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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

39

Heflin Indicted in DC Shooting Case

Representative Heflin of Alabama faces three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon over a March street car shooting that left Lewis Lundy wounded and Thomas McCreery injured. Heflin says politics influenced the indictment and expects acquittal citing self defense with fifteen or more witnesses.

J. Thomas Heflin Alabama Lewis Lundy Thomas McCreery Pennsylvania Avenue Sixth Street Lundy McCreery Heilman Capitol Baker Heflin Justice Stafford New Jersey Post Mmit District of Columbia Woraker

Emergency Fund Requested for Contagious Disease Service

Health Officer Woodward informs the Commissioners that the $25 000 allocated for maintaining the contagious disease service is exhausted. He urges payment of remaining expenses from the emergency fund due to last winter's smallpox outbreak requiring extra watchmen nurses and patient care. Commissioner Macfie refuses the recommendation.

Woodwarl Macfecliud

Funeral of Van D Canada held for Glen Echo postmaster

The body of Van D. Canada postmaster of Glen Echo was found in the Potomac near Glymont Md. The funeral was held last evening at George W Wise chapel and the body will be buried today in Culpeper Va. Canada disappeared March 1 after last being seen on the Chain Bridge. It is believed he fell or jumped into the river.

Glen Echo Culpeper van D. Canada Potomac River Glymount George W. Wise M Street Canada Chain Bridge

Burial of Miss Alice Peyton in Congressional Cemetery

The funeral of Miss Alice Peyton formerly a clerk in the Interior Department died at her sister’s home in Hyattsville Md and was held yesterday from St Mark’s Church with interment in Congressional Cemetery She was a long‑time Washington resident with many friends attending.

Alice Peyton Interior Department Hyattsville St. Mark’s Church Congressional Cemetery

Widow contests will in probate court

The case in Barnard Court centers on Louise A B Hughes claiming unsound mind when she signed a will. Edward G Niles once controlled the estate and drew nearly 50000 from Hughes savings before she was committed to a Baltimore asylum. Her late husband David M Hughes had provided a 1000 yearly income and 50000 to dispose of. The Niles widow now Mrs Farrell offers a will leaving 10000 for mausoleum care 20000 to Niles and 150000 to Mrs Farrell.

Louise A.B. Hughes Barnard Rabate David M. Hughes Hughes Edward G. Niles Niles Henry AH. Glassie

Funeral for Lt Charles E Bamford to Be Held in Trenton New Jersey

The body of Charles E Bamford who died by his own hand in a Regent Hotel room was sent to Trenton New Jersey for burial. No funeral plans are set. Rev Hamilton Schlyer of Trinity Episcopal Church Trenton is expected to conduct services. Brother William Bamford returned to Trenton with the body and viewed it at the morgue. Motive remains unknown though ill health and temporary derangement are considered possibilities. Representative Ira M Wood of Trenton a family friend noted Bamford appeared cheerful on a Friday visit and spoke of possible reappointment to the army. no reply from Gen Ainsworth had been received.

Charles E. Bamford Regent Hotel Trenton N. J Hamilton Schlyer Trinity Episcopal Church William Bamford Ira M. Wood Lieut. Bamford Gen. Ainsworth

Language Society to Meet at Public Library

The newly organized German Language Society will hold its first public meeting tomorrow evening at 8 in the Public Library lecture hall. Prof A W Spon hoofd will explain the proposed work the study of literature of the language. Affiliated with the German Society Union, membership includes those with sufficient language knowledge. Monthly meetings will feature visiting German scholars.

German Languagé Society A. W. Sponhoofd German Society Union

Benson Scores a Point in Land Fraud Trial

Walter K. Slack testified again in the Hyde Benson Dimond and Schneider case saying Oregon land entries would be recorded in Hyde s office. The indictment omits Benson s agent knowledge of land title sources while Benson acted per abstracts with no signs of illegal methods. Judge Campbell noted Dimond signed many papers offered to the government.

Walter K. Slack Hyde-Benson-Dimond- Schneider Oregon Hyde Benson Stafford Henson Campbell Comusel Conserlor Henry P. Dimond Dimond

Will of C B Church Filed After Pioneer Citizen Dies

Charles B Church, who died at his home 38 Eleventh Street SW, filed for probate yesterday. His March 4 1904 will leaves estate in trust to Charles W Church, William A H Church, Mary A Church, and J J Darlington for five years with income to children's shares. Mary A Church receives the 301 Eleventh Street SW dwelling and occupancy rights for 306 Eleventh Street SW. Westminster Memorial Church receives 1000 dollars and Washington Orphan Asylum 600. Ten grandchildren receive 300 dollars each.

Charles B. Church Eleventh Street Charles W. Church William A. H. Church Mary A. Church J. J. Darlington Altice v. Dapae Westminster Memorial Church

Held on Burglary Charge In District Court

James Curtis held on burglary charge after being found in Joseph A. Clements home at 648 Eleventh Street NE. Witnesses include Gertrude Clements, 16, and neighbors Frank Botts and Robert F. Evans. Grand jury indictments listed for forgery, perjury, assaults, housebreaking and grand larceny. embezzlement charge against William Finkard ignored. Estate left to sister Margaret Mullin. divorce grants to Philip Mulligan and Joseph S. Walsh confirmed.

James Curtis Joseph A. Clements Eleventh Street Gertrude Clements Frank Botts G Street Robert F. Evans Tenth Street George W. Whitfeld S. W. Spencer George W. Moore George B. Lawrence Joseph Marshal Stanley Duell John Butler Mason Morris John Woody William Wracks Wiliam Finkard Justice Gould District Supreme Court Philip Mulligan City Daisey Mulligan

Local Ads and Notices Blend in 12th Street Listings

A muddled OCR page shows varied items from beauty tint choices at a Northwest address to nightly crab feasts at a Schneiders venue. It also promotes Krouse's 9th Street halls, Heurich beer sales, Arlington Bottling, and a stove dealer, with assorted addresses and phone hints.

Krouse's Ninth Street Heurich's Maerzen and Senate—brewery Arlington Bottling Company 12Th Street C. A. Muddiman & Co

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