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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1907

Page

4

2 Million Dollar Trust Created For Claapp Heirs

Wil lian estate of over 2 million dollars left by John M Clapp to widow Anna P Clapp and three children John H Clapp Alice J Clapp and Frances C Hall. Trusts extend fifteen years with final distribution, Frances Hall fund for Frances C Hall and specific bequests to sister Caroline McAllaster son John A Clapp daughter Alice J Clapp and daughter Frances C Hall. Widow takes dower and furnishings. shares split five ten fifteen year installments with stocks kept, then divided. Additional bequests include 1000 a year for life to Caroline McAllaster and 50000 to son John A Clapp plus coins and jewelry, 350000 to Alice J Clapp, 25000 to Frances C Hall. If all die stock income to children. list of executors named.

Frances C. Hall John M Clapp Pennsylvania Washington Leaning Trust Company Washington Vermont Avenue John H. Clapp Ace J Clapp Frances Hui Pittsburg Anna P Clapp Josph J Darlington Clapp Chicago and Northwestern District Supreme Court Clap Anna P. Clapp Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Vermont Avenue House Takewood Mmendent Pa Hells Caroline C McAllaster James L P McAllaster John A Clapp Masonic Order Alice J Clapp Frances C Hall Aiist Pennsylvania Railroad Company Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company

Marrying Mary at Columbia Next Week Stars Cahill

The Columbia presents Marie Cahill in Marrying Mary next week. William Courtleigh and Eugene Cowles join the original Daly’s Theater cast to revive the famed long-skirted chorus.

Marie Cahill Mary Columbia William Courtleigh Eugene Cowles Daly's Theater

Song Recital Pleases Wrightson at Columbia Theater

Baritone Sydney Lloyd Wrightson gave his first song recital of the season at the Columbia Theater before a large audience. The program featured new English songs by Loehr and Farjeon and a six-song cycle Songs of the Norseland, plus German works by Strauss and Schubert. Ada Birch accompanied and sang Verdi and an encore, with Felix Garziglia and Miss Arley Mott providing support. notable attendees included the Italian Ambassador and Ecuador Legation party.

Sydney Lloyd Wrightson Columbia Theater England Richard Strauss Farjeon Loehr Lehmann Wrightson Foote Strauss Schubert Save 3d Beach Felix Garziglia Arley Mott Ecuador B. H. Warner Henry Calver

McCammon Will Filed Leaves Estate to Wife and Children

Consul General Haywood and multiple others figure in a batch of wills filed for probate. McCammon leaves about 90000 dollars to his children with a life interest to his sister, and Garfield Memorial Hospital named after they die. Executors named include Ormsby McCammon and the American Security and Trust Company.

Haywood Joseph Kay McCammon Kate J. McCammon Garfield Memorial Hospital Ormsby McCammon Abbie B. McCammon Edith N. McCammon McCammon I Street Eodich Patrick I Coffey St Wombie's Church Rey P J O'Connell St Vincent de Paul's Church John F Leary Christine Hinricks Frank Opperman Fourth Street Nathalie Parks Walter Parks Frances Pollock Arlin Margaret Pollock Franz Opperman Germany Louise Walter America McKinney Sne Keziah Wilson Rachel Wilson Ladies’ Auxiliary Regular Volunteer Army Navy Union Annie McKinney Bertie Samkins Martinsville Va Bell Harris Augustus W Gray

Ball of States Postponed By Illness Of Mrs Fairbanks

due to Mrs Charles W Fairbanks illness the Woman's League of the National Junior Republic postponed the annual Ball of the States in Arlington, originally set for January 18. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs Charles W Fairbanks, Vice President Mrs Macy O Lockwood, Secretary Mrs Hannah B Sperry, Secretary Mrs James E Gilbert, and Treasurer Mrs James McNabb.

Charles W. Fairbanks United States Woman's League Natonal Arlington States Republic Macy O " Lockwood Hannah B Sperry James E. Gilbert James McNabb D Merwin Mary 8 Lockwood

Foreign Mission Rally At Vermont Avenue Church

A foreign missionary rally is scheduled at Vermont Avenue Christian Church next Wednesday. Events run from 10% a.m. to 4 p.m. with an evening session at 7:30 p.m. McLean of Cincinnati, Ohio, president of the Foreign Christian Missionary Society, leads. Speakers include David Bloch of India and Rev W Warren of Pittsburgh. Church leaders and members from various Christ denominations attend to learn about mission work across fields.

