Evening star., 1896-12-02
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Transfer Station Wanted at 32d and
Streets.
Deaths of Several People Noted
Local Affairs of Interest
to Residents,


suitable transfer station placed at 32d and
P streets fer the benefit of the passengers
of the Metropo Titan and the Georgetown
and Tenleytown railroads. The need Of
such place has long been felt. The pas
sensers swelter in the hot sun of summer
waiting for car. and in the present kin1
OF weather almost freeze while waiting.
But for the kindness of Mr.. William Ste
vei:s. at 32d and streets, northeast cor
ner. the passengers would he more incon-
Venienced. He permits the use of his store
while waiting for a car. Arrar gements are
being made whereby a suitable shed Will
be erected at the corner for the conven-
ience of the passengers. the expense being
borne by the two railroads.
A movement will also be started for
suitable transfer sheds at :S2d street and
Dumbarton avenue, where the Tenleytown
passt gers trarsfer for the down town
line of the Metropolitan. Following up the
matter, an attempt will be made to estab-
lish station at 32d and NJ streets where
a chir ge is made with the cable cars. The
change will be hailed with delight by the
patrons OF both roads, who are forced to
stand and wait in ell kinds Of weather.
Deaths Reported.
Mr.. jeremiah Sullivan, an old resident of
this section of the city. died yesterday
morning shortly after 10 O'Clock at his
home, l29 31th street. The deceased was
well known and had lived here for the
past half a century. Some years ago he
received a stroke of paralysis which had
perceptible effect en- him. He was ma
tive Of County Cork Ireland but left his
native land when quite yourg.
hteiy Roy Etter, the tweve-year-old son
o! MI and Mrs Jan es NJ. Etter, died Mon
DAY afternoon at his p: rents residence,
2sl2 NJ street, after a comparatiyely short
no ~,
fcreral was held his afternoon at . O'Clock
from the parents residence
The funeral Of Mr.. William II. Staub
will be held tomorrow afternoon at .
O'Clock from his late residence. 1(csI god
street. His sudder death recalls the fact
tnat Just about three years ago brother
OF the deceased, Jacob Staub died in AL
most exactly the same way and at nearly
the So me time
Eurhre Club.
The Undecided Euchre Cluh was or.,n-
lied last evening at the residence OF Miss
Nettie Serrin. 800 22d street, starting out
with membership of ten couples, forming
a merry and jolly crowd Mr.. Frank j
"issner was elected president, Mr. r. T.
Craig secretary. and Miss NJ. T.. Kane
treasurer. After business meeting cards
were played. followed by the serving of
refreshments. Among those present were
MISS Nettie Serrin, Miss Maggie Ccle
NJ r.
Kane, Miss Maggie Cumberland Miss Mary
r. Wissner, Miss Bertha Fowler Miss Mag
gle Core oran, Messrs. Ernest Bethel Il. r
oralg, harry Serrin. Joseph DAILY, Dr.
CummiSki, DIR. Munson, Frank J. Wissner
Mr. Boyd, Mr. Sheridan and Charles r.
Murray.
Pleasant Affair.
The Misses Dodson of :uo6 y street en-
tertained their guest, Mrs. j. A. Yartorow
OF Rlchmond, Va, at a siX-handed euchre
party last evening at their residence. A
very pleasant evening Was spent in this
manner. Among those present wera Dr.
and Mrs. De Bose, Mr. and Mrs. c. IA.
Cra2in. Mr.. and Mrs. j. :Iite miller, Mr.
and Mrs. Gadshy. Mr. Charles Croplcy DIR.
Johnson Elliott Dr. George Wood. Mr.. 4.
?. Minnick, Mrs. r. c. Cobb and Mrs.
H. w. Robinson.
, .4r. Policy Case.
Another policy case was made yesterday
by Polic emen Watson and f. W. Brown,
the former being detailed especially for
that class of work. The prisoner gave
his name as Joseph Mosby, colored aged
forty-two. a junk dealer. He was arrested
at the entrance to the Aqueduct bridge, and
sufficient evidence Was obtained from rim
to justify his being held on Il charge OF
violating the policy law. The arrest was
made shortly after noon. and ne prisoner.
1t is supposed. was on his way to make a
deposit the morning PLAYS.
Notes.
Miss Harriette Beall, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas A. R.e.lcr of St.
Mary's county, Md. will he united IN mar
riage to Mr.. James e. Burroughs this after
noon at .::s0 O'Clock at St. Johns Churs n.
The ceremony will be performed by Rev.
DIR. Buck, the rector.
graphophone entertainment will be
given Friday evening by Mr.. r. l.. Copp
at the Rock Greek Baptist Church OF Ten
leytown for the benefit of the church.
On account of the death of Rev. Father
Dougherty, pastor emeritus OF st. Stephens
Church. corner of 18th street and fennsyl-
vania avenue. the entertainment which
was to have been held this evening in the
church has been Indefinitely postponed.