The Washington times., 1915-07-11
HYATTSVILLE.

Mayor Edward Devlin and Counc,l-
man William A. Brooks, chairman OF
tho water committee OF the council
are making efforts to relieve the small
water famine that now exists in this
town. 1t Is a proven fact that the
present wells are not giving the sup
ply that they have in the past. and an
expert test will be made. tomorrow to
determine which ones are falling. The
water department has a force OF men
working today preparing for this test
The town is putting the large we'll
in the Perkins subdivision In order.
and Will attach 1t to the main system
This we'll 1t Is said has a capacity OF
practically 5000 gallons, and its ad-
dition to the wells now in use Is ex-
pected to solve the water question.
Forces behind the respective candl-
dates for the Democratic nominations
for local offices are beginning to recon-
cile themselves to what gives every indi-
cation Of being one of the most stub
bornly contested campaigns in Prince
George county, and they are prepar-
ing for the battle in September.
The anti-organization leaders, who
are supporting Senator. Blair Lee In
his fight for the nomination for gov
ernor having learned that the orsani-
zation forces have practically decided on
their entire ticket. met last week in
Washington and indorsed a ticket OF
their own.
The Wesley Galilean Sunday school
class of the Forest Grove Church Will
lawn next Tuesday evening.
The semi-monthly meeting of the
mayor and common council will be held
tomorrow night
Mr.. and Mrs. John H Kagle. of Sea
brooke, have announced the engage
ment Of their daughter. Miss Amy
Rosalie Kagle. to Charles Douglas
Higgs. The wedding will take place
in the fall.
Mrs. Paul Iglehart,' of Upper Marl-
boro, with her nieces. Mrs. Brooke Lee
and Miss Carol Wilson. are spending
some time at Cape May.
The state court of appeals has de.
cided that declined voter in order
to vote In the primary may have his
party affiliation stated on the regis
tration books at any time, from the
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a voter who can be correctly said &c
have had his affiliation registered.
A delegation from Bradbury Heights
presented petition to the board OF
county school commissioners askins
| for the erection of school house ir
that vicinity. The request was denied
| because of lack of means to carry Il
| into effect. The board also denied the
| request for new schools at Milder'
| croft east of Riverdale.
DR.. Robert Baden was appointed q
trustee for the North Kevs white
school. The resignation of Miss Ed
| ma Arnold as teacher was accepted
| by the board as was the resignation oil
| j. X. simmons as school trustee. Y
NJ Lawrence a member of the board
was instructed to sell the school prop
| erty at Rrandywine. Aquasco and
! CapitOl Heights. The receiDts from the
| sale OF the Aquasco property are to b.
| credited to the Baden High School.
The Fnworth League of the West
| wood Methodist Episcopal Church al
| Cheltenham. will hold an ice cream
| lawn next Thursday night
Comnanv F. F,'\' MARYLAND Infantry
| r"r received orders - proceed - '1e
! state rife range at Saunders Grove
| Ammo Arundel county, for the week be-
| ginning July q The time win he a.
! vided between rife practice and hattsl
| ion movements. the entire second battal
] ion OF the First Infantry being pres
ent.