Evening Star Newspaper, May 17, 1925, Page 25

MAY 17, 1925—PART 1. WOODLAWN HOUSE HAS RARE HISTORY DeSIQHEd by Dr Thorfi(on for] fees : (Nt e ! X ~'We’re celebrating by giving away gift Values in appreciation of the public’s ever-increasing patronage, a_nd you'll Gen. Washington—Long ; P &| find it decidedly to your advantage to buy your future and present needs at these remarkably low saving prices! Home of Nellie Custis. SN f o ; N paita s $2.25 27-Inch $1 5-4 Sanitas 50c Children’s $1.00 Faultless _The purchase of one of the origin Sl e 3 1T i Rayon and Silk iy o o o | L SRR Birdeye || TableCovers Rayon Sox || Twisted Qf its ownership, which are told by | 1 e onik ireinians as 5 bt v s s H s e e 2 . varas, 1:39 || 49¢ T e e 29¢ 5 gec roperty is located on the Camp e - | Humphreys road, 16 miles south of 5 . ’ ik [ Perfect, antiseptic, Blue designs on white Perfect grade, plain Ravel stop top in all the Washington, in Virginia, some three - < non-irritant, in stand- | | grounds. Size 46x46 or ribbed. in all leading | | newest shades, also black : ! 5 white: &4 ineh foot g S : 3 : > : g ard sealed package; 10 | | inches; slight seconds, Open A Charge Account! colors and white; curr | | Sad SBIS Bb S nioned house erected und & e 4 o R S S| | varas in one plece. hardly noticeable. Aniaddedisevice/and conyemicnce fon ouripstoons i R pervision of Georss Wi ishington. and 5 - : e Shop economically and benefit here by our low cash prices. affording a fine view of the Py and the surrounding countr The late President W Son made several attempts to bu Woodlawn, once the home of Nellie Custis Lewis, adopted granddaughter state from the owner, M £. M. | of George Washington, which has been purchased by Senator Oscar Under- Sharpe, but she steadfastly refused to| wood of Alabama. sell. * Miss Sharpe was the last o pant of the place, and died about a s, P e o7 e v wie whre e munan | T NEW SMALLPOX | Birthday e R T E R ) CASES ARE REPORTEDIf | Bargging Coats and Dresses | 2 | ted the sale, the following descriptive | letters in which it was so spoken of. account of the prope | T zave them to Miss Sharpe. 3 > “The two fine marble mantelpieces Designed By Dr. Thornton. | were gifts, as I believe, of Miss Sharpe “Woodlawn fs built upon a part of | Learned, from the Vaughan-Merrick | Situation Believed Greatly Im-|p $1.00 and $1.25 Princess 72 Dresses, $8.88 38 Coats, $9.75 Gen. W on's Mg family of Philadelphia 4 roved With Only 11 Patients . 4 e. Embroidered and High- | Of fine quality deerona, fashonas. etc ; Washington's Mount Vernon|famiy, of Fhiscelbie. oo o P y Slips, 79¢ Drcases, in_ all sizea 10 | sillc crepe. Ined: contrast trimmed: in state. He purchased the tract as 2 e % to Washing ital ps, : Of Greases" formerty 18 1o '$0. 'These coats sold at bullding site from one of the Posey |Mount Vernon was a cntamaal Now at Hospital. Betois e Botis . a1 5 9.5 to $25 family."and the old Posey well is in|(on Of & Vaughun, e — Satnen Slipein pieated bote = - th cellar under the big dining room. 1| WO admired him. It is an odd thing 5 tome: plain or contrast colors. found it when we were working on the | {PAL these same Wevghans Hefs greal| After a lull of several days, the e i T, S T s riends of my mother 1 » ester DO Place. A has been all coversd over. e O o ‘tham. "% | health department vesterday reported e JFine auality aile. in claborately bead: ne poiret twille, poicet sheena. flan s a fine deep