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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1908

Page

41

Tribute to Hero Dead at Arlington Observance Day

Large civic and military tribute planned with services at Arlington and several cemeteries. Parade forms on Pennsylvania Avenue at 9 a.m. and proceeds to Lafayette Square for ceremonies. Notables include Congressman Esch and Maj. Hodgson. Gen Lawton grave event by Indiana Society. Remembrance prayer, music, and mixed religious services follow.

Arlington Soldiers’ Home Congressional Gen. Lawton John J. Esch Wisconsin Fred 8. Hodgson Pennsylvania Avenue Fifteenth Street Lafayette Square H Street Twelfth Street Aqueduct Bridge Natonal Guard G.A. R Walker G AL RL United Spanish War Veterans Regular Army and Navy Union Army and Navy Union ULBA Gen. Andrew & Surt Commanding and Sons of Veterans United States Field Artillery Grand Army of the Tirepublic Thomas Calver Beit, Lidbruck H. A. Johnson Congressional Cemery Newton M. ‘Brooks Col A. S. Derham Buttleground Cemetery Laughitwood Rewd Gen Lawton Indiana Society of Washington Frenry W. Lawton Arlington Cemetery Publc George Ludquagler Shellberg Thomas K. Meee Ambrose Pia William Gilell George Loucley Utarlet Arthur G. Lunn Margarit Standifere Fhama L. Jones Kaase Ben A. Lineback Congressional Library Smithsonian Institution Satlomuit Museum St. Patris Church Father McGuigan

Obituary notices reveal scattered names and dates in tattered text

Fragmentary obituaries list numerous names such as Petelay MEXREY Mead OTL and Brenernin along with scattered dates like May 38 and 1098. The legible portions mention survivors, residences, and burial references but details are obscured by OCR errors. The overall sense is a cluster of death notices with partial personal data and locations.

Abou Petelay Thelin Rome Sundar Brenernin Stans Tilley Maey Mbaty M Wik Benne Bris Betrora Fade Mateaty Mies Drury Loige Af Kosten Abd Win Tassiliy Leonard Elphasta vSaler Walker Tosepako Waller Reichwest Sea Iredev Paw Warn Kic Hiohis Thermarin Thareday Mas Ar Mics Sallie T. Wil Urdaxy

Funeral Directors Names and Addresses in Northwest DC

A fragmented listing of funeral directors and embalmers in Washington DC. Entries include J William Lee, Tabler & Bro, Harvey's Sons, W R Speare, Anna Serlanlie, Thos A Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, and George P Zurhorst with addresses and contact notes.

J. William Lee Tabler & Bro Harvey's Sons ST. NW Frank Geier Geo. P. Zurhorst Empalmer Capito

Odd Fellows Memorial Day Service Set for June 9

Grand Master of this jurisdiction designates June 9 for a memorial service in memory of members who died this year. The call was issued by E. & Conway of Chicago and echoed by grand masters of other jurisdictions. H. Ensteeling, grand master of the district, announced the date and a joint service with representatives of several lodges in the God Fellows Hall on Seventh Street Northwest.

Céad Eshhew E. & Conway Chicago H. Ensteeling Auditoriun of God Fellows Zlall Seventh Street

Girl Who Shot Man Freed on Bail in Court

Miss Mothershead, charged with shooting Charles two months ago, was released in Criminal Court No 2 on her personal bond as grand jury action looms. A crowd greeted her as she arrived. it is understood the district attorney will not press the charge. Biss Mothershead headed to Philadelphia yesterday to visit.

Charles Miss Mothershead Sue Davis Biss Motherstead Philadelphia Willie Mothershead

Licensed to Marry in Washington Area List of Couples

A row of names and ages appears in a notice likely from a city record or social column detailing individuals connected to marriages or licenses. The list includes Janes rong 22 and Carria M. Conner 19 of Balt MD, along with J. B. EltLaughlin and Nettie Belligan 27, and many others with ages ranging from days old to 80 years. The fragmentary text also mentions Rev J J Leaving, James Haywood, Lattin Campbell 80, and various addresses in Washington area such as 1055 31st St NW and 58 years.

