Evening Star Newspaper, June 23, 1923, Page 17

REAL ESTATE. BUILDING PERMITS TOTAL 1S $430600 List Shows Home Erection Predominant—New Private School Planned. Home building predominates in the list of permits issued by the Dis- trict during the week. The list of permits lssued aggregates $430,600 in | construction costs. They follow: R. A. Vaughn, to build, 5320 Haw- | thorne place; $5,000. E. Gundersheimer Sons, to repair, 516 2d street, $15.000. H. L. Thornton, street; $4,000. Potomac Helghts church, 5118 Jew- ett streot; $15,000. H. C. Kinder, to build, 2675 Rhode Island avenue northeast; $7,000. to build, 6708 24 1605 Varnum street; $20,000. H. Huddleson, to bulld, ; 1613 Buchanan street; $20,000. The Fleischmann Company, to build, 24th and Channing streets northeast; R. Munro, to build, 1500-1528 Morse street northeast; $90,000. John _Lindsey, to ‘Tepair, 2120 N street; $3,000. Eliza_Phillips, to repair, 1600 21st street; $6,600. G. S. Seek, to bulld, 804-806 Fern $16,000. I. R. George, to repair, 3147 M street; $8,000. Victor Cahill, to build, 3032 Q street: $18,000. John M. Kemper, Jr. to bulld, 3704 22d street northeast; $6,000. James F. Seibold, to build, 2818 Brentwood road northeast; $4,000. W. Jardine, to build, 448'New York avenue; $20,000. L. R.'Wilson, to build, 1000 Jackson street; $6,000. C. L. Miller, to build, 1803 Kearney street; $6,500. Woodward & Veith, to build, 3720~ 3722 12th street northeast; $10,000. SENATOR SIMMONS’ HOME | SOLD TO REV. G. W. SMITH Senator Simmons has sold his home on the Washington-Baltimore boule- THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO! D. C. REALTORS PLAN FOR ANNUAL MEET Appoint Delegates to Attend ia tional Association Board Ses- sion in Cleveland. All arrangements for the attendance of the local realtors at the annual convention of the National Associa- tion of Real Estate Boards, to be held in Cleveland next week, have been completed, according to Charles S. Shreve, president of the Washington Real Estate Board. The total delega- tlon, including the ladies of the party, numbers fitty, several of whom will make the trip to Cleveland by auto- mobile. The major portion of the delegation, however, will go in spe- clal cars, which will leave Washing- ton Monday evening, arriving In Cleveland Tuesday morning, the day before the convention. Included in the party will be John 11. Weaver, past president of the {Washington board and also past presi- vard, at Muirkirk, Md., to Rev. George | ! wives were present. A luncheon and Miss O. S. Handy, Miss V. H. Simmons dent of the natlohal association. Mr. Weaver will take an active part in the meeting of the board of directors, which will be held the day before the opening of the convention. Owing to injuries received in a recent automo- bile accident, Willlam E. Shannon, a prominent member of the local board and director 6f the fiational associa- tion, will be unable to attend the convéntion. In addition to being a director, Mr. Shannoa is chairman of a special committee appointed by the | national assoclation to co-operate | with the government in securing ap- praisals of-.real estate’owned and leased by the government. This com- mittee, which has supervised all ap- praisais made for the government by constituent member boards through- out the country, will make a report to the board of directors. This report has been prepared and will be sub- | mitted to the parent Drgl&lzauon by | John A. Petty, secretary of the local board, who {8 acting as secretary to the special committee of the national association. In addition to this report, Mr. Petty 18 scheduled to address the secre- taries’ division of the national asso- ciation on the subject of government appraisals. Get-Together Meeting Held, A get-together meeting was held at the La Fayette Hotel on Thursday at which all the dlelegates and thelr program of