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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
Denmark.

Mr.. julius W. Skidmore and wife,
Mr.. E. Vinton and wife, Mr.. John Logan
and wife of Bridgeport, Conn.,, are
guests at the Maplswood here.
The corn shop will open for business
Wednesday, the Goth. 1t is 80 reported.
The old William Hazeltine house, or
better known as the old Holt place at
Mig Corner, West Denmark, was destroy
ed by FIRE Saturday night, the 18th.
Mrs. Chas. B. Smith is reported as
very sick.
Mr.. A. 81. Jones Is under the Doctors
care.
Mr.. Gus Wentworth has fine, new,
thres.seated carriage for carrying pleas
ure parties.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
East Bethel.
"Again thou art here, o, Golden Rod,

"Again thou art here, o, Golden Rod,
Fair autumn's herald flower;
In every vale you gaily nod,
And every hillside's russell sod
Is graced with thy rich DOVER"
Sweet corn is growing fast and will
SOON be ready to harvest.
Mrs. Eta Bean is spending a short
vacation with relatives In Lawrence,
Mass.
Miss Rilla Bartlett of Litchf1eld is
staying with relatives here.
Miss Eula Millett of South Paris was
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. G. K. Hast
ings, last week.
Mrs. Irving Kimball, of Boston, is
spending her usual vacation with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Holt.
Miss Lula Bean of Dorchester, Mass,
is visiting relatives here.
Miss Helen Staples of Hanover was
the guest of Mrs. F. B. Howe last week.
Mr.. Lester Bean recently entertained
his friend, G.. R. Henderson of Masardis,
Maine.
j. NJ. Bartlett's new house is nearly
completed and the family expect to
move in this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25

The eleveu-year-old son of Albert Nat
thsws of PASSPORT was Knocked down
and run over by team heavily loaded
with sardines, the wheel crushing his
chest. The boy lived only few min
utss. The boy In his play ran in front
of the team, and was not noticed by the
driver, who was urging his horses up the
incline, until too lats.-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
Oickyale.

Mrs. Esther Gordon is making repairs
on her stand which she recently pur'
chased of Charles Burgess.
Stillman McIntire is haying for D. l..
Chenery.
R. A. Pinkham and Leonard Daven-
port are painting ]. z. Wyman's build
ings. ;.
Road Commissioners z. G. Staples Is
making repairs on the highway.
Grace Tracy has been visiting Bertha
Gordon OF Mechanic Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
NoTICE OF FORKCLOsrRE.

WHEREAS, Mary e. Farnum Of the Planta.
tation Of Milton in the county Of Oxford and
Nov. TN, 1883, and recorded in the Oxford Coun.
ty Registry Of Deeds. Book 253. Page 5el, con:
veyed to me, the undersigned, certain parcel
of real estate situated In said Plantation or MIL
rs follows ;-easterly by land Of E. L. Tebbets
northeriy by land formerly OF L. H. Roberts and
land of L. W. Farnum; westerly by the county
road leading from Sumner to Rumford; souther-
serving the Rand mill property, 20 called, being
the mill and about i've acres OF land. And
whereas the condition Of said mortgage has been
broken, now therefore, by reason Of the breach
of the condition thereof claim foreclosure
of said mortgage.
Dated Il Paris, Maine. Aug. 18th, 1905.
JENNIE II. ANDREW9.
ss.W By Wright . Wheeler. her attorneys.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
West Lowell.

Ralph r. McAllister is at home from
North Bridgton.
W. S. Fox is guiding for B. E. Brown.
Aristeen Lord spent last week at Stone
ham and North Lowell.
Several new boarders at D. W. Mich
ols'.
There will be circle at the Library
Hall, Aug. q.
D. P. Lord and housekeeper are
spending their Sundays camping at M.
A. Lords house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed executor Of the last will
and testament OF
NAOMI MORRILL,, late Of Peru,
In the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all Indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
Aug. 18th, 1905. JOSEPH A. PUTNAM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament OF
WARREN SEVERY, late OF Dixheld,
In the County of Oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate of said de.
ceased are desired TO present the same for settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
Aug 18th, 1908. ALvAH A. WAITE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
FOR SORE FEET.

