Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-27
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

= There was considerable excitement last
evening in Anacostia growing out of a
heated colloGuy which occurred on Monroe
street between a prominent minister and
An equally well-known business man. The
former. II Is alleged, INDUCED in some re-
marks in a public place recently in refer
ence to a member of the family of the
latter. which were construed by the busi-
ness man as unjust reflections. Threats
of cowhid:ng the alleged offender have been
INDUCED in by members of the family re-
ferred to. but it is believed there will be
no further trouble regarding the matter.
Mrs Taylor, wife of MIR. James w. Tay-
Tor, merchant living on Monroe street,
died suddenly late Tuesday night Mrs.
Taylor was about sixty years OF age and
had been in her usual health up 70 fifteen
minutes before her death. She leaves be-
sides her husband several children. She
had been resident of AnacosLia for a
long time land was highly esteemed by q
large circle of friends.
Day before yesterday Mr.. Frederick Van
gruder OF Anacostia was driving along
one of the suburban roads, when he over
took tired-looking colored boy and in
,yited him to have Il ride. 'rhe boy ac-
ccpted and got in the vehicle. \ little
later Mr. Eangruder mad occasion to stop
at a store, and he left the boy in charge
IN the store the boy stole The former S
overcCat and disappeared.
Mr. and Mrs. II. y. Griswold, the Misses
kTaeI.er and Miss Lizzie Watson were adj
mitted as members of Electa Chapter, Or
der of the Eastern Star, at the meeting
of the latter this week.
\ collision occurred a day or two ago
on the Navy Yard bridge between a car
OF the Anacostia Railway Company and a
One-horse wagon, driven by an aged col
,ored woman living in Prince Georges
county. One wheel of the vehicle was
completely demolished.
! warrant was sworn out last evening he
lore Justice Carroll W. Smith for the arres t
OF Rudolph Brady. driver of a coach which
pies between Overlook Inn and the city, on
the charge of obstructing the cars of the
AnacOstia Railway Company on the Navy
Yard bridge. For some weeks past Mr.
Brady has been a pretty lively competitor Of
8 Mr. w A Williamson has purchased from
: Mr. j. b. Reid the residence on jackson
street. now occupied by the brother OF the
former. Mr. Charles Williamson.
!. MIR. " eggel. father of Mrs. Arthur fudge
and Irs. Cock of Anacostia, was partially
paraiyZed Tuesday at his home. near Silver
Hill, Nd, ard his condition IS now regarded
serious
Mr. George Sanger. who with his family,
had resided for shcrt time in the home of
f the late SerSt. KERRY. on jackson street,
has removed to New York, where he has
secured a lucrative position.
+ Mrs. George o. Watson and child and Mr.
Horatio shannon, jr-, who have been quite
Ill with measles, are recovering.
Miss Emma Cox of Suitland, who has
F.. been very sick for some time past, Is now
! believed 10 be convalescent-
The seIni-monthly meeting of the Current
: Events Club. of which Mrs. NJ. VI. North is
president, will meet tomorrow afternoon at
the residence of Mrs. j. H. Simpson, Cap
ital View"
Tie police authorities of the Anacostia
sDbstatiOn last evening made raid on the
tramp camp near Benning and captured
several hcDOes, who we're locked up.
IIast night the Ladies' Aid Society Of Gar
! felh Memorial Church gave one of the most
enjoyable Sociables they have ever attempt
ed, at the homo of MIR and Mrs ]. II. Simp-
SON The house was filed with people.
/ There was musical program. participa ted
! in by Messsrs. John Davidson, Walter Tuohs
James Cannon, John Shine. Howard Tubbs
and Theodore Smell Then John Davidson
showed The Picture Gallery" Some Of the
costumes were unique in the extreme Many
caused much merriment, the old ladies espe-
oialiy
AT the close refreshments were served
and the guests carried away fine china cups
and saticers as souvenirs.
: Mrs VI. NJ North of Anacostia has been
elected chairman of the press committee of
the AntiSlloon League.
Dr. and Mrs J. e. Stansbury of Forest
Vile, Md, are visiting Mrs. Stansbury's
Cousins, Misses Mary and Bessie Leapley.