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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet this afternoon at
two o'clock in the vestry. There is a
quilt to be tackled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

y Mrs. George Henderson, who recently
underwent Il surgical operation at the
Gardiner General hospital, is reported
to be gaining.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Holt of Lex
inston, Mass, are guests at the home
of the formers parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Frank Holt, Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

Fred Bullock passed the week end
with his family in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

Miss Gertrude Leonard has return
cd to New York City, after passing a
two-wecks vacation with her mother
and brothers in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

John Bass of Wilton was among the
business visitors in Gardiner Tues
l9N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

tors. L. l.. Russell. William f. Maxcy.
Oliver j. Clason. Ezra NJ. Dolloff and
Harry Il. Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

James T.. tunnorS Of Revere, Mass.
who has been tho guest of friends in
Gardiner. returned honH Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

Mrs. Harold Crane. " no has been i'll
at her home Ill Randolph, is now able
to be out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

Harry Hayes of RoXbury, Mass. was
calling Tuesday on Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10
Winthrop Literary Club Meets

1t takes more than a mere blizzard
to keep the ladies Of the Winthrop
Literary Club at home. This was
proven on Monday evening when
twenty-one of the members OF the
club braved the elements and met at
the home of Mrs. Alice Penniman to
observe the 31st anniversary of the
founding Of the Club. A most deli
cious supper consisting Of oald meats,
salads. hot rolls, olives, raspberry
jam, cake. coffee. Manhattan pudding
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

George l.. Lancaster of West Gardi-
nor left Tuesday for Waltham, Mass,
whore he is to pass the winter with
his dnNGht OF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

w. l. Guild of kingsbury street is
confined to his home with a severe
cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

Humane Officer Hiram Walker OF
brunswick was calling Tuesday or
Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

The Star Club will meet Friday eve
ming with MIS-. L. Nj. Cole, brunswick
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

Criah Nash Of Brunswick was call
ing on Gardiner friends Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

The Art Club VIII meet with Mrs.
Emma Howe, Augusta, Thursday eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

Regular meeting of John K. Foster
Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, this
evening. Installation of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10

IIarry J.. Snow of Passport arrived
Tto sday for u weeks visit with his
sister, Mrs. Is. j. Long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-10
WINTHROP
M. e. Sunday School Annual Meeting

M. E. Sunday School Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Meth
odist Sunday School Board was held
Sunday, the pastor, Rev. p. j. Cliff
ford. presiding. II. +. Foster was
reelected superintendent of the
Sunday School; r. NJ. Brown. assist
ant; Miss Mildred Drawn, secretary;
RMS. Martha Patterson, treasurer.
The following teachers were named,
Mems Bible Glass. Rev. p. J. Cliff
ford Helping Hand Glass. Mrs. p. J..
Clifford: Glass of Adult Ladies, Mrs.
Helen Grant: Young Women's Class.
Mrs. Martha French; Anti Can't
Glass, Mrs. Lottie York with Miss
Winnifred Grant. assistant: Young
Mems Class. Roy NJ. Brown with
Mr.. Jordan assistant; Standard
Bearers, Mrs. c. p. Rowell; Do-It-
Now Glass. Mrs. r. NJ. Brown: Boys
Glass. Mrs. j. l.. Andrews: Primary
Department. Mrs. Z. +. Libby; or
ganist. Mrs. Addie Roundy. The
meeting adjourned for one week
when new arrangements for the Ii
brary will be considered.
The Winthrop high school basket
ball team was defeated Saturday
evening. ~ to rs. by Gardiner high
school at Gardiner. This is the first
game of the season for the Win
throp boys and they made credit
able showing.
Mrs. Eta Written has returned to
RoNbury. Mass. after two weeks
visit with her brother, l.. T. Garlic
ton.
Mrs. Mary Gage left Monday for
Winthrop, Mass, where she will re-
main for several weeks.
SomerNillc to pass the winter
Miss Emma Ycaton of Augusta
was the weekend guest of relatives
in town.
Frank Fouke and family have
moved into the house recently pur-
chased by Thomas Sinclair on, Roy
al street. Mr.. Fouke came here from
West Mills and is employed by J. Z.
Whitney.
l.. b. Jones. first selectman, who
has been confined to the house by
illness. is able to be out once more.
Mrs. Charles +. Marble passed the
weekend in Portland.
Farm Bureau Plan Meeting Saturday
On Saturday next the annual pro-
gram planning meeting Of the East
Winthrop Farm Bureau will be held
at the Baptist Church. 1t will be an
all day session and the Women's Di-
vision will serve dinner. Reports will
be given by the project leaders of
the last years work and new Off
GERS will be elected and project lead
ers appointed for the coming year.
Plans will be made for extension
work. This Bureau has done most
efficient work in both divisions. In
the Mems Division A. c. Ford has
served as chairman with Mrs. Fan
ME Hewett as secretary. and as ac-
countant, Harry Cushman. In the
Women's Division Mrs. Sadie Hewett
is chairman. Mrs. Fannie Hewett,
secretary. The speakers Saturday
will be the County Agent, Clarence
\. Day. and Miss Helen Clark, Home
Demonstration, who will discuss the
results of extension work in Kenne-
bee County for the past year and
assist in making plans for the COM
ing year.
Evening star., 1923-05-13

