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Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-02-26

The Portland Pythians will hold A
grand fair I'm April to raise money
toward the hall which they hope t.
build in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-02-26

The Dexter High school pupils get an
unexpected winter vacation as a result
Of the fire which badly damaged the
school building.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-02-26

Already wagers on the date for the
going out of the Kcnnebcc ice are
on and most of them place til, date
at an unusually early time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-02-26

A week to town meeting day in most
of the Maine cities and towns.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-02-26

He was Richmond man who went
round the other day, with his neck
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-02-26

No State report of the year will be
read with more interest than the first
report of the State highway commits
Soncr.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-02-26

With many thousands Of tons cf
looks very much as il shipping OH the
Kcnnebcc would be more lively next
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-02-26

1t is said that Turner is To have Il
that goes with such an institutions.
The cleo trio railroad is going 10 be the
rcgcncrating agency Of that beautiful
town in fact as well as in the S.owiI;,
prophecies of the promoters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-02-26

With but little e0ney' "a dog ard a
can of condensed milk. Robert Burgess
High school lads of about l. years Of
age started last week on what they
tersely styled "a hobo trip TO fostOn.
They started out on foot at an early
hour and determined to beg and bor-
row their way. in fact. to get there
any Old way except pay for it. They
intend to take their time during the
trip and make the most of it. They
will remain in Boston a day or two
and then return the same way they
went, provided their courage holds out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-02-26

The best fox story is told by man
who used to live near Streaked noun
tain up in Oxford county. He was go
ing TO the woods on morning and came
across fox track in the snow that
looked as though it was just made.
He put his hand down into one of the
footrrints and it was warm. He did
mt have any hound but his boy was
with him. and he told the boy to fol-
low the track and bark like a hound
which he did. The fox soon came
round within few rods'of the man, and
the man shot it Now let the next
fox hunter be heard FROM
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-02-26

Announcement is made thus early
that the railroads are planning for
bringing the biggest crowds into Maine
the coming summer that they have
ever brought and are making arrange
ments for extra train service as well
as additional comforts for the travel
ers. Maine had one of its most sue
cessful seasons last year and the fact
that business is good in all parts of the
country means that there will be an
unusually large number of people off
this summer enjoying a rest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-02-26

Mark Twain, who celebrated his seven
tieth birthday not long ago. is still able
to enjoy life with the zeSt of Peter Par,
nor has he apparently forgotten the dc
lights of stolen sweets. for the other day
when temperance organizations were ln-
der discussion, his contribution to the de-
bate (ard whether he spoke for or
against, ne left his audience to decide, as
the true humorist always does) WAS this
brief remark: Taking the pledge will
not make bad liquor good, but it will in:
prove it."
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Eokpgfon

The public Fairgrounds situated on
North Capitol and L streets are Great
ing very general interest in the Ecking-
ton district The children of this vicin-
ity are enthusiastic over the efforts of
the athletic directors Of the grounds
No playground i'm the city has been so
many times victorious in the inter
playground feats as this, which accom-
modates the children of lexington.
At the meeting of the athletic direc-
tors. held Monday afternoon in the
Ouray building. stress was laid upon
the subject Of trophies for this year s
final tournament between teams of the
respective Fairgrounds. Dr. Curtis said
there is not enough money available
for trophies out of the regular appro-
priation. and that private subscriptions
will have to be solicited to meet the
cost: otherwise there Will be no trophies.
The necessary sum is about 500
The athletic supplies urgently neces-
sary at present have been obtained and
the outfits for the coming football sea-
son have been ordered.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Wallach PUBLIC PLAYGROUND.

