Evening star., 1896-08-24
NE W S
ANACOSTIA.

Mention was made In The Star at the time of
the occurrence last winter that a colored man
named George Key who had boarded with family
near Garfield had mysteriously disappeared, and
no further trace of the man learned until a
few days ago. Last week q body was found I'm
st. Leonard's creek. Md. and Saturday It was
recognized as that of Key. Alfred Skinner who
was with Key at the time OF his DEATH testified
before the coroLers jury that one stormy night las,
January he and Key started to cross the river In
boat They were coming up from lower Maryland,
he and Key both knocked overheard lie
further testified that he lad hold the sheet line
and drew himself into the boat by 1t. and that he
Knew nothing more as to how lac got home OF
Key The jury rendered verdict that they be-
licved Key WAS murdered and his body thrown
overheard by skinner, after tying a weight 20 II.
skinner was indicted at the May term of the cir
cult court OF Calvert county. where the body WAS
found. for causing Keys death but discharged
for lack Of evidence. After the verdict
await the action OF the grand Jury
Mr. aud MIS-. William ii. Jordan have gone
marriage took place a few days ago in the rertory
or the Emmanuel p. q Church. the ceremony being
Mrs. Jordan WAS Miss Belle Gray. and on account
OF recent Bereavement in her family thoS. pres
ent at me wedding were limited to few friends
II is reported that Mckinley and Hobart club
Anacostia and vicinity in a short time There is
a strong republican sentiment in this part of the
formed. will have large membership.
The stockholders of the Anacostia Euilding and
Loan Association their recent semi annual meet
Ing e! .c;e the following officers for ensuing six
months: President II. A Lnger. sr.: vice prcsi-
dent. Alexander b. Garden: secretary DR. A. NJ
Green treasurer Charles II. Alexander; directions
those M med and Messrs. William II. Campbell.
H. X simpson and A. Guide The reports showed
that the affairs Of the association Were in pros
Word has been received here that Miss B A.
Grady OF Anacostia and Mr.. James Glennon of ih.
navy were married few days ago in Boston. Miss
n uprip ,su,tl lpN,sl In
the Treasury Department. Washington.
Tn. following have been elcescd and installed as
officers OF the Anacastia Lodge OF Good Tcmplars.
!, No. r. - Tor the ensuing term; Chief templar. s
corIns y -ar W. al@y ,:S nnn@ia G T S%ctary
C. W. Bury; treasurer, David E. Haines: marshal,
Rev. Mr. Ditts Of the For.stville, Nd. circuit
has been appointed assistant pastor Of Congress
naelshts s Meti,Siis EPISCOPAL churh The appoint
with the position 10 long held by the veteran NJ
Col. Arthur H. Suit of Suitland. Nd. who was
painfully and IT feared dangerously hurt Nv
his horse falling upon him while jumping some
hurdles a couple of weeks ago. is now Thought TO
Mr.. Robert Green and Miss Annie Green of ST.
Elizabeth Asylum visiting friends in Virginia
and Mr. and Mrs Andrew rins Of the same place
arr speneipg few weeks at Iiney Point.
Prof. HosIner johnson of Anacostia. the princip1l
elcc; Of the Eastern High Sc"ol Washington. WIN
was married 10 Miss Florence Eown an some weeks
ago, has with Mrs. johnson. returned from their
wedding tour. Prof. and Mrs. johnson WILL II is
Miss Fannie McAndrew has gone TO Scranton. Pa.
to visit friends.
Mrs. James Reagan and son of Asheville. Nc.
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Gray.
Miss Mamie Turner is visiting fri.n,is in ST.
Mary county. Maryland.
DIR. John Toner. a member of the medical staff at
the Government Hospital for tire Insan. Congress
Iieichis, Is spending his vacation at the sessl,,rc
Mr. Joseph Peacock is spending his vacation a,
Atlantic city.
Miss Carrie H. Golden end Miss I.ucy Hollis" or
of Maple avenue have returned from visit
friends in Louloun county. Virginia.
Night Station Keeper Middleton of the AnacaS' ia
sul,sratiOn wLo has been very I'll for davs.
having been overcome by the heat. has recovered
sufficiently TO return 10 duty.
Mr. Charles Cox of Fort Foote. Md. is visiting
frier,is In Al acnstia.
Mr. William +. Middleton and wife Of Baltimnfc
visiting Mr.. Mitiit tons parents in Anacostia.
Harriet Coats. "olora,' woman. aged twrutN
three year. yesterday found 10y the Anacos,.
police sick end Y it'll to properly for
her and after examination 10y Dr. ]. A Wat
she the Washington Asylum Tor
tnent.