District Court News: Fairfax Candy Co. shut by equity order
District Court reports the Lady Fairfax Candy Company closing after receivers failed to secure capital. Receivers Kaufman and Rosenberg cited December operations, with rent liens from R. P. Andrews Payer Co. and other creditors. Probate filings include provisions from George C. Flenner and Alice J. Ford wills, executor details, and bequests. A run of civil actions follows, including personal injury, divorce, and bankruptcy filings, plus indictments under federal acts and various property crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Fairfax Candy Company
McCoy Slitting
Equity Court
M. A. Kaufman
M. D. Rosenberg
Emily W. Smith
R. P. Andrews
Promotion for Maj Kutz to lieutenant colonel in engineers
Maj Charlies W Kutz engineer commissioner of the District is promoted to lieutenant colonel in the corps of engineers of the army filling the vacancy left by the late Lieut Col Charles Bromwell at Honolulu. He will receive about 6200 dollars yearly in regular pay and allowances, 400 more than as a major, and his district salary status remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies W. Kuts
Corps of Engineers
Amy
Charles 8
Bromwell
Honolulu
Kutz
Maj
Zils
Sermons for Scientists Urged for Pan American Congress
The State Department asks church leaders to recognize the second Pan American Scientific Congress to be held here December 27 to January 8. They urge sermons on January 2 to promote closer ties among American republics and unity of the western hemisphere. Officers of the Pastors Federation, Dr. C. A. Vincent and Rev. Charles E. Fultz, endorse the call. several hundred delegates are expected in churches January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Pan-American Congress
Mile for German Children Promoted by New York Citizens
Prominent New York citizens urge aid for Germany and Austria hungry children by shipping condensed milk and foodstuffs. National subcommittees form to support this humanitarian drive and restore parcel post, with funds sent to Carl L. Schurz at German-American Bank Mills Building. Dr Edmund von Mach plans Washington visit to discuss with the Postmaster General. In religious news, St Stephen’s Catholic Church retreat ends with Holy Name rites and benediction as 50 new members join. the St Stephen’s Holy Name Society grows from about 200 to over 400 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Germany
Austria-Hungary
United States
New York
Cambridge, Mass
Washington
St. Stephen’s Catholi Church
Ignatius’ Smith
Dominican College
Holy Name Society
St. Stephen's
Grand Jury Clears 4 Indicted in Craven death case
A grand jury in the corporation court cleared Henry Beach George Monroe William M Tomlin and Joseph W Monroe Jr of any connection with the death of George Craven whose body was found at Royal and Wolfe streets after an October 3 incident. Indictments also include Sunday Brooks Joe Brooks alias John Robinson Pye and Ben Thompson finalizing charges and sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Port
King Streat
Alexandria
Corporation Court
Louis C. Bailey
Henry Beach
George Monroe
William M. Tomlin
Joseph W. Monroe, Jr
George Craven
Royal and
Wolfe Streets
Craven
Commonwealth
Brent
Sunday Brooks
William Pye
Joe Brooks
John Robinson
Samuel R. Reid
Ben Thompson
Pye
State
Sandy Brooks
Police News In Brief Robberies and incidents across city
Police reported a spate of robberies and accidents across the city. Items stolen included rugs, silverware, a piano, a pocketbook, clothing, and a dog, from several northwest and northeast addresses. Incidents featured two robbery attempts by unidentified women and men, a steam plant accident injuring a watchman, and multiple pedestrian and vehicle collisions. A fire damaged sheds and a store, with losses totaling hundreds of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollca Yeaterday
Guy T. Scott
Belmont Street
J. Edwin Chapman
N Street
M. Walker
Munsey
Chain Bridge
Mies Rena Amita
Thirteenth Street
Bloyele
Frank Dulin
D Street
Union Station
L. Davis
Seventeenth
George W. Jewell
H. B. de Groat
Ninth Street
War talk and religious notes in Washington meeting
