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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1917

Page

18

Bingham Girls Star in Indoor Baseball Team Feats

Miss Adah Clays known as The Tomboy and her two teammates Miss Adderly and Miss Dixon headline one of America's finest indoor baseball teams. Clays pitches both hands with a famed Bullawake curve, while Dixon leads batting and all three train daily, enjoying fun and relief from study rather than seeking professional play.

Adah Clays Bingham Utah Adderley and Dixon Adah Claus de Lore Marvelle Pearl Adderly Lucille Dixon America Miss Clays Proseasonal Miss Adderly Misa Dixon Miss Dixon

Praise for Wilson by Potomac GAR Commander

Dr J Huntoon commander of the Department of the Potomac Grand Army of the Republic praised President Wilson for his treatment of veterans in a Wednesday night address before the department in the GAR Hall He cited much work by GAR branches in caring for veterans and other activities and spoke highly of officers for their valuable efforts.

Wilson Grand Army J. Huntoon Department of the Potomac Grand Army of the Republic Gar Hall Huntoon

Bowling League posts final standings and banquet prize winners

The Keyboard Bowling League announced final individual standings from last week’s contests. Eichhorn tops with 101.1, Goubeau 94.15, Williams 91.25. Prizes include high set Eichhorn 355 and high game Williams 135. Banquet planned next Saturday at Bathskellar with official scorer Lester Martin.

Keyboard Bowling League Might Eichhorn Goubeau Berringer DuFranc Martin Williams Graf Sill Outcault Harrer

Postoffice resignations and staffing shifts detailed

A list from the Post Office shows multiple resignations, appointments and details across the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General and other offices. Names include Stuart Page, Owen B Parme ree, Roy L Shuman, Robert E J Whalen, Samuel A Mages, Clare A Morrow, Elisabeth P Dodge, Grace T Shields, Eleanor A Johnston, Bettie C Baker, John Warner, G W Raison, R M Messick, Minnie M Bailey, Walter Paul, L B Smith, Alfred Hampton, J L McGrew, William Byrd, Ralph Andrews, Thomas B Connor, Grant W Sexton, Paul F Brissenden, M Alice Matthews, plus numerous officers visiting the department.

A Stuart Page Owen Samuel A. Mages Clare A Morrow Hlisabeth P. Dodge Grace T. Shields

Inside bath claims to cleanse body and improve complexion

An advertisement extols drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to flush waste and toxins from the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It asserts clearer skin and improved health within weeks, claiming internal sanitation surpasses external cleansing and likening it to soap and water for the skin.

Internal Revenue Bureau Staffing Changes

Treasury notes personnel moves in the Internal Revenue Service. Miss Gertrude G. Brown is appointed to a temporary clerkship in the bureau and assigned to the division of distilled spirits. Miss Helen D. Spicer and Kirt E. Fritsch receive temporary clerkship and calculating machine operator roles respectively in the claims division. Frank B. Bryan transferred from the War Department to the Internal Revenue Bureau. Robert H. Wood moves from claims division to the War Department. Dewey F. Corbin and Philip D. Johnston receive appointments and transfers within Internal Revenue. Miss Ruth A. Bethman named to a temporary clerkship in the corporation tax division.

Gertrude G. Brown Bureau of Internal Revenue Helen D. Spicer Kirt E. Fritsch Frank B. Bryan The War Department Internal Revenue Bureau Robert H. Wood Dewey F. Corbin Philip D. Johnston Law Division Ruth A. Bethman Incorporation Tax Division

Navy Personnel Listings Across Commands and Clubs

Navy department releases last week show Lieut. Commander J W Greenhouge of the Naval Academy and several others stationed at Army and Navy Club locations, including Lieut. G W Kenyon with 8 Ohio, and Commander H W Burnett at New York navy yard. The roster also lists Lieut. Commander H C Martin awaiting orders, Lieut. Commander W A Anderson in Arizona at The Farragut, Ensign E M Major at Naval Hospital, Lieut T Nolan and Lieut H Howerd at Naval Hospital, and Capt J S Coulter and Capt C F Snyder connected with medical corps and retirement at Capitol Park and Washington, D C respectively.

