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The Washington times., 1906-03-18
Partndges Are Liberated.

number OF the sportsmen OF the vi
cinity Of Sandy Spring. this county. last
week liberated eleven dozen paUtridEes
on various farms in that locality The
birds were procured IN Alabama. and
are represented as excellent specimens.
The funeral or Mrs Mary Maude
Jones. who died at her home near Lin
den. was held on Thursday afternoon
at Grace Episcopal Church Wood side.
and was largely attended The services
were conducted by Rev. Thomas G.
FulIner, rector OF the church. The de-
ceased was the wife OF c. Parker Jones
The following have been excused as
jurors for the March term OF the circuit
court for this county j. II Snounin. L
NJ Stabler, William II Brake. John ".
Darby. Bernard r. Cannon. Parker L.
Weller. and the following drawn 20
take their places: Martin T. Helm.
George W Keller. David G. Carlisle.
Richard 3. GOtt. EIeazar Ray and
James p Gil.
John A WsrfieId. a farmer. aged ff-
" years. died at his home between
Georgetown and Darnestown. on last
Monday morning at 10 o'clock Of catarrh
Of the stomach. from which he had
hesss sufferer during the past two
months. Mr. Warfleld was held in high
esteem He is survived by a widow.
who was z Miss Rider OF Baltimore
county, and three sisters. the Misses
Lavinia and Grace warheld. and Mrs.
Lodge, wife OF Rev. J. L. Lodge. OF
Gsithersburg.
The Washington times., 1906-03-18
Takoma Council Meets.

The Takoma Council held its regular
meeting In one Of the vestries OF the
Presbyterian Church last Monday even
ing Several questions OF importance
were discussed
The Young Mems Literary Society
held very interesting meeting last sat
urday evening at the home Of Clayton
A Moody. on Cedar and Carroll streets
The program consisted of fve-minuts
impromDtu speeches on current topics
Miss Carrie Scott. Of Northeast Wash
ington. spent Sunday with friends at this
place
Miss ethel Edwards. who has lived
with Dr. X Nicolas family on Holly
avenue the past two years. left this
place recently TO Join her parents in
Indianapolis
NJ ". BueI. OF Lanshaus. Va spent
"wednesday al this place looking At
property He expects 70 locate here IN.
the near future.
Elder h {. Russell addressed the N
street Memorial Church yesterday. and
VIII speak tonight on Pennsylvania
avenue In the hal where V II Lucas
has beea holding his meetings
Elder D. T. Shireman, Of HiIdebrand
y g. IS visiting W. 6 Killen on Carroll
street He spoke Al Roger Wednesday.
on his eighteen years experience as a
country evangelist
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'IaKOnlaETk

Dell Pickard. who made flying visit
to Syracuse. n. Y. returned Monday TO
take up his college work.
Misses Frances and Mary CObban were
the guests of their brother. Harold
Cobban. and wife. on Holly avenue. last
Friday and Saturday
Miss Grace Clifford spent Sunday and
Monday visiting friends with her mother
in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. CIausen arrived from
Denmark last Monday. and after a few
days visit with their relatives Messrs.
Wilcox. of Maple street. and B. WeIeh.
OF Ethan Allen street. left for StiIlwai ar,
Okla. where they expect to make their
future home
Elder II. Evans. Of Buffalo avenue. left
Monday in company with Elder J. s.
WashburD. of Magnolia avenue. 10 at
tend a special meeting which is 10 be
held at Graysviile Tenn. this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Coursen have
recently moved from Pine street 10
Grant avenue
Harry Phillips. VINO has been visiting
his parents in Norfolk. Va. for a few
college work at the Washington Train
ing College.
Clarence Hennage and his niece. Miss
Naomi Herreii. visited Miss HerreH's
father I'm Alexandria over Sunday.
Miss Dolf.. a nurse from the sani-
tariUm OF Battle Greek, Mich. arrived
Monday at this place. and will spend
some time here
Mrs. Gleason. Of Rockville. visited
friends at this place last Saturday.
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cal services were conducted in Groves
Hall. Twining City, by the Rev. George
M. Cummings. pastor NJ the Garden
Memorial Presbyterian Church.
A congregational meeting. which was
well attended. was held last Thursday
evening In the Garden Memorial Presby-
terfan Church. In Minnesota avenue.
The many friends I'm this section Of
Charles Burgess were shocked TO learn
of his death Thursday. at his home in
Prince George county Nd. A couple
OF years ago Mr.. Burgess suffered from
a paralytic stroke. but I'm the early part
of the present year he was kicked by
horse and received injuries from
which he never fully recovered.
A meeting was recently held at the
home OF the Rev. Charles NJ Bart. pas
tor OF st. Teresa's Church. corner Wash
ington and Fillmore streets. Anacostia.
by the committee appointed by Cardinal
Gibbons to revise the music for the
Catholic churches in the archdiocese of
Baltimore Father Bart. who is regard
ed as one Of the leading members OF the
committee inasmuch as he has had long
experience in musical affairs OF the
church. will attend the second gather
ing of the musical committee in Balt-
more. Each member OF the committee
has had certain work assigned TO re-
view. This review will include the ex-
animation of the work OF about 200 com
posers.
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.lexaJ1dria

