Suit Filed in Equity Against Colored Benevolent Association
Gorden Snowden and twenty three others began equity proceedings against Joseph Shorter and the Colored Benevolent Association to sell cemetery property near Adams Mill road at the Zoological Park and divide proceeds among heirs. The suit traces the 1838 formation of the Free Young Men’s Benevolent Association, its 1847 transfer of square 272, and 1870 mortgage to acquire a new site. It claims charter evidence is absent or dissolved by non use and seeks sale to aid city improvements, with attorneys Gordon, Gordon, and Eugene Carusi & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Colored Benevolent Association
Gorden Snowden
Joseph Shorter
Colored Benevolent Asociation
Free Young Men’s Benevolent Association
Washington City
Adams Mill Road
Zoological Park
Frese Young Men's Benevolent Association
Square 272
Association
Congress
Colored Union Benevolent Association
John Quincy Adams
Charles Francis Adams
Children’s Hospital
Gordon and
Gordon
Eugene Carusi & Son
Fight in Willow Tree Alley Ends in Fines
In South Washington Willow Tree alley Emma Campbell and Dora Marshall, both described as Negro residents, fought. Dora struck Emma with a bottle, Emma smashed Dora’s braids. both were arrested and sent to Emergency Hospital. Judge Mills fined each four dollars or fifteen days in jail for affray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Tree Alley
Washington
Emma Campbell
Dora Marshall
Judge Mills
Dora
Emma
Cullinane
Mills
Southern Railway to operate trains over new Potomac bridge
Southern Railway announces that on August 2 the double track steel bridge across the Potomac River at Washington will be completed and all trains to and from Washington will use the bridge. The change will ease traffic between Washington and Alexandria by reducing delays from the Long Bridge.'
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
The
Potomac River
Washington
Alexandria
Better Fire Service Aims With Congress Support
National board of fire underwriters backed by Washington officials urges rapid fire department and water system improvements. Proposals include moving alarm headquarters, adding boxes, more steam engines and ladder trucks, and expanding public mains and high pressure lines to protect central districts and key federal buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Washington
Macfarland
Congress
Allen
Fire Department
Highth Street
E Streets
Kann
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Executive Mansion
State, War and Wavy
Treasury Building
Corcoran Art Gallery
Benning
Washington Heights
Nouthwest
Eighth Or
Twelfth Streets
City 10
Fort Reno
Brightwood Reservoir
Alameter
Maine
USA
Square South of Square 126 Verdict Award Notice
A description locates the parcel as square south of Square 126 from the west line of Thirty Fifth Street west 19 feet to Washington County line. The jury assessed damages at 32,106 and benefits in the same amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty Fifth Street
Washington County
Awd
Typhoid Fever at Height in District Health Report
Health Officer Woodward warns the district faces its worst typhoid season of the year with 33 new cases in the past week, totaling 163 for the period. The report details death trends, age distribution, and shifting rates across white and colored populations, plus rises in diarrhea and scarlet fever cases and 12 births reported this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Health Office
Damages Offset by Benefits in V Street Condemnation
A jury appointed by the court will fix the damages and assess benefits in the proceedings to condemn land for the widening and extension of V Street Northwest through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V Street
Buildings to Be Destroyed After Auction Near Plaza
Auctioneers Brown and Tolson sold brick structures near the plaza to fund demolition for plaza improvements and a First Street tunnel project. The $616 total included 428 First Street NE to T Edwin Clark for 35 and 422 First Street to W N Morrison for 16, a cement warehouse to T Edwin Clark for 90, the old House of Representatives storehouse to Fo Carmody Company for 335, and the Blue Line stable to W F Nash for 140. Purchasers must demolish buildings and remove nonessential materials for fill. demolition starts immediately to clear the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Tolson
Union Station
First Street
T Edwin Clark
W. N. Morrison
T. Edwin Clark
Playground Field Day To Kick Off Fall Meet
Public playgrounds schedule a general field day in the Coliseum for city children with all playgrounds invited. Medals awarded to contest winners. Col. Charles S. Bromwell named to the public playgrounds committee succeeding the late Gen William Spurgin. Bromwell brings extensive playground experience and advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burckhalter
Charles S. Bromwell
Willam
Spurgin Bromwell
Improve Garbage Service Prompts City Official Visit
Col Myron M Parker president of Washington Fertilizer Company arrived from Maine to tighten controls on garbage collection. He pledged better service and hinted at sending for more teams from Alexandria or Baltimore. City records show over fifty complaints with seventy eight teams reported at work yesterday. Condemning Land for Alley hearing opened at City Hall with marshal's jury listing ten men to assess land for an alley in square 669. Proceedings began but were halted by equity court due to health officer certificate issues.
