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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-05-23
Eighth Grade Contest.

EsShlh trade Contest.
On the following day, Friday, May
20, in the high school assembly room
at O'Clock p. H., will be held the an
nual eighth grade contest in declama-
ton. The following is the program
complete for the occasion:
Eighth Grade Chorus-The Standard
rr;nit ~, ,,,:, .'...'.'..... Llndpa1nter
Jacob Eofto
Albina Williams
kemper homeland
vocal Duet-Till We Meet Again..
~, Selma Digness and Pauline Alien
The One Legged Goose. Smith
Geraldine jacob
Inc Delusion of the Ghosts. Foley
George Cooper
Lillian Fairchiid 'eAs
Elshth Grade Chorus-Let Our Voices
Be Glad
Flea for the Old South Church. .Phillins
nv, Francis Tcmpleton
The Painter of Seville. Wilson
Viola Coutts
The One HoSs Shay. Holmes
Lester Smith
Girls Glce Club-The Night of low
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-05-23

Baseball goods at Kingman's.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
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.NACOS0a

The announcement of the marriage Of
Miss Mayoia Keller and Francis A Toll
son, which took place IN Anacostia early
IN the week, was a surprise to many of
their friends The young couple con-
trived TO keep their intentions TO marry
a secret from AL bat a few close friends.
Miss Keller was pupil OF the fresh
man class OF the Eastern high School.
following her promotion from the Ana
costa School, and Mr.. Tolson is an en-
ploye of the Washington Navy Yard.
The couple and their friends assembled
at the home OF the prospective groom.
going from there 10 the residence, on
Maple avenue. OF the Rev II. n Gcren.
pastor OF the Auaeostla Baptist Church
where the marriage knot vas tied. The
witnesses who accompanied the couple
were Miss Hattie Tolson. sister of the
groom; Conrad Paxton. Harry Bernard,
and Howard Griffith. After the cere-
mOny all returned TO the home OF Mr.
TolsOn. wher n reception was rendered
the bride and groom. The occasion was
lot allowed to pass without sending a
forgiveness letter to the brides par
ents. The evening following the mar
riage the young couple were the guests
or honor at a reception rendered by the
fellow employees of Mr.. Tolson. Mr.. and
Mrs. ToIson viii make their home at
SIG * street southeast.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
lexington

The members of the faculty OF Wash
ington College gave a recital recently
in the college chapel. Third and L
streets northeast, those participating be-
ing Miss Florence Woodin. soprano;
Miss Mary r. Starr, elocutionist; Sol
Minister, violinist; and Messrs Harry
Patterson Hopkins ana Erich Rath plan
lists. The recital was under the direc-
ton of DR.. Flouney Menefee, the prin-
cipal OF the college.
Arrangements have been made for all
of the arc lights in this section TO be
replaced with gas lamps.
An entertainment, the proceeds or
which will be applied 20 the debt on the
North Capitol NJ. +. Church, was given
last Friday evening at the Foundry NJ.
i. Church. The feature of the program
was the readings OF Dr. +. Bristol. and
music furnished by the Apollo Quartet
composed OF Charles r. Meyers. first
tenor. Roland Roderick. first bass; W.
D. Mcfarland, second tenor; and Dana
{. Holland. second bass. A section OF
the Marine Band gave a number OF Sc
lections. Eric r. Rath was the accom-
PIANIST
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
FOLSOM Wen Contaminated.

julius w. Tolson was a defendant in
the Police Court on the charge OF hav-
ing well on his premises, rs Morris
road. that was contaminated and unfit
for use Inspector Welsh. Of the Health
Department. was the complainant. He
said that the well was In such "A loca-
ton and condition that IL should not be
used, Mr. TOls0n. In his defense. said
that he had done all I'm his power TO
protect the well and improve the water,
and that he had not used any water
from Il since ordered not to by the
health inspector. Judge Kimball thought
that Mr.. Tolson had acted IN good faith
in the matter and took his personal
bonds. with the understanding that the
well in question would be filed UP with
lu ten days.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
'BrOOkIaDd

