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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Mrs. Laura Bachafer of Hulmeyille.
Pa, who have been visiting for sew
eral days with Mr.. and Mrs. Roland
Scribner Of Western avenue, have
returned to their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

The first meeting of the, fall sea-
son Of the Augusta w. c. T. L. will
be held Friday afternoon at $50
o'clock at the Y. NJ. c. A. assembly
hall. The subject will be Obedience
to the Law Is Patriotism" and the
address will be by Mrs. Carl \.
Garland. Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Robin
son will sing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Manson Lewis Gordon has return
ed from Squirrel Island. where he
passed the summer. He will leave
this city Monday for Boston, where
he will enter the Copley School Of
Art
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09
Enroll 227 New
Voters at Board
Registration Session

The Augusta Board Of Registration
has just finished its session and re-
ports that a total of 227 new voters
were enrolled. OF this number 119
were women and 1OS were men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Mr. and Mrs. Roland C. Murphy
are receiving congratulations of their
many friends on the birth of a 9 ga
pound baby boy, which arrived at
the Augusta General Hospital. Au-
gust 26. Both mother and son are
doing nicely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09
AUGUSTA LOCALS
i Telephone Your Locals to 1877
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

! Opera House Sept. 9, 1.-THE Gold
EN- Web" featuring Lillian Rich.
1.-THE Valley Of Bavery" with Bob
Custer. Comedy my Swedie" and
Spotlight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Among the Augusta people who at
tended the Worlds Fair" at Wind
sor on Wednesday were Sheriff and
Mrs. John NJ. Eastman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank E. Mace, Levi S. Williams, DR..
Orville ]. Roberts, James Fuller, Mrs.
H. r. Gilmore, Mrs. Thomas c. Ingra-
ham, Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Burleigh, Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Winfield, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Winfield and little
son, visited their aunt, Mrs. NJ. w.
Saunders, West River road, Sunday
mad Labor Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. William Haskell of
this city are enjoying a two weeks
trip in Massachusetts and the White
Mountains. They are making the
trip by auto and are accompanied by
friends from Bath Mr.. Haskell is
driver Of the hook and ladder truck
Of the Augusta Fire department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Miss Annie Bither. Of Houlton. who
has been passing few days in the
city as the guest Of relatives, left
Tuesday for Ocean Point for short
visit, the guest Of Mrs. r. Martin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09
Funeral of Mrs. Cora A. Smiley

Funeral services for Mrs. Cora A.
Smiley were held at the late home
at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon,
Rev. A. Francis Walch officiating.
Two beautiful selections were sung
by Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Robinson. A
large number of friends were pres
ent and the floral tributes were many
and beautiful. The bearers were Ar
thur Stewart, Wilfrid Pierce, Walter
Poor and Clyde Stewart. Interment
was in the family lot, Cross Hill
cemetery, Vassalboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Halves and
daughter, Evelyn, who have been
visiting their uncle. w. c. Halves
on Cony street, have returned to
their home in Springfield, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

The East Side Association will
hold its annual party at Cove Manor.
Gardiner, today. taking the 10 o'clock
car from Haskell's Corner. If
stormy. postponed until Friday at
the same hour. All members are
cordially invited. Sept9d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09
Electricity Is Life

He cured me after others failed
Caldwell, with a single application he
can infuse new strength into your
veins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

e. e. Bradbury. who recently un-
derwent a surgical operation at the
Augusta General hospital, is report
| ed as getting along very well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Mrs. Ornan Higgins and little son.
Clyde of Albion, who have been
visiting for a few days with Mrs.
Higgins parents. Mr.. and Mrs. E. J.
Crosby. of this city. returned Wed
nesday afternoon to their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Charles Norton of the Augusta
Fire Department has returned to his
duties after enjoying a vacation Of
two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Miss Alice F. Hunnewell left Mon
day on her way to Keene, N. H.,
where she will resume her studies at
the Normal school in the senior class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09
LOCAL NOTICE

7 Dance at Union hall, Whitefield
Friday night. Baked beans and pie.
Just the place for you and I. Every
body come. sept9d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Miss Eva Goddard has returned
to Everett, Mass, after passing her
vacation with friends in this vicin-
ity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Mrs. Harry e. Goodrich returned
Tuesday from six weeks visit in
New York City with her daughter,
Irene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

