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Evening star., 1937-12-09

PLYMOUTHs-l93 935 coach and 1885 =
door trunk sedan, 1896 4-door trunk
sedan. These cars are in 1000 perfect
and thoroughly guaranteed The best car
find in town. At our prices they are real
honest values. Trade and easy terms
Arcade Pontiac Co, l4lq Irving St NV,
Adams 05?5: n. Y. and Bladensburs rd
ne Lincoln Sb3o
Evening star., 1937-12-09
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN ON D. c. REAL ESTATE
at lowest interest rate. Prompt service.
JESSE e. HEISKEIL. 1115 Eye st. nv.
1st. End AND 3rd TRUST LOANS ON VA.
real estate also construction loans. Phone
Clarendon 2074 or Alexandria 2S70.
FIRsT-TRUST MONEY TO LOAN ON D. C.
real estate, ses interest: quick service.
P. j. WALSHE INC,
10y I've St NV. National GAGS.
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DESK SPACE FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-DEsK SPACE IN SUITE OF
Offices. centrally located on 18th ST., near
Pennsylvania ave. Call National 3240
after 2 pm.
SUITABLE LOCATION: VERY REASON
able: good for any business. 109 Column
hian Bldg. 4I6 9TH st. District 1914.
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OLDSMOBILE 1885 5-passenger coupe: 6
cynnders: excellent black paint; perfect
upholstery; seat covers installed when Car
vas new; al good tires: very clean car;
So45: 9. G. c, guaranty. Capitol Cadillac
Co. 1922 22nd st. NV. Natl. 1900 Open
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painted biege, new top de luxe euuinment
fully. Butler-bonded and winterized. Today's
special al S397 Plymouth "a coach cut
to S297: choice of Plymouth bargains
today at LEE D. BUTLER. INC, ll37
lsth \ ".
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GARAGES FOR RENT.
TRAILEPS FOR SALE

~ U ST. NV
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PLYMOUTH 1896 sedan; almost Ike new;
owned by lady who save it best Of care;
only run about 1000 miles Mr.. Lee
Evans-Palmer. Inc. 4432 Conn. ave. ".
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OLDSMOBILE 1884 o-passenger touring Sc
dam lsrse trunk, spotIess upholstery, all
EoCa tires, splendid motor Where else
can you find a clean car priced as low?
c2T5. c. {, c. guaranty. Capitol Cadillac
Co, 1879 22nd ST. nv Natl. $500. open
Sun. and
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PACKARD 1896 5-Bassenser touring Sc
dan, l2U-B large trunk. excellent datk
olUe hnlsh, spotiess interior; all good tires.
you VIII mad This q very clean car. c. c.
y guaranty. Capitol Cadillac Co, l222
END st. NV. NAH $500. Open san.
Evening star., 1937-12-09
LOTS WANTED.
REAL ESTATE SALE OR EXCHANGE

IMPROVED LOT IN UNRESTRICTED
area, suitable for loW-cost construction.
Box 14q-C Star l2s
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PLYMOUTH 1897 de luxe sedan: almost
brand-new; only run 1000 miles: great
SAVINGS, Mr. Roper, Evans-Palmer, Inc.
l4th and L SITS. NV
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PLYMOUTH 1885 de luxe coupe; the IA
sationally low price on this car combine
to make this car an outstanding buy for
the purchaser desiring maximum value for
minimum outlay For short time only,
$3.50. The Trew Motor Co.. 1928 14th st.
NV, 14th and Pa. ave. sc. Decatur
1Q1O Atlantic 4340
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DODGE 1856 5-passeu4er touring sedan
iarse trunk. Here is u clean car. paint
upholstery, tires and motor al IN splendid
Cololt4on: radio. heater. certainly priced
risht: S535. c, c. c. guaranty Capitol
Cadillac Co, 100" ".!nd ST. NV Natl
3''uu Open Sun and eve
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CASH FOR YOUR CAP

