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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
10
Washington Post reports the Cousins' Club will hold its annual outing at Zoo Park on Saturday with five to six hundred children expected. Mrs Cecilia Robertson Aunt Anna, the children's editor, will be on the grounds at 10 o'clock to greet attendees and supervise activities as many children are involved in war effort programs.
The Cousins' Club announces a casual vacation afternoon with no formal program to allow members to relax and play. Children have contributed to The Posts Children’s Page and the event expects a large attendance, with older members urged to come and any soldier boy members in Washington especially invited. Refreshments will be served in the afternoon.
The will of Miss Evalina Blunt files for probate after her July death. Evelyn B Thicke receives $460000, Katherine Blunt and Trances B Tift each get $50000, Evelyn Blunt MacDonald $15000, Fannie L Blunt $10000. The St Johns Church Orphanage $10000 and Episcopal Eye Ear Throat Hospital $10000. Stanhope E Blunt receives the residue and is named executor, with the Sixteenth Street Northwest property included.
Health Department reports 129 deaths for the week ended July 13 excluding military in stitutions. White deaths rate 138, colored 258. General weekly death rate 189. There were 143 white and 56 colored births, total 199.
Washington society records a flurry of visits and events. Dr Naon returned from Buena Vista Springs while Cuban Minister Ceapedes heads to the Sixteenth Street legation. New York hosts Mayer luncheon at Shoreham with Gen Fitzhugh Lee and Mrs Lee present. The Decker Crossman wedding in Newport. Miss Rita Krone and Lt Kaufman announce nuptials in Washington. Various dinners, dances, and visits by notable figures populate the social calendar.
The will of Gen George W Davis retired U A died July 12 leaves major estate in trust to son in law Philip Grumford and the American Security and Trust Company for the benefit of his daughters Carmen Mumford Elise Davis and Zoe Calvert. Grandchild to choose his swords and Loyal Legion insignia. Maj James I Howard wounded at Chateau Thierry sends news to his wife Mrs James L Howard. Citizens of Galesburg seek to add an h to the city name to remove Germanic taint. Edward Hurley named honorary chairman of the pro ally committee guiding the effort.
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