The Washington herald., 1909-05-06
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CO King street.
Alexandra, Va. May 5-A coroners
jury met at Wheatley's undertaking es-
tablishment at S O'Clock tonight to view
the body Of George Struder, who died
from concussion Of the brain last night
al Alexandria Hospital, following inJu-
ries sustained when his team was struck
ST a crossing by a train OF the Washing
ton. Alexandria and Mount Vernon Elec-
trio Railway Company on April "a last
The jury afterward adjourned until s
O'Clock tomorrow night. when the exami-
nation Of witnesses 10 the accident win
be commenced. II IS understood Coroner
s 2. Moore has summoned more than
twenty witnesses. The jury IS composed
OF H D. Kirk, J. II. Fisher, Kenneto
Ogden. George D Hopkins, r NJ Gra-
ham. and Harrie White.
Struder was ifty-three years old, and
is survived by his wife and a son. He
vas employed by William r. Downey. at
FairvieW farm. Fairfax County The
funeral viii take place Friday afternoon
ST 4 O'Clock from Sharon Chapel. Fairfax
County. and intsrment viii be in the cem~
etery at that place.
One Of the most unique cases that has
come before the police court for a long
time was called this morning al the in
stance OF Health Officer z. A. German
10 determine who was responsible for the
alleged insanitary condition OF z stable
in the square bounded by King, Cameron,
Washington. and Columbus streets. James
Patterson. owner Of the stable. informed
the court that his lawyers had advised
him not 10 have anything 10 DO with it
pending settlement Of litigation between
himself and F. T. Harrington. a former
tenant P. T. Harrington also informed
the court that bis lawyers had advised
him 10 act in the same way.
Justice Cation finally decided. after
listening 10 the testimony Of both parties.
that the health officer should put the
place IN sanitary condition at once. the
expense 70 be borne by the party losing
the suit This agreement was apparently
satisfactory 20 both parties concerned
TIE session Of the Circuit Court to-day.
Judge ! 3. T Thornton presiding. was
taken up In the case Of Anna T. Maubury
against T. N Jones. 10 determine owner
ship Of an alley in Prince street, east
Of Pitt street Il IS expected the case
viii occupy several days. The plaintiff
IS represented BY F. L Smith. and Judge
J. K II Norton represents the defendant
Louis Kraft, formerly a resident OF
Alexandra, and who has for several
years past been spending his time in his
old home. Germany. was this afternoon
rendered a reception by a number OF
friends at The Dyke. several miles be-
low this city. An elaborate luncheon was
served. after which speeches were made
Funeral services for Orlando Harris. a
former resident. who died in Washington,
took place this afternoon from Wheat
ley's Undertaking establishment Burial
was in Union Cemetery Members OF
Alexandra Council, No 50. Junior Order
OF United American Mechanics. attended.
The body Of Robert H. Massey. a for
me- resident. who died n Washington
Monday last was brought here this af-
ternoon and buried in St PauTs Gene
tery. Funeral services were conducted al
the home IN Washington.
A. meeting tonight in the rooms OF
the chamber OF commerce the executive
committee in charge Of the recent pa
rade discussed the financial end Of the
parade and disposed Of other business.
A largely attended meeting OF Fitz-
gerald Council. No. 40. Knights Of Co
lumbus, was held tonight at ST Mary-s
Hall when several candidates received
the first degree Other business OF d
routine nature was disposed OF.
Walter Sullivan, who claims Stafford
County. Va. as his home. was arrested
to-day on charge Of carrying concealed
weapons, drunkenness, and dlsorderly
conduct He will be given a hearing in
the Police Court tomorrow morning.
The annual meeting Of the Alexandra
Free kindergarten viii be held Friday
night next at S O'Clock in the Young
Peoples Building Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, when officers viii be
chosen. An address viii be made by Miss
Watkins. director Of the Washington kin