Day of Cheer for Poor at Washington Orphanages
Thanksgiving in Washington institutions saw Salvation Army Gospel Mission and others feed the needy with turkey and fixings. Missions and jails held programs and athletic events for children, with baskets of food distributed at the Gospel Mission and Central Union Mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Gospel Mission
Washington
J S Bennett
Central Union Mission
HE W Kine
The
Louise M. Brazier
Ensign
Mraco Lewis Coleman
Childrens Homes
Charitable
Society wedding links Hoar and Gillett in Washington
The marriage of Mrs Rockwood Hoar and Representative Frederick Hanting ton Gillett of Massachusetts took place yesterday at the bride’s residence in Connecticut avenue. The ceremony was by Rev Dr Roland Cotton Smith with intimate family presence. The bride’s daughters and her parents attended, and the couple will shortly take a wedding trip before Congress resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Hoar
Frederick Hantington Gillett
Massachusetts
Connecticut Avenue
Amherst College
Frances Hoar
Louisa Hoar
William E. Rice
Worcester
Mass
Hoar
Senator Hoar
Albert Gillett
Hartford
Conn
Lucy Gillett
Gillet
Washington
Congress
Gillett
Swith
Massachustts
Representative Gillett
Representative Hoar
Amherst
Harvard Law School
Henry Lippitt
Rhode Island
Thomas K. Laughlin
Theodore Henckels
Mies Marie Henckels
Edward Ross Granger
Charles T. Warner
St. Albana Church
Rosea
Mies Theodora Henckels
Frances Henckels
Slater
Mildred Quindy
Detroit
Guido Verbeck
Miss Wilbur
Miae Howard
Ralph Granger
Ann Arbor
Mich
Verbeck
Mantius
A. J. Scully
Frederick Scully
California
C. C. Roastie
Yonkaera
N.Y
Granger
Edna Elster Wirthlin
Frank Wirthlin
Delbert Strader Bachman
George W. Bachman
Easton
John A. Mertz
Durham Reformed Church
Nanette B. Paul
Washington social season includes weddings and teas
Mrs Blodgett hosts a young people's dinner at Sixteenth Street with Yale guest Delos Blodgett Jr and debutantes. Many notables travel to Washington for holidays. weddings abound as Miss Marie Henckels marries Edward Granger with Rev Charles Warner officiating. Gen and Mrs Carter prepare for winter in Bancroft Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
B. H. Warder
K Street
Charles Russell Wallace
Martha Taggart
W. H. Carter
Washington
Honolulu
Go to Bridgeport for Army Navy game guests
Representative and Mrs Charles C Carlin travel to Bridgeport Conn as guests of Mr and Mrs H H Hamilton before driving to New York for the Army Navy game Also listed are Gen and Mrs Hugh Scott and other Washington guests including Capt and Mrs Edward A Sturges Capt and Mrs Charles Haight Lieut and Mrs Philp Sheridan Mr and Mrs Joseph Davies and others Mrs Upshur Moorhead heads to Pittsburgh for a week of visits Mrs William Allen Cullop arrives in Washington and attends Congress Hall before heading to New York for the game
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cushing
Simsbury
Conn
Rufus F. King
Stuart Dodge
Percival Dodges
New York
Edgar Montillion Wooley
Peru
Ind
Alexandra Ewing
Newbold Noyes
Washington
Noyes
Frank J. Noyes
Alton Farm
The
Willard
Elmer Black
Thomas S. Martin
G. G. Tanner
Miss Tanner
Netherlands
Chevalier W. L. C. von Rappard
Costa Rica
Don Manuel Quesada
Don J. Rafael Oreamuno
Legation
Alberto de S. Moreira
John K
Alejando Herquinigo
Uruguay
Mme. de Pena
Mrs. Herquinigo
Chile
Charles C. Carlin
Bridgeport
H. H. Hamilton
Will
Army-Navy
Hugh Scott
Scott
Edward A. Sturges
Charles & Haight
Philp Sheridan
Joseph Davies
William P. Wooten
Mark Brooke
Thomas C. Daweer
R. E. L. Miohts
Cape
Russell Langdon
William Allen Cullop
Representative Cullop
Indiana
Congress Hall
Curlop
James L. Parsong, Jr
