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The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
ROBERT Z. HEATER.

Coming from LoudOun County, Va,
few years ago. Mr.. Robert e Heater
opened offices in the Colorado Building
and began the sale of suburban real es-
tate: until to-day he is one of the larg-
est suburban real estate operators in the
District OF Columbia
BY carefully studying suburban con-
ditions. the growth OF the city. and op-
Grating in healthy growing sections. he
has been able 10 offer his client prop
critics second TO none in the National
Capital and this. probably more than
any one thing. has been the cause OF
his success. as he has often remarked,
My clients successful investment means
NY success.
He Is now engaged in developing a
large tract of ground just north of tha
city along Fourteenth street extended.
where all city Improvements are being
installed and not the slightest detail is
being overlooked.
In addition 10 this property he is also
Plating over 200 acres bordering on Rock
Creek Park, which is being laid OUT by
landscape gardener into villa sites with
broad avenues and winding roadways.
making the entire tract into one beauti-
full park and entirely getting away from
the city square and row effect.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
WILLIAM c. SHAW.

William c. Shaw. president OF Shaw &
Brown. jewellers. was born in q small
Canadian town in the province OF Ontario.
He came TO Washington twenty-six years
ago. and since that time has been in the
JeWelry business in this city.
Mr.. Shaw made his start with the firm
Of Harris & Schaefer, and. after several
years spent with them, he organized and
became president OF Shaw q Berry Com
pany. with whom ne remained seven
years. In 1906 he was made president Of
the firm OF Shaw & Brown, located at
lll4 + street northwest.
Mr.. Shaws remarkable success in the
jewelry business has been due princi-
pail, 10 his originality and his exceptional
taste in selecting and presenting his
goods. II is said that no store south Of
New York can compete with Mr. Shaw
IN this respect. Owing to increase Of
business, he was forced to move TO larger
quarters about two years ago.
Mr.. Shaw, while he does not go in for
clubs 10 any extent, is a member OF the
business organizations in the city.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
WILLIAM f. MATTEsoN.

William F. Matteson, one Of the larg-
est suburban zeal estate operators In
Washington. came here in October, 1895
from Michigan, where he was born in
1876. Being country boy. he was ac-
customed 10 hard work, and though he
arrived without money he obtained a
position and, in a short while, was on
his feet financially.
He worked for the government from 1899
to 1895, In the Department OF Commerce
and Labor. Then he resigned and en-
tered the real estate business for himself.
From this small beginning he has stead
lily Increased his business, until to-day
his Office is the largest in the city exclu-
sively engaged in handling suburban
properties. He has entire control or
seven subdivisions Northwest Park, Ca
thedral Highlands. Weaver and Voor-
hee's Addition to Cleveland Park, Rich
nfond PaIk. Connecticut Avenue Hign-
lands, and Huntington Terrace.
Mr.. Matteson is member OF the Cham
her OF Commerce. Beard OF Trade. and
other business organizations His re-
sponsibility and standing are well known,
and he is generally regarded as a COM
petent judge OF realty values.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
ISAAC CANS.

Born in Baltimore City, 1865. Attended
school there. and was graduated from the
Baltimore City College In 1881. Removed
to Washington, and has lived here con-
tinuOusly since he entered commercial
life.
He is a director OF the Chamber OF Com
merce. director OF the Terminal Taxicab
Company. director of the American Ma
tional Bank. director of the Association
for the Blind. director of the Junior Re
public director of the Howard Label
Company, member of the Board of Trade.
member of the Fraternal Congress. mem
Der of the finance committee of Associat-
ed Charities, member of the Masonic fra
ternity. chairman of the publicity COM
mittee of Washington, vice president of
the Ad Writer'S League. and has been
connected with all movements in the
progress of the city.
He is also a director in the White
Cross Milk Company
He has written articles that have been
accepted by newspapers and magazines
in New York. Baltimore, Richmond. and
Washington; has lectured before the
Business High School. Woods Commercial
School. bank clerks. newspaper men, and
other organizations on topics relating to
their pursuits. His lectures have been
on commercial matters mostly, such as
The Art of Selling Merchandise" 1.-The
Art OF Advertising" THE Relation of
Business to a Community" and other
similar subjects
lie was chairman OF the automobile
parade on September 30. 1909, which was
one Of the most successful affairs Wash
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
FREDERIcK LINCOLN sIDDoNs.


