Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-26
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT
FOR PLEASURE OF CHILDREN.
Interrupts Christmas Fes-
tivities-General and Personal Notes
From Across Rock Creek.

A taste of the joys of Christmas was af-
forded nearly a hundred poor white and
colored children of Georgetown Saturday
evening in the hall 1914 31st street. through
the kindness and generosity Of several
young ladies'. large Christmas tree had
been set up in the lower end OF the hall
covered with small remembrances for the
little ones, including toys, candies and
other things to amuse. The entertainment
started at about Z o'clock, the first portion
Of the evening being devoted to the white
children and the last hour to the colored
children who had been furnished with tick
cts of admission. The entertainment was
given under the direction Of Miss Mary
Atwell, assisted by Miss Nina Grove and
Mrs. Edna Busbee. Among the cOntribu-
tors to the success of the affair were: J..
F. Atwell, w. L. Price, D. Weaver, Th0s.
E. Stanton, R. P Waddy, George H. Nor
gan, w. G. Young, Samuel Greenbaum, J..
Herschman, ". D. Bruce, clerks of the
Farmers and Mechanics Bank, c. A. Still
ings, Miss McMasters, Frank Ash, Mrs.
Whelan, Mt. Zion M. E. Church of George
town, George Davis. The music was fur
nished through the kindness Of Mr.. George
Schladt
All diteTCdtIOu between waiter RODnSOn,
tWenty-seven years of age, and Joseph
Thompson, twenty-three years old. both
colored, contributed a dark side to the
Christmas festivities, which were in prog
night. Robinson lives at the above num-
Der and Is married. Thompson Is board
er at the place. AT some time last even
irg. when it is said they were overloaded
finally ended up with fight, in which
sharp knives were used as weapons.
Thompson received three severe wounds,
two in the back and one below the left
Georgetown University Hospital, where he
Is today in a serious condition. Robinson,
who came out of the melee not so badly in
Jured. made good his escape.
Died Christmas Eve.
While the merriment incident to Christ
mas eve was at it's height Saturday night
Edward Brand was discovered on 32d
street in almost an unconscious condition
by Sergt. Schneider. His condition was
critical and demanded immediate atten-
ton, and he was taken to Scherer's drug
store. Drs. Yarnell, Donohue and Bird
sell worked upon the man, but he failed
to respond to the restoratives adminis-
tered and died shortly after. Brand was
ffty-f1ve years of age and lived at the
West Washington Hotel, 3236 M street,
Georgetown. He was taken to the sew
enth precinct station and afterward con-
veyed to the District of Columbia morgue.
While crossing NJ street between 31st
and 32d streets late Saturday night C. w.
Miller, resident Of Bethesda, Md, was
caught on the fender of car No. 224 of the
Capital Traction Company and dragged
for a long distance. He was quite badly
mashed and received severe cuts on the
back of the head He was taken to ODon-
nelfs drug store, near by, where his
wounds were dressed. The car was in
n hcr nf ofo NJ
torman F. F. Daffer.
Death Of Mrs. Graves.
Mrs. George w. Graves of 1908 Q street,
Georgetown, died Saturday evening at
the Columbia Hospital as a result of an
operation which was performed last Fri
day. She was in excellent health until a
few weeks ago, and recently an operation
was deemed necessary in order to save
her life. Mrs. Graves was the wife of Mr.
g. w. Graves, clerk in the War Depart
ment. She was a devout member of the
Congress Street NJ P. Church and resided
In the vicinity most of her life. Her hus-
band, three boys and one girl survive her.
Inc youngest child is two years old and
the oldest ten years. Details for the flu
neral are not complete. but the services
Will probably be conducted Wednesday
from the family residence
Moses Booth, the veteran colored janitor
OF the seventh precinct station was one OF
the happfest persons in that section yester-
day. He was the recipient of a handsome
gold watch. the gift of the officers of the
seventh precinct police. In the absence Of
Lieutenant Jordan the presentation re-
marks were made by Sergeant E. ]. Keefe,
10 which Booth responded in a happy and
pleaslng way inscribed on the inner case
were the words: Presented to Moses
Booth by the officers of the seventh pre-
cinct." Booth is said to be one of the most
popular servants in the District government
and Is recognized as faithful and efficient
by his superiors. He has had over twenty
hVe years of active service as janitor of the
seventh precinct station and succeeded his
rather, who held the same position for
long period. =
Fell in the Canal.
Hillary Lucas, colored man forty wears
old, while walking along the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal Saturday evening Skinned
and fell into the water Cries Cor help were
heard by Officer Lintler of the seventh
precinct, who, with the aid of William
Calhoun and George Riggs. r. cued the UNI
fortunate man from his perilous position
He was conveyed to the Georgetown Uni
Versity Hospital in No. Z patrol wagon
where the physicians revived him and
found that he was suffering from alcohol
ism. His condition is not serious.
General Notes.
Harry Mills died at his home. 36OS N
street, yesterday morning about o'clock.
A wife and seven children survive him.
He was for many years employee of the
Meredith-Winship Company. and was re-
garded as an estimable citizen by those
who knew him.
Lieutenant w. L. Jordan, commanding
the seventh precinct station, was taken
with acute attack of indigestion last
Thursday, and since that time has been
at his home in serious condition. This
morning he was reported to be much Inn
proved. and it is thought by his physicians
that he will be able to be at his desk with
in a few days.
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