BEATTIFUB. DETACHED MODERN HOME
on l3th NV: 6 large rooms and bath: garage:
Ami; immediate possession: price reason
able: terms be arranged; no agents.
Phone Line. 1861. l3s
3O1U PORTER ST. NV. JUST OFF CONN.
avp.-New 21c story semi-detached; six rooms
tile bath: hot-warer heat. hardwood floors.
sleeping and breakfast porches; $3.50 cash;
easy terms. Owner. 13'
NEAR SACRED HEART CHCRcH-6 ROOMS,
bath: bullt-in garage; attic: like new; terms
Address BOX 328-S. Star office. IA
$500 CASH. balance like rent. buys dandy
corner bungalow in Woodbridge: all mod: ga
rage: owner occupies. Lincoln $3.50. 14s
CHEVY CHASE $500 33rd ST.-9 ROOMS,
tiled bath. double garage, electricity, vapor
heat. fireplace, screens. awnings. Phone
Franklin 7491 for inspectiOn appointment. 13'
NEAR LINCOLN PARK-A VERY DESIR-
able six room brick dwelling. with all modern
improvements in excellent condition through
out price and terms reasonable.
NEAR y. CAP. AND s SITS. N.W.--A SIN
room and reception hall brick dwelling. with
cellar ard furnace heat; electricity i'll house.
Price only $3.50; terms arranged.
JOHN SCRIVENER & BRO. 91+ q st. NV.
oPPoRTCNITY-CALvER STREET.
$1,000.
Don't fail 10 act this Offering of H.
room. 2bath house; ami: space for garage.
Where room renting is always profitable. Lo-
Gated on street whers rapid enhancement in
value Is assured.
UNION REALTY CORPORATION.
1410 q st. NV. Main S413.
Evening star., 1923-05-13

NEW BUNGALOW IN RANDLE HIGH
iHnda-5 large rooms. elect. porches: large
lot: like new; $3.50: 500 cash, bal. like
rent; also S-rn"m brick house: ne. near park
ami. DAVID K. THOMAS, SIG 14th st. NV.
Phone Main 36iS C!nl I39iW. Ia
Evening star., 1923-05-13

'.ROOM. ELECTRICITY, HOT WATER.
garage. built in bookcase, open fires: one
block Dupont Circle. 1Ii1 st. Phone
franklin 1tt3S
Evening star., 1923-05-13

RARGAIN-IN BEST COI.ORED NEIGHBOIs-
hood in nm: rooms. handsomely finished :;
bath. attic, cellar under entire house: wide
paved alley. room for garage: must be seen to
he apprec iated. Terms 10 suit. Phone owner,
North G::,i. after pm. or address Box 1i-T,
lis
Evening star., 1923-05-13

SIX X-ROOM HOUSE: EXTRA LOT. 22x12J:
$3.50: 81 800 cash balance. so month:
owner ON property, 152o L ST.. Anacostia. 14'
\ RBAL BARGAIN-I2-ROOM DETACHED
dwelling. 1920 l0ngfell0w st. NV, near 18th
ST. best neighborhood in WaShington: lot.
4JN1a1 IT. to paved alley. two baths: double
garage: flowers. shruhbery and fruit trees:
ii viii pay you t" ii. Phone Columbia
1893.
Evening star., 1923-05-13