Judge James Keith Marshall Norton.
great-grandson Of Chief Justice Mar
shall. whose statue stands in front of
just been appointed by Governor Swan
son one OF the State visitors of the Uni
versity OF Virginia. OF which he is
graduate
Judge Nortons father was long the
pastor Of St Paul's Church in Alex
sndria, and is held in tender memory
there. His mother was Ann Burwell
Marshall. of Fsuquer county grand
daughter OF the chief Justice Judge
Norton was reared in Alexandria. and
has spent most OF his time there. After
graduation from the law school of the
university he entered upon the practice
of law in Virginia and i'm Washington,
and from the beginning Of his career
was quite successful
He was elected judge Of the corpora
tion court Of Alexandria TO succeed
Judge Charles z. Stuart. and held office
Until his professional calls elsewhere
led TO his resignation He has been
prominent in the political and social af-
fairs Of this vicinity, and no man stands
higher in the judgment OF the com
munity for legal learning and integrity
of character
Benjamin r. Hughes. who has been
sick at the Alexandria Hospital has re-
covered sufficiently 10 return 10 his
home. 4o7 South Washington street
Bishop Berry occupied the pulpit at
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church last
Wednesday evening.
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Councilman Williams Better.

Councilman ]. Y. Williams. who has
been extremely i'll at his home in North
Royal street. continues 10 improve.
The Rev. ]. n. Ewell preached last
week at Westminster. Nd. before the
students OF Western Maryland College
DR.. W. f. Dienelt, who has been kept
at his home on Seminary Hill by sick
ness, is able % be at his office again.
ExPolice Commissioner Edward E.
Lawler was kept at home last week with
an attack OF tine grip.
Fora Hill and Free Bendheim were in
New York last weei purchasing goods
for their wholesale dry goods house.
which they VIII open in Alexandria soon.
DR.. William NJ. Smith, who was hurt
by falling from his horse before the
parade started on the 22d of February.
has recovered sufficiently to be about
again.
Charles Goodrich was confined to his
home by sickness last week
Ethelbert Milburn. who has been sick
at his home in Columbus street. is I'm
proving.
DR.. and Mrs. McBryde, of Fredericis-
Brown, of this city
The Rev. Claudius F. Smith, of Wash
ington. occupied the pulpit al the Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church last Thurs
day evening.
Mrs. c. r. Howard. who has been Wis
ting relatives in this city. has returned
TO her home in Freder1cksburg
J. c. Milburn, who has been in New
York on a visit 20 his son. who is
seriously i'll there. has returned home.
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For Baseball Club.

