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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1917

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3

Eastern Star Elects Unity No 22 Inaugurated New District Unit Also Elects Its Officers

The Eastern Star Unity No 22 was instituted and its officers for the year chosen during sessions opening Thursday at the Masonic Temple. The event featured installation of new officers including Grand Matron and other leading posts. Attendees heard reports from Past Matrons and noted plans for Friday sessions. The proceedings included remarks by Grand officials and the election of officers for the Eastern Star and Masonic chapters.

Order of Que Astern Masonic Temple Acre Unity Geonod Flartford Mick Gadd Jeanette Newth Eleemed Amd Tae Ehour Marcon Charles & Fiver Pom Tee Grotml Ida Vv. Faber Heoueutao Alcena Lasom Ben W. Murch Geobush Eire Orabock Williamson Warttiy Albert RB Snavely Wweartas Mariesret de Wolf Assocuive Josephine Rich Maury FR. Snavely Mary J. Harill My Mo Candee Apve

This Woman Says Friends Marvel At Wonderful Change

A Baltimore woman chronicles her long battle with illness, detailing poor appetite, headaches, and digestive misery before using a tonic medicine. After weeks she reports clearer complexion, restored appetite, sleep, and energy, claiming relief from constipation and liver issues. Lists drugstores distributing the remedy.

Elin Wright Pranstig Street Baltimore Andria

Winter Snow Transforms White Sulphur Springs Resort

The first snow storm of the year brings a winter sports scene to White Sulphur Springs West Virginia with toboggans sleigh bells and park rides. Mr and Mrs Thomas M Brown on their honeymoon join others like Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hamilton of Minneapolis and Mrs John M Morgan Wing hosts at Springs while Tobogganing coasting and Catamount trail outings draw visitors.

Mountain Resort Thomas M. Brown John M. Morgan Wing Springs White Sulphur Springs W. Va Henry L. Gaw Rebecca W. Gaw Emily Gaw Montague’s Park O. K. Hawes Fan River Mass Lloyd Hamilton Minneapolis

New Golf Clubhouse Opened For Fort Monroe Visitors

Fort Monroe Va Jan 13 The opening of the new Old Point Golf and Country Clubhouse with tea drew early arrivals and army circle visitors. The six minute ride from steamship piers places it near the aviation station where reserve Signal corps airmen study. Notable guests included Maj Mitchell Capt Milling and Capt Clarke from Washington. Mrs Mitchell Warrison and son visited, and William Kent Jr and family enjoyed the new golf links.

Fort Monroe Old Point Army Circle United States Reserve Signal Corps Atlantic Coast Aeronautical Station Franklin K. Lane, Jr Washington Maj Mitchell Milling Clarke Government Aero Board Mitchell Warrison and Son William Kent, Jr

Tribute to Mgr William P Russell New Bishop

Washington citizens plan a public reception and testimonial for William P Russell newly named Bishop of Caresslon. A Sunday March 11 event at Wolf's Theater will mark the showcase, with prominent figures including Rev Dr Van Schaack, Theodore W Noyes, A Leftwich Sinclair, and others assisting.

Commercial Club Mgr William ‘Yp Russell Caress Charles J. Columbus Cue H. Rudolph

Economic Club To Dine On Rail Regulation Discussion

The Heonom Club will hold its second dinner at the Ebbitt tomorrow night to discuss Regulation or Control of Railway Transportation in the United States. Prominent speakers include Senator Francis G. Newlands Prof William Ripley Frank Trumbull and others. Thom as Mwatys presides. executive officers and committee members listed.

