M. E. CHURCH

E. R. SWETNAM

M. D. HALL

S. R. DONOHOE

C. VERNON FORD

T. B. PUTNAM

Deposits solicited. Negotiable paper discounted. We have unsurpa.s.sed facilities for making collections. Collections made free of charge to depositors. Every accommodation consistent with prudent business methods will be extended to our patrons. Small deposits receive the same attention as large ones. Prompt attention given to all business. Loans negotiated.

[Ill.u.s.tration: Dr. N. F. Graham]

A BRANCH HERE

French Steam Laundry

We doubt if there is a better laundry in the country than the French Steam Laundry. By best, we mean the quality of work done and the care exercised to guard the interest of patrons.

We have become one of their authorized agents, and before accepting the agency, satisfied ourselves as to the superior excellence of this laundry's service.

F. P. WELLER, Druggist

3534 M Street Northwest

"Right by the Aqueduct"

[Ill.u.s.tration: Capt. M. S. Roberts]

CHAS. L. BLANTON'S BLACK MINORCAS BARRED ROCKS ...

_FALLS CHURCH, VA._

There is nothing that costs so little and gives such returns as poultry.

For the past ten years I have been breeding Barred Plymouth Rocks and Black Minorcas and have produced many high scoring exhibition birds that have carried off honors in some of the largest shows in the United States in very strong compet.i.tion.

LIST OF WINNINGS

At Upper Marlboro, Md., September, 1898, 1st pen, 1st c.o.c.kerel, and 1st pullet, Black Minorcas; 2d pen, 2d c.o.c.kerel, and 1st pullet, Barred Plymouth Rocks.

At Hamilton, Va., November, 1898, 1st, 2d, and 3d pullets, 1st c.o.c.kerel, and 1st and 2d pens, Black Minorcas.

At Washington, D. C., January, 1899, 1st and 2d hens, 2d and 4th pullets, and 3d and 4th pens, Black Minorcas; 5th pen, Barred Plymouth Rocks. Also special for Black Minorca hen.

At Rockville, Md., September, 1899, 1st pen, 1st c.o.c.k, and 1st and 2d hens, Black Minorcas; 2d pen, Barred Plymouth Rocks.

At Hagerstown, Md., October, 1899, on three entries, 1st hen, 1st pullet, and 4th c.o.c.kerel, Black Minorcas.

At Hamilton, Va., November, 1899, 2d pen, 1st c.o.c.k, 1st, 2d, and 3d c.o.c.kerels (13 in cla.s.s), 2d, 3d, and 4th hens, and 2d, 3d, and 4th pullets, Black Minorcas. Also special on Black Minorca c.o.c.k, and silver trophy cup for the best display of Black Minorcas.

At Laurel, Md., January, 1900, on Black Minorcas, 1st pen, 2d c.o.c.k, 1st hen, 1st and 3d c.o.c.kerels, 1st and 2d pullets. Special on display. 1st on Barred Rock c.o.c.kerel, (19 in cla.s.s).

At Hamilton, Va., October, 1900, on Black Minorcas, won 1st and 3d c.o.c.ks, 3d and 4th hens, 1st and 4th c.o.c.kerels, 1st and 4th pullets, 2d and 4th pens. Three out of four specials; tied for best display, and received a silver cup for highest-scoring display.

At the great Philadelphia Poultry Show, held at Philadelphia, Pa., December, 1900, won, on Black Minorcas, 1st pen, 2d c.o.c.k, 5th hen, 2d and 4th c.o.c.kerels, 2d and 4th pullets. Special on pen. Special on best display.

At Philadelphia, Pa., January, 1901, in the largest and best cla.s.s of Minorcas ever brought together in America up to that time, I won seven regular prizes and thirteen specials. At this show I had three of the largest c.o.c.kerels ever shown at one time by a single exhibitor, their combined weight being 29 pounds. In a cla.s.s of sixty-four females I won first on the best shaped bird. Also, won nearest to ideal comb on a c.o.c.kbird in a cla.s.s of nineteen.

Eggs in season at $3 per sitting, two sittings, $5. Birds a matter of correspondence. Address all communications to

CHARLES L. BLANTON, East Falls Church, Va.

[Ill.u.s.tration: The Misses Birch]

... FALLS CHURCH BAKERY ...

HOME-MADE BREAD, PIES AND CAKES

Geo. L. Erwin

PHONE NO. 1

Falls Church, Va.

SALESROOM IN POST OFFICE BUILDING

Bread and orders delivered daily without extra cost, at all residences in Falls Church, Vienna, Dunnloring, Lewinsville, Langley, b.a.l.l.ston, Bailey's X Roads, Halls Hill and Merrifield.

[Ill.u.s.tration: Rev. H. A. Beach]

[Ill.u.s.tration: Congregational Church]