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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-13
REALTY BROKER
ESSENT|ALFOR
HOME BUYERS
John A. Petty Explains Benefit
of Experience In Arranging
Transfers.

In the following article. John A.
Petty. executive secretary Of the
Washington Real Estate Board. ex.
plains at length why home purchas-
ers should secure the services Of q
competent broker when buying real
estate.
Buying and selling real estate Is
highly specialized business. or
rather a profession that calls for
skill and training. Both study and
experience are necessary In order to
become proficient in handling the
many varied problems that are as-
ISOLATED with transactions involving
the transfer Of real estate from one
owner to another. Yet owners desir-
ing to sell frequently handle the entire
matter direct with a purchaser with
out the advice or assistance Of one ex-
perienced In such transactions.
This practice Is fraught with much
danger because In many cases itiga-
ton with expense and delay has re-
suited to the detriment of both owner
and purchaser. An experienced and
responsible broker should be employed
to handle transactions Of this char
acter just as one would employ Il ply
stefan or lawyer. BY training and ex-
lHc IcditOI VIII
the pitfalls that must be avoided and
knows the correct method to pursue
in order to accomplish desired results
promptly and accurately.
Assures Protection.
The method OF procedure in selling
property is theoretically very simple.
Buyer and seller agree as to price and
terms on a given property and when
the money is actually paid and salts
factory title proven the delivery of an
executed deed completes the tranac-
ton. However, in actual practice II Is
not such a simple matter. The pur-
chaser must be located and actually
sold. This Is followed by a formal
agreement which il specific in cover
ing all conditions and Is signed by
both the owner and purchaser.
Necessary conveyance papers trans
ferring the title and properly securing
deferred payments must be correctly
drawn and executed. Finally the
proper adjustments of details such an
taxes. interest. insurance, etc. and the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-13

garage. rear PIT Nineteenth street
northwest, to cost $500.
Mrs. Letterman, repairs to property
at I'll II street northeast, to cost $500.
A. c. Minnix, to build two-story
brick, stone and frame dwelling II
1901 Woodland Drive northwest, 20
cost $4,000.
Woodward & Lothrop, repairs to
property at 60S.10 Tenth street north
west. to cost $4,000.
Columbia Heights Christian Church.
to build two-story brick church at 1437
Park road northwest. to cost $4,000.
Thomas A. Jameson. to build six
two-story brick dwellings at 3S01-o5
and 3825-31 Kansas avenue northwest,
ocost $4,000.
Thomas A. Jameson, to build four
two-story brick dwellings at 3807-13
Kanass avenue northwest, to cost
$4,000.
Thomas A. Jameson, to build six two
story brick dwellings at 3S15i23 Kan
sas avenue northwest, to cost $50, 600
A. F.. Lewis, repairs to property at
rear 2033 Florida avenue northwest, to
cost $4,000. ,...
Mandler- Brodt Co., to build two
story frame dwelling at 1904 Fessen-
den street northwest, to cost $4,000.
E. d. Tessib, TO build two-story frame
dwelling at 3714 Livingston street
northwest. to cost $4,000.
E. d. Tessio, to build two-story
frame dwelling at 3718 Livingston
street northwest, to cost $4,000.
Mandler. Brodt Co., to build two-story
frame dwelling at 4+04 Fessenden
street northwest, to cost $4,000.
C. s. Bailey. to build two-story frame
dwelling at 1915 Hawthorne street. to
cost 81 400.
Y. NJ. c. A, repairs to property at
1874 G street northwest, to cost $4,000.
NJ. f. Steinz. repairs to property at
sos X street northwest, to cost 81 ,1S0.
American Security and Trust Com.
pany, repairs to property at 927 c
street northwest, to cost 81 1000.
w. z. Lester, repairs to property at
200 Fourteenth street northwest, to
cost 81, 500.
Jacob Bricker, to build brick garage
rear OF Fifteenth street and Massa.
chusetts avenue southeast, TO cost
$4,000.
BENJAMIN Sacks, repairs to property
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-13