United States Heonom Club Ebbitt Francis G. Newlands William 4. Ripley Harvard University Frank Trumbull Ederick ©. Howe Immigration Commissi New York Milo F. Maltbie Public Service the Fate of Oscar TV. Crosby Thomas Mwatys Parents Noyes George Otig Smith I. A. Fischer Alfred B. Leet Thomas Ewing Frankita Kk. Lane Interior Carl Vrooman Agriculture A. S. Worthington Warren Worth Bralley Pennsylvania Martin A. Knapp J. FL Biount Charles Wood Alexander Britton Alpheus Jr. Snow Iquin Wf. Post Alfred R. Leet Thomas Sterling South Dakota Charles P. Neill Ss. W. Woodward B. Noyes Evans Frowne J. A. Fischer George Otis Smith Plp Claxton

Reception by Cardinal Gibbons Prepares Luncheon at St Patrick's

Cardinal Gibbons will preside at a ten year Cardinal s Day observance at Carrell Hall with a noon reception attended by cabinet members Supreme Court justices diplomats top military officers and many lawmakers. Mass and a special musical program will precede the luncheon with Father O Callaghan and Father Carey among the clergy and a distinguished guest list including ambassadors and several U S Senators and Representatives.

Supreme Court Diplomatic Corps Army Cardinal Gibbons Carrell Hall T Patrick’s Church Tenth H Streets Tuncheon Mer William T. Russell St. Patrick's Bishon Ito Charlestam Father O'Callaghan Paulist Fathers Apostolic Mission House Brookland Father Kelly Father Carey Holy Cross College George Dougherty Edward A. Pace Sigaur- Fay Newman School cKensack N. J. Secial St. Patrick’s Mme. Riarno Spain Norway Mme. Bryn Chimp Clark White Ashurst Tansdell Underwood Whatexy Mann Fitzgerald Ben Johnson Cannon Miss Cannon Tinkham Hilliard Baltimore Catholic University AU

Miss Hazel Bliss to Wed Harold M. Roberts

New York January 13. Mr and Mrs William Egerton Bliss announce the engagement of their sister Miss Hazel Young Bliss to Harold M Roberts son of Frederick E Roberts of Montclair New Jersey. Roberts a Yale Sheffield School graduate class of 1905 is a member of several clubs. Miss Bliss resides with her sister Mrs Alexander Nicoll at 119 West Eighty eighth street. No wedding date set.

New York William Egerton Bliss Hazel Young Bliss Egerton Ames Bliss Jersey City Heights N. J Harold M. Roberts Frederick IE. Roberts Mont Clair Roberts Sheffield Scientific School Yale University Yale Club of Sachem Club of New Haven New York Railroad Club The New England Railroad Club Bliss Alexander Nicoll West Eighty-eighth Street

Washington Prepared film shown to board of trade group

More than 50 members of the Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants' Association viewed 8000 feet of footage of the Incan highway feeder film Washington Prepared at the Willard Brandenburg presided and introduced Robert N. Harper who spoke on the film's making and purpose The film aims to advertise the National Capital and attract visitors with scenes of Washington Arlington Fort Myer Annapolis Fort Monroe Newport News and other landmarks including bird's eye views of the city and armed forces.

Board of Trade, Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants’ Association Wasington Willard Brandenburg Board of Trade Robert N. Harper Philadelphia Washington Arington Fort Myer Annapolis Fort Munroe Newport News United States Army

Lawyers May Bar Portias

New York State lawyers will decide if Portias may join the bar. Current rules allow any lawyer in good standing to join, but a resolution proposed at today’s meeting would bar women. The measure would be postponed for a year and voted on at the next annual meeting.

New York New York State Portias

Free Asthma Cure Offer to Sufferers

A Frontier Asthma Co advertisement claims a new method can cure asthma for free at any age or climate. It invites hopeless cases to try the method at no cost, promising relief from wheezing and paroxysms and asks readers to mail a coupon to Buffalo Minnesota address for a free trial.

Frontier Asthma CO Niagara and Hudson Sts Buffalo, MN

Miss Waldorf to Wed Ensign Walter J. Confer

Announcement from Cincinnati Ohio states Miss Lillian Olive Waldorf daughter of Clem and Mrs Waldorf of Hamilton Ohio will wed Ensign Walter J Confer USN a graduate of Annapolis now aboard the battleship Arizona in New York The wedding is planned for early next summer and the couple will make Washington DC their home with the bride steeped in Butler County Ohio and Cincinnati society.

