Evening Star Newspaper, September 7, 1923, Page 21

\ SOUTHERN VETERAN _|CHARLES E. CROWN DEAD DEAD AT HOME HERE o | Was One of Two Surviving Mem-,‘ | Pioneer District Lived in Bladensburg, Md., bers of 014 Virginia for Last Twenty Years. Rifles. vears one of Emory old, th Howell. cighty-three veteran of the civil war only two remaining members of the Old Virginia Rifles of Alexandria, | Vi one of the first companies in the confederate died last night @ . the home of his . Anna Byrd Howell, Mussachusetts avenue Mr, Howell came to Washington a Yoar ago to live with his relatives after the death of his wi where he b W promin merchant. 1 leading part in war ties o civil war Mr. Howell, as \ Virginia Re woactive sery Run_and the | in-law, i iny i G. A. R. VETERAN WAS 88 e Resident Had THE EVENING and when this enlistment had ex- pired he again volunteered his serv- ices, serving' for three years in Battery F, 2d Pennsylvania Artillery. During his military service he par- ticipated in the battles of Cold Harbor, Deep Bottom, the Weldon Rallroad and in many skirmishes. On sOctober 23, 1861, Mr. Trown married Francis Marion Halslett, who idied here In 1889, In 1890 he married |Sersh L. Brock. who survives him, together with the following children, all by the first marriage: Mrs. John Clagett Proctor, Mrs. Cora E. Held and Mrs. Joseph Huuter of this city and Mrs. Mary E. Vermillion of Seattle, Wash.: Frank M. Crown of Sumner, Wash, and_ Mrs. Herbert Lamkin of Landover, Md. He is also survived by the follow- ing sisters and bre all of this city: Mrs. Henrl Gibson, Mrs. { Susan Cunningham, Mrs. Ellen Joseph Crown and Winfleld 8. Crown. Mr. Crown was a member for years of Lincoln Post. G. A. R, and his funeral will be held under the direc- tion of that organization, from Schip- pert's undertaking parlors, 2008 T street northwest, tomorrow, at 10:30 a.m., thence to Arlington national cemetery. hers, WIFE SUES REALTY MAN FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE i suit forabsolute divorce was tiled in the rict Supreme Court today by Mrs. Hattie Farhooa aguinst Ale ander Farhood, who. the wife declare STAR, "WASHINGTON SUDDENLY IN ILLINOIS Wief of Representative Was Active in Washington Charitable Circles and Clubs. Information reached Washington to- day of the death at Bloomington, IIL., suddenly, Thursday, of Mrs. Frank H. Funk, wife of Representative Frank H. Funk of Illinois. Mr. Funk rep- resents the seventeenth Illinois dis- trict, represented in Congress by his father before him. | Mrs. Funk has been well known in Washington charitable circles and in the activities of club women and soclal life. She was a director of the University Women's Club of Wash- | ington, and_a member of the Con- gressional Club. In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Misses Mary C. Funk_and Florence R. Funk, and a £on, Ben- jamin Funk, a student at Yale Uni- versity. 3 | The funeral will take place in { Bloomington, Ill, tomorrow. Mrs. | Funk resided for a number of years |at the St. Alban’s apartment. | —_— HOLD CONFESSED BANDIT. CLEVELAND, Ohio, September 7.—A | man giving the name of Alfred J. Miller, | twenty-four,” Is detained by police be- | cause of storles he is alleged to have told detectives that he was a partici- MRS. FRANK H. FUNK DIES 1$20,000 BOND ASKED D. 0., FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 7. 1023. represent that they had large sums of money. It is charged that they pre- tended they were afrald to take their money to an Itallan restaurant, where they were golng to dine, and re- quested the elderly men to hold their cash, agreeing to pay them $10 for their accommodagion. One readflsite was that the selected victim would have tc display an amount of cash to prove Lis financial standing. Thelr plan then included [ the pooling of their wealth and se- | curing it in a handkerchief the in- | tended vietim was to hold. Handker- { chiefs containing worthless paper | were substituted, and it was by per- | petrating such game, it was charged. | that Barber and Sisson were deprived | of their cash and jewelry. Judge Schuldt heard the testimony for the prosecution in a prellninary hearing. IN ALLEGED THEFTS New Yorkers Unable to Furnish Sum—Two Swindles Are Charged. Joseph Crage and George Milton Holland, alleged swindlers, arrested soveral days ago by Detectives Mans- field and Berry of the sixth precinct, were arraigned in Police Court to- day on charges of grand larceny by trick and were held for the grand = jury under $20,000 bond, which they | WILL MEET IN'KANSAS CITY. were unable to produce. | EL PASO, Tex., September 7.