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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Mrs. Belle e. sanborn

The death of Mrs. Belle E. Sanborn
occurred at her home. 81 Ia Water
street, Sunday evening, aged ~
years. She is survived by the hus-
hand, Charles NJ, two daughters,
Mrs. Bertha s. Whiting of Auburn
and Mrs. Mildred Staekpole of Bath;
three sons, Roy X. Small of Angus
ia, Dana C. Sanbern of New Bed
fard and Thomas b. Benner of Marl-
boro, Mass, and one sister. Mrs
Mary Clagston Of Massachusetts,
The funeral will be held from the
Plummer funeral home, 16 Pleasant
street Wednesday forenoon at 10
o'clock. Friends please omit flowers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
SPORT TABLOIDS

Louisville, KY, May AFlMsss
and Span, given a superb FIGS |.
Jockey G. Fields over q mile ~ !.
sixteenth on a sloppy track, weA y.
Clark Handiscap at Churchill poSm
this afternoon in lit SIS, the w
the feature of the inaugurapeh X
the Spring meet here, was WYE
$4,000 net to the winner.
New York, May . fAPl-fM.
Nurmi, rema rkabie athlete from ~
land, stands exonerated OF a!l eaa
ges that he has stepped on tne ET
of amateurism during his ruhhlAk Y
this country. Hugo Quist, msAnuSs
of Nurmi's American tour, ana WE
Ritola, Finnish distance maH ~
have been cleared.
Cleveland, Ohio, May 16-Tns ~
edo F. C. defeated the MeLeod ~ IA
Gil F. C. of New Jersey, 2 TO y M%
national soccer football hHaM M
today. All of the scoring va SS
in the 80 minutes overtime, .sf
had been agreed to when kstW
play ended in a tie.
SOCCER :.
At New Yerk-New BeAbaEs !"
Indiana Flooring !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Winthrop Grammar
Licks st. Mary's

Especial to Kenaebee Jeurnail
Winthrop, May 10-Saturaay aftH'
noon the Grammar school played "
first home same defeating 81. Mars
school of Augusta by Q score Of y
4. Runs were made for winthrop N
Currier 2, Arnold 8, Ahilii Q. Hoyst J
for st. Mary's, by Cunningham J
Malone l, Hickey /, Logan l. AHl
for Winthrop @. Roberts !. AFHoM I
Abelli 8, Adkins /, Auelair !, Heule
2; for st. Mary's, Sawyer !, WeFm'
Ing 2, Cunningham 2, Malone y
Hickey /, Bevair 1. base hits Ar
mold 2, Abelli, House. 8 base y!
Cunningham, Umpires. BisseH o.
knight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Cars Damaged in Collision

The Ford truck of the Community
Cooperative store was badly damaged
Saturday afternoon when it was run
into by a Studebaker car driven by a
Bath man. The Bath car failed to
make the turn, at the corner of Vine
and Dennis streets and crashed into
the truck, both ears being the worse
for the contact. The Studebaker
smashed both mudguards and head
lights, while the damage to the lighter
car was more serevele, it being neces-
sary to have it hauled to a garage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Funeral of Helen Frances Meader

Funeral services for the late Helen
Frances Meader were held Sunday
morning at IL o'clock from the untier-
taking rooms of the Amesbury-W White
Co., Captain r. Z. Howells Of the Sal
walton Army, stationed at Augusta. Of
ficiating. The bearers were Hubert
Meader Dan Meader. Eugene Peaeock
and R. III. Hutchins. Entomhment was
at Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Schooner LibeIled

Portland. Me-, May "a libel has
been filed against the -masted
schooner Robert l.. Bean in United
States district court on petition of
Arthur T. Vanderbilt of Newark and
c. G. Wilson of New York, receivers
of the Virginia Carolina Chemical
Company. They allege that cargo
of acid phosphate was damaged by
negligence and seek $4,000. The
Bean is now at Reckland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

