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Other Historic Objects.

Among some of the other historic scenes
which should be visited by the motorlSt
VINO participates in a trip to the battle
field include the house where Jennie
Wade who was killed July ;. 1863, being
the only citizen of Gettysburg who was
killed during the battle: the new Penn
sylvania monument. BarloW's knoll, Cen
Meade's headquarters. Gen. Lees head
quarters East Cemetery hill, Culps hill
Confederate avenue Spanglers spring
Gettysburg National cemetery. the Wheat
field. Devils Den, Little Round Top
Cemetery Ridge Seminary Ridge. Bloody
Angle, Gettysburg College. the Reynolds
House. Memorial Church the Peach Or
chard, signal rocks, Little Round Top.
and the United States regulars monu-
ment. These are but a few of the numer
Gus historic features of the spacious bat
tlefield.
The national cemetery forms i'm
portant link in the history of Gettysburg
At the time of the battle it was a rough
rock field of corn. Today 1t is one of
the most beautiful cemeteries maintained
by the federal government. There is not
a tree in the cemetery but what has been
placed and grown there since the battle
was fought In the cemetery, which is
semi-circular in shape. there are three sec
tons Of unknown soldiers and one of
-nited States regulars, making in all
TWENTY-FIVE sections. The bodies are laid
with the feet to the center of the Semi
circle and in the center stands the ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-29
Beautiful Natural Scenery.

To the visitor interested in the battle
field Of Gettysburg the beauties of the
natural scenery, enhanced now by
elegant designs marking the positions
which We're occupied by the volunteer
troops, are bound to appeal. II is these
natural beauties in addition 10 the fif-
tieth anniversary of the big battle. which
will tend to attract the motorist from TINS
and other nearby cities.
The battlefield contains thirty miles %
improved roads. Afteen miles of gas pipe
fencing. fourteen miles Of post and rail
fencing and twenty miles of paved gut
ters Miles of stone walls have been re-
built at places where there were walls at
the time of the battle. while hundreds Of
around the field. These cannon are in
many Instances the actual ones that oc-
cupied these positions during the battle.
and where IL was impossible to get the
original one of the same type is used.
Thousands of trees have been planted in
the effort to reforest such portions from
which timber has been cut. The govern
acres of land within the limits of the
Gettysburg National Park.
One of the most interesting points on
the battlefield is the high water mark.
1t was there that one of the most gallant
charges recorded in history terminated,
and where the tide of the success of the
Confederacy turned. From that spot the
defeated troops fell back. and never
again made a successful stand. This is
what is known as the high water mark
OF the rebellion" On this spot is located
a handsome marble memorial, on top of
which is large bronze volume. sup
ported by a pyramid of cannon balls,
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Road Nearing Completion.

between Elkton and Perryville, Md, a
e'iiS1ete road Is approaching completion,
ana VIII he open for travel early in JULY
his VII! be good news to the large num-
1ti - motorists who tour from New
o!k 70 Washington. as the Elkton-
IerfyFille stretch Is a part OF the shor,
iihe between Wilmington and Baltimore
~ me past there has been much trouble
- no secuoh' which is principally low
aid Just east Of the Susauehanna river
r. state road from Baltimore tn
ash.ngton Is now practically comnlete
ana. anu thT greater part of the old pile be-
tween baltimore. Frederick and Ha gore
1o"h mas been or is being improved
i"uTlSts VIII also find much better
road man formerly from Washington
through Rockville. Frederick Thurmont
and kmnitsburg to Gettysburg. though
the iasl Ten miles are still somewha
rough These improvements will ada
greatly 70 the amount Of travel south
and west through Maryland. especialy
next year and thereafter.
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MARYLAND HIGHWAYS
UNDERGOING REPAIRS
Routes To and From West
Will Be in Condition by
December, 1914.

The American Automobile Association
10 informed by the Automobile CIuh Of
Maryland that the two principal trunk
lines in Maryland-from the Delaware
border to Havre de Grace Baltimore
and the District OF Columbia line and
from Baltimore 10 Frederick Hagers-
town and Cumberland undergoing
marked Improvement 50 that the whole
route 10 and from the west that way
ought 10 he in excellent condition hv
December. 1911 The worst piece OF road
remaining on the old National pike be-
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ONE OF The TELEoRD ROADS