The engagement Of Miss Minnie
SchrtveneT TO Marcus HurG, both Of
BroOkland. has been announced 10 take
place In the early part OF December az
the Isle Of Pines. Mr. Hurd has pur-
chased a plantation there and VIII make
il his future home. Mrs. Hurd and
Miss Schrivener Will leave FOR the Isle
Of Pines about December :. A number
OF friends spent IA very enjoyable even
ing at the home of Miss ScnTivener Fri-
day night. Among those present were:
Mrs. Harrison. Mrs. Hurd AIRS. Seh-iv-
ener, Miss Emma Sehriven,.r, Miss Eva
Boucher, Misses Sarah. Lucy and Kath-
crime Lynch. Miss Edith Brown, Misses
OUra MiddIehaun, Edna and Ruth
Sipho. Ruby Schwfer, Violet Horner,
Elsie Lord, and Eva Hurd.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
NkUdSfJDgtUn

Miss Edith McCauley, or 26 II street
northeast, was hostess at a party given
in honor OF her eleventh birthday by
her parents. The early part OF the
evening was spent in games and sing
ing. after which the guests were served
with refreshments. Those present were
Ella Hewett. Julia McCoIIom. Mary
Madigan. Rose -evy. Mary Genau.
Catherine Genau. Alice Crowley. Cath
crime shannon, Ethel Perry. Pauline
Hoffman, Alice Mulcahy, Edith Mullen.
Dorothy O'ROurke Katie Darlington
Elizabeth Ritz, Mamie Ritz. John Harti-
gan, Harry Hartigan. Michael Fitzger-
aid, John Corridor Leo Corridor, Ber-
nard Corridor, Emery Bonini. Thomas
Costello, TheO Thompson. Of Baltimore:
Mrs McCauley, of Annapolis Junction;
Rosie Cook. GeTtie Cook. Matha Hilton,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hoover.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
VIaKOTnaIaTk

Wednesday evening at $50 o'clock. at
the Presbyterian Church. the Takoma
Chorus gave their first recital OF the
season. singing the sacred cantsts,
Saul" with success. 70 a large audi
ence. The chorus was under the diTec-
ton Of James w Dyre. The soloists
were Miss ColIosen. Mrs. Miller. Mr..
Slaughter, Frank FavOrite, J. ". Dyre,
Mr. John eccompanist.
Among those that sang were Misses
Ethel Gilbert, Marian Smith, Bula Rus
sell, Helen Miller. Carrie Bailey, Lizette
Hopkins, Mildred and Edna Dyre,
Zeidler aud Skinner: Mesdames Miller,
Walters, Wilkinson, Smith, Neal. Cur
tiss. Ryan. Townsend. Shea. AIoveres.
Quinn, Reavis. and Easterling; and
Messrs. !. J. Smith, J. H Nealle. Q II.
Head, Chapman Mccoy, S n. Curtiss.
Parks, Jackson, Shear. Ryan. Hender-
son. Walters, EasJerIing. and McCaul-
ley.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Fawcett.Cheeseman Nuptials.

St PauTs Protestant Episcopal Church
Wednesday evening was the scene of the
marriage OF Miss Janet Brown Fawcett
daughter of Mrs. May G. Fawcett. 70
Lewis Cheeseman, formerly OF this city
but now Of Scranton. Pa. The wedding
WAS a choral one. and extremely pretty
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Douglass Hoon, Of Baltimore. an
uncle of the bride. and the Rev. =. p
Phillips, of this city.
After the wedding a RECEPTION was
given the bridal couple at the home OF
her mother In Prince street. Later Mr.
ana Mrs. Cheeseman left for a wedding
trim North.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Temperance Workers Meet.

