The Evening critic., 1882-12-14
EAST WASHINGTON.

Another old East Washington Landmark
passed away last night at o o'clock In the per-
son of Mrs. Virginia Franzoni, who has re.
sided for the past nifty years In the old three
story brick dwelling next TO Stelnle's confec
tlonery store on Pennsylvania avenue. She
was 20 years OF age, and many OF tho old resi-
dents Will remember whom she arrived from
Italy during the term OF President Madison.
Her father was one of the famous sculptors OF
that period, and was brought to this country
with his family by the Government for tho
purpose Of executing some statuary work
which now ornaments the Capitol building.
Among the specimens of his handiwork Is the
large marble clock which hangs over the main
doorway OF the old Hall of Representatives.
Notice OF funeral tomorrow
Among the many attractions at tho forth
coming fair for the benefit Of Bud Easlestons
temperance Tabernacle Will be handsome
upright plano, from Metzerott Co., to be
voted TO the most popular musician; silver
set TO the most popular lady; o silver pitcher
to the most popular temperance organization;
diamond pin TO the most popular gentleman;
handsome desk to the most popular news
paper man. The falr Will take place from the
21st to the 23d instants. The prize season
tickets Will be sold Mt fifty cents each, aud
handsome cloak, worth s0S, will be presented
to the lady that sells the largest number. The
latter is now on exhibition In Baum's window.
Every indication now points TO successful
event.
A Anumber of Anacsstia ladies met last even
Ing for tho purpose OF taking action favorable
toward having an "Anacostla table" in Bud
Eaglestons fair
The public wagon-stand In East Washington,
where vehicles can be found during the day,
Is at the northeast corner OF Sixth street and
Pennsylvania avenue east.
A lovefeast will be held this evening, at 7 80
o'clock, at Waugh NJ Il. Church.
The East Washington Band OF Hope will
meet this evening at the Seamens Retreat,
I'D street southeast.
East Washington business Notes.
If you desire anything In tho millinery line
be sure and visit Mrs. q. Stratton's store, cor
ner of Pennsylvania avenue aud Third street
east. All the latest styles In bonnets, hats and
other goods at low rates.
A full stock of shirts, plain and medlcated
flannel underwear, hose In great variety, UNI
brellas, ties, scarfs, hats, caps and other goods
found In q hrst-class gents furnishing store,
NJ Mr.. Joseph Waltemeyer's, 800 Pennsylvania
avenue east.
Winter drinks In great variety at joe Plat2's
210 Pennsylvania avenue east. Also oysters
and game served In lno style. Turkey and
rabbit raites nearly every night.
Professors Birmingham and Golway's
masque soiree occurs at Washington Hall to.
night. II will be Jolly occasion. Professor
Kruger's orchestra Will do the "music act."
About 10 o'clock yesterday morning Mrs.
Ann Green, widow OF the late Ammon Groom,
died quite suddenly at her residence, 1l1
Maryland avenue northeast. She was an es-
Unable lady and her sudden demise Is de-
plored by her many friends.
AS the holidays approach Mr.. Il. stelnlo, tho
old.establlshed confoctioner, is bestlrring
himself and illling his palatial store with
everything In the confectionery line. Pound
and fruitcakes, foreign and domestic fruit,
candles, American and French; icecream and
water-ices, otc. orders for pound, fruit or
wedding.cakes promptly attended TO- Store,
No. ll0 Pennsylvania avenue, Capitol HILL
Ten Per Cent.
deduction on boys'sovercoats at O. Baums,
iIe Eevautl etYapf