Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
GAITHERSBURG EVENTS.
Christmas Services at M. E. Church
South-General and Personal.


Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star. :
GAITHERSBURG, Md, December 26, 1902.
Forest Oak NJ. E. Church Sunday school
gave It's annual Christmas festival at the
church tonight. THE Star of Bethlehem
was the title of the service rendered. The
committee of decoration, Mrs. T. J. Owen,
John W. Briggs, jr.; H D. Amiss and
Samuel Briggs, performed its work WELL
arranging the, fruits and CONNECTIONS that
were provided for distribution on two lad
ders of evergreen against the walls at
either side of the pulpit, while in the rear
of the platform was to be seen a pretty
star. Superintendent T. J. Owen presided
and after the opening anthem by the choir
directed by Mr.. E. W. Walker, with Mrs
r. P. w. Jones at the organ, the 23d Psa m
was rendered by Mr.. Carlton Etchison,
with graphophone. Then followed the chill
dr. ems parts, at the conclusion of which ev-
cry scholar of the school, which is one Of
the largest in Montgomery county, received
an orange and a good luck" box of candy.
There was also announcement made of the
attendance of the year. and in consdera-
ton Of the punctualty Of Masters Zacha-
riah Lawson, Hilton Hickman and Irving
Lehman, each received choice books, and
Master Claude owen a gold watch, his
father joining with the schOo! In making
this gift. Numerous other gifts were be-
slowed by teachers and scholars and Jas.
jackson, the faithful colored sexton, was
also the recipient of a suitable testimonial
of the appreciation of his efforts in behalf
of the Sunday school. The committee UNI
der whose direction the entertainment was
given was composed of Mr.. E. w. Walker,
Miss Fannie Amiss, Mrs Robert Andrews,
Mrs. W. D. Robertson, Mr. J. w. Claggett,
Mrs. NJ. G. Jones and Mrs. Carrie Briggs.
The new Methodist Episcopal Church at
Germantown Is nearing completion, and the
pastor, Rev. Charles E. Ely of Gathers
burg has announced that dedicatory serv-
ices will be held Sunday, January t. Rev.
Henry r. Naylor. d. D., the presiding
elder of Washington district will be in
charge of the exercises, assisted by Rev.
DR.. S. McBurney of the Philadelphia con-
ference and Pastor Ely. This church will
cost about $500 and is a commodious
torium second floor and lecture room
and kitchen on first floor. The loyalty and
enterprise of the congregation was the
subject of consideration at recent session
of the Washington preachers meeting, and
strongly commendatory resolutions were
passed in which any needed aid was ten
dered. A special committee, consist
ing Of DR.: Luther B: Wilson, DR.. F. l..
Hubbard. DR.. S. NJ. Hartsock, Rev. Alex
ander Bielaski and Rev. Arthur H. Thomp-
son. was appointed to bear the greetings
of the meeting. Accordingly these and
other Methodist pastors OF Washington.
will preach during revival which it is pro-
posed to hold Immediately following the
dedication.
Miss Mamie Boyer, daughter of Mr.. J.
Fletcher Boyer, a prominent farmer of
Damascus district, and Mr.. Granville Kim
sey were united in holy wedlock at the Da-
mascus Methodist Episcopal Church on
Wednesday at high noon. The large edi-
flee was crowded to the doors to witness
the service as pronounced by the pastor,
Rev. II. p. West of Laytonsville, and pre-
sented a beautiful scene, with elaborate
decorations of evergreens and potted plants.
Miss Boyer had her maid of honor her
sister. Miss Alice o. Boyer, accompanied
by Miss Blanche Etchison. The ushers
were Mr. w. Everest Boyer of Washington,
a brother Of the bride. and Rev. r. C.
Strasburg of Baltimore. After the wedding
Mrs. X inscy was the recipient Of many use
full and ornamental presents.
Mr.. David p. Griffith, a prominent mer-
chant of Middlebrooke, has been confined
to his home for many weeks. His physi-
clan believes his Illness is resultant from a
humorous growth of the stomach, and his
condition is unimproved.
The first car load of anthracite coal to
reach Gaithersburg arrived today. In such
demand was it that the Gaithersburg Mill
Ing and Manufacturing Company could al
low but half ton to patron. The price
asked was $1.15 per ton. For month and
more there has been much concern over the
fuel situation here. A very large percent
age Of the inhabitants despaired of getting
any coal and removed coal heaters and put
In wood. Furnaces in a number OF in
stances We're discarded Inability to get
coal occasioned the shutting down Of the
Laytonsville Touring mills, and three local
millers had similar situation staring them
in the face. The load Of coal received to-
day was on the road from the mines more
than three weeks.
The engagement Of Miss Carrie May
Walker. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs George
F. Walker Of this town. with Mr.. Harry
Hoskinson, a young merchant Of Sligo, is
announced. The wedding, II Is understood
will take place in Alexandria, Va, early
next month. Miss Walker Is a well-known
county teacher. now principal Of the school
at Forest Glen.
Thieves forced an entrance into the cell
lar Of the residence Of Mrs. F. M. Hinckley
on Frederick avenue and made way with a
selection Of choice Catawba wine. Besides
rummaging around and turning things
topsy furry, nothing else was stolen. The
thieves left no trace. but a few match
heads strewn down the entrance
Mr.. w. Carroll Diamond OF New York
came to spend Christmas with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Diamond. Mr.. Les
lie Talbot OF Falls Church is the guest Of
his brother. Mr.. VIM. II. Talbot Mrs
sallie Farr and her daughter. Miss Minnie
OF Washington are here with relatives for
the holidays. Mr.. Carson Ward and his
family left for Washington to spend the
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