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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1908

Page

14

Tax Boards Cited Over Gas Companies Tax Sale Injunction

Justice Gould cited District Commissioners and tax officials in Equity Court to show cause why they should not be enjoined from advertising for sale the Washington Gaslight and Georgetown Gas properties to satisfy delinquent taxes. The two gas firms seek to invalidate increased valuations totaling 99,306 for Georgetown and 1,000,000 for Washington, and halt further assessments.

Macfarland West Morrow E. G Georgetown Gas Company Washington Gaslight Company Cag

Supreme Court and DC Equity Docket Harried by Dense Record

Legal notices mix Supreme Court of Porto Rico appeals and Washington District cases with injunctions, divorces, and probate. Entries list judges, attorneys, case numbers, and motions across equity and circuit courts. The record shows adjournments, daily dockets, and numerous property transfers and guardianships in probate.

Deeds of Trust Listings Across Multiple Squares

A long list of deeds of trust, detailing numerous properties in blocks and squares, entailing secured sums from $500 to $7,300, with terms ranging from 99 days to several years, at rates around 5 to 6 percent. Names include Mary W Heiberger, F Weller Brandenburg, Thomas Gale, Chevy Chase Land Company, and others, across Mount Pleasant, Pleasant Plains, and related areas.

Mary W.heiberger Francis J F Weller Brandenburg Lloyd A Douglas WA Baldwin Franklin J Foster Jererh T Dialington Blur Lee Wratington City Thomas M Gale George B Hamnton Chevy Chase Neilig GC Wetts Guardian Chapin Broan End Benes H Berg. Mann Oriental Bullying Association No Iualata Lusk Hayden Johnson Thomas H Panegon Genee Ro Bullen Pe Cope Seventeenth’ Street William Jo Tramsa Theotore Black Siemund J. Kock Vorerr Jonn T Wright Bergiann George M Emmerich Jann KR Hatelipelux Clasence de Rhvem Kerman E Gasca Fis Insurance Company Alfrea D Foster Aston Frear Harry S Welt Helen B Welch Roger QM Meloney Merrill Chemberlin Henry Fo Munn Edna Park W—Lavin Baker Jesse LW Heleki John McLeran William FH Thomes Pickford James Elersor Dickford Clarence Gesford Tn Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains Wukar Dougherty Dehn Artis Saznel Clarense Butler Eemi Eneetlin Ticluta Stepney Floyd R Davis Claren Walter G Jou J” Lowin Willige H Daniel Thomas Wo Senaefir Fries Stulart Walter C Hilton Arne F Martin James F. Shea James A O'Shea Florence McAullife American Securty Trust Washington Saving Bank Holmbad Manor Mabel Matcher Harry K Rass Willer Widiem

Bar Association Elects Nathaniel Wilson President 1908

Nathaniel Wilson was elected president for the Bar Association of the District for 1908 at the annual meeting in the court house Tuesday night. John B. Larner was named vice president Frederic D. McKenney second vice president Charles H. Cragin treasurer H. Prescott Gatley secretary J Spaulding Flannery William M. Lewin and William W. Millan were chosen to fill vacancies on the board of directors.

Nathaniel Wilson Bar Association of the District Court House John B. Larner Frederic D. McKenney Charles H. Cragin H.prescott Gatley J. Spaulding Flannery William M. Lewin Wiliam W. Millan Norris Thorne Charles X Moore Madison Whipple Fred L. Vogt William T. Galiher

Rover Left 250000 Estate in Probate Filing

Thomas A. Rover grocer of North Capitol and H streets died at 49 I street leaving an estate valued at 250000. His will dated July 27, 1900 was offered for probate. Widow Mary E. Rover and Bernardin F. Rover share in the grocery business valued 2000. Kate E. Connell receives 140. Rest in trust for Mrs. Rover and children via American Security and Trust Company. Estate includes 27 houses in St. Aloysius parish and life insurance about 15000.

Thomas A. Rover North Capitol H Streets Mary E. Rover Bernardin F. Rover Harriet Heth Harry Heth Nannie Hattie K Maxwell Margaret Maxwell

District Court of Appeals Throws Out Fireboat Judgment

The District Court of Appeals yesterday set aside a $3,200 judgment against the District in favor of Harlan & Hollingsworth Company, shipbuilders of Wilmington Del, for the Firefighter purchase. The appellate ruling held the $3,300 penalty for 133 days delay was liquidated damages agreed to when the contract was formed.

District Court of Appeals District Supreme Court Harlan & Hollingsworth Company Wilmington Del Shipbuilding Company van Orsdel

Strikers Barred by New Jersey Court Injunction

A New Jersey injunction, issued in Trenton, bars Silk Weavers and Twisters Association and related unions from threats, money offers, persuasion, or picketing near the Standard Oil Company mill. It also restrains interfering with merchants and hosts of workers, and restricts any acts likely to deter employees from working. The order, temporary but immediate, lasts until the Newark hearing January 28, affecting over ten union members and supporters.

Phillipsburg N. J Uns Chaneslior Mage Trenton Standard Iguk Company Newark Silk Weavers and Twisters United Textile Workers of Amrica Bachelors’ Club Thresta Standard Company

Gift to nation voided by surrogate in Rochester

Surrogate Selden S. Drown set aside the will of Capt. Janes H. Booker who died in 1907. The will left nearly all property to the United States for building a military academy at Galesburg Illinois, with President Roosevelt named executor. The estate is valued around 100000 to 150000 dollars. His nephews and relatives contested the will claiming Booker was incompetent.

