Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1925, Page 15

REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING 00,0 REATORS | T0 ATTEND PARLEY Will Go to Hew Orleans for! Sessions of Natiora; Beard Januaiy 21-22. will 1ziness veal the | meeting of | of Real Es.| nuary | tors and thelr wives nnual Midwinter New 19 to 22, Several of the \ members will 1 in_the meetings The party will le attend ation tate Boards at Orlea shinzton ke @ prominent .mnf B ve Washington on | Sunday. January A" special car on the Crescent Limited has heen pro- vided to take the party to the conven- tion A number of the Washing-| tonians will return to Washihgton via | Florida, and several will take the| West Indies and Panama crulse Planned by the national association. D. C. Delegation. Among those going from the Capi-| tal are Clarance F. Donohoe, presi | dent of the Washington Real Board; James P. Schick treasurer; John A. Petty retary-treasurer hoard 1. Weaver, past tional association Weedon. past | president of the loc T s W. € Miller, T. Judd. Waveley Tavlor, Nor man Brown, Clifford Bangs. H. Rust | and E. P. Shaver. A number of the | realtors are taking their wives Approval of a comprehensive pro &ram of activities to be undertaken by the realtors of the I'nited States and Canada for the vear 1926 will be the principal business to come before delegates to the annual business meeting. John | ent of the na-| Conference Topics. The meeting, which is one of the most important real estate convoc tions of the year. is expected to bring together approximately 300 of the leading men fin the business of real estate. In addition to the formula- tion of policies relating to National, State and municipal legislation on real estate and the discussion of standards of real estate professional practice, the convocation will have as 8 special feature eight round tables on the special problems of real estate finanoing. home building and subdi viding, property management, real estate brokerage. the handing of in dustrial property and of farm lands, the development of co-operative apart ment bulldings and the organization | can | Botanical Garden. | Nathaniel L. NEW EUCLID STREET APARTMENT FINISHED This new building recently completed at 1460 Euclid street, by Harry f 32 apartments, and was erected in conjunction with the Bralove, consists B. F. Saul Co. WASHINGTON, STAR. LAW COLLEGE BUYS UNDERWOOD HOME 2000 G Street Once Resi- | dence of Caot. Butt, Again | to Be Remodeled. Senator Oscar W. Underwood of | Alabama has sold his home, at 2000 3 street, to the Washington Colleze | |of Law through | Lee Minar, Wa jreal estate Aeal Herbert L. Davis, auditor of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and one trustees of the college. acted for college in the transaction. The bullding, which was during the Cleveland adminis { by Albert Wilson, then marshs of the District, at one time was the home of Capt. Archie Butt, military aide to President Roosevelt. who was hington and Vi the erected EFFORT TO POPULARIZE SMALL To popularize small gardens, growth of which during H" past quarter of a century is called “one of {the most inspiring features of Ameri- life." a Nation-wide open to all persons is announced by the New tion, State, In making the announcement. Dr. Britton, director-in-chlef of the zarden, said that the interest in the one-man or one-woman garden was so widespread. particularly in the viclnity of the cities. that thousands of men, women and children were ex pected to compete. Three prizes will be offered for the | best small garden plan. a first of $100 | in cash, a second of $75 and a third of $25. The jury of award, Dr. Brit- | ton said, will consist of three distin- guished garden experts. nominated by America, one by the den Clubs of New one by the New Garden. ederated Gar- York State and York Botanical Plans Garden as Example. The New York Rotanical according to Dr. Britton, will. during the Spring or early Summer of 1926, | ¢ lay out and plant in a prominent loca tion on its grounds in Bronx Park a garden on the lines of the winning Garden the | may also describe which the g wuch as by |or color thereof. are to b perennials must be had for cesslon of bloom for Spring, and Autumn, with harmonious color as the keynote and with eration of climatical conditions. One will he | the Garden Club nrhmperxrhe sume that all p| ed from cutting: or seeds to minimize expense. fore March 1. 