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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

30

Legal Notices in Supreme Court of District of Columbia

In equity case 27718 complaintants seek to establish title by adverse possession to lots 77 and 378 in Union Town DC. Defendants Abbie H Wilson and unknown heirs and devisees must respond by a specified Sunday after May 1908. otherwise default will be entered. Court clerk notice published in Washington.

Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia James McLaren Ruth M. McL. Pardew Fllza P Watson Abbie H. Wilson Abbe Hi Wilson Uniontown Sure Emily Thal Atta H Wilson Abe Hl Wilton Lara Dis Arden Washine Washington Cniaimbra Taif Chmplainan Sheiton Anna Sartrads Rae Phils Sheltan Tastee Jeears Aprian

Proposals on Table Amid Turbulent District Meeting

A terse note outlines proposals including a single share action and references to Tennessee and Nash County officials. The fragment hints at a local decision on resource or governance matters with no clear outcomes or dates.

Auction Sale Notice from Charles Early with Bid Deposit

Auction sale notice lists terms including a $200 deposit, cash payment, and perishable items under the overseer of the Surveyor. It notes a five day risk and cost period after sale and mentions the Bon District and the name Charles Early. The notice appears in a historical newspaper with archaic spelling and phrasing.

Perry Sagen Areows Charles Early Trietnan Myl D&ds

Electric Palace Trains From White House Station to Baltimore and Annapolis

Schedules list numerous daily electric palace cars and limited stops from White House Station at 1st and H Streets Northeast to Baltimore and Annapolis including times such as 6:10, 7:05, 7:30, and 10:00 a.m. and 11:39 p.m. for Baltimore. Annapolis service shows 7:20, 9:30, 4:30, and 11:85 p.m. daily. Fares: one way and round trip to Baltimore and Annapolis. Ticket offices at 1th end N. Avenue NW and White House Station.

White House Fiftrench H Streets Baltimore Annapolis Navel Academy Junction Annapolla Maltimore Tee Annapilis Naval Academy St.ears Northeast Teles Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New Union Station Royal Blue Line Philadelphia New York New Terminal ST. N M. Uther Hhuffel Tador Tirer Suliman Rosal Limited Pullman Conches Phindelphia Cunones Atlantic City Ben Cincinnati ST Louis Louisville Pittsagre Cleveland Columbus UNG Winchester Frederich Aig Ta Hagerstows Giese Burana Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Pat Sularant Po Manc, & G. Limited Pullman Alseners Gerington Louisile Cinemeat Indiangpolis Lani Gandy Plainite Jeans Tm Arts Ain Pullmin Cincinnaty Loneyide

Wealthy Baltimorean found dead near Richmond

Thomas B. McDowell a wealthy candy maker aged about fifty was found dead in a creek beneath a railroad trestle near Wika Virginia. Special to the Washington Post. He was despondent over a broken engagement with a Richmond woman opposed by her family. His wife died last winter and he had suffered intermittent mental decline. the family suspects death by misadventure after a fall, not suicide. His brother Rev W L McDowell of the M E Church is among his prominent relatives.

Thomas B. McDowell Washington Post Richmond Thomas B. Mc Dowell Wika Chesapeake and Ohio Mc Dowell Tina Baltimore T. B. McDowell McDowell, Pyle & Co Rev W. L. McDowell M. E. Chure Irving C. Hull McNeiil Edward Ly Elf Farnham Joseph Thomas Irvington Werrigonburg Mary Hart

Danville Bunches Hits in Last Inning to Beat Richmond 8-5

Special to The Washington Fest Danville rallied with timely hitting in the final inning to edge Richmond 8 to 5. Four Danville runs came on hits by Strader, a Richmond transplant who joined the team last week. The game featured several near-misses and late scoring while Norfolk beat Lynchburg 2 to 1 in another regional tilt.

Washington Achmond Danville Richmond Strader Seine Cunville OA & Keuiren Powell Lipe Vbevin Fb Wengier Mwbishor Thiggs Sandwerr Stradee Tilman Taffard Ion Mherdt Fikyan Boyle Flog Ainvelle Henn Levie

Baltimore and Ohio Fined for Refusal to Run Through Train

The Maryland State Corporation Commission proposed a fine of 1000 on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for not obeying an order to establish through train service between Lexington and Alexandria with the Southern. The Southern said it would comply, but the Baltimore and Ohio ignored the order and will appeal the case.

The Washington Post Chmond Baltimore and Railroad State Corporation Commission Baltimore and Ohio and the Southern Lexington Alexandria Southern Baltimore and Ohio

Dinwiddie County Leader Gilliam Fatally Injured in Bridge Incident

Samuel TY Gilliam, a longtime Dinwiddie County figure and former Virginia legislator, sheriff, and two term treasurer, was fatally injured when he either jumped or fell from an electric car crossing the Appomatto River bridge in Petersburg. He was found unconscious about fifty feet below and was about sixty years old. In the recent county election, Gilliam was defeated for treasurer by John Margrave.

Washington Foose Petersburg Samuel TY. Gilliam Dinwiddie Y County Appomattot River Gilliam Virginia D'nwiddle

OPEN NEW TRENTON INQUIRY Crew Tied to Alexandria Ship Sinking

The government indicts the crew of the vessel Open New Trenton for negligence in the Alexandria disaster. Investigators allege lapses in navigation and maintenance contributed to the sinking, with formal hearings slated to determine accountability.

