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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1905
Page
4
We stand ready to meet the district with Saks-making and Saks reputation in our favor. Daily new features from our work rooms reflect the highest quality and tailoring standard. Personal control enables superior fall suits and overcoats made as though for you, at popular prices from ten to thirty five dollars.
Pupils in city lower and public schools show vegetables and flowers grown during summer. Hungarian tobacco, flax, and peanuts are featured in model farm displays at the Department of Agriculture grounds. Miss Sipe leads the garden program with 18 seventh graders and many schools exhibit potted plants and home garden photos. Civic improvement and practical learning are highlighted as thousands visit the displays.
Benoit Pollet challenges the will of Louise Depoilley Pollet alleging she signed under threats and undue influence by her brother Henry Depoilley. Pollet claims the maneuver aims to defraud the rightful heir. Malcolm Hufty represents Pollet. Stone & Fairfax advertise dual offices to boost selling and buying chances.
Official report by Maj. Sylvester on a police census reduces illiteracy rumor to 711 truant youths in the District of Columbia aged seven to fifteen. The breakdown shows 167 white boys, 0 white girls, 254 colored boys, and 190 colored girls, with commissioners praising the accuracy of the records. The district’s population totals are 227,4% white and 95,605 colored, totaling 323,123 with 163,612 males and 169,511 females.
Wills filed yesterday name Allen Bramm pastor at Mount Airy Baptist Church and Isabella C Meade Parm with rest to Mary M Raborg executrix. Executors named, bond details noted. Nearby ads list groceries, household items, and prices. Adjudged insane: Morris Goldsmith and others. Various local business notices announce stores, brands, and services. Temperance Sunday notices urge clergy to speak on liquor questions.
A meeting to organize the Pension Bureau Branch of the United States Civil Service Retirement Association is set for 4 30 this afternoon at 1424 New York avenue northwest. J W Starr, president, notes the branch already has about 600 members and expects growth. The Sun day Post promotes tomorrow’s 54 page issue. The Marine Band under William H Santelmann announces a White House concert at 4 15 PM with a varied program including first times and Wagner pieces.
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