Pastor on Witness Stand in Juvenile Court Drama
The Rev J Henning Nelms testified yesterday in District Juvenile Court over a dispute involving Margaret Heisley and husband Luene Heisley at 9388 North West. The judge ordered modest child support and allowed the father to collect board from an 18 year old daughter who helped with clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Henning Nelms
Church of the Ascension
Twelfth Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Callan
Juurenle Court
Margaret Heisley
Luene Heisley
Nelms
Tielsley
Edith
City Bulletins Excursions Today from Key Locations
City bulletins list frequent ferry and steamer departures from New York Avenue and Fifteenth Street toward Mount Vernon River View and Seventh Street wharf with times at 10 am and 2 30 pm. Also advertises soft shells, California port wine, a fiddle performer Helen Dodge, and a home refrigerator promotion amid weather notes and local business mentions.
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New York Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Marine Band
Glen Feho
Pourteenth
F Streets
Charles Macale Ter
Mount Vernon Legwe
Seventh Street
St Johns
Queen Anne
River View
Funeral of Dr Stearns in Arlington Cemetery
Funeral services for Dr Solomon Sargen t Stearns were held at his home in Washington on Sunday afternoon. Rev Dr G M Newman of Kee Mar College presided. Interment followed at Arlington Cemetery. Pallbearers were members of the Washington Homeopathic Medical Association and Loyal Legion. Survived by three children Mrs E S Coleman Mrs John L Wart and John B Stearns.
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Solomon Sargent Stearns
Rhode Island Revenue Northwest
G. M. Newman
Kee Mar College
Hagerstown
Stearns
Arlington Cemetery
Washington Homeopathic Medical
Richard Kingstaun
T L Macdonald
L B Swormstedt
C .F Goodell
Reginald Munson
B F. Gibbs
L P Willams
Admiral Reed
The
Loyal Legion
C F Warner
F L. Swartout
A H Taylor
E. F. Sappington
J H Branson
B S Lothrop
John 8
Royal Arcanum Excursion to Marshall Hall
Three boats carried youngsters with parents to Marshall Hall for the Royal Arcanum Hospital Bed Fund Association second annual excursion. The excursion committee ensured all had a good time and assisted the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Hall
Royal Arcanum Hospital Bed Fund Association
Directors Plan Split Between Chambers To Avoid Dual Roles
Washington Chamber of Commerce directors who also sit on the Board of Trade backed amendments to sever dual roles. The measure aims to prevent the same individuals from leading both bodies, urged by William Morgan Shuster as a board of trade reform. If approved at a late month meeting, changes take effect after the November annual election.
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Chamber of Commerce
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
William Morgan Shuster
Shuster
Miller Case Near End as Embezzler Goes to Jury
John Barton Miller faces a potential District Court appeal after a week of trial in Crime Court No 1. The embezzlement case involves about 150000 from the First Cooperative Building Association of Georgetown where he served as secretary and treasurer. Brother Donald Miller testified that ex President Jackson opened the safe in June 198x, a claim denied by Jackson. Proctor and Wilson lead the government case while Laskey and Davis present the defense in this high profile finance crime.
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John Barton Miller
First Cooperative Building Association
Georgetown
Justice Wright
Miller
District Court of Appeals
Miler
Donald Miller
Jackson
Association
United States
James M. Proctor
Clarence Wilson
John E Laskey
Henry E Davis
Whitman Arrested After Clothing Clash in Heat
John E Whitman a musician of 205 Third Street Northeast tried to disrobe on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest near Eighth Street early yesterday morning. Policeman Draper First Precinct placed him under arrest and Whitman was taken to the precinct station on an insanity charge.
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John E Whitman
Third Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Eighth Street
Draper
First Precinct
Whitman
Get Out of the Stifling City Taxicab Ride Ad
A pis ride in a Federal Taxicab offers relief from stifling heat. Call M. 6670 for service at a rate of 3 dollars per hour.
Five Days Remain in The Post European Tour Contest
The Post reports only five days left in its major European tour contest. With leaders shifting and 25 to 30 contestants tightly bunched, a small edge could decide the outcome. Subscriptions or payments must reach by the deadline, with coupons due by Thursday evening. results are promised next week as the paper aims for an early announcement of the winners and the two month abroad trip.
