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The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Unique Euchre Party.

The Unique Euchre Clubheld its sec
ond semi-monthly meetingat the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Diioe.
After playing the usua number Of
games and awarding the rizes, Emily
Dittoe contributed severa vocal and
instrumental solos. The vuners Of thu
first prizes were Mrs. Beard and \
Boyce, second prizes. Mrs y. NJ. Van-
degrift, and DR.. J. NJ Nsbern- Con-
sofa ton prizes We're awaited Miss d.
Dittoe and J. Meehan. o. New York.
Refreshments were sersd IN the
dining room. the table and room
being decorated with theclub coIors.
white and green The Hmbers pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Becs Mr. ard
Mrs. Dittoe. Mr. and Mrs. 5chelpD. Dir.
and Mrs Finney. Mrs enard. Mrs
VandegrIft. Miss Dittoe. D J. NJ New
bern. Dr.. Walter. and Mr. Ieehan-
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Literary.

THAT Old Sweetheart Of Mine So
ciaI hour followed. when refreshments
were served. and the meeting was ad-
journed by the president CT the cluo'
S. I. Besseliever. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs c. G. Abbott Dr.
and Mrs Henry Baker Mr.. and Mrs
A. w Barbee, Mr.. and Mrs. 5. /. Bes-
seliever, Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Brock, Mr..
and Mrs. A B. Clark, jr..; Mr.and Mrs J.
D. Croissant, Mrs. NJ z. s. Davis. \.
Dawson, Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Decker.
DR.. and Mrs w. E. Diefenderfer. Miss
E. Dougherty Mr.. and Mrs J. J. Nc
Creery. Miss McCreery. Miss l. MERIT,
Mr.. Black, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Perham,
Former Governor Perham, Of Maine
Mrs. E l. Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs c. II.
souiers. Mrs. H. y. Stems. Mr. and
Mrs. Myron L Story. Miss A. Vandoren
Mrs. Boyce. Miss Boyce. DR.. Walker
and Mrs. L. NJ Hartsocls. Of Baltimore.
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EDUCATIONAL.
Law School Debating Society.


The scholastic year as regards de-
batting at the Georgetown University
Law School IS now fully initiated. One
OF the first and most important acts
under the opening administration OF Alb
ner II. Ferguson. %, president for the
first scholastic term. was the appoint
ment Of an intercollegiate debate com
mittee. to serve for the coming year
The members Of this committee are
Joseph McManus, %, of Massachusetts
chairman: Joseph G. Hilman, %, Of
Alabama. and George z. Bandel. "a. OF
Maryland. The committee is busy per
fecting arrangements for the second de-
bate OF the series with Columbian
University Law School This year
Georgetown has the selection Of the
question and Columbian the choice Of
sides. and the duty of framing an ap-
propriate. debatable question Gevolves
upon these men.
Negotiations are reported with one
of the leading universities of the West.
while challenges from New York and
New England university are under con-
sideration-
Indications point 10 a most successful
year in debating at Georgetown. The
first public debate scheduled for the
first week in January promises well
10 sustain the reputation OF George
town in this department. F. F. McClel-
/ ian. o.. was chosen 10 succeed II. II.
/ often, 'O5. who was compelled by other
duties 10 resign his position on this
public debating team. The men chosen
are F. F. Mcclellan. o. OF Indiana:
/ F. p. Drill. 90. OF Minnesota. Mr.. Car
penter. O6. Of Wisconsin. and r. L.
! Deyereux, %, OF the District Of Co
] ~ uVa no hfHG LIZ On
gagged perfecting their parts so that
/ on the night OF the debate the people
/ Of Washington shall be treated 10 a
Z rare display Of Oratory. logic. and ar
I suments The date has not been set
( for The debate. but IL is expected 10
be held early IN January.
/ In order that perfect arrangements
! shall be mace for each public debate
/ Mr.. Ferguson, president Of the de-
[ mittee composed Of members whose
/ reputation IS established for ability and
/ earnest work. The committee includes
/ Alexander l. Borke. chairman; " j.
1 Kratz. and Vincent Bremner. These
/ men will leave no stone unturned TO
secure the best Of everything pertaining
TO oratory.
! The question now under consideration
4 for the Columbian debate WILL II Is eX-
| pected, be submitted 10 Columbia IN
/ about three days.
/ About thirty names have been handed
IN 10 the chairman OF the inte-collegi-
1 ate committee. Mr.. McManus. for the
preliminary debate which viii take place
IN about three weeks. The winners
/ OF this debate Will be chosen 10 de-
bate against Columbian
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Sunday School Institute Meets.

