The Washington times., 1908-08-25
GEORGETOWN. N.
HALE AND HEARTY
At TY-NINE
William Williams, One of
Oldest Settlers, Receives
Congratulations.

William Williams. formerly market
E-aster OF the Georgetown market and
d member OF the Oldest Inhabitants
Association OF the District, is today re
ceiving the congratulations Of a large
number Of friends and acquaintances
the occasion being his eighty-nH,th
birthday anniversary.
Mr.. Williams was born in 1919. in Vir-
Einia, just outside of the District line.
He has resided in Georgetown all Of
his life
He followed the shoemaking business
Tor seventeen years. For twenty-six
years he was master Of the NJ street
market and a few years ago was forced
10 give Up the position.
His wife died about two years ago.
in 1884, they celebrated the golden an
niveTsary of their wedding, ana on that
occasion the members Of the Oldest In
habitants' Association presented him
with a handsome gold mounted cane.
In 1870 Mr. Williams became mem
Der Of the Oldest Inhabitants Associa-
fiOn. In 1873 ffty-siU members Of the
association had their pictures taken
on the south porticO OF the Treasury
building. Of the whole number whose
pictures were taken Mr.. Williams says
he is the only survivor.
The OctOgenaFian has a fund of rem
iniscences concerning old Georgetown.
He has seen every President since John
Quincy Adams. up 10 the present time.
He remembers when Adams turned the
first spadeful of earth for the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal, near what was
formerly known as the Magazine prop
erty. This was in 1928. While he has
seen every President since then he has
shaken hands with twenty OF the Chief
Magistrates OF the country.
Mr.. Williams lives very du'etly with
n 10 II . -
on the streets of Georgetown, with Eis
flowing chin whiskers, and locks OF gray
which almost cover his ears For
man Of his years he has an excellent
memory. and is frequently called upon
20 render assistance in giving informa-
tion Of former GeOrgetOWnerss who be-
1onged to generations three and four
times remote
The members Of Logan Tribe. No s.
Improved Order OF Red Men, met at
their regular monthly meeting last
night at the corner o. Wisconsin ave-
nue. and n street. A large attendance
was present. Considerable important
business came up FOR consideration and
was acted upon. Several applications
Tor membership were considered. Re
1reshments were served.
Elias Green. colored. aged twenty
nine, of TenIeytown. who was arrested
by the police or the Seventh precinct
for unlawful assembly. and when
searched at the station house proved TO
be q Veritable walking arsenal. was SEN
fenced TO pay a fine Of S15 or accept the
alternative OF four months in the work
house. Green carried a revolver in his
hip pocket, also few hundred rounds
OF ammunition.
Miss Buhler Artz. OF 1263 Wisconsin
avenue. has returned home. after spend
ins several weeks visiting friends at
Harpers Ferry. W Va
A successful tournament was held yes
terday afternoon on the grounds ad-
Joining our Lady of Victory Church.
There were events for amateurs and
professionals, and the coronation dance
was held III the evening at o'clock.
Z his afternoon at o'clock there Will
be a baby show, open TO all. followed
by a match game Of baseball between
teams representing the Modern Wood
men OF America and Our Lady of Vic
tory In the evening there will be
dancing.