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The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
Oregonian Apartment Among Big
Sales of the Week Reported by the
Realty Firm of Gardner & Dent

Gardiner & Dent, Inc. real estate
brokers, report the following recent
sales:
No. 1885 Biltmore street northwest
was sold for Mrs. Dorothy T. Garner.
1t Is a three-story and cellar brick
containing ten rooms. two baths.
hot-water heat. electricity and gas.
The lot has a frontage Of about
twenty feet by a depth of l25 feet
to a paved alley. 1t was purchased
at q consideration Of Sl6.250. by n.
r. Robinson, who will occupy it,
The same firm reports the sale of
business property. e20 New York
avenue. 1t is a four-story, brick
building, with a store on the base
ment floor and a store on the first
floor. with apartments above. 1t
has a garage in the rear. The prop
erty produces an annual rental Of
about $4,000. 1t was sold for Charles
w. King. jr., to local investor at
a consideration said to have been
around $4,000.
Another sale reported is the Ore
gonian Apartment, at the corner OF
Eighteenth street and Oregon ave-
nue.. 1t is a four-story structure
containing sixteen apartments of
two and three rooms and bath. It
produces an annual rental of about
$4,000. The sale was made in con-
nection with the real estate firm of
Francis A. Blundon, who repre-
sented the purchaser. The consid-
GRAFTON was $47,500.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28

Premises 1850 Parkwood Place
was sold at a consideration of $s.-
$50. This Is a two-story. colonial
dwelling. eight rooms. bath and
modern conveniences. II was pur-
chased By Col. Berkeley Enochs who
will occupy it
Premises 1908 G street southeast
was sold for Olive NJ. Bassler to r.
f. Aagus' and Ethel NJ Mague at
a consideration OF $1,000. 1t Is a
modern brick building containing
eight rooms, bath, and the pur-
chasers will occupy 1t as a home.
Lot 81 in square 202l. located on
Rittenhouse street. Chevy Chase.
d. c., was sold fer n. r. Robinson.
The dimensions of this lot are 40
feet front on Rittenhouse street by
a depth of $50 feet to an alley. The
consideration was 5000.
Mrs. Frances Cook disposed of
property located at Camp Springs,
Md. The property consists Of 5h
acres Of ground. improved by a
six-room frame dwelling with out
buildings. The purchase price was
5000.
Premises 2512 L street northwest
was sold for Edith B. Neuman. This
is three-story and basement brick
building, with store on first floor
and apartments on second and third
floors. 1t was purchased by a local
investor for $12.5o0.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
new OWNERS
FOR AVONDALE
P Street Apartment Sold
Under Cooperative
Ownership Plan.

Another apartment owners cor
poration was added last week TO
the long list OF such organizations
composed OF people who have pur-
chased their apartments on the CO.
operative plan. with the completion
of the sale of the Avondale, 174s
p street northwest. Allan E.
Walker & Co. handled the sale and
will continue to manage the prop
erty for the owners.
The officers of the new corpora
ard: secretary. Charles ]. Stockman;
treasurer. Commander Charles A.
Dunn. L. s. Navy. and the board
of directors consists of DIR. J. T.
Wolfe. Clinton Robb. Mrs. Alice b.
Dodgett and Mrs. Sadie c. Waller.
Although the building was sold
for $S05.O0O. the corporation IL cap
at s30s, 700. This lis done. It
is explained. to give the corporation
a working capital. All general re-
pairs will be made. and the build
ing redecorated.
There are 80 apartments ranging
and bath in the building, which is
of ireproof construction in every
way. Expert opinion of the repro
duction cost OF this building places
it at s45S,4e0 and with the land
value added makes the total pres
ent-day value s503.20o.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
CITY BECOMING THE CENTER OF BIC BUSINESS NTEIIIGENC
ILLINOIS AVENUE HOME
SOLD BY DUNCAN

with the completion OF the sale
Of 44is Illinois avenue 10 VIM c.
Reese, ID. ]. Dunigsn reports that
the entire row OF detached homes.
Nos. 1900 to 4tis Illinois avenue.
has been sold.
During the past year DuniEsn
built twenty detached houses In this
operation. They are specially de-
signed. contain six large. bright and
CHEEKY rooms. tile bath. have cellars
exte ending the full length Of the
house. and open freplsces. There
are hardwood floors on the hrst
floor and on the second story the
floors are Of edge grain pine
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
Lumber Marketing Changed.