81 have found Bucklen's Arnica Salve
to be the proper thing to use for sore
feet, as we'll as for healing burns, sores,
outs, and all manner of abrasions,"
writes Mr.. W. Stone, of East Poland,
Maine. It Is the proper thing too for
piles. Try 1t! Sold under guarantee at
Shurtleff's drug store. 25c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has deem duly appointed executor Of the Last
will and testament Of
RHODA s. YATES, late of Paris,
In the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased arc
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
Aug 18th, 1908. JAMES 8. WRIGHT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Eyes That Squint.
New Fall Suits.
August Clothing Sale.
Business for Sale.
BASS" Shoes.
Divorce Libel.
War Declared.
Here's the Proof.
Probate Notices.
7 Notices Of Appointment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
Republican rleetings.
Hon. w. e.. PhilbrOOk,
OF watervnle, and
Chas. p. Barnes, Esq,
Coming Events.
OF Norway,

Aug. 25-2s-Eastern Maine fair, Bangor.
Aug. g.-Oxford Pomona Grange held day'
South Paris.
Aug. 3l-Sept. ECentral Maine fair, waterville.
Sept. l.-OIford Pomona Grange, North Water
ford.
Sept. T-lO-Msine State fair. Lewiston.
Sept. l<-Stste election.
Sept. lSl7-Oxford County fair, South Paris
and Norway.
Sept. % Oct. l-west Oxford fair, Fryeburg.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix Of the
last will and testament OF
DEBORAH EDWARDS. late Of Hiram.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. All per.
sons having demands against the estate Of said
deceased are desired to present the same for set.
Element, and all indebted thereto are requested
to make payment Immediately.
Aug. 18th, 1908 MARY b. WADSWORTH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament Of
GERTRUDE w. PRATT. late Of Paris,
In the County of Oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate Of said de.
ceased are desired to present the same for settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto arc requested 70
make payment Immediately.
Aug. 18th, 1908. WILLIAM II. PRATT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
n.nv women Pr.ls. This R.msdy.

Mother Gray, q nurse In New York. discovered
an aromatic pleasant herb cure for women's Ills,
called AUSTRALIAN.LEA Il is the only
certain regulator. Cures female weaknesses and
Backache, Kidney, Bladder and Urinary trou.
bIes. At al Drusgists or By mall 20 cts. Sam.
PIE FREE. Address. The Mother Gray Co., Il
Roy, Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25

in the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
all Indebted thereto are requested to make pay.
ment Immediately.
Aug. 18th, 1908. JOHN u. ROBINSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25

A genuine barbecue is planned at Ellis
worth whom Obadiah Gardner, the DEM
ocratic candidate for governor, speaks
there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY or OXFORD, IS.

COUNTY OF OXFORD, s..
To the Honorable Justice Of the Supreme judi.
cial Court, next 10 be held at Paris, within
and for said County of Oxford, ON the
Respectfully represents, Lena \. King Of
Rumford Falls, In said County OF Oxford, wife
Of Emery King, that her maiden name was Lena
NJ. Stevens: That she was lawfully married to
the s ssd Emery sg KpE s a Aq PsS sn minister
Of the Gospel. duly authorized TO solemnize
marriages: That on said third day OF April,
1904, the said Emery King deserted your Libel.
liant without cause and went 10 parts unknown
to her, since which time she has never seen or
heard from him or received any support from
him: That his residence is unknown to your
Libellant and cannot be ascertained by reason
able diligence, which she has used. J.,
decreed to her and that she may resume her
maiden name, Lena M. Stevens.
Dated this 18th day Of May, 1893: =, v,,o
Subscribed and sworn TO this 18th day of May,
A. D. i"'' De1 EpW %ei h. PARENT,
Justice of the Peace.
co SssnI' OF OXFORD, IS: ~ "
Supreme judicial Court, In Vacation. J
August 20, A. d. 1908.
UPON THE FOREGOING LIBEL, ORDERED
That the Libelant give notice to the said Emery
King, Libellee, 70 appear before the Justice
Paris, within and for the County of Oxford
on the second Tuesday of Oct. A. D. 1908, by
publishing an attested copy Of said libel. and
this order thereon, three weeks successfully In
the Oxford Democrat, q newspaper printed IN
cation to be 80 days at least prior to said second
Tuesday of Oct, A. d. 1903, that he may there
| and then appear before our said Court and an
swer to said libel.
HENRY c. PEABODY,
Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court
true copy of libel and order Of court thereon
Attest: CHARLES r. WHITMAN, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
Oxford County Patriotic Association,

