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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
CELEBRATES ITS
CENTENNIAL
Firm of C. C. Smoot and
Sons Company, Tan
nerS
FOUNDED MAY 3, 1920
Has Had a Most Successful Career
Main Office Here and Tannery at
North WiIkesboro, y. c.

The firm of C. c. Smoot and Sons
Company, tanners, announce that on
MAY they will celebrate their Tooth
anniversary in the tanning business,
and they express thanks to all who
have contributed to their success dur
ing the past century.
On May ), 1920 Charles Calvert
Snoot rought the tanning property of
Joseph. heston, located at the corner
of Wilkes and Washington streets hnd
it is at this. point that its main office
is still situated. Here the firm did a
tanning business according to the
rights and methods of those days.
Later Charles c. Smoot took into
his firm his two sons, John B. Smoot
and Charles c. Smoot, jr., and the title
became C. c. Smoot and Sons. After
many prosperous years under this
name the business was incorporated in
1894 under the name Of c. c. Smoot
and Sons Company and in the year
1897 the tannery was transferred to
North Wilkesboro, y. c., where it is
now located. The name of Smoot is
not merely title, the Smoot family
is still vitality interested in the opera
ton of the business, as there are IN
the company two grandsons of Charles
C Smoot, the founder, William B.
Smoot, president and j. Clinton Smoot
manager of the Wilkesboro tannery,
and great grandson, Charles CAL
vert Smoot, third.
The tanning business has made
great strides in the past one hundred
years, and the history of this de-
velcpment could be traced step by
step in this business since its
start at Alexandria, Virginia, in the
year 1920 down to the Wilkesboro
Tannery at North Wilkesboro, N. c.,
as it stands today in 1920, one of the
best equipped tanneries in the U. S.
They are tanners of the trade mark
"Alexandria" Secured Oak Bends, par
ticularly adapted to the findings trade.
bellies, shoulders and heads and also
manufacturers of chestnut wood ex-
tract. The Alexandra" leather has
made it's. own name and stands among
the highest on the list of the best
tannages in the country. 1t is a high
grade leather and every effort is made
to maintain it's we'll known quality.
It's aim; has always been TO uphold
name of high business integrity, and
the firm take great pride in the fact
that during these one hundred years
of active business, when, of course, it
became necessary many times to bor-
row money in order to carry on the
work, that never once during that
period has their note gone to protest.
Having, therefore, built the bust
ness through many years, and much
care as to the quality of its goods,
It's success has been proportionate;
and standing thus upon strong
foundation of integrity and experience
the firm look forward to the coming
century with confidence and renewed
Ngor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
News Of Potomac
Items of General and Personal In
terest From Neighboring Town.

The businss of which I have been
sole owner for the past 30 years has
been succeeded by the new firm of
Thomas j. Fannon and Sons. As a
consequence l must request Of my pa
irons prompt settlement of their
existing accounts. All persons to
whom | am indebted will favor me
by kindly rendering their statements
Thanking in advance for such CO.
operation on the part of those in
debted to me, l remain, Very re-
spectfully, Thomas J. Fannon.
1O4-7t.
Mrs. F. J. Scott, who has been visit
ing her daughter Mrs. J. R. Smith,
Peytop Avenue for the past month,
has returned to her home in Hamp-
ton.> accompanied by her grandaugh-
ters, Misses Ruth and Virginia Smith.
Mrs. Emma Houser of Philadelphia,
IS visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Nc
Donough. Pepton Avenue.
Mr.. Elmer Tulh has returned to his
home on Lloyd Avenue, having been.
away for the past month on official
business.
Mr.. George McCauley has gotten his
new Dodge car, which was ordered
several months ago.
Mr.. Walker, merchant of Phoenix,
Va, was in town today looking fora
business location.
Mr.. Mack Billow broke ground to-
day for his new home on Lloyd Ave.
Quite number of Washingtonians
visited Potomac today and inspected
several houses which are for sale, but
so far as is known no purchases were
made. !,
Green Stockings, a 5 act comedy
to be given under the auspices of
Ladies Aid : Of Del Ray Baptist
Church Mt.>;,Vernon School Auditor
iumn Friday, April 30, SIP. NJ. -
Mr.. Aubrey spiyey ofBraddock, was
at home last night to "a eoterie of
young people. The object Of the gath
ering was to organize a glee, club.
Among those present were Messrs.
Geo. Carr. Jas. Hilderibrand, c. N.
Hildesibrand, Paul 'Bastenscheck. w. F.
Hummer. Paul Yates, W. W. Pippin,
Jr.. Mesdames E. NJ, Novels, R.. j..
Yates and Misses Naomi Kidwell,
Reba o'Neal and Carolina Yates.
Fruit punch and cake was much in
evidence at the close.
Mr.. Geo. Carr of Aero Auto Co.,
left last night for Tarrytown, N. Y.
on business for his firm.
The Junior Amusement Club held its
bi-monthly meeting iast night at the
home of Miss Maria Harmon. Progress
sive games were enjoyed by the fol-
lowing couples: Hugh Shafer and Miss
Lorene Spivey, Aubrey. Wilkinson and
Miss Elva Walter; Purvis Reynolds
and Miss Maria Harman; Jas. Harding
and Miss Annie Walter; Mr.. Malven
Tesh and Miss Graham conducted the
49,, rr,,a ,,,,,,a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
TAKES SONS IN BUSINESS
Firm cf r. J. Fannon to Have w"
Mere Members

