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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

38

Supreme Court Adverse Possession Suit in Union Town DC

In equity cause 27718 in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia complainants seek to establish title by adverse possession to lots 77 and 378 in Union Town DC. The defendants include Abbie H Wilson and the unknown heirs devisees and lienors of Abbie H Wilson. A May 1908 order directs the defendants to show cause why the suit should not proceed. publication and formal proceedings follow with notices to heirs and trustees and a default clause if not complied with.

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 Nash County Memoranda Report

Fragmentary OCR notes mention proposals and Nash Towns with some names and dates unclear. The readable items reference a possible meeting or decision context but lack concrete actions, participants, or outcomes to confirm specifics.

Auction Sale Notice With Cash Only Terms

The notice details an auction sale by a deputy, listing cash purchases and a $200 deposit requirement. It notes terms about a five day default and risk to the buyer, with identifyers including the sheriff and auctioneer. Names appear as AREOWS CHARLES EARLY, Trietnan, with publication attribution.

Perry Sagen Areows Charles Early Trietnan Myl D&ds

Electric palace cars from White House Station service notes

Electric palace cars operate from White House Station at Fiftyrench and H Streets Northeast. Timetables show Baltimore runs with multiple daily departures at 6 10, 7 05, 7 30, 5 00, 8 30, 3 80, 10 00, 40-30, 11 05, and 11 39 a.m. daily, with Annapolis times around 7 30 to 11:85 p.m. Indicates focal trains and limited stops at Naval Academy Junction. No walking or diving of cars necessary in Washington or Annapolis. Fare one way and round trip to Baltimore and Annapolis. Ticket offices listed.

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 McDowell Found Dead in Richmond

Thomas B. McDowell, a fifty-year-old candy manufacturer, was found dead near a Chesapeake and Ohio railroad trestle in Richmond. Authorities and family suggest a self-inflicted death linked to an unconsummated engagement and his wife’s winter death, though relatives dispute suicide amid reports of a troubled mind and a fraught family in the M E Church.

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

Danville Bunches Hits in Final Inning Win

Special to The Washington Fest Danville defeated Richmond 8 to 5 with a late barrage of hits in the last inning. Strader, a Richmond cast-off who joined Danville last week, drove in four runs. Also noted were several listed players and scoring details from both teams. The Norfolk Lynchburg game report followed with Norfolk winning and Lynchburg failing to advance a runner past second base until the ninth. The Washington Deep notes cover legal proceedings in Annapolis, including appeals involving the Eutaw Savings Bank and various parties.

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 Orfolk West Norfolk Lynchburg Lynchburgy Corfolk Stuckson Haas Vermis Po Wes Venebturg Nurtaik Felta Bonner Baer -Norfail Lynchburg Firathase Oorr Wert Straelomt Fox Sar- Hive Hitx Sellx Cumemung Sraith Doble Pinis Mose Ty Kirknater Hofert Saltz Wild Pride Messrs Bertram Darlast Hous

Baltimore and Ohio Fined for Refusing Through Service

A Maryland state corporation commission proposes a fine on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for refusing to establish a through train between Lexington and Alexandria. The Southern Railway says it will obey, while the Baltimore and Ohio plans to appeal the decision.

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

Dinwiddie County Citizen Gilliam Dead in Bridge Incident

Samuel TY Gilliam, a prominent Dinwiddie County figure who once served in the Virginia legislature and was sheriff and treasurer, died after either jumping or falling from an electric car crossing the Appomattox River bridge in Petersburg. He was about sixty and found unconscious fifty feet below the bridge. The recent county treasurer race had pitted Gilliam against John Margrave, who won.

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

OPEN NEW TRENTON INQUIRY Crew of Vessel Accused by Government

The government accuses the crew of the vessel Open New Trenton of negligence after the ship sank near Alexandria. Investigators allege failures in navigation and lookout practices led to the disaster.

