Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
HIS DEATH WAS SUDDEN
CHARLES A. SHERMAN EXPIRED
WHILE OUT FOR A WALK.

Charles fisherman, an architect of this
city. died suddenly last night about 0:15
o'clock while walking from his home in
Chevy Chase to the Chevy Chase lake.
informing his companion and business as
sociate, Mr.. Alexander Sonneman, that he
believed he was fatally III. Mr.. Sherman
dropped to the ground and expired almost
instantly. Physicians were hastily sum-
moned but death had occurred before thay
arrived.
Or. w. L. Lewis. health officer of Mont
gomery county, Nd, made an investigation
last night into the circumstances surround
Ing the death Of Mr.. Sherman and decided
that an inquest was not necessary. DR..
Lewis concluded that death was due ia
neuralgia OF the heart. The body was re-
moved to the residence Of Mr.. Samuel 8.
Paschal, brother-in-law Of the deceased,
and prepared for burial. Arrangements for
the funeral have not been completed, but
after brief services at the home OF MI.
remains will be conveyed to Sandy Spring.
Md. and inferred In the family lot in
Woodside cemetery.
Had Enjoyed Good Health.
Mr. Sherman apparently had been en-
joying good health and his death was who'll
ly unexpected. The announcement OF his
demise was a great shock to his relatives
and friends. both in the vicinity of his
home, and in this city. After dinner last
evening Mr.. Sherman started with Mr..
Sonneman to walk the short distance from
their residence to the Chevy Chase lake.
The two were nearing the Lake and were
Sherman stopped suddenly with q move
ment Of distress. When his friend turned
TO discover the cause of his unusual action
he uttered brief sentence to the effect
that he felt that he was about to expire
and sank to the ground.
nat the predisposing cause OF the fatal
attack was seems to be In doubt. His near
relatives however, are inclined to the opin-
ION ION that MT Sherman brought on the trou,
Die by continued overwork. 1t is recalled
that several weeks ago he complained on
one occasion of pain over the heart. but
no importance, was attached to 1t at the
fession and often failed to take sufficient
rest while engaged in the preparation of
elaborate ana difficult architectural designs.
Architect Of Ability.
Deceased was son Of the late Dr. Henry
c. Sherman Of this city and a grandson of
c. e. Sherman. who was for many years a
prominent lawyer Of Washington. Mr.. Sher-
man was in the thirty-ninth year of his age
and was unmarried. His education, which
was received in the public schools Of this
city, included the high school course. Turn
ing his attention to architecture In early
life, he manifested an aptitude and talent
for the work which gave promise to I'M
usual attachments He designed many OF
the large business houses and private resi-
dences of this city. among the former be-
ing the Stumph & Lyford building on Con-
necticut avenue and the home of the Morri-
son Paper Company on 18th street He was
engaged In business, as stated, with Mr..
Sonneman. with whom he resided at Chevy
Chase. The Office of the firm Is at 1902 +
street
Mrs. H. c. Sherman of Chevy Chase, his
mother. and two sisters. Mrs. Samuel 9.
Paschal. also of Chevy Chase. and Mrs J.
w. Jones of Olney, Md. survive the de-
ceased. Mr.. Shermans father is remem-
bered by many persons Of this city as an
accomplished musician.