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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1909

Page

27

Claim on the Norfolk and Southern Betrothal Sale

Philadelphia capitalists claim a prior agreement with reorganization committees to buy the Norfolk and Southern Railway at foreclosure and fund a 13 to 14 million bond issue to take control They seek intervention in the bid process and urge a court stay to permit filing Their motion points to a January New York agreement and a December Richmond hearing before Judge Wadill

Philadelphia Capitalis Washington Norfolk, Va Bec Mae Norfolk and Southern Railway Hathbone -Gardner D. Zell J. W. van Dyke Auxociates Philadelphia Committes New York Norfolk and Southern Richmond Wadalil Zett Wadill

Virginia Weddings in Dinwiddie and surrounding towns

A string of marriages reported from Virgina towns includes Charles William Arrington and Miss Etta May Jennings at Chapfell Street, Gordon J. Browning and Miss Jesale Aldridge in Crewe, and Elin Wingfield and Police Officer George A. Wingfield’s daughter, with ceremonies performed by local ministers. Other couples wed across Manchester, Roanoke, and nearby locales, with ministers such as Rev. F. W. Moore Rev. Rawland Rev. Graham H. Lambeth officiating.

Tetersburg Emmett Hardy Chapfell Street Charles William Arrington Etta May Jennings R. Love Gordon J. Browning Dinwiddie Jesale Aldridge Mary J. Perkingon F. W. Moore Graham H. Lambeth Mount Vernon Church Monargie Smiley Idda Elliott Inis City J. Dillman Daisy Robertson Philip Craig Laura Grubb Vette M. E. Clouch John Patty Carter Wunton Guy Williams Bridgwater Sarah Rilen Lar William Wrederloksmuirg William Musselma Annie L. Lesteh Pottsylvania County Decatur Awards Willan Waller Holland Maryland Ile A. Mills Prank Mills R. Aubrey Willelamas

Barn Fire Destroys Roberts Farm in Wisconsin Territory

A fire believed incendiary destroyed William M. Roberts barn near Trovalnk Wisconsin Territory last night. Seven hundred bushels of wheat, two mares, five cattle perished, two horses badly burned. Loss only partly insured. Also notes Swrclat The Washington Pant Pacemake City. Md. Dewn Gov Crothers appointed Edward M. Ross to Worcester County orphans court bench to fill vacancy caused by Judge James Henry Young's resignation.

Mageen Orphans’ Court Swrclat Washington Pant Pacemake City Dewn Crothers Edward M. Ross Worcester County James Henry Young

Adjt Gen Burlew Resigns in West Virginia

Adjutant General Noyes S. Burlew tendered his resignation to Governor Glasscock citing business interests consuming his time. The resignation takes effect January 1, reported from Charleston West Virginia on December 22.

Burlew The Washington Narleston W. Va Adjt Noyes S. Burlew Glasscock

Norfolk Tries to Compel Leaseholders to Vacate Wharf

Norfolk officials pressed a case against Town Point waterfront leaseholders over a 2 million dollar wharf site. The city contends the property was acquired for public use and cannot be diverted to private use. Steamship firms hold wharves on the disputed land, which private concerns have occupied for 117 years.

Norfolk City of Town Point Hanckel

Parker Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair

Norfolk court sentences W. P. Parker to death for the first degree murder of Sam Fisher. Parker struck Fisher from a vehicle during a quarrel and asked for 18 years in the penitentiary, but the judge imposed the electric chair for January 25. The proceeding moved the court with visible emotion.

Norfolk W. P. Parker Sam Fisher Parker

Wife Takes Poison to Jail In Grim Pact For Freedom

Elkton Maryland December 2 sentenced Gipin and his 16 year old bride Iva Gilpin agreed to die together to help him dodge a long prison term. Gipin former cowboy and Iva had plotted after Gipin’s October flight from Perryville and an attempted robbery. The pair sought poison from Wilmington and planned a joint suicide after Gipin’s trial and sentencing.

Perryville Campbell Gilpin Short Wilmington John

Virginia Briefs Chronicle Local Names and Fires

Virginia briefs report Judge Aiken naming W. C. Ragland and D. P. Withers as Danville assessors for 1910, a golden wedding at Locust Dale, fires destroying the Sydnor home near Petersburg and the Lyneburg boat club boathouse with losses around 7000, a Jamestown Exposition receivers case hearing without decision, an explosion injuring Mrs Peake in Lynchburg, and a coal yard sale by Bond Bruce of Wise County to B H Ould for 55000 including 60 acres of coal land.

