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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11
OUTLOOK FOR FALL
TRADE EXCELLENT
Summer Bargain Sales Con-
tinue, With Merchants in
Cheerful Mood.

Local retail trade continued active
during the last week and merchants e&-
press satisfaction over the outlook, Ihe
volume OF business was about on par
with that OF the preceding week anu
the same features were noticeable,
namely, the continuance OF bargain
snles, special offerings. clearance and
removal sales,
Two big department stores are get
ting ready for their grand openings in
new homes. These are the Keith.
o 'Brien company and the Auerbach
company, which will shortly remove to
new quarters IN the growing retail cen
ter al State street and Third South.
The structures to be occupied by these
firms are now virtually near compile
ton, and will offer facilities for two of
the most modern and up to-datc depart.
ment stores in the west.
Most firms dealing in dry goods and
specialtles have followed the lead OF
these stores by Offering sales, while the
season of the wear has been reSponsibl3
for other sales conducted generally by
retail dealers. Buyers are returning
from the cast, where they have placed
orders for a fine arraN Of late sum-
mer and early fall offerings.
Merchants expect that the next three
months will bring higher volume Of
tourist traffic and prosperous times for
the farmer, They are stocking in goods
and wares accordingly.
All seasonable dress goods, wash fab
RIGS, muslins, silks, shoes, millinery,
men IS clothes and novelties sold 10 Il
good market. Hardware trade was sat
isfactory, especially in all lines of out
ing goods and wares. In this connec-
tion, sporting stores shared a profitable
trade. Automobile dealers report good
trade and lumber and cement main
tanned continuance of the active mar
ket OF the preceding week.
Music stores experienced quite a call
for sheet music, with advance orders
for muIical Instruments of all kinds.
Furniture stores fouud good market
in tapestry and carpets. Smaller stores
dealing in various lines have little
complaint to make, and the week was
considered exceptionally good for the
season.
Cash collections were about the same
as the preceding week and the dimlnu-
tion of standing accounts continued,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11
WAITING STATIONS
FOR HIGHLAND PARK

Work on the construction Of three
waiting stations along the Holiday
car line. where it intersects Highland
park, was begun last week by the Kim.
ball & Richards company. These sta
tions will be built of concrete in the
shape of umbrellas. Around the base
of each, OF the handle will be circular
seats where waiting passengers may
find rest A sanitary drinking foun-
tain will be placed at each station.
One nineroom modern home was be-
gun in the park last week by the com
pany. It will stand at the intersec-
ton of Thirteenth East and Alden
streets
Kimball & Richards experience a
steady demand for lots during the
week, both at Highland park and at
Southgate park.
Two band concerts. Saltair. today.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11
SITE FOR A PARK is.
DECIDED TO THE

Yesterday Walter Mecks
Meeks & Mccartney Real Este
pany delivered deed to the d
eriug q twelve.acre tract in th
of Douglas park. This is to b
into beautiful public park, n
pletiou of which will send 4
values in that district booming
do the dealers keep the ball I'd
the southeastern subdivisions.
Meeks & Mccartney report
strength on the real estate
Many sales were completed dun
week by the company. and jud
the number OF inquiries and
tive investments pending, the d
weeks will see a trade revival
strength,
Monfoomery 3 band Saltair
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11

