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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1909

Page

8

Saengerbund Elects Constitution Revisions At Meeting

The Saengerbund held its annual general meeting at 34 I Street NW with open nominations. Albert Lepper was elected president and Robert Pluym as vice president after Henry Scheuerman withdrew his candidacy. other officers and four new directors were chosen amid praise for John Waldman’s 28 years of service.

Washington Pluymes Albert Lepper Robert Pluym A. Brauner R. Brauner Frederick Carl William Hannemann Henry Mamler Karl Xander Charter Bauman John Waldman G. A. Schultze John P. Redeker Benjamin E. Krell Waldman

Deaths and Funeral Notices from Washington Area

Obituary notices dated September 3 to September 7 recount the deaths of Charles A. Banl M D at his residence 28 G General Northwest. Joseph D Bond at his Northeast street home. Wenre Clessnie Bowland and Lucy Hoek among others. Services noted at Trinity and local churches with interments at Olivet and Prospect Hills. Additional notices for Norman James, Margaret Liza Het, and James Woresery reflect common mourning rites across several Baltimore and nearby locales.

Wamm Charles A. Banl M.D. Cuneral Joseph D luSbarnd Vt Batah Bond Money Salember Meant Olivet Pavlanh Satuday Dibley “Hospital Mre Wenre Clessnie Bowland Prom Bear Las Montv al i Insfield Hte conchie-On Wun Snogh Har Residen Pearce M's Lucy “Hoek Srvices Eptember Tenth Street AMC Kate James mi Normvs Juromes Infant Sen Francis FY Ida’ G Nen Eay Bunera Hannan Igen Danigl P. HA. Naw Twentr-aceenth Steeet Vussiay Maom Elgest Peter O. Harris Princeton N. J Buffalo JEM James Ars Ambrose Kirnalt Teelatives Iitert Prospect Imm Cemeter Samuel Conrad Lemly Geen St Sohne Church Mon Splemnber Sab UW Pues Salundiy Margahet Het Nue Hrode Mid James J Maria Toole St. Peter's Church Aedas Abd Woalsec Florence Butlur John BE. Walsh Capitol Street Wypom Bladenshie Road Elizabeth K. Wou Fue Unhin Miama

Funeral and floral design notices in Decemprinn ad

Funeral designs from ML est and Blackistone's floral shop advertise funeral and floral arrangements. The notices list contact numbers and specials with modest pricing.

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Committee to Review Constitution and Park Plan Endorsed

A five member committee was appointed to study constitution changes at the next December meeting as the club, now over 70 members, seeks a more adequate charter. Dr L A Walker moved to endorse opening Thork Creek park to the public and urged commissioners to advance the project. The gathering included a fund raise for the Ger Orphan Asylum and a performance by Arion Singing Society of Jersey City, with 160 members visiting from Gettysburg, Washington, and Mount Vernon for the historic tour and evening entertainment.

L A. Walker Thork Creek Park Publc Henry Xander Arion Singing Society Jersey City Gettyeburg Washington Auromobiles Mount Vernon

Arion Singing Society elects new officers and plans German Day

The Arion Singing Society held its yearly meeting at 1006 Street NW electing F A Rocker president and William Wiegmann as vice president. New officers include Jacob Bruegger secretary M G Siebert treasurer John Wischfusen standard bearer and Karl Holer musical director. The club reports 70 percent membership growth and will open a new Rathäueller in a few weeks. German Day on October 6 will feature songs in German and English and a wreath laid at Mount Vernon.

Arion Singing Society F. A. Rocker William Wiegmann Jacob Bruegger M. G. Siebert John Wischfusen Louis Nehmidt Ubterian John Staffel Karl Holer Henry Waigmann Harry Rothechilg Charles &. Gerner Carl Broch Lenz M. Holzhglerlein B. Reckeweg August Schmidt Rathoeller Washington Mount Vernon

DeLacy Talks on Labor to Juvenile Court Youth

Judge William DeLacy delivered a lecture on good citizenship to fifty boys and girls in the juvenile court, stressing labor’s role in character building and civic duty. Willam A. Hickey and probation officers spoke briefly, certificates were signed, and books were issued for home reading.

William DeLacy DeLacy Willam A. Hickey Gertrude B. Darwin John R. Dillon Taok

Local Funeral Directors and Parlors Listed in Directory

A dense listing of funeral directors and embalmers with addresses on streets in the northwest area. Firms include Thomas A. Costello Frank Geier's Sons Spears Zurhorst Lee Wright Harvey Sons Sardo & Co Sergeon and others offering services, chapels, and livery connections with phone numbers.

Frank Geier ST. IW Jonera Speare N. W Spears Mgr Geo. P. Zurhorst East Capitot MaBaLchs H. 5 Gain Tina

Washington Post Carnival Prompts City Boost Plan

Washington businessmen praise The Post regatta and carnival as a city booster. They announce plans for floats, riverfront displays, and playground children's acts to attract visitors and enhance Washington as the capital’s event hub. Leaders from the Chamber of Commerce and local firms vow wide participation and city pride.

