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Evening star., 1934-06-17

MICHIGAN PARK-ATTRACTIvE AND
beautifully located 3-room apt. including
furn kitchen. Frigidaire cont. hot water:
free cleo, gas. storage space and laundry
privileges; convenient bus, st. cars; S3S.
PO 16oR
Evening star., 1934-06-17

l7IS NEWTON ST. N.W.-3 LARGE,
clean rooms and bath; heat, gas and cleo.
elec refrig CO. 0962-J.
Evening star., 1934-06-17

1872 N HAMPSHIRE. COR. N ST NV
2-:}-4 or q rooms, kitchen. bath; gas. elec
continuous hot water. Summer rates.
Evening star., 1934-06-17

SECOND FLOOR. PRIVATE HOME. FUR
nlshed unfurnished. Bachelors or en-
ployed couple: children. 1929 18TH st
Sc. Anacostis. AT. 51l3-W, evenings or
Sunday
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DINING ROOM SUITE. porch swing. cleo
trio stove, childrenS sand box, etc: leaV-
ing city must dispose promptly. l34s In
graham st. NV. lS-
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So T ST. NV ROOMS. KITCHEN,
bath. Frigidaire. cleo. gas. fan. cooking
utensils. linen. cont. hot water. North
9l74.
2311 1st ST. NW.-NICELY FURNISHED
second-fioor apt. 3 rooms. bath and
sonable.
37OO MASS. AVE, ALBAN TOWERS
Completely furnished apt for July and
August; reduced rent. Call CL S235.
Evening star., 1934-06-17

DESIRABLE GROOM AND PORCH
apartment overlooking Rock Greek Park.
for sub-lease during Summer months. EN-
cellent ventilation; very reasonable rental.
Apply Apt 2l2 Valley Vista, 2U32 Bel
mont I'd NV Decatur 5000
Evening star., 1934-06-17

STRING BASS. S35; Bass Drum. S.;
Metal Snare Drums SIS. S. Slide from
bone $40; Ccllos. S25 and $40; Rare
Old Violin. fne case, $3.50; Portable Estey
organ. S25. Boards Studio. 3471 14th
st. NV.
Evening star., 1934-06-17
TO SuRLET-BARGAINS.

2lG Sth SW ACROSS FROM SMITH
sonian Park'-1St and md floor apt. com
pletely furnished. private bath. lS'
Evening star., 1934-06-17

| GAS WATER HEATER-Must be in perfect
| condition and priced right for all cash.
Describe fully. Address Box 107-X. Star
Office.
GAS RANGE. used; something nice; in COL
ors preferred. Address Box 261-Z. Star
nff1
Evening star., 1934-06-17

DIAMONDS. Jewelry and watches at an9ut
one-third present day values. All articles
guaranteed as represented. Rosslyn Loan
ROSSly0 Va
Evening star., 1934-06-17

/ 1892 CALVERT ST NV ROOMS
porch. semi-private bath; gas and cleo
| furn.; SIS wk. tnr. Rock Greek Bridge.
12O1l2 C ST NE-NICELY FURNISHED
. front rooms and pantry. cleo. gas, cont
h. W: owners home; adults.
LARGE LIVING ROOM. BED ROOM
kitchen. bath. porch: entire second floor
hot water, gas. electricity: $40; references.
4O4 4th st. ne.
Evening star., 1934-06-17

BANJO Gibson Tenor; beautiful tone; used
very little; need money, must sell. With
case $40 or best offer. Call Emerson
Evening star., 1934-06-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FURNITURE-Part contents of bachelor
5-room apt. dresser with mirror, 7x0-lI'
radio gate-leg table chairs books. pic
lures glider: all quite new. $500 Ontario
rd AID 3673
Evening star., 1934-06-17

ANTIQUE FURNITURE, including sofa
ermchairS tables. dresser. mahogany ward
robe, old glass. silver. ornaments. paint
ineS 6IS 18th NV
Evening star., 1934-06-17

38?4 18th ST NE.-THREE DESIRABLE
rooms: ali conyeniences. reasonable good
neiqhborhood; in family OF employed
Evening star., 1934-06-17

