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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29
WOMAN'S DEATH
BEING PROBED
BY OFFICIALS
Coroner Declares Mrs. Jennie
Brown, Flat Rock, Received
Illegal Treatment
HUSBAND QUIZZED BY
PROSECUTOR FRAZER
Two Physicians Are Under Sur
veillance Pending Inquest
Next Week

Vigilance of Registrar Henry Ren.
shaw. OF the Board OF Health, caused
application for burial permit for
Mrs Jennie Brown, OF Flat Rock.
Mich, TO be held up for investigation,
by Coroner Burgess, and the coroner
found that the woman mad died from
the effects Of an illegal operation
Two physicians are under suryeil-
lance, pending the outcome OF an IN
quest 10 be held early next week by
Coroner Burgess, the woman's nus
band Howard Brown, having been
closely questioned by the coroner and
Prosecutor Frazer, Tuesday, and hav.
ing admitted. 1t is alleged, that his
wife had received treatment Of a
criminal nature
Mrs Brown, who was so years old
and the mother OF three children.
ranging in age from 20 10 years
was taken to Harper hospital, Mon
tContInucd ON Page Twob.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29
DUST PLANS TO
EXTEND BATHING
BEACH AT ISLAND
Would Use South Shore and
Provide Tents as Temporary
Dressing Rooms
COUNCIL ORDERS STREET
STANDS CLEARED AWAY
Tells Fenkell to Take Advantage
of Supreme Courts Recent
Ruling

The common council and Park
Commissioner Dust will work togeth.
or for the betterment Of conditions at
the Belle Isle bathing beach
Tuesday evening the council adopt.
ed two resolutions, one, fathered by
Aid. Dingeman, but introduced by
Aid. Freiwald, directing the depart.
ment Of parks and boulevards to con.
siCer the adyisability OF calling a
special session of the board OF esti,
mates TO consider furnishing funds
for enlarging the beach and pavilion
and another, by Aid Barnett, asking
the immediate establishment OF a r.
freshmcnt stand In the immediate
vicinity OF the bath house.
Commissioner Dust got into line
with the better bathing beach pro
gram by presenting n communication
calling attention to the inadequacy
OF present facilities lie said that hc
had caused soundings 10 be made
around the island, Tuesday. and hon
ed 20 be able TO provide temporary
quarters 10 care for more swimmer.
along the south shore just west o
| the deep water pier The water al
| this point is shallow for 800 fec
along the shore line II money car
/ he provided said the commits. ioncr
he will furnish tents for temporar-
dressing rooms for the Overflow
crowds
II rs hardly likely that tho Boar,
coMJ s1u.I no psnunuoDJ
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29
Court Refuses to Dissolve In
junction Preventing Building
Double "Y" to Connect Dix
and Junction Lines
COMPANY PROCEEDED
WITHOUT AUTHORITY
Smooth Little Scheme for En-
trenching Self in Streets Barred
by Bancroft

Refusal of Judge Hosmer, Tuesday
Afternoon, to dissolve an injunction
recently issued restraining the con
Itruction OF double 'Y" connection
between the Junction and Dix-ave.
EAR lines. rudely upset plans OF the
b L. r. for obtaining practical
Franchise to run Junction-ave. cars
|over a half mile or more of the Dix
E,ye tracks The court told the attor-
beys for the company that II they
wished to get a franchise they would
have To go TO the city council for IT,.
Representatives Of the company
brgued that II must have the connec-
ion made 10 be able TO get its juno.
ion-ave. cars 10 barns on Dix-ave.
buGge Hosmer pointed out the fallacy
bf this argument by saying that II Il
were accepted. then all the company
would have 10 do 10 get a franchise
bn any new street, would be to build
b car barn at the end OF It, II the
Btreet connected with one on which
! franchise was in force.
The granting OF the company's con-
|antion sEould have permitted the
Eouting OF cars from the Junction-ave.
Inc over Dix-aye. from Junction 10
.he car barns.
The construction Of the proposed
connection was begun several weeks
20 and Il is asserted that about sS,.
boo has been spent in spite of the
CONTINUED on Page TwoD
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29
ATTACK ON FRENCH BORDER
BY GERMAN TROOPS LIKELY
TO FOLLOW ACTION BY CAR
HOW EUROPE II PREPARING
ron WAR.

