Evening Star Newspaper, August 9, 1924, Page 17

REAL OLD LOVE AFFAR MAKES BRL RCH School Teacher Inherits $545,000 From Rejected Suitor of Grandmother. ESTATE. mother was enjoying the frivolities of eighteen. The story of the grand- mother, unfolded under the oppres- sion of inquiry since the strange be- quest was made public, describes her as a rosy-cheeked, blond-haired and acious vixen. 'A dozen or more cligibles of the day sought her in marriage. Lehmeyer was not the least ardent of these. In spurning Lehmeyer in favor or another the grandmother unwitting- 1y establiched the basis for the tragedy of his life—a tragedy as fabulous and groteSque in its endur- ing consistency as classic literature can duplicate. Rejected, Never Married. rined and despairing, Leh- emigrated to the United | after “selling his business in Saxony. He settled in New York and made cautious investments in rezl estate. He lived alone, a melan- choly and misanthropic figure. He never married. tails of his life are shroud- stery, a mystery even. the bencficiaries “of his’ last testament are unwi'ling to penetrate. Three years before his death Leh- meyer learned that the daughter and sranddaughter of the girl he loved 80 vears ago lived in Jersey City. He sought them and visited the house twice. On his last visit to the unpretentious dwelling at No. 26 Reservoir avenue he met Rosalle, then about the same age as the grandmother he had courted 6V years before. He observed a striking resemblance between grandmother and grand- daughter. The next time Miss Wurthmeyer heard of him was when the was announced as the legatee of $545,000. Skeptical at First. At first the school' teacher was skeptical of the bequest. It seemed too fantastical. She continued to teach her third srade class in Public | 1 3 in West New York and to d her for inter- calmly “announced that plans were unchanged. I'll go on teaching just the same,” she said Rosalie F MISS HUGHES IMPROVING. Daughter of Secretary Making Progress Toward Recovery. MORRISTOWN, N. I, August 9.— Miss, Elizabeth Hughes, youngest daughter ' of Secretary of State Hughes, is progressing favorably from &n_attack -of diabetes, Dr. F. M. Allen said today -at the sanitarium to which Miss - Hughes was brought yesterday. Dr. Allen added that she will be able to leave in_a few days. Miss' Hughes was brought here Thursday night from the home of her sister, Mrs. L. C. Waddell, in Somerville. B Speclal Dispateh ot The Star. ¥ YORK, July 26.—A few mmn- utes after she had dismissed her third grade in Public School 3, West New York, N. J., afternoon last April ) Rosalie man was summoned cipal's office call The second token of her compro- mise was the unanswered doorbell at _the Reservoir avenue home. ‘T'he neighbors' doorbells were rung to learn the reason, “They've moved to the Kensing- ton,” was the advice. The Kensing- ton’ Is Jersey City's most fashionable apartment house. A few days before the June school term ended the board of education received a letter from Miss Wurth- man. It was read at the next meet- ing of the board. “Unforseen circumstances compel me to resign” the communication read. “My resignation 1s to take effect at the conclusion ot the school term.” 2 The one Lligabeth Wurth- to the prin- to answer a telephone ‘Rosalie?” the voice inquired. o ‘“This is mother, Rosalic.. 1 have good news for you.' “I'm 1 ing,” said Rosalie. “You're sole heneficiary ot of a half-miliion left—2-= Incredulous a for- donars Board accepted it ‘with solemn regret. Miss Wurthman was, in tact, a competent teacher. Let it add to the romance of her cotemporary role to learn that she was also the prettiest school mar'm in No. 3 “What are you going to do with all your money?”’ she was asked during respite at commencement ex- ercises her last session in the school. “Oh, lots of things,” she said, smilingly. “Buy lots of new dresses a house and study art.” Abroad?” Maybe—in Paris—but I can't say any more.” The other day Rosalie and her mother closed their apartment at the Kensington and were reported to be stopping at a New kngland seashore Tesort, It was not learned whether Rosalle has already bought the house she has in mind. When ghe does, it may be presumed, the picture ~of her grandmother will not be relegated £ “the Tattic. Rosalic _interrupted mother school 1on a ce and interrutped a second almost forgotten what?” her mother hat its April Fools' day: “But I'm serious,” her mother per- sisted. “Rosalie—you'd - come home im “very wel It was on ife. weuried of t April Fools the day. 1924, | common- | e trom tne | Losalle sey City redulou: abeth Wurthman, how- her mind with the nts on the fortune. West York awoke one morn- ing to discover a brilliant red road- ster of foreign manufacture parked t the curb in front of Public School 3. “Some car.” was the unanimous comment. “Whose is it i Curthm: e valued at $245,000. Aftermath of Romance. Hollywood's domain rupled to m. bequest, i-year-old re- ully courted r in Germany more 6 B 9y Ay Open for Inspection Sunday From 2 to 6 PM. 1321 Irving Street Northwest I LOW PRICE | REASONABLE TERMS Ten large rooms and bath, hot-water heat, electric fights, deep lot to wide paved alley. Owner has purchased smaller house and will sell at sacrifice price. 