A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34178 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: September 5 1878 Article Description: The Nuptial Knot Article Text: The Nuptial Knot The Metropolitan M. E. Church last night was the scene of a brilliant gathering, assembled to witness the nuptials of Capt. Edward E. Holman, of Holly Springs, Miss., and Miss Marian A. Bowen, sister of Mr. J. E. M. Bowen, examiner of trade marks in the Patent Office. Miss Bowen, a very beautiful blonde, was attired in an elegant princesse dress en traine, of white satin, and wore the traditional orange blossoms in her flaxen tresses. The groom, who is a singularly handsome gentleman, dark hair and eyes, was attired in the customary bridal suit. As they entered the church, Mastor Willie Cohen played in fine style Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March.” Rev. Dr. Lanahan performed the wedding ceremony. Many distinguished persons in Washington society, friends of the happy couple, were present. After a reception at the house of the bride’s mother, Mr. and Mrs. Holman took the 9 o’clock train for an extended trip northward. Before their return to Washington, they will pas! s through Holly Springs, were the groom’s family reside. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34177 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: September 5 1878 Article Description: A Bar Room Fracas Article Text: A Bar Room Fracas PETE DONNELLY, who keeps a whiskey shop on the corner of Tenth and C streets, was arrested with a companion named HENRY FITZGERALD about 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon for an assault with intent to kill one JOHN SHERLOCK, who is employed in a stable near DONNELLY’s saloon. It seems that SHERLOCK tried to get credit for a drink from DONNELLY, who refused, and was abused therefor by SHERLOCK, who went out threatening to bring a crowd and whip DONNELLY. Mrs. DONNELLY got SHERLOCK out and tried to keep the two men apart. On his attempting to re-enter she received a severe kick in the abdomen from SHERLOCK. This made her scream, and DONNELLY merged from his place armed with an iron bar, and accompanied by FITZGERALD, they chased SHERLOCK and his crowd to B Street where, on coming up, DONNELLY felled him to the ground by a blow on the head with the ironbar. Sergeant GUY and Officer DUVALL arrested DONNELLY and his friend, and SHERLOCK was cared for by his friends and his w! ound dressed, the injury not being considered serious. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34174 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: September 5 1878 Article Description: Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hunt Celebrate Their 50th Anniversary Article Text: Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hunt Celebrate Their 50th Anniversary Mr. Amos Hunt and his estimable wife yesterday celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage day. The family re-union at this “golden wedding” last night at Mr. Hunt’s residence, 210 A Street, NE, was a most interesting affair, bringing under the same roof seven children and 13 grandchildren. Two of the children, sons, live the one in Albany, NY, and the other in Lafayette, Ind., the remainder of the children dwelling in Washington. Mr. Hunt was born in 1803, and is consequently in his 76th year. He belongs to a family noted for longevity and vigor, and moves around with an agility more properly appertaining to a man 40 years old than to one who has passed his three score and ten.” His father and two uncles celebrated their golden weddings, one of the uncles with his wife over two years ago commemorating the 64th anniversary of their married life. Mrs. Hunt, who is equally as active as her husband, was born in 1806 and is now in her 73rd year. The parlors ! were profusely and elegantly decorated with flowers, one pyramidal bouquet, a present, being a novelty of floral skill and taste. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt were the recipients of many handsome presents from their old friends in Washington, they having lived here since 1849 (1840??). An elegant banquet was spread in the dining room to which full justice was done. The occasion was one of much interest. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34169 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: September 5 1878 Article Description: A Diver’s Misfortune Article Text: A Diver’s Misfortune About 9 o’clock last night Mr. FORREST THORN, aged 25, an employee of Saks, the clothier, with three companions, entered the swimming school on E street for the purpose of enjoying a bath. On coming out of the dressing room, Mr. Thorn stood up on the rail at the eastern end of the building, which he had never visited before, and dived overboard. Unfortunately at this end of the tank the water is only about 3 feet deep, the bottom being of hard cement. Prof. ODLUM, who saw the contemplated jump, called to THORN, but too late to stop him. The latter came to the surface in an insensible condition, having struck his head with such force as to suffer concussion of the brain. H was immediately rescued by the attendants, and medical aid summoned. Four physicians responded, and restoratives were applied to the gentleman, who soon recovered sufficiently to be taken to his home on E street. His condition last night was as comfortable as could be expected. Here can be no blam! e whatever attached to the management of the Natatorium, for every precaution has been taken to prevent an accident of this kind. The shallow water, which is only used by the smaller boys in learning to swim, is roped off, and the spring board, trapeze, etc., are at the western end. There were at least 100 people in the building at the time, and had Mr. THORN thought but one moment before taking his leap, he would have been spared the accident. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34168 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: August 13 1878 Article Description: City Personals Article Text: City Personals F. Singer, U. S. Navy, is at the Ebbitt House. H. P. Grace, U. S. Navy, is anchored at the St. James. Mr. Webb C. Hayes’ engagement to a young lady of Ohio is announced. Baron Tr. V. Leitenberger, of Vienna, has parlors at the Riggs House. Major N. Vedder and Miss Belle Bedder are at their home, 1111 Massachusetts Avenue after a long absence in Georgia. Mr. H. T. Crosby, chief clerk of the War department, has returned from his trip to the West, and has resumed his duties. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34156 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: April 28 1893 Article Description: Miss Dr. Sarah G. Jones - First Colored Woman Licesed to Practice Medicine in Virginia Article Text: Miss Dr. Sarah G. Jones - The First Colored Woman Licensed to Practice Medicine in Virginia Richmond, Va. April 27. The second woman to be licensed to practice medicine in this State during the history of the Commonwealth is Sarah G. Jones, a mulatto of this city. She is a graduate of the Medical School of Howard College, Washington city. Doctress Jones was one of a class of five who were before the State board of medical examiners for examination. She stood well in all branches except anatomy, and although she did not make the minimum mark, she was passed by he board today. The first lady doctor passed the board three years ago. Doctress Jones expects to practice exclusively among colored people. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34155 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: June 9 1889 Article Description: Graduates of the Kindergarten Institute Article Text: Graduates of the Kindergarten Institute Misses Mattie O. Winne, Virgie Scraggs, Mary Morgan, Sallie K. Lippincott, Bertie Pratt, Isabella J. Paul, Kate Simmons, Ella Nichols, Margaret T. McPherson, Ella Crystal, and Julia D. Farrow graduated last night at the commencement exercises of the Froebel Kindergarten at the Church of Our Father. Rev. Dr. Leonard, Rev. D. Elliott, Superintendent of Schools Powell, Mrs and Miss Pollock, and others were on the platform. The children contributed largely to the entertaining programme by their interesting exercises. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34154 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: May 8 1889 Article Description: A Baker’s Dozen of Graduates Article Text: A Baker’s Dozen of Graduates Invitations are out for the commencement exercises of the National College of Pharmacy, which will be held at Albaugh’s Opera House on May 16. The salutatory will be delivered by Mr. Monte Griffith and the valedictory by Mr. William Herbst. The degrees will be conferred by Prof. H.E. Kadsowski (?), Phar. D., president of the college, and Prof. E. T. Fristoe (unreadable) will deliver the address to the graduating class. The members of the graduating class are Edward Boyd, District of Columbia; John S. Clemence, District of Columbia; William E. Emory, Pennsylvania; W. W. Fisher, Pennsylvania; Charles J. Gillette, New York; S. F. Grimes, Maryland; William P. Herbst, Pennsylvania; Jon S. Higdon, Maryland; M. A. Menke, District of Columbia; Charles J. Ording, Illinois; James O’Donnell, District of Columbia; George B. Weiss, District of Columbia, and Robert L. Wrenn, Virginia. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34126 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: August 13 1878 Article Description: The Matrimonial Yoke Article Text: The Matrimonial Yoke Lucille Josephine Trent has filed a suit by her attorneys, Messrs. Birney & Birney, for divorce from Richard Owens Trent. The parties were married in Detroit, Michigan, December 9, 1875, by Rev. L.R. Fisk, her maiden name being Dandelet. One child, since deceased, was born of the union. On April 17, 1875, the defendant is alleged to have deserted his wife without cause, and has ever since refused to live with her as his wife, and has wholly neglected to provide for her support. Absolute divorce and the right to resume her former name is sought by the complainant. The defendant’s whereabouts are stated to be unknown, but he is supposed to be residing in Indian Territory at Fort Gibson. A suit for divorce has been instituted by Julia Dulany Peabody against her husband, J. K. Peabody. Mr. D. W. Glassie is counsel for the complainant, and Mr. E. R. D. Mayne has entered his appearance for the defendant. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34123 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: August 3 1878 Article Description: City News in Brief Article Text: City News in Brief Mr. N. Childs, Jr., will represent The Post at the Washington grove camp meeting, and act as its special correspondent. The paper can be had every morning at his tent and from the newsboys. John W. Rogers has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. Mrs. Johanna Reese has discontinued proceedings against her husband for a divorce. Officer Marks, of the First Precinct, found the dead body of a white female infant in James Creek canal yesterday morning. John E. Spaninburge, of Richmond, Va., and Mrs. Julia Noble, of Danville, Va., were the only couple licensed to marry yesterday. The liquor license of James E. Barrett was the only one approved by the licensing board this week. He keeps a saloon opposite the Schuetzen Pak on the Seventh street road. An old soldier named Jeremiah Sullivan was found wandering in an insane condition near the City Hall on Thursday. Yesterday the necessary papers were procured from the War Department, and the poor fellow was sent to St. Elizabeth. Maggie Murphy was found by the police at a house on E Street between Third and Four-and-a-Half Streets, in a sick and destitute condition yesterday, and turned over to Sanitary Officer Connell, who had her conveyed to the almshouse. M. Holtzman of Georgetown denies that his dog bit Mr. Myer’s child four times, as stated, but only once, and that slightly. The dog was a very valuable one, Mr. Holtzman having been offered $75 for him repeatedly, but at Mrs. Myers’ request, the animal was killed. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34119 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: July 30 1878 Article Description: Local Happenings Article Text: Local Hapenings A Washington Bigamist: A case of hitherto unsuspected bigamy, committed by a Washington man, comes to light in the following facts: November 7, 1872, a bill or divorce was entered by Mary F. Osborn nee Goodrick against Charles Osborne. The parties were married in Christ Church by Rev. Mr. Olds, and the grounds for the divorce granted June 18, 1873, were the defendant’s cruelty and desertion. It now appears that Osborne when he left here went to Sioux City, Iowa, where he married again in September 1872. After he had deserted this wife last fall, she heard something of a Washington marriage and subsequent divorce, and now has positive information on the subject, and the consolation of knowing that she is not legally bound to Osborne, his marriage to her having been bigamous. Georgetown Gossip: - Gus Dyson, arrested by Officer Green last Saturday for attempted outrage, was sent to the grand jury under $5,000 bonds. - Miss M. T. Earle and Mrs. Archer leave this morning for Atlantic City. - About half past 10 o’clock Monday night, Mr. J. R. Dixon, of the canal boat “Albert Zeigler,” residing at Point of Rocks, MD, was assaulted by two colored men about 100 yards above the Aqueduct bridge, on the canal road. He was knocked down, and his pocket-book containing $15 taken from him. He could give no description of the thieves, they making good their escape before he came to his senses. Bleeding From His Lungs: While Mr. Frank W. Foote, a clerk in the Pension Office, was waiting at the Baltimore & Ohio depot to take the afternoon train for Bladensburg, he was taken with a severe hemorrhage of the lungs. Officer Boyle called Dr. Ketcham, who rendered medical aid and afterwards took Mr. Foote to his home, 105 Sixth St, NE. The New Work House: The work for completing the new workhouse has been awarded as follows: Carpenter work J. G. Naylor; plastering, W. Mendenhall; painting, Crossfield & Coombs; stone work, Burns & Benner; ironwork, White & Bro. The cost of the work, according to the bids of the above firms, will be $2,813. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34104 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: July 30 1878 Article Description: Reese’s Release Article Text: Reese’s Release A suit for divorce was filed yesterday by Johanna Reese against Charles P. Reese. She alleges great cruelty and adultery on the part of her husband, who, she alleges, boasts of the [unreadable] crime, and declares he wishes her dead. An injunction to restrain him from assaulting or annoying her is also sought. Justice Wylie issued a restraining order, returnable August [unreadable] whereby the defendant is enjoined not to [unreadable] or annoy his wife. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34103 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: July 24 1878 Article Description: A Second Trial for Divorce Article Text: A Second Trial for Divorce A second suit for divorce was entered yesterday by Elizabeth Wenzel against John Wenzel. A former suit in which the same parties were involved was recently dismissed for discrepancy in the dates, and this bill would seem to have the same vice, it being alleged that the parties were married in Alexandria by Rev. D. F. Sprigg December 24, 1878. Assaults with a club, dislocating his wife’s fingers, threats, and attempts to take life with a knife, habitual drunkenness for 4 years, and non-support of his family are among the causes alleged for the divorce. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34102 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: July 22 1878 Article Description: City News in Brief Article Text: City News in Brief The renewed bond of Mr. T. B. Entwisle as inspector of buildings has been approved by the Commissioners. The order was granted on Saturday for the withdrawal of the papers in the notorious Mitchell divorce suit. A coal oil explosion took place Saturday evening at house No. 605 L Street, SW, occupied by James Schofield. Damage about $25. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34101 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: July 13 1878 Article Description: City News in Brief Article Text: City News in Brief William A. Lipphard and Norah E. Bredekamp were licensed to marry yesterday. A decree of divorce has been granted in the suit of Ernestine H. Studley against Seymour L. Studley. A suit has been entered by Cora S. Stead for divorce from her husband, Will E. Stead on the ground of his cruel treatment. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34100 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: July 10 1878 Article Description: City News in Brief Article Text: City News in Brief A divorce has been applied for by Louisa Schmedtie from her marriage with Henry Schmedtie. District licenses were issued yesterday to James Logan, hack, and George Wise & Co., insurance agency. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34099 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: July 8 1878 Article Description: A Dreadful Catalogue of Unhappy and Broken Homes Article Text: A Dreadful Catalogue of Unhappy and Broken Homes The apparent dullness of the District divorce mill of late has been occasioned by the practice, which has grown up since Justice MacArthur took charge of the court, of granting decrees privately. The wisdom, or indeed expediency of parties interested taking pains to keep such matters private, is merely a question of taste, in view of the frequent speedy marriages of the divorced couples. The privacy thus obtained is only temporary, as just as soon as the transaction is made one of record, reporters have full access to the facts. More than ordinary pains have been taken in the case of Robert W. C. Mitchell, private secretary to Carl Schurz. The early stages of his suit for divorce from his wife, Laura E. Mitchell, instituted August 11, 1877, have been pretty well ventilated. The wife’s cross bill and answer, filed August 16, were also given due publicity. The allegations of these previous documents were only exceeded in dreadful humiliations by the testimony subsequen! tly taken in the case in Chicago, this city, and elsewhere. As indicated by the cross bill, answer, reflection, etc., the contest was a very bitter one. Indeed, it was freely said at the time that on the result depended Mitchell’s retaining his place with Schurz. On May 24th, the bill and cross bill were quietly dismissed by consent of the counsel on both sides, and a new suit entered by his wife. This last move was made and the subsequent steps carried on in a carefully planned manner, so as to avoid