Evening Star Newspaper, December 11, 1926, Page 16

REAL ) BUILDING - WORK AUTHORIZED Major Part of New Construc- tion in Residential Property. Construction activities during the past week amounted to approximately $400,000, according to the reports of the building inspector's office. No particularly outstanding project was authorized during the past week:! an¢ residential construction accounts for the major part of the new con- struction authorized. Among the per- mits granted are: A. Fishbin, owner and builder; R. C. Archer, jr., architect; to make repairs, 1337 Seventh street (lot 833, square 447); to cost $1,000. H. S. Gott, owner: L. architect; R. Dodd, builder; to evect| two onestory frame dwellings, 1114 and 1118 Fifty-first place northeast (lots 19 and 20, square 5201); to cost H. R. Howensteln, owner and build- er; B. Stanley Simmons, architect; to erect one four-story brick and con- crete apartment, 1130 Tenth st. (lot 12, square 341); to cost $40,000. J. F. Mills, owner, designer and builder; to erect two two-story brick awellings, 3217 and 3219 Reservoir | road (lots 63 and 64, square 1280); to cost $8,000. John Beiber, owner, designer and builde 0 erect one two-story frame dwelling, 4527 Fessenden street (lot 20, square 1573); to cost $5,000. G. W. Chase, owner and builder; F' ‘W. Chase, architect; to erect one one story frame dwelling, 721 Fern stree’ (ot 31, square 317’ o cost $5,000. J. Morris, owner; T. A. Jameson bullder; to inclose porches, 1301 E street northeast (lot 54, square 1030;. to-cost $400. I. Young, owner and builder; to erect five metal private garages, 7118 17-23.25-33 Georgia avenue (lots 8, 10, 13, 14 and 18, square 2965); to cost $625. Pioneer Laundry, owners; E. L. Bul- lock, jr., architect; H. Tompkins, builder; to erect one one-story brick addition to laundry, 920 Rhode Island avenue northeast (parcel 181-125, square 3844); to cost $12,000. 'W. I. Hopkins, owner; A. Jeffery, builder; to make repairs 1504 Newton street northeast (lot 11, square 3965): to cost $3,000. M. J. Keane, owner; Henry R. Davis, builder; to make repairs, etc., 130, 134 and 136 Tennessee avenue northeast (ots ‘85, 36 and 38, square 1011); to cost $1,000. o R. H. Sanford, owner and bullder: to make repairs 1240 Monroe street northeast (lot 5, squaré 3928); to cost $500. G. L. Munter, owner; Joseph P. Roberts, designer and builder; to erect one one-story frame dwelling, 3218 Ely place northeast (lots 9 and 10, juare 5447); to cost $3,000. ia W. Giles, | owners; Joseph W. Geddes, archi- Morrison Construction ; to erect one two-story brick addition, 3132 street (lot 844, square 2674); to cost $15,000. Arcadia Market and Amusement Co., owners; Joseph W. Geddes, archi- | & Construction repairs, 3132 tect; W. L. Morri Co., builders; to maki ers; arc] Lake Stone Co., bullders; to construct elevator _shaft, Thirteen-and-a-half street and Ohio avenue (lot 10, square 260); to cost $600. E. 8. Beall, jr., owner, architect and builder; to erect two two-story brick dawellings, 1500 and 1502 Montel avenue northeast (lots 119 and 120, square 4058); to cost $8,000. John F. Finley, owner and builder; Clinton Moore, architect; to erect six two-story brick dwellings, 1342-52 L street southeast (lots 4 and 5, square 1047); to cost $15,000. L. "A. Pincus, owner and builder; L. ‘W. Giles, architect; to erect- one .twe A Really Splendid New Residence of Chevy Chase, D. C. Fourteenth | & ESTATE. story brick dwelling, 153¢ B street southeast (lots 62 and 63, square 1072); to cost $4,000. G. 8. Seek, owner and butder; A. Seek, designer; to erect five two-story cinder-block dwellings, 1335 to 1341 Delaware avenue, and 301 O street southwest (lots 38 and 39, square 546); to cost $10,000. Ellen Dodson, owner; R. C. Archer, architect; James N. Jackson, builder; to erect one one-story frame dwelling, 1506 Rruce place southeast (lot 4, square 5884): to cost $2.600.7 Mrs. Ellen G. Schmidt, owner: Louls T. Rouleau, architect and builder; to erect one two-story stone and stucco dwelling, 2820 Brandywine street (lot 21, square 2251); to cost $12,000. W. T. Bauckman, owner and bulld- er; Claughton West, architect; to erect 16 two-story brick and tile dwellings, 4409 to 4439 Garrison street (lots 28 to 43, square 1581); to cost $96,000. W. T. Bauckman, owner and bullder; to -erect 16 brick garages, 4409 to 4439 Garrison. street (lots 28 to 43, square 1581); to cost $4,800. E. J. Murphy Co., Inc., owner; R. P Whitty, Co., bullders; to make repairs 710 Twelfth street (lot 800, square 288); to cost $600. Stambaugh Consgruction Co., own- ers and builders; to erect three metal private garages, 3813, 3817 and 3819 Georgla avenue (lots 61, 53 and b4, square 3020); to cost $900. The Joseph Shapiro