Miss Eva Whitzell. assisted by r. b.
Patterson, Of Dartmouth, is In charge
Of the Waliach public playground, Sew
enth street ana Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. Miss Whitzell Is exceptionally
wen equipped for this work. having
spent two terms in the Greenleaf sum
mer School, under the direction OF
Raymond Riordan. Mr. Patterson. fresh
from college athletics. takes charge OF
the field sports. and Miss WhitZell. over
seeing the smaller childen. looks after
the sewing. manual work. ring games,
swings. and tether ball. Under Mr.. Pat
tersons direction the Wallach play
ground is the first 10 organize com
pletc basketball team. William Vogel-
son, Of the southeast is the captain of
this team. which is ready for the reg
ular playground meet. The Wallach
boys are sure OF the prize this year
Among the girls there is great COM
petition in the tether ball contests.
Tether BAH is new this year and CORE
spondingly popular.
The daily crowd who enjoy the bene-
fits OF this playground number between
300 and $50. Tney are entertained from
TO IL IN the morning and from $3.50 70
in the evening
The Washington times., 1906-07-22

Hezekiah Butterworth was one day
meditatiyely strolling through Boston
Common when an old acquaintance ap-
preached him with steps unsteady from
drink. The intoxicated mans hard luck
story found quick response 70 the SYM
pathetic nature OF AIT. ButterwoTth.
and the desired loan" was fOrthcom-
ing.
As the man was about 10 hasten away
with the coin, Mr. BUtterW0Tth, placing
his hand on his old friends shoulder
and looking him squarely in the eye.
said. Patrick, 1 hope YOU will buy
the food YOU need with this money and
quit your drinking. Remember. Patrick
there is a hereafteE"
WhereupOn the other man. returning
the solemn gaze Of the old writer. said.
"That-that's right. He He-zekiah. but
I d'dont believe we'll either one ever
live 10 see IT,
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Capitol Heights

At the meeting Of the Capitol Heights
Citizens Association held Thursday
evening at the residence Of George NJ
Jacobs, much business was transacted.
A rising vote OF thanks was given A.
j. Edison. retiring president of the asso-
citation. for his patriotic and untiring
efforts during his term for the good Of
the association and Capitol Heights. Mr..
Edison. replying. thanked the officers
and members of the association for
their support, and said that although
not an officer Of the association further
he would always have its welfare deeply
at heart. and would stand ready and
willing 10 give 1t and Capitol Heights
any support he could at all times
The meeting adjourned to meet Thurs
day. August 16. 1880 D. m, at CapitoI
Heights Office. sixty-first street and
Central avenue.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
BrOokIand

Last Wednesday evening Miss Lily
Clark, Of Twelfth and Quincy streets
entertained many OF her friends In hon
or OF her twelfth birthday. Games were
provided for the guests. The special
features Of the evening were the piano
solos by Miss Florence Lyons and vocal
solos by Miss Margaret Clark Among
those present were George and Murray
Hamilton, Benny Johnson, Horace
woodward, Robert Ralph, Anthony and
Joseph Rodler. Raymond McGee, John
RodleT and William CuIllnan, Misses
Rebeeca Woodward Helen Barnholt.
Florence Lyons. Valbert Hanson, and
Bessie Clark. Mr. and Mrs Curtin, and
Miss s. Leiben. The hostess was as
sisted In receiving by her sister Mar
garet and was the recipient Of many
beautiful gifts.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
SO5tEeosfN NaSIiin9tofi.

w Albert Draper. of S25 A street
southeast. a Lehigh University scholar
ship winner from the Eastern High
School. 03. is home after attending the
summer surveying school near Effort
Pa. for several weeks, after the close
of the college term a Lehigh
Mr.. Draper is actively interested in
all phases OF college life He is an
/ enthusiastic member Of Theta Delta Chi
| Fraternity. and had the honor of rep
resting his frat In Cambridge last
winter. lie is a member az the civil
Engineering Society. During the ses-
sions the past winter he gave Two very
successful talks before this society, one
on the new Union Station of Washing
ton and tie other on the new Connectl-
cut Avenue bridge.
During the three years he has been
at Lehigh MIR. Draper has been active
~ interested in athletics. and at the
end Of this, his junior year. was elected
manager of the football team. His team
viii plav George washington Uuiver-
sity October 6. 1896. ON the Lehigh
grounds South Bethlehem. Pa. On Oc-
tober 20 the team will play the. Naval
Academy. Mr.. Draper feels that his
team has bright prospects for the com
Ing year.
Mr. Draper is one Of the board of
editors of the Epitome the college
annual. He also has been connected
with two Philadelphia newspapers. con-
tTibuting TO the athletic column.
The highest honor accorded MIR. Draper
is that Of being elected a member Of
the Arcadia" which is composed Of
the most representative men in college.
The Arcadia" is the student governing
body. made up of the captains and
managers Of all athletic teams, and edi-
tors Of the college publications. Among
the students II IS considered the most
honorable society at Lehigh.
Mr.. Draper Will return 10 college the
lst Of September. 10 bring together the
football team for early fall practice
LoloTe The opening of the coIlege Near
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
SChaTr-Ofut Nuptials.