Helen Parsons
Miss Allen
Chevy Chase
Fairmont Street
G. B. King
Misa
Margheritta Tillman
North Carolina
Beatrice Dulln
Rich
Herrman Fincher
Milas Dulin
R. D. Bulluck
Rock Mount
Willard Will Host Card Party For Confederate Relief
Ensign J H Campman of the U S N attached to the Rhode Island is in Washington at the Willard for a short stay. A Thursday afternoon card party and tea dance for destitute Confederate families in Washington will run from 2:30 to 4:30 with dancing 6 to 7. The Engineers Band will provide music. Committee heads include Miss Callie Hoke Smith as tea dance chair and Miss Hattie Bowie with prize duties. Refreshments led by Mrs Howell Smith and Mrs Adelaide Reed Yates. tables for cards coordinated by Mrs James W Beasley and others. Also notes on society weddings, travels, and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Washington
Engineers
Callie Hoke Smith
Young Ladies
Hattie Bowie
Eugene B. Barry
Floyd Strawn
Nancy Weekes
Grace Maude Morgan
Howell Smith
Adelaide Reed Yates
James W. Beasley
W. N. Skyles
Samuel G. Stapies
Alice Theobald
Frank Harper Elmore
Possum dog climbs trees to lead quarry hunt
Uncle Reuben Carter of Georgia owns a remarkable possum dog named Coon six years old. The animal leads the hunt and climbs trees after possums taking refuge, leaping high and climbing from ground level to lofty branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Carter
Coon
Scoons Arrive in Hot Springs for Thanksgiving Events
Special to The Washington Fest Hot Springs Va Nov 25 Delightful weather prompts golf and outdoor activities during Thanksgiving in Hot Springs entries include a full handicap against bogey. Mr and Mrs Maxwell Scoon arrive for their honeymoon. bride Elizabeth Hibben daughter of Princeton President Hibben and groom a university faculty member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Melville BE. Ingalla
Gladys Ingalls
Boxwood Farm
Dallas B. Pratt
White Sulphur Springs
Frank Trumbull
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Board
Percy McIntosh
New York
Trumbull
Albert H. Harris
New York Central
Harris
Dinner Parties at White Sulphur Springs For Thanksgiving
Festive Thanksgiving gatherings mark the White Sulphur Springs observance with nearly 100 guests arriving by private car. Hosts include Frank Trumbull and Charles Taylor of Pittsburgh entertaining a roster of prominent names. Donations to the Presbyterian church fund accompany the village dinner before departures for the California exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Frank Trumbull
Albert H. Harris
P. J. McIntosh
Commodore
Dallas Bache Pratt
Charles Taylor
Pittsburgh
George C. Knapp
E. F. Low
McIntosh
William J. Sturgis
Adolf Ladenburg
G. B. Capito
Orme Wifacn
Ogden Goelet
Thomas Harris Powers
George F. Baker, Jr
James Deering
Prentiss L. Coonley
Robert 8. Hitt
Norman Williams
Frank
Davis
Lathrop Brown
James Blair
Presbyterian Church
Roderick Terry
Beatty Retires as Norfolk Navy Yard Commandant
Norfolk Navy Yard announces Rear Admiral F E Beatty has been placed on the retired list and succeeded by Rear Admiral Walter McLean who previously led the fourth division of the Atlantic Fleet. The change follows the official retirement ceremony in Norfolk Virginia on November 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Navy| Yard
Rear Admiral
McLean
Norfolk
F. E. Beatty
Norfolk Navy Yard
Walter McLean
Wedding Gift to Miss Asquith Presented in House of Commons
Special Cable reports a parliamentary ceremony where members from all parties gave Violet Asquith a wedding gift to mark her marriage to Bonham Carter next Tuesday. The gift, a gold ink stand and diamond brooch, drew thanks from her, as H. H. Asquith noted political feuds have softened with time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Asquith