The BrOOkland baseball club held an
important meeting last Thursday night
at the home Of W F. Barnholt A
board OF directors was elected, as fol-
lows J. ROdler. A D V. Burr. W r.
Dowling. ". F. Moran. F. ". Watson,
II A GaIbraith and W F. Barn
holt Several books have been issued
for a voting contest 10 raise money 10
fit the team with new suits. erect
benches and 20 defray the expenses OF
The team Among the prizes which have
been donated are One-haif barrel Of
-four, fountain pen. shaving mirror
fancy. stein. conc2ve razor. link cufT
buttons military hair brushes. two
pound box OF chocolates. pocket knife.
box of cigars. pair Of chickens. sofa
pillow. dressed dol. alarm clock. col
lar and cuff box. pipe. Munsey's Maga-
zine for one year chocolate cake. bOu-
quet holder. fancy china plate, necktie.
package Of postage stamps. shaving
pad. chocolate set and a fancy vase
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An Enjoyable Party.

An enjoyable evening was spent at
the home OF Miss Katherine Lappin
last Friday. A musical program was
rendered BY Misses Hilda Fischer. Mel
vim Fischer Dorothy Knapp. and Marie
Carter Refreshments we're served The
following were present: Dorothy Knapp,
Marie Knapp Edith Simmerman. Hilds
Fischer. Constance Pullman. Doris
Burchard. Mary Compton. Gladys Ira
zarre. Lillian Belt. Josephine Belt. Ruth
Hildreth. Marion Foley. Marie Harvey,
May F1aherty Katherine Lappin. Mel
yin Fischer Edward Carter, Allison
Frederick. Custis Hunt. Robert Holt.
Crenshaw Holt. Willie oyster. David
Conway. John Morton. Robert Hiliiard.
Gordon Mcdonald. Frank Greer. and
Lawrence Pope.
Funeral services over the remains OF
DR.. John H Johnson. formerly OF Texas.
who died Wednesday afternoon at his
res 5ence, 13H 3 street northeast, were
held Saturday afternoon at / o'clock at
ths Metropolitan A VI. z. Church. NJ
street. between Fifteenth and Sixteenth
streets DR.. Johnson was ffty-three
years 4 age and is survived by his wife
and several children.
Dr. NJ. c. T. Wilson. of Phtsburg, and
his cousin. Miss Maude Wilson, OF New
Jersey. are visiting relatives on Capitol
Hill
Mrs. Knapp entertained the members
of the Excelsior Literary Club Tuesday.
An essay was read by Mrs Dufie, who
chose Cor her subject, THE Roman Sub
ject-' Several short sketches were read
and Mrs. Knapp gave a recitation. A
number of selections on the piano were
rendered by Miss Knapp
Miss Emma Buzhardt, of 1924 II street
northeast. figured In an exciting run
away and narrowly escaped a serious ac-
cident about II O'Clock Wednesday night
last. She was riding IN e. carriage driven
by James De Vaughn. when the horse
bscalae frightened near Second and II
streets northeast. and became unman-
ageable- The team dashed up III street
going east and continued as far as the
Benning bridge Miss Buzhardt jumped
Just before the vehicle reached the
bridge, and in doing so probably saved
her life, for moment later the carria ge
struck the end OF the bridge and was
! demolished
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Wakefield. Miss Wakefield. Mr.. Lille.
Mrs Russell, Mrs. Smith Mrs Peter
son. Mrs. Smith Mr.. Crawford. Mr..
Russell. Mr.. Warner Mr. Howiin Mr.
NermilIion. Miss Rose Riedl. Miss Anna
Rossiter. William Riedl. ir.
The funeral services OF Mrs. Mary
Schwakopt widow OF Emil F. SchWa-
kopt. who died Thursday morning at her
home. 1G < street northeast took place
saturday After a short service at the
house the remains were taken 10 St
Joseph's Catholic Church. corner Sec
oud and c streets northeast where
requiem mass was celebrated. The Rev.
Father Fealy conducted the services.
A recent meeting OF the Abraca6abra
Club was held at the home OF c. II
Squier. Sl2 East Capitol direct with
twenty-eight members present. Resolu-
tiOns on the death OF J. D. CrOissant
were reported. adopted. and ordered en-
crossed and sent 10 the family
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ANACONI1A

