston Plorifia Rio Grande Valley Alabama Minsissipi Valley Ohie Lyaney Trent Whitten J. Fart Sixteenth Infantry Fort Sam Houston Tex Signal Corps Rorpa of Engineers Army Field Engineer School Fort Leavenworth Kana Army Service Schools Ulyaser & Ghant Richard C. Moore Clarence’s Ridley Jarvis J. Bain James A. O'Connor Charles L. Hata William T. Merry Fourth Infantry William B. Prebles Tenth Cavalry Ter aMeer Chauncey AT. C. McNeill Eighth Cavalry J. Venorn't Falirt Medical Reserve Corp Army and Navy General Hospital Hot Springs Ark Medical Reserve Corps William D. Chitty First Cavalry Douglas Aris Iica James G. Harboard Cavalry Georgh H. Morgan Fort Ser Houston Southern Department George H Brethater Connecticut National Guard Paul F. Batman Georgia National Guard Weat Point N. Y Superinats United States Miliary Academy Futus Los A. McKinlay Bold Artillery Carlos Brewer Fourth Field Artillery John E. Hator First Field Artillery Redondo Br.antton Coast Artillery Corps Red San Francisco Cal Philippine Islands Manila Philippine Department Benjamin F. Fridge, Jr George &. Wallace Albert ©. Waldron Corps of Engineers Engineer Depot Washington Barracks D. C Wilmington N. C Chief of Engineers Burleron David v. Gain Third Field Artillery Mounted Service School Port Riley Kans Ancy Dantel Gienty Fourth Cavalry Quartermaster Corps Charles W. van Wax Arthur P, Watth Quartermaster Corpa Infantry Twentieth Infantry Pirot Grorgr Gillis Aignat Corpe Upen Hin Ratief Signal Compn General Supply Depot Port Ward X. T John W Ward United States Army Oficer Fort Went Alexander W Walter Reed Tut R. I Ave. Heenstel Albert D, Kniseern

Military Promotions and Resignations Bulletin

The bulletin details temporary duty assignments for officers, promotions, and resignations across the Army National Guard and related corps. It lists transfers to Fort Sam Houston and Presidio of Monterey, and notes resignations from several state national guards and medical reserve officers.

Master Corps Central Department Got Dantelef McCarthy Quartermaster Corps Lindif Cheatham Philippine Senute Fort Sam Houston Tex Routhern Department Edron I. Small Philippine Aconte Fort Kam Houston Albert C. Netson Infantry Penneylvania National Guard Herbert Trom Medical Corps Washington National Guard John W. Baisley Tenth Field Artillery Connecticut National Guard John 2. McGillan Seventh Infantry Illneis National Guard James V. McKay Third Feld Artillery New York National Guard Alexander M. Martin Michigan National Guard Earl G. Reed First Infantry Vermont National Guard John M. Straub Highth Infantry Ohio National Guard Charles BR McDaniel North Carolina Charles 8. Frank Nineteenth Infantry Mula Yacanty Woodson Fhocker Orier Harry Tl Jordan Twentieth Infantry Lewis Brown, Jr First Cavalry Presidio of Monterey Cal Fort Riley Kans Mounted Service Lanva William Binclair Twenty-third Infantry First Trent Patl v. Bowers Medical Reserve Corps Paul ¥. Bowers George H. Brett Sacnod Coldon Eah Rogglra Ord Nance Alston Hamilton Ooast Artillery George G.gatlet Third Field Artillery Mineola Long Island Busime Fontertad Ordnance Départment

Naval Orders Listing Assignments and Detachments

Navy announces a series of officer movements including Commander Arthur MacArthur to Beath Dakota and Captain T J Ahin to navigation duties in Annapolis. Other detachments include Ralph Marle to ordnance at Indian Head and D W Wurtrbaugh to shore duties. Letters record reassigned commands at Puget Sound Newport and Alabama fitting out with fleet duties pending commission.

Arthur MacArthur Jeoman San Francisco Beath Dakota T. J. Ahinn Naval Academy Annapolia Heresa Navy Department Ralph Marle Annapolis Navel Proving Ground I Indian Head D.W. Wurtrbaugh Harwie Laning Destroyer Force Atlantic Teefire Office of Chief of Naval Operations 0. M. Tozhr South Dakota Compfand Puget Bound A. M. Proctor Newport R. T Atlantia Robselet Henderson Alabama Aii Bona Fleetieutenant Lient Hellweg

Right to withhold Yankton Sioux lands questioned in district suit

In a District Supreme Court case Hubert Medicinehorn seeks a mandamus to force Secretary Lane of the Interior to issue a land patent for Indiana Yankton Sioux lands granted by Congress in 1231. Justice Wendell P. Stafford set September 1 as the show cause date. Samuel H. Herrick and G. M. Castor represent Medicinehorn.

Samuel H. Herrick G. M. Castor Medicinehorn Samual J. Masters John B Kinnear Justice Stafford District Supreme Court H. Winship Wheatly Workmen of the World Royal Life Insurance Company Florida Avenue Northwest William Henry White

Camp Good Will Reunion At Navy Yard Picnic

Camp Good Will yesterday hosted a family reunion with a picnic and baby contest for mothers with children under three. Navy gun factory employees planned entertainment for Navy Yard Day, and a watermelon banquet was repeated. Children return to the city Tuesday to resume work, as Superintendent Miss Margaret Simpson called the camp season its most successful.

