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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1908

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13

Memorial Meeting Planned for Late Rev Denis Stafford

A large memorial gathering is set for Sunday February 9 at 4 PM in a local theater to honor the late Rev Denis Joseph Stafford pastor of St Patrick's Church. Public and business leaders including Commissioner Macfarland and many city figures joined a preparatory meeting to form general and executive committees and organize fund raising aimed at 1500 dollars from church pew holders.

National Capital St Patrick's Church Denis Joseph Stafford Macfarland Commissioner Macfarland J. H. Small, Jr E. F. Stoddard John F. Clipper Frank P. Madigan Edgar D. Shaw John T. Callaghan Patrick J. Hartigan J. Augustus Flynn M.D. O'Connell W. J Keane P . J. Treanor A. C. Joy BJ Walsh Charles W Dan John W. Melody D. D. M . Weller William Henry Dennis J. D O'Connor John J. Dolan John S Larcombe William i. Carroll N. H Shes P. J. Brennan Jeffrey C. O'Connell John H Ma. Bruder Ross Fishburn Scott C Bone Thomas EH. McGuigan Bawards Rabbit Abram Simon Canon Rudolph John van Schaick, Jr WF Deniney John Joy Edson Frederick D. Power Upton H. Ridenour Thomas J Donovan William F.downey George T Kolb Charles W. Needham John Joy Edeon P J. Hartigan Robert N Harper Richart Qulahan Father Stafford BE Patrick’s Church

New Lessons For Pupils On Tuberculosis Education

Lecture committee on the prevention of consumption discussed teaching school children about tuberculosis at Dr. Fremont-Smith’s home in Massachusetts avenue. Attendees included Gen George M Sternberg and several doctors and clergymen. Treasury clerk Harry C. Lewis was ordered to show cause Friday why he should not pay alimony and be restrained from harming his wife and children. Peter McGraw’s appeal of a police dismissal for intoxication is set for a future rehearing. Mrs Harford’s will, dated 1901, filed for probate, leaves her estate to her children with Charles F. Walker as executor.

Fremont-Smith Massachusetts Avenue George M Sternberg William C Woodward William C. Rives William C. Gwynn Charles W. Richardson B . Randolph Larkin W. Glazebrook William G Erving James F. Mitchell Hamilton Wright Louis Stern Emile Berliner John van Schatck Isabel L. Strong C. F. Walley Eugenia M. Bray Treasury Harry C. Lewis Treasury Department Lily C. Lewis Washington Justice Gould Callas Peter McGraw Police Trial Board Thomas C Taylor McGraw Trial Board Harford Annie Harford Charles F. Walker

Tailor Buys Jessup Estate. Plans Modern Storefront

J Fred Gatchel, a tailor, has purchased a four story brick dwelling at 420 Fourteenth Street NW for about 29000 from the Jessup estate and will convert it into a store and office building with a wide glass bow window. He will occupy the first floor and invest about 5000 in improvements. Nearby grocer James D Donnelly, owner of the adjoining property at 18 Fourteenth Street, plans to remodel his building and move from the northwest corner of Fourteenth and T streets, noting the block’s shift to business has raised his land value by about 28000.

J. Fred Gatchel Jessup Fourteenth Street Frank Up Square James D. Donnelly Gatchel Mr. Gatchel Fourteenth and T Streets Donnelly Hla

British Scion in a Gell Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

Robert Janson forty four a self described British noble heir and Oxford graduate said to be a Boer War veteran was arrested on disorderly conduct in front of the State War and Navy building. He wore a British officer uniform and claimed embassy aid while staying at the YMCA on G Street NW.

Robert Janson Oxford Tha ‘Phira State War Janson Young Men’s Christian Association G Street Northwest Association England Hia Franklin W. H. Kennard Bree London Kennard Liverpool Washington

Protests Seek Removal of All Grade Crossings Before Rail Payment

East Washington Citizens' Association protests the $1,500,000 payment to the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company by the United States government for the passenger station at Sixth and B Streets NW until all grade crossings are eliminated. Commissioners forward the matter to the corporation counsel for consideration, arguing federal acts require removal after authorization and the union station act links payment to crossing abolition. The group contends the railroad will lose incentive to remove crossings once paid.

