Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
REV. STANLEY RILLHE1MERs
FAREWELL SERMON.
Trustees to Consider Selection of His
Successor-ColoredM Man Hurt
Personal Items.

The farewell sermon of Rev. Stanley Bill
heimer to his congregation at the George
town Lutheran Church last evening was
listened to by large and attentive au-
dience. Seated in the front tier of benches
were members of Potomac COmmandery,
Knights Templar, who formed at Masonic
Hall prior to the service, in civilian dress,
and marched to the church in body. Dur
ing his pastorate in Georgetown Rev. Bill
heimer has been affiliated with the COM
mandery as member and officer. The pas
tors farewell theme was Remember What
1 Preach to YOU" and for an hour or more
he held the closest attention of his hearers.
Mr.. Billheimer will probably leave the city
today for York Springs. Pa, where 1t is un-
derstood he will continue his work in the
ministry.
There is considerable discussion regarding
Mr.. Billheimer's successor, but members of
the board of trustees of the church said to-
day that definite action had yet been
taken in the premises. Several ministers
arr understood to be avowed candidates for
the pastorate. 1t was stated this morning
that these ministers would first be heard by
the congregation before decision by the
board The board of trustees is to hold
meeting Thursday evening, at which time
the selection of a new pastor will be dis
cussed.
Injured by Car
Johnson. a colored man, living at $500 P
street. Georgetown, was knocked down and
badly bruised by car 120 of the Metropolitan
Railway Company, running along street
between 95th and Both streets. The injured
man was picked up and an ambulance was
summoned. He was taken to the George
town University Hospital, where his wounds
were dressed. His condition is not serious
Officers Furr and Adams of the bicycle
squad, seventh precinct station, while on
duty at the Geological Park yesterday after
noon about 4:3O o'clock, found fire raging
on the outer edge In an accumulation of
brush and dry grass. Special Officer VOL
ford, stationed at the park, was notified.
and extinguished the-fames---
Funeral Of Mrs. Catherine Conolly,
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs
Catherine Connolly, who died at her home
on Tunlaw road last Thursday, took place
at $50 o'clock this morning from her late
residence. REQUIEM high mass was later
celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, George
town, for the repose of the soul, interment
being made In Holy Rood cemetery Mrs
Connolly was seventy-four years old, and
came to her death under very sad circum-
stances. Several days ago while gathering
wood in the back yard her dress caught on
fire from burning brush heap ana she sus-
tanned very painful injuries She was car
moned. Everything possible was done for
her relief, but her condition grew steadily
worse until death ended her suffering Mrs.
Connolly was the Wife f Mr.. Nicholas Con-
oily. a citizen well known in the vicinity.
and she leaves a wide circle Of friends to
mourn her untimely demise.
Victory Celebrated.
A banquet was recently rendered George
town -Patriarchs, No. az, Grand United
Order Of Odd Fellows. at 8O8 18th street
northwest. The affair was given by Messrs
George A. Carter and John w. Walker in
celebration Of the recent victory for the
orders representatives in the competitive
drill for the regimental flag held q few
weeks ago at Wilmington. Del. George T.
Beason acted as POSTMASTER. and appro-
pirate toasts were delivered by the follow
ing: N. g. Mitchell, Walter ]. Abrams, |
Louis N. Harris, o. N. Butler, James L.
Turner and David A. Clark In the near
future It is planned to have a reunion be-
tween the two chapters Of Patriarchs Nos |
is and ~, of Washington. ARRANGEMENTS
are now being perfected for the meeting
which will probably be held during the
early part Of November.
Requiem Mass.
Requiem high mass was said at II o. clock