entertalnment had been N, D. C, 8 provided by the convention committee under the direction of J. Walter O'Boyle, its chairman, and the local Téaltora poaotiosd seversl Washing: ton songs which they will sing in Cleveland. The delegation consists of H. Clif- ford Bangs, Harry K. Boss, W. Gilbert Dent, C. F. Donohoe, A. L. Donohoe, Earl E. Goss, W. K. Hartung, Joseph A. Herbert, jr.;' Loren M. Herbert, Arthur_C. ferael, Theodore M. Judd, Lee D. Latimer, H. Latane Lewis, Tom Lewls, J. Arthur Lewis, J. Walter O'Boyle, John A. Petty, W. L. King, H. L. Rust, jr.; H. L. Rust, Fred H. Ugast, John L. ver, Q.'B. Zant- zinger, Victor Cahill, Willhm Elljott, BEdward D. Coleman, Charles S. Shreve, David E. Barry, Frank A. O'Neil, W. T. Davis, John' G. Graham, F, C. Goodnow, R. L. Kane, John P, Gar- rett, Charles Caywood, H. G. Smithy, H. H. Carter, W. W. Taylor, James 8. Carpenter and Leo A. Walshe. PLAY PRESENTED. A play entitled “Mary Garden” was presented by the pupils of the first and second grades of the Stevens School as a feature of the closing ex- ercises. Teachers under whose direc- tion the production was staged are Miss M. B. Robinson, Miss B. V. Washington, Miss A. M. Woodson. and Miss C E. Waugh. ATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1923. REAL ESTATE. Sk L) PHILLIPS, ANNOUNCES SALE OF 10 HOUSES Most ot\l"nrcl:uu to Be Occupied by New Owners as Homes, The following transfers of real es- tate were made by the office of Wil- liam 8. Phillips during the week: Mrs. Margaret Seiss purchased the new home recently completed by Mr. Phillips at 6812 8th street northwest. This is one of an operation of six de- tached houses and contains seven rooms, Berkley Simpson purchased from Walter A. Dunigan one of the newly completed houses, 719 Jefferson street. This home contains six rooms. Maj. S. G. Talbott purchased from | Harry Wilson a bungalow at 2909 | Porter street northwest. This con- tains eight large rooms. John M. Moehring purchased from | B. H. Gruver one of the latter's re-| Mill road. This has seven rooms, | Charles H. Jennings purchased from | N. C. Murray the home at 1646 Irving | street northwest. This house is ar- ranged for two apartments contain- ‘ng five rooms each. Mrs. Caroline Lessard purchased from Frod H. Seitz the attractive de- | tached frame bungalow at 301 Carroll avenue, Takoma Park, Md. This home contains six rooms. Mrs. Jessie M. Cole purchased the | house at 1367 Meridian street from | Charles H. Jennings. This home con- | tains six rooms. i Mrs. Bridget C. Martin purchased from John B. Byers the dwelling at| 911 Kent place northeast. This has | six rooms. Mrs. Allc trom Charles W. King the dwelling at 45 Todd place northwest. | Frank J. Lochboehl purchased | from Mrs. Catherine Keen the two- story brick dwelllng at 545 11th street southeast. This is a home of six rooms. | CIRCULATION MEN ELECT. | GRAVENHURST, Ontario, June 23. —M. W. Florer of Dallas, Tex., was elected president of the International Circulation Managers' Assoclation, which closed its annual convention last night, ft was announced today.| Loulsville, cted for the | of New York in its claim c B. Laning purchased |t} cently completed houses, 2034 Plerce| next conventi UPHOLDS NEW YORK i CITY’S LAND CLAIM Decision of the New York suprems court this week has upheld the clty} owners”. ship of the block of land "nown as the Dyckman Oval, in a acclsion of Interest to members of the National Assoclation of Real Estate Boards in New York and in other cities where title contests are going on based on land grants. The New York , based on a grant made to by Colonial Governor Dongan ts a_cloud over the twenty-four blocks of prop- the same district now held, ip. These lands ~ lions of dollars. Policies is: d titles in the district by ce companies are sald to total $5.000,000, = The cha city of land between nted to the tideway, or