Mss Gladys Onut. daughter Of Mrs
F. =. Onut. and Hairy I. scharr. of the
Watson, Flagg Engineering Company
were quietly married I'm the presence OF
the immediate families and q few init
mate friends last week. The ceremony
took place al the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Owing Cox. ol3 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. The attendants were Mrs
Bayne King and G. ]. Walker
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Scharr are we'll
known residents of Capitol Hnl, having
attended the East Washington public
schools.
After a trip to Baltimore by water
and a short stay in New Jersey. where
they viii visit friends. the young couple
Will be pleased to receive their friends
at Cl3 Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Garden Party Given.

a garden party was given by Naomi
Fountain. No. 1913 L. o. T. r.. al the
residence OF D. Hayden, 1125 Fourth
street. Tuesday evening. The commit
tee. consisting OF Queen V. Irmy. chair
man; 5. S. Corbin, vice chairman, and
/. Giles. secretary, Is to be congratu-
lated upon the success Of the enter
tainment.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
BrigEtW0d

The marriage Of Miss Sarah Madolin
Cohencius, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. 3.
J. Cohencius. and Alfred Levey. OF
Paterson J.. took place sunday
morning az 10 o'clock al the home OF
the brides parents. ll24 Park road. the
Rev. DR.. Louis Stern officiating. Only
relatives ana the most intimate friends
were present. After a buffet luncheon
Mr.. and Mrs. Levey left for a two
weeks trip to Niagara Fails. Atlantic
City. and a visit at the home of the
bridegrO0m's relative AT Paterson. Upon
their return Mr.. and Mrs. Levey will re-
ceive friends at 725 Fifth street north
west.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Death Of Louis Breyer.

Many will be sorrysto hear OF the
death OF Louis II. Breyer. of 81 Rhode
Island avenue. Mr.. Breyer died last
Sunday morning after a lingering i'll
ness. He came 10 this city seven years
ago 10 accept a position under the Gov
ernment. Mr.. Breyers wife and two
daughters. Stella Breyer and Katherine
+. Barker. survive him
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Washingtonians Meet.

The Washingtonians held their regu-
lar meeting in the clubrooms, Il X street
northeast, Monday evening. with c y.
Phelps presiding. and the final arrange
ments were made for the clubs dances
which viii b held during the season OF
1906 and 1907 in the National Rifles Ar
mory. The ciu0 viii make a trip the
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
BIO0lrlingdale>

Edward Houser. residing at l72s First
street. was painfully burned about the
face and hands while attempting 20
extinguish a blaze in his house Mon
day morning Although Mr.. Houser
thought that he could extinguish the
blaze without assistance. IL was found
necessary 10 call upon the Fire Depart
ment Several companies responded.
The DAMAGE Amounted to about 500
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Falls From Street @.