HIGHEST PRICES PAID.
Whether Car is Paid for or Not,
BARNES MOTORS, 1929 14th St
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STUDEBAKER 1898 5-passenssr eruirr,
SEDAN, Dictator large trunk, excellent
paint, All good tires, splendid motor This
car certainly had the best Of care: you viii
tind the price low for quick sale c. c. C
guaranty. Capitol Cadillac Co, 1922 22nd
81. W Natl 1900. Open Sun and eve
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FORD 1897 model 90 Tudor sedan: one
nearest TO new condition: glossy black
baked enamel finish: interior immaculate;
tires show practically no wear: save q lot
OF money a. our low price: new-car terms
and guarantee. TRIANGLE Ford Dealers No
? N. Y. ave. NV. Natl. 1889. Open eve
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PLYMOUTH 1888 4-door sedan: original
finish Is good, good tires clean inside and
1t runs perfectly: an attractive car that
Will give some one many miles Of fine Serv-
ice: S235. Pohanka Service, 1926 10Th st.
Dlst OIL
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LOTS FOR SALE.

WOODED LIKE ROCK CREEK PARK,
60yl17 Will build if desired. Convenient
financing.
GEO. E. DIEFFENBAcH. Lot Specialist.
Natl. $3.50. ll0l Vt. Ave. Emerson 41l7
LEGATION ST. CHEVY CHASE. ABOUT
IL blocks west OF Connecticut ave: lot
60X15o it, a beautiful site. valued by
assessor at S4,950; price. $4,000.
Livingston St. Chevy Chase, near Broad
Branch road-High lot, about 90X132 ft,
fine view, paved alley; $4,000.
18th st. NV, near Underwood-One of
the city finest lots, 5OXl75 #. to alley;
S4.375
18th St and Concord ave. n.w.-Near
90X125 TT; $500.
LOUIS P, SHOEMAKER
111a * St NV. National 1166
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PLYMOUTH de luxe sedan; only run
10000 miles; like brand heater and
many extras; only S42J; terms. Evans
Palmer. Inc. I'm and l sfS. Nv.
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PLYMOUTH 1895 9-door trunk sedan: a
nice looking car IN excellent Condition.
THIS car can be boueht on easy terms. at
only S4q5. Brown Pontiac, Inc, Walnut
$3.50. Rosslyn. Va. Just across Key Bridge.
PLYMOUTH 1885 4-door sedan: excellent
condition; reasonable, cash only. Allan
tic 5n1l
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Motorola. dual horns, spotl ght trunk rack,
etc finished in black with tan leather
upholstery; delivered new for S9l2; our
Horner, Inc. 1929 14th st. Phone Dec
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OLDSMOBILE 1896 5-passenger touring
coupe. cylinders; excellent paint all
GOOD tires: spot!ess upholstery splendid
motor. mere is fine clean car: S5B5
C,C. e; guaranty. Capitol Cadillac Co.
l222 22nd st. NV. Natl 1900. Open
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PLYMOUTH 1886 5-passenger touring Sc
dan excellent gray paint, spotless up
holstery, all good tires, splendid motor.
YOU viii find this an unusual value. S445.
c. C. c. guaranty Capitol Cadillac Co..
1929 22nd st. NV. Natl. 1900. Open
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FORD 1885 Tudor sedan: black finish and
mohalr upholstery are bright and clean;
splendid VS. motor completely gone over
in our shop; all tires excellent; priced low
with small down payment and easy terms
entee and 3O-day no-cogt service. TRIANGLE
Ford Dealers 18th and r. I. ave n e. Natl
1896. Open evenings
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NEW ONE-STORY STORE
CONN. AVE.
OFFICES FOR RENT.