Rochester Selden S. Drown Janes H. Booker Hus United States Galesburg Roosevelt Capt. Hooker Iran Norad Swil Jiopher

Kann's Improvement on Eighth Street Store Project

Kann, Sons & Co begin a $35,000 enhancement at their Eighth Street and Pennsylv... store. James L. Parsons oversees night work from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. for about two months. Brick partition to be removed, iron framework, new floors installed. Market Space frontage gains extensive space as the three story height rises to add nearly 800 square feet. Glenn Brown is the architect behind the plans.

Kann, Sons & Co Eighth Street James L. Parsons Don Kunn Kings Palace Glenn Brown

Apartment House Bought by Ada Baumgarten Name

Mrs Ada Baumgarten purchased a two family apartment house at W413 Netreet Northwest for about 4700 through Mout and Hil The Fense a brick row along the north side of the block from Twenty second to Twenty third streets was included A three story brick dwelling at 1467 Twenty first Street Northwest sold to Mrs Mary E Parson for about 10000 The property has twenty feet front and twelve rooms and bath

Ada Baumgarten Mout & Hil Netreet Fense Bire Twents Second Twenty-third Francis J. Carmends Twenty-first Street Bertha LL Robinson Murray A. Cobb Mary E. Parson

Fritz Hohmann Funeral in Mason German Circle

Fritz Hohmann a prominent Mason and German circle figure died at his home on Fifth and Tet horth northwest and was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery. The New Jerusalem Lodge and many tributes attended the service. He was born in Germany, lived in Washington for twenty years, and left a widow, one child, and four sisters.

Fritz Hohmann Fifth Tet Horthwest Prospect Mt Candietel Gym Imbers New Jerusalem Noo Mr. Hohmann Hreyach Germany Washimsia Siruins New Jerushin Lodge Mount Mores Reval

Death of Col Womack in Washington

Col Emmet Womack former splicer general of Georgia and chief clerk at the Interior Department under Spereta Hoke Smith died yesterday at his residence 7 Seant place in this city at age sixty two. A native of Georgia he was from a prominent family with a judge father. He recently guided pension boards and was an esteemed storyteller. The funeral plans include burial in Milledgeville, Ga, with his son-in-law Judge E R Wines in attendance.

Col Emmet Womack Georgia Interior Department Onder Spereta Hoke Smith Boards of Pension Col Womack Georga Smith Wach Miledgeville Bural E.R. Wines

Paolucci Execution Postponed to February Date

The execution of Italian prisoner Sisys Paolucci, sentenced to hang in January, has been postponed by Justice Barnard to February 2. Paolucci’s attorneys sought a stay to allow appeal to the United States Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari if not granted. A plea to the President may follow.

United States Supreme Court Harriet Heth Chet Jeattes Harlan Daniel W. Rowell Brewer White Will Feekham St. Justice McKenna Holmen Justice Day Moody Nicholas J. Pritzker Chicago James L. Cake Wailaku Hawaiien Modesto Maysitia Agwirré Soprines de Ezuguiga Supreme Court of Porto Rico Mila Circuit Court Andersen Jaselli Ve. Rigas National Bank Plain- Vtie Ho” Winthip Wheatley and Ralston & Siddors Attoneys Tt. Fosserty & Son Psbas Trundie Grady Washington Gas Ght Douglas & Douglas McKeaney’ & Flaomery Dequette Va Capital Traction Company Attomeya Evans, Denton & Poultney Rosa Ferry & Sqrand Duntoy Lukens Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Bailey Strickland A. A. Roehiing Moise Wittara Bullineer Attorses W. C. Sullivan A. L. Newmyer Richardson & Burgess Ale Tterney J. H. Hayden Ailer Washington Castight Company LJ Mather R. Roas Ferry & On Coker Vg. Fratt. Attorness Perch Joza Ridout E. Pratt Warner & Sons Elite Laundry Comany George Kearney Himond Burke Taleian & Siado Pawson Ve Baltimore OL O Bellroad Company Alexander Kilmour Gittings & Chamberlin Hamilton & Colbert Criminal Court Justice Stafford United States James Hill Kland Jarceny W. L Atturney Plumney James Lavier Corre David Rothschild Harry H. Wilton J Met Carrington John Swan J. McD Carrington United Statea Wa Tfas Jacobean W. 2 Phumiey Charles Landrum B. L. Gaskins Henry Thomas United Sires George A Grlawould Peron Worthington, Heald & Freiley Respondent E Davis District Court Justice Barnard Xquara Jn Ro Harvard Street Justice Gould Peter McGuinness Bridgo McGuinness C. J. Murphy Chares L. Walker Edeward B. Murphy Charles 2 .Murphy John W. Frost John B. Laskey Attorny Thompson Laskey Estele Richard H. Lanadale William Henry den Thomas A. Raver A. HL Samuel W. Stliemetz Will Aled W. A. McKenney Mettie K. Maxwell Wiliam F. Gardner Goscpn Paolucci Barnard Otheys States Supreme Court

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