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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-25
Schoolboys Go Home.

Frank and VIII Pitcher. who have
been staying here TO attend school. have
returned with their father to their
home in Freehold. y. j.
On Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday,
and Friday last, a strawberry festival
was held in st. AIMS Parish Hall for
the benefit of the church.
Private MuIIikan, of Chemical Com
pany, No. 3, and his wife. have re-
turned from a visit to relatives In Mary
land and will be at home to their friends
in their new house on Wisconsin ave-
nue..
The Chi Deuteran Charge OF the Theta
Delta Chi was entertained recently by
Marshall Magrude-, az his home in
West Wisconsin avenue. AS this was
the last meeting of the chapter before
the separation for the holidays. especial
care was taken TO make the event a
memorable one. The dancing hall was
tastefuliy decorated in frat" colors.
, college bunting and flags, and red and
white roses. Dancing was the order of
the evening. The members of the
charge" present were Frederick W.
Albert, Curtis B. Backus. George T..
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Child Shows Pluck.

The parents of little Hazel Wiz. who
is but i've years old, have reason to be
proud of their daughter for her pluck
and courage. Hazel was playing about
a lawn seat In front of the Oriental
apartments. last Wednesday, when she
fell. breaking her right arm at the ell
bow. The child painfully arose. and
without a sound, walked across the
street to the offices of DR.. /. j. Carries,
who reset the broken limb.
Private c. II. Bradley, of No. 10. went
on leave last week.
Private j. A Lewis, who has been on
leave, has sent in his resignation, which
took effect on Friday. The friends of
Lewis at the station regret TO have him
leave them, but congratulate him upon
securing much better position
Privates Tom Lynch and c. p NJ
Lord were on leave last week
Private II. G. Hagan, who has been
suffering from muscular rheumatism, is
still too iii TO report for duty at the
precinct Ie viii probably go TO the
country 10 recuperate-
The Rev. DR.. William L. Bowie is
building a beautiful residence at the
corner OF Brightwood avenue and Phila
delphia street. where religious services
viii be held until money is raised suf-
ficieHt to erSct a chapel. The denomina-
ton is the old school BAPTIST
Private o. c. Bassord of No. chem
ical, went on leave the 2lst, to spend a
few days with friends of Doubs, Md
Private J. ID. Green has returned from
leave.
Capt. Timothy Brown. OF NO . cham
iCai, Is receiving the congratuIa lions
and good wishes of all his many friends
since the order making him the first
commander OF the Districts new fire
boat. Captain Brown has made many
friends at the Park during his term of
service here. and all, while rejoicing in
his good fortune, are sorry to have him
go.
The Wallpapers and plasterers are
putting the finishing touches on the
residence of DR.. Heinecl1e at the corner
OF Ingraham street and Brightwood
avenue.
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enjoyed. closing at 1890 O'Clock. Nu-
merous handsome prizes were given the
successful winners. A luncheon fol-
lowed. the guests retiring to the flower
decked dinfng-room, the color scheme
being green and white. After enjoying
the bountiful spread the guests n.
turned to the parlors. where music ana
conversation were enjoyed The guests
present were Mr.. and Mrs William Bat
ley. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Dare, Mr. and
Mrs William Kimmel, Mr.. and Mrs.
George May. Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Jones,
Mr.. and Mrs Mark Towers. Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Ridenhour. Mrs. Edward
Landvoigt and daughter. At-s. Belle
TRULY. g. New1ands. T. F. Perry. Mr..
Riley. Mr. Palmer, and Henry Bailey.
Frank Harmon Linthicum. OF 2111
First street northwest, who graduates
from Eastern High School last We'd
nesday night, now has a position In tbs
Library of Congress, and is also playing
ball with the team OF that institution In
the Capital City League Although he
lost the first game which he pitched
with this team, 1t is nevertheless
thought he will materially strengthsa
it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McCauley gave
euchre party last Tuesday evening In
honor OF the seventh anniversary Of
their wedding. The first prizes were
won by Mrs. Charles Guifes and Daniel
F. Hall; the second prizes by Miss MIL
dred Tucker and Arthur Russell Dur
ing the evening musical selections were
rendered by Messrs. Hall and Simontor.
Dancing was INDUCED in until a late
hour, after which refreshments werv
served Among those present were tho
Misses McDermott. Mr.. and Mira
Charles Guiles. Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald
Magruder. Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Russell.
the Misses MabIe Dell, Blanche McBur-
ney- Mildred Tucker, Annie Masruder.
Mary and Elizabeth MEGA uley. William
NJ. Hall. John NJ Connect, Harry Hall.
John p Forgarty, Leo simonton, Dam
lei Hall, and Master Edward McCauIey.
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Georgetown