923 18th ST. NV.
First floor and balcony. containing ap-
for real estate. insurance. brokerage or
other similar ONCE. Available about De-
cember LIST.
B. F. SAUL CO.,
National 2100. 925 18th ST.. NV.
Evening star., 1937-12-09
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

STuDEBAKER, 1884 5-passenger sedan.
tjIes tDjletaIoT; @ excellent black paint, ali good
Gou simply cannot get value like this
eiseWhere IN clean car. S275 C. C. c.
guaranty. Capitol Cadillac Co. 1929 22nd
SI: NV. Natl, 300. Open Sun. and eve
SIUDEBAKER "a Dictator sedan; you'll
{HSfee {. TINS Is biggest S2g7 worth in WASH
IN ~ rtt on To-Day. See 100 other Studebaker
bargains today at LEE D. BUTLER, INC.
1l37 18th NV. -'0"
sIUDEBAKER 1924 cruising sedan: radio.
sItractlVe brown finish, fine tires luzRazs
space IN rear. smooth quiet motor. real
ysiue at only S295. Pohanka Service 11as
20th St NV. District 9141.
SfUDEBAKER 1884 de luxe Dictator Sc
Dan. This model was one OF the most
popular Studebakers ever built and this
one az only S3b9 is real ''TreW Value
SpaTkling black paint Ike new, unINually
good tires, Immaculate moha'r uph1lStery
free wheeling and the sparkling perform.
anCe OF this economical Six-cylinder motor
make this car desirable in every vay
Select the dealer and then the car" Ths
rev Motor Co.. 1926 18th St NV, l4tf
434O. '''0
Evening star., 1937-12-09

FORD 1887 model s5 Tudor sedan: let
black finish without a scratch. upholstery
clean and shows no wear; nearly new
tires; faultlesS mechanical order: driven
little by one owner; priced low with small
down payment and easy terms including
our Famous Blue Ribbon guarantee and
new-car terms. Triangle Ford Dealers
No ? N. Y. ave. NV. Natl 1880. Open
evenings.
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PLYMOUTH 1884 4-door sedan: orieinaI
finish is GOOD has good tires, upholstery
shows no wear. smooth. quiet motor: SH15.
Ponanka Service, l196 Goth ST. NV. Dist.
ql4l
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PACKARD 1885 5-passenRer convertible
Wal! tires. de luxe RADIO. heater. spotlight
ptTieCt blue upholstery, excellent black
top caTk blue finish this is surely a beail-
titJ4 Csr, IN excellent condition. Sl,U35,
c, c. c. guaranty. Capitol Cadillac Co
I:22 22nd 81. NV. National $500. Open
sun and eve
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DODGE 1886 4-door trunk sedan: In a
new car dependsbllty IS important In a
used car Il IS absolutely essential. See
ms lyrical, eGsranteed Trew Value and
ma out now perfect the reconditi0ned car
can be, LuStroug black finish tires Ike
new, immaculate interior and specially inn
poFt3nl. reconditioned By expert Dodge
mecheuiCs; Sbu5. The TreW Motor Co,
lou lam 81, NV, 4sh and Pa ave Sc
DeEatuE lALM- A--an--n 424M
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STUDEBAKER 1881 sport sedan: siX-wheel
equipment good paint and tires and it runs
fine: $50. Pohanka Service. ll26 goth st.
NV. District 9l4l.
Evening star., 1937-12-09

CE-ARROW 1884 5-paSsenger club
hrousham. e4U-A here IS one clean car:
always has had the best Of care; excellent
PAM. SpotlesS upholstery, sleel wheels:
crL! amy barsd!nt o44J, c. c. c. guar
alsIy- Capitol Cadillac Co., l229 3Hnd -.
". National 1900 Open sun. and eve.
PLYMOUTH 1896 de- luxe 1-passenger Sc
dan; used hy private family, almost like
new; sacrIhce. SI9l terms; this IS rare
barsaIn. EyanS-Palmer, Inc. l4th and L
Evening star., 1937-12-09

