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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10
Mrs. May, Without Aid,
Made Her Own
Drawings.

Probably no more unique and charm
ing houses can be found in the city
than the row now nearing completion
on Ontario street at the corner Of Euclid
street. Washington Heights. And what
is probably a feature Of the greatest
interest is that they are the product OF
the creative genius of a woman archi-
tect. Although in some of the larger
Eastern cities women have made their
way in the architectural profession and
designed houses of beauty and comfort.
IL is not believed that Washington pos
sesses any other Of the scx-unless in
deed Mrs. 'nne Jenness Miller may be
excepted. as it is known that she has
furnished the ideas for several of the
house, built FOR her-though il is not
known that even she has drawn the
plans. but has in each case had the as
sistance Of a professional architect.
Mrs. May. however. is her own archi-
tect and designer. drawing the plans
and specifications entirely without as
sistance. and receiving estimates from
builders based on her own drawings.
She is also the owner OF the property
and superintends the construction from
a dual standpoint.
Planned on English Style.
As the Illustration shows the houses
are fashioned largely after the style of
the country houses Of England and
need but a bit OF space surrounding
them TO give a suggestion of the delight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10

From the offices of The Washing
ton Times in the Munscy Building
the sky line Of the new inan-
ciaI district of Washington
that which is embraced in the ter
ritory bounded by + and II streets
and extending from Thirteenth to
Fifteenth street-presents Il remark
able showing of the wonderful
changes which have taken place in
the past decade. 1t also shows the
wonderful evolution of the tall
buildings, or, as they are more IA
miliarly designated, skyscrapers,
and their application as business
buildings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10

and still remains a magnificent
specimen of architectural beauty
and a point of vantage in this imme-
date section.
In looking from The Times Of
fees the magnificent new struc-
ture now being erected for the
banking firm of W. b. Hibbs & Co.
stands out with startling distinct
ness, and with its striking dome
and cream-colored side, presents a
picture which from every point Of
view draws and holds attention.
On the opposite corner the work
of the new Union Trust steel build
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10

ing is shooting well up in the air,
ana gives promise Of a building
which shall be one of the hand
soonest and finest of its character in
the city.
In the near foreground the rear
of the Metropolitan Bank. Building
looms up, overshadowing all its
immediate neighbors, and Will soon
be prominent among the costly
structures which in the past five
years have added so much 10 the
wealth and beauty Of the financial
district.
At the corner of Fourteenth and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10

building in the city, and is one that
the residents have a great pride in.
While not yet within the focus Of
the camera, the new Weststory
nine-story building, now in course
Of erection at the corner of Four
teenth and + streets, viii soon add
one more to the great Office struc-
lures for which the demand seems
ever growing. Although not in the
class of skyscrapers. il would hard
" be fair in this review to overlook
the majestic building Of the Ameri-
can Security and Trust Company,
and its immediate neighbor. the ex-
quisite Riggs Bank Building, nor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10

G streets the beautiful Colorado
Building, while now a few years old,
is still a feature Of the view which
is pleasing to the eye and suggestive
of the great advance in the char
acter of Office buildings. just be-
yond, the Bond Building, although
now considered somewhat diminu-
tive in size, is not entirely to be
overlooked in the picture.
Coming almost directly to the
point of the camera, although not
quite in the financial district, is the
magnificent New Willard Hotel,
which is yet the tallest private
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10
TWENTY BRICK DWELLINGS
FOR MODERATE INCOMES

The Washington Sanitary Housing
Company has started building twenty
twO-stCry brick dwellings at First and
NJ streets southwest, which viii repre-
sent an investment Of $4,000 These
houses are being erected for people of
moderate means who still desire the
COnvenienccs of modern living. which
are provided to persons better CirCum-
stanCed. and this company has found it
a satisfactory investment in several sec
lions of the city.
The houses were planned by Architect
Appleton Z. Clark jr.. and the contract
Of construction given to Thomas II.
Melton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10

