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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1915

Page

14

Swiss elect Camille de Coppet president amid war aid note

Camille de Coppet was chosen president of the Swiss republic with Edmund Schulthe as vice president in a brief joint session of the national assembly. The ceremony drew American observers led by Pleasant A. Stovall. De Coppet praised U S Swiss cooperation and thanked New York for aiding Switzerland's food supply during the war.

Republic New York Switzerland Berne Paris Camille de Coppet Edmund Schulthe M. de Coppet National Assembly Pleasant A. Stovall American Congress United States

Supreme Court session opens with long list of justices and cases

The Supreme Court calendar shows justices Me Kenna Holmes Hughes Van Devanter Pitney McPeynolds Campbell and others hearing a broad docket. Attorneys for United States and various defendants argued numerous cases including The Peninsular Produce Exchange of Maryland and the Board of Commissioners of the Uberia and St. Mary Drainage, with trial details, assignments, and forthcoming sittings listed for December 17 and 20 1915.

United States Supreme Court Justice MeKenna Justice Holmes Justice Hughes Justice van Devanter Justice Pitney Juste McPeynolds Edward W. Hatch New York City Henry Scheuerman Edwin H. Manning Weatminster Florence Dogca Boston Mass Alice Parker Hutchins Bronkina Ienry Lyman Child Spring Morrison Et al Air Aasistant Rouebel Mark Norris Appellees Neo Lat Mples Salt Company, Ltd Board of Commissioners Uberia St. Mary Sdgar J. Farrar L. T. Dulany Ertn Edward K Campbell Fenton Booth Samuel Barnee Suuge George Leorge Downes United State Millan

Real estate transfers linked to multiple Washington properties

A scanned notice lists transfers of numerous city parcels from 1909 era deeds. It records buyers and sellers such as Charles M Carson Cornelius Stribling and Balvador Richard to Burch & Klepa, with lots, blocks, squares, and nominal stamp taxes across addresses including 480 Pennsylvania Ave NW and 1847 L Street NW, among many others.

Eleventh Twelfth Charles M. Carson Cornelius Stribling Pennsylvania Avenue Balvador Richard Et al Burch & Klepa Borrviele Willian A. H Church Et al Fred McKee Emma P. Smith Ee R. Bar Etux Florida’ Avenue Dion 8 Frank P. Morfee Chillum Castle Heights Washington Benjamin Keyes Third Street James Fitzpatrick F. Edward Mitchell Frank H. Jones Truntery Greenvale Reeves Harper Dripps Mary M. Dripps E Street Twetity Daniel McConville Riggs Street Henry Kate Sheahan Julia Sullivan Michael Abraham Dora Mendelson

Deeds of Trust Entries Across Several Squares

A series of trust deeds are listed securing various sums and terms. Entries include Lewers & Wilkinson to Saunders and Livingston for 1250 dollars at 6 percent, 8 years, with lot 132. Sinclair to National Savings and Trust for 1000 dollars at 6 percent, 8 years, with lot EQUARE 1088. Moore et al. to Schmidt and Emmerich for 8000 dollars with lot EG. Moses to unnamed parties for 200 dollars monthly at 1 percent. Keyes to Continental Trust for 440 dollars with Washington Land and Mortgage, 5 percent, monthly. Additional lines reference Cox to Baul and McGine for Harry.

Lewers & Wilkinson William A. Saunders Claud Livingston Wilmot W. Trew M. D. Sinclair National Savings and Trust Company American Security and ‘Trust Company William J. Moore Ernest L. Schmidt George M. Emmerich American Building Association Arthur C. Moses Herman H. Howenstein Lilian L. Moses Benjamin Keyes Continental ‘Trst Company Washington Land and Mortgage Company Whtenee Lala C. Cox B. Francia Baul G. Percy McGine Harry A. Kite Clarence H. Atherton Henry H. Bergmann Retropolia Building Association Lincoln John W. Hollin Christian J. Gockeler John A. Marshe Robinson White Cornelius Stribling Charles M. Carson Fred W. Reeves Edgar R. Richardson Giles Dyer Lee R. Downs Margaret EB. Downs Isaac BR. Shoemaker John H. Stadtler Philip M Nellie L. Riley Mount Pleasant Lewis Marcey Petworth E. Harris Washington Loan and Trust, Company Ehauliable Cooperative Building Association Home Savings Bank Berty A. Kite Sallie L. Hawken Washington Loan and Trust Company Equitable Cooperative Ding Association Woodley Park Arthur C. Mosea Wilton J. Lambert Christopher H. Pope Charles J. Dienelt George Henderson

Society Notes From Washington Hostesses Gather For Receptions

Senator and Mrs. Overman presided at a Rhode Island avenue reception with Grace Overman Katherine Overman and Mrs. Gregory assisting amid floral decor. Guests included Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Pomerene, with later events at the Willard and Army and Navy Club featuring Maj. Dickinson and many lawmakers and their spouses. The social calendar lists numerous dinners, luncheons, and gatherings at the Willard, Army and Navy Club, and private residences with a roster of notable guests from Congress and society.