Janes Rong Carria M. Conner Ron Balt Ort MD. Hey J. B. EltLaughlin Harry E. Huaisherry Nettie Belligan Hee J. Winbigter Harry A. Wageta Mary Reynolds R. L. Meymomnell Anderson L. Allen Mary Johnson Rev. J. J James Haywood Lattin Campbell Bundy Wm. McCullum S. Nw Macy Huse Thos Neumeyer R. Coombe St St Chas Zahi Au St. Aw May Watkins Tih St. Se Mary FE. Callaran Sento Dasie Hardy Huntown Agnes M. Tirown St. Aw Florence I. Gibson S.cave. Ae Florence Lee Freedman's Wospt Bernard Holmer Suv Henry Taylor Bryant Tad Patrick Hn Cardan

Jewel Ceremony at Almas Temple Elevates Francis Sebring

About 700 Shriners gathered at the National Rifles Hall for Almas Temple’s last regular meeting before departure to the imperial council. Capt. Robert Cook presented a past potentate jewel to Francis A. Sebring, honoring his year as potentate. The event featured the new Neck Et Ard initiation, a rubber-neck tour through the Holy Land with a stereoptical show and a lecturer detailing members’ alleged weaknesses.

Francis A. Sehring Almas Temple Myatie Bhrine Rovert Cook Francis A. Sebring National Rifles Almag Temple Imperial Council Paul Mino Disrant Terptes Mr. Sebring Capt.agk Roe Fulkerson Surice Holy Land

Masonic Degree Conferred at Lebanon Lodge Meeting

One hundred fifty Masons from local and foreign lodges witnessed the Master Mason degree conferred on five candidates at a Lebanon Lodge No. 7 meeting in the Masonic Temple. A degree team from the Master Masons Association of 1908 led the ceremony with district worshipful masters filling lodge offices. Grand Master Augustus R. Coolidine of the Grand Lodge of the District attended among other officers.

Lebanon

Arranges Davis Centenary for June 3 1908

The joint committee of the Daughters of the Confederacy Sons of the Confederacy and Confederate Veterans Association met at 1016 Vermont Ave to plan the 100th anniversary birth of Jefferson Davis. Senator Gore of Oklahoma will give the oration at Mount Vernon Place Church and Minnie E B Carroll will oversee music. Participants included Mrs Archibald Young Col Fred Beall and others. The gunboat Dubuque will be moved to Portsmouth Navy Yard for repairs after cruising West Indian waters.

Jefferson Davis Daughters of the Confederacy Sons of the Confederacy Confederate Veterans’ Association District of Columbia Belle ©. Riley Vermont Avenue Mount Vernon Place Church Senator Gore Oklahoma Mic Minnie EB. Careroll Archibald Young Fred Beall Eugene Rollins W. L. Willett James Hoge J. E. Muicave Minnie HK. Carroll Gustavus Werber

Floral designs offered by Geo. G. Shaffer at low prices

Geo. G Shaffer provides beautiful floral designs at very reasonable prices. Contact 4416 Malarath and Eye mts for details.

Geo. G Shaffer Malarath and Eye Mts

Sailors urged to carry up to date nautical charts

Coast superintendent C H Tittmann and Geciette Survey urge Secretary Straus that ships carry suitable charts and sailing directions as essential safety gear. They propose a navigation law revision requiring vessels to have current official charts and keep them corrected with the latest published information.

Hves C. H. Tittmann Geciette Straus Department of Commerce ‘and Labor Tittmann United States In & Tevision of Lawz

Straus Plans Inquiry Into Telegraph and Telephone Firms

Secretary Straus discusses preparations for a national probe ordered by the Senate to investigate interstate telegraph and telephone companies, their handling of public business, wages of telegraphers and operators, and company receipts and expenditures. Final procedural details await secretary approval, with possible involvement by the Bureau of Corporations and the Bureau of Labor.

Straus Department of Commerce and Labor Smith Bureau of Corporations Senate Bureau of Labor

Washington Chamber Plans Virginia Editorial Association Visit

Preparations by the Washington Chamber of Commerce conventions committee bring the Virginia Editorial Association to town for a June 1-2 visit. Includes Jamestown river trip, Ge Park outing, city sightseeing, plant tours, and a ball game at American League Park on June 2 to aid the Washington Playground Association.

Virginia Editorial Association Washington Chamber At Commerce Virginia Association Jamestown Gune Park Robert N. Harper Beott C. Bone William F. Gude Chamber of Commerce Straus Department of Commerce and Labor Board of Trade Washington Playground Association American League Park

Man Denies Forging Signatures in Loan Notes

William Carnell, 34, charged with forging Henry Wassman’s signature on three $10 loan notes, appeared in Police Court before Judge Kimball. He pleaded not guilty and was held on $1 bond to await the grand jury. Carnell claimed he can provide a satisfactory explanation.

Henry Wassman William Carnell Central Office Hachett Pratt Kimball Carnell

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