Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-28
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF

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atives in Richmond, Va.
Miss Anna WIhedbee has recovered
from a serious illness.
Mr.. James Reid has started the
building ii two bungalows on the
300 block of South Pitt street.
Mr.. George Welker is in the Alex
andria Hospital with a serious ease
Of appendicitis.
Mr.. Harold Plaskett, spent the week
end with friends in Fredericksburg,
Va.
Mrs. Lowell Wicoxon has just re-
turned from Manassas, Va, where she
spent the past week.
The civic bureau Of the chamber
of commerce will hold a meeting
tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Jacobs, and
son, Lewis. Jr., are visiting their
parents at Rapidan.
The Allison w. c. T. u, will
meet tonight at 8 O'Clock with Mrs.
p. E. Cliff, at her home, PIT North
Columbus street.
Miss Martha Dickson, of Altoona,
Pa, is visiting Miss Elizabcth
Howell, at her home in South Royal
Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Curtin have
retained from their bridal trip, and
are now at home to their many
friends at 30 Maple Avenue.
The work of taking out the switch
at King ands Washington streets has
been completed and the street opened
for traffic.
Miss Juanita Hammersley has re-
turned from Richmond, Va. where she
has been visiting her sister Mrs.
Astryke.
A delegation of Macabees from this
city departed today for Lynchburg,
Va. to attend the annual state con-
vcntioh of that organization which
win be-in session today and tomorrow.
In the corporation court today,
Judge Robinson Moncure presiding, a
number of appeal cases from tie c5urt
Of justice Of the peace were being
heard.
The General Realty Corporat;o;. has
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lot 5. block %, section 4. Rosemont.
Mrs. Johanna A. Corbin has sold TO
{. William Gray house and los lis
South Pcyton street.
Charles Henry Smith, referee in
bankruptcy, has declared dividend
of twelve per cent to the unsecured
creditors Of the Alexandria Hotel
Company. 1t is expected that another
small distribution to these creditors
will be made in the near future.
Work of constructing four modern
two-story brick dwellings, for Carter
Brothers and Hugo Herfurth. jr.. was
begun today by Contractor Herfurth.
These houses are to be erected on the
west side Of Columbus between Queen
and Princess streets.
The work Of raZing the three story
brick dwelling on the east side Of
Washington between Cameron aHG
Queen streets. was begun today by
Hugo Helfuith, ir., contractor. Tie
ground will he used for Il lawn be-
tween the residences of c. c. Carlin
and w. F. H. Finke.>
The annual excursion of Christ
Church Sunday School to Marshall
Hall will be given on Thursday, July
|. Music by local talent will be
furnished by the Mandolin and Gut
tar Club on the evening trip, and
an enjoyable, day and evening can
be spent by those attending.
Thirty-five candidates received the
third or major degree of the Knights
Of Columbus. at meeting yesterday
afternoon in st. Mary's Hall. which
was attended by a large gathering of
members. among whom were, many
from Washington. The work was ex-
emplified by "a degree team from
Washington.
Miss Alma Spinks, who was badly
scaiped while at work at the plant
of the Alexandria Manufacturing
Company. June 10. has recovered
from her injuries and Saturday lief;
the Alexandria Hospital for her home
334 South Patrick Street. DR.. Powell!
who attended the young woman
stated that her recovery was mos
rapid considering her injuries.
Mr.. George kringler, of this city
recently. purchased the modern five
room residence at No. 20. East
Walnut street. Rcsemont, from the
General Realty Corporation. Mr..
kringler was represented by Carter
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