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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1915

Page

9

Plan French benefit to aid French artists in war

Recognition of services by Ecole des Beaux Arts to American art students prompts a Willard benefit titled Soiree Artistique. The event, organized by Society of Beaux Arts Architects Washington with partners, will feature Mile Yvonne de Trawitle, dances and a costume ball to raise funds for French artists and architects families affected by the war.

Ecole Des Beaux Arts Pans the Willard Society of Beau Arts Architets American Institute of Architects Washington Architectural Club Washington Society of Artists Yvonne de Trawitle Opera Comique Patria Society of Beaux Arts Architects of Washington George Oakley Wyotten Frederick H Hirocks Kersucer Jo Plenri de Sthout Idsvard Moller Fhultaed Beved WO Murphy Nathan Wyeth A LL Marris Bedford Brown Paul Bart~ Tett William PC. Draper Joseph

Southern Railway to Double Track 2.7 Miles in Virginia

Bids are being received for grading work on the 2.7 mile wash lig ton to Washington line between Orange and Charlottesville Virginia. The project, estimated at 1 500 000 dollars, aims to create a continuous 21 mile double track stretch from Washington to Charlotte and expand the total to 3387 miles of double track, generating work and expenditure in the region.

Orange Charlottesville Southern Railway Atlanta Ofice Melly Southern Washington Charlotte

Grain Shipments Block Tracks at Altoona

Massive grain arrivals strain Altoona freight yards. Some 1379 cars of wheat for export sit idle on side tracks awaiting orders as West supplies surge and East export posts fill. The scene prompts debate over harvest prospects and policy.

Altoona Vttahillegh Tan Seaboard

Free Book On Drink Habit by Edward J Woods

A well known New Yorker once addicted for sixteen years claims a quick lasting way to quit drinking. His book offers vital information for drinkers and families, presented in an easy readable narrative with illustrations. It promises free delivery to any respondent.

New Yorker Edward J Woods New York City

Youthful School Bank Opens At Grover Cleveland

A new student bank at Grover Cleveland School operates fifteen minutes before school starts and after classes. Frank Bexter serves as teller and Alvin Riggles as cashier, with about 60 depositors placing funds. By the third day, deposits reached $61 from roughly 60 accounts, with a 10 cent minimum to open.

Grover Cleveland Frank Bexter Alvin Riggles

Prohibition clash over licenses and liquor influence in Senate

Senate Democrats debate excise actions and transfer of a license amid allegations of liquor interests pressuring officials. Senator Jones cites 18 violations near churches and 28 near inhabited alleys, lists licenses and clubs, and questions fire limit boundaries and board discretion as he links to Prohibition efforts and political pressure.

Willam S. Columbus Sheehy Columbus Senator Jones Congress Jones Washington

U S Red Cross in Trench Work Near Belgrade

The American Red Cross hospital unit led by Dr Edward Ryan in Servia saved many lives around Belgrade. Miss Emily Simmonds, a British Red Cross nurse, reported trenches 400 yards from firing lines, the American arrival lifting dire shortages. The St Paul brought Belgian families to the Southwest and other readers noted ongoing political debates on prohibition and Senate procedures with Senators Simmons, Vardaman, and James weighing in on liquor policy.

New York American Red Cross Servia Edward Ryan Scranton Belgrade Emily Simmonds Red Cross St. Paul Simmonds Roosevelt Hospital France Bervin U. S Ryan United States Antwerp Duchess of Manchester Simmons Sheppard Senate Senator Vardaman Vardaman Texas Simmons and

University Officers Elected and Society Notices

The George Washington University Officers elected include Melville R. Walton president and George A. Degnan vice president. A committee seeks tuition remission for Cherry Tree editor and business manager. trustees denied. book not published this year. Girls Glee Club roster updated with Everil Worrell as president and notable members listed. Also named are officers for the Connecticut Avenue Citizens Association and Merchant Tailors Exchange. Recitals, lectures, and social events are announced, with plans for a spring law school senior class banquet. Family and club notices, a Young Women’s Hebrew Association home opening, and various society meetings fill the page with local civic and cultural activity.

George Washington University Association of Melville R. Walton Columbia College George A Degnan Engineering James F. Pierce Law Fred M. Fogle Columbian College Cherry Tree Girls’ Glee Club George Washington University Everil Worrell Mary Tyndall Marie Gatchell Elizabeth Richardson Ruth L.ayler Directresa Joanna Best Helen Cain Margaret Haines Esther Kahn Gladys Kain Florence Keegan Florence Kerby Mildrad Padgett Florence Post Helen Short Dorothy Stiefel Elsa Weber George Washington University Law School

Ely's Cream Balm Clears Catarrh Fast

Quick relief for head colds and catarrh with Ely's Cream Balm. The scented antiseptic cream is applied in the nostrils to open air passages, reduce swelling, and ease nighttime breathing. A small bottle from the druggist promises instant relief and renewed comfort.

