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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1907

Page

5

Lawsuit over breach of promise amid Potomac Power chief

Mrs. Alice W. Slater sues Cetle L. Heath chief engineer of the Potomac Electric Power Company for 50000 damages alleging he deceived her into believing they were married while living as husband and wife in multiple states. He denies the claim and says a robust defense will be presented.

Alice W. Slater Potomac Electric Power Company Cetle L. Heath

Night school term ends amid funding gaps and transfers

The Gates night school closed after sixty one nights with an average yearly enrollment of 150 and nightly attendance of 1 percent. Officials cite insufficient funds to run March and April and hope to extend the term from sixty to eighty nights next year. Transfers include many names across high seventh and eighth grades and a Georgetown Corcoran Night School closes after sixty nights with fifty pupils.

Gales Gates Charles Hart Minniey Compton Jade M. O’brien I Watts Jessie EB. Nodgkins May E. Felms Lcht High School Frank Benson Herbert Pose Daniel Uren Frank Carroll Charles Courtice Dennis Fizpatick George Fox Frank Gorac Victor Haster Hichard Herberger Chauness Hunter Kaymonn Cawrenton Mernard Levey Adolph Manglitz Arthur McCroight Bavissa McDonald Marion McDonald Ferry Michaels James Connor Daniel Olver Henry Rhees John Will+ Jaina John Burns Carl Mond Tatton Cook Jess Dowling Alfred Essex David Feater Maurier Gainey James Hayes George Humbach Jon Burkhard William Keating George Lickner Cornelius Link John Carmodi Barry Malla Edrard Mullin James Mulvehlli Frank Moran Lenie Magruder Lester Rees Paul Scalla Charles Summers Tout Tuoh Mary Bond Pansy Smith Macy Reeg Rena Reed Sarah Server Marie Hun Margret Huhn May Breen Lillian Jarrell Agnes Calin Neitie Kelly Lula O'Connor Wa Stobmes Nettie Beahm Ethel Robinson Peter Boerman Thomas Deviny Harry Downing George Farmer James Flaregan Eugene Gras Clarenca Finizle Frank Jerrel Meer Ketan George Robertson Herschell Teow Gaspar Segretti Henry Treinor Touls Wilding Laura Fisher Muth Frissell Aivila Kaminghy Pearl Nally Mo Ah Brode Harold Hage Joseph Jerren John Moran Jamea Nacopoels Theodore Fate Allee Broda Donald Baca May Coppershite Noten Gross Agnes Smith Agnes Williams Ethel Whalen Fern Crouch Albert Barker William Callanan Charles Groves Frank Jones George Selters Frank Hilleary Wade Berg Clyde Rute Edgar Sherrer Frank Cummins William Bailey Award Falley Mariano G. Faulmino W.ibert Ruble Lawrence Schutt Zeta Bynny Mary McGamey Nomen Guy Katie Larkin James Connolly Joseph Besco Robert Baxton Tianas Cavanaugh Charles Kirby Rosa Byrnes Vernon Chappell

Revising School Studies Under Way in Public Schools

The work of revising the courses of study in public schools is underway. A tentative geography course has been completed and recommended, and other studies will be rearranged. Committees are appointed to revise the course in English and his-

Patent attorney Frank L. Freeman dies in Washington

Frank L. Freeman a 35 year Washington resident and patent lawyer with Freeman & Foster and Freeman & Watson died suddenly at his home 17% N street NW He previously served as a Patent Office examiner and was known for work on electrical inventions including telephone developments He was a U S government commissioner to the Paris Exposition Funeral services set for 3 PM at his family home

Frank L. Freeman Washington N Street Freeman Massachusetts Freeman & Foster Freeman & Watson Patent Office United States Paris

Needful Hour Loans Grow From Philanthropic Physician Gift

A philanthropic physician funded a neat “needy hour loan fund” with $75 to aid needy families through the Associated Charities at 6 percent. Loans, secured by notes or guarantees, have helped a widowed washerwoman, a white sewing worker, and a widow with five daughters avoid eviction or heavy debt, with eight loans totaling 270 to 20 dollars each. The fund is currently exhausted, prompting a $24 additional donation to restart lending as the charity appeals for broader support.

Associated Charities Weller Steven John Joy Edson Silk Street Alpheus Carteon Biss Abbie Hrnstow McCammon Edith N McCarumen Rebecca Stoneread International Association of Steam, Hot Water and Clara Altemus Nancie Meade Enjamin Robert Johnson Mary B. Clark W. L Henry Wells Larz Anderson Henry W. Seaville Jon ‘Thurston Cental T. W. Stanton The McLachren Real Estate Company James L. Jasper Richard Kings- Tar Florence A. Abbs

Queen Beatrice Rose in Intersetine act preview

The Intersetine act features Queen Beatrice rose as a centerpiece in a planned show by the American Rose Association and the Washington Florists' Club. F. H. Kramer of Washington recently exhibited the rose at the Philadelphia rose show, praising its three foot stems, pink shade, and large bloom.