well, muc a ; L - e sma . Even ize Crepe ed and trimnied m : and”‘aport ‘models” in assorted colors the well outside. the houser anii"jn| 001 that we got {he mantelpleces out | two new cases of smallpox. Eve P 76" 42 Form: 4 S Ang sies Thess coats sold ai $1905 lined with wedge-shaped bricks of Park Agnew’s farm at Mount | ith these cases, there are only 11 $22.50 jjand 33250 G 5.000 acres | Zephyr and brought them back and | . ijants at the Smallpox Hospital GOWIIS, $1 = o R to his neph e Lewis (his se b Woodla ourselves.” = en's Vindaor - : ' et them up piaven atiraelve The new patients were recorded as eouieis (Viindor | e 59 Dresses, $2.98 44 Coats, $5 ““‘:i’h”';‘;‘”:]‘ . Wi ied M Mrs. Amanda Burch, 66 years, of 64 gy, o fowered™ Woil || Bavon op cloth. in good stries. straicht a o0l plamh ?rw»‘,m‘:‘ nolaire Custis. This 2,000 acres ineiaaed s | SOUTHERNERS TAKE PART Fifth street northeast, and Naoma 3 ocon Batnesa Tontlts i Sene™ > : "Rizes onily 16 10 40 . Wl T N e TR T Ny | Second street southwest. 249 Silk | g 1 1ave proven <o popular an sn e ouse as it is now was begun | N FETE AT NEW YORK | second sureet soutbwest, 1 i, , 78 Dresses, $19.95 | Women’s Suits, $4.75 I i have been the best selling death, and 'is From plans draes be T while he expects to find & new case Chemise, $1.79 Al our better drpses included in i | All-vot) qotbe, ik lined: ing £ood, 1 | a dress for. warm Dr. William Thornton. the architect | Gov. Ritchie Among Notables at|from fime to time, he belleves the T e i e X 3 4 Mage ot s All leading colors. lace and iy el TR 7 | hzes. ¥ T o0 a wea of the Capitol at Washington. These | situation is greatly improved. rinbon s2fling colors. lace and | Birthday “sale. ' Reduced from and - o T - quality cloth, in six blans are supposed to have been gone Dance in Connection With = s able crepe de chine. A 14 L i 5 i - fl £ d as- over by Gen. Washington and then iti s s’ $25 and $30 Coats, sorted stripes of various widths and perfected by Thornton. BT U. S. SUIT CONCLUDED. |: 59c Gingham Girls’ Coats, $3.98 $19.95 colors. The quantity in this lot is s my_opinion that the wing MR i | All-wool Polaire Coatings, in new con . limited to 100 dre d they won't s ‘Maj. Lewis's wingreot | 5y e Associsea Prom S Aprons, 39c | wa immed modeis” ful ined. Toess | Highciis garmepis, o reeular and ex last the day out low price. Setime, “focUlit in Gen. Washington's | "Nipw YORK., May 16—Former resi- | Testimony in Case Against Day- are all our $5 10 $0.05 coats. Sizes = | PR NeE. et Toats were $55 St e 5 speaks of stopping | 4. . S, 5 = ew | 15 aacten O hont i hiak and $20.75 ' & o there o ‘seo ‘Nls” mephew, and the | Gents of the Southland. living in New ton Airplane Go. Enda. i o * uilding was quite different from any e Re i <R Soukher ST Lol S part of the main house, as 1 first knew | Made merTy with visiting South &[5 CINCONRVRIIE, - MR L8 (URD) el satt . = L attes g the Southern position ony was concluded today in the sult 69c 87-Inch Unbleached it. It was older, a part of a plan, or | 2Ltending t i P e . XL = . rebuilt to conform to Thornton's pian, |, 70, Southern States ball a bril lof the United States Government c o $2 Yard-wide White and Colored But Bricks anit tatir o it * | liant social function, was held at the | 4zainst the Dayton Airplane Company Shee“ng 39¢ S 5tk it laine B B T e | Hotel Biltmore, undér the auspices of | {o recover $2,405,.267, alleged to have | b = ’ S ress Ol eS did this ' difference. may hase atPe | the Southern Women's Educational |heen paid on’ illegal charges for air woRound_thread s ) . eard Aliiancs 3 EL planes during the World War. = o ot Ra On Dress ‘ :re es 3 e Gov. Ritchie. Maryland, s - | Federal Judge Smith Hickenlooper oge _ Home of Nellie Custis. land Mrs. Fields. Kentuc e of:|gave counsel 30 daya in which to file |[B Regular 39c and 50c Qualities ellie Custis and Lawrence Lewis | ficial representatives of the South.