Alcohol and Prohibition Debate at MCA Meeting
Speakers condemn alcohol as poison and threat to the nation urging local option and prohibition. Dr T D Crothers links drinking to illness and societal decay while noting dry counties and states, with religious leaders and musicians adding to a day of public discourse across several city churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nation
Iry Iita
MCA
T D Crothera
New York City
Rowland Monroe
Ohio
Inaga Quindly
Arkansas
MGA Orchestra
Earl Carbaugh
Barytone
Batten
Obituary notices list several deaths and funeral details
A batch of death notices and funeral arrangements appears with multiple individuals named, including John J Oprean Ned Dushuad of Carew, Heether Johnson, Eleishell, Margaret Johnston, Mil Orem, Eliza Beth Stagg, and Josephine Helton, among others. Entries include dates in December, church services, cemeteries such as Rock Creek Cemetery, and private interments, with addresses and family relations noted where readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J
Ned Dushuad
Agepheral
Noutheast
Hotere Church
Norfolk
Fortemouth
Colum Hte
Order
Eeuther
John
Cori Jate
Carron Counc
Eleishell
Jumn H Potten
Johnson
Iis
Borthwest
Rock Creek Cemetery
Init Lowers
Minson
Margaret
Ata Willian
Sulwey Dobnaon
DS Johnson
Eighth Street
Uedilay
Aria
Mnston Autevad
Twenteth
bin Aoraf
Chomas Church
Rack Reek Cumeters Sewton
Satuntas
Ingant
Dee
Elmer Slayton Newton Stagg
Elizabeth Stagg
Miriam Morgan Inntal
Wiliam Gantz
Teeel
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Papela
WILDS
Third Street
Ies Burns
Rank Wilds
Tuesaday
St Stephen
Marriage And Death Notices From Various Papers
Notices indicate simultaneous requests for insertions or telegraphs across papers including Washington Fort and other city dailies. The item lists several named newspapers and services such as The Washington Fort, The Dispatch, The Journal, The Plain Dealer, The Post Standard, The Philadelphia Ledger, and local publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fort
Iit
Mithout
Cates
Wap Opera Innatt Fugeirer
Tlaburg Dispatch
Frovléence Journal Eined Plain Dealer
Hechester
Funeral Directors and Embalmers Directory Listing
A fragmentary directory shows multiple funeral homes and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. Names include William Lee, John E Wright Co, R F Harvey, Wm H Sardo, Thos. 8. Sergeon, Frank Geier's Sons, W R Speare, and Geo Fourmoret, listing chapel services and contact lines.
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William Lee
Tenneylvania
John E Wright Co
Lair
Tantany
F Harvey's Sonb
Eriaalmers
Kourthenth
Frank Geier
Beventh ST
Modern Chapel
W. R. Speare
F Street
Sraun A
GEO
Fourmoret
AWD
Embalser
Tale of a Lost Horse and 40 Turkeys Scandal
Washington Post reports a moving tale from Alexandria about an old man weaving misfortune to gain sympathy. Police investigated loud claims at the capital headquarters and found the story mostly a ploy to attract aid, concluding the horse and wagon tale led nowhere real.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
Bing Brevi
Alexadris
Alexandria
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Mount Vernon
Gail
Potomac
Dudley Dinks Arrested After Eating House Stop
Police arrest Samuel Dudley known as Dinke at Red Row eating house on Colum bue Street after a warrant lists an assault on Laura Savage. Andrew Jackson held for orderly conduct. other injuries and brawls tied to Cameron and Dayette streets. Freight car looting reported on North Fairfax Yard. Andrews of Washington spoke at Alexandria Methodist meeting on leadership. Arcanumites to host Grand Regent Dabney from Richmond with officers to be elected and a smoker planned.
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Ace
Samuel
Dinke
Dudley
Red Row
Columbue Street
Bell
Rowlett
Hir
Sficers
Sam
Laura Savage
Andy Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Alexandria
Cameron
Dayette
Jackson
Arrington and
Samson
Alexandria Hospital
Penn
Eourt
Fairfax Street
Arcanumites
Dab Ye
Richmond
Alexandria Council
Royal Arcanum
Charles Griggs former Maryland legislator funeral held
Charles Griggs, former Maryland legislator and Wash ington resident, funeral held at his Sharpsburg home with Episcopal minister Rev Charles E B Shaw officiating. A Washington County Bar Association committee attended after passing resolutions on his death. Relatives in Cumberland learned of Pacadene, California native Benjamin Hammer’s death at 76, a former Hagerstown Grain businessman who moved to California after retirement. John Harte, 46, a well known Firstburg resident and brother-in-law of Otto Holing, died suddenly, survived by wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Hagerstown
Charles Griggs
Maryland
Washington
Sharpsburg
Charles EB Shaw
Episcopal Church
Washington County Bar Association
Pacadene
Cal
California
Cumberland
John Harte
Firstburg
Otto Holing
Maryland Happenings in Montgomery County Corners Streams
Farmers report four to four and a quarter inch rainfall from streams and ponds thick with lee to harvest this week. The Northern Methodist Church at Clarksburg will be dedicated December 19, replacing an 1892 brick structure which had itself replaced a 1778 church on a longtime worship site.
