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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1908

Page

16

Plan for Love Feast Harmony Restored in Army and Navy Union

A drive to celebrate the reorganization of the District Army and Navy Union follows the dissolution of its district department. Commander Edwin Brown aims to host a large rally with his staff, senators, and other leaders, with a band from Baltimore. Debate over garrison suspensions led to a formal dissolution action and a new leadership plan.

Army and Navy Union Inlet Edwin Brown Harmony Commander Brown Mclala Willis Baltimore Washington Frown District Department Robert C Inders David D Porte Amram Nombre Friorsea Commande Brown Mrades Snider Walter Mitchel Et& Y Garcia Charles V Order of Natal Coy Department of Resist Sowetne Alt de Saittier Crue Barney Atx Geo Tris Ghia Army and Navy Mitchell Pet Atrth Nowlati

Music makes a feature at vesper services

During the vesper service at the Church of the Covenant yesterday Dr Webb preached on The Pattos of Apparent Failure. A church quartet and violinist Anton Kaspar led two musical services with high appreciation. Dr Wood addressed the congregation afterward on Moral Atress of City Life.

Christmas Service Featured Choir and Carols at Church

A Christmas service described with a decorated church, holly and scarlet decor, a hidden orchestra, and a choir of boys and men led by Mrs Josept. The congregation heard carols and a sermon, with a star and halo effect over the organ and a recessional as the service ended.

Martin Issa Josept Irs Bethlehem Muraser Charles Ko Thri Bowser

Pope P portrait at St Aloysius Church service

A photographed feature from St Aloysius Church shows a congregation and papal portrait presented to Rome. Jesuit leaders and memorial rites are noted with a solemn procession of clergy, choir, and benediction during the service.

P. Ture Aloysius Rome Aloysing Xaver

Bishop O Connell Confirms Mission_class In Catholic Church

Bishop O Connell confirmed about ten youths at Mari Church yesterday afternoon. Ten of the attendees were non Catholics who joined evening services at seven thirty. Father Alvah W Doran of Philadelphia led the mission and preached on the sacrament of confirmation after a question box session.

Athohenversil Nisaton Alvah W Doran Philadelphit

Dog Saves Lives At Fire On M Street Building

A dog woke housekeeper Mrs Laura Jenning and Mrs Edita Caruthers, saving the life of several in a smoky grocery building. Mrs Caruthers carried her employer to safety while Cohen and his nephew escaped through a first floor window as flames spread from the basement. Damages are estimated at $500.

W F Cohen Laura Jenning Mra Edita Caruthers Cohen Jenkins PJ Caruthers Mary Helen

Parish Prelate Attends 7 O Clock Mass And Departure Crowd

United States church head confirms a prominent class officiating at 82. The Peter’s head of church attends a seven o clock mass and preaches at the late service. A large congregation witnesses the prelate’s departure and a notable incident during the ceremony.

United States

Cardinal Gibbons Confirms 278 at St Peter’s in Historic Rite

James Cardinal Gibbons led a crowded St Peter’s ceremony confirming 278 candidates, the largest class in parish history. He preached a Christmas message on Luke and spoke of filling voids with good works, while the crowd watched a cordial departure scene on Second Street.

United States James Cardinal Gibbons St Peter's St Peter Second Street C Street St Peters Rectory

Parker horse chase roars through White House grounds

Representative Richard Wayne Parker of New Jersey rode a big bay charger in pursuit of a runaway runabout horse and mule attached to a spirited little mare. The chase led through Sixteenth Street Rhode Island Avenue Madison Place and into Executive Avenue near the White House. Police dispersed a crowd as the horse was brought to a halt and the animal returned to the stable.