! Very fine preserving peaches at 80
cents basket. We believe this Is
the time to buy for canning. Weber
& Hewett, Augusta. Sept9d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Manley Saunders,
Maxine Saunders and Dorsi Church
were recent visitors of Capt. and
Mrs. Charles Chester at Owls Head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Mrs. Sherman Berry Of Waterville
Is passing few days in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

I Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Page and son,
Leland, Of Easton, are visiting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Rogers,
S Noyes place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Orrin Sprowl and Will Shuman of
Weeks Mills were business Visitors in
Augusta, "Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

I The meeting of the Helping Hand
Sewing Circle will be postponed until
September %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09
JUDGE CONf WILL
SEND ALL DRUNKEN
DRIVERS TO JAIL

Reiterates Attitude of His
Court In Pronouncing Sem
tence On Employee of State
Garage-Declares Highways
Would Be Doubly Dangerous
If Bars Were Lowered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin W. Henry and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-09

Awards for Cattle "
The following awards for eat+Ie
were announced by the Judges. Or
L. E. Maddocks and Frank e. Chen
ey OF Chelsea:
Thoroughbred Cattle
Hereford bulls. years old or over
-lst F: T. SprouL Windsorville.
Herelord Dull calves-1st and End
r. T. Sproul, Windsorville. Here
Iord cows-lst and End, F. T. Sproul,
aereIord heifers, one year old-1st
F.. T. Sproul Hereford heifers
calves, list. F. T. Sproul.
Jersey bulls. years old or over
LIST, S. H. Ford, Jr.. -yhitefield. Ter.
sey cows-1st and End, L. III. Ford
Jr, Whitefeld. Jersey heifer calves
LIST, L. H. Ford, Jr., Whitehead.
Guernsey bull calves-1st, Frank
T.. Small, Coopers Mills.
Ayrshire bulls, years and over
Isl, Donald G. Jewett, Whitehead.
ayrshire heifer calves-1st and 2nd.
Donald 9. Jewett, WHITEHEAD. AYR
shire bull calf-1st., Donald G. Jew.
EFT. Ayrshire cows-1st and ond
Donald G. Jewett. Ayrshire heifers
years-1st and 2nd. Donald G.
JeWett
Durham bull, one year-1st, ]. e.
Wheelan, Whitefield. Durham cows
LIST and End. ]. E. .E-heeian. Thor
oughpred calves, LIST and End, VIII d
Grades
: Guernsey heifers, one year-1st.
Frank e. Small. Coopers Mills
Guernsey cows-1st and end, Frank
z. Small. Coopers Mills.
Ayrshire heifers. one year old
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-23
PEAL BAR AINS
$3.50

NEkNAd mn - - y -,
$3.50
n. /. AVE. NEAR n. CAP. ST.
A well constructed brick residence OK
and tiled bath, electric lights. front
porch, two-story rear porch An ideal
home or good Investment. The present
tenant i paying $50 per month ana
ment. The terms are easy.
$500
MT. PLEASANT HoGB
A brick residence Of three room deep
s sipe large rooras ana TIED bath. hot
porch. Two glass enclosed porches y
s sns rea darass Ms san ~ arrange terms
to suit Don't fail 70 &c this one.
$18,75O
RANDOLPH ST. NEAR t4TH
A semi-detached tapestry brick resi-.
dence with built-in gafage The lot
IL 40 It. front BY about 100 81. deep.
screened-in BREAKFAST ana aleepins
ana tiled bath with buiit-in fixtures
and shower and an extra lavatorZ
communicating with the two rear pee
Gas and electric light. A real home
q An excellent location II bargain5
price small cash payment and terms.
$4,000
NEAR nth AND LAMONT SITS.
An unusually weIi-built brick home
in 4 most convenient location. The
feature OF the house u four bedrooms,
tiled bath and extra lavatory ON the
second floor Large front and rear
porches Hot-Water heat, electric
lights, oak floors, awnings and screens.
Ready to move tn. Convenient terms.
Let Us Show Them TO You
j. BENSON THOMAS co.
REAL. ESTATE FINANCING
SO 18th st. n. W. Main St1s
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S7.5OO.OO

$7,50O.OO
NEAR EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL
Convenient to bus line service in a
section OF new homes where values are
improving rapidly. comparatively
new brick house recently repapered and
reprinted oak floors. hot-water heat
and electricity. Ready for immediate
occupancy, so that purchaser may
move in upon settlement. Inspection
through this office.
VIM. HI SAUNDERS CO., INC.
REALTORS ESTABLISHED 1887
1888 st. n. w. Main 1016-I7.
f..
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NEW HOMES FOR COLORED

