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THE CHAT, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER-18, 1926 Martin's Takes Over More Ground Floor in Offerman Building Another chapter will be written in the history of the progress of the retail department store business of Brooklyn, and particularly along the borough's chief mart of trade, Fulton street, when Martin's, at Fulton, Bridge and Duffeld streets takes over, within the next few weeks, the remaining space of the ground floor of the Offerman Building. The plan to 'transform this part of the Offerman Building into part of volved the Bickford's resMartin's department, intaurant and of the United Cigar store adjoining it. The leases held by these two stores expired this summer and work of remodeling begun immediately upon their vacating, the premises. As leases on floors expire, and as more space is required, Martin's will branch out until, finally, they will occupy every part of the big seven story building. This new section for the main floor, comprising approximately 10,000 feet, is to house a large and square complete men's furnishings depart- WHEN WINTER COMES ARE PREPARED? Heating Specialists Satisfaction Guaranteed--Reasonable Repairing EASY TERMS, Peter Pan Home Heating Co.

320 FRANKLIN AVE, Prospect 1140 ment. This will be one of the best equipped men's furnishing shops in Brooklyn, supplement the men's clothing department opened this spring. Work is to be completed by the 1st October, in time for the opening of Martin's Twenty-Third Anniversary Sale sale which marks 23 of phenomenal growth alyears most without parallel in retail store history. years ago Martin's was a small cloak and suit shop, occupying the second floor of the present building at the corner of Fulton and Bridge streets. It has grown with such rapid strides that today Martin's occupies a building with a frontage of nearly 200 feet on Fulton street, 150 feet on Bridge street and 90 feet on Duffield street.

The most startling growth nas been made within pother past two years. Ir the fall of floor space of the store was more than doubled by taking over 26,000 square feet on the ground floor, formerly' occupied by the famous old Silsbee restaurant. At this time existing departments were enlarged and several new ones added. The next great step was the opening of the Daylight Subway store, beneath the new main floor, also comprising 26,000 square feet. This was accomplished in the fall of 1925.

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Early this month a department for women's' fine shoes was opened on the main floor. The Sale in October, besides emphasizing the 23 years of remarkable business' success of the firm, marks as well the acquisition of the final section of the ground floor of the Martin Building, and the opening of the new men's furnishings department, the fifth new department within eight months. Brooklynites who have followed the development of business on Fulton street, will remember that in earlier days this thoroughfare was regarded as a "one-side" street, and some may recall the story of the merchant who handed out one. dollar bills in order to induce people to walk on. the "wrong side" the street.

Present day business houses on this so-called "wrong side" prove how well founded was faith of those men who defied the "jinx" and laid the foundations of future prosperity where less far sighted men could see only failure. The former Offerman Building, which between 1892 by ofMartinisa store, erected ferman for Wechsler Brothers, and was first a department store of considerable size. Wechsler Brothers occupied the premises from the time it was completed until 1894, when Henry Offerman took over the business. died in 1896, and shortly after his death the store was taken over by H. B.

Claflin, who put in as manager, Joseph. H. Bauland. The store wa3 run under the latter's name, being krown as Joseph H. Bauland and Company.

Following the five years of Mr. Bauland's management, Mr. Claflin gave the direction of the business to a trusted employee, William H. Chapman, and the firm name was again changed, this, time to Chapman and continued under this name until its dissolution in 1907. In this year the Darlington Company leased the property for department store purposes, but gave up the plan as a result of the financial panic which had just set in.

In 1909, after being closed for two years for' alterations and repairs, the structure was reopened as an office building with stores on the ground floor. The building continued as the home of offices and stores until it was purchased by Martin's from the Offerman estate in 1923 and taken over in the development of Greater Martin's. CORNERSTONE OF MOORE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL PLACED LAST SUNDAY Prominent Catholic clergy and laity took part in the cornerstone laying ceremonies of the Moore memorial, the new St. John's College High School, at Lewis avenue and Hart street, Sunday afternoon. The Very Rev.

Mons. Joseph McSorley, superior general of the Paulist Fathers and a former student of St. John's College, made the principal address. The laying of the cornerstone was done by the Very Rev. Mons.

Thomas A. Neummey, rector of the Church of the Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hili. The societies of the Church of St. John the Baptist were represented in large They heard Monsignor McSorley tell of the necessity of religion in education and the incompleteness of any education without the religious factor. He described the accomplishments attained by Catholic education.

He spoke of the great work of the Vincentian Fathers, the order which conducts St. John's College, particularly of the late Father: Deandries, whose beatification. has, been introduced at Rome. Willa Grimes, president of the Alumni Association, spoke on behaif of the former students of St. John's.

The other speakers were Dr. Philip A. Brennan and John F. Keeney, both members of the board of trustees. The Rev.

John J. Cloonan, president of St. John's, who officiated at the ceremonies, read the document that was placed in the cornerstone. The school will be a memorial to the Very Rev. John W.