Senator Lee Overman Rhode Island Avenue Daughers Grace Overman Katherine Overman Eewin Clarke Gregory Pomerene Senator Pomerene Swanson Senator Swanson Mrs. Gregory John K. Shields Samuel Jordan Graham Timothy T. Ansberry Gilmer Hreniser Charles Howry Ashmead Fuller Jeannette Cowan Margaret Douglas Mary Graham Maxwell Church Paulins Stone Willard Jacob J. Dickinson Army and Navy Club Burleson Raybaud Pauline Stone Jana Gregory Condr Staton Watson Bullard Larkin Millikin Greer Marechal Lamar Seeligson Julian Allen Dickingon James A. Shipton Joseph T. Robinson R. P. Davis Edwin Babbitt George H. Cameron Joseph P. Tracy Andrew Mosen A. G. Lott Thomas Spaulding Charles W. Plimmer George K. McGunnegile

Senator Phelan Hosts Reception for Morrows at Willard

Senator Phelan entertains at a Willard dinner honoring Judge and Mrs W W Morrow of San Francisco. A large afternoon reception for Commander Edward H Tillman and family followed, from 4 to 7 o'clock, with guests and society figures in attendance.

Senator Phelan California Mra. W. W. Morrow San Francisco Willard Edward H. Tillman Mra

Congressional Club at Home for the Holidays

The Congressional Club hosts a 4 pm home gathering with a musical program. Mrs. Joseph C. Colquitt will be at the St. Regis on California street this afternoon. Luncheon yesterday honored Miss Helen Blodgett with a guest list including Lucy Burleson and many other debutantes in festive red roses and ferns.

Hayes Breckinridge Margaret Breckinridge Olive Smith Baltimore Gillett Hill Washington Lemira Gillett Hill Hagar Woods Joan Ohl Miss Ohl Miss Mellen Orange, N.S Congressional Club Joseph C. Colquitt Willl St. Regis California Street Marie Peary Admiral Peary Helen Blodgettt Richmond Misa Blodgett Lucy Burleson Misa Lil- Nan Hendrick Elizabeth Chase Suzanne Chase Catherine Harlow Jeannette Cowan Mea Elise Lejeune Ruth Lester Misa Evelina Gleaves Mary Truxtun Garland Margaret Read Georgia Schofield Dorothy Taylor Pocahontas Butler Misa Ruth Patterson Kathryn Hitchcock Elizabeth Kingsbury Katharine Hill Esther Foote Mina Dorothy Brooke Misa Katherine Beach Antoinette Ray Theodore F. Shuey Dorothy Shuey Dorothy Dennett Ferna Miss Dennett Edward A. Sturges Richard C. Burleson Charles Kappler Charles Riker Joseph Colquitt Milo Fox Helen McCumber BE. J. Foy Navy Department Admiral Fletcher Atlantic Fleet Joseph Howell Utah Euclid Street Paderawski Shoreham Hotel Barnett Marine Barracks Agnes Baldwin Hill Paderewski New National Theater Paris Poland

Wedding Set for Nancy Calvert Scheurmann and Preston Ray

The marriage of Nancy Calvert Scheurmann and Preston Blain Ray will take place tomorrow at noon in St Stephen's Church. Ray, recently appointed clerk of the Rockville Maryland court, comes from an old Maryland family. Mrs. George von L Meyer arrived in Washington and will reside at the Shoreham. DAR Memorial Continental Hall hosts The Battle Cry of Peace presentation this evening. invited members of patriotic societies may attend by showing insignias or ID.

Nancy Calvert Scheurmann Rose Calvert Scheurmann Preston Blain Ray Rockville, Md Stephen's Episcopal Church Ray Rockville Maryland George von L. Meyer Secretary of the Navy Washington Meyer The Shoreham National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Memorial Continental Halls

Hot Springs Golfers Brave Rain to Enjoy Their Game

Hot Springs golfers braved drizzle to play on the links despite rain turning to melted snow. Notable attendees included Gen. McAlpin en route to New York, Mrs. Clarence Kenyon Jr., and visitors Harry Kelsey of Boston and Harry Bond of Hartford.

Hot Springs McAlpin New York Washington Post Edwin McAlpin Clarence Kenyon, Jr Harry Kelsey Boston Bond Hartford Hdward R. Campbell William Barton French Arthur J. Weil Matthew Akers

White Sulphur Springs party honors Mr Lewis birthday

Mrs Thornton Lewis of Meadowa hosts a weekend house party at the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs W V with a dinner Saturday night for her husband’s birthday. Guests include W T Hawley Frank Whittaker Paul Stevens William Stewart William Wilshire John Potts Garrett Wall Dr W W Russell Dr J W T Finney Mrs Finney Mrs George E Hail Mrs J G White and others arriving over the day. Arrivals also feature Mr and Mrs W H Coffee and C S Harrison with plans for extended visits after holidays.

Husband Washington Post White Sulphur Springs W. Va Thornton Lewis Meadowa Mr. Lewis W. T. Hawley New York Greenbrier Frank Whittaker Paul Stevens Wiliam Stewart Cincinnati William Wilshire Philadelphia John Potts Garrett Wall Richmond W. W. Russell J. W. T. Finney Johns Hopkins Baltimore Finney George E. Hail J. G. White Boston W. H. Coffee Cleveland Ohio D. D. McDonnell Minneapolis C. S. Harrison

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