The Sunday School Institute of the do
cese held its first regular meeting Of the
season in the parish house of the
Church Of the Epiphany on Tuesday.
November Il. Despite the inclement
weather, there was = good attendance.
The principal subject under discussion
was the adoption of a uniform system
of lessons for the Sunday school Of the
diocese. Bishop Satterlee was IN favor
of this plan and also of graded classes.
He commended the trinity course. edited
by Bishop Beckwith. now used in
the Pro-CathedraL other clergymen
spoke Of experiences with diverse les
son sheets in their parishes. and the
subject was finally carried over to the
next meeting.
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RECREATION.
Euchre Club Meets.

The Gammio Euchre cab held its
second semi-montnly meemg at the
home of Miss Bradley. 20Rk H Street
northwest. on Tuesday everng, NOvem-
Der y. Fifteen games wereplayed, and
the successful winners wee Harry c.
Bradley, first mems prize. and Mamie
Van Horn the wOmen's prize At
the conclusion Of the game refresh-f
ments were served. Tk members
of the club present Rre Mamie
Van Horn. AIable Nelson, Miss Brad
ley. Grace Gould. Octvia Green,
Irene Green. Harry c. Bradley, c.
Veloso. Mr.. MCGEE, Chars Lyddane,
and Mr. Nyee. After a lief business
session the club adjournei The next
meeting VIII be held on December s.
1903. at the home OF Mis- Gould. in
Ontario Avenue northwest
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Patriotic.

TO you to perform such services
want to congratulate you upon the ex-
ceTent condition of your command. and
the real benefit you have conferred up
on our National Society, Sons of the
American Revolution"
Such letters as these, coming from
the high source they do, stimulate the
officers and men TO more earnest ef-
forts in maintaining the standard At
ready set by the First Regiment Of
Minute Men and making it the pride,
not Only of the District of Columbia,
but the entire country as well.
Lieut. Col. Paul BecIlwith (retireD
has presented the command with a
large size photograph of the unwilling
Of the sherman Statue. showing the
First Regiment of Minute Men acting
as guard of honor upon that occasion.
In accepting 1t Colonel Winter thanked
the donor for his thOu0hcfulness in pre-
sentinE to the command such valued
memeutO.
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PRISONER, Aid AssOciation.

An enthusiastic meeting of the friends
Of the Prisoners Aid Association was
recently held at II bishops house.
when number Of prominent citizens
were present A report was read which
showed that in three years and half
COO children and young people have been
sent back TO their parents and friends.
and no less than 5000 helped to some ex-
tent. The agent Of the association looks
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Abracadabrans Entertain.

The Abracadabrans and a number Of
their friends were entertained on the
evening Of November q. at the home
81 Mr. and Mrs J. L. McCreery. First
on the program was q paper BY A. s.
Perhsna. CLING a comprehensive sketch
Of the life ~ Samuel Adams. IN which
many subjects We're touched upon OF
special interest 90 our country. in CO.
loniaI and Revolutionary times. j. D
Croissant gave a description Of his In
teresting trip along the north coast OF
Africa, including descriptions Of Tan
gier, Constantine. Algeria. and Tunis.
The picture he drew OF four Ameri-
cans standing around the monument OF
OF John Howard Payne, and singing
Home. Sweet Home" was most pathet-
&c, but was counterbalanced by a de-
scrlption % the same quartet endeavOr-
ing 70 gee Wild monkeys IN the Atlas
Mountains Both papers were discussed
BY members Of the club. After listen
Ing 20 a reading by Mrs. s. J. Besse-
lever and a recitation by Miss BOyce,
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Veterans Union Waking Up.

The largely attended meeting Of John
A. Logan Regiment. No. ?. held in its
new and attractive rooms. 10 Sixth
Street northwest, was presided over by
Colonel Fugit. Much of the old-time
enthusiasm was exhibited. and some
stirring talks made by Generals LAgg,
Hammond, Hawley and others
Reports presented by the adjutant
general from different departments in
the West show a decided gain in the
number Of regiments organized. and the
enthusiasm manifested by the boys
PROMISES to make some OF the cam
naigns of the coming year most inter-
esting. The old boys are geLtlhs 70
e,eff7er and again singing their old songs
in the old-time way.
Three recruits were mustered IN N oue
form and the election of four otheIs
shows evidence CT rapid grown
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
OF Interest to Minute Men.


