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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1909
Page
7
The article reflects on Justice Peckham and the high court's cohesion as colleagues mourn his death. It notes Taft's presidency, possible appointments, and rumors about democratizing the bench. It discusses potential successors and the political balance shaping the court's future.
In a tentative student life note, university officials say no hazing occurred at Colorado during the recent events. The campus community described tense moments around a freshman gathering, with officials stressing safety and adherence to rules as investigations continue.
A fragmented sketch traces Joseph Keefer and ancestry linked to George Washington, noting Keefer as an early local figure. It mentions My Country and Esther Ball Chow, with references to Washington era life, family lines, and early settlement at Eppes Creek, plus interests in local houses and ancestral Tom.
Mrs Hubbard burial honors list reads like a social roll call with many relatives and guests present. Capt Daniel Sullivan of the Third Police Precinct led patrols to clear sidewalks and entrances of the church of those not admitted, ensuring orderly access.
A large Washington ceremony honored Mrs Gertrude Hubbard widow of Gardiner Hubbard. Attendees included scientists, officials, and family, with services at the Church of the Covenant and burial at Rock Creek Cemetery. Relatives and friends from Bell, Marsh, and Hubbard circles attended, while tributes noted her philanthropy and civic involvement.
A temperance meeting at Good Satarilan Hall discussed establishing a Washington inebriate home for reforming drinkers. Judge DeLacy urged a city hospital for habitual drinkers with strict oversight, near farming land and under federal government affiliation, with a physician in charge. A committee will seek support from the District committee to revive the Gallinger bill for an asylum.
Large congregations attended a solemn high mass and vesper marking the tenth anniversary of the Shrine parish. Decorations with white chrysanthemums and red oak leaves graced the sanctuary. The sermon by Rev Wake Elliott C S P praised the pastor’s labor and growth of the parish. A novena led by Dr Charles Warren Cartier was announced, culminating in a forty hour adoration from November 4.
Twenty one opalescent glass windows installed at Welcon diee Methodist Episcopal Church, sixteen memorials, plus a new double front window, honoring figures like John C and Maria L Harkness and Jarome Browne. Services held yesterday, sermons by Rev Thompson W McKinney and Rev J W R Sumwalt. Improvements cost about $100 with a $380 collection, adding a new choir gallery for nine and junior choir led by Mrs O B Jemkina.
At Calvary Episcopal Church services yesterday a sermon by Aishon Harding dedicated the new pulpit in memory of Bishop Satterlee. Harding spoke on the bishop’s career and noted the memorial mirrors his gospel teaching. A gold watch was presented to the church planter and flowers were placed on Bishop Satterlee’s grave after the service.
The annual WCTU branch rally at McKendree Methodist Episcopal Church featured President Mrs Don P Blaine delivering the principal address. District president Mrs Clinton Smith spoke briefly, with Mrs Charles P Grandifield welcoming graduates to the Young W branch as children from two churches shared mottoes.
The Catholic Converts League of New York gains support from prominent Catholic residents in Washington. William Oswald Dundas leads efforts with aid from Dr A P Doyle and other priests of the apostolic mission house. Letters from Walter Waters, president of the New York league, express cordial backing.
Movement and other officers and members of that organization are actively promoting the establishment of the Washington league through the assistance of friends in this effort.
Believe Sons Sate Bic and Mrs Charles K Leith of 1451 Chapin street report their two sons are on a geology expedition in Hudson Bay and expected home by October 1 They say the party stayed within 200 miles of a Hudson Bay Company post and the mothers letter notes the remote region. Prof Charles Kenneth Leith of Wisconsin and Arthur Leith of government printing are the two sons.
Mrs Sarah Swartzell widow of John Swartzell of Sisterville Pennsylvania died yesterday morning at the home of her son J A Swartzell 12 Rhode Istori avenue northeast where she had lived. She would celebrate her seventieth birthday today. Funeral services will be conducted at her home Tuesday afternoon at 1 0 o clock. The Rev Che Jes H Butler assisted by the Rev J J Muir will officiate and the body will be sent to Sigiverville for burial credited to the Lutheran Church services at the cemetery conducted by Rev B S Due.
The closing service yesterday marked Shiloh Baptist Church forty sixth anniversary as the Rev Milton Waldron preached. During the week more than 1000 dollars were raised to cover church expenses and reduce the debt with total gifts reaching about 1500 dollars.
Dr Alexander Graham Bell, who travelled to Washington yesterday to attend his mother in law Mrs Gertrude M Hubbard's funeral, is reported to be suffering a severe cold and was compelled to retire early. Later word indicates the illness may be serious, with return to activity uncertain today.
Local weather report notes overcast and unsettled skies with rain possible inland. Temperatures range from the mid to upper forties, with modest wind and sunshine limited to single-digit percentages. Potomac and Shenandoah regions show generally clear to partly cloudy conditions.
Fragmented lines indicate a legal notice or estate matter listing claims and payables. The legible names include Bul Loken Sahay Jones and FG Caer with mentions of fencing proper redefeat and glass and china repair services. The text appears as a damaged OCR of a public or legal notice with payment and estate references.
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