Will of James McDonald Leaves Estate to Wife and Son
The will of James McDonald, organizer of the European branch of Standard Oil, filed in the District Supreme Court, directs executors Lawrence Maxwell and Fulton Trust Co. to manage a multi hundred thousand dollar estate. The bulk goes to wife Charlotte Jane Isabelle McDonald and son James McDonald Jr. Bequests include cash gifts to relatives, a trust fund for a stepdaughter’s children, and substantial supporting provisions for servants. The will specifies a business investment of at least $100,000 for James Jr. plus a $30,000 home for him, with various annuities and allowances for his children and a London residence codicil dating April 14, 1814. The London estate includes 608 Standard Oil shares to the wife and 200 shares set for the son’s trust, with the testator’s household effects to be kept in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDonald
Standard Oil Company
Thatrict Supreme Court
Charlotte Jane Isabelle McDonald
London
Cadogan Square
Lawrence Maxwell
Cincinnati
Fulton Trust Company
New York City
Nellie Carpenter
C. H. Fallon
Sarah EH. Framer
Herbert Saunders
Helen B. Rule
Flora Lowrie
Mary Affeld
Mamie Edwards
Helen Fraser
Christian Watson
Thera
Standard
Arthur B. Campbell
James McDonald, Jr
James
McDonald
James, Jr
Codicil assigns annuities in London will case
The codicil to the late testator’s will details annuities of 8600 to Mia Carpenter and 3000 to the mother-in-law, plus 23506 for each son’s child, with £8000 tied to the Cadogan Square house in London to be sold for best advantage. The body is to rest in a vault before mausoleum placement in Brompton Cemetery, London, with relations including Princess Murat of Nice and Princess Rospigilosi of Roma among the relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadogan Square
London
Mia. Carpenter
Brompton Cemetery
James L. Ewin Dead After Hospital Op and Death
James L. Ewin died yesterday afternoon at Garfield Hospital after a surgical shock. A veteran in church and patent law circles, he was born October 16 1849 in Baltimore and practiced in Washington since 1878. Funeral at Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow at 2 PM with Rev. W R Wedderspoon and Rev. N H Holmes officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Fwin
Garfield Hospital
Hwin
Foundry Methodist Hiplocopal Church
W. R. Wedderspoon
N. H. Holmes
Charles H. Butler
Ewin
Baltimore
Laurel
Washington
Octavius Knight
New York
Knights Bro
M. FE
Church
Siddons Sees President New District Justice Named
Commissioner Frederick L. Siddons met the President at the White House and resigned to take effect today. He received oath and commission as associate justice of the District Supreme Court to be sworn in tomorrow. The President then nominated Louis Brownlow for District Commissioner, a respected Washington journalist and city government writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Siddons
Commissioner Siddonse
White House
Senate
Louis Brownlow
Brownlow
Niewspaper
Washington
Joyce Funeral Tomorrow for Col. John A Joyce
Funeral services for Col. John A Joyce who died Monday at Providence Hospital will be held tomorrow afternoon at Hines Chapel Fourteenth Street northwest under the auspices of Columbus Lodge No 3 F A A M Delegations from Kit Carson Post G A R Loyal Legion and the Society of the Army of the Ohio will participate at the chapel and Oak Hills Cemetery Arrangements are handled by Columbus Lodge and will be announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Joyce
Providence Hospital
Hines’ Chapel
Fourteenth Street Northwest
Auaphea of Columbia Lodge
Col. Joyce
Kit Carson Post
Society of the Army of the Ohio
Oak Hills
Columbia Lodge
Italian envoy thanks US for earthquake aid efforts
Count Cellere Italian Ambassador thanked Secretary Bryan for US sympathy to earthquake sufferers. Ambassador Page said Italy would not accept aid from other countries given current international tensions, and Italy could handle the situation alone. Also reports on Association of Military Colleges and Schools officers, a lawsuit between American Home Life Insurance and Interstate Agency, and resignation of Consul Trimmer at Niagara Farm, Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Cellere
Bryan
United States
Page
State Department
Celiere
Banquet for Dupont Garage Drivers and Directors