Co., owners and huilders; to erect four metal private garages, 1819, 1811, 1821 and 1824 Otis street northeast (lots 206, 206, 211 and 212, square 4202); to cost $360. H. L. Flemer, owner, architect and builder: to erect one one-story frame dwelling, 3010 Franklin street north east (lot 4, square S-4337); to cost £5,600. Lohr & Harris, owners and bulld- ers; L. E. Harris, architect; to erect one two-story frame dwelling, 2300 Branch avenue southeast (lot 7, square 5679); to cost $7,000. Lanshurgh & Bro, owners and architects; James L. Parsons, Jjr.. builder; to make repairs 420 to 430 Seventh street (lot 812, square 431); to cost $1,000. DUCK SETS RECORD. Lays 300 Eggs in Year, Boosting “Indian Whites.” VOLENDAM, Holland, December 11 (M.—An egg-laying competition, extending over 12 months, between champion broeds of ducks from all parts of Holland has resulted in a victory for a group of six “Indian Whites.” These birds laid 1,494 eggs, or an average of 249 each. One bird laid 300 eggs. This is said to be a record in this land of ducks. Brick Home, 21.6 Ft. Front, . Semi-detached for the Usual Price of . a Row House Unusual Design Substantially Built Beautifully Finished 4300 12th St. N.E. Open for Inspection Walter Vaughn Builder—Owner North 5431 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ©, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1926. VETERANS ORGANIZE. Indian Campaigners Unite to Seek REALTORS’ DINNER IS ATTENDED BY 350 Dance Follows Meal and Entertain- ment—H. Tudor Morsell in Charge. The dinner dance held by the Wash- ington Real Estate Board at Ward- man Park Hotel Thursday was one of the most successful soclal affairs ever given by the board. Approxi- mately 360 members of the board and thejr guests attended the function. The affalr started at 8:30 and after a few courses of the dinner had been served the entertalnment program was featured. The talent was com- posed of Washington and Baltimore entertainers. The affair was concluded dance which lasted until 1:30. Con- siderable pralse was accorded the committee in charge of this affair. The committee was composed of H. Tudor Morsell, chairman; J. Rupert Mohler, W. W. Taylor, Howard A Schladt, M. P. Canby, Willlam L. King and J. A. McKeever. . NOTABLES MARRY. Northcliffe’'s Nephew Weds Dor- othy Heinlein. NEW YORK, December 11 (#).— Desmond Harmsworth of London, nephew of Lord Rothermere and of the late Lord Northcliffe, and Miss Dorothy Heinlein, daughter of Mr. and Mr's. H. C. Heinlein of Bridgeport, Ohio, were married yesterday at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. ‘The bride’s father is prominent in Ohio politics, and has served as Sen- ator and Representative of the Ohiv After a honeymoon in Italy and Mrs. Harmsworth will veside in Paris. with a The District of Columbia Camp, No. 5, Natlonal Indian War Veterans, incorporated under the Colorado or- ganization, came into being last night when 10 veterans of the Indians wars met at the home of Paul Schnelder, 468 Louisiana avenue northwest, and voted to ask for a charter and incor- porate immediately. Schneider is State commander for District of Columbia. todlan of the Col. Oldroyd Lincoln Memorial street., Accordin was or of Indian only get $20 It Is also intended to separate the camp from the one & Home, which he the REAL ESTATE. e e s SOFTWOOD BUSINESS REGISTERS ADVANCE Unfilled Orders of 225 Southern Pine and West Coast Mills Reach 518,118,596 Feet. Improved Conditions. movement last week, as inferred from |of He is cus- Lumber Manufacturers’ Assoclation, ! was a gain in softwood shipments and production, and some decrease in the current order file, as compared with the immediate preceding week. It should be noted, however, that in that week 17 more mills reported than | for the week of December 4, which | points to the conclusion that new‘ Collection at 516 Tenth to Schneider, the camp to bettcr the condition veterans, who, he says, to $24 a month pension. the Old Soldlers’ is inactive. ROSEDALE PARK —a new development in the fast growing Bethesda district. Detached Homes of Six, Seven and Eight Rooms We Invite Your Inspection - Drive Out Sunday . On Rockville Pike, Just North of Bethesda H. F. GRANT 1523 L St. NW. Main 5913 5 A 3831 4 Garrison St. N.W. THIS home of Italian design consists of 8 rooms and 2 baths (one with shower). Four of these rooms are bedrooms. It has many add cloak closet, center h: ed features—first floor, allway, breakfast room, pantry with “Frigidaire," completely floored attic, mahogany and ivory woodwork, hardwood floors throughout, a rear porch, a concrete liv- ing porch and, of course, is thoroughly modern, STUCCO OVER HOLLOW TILE GREEN TILE ROOF TWO-CAR GARAGE TO MATCH HOUSE