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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1908

Page

2

Dr Stafford Dies After Ill Health In Washington Parish

Dr Denis J Stafford pastor of St Patrick's Church in Washington died at Providence Hospital after an operation for cirrhosis of the liver. Funeral arrangements for next Tuesday morning postponed pending word from out of town officials and Cardinal Gibbons expected to take part. Stafford, a trusted civic and educational leader, had long served the city and earned a national reputation as a preacher and humanitarian.

Denis J. Stafford St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Black Providence Hospital By User Phyal Laiu Alfred C. Whitton Margaret Stafford William J. Carrol James A. Smyth George Dougherty Catholic University Berchmans Stafford Thomas E. McGuigan Prigsera Odil de. Stafford Odie Ierivan Ces Vardinal Gibbons Baltimore John J Keane Dubuque John Ireland St. Foal Mum Christie Portal Une Oregon City Fushoap Lulis Kansas City Kans Leavenworth Dyer St Mary's Seminary Baltisiome George Harrington Varneagily Melb J. O’connell Francs Church Toledo Ohio Dip O Deannell St Pholip’s Boston Gunn D. D Sacred Heart Cavanaugh Notre Dame University Niagara University St. Ynyoo Smith New York O 'Morin St. Patrick's Chereh. Com Aml Regil Oa Br Stafford Westiick Bowen Atlantic City Jim Provi Hospital George Andn Genrelot Leited States Public Health Rd Marine Teorge Emerson Brewer Honssit Hospital Pr. L Etey J Stafford Sam St Patricks Church Wpbuld Dorstafford Washington St Matthews Institute St. Charles Sens Anl Niigata University Georgetown Univeralt St John's Cathedral Cleveland St. Patrick’s St Peters Tisch Cardinal Cabbons Ratherafford St. Patrick's Church Father Gloyd Father Stafford America Rtune Gard of Avon Stefford McKinley Dr. Stafford Inurope St. Patrick's Parish St. Patrick’s Academy Carroll Hall St. Vincent's Academy Sisters of Charity Sisters of the Holy Cross Perpetual Adoration Society St. Vincent’s St. Joseph's Ladies of Charity Christ Child Society Mary V. Merrick Richard T. Merrick Fresh Wit Macfarland Tia

Allison Nailor Jr Funeral Set at Church of the Ascension

Allison Nailor Jr dies at his home on Fifteenth Street NW. His funeral is scheduled Monday at 2 PM from Church of the Ascension. Rt Rev Henry Yates Satterlee will lead services with Rev Tayloe Snyder. interment at Rock Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers include Masons and Scottish Rite members. Oldest Inhabitants Association to meet for funeral attendance post.

Allison Nailor, Jr Fifteenth Street Church of the Ascension Henry Yates Satterlee Washington Tayloe Snyder Jn Rock Creek James BD. Richardson George F. Moore Supreme Council Francis J. Woodman James H. Trimble Inhabitants’ Association A. B. Coolidge Masons William L. Boyden Harrison Dingman Nights Templars Andrew W. Kelley Knights Templars District of Columbia Francis A.sebring Mithras Lodge of Perfect

Arrest in Baltimore for murder linked assault at Seventh Street saloon

Baltimore police notify Washington police of arrest of Andrew Walker for alleged assault on Arthur Young in a November 13 Seventh Street saloon. Young died days later. Walker faces trial for assault with a dangerous weapon. Coroner's verdict initially ruled murder but death from pleurisy was certified. Detectives traced Walker to Baltimore before he boarded a cattle vessel.

Baltimore Washington Andrew Walker Arthur Young Salo Young Walker

Twelfth Street Lot Sold for Dr. Bates

The A. F. Fox Company, with Early & Lampton, sold a sixty foot lot on Twelfth Street between M and streets northwest for Dr. R. A. Bates. The buyer’s identity is withheld. The site may host an apartment building.

A. F. Fox Company Dr. R. A. Bates Twelfth Street R. A. Bates Early & Lampton Lewis E. Breuninger New Hampshire Avenue Monroe Street Mr. Breuninger

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For The Grip

An old remedy advertisement urges quick action against the grip with warmth and Hood's Pills, then Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims fast relief within days, stresses avoiding relapse, and promotes the tonic as purifying blood, restoring strength and appetite at a dollar per hundred doses.

Hood

Bride Goes to Court as Husband’s Fate Lies There

Private Sydney Freedman and Nellie Starkey wed New Year’s Eve after a one day courtship on the Alexandria ferry. Nellie vows support as Freedman faces charges of larceny, carrying concealed weapons, and theft of a gold watch and $4. A jury trial is sought with a Tuesday hearing.

