The Washington times., 1901-08-13

Of his head was cut and horribly bruised.
Tonight his chances for recovery are con-
sidered favorable
Shortly after the accident the unfortu-
nate man was brought to this city and
taken to the Alexandria lnfirmary, where
he was attended by Drs. O'Brien, Snow
den and Gibson. After an examination IL
was ascertained that his injuries were of
serious nature. and as result the am
putation of his right foot was necessary.
Mr.. Patterson Is IA native of Prince VIII
liam County, and boards at the house of
Miss Jones. 110i King Street.
The local board OF Civil Service Exam
iners Will hold examination in this
city September for the positions of clerk
and carrier in the Alexandria postoffice.
The age limitations are from eighteen to
forty-hve years. Applicat ions must be
filed with the secretary Of the local board
before the hour of closing business Au-
gust 81.
Funeral services over the remains of
Miss Margaret Smith, whose death &C.
Cured on Saturday last took place at 6
o clock this afternoon from her late resi-
dence, 2l4 Prince Street, and was quite
largely attended The Rev. p p. Phil
lips, OF St Paulfs Episcopal Church. Off
ciated The tnterment was made in the
Union Cemetery.
The funeral of the late Capt Richard
johnson, who died Saturday last, took
place at o'clock this afternoon from
his late residence. on Queen Street. and
was attended by a number Of relatives
and friends OF the deceased. The funeral
services were conducted by the Rev.
George l.. Hunt, of the First Baptist
church, and the interment was made in
the Methodist Protestant Cemetery.
The remains of Mis-. T. 5. Chilts, whose
death occurred yesterday at Marshall.
Fauquier County, will be brought to this
city, tomorrow and inferred in the Ivy Hill
Cemetery. Mrs. Childs was formerly
Mrs. George Fl. Bayne, and up to twenty
five years ago, resided in this city, where
she was well-known.
C. F. Norment. of Washington. has pur-
chased from DR.. George 7. i<lipstein, a
house and lot on the east side of Column
Streets, and a house and lot at the cor
ner of Alfred and Madison Streets.
The remains of the Rev. William w.
Walker. who died last night at his resi-
dence at Franklin, Southampton County
Will be brought here tomorrow morning.
and the interment will be made at IL
o'clock in the Ivy Hill Cemetery.
The deceased was a son of the Rev.
William w. Walker, formerly of the The
illogical Seminary. west of this city, and
would have been forty-seven years IF age
had he lived until today The deceased
is survived by a widow.
Mrs. NJ. E. Brown, residing in the
southwestern section of the city, tripped
and fell, at her home this morning, and
had her wrist broken.
The repairs to Grace Episcopal Church
are now nearing completion. and Will lie
finished the latter part of this week.
Divine services. for the first time in few
auditorium of that church ON Sunday
next. An elaborate programme has been
arranged for the occasion.
youth named Carr. residing in Fair
fax County. had his great toe cut off yes
terday evening while riding bicycle in
his bare feet. The youth in some manner
had his toe caught in the sprocket while
he was riding at rapid pace. Afterward
he was attended by local physician.
The chain gang. which for some time
has been thing of the past. will shortly
be recognized with William Travers as
superintendent. The gang will be used in
helping to clean the streets.
A pension of 81 per month has been
granted to Mrs. Charlotte Hayes, of this
city.