Tomorrow, May lst. Mr.. Thomas
! Fannon, local coal merchant. will
associate in business with his two
sens Francis II Fannon and Chester
" Fannon. ana conduct the firm un-
der ttr trade name Of Thomas }.
E,anron and Sons. The new added
members of the firm are well known
Young Alcyandrians. and enjoy the
advantage of having practically
"rrown up in the business which
their father has conducted for 4 long
term of years.
The new firm are agents for the
well known Security" Portland Ce-
inert. "F'airmont" Wall Plaster,
.Berkeley." Hydratcd Lime and va
lious KIND: If Roofing. Is usual.
the NV firm -i!l specialize il
..Fannon's Celebrated Rose Coal-
The Fuel Without Fault, which
the senior member has been handling
with much success for many years.
The Gazette extends to the added
members of this established firm its
best wishes for success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
To Issue Bonds
Town of Potomac Will Open Bids
MAY II for $4,000


John w. Narney. mayor of the
town of Potomac. has asked for bids
for issue Of 100000 Town Of Po-
tomac. Alexandria county Va. bonds
to be issued for the purpose Of IN
stalling Il sanitary sewer system. 1t
is the present purpose Of the town
to issue a third Of The bonds July |,
1920. another third September | and
the last third November |, all o.
which will mature thirty years after
date.
These bonds may he called after
ten years from date of issue at the
option Of the Town Of Potomac ana
separate bids are desired for rate
of five per cent, five and one half
per cent and six per cent the inter
est to be payable semi-annually.
All bids will he opened at o'clock
the evening Of May -. No bids be-
low par will be accepted and all bids
should be accompanied by a certl-
fled check for $500 payable to Johh
W. Varncy mayor CT Potomac.
The estimated population OF the
town is 1000. At present there IS no
Floating Indebtedness and IN rot'
ct,,dirn + ma ISSUE i s%cc@s OF
$500 on tn" town.
It is estimated that all taxable
property within the town j" $l,2Oo,-
900. The assessed value for the
wear 1919 was 1854 100. Approx
matcly 200 residences have been
erected in the town Il majority OF
which arc tenantcd by the owners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
Ask Gov. Davis to Is
sue Proclama-
ton
EMBERSHIP DRIVE
Establish Club Houses Wherever
|ere is a Post-V0te of Thanks
hdered Local Post.

fore adjourning yesterday alter
| 1.-THE joint meeting of the execu-
Icommittee and the committees OF
|eventh and eighth Congressional
| cts of the American Legion ten
a rising vote of thanks to Alex
Ia Post American Legion for the
|tality extended them during their
lin this city.
Z visitors yesterday afternoon
a trolley trip to Mount Vernon
last night they were guests at a
+ given in the auditorium of the
Home by the local post.
L most important matter taken up
Erday at the meeting was the
bership drive week of May 17-22.
es decided to ask Coz. Westnore-
Davis to set apart this weel; as
|iican Legion week and issue a
amation to that effect. The may
each city and town will be re-
led to designate one day in that
as American Legion day ON
h day all eligible will be asked to
Eheir local post.
4 main objects of the drive are to
frate with citizens in order to
j club rooms where a local post
luated. 1t also is proposed to
speakers at the high schools
|sihout the state to outline the
balls of Americanism and patriot
(uring the week of the drive.
If. Shaw, of the federal board OF
ional training, talked on the
te that can be given the disabled
tvice men. All posts were re-
ed to encourage all men who are
bble for training to stand course
|on as possible. The senator's and
sentatives in Virginia will be
[}ito support the vocational train
lll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
NOTICE

