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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1905

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13

Ice Gorges Threaten Potomac Flood From Williamsport to Hancock

Special reports from Hagerstown and Cumberland detail a Potomac rise fed by ice break up. Ice backs ten to twenty feet high span a mile or more between Williamsport and Hancock, raising fears of damage to the C and O Canal and river properties. Rains swell the stream, with freshening ice moving downstream. Cumberland sees slower rise and no immediate freshet danger. Snow remains heavy in the mountains and continued cold persists.

Williams Port Cumberland Washington Post Hagerstown Potomac River Cresapeake and Ohio Canal Willamsport Williamsport Hancock Potomac

Woman Acquitted After Stabbing Accidental Claim

In Norfolk Corporation Court Alice Wilson known as Aulce Tlart was acquitted of stabbing William Hart who testified the act was accidental. Hart said the wall near death had bent accidental while Wilson claimed it was a mistake after years of alleged friendship with Taft and the woman.

Norfolk Soeral Washington Post Norfola March William Hart Corporation Court Alice Wilson Aulce Tlart Taft

Long Term Sentence for Philadelphia Highwayman

Walter Thomp e, a highwayman who robbed Maloney of Philadelphia, received eighteen years in a Virginia penitentiary. Maloney commanded canal barges delayed by a freeze near Washington. P Erlmin of Scottdale is hospitalized after a fall from a sleeper car between Washington and Came Ierlind while traveling from a funeral service.

Walter Thompe Maloney Philadelphia Tedius Virginia Cint Maloney Washington Mareh P. Erlmin Scottdale Crmesyle Ierlind

Delinquent taxes sell Shafer Building in Richmond

The Shafer Building in downtown Richmond was sold today for delinquent state taxes. The government will hold former owners liable for about 400 dollars. Also reported: Oscar Carlston, a glass blower, was sentenced to months in the house of correction after being found with a cocked revolver, alleged to target union glass blowers. State Senator Willan of Petersburg said he will not seek reelection. In Raleigh, the State University trustees appointed members to locate and transfer a $50,000 chemical building funded by the legislature.

Washington East Richmond Maren 7 Shafer Wreclalty Washington Willan MiTlwaine Petersburg Senate Wise Raleigh N. J State University Tran Glenn Presiding Thomas S. Shenan Richard H. Lewis Venable Alexander Gore Virginia Polytechnic Institute Science Hall

Death of W. W. Abraham in Baltimore

Willey Wood ward Abraham financial secretary of the American Ice Company died suddenly of heart disease at his home 627 Park Avenue Baltimore at age fifty five. He had suffered for some time but felt no serious effects until the past few days. He was at his office on Monday and arrangements were made to take him to Atlantic City. He leaves a widow and two children Woodward Abraham and Mrs Leonard Harrington both in Baltimore.

Washington Port Baltimore Willey Woodward Abraham American Ice Company Park Avenue Mr. Abraham Atlantic City Abraham Woodward Abraham Leonard Harrington Harrisonburg Benjamin Driver Western State Hospital Staunton Suffolk Parker Dunkin Nansemond County Lucy Rawles Farmville P. A. Forbes Buckingham County Pleasant Gap Pittsylvania County George W. Grady Singers Glen This County Newport News Anthony Ennis Vallentine Erie John Baigent Fort Monroe Valentine Norfolk Rosa Belcher Nunnally W. T. Nunnally Petersburg Charles E. Bristow Uiis City Winchester Sarah Metlwee Frederick County J. T. Mellwee Board of Supervisors William Mcllwee Elzabeth L. Minnich J. Wallace Minnich Dale Enterprise Roanoke John Schubert Carey Ohio E. A. Schubert Bedford City Maren 7 Carter Berkely Gilkeson Augusta County Berkely Janie Hale Rocky Mount Cleveland Lynchburg Stonewall Jackon Camp

United Evangelical Conference Adjourns After Appointments

The United Evangelical Conference in Hagerstown Maryland adjourned after a week as Bishop Hartzler announced district appointments. Listed are presiding elders and assigned ministers for Carlisle York Center and Lewisburg Williamsport districts with names including J Z Pettit J H Welch B Brillhart and U N Swengel among others.

Maryland United Evangelical Church Washington Hagerstown United Evangelical Conference Hartzler Carlisle J. ©. Roceer W. H. Lilley Cearfoss C. W. Hipple J. Z. Pettit Cumberland W. B. Brillhart Leesburg J. I. Craul Morgan J. H. Welch York District J. W. Messenger Presiding Elder Baltimore Memorial J. A. Hollenbaugh Baltimore Grove M. A. Kennelley Baltimore Ilve I. E. Spangier Alberton J. Hartzler M Webbville J. H. Turner Dorsey A. ©. Price Harford E. L. Kessler New Freedom H. W. Buck Center District E. Crumbling Lewisburg U. N. Swengel Williamsport S. P. Hemer

Richmond Horse Show Deal Elevates Richmond Association

Reginald Van derbilt has taken a controlling share in the Richmond Horse Show Association. John Thomas Anderson transferred interest in New York. James T. Hyde will become secretary, and John Kerr may become president. The move aligns Richmond with national shows and welcomes Northern horses.