—Kan- It was alleged that they robbed|gag City won the 1925 convention of the Henry Sisson, 1790 South Capitol | National Federation of Post Office street, of $155, a gold watch, chain, the final session of the thir- locket and diamond ring, while W iennial convention last night. liam Barber, 225 H street, lection “i“ l:-'-h "\;":'\;'v'::‘ u\! a mvolving the theft of §228. 2 vashville, third in the first vote, with . Crage and Holland, sald to be New | J850 2 Yorkers, are said 10 bo under bond | = in that city on larceny charges and | are wanted in Baltimore, tprec per- | #ons from the Monumental ity | having identified them in this city helr game, according to complaints | —William Olande against them, was to meet elderly ' morning at state pi men, get acquainted with them and of a Fort Dodge groc NUCOA—a big, NUCOA meltin, appeared | 1 4 charge and tender. NUCOA today. Finest Table Q IOWA PRISONER HANGED. FORT MADISON, NEW YORK Towa, September ged here t s 1 for the slaying | Fresh as a September Morn 30 Days Hath September —And there isn’t one of them that won't bring a call for potatoes. And there’s nothing . that makes potatoes so delicious as rich, sweet , mealy, baked potato with g in; mashed potato creamed to snowy-fluffiness with NUCOA—golden _brown potatoes fried in NUCOA—greaseless Send a call to your grocer for It's uality At One-Half the Price THE BEST FOODS, Inc. CHICAGO KAN3AS CITY SAN FRANCISCO 2 S pant- in & $3,000 hold-up in Detroit on | is proprietor of a business in Atlantic ‘Au"fl L\‘,“m et s i ithe ‘De= City and the holder of valuable real | trolt Creamery were robbed of that estate in Washington. The wife al- |sum. Miller waived extradition, an H c will be taken to {leges cruelty, desertion and miscon- | 1% 8nnounced that he Detroit_tomorro: Detrolt tomory O e 1 her husband’s | |proper sets forth in her petition that | : [ v and that she be given cus- | tod ince their marriage in 1908 she has Let Us Make of their son. The suit was filed | : - 1314 G St. Ntrormers Tararion and Hewara. Claflin Optical Co. ¢y Ciub Bids. il i b e b e e T e e e ] at the Special Announcement LAMP SALE of Washing ckburn of Vir- arles Howell of tid _three nieces, der, Mrs Ibyrd Maud Howell Smith, Popular Apartments One of the most rapidly yenting Apartment Houses in town has been this one we recently completed at Fifteenth and W Streets N.W. ' The location makes its strong appeal—and the plan and finish of the Apartments themselves are so distinctly = convenient and comfortable—that to see them has meant % ¥ to rent. CHARL Charles E. Crown, pioneer resident jof the District, died yesterday morn- ing at his home in Bladensburg, Md., where he | the past | Sh 4 had been i1l for| \)\i~< wealth, which, she tells the court, | v mounts to more than $100,000. | h is the | here. | be ad- ) 2 resided for < will take place a 1o tehe home of his i e cer ¥ being pert ev. Clovis . Chappell of Vernon Ghurch Th tuken to Lynchburg born on " on B street, opposite the Smithsonian building. March 29, 1836, He came of one of the oldest of the Distri the old lac lassisted her husband in increasing | Your ‘I onstruction of the known as the ~ .o = - = Four rooms with bath and dining alcove—8$85 to $97.50 per month. Crown, LONG D. C. RESIDENT, DIES |, ! it a | 3 nd was for ye of | post office, | he alarm Will Continue Until Sept. 15 —Startling reductions in Port- able Lamps feature this great $5 = —on any Portable Lamyp selling up to $50. Elder Patrons of Husban Active Church Worker. Potomac Electric Appliance Co. 607 14th St. N.W. H Aduugl You'll have to inspect pr’omp(ly—-vr they”il all be gone. Open every day and evening. Harry A. Kite (Incorporated) Daughter of Founder Desirable Office Suite ~Vacant‘ Evening Star Building (11th and Pa. Ave.) of fire on the morning 15,1 ember when the old Blodget Hotel treet between ith and Sth northwest, was destroyed, with many valuable public His uncle. John H. one Washington's and s Kelley together ters of the of the elder of the r late mous ngers, andry. { of President r onths' men to put down the rebellion. Mr. Crown was disease | one of the first to respond. becomin Funeral f Company 1 residence apt neoln 1514 K Street Phone Main 4846 {lol—Dlolc—=lol——lol——E——Jolc——J——a]c——=]o]——=]al——=]a] in lasca, | e with her “For Better Lubrication” KOLE MOTOR OILS Are the Preference of N &l Thousands of he Al snid ani il Washington Motorists ! Who Know SHERWOOD BROS., Inc. Phone Lincoln 7558 