The Dupont Garage officers and directors held their annual banquet for chauffeurs at 2020 M Street NW after a directors meeting. J H Connelly was reelected general manager for six years as patrons and growth of the establishment were saluted. Durphy received an Iron Cross for presiding bravely at the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves Tellacf
Connelly
Dupont
M Street
J. Hi. Connelly
Washington
A. S. IL Durphy
Emerald Isle
Benjamin Graves
Mr. Connelly
Charles H. Hunt
Texas Company
Peter Ffeiffer, Jr
Otto Jacob
C. H. Raymond
Arthur Nelson
Joseph Scalia
W. M. Duvall
L H. Graves
B. S. Graves
J.E. Connelly
E. A. Hardt
Otto Jacobi
Scott Hamel
Samuel Smith
William Ludwig
Lean Points
James Gannon
Charles Wilson
I. Durphy
J. G. Rodgers
K. Peterson
C. A. Eubanks
George Weaver
George Starling
J. P. Moore
Joseph Ottoz
M. J. Harman
Roy Martin
G Montgomery
P. Hall
Clarence Mason
C G. Daymond
Alfred F. Hall
Chase Nash
F. C. Parsons
A. G. Woran
J. Bleine
James Hoss
J. Keehan
F. Hdwards
H. Welton
Albert Tierney
Edward Perkins
W. E. Christian
J. Dunford
Richard Volkman
Brunner
Corneliua Duggan
J. A
Materons to Guard Pupils at Washington Schools
A Home and School Association delegation from Cooke School will urge the Washington board of education to hire matrons to protect pupils. They protest leaving children in halls or classrooms without supervision, following an attack on a girl at Cooke School. The board may defer discussion of Rule 45 banning married women from teaching until the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Washington
Home
Cooke
Births Reported For Many Local Families
Jacob A and Marfle B Schench born Nelson W and Florence Y Smith girl. Lemuel B and Mary M Menisell born Frank D and Theresa M Taw boy. John R and Katie E Javins born John W and Gertrude Griffith girl. James A and Leona Fletcher born Clarence E and Irene H Cobb girl. Jehu D and Minnie Casey boy. William H and Lilligsen Berry boy. James and Alice Kittington born Moses and Agnes Winslow girl. Arthur and Jeanie Thomas girl. Edward E and Sadie Davin boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A
Marfle B
Schench
Bor Nelson W
Florence Y. Smith
William
Flora
Neutoo
Lemuel B
Mary M. Menisell
Frank D
Theresa M Taw
John R
Katie E. Javins
John W
Gertrude Gri
James A
Leona Fletcher
Clarence E
Irene H. Cobb
Jehu D
Minnie Casey
William H
Lilligsen Berry
James and
Alice Kittington
E Moses
Agnes Winslow
Arthur and
Jeanie Thomas
Bdward E
Sadie Davin
Licensed to Marry in Various Cities and Counties
A compiled list shows multiple marriage licenses issued, naming the prospective spouses with ages and residences across states such as West Virginia Virginia Maryland and Washington D C. Clergy members and judges are listed as officiants for several nuptial arrangements involving individuals including Edward A. O’Brien Carry A. Nitsel Clarence A. Bail Alice L. Perry Samuel P. Smith Cora T. Day and others with varied ages and localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. O'Brien
Halltown
A. Nitsel
Washington, D. C
J. M. O'Brien
Clarence A. Bail
Washin DD
Alice L. Perry
Morehead City
E. M. Thompson
Samuel P. Smith
Newton
N. J
Cora T. Day
Owings, Md
Owings, Md. the Rev. L
Homer WN. Ritchie
Harriaton
Gustina Cotton
J. F. McKim
James W. Birkett
Betty L. Elliott
Manassas
G. W. van Owinian
Brown
Sarah A. Thorne
Fults
Edwin L. Anderson
Ruth R. Taylor
Charles Wood
Deaths Reported In Various Hospitals And Homes
Death notices list multiple individuals with ages and locations including Josep Heit 74 at Garfield Hospital. Sarah B. F Daly 28 at Providence Hospital. Mary 7 Trac 0 at 1688 19th et nw. Charles H. pki a4 1 st nw. Jenn Falaie tal. John G. Annehington nae Bayne. L. Johnson 28 months 02 Boston. Robert Harred 74 at Government Hospital for the Incarne min Bond 42 25 Fenton at. Roberta Brashington ST 842 Elmet nw. Louise Waters 2 days 1433 Bwann st nw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josep Heit
Garfield Hospital
Sarah B. F Daly
Providence Hospital
Mary
Trac
Charles H. Pki
St. Nw
Ans
MM. Jenkins
Os PaaresTomptea
Falaie Tal
John G. Annehington
Bayne
Oop L. Johnson
Boston
Robert Harred
Government Hospital
Fenton
Roberta
Brashington
Elmet
Louise- Waters
Bwann St
Flambing Absolutely Dependable City Bulletins
City notices list various vendors and prices including Hekstein's cafe at 4432 New York Avenue and Shaffer mower sales at 900 14th Street. It mentions Low Price produce sections, eggs laid last week, and contact numbers for groceries and wines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pertege