7 Louis P Hieston, of the Farmers and
Mechanics National Bank force. is re-
covering from an attack of gastric fe.
YER Mr. Hieston will take a short Trim
as soon as he is able to recuperate.
Samuel Cropley, of 1926 Thirty-third
street. has been i'll for the past two
weeks He is RAPIDLY recovering. He
has not been confined TO his bed
William NJ. Weaver Philip T Hall
and DR.. William G.. Gwynne. of George
town. have purchased new automobiles.
Mr. and Mrs Rosa F. Downing. of
aS01 street. are spending the summer
months at Falls Church. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs R. A. Casilear. of ism
Coreoran street. will move to their
country home at West End, Falls
Church. Va. about July l. where thew
VIII remain the balance of the summer.
Mrs. Gootch. of Richmond, Va, is Wis
iting her daughter. Mrs. Frank P.
Moroney. OF 313o n street.
Mrs William y. Hutchins is stilI con-
fined to her home, 1888 n street, by ill
ness.
Dr.. Louis Mackali. jr-, is having re-
pairs made to the house at the south
east corner of Thfrty-irst and streets,
from the Peter heirs. preparatory to his
occupying same as a home
Robert D. Weaver and son, Maurice
will leave next Thursday for Denver.
Col, where they will join Mrs Weaver,
Miss Katie Weaver. and Robert Weaver,
lr
The old Hazel stable on the north side
Of o street near Thirty-second street is
undergoing considerable Improvements.
Some weeks ago the rear wall of the
building collapsed
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ity did not get hit OFF his delivery.
while the st. Martin batters hammered
W. O'Brien. who pitched for Trinity, for
total OF six hits. Trinity made six err
rors and each one was costly. while
O'Brien contributed TO st. Martins eff
forts by sending seven men to first or
bad balls
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Culp and their
schoolgirl daughter. Miss Adflee Culp,
who had been visiting in West Virginia
returned to their home on o street last
Wednesday,
. A horse attached to wagon. the
property of A. Hermann. ran away on
North Capitol street last Tuesday morn
ing about IL O'Clock. BENJAMIN Will
hams. colored. a resident of Horns
court, was struck by the team and
knocked down He received a slight In
jury to his left arm and hand and was
taken to the Emergency Hospital for
treatment
Last Wednesday night the l.. L. Club
went TO the home of Miss Rundeil. The
early part of the evening was spent in
uiar songs were sung By w Reel There
vas cakewalk by the Misses K and
B. Hueter, e. Reel and G. warneke
The rest of the evening was spent in
dancing. Supper was served at late
hour Those present We're the Misses
3. Hueter, x. Hueter, E. Schmidt, B.
Day. 81 Ford, G. Johnson and E.
Kelley, and ". Reel, G. Warneke. F.
Ford. D. Douglas. j. Kelley. w Stone,
and ]. Smits
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AEeNaABle1F'la

Miss Mary Hamill. of Burkes Va. was
a visitor in Alexandria last week.
Miss Alice Matthews, of this city. is
visiting relatives at Tye River Va
Mrs. y. H. Appich accompanied by
her grandson, William l.. Carne, spent
a few days in the country last week
Misses Eleanor and George French
Were the guests of their sister. Mrs.
Clarence r. Howard, in Fredericksburg
last week.
f. w Rose and son Lawrence are
spending some time al Buffalo.
Miss Daisy Marshall. of this city. Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Cornelia Ha-
earty, ct Atlantic City
Miss Grace Thornette, of Washington.
spent some time visiting friends in this
city last week.
James p. Machen. of Fairfax county.
was IN Alexandria last week
L Ruben was i'll New York last week
on business.
George l.. Summers, who has been
visiting relatives in this city, has left
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N2fNS1n glOEs

