The Evening Star Wednesday, January 4, 1888
Dropped Dead On The Street
The Sudden End of Charles S. Moore
The sudden and entirely unexpected death of Mr. Charles S. Moore last evening was a great shock to his friends and acquaintances. He was apparently in good health and was certainly in good spirits. He was with a number of his friends during the evening. About 12 o'clock he was in Johnson's Restaurant eating luncheon and after a hearty meal he went out in company with Charles F. Towle, Edward Johnson, W.F. Hudson and C.M. Smith. While passing along 13th Street, between E and Pennsylvania Avenue, without warning of any kind, he fell forward on his knees and then toppled over to the pavement. When his friends lifted him up, to their horror they found that he was dead. A carriage was at once summoned and the body was removed to his house, 825 12th Street Northwest. His mother and his two brothers were overwhelmed by the unexpectedness of the event. His intimate friends, Mr. William Dickson and Dr. H.E. Leach, were notified and they rendered all the aid possible to the afflicted family. Dr. Stanton and Dr. Leach made and examination and found that death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage. Coroner Patterson visited the house this morning and gave a certificate to that effect. This was not the first attack of this character that had visited Mr. Moore. Five years ago he fell on 7th Street and it was thought then that he was dead. A few years later he had a lighter attack of the same trouble while in New York. He was aware of his tendency in this direction and some time ago he gave up cigarette smoking, as he thought it had an injurious effect. He has been spoken of recently in connection with the position of District Attorney and his friends have been active in his behalf. Judge MacArthur warmly endorsed him and so did General S.S. Henkle in whose office he read law. He had, in addition, the support of a number of the members of the bar and prominent citizens and naturally his mind had become engrossed somewhat in the canvas which was being made in his behalf. It is thought that the excitement growing out of this might have had something to do with this attack.
A Sketch Of The Deceased
Mr. Moore was only twenty-nine years of age. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia and his father dying when he was a mere boy, his mother removed the family to this city, where they have since resided. Mr. Moore was educated in Mr. Young's School and after reading law with General Henkle was admitted to the bar. He was one of the assistants of District Attorney Corkhill and was in charge of a number of important cases while connected with that office. He was prominently identified with the Democratic Party of the District, not only as a worker, but as a speaker. He was an officer of the Columbia Democratic Club and a member of the Jackson Democratic Association. He was a well-known Mason and was a member of DeMolay Commandery of the Columbia Chapter and of the New Jerusalem Lodge. He was an officer of the Washington Lodge of Elks and was Captain and Judge Advocate on the staff of the Washington Light Infantry.
The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock Friday from the late residence of the deceased and the interment will be at Oak Hill.
The Announcement In The Criminal Court
In the Criminal Court this morning before the pending trial was resumed, Mr. Campbell Carrington said he had just looked upon the calm features of their friend as they now rested in the silence of death. Last night this young many of twenty-nine years was suddenly stricken down. He was not only a lawyer and citizen of highest character, but his past had been brilliant and his future filled with golden promises and he could say truly that death could not have selected a more shining mark. He was the devoted son of a widowed mother who, a few years ago, had her oldest son leave her to skate on the river and be brought home a corpse. The deceased was a loving tender son of that mother. He had always felt the affection to deceased he would give to a younger brother. Death had not stricken down a more brilliant young lawyer, a truer son or more loyal friend than Charles S. Moore. Hereafter arrangements would be made for a meeting of the bar.
The court said that he had been impressed with his short acquaintance that Mr. Moore was a young lawyer of promise and he felt under obligations that the announcement had been so gracefully made.
Announcement In The Police Court
This morning, in the Police Court, Mr. Daniel E. Cahill announced the death of Mr. Moore, in appropriate and feeling terms. Mr. Campbell Carrington spoke of the deceased as a man who was always a true friend and a brilliant lawyer. His death came as a stroke of lightning from a clear sky. Mr. Carrington spoke in such a feeling way of the deceased as to bring tears to the eyes of many present and he was followed by Mr. O.S.B. Wall and Assistant Attorney Shepperd in the same strain.
The judge said: The court fully endorses all that has been said by the members of the bar. The deceased began his career in this court. I had known him almost ever since the time he went to college as a student. His good qualities had marked him as an excellent citizen. His remarks in a case where a young lady was unjustly charged with theft impressed him with the young man's idea of justice and from that day the court has carefully watched his movements. If it be true that death loves a shining mark, it had not missed its highest ambition in laying low so bright and shining a light as Charles S. Moore. The court referred to the deceased as being among Washington's best citizens and ordered an adjournment in respect to his memory.
From dm wms:
The Progress White Earth, Minnesota
Eptiome of the Week
Interesting News Compilation
Domestic
Charles S. Moore, one of the most noted young lawyers in Washington, dropped dead in the streets in that city on the 4th.
