Stop Gambling in Stores and Public Warnings Issued
Washington Post Bureau reports Alexandria officials ordered warnings to drug stores saloons and other venues to stop gambling like drawing for candy and goods. Chief Goods says arrests unlikely unless rules persist. Also funeral notices for Charles King and Charles Egrey Brown and local court cases and memorial resolutions described.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Paff
Chief Good
Deception or Dance Call M 6670 for Taxicab Service
City bulletins report census figures for Mattoon and Irenton, with populations 11 456 and 13 147. Advertisements offer home renovations, alcohol deliveries, hotel-style hospitality, and legal commentary on Knox Amendment and an international prize court proposal.
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Mattoon
Irenton
Ohio
Maj Huxford Civil War Vet Dies at Albemarle Home
Maj William P. Huxford, veteran of the Fourth Michigan and 162d New York, later a clerk and secretary connected with the Grand Army of the Republic and Loyal Legion, dies at the Albemarle. He survived Libby Prison twice after being wounded at Malvern Hill and Deep Bottom. Survived by wife Miss Fessenden, son Frederick W. Huxford, and daughter Lucia F. Huxford. Funeral services set for tomorrow with Arlington Cemetery burial.
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Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Loyal Legion
Albemarle
Malvern Hill
Huxford
Savage Station
Maj
Libby
Richmond
Senator Hawley
Military Committee
The
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Connecticut
Council of the Commander-In-Chief
Army Mutual Aid Association
Alabama Court of Clams
New York
Michigan
Fourth Michigan Infantry
162D
New York Volunteer Infantry
Tie
Bull Run
Redver
Malvern Hil
Peninsula
Gulf
Shenandoah Valley
Deep Bottom
Forty-second Regular Infantry
Congress
Fessenden
Maine
Frederick W. Huxford
Stamford
Conn
Lucia F. Huxford
Arlington Cemetery
Receivers Appointed for Printing Establishment in DC
In the District Supreme Court yesterday Justice Gould named Maurice D. Rosenberg Irving Williamson and John Gibson as receivers for George Howard’s printing firm at 714 and 716 Twelfth Street NW. They posted a 25000 bond after equity suits by Frank T. Rawlings and Frank E. O’Brien for the International Trust Company of Maryland and the R. P. Andrews’ Paper Company to protect creditors. Election results for Lafayette Post No 20 G A R listed officers and delegates to department encampment and relief committees.
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Justice Gould
Maurice D. Rosenberg
Irving Williamson
John Gibson
George Howard
Twelfth Street
Frank T. Rawlings
Frank E. O'Brien
International Trust Company of Maryland
R. P. Andrews’ Paper Company
Frauen Verein Hosts Christmas Coffee at St John’s
The Frauen Verein of St. John’s Lutheran Church hosted a Christmas coffee last Wednesday evening. Secretary Mrs George Artemus opened the program due to the president Mrs Henry Kuhn being absent. A beautiful Welhnachtausch was presented to the pastor and Mrs Fultz, with music featured throughout.
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St. John's Lutheran Church
George Artemus
Henry Kuhn
Fultz
Will of Mrs Walker Filed Probate for 1908
The will of Mrs Mary A J Walker dated March 17 1908 was offered for probate. Myrtle street premises and 1108 Twenty third street property are bequeathed to Annie Walker. Her son Joseph W S Walker receives title to houses at Defrees street and 142% Duncan street. Executors named as her two children.
Manicurist Theft Leads to Mercy Parole Plea in Court
Charles Mowbray aged 55, ward of Maj William I De Knight, faced larceny charges after stealing a $25 manicure set from a hardware store. Principal witness Albert Landvoigt urged leniency and proposed social reintegration, prompting Judge Mulloway to parole Mowbray after a two sentence term of one year.
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Charles Mowbray
Majr
William I de Knight
Treasury Department
Albert Landvoigt
Mowbray
Campbell Carrington
Carrington
Landvoigt
de Knight
Contest List Grows After Correct Answers Published
The Post releases a supplementary list of contestants who submitted correct answers but were omitted or mislisted in a prior edition. Officials reiterate the contest rests on skill and accuracy, with artistic presentation not affecting final awards. An updated roster includes dozens of names and corrections, and winners will be announced next Sunday.
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Dawe Works on Atlanta Program for Convention
G Grosvenor Dawe managing director of the Southern Commercial Congress left Washington for Princeton N C and Pittsburg to finish details of the program for the annual convention to be held in Atlanta March 89 and 10
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T. C. Howard
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Richardd M. Chichester
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King
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Nicholson
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Hickson
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