RI lSslA-Troops being masscd on
eastern frontiers Csnr Informs kai-
ser amy invasion OF SerVia by Aus
tria viii he signal for general mob
tii1atIon orders.
GERMANY While Kaiser en-
dcavOrinH 90 Sdjust situation with
NSnr, orders for army mobilization
drawn up ready for issuance, bat
tieship neet concentrated I'm home
waters.
ENGLAND-BritIsh navy held un-
der ordersi government officially
still hopeful for peace, hut making
ready for any contingency.
FRANCE - Troops unObtrusively
being moved toward eastern aud
northern borders; gold Withdrawn
from circulation ny Bank OF France.
ITALI-Warships ordered assem-
bled I'm home waters.
AUSTRIA - Vast movement OF
troops ON to override Servin; Dan
abe river border under control; bat
tIeships ordered to Fiume, reserv-
lists called To the cOlOrs.
SEHNIA-AlI bodied men. re-
EardleSs of nge. called 90 military
servIcei Nish officially established
as capital.
NEGRO-Preparing 10 in
Tnde Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29
BY ED. 7. KEEN

tStdH Correspondent United press \
bONDON, July 29.-Europe Is 10.
day nearer conflict involving every
nation of the continent than at any
time in generation.
All eyes are turned toward Russia
Localizing OF the Austro- -Servian war
or general conflict between the ma.
tions OF the triple alliance and the
triple entente rests upon the action
that may be taken by the car.
Germany will be the first nation to
mobilize upon the initial move by
Russia to support Servia. The kaiser
has expressed his desire for peace
providing Russia keeps hands of.
Russia has declared this is impos.
sible II Seryia is invaded.
The British cabinet held an extend
ed session today during which further
steps were considered 70 avert a dis
astrous conflict
Advices from the war zone today
declared Servians and Austrians are
concentrating for the first battle Six
Austrian army corps are advancing
from Bosnia and Hungary The Ser
vians are concentrating al Novi Ba-
gar. where they viii form junction
with Nontenegrin forces coming 10
their support.
Austrian troops are being rapidly
concentrated on the border and the
invasion OF Servia is momentariiy eX-
pected. Servia has called all able
bodied men regardless OF age 20 the
1Conttnued ON Page TyyoI
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29
CHALMERS CONFERS
WITH PRESIDENT
Many Other Business Organiza-
tions Represented at White
House Conference

WASHINGTON, July 29.-Probably
| he most important conferences with
OF the business inter
lists OF the country yet held by Presi-
|ient Wilson took place today Near
|y every business organization in the
General Wholesale line was represent
|hd at one while the second was with
Hugh Chalmers, automobile manufac.
Iurer
II was explained that the confer
bnces. like all others that have pre-.
Ieded them were for the purpose OF
permitting a general exchange Of
Views regarding business. Various
|sentiments were developed from the
Visitors, but the president again in
sisted that If cooperation will come
from business men general, there is
bo doubt that real prosperity VIII
Lome
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29
EXPECT 3 DUELS
AS SEQUEL TO
CAILLAUX CASE
Parisians Anxiously Await Word
of Conflicts on "Field of
Honor
CAILLAUX TO FIGHT
TWO ADVERSARIES
Judges Abanel and DayOury
Will Figure in Third Combat
is Belief