The ninth OF the series OF temperance
meetings were held last Monday night
IN STANLEY Hall al the Soldiers Home.
The meeting was IN charge Of John C.
roster. The program opened by the
playing Of patriotic solos on the piano
by Mrs John c. Shaw. followed by an
address By John Boyd Miss Jessie
Bowie gave a vocal sclo. after which
numerous graphophone selections were
given. with Prof Charles Hickey in
charge. The meeting closed with the
recitation OF the temperance pledge.
many OF those present subscribing TO
the obligation.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Annich-Greene Wedding.

Miss Rosa Emma Appich, daughter OF
Mrs. Anna NJ. ADpich and the late
George A. Appich. and William Near
tor Greene. bookkeeper at the Alexan-
drla National Bank. were married Wed
nesday evening at Emmanuel Lutheran
Church, in this city, the Rev. John J.
Nav. performing the ceremony.
After the wedding a reception was
given at the home Of the brides mother.
IN King street. Prof. Harris orchestra,
of Washington. rendered the music. The
color scheme az the church was white
and green. and at the house. pink and
green. After the wedding Mr.. and Mrs.
Greene left Cor a bridal tour. Guests
v,,ers present from Washington, Balti-
more. and New York
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Rockville

Miss Elizabeth Haney. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. S. b. Haney, Of this town, is
now on her way 10 Santiago, Cuba
where she will work as a missionary
Under the direction Of the Southern
Baptist convention. Miss Haney recent
IN returned from Mexico. where she
spent several years as "a missionary.
Announcement has been made Of the
marriage Of Bertha Stuart McSherry.
Youngest daughter OF Chief Justice and
Mrs. James McSherry, Of Frederick, TO
William Kurtz Winsatt. of Washington.
The wedding will b. solemnized in ST.
Johns Catholic Church, on Wednesday
morning, November IS at u:SO o'clock
Mss Dora Blanche Thompson and
Ioscph Montgomery Duvan. Of this
county. were married by the Rev A
Frederick, the ceremony taking place
at the parsonage
Wednesday afternoon. Miss Rachel +.
OvydeD daughter Of Dir. and Mrs
Thomas Owden. and Charles n. Bealle.
of Clarilsburg, We're married here by
me Rev s r. White the ceremony
taking place at the home OF the minis
Ter The bridegroom is a son OF Yer
non I. Realle. of Lay hin, this country.
NI~. and AIRS. Bealle left for a short
trip.
The. Rockville assembly has issued in
xifations for its annual Thanksgiving
nall. to be held in the opera house on
fbc evening OF November % e {.
lawson. J. s. Starl1ey, and L. s. Kemp
are the committee,
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
William Henderson's Funeral.

William ?. Henderson died last Mon
day, at his home on Pennsylvania
avenue extended, Twining City. He
was sixty-four years old a wife and
family survive him one OF his sons,
William H. Henderson. is a resident OF
Fillmore street, this town. The funeral
was held Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The Rev. DR.. Wright. OF the
Minnesota Avenue Baptist Mission, Of
fciated The burial was IN Congress
slonal Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
BrightWOd

A merry evening was spent Friday by
the members Of the Brightwood Bach
II II Girls Club at a theater party. chap
croned by Mrs Decker. Those present
were the members OF the club. the
Misses Mable Clayton. Mary Clifford,
sadie Mellen, Elizabeth Richie. Edna
Thomas. and AIable Sands. The guests
OF the club present were the Misses
Mary Gooch and Freda Clayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seamur. OF Lamont
street. announce the engagement Of
their daughter Nellie. 10 Joseph Clayton
Bruce, OF Richmond, Va
A happy party gathered at the home
OF Miss A Browning Friday evening
The young people enjoyed euchre the
first part OF the evening, I'm which Harry
Harnsberger and Miss Mable Reeves re
eeived first prizes. Music and dancing
followed until a late hour. Those pres
ent were Messrs Henry Zeh, Clarence
Pistol. Harry Harusberger. Owen Ken
nedy. Herndon MOTsell, Reins Wallis.
Brice Clagett. William kemper. Ed
Ynlnd Rheem, Russell Madden, VIII
Dick. George Reinburg, George Hindo,
Fairfax oyster, and the Misses Edith
Earnest. LILLIAN Thomas. Adelaide WI
son. Ruth Willard. Frances Bennett,
Elaine Williams, Mabel Reeves, Mildred
Dick. Anita Ballinger, and Dorothy
q
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Gave Scottish Entertainment.

