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Personal Mention.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Townsend dined
on Tuesday evening with Mrs Knight
at the Marlborough.
Mrs, Stuckert has been III from grip
for q few days.
The Kenstngtou boys and girls very
much enjoyed the skating on the Lake
during the last cold spell
Miss Beethoven, OF Shepherdstown,
". Va, mas been staying with her sis
ter. Mrs Don NJ Carr, who has been
very i'll for d week or more
The regular monthly meeting of the
local branch of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Uufcn took place at the
home of Mrs George w Ashworth, on
Thursday afternoon The day WAS oh
served as a Willard Memorial" and
the program was arranged with that
subject in view. Mrs. Ashworth read
an aticIe ON The Childhood of Frances
Willard" Mrs. Louis W. Maxsun told
of Miss WlllarTs first temperance
work. This was folio we'd by an ex-
tract from one of Miss Wizards lee
lures, read by Mrs James 3. Norman.
An editorial published at the unwilling
of the statue in the Capitol, read by
Miss Nellie Harr, closed the program.
business meeting followed. at which
report of the annual meeting of the
Antl-Saloon League, held in Rockville
III January, was presented by Miss
Harr, who was the society's delegate
MIS- Frank Chapman, president of the
local society. presided on Thursday.
MRS. John Craiger, of Forest Glen, Is
I-With pneumonia.
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NenSIn9lOn

c. W. Clum, OF Kensington. editor OF
the Montgomery Press. attended on
Thursday the annual convention of the
farmers of Montgomery county This is
the thirty-third year that this conven>
ton has been held, and is an event al
WAYS of great Importance to the local
farmers. who meet to discuss important
matters. The convention this year was
held IN the Lyceum at Sandy Spring
The questions for discussion and those
who tool. part were;
Is the Shoemaker road law. as adj
-nfristered. the best form of law for
State-aided roads? Charles T. Kirk. of
oIney. and Beverly R. Codwise, Of
Washington Grove.
What lines OF forestry work can be
used to benefit this county?
What plan could be arranged so that
each collection district shall nominate its
own commissioner without help from the
rest Of the county. E. l.. Fawcett and
John Bonifant.
Would it be more profitable 20 feed all
products on the farm except wheat2 l.
e Riggs. of Goshen.
What IS the best way to manage poui-
try for profit? Charles E Bond, Of
Spenceryille. and Alban Brooke. OF
Olney.
Important committees reported. and a
luncheon was served.
The. officers this ,yeag-aTea J ohm Thomas.
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Washingtonians Entertained.

The members of the Washingtouians
We're entertained last Monday evening
by ]. Q. BurTuss. at his residence. Il
Seaton place northwest, The club has
issued invitations for a dance to be
given. on February Is at Pythian
Temple. After a business meeting the
members played eucher. After the
games refreshments were served. Those
present were Misses r. Luskey. A
SaxtY. E. Appleby. ]. Ireland. K. Slater,
J. Burr dss. 8. BresIin. E. Burruss. L.
Linton. A Harmon. Mrs. II. w. White.
and o. Burruss. L. F. Young. NJ.
Appleby. E Giddings. H ". White. c.
n. Phelps. W. Luskey. and W. Harvey.
Mrs. Forbes. assisted by her daugh-
tiers. Mrs. INV. Silsby and Miss Forbes,
will receive on Monday. February 19. at
her home. Il U street northwest.
Mrs. and Miss Menefee of Washington
College. will receive with the ladies of
the college Friday. February 10.
Edward s. Mathusa, the twelve-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Mathusa. of IS
r street northwest. died last week.
Joseph Mussante has purchased a
piece of ground on Fourth street north
west from George W. Ray.
A reception and card party was given
by the ladies of the Wisteria Euchre
Club last Thursday evening. Mrs. Will
lam Bailey, Of street northwest. was
hostess. assisted by Mrs. Lewis Dare,
Mrs. william KENNEL Mrs George
May. Mrs Edwin Jones, Mrs. Mark
Towers, Mrs Walter Ridenour and Mrs.
Barrett The parlors were prettify dec
GRATED. a splendid game of progressive
eurirre was enjoyed and prizes given.
Luncheon was then served. The guests
OF the club were Mr.. and Mrs. E. Bailey,
Miss Edna Bailey, Mrs. Priest, Mr., New
lands Mr.. Dare. Mr.. Perry. Mr.. Towers
Mr. Riley. and William Bailey.
A pleasant birthday party was ten
dered Miss Nettie Martin recently by Mr..
and Mrs William c FRESHMAN at theiI
residence, % Q street northwest The
table was decorated with fruits and
flowers Many handsome presents were
received. Those present were Misses
Irene. Genevieye and Loretta Herman
Agnes Shiel. Stella BonsaH, Grace
O. Brien. Ethel CosweiI. Ella Martin, Ada
waterholter. Anne Martin. Meivina
CnweIl. Marie Ma6e-t, Leah freeman,
Bessie Hoffman. Loretta and Edith
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Sons of Jonadab Meet.

