Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-15
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
BODY OF ROBERT LoUGHBoRoUaH
BROUGHT HOME FOR BURIAL.
Young Man Who was Killed by Rail-
way Train in Harrisburg-aen-
erafF an9 Personal.

The body of Robert c. Loughborough of
Georgetown, whose death resulted from in
juries sustained in aVwreck at Harrisburg.
Pa. Tuesday. reached here yesterday. and
fuEeral services were conducted this after
noon at 2:30 o'clock at Holy Trinity Church
one of the assistant pastors of the parish
officiating. AT the time of his death Mr..
LorghbOrOugh was twenty-eight years of
age. He had resided most of his life in
Georgetown. He was the son of Mr.. James
H Loughborough, for many years a resi-
dent of Georgetown. The young man sew
eral months ago found his health failing
and went to the Tar west in the hope of
recuperating. He was much benefited, and
was returning here when he was run down
by freight train at Harrisburg Pa. dying
from the effects of his injuries. With him
at the time of his death was his brother
who accompanied him on his western trip
Mr.. Loughboroughs sudden demise is deep
ly deplored by large circle of his friends
and acquaintances
Resolutions have been adopted by the
Georgetown Council, No. 3, 1. o. 8. J.. en-
tering vigorous protest against the action
of Bishop Henry c. Potter in dedicating
the subway saloon recently in New York
meeting of the council to draft the resolu-
lions consisted of Messrs. j. C. Gates,
Thomas OConnor and ]. H. Bangs
The resolutions recite that attempt to
having high church dignitary to put the
stamp of his Endorsement on the subway
saloon practically commits the church
which he represents to the fallacious idea
that rum and other intoxicants are neces-
Sary to the happiness of the men and wo-
men Of our land. They further recite that
the existence of the saloon is destructive of
both domestic peace and happiness in the
home; that strong drink. whether it
be in the gilded palace or the lowest
brothel, is a menace to the morals of men;
that it is surprising to see who poses
as teacher of morality lending the infu-
ence of his position to an institution SO
deleterious to the moral welfare of our
people; that as workingmen and total alb
Bishop Potter, and appeal to the church
which he represents in high position to
either indorse his acts or dsavow a con-
curreuce in his views on this question.
Boy Seriously Hurt.
Ralph jenkins, boy about fourteen
years of age. employed on one of the canal
boats on the Potomac river accidentally
fell down the hatchway and was severely
injured. about 8 O'Clock last night. while
at work on the boat. He was badly hurt
about the face and stomach. He was
picked up by members of the crew and car
ried ashore. where an ambulance was tele>
phoned for The seventh precinct patrol
wagon responded. and the lad was con-
veyed to the Georgetown University Hos
is reported today to be improving.
General and Personal.
The condition Of Raymond Goodman, the
son of Mr.. and Mrss Henry J. Goodman,
who was operated on Sunday for Appendix
citis at the Georgetown University Hos
pital, is improving. Unless something I'M
foreseen arises it is believed he will re-
cover. s.G
The funeral of Mary E. Newman, wife
of Mr.. Arthur c. Newman who died at her
home, 1906 27thGstreet northwest, Tuesday
last, took place, at o'clock this afternoon
from the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church.
large number of friends and relatives at
tended the funeral and many beautiful
floral offerings were contributed. Her hus-
band. A. c. Newman, and two sons, Arthur
c.. jr., and William F. Newman, survive
her.
Regular sessions of the Trinity parochial
schools of Georgetown will begin, Monday. 4
Boy students will occupy the Trinity school
hall, while; the girls win be taught in St:
Joseph's school. The school for boys will !
be in charge of the Sisters of Mercy, while
the girls will be under the Academy of Wis.,
itation. The faculty includes Sister Mary
Thomasina, Sister Mary Rete. Sister Mary
Josephine and Sister Mary Leonard.
Lieut.. W. w. Jordon. commanding the
seventh precinct, who has been slightly Ill
tor the past rev. DAYS his rapidly i1nays
Jordon manages to be at his desk few
hours each day.
Regular winter hours were recently in
augurated at Dumbarton Avenue Church.
The Sunday evening service. which for
merly began at 8 o'clock, will be held at
7:36 o'clock hereafter.
Slight Improvement Is noticed in the con-
diton of Mr.. j. A. Lee and his sister, Mrs.
Johanna Noble. who have been seriously ill
at their residence on Prospect avenue.
Georgetown residents who are away from
the city are: William McAtee of 316O d
street: Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Libbey, Mrs
Dugan, 1043 33d street northwest.
The following Georgetowners have re-
turned from summer vacations: Mrs. +.
T Moran and family Mrs. Rose Stohlman
Mrs Brawner. Miss Gertrude Clements T.
F. Carr. Mrs. Edith Mccartney and family |
and Miss Mary Cragin.
Georgetown Branches Star Office.
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