Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-03

a drug store at Second and Main in
the building now occupied by T.
Wills and Company. Mr.. Pence has
been with the Landon Pharmacy for
some time. The rumor is so far un-
confirmed, but such an addition to the
city's business section is eagerly all
ticipated. 1t is MOI known where Mr.
Wills has deciied to go, but it is be-
lieved that he will continue in bust
ness.
The movins-pic;ure field still off.
ers inducements to idle capital. The
proprietor of the Crystal Confection-
airy company las leased the Harlan
building at the foot of the hill, and
there is a possibility that he vii!
convert it into and up-to-date pic
ture show.
1t is also said that the management
of the Band Theatre, which is enjoy
ing such liberal patronage, has
found the present Accommodations in
sufficient and will build this summer
modern and beautiful moving pic
ture house. Already plans. and speci-
fications have been secured, which
cali for a handsome papier-mache
'front.' and roomy, artistic lobby.
The pictures will be shown on the
mirror screen, and every arrange
ment made for the comfort of the
patrons.
We are informed that Mr.. W. T.
Walp, Of the five-and-ten-cent store.
has bought the storeroom now occu-
pied by Lavenstcin and VIII soon
transfer his business to that place.
Mr. L. Shapero has rented the
building at present used by Walp,
and will probably make of it an a.
dtional show room.
Work is proceeding rapidly OF the
Matacia building at the foot Of Vim
egar Hill. When completed, i Wi!
make an agreeable addition T. the
number Of modern business louseS
which are beginning to line the slope.
The Wyne Furniture Company
has bought cut the Bickers Auction
Corporation located in the Old Art
building. This new firm will co.tinuc
he very successful business i! ne"
and second hand furniture but W
by its predecessors.
The Marathon Garage or r eston
Avenue, which has been close for
some line. will he reopeaed next
week by Messrs. Mooney and Law
renee. They are both expert mech
anics and will handle all kinis O.
repair work. A drawing car'! vii!
be furnished in the compressed 81"
pump for filing tires, which VIII be
installed for the free use Of a! mo
florists.
At 4O5-7 East Market stree, Dr..
0. E. Driscoll is putting Up fir"
three-story brick building. The lower
floor will be made into two store
rooms, with pla'c glass 'front.' Will
he two upper stories will /" con
posed Of attractive flats.
Indeed, The building fo.tu Is
what is most striking in Cha cites
Vile. A conservative estimate 'laeof
the amount being spent H. ne"
buildings in and around the " q
S36G.OOO. This is very lar sum
and many will question its iabi!,
ity. but it is probable that the esen:
is he most attractive builGin sea
son in the city's history.
The greatest single exp nn' IIi1
is that of the c. & A. Railway Com
pany. They are paying S15>,Oi } for
their new power plant which when
completed will compare well wi. ! any
in the South.
The Educational and En "ance
Building at the University wi co.'s
$4,000 and the various r"si ences
will run up into many thousar 5.
Probably the most desired an vel
ONE of all the improvements . the
remodelling Of Union Station. the
work on which will begin in several
weeks. l; was learned today thGt the
contract has been let to the finn "i
Lea Brothers of Louisa, Va. L calls
for changes in ami additions 70 the
,resen, building which will COS,
about $4,000. and will result in :
seryiceable artistic railway sauon
worthy Of the city.
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