Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-24
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE.

county court convened Monday, Judge D. NJ Chi
chester presiding. On motion of DIR. Russell, the
estate OF the late w. A. Hutchinson was commit
ted to Geo. A. Gordon, sheriff. for administration
J. '" Orr1son, Walter Palmer, Henry O-Bannon
| Ind s. N. Hutchinson, any three TO act were an
pointed appraisers
r. E. Davis agt. Robert jenkins was dismissed
Messrs Simpson and Rice made report that
they had contracted with II. u. Renney to rebuild
the bridge over Johnny Moore run for Sy2 which
was confirmed and the amount ordered to b. maid
The inventory Of the estate Of the late James L.
Cfoss was received, approved by the commissioner
OF accounts and ordered to be recorded.
The report Of Geo A. Gorden sheriff as To the
number OF prisoners In the jail received and
The Met. W. R. r. Co. agt F. G. Wells was dis
missed without prejudice to the rights of any par
ties in interest.
Robert Wiley, treasurer, made his report as to
the amount OF direct tax money on hand which
was received and filed
The report Of J. Owens Berry, county surveyor
Of lot of land in this county, purchased for the
sn taxes, etc, due thereon BY W. j. Ma
lone, was received confirmed and ordered be re-
corded, together with the survey and plat filed
Herewith.
The report Of ]. Owens Berry, county surveyor.
Of another tract Of land in this county purchased
for the delinquent taxes, &c. by j. s. NeaIe was
received confirmed and ordered to be recorded to-
gether with the survey and plat filed Herewith,
and the clerk was ordered to execute a deed to
him upon his paying the a1es interest and costs
Of business in New Alexandria was granted to r.
silas Denty agt John R. Kinchloe; Judgment for
plaintiff for $l7.o3, with interest and costs.
The application Of w. A. Shurman for the pnr-
chase OF Cotville Telletts land for taxes was dis
missed. ~
Commonwealth agt. Harry Poss and Thomas
Henry; continued for prisoners.
An authenticated copy of the will of Dochiin
huLter was admitted to probate motion Of
Anna Hunter, the exccutrix therein named
Edward Dove was ordered to be released from
Jail. 1''
Commonwealth agt. Jos. L. Money; a polle pros
was entered and the case dismissed.
Geo, George F; Erwin agt. John H. Wells was con-
Commonwealth agt. A. ]. Wheaton continued for
the defendant. SN Iva
Messrs. Williams and Hurst supervisors. made
report that they had contracted with NJ d
Renney to build bridge the Suite Falls road
for $11O2O which was confirmed
Finnicum agt. Fox; appeal docketed and coutinu-
ed TO third day Of next term.
last Tuesday night, took place Thursday, and was
largely attended. She was in her seventy fifth
year, and was widely known and resLectei Her
husband and eight children survive her with many
grandchildren, all of whom gathered at the old
homestead to pay their last tribute OF respect She
was Inferred In the cemetery at Fairfax The
services at the house and cemetery were conducted
by Rev, C. K; Miken The pail bearers were
Judge u NJ Chichester Messrs. A. j. Sugar
Amos Fox, q. w. Hunt, Jos. Cooper and Robert
Wiley Mrs. Graham was the mo1her of Mr.. VIM
Mrs. Catharine Newman died Wednesday night
She was sister Of Mr. VIM. n. Berkley formerly
prominent merchant of Alexandria,
Mr. Albert Peacock has sold his firm nos r
t&winsvilie, containing 101 acres, to Samuel G.
Head OF Washington, d. c., for 81, 500