is attached steel brush about eight
inches in diameter. This brush. when
In action, makes 1900 revolutions a min
ute, The entire apparatus is manipu
lated by hand over the surface OF the
stone. and removes every vestige Of dirt
or surface decay, placing the stone. both
In color and surface strength, In the
same condition when il left the quarry
When this work is dono. the stone is
washed with an application OF Hamlins
lmpervia, which closes any cracks or
pores and makes the stone waterproof,
1nnumerable buildings are erected in
every city OF the world and IL few months
afterward they become dirty and unat-
tractiye Especially is this so with sand
In this city. AS the weather forces set
In their work. the stone becomes more
and more porous. Snow or water soak
in. freeze comes, and the resulting ex-
pansion cracks the stone Recently great
chips fell from the city and county build
Ing due to this process, endangering the
lives of pedestrians below.
Result Is Effective.
Yesterday Tribune representative
saw the new device In action. Later, &
piece of sandstone, OF which the new
Auerbach store building Is constructed,
subjected to the renovating process
and the treatment with the impervia- A
portion or the surface was left un-
touched. Mr.. Johnston then submerged
the piece In water. The portion that
had been treated was waterproof; the
untouched portion absorbed the water
like a botter,
The value of tho new discovery lies In
its efficiency and economy, II can be
used on the surface of any stone brick
material used in construction OF build
ings. Once the renovation process has
had its effect. II only remains to wash
tho surface each year to retain tho fresh
appearance. The liquid application is col
orless. and leaves the material upon
which 1t Is used In the natural color The
cost or using the device and liquid Is
from 90 to 100 per cent less than the
expense OF other methods, and the work.
by reason of its easy manipulation, can
be done much more rapidly.
With the new economical method at
hand, all buildings that have darkened
with age, no matter what the surface
material may be, even to granite, can
be made TO appear new, and at the
same time, proof against the forces OF
weather. smoke and gases. Herein is
seen a great possibility for the beau
tifcation of cities.
The work on the new Auerbach store
building Is progressing rapidly Wide
changes have been wrought within a
short space. Although the company ex-
poets TO remove to the new home carly in
September. the work now seen Will be
finished within two weeks at the latest.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11

Montgomory's band, saltair, today.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11
BURT & CARLQUIST
HAVE BUSY WEEK

Another week Of busy trading is re-
ported by the Burt & Carlquist Real
Estate company. cit has been the
busiest week in two months" said a
member OF the firm "The demand for
small farms and suburban residence
properties has been equally good. We
have made several sales in both classes
of the trade and have received depos-
its on several others which will be con
summated next week ~
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11
FUTILE BROS. REPORT
GOOD TOTAL FOR WEEK

With total business Of $4,000 In
sales tucked away during tho week, the
Tuttle Bros real estate firm is conf
dent that things are on the mend In
Salt Lake Dog days or none, the real
estate market continues good, say mem
bers Of the Arm, and every indication
points to an excellent fall trade.
The company reports that inquiries
for vacant lots on which to build homes
is perhaps tho strongest feature of the
market now from its viewpoint.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11
THE LAKE TRIBUNE SUNDAY MORNING. AUGUST A. 1912
FIGURES EVIDENCE
BUILDING ACTIVITY

Building permits for 1912 10 date total
s2,67O.73s and for the month OF August to
date $S54,S63. In the first ten days Of
the month two large permits were Issued
That for the University OF Utah building
was for s253.sos and an additional permit
for the Hotel Utah annex. covering under
| estimated cost was for 566.oo0.
The permits are as follows
Previously reported ......... s3,3l6. 1916
August TO date:
Clara Latares. 145 Champion
street, brick addition ....,..s..s 100
Clara Tucker l74a Windsor
avenue. 1-story brick residence $500
Palace Laundry company. SIS
East Fourth South street, two
story brick addition ......... 1000
III. j. Burk. 1922 First avenue,
one-story brick addition 49,. 500
Elizabeth NJ Adamson 317 West
North Temple street. two-story
brick apartment .,.-.......-- 5000
Lille Buckle. Az Second avenue,
one-story brick alteration,....; 500
west Second North street.
]. J. Powell. 4s5 south Seventh
East street, one-story brick al
Hotel Utah company, additional
W j. burton. sS5 West South ~
Temple street, onc-story busi-
ness building ,....,.........~- 1000
four-story brick addition ..... 1000
Houston Investment company,
325 West South Temple street,
Charles Tying. 5iio East Second
South street, one-sto,y frame
garage .............,. 40
brick building ................. 25s.s2S
George Eddy. I25 East Tenth
South street, two-story con-
crete residence .....-......s... 5000
Salt Lake Engineering company,
Fourth South and Sixth West
streets, three story brick house $500
R E. McConouGhy, $40 West
Sixth south street. one-story
cement building .,..,...s,.s.. 1000
R e. McConoughy, S57 West
Sixth South street, one-story
brick residence -...s.,as-.... 1000
r. z. McConoughy, S5g West
Sixth South street, one-story
brick residence >...--......-.. 1000
Boutwell, & McConoughy, $50
South Ninth West street. one
story brick residence -..---.-. $500
Boutwell, & McConoughy. 34s
South Ninth West street, one
story brick residence .-....-. 1,S00
;. r Walker estate, Main street
and Postoffice place. brick al
terations ..........--...., 600
C. Hawkins. 1915 Lincoln street,
ones story brick residence ....- 1000
Western Macaron Manufactur-
Ing company, 242 South Fourth
West street, brick addition. 160
Grand total .............. 50, ,s7o.78s
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11
RAILROAD BUILDING
TO NEW HIGH SCHOOL

