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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-10-14
Trains Hits Automobile

Five Neutrality-suspicious. had an almost
miraculous escape from death while
crossing the tracks of the Chesapeake
Beach railway on Tuesday afternoon
last.
The afternoon train from Chesapeake
Beach struck the motorcar and scatter
ed four of the occupants along the
trseks completely demolishing the ma
chine. while Mrs. Albert F. Wolff, wife
Of one Of the members Of the party,
received injuries which will probably
end fatally. Her husband escaped by
c.inging to the engines cowcatcher.
The members Of the party. all OF
whom were taken to Casualty Hospit-
al, Washington, were:
George T. Isbell, an electrician at
the United States Capitol, lacerated
wound on the forehead.
Mrs. Jennie E. Isbell, his wife, suf-
fsring from shock.
Doris w. Isbell, 8 years old, their
daughter, lacerated wounds of scalp,
left arm fractured and shock.
Albert L. Wolf, machinist at the
CAPITOL, left arm lacerated, badly bruis-
cd and shocked.
Mrs. Eliza Wolff, his wife. perhaps
fatally injured.
The accident occurred at Grants
crossing where the new State road
from here to Warrington crosses the
railway. The automobile and the train
had just left here for Washington.
Passengers on the train saw the
speeding automobile. from their win
dows and commented upon the fact
that its occupants were apparently un-
| aware of the approaching train.
The automobile belonged to the office
Of the Superintendent of the Capitol
and had been sent to Baltimore recent
ly for repairs. 50 the superintendent
wanted it given q try-out, and two OF
his employees, assigned to the task,
took their wives along. They left
Washington shortly before noon, went
direct to Brandywine, Il miles beyond
here and on the return trip stopped a
| fhe Marlboro House for dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isell and daughte
were taken to the home Of Mr.. ant
Hrs. T. ]. Grant, while Mr.. and Mrs
Wolff were cared for at the crossinl
until the arrival of Drs. Sasscer an
Fox.
General Manager Paul Y. Waters, o
the Chesapeake Beach Railway, wal
on the train and arranged to care TO
the injured. An engine and spare car
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-10-14
Complaining of Road

Farmers and truckers living on the
T. B. road, one of the three highways
in this county selected for permanent
improvement under the SIS, 100000 ap-
preparation, are considerably wrought
up over the condition of the road be-
tween Surrattsville and Camp Springs.
The opinion il unanimous that the
contractor has not made the progress
on the road which might reasonably be
expected. 1t is claimed that the con-
tract for this road was let last May
and work started in June. Up to this
time not single foot has been COM
pleted, and between Camp Springs and
Surrattsville the crown of the road for
several miles has been taken off and in
places is practically impossible since
the recent rain.
The road begins at the District OF
Columbia line at Knox's farm, near
Good Hope, and traverses Spauldings,
Surratts and Brandywine districts.
Below Camp Springs there are at least
| 100 farmers and truckers who depend
upon this highway to get their produce
to the Washington markets, it being
the only convenient way to reach the
capital. This road also is the mair
highway to the high school at Surratts
vile, and many scholars use it daily il
the winter ard early spring months
the entire length of the road unde
contract is little more than six miles
and while the road is in fairly GOO
shape as far as Camp Springs, beyon'
this point it is in miserable condition
and if something is not soon done
will be practically impossible during
the coming winter. Farmers betwee
Camp Springs and Surrattsville will b
virtually shut off from the Washingto
markets.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-10-14
A DISASTROUS Fire at Bowie

A disastrous fire, famed by a
northeast wind, burned out the bust
ness dis trict of Bowie on Wednesday
night, causing loss of $50, 1000, and
threatening every home in the little
town. The signal tower and telegraph
wires of the Pennsylvania Railroad and
the wires of the telegraph companies
were burned to the ground and for
three hours Bowie was cut off from the
state. No lives were lost, but num-
Der of employees of the Pennsylvania
Railroad-the men who practically saw
ed the town from total destruction
sustained burns on the hands and bis
tered faces.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-10-14
LOST

COMING from the Fair on Thursday
~ of last week between Marlboro and
Groom P. O., a Brown Coat with grey
gloves in pocket. Any information
about them will be thankfully received
by
PETER WOOD CHICHESTER.
Aquasco, Md.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-10-14

at Marlboro waiting to take the
"race-track special to the city were
used to take the injured to Washing
ton
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-10-14
&oral ano 4ersonal
Friday, October IA, 1910
TIE ENQuIRxR will be pleased

