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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1909
Page
8
Since 1840 Star Shirts have gained favor with discerning men and the spring display shows a long stride forward with stripes figures checks and plaids and plain white shirts. Star Shirts use time tested patterns with perfection in detail and finish. Neglige shirts feature a long back yoke for durability and proper proportion ensuring fit and comfort. All materials including silk are used with prices from 1.50 to 4.50.
Assistant Superintendent of Street Cleaning resigns after bid to force severance. West revokes dismissal and allows resignation to stand. Ball says he will file charges against James Wood but declines to reveal details, awaiting commissioners review.
City notices praise Private J M Offutt of No 1 Engine for stopping a runaway horse on February 18 likely saving a woman. Commissioner Macfarland to record the incident. Also notices of a Mount Vernon cafe opening and local ads, plus a public hearing on animal cruelty held by the district.
The ad discusses whether eczema signals a blood disorder or a skin condition. It recommends visiting reputable druggists and using Poslam from Emergency Laboratories, offering home treatment guidance and a claim of quick results for eczema and related skin issues.
In Criminal Court No 2 Warren Rolls, a former revenue cutter steward, avoided prison after a 9-year-old daughter Gracie Rolle pleaded with Judge Anderson. The girl’s letter stressed he is all she has and asked for mercy. The judge suspended sentence in light of the child’s plea.
George A Gordon longtime Fairfax county sheriff died at his Fairfax home after a ten week illness. Funeral set for tomorrow at 3:30 from the family residence. He served in the Civil War Sixth Virginia Cavalry under Col Grimsty and was active in the Methodist church. Survived by wife, daughter Alice, four brothers and three sisters.
Washington officials announced plans to relocate Maj L Enfant from Green Hill Maryland to a grave site on a hill slope opposite Arlington Cemetery. Congress furnished 1000 for transfer and memorial. Beaux Arts Society to design the monument at no cost, pending approval by the president and American Institute of Architects secretary.
District commissioners recommend unfavorable action on a proposed 55,000 extension of Albemarle street from Wisconsin avenue to the east line of Thirty ninth street northwest. They cite cost of 305,000 and argue the widened outlet to Albemarle street via a NW Wisconsin avenue extension would not justify the expense despite a broader western outlet.
Probate filings detail Margaret H Connor as principal beneficiary under James A Connor will dated 1892 and Sarah Mordlinger’s will dated 1908 directing equal division among her children after specified bequests. Trustees Isaac W Nordlinger Jr and Benjamin Nordlinger Jr to manage remainder with five year equal distribution to children. Also notices a Library of Congress program titled Will Entertain the Blind featuring readings and music from February 23 to 27 with Willam A Peffer and Mrs B M Cimedinst among others.
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