The Evening critic., 1882-10-25
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

The wedding Of Mr.. Horny wex, tho we'll
known merchant, To Miss Emma Baker, took
place last eyoning at Calvary Baptist Church.
Both the bride and groom arc we'll known to
largo circle OF friends and ncquaintances in
South Washington and In other parts OF tho
city, and at nm carly hour the spacious church
was we'll nlled with an audience that took n
deep interest In tho welfare OF tho happy
couple. Mcssre. II. i. Bauer, f. O. Geiseking,
II. Schmidt and Il. =. Vowles acted ushors,
and by their accommodating and polite atten.
tion added much to the enjoyment OF those
present. The marriage was appointed 20 tako
place at z o'clock, and almost at the exact
Sy NJ ns IN
Tho bride was dressed in a very becoming
manner, but the art Of the dressmaker could
not enhance her natural attractions.
The wedding was certainly ono OF the most
enjoyable events OF tho season, and before
leaving the door many congratulations were
offered tho happy couple. Among those who
brother, Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. Crook, Mr. George
seufrerle, wife and daughter; Mrs. McElfresh,
Mr.; II. Cohen and wife, Mr.. Edward Speaks
Kettler- wife and daughter; Mr.. W. Bauer and
wife, Mr.. W. Dalton and wifo, and many
others. Aftor leaving tho church reception
parents, 630 i street southwest, which was
attended by large number Of tho friends OF
The happy couple. Mr.. and Mrs. Wex left on
the 1O:3O train last night on the Baltimore X
Potomac Railroad for Detroit, Mich, and
carried with them the well wishes OF n host
OF friends. They Will be absent about two
weeks.
Notwithstanding that last night was not the
regularly assigned entertainment night of tho
Washington Light Infantry Cadets, q large and
enthusiastic crowd attended tho soiroe. Tho
cool night made every one feel buoyant, and
the entertainment was enjoyed with n vim not
usual on summer nights. The mombers OF
the corps take much interest In tho appear
anco OF the hall, and last night II was ar
ranged in an exceedingly tasteiy manner.
Numerous United States ilags were hung over
tho windows and across tho hall and
tary appearance At ono Side Of the o room % the
seventy-fvo guns, recently bought, were
placed In substantial rack, prepared for tho
purpose. Every ono was happy, and the festi-
vities were kept up until a late hour.
1t was supposed by many suffering residents
OF South Washington that Investigation would
prove thatlhe Baltimore and Potomac Rail-
Of space 1t takes to hold their large number OF
tracks on Maryland avenue. II such is tho
case the grasping monopoly should be forced
10 move some OF the numerous tracks.
Coal by tho shipload, wood by the tralnload
ut John Millers. Winter Is now at hand aud
you should SEQ him ut his kindling wood mill,
corner OF Four.and-a-half street and Virginia
avenue southwest, and at his branch ofiiccs,
b20 Seventh street northwest and 143 b street
southeast.
Prices drug store, ut 426 Seventh street
southwest, aims to be tho leading family phar-
macy in South Washington, and great alton
prescriptions.
Yesterday afternoon onlcer Kearnoy found
an elderly white man In beastly state of In.
toxication lying on tho park near tho Balti-
more h Potomac depot. Tho aged disciple
OF Bacchus was unable to walk, and was placed
on vehicle and taken to Police Headquarters,
where he could repose free from tho gaze OF
tho eager multitude.
Yesterday two street-cars on the Anacostin
line collided, and George Smith, one OF tho
drivers, was seriously Injured in the head
He was taken to the First Precinct Station and
DR.. McWilliams summoned and rendered the
necessary medical aid.
1t is expected that one OF tho Fish Commits.
mission cars Will be sent as far as the New
England States this week, and II not, then tho
carly part of next week.
The following is Harbormaster Suttons
wharf report for yesterday: schooner Active,
Captain Corners, 100000 laths for II. L.
Biscoe; schooner NJ. Stoeiman, Captain Steel
man, 1903 tons coal for J. @. Helston; schooner
II. NJ. Mitchell, Captain MITCHELL 900 tons coal
for stephenson 4 Bros; schooner Washington,
Captain Smith. 113 tons coal for william II.
Baum; schooner Maid of the Mist, Captain
Keene, 127 tons coal for p. Pollard; barge Ben
@. Barrell, Captain jackson, 12O tons coal for
Thomas Somerville; barge Gilmore Meredith,
Captain Childs, ITO tons coal for John Miller;
barge Dean Park, Captain Jammerson, 100
tons coal for Potomac Ferry Company
barge Lizzie K, Captain Parker, 11O tons coal
for s. Emery; schooner Wicomico, Captain
| Greyson, 15 cords wood for II. L. Biscoe
schooner j. A. Harper, Captain Kelly, Is cord:
wood for H.. L. Dlscoe schooner silver Star
Captain Anderson, 40 cords wood for j. o
Carter; schooner Caroline, Captain Mothers
head, DO cords wood for Johnson Bros; sloop
Sarah Jane, Captain simms, 800 bushels
oysters; schooner Thomas Franklin, Captain
Johnson, 800 bushels oysters; pungy Addle,
Captain Augerstine, 200 bushels oysters;
pungy. Margaret Ella, Captain Davis, 300
bushels oysters; pungy May, Captain Green,
900 Dualelg Oysterg.