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The Washington times., 1924-01-19
RATS CARRY BUBoNIc
PLAGUE TO RUSSIA

MOSCOW, Jan. 19.-The bubonic
plague has leaped over the borders
Of Asia into extreme Southeastern
Europe and is threatening the
Astrakhan district, according to the
Moscow Workman's Gazette.
Ninety plague spots have been
discovered, says the newspaper, and
horde Of plague.infested rats is
spreading the epidemic along the
mouths Of the Volga. A commits
sion has been created to combat the
plague danger.
The Washington times., 1924-01-19

: DIR. J.. Stanley Durkee, OF
University. will preach, at ITsll'I
BAPTIST Church, Sixf 4 q
streets northwest 4 sII
ing. at H., having b llsSts
AThe Seeing Eye, a 4 s;t
ming taking for his aySlS K 1e
Light Bringer." Sunday school ut
the evening, with social hour and re-
held at 7:40 by Professor Ferry.
Strangers are invited to hear Dr.
Durkee. 80 L. u
? Tomorrow morning DIR. John E.
Briggs will preach on "Short Sight
edness.'' at Fifth Baptist Church.
At night he will preach on 1.-The
Power Of the Gospel 4He will an
swer questions from the "Questlon
Box" previous to the sermon and
hold an evangelistic after Meeting y
Next Wednesday night, from 6 TO
8, the annual Get-Together Supper
for the church win be held. Covers
will be prepared for the first 200 who
hand their names in. DIR. H. w. o.
Millington, secretary Of the Columbia
Association, and DIR. George Green,
who for twenty years has been medi-
cal missionary in Africa. will be
guests.
Another Story for City Folks Who
Have Story Ears win be related
tomorrow night at s, at the Centen-
NAL Baptist Church. The morning
subject will be Supreme Sight.
At the Metropolitan Baptist
Church the Revef John Compton
Ball will speak tomorrow morn
ing on Where is Your Hope
Set" and in the evening on THE
Backgroud of a Successful Life"
At the evening service special
old-time hymns will be sung. ~
.,r a f. !.
Rev. Bruce L. Kershner, pro-
fessor of the Bible at I4ynchburg
Christian College, Lynchburg, va,
viii preach tomorrow morning a nd
evening at the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church. The music will
be given by the church choir
and mixed and male qua-tets
under the direction Of William E.
Braithwaite. DIR. Kershner will
teach the Everyman Bible class
at 10 otclock. The pastor of fhe
church. Rev.. DIR. Earle Whitley, is
a series of evangelis-
ltfcS services in the First Chris
stian CHURCH, Baltimore.
H. L. Pickerill, specialist Of the
educational department of the
United Christian Missionary So
citey Of st. Louis, will join the
force OF workers 4oE the Vermont
Avenn0. Christian Church for the
pre-Easter campaign Of the church
and arrangements have been com
pleted for his coming to Wash
The Washington times., 1924-01-19
Bishop to Confirm Class.

The Rt. Rev. James Edward
freeman, bishop, of Washingtons
will confirm a class at the Church
Of the Incarnation, Twelfth and N
streets northwest, tomorrow eve.
hing at o'clock. Following the
usual custom. the bishop will make
an address after administering c0n4
firmation. The Rev. DR.. George
tW. Atkinson, jr., rector.
church, will present the candidates
for confirmation to the bishop.
The Washington times., 1924-01-19
so Ships are Icebound

CHRISTIANIA, Jan. 19.-Air-
planes are carrying supplies to fifty
ships that are now wedged in the
ice in the Cattegat ana off the
Danish coast.
The aircraft drop sacks Of food
and other stores near the impris-
.Oneds vessels,
The Washington times., 1924-01-19
DREW'S CHURCH TO NAME
ITS TRUSTEES TUESDAY

Trustees of the Cosmopolitan Bap-
tist Institutional Church. Ninth and
N streets northwest, will be elected
at a meeting of the members, Tues
day night.
DR.. Simon p. w. Drew, who has
cen touring the Northwestern States,
will return Sunday to preach the
morning sermon. On Sunday. jan
uary 27, he will preach, by special
request, on the subject, "The Valley
of Dry Bones"
The Washington times., 1924-01-19
Church to Elect Trustees.