The Sunday school rooms Of the East
ern Presbyterian Church. Sixth street
and Maryland avenue. was the scene %
an original and unique entertainment
Wednesday evening. The lengthy pro-
gram was comprised wholly Of Scottish
Rotations and vocal selections. David
Sutherland opened the evenings enter
tainmeut with piper selection. The
entertainment closed by all singing
Aud Lang Syne." 4 number of the
best known Scottish-Americans of the
District We're present.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Epworth League Lectures.

The Anacostia Chapter of the Epworth
League has prepared "a program OF lee
lures and entertainments for its mem
beers. 10 continue until next spring.
The league has secured the cooperation
Of the Rev. Frank N. Bristol. ID. D..
George Fenmark Taylor. DIR. J. n.
Bischofr. Dr. W. L. Davidson. and many
others
The Washington times., 1906-11-25

Miss Nellie Ramsburg, who has been
visitor here for the past month, was
married to Lawlyn Shackleford. OF
Washington. on Wednesday afternoon at
p. m. The ceremony was performed
at the parsonage OF Calvary Baptist
Church, of Washington. by the Rev. DR.
Greene. Owing 10 a recent death IN the
brides family, only the immediate
families OF the bride and groom were
present The bride and groom viii be
absent for two weeks on a bridal tour
through the South.
A nucleus Of "A LEGAL order of Hepta-
sophs has been formed during the past
week through The Efforts OF NJ J. Ger
son. Tie initial meeting of the lodge
VIII be held on Sunday afternoon, at
which time the organization Will be per
fected.
Louis T. Gladding. OF nit. Rainier.
who was arrested on Monday by Deputy
Sheriff Raybold on "a charge OF assault
and battery preferred by Charles Neu-
man, appeared before Justice Stickles,
Of Brentwood, on Tuesday Gladding de-
manded jury trial. and furnished $40
bond for his appearance at the April
term of the court of Marlboro.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Permit to Lay Conduit.

Representative OF the Hya ttsviIle Gas
and Electric Company appeared before
the countv commissioners this week and
obtained permission to lay a 1O-inch
iron pine through the abutments Of the
East Hyattsville bridge. Permission has
also been given the Potomac Electric
Power Company 10 erect poles from
Benning To HyatsVille, along the Mary
land pike, 20 carry the power for the
Hyattsville street lighting system. A
representative Of the company stated
this week that the lights would be In
stalled and In operation by December 10.
The Ladies Auxiliary OF the Riverdale
Citizens Association VIII give a dance
and oyster supper at the Masonic TEN
pie. OF this place. on Monday evening.
supper VIII be served at o'clock. and
dancing viii begin at o'clock.
Alfred Browning and Miss Minnie Nor
ris. daughter OF r. J. Morris, both OF
Riverdale. were quietly married al the
home OF the bride OF Arthur avenue.
Wednesday. The ceremony. which took
place al Z o'clock. was performed by
Rev. c. J. s Mayo Of Hyattsvlne Ne
mortal Episcopal Church The couple
left on Wednesday evening for bridal
tour through the Northern States.
George II Calvert. jr.. OF College
Park. has been elected 20 the place left
vacant By the recent death OF his
father, as president Of the National
Hotel Company, Of Washington.
Profs. J. b Norton. J. ". Besley.
and T. 3. Simons. OF the Maryland
Agricultural College. Will address the
Maryland state horticultural Society
which meets IN Baltimore on Deem
Der g.
Mrs. Ella n Heness. who has been a
resident at the Calvert Mansion for the
past year. has moved 70 Washington
for the winter.
Miss Grace Ramsberg left last Thurs
day TO spend several weeks IN Los
Angeles, Cal, as the guest Of relatives.
J. B. Owens has returned to his
homo in New York sfter spending some
time with his parents. DR.. and Mrs.
J. y. Owens,
W. D. Porter. of Maryland avenue, Is
on hunting trip near Petersburg. Va.
Mrs. Charles II. Welsh Is spending the
week at WOodvllle as the guest OF her
sisters, the Misses Turner
Miss Mary Case has returned after
a visit 20 Miss Katherine Gambrill, Of
Laurel.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Two CoIored Fngitixes-