all publicity. No opposition being made on the part of the husband, the decree was granted. The custody of the youngest child, Walter, is given to the wife and the two elder ones, Aureille J. and Robert C., to the father. This, though perhaps of most general interest, is not the only decree which has been recently gotten through without appearing on the proceedings of the court. Catherine Hands entered suit for divorce from Adam C. Hands, on January 16. The parties ! were married November 10, 1872, and had one child. The causes alleged in this case were drunkenness, non-support, and adultery. The decree gives the wife the custody of her child. The suit of Catherine E. Ward against George E. Ward has also recently been privately completed by a decree of divorce. The pair were married by the Rev. Mr. Benson, at Alexandria, January 17, 1862. Drunkenness and bad conduct generally were the causes alleged. Next comes the case of James F. Linden, who sued for divorce from his wife, Mary A. Linden, nee Eldridge. The cause set forth in the petition and sustained in the testimony was an inability on the part of the wife to fill the marriage relation. They were married by Rev. Dr. Gray in October 1874. Isaac Alexander married his late wife, who had like himself been previously married, in St. Patrick’s church, in this city, on September 19, 1876, the Rev. J. A. Walter officiating at the ceremony. On April 25, he entered suit for divorce, claiming that consummation of the marriage rite was impossible. The! decree of divorce was granted secretly, like the rest. Mr. Alexander has since remarried. Harry J. McMurray and Hattie R. Evans were married in November 1874, by Rev. B. Peyton Brown. On march 8, the wife entered suit for divorce, alleging cruelty, threats, desertion and non-support. The decree was granted, giving her the custody of their only child, a girl. The romantic marriage of Miss Mary Herbert with Manuel A. Mendez in October 1872 was also recently declared null and void by one of Justice MacArthur’s private decrees. The bill, which was filed April 1, declares that the marriage took place at the Y. M. C. A. rooms, and was against her will or consent. Rev. G. A. Hall, the then secretary of the association, celebrated the rites for the parties. The manner of the marriage and the desertion of Mendez in December 1872 were the causes for the divorce. A petition has been filed by Lester W. Burton for divorce from Nellie L. Burton. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34098 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: July 1 1878 Article Description: The Lamborn Divorce Suit Article Text: The Lamborn Divorce Suit Mary G. Lamborn has entered a suit for divorce from her husband, George F. Lamborn. The petition states that the parties were married September 28th, 1870, in this city, and that soon afterwards she discovered that he was associating with improper women. The fact of his being charged with stealing money letters from the Post Office, and that through her efforts he was pardoned, is also referred to. A specific act of adultery, on January 20, 1877, is also charged, when Mr. Lamborn is accused of having passed the night with one Daisy Goodman at 1300 D street. The right of the complainant to resume her maiden name of Smith is also prayed. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34097 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: May 28 1878 Article Description: City News in Brief Article Text: City News in Brief Lena Madden was pardoned from the workhouse by the District Commissioners yesterday. The following persons have been re-elected trustees of the Macedonia Baptist Church: James Howard, George Ware, and Spencer Alexander. A decree, not in open court, has been granted D. J. Coffman in his suit for divorce from his wife Sarah Jeanette. Infidelity was the cause. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=34092 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: May 27 1878 Article Description: City News in Brief Article Text: City News in Brief A divorce suit has been entered by Alice P. Cook against her husband, Willis R. Cook. The new Recorder of Deeds is a short, fat man. His abdominal exuberance is masked by a ponderous pair of shoulders. District licenses were issued on Saturday to J. H. Gridley, notary; Lizzie Wheeler, junk dealer; and Thomas P. Gatchel, insurance returns. Some of the members of the old Columbia volunteer fire company will make their annual visit to Glenwood today for the purpose of painting the rail and doing other necessary work at the monument of their cherished comrade, Benjamin C. Greenup, who was killed in the line of duty May 6th, 1856. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com