Within ten days P. J. Moran, builder
of the new high school, will have COM
pleted railroad from Eleventh East
and Ninth South streets to the site of
the new building, over which 10 haul
material. This viii greatly facilitate
the progress of construction work. The
foundations for the building are about
completed and the walls will be begun
next week.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11
EVEN HOT WEATHER
DOES NOT RETARD
Salt Lake Realty Market Is
Healthy in Spite of the
Dog Days.

The dog days Of August, with their
customary lulling effect on the renl
estate market, are passing with slight
impression this season. From every
hand come optimistic reports of bust
ness and predictions of season of
heavy trading Just ahead.
Naturally the hot weather is not with
out its drawbacks to the trade through
It's effect on general business ACTIVITY,
but the dull period is not nearly so
noticeable as is normally the case. The
steadiness with which the market has
and the decided signs of recent improve
ment is taken by most Of the dealers
as positive proof of the business sound
ness of Salt Lake at present,
Notes Of Progress.
The immediate prospects for condi-
tions that create an IDEAL real estate
market are on every hand. it is
claimed. The largest crop Of many
years is about ready to be harvested
IN the regions tributary TO Salt Lake
Investors are in the market in large
numbers and business confidence is
everywhere manifest. Values are ris-
ing swiftly and and s. progressive dis
position Is to be noted in all branches
Of business.
One big dealer said yesterday that
there never was r time since the city
entered its present era more opportune
for the purchase of real estate, either
business property or residence lots. Ad-
vances all along the line are inevitable,
he declared. and it is doubtful if pres
ent prices will ever exist again FOR
the same offerings that are now in the
market
Bankers Are Coming.
The presence Of upwards OF 1000
bankers in the city TO attend the an
nusl convention of the American Insti-
tute Of Banking is being counted
upon by tho real estate dealers for
9 substantial impetus TO trade.
II is argued that a banker is
rs a rule live person with an
eye to opportunity. Among a thou
sand Of them there are sure to be some
with money to invest and Salt Lake
offerings Just now are not 10 be equaled
in the western part of the United
States, it is claimed.
Close on the heels of the bankers
convention will come the Tranmissis-
sippi Commercial congress; then the
congress. Salt Lake ought to be revel
ling in prosperity and publicity by that
time. say the dealers-
Realty Mem Active.
The Salt Lake Real Estate associa-
tion adopted a progressive programme
at its regular meeting Friday, which,
if pushed, viii mean big things for
the city. The association purposes to
exert its influence towards the i'm
provement Of water supply and SOW
erage In the southwestern and south
eastern sections of the city; to encour-
age the use Of Utah materials in city
streets and buildings RS Far as possible
and to agitate the control Of the city
commission over the planting of trees
giving them full authority to say what
also decided to work for an increase
in the number Of municipal parks.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11

which is taken as favorable
ton by merchants. Outside orde.
received in gratifying number
ing the expansion Of Salt Lax
trade center. Y
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11
Renovation Complete.