1 Botanical GARDENS BEGUN| any special pi ‘Fr ‘Suburban G “Each plan Back Yard, rden.’ must be shrubs quantity emploved. detalling and the v used. “Annuals are permissible are preferred maintaining “A fence, pergola, brick or be indicated, work is to highly but be skilled may tion ich renders “In consideri Date When Plans Are Due. Plans must be submitted to Prize “ompetition. the Garden. Bronx Par The small garden, acc: Garden authorities, pose intended to serv accompanied a legible specification of all plants | the number | No expensive plants or shrubs | but hardy | Regard a4 suc- immer due consid stone | path, or any other appropriate acces no con suggested | labor | & cost the jury will as. nts are to be develop- roots, divisions, bulbs | an or be-| Garden | ding 1o the | is de- | On its purchase by Senator Under wood the house was enlarged and heautified and placed in excellent con dition. Plans are being made again for remodeling the house, this time to_meet the requirements of the law | college. ‘ Grew From | Founded by two women:in 1596 or | largely as a protest against the fact that other law schools did not admit women 1o their classes, {ton College of Law grew and pros {pered until in recent vears the | trustees have felt the colleze should have its own building. Beginning. | it has been occupying is at | streer. Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey Miss Emma Gillett were the foundes The trustees. who had the purchase of the buildin: school, are Stanton J. Peele, Brown, Mrs. Mussey. Miss Gillett Edwin C. Dutton. Herbert L. Davi and Mrs. Bessle Parker Bruegzeman Purchase of Woodlaw On deciding to give up 2000 G stree: northwest, Senator Underwond pur hased Woodlawn, the historic estii. about three miles inland from Monnt Vernon. Woodlawn was huilt in 1503 Nellie Custis and her hushand Lawrence Lewis. It was in | INEAE RS BE W 1315 K Chapin | by ! Maj D. the office of Ruby | of the | drowned in the sinking of the Titanic. | the Washing- | The building | (.. SATURDAY, herited by thelr son, Lorenzo u-m..] The estate was neglected for some vears and about the middle of the!| last century was purchased by thw| New Jersey Colony, a real estate de- | velopment company. In 1901 Wood- | {lawn was purchased by Paul Kester. | | playwright, and his brother, Vaughn i | Kester, novelist. ‘They resiored the! stately manor house to its former | beauty and there entertained many | | noted persons in the literary and )lhm!rhdl world. By the Kesters it! was sold after a few years to Miss | Sharpe of Philadelphia. Senator Un derwood completed its purchase only | | a short time gee | AUTOISTS HELD IN DEATH. Father and Two Sons in Jail After’ Accident. BRADENTON, Ila.. December 26 (#).—Frank Pooser and his two sons, Ben and Hart, of Palmetto are i | here tonight after being held respon- | sible for the death of Raynor J. Mc by the coroner A cident that caused Mec- Conkey's death yvesterday. | Reckless driving of Ben Pooser wa the cause of the accident, the cor oner’s jury found, and recommended | that his father and brother be held with_him for grand jur | | | Massachusetts Avenue Heights 3554 Edmunds Street Detached Cur‘ncr Brick Containing ten <pacions rooms, three with lavatory on first floor and ‘n cellar. breakfast and <lecping porches, hardwood floors throughout, cedar age room, two-car brick rage. Large lot. and haths large stor- ga- Open for Inspection FLOYD E. DAVI COMPANY 733 12th Street N.W. 7th & E S.W Main 352.353 NDECEMBER _26. o, e i Colonial Brick Center Hall design Salon Living room opening through French doors to side porch Open fireplace with marble mantel Dining room of excellent large Butler” Pantry cauinped Kitchen- with ample glass-enclosed dressers Reirigerating ! plant Clothes Closet in Main Hal REAL ESTATE. A Beautiful Home Becomes Available 1619 Decatur Street Half Square West of Sixteenth St. There isn’t a Home in Washington that is designed for more real comfort, and contains more attractive features than this one. The only occupant has been its original owner—who naturally maintained in perfect condition: installing many utilities and luxuries that only found in Homes of