Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-26
RIVERDALE.

Mr.. James Stewart Of Riverdale while on his
rounds last Saturday soliciting orders for the
store which he represents savagely attacked
by Mr. Berkerholder's ST. Bernard dog. His
clothes were torn and the calf OF his leg bitten.
though not severely as TO cause any grave
anxiety. MIR. Stewart managed. by well directed
kicks. to keep the savage creature at bay. Two
three ether persons complain of unpleasant
o~crtures from the same dog
Edward Stewart, lad Of fourteen, in.
trusted with sum Of money last Friday with
which to trsnsact some business at Hyattsviile for
his employer. Some evil disposed Ierson thinking
the boy would be an easy victim followed MIN ana
managing I" meet him in a strip Of woods near his
home seized him and demanded the money he had
seen In his possession. Edward pluckily refused
and yelled 80 Justify that his assailant fed. not
however. till he had torn the lads clothes badly.
He got nothing thanks to the boys lungs.
the north side Of the railroad track.
Washington's birthday observed hol.
day by the Prince Georges county schools. and
the occasion wss emphasized by especial instruc-
tion. the week preceding. concerning the history
with which Washington was so successfully identi
fed.
Since the new road between Bladensburg and
Riverdale has become matter of certainty Mr.
Harry Rogers has sold quite a piece Of land Dor
derng thereon, formerly valued at $40 per acre.
that Se reas is an me aid
enhancing the value Of property in its proximity.
a minstrel show and hop the evening Of the 22d
at Lakeland Hall, under the management Of Mr..
For bones Messrs Henry G. Hanlon, John
u. Lewis, ]. P. Boileau and Geo. Cody served an
exc client purpose. Mr.. W. NJ. Dwyer was inter-
locItor. and the taDsbourines were handled by
Messrs- T. r. Dwyer, L. e.. Sim. VIM. Klinger
and Master Willie Ladd. An up to-date colored
couple highly entertained the audience Fun in a
Doc tors Office next, by DIR. Crabtree tIS
apprentice and patients being taken by Messrs
J. p. Boieau W. NJ. Dwyer and T. r. Dwyer
This was followed by The Mschievous Monkey
or Fun In Boarding House. - the characters being
taken by Messrs. Boileau, W. NJ. Dwyer and
Klinger.
Dancing closed the program
Mr. and Mrs. Coyier of Bladenshurg entertained
their friends the evening Of the Odd Dancing was
the especial feature of the evening.
Miss Lucy COaty Of Anne Arundel county Is the
guest Of Mrs. Bright
Mr. and Mrs. Sevenheysen have arrived at their
temporary home in Bladensturg, after a prolonged
absence. They expect to erect a new house this
spring. having purchased land in Southwest Bla-
densburg-
Mrs. Shepherd Of wayncsviIe, n. c., is visiting
her sister. Mrs. Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Blundon with their daughter
Miss Bessie. attended wedding reception OF
Mr.. Biundons sister. which was held In Washing
ton at the brides home February 2I
number Of young ladies' and gentlemen from
Weshington and other points missed the last train
from College the night of bali and We're com
peiied to accept the hospi dty Of the college for
the night. ~
Mr.. William McDevitt OF Riverdale will leave
Tor the state OF Washington February %. Mr.. Nc
Dewitt Is to become a member Of a socinlisttc col
ony, by name Equality" located at Edison ska
git county, and known as the COLONY OF the
brotherhood Of the Cooperative Commonwealth