Paul McCarty. aged nine years. fell
while riding on the rear end OF a
Brookland car at North Capitol and l
streets Monday evening and was pain
fully hurt. but was able 20 be taken
home after being treated by DR.. Sud
dlTth.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22

guests Of Mrs. Arthur Thomas. OF
/ south Brookland. have returned TO their
! home after a brief visit 10 Alexandria
/ Harvey Cain, son Of J. FendaH Cain,
left Wednesday for Panama, where ne
viii accept a Government position.
Joseph Santucci, Of the forestry di-
/ vision, Agricultural Department, ac-
companied by Mrs. Santucci and chill
! dren. has gone to Marshall. Va.
Mr. and Mrs. Watson. Of 1886
I Twelfth street, expect 10 attend the
/ ceremony Of religious reception at Mt
! ST. Joseph Convent, Chestnut Hill,
| Philadelphia, on July 26.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Stanton. with
their daughter, are spending the sum
mer in Colorado. Mrs. stanton will
| spend the time at Longmont Louisville.
and Boulder Col, with sisters of Mr..
stanton. The doctor viii spend the
time in field work for the Geological
Survey, in Kansas and Colorado Be-
fore returning ne will attend a con-
! vention of geologists to be held in Mex
leo City.
Misses Martina, Margaret. and Louise
Dyer of Washington. daughters OF the
late Dr. Dyer, during the absence Of
the Sulpician fathers, are visiting at
the Old Margot House. During the past
week they entertained their brother, the
Rev. +. r. Dyer. superior of the or
der and president Of ST. Marys Semi
nary, Baltimore.
Captain Baumer. accompanied by his
son Joseph. of Twelfth and Otis
streets, left Friday for Ardmore. Pa.
Miss Julia Paisley. of Charleston. S
c.. is the guest of Mrs. Edward King
of Twelfth and Evarts streets.
A very pleasant house-warming was
recently given to Mr. and Mrs John
O'Connell. at their new home at Twelfth
and Franklin streets. by some Of the
associates of Mr.. O'Connell in the Land
Office Dainty refreshments were serv-
ed Musical selections were rendered by
Miss Mildred Enniss. Of New Orleans;
Miss Blanche Norris. and Miss Bouldin.
of Washington. Others present Mrs
Starkey, Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Rice. Mrs.
Hicks. Miss Chaplin, and Mrs. Harvey,
] of Washington.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Mama, Be Warned! Pro-.
tect the Little Onesl

wv ANAL Don't be frightsnsd--
AMl but be warnedl
FN Every Mother knows, eFl
y IL should know that the terrIbls
Mortality among children is caused BY
Stomach and Bowel troubles. Collie. Sour
Curd. Cholera Infantum. Summer Com,
plant. Measles. Rashss, Scarlet Fever
even Mumps-have their first cause in,
constipation.
The Delicate Tissues Of a Baby'a
Bowels will net stand rough treatment.
Salts are too violent. and Castor OIL
will only grease the passages. but viii
not make and keep them Clean. Healthy
and Strong.
There Is no other medicine as safe for a
child as Cascarets. the fragrant little Candy
Tablet. that has saved thousands Of families
from unhappiness. 4
The Nursing Mother should always keep
her MIX Mildly Purgatlye by taking a Cas-
caret at night before going to bed. =
No other medicine has this remarkable
and valuable quality. Mama takes tie
Cascaret, Baby gets the Benefit.
Cascarets actlike strengthening Exercise
on the weak little bowels Of the growing
babe. and make them able to get all tho
Nourishment out of Baby's Natural Food.
Larger children cannot always be watched,
and will eat unreasonably. The Ready
Remedy should ever be afhand-Cascarets
to take care Of the trouble when it comes.
No need to Force or Brlbe children to
take Cascarets. They are always
more than ready to eat the sweet little biz
Of Candy.
Home. is not complete without the ever
ready Box Of Ca5carets. Ten cents buys a
small one at the Corner Drug Store.
Be very careful TO get the genuine.
made only by the Sterling Remedy Com
pany and never sold in bulk. Every tablet
sfamred "cCC." z.s
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Visitine Here and Elsewhere.


