The Washington times., 1911-10-20
PARTS Of STOLEN
!. BUGGY FOUND At
BOTTOM Of WELL
Eleventh Precinct Police
Delve Deeply Into Theft
Mystery.
WARRINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ANACOST1A, u. c., OCT. 20.


ANACosT1A, d. c.. OCT. 20.
When policemen attached to the
Eleventh precinct, at Anacostia, finish
ed their work last evening on the case
involving the theft from the rear Of 121l
Eleventh street southeast of the buggy
of l. Sakolski. living at 1913 b street
southeast, they had recovered the rem
nants of the conveyance. 1t had been
j taken apart, portions sunk in well,
another portion half burned, some
thrown into a creek. and the remain
der hidden under pile OF brush. The
buggy WAS valued at $50.
Policemen Frank Dent and William
T. Stewart followed the clues that led
to the finding of the broken buggy, and
they took into custody Harry Branson.
George Branson, and John Montague,
young colored men. while the invesl-
CATION was going on.
Policeman Dent went to the bottom Of
fifty-foot well to find portions of the
stolen buggy. Other parts were located
In creek. ~. ........
There was a pretty home wedding last
evening. at $3.50 o'clock. in the residence
Of Mrs. Mary ]. Murphy, OF 1921 w
street, when Miss Lillian p. Murphy.
her daughter. and George Z. Torney,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles e. Torney,
riage ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Samuel w. Graffiin, the pastor Of
the Anacostia Methodist Episcopal
Church. In the presence OF company
Of relatives and close friends Of The the
service took place. was tastefully deco
rated, masses Of flowers being used.
The bride was becomingly gowned in
Souaset as o9'isr OF sride rose. e ''i Little Miss
Vivian Murphy. sister of the bride.
daintily attired, acted as flower. girl.
Miss Jeanette Torney, sister Of the
groom. was at the organ. and she play
nA
ceremony was In progress. rendered %.
Promise Me-" Following the service.
there was reception for the newly
married couple at the homo of Mrs;
make their home with the mother Of
the bride, at 1921 w street, where they
at once took UP their residence.
The country home of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. l.. Jenkins. at Suitland. Prince
George county, Nd, will be thrown
open tonight for the intimate friends
viii will be celebrated the silver wedding
anniversary OF Mr.: and Mrs. Jenkins
They are among the best-known resi-
dents Of that section of Prince George
county. where they have lived for many
years. Mr.. Jenkins is a member Of the
East Washington Heights Citizens AS
sociation, as we'll as a member Of the
Baptist church there. For a long time
ne has been successful florist; Their
family numbers four boys, who will
be present tonight at the celebration.
for which a limited number OF invita-
uons have been issued.
The Washington Bulb Company, OF
which o. w. D'Alcorn Is the manager,
: with quarters at Congress Heights, has
premises Of 5000 tulip bulbs within the
past few weeks. The company notified
Captain w. T.. Anderson, Of the Elev-
enth precinct, last night, and a reward
the bulbs. They are valued at $25 per
thousand.
nas,n ss%ue II Miller s.
requested the police to prevent the let.
ter boxes and their schedules of col
lection from being defaced In the town
He has enumerat ed list OF letter boxes
so defaced.
Thomas Branson, whose bulldog is said
to have attacked Ernest L. Duvall, res
ident Of Morse street northeast and the
latter's coach dog. biting both severely
has deposited $40 at the police station In
Anacostia on warrant sworn out by
Policeman C.. J. P. Weber. charging him
with permitting his dog to be unmuz'
zled.
Miss Ethel Williamson, who left Ana.
costa a number OF months ago, follow.
live In the West. has returned and has
been the guest Of Miss Edith NJ. Pyles
in u street. She will take an apartment,
in the city with Harry Williamson, hel
brother. her health having improved
greatly.
Mrs. Rose Blackburn. widow Of DR.. I
w. Blackburn, late pathologist at the
Government Hospital for the Insane, wht
has been in Pennsylvania, following the
death Of her husband. has returned ant
has relinquished her quarters at tht
Government institution. She has taker
up her residence in the Wyoming. II
Washington, in which city she will live