Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-10
GEORGETOwN.
THE CITIZENS MEETING

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one hundred or more gentlemen who assembled
Wednesday in the hall of the First Co-operativ,
Building Association to receive the report Of
meeting two weeks ago TINT they we're there fol
business. Owing to the absence Of Mr.. Archi
| band Greenlees Mr. E. p. Berry was called tc
the chair, and for hours the needs Of George.
| town we're discussed. On request, Mr. H. p
Gilbert submitted the report of the railroad
committee, and it was learned therefrom that
! the matter of the Norfolk and Westerns entry
had been referred in Congress to a subcom-
mittee, who had reported favorsbly. Mr..
F. L. Moore then asked permission to
speak, and on being recognized sug-
gested that for the general good Of the town the
old Citizens Association be revived This me,
with unanimous approval. and Messrs. c. H.
Tickling, G.. G.. Boteler, H. p Gilbert. T. L.
Cropley and =. L. Moore were selected to re-
organize it. After q lengthy talk organization
was effected and the following chosen as officers:
vice president; VIM. Il. Manosus, secretary,
and Capt. Joseph H. Lee, treasurer. In
the new association it WAS agreed to
continue the existence Of the railroad
committee Of fifteen appointed at the last meet
ing. 1t was also agreed to appoint at the next
meeting committees on streets and sewers,
the Rock creek improvement, harbors and
wharves, water and gas, cemeteries and taxes.
On a motion Of Mr.. H. NJ. Baer Ii was decided
to christen the new baby "The West Washing
ton Citizens Association" In many compare
lively near parts Of the country, Mr.. J. L.
Libbey said the people do not know Of the ex-
istenee Of place called Georgetown, and he
cited instances Of having had freight repeatedly
delayed on the road in consequence thereof.
I'VE want to be part and parcel of Washing
ton city," said Mr.. Tenney, land never until
provements." In every way, it was said.
Georgetown had been neglected. II is Of vital
importance to the place to have Rock creek
arched over from tho NJ street bridge to Lyons
mill, and a strong effort will be made 10 secure
legislation on the subject. The condition Of
to the electric power house wa' loudly con-
demned. rs was also the sunken sidewalk on NJ
street near the Aqueduct bridge.
Before the meeting adjourned the constitu-
ton of the old association was adopted, with GER
tain amendments and those present, after pay
ing trifiing sum toward the liquidation of any
expense that might arise, declared themselves
in heart and soul members of the West Wash
ington Citizens Association. Among the many
pre-. ent we're Messrs. Tickling. Wheatley, Libbey,
Cunningham. Cropley, Gilbert, King, Brown,
Baer. Blumenthal, DIR. shekel. Lee, Prof.
Mitchell. Offutt, Archer. Moore and Smith
APRErTY WEDDING.
The dim lights of Mt Tabor Wednesday after
noon cleaned down upon pretty wedding
scene. Before an altar that was almost hidden
behind a mass of choice ferns. flowers and
plants stood the contracting parties, Rev. Will
lam sherman Phillips and Miss Eva Louise
Thomas. The service was read by Rev. w. X.
Graham, the pastor of Congress Street NJ. p.
Church. Those who acted as ushers were
Messrs. BENZ. Hunt, Joseph Mills and ID. +.
Harris Mr. Z. Harry l.. Myers was best man.
The bride. who is daughter Of Mr.. Columbus
Thomas. was attired in a light-colored travelling
dress and wore neither wreath nor veil. I'M
mediately after the ceremony MIR. and Mrs.
Phillips left on trip to the mountains. Among
those who gathered about the chancel rail were
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Thomas, parents Of the bride;
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright of Cambridge, Nd; Misses
Moneta, LOWE. Teresa and Tina Thomas, the
parents of the groom, Mr.. and Mrs. TheO
Barnes, Mr.. and Mrs. ". +. Hunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael, Miss Minnie Briley of Cambridge,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt Weaver, Mr.. Harry Thomas,
Mrs. Z. G. Mvers-Weaver, the Misses Britt,
Mr.. and Mrs W. Goodwin. the Misses Davidson,
Mr. and Mrs. Z. c. Ford. Mrs. Waugh, Miss Cham
berlain, the Misses Clemeuts, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
W. Sommerville. Mr.. A. Luker. Mr.. Chas.
Knott, Mr.. Z. Knott and the Misses Hess.
Among the many handsome presents received
by the young couple was a solid silver ice
pitcher and tray. the gift Of Potomac Com
mandery, No. 3, of which body MIR. Phillips is
the most excellent high priest and prophet
THE GIRLS CLUB.
On Tuesday evening the farewell meeting of
the Girls Club of Peck Memorial Chapel was
held and time full Of enjoyment was spent.
Among the features on the program presented
were "a calisthenic and doll drill fancy marches
Rotations. musical selections and addresses.
The address of Mrs. Teunis Hamlin was partic-
ularly interesting. When the eyes and ears had
drunk their fill the back room was visited and
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whose exertions the club became popular are
Miss z. A. Hayden. Miss Brewer-and Miss Mac
Lean. As soon the weather becomes more
suitable for indoor enjoyment the club will con-
vene.
THE HOME FOR INCURABLHs.
Yesterday Afternoon at O'Clock the corner
stone OF the new S25. 900 home for incurables,
located on a part of the Linthicum estate, was
laid with appropriate ceremony. The duty Of
laying the stone and depositing in its cavity
box of current articles was assigned to Vice
President Morton. and on the Offering of short
prayer by Rev. DIR. McKim he stepped forward
aad as the contractor with the assistance Of u
derrick lowered the suspended block passed the
trowoi simply over 1t. Contractor Walker then
laid level on the block and announced that it
had settled squarely in its place. When thi, had
been done the few present who had braved the
clouds raised their voices and under the leader
ship OF DIR. Nchim sang "Prnlse God. From
Whom All Blessings Flow" Benediction
closed the simple exercises. The trowel used
by the Vice President will be preserved and
given place Of honor when the building is
completed. Among those present who are
prominently identified with the charity were
Mrs. DIR. Jno. S. Billings, Mrs. Matthews, Miss
Voorhees,. Miss Jenkins, Mrs. Mcclure. Mrs.
Hill and Mrs. Hopkins. Among the contents
of the copper box which found resting place
in the corner stone are a copy Of The EVENING
STAR. an English penny, two reports of the
home. u copy Of the Post, coin from Mrs.
Charles Hill Whose acts Of charity are number
less) and list of the board Of managers.
FOUND ALONE AND ILL.
At an early hour this morning q small boy re-
ported at the police station that no one had re-
sponded to his knock at the secluded home of
Capt. Vim. Chandler, 1918 Valley street. and he
feared the only occupant was seriously i'll.
Officer Burrows went back with the boy md
after knocking several times heard low moan
from the inside. Breaking open the door he
discovered the captain, who for many years has
lived hermit's life, lying on the floor and ap-
parently suffering great pain. DIR. A. B. Shekell
was Immediately summoned and medical assist
ance rendered.
Wednesday afternoon houses 1912 and SPAN
street, being part of the estate Of the late
Nathan A. Schloss Of Baltimore, we're sold at
public auction, bringing 81 800 and $4,000 re-