standard contract that Is specific in
ties. BY being in constant touch with
buyers and through his well-organized
efforts he can dispose of property
much quicker than an Individual
owner. His skill I'm salesmanship, and
knowledge OF values successfully for
tify him against attempts to cut prices.
This Is the service and protection that
the seller of real estate pays for In
the form of commission and II Is al
WAYS more economical than legal en-
tanelements that frequently result
from Ignorance and inexperience In
handling such transactions.
Benefits of Experience.
There is also a common tendency
on the part of some purchasers to at
attempt to buy direct from an owner
rather than through the agency OF
some broker. This. for many rea.
sons, is also unwise. An experienced
broker actually practicing his pro-
fession knows where the best prop
critics for sale can be found and he
also knows where the best values
exist. This knowledge and expert
ence Ia Unavailable to prospective
purchaser who Is so frequently uh'
familiar with values and conditions.
Then again, the active broker is In
touch with financial conditions and
usually through. his connections and
by reason Of his experience In such
matters can arrange mortgages In
order to finance the purchase OF real
estate that would be very difficult
for the average individual. General
ly speaking one buys home. but
once in a lifetime and IT Is, there
fore, a serious matter that should be
given serious attention. II the sery-
Ices of a competent broker are en-
gagged the prospective purchaser IN
assured that his interest will be
carefully guarded and that his entire
transaction will be surrounded with
the fullest protection.
This is the first of series of
articles to be Uritten from Veek to
week by prominent members of the
local real estate board as means
of educating the public TN the Diff
ferent transactions involved in buy
ing and selling real estate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-13

proper title examination and report
must be carefully made.
In these different stages the trans
action is subject TO many and varied
circumstances and conditions that
call for skill and experience to salts.
factorily adjust. Questions as regards
responsibility for expenses. title com.
plications, Misunderstanding and dis.
putes over such matters as details OF
terms, possession. etc, frequently arise
and form the basis of litigation.
The experienced Realtor protects
both himself and his client from such
unpleasant complications by using a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-13

at 1919 H street northeast. to cost
$4,000.
Mandler-Brodt Company, to build
two-story frame dwelling at 4316
Fessenden street northwest; to cost
$4,000,
Handkerchief Company. to build
two two-story frame dwellings at
4312-22 Fessenden street northwest;
to cost 10000.
j. d. Garman. to build two-story
dwelling at 2525 Bladensburg road;
to cost $4,000.
Republic Of Mexico, repairs to new
embassy building at 1929 Sixteenth
street northwest: to cost 100000.
w. A. Brinkley, to build two-story
frame and brick dwelling at 1406 s
street southeast; to cost $4,000.
w. II. HERMAN. to build two-story
tile dwelling at 1906 Twelfth street
northwest; to cost $500.
Earl M. Trullinger, to build two
story frame dwelling at Bill South
Dakota avenue northwest; to cost
1000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-13
U. S. HAS GERMAN PEACE
PROCLAMATION READY

The Presidential proclamation OF
state of peace with Germany has
been drawn and can be issued any
time the President deems desirable.
1t was learned today.
Although officials deny that the
issuance of the proclamation is being
upheld until after the treaty with
Germany Is contaminated. the procla-
nation probably will not be issued
until there is some definite develop.
ment in the treaty negotiations.
The treaty negotiations were Of
ficially described today rs going
forward in a very satisfactory man
rer."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-13
CHURCH Gets
/ PERMIT FOR
| BIG ED|F|CE
Columbia Heights Christians to
Spend $50. 900 on New
Structure.

Today closed another active week
at tho office Of the building inspector
at the District Building.
The Columbia Heights Christian
Church was issued a permit to build
q two-story brick church at 1897
Park road northwest, to cost $4,000.
+. w. Bliss was issued permit
for repairs to The Oaks at the north
streets northwest, to cost 100000.
Harry Wardman was ISSUED a
permit for the erection Of eighteen
two-story brick and frame dwellings,
at 201 to 235 Ascot place northeast,
to cost $4,000.
Shannon & Luchs was issued a
permit for the erection of SIX two
story frame dwellings at 121l to
1923 Hamilton street northwest, to
cost $4,000
Middaugh & Shannon. Inc. was Is
sued q permit for the erection OF
eight two-story frame dwellings at
100S-07-11-01-05-09 Taylor street north.
east, ais Tenth street northeast, and
1000 Sigsbce place northeast, to cost
$4,000.
l.. B. Schneider was issued a per-
NIT for the erection Of a four story
stone and brick apartment houss at
1885 Sixteenth street northwest, to
cost $4,000.
Thomas A. Jameson was issued n
permit for the erection Of sixteen
two-story brick dwellings on Kansas
avenue. between Thirty-eighth and
Thirty-ninth streets northwest, to
cost $4,000.
Mandler-Brodt Company was Is
sued a permit for the erection Of
five two-story dwellings in their new
Wisconsin, avenue subdivision on
Fessenden street northwest, to cost
s24,500.
Numerous permits were issued for
the erection OF homes by private
parties, erection Of garages. AMI for
permits issued during the week.
Samuel Golblum, to erect brick ga
rage, rear 1921 Girard street north
west, to cost $500.
". M. Caswell. to erect garage, rear
405 Sixth street southeast, to cost
$3.50.
s. w. Herman, to erect private ga
rage. rear 51o3 Georgia avenue
northwest, to cost $20s.
A. Davidove, repairs to property at
I'll p street northwest, to cost 5000.
Edward Barnes, to erect brick ga
rage. rear ia Third street southeast.
to cost 1926.
A. A. Ayers. to erect metal garage,
rear 1882 Thirty-third street north
west, to cost $3.50.
]. Edward Chapman, to build one
story brick store at 1924 Eleventh
street northwest, to cost $4,000. Il
Edward Chapman, to build brick
and stone garage, rear 1924 Eleventh
street northwest, to cost $4,000.
Giuseppe Abbotte. repairs to prop
erty at 1915 Pennsylvania avenue
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-13
Poultry Show in November.

