Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
SUDDEN DEATH OF A PROMINENT
CITIZEN ANNOUNCED.
Came as a Shock to the Community
Police Court Proceedings
General News.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. T01 King st.
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NO. lOl hllS 81.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, December 70, 1900.
Deep and widespread regret was occa-
stoned in this city this morning when the
death of Mr.. Noble Lindsey, which &C.
Cured last evening at his home at Brad
dock Heights, became generally known.
The announcement came as surprise and
shock to the community. Apparently Mr.
Lindsey had been in the best Of health ana
had been attending to his business analrs
in Alexandria with his usual energy. Yes
terday afternoon about o'clock Mr.. Lind
sey was entertaining number OF friends
at his country residence, when he COM
planned of sudden illness and retired to his
bed room. His wife, who attended him, no.
ticed that he was failing rapidly, and phy-
sicians were telephoned for, but In about
ten minutes the sick man had breatneu MS
last 1t is supposed that heart disease was
the cause of death. Funeral services Will
be held Friday.
Deceased was one Of Alexandrlas repre-
sentative and leading citizens. For long
time he has been prominent in the c1tys al
fairs and has held responsible positions IN
the municipal government. In business CIR
cles Mr.. Lindsey held high position.
Born in Alexandria fifty-three years ago.
he spent the major portion of his life here
His education was received at olo 81.
Johns Military Academy. Entering busi-
ness lire, MI. LINDSEY SOOH duNdHSco " az
enviable position among merchants. The
wholesale grocery house, under the name OF
N. Lindsey & Co., Of which he was the
senior member, became one OF the leadlns
firms of its class in this section
Mr.. Lindsey was president OF the FlrSt
National Bank and of the Mercantile Build
ing and Loan Association. He had been
member of the board of aldermen, and
until recently held position on the poaro
of police commissioners.
He was a son of the late John Lindsey,
and is survived by wife and seven chill
dren. Three brothers also survive him
Messrs. Samuel, James and Thomas Lind
sey.
Police Court Proceedings.
Several cases were disposed of by Mayor
Simpson in the police court this morning.
Richard Payne, colored, was up to answer
the charge Of disorderly conduct, and In
addition that Of assaulting Officer AIRING
ton, who placed him under arrest Richard
was assessed SO. For fighting and disor-
derby conduct Emanuel Corbin. also colored,
was required to pay $. Annie Ware was
the complainant against Thomas Ferrell,
colored,> on the charge of disorderly con-
duct and assault. The fine was 50. On the
complaint of John H. Harris Brothers
Wright. colored, was before the court,
charged with assault. His fine was $40.
Shepherd French. colored was assessed %
or the charge of assault. For lighting
Charles Downey forfeited s. by non-appear-
auce. A fine of 50 was imposed on Harry
Davis colorad, for assaulting Charles Boar
man.
General and Personal.
The December term of the Alexandria
county court will commence Friday morn
ing Judge ]. NJ. Love presiding. The case
of Walter Turner, colored, who was re-
Gently held under 81 900 bond on the charge
of attempting assault on Rosie Green. col
ored of Rosslyn, will be investigated at
the grand jury term, which will be held In
January.
but now of Newport News, Is visiting
friends here.
The marriage of Miss Virginia Heisley,
daughter of the late Ferdinand Heisley,
and Mr.. Harry Hager Of Charleston, w.
Va will take place this evening at the
home of the bride-elect.
Miss Maude Burrows and Mr. j. F. Buck
ley were quietly married last evening at
8 o'clock at the residence Of Mrs. 8. IS.
Powell. on St. Asaph street. Rev. E. V.
REGISTER of the NJ E. Church South off,
ciated
The explosion of a pistol held by Carl
Metzger, son Of w H Metzger, residing
on North Pitt street. yesterday, badly
lacerated the lads hand.
The remains of Andrew Breist. whose
death occurred at No. 1886 Union street
southeast. Washington, Monday night.
were brought here last evening and will be
buried from St. Mary's Catholic Church to-
morrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. De-
ceased had lived here most of his life and
was widely known. He is survived by
daughter, Mrs. Charles Jones, in this city
and daughter in Washington, at whose