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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1909

Page

23

Norfolk Girl Elopes Here With Her Wifee

Miss Margueritte Guy of Norfolk and Irving H. Welker son of L A Walker of the Lincoln National Bank wed in Norfolk on Tuesday afternoon in a romantic elopement. The couple, returning to Norfolk to establish a home, kept the ceremony secret with Welker’s sister and a friend present. Mrs Walker plans to take up residence in Norfolk where Welker will start his own business.

Margueritte Guy Norfolk Irving Welker L A. Walker Lincoln National Bank Washington Walker Miss Nichols Charles E. Guthrie Raleigh Tomorow

Bishop Harding to Preach at Lynchburg Service

Bishop Harding will fill the pulpit at St Pauls Church Lynchburg Va next Sunday morning with Rev George Calvert Carter assisting The event marks the bishop’s first service outside his former charge since his consecration The vestry and Mews Club planned a reception for Rev Nelms and Mrs Nelms delayed in respect to Mrs Alfred Harding and rescheduled for Friday February 19 on Dr Nelms return from Lynchburg

J. Henning ‘Nelms Church of the Ascension St Pauls Church Lynchburg Harding St Paul's George Calvert Carter St Andrew's Nelms Alfred Harding Nelos

Coronation Day Observed by Japanese in Washington

Yesterday marked the 69th anniversary of Japan's independence. The Japanese flag was raised at the embassy on a rare occasion and the day was broadly observed by Japanese residents in Washington, celebrated much like the American Fourth of July.

Washington

Schools Near Completion Instrict to Hand Over Two New Buildings

The building inspector’s office is set to turn over two new school buildings to the board of education within three weeks. The Bryan School on B Street between Thirteenth and Fourteenth Southeast will be a twelve room facility costing about $99,000 and ready in ten days. The Lucretia Mott School at Fourth and W Streets will be completed in three weeks. A new Garfield school building has begun at 18 and is expected to be ready for occupancy at the opening of the next school year in fall.

Instrict Board of Education Bryan School B Street Thirteents Fourteenth Streets Lucretia Mott Fourth Garfield

City Bills Extend Newton Place With New Connectors

A measure to extend Newton place northwest from New Hampshire avenue to Georgia avenue and to connect Newton place in Gase subdivision with Newton place in Whitney Close subdivision was drafted by the commissioners and sent to Senator Gailinger for enactment. Estimated cost is about $8,000. Also noted are local ads for hotels, foods, groceries, and various goods from multiple stores, with prices and addresses in Washington listings.

Newton Place New Hampshire Avenue Georgia Avenue Gase Whitney Close Gailinger

Secret Pine Oil Remedy Made From Virgin Oil Of Pine

A crude formula claims to mix glycerine with virgin oil of pine and crash jaky to create a healing tonic. It promises to relieve colds within twenty four hours and cure curable coughs when used as a teaspoonful every four hours. The text urges using genuine virgin oil of pine compound from Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati.

Leach Chemical Co

Macfarland Celebrates 48th Birthday at District Desk

Henry B. Macfarland 48, president of the district commissioners, marked his natal day at work with a large basket of flowers from city employees. No formal observance by the board, but officials visited his office to extend felicitations, as he also prepared for the Lincoln anniversary events at the new Masonic Temple at 3:30 this afternoon.

Henry B . Macfarland Board of District Commissioners Board of Commissioners St Beng Macfarland Abraham Lincoln New Masonic Temple

Commissioners Say Small Force Hinders Fire Escape Law

Congress was told that only about 8 percent of buildings covered by last May's fire escape law have met requirements. Inspectors count on a scarce staff and joint fire department inspections, with hotels first and combustible apartments next, delaying enforcement for five to six years. Hotels taking transient guests and public assembly venues were examined first, while fireproof office buildings were left for last.

Congress McGavin Fire Department Uate Fie Building Department

Laborer Flouts Rules Over Boots Permit

A street sweeper abducted a boot pair from the District building without a permit. Watchman Marty Colliflower challenged him, the man swapped muddy shoes for the boots to force compliance, then was allowed to depart with his footwear.

Nogiro Marty Colliflower Collistoner

Doctor Hazen Sues Medical Board in DC

Dr Henry Honeyman Hazen, after two years of practice in Maryland and a European honeymoon, sues the District Medical Board in the District Supreme Court seeking a writ of mandamus. Defendants include board members Drs. J B Gregg Custis George C. Ober and Ethelbert Benson. Hazen alleges reciprocity denial due to his travel from June to November and asks for permission to practice under Maryland District arrangements. Represented by Attorney George Sullivan.

Maryland Henry Honeyman Hazen Washington District Supreme Court Medical Board of J. B. Gregg Custis George C. Ober Ethelbert Benson Medical Examining Board Hazen Distrit Columbia

Howard Taylor Buried In Last Rites At Georgetown

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Howard Taylor, son of the late Henry and Sarah H. Taylor. Rev. Mr Howded of St. John's Church, Georgetown, officiated. He was a cousin of Adm Robley D. Evans and of the late Adm Harry Taylor and Col Morgan Taylor. Surviving brothers are John Taylor of this city, Arthur Taylor of Virginia, and William Taylor of Detroit.

Howard Taylor Henry Sarah H. Taylor Howded St. John’s Church Georgetown Mr. Taylor Robley D. Evans Harry Taylor Col Morgan

Sidney Bieber Appeals to U S Supreme Court

Iuaney Bieber, former District fire marshal, whose disability pension was revoked after he refused a physical exam, sought a writ of error to the Supreme Court. The case traces changes in pension regulations, the refusals, and subsequent court orders up to the Court of Appeals decision yesterday.

Aaks Supreme Court Iuaney Bieber Clabaugh Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court Congress Bieber

Woman Awarded 35000 in Damages Against Rail Company

Mrs Gertrude T Hill sued Great Falls and Dominion Rail Load Co for 20000 damages after she fell from a car near Aqueduct Bridge on August 23, 1907. A circuit court awarded her 35000, claiming unguarded steps and obstructed access forced her to alight on the unprotected side. Medical costs cited at 1500. Attorneys Leckle Fulton Cox for plaintiff. Lambert Yeatman for defendant.

Gertrude T. Hil Great Falls Dr. Dominion Raiload Company Clabaugh Hill Aqueduct Bridge

Decree Granted in Danzenbaker Divorce Case

Justice Daniel Thew Wright signed a decree granting Eliza Bell Danzenbaker an absolute divorce from Oscar Allen Danzenbaker. Alimony of 100 dollars monthly awarded. Testimony indicated the husband hosted unknown women on his gaso ling yacht Belle Rose. Married in Washington on March 25 18 two children Dorothy L and Charlotte C Danzenbaker.

Daniel Thew Wright District Supreme Court Ecres Eliza Bell Danzenbaker Oscar Allen Danzenbaker Danzenbaker Belle Rose Washington

March Under the Flag of Victory Concert Highlights

A concert program features an overture under the flag of victory, string selections including Carnival of Venice, and sacred works by Gerdia Christiani and masters George Monkey, Frank Moskey, Otto Radl. It presents Faust TM nocturne Im Resenkain and excerpts from The Waltz Dream with interludes and American Thoroughbred themes.

Misa Gerdia Christiani George Monkey Frank Moskey Otto Radl Faust Sisilietin

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