Sseeive items, such 80 we'd
1ings, parties, teas and other
news of personal interest, with
the names of those present. The
items should be Endorsed with
the name and address of the
sender-not for publication, bat
IS q matter of good faith.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-10-14
The Race Meet

Grounds here will end today and no one
can deny the fact that it has meant
much for the business men of n arl-
boro' besides furnishing employment
for many other persons.
While most Of the patrons have been
followers of the races, the local attend
ance has been heavy and women have
turned out in goodly numbers. When
womenfolk become really enthusiastic
about thing, it is generally 60.
A course one mile and furiong
around has been decided upon because
the hackers Of the venture realize that
the old-fashioned mile course, long
popular in America, is out of date. It
does not meet the requirements of the
kind of racing to which Americans
have become accustomed.
Within this course trotting track
one mile around will be constructed,
and part of the space inclosed by the
trotting track will be used partly for a
steeplechase field.
The new track is sure to become
popular a. wintering place for horses.
1t is the intention of the management
to place the stables on high ground.
where drainage is good and infection
is mot likely to find iodgment, and
the main track will be in condition all
winter. The soil of the Fair Associations
property is light and sandy and it never
freezes, no matter how cold the wealth
er becomes.
The following is a list Of premiums
awarded at the Fair:
Dairy Products
Homemade butter, first prize:
Mrs. John T. Hall, Lothian, A A co.
and prize, Miss Edith Hill. Marlboro
Garden Products
Largest collection Of vegetable Mr.
Horace Crosier, Suitland.
Carrots, parsnips, tomatoes-MasteT
James Sasseer, Marlboro.
Egg piants-Miss Kate Merrick,
Marlboro.
Kohl rabi-Mrs. Mary E. Wilson,
Marlboro.
Lima beaas-Mr. j. II. Traband,
Marlboro.
Peppsrs-Mr Edw'd Tolson. Forest.
vile.
Potatoss-NE. w. F. Holmeae.
Landover.
Pumpkin. sweet potatoes Master
CHARLES MarbuTy, Marlboro.
Cut howers-Miss Bessie MeGregor.
FeEestyille.
Fruits-apples, pears-hr. w. F.
Holmead.
Field Products
Field corn-Mr. Franklin Weems
Washington.
Tobaeco-fas Smith. Marlboro.
Kitchen Products.
Cooked Ham-Mrs. r. ]. Nelson.
Fruit cake-Miss Minnie Chew.
Sponge cake, jumbles-Mrs John T
Hall.
Marble cake-Mrs A. T Brooke
Marlboro.
Chocolate eake-hrs. William B
Clsgett. Marlboro.
Loaf bread-Miss Minnie Chew. ,
Rolls-Mrs. K J Nielsen.
Graham bTead-Mrs. Mary E.WiIsor
Baking powder biscuit-Miss Fred
die Hill, Marlboro.
Soda biscuit-Miss Margaret Hill
Marlboro.
Hard soap, lard-Mrs. w. T Brice
Baltimore.
Soft soap-Nrs N Hill.
Pie-Aiss Cecil Traband, Marlboro
Candy-Miss Minnie Chew.
Caramel-Mrs, Fred Sasscer, Mari
boro.
Jellies-Mrs Joseph Chane > Bristol
Anne Arundel county.
Sour pickle-Mrs Frank CLANCY
Bristol.
Canned vegetables, canned fruits
preserves-Mrs r NJ McGrsgor. For
vile
Homemade Wines-Six Varieties
Catawba, cherry bounce-Mrs. r
McGregor.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1910-10-14

F. T. LATIMER, County Surveyor,
Hyattsville, Md. Phone, 30 K
R. E LATIMER, Dep'y Co. Surveyor
Upper Marlboro, or office at 226 18th
St. S E.. Washington, d G Phone,
Lincoln 70
We have the papers Of T. H. Latimer
and " J. Latimer from 1860 to 1910.
FebS,1y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-02-17
CHANGES LOCATION
Mrs. Sylvia Gaffney Purchases State
Street Store
TO Be MODEL ESTABLISHMENT
Brewbaker Building to be 0yerhauled and
Put in Excellent Repair

