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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1909

Page

6

New Fall Headwear for Men

Fall hat sale features French felt hats from Monsant Vallon and Argod at 4 and 5 dollars. The KARLTON offers style and value at 3 dollars. English felt bats from Jos Wilson & Sons Denton England at 3 dollars, value 2. The Aviator for young men in blue and gray priced around 2 dollars. STETSON hats in new stiff models at 3, 4, and 3 dollars.

Monsant, Vallon Argod Karlton Jos. Wilson & Sons Denton England Vost

Lions and Monkeys Speak at Smithsonian Zoo Exhibit

At night the Smithsonian Zoo hosts a lively tableau with Old Brutus the lion lamenting captivity and a talking monkey and snake weighing the fate of African wildlife. Keepers plan winter housing, while a November shipment from Africa promises new animals for the exhibits.

Smithsonian Brutus Nies Col Roosevelt Beau Brummel Zoo Hera Blackburn Gata Bruin Africa

Home Coming to Ireland Endorsed by Hibernians

National board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians unanimously endorses a 1910 homegoing to Ireland, originated by Francia J Kilkenny of this city. The movement aims to unite members worldwide, with thousands planning to visit Ireland. Officials stress no political aim, just a commemorative homecoming.

Natonal Ancient Order of Hiberniang Ireland Francia J Kilkenny Sgle Ancient Order of Hibernians Hilkenny Order of Hibernians Iriah

Harvey n Restaurant to Open Sundays Begin Sept 1

City notices announce Harvey n Restaurant will operate Sundays starting September 1. The text touts fresh lobsters and fish, mentions renovations and new electricity, and promotes products like Stafford's Oxygen Was Floor and Perfection Ginger Ale. Also references Congress Hall Hotel dining options and private tables for small parties.

Harvey'n Restaurant Stafford Congress Hall Hotel

General R Ward No McCook Hig Death Ends Civil War Figure

Washington dispatch records the death of General R Ward No McCook Hig, a noted Civil War veteran and former commander of the Army of the Cumberland cavalry. A pioneer in Colorado, he served in the territorial legislature, was twice governor, and minister to the Sandwich Islands, negotiating a Hawaiians treaty. Burial occurred in Steubenville, Ohio, with family in attendance.

Whidster R@ward McCook Army of the Cumberland Grant Thomas Seward Conkling Far West Kansas Arapahoe Denver Colo Rocky Mountains Colorado Sandwich Islands Steubenville Ohio McKenna Washington

Georgetown to honor Father Edward Devitt on fiftieth jubilee

Faculty members at Georgetown University will host a bandquet in Ryan Hall to honor Father Edward Devitt on his golden jubilee in the Jesuit Order. Devitt joined the order July 28 1859 and has taught philosophy and psychology across several colleges including Gonzaga Holy Cross Woodstack and Boston College. He represented the Jesuit Order in Rome in 1902 and remains a respected authority on Maryland history.

Georgetown University Ryan Hall Edward 1 Devitt Father Devitt Gon- Zaga College Holy Crose College Worcester Maas Woodstack College Maryland Boston College Jequit Order Rome Georgetown

Colored Odd Fellows Meet In Memorial Session

The District Grand Lodge No 2 of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows met for a memorial service at Walker Memorial Baptist Church to honor members who died between January 1 1908 and July 190 Deputy Grand Master WL Pollard led the service while Rev 3 Ricka and A W Scott delivered remarks and the eulogy. Resolutions of condolence were read and adopted before a second gathering at Odd Fellows Hall 106 M Street NW for addresses by W L Houston AT Shirley and Mrs M A Parker.

Grand Lodge Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Walker Memorial Baptist Church Thirteenth Street Northwest U and V Strest WL Pollard Ricka A. W Scott Peter Ogden Lodge J. Howard de Sewerssassion Oda M Street W. L. Houston Order In America AT. Shirley M. A Parker Tousehold of Ruth

Large Sunday Audiences At Three Rival Shows In Washington

Three Sunday night attractions drew strong crowds in Washington. Lyman Howe's travel festival at the Columbia Theater wowed patrons with scenes from Switzerland, Palestine, Turkey and Madeira along with amusing shorts. At the Masome Temple a debut Sunday program offered clear motion pictures and vaudeville numbers. The Academy of Music featured Aratof Sunday flight concerts with Frank and Hardy, Ed and Alton, and the National City Quartet drawing cordial receptions.

Washington Lyman Howe Columbia Theater Siitzerland Amazon Palestine Turkey Madeira Masome Temple Academy of Music Lyons Aratof Frank & Hardy Ed & Alton National City Quartet

Preacher Explores Personality and Lofty Ideals

The Rev Dr John R Mackay of New York City lectured at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in the absence of Rev Dr Wallaga Radcliffe. He argued personality as self improvement and high aims, citing David as a supreme example who "made good" through intense humanity. Radcliffe to resume preaching next Sunday.

John R Mackay New York City New York Avenue David Hero Canavia Radcliffe

Pilgrimage to Genoa Planned by Knights of Columbus

Prominent Knights of Columbus corporators Daniel Colwell Willa Geary and Dr MC O Connor plan a 1910 Genoa pilgrimage under the spiritual leadership of Bishop A J Keane Cheyenne. The trip includes ceremonies with Americans and Italians and a later audience with the Pope after Genoa festivities.

