Evening star., 1895-10-18
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Funeral of Ollie Taylor Very Largely
Attended.
Presentation to a Pastor Sudden
Death of a Well-known
Citizen.

The funeral of Oliver Taylor, better known
as "Ollie'' Taylor, the half-witted colored
man who died Sunday last from wounds
inflicted Wednesday. October 8, by John
Lucas at 2714 Olive street, Georgetown, took
place yesterday from Mount Zion Church,
10Th street. great concourse of .ympl-
thiZing and curious people gathered in and
about the church during the services. The
street was blocked for some distance, the
crime of which deceased was the victim
having aroused much interest among the
colored people particularly. The dead man
was member of the Mt. Zion Church. Rev.
S. Aiken Lewis, the PASTOR. conducted the
services His remarks over the dead were
full of feeling. He deplored the nature of
the death, and begged that his hearers abb
stain from the use of strong drink.
1t was the greatest curse of the age, and
was responsible for nearly all the crimes
the eoiored race had been guilty Of. Rev.
Or. D. P. Seaton, pastor of Ebenezer
Church, and the Rev. w. H. Brooks assisted
Rev. Mr.. Lewis in the last churchly rites.
The interment was in Mt. Zion cemetery.
A Presentation.
The members of the Early Rose Club of
Mt. Zion NJ E. Church surprised their pas
tor, Rev. S. Aiken Lewis, last night by pre-
senting him with purse handsomely filed
The reverend gentleman was much affected
by the gift, and expressed his appreciation
III Well-chosen words. The little occasion
was very happy one. The officers and
members of the presenting club are: Mrs
martina Lee. president: Mrs. Mary Hutchin-
son, vice president; Mrs. L. Palmer, treas
urer; Mrs. Alice Harriss, secretary, and
Mrs. George Weaver, Mrs. Emma Will
tams, Mrs. Maggie Thomas and Mrs Mary
Watkins.
Died Suddenly.
Mr. William H. Dcugal died yesterday
suddenly at the home of his daughter, the
wife Of the Rev. Chas. Herr, Jersey City,
N. j. He had gone on for short visit,
only being aware of what he thought was
temporary indispositicn. His death has
shocked this community, where he has re-
sided all his life
Mr.. Dougal was an exemplary citizen
quiet, but always admirable in character.
For years he was recognized as one of the
most Skillful engraverS under the govern
ment, spending a long term at the bureau
OF engraving and printing. He was. also a
painter of ability. Deceased was an elder
IN the Presbyterian Church on street,
and was active in it's government. He
leaves wife and six children, Mrs. Herr
Mrs. w. T. Wheatley, Mrs. William A.
Leetch, and two unmarried daughters.
Notes.
]. T. Scrivener has bought of Jane R.
Trunnell for $1.5OG cash, house and prem
ises 1915 Potomac street, having a 'front.'
age of 23 feet by a depth of S5.
The initial number Of the Western, the
High Schools new, publication. will be
issued today Mr.. Leetch is editor and Mr.
Duckett. business manager
The Great Falls railroad route beyond
the District line is graded and trestled to
the mouth of the tunnel at the receiving
reservoir. But short distance is only to
be gone over now to reach Glen Echo.
Cabin John will be reached in a few
weeks.
It Is reported that for over a year the
thoroughfares have not been swept proper
ly and surprise is expressed that the inspec-
tors should pass upon such poor work.
There is a general growl. What refuse Is
thrown to the curbs by the sweepers is not
half taken up it is said.