F. l. Siddons. who has achieved a
position among the first lawyers OF Wash
Ing don, is native 0f London. and since
1883 has practiced before the District bar.
He was born November p. 1864. his
father being for many years the owner
and proprietor of the Calcutta English
man. India. while his mother was an
American woman. a native OF New York.
Mr.. Siddons in April. 1880. formed a
partnership with Jackson II. Ralston.
which he has continued ever. since. In
connection with'~his law practice in the
District. Mr.. Siddons has been thrown
In contact with many of the prime move
ments In local affairs, and has been ac-
tive in civil service and municipal re-
form movements since 1888
AS far as politics go. Mr. Siddons is an
anti-monopoly Democrat and favors free
trade. He is connected with the Ameri-
can Bar Association. American Society of
international Law. former president of
the Commercial Law League, Washington
Board of Trade. and Chamber Of Com
mere, chairman of committee on admis-
sions, University Club; director and coun-
sci of Union Savings Bank. director Ma
tional City Bank. member OF board of
directors of Associated Charities. and In
structor in the National Law School on
subjects Of constitutional law. evidence.
and oils and notes
He married Miss Harriet c. Van Auken
OF Virginia. April %, 1892. and is the faith
er OF two children.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

One of Washngton's most successful
florists is George c. Shaffer. whose hand
some establishment is located at Four
teenth and l streets.
Born In Prince George County, Md he
has lived In this city the greater part of
his life. Being a member of most OF the
fraternal organizations of the District Mr..
Shaffer has created a large circle of
friends. Ten years ago. he opened his
present store and by the aid of his ex-
pert knowledge of Horticulture and its
possibilities has built up one of the larg-
est business concerns Of It's kind in the
city. On October l, Mr. Shaffer will cele-
brate the tenth anniversary of the OPEN
ing of the store. People % Washington
have turned 10 this store, where are
housed so many beautiful and sweet
smelling works of nature, In times of
gladness and in times of sorrow. but they
have always found its enterprising prop
rietor prepared.
Many social functions. attended and
given by Washington's best people, would
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
WILLIAM f. GUIDE.

W. F. GUIDE was born in Lynchburg.
Va, on January 4. 1865. He came to
Washington when ne was two years old.
He attended the public schools until he
was ten years old. At this age he start
ed 10 work. and put in the evenings at
night school. He graduated from the
Spencerian Business College here in 1887
at the head of his class, after thirteen
months. In 1883 he started in the flower
business in the Center Market without
capital and only a reputation for hard
work and honesty TO make the venture i
success.
From this small beginning rose the
present firm of Guide Bros. Company.
now employing seventy-five men and US
ing 10000 feet of ground to grow its
flowers
Mr.. Guide is always ready 10 give time
and money 90 anything that will be of
aid 10 Washington. That he is held in
high esteem by the business men Is at
tested by the fact that for the past two
years he has been the choice for presi-
dent of the Chamber of Commerce. He
Is a member OF nearly twenty-five So
cieties In Washington
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
ARTHUR A. CHAPLIN.

A. A. Chaplin. senior member OF the
firm OF Chapin-Sacks Manufacturing Com
pany. better known as the maker OF the
velvet Ice Cream" was born Ia Allie
gany County. n. Y. in 1866. but when
only a year old was brought by his
parents 20 Fairfax County. Va. which he
claims as his home.
He came TO Washington when q boy
and entered into business for himself IN
1855. dealing mainly in butter and eggs.
The partnership OF Chapin-Saeks was
formed in 1883. and the rapid growth OF
the business necessitated the purchase
OF the property at First and NJ streets.
where they entered upon the manufac-
ture OF ice cream.
The Velvet Kind" as IL is generally
known. has gained such a reputation that
II is necessary to manufacture 600 gall
Ions daily. and the establishment is one
of the most sanitary and modern OF its
kind In the United States.
Mr.. Chaplin is a prominent member OF
the Chamber OF Commerce. of the Com
mercial Club. and is also identified with
the Masonic order He Is likewise a d.
rector in the Commercial National Bank.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
A. l.. CLINE.

Taking up the taxicab business in 1904.
A. L. Cline to-day leads all others in the
city engaged in auto-delivery work. Not
only is his force the largest. but he has
almost a monopoly. Besides being presi-
dent Of the Auto Livery and Federal Tax
icab Company. Mr.. Cline controls the
Federal TaXicab Company. which ne
bought January !. 1859. He has since
operated that concern separately.
In his business. he uses sixty cars and
ninety drivers. The cars are OF two
types. touring and taxicabs. and only
those Of standard makes are used, among
them being several Packards and Stude-
bakers.
Mr.. Cline's present location is 2l2 Thir-
teenth street, northwest where he has
large garage. He began business at
lO2S Connecticut avenue. having but three
touring cars at the time.
Mr.. Cline is a member Of the Automo-
bile Club of washington, the Commercial
Club, and has been member of the
Chamber Of Commerce for the last three
years.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
CHARLES A, HARTMAN.