W. C. Ragland D. Price Withers 3. M. Aiken Danville Larkin Wills Madison County Locust Dale Mr. Willis W. G. Wils B. P. Willis Frederickshoro Norfolk Waddill United States Messrs. Bond & Bruce Wise County Wold B. H., Ould Kentucky Huettel Coal Yard Coke Company Virginia and Kentucky Norton and Wise Sea Gimple Lyne

Maryland Weddings In Hagerstown Area Capture December Nuptials

In Hagerstown and nearby towns several couples were married recently. Albert Wolfe and Laura M. Crookes tied vows at the Presbyterian manse in Frankford. Sadie Lefever wed Albert Kriser in Halfway. Ella Ebersole and Harry McCoy joined at Christ's Reformed parsonage. Kiste Harbaugh married Roy With, Lida Deliinger married Victor Linder at Christ's Reformed parsonage. Mary Hart and Samuel Mier wed in Big Pool and Parkhead respectively.

Hagerstown Albert Wolfe Willam BR. Wolfe Miles Laura M. Crookes George F. Crookes Philadelphia Frankford John B. Laird Sadie Lefever Halfway Albert ‘Kriser A. B. Barnhart Church of the Brethren Ella V. Ebersole Harry F.mccoy Maugansville C. Clever Christ's Reformed Parsonage Kiste J. Harbaugh Roy C. With Clever Lida H. Deliinger Victor F. Linder A.B. Station Pants Brethren Hanecoek Mary L. Hart Big Pool Samuel T. Mier Parkhead J. P. Feltner

Virginia Obituary Notices Echo Deaths Across Counties

Fredericksburg obituary reports Mrs Emme Queenberry died suddenly from acute indigestion at her King George County home leaving a daughter and several siblings. Panville notes Mrs Josephine Stanfield died after weeks of illness at age 30, survived by husband and two children. Germantown reports Carl Richards son of Rev T D Richards hospitalized for appendicitis after holidays home from Wooster College. Charleston dispatch covers Virginia Attorney General-elect Samuel Williams seeking trial and Gov Glasscock's stance on a requisition from Gov Swanson.

Fredericksburg Richards Washington Post Germantown Carl Richards T. D. Richards Wooster College Washington Williams Charleston W. Va Samuel W. Willams Virginia Glasscock Swanson

Masons Invite Taft to Banquet as Clark Expected Orator

President Taft may attend the Alexandria Washington Lodge banquet on February 22, the anniversary of Washington’s birth, with Champ Clark slated as the likely speaker. A committee led by Charles H Callahan met at the White House to invite him and discuss plans for a proposed Masonic temple memorial in Alexandria.

Champ Clark Will B. Orator White House Washington Post Bureau Wifag Street Alexandria George ‘Washington Tat Alexandia-Washington - Lodge Bates Btates Ie Sony Bangual Charles H- Callahan Chaie7ean Robert ‘Wy Fuller Shoater Alexendria-Washanagete Wiliam J. Storton Christ ‘Protentant Plea Pal Church Charles D. Baa Methodist Holocops Church South Samuel W. Pitts Robert &. Birrett Marshall ‘L. Dinwiddieing Carin Watt

West Virginia Crime Report and Estate Contests

In Charleston Mrs R McClure was knocked down and injured by a burglar she surprised in her home. Police arrested Paul Jeffers on the charge. The Will of Martin Thornton, valued at about 25000, will be contested in Wheeling courts by the widow seeking to divide a portion among nonlineal relatives. Dean A Atkeson of West Virginia University has been named to represent the university at the National Civic Federation uniform registration conference in Washington January 18 and 19.

Dr. Mulling Thomas J. Fannoo Alexandria P. H. Mullins Washington Hia Fairfax County Dr. Mullins Harleston McClure Paul Jeffers Martin Thornton Wheeling Hella A. Atkeson West Virginia University College of Agriculture National Grange National Civic Federation Janary Washington, D. C Aebolarahip Wool’ Commercial School Panea Cholaretty Cort Ee A . Wood Commercial School Capitol Street Madison Hall Northwest Select School For Clris Thorsugh Geo. F. Winston Emerson Institute Wark Annapulis West Point Revere Cutters Winslow HL Randolph Janey Jeanna Tadav Cadetelier Gow Puptin Echolar Eeeerene Walhiington Fant

Ten Years Of Scalp Eruption A Cautionary Tale

A reader recalls a ten year struggle with a scalp eruption described as pinhead sized lesions that spread and caused great pain. After trying sulphur, kerrbolia ointment, and other remedies with little relief, an advertisement for Cuticura products finally offered improvement after several uses. The note credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills with clearing the condition, ending with a testimonial dated November 2, 1908 from Herman Becker of Wisconsin.

