The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-02

Veteran. r~essn,an who celebrated his eighty-hrst
birthday on September q
AT the noon hour on Wednesday the
entire force of the pressroom got to-
gether and surprised Ira E. Cole by pre-
senting him with bouquet OF eighty-ons
beautiful roses. 1t was a rose for each
year OF his life. Other gifts were a box
OF cigars and a handsome silver match
box. in honor of his birthday Mr.. Cole
was taken completely by surprise. but
feelngly expressed his gratitude for the
honor conferred. and shook the hand OF
each OF his fellow-workers.
Mr. Cole was born IN OswegO. N Y,
September Is. 1929, am has been an en-
ploye of the G. P o. since 1876 He
served throughout the civil war as a
member of the Eighty-first New York
Volunteers. taking part In all It's en-
gagements Though past fOur-score
years, he is hale and hearty. and still
able 10 perform his work as q pressman.
He has the respect and good wishes<of
all who know him. On October 10 he viii
visit his former home in Oswego to reg
lister and vote, duty he has never failed
TO perform since becoming an employee
of the government.
The evening of Mr. Coles birthday was
celebrated at his home, where he was
entertained by his children and grand
children. 10 the number OF fifty-three
His home. 723 Eighth street northeast.
was beautifully decorated with golden-rod,
ferns. palms. and roses. Mr.. Coles sons
and daughters number eight. AL were
present except his son, Thomas l. Cole.
who resides in California.
After music. pleasant repast was en-
joyed.
Composition w. J. c. OBrien. OF the
job section. has been temporarily detail
ed on the specs as an imT 1ser. None
better on that class OF work that OBJ.
Messrs. Craig, SchOeneman, and Sher-
man. owing TO changes on the sixth floor,
adjacent 10 the proofroom, have been
transferred TO the NTH.
Thomas L. McEneaney, of the docu-
ment section. reported on Monday morn
ing. upon the expiration OF his leave.
passed at Atlantic City.
Composltor s. c. Hinwood. Of the docu-
ment section. reported for work on Thurs
day. after fifteen days pleasantly passed
at Atlantic City and Boston.
Edward r. Melton. a well-known men,
Der OF Washington pressmen's union. has
been granted patent for a valuable at
tachment for preventing the heating OF
the composition rollers On fas'-Funnins
James II. Wynne. skilled laborer. is a
middle-of-the-week transfer from the
money-order section 20 the spess end OF
the document section.
few days since pretty homing pig
con alighted In one OF the windows on
the south side OF the sixth floor The
band was marked 615l L. s.
Unskiled Laborer Jesse Smith, of the
document section. returned from his
thirty days leave on Thursday. and
most emphatioally denies that he visited
Philadelphia.
Charles J. c. Puoibette, who has been
a proofreader in the Office for many
years. resigned on Thursday He will
return TO his home In Waco. Tex. to
live.
Thomas L, Jones, chairman OF Column
bia Unions entertainment committee, is
already at work planning for the union
memorial exercises. He promises this
year a programme OF many new and in
teresting features.
Miss Agnes Fitzwilliaui, OF Galveston,
Tex. is enjoying the beauties OF the Ma
TONS Capital. the guest of her brothers,
Tom and Denny, two well-known mem
bers or Columbia Union.
The hosts OF friends and acquaintances
OF Mr.. ]. NJ. A. spottswood. assistant
foreman Of printing, viii be gratihed 10
learn that &c as recovering from his re-
cent serious breakdown, and is so far
on the way TO restored health as 10 be
able to visit the Office on Thursday last.
when he was accorded quite a reception.
No more popular official ever entered
the Government Printing Office than Mr..
spottswood. who a few years since
passed the half-eentury mark In continu- |
Gus employment in the same position. |
That he may be spared many years is
the fervent wish OF all that have the
pleasure OF his acquaintance.
FRESHMAN Charles H Schultz. who. |
~ith his wife and daughter, has been
visiting his relatives and friends In and
about Detroit, has resumed his dutias
P. j. McAulifre, OF the monotype sec
ton. has gone 10 his home in Indiana 10 |
remain until after tho election.
o. II. McCardell. of the monotype sec
ton. is the latest G. p o. plutocrat TO |
indulge in the ownership OF a motor We
hicle
On Tuesday noon the marriage OF Miss
Jane NJ. Dierken and Mr.. Arthur J. Nc
Elhone. OF New York. took place in tho
DshIgren Chapel OF the Sacred Heart, on
Georgetown University campus The
bride is a daughter OF Mr. Joseph DER