Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
Citizens Object to Abolition
of Magisterial District.
REGARDED AS MISTAKE
CONDUCTOR OF GREAT FALLS
ELECTRIC LINE INJURED.
Reception to Pastor of Dumbarton
Church-Funeral Services-Gen-
eral and Personal.


apparently dissatisfied at the recent ac-
ton of the Supreme Court in aboiishnS
tn, Georgetown magisterial district
GEORGETOWN, it is claimed, should not De
tackled on to any other district. principally
because of the very large territory com
prised IN its distinct geographical .boun-
dairy
Under the arrangement just inaugurateo
it will he necessary for all of the rea! es-
tate men of the west end and all other
merchants, they say, 70 bring their SUITS
at an Office far removed from the territory
represented. The courts of the maSls-
trates, /. is argued are established as
courts of convenience. but this object is
defeated when Georgetown people are
forced to appear in a remote quarter TO
prosecute their claims.
Georgetown people contend that the pres
ent arrangement will work a hardship, ana
steps will be taken to make temporary ar
engagements providing at least for the loca-
ton of a justices office nearer the center
of the district designed to be benefted. IL
the present arrangement is to stand now
ever, Georgetown could expect no ADLER
justice. it is stated, than Justice Bundy.
But the arrangement in question Will Visit
financial loss as well as loss of time to the
citizens. No. I district originally com
priSed the territory extending from ROCK
creek westward to the District line, about
three miles AID northward from the Poto-
mac river to and including Chevy Chase
and the Geological Park section.
The statement has been made by court
officials that District No. I, though large in
area. furnished no large volume of business.
A number of business men have offered
the suggestion that the eastern boundary
of Georgetown district be extended to Goth
street from the river northward to the Dis
trict line. This additional territory. it is
believed, would furnish sufficient additional
business to make original district No.
self-sustaining and would be benefit by
contributing to the convenience of George
town business men.
Conductor Injured.
John r. Lumsden, a conductor on the
Great Falls railroad, is suffering at his
home 2401 32d street Georgetown, from in
jures sustained in an unfortunate accident
which happened Friday evening. Lumsden
lowering the curtains on an electric
car at Little Falls station while the car
was in motion, and, losing his balance fell
and received several cuts about the head
and shoulders. He was hurriedly taken 10
Georgetown University Hospital. where his
wounds were dressed. His condition is not
serious.
Arrangements have been perfected by the
young people of Dumbarton Avenue Metho-
dist Church for a reception tomorrow even
ing to the new pastor, Rev. George w.
King. The function will be held IN the
Sunday school auditorium of the house of
worship, and an elaborate literary and
musical program will be a feature of the
occasion. Rev. Mr.. King took charge of
the pastorate of the church two weeks ago
upon the transfer of Rev. Mr.. Havenner to
Baltimore.
Celebration of Anniversary.
The one hundred and sixteenth annivers-
airy of Potomac Lodge, No. s. F. A. A. NJ,
of Georgetown will be celebrated Wednes-
day evening at the lodge hail. The prin-
cipal speaker will be Mr.. J. Holdsworth
Gordon Potomac Lodge was among the
first organized in the District, and upon its
who have figured in the political life of the
capital during the last century.
Georgetown Council, No. A. Grand United
Order of Odd Fellows, entertained it's mem
bers and friends at their nineteenth annual
banquet Thursday evening at Odd Fellows
Hall. corner 2Sth street and Dumbarton ave
nue. northwest. large number of members
and their friends were in attendance. Prom
inent members of the lodge and officers OF
the Grand Lodge were present, including
William L. Houston, grand director of the
order of the United States, and James l..
Turner, grand director in the District of
Columbia. George f. Beason presided as
the POSTMASTER of the evening. About sixty
were seated at the tables. The committee
on arrangements consisted of 9. c. Bur-
nette, chairman James l.. Turner secre-
tary, FentOn Joseph N. Lawson,
Washington Johnson. Joseph E. Smothers,
George F. Beason and Richard Turner
Funeral Services.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Kelly, whose
death occurred last Thursday, took place
at Holy Trinity Church yesterday after
noon. Brief prayer services were conducted
at the family residence, 1899 37th street
northwest, prior to the ceremonies at the
church Mrs Kelly was for many years a
resident of Georgetown She was the widow
of the late John Kelly.
Funeral services over the remains of Will
liam II. Nicholson who died last Thursday,
were held yesterday at his late residence,
3O12 Nj street northwest, at clock. In
terment was in Glenwood. Mr.. Nicholson
had been resident of the vicinity for
number of years, and during that time was
engaged in business. He was regarded with
the highest esteem by his associates for his
business ability and integrity. He Is sur
vived by his wife, Mrs. Kate Nicholson.
Narrowly Escapes Death.
Little Rachael Drury, the youngest
daughter of Mrs. Joseph Drury of 1906
3Ith street. very narrowly escaped death
few days ago. While alone the child found
a rat biscuit in the dining room and pro-
ceeded TO eat it. The poisonous food had
hardly been swallowed when the little
childs mother came into the room and
learned what had happened. DIR. Hunter,
Mrs. Drury's brother-in-law, was at the
house and administered an emetic, which
soon placed her out of danger. The poison
contained in the biscuit, 1t is stated. would
have killed two dozen rats.
Personal Mention.