The annual poultry show b be held
in this city November % to rs, will
be managed by ID. Lincoln Orr. Of
New York, II was announced today.
Headquarters have been established at
1925 u street northwest and entries
are being received at that address.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-13
Magician Is Bankrupt.

NEW YORK. Aug. ia tiger and
a box of tricks are the only assets Of
Harry Goldin, magician, who was
found bankrupt today with liabilities
Of $38,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05
WILLIAMS BARGAIN COUNTER

5 Lots Bombs, each, east front. on
Pennsylvania avenue in DiXieland,
40 large bearing trees. Owner will
sacrifice for $1,000 $500. cash, bal
ance $50 per month.
10 acres good combination land, 146
old bearing trees, 200 young trees,
on Barlow road adjoining the High
lands property. A good investment.
Price $3.000-S1,000 cash, balance
easy terms.
45 acres, all fine land, on beautiful
lake. Is acres general farm, part
good muck, in cultivation, 1000
bearing orange and grapefruit trees.
800 just coming into bearing. va
riety OF other fruit, Groom strictly
modern house. gas, lights, water
plant, etc. Good barr. stables, gar
age and other out buildings, fine
mule, wagon. all farming nipple
ments. hogs, turkeys, chickens. etc.
all in first class condition. About
one mile from small live town. good
road This magnificent home and
property is about 20 miles south of
Palatka. in the rolling highlands
section aud most desirable place.
Price 14,000--One-third cash, bal
ance to suit purchaser, or would
consifer trade for improved Lake
land p, operty.
One OF the best 5-acre groves in Polk
county. Orange and some grape
fruit, over four years old, in fLe
condition. Small house Just inside
city limits near lake. This grove
will soon pay for itself. Price
$4,000.
G. J. WILLIAMS, Telegram Office
First Floor
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT or FLORIDA. IN AND
FOR POLK COUNTY.--IN CHANCERY.--
Karl Hartman. complainant vs. willoughby
Whidden. ct al, defendants.-BlLL TO
QUIET TITLE.
1t appearing by sworn bill of complaint and
affidavit that the residence Of Willoughby
Whddcn. Susan C.. Whiddcn, Martha Ann
WhiLden. W. r. Whidden Richard Il. Spark
man. Francis Sparkman T. II. Rushing, Sar III
A. Nlckers, W. A. Nickers, Lafayette Wild
den. James Wbiddcn Eliza Mercer A. Prime
Robert Murphy. Kby Murphy. Apalona Muir
ply. Gcnia Murphy, Jesse T. Wade, United
Land Sales Company, corporation. and
Strickland Lumber Company corporation. Is
unknown to the complainant. and that each
Of said defendants is over the age Of twenty
(2D years. and that there is no one in
the State of Florida service upon whom would
bind any of said defendants.
IT is THEREFORE, ORDERED that each Of
the said defendants. herein before named. he
and appear in the above entitled cause at the
office of the clerk Of the circuit court If Folk
county, Florida at Barlow or before tho
18th day of March, 1921, otherwise, the allega-
tons in the said bill OF complaint ue
taken confessed by each Of said defcnd-
ants.
TT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this order
he published as to the Defendants above
named in the Lakeland Evening Telegram, a
newspaper VI ScIlGTdi ClTCuldllOn Ill Tolh
county. Florida, once week for eight con
Sccutive weeks prior to March I. 1921: and
it further appearing that there unknown
parties claiming an interest as heirs. legateeS.
deyisees. grantees or assigns BY. through. or
under Noah Whdden. Richard A. Vickers. Dam
~ Sionn o"d 'vifo N"r"v sloan. Joh" T"nier
ST., and wife, S. Caroline Lanier and Sarah A.
Nickers. deceased persons, or otherwise, ilir the
following property located in Polk county,
Florida, towit The northwest quarter (SWM !
u. the northeast quarter tNEhf of
the southwest quarter tSWM) in section
thirty-three (53l township twenty six t26l
south. range twenty three (23) east containing
ten tl0) acres more or less.
IT Is THEREUPON ORDERED that all par
flies claiming interest under Noah WhiGden.
Nancy Sloan. John Lanicr, ST.. and wife s
Caroline Lanier and Sarah A. vtckers. o.
otherwise. in the above described property. he
and appear in the said cause at the Office -;
the clerk of the circuit court at Barlow. Folk
County. Florida, on or before the fourth day
OF April 1921, otherwise allegations contanC.
in the bill of complaint win be taken as con
fcsSed as against said unknown parties: and
it is further ordered that this order be
published for twelve Q2) consecutive weeks
prior to April 4, 1921. in the Lakeland Evening
Telegram. a newspaper of general circulation
published in Polk county. Florida, as to all
unknown parties defendant
DONE AND ORDERED this the Sh day Of
January, 1921.
]. d. RAULERS0N. (SEAL)
1908 Clerk of the Circuit Court
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05
FOR SALE