|
he Alexandria Gazette Corpo-
h has received requests from the
Ery of Congress for copies OF
Gazette Of December II and Il,
to complete the files OF that
|.y.
he Gazette. owing to press
(ic. had very few extra copies of
! dates, and they have been dis
/ Of.
kny subscriber who has these
|bers and will return them to the
lite Office. will be helping COM
the files of the Library of
ress. an act which will be
BY appreciated. loS-ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
NOTICE
For the Benefit of the Public

In order to prevent misunderstand-
ing and confusion in orders. I wish
to announce that my dairy business
and that Of the Mt. Vernon Dairy at
900 Pr;rc" street. arc separate and
distinct businesses.
Hoping that this notice will benefit
botn my patrons and theirs. am
Respectfully, Russell 4. Woolf
l02-3c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
NOTICE
l022-:3ic

The members Of Alexandria Coun-
ell No. ). Order Fraternal Americans
are requested TO assemble at 92O
Duke street. tomorrow, Saturday
afternoon, May lst. at 2:30 p. m,
for the purpose Of attending the fun
eral Of our late Brother. Willis. II {.
Goodrich.
BY order OF the President:
James F. Mansfield. Rec. Secy.
104-1c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
DANCE LAST NIGHT

dance last night in the Elks>
! aarium under the auspices of the
post of the American Legion
me of the most enjoyable of the
lof successful dances given by
organization during the season,
delegates attending the meeting
E state executive committee and
eventh and eighth congressional
1t committees held in the Cham
IL Commerce yesterday were
5 of honor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

The dance announced for Monday
night, in the Elks auditorium, under
the auspices of the Chicago Club, has
been indefinitely postponed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

Mrs. E.. H. ShipIey, of Baltin,ore.
and Miss J . Thompson, Of Richmond,
were present on Wednesday at the
regular all day meeting Of the Ladies
Auxiliary to O. r. c., in Odd Eel
lows Hail. A luncheon was ser11e6.
at the appointed hour to accomna-
date twenty-five invited. guests and
the regular membership. A feature
of the day was the organization OF
district circle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
FORD OWNERS

OUR MOTTO--If il is done ai
Remschel's, it must be done right.
73-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
SELFISHNESS

Yes. it is the cause Of all or
troubles today. Come in and we will
Drove that our service is for our
mutual benefit.
TESTERS.
923 King Street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
Campbell Does the Best

e aud tuhe rspairins and vulca-
: in Alesandria. Phone 1875.
! and Cameron Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

Effective Saturday. May I. 1920.
The following schedule of rates will
apply to all advertisers in the Alex
andria Gazette.
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This rule will apply to all advertisers
and will be strictly adhered to.
l01-4t,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

Judge and Mrs. Charles Nico'
have returned from Manassas. ~herc
en- Wednesday they attended the
wedding Of Miss Lorna Louise Nicol
and Mr.. Charles Carroll l&achmlan.
Mr.. C.. Shirley Leachman, of this
city, also attended the wedding AMI
reception, which took place at the
home Of the brides mother, Mrs.
Louise G.. Nicol.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

The Senior Class of 4. H. S. will
present their successful play Green
Stockings to the Del Ray School
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

a dance will be given tonight IN the
auditorium of the Elks' home, for the
benefit Of the baseball team OF the
Alexandria Naval Torpedo Station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

Councilman l.. Ruben accompanied
by his siser. Miss Sara Ruben, will
leave tomorrow afternoon for an ex-
tended trip as far as the Pacific
Coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

The letter boxes are being given
coat Of greer paint.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

