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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1908

Page

19

Flag Day Honors Begin At Key Mansion Event

Youth celebrate Flag Day with events at Georgetown including a nighttime program at Francis Scott Key mansion. Veterans of the GAR and many patriotic groups select speakers and present an oath of allegiance. Key descendants and Marine Band involvement accompany a gun salute as civic leaders deliver addresses.

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 program features readers and awards

At Douglas Memorial Church this evening George H Thomas Post will celebrate Deputy Auditor Leeds will address. Mrs Isaac B Thatcher patriotic instructor of Thomas Relief Corps will direct the program. Marcia Burn Chapter DAR attends Maury School to present a cash prize and five bound books for best essays on Our Flag. Patriotic 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 Ruling

Charles Woodland, a fourteen year old Black boy, was found guilty by Judge DeLacy in Juvenile Court on an assault with a pen knife charge. David Jones suffered multiple stab wounds in the abdomen during the incident. Woodland received a $45 fine and six months probation, with the fine paid.

Charles Woodland DeLacy David Jones Woodland

Dairymen deny joy over ruling on impure milk policing

The District Dairymen Association says dairy men are not joyful about Judge Mulloway's ruling that District health inspectors lack authority to prosecute dealers selling impure milk. President Warquhar states members will aid authorities and push for a fair law to protect the public, while commissioners vow continued action against impure milk despite the ruling.

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

Divorce Stuns as Red Haired Woman Ties Fate

Frances Isham is granted an absolute divorce after a Rockville elopement four years ago. Chief Justice Labaugh orders payment of alimony. Testimony cites Isham seen with other women at dances and a drinking resort, with a red haired witness described as a key factor in the suit.

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

Move of District Government Postponed to July 7

The Mifflargrove District property clerk on Louisiana Avenue announced a postponement of the final opening of the new Pennsylvania Avenue building. The July 1 transfer date is moved to July 7, with fixtures not deposited by July 8. Commissioners Mackinland and West ruled Sunday moving unwise, delaying police and fire department moves originally set for July 4.

Mflllargrove Bunden Louisiana Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue Aly Macfirland and West

District Bills Discussed By House District Committee

Representative Smith chaired the House District Committee meeting with Commissioner Macfarland to review regulation from the past session and outline legislation for the upcoming short session. Both agreed substantial work was done and more would follow when Congress reconvenes.

Representative Smith House Macfarland Smith Washington Congress

Court Drama Over Spouse Support Ends In Tears

Eli Scher of 900 H Street appears in court as his wife Mrs Lischer accuses him of withholding support. She says she eats meat once daily, cannot feed her children, and receives no cash for clothes or ten cents for essentials while he defends giving her mother the best room. Judge DeLacy admonishes peace and blends family counsel with courtroom drama as relatives sway the outcome.

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

Community classifieds tease services and ads mix

A jumble of local offerings appears with promises of shorthand and typewriting courses at Milton Root, civil service exam prep, health products for children, Selneiders Malt bread, crabs at Navy Yard, and various merchants selling beer, carpets, and gas ranges. The scattered items show a neighborhood ad page with multiple businesses and services in a single listing.

Navy Yard

Mr 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. A colleague credits him with organizing and expanding modern charity work, improving neighborhood settlements, tuberculosis campaigns, playgrounds, and summer outings for children, while educating the public, fundraising, and training helpers. He leaves for Pittsboro, noted as a challenging, neglected field, taking with him high regard and widespread goodwill.

Associated Charities Pittsburg Charles F Weller Washington Weller Pittsboro

Anderson Convicted as Mental Inquire Might Be Held

Dr Robert L Anderson was convicted in Criminal Court No 2 with a mercy recommendation and a court ordered inquiry into his mental condition. He was arrested after reaching into a former patient’s home to recover a gown he sold, amid a nervous appearance and disjointed testimony.

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

Land case nearing close in Hyde Rengon trial

This morning the Hyde Rengon Dimond Lehnewer land fraud trial resumes as seven lawyers, five defense and two government, prepare to sum up for the jury. District Attorney Baker and Assistant Attorney General Pugh will argue for the government. defense lawyers include ER Golden, Donaldson, A S Worthington, A A Birney, J Campbell, and F F Van derveer. Yesterday focused on jury instruction discussions with Justice Stafford. Juford did not hear the arguments.

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

Usefull Hints To House Keepers Japalac Finish Guide

Useful hints describe applying Japalac to old linoleum and varnish to renew surfaces. It covers doors windows porch furniture wicker water pipes radiators picture frames old autos and wagons with colors like Mahogany Ox Blood Red Green or Black. The guide claims Japalac protects and beautifies while being easy enough for an inexperienced person.

Carriaces

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