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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05
BUY REAL
ESTATE NOW
NEW YORK HOTEL TO
COST TWO MILLION

As an indication OF improved cen
ditions in the building situation. an
nouncement Is made OF another palA,
tial apartment hotel to be erected II
New York at once.
The new structure will be called
the Hotel Stratford. and viii be buils
at a cost OF 81 1905 900. The total val
uation OF the land and build is placed
at $2.175.OOO. S. W. Straus & c..
have underwrltten a first mortgage
per cent serial bond issue OF 81 900.
900 on the property.
The Hotel Stratford will be erected
at the northwest corner OF Seventy
fourth street and West End aVenus.
II il directly across the street from
the Charles Schwab property, and
will face the lawn surrounding the
Schwab mansion. The land fronts
100 feet on Seventy-fourth street ~
142 feet on West End avenue.
The borrowing interests In the deal
are the 305 West End Corporation %
which Henry Mayer. who has buih
a number OF important buildings Ia
New York. il president. Among his
other operations is one at the corner
OF Seyenty-fifth street and West End
avenue. one Of the finest apartment
houses in New York; also one at the
sorner OF Efghty-third and vest End
avenue.
The new hotel win be fourteen
stories in height and will contain
about $50 guest rooms and 2z5 baths
besides a spacious public lobby. writ
ing rooms. restaurant and all the
other facilities OF an exclusive mod
ern hotel The rooms will be AZ
ranged in two. three and four-foon
suites, each suite with its own foyer.
Plans for the Hotel Stratford are
now being prepared by Schwartz and
Gross, architects. 1t Is planned to
make the hotel a structure OF distinc-
tive beauty. and to this end II Win
be constructed OF brown Roman brick
with terra Gotta and stone trimming.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05

am a minor and the only heir to the
real estate left me by my mother Ny
guardian resides in New York where the
property 10 located. IL IL possible for me
TO borrow any money on this property to
complete my schooling here in Washing
ton. | have written my guardian but he
advises against the proposition, urging that
! work q year and then resume my school
work. n. c. Z
The matter is entirely within the
discretion OF the court having juris-
diction. You can petition the court
and it will decide the matter on it's
merits. II the court so allows, you
can borrow money on this property
for necessary purposes. The ques-
ton OF necessity is one for the de-
termination OF the court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05
SUBURBAN HOMES
FIND READY SALE

James Il Boyce purchased from W.
g. Gus. during the past week, the
attractive suburban home at 81 Hes
keith street, Chevy Chase, Nd. The
price was $4,000. The property is
modern throughout and one Of the
most attractive in this section. The
sale was made through the real es-
tate firm Of Shannon 4 Luchs.
The same firm sold an attractive
Cleveland Park home at 1880 Newark
street for Mrs. Nina S. Smathers for
S12,60o. The house contains nine
rooms and two baths. and is located
q short distance from Connecticut
avenue.
Four bungalows. just being COM
pleted by Shannon 4 Luchs at Thir-
teenth and Farragut streets, were
sold last week to W. !. Bucket,
Frank H. Schertz, James Holden and
Howard 8. Altemus. The purchasers
will occupy the properties as quick
ly a. they are completed.
The two-story, nine room home ~
1917 Farragut street was sold for the
Lynehburg Investment Corporation to
John D. Merry for $4,000. The two
family flat at 2s01 Sherman avenue
was sold for Arthur J. Wadsworth to
DR.. Thomas c. Smith for $500. The
purchase was made as an investment.
The apartment building at 1871 r
street was. sold for Ethel Rutty to-
an out-of-town buyer for $4,000. A
new house just completed by Charles
J. Walker, a local builder. 1t 71o Al
lison street, was sold TO Mrs. Lula l.
Grillbortzer for $3.50.
John l. Durham purchased an at
trActiVe bungalow at 1920 Monroe
street. Brookland, from Harris z.
McIlwain for $500. John n. Cross
man sold his property at 1923 Har-
ward street to Mrs. Mary Sinyard for
$500. Joseph BFusiloff bought the
home at 2117 First street from Miss
Blundon for $1,000.
Maud z. Eaton sold through Shan
non & Luchs, her home at 4O1o Geor-
Kia avenue to William ]. Murphy for
50, 000 John ]. Slater sold the at
tractiVe six-room house at 621 Har-
ward street to A cinnamon and
bought from Shannon & Luchs as in
the two houses at 1127 and
1879 Seventh street southeast.
George A. Robinson, a local busi- |
ness man, bought the home OF DR..
Charles L Waters, at 1414 Q street. :
for a consideration Of $3.50. He will
hold IL as an investment. Lula n. |
Holtzclaw purchase the six-room
home of Nettie T. Busey at 91o K |
street northeast, for S4.150. The |
property at SIS Otis street has been |
purchased by Edward n. Fletcher
from Robert Wolfe for $4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05

