Childs. Monday, February 5, 1923, 3:45 a.m., Albert, aged 69, beloved husband of Annie C. Childs (nee Wilson). Funeral Wednesday, February 7, 2 p.m., from his late residence, 1219 Eye st. s.e. Relatives and friends invited to attend.

Childs. Special communication of Naval Lodge, No. 4, F.A.A.M., Wednesday, February 7, at 1 p.m., for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late brother, Albert Childs. By order of the worshipful commander.
     Roland M. Brown, Secy.

Childs. Suddenly, on October 28, 1895, Albert L. Childs, in the 68th year of his age, beloved husband of Mrs. Kate Childs.
     Bless Thou us, Lord, in the kingdom above,
     Whence Thy grace so freely is given.
     So long have we journeyed together on earth,
     Receive us together in heaven.
          HIS WIFE.
The relatives and friends, Harmony Lodge, No. 9, I.O.O.F.; Magenenu Encampment, No. 4, I.O.O.F.; Franklin Lodge, No. 2, K. of P.; America Castle, No. 3, K. of G.E., of which he was a member, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 1128 Park place northeast, Thursday, 2 p.m., and proceed to Independent Methodist Church, 11th street between G and I southeast. Service at church, 2:30 p.m. (Morristown papers please copy.)

Childs, Annie C. Suddenly, on Monday, March 28, 1938 at her residence, 1237 C st. s.e., Annie C., beloved wife of the late Albert Childs. Funeral from Harry M. Padgett's funeral home, 131 11th st. s.e., on Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Childs. Thursday, December 4, 1919 at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Gilem, 3825 Legation street, Anna M. Childs, widow of Jacob Childs in her 67th year. Funeral from the late residence, Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment private.

Childs, Austin F. On Wednesday, August 12, 1953, Austin F. Childs of 164 Elmira st. s.w., beloved father of Allison F. Childs of West Hempstead, N.Y.; brother of Annie L. Ehlers of S ilver Spring, Md. Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home, 4th st. and Mass. Ave. n.e., where services will be held on Saturday, August 15, at 11 a.m. Interment private.

Childs. On May 19, 1906 at 2:15 p.m., Catherine Childs, widow of the late Albert T. Childs. Funeral from the residence of her nephew, Frank Herper, 814 K street southeast on Tuesday, May 22 at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Interment private.

Childs. On Saturday, January 14, 1899 at 11 o'clock a.m., Charles H. Childs, beloved husband of Elisabeth M. Childs, aged 73 years and 9 months. Funeral from his late residence, 523 11th street southeast on Tuesday, January 17, at 2 o'clock p.m., thence to Twelfth Street M.E. Church. Relatives and friends invited.

Childs. Entered eternal life on Friday, April 29, 1927, at Casualty Hospital, District of Columbia, Cora Decatur Childs, beloved sister of Walter, Alice Lugenbeel and Josephine G. Kelly. Funeral services at residence of her sister, Mrs. Alice Lugenbeel, 1011 14th st. s.e., Monday, May 2, 10 a.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

* * * Removed to E. Methodist Cemetery, DC, 27 Apr 1886 * * *

Childs. On the evening of June 11, 1879, after a long, severe and trying affliction, Effie May, only daughter of Albert and Annie C. Childs, aged 2 years.
     Suffering has ended, her rest was not here,
     Why then should we sorrow at a trial so severe
     Be hushed every murmur, though the monster has come
     It ended her sufferings, but hastened her home.
     Effie's life was varied and Jesus did call,
     Her entrance in heaven does pay us for all.
          Her Mother
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Friday, the 13th, at 3 o'clock, from the residence of her grandparents (Wilson) 757 Sixth street southeast.

Childs. On December 14, 1914, Mrs. Eliza Childs, widow of James T. Childs, aged seventy-eight years. Funeral Thursday, December 17, from the residence of her son, Elwood Childs, 1306 Emerson street northeast. (Philadelphia and Norristown, Pa., papers please copy.)

Childs. On Tuesday, November 21, 1905 at the residence of her son-in-law, Charles D. Scott, 1115 Pennsylvania ave. southeast, Elizabeth M. Childs, widow of the late Charles H. Childs in the 79th year of his age. Funeral on Thursday, November 23 at 2 p.m. from her late residence thence to Wilson Memorial M.E. Church, 11th street between G and I street southeast. Relatives and friends invited (Pottstown, Pa. papers please copy).

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Childs, Elizabeth V. On Saturday, October 25, 1930, Elizabeth V. Childs, beloved mother of Lewis B. and Clifford Taylor. Remains are resting at the residence of her son, 1801 E st. s.e. Services will be held in the chapel of the Congressional Cemetery on Monday, October 27, at 2 p.m.

Childs. On August 8, 1889, Frank H., only son of Frank H. and Jane F. Childs, aged 6 months and 12 days.
     Oh, 'tis hard to lay you, Frankie,
     So beautiful and fair,
     To rest among the quiet dead,
     In peaceful slumber there.