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Montgomery County
Northern Methodist Church
Clarksburg
Local Option Dominates Virginia Prohibition Debate
A Virginia straw poll shows strong support for local option over statewide prohibition. Antisaloon League petitions seek to submit the issue to voters at the January legislature session amid a GOP split and Democratic control.
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Washington
Highmond Va
Virginia
General Assembly
Antiswoon League
Agia- Jature
Lesrud
Famous Cafe to Go as Grand Hotel to Make Way for Store
The Washington Post reports a plan to clear the Grand Hotel and the famous Cafe de Ya Faix to make room for a large department store. The Bon Marche Company bought the block for 50 000 francs, with details to follow.
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Grand Hotel
Pans
Peelal Cable
Washington Post
Paris
Cil du Pasta
Bon Marche Company
Tobacco Sales Shrink on Weather Hit Virginia Markets
Richmond and most Virginia North Carolina tobacco markets report weaker receipts since August due to poor weather. Sun cured stock sold slowly though some piles reached high prices at Shockoe warehouse. Petersburg and Lynchburg show similar trends with lower weekly receipts and steady to strong quotes for fine tobaccos. tobacco sales pause Dec 24 to Jan 2 with reopening Jan 5. Also note the Bready Moore marriage in Charlestown with local clergy officiating.
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Bptolal
Washington Post
Richmond
War
Virginia
North Carolina
Shockoe Warehouse
Lynchburg Va
Dember
Peternburg
Petersburg
Lange Wath
Anlea
Tobacco Association
Hag
Reaume
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Hobson
Alama
Bret
Republic
Romé
Lin
Rother
Brecy Dee
Pricad, E
Paong Marts
Castoria
Police of
Alexandra Police
Samuel Dudley
Dar
Os Andrews
Andrews
Lor
Treasury Department
Young Peoples Bulla Mg
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Walter L. Thompson
Legislature
Antusioan League
Homer
Virginia Briefs
Reece Willams
Lynchburg
Centenary Methodist Church
J A. Thomas
Red Cross Council
Lynchburg Sunday School Association
Banea
TJ Shelfey
Henry M Sackett
J M Otes
St Patrick Council No 60
Knights of Columbus of
Stainton
Daniel Crimmens
Samuel J Collins
William
Mf. Colina
George B Reamer
Tinos ‘Laons
J J Flavin
Soctate
Georges J Johnson
James C Kildalon
Vatricke Kennedy
Wits
Roe Moleer
Harris Malnekrodt
St Peter's Episcopal Church
Charlotte NC
St Roanoke
West Virginia
Hall of
Davis
Newbury
Woc Nye
A F Richardson
Grafton
Western Maryland Railroad
Waltham
Waltham Watches
Bready-Moore
Fey
Eugene Reendy
George R Bieady
ana@ Power Company
Harpers Ferry
Lemon Moore
John M .Woore
Zions Episcopal Church
Charlestown
Alfriend
Horlick
Rorlich
Yale
Pia
Topham’s
F St. N. W
Tina
Ottaer
Asabie & Sole
Caruso
West End
Pa. Ave
N. W
Bulcon Nes
12Th Street
Prudential Loan’ Society
N. W. Cor
12Th and G Streets
Probe. Carriage CO
Thirty-second St. Nw
Portland
Porto Rico
John H. Magruder
Conn. Ave
K St
Moalco Dept ‘Washingtom Brewery Co
Lincoln
Cuticura Treatment
Tilt Street
Geoees
EOE Inc
Wilburn, Heister & CO
Whington Post Building
Bna
Jon Gevin
Goodyear Rainggat CO
F ST
Ee En Se
Benj. K. Leon
Lah
United Cigar Storer A
LA Tunita
Princesse Sure
Panetela Sure
Ricord
Ricoro
Invincible Size
LA Restina
Perfecto
United Sigar
Fennty
Seventh St
Sidney West
Ruan
Han
Soup
F Street N
Brentano
Christian Xander
7Th Street
Enabe ,Chickering
Holmes Fg Vet Baling
Briad Boll
Fils
Cre
Betty Corce
Valeria
Joaquin Ramor
Sanantine
Furmer
Doren Oomaker Co
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