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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1910
Page
13
The Post unveils a handsome mission clock premium for readers with over 1,000 already owning one. valued at $6.50, it features a high grade movement, eight plus days power, hourly and half hour strikes, and stands 27 inches high. Availability requires $2.25 and one month in advance, with free delivery within Washingtonity and paid delivery beyond.
The Washington conventions drive by the chamber of commerce sends hundreds of letters to national and international bodies seeking Washington as a meeting site. Granville M. Hunt and Thomas Grant oversee replies and exchange data to build a convention bureau, asking organizations about headquarters, delegates, per diems, auxiliaries, and past or future venues. The group plans to propose funding to invite the National Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners to hold a next year meeting in Washington.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Creecy long time District resident will take place at her son J A Creecy’s home 152 Eleventh Street Southeast this afternoon at 3 o’clock The Rev R S Owens pastor of Maryland Avenue Baptist Church will officiate Deacons will serve as pallbearers Interment will be in Rock Creek Cemetery She was formerly of Helenton NC and had lived in Washington since the early 1880s with her sons EB A Creecy William B Creecy and Charles T Creecy prominent paper dealers and Havenner Baking Company associate She is survived by one brother Edward Pearce in the South.
Dr L H Taylor of the Cecil apartment house was injured Monday night when his car hit a tree on Capitol grounds. He was treated at George Washington University Hospital for a broken shoulder blade and severe bruising. An X ray ruled out internal injuries. doctors expect he may leave in about two weeks.
Joseph Strasburger, president, calls Retail Merchants Association of the District meeting next Tuesday at 8 oclock to discuss governing rules. A committee of Leesa, RP Andrews, and A D Prince will draft rules to be submitted for approval at the next meeting.
Funeral plans for Prof Charles Cook of Howard University hinge on Dr F J Grimke returning to Washington. If he arrives today services will be held at Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church tomorrow. otherwise different arrangements will be made. The body arrived in Washington yesterday and lies at the residence 1600 Sixteenth Street Northwest.
Hed Nowes Rash and Sam Skim Trowbies May Amzoy During Vacation Days. A jar of possam at hand during the summer vacation means freedom from many annoying minor affections such as Tash sunburn fever blisters bites stings burns pimples sicking feet and scalp. Poyram, claimed to cure eczema and other skin diseases, is an active antiseptic suitable for all skin disorders. Samples and jars sold by Ogram O Donnell Affeck and People's Drug Store with free samples by Emergency Laboratories New York City.
District officials led by Maj. Sylvester denounce a new form of joy riding in which women and girls ride on motorcycles behind or on the handlebars. An ordinance ban is expected as explosions and accidents raise safety concerns. Dozens of youths gathered on H street to watch races with passengers perched on rear seats and handlebars. An incident last Saturday left Miss Alice Woodson burned when a gasoline tank burst under the weight of two riders.
Mary Raynal leaves her entire estate to husband Alfred H H Raynal with him named executor as probate filings note the June 8 1907 date. Augustus E Merritt’s 1909 will leaves a gold watch and chain to son William B H Merritt. Remaining estate devised to six Merritt children William H Merritt Mary F E Carusi Stella L Merritt Harry B Merritt Lillian A Merritt Florence A Thompson with W E H and Harry Merritt named executors.
Miss Emma Jaynes Wightman dies in Corsham England after a summer visit at Corsham Court. She is the youngest daughter of Rev J W Wightman. Sister Mrs Thomas A Mellon and two other sisters mourn at Pittsburg home. Funeral services will be held upon the body’s arrival.
City bulletins note boosts for groups like mothers and children with an upcoming Colonial Beach excursion. Advertisements promote Perfection Ginger Ale, fabric sales, rough dry laundry, and Harvey's Restaurant reopening. The Man in Black serial continues with installments highlighted in The Post.
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