Evening star., 1896-01-06
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOsTIA.

The horse attached to carriage belong
ing to Mr.. Martin Fress. farmer living
near Forestville, Nd, and in which Mr.. and
Mrs. Fress were riding, took fright Satur-
day on Good Hope hill. and, as a result, Mr..
Fress was severely injured. Mr.. Fress had
stopped in the road opposite Freeman's
store to fix part of the harness which had
become disarranged, and as he was about to
get in the carriage again the animal, which
had become frightened, dashed off at a
furious rate. Mr.. Fress was knocked down
and run over by two of the wheels of the
vehicle, and was painfully hurt about the
until he had almost reached Anacostia. Mr..
Fress was taken to the office of DR.. ]. A.
Watson, where he received proper attention.
The house and barn of Mr., William e.
Hughes, with their contentss near Shep-
herds, opposite Alexandria, Va, were de-
strOyed by fire about o'clock last evening.
1t is supposed the fire was caused by the
explosion of lamp. The loss was about
$4,000, and the property was insured for
something less than one-half the amount.
The blaze could be distinctly seen from the
hills around Anacostia. and created much
excitement. 1t was impossible to render the
as the city fire department could not go SO
far, and the frozen condition of the river
prevented any aid reaching them from
Alexandria.
Inc IOllOWIuS nave Dceu luSldilGu DIS Oul-
GERS Of st. Teresa's Branch. Catholic
knights of America, for the ensuing year:
President, Mr.. James w. Barley: vice presi-
dent, Mr.. Harry Riballo; financial secretary,
Finalti: treasurer. Richard Martigan; ser
geant-at-arms, Edward Nash; trustees,
Patrick Hartigan. ]. F. Reagan and James
Toner.
on the Hamilton road, near Anacostia, was
accidentally destroyed by fire yesterday
morning The loss is about $500, on which
there was no insurance.
1t is understood that an effort will be
made to resuscitate the Anacostia Citizens
Association in the near future, as the time
has arrived for the annual election OF ofi-
GERS, and 1t Is felt that II the officers are
properly seconded by the members In their
attempts to benefit the town, much good will
result.
A barn on the Morris road. belonging to
Vim. Smith, was burned to the ground an
sl0O, and Is supposed to have been caused
by tramps, who went into the place to
sleep.
Miss Carrie Taylor and Mr.. Georgs Pea
cock, both of Anacostia, were married by
Rev. T. B. Hughes, pastor of ST. Teresa.
Catholic Church, few evenings ago. Fol
lowing the ceremony reception was held
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Peacock
on Jefferson street.
The engagement of Miss Ella Annetta
Ward of Prince Georges county, Md, and
MIR. Harry Steward Slack of Washington is
announced.
The checker players Of Anacostia, of
whom there are quite a number, are discuss
Ing the question of having a chess tourna-
ment If arrangements shall be completed
the prizes will be open to all Anacostians,
whether members Of chess club or not.
A very pretty wedding took place at
Woodville a few evenings ago. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. Henry D. Brady
and Miss Maud c. Gibbons Of Aquasco,
daughter of Mr.. John A. Gibbons, and
niece Of Rev. George Gibbons of West Eir-
ginia. The church was beautifully decorated
for the occasion with flowers and ever
greens. Mendelssohn's wedding march was
rendered by Miss Annie Thomas. Punctu-
ally at 1880 the bride entered the church on
the arm of her brother-in-law, Mr.. Joseph
Young. The maid Of honor, Miss Blanche
Gibbons, daughter of Mr.. ]. R. Gibbons,
brother of the bride, entered the church on
the arm of the groom, preceded by the
ushers, Messrs. Fred. Urkle and Manvah
Connick.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Mr.. Campbell Stryker, rector Of the parish.
The bride was exquisitely gowned In white
silk, trimmed in pearls and satin ribbon.
The bridal veil was of tulle, fastened with
orange blossoms. The maid Of honor wore
pink brocaded satin, trimmed with ribbons
and swansdown. A large reception was
held at the home Of the bride, which was
tastefully decorated. The young couple were
the recipients Of many valuable and useful
presents. -,