The assembly of the First Regiment
OF Minute Men. Col. NJ. \. Winter com
handing. at headquarters. 359-41 Penn
svlvania Aver.ue northwest. last Mon
day night. was full of interest
Companies =. b. c. and F. composing
the First Battalion. were drilled in bat
talon formation by Capt James Mui-
vey. Of Company A, Major Leon {.
Barnette Ia ing been called away by
sickness in his family,
Colonel Winter held conference with
the officers and men of the command
II reference 10 procuring new headquar-
tiers. which would meet the require
ments OF this organization. In open
ing the conference. the colonel said:
1--WE are ;,dding NV members so
rapidly that we have oUtgrown our
present quarters. What we want and
must have s a large building with suf-
icient floor 'ipace. where We can as
semble the entire command IN regi-
mental as well as battalion, forma ton.
and where each company can nave a
room OF its own.
Options Procured.
Options have been obtained on several
buildings one OF these buildings In
particular is especially adapted 10 the
needs. permitting of a rife range
bowling alley, gymnasium. cage Tof
athletic sports. reading. and billiard
rooms. with ,m immense kan for drill
purposes.
Never before was there such inter
est manifested. and judging from the
various opinions which were expressed
II was he consensus Of those present
that such n building is absolutely
necessary. and from the earnestnes:
pervading the conference. it will no
be a great while before the regimcnta
nag OF the First Regiment Of the Minute
Men of the District of Columbia VII
soon be floating over its own arm0ry-
A letter from Mrs. Donald Mclean
regent of the New York city Chaptel
az the j.. A r.. was read. in which 50
exnresrf.s ~ pleasure IL wo I'D affoIt
her 10 have a detachment Of Minute
Men attend q reception, to be given pA
she New York City Chapter. D. A X
III She-.y's, New York civ. on wash
ingtolf-s wedilL ( day, January o. l904-
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Notes.

Company A. Capt. James AIulvey. will
give a military ball at COncordia Han.
corner Sixth and z Streets northwest.
on Wednesday evening. Decor Der ?
From present indications this affair
viii be most enjoyable. 1t is expected
that il win be largely attended by the
members Of the command
Upon application of Capt James Null
vey. OF Company A. permission was
granted by Colonel Winter to the mem
bers of the regiment who so desire to
appear in full dress uniform at the ball.
The following applications were passed
upon favorably and the applicants as
signed to the following companies:
Company Aired M. Eisenstein, III
Massachusetts Avenue northeast; Ed
ward T. Hughes. 2S24 Dumbarton Ave
Hue; George +. Rausch, transferred
from Company r.
Company BID. G. Smith, ~ Tenth
Tenth Street northeast
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Young Boys Debate.

The Working Boys Literary and De-
hating Club held an interesting debate
Tuesday evening. The subject was:
Resolved, The mariners compass has
been Of more use TO the world that the
telescope" Dallas Bolick led the affirm
atlve side and Stephen LatchfOrd the
negative. The judges. after cOnsulta-
ton. announced their decision In favor
OF the Affirmative These debates are
held weekly at 23l Third Street
northwest Visitors are welcome
The Washington times., 1903-11-29

out for Juvenile offenders in the courts
and often materially aids them. The
Rev DR.. r. w LOwrie is engaged in
making the work of the society better
known, and his efforts are winning we'll
merited success.
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pre.idsrt G q ereeIy,s Letter.

Anoth stter was received by Col
onel w. from Edwin s Greedy.
president sneraI OF the National Soci-
ETY.. Sor4 Of the American Revolution,
in which he says; ! have received sew
eral verbal copies of papers, giving ae-
counts Of the part which the officers
Of your regiment have taken in several
functions. which is gratifying 10 me
later on. L shall be called upon 70 at
TEND functions OF a social chara ctei, IN
New Jersey and New York, ana , eX-
rect 81 Maryland. II Is altogether PROB
able that / shall request the presence
az Yourself and staff on some Of those
occasions / trust It will be agreeable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

There was an early morning runa-
way, Monday, on Water street, which
though witnessed by a very few peo-
pie. was of nature that was decidedly
sensational. Geo. Fisher hauls the
morning mail to the Vickery & Hill
publishing house and had just finished
loading the mail sacks on the sled at
the north entrance of the postoffice,
when the horse started for Water
street on the run. BY the time he had
reached the crossing he had dumped
the most of his load and the sacks were
strewed in all directions. The 6 o'clock
car for Gardiner was just coming along,
and the runaway dashed across Water
street, taking the sidewalk near Weev-
er's restaurant and continuing UP the
street at a rate of speed which BODIED
ill to anything he should meet. The
team quickly vanished in the darkness,
and no particulars as to the ultimate
result of the runaway have yet been
aseertained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20
NOT DUE TO CLIMATE.
Catarrh is Found Everywhere.

