Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-18
Hint to Produce Men.

Speaking of the growth and prospects OF the
city, gentleman we'll versed In real estate
matters, and particularly in its management,
said yesterday afternoon: II can't see why the
produce men do not try, while there is good
chance. to locate in colony near the Point.
By doing so they could get better quarters at
less rent and do as much or even more busi-
ness than they are now handling on Liberty
street. think it would pay some one of them
with little capital to take the lead in this
matter, and build on some of the Point prop
erty. The houses should be strong, well-lighted
and ventilated, with good front and back en-
trances-in short, specially adopted to the
commission business.
Now is the time to move In this matter, as
large blocks OF the Schenley property can be
leased on Third, Second. First and Fort streets
on long. time and advantageous terms, as 1
understand by persons who will improve 1t.
BY leasing and building as suggested produce
men could, in q few years. save enough to pay
for the Improvements 1t is only question OF
short time when they must get off of Liberty
street, and they should begin to consider where
they will go. Ten years ago it was impossible
rent psOdnGs man man 1d an1yfhing IN gtn on MDer spy
where else, but this has been demonstrated to
be erroneous by the success of those who did
finally remove to other localities-First Second
and the lower ends of Wood and Smithfeld.
There is reason to suppose that q change to the
Point would be attended by equally good re-
suits"
Improved His Opportunity.
A colored man, who is janitor of prominent
office building on Penn avenue, came to Pitts
burg few years ago entirely without means.
He had to work his way from Washington.
He obtained employment and saved enough
money to buy a small piece of property. II Q
kept on investing as fast as he could. The rise
in values has made him comparatively rich
man. His annual income from rents Is S2,5O0.
Important to Renters.
A number of the enterprising real .estate
agents of Pittsburg and vicinity are about to
take an important departure in presenting,
simultaneously, their rent lists to the public
through The DISPATCH. Among those whose
lists will thus appear regularly hereafter are:
Pittsburg, Baxter, Thompson q Co., c. H.
Love and Charles Somers & Co. In the Ar
senal district, L. o. Frazier. Allegheny
City, ]. K. Ewing q Co., A. q. Byers
& Co., Beckaeld & Bracken. The cities
and suburbs will be pretty well represented
during the renting season. The first of these
lists will appear tomorrow morning, and there
after on every Monday and Thursday. 1t is be-
lieved that this method of reaching the renting
public will be found OF sufficient interest to
warrant its continuance throughout the rent
ing season. 1t will certainly be great saving
of time, trouble and expense to all in uest
of houses or offices to be able to find them in
THE DISPATCH instead of having to run all
over the city for them. Renters, therefore,
should consult The DISPATCH and save time
and trouble.
Pure Fiction.
Who are the agents that are said to have pre-
dicted western boom" in real estate here9
THE DISPATCH is unable to spot them. 1t is
almost certain that they are myths-men of
straw set up to afford opportunity to bear the
market. Certainly sensible people have no
such expectation or hope. A boom would be a
disaster. On the other hand, IL is equally i'm
possible to spot the agents who are said to be-
lieve that the bottom is falling out of the
market. 1t is doubtful if anyone has said so,
for it is untrue. The market is in good shape
inquiry is active sales fair and values steady,
Owners and agents are entirely satisfied with
the situation and outlook.
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State of the Weather.
On the whole, the weather the past week was
an improvement on that of the previous SIX
days. The temperature varied but little, and
there were no storms to interrupt outdoor traf.
fc. There were snow and rain on Monday.
Light snow fell on Tuesday and Wednesday
Thursday and Friday were fair. Yesterday
opened with snow, turning to rain in the after.
noon, So far this month there have been three
fair days.
About Ready to Build.
Mr. George Schmidt has had plans and
specifications prepared for 20 dwellings in his
Eureka Place plan, Oakland, ground for which
will be broken this week IL the weather will
permit. Several persons to whom Mr.. Schmidt
building the same time. The probability is that
from so to rs houses will be erected In this
locality the present year.