the very attractive structure owned
and occupied by the Commercial
Bank. at the corner Of Fourteenth
and q streets. in completing the
picture the Home Life Building, al
though not new one, is yet inn
portaut from its commanding posi-
ton, and from the fact that 1t IS
essentially in the class of sky
scrapers. being taller than any
other building in the city in COM
parison with its breadth
Altogether, it may be said that
Washington is rapidly getting in the
skyscraper class, and finds them
profitable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10
R. L. JENNINGS TO BUILD
FRAME AND BRICK HOUSES

r. 7. Jennings. builder. has taken out
permits 70 erect one twO-story brick
dwelling on Nicholas avenue, Congress
Heights. at an estimated cost Of $3.50.
and one twO-story frame dwelling or
Philadelphia street. Congress Heights.
The latter will cost about 81. 600. and It's
owner IS W. II. Adams
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10
TO DESIGN AND BUILD
TWO-STORY DWELLINGS

Joseph AmberEer has taken out
permit TO build a twO-story frame dwell
ing on the Conduit road at an esti-
mated cost OF $1,000 Mr.. Amberger is his
own designer and builder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10
RAILROAD LANDS BOUGHT
RAPIDLY BY SETTLERS

The sale of over q quarter million
acres by the land Office OF the Texas and
Pacific Railway Company during 1896
shows how rapidly the lands OF the
Southwestern railroads are being dis
posed Of l. is safe 10 say that nothing.
aside from the building of the railroads
themselves and the introduction Of pOpu-
latiCu has contributed so much - the
growth of wealth i'm the SOuthv est as
the sale of railway lands 10 settlers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10
H. A. WILLARD TO BUILD
$4,000 HOUSE ON / STREET

Henry A. Willard will build a three
story brick dwelling at 1920 L street
northwest. the contract having been
awarded TO Henry a. Hull and build
ing permit having already been secured.
The cost is placed at $500. A new
house i'm this locality will be something
Of a novelty, as the square has been
well built up for many years, and the
opportunities for Improvement have
been limited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10
FOUR REAL ESTATE DEALS
IN BLOOMlNGDALE PROPERTY

Among the sales of BIoominEdaIo
properties noted during the past week
was tie three-stOry brick dwelling. 200
F'laEler street, owned by William =.
SJaley which. IL is understood. brought
81 s0l. Also the adjoining house. -Z0I
FlaEler street bought by William J.
Story for $3.50
Harry Waidman sold 20 Charles "
Cooley the three-stOry brick dwelling,
1876 " street northwest. fer $3.50 The
purchaser il each instance intends TO
occupy the house.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10
NINETEENTH ST. TO HAVE
$4O,OOOAP ARTHENT HOUSE

Building Inspector Ashford has issued
a permit 90 Thomas II. Pickford for the
erection Of a nve-stOry apartment house
at 713 Nineteenth street northwest. The
architect named in the permit is a H
Beers and the cost is placed at $1,000
The house viii have all the modern
Conveniences and Architect Beers as
serts It viii be up 20 date in every par
ticular.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-10
BUILDING OPERATIONS
TREMENDOUS IN CHICAGO

Building Commissioner Bartzen pre-
diets So, 100000 building in Chicago. for
1907 an increase Of 8. 100000 over 1896.
He bases his forecast on estimates fur
nished MIN by architects and con-
tractors.
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plants and flowers where the sun will
more readily reach them, these and
many others will cause EXPLANATIONS
Of delight from Womankind, while a
cosy den will show the versatility of the
designer in making the houses equally
attractive 10 the made portion.
Credit to the Architect.
Altogether they reflect great credit on
the architect and viii be "A most agree
able addition to the many new and
pretty houses now building in this sec
ton. The work of construction has
been done by W. =. Holtzclan, builder.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-03-08
Sunny Side Items.

