Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-26
LOCAL bnEYiTiE>

Mrs. S. ] johnson died at her home in
Leesburg last night.
The funeral of the late Rolla Henry took
place on Sunday. The services were con-
Quoted by Bev. N. B. Masters.
A marriage license was issued in Washing
ton on saturday to Ernest S. Fl, rbert, Of
WestmorelaDd, aud Lillian " Harrison.
Most of the merchants of the city arc much
gratifed with their Christmas trade, and say
it exceeded the sa!es Of the holiday season Of
last year.
Last night WAS the ccldet of the season
and more leo formed t1au curing any night
this winter. To-Day has boon bright, cold and
seaso cable.
6mong tho Christm as gifts received in this
city were two boxes of cigars from Cavitc
sent by Mr.. Eddie Schiller to his father, Mr..
Magnus Schiller.
The funeral OF the late Ger rye T. Curtis
took place from his lsts residence on Frank
I'm street, this evening and was conducted
by Few. N. B Masters.
The hamper of game sent by tho Earl of
Londesborough to Alexandra-W Washington
Lodge of Masons Of this city has reached New
York aud is expected here tonight.
Ihe football team made up of the pick of
Baltimore coilegians defeated a similar or
ganized team of Westinghouse in Washing
ton YESTERDAY by a score OF II to o.
Private Nicholas Davis, of Troop B, Third
Cavalry, who recently baricaded himself at
Fort Myer and fired at all who came within
range, ha. been committed to the government
hospital Tor the iusare at st. Elizabeth.
In ST. Mary's church on the nieht of Dc
l.. .lol.o ,,o1
mass to welct me in the new year and the ju-
bllee year. This will be the first time such
mass has been celebrated in this city
The members of Old Dominion Command
err, K. T., assembled in their asylum at noon
Yesterday and drank a toast to the Grand
Master OF Tempisrs of the United states. This
custom is observed on every Christmas Day.
A Number from Wilmington, Del. who
had been at work in Charlottesville, while
under the influence of liquor last night lost
an overcoat and $40 in money either on the
train coming to this city or after be reached
here.
At the meeting of Lee Camp of Richmond
on Saturday evening letter of thanks was
received from Mrs. Edwin h. O'BrieD, of this
CITY. acknowledging the receipt of donation
from the camp to the Bull Bun Chapter. 100,
o. D. c., to aid in enclosing the Bull Bun
cemetery.
George Byers, young son of Mra. Eliza
bsth Ryers, residing al Queen and Fayette
streets, while playing with pistol Saturday
evsning. accidedty shot himselfin the face,
;nAictiop serious bnt not fatal wound. DR..
r. p. Howard was called in and rendered
medical aid.
Intelligence WAS received here this morn-
inc of the death at Moorestown, N. j., yester-
dsy of MT Mordecai Hunt, youngest brother
of Mr.. Edmund Hunt, of Fairfax county
Mr.. Hunt was 70 years old, and was pros
ner,us farmer ana esteemed citizen OF his
community and whichever known.
Miss Maude White, in attempting to board
| q moving electric train on Saturday afternoon
at King and Columbus streets, missed her
| footing and was thrown violently TO the
g,ound, sustaining 8 severe shock and seVer-l
11ainful bruises. She was removed to the In
f,msry. where DR.. w. Z Puryis rendered
medical aid.
representatives of the holland Submarine
post I;ompapy hsve announced that the forth
coming trials of the craft now at the Wash
LION navy yard will be held tomorrow.
b,s ia 70 be tho official test before the Secre-
tsIv of the Navy, as we'll as the naval COM
nnittees of the S.nste a House. The cour
ia inst in front of Fort Washington.
The auditorium of the Methodist Episcopal
! Chrrch south. which has been thoroughlv
enamodsled and hand omely fitted up, will
he reopened for public worship Sunday morn
;na January 2S, 1900. Finishing touches
, nng being put TO the building will render il
ao verv Handsome church. Appropriate re-
1;,;ous ceremonies will mark the formal re-
opening January 70.
Cant, Allied Curley, of the schooner sidon
ia Cnrley, reported to the police ON Sunday