Evening star., 1901-03-21
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDR A
DEATH OF TWO WELL-kNOWN
RESIDENTS THIS MORNING.
VIM. H. Winston and DR.. e. S. Fawceu
Pass Away - Funeral
Services Held.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 701 King Street,
Bell Telenhone No. 1O6.

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William H. Winston died suddenly this
morning about $50 o'clock while superin-
tending the construction of a round house
at the depot of the Southern railway on
Henry street. Heart disease is supposed to
have been the cause of death. He expired
a few minutes after the fatal attack, and
before he could be conveyed to his home In
West End.
Mr. Winston was apparently in good
health this morning when he left his resi-
dence to go to the Southern round house.
He was one Of the most prominent con-
tractors and builders in this vicinity, hav-
ing put up many large buildings in WASH
ington. Recently he had been interested in
the construction of the railroad connecting
Washington with Chesapeake Beach When
the Southern Railway Company decided to
build a new and immense round house in
this city Mr.. Winston was given the con-
tract. Work on this building was begun
several weeks ago, and has been proceed
ing under his direction.
Mr.. Winston was born in Wisconsin,
where his youth was spent. Coming to
this region several years ago, he engaged
in the milling business at Cloud Mills, in
Fairfax county. Shortly afterward he took
up the business of contractor and rapidly
became successful He is survived by
widow and Ave children. His home was at
No. 1916 Duke street in West End. He
was instrumental in securing many of the
recent improvements In this suburb OF
Alexandria, and his death is greatly regret
ted. Funeral arrangements have not yet
been made.
Death of DR.. E. s. Fawcett.
Dr. Edward S. Fawcett, a prominent dem
tist of this city, died this morning after a
lingering illness at his home, corner Of St.
Asaph and Prince streets. DR.. Fawcett's
condition had been critical for the past few
days and his death was not unexpected.
He is survived by a widow and nine chill
dren. Mrs. G. William Ramsay Miss Eu-
genia Fawcett and Miss Henrietta Fawcett,
all CT this city, are sisters of the deceased.
Born in Alexandria fifty-four years ago
today, DR.. Fawcett spent the greater por-
tion of his life here and became leading
and highly respected citizen. He was the
son of Mr.. Willis Fawcett. DR.. Fawcett
was educated in the Alexandria schools and
tering upon the practice of his profession
about thirty years ago, he soon became a
successful dentist. Deceased was a con-
istent member Of the church and was prom
inent in religious affairs. The announce
ment Of his death this morning caused gen.
eral regret in this city. Dr. Fawcett be-
came Ill last summer and was compelled to
retire from active professional life. The
pleted.
NJ. p. Church Meeting.
The annual meeting of the members of
the Methodist Protestant Church was held
last night at the church building on North
Washington street. The following stewards
were elected for the ensuing year: Charles
HantzmOn, r. H. Hancock Augustus
Deane, Edward S. Hantzmon, Lambert Sui
Hvan, Harry M. Hantzmon, Newell S,
Greenaway, E. Lyles. William K Griffith,
w. T. Emerson, ]. r. Haring and Samuel
DeVaughn, j. r. HaTing was elected del
egate to the Maryland conference which
convenes at Easton, Md, April 3, 1901.
Brewing COmpany's Case.
In the circuit court yesterday Judge Mic
oil, after hearing argument in the injunc-
tion proceedings against the Consumers
Brewing Company, held the case over un-
til Saturday, at which time final argument
will be heard at Manassas.
Funeral Services.
The remains of Mrs. Lillian Crump
Woodhouse. whose death occurred in Nor
folk yesterday morning, were brought here
today and inferred in Bethel cemetery. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev.
J. A. Jeffers Of the NJ. e. Church.
Funeral services over the remains of Mr..
Thomas ]. Thompson took place this af-
ternoon from the late residence of the de-
ceased on Prince street. Rev. DIR. Hunt
of the First Baptist Church conducted the
services.
The funeral of Anthony Bennett, who
was drowned near Georgetown recently,
took place this morning at IL o'clock at
Son, on King street. Rev. Father H. J.
Cutler of St. Mary's Church offlciated, and
the interment was made in st. Mary's GEM
efery.