The members OF the Anacosua police
force have been instructed TO arrest two
colored men, fuFitives from the Chelten-
ham Re{ormatory, In Prince George
county, Nd. A description Of the men
has been furnished the police
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Herndon,Va.

Albert Ayre, OF Washington. is spend
ing a few days with relatives.
Miss Nellie Cronce visited Washington
Saturday.
Samuel Hatcher was in town Friday.
Miss Sara Kidwen is visiting her
sister. Miss Mamie KiKdwell. of Lees
burg.
Misses Elsie and Sadie Stowen are
visiting Miss Blanch DetWiler.
s. 4. Hersperger. who has been on a
hunting trip at OecoGuans Va, returned
Tuesday.
Mrs. Florence Steel has returned from
New York.
Mrs. h A Mankind of the CITY. is
spending few days here with friends.
Mr.. Hunter. OF Maryland. is visiting
his sister. Mrs. 5. 4. Hersperger.
Mrs. Mabel Fowler, of Chicago. is the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Patton.
Mrs. II. B. Bready is making a visit
to her mother Mrs. Altimus, of Wash
ington.
DR.. w. T. Caller and sons have moved
10 Washington for the winter.
Mrs. William McNair visited the city
on Tuesday.
Miss Mabel Walker was the guest OF
Mrs. A. T. Walker Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
CASES FRoM A vALCONoR.

In the Auvergne region of France a
large amount Of carbonic acid gas
comes from the soil and is one of the
LAST traces of the former volcanic ac-
tivitv Of this region. The springs that
WELD the gas are found generally in the
assures OF the ground which allow the
water to rise one OF the MOntpensiel.
srs-ings has been known as the -.Dofs-
cnCd spring" Animals which descend
into the cavity 10 drink are soon as
phyxiated by the gas which is given or
by the water.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Ladies to Serve LUNCHEON.

Beginning Tuesday, December II. and
for the two succeeding days. the board
of women managers Of the Eastern
Casualty Hospital Massachusetts ave
nlie. between Sixth and Seventh streets.
will give "A series Of lunche0ns at tho
National Rifles Armory hall on @
street northwest, between Ninth and
T-aDth streets.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Renroc Club Initial Dance.

The board Ct governors Of the Rem
roc Club, located at Sixth and East
Capitol streets. have issued invitations
for the initial dance OF the season. 10
be given in the ball room OF the Airing
ton hotel Wednesday evening. Arrange
mcnts are now on foot for the first
annual banquet of the Renrocs. to be
held early in December. probably at the
ri
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Police Station Sold.

Premises % Monroe street, leased by
the Police Department for occupancy as
A stationhoUse in AnacosJIa. vas sold
al public auction. Max Simon. OF 1903
Four-and-a-kalf street, was the highest
bidder, Offering $500 for the property.
The premises have been used by the
police as a station for nearly ten years.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25

Theadeclaration of Mr. Hearst that he
will not again be u candidate for Office
doesn't lessen Colonel Bryan's regard
for him in ths least. II Mr.. Hearst sim
plv won't have the Presidential nonina-
lion, why. then. Colonel Bryan viii have
TO make other arrangements, that's all.
kansas City Journal
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
C6n9reSSHei9kNtI

