Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-16
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
NEW PASTOR CALLED TO THE
BAPTIST CHURCH.
New Houses to Be Erected-Proposed
Trinity Parish Ha1l-Former
Pastor Dead

'~SS 'NsSAAiAS toii bdptlSI O0uTCu, WHICH
place was made vacant several weeks ago
through the resignation of Rev. c. C.
Coleman The latter resigned to accept
more agreeable field in San Antonio, Tex.
call has been extended to Mr. Taylor
by the members of the congregation and
he Is understood to have signified his will
l1ngness to accept Mr.. Taylor recently
returned to his home in Louisville after a
stay in Georgetown of several weeks.
While here he delivered special sermons
before the congregation and is said to
have made a marked impression. He is q
graduate of the Southern Theological Sem
mary and Is a speaker of exceptional abil-
ity. Mr.. Taylor has not yet been heard
from In reply to the call, but his accept
anee is regarded as more than probable.
New Houses to Be Erected.
George N. Beale of Georgetown will
shortly erect two large brick dwellings on
the site known as 3252-3254 Prospect ave-
nue.. Mr.. Beale has secured permit and
will begin the construction work at once.
j. e. Libbey has been granted permit to
repair and remodel his property at 3O35 p
street. Under an order from Building In
spector Ashford the Georgetown Gas
Light Company has been granted permits
sion to do necessary blasting incident to
the extension of gas lighting facilities on
Connecticut avenue between Cleveland
been commenced on the foundation of the
Old Dominion railroad power house just
across the Aqueduct bridge The twO-story
frame buildings at 1904 and 1906 M street
have been demolished and John Clarke has
begun the erection of two new buildings.
John BlundOn who owns the property at
3219 o street northwest is contemplating
the building of a large apartment house on
this site.
Proposed Trinity Parish Hall.
Tt,@ l,,;1
Parish Hall at an early date is now re-
garded as certainty. Rev. Father Thomas
Harlin, S. j., pastor of the Holy Trinity
Church of Georgetown, under whose direc-
ton the fund is being raised to defray the
expenses of construction, announces that
SIS, 600 is now available. When he assumed
charge of the pastorate, about a year ago,
S11,3O had been subscribed. Since that
time the amount was increased to $4,000,
and was further increased during the last
few days by 5000, which came as a dona-
ton from lady whose name is not made
public.
The present parish hall will be enlarged
and beautified, according to the plans now
being discussed. This, it is said, will not
interfere with the present management of
the church or the surrounding grounds
concerted effort will be made by the men,
bers of the parish to augment the fund by
raising the additional amount required.
The ladies will hold several garden par
ties and fairs in the near future with
view to accomplishing the desired end.
Former Pastor Dead.
Word has just reached here announcing
the sudden death Of Rev. DR.. John J. Muir
ray, in former years pastor of the Con-
gress Street NJ. P. Church of Georgetown,
which occurred at Bellvue, Pa, last week.
DR.. Murray was over eighty years of age
at the time of his death and had practically
retired from active ministerial work. His
death resulted from a complication of dis
eases, Superlnduced by weakness OF the
heart.
DR.. Murray was native of Maryland
and in point Of service was said to be the
oldest member of the Maryland confer
ence. Among the residents of Georgetown
of two decades ago he is well remembered
He was a speaker of exceptional ability,
ing AS an accomplished Latin and Greek
scholar he had few superiors. He was
member of the board Of trustees OF the
Western Maryland College, and also one OF
the governors of the theological seminary.
The funeral took place from the West Bal
timore Methodist Church.
General Notes.
Funeral services over the remains of lit
tie Michael Kelly, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kelly of Georgetown. whose tragic
death by drowning in the Chesapeake and
-
day. took place yesterday afternoon from
the family residence, 1899 37th street north
west. Young Kelly was returning along the
side of the canal Thursday afternoon with
a number of his playmates, and his atten- |
ton was attracted to a dead fish floating on
the top of the water. He ran to the edge
of the water and leaned over the embank- |
ment in an effort to catch the hSh. he |
lost his balance and fell into the stream, |
sinking before assistance could reach him. |
Michael was the youngest of five children.
Mrs. Annie K. Squire and her daughter
have returned to Macedon N. Y, after a
visit to relatives in Georgetown. Mrs
Squire is a sister of Mr.. George w. King.
Rev w. C. Alexander of Georgetown will
attend the general Presbyterian assembly
at Winona, Ind, In May as commissioner
of the Washington presbytery.
Mrs. Charles Steinburg is gradually re-
covering from severe attack of pneu-
monia.
Mrs. Hugh Gaiscott left recently for Cam
den N j., to visit relatives.
Mrs A. G.. Thomas of Georgetown sailed
from New York a few days ago for Europe.
By action of the recent Baltimore confer
ence in this city Rev. F. H. Smith has
been assigned to the Tenleytown M. E.
Church.
Mr. and Mrs. J. II. James are new arrivals
and are residing at 1924 Prospect avenue.
William Henry will soon move into the
place leased by him on Washington Heights.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. By
mum of University Park is SAID 10 be IN a
serious condition as a result of a fall re-
Gently.
Charles Detz of 3241 n street has just re-
turned from an extended southern trip.
The Red Men of Georgetown are holding
their regular meetings at Fishers Hall.
f. l.. Moore expects to erect a modern
dwelling on Valley street between Q and u. |
Walter Crump has recovered from inju-
ries received recently in an accident near |
the water front. He received a blow in the |
forehead from flying wedge while knock |
ing rivets off boiler. and for the time was |
in a serious condition.
G. l. Nicholson, general manager of the !
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company, who |
recently returned from trip of inspection |
reports the upper levels in excellent condi- |
ton. Increased facilities have been made |
all along the waterway.
The appropria ton of $50 600 recently made !
by Congress for the building of a school in |
Georgetown to relieve the crowded condi- /
ton of the Curtis and Addison schools be- |
comes available July l, at which time the |
construction work will be commenced
An enthusiastic meeting was recently held |
by the members of the Epworth League and |
Christian Endeavor Societies of George |
town, and interesting addresses were deliy- |
cred by Rev. I. O. Grouse, w. c. AIexan-
der, George E. Fruett and F. III. Havenner |