AWNINGS window, 35-in.. ST so ca; /
porch. Il it. q in. S} 90, good cond.; bed
dav. 3-pc. suite, SO. 1928 Kilbourne pl.
Evening star., 1934-06-17

FURNISHED APARTMENTS IN BEST SEC
tions OF city. For car and guide phone
Evening star., 1934-06-17

1915 KANSAS AVE. N.W-lst FLOOR. 3
rooms. sleeping porch. private bath, Sum-
mer months S45. inc. gas. cleo, garage.
1890 EEWTON-ROOM WITH LAVATORY
& kitchenette; cold water; next bath; re-
lrigeration. Employed gentleman; home
priviinoas. 1p'lD
Evening star., 1934-06-17

PARAMOUNT TENOR BANJO. like new;
cost $40 sell for $50 Tenor saxophone,
S25. DE. 5000, Apt. Sly.
GRAND PIANO made by Stieff; beautiful
mahogany, like new; must sacrifice, Sl1o.
GPPenWOOd l69O-J
Evening star., 1934-06-17

DELIGHTFUL. COOL BROOM CORNER
apt Conn. ave-. overlooking Rock Creek
PIX. we'll furn; twin beds. Murphy bed in
large living room. adults. Columbia 3l37
Evening star., 1934-06-17

FURNrTURE+Green studio couch. odo
chest of drawers lamps. 1923 18th st,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Kent a-tube con-
sole radio like new; fiber wardrobe trunk:
inorain Gladstone bag 1923 10Th ST.
Evening star., 1934-06-17

solid mahogany Duncan Phyfe; suite custom
made; used only y weeks; cost, $50. sac
rlfce S215: also handsome 1-pc. dlnette
suite heavy walnut used weeks; cost,
S225; sell $50. and x 10 Oriental rug.
S55 1926 NV NET 0;}SS.
Evening star., 1934-06-17

phone Emerson 2477. Call after 5.
1929 ST. NV. DUPONT CIRCLE
Third floor, bright, attractive bed-living
room; kltchenette; Frigldalre; modern
bath chw; gas; elec OWNER. Accom-
modatlOnS for four: $4,000.
Evening star., 1934-06-17

ENTIRE FLOOR-LIVING ROOM, BED
room, kitchen private bath; clean. bright.
attractive: adults 1872 Newton st. NV.
Evening star., 1934-06-17

room. kitchenette. bath, corner, two eX-
posures. S45. 2100 Eye st. NV. Apt. 3O5.
WEST 1859
Evening star., 1934-06-17

DUPONT CIRCLE Q325 N. H. AVE. =
Charming one room, bath kitchenette
apartments: S25 up. OSWALD.
GROOM FURNISHED APT: u BLOCK
from Lincoln Park on 11th st. Apply at
932 N Carolina ave. Sc. Ii. 3S12.
Evening star., 1934-06-17

ONE ROM. KITCHEN. BATH; REASON
| able Phone Columbia $500.
FOR RESPONSIBLE PARTY: NICE FUR
niture. linens. crib high chair; furnish >
rms. k. b; -. 2423 ST. NV Apt. 30.
( 4O5 MASS. AVE. NV = LARGE ROOMS.
| md floor, elec.. gas included; suitable foI
I , or 4 persons.
Evening star., 1934-06-17

ASPHALT. pure. any consistency for roof
ing water proofng. paint. etc. 25c gal
lon; 55-gal. barrel S11 80 delivered.
Hydro Refining Co, Bladensburg. Md.
Phone Greenwood 1875. Opposite ice plant.
AUTO TENT. stove and blanket, So. BIS
,Jenifer ST NV CI, 4n44
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
WEST NOTTINGHAM ACADEMY
as-oxFoRD HIGH SCHOOL Q

The Nottingham quintet took the
floor against oxford High School,
Tuesday night at Oxford, and with
the exception Of one Charity shot,
the oxford five did not sccie one
point for the first twenty-three min
utes of play. The Nottingham boys
rolled up twenty points without al
lowing the opposition one field goal.
The Maroon defense was absolutely
impreganble. oxford put up
brave fight, but they were hopeless
ly out played all through the game.
In the last quarter when the Not
tingham substitutions were made,
the oxford boys managed to make
two field goals and one foul shot.
Ed Stiteler led both teams in
scoring, by twelve points.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
HEAVY DAMAGE TO PEACH
CROP

