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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
/ Great Tragedienne

The death of Helena Modjeska closes
the career Of one Of the most remark
able women ever seen Oh an American
stage. As tragedlenne none of her
contemporaries was her superior, and
but few If any her equal. Her life
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Death Has a Recent Harvest OF
Four People of International
Prominence.
EACH WAS GREAT IN HIS LINE
Modjeska, Crawford, Hitchcock and
Swinburne Had Carved Their
Names in Halls of Fame.

An actress, a statesman, a novelist
and poet, each standing In the fore
most ranks of those in his particular
line, have been called from the varl-
Gus scenes of their brilliant earthly
careers within a short period recently
Each was known and admired interna-
tionally and their deaths, all within
three days, deprive the world of fur
ther great works Which 1t had every
right to expect from such fruitful lives
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11
LussY-WALLAor.

Miss Julia Wallace. formerly OF St.
Mary's county, and Mr.. Clifford
Lusby we're married on Wednesday,
January 10th. 1909. by Rev. ]. I.
Winger, at the residence of Mrs.
Everett Lusby, aunt Of the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Lusby gave q
very nice wedding supper in honor
OF the occasion to the families OF the
contracting parties and Of the officiat-
ing minister. The bride was attired
in white silk and carried beautiful
white roses. Mr.. and Mrs Lusby
are residing at the home Of the groom.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11

There was very pleasant dane,
given at the residence Of Mr.. ans
Mrs, g D, Hammett, near Parl
Hall, on February 5, 1909 About
BOZ NJ the guests and music.ess
arrived, and 10 q very short time
The merry dancers began 70 trip the
light fantastic" to the strains OF
sweet music. About twelve O'Clock
they we're interrupted by an invita-.
zion to partake OF refreshments
which we're bountifully served by
the committe In charge. aud thorough
ly enjoyed by all present.
Dancing was again resumed and
kept up until the early hours Of the
morn. As the last strains Of Home
Sweet Home were played. we we're
still regretful that we could lot
lipger longer. 10 SO pleasanta crowd.
Those present we're. Mr.. and Mrs.
g. d. Hammet, Mr.. and Mrs. r. +.
Hammett, Mr.. and Mrs. Bonnie Red
mond, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Dyson,
Mr.. and Mrs Peter Cameron, Mr..
and Mrs. George Herbert, Mr.. and
Mrs Robert Sheppard. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Joseph Boothe. Mr.. aud Mrs. Pye
Cox, Mrs. Lizzie Cox, Mrs. Hen
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11
orphans, Court.

Tuesday. Feb. Q. 1909. Court
met--all the Judges present.
Answer Of Lewis K. Mattingly and
Robt. M. Freeman, executors. TO
she caveas to the.will Of James Neal,
deceased. fled by Combs 4 Loksr.
attorneys.
Last viii Of James A. Bullock i'd
mitted TO probate.
Account Of. sales OF the personal
estate Of James Neal filed.
Second account OF Samuel Law
renee Adams, guardian to Agnes
Adams. filed and approved.
Order Of Court passed releasing
George r. Wathen from all obliga-
tions TO his indentured appr nlice,
Arthur Yorkshire who has Left him
without cause.
Court adjourned TO Feb %. 1909.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11