PORTABLE HOUSE. SUITABLE FOR IIV-
'ng purposes: 4OXl3 feet: windows; good
floor fer dancing. Open until pm. Rear
u 10 kuInrama I'd. Columbia n336.
Evening star., 1923-05-13
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

,1TST SELL Al ONCE. NEW SIN-RO0M
house furnished or unfurnisled: reasonable
,asi payment. balance $50 monthly. Cali
Col. 2:}5S-J all day Sunday. after 3:3o pm.
,!ntiEG week.
Evening star., 1923-05-13

A MODERN SEMI-DETACIIED HOUSE OF
seven rooms tfuur brdroCmsi, three porches
large grounds. fruit trees: about 100 #. Of
ground: splendid location; near Capitol and
Library: furnished unfurnished. OWNER
:;oi st
Evening star., 1923-05-13

yACANT-oN eth ST. S.W.---6-ROoM BRlCk
-,;aS and water; good yard; price. 81. 100
9Th st. sw q rooms. bath. 2-st"ry brick:
garage: half block from St. Dumnics Church:
rrr"r. S6WM. THOMAS T.. BROWN. 6ii
Evening star., 1923-05-13

81. >tm Southeast BARGAIN FOR QUICK
>al": owner leaving. sacrificing >X-room. mod
"ru. corner brick home: garage. deep lot
perfect condition: good terms. 3oi + st. ne.
ENriusiNn AErmt. Omen SmmMaN.
Evening star., 1923-05-13

CNUSUAL BAItGAIN--SrRICTIY MODERN
home. i rooms, tile bath. h.-w.h.: near md
and Il. l. ave. nv Will sell To nice people
only $3.50: terms easy. ELIZABETH T..
HEWLETT. 3lI A.. st. NV. lIf
Evening star., 1923-05-13

NACANT-B -BLUDMINGDALE: q r., b.: FINE
condition: $50 cash, bal. like rent. COREY
4 WOOD. SIT 14th st. NV. Main 1896. 15*
Evening star., 1923-05-13

PErWoRrH LARGE. SEMI DETACHED
hon" "f rooms and bath: ami: one of
III" best buys i'll this locality: near car and
bus lines. Price So, 100 terms. For appoint
ment call Columbia ,.6l after 10 am. sun
dar.
Evening star., 1923-05-13

RY OWNER. 2FAMILY APT. IN Me- RMS
& b. each: one apt, furn.; renting S61..n mo-
price, $500. Address Box 2J5-S, Star office
Evening star., 1923-05-13

alS md 81. N.E.--9 ROOMS BATH. GEL
lar. garage: gas. electricity, furnace heat;
sleeping porch: stationary wash tubs. etc.
Evening star., 1923-05-13

1I35 Q N.W.-Brown stone: IL rooms . baths
electric light. hotw heat: double garage
Easy terms; good condition. Owner. NJ 1903
n3s
Evening star., 1923-05-13

VACANT - VERY ATTRACTIVE SROOM
and bath detached. hollpwtile residence. in a
good northwest s"rticn. one half square from
car line. Room for double garage. Prize,
S11 900: terms. To inspect today call Hyatts-
Vile f1S-M before - nm.
Evening star., 1923-05-13

NEAR HOLY CROSS ACADEMY AND BU-
Irau Of Standards Semi detached brick,
'O"ms. bath, hot-water heat, electricity. Uien
hreplaCe>. laundry, large porches: good alley
price. frHm owner. Sli 800: terms. Address
Evening star., 1923-05-13
FOR SALE-HOUSES
HOPKINS pr ACE

