The Washington herald., 1914-03-24
ALEXANDRIA RED MEN
HOSTS AT Big FAIR.
American Indian Guards March in
Torchlisht Procession as Escort
to Washington Guests.
FUNERAL OF THOMAS H. FEGAN

Alexandria. Va, March Z5-With a
large crowd In attendance the big fair
under the auspices of the American In
dian Guards was oponed tonight at Odd
Fellows Hall
Prior to the opening members OF the
organization OF Red Men. headed by the
American Indian Guard Band. marched
IN torchlight procession along King
street, and escorted a number of Wash
ington visitors to the fair rooms. The
members of the band in their picturesque
uniforms attracted considerable atten-
ton. The fair will close April / next.
Howard w. Smith. receiver Of the de-
funct Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust
corporation. is preparing checks to be
sent out to the 400 depositors of that
insutution for an additional dividend of
0 per cent IL is expected the checks
viii be ready for mailing about April Is,
This will mean a total distribution of
about s2s,0oo.
VI the foregoing amount a total OF s20,-
OO was paid recently TO the receiver by
seven OF the directors as settlement OF all
claims pending against them In connec-
uon with the collapse of the concern. De-
positors OF this institution, since IL closed
Its doors December % 1910 have received
q total OF IS per cent dividends.
Representatives Of the various Sunday
schools of the city have decided to hold a
parade and pageant the first week in
May. IL Is expected there will be nearly
ZOO Sunday school scholars and teachers
In line. Tableaux depicting scenes from
the Bible will be a feature.
Committees from the various Sunday
schools will meet soon for the purpose OF
IHo y NRNer T..
Funeral services for Thomas II Fersn
were held at 10 o'clock this morning at
81. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. l.. F,
Kelly. officiating. Burial was in st.
Marys Cemetery. DELEGATIONS from
Fitzgerald Council. No. $50. Knights of
Columbus. and Alexandria division No,
Ancient Order of Hibernians, attended.
SS past grand knights OF the Knights OF
columbus acted as honorary palIbearers
Active bearers were: Leo p. Harlow
James Callan. Capt W. II. Sweeney, win
lam Desmond. George Schwab. and Mr..
Gardner. the latter of Washington. Dur
ing the services a solo was given by Miss
Kathryn Brill.
The funeral OF Mrs. Mary G. Bootbe
who died Friday last. took place at I
O'Clock this afternoon from the residence.
III ihIScss street. Ihe services were
conducted by Rev. William J. Morton.
rector Of Christ p. F. Church. and burial.
which was private. was made in Ivy Hill
Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Frank /. Slay-
maker. Edward S. Leadbeater, John
william Leadbeater Albert
speiden. OF Washington. all nephews Of
the deceased. and A. d. Brockett
Charles B. Crooks funeral took place
at o'clock this afternoon from the
home Of his mother. 2as South Washing
ton street Services were conducted by
Rev. DR.. W. +. Watson. pastor Of the
First Baptist Church. Burial was in
Bethel Cemetery. Mr.. Crook died several
days ago in New York.
Susan r. Rouselle has purchased from
{. Shirley Leachman, executor OF the es-
tate of William II. Peck. a house and
lot on the north side of Cameron street, !
between Payne and West streets
committees were appointed tonight by |
The Alexandria Trades Council to make
arrangements for its annual
Labor Day celebration next September. |