Dropped Dead On The Street
The Sudden End of Charles S. Moore
The sudden and entirely unexpected death of Mr. Charles S. Moore last evening was a great shock to his friends and acquaintances. He was apparently in good health and was certainly in good spirits. He was with a number of his friends during the evening. About 12 o'clock he was in Johnson's Restaurant eating luncheon and after a hearty meal he went out in company with Charles F. Towle, Edward Johnson, W.F. Hudson and C.M. Smith. While passing along 13th Street, between E and Pennsylvania Avenue, without warning of any kind, he fell forward on his knees and then toppled over to the pavement. When his friends lifted him up, to their horror they found that he was dead. A carriage was at once summoned and the body was removed to his house, 825 12th Street Northwest. His mother and his two brothers were overwhelmed by the unexpectedness of the event. His intimate friends, Mr. William Dickson and Dr. H.E. Leach, were notified and they rendered all the aid possible to the afflicted family. Dr. Stanton and Dr. Leach made and examination and found that death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage. Coroner Patterson visited the house this morning and gave a certificate to that effect. This was not the first attack of this character that had visited Mr. Moore. Five years ago he fell on 7th Street and it was thought then that he was dead. A few years later he had a lighter attack of the same trouble while in New York. He was aware of his tendency in this direction and some time ago he gave up cigarette smoking, as he thought it had an injurious effect. He has been spoken of recently in connection with the position of District Attorney and his friends have been active in his behalf. Judge MacArthur warmly endorsed him and so did General S.S. Henkle in whose office he read law. He had, in addition, the support of a number of the members of the bar and prominent citizens and naturally his mind had become engrossed somewhat in the canvas which was being made in his behalf. It is thought that the excitement growing out of this might have had something to do with this attack.
A Sketch Of The Deceased
Mr. Moore was only twenty-nine years of age. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia and his father dying when he was a mere boy, his mother removed the family to this city, where they have since resided. Mr. Moore was educated in Mr. Young's School and after reading law with General Henkle was admitted to the bar. He was one of the assistants of District Attorney Corkhill and was in charge of a number of important cases while connected with that office. He was prominently identified with the Democratic Party of the District, not only as a worker, but as a speaker. He was an officer of the Columbia Democratic Club and a member of the Jackson Democratic Association. He was a well-known Mason and was a member of DeMolay Commandery of the Columbia Chapter and of the New Jerusalem Lodge. He was an officer of the Washington Lodge of Elks and was Captain and Judge Advocate on the staff of the Washington Light Infantry.
The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock Friday from the late residence of the deceased and the interment will be at Oak Hill.
The Announcement In The Criminal Court
In the Criminal Court this morning before the pending trial was resumed, Mr. Campbell Carrington said he had just looked upon the calm features of their friend as they now rested in the silence of death. Last night this young many of twenty-nine years was suddenly stricken down. He was not only a lawyer and citizen of highest character, but his past had been brilliant and his future filled with golden promises and he could say truly that death could not have selected a more shining mark. He was the devoted son of a widowed mother who, a few years ago, had her oldest son leave her to skate on the river and be brought home a corpse. The deceased was a loving tender son of that mother. He had always felt the affection to deceased he would give to a younger brother. Death had not stricken down a more brilliant young lawyer, a truer son or more loyal friend than Charles S. Moore. Hereafter arrangements would be made for a meeting of the bar.
The court said that he had been impressed with his short acquaintance that Mr. Moore was a young lawyer of promise and he felt under obligations that the announcement had been so gracefully made.
Announcement In The Police Court
This morning, in the Police Court, Mr. Daniel E. Cahill announced the death of Mr. Moore, in appropriate and feeling terms. Mr. Campbell Carrington spoke of the deceased as a man who was always a true friend and a brilliant lawyer. His death came as a stroke of lightning from a clear sky. Mr. Carrington spoke in such a feeling way of the deceased as to bring tears to the eyes of many present and he was followed by Mr. O.S.B. Wall and Assistant Attorney Shepperd in the same strain.
The judge said: The court fully endorses all that has been said by the members of the bar. The deceased began his career in this court. I had known him almost ever since the time he went to college as a student. His good qualities had marked him as an excellent citizen. His remarks in a case where a young lady was unjustly charged with theft impressed him with the young man's idea of justice and from that day the court has carefully watched his movements. If it be true that death loves a shining mark, it had not missed its highest ambition in laying low so bright and shining a light as Charles S. Moore. The court referred to the deceased as being among Washington's best citizens and ordered an adjournment in respect to his memory.
From dm wms:
The Progress White Earth, Minnesota
Eptiome of the Week
Interesting News Compilation
Domestic
Charles S. Moore, one of the most noted young lawyers in Washington, dropped dead in the streets in that city on the 4th.
