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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
26
Last November we bought the entire stock of Arthur Burt at 60 cents on the dollar. We previously did not offer 200 Spring and Summer Suits as they were unseasonable. Now we present the opportunity to buy these fine Spring and Summer Suits.
The listing advertises a stock of cassimeres worsteds cheviots blue and black serges unfinished worsteds in mixed sizes. It notes the garments are part of Mr Burt's stock and sets sale prices with Mr Burt's price at 18 dollars and 19 dollars and corresponding sale prices.
Secretary Wilson of the Board of Charities urges the District to reject Senate bill restricting care of orphans and abandoned children. He warns it concentrates power in the juvenile court, risks bias in placement, and would hamper the Board of Children's Guardians. The Board may propose alternative legislation after further inquiry.
The National Naval Militia Association will hold its annual meeting at the New Willard on February 2 at 10 o'clock in the morning. Secretary of the Navy Newberry will open, with addresses by Herbert L. Satterlee and Representatives Foss and Weeks, plus other notable figures. A banquet follows, with a naval ball planned Sunday night at the Hotel Chambers before members depart for Old Point Comfort to witness the fleet’s return.
An advertisement claims a new skin product dispenses with pimples and clears complexions overnight. It promises relief from eczema acne tetter and other itch conditions with a non greasy fleck colored formula. A free experimental package is offered by mail from Emergency Laboratories New York.
District commissioners and Brennan Construction Company sign an agreement to pay part of the amounts due for asphalt work while a court settles the $87,000 dispute over measurements. About $35,000 may be paid immediately, with vouchers turned to Auditor Tweedale. The deal preserves the original contract terms and allows future suit to recover any remaining balance.
Maj. Cosby issues orders for infrastructure in Washington with several projects. A new trunk sewer section on Sixth Street NW between H and I streets is planned at 2400 dollars. A concrete inspection platform at the south abutment of the Chain Bridge costs 100 dollars. South Capitol Street from Virginia Avenue to G Street will be graded and paved with granite blocks at 1000 dollars. Fourteenth Street SE between G Streets will be repaired for up to 4000 dollars. Spring Road between Fourteenth Street and Cedar Road will get a service sewer. A 345 foot water main in the west side of Eleventh Street between Harvard Street and Columbia Road NW is planned.
Parishioners of St Marys German Catholic Church have arranged an evening in the parish hall. The event is led by the young womens sodality and will include euchre with many prizes and a dance after. It is the last large entertainment before Lent for the district Germans.
David R Porter international secretary of the MCA spoke at Business High and Central High about Rhodes scholarships and life at Trinity College Oxford He contrasted American and Oxford student life noting Oxford emphasizes study of men over books and that English boys are raised to honor honest conduct Oxford terms run eight weeks with six week vacations and three month breaks after vacations Porter stressed the need for physical mental and moral development for Oxford graduates
The will of Eliza J. Stevens who died February 17 was filed for probate. Clara A. Rines, her sister, is named principal beneficiary with large real estate holdings at Colonial Beach Virginia held in trust by Zeno B. Rabbitt. Other property in Atlantic City New Jersey is left to the sister. On Clara Rines death the estate reverts to her nephew Lockwood C. Rines and his wife who receive two Colonial Beach lots. The document is dated April.
Mrs Lucy R Wright files for absolute divorce from William A Wright alleging cruel treatment that endangers life and health since their March 20 1907 marriage. She left three months after the ceremony and has resided with relatives since June, seeking alimony and naming a corespondent. Attorney Alexander H Hell represents the plaintiff.
Edward M Repetti through his father Dr Frank Repetti sues Dolan Donohoe for 10000 damages claiming he was struck on December [redacted] at 324 Second Street Southeast causing a compound skull fracture. Plaintiff seeks compensation for injury and suffering. separately Dr Repetti seeks medical and hospital expenses.
Mrs Lothrop wife of Alvin M Lothrop of Woodward Lothrop is improving but not out of danger after a period of critical illness at 1303 K Street NW. Dr C W Brown notes continued improvement possible if no complications occur. A local lecture titled The Challenge of the City will be held at Hackington Presbyterian Church with stereopticon views and a Holy City sung by Miss Margaret Gibson.
City bulletin lists travel deals to Mardi Gras events in New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola with very low rates via Southern Ray for February 17 to 22. Also includes ads for oysters hotels and dining options with various promotions and contact details.
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