Evening Star Newspaper, May 24, 1923, Page 14

" 14 | Marked Change Seen in | Community Since Civic ‘ Body Formed. About thirty years ago a small group of citizens living in a high- situated suburb about a mi of the Soldiers’ Home t a iety to fight for improveme 1o neighborhood. Since its birth | in the carly '90s to the present day | the Brookland Citizens' Association | has kept up that fight The organization has seen its| dozens of members expand to scores | and the scores spread into hundred: It has seen muddy roads become grass-grown te walks and | cadamized boulevard: paths give place to conc | the #m, trees and shrubs grow from | lanes of saplings into arches of| foliage along its thoroughfares. 1t witnessed the passing of the pump and and advent of the water} mains. It saw sewerage facilities come ¢ into actuality and found many Wash-, Ington the highe 15 e and for th | their homes there. | During the history of the associa- tlon 12th street hortheast north of Monroe street became a business block, with drug stores, bakeries and | other establishments for the benefit of the communi And_ much—al- most every sin one—of the items | of public improvement of the suburb | has been dir treaceable to the | organized inter of the members | of the community | Now 500 Members. Today the Brockland Citiz sociation has a membershin 0 strong. New off * As-| PDroxi- were | The other « i ; Lee R. Wil- and Noel B at the last m, or, | . a number of new offic were | to_serve re- | The officia is | again head v as | president, who has served a number | ] tion is now fighting for improvements for the '3 Improvement of certain streets, ter street car service. community hv- giene and beautification of the neigh- | hers are cxperts on taxation, and during its history probably some of the warmest and most erudite de- | M meetings. Brookland has been in the fight against the one-man car from the time the idea wa t broached. It was Brookland that was responsible for the joint meeting with other or- ganizations on the street lin serving that section t ch - » one-man car was the subject of dis- cussion. Prepare Celebration. Just now the as: tion assault. but v Dr. Redmond Mayo on |and com- next THE EVENING STAR ——— OPERATION OF LAKES f ths Gkt %lfl“éfi:‘:i%fiflfat‘iél’n". REGION RADIOS DECIDED | ready within's fow dage " Abour 130 BROOKLAND CITIZENS HAVE WAGE 30.YEAR FIGHT FOR BETTERMENT Stations Under Army, Navy and Commercial Control Are | GATHOLIC SISTER DIES. By the Associated Press. :d here last turiied from a conf e | the St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum, died station at Buff: es and Buffalo stations stations when neces- poration of America Save the Agent’s Commission! A Beautiful Bungalow in Cleveland Park From Owner 'W.V,LEWIS, vice Prestdent. E.W.TURNER, President large living room with » out, large lot, garage, high and in best district two baths tubs, shower, beautiful, fireplace, hardwood floors through. ess reasons I have priced this home at a very attractive Full particulars by addressing Box 252—Z, Star Office NOEL B.PARKS, Firzarcial Secretary P | LEE R.WILSON, | Secrpe-zrj~ | All in all. during thirt motto of the association has I | “A good community is worth figh HELD IN ASSAULTS. Offers to Marry ' Real Gir! Liking | Companionship borhood are among the outstanding | abjectives of the association. For gome time the Brookl ; oty have letion northeast section : . seekin iU for band concerts during seasc months. + _ School e m | Charge Negro Attacked Two After of prim c with th Frookland~ organization. A special | Collision. committee has been delegated the [ f seeing to it that all school is- | Following an accident. in sues are taken up with the proper |car of Wilton Lamibert authorities. A number of the mem- | {torney, was struck by a | been driven by B ored, twenty-three bates on taxation have taken place at {414 1516 Q street northwest, at mh; and P streets, last night, “general delive mbert and Capt. Frank 5 e saulted, he dispenser of flede fr following the colli 8 ciate good companlonshi 1 ts interest on a revival of the ¢ of assault have e war-time patriotism for In- ai On th held under bonds o Che cases are Lo:be heard 100 Stwlish HATS Were to $3.98 Beautifully trimmed and styl- ishly made. Al 500 garments involved. LOT. Formerly $22.50 and $25 Coats, Capes and Regular and Extra: Size Dresses and -silk_models. Just 24 in the lot. The Dresses are all laces and crepe cantona ors; sizes to .44, Just The extra siz taffeta; sizes 4 this lot. 52. at $9.98. Value, $19.95. . LOT IV 7.98 Coats and Dresses. back. Sizes to 42. 