Moore, for twenty years head of the Lewis avenue institution. He died last year. It will cost about $600,000. The building wilL de completed early in 1927 when the, high school department will move IN DAYS OF OUR FOREFATHERS Women Prepared Their Own Medicines The wise pioneer women learned to gather, in woods fields, the remedies the Indians used. From the rafters of colonial houses, hung great bunches of dried roots and herbs.

From these, in times of sickness, the busy mother, brewed and powerful reme- dies. From roots and herbs, Lydia E. Pinkham, a descendant of these sturdy pioneers, made her Vegetable Compound. The beneficial effects of this dependable medicine are vouched for by hundreds of women who tell of returning health and energy. Mrs.

Wm. Kraft of 2838 Vinewood Detroit, saw a Pinkham advertisement in the "News" one day and made up her mind that she would give the Compound a trial. At that time she was very weak. "After the first she writes, "I began to feel better and like a new woman after taking six bottles. I recommend it to others and always keep a bottle in the house." Lydia E.

Pinkham's' Vegetable Compound has helped other women, why shouldn't it help you? to the new structure, their old quarters being taken over by the college students. Surprise Shower A dinner followed by 1 a surprise shower was given to Miss Edythe Marth, 228 Bainbridge street, in honor of her engagement to Mr. Wm. Findlay of Flatbush, by her grandfather, Mr. and Mrs.

Newell, 387A McDonough street. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. R. Henry, Mr.

and Mrs. John MacComack, Mrs. Wm. Mr. and Mrs.

N. Newell, Mr. and Mrs. R. Marth, Edythe and Gilert Marth.

MRS. SHARPE HOSTESS TO FRIENDS AT LUNCHEON Mrs. Joseph Sharpe, of 741 WashIngton avenue, gave a luncheon to several of her friends on Wednesday, September 8. The Adelphians, ladies' quartet, which sings over the radio of Station WEAF on Friday evenings at 8:30 o'clock, entertained the guests. All assured Mrs.

Sharpe of having spent a very enjoyable afternoon. Those present were: Mrs. Percy Rollings, of Port Richmond, Staten Island; Mrs. Chas. Schott, Mrs.

Geo. Terry, Mrs. Harry L. Onkers, Mrs. Emily Johnson, Miss Mildred Johnson, Miss Annie Hart, Miss Margaret Murch, Mrs.

Emily Metzler, Miss Anna L. Dwyer, Mrs. Rhoda Rapp, Mrs. Fred' Morris, Miss Cordelia Murch, Mrs. Albert Murch, Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Morris, of 463 Bainbridge street; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H.

Schott. Miss Cordella Murch motored Ridgewood, N. to take luncheon with her friend, Mrs. Frank Farrell, and enjoyed the day. Mere Schott remained over to spend week's vacation with his friend Frank.

L. I. CHAMBER HEAD TO SPEAK AT WOODMERE President Arthur S. Somers of the Long Island Chamber of Commerce, will be the principal speaker at the meeting of the Exchange Club of Woodmere and Hewlett at Woodmere on October 7. Other speakers will be President Moses of the Long Island State Park Commission, former Senator Thomas McWhinney and Frank G.

Holly, Nassau County vice-president of the Long Island Chamber of Commerce, MISS BLANCHE DAVIS WEDS DAVID TREDWELL HARRISON The marriage of Miss Blanche Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adams Davis, of 209 Barbey to Tredwell Harrison, son of Robertson Mrs. David Harrison, of 78 West 180th street, New York, was solemnized in the Arlington Avenue Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, September 14, at 8 o'clock in the evening. ceremony was performed by the John H.

Kerr, D.D., unTheRe der a bower of yellow, lavender and white asters at the foot of the chancel, which was adorned with palms, ferns and flowers of the prevailing colors The pews were draped along the middie aisle with streamers of whire caught here and there with dainty bouquets of asters. The bride was very lovely in a gown of Ivory crepe satin, beaded In pearl and crystals. A beautiful veil of Rose point lace and tulle, caught up with orange blossoms, flowed behind the bride as she marched up the aisle leaning on the arm of her father. She carried 8 shower bouquet of white roses and lilies-of-the-valley. The maid of honor, Miss Martha Mabel Davis, sister of the bride, was attractively gowned in lavender satin crepe chiffon, trimmed with gold and lavender velvet ribbon flowers.

She carried Xe bouquet of yellow roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Gloria Harrison, of New York City, sister of the groom; Miss Ida Grace Bradley, of East Northfield, Miss Kathryn McCully, of Brooklyn, and Miss Efta Grabill, of Washington, D. schoolmates of the bride. They were lavender and yellow taffeta, and carried, bouquets of lavender asters yellow roses. The flower girl was Miss Estelle Forbes, of Santa Monica, cutely dressed in yellow and carrying a gold basket filled with yellow rose petals which she strewed in the path of the bride as she marched to the altar, The best man was Mr.

Robert Glover, of Richmond Hill, a friend of the groom. The ushers were Mr. Robert Reid, cousin of the groom; Mr. Howard Hogg, a friend; Mr. Alden E.