HOPKINS PLACE.
MUST SELL-MAKE REASONABLE OFFER.
Attractive three-story brick dwelling. well
located and In good condition. First floor
living room, dining room and Kitchen: second
door. . bedrooms and BATH third floor. bed.
rooms and bath; open hreplaces, hardwood
floors. Well adapted for use of third floor
as separate apartment. This home can be
bought at an exceptionally low price for prop
erty OF this kind, with q small cash payment
and easy terms. See this without delay.
Maddux, Marshall & Co., Inc,
1l08 10th St. NV. Main s97071.
IT Will. PAY YOU TO SEE
This Groom and bath brick NV. downtown
home; h.-w. heat; bus stop at corner.
$S,6OO-$1 ,OOO cash-S65 monthly.
SAVE MONEY!!
SO. 8.750-$1 900 cash--$65 monthly.
Buy Groom, bath, colonial: h.-w.h.; elec. ::
instantaneous h.-w. heater: overlooking Ken
dali green: newly decorated.
MORGAN E. MORGAN & CO.,
923 10th st. NV. Phone FIR. 1920.
Sunday and evening phones, Er. 1861 and
West 5O3-W -
Evening star., 1923-05-13

NEW GROOM HOME, LOCATED IN ENCEL-
lent NV. section: has buiit-in garage. large
sleeping porch: mi; just competad; posses
sion with deposit. Phone OWNER, Main 1887
IL n m 10 nm l.I*
Evening star., 1923-05-13

Will. SELL MY LARGE. PRETTY 9-ROOM
detached home. near exclusive Chevy Chase
circle, built three years ago, for Sl4JDD,
which is far less than similar property near
mcnts, garage. etc. Will sell furnishings. If
desired. Am moving III another city and
would consider further sacrifice if sold with
III week. Easy terms. Address Box "21-P,
Star office.
Evening star., 1923-05-13

WOUnRlMiE, u. g ROOMS AND BATH
- hcruon>i. hardwood fnnrs and trim, e!sc-
tririty and gas. modern heating plant: i'm
proved lots with room fnr garage. frice,
81. 500: 81 500 cash payment required Phone
Main :i-U0 BhUMAN x HEINIMAN. 1901
II st.
Evening star., 1923-05-13

X ST. NV. NEAR n. J. AVE.
10-room brick. bath hot-watrr heat : double
brick garage. Price, S., 800 $3.50 cash
Groom frame; large yard near 3rd and
Mass. are. NV. Only $3.50
room brick; ELL improvements near New
Hampshire ave. and Ith II. NV. leaving city.
Price. $500: easy terms.
WM. II. McGRANN CO..
100 11fh ST Ill W Main 21l"
Evening star., 1923-05-13

OPEN FOR INSPECTION SUNDAY FROM >
until > pm: Il r. bath, hot-water heat elec
lights: double back porrhes: 32nd and II SITS.
NV. 4. Il. CAMPHELI. 141O II ST. NV.
Evening star., 1923-05-13

3lst ST. GEORGETOWN-BRICK : ROOMS
and bath sleeping porch; e!cctrc lights;
h. VIII. Reasonable terms. Price, $1,000.
GEO. W. L1NkINS. 1919 st.
OWNER WILL. SELL HOME OF q ROOMS.
two large rear porches, 10x20. inclosed i'll
glass: colonial front porch; electricity; house
Just repainted; perfect condition: lot 20x10O
In paved alley. Reasonable terms. 141S
Perry place NV. Phone Col STT6
Evening star., 1923-05-13

HAVE 4 NICE HOME NEAR SOLDIERS
Homo. Eagle gate: rooms. bath. garage:
INV H.: cleo; reasonable: from owner Ad-
dress Box 3O6-S. Star office. IA
Evening star., 1923-05-13

FOR SALE TO COIORED-DIRECT FIRM
owner; house. 1874 Sth ST. NV: rooms and
cellar; brick. with garage. Apply after $40
pm No agents. l3s
Evening star., 1923-05-13

A good home investment in southwest
brick house. rooms and bath: four-car ga
rage on rear. Price 81. 80
Evening star., 1923-05-13

102S FAiRMONT ST. NW.-BARGAIN: NOD
<rn; = rooms and bath. vacant. Agent on
property = pm. today.
Evening star., 1923-05-13
FOR SALE-HOUSES
Confined.