a business meeting was held by the
Grand Council of the Fraternal Sons or
JOnadab, at the home of Grand Worthy
Chief r. E O'Brien. go Thirteenth
street northeast last Tuesday night.
MANY important feasures were dis
cussed during the evening. and & ways
and means committee was appointed
looking 10 the Establishment Of branch
councils in other cities. The suggestion
that patriotic services be held the even
ing Of George WashinEton's Birthday was
enthusiastically received. These services
Will be held in connection with the open
meeting of the Washington Council at
the Headquarters of the organization,
80 Pennsylvania avenue northwest A
special program Will be arranged for the
OCCa sion.
Following are the members OF the
Grand Council: r. z. O'Brien. W. A.
Hickey, Howard Pearson. J. 2. Kiefer.
j. F. lie Barnes. and r. J. Pearson.
Tomorrow Mrs. Horace A. Dodge vsiinl
receive with Mrs. w. II. Sholes, at l01
MARYLAND avenue northeast.
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ANACOSu0

Henry w. Tifett, a former resident
of Anacostia, who moved from this place
To Camp Springs, Prince George ceun-
ty. Md, couple of years ago, has made
arrangements to return to Anacostia
Mrs. T1nett, who is recovering from an
attack OF Illness at Providence Hospital.
will soon be removed 10 their prospec-
tive home here.
Work has begun on the erection of a
modern frame house at ii Jefferson
street Anacostia- The owner will be
l.. F. Scaggs, of this place Fl. c. Jones
is the contractor. The cost is esti-
mated at 5000
Citizens along jackson street are graf
flied over the Improvement recently
made to that thoroughfaTe, which has
been resurfdced and graded
George 5. Harrison and family are en-
Pertaining Mrs. Martha Deal and Miss
Mary Deal. OF Camp Springs, Prince
George county. Md.
A supper was given IN the parsonage
CT the Anacostia Methodist Episcopal
Church on Jackson street Saturday
70 provide for the parsonage. The young
( iadies OF the church presided over the
S0bies, and were kept busy until q late
! hour. A large number patronized the
ahair. Later In the evening a social
gathering was held in the chapel OF the
church. II is understood that the pro-
meters OF the affair raised d sufficient
amount.
Mrs. Bridget Giennan is. having i'm
| provements made to the premises l35
| Monroe street, Anacostia, which were
| recently occupied by q business house.
| II Is understood that the place will be
| reOpened for business.
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Debating Society Meets.

The BIoominEdale Debating Society
net recently at the residence Of Freder-
lex II. Houck. 17II First street north
west. The topic for debate was: Re
solved. That the United States Should
Maintain Control OF the Philippine Is
lands The negative side won and Mr..
Morley was given the honor of having
made the best speech. The debaters
We're; Negative. Edgar r. Baker. Ma
thaniel T. Morley: affirmative. William
N Hammett and George E Gonard. The
judges were L. T. Turner. F. II Houck,
r g. Tompkins. and c. H. Tompkins.
Those present were; Arthur Z. Berlle.
Harry A Nichols. John c. Young. Ber-
nard J. Corridan. Robert r. Mills. Al
bert Krey. James r. Fegan.- Charles H
Tompkins. Raymond s Thompkins. Lee
T. Turner. Frederick Houck, Nathaniel
T Woriey. Fdgy.r r. Baker. George E.
GOnard. and William n. Hammett. Re-
freshments were served
A pleasant evening was spent last
Tuesday at the home OF Mrs. Louis T.
Reichert in honor of tire fourteenth
birthday OF their niece, Miss Hazel
Bowers. The time was passed in games
and music. At 10 O'Clock the young
guests were invited 10 the dining room.
which was daintily decorated in red and
green. Those present were Miss Fannie
Sullivan. Airline Pollock. Louise Lowry.
Bernie and Katherine Moynihan. Alma
Oberholly. Evelyn Prime. and Vivian
Reed. Masters George Ireland Afford
Tilkerson, Andrew Morrison. Carol
Wood. Raymond and Walter Reed.
Eddie Warren. and Louis HoTner.
The funeral of Sanford z. Stratton
took place last Thursday afternoon at 3
q. N. from his late residence. "a Rhode
Island avenue northeast The interment
was private. Mr.. Stratton. who was
seventy years OF age. died Tuesday
morning at 1870 o'clock.
The BIoomingdale Club held a business
meeting recently at the residence of
Robert Roarke Mills. 134 r street north
west. Frank A Murphy was admitted
to membership. After the regular bust
ness had been transacted. Mrs. Mills
served ice cream and cake. Those pres
ent were Edgar r Baker. Harry a.
Nichols. Charles II. Tompktns. Fred T.
Houck. William y. Hammett. George z.
Gonard Arthur F. Birkle. John Cres-
well Young, Nathaniel T WOrley. and
Robert r. Mills.
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Insane See the Mikado.

The patients and employees at the Gov
eminent Hospital for the Insane were
entertained Friday night BY a company
of Washington amateurs, who sang the
"Afkado- The large han in which the
entertainment was given was crowded
to the doors The cast was composed Of
the following: Richard V Day, c r
Owens, Jerome A Desio. W. r Hiu N
T. Boyce, William J. Belshaw, r. 7.
Diggs. Misses Sophie Schuerger, Flora
BeTnnelmer, Lillian BoyCs, and Louise
Carson The company was managed by
A Eaton Jones. Mrs. Orpheilia J. Hart
was the musical directress. and r H
Grant was the master of properties.
Salem Lodge. No. y. Independent Or
der OF Odd Fellows, held q meeting in
Masonic Temple. corner of Jackson and
Pierce streets. Anacostia, last week At
the conclusion of the regular routins
business the hall was turned over TO
posed of Messrs. W. H. Nash P G.
chairman: J. W. Payne. p. G.: c. NJ
Lucas, P. G.; J. K. Snow. P @. Re
marks were made by E ". Bradford
grand master; W B. Lawson. noble
guard of Eastern Lodge, No. Z: Messrs
Snow. Acton, Nash, Dainty, Boyer. and
Sample.
Oficers Charles Wise and a. L. Lucas,
OF the Anacostia police force, have re
Gently exchanged beats. Policeman Wise
| is now doing duty In Hillsdale in the
| toned in the Twining City district.
As the result of complaints by resi-
dents of Pierce street, between Harrison
and Jackson streets. in regard to the
1 prevalence of gas in that neighborhoOd.
workmen were sent out by the gas COM
pany to locate the leaks. They were
| found in the gas main and the troubls
| has been Temedied.
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Benevolent Society Elects.

