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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1913

Page

6

Famous Pastor Dead at Takoma Park Sanitarium

Gloom fell over the Seventh Day Adventist world conference as Pastor G A Irwin former General Conference president died at Washington Sanitarium near the pavilion. He suffered heart failure en route from Loma Landa California to the convention. Funeral services planned at Takoma Park. Dr John Fox spoke on Bible translation in eight languages and Sabbath services featured eight language divisions. A G Danielis will preach, L R Condraj to lecture tonight.

Takoma Park U.S World General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists G A Irwin General Conference Washington Sanitarium Irwin Mount Vernon Ohio Loma Landa Cal W Irwin Foreign Missionary Seminary John Fox American Bible Society United States A. G. Danielis L. R. Conradj Europe

Four youths sentenced in Benning Road murder case

Four young men who killed John Spencer on Benning road pleaded or were found guilty and given long penitentiary terms. Patten received eight to ten years after conviction, while Daugherty Needham and O'Donnell drew six to twelve year ranges for manslaughter and related crimes. Additional sentences included ten years for robbery and six years for housebreaking and larceny.

Patten John Spencer Benning Road Justice Stafford Frank Daugherty Joseph Needham Joseph O’donnell Daugherty Needham O’donnell O’brien Stafford W. E. Stewart John Newton Vernon Jett John Houclahan Robert Dickson Louiis du- Bon Madison Jackson Fred B Pumphrey Eugene Monroe Roley Adams George Richardson William Taylor

Southern Relief opens veterans home with Deweys to attend

Admiral and Mrs George Dewey expected at the opening of the Southern Relief Association home at 1518 Thirty-first Street NW. The event runs 2 to 7 pm with officers and members from Confederate groups. Mrs Dewey has fitted out rooms and will help receive guests. Dependent veterans and widows already occupy several rooms. contributions gladly accepted.

Admiral Dewey Southern Relief Association Thirty-first Street George Dewey Nannie Randolph Heth

Louisiana State Society Formed In Washington DC

Natives of Louisiana in the District of Columbia organized a State Society and elected officers including President Dr. Sill Battles and First Vice President Miss Annie Paine Pillow. A membership committee and an entertainment committee were named, with several attendees listed by name.

Louisiana District of Columbia S Ll Battles Annie Paine Pillow Joseph E. Colton A C Knight M V A. Harris

City Bulletins Weekend Specials at Harve Open Air Wight

Saturday Special offerings include whale broiled baby lobster and other delicacies. The ad lists The Secret Treaty Str, Weekeater for Wt Vernon Daily, with shows at 10 am and 1 15 pm. Fare 5 cents, price includes everything. Line 1256 Open Air Wight Line 1257 Tyree's 5th and H street. Druggista Le Virginia today.

Harve Vernon Open Air Wight Tyree’s Druggista le Virginia Today

Judd & Detweiler Big Print Shop Ad

An old newspaper ad promotes Judd and Detweiler Inc as a modern printing house. It highlights superiority in every job and offers to submit estimates, listing the Big Print Shop address at 420 422 11th.

Judd & Detweiler, Inc

Adventists Seek Guatemala Bond Redemption From U S

C H Jones and H G Childs of the Pacific Press Publishing Association urged Secretary Bryan to back American efforts to collect 1895 Guatemala bonds tied to 450000 schoolbooks. They claim discrimination after Guatemala pledged revenues to British creditors, seeking U S help for repayment of goods delivered. The request reflects interest in U S policy toward Latin American business debts.

Guatemala England State Department Latin America C. H Jones H G Childs Pacific Press Publishing Association California Seventh-day Adventist Church Bryan Internal Revenue and Customs Washington

Insurance Men Banquet Marks Penn Mutual Agency Convention

The thirtieth annual convention of the Penn Mutual Agency Association closed with a banquet at the Willard Hotel. Simon Wolf served as toastmaster. speakers included D. J. Callanan, George K. Johnston, Senator J. B. Ransdell, Robert Dornin, Representative William Kellner, and E. H. Hart. Numerous attendees from insurance and related groups were listed among the present.

