Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-23
GAITHERSBURG NEWS.
Wedding Of Miss Amiss and MI Rob-
ertson-Council Meeting.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
GA1THERSBURG, Nd October %, 1902
The Methodist Church South was the
scene of a very pretty wedding at O'Clock
tonight, Mr.. William D. Robertson a we'll
known telegraph operator, and Miss Mamie
Roselle Amiss, younger daughter of Prof
and Mrs. Edmund L. Amiss. being the con-
tracing parties. The church was elaborate
ly decorated for the event and large audi
ence witnessed the ceremony, which was
performed by the Rev. David Harriss pas
tor of the church. The bride was becom-
ingly attired in a gown of white chiffon
trimmed with white satin, and carried a
bouquet Of bride roses. Miss Minnie
Briggs of Washington was her maid of
honor and wore gown of white, carrying
flowers In pink. Mr.. Harry L. Amiss,
brother Of the bride, served as best man.
Mr.. Russell Baker of Virginia and Mr..
Vernon Owen, Mr.. Marshall Walker and
Mr.. Claude Owen of Gaithersburg were the
ushers. Marches from 'Lohengrin" were
rendered by Miss Fannie L. Amiss, the
brides sister, as the wedding party entered
and retired from the church. Immedia tely
son took train for a western trip. includ-
ing Chicago and other points. The bride
going-away gown was of blue broadcloth,
with hat and gloves to match.
October session at knights of Pythias Hall.
with all the members present, Mayor Meem
presiding, and the new clerk, Mr. Harry B.
Cramer, secretary. great deal Of routine
business was transacted. An order was
passed providing for a much-needed i'm
provement on Diamond avenue, between the
post office and the railroad station. Mr.
Cramer reported that the work of collect
ing the taxes for the fiscal year had been
begun, as ordered at a recent session. I'M
der the levy of 20 cents on the hundred dol
lars, and considerable progress had already
been made.
Revival services at the Epworth NJ e.
Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev.
Charles E. Ely, for two weeks were brought
to a close last evening. The meetings re-
suited in an upbuilding of the church mem
bership.
Pentalpha Lodge, No 1914, A. F.. and A.
M. of this town have accepted an invita-
ton and will go to Germantown next Friday
afternoon and lay the corner stone of the
new Southern Methodist Church at that
place. Mr.. Benjamin o. Woodward wor-
shipful master, will have charge of the
Masonic ceremonies
Father Gilbert Mcdonald has for the past
Catholic Church, Choppers He was as
sisted by Father Elliott, Paulist, Of the
Catholic University. Washington, and sew
eral other priests.
Mr.; Charles c. Crawford has moved to
Gaithersburg from Boyds having recently
purchased the residence of Mrs Laura
Tschiffely, on Frederick avenue, for which
he paid 50, 600.
Mrs. Mary A. Henry has issued invita-
tons to the coming marriage of her daugh-
ter, Miss Eleze Fitzhugh to Mr.. T. Gamble
Crawford of Clifton Forge Va. The cere-
mony will take place in the Forest Oak M
E. Church South of Gaithersburg, Wednes-
day. November 5, at 80 pm. Miss Henry
is a daughter of the late Rev E. H. Henry
formerly pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, this town.
The engagement of Miss Minnie E. Darby.
daughter of Mr. Nathan H. Darby of this
town, with Mr. Herbert N. Adamson of
Norbeck is announced the wedding to oc-
cur next month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albion Clapp of Boston. who
are travelling through the south on a
honeymoon trip. have been the guests of
Mrs. John w Case of Gaithersburg, near
relative.