Evening Star Newspaper, April 3, 1924, Page 12

12 SUDDEN DEATH ENDS LIFE MARKED BY TRAGEDIES North Carolinian Killed Man and Lost Three Wives and Four Children. By the Associated Press, i CHARLOTTE, N. C., April 3.—An extraordinary series of tragedies and sorrows marked the life of Thomas W. Dixon, local hardware merchant and for the last fifteen years secre- tary and treasurer of the North and South Carolina Hardware Dealers’ Association, who died suddenly while making a purchase in a drug store here yesterday. Several years ago Mr. Dixon acci- dentally shot and killed a customer ‘who had brought a pistol to the store for inspection. Mr. Dixon's second wife and their two children were burned to death | when their home was destroyed by fire in his absence. His first wife and the two children of his first marriage | THE _EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1924, Remnants and Odd Lots at Prices That Speak: for Themselves Cotton Blouses, Slightly Mussed. Special, $1.29. —These blouses became slightly mussed from handling, and while there are all 3,000 Yards All-Silk Ratine 750 of Women’s Athletic Union Suits, Regatta Make Special, $1.15 Ea. Special, 50c¢ Yard sizes in_the Iot, they are not in every style. Made of French Batiste, Dimi- - . died of disease within two weeks of | each other. His third wife died last | 15000 Palrs Of b ties and Voiles. Daintily trimmed In Women’s Glos s e Fear of cancer. == 5 collars and long sleeves with turn back Hose, Special it 59c Pair —Splendid Quality Hose, made with mercerized tops, reinforced soles, h2els and Friday toes, The colors are som- > brero, oriental. - alredale, Specials —$1.50 to $2.60 qualities. Made of fine batiste and madras, in cross-bar, block and striped patterns, bodice style, ind closed shapes. In white, pin 36 to 46, Kann's—Strest Floor. A saving of 25¢c on a yard. 36 inches wide, and a_favorite ma- terial for summer frocks and skirts. The color range includes— 300 Women’'s Trimmed Hats $1.39 ea. Bobolink, reseda green, natural, light gray, zinc, honey- dew, tan, orchid. tile blue, Indian red, rose. pink, white also black. Silk Dept. Remnants Friday Special, 50c¢ to $2.00 Yard (Second Floor) 10 Infants’ $7.95 Silk Coats. Each, $5.95 —In pink or blue, with scalloped and embroidered collars and cuffs. 40 Square Veils, 79¢ Ea. —3$1.00 value. In black and colors, with that formerl braided seroll borders more. Thes c left from one of our Remnants of Veils, 15¢ Each previous = sales. —Select irom light and dark col- ors, many styles, includ- ing hats for the matron. Kann's—Second Floor peach, nude, dawn and 10. —Many good lengths of splendid weaves in desirable colors have been left from this week's many sales. Plain and fancy fabrics for frocks, blouses and skirts, and many weaves for sports wear, Widths 33 to 40 inches. 25e to 50c ues. A table lot in one- vard lengths. Black and colors.—(Main Aisle.) 20 Children’s $1.69 Crepe black. Sizes 8% to 3,600 Pairs of Panty Dresses. Each, $1.00 peach and blue. Trimmed with Children’s Socks S0 poRck end Hlue, Trimmied i Special Kann's—Second Floor 19¢ Pair egulariy priced alf length cotton, glo. 1 cotton and all-glos. White with fancy plain colors with ancy tops, ribbon effect. Kann's—Second Floor - 5 @ Kann's—8&treet Tloor = SRS > Kann's—Street Floor RS rect £ Novelty Cotton Handkerchiefs Assorted Chocolates Special, 5¢ Ea. 7 -10c value. Whits wit 30 Children’s $4.95 to $6.95 Sample Hats. Each, $2.95 ne. straw is pri Sateen and Cotton Taffeta Petiicoats, Special at 79¢ and 95¢ olored ders and solid colors embrotdared 1000 Sq. Yds. Congoleum (Remnants) 39c Square Yard cut from ti Kann's—Street Floor Women’s Mussed Handkerchiefs Special, 25¢ Ea. All-linen, ¥ n colors, and novel ry. Kann's—Seccond Floor Women’s Leather Handbags Special. each $1.25 —The last sale price of these hand- bags was $1.59, and at that they were considered splendid values. Made of genuine leather, in pouch and swagger shapes, ip several shades —79¢_Petticoat to $3.00 values embroia are $1.50 to $2.00 values. v colored em- 95¢ petticoats are $2 Choice of black and navy only flounces trimmed with tucks, hemstitching and pleating. and extra size . 