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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1909

Page

63

Norfolk Girl Elope Ties Knot In Washington

Margueritte Guy of Norfolk and Irving Walker of Washington eloped on Tuesday afternoon in the city. The couple, longtime sweethearts, traveled with Guy’s niece to the Raleigh hotel after the ceremony. They will reside in Norfolk where Walker plans to start his own business.

Virginia City 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 St Pauls Lynchburg Va

In the absence of Rev Dr J Hen ning Nelms rector of the Church of the Ascension the pulpit of St Pauls Lynchburg will be filled next Sunday morning by Bishop Harding This will be his first service at St Pauls since his consecration as bishop The night services will be led by Rev George Calvert Carter rector of St Andrews A reception to Dr Nelms and Mrs Nelms by the vestry and Meng Club of the congregation postponed earlier in respect to Mrs Alfred Harding wife of the bishop will be held Friday February 19 on Nelms return from Lynchburg

J Henning Nelms Church of the Ascension St Pauls Church Lynchburg Hardng ‘Iis St Pauls George Calvert Carter St Andrew's War 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. The Japanese flag was displayed at the embassy on a rare occasion and the day was widely observed by Japanese in Washington, celebrated much like the Fourth of July in the United States.

Washington

Schools Near Completion Ready for Occupancy Soon

The District building Inspector's office prepares to turn over two new school buildings to the board of education within weeks. Bryan School on B street between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets southeast is a twelve room building costing about $0, will be ready in ten days. Lucretia Mott School at fourth and W streets will be completed in three weeks. Garfield school is under construction and expected to be ready for occupancy at the opening of next fall.

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

Extension of Newton Place Aimed At City Bill

A proposed extension of Newton Place from New Hampshire Avenue to Georgia Avenue and linking with Whitney Close subdivision was drafted by the commissioners and sent to Senator Gallinger seeking enactment. The extension is estimated to cost about $6,000 and is described as greatly needed.

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

Secret Patent Remedy Promises Quick Cure for Cough

An advertises a healing formula claiming Mir two ounces Mycerine and Tiree or Pine compounds, mixed with straight liquor, to be given every four hours. It asserts the medicine breaks fever in twenty four hours and cures any curable cough, warning buyers to ensure genuine Pine lotion preparation by Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati.

Rv Drugnet Eee Yee Leach Chemical Co

Fire Escape Law Enforcement Hindered by Short Staff

Commissioners told Congress that only about eight percent of buildings under the fire escape law have complied since it took effect last May. They cited a small force of inspectors and joint enforcement delays as the reason for slow progress, noting the push to first inspect hotels and public assembly venues and to work down to apartment houses and offices.

Congress McGavin Fire Department Building Department

District Commissioner Marks Birthday At His Desk

Henry B. Macfarland president of the district board turned 43 yesterday and kept to duty as employees sent a large flower basket to the District building. Officials and staff later offered congratulations while he prepared for Lincoln anniversary events at the new Masonic Temple this afternoon at 3:30.

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

Laborer Defies Building Permit Rule With Boots

A street sweeper violated a strict district building rule by leaving with a pair of rubber boots without a signed permit. Watchman Colliflower challenged him, forcing the man to produce a permit or remain. The man swapped muddy shoes for the boots and left with permission.

Harry Colliflower

Sidney Bieber Appeals for Writ to U S Supreme Court

Sidney Bieber former Distnet fire marshal challenged pension revocation after refusing physical exam and losing appeals. He sought a writ of error to the U S Supreme Court, arguing the pension was vested before reorganization. the case traces through commissioners court actions and Chief Justice Clabaugh's order.

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

Maryland Doctor Sues Medical Board Over License

Dr Henry Honeyman Hazen, after two years in Maryland, sues the District Medical Board in the District Supreme Court seeking a writ of mandamus. He asserts reciprocity permits his practice in DC were blocked due to his European honeymoon from June 1 to November 10 last year. Defendants include board members J Gregg Custis George Ober and Ethelbert Benson.

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 Religious Service Hearse at Georgetown

The funeral for 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. Surviving brothers include John P Taylor of this city, Arthur Taylor of Virginia, 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 5000 in Wheel Damage Suit

Mrs Gertrude Hill was awarded 5000 in a circuit court case against Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad Co. She alleged a fall and hip injury as a passenger on August 23, 197, when exiting the east side of a car with unguarded steps near the Aqueduct bridge. She claimed medical costs of 1500 and that obstruction on the other side forced her exit. Lawyers listed for both sides.

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 Granted for Mrs LizA Bell Danzenbaker Divorce

Justice Wright signs absolute divorce for Mrs LizA Bell Danzenbaker from Oscar Allen Danzenbaker with $100 monthly alimony. He alleged suspicions of infidelity, wife cites $600 monthly income, two daughters Dorothy L and Charlotte C. Archbold Libels Yacht case involves Alterio, formerly John M Murphy’s vessel, in harbor action.

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 of Classics and Selections

March program features Von Blon Overture Le Roi d etat, 4dam Violin Quartet Carnival of Venice, Excerpts from The Walts Dream, Nocturne Im Rosenhain, and selections from Faust. Conducted by Effenberg Straus Von Blox Brown, with performers Wiss Gerdia Christiani Mastera George Moskey Frank Monkey Gite Radl.

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

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