EII!!:''!:::;;:s.;'!!:::,]

Congratulations to JOHN l. WEAV-
Err on his election to the presidency
OF the National Association OF Real
Estate Boards!
JOHN F. MAURY spent the Fourth
with friends and relatives in the hills
OF Virginia.
L. G. SCHROEDER took advantage
Of the holidays to remain over at At
lantic City. He will return Monday.
BILL" HARTUNG, Of the newly
formed firm of HARTUNG & Glib
BoNS, spent the Fourth in the coun-
try.
JOHN L WEAVER was discovered
playing a "five-some" on the Column
bia Country Club links the morning
after he wanted to rule "five-somes"
off the course!
JIMMIE BURNS, lost the road driv-
ing back from Atlantic City and ar
rived at 3 a. m.
H. B. TRIBBY welcomed the Fourth.
He needed q rest and threatened to
sleep from Thursday night till Mon
day morning.
WILLIAM p. NoRMoYLE was out
Of town for the Fourth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05

Real Estate Editor. Washington Times:
received q letter last week notifying
me that the rent cur apartment would
be raised IS on August hrSt. Several Of
the tenants have agreed to pay this higher
rental. We are In doubt as TO whether
We can be compelled TO move IL We refuse.
| believe, a. do many other tenants in this
apartment, that the rents are now above
normal. H. J. X.
You cannot be compelled to move
II you refuse to pay the higher
rental. The Salisbury act, still ef-
fective. prohibits the raising OF rents
or ejectment for failure to pay in
creased rents, during the period OF
the tenancy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05
WORK PROGRESSING ON
NORTHWEST APARTMENTS

Work is progressing with remark
able swiftness on the new Chateau
Thierry apartments, being built by
Ernest G. Walker at Twentieth and s
streets. The foundation has been
completed and the first floor we'll I'M
der way.
The completed apartment will be
eight stories high and thoroughly
modern in every detail. 1t is being
built OF tapestry brick and stone. The
apartment will be completed late in
the summer,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05

Real Estate Editor. Washington Times:
! am the heir to several small parcels Of
land left by my parents ] would like to
sell these properties Can list them with
a real eState Arm Or must the matter be
handled through the courts. am the
only heir? II an administrator 10 ap-
pointed what 10 his fee? J. J. P.
An administrator should be ap-
pointed for the estate OF your par
snts. He can then sell the properties
upon order from the court. and this
will insure keeping the title perfect.
An administrators fee is not definite
but he Is allowed an amount by the
court proportionate to the work he
does. the amounts involved, ana 9TH
er considerations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05
GENERAL CARROLL HOME
SOLD BY ADAM WESCHLER

The historic suburban estate known
as the General Carroll Mansion. at
Takoma Park, Nd. was sold last
week by Adam A. WeschIer at public
auction to Fred L. GIaize and Lee L.
Herrell, lumbermen, for S30,5OO. The
estate contains ten acres and is loca-
ted at Carroll and Ethan Allen ave
nues. commanding q wonderful view
The property is improved by a
three-story frame dwelling containing
fourteen rooms, a stable, and other
outbdildings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05
OWN YOUR
OWN HOME
Constructive Service
Rendered Country By
Realtors Convention

