Evening star., 1897-03-01
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Local Notes of General and Especial In
terest.
Death of Well-Known People Report
ed-Another Capture OF .
Policcman's AssaulteF.

Mrs. Jane r. Trunnell died yesterday
morning at o'clock at her residence,
3ia3 street. The deceased had been sick
for some years. suffering with consump-
ton, and her death has been expected for
several weeks. She was the widow of
John H. Trunnell, and was seventy-two
years of age She was one Of the old resi-
dents of Georgetown and was well known,
and had for many years lived in the house
in which her demise occurred. She was a
prominent member Of Trinity Catholic
Church. was at one time president of the
Sunday school and also a prominent men,
Der of the Ladies' Aid Society. In the
death of Mrs. Trunnel the societies of
Trinity Church lose one of their most IN
firing assistants. always foremost in rails
ing money for the sick and needy and ever
ready to assist IN organizing fairs for the
benefit of the church Her family was
among the first to contribute substantial
cash aid to rebuild Trinity Church, con-
struct the stone and iron fence around the
place and to renovate the edifice after it
had bee occupied by the soldiers during
the late war. When failing health pre-
vented her from active participation in
those duties she gave her assistance to at
her house. The family came from England
in 1854 and held valuable grants of land
from the king. The descendants Of the
1amliy are very numerous and extend to
the middle and western states. The de-
ceased is survived by only one dauehter-
Mrs. Minnie Spates. Her funeral will be
held tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock, with
a solemn mass of requiem at Trinity
church. The interment will be at Holy
Rood cemetery.
Surprise Party.
A very pleasant surprise party was given
Mrs. William Drummond of 1924 2Sth street
Friday evening by jolly party of ladies
and gentlemen, all of whom spent a most
enjoyable evening. Games were played un-
III quite a late hour, the only interruption
being the serving of refreshments Among
tnose present were Misses Emma Johnson
Brown, Culver, Schafer, Longnecker,
aters, Katie johnson. Mrs. Sgnor Mrs
Fletcher Mrs. Milstead, Messrs Mitchell
Ed Brown, Benjamin Brown, Milstead
Drummond.
Another Capture.
Another Of the assailants of Policeman
X L. Witt. who was assaulted last Thurs
day, was arrested Friday evening by the
police OF the third precinct, his name being
given as Henry Nicholson. He is the son of
tne Old woman who sells papers at 18Th
and F streets. Nicholson and Barry. an
olher assailant arrested at the time of the
assault, We're taken to the Police Court Sat
urday and held in $500 bonds to await tie
action of the grand jury.
Funeral Services.
The funeral Of Mrs Frances Medburv
West, who died Friday at her home In Glen
Echo, was held Saturday afternoon at
O'Clock. The deceased received stroke Of
paralysis Thursday which proved fatal.
She was the wife of Goldsmith B. West
and daughter of the late Jacob Howe of
Rochester, n. Y. The interment was at
Beechnont cemetery on the Conduit road
above Cabin John bridge.
Inc funeral Of Miss Rebecca Orme for
several years an inmate of the Aged Wo-
mems Home on 32d street, was held Satur-
DAY afternoon at O'Clock from the institu-
ton. The deceased was siXty-nine wears of
age, and died Thursday evening
Gave Concert.
The Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs of
Georgetown University will give a. concert
this evening at o'clock at CASTOR Memoir
ial Hall. Manager o. p johnson and his
assistants have arranged an excellent pro-
gram for the occasion. The patronesses
for the occasion embrace all Of the leading
society people of Washington. and it is ex-
pected that the affair will be q social as
Well as a musical success. The proceeds Of
the concert will be turned over to the ath-
letic fund.
Damage to the Canal
"A large force of men will Immediately
De put TO work repairing damage or the
canal, and the general manager contem-
plates having everything completed in
twenty-five working days. This will place
tie opening of the canal season about
April ], or several weeks later than was
anticipated.
Peter ]. Mcintyre, as trustee, has sold 70
Dennis Horigan lot "reserved'' i'm Cunninr
ham and others subdivision, known as
23l0 P street. The consideration is placed
at $1,000
Constantine A. NJ g. Bixby has bonrbt
of Henry j. Goodman part of lot 1a3
square 121, with improvements thereon,
for 5000.
The canal boat ]. P Hewett, owned by
W. II. Winsbip. which was lying in the
canal just west Of the Aqueducf bridge
caught fire Friday night shortly before ii
o'clock. from an overheated stove so it is
supposed John Bronson, the watchman
on the craft, was barely awakened in time
Dy the neat and smoke, and escaped with
out his clothing. The engines responded to
a local alarm and extinguished the blaze.
The entire hull of the boat was gutted and
the damage is placed at 800
St. AIMS Aid Society of renIevtown will
give dance this evening at the town ha n
or the village. Refreshments and supper
Will be served during the evening. Mr..
rank ward Is chairman of the floor COM
mittee. and Miss Garrity of the Ladies'
Scdalfty is in charge of the refreshments.
The services Of Mrs. Daisy Louise Fox
have been secured for a fine concert to be
given this evening at ST. Johns parish hall
corner of 10th and Fl streets for the bene,
mt of the altar of St. Michael and All
Angels Church.
The old maids party, given under the
auspices of the managers Of the Bon Ton
Dancing Academy, will come Off this even
ing at Masonic Hall. A handsome gold ring
VIII be given to the young lady appearing
In the best costume.
The annual ball of the Coachman's Asso-
clation will be held this evening at the
Washington Riding Academy, corner Of 22d
and = streets.
Mrs Francis Medbury West, the wife
or Mr. Francis b. West. died Friday at
her home in Glen Echo. The deceased
was stricken with paralysis Thursday.
She was the daughter of the late
Jacob Howe of Rochester, and had
many friends in her native city and
also In New York and in England.
The funeral services were held this after
noon at O'Clock, the intermeut being at
tne new Beechsnont cemetery. on the Con-
duit road. above Cabin John bridge.
Miss Rebecca Orme, for several wears an
Inmate of the Aged Women's Home. on
so street. died Thursday evening at the
Institution, after a short illness. in the
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