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The Washington herald., 1910-09-18
Mount Pleasant.

The Mount Pleasant Citizens Associa-
ton was organized In February. 1910.
and grew out OF a concerted movement
OF the citizens of Mount Pleasant 10
preserve for a public park a certain trl-
angular space in Park road. Just west
of Seventeenth street. This triangle was
about TO be dishgured by one-story store
buildings. when thirty residents OF the
neighborhood, feeling that the space
should be preserved for park purposes.
voluntarily subscribed a sufficient sum
to purchase the property for $3.50. They
have expended, in addition. 500 for taxes,
sidewalks. and other improvements, and
have offered the property TO Congress
for two-thirds OF what it has cost them.
The committees, although recently ap-
pointed, have engaged I'm earnest works
In the direction of improvements of
streets. private yards. sanitary condi-
TONS street car service. sidewalks. and
lights.
The association is composed principally
of young men who own their homes.
The spirit OF the meeting is always In
tense. and there is abundant enthusiasm
in every movement undertaken!
The officers of the association are
William Henry White president; DIR. W.
d. Bigelow. vice president; j. q. Will
liams, secretary: w. F. D. Heron, treas
urer
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CREED N. FULTON.

some distance down the river. where the
current was swift and dump IL overheard.
Responsible for Potomac Park.
Mr.. Church conceived the idea OF TAX
ing this mud and silt and dumping IL on
the submerged bottoms, thus saving much
expense, and. at the same time reclaim
ing the bottoms. Finally the reClamA-
ton scheme was successful.
The association took an active part
with the government. District. and rail-
road officials in working out the recon-
struction OF the railroads in South Wash
ington. In the matter OF street extern
sion. sewerage, lights. police and fire pro-
lection. and better and more schools. the
association has always been active.
The association is making an effort %
have the government extend Potomac
Park eastward. and II is also working
in the interest Of the widening OF the
river channel
The officers OF the association are r
Harrison Johnson. president; DR.. NJ. F.
Thompson, vice president; Frank p Gil
more. secretary, and w. A. H. Church,
treasurer
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Brentwood Park.

The Brightwood Park Citizens Asso-
citation was organized in 1897 by William
Mex Clayton. and has one of the largest
memberships of all the District asso-
Citations.
When the association was formed
Brightwood had no sewers, public water.
schools, sidewalks, paved streets, post
Office. fire or telephone service. The car
service was bad. with double fare TO the
city
Now it has paved streets. sidewalks.
telephone service, public water. sewerage.
post-office and delivery, fire and patrol
service. a $4,000 school building, and
through car service to the city.
Committee Works wonders.
All this has been brought about largely
through the work OF the association.
It's work is done through committees.
the chairmen of which form an executive
committee,
A three minute car service to the city
or the Brightwood avenue line was pro-
cured through the joint action of this
and sister associations. Many streets
have been opened and lighted as the
results of its efforts and throughout the
subdivision there is evidence of progress.
It's president. William Nick. Clayton. is
president OF the federation OF citizens
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East End Suburban.

The East End Suburban Citizens As
ISOLATION was organized May s. 1901. and
has done much 20 procure Improvements
for that section east OF Fifteenth street
northeast.
Through its efforts Graceland Cemetery
was purchased and made a public park.
II has made Il a point 10 offer induce
ments 10 manufacturing concerns 10 To-
cate in the eastern section, and as re-
suit several plants have been put into
operation. giving employment 10 hundreds
Of persons
II brought about the widening OF
Biadensburg and Benning roads. the ex-
tension of N street east 10 Twentieth
street. Maryland avenue 10 N street, and
H street east Of Fifteenth street.
Now Has Car Service.
The extension OF New York avenue 10
Bladensburg road was brought about
through the efforts OF the association,
and the building Of the car line on the
Bladensturg road was fostered by II.
It has lent its influence TO the reelama-
ton OF the Anacostia Flats. and the re-
lluNdi VI Il4t ltlldl lloIlAut4Oilo anu many
other projects OF Importance 20 the en-
tire city.
The officers are William II. Earnest,
president; Charles r. Talbert. first vice
president; J. A. Rupert. second vice
president; n. Auth. third vice president
John II. Rupert. fourth vice president:
r. F. Chonie fifth vice president: r. E.
Ditto. treasurer. and James NJ Wood.
secretary.
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Smith. president; NJ. I. Weller. vice pres
ident: D. N. Hildreth. secretary. and A
Girouard. treasurer.
GEORGETOWN.