50c value cd Remnants Basco Linenized Table Damask 59¢ yd. . Regatar Kann's—Street Floor Kann’s—Second Floor Fur Chokers At $15 $1.15 Silver Initial Writing Papers. Box, 58¢ —Only 58 boxes, in the following in- itials—A, B, F, G, H, J, K, N, V, Y. Kann's—Street Floor Pure Linen Table 200 Prs. Women’s Silk Napkins, 18-inch size n Limited quantity of Fine Itur Hose (Some Seconds) Chokers, in the following furs: 4 Brown Fox Chokers. 7 Fitcher Chokers, two-: 3 Natural Squirrel Chokers, two- sking 4 Jap Mink Chokers, one and tw skins. ice, $10.95 A ol Jasbloned,” Sowe al e Cover-all Aprons. 95¢ Ea. —$ to $2.00 values. Made of zinz- and pereale, Imported White Dotted Second Floor. Swiss. 30 inches wide 97 Prs. Children’s Socks 3 Pr., $1.00—A Pr.. 35¢ de - Threc-quarter-length R ibbed Square yard, 49¢ | Socks, broken sizes and colors. “ft. Congoleum Kann's—Streat Floor. Cholee, $1L8S Kann's—Third Floor without e, $S8% Kann's Polly Prim Aprons, 49¢ —85c value. Made of checked gingham i rolls nds” Con- leum, Sic EEEEE————————— ¢ Fioor. Maid’s Apron Sets, 95¢ —$1.50 and $2.00 values. Apron, collar and cuffs. These are slightly soiled 98 Prs. Women's Low Shoes Special, $3.85 Pr. -—$6.50 value. Black Suede Opera Pumps and Fancy Strap Slippers Women’s Bloomers of Black Sateen, 89¢ —$1.25 value. stitched ruffla, Kann's—Second Floar. W hite Shirting Madras 50c Band Aprons, 25¢ mall white aprons made of cambric dotted Swiss. Kann's—Second Floor Knee length, hem- 212 Prs. Women's Shoes Special, $5.00 Pr. L Miller & Son. 3d Fioor L - 50 Couch Hammocks $9.95 each Patent and 215 Prs. Fabric Gloves Made 16-Button, $1.19 Pr. duck, with | %1.75 and $1.95 Values & 5 ! i Vas! Suede-finish Gloves, supports. Well spear point and sides, wind stitched backs. In mode, €ts. b silv yvert, gray and sand. Siz to K Shoes. A complete line of sizes sortment. 118 Prs. Silver Brocade Slippers, $3.85 Pr. —Opera and strap cffects and pock- - = Washable Cretonnes 17¢ vd. - —Light and dark col patterns; yard wide. Stamped Goods 25c¢ 100 Prs. Cross-Striped Madras Portieres 81.69 Pair —Light wrounds, stripes of He: tassel fringe. 120 Prs. Novelty Gauntlets. Special $1.50 Pr. $2.00 to $2.50 Values . Suede-finish Fabric X fancy cuffs. moide and 180 Prs. Lizard Grain New Linene Dresses Slippers, $2.95 Pr. | 1 . 250 Prs. Marquisette Speczal, $2. 00 Each SEm and coloriilCuben s Curtains. Special. 86 Prs. Silver Cloth —Many pretty styles, some with drawnwork, others finished with Slippers, 95¢ Pr. L —A special purchase of Stamped Goods, including Women's House Dresses and Aprons; Children's Dresses, 2, 4 and 6 ¥ Five- place Luncheon Sets,” Scarfs Pil- low Tops, Crib Covers, White Tow- els with colored borders, ~etc. Every stamped piece in this lot is an unusual value at this price, and when worked with the fl advertised below they are m inexpensive to make. Kann’s—Fourth Floor. 9. . Sizes 36 to 46 Ceiny ~Hemstite plain hemw 150 Sanitary Mattres: Z Covers, “Al-Lon” Make $1.97 each novelty braids and folds of white. Fancy cuffs, pockets, self girdles, all in straightlines, with simple square or round necks, Peggy, tuxedo and flat collars. tan, orchid, tangerine and orange. —One-strap model narrow toe, I nd Baby French heels, 85 Prs. Silk Gloves Special, $1.49 Pr. %225 Vajme, . . -Doublefinger. tipned, " fuigne , heavy stitched backs, fancy cuffs. Holland Window Shades In pongee, mode, beaver and -= gray. Sizes 532 to 732.ip the as- 35¢ each sortment. . cconds” of $1.25 grade Kann's—Street Floor. Mounted on spring lers, complet h neces- sary fixtures. In ecru, olive and dark green. 