Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1925, Page 21

REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ., SATURDAY. BUILDERS TO FIGHT INCREASES INWAGE Also Will Resist Further En-| croachment of Five-Day = | 2439 CALIFORNIA STREET SOLD MORTGAGES CLOG ’Unprecedented Number of COL. SHERRILL, IN FINAL WORD TO WASHINGTON, REVIEWS CITY’S GROWTH (Continued from Seventeenth Page.) COURT DOCKETS velopment was the passage of the act | afithorizing the Arlington Memorial Bridge project last Spring, followed by an appropriation of $500,000 on March 4 for the inauguration of that work. “This authorization provides for not only a beautiful granite bridge of nine Foreclosures of Record in DECEMBER 19, 1925. ones and the fmmediate approaches will be completed on March 4, 3 and the entire project with all park ?gvelopment will be finished five years ater. “Looking into the immediate future, the next great development for the City of Washington will be, in my opinfon, the commencement of an ex- tensive public building program in- volving &n expenditure of $50,000,000 in a period of from b to 10 years to provide the essential housing for the departments and independent estab- lishments of the Government at the Natlonal Capital. The necessity for rigid economy since the World War REAL ESTATE. 21 modious as to facilities, sultable to tion, but from the point of imminent fire haz: absolute collapse with the g of life and untold loss of irreplace- able records of governmental opera tions. “Another great develapment that is due to materialize in the near future is the building of a beautiful stadium capable of seating 100,000 people, suit- able for great natfonal and interna- tional games, particulazly foot ball, Olympic games and all kinds of track and fleld sports, except as to base the development of the National Cap ital, “I leave Washington with the great est regret. I am happy to have be connected with these many activit t development of the Natior leaving Washingtor for a dificult tion along the the Natonal Capital the great sible development along appropriatc lm S great residen center To all of those who have so spler ball, for which we have an adeguate |didly co-operated in the work unde: stadium at present. Plan Already Prepared. my charge T wish to express my si cere appreciation and thanks.'” Week in Industry. i Report. has made it impracticable to com- e = ¥ Baltimore, Is Report arohey ACrOs e D olambia | Mence this work sooner, but at this| “The plan has been recently pre | Osdered 1o Bolling Fieid. e 1t the Virginia shore and an|{me. fortunately for Washington, the | pared, which hus the support of the | g « aland-to; the on | President, the Bureau of Budget, the | District Commissione: Donald P. Muse and Chil - all cities | extensive park development both on TReports from pr s ~ BALTIMORE, December 19 —Large v 1 1 oy leaders in Congress and the country | Capital Park Comm: . Air Service, in the Huwai- and districts indicate that the labor increases in mortsage foreclosures |the INaguingfons “’]‘;‘m_‘l”‘:r ‘““‘}k‘,’:"; us a whole are convinced of the ne-|civic and recreational organ: rtment, have been ordered to situation is fairly tranquil, although are the principal veason for the un- |$ides of the river. Wtosether MALRE | cessity of proceeding at once with this |and a bill will be preseuted to Con city city for duty at Bollini Fiel émployers generally precedented number of cases filed in | {8 the EXUER BOMEH (GHCUC | kreat project. The housing conditions | gress in the near future to carry out | A Fi . Edwin R. M the two Circuit Courts here this year, | i} of the Government are unspeakably | this plan, which we all believe to be | Reynolds, Air at ling Reir intention of oppos ¥ further | according to the court clerks. e e tarmai ofi the agt bad, not only from a point of view of | workable and. which will give a great | Field, ben ordered to Langl démands for wage i and (hl'; With two weeks remaining before main bridge nd the thr un ‘unumlcul and congested opera- \N.ydlum