Reasonably Priced, $23,750 To reach: Drive out Conn. Ave, turn west at Fessenden St,, to 38th St., and north to A3 . OPEN SUNDAY (SHANNON: & LUCH this home on Garrison St. FOR INSPECTION Exclusive Agents 3211 Idaho Avenue Just Above Woodley Road sEs==s2 Inspection Invited Sunday After 10 AM. 1412 Eye St. N.W. 133 HESKETH S CLEVELAND PARK Hedges & TREET * CHEVY CHASE MARYLAND 3 Blocks west from the Circle HIS entrance door, of 2Y,-in solid oak, is typical of the sturdy char- acter of the entire house. Built by the most ad- vanced method known to science, its walls will en- dure for centuries. That intangible essence called CHARM is present at every turn. Admirably suited for entertaining, it will draw friends to your fireside. Every! convenience is at your command, from the oil burner and electric refrigerator to the silk pongee draw shades. There are 8-in. wide oak boards in the floors, beamed ceiling, indirect illuminatio n, an un- usual fin,»hcc and _numerous pleasing features. The house ootk it i e Ty a mo is perfectly & You can_ spend the Christmas holidays here—it is a_present for the family that will last a Tifetime. CARL W. MARKHAM 605 Lenox Building Franklin 7036 Or Any Realtor Enlish Style Brick In the Wooded Section of Here is an all-brick residence, situated in that de- lightful section a little west of Wisconsin Avenue, close to the magnificent new Cathedral and Woodley Road bus. The house is most attractive in plan, convenient in arrangement and tastefully finished. It consists of eight large rooms, two tiled baths, one with built-in shower, sun porch, large semi-finished attic, concrete side living porch and every convenience including a built-in fire- proof garage. We can: conscientiously recommend this one as the best buy in Cleveland Park. Moderate terms. To inspect drive out Woodley Road, two squares beyond Wisconsin Ave to Idaho Ave. Middleton, Inc. Realtors Franklin 9503 business was about the same for the two production were much larger in the later. there was, however, a heavy decrease in new business, a falling off in ship- ments, same. ’tongohu; total ncrease in new business and marked expansions of production and ship- " The unfiltea e unfilled orders of 225 South The feature of the national lumber | pyng apng West Coast mills at the end SR b of st week amounted to £18,118,596 reports of of the leading lumber | feet, 26,616,946 mills of the country, says the National | 226 mills t| ™ The 121 identical Southern Pine mills in the group showed unfilled orders of 201,367,320 feet last week, as against 198,891,660 feet for the week before. For the 104 West Coast mills the unfilled orders were 816,761,276 feet, as against 327,625,286 feet for 105 mills a week earlier. Altogether the 345 comparably re- porting softwood mills had shipments 90 per it and orders 82 per cent of actual production. the Southern Pine mills these percentages were, respectively, 81 and 85; and for | rail are finished in whit the W Coast mills 87 and 76. through better lighting there is less Of the reporting mills the 815 with “danger of any one falling while going an established normal production for to the cellar to look after the furnace. the week of 213,971,205 feet gave actual production 96 per cent, ship- ments §5 per cent and orders 77 per cent thereof. Do Not Neglect Cellar Stairs. More than likely the cellar stairs need attention. This is a fine time of year to give them a coat of dark-col- ored durable paint that will make them neater in appearance and much easfer to clean. The walls and hand weeks, while shipments and As compared with a year ago, with production about the The 138 hardwoed mills in the report a gratifying © previous week. 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It would take a page advertisement to tell you of all the new features, so we ask you to spend a few minutes inspecting them—and we will let these homes sell themselves to you. HAMILTON ST. HOMES | Selling Faster Than Any Homes in Washington—Just See Them, That Will Explain Why— Inspect 618 Hamilton St. N.W. Threesgilstinctive Big Cozy Rooms Big Front Porch Double Back Porch _ 1="Open and LixhtedvDaily and Sunday Until 9 P.M.%t Convenient to 14th St. and 9th St. Cars A Marvelous Home at a Low Price 7150 “We Challenge Comparisofi” D. J. DUNIGAN e« 1319 New York Ave. , Phone Main 1267 Buy With Confidence—Buy A Dunigan All-Brick Home . They are,planned just like you want your home planned. Roomy, cozy, with every new home idea that you can think of—big deep lot of 137 feet to wide paved alley, concrete side- ¢ walk and street.’ Pick yours out Sunday for the family’s Christmas gift. S NG IZNNNG NGNS ENNG NG TN AN 1A A Y N N N A N A A A A A A A S N N e N N N AN Z WV ZVZ 22 f