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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
15
Retail ad notes about 200 suits in regular stock reduced to 12.75 dollars, with items priced at 1, 18, and 20 dollars previously. Narrowed selection emphasizes clearance lines and value for budget-conscious shoppers.
John Barry the leper saw the infant recently brought to his small home on the Eastern Branch. A brick partition split the dwelling while the eldest child climbed from a bed to glimpse the baby. Hi Farley stood at the door as the infant rested in its mother’s arms and a festive Christmas dinner was shared by the separated family and visitors.
In a lenient police court session yesterday personal bonds featured in drunkenness and disorderly conduct cases. Thomas Nes, Livinia Williams, and Ernest Tractor each received bonds. Charles Ross faced a violation case with 0 posting. James B Wilson’s vagrancy case was continued. Tractor admitted ejecting men from his restaurant after an incident.
Christmas Day found District health inspectors at work under Chief Inspector T N Gonrad. Health Officer Woodward ordered intensified scrutiny of insanitary lunch rooms and crowded tenement houses, with inspectors patrolling in late hours and noting violations without disturbing homeless residents overnight.
The Washington Saengerbund Christmas festival will be held Sunday night at Saengerbund Hall 34 C Street Northwest. John Walderman, president, will oversee the entertainment. A large Christmas tree will stand with a present for each member and their families. A special musical program is arranged.
A 4 year old girl, Maggie inset, died in a house fire at the Montgomery mine near Great Falls Montana. The widow Mrs Bloset, daughter of the late Thomas Sullivan who ran the government waterworks, perished while alone as her husband worked at the mine. He returned home to find the blaze. The small home stood apart from other dwellings.
Harvey Johnson entered George May's Chinese restaurant at a Pennsylva nia avenue location and tried to sell whisky or beer with bottles protruding from his pockets. Police court records show two Chinese patrons attempted to seize the liquor. Johnson denied intent to sell, but a Christmas period fine of 415 was imposed and he could not pay, resulting in jail.
Salvation Army and volunteers distributed baskets of food and gifts to inmates in jails, almshouses, and homes across Washington. The National Training School boys and Georgetown girls received treats, while the Eleanora Rapport Home and other facilities enjoyed dinners and clothing gifts. Aged residents and staff at several homes were remembered with mittens, neckwear, and meals during the holiday season.
Fined for beating at the Willard Hotel, Charles Wo Starr charged with jumping at the wild MT of 847 C. He fled to Baltimore where he faced a similar charge and received a month in jail. Also notes local merchants and Christmas services with various ads and notices.
Edward N Richards, 33, son of the late Alfred Riphams and former brick manufacturer, died yesterday noon at his home 150 street southeast. He had run a wholesale and retail wallpaper business in the city for over 15 years with offices at 1% G Street NW. Stricken by paralysis about two years ago he remained active until six months ago, then suffered a severe relapse and was bedbound until death. He leaves wife Elizabeth Robeson and eight siblings, with services likely Monday at St Peters Catholic Church.
A little lame boy receives a donated suit and a ticket as a sympathetic comrade and a benevolent policeman ensure both receive aid. Charity beneficiaries express thanks as the store provides clothing and assistance to the needy child and others in poverty.
Children from Chicago to Atlanta visit the city to see sights as Saks & Co distributes warm overcoats hats shoes and stockings to 100 needy boys through the Associated Charities. The event features a long cold line, a boy loses his ticket, and both youths receive coats and footwear as staff cheerfully assist, with manager Gans overseeing the gift and expressions of thanks.
Patrick Higgins, saloon keeper at 148 D Street Northwest, was struck by a Pennsylvania Avenue car around 6 40 pm last night. He suffered a compound skull fracture and facial injuries and was taken to Emergency Hospital in serious condition after delays in ambulance response. The accident happened as Higgins crossed the south track and neared 1402 West Street before a westbound streetcar struck him.
Elks kept open house at the Elks Home on I Street offering hospitality and cheers. Members sent gifts to the needy city residents though no coordinated charity drive occurred. Rett Tuesday may bring a program as the Elks plan entertainment for city orphans.
The Apollo Orchestra of McKentire Mob Churet under Avert Johnston will perform at Drewhim Church tomorrow evening. Conductor and organist Miss Kate Rowbeer will lead the program as the recently formed nine member ensemble debuts a series of musical services on Sunday evenings.
Amid confounding garbled text, readers learn of birthday acknowledgments for Admirt Bewes and related greetings. The piece alternates with references to church observances and festive season cheer, noting greetings and celebratory tones from various congregations.
A garbled OCR passage lists many names of places and people with scattered city and state references. It reads like a confused directory or travel snippet with incomplete lines and inconsistent capitalization, lacking clear events or dates.
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