Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-17
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.

Events of Interest to Residents West
of Rock Creek.
The remains Of Mrs. Elisabeth R. Quesen-
bury. former resident of Rosedale, just
above Georgetown, were brought to this
place Tuesday evening and inferred yes
terday morning. The demise occurred at
Galveston, Texas. Death was caused by
paralysis. The deceased was seventy-three
years Of age, and was sister Of the late
c. c. GreeE and George F. Green. She
was stster-in-law Of the former ruler Of
Mexico Emperor Iturtide. who was de-
throned some years ago. when the country
permanently adopted republican form of
government. She was also an aunt of the
young Prince Iturbide, Who Is now residing
in this city. The funeral was held yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock from that place,
the pastor Of Trinity Catholic Church Of
floating. The interment was at Holyrood
cemetery. The services were attended by
only the relatives and few friends Of the
deceased.
DIR. Ricks' Residence Burned.
The property Of DR.. Kicks. about two
miles from Georgetown. and located be-
tween Balls Cross Roads and the Chain
bridge. caught fire last evening about IL
O'Clock, and was burned to the ground. The
flames shot high In the air. and were Wis
ible for many miles around. the spectacle
being witnessed by a number Of George
lOWH people. HOW the originated
known, but the loss is supposed to be quite
heavy. The building was large and roomy
two-story frame suburban dwelling. with a
number Of outbuildings. The facilities at
hand for fighting the fire we're very linn
tied. and the efforts Of those at the scene
were mainly directed toward saving the
surrounding buildings.
A Trio of Accidents.
Shortly before o'clock yesterday after
noon Policeman Brown found John Cohen
of 1870 Both street lying on 37th street. near
street. IN an intoxicated condition. with
bad cash on his head. from which the
blood was flowing freely. No one knew
how the man had been injured He was
picked up and carried to the Emergency
Hospital in the patrol wagon.
A few minutes after o'clock an unknown
white lady created quite a scene on a cable
car. almost opposite Jefferson avenue, by
fainting in her seat. She came from the
city and was enjoying car ride. She was
taken to Braces drug store at Both and NJ
streets. where she was quickly revived.
Arthur Nelson. native OF Denmark.
while working at the quarry in the rear of
Glen Echo yesterday afternoon. was struck
by piece of flying rock during blast and
was badly injured around the face. his nose
being broken In several places. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment.
Notes of Interest.
turned from a trip to Nantucket and Long
Island. being absent for over a month.
They are now living at Woodley Inn, and
will secure a suitable residence for house
keeping.
Miss Maggie Archer of 32d street is lying
quite Ill.
Miss Carrie Johnson Of Dumbarton ave-
nue. is convalescing from an attack of
typhoid fever.
Joe Mcpherson. the colored man who was
struck by an electric car. Is reported to
be improving
Miss Edna Gertrude Griffith and Mr.. Jo-
seph Van Dusen Sloan of New York city
were married Wednesday at St Johns
Church by Rev DR.. Buck. the rector.
Anna NJ. Hayes las bought Of Franklin
H. Mackey and Charles H Cragin, trus-
tees. lots 10 and 100, square 1871. for 800.
Elizabeth Cathel Connolly, the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Con-
nelly, died Wednesday at her parents resi-
dence, 1888 o street. after a short Illness.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 8
o'clock the interment being at Oak Hill
cemetery.