Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
DEATH AND BURIAL OF JOHN L.
HARMON.
Was for Years an EmplOye of Oak Hill
Cemetery Company-Gen-
rerAl News.

John L. Harmon, for over fifty years em-
ployed at Oak Hill cemetery. died Tuesday
evening at $40 o'clock, at hts
home. 1868 Valley street, and was
buried yesterday afternoon from the chap
ell at Oak Hill cemetery. The de-
ceased entered the employ Of the cemetery
association when sixteen years of age.
Upon being appraised of the death of the
faithful employe Mr.. James L. Norris, the
president of the association. donated lot
in the cemetery for the interment OF the
body and for the future of his family.
and all expenses attending the funeral
were paid by the cemetery company. Dur
ing his long period of service Mr.. Harmon
invariably quit work at o'clock, arriving
at his home ten minutes later and 1t Is
strange coincidence that the minute of his
death should have been the time he usually
reached home.
The funeral service was conducted by
Rev. Frank H. Barton. rector of ST. Johns
Church, the choir of the church furnishing
music. Six of the oldest employees of the
cemetery acted as pallbearers. The de-
Harmon.
Give and Entertainment.
The Boys Friendly Society of Tenley-
town gave an entertainment Tuesday even
ing at ST. AIMS Hall, Tenleytown. The
program consisted of vocal music by Miss
Wendell. Miss Houser and Miss Curran;
piano solos by Miss MARI Miss Chappell
and Miss kraemer: humorous readings by
Professor Ireland. cornet solo and duet by
Mr.. Willeit and Mr.. Wendell, and a one-act
representation of plantation Life by Mr..
Howard Riley and Mr. Roy Yewell Later
refreshments We're served by the commit
tee in the lower hall.
The club consists of thirty-five members,
with officers as follows: President, Mr..
Howard Riley; vice presidents. Mr.. John
Barbee and Mr.. Herman Walthers; secre-
tary. Mr.. Forrest Yewell; treasurer. Mr..
auxiliary to the Tenleytown Library Assoc
citation.
Correcting Grades.
Captain Newcomb, assistant engineer
commissioner. was in Georgetown again
yesterday inspecting Prospect avenue be-
tween 37th and 3Sth streets and beyond,
with a view of correcting the defective
grade existing there. The last rain, be-
sides flooding cellars of the houses on the
block, caused serious loss to the railroad.
An embankment was washed out, retain
ing wall destroyed and an abutment of one
of the trestles on the railroad endangered.
Since the rain a large force of men have
been employed by the railroad in repairing
the damage and making temporary ar
rangements to prevent a repetition of the
same. The District government will now
take the matter in charge. 1t is thought.
Old Building to Be Torn Down.
The old brick building known as 14O7 32d
street Is to be demolished, and a three
story building erected on the site. Inc
work of destruction began this morning.
The building is one Of the oldest in George
town. and for many years was occupied as
a bakery. The improvements are being
made by the Connecticut Pie Company. as
an addition to their large plant. Ihe cost
of the new building will be $1,000. w. r.
Grimm is the architect.
General Items.
The horse of W. F. Hunt of I'LL 35th
street, while hitched to a wagon and stand
ing in front of the owners premises yes
terday afternoon about o'clock became
frightened and ran away. The animal was
stopped at 34th street and Prospect ave-
nue. by a man named Stewart. but not until
the wagon was badly wrecked. The horse
was uniniured
Thomas Duckett colored. aged forty re-
siding at 2l6 Brooks court, was taken very
i'll yesterday afternoon about l O'Clock in
Bells court. and was conveyed to the
Georgetown University Hospital in the
patrol wagon.
The lawn party for the benefit of the
Baptist Home, at BIAS NJ street, which was
postponed from last Friday, will be held
this evening at the home. The ladies
in charge making every effort for
successful evening of pleasure to all who
attend.