Cincinnati Ohio Lillian Olive Waldorf Clem Waldorf Hamilton Ensign Walter J. Confer Ensign Center Annapolis Arizona New York Butler County

Croker Couple Visited Miami Sightseeing With Bryan Call

Mr and Mrs Richard Croker arrived from West Palm Beach and spent a few days in Miami sightseeing by car. They called on Mr and Mrs William Jennings Bryan at Villa Serena on the bay front. Mr and Mrs Talbot Hanan of New York hosted fourteen guests at dinner with Mr and Mrs John H Hanan among the attendees. Arrivals included William N Herne and T Mck Herne of Wheeling WV and Winchester Keith of Baltimore.

Miami Ila. An Richard Croker Weat Palm Head William Jennings Bryan Villa Serena Bay Front Talbot Hanan New York John H. Hanan William N. Herne T. Mck. Herne Wheeling, W. Va Winchester Keith Baltimore

George Gordon Kings Occupy Their Newport Residence

Mr and Mrs George Gordon King arrived from New York and occupy their residence in Oakwood terrace Newport RI Jan 13 Mrs Austin L Sands stays at Carson cottage Lieut Comdr Walter C Roper USN and Mrs Roper celebrate the birth today of a son.

Newport George Gordon King New York Oakwood Terrace Austin L. Sands Carson Cottage Walter C. Roper

Niagara Falls on View opens at Woodworld exhibit

A detailed scenic reproduction of Niagara Falls will play in the Auditorium of Woodworld & Lothrop for one week, free to the public. Lectures will be given every half hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It depicts the falls from the Canadian side toward the Horseshoe, with lighting effects, miniature water, mist, and the Maid of the Mist seen moving through a carefully crafted scene. Sunset and moonlight are reproduced in color.

Tomoerrow Woodworld & Lothrop Washington Horseshoe Gorge Philadelphia Lewis

Channing Couple Leave Lenox for Washington

Mr and Mrs Hayden Channing of Boeton have leased a Washington house for the rest of winter and will depart Lenox Monday. Mrs Schenck will close her Lenox residence later this week until April. Miss Caroline T Lawrence returns to Stockbridge from Asheville NC. At Purinton Stockbridge are Gen I Stevens Bryce Mrs James Brown of New York and Miss Marion Biddle of Philadelphia.

Lenox Mass Hayden Channing Boeaton J. Frederick Schenck Washington James Brown New York Marion Biddle Philadelphia

Central High seniors earn diplomas for swimming

The senior class at Central High is set to receive diplomas. It was announced yesterday that the last member who could not swim has learned. The board of education made swimming an official graduation requirement, noting Central’s pool as a fitting venue for the milestone.

Central High Sciio Central Board of Education

Teyte Triumphs In Faust At Poli's Theater

Boston National Grand Opera Company staged Gounod's Faust at Poli's Theater with a large audience. Maggie Teyte impressed as Marguerite, while Jose Mardones and Graham Marr offered strong Mephistopheles and Valentine performances. Riccardo Martin's Faust was less distinguished, and Dorothy Fallis added charm as Siebel. Iris received a Washington premiere with Tamaki Miura as Iris, Tovia Kittay, Thomas Chalmers, Virgilio Lazzari, and scenic display featuring Fujiyama and a sun hymn.

Marguerite Poli Boston National Grand Opera Company Gounod Maggie Teyte Jose Mardones Mephistopheles Graham Marr Valentine Riccardo Martin Faust Dorothy Fallis Siebel Maria Winiestskaja Giorgio Pullti Martha Wagner Fulgenzio Guerrieri Tovia Kittay Miss Miura Thomas Chalmers Kyoto Virgilio Lazzari Iris

Bazaar for War Sufferers Attracts Noted Patrons

A February bazaar at Convention Hall will aid widows and orphans of the central powers. Countess Bernstorf and Baroness Zwie dinik will patronize and dispense tea. Mme Stephan Panaretoff leads an oriental coffee room with other patronesses. A dancing end, booths, theater, dining room, cafe, and soda fountain will line the main street of the town as Martin Wiegand and associates transform the hall. Rev Paul A Menzel invites singing societies for a Fatherland songs chorus with first rehearsal at Concordia Chapel.