In 1879 and thereabouts the mar
keting of lumber in Chicago was
conducted in a very different way
from what IL is today. In those
ays the lumber was not stored
and sorted into grades. lengths.
widths. etc. ready for immediate
and marketed direct
from the mill to the retail dealer
and consumer. as IL is now. but was
manufactured all sizes and grades
and thus shipped green from the
saw on what were known as lumber
schooners.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28

Frederick A. Dodge bought from
Joseph H. Harris. the semi-bunga-
low, 1s47 Madison street. one OF
several of this type of dwelling
erected by Harris IN this square
The property in question contains
eight rooms and is, of course. thor
oughly modern in equipment. having
not water heat, electric lights, etc.
On the rear Of a deep lot is a ga
rage OF the same architectural style
as the house.
b. Howard johnson Is the new
owner of 1925 Harvard street north
west. title being transferred to him
from Mrs. Bessie Woolf Reed. This
dwelling. which Johnson will oc-
cupy, is a. three-story brick. con-
tanning ten rooms and two baths;
hot-water heat, and electric lights
Reno Council, No. 46, Junior Or
der United American Mechanics
purchased from Charles c. Glover
lot in square 1880. located on the
northeast corner OF Wisconsin ave-
nue. and Window street, in the
Armsleigh Park subdivision. Plans
are being prepared by the council
for an attractive council building to
be erected on this site. It is under
stood that work will be commenced
at an early date.
Lee Noble is the new owner of
l04 Garrison road. Clarendon, Va,
having purchased that property
from Mrs. Ella Wunder. The house
is situated on a lot about one
quarter of an acre in size. and con-
tains seven rooms and bath.
Arthur W. Chapman purchased
from Mrs. Mabel Cranbery the
three-story brick dwelling 2O53
Park road northwest, which he will
occupy as his own home This prop
erty contains nine rooms and two
baths and is thoroughly modern in
every appointment.
shannon and Luchs report the
sale. to the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company of lots 3, 4 and
8, in square $50, title being trans
ferred by the Washington Loan and
Trust Company, trustee for the Don
A. Sanford estate. This property
is located on the north side of o
street. between North Capitol and
First streets northeast. 1t has
frontage of 167 feet by depth of 1s5
feet. Under the regulations of the
zoning Commission, recently pro-
muigated, this property falls in the
second commercial zone.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28

to pay on the proportion of space
they occupy.
Rentals to BE Higher.
Those familiar with the Office
building situation here point out
that an ONCE building which costs
81 a foot to erect must comman nd
at least a rental on the basis of
1915 a square foot However. lat
est figures available indicate that
buildings cannot even now be erect
ed at this price. A contract recent
ly let in Chicago was well over
u a square foot. Such a building
will have to demand from the ten
ants price in excess of 81
The cost of maintaining such
buildings, of course. must be figured
In the rental. These costs have
mounted along with the others. Coal
has shown more than roo per cent
increase, and the cost of help has
doubled.
There are in contemplation here
several ONCE buildings. but, like
other buildings. they have been held
up on account of the high cost of
materials and labor. II built now
the prices for space would have
to be high. Another matter which
enters into the cost of ONCE build
ing space here is the restrictions
placed on the heights of buildings
under the new zoning law. In other
cities buildings may be built to such
heights that more space may be OBJ
tained and consequently the cost
can be spread over the entire build
ing. However. here the costs will
have to be confined to the number
of Offices which may be erected
within the restrictive height of the
zoning law.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28

shortage Apparent.
= This general influx of big busi-
ness branches here has brought
strikingly to mind the general short
age Of ONCE building space in the
Capital City. Some of the buildings
already have waiting lists with the
prospect that they will grow quite
lengthy before the demand is any
ways near met. This situation. which
Is becoming more serious weekly.
Is likely to result in a change in the
method of renting space In once
buildings here to the methods prac-
ticed in New York and Chicago. 1t
was pointed out.
1t has been the practice here to
rent ONCE space at so much per
room, whereas in the large cities
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28

space Is rented by the square foot,
which, 1t is pointed out, is only Just
way Of making rentals of this class
of property. Rooms in some build
ings rent for q certain amount end
in others they may cost a bit more.
But the fact that the room contains
more square feet Is not generally
taken into consideration here.
The growing cost of erecting large
office buildings together with the
great demand for space IL likely to
develop here quickly the practice Of
renting ONCE space by the square
foot. The cost of erecting such
buildings now has increased approx
imately $50 per cent over pre-war
costs, and in order to be fair to all
the tenants in such buildings. 1t was
asserted, they should be compelled
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
DEMAND IS GREAT
FOR OFFICE SPACE:
SUPPLY is SHORT
Condition May Change Rental Prac-
tice to Square Foot Plan-High Build
ing Costs Make This Only Just
Method-New Buildings Will Show
Higher Rental Costs-Zoning Law
Makes for Higher Rentals Here.

