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Evening star., 1921-12-17

Plans for a real estate and build
hE development involv1ng nearly a
million dol.ars for upper 14th street.
in :As block between Park road and
Monroe street northwest. were an
nounced today by Riggs Bank inter-
ests and Charles H. Tompkins, local
investor and builder.
The Riggs Bank interests, which
have recently acquired control of the
Hamilton Savings Bank, with banks
and offices at 7th and I street and
14th and Park road, will proceed at
once to erect a two-story, f1reproof
bank, store and office building at the
corner, of 14th and Park road.
MIR. TOmpkins' Proposal.
Along with this project, Charles H.
Tompkins will erect on the site of
the old Stratford Hotel. at the corner
of 14th and Monroe streets, recently
purchased by him, a fireproof build
ing similar in design. Mr.. Tompkins
will have charge of the construction
OF the bank building as well as that
of his own enterprise. Both build
ings are from plans by George NJ.
Ray, architect. While present plans
call for only a two-story building in
each case, the foundations and struc-
tural parts are being made sufficient
to carry the entire structure eight
stories high at any time this may be-
come necessary.
This will mean that there will be
a new building on the entire 14th
street frontage from Park road to
Monroe street. extending east on
Park road 121 feet and east on Mon
Evening star., 1921-12-17
STEWART CASTLE
S|TEPURCHASED
Historic Lot on Dupont Cir
| Gle Acquired by Charles
I w. Semmes.

Sale of the site on Dupont circle
of the historic Stewart castle, for
merly one of the landmarks of this
section of the city, by ex-senator
Clark of Montana to Charles w. Sem
mes, for a price said to have been
considerably more than 100000, was
announced this week by the Real
Estate Investment Company and
Randall II. Hagner & Co.
1t is understood that Mr.. Semmes
who is president of the Semmes
Motor Company. contemplates erec-
tion on the corner of large auto
mobile showroom, subdividing the re-
manning plot for investment purposes.
Falls to Business.
The old castle" some years ago
became victim of the business in
roads in the Dupont circle district.
Ex-senator Clark has held the prop
erty for a number of years. The site
located at the intersection of Con-
necticut and Massachusetts avenues
and fronting on the circle, sold for
more than $40 a square foot.
The Real Estate Investment Com
pany announced total sales amounting
Evening star., 1921-12-17
ECONOMIC LOSSES
BYF|RE PORTRAYED
Real Estate Class at Y. NJ
C. A. Told of Immense
Property Destruction.

Tremendous economic losses sus-
tanned through destruction Of prop
erty by fire were brought to the at
tention of students in the real estate
class this week at the Y. NJ. c. A.
by r. s. De'Espard, local insurance
man.
Figures obtained by the National
Board of Fire Insurance Under
writer's through carefully prepared
statistics. it was stated. show total
loss from fire in the United States
and Canada during the past fourteen
years amounting to $3.41O.752.600,
which is an average yearly loss of
$243,625,200. 1t was noted that the
loss for 1920, amounting to $330.So3.-
925, was far in excess of that of any
previous year.
Expressed in another way, he
Evening star., 1921-12-17

to above $5O0.00O for the week. Sew
eral properties in Chevy Chase figure
in these transactions One OF them
is home at the corner of Connect
cut avenue and Newland street, in
old Chevy Chase. This property con-
ground. shaded by forest trees. The
residence is of stucco and there is a
garage for two cars. The purchaser
was r. E. Burks.
The property at 1913 Rhode Island
avenue has been sold for Mrs. Edith
modern home containing ten rooms
and two baths.
Another Residence Passes.
The property at 1921 H street was
sold for Mrs. Paul Bartlett of New
York for business purposes. This
property has a frontage on H street
of fifty feet. and marks the passing
of another of the older residences OF
Washington to business.
avenue has been purchased by the
Columbian Preparatory School, OF
which George b. Schadmann is the
principal. This is a large brick resi-
dence. containing fourteen rooms
formerly owned and occupied by
Judge Job Barnard of this city.
The residence. 1875 I street. was alst
disposed of to an out-of town pur-
chaser for consideration in excess
of $4,000. The house contains ter
rooms and is one of the older resi-
dences of this city. The new pur.
chaser intends to extensively remode
the house.
Premises 1902 Calvert street was
sold for Waddy B. Wood of this city
to Ralph E. Potter.
A large lot at the corner of 18th and
I streets, containing over 1000 feet OF
ground, was transferred from Thomas
Fortune Ryan of New York to a local
investor. 1t Is understood the new
purchaser intends to erect a large
apartment house on this site.
residence in Cleveland Park, 29Os
Ordway street, was sold to a loca
purchaser.
Evening star., 1921-12-17
APARTMENT BUYERS
CHOOSE OFFICERS
Report Complete Harmony
in Cooperative Plan
During Year.

