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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
31
Saks & Company states it purchased the entire stock of Arthur Burt at 60 cents on the dollar last November and offered winter merchandise then. It now offers 200 Spring and Summer Suits previously unseasonable at reduced prices for a new sale opportunity.
An auction note lists fancy cassimeres worsteds cheviots and serges as part of Mr Burt's stock with a complete size range. Values to go on the tables today show Mr Burt's Price $18.00 and Sale Price. Mr Burt's Price $19.00 and Sale Price.
Secretary Wilson of the Board of Charities urges that the Senate bill to regulate custody of orphan and abandoned children in the District is partly unwise and destructive of proper supervision. He notes it centers power in juvenile court, risks bias in placements, and would hinder Board of Children's Guardians operations. The Board may propose legislative changes after an ongoing review in the District.
The National Naval Militia Association will hold its annual meeting at the New Willard on February 2 at 10 o'clock. Secretary of the Navy Newberry will give the opening address, with speeches planned by Assistant Secretary Ly Satterlee Representative E Foss and Representative John W Weeks. A banquet follows, and a Sunday trip to Old Point Comfort accompanies plans to observe the fleet return and a naval ball at the Hotel Chambers.
An advertisement touts a skin remedy called poslanron for pimples eczema and itching. It claims fast relief, no grease, and that water or soap worsens conditions. A free experimental package is offered by mail from Emergency Laboratories in New York in exchange for a request.
District commissioners and Brennan Construction Company sign an agreement to make partial payments for asphalt work while a court settles an $87,000 dispute over measurements. About $35,000 may be paid immediately. vouchers turned over to Auditor Tweedale. The deal does not change the contract, but allows partial payment based on district measurements, with suit possible for any remaining sums.
Maj. Cosby issued orders for infrastructure in Washington including a trunk sewer on Sixth Street NW between H and I streets at an estimated 2400 dollars, a concrete inspection platform at the Chain Bridge for 100 dollars, paving South Capitol Street from Virginia Avenue to G Street at about 1000 dollars, repairing Fourteenth Street SE between G and E streets for up to 1000 dollars, a service sewer on Spring Road between Fourteenth Street and Cedar Road, and laying 345 feet of 1/2 inch water main on the west side of Eleventh Street between Harvard Street and Columbia Road NW.
Parishioners of St Marys German Catholic Church plan an evening event in the parish hall led by the young women's sodality. Euchre will run early with over a hundred prizes donated, followed by a dance. It serves as the last large entertainment before Lent for the German community in the district.
David R Porter international secretary of the MCA spoke at Business High School and Central High School about Rhodes scholarships and life at Trinity College Oxford He noted Americans can win a Rhodes scholarship and contrasted American and Oxford student life emphasizing study of people over books Oxford terms run eight weeks with six week vacations and exams after vacations He called English gentlemen proud and honest and said Oxford graduates must be physically mentally and morally developed.
By the will of Eliza J. Stevens who died February 17, Clara A Rines a sister is named principal beneficiary. Large holdings of real estate at Colonial Beach Virginia are to be held in trust by Zeno B Rabbitt. Other property in Atlantic County New Jersey is left to the sister. On Clara Rines death the property reverts to Lockwood C Rines and his wife who receive two lots at Colonial Beach. The instrument is dated April.
Mrs. Lucy R Wright files for absolute divorce alleging cruelty and threats after a marriage on March 20, 1907 when she was 17. She left three months later and has since lived with her parents, seeking alimony and naming a corespondent in the petition. Attorney Alexander H Hell represents the plaintiff.
Edward M Repetti sues Dolan Donohoe for 10000 damages claiming a December incident at 324 Second Street Southeast caused a head injury and skull fracture. Dr Frank Repetti, father, seeks medical and hospital expenses in a separate action for his son.
Mrs Lothrop wife of Alvin M Lothrop of Woodward Lothrop has been critically ill at home. Doctors say her condition has somewhat improved but danger remains if complications arise. A later report notes continued gradual improvement with cautious hope for recovery if progress continues. A separate item advertises Four Leaf Clover Creamery butter. A planned illustrated lecture titled The Challenge of the City will be held at Hackington Presbyterian Church by Mr Collemore, with Holy City song to follow led by Miss Margaret Gibson.
Short list of travel specials to Mardi Gras spots from February 17 to 22 and a cluttered city bulletin featuring Heurich beer, beer and ice cream ads, oyster house notes, and various store notices. Includes promotions for Arlington betting, Farragut items, lighting, and seafood counters with no clear single story.
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