Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-17
GEORGETOWN.
DEATH OF II. O. RITTER.

GEORGETOWN.
DEATH OF II. q. RfrTER.
In the death of Mr.. Horatio G. Ritter, which
occurred last evening, the District has lost one
of its oldest and most esteemed citizens He
was born in Georgetown, D. c., June IL, 1917.
and at the college Of his birthplace received
his education. For many years prior to and
during the war he and his brother, the late w.
W. Ritter, conducted tho largest business en-
terprise on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
The deceased was a man OF o genial dispo-
| sltlon and male friends with all with whom
he came in contact His funeral will take place
ON Sunday afternoon at 8 O'Clock from his late
residence, 1926 Olive avenue.
DEPARTURE OF DELEeXrrs
At $50 this afternoon the following delegates
OF l. .. U. II. to the state council of Virginia
will go by special train over the Baltimore
and Ohio route to Roanoke: ]. d. Kolb. A. W.
Skunk. G. J. Stockman of No. 10. A. W. Ward
and c. 0. Tavenner of No. 20, ]. w. Lucas and
Harvard Mitchell of %. c. F. Blundon and C.
T. Richard of 50, Edw. Lyles and Otto Hopkins
E Howard, J. d. Schofeld OF 80. Edw. A.
Reid, J: D. Avery Of AZ, and John L. Baker and
d. A. Myer OF AZ. At the council, which re-
mains in session from October 10 to 23. the
good OF the lodges will be discussed and nd
visable new measures adopted
REAL ESTATE SALES.
John A. Baker and wife have sold to Martha
G. Cooke an undivided one-third interest in
part original lot 8, square 37S, and part Of lot
4, square 881; lot at the northeast corner OF
Congress and Water streets; part of lot rs in
wharf, lying on the south side Of Water street
near High; lots ~ and 23, block 3; lots l6 and
IL, block 6; lots 3 and 10 Of sub Of part of land
OF Henry Naylor; also undivided one-third in
terest Of Baker in part Of lot 1, square Ssl; un-
divided half interest In lot in block b, 10, Is
lot IL, square 37S; part Of lot 2. square $50;
parts Of lot 6. square $40 (three parcels); part
Of lot 9, square so; parts of lots and TO- square
800; south half lot II in sub Of square 369, and
Martha g. Cooke conveys all her interest in the
same property to Jno. A. Baker.
COVENANT LODGE FAN.
The members Of Covenant Lodge are en-
thusiastic over the success Of their fair.
Many Washington merchants have do
mated costly articles, which are hastily dis
played. and ticket1 conspicuousy attached to
them show who are helping the lodge along.
Every night at 10 o'clock the music strikes up
and dancing In INDUCED in until L. The
ease-give-me-a-vote girls are noticeably alb
sent and If Q young man has only 10 cents he 10
a. welcome almost a. the millionaire, though
the latter's attendance 10 preferred.
PARTIALLY PErRIFIED.
A partly petrifed body has been un-
earthed in the old Presbyterian graveyard.
While the trunk and face had lost their form
and naturalness, the lower limbs were az
shapely and perfect in appearance a. on the
day OF their interment But that life-like soft
ness had slowly given way under the solidify-
ing properties Of the soil and . hard, stony
feeling met the touch. The veins were dis
tinctly visible and prominent. Other bodies
have been removed from graves close by bat
this is the only one that has been so affected.
1t had been beneath the grounds surface for
thirty yearA
QUIET WEDDING.
A few nights ago the Rev. Mr.. Graham, al his
residence on 9lst street. read the marriage
service and made ono Of Mr.. 8. F. Tippett and
Miss Laura NJ. Braun. The wedding. owing to
the recent death of the brides mother. was .
private one, only the immediate friends aud
necessary witnesses being present.
RECEPTION TO THE DELEaATrs
The reception rendered the delegates Of the
ecumenical conference Thursday evening at
MI. Zion NJ. E. Church wass very pleasant affair
and almost every member Of the congregation
was there to do honor to the distinguished
MethOdists The church was briilian tly lighted
and beautifully decorated with flowers and flags.
Rev. p: ]. Ryder. T. E.. presided. Speeches
were delivered by Rsy. Bishop Walden, Cincin-
matt, Ohio; Revs. C. o. Fisher, ID. D., Georgia;
Z. W. S. Hammond. D. D., Kentucky; l. d.
Scott Texas; J. S. Cooper, Alexandria; J. W. Z.
Bowen. D. D., BENZ. Brown and J. W. Hughes,
Missouri. A handsome table was set for the in.
| vited guestA The ladies who looked after
the wants Of all were Miss Katie Brice, Miss
Hattie Bsason, Miss Lilly Smith, Lucy Mill
stead, Mrs. 7. 0. Carroll and Mrs. Annie Boyd.
TO IMPROVE MASONIC HALL
The stockholders Of the Masonic Hall Asso-
citation met Thursday night in pursuance to q call
and authorized the issue Of 81 200 worth Of
new stock. The money raised 10 to be used in
making the ked-ofimprovements, con-
| Sit ting Of large banquet hall aud the enlarge
ment OF the rear part Of the building.
NOTES.
Mr.. John Magruder Of New Mexico 10 the
guest OF Mrs. Gov. Cooke of Stoddart street
The Knights o: St. Augustine, the newly
| organized beneficial order. will turn out on
| Sunday afternoon with thirty men in line, in
command OF Captain General Neal, to assist in
the demonstration attending the laying of the
corner llth and streets.
| Tho ladies OF the Congress Street Church
gave q supper last night in the Sunday school
room, and scores Of hungry boys and girls sat
down to bountifully spread tables and ATE until
| they were satisfied.
DR.. Reid has left town for short vacation.
Mr.. John OBrien, a well-known citizen, dieA
this morning at his home, 1852 SD street. The
| funeral will take place on Monday at o'clock
when requiem mass win be said at Trinity
Church.