Evening Star Newspaper, December 7, 1923, Page 10

10 BULDING BOOM ONVA. HIGHWAY Hundred Lots Al- ready Sold in Anticipation of Development. Several Bpecial Dispateh to The Stgr. o MARTINSBURG, W. Va., December T.—The ction betwéen this city and Winchester, Va., and between this city and Charles Town, all abutting * road which will eventually be a part of the state highway system, has been experiencing an extraordinary Loom during the past month in the way of lot sales, the successive suc- ses of which have produced no i amount of business optimism in the entire area affected. Two other sules are still to be held, one of them tomorrow, the other December 19 In all sales which will have been completed by the end of the approximately 500 lots, most of for residential purposes, but of them for factory sites, and | eill have ! s small farming tracts, Dbeen disposed of, representing a total selling price of approximately $1b 000. The significant tiing, it is poin ed out by 1 business men, is th property :old would bring, If o ed in six- unit tracts, not md n one-thitd that total at the out-| side The bulk of the activity has been along the Martinsburg and Winchester pike. The first was the property of J. ¥red Laise, gt Bunker Hill, midw. between this and Wincheste rcorporated village which, as along the pike have, has el hts, good railroad accommoda- from both towns, and twenty minutes’ motoring The next was just e commanding a good vie The next was at Inwood, 5 this side of Bunker Hill, in the apple belt and where duct plants have brought increase in population. is to be on the outskirts on property known as tate, abutting both the artinsburg pike and the Valley railroad. The sted by the one what. is known . Schlack property, Hill. A Jot sale in the western suburb: of this city during the fall repre- the uth of early $30,000. propertics, the ree ought by individuals in grou corpora- tions. Inquiry indicates that many of the purchasers intend to build on 1 land and make it their home, others admittedly *how Father than hygve RY LAW CHANGES| would be en- reyenue bureau, now in | ork, Mr. Cramton ded ‘with duties in elling | rds | Funds ‘Reported’ ’Cording to Rule, Says Collector “All de by-law sez yo honor, is ‘repote’ and 1 ‘repoted’ every dol- lar I collected,” sahl a witness under examination before Justice Hitz in Equity Division 1 at a recent Inquiry into the conduct of the affairs of a beneficlal asso- clation. “But_did you turn over any money 7, Inquired Justice Hitz. “De by-law sez nothing about dat, yo honor,” responded the wit- ness. “All it sez is ‘repote’ and I did‘repote.’ " GET§ 2-YEAR TERM FOR NARCOTIC SALE Edward Starks, Colo;ed, Sentenced. Others Guilty of Crimes Must | Pay Penalties. Edward Starks, colored, who plead- ed gullty to a sale Of narcotics, was sent today to the penitentlary for two. years by Justice Hoenling in Crimipal Division 2. Starks tried to i persuade the court to reduce the time, claiming he had thade only one sale. but the court stated that the report of the probation officer did not co- statement. He ad- | vised Sturks would be eligible parole ing eight months | in prison, { George Pierre, colored, a term of one year at Occoquan broke into the store of the W. Roberts Company last June. Suspended s ces of one year n Ralph H Geld- lart ana McNichols, “young | white men, who admitted chafges of joyriding and the larceny of auto- moblle tires. The court admonish- led the young men that unless their ! conduct” during the coming year is | above reproach they will be required | to serve the sente S, y Six months at Occoquan was the penaity for charges of embezzl against James F. Ammerman, and Thomas Benford, colored meran had taken $45 belonging to his employer and Benford had ap- propriated $30 of his employer's money. was given He ¥. Richeiieu Pearls— Come in and haveus ou the beautiful rade of Richelieu Pearls. They are the finest imitations it Is pos- sible to make—they have the delicate coloring of the real Pearl, and are efully graded for and shade. Any v or girl will ar- e a gift of Pearls ally if they genuine RElchelieu have a completc priced from— $7.50 to $13.50 (P-O Grade) The National Remembrance Shop (Mr. Foster's Shop.) line :§ 14th Street ,, Or.3°0, . great to justify the tion of u bureau for that $p pose =] Also 1229 Pa. Ave. Open evenings until § o'clock. Open Evenings Until 9 P.M. Going Out of Business We Must Clear All of Our Stock by January 1st the boys or girls in the rubber kine GIRLS CAPES | Fiuest quality rubber- ized eateen cloth; tan, d _and blue: kirt; attachs i plaid lining; | an 4 to 14 years, b, s' 65 and sz.:s « BOYS' SLIP-ONS Double texturs bom- l C Best heater nized: bazine; bandsome plaid lining; military collar; slash pockets: smartly cat:' tan and - oltve ehades. Hat to match, o. mateh, 53.95 Fine Silk —and women. pin checks. now— 57.!0 gyaranteed sizes 4 to 18, TBe. Cashmeres, Blue or green something for Xmas! GIRLS’ ' RAINCOAT| of striped rub- cloth, ages sears. Hat to BOYS' OATS black rubber: cured and vule: snap and buckle: waterproof : Hat t5 | $ 3.95 Mohairs for ‘Were $20.00 5975 BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ LEATHERETTE COATS Durably m ing the _worst Warmly lined. Special, nade to serve.dur- weather. $55.50 Hats to Match, 75¢ Men’s Gabardines $35 Coats 517 - Silk and Satin lined; well made and nice- 1y finished. Spe- clal. $45.50 Coats Men’s Rubberized Rain-proof Coah Tan Coats made of Bombazine Originally sold for $8.00. specially priced for quick cloth. Now ‘ clearance: @@ MAN'F'G Al /COMPANY * 903 F Street N.W. 2 DOORS FROM CORNER OF NINTH (OFFER WIDE CHOICE AT RUMMAGE SALE Society Women Are Clerks to Assist Child Welfare Organization. Asticles ranging from o high-pow- ered lmousine to ash trays, with silken dresses, silverware and jewelry occupying the gap between, are offer- ed in the rummuge sale today at 1328 F street for the benefit of the Child Welfare Society, under the auspices of a group of Washington's leading soclety women. The epllection is worth thousands of dollars, Between 10 o'clock this moruing and 6 o'clock Tuesday evening all these articles are to be sold to aid the budget of the soclety, which helps children whose parents are not finan- clally able to obtain the attention they need. At least $5,000 is needed. Mrs. Walter R. Tuckerman is chair- man of the committee in charge of the sale. Special window decoration is one of the features. An expert in window trimming from Smails Flor; ist shop supervised the arrangement of articles in the windows. E Another feature 15 the suctioning of a painting by Mrs. Allce\Barney. Ex- perts who viewed the work yesterday Pronounced it of exceptional merit. Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart will be at one table where a number of volumes autographed by herself will be_sold. Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall, wife of the former Vice President, stayed over in Washington a number of days to be present at this sale. She Is the acting president of the Child Welfare Soclety. rs. John Allan Dougherty, full time volunteer of the National Red Cross in charge of the Washington division, is also taking an active partin the sale. A statement issued by the commit- tee last night polnted out that a number of tabjes wlill be set aside for articles which will be pri at 50 cents and $1. Other items are listed at_various prices. The method of disposition of the limousine, which was obtained through Mrs. Thomas Walsh, has not yet been decided upon. A number of prospective purchasers, however, already have placed bids for it. —_— A Promising Child. From Hearth and Home. The baby was bawling. aP stood it as long as he could and then ven- turedato make Inquiry. “What does the baby want?" “He {s like most men,” snapped ma. “How is that, my dear?" “Doesn’t know what he wants, but keeps yelling for it!" she rturned. “He will make a gréat statesman,” sald pa, discreetly. ear Good Clothes! Wewill trust you! choose what pleases you best Certainly we will trust you—and gladly too! That’s part of our service—one of the many conveniences we offer you. Easy payments, low prices,best quality, * latest styles, courteous treatment—you get them all at our store, the home sof honest value and liberal credit! LADIES! Elegantly tailored coats of fine soft materialsand rich-looking fur trim- mings. The side effect modelis particularlyat- tractive and very much in