Heavy damage to the peach crop
from the freezing weather of Feb
ruary was announced by the Horti-
cultural Department of the Univer-
sity of Maryland following conclu-
sion OF the testing of IA varieties of
peach trees.
Slightly more than five per cent Of
the buds, gathered from the univer-
sity's orchards and tested were alive,
with Wilma and Greensboro show
ing the highest percentage.
While the samples were taken
only from the University orchards at
College Park, Nd, statement from
the department indicated the aver
age would remain practically con-
slant throughout the Eastern United
States from New York to Virginia
Following the cold spell.
A total of 9S7 buds were taken
into the laboratory by students in
the class In practical pomology,
working under the direction cf Prof.
John H. Beaumont. head OF the de-
partment. OF these, only ~ were
found to be alive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
MRS. HAZEL G. HOLLAND

Feb. 18th, Mrs. Hazel Gertrude
Holland, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew C. Fulton, died at the resi-
dence of her parents in Pilot.
Mrs. Holland had been seriously
ill for seven weeks, during which
time she had the unremitting care
of her parents. Medical attendance
of high skill was in daily consulta-
ton, and the whole neighhorhood
was saddened by the hopeless efforts
to restore the patient.
But Mrs. Holland made gallant
fight for life. She was conscious to
the last and unafraid, although she
realized her illness would be fatal.
There was no moaning at the
crossing of the bar" when Hazel
faced the Pilot of the Unknown Seas.
HazeIs bereaved father said:
Hazel was good girl" and in
those four simple words he spoke
complete epitaph and eulogy OF
her life.
Whatever Hazel did was good.
1t is written that the CHIEF end OF
mortals is to Live nobly and die
bravely."
So in death Hazel was triumphant.
"Yet, ah that spring should vanish
xx,i&I, Tho roco
That youths sweet-scented manu-
script should close,
The nightingale which in the bran
ches sang
All, whence and whittier fio~n who
knows?
Mrs. Hollands husband, Joseph,
of Chester, Pa, has the sympathy OF
all of us. The couple lived in
Chester.
Funeral services were held In the
Chapel at lakewood by Rev. @. e.
Woodward, his text being Blessed
are the pure in heart, for they shall
see God" The interment was in
Oakwood cemetery.
The church was crowded as the
community came out enmass.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23

P. M. c. FRESHMEN
RELIEF FOR wATERMEN

On December 26, 1888, Represen-
tative Goldsborough took UP with
Mr.. Harry Greenstein, Stale Admin
|istrator. the matter OF obtaining re-
lief for watermen who lost their
boats in the August storm. Mr..
Greenstein had Mr.. Paul T. Beisser,
Relief Administrator for the South
eastern Section of the United States,
make report Of the Eastern Shore
counties
Based on Mr.. Beisser's report.
Mr.. Greenstein has notified Con-
gresham Goldsborough that he is
endeavoring to secure 100000 for
distribution to those who had sui
Tered Loss oI beats,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
ROBRT HI. JACQUETTE

Robert H. Jacquette, of the Third
district, died Feb. 9, at MS home
near Singerly, aged 81 years.
Mr. Jaquette was son of Robert
and Marina Bristow Jaquette, and
was born near Elkton. His life
was devoted to, farming. He is sur
vived by his wife, who was Miss Ella
M. Koelig, and two children, Robert
and Martha, at home. He is also
survived by brother and four sis
ters-Clinton M. Jaquette, of near
Elkton; Mrs. Harry Davis, of Cherry
Hill: Mrs. e. Bowen Milburn, near
Cowentown; Mrs. w. Watson Koe-
Zig, of Elsmere, Del, and Mrs. Elan
Green, of Wilmington, Del.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
Friday, March is, "a
One Frame Bungalow