Charles A. Hartmann, a member Of the
Chamber Of Commerce, is one of our
live and progressive business men. He
is one of the pioneer industrial life in
suranCe men OF the District. having been
engaged III that business for the past
thirty years, and has been at the head
of several OF the largest local life in
surance institutions. and is now president
of the Royal Life Insurance Company.
one of the Capitals up-to-date and pro-
gressive institutions.
He is also treasurer of the Standard
Manufacturing Company, and connected
with other lines of business. Mr.. Hart
mann is also an enthusiastic member Of
the Pioneer Bowling Team. and is one
of its leading bowlers.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
l.. A, sNEAD.

L. A. snead is Washington manager OF
the White Oak Coal Company.
The White Oak Coal Company began
business in Washington as wholesale and
retail dealers in coal in the spring Of
1901 The business has grown rapidly. ana
is to-day one OF the largest coal COM
panies in the city.
Mr.. Snead is a young man. twenty-five
years OF age and understands the coal
business thoroughly. having spent FIVE
years on the mines OF the above COM
pany. He also filled position OF Southern
salesman for this company. from which
point he was transferred 10 Washington
to open an Office at this point
Mr.. Snead is an ardent advocate OF the
purchase Of coal on specification basis.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

owners of Sautters restaurant, 502-504
Ninth street northwest The business OF
this cafe has increased under their man
agement over 400 per cent
Fred Miller is a member OF Osiris
Lodge 26. F. A A. NJ, Mount Horab
Chapter, No. 7, Columbia commandery
So, ?, knights TemplaFs. and Almas Tenn
pie. Mystic Shrine He is e director Of
the Columbia Building Association and
the Provident Savings Bank. and a MEM
Der Of the Chamber Of Commerce. Be-
sides these. Mr.. Miller is a member Of
the Grotto and is affiliated with several
charitable organizations.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
T. ARTHUR SMITH.

T. Arthur Smith has in recent years
assumed leading role in the theatrical
and musical affairs of Washington. He
is also interested IN several well-known
business enterprises. which tend 70 weld
his interests IN the development OF a
greater Washington.
Through the theatrical agency which
he established in 1901. Mr.. Smith has pre-
sented to Washington many of the IA
nous metropolitan stars. Some were
presented in plays. others In recitals and
concerts. Gadski and Sembrich were
among the stars thus introduced TO
Washington The Philharmonic Orches-
ira Is also under the management OF Mr.
Smith.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
.InHN II. HARREII

John p. Harreli, president Of the Co
lumbia Building Association. is one OF
the biggest factors In real estate condi-
tons in Washington.
Mr.. Harrell. though a native OF Vir-
glnia. has lived here FOR fifteen years, ten
OF which he followed mercantile pursuits,
and for the last FIVE years he has eli
gagged In the real estate business. He
owns over fifty pieces Of real estate in
Washington.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
JOHN COLLINS.

Mr.. Collins Is one Of the city's leading
electricians. having been engaged IN the
business for more than fifteen years.
He was associated with John r Gallo
way for six years. and during this Pc
riod he devoted especial attention TO
general construction work
IN the last five years. IN which Mr..
Collins has been engaged in business for
himself. he has made wonderful strides.
and his shops are a mart of enterprise
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
FRED. w. MILLER.

Fred. w. Miller. born in the District,
has been in the restaurant business from
boyhood. and to-day is one Of the leaders
in this line in Washington.
Mr.. Miller comes from a family OF
caterers. His father, the late Charles H.
Miller. was for many years proprietor of
the then famous Johns Restaurant,
Seventh and d streets northwest, which
made its name as an oyster house.
Mr.. Miller is associated with his
brother. John H. Miller. who constitute
the firm Of Miller Brothers, and are
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
NJ. STEIN.

NJ. Stein is one Of the younger set OF
business men OF the city who have work.
ed their way up by hard work and close
attention 10 business Mr.. Stein was
born in Washington in 1874, and received
his education in the public schools OF
this city.
In 1910 he started in business on a
small scale at s04 r street, and now his
establishment takes IN all four OF the
stores from 500 TO sic F street. He has
tsen a member Of the Chamber Of Com
merce FOR three years.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
HENRY ACHTER1IRCHEy.