H. Landers Coast Artillery Army and Navy Club P. H. Weyraue Wilson G. Heaton First Cavalry Walter Reed Hospital W. Dent Capitol Park Hotel Wilfred M. Blunt Sixteenth Cavalry A. Laub Sixth Infantry I. I. Samuelson H. P. Newcomb Albert J. Myer Cavalry F. P. Joycce Seventh Field Artillery J. L. Knowlton Quartermaster Department Washington, D. C Robert B. Grubis Marine Corps Walter Reed Hospital J. W. Greenhouge Naval Academy G W Kenyon Ohio H. C. Martin W. & Anderson Arizona the Farragut H. W. Cooke New York Navy Yard E. M. Major Naval Hospital T. Nolan New York

Commerce Changes in Personnel at Various Agencies

The Department of Commerce lists personnel moves across agencies. In the Bureau of Standards Jacob Basseches and Wellner L. Christian resign. Milton & Van Dusen promoted to assistant physician. Cyril H. Meyers gains salary increase as laboratory assistant. Mary Barry in Census Bureau has salary increased. George R. Clayton temporarily appointed plate printer in Coast and Geodetic Survey. Otto N. Forrest probationary clerk in Lighthouse Service at Baltimore.

Department of Commerce Bureau of Standards Jacob Basseches Ald Wellner L. Christian Milton & van Dusen Cyril H. Meyers Mary ¥. Barry Census Bureau George R. Clayton Coast and Geodetic Survey Otto N. Forrest Baltimore

Police Department News Seeks Personnel and New Precinct

Senate approves two extra lieutenants and four extra sergeants and $40000 for a new precinct station to be built between the United States Soldiers Home and north of New York avenue northeast. Superintendent Pullman arranges with other city police for 3 percent top men to assist in Washington for the Inauguration. A 500 member public order committee will aid regular police. A police trial board fined an officer after acquittal on the same charge, a matter courts have ruled the department may discipline officers regardless of court outcomes.

Senate House United States Soldiers’ Home New York Avenue Maj. Pullman Police Trial Board Police Board Pelias Trial Board Buhal Assembly Washington Roy C. Wilhelm New York Studio Hall Connecticut Avenue

Procee ding of Human Spirit From God in Bahai Text

Abdul Baha explains two kinds of proceeding from God the emanation and the manifestation. The spirit appears in man by emanation like writing from a writer, not by dividing God. The word and holy spirit are divine perfections appearing in Christ and in the mirror of Jesus, the sun.

Abdul Baha God Ft Ie Christ

Bishop Harding Leads Weekend Church Services in D.C.

Bishop Harding conducts communion at Bethlehem Chapel and later presides at All Saints Chevy Chase confirming many candidates. He also leads confirmations at St Luke's and mass meetings at Epiphany Church with Bishop Tucker's keynote address. Additional services cover St Mary's German Catholic women’s communion, Mount Tabor growth, and Epiphany School projects as church groups plan lectures, baptisms, and fund drives.

Harding Bethlehem Chapel All Saints’ Church Chevy Chase J W. Austin St. Luke's Church Thomas | Brown Epiphany Church G Street John Roth St. Mary's Young Ladies’ Sodality Amos Clary Mount Tabor

Seattle Sleepwalker Tours 25 Blocks in Nightshirt

Seattle on February 10 reports Dennia Scally sleepwalking through snow in a thin nightgown for 25 blocks ending at Seattle City Hospital. He recalled no dreams, felt cold feet, and was retrieved by James A. Helty who notified police. Also noted: $250 building fund gift and banquet plans at Old Post Office Hall on February 21 led by Harry Melville and others.

Seattle Dennia Scally Somnambulistic Scally James A. Helty Old Post Office Hall Park Road Northwest Harry Melville J Howard Bangs Willard P Minard W .B. Denham Albert B. Drake

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