A raid led by state Detective
Arthur G. Robinson, assisted by
deputies, proved fruitful Saturday
afternoon, large amount of contra
band liquor being found. The raid
was made at the home of William
Dams in Pittston, and still was
found, as we'll as twenty gallons of
mash, and several quantities of in
toxicants. Trial will be held in the
local municipal court at nine o'clock
this morning. -. .-..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Firemen's BAH Tonight

AS an added attraction for the grand
firemen's bali to be held tonight at the
Coliseum, the popular Henry Carleton
Players will be seen and heard in some
clever vaudeville sketches. This
should be attraction enough to draw a
large crowd, and added to this the fact
that the proceeds of the affair are for
the most worthy cause, the old Coli
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Springfield, O., Boy
Winner Legion Essay

Indianapolis, May 10-R b
Krumheltz, of Springfield, Ohio, was
announced today as the winner of
the American Legion's annual essay
contest for American school children.
Essays were written on the subject:
why Communism is q Menace to
Americanism."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Peculiar INTEREST was manifested in

Peculiar interest was manifested in
the services at the Baptist church on
Sunday morning. The pastor spoke
on the subject of baptism, after which
four candidates were baptized. Dur
ing the Sunday school hour there
were exercises in condemnation of
Mothers Day by the young ladies of
the school. and an interesting talk
by the s. s. superintendent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

A huge Tarvia spreader arrived In
the city Sunday afternoon and will be
put to work on the streets this week.
The street department crew rushed
things on Brunswick avenue Sunday,
working hard all day to put this Inn
portant highway in first class eondi-
tions. ~ ,%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

General C. w. ITilden Camp, Sons
Of Veterans. will meet tonight at
1889 In III. +. A. hall. A good att
tendance Is desired to perfect plans
for Memorial day. The committee in
charge of the Memorial Day exer-
cises has secured the services of
the Hon. Burleigh Martin of Angus
ia as speaker of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Asylum lodge No. 20. l. o.

ASYLUM lodge NO. TO- I. 0. Q. r.,
entertains the entire district tonight
in Augusta. This includes Sanbern
Lodge No. 90, Hallowell. The sup
per will be served in Augusta at 6:15.
After the supper the members of the
order will assemble at |. o. o. +.
hall. Augusta, and march to City
Hall and 1t is hoped that as many
Hallowell members as possible will
be in line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

scum should be packed to the doors.
The money gained will be used to fix
up the quarters at the central station
and everybody should get together
and show the boys that their efforts
in the past are appreciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Harry Lowell has purchased the
house on Warren street where Miss
Lowell has made her home and Mr..
and Mrs. Lowell will pass part of
their time there. They pass winters
in st. Petersburg and have a cottage
at the shore in the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

| Miss Nellie Pinkham has return
ed to Dover, n. H. After visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H
| Pinkham, Beech street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Worcester, Mass, May 10-Paavo
Nurmi will run at the Fair Grounds
at 7.s0 Monday night. He will come
to Worcester early Monday morning
to fulfill his engagement to race at
a meet of the Finnish-American
Athletic club Suomi. He will motor
to the Harvard Stadium tomrrow to
take look at the track there He is
10 make a try at the American mile
record made by Norman Taber on
the same track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
HALLOWELLHAc
EASY TIME WITH ,
WINTHROP. las
Especial to Ksnnshso Sow.

Nopse~a 20 nsunsuec aoupUaIV
winthrop, May 1o.-Hailoven q. !.
kept its standing UP to the IL u
cent. mark here Saturday whe. 4 \
defeated Winthrop High BY Z - !.
14-6. A cluster Of erroas on ~ u
of the Winthrop team was rsscss L.
In large measure for Halloweirs ~.
HALLOWELL ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
EAST WINTHROP

William Richard MacNamara IS III
AT his home "The LalSeview' with an
attack of grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. MacNamara
we're guests of friends at Echo Lake
over the week lend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Lewiston, May 9--William G. Tack
aberry, Lewiston attorney, has been
elected city treasurer to succeed Eu-
genee j. Cronin, who resigned re-
Gently to become assistant treasurer
in the PEOPLES Savings hank. Mr..
Taekaberry will assume his duties
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