OLDSMOBILE 1896 coach Has had per-
iect care by original owner. black tinlsh
clean interior, GOOD tires luggage space in
rear; S555. PohanEa Service. lI2d 20th
81 NV Dist Al4I
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PLYMOUTH 1886 sport coupe, S4f5
bargain figure and this sporty little
lob will attract attention in any gathering
of automobiles. Heater, rumble seat; fine
rich dark blue fnish condition of entire
car is of the best :. remember it is only
a 80 and practically new. So see it at
once. Terms convenient. Norris, Inc, o01S
14th ST. NV. Open evenings. North 3949
PLYMOUTH 1894 2-door de luxe sedan;
excellent black finish. fioating-power en-
stne that's in e excellent coHdititon, fine
winter driving; car No. 5l9O-A: reduced
to S295. L. P. Steuart. Inc. 1925 l4th
st. NV.
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original black finish has been simonized
and waxed and looks almost like new; Ave
vacuum cleaned: new floor mats: motor
Al in every respect: clutch, brakes. trans
mission. starter. lights. battery, etc, have
been thorouehly checked and are OK
Check our Honest Price of $3.50 against
what others charge; can be financed on
low down payment and easy monthly pay
ments on liberal, honest General Motors
plan. This car has G. NJ. anti-freeze in
radiator and is ready to give you fine
seryice. Owens MOTOR Co. 6323 Geo. ave.
Evening star., 1937-12-09

oLDSMOBlLE 1894 oe luxe coupe; ex-
ce!leLt condition throughout; radio; rumble
seat $3.50; SE5 down. must sell Dec.
6HUR
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DUDlIE 1875 5-paSstntrr. 2-doOr t0uTiug
sedan; excellent gray paint. rae clean up
nno!steTy ail good tires, splendid motor
you simply cannot md such value Else
where. SIS. c. c. c. guaranty. capitol
Cadillac Co. 1920 ""nd ST. NV. Natl,
'iiut. open Sun and eve
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PACKARD - 1890. IN perfect condition;
mas had pest of care: great bargain. Mr..
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FoRDS ca 1885 coupes. coaches and
these cars have been thoroughly recondi-
toned and guaranteed. All winterized and
car and deal in town Trade and terms.
Arcade Pontiac Co, l419 Irving st. NV.
Adams % -; n. Y. and Bladensburg I'd.
n e. Lincoln S522
Evening star., 1937-12-09

CHRYslER de luxe sedan: 9 wheels, trunk
gtc., only 1900 miles: sacrifice 1868
:Eyans-Pa lmer, Inc, 4432 Conn. ave. n W
DE SOTO 1887 de luxe Windsor sedan;
almost brandnew; only 600 miles; mis-
tske billing; sacrifice, s795; terms Mr.
roper EVans-Palmer. Inc. 14th and L
Evening star., 1937-12-09

FORD, 1897 deluxe convertible coupe:
driven by Kensington. Nd owner since
new; purchased new July 2l, 1897: best
value: 500 See Mr.. Flood. 4S5l Conn.
Evening star., 1937-12-09

DODGE 1896 de luxe coupe only driven
: uuo miles: like new: sacrifice, S535. terms
EE3nS-Palmer Inc, 4432 Conn. ave. "
Evening star., 1937-12-09

DODGE 1885 de luxe 2-door trunk sedan;
oenunstratlon in this ear Will convince
you II IS the car you have been looking
LOT. GHstenins black finish like new ex-
Ceieht tlFes, custom tailored seat covers.
Ioomy trunk and Dodge famous economy
Saa1 sna ogrpehdanility sr. combine to make this
!eat rev Value" Priced al only a frac-
non OF Us oEslnsl cost for this week
only; 500. The Trew Motor CO. 1926
Ifth 81 NV, IAN and Pa ave Sc De
catuT 1910. Atlantic 4340
Evening star., 1937-12-09

FORD 1895 de luxe convertible coupe;
looks and runs Ike new; only S32q: terms.
Ersns-Palmer, Inc. N. Y. and Fla. aves
Evening star., 1937-12-09

ESSEX 1881 de luxe sedan; looks and runs
IKE new; sacrifice, $50. Eyans-Palmer,
Inc. N. Y and Fla. aVes. ne
Evening star., 1937-12-09