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Myron M. Parker
Washington Fertilzer Company
Macfarland
Maine
Alexandria
Baltimore
John A. Hamilton
Eoward Graves
Thomas Gordon
William P. van Wickle
James W. Recliffe
Edward J Hannan
William A. H. Church
James B. McLaughlin
Peter A. Rowe
Philip F. Larner
B. Metzerott
Nicholas H. Shea
Jequity Court
District Building Notes and Public Works Items
District notes report sewer construction closing Fourandahalf Street Southwest for thirty days. J C Howard counts 11 268 tons and 1 590 pounds of anthracite coal and 7 808 tons and 1 180 pounds of bituminous coal and measures 717 cords of wood with 1 382 tons of anthracite condemned. Appraisal values approved for land in North Brightwood opening a public street. corporation counsel directed to ratify. Police surgeons recommend extended leaves for several officers due to sickness. Street department head seeks opinion on 1900 contracts with V Rusk and Washington Fertilizer Company expiring June 30 1906. Moses August Floor Covering Sale advertises carpets rugs mats linoleums and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Gleeson
Maryland
Maine Avenues
J. C. Howard
North
Brightwood
W. R. Reynolds
C. A. Blumer
J. H. Fletcher
B. T. Harney
J. T. Norris
John Stewart
George Shannon
Karl Scherer
James Frank
A. Zych
G. Cats
W. Edwards
E. F. Jack
C. Lee
Stutler
V. Rusk
Washington Fertilizer Company
Two Young People Missing From Camp Near Bladensburg
Police search for Lilian May Dillon sixteen and King Stokes twenty who vanished from a Bladensburg road camp in Maryland. Dillon says the pair may have eloped seeking marriage or wedlock, with the couple last seen together after the girl was sent to bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bladensburg
Iillian May Duton
King Stokes
Bladensburg Road
Maryland
William Dillon
Justice of the Peace
Mr. Dillon
Wilmington
Del
Stokes
Lilian May Dillon
Will of George W. Cissel Probate Keeps Widow Suitably Provided
The will dated November 4 1897 filed for probate leaves the widow the goods at home and horses carriages and equipment. She receives life use of four properties in Northwest Washington D C. After her death the properties go to Sewall Cissel the son. The executor must pay the widow 600 dollars yearly. Residue to Sewall Cissel with the firm name G W Cissel Co to remain unaltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cissel
Sewall Cissell
Thirty-first
Sixth Street
Sewall Cissel
Pbusiness
G. W. Cissel & Co
Embezzlement Charge Against 18-Year-Old Milk Wagon Driver
In Police Court yesterday George Koenig an 18 year old milk wagon driver pleaded guilty to converting to his own use $7 collected from customers on his route. He was held in $300 bond to await grand jury action. The complaint was filed by dairyman Thomas J Leney of 230 Jackson Street Anacostia. Also noted are local ads and items including bread promotions and a thief held on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Koenig
Thomas J. Leney
Jackson Street
Anacostia
Koenig
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Stetson Hat
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Ave
Seventh St
Furmanca
Smith Premier Typewriter Company
Eleventh St. N. W
Washington, D. C
Eee
Watuen
Rhone
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
7Th St
Horn
Dr. Lyon
YU Lye
Iczeee
Els Nee Si
Ss. i Sresk ES
New Bridge
Rockville
Better Fire Service
National Underwriters’ Board
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Col. Parker
District Building Notes
Moses
Onkanial Huge
Ina Clearance
House & Herrmann’s
City Bulletin
Holmes
Cannon
Schneider
Frank Sayman
James McHugh
Thirteenth Street
George W. Driver
House of Representatives
Ogram's Drug Store
Rufus H. Darby
Hickory Hill
Fiotte
Eest
A. Muddiman & Co
Chicago
Heurich
Heurich Brewing Co
St. Louis Exposition
Post
Post Business Office
Forest City
Washington Post
Friedlander Clothing Company
Cor. 9Th and
E Ste, N. W
F Street
N. W
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, Cor 7Th and
Egat
Duffy
Ah Druggista and Grocers
Butte. Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
Uneeda Biscuit
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