Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-17
ALEXANDRIA 4 AFFAIRS
FUNERAL OF MRS. LOUISE PAFF
THIS AFTERNOON.
Progress Of the Work.on Post Office
Annex-Lodge omcers Installed
General News,
Evenings Star Bureau,
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, June II, 1903.
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs.
Louise Paff, widow Of the late Frederick
Pafr, whose death occurred last wednes-
day afternoon. will occur from her late
residence on North Patrick street, at 4:3O
o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Frank J..
Brooke, pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church, will offlciate. The burial will be
made in the old family lot in the Presby-
terrain cemetery. The following will be the
pallbearers: Messrs. John B. Padgett. AL
bert G. Uhler K. Kemper, A. H. Thomson
Henry Grillbortzer. all of this city, and
W. c. Bickford of Washington.
Work on Post Office Annex.
The work of excavating at the city post
office, preparatory to the commencement Of
the foundation for the new annex, is being
vigorously pushed to completion. The con-
tractors expect to have that part of the
work finished the early part of next week
The new annex will add materially to the
present structure. The contractors have
been given one year in which to complete
their work, but it is expected that the
building will be ready for occupancy long
before that time.
Installation Of Officers.
Samaritan Lodge No. p, Rebekah Assem-
bly,, Independent Order of Odd Fellows
has installed the following officers: Mrs
Joseph Sprouse. N. G.; Mrs E. E. Padgett,
r. s. to N. G.; Mrs. George Hinken. l.. g.
to N. G.; Mrs. Sarah Wilton. " G.. Miss
Carrie Crockett. r. s. to v. g.: Mrs.
Brooke Arnold, L. S. to v. G.: Mrs James
Mansfield, conductor; Miss Sadie Watkins,
warden; Mrs. M. Keene. o. g.: Mrs. Nor
man Williamson. l. G.; Mrs. j. T. Wat
kins, treasurer; Mrs. w. L. Martin, F. S.;
Mrs. w. E. Hinken, R. s. The installation
was conducted by Mrs Matte A. Hinken,
district deputy president.
Moore-Jasper Nuptials.
Miss Ada Jasper and Mr.. Archie A.
Moore were quietly married at 6 o'clock
last evening at the rectory of st. Mary's
Catholic Church. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev Father Timothy O'Leary
of Georgetown University. Only the i'm
mediate relatives Of the contracting par
ties were present. Immediately after the
ceremony the couple left for southern
bridal tour. Upon their return, Mr.. and
Mrs. Moore will make their home in this
city.
General Matters.
Superintendent X. Kemper of the public
schools this afternoon concluded the an
nual examination of teachers Of the public
schools Today was given over to exam
lining applicants for the colored schools.
OF the latter. ten were examined, while
there were only three whites.
The will of the late Charles E. Davis has
been admitted to probate in the corpora
ton court. The deceased left his entire
estate, which is valued at about 5000 to
his widow, Mrs. Emma M. Davis, and she
qualified as executrix.
Mr.. r. w. Whaley, chief clerk in the city
post Office, who for several months past
has been in St. Paul, Mimi for the benefit
of his health has returned much improved.
He will at an early date resume his former
position.
Mr.. Thomas B. Power, a clerk in the city
post office, who has been critically i'll for
several days past, is somewhat improved
today.
Mr.. Don P. Hurley of this place has gone
to st. Louis, Mo-. to accept a position with
the Southern Railway Company In that
city.
Mrs Mary Robinson of Adams, Mass, Is
visiting relatives in this city.
Miss Ida p. Davis and Mr.. James l.. Nc
Donald, both of Maryland were married
last night at the Southern Methodist par
sonage by Rev. j. p. Stump
Mrs Fannie V. J. Robinson has pur-
chased from Mrs. j. E. Johnston three lots
on the west side of Washington street be
tween Oronoco and Pendleton streets. Mrs.
Robinson has already commenced the cree
ton of three brick dwellings thereon.
Messrs. Clarence Wibert and Peter
Beach, special United States marshals for
Ballston. Alexandria county, recently APP
peared before United States Commissioner
r. z. w. Garrett and took the required
OATH They have now entered upon the
discharge of their duties.
In the police court this morning the case
of Arthur Mason, colored arrested by Of
ficer Griffin, and charged with assaulting
and beating Dellie Johnson, also colored,
was postponed until tomorrow.