MARCH Ida Sterner, of near Rabenstine
Postoffice, Pa, visited her sister, Mrs. j. ID.
Sholl.
While Maurice Bechtel was on his way home
from his grandparent he came in contact with
snake which he killed, measuring feet 8
inches in length. He said it was active.
Mrs. Milton Null, who had been sick, is
able to be out again.
The public sale of Harvey Kump. of near
that know what good stock is. High prices
were raised for horses, and his stock of cattle
averaged 500 head. S. II. Crawford, the
Hanover Boss Auctioneer, will catch all bids.
While Frank Leppo, our hustIing farmer
was away from home large, vicious bull be-
came loose in the stable, killing two of his
extra stock bulls.
The Editorofthe ADVOCATE can undoubtedly
boast of having the youngest subscriber of any
paper in the country. He is Union Mills
boy, at the age of six months.
Raymond Markie, who has been Il hired
hand at the Aims House, Westminster, re
turned home, and intends taking up his studies
at the Cherry Grove School,
Mrs. Eliza Miller, of near Sells Station,
Pa, is visiting her son, p. Wesley Miller, of
Pine Hill, Md
Our friend, Charles p. JONES' of Pine HiIl
who had been sick, is out again and he told
your correspondent he feels as if he could run
race with a young man, although he is
about IS years of age. We are glad to hear
such news.
The public sale of Albert Wildasin was the
largest held in this section for some time. 1t
amounted to over $43O0,O0. S. II. Crawford,
of Hanover, was the auctioneer.
Esta Brumgard passed through this place
canvassing for the Larkin Soap Company.
While your correspondent was walking
around with turned up over coat collar on
Wednesday he saw an old man of II years
wearing straw hat. The ground hog must
surely be dead.
The sale of VIM. H. Humbert was we'll at
tended on Monday. Mr.. Humbert is having
his home with his son Wesley. His brother
Samuel moved to Granville Humbert's, where
he will make his home in the future, and Miss
Martha, who had been home during the sick
ness and death of her mother and was keep
ing house for her father up to the day of sale
returned to Baltimore on Tuesday, where she
had lived for the last Is years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-03-08
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
CARROLL CO. GRANGE MEETING.
State Engineer W.. w. Crosby I'd
dresses Audience-Eiection OF
Officers, Etc.

The Pomona Grange of Carroll County
held its quarterly meeting at Firemen's Hail.
Westminster, on Saturday. the ID inst. Henry
Fuss, of Union Bridge, master of the County
Grange, presided. The eight local oranges
were well represented. The public meeting
in the afternoon was we'll attended.
Luther M. Bushey exhibited some fine
specimens of yellow corn and explained fully
his method of growing the same.
Mr.. w. W. Crosby, chief engineer of State
roads, delivered very interesting and in
structive address on construction and main
tanning macadam and earth roads.
Mr.. E. o. Garner also delivered an address
concerning his experience in road making.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing two years Harvey l.. Moreloek,
master: George A. Lester, overseer; Michael
Z. Walsh, lecturer; Charles Myers, steward;
Luther M. Bushey, chaplain; Reuben Say
lor, assistant steward Miss Bessie Myers,
lady assistant steward; A. Kurtz Myers, treas
urer; Charles Peltz. secretary; Mrs. James
W. Beacham. Flora; Miss Goldie Belt, Po-
mona; Mrs. Harvey L. Morelock, Ceres; Jno.
Z. Davidson, E. o. Garner and Harry Rein
hart, executive committee. The next meeting
will be held in Taneytown in June next.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-03-08
DUBLIC SALE
l. OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE,
In Franklin District, Carroll County, Md

By virtue of the authority contained in the
last will and testament of Richard Brashear
late of Frederick county, Md, deceased, ana
an order of the Orphans Court of said county.
the undersigned will offer at Public Sale ON
the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, 9rd day of APRIL, 1907,
at o. clock p. m., all that Farm belonging to
nd deceased, containing
81 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
being the same farm upon which Henrietta
Hood and Basil Hood. her husband, resided,
situated OF mile from the county road
about a miles north of Mt. Airy Station, on
B. & o. Railroad, and adjoins farms Of Mrs.
Mary Baker. VIM. Gosnell Miss Bacon. Geo.
Grimes and offers. The farm is well waiered
with pump at the house. and fine spring. The
land is i'll fair condition. and it is an excellent
wheat farm. This property is we'll worthy the
attention of purchasers.
Terms Of Sale, as prescribed by the Court :
One third cash on day of sale, or upon ratiti
cation thereof by the Orphans Court, balance
in and II months from day Of sale, the pur
chaser or purchasers giving his, her or their
notes, bearing interest from day Of sale, with
good and sufficient security, to be approved
by the executor, or all cash at option of pur-
chaser. A cash deposit of $500 will be re
CURED from purchaser on day of sale.
OWEN DORSEY BRASHEAR,
Executor of Richard Brashear, deceased
Geo. l.. Stocksdale, Solicitor.
Edwin Mercer, auct. mars At
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-03-08
Birthday Surprise.

