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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1907
Page
19
A sensational New York tale recounts Gertrude Fontham Gunn returning from a European honeymoon to confront a marriage ruin. Col Gunn’s former rival suitors, a stenographer, and lawyer Joseph O Reilly emerge as players in annulment court filings. Allegations swirl around elopement, wagers, and a web of past relationships as Gunn faces legal action and public scrutiny.
The Ameman Suvenny faces Washington Congregational Club at the First Church on Tenh and G Streets North East Monday evening. A reception precedes dinner at 3. After dinner George W Aigroof will speak on health care and social issues with Mrs Algers contributing notes from magazines. J Walter Humphrey and others will provide musical entertainment.
The Sunday School convention of the Washington Diocese meets at the Church of the Epiphany on Wednesday October 50. Bishop Batteries presides. Holy communion at 9.99 a mana, sermon by Rev CC Perels. Afternoon speakers include Henriette Irsing Botton, W Sylvester, Miss Catherine Watkins, Barich, and Rev Charles Hayes.
Dr George L Paine eighty six died at 4 2 w in the Denver apartments of his son Elmer E Paine at 3321 Chapin street after two weeks of uremic poisoning. A former renowned dentist in Ohio, he practiced at Xenia for years and contributed to dental journals. Veteran of the Civil War and member of G A R and Masonry, he was known as a Latin scholar. Funeral today at 2:30 pm at the Denver. body to be taken to Kenle Ohio for burial.
Preparatory services were held at the Potomac Synod session as preparations continue for holy communion tomorrow. The Grace Reform Church on Fifteenth and O streets NW hosted the gathering with sermons by ex C Gumbert of Eaysburg PA and altar services by Pex Henn LG Keffer of Mercersburg PA and Rev MA Kieker of Timberville VA.
A cluttered list reviews recent titles from various publishers. Notable entries include A Prophet in Basin on religious debate, The Lost Diagon and Caap Art Trail detailing adventures for youth, plus The Crickets Song and Our Mellow Voices a poetry collection reflecting folklore.
An old home remedy suggests mixing Virgin Olive Pine Oil compound with whisky and glycerine to treat colds and coughs. It claims a 12 ounce vial plus two ounces glycerine and whisky, taken by teaspoon every ten hours, with tincture variations as substitutes. Virgin Olive Pine Oil compound is sold by Leach Chemical Co in Cincinnati in sealed vials.
In New York a woman declares she would rather die than reveal her identity as the parents of a kidnapped five year old, while Miss Mac Bradley resists questions in police court. Dr Kremer testified the child Carl ton was handed to him by the boy’s father and later legally adopted. Mrs Clark, alleged to have taken the boy, fled with him to Boston. she has not been arrested.
Horace John Gey formerly of Britton and Gray died Thursday at his residence 176 T Street Northwest. In his seventy first year he was born in Coldwater Michigan and came to Washington during the Civil War. He joined the General Land Office where he befriended Mr Britton and later formed a law firm. He returned to the Land Office and until his death served as Assistant Attorney General. He was father in law to Judge Ashley Gould. Funeral services at 2 pm at his home with Rev W Qox presiding and Rock Creek Cemetery burial. six former Land Office colleagues will be pallbearers.
Nearly all members of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite are in Washington for the thirty third degree reunion. Officials report twenty one of twenty two members present, with John F. Wager of Richmond the remaining arrival. The five day gathering opens Tuesday morning at the Cathedral, 107 G street northwest, with receptions and entertainment for visiting dignitaries.
Rev Dr Charles E Guthrie of Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church will lecture at the Young Men’s Christian Association tomorrow afternoon on The Four Faces. The Nordlea Mandolin Club will perform a concert beforehand, with Thomas L Jones singing bass baritone. After the lecture, several club teas and meetings will follow, concluding with a fellowship tea.
Mrs Aivander Colquhoun arrived in Philadelphia after a telegram. Her husband, 54, employed by a Philadelphia firm, was found unconscious in a National Hotel hallway about 5 AM and died from an cerebral hemorrhage. The case follows his transfer from the hotel to a city hospital.
Social and personal notices recount weddings and engagements in Washington and nearby, detailing Sydney Augusta Stevens and Harry Williston nuptials, and plans for a December Eckels memorial entertainment. It lists attendees, receptions, and future home plans, with society gossip on fashion, travel, and prominent families.
London dispatch notes Adele Grant fading health after vegetarian years and a return to fleshpots of England. Countess once a top beauty, motorist misadventures include a collision at Aix and a street accident. Gladys Vanderbilt engagement details unfold at The Breakers with Count Szechenyi. modest Vanderbilt function marks the occasion amid recent bereavement activity.
Henry Waggaman who died at Garfield Hospital was buried from his sister Mrs Martia 3 Brawner 318 Street North West yesterday at 11 o'clock. A New York resident, he was brother to John F Wasganan Dr Samuel Wagsaman and the late Thomas E Waggarumn. Rex Charles Holmes, assistant rector of St Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church, officiated. Interment at Rock Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers named Charles Benes John AL Wagsamand H Billingsly Charles Keller and William Gordon.
The Young Men's Christian Association shows rapid growth as it raises funds for its November convention to be held in this city. Past growth includes global expansion to about 800 sites with rising membership and assets. Local committees expect to raise $6,000 to cover convention expenses, with total costs projected higher. Names of committee leaders and donors from Washington and other cities are listed.
The governor and staff, along with a small party of friends, will be entertained at Chases Theater in a reserved seating arrangement. The visit involves a single guest count noted as one, with arrangements confirmed for the event. Their attendance is part of a planned theater engagement.
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