Evening star., 1896-09-18
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

tramp whose language no one who has met
him has vet been able to understand, is prOwl-
ins around in that part of Prince Georges county
which is adjacent 10 the southern line of the Dis
tret of Columbia, to the terror of the farmers
wives living in the vicinity. Mrs. George Rose,
siding near Forestvle, greatly surprised upon
returning to her home day Two ago, after a
brief absence to fnd the tramp referred to seated
at her kitchen table In the act of consuming pan
of biscuit which he had removed hot from the
oven There being men about at the time the
tramp was allowed to continue eating until lie
proper 10 stop, after which he left as uncere-
m0niously as he had appeared
The meeting of Anacostia Lodge No. p.
+. A. A NJ. has been beautited and made mor.'
Eecta Chapter Order Of the Eastern Star, who re-
Gently held bazaar, and thereby raised sufficient
The marriage OF Miss Id, Geneyieve Hancock.
daughter Of Mr. John H. Hancock Of La Plata, and
took place , at romfrrt wednelday. ~ The ~ Ceremony
was performed by Rev j. j. Iodeck pastor Of the
The approaching wedding is announced OF a we'll
known youn: lady living on Monroe street, Ana
in Northwest Washington The ceremony will, it is
expected. be celebrated in about two weeks.
independent lee Company Of Washington at their
farm ArGwiek for the past four years, has
move to New Jersey, where Mr.. King has secured
attractive offer. ssF-
Gill; living Magruder's Station, is suffering
from extraordinary and painful swelling of one
of his arms the result of bite, supposed to be
that of a spider, which was received While at play
In some bushes near his. home.
The members of AnacOstia Council. Junior Order
of American Mechanics, who held their regular
meeting Wednesday evening, Were visited on the
occasion by ii number of the members of the order
in Washington
Mr.. Arthur y. Meloy of Forestville has been ap-
Pointed teacher of the pablic school at Suitlani
Nj Mel"y is nephew of Lawyer W. A Meoy of
Washington
Mrs. Joe Hay and Mr.. Arthur r. Hay who have
lived E"ar IandOver fer some time have decided
Jersey where FORMERLY re-
sided.
MesSrs. s s. Adams, Raymond Heiekell. John #.
Grimes. John Dement, AMI J. Henry Kirby have
leen appointed committee the part of the
democrats I" Look after the registration of voters
In the OXnn Hill district.
Mr. l. \. Bauer uf the United States coast and
gct|letic survey has been in the lower part OF
IIinc" Georges county during the last few days,
for the pHrInSe Of making ohSe-vat in cunnec-
zion with the Inighetfc SURVEY now being made IN
Maryland.
Miurcla Tribe. NJ. II. Improved Order Of Red
Men If AnacCstia, will meet tonight at their wig
wan. corner Of Jackson and Pierce streets. The
Indications that the occasion will be more than
Usually interesting
Mrs. y. :. Stow of Jackson street has gone to
White flIins. " y, To visit her father Mr. samuel
Th"uip>nn, who IL is feared is at the point OF
death.
Mr. and Mrs. Jotn Anderson of St. Elizabeth
Heights pave returned from months outing in
Virginia.
Mrs. Slanks and daughters have returned from an
extended wish to- relatives in IIagerstown.
Mr.. Horace trrzier of Suit!ard has been rr.
que>ted to act prlge of farm produce at the
coming Prince Georges county fair
Miss Mabel Pylcs daughter Of Mr.. George F.
Master VIM Cook, jr., son of Mr.. William Cook
Is very i'll.