Evening Star Newspaper, August 30, 1924, Page 14

14 REAL - BULDIG PERMIT * NEAR LOW PONT ‘ With Real Estate Men Rest- ing, Total for Week Is Only $180,450. i~ Building permits issued by the office fof the building inspector this week were the lightest for some time, with {a total of $180,450. Many of the real " estate men are out of town on vaca- tions and plan to start construction Iprojects when they return. Many ¢oncerns are also planning improve- ‘ments in the future. ESTATE. FINDS MIDSUMMER PINE IN INCREASED DEMAND Southern Association Reports In- dication of Soundness in Lumber Industry’s General Condition. NEW ORLEANS, present midsummer Southern pine lumber and timber is almost 40 per cent greater than in the corresponding period last year, and the statistical status of the in- dustry indicates a soundness in the industry’s general condition that has not been equaled since 1517, according to the Southern Pine Association’s “Economics and. Statistics Builetin” for August, which has just been fs- sued. Among other information concern- ing the general business situation of the country mentioned is that reve- nue car loadings reached tho high point thus far for the year during the week ended August 2; that re- cent government estimates forecast August 30.—The demand for THE EVENING STAR, country outside of New York city during July, 1924, exceeding by a considerable margin the value of per- mits and contracts recorded in July last vear, the banner building year in the Nation's history. The con- struction record for the first seven months of 1924 shows a substantial gain over the same period of 1923. The bulletin mentions that in the period from July 11 to August 15, 1924, weekly orders received for Southern pine, as reported to the Southern Pine Association by an av- erage of 126 subscribing mills, have averaged 678,273 feet per mill, or 6.1 per cent above normal production. This is an increase in demand of 39.6 per cent over the similar period a year ago. Weekly shipments during this perfod averaged 598,710 feet per mill, or 93.7 per cent of normal and 10.7 per cent above the corresponding period last vear. Weekly production averaged 544,672 feet per mill, or 8§5.2 per cent of normal, or 5.8 per cen: under that of the same period a year | == ago. McCormick Visits Herriot. COURSE FOR SALESMEN. Realty Concern Opens School of Instruction for Its Employes. A public speaking course is being given to the sales force of McKeever & Goss. The firm is conducting an instruction school for all its em- ployes. Concelving the idea some time ago that its salesmen®would be better equipped to serve the public by re- celving a course of instruction in public speaking, this firm secured the services of Caleb W. O'Connor, who for the past 10 weeks has been meeting the saled organimtion of 1y the firm once a week for the pur- pose of instruction. During this in- struction each salesman has spoken at least four times. The prelim- inary work has now been completed nd from the force of 20 contestants . Branch Office DISTRICT WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1924, 6 have been selected for the final con- test, awarded a gold watch as a prize. The final event will take place short- REAL ESTATE. following men Rave been selected as rme; i i contestants: Messrs. Salkeld, Finn, Sfek Farmer Believed Slain. Roberts, Ayre, Crane and Caldwell.| MURFREESBORO, Tenn., August The judge of this contest will be|30.—A searching party of 50 men. James P. Schick of Washington. led by the sheriff, country outh of here in search of the body of George Earls, Bel Buckle County, whose blood-stain.d buggy was found yesterday mornis is scouring thel5 miles south of Murfreesboro. HYATTSVILLE HILLS Which One of These Homes Would You Like to Own? $500.00 Down and Take the winner of which will be after the 1st of September. The | | | | | | | | | o} brighter crop prospects and improve- ments in agricultural conditions, and that the midsummer building demand continues exceptionally active, the value of both building permits is- sued and contracts awarded in this Most of the construction permits -issued this week are for dwellings, ‘with a number of alterations and re- s pairs in now existing structures. i The permits issued were as follows: i W.E. Gaylor, to build house at 3132 . W street southeast; $2,000. . National Academy of Sciences, #nstall elevator; $2,000. i Federai Realty and Improvement :Company, to build houses at 512 5123 and 5212 Lee street northeas iand at 5122 Sheriff road northeast; 312,500, Stroehecker Construction Company, %o build house at 1214 Floral stree 2$7.000. Albert E. and Sarah A. Hubschman, ito build house at 5512 Nevada avenue; %87.000. ¢! W. C."Gatewood, to build automobile .truck building and repair shop at 1029 29th street: $1.200. : is Mairman, to repair houses at to 1534 Levis street northeast; By the Awsociated Press. PARIS, August 30.—Premier Her- riot today received Medill McCor- mick, United States Senator from Illinois, and conversed with him for NATIONAL BANK Your Choice Conn. Ave. and K Street 3 No Parking Restrictions “park Your Car at the Door” Balance on Easy Terms to Hyattsville, Maryland A Solution to the House-Seeker’s Query— “Where Shall 1 Buy?” An inspection of these homes will convince you that you will make no mistake in buying one of our newly built homes located at— 611 to 629 Morton Pl. N.E. They are complete in every detail, and are similar to a row recently finished and sold one block north, on Orleans Street. They are only about a block from the car line and two blocks south of Gallaudet College. $6,950 If you are in search of real value in a real home, then come out and inspect this property. By investing in a modern, well constructed, well located home on Morton Place you will save many dollars, —is fast bécoming the ideal suburb of Washington. Property has not taken an abnormal jump in this beau- tiful section, but the increase has been steady which is a healthy sign. Andrew Carnegie said: “The wise man or woman of today invests in real estate—Suburban real estate.” American Security & Trust Co, to jerect mezzanine balcony in the bank ‘building at 700 Fifteenth street; £34,000. {. Winfield Preston, to build four “houses at 3533 to 3539 Sixteenth istreet: $50,000. 