Saturday, Aug. Is, saw large and en-
thusiastic gathering at Dearborn Grove,
Bryant's Pond, assembled for the pur-
pose of organizing county patriooc
association. The meeting was called to
order at IL 80 A. NJ, by j. II. Barrows of
Bethel, who introduced Major A. M.
True Of Bethel as presiding officer. Rev.
Mr.. Barton offered prayer. Mrs. Sarah
Putnam, national inspector OF the w: X
c., through whose efforts this meeting
was brought about, gave most cordial
address of welcome.
Officers were elected as follows:
Prcs.-O. A. Maxim, Paris.
lst Vice Pres.-Mrs Sarah Putnam, Dixheld
ID Vice. Pres.-Capt. Buchanan, Mechanic Falls.
Sec.-Clara Jordan, Norway.
Treas. II. Barrows, Bethel.
Press Cor.-Annie @. Baglsy, Norway
Executive Committee
Mrs. 4. n. Curtis. South Paris.
Lena Tubbs, Norway.
j. II. Fuller. Oxford.
Mrs. Jones, Oxford.
c. X. Whitman, Bryant's Pond.
Mary r. Bartlett. Bethel.
A.Morey. Buckheld.
Mr., Hutchinson. Bethel.
Mr.. Martin, Rumford.
Mr.. Rounds, South Paris.
Mr.. Pomeroy, West Sumner.
Franklin Maxim, South Paris.
II. L.. EaeLmAn, EryeDurE.
Mrs. Merrill. Hebron.
Rosetta Ryerson, West Sumner.
John p. SWasey. Canton.
Mrs. John p. Swasey. Canton.
Freeland Young, Norway.
A. L. Stearns, Rumtord Falls.
Ira Jordan. Bethel.
Ella Jordan, Bethel.
j. 4. Murch, South Paris.
The campfire at / 80 p. N. was a most
pleasing feature of the day; the singing
was led by Capt. Bucknam. TRAMP,
tramp, tramp" and Marching through
Georgia." went with a swing. The
singers were no longer the gray haired
veterans who came on the grounds that
morning, but boys again. just the same
brave, invincible boys, that served their
country 80 we'll during most righteous
war.
Interesting remarks were made by
Comrades o. A. Maxim, Capt. Buchanan,
ia. Noyes and Mr.. Hutchins, Rev. Mr..
Barton and Mrs. Putnam also favored US.
II was an ideal day, a beautiful place,
and the decorations Of flags appealed to
oil the patriotism within US.
She was there, Old Glory,
No tyrantdealt scars,
No stain on her crimson,
No blot on her ssar&
She's the nag Of our union forever.
There will be no dues or fees, but all
expenses to be betrayed by personal con-
tributions.
At the close Of the campfire, . vote
was taken to adjourn till June II. 1909.
Closed by singing America, and bene-
diction BY Rev. Mr.. Barton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
NOTICE.
ISABELLE NJ. MILLETT.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he ha
been duly appointed administrator Of the estai
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
SINGLE COPIES.

For President,
William 81. Taft,
of Ohio.
For Vice-President,
JAMES s. SHERMAN,
of New York.
For Governor,
BERT N. FERNALD,
of Poland.
For State Auditor,
CHARLES p. HATCH,
of Augusta.
For Representative to Congress,
JOHN p. SWASEY,
of Canton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25

For Senator,
HENRY Il. HASTINGS, Of Bethel.
For Judge of Probate,
ADDISON E. HERRICK, of Bethel.
For Register of Probate,
ALBERT d. PARK, OF Paris.
For County Treasurer,
GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD, OF Paris.
For County Attorney,
RALPH T. PARKER, OF RumfOrd.
For County Commissioner,
HENRY D. HAMMOND, of Paris.
For Sheriff,
HIRAM r. HUBBARD, Of Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25

Subscribed and sworn to this 18th day Of May
80 - ' EDW. r. PARENT,
Justice of the Peace.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-25
West Bethel.