The annual meeting of the Old
South Parish will be held tonight at
7.30 in the vestry of the church. A
good attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
WINTHROP
zsothsrs' sunday Observed

Mothers Sunday was observed At
the Methodist church with fine pro-
gram. At the morning service an APP
propriate sermon was given by the
pastor, Rev. H. f. Aldrich, and spe-
cial music by the choir, with Mrs.
Alice Bates as soloist. The church
was very prettily decorated with pot
ted plants and ferns. At the Sunday
school hour the junior department
gave a very fine program with the
adult and primary departments present
as guests. There was a large. attend
ance and the program was very pleas
ing and included the following num-
bers: - ~--ez - AZ
Song service, led by Mrs. Eta
Brown. Miss Irma Simpson and
Charles Pinkham, assisted by the
mandolin club, Marsters York accom-
panying; address of welcome by Junior
Superintendent Joseph g.. Jordan;
scripture and prayer; response, '"The
Garden of Prayer" junior department
quarter, Miss Irma Simpson soprano,
Miss Mary Pease alto, Marsters York
tenor. Charles Pinkham baritone; quo
tations, Mother" C, B. C. class; solo,
Mother. Oh. My Mother" Marsters
York. Regena Curtis accompanist: "A
Word to the Mothers" Earl Holmes,
representing the junior department;
recitation, Mothers Day." Helen Eos
ter, representing the primary depart
ment; Mother" quartet, Mary Pease
accompanying; musical reading,
Mothers Hymns" Carolyn Beatty,
with Anna Briggs soloist and accom-
PIANIST; closing word, Mrs. r. II, Cur
tbs, representing the adult depart
ment: department song, Il Would Be
True" benediction, pastor.
In the evening a fine program of
songs and readings was given, all in
keeping with Mothers Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Frank Smith has returned to Port
land after stay here in connection
with the construction of the Stand
ard Oil filing station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

The Misses Julia and George Wells
have returned from st. Petersburg,
Fla, where they passed the winter
and have opened their home on Acad-
envy street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

The last moving picture service
OF the season was held last evening
at the Old South. The picture, "The
Old homestead" was most appropri7
ate for Mothers Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Miss Helen, Robinson has returned
10 Norway after passin the week end
at her home on Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Mrs. Clarence Pettingill and chill
dren. Elizabeth and Clarence. Jr.,
were guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Randall the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Andrews and
daughter Kathleen were at the Uni
versity of Maine yesterday the
guests of Miss Delphene Andrews,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Two-base hits, G. Hinekley, E;s.
Stolen bases, G.. Hinekley, Chupsh
johnson 2. Base on balls, on laIiirs
/, off G. Hinckley 6. Hit by piteSs
by Rollins. 2, Tine. a,14. UMpN
Keenan,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

The .Marthas will meet Tuesday
evening with Mrs. Otis Pottle, school
street. Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

There will be meeting Of the
Ward One Club this evening, when
arrangements will be made for their
coming banquet at the Hallowell
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

The regular meeting Of Gardiner
lodge, No. g., K of p, will be held
this evening. All officers and menu
bers are requested to be present as
there is business of Importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Hhe Women's Benefit Association
of the Maccabees will hold a dance
in G. A. r. Hall, Augusta. this even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Mrs. G. A. Stafford stopped over on
her way home from Washington to
visit at the home Of her daughter
Mrs. Edward Hidden, in New York,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

The Ladies'. Aid of the First Bap-
fist church will meet Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. H. N. Bates, Central
street, s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Farr have re-
turned from their wedding trip and
are at home at Elm street, Angus
ia, .T
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
GARDINER. LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: III Main Avenue Telephone S7-W
Office Hours A. NJ to p. M.-ssturday A. NJ to u NJ.

