The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21
City Council of Alexandria
Passes Resolutions.
Ex-MAYOR DIES SUDDENLY
Former Executive of Virginia City
Passes Away in HIS stOre-Judge
Harrison Designated 10 Preside In
Railway Case-Thieves Enter sew
eraI Residences, bat Get Little.
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Alexandria Va. April 20.-George l..
Simpson, who was twice mayor Of Alex
andria. and who once represented the city
in the State legislature. died suddenly
from apopiexy about 10 o'clock this morn
ing in his store. 104 North Royal street.
AS he had been apparently in excellent
health, the announcement Of his death
came as a shock 10 the citizens. All over
the city the information was followed by
expressions Of deep regret Mr.. Simpson
was one OF the most widely known men
in Alexandria, enjoying a marked popu-
larity which had extended over many
years.
Resolutions declaring sorrow at his
death and respect for his memory were
adopted this evening at called meeting
OF the city council. OF which. as an alder
man. he had been a member for some
time In both boards earnest tributes
were paid to his life and public services.
EuIogies we're delivered ia the board OF
aldermen by Alderman J. r. n. Curtin.
who acted as president of that body. He
stated that the board had lost an excel
lent member and the city most valu-
able citizen. Mr.. Curtin referred to the
fact that within the past two months the
board has lost three Of its prominent
members-AIessrs. Burke, Sweeney. and
Simpson. Alderman W. II. Sweeney also
paid a hitting tribute TO the memory Of
the deceased.
Upon motion OF Alderman Maubury,
resolutions were also adopted TO the re-
spect of the memory Of George w. Scha-
fer, messenger for the board OF alder
men for the past eight years. whose death
occurred this morning A joint session
OF the aldermen and council was then
held. and Mayor Paf paid high tribute
10 the memory 81 the eX-IrayOr and alder
man. President Snowden and Council
men BuTreH and Strauss also paid fitting
tributes 10 the memory Of the deceased,
after which the joint session dissolved.
Native of Alexandria.
Mr.. Simpson was bern IN Alexandria
sixty-four years ago. in early life ne
became a member Of the common council
from the Second ward, and a few years
thereafter he was elected 10 represent
Alexandria IN the Virginia house Of dele
gates For some years after that Mr.
Simpson did not take an active part in
public affairs. but in 1875 he was elected
mayor of this city. succeeding himself
in 1894. Shortly more than a year ago
be became a member OF the board Of
aldermen. lie was urged by his friends
10 become q candidate for mayor of the
city at the election 10 be held next year
and it was generally understood that he
would do so, with excellent chances Of
election.
He was a member OF the Washington
Street Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Among the organizations TO which ne be-
longed were Oriental Lodge. Knights Of
Pythias, and the Order Of Eagles.
In early manhood he became associated
with his father in the boot and shoe bust
ness at the store 104 North Royal street
Assuming charge OF the firm after the
death OF his father and brother, he con-
Quoted the business with market success
While the funeral arrangements have
not yet been completed it is expected
that tire services viii be held Monday
afternoon. All OF the city officials will
attend. together with representatives
from the various organizations with
which the deceased was affiliated