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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1908

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2

A Road to Mount Vernon Would Cross Battlefields of Civil War

A proposal for a national thoroughfare from Richmond to Mount Vernon would traverse Prince William Stafford and Caroline counties, linking sites of Civil War battles and historic figures. The route would boost regional traffic and waterway connections, with estimates for cost and federal survey emphasis.

Dominion Paul Noetleng Mount Vernon Richmond Trough Per Im Virginia United States Prince Wiliam Puity Stafford Army of the Potomac Vera Hooker Lee Getyeburg Falmveth Johnswith Palmouth Fredericksburg Orange Alexandria Frederickaburg Hank Caroline Jackson Hanover Henry Clay Evergee Indi Congress Vogiula Nore Whin Coa Bryan

Desks Shift as Senate Members Reassign Seats

The senate chamber sees a reshuffling with Senator Warren moving to the far left of the Vice President and occupying Warren's old desk, while Allison's desk is taken by Senator Weller from Wroring. Senator Cum ming takes a new post on the Democratic side near the wall, joined by other figures like La Solterte and Bourus Brown.

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RECORD TOBAGGO RECEIPTS IN RICHMOND MARKETS DECLINE

Richmond markets report record tobacco receipts across Virginia and North Carolina despite a Kentucky leaf deal. Over 1,900,000 pounds sold Monday to Friday, with prices steady to high and future deliveries expected. Petersburg and Lynchburg totals also cited with weekly and yearly comparisons. </analysis>

Washington Richmond Virginia North Carolina Lynchburg Petersburg South Huston American Tobacco Kentucky

Weather notes forecast heavy snow and cold across regions

A weather bulletin describes a moving storm system pushing east with snow and rain across the middle states. Temperatures fall to near or below freezing with strong northwest winds shifting and colder conditions expected along the Atlantic coast and New England through Monday and Tuesday.

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Chaos of scattered weather warnings and church notices

A cluttered page reports multiple regional weather warnings from Illinois to Ohio and surrounding states, plus Catholic feast day observances at Caldwell Chapel and the Immaculate Conception College. It covers temperatures, a 1920s style medical claim about blood purity, and notes on the Y M C A building fund progress in Norfolk with Rockefellar backing.

Prominent Elks Hold Memorial Services Across Cities

Services for the dead drew thousands as the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held memorials in multiple cities. Lt Gov Claude A Swaggon delivered the eulogy in Virginia and other prominent figures spoke at events in Winchester Norfolk Portsmouth Lynchburg Hagerstown Bristol and Danville. The ceremonies featured orations by Harry St George Tucker Robert L Gwen and others with music by the Ratoke Machine Works Band and performances by local talent.

Elke Lodges of Sorrow Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Iodgea of Sorrow Claude A. Swaggon Virgin Exitse Ronnoker Va Ponce Ge Leon Academy of Music Raatoke Machine Orks H. H. Sherman Trinity M. E. Church South Claggett Norfalk Pheum ‘Theater Portsmouth Robert: . Withers Huftalk Norfolk Harry M. Smith Richmond Lynchburg Benstot Robert L. Gwen Oklahoma Carter Gitas Elka Hagerstown Conrad Claver Bristol Harmeling Theater Charles J. Cates Getters

REMEMBER THEIR DEAD Columba Lodge Holds Annual Sorrow Service

Columba Lodge No 8 Improved Order of Giks held its third annual sorrow service at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church at 11th and X Streets. District Deputy Aeron J. Gackina gave the principal address, praising the order. Head memory honors went to B D Grutton W Whitfield Joseph Harris John Gray and C S EL Brooks. arrangements by S L Gaskins P D Mor tis JL Dickerson William H Belly and George Jefferson.

Columba Lodge Asbury Methodist Episcops Church Hleventth Aeron J. Gackina B.D Grutton W. Whitfield Joseph Harris John Gray EL Brooks L. Gaskins P D. Mortis JL Dickeraon Wiliam H Belly Hd George Jefferson

Impressive Memorial for Fourteen Dead Alexandria Masons

The Alexandria Lodge No 78 Benevolent and Protective Order of Mika held a memorial at the opera house for fourteen deceased members. About 300 attended as the stage lights revealed portraits of the fourteen. The program featured music by the National Theater Orchestra and a series of ceremonial addresses.

Washington Post Bureau King Strom Alexandria Alexandria Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Mika Opera House Willum L. Hayes George F. Steiner Champe Walker Luttud Wingfield Donat McLean Daniel Ruben Thomas F Spinks Peyton B Dearborn William Moore Edward L. Jordan Peter Sinclair Henry A. Liey Thomas E. Gorham Lodge Charles D Bullm Our Order Robert Barrett Henry B. Davis Washington Edgar Carpenter James W. Bales Charles B Marshall Harry Fletachmann D M Montier James F. Peyton

Assault charge follows arrest in Alexandria incident

Henry Mason, 40, colored, held at Alexandria police headquarters after allegedly assaulting Miss Jessie Windsor, 16, daughter of J H Windsor of 424 South Patrick Street. Windsor reported the attack described by deputies. Mason was arrested by Patrolman Hampson based on the description provided.