Quite delightful evening was spent at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Preston ]. Duvall Tuesday even
ing, March 9Th, it being Mr.. DuvaIs birthday, and
number of his neighbors gathered together to sur
prise him. The company began to arrive about
O'Clock and it was not long until all were having
good time. The evening spent in music and
chatting The music was furnished by Mrs Walter
Engle, of Sans Creek, at the organ Miss Gertie and
Elsie Stem of Enterprise, the violin and guitar
About IL O'Clock Mr.. Duvall got down the a DOR
to empty a box that had been brought him. and to
his surprise Is packages of different kinds of candy
were revealed, the company knowing Mr.. Duvall
was fond of sweets All left after, expressing
themselves as having enjoyed the evening i'll his
home, and wishing him many more years
Those present were Preston Duvall and wife
Jacob Rigler and wife, John Brown and wife, Jesse
Myers and wife, Thos Ham and wife. Edw NALL
and wife. Charles Bond and wife, Walter Engle and
wife Edw. Byers and wife, Mrs. B. H. Greenwood
and MrB. Fannie Bond; Misses Gertie and Elsie
Stem, Grace Ecker, Louise Engle, Edith Myers
Norma jenkins. Myrtle jenkins, Viola Bond, Mary
Duvall and Nina Duvall; Messrs. Arthur Naiil Nor
man Ham, Melvin Green, Carroll Ecker Clyde and
Ray Lowell, Murton Jenkins, Albert and Harry
kester Myers and Murton Engle
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Maryland Day in the Public Schools

The State Board of Education has
rendered great service to our honored
commonwealth by the plan which it adopted
several years ago of designating day in
the school year, to be known as Maryland
Day"
On this day, in all the public schools, an
important section of Maryland history is
taken up, studied with great care and en-
phasized. A suitable program is mapped
out for the occasion, all centering around
this one part of Maryland history.
1t is easy to understand that in this way
the children get more definite idea of our
state history and have it more indelibly
fixed upon their memory, than could be
done in ordinary class teaching. In many
cases, and indeed wherever it can be done,
a speaker is secured to make an address
upon the particular topic.
Maryland is full of most interesting his
tory, DOIn DeIOTe anu dlIei oio SioaC l0No-
lutionary struggle. Among the Colonies
none played more important part than
Maryland Her troops were among the
most valorous and reliable, and many
battlefield was made wet with the blood Of
her sons.
What the cold Guard was to the
army of Napoleon, the Maryland troops
were to the army of Washington, always
ready and always reliable.
Then in the formative period Of our gov
eminent Maryland voice was both wise
and potential. So that we have great
deal of Maryland history which our young
people ought to know, and the plan Of the
school authorities is one which should re-
ceive our commentator and support.
The coming Maryland Day will be OBJ
served on March 18th, and we have no
doubt will be one of great pleasure and
profit to our schools.
Every thoughtful man in Maryland must
realize the Importance of our public school
system, and hail with satisfaction every
thing which tends to enlarge it and make
it more efficient We have reason, as
Marylanders, to feel proud that we have,
as the General Superintendent of our pub
lie schools, SO capable a man as DR.. NJ.
Bates Stephens. And as citizens Of Car
roll County we have equal pride, that we
have a wide awake and intelligent School
Board, competent and efficient teachers,
and especially in knowing that the public
school interests of Carroll-County are under
the control and direction Of one so capable
and so much interested in them, as Pro
fessor Simpson, the School Examiner and
Superintendent of our County.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-03-08
The Zoo.