She Ii counting the days to September,
For you may chance to remember
The r will enter the month that time,
And oyster suppers will be prime.
Then, TIL the merry month OF May,
Fine, fat oysters have their day.
But some Of the boys, with little chink.
woult alter the spelling of months, think,
They would ike TO revise the year, no doubt
And In every month would leave the r Out"
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-01

Our complete or
FREE ganization is at
your service free.
Write us a postal card and we
will mail you stencils, ship
ping tags and instructions how
to ship. With our complete in
structions you can not go
astray. Your goods will come
to us in fine shape. They will
be well taken care of; sold at
a profit. If you intend to ship
to the Seattle market, write us
for this service. It's free.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-01

the
year. every properly
isfactory
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-01

capital, and sees that the promises fulfilled
and that credit is kept good The active work de-
ponds upon the salesman. He makes the price,
sells the produce, and makes return to the office.
Our system checks up the work of every sales
man. And because we have had this organization
success last year greater than that of
any year since this house has been in business.
1t is the greatest record made at this stand
since it has been devoted to the of a whole
sale fruit and produce house. 1t enormous
The farmers of this state reaped the benefit
The growers of this state were the chief benef-
Charles of this system. And I am planning great
things next year. and the year after. This
year teaching statesmen that each
of them is the behind the gun. Each man Is
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-01
Over $65O,OOO.OO of Gold

all In
competitor reasons
splendid institution
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-01

that this street possibly what
you. other
things
place a consignment you again.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-01

r. Our complete or
Free ganization is at
your service free.
Write us a postal card and we
will mail you stencils, ship
ping tags and instructions how
to ship. With our complete in
structions you can not go
astray. Your goods will come
to us in fine shape. They will
be well taken care Of; sold at
a profit. If you intend to ship
to the Seattle market, write us
for this service. It's free.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-01

supreme in his department. The apple man,
the lemon man, the banana man. all, all of them
stand in the light as an independent force
in the organization of this great wholesale fruit
and produce force. We do not let old men go
for new ones We hold on to the old men and adj
vance them increasing the responsibility of each,
making his part Of all the success we attain
to- And now, we'll has all this worked out
that customers know that if we get their or
der at o'clock in the evening, the order, full and
complete, will be ready to ship next morning at
o'clock We do part. The smaller and larger
merchants of Alaska have to the
clusion eff Powles can't get it for us it's not to
be had Sales force, location, ample capital and
close organization doing part. Are you
doing yours?
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-05-01

The sales force is the first great of this
success. 1t is the first great of any sue
cess. And with us, it is which have
made very One Of this force has
been with the house for fourteen years. In
son and out this has worked for the
cess of this business and for the ranchers grow
and farmers who have consigned to fruits
and vegetables to be sold on this market. Our
statesmen who have advanced from the
ranch, from the farm. They men who know
what they handling. With their years of
the house. The fact must be borne in mind that
the salesman is the who gets the price The
head of the house has nothing to do with it. The
head of the house plans the system, provides the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
HOLDS FIELD TRIALS.
Association Conducts Annual Event
Near Laurel, Md.

Special Dispatch to The Star
LAUREL. Md. November 1S-The sixth
annual field trials of the MARYLAND and
District of Columbia Field Trials Associa-
ton began here today. 1t being the first
day there was some delay. the hunters not
starting until II o'clock. 4 drizze of rain
fell early in the morning, but did not last
long.
Crates of valuable dogs were received
by each train this morning. Some of the
nervous ones yelped and barked in antici-
patton Of the hunt which they apparently
realized was ahead for the members of
the Field Trials association.
At the annual meeting last evening the
following officers were elected to serve
during the year 1900: President, Gray
son Bent. reelected; vice president, Hen
ry f. Brehn: secretary and treasurer,
Harry F. Frost Of Laurel: councillor, Fred
erick Fallon. Board of governors: Harry
A. Brehn. Grayson Bent. Harry F. Frost.
Frank NJ. Bindlay. William r. Armstrong
G. w. Emrick W. G. Randall. jr, Joseph
P. Weir. II. NJ. Dickinson. John S. Slaven.
Thomas P. Baldwin. Philip j. ,Stubner. w
l.. Kidwell, Joseph F. Hinds and DIR. H
s. Hill. -. =
G. A. Sprinkel of Staunton. Va. and DR.
Leigh Buckner will judge the classes In
the trials The first class to be shown
Is for gentlemen's shooting dogs The
trials are being held about three miles
from here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
CORNELL MEN ENTERTAIN.
Presidents Schurman of Cornell and
Duniway of Montana Guests.

