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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1916
Page
8
A local notice advertises a reduction sale on little children's colored wash dresses with prices listed at 1.45 1.75 1.95 1.95 2.95. The snippet reflects a store clearance style promotion for children's garments.
Travel in style with the Safe-Lock Wardrobe Trunk offering wrinkle free packing for long trips. The trunk features a secure locking system both outside and inside and is touted as durable and light weight. Also advertised is the Neverbreak Wardrobe Trunk at $15 with removable garment rack, sized for both long and short trips.
A wedding held Thursday at noon in Rok Creek parish chapel united Miss Mattie W. Wller, daughter of the late Stephen and Wryddie Mite, with Haymond M. Ager, eldest son of Charles B. and the late Indla Ager. Rev Charles A. Buck officiated. Miss Ruth Miller was matron of honor, with Mr J Norman Ager as best man.
The President and Mrs. Wilson left Washington for Detroit where an address is planned today while Secretary Redfield attends a large commercial congress there. Newport's season features luncheons with Rhode Island and New York governors, arrivals at cottages in Conway New Hampshire, and several weddings and summering hosts including the Grosvenors, Greelys, and Bons parts renting local estates.
Frances faces a tense afternoon as she learns Carp has been hurt and may die. She plans to go to him alone, while Helen and Anne worry about the impact on her. The quiet apartment scene contrasts with urgent calls and emotional tremors as Frances wrestles with love, duty, and fear.
Lieut and Mrs David M LeBreton have leased a cottage at Chelsea New Jersey where they will spend the summer. Mrs Winfield Scott Schrey visits Washington briefly. Mr Hugh Wallace returns to Washington from White Sulphur Springs. Dr Mary Walker Eaton engages to Dr Charter D Swope of the city with the wedding to follow. Mr and Mrs Laurence R Lee of Leesburg Virginia stay at Hotel Lafayette. Others arriving include RB Dobbs and Hana Doth of Philadelphia CG WL and others.
A new film titled The National Capital Prepared is premiering at Poll's Theater. Produced with local business and government support, it highlights Washingtons defenses, the Army and Navy, Fort Monroe naval reviews, and regional institutions, aiming to promote Washington and the Lincoln Highway. Cabinet members and President Wilson aides are expected at tonight's premiere with a nationwide tour planned afterward.
The Rev E B Bagby former pastor of Ninth Street Christian Church, Baltimore, accepted the pastorate of Col umbia Heights Christian Church from James L Wilmuth Treasury Dept official. The congregation meets at Fourteenth Street and Park Road NW, with services led by Wilmuth as elder assisted by J H Shinn. Bagby will assume Sept 1 and building plans envision a new church at Sixteenth Street and Park Road. A growing Sunday school aids the church’s future.
The Navy will soon name Rear Admiral Victor Blue s successor as chief of the bureau of navigation. Blue will take command of the battleship Texas after leaving the Navy Department. Secretary Daniels has delayed his detachment hoping Congress adjourns. Several women are reportedly considered for the post, but no choice is yet confirmed.
The president confirms a court martial sentence of dismissal for John S McCleery of the infantry. He was at Fort Leavenworth last March charged with embezzling funds.
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