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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1908

Page

13

Flag Emblem Honor At Georgetown Key Mansion Event

Youth plan flag emblem ceremonies as Flag Day coincides with Sunday celebrations. The keynote event features Francis Scott Key’s Georgetown mansion with a flag-raising and speeches by notable GAR leaders and civic figures. Daughters of the American Revolution and allied groups prepare oaths of allegiance and patriotic tributes.

Georgetown Francis Scott Key R Hor Macfarland Key Mansion Kev Alfrea D Harding St Pauls Epicsopal Sir Key Charles Vexll Domus Weisgerberta Betsy Ross Mabel Key Smith Marine Thomas Noyes Thomas H Andersen Instrict Supreme Court Tsibel Worrell Wall Daughters of the American Revolution Daughters of 1812 Children of the American Revolution Womens Relit Corps Daughters of Veterans Legion of Loyal Women Daughters of Americ Daighters of Liberty Elizabeth, Toobin Kerry Drtmster Annie Butleranton Christine Church Goldsborough Baltimore

Local Memorial Church event honors Our Flag essays

At Douglas Memorial Church this evening George H Thomas Post will celebrate Deputy Auditor Leeds address Mra Isaac B Thatcher patriotic instructor of Thomas Relief Corps will lead the program Marcia Burn Chapter D A R will attend Maury School exercises and award a cash prize and five bound books for best essays on Our Flag. Patriot ic education committee members listed.

Douglas Memorial Church George H Thomas Post Leeds Isaac B. Thatcher Thomas Relief Corps Marcia Burn Maury School Hllis Logan Charles M Pepper Helen Nelson Doocy Charles J Gates Conrad EH Hesse Thadeus Jones Noretta Pepper A N Hamilton

Boy Stabs Playmate in Juvenile Court Hearing

Charles Woodland a fourteen year old boy was found guilty by Judge DeLacy of assault with a pen knife on playmate David Jones. Woodland was fined 45 dollars and placed on six months probation. The case involved a dispute over ownership of a witch.

Charles Woodland DeLacy David Jones Woodland

Dairymen deny joy over ruling on milk purity enforcement

The District Dairymens Association rebukes claims dairymen cheer a judge’s ruling that District health inspectors lack authority to prosecute milksellers of impure dairy products. President Farquhar says members will assist authorities to prevent impure milk and seek a just law with Commissioners.

Mulloway District Health Department District Dairymens Association Farquhar Associaton Warquhar Danymens Assouatim In & T Tidee Mulloway Corportin Thomas Commissemere

Divorce Decree Granted After Elopement Case

Chief Justice Labaugh ordered Frances Isham to pay alimony as part of an absolute divorce from Fran cis Isham. The couple eloped to Rockville four years ago. Witnesses described a red haired woman as a key factor in the marital breakdown, noting Isham was seen with other women at dances and at a drinking resort.

Francis M Isham Labaugh District Supreme Court Piy Frances Isham Isham Rockville Utburn

Move of District Government Building Delayed

The Mifflargrove District property clerk, head of the transfer committee, announced the final opening of the new District government building on Pennsylvania avenue is postponed. Moving originally set for July 1 to 8 now shifts to July 7, as commissioners Macfirland and West veto Sunday moving. Police and fire departments will relocate on July 7 instead of July 4.

Mflllargrove Bunden Louisiana Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue Aly Macfirland and West

District Bills Discussed and committee plans voiced

Representative Smith who chairs the House District Committee met Commissioner Macfarland to review regulation from the past session and outline legislation for the upcoming short session. He said much had been accomplished and more would be done when Congress reconvenes, with district committee organization ready by mid November to start active work.

Representative Smith House Macfarland Smith Washington Congress

Court Hears Wife Resentment Over Support and Meal

Eli Scher of 900 H Street faces a family court fight as Mrs Scher seeks support. She says he provides little cash, meat once daily, clothing, and a diamond ring for herself and her mother, while relatives press for harmony and Judge De Lacy urges peace in their crowded home.

Eli Scher H Street Lischer Eli Judge DeLacy Scher Delacy Jdge DeLacy Mra Scher Talaga de Lacy Jess George Washingon Andre Detux Trey Mis Scher Sol

Local Classifieds Offer Exams and Goods Too

City bulletins advertise shorthand and typewriting courses at Milton Root for civil service exams in July, plus health tips for children and various products. Offers include Selneiders Malt bread nourishment, Saline skin cream, Fall Crews tuxedos, Julius Cohen ads, Heurichs Beer reps, carpets cleaned and stored, and Chicago Jewel gas ranges with local dealers and phone contacts.

Navy Yard Linkel*& Co Maine Chicago Mudhiman & Co 12Th

Weller's Work Praised as Charity Leader Resigns

Announcement of Charles F Weller's resignation as secretary of the Associated Charities is met with regret in Washington. He organized and expanded modern charity efforts, improved housing, TB campaigns, playgrounds, and summer outings, trained helpers, and helped raise funds. He departs for Pittsboro, leaving a heavy but respected workload.

Associated Charities Pittsburg Charles F Weller Washington Weller Pittsboro

Dr Robert L Anderson Convicted in Nonbreaking Case

Dr Robert L Anderson was convicted yesterday in Criminal Court No 2 before Justice Barnard. The jury recommended mercy and called for an inquiry into his mental condition. He testified about a prior purchase and sale of a shawl, but memory lapses and demeanor led prosecutors to question his sanity. The government also cited past arrests for assault and practicing medicine without a license.

Robert L Anderson Justice Barnard Anderson Alexander Wett Alexander Weir Welr Proctor Demeimer

Land case nearing close in Hyde Rengon Dimond Lehnewer fraud trial

Court sessions focus on summing up by seven lawyers, five defense and two government. District Attorney Baker and Assistant Attorney General Pugh prepare to address the jury with other government and defense counsel listed. Yesterday’s proceedings dealt with jury instructions by Justice Stafford, with some counsel absent from the arguments.

Hyde Rengon Dimond Lehnewer Addres Baker Pugh ER Golden Donaldson S Worthington A Birney J . Campbell F F Vanderveer Justice Stafford Juford

Useful Hints to House Keepers Japalac Coating Guide

Odor and finish notes describe applying Japalac to linoleum and worn varnish to renew surfaces. It covers doors windows porch furniture wicker and auto items, with color choices like Mahogany Ox Blood Red Green and Brilliant Black. The piece highlights ease of use and broad household utility.

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