Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-07
Obituary..

In the recent death of Abraham Ferree Shri-
yer, which occurred on the 10th ultimO, at the
old ShrlVer family homestead near WeStmin-
ster, Nd. our city has lost one of its best citi
zens. Although OF reserved and unostentatious
habits Re was man OF fine requirements,
sound Judgment, and infleXible Integrity. The
handsome competence which he had acquired
by a life OF industry and moderation was IN
suilled by any equlvOcal gains. Prudent and
conservative in all things, devoid of weakness
ses and wees, he leaves behind him a bright
and untarnlShed reputation.
Mi. Shriyer was educated at st. Mary'S Col
lege, was admitted to the Frederick bar, and
commenced the practice OF the law, but his
health, which was always delicate, compelled
him to abandon his profession, and seek recu
peratlOn in the scenes and occupations OF a
rural life. His health was SO much improved
by the change, that about the year lS45 he re.
moved to this city, and became the Washing
ton correspondent OF the Baltimore Pdtriot,''
fishing that journal in the high and influential
position 1t attained. In about the year 1859 he
became permanent resident of Washington
and in 1858 was connected with the banking
house OF Messrs. Riggs & Co., with whom he
remained until 1876, when declining health
compelled him to withdraw from business.
MIR. Shr1ver leaves behind him devoted
and circle Ct fe md and
yer family OF Maryland. T..
CADY ACT. GRANY AND VICE VERsA-This
morning, in the Police Court, Judge Walter,
the case OF Mary Grany, charged with an as
Mr. Cahill for the defence. The case Of Cece.
liza Cady for an assault on Mary Grany, was
also called MIR. C. E. Fraser for Mrs. Cady and
both cases were heard together. The evidence
showed that it was an affray growing out of
quarrel about children: The counsel briefly
argued the cases, claiming that their respec-
tive clients should be discharged and the other
party punished. The court said it was pretty
plain that Mrs. Cady commenced with throw
ing brick, and Mrs. Grany continued it by
throwing bucket OF water over her opponent,
and thus 1t was kept I'D. He fined Mrs. Cady
$40, and Mrs. Grany s. each, with costs. APP
pealS We're noted.
Immense stock beautiful black, fun double
width, 50, 81, 50, SIS, 81, 10. 49, S. 81, go 81 per
yard; new fall cassim er IS. for men and boys
wear, from Is. 80, As, so, 60. g, 81; blankets,
no pairs, from sl25; sl.5o, g, $3.50, g. 80 81
colors. from 122H, IS, IS, 25 cents black alpacas
ard mOhairS, Is, Is. 20, ., 50, 81 cents; white
connterpanes, 50. IS 81. 81 SIPS, $l5O. 81; Mar
seiles spreads. $50. sl.75 -. $3.50, So, So So
TowsOn's, dry goods and carpets, 636 Penn
sylvania avenue, south side, near eth street.
AdUt.
TIE PLAsTERERs' UNION met at Beck's
Hall last evening, Mr.. Henry Heffer In the
chair and Mr. John Christian secretary. A
new constitution and bylaws was unanimously
adopted. Under q call for new signers about
initiation feel. A communication was read
from Major Morgan, superintendent of police
acknowled ging the receipt OF $l02 from the
plasterers for the benefit of the yellow fever
sufferers at Memphis.
SILKS, SILKS, LKs!-Black silks, from
Is, 81. SIPS, sl.50 up to $50; our 81 and sl2
| black silks are very cheap. Carter's, Ill Mar
cardinal, steel and cream; all of the very
light shades OF cOlOred silkS.-AdUt.