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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1908
Page
4
Court records show offenders released on personal bonds or awaiting justice during Christmas week. A defendant claimed inability to steal due to drunkenness, while another case involved a turkey theft with a defendant sentenced to three months.
English preacher MW Spurgeon, guest of the Washington YMCA, will address the afternoon meeting in Gymnasium Hall today at 3:20. The Wales revival movement is discussed as a world shaking, misunderstood effort. A prelude by the orchestra is planned, with clubs at 3 o'clock offering discussions led by Dr Maurice Miller, Dr Merrill Gates, and William Henry White on social economy issues.
Dr Prederek de Maxcy died at his 1118 Rhode Island avenue residence Friday morning. Funeral services were conducted at the home yesterday afternoon at 2 oclock by Rev G B Pierce of the All Souls Unitarian Church. Pallbearers included Dr W R Jenner Dr Edward A Balloch W F Jenks Robert Cook G F Smillie and two Babbs. Burial followed at Park Creek Cemetery. A local clothing sale promises bargains with Eisman Brothers producing the suits in factory-made quality.
Straus Brothers of Baltimore retired leaving a large stock sold at low price to Eiseman Brothers. Goods made up in Eiseman factories sent to offer half regular prices and one third off on youths, men and boys clothing. Sale started yesterday with brisk rush and ample stock for several days.
New York Agriculture Commissioner Yearson and Secretary Wilson discussed modifying the federal quarantine against foot and mouth disease in western New York. Five counties near Buffalo may be removed from the embargo as investigations continue. Maryland quarantine rules allow immediate slaughter of nonquarantined animals.
At the District of Columbia Federation of Women’s Clubs monthly gathering in the Dolly Madison House Mrs Charles A Godsmith presided and delivered a detailed address on Jewish immigrants. Mrs Goldsmith, District council president, reviewed two years of council work. Miss Crump spoke on immigrant aid in Minnesota, and Mrs Miranda B Tulloch summarized local school education and civic activities.
The Christian and Wicanora Ruppert Home for the Aged and Indigent will host its annual Christmas celebration at 3 pm on December 28 at the Anacostia home. Friends and the public are invited. A select program by Washington talent will be performed followed by supper. Wagons will bring visitors to Harrison Street Anacostia.
Daniel Farrell aged 28 of 640 Second Street NE vanished after his family tragedies including his father and brother’s deaths and his sister in law’s funeral. Police sought help after a Baltimore visit where Farrell cashed a $40 check. Brother James Farrell requested exhaustive search. He is about 6 feet tall, 280 pounds, dark sandy hair, blue eyes, smooth face with a right temple birthmark and scar. He wore a dark suit and clerical tie last seen.
A large seasonal sale opens tomorrow at Lau man Bros, 402 Seventh Street, offering new styles in coats, suits, dresses, waists, and furs at about half their former prices. The assortment includes broadcloth, satin, voile, silk, and tailor made suits plus lingerie, with walking and evening coats priced unusually low.
The Sun Post lists numerous travelers and residents across cities including Chicago New York Philadelphia and Denver with names such as Willard, Kirland, Duncan, and Thorne. It notes subscriptions by mail at 240 per year and appears as a transit or social column detailing visitors and residents.
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