Elections of officers of the corpora
tions which purchased ten apartment
buildings here on the cooperative
plan were held at annual meetings of
the stockholders during the past
week. The buildings were sold by
the Allan e. Walker Company.
Reports of the president of each
of the corporations outlined the op-
GRAFTON of the building in his charge
for the year. together with the plans
for the new year. In every case it
was set forth that complete harmony
and accord prevail and the spirit of
cooperation has done much toward
bringing real home life to the apart
ment.
List Of New Officers.
The list of officers and directors
elected by each corporation follows:
Avondale Owners, Inc.-Albert w.
Howard. president: Charles ]. Stock
man, secretary: Clinton r. Robb,
Evening star., 1921-12-17
BUSINESS DISTRICT INVADING
FORMER RESIDENTIAL SECTION
Real Estate Men Note Sweeping Changes.
Also See Rise in Property Values
as Expansion Takes Place.

Real estate men are watching with
interest the transformation OF former
exclusively residential sections Of
Washington into business thorough
fares. brought about by the congested
condition which exists in the down.
town commercial section Of the city.
The district to the north of the
located along Pennsylvania avenue.
E. F and G streets, is undergoing a
gradual, but nevertheless complete,
change at the hands Of investors
serving the needs Of various indus
trial, financial and professional inter-
ests. 1t is observed.
This district. bounded roughly by
H street on the south and X street
on the north. and lying between 14th
street and Connecticut avenue. for
many years was the stronghold of
some of the capitals pioneer resi-
dents. Brownstone and brick front
dwellings of two, three and four sto-
ries. popular in that day, lined both
sides of the intersecting street, and
the aspect presented was one of quiet.
homelike splendor.
Great Changes Noted.
Today a different scene is presented.
Wrecking crews may be seen on sew
eral of the streets engaged in tear
ing down these old mansions, and con-
struction gangs are occupied in erect
ing fine new business buildings, gen.
orally with white limestone or stucco
fronts that stand out in sharp con-
trast to neighboring dingy residences
of an earlier day.
K street is perhaps the thorough
Evening star., 1921-12-17
TWO BUILDING ENTERPRISES.
TO COST MILLION, PLANNED
Riggs Bank interests and c. III. Tompkins
Local Builder, Project improvements
in Upper 18th Street.

roe street 141 feet. The post office.
which now occupies a part of the
bank property, will not be disturbed
at this time.
The exterior of both of these build
ings will be of classic design. of In
diana limestone and metal.
Designed to House Bank.
The building at 14th and Park road
will house large bank at the corner.
surrounded by nine stores-two on
Park road and seven on 14th street
with Offices above. The building at
Monroe street. which will be known
as the Stratford building. will con-
tain fourteen stores-eight on 14th
street and six on Monroe street.-The
second floor being arranged to accom-
modate a luxurious bowling alley.
with space for twenty alleys. a lounge
and rest rooms. There will be a cell
lar under both buildings, and each
store will have its separate cellar and
separate rear entrance-the rear en-
trance being taken care Of by large
court in the rear Of the buildings con-
Meeting with a private alley. giving
access to Park road as we'll as Mon
roe street.
1t is felt that an improvement Of
this nature will be of deep interest
to the merchants of upper 14th street
because it will offer a high type Of
stores and offices, each store being
approximately Is by 60 feet. The
ceilings of the stores will be high
enough to accommodate meZzanine
balconies for future growth.
The Riggs Bank interests intend
that the bank at 14th and Park road
shall be fully equipped in every par
ticular to offer every facility now
available in a modern bank.
The rental management of both
buildings will be handled through the
real estate office of Randall H. Hagner
& Co.
Evening star., 1921-12-17
treasurer, and Mrs. Alice B. Doggett