the better class. are Delightfully located—in the environment of Sixteenth Street. yet removed from the annoy- ances of a much-traveled thoroughfare. The landscaped. grounds surrounding are effectively The approaching walks and drive- ways are broad and imposing. There isn’t a thing 1o be done but 1o The price will appeal “move in.” — Second Floor Four Big Bedrooms Two tiled haths. with built-in fixtures wardrobe losets in ch room Il Third Flaor Four spacions rooms Complete tiled bath | Cedar lined closet ANl floors are | h-grade ok I Rrick design. Thix prize garden will he maintained on public exhibition for at least one vear of real estate board activities. These messions, at which every realtor pres. . ent will have an opportunity to take part, will constitute the largest in formal conference which the associa- tion has every held for the exchange of jdeas on real estate practice and methode. | veloping an important secial factor. | providing new opportunities for a_wise | use of the increasing leisure resulting | “The keynote of this competition,” | from shorter working davs. and af Dr. Britton explained. “is to popu- |fecting diverse other interests, includ larize possibilities in the treatment of | Ing science and estheti one-man or one-woman gardens with | Garden clubs, it was said a maximum of taste and a minimum |ing up all over the countr: of expense. The competition is open |around New York beinz particularly to all persons, professional or ama- | marked as a result of the activity of | teur, other than landscape architects | Such institutions as the Botanical | and emploves or members of the staff | Garden, the Garden (lub of America ! of the New York Botanical Garden. |and the Horticultural Society. | “The plot to be covered is 40 by 62' Other organizations. such as the| feet. These dimensions must Country Life Commission, appointed ! strictly obserwed. All plans must he by President Roosevelt, and the schools | scaled one-fourth inch to the foot. No|have, it was declared. stimulated the competitor may submit more than one | small garden movement as an aid to a | plan. | wholesorne atmosphere in the home. ery plant, shrub, etc.. must be | given a key number and its position rlearly located on the plan. The char- | acter of all material emploved must be plainly indicated on the plan, which They’re Selling Fast *8,950 SEE WHAT YOU GET Daylight Kitchen Bath With Built-in Tub and Shower Linoleum on Kitchen Floor Kitchen Cabinet Master's Bedroom Large Sleeping Porch Automatic Water Heater Laundry Trays Built-in Coal Bin Large Sodded Rear Yard Namerous Closets Double Garage—with | entrance from rear covered narch. Lighted and heated. And we are authorized to make tempting terms basement Laundry with Clothes Easy ; ] drying Terms | machine In are spring. | to a responsible buyer . the growth 1925 1S BIG BUILDING YEAR IN BALTIMORE $38.593,420 in New Structures Permitted in 1925. Chief Engineer Says. Open for inepection S CKEEVERar«iGOS Deal With a Reclior 1415 K St Main 4752 Maid’s toilet ervice I [ Meximu Six Large Rooms Three Real Bedrooms Covered Front Porch Hardwood Floors Large Entrance Hall With Door to Kitchen Outside Pantry With Bailt-In Ice Box Breakfast Porch Service Porch Landscaped Front Yard Clothes Closet on 1st Floor Separate fur " room Screens and awnings There are still in existence in New England old blue laws which forbid women to smoke in public FALTIMORE. December 26 in the huilding line ording 10 Bernard L. 1iew nzineer, Baltimore City. The hirean of buildings has inspect ed and issued permits for 7,562 new structures, to cost $38,593.420. Of these permits, 5942 were Awelli i larzer buildings 1.620 fo s and sheds Permits were issued for 9.920 build- inz alteratio osting $4,931.950 “The vear 1925 has been an especially active one for the bureau of highways. | Twenty miles of highways have been | constructed by the bureau and the ! paving commission. which were joined ! in the reorzanization program. In! addition, the State Roads Commission has paved 5 miles of thoroughfares he bureau of sewers in 1925 con- structed 2 miles of sewers. At the same time the city acquired 43 miles of sewers formerly owned by private concerns or individuals department built 981, conduit svstems. This impor- work means a greater water sup- for parts of the ecity formerly ot IRty ated with this office as Sales Manager. . Sunite 636 to 644 Investment Bldg., MacDonald on Way to India. 