The Zoo at North Avenue and Oak street.
Baltimore, has earned its laurels as the lead
ing educational institution of Maryland.
Staid old Baltimore again reaffirms that it
will not tolerate a snare and delusion on the
part of animal shows or Zoo owners
Baltimoreans are quick to recognize the
true subjugators. The remarkable perform
ances of Madam Loie. with her ieopards.
jaguars and "lenous," the remarkable high.
bred will again be introduced this week in
some new and novel trained wild animal feats.
1.-THE Equine Wonder" Billy, will continue
as clalrvoyant and mathematician De Bal,
iastrier, the youngest animal trainer In the
world, will again put the following animals
through their PAGES: The tight rope walking
lion, Admiral Dewey, the auto mobile ri
ding lion Schley, in conjunction with Sultana
and Spitfre, will add to the wonderful tableau.
The last, but not least, the worlds famous
trapper. Major William Crawford, will again
charge the six monarchs of the Jungle, with
feats never before attempted by any man alive
and appearing before the American public
today. This act is absolutely the animal par
adox of the period and has been the talk of
the ministers, school-teachers and students of
natural history in general, who all acauiesce
that such daring feats were never before at
tempted since the days of ancient Rome.
Baltinloreans are destined to have one of
the best Zoos in either hemisphere. The
popularity of the Zoo-rink continues.
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Tn the Circuit Court for Carroll
i County.
Byard Dorsey, Tax Collector VS.. Charlie
johnson.

Byard Dorsey, Tax Collector VS.. Charles
johnson.
Ordered this 4th day of March in the year
A. D. 1907, that the sale of the real estate
made and reported in the above entitled cause
by Byard Dorsey, Collector of State and
County taxes in and for the Fifth Election
District of Carroll County, be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 9th day of April
next, provided copy of this order be inserted d
in some newspaper published in Carroll
County once in each of three successive
weeks prior to the first day of April next,
warning the said Charles Johnson his heirs rs
and assigns and all other persons interested
in said real estate sold and reported as afore'
said to be and appear in this Court in person
or by solicitor on or before the 9th day OF
April next and show cause if any he or they
may have, why said sale should rot be ratified
and confirmed The report states the amount
of sales to be seventy-six dollars.
VIM. 81. THOMAS.
True Copy,-Test:
mrs st DAVID P. SMELsER, Clerk.
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Shipley Items.

MARCH 6.-Well, March has come again,
and with it all that belongs to the season,
seems in evidence. Blue birds have been
singing, wild geese going north and spring
croakers frogs are still looking through glass
(ice) windows, but we feel that springtime has
really come and ere long all nature will he
looking alive.
before the 9th of April many changes of resi-
dence will have been made here about.
The grip and pneumonia have been holding
sway with us, and DIR. Matthias, Of Westmin-
ster, is kept quite busy visiting our sick Mrs.
Geo. C.. Freyman, Mrs. VIM. A. Gibson aud
Mr.. Charles Ii. Wagner are all on the sick
list, besides many others, who are GONZALES
cling.
Our farmers are very actively engaged pre-
pairing for their regular routine spring work,
and preparing their lands for the year.
Good hands are scarce here, and those who
will work on farms are demanding high wages.
The thaw-up on the End instant moved much
snow and ice from off of our farms in the form
of running water.
Our fields and public roads got good kack-
ling. Big Morgan Run was high and its
waters completely inundated the level part of
the valley. The waters of all the streams were
away up. They gathered up all the ties, logs,
laps, &C., along their course and carried them
to out of-the way places, and in many instan
ces piled the floating timber in mutiated
mass.
The February freeze found many of our
water pipes and thus cut off many convenien-
ces, previously arranged for watering purposes
on our farms. But we have not heard of much
damage it caused.
The Ladies' Mite Society of Bethesda, NJ.
f. church, which held an oyster supper at
the P o. s. of A. hall, in Gist, on the 21st
and 23rd ultimo, as previously announced
through your valuable paper, was quite II
success. The society cleared 5000.
The Deer Park Circuit held its 4th Quarterly
Conference at Harmony Grove Chapel, on
the I'd instant. The meeting was well repre-
scented by the various appointments. The
conference elected Bro. William Shilling
delegate from Deer Park. and Bro. j. }. Bran
denburg, of Brandenburg Chapel, as alternate
to the Maryland Annual Conference which
meets this year at Washington, d. G., on the
3rd Of April.
We had quite March snow storm, lasting
80 minutes on the 18th instant. The storm
came unexpectedly, at 10. Bop. m. The velocity
and momentum of the wind was alarming for
few minutes.