Splendid Groom bungalow, modern,
/ block from P. o. corner lot, East
front. $500. Terms IL cash, balance
in 1 and 2 years.
5-room bungalow. paved street,
modern, lot 50x200, garage, youne,
fruit trees. Price $500. Terms.
S-room story house, lot 75X135,
corner lot, variety of fruit, garage,
bath upstairs. and lavatory and toilet
downstairs. $4,000. south side.
room bungalow. screened porch,
lot 10Ox200, gas, lights, city water,
$4,000 Terms $1,000 cash, balance ar
ranged.
5-room plastered bungalow, lot look
1876, young trees. near lake, $4,000.
Terms $1,000 cash
Two of the best-paying hotels in the
city. furnished. Both money makers
Price on application.
MRS. n. S. IVY,
Room 1913 Dyches Bldg. Over Cham
Der of Commerce
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05
1T WORKED WONDERFULLY

Have you noticed the number OF
persons coughing this spring, caused
by an irritated condition in the chest,
bronchial tubes or throa'? This
coughing is hanished by IA few doses
Of Folcy'S Honey and Tar. Mrs. Anna
Stein 40 Western Ave- Covington,
Ky, writes: Your cough medicine
"',rK d wonderfully on our little son.
He is subject to bronchitis. The first
uoses Helped him. Good for all sorts
of coughs, colds, Group, whooping
cough and grip coughs.
For sale by Henley's Drug Store.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENT
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, in and for Polk County.-m
Chancery.- Helen V. Tucson vs.. Stonewall !.
Hudson ct als.-Bil to Quiet Title
Il is hereby ordered that the defendants
Martha NJ. Rollins. Anna NJ. Ruckman, Ora
Boak. Cranda X. DOak. Riley NJ Thomas
Clark II. Thomas b. Warden Thomas, and
Commodore +. Thomas, he and each of them
j. hereby required to be anC appear ut the
Office of the clerk of said court at Barlow.
Florida. Monday. the ith dav Of Aprl
1921. to answer the bill of complaint filed in
said cause.
II is further ordered that this order Of pub
LEGATION he published in the Lakeland Evening
Telegram, newspaper published at Lakeland.
Florida. for four consecutive weeks prior 10
The said 9Th day of April. 1921.
WiiECSS my hand and seal this the ith day
Of March 1921.
]. u. RAULERS0N,
tSEALl Clerk Circuit Court.
WILSON ~ ROSWELL,
Compartments Solicitors
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05
WANTED TO BUY RED CEDAR LOGS

WANTEU To BO NEU Z EUAN LUIRN
WANTED to buy red cedar logs. AKA
heart measurement and up. Must be
reasonably free from knots and other
defects. Will inspect and pay for +.
o. b. at shipping point. Write or
wire at once. Red Cedar, p. o. Box
ISL, Jacksonville, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05

A Philadelphia man. summoned for
jury duty. asked to be released on the
Ground that he had been married for
16 years to one woman and he did not
want to be locked up overnight with
any other woman He was excused
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05

LOST4A petition containing about
sixty names, south side of city. Re-
turn to w. X McRae or j. J..
Skinner 't-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05
SNAP THIS UP
For SALE

