Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
HERNDON.

Herndon Lodge No. "a, X. of p held n special
meeting recently, which was visited by Past Grand
Chancellor Garrett of Leesburg and Grand Outside
Guard Payon of Martinsville Va. representing
the grand chancellor. After adjournment bsn-
quet given at the residence of A. NJ. Hanes
which was attended by all the members and visit
Ing officers. with a number of invited guests The
feast being concluded toastS given and re-
sponjed to in numerous speeches until IL O'Clock.
pleased with the evenings entertainment.
"A pie social was given at the residence of +. NJ.
Balou recently by the EndeayoIers. Refresh
mcnts. consisting of pie of different varieties and
! coffee in abundance, were served. The fund OBJ
tanned was donated to the scciaty's missionary
Miss Grace Stephenson gave home party to
quite number of her young friends several even
Miss Bertha Oliver was given a birthday party
Friday evening Of last week from TO TO-
Misses Jennie Robey, Mamie Crounse Rose Reed.
Mo sin , 8vsr Edna rressgraye. Edna Gillette.
Chas Burton. Geo. Rcbey, Roland skinner Frank
Robe Eoesy and Harry Enr5sn Charles nancs Charles
games with refreshments added served TO make
the evening one of much enjoyment for the young
people. Miss Bertha received number Of fine
presents
Rev. Jas. A Scott who has been pastor of Oak
Grove Colored Church in this town over - years.
and was also pastor of the churches in Vienna,
Ashburn and Round HILL died Sunday morning
having been confined to his house since August.
His funeral took place at Falls Church Tuesday.
The serDi vi Mere conducted by Rsy Robert
over thirty years. MIR. Scott d good scholar.
having mastered several languages. Among these
was Greek, of which he had quite a good knowl-
edge.
A meeting of stockholders in a projected tele-
phone line from Herndon 10 Fairfax was held
November % III the railroad station. DIR. b. b.
Detwiler chosen president, and E. l.. Rohey.
secretary. Drs. Leigh. Max Wiehle and Robey
We're chosen executive committee. This commit
tee met Il similar committee from Fairfax We'd
neslay, with Il view consolidating the two
lines. The contract for erecting the line from
Herndon to Kenmore. via Wiehie, was given to
Moncure Bros Of Fairfax. The intention is to
secure direct communication with Washington via
Falls Church.
+. d. Stephenson and E. N. Yonnt, who are alb
sent in North Carolina a hunting excursion. are
expected home next week.
Mr.. f. II. Rideout has rented his place to Mr..
Jas. o Brien of Ansonia, Conn. Mr.. Rideout has
moved his household effects TO Lakeland. where
he will make his future home. His son, Joseph
NJ, and family, will also go TO Lakeland
DR.. f. /. Detwiler Is quite sick. though some
what improved from his condition Tuesday.
Mr.. Frank of Manly Hutchinson, is very i'll
of typhoid fever.
The Cleaners met Wednesday with Mrs. Aubury
HAMS. The ladies also met Thursday with Mrs,
Grant Bannister for an all-day session.
Miss Ruth daughter Of Mr.. Malachi Thompson.
married at the residence Of her father We'd
nesday evening to Mr.. WIN. Penn Of Alexandria
The newly married pair left for their home In
Alexandria Thursday, midst a shower Of rice.