Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25

alley. It Is understood that the Smith
deal Business College will continue in
the building, which will become the
nome offices Of the new owners.
Realty men were entirely pleased
with existing conditions. for many had
feared slump In the market during
the warm weather. Such was not the
situation. however. and business con-
,inues along remarkably active lines
Tor this season. The agencies report
cd that they had closed Il good many
GeaiS. mainly for small property. that
hau "ot been sent to the courts for
RECREATION. while there were three or
1our large transactions practically
closed. they said.
SUBURBAN PROPERTY
IN STRONG DEMAND
me demand continues heavy. espe-
cialiy In the suburbs, where the great
est activity is in evidence. One agent
said that he was having moro de-
mands from prospective purchasers
who meant business than he mad re-
ceived for many weeks In some in
stances property was practically grab
bed for fear that some one else would
close TIE deal first.
The aggregate sales OF city property
Tor the week was slightly below the
total of the previous six days, but aC-
SrcsatcI more than 100000 There
was some little activity in Hcnrico
county property. while the sales Of
NY real estate WAS widely distributed
iii all sections Of the city.
Wallace &. Saunders sold "A lot front.
ing thirty-three feet ON the south side
OF Grove Avenue, just west Of the cor
ner or West Street. to RoSalic b Sell
den. The purchase price was reported
as being 10000. The deed by which
Fritz SitterdinE acquired the propcrty
of Ratciiffe & Tanner. florists. who re-
Gently filed a petition in bankruptcy
was recorded i'll the Hcnrico County
clerks office. Mr.. Sitterdinc who
plans to establish an up-to-dnte whole
sale florist establishment, acquired all
the real estate and personal property OF
tho concern for $4,000.
PLAN NEW DWELLINGS
IN THE WEST END
one OF the larger sales of the week
was $4,000 transfer in the West
End. by which Davis Brothers became
the purchasers OF a lot fronting 100
through TO Floyd Avenue on which II
fronts like distance. The lot was
sold by ELAN G. Funston. auctioneers
for Joseph G. Taylor. special commits
sioncr y large old frame dwelling
now standing on the property Will he
row Of handsome dwellings TO be erect
ed by Davis Brothers
Salite w. Sydnor acquired lot front
ing twenty-five feet at the southwest
corner OF Harrison and Grace Streets
from r. W. Gary. for $4,000. John T
Wilson sold to Jonathan Bryan the
property known as 3Os. $40 and 3lol-2
East Main Street. which fronts sixty
feet. seven and one-fourth inches on
the north side Of the street. for $685.
600
According to lease filed in the
thanc"ry Court the j g. MCCrory Com
pany operators OF a . and l0-ccut
store. have rented tho brick store at
Al East Broad street from j. T. Jur-
gems for period of nine years and one
month from August l. This company
has s"vcra! adjoining stores on Broad
street. and Will pay $4,000 as rent
during tho life Of the lease
Plans were filed with the Building
Department several days ago by
Charles j Billips for a modern three
story brick structure TO he erected at
tn" northeast corner of Twenty-fifth
and Broad Streets. which will he used
- an undertaking establishment The
new building will cost sll.5n0. Build
ing operations during tho week were
light, the permits issued by the part
ment amounting to less than $4,000
There is. however. large amount Of
work pending before Building Inspec-
tor Butler and this will probably be
approved this week.