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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

7

Adverse possession suit in Union Town DC files notice

In equity cause 27718 at the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia complainants James McLaren Ruth M McL Pardew and fllza P Watson sue Abbie H Wilson and unknown heirs devisees and lieness of Abbe Hi Wilson to establish title by adverse possession to lots 77 and 378 in Union Town DC per a plat in the office of the surveyor. The court ordered May 1908 that the defendants heirs devisees and atabe Hl Wilson appear by a specified date else default. Publication to be made weekly in the Washington Port. Clerk note and witnesses listed. summons and dates set for response and service.

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 Incline Toward Espete On Date

Fragmentary notes reference proposals, a district itemized as Hone 1 Dace shares and Tenn, ite Neate nan Ens reapmat en was Nash 1. The readable fragments hint at a local decision awaiting clarity and dates. No clear parties or outcomes are established in the legible text.

Nash

Auction Sale Notice With Cash Only Terms

Auction sale notice shows property offered by AREOWS CHARLES EARLY with all cash terms and a deposit of 200. Purchaser risks at their cost after five days. Deposit and discount details noted, vendors and fair terms listed as per plan.

Perry Sagen Areows Charles Early Trietnan Myl D&ds

Electric Palace Trains to Baltimore Annapolis and Navy Yard

Railroad timetable snippet detailing electric palace cars from White House Station Washington on multiple routes to Baltimore Annapolis and Naval Academy Junction. Lists fare options one way round trip and various station stops with times and service notes. Includes Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and Western connections and terminal information.

White House Fiftrench H Streets Baltimore Annapolis Navel Academy Junction Annapolla Maltimore Tee Annapilis Naval Academy St.ears Northeast Teles

Wealthy Baltimorean Thomas B. McDowell Found Dead

Special to The Washington Post Richmond May 21 Thomas B. McDowell a candy firm senior from Baltimore was found dead near a Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad trestle in Richmond believed to have killed himself after a broken engagement with a young Richmond woman. His wife died last winter and he suffered partial paralysis with episodes of weak mindedness since then. Family members, including Rev W L McDowell, say they doubt suicide and think he fell from the trestle amid unconfirmed romantic trouble.

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 to Beat Richmond 8 5 in Late Spurt

Special to The Washington Fest Danville defeated Richmond 8 to 5 with late inning hits. Strader, a Richmond cast-off who joined last week, drove in four Danville runs. The game featured multiple batters and a tight finish as Danville rallied in the final inning.

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 Over Through Train Order

The Maryland State corporation commission proposed a fine on the Baltimore and Ohio and the Southern due to the B and O's refusal to run a through train between Lexington and Alexandria. The Southern says it will comply, while the Baltimore and Ohio plans to appeal the ruling.

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

Dinwiddie Citizen Gilliam Dies After Bridge Fall

Samuel T. Gilliam, a prominent Dinwiddie County figure and former Virginia legislator, died after being found unconscious fifty feet below the Appomattox River bridge. The 60-year-old ex-sheriff and former county treasurer may have jumped or fallen from an electric car crossing the bridge. Gilliam recently lost a bid for county treasurer to John Margrave.

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

Open New Trenton Inquiry Crew Faulted in Alexandria Sinking

Government service accuses the vessel crew of negligence in the sinking off Alexandria. Investigators seek accountability, with officials outlining alleged errors and responsibilities. Family and local officials await findings as inquiries proceed.

Steamship Trenton Inquiry Amid Fatal Sinkings

A Baltimore district steamboat board of inquiry investigates the sinking of the river steamer Trenton and charges a licensed officer with negligence. Witnesses include Captain William L. Davis and Chief Engineer T. Hef Hewitt. George Uhler to be advised. The case follows earlier hearings by Coroner S. B. Moore. The Weems, a Baltimore and Carolina Steamship vessel, sank after abandoning ship with a cargo of Sea Island cotton.

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

Woman 72 Sets Fire to Clothing in Baltimore

Miss E Lucchesi, aged seventy two, attempted to set fire to her clothing in a Baltimore boardinghouse on Barclay Street. Flames were extinguished by Michael O’Neal but she suffered mortal injuries. Physicians at City Hospital say the injuries will prove fatal. She had been mentally unbalanced for some time and begged for another match to finish the act.

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

Five Trespassers Fined in Railway Property Incident

Late Wednesday night Special Omfecrad Pankey and Tishlan of Southern Railway rounded up eight trespassers near Alexandria. The group included William Griffin of Petersburg and others from Virginia, New York City, and Atlanta. Three negroes, Thomas Vance and Wilson, were ordered to leave the city. the rest fined, or face street labor. Funeral services for Joan Dube held at St Marys Church Alexandria with Rev Weliy presiding. Hearing set in liquor case against James Tent in Alexandria County. Four crewmen from the Ollee Minion Baal Chua to sail in the American Henless regatta from Philadelphia. accompanied by club president and coach.

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 Baltimore 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 Pankey Tishlan Southern Railway Alexandria Poke Roanoke Richard White Joseph Thomas Charlotte Noae Vane Chester Harry Wilson Atlanta Whcites Thomas Vance Wilson John Doherty Joan Dube Veld St Mary's Catharte O T. FL Weliy John Latham J. B. Drew Jeck Kelly John Meike Immersmunt St Mary's Cemetery James Tongias Joseph Richardson Charles J. Barrett Ednandi Fawertt wReunrese Ollee Minion Baal Chua Ervey Bill Jeven FE. Wi. Kempe Old Dew Mintor Club Jievax

Red Men Elect Officers in Virginia

Special to The Washington Fest Lynchburg May 81 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 Alexandra Great prophet J T Sharp ler Greenback vil Great chief of records FH Coneh Hamp ton Great keeper of wampum H W Jones Richmond Great trustees Southall Lynchvarg 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 opens in Greensboro presbyterian church

The forty eighth session of the Southern Presbyterian Church opened in Greensboro. Rev Dr J R Efommerfei of Lexington Va, retiring moderator, preached. Rev Dr W W Meare of Richmond Va was elected moderator and Rev E M Craig of Alabama and R J Eggeston of Virginia named temporary clerks. Multiple court and local notices follow from Washington to Fredericksburg detailing cases, marriages, and community events.

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 City Building Case

Chicago May 7 John Armatroni the architect who built the old city and county building was held for fraud after examining financial relations with Agnes L Skelly Miss Skelly said to be in New York forged papers by American Steel Car Company and allegedly received 5000 Armstrong alleged to have aided her. Jay Ashe tala and Paul Morton Equitable Assurance president reportedly would be managing head of her company with Harriman heavily interested. Skelly pictured as active head of a 10100000 corporation.

Jay Ashe Paul Morton Equitable Aseuranc Company

Gas Charter Sets Record Capital for State Firm

Special to The Washington Post from Wilmington Maryland State Gas Company secures a perpetual charter with capitalization of 1,000,000. The charter allows varied business including banks and manufacturing, with no incorporators named but signatures by Thomas W. Lawson of Hampton president and Wolarr Miller of Philadelphia, secretary. Also reports Civil War veterans’ obituaries and a note on the destroyer parent ship plan, plus a $500 reward and a cashier search in the want ads.

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

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