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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1917

Page

2

Way to Happiness' Menace in Too Much Zeal

William Rathvon, speaker for the First Church of Christ, Scientiat, Boston, warned at Poll's Theater against overzealous discussion of Christian Science. He argued true religion is works, not words, and urged consideration of God as near and endlessly benevolent yet not coercive. He described sickness as mortal mind error and urged turning to divine Mind for healing. Under Miss A T R Woodbridge, Philathea class formed at Lincoln Road Methodist Episcopal Sunday school with officers named and plans for a special event next Friday.

William R. Rathvon First Church of Christ, Scientiat Boston Poll'ys Theater John H. Schaeffer A TR Woodbridge Lincoln Road Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Mary Stine Elizabeth Main Margaret Criser Gertrude Phillips

Religious Services Rise Clear Aims For Cathedral and Parish Work

Washington’s religious notices list ongoing efforts toward completing the great Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in New York free of doubt, with bishops and clergy from the United States taking part in consecrations, sermons, and parish projects. Events include Bishop Russell’s consecration in Baltimore, church services across several congregations, and fundraisers for parish halls and national shrines.

Harding New York Saints Peter and Paul United States

Unions Form Prohibition Support Group in D C

Members of organized labor met at Typographical Temple, 435 G street NW, to form a permanent organization backing the Sheppard bill. Hubert Newsom temporary chair, R H Alcorn organization chair, E E Oyster legislative chair. About 500 union men have signed petitions endorsing the measure and they plan to address the House District committee tomorrow. The group aims to counter claims that labor opposes prohibition for the District. A new meeting will be announced once the organization committee is ready with a report.

Senate House G Street Hubert Newsom R. H. Alcorn E. W. Oyster Newsom Organization

Marine Band Concert At The Marine Barracks Today

This afternoon at 2 o clock at the marine barracks the United States Marine Band Orchestra led by William H. Samtelmann performs a program including Overtures marches and scenes from Sicilian Vespers with national transcriptions and a final rendition of The Star Spangled Banner without graphic detail.

Marine Barracks United States Marine Band Orchestra William HE. Samtelmann Artiat Sewanee Feramore Rubing Montaguma

To a Word Each Time for Ten Words or More

A reader requests a methodical approach to limiting verbose writing by forcing ten words or more per term. The note outlines a discipline aimed at precise phrasing and consistent pacing in communication.

Experienced book saleswomen sought for traveling sales

Wanted four intelligent women aged 25 to 40 with good character for traveling sales positions. Salary plus expenses and commission offered. Apply in person to Mrs. Coffield at Room 800, Hotel Hobbit, 10 am to 4 pm. Box 20, this office.

Triat Coffield Hbbitt Metropolitan Club Ave N. Cap Pat Hlhvator Richmond Rosheimer 14Th St. Nw Aegon Daniels Co N St. Ne Webster Potomac St. Ow South

McCall to seek a third term as Massachusetts governor

Boston news reports Gov. Samuel W. McCall plans to run for a third term, aiming to build a political machine stronger than any past Massachusetts gubernatorial effort. The move shifts expected races for the U.S. Senate and faces opposition from supporters of Sen. Weeks and Lt. Governor Calvin Coolidge, with Democratic prospects unsettled and names such as David I. Walsh floated.

Boston Samuel W. McCall United States John W. Weeks Weeks Calvin Coolidge McCall Massachusetts Frederick W. Mansfield David I. Walsh Francia Burton Harrison The Philippines

Rites for Col Gilbert C Kniffin Held in Takoma Park Md

Funeral services for Col Gilbert C Kniffin who died last Friday are at his home 237 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park at 10 a m Burial follows in Arlington Cemetery Kniffin born in New York State in 1831 served in the Civil War rising to lieutenant colonel and commissary of subsistence later a journalist in Kentucky then Washington where he headed the pension office old war and navy division His wife predeceased him with no children He belonged to the Song of the American Revolution Grand Army of the Republic and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion He served as commander of the District of Columbia Commandery in 1914 The Rev Enoch M Thompson will preside at an 8 p m service Wednesday at the Chapel of the Nativity Fourteenth and A streets southeast with a permanent lay guild to be formed.

Gilbert C. Kniffin Carroll Avenus Takoma Park Arlington Cemetery Col. Kniffin New York State Kentucky United States Volunteers Ohio Army of the Cumberland Washington Old War and Navy Division Or. Kiifin Song of the American Revolution Grand Army of the Republic Military Order of the Loyal Legion District of Columbia

Salary and job ads mix in fragmented newspaper list

A jumble of training promises and help wanted notices. Items include a prospectus for Steward's Business College promising managerial training, plus many ad lines for barbers, drivers, cooks, apprentices, and laborers with addresses on 12th Street to 19th Street and various avenues.

Aoe Steward's Business College 12Th & F

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