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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
11
A shop announces substantial reductions on a selection of suits from its regular stock, with prices now down to 12.75 dollars from 1, 18, and 20 dollar price points. The notice emphasizes the clearance as a limited-time offer.
A leper named John Barry spent Christmas at his small home on the Eastern Branch for the first time. he viewed the infant recently brought to the house as a brick partition separated him from his wife and two children. The eldest child climbed to a bed to see gifts, while Farley stood at the door and observed the baby in its mother’s arms. The family received large quantities of food and a Christmas dinner was served to a united gathering despite separation by the partition.
In a lenient police court session yesterday, several defendants received personal bonds. Thomas Nes colored and Livinia Williams colored were charged with drunkenness and fighting respectively and released on bonds, while Charles Ross failed to post bond for sidewalk pitting. James B Wilson’s vagrancy case was continued, Ernest Tractor’s disorderly conduct case was settled on a personal bond after he recounted ejecting men from his restaurant and striking one out of necessity.
District health inspectors under Chief Inspector T N Gonrad continued inspections during Christmas, targeting insanitary lunch rooms and crowded tenement lodging houses. The health staff, operating past midnight, avoided displacing homeless occupants while noting violations of sleeping arrangements and room occupancy limits.
The Christmas festival of the Washington Saengerbund will be held Sunday night at Saengerbund Hall on 34 C street northwest. John Walderman, president, will supervise the entertainment. A large Christmas tree will stand with a present for each member and their families. A special musical program has been arranged.
Mrs Maggie Bloset, aged 4, burned to death in a fire that destroyed her home near the Montgomery mine outside Great Falls Montana. She was alone. her husband worked at the mine and returned to the scene later. Bloset was the daughter of the late Thomas Sullivan, longtime head of the government waterworks at Great Falls.
Harvey Johnson entered George May’s Chinese restaurant at Pennsylva nia avenue and Four and a half street and tried to sell whisky or beer, with bottles protruding from his pockets. Police court officers seized him and, after a Christmas-related hearing, imposed a minimum fine of 15 dollars he could not pay, sending him to jail.
Charities and groups distributed baskets of provisions and gifts to the poor, elderly, inmates, and orphans across Washington. Salvation Army and local missions organized meals, toys, clothing, and special dinners at homes for the aged and hospitals, with thousands benefiting from the holiday program and volunteers coordinating food, footwear, and celebratory events.
Court imposed a fine on Charles Wo Starr who was charged with jumping at the Willard Hotel. He fled to Baltimore after the incident and was arrested on a similar charge, receiving a one month jail sentence. Local notices mention holiday foods, a Christmas service, dining options, and various ads.
Edward N Richards died yesterday noon at his home 150 street southeast aged 33 after a long illness from paralysis. He ran a wholesale and retail wallpaper business in this city with offices at 1% G Street NW for over fifteen years. Survived by wife Elizabeth Robeson and many siblings, funeral services likely Monday at St Peters Catholic Church.
A small boy gives a ticket as a comrade in poverty receives help from police and store benefactors. The annual charity scene yields many grateful recipients as garments are distributed to needy children.
Children from Chicago to Atlanta visited as guests to see the city sights and received warm overcoats hats shoes and stockings from Saks & Co. Associates Charities helped distribute gifts amid a crowded line at the Seventh street entrance. Two boys in need received coats and shoes, and the scene drew praise from staff and onlookers as generous acts spread through the store.
Patrick Higgins, saloon keeper at 148 D Street Northwest, was hit by a car near 2 Pennsylvania Avenue and Fall Street around 6:40 PM. He suffered a compound skull fracture and facial injuries, condition serious, ambulance delay noted. Higgins had just left his business and was heading to 1402 W Street Northwest when struck after crossing the south track.
Elks kept open house on Christmas Day at the I street Home sharing hospitality and Christmas cheer. Members gave gifts to the destitute, though no organized concerted drive was noted, with Rett Tuesday planned for an Elks event for all the city orphans.
The Apollo Orchestra of McKentire Mob Churet directed by Avert Johnston performs tomorrow evening at Drewhim Church. Kate Rowbeer plays organ as the choir accompanies. The recently formed nine piece ensemble plans a series of musical services each Sunday.
Citizens and churches observe birthday celebrations and Christmas services with mixed tones of cheer and solemnity. Officials note DiGi WET, a local figure, will be honored. events include feasts, prayers, and community gatherings across multiple residences and organizations.
Readable bits show a string of personal names and places scattered through a hotel section. Entities include Jackson, Philadelphia, Missouri, New York, Virginia, and Atlanta with scattered surnames like Rostos jumey and Willard. The fragmentary text suggests a directory or society notes.
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