Evening star., 1896-09-10
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Marriage Bells Ring Out Merrily This
Morning.
New President for Farmers and Me-
chanfcs' Bank-LOcal Notes of
General Interest to AL.

A very pretty wedding occurred at noon
today at the West Street Presbyterian
Church, which was witnessed by a large
number of people. The high contracting
parties were Miss Anna Stewart Kinsinger
and Mr.. Joseph A. Oliver. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. William Kinsinger of 33d
and Q streets, and is one Of the most popu-
lar young ladies in this section of the city.
She Is one Of The prettiest young ladies of
Georgetown, and looked charming dressed
in white silk, covered with mousseline de
sole, carrying a large bunch of bride roses.
The groom is a well-known young business
man, and quite popular. The nuptial knot
was tied by Rev. DIR. w. c. Alexander, the
pastor The maids of honor were Misses
Florence kinsnger and Miss Bertha Oil
yer, sisters of the bride and groom, carry
Ing punches of crimson and pink roses,
respectively. MIR. Fred Cooke officiated
best man. The ushers were Messrs. Edgar
Pettitt Of Alexandria, Samuel Long and
Fred Duvall. Immediately after the cere-
mony the newly-married couple proceeded
to the home of the brides parents, where
q brief reception was held, at which only
the families of the contra ting parties and
a Few intimate friends were present. The
couple left soon after for a trip to Boston
by sea. On the return trip the two will
spend few days at Staten Island as The
guests of Miss Florence Kaiser, school
friend of the bride. The couple will be gone
about two weeks, and on their return to the
city will make their home with the mother
of the groom at 332S n street. The couple
received large number of handsome and
valuable wedding presents which attested
their popularity.
Elected President.
The directors of the Farmers and Me-
chanics' National Bank held a meeting this
forenoon to decide upon successor 10 the
late president of the Institution, Mr.. Hen
ry NJ. SWeeny. A full meeting of the di-
rectors was present, and all business was
transacted. Mr.. $. Thomas Brown was
elected TO the presidency, though 1t IS un-
derstood there was considerable rivalry for
the position. Mr.. Maurice ]. Adler was
eiectt TO I'LL the vice presidency. caused
by the promotion CT Mr.. Brown while Mr.
A B. Jackson, the president of the First
Cooperative Building Association, was
elected to the office of secretary vice Mr.
Adler. Mr.. J. Edward Libbey was elected
member of the beard to fill the vacancy
caused on the board by the death of Mr.
Sweeney.
An Election Bet.
A novel election bet has been made
among three well known young men of
this section of the city, the result of which
depends upon the coming presidential cam
paign. The parties to the bet are Messrs.
William Hanlon, Louis DuF'ief and VIM.
Scheele. The first named is betting on the
election of Mckinley, and the last two
named are for Bryan. In case Mckinley is
elected Mr.. Hanlon will be treated TO
push cart ride from sd and p streets to
sd and NJ streets and return. On the other
hand ii Bryan is elected Mr.. HanIon will
have to push Messrs. DuFief and Scheeie
the entire distance. The cart will be decor
ated with bunting and national colors for
the occasion, and a reception will be ex-
tended the party ali along the line of the
ride. AT the end Of the ride the loser will
not only have to foot all the expense but
will have to give a supper to the winner.
The bet will be decided on the evening of
November 4, starting at o'clock in the
afternoon.
Held Rally.
The Mckinley and Hobart Sound Money
Club held rally last evening at Stohl-
mans Hall. on n street, which was we'll
attended. The issues of the present cam
paign were fully discussed, and while a
sc cd deal of interest WAS manifested, there
was but comparatively little enthusiasm
displayed, except on one or two occasions.
c. w. Mills, the president Of the club,
oTened the exercises with an address IN
" hich he reviewed the campaign. Judge
Weed of Illinois followed with a good ad-
Gress on Mckinley and good money. and
showed why he would save the country if
elected. Col. H. E. Burton Of New York
was another speaker, who made a rattling
good address. Speeches were to have been
made by p. H. Mccall Of Virginia, 3. II.
Warner of this city and J. II. Sypher OF
Louisiana, but they were unable to be
present and sent letters of regret which
We're read at the meeting. Columbus c.
Clarke and W. w. Beatty were elected del
egates to the ratification meeting of the
fifth Maryland district, which Will be held
at Annapolis, Md, September 16
Notes.
largely attended meeting was held at
the Tenleytown Baptist Church Tuesday
evening, led by Mr.. ]. w. Gannitt and Mr..
o. W. Gilsey, one male processing con-
version. The meeting next Tuesday will be
led by Mr.. Barnes and some Of the Central
Union Mission workers. Baptism Is ex-
pected to be administered in the church
soon.
telephone message sent to the
police staten es.erday afternoon from
Holyrood cemetery for the arrest Of a
drunken vandaI, who secured access to the
place. Before TIE police arrived the mis-
creant escaped.
Workmen are now engaged in relaying
the pavement torn Up in placing the un-
dergrcund conduitS for the Potomac Elec-
trio Light and Power Company.
Miss Effie Short of Savage, Md, who has
Leen visiting Miss Eva Dundee of 1909 35th
street, has returned home.
Miss Laura Walker is On visit to friends