1926 40 1893 MONTICELLO AVE. N. e.
Two sold and the remaining of these
homes may be obtained very attrac-
tive terms. Six rooms and bath, hot
water heat, electricity, hardwood floors
one piece sink, built-in heated garage
Sample house, 1872 Montello Ave. N. e.
Open and lighted from 2 to every
day including Sunday:
D. BLUM AND SON
go New York Ave. N. w. Main 1854
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Schools and Colleges
PAons clas.sf.sa Ads 70 1Ia.n $3.50
THE BLACKSTONE MOOT
sGnHrnns


COURT
Formerly known as the Barristers' Moot
Court The name changed at the re-
quest of the Barristers Club. an asso-
citation of lawyers in the District of
Columbia
NO. 529 TWELFTH ST. N. w.
FRANKLIN 2O8O.
In response to the demand of a
large number of law students and
employees of departments, and in
order to enable all those desiring
this kind of instruction to avail
themselves of the opportunity, the
tuition for the Moot Court session
now forming and continuing each
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
evening at 8 o'clock up to and
including June IL, 1926, has been
reduced to
Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.OOl
Payable Ten Dollars on enroll
ment. Ten Dollars on March Is,
and Five Dollars on April 25, 1926.
The Court will be conducted
under the direction Of Abner
Siegel, ESQ.,. of. the District of
Columbia Bar.
Enroll tonight from s p. m. to
closing. e
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REAL TORS

REALTORS District of Columbia the
ethics outlined the Washington Real Estate Board
the organization privileged title
sREALTOR."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-23
BIG coLoRED BARGAIN

Imagine a fine. modern, n. W. six
room brick. h.w.h.. electricity. semi
detached, with an extra lot adjoining.
making "a IT. 165 IT., with grape
arbor and fruit trees, chicken house and
run. wide alley, for only 5000. This
bargain will be snapped UP. so we ad-
wise immediate inspection.
ANCHOR REALTY CORP.
626 Southern Bldg. Main 1O066.
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$3.50 CASH

V4OUR O1AO1I
For this small amount Of cash you
can purchase a modern new brick
home, with colonial front porch, recep-
ton hall. six rooms, tile bath with
built-in tub and fixtures, double rear
porches floor plugs in all rooms, built
in garage. Hot water heat electric
lights and many other attractive fea-
lures. Splendid Northwest section.
Monthly payments less than rent. Is
this worth inquiring about? Call.
SHAPIRO-KATZ COMPANY
REALTORS-BUILDE
1916 X st. N. w Mai, 9t11.
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Bids and Proposals
classified ADS to Moin e

Phone CIassifiedl Ads @ Moin 62st
cOMMISSIONERS. WASHINGTON, d:
G. February 18th. 1926. Sealed pro-
posaIs will be received at Room sos,
district Building until q O'Clock b. M
March 10th, 1896. for grading. iInproy
ing and paving streets. roads and
avenues with concrete. Information at
Room f27 District Building.
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HEDGES & MIDDLETON. INC.
1412 Eye St, ". w. Franklin 9603
MARSHALL MKLBBIN
2l2-1& Woodward Bldg. Main 3046
MONEY REALTY Co, INC.
726 18th st. N, w. Main 3920
SHAPIRO-KArz COMPANY.
1416 X st. N. w. Main 9i1l,
THE JOSEPH SHAPIRO CO.
Gle 18th st. N. w. Franklin 114o.
wARDMAN CONTRIBUTION co. INC
1890 X st. N. w Main 2o2Q.
o. b. ZANTZINGER,
10th & * Stss N. w. Main 5S7Q-1A
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: WORCESTERSHIRE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
NORTHWEST

1913 10TH ST. N. W.
Just North Of Monroe st. n. w
Eight rooms. reception hail. pAntry'
Al heating plant; house completely re-
modelled and redecorated. VIII lease Tor
SIS month to responsible tenant I'M
mediate possession.
WIN P. NORMOYLE
ato r at N w Main 1855
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-23