The members OF the Ladies' Benevo-
lent Society of St. Teresa s Church, cor
ner Washington and Fillmore streets,
Anacostia. met in the hall of the church
Sunday evening. After the financial
standing of the organization was read
by the treasurer, the following officers
were chosen: Mrs. 3. Downey presi-
dent; Miss Adelaide Davis. vice presi-
dent: Miss Sarah Bevan, recording sec
rretarp; Rev. Charles NJ. Bart, spiritual
director and treasurer: Mrs Florence
Crump. Mrs. Annie ConnoTs, and Miss
Nora Murphy, members of COMMITTEES
on sick.
For the first time this season the ice
was firm enough on the Anacostia side
Of the Eastern Branch last Sunday
morning TO permit skating The OpDOT-
by noon the sun had put an end TO the
fun. During the morning a large num-
Der took advantage Of the ice.
Felix Driscol. a resident OF Lincoln
street, AnacOstia. reported TO the local
police that he had lost a gold hunting
case watch valued at $50 while skating
near the bridge The lost article was
found on the shore the next day by a
small boy and returned to its owner.
Miss Emma Isaac. Of Jackson street.
IS entertaining as her guest Miss
Martha Irwin, of Baltimore, Nd.
Mrs. Annie Montgomery, who was
seriously III at Providence Hospital for
some time. has been removed to her
home on Jackson street, this place She
has almost completely recovered. Mrs
Montgomery is the wife of William
Montgomery, a well known empioye Of
sane.
Capt Francis Cross began the inspec-
ton of the summer clothing for members
Of the local police force last Monday.
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Smith. Nellie Hoffman. Mrs. Jennie
Wood. Mrs. Kennedy. Mr.. and Mrs. ray
lor, Messrs. Herman, @. Martin. A. Ru-
pertas. William Barker. j. CowelI, Will
lam Cowell. Vincent Shiel, F. Water
hotter. J. Repetti. Charles Rogers, Claud
Norton. J. Martin, Charles Lord. H,
Freeman. C. Davis. II. Corey, d. Craig
and z. s. Bonsail.
A number Of young people of Bloom
ingdale attended a dance at Brookland
last night. Among thssse wiz. gent were
Avery Taylor and Miss V Nell. III.
Schermerhorn and Miss Hettie Nell. VIII
Jordan and Miss Minnie Rosendale. Roy
Champion and Miss Edith Presnen.
Hagan Wilson and Miss Ethel Ely.
Owing TO the fact that there was good
Ice skating at Chevy Chase Lake. the
regular business meeting OF the Rhode
Island Methodist Club. at their club
rooms at Lincoln avenue and r streets
was made as brief as possible last
Wednesday night.
Mrs. Aiken. of New York, is visiting
Mrs HoIconbe, OF this section.
Charlie Schermerhorn, of y street
northwest, who for a while was quite
sick. has entirely recovered.
The regular fortnightly meeting of the
L. K. Club was held last Monday even
ing at the home Of Miss Katherine
Wehlung. The members present were
Miss Anna Benchert, Mr.. McLoone, Miss
Deniza, Matthews, Walter Asmuth, Miss
Margie Meredith, j. Bush. Miss Down
ing. Mr.. Munsey. Miss Lillian Freck. p.
d. Cronin. Miss Catherine Wahling, Her
man L. Simeoe, Miss Irene Pestoria.
James Blayney. Miss Polite cavanaugh,
and Hamilton Austin. The next meeting
Will be held February 10 at the residence
Of Miss Freck. 5I4 L street northeast
Mrs Marietta L. Clinkscales has pur-
chased a piece of ground on Fifth street
northeast, between and Q streets. from
James ". Green.
Mrs. s. Gauss will be pleased to see
her friends on the fourth Tuesday of
this month.
Mrs. Rachel Plumer died last week at
her late residence, 1720 Fourth street
northwest. She was seventy years old
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Building Committee Appointed.

Work will soon begin on the con-
struction OF the new church building on
the triangle at the corner of Eighth
street and Massachusetts avenue north
east The following members have been
appointed building committee to at
tend to the progress of the new struc-
ture: Rev. D. ". Montgomery, A. c.
CIougf B. B. Bassette, H. A. Farm
ham. II. w. Blanchard, F. D. Gray, NJ.
f Sabin. w. d. Goddard, W A. ST.
monds. A. ". Stuhrman, I. P. YAde, f.
II. Brown. J. F. Robb. b P Entrikin
G. p. Tucker, e. D. Farnham, and D.
r. Wright
John Hohgood entertained the men,
bers Of the Social Club of St. Barnabas
Episcopal Mission, of Langdon, d C.
at hts home In northeast Washington,
Thursday evening Plans were mace for
the future entertainment Of the mem
bers. Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs John Hobgood. Miss Mary
Hobgood. Miss Katherine HQbgood. MT.
and Mrs. Nelson Falls, Miss NJ. Roberts,
Mrs D. ]. Roberts. Miss Nellie Feath-
erstone, Mrs. Haas. Mrs. Love. Mrs.
Payne, Miss Parker. Mrs. Kitchen,
Messrs. D, J. Roberts. John Watson.
jr., c. Hopgood and Green. Refresh
ments were served.
The Excelsior Literary Club met
Tuesday evening at the home Of Miss
Culley. Among those present were
Mesdames Abbott. Alexander. Barring
er Barnard, Culley, DUffie. Foster,
Frear. Frisbie, Gordon. Hawkes.. Kali
strom.- Mitchell Muller Seely. Swim
burn. Turnbull, Webb, Willis and the
Misses Chamberlain, CuIley and Nc
CTeery.
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Pleasant Surprise Party.

