The Washington herald., 1914-05-24
NOTED EDUCATOR, II,
DIES AT HIS HOME
Dr.. Launcelot M. Blackford. Former
Principal of Episcopal High.
III for Long Time.
FUNERAL WILL BE ON TUESDAY

Alexandria, Va, May 2a-Dr. Launce-
lot Minor Blackboard. seventy-seven
years old, up to year ago principal Of
the Episcopal High School. and one OF
the best known educators In the South.
died at 80 O'Clock this afternoon at
his country home. Greenwood" near
the high school in Fairfax County.
Dr. Blackboard has been in failing
health for more than year and at one
time was stricken with paralysis
Besides his wife he leaves five sons.
DR.. John Blackford, Rochester, MINI. !:
Amber, Randolph Fairfax. Launcelot
Minor. jr., and Starge Blackford. all Of
Seminary Hill.
His funeral will take place at o'clock
Tuesday afternoon from the chapel at
the Episcopal Theological Seminary.
high school and also many from the
Episcopal Theological Seminary. viii At
tend the services.
Or. blackboard for forty-three years wes
principal Of the Episcopal High School.
but owing TO old age he relinquished that
position June Il. 1918, and was succeeded
by Prof A. r. Hoxton.
He was born in Fredericksburg, Va.
February g. 1887 He received his edu-
cation at private schools and also the
of Virginia, and from the
degree of master Of arts in 1860
When the war between the States broke
out he enlisted as a private in the Rock
bridge artillery and saw four years serv
ice. coming out with the rank Of cap
tain.
For five years after the close of the
war he taught at Norwood School. Nell
son County, and from there he came to
the Episcopal High School, where he
continued for forty-three years as prin-
cipal.
DR.. Blackford was vestryman Of his.
toric Christ Church, where he was a
regular communicate. Washington and
Lee University conferred the degree OF
LII. d. on him In 1904.
On behalf of the board of supervisors
Of Alexandria County. Capt. Crandall
Commonwealth attorney. has
filed suit to recover the sum Of 1850
from W. T. Hodges. superintendent OF
county schools, alleged to have been
paid him during a period of three years
In excess of his regular salary of 81 200
4 year. The case is slated to be heard
at the June term Of the court 1t Is al
eyed that while Mr.. Hodges salary was
800 year additional. which has been
running for three years.
Capt. r. F. Knox, auctioneer. today
sold at public auction. a frame dwelling
house and lot near the union passenger
-ailway station to James ]. Kelly, for
'sz and seven lots of ground in the
square bounded by Princess, Fayette,
)ronoco and Payne streets, to H. A
Stewart for $3.50
J. d. Normoyle, real estate dealer, has
sold to Mrs. "A. Sidney Maniin. the house
Ind lot, III South Columbus street. Mrs.
Aankin will tear down the present struc-
.ure and erect on the site modern
Prick residence
Mr.. Normoyle also has sold for Carroll
?. Hines to Edward w. Long. house
md lot in st. Elmo. Alexandria County
Miss Kathleen Margaret Sullivan,
laughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles j.
and James Patrick Wells, both
Z this city, last evening eloped to
N. c., where they were mar
led today. A telegram was received
ere this morning announcing the mar
iage. Both left here last night for the
outh, ostensibly to visit relatives. and
he news of their marriage came as a
urprise. Both are well known here. Fol-
owing the wedding they left for an ex-
ended Southern bridal trip. After June
they will be at home at 800 Prince
treet, the home of the parents Of the
bridegroom, Mr.. and Mrs. James T.
Wells.
T. d. Hudson, Of Kellys Ford. Fauquier |
ounty, Va, has been appointed division |
equity collector Of internal revenue for |
his district. Mr.. Hudson will maintain |
n office here IN the Postoffiee Building. |
lie succeeds Capt Fountain Beattie. |
mo held that position for the last forty |
ears. Only once during that time was |!
e out Of Office, and that was under the |
Of Grover Cleveland.
The Alexandria Hospital building fund
ow amounts to $30.7saH. A total of SOS |
'as added today. Among the contribu- |
ons handed In today were the follow |
g: Henry Raader & Sons, $50; anony- |
ious contributor. Charleston, w. Va.
.: George Wise, Is: Charles A. Sulli- |
an. so: Potomac Lodge, !. A. of NJ. IS:
L G. Smith, Frank Glasgow, and d. c. \
S each.
Members of Old Dominion Commandery.
10. II. Knights Templar. win attend
lscensione Day services at the Methodist
rotestant Church At 8 o'clock tomorrow
fternoon. A sermon on The Cross'
i'll be preached by Rev. c. II. Suaus-
urg, pastor. Members of the command
~ will assemble at its asylum at 2:3o
clock. and, headed by the American In-1
Ian Guard Band, march In body to thef