NEW HOMES-$7,95
GALLAuDET PARK
1317-29 West Virginia Ave.
Open for Inspection Daily
Two blocks north Of Florida Ave, the
best location in this splendid section.
Modern In every detail. Hot-water heat,
electricity: 3 porches, porcelain-equipped
kitchen and ample rear yards. These
homes are so financed that no re-
newaI costso are necessary. Small cash
payment balance less than rent.
CULVER Al. METZLER
Dependable Service
Main 50. 1106 Vermont Ave.
Sundays and Night Service Adams $50
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C. p. BARRETT
150s X st. N. w. Main S016.
H. CLIFFORD BANGS,
Investment Bldg. Frank 240.
CAFRITZ CO.,
18th & K SITS. N. w. Main 900O.
j. DALLAS GRADY,
9O4 18th st. n. w. Main 6191:
JOHN r. DONOHOE & SONS
ala Pa. Ave s. Z. Lincoln 81,
HARRY A. KITE
1914 K st. N, w, Main 1876.
III. LATANE LEWIS
1879 y st. N. w. Main 09AS.
HARRY A. KITE
1914 X st. n. w. Main 4S46.
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Real Estate for Sale
HOUSES

PAons Classified Ada 20 11esn $500 /
HOUSES 90 I
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SOUTHEAST

Brick home in all white section Just
south of Pennsylvania Ave. Six large
rooms. bath screened In rear porches
hot water heat, electric Iights and q
payment and S59.17 per month A
decided bargain for one seeking a real
home Call Mr.. Benoit with
SHAPIRO-kATZ COMPANY
REALTORS-BUILD
1915 X ST. N. w. Main e111.
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10000

CLOSE TO TTH SPA. AVE. s. r.
having s rooms and bath; hot
water heat; electric lights; and in
excellent condition. Can be sold
on very easy terms and immediate
possession given. Cali, write or (
phone.
JOHN F. DONOHOE & SONS
314 Pa. Ave. s. e.
Realtors.
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DETACHED HOME

DETACHED HOME
Splendid corner home{ in, a good
Northwest location. Twenty minutes
car ride downtown. ThiS house has
full length front porch, large reception
hall, six rooms tile bath. sleeping
porch, hot water heat and electric
lights. Screens and awnings. One-car
garage. Price only $3.50. with $1,000
cash.
SHAPIRO-KATZ COMPANY
REALTORS-BUILDER
1Al6 X St NJ w Main 9lIl,
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HHLYER PLACE

Charming eight-room house, patti
rooms, open freplaces throughout:
Ruud hot water heater. In perfect
condition and ready for immediate oc-
cupancy.
HERMAN E. GASCH
1895 New York Avenue Main $3.50
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RDONIS-WITH BOARD !

. ST. n E.. 62s. near stanton Park
Excellent location on car line; nicely
furnished room for girls; -h.-w.h.
electricity. semi-private bath; amt !;
meals: reasonabIe. -.
EYAnTS ST. n E., l011-Cheerfui
room with southwest exposure; q m.
4 plenty linen; win fix to please party;
beautiful surroundings; detached home;
0pen spaces. moderate rates; gentie-s
u,en 0r adults North e3s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-23
BARGAIN FOR COLORED

Near 4th and G SITS. s. z.
rooms and bath. latrobe heat,
gas You will find this home to be In
excellent condition. Near car line. II
you are considering buying home,
i viii pay you to investigate 1.-The, the;
AUSTIN M. COOPER
$40 1Ith st. N. W. Main 1899
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VI A. B. CAMPBELL
40 Insurance Bldg. Main 4167.

Beautiful semidetached, center hall
plan home. Brick construction. Large
living room with open fireplace dining
room and kitchen, sun parIor on first
floor. Second floor has four bedrooms
and two baths. large floored attic,
every modern convenience. Ruud In
sta ntaneous hot water heater, screens
and awnings. splendid front, and rear
yards with flowers and shrubbery, 2-car
brick garage opening on a IT. alley.
This IL a remarkable value at $4,000,
on convenient terms.
SHAPIRO-KATZ COMPANY
.TORS-RIIILDER
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S4o1 18TH 9. N, w.
> and bath ............ 1890
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DOUGLASS q PHILLIPS. Inc.
Franklin 667e. ISIS K &C.
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$500 L ST. N. W.
rooms and bath ......,.,,.... 60.5a
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2sss 9TH ST. N. w.
rooms and bath .............. S0.l
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$4,000
727 Quebec Place N. w.