James Cardinal Gibbons White Luther O Brien Lnion Sixteenth Street Rhods Island Avenue White House Richard Wayne Parker New Jersey Big Bay Cherger Rhode Island Parker Representative Parker Rhode Island Avenues Madison Place Pennsylvania Avenue Executive Grounds Executive Avenue State War and Navy

Million a Day for Sugar Sums Show U S Use and Production

In 1907 U S consumption topped 7.0896 billion pounds with an estimated cost of over 1 billion dollars at retail. About 21.5 percent was produced at home, 12.5 percent came from colonies, and 61 percent came from seven other countries. Beet sugar surpassed cane sugar for the first time, producing 9.7 million pounds versus 44 million pounds respectively.

Bureau of Statistics Sams

Second Baptist Church Celebrates 61st Anniversary

The Second Baptist Church on Chirch street northwest marked its sixty first anniversary and the pastor’s twenty sixth year of service. Rev Dr W Bishop Jomson spoke at services with Dr WH Mosesfield and local educators among tribute speakers. A school centennial contribution plan was noted, and the church’s building project near 1909 cost many thousands with much remaining unpaid.

Sfty Second Baptist Church Chirch Street Satreela W Bishop Jomson Mosesfield National Baptist Convention Spencer Adams Alexander Hicks E L Kramer Washington

Diplomat IV Collision Near Dupont Circle

Carnage struck when a carriage carrying Colombian secretary Maria Pomponio Guzman narrowly escaped injury after colliding with Alfred A Wilsons runabout on the east Dupont Circle. Wilsons horse suffered cuts to both forelegs as the two vehicles met while Wilson tried to slow, the diplomat riding in the other carriage escaping with minor harm.

Nei Pomponio Guzman Legation Alfred A Wilson Seventh Street Dupont Sas Wilson Massachusetts Avenue

Motorman Cleared in Death of Ballston Youth

A coroner's jury exonerated a Great Falls motorman in the death of 6 year old M Fitzgerald of Ballston Ve who was killed while en route home with Christmas purchases. The accident occurred near Cherrydale in front of Coroner Ashton's home. The motorist said he did not see the child until within a few feet and could not stop.

M Fitzgerald Ballston, Ve Great Falls Cherrydale Ashton Fitzgerald Georgetown Washington

Memorial tribute honors Dr Kent at Pythian Temple

Senator Owen of Oklahoma lauds Rev Alexander Kent of Peoples Church for championing initiative and referendum. Rabbi Louis Stern calls him a gentleman as memorial services in his honor draw wide attendance. prayers and brief tributes from clergy and community leaders accompany contributions for a lasting memorial in Oklahoma and beyond.

Alexander Kent Peoples Church Pythian Temple Thomas Kent Louis Stern United States Robert L Owen Oklahoma Owen Dr Kent New Commonwealth Friends of Human Liberty H M Cougen J Shirley J Corey George A Warren W A Croffutt Annie Goebel Gindall Jessie Waite Wright Charles Newburge Vrs H Shibley W Nigh J Newton P Dayle Charles F Nesbit John van Schaickitt Emma Gray Soles H Marcell Kemble

Pastor Like a Watchman Appeals to Congregation for Endowment

The Rev Roland Cotton Smith preached at St Johns Church urging an endowment to sustain church work. He likened a watchman on the tower to a minister guiding pews, stressing trust and vigilance while parishioners share sorrows and seek protection from unseen dangers.

St Johns Church Roland Cotton Smith Watchman Belond Walla Crargyman

Funeral for Hecht & Co manager Frederick Klein in Baltimore

A large attendance from Washington New York and Baltimore attended the funeral of Frederick Klein former general manager of Hecht & Co department store in Washington. Services were held at 1752 Linden Avenue Baltimore and he was buried in the Hebrew Friendship Cemetery. About 59 Hecht & Co employees from Washington attended along with 20 members of Washington Lodge No 15. Palbearers were eight fellow employees including J Cosgrove P Lazrus and Daniel Kranskoff.

Hte Washington New York Baltimore Frederick Kiein Hecht & Co Washington Benjamin Schieisner Linden Avenue Caa Rubenstein Bolton Street Temple Hebrew Friendship Cemetery Hecht & Co of

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