Washington is fast becoming the headquarters of the intelligence
branches of big business throughout This
the demand here for Office for large firms which
found necessary keep touch with
Federal here Many law
establish headquarters here order properly
claims before the Federal departments and bureaus
Many firms already established headquarters
applying all the finding difficulty
their demands The individual office does
for their business with the that they have
suites representative of large firm who recently in Wash
said that his organization compelled establish head
here of send
here three times week
Big business interested than in almost
government activity The fast becoming the ni
only for the
for world This condition practically forcing the large
establish direct branches here where they always have
their fingers on the information first hand.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
SAUL'S ADDITION
Detached Corner

Fronting on two streets, at
tractive two-story. cellar and
attic colonial home. center en-
trance hall. eight rooms, two
baths. hot-water heat. electric
ity, gas, hardwood floors large
colonial front porch, double side
and rear porches; slate roof;
large lot; garage; built less
than year: shrubbery, fruit,
etc. Price only $4,000. Want
offer.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
Biggest Hardwood Order
Placed Here By Europe

The biggest order for hardwood
lumber from Europe since pre-wsr
days 10 reported in the last number
of the American Lumberman. and
IL is believed TO foreshadow heavier
lumber buying on the part Of for
eign interests. A syndicate largely
representing European furniture
manufacturers has placed an order
in Memphis for 5o,ooo,o0o feet of
hardwood lumber. 100 cars 10 be
shipped Immediately. Financial
arrangements have been completed
through New York bankers, who
ere Interesting themselves because
they want to encourage the export
OF raw materials to help foreign
exchange.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
PETWORTH
VACANT

Two-story colonial brick, sew
ven rooms, bath, hot-water heat.
electricity. gas. hardwood floors
and trim; cellar. laundry trays,
servants toilet; lot 20x100; al
ley; room for garage. Price,
$500, Reasonable terms.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
$500

VACANT - Two-story colo
NAL brick; six rooms, bath, hot
water heat, electricity and gas,
parquet floors, colonial front
porch. 20 feet wide; good depth;
alley; room for garage: only
$1,000 cash required. Want Of
fer.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
ON THE HEIGHTS

Half square of 14th ST., attrac-
tive semi-detached two-storv
colonial brick, eight rooms on
two floors; lot "a It. wide: nm
unusually large and cheerful
rooms; tiled bath, hot-water
neat, beautiful electric fixtures
hardwood floors, double rear
porches; wide alley; room for
garage: possession.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
$500
Virginia Highlands

Very attractive bungalow, =
rooms and bath; heated by fur
mace; a. m. l.: including elec-
trio lights and running water;
house in excellent condition.
Is minutes from 18th st. and Pa.
ave. Splendid view Of Washing
ton.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
Cannot Rent
Property for
Immoral Use

rhe agent should guard the
reputation Of both the eIieat and
BIS property by declining under
ny and all circumstances to rent
ne premises to persons desiring
70 occupy the same for inmsral
purposes, and should any owner
WISE to do otherwise IL In his
duty TO the owner as well as to
himself to decline TO aecede to
those wishes even at the risk OF
the property being withdraw
from HIS agency"
This Is parasrrph 8, Of sectie.
i, OF the Code OF Ethics Of the
National Association Of Real Es-
tate Boards. All members Of this
association and its constftuest
eooses must comply with IL.
Another paragraph Of this code will
b printed In this section next week.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
VIM. H. SAUNDERS & CO..
807 18th St. N. w.
NEAR LINCOLN PARK

MODERN two-story colonial
brick. six rooms, bath, hot-wat-
neat, electricity. gas, hard
ooo 100, noors' double rear porches
tse closets, cellar. laundry
lrays, large lot; 2o-ft. alley; i'm
mediate possession; convenient
70 several car lines. Price, $3.50
want offer.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
Lee Goes With Smallwood.

George E. Lee, formerly with
Gardiner and Dent. is now asso-
ciated with the once of Graeme T,
Smallwood as manager OF the rent
department, taking personal charge
OF leases of business and residence
properties.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
COLUMBIA RD. N. w.

East of Georgia ave, modern
wo-story colonial brick. heated
oy hot water; six large rooms
and tiled bath: large lot: room
Tor garage; immediate possess
Ion Price. 5000; $500 cash. bal
ance easy.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
BARGAIN In DOWNTOWN
HOME

Price, 3s,75o-two story colo
rooms, tiled bath, hot-water
neat electricity and gas, par
quet noors; excellent condition;
GOOD lot; wide alley; room for
garage; possession at once.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
SEM-DETAcHED MODERN
HOME, $1,000 CASH

Facing wide avenue N. W.
Modern seven-room, reception
hall and tile bath: colonial brick.
four bedrooms. hot-water heat
electricity; wide and daep lot.
space for double garage; excel,
lent condition; now vacant.
Price, $1,000.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
Lloyd R. Turner Opens Offices.