15th and K Sts. Phone Main 1526. MARSEILLE France, December 26 () —J. Rammy MacDonald. the former British labor premlier. is pro. cecing on & visiE fo Ina Hewe aboard ship at this port vesterday | ready for a long tour which may | take him several h=. | | Crozier, We speciallv want veu to inspect these four homes SOME WITH BUILT-IN GARAGE s for and | The Preston E. Wire Co. Announces The Opening of a Sales Department $9 250 Mr. Charles Daly, Jr. Sample House, 5004 7th Place N.W. Formerly of Story & Ce., is now associ- There’s a double appeal— as residences and investment Chevy Chase D. C. 3617-3633 Everett Street Half square west of Conn. Residence of pr('u‘mions tvpe 5913 Sixteenth St. Best location on this Boulevard Whally tien, sn Between Farragut and Gallatin OPEN9A.M.TO 10 P. M. nlngous e e _BUNLDERS ™ letached and Brick construc- mnded by granite coping dmirabiy. Planned comfort: and the require- al entertaining. Superhly 1 finished Designed with with on a exceptional utmost practic rated with artis taste—and huilt with a thoroughness that takes the question of upkeep out of consideration new plan: finished features: equipped 3 which abilityv—and sets it off family ments of s decorated mon deco- Michigan Park 12th and Michigan Ave. N.E. It'll Pay You to """ TTHE ONLY NEW HOMES Chevy Chase HAVING Terrace Ten rooms and threc baths; open tory and coat closet : clectric refrigerator: built-in double Semi-dctached of Enzlish type: cight rooms and three baths: built- i frizerator: cquipped laundry ind built-in garaze Price Will ~—and terms will Brick homes built to last Lots 32 ft. front our bedrooms. Dining and sleeping e Over 100 sold. Prices less than row Surprise rice upon application ches —with terms unusually attractive Colonial Front Porch Entrance Hall Beautiful Interior Finish Outaide Pantry and Built- in Tce Box Breakfast Room Bath with Bulilt-in Tub and Shower Sanitas on Kitchen and Bathroom Walls Built-in Garage In the Northwest Selling as Low as $9,950 COME OUT AND SEE FOR YOURSELF Sample House, 5004 7th St. N.W. Between Farragut and Gallatin OPEN 9 A. M. TO 10 P. M. RIALTORS £ Jest] —~a BUILDERS houses interest Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. Potomac 2200 the handsomest location in this popular section—and these Homes are the most attractive in Chevy Chase. Wholly detached—Center Hall and Cottage type—on big, broad and deep lots; each with separate garage. Pretty planting and grassy lawns. Apen all day Satrdar and Sunday In Brookland D. C. 609-11-13 Girard St. Northeast Chevy Chase Md. 13 East Underwood St. Je:st o step from Conn. Ave. wpont Circle Homes of unusual character, splen- didly planned and finished. There is no location in Brookland quite so pleasing at the present, and promising for the future. as the neigh- borhood largely created hy these homes. \ beautiful Home surrounded by a grove of oak trees—providing a setting that is verv picturesque. Tot-—— 60x125 feet —and exceptionally well built. Offered at very special prices: $13,500 to $15,950 —and sold in very special terms. _Located opposite golf links of the Chevy Chase Club. Big Easy Terms Upshur St. West of 16th Street Deta aht Six rooms, tiled hath: three hig porches, hardwood floors ; exccllent fixtures, guaranteed heating plant lots of closets: and high-grade kitchen equipment, Price, $7,950 $65 a month and cash payment Hall Home seven rooms: Center struction : stucco con- two baths; with covered concrete porch: hard- wood floors: open fireplace—laun dry and guaranteed heatinz plant Price, $16,000 —and terms that will surprise you ed homes, containing Open from 9 a.m. to Sp.m. rooms. two haths, hard- floors U porches, 136 to wood throughout, colo Motor cut Wis Conn. large attic. ave.—or ave. turning west into Brad ley Lare, and south at Wis. ave. —or we'll send auto. alley small Sample House No.1714 Open for Inspection FLOYD E. DAVIS COMPANY 733 12th Street N.W. 7th & E S.W. Main 352353 e for inmpection all day. nen Saturdax an§TEundSY andevers alternaim. Open all day Saturday and Sunday CKEEVERandGOS Maximu| ervice and Builders Communities 14th and K Sts. Main 9080 . sy Owners ol m.m;ummmmmm ks