In their efforts to secure the best pos
sible results in the work of remodeling
and renovating the old Knutsford build :
Ing, which viii be ready for it's new oc-
cupants within about two weeks Mr.
Johnston and Mr.. Auerbach demonstrate ed
the worth Of their process. BY its future
use. they declare, buildings that have
become black with smoke and SCOT or
cracked on their surfaces by the effect OF
weather and sulphurc acid gas in the
air. may be renovated. the stone or brick
made to appear as though fresh from
the quarry and made waterproof and de-
cay proof through tho liquid application
The last few days. a corps of work.
mon has been renovating the outside of
the new Auerbach store building Thou
sands OF passersby have stopped to notice
the wonderful change in appearance. as
the work progressed, Some thought the
structure was being painted; others
thought a sand blast was being used,
but those familiar with such work recoG-
nized that better result was being OBJ
tanned than through either OF those meth
ods
The device used is a small electric
motor OF one-half horsepower, TO which
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11
New Method Is Discovered for
Renovadng Building Surfaces

home N ne each company sdpatm also shows the erant
'ueame
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11
INQUIRIES Are Strong.

The Smith Realty company reports a
strong inquiry from outside sources
during the week. Next week the COM
panv expects 20 finish half dozen
pending deals of considerable import
snce, including the sale OF large farm
and suburban acreage in the southeast
ern envirous Of the city
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-11
Process Successfully Demon
strated in Work on Auer-
bach Stores New Home.

A NEW electrical invention and
~ method for renovating and pre-
~ serving all stone and brick ma
L - terials used in the construction
OF buildings has been worked out
and successfully demonstrated by local
men, who believe their discovery will
prove epoch making In Its particular line
OF usefulness
The now Invention was hit upon by
Fred Johnston of the James Stewart
company. who is experimenting construc-
bach store at tho northeast corner Of
State street and Broadway Patents
have been applied for and the process is
controlled by Mr.. Johnston and Herbert
s. Auerbach, Vice president Of the Auer-
bach company. The device Is to be known
as the Johnston Whirlwind Renovator,"
and Is used In conjunction with a color
less liquid application known as ''Ham-
by j. H Hamlin q Utah man.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-06


dent of Public Schools the
coed him President Misaps
this position
columns the daily of interest
Hattburg of distinguished and
widely known Methodist minister Dr. F. Watkins,
highly esteemed pastor of Main Methodist in
The News advised qualifications other gen
who
that the duties honors
fall on more capable worthy chris
Is not prerogaive of this
embrace this hundreds of ways
mas SHOWN himself
For many DR. Watkins
his church. and this
that denomination His
manners his broad catholic sympae which
qualify him for the important
ution.
While all this his friends would
reel should Dr. Watkins be called
would still be feeling people 4atturg at
large should anything
generally beloved and whose
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-06
Forum of the People

methods in securing plans, specifica-
tons and bids.
Whatever other failures the COM
missioners may have made there is
certainly no room for complaint in
this instance. A few dollars unwisely
spent on some small matter, a few un-
slightly holes in the street, a failure
to meet every expectation of an i'm
patient public are things that will oc-
cur in any form of government re-
CARELESS Of the personnel of the pow
ers that be. But these are not the
features that should engage our entire
attention.
Rather lets look to the larger pur-
poses and possibilities, lets give our
support to those entrusted with the
management of our affairs and assist
them as far as we may in making ev-
cry department succeed.
There may come time, and. condi-
lions that demand the righteous con-
domination of an outraged citizenship
when to be silent would be to be-
come particeps crinisis. Is so then
meet the condition like men and de-
mand the right, then there will be no
room to doubt getting what you want.
If We want the very best govern
ment and will ourselves become the
vera best citizens we will get Just
what We want as we certainly have
the best form that has yet been de-
yised,
j. D. Donald.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-06
FACTS ABOUT
Continued From Page oue)

the commissioners was the erection of
new high school building; and, acting
along their fixed plan of economy,
combined with permanency, they set
to work. A bond issue of $4,000 was
fioated, $1,000 Of the amount to be
used for improvements for the Hardy
Street school building, $1,000 to be
used In playing off floating indebted
ness incurred by previous administra-
tons. leaving $33,500 for the erection
Of the new school building, and for
its furnishings and equipment. The
commissioners did not act hastily.
They inspected school buildings In
other cities, formed q fair idea Of
what Hattiesburg needed and ought to
have for the money, and would not let
the contract until they got just that
The result is that Hattiesburg has a
high school building which fair judges
declare to be worth every dollar of
$4,000. and are amazed when told
what the real cost Is. The building is
q three-story brick structure, well
lighted. well heated. differentiated,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-06
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING ANOTHER
EVIDENCE OF WISE Gov
EMINENT,