Catarrh is at home anywhere and
everywhere. While more common in
cold, changeable climates, it is by no
means confined to them, but is prev
alent in every state and territory in the
union.
The common definition of catarrh is
Il chronic cold in the head, which if
long neglected often destroys the sense
of smell and hearing; but there are
many other forms of the disease, even
more obstinate and dangerous.
Catarrh of the throat and bronchial
tubes as we'll as catarrh of the stom-
ach and liver are almost as common as
nasal catarrh and generally more diff
cult to cure.
Catarrh is undoubtedly a blood dis
ease and can only be successfully Grad
icated by an internal treatment.
Sprays. washes and powders are use
less as far as reaching the real seat of
the disease is concerned.
DR.. McIverney advises catarrh suff-
erers to use q new preparation, sold
by druggists, called Stuart's Catarrh
Tablets, because actual analysis has
shown these tablets to contain certain
antiseptic qualities of the highest value
and being an internal remedy, pleasant
to the taste, convenient and harmless,
can be used as freely as required, as
we'll for children as for adults.
An attorney and public speaker, who
had been a catarrh sufferer for years
says:
Every fall l would catch cold
which would settle in my head and
throat and hang on all winter long and
every winter it seemed to get a little
worse l was continually clearing my
throat and my voice became effected to
such an extent as to interfere with my
public speaking.
Il tried troches and cheap cough
cures and sometimes got relief. but
only for a short time, until this WIN
ter when | learned of the new ca
tarrh cure. Stuarts Catarrh Tablets,
through a newspaper advertisement.
Two fifty cent boxes which l bought
at my druggists, cleared my head and
| throat in fine shape and to guard
against a return of my old trouble l
keep a box of the tablets on hand and
| whenever I catch a little cold | take a
tablet or two and ward off any seri-
Gus developments.
| Stuart's Catarrh Tablets deserves to
head the list as household remedy
to check and break UP coughs and
colds because unlike many other ca
tarrh and cough cures these tablets
contain no opiate, cocaine or any inju-
rious drug. jan20,23
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20
Sunday night can be safely placed on

Sunday night can be safely placed on
record as one of the coolest nights of
the winter. The last report which was
brought to the Journal from the Their
mometer at Kinsman's was at l
O'Clock, when the alcohol registered 10
below. and from that hour until morn
ing it fell steadily, until it reached the
18th degree below the zero mark. Re-
ports from other sections of the city
and vicinity varied from this point to
81 below. At Kinsman's the thermome-
ter indicated Is below until nearly S
O'Clock. when it began to rise slowly,
but it was cold all day, Monday, the
maximum height of temperature being
reached between 1 and 2 o'clock, when
it stood at three above. AS the after
noon wore on. the mercury began to
fall again, and at o'clock stood just al
zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

Dr. w. H. Harris of the Augusta
Board of Health, inform the Journal
that the indications from the physi-
clans reports are that the number of
cases of typhoid fever in this city is on
the decrease. usually the greater
occur in February and March,
but there has been on unusually large
number in November and December
Just past, while the reports of new
cases show a decided decrease in the
last week or 10 days, making it prob
able that the epidemic, as it has been
called, is nearly over. In 1898 there
were II cases in this city, the largest
number in 10 years, and, with the large
number of the two closing months of
the wear, there were So in 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

The String Quartet which will assist
in the concert at the Methodist church,
this evening, consists of Miss Florence
Percival, LIST violin; Miss Waldo, I'd
violin, Miss Bullock, cello; Miss
Wheeler, violo. Miss Percival is for
mer Waterville girl and well known in
this vicinity as a musician. This COM
bination gave a very successful concert
at Waterville, last night Concert at
o'clock tonight. Tickets may be OBJ
tanned at the door.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

