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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1919

Page

11

Two Attack on a Girl Sparks Wide Search by Police

Miss Julia Bray Garrett, 18, a Southern Railway clerk at 1200 Pennsylvania Ave near Seminary Fairfax County, was assaulted by two white men one in a khaki uniform and one in civilian clothes late yesterday. Walter Cockrell and Morgen Moitz alerted authorities and volunteers who pursued into the woods. Miss Garrett was found hysterical with a cut lip.

Washington and Aldendria Fairfax County Julia Bray Garrett Fai Pennsylvania Avenue Seminary Walter Cockrell Morgen Moitz Miss Garrett Teregevera

Obituary notices from a crowded late February 1919 page

Multiple deaths and funeral notices from Washington area papers list the passing of individuals such as Edward, John, Fay Saville, Robert Hoy, Mary A Reape, and Sherman Platt. Notices include associations with churches, cemeteries like Mount Olivet and Oak Hill, and services at St Margaret’s and Grace Baptist Church. Funeral dates span January to February 1919 with private or public arrangements and requests for omissions of flowers.

j—Badidenly Porgheast TD. Anderson Witans Ss and Co Fat Davia Hbridge Nejice Faneral Edward Cannot Agnie Carrell John Virgina G. Dixon Downe Washington Fay Saville John Marshall Robert Hoy Turaday SeneGary Bucyrus Ohio Tatenee Reony BH Latimer George Rrans Bee D. Latimer St. Andrew's Church New Hampshire Avenue V Street Monray Oak Hill M'Cormach Englewood N. J Margaret Corcoran Wits Wragh C McCormack Mm. T Cercoran Ista Vernon Atreet Washington, D Baltimore Paneta Donnell Providence Hospital Maurice Joseph Dennis J Ellie Wolfe O’dannell Mount Olivet Cemetery Pslatt Sherman Platt Portner St Margaret's Church Ogdensburs Manitowoc Wis Bares L Street Sarah E Witham Bo Sondheimer Jouies Sonndheimer Tuen Twentieth Street Baltimore Weedon Sixth Street William Grace Baptist Church Ninth and Pennsylvania Avenue Poreday Om Whiting Penny New Hampshire Arene Alice N Doren Guy Fairfax Whiting New York Pease Cops Wolfe —Suncensy Ina Toom Northwest Wary C Aliseus T) Wolfe Presley Warbird Dorsey Mary Hoot Worthington Dorses Sbore Tuced

Attack Suspects Aboard Trains In Rural Virginia

Miss Garrett, returning from Southern Railway work, was assaulted by two men in uniform near Seminary Crossing and later by a civilian. She fought free after a fierce struggle, aided by Mr. Cockerell and Mr. Boltz, as alerted authorities mobilized along the line near Alexandria and Bush Hill. Police and volunteers rushed to pursue the suspects amid regional outrage and vows of swift action.

Harry Stanton Seminary Bill Alexandria Slater Mr. Stanton Wies Garrett Charlies Frinka Sfantom Miss Garrett Southern Railway Seminary Crossing Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Seminary Garrett Fairfax County Misa Garrett

Missionary Centenary Leaders Confer in Washington

Dr W R B Beauchamp secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church South centenary arrived in Washington to confer with Secretary Cartier Glass and Secretary of the Navy Daniels about church reconstruction work. Glass and Daniels are advisory members of the centenary campaign.

W. RB. Beauchamp The Methodist Episcopal Church South Washington Cartier Glass Navy Daniels Glass Daniela

Prohibition raid seizes whisky at King Street parlor garage

Alexandria officers found 75 quarts of whisky in Morris Bennett's garage off Printer's alley after a surge of intoxication reports near King street billiard parlor. Bennett arrested on unlawful possession, bond set at 500 dollars. he posted 300 and was released. Funeral services for Philip M. Bradshaw at his King street home were conducted with local officials in attendance.

Washington Post Hubeau King Street Alexandria Morris Bennett Printer's Alley Lee and Fairfax Streets Bennett Order of Odd Fellows Order of Fraternal Americans City School Board Philip M. Bradshaw Eugene B. Jackson R. H. Cox Gilbert J. Cox S. H. Lunt Vance Peele John G. Cackey T. Calvert Perry Bethel Cemetery

Death of Robert Grimes Night watchman noted at hospital

Robert Grimes died after a brief illness yesterday at Georgetown University Hospital Washington. He served as a night watchman at the post office building for several years. He was a son of Mrs A D Grimes and a brother of Mrs Joseph M Armstrong.