Miss Elizabeth Geddes has returned
home after stay of nearly two months
at Indian Head.
Mr.. Sergeant and family. who have
spent the last two summers in Kensing-
ton, are occupying Mr. Bowie's house
on Faucet avenue.
B. H. Warner has been spending a
week or two in the mountains and re-
turned nome on Friday.
The congregation of the Warner Ne
mortal Presbyterian Church WAS much
surprised and grieved 10 hear few
days ago that the Rev Jas. T. Mar
shall. the pastor for more than eleven
years, had accepted call to church
in Oak Park, near Chicago. The people
OF Kensin5ton part with Mr.. Marshall
and his family with the deepest re-
greet. MIR. Marshall presented his resie-
nation last Sunday, and it will be
formally acted upon at a congregational
meeting next Sunday evening.
The Missionary and Aid Societies of
the Warner Memorial PRESBYTERIAN
Church held a joint meeting at the
home OF Mrs Stevens Wednesday. Ar
engagements were made and a commit
tee appointed for a lawn fete TO be
held in July. and for the annual bazaar
ana oyster supper IN the fall A de-
lightful luncheon was served
Mrs n kellogg and Miss Dickson.
both Of st. Paul. Mimi, are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Caspar G. Dickson.
George II. Snyder has purcha sed lots
IN the northwestern section of Ken
sington, and will erect a dwelling there
in the near future
Mrs Samuel ]. Rohrer. who has been
visiting her mother at Tregoa Md. has
! returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. David H Fenton had
as guests last week Mr.. and Mrs
Travers and Mrs. Spealse and her daugb-
ter. Grace.
The iMontgomeries" played the Co
lumbia Stars" on Tuesday and lost the
game for the first time this season.
Score, 10 TO 4.
Last week has been a disastrous one
for the kensington baseball teams. for
the senior team also lost a game played
at Hyattsvi1le
Mrs. Davidson, of Washington, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs E ]. Har-
disty.
The Rev Arthur H. Thompson and
his wife and son have been in Kens:ng-
ton the past week.
Miss Charlotte A. Van Doren was a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Cunning
nam on Wednesday and Thursday
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Suit for Damages.

The Misses Mary and Martha Nc
Culiough. of Brentwood. brought suit
before Justice of the Peace John F.
Hickey against their tenant, William
III. Crawford, for allowing his horse
to pasture on land not covered by the
lease. Several witnesses were heard
and Justice Hickey reserved his de-
cision
straw ride, chaperoned by Mrs.
John Hurley and Mrs. NJ. H. Erwin. Mon
day evening, consisted OF Misses Alice
and Lucy Beall. Celia Hurley, Ger
trude Lusby. Mary Erwin. Lizzie Bur
CESS. Minnie Magruder. Evelyn Ire
land. Daisy Walker and Rose McChes-
ney, William w. MaIoney, Ralph Rus
SELL w. Lewis, Joseph Weeks, Chester
L. Anderson, Eugene Burgess, William
McChesney, Frank Smith and Charles
Erwin At its conclusion a supper was
served at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
William Lewis.
The Sundas- school entertainment ..
the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
was the most successful in the history
OF the school There were songs and
Rotations by classes, and songs by
the whole school, solos by Edna CAGE.
Rosa McChesney, and Esther Hall. and
recltations by Ruth, Cora. Ethel, ard
Dorothy Little. Helen and Lynette JOY.
Elsie and Pearl GUIDE, Katie and Mabel
I,usby, Ruth Hall, Virginia Harvey. and
Howard 4Yiseman
John F. Bright. = paperhaneer eg
Bladensburg, While on his way to take
the car for Washington early Monday
morning dropped dead shortly after
crossing the Eastern Branch bridge.
Heart disease was given as the cause
of death, and Justise OF the Peace Alex
ander Sakcrs decided that an inquest
was unnecessary. lie was about sixty
four years old, and a sober and indus
trious and law-abiding citizen. He had
lived in Bladensburg for ten years. lie
leaves wife and three children-John
anG William Bright and Mrs Matthews.
Nearly every Democrat in this cleo
ton district has received through the
mail a sixteen-page pamphlet prepared
by Hon. Murray Vandiver, chairman OF
the Democrats State central committee,
explaining the proposed suffrage amend
ment to the constitution, and giving rea-
sons why it should be adopted. 1t is
having some effect in the direction in
tended by the author, but whether il
viii be the means of making the party
in this end of the county solid for the
amendment cannot yet be told There
is in this vicinity much dissatisfaction
with the record Of the Democratic coun-
t. officials in the matter of the Kenil-
worth poolrocm. and the violation OF
Sunday laws. and unless there is a
change OF sentiment the amendment and
the county ticket will suffer in conse-
quence.
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HyaffsySVIIle

