The Washington times., 1907-08-25


ne folding and packing division has
been promoted and placed in charge Of
signature presses and folding machines.
Clarence Hess. who was transferred
from the printery to the clerical force
II the White House several months ago,
has recently been promoted 10 81, 400 PEI
annum.
Jacob c. Lesher. James c. Mcdaniel.
and John A. Phillips. of the first divi-
SION, were granted leave of absence last
week for fifteen days; John L Getman
and Edward n Bunker, for thirty days,
and Jake Covert, for ten days
Charles S. Elder, of the " OF the
first division, has returned 10 duty after
being on vacation for one month Mr..
Elder was in Boston for the "Old Home"
week. and spent the remainder Of the
time at Bangor. Ne. his former home.
James Z. Haggerty. OF the foundry
division. is spending his annual leave
H. Rochester, N Y Mr. Haggerty re-
Gently graduated in medicine and hopes
soon to begin to practice.
Among the first division employees re-
turning last week from vacations were
Charles / Leonard. Samuel G. Wise.
John r. Durisoe. and James E. Brooke
Miss Katherine c. Ratcline. stenog-
rapher in the purchasing and inspecting
division, is spending three weeks in Vir-
ginia on a visit to friends.
Howard E. Donath. Of the pamphlet
binding division, has returned from his
vacation, which was spent at Atlantic
City
James Price. of the supply division.
has returned from Greenville. s. c..
where he visited his wife for thirty
days.
Mrs. Martha J. Van DeventeT and Miss
Arabene K Horne. Of the bindery. are
on vacation Tor two weeks.
Vincent F. Howard, Of the proof divi-
sion, is again at work after a pleasant
vacation. having spent two weeks in
the Blue Ridge mountains Of Virginia.
. accompanied by his family.
John P. Hilton, Of the blndery, has
been granted leave of absence for hf-
teen days.
The folding machines and signature
presses have been transferred from the
jurisdiction Of Foreman Brown. OF the
packing and folding division, to that
of Foreman Brandt, of the pamphlet
binding division.
Tho printery, in common with the va
-s@ IN
ington. is enjoying its share Of the
jamestown Exposition travel, many or
the visitors TO the city calling at the
office 10 see how Uncle sam does his
printing. Chief DOorkeeper George c.
Harris. and his corps OF assistants.
have been kept busy handling the large
crowds.
The finishing section Of the foundry
division has been moved from the sew
enth to the sixth floor. and now occu-
pies the space formerly used by the
''Y'' of the first division.
George J. Hurst. of the bindery, has
been promoted from binder at 81 per day
TO floor hand at $4A per day.
Miss Lula 3. Hosmer, Of the bindery,
IS on vacation for one month.
Miss Margaret J. Parent, gold work
er IN the bindery. is spending thirty
days az her old home in New York
state with relatives and friends.
Edwin Davidson, Of the proof divis-
ion. has returned from Massachusetts.
where he spent his vacation with home
folks.
Thomas ]. BRASIL. Of the pamphlet
binding division. has returned from
two weeks stay at Colonial Beach.
Miss Marguerite +. Chapman. tenn
porary clerk in the division of docu-
msnts, resigned her. position last week.
John W. Michael. second assistant
foreman of printing, is on a vacation,
which he is spending at points down
the Potomac with his family.
Frank Hursh. stereotyper in the foun-
dry division, is spending his leave Of
absence at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Lille Quintin. Of the bindery. is
on vacation for one month She VIII
spend the time in New York
Among the bindery employees taking
vacations are George 7. Berkeley. Rob-
ert II. Zimmerman, Joseph Duffy. Miss
Agnes NJ. Hawken. and Miss Helen a.
Murray.
Thomas F. McKeon. of the audit
division, is on his vacation
Harry L Murray. Of the proof divf-
sion. has returned from Pennsylvania.
where he paid a visit 10 his family.
Thomas A. Bynum, Of the proof divi-
sion, who is III at his hone with cry
sipeias, IS reported to be progressing
favorabiy.
James NJ Mcdaniel. of the pamphlet
binding division, is spen6ing fifteen
days at Greenville, S. c.
Charles E. Harvard, of the pamphlet
binding divisious Is Spending thirty