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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1915
Page
7
A local display explains silk production from worm to thread with samples of fabrics from the United States and abroad. The exhibit describes silkworm life, cocoon reeling, and the stoving process, highlighting education for children and sewing classes in domestic science departments.
The United States marshal for the district of New Mexico reports widespread falsifying of receipts by deputy marshals and court officers. He condemns taking receipts in blank and notes receipts signed by others undermine the evidence of expenditures.
An old advertisement touts GETS-IT as a sure shot for all corns promising instant relief. The ad features garbled typography and misspellings but emphasizes relief with one application and urges readers to buy at local drug stores or depots.
Brig Gen George H Harries who commanded the District of Columbia militia for years was commissioned by President Wilson as a major general on the retired list. The act was signed by Assistant Secretary of War Breckinridge and forwarded to the White House. Durand temporarily commands with Castner and Herron assisting.
District Court of Appeals holds that a vendor may treat goods sold on a conditional sale as security and seek sale upon default. The court orders sale of books, application of proceeds to costs, then debt, with surplus to purchaser if any. A deficit may yield judgment against the purchaser.
Admiral Fletcher reports Atlantic fleet damage after a squall at Narragansett Bay. Virginia and Nebraska were slightly damaged when dragged by the collier Cyclops and Orion while coaling. Jupiter fouled Louisiana but without serious damage. Cyclops plates loosened and water in a hold. Orion taking a small amount of seawater.
Justice McCoy presided as judge and court reporter in a habeas corpus hearing over Elizabeth Hardys custody dispute between her parents. The other case seeks the return of Elizabeth's father to Saginaw Michigan for trial on alleged unlawful removal. Witnesses from Saginaw attended, delays drawn objections, and a stenographer shortage noted as the hearing extended to Tuesday afternoon.
Plans for a new Vetworth Methodist Church at New Hampshire Avenue and Grant Circle call for construction early next month with bids sought soon. The $20,000 to $25,000 structure will be octagonal, echoing John Wesley's era, housing a ground floor with Sunday school and recreation rooms and a second floor main auditorium. The previous church at Lislith and Shepherd streets Northwest was sold to the District for school use.
Miss Clarine McCarty announces a rose festival at 2007 Columbia Road June 3 at 15 pm. Assisted by Ethel Noble Johnson, with Faye Rowena Bumphrey Mia W Chamberlin and others. refreshments to be served. Proceeds aid the Anthony League.
United States Mayahal Splain reported to Chief Justice Covington that funds are insufficient to run all divisions of the District Supreme Court through July. A June work plan keeps grand jury and criminal court active. Justice Gould to handle criminal division 8 during circuit court breaks. Justices Siddons and Anderson to adjust duties. Vacation term allocations set: Stafford June 30 to July 17, Covington July 19 to August ?, Gould August to August 28, Siddons August 24 to September 11, McCoy September 13 to October 4.
The Retail Merchants Association trade boosting committee chose Tuesday and Wednesday June 22 and 23 for a three state auto tour through Virginia West Virginia and Maryland. President R P Andrews will lead a two day journey stopping in Rockville Washington Grove Damascus New Market Frederick Hagerstown Williamsport Harpers Ferry Martinsburg Winchester Berryville Leesburg and other points. The convoy includes touring cars trucks an ambulance and a nurse and aims to persuade shoppers to buy in Washington. Participants pay 10 for hotel and meals with reservations to be made to R P Andrews.
A garbled listing shows multiple betrothal pairs and clergymen names with ages and places like Grand Rapids and Cherrydale. Readable entries include George C Simmmons and Irma V Kane, Frank C Duell and Alice T Jates, and several other couple pairings with associated Rev. ministers and ages, though many items are incomplete.
Malliam IL and Naan Smith welcome a boy. Tingry and Kate Sherby have a boy. Abraham and Yetta Silverstone announce a girl. Clarence H. and Mary Roge L. Palmer born a boy. Ramuel and Sadie Nelarft welcome a boy. Willam and Lars Lunhy have a girl. John B. and Clara C. Harrie welcome a girl. Randall and Jenone Gardner announce a girl. Henry and Mary B. Egloff born a boy. Walter M. and Grace Thmawhy have a girl. Fred C. and Auli Obrint a girl. Soben and Regia Cohen announce a girl. Otto FC. and Kathleen Araitmayer welcome a girl. Willan and Mildred White have a boy. Charley and Fannie Weat report a girl. Joseph N. and Maria Stewart welcome a boy.
Deaths reported include Elizabeth Kahler 70 of Nat 2818 nw Rate Tattuvall and Catherine Dolan 70 at Gapginger Hospital. Joseph Lori two months. Bertha Rasp 20. Howard Eppa 20. Annie Pryor 40 at Washington Asylum Hospital. Frances Gurley 10 months of 2020 L st. aw.
Local ads offer cleaning and laundry services nationwide. Anhydragms and calcium chloride suppliers list 30 Thirteen-and-a-half St NW with phone Main 2318. Dying and cleaning at 109 Sth St, Main UA. Conyer’s advertises carpet cleaning and storage. Shaffer Flowers at 508 14th St advertises memorial day services. Reed Heater Co promotes water heaters. Memoria Day services by Virginia, 603 9th St.
The Post announces a short duration prize contest based on skill and ingenuity rather than chance. Winners may receive up to 200 for vacation plans, with fairness safeguarded and solutions judged on merit. Subscriptions optional, prizes awarded to non subscribers as well. Books with extra charts available for a small fee after printing in The Post.
Real Estate Investment Co reports multiple Edgewood lots sold as several large dwellings rise in Edgewood Maryland. Comdr Hugh Walker U S N purchased a 49 by 245 foot lot on Edgewood lane amid planned 310000 plus homes. Jana Delane bought two lots at Glenbrook road and Moorland lane with a 126 by 240 foot site. C L Harding drafted Robb residence plans for a 320000 structure as Hilleary secures Fairfax road corner lot for a modern dwelling.
Dinssandia Springs Hotel in Rockingham County Virginia advertises a modern facility with cold water plumbing and in-room amenities. It features a large new swimming pool dressing rooms baths tennis courts bowling alleys and grounds with good walls and driveways. The Mansfield water is touted with medicinal qualities for kidney and stomach trouble opening on June 2. NETTA SPRINGS COMPANY IWC Roris Harrimanbare Virginia
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