Miss Laura GOss was surprised by
party of her friends Saturday evening
at her home on Ninth street northeast.
Musical selections were rendered and
many amusing games were played dur
ing the evening. Refreshments were
served The following were among those
present: Messrs. Alice Caywood. Annie
Harr. Bette Smith. Edith Lowry. Nellie
Sumult. Edna Scott. Earnestine Scott,
Rose Holmes Ella Buckley. Mabel Goss,
Ruth Goss. Josephine Stein, and Messrs.
Harry RappOld William Fleischman,
Arthur Reibetanz. jr.. Thomas McFar-
land. Otto Jones. Carl Fisher, Emmett
GuIick. Raymond Hayes. Earnest Sick
kin. HuIIe Estabrook, Clyde Rodgers.
Leon Smithson. William Jaeoby. John
Feag gen. Ed Goss and Mr.. and Mrs. Goss.
Mrs. J. f. Walsh. of East Capitol
street. received last Monday. She will
be at home again February Is.
A permit has been granted TO D. B.
Florence TO build a two-story brick and
stone dwelling at S29 B street north
east. The architect and builder viii be
+. a. Brown. The cost is estimated al
$3.c00
The property at No. 1876 Massachusetts
avenue northeast has been transferred
from Iohh l. l. ohSueI 10 Evan II
Tucker.
A special service was held at the East
ern Presbyterian Church. corner Sixth
street and Maryland avenue northeast.
last Monday night. The speakers were
Dr. Noble T. Barnes. of the Free Dis
pensary for Consumptives, on f street
northwest and Wallace Hatch, of the
committee on the prevention of con-
sumption. Stereopticon slides were a
feature of the meeting.
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Mrs Seamore. of Grant avenue, is in
Ohio, visiting parents and relatives.
The Young Mems Literary Society held
their regular meeting last Saturday
evening at the home of Mr.. Leroy
Froom. on Maple avenue.
w J. Fitzgerald, of Tennessee, spent
few days last week visiting Takoma
Park friends.
Walter Adkins, OF Carroll avenue, has
returned 10 Norfolk. Va, where he will
spend a few weeks with his parents.
Elder d. T. Sherman, of North Caro-
lima. spent a few days with friends at
this place. en- route to New York city.
Mrs. Corhett, of Cedar street, is still
suffering with asthma at her hons.
Elder L Ii. Evans, of Buffalo avenue
addressed q large audience at Takoma
Han last Saturday. The afternoon serv-
Ice was of unusual interest, being a re-
hgious liberty program.
The Takoma Chorus is rehearsiug for
the recital which viii be given soon at
this place.
Elder V H Lucas has begun a series
of religious services, which are being
held every evening on Pennsylvania ave
nue. in Northeast Washington
A number OF the Takoma friends at
tended the church social at the Emery
Church in Brightwood last Tuesday
evening.
Mrs c. E. Holmes is spending a few
days at the sanitarium at Iowa eircI 2
in Washin gton-
Miss Long. of Washington, visited
friends at this place last "Wednesday
A religious liberty program was rem
dersi at TaIkurna Han last Sunday after
noon. Several papers were read, which
were followed by instructive and ami
mated discussions.
Mrs Grear, of Carroll avenue, is Ill
with the grip.
The Young Women's Sewing Circle
of frs 7 { ID
on Takoma avenue. last Tuesday even
ing
Elder G.. B. Thompson. of Oak avenue
was called suddenly TO Chicago. H., ON
business. He left Wednesday.
Mrs J. r. Scott. of Northwest Wash
:ngton, spent Thursday with her daugh-
ter, Miss May Scott, who is attending
the college st this place.
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Women Averaged I6a Pounds.