FORD 1898 Fordor trunk sedan; the finish
Is Just like new, spotless inside 3 perfect
tires. performs like a new car: S415 Po-
Evening star., 1937-12-09

DODGE 1885 touring sedan. fully Butler
bonded, Winterizsd cut 10 S537 for tuday's
IIp@eclsl @ See 5 other Dodge bargains al
LEE u HU4LER. INC, ll3G 18TH NV
Evening star., 1937-12-09

CLDSMOBILE 1885 coach: radio. heater
orlsinal black finish Is perfect upholstery
clean and SHOWS no wear. fine tires lug
gaEe space in rear. smooth, quiet motor
See this one Tor only S43J. Ponauka !3erV-
ice. IEb .utu 81 u. " llls1rlrt OH
Evening star., 1937-12-09

0LDs SO sedan. so perfect It is fully
Butler- bonded heater, other extras; cut
10 S3U7 tor todays feature. 10 Olds
coach, nov, S437; "a de luxe sedan. spe-
eIsl for today 81 S291. LEE D. BUTLER
INC. ] ~ lSih Il "
Evening star., 1937-12-09

CHRYSLEE 1897 Imperial sedan. with
built-an trunk; driven only 8 800 miles by
factory executive; Del Monte beige color.
ment. including radio and wheel shields;
price. 1928: can be financed Chryser
Corp. investment Bldg. National 0ss9.
Evening star., 1937-12-09

DE SOTO de luxe ''Walite Prince" con-
lertible coupe; first time in Washinston;
special factory pure white trimmed in
flaming red; only S595; radio etc Mr
roper Eyans-Palmer. Inc. l4th and L
u -
Evening star., 1937-12-09

FORD 1896 Tudor de luxe: only run g 00O
miles ttrupk model; sacrifice SAC act
quickly. Mr.. Roper, Evsns-Palmer Inc,
l4rh and L SITS NV
Evening star., 1937-12-09

CHEVROLET 1884 master coupe; this car
has no-draft ventilation; knee action, and
new paint; special at S295. Brown ponti-
sc, Inc. Walnut 1890. Rosslyn, Va. Just
across Key Bridge
Evening star., 1937-12-09

CHRYsLERS---see '36 coupe, slashed to
s2oI Ior Buffers today's special: Chryser
% sport coupe newly painted gray, seat
covers, heater. etc, reduced 10 S247. See
80 0ther bargains today at LEE D
BUTIER. INC 1l2I 18Th u w
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Y FOR SALE,
S2.OOO-FULL PRICE
INNESTMEMTS

Groom semi-detached brick; good col
ored renting section. Near 18th and H
SITS. ne. Cash or terms Mr.. Ewell, DIXIE
REALTY CO Natl $3.50
Evening star., 1937-12-09

CHRYSLER 1897 Imperials Low mileage
cars such as these are hard to find especi-
tSriy Wlth such complete de luxe equipment
lES 10 picture this 4-door touring sedan
IN your mind, then drop down and trv 1t
out OYerdrYe, rear wheel shields. all dual
e EEL.a IL lLr.n. -.
Evening star., 1937-12-09

FORD Tudor, 1895: perfect black finish,
hne tires. clean interior: runs fine See this
one for only S215. Pohansa Service, 1925
goth st NV Dist q141
Evening star., 1937-12-09

FORD, 1897 four-door sedan. black; mile
agP 600: clean as 4 new car; owner must
sell; $3.50. See Mr.. Flood. 1921 Conn
Clev SiOI
Evening star., 1937-12-09

De SOTO 1888 4-door touring sedan. de
$3.50. Falls Church T75
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OLDSMOBlLE 1885 de luxe sport coupe,
S445. Equipped with everything modern
10 please those who want the best. Rumble
seat radio. clock; all dual equipment;
black finish with red trim You'll Judge II
better If you take it for a trial spin. Terms
made easy. Addison Chevrolet, l437 Irving
st. NV Adams 54ll
Evening star., 1937-12-09