Vermont Avenue Christan McLean Foregn Christian Missionary Society Cincinnati Ohio David Bloch India W Warren Pittsburg Churches of Digesses of Christ

Dance for Monument Fund In Confederate Veterans Hall

A Washington Camp No 205 United Sons of Confederate Veterans dance drew thirty couples. Grand promenade led by commandant Edwin W Kerrit and maid of honor Miss Elizabeth Goult. Proceeds fund a Arlington Confederate dead monument. Officers listed with roles. chaperon Mrs George Covington.

Confederate Veterans’ Hall Washington Camp No United Sons of Confederate Veteran Edwin W Kerrit Elizabeth Goult George § Covington Arlington Daniel Grant James B’ Hoge J Monroe Britt Wallace ‘Streater George S Covington Dr O Wilkinson Rey Harts W. Platt William’ M. Monroe Fontaine W. Mahood Carolyn Green Elizabeth Gould

Social Gossip from the Seventh Page Confidential Marital Troubles

A stream of society notes centers on Hochfmann and Gebhard family disputes over divorces large debts and hidden trusts. The saga involves Mrs Frederic Neilson pursuing a $65,000 claim and a $260,000 trust fund tied to Frederic Gebhard, with court judgments and family fortune implications. Separately Henry Sanford faces divorce and a forthcoming marriage to Caroline S Wyser amid wealthy ties and Newport society.

Frederic Gebhard Frederic Neilson Egypt Gebhard Neilson Mia Newson W. H. Gebhard Paris Marie Wilson Florodora Wellson New York Lily Langtry America Lulu Moris Baltimore Henry Clews, Jr South Devon Hns Gorn Exchange National Bank Fifth Avenue Mra Neilson Lambert Bowers Hamilton Odell Hhis Caroline S Wdzar Sanford Martin Edgar Newport Tuaedo Newbold Eda Richard H. Williams Samuel L Sanford Yale Henry Sanford Adams Express Company Grace Battersby Brooklyn Bridgeport Conn Sanfords Miss Battersby Brighton Beach Racing Association William A H Engeman Engeman Wyoming Fleary Sanford

Social Turmoil Follows Bridgeport Marriage Fallout

Sanford filed for divorce amid a string of alleged indiscretions and separations. Mrs. Sanford disappeared five days after marriage, later bore a child, and accused him of misconduct while he contested her Wyoming and Connecticut actions. He earned $30,000 a year yet fights paying $8,0900 in alimony. custody of their child is awarded to her.

Bridgeport Sanford Sanfords Wyoming Engeman Cafe Martin Biigeman Bunford Charles W. Taintor Taintor Grace Ethel Gibson Riverside Drive Connecticut

Prohibition Bill Could Reach DC House Soon

Ohio Representative A R Webber, author of a bill to prohibit alcohol in the District of Columbia, addressed the District W C T U at Mount Pleasant Church. He argued liquor taxation harms the distressed and asserted the bill has a good chance of passage this session.

A. R Webber Ohio District of Columbia Mount Pleasant Congregational Church Webber Clinton Smith WCTU Stolth Alphonso Hart Bim S Shelton W. E. de Riemer Charles P. Granfield Charles H. Hall W Ross Fishburn Lindley D Clark Don P Blaine James CG. Fernald Mothers’ Department C . G. Gallagher Eleanor & Walker Flower Mission Depariment Margaret Hills New Jersey T U Jennie W. Robinson Board of Trustees Rosetta E Lawson Loyal Temperance Legion Maynard Twitchell M.B. Catlin Emma I. Randolph W. E de Riemer E. Henry

Forester Pinchot plans North American visit for interest

Gifford Pinchot, chief forester, leaves Washington for New York then Chicago and Rock Springs to attend the Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association convention on January 16 and 17. He proceeds to Salt Lake City for the National Wool Growers’ meeting January 11, 12, and 19, then to Denver for the American National Live Stock Association meeting January 23 and 24, also joining the Colorado State Forestry Association and addressing the Tumbermen’s Club in Cincinnati January 26.

Forester West Gifford Pinchot Washington New York Chicago Rock Springs Wyo Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association Pinchot Salt Lake City National Wool Growers’ Association Denver

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