treasurer, and Mrs. Alice B. Doggett
and Mrs. F. d. Meigs, directors.
Rutland Courts Owners. Inc.-Col
J. Sherman Moreland, president; j
Warren Smith, secretary; George W
Lamasure, treasurer, and w. Edgar
Towers and Lyster G. Bayly, di-
rectors.
Parkwood Owners, Inc. Judge
Isaac Diggs, president: Mrs. kath-
crime Emrick, secretary; G. l. Rob
erts, treasurer. and DR.. Joseph NJ
Jennie McH. Walker, Samuel Miller
and Frank l. Wagner, directors.
The Netherlands Owners, 1nc.-Ad-
miral Austin NJ. Knight, president;
DIR. Charles McEnerney. secretary:
Louis F. Valentine. treasurer, and
Mrs. Harriet Barney and Isaac Dod-
son, directors.
Dumbarton Courts Owners. Inc
Moultrie Hit. president; Miss F. Alice
Barbour. secretary; Charles G. Par
ker, treasurer, and John 7. Campbell
and Mrs. Mabel A. Butler. directors
Cavanaugh Courts Owners. Inc
Marcus w. Haynes. president; Wal
Tolley. treasurer. and A. Hartwell
Ralcom. Maj. w. L. Browning, Mrs.
E. NJ Clement, Mrs. Louise NJ Full
cher. Roscoe E. Mague and Theodore
+. kluttz. directors.
The Adelphia Owners, Inc.-R
Byron Bond, president: Frank S
Hemmick. secretary: Harry J. Bosse
treasurer. and Walter l.. Schofield
and Samuel c. Webber. directors.
The Stafford Owners. Inc.-Col. H.
R. Stiles, president; Fred e. Enfield
secretary; Miss ImoEene James
treasurer. and Jacob G. Moore and
NJ. o. Eldridge. directors.
The Lambert Owners, Inc.-Wil-
liam H. Sholes, president; E. w: Bur-
ton, jr., secretary; John E. Williams
treasurer, and Mrs. A A. Bessler
Miss Marjorie F. Skinner and Miss
Gene Stephenson, directors.
The Hoyt Owners, Inc.-H. n. D
Parker. president; Henry Williams
secretary; Mary L. Pierce, treasurer
and James A. Pitney and Mrs. r. NJ
Fouts, directors.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
GEORGES FETED BY
NEW YORK SCRIBES

New York. July Georges Car
tentier. master Of pugilism, was hail
I'd last night at newspaper mems
inner at the. Hotel Bitmore as a
Sreat ambassador, creating with his
tportsmanship feeling of greater
unity among the nations Georges,
Responding, made a short speech in
bis native, tongue and said:
For the last ten years II has been
he dream of my life to be world s
Hampton. ] had my chance last Sat.
(rday, with what result you all know.
do not wish to offer any excuses.
believe ] was defeated by the best
lighter in, the world
Il take this occasion TO express
The thanks of myself and all my
friends to the nation and to the press.
drink to the health of Jack Demp.
ley and yours also. thank you. |
hank you.r
Carpenter plans to sail for France
July Ia. He will be at the Boxing
prone Ala. ringside Tuesday night
|or the parpose Of acting as second
b Charley Ledoux, French bantam
Feigkt, who will box Joe Burman.
chicago, in q twelve round semifi-
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
cox HAS SUCCESSFUL !
DAY AT CLEVELAND

Cleveland, July Waiter Cox, the
New England reinsman, distinguish
ed himself by plotting the winners
In both divisions of the Ohio stake
for 2:0S trotters, the feature of yes
terday's Grand Circuit racing at
North Randall, some of the finishes
being the closest Of the season. The
stake was cut In two because of
eighteen entries, nine starting in each
division.
In the first division Cox was be-
hind Natalie the Great. Peter the
Great flly, owned by Laurel Hall
farm OF indianapolis. After finishing
eighth In the rst heat he drove the
filly to victory i'll the next two heats.
In the first heat he was in the lead
when his mount went into a break
and he was forced to pull up.
Natalie the Great took the lead at
the half mile In the second heat and
set the pace in the third and was
never headed, winning both pulled
up.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
DEAL NOT CLOSED FOR
GiBBONS-CARP GO