Sydney Freedman Nellie Starkey Nellie Freedman Sydney XK Freedman Washington Barracks Cecil Starkey West Street Alexandria Starkey James Allen

Bernard's New Play Ends Broadway Run Tonight

Sam Bernard of Weber & Field fame ends his stage career with The Rich Mr. Hoggenheimer tonight under Charles Frohman at the New National Theater. The company will disband after two seasons, with Bernard to begin rehearsals for Nearly 4 Hero by March at the Lyric Theater in New York, music by Reginald de Koven.

Sam Bernard Weber & Vield New York Hoggenheimer Charles Frohman New National Theater Frohman Lis Mr. Hoggenheimer Hernard Harry B. Smith Reginald de Koven Lyrics Theater

Cupid Off Day And License Clerk Works Hard

Cupid had an off day as the marriage license office saw only two colored applicants and no white applicants. R P Berlew, promoted to the office earlier this year, hopes 1908 will set a records pace despite Yuletide declines. Last year 4,090 licenses were issued, earning the Treasury $1 per license, enough to cover office expenses.

Cupid R. P. Berlew United States Treasury

Father Maguire Improves After Illness At Holy Comforter

The condition of Rev. Father Joseph J. Maguire pastor of the Church of the Holy Comforter at 1 Fourteenth Street Southeast improved somewhat last night though still serious. His mother Mrs. Maguire, ill with pneumonia, was reported slightly better the same evening.

Joseph J. Maguire Church of the Holy Comforter Fourteenth Street

Fire escape patentee welcomes inquiry into bribery charge

B F Gibbs, patentee of a fire escape, faces a bribe claim by A M Lawson of the building inspector's office. Lawson says Gibbs mailed a $10 check with no explanation, then urged acceptance. District Commissioners urged a grand jury to investigate the allegation and district attorney to conduct any needed examination.

B. F. Gibbs A. M. Lawson United States Lawson Gibbs Grand Jury

Funeral of Veteran Printer Lanning Buried at Glenwood

Orvine N. Lanning, longtime Government Printing Office employee who learned the trade under Andrew Johnson, was buried yesterday at 2 30 pm. Services were held at the family home on 227 Second street northeast and conducted by Rev. George Maydwell of Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church. The funeral party included James W. Hummer George Von Rosen H P Sills and J Pohlman.

Orvine N. Lanning Government Printing Office Andrew Johnson Second Street George Maydwell Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church Glenwood Cemetery James W. Hummer George von Rosen H. P. Sills J. Pohlman

National German Alliance Opposes Prohibition in DC

The National German Alliance led by C J Uexamer and Adolph Timm launches a protest against House bill 9088 to ban intoxicants in the District. It calls for negative reporting and warns against infringing citizens liberty while urging prohibition opponents to mobilize with church groups and civic societies.

First Congregational Church National German Alliance Con-Stees Senate House Committee On C. J. Uexamer Adolph Timm Alliance District of Columbia United States Republic South Teave T. W. Sims Tennessee Crusaders

Trunk of Clothes Taken In Local Theft Case

Nicholas E. Wroten and Edward T. Rabbitt were arrested on charges of stealing a trunk full of clothes from Mrs. Clara Y. Pyles at 928 C street southwest. Wroten claimed he married Mrs. Pyles four months ago and had a right to take the items, saying the marriage was officiated by Judge Mc Laughlin. A detective recovered the clothing yesterday and efforts to reach Mrs. Pyles at the home failed as the house was dark.

Nicholas E. Wroten Central Union Mission Edward T. Rabbitt Seventh Street Central Office Hartigan and Evang Clara Y. Pyles C Street Wroten Rabbitt Evans

Headquarters Opened For Republican Delegates Selection

Sidney Bieber, chairman of the board of elections for the selection of District delegates to the Republican national convention, opened the board's headquarters in Chicago at 611 Fourteenth street on June 16. Richard P. Covert was named secretary. Elections mapping and polling-place details are being organized with voter registration due at least thirty days before the election. Funeral services for Mrs. Kate Ober were held at St. Peter's Church with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. she was survived by her husband Albert Ober and two daughters, Ethel and Nettie.

Sidney Bieber Board of Elections Chicago Fourteenth Street Bieber Richard P. Covert Post Office Department Kate Ober Albert Ober War Department St. Peter’s Church Second C Streets Father Curley Mount Olivet Cemetery Ober Ladies' Auxiliary Society Ethel Nettie Ober

Flat rail fares set for Georgia and南south states

Georgia officials plan a flat charge of 2142 cents per mile for passenger trains effective April 1. The policy stems from a governors conference in Atlanta with Governors Glenn and Comer and Gov. Smith. Similar rates are expected in North Carolina Virginia Alabama and Tennessee creating a 212 cent per mile interstate rate across the South.