low-water, tideway Sherman Harlem at the ant was made. carried to Dongan will ivision. W. Smith, who will occupy the prem- ises as his home. The sale was made through the office of Shannon & Luchs. The tract contains fifty-four acres and has, in addition to the manor house, two barns and other outbuildings. The Misses Maret, to build school at 2116 Kalorama road; $48,000. Dr. M. Bennett, to build, 245 Pea- body street; $2,000. Little & Marshall, to build, 6308 3d street; $4,500. C. H. Smal, M| street; $8,000. | HELD FOR MURDERING NEGRO H. R. Howenstein, to build, " 99-107 | 5 * 2 BARDEN' VN, s 23.—W. Rhode Island avenue northeast and | gy’ Graniham, Harre Tobimson and 100-106 U street northeast; $54,000. |John W. Sheffield, two of them for- ! s emiian it Cool—Comfortable | street northe $5.000, {charged with killing J. P. McMullen, . B 628 Pennsyl- Vvania avenue; $3,500. AN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL BUILT DETACHED HOME Tapestry Brick Away' From the City’s Fierce Humidit to repair, 1515 s killed by “persons un- Tell Mother to See H. L. THORNTON’S NEW BUNGALOWS 2 Sold This Week Nos. 21 and 23 Elm Ave. and 6713 and 15 2nd St., Near Laurel Ave., Takoma Park. These homes are ideal in plan, location, construction and decorations. In addition to the rooms shown, there is space to make two or three large rooms on the second floor when you require more bedrooms. The exteriors are very attracti Houses have all modern improve- ments, including open fireplaces and hot-water heat. Large lots, with room for garden and chickens. Prices, $9,000 to $9,500. Terms easy. On Sunday take 14th st. cars marked “Takoma Park” and get off at end of fine. Inquire at No. 31 Laurel Ave. for H. L. Thornton’s new houses. H. L. THORNTON Owner and Builder Office—1416 F Street Northwest Phones—Office, Main 7403; Home, Columbia 4957 S N . C. Karr, to repair, aged negro, the night of May 29. A Chas. J. Walker, to build, 1323-1325 Che \D Chase, D.- C. preliminary hearing will be asked for immediately, it was said today. The | Longfellow street; $1400. men were members the coroner's Charles J. Walker, to bulld, 1316- | jury that brought in a verdict that 1318 Madison street; $14.000, { the negro w L. E. Breuninger & Sons, to build, known to u: Only a few of the WALKER-BUILT Detached houses remain unsold in the vicinity of Jenifer and 41st streets—a beautiful section, abounding in fine homes, and a location that is one of the highest in D. C.—always cool, inviting, comfort- able—the ideal place for the little ones and the ; older ones also. | | ' | Open All Day Tomorrow Situated on a large ot 50x125 feet. This home contains nine large rooms and three baths, including servant's room and bath, built-in breakfast porch and sleeping porches, with a large double garage in rear on paved alley. An inspection will convince you of the unusual value offered in this house OPEN FOR YOUR INSPECTION EVERY DAY AND EVENING L. E. BREUNINGER & SONS Phone Main 6140 706 Colorado Bldg. lol——lolc—=lal—=|al——=|a|—=|o| —= |0} =—| 5 Rooms and Bath to 8 Rooms and 2 Baths 8 Rooms—Splendidly Proportiqn 5 Rooms and Bath Main 2690 _m fl | fl m =D ee==EE==a A on Smaller Houses-—-Easy Terms on All A Superb Location-A Wide Selection of Houses A high altitude is much to be desired, fits of a constant refrcshin% from the sweltering heat o and the purchasers of homes in this fast-growing scction are receiving the bene- breeze every night and nearly always throughout the entire day. It is a_wonderful relief the city. Yet these advantages can be obtained in this section without going too far away from the business districts. “In the immediate location are to be found churches and schools of all denominations, stores and car lines, The widening of Piney Branch Road to one of Washington’s handsomest boulevards is sure to enhance the value of this ground, which is adjacent to it—and this will be at no cost to the buyer. You have a wonderful variety of homes to choose from—all finished and ready for immediate occupancy. The terms, which range as low as $750 cash, are the easiest to be had on any high-class property. It is a won derful opportunity ta buy a lovely home with the smallest outlay, both in total price and immediate cash. See these houses Sunday and you will agree. 