1877 Quebec Place N. w.
Kennedy-built brick and cement
house with 9 rooms, reception hall and
2 baths; also a storage room in base
ment; open fireplace in living room:
best of hot water heating plants: Ruud
instantaneous heater for summer; built
in refrigerator; fireless cooker: cement
front porch and double rear porchSs
Chamberlain metal weather stripping
screens and awnings. A finished neigh
borhood and convenient to cars, bus
VIM. Il. SAUNDERS CO., INC.
Realtors
Exclusive Agents
1873 * St. N. w Main 1861
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sol BUTTERNCT ST.
rooms and bath. ............... $500
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iii LAMONT ST. N w.
. rooms. dinet. kitchen and bath. E7SN
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AIIhAC1INE NEW DONGAAO"
ON LARGE LOT
Five rooms, tile bath. electric lights,
water, sewer, gas, open fireplace, nice
porches. cellar under entire house.
finely located, close to cars. Price
IS, $50. terms, $500 cash, bal. like rent.
FINE CORNER PROPERTY
Four large lots, seven-room dwelling
with bath. electric lights, water. sewer.
Price, 37,t60; 5000 cash, balances like
rent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-30
GEDDES Is NAMED TO AID
U. S. BUILDING PROGRAM
Former Official Of Accounting OF.
fee Appointed by Treasury
Assistant site Agent.

For the purpose Of helping to carry
forward the Governments big build
ing program the Treasury has added
TO its staff W. NJ. Geddes, formerly
Of the general accounting office, as
assistant site agent.
Mr. Geddes has had long expert
ence which officials feel makes him
valuable for the task which the Gov
eminent has on hand. He Will be
assistant to W. r. Field. the chief
Federal site agent, obtained a few
weeks ago from the Veterans Bureau.
Mr.. Geddes was taken over from
the general accounting office under
its Interpretation of the new retire
ment law, which enabled the Treas
ury to keep on its rolls persons of
any age who prove their efficiency
and ability. On the occasion of his
reaching the retirement age in the
general accounting office. Mr.. Ged.
des was presented with IA handsome
gold watch. In making the presenta-
ton speech. II. A. A. Smith, chief OF
the Investigation Division. felicitated
the retiring officer on the years OF
his faithful service. and spoke of the
esteem in which he was generally
held by employees OF the general ac-
counting office.
Mr. Geddes was a member of the
Government boards OF expositions at
Omaha, Buffalo, st. Louis, Portland,
Jamestown and Seattle. In the selec-
ton OF building sites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-30
D. c. GUARDS BACK
AFTER FIELD DUTY
29th Division Police Com
pany, Special Troops and
121st Engineers Return.

With the return to Washington to-
day Of the goth Division staf. the
29th Military Police Company and the
headquarters special troops or the
29th Division. all of the local National
Guard completed their annual period
Of field training and will resume this
week their regular armory drills.
These units have been encamped for
two weeks at Virginia Beach, Va.
The 12lst Regiment of Engineers,
Col. John W. OehElann, commanding.
which has been at Fort Humphreys.
Va. returned yesterday morning and
was demobilized.
Maj. Gen. Anton Stephan, command
ing the 29th National Guard Divi-
sion. with Lieut.. Col. Peyton G..
hewitt, division adjutant. returned
this morning. as did the 10th Police
outfit. commanded by Capt. Claude
Burlingame, and the special troops
commanded by Lieut.. D. B. Lloyd
These troops went direct to the
armory, where after receiving their
pay they were dismissed.
The Engineer troops left Fort
Humphreys yesterday morning at 10
o'clock, coming on trucks to Accotink
Va, seven fniles away, where they
boarded a special train for Wash
ington, arriving here shortly before
noon. Maj. James r. Lusby, finance
officer, paid them off at the armory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-30
Three DIE, NINE HURT
IN AUTO ACCIDENTS
Maryland Police Seek Virginia
Driver, Whose Car Crushed Two
Men Behind Parked Car.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

1
HAGERSTOWN, Md, August 30
Three are dead and nine injured as a
result Of three week end automobile
accidents. On the Baltimore high
way near Ridgeway last night David
B. Sallenberger, 81 years old. and
John Hook, q. both Of Hagerstown,
were killed when a Virginia automo-
bile. driven by driver who escaped,
crushed them against their own car,
behind which they were working.
Mrs. Hook. wife of the younger vic
tim. and r. w. Magaha of Hagers-
town were injured. The police are
searching for the driver.
Russell Smith. 20, of Snithburg
was killed in n collision near Hagers-
town and Harry Koontz Of Pittsburgh.
driver Of the car in which he was
riding, is held under $1,000 bail for
Investigation. Koontz was injured.
Clinton Trunpowers Of Clearsprings,
Md, and his wife and four children
were injured near their home when
buggy in which they were driving
was wrecked by an automobile with
out headlights. the driver of which.
police believe, was under the influence
Of liquor.