Miss Bertha Stonier, student at
Gorham normal school, passed the
week end at her home on Northern
Avenue. ....,s 49, ..,.,.s 40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Mrs. .Addie Peaslee Of Randolph
passed the week end in Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Regular meeting of Granite City
lodge of Rebekahs tonight. Refresh
ments and a social hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Gardiner Public Health associ-
alton will be held in. city hall Tues
day evening, May IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

The Old South League meets this
afternoon at 2.30 in the vestry. Mem
bers are to come prepared to sew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Hallowell Local News

Mr.. and Mrs. John Pelkey of Au-
burn We're week lend visitors in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

The daughters Of the Holy Cross
will hold their missionary meeting
Tuesday evening instead of Wednes-
day at the home of Mrs. w. 5. NC
Duffie, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

There will be meeting of Ward
One Community Club tonight at
7:20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. George Barker and
daughter Betty of Winthrop We're in
town for short time yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Mrs. Ben Tenney and Miss Eliza
beth Otis returned some days age
from q trip to Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Edward Palmer was in Whitefield
a short time ago on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Mrs. f. r. Kimball is somewhat
improved from her recent serious
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

John Olson of Portland who has
been in town for the past ten days,
has returned to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Miss Dorothy Goodrich of Auburn
was in town Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

"A beautiful Mothers Day service
was held at the Congregational church,
which was beautifully decorated with
links and jonquils. An inspirational
sermon appropriate to. the day was
given by Rev. c.. F.. Sargent, and a
tribute of silence paid to the mothers.
The old hymns SO dear to all were
sung and the service was. enjoyed by
a large audience.
Miss Jessie Thomas was at home
from Lewiston over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Deblois are
parents of a daughter born on Moth
Aers' Day. t-s
Miss Harriet Towle was at home
from Colby College for the week end,
The Tell Me club was entertain
ed Friday evening at Augusta with
Miss Attalie Gale and Miss Gertrude
Longfellow as hostesses. Mrs. Mar
ion Thomas and Mrs. Barbara
Young won the highest honors of the
evening. The club meets Wednesday
evening of this week with Mrs. Leah
Bell and Mrs. Barbara Young as hos
tesses and a $50 luncheon will be
enjoyed.
While playing baseball for Win
throp High school in a game with
Hallowell High Saturday forenoon,
Elwood Moulton was struck by a
baseball badly injuring his hand.
In the afternoon, while watching a
Grammar school game, Bodwell
Hammond was struck in the face by
a batted ball and his nose broken.
Both boys were taken to the office of
DIR. Don S. Knowlton, where their in
juries were attended to. -
Mrs. Fred Riley and Miss Murlel
Riley of Livermore Falls were call
ers Saturday on Mrs. Lottie York.
Miss Mary Pease of Augusta pass
ed the week end with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Pease.
Miss Doris Brown, who has been
very i'll for the past three weeks, is
able to be out once more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Millett are. lol
an automobile trip into Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Rev. r. Fl. Moyle conducted the
services at the Methodist church yes
terday to excellent audiences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Mrs. Celia Fish Hopkins was able
to ride in from the Lake Sunday.
She is much improved in health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

4 Harry Waidron has returned from
a. month passed in Alma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Z. Hodsden of
Yarmouth were the guests Sunday
of Mr.. and Mrs, Valentine Brann.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
MAINE FAIRS

Aug. ls-2a-Belfast fair,
Aug. 2h-27-Houlton fair.
Sept. s-lQ-Maine State Fair. Lewis
ton.
Sept. 15-17-Somerset Central Agricul.
tural Society fair. Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Miss Hazel Niles of Auburn was
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Niles, over the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

J. Warren Brown was at home
from Redstone. N. H, over the
week end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
LOCAL NOTICE

New arrangements for sharpening
all kinds of tools. Lawn mowers
called for and delivered; prices rea-
sonable. A. w. Morang. Randolph.
:. Phone. 345-W or 205-W. maybd6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Auction Sale