The Washington Presbytery heard Dr Henry Loomis deny fear of a Japanese invasion citing economic factors and a rising Christian presence in Japan. The meeting at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church also covered Prohibition debates, praise for Yuan Shikai, and plans to expand Presbyterian work in the District of Columbia. Annual G A R post election results were announced with officer appointments to be installed January 14 1916 at G A R Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose E. Gibson
Loomis
Tella Presbytery
Tvap
Poly
Japan
United States
Potomac
Henry Loomis
Hig
Nippon
Kawatisie Creek
Washington
Yuan Shu Kali
China
Asid
Douglas FP. Burnie
Presbytery
District of Columbia
Stanton J. Peelle
J. W. McKean
Siam
George G Mahy
Presbyterian General Assembly
John A. Rawlins
John H. D. Nordeman
C. EB. Caruana
John H. Howlett
R. B Schwickardi
Sugeon
William Schneider
Alva
Taber
Christian Reiner
Edward Purcell
Mamerial
Tee
E. W. Whitaker
Horace H. Hrawer
Newton Ferree
William Z. Weina
Potomac Department
Christian Kelner
G. A. R. Hall
Weather and tide details for Washington area forecast
Weather forecast for the District of Columbia Delaware Maryland and Virginia calls for partly cloudy and colder conditions Tuesday with continued strong westerly winds. A coastal storm off the Atlantic produced gale warnings and high north winds, with snow likely in New England and the mid-Atlantic states on Tuesday and generally fair weather by Wednesday. Local figures: midnight 34, 8 a.m. 30, 12 noon 88, rainfall 0.28 inches, sunshine 0.7 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
D. C
District of Columbia
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Cape Hater
Sandy Hook
Hartford
Conn
Middle Atlantic
New Hagland
New York
New England
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Pacific Coast
Pacific States
Lake Te Rion
Mississippi Valley
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Mississippi River
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
Upper Lake Region
Atlantic
California
Barnstormers and Holiday Entertainments at Virginia Theater
A brief listing shows Barnstormers and a four reel feature at the Virginia Theater as part of Holiday Entertainments and Xmas promotions. Shaffer offers Vislets from Shaffer at 900 14th and J. Jay Gould's Wonder Store at 829 14th street, inviting patrons to seek the finest selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Storm Victim's Heies Win In Texas Court Victory
The Texas Supreme Court affirmed a $15,000 judgment for J. T. Bigger who died after a cloudburst incident while changing cars at Longview. The court upheld a jury finding that the train crew failed to notify Bigger to step into another car despite three justices dissenting. A report of a law firm change is refuted. Ellis & Donaldson remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
J. T. Bigger
Longview
Tex
Texas
Bigger
Births Reported in Local Family Notices
Antonine and Maria Biecis announce the birth of a son Nathan H and Eva M Robbin. John Bend Emoty 0 Savion boy. Mary Taylor and James A Thom Leo P and Annie B Hewsins announce a boy. John 2 and Lavinia Greensfi welcome a son. William M and Josephine Fren Jenale and Mattie Sutter announce a boy. Haiph A and Nora Robinson report a girl. several births listed with multiple spellings and fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonine End
Maria Biecis
Nathan H
Eva M. Robbin
John Bend
Savion
E.’.arylor
James A
Alice V
Thom Leo P
Annie B. Hewsins
Eid
John 2
Lavinia Greensfi
William M
Josephine Fren
Jenale
Mattie Sutter
Haiph A
Nora Robinson
Licensed to Marry Amid List of Names and Parishes
A fragment lists multiple marriage licenses and pairs with clergy names and locations, including Samuel M. Partnow in Brooklyn and Cecilia D. Winters in Raritan. Other couples show Rev. Silveratone and Rev. Turner alongside partners from Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Warrenton, and Lois in Virginia.
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Washington
Cecilia D. Winters
Raritan
Mont. Noet
Andrew W. Turner
Dorham
N. C
Blanche M. ‘Thaup
Richmond
H . Stevenson Herbert L. Smith
Warrenton
Gueste B. Whitmer
Lois, Va
HY. Downs
Deaths Reported In Local Notices
A list of recently reported deaths including Samuel B. Borg age 74 from Ohio, Mary A. Prather, John F. Ouayen, Charlotte Lyons, Katherine Healey 48, Eusebia A. Suter 69, Treno B Brewer, infant of Randal and Bernice Fones, Helen King 3, and Carter 45 with residences in Washington and nearby areas. Burial and hospital notes appear in local notices.