PARIS, July % With Nine. Hen.
riette Caillaux acquitted of Staying
CASTOR Calmette, editor of the Figaro
all Paris today is awaiting word OF
the three duels that are believed Ger
tain TO result from the trial.
Joseph CaillauX, husband of the ac-
quilted woman, is expected to figure
in two clashes. His first probably
will be with Maitre Chenu, counsel
for the Calmette heirs. Chenu and
Callaux engaged in a bitter clash
during the trial that ended, II was be-
lieved, with the understanding that
they would settle 1t with duel when
the trial was over
Henry Bernsein, the author and dra-
matist. is expected 10 send chal
lenge TO Caillaux at once Caillauy
angered Bernstein in court when he
referred to Bernstein's alleged avoid
ance OF army service.
Judges Albanel and Dagoury arc
expected 10 furnish the third duel
Dagoury's alleged statement that AL
banel was favoring the defense led
TO the latter issuing a challenge, II Is
understood
Gowned modishly Nine. CaillauS
today showed no signs of the ordea
OF her trial She received scores oi
visitors at her home.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29
CROUL'S- NAME
IS WITHDRAWN
Ralph Hall Ferris Requests Re-
turn of Nominating Petition
Filed Saturday

Formal request for the return OF
the Croul petitions, filed Saturday,
and for the withdrawal OF Mr. Crours
name from the primary ballot was
made by Ralph Hall Ferris In a let
ter TO City Clerk Lindsay Tuesday
"This action was taken without the
knowledge or consent or Mr.. Croul
and on behalf Of voluntary commit
tee OF citizens affiliated with several
political parties" said Mr. Ferris In
the letter, referring 10 the fiing OF
the petitions he then made the re
quest for the return of the petitions
on behalf OF the same committee .Ac
cording 10 Mr. lindsay this Is all the
action that viii be necessary for tht
withdrawal Of Mr. Croul's name.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29

ar-tna-S-iIkr Printing. No fuss and
no feathers The plain feat kind that
looks rirht Times Prinfing Co. ~
John, n st Phone Main 1893
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29

rbe greatest osteopathic convention
ever held In the world viii assemble
IN Philadelphia in the Bellevue
Stratford for the week beginning
Aug 3 Ofhcially Il VIII be the
eighteenth annual meeting OF the
American Osteopathic association
but as q matter OF fact. II is an in
ternationhl conference OF the entire
profession. owing to the fact that
there is no foreign body and also
because non members as we'll as
members attend over 1000 practi-
tioners are expected to attend Spe-
cial neurological clinics will be held
I'm tho Philadelphia hospital. one Of
the largest institutions IN the cOun-
try. Dr. Rcbecca n, Mayors and Dr.
q q Snedeker will represent the De-
troit Osteopathic society in this
meeting
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29
COBB CONSULTS KEANE
ABOUT INJURED HAND

Ty Cobb, Tiger star centerfielder.
consulted DR. William +. Keane,
Tiger physician, about getting back
into the game Keane made an exam
ination of Tys injured hand after
removing the cast which II has been
I'm from A.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29

BERLIN. July 20.-OwInR 10 the
critical financial situation, the Bank
of Berlin today announced suSpen-
sion Of their monthly settlements.
The action was taken at the re-
quest Of the governors OF the
Bourse.
PARIS. July 29.-President PoIn-
care arrived here today Ia direct
personally the destinieS of France
I'm the European war crisis.
grent crowd greeted him at the
station. His appearance was fol-
lowed by an Outburst OF pat rtOtlc
enthusiRsnI, cheering thrOngr fol-
lowing him 20 the Elysee.
BERLIN, July 29.--Crown Prince
Frederick Wilhelm arrived Rt Pots
dam today I'm response to sum
mons from the Kaiser.
The crown prince has been Mt
ZOppOt, "a seaside resort, where tho
Kaiser at first ordered him TO re-
main until the war crisis had
passed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29
THE WEATHER