Trustees of the Cosmopolitan
Baptist Institutional Church, N
street northwest between Ninth and
Tenth streets, will be chosen at a
special election and meeting to be
ND in the church next Tuesday
night. DIR. Simon P. w. Drew,
pastor, will preside.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29

Mrs. \. B. Ream was hostess at the Bridge Club Tuesday afternoon.
 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ream spent a few days in New York this week.
 Mir. Malcom Douglas was a week end guest at Mir. Dexter Elliott's.
 Miss Prudence Paine was home from college over Washington's Birth day.
 Miss Frances and Master Robbie FL liutt went to Boston on Friday to at tend the horse show.
 All schools in town, excepting the Howe-Marot, are closed for two weeks on account of scarlet fever.
 Mrs. Charles Weaver went to New London on Thursday to visit her daughter. Mrs. George Bathgate.
 Mrs. N B. Ream and Mr. and Mrs. Nonsiatsky have gone Go New York for a few days. While there Mir. and Mrs. Vonsiatsky will attend the we'd ding of Mir. ToporkoH, who has been a guest at Carolyn Hall at various times this winter.
 The Women's Foreign Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. Charles Knights next Wednesday. 1t prom ises to be an unusually interesting meeting Mrs. Stephen Livingstone Is the leader and will give a talk on ln- dia.
 Next Tuesday evening will be Pio- near Night at the Grange. Some N. Ii. C. A. leaders will speak, also other interesting speakers. The enefgetic members of the Pioneers had arrang- ed an entertainment at the town hall for Feb. 29th. Cur old fsv0rite, Baril the magician. was to have been present and everyone was anticipating an en- joyable evening, but owing to the con- tinned presence of scarlet fever in town it was thought best to postpone the affair until a later date. Those who have purchased tickets are assur- ed they will be good" whenever con- ditions permit the giving of the show. The willingness of the boys to accept the decision of the authorities and cherefully give up their entertainment at this time, proves them good sports and the kind of citizens the town needs.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
New Books in Library
Annual Church Report

The report of the Congregational organization of the Neighborly hiil church for the year 1923 tdata pro vided for the national year bookl
 shows that three new members were admitted on confession of faith and one by letter from another church There was a loss of one member by death fMrs. Caroline F. Gonversel
 and two (Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. smith by letter to the church in Westboro. Mass. The total member shin of 92 shows a gain of one since a year ago, and four more have join ed during the present year. The offerings for denominational causes outside of the parish, for 1928, were as follows: morning service Sl69,
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29

Ladies' Missionary Society Sf26, total S295. The contributions, as far as accounted for. from the parish for undenominationa benevoiences was almost the same amount. being S294. The Union Sunday school has membership of Al, with 54 in the Home department, and a total, count ing the Cradle roll of over a hundred. The following names have been added to the Cradle roll: Betty Knowlton Jacobs, born March 25; Marjory Ellen Green, born Oct l9; Clarence Clin- ton Ballard, born Nov. s; and John Gladding Maitland. born Nov. %.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
ADDRESSES RoTARIANs

At the regular weekly luncheon of the Rotary Club on Wednesday, Harry T. Baker, Boys Work Secretary of the International Committee of the Y. NJ. C. A., gave an address on the Find Yourself Campaign" which Is now be ing conducted in Putnam for the bene- fit of boys in Putnam and towns imme- diatelV sf4rroundine
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
THOMPSON

Miss Marot has returned from Chi cagu.
 Mir Olney Brott spent the weekend IH town.
 Mrs George Brott has been ill with the grip.
 Mrs Edward Rean was in town last week.
 Miss Nellie Ryan entertained the Thimble Club on Thursday.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29

Bethell and Miss Dorothy |. Sum mers.
 DoONAN-O'BRIEN-In New York, Feb. 23, Stephen Doonan of Pom. fret and Miss Catherine 0Brien oi New York WILLET- HALLE Pomfret Cen. ter. Feb. l4, Nelson V. Nlllet of Hartford and Mrs. Etta G. Hall.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
MARRIED

BETHELL-sUMMERs - In North
 Ashford, Feb. g. Newell Graham
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29
DIED

BURKE-In Putnam, Feb. 27, Henry Leo Burke, seven days old son of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Burke. DAUNAIS-In Putnam, Feb. 27, Mrs. Delima, wife of Clement Daunais, aged 70 years.
 UfBBARD-In North Woodstock, Mrs Henrietta Pike hibbafd, Wiie of Hezekiah Hubbard, in her 69th year. - M0RsE-In Chicago. Feb. 24, Mrs.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-29

Harriet A. Morse, formerly of Woodstock, aged 77 years. SHERMAN-In Putnam, Feb. 26. Mrs. Mary C. Sherman, aged i7 years.
 STOuMBELiS- In Putnam. Feb. %, five days old son of Mir. and Mrs. John Stoumbelis.
 Read the Dollar Day Bargains that Putnam merchants offer for tomorrow
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04