One OF the most pleasant dances
Of the season was birthday party
given near ST. John s Church, at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs, Martin Yates.
Jan. 81, 1t being the 2lst birthday
OF their most attractive daughter.
All who know Mr.. and Mrs. Yates,
know full well that they are all noted
for hospitality. About 7.3O P. M,
the guest and music arrived, In q
short time the spacious room was In
readiness and the merry dancers
began to trip the light fantastic"
to the strains OF the sweetest music.
About IL o'clock the guests were
invited by the hostess to the dining
room where refreshments were
served In abundance. Dancing was
again resumed and kept up until
the wee hours OF morn. AS the last
strains of Home Sweet Home were
played we were still regretful that
We could not linger longer. After
thanking the host and hostess we
started for Home Sweet Home the
best place on earth to rest ones tir-
cd and sleepy head. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Yates.
Mr.. and Mrs, Alex Hebb, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. w. B. Graves, Mr.. and Mrs.
Luke Goldsborough. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Abel. Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
Goldsbourgh. Mr.. and Mrs. Bonnie
Wilkinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
While, Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Wilker-
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Jodie Hayden,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hayden, Mr..
Fand Mrs. Alex Abel. Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Clarke, Mr.. and Mrs. Lum Norris,
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Tippett, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Wood, Mrs, Bob
Abel, Mrs. Molly Thompson and
Mrs. Linton. Misses Ellen Brown,
Gladys Pilkerton. Redmond, Mary
Garner. Lizzie. Marie and zita Hay
den, Agnes Johnson, Grace Floyd.
Mary Hebb, Edith and May Bowles,
Berdena Russell. Mamie Martin,
Alma Abel, Lillian Wilkerson,
Bessie Thompson. Ethel Raley,
Louise Hayden. Agnes Brewer,
May Wise, Violet Good win, Amanda
Hebb. Ella Yates. Messrs. - Claude
Thompson, Alvah Thompson. Willie
Hebb, Frank Bowles, Claude Abel,
Joe While, John Garner. WIN. While.
Robbie and Phil Abel. J. R. Thomp-
son, Eugene and Eddie Bowles,
Roger, Alvin and Mace Hayden,
Willie and Lee Latham. John Hebb,
Warren Yates. Alyah Raley. Leo
Knott, John Drury, Vincent Brew
or, Walter Bevans, Vincent Wise,
Bernard and Sandy Magill. William
Garner, lyman aud Cecil Russell,
Bonnie and Bernard Latham, Willie
Wilkerson. HollaudGuy, Mr.. Mason.
Alvin Norris, Sam Raley. Allie
Pilkerton. Teunie Hayden and
Stephen Ra'ey. B. 81.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11
County commIssIoners

The Board Of County Commission
eFs met Tuesday last. and audited
road and other accounts against the
county. The amount expended on
repairs 70 the Court House to date
was. for material. e173 O3. and for
work. 1910.
The Board determined to meet on
shs second Tuesday in March (the
9th, proximo) for regular business,
and on Monday and Tuesday 10
March Court to hear applications Tor
transfers and statements and 10 re-
wise the Pension List. On thesetwo
days. no other business will be con.
sldered.
The Board passed 90 order for the
redemption Of $500 Of the Current
Expense County Bonds Of the issue
Of 1894. owned by g. B. GrsenweIl,
and drafted on the Sinking Fund 70
pay for same.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11
Hymeneal.


In the church Of the Immaculate
Conception, Nrchanicssille. on the
morning q February the eight In
the presence ofrelati ves'and friends,
Mr.. Charles Woods and Miss Migron-
cite Fowler were solemuly married
according to the rite Of the Catholic
Church By the Rev. Pastor, Joseph
V. Schmidt; s. j.. After assisting
at Mass and receiving Communion
they received the congratulations Of
their friends and departed by train.
for Baltimore where they intend to
reside.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11
EmabGms8asO.

Having receiving instruction at one Of
the best schooIs 10 the Union and been
granted o diploma, am prepared TO-
Efnbalin and conduct funerals at the
shortest notice. ! give personnel attsn-
ton TO all the details Of the business
Everything Ia my line warranted 20 De
first class and up-t0-date.
Respectfully,
EUGENE HALL,
LSrbid Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11
BuRcH FoxwELL.

Tuesday, February 9, 1909, at the
Jesuit Residence, Leonardtown,
Miss Lorena Foxwell was married
to Mr.. Ernest drS. Burch. The
groom is prominent citiz,n and
successful merchant Of Milestown.
The bride, who is daughter OF Mr.,
and Mrs. Thomas F. Foxwell. Of
Leonardtown. is one Of the sweetest,
prettiest and most popular young
ladies in the county. After their
marriage the young couple left for
q wedding trip. We wish them long
years Of prosperity and happiness.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11
LocalVise and Otherwise.

