Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-10
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in each district is a democrat. the other a
republican.
DR.. William A. Caldwell, who died
at his home here Saturday morning of
consumption. was a native Of Sherrard,
w. va. He received a common school edu-
cation. which he supplemented with a
course at Mount Union College, w. Va.
He engaged In the insurance business in
Wheeling and removed with the offices Of
his company to Washington. He entered
the medical department Of Columbian Uni
versity and graduated in 1892. After spend
a year each in Garfield and Columbia hos
pitfalls. he took special course in diseases
OF the eye. ear and throat in New York
city. and returned to Washington to prac-
tice his profession. Practice came to him
rapidly. and its volume. in addition to the
mental and physical strain which he had
undergone In maintaining himself while
securing an enlarged medical education.
caused his health to fail and forced him
to relinquish his practice. For several
years he travelled extensively and resided
at various health resorts, and his condi-
ton became sufficiently improved to allow
him to accept the chair of anatomy and
physiology In the University OF West Vir-
ginia, at Morgantown. The work proved
too hard for him. however. and. at the
expiration Of two years. he was compelled
to resign. Since that time Dr. Caldwell
travelled considerably. and about six
months ago located at Rockville. where
an old classmate resides His death fol-
lowed, as stated.
The deceased leaves his wife, formerly
Miss L. Kate English of Frederick, and a
little sixyear-oid daughter. The funeral
took place this afternoon from the Presby-
terian Church. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. Robert L. McNair, pastor OF
the church. assisted by. Rev. Frank T.
Griffith Of the NJ. E. Church. The inter-
ment was at Rockville cemetery. where
Dawson Masonic Lodge. No. 10. of Wash
ington had charge OF the services.
Thomas Dawson. clerk OF the circuit
court. has received notice Of the pardon
by Gov. Smith Of John Parker. a young
Montgomery county negro. who was con-
victed in the fall of 1902 of crime against
female child and sentenced to two years
In the house Of correction. The pardon
was granted upon the recommendation OF
Judges Henderson and MOtter, States At
torney Talbot and others.
The mission which opened at st. Mary's
Catholic Church here a week ago closed
with mass yesterday. During the week
there were two sermons each day-morning
and evening. All Of the meetings were
largely attended and unusual interest was
manifested. The mission was Gin charge
of Fathers Hennes ard Mulhal OF the Re-
demptorist Order.
marriage Of John Robert Mossburg and
Miss Nettie Baughman. both Of the vicin-
ity Of Hunting Hill. this county. In apply
ing for the license the young man gave
MS age as ely tSeu ana presented tn6
written assent of his parents, as required
by law. The age of the young lady was
given as seventeen.
Mr.. Irving E. Burroughs and Miss Tillie
M. Ernest, both OF Washington. came out
to Rockville last evening and were mar
ried by Rev. Thomas III. Campbell. pastor
of the Baptist Church. the home Of the
minister being the scene of the event.
At special meeting Of the board OF pub
lie school commissioners here yesterday ap-
ynray 10 Of
were made for the schools at Carrot Park,
Clarksburg Glen Echo, Oakmont, Briggs.
Lay Hill, Sugarland. Brookeville. Forest
Glen, Slideli, Marble Quarry, Burdette,
Browningsville. Gaithersburg, Wayside,
Became. Emory, Germantown (white schools)
and Brighton, Laytonsville. B0yds. Sugar
land, Sandy Spring, Burnt Mills, Grifton
and Germantown (colored schools). The
resignation OF Miss Ida L. Lakewood as
principal Of the school at Beanie was ac-
cepted.
Prof. A. g. Harley has resigned as prin-
cipal of the public school at Baiiey's.