Eor Detroit and Vicinityi wednesday,
night and Thursday fart moderate
north 20 eRst winds
For Lower Micbienn--Fair Mednes-
dav night and Thursdny.
Highest temperature this date IN
past ~ ycnrS ~, In 1856 ana 1915 low
est, -. In 1874.
One yenr aRO today Highest temper
nturc, nEi lowest. 80; mean, SOi rlrHr
weather with .O1 Inch Of rain during
forenoon.
Thc sun sets "wednesday nt Gt5f
n m aud rises Thursday nc ti23 20. p,.
Tbe moon sets Wednesday nt IOitf ". m.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29
100000
SENT TO EUROPE
In TWO DAYS
Heaviest Gold Shipments In His
tory of L.. S.-Underwriters
Fear Contraband
STOCK MARKET OPENS
WEAK ON WAR TALK
London Exchange in State of
Panic-May Defer All Settle
ments Due

NEW YORK, July 29.-With
panicky conditions at every stock
exchange in Europe that still re-
mains open, and with the Toronto
and Montreal exchanges on this
continent closed, the New York
stock exchange today was the
only one in the world offering un-
limited trading in securities.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29
VIENNA MOBS
THE WEATHER

WEDNESDAY NIGHy AND THURS
DAY FAIHt MODERATE NORTH no
EAST WINDS.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-29
Aisace-Lorraine Now Regarded
as Danger Spot-Montenegrins
Will Send 100000 Men To
Aid of Servia
ALL EUROPE SEETHES
WITH WAR PREPARATIONS
Only England Remains Compar-
atively Indifferent to I'm
pending Strife

LONDON, July 29.-Unoffi-
cial reports from Portland to-
day declared the first British
fleet had sailed from that port.
Information as to the reported
departure of the warships
could not be obtained at the
admiralty Offices.
LONDON, July 29.-Czar
Nicholas has personally COM
municated to the kaiser the
position of Russia in the Aus
tro-Servian conflict, informing
him that any invasion of Ser
via will be Immediately fol-
lowed by Russian mobilization
orders.
1t was learned from a most
authentic source today that
the car had sent a telegram to
this effect to the German
monarch.
BERLIN, July 29.-Orders
Tor the mobilization of the
German army were drawn up
and signed today. They will
be promulgated at the first of
iicial information of a war
IKE move on the part of the
car.
1t is known that the kaiser
and the czar have been in di-
rect communication during the
last "a hours.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-09-11
LITCHFIELD
=

Mr.. Myron Carpenter of Parksburg,
W. Va, spent the weekend with his
grandparents, Walter Garfield and
wife.
Miss Ada Nickerson of Washington,
D. c., is visiting at her sisters Mrs.
C. N. Turner and calling on other rel
atives and friends.
Lauren and Doris Crow of Akron
spent several days with their grand
parents last week.
Four auto loads of the priscilla
Club" went over to Akron last Friday
and spent the day with Mrs. c. A
Crow, she being a member when liv-
ing in Litchfeld.
There seems to be an epidemic Of
sickness of different diseases in town
| in some families several are sick al
the same time. Both doctors were sicE
| in bed at the same time last week.
1
Mart Fritz and daughter Pearl were
in Elyria last Wednesday on business
Jerry Whitehead and wife of Well
ington, P. T. Van Valkenburg ant
family took dinner with M. Fritz ant
family last Sunday.
Mrs. G. A. Fritz who lives nea
Risly is visiting her daughter Mrs
Jim Birmingham at Elyria this week
| The dyphtheria patients are all wei
and no new cases SO far as the write
4 knows.
The public schools began Sept StF
Monday being Labor day. Mr.. Allare
| Miss Vamorsdal Miss Williams, Mis-
Baur and Miss Smith will be tn
teachers in the schools during tn
coming year.
Mrs. John Feisher of Millersbur
spent Tuesday and Wednesday of las
!, week with her husband, at tn
"Cottage Hotel" where he is boarding
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-09-11
AN DEFICIENCY" BARN