artistic in design and com-!Field, for duty. fite-day wee cording to the G. L. the 1925 dockets are closed Clreult | _an L ks | Court No. 2 already has had 200 A L AuINe) i more cas ed than during the en- | (he weekly payment plan are borrow- Declaring that there is nothing in | tire year of 19 The other Circuit|ing money from “loan sharks” to than 100 | purchase automobiles and other luxu- interested in the charming Homes available in Wesley Heights. rangc has been gain- The kitchen u.u pped with d and promises to be- part of butldir of the principles of the did size, each with its big closet. nz some gr ing real cstate transactions g baseme: Lig and dresser. Tile bath; hardwood floors. and dry the come one of the matn points of con- 1 in" force today still grow out of 5 2 ik : s o B o Ahong L‘J"' "‘“‘k‘““” land was orl Iy held | /o A T Nialor Ut VA T et e A e acrosy WlsconanuANe under entire House. FEfficient heating plant, with se parate heater { re cities which already have sol the King. A Massachusetts Ave. s sin Ave. 7 = 5 vered front porch and a dea ing on the 40-hour-we l'nff varfous laws that to Cathedral Ave.—or take Wesley Heights Bus at 20th the hot water, and a big storage tank. Covered front p yreh and a deep New Modern Homes back yard. the building outlook for the comin Court docket vear to wa nt wage increases, repre- g ries. sentatives of more than 10,000 bufld- | forec luxuxnfi accord- The large number of foreclosures || ing contractors, a recent national! ing to the clerks, are instituted prin- | shows, they asserted, that a large conference c: | cipally by companies which make|number of such luxury purchases are sociation of Building Tr loans on mortgaged real estate rather | extravagances for which the bor- v ers inChic nimously decided than the ac holders of the mort-|rower cannot pay. 11l boost wage s tively few of the As u result the “loan shark: in ' ey decla 'y are brought by |order to collect their money, fore- | v unsound and | npu.hh:nhuml ||u!ldmg and loan asso- | close on the mortgage. ort by ; clation Foreclosures have been on the in- an artificlal | Chis the clerks pointed | crease even since the World War, it —that are plmed for greatest comfort | sers of houses on!was stated z 5 o L p e “;““;’;‘,,.};:,-;;;';_ I and convenience—and so priced that within i i 1 3 i : ‘ they can be easily financed by any innetcasmnly o e coatior N family. Unsettled in New York. i l | = R : e somewhat | .~ The English basement residcuce hus been sold by the Willlam A, Hill | — s — ¢ N Towing | Co. to C. R. Mudge for §60,000. The transaction was completed through the | | | s K\V]tnl m £ &' iho demand of office of Moore & Hill and Breuninger & Sons. | = w | tee of the National Capital Park ulnc errace e Lo ¢ STRESSES BENEFIT | Commission in a locture before the | Q »n\.‘m ek les force of the office of Hedges & AEHO S \lld\lh ton this week P 1 nore " _ e em—" s Moull add = OF OWNING REALTY} In openinz his address, Maj. Brown | 22 d d S S | P o th Vs emphasize t he had mething to t bor *“““1‘\"“\‘_\”0‘ sell the salesman, hoping 1 n an umcy 5 have been paid|Roger Wh\tefnrd Malksiof dnvest- | Tolld. A e, ol e e b — it bricklay®>| ments Before Y. M. C. A. Real | i s concerning 11 Memorial = e e 2 v ’ Bridge, the development of the Mall, Both sides . . b Attitude s Estate Class: | the new highway planning, genel P s A - h nd detached e o | park developments, the Mount Ver A community unique in itseli—planned A wonderfully attractive neighborhood—and SEaans e S non boulevard, the new Chain Brid 5he LT . . 1 1 : seriona mntemmuntioniotli s LT L D ebon aies he s on original lines—appropriate to the homes of pleasing design. Inaiaiy of ‘present wage agreements | tate and making Investments in veal| Torg boulevard, the Anacostia Park wonderful artistic advantage of the natu- expire. estate was stressed by Roger White- | co-opera with Maryland and V ral 'n g f scape — 4 ilding On the b {otal bullding b1l ;'\:'dmg:rm .;x:“:x‘su'\ru.