New Trenton Alexsandria

Steamer Trenton inquiry as to sinking causes underway

A Baltimore district steamboat inquiry convened to fix fault for the river steamer Trenton sinking. The board, including C Wed Wright and Edwin F. Witte, questioned Captain likely negligent acts by Captain William L. Davis and Chief Engineer T. Hewitt as the investigation proceeds.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria C. Wed Wright Edwin F. Witte Baltimore Steamboat Inspection Service Trenton Iehout Luther H. Dew Brooklyn N.Y W. Warwick Calli Eg John FE. Traylor Ther Washington Taylor B. Moore Joseph Willams Finenes Wilmington N. C George Uhler George Weems Georgetown S. C Weems George Sea Island Lon'’ Lindgins Sean

Baltimore Woman Sets Self Afire Begs for Another Match

Miss E Lucchesi, 72, attempted to set fire to her clothing at her boarding house on Barclay Street, Baltimore, and was saved only after flames were extinguished by Michael O Neal. Doctors say her injuries will likely prove fatal. She had shown signs of mental imbalance for some time and repeatedly asked for another match en route to the hospital.

Baltimore E Lucehess Barclay Street James Michael O'Neal Lucchesi Piers City

Five Trespassers Fined After Railway Property Interference

Late Wednesday night Special Omfecrad Pankey and Tishlan of Southern Railway rounded up eight trespassers near Alexandria. Four whites named Griffin, Hooker, Pieard, and Kline. four blacks named White, Thomas, Vance, and Wilson claimed involvement. Three sentenced to leave the city. others fined each or face twenty days’ hard labor. Funeral services held for Joan Dube at St Mary’s in Alexandria. Liquor case hearing set for today with James Tent detained on violating liquor laws. Crew from Old Dominion Club to compete in American Henless regatta in Philadelphia.

Pankey Tishlan Southern Railway Alexandria Poke Roanoke Richard White Joseph Thomas Charlotte Noae Vane Chester Harry Wilson Atlanta Whcites Thomas Vance Wilson James Tongias Joseph Richardson Charles J. Barrett Ednandi Fawertt wReunrese Ollee Minion Baal Chua Philadelphia Ervey Bill Jeven FE. Wi. Kempe Old Dew Mintor Club Jievax

Red Men Elect Officers in Virginia Grand Session

Special to The Washington Fest Lynchburg Va May 31 The great council of Red Men of Virginia in session elected officers Great sachem Asa Ries Heathsville great senior sagamores W T Boating Norton great janitor engame W S Nicklin Alexandria great prophet J T Sharpler Greenbackville great chief of records FH Coneh Hamp ton great keeper of wampum H W Jones Richmond great trustees Southall Lynchburg great representatives J T Sharpiey Greenbackville Charles I Philips Richmond T Kegebein Norfolk H

Washington Lynchburg Council of Red Men Virginia Asa Ries Heathsville Sagumors W. T. Boating Norton Engame W. S. Nicklin Alexandra J. T. Sharpler Greenbackvil

General Assembly opens with Meares elected moderator

The forty-eighth annual session of the General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church convened in Greensboro. Rev. Dr. J R Efomerfei of Lexington, Va., the retiring moderator, preached the opening sermon, and Rev. Dr. W W Meare of Richmond, Va., was elected moderator with Rev. E M Craig of Alabama and R J Egston of Virginia named temporary clerks. Nearby reports note court proceedings in Washington and a fatal accident at a Virginia lumber plant, plus several local weddings in Farmville Bedford City and Fredericksburg with multiple names listed.

Greensboro N. G General Assembly The Southern Presbyterian Church J. RK. Efomerfei Lexington W. W. Meare Richmond E. M. Craig Alabama Egseston Virginia United States Circuit Court of Appeals Waddill Boyd and Darton Union Trust Company Robert L. Forrest Southern Saw Mills and Lumber Company Raleigh N. C Iredell Meares Wilmington Lewis, Williams This City J. G. McCormick F. H. Busber

Architect Held for Fraud in Chicago Funding Case

Sperial 19 The Washiigton Poe reports architect John Armatroni, builder of the old city and county building, held for fraud after examining Agnes L. Skelly’s financial relations. Skelly, said to be in New York, allegedly received $5,000 on paper from American Steel Car Company. Jay Armstrong is named as an assistant. Mor ton, president of Equitable Assurance, would head her company, with Harriman heavily involved. Skelly depicted as head of a $10,100,000 corporation.

Jay Ashe Paul Morton Equitable Aseuranc Company

Billion in Gas Charter Secured With Vast Capital

Special to The Washington Post from Wilmington Delaware. M State Gas Company gains a perpetual charter with capitalization of 1,000,000. The charter allows nearly any business except railroading and money issuing. Signers include Thomas W. Lawson of Haver president and Wolarr Miller of Philadelphia, secretary. The piece also lists obituaries and military pensions, mentions the parent ship plan for destroyers, and a five hundred dollar reward in the classifieds.

Washington Wilmington Tier M State Gas Company Thomas WW. Lawson Haat An Wolarr. Miller Philadelphia Charer

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