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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1905
Page
47
Saks offers a range of rain coats described as waterproof yet stylish, from simple waterproofs to double purpose dressy overcoats that function as rain wear. Styles vary in fabrics, colors, and finishes from gray and tan to black blue and mixtures.
About ten machines from the Automobile Club of Washington took a forty seven mile trip to Frederick for the fair. No major accidents occurred though fuel shortages and rough hills challenged drivers. Baltimore business man was thrown from a car and badly hurt. other casualties were poultry and livestock. Constables joined in the cheer as Maryland villagers lined roads to watch the convoy.
The District of Columbia reports 4626 miles of sewers including 1032 main lines and 365.3 miles of pipe sewers costing 13.613 million dollars. Last year 117 miles were laid at 1.1546 million dollars, aided by four miles added to the main system.
Commissioner Macfarland leaves tonight for Chicago to address bankers tomorrow night at the Auditorium Hotel on the Development of the National Capital. Invited by HE A Potter, president of the Chicago bankers' group, he seeks to present the District’s financial needs to a broad audience. In a separate action, Henry Proctor won a $1,000 damage verdict against the District of Columbia in Circuit Court No 2 for injuries from a cart collision on Missouri avenue. Hayden Johnson and J McD Curington were his attorneys. Corporation Counsel Thomas represented the District.
Rev. George W., pastor of Dum barton Avenue Methodist Church in George town, will begin two sermon series next Sunday October 22. Morning sermons cover prayer topics including The Philosophy of Prayer Conditions of Successful Prayer and Remarkable Answers to Prayer. Evening sermons explore the Apostles Creed with God The Incarnation The Atonement The Exaltation of Jesus The Holy Ghost The Christian Church parting The Resurrection Eternal Life. Grocers carrying Burnett's Vanilla assured of purity under no state board challenges.
Jurors returned a verdict of acquittal for George T Hilton in Criminal Court No 2 on a charge of stealing a diamond ring from Policeman Hoffman of the Seventh precinct. Hilton testified he left the station before Hoffman’s shift and did not return, and witnesses supported his prior possession of a similar diamond. The jury was out under thirty minutes. An order of reinstatement is to be issued by Maj. Sylvester. Hilton may not return to the Seventh precinct.
Prof Gallaudet the Gallaudet College president returned to Washington Tuesday after a European visit dating from September 26 He attended the Moriz Hill centennial in Germany and spoke at the celebration He was welcomed by students at the college chapel and announced a renovated building with new electric lighting The Takoma chorus led by J W Dyre and Prof John will sing sacred music at Union M E Church Sunday night Dyre conducts the group which will give future expositions in Washington of oratorio and classical music A fire caused by an exploding lamp damaged May Salvatore’s home at 18 K street southeast last night with $50 loss no injuries All items noted in brief and local notices.
Mrs Lizzie Bachelor Rapley died yesterday at 1 o clock at 178 P Street Northwest. She was 45, born in Brooklyn New York, daughter of the late William A Bachelor of Maryland. Survived by husband William H Rapley manager of the New National Theater a son a brother John H Bachelor and a sister Mrs Adelanide B Callahan. Funeral Saturday at 2 from 178 P Street NW Rev Dr South St Thomas Episcopal Church Oak Hill Cemetery interment.
William Isoh was convicted yesterday before Justice Wright in Criminal Court No 1 of cutting Georgetown bartender William Chamberlain with a knife. Anderson had brought a farm knife to the city to shell peas and used it in the barroom confrontation. Attorney Durant Church defended Anderson while Assistant District Attorney Turner prosecuted.
Mary B Shipley seeks divorce from Frank Shipley alleging extreme cruelty drunkenness and abandonment with custody asked for their three children Francis Violet and Ethel. Magdalena Husemen sues for absolute divorce from Frank Hineman alleging adultery and desertion asking custody of two year old Headora F R Keys represents her. Also mentions jury trial demand in a spiritualist case and various ads for groceries crackers and shoes.
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