at Oakwood, Md. On lot OF land
fronting on road from Oakw God to
Old Conowingo. There are five
rooms, hall and pump shed on the
first floor, and two rooms on the sec
ond floor; the building is equipped
with wiring and fixtures Ter elec-
tricity; has also pipeless heater.
1t is convenient to church, school
and store; good well of water on the
premises; also chicken house, wood
shed, work shop and stable There
are some good fruit trees on the
premises. The lot of land contains
THREE ACRES, EIGHTY FIVE
PERCHES, more or less. THIS is
good home.
The property to be sold On the
premises at 2 p. m.
TERMS-1-3 cash, balance in 80
days, with approved security, de-
ferred payment to bear interest.
Cost of conveyance to be paid by
purchaser.
THE NATIONAL BANK
of Rising Sun.
Executor of the Estate of
Jno. w. Ragan.
w. D. Ewing, Auct.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
DEATHS
MRS. ADALINE ). TYSON

Mrs. Alkaline j. Tyson, formerly
of Bay View, died February 6 at the
home of her son-in-law, Everett A..
Higgins, near ELAN, Pa. The fun
eral was held at the Bay View M. p.
Church, February 9, at 2 o'clock.
Interment was made in the adjoin-
ing cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
p. M. C. FRESHMEN 25-WEST
NOTTINGHAM ACADEMY 10

The Nottingham basketball team
opened their season against P. M. c..
Freshmen at Chester, Pa, Jan. ~.
The Cadets playing their third game
of the season displayed smooth
floor game, and more accurate shoot
ing than the green Nottingham
team. However the Maroon boys
made up for their lack of practice
by showing all of their speciality
fight. P. M. c. which never had a
runaway lead, finally won 25-16.
WEST NOTTINGHAM
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
PUBLIC SALE

FOUR-CYLINDER MOTORCYCLE
The undersigned will sell ut pub
lie sale at his garage in Port De-
post, Md, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1884
at five o'clock p. m.
the following described motorcycle,
which is being sold for repairs and
storage, the terms of sale being cash.
4-Cylinder Henderson Motorcycle
Motor No. KJ-333s4
This machine is advertised in
compliance with the Maryland State
Laws, Chapter AT, Acts 1924. sec
ton 193-A, article Sc, and a clear
title is guaranteed.
II. o. Benjamin,
w. e. Fisher, Auct.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23

Congressman Goldsborough is
very much pleased with the interest
which Mr.. Greenstein showed in the
watermen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
OXFORD HIGH
WEST NOTTINGHAM 39-NORTH
EAST YOUNG MEMS CLUB IL

EAST YOUNG MEMS CLUB II
Tuesday, February 6, the Noting
ham five met and badly trounced the
North East Young Mems CluG at the
Tome gym. The Maroon just play
ed the Young Men off their feet.
The school boys maintained a ten
point lead all thru the game. The
North East boys fought hard for
their II points, Dunkle scoring ten
of them. Stiteler and Iisbrow
made most of the points Tor the'vic-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23

"A man Of bitter and glittering
words may not have many friends
but be has hosts Of enyioue admir-
ers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23

If you are going 60 miles an hour
in pursuit of happiness, you'll run
past it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23

Similar opportunities will make a
here os one nan and fool Of another.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23

West Nottingham Presbyterian
Church
kev A. H. HlSshman
PHI. D.. Pastor
Sunday School 1000 A. NJ
Worship 1900 A. M.
Young Peoples Meeting 4. so P. M
these services
DR.. Hibshman will preach next
Sunday.
You are cordially invited 70 all
thass asryieaS,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23

When q man sings his own praise
v iRzaElah'g Fsa W. tune tQa algeI
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23

A man with sunny disposition
seldom has . hot temper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23

Common sense Is the Kind you're
born with. There is no other kind.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
FOR RENT

FOR RENT
Dwelling in Rising Sun. All
modern improvements. including
electric light, water, etc. Apply to
William M. PogMe,
Rising Sun, Nd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
PUBLIC SALE
REAL ESTATE

Belonging to the Estate Of Jno.
w. Raglan, deceased, on
Evening star., 1934-05-26