Fifteen years ago the Georgetown Citi-
zens' Association was organized.
1t has had as its presidents some OF the
leading men OF the District. representing
a territory with population of 10000
The association is recognized by District
officials for its conservative views. and its
one great effort is to make the organiza-
ton a model OF its kind. It was reor-
ganiZed three years ago. and since then
the association has been one OF the most
active forces in the District
Records or the past several years show
that energetic efforts have been made to
secure a fair treatment of Rock Creek
Valley project, the enlargement OF West
ern High School. the opening OF Brown
street. the installation of a trunk line
sewer North of r street. the removal Of
the reservoir at Wisconsin avenue and
r street. and the paving OF Wisconsin
avenue and P street. Several OF these i'm
provements have already been consum-
mated. and the browning effort for the
past year Is the passage by Congress of
a bill obtaining for Georgetown the beau
tiful tract OF land known as ''Montro5e."
for public park.
Endorsed hudson Plan"
The association has protested vigorously
against using Rock Creek south OF p
street as dump, and has directed it's ef-
forts toward keeping the stream open. 1t
has Endorsed the Judson refunding debt
measure. the safe and sane Fourth, and
bill regulating the liquor traffic in the
District II has opposed bill board post
ing and encouraged the aviation meet
project. and m every movement OF pub
lie interest II has taken an active part.
President "A. K. Paris says 1t would
be unfair 10 the good women OF the west
end II acknowledgment was not made
them for their interchangeable efforts.
through many years. in influencing legis-
latiOn in favor OF the park.
Those who direct the affairs OF the as
ISOLATION are A. K. Paris, president;
Thomas ]. Stanton, vice president: J.
Hadley Doyle. second vice president;
William NJ. Dougal, treasurer, and Frank
P. Leetch. secretary.
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Lincoln Park.

Lincoln Park Citizens Association was
organized March l. 1903. and, though a
young body, It has been very active. Its
field embraces that territory lying adj
jacent TO Lincoln Park and extending east
10 the Eastern Branch.
II has been especially active in large
matters such as the reclamation OF the
Anacostia, fats, the removal OF the penal
institutions from that section of tho Dis
trict, establishment Of Fairgrounds
change in date of inauguration. and other
matters Of Importance TO the entire city.
Better Fire Protection.
Through its efforts new schools have
been built. streets opened. paved, and
lighted, fire and police service increased,
and sewerage system extended. It has
been very active IN an effort TO have that
section Of land occupied by the penal in
situations set aside as public playground
Its affairs are in the hands or D. a
Edwards, president. George l. Linkins,
VIC president; Charles E Riordan. Secre-
tary. and Seth d. Gage. treasurer.
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the installation OF electric lights. erec-
ton of fire and police stations. the ex-
tension OF Albemarle street from Rock
Creek TO Tennallytown. Massachusetts
avenue from Rock Creek 10 Nebraska
avenue. and the general repair Of streets
throughout the section.
Obtain Better Streets.
Sidewalks. macadamizing of streets.
Improvement OF car service. increasing
school facilities, and the planting OF
shade trees have been given constant at
tention by the association.
The officers are Charles c. Ian asst p
president; Col. James L. TAFT. 4. & W;e
president: DR. John w. Chapped second
vice president; Isaac z. Shoemaker, I .ird
vice president; DIT. A Nj. Raj, fourth
vice president; Christian Heurich, fifth
vice president: S. McCoTnss Hawkins,
secretary; G. r. Payne. treasurer; F. w
Bangerter, sergeant-at-arms
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West Washington.