A general real estate. loan and
insurance business has been estab-
lished by Lloyd r. Turner at coo
Seventh street southwest. He was
for a number of years associated
with Thomas p. Brown.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28

Water stored in a reservoir at a
high elevation may be likened TO
static electricity and the pipes which
conduct water from the reservoir
are analogous to the wires required
for the distribution OF electric cur
rents.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
S7.2OO
Near Soldiers Home

2-story and cellar brick, colo
nial porch; s-rooms and bath:
heated by furnace; lighted by
electricity; located on paved
street.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
$500
overlooking Soldier Home Grounds

North of Park rd. A colonial
brick, newly papered and paint
ed; 6-rooms. tiled bath: hot
water heat. VACANT.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
$3.50
Bloomingdale

2-story and cellar brick resi-
dence: rooms and bath; con-
crete cellar: very deep lot to
paved alley; southern expo-
sure.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
$3.50
Holmead Manor

Attractive corner residence.
tanning s rooms and bath: heat
ed by hot water; lot over 20 It.
wide. Owner occupant will
give IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
Near Dupont Circle

Semi-detached brick, coptain-
ing rooms and bath. Open fire.
place. Side yard. VACANT.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
S6,750
End ST., Near E

Convenient to Pension once
and Union Station: 3-story brick
contains IL rooms and bath;
located on corner of alley:
splendid rooming or boarding
house.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
5000
Capitol Hill

South Of d ST., west of 11th
st Very attractive 6-room and
bath brick home; heated by hot
water; room for garage. Pos
session December l.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
$4,000.
Near Dupont Circle

splendid tvo-story residence. cou-
tanning eleven rooms. This property is
in fine condition and Is occupied By
owner. Can be seen at any time by
appointment through this Office. The
price includes furniture. and is very
reasonable. Purchaser could afford 10
carry out his idea as 10 Improvements.
The lot has ample space for rspse.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
$4,000
Near 18th St. and Fla. Ave. N. E.

Colonial brick residence, 6
rooms and bath; hot-water heat
OWNER OCCUPANT.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
$3.50
r St, Near North Capitol

Well-built 2-family apartment
house, containing 5 rooms ana
bath each floor. 2-story back
porches; paved alley.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
THOMAS J. FISHER & CO..
73S 18th ST. NV. incorporated Main es,e
Consult Our Sales Department
Washington Heights.

This is a hne threeStory house.
containing twelve rooms and two tile
baths; has all modern convenienees:
is in excellent condition: electric light
and hot-water heat: large lot % Il.
by rs Il. to an alley: ample space
fer large Earafs; occupied By owner;
immediate possession.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
Riggs Place N. W.

An unusual opportunity 20 get a De-
siruble hou.e In en- especially gocd
neiEhborhocd. has ten lsrge rooms AID
ts In rood condition. Occupied hy
owner. Can be seen any time By sp-
poiltment through thts orice Pos
session can Be had as soon as title Is
reported. The lot 10 eo1aO IT,. TO q
lS-ft. alley. Ample room for Q ga
rage.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28

West OF Conn. ave-; practically new
splendid three story brick residence:
consists OF nine rooms and two tiled
hat this: servants room In addition: has
gas and electricity. and 10 heated BY
hot-ws ter; large lot. with ample space
for Earage; occupied by owner. and
can be seen BY sppoin tment: property
clear Of any trust.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
Slo,S0o.
Newton St.

West Of 18th st Very attraetiv,.
detached f1me. two-story ana attic:
slate roof. Property 10 excellent con
dttion; occupied hy owner House cor
nins ten rooms. hath and lavstory
fns and electricity and heated hy hot
water. Very desirable lot. beinf S0I
20 Il. TO lS-ft. alley. LArre es-
rsEe. Convenient terms.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28

Two stories and attic. conts inihf
eight rooms flour hedrcomsl aud bs
has Eas and electricity and IL hes tee
by hot water. Lot has ample spscs
for rtrage. ocopied by owner and
can be seen at any time by appOlnt-
ment through this ohce. Property
clear Of any trust and ressonsb BILE
terms can be arranged
The Washington herald., 1920-11-28

