Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Some Interesting Happenings in the SEQ
ton Beyond Book Greek.
A Successful tsHard Times Social"-
Putting in n Railway Switch
Other Items.

The hard times SociaP' held last evening
under the direction Of the ladies Of the
Lutheran Church here was a novelty and
a success. The crowd was large and the
enjoyment of all apparent. 1t was held in
the unoccupied cottage opposite the post
office, between the hours Of Z and II. Some
of the ladies who assisted materially were:
Mrs. H. G. Wagner and Miss Memmert, on
whom the burden of the details fell; Mrs.
Wilkins, Mrs. Rohrer, Miss Richardson and
Miss Wenner.
The "curio ROOM was place Of more
than ordinary interest, and did much to
swell the treasurer's Golfers. In it every
day expressions were illustrated by every
day substantialities. The event exceeded
the success predicted, and the depleted
Lutheran treasury now has very whole
some appearance.
Every effort that has been made to build
up the Lutheran Church since the advent
of the new pastor has been crowned with
success. New life has been infused into the
congregation, and the church is entering
upon an era of hitherto unknown pros
perity.
Complaint OF Market Refuse.
Property holders and residents in and
about Market space here complain that all
the refuse stuff of the Saturday countrymen
is allowed to lie over all day Sunday in
the street and frequently until the middle
of the following week. Last Saturday
vegetable refuse up to o'clock this morn
ing had not been removed.
Connecting Their Tracks.
The Georgetown and Tenleytown railroad
people are connecting their tracks by means
of switch with those of the Elevator,
Barge and Dock Company, on Water street,
at the foot Of 32d. The object in view is
the transportation Of stone, gravel, ETC.,
from the river barges along the barge and
dock company's route to Tenleytown where
it will be used extensively in the fitting up
Of the Fort Reno reservoir, now under en-
largement. The tracks of the Tenleytown
company have extended to Water street
since the corporations birth, but owing to
the severity of the grade from the canal to
the foot Of the street, the terminus practi-
cally has been in front of the old station
house.
A Promising Georgetown Horse.
Clayton. the Norfolk turfman who pur-
chased Prince Purdy, the little George
town horse, some months ago, reports here
that the animal has so developed his speed
as to be able to make mile in 2OS. His
future Is said to be assured. 1t Is authori-
tatively said that New York race men have
Offered $4,000 for the Prince. He was sold
by his Georgetown owners, Messrs. Veale
and Casilear, for s1,50O. This year the
Prince has earned the Norfolk man over
$4,000. Next year he will strive for the
worlds record.
Will Attend the Funeral.
Potomac Royal Arch Chapter, No. 8, F..
A. A. NJ, of Georgetown, will attend the
funeral of Mr.. John A. Milburn. tomorrow.
in body. The Masonic service will be con-
Quoted by Harmony Lodge, at the request
of Alexandria-Was hington Lodge, which
body deceased originally Joined.
Kicked by n Mule.
John T. Lewis, a colored workman on the
Great Falls railroad construction, was kick
ed on the elbow by mule. He was con-
veyed to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment.