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The Washington times., 1909-05-16
ORGANIZE CHOIR
AT THE CATHEDRAL

One of the finest choirs in the coun-
try is now being organized for the Ca
thedrai of SIS. Peter and Paul, and will
soon be heard at the open-air services
on Sundays. and on special occasions in
the cathedral close. This will be the
first official choir Of the cathedral. The
new organization will be composed OF
both men any boys Boys Of the choir
viii hold rehearsals In the new choir
school on Saturday mornings, and will
receive special Instruction in voice
training and the church service. The
cholrmasLer IS Dr. Edgar Priest
The Washington times., 1909-05-16
GIVEN DIPLOMAS
AT CHEVY CHASE

Cnevy Chase College. on Connecticut
avenue extended. viii hold its annual
cenmencement exercises in the college
auditorium tomorrow evening at s
O clock.
Fifteen young women will receive
their diplomas. and, singing the praises
OF alma mater. viii depart for their
respective homes
The Washington times., 1909-05-16
TRAINED ANIMALS
REACH CITY EARLY
Hundreds of Boys Watch
Gentry Shows Unload
From Cars.

With the rising OF the sun. the Cen
Try Brothers dog and pony shows came
inte Washington.
Almost before the last train of cars
was uncoUpled. the first was unloaded
and on It's way across the city to the
show lots at sixteenth and U streets
northwest. AS the first, wagon drove on
the lot It was greeted by a cheer from
"A small army OF ungsters-self-c -consti-
tuted hosts TO welcome the shON
The bales OF canvas were soon unA
loaded and tents began to rise and
Transform the lots into a city of tents.
The animal tent was the first to 20 up.
Then the horse tents followed. and last.
but not least, came the big show tent
The erection OF TIE show tent, how
ever. did not appeal 10 many of the
volunteers on the ground. They were
interested in the menagerie. They stuck
as close to the heels Of the canvasmen
as it was possible for them to stick.
Feeding the Animals.
1t was not long before Queen, the
largest elephant. was getting her iii
OF peanuts. Archie, tho king OF the
monkey den. also Jared wen in that
line. The droves of dogs also received
attention.
washington's eagerness to see the
animals will be satisfied partly
tomorrow morning when the Gentry
Brothers parade passes through the
principal streets in the northwest. The
parade viii leave the grounds promptly
at 10 o'clock. II Will move in street
10 Fourteenth. in Fourteenth street TO
New York avenue. thence to Fifteenth
street, to Pennsylvania avenue, east to
Sixth. street. to Louisiana avenue, to
Seventh street, to + street. to Ninth
street, thence TO L, and over U back
TO the lot. Every morning during the
week the parade will be given, the
Reception This Afternoon.
Tiiis afternoon at O'Clock the men
sgerie tent with the Gentry show was
thrown open TO the public. The fact
that the animals would hold a recep-
tion was widely advertised. Long be-
fore the doors opened hordes of little
ones with their parents and nurses
waited in front of the doors When
they were opened the charges poured
into the tents and the attendants had
their hands full keeping the more dar-
ing beyond the guard lines.
For two hours the crowd surgcd in and
out. The majority of those visiting the
show lot went away determined to see
the performance. There win be two
performances daily during the week the
show is in town. one in the afternoon
At O'Clock, and one at night at
O'Clock
The Washington times., 1909-05-16

The American Beauty
grown by GUIDE reaches the height of
Rose cultivation. Prize winner at all
expOsitions. 12f4-F.
The Washington times., 1909-05-16

AIyer ROsendorf, the six-year-old
white boy, who was bitten ia the shoul-
in the rear OF his home, 1893 NJ street,
and who was treated at the Georgetown
University Hospital, is reported improv-
pated.
The Washington times., 1909-05-16
PROUD OF RECORD
AS MONEY MAKERS

Five hundred millions OF dollars IN
emergency currency notes are now all
made and safely stored away IN vaults.
and the 10 men who made 1t are proud
Of their job.
These money makers at the Bureau
OF Printing and Engraving had a dinner
at Rauscher's last night In celebration
Of the event with Director Ralph and
Louis A Coolidge, former Assistant Sec
retary Of the Treasury, as their guests
The Washington times., 1909-05-16

Baltimore and Return, SI.z5, Baltimore
& Ohio R r.. every Saturday and Sun
day. All trains both ways, both days.
except Royal Limited. City Offices, 1417
G st. and 619 Penna. ave.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1909-05-16
ENGINEER STRUCK
BY A FLY WHEEL

NORTH ADAMS. Mass, Ms.y ,s-rhe
bursting OF a small fly wheel 81 the
plant Of the North Adams Gas ana
Electric Light Company late last might
injured the engineer. F. D. Streeter. Sc
verely. and seriously crippled the eiec-
trio service, putting all the OUTLYING
portion OF the town in darkness.
The ny wheel weighed half a ton. One
section struck the engineer. breaking
his hip.
The Washington times., 1909-05-16
MAY PROCESSION
AT HOLY TRINITY
Priests, Altar Boys, and
Vested Choir March
With Children.

The annual May procession OF the
children of Holy Trinity Catholic
Church, Georgetown. took place this
afternoon at o'clock.
Miss Lois Spellman, as May Queen,
was attended by Miss Margaret Lii
Ian Cole, and Miss Madeline King.
The Gonzaga College Band led the pro-
cession. which marched out n street to
Thirty-fourth street, north TO Q street,
west to Thirty-fifth street. south 10 o
street and west 70 the church grounds
where the erowning exercises took
place.
More than three hundred children. ac-
eompanied by the priests and altar
boys of the parish, and the vested choir.
under Prof. George Herbert Wells, or
ganist and chOirmaster. took part in
the procession
A strawberry festival and dance will.
be given Monday evening. May 27, ~
the ladies Of Our Lady OF Victory
Church. New Cut and Conduit roads.
The committee in charge is composed of
Mrs. Bielaskt. Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Ket-
ner, and Mrs. Hayes, who viii be as
sisted by the young ladies Of, the par
ish-
At recent meeting Of the Dunbar
ton Chapter of the Epworth League,
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year; Louis z. Eieston.
president; w. H Houghton. first vice
president; Miss Gillian, second vice
president: Mrs. L p Hieston. third
vice president; Miss Leila Bagley.
fourth vice president; Miss Mabel Dar-
cey, secretary. and Mr.. j. Rohner,
treasurer
The Washington times., 1909-05-16

$1,000 Quality Mems Blue Serge Suits ....... 81.
The Washington times., 1909-05-16
BALTIMORE MAN
FALLS FROM BRIDGE

Badly bruised about the arms and
body by falling from the railroad
bridge at Patuxent, Nd, J ohm A. May
hew. thirty-eight years old, of Twen-
tv-ffth street, Baltimore, was brought
to the Casualty Hospital this morn
ing. His condition is not serious
Flowers for All Occasions,
weddings. commandments. Shaffer. 14th
and T-AdVt-
The Washington times., 1909-05-16
MARYLAND ROADS
SOFT AND DUSTY

soft and dusty IS the report on
Maryland roads made by ]. A. I.utz,
John Fester. and A H. Gait, who have
been making many miles over them in a
Mora. car. Through Pennyfield to the
Potomac, Rockville, and Olney they
found a very pleasant trip of about sev-
enty miles, in spite Of the need of rain
to harden the roadways.
The Washington times., 1909-05-16
PAY-AS-YOU-ENTER
CARS TO ANACOSTIA
Ten of Them Are Being Used on
the Eleventh Street
Line.

Ten pay-as-you-enter cars are running
on the Anacostia and Eleventh street
line of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company.
They have the old longitudinal seats,
giving plenty of standing room. They
We've made b. the Brill Company of
Ph adelphia. The exterior is red. with
yellow doors.
Only ten Of the cars were sent out
this morning, the others not being quite
ready. They viii be sent out one at a
time as soon as completed. The old
single truck cars are being sent to the
junk pile Those not disma ntled are be-
ing sold TO smaller systems in the
South
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
Darveau-Lashow.

Eli Darveau of Waterville and Miss
Mary Frances Lashow of Gardiner
We're married at st. Joseph's church at
o'clock yesterday morning, Rev. p. J.
Reardon officiating. The bride was at
tended by her sister, Miss Theresa
Lashow, and George Darveau, brother
of the groom, was best man. The bride
wore white satin and carried a white
prayer book.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served at the home of
the\ bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Darveau We're
the recipients of a large number of
handsome wedding gifts. They took
the $40 O'Clock train for short bridal
trip. Among the out-of-town guests
were Mrs. Mary Daryeau. mother of
the groom. and Allen and Edward But
Ter, cousins of the groom, from Wa
terVille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
Locals s; High School q.

A picked up team of local athletes de-
feated Gardiner High school 6 to Z in
a six-inning game at Quimby field Mon
day afternoon Tibhetts was in the box
for the locals and Moore for the High
school. The wind was pretty strong
and the spectators who had come to
witness the game passed the most of
the time in the friendly shelter of the
grandstand The next game on the
High school schedule will be played on
Quimby field Wednesday afternoon.
April a. The game will be called at
8 p. NJ Moore or Glidden will be in
the box for Gardiner High school and
Dwinal for Richmond High school. A
good game is expected. The following
was the lineup of the game Monday
afternoon:
Gardiner Iocals-Patterson catcher;
Tibbetts pitcher; Bredo, first base:
Chase, shortstop: G. Turner, second
base: Corbin. third base; Wakefield,
left field: f. Turner, center field; Nc
Donald, right field.
Gardiner High school - Eldridge,
catcher; L. Moore. pitcher; Moore, first
base: Eastman, slortstop; G. Talbot,
second base; Shepherd third base;
Turner and Kelley. left field: Glidden
and Cobb, center field; Blanchard and
E.. Talbot, right field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
THE 18th ANNIVERSARY
Of Rev. r. w. Plants Passionate in
Gardiner Appropriately Observed.

Surrounded by the members of his
parish and by his brethren of the
clergy, Rev. r. w. Plant, rector of
Christ church GpiscopaD Monday
evening observed the 18th anniversary
of his taking up the work of the Gar
diner parish. The exercises took place
in the spacious parish house of Christ
churches, themselves a tribute to the
and it vas an occasion of rejoicing
mingled with sorrow-rejoicing at the
gains which the church and parish
have made during the years that have
passed since Mr.. Plant came to Gar
diner. and sorrow at the losses of good
friends of rector and people who have
passed into the great beyond.
The receiving line consisted of Mr.
ard Mrs. r. w. Plant and their son
Woodford. After the guests had been
presented, the exercises We're varied,
and r. II. Gardiner, junior warden of
the church, called the gathering to or
der, and delivered an address that was
full Of warm appreciation for the rec
tor and his labors. Mr.. Gardiner, in
enumerating the good that has bnen
accomplished through the mediation of
the rector of Christ church spoke of
the CObhossee Inn Club. of which he
was the founder; the securing for Gar
diner of the House of the Good -Shep-
herd and the building up of that in
stitution; the remodelling of the parish
house; the purchase Of new rectory,
and many other acts.
Among the distinguished churchmen
present from out of the city were the
following: Bishop Robert Goldman,
Portland; Dean Il. l.. Vernon, Port
land; Canon ogden. Woodfords; Canon
George Bruce Nicholson, Waterville;
Rev. Charles +. Lee, Damariscotta
Rev. Ivan ]. F0rtin. Lewiston; Rev.
Brian Roberts, Augusta; Rev. w. F.
Livingston, Augusta; Rev. H. M. Fol-
som. Biddaford; Rev. l.. a. Parsons,
Brunswick; Rev. Culbert McGay. Bath;
Rev J. F. Shepherd, Portland; Rev
T.. l.. Pressey. Woodfords.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
DELIGHTFUL CONCERT
Given by Temple Quartet, Lewiston,
Assisted by Miss Andrews, Augusta.

A large crowd gathered at the High
land Avenue Methodist Episcopal church
Monday evening, despite the attractions
elsewhere, to listen to the entertainment
which was given by the Temple Quartet
of Lewiston, assisted by Miss Maud An
drews, reader, of Augusta.
The event proved to be an unqualified
success, the audience being immensely
pleased at the choiceness Of the program
which was presented and at the fine
manner in which the various members
of the quartet and Miss Andrews in her
contributions to the evenings entertain
ment performed their parts
The quartet was down ON the program
for four selections, and in each instance
there was an enthusiastic encore. Mr..
Horne scored hit with his tenor solo
my Dearest Heart" while honors were
shared by Mr.. Drake with his finely rem
dered bass solo. Beneath the Pines.'
Miss Andrews was at her best, and ev-
cry one of her selections, whether in a
heavier or lighter vein, attested the re-
markable versatility of the artist and
won for her well-merited applause. The
committee of the Highland Avenue
church which had the affair in charge is
deserving of great COMMUNICATION for Sc
curing so delightful an entertainment.
The program:
To Arms. Hosmer
Temple Quartet
Reading-Honor of the Woods, Murray
Miss Maude Andrews.
Night Witchery, Storch
Temple Quartet
Tenor solo-My Dearest Heart, Sullivan
Mr. Horne.
Reading-Ardelia in Already,
Miss Maude Andrews.
Medley from the South, Pike
Temple Quartet.
Bass Solo-Beneath the Jines, Cowles
Mr.. Drake.
Reading-Seected,
Miss Maude Andrews.
Spanish Serenade, Geibel
Temple Quartet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
New Organ for UniversaIist Church.

a new organ will be installed in the
main auditorium of the Gardiner Uni
versalist church sometime before June
Z next. This is the welcome announce
ment to the members of the UniVer-
salst parish and to all the friends of
the pastor and people in this vicinity.
The contract was signed Monday with
reliable firm which will at once be-
gin the work of building the organ, and
the task will be hurried to completion
so that the organ will be in place by
the date above named. The reason for
the rush is that the Maine Univer-
salist State Convention will meet with
the Gardiner Universalist church,
June 8, . and 10, and it is desired to
have the new organ in place and in
working order for the session of the
convention.
The Universalists of Gardiner, by the
way, are already making preparations
for this event, and anticipate the pleas
ure of extending a most hospitable
welcome to the Universalists of the
State and to the distinguished church
workers from outside the State who
will be present on that occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
Court Mems.

Frank S. Imbimbo was before Judge
Stafford in the municipal court Mon
day afternoon on the charge of having
liquor illegally in his possession. He
was fined 500 and costs, in default
of which he was taken to the county
Jail to begin sentence Of so days.
Another case was that Of Enr1co
Cassani, on a search and seizure war;
rant upon which Deputy Sheriff
Vickery and Officers Fish and Hunter
raided his home Sunday night and Sc
cured a large amount Of liquors F. q
Beane was counsel for the defendant.
The case was held sub judice by Judge
Stafford, who will announce decision
at 430 o'clock this afternoon. aieui
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
The Arbor Day School Meetinas.

Superintendent of Schools C. o. Tur-
ner is getting out a circular letter in
accordance with the general request of
the State superintendent of schools, to
the people Of the rural districts, for
meetings at the. various schoolhouses
on Arbor day to discuss a number of
questions vital to rural communities,
including the condition, needs and re-
sponsibilties of rural education Among
the questions to be considered are the
needs of the schoolhouses with respect
to repairs and additions; the estab-
lishment of a circulating library and
the question of installing State trav-
cling library; the establishment of an
experiment station for educational pur-
poses; and the forming of branch of
the School Improvement League of
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
The "Rio Grande."

Only. the finishing touches remain hto
be put upon Rio Grande" which Ia
to be given in Wilson hall Thursday,
evening next for the benefit of the
Board Of Trade The young peopls
have been working hard and it liz
purely labor of love, born of their
desire, from local pride in the inter
ests of this city. The tickets have
been going like hot cakes spread with
country butter like our mothers used
to make, and any who have not se-
cured their seats better get them stJ--'
day or they might have to sit at the
second table as the children did after
the company had left as in the good
old days of the long age. Be wise. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
WINTHROP CENTER.

The schools began Monday with0the
same teachers as last term. Mr., VII
lams in the Grammar room and Miss
Packard in the Primary. niu.
Arthur Jones, pastor of the Friends.
church, was given pleasant SURPRISE
at the church Friday evening, the9o
cason being to celebrate his birthday
A beautiful bouquet of pinks andstwo.
volumes of the Life of Christi were
presented him by his church. Refrvsh-
ments of ice cream and cake weraf
Served. n saw :.
The Easter services Sunday were
well attended. The, Auriel Quartet fur4
nished music. The. pulpit was decorated
with beautiful Easter lilies nhe
The w. C. T.{U. will meet with Mrs.
c. A. Cummings at the village Tuesday,
afternoon, April 10. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