|priefs. 75c Stamped lived for many vears at the mansion. | Among the patrons and patronesses |- D 40-In Chiffon Voile Lafayette was entertained there, and | were Col. and Mr M. House, \ resses, 49¢ L = 0y Smoiis le. = 'Then they |andiMrs Charles Dana G i 4 @ Girls' Fast-cglor Gingham 40-In Printed Voile up to Clarke ity and built |and Mrs. Bernard M. Baruch praiat FELesr, Sn Audley, and Woodlawn was left to|bridge Colby and H. M. Grubbs, com- 22/ stamnad for embroidering: as- X r . the care of slaves and an overseer, | mander of the Sons of Confederate X Sorted eolors 40-In Flock=Dot Voile About 1850 their Lorenzo Lewis, | Veteran WHEN YOU NEED A KEY All new fabries, made for Spring and Summer selling. in qualities A large assortment of patterns of a fine quality silk stripe crepe sold Woodlawn community of | The sponsors were Mrs. Robert| "y S0 TS M Sl e | 50c Stamped ordinarily selling at and a vard. The Chiffon Volles are plain for sport costumes. Dress and skirt lengths. Quakers from Pennsylvania. I believe | Stewart Crocker, ‘“'ii 'llfx ome W service A 25 colors, including a full range: the Printed Voiles are in a large variety they bought the entire 2,000 acres. In | Potter, Mrs. Brevoort B. Barry 3 Duplicnte Key, 2S¢ rons, C of patterns; and the Flock-dot Voiles are in cluster or figured dots on = = - ] — — Jo¥ cvent they Lought the manaion |ford SW.iiAlley: and - Donald, Fams Bring your locks to the shop P : i - beautiful plain color grounds. All are full piece, perfect oods, and 59c Chiffon Silk, 33c | Imp. Broadcloth, 45¢ and most of the land. I knew many | worth. In assorted designs stampe EuEan feeq tim) olors. Bictlastessi Mk aincotion, toic. 1n] Awning siiine Ta/s i s ttasat of m, all nice people. They divided Supper was served at midnight TURNER & CLARK on fine unbleached muslin & o e 4 e all the leading colors: yard wide "M( > yard wide: guar- the land among them. Woodiawn was | One of the features was the dancing Basement 1 color h at dar 5 o 39¢ English Print Hom Jull Plee il 3 G hool 4 o1 d center fc o Misses Alice and A > > C E=ngiis rints oy athioe SEcenCERToT i e T 1233 New York Ave. S0c Onyx 19¢ Ginghams, 12}c g 69c Charmeuse, 35¢ 59c Gaze Marvel, 39¢ Beautiful silky finish. in peach. maize, | Rayon Striped Ticsue Gingham. in a Hands Gingbam Bib Anrons separate homes on their farms. connected with the Metropolitan ¥ H . 35¢ New patterns, in check and plaids 19¢ inally in the division of the land | Opera Co. FURNITURE ose, 10 to 20 yard lenths: 1.000 YARDS | ~eat patterns printed on pongee-finish pink, lavender, blue and white: for tn: | Iarge sssortment of new patterne. Fuar: Woodlawn and 65 acr. me to Capt. — -— Dubl-Wear. full mercerized FOR THIS SALE ONLY cloth, beautiful colorings. fast colors. derwear, prin slips and linings anteed fast color: cut from full piece. John Mason (mot of V a fa Ality. in hiack. white. nude, Bittor 4 Gt aras e samity, | S police School to Open Soon. RENTING frantie” Pertect fing disposed of the mansion and| NEW YORK, May 16 (#).