Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-28
ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS
The Prompt Work Of Volunteers Saves a
Burning Bam.
Young People Enjoy . Straw Ride
Alleged ViOlation of Law
General Eelsvs.

Fire was discovered in kthe hay barn OF
Joseph Waller, who resides on the Wheel
er road near Congress Heights, yesterday
afternoon about o'clock, but prompt WORK
by score of people prevented serious
fire. After an alarm was given a bucke1
brigade was formed and water was passed
from pump to the fire fighters. 1t re-
CURED over half an hour to subdue the
flames, and it was said splendid work was
done. About a ton of hay was destroyed.
How the fire started is unknown.
Straw Ride.
straw ride was given recently by
number Of young folks from the vicinity OF
Oxon Hill. Prince Georges county, Md. In
honor of Miss Victoria Porch Of George
town. The party started from the home OF
Mr.. Charles Bonini of Oxon Hill. and after
a ride of several miles arrived at the resi-
dence of Mr.. John H. Kelly, where the
evening was spent and refreshments en-
joyed under the large oaks. Those In the
party were Misses Victoria Porch, Rosie
MCGEE, Stella Bonini, Marian Anderson OF
Anacostia, Adelia E. Nelson, and Messrs.
Charles Bonini, Horatio Shannon OF Ana
costa, George MCGEE, Joseph MCGEE,
Ralph Martin, James Bonini and Master
William Bonini.
Violation Charged.
A middle-aged colored man. who said his
name was Frank Speaks, was brought to
the Anacostia police station Saturday
afternoon by Officer Dyer on charge OF
violating the police regulation against dr1v-
ing on the wrong side of the street. 1t is
said Speaks ran into wagon short time
ago and damaged it. Although he pro-
duced a receipt for the money he had pald
the man for the injury to the venice, IL
had no effect, so far as doing away Win
= ,l,D, ;, nd IA
collateral for his appearance in Police
Court today.
Church Matters.
St. Elizabeth's chapel which, according
to custom, has been closed during the
months of July and August, will not be
opened at the usual time, the first Sunday
in September, as it is being renovated and
improved by a force Of workmen 1t is
thought the chapel will be ready for SER
vices the second Sunday in the month.
The regular choir of the Emmanuel
Episcopal Church, Anacostia, the mem
bers Of which have been on leave for a
month will return to duty at the e., services rSe;
next Sunday. In the absence of the choir.
the singing at the services has been done
by volunteer choir.
Real Estate Deal.
Mr.. Frank Crovo an Anacostia business
man, has purchased through Jordan &
Richardson of Anacostia, lots and B. in
Anacostia, being part Of the Adams estate.
1t is understood the price paid was $500.
The property is situated Harrison street
near Monroe street, and Is improved by a
two-story frame dwelling and a frame hall.
1t is said to be the purchasers intention
to make extensive improvements in the
buildings
General and Personal.
The club known as the Jolly Jokers,' -
composed of a number of well-knOwn
young men of the town, has secured rooms
on Monroe street as place of meeting.
The club is about to acquire a piano. The
managers of the club are Messrs. Warren
Tolson and Harry Kelly.
1t was announced this morning that a
meeting of the citizens of Anacostia will
be held this evening at S o'clock in the Of
flee of Jordan & Richardson. 81 Monroe
street, to discuss and recommend site
for public park in Anacostia
Miss Ida Randall of jefferson street, Ana
costa, accompanied by her friend, Miss
Bessie Ridgley of 18th street southeast
has gone to Boston by sea. ThaY will
visit other places in New England.
Mrs. 3. w. Burdine of jefferson street
and her nephew, Master Freddie Bennett,
will spend the remainder of the summer at
the summer home of Mr.. r. A. Bennett in
Gravel Cottage, Westmoreland county,
Va.