Cuticura Guticura Elton Herman Becker

Willam Champin Escapes After Offensive Speech Ruling

In Paterson New Jersey the Court of Common Pleas today discharged William Champin after a drunken man who utters offensive language is not guilty of a offense, while a sober man would be. The judge criticized the obscurity of the law and urged repeal or amendment to fix the absurd result.

Paterson N. J Court of Common Pleas Willam Champin

Twain Denies Reports Of His Imminent Death

The author Mark Twain responds to claims he is dying after returning from Bermuda. He states newspapers are wrong and he is not near death. He complains about false reports and wishes readers a merry Christmas.

Rey Reding Bermuda

Wife Fights Fire to Save Husband at Pittsburg Theater

Special to The Washington Post reports a moving picture house fire in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Joseph Estep died trapped in a small room while his wife Della Estep tried to free him. Ticket seller Samuel Craft was injured as patrons stampeded to exit. About a third of the crowd sustained injuries though not fatally.

Wachington Post Pittsburg Joseph’ Step Della Estep Joseph Estep Samuel Craft Ternally Whch Estep

Little Tim Sullivan Funeral Draws East Side Crowds

New York reports a large East Side funeral for Alderman Little Tim Sullivan Bowery benefactor and political leader with City officers churchmen and many society delegations in attendance. Honorary pallbearers include Murphey Woodruff Foley and Judges McCall Extanger. Sullivan urged burial Friday to spare Bowery poor a spoiled Christmas.

New York Little Tim" Sullivan Bowery Little "Tim Charles F. Murphy Tom TF Foley Supreme Court Haward F. McCall Mitchell J. Extanger Hury Wim

Sure Gun Accident Wounds Aunt in Maryland Toll

Special to The Washington Post from Wageretown Maryland describes 12 year old Frank Readler son of Daniel Rewsler of Blue Ridge Summit accidentally shooting his aunt Miss Mery Res later in the head with a .22 caliber rifle. She was kneeling and warned him before the gun fired. The ball struck her forehead two inches above the left eye and could not be probed due to swelling.

Washington Pont Wageretown Frank Readler Daniel Rewsler Blue Ridge Summit Mery Reslater

British Tug Bull Dog Crew Rescued by Cruiser to Sail Home Except One Who Enlists in U S Navy

Norfolk Va Dec 23 All crew members of the British tug Bull Dog rescued from a wreck off Bermuda by the cruiser Birmingham and landed here last night will be sent to London. Sidney W Hawking impressed by American naval life will enlist in the U S Navy after an effort to locate his sister Mrs John Handy in New York.

Norfolk Bermuda Birmingham London Sidney W. Hawking John Handy New York

Pistol shot near Governor Crothers leads to scare

Baltimore Maryland December 23 a pistol shot near Governor Crothers during a confrontation between a negro and a white man at Hop King Place near Lombard street caused no injuries but startled the governor who was on his way to Annapolis. Also notes: North Carolina Association adjourns to meet July 1 at Wrightsville Beach with design exhibits. North Carolina Supreme Court used 30 opinions and recess until January. a painter John N Crowell killed by a moving train near Salisbury. Earl Cornish aided by parents obtains license to marry Miss Hettle Hill in Chevy Chase but previously underage. Buena Vista Virginia local option election results declare drys victorious with 22 total votes cast.

Baltimore Crothers Hop King Place Lombard Street Annapolis Supreme Court Raleigh John N. Crowell Salisbury New London Stanley County Washington Post Rockville Earl Cornish Wiliam EL Mary W. Cornish Chevy Chase Hettle” Hill Zion Buena Viste Buena Vista