3 ft. wide 150 Prs. Marquisette Curtains, Half Sash Length, 39¢ pr. 105 Women’s Chemise of cdge, in p Glove Silk, $2.79 Ea K —Bodice style, ribbon straps; finished edge or imitation lace. 1In orchid and peach. Not all sizes in each color. In_porcelain blue, almond green, s—Fourth Floor, Four styles sketched above, o Kann's—Main Aisle—Street Floor. Royal Society Embroidery Floss, 25¢ Doz. Skeins —1In good assortment of colors and sizes. Odds and Ends of House Furnishings Reduced —An assortment of house furnishings that is more than likely to include just the article you have been wanting. So read every item carefully. - Kann's—Fourth Floor. Remnants, $2.25 to $3.69 Wool Materials. $1.98 yd. —All-wool Coatings, Flannel Checks. Tweeds, Serges, Crepes, Skirtings, Pop- lins, etc.; 44 to 56 inches wide; lengths, 1 to 4 yards. Kann's—Street Floor. Samples of Neckwear Amoskeag 27¢ i —p¥c_and T5¢ values. Included s, Collars, Collar and Bib and Bertha ¢ lars, in linen, lace and organ Dress Ginghams Mill Lengths 19¢ Yard in a variety ks and different col- TUseful lengths. 150 Swiss Ribbed Vests Special, 45¢ Ea. —Bodice and broken sizee. 100 Bar Harbor Cretonne Cushions, 50c each —Bar Harbor Cushions, well filled with soft cotton. Re- versible styles. built-up Sleeveless Guimpes, 95¢ —$1.50 value. Made of net, trimmed with fllet lace; tuxedo collar. Kann's—Street Flgor. . 6 Sample Gas Ranges % Of —Some have been used for demonstrations, others are brand new. 1,000 pes. 19¢ Knives and Forks, Choice, 9¢ —Choose as many as you need, in a good assortment of handles. 85 Glove Silk Bloomers c ors. Special, $1.69 Pr. —Cut full, sizes ¢ and 7. Nile and peach. S:ar Brand Porch Shades $4.00 each ide slat kind, 6 ft. wide, in green or brown. Com- plete with necessary fixtures and anchoring device. Remnants From Stock 95 Children’s Nainsook Suits ;“[lgc ca Yar_d Special, 50¢ Ea. hams. . Remnants that age very useful in making chil- dren's frocks. Remnants, 50c to $1.00 In pink, Linings, 36 inches wide. 39c¢ yd. —Satines, Satinettes, Plain and Striped Buty-Chyne, Silk and Cotton Linings and Plain-colored Satines; lengths, 1 t0 4% Remnants of Metal Laces Are Special —Buy these for the pretty finish of evening frocks, for vestees, ete. 300 Knock-Down Screen Regular _prices, '92’,50, $2.50, Speci $4.00 and $5.00 to $5.95. Frames, Special, d3c each “Reduced to $L50, $2.50, $2.95 —Size 30x30 inches, the slid- ing kind mplete with andigEse. ng kind: comple ith WA track, beading, nails and Kann's—Street Floor metal corners to assemble. Kann's—Third Floor. Regular $3.00 Can Bo-No, $1.99 —The well known and deodorizer. 5 42-pc. Cottage Sets Reg. $7.98. Choice $5.55 —Flying Bluebird and floral pat- terns. insecticide 5 Sets $27.98 Imported China, Choice, $17.98 -—42-pe. sets in pretty patterns, and an excellent value. —Checked nainsook top, rompar bottom; Sizes 2 to 12, Kann’s—Street Floor. drop seat. s—Street ¥l Kann's—Second Floor. Kann's—Stree oor. 167 pes. Pottery, Slightly i Imperfect, Choice, 49¢ —Regular 79c and 98c pottery, including vases, flower bowls, fiower holders, jardinieres, etc. 200 Garbage Cans, Reg. 59¢, choice, 41¢ -—Galvanized Iron Garbage Cans with cover and bail handle. ’ 4th Floor | 20 Kitchen Chairs Regularly $3.45 Special, $2.25 each —Made of strong oak wood, highly varnished and rein- forced. (Kann's—Fourth Floor.) Busy Corner Specials No. 74 Women’s Quilted Linen Huck Cretonne Pillows Mules, 18¢c pr. 