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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1904

Page

23

Tribute From the Bar to Retiring Chief Justice Mattingly

The District bar and distinguished guests filled the Court of Appeals chamber as Mr Mattingly delivered a farewell address to the retiring Chief Justice. The ceremony featured praise from the bar, a moving tribute, and an affectionate response by the Chief Justice, reflecting decades of service and the strong bond between bench and bar.

Mattingly Chamber of the Court of Appeals Ile Regest Rabat Anc Rami Michiriana Clibwuah Justees Barnard Sapeeme Sisto RF Alamer Amu Otfars Altes Martin Shelaru Sh Rew Cee Beth Shepard Miss Jarvis 4Nlerson Moamht Faisquet Supreme Court Bamford Wess Ate Estri Mrottae & Hamilton Mr Mattingly Mae Thin Owen Dpillingls Gustloe Traus Family and Home Kesits Justine Shepird Justier Wis Alvey Hare Westas Isell Marpland

Retirement ovation for Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals

A formal appreciation event honors Chief Justice Richard T. Alvey on retirement. A five piece silver coffee set costs 500 dollars and bears an inscription from the Bar Association. The ovation committee included J Holdeworth Gordon and others. The chief justice traveled from Hagerstown Md to attend.

Richard T. Alvey Court of Appeals of District of Columbia Shaw & Brown J Holdeworth Gordon Worthington J J Darlington William F

Canon law changes eyed in Talbot case and church canon dispute

Boston authorities debate effect of new canons on old proceedings against Bishop Talbot of Central Pennsylvania. Saunders and Fulton defend that old cases may become uncanonical after adoption. Tuttle’s authority could halt or restart actions as revisions unfold, while Irvine’s Philadelphia effort shows renewed ecclesiastical tension amid a wave of inquiries.

Boston Charles G Saunders Episcopal Church Saunders John Fulton Philadelphia Wthelbert Talbot Bishoy Pennsylvania I N W . Irvine House of Deputies Daniel S Tuttle Missouri Tuttle Tibet Tilbot Asperl Bethehem Ethelbert Talbot Ingram “ WoIrvine White Haven Lehigh Valley Bishopsruhe Bethlehem

Union Veteran Installation At KYWWU Hall

The joint installation of officers for John A Logan Regiment No 2 and the Women’s Veteran Relief Association drew a large crowd at KYWWU Hall 719 Siath Street Northwest. Gen Hawsey division commander presided. Mrs Bates led as president of the National Association. New officers include Logan Regiment Colonel FFP Begie Lieutenant Colonel M T Cary Major Alonzo J Laton and others. Women’s group led by Emma Ricketts president and KL Marston senior vice president. A banquet followed with speeches and toasts in the lower hall.

Union Veteran Union KYWWU Siath Street John A Logan Regiment No 2 Womans Veteran Relief Association Hawsey Logan Regiment Bates National Association Unic Ffp Begie

Small blaze after lamp explosion at 5t Twentieth Street

A minor fire occurred yesterday near 5 o clock in a rear first floor room caused by an oil lamp blast. An alarm came from bow 3b but firefighters arrived too late to fight the blaze, which was extinguished before they reached the scene. The residence is occupied by Mr Samuel Fairfay.

Twentieth Street Samuel Fairfay

Foot draft promises cure for rheumatism discovery

An advertisement claims a harmless foot draft cures rheumatism for a wide range of sufferers. It urges readers to send their name to the Magic Foot Tratt Co and promises a trial with payment only after satisfaction. If not benefited, no payment is due.

Magic Foot Tratt Co AB Oliver Bidg Jackson Mich van Vieck Cu Abs Majestic Bidz Jackson Mich

Negro Bloodhounds to Track Suspect in Arlington Junction Attack

Hurricane Branch summons his son Shelley and two bloodhounds to Alexandria County with a view to following a suspect described as a tall very dark man who assaulted Miss Esther Peverill and Miss Beulah Ebaugh near Arlington Junction. The event triggered a wide manhunt with police, volunteers, and bloodhounds deployed. Miss Peverill remained seriously injured and the community awaits word on the suspect.

Branch Son Sheriff Palmer Posse Miss Ebaugh Ashington Fostel Real King Street Alexandria Alexandria County Esther Peveiul Lewis Peverill Arlington Junction Sheff Palmer Suffolk Va John J Hurriccine Wome M Peverill Febaugh Vass Pevarik Wiss Beulah Ehaugh Willum L Bhaugh Potomac Brick Company Bock Haven Washington Miss Peverill Ebiughs Suffolk Esther Peverill Beulah Ebaugh Lieut Smith Capt Cross Potomac Virginia Hurricane Branch Washington Post Shelley Alexandria Va

Lendell A Conner Jr Dies in Wilkinsburg Pa

Lendell A Conner Jr long-time Washingtonian dies of typhoid fever after a week’s illness at Wilkinsburg near Pittsburg. He was founder of Bakewell Bakewell patent attorneys and former president of the District Christian Endeavor Union. Survived by widow Mabel Stone Conner and four children. Funeral held at Willansburg residence. interment planned in Rochester NY.