21 Girls' Silk Dresses HARRY KAurM 1316 10O 1324 7TH ST.. NW. Owing to the Drastic Reductions mew Spring and No Exchanges, Charges or Lay-Bys Backward Season and Unseasonable Weather Forces Us to Liquidate Our Stock of We're taking drastic decisive action to reduce our stock of || stylish Spring and Summer apparel and have slashed prices to % the very bone in order to accomplish a complete clearance and jli turn our stock into cash! Don't miss this opportunity! Over 3 Formerly $16.50 and $19.95 | 1 0.98 Coats, Capes and Dresses Just 20 Coats and Capes of all-wool Capes are fringe trim; coats in sport models; silk lined. 56 Dresses of laces, cantons and crepe Colors—Black, rose, gray and brown. Extra Size Coats and Dresses are of .all-wool poplin; black and navy: sizes to The Coats Just 8 coats in the $1298 | s The Coats are all wool, mannish styles; the Capes are all-wool velour tricosham and 54%. Only 8 in tt cLEP‘NSE& N Specially priced 9.98 Formerly $9.25 and $10.95 6.98 \ Coats and. Capes and Regular and Extra Size Dresses The Extra Size Dresses are of all-wool serge; panel fronts; 10 in this lot; black only; ‘sizes to 52. The Dresses are of crepe de chine and taffeta; dark and light shades; sizes to The Dresses ¢ °f dropstitch paulette; brown; fancy ornament Specially priced at $9.98. " Values to $22.50.: Just 18 in this lo SR O SR I 37 Y O O OO N7 e OO 64 G A AL 7 AT A7 v S oL S 0118 Formerly $12.95 and $14.75 | 3 The new Handy 47 Coats of all-wool polaire: cloth; copen, tan and brown; flare or belte ayer. No pouring, Get the new Dethol 60 Dresses of alltyme crepe, Cantog‘ — complete crepe and crepe de chine, are of navy, grccsn, black, tan and brown. Sizes 38. : The Coats and Capes are of all-wool velour or polaire cloth; sizes to 40. boats on the great lakes are equipped with wireless, Funeral Rites Held for St. Vin- May 24.—A | cent’s Teacher. Kes W . Sister Vincent Malone, a teacher in ¥ | Tuesday at that institution, aged | twenty-three vears. ~ The funeral mass was celebrated this morning in t el of the orphanage, Rev. The inter- et cemetery. s ve of Phila- delphia, Pa. She educated at the St' Joseph's College, burg, Md. where she was tor prior to coming to S orp Asylum three yeas had been i1l for only two weeks. e e John Graham officiati P and n_instruc- v Alpena. Manis- | Too many men are unable to recog- ind Duluth, under | nize their obligations when they meet Depariment, in them [ G emanin s, " | | | I i | | I THURSDAY, MAY. 24, 1923. B e — BRODIE TAKES A CHANCE. Inspired by Whisky, He Appoints Himself as Traffic Officer. Motorists would have had to per- form acrobatic feats with their auto- moblles yesterday if they had tried to follow directions of Jackson Brodle, colofed, who appointed him- self a traffic officer and emulated a Dutch windmill with his arms as he stationed himself in the middle of the intersection at 3d street and Massa- chusetts avenue northeast. Brodie explained in Police Court today that corn whisky was respon- sible for his actions. Judge McMahon | fined him $10. Future Looks Bad. From the New York Sun., Long—You look worried, terribly pale. What's the r m, and ter? Short—The dealer who sold me a second-hand car the other day said it would last me a 1ifetime. I's Not a Home Until It’s Planted ‘ Buy direct from the nursery healihy, trausplanted, well ' cared for ever: greens, flowerlng sh roses, fruit | AE G RO TR PLL e AND PLANTING will be malled free | to home owuers interested in land. | weape khllflhk. ROCK CREEK NURSERY | P. O. Rockville, Md. I entrance on Rockville Pike | y between Montrose and Hal- | to eficct a quick disposal. Get rid of every fllithy fly and mos- quito. Spray Dethol! Spray it where the children sleep and play and protect them from disease-bear- ing flies and mosquitoes. Houw to Kill Flies. Close the win- dows and doors and spray room thor- oughly with Dethol; spray toward the ceiling and around the walls; spray freely in every direction. In fifteen minutes every fly in the room will be dead. Then sweep them out. Good-bye Mosquitoes. Dethol