Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-14
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
PECK MEMORIAL CHURCH RE
CEIvEs GIFT OF $4,000.
Geo. w. Cissel Confined to His Bed
Old C. A. C. Boat House Being
Demolished.

Through the generosity of Washington
lady, whose name is not disclosed, Peck
Memorial. Church is the recipient of $40, COS,
| a portion of which sum is to be appropriate
ed in obtaining athletic features to interest
boys under religious influence. The entire
sum, it is stated, was contributed by the
lady in question, but one of the provisions
of the donation is that the name of the
donor shall not be disclosed.
The gift was made with the object of
providing such features as will be calcu-
lated to divert the boys attention away
from the baneful influences of the world
and to make the church a more attractive
institution. This is believed to be one of
the most effective methods by which the
young boy, who might otherwise give in to
corrupt and criminal practices. can be edu-
Gated under highly Christian influences
The Baist Company of Philadelphia has
just issued new map OF the District OF
Columbia and outlying counties, showing
welcomed by real estate and business men
generally, who for many years have been
compelled to use an old map, attempting
to cover this field, which was published
about ten years ago.
The funeral of Mrs. Lizzie l. Tucker took
place yesterday from her late residence,
corner SD and streets northwest. Inter
ment was in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs.
Knowles one of the prominent citizens OF
Georgetown.
officer Law of the It'll precinct station,
who is stationed in Tenleytown, was IN
the vicinity of Alexander YowelPs house
about 630 o'clock yesterday morning anu
came in contact with dog which displayed
signs of the rabies. The ofncer promptly
shot the animal and reported the matter to
headquarters.
Building Collapsed.
CITY
northwest owned by James X. Forrest, col
lapsed at an early hour yesterday morn
ing. Fortunately no one in the building at
the time was injured The damage propd-
bly, will be about 500.
Mr. George W. Cissel is very i'll at his
home. oak Crest" on 31st street nortn-
west, in Georgetown. For many years MI
Cissel has been prominent inquire anu his
illness is deeply deplored He has heid
MARYLAND family, which originally located
in Howard county. Mr.. Cissel for many
years has been at the head of the Airing
ton Flour Mills of Georgetown.
Rev jeremiah Butler has been assigned
to the new colored church on Canal ROAD,
which was formerly occupied by the Little
Falls NJ. E. Church congregation. Kew.
Butler expects to make house-to-house
canvass of the colored population of that
section, and states that the outlook is prom
Using for a large congregation.
The OLD COluInud AlHieliS Siup Do's
house. a relic of former days, at the foot
of 32d street, has been condemned by the
Commissioners of the District and is being
torn away. More recently the str structure bule
house. The principal argument made
for the removal of the structure was
that 1t prevented either ingress or egress
I'D to the wharfs. The Georgetown club, 1t
is understood, will not be inconvenience.
but will secure other and more commodious
quarters.
The college building which is now being
constructed by the Sisters of Terre Haute
on the site purchased from the st. Ann s
Academy will be dedicated, it Is stated. in
the month of october. The original pur-
building is completed the property will be
worth In the neighborhood of $4,000 Ed
ucational courses will be introduced in the
new institution similar to those pursued in
the schools at Terre Haute post-gradu-
ate course will also be added to the curric-
ulum.
Merchants and business men on High
street have addressed a letter to the Dis
trict Commissioners in regard to the need
ed improvement on T street northwest ana
asking for the immediate expenditure of
the $4,000 appropriated for the purpose
several months ago.
Arrangements have been completed 1or
the annual Sunday school excursion Of the
Trinity Catholic Church some time during
the early part of August
Personals.
Thomas Bremmerman of 1914 Doth street
northwest has returned from a trip 10
Martinsburg, w. Va.
MI John T. Wood of 10Th and Q streets
northwest has returned from a short outing
spent down on the Potomac.
Patrick ]. Cook left last Monday for
Ireland for an extended trip. Mr.: Cook
was accompanied by his brother Paul COOK
They will not return for several months.
II. C. Copperthite with his family Is sum-
mering in the mountains of Virginia.
Mr.. George Weaver is constructing a
dwelling on 32d street northwest near Holy
Rood cemetery. The structure Will cost
about 5000.
The resignation of Mr.. T. F. Smith as
commander of Georgetown Tent No t.
Order of Maccabees, has been accepted
Mr. Smith was forced to resign on account
of his increased business affairs.
Mr.. Donald P. Miller of Georgetown ex-