Mrs. William Giusta returned Wednes-
day after a months stay at Atlantic
City and New York.
Joseph A Blundon made a business
visit 10 New York this week, accompa-
MED by his little son, Paul
Miss Saidee Washington. of westnore-
land county, Va. and Miss Esther
Brock were visiting Miss Agnes Mudd
Sunday.
Miss Edith Willingham, of Washing
ton, will spend the summer vacation
with Mrs. H E. Burgess
Mrs. r. II. Coward. Railroad avenue
was the recipient Of many presents at
birthday party Wednesday evening
among them a newest patent graphic
phone from Mr.. Coward
Charles r. Hutchinson, the railroad
agent, has placed in his office Yeti
man trapsmitter, which takes tele-
graphic messages in typewriting.
Mr.. and Mrs Claude Warren will
change their home this week from Nor
folk. Va TO Riverdale.
j. Harris Rogers was taken with a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-25
Reilly-Smithers Wedding.

Miss Minna Smithers. daughter oil
Mrs. g. II. Smithers. and James owen
Reilly. of Wilmington. y. C., were
married at the home of the bride s
mother. 1902 Prince street. by the Rev
Father Cutler, of S.. Mary's Church,
last Wednesday evening
Edward V Groves and Miss Bessie
Rowland were quietly married by the
Rev. J. H. s. Ewell. at the Methodist
Protestant Church parsonage last Tues
day evening.
E. E. Downham and A. 4. Paul. OF
this city, were among those who at
tended the meeting of the Mystic
Shrine at Niagara Falls last week.
Miss Emma Willis, of Washington.
spent some time in Alexandria last
week.
NJ. B. Harlow. eX-city treasurer. was
confined TO his home last week from
the effects of his accidentally taking
oxalic acid by mistake for EPSON salts.
Ernest Zimmerman and Miss Gather
inc V. Heartbower. both well-known
young people of Fairfax county, were
quietly married by the Rev H. J.
Cutler at St. Mary's Catholic Church,
last Wednesday evening
Misses Sallte and Lena Patterson. OF
Fairfax county had as their guest
last week Miss Bessie Reeves, of this
city.
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Ye1aleYOWn

The puhlic school closed most sue
,-essf,,, wear on Wednesday last The
closing exercises were alike pleasing and
interesting.
Contrary to the usual custom they
were held outdoors in a grove a short
distance from the school building Seat
ed on one side of the historic old Fort
Reno Road large and enthusiastic
audience witnessed the regular morn
ing program of the school, seated on
the other side in q natural aupiIheater
under the large oak trees. After the
usual morning exercises were completed
several Interesting features were rem
dercd by the school boys and girls,
among which were the singing of the
Anvil Chorus" by boys dressed as
-blacksrniths and keeping time on anvils
end the rendering OF Eugene Fields.
, Little Red Drum by another group
dressed as soldiers
Other interesting pieces were recited
until the closing of school at II o'clock.
Those who have successfully passed
through the eighth grade are. George
Lancaster, Dorothea Thompson, Gloria
Hunt. Howard Beach. Schuyler Small.
Florence Burdette, Louise Davis, Irno-
gene Lester, Florence Poore. Mary Rid
er JYah H. Siicot., Ralph PearTnan, and
Edith Low.
W. B. Ireland. principal Of the Ten
ncy School, expects 10 leave town Sat
urd3y. for Long Branch. n. J.. his
home, where he will spend the summer
While North, he VIII visit the conven-
ton of the National Educational Asso-
citation at Asbury Park.
Miss Mary Blandford has left the city
TO visit relatives in Tennessee. She
expects to be away all summer.
The Boys" of TenIeytown held an
annual fair and strawberry festival last
week. for the purpose of paying the
expenses of the usual summer outing.
1T was attended by very successful re-
suits The committee in charge has
been considering prospective sites for
the summer camp and finally decided
to select Colonial Beach. Several other
proposed sites were rejected. The out
ing last summer was very successful
and they hope to make this one just
as much so.
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Some Building Notes.