Atlanta Via State Railroad Commission Conference of Governors Glenn North Carolina Gov Comer Alabama Smith Virgina Tennessee

Southern lowers rate in South Carolina rail travel

Columbia January 3 President W W Finley head of the Southern Railway issued an official statement announcing a voluntary reduction to 212 cents a mile in passenger rates in South Carolina. He added that efforts will be made to persuade connecting lines to adopt an interchangeable mileage plan.

Columbia D. C South Carolina W. W. Finley The Southern Railway Finley South Dakota Rath- Sioux Falls Max Asheville Garland Tlanta South Dakota Railroad Commission Atlantic Cley Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Ohio I Cheyenne Davenport Denver Colo Des Moines Galveston Texas Helena Mont Andianapolis Ind Jacksonville Fra Kansas City Ark Little Rock Marquette Mick Memphis New Orleans New York North Platte Nebr Omaha Pittsburg Pir Portland Ble East Lake City Utah

Weather to Snow Across Atlantic States and Lake Region

Rain has moved in over central valleys Southwest and continues along North Pacific coast, Atlantic seaboard, Lake region and Gulf States. Friday temperatures near normal with North Dakota cooler. Saturday Western rain to Appalachians. Sunday general precipitation across Atlantic coast and Lake region. snow east of Mississippi in northern districts. Winds shift along coasts. Great Lakes wind rises. Also notes on steamers to Europe. Coroner reports accidental death of 3-year-old Gilbert Ehlers from carbolic acid. Chief Justice Shepard improving. funeral arrangements for Mrs Mary Kennedy and details of survivors.

U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Southwest Stlandc Seaboard Lake Region Middle East Gulf States North Dakota Appalachian Mountain Atlantic Coast Lake Mississippi Middle Atlantic New England South Atlantic Gulf Coast Great Lakes Upper Lakes Lower Lakes Grand Banke

Limited Divorce Sought by Wife Against Mason

Madeline Mason petitions District Supreme Court for a limited divorce and alimony from telegraph operator Robert Mason of Union Station. They married August 16 195. The couple lived at 1478 Clifton Street until October 16 1807 when he allegedly deserted her. She accuses drinking jealousy and mistreatment. She left him for refuge with parents. Chief Justice Clabaugh ordered Mason to appear January 18 to show cause on support.

Robert Mason Thhe Union Station Madeline Mason District Supreme Court Clifton Street Justice Clabaugh Mason

Notable Engineers and Officials Die on January 3 4

George H Reynolds a leading mechanical engineer and gun construction expert dies at Mansfield aged 79 in Willimantic Conn Robert H Thomas a Civil War veteran editor and organizer of the annual Grangers picnic dies at 63 in Mechanicsburg Pa Francis P Peabody senior member of Peabody Houghteling Co in Chicago dies aged unspecified on January 4

Willimantic, Conn George H Reynolds Mansfield Mechanicsburg Robert H. Thomas Cal Chicago Francis P. Peabody Peabody, Houghteling & Co

Illustrated Lecture at GWU Marks Classical Club Anniversary

The George Washington University announces the eighth anniversary exercises of the classical club next Saturday at 8 30 pm An illustrated lecture on The Aegean and Crete will be delivered by Prof D G Hogarth MA Tickets are available from the university registrar at Fifteenth and H Streets NW or from Prof Charley E Smith.

George Washington University Classical Club Aegean Crete D. G. Hogarth Charley E. Smith

Butter Quality and Pricing Inquiries Prompted Review

The message asks about payment for butter and expresses uncertainty about quality and price. It requests satisfaction with current pricing and quality, seeking reassurance on value and value alignment.

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Rabbi Simon Eighth Street Dr. Simon Father Carroll Institute Hall Auxiliary of St. Vincent's David D. Porter Garrigan Army and Navy Union Andrew Burt D. J. Stafford Mr. Brockman China Fletcher Brockman National Y. M. C. A Nevitt Andrew A. Boyd Boyd RVAD D.J. Stafford Allison Nailor Bishop Satterlee Masonry Dr. Shrady Bride Law Bernard Father Maguire Lansburgh G Bro 7Th St 8Th St Seaboard Congress Hoover & Denham Seahuara Air Line Center Market A. A. Birney Henry F. Woodard Birney Woodard Richmond Georgia Railroad Commission Gilbert Ehlers Frank J. Ehlers Eleventh Street Robert Humphrey Shepard Seth Shepard District Court of Appeals Belmont Sandy Spring Mill Belmont Dairy CO 14Th Street Northwest Kroeger’s Umbrella Store St. N. W Tharp Berkeley Rye Paper Prima Dalian W. Grove Peter Grogan H and I Sts National Clearing House For Ingleside Ter George H. Reynolds Sanders & Stayman Co F Street Elphonzo Youngs Co Ninth Street Oss. Groceries Tennessee Dairy Butler J.J. Georges & Son Tno Pa. Ave Christian Xander’s Telliston
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