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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
15
Satisfaction among patrons drives success, promising fair pricing, prompt remedy of mistakes, and confidence in paying what a piece of furniture is truly worth. The advert promises deeper value and better service beyond mere sales.
Dr. Harrison warns many church members are not converted and cites signs of backsliding such as waning prayer and casual sin. The altar filled with penitents after his exhortation as two weeks of nightly meetings continue with sermons on eternal judgment and renewal in Christ.
Judge W De Lacy addressed the Council of Jewish Women at Eighth Street Temple praising reforms in juvenile law. He contrasted modern treatment of dependent children with criminal youths, saying justice now aims to reform and address environment. He cited court anecdotes and praised reform work among neglected Washington children. a musical program accompanied the event.
The largest deaf congregation ever at Trinity Parish Hall attended Rev George F Fuick's farewell sermon. After services in Baltimore, Rev Mr Flick left for a new field spanning Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa and Nebraska with Chicago as headquarters. He led the Washington and Baltimore Deaf-Mute Mission as lay reader and pastor for four years, growing it from almost nothing to a sizable community. W O Stafford was named by Bishop Satterles to assist Rev J Whildin as lay reader for the coming year.
The quarterly conference of Gorsuch M. E. Church unanimously adopted a resolution to reappoint Rev J W R Sumwalt as presiding elder and to return Rev W L Lynn to the Gorsuch pastorate. The pastor and officers reported progress with 30 members added to the rolls. William R Hunt was re-elected recording steward and exhorter. the official board was re-elected with Roscoe Morile added. A musical and literary entertainment will be held Wednesday evening under the Young People's Social Circle.
Rome reports Rev Father Maria Bernado of the Capuchin Order returns with an autograph letter from King Menelik and two Abyssinian animals as a gift for the Pontiff. He will also bring an Abyssinian Catholic priest who suffered persecution. The Pope, recovering from gum infection, was examined by Drs Petavel and Marchiatava to plan preventive treatment.
Ohio Republican Association holds a meeting at G A Ht Hall 1412 Pennsylvania avenue this evening featuring addresses by Gert J Warren Keifer Hon J F Lanning and others. Musical numbers by FY B Bryan Mrs Holland Miss Stockwell Mr Desmond and Mr Slaughter will read. All Onts are invited.
Emma Goldman, famous for anarchist advocacy, was barred from speaking in Washington as Maj Sylvester canceled the permit for Pythian Hall after the hall license renewal was not obtained. The Self-Educational League planned the event with Maurice Phillips securing a hall, but authorities refused admission. Goldman remained in Baltimore, and no lecture occurred.
E D Stodder of Atlantic City urged government officials to back his long standing plan to convert ocean waves into electricity. He has built a miniature plant at Young's Pier using a raft like float and cables to harness wave motion. The setup powers an air compressor and engine to generate electricity, aiming to save coal as supply wanes and suggesting a larger version could serve hundreds of homes.
Friends of the late Father Stafford, pastor of St Patrick's Church, contemplate a memorial gathering in the National Capital. A preliminary meeting will be held January 28 at 2 PM in the District building board room, with invitations signed by Commissioner Macfarlane, Scott C. Bone, and John Jay Edson.
Police asked to hunt Tony Patrell eight of 26 Massachusetts avenue northwest who disappeared from home yesterday morning and Howard McDermott fifteen of Baltimore. Description of the boys has been sent to precincts.
A report notes William Jennings Bryan met with Commissioner West at Providence Hospital for about half an hour. West is expected to leave the hospital later this week as recovery continues.
Vincent Albert, a Filipino translator, quarrels with Nina Mudd and her father Ernest Mudd as Albert allegedly grabs Nina by the throat and fights with Ernest. James Arthur Kemp and William Wollard help police arrest him. he is released on $50 collateral after hospital treatment.
James Chase, a negro, was arrested on suspicion of robbing Mrs. Margaret Welch of her pocket book on Seventh Street NW. Welch identified Chase at the First precinct station after a chase on Twelfth Street NW. Herhart Watts, Welch’s ten year old nephew, also said Chase robbed his aunt and Chase denied the accusation.
Funeral services for Mrs. Georgianna Hartey who died from asphyxiation Thursday were held at her home at 13 Ninth Street Northwest yesterday at 1 PM. Rev W F Locke of Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church officiated. The body was laid in a vault at Glenwood Cemetery for later burial 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 NW was admitted to Emergency Hospital in serious condition from inhaling illuminating gas after leaving burners on a gas stove. He improved and was expected to be discharged today after being found unconscious but later recovering.
At the Washington Grain Exchange annual meeting officers and directors were elected including President P T Moran Vice President John Cistel secretary and treasurer EM Anderson and directors Welter Roberta J P Pillsbury Howard L Wilkins John S Cissel and P T Moran Also mentions business ads and a police notice about a missing wife and a prospectus for investments before shifting to a report that Ex Senator Davis is improved.
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