Glean City Crusade Demands Clean District by Thursday
District Commissioners push a citywide cleanup after a complaint against the Washington Fertilizer Company at New Jersey avenue and Second street SE. Health officials vow inspections of yards and cellars. noncompliant owners will face Police Court fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polce
Fertilizer Company
Woodward
West
Washington Fertilizer Company
New Jersey Avenue
Second Street
Health Department
Dastrict
Health Office
Sylvester
Washington
Maud the mule to kick would be man at Luna Park
Circus promoter Cazrab advertised for a healthy muscular man to be kicked by Maud the mule for 350 a week plus board at Luna Park. George Jenner, 33 Pennsylvan ia Avenue Washington, applied claiming 183 pounds and fitness for the kicks. Jenner was invited to Luna Park for a try out, with possible daily kicks if he survives the ordeal and is kept out of hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cazrab
Maud
Jenner
Tus
Pennslvania Avenue
Washington
Carrab
Washington Post
Luna Park
George Jenner
Cnnrrab
Mr Jenner
Lune Park
O Dea Promoted at Baltimore and Ohio Station
Policeman Larry O Dea, dubbed the Sherlock Holmes of Chinatown, was promoted to detective by Maj Sylvester O Dea. Sears, formerly a plain clothes man at another rail hub, replaces him at B and O station, with Jacob Berman shifting to Sears’s prior post. Two detectives now at Pennsylvania station, one at Baltimore and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry O Dea
Sherlock Holmes
Chinatown
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Sylvester O Dea
Sears
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Odea
Jacob Berman
Sears Place
Pennsylvania Station
Baltimore and Ghi
Local notes on Brinker health and multiple city events
Gen J H Brinker returns home from Garfield Hospital after two weeks ill. Funeral for Mrs Elizabeth L Stickney at 607 M Street led by Rev J O C Fernald. Na Basson burned by gasoline can explosion at 1605 New Hampshire Ave, causing $8 damage. Engines shifted for Southern Railway freight yard. two locomotives at Alexandria shops from Baldwin works. Charles E White unconscious after ingesting creosote and turpentine, discharged from Emergency Hospital. Lena Elbner funeral at Hindle & Bailiss chapel. Rev Henoch Schroeder to oversee burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mrs Fitzabeth Rodgers of Chicago noted for Foresters court formation in city. Fined $50 for carrying pistol in Savannah. John Irwin fined for concealed weapon. Meat-inspection regulations prepared by Secretary Wilson to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H Brinker
Garfield Hospital
Ik Street
Elizabeth L Stickney
M Street
O C Fernald
Na Basson
Representative Dalyell
New Hampshire Avenue
Southern Railway
Alexandria
Baldwin Locomotive Woks
Philadelphia
Charles E White
Pennsylvania Avenue
White
Lena Elbner
Hindle & Bailiss
Fifth
H Streets
Henoch Schroeder
Trinity ‘Lutheran
Charel
Prospect Hit Cemetery
Two Churches Unite Under Washington Presbytery
The Assemblys Presbyterian and North Presbyterian churches formally unite at a Washington Presbytery meeting. The merged congregation will be unnamed for now, with the Assemblys move to Worth Church and Rev Dr George P Wilson to preach next Sunday. The Assemblys library goes to North Church. North Church gains the Assemblys pastor and building purchase details. The union ends a yearlong discussion. Assemblys Church lists about 10 members, North Church about 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Presbyterian Church
North Presbyterian Church
Washington Presbytery
Worth Church
George P Wilson
North Church
W .F Dobison
Hebrew Congregation
Gheoy Sholom
Still No School Chief as Nomination Talks Continue
The board of education special committee did not reach an agreement on appointing a new superintendent after two sessions with potential candidates. Former superintendent Stuart remained noncommittal while James H Var Sickle of Baltimore drew local interest, and Rear Admiral Baird seeks a quick board decision. Local businessmen and supporters of local talent testified during hearings as the process lingers toward a possible special meeting and Wednesday board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second National Bank
Board of Education
James H Var Sickle
Baltimore
Stuart
van Sickle
Baird
Saratoga
Wednessav
Modern Surgery Wins At Casualty Hospital Recovery After Skull Fracture
William Saunders a twenty four year old from Chamney Md was released from Casualty Hospital after a severe skull fracture from a bridge fall while repairing tracks. Surgeon Wear Romaine trepanned the skull and removed bone fragments. the two metre square fracture was reduced and Saunders recovered enough to return to carpentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Saunders
Chamney
Saunders
Pleasant View
Wear Romaine
Saanders
Confederate Graves to Mark with CSA Headstones