Alexandria Henry Mason Jessie Windsor J. H. Windsor South Patrick Street Biss Windsor Duke Street Alfred Patrick Fide Mason Hampson Windsor

Heaven and Hell mirrored in spirit world sermon

The Rev Dr Jong Rekt Shannan preached that heaven and hell are reflections of a person’s present life. Actions, thoughts, and character build the soul and determine eternal outcomes. The spirit world mirrors one’s own self, making heaven or hell a consequence of inner life.

Jong Rekt Shannan M.D. Charet Talka Hell Ana J Heaven

John Blake Kendall Dead in Baltimore Sanatorium

John Blake Kendall a prominent Washington businessman died at a Baltimore sanitarium Saturday evening at 6 o clock of kidney trouble after a lingering illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at o clock from his residence near String road and Fourteenth street. Interment will be in Quir Hill Cemetery and will be private. He is survived by his wife and one son John Dwight Kendall. Kendall, born December 16 1857 in Washington, was educated here and engaged in hardware and metal goods trade. He was married in 1883 to Miss Mars Dwight Hooker of Massachusetts. He was a philanthropist and humanitarian aiding many Washingtonians.

John Blake Kendall Washington Baltimore String Road Fourteenth Street Quir Hill Cemetery Mr Kendall Iy John Dwight Kendall Mr Kendall John Ellen True Kendall Amos Kendall Kendall Misa Mars Dwight Hooker Massachusetts

Family loyalty praised in sermon on Joseph the Dreamer

Dr. Samuel H Woodrow of the First Congregational Church delivered the eighth sermon in a four part series titled Joseph the Dreamer Honoring His Father He praised loyalty to humble ancestors and cited Joseph bringing his aged father to Pharaoh as a noble act highlighting kinship respect and the public meeting at the royal court

Samuel H Woodrow First Congregational Churc Joseph Josep Wic Pharaoh Dr .Woodrow Jacob Canaan Goshen

Guthrie Speaks On A Man's Strength At YMCA

Rev Charles Guthrie of Hamline Methodist spoke to a large YMCA lobby crowd on A Man's Strength using Samson's life as a framework He warned against idolizing public heroes and urged health and self development noting Christian Science and Emmanuel movement as related trends He urged that God provides toil and sustenance rather than bare toil and naked strength.

Samson Charles Fi Guthrie Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church Guthrie Sandows Sullivans Samsons Destre Alt Dr. Guthrie

Church Vestments Shown At Perpetual Adoration Exhibit

The Sisters of Perpetual Adoration display at their convent features vestments altar linens and liturgical items crafted by workers over the past six months. The collection includes handmade colorfully embroidered sets for all church occasions, two benediction capes in white and black, missionary sets, 30 connected vessels and a grand altar stands. A unique toy table showcases items made by the Dskimor children attracting family visitors.

Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Workera Dskimor

Opening Sermon Preached at St Dominic's Church Triduum

The Very Rev M Heagan preached the opening sermon of the triduum at St Dominic's Church preceding the Immaculate Conception feast. Mass is set for 7 82 p m today with sermons nightly and a benediction at 7 20 p m today. The triduum closes tomorrow at 7 p m with a sermon on the meaning and blessings of the great days of the Catholic Church.

Iridium Heagen M. L. Heagan Dominican House of Studies St. Dominic's Church Masa Alec Father Heakan

Cardinal Gibbons to Visit Washington for Confirmation

Cardinal Gibbons will visit Washington December 19 to be the guest of Rev. James O'Brien at St Peter's Church. The following day he will confirm the large class instructed by several pastors. A high mass at St Peter's is planned for 9 o'clock with a subsequent rite.

Cardinal Gibbons Washington James O'Brien St Peter's Church Second AQ. P St Peter's

Sun prints Roosevelt critique and editor’s reply

The New York Sun publishes an editorial praising Theodore Roosevelt’s bold challenge while noting the editor’s reluctance to engage in personal controversy. Delavan Smith of Cleveland responds, stating the Sun’s stance mirrors other papers and defends the News for using its columns during the campaign.

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Death of J. T. Holzhouser in Salisbury

Special to The Washington Post Ballsbury N C December J T Holzhouser aged 78 years a well known Confederate veteran died at his home in Salisbury after a brief illness. He leaves a large number of relatives many of whom are well known here. Interment to be in Rowan County.

J. T. Holzhouser Washington Poat Ballsbury N. C Dec J T. Holzhouser Salisbury Pinte Rowan County S A

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