The evening world. Newspaper, December 13, 1918, Page 13

OWNER OF $3,000 LOST WATCH FOUND BY EVENING WORLD enainligumant 1| Timepiece Offered to Bar-|« tender for $25 Belongs to Tos ERE ise o | Mrs. T. C. Marceau. ‘Solid Gold Holiday Presents After all, tt wee quite « simple mat- ter to find the owner of the watch, Finest Genuine Diamonds and Solid Gold Jewelry Direct from the Manufacturer, but it remained for a member of the staff of The Evening World to do it. In the first place, it 1s a delicate lady's Special—Solid Gold Signet Rings | of every description from the inexpensive to the most costly. Examine the goods and be convinced that our watoh ina platinum, diamond-studded | case, unquestionably a very expensive FACTORY PRICES ARE THE LOWEST, ENGRAVING FREE. timepiece. Instead of the usual numerals mark- ing the hours on the face are the let- ters G-R-A-C-E-M-A-R-C-E-A-U— twelve letters, An unusual watch and an unusual name, The watch came to the attention of The Evening World through the arrest last night of one Mepuire, who tried to sell it .n @ Bowery saloon for $25 and was ar- rested. The police appropriated the watch and locked it in the @afe inthe Fifth Street Station, but took no stepe .to find the owner, The city diréctory shows that Grace M, Marceau ts ‘Vice President of the widely known Marceay photo- staph concern at No, 624 Fifth Ave- | nue, of which Col. Theodore C. Mar- ] ceau is President, and that Grace M. Marceau lives in New Rocholle, An STABLISHED lace SIXTH AVENUE CORNER 17% STREET. C R MEN’S Evening World reporter called her home on the telephone to-day, Mrs. Marceau, as she proved to be, the wife of Col. Marceau, did not know her watch was missing, When’ a’ description of! the watch was read to her she .sald: “Why, that's my watch. But it couldn't be im the Fifth Street Police Station because I'm sure it's in my jowel case on my dresser. Wait a mo- meng and I'll look, just to be cer- tain.” When Mrs. Marceau looked in the Jewel case she discovered the watch was gono, and her shock at its dis- appearance was second only to her delight at the news that it was safe in the possession of the New York police, Mrs, Marceau said the watch had been given her about two years ago by Col, Marceau as « Christmas pres- ent and that it was one of the most valued of her possessions, She said i. was probably worth more than $3,000, “The last time I wore the watch,” said Mrs. Marceau, “was about ten days ago when Col. Marceau and I went to the opera. I can't say whether I had it when we returned to New Stamped on a Shoe Means Standard of Merit 34" St. New York Ow $8. 00 Shoes, as usual Separate are a good “buy” for our Morielleise Bern +8 “g “It seems to me that I did. I was Entrance customers, and,a special in Resatvouldveteewabiia iy cca ti ducement for men who have lease until The Evening World called wee never worn them before. ie up.” MEN’S Those returning from Camps Ae Ean ee ne pl he watch came to in SHOP, or Overseas should take the possession of Charles Maguire, the 68-70 particular notice. h t a [Bp taborer who tried to sell it to a Bow- sf shoe, o! ery bartender. Maguire, who is being West mit is an all oma d, t held at the Fifth Street station, esi the finest quality—an or he found the timepiece on the’ side- 35th St. this price, cannot be dupli- Pieeeylat tthag Orta di tac mal cated anywhere. Mrs, Marceau recalled that after leaving the opera she had visited a friend who lives in that neighbor- hood. OPPENHEIM. GLLINS & 34th Street—Néw York For To-morrow, Saturday » ‘: An Additional 300 Women’s Satin and Fur Hats Combinations of Satin with Seal, Nutria and Moline; close- fitting Turbans and Tricornes, charmingly trimmed. Special 5 .00 / [HE EVENING WORLD, FR IDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1918. CHILE’ AND PERU REPLY. the ure trov and wh Show Appreciation of U. 8. Appeal for Friendly Settlement, WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—Chili and Peru have replied in friendly tones to fdentic note of the United States ing upon them the supreme .{mpor- tance of adjusting amicably their con- ‘orsy over the provinces of Tacna Arica and tendering the aid of the United States alone or in conjunction with other American States, Peru indicated a with that the good offices of the United States might he loyed to bring about a settioment, le the Chilean Government contented itself with oagroening appreciation of the spirit of the offer. Midact ” ig maui st ane State Des, mmm och Prices Make CH: an Ex ate The salary William 5, fae Supert tender the fo} NEWS BIVEVITIES, |! “Whieicha Rt Se eee ot Drivers of coal trucks fn Richmond | . gn, phe Sl Ao far ag LL, demand for $25 — week and an agree- . SIMPSON & CO., Inc. ment that three trips shall constitute R. IN eS a day's work, | Candidates for City Magistrate tn the | 1st District of Riehmond County, made yacant by the death of Magistrate Samuel R. Evans, will be considered at a meeting the Richmond County General Committee in Stapleton to-day Hex massce of the sypey moth, @ pest which attacks forest, fruit and shade . have been found at Gien Ri jiton aes Fnien it at oatlet, at MCaretel (ure! i AY. | {| Values 39.75 and 45.00 3 Net, 25.00 Chiffon Velvet, 29.75 39.75 | An Interesting Display of | Misses’ Dancing Frocks Draped, Empire and Flounced Models, developed in Georgette, Pompadour and Taffeta Silk, embel- lished with fringe, iridescent trimming, silver lace and buds. | Will Place on Specht Sale Saturday _ 250 Misses’ Fur-Trimmed Coats Sizes 14 to 20 Years, Suitable for Small Women. Smart belted and loose models of su large collars of Raccoon and Seal. lor Velour Cloth with ‘ull lined and interlined. 28.00 50.00 OPPENHEIM. CLUNS & C 34th Street—New York OPPENHEIM. 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