Several members Of the Hog
lund family of Finlayson, and
three of the public school teach
ers at Bruno, were in attendance
at the musical program in the as
sembly hall here Sunday evening.
The Independent Bridge Co., Of
Minneapolis, has the contract of
building a substantial concrete
bridge across the Norman town
ship ditch. 4 miles north of
Askov, and has a crew of a half
dozen men busy on the job now,
with A. J. Mcdonnell as foreman.
The annual sale of Christmas
Seals is on again and the local
post office has supply for sale
to the general public. All re-
ceipts from the sale Of these
stamps are used to fight tuber-
culosis and is surely a worthy
cause. Sales so far are reported
very good.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04

volume that is generally handled
at this time it can be done only
with the cooperation of the pub
lie. Compliance with the follow
ing suggestions will greatly aid
the post office and insure prompt
handling of your mail:
BY all means mail your pack
ages, letters, cards, etc. as early
as possible.
All parcels should be securely
wrapped in heavy paper and well
tied with strong cord.
Write address plainly with pen
and ink, giving complete infor-
nation as to route number, box
number, street, etc. Your return
address must also be given.
Insure valuable packages-this
can be done at the post office.
Perishable or urgent matter
should be sent special delivery.
Writing of a personal nature is
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04
By L-F. Van Zelm
@ Western Nsvspspsr URioa

Albert Sorensen played a pref
ty song on the flute with piano
accompaniment and his brother,
Sigvard, handled a cornet solo,
"Gayety Polka" in good shape,
the execution being excellent.
F. o. Lund rendered fine tone
quality on the violin when he
played Morning" from the Per
Gynt suite by E. Greig.
Den store Hvide Flok" by
Greig. was arranged for this oc-
casion by F. o. Lund for two vio-
Inns, violincello and piano and
played by H. Petersen, Mrs. An
drew Henriksen, F. o. Lund and
Mrs. P. N. Fenger.
The entire program lasted
about two hours and appeared to
be appreciated by the good sized
crowd. Refreshments were enjoy
ed afterwards.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04

composers as the numbers were
rendered.
The orchestra consisting of
three violins, violincello, piano.
flute, clarionet and cornet open
ed the program.
Instrumental numbers were in
terspersed with singing by the
entire audience led by several
strong men voices and the piano,
and also two part singing by Mrs.
F. 0. Lund, Miss Clara Petersen,
Mrs. v. S. Petersen and Miss
Dagny Wosgaard.
/. Leonard Hoglund who is en-
ployed at the bank in Bruno, en-
tertained well with four violin
solos, showing good technique,
especially in the Blue Bells of
Scotland by Henry Farmer.
This young man who is only 10,
gives promise of becoming a very
proficient violinist as he is al
ready handling a heavy grade
of music. His sister, Miss Hazel
Hoglund of Finlayson, local in
structor on the piano, and who
has been heard here before,
played two excellent piano solos
and as previously her talent was
thoroughly appreciated. The
piano is not in the best of shape,
several keys being out of order,
which prevented her from play
ing to the best advantage.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04

not permitted in parcels On
the outside of the parcel it is
permissible to write, DO not
open before Christmas" or words
to that effect.
No parcel may be more than 81
inches in length and girth COM
bined. For delivery locally and
in first, second and third zones 20
pounds is the maximum weight;
in all other zones so pounds.
Postmaster, Askov.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04
MUSIC Is ENJOYED

A full house greeted those who
took part in the musical program
at the assembly hall Sunday eve
ming, under auspices of the Young
Peoples Society. The program
had been arranged by and was in
charge of DIR. p. N. Fenger who
made short explanations of vari-
Gus musical numbers and their
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04
MAIL CHRISTMAS
PACKAGES EARLY

From now until after the holi-
days the mail service will be
taxed to capacity, and few
timely suggestions may be bene-
fetal.
All post offices will make every
effort to handle the Christmas
mails without congestion and de-
lay, but owing to the enormous
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04
ASKOV