New Trenton Alexsandria

Steamer Trenton Disaster Raises Inquiry In Alexandria

A board of inquiry in Alexandria investigates the sinking of the river steamer Trenton. Captain William L. Davis and Mate James Beach, along with Chief Engineer T. Hewitt, face charges of negligence. Witnesses including John F. E. Traylor and Joseph Williams are questioned as the probe presses toward a conclusion.

Woman sets self afire in Baltimore boardinghouse blaze

Miss E Lucchesi a 72 year old Baltimore woman attempted to set fire to her clothing in a rear yard of a Barclay street boarding house. Fire was extinguished by Michael O Neal but she suffered serious injuries. Physicians say the injuries will likely prove fatal. She had been mentally unbalanced for some time but urged for another match to finish the act while en route to hospital.

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

Five Trespassers Fined and Police Court Actions

Late Wednesday night Special Omfecrad Pankey and Tishlan of Southern Railway rounded up a double quartet of men trespassing on company property west of Alexandria and placed them in custody at poke headquarter. White men named Griffin of Petersburg Hooker of Phillinsburg Pieard of New York City Kline of Roanoke while the eight Black men claimed Richard White Thomas Vance and Wilson from Charlotte Vane from Chester SC and Harry Wilson from Atlanta. Some had stolen razors from a freight car. three Negroes Thomas Vance and Wilson were ordered to leave the city and the others fined, with default serving twenty days on the street. Funeral services for Joan Dube were held at St Marys Church in Alexandria with Rev T. Welty. pallbearers named and burial in St Marys Cemetery. Hearing in liquor case set for today as James Tent charged with selling liquor in Alexandria County appears before U S Commissioner Ro Pa arnert at 4 pm with bond set at 27. Boat crew to start for regatta in Philadelphia includes James Tongias Richardson Barrett and Fawertt from the Ollee Minion Baal Chua of Alexandria and will be led by Old Dew Min tor Club president F E W Kempe and coach Jievax.

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 Pankey Tishlan Southern Railway 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 Great Council

Special to The Washington Fest Lynchburg Virginia May 81 The great council of Red Men of Virginia in session elects officers Great sachem Asa Ries Heathsville Great senior sagumors W T Boating Norton Great janitor engame W S Nicklin Alexandra Great prophet J T Sharpler Greenbackville Great chief of records FH Coneh Hamp ton Great keeper of wampum HW Jones Richmond Great trustees 4 Southall Lynchburg Great representatives J T Sharpiey Greenbackville Charles I Philips Richmond T Kegebein Norfolk and 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 Session Opens In Greensboro

The fortieth eighth annual General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church convened in Greensboro N G with Rev Dr J R Efomerfeil of Lexington Va delivering the opening sermon. Rev Dr W W Meare of Richmond Va elected moderator and Rev E M Craig of Alabama along with R B Egson of Virginia named temporary clerks.

Greensboro N. G General Assembly The Southern Presbyterian Church J. RK. Efomerfei Lexington W. W. Meare Richmond E. M. Craig Alabama Egseston Virginia

Architect Held for Fraud In Chicago Case

John Armatroni the architect of the old city and county building is held for fraud after an examination of financial dealings with Agnes L Skelly. Skelly allegedly secured 5000 by paper from American Steel Car Company while Jay Armstrong assisted. Mor ton of Equitable Assurance implied Harriman interest. Skelly pictured as head of a 10100000 corporation.

Jay Ashe Paul Morton Equitable Aseuranc Company

Gas Charter Tops State Roll in Delaware History

Special to The Washington Post from Wilmington reports the State Gas Company securing a perpetual charter with capitalization of 1,100,000 the largest such charter to date in Delaware. The charter, signed by Thomas W. Lawson of Hartford as president and Wolarr Miller of Philadelphia as secretary, allows broad business scope including banking, manufacturing, mining, and agriculture, with prohibition on railroad issuance of money. Also noted are obituaries of Irving C. Hull and John P. Plunkett among others.

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

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