Ely

Births Reported In Local Notices

John H Willems and Annie M Willems have a girl. Stephen I Sheehy and Julia A Sheehy have a girl. Ossin J Ryan and Marguerite E Ryan have a girl. Paul F Myers and May Myers have a boy. Albert H B McCarthy and Qeeelia A McCarthy have a girl. David E McIntire and Marguerite McIntire have a boy. Jacob Kantor and Dora Kantor have a boy. James Gordon and Elnora Gordon have a boy. Charles F Edwards and Mery H Edwards have a boy twin. Clarence Coombs and Lillian Coombs have a girl. William Young and Gertrude Young have a boy. Herman Wilson and Mary Wilson have a girl. Rudolph L Palmer and Mary E Palmer have a girl. John V Knnckle and Esther L Knnckle have a boy. Benjamin Kelly and Mammie Kelly have a girl. Raymond Hewistt and Eugenia Hewistt have a girl. John Davis and Marla Davis have a girl. Lee Barnes and Sarah Barnes have a girl. Washington Burrell and Jeruie Burrell have a boy.

John H Annie M. Willems Tephen I Julia A. Sheehy Ossin J Marguerite E. Ryan Paul F May Myers Albert HB Qeeelia A. McCarthy David E Marguerite McIntire Jacob Dora Kantor James Elnora Gordon Charles F Mery H. Edwards Clarence Lillian Coombs William Gertrude Young Herman Mary Wilson Rudolph L Mary E. Palmer W John V Esther L Knnckle Benjamin Mammie Kelly Raymond Eugenia Hewistt Marla Davis Lee Sarah Barnes Ned Neonie Bridgeforth Washington Jeruie Burrell

Licensed To Marry page fragment with names and ministers

A fragmentary notice lists potential marriages including Jancis A Hurley 28 and Angela A Herbert M1 with The Rev. W A SFedderspoon. Frank Seymour 22 and Jane Branch 19 of Norfolk VA. also references The Rev HB Hosley and Helen Gubbett 23 with The Rev W P Mekennay.

Jancis A. Hurley Angela A. Herbert Mortosomee B. Farley Manparet J. Licker W. A. Sfedderspoon Frank Seymour Jane. Branch Norfolk HB. Hosley William Helen Gubbett W. PE Mekennay

Deaths Reported in Local Notices List

A flood of death notices lists multiple individuals with ages and addresses including Lydia Lichty 78 of 3247 Potow, Margaret Hayer 56 of 1114 Ek, King Park 71 of 1010th, William Lowd 75 of 1838 Jat, Herman Schomeyer 47 of Government Chauncey 8, Briggs 70 of 2208 Newark, Albion Johnson 39 of 2455 18th, Genevieve Graves 84 of 1618 T, John Bingham 3 at Garfield Hospital, Robert Marten 68 of the bfeand ata, M Gants 65 of 648 Westminster, Irving Paxton 5 of 2430 K, Pyles 87 of 2500 Wis, Ben Ryan 3 days at Georgetown, Dorothy Jackson 10 at Freedmen’s Hospital, Charles West 45 at Freedmen’s, Pantha Smith 60 at 2407 Ge, Norman Friti 18 of 524 Bie, Tithe Waters 68 of 1010 are, Wilson of Freedmen’s Home, James Lewin 11 of 2239 Chest, Ashton 2 months at Te Gaidale.

Lydia W. Lichty Margaret E. Hayer EK St King M. Park William O. Lowd Herman Sehoameyer Chauncey Briggs Newark St Newark St. Albward L. Johnson, 3E., 9 Years 2455 18Th Wt Genevieve B. Graves T St. Sa John E. Binugham Garfield Hospital Robert B. Marten Bfeand Ata Ents M. Gants Westminster St Irving Paxton K St. Aw Pyles Wis Hyan Georgetown University Dorothy Jackson Charles West Freedmens Hospital Pantha Smith Agnes Scott Norman Friti Tithe Waters Wilson James Lewin Chester Ashton Gaidale

Wile Joins Laskey’s Staff In Alexandria

Charles Bendheim, longtime Virginia and District of Columbia lawyer from Alexandria, named assistant United States attorney. He will replace T. Morris Wampler, resigning February 1. Bendheim, GWU Law 1886 graduate, served 25 years at local and Virginia bars and chaired Alexandria general laws committee. He helped organize the Wilson Marshal Carlin Democratic Association and twice served in the Virginia legislature before declining renomination.