During the week the row or dwellings
which are under construction at the cor
ner of Thfrty-third street and Prospect
avenue were put under roof. The build
ing is being done by Contractor Richard
Oush. and are owned by Thomas NJ.
Talbot. of Rockville, Md.
The two three-story brick dwellings on
the north side of y street between
Thirty-first and Thirty-second streets,
xhich belonged to Thomas E. WaSga-
man, will be sold next Thursday after
neon at public auction
Mr.. and Mrs. ". f. Houser are now
residing at the northeast corner Of
Thirty-third and Prospect avenue
Mr. ana Mrs George E. Howard will
soon move into their new house on
Thirty-third street. near Prospect
The repairs to F. Baker Viewers new
home. Saa6 @ street, are nearly compfet-
Ell. Mr.. Weaver is now residing on
1,hirty-first street. near Dumbarton ave-
nue. northwest
The summer schedule OF services at
Trinity Catholic Church will be inau-
surated the first SUNDAY in July
BENJAMIN Donoghue. of Georgetown,
is still lying at the Georgetown UNI
xersi.v Hospital. corner Thirty-fifth and
y streets. as the result OF injuries
ceived about three weeks ago He feu
fro,, an electric pole, a distance Of
about forty feet.
Timothy Daley. the son OF Fireman
Daly. who has been confined at the
Georgetown University Hospital for
several months. mas sufficiently recov-
cred 10 be out again Young darcy
illness was the result OF has gong III
bathing in the river last March
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Mrs. MeLinden's Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary McLinden,
who died Ia st Monday. was held at st.
Patricks Church Friday morning at 9
o'clock. The requiem high mass was
celebrated )y the Rev Father Carroll,
with the Rev. DIR. Stafford and the Rev.
Father MEG uigan IN the sanctuary The
music was by the quartet of the church.
The pa1lbearers were Henry Hurch,
James Tally, L. Johnson, Russell How
ard, John Caughey. and Philip Roche.
MRS. McLfnden had been resident of
Washington fer more than fifty years.
during all of which time she had been
member of St Patricks Church. Mrs
McLinden Is survived by three daugh-
tiers, Miss Nellie and Miss Pauline. of
this city, and Mrs w l. Lockwood.
of Saratoga.
Mrs. Florence r Casey and her sister.
Mrs Bell O.Connor. left this section
last wednesday TO spend d three weeks
vacation al their mothers summer re-
SORT. near Piney Point. Md.
Miss L. Lindsey, of Piscataway, Prince
George county, Nd. has been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Luskey for the past two
weeks
Mrs. Walker is recovering from Sc
we're illness, which has confined her
tG the hospital for the past month Mrs
Walker Is now rapidly improving
The relatives and friends of j. III.
Jones took possession of his residence
Friday evening in surprise birthday
party to that gentleman. His little
daughter Miss Ethel NJ. Jones, was the
leading spirit in the movement, and for
her tender years proved a most capable
and becoming hostess. Games and
music We're enjoyed. Miss Helen Myers
rendered several selections on the
piano. A repast was served by the lit
tie hostess, which was enjoyed to the
fullest extent. Mr.. Jones was the re-
cipient of many presents and the good
wishes of everyone. Those preseni
were James D. Richardson. Mrs Annie
E. Knight. Mr. and Mrs George ".
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Espey,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles c. Estes, Miss
Emma S. Jones, Miss Mamie J. Cobb,
| Mrs. BERTHE X. Myers, Miss Helen Ny
| ers. Miss Edna Espey. C. C. Cooper
Mrs Dora Geary, Miss Ethel NJ Jones'
| and Master Roland Jones'
! T. Albert Newman. of NJ street, is a,
Atlantic City. where he will stay for
i several weeks
| Miss Mabel Talbot is visiting her
| father. Christopher Talbot, in New
York city She expects to remain away
| for several weeks
| The Y P T. OF the Peoples Church
held It's first summer meeting at the res
idence of Mrs. Lightbown last FRIDAY
evening There was a large attendance
| OF members. and they as well as q
number OF visitors, enjoyed pleasant
evening. participat ting in outdoor games
and amusements
! One of the largest crowds of the sea.
| son witnessed the defeat of the ST. Pau
team Last Thursday afternoon at the
hands of The ST Patrick boys. the score
! being IL 8. Both teams hit the bal
hard, but Zannelli. who performed tn.
twirling stunt for the winners. kept tn.
| hits of St Paul well scattered Five
errors were made by each team. Reagan
/ and Marceron each secured three hits
! The playing of II Zannelli at short 70,
the winners was perfect He accepted
seven chances without an error