For sale, five-room bungalow at $40
4 West Lemon street. Price $3,250, of
J which $500 must be cash; balance $50
per month. Apply $40 West Lemon St.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05

FOR SALE--Five room cottage with
all modern conveniences, with large
front porch, several bearing fruit
trees, on East Morton St. For fur
Their information apply to p. Green,
owner, 61O E. Orange. 1885
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05

WANTED Auto work. cleaning car
bon valve grinding, tightening up
rods and bearings. 75c per hour.
Phone 4S3 Black. Il. Dickson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05
FOR SALE
rRAcrs FOR CITRUS GRovEs

We nave some fine citrus lands in
10, 20 and 40 acre tracts OH the new
asphalt road leading to Lake county,
which we will now place on the mar
ket at reasonable price and. terms.
This property and miles north Of
Lakeland. See G. c. Rogan, Rooms
/, 2, 3, Deem & Bryant Building. sos
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05

Have your family wash rough dried
at the lakeland Steam Laundry.
saos
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05
SPECIAL

For immediate sale only. we are
Offering seven room two story house
overlooking Lake Morton, on adjacent
asphalt street, paving paid. most beau
tifuI location Owner needs money
right now. $5,250 with half cash bal
ance to suit.
LAKE REGION LAND CO.
Room II. Famous Bldg. 1928
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05
ASSIFIED ADVERTISTNGxBR BRINGS RESULTS
NOTICE

This is the time to have your ho;;;;:' ,
painted Call V. NJ IIeusley. I'll
Blue. Estimates cheerfully furnished =,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05

BUILDING STONE PIERS, bases aud
\ building block OF every kind nowson
hand at pre-waf prices. L. w Rob.
inson Fla Ave and Patterson ST
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT or FLORIDA. IN AND
FOR POLK COUNTY.--IN CHANCERY.--
Kari Hartman. complainant. vs.. Willoughby
Whidden. ct al, defendants.-BlLL TO
QUIET TITLE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-05
FOR RENT

FOR RENT Furnished bedrooms APP
Apply 402 West Lemon St.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-05-06
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS

The regular May term of County
Court convened Monday, with Presid-
ing Judge W. A. Mitchell, and Asso-
ciate Judges J. A. Wampler and w. f.
Boyd, in attendance. The following
proceedings have been had up to the
hour of The Times going to press:
Bids for the craftsmanship of coun-
ty moneys were opened, with the fol-
lowing result: The Bank Of Farming
tons offer was 1-2 per cent interest
on daily balances; St. Francois Coun-
ty Bank, 2 1-S per cent; The Farmers
Bank, 2 per cent. The Bank of Farm
ington being the highest bidder, was
selected as such custodian. r.
Contract made by C. w. Francisco,
County Highway Engineer, with Mode
Coffman for crushing $500 cubic yards
of rock at $1.10 per yard for rock, from
face of quarry, and $1.15 for rock from
bottom of quarry. q
School Fund loan inadesto Leroy
Smith Of $4,000, after hisbbond for
same had been Investigated and APP
proved. .E N b
John Young, of Pennington, is ap-
pointed a member of the Text Book
Commission, to serve for period of
two years.
The following road cverseers file
their statements: T. H. Weddle, Dist.
No. 1, due $25; D. E. Hall, due $l79.50;
j. D. Huff, Dist. No. s, due $67.75.
The Court went yesterday to Klob's
ford, on Doe Run creek, where consid-
cradle damage was done by recent
high water, to see what could be done
in regard to future protection of that
community from foods.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-05-06
"a HOoDoOED COON
ONE ENDLESS LAUGH

A well filled house greeted "A Hoo
dooed Coon" at the Monarch theatre
Monday night. This play was given
by number of Bonnie Terre's talent
ed young people, assisted by splen-
did orchestra from that place, the
number totalling about thirty. The
play was originally given in the home
town, and met with such pronounced
favor that it was repeated at Lead
wood with splendid success, and its
splendid reception here Monday night
has determined those at the head of
the organization to repeat it at Flat
River, Desloge; DeSoto and perhaps
in other nearby towns.
The proceeds of this play are for
the benefit of the American Legion
chapter in Bonne Tefre, one Of the
strongest organizations of soldier boys
in this entire district, who contemplate
the erection of a community house.
The play was one continuous laugh
from beginning to end, every part be-
ing admirably taken, and the concen-
sus of opinion of those present was
that as a joy producer "a Hoodooed
Coon" is pronounced success.