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Post
Three Businessmen Back Mount Pleasant Playground Purchase
Arthur C Moses announces that George C Artemus Norton M Little and another leading businessman join the Mount Pleasant playground syndicate to help buy the Fourteenth Street Columbia Road site. A Gallinger bill seeks to acquire lots 13 47 48 in block 38 for a park with up to 50000 funds split between the Federal Treasury and District revenues, with four yearly repayments and 3 percent interest if needed. Condemnation powers are authorized if a price stall occurs.
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Arthur C Moses
Washington Playgrounds Association
Mount Pleasant
Biddle & Biddle
Columbia University
Treasury
Combs Cured of Glanders From Quarantine Return
Stafford C. Combs and his wife Mrs E M Cronin Combs are released from four weeks at the quarantine station after he battled glanders, a rare human disease. The patient will stay in Washington until week’s end then move to his Stafford County farm, and his wife accompanied him during exposure. The case drew attention from Health Officer Dr William F Woodward and Dr Willam F Fowler as glanders affects cattle and horses more commonly.
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Stafford C. Combs
L Street
E M Cronin Combs
Beth
Mr. Combs
Washington
Stafford County
Combs
William F Woodward
Willam F Fowler
Contagious Disease Service
The
Health Department
Sewer Division Outing Promises Largest District Event
About 1 200 to 1 500 sewer division employees and friends will spend a day and evening at Marshall Hall tomorrow. Commissioners Rudolph Judson plan to attend along with EB M Markham and Mark Brooke. The outing features the Commissioners' baseball team versus a city pick team with three boats carrying excursionists. Boats depart 10 am 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm. last boat returns to Washington about 11:30 pm. Organizing committee includes W L Sheets H K Gibson HL Denevan and J D Foley.
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Sewer Division
Engineer Department
Marshall Hall
Rudolph and
Judson
EB. M Markham
Mark Brooke
Sewer Department
Otlock
Washington
W L Sheets
H K Gibson
HL Denevan
J D Foley
E Street Property Sold by District Court Approval
The two three story brick buildings at 1502 and 1504 H Street NW were approved for sale by the District Supreme Court. Francis D Fry purchased the property for 123000 dollars, priced at 25 dollars per square foot, with Randall H Hagner acting for the buyer. The buildings have 38 feet of street frontage, feature basements, and are not to be improved soon. One building is leased for five years and the other for fifteen years.
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H Street
Story & Cobb
Instrict Supreme Court
Francis D Fry
Randall H Hagner
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Saks & Company
California
North Pacific Coast
St. Louis
Colorado
St< Louis
Wabash
Union Pacific
Rese
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H. B. McClellan
G. E. A. Wabash R. R. Co
Broadway
New York
N. Y
S. C. Milbourne, G. A
Union Pacific R. R. Co
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Merchants & Mechanics Savings Bank
Kdelfy Snatitite Fouth Capic
Washington O
Dietrich of Colombie Or
Maryland
Fealy
House & Herrmann
J. Henning Nelms
Mrs. Heisley
District Jar
Clarence Bailey
Clarence
Mo Jones
Reform School
Hroy
Baltimore
Ivery
Eugene Schwab
Helen Dodge
Virginia
Bet P&g
Wil
Mas
Heurich
Maerzen Heer
Phone West
Arlington Bottling Co
Mth & K
DR. Stearns
Homeopathic Medical Association
Royal Arcanum Excursion
Directors For Peace
Board of Trade Places
Joo
John E. Whitman
United States Cavalry Band
Fort Wer
George F. Trrrell
Ima
Gumbie Weber Darron
Hriquet Ellenberg
Bendix Stubenntein Hunt
Edmonston
Edmonston & CO
F Street
N. W
Toin Playground
Patient
E Street
Francis D. Fry
Noalco
Lincoln
Prince Albert
Horn
Hopper Hardware CO
Akes, Russell & Erwin Mig. Co
Boston Sample Shoe Parlor, Inc
Harris’ Jewelry
Ben Schwartz
F St
Judd & Detweiler, Inc
Diarn
Id Sauar
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th St. N. Ww
Bath
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
la. Ave
7Th St
C. A. Muddiman & Co
12Th St
G St
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