Washington Richmond Reginald Vanderbilt Richmond Morse Show Association John Thomas Anderson New York Vanderbilt James T. Hyde National Horse Show, Association Hyde

Hampton School Receives $20000 From Jarvis Estate

Va Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute gets twenty thousand dollars for the education of Indian youth from the estate of David R Jarvis former dean of NYU law. The probate filing shows ninety thousand allocated to charitable and educational causes from a quarter million estimated estate. The residuary assets are split between the Children’s Aid Society and the New York Association for the Improvement of the Condition of the Poor.

Virginia D. R. Jarvis New York David R. Jarvis Law School The University of New York Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute Hampton Children's Aid Society New York Association For We Improvement of Aor

Return North Carolina flag resolution in New Jersey House

A resolution introduced by Mr. Coyne in the New Jersey House would authorize the governor to return a Confederate flag captured by the Ninth New Jersey Volunteers at the battle of Newbern. The flag, given by Beaufort ladies, honors a local unit funded by a $5,000 appropriation for a Newbern monument.

Coyne New Jersey House Trenton N. J North Carolina Ninth New Jersey Volunteers Battle of Newbern Beaufort Plow Boys Beaufort New Jersey

Virginia Weddings Chronicle A Round of March Marriages

March 1 to March 7 reports multiple Virginia weddings across towns including Misa Fancie Tuck and Cole man A Dosa of Sycamore Pittsylvania County wed Rev W D Barr at Gordongville. Others include Herman Woolfinger and Bertha L Roller at Hotel Keegan Gordonaville, plus Robert Coleman Brauer and Etta J Sycle in Richmond.

Chatham Misa Fancie Tuck Coleman A. Dosa Sycamore Pittsylvania County W. D. Barr Barr Gordongville Herman Woolfinger San Francisco Cal Bertha L. Roller Hewletts Hanover County J. ©. Babcock Methodist Church Fredericksburg William N. Jordan Annie L. Bell James W. Bell Prince William County St. Paul's Church H. F. Kloman Clara Bell George Hulfish Richmond Robert Coleman Brauer Etta J. Sycle West Grace Street Lee Sidney Sycle Moses Fazekiel Rome Italy Brauer Norfolk Zipnorah Underwood J. B. Underwood William G. Collins Naval Pay Office Calyla Blackwell

Social and personal notes from Seventh Page

Evening features singing and games with refreshments. Guests include Misses Jean etta E. Wolf Alice M. Barrick Lucy Patton Nonie Payne Zula Edwards Angela Strider Virgie Pumphrey Mamie C. Hansen Bettie Humphries Florence Schmid and Mrs Schlaich. Also lists of attendees at dinners and a May 7 Rockville wedding and various social notices from Washington and Virginia society circles.

Jeanetta E. Wolf Alice M. Barrick Lucy Patton Nonie Payne Zula Edwards Angela Strider Virgie Pumphrey Mamie C. Hansen Bettie Humphries Florence Schmid A. &. Grindley C. E. Austin Hall D. L. K. Sprague EB. Schmid Schmid F. Schmid

Supreme Court Docket and Civil Calendar 1905 Summary

The record lists Supreme Court of the United States cases with judges present, multiple appellants and appellees, and calendar entries. It details case numbers, parties including banks, rail companies, universities, and individuals, and notes adjournments, arguments, and opinions by Chief Justices and Justices across numerous civil and equity matters scheduled for Wednesday March 8, 1905, with further assignments and court entries across lower courts in the District of Columbia.