—Repre H h l:’"“ Parti $1.50 16-Button Silk . . 65 acres to the principal owners of sentatives of polic -IP,I:u'rmunw all ouseho! arties | utton Sil 600 N B B hd P the “Mount. Vornon Hiceiric. Rafiway | sver the counthy will be perniied 1n ||| Roremiors oot ew Bungalow Sale of 100 Dozen irthday Prices on Co., Park Agnew, M. B. Marlowe, and | a few months to enroll in the New 5 Gloves, 95¢ others of Alexandria. Their ‘purpose | York school of finger-printing and Conventions Office s was to make a resort of the place, and | criminal _ identification, it was an- | Weddings Mohawk brand, fine grade extend the electric line to it. This | nounced {oday. Training in the tech S i T | | Bt Sonweac et “Rin o ) Panty Dress Infants » b ear idea was ne carried out, and in | nicalities of finger-printing and lec. e ) p rOnS . as T remember, I bought Wood- | tures by Capt. John A. Goiden, chief — imwn and the 65 acres from them. The | of the Bureau of Criminal Tdentifica B fo) $9c Turkish ROmperS & $1 Fine Nainsook 75¢ Infants’ house was in a terribly dilapidated | tion, will comprise the courses ' H. BAUM & SON Towels, 35¢ DRESSES. 59C SHIRTS 5OC s condition at that time. I later bought i : Degp he nd embroid Dauble-breasted, m ed a1 adnttions] Tes from Mr. Eben | mhe number of Methodists in the ‘“F‘::n.klAl:esm. W Extra Large 2°x44 Double Reguhfly $1 & $1.25 Creepers oo BN Rand embrder | | Dogblebredsint, me Mason, a son of Capt. Mason, who had | .. State r rted a Thread Ali‘white Turkish Tow long or short zed finish owned the mansion. United States is reported as 4,711,994, T Bertert auatity : = { = = “I spent about $10,000 on the place \ N B 69¢c Bishop $1.00 Fine in_restoring 'the ‘building and 'then | = = ||| 25¢ Palmolive 3 SLIPS.. 44c¢| | BONNETS.. 79c¢ sold it to Miss Sharpe in the Spring 5 P A 2 mor fine ‘amibric. rufle neck | Of fine sheer lawn. lace 1005, I think T have the yees| 2 ol l1e Talcum, 11c . : sizes 12 to 16 rect g i e g - ; : : 59 Wool Belly YR Miss Sharpe held the property A Ry e oduction: Taere Of standard grade, fast-color 5 39C s Cashmere $ until her death, and was constantly The Beysions Sl O el B gingham, embroidered fronts, i paEinin or checuea g | BAND oo ¢ S COATS. 2 98 frimenans Al e Sindnat N A of the Phonograph contrast or rickrack trim, in five PR ST PUEguiey | around: hicot adpes. "™ | " Tone "o e dicious, so that Woodlawn fs stronger \ World! 39c 45x36-Inch styles: assorted colors; regular I e T : and finer today than when it was \ ¢ ) and large sizes. With hot ¢ materatal” Grestes | SO0 Lo 69C $1.49 Knit 98 first put up, » Pillowcase, 25¢ weather sure to come, this is 2 e e g | O e e cavinrs - ot| SACOUES.... C ‘That is the history of the owner- rare opportunity to lay in a full years. laces and embroidery. of flnc’ Heavy all wool, hand knit, ship of the property, and is sub- S T : \ nethi ] ly. PalnsooK Pk oF bl T stanttally correct. 8 Something K tarch. | cloeely “woven. wide season’s supply Once Glebe Land. . “I belleve I have heard that at O our, $150 Silk-Top time the site where tie mansi J ’ B z . 