3 .' meyer, who died squalid flat on one of the upper foors Tifty-fifth street tenement York city 1 a prosperous mer- chant in a thriving viilage ir ony when the school teacher's g ; of an East O o o X2 X2 X g3 QX2 K3 X2 L3 " oo o% Xa X g XIXD> 2> Apartment For Rent 3409 29th Street N.W. (Just _north of Cleveland Park. Take Conn. Ave. car and get off at Ordway St. Walk one-half square west to 29th St) 2 rooms, kitchenette and bath 6.50 w3 O X2 ® * 0 o% XL K3 X2> ®, x> K2 K3 X 2> 2> o e " > —— Po% % o Owner’s Representative on Premises N. L. SANSBURY CO., Inc. ERYTHING IN REAL ESTATE" Exclusive Agents 1418 Eye St. NW. Phone Main 5903 Members Washington Real Estate Board K3 ' K2 ' K3 X2 3 rooms, kitchenette and bath 5.50 B3 2X2 o 0% <ZXZXIXD> 23 " All apartments in_excellent condition. All outside rooms. One of the coolest spots in Washington. Open for inspec- tion. B. F. SAUL CO. MI12 Eye St. N.W. Main 2100 K3 4 0 0% o% ’0.0‘.«'00 o, 3ol X 120 0%-6%6% 6% 6% 6%-0%-6%-6% 6% 6% 6% ¢%-%-¢% ¢%. % oo o% oS S0 G S5O 030000450 430 630470030430 430 630 630 %ogoo.o%“ao}‘.“.’o.&o. < Biggest Home Values Offered in Washington NEW HOMES & Sold Priced Under $7,000 1701 to 1731 D St. SE. 6 rooms, bath, H.-WH, electric lights, wash trays, built-in ice box, 1-piece sink, double rear porches, wide front porch, extra deep lot to wide alley. ASK THE MAN WHO- OWNS ONE Built, Owned and for > S'alc by OU won't make any mistake in building with our lumber. Its last- ing quality will add value besides beauty to your home. Thomas A. Jameson Co. Owners and Builders 906 N. Y. Ave. N.W. Phone Main 5526 Sherman Ave. & W St. Northwest Phone North 486 i Dlstmctwe ' HOMES . are offered you in ~ NORTH Clevelancl Park EXHIBIT HOUSE 3810 Warren Street Take I' Street car out Wisconsin Avenue to Warren Street. $12,950 AND $13,250 A pleasing variety' of designs and styles await your snspection and choice. Consider These Features— Comfortable Living Room Three Bright Bedchambers Attractive Staircase Two Fine Baths, Shower Large Cloak Closet Glassed Sleeping Porch . Bright Dining Room Large Basement Roomy * Kitchen ideal Heating Plant Separate Rear Porch Instant Water Heater Pantry, Built.in Ice Chest 16-Foot Paved Alley Finished Attics:in Some of the Houses W S. PuiLups REALTOR—BUILDER : 15th and K Streets land laughter marked Ann Luther's | that during an alleged dispute with THE EVENING STAR, VVASH‘INGTON; ‘D.C, TEARS AND LAUGHTER MARK ACTRESS’ STORY Ann Luther Weeps as Attorney As- sails Reputation on Stand. By the Associated Press. LOS ANGELES, August 9.—Tears testimony at yesterday's sessjon of the triak of her $100,000 suit against Jack White, wealthy mining man, for alleged breach of an agreement to star her in four motion pictures. The actress’ storm of tears broke during a steady fire of questions from counsel for the defense, bearing on her reputation. She heatedly denied White at a Los Angeles hotel she of- fered to return his love letters for $100,000. 3 Miss Luther's reputation’ has been the target of defense attorneys since [ FOR RENT North Capitol and H Sts. Two rooms, suitable for Hairdressing Parlor, Dentist’s Office or simi- lar business. Rent, $35.00. B. F. SAUL CO. 1412 Eye St. N.W. CONSIDER! These Features When Buying a Home Stone foundation, hot-wat burg heater, six spacious room, tile bath, o uamm——— To In: Wisconsin avenue ecar to Id to Qucbec, then 1% blocks t 1515 M St. N.W. 4:Large Bedrooms Main 4600 7%-Inch Hardwood > opan fireplace, attic, garage, hardwood floors and trim. Lot 50x112. the beginning of her cross-examina- tion Wednesday, the attack centering about her relations with White_and a number of other men in New York and Los Angeles. POEEEnE e FIRE RAZES STRUCTURE. National Training School Building Blaze Visible for Miles. Fire destroyed a two-story frame structure on the grounds of the Na- tional Training School for Boys, Bladensburg road and the District line, early today. It is thought the fire resulted from spontaneous combustion, and burn- ing of a guantity of paint stored in the building caused an unusually TR 1) Michigan Park 12th and Michigan Ave. N.E. A neighborhood of en- hancing. value, zoned and restricted. Individ- ual or group building lots and properly con- structed Kouses and bungalows. Call at 4207 12th street northeast, or Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. Dupont Circle. Potomac 2200 Best Location Best Construction Moderate Price Features: er heat, large cellar, Pitts- rooms, Pullman