     This lovely bud, so young and fair,
     Called hence in early doom,
     Just came to show how sweet a flower
     In Paradise could bloom.
          Parents
Funeral will take place from parents' residence, No. 3 N street southeast, Friday, 3 o'clock.

Childs. On Wednesday, August 27, 1919, Frank H., beloved husband of Jane F. Childs and father of Mrs. G.C. Smith, Mrs. F.J. Ehlers, Mrs. E.A. Humphries and Austin F. Childs. Funeral Saturday, August 30, at 2 p.m. from the residence, 1008 11th st. n.e.

Childs. Federal Lodge No. 1, New Masonic Temple, Saturday afternoon, August 30, 1919, at 1:15 o'clock, for funeral of Brother Frank H. Childs.
     Frank G. Pierce, Worshipful Master

Childs. Departed this life November 25, 1925, George B. Childs, husband of Jeannette Childs (nee Taylor). Funeral services Friday at 2 p.m., at the chapel of the Congressional Cemetery. Rev. Buck will give the service. Friends and relatives invited.

Childs. On Tuesday evening, November 16, 1897 at 10:27 o'clock, George H. Childs, beloved husband of E.V. Childs, aged 62 years 2 months 10 days. Funeral from the residence of his son, J.W. Childs, 19 5th street northeast, Thursday evening, November 18 at 2 o'clock. Relatives and friends respectfully invited (Norristown, Pa. papers please copy).

Childs. Thursday, December 23, 1926, at 7:15 p.m., Harry B. Childs, beloved husband of the late Laura E. Childs. Remains resting at Harry M. Padgett's funeral chapel, 730 11th st. s.e. Funeral Monday, December 27, 1926, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery. Relatives and friends invited to attend.

Childs. Suddenly, Friday, October 30, 1925, Harry Childs. Funeral from J.F. Costello's chapel, 1724 North Capitol st., Monday at 2 p.m. Interment at Congressional Cemetery.

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Childs, Hilda. On Saturday, July 4, 1931, Hilda, widow of Elwood Childs. Funeral from W.W. Deal's funeral home, 816 H st. n.e., on Tuesday, July 7, at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Childs On Friday, May 23, 1902 at 4:30 a.m., Howard P., youngest son of the late John H. and Mary A. Childs. Funeral from the residence of Mr. John B. Hutchinson, 509 D street southeast, Saturday afternoon, May 24 at 4 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited to attend (Norristown, Pa., papers please copy).

Childs. Suddenly on Nov. 24, 1895 at 4:30 p.m., Isaac P. Childs, in the 66th year of his age, beloved husband of Emma H. Childs. Funeral Wednesday, November 27th at 2 p.m. from his late residence, 217 R street northeast. Service at Independent Methodist Church, 11th street between G and I streets southeast at 3 o'clock sharp. N.B. Albert L. Childs, his brother will be taken from the vault to grave at close of above service. Congressional Cemetery.

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Childs. On Thursday, March 19 at 10:05, Jacob Childs, beloved husband of Annie Childs in the 38th year of his age.
     It was so sudden, our white lips said
     How we shall miss him, our beloved dead
     Who take the place of the precious one fled
     But God knoweth best.

     We know that God watches the sparrows that fall
     Hears the sad cry of the grieved hearts that call
     Families, widows, children, God loves them all
     We will trust for the rest.
Funeral from his late residence, 642 E. Capitol street, Sunday, March 21 at 2 o'clock p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

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Childs. On Thursday, February 21, 1889 after a short but severe illness, Jacob LeRoy, youngest son of Jacob and Annie M. Childs, aged 2 years 9 months.
     We watched the pale and dying one
     When the glance had lost its beam
     When the brow was cold as the marble stone
     And the world a passing dream.

     On the latest pressure of that little hand
     The look of the closing eye
     Yield what the heart must understand
     The long the last goodbye.
Funeral from the residence of his parents, 506 Virginia ave. southeast, Sunday February 24 at 2 o'clock p.m.

Childs. Suddenly on Wednesday, May 13, 1914 at Providence Hospital, James William Childs, beloved husband of Lucy Childs in his fiftieth year. Funeral services at Christ Church, G street southeast between 6th and 7th streets, Friday, May 15 at 3 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited to attend. (Annapolis and Baltimore papers please copy).

Childs. The members of Myrtle Lodge, No. 25, Knights of Pythias will assemble at their castle hall at 7:30 this evening for the purpose of making arrangements for the funeral of ourl ate brother, J.W. Childs.
     W.R. Lucas, C.C.
          Attest: Frank B. Crown, K. of R. & S.

