Edwin Mark Niess (1893 - 1966)

Born 20 Feb 1893 in 113-C-St., N.E.., Washington, D.C.

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Died 27 Jan 1966 at age 72 in Washington, D.C.

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Biography

• Born 20 FEB 1893, 113-C-St., N.E.., Washington, D.C.^[1]
• Died 27 JAN 1966, Washington, D.C.^[2]
• Buried 29 JAN 1966, Warrenton Cemetery, Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia^[3]

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The Washington Post, January 28, 1966, page C.4

NIESS, EDWIN M.

On Thursday, January 27, 1966, at his residence, 5200 Falmouth rd., Westmoreland Hills, Md., EDWIN M. NIESS, beloved husband of Lucy K. Niess; brother of Mrs. Nellie V. Sherman, uncle of William F., Raymond C. and Vincent E. Sherman. Friends may call at Joseph Gawler's Sons, Wisconsin ave. at Harrison st. nw. (parking on premises), where services will be held on Saturday, January 29, at 11:30 a.m. Interment Warrenton Cemetery, Warrenton, Va., Saturday at 3 p.m.

Evening Star (Washington (D.C.), District of Columbia), page: 18, Friday, January 28, 1966

Edwin M. Niess, Lawyer With IRS for 37 Years

Edwin Mark Niess, 72, a lawyer and agent with the Internal Revenue Service for 37 years, died yesterday at his home following a long illness. He lived at 5200 Falmouth Rd., Westmoreland Hills, Md.

Niess, a student at George Washington University at the outbreak of World War I, enlisted in the Army, and attended Officers Training School, but the war ended before he graduated. He later entered National University Law School, and received his LL.B. and M.P.L. He was a member of the Supreme Court Bar.

Niess was a life member of Sigma Nu Phi legal fraternity, a member of the Barristers Lodge, the Sons of the American Revolution, the American Legion and the Royal Arcanum International Fraternity.

He had been an active member of the Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church.

He leaves his wife, Lucy, of the home, and a sister, Mrs. N.N. (sic) Sherman of California.

Services will be held at Gawler's Funeral Home, Wisconsin Ave. and Harrison St. at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow. Burial will be at Warrenton, Va.

Washington Post, The (Washington, D.C.)

1921 October 12

Niess-Kelly Wedding

A pretty autumn wedding took place yesterday at 3 o’clock in the Mount Vernon Methodist Church when Miss Lucy Margarite Kelly, daughter of Mrs. Florence Soweres Kelly, became the bride of Mr. Edwin Mark Niess, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Niess, of this city.

The church was attractively decorated with autumn leaves, palms and cut flowers. The Rev. Clovis G. Chappell performed the ceremony, using the double-ring service. Mr. Dean Shure played the wedding music.

The bride wore a traveling gown of navy blue tricotine, with hat to match, and a corsage of white roses and sweet peas. Miss Marie Kelly, a sister of the bride, from Warrenton, Va., was her only attendant, and Mr. Louis Gravelle, of this city, was best man. Mr. Wyse Kelly, a brother of the bride and Mr. William F. Sherman, a brother-in-law of the bridegroom, were ushers. Mr. Niess and his bride left immediately after the ceremony for a Northern trip, including New York, Philadelphia and Atlantic City, and will be at home after November 15 at 120 W street. Mr. Eustace Kelly, of Warrenton, Va., and Dr. James W. Kelly, brothers of the bride, were among those who attended the wedding.

1900 Census:

Edwin A., head, government Clerk and lived at 239 10th St., District of Columbia, 32 yrs old, born Sept 1867, married 10 years

Carrie V., wife, was 32 years old, married 10 years and born May 1868

Nellie, daughter, was 9 years old, born Aug 1891 and attended school

Edwin, son, was 7 years old, born Feb 1893 and attended school

John, brother, was 19 years old, born July 1880 and was a Gov't clerk.