Henry Achterkirchen was born Febru-
airy q. 1915. in + oar-~ Germany. He
reached America
Immediately went
and coal business
tin, 4S9 NJ street
years service witt r N
terkirchen entered en-
Otto Toussaint. Il sr
Summit House, s,
northwest. where re f-r
years.
In 1897 Mr. AchteTA.- .-r rct
cafe at 200 Seventh street northwest.
After twelve years OF successful business
Mr.. Achterkirchen sold the business and
then went back to his native town, Han
Continued on Psge Z, Column 0.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
DR.. III. :. HURSH.

DR.. II s. Hursh. graduate Of the Balu-
more College OF Dental Surgery, came to
this city August !, 1853. from his old
home in Canton, Ohio.
On January l. 1919. he opened a dental
Office at 95 F street northwest, over
ODonneirs drug store. DIR. Hursh has
been practicing dentistry for FIVE years.
and believes Washington 10 be a good
field. He became a member OF the Wash
ington Chamber OF Commerce six months
ago.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
LESTER ID. MOORE. Ii

Lester p. Moore, jr., distributor for the
REQ and Palmer Singer cars, at $40 Four
teenth street northwest. has been a resi-
dent OF Washington since a boy. He has
been in the automobile business for four
years. The first year he sold twelve
cars, and the past year be has a sales
record of 10
He is most enthusiastic over the merits
OF the REQ He attributes its popularity
10 the makers policy Of sticking 10 one
model. with such improvements each
year as are deemed advisable.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
SAMUEL III. MOORE

Samuel a. Moore is the president of the
Samuel II. Moore Company. with cRces
In the Colorado Building. general agents
OF the Fidelity and Casualty Company.
OF New York. Born in Iowa IN 1870,
when three years old his parents removed
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

and optimistic thought and energy. He
holds the distinction of having written
the largest amount Of paid-fOr business
OF any agent or manager during the last
year.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

not have attained the success with which
they were credited had it not been for
the artistic eye and careful attention Of
this florist
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
CHAMBER MAKING
ITS POWER FELT
Trade Body Unites Forces
for the Public Good.
rs ONLY THREE YEARS OLD

Crows Out of Idea that 1t Pays for
PubIic-spirited Men TO Work To-
gether in UpbuiIding CIty-Brief
Review OF What Is Attempted-Or-
ganized I'm May, 1907.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

ington has ever had. and has been on
ell important committees for the inau-
gural for the past twenty years.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

Continued on Pege 7, Column Q.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-11-10
Lion Fondles a Child.

In Pittsburg a savage lion fond
led the hand that a child thrust
into his cage. Danger to child
is sometimes great when least re-
garded. Often it comes through
Colds, Group andWhooping cough.
They slay thousands that DR..
Kings New Discovery could have
saved. "A few doses cured our
baby Of a very bad case of Group, +"
writes Mrs. George B. Davis of
Flat Rock, N. G. I'VE always
give it to him when he takes cold.
It's a wonderful medicine for ba-
bies." Best for Coughs, Colds,
LaGrippe, Asthma, Hemorrhag-
es, Weak Lungs. Soc. $1.O0. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by VIM.
Kipp's Sons Co.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-11-10
TIMES FOR HOLDING
COMMON PL E A S
COURTS, A. D. 1911.
STATE OF OHIO, SECOND
JUDICIAL DISTRICT.

