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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1909

Page

43

Norfolk Girl Elopes with Norfolk Man in Romantic New Era

Miss Margueritte Guy and Irving Walker wed in Norfolk in a secret elopement after a years long courtship that began in school. The couple, accompanied by Guy’s niece, traveled by steamer to Washington, then hidden plans led to a Raleigh hotel ceremony performed by Rev Dr Charles B Guthrie. They will live in Norfolk where Walker will start his own business.

Margueritte Guy Norfolk Irving Walker L. A Walker Lincoln National Bank Washington Guy Raleigh Hoyt Walker Miss Nichols Charles B. Guthrie Cidegroom

Bishop Harding to Preach at Ascension in Nelms Absence

In Lynchburg Virginia Reverend Dr J Hen ning Nelms absent from St Pauls Church Ascension will have Bishop Harding preach next Sunday morning. This marks the bishop's first service at St Pauls since his consecration. Reverend George Calvert Carter will lead night services. Vestry and Meng Club had planned a reception for Nelms last week, postponed in memory of Mrs Alfred Harding and will be held Friday February 19 on Nelms return.

J Henning Nelms Church of the Ascension St Pauls Church Lynchburg Hardng ‘Iis St Pauls George Calvert Carter St Andrew's Tae Dr Nelms Sirs Nelms Whch Alfred Harding de Nelms

Coronation Day Observed by Japanese in Washington

Yesterday marked Coronation Day, the 2569th anniversary of Japan's independence, with the national flag raised at the embassy on a rare occasion and Japanese residents observing the day much as Americans celebrate the Fourth of July.

Washington

Schools Near Completion In City District Delays

The district building inspector reports two new schools nearly ready for turnover to the board of education within three weeks. The Bryan School on B Street between Thirteenth and Fourteenth Southeast will be a twelve room building costing about 0. it should be ready in ten days. Lucretia Mott School at Fourth and W Streets will finish in three weeks. Garfield project has begun and is expected to be ready for occupancy at the opening of the next school year.

Board of Education Bryan B Street Thirteenth Fourteenth Streets Lucretia Mott Fourth Garfield

Extension of Newton Place to Georgia Avenue Proposed

A bill to extend Newton Place northwest from New Hampshire Avenue to Georgia Avenue and connect with Newton Place in Whitney Close subdivision was drafted by the commissioners and sent to Senator Gallinger for enactment. The extension is estimated to cost about $6,000, reflecting a greatly needed improvement in the area.

Newton Place New Hampshire Avenue Georgia Avenue Gase Whitney Close Senator Gallinger

Mir two ounces Mycerine with a half ounce of Tiree

An old advertisement-like notice touts a medicinal formula mixing Mycerine Pine and Tiree with Pine oil. It claims healing properties and a twenty four hour cure for curable coughs. The Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati guarantees the preparation as genuine pine lotion.

Rv Drugnet Eee Yee Leach Chemical Co

Fire escape law enforcement hampered by inspectors shortage

Commissioners report to Congress that only about 3 percent of buildings under the 1908 fire escape law have complied. They cite a small force of inspectors and joint effort delays, with hotels and places of public assembly prioritized, while fireproof apartment houses and offices awaiting review.

Congress McGavin Fire Department Building Department

District Commissioner Observes Anniversary at His Desk

Henry B. Macfarland president of the district board was 43 yesterday. A large bouquet greeting him at the District building marked the day, and officials and employees extended congratulations. He also prepared for the Abraham Lincoln anniversary celebration at the new Masonic Temple at 3:30 this afternoon, serving as chairman of the arrangements.

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

Laborer Defies Building Permit Rule Over Boots

A laborer, a street sweeper paid a dollar fifty a day, violated a strict District building rule by attempting to carry a package from the building without a permit. He argued the boots were his, pero watchman Colliflower insisted on a permit, leading to a standoff before releasing the boots once consent was granted.

Harry Colliflower

Bieber Appeals Pension Row Over Medical Exam

Sidney Bieber former Distnet fire marshal sought Supreme Court review after pension age disability was revoked by commissioners for refusing a required physical exam. Despite earlier orders and a Court of Appeals decision, Bieber filed for a writ of error as pension regulations shifted under Congress.

Supreme Court Sidney Bieber Distnet Clabaugh Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court Congress Bieber

Doctor sues Medical Board over license denial

Dr Henry Honeyman Hazen filed a mandamus suit in District Supreme Court against the District Medical Examining Board after his reciprocity license request was refused. He argues his Maryland practice two years qualifies under an agreement with Maryland, despite a European honeymoon from June 1 to November 10.

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

Howard Taylor Buried In Funeral Service

The funeral of Howard Taylor, son of Henry and Sarah H Taylor, was held yesterday afternoon with Rev M Howden of St John's Georgetown officiating. He was a cousin of Admiral Robley D Evans and of the late Admiral Harry Taylor and Col D Morgan Taylor. He is survived by brothers John P Taylor and Arthur Taylor and William Taylor of Detroit.

Howard Taylor Henry Sarah H ’ Taylor M. Howden St John’s Church Georgetown Taylor Robley D Evans Harry Taylor Col D Morgan Taylor John P Taylor Arthur Taylor Virginia Will'am Detroit

Woman Awarded $5,000 in Rail Suit

Mrs Gertrude Hill Wing was awarded 5000 in a damage suit against Great Falls and Old Dominion Railway. She claimed a fall on August 23 197 near the Aqueduct bridge when alighting from an unguarded car side caused a fractured hip and medical costs of 1500. The case, in Circuit Court No 2 before Chief Justice Clabaugh, charged the company with the injury and negligence. Representing her were Leckie Fulton & Cox. the railroad was represented by Wilton J Lambert and R H Ventman.

Gertrude Hill Gertrude Thi Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad Company Clabaugh Mia Hi Aqueduct Bridge Leckie Fulton & Cox Wilton J Lambert R H Ventman

Decree Grants Divorce to Mrs Danzenbaker in Washington

Justice Daniel Thew Wright signed an absolute divorce for Liza Bell Danzenbaker from Oscar Allen Danzenbaker. Alimony of 100 dollars monthly awarded. Evidence alleged neglect by the husband with other women aboard his gas yacht Belle Rose. Married March 2 18___ in Washington. two children, Dorothy L and Charlotte C. Attorney George A Prevoist for petitioner Archbold Libels Yacht also involved as John D Archbold, VP of Standard Oil, filed libel against Alterio, a gas boat formerly owned by John M Murphy and now in local harbor.

Daniel Thew Wright District Supreme Court Liza Bell Danzenbaker Oscar Allen Danzenbaker Danzenbater Belle Rose Washington Dorothy L Charlotte C Danzenbaker Danzeenbaker Daughieis George A Prevoist Archbold John D Archbold Standard of Company Alterio John M Murphy

Concert Program Highlights From a 19th Century Orchestra

March program features Von Blon Overture Le Roi d etat and Carnival of Venice violin quartet Air Varte. Performances include Dancla Wiss Gerdia Christiani Mastera George Moskey Frank Monkey and Master Gite Radl. Grand selection Faust Nocturne Im Rosenhain with excerpts from The Waltz Dream and Sixtiletta. Conducted by Effenberg Straana Von Blox Brown.

Victory von Blon Air Varte Dancla Wiss Gerdia Christiani George Moskey Frank Monkey Gite Radl Rosenhain Winale Phorenshhred

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