United States Supreme Court Justice Brewer Justice Brown Justice White Justice Peakham McKenna Justice Holmes Justice Day Edgar C. Ells Kansas City, Mo W. R. Riddle Fort Scott Kans A. E. Wicherds Loulsville Ilfott . Pennebaker Louisville Irving F. Baxter Appellees Middletown Clews & Co John G. Milburn John Jacob Astor John B. Humphrey Charles T. Tatman William H. Brown Charles BH. Tatman Loulaville and Wasdville Railroad Company Barber Asphalt Paving Company Et al Helm Bruce Eall Court of Appeals District of Columbia Justice Morris Justice Duell Adminsiona Benjamin L. Rich Samuel M. Hrosius Fred H. Benson Robert S. Person Benjamin Irving Leonard A. Merritt Bellpne Bicycle Company Farrow Supreme Court of the United States D. S. Mackall Utermehle Normont Green Ve United States Karrick Wetmore Crandell Classen Allen Lowry Norwood Et al Francis Et al Bundy Dar- Mong Duebay Coughlin Va Hubbard Perlite Jones Ve. Cooke Jones Va. Cooke Hayes Ve. Burns H. J. Davis Appellant R. G. Donaldson C. €. Cole Appellee H. E. Davis Rockwell Va Capital Traction Company Coats People’s National Bank Savile Jackson Vs. Emmong Et al Leonard Va Abner-Drury Brewing Company Washington Brewery Company Harry Williams Arington Brewing Company National Capital Brewing Company Shepard Coughlin Ve Hamilton & Colbert Landram Va Jorgen McKenney & Flannery M. H. Beach Bunten American Security and Trust Company B. F. Leighton W. D. Davidge Buffer Frazee Gletings& Chamberlin Kelgwin & Mather Dotey Ralston , Siddons E. A. Jones A. B. Duvall E. H. Thomas Clements Ve. Potomac Electric Power Company Tucker & Kenyon M.S. Batley Cole & Donaldson R. &. Hutsekoper Miller Ve B. T. Doyle Hazelton Miller Cale & Donaldson J. J. Darlington Circuit Court No Clabaugh Kelly J.J. Darlington Anderson Va J. S. Whitt R. Rose Perry & Son Mosteller Lyon F. W.mecreynold HE. Dowell Hayden Jolnson Helmer Hallem & Hallam

Real estate transfers in Kalorama and Northwest DC

Transfers show Thomas S Hopkins et al to Mary FE Moore for lots 24 23 and 24 block 13 valued at 0 dollars alley between I and WK Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets SE Nathaniel G Watts et al to Clarence H Hoskinson lot 85 square 1086 10 dollars U Street NW Michael Morria to John Morria original lot 5 square 175 10 dollars John Morria et al to Willan Morris part original lot 5 square 176 10 dollars Same to Daniel O Day Part of game lot 16 dollars Same to John Meenehan part of game lot 10 dollars Connecticut Averse Northwest between I and Matregis Lucy B Shepherd to Frances N Higbee part lots 0 and 3 square 161 10 dollars No 14099 H Street NW Horace H Wentcott et al to Tiny S Rodgers and Henry H Ward lot 47 square 220 10 dollars Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Plains Clarence F Korman et al to Harry Werd man lot 519 10 dollars F Street NE between First and Second streets Francis M Cox et ux to Percy Crawford lot 208 square 721 10 dollars

Kalorama Heights Thomas S. Hopkins Mary FE. Moore Fifteenth Nathaniel G. Watts Clarence H. Hoskinson U Street Sixteenth Seventeenth Michael Morria John Morria Willan Morris Daniel O'Day John Meenehan Connecticut Matregis Lucy B. Shepherd Frances N. Higbee H Street Horace H. Wentcott Tiny S. Rodgers Henry H. Ward Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains Clarence F. Kormant Harry Werdman Francis M. Cox Percy Crawford Mary Elizabeth Moore David P Arthur A. Birney Edward A. Newman William A. Fierce John Morris John D. Sullivan Michael J. Colbert Michael Morris

Deeds Of Trust In Kalorama And Columbia Heights

Kalorama Heights deals include Moore et al to Birney and Newman securing Fierce and Hopkins with amounts from 1 040.40 to 42 060 over periods up to 12 months with 6 percent. Several lots in Square 175 and 78, plus Kalorama Heights and Lanier Heights listings. Lawsuits include Faunce v McDonagh replevin and Rettig v Schoen ratification of compromise with listed solicitors.

Eilen R. Rettig Winifred Schoenborn A. A. Hoebling, Jr Birney & Wooftard R. P. Bhealey J. B. Larner Cole & Donaldson Robert H

West Virginia Supreme Court Opinions Released

Charleston March 7 the Supreme Court of Appeals issued opinions in Cortl Parrish versus City of Huntington Cabell County armed L H Blake versus Camden Interstate Railway Company Cabell County reversed and remanded Loewther versus Bridgeman Wetner County decree modified and affirmed Fisher Sons Co versus Crowley and others Cabell County judgment reversed summons quashed and action dismissed Ray versus Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Cabell County reversed

West Virginia Supreme Court Washington Post Charleston W. Va Supreme Court of Appeals Cortl Parrish City of Huntington Cabell County L. H Blake Camden Interstate Railway Company Loewther Bridgeman Wetner County Fisher, Sons & Co Crowley and Others

Paine's Celery Compound Claims Nerve Force Vitality

An advertising summary for Paine's Celery Compound praised as the nerve vitalizer and tonic that builds Nerve Force, improves blood and organ harmony, and promotes health and happiness. It cites testimonials, cites Prof. EB Phelps of Dartmouth, and asserts instant nourishment with two days of treatment.

Paine

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