The Lenton sermon at st. Teresa's
Church. at Washington and Fillmore
streets, last Sunday evening was preach
ed by the Rev. e. A. Williams. OF
Baltimore.
James c. Leonard. OF Anacostia. has
returned from a trip through tho South.
In the course of his tour. he witnessed
the Mardi Gras carnival in New Or
leans.
Philip Chiseldine. one OF the employees
of the engineering force at the Gov
crnment Hospital for the Insane. has
returned to his post at the institution,
after brief confinement to his bed rs
the result of an accident.
Indications are strong in Twining
City that the town will boom consider
ably in the building and improving line
this spring. improvements have already
been completed on the houses of l.. A
Dennison and George Frederick.
A meeting was recently held by the
members OF Mineola Red Men. in Ana
costa Masonic Hall. The warriors de-
gree was conferred. and Great Sachem
Wheeler. of the great council of the
District. who was present, made an ad-
dress. William c. White. past great
sachem. was appointed installing officer
for the term of Great Sachem Wheeler
Officers Brown and Garvey. OF the
local precinct. are away on leave of alb
sence. Officer A. l.. Lucas is on the
sick list. and Patrolman Reagan has
returned to his duties after an, illness OF
several days.
Harvey r. Knott. Of Hot Springs
Ark. is spending a short time with his
family at III Washington street. Ana
costa.
meeting was held by Wreath Tent
No. 1915. Independent Order of Recha-
bites. in Haines Hall. Harrison street
Anacostis, Tuesday evening Deputy
high Tent Chief Ruler George w. Rue
and George w Shoemaker were select
cd 70 represent the Reehabites OF Ana
costa before the agitation committee
IN urging the adoption OF bill offered
BY Representative A. r. Weber OF Ohio
prohibiting the sale Of intoxicating
liquors in the District of Columbia. One
new member was admitted 10 member
ship. and degrees were conferred upon
several candidates.
The Washington times., 1906-03-18
Northeast
WASHINGTON

The date OF the next Renroc Club
dance has been changed from the 10th
OF April TO the 18th Of tie same month
The dance viii be hello at the Hotel
Arlington.
A large congregation vas present at
the Keller Memorial Church. Ninth
street and Maryland avenue northeast.
last Sunday morning. when Rev Dr. s
c. Hefelbower. who was one OF the
speakers at the annual social OF the
Lutheran Young Peoples Union. de-
liVered the sermon
An enjoyable evening was Ep.nt at
the home Of Z. B. Cr:=:is. i07 q street
northeast, Fsiday evening. when his
efghtieth birthday was celebrated by
class No. 36 OF Calvary Baptist Sun
day school, OF which he has been
teacher for over twenty years. Re
freshments were served during the
evening. Ths. following were present:
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman BraijIerd. Mr..
and Mrs. Craighill. Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Jimasou, Mr. Brush, Miss Arm~nt. Miss
Crabb. Mr. and Mrs. Wood. hrs. Jones.
Miss Tucker. AR and Mrs Bellfieid. and
Clarence Curtis.
A euchre PARTY was given by Mr- and
Budd Friday evening at their home. 522
Second street northeast The rooms
were beautifully decorated for the oc-
casion and refreshments were served
The following won prizes: DR. Nc
Comas. Mrs. McCons,ts. Mrs. Wiley.
Mr.. CasIlburn. Mr.. lol''r. and Mrs
Hutchison.
Under the auspices OF the Junior
Christian Endeavor SOcie Y, an enter
tainment was given al the Eastern
Presbyterian Church. Wednesday even
ing. Vocal and instrumental music,
recits.tions. dialogues, and drills were
given. The following took part: Ethel
McAIlister, Erma Walker, Rena Ehr-
Itch. Lydia Stearns, Roswell Boothby,
Helen Powell. Mildred Raymond, Flor
ence Brumm, Kate Padsett. Ruby Ray
mond, Florence Trainhon. Irene Doug
lass. Emily Smith, Hazel Walker, Anna
Belts. Edna Ellis. Eulalia Barger, Ethel
Fisher, Blanche Hibbs, Lille Lochrey.
Rose Prlnen Helen Benzler, Bessie
Ober. Gertrude Murphy. Stella Ray
mond. Miss Hanson, and Herbert Street
The Washington times., 1906-03-18
Delegate to Convention