Three rooms-and bright reception hall on southwest corner of 5th floor. Total area. 794 sq. ft. Rent, $150.00 monthly on Bungalow Aprons Made of fine Percale; at- tractive colorings. Regular and extra sizes. Muslin Nightgowns Made of fine quality of Batiste and Muslin—cut long and full. Flesh and White. vearly lease. The Economy Corner 7th.end H.Sts. N\ Special Sale of Hundreds of Girls' School Dresses Dozens of different styles—in a big variety of colors \ttractive Court room, 270 sq. ft., avail- able October 1st, $40.00 per month. [0l l—— o lc——o] e Apply Room 621 Star Bldg. Phone Main 5000, Br. 3 the sery POCKE I TBOOK SNATCHED. i 1020 South Caro rolbed Open All Day Saturday Presents for the Children School-Tirfie Is Near! And Satyrday Is Children’s Day at HIRSH'S HIRSH'S is known city-wide for Children's Shoes—and Saturday is THEIR DAY here. .\ few items out of our big new stock are presented here—but they are a few out of many VALUES in Children’s School Shoes on sale tomorrow! SURPRISE PRESENTS FOR THE CHILDREN TOMORROW! Growing Girls GROWING GIRLS’ Patent Colt omne-strap, two-button pumps; natural shaped lasts: with tips and rubber heels. Sizes 27 to 8......$3.95 GROWING GIRLS' Tan. Gun Metal and Patent Colt Oxfords: in the English and natural shaped lasts, with or without ball- straps; rubber heels. .- Sizes 214 to 8, $3.95 and combinations—especially suitable for school”wear. | ! @ !B @ Spe are We have Boys BOYS' Tan, Gun Metal and Patent Colt Lace Shoes, in broad and French toes, Good- ar welts and rubber heels: tips. 1 .. $3.95 s 1 to 515.. zes 9 to 1374... 53.45 BOY SCOUT SHOES; the famous shoes for all kinds of wear and for sturdy play. Sizes 9 to ”,G Sizes 1 to 6, $1.95 BOYS’ Light Shade Tan, and Gun Metal Lace Shoes; French toe: small brass eye- lets: Goodyear welts: rubber heels. Sizes 1 to 515, $3.95 Sizes 9 to 131 $3.45 The National Remembrance Shop (M. Foster's Sho 14th St Ao 1 PR Values up to $3.00 Beautiful Ginghams—both imported and domestic— Ramie Cloth, Kilburnie Cloth, Combinations of Gingham and Chambray—plain colors made up with neat checks, etc. Cute and dainty models, with long or three-quarter sleeves. Finished with colored stitching, animal and figured embroidery—pockets and sashes. from Pa Pa. Ave. I 5% K 2 i) Many of the 2 to 6 year sizes have panties. 7 to 14 R year sizes for the bigger girls. Dress Pumps, in Pat- 5 ent Leather; with one strap and twe but tons; plain toes and rubber heels. Sizes 27; to 8, $3.95 This *Ion-‘\\ill Close Saturday, 1 ¥ Other Days at 3 XS AR Bi'e A LA IO TR ‘R E R PG RS R ask, | T it > @ 4 Acme Quality ENAMEL The housewife’s workshop — her kitchen—where food «is prepared for the ‘family, must be clean, wholesome, in- viting. The finish for kitchen surfaces is important. Acme Quality Enamel— white, ivory, etc., gives a finish which grease, smoke and kitchen fumes do not :{ ) R0} “z o R 3 o Special for Boys Boys’ Tan and Gun Metal Lace Shoes; broad and English toes. 9t01315.$245 1to6....$2.95 =3 > O O 1205 N S R e, X3 X R RR - ot [0 & K = R 2 RS> Misses and Children MISSES’ AND CHILDREN'S Patent, MISSES’ AND CHILDREN'S High Gun Metal and Tan Strap Pumps and Button and Lace Shoes; Stitch Downs; Oxfords: nature shaped lasts, with solid leather throughout; Goodyear rubber heels. welt, stitched wide extension soles and $1.95 heels; i , 1 Sizes 5t0 8..... c’;fiibl::‘m;“"“g“lgc:ma and patent Sizes 815 to 11. .$2.45 ....$1.95 .....$295 Sizes 5 to 8.... Sizes 1175 to 2.... Sizes 81 to 11. .$2.45 etk [e——==]d] Sizes 117; to 2 MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S Pat- ent Colt Lace Shoes, with Field Mouse, Gray and Champagne Kid tops; trim- med with patent cuff tops; rubber lgel;Is. es 5 to 8... 2.45 .$3.95 Third Ploor. Special New Fall Shoes affect as they do ordi- MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S High- cut Patent, Tan and Gun Metal Lace nary surfaces. Can HE a A Al i 2 and Button Shoes; nature shaped lasts; be cleaned like por- and Button > : ..$1.95 celain. v Sizes 5 to 8.... ; $2.45 -.$2.95 Sizes 8%; to 11 Sizes- 1115 to 2. ‘We carry & complete line of PRATT & LAMBERT and A C M E QUALY Sizes 875 to 11. Sizes 1114 to 2 HIRSH'S SHOE STORES /026-/028 -SEVENTH ST.NW. “Upper Seventh Street in Location—City-wide in Trade” Members Better Business Bureau Pirst Ploor. Dainty Satin Pumps and Smart Tan Oxfords—made on the new lasts—with Baby Louis, military or flat heels. For ~ AR | Saturday at the very special price | | | fl m | i | | | l———|c|—=o|———=lo]=—E——=la]lc——"d———[o[c——]a[——]a]—=|