Chas W. Nebergall, R. F. D. No. 2,
Davenport, Iowa, has a novelty in
barns which promises to be extensive
ly copied. The new structure is cir
cular and is fifty-six feet in diameter.
By moving less than three feet, Mr..
Nebergall can feed whole barnful
of cows and horses. The stable is di-
vided in the center, on one side being
stalls for cows and the other for
horses. The granary and corn cribs
are above with openings to each stall
In the thirty-seven foot loft is the
hay. Around the edge of the loft
runs steel carrier. Hay is picket
up automatically by the big fork ant
dumped wherever the manipulatol
wishes to have it deposited. On th'
first floor another steel carrier ex
tends around the building at the rea
of the stalls to gather up the refus'
and carry it outside, without any eff
fort expended by the maniuplator
The first floor is Of concrete and tn
surroundings are as near sanitary a
is is possible to make barn.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-09-11
SHARON

jeanette Fennimore Korngold, So
cialist lecturer, will speak at the high
school, Friday evening Sept. 1S. Sub
ject, "The international War" Mrs.
Korngold will speak on the same sub
ject at the fair grounds, Thursday,
Sept. II.
The ice cream festival given by the
L. c. A. Saturday evening was wei
attended, considering the lateness of
the season. The association realized
$11.75.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mills of Akron
visited at the W. L. Hazen home Sun
day and Monday.
Mrs. Emma Perrin of Medina is
spending several weeks with he1
daughter, Mrs. Dan Bowes.
Miss Velma Staffer has a position
as teacher in the high school at Gran
ger.
Born, Sept. 3, to Mr.. and Mrs. Thos
Days (nee Lillian Dague) daugh
ter, Manda Elizabeth.
Thirty from this place attended tn
lecture by Eugene Debbs at Wads
worth Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Roshon of Medin,
are visiting the Dean families and MI
and Mrs. James Coates.
| Saturday evening Mrs. Wilfor
Dean entertained a number of friend
it being her husbands birthday ami
versary. An enjoyable evening wa
spent by all.
i @. N. Wallis and wife left Monda
in their auto for Agosta, o. ,wher
they will visit DR.. and Mrs. W.
Clymer. ..,.
i Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Cram wer
. among the Columbus visitors las
: week.
Born, Sept. 7, to Mr.. and Mrs. W.
/ Alderfer, son.
Bert Crane is visiting among tn
Crane families.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-09-11
SAMUEL ANDREWS
Candidate for Sheriff on the Repub-
lican ticket

Candidate for Sheriff on the Repub-
lican ticket
was born in Medina and educated in
the public schools. He lived in Me-
dina county all his life except about
four years in Akron in the employ of
the C. A. Collins Carriage Co., and
the Whiteman Barns Manufacturing
Company.
A carriage blacksmith by trade.
The schooling of practical things that
MUST be to live and keep straight
with the world together with de-
termination for success in life and be
man among men, to be respected
and trusted in any way that business
or duty might call, are the qualifica-
tions l offer as subject for your con-
sideration and ask for your support
at the November election.
And should be elected will prom
ise you the services of man and
officer to the best of my ability fol
the people.
Respectfully yours
61tf. Samuel Andrews
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-09-11
RICHFTELD

Mrs. Arthur Scobie has returned
from Cleveland where she has been
five weeks for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gundling have moved
from Cleveland into the Ward home
Mr.. Albert Hipsley has gone to
New Haven to spend a few weeks
with her son.
Park Swan and wife visited al
Northfeld last week at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Swift.
Mr.. Jennie Thorp has returned
from Cleveland where she has beer
nursing her sister, Mrs. Grace Ak.
man at the hospital.
Perry Townsend and wife have
gone back to their Cleveland home.
John Oviatt was the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. L. E. Humphrey on Sunday
Mrs. Pearl Duston and her daugh
ter Harriet were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. II. B. Humphrey.
| Miss Julia and Miss Harriet Pop
have Returned from their summer va
cation up the lakes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford Hancock an
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Hancock were tn
guests of their parents on East Hill
Labor day. |
| Grandma Hancock is spending
few weeks with her son Ralph in Ak
ron.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-09-11
LODI