breakfast built-in refrigerator, Sample House, 3420 Quebec St. CLEVELAND PARK Open Sunday, 1 to 9 P.M. And Evenings on Week Days spe'c! —Drive out Connecticut nvenue to Porter street, then weat to 34th and one block north to Quebec, Or take aho avenue, walk Z blocks 0 sample house. C. H. SMALL & CO. Builders—Ouwners Main 6861 An Cpportunity If You Act Quickly 3425 Ordway St. " Cleveland Park “MILLER-BUILT” New Detached Home Just Completed Tiled Bath : . Steeping Porch: High Location—Wonderful View of Sur- rounding Country Floors Throughout * Automatic Hot-Water Heater Don’t Fail- to ‘See ’I‘}\is Home at Once » Your Critical Inspection Invited OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY ~ W. C.and A. N. MILLER | "Realtors Main 1790 SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 1924, bright blaze that was seen miles distant. The burned building was 100 yards from the dormitory. It did not be- come necessary to remové portable property from any of the several buildings on the grounds, firemen making a prompt response and get- ting the fire under control without delay. Damage to the building and contents was estimated at 3300.- — The original fireplace “mantel” was a real “mantle”—that is, a screen that served to gulde the smoke into. the somewhat faulty chimney. in Northeast Washington. REAL ESTATE. SCHEDULE OF CONCERTS IN THE PUBLIC PARKS|, Arrangements have been made for concerts in the public parks next week as follow Monday—Franklin Park, Fourteenth and K streets, Army Band, and Sylvan Theater, Washington Monument Grounds, Marine Band. : Tuesday—Washington Circle, Penn- sylvania “avepue and Twenty-third street, Navy Ban The Homes are Kite designed and built, insuring the finest of materials and the usual Kite excellence of workmanship. the requirements of modern housekeeping and fitted and fin- ished carefully and tastefully. The equipment is unusually complete throughout. These Homes represent an exceptional opportunity, and you’ll surely not want to be disappointed— so you had better see them at once. 3110-3128 Newton St. N.E. Just Off Rhode Island Avenue in the Planned and arranged to meet District of Columbia Cottage and Bungalow types with hot-water heating plants, fully equipped bath, up-to-date kitchens containing all the improvements for which Kite-constructed Homes are noted. You won't find anything at our price to compare with these Homes in Northeast Washington. Terms Will Be Made Most Satisfactory to You All Public Utilities—Water, Sewer and Gas are in and paid for Open for inspection every day and evening. Our office representative is on the premises. Built, Owned and For Sale by Harry A. Kite Member Washington Real Estate Board. (Incorporated) Main 4846 ‘Wednesday—Capitol - Grounds, Mi- rine Band, ; Thursday — Chevy Chase Circle, rmy Band, and Dupont Circle, Con- necticut avenue and P.street, Marine Bana. Friday—Reservation at intersectlon of Arkansas avenue and Thirteenth and Emerson streets, Community Cep- ters Band. Saturday—White Ellipse, Marine Band. The last-mentioned concert will be from 5 to 6:30 c k’ all the House Extremely Desirable Home:# Kite Cottages and Bungalows The first impression’of these Homes you'll get is the delightful neighborhood we selected. It is quite the nicest Phone One of the Many Attractive Homes Already Erected and Occupied University Park running on reliable Lots For Sale 50x150 feet . 15¢, 20¢, 25¢ per square foot Sold upon a modest cash payment. Easy terms the grounds oses &0 Univers Just beyond Hyattsville on the Wash. & Balto. Boulevard Homes For Sale The company has nearing completion Center - hall _Cottage and Bungalow Homes— of most modern types— which are for sale— $8,750 to $12,500 = Easy terms venience and comfort—plus the assurance of be considered when investing in a home. Suburban residence never before offered such- advantages, coupled with every in- town convenience, as you'll find in University Park. I’s less than thirty rhinutes from the Treas. Dept.—with trolley and bus lines i schedules. University Park is ideally located—with paved streets, sidewalks, sewer, water, gas and electricity all installed and available. ‘The type of Homes being erected is well typified by the picture above. The re- strictions are protective; the conveniences complete. It’s a genuine home commmu- nity—where property has a staple value and an assured future. We Offer Three Propositions ‘—and any one of them can be easily adopted Building Financed If you have your own plans for a Home, upon purchase of a lot, we _will finance the building for you—mak- ing the money im- mediately available. :Easy terms In University Park you have pleasing anirmament; utmou: facility; every con- which must We urge your L.m.pectwn—for}’ g University Park is its own best P salesman. Come out tomorrow. ity Park Co., Inc. 1. B. O. L. Wells, Representative