Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-13
TAKOMA PARK.

Dr. VIM. Laurence d. d. S., after an
absence of six months in Paris, France
has rejoined his wife and daughter at their
home here, having abandoned the idea OF
establishing himself abroad.
Miss Jennie Parsons, a recent guest OF
her brother, DR.. A. V. Parsons. has re-
turned to her home in Baltimore.
Mrs. j. X. Danforth. with her daughter
Miss Esther Danforrh, is spending Au-
gust at Seabright, N. j.
At a recent meeting of Takoma Chorus
at the residence of the president, Mr.. c.
NJ Heaton, jr.. reports of the secretary
and treasurer were read. giving report OF
proceeds from last concert, after which ar
engagements were made for disposing of the
piano used by chorus during the season.
MISS irene Cowman was Il recent guest OF
Miss Mabel Bailey
Mrs. Douglas Corse has recovered from
her recent illness and left today for q
months stay at Atlantic City.
Miss Harrington returned yesterday from
d fortnight's- visit to her brother, Lieut.
harrington, who is summering in Brook
Vile, Nd
Mrs. VIM. Sleeper and her daughters
Mrs. Bertha Birch. Miss Maud Sleeper and
MISS Gertrude Birch. are visiting the home
of the former in BInghamton, N. I.
Inc lnterment of the remains of Mrs
Creek cemetery took place on Thursday
afternoon. The death of this estima BILE lady
one or Takoma's earliest residents, has cas-;
a gloom over the hearts and homes OF
those whose privilege it was to know her
Much sympathy is felt for her family con-
sisting of husband and son. The latter, with
his young wife, remained with Mr. Brow n
until Wednesday, when Mr.. Percy Brown
returned to his home in New York Mrs
Brown left toGay for short stay with
friends in Vienna, Va.
Mrs. James l.. White and Mrs. d. ]. God
frey were recent guests of the daughters
of the former, Mrs. Geo. w. Montgomery
and Mrs. j. Geo. Hemingway, at the home
of the latter, ''Helvatia Cottage on Pop
lar avenue.
Rev. j. owen Dorsey has returned from
a two weeks visit to friends in Brookville
Md ..s..
The funeral of DR.. Chas B. Michener
whose sudden death from apoplexy occurred
at the American House in Washington on
Friday last, took place yesterday at l p m.
from Overlook Lodge" his late residence.
After the religious services, conducted by
Rev. Edwd. NJ. Mott, Stansbury Lodge, f.
a. A. NJ. of BrlGhtwood, took charge of the
remains, concluding with their impressive
burial service, after which the casket was
taken to the depot and conveyed by the
pm. train to Baltimore for cremation, in
accordance with oft-repeated requests of
the deceased
Mrs. Kitchener is utterly Frustrated, and
grave fears are entertained as to the effect
upon her health. Her physician, DIR. A. V
Parsons, has been In almost constant at
tendance since Friday. DIR. Kitchener, while
a prominent member of the Masonic fra
ternity In New York, his former home had
postponed aftliating with the order here
kilograms of coincidence were received from
New York requesting the Stansbury Lodge
to conduct the service with full Masonic
horors. Messrs. II. j. Long, w. j. Tucker
and T. NJ. Martin accompanied the remains
to Baltimore. .-. ... .. s
At a recent meeting of the Takoma Wei
fare Association committee, consisting of
Mayor S. s. Shedd, Mr.. j. r. Swormstedt
and Judge Miller. was appointed to wait
upon the Commissioners urging the placing
of gas lamps. for which pipes were laid sew
eral months since. The necessity for an
electric bell or night Waterman at the rail-
road crossing was contained in the same
petition ..' .'
The usual Monday night meeting of the
Methodist League win take place this even
ing at the residence of Mrs. S. r. Page
with Mr.. j. r. Wise Of Hamline NJ f.
Church as leader
Miss Julia Corse has returned from a
two weeks sojourn at Blue Ridge Summit
Miss Longfellow is visiting friends in
Maine.
Miss Mary Wentworth of Pennsylvania
is spending the summer with her sister
Mrs. Fred Dudley of Carroll avenue.