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Samuel B. Borg
Boo Mace
Frankie Gugel
Sis
Mary A. Prather
Cap
St. John F. Ouayen
Charlotte
Lyons
Govt
Katherine Healey
Eusebia A. Suter
Treno
Brewer
Gibra
Cathedral Ave
Thewss
G. Bann
Randal
Bernice Fones
Golmbls Hospital
Helen King
Yin
Ave
Carter
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Mylvania Ave
Seventh St
District Court News
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Robert J. Walker
Adaline L. Flenner
R. T. J. Falconer
Evelyn H. Monroe
Misa Flenner
Fred McKee
Alice J. Ford
Katie Tucker Bonner
T. Percy Myers
Potomac Electric Power Company
Benning Road
Twentyfourth Street
William M Watson
District Supreme Court
Piainoff
Thomas W. Baker
B. Carrington
Thomas H. Marlow
Chesapeake Beach Railway Company
Marlow
Chesapeake Beach
Marlboro
Charles Fp, Frailey
Thomas C. Taylor
Peschie Larkin Conley
Charles H. Conley
William A. Sheehan
Mary C. Pessagno
Joseph A. Pessang
James B. Flynn
Harry A. Hegarty
Mary Catherine Dorsey
John R. Dorsey
Mecoy
Isaac R. Hitt
John B. Gibbs
Northwest
George C. German
Thomas G. Monat
Bratenahi
Ohio
Hutchinson Vapor Heating Corporation
George H. Zellers Trading
George H. Zellers & Co
Smith, Brock and West
Arthur Manchester
Harry Spooner
Arthur P. Manchester
Harry M. Spooner
Ernest Shands
Louis Zerega
Geneva Chakes
James Snow
Isidoy Ruderman
John Connor
Eddie May
Irving Milberry
Artie Wood
Charles M. Bell
Charles Dougherty
Laura Hawkins
John Green
Ollie Turner
Josie Gilk
Roland B. Chase
Charlies Vaughn
Sarnat
Dandy
Elk Grove
Golden & Co
la. Ave
Bradbury
Main
John P. Agnew & Co
M. Stein & Co. Quality Tailors
F Streets
Judd & Detweiler, Inc
Maj. Kutz
Col
Bramwell
F Street
F. G. Smith Piano Co
M. Tat
Reid
Odd Fellows Elect
Hiks
Odd Fellows
Canton
Patriarcha Militant
LO. C. F
H. E B. Webb
G. T. Gaines
W. Leon Clark
A. T. Sullivan
W. H B. Latham
Potomac Lodge
Noble Grand
Gratton Trenary
N. L. Williamson
W. B E. Latham
George W. Bonts
Treaurer
Police News
Dudley Decatur
First Street
Virginia Avenue
Decatur
Charles W. Powell
Maryland Avenue
George Johnson
Setton
Place Northeast
Warner, Quinten & Co
Fifth Rand
Wastraste Northeast
Freshmen’s Hospital
William Rease
Eleventh Street
Pennsylvania Avenues
A. Ziedemeier
Florence Court
John A. Watts
United States Treasury Department
Kensington
Spartmenta
Fourteenth
Cofton
Clifton Streets
J. O'Connell
Fairmont Street
Clara Bokal
Brooklyn
N. Y
National Hotel
Pennsylvania Avenue
Jackson Place
Danis! Mahrning
Seventh
Nevitt
Pierce Street
L Street
James F. Shea
P. F. Hannan
Michael J. DeMarco
Georgia Avenue
Stanley Kelopody
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Sergi Dixon
Nellie Yerkes
Engine Company No. 2
Thoman
George H. Magee
Saventh
Robert W. Callahan
Army of Navy
Monros
Henry J. Conners
Nansemond Apartments
Twenty-second
Whitfield Watson
Bethesda
Georgetown University Hospital
Rockville
Watson
Ellis
Christa
Edgar Carpenter
James B. Fitzgerald
N. J. Lawter
Samuel Goldman
J. H. Gibson
Mary Harris Armor
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
National
Rawlins Post
SUN and Tide
Rubeville
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Bismarck
N. Dak
Zeine
Cincianati
Obie
Cheyenne
Wyo
Davenport
Iowa
Denver
Galo
Des Moines
Lows
Detroit
Mich
Duluth
Supreme Bench
Texas Court
Ellis & Donaldson
Mears. Wade! _H. Elite
Mr. Jatin Famer
D. J. Kaufman
St. N. W
Schwartz & Peltman
Seventh Street
Keyport
Barton Sherry
Catawba XI
Barton
Hkray
Colonial Wine Coo
Sts
N. W
Oxwood
Earl & Wilson Makers
Troy
Earl & Wilson
Woodward & Lothrop
Auto Tracka J
Maury Bove Company, Inc
Cor
12Th
F Sts. N
Sowee Thamgeo
Byron
Adams
11Th St. Pasne M
Berkeley
Muddiman
Sts. N. W
Asin Gered
Park & Til
York's
Hurler's
Harry Kaufman, Inc
Seventh St. N. W
Hirsh’s Shoe
7Th St. N. W
Intent Crewing Shoe
Washington’s le
H, Abramson, 7Th and
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