The Citizens Association will meat
Tuesday evening in the town hall. on
Hamilton road. Business Of Importance
is to De disposed or During the even
ing a prominent speaker VIII make an
address. a large attendance is re-
quested.
The 1hird quarterly conference was
held in the auditorium OF the MethodIs.
Episcopal Church, ia Mich Is avenue.
Rev. DT. II. r. MAYOR presided. Rev.
9. .. Isaac. of Anacostia. was present
The Intermediate Society will hold
their regular monthly meeting on Friday
evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs
Edward Wiley. in Giesboro road.
The ladies' Of the oxen Hm Methodist
Episcopal Church gave an oyster supper
in the Sunday school room OF the church
Thursday night
Mrs. James Humphrey, who is III At
the Providence Hospital. is slightly I'M
proved.
Miss Mary BiH. of Maryland is visit-
ing at the home Of her relatives, Mr..
and Mrs lillian G. Bratton. IN PaEsz
street
The Misses PiersOn and Paine. who
have been visiting at the home Of Mrs.
Eta Pierson. in Nichols avenue. have
returned 10 their homes in Farquier
county. Va.
Mr. and Mrs Howard Stone. Of Rich
mond. Va, who have been stopping at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. William
Woods. in Park street. left for Ecking-
I ton.
Lewis Z. Slocum and son, Edward A.
Slocum. OF New Brunswick. n j. with
their wives. are occupying a cottage IN
RandIe Park.
c. B. Foote has sold his dwelling on
/ Seventh street. and has removed . his
/ farm ia Wheeler road.
. H c. And srson has purchased the
/ BaIine cottage. in Hamilton road.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Forty Hours Devotion Ended.

The conclusion Of the forty hours de-
votion in s. Theresa's Church, came
Tuesday evening. with solemn benedic-
ton, preceded by q procession OF priests
and children of the parish.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Planning Winter MusicaIes.

Massachusetts avenue, the we'll known
washington pianist, is planning 20 give
a series OF musicales this winter The
during the Christmas holidays.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
GEORGE RICHARD FLETCHER,
Son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Fletcher
Of Alexandria.
of Alexandria.

Alexandria is noted for many things.
not the least Of these being its pretty
babies. The Times today presents a
picture Of one of AleXandria's little
ones, Il being that Of George Richard
Fletcher. the four-month-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles II. Fletcher. Little
Mr.. Fletcher is Drecocious youusster
and IS much admired.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Personals and Notes.

Stanley Hal OF the Soldiers Home
was the scene Of temperance enter
taInment Tuesday night. The program
consisted of speeches by William Boyd,
William A. Hickey. and James A Clark;
solos by Mrs. John G. Shaw and Miss
Jessie Dowie. and recitatons by Thomas
Maloney and Hoyt Holton.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25

Miss Fannie Ingold, Of Hickory, n. c.
is Visiting Capt. and Mrs. Arthur Hen
bricks. on Baltimore street, Miss IngOld
viii be in KensingtOn for some weeks.
as she will also pay a visit 20 Mrs.
Exiey before her departure.
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
Personal Mention.

Prof. ". ". Prescott. OF Blair road.
gave a farewell address 10 the workers.
OF the Review and Herald Publishing
House Tuesday evening before starting
On his voyage to India and China,
The Washington times., 1906-11-25

Shade of Lear-HOnest. Old man. were
you really mad2
Shade Of Hamlet-Darned II I know!
! never faced a jury,
The Washington times., 1906-11-25

Charles a. J. Williamson. foreman Of
construction at the Government Hos
pitaI for the Insane, is confined 70 his
home by illness
The Washington times., 1906-11-25
From House to House.

George W. 5. Scaggs. or ~ Wash
ington street, has returned from his an
nual hunting trip to his farm at Lower
Marlboro, IN Calvert county. Nd. He
bagged a number of rabbits
The Washington times., 1906-11-25

The euchre held Thursday night by
the Brookland Chapter was very sue
cessful. A large number of Brook
Ianders were present
The Washington times., 1906-11-25

Grover TolsOn. son of Julius W. Toll
son. is recovering from an attack Of
typhoid fever in Providence Hospital
lie is expected TO be able TO return TO
his home soon.