Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-05
ABOUT GEORGETOWN
The Marriage of Miss Brooke to Mr.. Zim-
norman Last Evening.
Suicide of Harry1Green, n Resident of
the State of vasAingtOn-Other p
Matters. Of Interest.

Last evening st. .Alban's Episcopal
Church, above Georgetown, beautifully dec
GRATED with flowers and plants. was the
scene of one of The, prettiest weddings that
have taken place here In a long time. The
contracting parties were Miss Minnie Violet
Brooke, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Brooke OF Georgetown Heights. and g. w.
zimmerman Of West Virginia. Within the
church had gathered host of friends. The
bride, who is oue of the most pronounced
OF brunettes, was attired in handsome
gown Of white Powered silk, trimmed in
chiffon lace and ribbon bows. She wore a
veil, fastened with magnificent pearl pin
the gift Of the groom, and carried bridal
roses. The attendants were two dainty
little maids, Miss Blanche Hunt and Miss
Effie Brooke. sister of the bride. Both were
costumed In white silk and carried pink
roses. tied with ribbons of pink and Nile
green Rev Nelson Falls. pastor OF St
Adams, performed the ceremony. the
ushers were b. B. Hunt George Langley.
Albert Evans and George Fengle. The we'd
ding march was played by Mrs. Frank
Middleton. The immediate members of the
family were entertained at supper. The
wedding gifts were costly, numerous and
beautiful embracing ornaments of graceful
design and workmanship. One of the most
appreciated presents received was pair OF
quilts made by the groom's mother, that
have taken first prize at three of the south
ern fairs for fine needlework and general
excellence Of make. Mr.. and Mrs. thinner
man left after the supper for New YORK,
where they will spend a week or more. On
their return they win make their residence
at the Brooke home, on BID street extended.
until their own house at 18th and Corcoran
streets is prepared for occupancy
Suicide of Harry Green.
News has teen received here of the sni-
eide of Harry Green, son of the late Mark
Green, for many years an officer of the
metropolitan force. The truth of the report
has been verified through a telegram sent
by request to Lieut. Swindells by Bolton
Rogers. chief of police I'm Seattle. WASH.
where the suicide was committed. The first
report of the death came through tele-
gram sent to the young mans mother by
the uudertakeIs who were given charge of
the body. The mother came to town from
her home on the Conduit road near the
receiving reservoir, acquainted her brother,
MIR. Staiiings, with the news, and Lieut..
Swindells was sought in the hope of secur-
ing definite information. The telegram from
the chief of police, received this morning,
states that young Green took carboHc acid.
No cause was assigned for the deed. Harry
Green left Georgetown about five years ago
to engage in the lumber business at Seattle.
Previous to his departure he had been in
the drug business here. His friends and ac-
quaintances here were many. His death
Will be particularly mourned by his mother
and two brothers, Frank and John. The de-
ceased was about twenty-six years of age.
Notes Of Interest.
The Harlem base ball team defeated the
champion colored base ball team of the
District yesterday afternoon at National
Park by a score of II to 2. The Harlems
played good ball all around. The Harlems
would like to hear from all the strong
teams Of the District. Address W. B. Fow-
Ter, $500 Nj street northwest
Mrs. Mary E. Lederer died yesterday at
SG27 NJ street She-was in her sixty-fourth'
year.
The oath of Geo. McKenna, eldest son of
John MckeEna, occurred this morning at
his home, '412 34th street. Deceased had
been confined for a long time with consump-
tion. He was one Of the graduates of Trim
ity parochial school, where he made high
marks for general excellence. He was a
with all who knew him.
Arthur l.. Edwards of Woodiey lane will
leave on Monday next for a two weeks visit
In New York and adjoining states.
The Marion Sprague il being loaded with
1,l0O tons Of coal for Boston, Mass by
Meredith. Winship e Company. She brought
here ice for the Great Falls Company
There are number of schooners on their
way to Georgetown.
The funeral of j. MacBride Sterrett, jr.,
took place yesterday. The pallbearers were
eight OF his late associates. The interment
was ON the home place. Springland. 80