The 4. II. S. track team will meet
at Manassas tomorrow. The team Is
in splendid condition having been
thoroughly trained by their able coach
Mr. Hayden. 4 number Of the students
will accompany the team TO back them
bv their strenuous rooting-therefore
it is hoped Alexandria will carry Off
all the hcnorS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

Graham and Ogden have sold to Dr..
W. p CatCn house and fot 224 South
Washington street. The General Real
ty Cooperation has sold TO Roy K. Eng
land a house and lot on the west side
of Washington between Pendleton ard
Wythc streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

Deputy Comptroller of Currency
Hon. Willis j. Fowler and Mrs. Fow-
Ter, were the guests Of Major and
Mrs. James A. Long. during the
past week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

Mr.. Robert b We!pbcr and Miss
Ruth G. Walker were married last
night at Grace Church rcctory b.
Rev. Edgar Carpenter They were
attended by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde II.
Rcnnoe. and will reside here. where
the groom is III the employ Of the
Southern Railway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

The evening with Uncle Ren,us",
given by Richard E. Wyche Of Georgia
was greatly enjoyed last night The
success Of the evening was due part
iy to muSic rendered by the A. Il. s.,
quartctte which consists Of Bales,
James. Petit and Vests
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

Mr.. Lawrence G. Fawcett, Of the
University Of Virginia. is the guest
of his mother. Mrs. Edward Stablcr
Fawcett, at her home in Prince
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF

T; The Senior Class of A. H. S. will
present their successful play Green
Stockings to the Del Ray School
tonight.
a dance will be given tonight IN the
auditorium of the ElkS' home, for the
benefit Of the baseball team OF the
Alexandria Naval Torpedo Station.
Councilman l.. Ruben accompanied
by his SiSer. Miss Sara Ruben, will
leave tomorrow afternoon for an eX-
tended trip AZ far as the Pacific
| Coast.
Deputy Comptroller of Currency
! Hon. Willis J. Fowler and Mrs. Fow-
! Ter. were the guests of Major and
! Mrs. James A.. Long. during the
past week.
Mr.. Lawrence G. Fawcett, Of the
University of Virginia. is the guest
of his mother, Mrs. Edward Stabler
Faw:ett, at her home in Prince
street.
Mrs. Lucretia V. Stinchcomc. a
sister of Mrs. Ida French, of this
city. was found dead in bed at her
home at Belair. Nd. yesterday
morning Death was due 70 hearr
trouble.
! The members OF the Ladies' Of the
Loyal Order Of Moose. were enter
tanned last night at delightful box
party and dance by Miss Newman.
at her home ut Hunters Station
There were about fifty present. tho
majority from this city
The evening with Uncle Remus",
given by Richard E. Wyche Of Georgia
was greatly enjoyed last night The
success Of the evening was due part
| iy to muSc rendered by the A. II. s.,
quartct;s which consists OF Bales,
! James. Petit and West.i
! Graham and Ogden have sold to Dr..
w. p Catcn house and fat 224 South
Washington street. The General Real
ty Corporation has sold TO Roy R. Eng
land house and lot on the west side
Of Washington between Pendleton ard
/ Wythc streets.
Mr.. Robert b We!pocr and Miss
Ruth c. Walker were married last
night at Grace Church rcctory b.
Rev. Edgar Carpenter They were
attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde II.
Rennoe, and will reside here. where
the groom is III the employ Of the
Southern Railway.
The 4. II. S. track team will meet
at Manassas tomorrow. The team IS
in splendid condition having been
thoroughly trained by their able coach
Mr. Hayden. a number Of the students
will accompany the team TO back then.
By their strenuous rooting-therefore
1t is hoped Alexandria will carry Off
all the honors.
Judge and Mrs. Charles Nico|
have returned from Manassas. where
en- Wednesday they attended the
wedding Of Miss Lorna Louise Nicol
and Mr.. Charles Carroll Leachman.
Mr.. C.. Shirley Leachman, Of this
city also attended the wedding AMI
reception, which took place at the
home Of the brides mother, Mrs.
Louise G.. Nicol.
Mrs. C. H ShipIey, of BaltlnIore.
and Miss J Thompson, Of Richmond,
were present on Wednesday at the
regular all day meeting Of the Ladies
Auxiliary to o. r. c., in Odd Eel
! lows Hail! A luncheon was serTe6.
at the appointed hour to aocomr.n-
date twenty-five invited. guests and
the regular membership A feature
of the day was the organization OF i
. district circle
FORD OWNERS
OUR MOTTO-lf il is done 81
RemSchcls, it must be done right.
Totf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