House OF Commons
London
Violet Asquith
Bonham Carter
Miss As
German Women's Dress Reform Meeting Upset By Dainty Exhibits
A large Berlin gathering backed by the crown princess urged German women to abandon French fashions and adopt a true German style free of fripperies. Speakers denounced high heels foreign fabrics and cosmetics while an opposition presenter showcased gowns that drew applause from most attendees, leaving reformers outnumbered and concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Little Miss Dolan Captures Blues at Radnor Hunt Breakfast
Little Miss Alexandria Dolan wowed Main Line society at the Radnor Hunt Club Thanksgiving breakfast near Bryn Mawr. Riding Sloe Gin she won the light-weight hunters class, later tumbling from the saddle. Constance Vauclain’s Cygnet took the light-heavy crown, while Mrs. Cromar dominated middle-weight events with Cromar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Alexandria Dolan
Main Line Society
Radnor Hunt Club
Bryn Mawr
Miss Dolan
Sloe
Rose Dolan
J. Stanley Reeve
Dolan
Constance Vauclain
Captain
Robert E. Strawbridge
Charles A. Munn, Jr
Sweethearts of School Days Reunite After Years
Special to The Washington Post Warren E Pratt an Arcadia Ind hotel owner and Mrs Susan S Thomas a Trinidad Cole widow were married here last night by Rev H W Johnson of Madison Ind They were sweethearts in school days but drifted apart Eleven years ago the spouses died and the courtship was renewed They visited and wrote often and spent Thanksgiving in Chicago before returning to Arcadia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Chicago
Warren E Pratt
Arcadia
Ind
Susan S Thomas
Trinidad
Cole
H. W Johnson
Madison
Catholic Knights Sociable Draws 3000 for St Josephs Asylum
The Catholic Knights of America held its thirty second sociable at Convention Hall drawing about 3000 attendees. Funds will aid St Josephs Asylum with songs and drills by the boys, a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus drill, and performances by Dr Francis J. Kelly and Miss Olive Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Orphanage
H Street Northwest
St Joseph's Male Orphan Asylum
Convention Hall
Catholic Knights of America
Knights of Columbus
St. Vincent’s Female Orphan Asylum
Washington City
Anacostia
Sercoe
St. Joseph's Asylum
Eugene Edwards
Francis J. Kelly
Olive Wolfe
Michael A. Mess
I Gwynn Gardiner
P. A. Tobin
N. H. Shea
George R Repetti
B. Frank Saul
W. P. Kenealy
Thomas B McNamee
John J. Repetti
Thomas F. Lowe
Gregor Kramm
Jos
O'Brien
Theo. Himmelberg
William A. Mesa
George J. Nolte
William Kopperas
Joseph A. Berberich
Donald A. Gardiner
John J. Fuller, Jr
B. A. Conlan
William J. Tobin
G. Gardiner
Jos. C. Elbert
Wiliam F. Schaefer
William Neulands
Bernard A. Weiss
A. Diexlemann
G. F. Gingo
al. Shield
J. V. Cogan
D. Gretti Gardiner
Dennis J. Connell
William T. Finn
Adam Giebel
Andrew Nolte
Carl J. Mess
G. B. Ostmann
A. HB. Ostmann
Bernard Rover
E. J. Ackerman
George Weiss
Wm. Mes~sink, Jr
Master of Ceremoniea
J. H. Buscher
Capital Gives Thanks People Grateful For Peace
Washington churches observed Thanksgiving with abundant services as clergymen thanked God for peace and blessings while nations endure death struggles. Union services were led by Baptists at Calvary with Rev How ard YT Stewart preaching. Bishops and clergy from Episcopal Catholic and other denominations held multiple services across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Calvary Baptist Church
Howard YT. Stewart
Second Baptist Church
St. Peter and St. Paul
St John's
All Souls
St. Paul's
Grace
Christ
St. Stephen's
