Evening Star Newspaper, February 14, 1923, Page 21

— PLANS FORTENPLE TRBUTETOWONAN . PHE EVENING STAR, - WASHINGTON, D, 'C, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1923." J J ridgEvery Man’s ea. —B WEBSTER. | (0D N111B] FS WORK OF VSITING NURSES 4,907 Visits Made to Total of “PIG WOMAN” ILL. Hall-Mills Murder Witness Very Sick. ¥ NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J.,, Febru- ary 14.—Mrs. Jane Gibson, pig farm- er, who claimed to have witnessed the murder of Rev. Edward Wheeler singer, is reported seriously ill at her home. William Easton, Her son, said she suftered a stroke of apoplexy. Dr. J. Cooper, who attended her, to- day sald Mrs.” Gibson told im a strange woman visited her yesterday and fumes from the woman's han¢- kerchief had caused her “fainting spell.” Mrs. Gibson recently offered her farm for sale, declaring she was tired of being bothered by suspicious per- Mrs. C C. Calhoun Outlines to House Committee Vast Civic Project. Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills, choir prowl around her plac 1,628 Persons in January. Owing to the prevailing epidemic of grip the work of the Instructive Visiting Nurse Soclety was practical- 1y, doubled during the month of Jan- uary, Reports to this effect were sub- mitted at the regular meeting of the board of managers of that organi- zation held yesterday at the residence of the secretary, Mrs. Franklin H. Ellis, 1227 19th street northwest, and presided over by Mrs. Brown Miller in ‘the absence of Mrs. Whitman Cross, the president. i _The report of Miss Gertrude Bowl- ing, director, showed that the organi- zation has been hard pressed during the month, with admissions double those of any month in the preceding year. No fewer than 844 new patients were admitted, making a total of 1,628 persons utllizing the services of the staff of graduate nurses main- tained by the organization. Altogether 4,907 visits were made during the mn‘mm which breaks all previous rec- ords since the last influenza epidemic. RE-DOUBLE O. The motor corps of the Red Cross, THE PLAY IS FOR the Junior League board members 102 A PorerT jand friends of the association, all 3 generously helped in meeting the { emergency by sending automobiles to transport. members of the nursing ||| staff on thelr rounds. e e Mmusic A;NID SOCIAL CENTER Practlce If you have never tried this delicious creamy butter, then there’s a big surprise in store i have bgen for you. Always - regularly using ask for this “Golden Spread for the Daily Bread,” of course you will order the same from your grocer. at Home Supports Bill Authorizing Govern- ment Purchase of Clifton Tract of Land. RN B A AAASERNEEATS T EREAIAIRNSELE Students of schools and business colleges progress faster by renting a typewrtier for home practice. Special rates to students. L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co. Mills Bldg., Pa. Ave., 17th and G Sts. N. W. Washington, D. C. Phone Main 411. ington, to and music in the world outlined to An acropolis embrace ed of. S the Hou ings and grounds morning, by Mrs, . dent of the V " 1T 15 RUBBER 6AME. THE B1D 15 7 SPADES DOouBLED AMD tion with the bill introduced in 3 “terday by Representa- of K GOLDEN & CO. Distributors which 2 ment to {acquire the forty nown as } Clifton, located at ‘husctts ave- * nue and W street northwest, . Calhoun told the committe it the aim of the Won Ui . which n L Half-yearly Furniture Sale Discounts 10% to 40% It isn’t alone the immense savings this sale affords, but the substantial structure of each and every piece, suite, and the elegance of finish and upholstery. Utility is another out- standing feature for your consideration. Here we impose no obligations. Our plan is to treat cash and credit customers alike—each pays the rharket price, with no discounts to any one. «lt sure, to estab- mthis site at a | Th to ten millions of g by the corporation counsel. Ar- angements for the world conference £ w to be held here from April 5, are progressing rapidly it was announced. MRS. TORBERT DEAD. n | Widow of Captain to Be Buried in Arlington. Mrs. Katherine E. Torbert, widow of John J. Torbert, died suddenly day morning at her residence, 11th street southw: rv cost of from fiv dollars. Would Fade If this worked out, According to expert authority on the sub- ject, furniture is one of the commodities al- We bought before this advance took place, thus your savings. If you wish to pay for the furniture 90 days, there is no charge for credit; i wish to extend payment over a longer period, we charge you 6 per cent for the credit service. ready advanced in price. “for it will perfect ellipse borders the V ing within | ington Monumen Concerning Credit I 1 te to mothers and id. the estate of the in that v is growing.” £ the proposed she continued, is on the 1 beautiful foothills of The governme: donate land in needed for ‘its added. Mrs. Calhoun s Reen of the 11 placed on it, s tmount that would be $1,000.000. Mrs. Calhoun Washington, re she has resided ever since. Capt. Torbert was a veteran of the civil war. ated that led in es- er of music, that the d to con- |2 o'clock. Funera rt” of the | held at her late her are a daugh! Mrs, - menberg, and a son, Charles R. Tor- bert. ablishing this world ce rt and social work, overnment would be “only one-fiftieth working which tc Larts, charter for the Woman’s Uni- Alliance was filed this morn- Fireside Chair, $31.50 Questing for in- dividuality in fur- niture? Stop here —a delightful and charming: Colonial * chair or rocker. Upholstered in tap- 5 Sy '. 