A NEW departure in community
~ planning has been inaug-
~ urated in Chevy Chase, Md,
4 a by the Chevy Chase Land Co.
The company has devel-
oped block Of its property east Of
Connecticut avenue between Black
thorne street and the East-West
Highway for a type Of inner court
planning, fringed with houses of
varying early American design, such
as had not been done in Washington
before. Eight houses already have
been built in this unusual group, and
it is planned to build six more before
the village" will be entirely COM
pleted.
Dan Kirkhuf, designer, who is
widely known for originality of plan
and arrangement. is responsible for
the idea which is being carried out
in Chevy Chase. Believing that
American home designing needs an
injection of the unusual but we'll
thought-out architecture to break the
"monotony that is apparent in subur-
ban sections of the cities" he inter-
ested the land company in the idea.
Studied European Villages.
A member of the A. E. F. during
the World War, Mr. Kirkhuff re-
manned in Europe after the signing
of the armistice and travelled through
the continent making thorough studies
of the various types of village and
urban architecture. He returned to
America and proceeded to make de-
tailed studies of types of architecture
that mark different periods in the
early history of this country. He
has accomplished considerable work
in Santa Barbara, Calf, and in Scar
borough, N Y. He designed a home
for Frank Vanderlip, New York bank
er, overlooking the Hudson River.
Mr.. Kirkhuff became acquainted
with the heirs of the late Senator
Francis G. Newlands Of Nevada, who
while in Washington started the
Chevy Chase, Md, development. The
designer recently completed village
group of IA homes for Senator New
lands heirs. stockholders of the Chevy
Chase Land Co., in Reno, New, and
was engaged to design the group
here.
The houses of the new Chevy Chase
development embody a number Of
types of early American architecture,
SO blended that any one particular
house may not be said to be Of any
special type. There are two gate
houses similar in design, which are
like the architecture that Is found
in the vicinity Of william and Mary
College in Virginia.
The flanklng houses are designed
after the early farm houses. Of the
country. Mr. Kirkhuff feels that by
blending the types Of architecture
Evening star., 1934-05-26

have been built and occupied for
some time by Tench Ringgold.
Justices Occupied Home.
During the early days Of Col. Lear's
ownership Of the site, Chief Justice
John Marshall Is said to have been
an occupant of the house, probably
about 1905 to 1925. Supreme Court
Justice Story also was among the
persons supposed to have occupied
the house during the early nineteenth
century.
A codicil to the will Of Sallic
Sprigg Carroll shows the disposition
of the household effects from the F
street home, and indicates the sale
of the house and site to Chief JUS
tice Melville w. and Mary E. Fuller
on April %, 1896. Justice Fuller re-
modelled the home. and made addi-
tions. which are evident in its pres
ent day appearance.
On the death Of Justice Fuller,
which occurred at Bar Harbor, Me,
in 1910, the house and site passed
to his daughter, Mrs. Nathaniel Fran
els, who, with Right Rev. James E.
Freeman, Bishop of Washington, was
with him at the time of his death.
Evening star., 1934-05-26

n 70. 1901 F street is one of the
nj most interesting historical
VI residences in Washington. It
4 has been identified with Gov
Evening star., 1934-05-26

and retaining the beauty Of line he
has accomplished something out of
the ordinary that appeals to the eye
as restful.
There is a single entrance to the
court. this between the yellow brick
gate houses. In doing this, ugly indi-
vidual driveways have been done away
with, and the rear Of the homes
made as attractive as the front. After
entering the court the one driveway
branches in either direction, giving
access to all houses Of the group
The houses are set at staggered dis
tances from the street and so ar
ranged that the rooms of one do not
look into the rooms of the house
next to it to assure privacy. In addi-
ton each has a walled garden to lend
more privacy. The court is beauti-
fully Handicapped with grassy plots
and numerous trees. Many apple
trees have been planted in the yards
to add to the early American effect.
This idea of the center court with
the rear Of the houses equally as
attractive as the front was borrowed
Evening star., 1934-05-26
HARDWARE CONCERN
PURCHASES TRACT
F. P. May Company to Erect
Building on New York
Avenue.