The music committee of the First
Unversalist church count themselves
fortunate ir securing as organist Miss
Frances Arletta Baker of Gardiner.
Miss Baker has been playing for sew
eral Sundays at the First Baptist
church Of this city, in the absence of
tie regular organist of that church
and has not<Qnly given great. satisfacs
ton nut has received splendid endorse
ment by capable musicians as to her
accomplishments. Miss Baker will en-
ter upon her duties next Sunday and
the well-known choir of the First Uni
versolist church will no doubt main
tain it's high standard among the best
of choirs of Kennebec Valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

drill team from Co. A. was to enter the
competitive driIl which was to be a
part of the exercise of the evening.
When they left for Lewiston the Gar
diner boys We're in good spirits and ex-
pressed hopes of having a very pleas
ant trip. The company will on next
Friday evening undergo an inspection
at the hands of. a regular army officer.
and the boys are hard at work this
week getting ready for the ordeal
which, however, they are quite certain
to pass successfully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

hold water and sca1ding pain in passing it,
or bad effects following use ofliquor, wine
or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to go often
through the day, and to get up many
times during the night. 49,,
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When writing mention ~ essss| -
reading this generous ssss;Il
offer in this paper and
send your address to
DR.. Kil1ner & Co., Is, ss5-s.stllIs ||ei'i
Binghanlton, NY. The regular fftt-cent'
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all druggists. Don't make any miseak4
but remember the name, Swamp NAnr
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

back of the Independence ice houses,
started at about 1880 o'clock Monday
forenoon and burned briskly in the af-
ternoon, destroying a considerable lot
of valuable timber. The fire was I'M
der control late in the afternoon, after
hard work by volunteers. The brisk
wind made the task OF putting out the
fire difficult one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

Workmen of the Lewiston, Augusta
& Watervillc Street Railway began
Monday laying new iron on the railway
at a point near the Hallowell car barn
known as "Joppa." This is the first ac-
tual laying of rails on a job which will
before many weeks make a new rail
road of the section of track between
Gardiner and Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
Advertised Letters.

The following letters are advertised
at Gardiner for the week ending April
10:
Mrs. Fred NJ; Dow, Nellie NJ; GHlis,
Miss; Richards, Miss Edna
Gentlemen-Bailey, L. A.; Rechard,
Alfonso; Blodgett, H. D.; Carter, Rus
sell; Clark, Ernest w; Goodwin, Bert:
Hutchinson, John; Olsen, James go;
Pennell, S. G. '.-'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

Miss Dorothy Marston, who has been
passing a short vacation at home, left
yesterday for Wellesley, Mass, where
she will resume her studies in the
graduating class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

The Eureka Club viii hold a sale of
aprons, fancy articles and cooked food
Saturday afternoon, April II. continue
ing in the evening. at the store former
~ occupied by Smith Bros bakery,
Water street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

Repairs are being made at the pup
mill, and it is expected the mill VIII
be ready for the cutting up and bark
ing Of the immense log pile in two
weeks. The wood when prepared will
be shipped away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

Albert Mason, who has been living
with his family in Hallowell the past
winter, will shortly move to West Gar
diner, where he has secured employ
ment on the farm Of Towle Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

George Partridge, connected with
Johnson Bros. shoe factory, has taken
advantage of the slack season and has
gone to the home of his parents at
Greene for q short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

1t is expected that the steamer City
of Augusta, which is receiving repairs
down river. will be brought UP river
Wednesday. The steamer will be in
spected Thursday and Saturday will be-
gin the work of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

Miss Georgia Chapman, who has been
the guest of J. A. Snare and family,
Middle street has returned to her
home at Camden, accompanied by Mrs
Snare and daughter, Audrey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
Co. A Boys Go to Lewiston.

q, About so members of Co. A, I'd Reg.
n. G. s. NJ of Gardiner left on the
$50 car Monday evening for Lewiston.
where they went to attend the drill
and ball given by Co. !, LIST Reg. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

A large delegation from Canton Ever
green. No. Il, p. NJ, /. o. o. F., went
to Augusta Monday evening, as the
guests of Canton Augusta at the lat
ter's Easter Monday ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

If you are a good judge of olive oil
do try the 'vesca' oil sold by Beanes
Cash drug store. If you are not a
good judge, by all means try it, as it
is fully guaranteed and you will be
satisfied after using a pint or quart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

Mrs. Alice G. Moulton of Maiden,
Mass. arrived Monday for stay with
her father, G. c. Richardson, Pond
road, who is ILL., Mrs. Mouton has not
been in Gardiner for 10 years, and her
former friends were glad to greet her
once more.