Miss Matte L. Martin, Mrs. S. F.
gone to Mt Olive. Nd. for a two
months vacation.
Miss Helan Clark, of Baltimore. is
spending some time with Miss Mildred
bennington, Of 624 North Carolina ave
nue. southeast.
Mrs. Nelson Gaper and her daughter
Mary left Thursday 70 join her hus-
band Lieut.. n. Gapen, L. S. A. at Co
lumbus, Ohio.
\. T. Dunnington. Clyde. his son. and
Allen d Sprowls, left recently for a
trip through the West, stopping for
quite stay In Yosemite Valley.
Mrs. Grant. accompanied by her two
daughters. Lucy and Roberta, leave
next Monday for the White Mountains,
Z. o. Castel and Guslleschler are
spending a few weeks at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Mary A. Barr, Of lO5 Fourth
street southeast, left Wednesday for her
b1 Aiit adAaNlel oi TWO large rooms and
porch.
T. ]. Fowler is putting the first coat
of paint on his home on Baltimore
avenue.
Charles W. Jacobs is erecting a very
pretty home on Sixty-second street and
Franklin venue.
Among the visitors al the home of
Mrs. g Keleher were Mr.. and Mrs.
w. j. Moore and Miss Amy Keleher.
James F. Burn has begun the erec-
ton OF a home on Baltimore avenue,
near Lawrence avenue.
Miss Louise Kelly spent Sunday with
Mrs. James w. Beavers. of this town.
A PLEA.
From meat too old we now are saved
BY methods sage and sure;
Deliver us we next implore,
From crackers premature.
New York Sun.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
win Celebrate Golden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. W c. Wcedor wish 10
inform their friends that the reception
90 be given on the hftieth anniversary
of their marriage will ba held in Grace
Baptist Church. Ninth street and South
Carolina avenue southeast. on Tuesday
evening, July q, AID not at 3ls Sixth
street southeast. as before announced.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22

II. r. Rogers. who has been IN the
West the past few weeks. returned last
week 70 his home on Pine street.
A lawn party under the auspices OF
the ladies' guild OF Trinity p +. Church.
Takoma Park, for the benefit Of the
organ fund Of that church. VIII be given
Thursday night at the residence of Mrs.
X. l.. Cramer, corner Takoma and Bal
timOre avenues. The grounds will be
artistically decorated, and several novel
features VIII be introduced Admission
10 the grounds viii be free.
Mrs. l. II Evans, who has been very
ill AT her home. on Blair road, is slow
ly improving.
Prof. Griggs. superintendent Of the
| South Lancaster Academy. arrived ct
this place Monday, having been chair
man ct the educational convention,
which convened at Lincoln .Neb.. last
week.
! Mahlon Olson, one Of the professors
IN English at Ann Arbor University. is
a guest at the home OF H. +. Rogers,
Of Pine street. Prof. Olson is on his
way 70 his home In London. England.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. y. Curtiss. OF Takoma
avenue, spent Sunday at Harpers Ferry
] to attend the wedding of their son. VIE
bur Curtiss, 70 Miss Irene Stuart, which
/ took place at the home Of the brides
/ parents.
/ Prof Walton John, OF Baltimore, made
I his weekly visit at this place last sum
day.
Elder l. II. Evans. who has been in
/ Jamaica and Trinidad for some weeks
returned sunday 10 his home On Blair
road.
Prof II. r Salisbury arrived from
/ Nebraska last Monday TO visit friends a
few days at this place.
Miss Carrie Bailey spent Sunday with
friends in Harpers Ferry and returned
Monday to her work IN the Review Of
fee on Carroll avenue.
Elder Y. H. Lucas returned from Bal
timore TO spend a few days with his
family, on Carroll avenue.
DIR. and Mrs. Cisco. Of Iowa Circle,
were at this place last Monday evening.
Drs. George ana Jessie Hare, VINO
were delegates at the international med
teal convention. az Lisbon. Portugal re-
tuned last Friday after making quite &
tour through Europe and stopping 10
study a while al Vienna.
Miss Estella House was one OF the
honored guests Of this place TO attend
the wedding Of Mr.. and Mrs. Curtiss. jr.,
IN HaTpers Ferry.
Miss May Scott, Of Georgetown. spent
Saturday and Sunday with friends IN
TakOma Park
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Holmes. Of Blair
ROAD, are visiting az the parents home
OF Mrs Holmes, in OIL City, Pa.
D. ". Jarvis. who has been in Boston
the past few weeks on business, return
ed Saturday.
Mrs. G. J.. Miller visited friends in
BrightwOOd Park last Friday.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Church News Notes.