The members OF the Ladies' Of the
Loyal Order Of Moose. were enter
tanned last night at a delightful box
party and dance BY Miss Newman.
at her home at Hunters Station.
There were about fifty present. tho
majority from this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-30

Mrs. Lucretia V. Stinchcome. a
sister of Mrs. Ida French, of this
city. was found dead in bed at her
home at Belair. Nd. yesterday
morning. Death was due 70 heart
trouble.
The Lamar register., 1920-05-26

credit. Now. Lacy and have got a
little AFFAIR to settle between us and,
being a fair-minded man. he sent for
me to talk It over. However. he real
lies that an argument OF that nature
might easily become personal and that
II anything unpleasant occurred he
would require witness. So he ar
ranges TO have you present Do you
see the point. Mr.. Enright7"
The lawyers eyes sought Lacy. and
then returned to the stern face con-
fronting him. His lips sputtered:
"As-as a witness?'
Sure; there may be honor among
thieves, but not Lacy's kind" He
strode forward and with one hand
crushed Enright back into his chair.
Now. listen to me-" he said fiercely.
I've got only one word OF advice for
you: don't take any hand in this af-
fair, except as a peacemaker. for II
you do you are going to get hurt. Now.
l came to ask you a question and one
of you two are going to answer before
leave-keep your hands up, and in
sight, Lacy; make another move like
tiul IL Dt 1ouA ihbl-
am not here in any playful mood. and
1 know your style. Lay that gun on
the desk where / can see it-that's
right. Now move your chair back"
Lacy did this with no good grace,
his face purple with passion. "Some
considerable gun-play just to ask u
question" he said tauntingly. must
be mighty important. All right. what
Is itf"
Where did your man Moore take
Miss Donovan last nightf"
Neither man had anticipated this;
neither had the slightest conception
that any suspicion of this kind pointed
to them. The direct question was like
the sudden explosion Of bomb. What
did Westcott know7 How had he dis
covered their participation in the af-
fair?
you have rather got the better Of
me, Westcott," Lacy said. struggling
his shoulders, as though dlsmissing the
subject. You refer TO the New York
newspaper woman
II do-SIlss Stella Donovan"
II have not the pleasure Of that
lady's acquaintance, but Timmons In
formed me this morning that she had
taken the late train last night for the
East-isn't that true, Enrightf'
The lawyer managed to nod. but
without venturing to remove his gaze
from Westcott's face. The latter never
moved. but his eyes seemed to
harden.
II have had quite enough OF that,
Lacy" he said sternly, and the watch
full saloon keeper noted his fingers
close more tightly on the butt Of his
revolver. This is no case for an
alibi. know exactly what am talk
ing about. and-I am going to have a
direct answer. either from you or En-
right.
This Is the situation: was the man
listening at the window Of your shack
last piEht. Moore may. or npAy not
The Lamar register., 1920-05-26
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I. - Frederick Cavendish,
New York man of wealth, receives a let
ter from an old friend. Jim Westcott.
Deciding to go, he employs a lawyer
Patrick Enright. to draw up will leav-
Ing most of his estate to charity. with a
mere pittance to John Cavendlsh his
nephew and only relative, a dissoluts
youth. That night Frederick Cavendish
10 murdered in his apartments. No will
sstAte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-07
BELFAST

At three o'clock this afternoon the
County Commissioners room in the
Court House was filled to overflowins
with enthusiastic Republican women
in conference with their city and
county leaders. with Grace Chadwick
Pillsbury, chairman city commission,
presiding.
Remarks were made by the chair
man. by Mrs. Essie Pierce Coele,
County chairman; Mrs. William V.
Pratt, Mrs. Powell CLAYTON, and
others, relative to best ways of in
ducing the women to register; for in
structing those who say they don't
know" or don't care" and other
matters of party interest.
Ward leaders were appointed BY
the chairman.
Meetings of the City Commission
will be held daily with a full confer.
ence on Wednesday at 400 p. NJ. in
the same room.
MILDRED NORTON RHOADES.
Acting Secret ry