The Evening Star Wednesday, January 4, 1888
Dropped Dead On The Street
The Sudden End of Charles S. Moore
The sudden and entirely unexpected death of Mr. Charles S. Moore last evening was a great shock to his friends and acquaintances. He was apparently in good health and was certainly in good spirits. He was with a number of his friends during the evening. About 12 o'clock he was in Johnson's Restaurant eating luncheon and after a hearty meal he went out in company with Charles F. Towle, Edward Johnson, W.F. Hudson and C.M. Smith. While passing along 13th Street, between E and Pennsylvania Avenue, without warning of any kind, he fell forward on his knees and then toppled over to the pavement. When his friends lifted him up, to their horror they found that he was dead. A carriage was at once summoned and the body was removed to his house, 825 12th Street Northwest. His mother and his two brothers were overwhelmed by the unexpectedness of the event. His intimate friends, Mr. William Dickson and Dr. H.E. Leach, were notified and they rendered all the aid possible to the afflicted family. Dr. Stanton and Dr. Leach made and examination and found that death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage. Coroner Patterson visited the house this morning and gave a certificate to that effect. This was not the first attack of this character that had visited Mr. Moore. Five years ago he fell on 7th Street and it was thought then that he was dead. A few years later he had a lighter attack of the same trouble while in New York. He was aware of his tendency in this direction and some time ago he gave up cigarette smoking, as he thought it had an injurious effect. He has been spoken of recently in connection with the position of District Attorney and his friends have been active in his behalf. Judge MacArthur warmly endorsed him and so did General S.S. Henkle in whose office he read law. He had, in addition, the support of a number of the members of the bar and prominent citizens and naturally his mind had become engrossed somewhat in the canvas which was being made in his behalf. It is thought that the excitement growing out of this might have had something to do with this attack.
A Sketch Of The Deceased
Mr. Moore was only twenty-nine years of age. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia and his father dying when he was a mere boy, his mother removed the family to this city, where they have since resided. Mr. Moore was educated in Mr. Young's School and after reading law with General Henkle was admitted to the bar. He was one of the assistants of District Attorney Corkhill and was in charge of a number of important cases while connected with that office. He was prominently identified with the Democratic Party of the District, not only as a worker, but as a speaker. He was an officer of the Columbia Democratic Club and a member of the Jackson Democratic Association. He was a well-known Mason and was a member of DeMolay Commandery of the Columbia Chapter and of the New Jerusalem Lodge. He was an officer of the Washington Lodge of Elks and was Captain and Judge Advocate on the staff of the Washington Light Infantry.
The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock Friday from the late residence of the deceased and the interment will be at Oak Hill.
The Announcement In The Criminal Court
In the Criminal Court this morning before the pending trial was resumed, Mr. Campbell Carrington said he had just looked upon the calm features of their friend as they now rested in the silence of death. Last night this young many of twenty-nine years was suddenly stricken down. He was not only a lawyer and citizen of highest character, but his past had been brilliant and his future filled with golden promises and he could say truly that death could not have selected a more shining mark. He was the devoted son of a widowed mother who, a few years ago, had her oldest son leave her to skate on the river and be brought home a corpse. The deceased was a loving tender son of that mother. He had always felt the affection to deceased he would give to a younger brother. Death had not stricken down a more brilliant young lawyer, a truer son or more loyal friend than Charles S. Moore. Hereafter arrangements would be made for a meeting of the bar.
The court said that he had been impressed with his short acquaintance that Mr. Moore was a young lawyer of promise and he felt under obligations that the announcement had been so gracefully made.
Announcement In The Police Court
This morning, in the Police Court, Mr. Daniel E. Cahill announced the death of Mr. Moore, in appropriate and feeling terms. Mr. Campbell Carrington spoke of the deceased as a man who was always a true friend and a brilliant lawyer. His death came as a stroke of lightning from a clear sky. Mr. Carrington spoke in such a feeling way of the deceased as to bring tears to the eyes of many present and he was followed by Mr. O.S.B. Wall and Assistant Attorney Shepperd in the same strain.
The judge said: The court fully endorses all that has been said by the members of the bar. The deceased began his career in this court. I had known him almost ever since the time he went to college as a student. His good qualities had marked him as an excellent citizen. His remarks in a case where a young lady was unjustly charged with theft impressed him with the young man's idea of justice and from that day the court has carefully watched his movements. If it be true that death loves a shining mark, it had not missed its highest ambition in laying low so bright and shining a light as Charles S. Moore. The court referred to the deceased as being among Washington's best citizens and ordered an adjournment in respect to his memory.
From dm wms:
The Progress White Earth, Minnesota
Eptiome of the Week
Interesting News Compilation
Domestic
Charles S. Moore, one of the most noted young lawyers in Washington, dropped dead in the streets in that city on the 4th.