Mrs. Sylvia Gaffney. who has heen
in the millinery business at the corner
of Superior street and Wocdworth
avenue. for the last three years has
purchased the block on State street
commonly known as the Brewbaker
block and in the store room form erlv
occupied as a vaudette, will omen one
of the finest millinery parlors in cen
trsl Michigan In order TO be able to
move Mrs Gaffney has decided to close
out as far as possible all stock now on
hand and hsnce will begin a remova
sale in her old stand on SUPERIOR stree
on Saturday, February the nineteenth
Mrs Gaffnev commenced business
in Alma but three years ago openinj
up a millinery shop at that time.
Her success was assured from the star
and ever since the business has beer
steadily growing so that now large
quarters are necessary. She has b
all times enjoyed prosperous trade
and her success is but an example Of
the right business in the right hands.
In order TO facilitate the moving Of
the stock. a removal sale will be- hel
beginning the latter part of thi :
week During this sale she expects to
get rid of great deal of her stoc,
now on hand so as to save the expense
of moving it carpenters plasterers and
decorators will re at work In tn"
Brewbaker building, Transforming
what is now the remains of a moving
picture theatre into fine. up-to-date
millinery shop not to be excelled by
any in central Michigan. Mrs
Gaffnev exnects to have things 81
arranged that she can hold her mil
linery Easter opening in the new
quarters
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-02-17
GENUINE SURPRISE

On Friday evening. February l.,
1910. a vrey pleasant surprise was
given Mr. and Mrs. James Mcnamara
of Sumner township, they having sold
their farm and are about to move to
or near Mt Pleasant Isabella county.
There was about - present and after
PLAYING of games aud "A general good
time, refreshments were served. After
which followed few well chosen
remarks by Mr.. E. A. Potter. who in
behsf of those present presented Mr
and Mrs. Mcnamara with two beauti
ful pieces of silverware as tokens of
their friendship and esteem At late
hour the company dispersed, wishing
Mr.. and Mrs Mcnamara and family
as they go to their new home. helth,
happiness nd prosperity
One Who Vas There
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-02-17
IN ANNUAL BANQUET.
Phi Phi Alpha Literary Society Gave
Spread Friday Night.
|. {. ANDERSON TOAsTMAsTE
A Series Of TOaStS We're Responded to by the
Members and Guests

The annual banuet of the the Phi
Phi Alpha literary society of the
college was held In the parlors of the
Presbyterian church last Friday night.
The spread was served by the ladies of
the church. who had prepared the fol-
lowing menu:
OYSTER Cocktail
Olives Celery
Roast Chicken With Dressing
Cranberry Sauce
Pouaot au Gratin
Green Peas in Timbales
White and Brown Bread
Tomato Salad Mayonnaise Dressing
Cheese Waters
Moulded Ice Cream Cake
Coffee
Phi Phi Alpha Punch
The place cards were very neat and
original. They had been obtained by
one of the members who is now out
west. at the Alaska Youkon- Pacific
eADOsItloH. anu WcIc cdpahoso III
design. Louis E. Anderson. popularity
known in this city as, Indian"
presided as toastmaster and kept things
going with his ready wit. and his
jolly good nature. Mr.. Anderson.
during the evening, diG not fail to
let il he known that he was from
Omens, a clever piece of advertising
for his home town
Toasts were responded to nv num-
her of the mem bers and guests of the
evening, all of them bearing more or
less directly on the subject of Lincoln.
Ralph L. Yonker, representing the
Freshmen class spoke on Lincoln s
Love affairs. Edith Hewitt for the
Phiilamathean Literary socitey. on
Lincoln, The Bow, and Frank H.
Locker. of the class of '12 on Lin
coin The Statesman. Frank Hurst
told few of his delightful stories,
Jane Mckinney. for the Froebel
society, told of Lincoln's Droll side,
Cass Chase. 10, of the Heart of Lin
coin. JOY S Pettitt representing Phi
Alpha ri society of Olivet had the
toast, Greek 'Meets Greek, Adelbert
Lindley, Junior, Lincoln the Phi
Phi's Ideal and Clark Hull, of Ithaca
represented the Alumni. Ralph Vou-
Thurn. in the name of Frank Locker
and e b. Macdonald of Auburn
Seminary presented the society with
a picture OF Lincoln
The whole affair was hugh success
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-02-17