Wilkinsburg Lendell A Conner, Jr Fittsburg Bakewell & Bakewell Patents Attorneys Pittsburg Conner District Christian Endeavor Union First Congregational Church Lendell A Conner Division of Accounts Internal Revenue Office E R Conner Internal Revenue Service New Orleans Mabel Stone Conner Willansburg Hochester

Frazier Death Cocaine Cited as Cause in Coroner Jury

In Alexandria a coroner jury ruled David Frazier died of cocaine poisoning after evidence showed he purchased cocaine. The panel also reported on the case of Mordecai Hurst, the Fairfax County constable, who was jailed after failing to renew bond in a freight theft case. Belle Laupheimer announced engagement to Samuel Levy of Washington, DC.

Washington Post Alreal King Street Alexandria Va Messrs Thichudson and Burgess Washington Fowest King and St Asaph Streets Nauuwoil Bank Messrs Spelly ‘Ork St Asaph Street Direce Ilors, &E Star Safe Deposit York Safe and Lock Company York Pa Mordecai Hurst Fairfix Hursts John W.c Trimyer David Frager Gray Army Medical Miuseum Prazie M Ysauphilmer Miw Belle Laupheimer Samuel Levy Washington, DC

Death of Seamark the Original Cough Drop Man

John J. Seamark died at 68 at his home on Four-and-a-half Street Southwest. He was a longtime, recognizable street vendor known for Sea mark’s double X cough drops and his vocal pitching. Seamark, an English native, spent almost thirty years in the business and faced occasional competition claims before his death. funeral at 2 p.m. today at his residence.

Seamark John J. Seamark England

District National Guard Medals and Naval Militia Grievances

Guard members receive bronze and silver service medals with gold delayed until 25 years, while many apply for 6 to 10 year medals as district headquarters report brisk enrollment. Naval militia grip over poor public interest as Puritan class monitor sits idle at Seventh Street, despite open weekly tours and a large local crew.

District National Guard Eus Congress Canada Lord Dundonalds Elysians Evry

District National Guard notes and unit updates

A list of Second Regiment privates and dishonorable discharges follows including Phillips Swetney Traith Jimerson Schmucker Stoddard Dunn Montgomery Martin Higeins Busey and others. Col L M W Brett adjutant general returned to Boston Miss. after his mother’s death and resumes duties as District militia commander. resignations from William E Dix and First Lieut B F O’Dell noted though not yet acted upon. Company H Second Regiment held a well attended armory smoker with local talent. Gen George H Harries and staff invited to White House New Year reception in full dress.

William J Phillips Lawrence, Sangaton Joseph Swetney Albert L Traith Arthur @ Jimerson George B Schmucker Roy W Stoddard Charles FE Dunn Biret Regiment George Ff Montgomery David P Martin Willam J Higeins Ty Fire Walter O Busey William J Creaven Paul R Treegar Ralph R Saera D J Kelier Harry H Fowler Walter T Sinn National Guard L MW Brett District Guard Boston District Militia Brett War Department William E Dix F O'Dell District National Guard State National Guard Gan George H Harries White House

Big Meeting Programme at Lafayette Theater Tomorrow

Dr Henderson to speak at a YMCA men’s gathering at Lafayette Theater tomorrow afternoon at 2.40. Theodore S Henderson, a noted evangelist, will address the crowd, with music from the Tinted Sintey Marine Band and John Finnegan supplying songs. Evening Bible class and Sundin Club fellowship to follow with supper at 5.73.

Dr. Henderson Lafayette Theater YMC Theodore S Henderson New York Crooked City Tinted Sintey Marine Band John Finnegan Angilary Maine Sundin Club Association G Street Hon Fieney Bob Macfarland Ole

Mrs Chandler Elected President in Homeless Dogs Board Meeting

At a board meeting at Mrs Mary Howe Totten's residence, Mis Withiam Chandler was elected president to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mrs Nelson A Miles. The group discussed finding a permanent home site with boarding, care facilities, and a resident caretaker, and began steps toward purchasing suburban land near a trolley line. The society has earned public recognition for two years of work led by Mrs Miles, Mrs Macfarland, and others, with Chandler’s nomination made unanimously by Miss Thomas. Anna J King’s will was filed, naming the heirs per the probate office.

The Society For Homeless Dogs Mary Howe Totten Mis Withiam Chandler Nelson A Miles Miles Mra Macfarland Thomas Taade

Allen's Young People Society officers installed at Metropolitan AME

The article lists beneficiaries and names for a will and announces the installation of Allen's Young People Society officers at the Metropolitan AMO church. Officers include president De Witt Campbell, secretary Miriam Finward, treasurer William Tibbs, pianist Laura B. Joiner, and chorister Hey Ward Hunter. A pension office clerk, James M Vious, died at his residence on JI7 8 Street Northeast aged 65. funeral at his home with Rev John Van Schaick officiating. burial at Manchester House Cemetery.

Allen’s Young People’s Society Allens Christan Metropolian AMO Miostreet Dafteenth Lot Shopman Tiast Wailliam Tibbs J de Witt Campbell Mirvit Finward Mirvit Finward Assistant Secretary Mra Halle Bo Fucker Waillim Tibbs Waus Goode Laura B. Joiner Hey Buward Hunter James M Vious Clurb Mr Houde Manchester MNFL Orlock F Burnside The Potomac Wis John van Schaick Church of Our Paths Manchesterer House

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