Dropped Dead On The Street
The Sudden End of Charles S. Moore
The sudden and entirely unexpected death of Mr. Charles S. Moore last evening was a great shock to his friends and acquaintances. He was apparently in good health and was certainly in good spirits. He was with a number of his friends during the evening. About 12 o'clock he was in Johnson's Restaurant eating luncheon and after a hearty meal he went out in company with Charles F. Towle, Edward Johnson, W.F. Hudson and C.M. Smith. While passing along 13th Street, between E and Pennsylvania Avenue, without warning of any kind, he fell forward on his knees and then toppled over to the pavement. When his friends lifted him up, to their horror they found that he was dead. A carriage was at once summoned and the body was removed to his house, 825 12th Street Northwest. His mother and his two brothers were overwhelmed by the unexpectedness of the event. His intimate friends, Mr. William Dickson and Dr. H.E. Leach, were notified and they rendered all the aid possible to the afflicted family. Dr. Stanton and Dr. Leach made and examination and found that death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage. Coroner Patterson visited the house this morning and gave a certificate to that effect. This was not the first attack of this character that had visited Mr. Moore. Five years ago he fell on 7th Street and it was thought then that he was dead. A few years later he had a lighter attack of the same trouble while in New York. He was aware of his tendency in this direction and some time ago he gave up cigarette smoking, as he thought it had an injurious effect. He has been spoken of recently in connection with the position of District Attorney and his friends have been active in his behalf. Judge MacArthur warmly endorsed him and so did General S.S. Henkle in whose office he read law. He had, in addition, the support of a number of the members of the bar and prominent citizens and naturally his mind had become engrossed somewhat in the canvas which was being made in his behalf. It is thought that the excitement growing out of this might have had something to do with this attack.
A Sketch Of The Deceased
Mr. Moore was only twenty-nine years of age. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia and his father dying when he was a mere boy, his mother removed the family to this city, where they have since resided. Mr. Moore was educated in Mr. Young's School and after reading law with General Henkle was admitted to the bar. He was one of the assistants of District Attorney Corkhill and was in charge of a number of important cases while connected with that office. He was prominently identified with the Democratic Party of the District, not only as a worker, but as a speaker. He was an officer of the Columbia Democratic Club and a member of the Jackson Democratic Association. He was a well-known Mason and was a member of DeMolay Commandery of the Columbia Chapter and of the New Jerusalem Lodge. He was an officer of the Washington Lodge of Elks and was Captain and Judge Advocate on the staff of the Washington Light Infantry.
The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock Friday from the late residence of the deceased and the interment will be at Oak Hill.
The Announcement In The Criminal Court
In the Criminal Court this morning before the pending trial was resumed, Mr. Campbell Carrington said he had just looked upon the calm features of their friend as they now rested in the silence of death. Last night this young many of twenty-nine years was suddenly stricken down. He was not only a lawyer and citizen of highest character, but his past had been brilliant and his future filled with golden promises and he could say truly that death could not have selected a more shining mark. He was the devoted son of a widowed mother who, a few years ago, had her oldest son leave her to skate on the river and be brought home a corpse. The deceased was a loving tender son of that mother. He had always felt the affection to deceased he would give to a younger brother. Death had not stricken down a more brilliant young lawyer, a truer son or more loyal friend than Charles S. Moore. Hereafter arrangements would be made for a meeting of the bar.
The court said that he had been impressed with his short acquaintance that Mr. Moore was a young lawyer of promise and he felt under obligations that the announcement had been so gracefully made.
Announcement In The Police Court
This morning, in the Police Court, Mr. Daniel E. Cahill announced the death of Mr. Moore, in appropriate and feeling terms. Mr. Campbell Carrington spoke of the deceased as a man who was always a true friend and a brilliant lawyer. His death came as a stroke of lightning from a clear sky. Mr. Carrington spoke in such a feeling way of the deceased as to bring tears to the eyes of many present and he was followed by Mr. O.S.B. Wall and Assistant Attorney Shepperd in the same strain.
The judge said: The court fully endorses all that has been said by the members of the bar. The deceased began his career in this court. I had known him almost ever since the time he went to college as a student. His good qualities had marked him as an excellent citizen. His remarks in a case where a young lady was unjustly charged with theft impressed him with the young man's idea of justice and from that day the court has carefully watched his movements. If it be true that death loves a shining mark, it had not missed its highest ambition in laying low so bright and shining a light as Charles S. Moore. The court referred to the deceased as being among Washington's best citizens and ordered an adjournment in respect to his memory.
From dm wms:
The Progress White Earth, Minnesota
Eptiome of the Week
Interesting News Compilation
Domestic
Charles S. Moore, one of the most noted young lawyers in Washington, dropped dead in the streets in that city on the 4th.
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