-o}ni: “1‘11 ;‘ | co-ope with Maryland and Vir, ral resource of landscape — and buxldgng s 9 O and $6 6 000,000,000 for | ford, ral counse! as) 4 on 2B, = , , eserving : ington Real Estate Board, last Tues.| Planninz_ the propertie to \\llh_ diversity of design, but preserving , , | | day night before the weekly real es-| T i blanned, he said. to endeavor, consistency of character. ! 2 tate class conducted by the Y. M. C. A ssible, to keep the nat 5 2 2 . I h £305,000,000 , ety Bosda o = e ¥ z s o - S Aoutin e Mr. Whiteford reviewed the history [l contours of the property horder Ii you want a Home—in an exclusive w[th terms that are less than rent 1 the world. offirealistale ILinglng ot facts I 11y the development of Torest Hills section—where the future is assured by o EEmAN ek Sckitien. EHiwhesilinE Tannl wan verted i oo Stecty Hasing (Leen wituned (o the supremacy of Miller-built—you'll be Rooms of unusual size—consisting of living room: some with di The five-da itation on the | {1 fulers. He explained t v ¥ I ing room, others with Pullman dining alcove. Two \v\«lrnnm\ of splet 1s are, Seattle, Portlan handed down by the known i and P Sts. ] Newark, Bos | explatned by Mr. rd in their oN York, Chicago. Philadelphia, | fon to present laws. e Mr. H. i found at Take G Street cars—leaving Treas- 2na Providence, R. 1. The Pafnters'| At an catatot s aaracn EASY Our Mr. Hamilton will be for Sy Dbt Ghod Tt nnounced that about 35,- | by the law means th pat or b TERMS the Sample Home—every day and d 22nd Street NORTH- 00 painters and paper-iextent of title a person Sunday; or phone him, Cleveland 1190, T—and a pleasant walk ¢ are working|land. The varfous kinds of estates Exhibit House Al and our Qui on the five-day-week basis. 1 person may have an intere: in, he I (‘l l d P’ k for a) intment. eports from the leading cities in-|explained, are estate of free hold, es. n evelan ar b ted that the lubor shortage situ-|tate of inheritance, fee simple estate. 803 0th St. N.E. \tlon is probably more acute than gen- | limited fee simple estate and te | the highest elevation overlooking — —— + ally realized, especlally in the brick- [ entafled. n Open All Day Sunday O all Washington—is a group of Miller- ’:nd plastering trades. Common The necessity of thorough Lknowl. . the B we : g 2 & 4 is 54 cents an hour for the entire!the formality and requirements of Repressncativesion WEremises built Homes— country, appears suflicient real estate sales and purcha . Six rooms. tile bath, hot l lew el s Few Workers Trained. be properly known to th water heat, clectric light, ; s e D, o 5 - ow York T S e S Rardwoot floors, cement ccl Idaho Ave. and Porter Street arger cit pDren-joxnlained the sale and purchase of o lar, lau trays, colon 1y§”\¥f‘\ e ”‘,p;’e’; with the prosperity of the I porches long lm to alley J < tces have been placed since 1922, and | rReate b e They are of differing original designs— | — : A ) g orig S1g1> are now attending trade schools. iSEES ALL LOTS IN CITY to car 3 ‘hollv detached, 1 all char srized by Cleveland, 1,000 apprentices ar ut'l ehools =tores. ekt wholly detached, but all characterized b < and In schools. In Pittsburgh, | 00 apprentices are in training or at Of an entirely new plan which gives the utmost in home comfort—but eliminating expensive maintenance. *9,379—5,675—°5,975 those important features of finish and equipment that make Miller-built Homes | the best Homes SOLD WITHIN 15 YEARS Maj. Cary H. Brown Addresses Sales Force of Local Realty a shortage of build- some trades, terers and tile were York, Chicago, h, Hanunond, Ind.: Niagura | Bridgeport, Conn.; Cinein- | drive street northeast. J. DALLAS GRADY ; 4 Six and eight rooms—open fireplaces— one and two baths; lavatory on first floor i Firm on Future. '«u Ohio: Madison, Wis.; Springfield, | Within 13 vears. al the prcsent | 1 - : - ; Houston, Tex.; Harrisburg, growth of Washington, there will he e—hot-water heat: servant’ . N Kansas. Cley T or LTIz MIBESE w VAT o tHe . DIEtTIFL 904 14th St. N.W. Main 6181 :»t some—hot-water heat; servant's toilet : and New of Columbia, was the prediction of Our Purchasers Are Satisfied in basement. ! other hand, sufficient | Maj. H. Brown. chairman of | Sold upon terms | troft, | the city and park planning commil- . cems.’ T | wgmel i Angeles, Denver, Mil adelphia, Grand Rapids | These Homes can be bought upon most favorable terms ve on hand to give you any tnoon and all day Sunday. that you can easily meet Seattle, Louisville, Knoxvil \Waco and_Abilene, Tex. a.; Des Motnes, Towa, Brick construction—of varied designs—living width of house, combination dining room and kitchen— bedrooms and splendid equipped bath. Heating plant of most efficient—with minimum consumption of fuel. lots of closets: electric fixtures: front with planting Vo enorn nd Fort Col 3 | heated. Homes comfortabl type that is Hardwood floors porch—lawns Come out either Conr avenue 1o Porter street Massachusetts Avenue wide in front Height: 3534 Edmunds Street Detached Corner Brick Containing ten large and specious rooms, three baths, with lavatory on first floor and in cellar, breakfast and sleeping porches, hardwood floors throughout, cedar stor- age room, two-car brick ga- rage. Large lot. Northeast, and change 'to Take 15th and H Street cars to 15th and H Sts. i Or it's but short two Bladenburg Bus—which passes directly past L. Street. blocks to walk—from 15th and H. 7_ ( 3122 3146 Monroe St N.E. Surrounded by all the ‘Charms of Chevy Chase —that wonderful Maryland suburb— —is this delightful Home— 13 East Underwood Street i 1 The site—a lot 60x125—was chosen for its grove of stately oak trees—and in the midst of these has been erected a most pleasing example of a Center Hall Home. | Stucco construction—with seven rooms, two | | baths; with covered concrete porch; hardwood | floors; open fireplace—commodious closets; and | built-in garage. A beautiful Home in a beautiful setting—of- | fered at an appealing price— $16,000 Open for Inspcction FLOYD E. DAVIS COMPANY 733 12th Street N.W. c E S.W. ! — Of all types of Bungalows these will make the strongest appeal—for their practical plan and hominess— Price 36,656 —and terms that will appeal to you strqngly The living room extends across the entire’front, with spacious din- ing room beyond, separated by attractive paneled partition, with built-in bookcases on the living room side. Kitchen, fully equipped. Two big bedrooms, with large wardrobe closets; and a mmp](‘lc tiled bath; with sanitary cabinet. Daylight cellar under entire house—with guaranteed economical heater, and gas heater with storage tank for hot water Hardwood floors ; artistic lighting fixtures. of Devonshire I Thc perpetuating standard “Miller-built” Downs is assured by control. English architecture will be the govern- ing motif of every Home to be erected, as it is of the pretty groups already completed —and ready for occupancy. BARGAIN Desirable Brick Bldg. 3 Complete Apts. Steam Heat, Elec. Lights PERFECT CONDITION | Less expensive and superior to new construction Semi-detached Homes—of six and eight rooms ; with luxuriously appointed baths; handsome finish and fixtures; and service equipment of the best type. After inspection you'll concede them to be the best Homes at anywhere the price-— $12,950 $13,500 with terms arranged to your convenience Take G St. cars at Treasury to Rhode Island Ave. aud Monroe St. N.E. If motoring, come out Rhode Island Ave. £ . and then a short walk to the right. 3102 N St. N W. il e Or e GagRy Lo Doe! istleadjiaed ceeme ing into Brentwood Road—leading to the Bungalows at Monroe St. N S LA S O ve.: Ol “hevy cars Open [nr inspection gvery afternoon, evening and_all r‘&l Sunday. | | e aat Uty D caelito T Tighted and heated.. Just north of. Cleveland bark t Wisconsin Avenue and Van Ness Streel throw from the avenue. CKEEVER=GOSQ..., Built, Owned and For Sale by Harry A. Kite Member of Washington Real Estate Board 1514 K Street $13,500 Modest Terms C.P.BARRETT 1502 K St. Main 9016 Main | 4846 | Maximu W. C. and A. N. Miller Main 1750 1119 Seventeenth Street 1415 K Street i Deal With a Realtor