Ek Charga
Maurice J. Er
HSG
Gea Sin
Lusch
Hekstein's
New York Avenue
W. V
Shaffer
Cial
Robertson
James D. Donnelly
Coast Guard Life Saving Service Calls for Retirement Pay
The fiscal year report shows 1474 disasters at sea and 5295 people aboard vessels saved by the life saving service alone, with 335 joint rescues saving 2591 more from vessels valued at 10,641,665. It urges retirement pay and a consolidated coast guard with the revenue cutter service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Revenue Cutter Service
Coast Guard
Annual High School Cadet Regiment Inspection Begun
Authorities under Stephen E. Kramer begin the yearly inspection of high school cadet battalions. Companies A E and C were checked Monday. B F and L will be checked tomorrow. I G K M H and L to be drilled later. Completion expected by January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen E. Kramer
Kramer
Manual of Arma
Police News Briefs From Washington Streets
Police notes report D and Reed of 3119 O Street NW knocked down by a Washington Railway and Electric Co car at Ninth and F streets NW with minor injuries. John A. Clancy of 448 K Street NW struck by a street car at New Jersey Avenue and G Street NW and injured. he was taken to Emergency Hospital. A wagon driven by Edward Fisher of 316 Four-and-a-half Street SW collided with a buggy owned by William Elmore of Bancroft, VA at 2924 M Street NW. both vehicles damaged. Lace-stove fire at 66 Twelfth Street NW caused $25 damage. Henry West of 1628 Fifth Street NW found dead at home. Oil stove explosion at Howard Clark’s residence, 1704 Fourth Street NW caused $20 damage. Dr Michael J Ready of 323 M Street NW reported his home robbed of $14 cash and three checks totaling $20. Philip B. Duesenberry, 19, and bride Clara Taylor, 16, arrested at Union Station during bridal trip. hearing set for today. Stinemetz & Sona Co at 1201 F Street NW report theft of a mink pillow fur muff and a Hudson seal fur coat valued at $575. J F Hughes of 725 Fairmount Street NW says pocketbook with $41 taken on a Ninth and F Street car. Magneto valued at $50 stolen from Metropolitan Coach Company, 2112 Fifteenth Street NW. J F Young, 66, of 2111 I Street NW fell at Dupont Garage last night, injuring scalp, shoulders, arms. taken to Emergency Hospital. Brig. Gen. Eli D. Hoyle retires, born in Georgia, graduate of Military Academy, served in Cuba and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinemetz & Sona Co
F Street Northwest
J F Hughes
Fairmont Street Northwest
Ninth and
F Streets
J. F. Young
Dupont
Also Mentioned on This Page
Founsen
Aft
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Pricea
FPREE
D. J. Oconnell
Pa. Ave. Pheme Math
Perpetual Building Association
Rametm
Oiro IG
Jardin DE Danse
N. W
H. N. D. Parker
O’ Donnell
O'Donnell
The
Home Building Association
RE. Claughton
J. M. Woodward
Mthat
EB. S. Westcott
Tharp
Berkeley Rye Street
Ge Ee
Donald
Paige
New York Paige
America
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, Michigan
Selby Company
James L. Ewin
Joyce
Oak Hill Cemetery
U. S
Military Association
Col. J GC Woodward
Association of Military Colleges and Schouls
Bobitt
R. Spooner
Col. C. GC. Hovey
K. D. McKellar
Tennessee
Home Life
American Home Life Insurance Company
Law Division
Frank E. Elder
Niagara Falla
Eawin Trimmer
Niagara Farm
Canada
Trimmer
Rochester
N. C
Nicaragua
Triramer
Capitol
Niagara
Fade
Gude
HIVE
City Bulletins
GEA
M. &. Life-Savera
CTING
Florsheim
Floraheim
Drees
O Sullivan
Police
D. &. Reed
O Street
Washington Raihway and Electric Company
John A. Clancy
K Street
New Jersey Avenue
G Street
Edward Fisher
Wiliam Elmore
Bancroft
Twelfth Street
Henry West
Fifth Street Northwest
McDowell's Feed Mills
Eckington
Howard Clark
Fourth Street
Michael J Ready
Philip B. Duesenberry
Clara Taylor
Union Station
Metropolitan Coach Company
Fifteenth Street
Eli D. Hoyle
Haston
Georgia
Military Academy
Cubs
Philippines
United States Soldiers
Stanley Hall
John
M Zimmoemann
Marek
Arthur Medley
Paris
Evans
Brem
Jim Belection
Mile Modiste
Herbert
Breen
Imperial
Filenberg
Amina
Lincke
Heurich Brewing Co
Horning Relee, Ve
Bishraz Bridge
D Ste
Emil West
Carter Clothing Co
Sale P
United Shirt Co
Pa. Ave. N.W
Goshen
Alleghanies
Mountain
Virginia
Panther Gap
Bulphur
Lithia
Freestone
Stone & Fairfax
New York Aven
Byron S. Adams
St. N. W
Fire Service
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
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