Knights of Columbus America Genoa Daniel Colwell Willa M. Geary MC O'Connor Knights of Sotaminus Meanoney Ander Atey A. J. Keane Cheyenns Fitna Olumbus Atung Prom Aigeaverer Remmergau

Scant Readable Fragment Recounts Itchious Conditions

Fragmentary OCR describes severe itching burning scaling and hair loss on scalp with unclear terms and names. Text appears garbled but centers on dermatological symptoms and possible medical conditions.

Christ and the Gritics Pastor Defends Christianity Against Critics

The Rev. H Thompson of Waugh M E Church delivered a sermon on "Minister and the Critics" criticizing college professors cited in Herold Bolee's magazine pieces. He defended Christian faith, urged protest against radical critique, and questioned Hales and Bowne along with secular defenses of religion.

H .Thompson Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church Mhrint Herold Bolee Chris Vantty Critkler Hales Seconduneons Harvard McCosh America Bowne Christ

Churchless City sermon urges civic reform toward ideal New Jerusalem

Rev Dr James B Clayton from First Baptist preached on The Churchless City noting future prophecies of a perfect city on earth. He urged inno vation in sanitation, beautification, and civic pride, praising Washington with its 200 churches, honest government, and cosmopolitan character as foundations for a righteous city.

Clayton Wayz New Jerusalem First Baptist Church James B Clayton Bel Merofach Babylon Diana Ephesus Temple of God Jerusalem John America Washington

Necessity greatest spur warn against worrying over tomorrow

Dr Van Schaick argues that necessity drives achievement and explains the Bible verse Take no thought for the morrow to mean avoid forethought. He urges not to fear tomorrow but to face the coming day with peace of mind and prudent planning.

van Schaick John van Schick, Jr van Sehatee Christ

Funeral Sermon on Christ by Rev Dr Samuel W Leech

The Rev Dr Samuel W Leech, temporary pastor at the Independent Lutheran Church, preached on The Funeral of Christ. He contrasted Christ’s simple burial with monarchs’ pomp, noting four mourners at the tomb and urging inner virtue over ostentatious memorials.

Christ Samuel W Leech Fas Ctry Indepedent Lutheran Church Mary Jesus Christ de. Lepoh Ike Arlington Din Orey

Benzoate of Soda Fear Debunked by Federal Board

The Post presents a controlled experiment proposal to Denver food and dairy commissioners to test benzoate of soda as a preservative. It cites Dr. Harvey Wiley and Yale Northwestern Columbia studies, asserting sodium benzoate is not harmful in food up to four grams daily and cannot disguise decaying produce unlike vinegar or oils.

Levee Gan Alpny POST Convention of Food and Dairy Commissioners Firma Harvey Wiley Bureau of Chemistry United States Department of Agriculture Wiley Secretary of Agriculture Roosevelt Taylor University of California Europe Russell H Chittenden Sheffield Scientific School Yale University Chittenden John HL ‘Long Medici School Northwestern University Christian A Herter Columbia University Medical School Benzonte Food and Dairy Commissioners Denver

Craze for the Spectacular sermon warns of modern trends

The Rev Frank M Thompson of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church laments a craze for the spectacular in a morning sermon. He cites fireworks and moving pictures as temptations, criticizing thirst for sensationalism over ordinary honesty and steady worship. He contrasts old values with a hunt for sensational events and headlines.

Frank M. Thompson Grace Methodist Episcopal Church North Pole Charlaten Africa Newport

Ember Days Observed In Catholic CalendaR

Ember days this week are announced for next Wednesday Friday and Saturday with abstinence from fresh meat. The church calls these days a time of penance and prayer to God for the clergy and to thank Him for seasonal benefits. The fall ember days follow the feast of the exaltation of the cross.

Father Doyle Leads Mission Across Cities in West

The Very Rev Alexander P Doyle SF leads a Catholic mission touring Cheyenne Wyoming cathedral after closing a three week mission at Old St Marys San Francisco. At Paulist Church the Eucharistic League forms with three hundred charter members pledging daily communion and monthly adoration hour schedules to create perpetual adoration aimed at drawing businessmen to church during the noon hour.

Alexander P Doyle Apostolic Mission House Brookland Cheyenne Wyo Old St Marys Church San Francisco Paulist Church Peoples ‘Euchariatic League

California Association to Meet at Ebbitt House

The California State Association will meet in the red room of the Ebbitt House tonight to celebrate California’s admission to the Union. Addresses by prominent Californians and a musical and literary program will follow. Alt Catt Zoraiana in Washington and related organizations are invited to attend.

California State Association Ebbitt House California Thera Washington

Lutherans Seek Pastors To Call Permanent Leader

The congregation of Sather Place Memorial Church plans a September 27 meeting to discuss calling a permanent pastor to replace the late Rev Dr J G Butler. At Independent Lutheran Church a meeting is set for early October to seek a permanent pastor.

Sather Place Memorial Church Church Council J G Butler Independent Lutheran Church

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