town and Frederick, returning from the
battlefield via Baltimore. selecting either
one of the two routes which pass
through Westminster and the Monu-
mental city. While the trip TO Gettys-
burg can he accomplished in a day, yet
Ii is not adVisa BILE To do so. as there are
many points of interest which should be
visited and studied with care if the trip
is to be thoroughly enjoyed. No speed
ing is permitted throughout the battle
field. there being watchmen duty at
all hours to see that the speed limit of
twelve miles an hour is maintained On
arriving at the battlefield a guide can be
secured at nominal fee, who stands
on the running board of the machine and
explains in detail the movements of the
troops on each day of the battle. At
various points on the field steel obserya
ton towers have been erected. and a
visit to the top Of one of these viii give
the tourist a splendid idea Of the ma en-:
tudt of the battlefield and the scene that
must have been enacted during the
progress Of the four days struggle
ANY Inconvenience 70 which the motor
list may be put during the run to the
Pennsy lvania battlefield Will be easily
offset and lost sight Of when once the
battlefield is reached. The present week
will find hundreds Of thousands Of visit
o.s at Gettysburg and. motorists from
this city are advised to make unusual
prep. r;tti ions for 4 trip Of this iangth
and also allow for hotel accommodations
which will be more limited than ever.
The town of Gettysburg is very small.
and when the vast crowds once get as
rectirs anything III the way of special
ecf m or
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ROAD y
3ulletiND

Marlboro road, closed from point
two miles south of Good Hope 10
Forestville. Nd, for balance of
summer on account of reconstruc-
ton. Best route is to turn to left
at Camp Springs or Reds Corners
to Meadows, thence right to MARI
boro.
Bladensburg road is now open
to motorists. so that Baltimore
Washington boulevard is open the
full length between the two cities.
Road in vicinity of Damascus.
Md, is reported TO he undergoing
repairs and detours are necessary.
1t is possible, however. to con-
meet up with road to Claggetts-
vile and Monrovia.
Road between Northeast, Md,
and Elkton, Md. in course or re-
construction and detours are still
necessary Motorists are advised
to go from Perryville TO Theadore.
Bay View and Pleasant Hill to
ElktOn.
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ONEaOf The
OBSERVATION Towers

battlefield of Gettysburg had its incep-
ton as early as April 80. 1864, when
the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial
Association was incorporated by the
legislature Of Pennsylvania. Ito hold
and preserve the battle grounds of
Gettysburg. with the natural and arti-
fetal defenses. as they We're a the time
OF the battle nifty years ago. and by
such perpetuatiOn, and such memorial
structures as generous ana patriotic
people may aid To erect, to commend
rate the heroic deeds the struggles and
the triumphs of their brave defenders.
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Ford Cars Delivered,

Ford ears We're delivered during the
past week as follows:
Touring-G l.. Morgan. G. II. Hargrove,
r :. Vowel. A. y. Skinner. Col. Charles
III Heyl. j. F. Kelchner, G. @. Long
Charles Speaks. Minis & Mauck W. c.
Painter and Miss Margaret Stout.
Torpedoes-Dr. James NJ. Moser, Mrs
Margaret Magruder, Loudoun Machinery
Company and District of Columbia Elec-
trical Department.
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Via Ridgeville, Md.
Found Route o. K.

Philip r Hall. who left Washington
last week with a party of friends, in
letter to The Star states that lie nego-
tiated the trip from the National Capital
to Atlantic City in excellent style. No
trouble was encountered at any time on
the run, and every member of the party
is thoroughly delighted up to the present
time.
Mr.. Hall selected the route as outlined
in The Star recently, in going to Phila-
delphia. avoiding the bad stretch in the
vicinity of Northeast. which is being re
constructed, and followed the route from
Perryville via Theadore, Bay View,
Pleasant Hill and thence into Elkton. He
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while on either side Is located mounted
cannon forming an approach. Upon the
open pages of the immense bronze vol
ume are recorded the incidents of Gen.
Longstreets historic assault. with the
| names of all commands that participated
in 1t on both sides.
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cen baltimore and WbeeIinp,ba 90

"N''''OTo anu W HteIInS-thH ten
''ii1es near Hancock-is now being
uFassed and put In fairly good shape by
gangs Of men working from both .pds
Best or all, the large founda ton stones
which since the surface has been worn
OF have caused so much trouble and
injury 70 cars. are being broken I'D. and
~ holes mat have been worn through a
long period of neglect are also heinz
Hilrd This is preliminary to buildjna
tne ten miles OF new road near HANCOCK
next year, and all this will nut The
"ho.e line in good shape for the heavy
cross f8.utry travel In 1Q1r
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Optional Routes.

Those desiring to select still different
routes can motor via Sligo. Olney,
Brookville, Cooksville. Hoods Mills, West
minister and thence TO Union Mills, Lit
tlestown and Gettysburg. This route is
the shortest of any of the routes, being
only 74.7 miles in length and practically
due north from the National Capital.
4 much longer route is to motor from
Washington to Hyattsville, Beltsville,
Laurel, Elkridge and Relay. into Balti-
more and following the Reisterstown pike
through the town bearing that name to
Finksburg, Westminster and thence on
to Gettysburg. The distance this way
is next to the longest route, the mileage
being 9oS miles About forty miles of
this distance is over the Baltmore-Was h-
ington boulevard. which is in excellent
shape at the present time.
The longest of the several routes is via
Hanover, Pa. This route is laid out s
follows: Washington to Hyattsville, Belts
Vile, Laurel. Elkridge, Relay, Baltimore,
ReisterstoWn, Hampstead. Manchester.
Pleasant Hill. Hanover and Gettysburg.
The distance is 91.S miles and through
a very attractive section of the state of
Maryland.
on the other hand, it is suggested that
the motorist motor over the short route
via Rockville, Clarksburg and Hyatts-
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tional monument towering over the dead
The monument is sixty feet high twenty
1--WE feet square at the base and is crown
ed with a statue representing the Genius
of Liberty.
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route is So miles. During the past week
information has been received to the Ell
feet that detours through adjoining fields
are necessary in the vicinity of Damas-
Gus. and that being the case advice is
in wet weather. The short route, While
not comparing as favorably the route
via Monrovia and New Market. is in all
proba bility the best one to select in max
ing the rum
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Towns and Distances.

The towns and distances OF the several
routes to Gettysburg. Pa, are as follows:
Via Frederick, Md.
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CONTINUED on Sixth Page.)
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CSGi iuOAtH III
these days than
we made in the
year 1909.
W e m a d c
more last year
than in our pre-
vious IL years
put together.
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Higher Prices
Are Unfair

But we make more of these tires
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-29
BY HOWARD S. FISK.

"HE fiftieth anniversary of the
battle of Gettysburg, which
occurs this week. undoubtedly
will witness the largest gath
ering IF soldiers and civilians
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-22
NORRIDGEWOCK.

Miss Abbie Giggey is the guest of her
sister, Miss Pearle Giggey, in Augusta.
for a few days.
Mrs. Mary Walton of Hallowell is visit
ing friends and relatives here.
Clyde Whittier of Portland was in town,
Thursday.
Miss Faye Glover of Hartford, Conn,
returned home, Friday, after visit here
with relatives.
C. !. Holt. Andrew and Clarence Ander-
son, were among the number who attend
ed the Horse day carnival at Skowhegan,
Tuesday
Floyd Hayes of Caribou, who is at
tending Bowdoin College, passed Satur-
day and Sunday in town with friends.
Miss Juanita Fetch, student at the
New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, is spending a few days here with
relatives.
Rev. Mr.. Piper of Oakland is holding
meetings each evening of this week at
the Oak Hill schoolhouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-22
UNITY.

Mrs. Martha Parkman passed away
Monday evening. Feb. IL Funeral SER
vices We're held THURSDAY at her late
residence. Rev. f. S. Dolon of Brooks
fficiated
The funeral of Mrs. Annie Morse was
teld at her late residence. Thursday az
ernoon, Rev. +. S. Doloff officiating. In
erment was in Fowler cemetery.
Mrs. Clarence Whitaker and little son,
If Lewiston. are guests at the home of
)r Whitaker
Mrs \. A. Hall of Maiden, Mass, is
. .assing few days in town, called here
Y the death of her sister. Mrs Parkman.
The Rev. j. II. Ainsee is quite i'll and
lis many friends hope for a speedy re-
overy.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Bagley
vas the scene of a pretty wedding
wednesday evening, when Walter Clifford
and Mrs. Georgia Stitham were united
IN marriage in the presence of few in
vited friends, Rev. a. s. Rollins perform
ing the ceremony.
Mrs. Joseph Sawyer of Fairfield was
the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs
Curtis Mitchell, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-22

Maurice Basford and Harold Wood
ward have recovered from an illness
of scarlet fever. and the quarantines
have been lifted from their homes.
George NJ. Butler went. Thursday, to
Hallcwell, to attend the funeral serv-
ices of his sister-in-law Mrs. Frank
Butler.
Relatives here have received the
news of the critical illness of Isaac
Wright Of Troy, whose age is 70 years
His sister, Mrs. e. E. Bagley of this
toWn.Who with Mr.. Bagley is passing
the winter in Boston, arrived in Troy,
Thursday.
Mrs. John Richmond of Woodstock,
Vt, formerly of this town, who un-
derwent critical surgical operation
ut a Boston hospital, several weeks
ago, underwent a second operation.
Thursday, at the same hospital, her
condition being very serious. Her sis
ter, Mrs. William Seekings of this
place who has been with her sister for
several weeks is very sick at Mrs
Riehmond's home in woodstock. VT.
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CHINA.

SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs Linwood w.
Jones were in Waterville, Thursday.
Mrs Eliza Emerson remains critically
Ill. Mrs. Bookings, who has been car
ing for her, left for Portland on Tuesday
on account of the illness of her daugh-
ter Miss Philbrick is assisting in caring
Tor Mrs. Emerson ar present
Mary A. Jones, who has been passing
few days at her home, has returned to
Oak Grove Seminary.
Mrs. Wilson Halves and Miss Alma
Clark We're in Waterville, Thursday.
Miss Larrabee of West Bath. who
teaches in Carratunk, is the guest of
Miss Grace NJ. Jones.
Several from this place attended the
monthly meeting of the Friends at West
China Wednesday forenoon
The Women's Foreign Missionary So
ciety met with Mrs Frank H. Jones.
Tuesday afternoon. There was a good
attendance and much interest manifested.
Rev. Linwood w. Jones attended the
funeral of Eli Worthing at Branch Mills
Thursday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-22
Dk:LFAST T..

Ella J., wife of Fred J. Webb, died,
Thursday, at her home in Swanville,
at the age of SO years and months.
She was the daughter of the late,
William and Dianna (Nickerson) Cum
ningham of Swanville. The funeral
will take place, Sunday, Rev. David
L. Wilson officiating
The funeral of the late Washington
Peavey of Swanville will take place
at his late home, Saturday afternoon,
Rev. ID. l.. Wilson will officiate. A
son, Frank Peavey, and several grand
children reside in this city.
The last in the series of Whist
parties fer the benefit of the Belfast
Arts and Crafts Society took place,
Thursday night, at the home of Mr..
md Mrs. Edward r. Pierce, Church
street. Military whist was played,
With Miss Sue Partridge as COM
nander-in-c chief. assisted by Miss
Sabra Dyer. a Lenten lunch was
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-22
OAKLAND.

The Modern Woodmen and the
Knights of Pythias begin a Card
tournament at the A. o. u. w. hall.
Friday evening. Whist, cribbage, pitch
and 60 were played The losers in
the tournament will furnish supper
Tor the other side.
The dance at Memorial hall, Fri
day evening, after the pictures was
we'll attended. Moulton's Orchestra
furnished music.
Harry Lee of Augusta is loading sew
eral car loads Of apples.
Fl. F. Warren of Waterville was In
town, Friday, on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Schmick, who
have been visiting friends in town for
a few days, left, Friday, for Hamburg
Pa.
Elmer Sterling went to Boston, Fri
day. for a few days
w. E. Overlook missionary of the
American Sunday School Union, will
preached at $50 P. NJ, Sunday, at the
High Street Mission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-22
Sunday School Meeting.

Following is the program for the
meeting of the Oakland, Sidney, Bel
grade and Rome Sunday School AS
ISOLATION at the Oakland Baptist
church. Wednesday, Feb. 20:
Morning 10.00-Song service, led by
L. G. March; Scripture reading and
prayer, Amos Holmes; music; bust
ness session; reports of Sunday
schools on the district; introduction
of State Secretary Wier to association !;
Picnic dinner at 12 M: baked beans,
coffee and bread will be furnished
Afternoon 1.30-Praise service led
by Rev r. L. Kimball; Scripture
reading and prayer, G. w. Longley:
music; question box conducted by
Secretary Wier.
Evening 7.30-Praise service, led by
f. II. Leach; Scripture reading and
prayer, Rev. C. A. Hayden; anthem.
Baptist choir; hymn and offering;
address by Secretary Wier; hymn;
benediction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-22
Edwina !. Atkins.
vicinity.

Edwina !. Atkins, for IA years
teacher in the Waterville schools, died
at the home of Mrs. Linton on School
street. at II A. NJ, Friday, after a
long illness, which began with forced
retirement from school work, last
spring. Miss Noyes was graduated
from Waterville High school in the
class of 1898 and was valedictorian OF
her class. She became "a teacher at
once, and had remarkable success; for
the last five years, she was principal
of the Western Avenue primary school
There are no relatives in Waterville
her father living in Boston. She was
a member of the First Baptist church
for Is years, and had wide circle OF
friends, who mourn the passing. The
funeral services will be at the Baptist
church at p. NJ, Sunday, and Rev
Z. c. Whittemore will officiate.
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WEEKS MILLS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard White visited
Augusta one day last week.
little baby girl was born. We'd
nesday Feb. 10, to Mr.. and Mrs. will
liam Hisler.
The Busy Bee Society met, this
week, with Mrs. Eta Grady. Eigh-
teen were present Light refresh
ments were served. Four new MEM
bers We're added to the society. The
next meeting will be Wednesday.
March 8, at Mrs. Perley Browns.
DR.. and Mrs. w. F. Brown were in
Augusta, last Saturday, on business.
Mrs. Ada Moody had a narrow es-
cape, this week, from what might have
easily been a serious accident. While
driving into the yard of William His
Ter the sleigh was overturned and she
was thrown out. The horse ran for a
Short distance, turning into Joseph
Banks yard, where he was caught by
Mr.. Banks. Mrs. Moody escaped with
only few bruises and general
shaking up. The sleigh was not dam
aged
Mrs. Perly Brown and daughter
Reta, went, Thursday, to Augusta.
ON account of SO many being i'll the
Golden Gate Chapter of o. e. S. of
CHINA village were unable to visit the
Weeks Mills Chapter. as had been
planned. They will make their visit.
later.
Mrs. Lowyille Proctor is on the sick
list
Mrs. Harry Reed is suffering with
severe. cold IN 70 s.yaaeast So
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Church Notices.

Second Baptist church. Water street.
Rev. Isaac LeFleur pastor; Morning ser
vice at 1890 with sermon, sunday school
at Z; Young Peoples meeting, $50; even
ing service at $50.
sacred Heart church, corner Pleasant
and Gilman streets, Rev Father ]. +.
Kealey pastor: Low masses at 80 and
10 i. NJ. high mass at 1880; sermon and
benediction at $50 T. Nj.
Winslow Congregational church, Rev.
David Jack pastor Morning worship at
1850 with sermon by the pastor; sunday
school at noon; Christian Endeavor So
ciety at I z. NJ.
Free Baptist church: Morning service
at 1880 with sermon: sunday school al
IL Is; evening worship at 1870
Christian Science hail, Savings Bank
building Services at 1880 A. NJ; chill
drens Sunday school at 12.l5; experience
and testimony meeting Wednesday at
40 7. M. Reading room open daily, ex-
cent sundays and legal holidays, from 8
to p NJ.
St Francis de Sales church (Catholic1.
Elm street: Mass at $50 9 and 1879 A.
NJ; Sunday school at , Z. NJ The Chill
dren of Mary meet the first Sunday of
the Sacred Heart meet the third Sunday
of the month at T.. M; The Ladies of
St Anne meet the fourth Sunday of the
month at I. Nj.
Methodist Episcopal church, Pleasant
street Rev. Henry CLAY Turner nastoP:
1890 sermon by the pastor; subject. Con
secration;" Il, Sunday school; $50 Up
worth League; go, service of song and
sermon by the pastor; subject, In the
Chariot of Fire"
The subject at the Advent Christian
church, sunday morning, will b EDO the
Seals in the Sixth Chapter of Revelation
Span the Gospel Age? If So, Under
Which Are We Living? Sermon BY the
pastor.
First Congregational church, Temple
street, Rev. c. r. Stmson minister: iii
NJ; Bible school at IL NJ Morning: com
munion service, with reception of new
members and baptism of infants Final
sermon OF the paStorate. Evening. Lee
ture, THE Flying Word treating of the
expansion of Christianity, covering the
period from the capture of the Roman
Roman Empire, Medieval period. Iesuits
and Protestants to the time of the Refor.
nation, illustrated with 50 stereopticon
views, many of them beautifully eolored
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-22

The last Of the series of illustrated
sermons at the Congregational church.
Sunday evening. will be given by Rev
c. F. Stimson, at 730 Theme. The
Flying Word" with so illustrative
colored slides. depicting the expansion
of Christianity down TO the age of the
Protestant Reformation, from the
third century on through the age of
the Holy Roman empire, Medieval
missions, the Jesuits, the dawn of a
world conception and the birth of the
larges neighborhood ideal, in the king
dom of God. The public is cordially
welcomed