Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
The Tenleytown Fire Company to Be Re
organised
Enthusiastic Meeting of White Rib
bOners The Reservoir Mt Reno
Various Proposed improvements.

town volunteer fire department arose,
which eliminated in the disbanding
of the body, conservative, careful cit
liens have taken the fire question
seriously under consideration, and the prob
ability is that in few days a new band Of
Tenleytown citizens will appoint them
selves commanders Of the engine there and
guardians Of the peoples property.
At present the engine is in a closed shed
with no recognized custodians. Since the
department" went to pieces there has
been one fire attended with a substantial
loss The engine was not brought forth.
The large property holders there say
now, though, that petty differences must be
thrown aside. The question Is too vital
one to admit of Individual clashes. The
new commanders will organize themselves
In a very few days, at called meeting.
1t is probable that the old ones will be ask
ed to enroll themselves on the membership
list.
The engine is in a shed to the rear Of
River and Rockville roads. The water serv-
ice, with which the town has late been pro-
vided enables the practical employment Of
1t. Previous to this Tenleytown had but
an 1mpromptu bucket brigade.
Electric Lights.
Preparations are being made to light Tell
leytown by electricity. The contract has
Light and Power Company. Seventy lights
viii be given the suburb. The place is at
present provided with oil lamps, which fur
nish but sickly Illumination.
TenlcytOwn's School.
Operations have begun on the big addi-
ton to the Tenleytown Public School. It Is
thought that the classes will in no way be
affected by the construction. A little crowd
ing may become necessary later on. but
there is hardly a likelihood of the classes
being dismissed at any time. At present
rearly a hundred public pupils are being ac-
| ccmmodated In rooms Of the Catholic
School building, which have been leased
pending the enlargement of the Districts
building. The membership Of the parochial
| school at Tenleytown is being gradually
absorbed by the public school, the latter
| possessing SO many more advantages.
ConcretinS at Reno.
| More than half of the concrete and asphalt
| lining to be given the Fort Reno reservoir
| has been put in. The work is of consider
able magnitude. There Is perfect swarm
| of workmen on the scene during the day.
| Activity is observed in every branch of the
Undertaking. 1t is probably the most i'm
| portant work that has, ever been undertaken
wit hin Tenleytowns limits. The reservoir
| is 420 feet above the level of the Potomac,
| and is recognized as the highest point in the
| District. The view in all directions is per-
| feet for miles. A large reservation will sur
| round the reservoir proper. The site of the
| whole was donated the District by MessrS.
| Glover and Waggaman.
| White RibbOners.
The white ribboners of the Dumbarton
| NJ E. Church held an interesting meeting
| last night. Speakers of prominence in the
| Washington branch of the order were pres
| ent and contributed talks" on the great
progress and influence of the temperance
union. More workers names were added to
| the local list. Rev. DR.. Stitt spoke on the
subject of temperance and highly lauded the
| zeal of the opponents. He uttered stirring
| words of encouragement. 1t was said at the
meeting that probably in the near future
| the Georgetown branch would lead rally
| that would startle those who have accepted
and tolerated liquor for SO long time.
The talks were all full Of earnestness.
| Practical results have already followed the
work of the society here. The program was
| relieved by the presentation of very excel
lent musical and literary program, followed
by cream, etc. Miss Mamie Lightfoot is
president of the Dumbarton Church branch
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. The local branch is acknowledged
to be one of the most effective in the Dis
trict.
A handsome new car arrived yesterday
for the Great Falls Railroad Company. Il
will be known as the 100 special
! Judge w after .. CoA yesterday bought
lot in Cleveland Park, to the northeast Of
| Georgetown.
Abraham Rowles yesterday sold to Mary
F. Hall lot 4, square 2, Of Reno"
Mr.. Charles c. Pearce was married las
night to Mrs. Emma L. Shanks at thu
brides residence, 1922 35th street. TINT
ceremony took place at 7:3O o'clock. To
day Mr. and Mrs. Pearce took the specia
train for Atlanta, where they will spen,
some time.
Mrs Turbey, widow Of the late Lemue
Turbey, who was found dead in her be-
last Thursday, was buried on Sunday at
ternoon A sudden attack of the hear
produced death. Mrs. Turbey resided a
1913 Prospect.