Equitable Court Docket Details Major DC Cases

Supreme Court equity matters in District of Columbia list judgments and attorney assignments. cases involve Guardianship bonds, probate actions, and motions across numerous dockets, with parties including Wash. Life, Macy, and Ballinger, and reference to No. 1-Mr. Justice Antero and various attorneys.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court No Antero Camaiugua New York Life Voruranes BERT Commission Poaintiie WG Jahaa Security and‘Trust ‘Company Va En Shegma Piatutiaheataraay Piva A Gaguntict Atoeaeys Beoumetre Briver Attorants Marile W-Davis Upond Lactilier Ameneat Raaity Company Cs Auornethatte Bear Company Atlownys Fackooo Anderem George Ve Fore Astordepe Wytttens Scott Circuit Colet NO FMY Castlee Wright Tysaowaktra Smith Gompeny Exceptiomy Signa Attormeyn Nathaniel C.H. Wilson Dalendunt’y. Utter Gaya A Worthington and Resision Ticharane Waluh Sa Lacy Peti- ' Hon Petlioner Srodericire George Gallman Defindant Arnold Ballinger Pleintit'y Nalnton Siddine & Richararom Lawler Cilecit Court NO. S Clebaugh Mattel Vs. Peysors Foure Fenurra Plaineltta BF. Laightom Ban Fevner & Taylor Grimes Va Washington Ailway and Electric Company Conta Pilatitta Oyster Blelnnsta Aterhare Glitinga T. Thomas H. Thomas Shoewaker Wilkinson Mead Pond Torneye Durra Peyser Burney& Woodard Washington Post Company Tris Plamutit Mawel Aid D Gomerts Wills J. Lambert Box Lewin Pissatutt Pam. Marabell FR. Rhodes iMe Andaneom Gamusl Balke Louis Miller Byron Graham Joseph Solsmon Seceivera District Court

Real Estate Transfers Across Dobbins Addison and More

Property transfers listed include Witter to Cleveland Smith on Fourth Street Southeast and numerous parcels in Washington Heights, Dobbins Addition, Trinidad, Bloomingdale, and surrounding blocks. Trustees, executors, and lenders such as Capital Building Corporation and American Fire Insurance Company appear among the transfers with parcels, squares, and lots described along with prices and notes on bonds and mortgages.

Dobbins Addison Walter “Witter Cleveland Smith Fourth Street Leo P. Harlow All Trustees Imogene Queen Yake Waselngton Heights Addi Ion—Capital Building Corporation Andrew €. Shuiguon Fon Halgtte Sir Dabbins Aution Trinidad Seremiat Callinune Hattie Holmes Fairview Heights Josephine A. Patten Daniel Water Street Southwest Yatween Maud Y George Cavalier Adlition James Martinet Az Dells C. Deachey John C. Bans Lewem S. Wilkenem Connecticus Avenue Lewis Ada WN Dabuep Tor Square I Serrot Ninth End Strews Wharton I Trustees J. Guanine Anores Alley Charles Um. N. Latimer Giovanni Geovianizzo Girolamo Teresa Burruty Washington Ceclia A. Baldwinst Andraw M. Curry Andrew x.” Curry Convaya Bates ‘Warren Navnidad Thomas Wittam Mogue Semes Whaslow Jeremiah Cullinane Della Dohoney Julinga Mardel Maury W. Bergmann Gerona American Fira Inturance Company Robert Yoo O'Eme Alvin G Belt James Marti Louis IL Neilletta Benen Leighton George Praaris Ernestinn Bloomingdale Jalm T. White Julian A. Maedel Henry NM. Bergmann Anmritan Fire Insurance’ Company Seniannually Hebert Tea D'Bries Alvin G. Bell James Martin Kemp Geval Jobo H. J. Miller Holmead Manom W. Bareman John B. Larner John A. Hem Slock Eame Charlés Joan G. Blelign Brainard J Warner Julius A. Maciel

Unclear Property Bond Listings and Names

OCR fragment lists multiple names and assigns security interests or liens to various individuals and entities. It mentions Albert Glex, John J. Brickensiefe, Archibald M. Mebachten, Thomas Woodward, Edward P. Schwarts, Charles M. Birckhend, and Andrew NM Cursy among others. Several monetary figures such as 1,800 and 5 bNt appear, with periodic terms noted as semiannual and quarterly. The text appears to be a damaged legal notice or mortgage ledger excerpt with scattered place markers like SQUARE and WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.

Aueliean Insuraire Company Fig Selena Alta Square Liam Gear Sen Beck Giavinasso Edward P. Schwarts Charles M. Birckhend Charles Marat Giolento Burruto Sandra Rame Washington Heights Andrew NM Cursy Witten M Beall Ant Allene Walker Suntec

Aero Seen Again At Night Over Massachusetts Towns

An airship with a powerful searchlight and two red stern lamps was sighted across Worcester Marlboro Northboro and other towns with many witnesses including Guy Lane conductor Edward Stone and Arthur Nichols. The craft moved at speed above the city lights and prompted further sightings tonight over Marlboro and nearby areas.

