The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-26
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dom; or Wonderful Spiritual Discoveries
and Revelations from the Precious Wis
dom Of a Sanctified Soul" &c. On the
fly leaf is written in GermsR John
George Nicolai, Berman. 1875 Those
things that once were very obscure 10
me are now made clear by learning. II
one should lapse into obscurity, the Di-
vine Light is always on hand"
William J. Hendricks, leave clerk in
the Office of the accountant, acted as
pallbearer on Friday last at the funeral
OF his aunt. Mrs. German, widow OF
Senator A. P. German.
James E. Bright treasurer of Columbis
Union, is reported seriously III.
Maj. John D. Russell is detailed from
the proofroom to the Office Of the super
intendent OF documents.
Louie O'Neil, of the linotype force, is
seriously debating the question whether
he shall join the clan O'Nen at their
Homecoming gathering at Connamora,
Ireland. or visit Reno. New, next month.
William Halloran, OF the specification
force. was made the recipient OF a beau
last Tuesday in the shape OF a valuable
cut glass water set the presentation be-
ing made by Chairman Frank Pyne in
his most happy manner.
Another one of Columbia Unions old
members has finished Hfe's journeys. At
the residence of his son, in this city, on
Saturday night. June Is, Edward L. Russ
passed away, after an Illness of about
three weeks, preceded by feeble health
for some months past.
Mr.. Russ came to this city in October,
1889, from Harrisburg, Pa, and had sine
been employed in the Government Print
ing Office, most of the time in the proof
room. He was always an earnest union
ist. and in his younger days was very
active in the work of organization. At
the Richmond session of the international,
held in 1866. he represented Harrisburg
(Pa) Union. He was a veteran OF the
Grand Army (having served his country
in It's hour of need and receiving while
soldier severe wound. from which ne
recovered only after a serious ilIness)
and was also a member of the Independent
Order OF Odd Fellows. He was seventy
six years of age Mr.. Russ is survived
by an only son, his wife having died only
a short while ago.
The funeral was held on Tuesday last.
the Rev DR.. Neibel, of the Presbyterian
Church, at Sixth street and Maryland
avenue northeast. conducting brief serv-
ices at the house and the impressive Odd
Fellows ceremonies being under the aus
pices Of Federal City Lodge Of that fra
ternity. Interment was at Arlington.
Imposer G. W. Robinson, of the Y, is
slowly recovering from recent severe in
juries to his right hand a few evenings
since. while seated in a returning Brook
land car
ofceman Lesher, of the foreman of
printing's force, is using up his leave.
The report of Fred. E. Weber, secre-
tary-treasurer of the Union Mutual Re-
lief Association, for the six months end
ing May 30 shows an unusually large
amount paid out OR relief, and If the
balance of the year keeps pace with the
first six months ii will be the most dis
astrous year the organization has known.
Mrs Mary E. Mclean, whose death
occurred on Thursday aged eigety-four
years, was the widow of William r. Nc
Lean. many years foreman Of the Star
and ex-Dresident of the I. T. L., and also
OF Columbia Union.
Charles w Henry. of the document sec
ton. is on the sick list
Improvements are the order of the day
See the sixth floor. looking north and
east
Elmer E. Young. delegate from the local
union OF electrotypers 10 the international
convention. held this year at Omaha
Nebr., has returned much pleased with
the social features of the occasion and
satisfied with the work of the convention.
The Grand Army Posts of the District
of Columbia have shown their apprecia-
ton of the services of E. A. LANCE of
the foundry. by inviting him TO be their
guest during the grand encampment at
Atlantic City. LANCE is one of the most
popular singers in Washington, and never