OF worthwhile help to the United
States during the present days Of re-
construction and Of lasting benefit as
the convention Of the National Assoc
citation Of Real Estate Boards held at
Atlantic City last week.
The atmosphere Of good fellowship
that permeated the whole convention
gave rise to q full and constructive
discussion Of the many national hous-
ing problems that have long troubled
real estate men.
Throughout the sessions a general
feeling of real interest in the welfare
Of the lGboring man, as well as in
the business man. was plainly mani
Tested. own Your Own Home" was
the theme Of numerous discussions,
with the central thought that every
man should have the right and should
be encouraged to own & home Of his
pwn selection and style, that he would
N few years be able to clear of in
eebtedness and this without the pa
teTnalism and dictatorship Of Govern
nent control.
Murphy Leads DISeussiOn.
The own Your Own Home" discus
bton was lead by Paul c. Murphy, Of
Portland, Ore. John W. Feldhouse, Of
Elkhart, led q discussion concerning
Modest Priced Subdivisions" Other
discussions along the line OF home
ownership included: 'TVisualizing the
Vacant Lot" by L. r. Putnam, OF New
Orleans; state Associations" by A.
NJ Gilman. Of Jackson, Mich; "Abate-
lnsut OF the Sign Board Nuisance and
the Use Of Legitimate Advertising"
by Everett L Willard, of Chicago, and
THE Building and Management OF
Apartments at High Level War
Prices" by Harry Wardman, Of Wash |
inEton-
Louis A. Moses, Of Cleveland, led |
Lhe conference on plans to finance |
IND develop housing. William z.
Shannon, OF Washington, formerly |
manager Of the real estate and COM !
nandeering division of the United |
states Housing Corporation, gave |
lsome observations on Government |
kousinG abroad and At home" Numer- |
BUS other discussions Of national i'm |
portance were held at the various SEES
lions.
A five-minute contest, participated |
b by the more eloquent OF the real |
Estate men. resulted in the silver tro-
ply being awarded to New Orleans |
Minneapolis won. the silver shield |
biven for the city with the greatest |
tecord Of achievement during the |
PEAR.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05
w. C. PoTEET SELLS TWO
ATTRACTIVE RESIDENCES

W. c. Poteet, principal of the Wash
ington Business College, sold two at
tractive colonial homes at ga and SAG
Keefer street, during the past week
for $4,000 each. The homes were
bought by Louis Calhoun and Hyman
]. Cohen, who will occupy them.
These houses contain six rooms and
bath and are completely finished
throughout. They are located near
the entrance to Rock Creek Park.
Shannon & Luchs handled the transac-
tion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05
E. E. ALLIES SELLS HIS
CLEVELAND PARK HOME

E. z. Allies, OF the National City
Company, sold his beautiful Cleveland
Park home at Thirty-fourth and Ma
comb streets, during the past week to
Sidney z. Bishop, who will occupy It
as his home. The sale was made
through Shannon & Luchs.
The house contains nine rooms and
bath, hardwood floors, and all modern
conyeniences. The yards are extern
sive and considerably enhance the
beauty Of the property.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05
weaver Unanimous Choice.

John L. Weaver, OF Weaver Broth
ers, was unanimously elected presi-
dent at the closing session OF the con-
vention. Mr.. Weaver was the unani-
nous choice Of the ninety cities rep
resented at the convention. His cleo
ton came without his solicitation and
without effort on his part. The Sc
lection met with the hearty approval
of realtors from all sections Of the
country.
Mr.. Weaver possesses marked ex-
ecutive ability, and will prove q
splendid asset to the national aSsocia-
tion in his role as president.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05
ATTENTION.!

Questions c0cerning realty, ana
rights of LANDLORDS and tenants will be
cheerfully answered. without cost, BY
the Real Estate Editor OF The Times
II II not our intention to take the place
OF your lawyer; II from the statement
Of your case we believe you should havo
personal legal advice, you will be
frankly 80 advised. II there are any
doubts IN your mind concerning leases
purchases. estates, or any similar mat
ter you are invited to send a CON-
PLETE statement Of your problem to
ug Address your letter to: Real Es-
tate Editor, The Washington Times
Your name and address must be signed
as an evidence OF good faith, but We
will not print II. II you so specify.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05
BEGIN WORK ON OFFICES
FOR BRADLEH HILLS CO.

Work began last week on the re-
modelling Of the new suite OF Offices q
the Bradley Hills Real Estate Com
pany to be located on the mezZanine
floor OF the new Commercial Bank
building at Fourteenth and G streetA
When completed the Offices Will be
modern in every detail and among the
best arranged realty offices in the
city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05
OLD. OLD GUN STORY.