Childs, Jane Frances. On Saturday, January 1, 1938, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Frank J. Ehlers of Silver Spring, Md., Jane Frances Childs (nee Shepherd), wife of the late Frank Howard Childs and mother of Mrs. G. Clifford Smith, Mrs. Frank J. Ehlers, Mrs. Robert A. Humphries and Austin F. Childs. Remains resting at the Lee funeral home, 4th st. and Mass. Ave. n.e., where services will be held on Monday, January 3, at 3:30 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Childs, Jane Frances. On Saturday, January 1, 1938, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Frank J. Ehlers of Silver Spring, Md., Jane Frances Childs (nee Shepherd), wife of the late Frank Howard Childs and mother of Mrs. G. Clifford Smith, Mrs. Frank J. Ehlers, Mrs. Robert A. Humphries and Austin F. Childs. Remains resting at the Lee funeral home, 4th st. and Mass. Ave. n.e., where services will be held on Monday, January 3, at 3:30 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Childs. Entered into life eternal on Wednesday, October 6, 1909, 11:50 p.m. at 529 9th street southeast, Agnes Childs, beloved daughter of William and Lucy Childs, aged 19 years and 1 month. Funeral from Christ Church, G street southeast, Saturday, October 9 at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Friends and relatives invited to attend.

Childs. August 15, 1926, at 2 a.m., Laura E., beloved wife of H.B. Childs. Funeral from her late residence, 624 5th st. n.e., Tuesday, August 17, at 2 p.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Childs. Members of Golden Rule Council, No. 10, D. of A., are requested to attend a special meeting at councilor's home, Rosen Apt., 8th and G sts. S.e., Monday, August 16, at 8 p.m., for funeral of Sister Laura E. Childs.
     Lorena Arendes, Councilor
          Elizabeth Shepherd, Rec. Sec.

Childs, Lucy A. On Wednesday, November 26, 1947, at the Eastern Star home, 6000 New Hampshire ave. n.e., Lucy A. Childs, widow of the late James W. Childs, sister of Mrs. Schlaich. Services at the S.H. Hines Co. Funeral Home, 2901 14th st. n.w., on Fridy, November 28, at 10 a.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Childs. On Monday, April 26, 1909 at 3:10 o'clock a.m. at her residence, 506 Main avenue southwest, Margaret W. Childs, beloved daughter of Margaret W. Childs. Funeral services Wednesday, April 28 at 2 p.m. Friends and relatives invited to attend.

Childs. On Monday, August 8, 1910 at 11:35 a.m., Margaret E., beloved wife of Charles Childs. Funeral (private) from her late residence, 237 12th street southeast on Wednesday, August 10 at 3 p.m. With services in the chapel at Congressional Cemetery at 3:30 o'clock.

Childs. On January 25, 1912 at 10:45 p.m. at her residence, 506 Maine ave. s.w., Mrs. Margaret M. Childs. Funeral Monday, January 29 at 2 p.m. (New York papers please copy).

Childs. Suddenly, on Tuesday, May 19th, 1885, at 8:20 p.m., Martha W., wife of Samuel Childs, in her 30th year. Funeral from the residence of her brother-in-law, S.A.H. Marks, jr., 639 E street southeast, Friday evening, 22d instant at four o’clock. Friends of family respectfully invited.

Childs. Suddenly, on February 27, 1886, Mary Ann Childs, beloved wife of Isaac P. Childs, aged 58 years.
     Courage, brother; do not stumble,
     Though thy path be dark as night;
     There's a star to guide the humble,
     Trust in God and do the right;
     Though the road be long and dreary,
     And the end be out of sight;
     Foot it bravely, strong or weary;
     Trust in God and do the right.

     But, oh! Beyond the shadow land,
     Where all is bright and fair,
     I know full well those dear old hands
     Will palms of victory bear,
     Where crystal streams through endless years
     Flow over golden sands,
     And where the old grow young and fair,
     We'll clasp our mother's hands.
          Selected.
Funeral will take place from the residence of her husband, Isaac P. Childs, 512 Virginia avenue southeast, Tuesday afternoon, March 2d, at 2 o'clock. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend.

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Childs. On Thursday, April 9, 1891 at 6 o'clock a.m., Ralph Launcelot, aged 2 years, youngest son of Annie M. and the late Jacob Childs. Funeral from 642 E. Capitol street on Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Childs. Departed this life on Wednesday, August 28, 1907 at 6:15 o'clock a.m., Ruby Gladys, youngest daughter of J.W. and L.A. Childs, aged 15 years and 12 days. Funeral service at residence of parents, 529 9th street southeast, Friday evening, August 30 at 3 o'clock. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend (Philadelphia and Anapolis papers please copy).

Childs. On Thursday, March 8, 1928 at his residence, 506 Maine avenue s.w., William H. Childs. Funeral services from the chapel of J. William Lee's Sons, 332 Pa. Ave. n.w. on Monday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Chlds. The members of the Association Oldest Inhabitants are requested to atend the funeral of our late associate William H. Childs from the funeral parlors of J. William Lee's Sons, 332 Pennsylvania ave. n.w., Monday, March 12, 1928 at 2 p.m.
     Theodore W. Noyes, President
          J. Eliot Wright, Secretary

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Childs. On July 4, 1894, at 4 o'clock a.m., Willie H. Childs, aged 7 months and 2 weeks.
     Papa's baby has gone to rest;
     Perhaps it is all for the best.
     Although he was our hearts' delight,
     We hate to part him from our sight.
     Although 'tis the power of God has given
     To take little Willie to heaven.
          By His Father
Funeral from his parents' residence, 3 N street southeast, Thursday, July 5, at 4 o'clock. Friends and relatives invited.