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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
6
Last November Saks & Company purchased all of Mr. Arthur Burt’s stock at 60 cents on the dollar. The sale did not include 200 Spring and Summer Suits due to unseasonable timing. Now the firm offers these fine Spring and Summer Suits at a reduced price to the public.
A catalog note describes half of Mr Burt's stock as fancy cassimeres worsteds cheviots blue and black serges and unfinished worsteds in a complete size range. It states Mr Burt's price at 18.00 and sale price at 19.00 with lots broken yet represented.
Secretary Wilson of the Board of Charities urged an adverse report on a Senate bill to regulate custody of orphans in the District. He warned the measure would be too restrictive, place all power in juvenile court, and risk bias in adopting rules for care and placement of indigent children. The Board plans further suggestions after an ongoing District inquiry.
The National Naval Militia Association will hold its biannual meeting at the New Willard on February 2 at 10 o clock. Secretary of the Navy Newberry will give the opening address with other officials including Assistant Secretary Ly Satterlee and Reps E Foss and John W Weeks. A banquet follows, with a return voyage to Old Point Comfort to view the fleet and attend a naval ball.
An advertisement touts poslanron a skin treatment available in a 58 cent box at several drug stores and free experimental packages from Emergency Laboratories New York. It claims rapid relief for pimples eczema acne tetter scaly scalp hives barber’s itch and other itching without water or soap. The product is fleck colored grease free and allegedly leaves no visible residue.
District commissioners and Brennan Construction Company sign an agreement to make partial payments for asphalt work while court settles an $87,000 dispute over measurement accuracy. About $35,000 will be paid immediately, with vouchers turned to Auditor Tweedale. The deal preserves the original contract terms while providing a basis for interim payments pending settlement. The Brennan company reserves right to sue for any remaining difference.
Maj. Cosby orders several city works including a trunk sewer on Sixth Street Northwest between H and I at an estimated 2400 dollars, a concrete platform at the Chain Bridge south abutment for inspection at 100 dollars, paving of South Capitol Street from Virginia Avenue to G Street at 1000 dollars, repair of Fourteenth Street Southeast between and G Streets not to exceed 600 dollars, a service sewer on Spring Road between Fourteenth Street and Cedar Road, and 345 feet of six inch water main on the west side of Eleventh Street between Harvard Street and Columbia Road Northwest.
Parishioners of St Mary's German Catholic Church plan an evening of euchre with over a hundred prizes, organized mainly by the young women's sodality, followed by a dance. It is the district's pre Lent entertainment, the last large event before Lent.
David R. Porter, international secretary of the MCA, spoke at Business High School and Central High School on Rhodes scholarships and life at Oxford. He traced his Bowdoin roots, noted Oxford emphasizes study of people over books, and described Oxford terms and vacations. He urged American boys to pursue excellence, cited moral expectations, and stressed well rounded development of graduates.
By Eliza J. Stevens who died February 17 the will was filed for probate. Clara A Rines sister is named principal beneficiary with large Colonial Beach Virginia real estate in trust by Zeno B Rabbitt. Additional property in Atlantic County New Jersey left to the sister with reversion to Lockwood C. Rines and his wife upon Clara Rines' death. The instrument is dated April.
Mrs. Lucy R. Wright files for absolute divorce from William A Wright, alleging harsh treatment since their 1907 marriage on March 20 and claiming her health and life were endangered. She left three months after the ceremony, returned to her parents in June, and has since relied on relatives for support. Attorney Alexander H. Hell represents the plaintiff.
Dr Frank F Repetti sues Dolan Donohoe and Ed ward M Repetti for 10000 damages claiming on December last at 324 Second street southeast Donohoe threw a missile at the boy striking him on the head causing a compound skull fracture. Plaintiffs seek damages for injury and suffering. a separate suit asks compensation for medical services and hospital accommodations.
Mrs. Lothrop wife of Alvin M Lothrop of the Woodward Lothrop run has been critically ill at 1303 K street NW. Dr C W Brown says her condition has modestly improved but she remains not out of danger. If no complications develop and she continues to improve there is hope for recovery. Also notes a local lecture planned by the Mission Study Class titled The Challenge of the City with stereopticon views, to be given by Mr Collemore at Hackington Presbyterian Church on Wednesday February 17 at 4 PM, with Holy City sung by Miss Margaret Gibson afterwards.
Mardi Gras travel deals to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola at very low rates via Southern Ray for Feb 17 to 22. City bulletin notes various offerings including Heurich beer sausage and oysters. Local listings advertise inns cafes seafood and catering with mentions of liquor and beverages and multiple stores including 1204 G St and 4th and H Sts.
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