Camp Good Navel Gun Factory Navy Yard Margaret Simpson

Supreme Court D C Equity Division notes and filings

The record lists numerous actions before Justice Stafford across divisions including alimony pendente lite with weekly support, counsel fees, and custody. cases involve Crapper v Crapper, Dorsey v Dorsey, and several trusts and receivers. Also parties include Platinio, Garrgit, Giés, Doyle, McHale, Kelxwin, Hamilton, Wilson, and Reilly among others. filings referenceAugust 21 and August 22 dates with further matters set to August 24 and September 1.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equite Division Justice Stafford Racks Pickins Crapper E. I. Giés Dorsey Hamilton & Huomilton Nathaniel H.wilson Newmeyer United States Trust Company Et John F. McHale T. Sherier J. T. McHale J. W. Cox Brown Reilly W. B. Reilly D. M. Roberts Mitchell Va Mitchell Plaintitf P. J. Ryan Jogera A. I. Hicker Wallace Harry Gerrity

Real Estate Transfers Across Washington Areas

Real estate transfers list various parcels in multiple neighborhoods. Names include Chevy Orame Chare Land Company, John B Ballard, Nellie Ballard, Charien M Carson, Robert B Galleher, Maud C Heys, John D Garman, Fungon Bull, Nicholas Klein, Thomas Amatrong, Kate Vinuon, Lillien T Callahan, Howard J Bell, William McGoewsa, George W Frazier, Richard Wells, Avides Mamoian, Mary Marenian, Monsey Trust Company, Cheries Bechtold, George Field, Henry J Breuninger, Flora Fold, Charles F Padeley, and others. Parcels range from lots and squares in multiple additions and streets including Northeast, Washington Heights, Clark Mills, Moore & Barbotta, Connecticut Avenue Terrace, Sixteenth Street Northwest, Chevy Chase Grove, Woodley Park, and Fort Saratoga. Transfer values listed with stamps and occasional cash amounts.

Chevy Orame Chevy Chare Land Company John B Nellie Ballard Charien ‘M. Carson Robert EB. Galleher Washington Heights Hverlina Barlasque James Maud C. Heys Clark Mills Eatath John D. Garman Bull Moore & Barbotta Duncan Bradley Burdet Stryker Terrace Nicholan Klein Thomas rAmatrong Northweat Charles M. Cornon Kate Vinuon Sixth Street Anuthwest Lillien T. Callahan Howard J. Bell Chichester—Williamn McGoewsa George W Rath EB. Frazier Richard Wells Avides Mamoian Slary Marenian Joseph B. Latimer Melvin €. Hosen Chileum Castle Height&—Monsey Trust Company Trustes Cheries Bechtold Tots AO Sqniare Georgia Avenue Newton Princeton George Field Henry J. Breuninger Dal Pleasant Platina Tatamps Fortpenth Hamilton Atafets Hoenrs L Charles FP. Padeley Fort W Ethel N. Patch Seventeenth John Dl.warren Emma C. Clark Newton Street Mary FR Roberta Katherine R. Conner

Deeds of Trust Read Across City Blocks and Districts

A lengthy list of deeds of trust records across multiple districts including Harlem and Pleasant Plains. Loans range from 350 to 9,000 dollars with terms from one to six years and interest mostly at 6 to 9 percent, securing properties in squares and lots described by block numbers, parcels, and associated lenders and borrowers. The entries name Emma Thorfortt, Robert N armer, Ralph P. Barnard, William T. Ashby, Edgar R. Richardson, James A. Donovan, and others, detailing securements for Perpetual Building Association and similar firms.

Square Emma Thorfortt Robert Narmer Ralph P. Barnard William T. Ashby Iate Robert E. Galleher H. KR. Howenstein Fred W. Reeves Edgar R. Richardson Harlem James A. Donovan T Ux John F. Cox Jeremiah E. Donovan Wiliam H Wetzel MIT Manonon Horatio N. Taplin George J. Blanchard Lilie T. Taplin Edrington Carrie M. Vance Dolbey HD. Gordon Fulton R. Gordon Delsy D. Howard J. Tarbell Dyer Aquare Balth G. Dyer E. Harvey Dyer J .Tarbell Dryer Charlen Witton J. Lambert C. T. Pope Waenington Land and Mortgage Company Taroma W.T. Knox Bell C. Knot Roralle B. Copen Arthur Carr Marvin A. Curtin Perpetual Building Association RT. Square Ana C. Sutton Marvin A. Custis Charles &. Roach Theodore N. Ghi Phelan C. Hawin Paul V. Rogers Lote John J. Warren Bates Warren Wiliam A Hill Charles W. Carr, Jr

Proving ground moves and detachments cited in Navy orders

Navy Department detachments and assignments listed for officers and ships with movements to and from Indian Head Maine California and Guam. Items include Lt Byron McCandler detached to chief of naval operations and several yard transfers from Boston Philadelphia Mare Island Puget Sound to various posts with arrival and sailing orders.

J. Zeigler Massachusetts Institute of Technology Navy Yard Boston Mass B. M. Pach, Jr Philadelphia Garland Fulton New York N. Y Nixon E. Saunders Massachue Institute of Technology Mare Ieland Cal Ch. Mark J. B. Martin Puget Bound Bsstattom Guam Ch. Mack Daniel Mullen Totery Yard Puget Round Wash Ting Lisut W. A. Harrison

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