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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1907

Page

8

Mrs Eddy's Letters Link Quimby to Christian Science

New York May 12 Former Senator William Chandler and kin of Mary Baker Eddy move to summon George A Quimby of Belfast Maine as witness in Cord Con cord action seeking estate accounting. Quimby, son of Phineas Quimby founder of mental healing, guards letters by Mrs Eddy, including fourteen signed during 1882 to 1864, showing Eddy’s devotion to Quimby and claims of his science as source of her creed. The letters reveal Eddy’s early illness, recovery, and belief in angel visits, and promise of a life dedicated to spreading Quimby’s theory.

George A. Quimby York Willam Chandler Mary Baker Pleasant View Belfast Concord Sfs G@uimby Pinneaa PL Quimby Edy Patterson Eddy Gort Guimby Georgy Bedfast Maine George Pine Tree George Quimby Alrs. Patterson Mary Baker G Eddy Phineas Quimby Mrs Eddy Mrs. Eddy Phineas P Qunra Hampshire Relef Parness Quimby Thenew Iite Quimby Fingily Eda P Quimby

Grants Time in Eddy Case in New Hampshire Court

Concord New Hampshire May 13 A motion for fifteen days extra time to file supplemental pleadings was granted for plaintiffs in the suit brought by the Next Friends of Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy seeking an accounting of the property of the Christian Science leader. In Merrimack County Superior Court arguments on the trustees petition will be held next Monday with no opposition from the defense.

Concord N H Counnsel Next Friends Mary Baker G. Eddy Christian Sciense Merrimac County Superior Court

Victory for Scientists lecture at Plymouth Church

New York May 18 The Christian Science lecture by Judge Septimus Hanna at Plymouth Church Brooklyn was to be postponed due to protests but will proceed under the church trustees contract. Trustees voted to honor the arrangement though voicing strong objections to the lecture.

New York Septimus Hanna Plymouth Church Brooklyn First Church of Christ, Scientist Congression John Josten Christian Science Lecture Bureau Gen Horats C. King

Woman Delays Inquest in Pneumonia Case

New York, May 18. Coroner Acriteili postponed the inquest into the death of Mrs. Cermine McBride, a Christian Scientist, due to the principal witness Mrs. Alice Chesan failing to appear. Chesan is McBride’s sister. A special jury sworn in, five members of whom are physicians, will reconvene tomorrow morning with counsel William Hepburn Russell.

New York Alice Chesan Acriteili Cermine McBride Varuna Apartments William Hepburn Russell Chesan McBride

Memorial Day Plans Set by Executive Committee

The Memorial Day executive committee of the Department of the Potomac G A R meets every Thursday in May at the G A R building on Pennsylvania Avenue to organize cemetery decorations and assign duties. Commander Newton Ferree chairs. list of officers and subcommittees includes John Walker Edwin Holbrook James Allen F L McHenna and many others from the Department and allied groups.

Newton Ferree Department of the Potomac James Any Allen Pennsylvania Avenue Newtom Ferres John §. Walker Edwin H Holbrook James A. Allen George R Cook W A O'Meara John H. Randolph A. B. Frisbe T. J. Putnam Milton J. Hull P.O. Lawrence Wiliam Hawthorn Edward Webster J .T Hennies W. M. Jones W. B Sebastian Tudolph Ulmer W. T. Foster Sweet J. N. Mayne J. W. Butcher William Pearock J. Mutton Heller William B Powers Richmond Peerson Hobson A. H Sands Georges Neirn J. Oscar Tolaon Army and Navy Union Thacker E. Lee Andrew S. Burt B.C. Galbretth W. F Conray Messina Henry B. P. Macfarland Samuel G. Cornwell Loula P Shoa William V. Cox Jasper D. McFail Southard Parker Henry P. Blair Milton D. Alles William F Gude Memorial S S Burdett E. Emmet Urell Messrs Henry B. F. Wacfarland S. G. Cornwell Louis Shoemaker Jasper D. McFall Foulhard Parker Weary P. Blair Mitton Adlea Witten Faunce Thomas Hopkins John McEirey G. NM. Hustad J. Walter Mitchell Andrew Burt Finance Israel W. Slee W. B. Sebastian W. T Foster J. Milton Heller Parker Trent T. FB. Lee W. A. O'Meara Edwin J. Sweet A H. G. Richardson H. Dipaman 3. Odell H. A. Johnson J. L. H. Winflel Albert Carew R. Ross Thomas Calver A F. Dinsmore JL. Brenizer Rudolph Ulmer A. H. Sands J W. Butcher J. J. McFall George Newton Arthur Hendricks Calvin Farnsworth W. W. Eldridge William J. Wells John A Rawlings Post No. 1 John H. Henniss W . Sebastian E. S. Cogan J. Putnam National Soldiers’ Home Cemetery Joan 3. Walker Department Henry Wilson Fost John Jacob Astor Gump Congressional E. H. Holbrook H. H. Bunyea Farragut Immune United Spanish War Veterans William Peacock George H. Thomas Post D. §. Walker Cushing Sons of Veterans J. Luther Brentzer Richard J. Harden EL. Cogan William B. Sebestian Morris Post Morris Fost A. H. Kedney George Dewey Caup Richmond Pearson Robson St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery A. B. Frisbie Post John A. Logan Fost W. H. Eno Lincoln Catnip Harmony Cemetery R. D. Goodman Charles Sumner Post Sumner Post Sapier Frederick Fowler Artington Cemetery Pout Frederick Douglas Peet Benis DB. F. Davis Thomas Hopkins Nathan Bickford A. Hart Tarsel WW. Stone George H. Saybaugh John McElroy George H. French