A number of property sales and
leases have been announced by the
r. Marbury Stamp g. Co. realtors.
Included are
Purchase Of large tract of land on
New York avenue northeast, just east
OF West Virginia avenue by F. P.
May Hardware Co., where it is
planned to construct a two-story
building to house its business. The
site has frontage Of 245 feet on
New York avenue and contains more
than $4,000 square feet of ground.
The May Co. intends to occupy its
new home by January /. and vacate
its present store on c street. in
the area to be covered by the pro-
posed Municipal Center.
The Miller Casket Co. of Wheeling.
w. Va, has acquired title to a tract
which has frontage of 80 feet on
New York avenue northeast, adjoining
the Beitzell Building in Youngs-
borough, where it plans to erect
shortly modern manufacturing
building. The Stamp Co. made this
sale in conjunction with the office Of
J. c. Weldon.
Another site was sold in Youngs-
borough to a group who will erect a
plant for the manufacture of orna-
mental iron.
The corner OF Seventeenth and K
streets was leased for period of
years to the Benjamin Franklin
Liquor Store. The corner of New
York avenue and Fenwick street
northeast was leased to Aliens
Service Station. The newly organized
Guaranty Realty Co. leased 1706 K
street, while Chapman's incorpor-
ated, for the wholesale and retail
Of snnithfieid hams, will occupy l7o2
K street.
Evening star., 1934-05-26
STAR MODEL HOME
TO REMAIN OPEN
Builders to Display Spring
Valley House Additional
Two Weeks.

Public demonstration of the home
at 4s44 Quebec street, Spring Valley
as a Silver Star Model Home will
end tomorrow.
However, the builders, w. G. and
A. N. Miller. have determined, be-
cause Of its popularity. to keep it
open to the public for an additional
period Of two weeks.
The house, Of attractive early Ameri-
can design, has been visited by
thousands Of Washingtonians n d
residents of nearby Maryland and
Virginia, who have Endorsed its beau
tiful exterior and interior as well as
the utility Of interior arrangement.
1t has four bed rooms, finished at
tic, maids room and bath in base
ment, large Colonial living room, din
ing room, book nook, spacious kitchen,
and living porch on the rear. Its
particular type Of design is similar
to the Pennsylvania farm house.
The back yard Is attractively land
scaped, with terraces leading to the
forested Spring Valley Parkway, which
is owned by the Government.
Evening star., 1934-05-26

from that to be found in the Euro
pean village.
One Of the gate houses has been
completely furnished with antiques.
The landscaping was arranged by
Sharon Farr.
The Chevy Chase Land Co. stated
that in sponsoring the distinctive
village idea of community planning
| it is carrying out the ideas of
Senator Newlands, who brought about
an innovation when he laid out Chevy
Chase north of the circle.
Evening star., 1934-05-26

n 70. 1901 F street is one of the
nj most interesting historical
VI residences in Washington. II
4 Y has been identified with Gov.
ernment officials since tn {
days Of George Washington, when the
first record Of any transaction in the
site was filed
Today the house stands. aloof and
four square; red brick background
on which literally thousands of
"creeperS" have taken root. Shrub
berry has grown in thick profusion
over two sides and the front of the
home, inclosing a lighted garden,
which is filled with many shrubs,
flowers and trees.
Contrasted to the austere archi-
lecture Of the Interior Department
Building, which is directly across the
street. the F street residence has a
quantity old-fashioned atmosphere,
reminiscent of completely different
era.
Tobias Lear First Owner.
Early records show that the first
purchaser to register the site was To-
bias Lear, secretary to George Wash
ington for IA years, including the
years as President. He was con-
slant companion and intimate asso-
ciate of Washington, and tutored the
Gusts children in a small octagonal
cottage, which is at Mount Vernon.
Col. Lear purchased the site from
Jacob Wagner of Georgetown June 6,
1915.
The next known transaction in the
disposition of the 1901 address was
when John NJ and Sarah B. Lee
Thomas, both of Ann Arundel County,
bought the home from Tobias Lear,
on April l8, 1885.
Exact dates of early occupants of
the structure on the site at that time
are not known, but it is authentical-
ly reported that Samuel S. Sprigg,
Governor of Maryland from 1919 to
1922, was one of the purchasers. His
daughter, Sallie Sprigg, later married
William Thomas Carroll, for many
years clerk of the Supreme Court,
and they occupied the home for a
long period.
The present home is believed to