Evening Star Newspaper, April 10, 1926, Page 26

26 REAL ESTATE LOCAL PUELIC UTILITY STOCKS SAFE INVESTMENT, SAYS BABSON Bonds and Preferred Are Favored, Particularly in . SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1926. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ( city which have been through their troubles, the stock of which is now | a safe investment. The stocks of the | light and gas companes. local banks, especially the older banks; | are a very good illustration of such investments. Certain local industries are also illustrations. T hesitate, how- ever, to advise the a citizen to invest in a local indu: unless he, | companies, the greater Electric light and gas companies advantage due to their sequent free- In the case v | commission, much more political difficulties during ’gage on the physical property and ap- the next few years than will electric proved by the public service commis- sion should be all right. Most bond issues of holding companies shauld also be safe, but as such issues need not be approved by any there is make them large for conservative in- . y | vising. My ferred stocks and common stocks of | the holding companies. These latter | ‘are usually alright for business men, but they are not what I am now ad- recommendation, as 2 local investment, is the preferred stock of the company which has the nd owns the electric com- REAL, ESTATE, In Beautiful, smart, delightful dollar received goes fo) i in wages of the employes This explains or some one of his friends, is working | ¢ y in_your city. for it and actually knows the inside |3 conditions. The principal local companies which Bt L i are not subject to severe competition | \iaire fnc, 5 . ; gag and have permanence because thov | VoS | e, Dt thess, praterian are not directly dependent on the life 15 v o some one individual are the public L utilities—preferably the electric lizht’ company, the gas company water company. As most 4 now owned by s 1 Gas and Power Companies—Give Good Return. on Money and Are Considered Sound. t to the bonds of the operating comes the prefe; of ‘the oper by the operating company’s bon js | While such preferred stock in- | followed by t mmon stoc! urtails profits. Chevy Chase, D. C. Only $9,350 ~-- $500 Cash Nothing to equal—nothing to approach these new brick hemes as to prices or terms. of the| by the common stock of | |B? s some bad points, and ‘ proposition us any harm to know it nmever dos them. IHen to take local mor invest their mo in their own condit ““The-custom toda other hand, spend s : d public 1 portion of their mone they can alw: and give inc tries without ivise people r otherwise 1 possible > they know affecting pock- man is much jpany. In lectric power | stocks serve {of the holding of the tradi Why wait longer to become a home owner when these homes are available? Just the place for thé little ones, a locality in which you will be proud to live. Exhibit House 4231 Jenifer St. Chevy Chase, D. C. Furnished Be our guests Sunday—let us show you how easy it is to own one of these complete brick homes. and in one's own 15t be strictly on a busi few street rail d to friend- 3 wake to the uns Che 3 and aply nd trolley o insure themselves a | fair wage at all times. | Preforred St public | home towr | ness basis, without re BEST VALUE IN WASHINGTON JAMESON-BUILT HOMES Price, $6,950 up Inspect at Once 326 to 636 Central Ave. N.E. SEMI-DETACHED 7801 to 2829 5th St. N.E. the gre 3 I X et that most Ic : at a distanc or bonds from any il us stock t mpany simply because he ke telephov nd of the family or beca 150 a public util e one to whom we hate to say | Which are bemg | enable elec nd reduce their companies c: do. phone comn: one which yields | and common 5, which the improv lled continus af s companies to | of th ch telephon Hence tels bonds are the 1" prebably have anv such ho tocks Recommended. the one t into new rd to 2 Wisconsin Ave. by auto or street car to Jenifer St., majorit; thence east to houses and p r actual know because Open, heated and lighted until 9 p.m. Daily and Sunday cither los L to put u know th, In the Heart of Cld Chevy Chase Situated among beautiful native shade trees and many shrubs on a lot 75x125 The house is of cent e—contains 8 rooms and sleen: is unusually large with and opens by iwch doors on an equally large side porch. House in splendid condition throughout The construction is of hollow tile, stucco slate roof, garage matches house. The purchaser can practically make his own terms in buying this property, and only a minimum amount of cash is required. Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 15th St. N.W. Main 6830 Open for Inspection All Day Sunday Those desiring an older but better built home of six rooms, reception hall, tile bath, large sleeping porches, big yard and two-car garage in rear will find in this house a value far in excess of price 65 W St NW. Price $10,750—On Reasonable Terms MAX SUGAR 1905 Kenyon St. N.W. Adams 546 P r FOR RENT Furnished or Unfurnished The Spacious Home of the late Dr. W. H. Heron, 5437 Conn. Avye., Chevy Chase, D. C. Contains 10 fine rooms and is exceptionally well suited for a physician. To responsible party, will lease for a term of years. EDW. H. JONES & CO., INC. 5522 Conn. Ave. N.W. Insurance Rents THE SHARON 2148 O Street N.W. New Building Ready for Occupancy—Select Ycur Apartment Now Near Dupont Circle, Walking Distance Downtown, All Cutside Apartments 1-2-3 Rooms and Bath Some with Dining Alcoves Elevator Service 1. Many Other Attractive Features VERY REASONABLE RENTALS Hardwood Floors Throughout Built-in Bath Tubs and Fixtures Sample Home— 630 Central Ave. N.E. Very Easy Terms elec. at, built double rear porche front vorch, deep alley, and a wide each house Ask the Man Who Owns One” 3t_Rhode e lot with Built, Owned and For Sale by THOMAS A. JAMESON & CO. OWNER AND BUILDER Main 5526 906 New York Ave. NW. - “WALTER A. DUNIGAN BUILT” Just Two Blocks From 14th St. Car Line!! 3801 to 3829 10th St. N.W. (Between Quincy and Randolph) See Them Before It Is Too Late There are just a few of these big homes in this fine in-town location left. Come out and let us show you the six large rooms, the tiled bath, the big porches, the beautiful 75- in. clear white oak floors with walnut borders, the tiled walls around kitchen sink and all of the many other features Remember, these homes are 20 ft. wide and 32 ft. deep. The street and alley are paved. Here is a real buy for you. Don’t wait. 1416 K Street N.W. Residence Manager on Premises, or Cal! Main 9111-9112 ‘ SHAPIRO-KATZ CO. BUILDERS AND OWNERS Main 9111-9112 on a lot 50 X 135+ All Modern Conveniences Unusual Terms Choice of Open Untit 9 P.M. Attractively Priced—Reasonable Terms To inspect take 14th St. car to Randolph St. walk two blocks east. WALTER A. DUNIGAN OWNER AND BUILDER 925 15th St. NW. Main 4555 Main 4555 Come and Buy Where Values Are Greater By the Side of the New $10,000,000 Speedway Park Exhibit Home, 1729 13th St. S.E. “Ward-Built Homes” with Every Modern Improvement Built-in Tub in Tiled Bath Plans and L.ocations Homes of Brick - Stuceo and Frame Fifteen minutes from 12t and Penn. Ave. By Alexandria Cars or by Busses, via Highway Bridde, or motor out and watch for — our signs. Office 301 Greene Ave. Aurora Hills, Va. Tel Clarendon G40-W: Oak Floors Throughout Hot-Water Heat Large Rooms Double Rear Porches Cement Front Porch Built-in Garage Drive over 11th street bridge at Navy Yard. First turn on left to property. Priced Reasonably—On Small Cash. and Low Monthly Payments OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY To Inspect: 1516 K St. S X TP W SO Built-in Ice Box Closets in All Rooms Near Cars and Schools Overlooking Park Aero Radiation Allan E. Walker and Co., Inc. 813 15th St. NW. Main 2690 B TSN AT ST oA ST In the Exclusive 16th Street Zone— —and convenient to the utilities of 14th Street are these most attractive “Life-time” Homes Exhibit Home 1406 Varnum St. ! W. The conspicuous features are— 2 Handsome Raths Built-in Garage 7 Large Rooms 2 Big Porches —artistic decorations—practical planning; ard pro- vided with the most modern and efficient equipment in bath, kitchen, laundry and heating facilities. The remainder of the group are $]1 4,2 S O—On‘ v Two Left With Cafritz Easy Financing Plan. Open From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 14th Street Car or 16th Street and Builder 14th & K 0w BUY WITH CONFIDENCE—BUY DUNIGAN “ALL-BRICK” HOMES ! S BEST BUY TODAY DUNIGAN-BUILT HOMES 8th & Hamilton Sts. N.W Exhibit House, 739 Hamilton St. N.W. *6,950 $500 Cash—$65 Monthly Only 4 Left—ACT AT ONCE! Remember—These are the only Homes in this residential section with southern exposure, paved alleys, built-in ice boxes and other features selling for $6,950. 14th St. Cars and 9th St. Cars to Homes D. J. DUNIGAN, Inc. 1319 N. Y. Ave. Main 1267 Dunigan Homes Inside and Outside Always Eook Better