The Washington times., 1906-06-10
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place last Wednesday morning al 9
O'Clock from his late residence. zSOs
Fourth street northeast. Mr.. Harrison
VINO died on Monday. June l. was the
husband Of Mrs. Annie Harrison. The
services were attended by a large num-
Der OF relatives and friends Of the de-
ceased.
On the motion OF A Leftwich Sin
clair. orders have been signed finally
Iatify.ng and confirming the appraise-
ments OF the damages resulting 10 real
property in squares 74S ard 744 from
changes in the grades OF streets made
necessary by the establishment of the
union railroad station. returned some
time ego by Charles A Baker. George
w. Moss. and George Spransy, the
grade claims commission. Square 74S is
bounded by L and NJ. second and Third
streets northeast, and square 74s is
bounded by K and /. Second and Third
streets northeast Several of the owners
Of property In each OF the squares men
toned were dissatisfied with the awards
made 10 them by the commission. and
noted appeals from the appraisements-
The claims for damages presented by
the dissatisfied landowners viii be
passed on by a jury OF seven persons.
provided for by the law authorizing the
payment of grade damages.
The North Capitol and lexington Citi-
zens' Association has asked the District
Commissioners whether a police officer
should leave his post or beat when
called TO suppress crime or make an
arrest in another locality. and Major
Sylvester hss given TO the Commission
eTs his opinion that the regulations re-
| quire him 10 do so under these circum-
stancas-that Is. If answering the call
is in the Immediate performance OF his
duty This opinion was forwarded 10
the association.
The Commissioners have ordered that
The street hydrant on LINCOLN avenue.
between Third and Seaton streets north
east. be abandoned. IT an estimated cost
OF s5
The st. Martins team defeated Trinity
last Wednesday evening. BY : to ?. in a
hve-inning contest. Moore's work at
short for the losers and the twirling Of
Chisn and Callahan were the features.
Walter Gallagher made some fine stops
and throws around third and made three
OF the six hits credited 10 his side. Trim
ity scored first. getting one run in the
second on NcFarland's hit and two outs
They scored again in the next round on
two-bagger. a stolen base and
single. The winners did not begin 70
tally until the third when Nan got A
base on balls. stole second and scored
on a passed ball. Chism's base on balls
and hits by Carr and Nan. counted two
IN the fourth. St. Martin scored her last
run on a single and stolen base by
Walter Gallagher, and F Waldron's
second passed ball.
Mrs William J. Blake Clarke. OF IN
iversity Heights. who has been 70 Colon
NAL Beach on a visit TO her son, Frank
Clark. has returned home
The Jolly Veterans Euchre Club held
ies-usUal closing entertainment OF the
season last Monday night. at the resi-
dence of 8Ir- and Mrs George Fergu-
son, 16iS North Capitol street. Prizes
We're awarded TO the winners and
souvenir given 20 each member After
playing several games Of euchre a most
interesting program OF music and recita-
tiOns was presented by members Of the
club and invited friends. Those partici-
pating IN the program were the Misses
. NeWlands. the Misses Thompson. Miss
and Mrs Addie II Feathers The par
lors and dining room were most taste
fully decorated with roses. laurel bios
SONS and the club colOrS. red. white
and blue The three ladies winning the
largest number OF games. emitting them
TO prizes. were Mrs Ida ! Chase. frst
prize, Mrs Nina NJ Calhoun. second
prize: Mrs. Mary J. EXley, third prize.
The other prize winners were Allen
Feathers, first prize George Ferguson
second prize; B. r Chase. third. Every
member OF the club received as the
usual souvenir, a solid silver spoon. en-
Eraved with initials OF the club and date
One pleasant feature OF the evening was
the drawing OF favors for partners 10
the dining room. which was the OCca-
sion OF much merrinent among the ''Jol-
{ ly Vets" as the fayors were both conf
cal and unique The dining room was
also beautifully decorated and a most
dainty and bOuntifui repaSt was served.
after which the club adjourned for the
season Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs Feathers. Mr. and Mrs EXley. Mt.
and Mrs. Abram Myers. Mr. and Mrs.
Howard, Mr.. and Mrs Chase. Mr- and
Mrs r NJ. Calhoun, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Worden. Mr.. and Mrs. J. J.
Freeland. Mr. and Mrs William Ray
mond Mr.. and Mrs. Hazard Wheeler.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ferguson. Mrs
Jennie Thompson, the Misses Thompson.
Mr. and Mrs Dr- Ferguson. Miss Ray
mond- Miss Feathers, Mrs. Wood and
( Miss EXley-
Regular services were held last Sunday
at the lexington Presbyterian Church
There was ureac ching by the pastor, the
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and 7.45 D. m. Sabbath school met at
$50 p m. and Christian EndeavOr at $50
p. m.
At a recent meeting Of the Washing
tonians held in their club rooms. i X
street northeast. Charles J. Pitt and
Harold Helbig were admitted TO men,
bership. The rest of the evening was
devoted to music and dancing. The club
recently spent a Sunday at Chesapeake
Beach.
The Improvement in the Marquette
Leagues playing field is due to the en-
eTgetic work Of Messrs. Callen. Turner.
and Daley They spent one entire day
working on ii and their efforts are ap-
preciated-
Miss Heller Bentley. who was former
" a student OF Washington College.
lexington. is going TO be married on
JGce y 20 Dr. Joseph Ernest Mitchell,
Of THIS city. Miss Bentley is the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Bentley
The ceremony will take place At 7-30
o'clock in the evening at the home of
the brides parents and Will be followed
by small reception 10 the relatives and
close friends. Upon the conclusion of
their wedding trip they VIII reside at
the Brunswick, where they will be
pleased 10 see their friends Miss Ida
NJ Harrison. Of Canon City. Col who
was Miss Bentleys chum at the college
and member of the same graduating