5 ‘ = . SqE 3 = 512 , : - — ki . —— Outstanding Feature In Our 10% to 409, Discount Sale i This 3-piece luxurious overstuffed living room suite has grovcd its excellence and is meeting an insistent demand ,1 or moderately priced furniture. The davenport (which contains three loose spring cus- ions), armchair and high back chair ~have been wisely adapted to human comfort. Floor Lamps Closing Out— These 20 beautiful electric floor lamps complete with 24 and 26 inch silk shades in the want- ; | A ed colors; heavy 3 i ma hogany - finish QAR / bases, with double electric sockets and 6 feet silk cord. NEW PROCESS discovered for putting up coconut like fine fruits With this moist coconut pies and cakes become new delicacies The scales tell why® For many years the greatest coconut authorities have been working to find a way of putting up coconut so that it would come to you, not dried, but moist and tender with its own juices, rich with its own delicious flavor. And now at last the discovery has been made. The largest coconut man- ufacturer in the world has perfected a method for packing coconut, moist with its own delicious’ juices—but without the milk—in air-tight tins like fine fruits. Itiscalled Baker’s Coconut,Southern Style, because it gives you coconut that is just as fresh and full of flavor as the fresh-grated coconut that South- The suite is upholstered in beautiful quality velour over deep, soft, oil-tempered spring; all pieces have full spring edge. { Your choice of blue and gold combinations, two-tone velour or mulberry. 3 Pieces A Spinet Desk, $20 In the living rcom or library— The desk has con- veniently arranged stationery pockets— g writing In dull rub- han d-finished mahogany. Shades are sub- ject to slight imper- fections. These lamps have sold for double the price. Only 20 to sell. No phone orders. Bed and Spring e e et | e Willow Chair, $5.75 Comfortable French Wil- low Bayside chair in nat ral finish; deep, restful seat: high, comfy back. Sketch shows cretonne cushions to match, 75¢ each extra. 14 - £ : 4 A Remarkable Mattress “Cotton freshly picked” A well known mattress ' manufacturer co-operating : with us in the spirit of our e housewives have always been able $ Half-Yearly Discount Sale to buy in their markets. : i Cakes baked with coconut packed as contractec to build us a in this new way stay moist and fresh 7 large quantity for days. To know why, read the ex- planation beside the picture of the of GUARAN- ‘ TEED all scales. Tryitin your pies, puddings, NEW LAYER FELT your popular jello desserts and see how much better they are. Canned MATTRESSES at a price you will not be or sliced or stewed dried fruits served with Baker’s Coconut, Southern Style, able to equal in many a day. seem like rich, expensive desserts. Thesemattresses are Ask your grocer today for a can of Baker’s Coconut, Southern Style, built layer upon layer, building a thickness and surprise your family with the new deliciousness of one of their desired for comfort and restful sleep. Not just the bed, but both! An amaz- ing price! This bed has heavy continuous posts with 10 heavy fillers, guaranteed link fab- ric spring with high riser. Finished in ivory or white enamel. Double and single size. Furnish that spare room; take advan- tage of this unequaled value now. On sale for Thursday and Friday only. favorite treats. *To know why your cake grows stale over- night when made with ordinary dry shred- ded coconut—make this simple test: Balance any dry shredded coconut with sn equal quamiity of Baker's Coconut, Southern Style, on m:fi hand scales. Place a dish of ‘water under the two scale pans. The pan con- taining the dry coconut will gradually sink lower and lower as it absorbs the moisture. It will rob your cake of moisture in the same way. Baker’s Coconut,packed moistin itsown juices, ‘never moisture from your cake. Bakers Coconut Every thread, ticking and every inch of filling must stand for rigid inspection. We have the honor of being the Each mattress is built up with 50 Ibs. of all new resilient felt, finished with a 4-row Imperial edge that prevents spreading. Attractive art coverings. The Hecht Co Exclusive Distributors of Triple Guarantee Furniture in Washington iravegass Ask us to show you :he Associ;tion'; dle{mxe Dy Tegavied on the Taast helptal pabe 7th lication ever shown in connection with Home Furnishings. 52T (J at F Penasosrenanavave