Evening Star Newspaper, December 25, 1921, Page 6

ervice and work ays give utmost ion. Heating—Plumbing — e will r home monthly yments THE 739 11th St._Main DR. LEHMAN 2 Wishes QEREVES and ¥ Happy New ¥ Dr. Lehman Dentist 307 7th St. N Opposite Saks & ¢ Hotel Ha?flezgfl 3 Restaurant Dinner, Table and a la Carte Party and Banguet Work Our Specialty M. or 83 months. Pays 4 Per Cent on shares withdrawn be- fore maturity Assets More Than $7,000,000 Surplus Nearing $800,000 Corner 11th and E Sts. N.W. President JOSHUA W. CARR, Secretary BEAUTI JAMES BERRY, —vour home for Christmas. We are ready to do the Paint. ing, Paperhanging or Uphol- stering. Inc. Our Speed on i PLUMBING —work, REPAIRS, s NEW installations, save: ou both cash and time ers are taken care of with th ame efticiency that Colbert doe: lumbing. iMAURICE J. COLBERT | 621 F Street ™55 "% i (LT T 17 The Best in the Chea WIRE H. 1. scuarr Electric Co. All His Patients and Friends a Merry Xmas Columbia Historical Society here w. December 18, 1817, she was the Prop. PERPETUAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION Pays 6 Per Cent on shares ,maturing in 45 as we. Friends Remembering Anni- versary of Founder of American Red Cross. that a satisfa Tinning nmns 1286, CLARA BARTON, From a photograph taken at the time she organized the Ameriean Red Cross. ‘The photograph in included in the records of the Columbia Historical Society. Today is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Clara Barton, or- ganizer of the American Red Cross There is no set plan of ob- servance of thie day here, but friends of Miss Barton are remembering her today. Miss Barton, “the angel of the bat- tlefield” was born Christmas day, 1821, in Worcester county, Mass. Ao- cording to a_paper read by the late Mrs. Corra Bacon-Foster, before the Year Stephen Barton. The life of Clara Barton as a girl is recounted, and then her experiences in_the patent office; her activities helping tke wounded in the camps around Washington, and later in other fields. She established a bureau of cor- snendencé for friends of paroled ‘ners in this city. When her own ran out Cougress appropriated to_carry on the work. Her in Europe is told. and then ter work in_ this country as »{_the Red Cross. Barton's work in the Johns- wn flood relief, Spanish-American ar and Galveston flood relief is re- unted. She submitted her resigna- ticn, according to the paper, in 1900, i |but it was refused She again sub- mitted her resignation, May 11. 1904, and it was accepted at a special meeting of the organization June Co. T TR T e T e Te e T 16, Simon Wolf. a committee of five was ap- pointed by the trustees “to convey to Miss Barton the high sense of ap- preciation of the organization of her ‘ when, ec efforts for the Red Cross.” { upon motion of ALEXANDRIA. NDRIA, Va.. December 24.— Ap m the church services there will be many family reunions here tomorrow. A large number of former residents have returned for the Christ- | mas holidays and incoming trains brought in large numbers up to late tonight. Prisoners at the city jail will be given a taste of Christmas tomorrow with a big turkey dinner. Sergt. R. H. Cox has arranged not only for a turkey dinner, but for plenty of candy {and nuts for the prisoners. Prisoners also will be given the freedom of the jail corridor during the day. The midnight mass at St. Mary's yCatholic Church was attended by a 1large congregation. The mass was celebrated by Rev. Louis Smet, pastor, Kelly and Rev. Molly, ~assistant pastors. ished by an augmented It L. Elaborate musical programs to-| morrow will be given at all of the churches. and in most of the churches nted choirs will furnish the Sermons appropriate to the! ance of the day will be delivered by the pastors. Practically all lines of business here will be closed Monday in observance of Christma Banks, city and gov- ernment offices and the post office will be closed. The drug stores announce that they will keep Sunday hours on Monday and also on Monday, Janu- ary 2. A party was given last night in the directors’ room of the First Na-; 1325 14th St Main 4224-8 Ermgnal {tional Bank in honor of Mrs. Irene DANCES. ¥ An Exceptional Table at $1.50 Is Served 6 to 8 PM. Hotel fl 1120 Vermont Ave. WE announce the =" "- completion of a new BANQUET ROOM. Well suited f or EXCLUSIVE Burlington Nagel Petty, an employe of that in- stitution, whose marriage to Dr. Cyrus Boynton Wood, major, Medicall Corps, U. S. A. will take place Wednesday in Washington, at the home of the brother of the bride. The room was prettily decorated with Christmas greens and red candles. M. R. Wilkins sang “O Promise Me.” Mrs. Petty's associates at the bank presented her with a handsome silver baking dish _and a fruit dish, and the officers of the bank presented her with a fine leather traveling bag. John Dozier, colored, who was serv- ing a sixty-day sentence in jail, to- day was given his freedom by Police) Justice W. S. Snow as a Christmas] gift. Dozier had completed about] half of his sentence and he appeared today in court as complainant against another colored man, whom he sus- pected of stealing $5 from a truck of his while he languished in jail. The man whom he accused denied the charge, but the court directed that he pay Dozier and then remitted the remainder of his jail sentence. H ‘The marriage of Miss Capitoli J. Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen and Charles V. Jenkins, both of d’'Hote from this city, took place at 7 o'clock to- night at the parsonage of the M. E. Church South. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. E. V, Regester, pastor. Following the wedding, Mr. M. 8980 &nd Mrs. Jenkins left for a southern bridal trip. They will reside in this city. Nathan C. Davis died yesterday at his home at Swetnam, Va. and his funeral will take place at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow_ afternoon, and burial will be with Masonic honors in Pohick | cemetery. The deceased was a mem- ber of Occoquan Lodge of Masons and also a member of Virginia Consistory. No. 2, Scottish Rite Masons, of this city. —_— POEM NEAR CENTURY OLD. “"Twas the Night Before Christ- mas.” Moore's beautiful Christmas poem so familiar to children in every land, recalls the visit, of Santa Claux to children’s homes for a period of st 100 years, for it was in 1822 that ©. C. Moore penned the beautiful lines ich have so thrilled the juvenile hearts through all these years. Some vears ago tho children of New York gathered in Trinity Church, [wmrs Clement C. Moore is buried, to pay. a tribute of respect to the mem- ory of one who knew Santa Claus. Dr. Moore lived to see his poem translated into all the languages of the world. He died in 1863. DR. WOODWARD'S NEW POST. Dr. R. W. Woodward has resigned as physicist and chief of the ce~*lon of ‘mechanical metallurgy o S of standards. to _beco: ' Turgist for the Wi youngest of the family of C_lpl,l | Metal Bed Outfit This splendid bed outfit consists of a massive post metal bed, a woven wire spring and mattress. The bed has imitation cane panels at head and foot. Convenient Credit Terms [ . . White Enamel Crib A full size White Enamel Metal Crib, with convenient drop side and a comfortable sanitary woven wire o 9 spring bottom. Have it charged if you like. T Tl a1 ! Folding Metal Couch Bed With Pad and Valance A couch by day and a bed by night whenever re- quired—thats the feature of this convenient article of furniture. he frame is fully guaranteedl. The pad is covered in cretonne, the valance is deep and finished C - N off with a deep valance to match. w4200 NGOLEDM $ Q.95 9x12-Ft. Gold Seal Congoleum Flower Basket 25¢ An a r ¢ i stically painted flower basket with artifi- cial flowers — a pretty table deco- ration. RS@%’FIoor Covering I 18-In.x9-Ft. Red Seal Congoleum Runner your account. Four-Piece American Walnut Bedroom Suite A limited number of these excellent bedroom suites will be 'disposed of at this low price, so make your selection as early as possible. The workmanship and finish are first-class and the design is exceedingly pleasing. The suite as illus- trated consists of a three-wing mirror dressing table, bow-foot bed, chiffonier and a large dresser with plate mirror. Have It Charged—Pay As You Earn —\ . William and Mary American Walnut 1 0-pc._ Dining '139” Room Suite With Blue Leather Seat Chairs Place this new and beautiful Period Suite in your dining room and you’ll be proud to show it to your friends—it reflects character, quality and durability to an uncommon degree. A complete suite consisting of a china cabinet with center door, large extension table, inclosed server, large buffet with mir- ror and six dining chairs with slip seats covered in genuine blue leather. Buy Now—Pay As Convenient The Safe Sanitary . 7V2x9-Ft. 9x10Y;-Ft. 30x60-Inch Gold ‘Seal Congoleum Gold Seal Congoleumn Gold Seal Congoleum Reversible Squares Rugs Rugs Smyrna Rugs 6x9-F¢. Red Seal Congoleumn . i 27x54-Inch Mottled Axminster Rugs 8V4x10Y,-F¢t. Wool Velvet Rugs Merry Christmas to One and All Today The Hub Furniture Co. Will Be Closed ‘Monday—These Big Furniture Values Are for Tuesday A beautiful 42-piece china dinner set will be given away to every pur- chaser of furniture amounting to $100.00 or more CASH OR CHARGE ACCOUNT. Be sure and ask for it Tuesday after you have opened Mahogany Finish or Golden Oak Library T able French leg design, $ I 4. 75 with drawer and un- dershelf. A dainty center table. . ... ~55 Large Size—42-Inch Top A comforta- ble high-back armchair, strongly made of willow. It will make a fine addition to bedroom or living room. Davenport Bed $29.00 T h e Davenport with a bed con- cealed on the in- side. Oak frame, with link spring; upholstered and covered in imita- tion leather. (Pay As Convenient) Axminster Rugs 9x12-Ft. and 8Y%4x10Y,-Ft. Imported Cups and Saucers 8c Set -of six cups and six saucers to match— imported decorated ware. 12 pieces =