Evening star., 1895-05-29
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Three Respected Citizens Go to Their Last
= Rest.
Many Local Notes of Interest From,
Across Rock Creek-End Of
the baptist Revival.

Mr. William Wetzel, a citizen who has
always been closely identified with George
town, and who has ranked high among
those of the utmost integrity. died yester-
day morning at 34th and P streets. Mr..
Wetzel was in his sixty-ninth year. He
was the eldest of the late Lazarus
Wetzel. the octogenarian of the New Cut
road. Deceased had always been man
of robust constitution, and had never
known an illness of consequence. Immedi-
atcly on the death of his wife, over a year
ago, however. he began to decline. Mr..
Wetzel leaves three sons and two daugh-
ters. Mr. Wetzels life was one of remark
able peace-free frcm roughness and wcrid-
ly ambitions. He was content to live
within the bosom of his family-a highly
respected member of the community. He
was Catholic and regular attendant at
Trinity. The funeral will be held Friday.
Father Roccofort will oficiate at Trinity.
The interment will be at Holy Rood. De-
ceased leaves two brothers and a sister, in
addition to his family, to particularly
mourn his loss.
Death of VIM. H. Collins.
At 6:45 this morning Mr.. VIM. II. Collins
breathed his last. For nearly two years
he has been affected. Death resulted from
tuberculosis of the throat, which is said to
have developed from severe cold con-
tracted while on hunting trip two years
ago. Last spring some time was spent in
Florida, in the hope of securing beneficial
results but the object of the trip was not
attained. Mr.. Collins was the senior men,
ber of the firm of VIM. H. Collins & Co.,
liverymen. and was widely known through
out the city. He leaves a wife and two
children.
John II. Darneille Dead.
At 2:30 yesterday Mr.. John H. Darneille
&c xlx,. .l;.
He was the son of the late Benjamin Oar
nellie and brother of Mr.. Hopeweli H. Dar-
nellie, tie District paymaster. The body
arrived here at 1 o'clock today. and was
taken to the establishment of Undertaken
Birch. Mr.. Hopewell Darneille was in
charge of the remains. Acute rheumatism
was the cause of death. Deceased was en-
gagged in Philadelphia in the insurance bus
mess. He was well known in Washington
as the representative of large life COM
panies.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at
o'clock.
Close Of the Revival.
Last night the Gay Street Church revival
services closed with an unucually strong
exhortation. The church. as usual, was
packed to the doors. Mr.. Elsom based his
discourse on the eighth chapter of Jere-
miah, second verse-"The harvest is past,
the summer is gone, and ye are not saved"
The revivalist is speaker of power, and
last night he illustrated his sermon in many
striking and original ways. Copious fig
ures OF speech and SMILES were introduced
to impress the minds of those in the con-
gregation. Many stood for prayer, and
numerous conversions followed. Hymns
were sung throughout the meeting, and the
religious interest waxed high.
1t was Mr.. Elsom's last night, and he
wanted 1t to be the banner night of the
series.
Baptizing followed the sermon.
Tonight sociable Will be held in honor
OF the revivaiist and his wife, and tomor-
row they leave for Fincastle, Va
The Affair Cyclists and some invited
friends, about thirty in all. wheeled over
to Donaldson's place, in Virginia. last even
ing, where they enjoyed strawberry feast
and all its accessories. There was speech
making and fun galore. One of the best
speeches was made by Mr.. Rein w. Dar-
by, specially invited guest.
Josephine K. Shelley yesterday decided to
Amos Crounse lot 150 and part of lot 161,
IN F1ckling's sub, square "A. Beatty and
Hawkins addition.