FOR SALE BY OWNER
- rooms. baths: ami: elec. bells all
principal rooms; speaking tubes each floor to
kitchen; open freplaces all bedrooms gas
logs in living and music rooms Situated
on corner; bright and sunshny all day;
fronting city parking triangle Beautiful
exposure: most delightful residence section.
Price. $4,000. Cash, $4,000. Phone
y. 654I. 13s
Evening star., 1923-05-13

PErWORTH BARGAIN PRICE $3.50;
within one square of 18th st. line; a mod
ern 6-room and bath brick house, colonial
front and double back porches: hot-water heat
and electricity; lot 20x1O feet with garage:
stationary tubs and lavatory in basppent;
ideal home al very reasonable pride: terms
be arranged. Address BOX 1867, Star
office
Evening star., 1923-05-13

sH,UUO
For sale-A comparatively new, 7-rOom and
bath, two-story, attic and cellar, completely
detached house: screened and all modern i'm
provements: lawn, privet hedge; lot, 5Ox15O
feet to alley. Terms
Address OWNER, IL Wine ave.
Evening star., 1923-05-13
FOR SALE-HOUSES
COntinue
S16.5W.

S16.50O.
FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS.
Rockville road opp. Chev.
Chase Circle; one fare; oper
Sunday; beautiful new home, s
|rooms, 2 baths, shaded ant
screened; large living room, in.
closed porches; garage; hollow
tile; red Spanish tile roof; built
to stand the test of time. Actual.
Ily worth $4,000.
A SAVING OF $500.
SEE M. A. BECKHAM.
PHONE WEST 200.
Evening star., 1923-05-13
FOR SALE-HOUSES

s.. 600 CASH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ST.
18th and 10th; Kennedy & Davis built home
rooms. baths. h.-w.h.; cleo; strictly modern
up-to-date home. Address Box 3B.S, Star office
The Washington times., 1923-11-02

b N
are two fashioned American faces You might
of thousands like them in the business world Of
United States only few years ago. The with the w
kers the sides Of his face Albert B. Pullman
superintendent of the Pullman Company, working under
George Pullman the boss The next with the wskers
pointing plentfuly downward the auditor of the Pull
man Company
Il you met Of that type now, especially Mr.. Davie
you would think for moment that he made up TO play
some part.
Not long ago. when the average Congressman boy
these the typical faces Of business in this
The upper lip smooth whskers grew the chin,
the sides Of the face, all
As you study these faces you think Of patent medicine
vendors inerant dentists You do not think Of able
centrated American business
And you find it hard believe that the thinking done by
the of these whskers the that done
perhaps BETTER thinking in the old time in much it
done quietly
The faces Of much And the whkers that they
allow to grow mean great deal to the faces.
Alexander the Great rendered real service to the human
when he set the example of shaving not only the
lip but the entire face
Whatever others may do DOCTORS AT LEAST SHOULD
BE SMOOTH SHAVEN
They listen the breathing of child then the breath
ing of another Sometimes inevitably they unable to tell
what ais the first child It may out later be scarlet
fever measles They should not carry around with them
wks to collect disease germs and carry them along the
next patient
dsnfec the smooth human very quickly by
washing. You CAN'T disinfect whiskers.
The Washington times., 1923-11-02
Keep the Door of Hope
Forever Open
Why the Florence Crittenton Home Campaign Should
Be Oversubscribed.

Do you know that without the sincere support Of the
Washington public much Of the important work done by the
Florence Crenton Home be discontinued and "The
Door of Hope be closed the many pitul appeals
because There is room?"
For thrtytwo years. this great humanitarian institution
has been sheering and providing for unfortunate girls and
their innocent ofprngs during the time of their greatest
need For thrytwo the band of practical Christians
operating the home has sven fit these girls for honest
sesuppor and has found suitable positions for them
The time has come when more money is needed to carry
the Of the Florence Crittenton Home The
$2oo00o-and that is the absolute minmum-is urgently
needed
Unless this sum is realized 'The Door of Hope closed
forever in the faces Of hundreds of unfortunate girls
prominent business man. addressing two Sisters Of the
White Lights closed his words advice by saying go
and sin more To his surprise they replied, where
shall we go?''
This man cared about his neighbours daughter He did
dismiss the question asked by these girls leaving the
someone els He sought the founded
the first Florence Crittenton Home.
Good Samaritan spirit of love and helpfulness has
spread In many of the larger cities find the spirit
compassion for the unfortunate girl has
ing of Florence Crittenton Home. Other women
have cared about the young girls who, coming from
the country and small the big cities to obtain
poyment frequently made the prey of the unscrupuous
The National Capital exception Many young girls
coming here from all parts of the nation practically
walk of fe made the serious minded really
determine that these daughters land should
have every possible protection
And what of the babethe innocent third parties in the
eternal triangle? Should they suffer- Here is where the
loving kindness Of the Christian leadership the home is
First consideration give little one it's right to
name This done when possible by bringing the father to
of his responsibility. marriage and family home
follow
The sum of 100000 set by the home the minimum
Master ssd pasnuch ye done it unto the least Of
these my bretlteu, ye have done it unto Me-
The Washington times., 1923-11-02
SAP AND SALT
BY Bert Moses