Hattiesburg, Miss, April 6, 1912.
Editor News:
Yesterday l visited and thoroughly
inspected the new main street school
building and am glad to say that I
was most agreeably surprised. The
large number of well lighted and
splendid class rooms, the spacious
halls; the convenient cloak rooms the
large and we'll appointed auditorium:
the sanitary drinking fountains, and
in fact, every department of this struc-
ture has been intelligently and con-
veniently arranged and will in all
probability meet all the requirements
OF our school for several years; to
say nothing of the increased comfort
and health of our teachers and chill
dren. If any one will take time to
visit this building and consider what
IL means to our community l am sure
they will be more than pleased, and
when the cost is considered think thew
Will see a new light in the commission
Form Of Government From past ex-
perience and observation in letting
contracts for school buildings and 9TH
er public works, there must have been
saving of at least ten thousand dol
lars in this contract, and that was due
alone to the fact that the commits
sioners gave this work their time and
thought and applied real business
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-06
Sunday Services at
Hdttiesburg Churches
Trinity Church.
Easter Day services.

Easter Day services.
All services held in Court house.
Next Sunday being Easter Day, and
"The Queen of Festival" will
be special Easter services at the Court
house at 1880 and II o'clock in the
morning.
The service at 1880 in the morning
will be a celebration of the Holy Com
munion-known as the Easter Com
munion," at which every communicate
of Trinity church is expected to be
present.
The services at II o'clock in the
morning will also be special, with Sc
lected Easter musical numbers, and
the choir will be vested. The follow
ing is the service and musical list:
Professional Hymn No. III. "He is
Risen,"-C. F. Alexander. (Senteces,
Versicles, Lords Prayer.)
Christ Our Passover" Morning
ton.
Special Psalms for day with musical
setting.-No. 92 and 50.
Gloria in Escelsis. No. 43S.
Jubilate Deo.-No. 1879.
Hymn-"Jesus Christ is Risen To
day."-No. 112. Oatin HYMN
Sermon by the Rector.
Hymn, "The Strife is Der. NO.
121. (Francis Pott.)
Offertory, I'VE Give Thee But Thine
Own. NO. 26S.
occasional, Jesus Lives. NO.
1872.
All cordially invited to the services.
Simpson-Atmore, Rector
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-06
Central Christian Church.
Main Street.


Inc ,protracted meeting begins to-
morrow night at the 1880 service
sermon subject, Forgetting God"
The very latest song book has been
procured and will be used during the
meeting. The music will be made a
feature. All those who love good
music are invited to assist in this
part OF the service. Special music at
every service. Subjects for the week.
Monday, "The Battle of Wills"
Tuesday, "The DEVILS Wage"
Wednesday, "The Gift of God"
Thursday, "The Wrapping Power of
SIM
Saturday, "The Steps of Salvation. :"
A very hearty invitation is extend
ed to the public to attend these serv-
ices.
The usual Sunday morning services.
Bible school at 9:45.
Morning worship and sermon at IL
o'clock. Subject: "The Empty
Tomb"
John S. Zeran, Minister.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-06
J. D. Donald.

complete and convenient in every mar
ticular- The floors, the ceiling, in fact
the entire finish, is artistic and of the
best material, and there is ample room
for every requirement Of high school
building in Hattlesburg for many
years to come. The building, as has
been stated, was paid for by a bond
issue. The $4,000 INTEREST ON
THE BONDS is BEING CARED FOR
OUT OF CURRENT RECEIPTS.
In addition to this the Hardy Street
school building has been repaired and
improved at cost of 81 500 and every
school building in the city has been
placed in thoroughly sanitary condi-
ton. Mark this: The above is not
curb-stone talk or spite or favor or
prejudice. 1t is FACTS.
Sanitation.
Under the Commission Form of Gov
eminent 80 per cent of the complaint
against the offensive odors arising
from the city crematory has been elm
mated. This was done by improve
ments and good management, and 9TH
er improvements will be made, as soon
as funds are available, that will elm
mate every disagreeable feature. Note
this:-Under this Commission Govern
ment improvements are made just as