Countess Bernstorf Convention Hall Bernstorf Zwiedinek Mme Stephan Panaretoff Abdul Hak Husaein- Bey von Hatzfeldt-Trachenberg Robert 5S. McCormick Richard Townsend Christian Hauge Christian Heurich Martin Wiegand Paul A. Menzel Concordia Chapel

Fox Bites Woman Twice During Cat Rescue

Patterson New Jersey January 13 Mrs L B Smith reports she was attacked by a fox in her dooryard while rescuing a pet cat. The animal bit her arm twice and she required a physician's care after the encounter in the darkness.

Geta-It Corn Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Geta-It as the world’s best corn remover. It claims immediate relief from pain and inflammation, with corns shrinking and peeling away after 2 to 3 drops. Priced at 25c, available via BE Lawrence & Co. and sold in Washington by local drug stores.

BE. Lawrence & Co Chicago Washington O'donnell’s Drug Stores Peoples’ Drug Stores P. G. Affleck

Thief Steals 17000 Fertilizer Sacks in Virginia Plant Heist

Washington Post Bureau reports Virginia Carolina Chemical Company losses total 417000 sacks valued at 3000 over eight months. Four youths admit stealing sacks sold to a junk dealer Bennett. Mrs Bennett fined 10 dollars, youths admonished. Separate divorces granted and pending in circuit court. Relief Hook and Ladder Company reelects John Trimyer as president. company crews named for the year. Also notes Habana visit, reception plans for Company G, and an eye remedy advertisement promising 50 percent sight improvement in a week with Bon-Opto tablets.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Virelinia-Carolina Chemical Company Bennett

Richmond Regiment to Meet After Border Return

A regiment returning from the border will assemble at the chamber of commerce rooms at seven tonight. The local company, mustered out in Richmond, is due to arrive here at noon Wednesday. The Rev Dr Berryman Green will preach at the morning service in Christ Episcopal Church, with rector Rev William Morton preaching at the seminars. Christ and St Pauls congregants will hear John Stewart Ryan of the Richmond News Leader speak on the church pension fund. Harry Hammond was reelected secretary and treasurer of the Virginia Ice Manufacturers Association in Richmond.

Chamber of Ecommerce Richmond Lr. Berryman Green Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia Christ Episcopal Church William]. Morton Green St. Pauls Christ Churches John Stewart Ryan Richmond News-Leader Harry Hammond Virginia Tce Manufacturers’ Association

Cascarets Promised To Clean Up Bilious Bowels

An advertisement extols Cascarets as a gentle once a day cleansing remedy for bilious, constipated systems. It promises relief from head aching, sour stomach, and tired mood, claiming a 10 cent box will refresh the user and promote a cheerful, productive day.

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Eastern Star Bertha G. Hudson Institution of New Chapter Og Tiridseena Leet Mano Joseph H. Milans Rose AL Yost Ceceila Atchison Mary Fiom Testoy Mayberry Helen Uarniued Onihiet Minerva Ead Imarsinh Florann Tuaregy Gand Warde Frank Moes Paar Grand Mateeua Viren Lamend Kilian Z. Watson Itas Helen Bey Strue Pastron Maude Wright Gale Simel Gusack Aostatin Apie Wilson Font Peer Orhar Taldiewell Battimore At Arms Dreco Newarar James G. Hudson Esther Mgr. Russell Economic Club Senator Newlands Mev Miss Hazel Young Bliss Lincoln Highway New York State Association George Gordon Niagara Falls Woodward & Lothrop Mr. and Mrs Central High Teyte Resents Cat Gil Keurman J. B. T. Thornton Eva V. Harmon Edward James Harmon Maude L. Balitou Spencer F. Battou John M. Orndorf Nellie V. Orndorff Elsie Mueller Theodore Mueller Alvin M. Fugit Agnes C. Fugit C. E Trimyer Relief Hook and Ladder Company John H. Trimyer John Clapdore G. M. Myers Charles Clarkson J. E. Howell J. L. Peed Howell F. D. Moore J. E. Shinn C. H. Wildt Bernard Hamilton Cuba J. Ellis Norris Habana M. R. Norris Prince Street Guardsmen Company G First Virginia O’donnell's LiggeiUs Fiker Urgeman Ady Church Services Today Benjamin FF. Goodman Lincoln Building John W. Terry Roanoke Adolph Raum Becaume
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