The scarcity Of happiness is
what makes it so valuable.
Barnum owed his reputation
more to mathematics than to
humbugs.
Marriage means that you have
attached yourself to either a raft
or milestone.
Nine parts of wisdom is to jam
on the brakes when you feel your
foolishness coming to the surface.
Hez Heck says: "A long stub
in the gutter is a sure sign that
the cigar was bum
Religion is the last resort Of
the sick.
The coolest reception an author
gets is in his home town.
All the money in the world,
even infinity itself, cannot change
the past.
Good resolutions are often
made so late in life that they
cannot be carried out.
Copyright 1923. Premier Syndicate 1Nc.
The Washington times., 1923-11-02
HEROINES OF HISTORY
Some Of the Things We Know About BrunhiIda
by MARK STUYVESANT-

IN the sixth century, King
Athanagild was ruler Of the
powerful Visigoths. To make
an alliance with this monarch was
the desire Of all surrounding ma
lions. For to be his friend was
far safer than to be his enemy.
It was with a jealous eye that
Sigebert, king Of the Austrasia,
regarded any attempt on the part
of his contemporaries to sue for
the hand of Brunhilda. the beau.
tiful daughter of the king of the
Visigoths.
But the dashing and impetuous
Sigebert won the hand Of Brun-
hilda and there was much rejoic-
ing at Metz when there took place
the marriage ceremony which
united the two Kingdoms. And 1t
was made even more important
by the fact that at the time of
the marriage Bs.unhilda embraced
the Christian religion.
Chilperic, the brother of Si9e-
bert, ruled over the west Frankish
kingdom, and when he was in
formed Of his brothers. brilliant
and diplomatic marriage, he was
filled with rage, for he had hoped
to win Brunhilda for himself.
His fury was so great that there
came a war between the two
brothers and the peoples over
whom they ruled.
It was as a loving and de.
pendent wife that Queen Brun.
hilda lived during her husbands
life, and at his death she was
thrown into prison by the vicious
Chilperfc.
Brunhilda escaped from the.
dungeon at Rouen by marrying
the son of her captor. Thus she
gained her freedom and secured
safety from assassination, which
had been her husbands fate.
Then 1t was that Brunhilda
turned from shrinking and tiuid
woman into a leader. Immediately
she plunged into politics and laid
her plans to hold the reins Of
The Washington times., 1923-11-02

power in her own hands by ruling
for her sons.
This power she even extended
until she demanded to rule in the
name Of her grandchildren and
even her great-grandchildr
However, when she ATTEMPTED to
rule over not only Austrasia but
Burgundy also, she was plunged
into a fierce conflict with the
mobiles of both countries.
To aid them in their fight
against this dauntless woman the
mobiles summoned Clotaire the
Second, king of Neustria, who
soon conquered her and her forces
and subjected her to fearful pun
ishment. Not content with tor
turing the indomitable queen, he
caused her to be killed in the
most barbaric fashion.
The great Brunhilda was dashed
to the heels of wild horse. In
this way ended the life of one of
the strongest. characters Of the
history of that dim epoch.
Brunhilda left a name which
has been held in high regard al,
through the centuries which have
passed since she lived. because
her energies were not directed
solely to the acquisition of
power. Brunhilda was a very
religious woman and spent much
OF her time and money In good
works. These charitable activities
Of Brunhilda were acknowledged
by many letters from Pope
Gregory, which he sent to her,
blessing her for the help she rem
dered her church.
Tradition has it that many fine
castles were erected by Queen
Brunhilda, and her name is pre-
served on one Of the old Roman
highways.