Some little ice has been gathered
In the county. but IL was rather thin.
The Orphans and Commissioners
Courts we're 10 session Tuesday.
See proceedings.
Since January /. $1,000 Of dog
aaxes have been turned in to the
Treasurer Of Montgomery county.
Note the new steamboat schedules
printed In this paper. The new
schedules went into effect on the 9th,
instant.
The PostofIice Department has is
sued an order closing She postofice
at Red Gate on and after February
~, 1909.
Don't forgot to attend the sale OF
horses and mules at MattinRly g Sale
Stables. Leonardtown, next Tuesday
February 18th.
The Charles county Almshouse
was burned on the morning Of Feb.
ruary 9th, instant. The 6ra was
caused by defective iue.
Friday next. the 18th. instant,
win be the centenary OF President
Lincoln's birth. and Governor Croth-
ers has declared the day Q legal
holiday. The Bank Of St. Mary's
will be closed on that day.
From the papers we learn that as
soon as Spring opens. the State Road
Commission will advertise for bids
and push the work on the roads
under the rev road law. The State
road bonds that have thus far been
sold, have brought premium.
William J. Garland. q former Balti-
more Police Magistrate was convict
cd by jury Saturday last of an at
tempt TO tamper with 9 Grand Jury
In the case OF q saloonkeeper. A new
trial win be asked. Thomas g.
Hayes scores the verdiotas the most
unrighteous ever rendered In a
criminal court. here or elsewhere.
A peculiar skin disease has broken
out among the pupils Of the public
schools at Westport. 18Th district,
and the school has been closed by
order Of health authorities A num-
Der OF grown people are also affected
BY the disease, which the doctors
call ''impetlgo Contagiosa. II the
malady is hall as bad as the name IL
must. be something awful. -Towson
.Naos.
From the Charles county Advocate,
we note that o Savings Bank Ii to be
established at Huehesvil.e with
James "a. Bowling, President; ].
Frank Coad. Vice President, and P.
Stanley Harrison, Cashier. Mr..
Bowling Is leading merchant Of
Charles county. Messrs. Coad and
Harrison are both residents OF st.
Mary's county and good men for the
positions.
The retirement last Tuesday Of
$500 Of the Current Expense Bonds
Of the County leaves 1880 Of that
issue still due, and this, Ia addition
70 the Court House bonds, makes q
total County bonded indebtedness Of
t26,bOO. To meet this obligation the
county has now TO It's creditin Sink
Ing Fund 49.O29.b6. The estimated
yearly receipts from Liquor Licenses
pledged TO the redemption of the
bonds. is $500.
:.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11
W. H. MOORE JoHE MUD
w. Fl. Moore q Co
GROCERs AND
Commission Merchants,
sLAcksMITTINc e WHEEL.
WRIcHTINC.

l wish TO inform my friends and pa
irons, that In addition to enlarQing my
Shop have installed the very latest and
best machinery and tools; lhave added
another forge and have secured tho SER
vices Of one Of the best Blncksmiths and
Horseshoers In Southern Maryland.
am now better prepared to do your
work quicker and better then ever before.
am also agent for SURRYS, DAY.
TONS, ROADCARTs, BUGGIES and
RUNAB0UTS, the latter keep on hand
and can give you q flrst class vehicle for
Q reasonable price. Come and examine
my stock and get my prices. / invite
your continued patronage and win serve
you with care and polite attention that
comes only with years Of successful buss-
ness experience. twill be TO your advan-
tage to place your orders with,
Yours respectfully,
ADAM 4. WHILE,
April 4--ti. I3luestown, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11
+. V0IGT
MANUFACTURING JEWELER
726 Seventh Street Northwest,
BETWEEN c. and n.
WASHINGTON, D. c.

Everybody has some friend
whom they wish to make
happy. 1t may be mother
or father. sister or brother. II
may be a wife. or it may be a
Isweetheart-and often them
selves.
Our stock of Jewelry and
Bric-a- Brac Is a complete.
Each piece has been carefully
selected and we feel satisfied
that a visit from you will
bear us out that we have as
fine a selection as can be
found anywhere. Why not
give us a call.
Any article that you may
select will be laid aside and
delivered when wanted. Ex-
perienced clerks. Polite at
tention,
WATCHES, DIAMONDS, EN-
BLEMS. RINGS, SILVERWARE,
CLOCKS and BRONZES, PRAYER
BOOKS rnd MEDALS.
725 7th Street. N. w. Washing
ton, d. o.. is the place and the man
TO deal with is E. voIGT.
Everyone who deals with vOigt Is
pleased.
Nov. 12-ly.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11

There will be o dance at Chaptico
Hall. on Friday. February 10. Should
Friday be bad day. II will be on
Monday. 22ud. Plenty Of good oys-
tors and other nice things TO make
time pleasant. Proceeds for the
benefit Of the Hall. Don't fail to
como.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11
supper For 81. PauI,s Church.