Washington Post Regatie Sven Ft. Wiltom Gude Chamber of Commerce Washington C. Moses Moses W. B. Mones & Sons Los Angeles Del George C. Wedderburn John * Wedderburn Company Fmn Tme James ¥. Dyeter Board of Education Post George C. Shafter Kann Kann & Son

Nautical carnival to draw crowds by river

Eyewitness described a chaotic scene as a motorcar struck a man near Delaware Avenue and Enion Station. Foster Kelly of Leesburg was dragged by the car and injured, rushed to Casualty Hospital with serious leg injuries while bystanders assisted and moments of confusion followed the collision.

Delaware Avenue Enion Station Foster Kelly Leesburg Newand Oune Ae Rao Lew - Peasee Sea Motorman Kaily Attad

Man Accused of Passing Worthless Checks Brought Back

Detective corps traced and brought back F G Robinson of 48g Went Twenty third street New York to Washington from Brooklyn on a July incident alleged to have involved cashing a 51 check on a forged drawee N G marking. Detectives Warren Mullen Banister and Cornwell identified J G Banister in Paducah Ky as a suspect, with local merchants to testify before a U S commissioner before possible transfer for trial.

F. G. Robinson Twenty-third Street New Yorks City Washington Brooklyn Warren Central Marlon FB. Watts Hobingon N. G W. E. Duncan Mullen Robinson Fred Cornwell Central Office Padreah J. G Banister Wlina Harding Boardman Banister Cornwell Paduena United States

Oil Stove Explosion and Back Shed Fire in Langdon DC

An oil stove exploded in a Langdon DC home causing a small gas fire with $0 damage to the interior. firemen battled the blaze after the stove was hurled about the kitchen. A separate undetermined origin fire in a shed behind James R. Carson’s home at 70 Michigan Ave NW caused about $100 damage to stored furniture before extinguishment.

Adam Minick Everatt Langdon D. C No. 3 Chemical Company James RF Carson Michigan Avenue Northwest

Hibernians Discuss Fair Plans and Guest Speakers

The Hibernians convened to discuss the fair under the auspices of their guild. Francis P Sheehy urged members to boost turnout, while Rev. Tynan Feuly congratulated workers. Patrick J Halligan recounted meetings with Martin J Sheridan and John Flanagan, who will headline the athlete games. The committee reported strong progress and anticipated a successful event with notable prizes in the most popular Irishman contest. Barney Gilmore, guest of honor, performed and sang Irish songs as the meeting closed.

Eterna Inteeldent Francis P.sheehy Audress Sheehy John Flanagan P. B. Garr Cheirtoan Egent Barney Gilmore Iocal Gilmar

Gospel in the Tent at Church of the Covenant

A large crowd attended evening services at the Church of the Covenant Tent at Sixteenth and Monroe. Music director Ernest Lent and bass Arthur Delbert led numbers including Goldermann romanzas and Handel Largo with words while Rev Tyler Dennett spoke to children and Rev Dr M Newman delivered the sermon on "Character and Conduct."

Church of the Covenant Sixteenth Monroe Streets Ernest Lent Arthur Delbert Goldermann Handel Delbert Saint Sneng Tyler Dennett Church of the Votvenant M. Newman Newman

Inspector of Pharmacy Arrests Center Market Seller

Inspector of Pharmacy Wheelock yesterday arrested Charles B Harper age (9 N street northwest) on a charge of peddling cocaine. Harper, a Center Market salesman, is alleged to have sold drugs for several weeks. He was sent to the First precinct station house and will have a hearing in police court today.

Wheelock Center Market George Wheelock Charles B. Harper N Street Northwest Ling Harper

Sutton Case Hangs Fire Autopsy Pending

Henry Davis said he could not state when exhumation of Lieut James Eaton USMC would be made. Mrs James N Sutton indicated autopsy and summation of the marine commandos who were with Eaton at his death should they choose to do so. Reports to the contrary and delays in consulting Mr. oh were noted as the War De partment information clears.

Washington Potomac Park Henry Davis Sxwrsey James N. Sutton James Eaton Nieut Satter Develon Tims Mr. Oh

Bladensburg craps shooting ends with arrest in Hyattsville

In Bladensburg Maryland two men, Edmund Flemming and George Dixon, played bonanza with a quarter and a dollar stake while betting bones under moonlight. A dispute over missing money led to a shot fired injuring Flemming in the right hip. Dixon was arrested and jailed in Hyattsville awaiting a hearing.

Bladensburg Edmund Fiemuming Casualty Hospital Hyatteville George Dixon Dulck Garrison Stepnell Flemming Dixon Flem- Hide Fleming Hoyle Lesan Hyattsville Dixon de Dikon

Doctor James W Herbert Dies at 71 in Washington

Dr James W Herbert born in Alexandria Va in 1850 dies at his Washington home on Pennsylvania avenue southeast after two years of paresis. He served in the Navy as chemist and physician aboard the Lancaster and later as surgeon at Marine Barracks. He leaves a wife May M Herbert a son and siblings. funeral at home tomorrow at 2 pm officiated by Rev Dr Filla L Devries at St Clark Episcopal Church.

James W. Herbert Washington Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast Herbert Dr. Herbert Alexandria Va University of Maryland South America Lancaster Navy United States Marine Barracks Eaya Satvicn Saks May M. Herbert Alexandria Filla L. Devries St. Clark's Episcopal

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