Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-30
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
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MATTERS OF INTEREST BEYOND
ROCK CREEK.
improvements of esthe University
numors of eh.ntss-Drus Store
Robbed Peribnal Notes.

Robbedpersnal Notes.
Announcements mx8le Of the approach
ing marriage of ]. McKenny Berry of
Georgetown and Miss Love Virginia Baker
of Winchester, Va. The wedding will be
solemnized September u in Winchester
Va. The maid. Of honor will be Miss Eva
Bryarly, while Mr.. William H Huntington
will act as best man. Mr.. J. M. Berry, the
bridegroom-elect. is widely known In
Georgetown. where he has resided for
number of years. The prospective bride.
Miss Baker, comes from an old and aristo-
cratic Virginia family of that name. and Is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. West Baker
of Winchester. Va. After the wedding the
bride and groom will start on honeymoon
trip which will include tour Of the larger
cities Of the east. They will make their
residence in Washington.
The improvements which were COM
menced recently on the buildings of George
town University are being pushed to a
rapid completion by the contractors. A
large force of men Is working daily upon
the structures which will be remodeled.
The work of demolishihg the old refectory
has been accomplished, and soon more
handsome and elaborate building and one
of greater architectural beauty will stand
in its stead.
The police authorities Of the seventh pre-
cinst nave taken into custody one James
Harding. who has been locked up on sus-
plclOn OF having committed the burglary at
2. b. Welles' drug store at 1884 M street
northwest yesterday morning, between the
hours of midnight and am. James Gra-
ham. manager of the Welles store, opened
the establishment at the usual time, and
discovered that entrance had been effected
to the place through the rear cellar door
and several articles Of merchandise taken
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also stolen.
A thorough canvass is made among the
colored population of Georgetown and out
lying districts in the interests of the new
A. NJ. E. Church recently organized on
Canal road. with Rev. jeremiah Butler pas
tor. The place Of Worship now used by
the congregation was formerly used by the
Little Falls membership. An agreement
has been entered into by which Rev. Mr..
Young. presiding elder for the charge:
Rev. Perkins of Mt Zion Church and Rev.
Butler of the new pastorate were granted
lease on the property.
The property owned by the Georgetown
University near the Aqueduct bridge Is
being discussed by the college authorities
as an excellent location for the new varsity
boat club house. The location is consider
ed ideal one in all respects, because Of
its close proximity to the college buildings.
BY some 1t Is said the new location for
the boat house Is Objectionable because
the treStle work erected some time ago
by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad runs
just in front of the water front, and ex-
tends to point near the old outlet lock.
The Ice company's stOrehouse is being used
at present for the club quarters, but the
club officers arranged for only It's tenn
porary use and may vacate at any time. If
the club house is constructed on the prop
erty belonging to the college 1t is not
known positively that the work will be
commenced before late in the fall. Plans
for the new structure have been drawn.
it Is said, and sufficient funds subscribed to
meet the cost Of construction.
The funeral over the remains of Patrick
Finley. the six-monthS-Old infant son of
Morris Finley, took place yesterday at the
family residence 3421 N street northwest.
The following musicians compose the
West End Mandolin Club, recently organ
lied in Georgetown: Leader, Clarence M.
Ashton: Ray CegsweH second mandolin;
Ray Ross, second mandolin: w. Max Du-
vail guitar; joan Bonnell banjo. OF late
the club has taken a prominent place in all
church and social entertainments given in
this vicinity.
Rumors are current that there will soon
be announcement as to- the annual
changes which take place in the list of Of
ftcers and faculty OF Georgetown Univer-
sity. This announcement will come from
the board of trustees and is expected daily.
Rev. James Dougherty. 8. j.. president of
the university. it is said, will be relieved
and will be transferred to another field.
Father Dougherty has filled the chair Of
president for three years, and it Is said
the change would be agreeable to him.
Personals.
Mr.. Henry B. Wissner who was quite
badly injured a few days ago as a result
Of violent fall from his wheel. which col
lapsed under him, Is reported to be improv-
ing rapidly. At the time of the accident
Mr.. Wissner was conveyed to the hospital.
where 1t was thought he had sustained In
te-nal injuries. 1t is learned. however that
his only injuries are a broken nose and jaw
bone.
Sergt. Harry Volkman. retired. the vet
eran bluecoat of the seventh precinct, who
has been lying dangerously i'll at his home
for a number of weeks, Is still in critical
condition. His friends still hope that he
may survive the stroke of paralysis and re-
gain his old time strength and vigor.
Judge H. E. Paine, justice of the peace
for this magisterial district will leave for
Clearmont. Va. August 4, to spend the bal
ance of the summer
Attorney Charles H. Cragin and wife are
spending few weeks in Canada.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. w Latimer left George
town few days ago for an extended visit
to Buffalo N. T.; Toronto and other north
crn cities.
Mrs David Greenleaf has left the city
for an indefinite stay.
Rev. j. F. x. Mulvaney, pastor Of Holy
Trinity Catholic Church. is expected to
leave shortly on an extended leave Of alb
sence in the hope of recuperating his health.