The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-10-18


OF 900 feet on West Jefferson avenue,
$40 feet on the river bank, and depth
lof 500 feet, and II an area OF approx
lmeteiy iOh acres. ~ OF which are
but capable OF being reclaimed
This property was put up at auction
last week, but was Withdrawn from sale
because a bid OF $4,000 was considered
too low, A reputable real estate dealer
placed the facts I'm my hands,
i Being firmly convinced that this Ii 4
most desirable piece OF property, ane
anxious TO acquire IL for the city, !
must be closed today. No extension OF
option Is granted Spot cash today IL
the only consideration the estate enter
tains
! Inasmuch as there is no time for de-
i lay, ! have. rather than have the city
lose this golden opportunity. assumed
the obligation. and have made the pur-
chase myself. The consideration is
greater than could well AFFORD TO carry
alone for an extended period, and am
enllsting the support OF well-khown eiti-
Gems. am convinced that l shall ne
successful, and shall be able 10 publish
the names within few days.
IL Is my Intention 10 hold this prop
erty until the city has taken the
necessary steps TO purchase IL. There
Is no question I'm my mind that your
Honorable Body will speedily take every
step necessary 10 acquire the title.
The price r. wonderfully cheap. and
your Honorable Body has the opportuni-
\ ~ TO compare the same with another
piece OF property recently offered TO the
| city for a garbage barn site In the inn
OF this one based on foot frontage.
This land can be materially Inn
proved. and can be used as sites for
| grounds and bath houses. Its acquisis
tion and Improvement would be bless
ing TO the community
L IL 4 49,
lis available an adjacent tract Of about
20 acres. How much do the west
siders envy the east siders their Water
tunity 70 establish a similar park for
the deserving residents OF the west
pointe, out For instance. the proxim-
ity OF Fort Wayne to this acreage. The
two could be connected, and a continu-
Gus Improved river frontage OF a mile
| the natural terminal OF the much want :
ed north and south Street car extension.
| As ] have stated, there is no ques-
able Body viii make every effort TO ac-
that It has been placed Within your
to obtain title. do not know. as suf-
neient time has not been available to
obtain an opinion from the corpora
contingent fund, or IL may be neces-
| saTy that the Board OF Estimates be
an appropriation; or ID may be neces-
sary TO wait until the next regular ses-
sion OF the board.
recommend this communication to
yeaf most careful consideration, and
reference TO the proper committee.
Re'pse'fSSli 4 i i Faso5sSfbsos.
Referred TO COMMITTEES on WAYS and
FROM THE SAME.
To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentiemen--Anent my communica-
ton OF even date re the purchase OF
land south OF West Jefferson avenue.
park purposes. / submit copy OF pur.
chase Agreement between myself and
e shipman. agent for the Jewel
also submit copy OF opinion of the
corporation Counsel relative TO the
funds available for q contemplated pur-
ment and opinion be published in fun
In the o.acial proceedings
Respectfully submitted.
'ollowtne 10 the opinion of the Cor
poration Counsel and the agreement
Hon, William B. Thompson.
Dear Str-ResDonsive to your query
as TO how funds may be provided for
psoiected purchase. for park purposes.
from JEFFERSON avenue west, adjoining
rseenuy acquired right-of-way for
Aorren street;
With the approval OF the Common
TINS land may be acquired and the price
paid from the contingent fund OF from
the sale OF an issue OF honda
sisn.dI EnasIfAynr .rv,,,.o,,
Assistant Corporation Counsel
Jewel Betting Co,
Hartford. Conn.
Gentlsmen--I hereby offer and agree
erty you own In the City OF Detroit.
county Of Wayne and State OF Michi.
gan. described as follows:
Lots nunbered Ave go. six lsD. seven
Claim Thirty (soj. lying between West
Jefferson avenue and the Detroit river.
survey OF the property being hereto
attached and made a part hereof. being
avenue. e4i.i0 II. frontage on the u
). harbor line In the Detroit river. and
$3.50 r. from the southeasterly line
or West Jefferson avenue and said har-
Properly 1911 II. from Jsfferso1 ave-.
nue.. TO the harbor line, on the easterIy
line. and being. all told. ten and 53-IO0
ll0.b2) acres.
AoE WuAcu a agree 10 pay nfty -nve
thousand ls55, 000) dollars: one thous-
and ttl.O00) dollars on the date here
OF. nineteen thousand (t1g, 000l dollars
within thirty (30l days from the date
hereof, and thirty-hve thousand Ss6-
0o0D dollars within i've (5) years, with
interest at six per cent (eqs) per an
mum payable semi.annually. with the
privilege or paying one thousand
lti,ooob dollars or any multiple there
OF en- any interest date.
This offer IL made with the under
staLdfnR that complete certified abb
stract will be furnished. showing good.
free and clear title. the conveyance to
be made by good. sufficient warranty
deed. The deferred payment to be Sc
cured by a mortgage upon the Prop
erty 10 your company.
All buildings now upon the property
are reserved and excepted from this
sale, as they belong to the occupants
and will be removed or forfeited With
Ia thirty 900 days from toe date Of
absolute possession will be given.
tSigned) wM. b. THOMPSON
On behalf OF the Jewel Betting Co,
hereby accept the above ofer as their
dull authorized agent. and acknowI-
edge receipt of the one thousand
Wl.OO ; dollars this day paid.
tSigned) +. c. SHIPM1\N
Referred TO Committee on Ways aud
Means
FROM THE SAME.
To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gcntlemen--I herewith nominate and
respectfully ask your Honorable Body
To appoint Mr. Wilfred c. Leland as a
member OF the hoard OF Trustses 81
the Detroit Museum OF Art Cor tho
term ending July !. 1919
Respectfully submitted
VIM, B. THOMPSON.