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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1919
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR reading from a Virginia notice dated July 27 7919 and 2019 mentions a widow and other names in unclear context. Reads like a damaged public or legal notice with scattered dates and personal names.
An obituary notes the death of Colhoun Ross Col Ti Sn, aged 86, at home after a long career in service. Born June 1, 1849 in Philadelphia, he was the son of Rear Admiral Fd mint Reathm T & N and served during the Civil War era. A veteran of the ironclad battleship and a War Department medal recipient, Colhoun lived in Washington for many years. He is mourned by widow Pataron Tagracias and friends, with a funeral reference to a peaceful bedside passing and final commendation.
An old advertisement lists Walsh and Chambers funeral directors with references to Anto Tivery and Livers, a crematorium chapel, and a Main 1885 telephone contact. The snippet mentions James T. Ryan and a location in Pennsylvania.
A man reported being knocked down on Six-and-one-half Street by three colored men and robbed of 363, a negress, Alice Garrett, was cut near Ninth and I street and taken to Emergency Hospital. Police seek Joseph Bants at 907 First Street. Three garages were broken into, cars and tires stolen. Cigarettes valued at 5 were taken from J A McCreary cigar store at 1401 Sixth Street. Mildred Davis and Francesa Zimmerman said their flat at 1426 R Street was entered, a camera and jewelry valued at 105 removed. Entry method unknown.
Special to The Washington Post Bristol Virginia July 27 The annual Virginia Interment Chautauqua opens today with addresses by Dr John W Hill of New York and Dr George W Leavell of Wuchow China among the speakers.
Gov Harding and Rear Admiral Marbury Johnston presided over a ceremonial lockdown aboard the flagship as the New Mexico became the first dreadnought of its class to traverse Miraflores Lake. The Wyoming followed in tandem, while Admiral Rodman and other officers observed from Panama Bay amid cheers and a seventeen-gun salute.
Washington Post dispatch details American Expeditionary Force officers in New York hospitals. Lieut Charles M Hammill of the 147th Infantry, wife Yves at 6023 F Street SW. Lieut Georges E Pickett, Quartermaster Corps, mother in Ontario. Ernest E Squires of the Twelfth Field Artillery at Camp Merritt Hospital NJ, father in Arlington. Lieut Frank B Lewis, Engineers, wife at 908 Fourth Street. Serg Lirt Hansoma of the 2005 Casual Company at St Marys Hoboken. Lieut William H Samp son, Quartermaster Corps, at the Poly Clinic Hospital, Washington.
A suspect named Forrest Bazian held at the Seventh precinct faces possible extradition to Montgomery County over an alleged assault on Miss Mary Saunders near Somerset Maryland. State's Attorney Bonito prepared requisition papers signed by Governor Harrington following affidavits from Saunders and another. Bazian, a former Kirkaide Golf Club caddie, will contest the move and has retained former judge James L. Pugh.
Jack Wilson, 28, formerly billed as the fattest man alive, died of paralysia at Holy Family Hospital Brooklyn after week of illness while on a Coney Island side show. He weighed 656 pounds at 6 feet 5 inches and required special transport to the ward. His body will be taken to Chicago by his parents for burial.
A correspondent recalls a grueling river journey with British and Russian troops toward Archangel. Barges crowd the bar, gunboats struggle upriver, mosquitoes swarm, and a tow by a reluctant Russian boat reveals the harsh logistics. Military leaders claim no danger, yet the writer warns a full withdrawal would be a calamity for the civilized world and threaten bolshevist gains.
Special to The Washington Pont Salem West Virginia July 27 Milton Clark retired farmer dropped dead yesterday while being led by his daughter from the Greenbrier Seven Day Baptist Church Cemetery where he had witnessed the burial of his wife who died Thursday Clark had been ill with fever two weeks ago but had recover ed Coffindaffer was overcome for a few moments Clark is survived by anagon Leater Clark
John R Guard aged 72 died at his Charleston home after a heart disease. His death follows two other local heart deaths in the past 24 hours, Col Shaffer of the Army Medical Corps and Mrs Hoover. Born in Culpeper Virginia, he had lived in Charleston 46 years and worked in coal and lumber in southern West Virginia.
Special to The Washington Post from Jans Lew West Virginia July 27 The centennial celebration of Harmony Methodist Protestant Church closed with an address by Rev T T Benson editor of the Methodist Protestant Church Baltimore An address was delivered this morning by R Ad Hall historian of Weston and yesterday a 100 year old style sermon with music was given by Rev J I Vincent
A Hagerstown cyclist, 27 year old Jen nings Poffenberger, suffers internal injuries and a fractured arm after Richard Hooks' car hits the motorcycle he rode. He is taken to Washington County Hospital for treatment. The report from Winchester notes Hilltop Houses at Harpers Ferry to be rebuilt on the old foundation after a recent fire.
Rev Henry Young aged 66 died at his home near Charleston West Virginia after suffering three strokes over the last decade He was born at Spring Creek on the Little Kanawha His death is reported as part of a local obituary notice from Charleston West Virginia July 27 The Southern Railway Company plans to take over management of the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad system when the lines are returned to private ownership according to Knoxville officials July 27 Bristol Virginia reported.
Kates Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church was dedicated today near Salem West Virginia. The service was led by Rev I B Bowers with assistance from Rev Dr Appleton Bush and the Hey O D King.
In Alexandria, rapid growth from large industries prompts housing relief efforts. Contractors build 24 bungalows in North Rosemont for local landlords. three-story King Street buildings add apartments and a Bachelor Club clubroom. Washington Hall offices expand while Richmond bowling alleys gain a second floor. More units rise at 603 Duke Street and Braddock residences by Bayliss for multiple owners.
Myrtle D. Rawlett six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs William M Rawlett of 244 North Patrick died yesterday after being bitten by a rat days earlier. Blood Doibon reportedly developed from the injury. Lieut C R Winfree of the US Public Health Service gave an illustrated lecture twice in the Richmond Theater with an afternoon women only session and an evening program.
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