The West Washington Citizens AssO-
citation was organized in 1907 and II is
one OF the most active Of tho suburban
associations. II looks after the welfare
OF that territory lying along the Conduit
road and in the vicinity OF Chain Bridge.
When the association was organized
there were no sewers. fire or police pro-
lection. or water mains IN that section.
The roads were neglected and in bad con-
dition. and the manner OF repairing them
was inefficient.
PrOds Traction Company.
The car service 10 the city was made
quate and the conditions generally were
far from being conducive TO homeseekers.
otter three years Of concerted EFFORT on
the part OF the citizens, lights have been
placed along the important roads. ana
sewers have been installed. patrol servics
increased. sidewalks laid in many places,
and TIE prospect for getting a chemical
engine in the near future is good.
The officers Of the association are Greed
NJ. Fulton. president Joseph T Sherier.
vice president: Charles A Baker, secre-
tary, and Charles r. Morris, treasurer.
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Columbia Heights.

The Columbia Heights Citizens Associa-
ton looks after the interests of that ter
ritory bounded by Spring road, on the
north. Georgia avenue on the east. Flor
ida avenue on the south. and Fifteenth
street on the west. The association is
said 10 owe its origin TO an uprising Of
Columbia Heights citizens. twenty years
ago, IN opposition 10 a municipal project
TO establish a contagious disease hospital
Just north OF Florida avenue.
The association is distinctly home in
stituuon, presiding over a neighborhood
OF homes.
The associations annals show that all
the Improvements OF public nature in
the territory have been obtained through
the organized efforts Of the citizens. OF
the more important Improvements are the
extension and opening of Eleventh street
the extension OF the Eleventh street car
line 10 Monroe street.
Wins Railway Fight.
The Importance Of the opening Of Flew
enth street can only be understood by re-
ferrfng to previous events. The old Belt
Line Railway Company had proposed TO
lay its tracks IN Sherman avenue, thence
westwardly along Kenesaw avenue to the
Zoo Members of the association rallied
against the proposition, and invited the
District committeeman of the House Of
Representatives and the Senate to ride
with the officers over the territory in or
der that the objections might be pointed
out and seen at close range. The result
Of the tour OF inspection was the defeat
OF the project and. as an outcome, the
street railway tracks Of Columbia
Heights are restricted 10 the wide north
and south streets.
The association has conducted a long
and successful fight against overhead
wires and the extension OF the express
service has been perfected, through the
efforts or the organization. The alley
opening law, for which the association
labored long, has more than justified and
repaid the efforts put forth.
Further achievements OF the associa-
tan, accomplished by representing popu-
lar needs to men in control. may be seen
by simply looking around. Sidewalks,
curbing, paved streets. shade trees, lights.
sewerage, and parks are some of the
things that tell the story OF the asso-
cations work.
The officers are Judge Charles S. Bun
dy, president; William H. Saunders, vice
president: Charles H. Underwood. second
vice president: w. r. Hillyer, third vice
president; W. B. Todd, secretary, and
Louis H Stabler, treasurer.
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North Capitol and EckiHg-
ton.

The North Capitol and lexington Citi-
zens' Association was organized January
Is. 1886. for the purpose Of securing street
lights for that section known as Ecking-
ton and BlOcmingdale
At that time the Electric Power Com
pany maintained a few lights IN Ecking-
ton. but. fearing that the company might
take down the lights. leaving the subdi-
vision in darkness. the citizens took up
the matter with the District Commission
eFs. Now all the streets ia that vicinity
are well lighed.
This association prevented the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company
from disseminating transfers 10 the Mary.
land and suburban lines. and 10 this as
ISOLATION belongs the credit for the SEW
ice that now exists on the suburban lines
that pass through that section. Il main
tanned a hard and constant fight until
suitable service was secured.
Body stirs Authorities.
The opening up of Rhode Island avenue.
Adams. ". and T streets 10 Fourth street
northeast was brought about through tho
efforts Of the association It secured the
erection Of engine house, No II, and
practically all the streets that have been
paved and all sidewalks that have been
laid in this section has been done at tina
recommendation OF the association.
II procured a large fountain for Trux-
tun Circle and prevented the Capital
Traction Company from rusNing its line
through the circle. Il secured the erec-
tion OF Emery. lexington. and Gage
schools.
Its officers are DR.. Edgar D. Thompson,
president; William J. Hughes, vice presi-
dent; A. o. Tingley, secretary, and Scion
C. Kennon, treasurer.
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East WASHINGTON.

The East Washington Citizens Associ-
alton enjoys the distinction of being the
oldest association in the District. II
was organized in 1870.
The history OF this organization is so
interviewer with the history and develop
Dent OF the National Capital that 10 un-
dertake 10 enumerate even small por-
ton OF its achievements would require
pages
It's local field OF action has been con-
fined TO that territory east Of North and
South Capitol streets. portion of which
is one of the most historical In Wash
ipgton. A history OF the association has
been written and contains many his
torical facts unknown 10 the average
reader.
In this association a motion was first
made TO celebrate the laying of the cor
ner stone OF the Capitol on September
is. 1894. and through the combined action
OF this and sister associations the cele-
bration proved a great national event.
1t brought about the opening OF the Con-
gressional Library in the evenings and
on Sundays. thus making its field of
usefulness almost double.
It has fought for many years to have
the penal institutions In this section OF
the city removed. and through its efforts
has accomplished its purpose
Victories of the Association.
II caused the removal OF potters' field.
and induced Congress to set aside a por-
ton OF Garfield Park as a public play
ground. The matter of filing in Of James
Creek Canal was brought about through
the efforts OF the association, and no
agency has worked more vigorously for
the elimination of the Anacostia Flats.
It's minutes are replete with such evil
dence.
One~of the most notable achievements
OF the association was the obtaining from
Congress OF an appropriation OF $1,000
for the erection of the Pennsylvania
Avenue Bridge.
This is what Chairman Powell. Of the
House District Committee. said of the
members of the association, regarding
this appropriation: They have been
earnest In and out Of season In pushing
the enterprise. and by their earnestness
and intelligent push they have accom-.
plished the work. -
II raised through it's own efforts fund
10 celebrate the completion of this
bridge, and the event was a notable
affair.
Its present officers are Thomas w.
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Burkett. Commissioner Rudolph, Samuel
Gompers. Gen. George H. Harries. and
other prominent business men were pres
ent ard made addresses.
1t was at this banquet that Senator
Burkett made a speech that surprised
the citizens of Washington, by declaring
that school conditions in the District
were shameful and a reproaeh 10 the
nation and that IN Nebraska they would
not treat mules as school children are
treated in the National Capital
In the matter of proper school facil-
tiles this association has given constant
attention and has accomplished much.
Beauties Park Drive.
A notable piece OF work done by the
association was the removal from the
corner of Bryant and First streets a
store which stood on a triangle adjoining
Mcmillan Park. Congress appropriated
necessary Funds to purchase the tri-
angle and IL Is now the main entrance
TO the park. Upon this triangle will be
erected the Mcmillan memorial fountain,
at a cost of $4,000.
II obtained the opening and paving OF
s street from Second to Third. 1t pre-
vented the locating of District stables
at Second and Bryant streets.
1t has procured lights for many alleys
in this territory; granolithic sidewalks,
additional mail boxes, additional police.
a temporary school house, and many
other improvements have been brought
about through the efforts of this asso-
citation.
The officers are: Edwin a. Neiss,
president; Calvin Famsworth. vice pres
ident; DR.. Alexander D. Cobey. second
vice PRESIDENT Frank NJ. Hoadley. sec
rotary. and Frank R. Wheater. treasurer
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Northeastern Suburban.

