Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-04
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
MRS. SARAH STEPHENS NARROW
LIZ ESCAPES DEATH.
Mount Tabor Church Congregation
Holds Reunion-Reception to Rev.
Stanley Billheimer.

Mrs. Sarah Stephens. an aged woman who
declined to give her address, narrowly
escaped death at the intersection of 32d and
o streets northwest. about $50 o'clock this
morning. Mrs. Stephens. who walks with
the aid of a cane, was just about to cross
the tracks when she lost her balance and
fell into the path of an oncoming car. 1t
was only by the quick action of the motor
man In bringing his car to a standstill and
the aid Of Policeman S. A. Simpson that
her life was saved. Mrs. Stephens only sus-
tanned several slight bruises. She declined
to go to the hospital.
A reunion Of the members Of Mount
Tabor Methodist Protestant Church, at the
corner Of 35th and U streets, will be held
in that ediffce tomorrow. Rev. H c. Cush-
Ing Of Sudley Springs, Va, and Rev. j. A..
Weigand Of Westminster, Nd both for
mer pastors of the church. will be present
and participate in the exercises.
At IL o'clock Rev. Mr.. Gushing will de-
liver a sermon and administer the COM
munion. At the conclusion of this Sc vice
the congregation will adjourn until 2:3O
o'clock in the afternoon. at which time the
roll Of old and present members will be
called. Mr.. William j. Conlin will follow
the roll call by reading a complete history
of the church from it's founding to the
present period. A love feast will conclude
the afternoon ceremonies. Rev. Mr.. Wei
gand will address the reunion at 1880
o'clock In the evening. Rev. J. H. Straugh-
an Is pastor Of the church.
Reception rendered.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the George
town Lutheran Church. 32d and @ streets,
last evening rendered their pastor, Rev.
Stanley Billheimer. a reception on the occa-
sion Of the eighth anniversary of his pas
TO no faf
minister. He was summoned to the church
after all preparations had been made The
church was beautifully decorated with
lights. banners and flowers, all Of which
were artistically arranged about the walls
of the edf1ce.
Rev. Charles H. Butler, pastor Of Keller
Memorial Lutheran Church, was among the
guests read the Scripture lesson and offer
ed invocation. which was followed by liter
airy and musical numbers by Mrs. Hillman.
Miss Johnson and Mrs. Birch Rev John
c. Bowers of st. Marks Church, Rev. F. w.
Moot of st. Paul's Church, Rev. w. E. Par
son of the Church OF Reformation Rev d.
E. Wiseman of the Church of the Redeemer,
and Rev. +. l.. Day of the GEORGETOWN M
E. Church South were also among the
guests, and assisted in making the event
an enjoyable one to those present.
Rev. F. l.. Day addressed a few remarks
to Mr. Billheimer and presented him with a
handsome Knight Templar charm, in behalf
of the congregation of the church The min
lister delivered short address In apprecia-
ton Of the gift, after which a social hour
followed. refreshments being served.
Goes to Rochester.
Mr. Joseph Lynch, who for the past two
seasons has been a member of the George
town varsity crew, will not be a student at
the Georgetown University this year, he
having entered the Rochester IN. W Semi
nary to study for the priesthood Mr. Lynch
was prominent in the athletic events or
the institution, and was a member of last
year. Football team. He participated in the
Intercoilegfate boat racing events held at
mer. fSs SUM-
me Linthicum Dramatic Club will hold
It's first complimentary dance Of the sea
son TINS evening at Linthicum Institute. On