JOJIL IH5U DE luxe TOadsteri Wheels;
IoOks and runs fine; sacrifice S35 Evans-
Fa.mer. Inc. N Y. and Fla aYes ne
Evening star., 1937-12-09

1929 22nd st. NV. Natl. 1900. Open
PONTIAC, 1885 deluxe two-door sedan with
larsest trunk. black. 6 CYL; driven since
new by Chevy Chase Md, owner who works
in Congressional Library; best value: S499.
See Mr.. Flood. 1921 Conn. Clev. S40l.
PONTIAC, 1887 deluxe four-door sedan
with radio and heater; real value; S699.
See Mr.. Flood. 4221 Conn. Clev. s401.
PONTIAC. 1887 deluxe business coupe;
Just like new; $3.50. See Mr.. Flood, 4221
Conn. Clev: S401.
PONTIAC 1898 4-door sedan, s-cylinder;
in fine condition mechanically and in
appearance; will give many thousands, OF
miles OF carefree TRANSPORTATION at low
cost; car No. 5343-A; reduced TO S2G5.
L. p. Steuart. Inc, 1925 i4th st. NV.
PONTIAC, 1888 deluxe sport coupe. with
all extras 2 opera seats behind driver,
radio, heater, defroster white tires, wheel
trims. deluxe steering wheel; best buy in
city; SS75. See Mr.. Flood. 1921 Conn.
Clev. S401.
PONTIAC .l936 s-cyl. touring sedan; seat
covers, built-in radio. heater, 6-ply heavy
duty tires all around: the appearance OF
this car shows that the original owner was
IN sxacttns man 2 steal st $6ee. Stanley
Oec. 1900.
Evening star., 1937-12-09

CHRYSLER 1887 Imperial 81: oyerdrive:
= 900 miles; Ss25; car owned BY bank
ngs c Loan Co. l26 Maryland ave,
HYattSVtlle, Md
Evening star., 1937-12-09

AUBURN 1881 sedan; far above average
condition. your inspection viii convince
you Of the original owners fine care: finish
JuSt Ike QeW. . perfect tires. spot.ess m
size: olIJ. POhankA Service. Il"6 10Th
81. NV. DlSt Nl4l
Evening star., 1937-12-09

1882 de luxe convertible
coupe; DUAL equipment sacrifice. S169i
terms. Evans-Palmer. Inc. n. =. and
H1A. ASeAs IA
Evening star., 1937-12-09

FORD 1885 2-door sedan, excellent and
economical VS. motor: tires and interior
excellent; excellent battery, ready for
safe winter driving car No. 51s1: reduced
TO S295. L. P. Steuart, Inc, 1895 14th NV.
Evening star., 1937-12-09

CHEVROLET 1892 coupe; excellent condi-
ton; sacriIlce Ss7; cash or terms Woody.
rear ZIG North Capitol Met sO44 10.
Evening star., 1937-12-09

PONTIAC 1887 4-door touring sedan, gun
metal. radio equipped. low mileage. new
car at a low price: S775. l., P. Steuart
Inc, 1925 18th st NV
Evening star., 1937-12-09

1894 four-door sedan de-
luxe; real bargain; S249. See Mr.. Flood,
aoOt ropp rlny Sd01
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1937-02-18

in 1927 Miss Abbott moved in as hos
tess, and, of course, brought her rel
les with her. Three years ago, after a
disagreement with other members of
the corporation, she packed up the rel
les and returned to her South Market
street home. There, the signboards
announce, one may view the real rel
les and hear the true story of Barbara
Fritchie. It's all very confusing to the
tourist. He must go from one shrine to
another, and there are liable to be
wide gaps in the stories he hears.
But the tourists seem to love it.
They still flock into the home on Pat
rick street, now bereft of its original
pieces and refurnished by local an
tique dealer. And Miss Abbott says she
has a great many of them stopping
daily at her modest dwelling. In addi-
ton, some of them must go to the
cemetery and visit the Fritchie Tri-
angle. A great many of them stop for
a meal at the Barbara Fritchie tea
room. A good business is handled by
the postcard dealers and makers of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1937-02-18
Dame Observation-Disclosures

