The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-05
DEALING IN DIRT
IS STILL ACTIVE
its General Tone is More Con-
sentative
WORK ON STEEL PLANT
Constructors Hope to Have Excava-
tons Completed by September
Work of Construction
Will Be Pushed.


Ensley August 4-(SpeciaD. Real es-
tate, which has shown unusual activity
for the past few weeks. has attained a
more conservative tone during the pres
ent week and while many deals are re-
ported, there is no feverish excitement.
This condition is welcomed by real es-
tate men, as 1t means a more substantial
and safe tone. It Is said that about as
many deals are being made as during the
feverish excitement, but there is not so
much of that specula tive tendency that
never benefits the city permanently and
always reacts
The transactions now a~c of a perma-
nent nature that nsures lasting benefit
TO the community. People are buying
homes and other property for permanent
improvement. and the dealing is quite
active. All the real estate men are busy,
and many inquiries are being received
from people out of town who desire homes
or other property.
Buying Homes.
There is also a strong tendency on the
part of the employees of the local manu-
featuring plants to purchase and build
homes. which promises well for the flu
ture prosperity of the city and COM
munity.
In speaking of the present conditions in
real estate today, prominent dealer
said. II am glad that the real estate
work on the new steel plant has passed
Such feverish tone in real estate can
bring no permanent good to the town. and
is really an injury.
Business Is still brisk, but It has a
conservative tone. and is being led by
people who are careful and who desire
property for permanent Improvement, or
as homes for Themselves Every real
estate man in town seems to be busy, and
many small deals are being reported
every day"
Work on Steel Plant.
The work of excavating for the new
steel plant is progressing well, and the
contractors say that the work will be
completed about September l. About 100
900 yards of dirt and rock is to be moved,
and several large steam and electric
shovels are employed in the task.
Work on the construction OF the build
ings will begin as soon as the excava-
tons are completed. and this work will
be pushed as rapidly as possible.
While labor conditions are somewhat
improved, there is still a demand for
men. but the officials of the Tennessee
company are optimistic Of the future,
and seem to have no fear Of being able
to secure all the labor necessary for the
completion of their plans in a reasonable
time.
viii Erect Buildings.
The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph company and the Birmingham Rail
way, Light and Power company are pre-
pairing to erect large and convenient
buildings for their local business in this
city. These buildings will be on opposite
sides of Nineteenth street, between Ave
nue. f and Avenue G.
The Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power company purchased property some
time ago for the purpose of building a
new freight and passenger depot. The
work has been delayed for some cause.
but IL is said that work will begin in a
short time. and that 1T will be completed
at an early date. The business of the
company at Ensley is increasing very
rapidly in all departm The build
ing of the gas main into this city will
add another and very important depart
ment to the company's local business.
The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph company has just purchased lot
opposite the site to be occupied by the
new depot. and 1t is said that plans
are now being drawn for a new ex
rha n & ms Il
ing many improvements In their local
system, and new cables being strung
to Birmingham and other points In the
district.
Weinstein- Broda.
Mr.. Leo Broda will leave for Philadel-
phIa tonight. where he is to be married
TO Miss Tfllie Weinstein next tuesday,
afternoon at o'clock.
After the marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Broda
will be at home in Ensley.
Notes and Personals.
The usual services Will be conducted at
the local churches tomorrow morning by
the resident pastors. The union services
tomorrow night will be conducted at the
First Baptist church and at the First
Methods church. The pasors Of the two
churches will exchange pulpis for the &C
caslon.
A letter from &. Z. johnston DIlnss mo
news that hts rather IS much better IN
a hospital at ST. Louis. Mr.. Johnston
was called to the bedside OF his father
several days ago.
city Attorney Romaine Boyd left to-
night for Blount Springs. where ne VIII
spend Sunday.
There will be no morning service at st.
Johns Episcopal church tomorrow morn
ing, but in the evening the usual service
will be conducted by the Rev. j. J. ID.
Hall. Sunday school will be held at the
usual time tomorrow morning at $3.50
o'clock.
Miss Nellie True, who has been the
guest of her uncle. J. II. Sheldon. for
several weeks returned to her home at
Memphis today.
The members of the First Baptist
church have decided to build home for
their pastor on the vacant lot adjoining
the church at Eighteenth street and Ave-
nue. O.