Peterson, 54 Mount Vernon St., Gar
diner, Wednesday, May. 18th.
This lot consists of one five piece
black Walnut Parlor Suite, Chamber
Sets, Oak Dresser. Refrigerator, Din
ing Table, Beds Springs and Mat
tresses, old Rocking Chair, old Card
Table, Marble top Stands Whatnot
Tapestry, Carpet, Art Squares, Limo
.--leum, Lace Curtains, Draperies, Sofa
Pillows, st. Nicholas Parlor Stove,
Cook Stove, Pictures, Wash Bowl and
Ricker's Rocking Chairs, Blue Flame
Oil Stove, Lawn Mower, Nickel Tank
Lamps, Dishes, Cooking Dishes, Hoes,
Rakes, Shovels and othep articles too
numerous to mention. Sale starts
at one o'clock. If stormy, next fair
day. -.
-.+--- = a.. rnav11d9t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

LOCAL NOTICE
Dance tonight at G. A. r. hall by
w. b. A. Tickets 35c. may11d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
SOCCER

At New Yerk-New BeAbMs !"
Indiana Flooring /.
Evening star., 1925-08-01
THE Most Attractive House i'm NE
1921 Franklin St.

Best materials and exceptionally well built:
contains rooms. huilt-iu bath and shower
large living room with open fireplace:
50'KI50' lot. large. dry cellar. with extra
lsvatorv; hardwood floors and trim; window
seat clothes chute: plenty OF floor plugs:
many additional attractions. An ideal Home
cheap at $4,000. Owner on premises eve
ninTs and SUNDAY Potomac o55S-J
Evening star., 1925-08-01
ACACIA BUILDING
TO IMPROVE HILL
Site Near Capitol Will Be
/ Occupied by 100000
Structure.

The importa nee of Washington as
a business center is being made
apparent by the rapid develop
naept of the city. Not the least of
the outsta nding projects that is plac-
Ing the National Capital wen in the
eyes of the business interests of the
country is the 81 900 900 home OF the
Acacia Mutual Life Association. 10 be
built soon on four-acre tract Of land
bounded by New Jersey avenue. G and
u streets. Second and Indiana avenue.
This site near the United States
Capitol besides being monument to
large concern born and developed to
a national institution in Washington,
will be vastly improved by this new
enterprise. Soon many old and dilapi.
dated structures. an eyesore within
She shadow of the Capitol and the
various public buildings of that sec
ton. will vanish for a product of
.Inodern architecture that before It's
erection will have the approval of the
Architect of the Capitol, the Fine Arts
commission and other experts. A con
ference with these men was held
es rlier this week.
The company that will erect this
Safest structure in Washington has
80 branch offices throughout the coun-
r4'N. and locates in the National Capt.
tai assets of SIS 900 900. 1t will mean
that 400 employees will be maintained
In the constantly increa sing orgs MIA
ton.
= Will Improve Capitol Hill.
e The section in which the new struc-
ture is to be built by reason of it's
proximity 10 the National Capitol.
has attracted a number of people. and
,fhe company by the erection of the
81 .000. 900 structure will greatly i'm
prove the appearance of Capitol Hin
as we'll as increase its prestige as q
center for business other than legis.
,$ative.
F.. With the tearing down of the struc-
hires on the four-acre tract. many
landmarks will disa ppear. including
the old Smith lumber yard. the Gait
F4our Mills. several rows of old houses.
ec
=. Besides the Office building itself,
apartments will be provided for the
employees of the orga niZation, together
with recreation grounds. Another in
povation will be a cafeteria bowling
alleys, showers, etc. Thomas F.. Jar
Cell and President Montgomery of the
company have worked out most of
the details in regard 10 the site. Mr..
.Arren who is president of the Real
Estate Board. of the Washington Saw
jHcS Bank, and director in the in
Sura nee company, spent a considerable
period of time in acquiring the de-
Isired ground. and all the purcha seS
were made by him.