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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
6
A reader lists needed items for normal evening wear including full dress suits priced from 2.50 to 50.00, white gloves 1.50 to 2.00, ties 0.25, shirts 0.00 to 2.50, cuff buttons 0.25 to 5.00, shirt studs 0.25 to 1.00, dancing pumps 2.50 to 5.00, tall dress shoes 4.00 to 7.00, hosiery 0.25 to 2.50 per pair, and dress shirt shields 1.00 to 7.00. The note reflects wide price ranges and common menswear items for formal attire.
Announcing the closing of the piano business at Lake & Company on Seventh Street N W Young & McHugh 708 12th Street N W claim offers are unprecedentedly low on strictly high class pianos. The sale aims to allow every buyer to own fine pianos at net lower than cost, inviting inspection and comparison to prove the exceptional value.
The district plans a stand at Thirteen-and-a-half and E streets opposite the municipal building to house employees on March 4. Seats sell for 1 each to district government workers and their families, with entry rules limited to employees on approved personal appeals from commissioners. Entry times extend to 5 PM for employees and their families.
The will of Civil War nurse CMiy V Mason, among the first women to serve at the war’s outset, is filed for probate. It disposes of art treasures and a roughly $15,000 estate. Legacies include $8,800 to Kate Rowland upon marriage and $2 to Laura M Chilton, with other bequests to Wright nieces, Hart ford connections, and related beneficiaries. Stevens T Mason named executor.
Mary Hutton filed for absolute divorce from William P Hutton in the District Supreme Court. They wed in Washington on June 7, 1906, and have two children. Mary says he deserted her December 3, 1906. Arandal Mackey represents her. Blanche Edith Heath also sues George Walter Heath for divorce, claiming desertion about three years ago with no support. Charles Bendheim represents her.
Fred I. Fishback private secretary to Senator Crane will present an illustrated lecture Seeing Washington by stere opticon at the First Congregational Church Tenth and G streets northwest on Tuesday evening March 2 under the Mission Club auspices. The collection, largely his own, includes colored pictures. The lecture offers an Informing and comfortable way to see much of Washington in about an hour and a half without exposure or fatigue.
The Rev Charles W Lyons, rector of Gonzaga College, conducts a spiritual retreat for Christ Child Society members at St Pauls Church Fifteenth and V streets. The program includes a Wednesday sermon and devotions at 5 pm and closes with communion tomorrow morning, with Mass and instruction daily led by Mgr Mackin and a 5 pm retreat sermon by Father Lyons.
Police officer Dalrymple is set for promotion to detective sergeant, a move confirmed for duties at the White House. The change elevates his rank and expands supervisory responsibilities within the protection detail.
Policeman Clarence L Dalrymple, long stationed at the White House, is slated to become a church property deed recipient and first detective for the Catholic Church in the city. The transfer involved Matthew's Church property at Fifteenth Street Northwest and follows a chain of conveyances from Cardinal Parham to Robert H McNeill and A E Leckie, then to John M Parker and C H Davis of Petersburg, Va, with Southern Commercial Congress members linked to the deal.
Mrs Charles Parker spoke at the George Washington University women’s building on the servant problem. She described classes of domestic servants, training schools, and the need to educate workers while noting absurd reform ideas and the advantage English women have shown in improving conditions.
The District commissioners recommend favorable action on a Senate bill to amend the Benning road widening act. They seek authority to condemn land without 50 percent dedication, noting landowners resist under present law. The widening runs from Fifteenth Street east to Olde Baltimore Avenue, with a 30 foot strip by Columbia Railroad Company.
Four damage suits totaling 40000 were filed in District Supreme Court by residents of New Jersey Avenue southeast against the Washington Terminal Company. Petitions allege tracks pass within 25 feet of homes and slate locomotive noise soot and offensive odors have diminished home values. Plaintiffs include Annie Ciscle 417 New Jersey Avenue A Webster Richards 46 New Jersey Avenue Joan Hasspaugh 423 New Jersey Avenue and Mary E Wynkoop 418 New Jersey Avenue.
Tarion Ting a 13 year old of 2619 Monroe Street NW was struck by a car at Fourteenth and Monroe yesterday afternoon on her way to school. She suffered a dislocated shoulder a broken collar bone and facial and head cuts. Her condition is serious. The car driven by conductor K Lovett and motorman R R McCarthy. The child was carried to a physician in the Savoy apartments then to her home. Witnesses say the motorman was not to blame.
Two voluntary bankruptcy petitions were filed yesterday in the District Supreme Court. Dennis J O Connor, a plumber of 136 F street northwest, shows assets at 1150.61 and liabilities at 4948.0. Exempt property dominates assets with two creditors in Washington firms. Elbert Maloney, an attorney, lists assets at 1993.14 and liabilities with creditors including Washington, Baltimore, and Virginia firms. James A Toomey and C Col den Miller represent them.
During inauguration week the ad urges readers to use Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to prevent foot soreness. It markets the product for patent leather shoes, dancing, and breaking in new footwear, offering a 26¢ package and a free sample by mail with a Farley address in Le Roy New York.
Sanitary officers of the District health department conduct house to house alley inspections from AGUS to Bruce. Last week 106 inspections were recorded and alley rounds will continue when inspectors are not needed for other duties. Readouts show 45 barber shops 4 cemeteries 2 hotels 74 lunchrooms 63 groceries 225 huckster wagons 39 markets 20 confectionery stores and 27 millhouses inspected.
A devotee from Volant Pennsylvania recounts twelve years of eczema on hands and feet. after trying salves doctors and arsenic without relief, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent brought rapid improvement and full healing, with no trouble since. He cites Charles T Bauer as the reporter and states the cure occurred over a year ago.
Edward Sullivan sues Washington Railway and Electric Company and alleges negligence by an employee caused his serious injuries on January 13 at Third Street and Indiana Avenue NW. He claims damages of 000 and medical bills of 250 after a street-sweeping machine collided with a car on the tracks, throwing him and rendering him unable to work. Attorneys William E Ambrose and John Lewis Smith represent the petitioner.
Richard Barnes colored was convicted of housebreaking and larceny in the southeast city yesterday and sentenced to four years and six months in the penitentiary. Assistant District Attorney Perry argued the government's case before Justice Andersen in Criminal Court No National. In Equity Court No 2 Justice Wright heard an order allowing Max Ramachowcky to change his name to Max Samakow. Attorney Mark Stearman represented the petitioner. Bishop Alphenyh Wilson of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will preach at St Paul’s Church Sunday at 11. Oysters and seafood specials advertised at Iyey’s Restaurant. The Arlington Bottling Company promotes Beurich’s beer. Harry Magruder, 15, and Ben Hollingsworth, 13, were accidentally shot with a 2-caliber rifle. taken to Georgetown University Hospital and treated.
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