Evening Star Newspaper, April 10, 1926, Page 24

REAL ESTAYTY, ESTATE. bufld and even an amateur carpenter Gardening in Washington wariy kst ot | Portland Cement could be economlcally achieved by use picture MARCH BUILDING A Breuninger Residence of plasterboard and cheap moldin BREAKS RECORD! Places D. C. Figures $500;- - 000 Ahead of First Quar- ter of 1925. March set the record in building construction in the District of Colum bia for the year and placed the first three months of this year almost $500,000 ahead of the same period of the record vear 1 It is interesting to note that of the grand total of $7,543.210 spent in the District for new buildings last month, which sout $4,000,000 more than February, $3.018,500 was spent for partments 50,000 About § was section of the city umount of im in this Institu Retaining wall Dwellings Garage Dwellings . Garages Store Warehouse Repairs Rl BOOhE. ... 0.5 7.210 4,000 Dwellir Garages Repairs ... Garages ..... Sheds Repairs Dwellings «.......... Sheds Motors .- Elevators . sound, though tight in Wall “ontinued from year will be great what it last year. The Potomac en Club was or- d several years ago for garden- ng for profit and pleasure and has at times had a membership as high as 800. The membership now, how- ever, is somewhat less than that, ow- ing to the fact that the number of lable jens is not as large as tofore. vears the club had its garden Park, but they are now located on the west side of Jastern branch on Benning road at the west end of Benning bridge. The club has nine directors: G. S. ¥ er, F. H. Evans, L. D: ISLAND GOVERNMENT | SUES TO VOID LEASE R. Steffens, C. A cd Press. Porto Rico, April 10.— The Porto Rican government, through the Attorney General, has filed a petition to join with the United States Government as plaintiff in the suit already instituted against Lieut. Comdr. Virgil Baker, retired, to re- cover Porto Rican lands now held by Baker under a 9 r lease. It is ed that the le: vy Department in July, 1921, was ed by fraud. The land in question is 10 acres of the old San Geronimo reservation, By the Assc SAN JU Rican petition states that under act » Congress, Porto Rico is given con- trol of all harbor areas, streams and submerged lands and that under insular control. The petition will be heard today. Hanging is the mode of inflicting capital iskh nt in Japan, though "HOME EQUIPMENT Tailored to fit your furniture, Belgian Linen, per yard 7 c Domestic Holland Window Shades 3 Qrnoe W INE Rt = by 67, All colors. $1.2: Main 3211 for Estimates 1217 F St., Dulin & Martin_Bldg. || Modern Electric Appliances —can be purchased at a bargain at the modern clectric store—which is the volume of trade months should continue at a higher rate than in the corresponding period | ; 1l commitments in | 1ld be postponed | Alexander Ham- Penn Electric Co. 911 7th St. N.W. HILLCREST, D. C. 3 Miles From the Capitol 300 Feet Above the Capitcl " Unusus! house now open for inspection . granted by the | | said to be worth $500,000. The Porto || navigable | | about half the tract involved is land || _| kins, J. B. Fitzgerald, Eugene Black and N.' G. Watts. The officers state that there are vet a few avallable gardens for those who wish to become members, Recently the Takoma Park Horti- cultural Club sent notices to its mem- bers concerning the surplus stock of shrubs and small fruits and roses in their gardens. This condition exists in many gardens in the park. This sur- plus material, at stated intervals, is collected by the plant exchange com- mittee to be placed on sale, with the entire proceeds or a part of them to £0 to the treasury of the clib. The first sale of the vear was held April 3 at the home of H. C. Skeels, Holley avenue, Takoma Park, Md., and was open to the public as well as to club members. It is hoped that the plant exchange committee will issue its notices sooner, so that due publicity may be given to such ventures. b Vienna, Va., is a few miles out from Washington, but the enthusiasm for gardening in that community should be called to the attention of other gardeners near and in Wash- ington. The enrollment in the Men's Asparagus Club, in the Boys' Straw- berry Club and in the Boys' Peanut Club indicates that good work is be- ing done in that community. This effort is being carried forward by Dr. Lewis Flohr, chairman of the garden committee of the Vienna Citizens' As- soclation This_staircase was sketched in a little English cottage of naive charm It is so very compact, yet well propor: tioned and good looking,® that we thought you might consider incorpor- ating it in the plans for your Summer cottage. It uld be very Room for garage. 904 14th St. N.W. New Homes Ncfll" 15th and H Sts. Seven Sold $6,950 Very Easy Terms Sample House—2010 Benning Rd. N.E. Open Daily and Sunday Representative on Premises N.E. Six rooms and bath, h.