A G Winslow 1815 Birthday Celebrates Century Hope
A. G. Winslow of 908 Street NW turned 95 and spoke of never voting Democratic, never drinking to excess, and tobacco use. Born in Vermont in 1815, he worked as a builder, arrived in Washington in 1868 to oversee Treasury improvements, and aims to live to 100 to outlive an uncle. He plans a modest birthday party after Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Crosby
Winslow
Lfe
Washington
Treasury Building
Vermont
Barnard
West
Ava
Theodore Roose Velt Pack
White House
Lee
Grant
Polish actress plans May benefit for Soldiers Home
Mme Alexandra Viarda a celebrated Sngash speaking Polish tragedienne has completed plans for a benefit performance for the Inmates of the United States Soldiers' Home to be given in May at a local theater. The event honors the release of John Joseph von Schiller from Fort Jay and follows her efforts coordinated with the German ambassador and State Department. The play will be The Bride of Messina by Frederick von Schiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Alexandra Vlarda
United States Soldiers
Viarda
Army Offichila
War Department
John Joseph von Schiller
Fort Jay
Schiller
Frederick von Schifler
Engineers Corps
Army
Mme, Viarda
London
State Department
Mme. Viarda
Arlington
Uride
Messina
Frederick von Schiller
Services At Hamline Church This Week
Services held every evening at Hamline Church led by Rev. Dr. Charles Guthrie. Monday's sermon by Rev. W. W. Barnes. opening sermon by J. Welter Humphrey Bang. Tonight Rev. C. B. Ale conducts. Rev. B. W. UwWeeks to preach at 7 30. Hamline Quartet to sing. tomorrow strangers night with Mrs. Stimson. Good Friday service to feature special music by the choir club.
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Hamline M
Charles Guthrie
W. W. Barnes
J. Welter Humphrey
C. B “Ale
B. W
Army officers resent con victs listed in government vis ta letter
A fragment notes Army officers object to being enrolled and registered in a government visa with two cabinets, one under sentence for homicide. Capt. Peter Hales is confined at Sing Sing for killing William Annis, and Capt. Thomas Franklin was convicted of embezzling cadet corps funds at West Point. The piece questions court-martial feasibility and cites coupon books for savings.
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Army
Government Vista
Peter ©. Halng
Sing Sing
Willam Annis
Thomas Franklin
West Point
Hales
Reflective claims for Poslam skin remedy advertised
An advertisement touts Poslam as a rapid healing ointment for skin ailments from pimples to rash blotches. It claims soothing, toning effects and rapid restoration of health, with a free sample on request to the agency Laboratories in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'cammell’s
Affieck's
Agency” Laboratories
West Teronty-f1th Street
New York City
Andrews
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
SOETE
New York
Louisiana Ave
N.W
Abner-Drury Brewing Estate probate offered after brewer dies
The will of Edward I. Abner of the Abner-Drury Brewing Co. valued at 250000 pounds is probated. Executors Washington Loan and Trust Co. may sell stock as a unit for not less than 180000, with widow receiving one fourth outright and a further trust fourth, and the remainder split among Christian Abner and sisters Mrs Klopp and Mrs Belenbrecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward I. Abner
Abner-Drury
Ed Abner
Cologne
Germany
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Abner-Drury Brewing Company
Abner
P. A. Drury
Christian Abner
Nicolaua Klopp
F.C. Belenbrecht
Lfe
Holy Week Services Open Across Churches Tonight
Catholic rites begin with opening sermon by Rev. T B McGuigan at St Patrick's Church at 7 30. Catholic University students to chant Tenebrae and a special program. St Aloysius Church chancel choir sings Tenebrae at 7 30 with no sermon. Mass begins at 8 9 tomorrow morning with communion at 6 6 30 7 and 8 o'clock. Shrine of the Sacred Heart Mass at 9 this morning followed by Ladies' Lenten Club meeting. Dominican Chapel Brookland holds five Holy Week services today tomorrow and Friday at 4 30 with morning services Friday Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. McGuigan
St. Patrick's Church
Catholic University
St. Aloysius’ Church
Regina M Pamelia Will probate shows varied bequests
Rosina M Parnell's will offered for probate lists bequests to Aleck McKinstry of Ellington Connecticut and others. Specific gifts include 400 to Frederick A Holton 5000 to Ella Reese 200 to John A Messle 4000 to each of four nephews and 481 to George Farnel plus several other 200 sums to various heirs. Executor named as Frederick A Holton with remaining estate left to Ella Reese and nephews John A Massia and Frederick A Helton.
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Regina M. Pamelia
Rosina M. Parnell
Aleck McKinstry
Elington
Conn
Frederick A. Holton
Ella Reese
John A. Messle
Florence
Lucius
Clarence Reese
George Farnel
Vacations End As Judge Kimball Resumes Court Duty
A garbled city bulletin reports Judge Ivory G. Kimball’s vacation ending and he will resume duties at the police court this morning. In his absence Judge George Auband will officiate. Various local notices span tailors Snyder Co offerings, a divorce filing by Mrs Nelie Linaweaver, and other community items.
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Senemiog
Jarkng
Stars
Saka & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Win.Hahn& Co
Pa. Ave
N. W
Pa. Ave. S. E
Mendelsohn’s
N.Y. Ave
A. Mendelsohn
Sanitary Grocery Co
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th Se NW
Friedlander
Bros
Lhl
A. G. Winslow
Mark
Roosevelt
Hamline
Shane Main
U.O
Brewer
Edward F. Abner
Jude
The
Nest
City Bulletins
Mount Vernon
Wastington
Macalester
Phone West M4
Arlington Battiing Company
C.D. Collins
Tykthaw
Phone
Altamont Spring
DeLacy
William H. DeLacy
Juvenile Court
Observatory Heights
Wisconsin Avenue
Lowen
Goless
Colorado
C.A. Muddiman & Co
Jowal Gee Ranges
Caverly's Plumbing
15Th Cavalry
Post Gymnasium
Fort Myer
George F. Tyrrell
Mustela
Firet Cart
Meilley
Bilgoletto
Morne Iewewion
Waldieufet
Rayan Veril
Munyon
Woodward & Lothrop
Ban Elio
Royal Duke
Havana
Okers
Martin
Daggett & Ramedall
Ian Patey
Lucca
Queen of Pleas
Evans
Jeffee Afille
Cocos
Bey St
Park & Tilford's Bay
Park & Tilford
Seiler
Ridgely
Empress
Henry Evans, Inc
Mons
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Washington State
Pennsylvania Ave
Madame
Monsieur
A. F. Bornot Bro. Co
F ST. N. W
Main Omer
Philadelphia, Ra
House & Herrmann
Melville D. Lindsay
Goodyear Rubber Co
F Street
C. A. Muddiman & Co
de. Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth St
Noalco
Washington Brewery Co
4Th and
F Sts
N. E
Srger
Gates & Rich
the Post
Horn
Franklin Laundry
13Th St. N. W
Killian
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Acey &Co
St. N. We
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