ST. PAUL. July ST didn't know
It was loaded" First Fourth OF July
casualty. Albert Henry. sixteen, Kill
cd by revolver shot fired by Nish
Jamgotchian, sixteen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05

DARED HIM TO BE CAVE MAN.
CHICAGO, July -5.-She dared him
to "skidnap" her. Today parents 81
Miss Grace Grasta believed when they
next hear from their daughter she
will be Mrs. George Lubugio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05
TO STUDY o. s. PATENr LAWs.

]. A Marval. honorary commits
sioneF, has arrived here from Buenos
Aires to study United States patent
regulations and laws.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-05

WILLIAM p. NoRMoYLE was out
OF town for the Fourth.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-12-18
Stomach ills

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This will be done by preliminary
platform committee of 80 members
which will maintain permanent head
quarters in Washington.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-12-18

THE OPTIMIST.
Perfection may be counted a rarity
indeed,
Perfection few things acquire,
Many and boundless are the acts OF
nature,
But few are without their scars;
Most Of us struggle some object to OBJ
tain,
Many Of u have high ideals,
Few d " gain those things we seel
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-03
|. M. Discovered
In Mississippi
II Is a Natural Mineral Iron
ToniC-The Most Powerful
Tonic KnoWn--BuiIds Up
the System Against
Cold.

When you are pale, sickly, tired out,
run down and go to your physician he
tells you that you need iron, and he
writes a prescription containing iron,
but the trouble with the iron o get
at the drug store. is that 1t Is a chem
ieally produced iron that will inture
the teeth and irritate the stomach.
Acid Iron Mineral Is a natural iron
tonic that comes to you direct from
our wonderful mines down in Missis-
slppi, the iron without chemical treat
ment, simply triple filtered at the plant.
1t will not injure the teeth and the re-
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to directions will give you the healthy
glow and strength that Is your birth
right.
Today o will find many physicians
prescribing n recommending Acid
Iron Mineral for diseases of the kid
neys, stomach troubles. run down CON
ditions, rheumatic pains and many 9TH
er Ills that are the result Of the siren
uous pace that we must live In the
present day. On file in our Offices we
have thousands Of letters telling OF the
good that A. !. M. has done the writer's.
Once you try Acid Iron Mineral you,
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You take no chances when you take
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Jones Drug Co, wholesale distributors.
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-03
CTUBDOM
Beethoven Club Meets.

The first important preliminary meet
ing Of the Beethoven club for the sea
| son of 1919, which will DO formally
| opened on Oct. /, will be held Wednes-
day morning at 1920 o'clock, at the
| Woman's building, with Mrs. j. #. Hill,
| president, presiding.
The purpose OF this meeting is to
definitely prepare the outline Of the
seasons work, to hea complete re-
ports of the past years work and prog
ress Of the club, and to arrange for the
splendid artists concerts which will be
given under the auspices Of the club
next winter.
Mrs. Hill requests that all members
of the new executive board be present
at the Woanan's building at 1890, for
the discussion of important business,
and all members of the club, and the
chairmen OF the various committees,
are asked to be present at II O'Clock.
The chalrmen are requested to be pre-
pared to make a complete report OF the
past years activities at that time.
At the conclusion of this meeting the
club will adjourn until october |.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-03
VIHoN ANTHONY cANINTTTE

would be in meeting the strain Of his
official duties. ..,
Commissioner Caminetti says: AT
ter weeks of busiest confinement to
office duties, l find in Nuxated Iron
the true tonic qualities which help
bring ones physical being to that state
of fitness which is the desire of every
healthy minded man or woman. Nux-
ated Iron I recommend to whoever
feels the need of a tonic restorative
for debilltation, exhaustion and over
work."
DR.. George II. Baker, formerly Ply,
stefan and Surgeon Memorial Hospital
of New Jersey. says: From a careful
examination Of the formula and my
W tests of Nuxated Iron ] feel con-
WINGED that it is a preparation which
any physician a take himset or
prescribe for his patients with the ut
most confidence of obtaining highly
beneficial and satisfactory results =,
Manufacturer Note; Nuxated Iron, which Is
recommended above. Is not a secret remedy, but
one which is we'll known to druggists every"
where. Unlike the older inorganic iron products
il is easily assimilated. does not injure the teeth,
make them black. nor upset the stomach, the
manufacturers guarantee successful and entirely sat,
isfactoy results TO every purchaser or they vii.
refund your money. 1t is dispensed by all good
druggists. W
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-03