-w.h., electric lights, hardwood floc colonlal front porch, double back porches. Long lot to alley. For further information call Atlantic 1118 J. Dallas Grady Main 6181 plete baths. Open fireplace. Homes of Chéféctér Beautiful Environment Conveniently Located Containing nine beautiful rooms, two com Oak floors throughout. breakfast room and sleeping porch. Sun parlor. Instantaneous heater. ous floor plugs. Detached brick garage to match. Closed Numer- See This New Home at Once half story devices worth while to put in a staire reach it. church bells could be h a church had stood, thou Atlas " Giant Security Fries, Beall & Sharp 734 10th N.W. 4th and S N.E. 5th and T N.E. Main 1964 uite often a cottage has an extra which is left to its own because it seems s However,' if these stairs are erected an be tuck- roof in the t it makes actory dormi- In olden times it was believed that | Christmas the sound of the| 1 wherever h no tr inexpensive to| Jameson- Built Homes 920 to 924 Quincy St. N.W. Only 2 squares from 14th St. car line. Inspect at Once *Six large rooms, tiled bath, h-w.h., electric lights, hardwood floors and trim, one-piece sink, built-in ice box, instantaneous water heater, and other extras. Double rear porches, cement front porch. With or with out builtin garage. “Ask the man who owns one” For Sale by COMPANY Main 5526 University Park Just beyoud Hyattsville on the Wash. ‘and Balte. Boulevard The Better Homes Demonstration— to be conducted by the Federation of Womens’ Clubs of Prince Georges County in University Park, April 25 to May 1, will be a most interesting as well as a most in- spiring event. The demonstration Home is a model of artistic effectiveness and practi- cal hominess—amid University Park’s wonderful section. Beginning Sunday, April 25th 8 P OF* Quality, Comfort and Convenience 1612 Crittenden St. N.W In a community of high-class homes unequaled fo beautiful design and wonderful setting. This neighborhood is worthy of your inspection if the best is your ambition. With spacious rooms and every advanced fe modern home building, this charming house contai rooms, three baths, servant’s quarters, two-c screens, awnings and weather strips, located on with fine trees and shrubbery. Open Sunday and Monday From 10 AM. to 6 P.V. L& BreuninGer & Soxs Builders—Realtors Main 6140 706 Colorado Bldg. “Homes of Comfort’ Meet All Expectations Come Out—TODAY—to See Our New Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase “Homes of Extra Comfort” Each home has 8 rooms and 2 baths throughout with all the refinemen that make home comfort a most The exterior architecture is in itself a appreciating distinctive artistry of The interiors outmatch the anticipations the much-admired beauties of landscaped terrace ¢ approach outside. raised by FEATURES Beautitully Landscaped Frontags of Lawn Terraced Continuing Through Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Concrete Floored Front Porches— Blocked and Colored Roman Travetined Walls Skylight Illumed Stairway Distinctively Colonial 1n Design Polychrome Scheme of Arch and Lint Coration Living Room Both Spacious and . Cozs. With Fireplace and Mantel Priced Well Under $19,000 5105 Conn. Ave. Is Always Open Completely Furnished by the Courtesy of The Nelson Furniture Co. Kay-Schnider-Kay Co. Inc. Wm. O. Gilkeson, the man who had charge hing in the beautiful new Chamber of Com- ng on Connecticut Ave. Z Built by of inside fini; merce Bui Exhibit Home—3729 McKinley St. Chevy Chase, D. C. OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY In the meantime come and see the beauties of this remarkable community. The 1 of this new house at Hillcrest has been very much admired. You will like the paneled walls and the neat workmanship. Motor out the Washington-Baltimore Boule- vard to just beyond Hyattsville. ' DOUGLASS 1516 K St. The house is insulated, making it cool in Summer and warm in Winter, saving about 25% of the coal bill. University Park Co. To Inspect Phone Hyattsville 582-W. %, across bridge Ave. to our office. our office. ; turn right at Branch Ot take Hillcrest Drive out Ave. turn right at / \ bus at 17th and Pa. Ave. S.E. to ALGER & CO. 1732 Eye St. N.W. 3229 Alabama Ave. S.E. 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The most attractive group of individual Homes—in a most pleasing neighborhood—of which all but three have been sold— The community of beautiful homes and an atmosphere of culture and refinement. The community of thrift and future in- dependence—for in owning a home Burleith citizens are steadily ‘investing their money in a medium of intrinsic value—a home. And Burleith is the ideal residence for the man who works downtown—the Burleith bus affords comfortable transportation at a minimum (cost. " It is such a rest to enjoy the quiet after.a,hectic day at the office. . DN T Street, Between 38th and 39th Streets Take a Burleith Bus Today Why Put It Off? [SHANNON & LUCHY)| Thornapple S Midway between Conn. Ave. and Brookeville Road Center Hall plan and English Cottage type —nestling under the shade of towering trees and surrounded by Homes of consistent charac- ter. 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