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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
11
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Evangelist Dr. Harrison warns that many church members are unconverted and shows signs of backsliding such as declining prayer and trivializing sin. At Hamline Methodist Church, altar calls drew penitent converts even after dismissal, with meetings set to continue two weeks nightly at 7 20. Rev W P Thirkield adds that the mind is endless and true renewal comes from communion with God.
Judge W De Lacy of the Juvenile Court told the Council of Jewish Women at the Eighth Street Temple that the state now treats dependent children differently from criminals. He described reforming aims, cited court anecdotes, and praised improved outcomes for neglected Washington children. Mrs Goldsmith introduced the speaker and a musical program followed.
The largest crowd of deaf persons gathered for the farewell sermon of Rev. George F Fuick at Trinity Parish Hall. After services Baltimore afternoon, Rev. Mr. Flick left for a new field covering Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa and Nebraska with Chicago as headquarters. He served with the Washington and Baltimore Deaf-Mute Mission as lay reader and pastor for four years and helped build the mission from almost nothing to a large community. W. O Stafford was appointed by Bishop Satterles as lay reader to assist Rev. J Whildin for the coming year.
The Washington district Methodist Episcopal monthly conference unanimously approved reappointing Rev J W R Sumwalt as presiding elder and returning Rev W L Lynn to Gorsuch M E Church pastorate. Church reports show progress, 30 new members, Hunt re elected recording steward, officials re elected with Roscoe Morile added. A Wednesday musical and literary entertainment will be held at Gorsuch Church under the Young People's Social Circle.
Rome January 26 Rev Father Maria Bernado of the Capuchin Order returns with an autograph letter from King Menelik and two long presents for the Pontiff. He will bring Abyssinian Catholic priest rescued from persecution to Rome. The Pope has largely recovered from gouthy attack after care by Drs Petavel and Marchiavava.
The Ohio Republican Association will hold a meeting this evening at G A Ht Hall, 1412 Pennsylvania avenue. Addressers include Gert J. Warren Keifer and Hon J F Lanning with other speakers. Musical numbers by FY B Bryan, Mrs Holland, Miss Stockwell, Mr Desmond, and Mr Slaughter will read. All ovations are invited.
Emma Goldman barred from lecturing in Washington at Pythian Hall after Maj Sylvester refused renewal of the hall license. Self Educ Educational League canceled the engagement citing license issues, with Goldman remaining in Baltimore and the audience learning of the postponement. Maurice Philipa, acting for the league, said the permit was canceled to avoid offending authorities. May Sylvester said he acted lawfully in denying the permit. Police said Pythian Hall lacked a current license for the year.
E D Stodder of Atlantic City has sought department heads including the Survey and Forestry to publicize his idea of converting ocean waves into electricity. He has built a miniature plant at Youngs Pier with a raft-like float between pier columns, cables raise and rock it, powering an air compressor and engine to generate electricity. He argues wave power could curb coal depletion and scale up for broader electric needs.
Friends of the late Father Stafford pastor of St Patrick's Church in the National Capital propose a memorial meeting. A preliminary arrangement will occur in the District building board room on Tuesday January 28 at 2 o'clock, with invitations signed by Commissioner Macfarlane Scott C. Bone and John Jay Edson.
Police issued a search for Tony Patrell eight, of 26 Massachusetts Avenue NW, who vanished from home yesterday morning, and Howard McDermott fifteen, of Baltimore. A description of both boys has been circulated to precincts.
William Jennings Bryan met Commissioner West at Providence Hospital for a half hour of private talk and anticipates his release later this week. Sunday School entertainment planned at Rhode Island Avenue M P Church NW next Friday to raise funds for the building project. A playlet The Bachelors Club to be presented by MMC and Builders classes. YWCA vesper service drew many women. Miss Mary Lattimore spoke on Chinese mothers and wives. Miss Marie Morse sang with autoharp. Business High School announces mid year graduates. fourteen students listed. Five hundred dollars in prizes to be awarded in a post contest promotion with two illustrations in Fest. coupons for big prizes.
Albert, a Filipino translator, quarreled with Miss Nina Mudd and her father Ernest Mudd at the Ninth Street Northwest residence. He choked Nina, then struck Ernest. Kemp and Wollard aided in subduing him and delivering him to police. Albert claimed provocation, was treated, and released on collateral.
James Chase, a man described as a negro, was identified by Mrs. Margaret Welch at the First precinct station after he was suspected of robbing her pocketbook on Seventh Street Northwest Saturday night. A police chase followed a sighting on Twelfth Street Northwest and Chase was captured.
Funeral services for Mrs Georgianna Hartey who died by asphyxiation Thursday were held at 13 Ninth Street Northwest at 1 PM yesterday. Rev W F Locke of Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church officiated. The body was placed in a vault at Glenwood Cemetery and will later be buried in the family plot. Pallbearers were Willem Doyle Joseph Heley Saul Kine Charles Lord Li Trembly and J. J. Ready.
4 F. Knabe of 811 E Street Northwest was admitted to Emergency Hospital in critical condition from inhaling illuminating gas after a gas stove burner was found on despite him turning off all burners before retiring Saturday night. He improved by yesterday morning and was expected to be discharged today.
At the Washing ton Grain Exchange annual meeting officers and directors were elected: President P T Moran, vice president John Cistel, secretary and treasurer EM Anderson, directors Welter Roberta, J P Pillsbury, Howard L Wilkins, John S Cissel, and P T Moran. Also notes assorted local notices include Heurich beer sales, betting firm references, and Shield of Honor lodge installations. Ex Senator Henry Gassaway Davis was reported much improved at the Shoreham.
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