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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1906
Page
5
The pastor of North Presbyterian Church died suddenly during a meeting after appearing in good health. He had reportedly prepared his own obituary and left the date blank. After a brief prayer, adjournment was taken and the sad news was conveyed to his wife.
Rev Dr Charles B Ramadell pastor of North Presbyterian Church died of apoplexy during a Washington Presbytery meeting. The service noted his prepared obituary, long public service, and plans for union of churches. He left a wife and two sons. memorial noting his work with multiple congregations and missions in DC and Maryland.
Since her marriage the pianist acted as organist at her husband's church. Dr Ramsdell's oldest son is twenty and the youngest Paul eleven. The funeral will be at North Presbyterian Church between Ninth and Tenth streets northwest at 3 pm Wednesday with Dr W C Alexander in charge. Honorary pallbearers include Rev George Bailey and others. Burial at Glenwood Cemetery.
Henry J. Bright, a survivor of the Guiteau Jury, died at his Lambert Flats home after nearly three years of heart trouble and Bright's disease. A 78-year-old Alexandria native, he moved to Washington, ran a Capitol Hill chucking business, and retired two decades ago. He leaves wife Mary Carroll Bright, son Henry Bright, and daughter Julia M Rawkings. Funeral under Masonic auspices at Congressional Cemetery tomorrow.
The District Christian Endeavor Union held its annual meeting at the M C A hall and reported a strong year with 600 plus members across eight denominations. Three new societies joined, including the Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society of Congress Heights Church. Officers were elected for one year, led by President Edward Tarring and Secretary Leonard Ruoff, with high praise for outgoing leaders. The group aims to surpass $1000 for a quarter century memorial and to expand summer outings with Associated Charities support.
The coroner's jury in Charlotte reports twenty two men named as participants in the mob that stormed the jail and lynched J W Johnson at Wadesboro after his murder charge. Prominent names include H D Kendall and H D Kendall Jr, Lewis Adams and son, and Zeke Lewis. The jury could not identify about seventy five others. Johnson awaited retrial when lynching occurred. Governor Glenn had ordered a special term of court to speed the second trial.
Nansemond County father John L. Atkins searches for his seventeen year old son Murdock Atkins missing since Friday in Nansemond County Virginia. He fears foul play as the youth was last seen in working clothes without money. The report from Suffolk Virginia is dated June 4.
Special to The Washington Post Huntington W Va June 4 Fire sweeps West Hazelin Lincoln County today wiping out two hotels a general store several residences and other small buildings Chief losses include Pinson Hotel Johnston House Justice's general store and Wilson's grocery with total value about 50 000.
New York June 4 The Southern State Immigration commission adopted a tentative plan for a 3 delegate per state structure with governors naming delegates and a 15 member executive board. The plan also allows transportation, industrial and agricultural groups to join and sets a New York City permanent bureau with a rotating chairman. Members elected include Frederick Gordon Georgia T K Bruner South Carolina P F Hunter Alabama and others with state representatives listed.
The board of lady managers elected officers for the coming year at its meeting in Washington. C H Ackert was chosen president with C J Bell as first vice president and Mel HC Yarrow as second vice president. Other officers include Rosa as recording secretary, George H Srawn as corresponding secretary, and H Sothert as treasurer. The group has raised over 3000 for hospital maintenance, including 1600 from the students ball. A $500 bed endowment check was received from Forest Glen Seminary via Mrs W H Hoekr.
Fredericksburg and Leesburg report multiple deaths. John R Saunders of Westmoreland County leaves a wife and three children. Thomas Brown formerly of Loudoun dies at his son William Brown’s residence. O. O. Owens of Richmond, senior member of Owens & Minor, dies at about sixty. Miss Bella De Haven of Cross Junction dies after consumption at twenty four. Mrs Catherine Spillman of Winchester dies after seven weeks paralysis. J William McDonald of Winchester dies after illness. T Welden Berry of Stafford County collapses at home. Capt A C Winfree of Petersburg dies after a long life in rail service. Gabrielle Bataille, a Black woman sentenced to death for criminal assault, will be hanged at King George Court House with a military escort to prevent mob violence.
Hyattsville Md June 4 Special to The Washington Post Michael Qualter sixty two year old former Soldiers Home inmate was arrested while visiting comrades on a charge of criminal assault against Lettia McIntyre daughter of John McIntyre of Branchville employed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington He was committed to jail in default of $1000 bail awaiting grand jury action The girl turns sixteen tomorrow and testifies the alleged assaults occurred May 16 and 17 The warrant followed her father's statement and she informed her mother Qualter denied the charges and was at large while employed to work about the Branchville house
Elizabeth McKittrick of Southwest Baltimore has been charged with causing the death of her husband Lawrence McKittrick, a 46 year old bricklayer, who died at St Agnes sanitarium from a fractured skull. Police say a May 2 morning fight at the home led to the injury, with the son stating the mother threw a saucer.
The Mercer will case opened in Hagerstown with Albert William and Grayson Mercer charged with perjury over their father's estate valued at more than 50000 dollars. They allegedly promised to destroy the will and divide the estate according to intestate rules, swearing no will existed. Other notices cover a Seaboard Air Line president's near-miss from a rockslide near Clinchport and several local marriages in Virginia and Maryland.
A Barnegat Station note from The New Jersey railroad says a passenger or staff member reports curing barber's itch after trying Cuticura Remedies. The testimonial credits an ointment and pills, noting prior doctor visits and expenses. It emphasizes recommending the remedies to families and children.
An archival ad fragment touts Kan Gullocs Remedies as the scalp cure for a child, praising Kan Gullocs Soap and Ointment as the best in the ethos. The garbled text mentions dates, places, and a group, but specifics are unclear.
Washington Post reports Alexandria officials rushed an entire fire department to Ting Street near Columbus and Washington after a smoking insulator in a box caused a false alarm. Crossed wires triggered the blaze while awaiting a new engine and board approval to modernize the alarm system.
In Alexandria, the Corporation Court heard the will of Ethelbert Milburn. Executor Ilogan J. P. Milburn was named, with $600 to Frank Parker Mahlon each for three sons, $401 to John and Ernest, $1,008 to Flora Simpson, and the residue to the widow. Multiple obituaries followed including Dr. Purvis, James C. Pullin, and others. Funeral details, church affiliations, and pallbearers are listed for each. Additional items note promotions, naval officer death, weather observatory appointment, local licenses, and various local notices.
In Baltimore on June 4, the U S District Court heard testimony from so called students of Dr White falsely claiming a College of Science degree and spiritualism courses. Addie Devis described paying $9 for a course and receiving a Ph D diploma she could not identify. She feared a trance could kill her. She said she used a Hercules parchment charm to ward off disease with no effect. Mrs William W Dee recounted her husband leaving after adopting White's science and a phone offer to restore the marriage for $50 down and later payments, which she declined.
Thomas Boush died from stomach wounds after a quarrel over a craps game with Stephen Harrell at Bennett's Creek, Virginia. Harrell fled. police have not arrested him as of now.
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