Miss Mary NJ Sehoheld. Of Alexandria.
was delegate TO the students conven-
tion. which was held in Nashville. Tenn.
this month. Miss Schoheld is a student
at the Farmville State Normal School.
The Hon ]. r. Cation. delegate from
this district has returned from Rich
mond. having completed his legislative
duties.
Phil Leterman. OF Charlottesville who
has been visiting his mother-in-Iavr. Mrs
Henry Strauss who is Ill in this CITY.
has returned home
Mrs. Susan Smoot. who has been visit
ing at Atlantic City. has returned home
j. 1. Boyd. Of Queen street. who has
been III at his home. Is able to be out
again.
Mayor F. ]. Pan was in Richmond
last week on private business.
MT and Mrs. Samuel Bendheim spent
some time in New York last week.
The Washington times., 1906-03-18
Child Badly ScaIded

Purvis. the little son Of Mr.. and Mrs
George Reynolds, who was badly scsld-
ed week before last. is improving.
DR.. T. Marshall Jones has recovered
from his recent indisposition and is out
again
w. Fl. Greenwell. who had recovered
sumcientiy to be able to resun. his
place as teacher of Washington school
was taken i'll again last week and is
confined 10 his home.
Mrs Grant. OF Marion, s. c was
successfully operated upon at the Alex
andria Hospital lest week.
The Misses Gensberger had as their
guest last week Miss Emma Kohlb.-r
Of San Francisco
Mrs. Henry Strauss. who ha. been
critically III at her home in Prince
street. is improving.
X. z. Knight paid visit to New
York last week on business.
Mrs. d. r. Stansbury. of this CITY
paid a visit to her nephew. DR.. ]. Gar
nett King. In Fredericksburg. last week
f. L. Entwisle was confined to his
home last week by sickness.
The Washington times., 1906-03-18
Want Pastor Returned.

The members OF the Anacostia Metho-
DIST Episcopal Church will make a
strong effort to have their present pas
tor the Rev Charles o. Isaac, returned
10 their church at the annual session of
the Baltimore conference. TO be held
In the near future. Mr.. Isaac has served
as pastor of the Anacostia Church for
nine consecutive years. and only recent
" he received the assignment to the
post OF Methodist chaplain TO the Gov
eminent Hospital for the Insane. which
would naturally call for his duties 70 be
near tne asylum.
A resolution was passed at recent
meeting of the fourth quarterly confer
ence of the church. urging the reap
pointment OF Mr.. Isaac. The action of
the local board was transmitted by Ar
thur Suit. the secretary or the quarterly
conference, to the Rev. II. r. Naylor,
the presiding elder. for presentation TO
the presiding bishop at Baltimore
During the Hrst part Of last week spe-
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Trolley Euchre Club.

Miss Bessie Steinle. OF East Capitol
street. entertained the members of the
Trolley Euchre Club at euchre and
banquet Saturday night. The rooms were
decorated for the occasion, and an or
chestra furnished music during the even
ing. Prizes were won by Miss Wells.
Miss Pole. Mr. Kemper. and Mr.. Kreiter.
Among those present were Misses Jes-
sic Besseleivre. Alice Meyer, Irene Pole,
Nav Wells. Bessie Steinle; Messrs. r.
Kreiter. X Kemper, s Pole. !. Barker.
NJ. Behymer. and H Hamilton.
A series of revival meetings is in prog
ress at Centennial Baptist Church.
Eighth and ] streets northeast, under
the direction Of the Rev Mr.. Wright.
Services will be held every evening ex
cept Saturday.
Miss Emily Blazer. entertained the
members OF the Y V l. Euchre Club at
her home. 73s Sixth street no-theast.
Wednesday evening. The successful con-
testants for the prizes were NJ SIS Edith
Rabbit Miss Ina Stalee, CsIl Vier-
buchen. and John Dunn Supper was
served after which an excellent musi-
cal program was rendered by the fol-
lowing: Miss Lillian Burke, Miss Emily
Blazer Mr. Dunn, and Mr. Vierbuehen.
Dancing was enjoyed until late hour.
Among those present were the Misses
! Emily Blazer Mary Blazer, Lillian
| Burke. Alice Mitchell. Mabel Pastor,
Edith Rabbit, Ina Stalee. Mrs. Halle
Vierbuchen. and Melvin Bilson, Garlic
Chambers. John Dunn. Clifford Kettler.
Harry Kerr. Arthur Mitcneif. Clarence
Poston, and Carl Vierbucnen. The next
meeting of the club viii be held at the
home of Miss Ina Stalee.. CAB c street
northeast
Mrs. Rose Riedl. of 1o9 I street north
east. entertained the Bowknot Club. OF
| Capitol Circle. No. Si5. of the p. III. O.
at her home Thursday evening At the
close of the business session refresh
| ments were served. after which games
and vocal and instrumental music were
| enjoyed. The following were present:
| Mr. and Mrs. Korcher. Mr.. and Mrs.
Abbott. Mr.. and Mrs. Eally Mr. and
| Mrs Riedl. Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell. Mr..
Tippett. Miss Riedl. Mr.. Trs.nwen. Miss
The Washington times., 1906-03-18
Laurel Tent Ladies s=.er.