President Jacob could Schurman OF
Cornell University and President Clyde
Dunway of the University of Montana,
Cornell alumnus. were guests at a
smoker of the District Cornell Alumni
Association at the University Club last
evening.
About fifty loyal Comedians attended,
and the club rang with Cornell. | yell,
yell, yell. Cornell throughout the even
ing. When the popular executive of the
college appeared there were several
cheers for "Prexy.' and they were fol-
lowed with other college yells for Presi-
man had mingled with the alumni for
some time, renewing his acquaintance
with the men who had worked under
him ION the hilr' at Ithaca. he was
the work of the Association of State Col
lege Presidents. which was in session in
this city yesterday, and then turned more
particularly to the work which Cornell is
doing in raising the standards of the uni
versity.
President Duniway told the alumni of
the Cornell Chicago foot ball game in
Chicago last Saturday. describing the
trick plays by which the western uni
versity was able to surprise the Cornell
team and rooterS at the very end of the
game and tie the score.
E. 8. Shepherd presided and presented
the speakers.
Among those present were: Jacob Gould
Schurman, president of Cornell Univer-
sity; c. A. Duniway, president of the Uni
versity of Montana: r. A. Pierson. New
York state commissioner of agriculture;
DIR. Archibald r. Ward University of
California;: Henry f. Summers, Iowa
State college: l.. A. Clinton, Storrs. Conn. ::
Delbert II. Decker, G. Fl. Wright, John
c. Hoyt. T. H. Armstrong. r. A lis
sington. Henry P. Dubois, John +. Hay
ford. MILFORD NJ. Wilson, j. B. Small
wood. F. H. Eastman. NJ. S. Cooley. Earl
Wheeler, A. Woodward Stephens. l.. c.
Corbett. Dr. w. A. White. A. NJ Earring
ton, Walter w. Burns. Melvin S. Rich,
c. B. Mirick. p. &. Adams James w
Bell G. Arthur Bell Louis Margolin. J.
Traum, Charles w. Marsh, DIR. F. H.
Reede. A. C. Morgan. f. j. Glasson. w.
II. Won Bayer, Dr. Robert Scott Lamb,
w. r. Metz. Max W. Davis. Guy H.
Hunt, Charles w. Mortimer, A. c. Muhse.
A. G. Hammar. p I. Void, E. A. Golden
weser. Paul f. Lesh, Karl r. Lesh. E.
+. Free. John c. Carpenter. l.. F. Haw-
ley. r. S. Albee, f. A. Cook. c. H. But
man. Lewis P. Clephane, A. II. Hers
chel. r. r. Slocum, W. B. Wiley. G. A.
Rankin, NJ. c. Marsh A. c.. Weed, Hugh
Fftzhush. Frank. Wigglesworth Clarke H.
H. Burroughs. Emory NJ. Wilson, Arthur
Vonnegut, Charles 4. Burgoon. Karl W.
Woodward, K. S. Shepherd, A. T. Ban
ming, jr., and G. II. Miner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
NORFOLK MAN AN Al PLEADER
Wins Clients Hand in Marriage.
Daughter of Late Carter Harrison.

ASHEVILLE. N. c., November IS
Mrs. Sophie Harrison Eastman. daughter
of the late Carter Harrison, former mayor
of Chicago, was married here last night
to Baker E. Edwards of Norfolk, Va. The
ceremony was performed by a justice Of
the peace in the Office of the attorneys
who have been conducting Mrs East
mans suit against Col. V. S. McBee.
Mrs. Eastman and Col McBee owned
jointly the Buck Shoals property, sew
eral miles from this city, and the former
sued for the appointment of d receiver on
the ground that the latter had misman-
aged the property. A temporary receiver
was appointed and will be continued I'M
til a final hearing, which will be held
shortly.
1t is said that Edwards activity in Mrs.
Eastman's behalf since the litigation be-
gan was responsible for his success in his
suit for Mrs. Eastmans hand Edwards
was divorced recently from his former
wife. Mrs. Eastman was divorced from
her husband several years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
WORK AT FORT WASHINGTON.
Barracks and Officers Quarters Are
Building or to Be Built.

The new barracks building at For,
Washington. Md is rapidly approaching
completion, and in a short time will be
ready for occupancy by the additional
companies of coast artillery to be ordered
from Fort Monroe to the Washington de-
lenses.
There are now three companies of coast
artillery stationed at Fort Washington.
The post is to be enlarged to d five-com-
pany station. the new barracks building
being erected with this end in view
Contracts were recently awarded for the
erection of new double set of non-com-
mssioned officers quarters. and for a
number of other small buildings at Fort
Washington. Work will be started in a
short time.
1t is the intention of the military au-
thoritieS to make the Fort Washington
station one of the most complete military
posts in the country. The new barracks
building now approaching completion is a
handsome. roomy structure of brick and
stone. and is conveniently arranged for
comfort.