college spirit anu are shifting from the
commercial TO the regular college
work. which means that they will stay
from two to four wears longer than
the short course requires. This speaks
we'll for the influence of the college
Track aal base ball prospects are
good. In track, McCOmb. last wear :
CAPTAIN and one of the best sprinters
in Michigan will be back. Keopfgen
"A good man AT pole waiting a jump
iEg Chanel and Cook discus men are
among the old men remainging Of
the new men. Minsar. a big weight
man, shows up pro isinelv Ander-
son, Edgerton, King, Wilson and
Gage are other new men who intend
going in for track work
In base ball the back bone of last
years team. SANDY Duncanson. will
be right on oot and probably do most
of the twirling, Campbell. Phillips.
Johnson. Graham. Call and keopfgen
of last wears team are still in school,
and the newcomers who are In line tor
base ball beIths are Whitlock and
Javnos of Caro-. Brilmyer, southpaw
from Milford and others. BURKE.
voung wonder according to reports
from Marlette Will be on hand in time
to take place either on the pitching
staff or on the inteld. depending
where he makes good.
The schedule as far as completed is
as follows:
April 22nd and 23rd Kalamazoo at
Alma
April % University of Michigan
at Ann Arhor
April 2Sth-Ypsilanti at YDsilsnti
May 9Th and 1th Adrian at Alma
Nav 11th-M. A. G. at Alma
Nav IL Albion at Alma
Nav 20th-Hillsdsle at Hillsdale
May 2tst-M A. G. at Lansing
Nav 2sth-Olivet at Alma
June Bird and 4th-The Intercol-
legiste meet at Kalamazoo
June lith-Ypsilanti at Alma
June 10Th The Alumni at Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-02-17

orphan, to do all which NAV achieve
and cherish just and lasting peace
among ourselves and with all nations
Mr. Miller of Elwell who spoke the
same afternoon upon the subject of
Lincoln as the Great Commoner.
among other things. traced Lincoln's
life from early days in Kentucky.
through his bovhood in Indania. his
young manhood up through the Black
Hawk war. his service In the Illinois
legislature and in the national con-
gress. ard showed how in all he kept
himself close to the hearts of the
people. Mr. Miller is veteran of
the Civil war and although without
the advantages of special training
along speaking lines, he has a COM
mand of beautiful rythmatic English
which would do credit to even Lin
coin himself. He held his audience
to the closest attention and the burst
of applause which followed his re-
marks showed how well his audience
appreciated what he had said.
In the evening DIR. Hallenback of st.
Louis, gave an address. following out
in il the idea that although Lincoln
was dead in body. nevertheless his
spirit was still marching on to the
great benefit of his nation.
The association chOse Alma as their
meeting place for 1911, and elected ii.
j. Winchel their president and John
Greig their secretary and treasurer.
both of whom are from Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-02-17
HIGH SCHOOL BASKET BALL

The High school teams won two
games in the College gynssiium last
night. The Alma girls winning over
Lakeview nv score of 22 to IA. and
the boys defeating Owosso to a tune of
43 to 8 The girls game was fast and
ecxiting. the askets being made only
after hard work. Mabel WANT starred
for Alma and Georgia Call for Lake
view Time of halves 10 minutes.
Score at end of first half. 10 to TO-
Referee, Cook of Lakeview, Umpire.
Miss Smith of Alma.
The bows game was close and excit
ing. the first half. but in the second
half the Alma team opened up and ran
away from Owosso. The Owosso
Team was thoroughly out-classed and
could do nothing. kress as usual
starred for Alma with Wood and
Montigel close seconds Rentlv starred
in ,he point gaining line for Owosso,
making out of their points
Field basket -Kress 10 Wood 4,
Hood /. Fishbeck =, BentlY 3,
Fouls-Kerss 3 out of /, Norton ?
out of 8. Bentlv 0 in ,.
Score at end of first half 10 TO ).
Time of halves 90 minutes
Referee-Ward of Alma.
Umpire Gould of Owosso
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-02-17