vogue this season. Why_not get one—the " cost is small. Simply pay as little as $2. per week. Come and see. $2 4.98 MEZEN! We have just the over- coat you're looking for. Regardless of whether it'’s an Ulster, Raglan, Kimona Sleeve, Plaid Back or any other coat —you are bound to find ithere among our large, varied and complete as- sortment. Pay only $2. per week, that’s’ all. 529.95 ' CLOTHING STORES 621 7th -Become. a Preferred Customer big savings great benefits -Ask our Manager St. N.W. Note—our Ironclad * Guarantee protects you f not satisfied WOMAN HEADS HOBO CLUB M1s. Dorothy Clark Elected Presi- dent at Business Meeting. Mrs. Dorothy Clark of Oklahoma City, Okla., was elected president of the Hobo Club at a night at 925 E street northwest. The possibility of planting next et e o] o] e s o] e—= o] ———= o |—— o [e—— Ko l—— [o|—— 0| —n2 0| c—— o e s e e e o ] in perfect condition; wonderful lawn inclosed by private hedges, great oaks, hickories-and other varieties; flower garden of beauty;, picturesque approach through avenue of willows and pecan trees; apples, peaches, figs, pecans; river affords fish, terrapin, oysters and crabs; game, wild ducks, quail and rabbits; land produces grain, grass, cotton and other crops; from dock on property owner can leave in yacht for New York or’ Florida; bay in sight from porches; accessible by rail and boat to Nor- folk, Washington, Baltimore and New York; 7 hours by motor from Washington; also rail transportation. Price, including farm stock and equipment, $75,000. 1624 H Street N.W. spring, what was termed peace ga dens,. similar to the war girdens a [} I!aw years ago, was brought up for discussion and a committee wa® ap- Ppointed to look into the matter. 1t was proposed to investigate the possibliity of getting organized labor to contribute to a fund for construct- ing a permanent home for the tem- porarily unemployed. It was con- tended that a building of this sort could be made to pay its way. > meeting- last CLEANER ink spots, stains, etc. W::v?"”uao%ks [ ORK, FL Il I I HISTORIC ESTATE 514 Acres, on Salt Water Charming home, 15 rooms, 6 baths, all modern conveniences, automobiles. PRICES: Demonstration Main Floor, G Street Entrance DULIN&MARTIN o 1N5=1117 F Strect and 1214 © 121) & Street, Hours: 8:45 to 6:00 I unhesitatingly recommend this property. H. W. HILLEARY Main 4792 The House Bring us your Christ- mas Savings Fund Checks to be cashed. Phili 608 to 614 born ELEVENTH ST. of Counesy For Saturday's Offering’ at a Special Price Clever Coats Mostly Fur-Trimmed Some Plain Every Coat inthelotan exceptional Va]ue. and with luxurious collars and collars and cuffs of fur. Sports models—some with fur collars—in the best of the sports ClOf}\S. Choosing from this assortment is to supply your Coat need at a very considerable saving. ~Third Floor— The very utility of them a;:!ds immensely to tixejr giveableness. Whenever pos- sible selections will be fancily boxed. Che mise-- Cuddle Silk—cut on generous proportions; lace trimmed and embroidered; or plain tailored B lou SCS~~ Dimities—in tucked-in and overblouse models, plain tai- lored, embroidered and with lace trimming .............. $1.95 $1.95 _Petticoats-- Jersey, Radium and Radium Broadcloth—plnin. plaited and GOWI‘IS-' with strap shoulders, round or V-neck: lace trimmed and hand embroidered. . Corduroy Robes-~ Brocaded and plain; in all the ’ d:f:lble colors; pocket and $2 95 girdle; cut large and flowing. . Sweaters and Scarfs-- Hosiery-- Brushed Wool Jacquettes and Chiffon—perfect and pure silk, B:::h:d Wo::ol .chc::fs; new $3'95 with lisle tops, full fashioned; Street Floor $3 70 S embroidered: flounces. ....... $3 .95 Pettibockers-- Radium and Jersey Silk, with double ruffle cuff; and picot ruffle .... i $3.95 $ '1 .55 5 gtfipedmdplnide&ects.-...-. ,nll.colors.......,............ Dressy models—of new design: made up in the soft pile fabrics EGifts That Wil Please m— A tremendous improvement over washing with soap and water—retains the crigi lustre of the finish. Just the thing for cleaning white wood- work, ivory furniture,all ficors, Especially good for preparing floors to be waxed. Cleans them perfectly. 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