3 Calvary M. E. Church. to make re- fpairs and alterations: $10.000. Trustees of the Pilgrim Baptist fChurch, to build church at 1229 .Third street gouthwest; $20,000. . George D. Powell, to make repairs “on house at 14 D street southeast; $1,000. C. J. Chamberlaln, to build store at 4101 Fessenden street: §8,000. Harry Kite, to build six houses at from 730 to 740 Fairmont street; £$30.000, John E. 1204 E: ;! E. brick: 3 bedrooms on floor; hot - water electric fixtures and : gas stove and sani- tary sink iIn kitchen: gas R heater and laundry tubs in cellar; built-in garage; front porch; sanitary terraced front d rear alley and batl second hea ligh Priced At Easy Terms Give us the privilege of showing you some of the beautiful homes in Hyattsville before buying elsewhere. 0. B. ZANTZINGER Office Open Sunday and Monday. 74 Maryland Ave. Phone Hyattsville 72 Walsh, to build house at t Capitol street; $12,000. . Agate, to build private garage ar of 1433 D street southeast; How to Reach the Property TAKE SEVENTH STREET CAR Come and See for Yourself! M A RKED “NAVY YARD” AND RIDE TO The sample house, at 29 Morton Place N.E, Is open and SIXTH AND FLORIDA 2 pm. to 9 p.m. every day in the week. A repre- lighted from 2 AVE. N.E., WALK ONE ¢ ¢ this company is on hand during those hours to BLOCK 'SIOUMH 0 Sotst any “wer any inquiries you may make. Come out today or to- MORTON PLACE: OR morrow: MOTOR OUT FLORIDA MOToW* AVE. THE SAME WAY. C. H. Small & Co. Owners and Builders 1515 M Street N.W. Telephone Main 686 fin es Heilprin, to fhake repairs and .alterations on store at 1327 F street; $5,000. David Feldman, to build house at 6701 Second street: $6.500. : 100 ORPHANS sfiicxsu. “Poisoned by Drinking Water at “Alabama Home, But Will Recover. SELMA, Ala., August 30.—More than 100 inmates of the Methodist Orphan- age. who were made Il by what is ‘believed to have been poisoned water, mre recovering. The'water is thought 10 have been infected from chemicals and materials used in soldering joints ©f a new main. © All the doctors and nurses in town were called out last night to attend “the children. Although many of them . Awere nauseated and in some cases Prostrated by the iliness, all of them are out of danger today, according to Bupt. Northcutt. HIGHLAND PARK,D.C. 10c to 15¢ rooinow: The Opportunity You Have Been Waiting For! These high, level, beautiful lots at an astonishingly low price—and remember— We Finance Your Home! People who came last Sunday marveled at the nat- ural beauty of Highland Park, D. C. They marveled at the progress made—wide, hard surfaced streets, good the year round—gas, electricity, city water. Concrete sidewalks being laid and best of all— They Bought $6,000.00 Worth of Lots They gave us contracts for five splendid houses to be started at once. They’re bringing their friends! You’'ll have to hurry! Prices Advance in the Autumn Come Saturday! Come Sunday! Come Labor Day! Office on Property, Open All Day and Evening ‘To Reach Highland Park, D. C. 1. Drive out Pennsylvania Avenue S.E.across the bridge to top of first hill. Turn right at Branch Avenue. 2. Take car to 17th and Pa. Ave. S.E. Our auto will meet you there after 2 P.M. Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day. 3. Phone our city office, Franklin 965, for salesman to drive you out. phone, Franklin 5528. ALGER AND COMPANY 310 Evans Bldg. Ph. Frank. 965 1420 New York Ave. Evening Frank. 5528 | fl E l u ! fl Q GOOD HOPE HILLS “WASHINGTON’S EASTERN OUTPOST” Maybe Good Hope Hills and the attention IT is attracting IS the reason for this new direction of growth, but we believe it is something more far-reaching than this. We believe that George Washington KNEW what he was about when he faced the Capitol to greet the morning sun, and laid it out TO GROW EAST. YOUR OPPORTUNITY —EAST— The New Direction of Growth Whatever the reason for this sudden change of public favor to the East, it makes your OPPORTUNITY. Here you may secure your home among congenial, refined people, carefully restricted, ALL improvements—by the way—come out and SEE—SEE WHETHER THESE IMPROVEMENTS ARE ACTUALLY BEING PUT IN. But do it NOW—there are TWO or MORE lots less EVERY DAY. LABOR DAY FOLKS We'd like to have you spend a few hours here Labor Day. If you haven’t decided just where to go or what to do, make up a little picnic party and come on out. You are welcome to use our beautiful community park and its shaded crystal cold springs of pure water. Sooner or Later You’ll Want to See GOOD HOPE HILLS The Sooner You Do—the Better for You - n|c———[a|——=]a[c———|na] ' e[ sle——— il it [c——[o[—d] Evening | Two Good Ways to Drive Out Go out Pa. Ave. across the bridge, up 25th St. S.E. * to Good Hope Hills. oR Drive down 11th St., cross the bridge, turn left up Good Hope Road to property. : Our Car Leaves Daily From 1406 H St. N.W., at 9:30—1:30—4:45 Or Will Call for You. == i Washington Home Builders 1406 H St. N.W. You may send me a FREE copy of Good Hope News—and information concerning your Home Owning Club. ! | | Lfl, | | ! [ole———[ale—=]a|——|a[c——=|ajc——al——=[a|c——|a|—=[a|———=[a|———[n] Phone =t laj——n il vol———|o|c——=lalc——=3|o|——[n|—=—[alc——|c——|a[—4] lo|——=|al——=|s|——=|al——l——=|a]c———=]a|———]a[———=]q] 7