training not worth mentioning But
in some way Lincoln was man of
ten tllents and to such life are ample
opportunities for deyelopement even
through those OF "A school and college
are wanting He then pointed ont how
as lad he read what few books were
avails ble and even borrowed the Re-
vised statutes of the state.of Indiana,
average boy certainly. After Doint-
ing to some of Lincoln's early life
and developement, he went on to
show his in tellectual strength partic-
ularly in the senatorial ainpatgn
against Douglas and IN his interpreta
tion of the constitution at the open
ing Of the Civil War. AS an interpre-
ter of the constition,- he said, Mr..
Lincoln was without n Leer that the
political and constitutional lawof Lin
coin are taught in the colleges and
universities of our country today He
compared Lincoln and Webster as ex-
Founders of the constitution and show
ed the great emancipator was even
clearer in his ideas than the great
Webster He pointed out how Liacoln
ovTethrew the sophisrty states
sovereignty with which the south had
been debauching the public mind for
thirty wears before the Civil War He
pointed out also how Mr.. Lincoln S
splendid intellect is indicated on every
page of his state papers which are
classics both in form and expression.
The address at Gettysburg. he said
which is regarded as one of the best
pieces of English composition. was
nothing extraordinary for Lincoln
but only typical
He quoted from Lircoln's last inau-
gursl address. delivered on the fourth
of March 1863 as being perhaps one
of the best of Lincoln's efforts, that
great address. of which these are the
concluding words 1T IL our hone
that this mighty scourge of war NAV
speedilv pass awav. hut If Good wills
that il continue till all the wealth
piled up by the boudmans two hun
dred fftv years OF ;nrequited toll shall
he sunk. and eyerv drop of blood
drawn with the la'h ne paid with
another drawn by the sword. yet as
was said three thousand years ago.
still IL must be said. the Judgements
o. the Lord are true and righteous
all together With Malice toward
none. with charity for all. let us en-
deavor to finish the work we are in.
To bind. up the nations wounds, to
care for him who shall have borne
the battle and for his widow and bis
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-02-17
Sc AESIER BEGINS
Attendance At College Hi her Than
is Usual at This Time
The Base Ball Schedule Promises a Number
of Very Fine Games

After the classification for this
semester had been completed at the
college 1t was found that the atteuG-
ace for the beginning or the second
semester this wear is higher than il
has ever been in the hisortv Of the
college for this time of the year and
bios fair to overun the ttrCe bEudred
mark Defore the end of the schooi year
which hitherto has been the highest
limit reached. There are AT present.
nerlv $50 Atudens enrolled
Another encouraging feature this
semester is the fact that so MANY of
the s'udetts who enrolle1 in Septem-
bernn for tbs shorter commercial
courses have become imbued with the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-02-17

the affair were very cautious in their
statements when seen. The owner of
the block said that he knew little of
the affair and that was from hearsay.
He had forgotten the name of the nan
and said that they had been tenants
of his but for a shor time. He under
stood that thew had been married only
last summer, but further than that
knew nothing of them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-02-17
FEBRUARY CLEARING SALE.
At Simon Messengers Dry Goods Emporium
On East Superior Street.

Simon Messenger advertises great
February clearing sale to commence
Saturday of this week Mr.. Messenger
Is merchant who ALWAYS does as he
advertises and the citizens of Alma
and vicinity can be sure that many
bargains await them Saturday of this
week. The sale continues for ten DAYS
For prices see The Record of February
10. Remember the sale commences
Saturday morning, February 10Th X
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-02-17
PROF. MITCHELL TALKS
Gives Address, on Lincoln in St. Louis
Saturday, Feb. II
AN INTEREST | Nc MEET NC
To Be Held in Alma Next year-H. j. WinChell
is Elected President

AT the annual meetingof the Gratiot
County Lincoln Memorial association
held at ths Colonial theatre, st. Louis
last Saturday. Prof. j. E. Mitchell
of Alma College gave scholarly ad-
dress on the sbiect of Lincoln. a man
of Intellect - He has made something
of a speciality of Lincoln in his work
along historical lines and hence is
authority upon this subject
Mr.. MIctchell said Lincoln was great
of intellect and great of heart.
He pointed out that it was hard to eX-
plain Lincoln's greatness from the
standpoint of heredity, environment or
scholastic training for his -sntece-
dents were the lowest and his enviro-
ments the uoorest, and his scholastic