Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Rev. F. <. Mulvaney, the Pastor Of Trinity
Catholic Church, Seriously Ill.
Operation Necessary to Save His Life
-RaiIrOad improvements Com
meneed-NOtes.

Rev. Francis X Mulvaney, S. J., the pas
tor of Trinity Church. is lying critically Ill
at the parochal residence, corner of 3Sth
and streets. Last evening 1t was thought
his recovery would be impossible. Rev.
William Seaman, 8. j., formerly pastor Of
the church. now assigned to a charge in
New York, reached the city last evening on
a visit. and finding Father Mulvaney so
seriously ill. Immediately anointed him, pre-
pairing him for the worst that could posi-
bly, happen.
Father Mulvaney has been in ill health
for some time past. but it was not until
last Friday that he was forced to give up,
and his condition then, became so serious
that two physicians were summoned. There
appeared to be a slight change for the
better Saturday, and even early yesterday
morning, but later in the day it was decided
that an operation was necessary as the
only hope of saving his life The opera
ton was to have been performed last even
ing, but owing to the weak condition of the
patient 1t was deemed proper to postpone
1t until this morning at 10 o'clock.
Rev. Father Mulvaney has only been
pastor of Trinity Church for few months
succeeding Father Seaman. Prior to his
promotion he was the assistant pastor. He
completed his studies, was ordained, and
underwent his tertianship only a short time
ago, and his assignment to Trinity Church
marked the beginning of his active career.
ing the short time he has been in charge
of Trinity Church he has become extremely
popular the congregation growing to such
an extent that two assistant priests We're
assigned to the church.
4 Death and Two Funerals.
Mrs. Virginia Krouse, the wife of Capt.
]. Edwin Krouse. died Saturday afternoon
at her residence, 2I57 P street, in the sixty
eighth year of her age. The funeral will be
boil 80 -
her late residence.
The funeral of Mrs Lizetta J. Noss, the
mother of the late night station keeper of
the Georgetown precinct August Noss, was
held this morning at 10 o'clock from her
late residence, 1908 29th street. The funeral
was largely attended.
The funeral of Miss Mary F.. Wall. the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wall of
1850 :S4th street, who died at Georgetown
University Hospital, published in The
Star Saturday, was held this afternoon at
1870 o'clock from the parents residence.
Railroad improvements Commenced.
Workingmen started this morning to
make the switch connections at sd street
and Dumbarton avenue. connecting the
tracks of the Tenleytown railroad with
those of the Metropolitan. The material
for the switches has already been unload
ed. and the work of making the connec-
tons will be carried on without delay.
When competed the Teneytown cars will
be able to run on the tracks of the Metro
politan road to Washington, giving the
patrons in the county continuous ride
without change of cars.
Personal Mention.
John w. Champion, an eleven year-old
boy. was bitten on the hand this morning
at Fowler's hill, by brown dog. The ami
mai got away and the police were notified,
being requested to shoot the dog if found.
Mr.. Louis B. DuF'ief of Both street is
confined to his home with an attack of ILL
ness.
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