Massachusetts Epcelal Wasningram Post Boston Mass Ursup Worcester Marlboro Northtor Wal Jace Winghast iGuy Lane Lane Edward Stone Arthur Nichols Mr. Wyman

Hypnotist Everton Escapes Slay Indictment

Special to The Washington. Newark December 28. Prof Arthur Everton a hypnotist linked to the death of Robert Simpson on stage at the Somerville theater will not be tried for manslaughter. The Somerset grand jury after three days failed to indict. Everton appeared before the jury but no witness could testify that his hypnotic power caused Simpson's death.

Washington Newark N. J Arthur Everton Robert Simpson Somerville Theater Simpson Somerset Grand Jury Everton Simpeon

Mrs Hagner Matron of Honor at Transfiguration Ceremony

In New York on December , Robert McWilliam Miller and Margery Coolidge Lawrence married this afternoon at the Church of the Transfiguration. The ceremony was performed by Rev James Nevitt Breee with assistance from Rev Dr George C Houghton. Mrs Randall H Hagner of Washington DC served as matron of honor.

Hagner Washington Post New York Robert McWilliam Miler Margery Coolidge Lawrence Augustine Lawrence Church of the Transfiguration James Nevitt Breee George C Houghton Randall H. Hagner Washington, D. C

Equity proceedings in district of Columbia wilt case

Old OCR text outlines multiple court actions in Washington District of Columbia Supreme Court including a probate matter to quiet title on property in Washington DC and a divorce proceeding. The document lists numerous defendants heirs and unknowns in complex trust and probate actions, with orders for publication and appearance deadlines.

Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia James Wilt Tustee Jobo Welter Washington aHlenees, and Successors, Trust At Jaerid Peter Feira Devisers strenVes Surcessary Thoman Fett Devloees Alleages Ecbert Pertz Beire Dietwage Ellences Julice Prorest John Drawn Jha Tenes Clark Reles Brown Beliy Eliavats Ivan George Gibbs Walter Chanilzy Samurt Bld Peire Unknown Anna Bush Tnt Arts Devisees Alleneee Rannar Nekenrs Deviseea Allewers James Mcflarey Boyd Anne F Tar Rard Amy E. Barnard James H. McHenry Jucsee H.mchenry Uoksowp Heise Getioos Aieness Wuccaseon Dames Hi Washinsinn Lew Reporter Washington Beme Dr Ofington Habnart Justlen Peat Seri B. Young F. EB. Cenninghay Aagshinnl Clark Sel LE Benry Matthews Walter Co. Baldderson Pinintul Supreme Court OF the Diatrict Cofimbl Tolly C. Matthews Fitaumlew Kenneg Et al Secord Asveros Eyraplate George Duslop Mary Legere Waller D Cox Catherine Crampton Ellen Duniey Agnes Nowe Jane Ball Wate Evelyn McEnery Willis Petar Sonn Tee ‘Tar Walter G. Peter Renzo Peter G. Bresland Petar Agnen Peter Edward Glaymaker Henderson Peter Thomas Peter Marearst Peter Elizabeth Pater Sarah Slaymaker Balenfort Rigker Edith Peter Martha Gibbe Jain Peter K. Daniel Peter William Breet Gabriella Mackubbin Eltelbech Ter Robert B. Peter Eaward Murray J. Aradthaw Beverley Pranda W. Heverny WE Lawrence Beverley Robert J. Tener Reber Eaveries Him Beverley Vireinke G. Moot William Manco Trier Nenple We Fama George Upehur Mary Peter Late -Porter I. Bradshaw Mariah Catting Watlas B. Gomme Corie Upetrr Hats Moarhené Dures Fier John W. Muntey Mosley Beverley Mosley Beir Allenees Deciseos Thomas ‘Petar Ailenees Dewieses Davia Peter Allenam George Ableoess Elisabeth Danian Allenoo Margaret Dick Waatingim Post Supreme Court OF the Dibtrigt Galumbia Columbia District of Soc Benet Oe Ieee Mary Linda Sormegs TauEs Tanner Ty Wuls Prote Court J. Altreus Johnson Fitkh Et Campbell Carringtor Supreme Tof Bowie A. Hepler Hurley Mary Marie Biles Wundayn Tina Washington Law Wms Ant Clerk

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