Mr.. and Mrs. George keenan, enter
tanned a number Of their friends at din
ner last Thursday. Among those pres
onJ were Dir. Hamiil. Mr. and Mrs A
q. Adams. MIR. and Mrs Henry Carl.
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Mehaffey, Miss
Lucy Carl, William Meloy, and William
Mcconnell After dinner the time was
spent socially and among the diversions
was the weighing of all the guests. The
average weight OF the women present
was is2 pounds, while that OF the men
was les.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Blackburn celebrated
the fifteenth anniversary of their we'd
ding on last Monday evening by enter
tanning large number Of their friends.
They were assisted by Mrs Joseph S
Van Fleet, Mrs. s. c. Wagner, and Mrs.
J. S. King. Among those present were
Miss Nellie Sagelson. Charles Mccarthy,
and Henry Bishop, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Bartlett, Mr.. and Mrs. s Trails. Mir
and Mrs. James Carter, John Hoffman,
Mr.. and Mrs William Riley. Mr.. Louis
and the Misses Mary and Marie Costag-
gtni. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farrar. c.
z. Keefer, c. b. Keefer. Miss Hattie
Dreamer. Miss E. Carter, Mrs. A
Bailey, Mrs. Carrie Hartley, Mrs NJ
Frazier Miss l. NJ. Toulson, Joseph Van
Fleet, Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. FolIett. Mr..
and Mrs. J. G. Bishop. Miss ]. Sullivan.
Eirs- J.. Creamer, Miss Kate Hilton, Mrs
A. Chase, J. Seiby. Miss z. Mohler. Miss
c. Dodge. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hopkins,
Miss II Brooke. Miss z. Wells, and
Miss NJ. Gordon.
Mrs Lucy Howard. who has been VS.
ting her mother, Mrs J. F. Roland. for
the past two weeks. has returned to her
home In Hampton.
Miss May Dillon Is visiting Mrs. Her
man Rechin at the latters home in
Baltimore
Mrs. Todd Gerry entertained her
euchre club on last Wednesday after
noon. The guests were Mrs. Barnes,
Mrs. Birch Mrs. Childs, Mrs. Foster.
Mrs. Garses, Mrs. Charles Gerry, Mrs
Hunt. Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Nottingham.
Mrs. SeweIi, Mrs. WEIGH. and Miss
Helen Welch. Mrs Charles Gerry. Mrs.
e Nottingham and Mrs. Birch were the
prize winners
a delightful evening was spent at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry P CARAT
last week. Music was enjoyed after
which a dainty supper was served
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Mrs. D. P. Conway. James Waters, Mr.
and Mrs Robert Frank, George Hughes.
Thomas Dollhouse. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Hughes, Mrs. LI0ttie Cook, c. Z. Cband-
Ter, Mrs. Mary z. CARAT, Mr.. and Mrs.
James London. James Springman. Mr.
Miss Nellie Mackley, A. C. Sinclair, r.
Brien. MFR. and Mrs. Rldieli. Miss Lottie
Gray, Mrs. K. McCauleY, Mrs. browns.
Mrs. y. " Line, and F. Hurley,
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Thieves in Freight Yard.

The Anacostia freight yard has been
visited d number of times recently by
thieves. who have succeeded in carting
away some of the FIRE ight every time.
One week ago last Friday a large guam
tity of gin and shoe polish was taken,
and the following morning eight gallons
Of apple brandy. valued ct SIS. were
stolen. The robberies have been report
B. Smith The authorities here are IL
vestigating the thefts.
r. L. Padgett. a resident of Madison
avenue Anacostia. who is employed at
the new Union railroad station, fell and
sustained a fracture of his left leg Tues
day afternoon. An ambulance was sum-
moned and the injured man was taken
to the hospital.
Miss Kate Roach. a former resident
of this place and daughter of the late
James and Elizabeth Roach. died at the
home of her brother. George ]. Roach.
in Southeast Washington, Thursday
morning. Funeral services were held
Saturday afternoon from the home OF
Mr.. Roach, Rev. Willard Y Davenport,
Episcopal Church, OF Anacostia. Offici-
ating: Interment was made in Congress
sfonal Cemetery.
Several additional telephone poles have
been installed by the Potomac Electric
Power Company on its line on Navy
place, Anacostia-
A regular meeting was held by the
members Of Mineola Tribe, No. IA, I'm
in the Anacostia Masonic Hall. A num-
Der of visitors were present. Refresh
ments were served
business meeting was held in tbs
Anacostia Baptist Church. corner Jef-
ferSon and Fillmore streets. last Thurs
day evening. choosing q successor to
the late Rev. George Bowman as church
clerk Wednesday night the Young Peo-
pies Christian Endeayor Society OF the
church gave an entertainment In the
edifice-
Thomas T Allen died Wednesday at
his home. Talbert place. Anaeosta- He
was seveutytwo years old, and leaves
wife and nine chiIdreD-Mrs. W. E.
Baldwin, of Boston, Mass: Mrs. r y.
Carroll, Mrs n. w Greer, Henry Lem
uel Thomas Murray, Edward and Glen
wood Alien Funeral services were held
Friday morning from his late home.
| Interment at Oxen Hill. Prince GeorKs
county, Nd.
Thomas Dean and his wife, Hsnriet-
| Ia, have sold a farm of thirty acres
near Camp Springs, Prince George
county Nd. to John Dixon. The latter
has taken charge OF the property and
| Mr.. and Mrs. Dean have come to- the
city. to- live.