East Washington Union Station Pennsylvania Station

Milk Bill Approved by District Commissioners

The commissioners approved the milk protection and improvement bill written by the expert milk commission appointed last April. It will be sent to Congress for enactment. Commissioner Macfarland praised the experts work done without pay. He cited international interest and The London Lancet editorial noting the standard setting impact for both Britain and the United States.

Expert Milk Commission Congress Macfarland London Lancet Great Britain United States

Health officer probes huckster wagon sanitation issues

Health Officer Woodward and assistant Dr Woodward oversee a rigid inspection of huckster wagons amid complaints about overnight produce storage in merchants stables. They report insanitary conditions, citing 250 plus produce merchants and ongoing inspector challenges.

Woodward

Arthur F Bloomer Dead a Washington Printer and Writer

Arthur F Bloomer a renowned Washington printer known as Perd Bloomer died yesterday at Sibley Hospital after a brief illness. He was fifty six, longtime referee in the Government Printing Office proofreading division and former foreman of the National Republican. A writer and author of Ante room Tales, he held leadership in Columbia Typographical Union and multiple Masonic bodies. Surviving wife and daughter are in Munich. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM from W R Speare's on Tenth and F streets.

Arthur F. Bloomer Washington Perd" Bloomer Sibley Hospital Bloomer Government Printing Office National Republican Columbia Typographical Union Cincinnati Harmony Lodge Columbia Chapter Orient Commandery Adoniram Cornell Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine Munich Bavaria Miss Bloomer Johnston Grand Lodge of Masons Masons W R Speare

Cortelyou's Act Upheld In Thorpe Payment Case

Judge Daniel T. Wright upheld Assistant District Attorney McNamara's view that Secretary Cortelyou properly declined payment to Prof. Francis N. Thorpe for manuscripts of five volumes on Charters and Constitutions. A jury will decide if the delivered manuscripts match the contract terms. Senators and Representatives ready to testify. Rep Tawney seeks to hold payment pending Library Committee review.

Thorpe Treasury Daniel T. Wright District Supreme Court Stuart McNamara George B Cortelyou the Treasury Francis N. Thorpe University of Pennsylvania States Territories Congress Stillings Corlelyou Tawney House Committee On Appropriations Cortelyou

Curran Seeks Absolute Divorce in District Supreme Court

William Curran sues for absolute divorce alleging infidelity by Mildred M Curran. Co respondents named. Married May 30 1903 in Baiiston Virginia. she was seventeen. They lived in Takoma Park on Blair road until 1907. Curran, a cashier, accuses her of inviting others into their home during his absences. No action yet. referral to examiner planned. Mildred has counsel and will answer shortly.

Mildred M Curran William Curran District Supreme Court Curran Baiiston Charles A Langley Curren Blair Road Takoma Park Frits Reuter

Revival at Hamanac Church Continues Strong Interest

The Hama ine Methodist Episcopal Church hosts the third week of revival services after Monday night opening. The program mirrors the Sunday night subject meeting with chorus singing and a sermon by Rev Thomas Harrison. Dr Guthrie, recently ill, has returned and joins in the services.

Hamanac Hamaine Methodist Episcopal Church Alonzo Tweedale Thomas Harrison Guthrie

Catholic University Collections Reach 184146 in Baltimore

City bulletins note the annual collection for the Catholic University of America in the Baltimore archdiocese totals 184146 with 55 churches colleges and seminaries contributing. St Patricks Church leads with 70 and Baltimore Cathedral gives 750 while St Stephens ranks third at 125. Funeral services were held for Mrs Laura Sir Himan Blagden at the Church of the Epiphany with interment at Congregational Cemetery.

Catholic University Catholic University of America Baltimore Ieader St Patrik'’s St. Stephen's

Twenty Seventh Annual Meeting of Forestry Association Opens

The twenty seventh annual meeting of the American Forestry Association opens at the New Willard with Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson giving an address. Gifford Pinchot chief forester will speak on The Situation Regarding Our Natural Resources with prominent figures incl Senator Gallinger Gov Hoke Smith Prof George Swain Mark Packard L C Glenn W J Ler and others attending. The reception at J W Pinchot's home tonight has been canceled due to his illness.

American Forestry Association New Willard James Wilson Gifford Pinchot Anto Senator Gallinger New Hampshire Hoke Smith Georgia George F Swain Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mark Packard Buffalo L C Glenn Vanderbilt University Ler

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