Convenient TO car line. This at
tractive residence, occupied By owner,
can BE- seen By appointment through
this onice: 23-ft. frontage: contains
ten rooms and three he tbs and serr-
ants room and bath In addition;
equipped with all modern conven-
fences; gas and electricity and hot
water heat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-03
.INcOME-TAx FACTS
YOU SHOULD KNOW

The income-tax law allows q. per-
son. In figuring his 1919 net income to
take credit for contributions made
during that year to organizations con-
Quoting charitable, fentiffc, eGuca-
tional. and religi ons work; rs socie-
ties for the prevention OF cruelty to
children or animals: also TO the
special fund author ized by the yoca-
tional rehabilitation act
Before claiming any deduction I'M
der this provision of tho law tax
payer should carefully consider what
Is allowable. There should be no
guess work or rs Inmates or setting
down a lump sum. but the taxpayer
should show only the contributions
as he made them nd as he can sub
stantiate them. Care should be TAX
en- that amounts given to individuals
are not included and that deductions
is confined strictly to donations dur
ing the year to organizations operat-
cd without bened. TO the persons be-
hind the movement For instance, a
gift made to hospital which may
bring profit to the persons interested
in the institution would not be a de-
ductible item.
All donations 10 churches are de-
ductible. including those for mis-
sionary funds. CHI n building funds.
pew rents. and church assessments
The taxpayer should be careful to
omit any claim for contributions to
| funds gathered for propaganda and
po litical purposes. The allowable
deductions are doftniteIy limited by
! law TO organizations operated exclu~
siVely for charitable, scientific, edu--
cationai. or religious purposes, for yo-
cational rehabiii+ Atom, and for the
prevention of cruelty to children and
animals.
After listing his contributions OF
All allowable na-ute. the taxpayer
should see that lie does not claim
an amount over Inc limit establish
ed by law, which IS ~ per cent OF the
Years net income. computed without
the benefit of this GedlAion.
Contributions may be made in
cash or other property: Ii other than
cash, the value Of the property must
he accurately determined Subscrip-
lions or promises 10 contribute should
not be considered. the allowance pro-
viGing only for con- rihutions actually
made
Members OF Il partnership may de-
duct their propo.-tte nate share OF the
partnerships contr ibutions TO such
organizations. But partner is lin
tied to 9 per cen. ef his net income
on his total contribution deduction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-03
Charters


w'esson- Terrell Realty company,
Incorporated. TAwrencevilic. Va.
Maximum. o,eoo. minimum, $4,000.
!. w Terrell, president, Petersburg,
IA; l.. ]. Hammack. secretary. Law
Yenceyille. Va; NJ p. Wesson, Law
rencevilie Va. and III. c. Wesson'
tawrenceyille, Va. General real e.
tate business.
Tazewell Timber corporation. Taze-
well. Va. Maximum, s30o. 0ee: mini
mum. 5000 w. c. job, president
Garden city. n. Y: Glenn X. EudaIey
secretary, Brooklyn. n Y, Fred Left
witch. George c. Feery and Leslie
Frame. General lumber business
rrvington supply company. incer-
r,orated. Irvington. Va. Maximum,
$4,000: minimum, $1,000. Frank G
Newhili, president; w ]. Haynie. sec
Rotary; ]. II. Mason. G.. w. Hundiey
r. H. Hudson, W. ", Allison. J. r,
keiluHi. e. &. Southworth, J. Il. Bus
selie. II. W. Long. II. S. Mitchell, v
A. Nessick. r. +, Beaxley. A r. Gar
aer and j. c. Brewington. all Of IT.
sincton. Va. General merchandise
business.
Washington. Great Falls & Dranes-
vile Highway company. incorporated
Mclean. Va. Robert n. Harper
president. Washington, n. g: r. s
man f. Gasch. Prospect Hill. Va: r,
q. Carper. Mclean. Va: Ralph T
POWELL. Great Falls, Va, and Mark
Turner, vienna, va. To operate a
turnpike in Fairfax county.
Amendment to charter OF Gerufanta
Mills. Incorporated, fredericksburg
VA. John A. Traylor, president, a
T.. Rrulie. secretary. Increasing It's
capital stock from $4,000 to 5000
Amendment fled by Csiens Fails In.
surance company. foreign corpora
ZION, Incorporated under the laws OF
the State of New York. Increasing
sts capital stock from 100000 te
81, ZOO, 600
Amendment filed by II. W. Me-
Crave & Son, Incorporated. a foreign
corporation incorporated under the
saws OF the state OF New Jersey In
creasinT It's capital stock from s25a.-
900 to $500, 900.
Amendment filed by indian Refining
company. Incorporated under The
laws Of the State of Maine. Increas-
ing It's capital stock from $500 .oot
to $4,000 900.