Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-19
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Several Deaths of Well-Known People Re-
ported.
Good Templars' Meeting and the Busf-
General and Especial Interest.

The wife OF Sonny Hunter, a well-known
resident Of this section of the city, died
suddenly night before last, without medical
attendance, at her residence, 3712 Prospect
avenue. The coroner was notified this
morning, as no death certificate could be
obtained. Death is supposed to be due 10
natural causes. The woman up to within
three weeks ago was at a hospital, and re-
turned home, since which time she has been
without medical attendance.
John p. Bremen, who lives on the south
side of the canal, short distance from the
Free bridge, died quite suddenly last even
ing, shortly after 10 o'clock, of what is
supposed to have been heart trouble The
deceased had been complaining of pains
In the region of his heart for some days
past, though there was no physician pres
ent when he expired, and the coroner was
accordingly notified. The deceased was
employed at Arlington cemetery, and had
charge OF the warehouse of the Indepen-
oent Ice company, near the AQueduct
bridge. He leaves a widow and several
children.
Miss Thomas, the sister Of the wife OF
Rev. DR.. Hammond, the pastor of Congress
Street NJ. p. Church died last evening at
the church parsonage on 31st street.
Good TcmpInrs.
The regular quarterly session of the local
order of Good Templars convened at Stohl-
mans Hall. on street, last evening, at
which considerable business of interest to
the members Of the order in the city was
transacted. All Of the lodges of The city
We're represented, and Sergt John DAILY Of
the fourth police precinct called the meet
ing to order. The initiation of twenty-one
members to the District Lodge followed.
ana delegates were elected to the Grand
Lodge The delegates are Sergt. DAILY and
arthur w. Campbell, with j. c. Sherier
and Marion Gilbert as alternates Rescue
!1odge, NO. ., was awarded the banner for
Inc quarter TO- making the best showing
Inc reports Of the lodges showed a crafty
ing increase in the membership Of the o.
ganization in the District
PhflOdemIc Society.
Mr. John w. Corbett, S. j., professor in
Latin, Greek ard English at Georgetown
University, has been elected to the presi-
dency OF the Philodemic Society of The
college, 10 succeed the vacancy caused by
the death Of Mr.. Carroll Boone, S. j. The
society. Is increasing at a good rate. and
already there is considerable rivalry to
determine the speakers in the annual de-
Date Tor the handsome Merrick gold medal
the value of which is placed at 500 The
debate for the medal will not come Off until
some time next year, most likely in Feb
ruary, but during the intervening time the
members of the society debate on various
subjects, this evening being a regular night
al winch The silver question will be brought
up Tor settlement.
ST. Marks League.
The young ladies Of St Marks League
gave supper last evening at the parish
hal! OF st. Johns Church, which was quite
q successful affair. Most of the young
ladies Of the league were present and as
sisted at the good work in various capaci-
ties, attending to booths and acting as
mattresses and performing various other
duties. Among those who took part were:
Misses Champlin. Ellen Johnston, Emma
Mason. Marian Festititis Bertha LOCKER
Sidney Campbell, Margaret Cruikshank
Matte Waters. Hattie Weisel, Lou Wester-
Welt, Florence Radcliff. Jane Beall, Marion
Lennon, Lou Mason, Mamie kurtz. Carrie
Dodson, Alice Fitch and Corrinne Rieley
Notes.
Mrs. c. c. Sailer the wife of the former
superintendent of the Washington and
Georgetown railroad, is lying seriously ill
at her residence on y street, suffering from
a paralytic stroke.
Workmen are engaged today in placing
wires IL 1.-The newly constructed under