The Washington times (Washington D.C.: February 25, 1906, Metropolitan Section, p.4 - Image 8

The Library of Congress wesite

http://www.loc.gov/chroniclingamerica

Master Edwin Niess, of 61 Rhode Island avenue, recently celebrated his thirteenth birthday. The evening was passed in playing games, after which refreshments were served. The parlor and dining-room were daintily decorated with potted plants and cut flowers. Miss Pattie Williamson, from North Carolina, assisted in the entertainment by reciting several amusing selections. Among those present were Miss Marie Ashford, Miss Mary Willoughby, Miss Ruth Sears, Miss Lois Meck, Miss Thelma Payne, Miss Emma Mellin, Miss Regina Murphy, Miss Nellie V.Niess, Masters Benjamin Harlan, Monroe Tutthill, Lawrence Jones, Herman Blan, Edward Mullin, Blyne Weldon, Ralph Wolph Wolfe, Mrs. L.J. Dearborn of Matawamkeag, Me.and Albert B. Niess, of Harrisburg, Pa.

The Washington Post

Saturday, July 21, 1906

Mrs. Edwin A. Niess, of Rhode Island avenue northwest, with her son, left Thursday for an extended trip through Maryland and Pennsylvania, including a visit to Pen Mar and Harrisburg. At Shippensburg, Pa., Mrs. Niess will be joined by her daughter, Nellie, who has been visiting Mrs. Niess' sister. Saturday Mr. Niess will leave for Ottawa, Canada. On his return he will join his family in Pennsylvania for a two weeks' visit.

The Washington Post

Monday, January 27, 1908

Give Columbus More Honor

The Builders' Social Club, of the Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Protestant Church at its regular meeting with Cecil Cross, 66 Randolph street northwest, debated the question, "Resolved, That Columbus deserves more hanor for discovering America than Washington for defending it." Edwin M. Niess and William Jones spoke on the affirmative, and William Burley and Philip Wrightsman on

The Washington Post

February 22, 1917

Changes in Personnel.

The following recommendations were authorized:

. . . . Appoint the following substitutes: E.M. Neiss, night schools, . . . . .

Washington Post April 4, 1920 The March Dance of the Joseph Choate Chapter of Sigma Nu Phi Fraternity of the National Law School was given in the Washington Club. Among those in attendance was Mr. E. M. Niess.

1921 Boyd's City Directory, Dictrict of Columbia, LDS film #2055400:

Niess, Albert B clk treas h1307 Spring rd nw

Niess, Edwin A., atty p.o.d., h61R I av n.w.

Niess, Edwin M asst aud treas r 61 R I av nw

Niess, John E clk p o d h 46 G sw"

The Washington Post

Jan. 8, 1928

page S3

ENTERTAIN AT DINNER

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M.Niess entertained at dinner on New Year's Day at their home in Quincy place. The guests were Miss Harriet Montgomery of Baltimore, Mr and Mrs. J. Dwight Sill and Miss Marie Kelly of Virginia; Miss Marian Fox of Vermont; Miss Katherine Knieran of Ohio; Mrs. Rosa Hamilton, Mrs. William F. Sherman, William Francis Sherman, jr., Raymond Sherman, Vincent Sherman, Miss Imogene Kelly, Miss Betty Kelly, Miss Rita Burke, James Kline and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Niess. The color scheme in the dining room was red. The centerpiece on the table was a red lacquered basket filled with holly, small red flowers and green and white foliage. Two tall candles were placed on either side of the basket.

March, 2000

citizenet.com > News > Government

Public hearing March 13

on Warrenton annexation

The board of supervisors and town council March 13 will conduct a joint public hearing on incorporating more than 500 acres into Warrenton.

The council proposed that five tracts -- known as Springer/Sandridge, Kelly-Niess, Benner, Wal-Mart and Butler/Nash -- become part of Warrenton.

The 431-acre "Benner tract" (which has multiple owners) at Warrenton's eastern edge represents the largest area considered for annexation.

The council and the supervisors must adopt the boundary adjustment agreement for it to become effective.

Supervisors Chairman Larry Weeks (Scott District) said he believed general agreement exists between the town and county over which properties would be absorbed into Warrenton.

"I know that Wal-Mart is the only part of the Arrington property the town now wants," Mr. Weeks said. "I want to hear from the public, however. There will be tax consequences for homes that become part of Warrenton. I intend to be very cautious about what land we turn over to the town."

The public hearing will begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, in the Fauquier High School cafeteria.

1. ↑ Source: #S125
2. ↑ Source: #S5
3. ↑ Source: #S124