1t is ordered that the time of the begin
ming of the terms of the Common Pleas
Courts OF the several cNuutieH In said judi
cial district for the year 1911 be fixed as fol-
lows, tO-wit:
Butler County-Op the 3rd day of Janua-
ry; on the lst DAY OF May, and on the 2nd
day of October.
January; on the LIST day of May, and on the
2nd day of October.
clan Ike COunty-On the 3rd day of January;
on the lst day of May, and on the 2nd day
Clinton tounty-On the 3rd day OF Janu-
ary; on the Sth day of May, ana on the End
HHPKE coqnty-on the $,d day
day OIL May, anu on the End day of October.
Greene County-On the Bird day of Janu-
ary; on the lst day OF May, and on the End
day of October.
Miami County-On the 3rd day of Janua-
ry; on The 18th day of April, and on the End
N Montgomery County-on the Srd day Of
January on the 8 day OF April, ana Oh
the End day OF October.
Preble County-On the 9Th day of Janua-
| ~; on the 9Th day OF May, and the End day
| of October.
Warren County-On the 81 III day of Janu-
| airy; on the 3rd day OF April, and on the End
day of October.
It's further ordered that the courts of the
First subdivision be held by The Judges le-
siding therein. except as otherwise proVid-
ed.
That the courts of the Second subdivision
be held by the Judges residing tn Ell elm, ex-
cept as otherwise provided.
That the courts OF the Third subdivision be
held by the Judges residing therein, except
as otherwise provided.
lis further ordered that the Hon. Char es
II. KYLE be designated as SupervIsilg & Judge
and that the said terms of court begin at 10
O'Clock am.
CHARLES H. KYLE,
MILTON CLARK.
william VILLA Nv v. TEEGARDEN,
EDWARD ]. WEST,
ALBERT H. .KUNKLE,
L. o. MIDDLETON.
WALTER JONES,
OREN BRITT BROWN,
ULYSSkS y. MARTIN,
EDWARD L. SNEIDKER,
WARREN GARD,
CLAREN NCE MURPHY,
ELAN FISHER,
Judges Second Judicial District.
Dated al Dayton Ohio, this 18th dsy of Oc-
| tober, A, d. 1910.
The State of Ohio, Darke County, SIS:
| /, Ed. william g, Clerk OF Common Pleas
| Court of said DAFke county, and State Of
Ohio, 90 hereby certify the foregoing to bea
| true and correct copy of the original order
made by the Judges of the second Common
| Pleas Judicial Dlsu let of the state OF Ohio,
| liking the tel ms of The Common PleasCOurts
| in the several counties comprising said Dis
| tricJ for the year 1911, now on hle In the Of
flee OF the Clerk OF the Com mon Pleas Court,
Tor said DaI Ike County, Ohio, and entered OF
record ON tue Journal of said Court
Inwitness wher, of, have herenntO SET
my hand and afi xed the sea! of said court
at Greenville. Ohio, this lsth day of Octo-
h'r, n. ID, iSl0 - ,,,,rN..
Clerk of Common Pleas Court OF DaTke
County, Ohio.
OCT. q, l9lOws
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-11-10

Report of Committee appointed to exs
anime Commissioners Report un-
der the provisions Of Section 251o
of the
GENERAL CODE.
To the Honorable William w. Tee
Garden, Judge Of the Court Of Com
mon Pleas within and for Darke
County Ohio:
The Committee heretofore appointed to
examine the Annual Report of the Com
missioners of SAID county supInlts the
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-11-10
Miss Ida Irwin spent Sunday

Dayton Acetylene Generator Co.,
who was found guilty and SEN
fenced to eighteen months in the
penitentiary by Judge Jones at
Troy, Ohio, for obtaining money
under false pretenges by selling
bogus gas stock, will have to
serve his sentence, the Circuit
court holding that the indictment
was proper. He is out under
$2500 bond, and, it is said, his
whereabouts are unknown.
David Beam died last Thurs
day night of dropsy and Bright's
disease at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Susan Wertz, East Fourth
street, aged ga years. Mr.. Beam
formerly resided near Beams
vile, but of late years held po-
sition in the round house of
railroad in Kansas, until his all
ment compelled him to quit work. |
He never married. Funeral SER
vices were held from the resi- |
dence Sunday morning and the |
inferred in the Beams
vile cemetery.
Mrs. Mary E. Newman, moth
er of Mrs. Harvey Tucker, died
at the latter's home on Central
avenue at 5 o'clock Monday NOR
ming, aged 81 years. The de-
ceased formerly resided at Cas-
line, but had made her home
With her daughters family for
he past few months. Three
ons-David Newman of San Ber-
CAL, Frank and Will
lam Newman of Castine, and a
laughter, Mrs. Tucker, survive
Ter. Funeral services were held
It Castine yesterday, where in
was also made.
Mrs. Mary Dininger was found
lead in bed last Friday morning
Ibout 8 o'clock, by her daughter,
Mrs. Maggie Townsend, at her
lome on West Fourth street,
leath having ensued some five or
'ix hours previous, from all ap-
)earances. Mrs. Dininger had
)een in failing health for some
but retired Thursday
hight feeling about as usual, and
IN Thursday had visited another
laughter, Mrs. DR.. Fitzgerald,
living next door to her home.
Death is supposed to have been
he result of heart disease. Mrs.
Oininger was aged nearly seven
,ysix years, and is survived by a
son, Isaac Dininger, living on the
I'D home farm west of town, and
Ter two daughters, besides sew
sral grandchildren and a large
circle of friends, relatives and
acquaintances. Funeral services
we're held Sunday afternoon at
The Reformed church, and her
inferred in the Dininger |
cemetery, west of town.
Lion Fondles a Child.
H.. fo,,1