Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-27
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
DEATH OF SISTER MARY OF MT.
CARMEL. FORMERLY MISS KEENAN,.
Residence Destroyed by Fire-Recep.
lions to PaStOrs-General
News.

Sister Mary Of Mt. Carmel died last even
ing about midnight at the convent of the
House of the Good Shepherd, after an Ill
ness Of several weeks. The deceased en-
tered the cloister sixteen years ago at Bal
timore. and when the branch house was
started on the New Cut road, just west OF
the Western High School, Sister Mary was
one of the number transferred.
Before she entered the convent she was
we'll known in Georgetown. being Miss
Maggie Heenan, sister Of Mr. John A..
Keenan,. She attended Trinity Church, and
for some time taught in the Sunday school.
She had been in failing health for some
time.
The arrangements for the funeral have
not as yet been made, but the ceremonies
will most likely be held Monday with a
mass of requiem at the House of the Good
Shepherd. The interment will be in the
plot of the order, set aside at Mount Olivet
cemetery.
Crawford Residence burned.
The residence Of Mr.. Edgar Crawford,
who Is said to be in the employ of the
civil service commission, which is located
in Virginia ;, near the Chain bridge, was en-
tirely destroyed by fire last evening about
10 O'Clock. The flames were plainly visible
from Georgetown, and the local engine
startsd out, going as far as the Aqueduct
bridge, before 1t was ascertaned that the
conflagration was in Virginia. The family
was said to be absent at the time, Mr..
Crawford being expected to return today
from. Chicago. The damage has been stat
ed td be II. the vicinity Of So 900. perhaps
more.- as the value Of the furnishings in
the place have not been estimated.
Receptions to Pastors.
Rev. +. l.. Day, pastor of the West
Washington Mission Of the NJ. e. Church
South. was rendered d reception last even
ing at the chapel on SD street near O
street, by the Ladies' Aid Society Of the
chapel. After the rendition Of an address
of welcome and a response by the pastor, q
social evening was inaugurated
A reception was given In honor of Rev.
and Mrs. George f.. Truett, at the West
Washington Baptist Church last evening
Mr.. Truett having rendered six months of
service as pastor of the church gratuitous-
ly. The reception was given to show the
appreciation and high esteem In which he
Is held by the members of the church. Mrs.
Truett, by showing kind interest in the
welfare OF the church, has won for her.
self a warm spot in the heart of every
member of the congregation. An interest
ing program was rendered. Rev. Mr.. Muir,
Rev c. c. Meador. Mr.. A. King and Mr..
H. Bowers each delivered an address; Mrs
and Mr.. Haycock and little Miss Wilkin-
son contributed to the enjoyment of the
occasion with quartets. duets and solos,
respectively. Miss Beatrice Graham ac
companied on the pipe organ. Refresh
ments were served to all present.
The Rev. Cornelius C. Colman of the
Southern Baptist Theological seminary.
Louisville, Ky, who has been unanimously
called to the pastorate of the West WASH
ington Baptist Church. has accepted the
call. and will take charge early in the sum-
mer.
General and Personal.
Shortly before 8 o'clock last evening a
delivery wagon belonging to Hecht & Co.,
driven by John Latimer. collided with car
212 Of the Capital Traction Company on M
street between 31st and sd streets. The
car was in charge of 7. L. James, motor
man, and John Z. Price, conductor The
shaft of the delivery wagon was broken,
but no other damage was done.
Miss Mae Petty of 1881 o street. daughter
of Auditor Petty. has as her guests Miss
Katharine Waltmon and Miss Sue Ella
Priest of Virginia
Mrs. Emily Monkey of 35th and streets,
who has been quite i'll, is reported to be i'm
proving.
Policeman j. c. Heide, formerly of the
Georgetown county mounted force, has re-
ceiyed a degree of veterinary surgeon at
the National Veterinary College, in WASH
ington.
very enjoyable entertainment was given
last night at the Tenleytown Baptist
Church, Rev Mr.. Mccullough, rector. under
the auspices of the Ladies' Mite Society.
The program included well-rendered selec-
tions by mandolin quartet, composed Of
Messrs. W. II. Galleher. w. r. Saunders,
F. F. Reid and c. W. Galleher; Rotations
by Miss Amy Simonds Miss Bessie Donald
son, Mrs Beall and Mr.. Israel; vocal solos
by Miss Handy, Mr.. Taylor and Mr. Ash
ford: trio composed of Messrs. Ashford,
Taylor and Handy. and quartet composed
of Miss Whitenore. Miss Reilly, Mr.. Ash
ford and Mr. Taylor. Mr.. Garland the
blind organist of the church. accompanied
the various numbers. and also contributed
two pleasing selections to the program.
Georgetown Branch Star Offices.
The Evening Star has branch offices at
O'Donnell's drug stores 1900 sd street and
corner 32d and o streets, where advertise
ments are received at regular rates. Want
ed Help and Wanted Situations cost lie.
word
Acquitted by Jury.
Thomas J. Clarke. who was charged in
the Police Court with the larceny Of an
electric lamp from Miss Winnifred Dewitt,
was late yesterday afternoon acquitted by
the jury which tried him. and he was at
once released from custody by Judge Scott.