Charles Bendheim Alexandria Bar of Virginia District of Columbia United States John L. Laskey Bendheim T. Morris Wampler Bendhelm Columbian University George Washington University Circuit and Corporation General Laws Wilson-Marshell- Carlin Democratic Association Virginia

Dinner to Wadsworth and GOP Banquet Honors Senator-Elect

The New York Republican congressional delegation hosted a reception and banquet at the Willard in Washington honoring Senator-elect James W. Wadsworth Jr. Speakers included Frederick C. Tanner and Senator John Root. Telegrams of regret came from Gov Whitman and Justice Hughes. Attendees included Representative William Calder and others. Calder acted as toastmaster and helped raise nearly $1,000 for charity.

New York Willard James W. Wadsworth Frederick C. Tanner Vel New York State Republican Committee Republican Party Mann Jothn Root Wadsworth Frank P. Woods Iowa Republican Congressional Committee George Fairchild Guv Whitman Justice Hughes United States Supreme Court Walter M. Chandler W HE Charles R. J. Haskell J. W Fairchild LL W. Mott W. W Magen F 3. Parker R B Sanford C B Ward J W. Husted

Thankful note from Brentwood widower after wife found dead

William E Van Sciver sends a letter to Brentwood neighbors expressing gratitude for kindness after his wife Clara R Van Sciver was found dead New Year’s night. He defends the burial timing and a rapid remarriage ten days later, asking that rumors cease and wishing happiness for all involved.

William van Sciver Clara R van Sciver Brentwood Maryland van Seiver Foss Foundation William E van Sciver

Clubman Grange Fractures Skull After Hunt Fall Near Malvern

Special to The Washington Post. prominent Philadelphia society figure A D Graham and hunter circles mourn as Grange lies in Bryn Mawr Hospital with a fractured skull, jaw and collarbone after his horse fell at a Malvern fence during the Radnor hunt chase. Witnesses Stanley Reeve and Robert LeMontgneorma report a classic takeoff turned muddy, horse floundering and Grange pitched against the fence.

A.D. Graham Washington Post Philadelphia Janis -Alexander D. Grange Bryn Mawr Malvern Mr Grange D. Stanley Reeve Robert le Montgeorma Mr. Heeves

Tragic family killings shock Philadelphia home

A 28 year old woman Anna Freeth and her two sons Roy Erwin aged 1 and Mason Freeth aged 7 were found dead in the rear of their Philadelphia home. Bas Ina Shed is named as the suspect. A letter carrier discovered the scene after smelling gas and breaking in. The article suggests the woman may have killed herself and the children in a gas tragedy.

Philadelphia Jan Anna Freeth Roy Erwin Mason Freeth Bas Ina Tha Gan

Police News Notes Chronicle Local Tragedies and Accidents

John Trayde died of heart disease at 35 in his home at 319 Eattett southeast. John Hancock, 12, was shot in the left hand with an air rifle while playing with another boy at 1224 Ives Place southeast. Sarah Grose, six, died from injuries after being run over by Charles Greene’s automobile. Mrs. Mo R Crandall was knocked down at North Street and the Avenue and returned home unassisted. John Ryan, 15, escaped injury when his bicycle collided with an automobile owned by James T Mitchell. Two horses bolted at Seventeenth and K streets northwest, crashing into a one-horse team. Mattingly’s wagon was damaged. Jesse Harris, colored, died at Emergency Hospital from a skull fracture. police seek another colored man believed to have hit him with a pitchfork.

W. E. O'Connor Michael J. Lynch Pennsylvania Avenue William Doyle Wisconsin Avenue George FP. Harrigan Ninth Street James O’connor North Cappttel George W. Hall William Hanlon Seventh Street Stephen Chaconas Daniel J. Alman Fourteenth Street Patrick F. Neligan John N. Trant Gregor Kramm Nouthwest Minnie E. Costello H Street John E. Boninl North Capitol Street Kate H. Welch Third Street Maurice Galley Patrick J. Bligh Patrick J. Daly Francia J. Stanton Michael T. Greene D Street W. J. Leary Capitol W. T. Babbington Thomas Cannon Washington Jones Congress Aqueduct Bridge Georgetown Excise Board Grand Hotel Fifteenth Street Senator Jones Senate Edward Gardiner Court of Appeals Gardiner John Hancock Ives Place Charles Greene Munsey Sarah Grose Colored Greene Mo R Crandall North Street Avenue John Ryan Florence Atrest James T Mitchell Nineteenth Street New Jersey Avenue F Street Lucas Simims Second Street Seventeenth James Mattingly Mattingly Jesse Harris S M Perry SS First Street Northwest Teuck Harris

Two Grateful Women Praise Peruna in Letters

Two women from Appleton Tennessee and St Louis share experiences with Peruna. They credit the tonic with improved health, strength, appetite, and recovery from chronic ailments, praising the product and recommending it to others in letters to Peruna’s Medical Department.

Peruna A. Haberkorn Gravois Ave St Louis Peruna Company Columbus Ohio

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