9 1 | o Sands ‘s 4 port of Uhe ievg advantage at Union Suits, 95¢ Birthday Sale Women’s 2 Get In On This Sale Now! § e = e ek $ 4 Nov Men’s $20, $25 & $30 family that Gen. Washington \ O e —_———— 2 \ ° 89c Double Extra (] & | Union Suits, 49¢ OO ultS § Band top. lace knee, Swiss 3 \/ roaad fon, laoe, Mice. Sxias gD Iy perfect quality. Vests, 19¢ ) Taped strap and built-up P , ghoulder. fine ribbes Anniversary special bargain sale of hundreds of pairs of women's lar and extra sizes. P N 1 Pumps. Patents, Tans, Satins, etc. Plain and Two-tone e e | D Enationa “Stenn Pumps. Sttap Pumps, Cut.outs, Gore Pumps, Panel | It the number of people who bought these Suits e o 2 %o $1.00 Women's Rayon | and Side-bow Pumps, Cuban, Spanish and low heels. Sizes 3 to 8. Saturday is an indication of their real value, these o to Sou “"Diop. in g bt e suits must be the banner buy in all Washington. Al ‘s tomorrow. - 5 5 = 52 wool fabrics, faultlessly tailored, new Spring shades VICTROLA o % Vests, 69¢ o Bors ReoetjShoss Drax L and desirable models make these suits the biggest and arrange for 3 4 Sl e (B S e fect, in best $15 worth that can be purchased. Remember. the ' way sou wish = tn ; | : 5 e DA, SIK. Mopse AnG Women's 2-strap Slippers, brown, with rubber heel: for house l B e fre PO s T e ey A - : = {1 AR ! - ! Regular and extra | wear. Sizes 5 to 8. Anniversary special....... i and there is no charge for alterations. Sizes Over East— | _the tists—when you ’ : Yard-Wide Bielouss’ Let us leave one in s R : g ; - : Pharmacy your Home—no obliga- ST : Cretonne, 12}c 8x10 and 9x12 Men's $1.00 Swiss Men's 69c Boys' 69c tion on your part. 4 Q] | et o Tl f Knit Ties Underwear Union Suits E. Capitol and 8th Sts. Complete _satisfaction _is ¥ is a Star Branch Py ";“.‘: { ".ol\ W ‘ 36-Inch Curtain J ap GraSS Rugs 45¢ 49¢ 49¢ SCHWARTZ ¢ SON You'll find it handy, |ii| ESETELY,. o~ Baridh: Marquisette, 17¢ The season’s real buy in Nainsook _ Shirts and 72x80 Count_Nainsook neckwear. ~Beautiful pat- drawers. * perfect _quality Union Suits. perfect qual indeed, if you live in SDHEI G E e White, cream and ecru, in femaClor ST pauern. | | and weil made. Sizes 3% | | (ESroncly Made. Sires that x’\eighborhood, to 2 3 3 e yortoce slintly irregular. 0 %0, leave your Classified L 'l]' P g ! ® g ads for The Star at the ong me ayments 2l $1.39 81x90 Seamle: ; X Bielouss Pharmacy. For a limited time ONLY we are offersng Sheets, 95¢ can ; . Fine Bleached _ Seamless Our Birthday Party Special. All Perfect Quality. Double-warp, Imported You be sure of special extended terms. Another reason why Sheeta. for' full size) beds: | jop Grass Rugs, in blue, green or brown stenciled patterns, with tape- ;S:rome: ‘:l:“()ci;icm a0y you should stop in and see us soom, or better ; bound edges to match. Choice of assorted patterns and colors in both sizes. tar "an ‘e—ren- = red, of course, without stdl—Let us send our representative. 35c Colored Border de 3 oul extra fee—only regular | 3 Towels, 25¢ s b et “Look for the Schwartz Clock” K| | omesitcnes cotorea Boraer 69::‘ Felt-Base Floor 2 5 : Shil’tS, $1.29 It's not difficult to A \\\\\“I!I’I,/,/ inchys: 2-thread, absorbent ° understand why The 2 Star prints MORE 2 . 3 = $2.00 English Ov el In Classified Ads every 4 i - e e { o AN gl | Longcloth, $1.29 |- other papers here L finish English Long- : S lanad & ot o il 10-3Ard pieces Dunoleum Perfect Quality Felt-base Floor Covering, yard wide, in 133 to 17, for infants’ wear and under’ | ggsorted mill lengths, in patterns to suit any room in the house. There is value in sizes to “Around the corner” is g e always enough of one pattern to match up for any size room. a Star Branch Office Neckband and Collar-attached \/ Shirts, in white and colors. Big