Andrew Junl Ie1t yesterday ioT
Harris to work in the Westholm
numbering camp.
Miss Marie Hansen who has
been visiting at the Jens Nielsen
home the past two months or so,
left Friday for her home in Cedar
Falls, Iowa.
N. c. Petersen, north of town,
has made his barn more modern
and convenient by installation of
drinking cups. Other who have
either bought drinking cups or
are installing them are Magnus
Hansen and Fred Christensen.
Another basket ball game is
scheduled for Friday night Ito
morrow at the ID. B. S. hall. The
two young local teams bear cats
and wild cats will again oppose
one another, with more pep than
ever. The admission is the same
as before-only Is and 10 cents
so come out and see the fun.
Matthias Stendevad who had
worked on the Chris Frederiksen
farm the past five weeks, re-
turned in his car to Minneapolis
Thanksgiving day to look for en-
ployment there. He was accom-
panied to Minneapolis by Thor
valid Andersen, the COW tester,
who visited with his brother and
Others in the Mill City until
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Petersen
and two children of Tyler, came
to Askov Monday. Mrs. Petersen
and children will remain here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jorgen Paulsen, while Mr.. Peter
sen goes TO Denmark for a short
visit over Christmas with his
aged parents; he left for New
York yesterday and will sail
Dec. Q.
Chris T. Christensen and John
Swanson loaded two cars here the
first of this week with horses,
tools, etc, and started out for
their camp at Rainier. Several
Askov boys who will work for
them at camp went along up in
the cars. Among those going are
Bennett and lehman Larsen. AL
bert Christensen. Rudolph and
Richard Bagge and Tony Sebald.
We are making preparation for
a capacity crowd at the ID. B. S.
hall tonight Thursday and con-
siderable effort has been put
forth in preparing an appropri-
ate program. Whether or not
you have your name on the lists
at the various business places
you are invited to come and help
honor the band. Ladies will
please bring cake or sandwiches.
Committee.
Julius Slot, Jr., has been APP
pointed enumerator to take farm
census in the townships of Part
ridge, Fleming and Danforth and
village of Askov and commenced
upon the task Tuesday. He is
working under the direction of
Ralph ID. Stitzel of Brainerd, who
is supervisor of this district. Mr..
Slot also worked as one of the
enumerators in the decennial cen. |
sus Of 1920.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04
No Retirement

Don't you wish you could make
q great fortune and retirel'
at doesn't seem practical. an
swered Senator Sorghum. "Many
Of the boys who are making fortunes
nowadays don't get q chance to re-
tire. They have to stay awake
nights. "-washington Star.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-12-04
ASKOV MARKETS

Butter, creamery, per ID. so. 46
Eggs, per doz. ............ AT
Chickens, under a lbs. per lb. .09
Chickens, over a lbs., perlb. .13
Broilers-
No. l, ~ lbs. and up. -. IA
Leghorns, per Id. ...... IL
Rutabagas, per ton 1000
Evening star., 1924-08-19
27PO[|CEMENG GET
DRY AGENTS POWER
Wholesale Cleanup of Rum
Traffic Planned in City.
Tryout for Nation.

Full power was put into Washing
tons newest rum chasing effort to-
day, for a wholesale cleanup of the
city, when 27 picked members OF the
Metropolitan Police Department were
officially clothed with the powers OF
special prohibition agents.
Acting Commissioner of Internal
Revenue c. r. Nash formally made
the appointments, which will turn
loose these policemen clothed not
only with full police powers. but
with the authority of the Federal
Government as well. in a campaign
to dry up the National Capital.
This step agreed to following
lengthy conferences between District
and Federal officials is believed to
constitute the first anti-liquor ma
chine of it's kind in the country. 1t
will not displace the general prohi-
bition agents, who continue their
work here as in the past. 1t will sup
plement the forces already existent.
Commissioner of Police oyster pro-
posed the plan. in the first instance,
and for two months has been working
on it. in conference with police ofh-
GERS and with representatives of the
Treasury Department.
Action by Mr.. Nash today set at rest
certain disquieting anxiety which had
dering if the Federal Government was
going to place the program in opera
ton. The names of the 81 police Of
ficers had been picked by Maj. Daniel
Sullivan, and District officials had be-
gun to wonder at the delay in the ap
pointments. 1t was explained that
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Blair was out of the city, and the
matter had only been delayed in the
execution of routing business of the
bureau. incident upon the absence Of
the commissioner.
Harry NJ. Luckett chief Of general
prohibition agents for the fourth di-
vision of several States, with head
quarters here today announced that
his agents would continue to Coop
crate with the police in carrying for
ward the enforcement of prohibition,
and would elicit the help of police
in making raids through the city. I'VE
believe in this new program and IN
tend to do all in our power to help
1t along" said Mr.. Luckett.
Operation of the new rum chasing
machine here will be watched with
interest by Federal officials to see how
It will work out. Washington. 1t is
understood is the first city in the
country to attempt such program
Its progress will be noted with a
view to seeing if it would be feasible
to extend it to other cities.
Evening star., 1924-08-19