512 Whittier St. N.W. For the fam 6815 9th St. N.W. Large rooms, with exceptionally fine light and ven- tilation, mark this_house. There is a distigct home atmosphere that will please you. The first floor con- y seeking a compact, labor-saving home, with few but large and comfortabl s, this 5-room bungalow is ideal. A charming exterior, fraught with pos- sibilities for landscaping, is combined with an excellent interior arrangement to make this tains entrance hall, big living room, with open fire- place and built-in bookcases; large dining room, with plenty of wall space, and a_kitchen that is really a tri- umph. There is a fine outside pantry and a back tair- 2 of This Group Already Sold 1t affords a fine, big liv two full-sized bedrooms, tile b: porches. You will he entirely a most pleasing home. kitchen, iront and rear pleased with this house. The price and terms are easily the best in the city. $750 w Four full bedrooms and a glassed and plastered sleeping porch make a splendid upstairs arrangement. A large -attic. insures cool sleeping rooms. We are .offering especially attractive terms. To inspect: Take 9th St. Car marked “Takoma” to 9th and Butternut Sts., walk ; square south. 8 Rooms—2 Baths cash and easy monthly payments. To inspect: Take 9th St. Car marked “Takoma” to Sth and Butternut Sts., walk south to Whittier. 6 Rooms and Bath 5 and 6 Room Bungalows—Whittier St. Two of this group—offered for the first time today—were sold before completion. Your inspection Sunday will convince you that these buyers used excellent judgment. Any of the remaining five homes in this group may be bought with as little as.$750 cash and a monthly payment less than rent. You will undoubtedly be impressed with the time and thought spent in this entire development, and if you dre seeking a lrome one of the styles should suit you. Pay us your visit now. . . 524 Whittier St. N.W. This semi-bungalow contains six dandy rooms. #living room, which has an open fireplace, runs entire width of the house; the dining room affords plenty of wall space and abundant light. The kitchen is con- veniently arranged and, in addition to an outside pantry has the latest plumbing fixtures and cabinets. The up- stairs contains three bedrooms and a bath with built-in fixtures. There is a concrete front porch. The con- veniences in this house are those found in the finest homes. You could not wish for more. The terms, of $750 cash with balance less' than rent, are cértainly the easiest to be had anywhere. To inspect: Take 9th St. Car marked “Takoma” to Sth and Butternut Sts. and walk south to Whittier. All Houses Open Till 9 P.M. l.?afly‘and Sunday - : - ofge Wm. S. Phillips t Realtor—Builder s The Phillips Building Member of the Washington Real Estate Board The the 6813 Sth St. N.W. This two.family arrangement has been one of the most popular houses we have ever built. Five large rooms and bath, including living room, with real wood- burning fireplace; nicely c{)mportioncd dining room and kitchen and 2 good, big bedrooms are included downstairs. Upstairs can easily be arranged for a 3-room, bath and kitchenette apartment. With a very reasonable cash payment, the rent from this floor will practically carry the house. It is a wonderful opportunity to get a beau- tiful home with the least possible outfay. To_inspect: Take 9th St. Car marked “Takoma” to 9th and Butternut Sts.,,walk %; block south. . o 15th St. at K 'v}-w;'w-"«xxllxtxuz.exe.' 8