Aged Citizens Meet Over Maj Armes Offer Declined
The Association of Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbia rejected Maj Armes's ground offering for a modern hall. After a White House reception, members heard a letter proposing a 10,000 square foot site near Albemarle Street and a $110,000 building fund, but the plan was declined.
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Association of
W. W. Birth
District of Columbia
A.W. Kelly
White House
Corcoran Building
Alison Nair Jor
B. W. Reiss
John P. Mahoney
Nailor
A. H. Ragan
A. W. Kelly
Maj
George A. Armes
Maj. Armes
Albemarle Street
Connecticut Avenue
Pierce Mill Road
Grant Road
Association
Kelley
B. W. Relas
Frederick Statz
J. Ford Thompson
G B Welch
Chapin Brown
F. P. McDermott
Richard Emmons
Frederick Stutz
George Wilner
T.V. Noonan
Washington
W.W. Birta
G. A. Armes
S. Bauer
W. H. Braund
Thomas Brown
C. H. Calvert
D. Cathell
J.T. Chauncey
W. A. Clarke
H. Colton
James Croggon
J. L. Dalley
G. W. Donaldson
J. F. Donoghue
C. ©. Fisher
J. J. Georges
A. W. Kelley
N. W. King
H. ©. Hall
Damages Awarded for Grade Change Near Union Station
The District Supreme Court case reports the Union railroad station grade claims commission has appraised damages to properties on the south side of Massachusetts avenue between North Capitol Street and New Jersey avenue. District Commissioners changed the grade to create a plaza around the new station, awarding sums to Ellen Sullivan 1100, Katherine J Falconer 1450, Mary Kirkpatrick 60, Delia Murphy 600, Julia Fitzgerald and others 1000, Nora O Leary and others 40, and W Butler 150.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Union Railroad Station Grade Claims Commission
Charles A. Baker
George W. Moss
George Spranly
District Supreme Court
North Capitol Street
New Jersey Avenue
Ellen Sullivan
Katherine J. Falconer
Mary Kirkpatrick
Delia, Murphy
Julia Fitzgerald
Nora O'Leary
W. €. Butler
Buys Home on the Heights in Columbia Heights
Capt. H. M. T rel Purchases Residence of C. M. Lacy at 115 Cutton Street. The three story ten room house on a 50 by 3 foot lot sells for 313,000. The former Lacy residence links to the former eastern high school principal. Loyal Guard Elects Officers in Washington Division No. 52 with officers named including Scott, Eidelin, Little, Willis, Rathvon and others. Elk Grove Butter coupons offer free art pictures. Miller & Co. names Harry L. Ludwig new local manager of the firm’s office.
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M. T Rel
C. M. Lacy
Stone & Fairfax, Inc
Shanghai
China
Cutton Street
Columbia Heights
Capt
H. M. Truel
Mr. Sites
Hastern High School
Loyal Guard
Washington
Alex. Scott
D. W. Eidelin
Jess F. Little
Charles S. Willis
R. H. Rathvon
Bunyan Olive
George E. Garrett
Leutenant
J. C. Forgensen
George E. Tew
C. K. Berryman
J. F. Culverwell
Standard
F. E. Alden
Board of Auditors
Frank Morrison
J. J. Darby
M. D
Coblentz
A. Batawiease
Charles 3. Willie
Miller & Co
Harry L. Ludwig
Ludwig
Kent
New York Stock Exchange
Philadelphia
Sands
J. J. Georges & Son, Inc
G. A. Maddiman & Co
Impressive Vaughn Class Club New Year Meeting
Calvary Baptist Church hosted a notable Vaughn Class Club gathering on New Year’s Eve with a brief business session ten new members admitted a roll call of the States and Territories twenty five speakers and a musical program. At 145 p m the group moved to the belfry sang Onward Christian Soldiers prayed through the midnight hour and welcomed the New Year.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Vaughn
J. W. Bell
Mitchell Carroll
Powell Rogers
H. ¥. Faunce
C. Foster
Samuel H. Greene
D. D. Clyde Locke
John Othen
D. EB. Rice
F. W. Vaughn
Robert Gotta
B. Clarence Rice
J. H Jeffries
Mr. Vaughn
Washington National Monument Society Seeks Path Paving Aid
At a Washington meeting held at Crosby S. Noyes residence a resolution endorsed Col Bromwell's plan for paving roads and paths around the Washington Monument. A committee was formed to present the proposal to Congress while a reception honored officers and members of the venerable society.
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Venerable Association
Crosby S. Noyes
Washington National Monument Society
New Hampshire Avenue
Charles 5. Bromwell
Washington Monument
C. C. Glover
John M. Witton
F. L. Harvey
Congress
Sociery
Noyes
Wiliam A. Maury
Martin F. Morrs
H. B. F. Macfarland
R. Ross Perry
A. B. Spofferd
Edward BM. Gallanger
Francis 31
Gunnell
William C. Eustis
John M. Wilson
Henry ¥. Satterlee
Henry A. Willard
John Marshall
Marshall
James Madison
Marion
United States
Jeying
Taylor
Treasury
Socety
Secretary of War
New Year Reception At Y M G A Draws 2000 Guests
President Woodward and the board of managers hosted the Y M C A New Year’s reception with about 2,000 visitors. The event featured a strong orchestra, ornate decorations, and tours of the building led by officials. Also noted is the Trolley Club holiday euchre gathering at Miss Wilhelmina Rosendale’s home with festive decor and toy prizes.
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Woodward
Board of Managers
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
John B. Larner
Merrill BK. Gates
Charles F. Nesbit
Mel M. Shand
John B. Sleman, Jr
Frederic L. Moore
H. Bradley Davidson
W. K. Butler
J. W. Crawford
James Sharp
Bawin S la Ferra
W. F. Woolad
Edward Tarring
ER. Rochester
Wilhelmina Rosendale
First Street
Trolley Club
Euchre
Misa Mae Wells
Harry Hamilton
Alma Gostin
William Kemper
Jessie Bessellevre
Besale Steinte
Mae Wells
George Cressy
Wiliam Jordan
Robert Kreiter
Harry Woods
Pennsylvania Railroad 1906 Improvements Benefit Public Travel
The year’s railroad work on the Pennsylvania line improved Washington to New York service. A new Susquehanna bridge and Chester track elevation boosted the fast schedule, with 8:00 A.M. Washington to Philadelphia and New York trains aiding business travel. The Chicago Limited and Congressional Limited received high praise for speed and luxury, with open 1000-mile tickets and reduced one-way rates. Subsidiary freight lines eased passenger congestion, advancing safety and convenience into 1907.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
New York
Susquehanna
Chester
Philadelphia
Chicago Limited
Chicago
Congressional Limited
Roller skating gains wide appeal at Convention Stall rink
Attendance climbs at day and night sessions, topping any prior era. Washingtonians enjoy a polished new floor at Convention Hall, with nightly games boosting interest. Talks of forming a local league for weekly contests reflect growing community excitement.
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Convention Stall
Convention Hall
Teacher Leaves Gallaudet for Pennsylvania Deaf School
Miss Kate H. Fish resigns after fifteen years as articulation teacher at Gallaudet College to become principal of the Pennsylvania Oral School for the Deaf in Scranton. She is a well known figure in Washington and among articulation teachers nationwide.
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Gallaudet
Kate H. Fish
Gallaudet’ College
Pennsylvania Oral School For the Deaf
Scranton
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