to pave Eleventh street as soon as the
necessary collections are made. Two
other streets-Fifteenth street north
east from B to F. and Fifteenth street
southeast from b street to E street
also were ordered paved out of the
gasoline tax fund.
Contracts for grading a number Of
streets in various sections of the city
were awarded by the Board of Dis
trict Commissioners today, The streets
and contractors whose bids for the
work were accepted were as follows:
Fern street northwest, from Blair
road to H street; Savannah street
southeast, from Wheeler road to
Eleventh place; Ninth place. Tenth
place and Eleventh place southeast,
from Savannah street to Alabama
avenue; Ontario road, from Ontario
place to Adams Mill road: Clydesdale
place, from Ontario place to Adams
Mill road; Ingomar street, from For
ty-second street to Wisconsin ave-
nue.; Forty-seventh place northeast,
from Sheriff road to Jay street,
awarded to William F. Cush Corpora
ton.
Wyoming avenue, from Twenty
fourth street to kalorama road,
awarded to Latimer & Maloney:
Thirtieth street, from Brandywlne
to Chesapeake street. awarded to
w. F. Brenizer Company.
Emerson street, from Piney Branch
road to 18th street, awarded to &. B.
Mullin Company Incorporated.
T street between Thirty-seventh
and Thirty eighth streets, awarded to
the w. f. Brenizer Company.
Thirtieth street northeast, from Otis
to Perry streets, and Eastern avenue
from the south line Of Monroe street
to about 500 feet northwest of the
northerly line of Bunker Hill road
awarded to William +. Cush Corpora
ton.
Evening star., 1924-08-19
PAVING ORDERED
FROM TAX FUNDS
Commissioners Will Improve
Many Thoroughfares Out
of Gasoline Receipts.

Paving of Eleventh street southeast
from Pennsylvania avenue to the Ana
costa Bridge, now a rough cobble-
stone thoroughfare, was ordered to-
day by the Board of District Com
missioners. Although a direct route
to Anacostia, Congress Heights and
the southern Maryland highways. this
section of Eleventh street, south of
Pennsylvania avenue, is seldom used
by the hinterland traffic, because of
it's bad condition. With the paving
of this stretch traffic en- route to Ana
costa and southern Maryland, which
now flows south on Eighth street to
the Navy Yard, is expected to be di-
verted to Eleventh street, thereby re-
lieving congestion on Eighth street.
Funds raised under the gasoline
tax, road and street funds will be used
Evening star., 1924-08-19
DRIVER UNHURT AS CAR
GOES THROUGH BRIDGE
Coleman r. Jones Drops 80 Feet,
With Auto, Into Rock
Creek.

Lady Luck" must have ridden. an
unseen passenger with Coleman r.
Jones of 1916 Biltmore street, short
ly after last midnight, when the auto
mobile he was driving smashed into
the side of a concrete and stone
bridge in Rock Creek Park, broke off
about 20 feet Of the bridge and,
carrying stones along with it, took
a spectacular plunge into the waters
of Rock Creek, 80 feet below. He
escaped unscathed.
The accident happened at Broad
Branch road and Grant road, when
the car, veering from the roadway,
struck the southeast wing of the
bridge, tearing 1t away, and carrying
down with 1t into the creek large
chunks of concrete, earth and stones.
Jones remained in the car in it's
sensational leap, and when it struck
the bottom of the creek bed crawled
out Of the debris. The car is a wreck
Evening star., 1924-08-19
Addition to Playground.

Property adjoining the Logan School,
at Third and G streets northeast. was
ordered purchased today by the board
of District Commissioners for S1,674.
1t will be used as an extension of
the municipal playground near the
Logan School. The property contains
1914 square feet.
Evening star., 1924-08-19
Poultry Dealer Dies.

Harry B. Benja So years old,
poultry dealer. of Kensingtcn, Md.
dropped dead in front Of 9l3 Louis
lana avenue at noon today. Death is
believed to have been due to heart
disease Mr. Benjamin is survived by
his widow.
Evening star., 1924-08-19
Give Contract for Paving.

The commissioners have awarded
the contract for paving Seventh
street from Pennsylvania avenue to
G. street southwest to Mcguire g.
Rolfe of Richmond. Va. 1t is esti-
mated that the work will cost $4,000.