Penn Mutual Agency Association Willard Hotel Simon Wolf D. J. Callanan George K. Jounaon J. B. Ransdell Robert Dornin William Kellner E. H. Hart H. de Forest Richard Sylvester R. C. Lappincott B. Newbold J. A MN. Atwell Louis Aarons Bolling Sibley M H. Haines H. A. Maddock R. Rosenheim J. M Justice BH. G Branch J. W.ackelfresh J. B. Gibb EH B. Eynon, Jr W. Morton Bunting Robert X. Brown Fred W Brown M FE. Gogiden A. B. Blanchard Harrison S Gill J. W Iredell J. Snook W. E Moyer W. G Erskine O Dunning P_ Hanley T. BE. Costello Daniel Duffy P. Cresswell D. Charles Hart E. EB Wolvin D. H. Horton W. O. Murray Louis H Stabler H HH Johnston Cunnin Hall Gee Benham Hedding Co 3Layton E B Lombard J. Henry Small D G Brandon W. W Knox T. J Tanger A Ellison Rumsey J. H. Jefferis Dean Caldwell C.J. McCary Meyer Harrison T. Janney Brown H. J. Eckenrode Jtredell Dr.Teutmin

McCreery Will Filed in Probate Court for $2 Million Estate

Certified copy of Andrew B. McCreery's will, dated November 7, 1909, filed in the total probate court. Died April 1 in San Francisco. Estate valued at $2,000,000 with $226,000 bequests. Residuary third allotted to Isabelle S. McCreery and Richard. District property about $140,000. Funeral for Mrs Katherine C. Smith held at 39 Florida Ave NW with Rev Henry E Brundage officiating. Burial at Glenwood. pallbearers included Howard and Stacy Cunningham, Dr Albert W. Edward, Charles A Evans, Alfred D Smuth.

Andrew B. McCreery San Francisco Isabelle S. MccCreery Richard McCreery Katherine Smith Katherine C. Smith Florida Avenue Northwest Henry E Brundage Vaa Glenwood Howard Stacy Cunningham Mra Smith Albert W. Edward Charles A Evans Alfred D Smuth

Washington Temple Sermon on Peace and War

The Washington Temple Congregation will hear Charlies T Russell discuss Peace Desirable War a Necessity at 8 PM in the new Masonic Temple. A Confederate Home opening for veterans and families will be held this afternoon at 168 Thirty-first Street from 2 to 7 o'clock with welcome extended to all interested.

Washington Temple Charlies T Russell New Masonic Temple Rungell Thirty-first Street New York Avenue Thirteenth Street Charles T. Reset

Fourth of July Celebration Planned at $7,500

The Independence Day committee met in Commissioner Rudolph’s office to plan a 7,500 dollar Fourth of July celebration. The program features an historical pageant and a tableau at the National Museum, followed by 100 girls dancing around the White House fountain and a grand finale of 1600 participants titled Uncle Sam’s Birthday on the ellipse.

Rudolphs New National Museum White House Uncle Sam

Hospital Fund Push Plans for $300 000 goal

Architect Nathan C Wyeth presented preliminary sketches and cost estimates for the new Emergency Hospital. The board aims to have detailed plans ready by October 1 to justify bids, while continuing a citywide drive to secure the remaining pledges. The campaign will expand, with more solicitors and a list of unsubscribed citizens. About $127,500 has been pledged to date, including over $33,000 in cash, as clerical support is organized at Corcoran building headquarters and the clock records all totals.

Saks America Norfolk Nathan C. Wyeth W. P. Carr Henning Jennings W. B. Turpin Stokes U. N A. R. Shands Woodbury Woodbury Blair Shands William Corcoran Eustis

Sunday Church Services and Denominational Listings

A compact notice lists Episcopal, Presbyterian, Unitarian, Congregational, Christian Science, and secular group services. It includes St John’s Church on Avenue of the Presidents and H Street with Rev Roland Cotton Smith and others, Church of the Ascension on Massachusetts Avenue, and Church of the Covenant on Connecticut Avenue. Also noted are Unitarian Souls’ Church, Washington Temple Congregation, and Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist with service times, sermon topics, and class offerings. The article references midweek services, youth programs, and a bird protection address by Prof Henry Oldysé at the Pythian Temple.

ST. John's Church Avenue of the Presidents H Street Roland Cotton Smith Edward Slater Dunlap George Williamson Smith Bam Church OF the Ascension Massachusetts Avenue Twelfth Street J Henning Nelms D. D Sundey Sydney Lloyd Wrightson Harvey Murray Organi Christian Endeavor Unitarian Souls’ Church Fourteenth and L_ Streets Ulysses G B Fierce Young People's Religious Union the Secular League Henry Oldysé Pythian Temple Ninth Street Northwest

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