Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Accident to Riders of Bicycles, Resulting in
Painful Injuries.
Funeral Services Over Remaius al
Late Isaac r. BranyeII--ten-
erai and Personal.

Frank Grossett. white, aged nineteen. who
resides at $40 10th street northeast. went
out on the Conduit road yesterday after
noon for a bicycle ride. About O'Clock in
the afternoon he returned and reached the
steep hill running alongside the Dalecarlia
reservoir. He lost control Of the bicycle
and 1t struck the railing Of the wooden
bridge at the foot Of the hill. throwing him
some distance. He was picked up uncon-
scious and was attended by Or. ComislIy
and later brought to Georgetown. being
taken to the Georgetown University Hospi-
tai where he was further treated Later
In the evening he proceeded to his home.
Shortly after o'clock yesterday after
noon Anderson ;. Foot colored residing at
LOB New York avenue. rode through
Georgetown on his bicycle. At the corner
of jefferson avenue and NJ street his wheel
caught in the car track and he WAS thrown
to the ground being for a time unCon-
scious. Beyond a number OF small bruises
he suffered no injury.
John J. Fister of 18th and p streets is
slowly recovering from the effects of a
bicycle accident which occurred Friday
morning at 10Th and = streets. He was FOL
lowing "A Metropolitan car going east when
the train stopped. and in making a sharp
turn To the left the pedal of the wheel be
came hooked In the car. or struck the
ground. throwing the rider against west
bound which was passing at the time.
A large cash in the forehead and the
reaking OF a small bone Of the face were
the worst injuries. Or. Stuart attended
him.
Funeral Of Isaac II. BranyeiI.
The funeral OF Isaac T Branzen was held
this afternoon at B O'Clock. the services be-
ing conducted by one OF the priests Of Trim
fty Church Mr.. Branzel died Saturday
morning "A few minutes before 10 O'Clock.
from the effects of injuries received the
previous evening. He was employed as
driver by the Consumers Brewing Com
pany of Rosslyn. Va. and while returning
from work about o clock Friday evening,
fell from his wagon He was picked up
and carried to his home at Bill NJ street.
where he died in the morning without re-
gaining consciousness The coroner was
notified" and gave verdict Of accidental
death
Mr.. Rranzell was about fifty-six years Of
age, and was married, leaving widow ana
family. He enjoyed large acquaintance
in the West End. and was at one time toll
taker on the old wooden Aqueduct bridge
Narrowly Escapes Death.
Mrs Josephine Brsitmayer OF 2725 y
street narrowly escaped death by burning
at her residence about $50 O'Clock this
morning. Mrs. Braitmayer. who is about
fcrty-five years of age. was engaged IN get
ting breakfast, and while at work her dress
accidentally caught fire. The flames spread
quickly and in a short time she was cnVel-
oped in flames. and her screams brought
her son Joseph and Mr.. Garnet Brown, who
lives next door, to her rescue. The untor-
tunate woman was burned severely about
the body. DIR. .. H. A. hleinschmdt was
called and succeeded in affordins partial re-
lief Of the suffering victim.
Attacked Unknown Man.
Fred W. Albers, aged nineteen. q resi-
dent OF Tenleytown. was taken to the
Georgetown University Hospital yesterday
evening for treatment. DR.. Gwynne max
ing fourteen stitches 10 sew up the wounds
on his face and neck. From the story OF
AIbers. he was attacked by an unknown
colored man about 6.45 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon while near Glen Echo junction,
Montgomery county, Md The colored man
used a razor or sharp knife. He managed
to escape in the excitement