OF Miss Sexton, the soloist at the
Methodist church concert this evening,
a critic of the Springfield Mass, fes-
tival says:
THE local singers did pleasing work,
especially Miss Sexton, whose clear
voice was very effective in the dialogue
between Elijah and the youth. The
credit due her is greater because of
Davies magnificent baritone" s
Mr.. Chadwick spoke very highly of
Miss Sections work i'll Hymn of
Praise at the public rehearsal. She
sang Madame Nordica's part and
showed Il clear, high voice from which
more viii be heard" Her
voice is truly beautiful, robust, liquid
and sympathetic. She uses it with the
grace and intelligence of an artist"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

Although the winter has been in
many respects severe, nevertheless the
electric road folks have cause to con-
graduate themselves, inasmuch as
there has been but one severe blow
when the snow was light enough to
drift In this case the wisdom of the
management of the road, in erecting
wind brakes, particularly on the Win
throp branch, was very apparent. The
last of the cars in use Except the one
on the State street line) have been
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

The cold weather has had a rather
dampening effect upon the amount of
wood hauled into the local market
Notwithstanding the exceptional
amount brought into the city this
winter the consumption has been so
great that the supply on hand has been
constantly short.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20
List Of Unclaimed Letters at Postoffice

ss Women-Bownan, Mrs. Frances;
IL rid ges Miss Helen; Danes, Mrs. DR..
Haskell, Miss Gertrude; Gibney Miss
Avis Gilk9est, Mrs. A. D.; Hayes, Mrs
A. L.; Harvey, Mrs. E. H.; Jones, Miss
Sadie (2); Knowles, Mrs. James A.;
Mitchell. Mrs. Celia; Spearing, Walter;
Thompson, Miss Jessie.
Men-Arthur, T. H. Co.; Clark's
Sons, Messrs. John W.; Dodge, Ellison
O.; Kna, J. Calvin; Loon, John:
O'Heavy, Richard Smith, f. Arthur:
Storey, Arthur E.; Strong, Herbert
Star Spangle Banner: Staples, C. l.;
Tibhett, Dr.; Washburn, Messrs. F. j
& Co.; Howe, Wesley, Esq; Ware
Maynard H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

Recent visitors who have registered
at the Lithgow library are: Mrs.
Charles Horbury, lewiston; A. L. Wy
man, library bureau, Boston; Mrs.
Louise j. Oliver, Nobleboro; Fred j.
Taylor, Pressure Isle; Mrs. Henry A.
NOrcroSs, Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

The Alma Chester Company opens
its engagement at the Opera House, to-
night with From Scotland Yard" 1t
will be here the rest of the week. The
company was at Togus, last evening,
and played to crowded houses in Ban
COR last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

Capt. John F. Carson. superintendent
OF mails in Augusta postoftice, will re-
turn 20 his duties in a few days. He
had fall on some ice, and has been
at his home in Mt. Vernon for week
past, nursing the sprained right wrist
which resulted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

E. w. Drake, assistant superinten-
dent, in charge of the central Maine
district of the International Correspon-
dence Schools, spent last week in Port
land attending the convention of assist
ant superintendents which was held in
that city. Before returning, Mr.. Drake
took flying trip to Rockland and pass
ed the Sabbath there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

The third annual meeting of the
Christian Civic League of Maine will
be held at the Congregational church
on State street, today The forenoon
session will begin at 1015 O'Clock, the
afternoon at 2.3O. and the evening at
80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

Orrin Smith, formerly of this city.
| but now of Manchester, cut his right
foot badly while working in the woods.
The toes were nearly severed from the
| foot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

Quite party of Augusta people went
to Togus, Monday evening, to witness
the production of "Gloriana" at the
Opera house at the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

S. c. Webster filled the refrigerator
of the Augusta Beef Co., yesterday.
The ice was taken from above the dam
and was of first-class quality
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

Cleophas Betit, "a Mill street, was ar
rested, last night, on q warrant charg-
ing him with assault on his mOther-in-
law. He had been drinking and the Of
ficers took from him a bottle partial
ly filled with liquor, which he said he
had bought in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20
Daily ksnnebee Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

The Susanna Wesley Society of the
Methodist church met with Mrs. E. w.
Drake on Bangor street, Monday even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

Mrs. Emma Howe, d Thorn typeset-
ting machine operator at the Vickery
& Hill establishment, is laid up with a
severe attack of la grippe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

Miss Clara Sexton, the soprano SOLO
ist at the concert in the Methodist
church this evening, will sing for the
Rosinni Club of Portland, Wednesday
Concert at s O'clock to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-20

Another of those enjoyable suppers
at the Universalist vestry, next Thurs
day evening.