The four services which were held in
the Holy Comforter Chapel. on Bright
wood avenue. last Sunday. because
| Rock Creek Church is undergoing ex-
| tensive interior repairs, were well at
! tended by the congregations Of the
chapel and church. The Rev. Dr. Buck
/ was assisted by the Rev. Dr. Owens. Of
| Rock Creek Parish. The services were
as follows, and win continue for two or
| three Sundays: Communion at I.30 n.
m. Sunday school at $50 a. m. apd
| church services at Il a. m. and 7:3O D.
/ m. All members and friends are in
/ vitel 10 attend.
The Emory ChaDg. OF Brightwood,
/ gave a ver,r pleasing lawn feast on the
grounds OF the church last week, which
was very successful.
/ Brlghtw,od Park Methodist Episcopal
/ Church gave a chicken dinner in Tako-
ma last week. which benefited the
/ church fund. =. G. Powers is pastor
Personal Notes.
/ AIrs. Alice II. Johnson. OF 1910 Irving
/ street. has gone on a visit 10 her sis
! tel, at Mooreheld. W Va.
/ Mr. and Mrs Herman Kahn and their
daughter. Miss Julia Loeb formerly OF
7 the Marion. are now living ia their
new apartment, the Stanley, lHl Har-
ward street. where they viii be pleased
I 10 receive their friends.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. s. Hirsh and daughter,
I Bella. have moved into their new home,
1913 Kenyon street. where they VIII be
+ pleased To see their friends
/ Mrs. y. F. Weatherless. Miss Ruth
I Ellen WeaJhegIcss. and Master Elsmer
/ Brown Weatheriess of 2402 Brightwood
avenue. left last Monday night for New
I York city. They viii he gone six weeks.
and while away will visit various points
! Of interest IN the Empire State.
IT. John r. Colleran. of Brightwood
avenue. left recently for the medical
I college at Battle Creek. Mich. where
/ he viii take up special work in ms
I line.
! Mrs. William p. Pope. of Columbus.
Miss. accompanied by her TWO young
sons. is fin this locality as the guest Of
hcr father. Frederick BeaH, of 1879
: Euclid street. Mrs Pope contempiates
spending the eatire summer in the city
Misses Myrl and Guenita Higgins,
OF Niagara street. Brightw0od, have
gone 10 Boyds. Md, for a two weeks
vacation
Mrs Collins and her daughter. Nir-
glnla, Of Sherwood. Md. have returned
home after visiting Mrs. Nally and
daughter. for four days last week. at
their beautiful home IN BrightwO0d ave
nue..
Eleanor Waters. daughter Of Charles
W. Waters. Of Brightwo0d, is visiting
friends in the vicinity Of BOyds, Nd
for two weeks
Or William Peytou Tucker and Mrs
Tucker. Of z9W Fourteenth street. are
la the Virginia mountains
Mr.. and Mrs. Copenhaver have re-
turned TO their home in Winchester
Va. after visiting their daughter, Mrs.
King OF Eighth street
on the return TO the city. in Septem-
ber Of Mrs. Lineas d. Underg0od and
her little son. who left last week for
SwampscOu Mass, where they VIII
! spend the summer. they viii occupy an
Z apartment in the Majestic on Euclid
! street They will be joined in August
| by Mr.. IndergOOd.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22

last Of this month 10 Atlantic City, and
will be chaperoned by Mrs. Appley. Last
Sunday a pleasant days outing was
spent at Chesapeake Beach.