Voters urged to enter Jamestown contest for Post trips

The Washington Post fosters a Jamestown contest offering 100 free trips and eleven cash prizes up to $100. Readers in District of Columbia and nearby states flood the Exposition editor with votes and subscriptions. Officials note rising interest despite few early entrants and stress new blood can win through rapid entry and votes.

the Post Jamestown Virginia Maryland Washington Lindred Lst J. Lee Allison Henry Wenzell Frank Laurie G. W. Walker Exposition Henry Wenszell Columbia Railroad District of Columbia J. DE Witt Adams the Inquirer

Great Men Die Suddenly and a Kidney Cure Claim

An advertisement-style notice promotes MUNYON remedies including a Kidney Cure, Rheumatism Remedy, Dy Cure, Cough Cure, Pile Ointment and Vitalizer. It urges readers to seek 25 cent bottles, guarantees refunds if unsatisfied, and claims high success with testimonials and a crusade against kidney disease. Address given as 1135 Broadway.

Fay Aple Svery Munyon Broadway

Hazel Rhinock Elopes with Harvard Law Student

Social circles in Covington Ky were surprised by the secret December marriage of Hazel Rhinock daughter of Congressman Joseph Rhinock to John Richmond a junior at Harvard Law School The couple wed in Jersey City after a dispensation was granted and returned to continue studies The Rhinocks plan a Europe trip now blessed by the parents

Celie Washington Post Cincinnati Ohio Covington Hazel, Rhinock Joseph Rhinock John Richmond Harvard Rhinock Maurice Richmond

Cruiser St. Louis Set for South America Cruise

Commander Nathaniel Usher reported at the Navy Department that the cruiser St. Louis will begin its coast voyage from New York tomorrow and reach San Francisco in August to join the Pacific fleet second Squadron. He dismissed desertion rumors as exaggerated, noting only seventy deserters from a crew of four hundred overstayed leave.

Nathaniel R. Usher St. Louis Navy Yard New York Navy Department South America San Francisco Usher

Octopus Battery Test Extends Submarine Run to 3 Hours 4312 Minutes

Newport R I May 13 The submarine torpedo boat Octopus was tested by the naval trial board to see how long it could operate on batteries alone. A sea rough day yielded a 3 hours 4312 minutes run. The board also reviewed a marine life preserving jacket for escape if the boat fails to rise. The Lake remains under repairs but should be ready for a 24 hours submerged habitability test on Wednesday.

Newport R. I Narraganssit Bay Naval Trial Board

Secretary Upholds Naval Academy Instructor Dismissal

Secretary of the Navy Metcalf denied Garcia Valdez's appeal, upholding the dismissal of the Spanish instructor at the Naval Academy. Valdez claimed political persecution from his Philippine service and libel conviction, but the investigation found he could not remain in government service.

Metcalf Naval Academy Navy Garcia Valdez Valdez Philippine Islands

Olympia and Monterey Commission News

The cruiser Olympia, Admiral Dewey’s Manila flagship, will be commissioned at Norfolk about May 15 as a training ship for naval cadets on their summer cruise. It has been out of commission nearly two years and not expected for major sea duty. The coast defense ship Monterey will also be placed in commission in reserve at Cavite, Philippine Islands.

Olympia Admiral Dewey Manila Norfolk Yard Monterey Navy Department Naval Station Cavite Philippine Islands

Army orders detailing leaves and officer transfers

Leaves of absence for First Lieut Frank B Ed wards, Second Lieut Robert N Campbell, and Capt John L Barbour with several changes in stations and duties across the Ordinance Department. Promotions and detachments include Maj Odus C Horney to Dover for powder depot duty and Maj B W Dunn to New York for explosives transport regulation work.