St. Andrew's
St. Thomas
Trinity
St. John’s of Georgetown
Church of Our Father
Universalist
All Souls’ Unitarian Church
St. Peter's
Sacred Heart
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church of the Holy Comforter
St. Aloysius
St. Matthew's
St. Martin’s
St. Vincent de Paul
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
St. Dominic’s
Church of St Mary Mother of God
St. Cyprian’s
Church of the Covenant
Eastern
Fourth
Gunton Memorial
Gurley Memorial
First
New York Avenue
Central Chapel
Washington Heights
Eckington
Fifteenth Street
Westminster
Marvin M
Ryland M
Sixth Presbyterian
Geraudh
Hamline
Metropolitan
McKendree
North Capitol
Emery
North Carolina Avenue
Park Road
Congress Street
Vermont Avenue
Thanksgiving at YWCA Draws 86 Guests
The Young Women's Christian Association hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for 86 members and friends at a long table laden with turkeys. After meals, activities included games, children’s stories by Miss G Watson, musical selections, and patriotic songs led by Mrs H B F Macfarland. Panama Police Chief Coming to New York on a mission not publicly known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
G. Watson
Representative Watson
Wisconsin
M. Coffin
America
H. B. F. Macfarland
Ruth Keeley
Mary Finney
Mirian Barstow
Florence Beasley
Florence M. Brown
Panama
Rudolfo Estripean
New York
District of Columbia Condemnation Notices in 1915 Court
Public notice in District Court No 1257 and No 1256 detailing petitions by the District of Columbia Commissioners to condemn land for Small Parks and for widening public alleys in squares 6574 5575 2023 2624 2827 1725 1888 1854 4247 and 2621 respectively. Jury to assess damages with a share of benefits, deadlines set for November 1915 and required newspaper publication in Washington Evening Star Washington Post and Washington Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court OF the
District of Columbia
Minnesota Avenue
Twenty-second Street
Q Street
van Ness Street
Forty Second Street
Nebraska Avenue
Beneen
Tia
Washington Evening Star
Washington Times
Washington Post
A. D
United States
F. J
District Court District Court
Oak Street
Brown Street
Seventeenth Street
Newton Street
lQakwood Terrace
Fig
Washington Port
Columbia
Cald
Notice of Administration in Graves Estate
In the District of Columbia H B Moulton attorney announces probate grant of letters of administration for Emma Stoxana Graves. All claimants must file with proper proof by November 17, 1816, else be barred from share. James Tanner, Register of Wills, Probate Court seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court OF the
District of Columbia
Emma Stoxana Graves
Columbia
Lows Hosea B
Mollton
Warrington Loan and Trust Building
James Tanner
Register of Wills
Notice of Administrations in District of Columbia Courts
The District of Columbia probate notices announce letters of administration for Howard Bryce Moore and Katharine M Schmidt. Creditors and claimants must file vouchers by November 10 or 11, 1915 or 1916 respectively, or be barred from estate benefits. Signed by Colley W Bell and Walter J Pilling. registers James Tanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court OF the
District OF Columbia
Trinsatrict of Columbia
Howard Bryce Moore
District of Calumbia
Colley W Bell
Colorado
Heal
James Tanner
Register of Wills
Notice of administration in District of Columbia probate court
Annie E Meyer announces letters of administration issued by the Probate Court of the District of Columbia for the estate of Katharine Rothstein. Creditors must present their claims with proper authentication by November 17, 1916, to Annie E Meyer, 520 Quincy Street NW, or be barred from inheritance benefits. James Tannen, Register, probate clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court OF the