American Rose Association Washington Florists’ Club Philadelphia F. H. Kramer Washington Kramer

Grosvenor Testifies to Hermann Reputation in Oregon Trial

Gen Charles H Grosvenor of Ohio testifies that Hermann has always held a high reputation for honesty and integrity. Other witnesses include Meldrum, Patterson, Weltheis, and Cella han as the defense case in the land fraud trial proceeds, with letters and records examined from the General Land Office.

Charles H. Grosvenor Ohio Congress Binger Hermann Hermann District Supremes Lystersireas P Lc General Land Office Gen. Grosvenor Dmmett Cellahan Baker City Ore Horace O. Patterson Oregon City Richard C. Weltheis Falterson Franklin Pierce Mays Meldrum Portland Government of Lands Patterson Richard Morton C. A. Holstram Weithels Land Office Heney Burns Oregon Baler Messrs Atkins Rittenhose Messrs. Heney Ike Gatley Worthington

Suit Over Sewing Machine Seeks Damages From Singer

William C McCurdy sues the Singer Sewing Machine Company in the District Supreme Court for $1000 alleging employees unlawfully entered his apartment on January 18 and removed a sewing machine valued at $3 The case reflects a claim of forceful taking and aims to recover for damages amid ongoing legal action.

Singer Sewing Machine Company William C. McCurdy District Supreme Court McCurry

Merchant a Bankrupt and Probate Actions Stated

Athert J. Moore of 732 Fifteenth Street NW filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the District Supreme Court showing debts of 2201 and assets of 3600. Mary D. Green’s will dated January 12 last, probate filing yesterday, designates Galen E. Green sole beneficiary and executor after her death February 6. Emma H. Griffin by will dated January 2, 190, left all property to her niece Family H. Ramskill, filed yesterday for probate. Virginia A. King’s will dated February 2, 1891, filed yesterday, leaves 121 Grant Place NW house to heirs Ida V. Colling and M. Elin Bs with small bequests to William A. King and John E. King.

Athert J. Moore Fifteenth Street District Supreme Court Galen E. Green Mary D. Green Green Griffin Emma H. Griffin Amily H. Ramskill Virginia A. King Grant Place Ida V. Colling M. Elin X 2 William A. King John Pate Rush Martin Brick Machine Mrnufcturing Company Smoot Kirby Ye McParlone McFarlane Sillers Et al Cooper Morris Clark & Co Garrison Ve. Mistrict Columia McKenne Tuelg Company S. Rowland National Metropolitan Snena’ Bank Benjamin Vs. Brace Tyler Ve. Cagital Traction Company Justine Stafford United States Binger Herman Bez Yon U.S Binger Hermann Justice Barnard Joseph Poulenccht United Statea Joseph Poulenecht Justice Gould Martha D. Green Aled Guign E. Green Conrad Schafer Charles’ Schefer King Emma Ch. “Gritin Mary A. Mavekee Mary Reson Molle Buckey

Sisters contest will in District Supreme Court

Emma M. Scott and Mary Arendes began proceedings in the District Supreme Court to contest the will of their brother Charles W. Scott owner of a saloon at 61 Pennsylvania avenue southeast They allege fraud coercion by Ida May Scott or other unknown assailants and mental incapacity of the testator The petition states he left about 2 50 in bank two houses 1315 and 1352 First street southwest and the saloon business

District Supreme Court Emma M. Scott Mary Arendes Charles W. Scott Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast Mr. Scott Ida May Scott Scott First Street

Remembered Friends Will Probate Bequests Cast

Mary Reson of February 8 last filed in Probate Court apportions small cash bequests to Mollie Backey John P Crowley Maggie Crowley Katherine Crowley and others. It directs 750 to Rev Buckley 5 to Rev Williams and 39 to Rev Tarro for masses for Mollie Buckey the executrix gets the rest of the property.

Mary Reson Mollie Backey John P. Crowley Maggie’ Crowley Katherine Crowley Thomas D. Willams St Stephen’s Church John F. Leary Peter Keenan Joseph Keenan Mr. Buckley Mr. Williams Peter Tarro Hiccott City Mollie Buckey

Son inherits $50,000 estate after parents’ deaths

Conrad Schafer longtime treasurer of the Oriental Building Association left nearly all his property to his wife in a May 28 will. After Mrs Schafer died a week after him, their son Charles Schafer inherits the estate valued at about $50,000, with $200 to the German Orphan Asylum.