The annual Supper for the benefit
OF st Psnl's M e. Church will be
held at Hotel Lawrence, Leonard
town, on Wednesday. February IL.
at z, pm. II the 18th be not fair
day, the Supper will be postponed
until the next evening. Don't fail
to attend.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11
Guy BowLEs.

Henry ]. Guy and Miss Sarah A..
Bowles we're married al st. Alloy
sius' Church, Leonardtown. Feb
ruary s, 1909. Our congratulations
and best wishes.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-02-11

Events Of national interest, now
trnnspiring at the capital, are fully
covered By Washington Sunday Star.
{ I'D By Ell dealers.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-01

tain sides was the most beautiful ever
seen by him. He was surprised that
ogden City had grown so much and
said he had no idea there was so much
to Ogden, and declared 1t was unfor
tunate that a traveller going through
on the railroad could see so little OF
the city.
He visited the Federal building and
said he believed the people OF Ogden
had as good building as was built
anywhere by the government for the
purpose il was intended.
He observed that from the new
buildings that were being erected. Og-
den evidently is prosperous.
Mr.. Hitchcock is soon to have a
great trip. A notable hunting party
Will assemble in northern Arizona
within ten days. Mr.. Hitchcock. Cecil
A. Lyon, member OF the National Re.
publican committee from Texas, Ralph
Cameron. delegate to congress from
Arizona. and the latter's secretary, E.
w Zachau. will meet In Flagstaff. AT
izona. and go TO Holbrook, whence they
will take to the wilderness r. a
Smith. Arizona's national committee
man. is expected to join the party at
Holbrook. Deer and bear are the big
game of northern Arizona which the
hunters will pursue.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-01
DIES AT [ E R
A SURGICAL
OPERA 7 ION
RAILROAD AGENT AT ROCK
SPRINGS PASSES AWAY.
Had Been In the Employ Of the Com
pany at That Point Thirty
three Years.

Felix Levesque. general agent of
the Union Pacific road at Rock
Springs. Wyo.. who has been an in
mate of the general hospital for the
past ten days. died yesterday after an
operation and his remains were ship
ped 10 Rock Springs last night where
funeral ceremonies will be held Fri
day afternoon. Mr. Levesque has
been continuous agent at Rock
Springs for thirty-three years. and
Chief Clerk Olmstead. of Superinten-
dent Whitney's Office refers to the
deceased as follows:
"Mr Levesque was one of the old
est employees in the Union Pacific ser"
vice and a faithful. honest and indus
trious man He was thoroughly IA
miliar with the heavy coal business at
the big coal camps and his death is
a big loss to the company. He en-
joyed the respect and confidence of
his superiors and Superintendent
Whitney and other officials OF the
Utah division will be present at the
obsequies Mr. Leyesque left large
and interesting family who have the
sympathy of wide circle of railroad
friends at this time"
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-01
NEW DEPOT TO Be
STARTED MONDAY
Plans Now the Hands of Engineer Campbell Call
Large Building-Wok Passenger Tracks Progressing
Other Improvements Are in Sight-BIllion
Dollars to be Expended.

The revised and approved plans for
the Hartman joint freight depot at
ogden have Just been received by En-
gineer a. Q. Campbell and the work
of eXcavating for the handsome new
100000 structure viii begin next
week. The structural iron was order
ed last week and Will arrive within
forty days-or as soon as the basement
is completed and the walls ready TO
receive the heavy steel frames. The
basement of the new building will be
utilized for the storage of records and
for .avatory and toilet purposes, and
the first floor will be occupied by
Cashier McGaw and his staff and the
receiving and shipping clerks. with
freight handlers and checkers and the
like
Joint Freight Agent w. H. Chevers
Will have palatlal headquarters on the
second floor and behind his Office will
be located the hundred or more desk
men who are required during the en-
tire year TO keep things moving regu-
larry and eXpedItiously in the heavy
traffic TO and through Ogden.
The impression obtains that the new
depot should be completed and ready
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-01
CABINET OFFICER
VISITS CANYON
General of the United States Hitchcock Surprised
at the Scenery and the Size Of Ogden-Rch Col
orng of Canyon Shrubbery Pleases the Secretary.