volley was discharged at the window
from which it was displayed. The flag
staff was partly broken so that the
fay dropped; the old lady drew it in,
broke off the fragment and, taking
the stump with the flag still attached to
it in her hand, stretched herself as
far out of the window as she could, held
the Stars and Stripes at arms length,
and cried out in voice of indignation
and sorrow: Fire at this old head,
then, boys; it is not more venerable
than your flag They fired no more,
but passed on in silence, and she Sc
cured the flag in its place, where it
remained unmolested during the whole
of the rebel occupation of the city.
'Stonewall' would not permit her to be
troubled"
If there were such discrepancies in
contemporary accounts of the incl
dent, there is little wonder that sew
enty-four years have produced wide
variety of versions. The most sur
prising element of the story is that
it has lived so long and gained in
credence and color with the years.
Many colorful incidents occurred in the
streets of Southern and Northern
towns during Civil War days, but few
of them had their Whittiers.
Mrs. Fritchie did not live to see the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1937-02-18
Swallow Falls CCC HilI-Billies
To Journey To Washington

Arrangements have been completed
for the second annual trek to Washing
ton, D. c., for members of the Swallow
Falls CCC Hill-billie band. The trip
will be made on February 81 and the
members will be guests of John R.
Small, educational adviser.
They will play their old-time square
dance music and ballads for the w. E.
D. o. Circle of the National Memorial
church of Washington on Saturday
evening, and Mr.. Small will lecture on
"Origins of American Folk Music.
Enrollees Delmar Martin, Raynold
Green, John Kershner, Ralph DERRICK,
and Izzy Lewis, who comprise the
group, will be taken on a sightseeing
tour of Washington. A radio broad
cast is also planned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1937-02-18

confectionery bearing the historic
DANES name and face, and the curious
do such things as purchase cookies
made in the tins used by Barbara
Fritchie."
The industry that has grown up
around the memory of Mrs. Fritchie
is directly attributable to John Green
leaf Whittier. A rather testy old lady
and very determined in her opinions,
Dame Barbara was a passionate
Northern sympathizer during the
Civil War, ever ready to give voice to
her ideas.
Whether or not she actually waved
the Union flag as Jackson marched
through Frederick cannot be proved
in the records. The question is an cleo
trio one in many Frederick homes.
There are some people still living
there who were youngsters on that
memorable day in 1862. Each has his
own version of the story. Other Fred
ericktonians have got their versions
from deceased relatives and friends.
Some will say that the Whittier poem
is accurate to the letter. Others will
say that, less Economically, Mrs. Frit-
chic, an aged invalid, hobbled to the
dormer window of her bedroom, shook
dust cloth over a group of drunken
soldiers on her steps and shouted an
grily, "Begone, you dirty pack"
Miss Abbott says her version Of the
legend has come to her, through three
or four different feelings, from Bar
bara herself. Hearing the troops ap-
preaching" she says, "she took her
silk flag from between the leaves Of
the family Bible and stepped out on
her front porch, thinking they were
Union soldiers. Immediately an Of
fcer rode up, telling her she had bet
ter go in with her flag or she might
be harmed. Another soldier said to
her, Give me your flag, granny, and
I'll stick it in my horses head No,
you can't have it, she said. One of the
men called out, Shoot her damned
head off,
"a higher officer rode forward and
turned angrily upon him, saying, If
you harm hair of her head I'll shoot
you down like dog Then turning to
the trembling old lady he said: go
on, granny, wave your flag as much
as you please"
According to Miss Abbott, the story
was related to Mrs. E. D. N. South
worth, of Georgetown, who related it
to Mr.. Whittier in the following note:
"Mrs. Barbara Fritchie, taking one of
the Union flags, went up to the top of
her house, opened a garnet window
and held it forth. The rebel army
marched up the street, saw the flag;
the order was given, Halt; Firev and a