Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-29
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
FUNERAL OF COL. RICHIE AT
TRINITY CHURCH.
Widow Of Policeman Smith Thanks
Lieut.. Jordan-David Horn Injur-
ed in Runaway-other Items.

Mass was said over the remains Of Col.
William McSherry Richie at Holy Trinity
Catholic Church, Georgetown, at $3.50
o'clock this morning. Rev. Father ]. F. K
Mulvaney ofdciated at the ceremonies. The
body rested in a black cloth-covered casket
before the altar. and was ladened with
many large and beautiful floral designs.
A large concourse Of friends and acQuaint-
ances Of the deceased during his lifetime
was in attendance. At the conclusion Of
the services at the church the funeral cor
tege proceeded to Holy Rood cemetery.
where the body was inferred.
At the time Of his death Col. Richie was
! ffty-seven years of age, having been born
December 10, 1S47. He came from one Of
Georgetown's old aristocratic families, and
was grandson of Louis Carbery, at one
time surveyor for the District Of Columbia,
and was a granddaughter Of Thomas Car
berry, who was once mayor of Washington
His father, DR.. J. A. Ritchie and brother,
DR.. l. w. Richie. were for many years
prominent as physicians in the District.
Col Richie was educated at Georgetown
College, where he studied the profession of
architecture, which he followed for time.
and an, finally had to abandon on account Of
ill-health. Later he engaged in the stock
and real estate business. with an office on
+ street. After having been eminently sue
cessful In his business enterprises his fail
arg ASdlth CduSeu IuIu 10 seek the QuleGOQo
and seclusion Of his Virginia farm, located
at Burke's Station. and here he had re-
slded FOR twenty years. Col. Richie was a
bachelor.
During the civil war he enlisted as nri-
vate, but rose through meritorious service
TO the rank of colonel. At his Virginia
farm he had engaged extensively in the
raising of cattle. He was also a breeder
OF 1lne horses, and in recent years his thor
oughbreds have appeared on the eastern
turf. His various enterprises Melted him a
handsome income, and he is said to have
possessed considerable wealth at the time
of his death.
James L. Graham, manager for the P B.
Welles Drug Company at 1884 M street
northwest, reported tC the police author
tiles this morning that the store was en-
tered at some hour last night between II
o clock pm. and am. No clue is given as
to the perpetrator of the deed. An en-
trance was effected by forcing the rear
door through the cellar. Quite q number
the thieves, but no money is thought to
have been taken away with the other
booty. The bluecoats are on the lookout
for the guilty parties.
The funeral of Edward McGinnis, who
died July 20, took place from the late res
idence of the deceased at 0 o'clock this
morning. Mass was celebrated later at ST.
Stephens Church by Father Smith Inter-
ment took place in Holy Rood cemetery.
Mr.. McGinnis was thirty years of age and
resided at 2502 l street northwest He held
a responsible position as an engineer in one
OF the government departments here and
claimed a wide circle of friends in George
town who will mourn his untimely end.
Lieut.. w. w. Jordan. commanding the 7th
precinct, has received the following letter
from the widow of Policeman j. j. Smith,
who died on July from the effects of a
| bullet wound inflicted by Sam Young:
10 officers and members of 18th precinct:
l desire to express my appreciation to you
Tor your sympathy and coincidence sent to
us in the hour of our deepest distress and
to thank you for the beautiful floral trib-
utes sent In memory of my dear husband"
David Horn Of 1913 Sd street northeast
was seriously injured Wednesday in a run
away accident, which occurred near the
corner of Both and U streets. He was con-
veyed to the Georgetown University Hos
sustained a fracture of the skull. Later.
however, he was removed to his residence
| and is reported to be slightly improved.
Police Changes.
The following changes have been made
| in the seventh precinct: ]. C. Calhoun has
been appointed a private to fill the vacancy
| occasioned through the retirement of Off,
Ger Fisher. Harry Boucher was appointed
private to fill the vacancy resulting from
the death Of ]. j. Smith. Officer J. A. Hall
has been detailed for duty at the Aqueduct
bridge.
Officer J. A. Simpson found upon the
| streets Wednesday stray bay mule. which
he took to the seventh precinct stables.
The animal was found at the corner of
32d and streets northwest, and is at the
station awaiting Identification by its owner.
Mrs. Catherine Hart, an aged white
woman. was taken suddenly Ill at the cor
ner Of 2Sth and M streets northwest Tues
day afternoon and had to be conveyed to
the Georgetown hospital.
Mr. Clayton Enrich has sold the prop
erty known as 3141 Dumbarton avenue, to
Thomas Williams. The consideration
in, bo tn q nrOnprtV is given at
$500 co. O'eD ~ WV -
George Freeman is planning to make ex-
tensive improvements around his property
at 1922 32d street northwest. Mr.. Freeman
recently purchased the property and bids
will be opened shortly for the work of con-
Struction.
The Miler-Shoemaker real estate COM
pany has sold the property known as 2oOI
p street northwest to Mr.. William Hunter.
A sale was also made Of the property at
25O9 street to Charles Lawson
Plans have been perfected to construct a
new boathouse for the Georgetown Boat
Club and funds are now being raised by
the promoters to meet the cost of the pro-
posed structure. 1t is stated that nearly
enough money has been raised 10 COM
mence work on the new building at an
early date.
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Owens Of 25O3 32d
street, accompanied by Miss Annie Knott.
left a few days ago to spend several weeks
at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs B. Nordlnger are at Ger
mantown, Md.
Mrs Eliza Hunter, who has been suffering
from slight Illness. is reported to be i'm
| proving.
Miss Mabel Chick, 1916 Valley street
northwest is visiting in Boston.
Mrs. Claude Thornburg, eldest daughter
of Mr. Thomas Bremmerman, left Monday
for Denver Colo, for an indefinite stay.
D. F. Finucane has Joined his family at
their Colonial Beach cottage.