The ladies of Laurel Tent No. I1O1
Female Branch Independent Order OF
Rcchabites, met Wednesday evening az
the residence Of Mrs. Lillian Lawrence
SSS Washington street. Anacostis. The
membership Of the tent has recently
been divided into Company A and Com
pany s. Company A was in charge and
had prepared an interesting program.
which included a piano solo by Miss
Emily Shoemaker. reading by Miss
Fannie Allen, duet by Misses Mahonev
and Ohms remarks by F. V. Lawrence
George W. Rue. of Wreath Tent: and
l.. McGin.
improvements are being made to the
naphtha launch Dixie. which was built
last year by several citizens of Twin
ing City. and the boat is being pre-
pared for the coming season on the
river. The Dixie is a fast and COM
modious launch, and is a familiar craft
on the Potomac
Raymond A Heisken has been re-
moved 10 his home. near Oxen Hill
Prince George county Nd. from the
Providence Hospital. where he had been
III for number of weeks He has AL
most entirely recovered
AS the result of an application made
DS lhe CilizenS OF GARFIELD for more
tnan one delivery OF mail each day
Joseph Van Fleet. superintendent OF
ietter carriers; and George F. Pyler.
VINO is IN charge of the free delivery
station, have made a tour Of the set
tlement
Miss Emma Robey entertained a few
Lr1enos AT her home in Anacostia Tues
DAY evening. A musical program was
mr.
served. The following were amonS
those present: Misses Bessie Mn,
stead, Jennie Ash, Pearl Mewsbaw
Lydia Milstead. Ethel pay. Emma
Robey. and Emma Ash.
Two outbuiidings are now in nrocess
or erection for the Firth-Sterling SteaI
Company on the Heisken tract. Poles
and wires are also being constructed
Tor telephone communications for the
company's plant at Giesboro Point.
The street CIR service has nroved cot
isfactory to residents of Twininr Ci+1
there being three-minute schedule In
enect between the local line and the
cars OF the Capital Traction Comnanv
a building has been erected bv tho
company near Minnesota avenu. for
the housing OF the cars.
VI L NslII and Ana
costa are much interested in the out-
come or a bin recently introduced bv
Senator Rsyner for Senator Gorman 70
complete the grading OF PENNSYLVANIA
avenue east of Branch avenue TO the
District line. to enable the street rail-
road now in operation to Twining CITY
10 bs extended to the District line. fer
which purpose 81, coo has been apuro-
pYiated.
quantity OF lumber has already ar
rived FOR the repairing of the present
Anacostia Bridge An order was re-
Gently issued by the Commissioners to
have the bridge rehoored. The present
flooring is in such a condition that il
could not last much longer without fire.
ouent repairing, and inasmuch as the
new structure viii not be finished In
less than a couple OF years IL was
thought best by the authorities to have
the old bridge renoored. IL has been
decided to use three-inch Georgia pine
for the work. and the cost of the inn
provements win be about 8, 200.