General orders issued by Gen Stephen D Lee of the United Confederate Veterans urge distinguishing Confederate veterans graves with CSA marked headstones or the words Confederate States of America. Painted tops are urged where possible to aid recognition and many officials and supporters are named for aiding the effort. The third order thanks the President and Congress for care and preservation of Confederate graves in Northern state cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CSA
Confederate States of America
Confederat
Charles Broadmay
Lawyer narrowly escapes drowning at East Hampton
John Sidney Webb a Bond Building lawyer and resident of 1619 Massachusetts Avenue almost died while swimming near his summer home at East Hampton Long Island. The heat and exertion caused sunstroke and unconsciousness. swimmers nearby pulled him ashore and after an hour of resuscitation he regained animation. He was taken home and recovered the following night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sidney Webb
Bond Building
Massachusetts Avenue
East Hampton
Long Island
Mr Webb
Man seeks legal name change to Charles Edmond Palmer
Charles Edmond Mullis of Harriton ton Place Congress Heights filed in the District Supreme Court a petition for a name change to Charles Edmond Palmer to avoid embarrassment in business. He was born in Baltimore October 14 1878 and states his father died in 18 0 and his mother remarried John Palmer the same year arriving here. He has been known as Charles Edmond Palmer all his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edmond Mullis
Harritonton
Pear Congress Heights
District Supreme Court
Charles Edmond Palmer
Baltimore
John Palmer
Washtub Divorce Suit by Priscilla Wallace
Priscilla Wallace petitions the Supreme Court for a limited divorce alleging seven years of inadequate support from husband Peter Wallace who has worked twenty years at a local jewelry firm. She cites disability and incapacity since earlier years and claims she has supported herself and three children by doing laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Wallace
Supreme Court
Peter Wallace
Engine House Under Ban At Congress Heights
District superintendent of repairs ordered action to fix insanitary conditions at No 6 chemical fire engine house on Fourth street Congress Heights after police reported a drain emptied water into the street and caused stagnation. Building permits issued: Oscar Nauck for changes at 1915 Seventh Street NW cost 3000. John T Harris for repairs at 932 D Street NW cost 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Congress Heights
Anacostia
Asniven
Oscar Nauck
Sevanth Street Northwest
W C Goodwin
John T Harris
D Street Northwest
Benjamin Sistiyn
Will Filed for Probate and Local Notices
The will of Susanna Hittz was filed for probate in the register of wills. It bequeaths the estate to her son Florian R Hitz and grandson Theodor H Mayer with proceeds split equally. The instrument was executed March 5, 1908. Also listed are local ads including a 2 story corner apartment for sale at $4,200, Harvey's lunch spot, Judge Yeomans improving after illness, and various daily grocery items and local business notes.
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Goldsmith
Wax Goldsmith
M Goldsmith
Charles
Bullen Goldsmith
Ing
Hens
Fitz
Susanna Hittz
Office of Register of Wills
Florian R Hitz
Theodor H Mayer
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Saks & Company
Seventh Street
Herrmann
Great Bargain
Ofther Gverhott Elks Wall Private Ste
Wilton Sherwood
Maryland
John Wedderburn
F Si. N. W
C & P Telephone CO
12Th St
Love Bros
J. T. Walker Sons
10Th Street
Pere
Matt Os Et
B.H Stinemetz & Son Co
Stinemetz
Horn
A. Eberly’s Sons
St. A.W
Burchell
F Street
Tobe
Pena
Avenue
Goodyear Rubber Co
Jon
O'Dea
Order of Foresters
Fitzabeth Rodgers
Chicago
Womens Catholic Order of Foresters
St Peter's Court
Alice Murphy
Sallie Loughran
Estaire Hunt
Hodgkins
Cuddy
Kila McMahon
Mclagen
Georgia
John Irwin
Savannah
Parham and Obren
Trewin
Wilson
Aaron
Ambly
North Presbyterian
Supt. van Sickle
Romaine
Talmud Torah
Maa Needle
Applestine
Weinberg
H Blank
M Dayton
Wilkingon
Russell
Seventhday Adventists
Congregation of the
Ratnex
Amphion Glee Club
Monumental Orchestra
Green Willow Park
Golden& Co
Man's Store
M.S. M
D. J. Kaufman
Ave
C. S.A
Stephen D Lee
United Confederate Veterans
Charles Edmond Mills
City Bulletins
Drick Magnolia Spa
Harvey's
Yeomans
James D Yeomans
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Ashburn ‘A
W Little
Dr Little
Post
Joseph Rupsbach
A. Muddiman & Co
Overholt
Dan Doody
Cap
Capital Brewing Co. Cose
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy
Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
Conn. Ave
Massachusetta Avenue
Home Savings Bank
7Th and
Mass. Ave
Gth
H Sts
7Th St
I. Grosner
Penna. Ave
N. W
Sheboygan
J. E. Dyer & CO
St. N. W
Ensat Atlantic & Pacific TA
Cor
ENW
Ure City
Heurich Brewing Co
Maerzen
Senate
Liege
Phone West
Stafford
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
la. Ave
D St
Bowen
Lenox
Mayer&co
Ayer
Hays
Brent Gartadea
PhiloHayOc
Newark
Savsnte 2d Sociest
North Capitol Street
Washington DC
District of Columbia
Marrlind
Pacific Coast
Borak Company Wew
York, NY
Adler
Victor E, Adler
St. NW
Warner’s
Warners
Warner
Warnere Safe Cure
Rochester
REGAL
Washington Store
Ave. N. W
Maurer
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