Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24


Morgan two-story store and dwelling at 800
Esd street northwest.
NEWS FROM HAGERSrOWN.
Great Preparations for Holding Religious
ChautauQua-Other Interesting Items.
Correspondence Of The Evening sta-
HAGERsrowN, June %, 1898.
Great preparations are being made for the
holding Of q relig ious chautauqua at this place.
An immense amphitheater is being erected on
the campus at Kee Mar Female College Rev.
]. E. Bushnell Of Hagerstown has just returned
from Washington, where he secured the services
Of number Of distinguished speakers, includ-
ing Rev. ]. G. Butler of the Lutheran Memorial
Church, E. o. Eldridge, DID,, and W. A. Croft
fus Ph.D. A number Of able divines and ora
tors from other points will be present and de-
liver addresses. great outpouring of religious
people is anticipated. The grounds where the
chautauqua will be held are well shaded and
picturesque, from which q commanding view Of
the Blue Ridge mountains and the surrounding
fertile valley can be had.
Quite q number Of our citizens have been
gathered within the fold Of grim death within
the past few days, including John R. Davis,
who at one time conducted large barber shop
on 18th street, in Washington; David Startz-
man. . retired carpenter; Mrs. Andrew Ezeler
and G. 8. Meddlekauff. the latter dropping
dead without moments warning. To swell
the list. Daniel Weaver, young man nineteen
years Of age, took his own life by hanging him
self in the barn of his employer.
Another case of the herolsm and devotion Of
woman Is exemplifed in the case Of Roger
Hempell, employed on the dredge Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal near Harpers Ferry.
He was visiting his sweetheart at Mr. Jesse
Univ n Lam e.
o'clock in the morning-when he started
toward the boat. A wide and deep pond was in
his path. Into this he fell, and his cries for
assistance were responded to by the lady. who
extricated him from his perilous position and
prevented him from drowning.
Toll Collector McCardell Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal reports unusually heavy re-
ceipts at his Office at Williamsport. Business
Is increasing daily. The receipts at this Office
for the month of May were over $500.
st. Johns Lutheran Church Of this city was
the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednes-
day. the chancel Of the church being beauti-
fully decorated with plants and flowers for the
occasion. Tho contracting parties were Mr.
VIM. Shildneck Of the transfer station Of the
Cumberland Valley railroad at this place and
Miss Florence McCammon, daughter Of the late
Thomas McCammon Of this city. Rev. DR.. 8.
W. Owen, the pastor of the church, oficiated
The bride was attired in beautiful gown Of
ashes Of roses and the groom in the ''conven-
tional black" An immense throng Of persons
witnessed the ceremonies. The couple are OF
and when they return will take up their resi-
dence in this city.
Mrs. B. Sim Cunningham Of Clear Spring.
this county, the wife Of Mr.. VIM F. Cunning.
ham, died Of cancer Of the stomach, at
the age Of forty-two years. The deceased was
noted as being the author Of many beautiful
poems and short stories.
Among the social events Of the week was the
appropriate celebration of the tweuty-ffth
wedding anniversary Of Mr.. ]. II. Blake.
during the war of tbs rebellion . member of
the reportorial staff OF The STAR, and his es-
Unable wife. Mrs. Alice V. Blake, at their
hospital home on CHERRY HILL" this city.
The couple were kindly and substantially re-
membered by numerous Washington friends,
as well as by those at home. The city press with
great unanimity extended hearty congratula-
tons.
The Potomac river, or that portion which
passes through this county, is at the present
writing In excellent condition for bass fishing
and large numbers Of the samey finny tribe are
being captured. Many washingtonians are in
dulging IN the sport, coming up to Weverton
on Saturday and remaining over Sunday.
During the prevalence of q thunder storm
here yesterday lightning struck and set fire to
the extensive butcher shop, cold storage build
ing and stables of Mr.. VIM. H. Albert. They
were destroyed. entailing quite a heavy loss.
liners of the pension bureau retired recently
from service by Secretary ,Hoke Smith, was at
the time OF his appointment and until q short
time ago editor of the Herald and Torch, the
republican organ Of this county. He had held
the position for about eight years at salary of
81 800 and per diem allowance OF %.
Hagerstown proposes celebrating the coming
Fourth of July. Extensive arrangements are
being made for a firemens and civic organiza-
tons parade.
Harvest in this county will begin early the
coming week. The wheat is ripening rapidly
and promises a large yield. Contrary to this
assertion. and as usual at this time Of year.
some farmers are complaining that some OF the
wheat is affected with scab, while others claim
it Is blasted.
Tie fire iend is causing devastation in the
adjoining county of Franklin, Pa. In one
night three barns. with their valuable contents,
and blacksmith shop were DESTROYED, all To-
Gated near Fayetteville.
The festive potato bug, with his millions Of
aunts, nieces and cousins is with US again in all
that the extremely cold weather Of last winter
would put a spoke in his wheel for year or
two, but ne doesn't seem to be built that way.
Col. B. +. Winger and family of Washington
have taken up their residence for the summer
at their home. Tagymentasachta- Mrs. Ralph
Jefferson and Master Fred Lomis of Washing
ton the guests of Mr.. J. III. Smith at Boons-
boro'.
William johnson, a respected colored man,
died on a train OF the Cumberland Valley railroad
when en- route to Carlisle, Pa. He was afflicted
with consumption and desired to visit his old
home. but died before reaching there.
john W. Stonebraker has been appointed by
the court receiver of the Hagerstown shirt fac
tory. A short time ago this wGs one of Hugers-
town prosperous industries.
sam Jones has been engaged to deliver three
sermons in this city during the coming month.
He preached last Sunday at Winchester, re-
ceiTlng $1,000 for his effort. The services
were held on the fair grounds, and special
trains run on the railroads, drawing an assem-
biage OF over 5000 people.
Mrs Frank Griffith and Calvin McGrew Of
Washington are visiting relatives in this city, B.
Eay Ridge, the Chiidren's Paradise
Picnic grounds, swings. flying horses, extern
s've play grounds. Trains leave 3. L o. station
week days at 9:l5 a. m 80 and LIS pm; Sum
days at 9:35 am. 100 and 3:15 m. Round
trip, Sl00-AdUt