Stilson and Mr. Earl N. Stilson, of Richmond Hill, cousins of the bride. While the friends were waiting at the church for the arrival of the wedding party, they were entertained with an organ recital by Mr. Lee W.

Bennett, consisting of harmonies dear to the hearts of all. During the ceremony the organist played very softly, Promise Me." The ceremony was followed by a reception to 70 immediate relatives and oldest friends and a supper at the home of the bride's parents. The home decorations were in the colors of lavender, white and yellow. The maid of honor was presented with a lovely lavaliere from the bride. bridesmaids each received bracelet.

The groom presented best man and the ushers with cuff links. The bridal couple were the recipients of many handsome gifts. The newlyweds left for a honeymoon to be spent in the Adirondacks. On their return they will make their home in Kew Gardens. Among the guests at the home were: Rev.

J. H. Kerr, D.D., Mrs. David Harrison, Mrs. John Reld, Mrs.

Robert Reid, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Forbes and famly, Mrs. Violet Williams and family, Mr.

and Mrs. George Debevoise, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Romel, Mr. and Mrs.

F. Glover and family, Mr. John Farbridge, Miss Anna Farbridge, Mrs. G. Muir, Mrs.

W. H. Alexander, Mrs. Grace Davis and son Emry, Miss Ida Grace Bradley, Mr. and Mrs.

E. Stilson, Mr. 'and Mrs. Alden E. Stilson, Mr.

Earl N. Stilson, Mr. Mrs. H. W.

Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Emry Davis, Mr. and Mrs. A.

W. Davis and son Emry, Miss Florence Rockefeller, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Dickey, Miss Dorothy Kusch, Mr. 'Irving Bennett, Miss Evelyn Konigsburg, Miss A. M.

Meyersrose, Oliver Olson, Miss D. Augustine, Mr. 'and Mrs. Howard Hueston, Mr. and Mrs.

E. P. Malinson, Miss Ella Jensen, Mrs. Harold Weber. MEAT A Good Definition Minister-Can you gentleman is, little Little Boy--Yes, sir.

up boy that used to -The Outlook. the 10 OCT. 4 the There is something in the air! A CREWS FOR LIBERAL WET CANDIDATE, GIVEN SHRIEVALTY BOOM "The trouble with the Repubilcan party in the city and state is that it forgets the Tom, Dick and Harry type and devotes its attention to the Archibald, high-hat type," declared John R. Crews, clerk of the Second District Municipal Court and Republican leader of the Sixth. A.

at a dinner given in his honor Sunday night, at the Hotel St. George, by the Italian-American Republican Club of the Sixth A. D. Crews, one of the most militant leaders in the G. O.

P. State Committee, said the Gubernatorial, slate makers must select "wili not be insistent on a State Prohibition, The dinner launched a boom for the Sixth A. D. leader as the party choice for the shrievalty nomination next year. Deputy Attorney General Nicholas Selvaggi was toastmaster and the speakers, in addition to the guest of honor, included Miss Margaret Bergen, co-leader of the Sixth A.

Deputy Attorney General Israel M. Lerner, G. O. P. designee for justice of the City Court; Samuel Rubin, candidate for Congress; Benjamin Grinrod, designee for Senator; Harry Schwartz, who is running for Assembly in the Sixth A.

and Assemblyman Joseph A. Ricca. On behalf of the 200 members of the Italian- -American Repubican Club, the toastmaster presented a set of diamond-studded gold cuff links and studs to State Committeeman Crews. Music and dancing concluded the evening. The committee in charge included: Jacob Busa, chairman; John Randazzo, secretary; Andy Merlo, Frank De Stefano, Frank Laudani, Joseph M.

De Maria, Charles Clemenza, John Imbriano, Natale Panto, Frank Perricone, Stephen Anerta, Joseph. Zizzo, James Militello and John Montebello. LITERATURE COURSES LEADING TO HIGHER LICENSE AND COLLEGE DEGREE Place-St. John's College, Willoughbye and Lewis avenues, Brooklyn. Time-4 p.

m. Tuesday or Friday, afternoons from October, 1926, to June, 1927. Registration--Week of September 20; office of dean, St. John's College; telephone Bushwick 4800, Ext. 8.

Instructor--George J. Crane, M.A. English Department, Boys' High School, 12 years. Note--These two courses are recognized by the Board of Examiners Methods of Teaching English in High School--Tuesday afternoon, p. m.

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COMMERCE, CHAMBER DIRECTORS TO MAKE TOUR Preparations are being made for a two days' bus trip out on Long Island by executives and directors of the Long Island Chamber of Commerce. It is expected to take place early in October and will be a means of looking over the island and of meeting local representatives of various chambers of commerce and civio organizations in the Long Island villages. This is in accord the expressed intention of the executives, to take up at once the most vital island subjects and to co-ooperate to the fullest possible extent with local leaders in civio" Industrial and commercial affairs. BRO LYN EXP EXPOSITION Condueted by the BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Grand Central Palace Lexington Ave 8 46" Sept. to Oct.

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