Robert Grimes Post Office Georgetown University Hospital Washington A. D Grimes Joseph M. Armstrong

Death Ends Nat Goodwins Brief Romance With Georgia Gardner

The sudden death of Nat C. Goodwin disrupted plans with Georgia Gardner who was to be his sixth bride. He had believed he would not marry again after hearing of Miss Margaret Moreland’s remarriage, but reconsidered and sought leave from his Baltimore company to return to New York for wedding arrangements. Gardner had traveled ahead of him.

I Gn Chicago Peggy’ March Lving New York Marshall Field Henry Feld Miss Marsh Halving Bury Nat C. Goodwin Georgia Gargner Mr. Goodwin Margaret Moreland Wss Baltimore Miss Gardner New York City Mies Gardner

Maryland and the Virginia fire destroys town and homes

A fire in Cumberland Maryland south of Lonacoming wipes out three blocks, damaging the Creutzburg estate and the Junior Order United American Mechanics hall. About twenty families are homeless, aided by neighbors and five fire companies from Keyser Piedmont Longboat and others. The blaze began around 5 30 in the hall kitchen and dynamite assisted in stopping the spread.

Washington Post Cumberlatg F ‘Ton Lonacoming United American Mechanics Hall Keyser Piedmont W. Va Longconning Weatertport Frostburg Whale Place Av Tontesr Corps E. F. Cfdufzburg Dr.& A. Boucher Presbysterium Joseph Devis Schram Broa Ment Market John 'Symons United Mite Workers hBt Jesse Lingo John ‘Bradley Dempsey Daniel Schrammansalogh P. Ross Tony A. Kyle The Davis Bros Harrison Dania Drew Baugh Ellis Dye Henry Greutzburg Creutzberg

Farewell for Eberle at Annapolis departure

At Annapolis on February 2 1910 Admiral Edward W Eberle bid farewell as he leaves the academy to command the Fifth Division of the battleship fleet at Hampton Roads. Midshipmen formed a salute on the wharf while the Wasp began its voyage as the admiral urged loyalty to selves and to the naval service.

Washington Post Annapolis Farewall Edward W. Eberle Academy Hampton Roads Wasp Admiral Bherle Midshipment

Idle crowd in Hagerstown gathers amid job losses

Special to The Washington Fest reports 1,000 idle in Hagerstown Maryland as workers from the Laurel area and other towns face layoffs. February 2 notes widespread unemployment with industry cuts affecting several plants, including the Steel Company, as furloughs extend and labor positions vanish.

Washington Hagerstown Med Laurel Pel Maryland John F. Radcliff Steel,Company

Obituary Notices From Virginia Localities

Heathsville reports the death of Robett B Webb at 24 from complications after influenza at his home near Kilmarnock. He leaves a wife. In Front Royal George H Brownish aged 74, wife of the Bank of Warren cashier, died today. he survives by his wife and four grandchildren.

Heathsville Robett

Harsh layoffs hit factories in Reading and region

The summer shutdowns hit several plants with 1,260 workers laid off at a hosiery mill that shipped its machinery to Reading. Automobiles, furniture, silk and other industries reduced staff as the Western Maryland Railroad discharged hundreds. The article notes engagements in Heathsville Virginia and a forthcoming wedding in Richmond, along with a Republican talk by E F Colladay.

Reading Western Maryland Railroad

Blaine Invincible Republican Club Meeting

A meeting of the Blaine Invincible Republican club was held yesterday at St. Pauls Church. Members gathered to discuss party matters and upcoming events in the city.

Blaine Invincibie Yeaterday Sterna St. Paul's Church

Commander at Great Lakes Transfer to Naval Station Command

Capt. Frederic B. Bassett has been transferred from the Utah to succeed Rear Admiral Archibald Seales as commandant of the Great Lakes naval training station. Admiral Seales becomes superintendent of the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Admiral Eberle, retiring superintendent, assumes command of the Fifth division of the Atlantic fleet.

Frederic B. Bassett Hetltastip Utah Admirum Archibald Seales Great Lakes Naval Training Station Navy Department Admiral Seales Naval Academy Annapolis Admiral Eberle Atlantic Fleet

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