Conrad Schafer Oriental Duilding Association German Orphan Asylum Charles Schafer

Woman Awarded Damages in DC Hole Injury Case

Rose B. Katzman received $1,500 for injuries from a fall into a hole on 14 New York avenue northwest. She had previously been awarded $1,000 against the District of Columbia and sued in District Supreme Court on June 3, 1905, for $10,000.

New York Avenue Rose BE. Katzman District of Columbia Miss Katzman District Supreme Court

Real Estate Transfers From Across Washington Districts

Real estate transfers listed for Burrville, Barry Farm, Holmead Manor, Fetworth, Washington Heights, Petworth, Square 472, Anacostia, Congress Heights, Columbia Heights, Belair Heights, Center Eckington, Mount Pleasant, and Pleasant Plains. Buyers include Jane Beckley, George C. Pumphrey, Lucien Longnecker, and Harry Wardman. prices range from $10 to $12,609 with various lots and blocks transferred or trustee arrangements noted. The Washington Post Book Catalogue referenced for an Educational Contest is advertised.

Burrville Charles B. Brookes Frank V Jou Charles Brookes Frank Rawlings Barry Farm Jane Beckley Howard Beckley Holmead Manor Thomas A. Brown, Jr Walter A. Brown Fagute E. Pate Fetworth Georgs €. Brown Ianac H. Bryant Washington Heights James D. Cameron George & Cooper Petworth J. Warry Carnes Tnnac H W. Bryant Charles Chauncey Louisa F. Bowmme Grinwold Alvert Hives Willis S. Gaines Congress Heights Loula Hodges Wiliam H. Adams W.morgen Weaver Center Eckington Willem C. Sullivan Truxtee James D. Donnelly Lesson ‘Tig Eedy BH Townsend Randal A. Hagner Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains Harry Wardman Fater Stevenson

To Owners of Bad Breath Charcoal Lozenges Offer

Advertisement text promoting Stuart’s Charcoal Lozenges as a cure for bad breath and indigestion. Claims include odor absorption, belching reduction, improved complexion, and a free sample offer with address in Marshall Michigan. Contains product details and a call to order a box after trying the sample.

Stuart Btuart TF. A Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Tragic motive in Paolucci murder case shocks court

Mrs. Elizabeth Dodge testified that her daughter Miss Dodge refused to accept Paolucci as a suitor, triggering a deadly confrontation. Paolucci shot the 17 year old and then himself, with witnesses detailing a day of friendly contact prior to the tragedy and a dramatic confrontation at the Dodge home.

Elizabeth Dodge Joseph Paolucc Paolucci Coort Dodge House Fifth Street Prolucci Misa Dodge Paclucci Casualty Hospital Y. S Pasucci Charles Dodge F. Spriggs Perry Taylor

Legal Record March 6 1907 Supreme Court Docket Summary

The United States Supreme Court session lists members including Chief Justice and Justices Haven Brewer Peckham Holmes Day Moody. Admitted lawyers include Ebwer C Anderson Kane Pa George A Guteek Tecumseh Ohia John J McCusker Hartiemore Md and Louis G Gregory Washington DC. Dockets show McCarty v United States No 2353 Arkansas Southern Ry Co v German National Hawks No 28 Patterson v People of Colorado No 223 Garza di Villereal et al v Texas No 224 Paterson v Chicago Rock Island Pacific No 23 and adjournments. Court of Appeals DC presents Nos 48 1736 1738 1747 298 98 388 299 290 404 41 with various argued matters. Equity Court 1 and 2 entries plus Circuit Court 1 Wright noted. Adjournment and calendar details continue.

United States Supreme Court Justice Haven Justice Brewer Justice Peckham Fir Tustles McKenns Justice Holmes Justice Day Moody Ebwer C. Anderson Kane, Pa George A. Guteek Tecumseh Ohia John J. McCusker Hartiemore Louis G. Gregory Washington, D Edward DB. Peite Thomas M. Patterson State of Colorado Thomas M Patterson B. Melvils Horace Phelps Fm Ercor Procopia Garza di Villereal Texas G. Cickinson EK. V. Davidean Ercor Augusta A. Paterson Chicago, Rock Trang and Pacific Railway Company M. A. Low Court of Appeals District of Columbia Seth Shepard Louis B. McComas Charles H. Robb Viela Va Cummings United States Smithron Ashford Et al E. H. Thomas F. Leighton District of Columbus Green John Ridout Turner American Security and Trust Company C. FL Catual Supreme Court of the Tasted Wick‘yo Meice

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