District OF Columbia
District of Columba
Katharine
Rothstein
Dorothy
Annie E Meyer
Quincy Atrvet
James Tannen
Wille
District of Columbie
District OF Columbis
Probate Court of
Edwin
Marlow
District of Mainst
Katharine H. Marlow
Fourteenth Street
Teat
James Tanner
Probate Notices Administrations in Columbia DC
Two probate notices from the District of Columbia announce letters testamentary for Ferdinand Petersen and letters of administration for William Gasy. Claimants must present their claims with proper authentication by November 15, 1916, or be barred from estate benefits. Signed November 15, 1915 by American Security and Trust Company with James Hood secretary and James Tanner Register of Wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court OF the
District OF Columbia
Ferdinand Petersen
Curity and Trust Company
James F Hood
James Tanner
Register of Wills
William Gasy
Catilerine Gass Corner
Sherman Wvirne and
Park
Rand Northwest
Also Mentioned on This Page
McKinne
Central
Milasion
Toulalana Avenue
Mmission
Cts
Occoquan
Washington Asylum
Union Anlidners and Sailors
Maj
E. R. Camppell
Board of Managercr
National Training School For Boys
National Training School For Girls
Wilson
Industrial Home School
Blue Plain
Supt Fay
Sdanters
Therm
Ahd
Lane
Adolph Casper Miller
Miller
Mrs. Blodgett
Newton E. Mason
Gordon Mason
Naval Academy
Granger-Henckels
Dorothy Deeble
Louisville
Margaret Michie
William Meredith
Macdonald Chapter
Homeopathic Hospital Association
Burlington
Ross Thompson
Earnest Roberts
Wade Ellis
William Shuster
John Joy Edson
Rose
A. A. Birney
Jesse C. Adkins
Leigh Baker
Misa Ruth Tilston
William Gerry Morgan
Joan H. Brashear
Morgan
Mr. Cargenie
Mrs. Marshall Ludington King
Charles C. Rossire
Yonkers
N. Y
Carlina
Ensign Campman
J. H. Campman
Louis McComas
Gen
Mr. Kearny
William Mitchell
Virginia
Mra
H. G. Maul
Has
Douglas Ariz
Denver
Colo
Mra. Maul
Weat
Paul Sheehan
Buffalo
Sheehan
John Eckell
South
Corona Avenue
Aoutheist
Hellen G
Frederic G. Hitter
Baltimore
Rye
Ipapei
Archive
Admiral Beatty
Quith
Philadelphia Society
Catholic Knights’ Ball
Churches of Washington
Stanley Hall
United Water Soldiers’ Home Band
John
M. Zimmermanz
Palace of Peace
Vanderalaut
Remick
Friml
Thors
Celfe
Bill Bailey
Uhalele
Vinge
Lampe
LEGAL
Nsadh, Syme
James Francis Smith
Conrad H. Syme
H. BH. Moulton
Berry & Minor and
Colley
BELL
Attorneys
Irving Wiliamson
Katharine M. Schmidt
Walter J Pilling
Thomas H. Patterson and
Geo. H. MacDonald
Ss. R. Bowen
A. B. Lee
Joseph R. Fague
Supreme Cou RT
District of Cai'yomila
Notte
Meribers
District of Cohimbie
Daniel Allmen
Elaine
Daniel, Allman Jr
Thirteenth Street
Margaret Conkor
D Street
Hegieter of
Noid
Washington Hotels
Brighton
California St
Dewey Hotel
Lst
Bet
George
New Oxford Hotel
Peonosylvania Ave
White House
J & Treasure
U8 Government
J H Weaver
Maz
Cairo
Logan Iowa Circle
Cor 13Th ST
William Catte
Stratford
147Th and
Munroe Sts
Lincoln Hotel
10Th & H Sts
N.W
New Bancroft
Atlantic City Hotels
Atlantic City Country Club
Marlborough-Blenheim
Holmhurst
Galen Hall
Seaside House
St.Charles
Shelburne
Strand
Chelsea
Dennis Wiltshire
Tta
Baltimore & Ohio
Loral
Atlantic Fleet
Hampton Roads
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk, Va
Woodward
T. N. Ww
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat CO
Trans. Co
Florida
Jacksonville
Savannah
Ucketx
Altimore
Turner G
Baltimore, Md
Ocean Steamers
Barbados
Bahia
Vanetro
Santos
Montevidis Currmae
Armen ‘ Lamport«Holt Line
Mageadamixss
Gem. Agts
the Sunday Post
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!