The marriage of Miss Virmar Yenn
and Mr.. Charles w. Martin will be
solemniZed Tuesday evening at $3.50
o'clock at the home of the brides par
onts, Mr., and Mrs. +, II. Venn, 74i
Neptune street, Rev. Harris L. Browne,
formerly Sunday school teacher of the
young couple, officiating.
The brides gown will he Of exquisite
white Georgettc heavily beaded. She
will wear a lovely white Georgette hat
and carry n shower bouquet Of bride
roses and valley lilies.
, Miss Freda Martin, sister of the
bridegroom, and maid of honor, will
wear a dainty gown of pink Georgette
with a becoming pink hat.
Miss Frances Schwalmeyer viii rem
der an attractive selection of wedding
music, A reception will be held at
the home after the ceremony.
Capt. S, C. Venn, U. S, A., New York,
Is here TO serve as best a Other
out-of-town guests are: Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. G. Spencer, Carey, O.; Mr.. and Mrs,
William Trimble, of Mississippi, and
Miss Julia Cady Grant, of Cincinnati.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin will leave for
an Eastern trip. the bride travelling in
a midnight blue trlcolet with tan ac-
cessories.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-03
Bad Compilations
Peeled Off at Home

The girl with the poor complexion
complains, II have to touch up my
cheeks. / am sallow and q sight, and
only my makeup saves me-
Now, as q matter Of fact, more ome
spoil their good looks than improve
them with cosmetics. The practice GER
tainly is unnecessary, now that the vir-
tues of ordinary mercolized val as a
beautifier have become known. 1t has
been found that the wax has wonder
full absorbent powers, 1t use the
faded or discolored scarf skin to flake
of in minute, almost imperceptible
particles, so gently. gradually. as to
cause no Inconvenience at all. In this
way the old complexion is actually re-
moved-likewise all fine lines, freckles,
pimples, blotches, moth patches and
other surface defects. A new com
plexion appears-a clear, smooth.
youthful, healthy-hued skin such as no
paint. powder or eam can produce.
Mercolized wax, to be had at any drug
store in convenient size package, is APP
piled like cold cream and allowed to re-
main on over night. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-03
fosEtA U.XAIRAToR WulAn {. MASON

stress Of physical or mental labors
have permitted the system to become
debilitated, the body exhausted or the
nerves rundown. 1t has restored my
appetite and my vitality. feel that
I have dropped off the burden Of
months Of ton in the few weeks that
l have been following the very sim
pie directions for the use OF Nuxated
IRON"
Ignace Jan Paderewski, Premier. of
Poland and master pianist, at a time
when his untifing work for his country
overtaxed his strength and impaired
his health had recourse to Nuxated
Iron to help rebuild his wasted forces
and restore his old-time health and
strength. He says; II am using Nux-
ated Iron very frequently and consid-
err it as an excellent tonic" With
the strain imposed by two years of
almost ceaseless work in the cause OF
his fatherland it is easily understood
why he sought the sustaining benefit
of Nuxated Iron.
Then there is United States Com
missioner of immigration Hon. An
thony Caminetti, who, despite his g.
years and a life which calls him to all
parts of the country in all climates
and all seasons, Is today more active
and alert than many a younger man
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-03
BernatskY- Hoffman.

A pretty June wedding was that Of
Miss Katie Bernatsky, daughter OF Mr..
M; Bernatsky, n MT lzZy norman,
which took place at the Baron Hirsch
synagogue on Sunday evening, Rabbi
Fabish officiating,
The bride wore a French gown of
beaded g~eorgette, with a veil artis-
tioally draped and caught with orange
blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet
of roses and valley lilies.
The bridesmaids were Misses Pearl
Beckman, Rena Goldberg and Fannie
Badanls, who were gowned alike In
whitegeorgette with arm bouquets of
roses and sweet peas.
Messrs, Abe B~ernatsky, Grady KATE
and Harry Hutkins served as grooms-
men, while little Misses Goldie Gold
berger and Sophie LEVITT were the
lovely little flower girls.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Stillman, Of st.
Louis. and Mr.. and Mrs, hoskey, Of
Toronto, Canada.