The Northeastern Suburban Citizens
Association was organized in 1897 and
has been very active in securing i'm
provements in the suburb known as
Langdon.
At the time OF organization there were
no macadamized streets north Of Bladens-
burg road. Since its organization
Twenty-second, Claiming. Franklin, and
Twentieth streets and Rhode Island and
Mills avenues have been macadsmized.
and several other streets are soon 10 be
improved
Gets New school.
II also has to its credit the Langdon
schoolhouse, the Langdon fire engine. and
other important improvements, including
water, sewerage, lights, pavements, and
police.
The growth and general appearance OF
the little town tells the story OF the as
sociation.
The officers are L. II. Patterson, presi-
dent: l. J. Baker. vice president: s. G..
Mason, secretory; Wilton Harvey, treas
urer
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North Washington.

The North Washington Citizens AS
ISOLATION was organized January y. 1903.
and has a membership of 2s9. It's field
OF action embraces Bloomingdale, lie
Droit Park. and Reservoir Heights. Fol-
lowing the regular business sessions OF
the meetings this association always has
some prominent person to address its
members on some public matter.
1t is the only association that holds a
large annual banquet at one of the down
town hotels. Last winter the affair was
held at the Riggs House. and Senator
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Northwest Suburban.

ISOLATION was organized in June. 1906 at
Tennallytown, and looks after the inter
ests of that section of the city west OF
Rock Creek Park.
The most important public improve
ment brought about through the efforts
of the association was the Inauguration
and execution of a plan to consuuc;
service sewers misplace OF trunk sewers.
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Park View.

The fostering and advancing OF all
public interests in the District of CO.
lumbia. especially in that section
bounded by Georgia avenue on the west.
Soldiers Home on the east. Rock Creek
road on the north. and Harvard street
on the south. is the object Of the Park
View Citizens Association, which was
organized March l, 1908.
Though comparatively young. this asso-
cation has accomplished great deal for
that section lying adjacent to the Sol
diers Home This subdivision. known
as Park View, embraces one of the high
est tracts of land in the District and
commands an excellent view of the city
and surrounding country. All the homes
In this subdivision are mostly new. and
the general appearance throughout is one
OF enterprise.
Interest In Education.
Since its organization the association
has procured for the subdivision $500
feet Of macadamized street. 1900 feet of
curling. street lights. fire alarm and po-
lice call boxes, extension OF fire limits,
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East Washington Body the Oldest.
Organized in 1S70-InterwOven
with History and Development OF
Nations CapitaI-GOOd Accom-
plished but Little Known to Aver
age Citizen-FOrty-ei AssOcia-
tons in All.

better ash and garbage service. the pur-
chase OF 5000 feet of ground for a school
site
1t stopped the erection OF telephone
poles. thus requiring the company TO
install underground service. The asso-
citation was active in connection with
other associations in obtaining better car
service on the Brightwood avenue line.
The officers are J. G. McGrath, presi-
dent: J. l. Wllmeth, vice president; Geo.
7. Dietz, secretary; II. B. Homer. ffnan-
cial secretary, and William Schultz.
treasurer.
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association. and has always taken an
active part in the matter of public
interest
The officers are; William Nick Clayton,
president; II. B. Omohundro, vice pres
ident; E. J. Ayers. secretary; r. K.
Cook. treasurer.
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AHaCOStia.

The Anacostia Citizens Association waa
organized in 1890 by DIT. ]. A Watson.
and its history is one of development.
1t is doubtful II any association has been
more energetic than the association just
across the Eastern Branch
1t has been instrumental in accom-
plishing many important improvements.
among which are the purchase Of grounds
and building Of the Kehem School; the
purchase of ground and erection OF a
police station, and the establishment OF
the Eleventh precinct.
Has Music All Summer.
It has caused to be set aside a piece
OF land for public park where band
concerts are now given during the sum-
mer. II secured a direct street railway
extension TO the Union Station. and in
the matter of street paving. lighting. and
macadamizing it has done good work.
This association has been very active
in regard to the reclamation OF the flats,
and boasts of the fact that the death rate
in Anacostfa is only s.5 per cent, while
lowest figure in Washington proper is
1873 per cent
Prizes are offered each year TO the per-
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Has Music All summer.

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