Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-08
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
General and Personal Items From the
West End,


The sudden death of Mr. George E..
Adams occurred yesterday at his home 1913
Prospect avenue northwest Mr.. Adams
succumbed to typhoid fever after an illness
OF but few days. At the time of his
death Mr.. Adams was thirty-seven years
of age. His wife and an infant son sur
vive him.
Mr.. Adams had been resident Of George
town for several years. BY occupation he
was builder and contractor and had es-
tablished profitable business. The fu-
neral, 1t Is announced, will take place to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral
details have not yet been arranged.
Officers ]. E. Lyddane H. P. Short and
Dan OConnor of the seventh precinct have
reported for duty after extended leaves of
absence in a fishing and hunting expedition
down the Potomac. Many fine catches of
nsh and game are said to have been made
put the friends of Officer OConnor are
wondering where he concealed the twenty
pound trout he said he pulled in.
An electric lighting plant is being in
stalled IN the Georgetown post office sta
ton A. Included in the scheme of improve
ments being made in the building is an
electric mailing machine. The improve
ments will necessitate an expenditure of
approximately $1,000
Services at Dumbarton NJ E. Church
were conducted yesterday by Rev. Mr..
chapman A telegram was received dur
ing the past week announcing that Rev.
Frank H. Havenner, the pastor who had
gone to Charleston, w. Va, for a few days.
was seriously i'll.
THE Boys of Tenleytown' have made
hnal arrangements for their annual camp
out, which will be held within a few days.
The membership of the organization will
retire to secluded spot in the Blue Ridge
FOUNTAINS, where the altitude is high and
healthful, and where plenty of facilities
are offered for excellent fishing and hunt
ing. THE Boys" will be accompanied by
Prof. William B. Ireland superintendent of
Tenleytown public schools who will look
after the comfort and welfare of the boys
during their stay
A collision which might have been accom-
panied by fearful consequences is reported
Georgetown and Bethesda, Md. line. The
accident occurred a short distance from the
city on a sharp curve The cars were not
going at very high speed, and no one was
injured
The choristers of Christ Church have re-
turned from their annual vacation, spent
at Colonial Beach.
The young people of the Christian En-
Church have leased an attractive tennis
court between 33d and Bank streets north
west. The court is located on the south
side of Prospect avenue.
The services at West Street Presbyterian
Church yesterday were conducted ~ Rev.
Henry Runner of Delaware. Mr.. Runner 8
discourse was listened to by a large audi
ence. A pleasing feature of the services
select musical program rendered by
the church choir.
Frank Duval of 3341 Prospect avenue
northwest has returned home to spend
while with his parents Mr.. Duval has
been in ST. Louis since the opening of the
fair.
Mr. Joseph Murray and daughters have
returned from an outing at Colonial Beach.
Mrs. ]. w. Henry of 3241 N street left
during the past week for Atlantic City for
an extended stay.
Miss Mabel Chick of 1916 Valley street
has returned from a trip to Boston.
Miss Martha Berry has gone trip
which will include Buffalo, Duluth, Chicago
and other cities.