'To:bels, 31c ize 17x2 es. Good Were 29¢. Quilted sat- | TSize 17x24 inches. Goo heavy weight in plain een, in light blue, pink, wh“g i red o rose, lavender and navy. blue borders, Fourth Floor. Creepers and Rompers Special, 69¢ ~-For tots 1 to 4 years. Made of soft-finished cot- ton materials and plain- calored ginghams in cute littie styles. Pink, tan, peacn, _Rlue #nd rose shades. Second Floor. Busy Corner Specials No. 74 Chiffon Silk Hosierv, $1.95 Pr. —Regularly $3.00 gqual- ity. All-over silk, full fashioned; pertect qual- Aluminam Frysans and | iy, Black and some | hundies and trons cas- pure Aluminum Tube colors. i sy d '8 Cake Pans. | ters. ; Street Floor. 2—$24.98 Refrigerators, special, $18.98 2—$29.98 Refrigerators, special, $21.98 Kann's—Third Floor, Pure Aluminum Ware Choice, 27¢ —1,000 pieces, including Mirro Cake Pans, Mirro uminum Pie Pans, pure | 25 “Lane” Cedar Chests, $24.00 Ea. —Slightly imperfect worth considerably mor: Genuine red cedar strongly conmstructed, fit- 49c each —Round_shapes, prettily made of pretty, bright cretonnes. Fourth Floor. Street Floor. 55 Girls’ Topcoats, $5.95 Each Sizes 7 to 12 Vears —Belted and flare models, of all-wool polaire cloth and checked woolen coating. Set-in and raglan siceves, tailored and convertible Half and full length lined. In tan, deer and sorrento. Kann's—Second Floor s Third Floor. Third Floor. Laundry Sets Each, 98¢ —150 sets, consisting of 12-qt. pail, 2 bars Ivory soap, 2 boxes Octagen soap powder, 2 bars Mas- cor soap, 2 boxes Gold Dust and 2 large boxes Octagon soap chips. Packed in 12-qt. water pail. Only one set-70 a customer. Third Floor. Boyish Fobs Each, 45¢ —Smart little fobs, to complement - the spring suit. Made of gros grain ribbon, with silver bar at top, Ret with white stones and silver oblong pen- dant. 18 Kitchen Stools Regularly $3.45 Special, $2.38 —30 inches high, made of solid oak, finished in light or dark color varnish. (Kann's —Fourth Floor.) Silver-Plated Tableware Set, $2.95 —26-piece set Silver- plated Tableware, Bel- mont patterns, and in- cluding: 6 tablespoons, 6 teaspoons, 6 knives, 6 ta- ble forks, 1 butter knife and 1 sugar shell. Third Floor. “Continental” Screen Doors $2.95 Ea. —4x%-in. frames, silver gray finish; filled with fine galvanized wire; 3- panel style, mortised cor- ners and mountings. Sizes 30x78 and 32x80 ins. Third Floor. Black Bone Buttons 12Y%c Card —Six to twelve on a card, in three sizes. These arc used for trimming frocks, blouses and skirts, Street Floor. collars. 30 Umbrella Stands Regularly $1.25 Special, 89 each. —26 inches high, fitted with four compartments and mets al drip pan. (Kann's— Fourth Floor.) - | Mail or Phone Orders I L) Street ¥loor. 16-Button Silk Gloves, $1.59 Pr. —$1.76 quality. Kayser make. Double finger tip- | Two-door Sedans, 1917 to ped, Paris point self- | 1924, stitched backs. In black, white, mode, gray, silver, beige, mauve and pongee. Street Floor. 150 Auto Seat Covers, $8.88 Set —For Ford Touring and Women’s Handkerchiefs 10c Ea ~—Fine cotton and all-linen Dorin’s Double Compact, 50c R " Fiber Rugs Each, $2.95 Choice, $8.50 2 Radio Tables —Regular $4.95 to $7.95 | —“Slight seconds” $13.95 : £ 5 1 qualities. Size 4x7 ft, | grade. 8%x10%-ft. size, | —Dorin's Dorin &'Or Regularly $7.45 ~ and In' plain ‘colors or [ in attractive colorings | Double Compact, in_all Special, $5.95 each I mixtures; some with | and designs Only 50 in |\Shades of powder, vith ¥ 1l Dresden or chenille bor- | this lot. Wool fiber and Francois —Mahogany finish and fitted ders. all fiber. with drawer. Just the thing i for your radio set. (Kann's —Fourth Floor.) Rag Rugs inclusive. = Covers for doors, front and rear seats, sides and arms. About % the list price, Third Floor. Irish printed border hand- kerchiefs, some linen embroidered. Street Floor, brunette or rouge. Street Floor. colored Penn. Ave., 8th and D Sts. Third Foor.