A daughter was born to Emmett
Horner and wife Friday.
Because of washout on the Wheel
ing, the Orrville band could not come
to Lodi Wednesday night, and the
Chatham band gave the concert. The
Barberton Citizens band will be the
attraction next Wednesday night.
Thistle Knight has been engaged
to teach the third and fourth grades
in the Lodi school.
Those from Lodi leaving for college
next week are: Clyde Inman ant
Reuel Fullerton to Wooster; Mildred
Smith to Berea; John Rice to West
ern Reserve; Mable Knapp to- Della
ware; Ralph Grannis to Ohio STATE
and Margaret Wells to Akron.
Mary King of Oberlin, spent thu
past week with Lodi friends.
May Whiteright is visiting relatives
| in Springfield, Mass.
A daughter arrived at the home O.
]. G. Hamilton and wife Friday.
Miss Ethel Griffith is visiting
friends in Cleveland.
Benton Quinn, an employe at tn
new school building, was arreste'
last week on the charge Of stealing
motorcycle at Youngstown. He wa
taken to Youngstown where he con
fessed. The motorcycle, which h
sold in Akron, had not been found.
/ M. Keyser hurt one Of his ankle
painfully Tuesday at his home, whe
he stepped out Of the wood shed t
the bround. No bones were broker
but some of the ligaments were torn
| A few days ago in broad dayligf
!, an habitual boozer fell down a fligf
of stairs in town, drunk, but 70
haven't heard Of any arrest, eve
though we have a reform" admir-
istration.
Frank Eiserlo, employed by Ell
Jones, found check for $15 in or
: Of the restaurants Saturday. It We
given by Earl Koppes to Don
Crawford, both Of Seville, and WI
| returned to the latter.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-09-11
n. {. Hoover
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Trusses

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Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices are
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we'll as men properly cared for.
Trusses, abdominal supporters
elastic hosiery, braces, artificial limbs
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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-09-11

WANTED Young or middle aged
man to assume charge Of a distribut-
ing center in this district for a re-
sponsible concern manufacturing a
large line of household commodities.
Good position. Reference and horse
and wagon required. Apply at once
by letter. E. W. Sipp, Salesmanager,
Canton, Ohio.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-09-11
"a II TO MBILES s

We are in position to offer you
exceptional values in used cars,
many of which are modern.
New arrivals every day. Watch
our stock. If you prefer any
snecial make, let us find it for
you.
THE AKRON AUTO GARAGE
COMPANY
% E. Bushtel. 230 S. Main
AKRON. OHIO 46tf
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-09-11

FOR REMIT acres Of good pas
ture. w. G. STEINGASS, Me-
dina, Ohio. 46tf
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-09-11

After a hearty meal, take Doan's
Regulets and assist your bowles and
stomach. Regulets are mild laza-
tive. 25c at all stores.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1914-09-11

FOR SALE-Draft colt, cheap if sold
at once. Walter Marsh, Medina, O..
Phone 1921. ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-09-04
CHOOSE. HOSPITAL SITE.
Square at Columbus, Alfred, PeDdle
ton and Wythe to be Purchased
for $500.

Progress toward the erection of
the new Alexandria Hospital was
made last night when the board
of trustees and a committee. COM
posed of five staff physicians and
five members of the board of lady
managers selected as a site for
the new building the square OF
ground in the northwest section Of
the city bounded by Columbus AL
fred Pendleton and Wythe streets.
This site was RECOMMENDED by a
ksite committee of which A. d.
Crockett is chairman and Carroll
Pierce James r. Cation Harry
Hammond and Robert S. Jones
members. The cost Of the square
is $500.
The site is said to be admirably
suited for hospital purposes. 1t is
sufficiently large so that ground:
can be laid out and used by the
patients and nurses.
The committee on site and plans
have now been merged into what
will be known as the building COM
mittee and plans will soon be adopt
! ed for the construction Of the new
building which will cost over $50
900.