kills them in the house or on the screens. Follow the same directions as given for flies. Spray your bedroom be- fore you retire and get a good sleep. Campers spray Dethol in their tents and sleep in peace. Sure Death to Roaches, Ants and Water- bugs. Spray Dethol in their cracks and hiding places and out they come to their death. Another spray or two and they die before your eyes. Spray Dethol regu- larly in the cellar, kitchen and pantry and you’ll never again be troubled with roaches, ants and water-bugs. See full directions on the can to kill bedbugs, moths and fleas. Dethol is harmless to nearly everything but bugs and dirt. Clean with Dethol —it cuts grease, softens dirt and disinfects. Dethol is a household necessity; never be without it. Buy it in the handy new package to-day—Remember there is only one Dethol—ask for it by name. GUARANTEE —Dethol is definitely guaranteed to do all that is claimed for it, or your money will be returned. DETHOL MANUFACTURING CO., Inc. Richmond, Va. R. CLARKE & SONS, Inc., Sales Representatives. W. Tombard Bt.. Baltimore, Md. or Complete Dethel Package, 8Sc — e the foundation for the 400-foot tower | {) structure of the Chigago Tribune, the derign for wiich whs obtained in a world-wide competition among archi- —sliced and packed in size tins. orders promptly filled. 1415 H Stre=t The Finest of Hawaiian Pineapple D ich syrup—a very select crop of this delicious fruit—in 27 Special39C or s4'50a doz. We have only a limited quanti advantage of the dozen price. Be on the safe side—and stock the pan- try before the Shrine crowds arrive. Phone G. G. Cornwell & Son BEGIN GIANT TOWER. [xccw, started yesterday at the Trlbun.:- CHICAGO, May 24.—Construction of | PFOPrty, on Uppeg Michisan avenue. On account of conditions in the buil ng industry, only the fi be bullt at this time, b nue level, and will be devoted to addi tional pressroom space —so take Phone Main 875 oldenbergs Furniture Store SEVENTH ark " Aecross the Street DIVIDED PAYMENTS A Timély Sale of Well Known “Sanitary” Refrigerators Sanitary” Refrigerators are made by one oi the largest and most reliable manufac- turers in the country, and are backed by our guarantee of satisfactory service. Built on scientific principles, they are economical in the consumption of ice. These are exceptional refrigerator values. size 21 1714x42. x15%4x37 3-door style. ice 3 e = 5 | 313 % cgpacn;:\: ]‘\_0 ].h. 2 ) $19 95 | Apartment style: ice ca- zine lined; size ( . | pacity, 100 bs.: white en- | § | 29x18x48 > 30x17x40 inches. Top-icer, 43-Ib. ! ice capacity, white ? s | cnamel lined; size ( ° ‘l 2214x17x42. 205x1674x40. 3-door style, ice capacity, 60 1bs.; white enamel lined; Top icer, 33-lb. ls ice capacity, golden | o B oak finish; size 1814 ( A | size 3017 75 1bs. 1874x43. amel lined; inches. x40 inches. 3-door style; ice capacity, } s olden oak finish; size 5 Apartment style, Top-icer, 40-Ib. 50-b. ice capacity, s | ice capacity, white ) $ golden oak finish; Je | enamel lined; size ‘ ° 1524 Apartment style, 75-lb. ice ) $ ity; white enamel lined; ze 2. 1814x50 inches. ( Southern-Rome Co.’s Surplus Lots of Steel Beds at 33v3% Discount We closed out the surplus lots of Steel Beds from this well known concern and we're giving our customers the benefit of our purchase in savings that average about one-third the regular prices. two this sale should interest you. | White enamel finish; | 1-16-inch round posts; | double bed size. Sale ‘i price . . *4.95 1l $11.50 Steel Beds | price posts, l-inch fillers, If you expect to have a need for an extra bed or $15.00 Steel Beds Gothic design ; choice of white or ivory fin- ish; 1}4-inch round posts ; heavy fillers with panel center. Sale price, *'10 ' $9.00 Steel Beds 3 $21.00 Steel Beds White enamel or mahog- any finish; 1}4-inch squ_zniL: ; $14 $24.00 Steel Beds Choice of white enamel, ivory or mahogany finish; #White enamel or s ivory finish; 2-inch $6 8 Y round posts. All sizes. ° 1%5-inch square posts; 1- Sale price..o......... $18.00 Steel Beds Walnut or ivory finish; PHCE o wesnactosascnncveses inch fillers. Sale price.... $27.00 Steel Beds Ivory, mahogany or wal< | | | | l 174-inch square, posts and sl :{ nut finish; 2-inch square $1|8 ‘ 1-inch square fillers. Sale posts; l-inch fillers, with 1 | panel center. Sale price... ’ L story will ow the ave