This morning at $50 o'clock Post
master General Of the United States
Frank II. Hitchcock. arrived in Ogden
from Yellowstone Park. Accompany
ing him was Postmaster Fisk of San
Francisco and Assistant Postmaster
General Hall The gentlemen were
taken in charge by Postmaster Shurt-
Tiff and William GlaSmann. The lat
ter gentleman took the party for an
automobile ride through the city and
up the canyon. reaching the Weber
Club rooms on the return at IL O'Clock
where a. R Haywood rendered the
party luncheon John S. Houtz. Cap
tain r. T. Hulaniski and Judge Hey
wood and others greeted the party at
the club and, at the conclusion OF the
luncheon al / o'clock. the party left
for Salt Lake TO remain there a cou-
pie of hours.
Mr Hitchcock was the chairman of
the Republican National committee
during the Taft campaign and is said
to be the Presidents S closest friend In
tho cabinet
General Hitchcock stated that 1t had
been a long time since he appreciated
anything so much as the ride through
Ogden canyon He said the scenery
and the varied coloring Of the noun
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-01
GONGS TO SOUND
FIRE WARNINGS

Chicago. Oct. 1.-Gongs on the pa
troll boxes in the downtown district
that will sound an alarm when engines
arc rushing to fire will In the future
warn policemen TO clear the streets.
This will greatly accelerate the move
ment of fire apparatus. it is claimed.
Delay that is costly 10 insurance
companies is frequently encountered
by flremen on account oil the difficulty
in moving engines and other apparatus
through crowded thoroughfares.
The police signal system in use in
the downtown district is equipped
with gongs for calling patrolmen TO
the boxes I'm cases of emergency
These boxes are two blocks apart. and
n policeman can hear the ringing OF
the gong no matter where he Is il on
the street.
When he hears the gong sound a
warning he goes 10 the patrol box and
is told of the fire and its location
Before the fire apparatus reaches the
corner at which he Is stationed the
policemen have had time to clear the
streets and the engines pass ON with
out delay.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-01

a. B Patton. No. 1906 Twenty-fourth
street.
Republican Primaries tonight
at s O'Clock. For place of meet
Ing see official call at the head of edi-
torial column In this paper today. =
Kemmerer Coal guaranteed the best
Sold only by NJ. L. Jones Coal Co.. Ind
140. Bell 499K.
Anthracite CoaI.-Fill your bin be-
fore cold weather. Phone 27. John Farr
What is home without B. & G. But
ter. =
A Contraetor-Are you looking for
contractor? If so look In the "Busi-
ness Directory" In the Evening Stand
ard. and you will find the card of a
contractor, who Is ready to furnish
estimates free on any work you may
want done.
Republican Primaries tonight
at S o'clock. For place of meet
Ing see official call at the head OF edl.
torial column in this paper today. =
All want advertisements for the
Evening Standard must be paid in ad.
vance after October 1st, 1909. No ex-
ceptlon to this rule.
DR.. EPPERSoN's
Dental Office is now on the third floor.
First National Bank Bldg
New Equlpment-Nearly S12.000,00
worth OF new rolling stock and motive
power equipment is about to be placed
In service on the lines comprising the
Union Pacific-Southern Pacific system.
This includes some of the equipment
orders placed during the year. given
in the spring or early summer and on
which delivery is in progress as well
as orders for 1000 cars.
Send your want ads with the cash
TO the Standard Office No want ads
taken over the phone
Don't be deceived; the white enam-
eled oven Is only used on the Bucks
Ranges and Cook Stoves. White glass
enamel is not damaged by heat, as
porcelain Is We are exclusive agents for
Bucks Goods. Sidney Stevens Imple-
ment Co.
All want advertisements for the
Evening Standard must be paid in adj
vance after October 1st, 1909 No ex-
ception to this rule -
Mrs. L. c. Vickery, residing at 24S
Twenty-ninth street. returned yester-
day from a two-months' visit TO her
brother. living at Opal. Wyoming.
The home equipped with a Bucks
Range and Stoves is the Happy Home
Even heat. perfect cooking. Sid
ney Stevens Implement Co.. Exclusive
Agents. -
The subscribers on Wall and Pa
cific avenues and between the two
will receive their paper one hour later
for next three days, because the car
rier left town without notice.
Send your want ads with the cash
to the Standard Office. No want ads
taken over the phone.
Manson at Syracusc-A telegram re-
ceived today from Superintendent z.