Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-27
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

AgriculturistS and horticulturists in
the fire department already have start
ed work to get their ground in condi-
ton for early planting.
And we expect to reap some record
crops" said one of the more enthusi-
astic captains of suburban company
Seven companies of the department
every year engage in farming to such
an extent that its members are able
to provide vegetables enough for fam
lily use during the summer and fall
season. it is stated. and some of the
more experienced truckers put away
some for winter use.
1t has been suggested that a farmers
club be established and that prizes be
offered for the best products of the
was some rivalry between the COM
panies. but no suggestion of prizes was
made.
is acting in place of Deputy Chief An
drew J. Sullivan. who is on sick leave.
The deputy chief sustained an injury
to his foot several weeks ago and has
and Chief Wagner deemed it advisable
to have the change made until the in
jured official is able to return.
Capt. Charles F. Beers of No truck
company is acting in Battalion Chief
keliher's place. He remained at his
company's quarters. while the higher
official was transferred to the quarters
Of No IA engine company. 1t is be-
lieved Deputy Chief Sullivan will be
able to return to duty in a week or
two
An occasional entertainment and the
weekly meetings of the Y. NJ. {. A.
serve to vary the monotony of life in
Charles E: schrom. eapta ain COMPANY
And when we finish paying for our
new uniforms" said member of the
company. I'VE will have something to
make our entertainments more enjoy
able.
But no more oyster roasts this sea-
son." he added. THE next thing on the
program is planked shad. but not I'M
I'll the uniforms are paid for. and by
that time shad will be cheap"
Private S. W. Ruffner of No truck
company last week took a days vaca-
ton and visited relatives in Virginia.
Sergt. Frederick Koch of No. . en-
CINE company suffered an attack of
acute indigestion last week and had
to take sick card.
f. J. Wissman. member of No. en-
CINE company: took short vacation
last week and visited friends in Vir-
ginia.
F. J: Nesline. assistant engineer in
capt: CarrIngton's engine company. last
spent his brief holiday at home
Capt. Thomas O'Connor of No l en-
CINE company last week enjoyed a trip
to Cincinnati. He was off duty five
w. w. Imboden. private in No. l en-
CINE company, took short vacation
the past week. He went to his former
eG ne me near nvs Great Falls and participant
A. Z. kefauver, member of No / en-
glne company. took holiday last week
ana visited his father at Middletown.
county between Frederick and Ha1
erstown, Nd.
Assistant Engineer Harry w. Fetch
dr OF no. engine company was off
capt. w. F. Lanahan of No. engine
company spent Washinston's birth
day at No. truck company's quar-
chief.
F. R. Brill. assistant engineer of No
;. engine company, was on the sick
l.. F. Mothershead. telegraph oper-
ator. and John r. Kieny, telephone OPP
orator at headquarters, were off duty
one day last week on account of sick
A trip to Railway, n. j.. last week
was an outing enjoyed by j. l.. Glas-
cock. driver of No. 10 engine company.
Private j. F. Thompson of No. II ens
CINE company is spending a weeks va
cation at home.
r.. W. King, private in Capt. P. r.
DAVIS engine company. had days
X,
Believing in the theory of the "early
Diru catching the worm.' Sergt. l.. NJ
carroll of No. II engine company last
week took short vacation and went
bass "
Private r. 1. Williams of No. 10 en-
slne company was off duty Washing
.on birthday. He took holiday for
tect his garden
Capt. Jacob Stulz of the Firefghter has
planned a pleasant trip to Florida next
month. He purchased fifteen acres OF
land in Palm Beach county some time
ago and now he is anxious to see it,
know 1t is all right" said the cap
tam. FOR friends in Florida saw the
land before | purchased it"
1t is the captains intention to spend
Two weeks in the orange country.
irlvate n. l.. Hummer OF the fire
nghter company last week visited rel
atlves in Fairfax county. Va.
Members of the marine fire cop1pany4
last tuesday went to Alexandria Va.
and assisted the department of that CITY
at fire in warehouse on the river
I'VE always like to help our neighbors
who are in trouble remarked Capt.
Stulz. telling of the work his company
did with three streams of water.
Three members of No. 81 engine and
NO. truck companies are on the sick
list. and other members are greatly in
convenienced.
IT'S case of hustling to get some
thing TO eat" said a member OF the
combination company. land rather than
have to swallow their food whole some
OF them are cooking their food in the
company's quarters"
Capt. w. A. Clark. Driver p. y. JEFF
fries and Assistant Driver A. c. Poole
are the sick ones.
Lieut.. Pinkney Cross of No 20 engine
company had holiday last Monday.
Driver r. X. Clements of No % engine
company last week was off duty on ac-
count of illness.
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