Frank B. Edwards Fourth Cavalry Robert N. Campbell Twenty-ninth Infantry John L. Barbour Renulting Ordinance Department Odus C. Horney Dover N. J United States Powder Depot New York City Robert K. Spiller Twenty-sixth Infantry San Francisco Inl Gansport Thomad Frank J. Morton Farrand Sayre Eighth Cavalry Erien P. Disque Third Cavalry First Cavalry Hlinda Nationel Guard Hubert C. Williams Harrisburg Enffant Fort Rosecrans Cal Cirda D. W. Hunt Ralph Harricon Santatant Commieeary Chicago Akron Ohio Jervis J. Bain Corps of Engineer Con Philippine Islands Jamon W. Pope St. Francis Barracka Fort Marton Fia Guy L. Edie Army Medical Museum Washington, D D. C Robert. Smart Abiel L. Smith Army Transport Service Richard P. Ritenberich Twentyninth Infantry Army Retiring Board Denver Colo Byrd A. Page Seventh Infantry Wils C. Metcalf Coast Artillery Quartermaster's Department John BH. Lewa Fifth Cavalry Wisconsin Nations

Vanderbilt portraits battle customs over undervalue sale

Social gossip notes a legal clash over two portraits owned by Mrs. Vanderbilt and her daughter Gladys seized by U S customs for undervaluation and set for auction unless appraisers or a treasury correction prevent the sale. The piece also covers Mrs Ada Jaffray McVicar's engagement and John A McVicar's quiet wedding to Dorothea Crouse with plans for a May 20 ceremony for Mrs McVicar.

Ada Jaffray McVicar Herman Patrick Tappe

Reid's Dinner Brilliant Function in Honor of Sir Wilfrid Laurier

Ambassador Reid hosted a Dorchester House dinner in London chiefly to honor Canadian Premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier and other delegates to the Imperial conference. Attendees included Premier Campbell-Bannerman and numerous peers, diplomats, and Anglo American guests. Afterward a concert and supper followed, with 400 invitations and many cabinet members present. The Reids will host a weekend gathering at Wrest Park for Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson.

London Reid British Empire Dorchester House Wifrid Laurier Canada Laurier L. P. Brodeur Memebers Cabinet Diplomatic Corps M. de Reszke Walter Kirby Mille Ragatine Morival Wrest Park Wittsunday Douglas Robinson

Lady Cooper Visits Evanston With Husband

Lady Cooper sister of the late James Henry Smith and Sir George Cooper arrived in Evanston Illinois to visit Lady Cooper's mother Mrs Beatrice Yule Smith. They will stay three days before returning to New York and then England. The couple called it their annual trip to see her mother.

Chicago Lady Cooper James Henry Smith Sir George Cooper Evanston, Ii Beatrice Yule Smith Evanston New York England George

Bonds Allotted in Union Pacific Issue Subscribed

New York May 1 It was announced at the office of Kuhn Loeb Co that the full 75 000 000 bond issue proposed by the Union Pacific Railway Company has been subscribed by a syndicate formed to underwrite the issue. The syndicate members will receive such portion as is not taken by stockholders. Allotment to subscribe will be made tomorrow.

Autemn Br. McVicar West Church of the Blessed Sacrament Matthew A. Taylor Daniel Edward Crouse Syracuse Europe Brussels Eime England James McVicar Tapre Jaffray McVicar William Nelison McVicar Noel McVicar Richard H. Willams John H. McCullough Morgan Cowperthwait Harold N. Hall I. Lanier Winslow C. Lawrence Martin McVicar Edward S. Jaffray Bishop McVicar Rhode Island J. F Pierpont Morgan Medicar Mr. Tapper New York Kuhn, Loeb & Co Union Pacific Railway Company Syndicata London Lake Nevada Consolidated Atchison Atchison Convertibles Boston Consolidated Copper British Columbia Copper Butte Coalition Chicago Cumberland Bly Davis-Daly Greene-Cananan Greene Coppersine International Salt Manhattan Tranalt Mitchell Mining Nevada-Utah United? Copper Southern Pacific Rights Ward Uine Steamship Company Waterbury Company Western Washington Raihway and Thy

Market Tangles and Muted Moves Across Foundries and Metals

Local markets were largely unchanged as the standard foundry scene showed minimal shifts. Northern and Southern foundries posted modest price ranges while London copper and lead held steady, with slight local firmness tempered by ongoing labor tensions and reported deliveries adjustments.

Standard Foundry Ang Cleveland

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