New York, July 7.-Georges Car
pentier and his manager, Francois
DeScamps, who plan to sail for
France July Ia, conferred with Tex
Richard here yesterday afternoon
concerning the Frenchman's cam
paign in defense of his light heavy
weight title. Although a contest
with Tom Gibbons, the st. Paul box
err, to be held early In October, was
discussed at length by Richard and
DesCamps no definite action was TAX
en-, the promoter said.
Carpenters present plans call for
vacation of about a month with his
wife and baby at Dieppe, France, af-
ter which he will return to this coun-
try. Another conference is schedul-
cd for today between Richard and
Descamps. and the Frenchman in
company with Richard, will then go
to Newark to view the motion pic
lures Of last . Saturdays champion
ship bout. st
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Scaled bids will be received for the
construction Of the Improvement of
parts of Van Buren, and other streets
in the southeast part OF the City OF
Ottawa by the Council of the City of
Ottawa, until the 9Th day of July, A.
D. 1921, at the hour of 1880 y. m. at
the City Office in the Central Life
Building in said City of Ottawa, ILL
nois. at which time and place said
bids will be politically opened.
1t is estimated that there will be
about the following amounts of WORK
to be done and materials to be fur
nished:
3,90S GU. yds. Of excavation. $500
lin. IT. concrete combined curb AMI
gutter 1879 sd. yds. asphaltiC CON
crete pavement, including five (5l
inch concrete base for same; 600 SO.
yds, of vitrihed brick pavement
Said Improvement shall be con-
structed and made in accordance with
the ordinance providing for the same
and tho maps, plats, plans and speci-
fieations for the same on file in the Of
flee Of the City Clerk,
lItpOSdlS must DC lldup On DldnkS
furnished by said Council and in com
plianCc with the instructions thereto
attached, which can be had an appli-
cation to tho City Clerk. aud must be
accompanied by cash or by check
payable to the order Of the Mayor IN
his official capacity, certified by .
sponsible bank for an amount of not
lnCg than tny, f1nft \ pf IN
aggregate of the proposal.
The contractor shall be paid IN
bonds, bearing the rate of five PEI
cent t5%) per annum.
No bid will be received unless the
party Offering it shall furnish evi.
Gcncc that he has the necessary facili-
ties, ability and peCuniary resources to
fulfill the condition of the contract
and execute the work, should the con-
tract be awarded to him.
Bidders will examine the Ordi-
nances, maps, plats, plans, specitica-
tons and also the lOC"rity In which
said work Is to be done and Judge for
themselves all of the conditions and
circumstances affecting the cost and
nature of the work
The Council reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids. as authorized
by law.
Dated at Ottawa, Illinois, this oath
day of June, A. ID. 1921.
GEORGE V. b. WEEKS,
Mayor of the City of Ottawa, Illinois
w. W. CURTIS,
City Clerk of the City Of Ottawa,
Illinois,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
Kelly G. Kelly, Attorneys.
.aey NOTICE.

Estate of Henry Phillimore, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the UNI
dersigned executor of the last will
and testament OF Henry hilIimore
late of the county Of La Sale and
state of Illinois, deceased, will APP
pear before the probate court of said
county on the first Tuesday (being
the 9Th day., of September, 1921, at
the probate court room. in ottawa
in said county, when and where all
persons having claims against said
estate are notified to attend and pre-
sent the same in writing for adjust
ment.
Dated this 25th day Of June, A. D.
1921.
CHARLES f. HOOK.
Executor.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
NIL SON WANTS TO
MEET CARPENTER

Bostons, July IA challenge to
Georges Carpenter, light heavy
Feight champion of the world, In be-
|alf of Johnny Wilson, middleweight
(tleholder. was announced yesterday
" Marty Killelea, manager of the
bitter.
Wilson would knock out the
frenchman as quickly as Dempsey
lid, and=<+here would not be much
Inference in the weight Wilson
Eould weigh about 165 pounds" Kill.
|elea's statement said.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07

500 ACRES improved farm in crops,
Beautiful home. Willgsshow photos.
Small lake. big fish. "a horses, rs
cattle, 35 hogs, crops, feed. and seed
all go with sale. Accident. compels
owner To sell. Reasonable cash pay
,ment, balance long time at sc. Here
is an ideal place for farmer and two
sonsstol make fortune as farm win
sell Ial,Hh less than its value, George
Growden, Ottawa, Ill. Let George DO
l." VII
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
Boys and Girls.

Here Is chance for the boys ami
girls to earn little spend$sg money.
The Free Trader-Journal will buy all
the clean rags that you will bring to
their Office. Look around your home
and see what you can gather up 10
tho line OF clean rags. any color.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
UPHOLSTERING

FURNITURE upholstering work.
Furniture cabinet work.
Furniture finishing work.
Furniture repair work.
Mattress work.
Done practically and we'll
GEORGE BATCHLE. Phone S37.X
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
rAph LANDS

FOR SALE Several acres of good
timthy meadow near Utica. Also
several acres Of both timothy and wild
meadow near Seneca. Ill. For partiC
ulars see WM. JAMESON, room 800
ArmUry Block, Ottawa, III.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
200, 900 IN JACK FOR
JACK-JACK COMBAT

Los Angeles, July Proposal of
a bout between Jack Dempsey and
tee for the championship was tele-
graphed to Jack Kearns, manager of
Dempsey. at New York last night by
Capt NJ NJ. McCaw, British war vet
eran here. The proposal was en-
dorsed by e. II. Calvert and G. b.
Manley. who have been handling
wrestling bouts here to raise funds
for Los Angeles Post No. 1, Disabled
Veterans of the World War, of which
they are members.
McCaw proposed that Dempsey and
johnson meet Labor Day.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
DUNN BOOKS RETURN
DATE WITH peters,
EBONY HUED BOYS
UNION GIANTS SCHEDULED FOR
CLASH WITH CUBS JUYL 24--NO
BASEBALL AT NORTH SIDE LOT
NEXT SUNDAY.

Peters Chicago Union Giant,
ebony hued baseball stars, who on
three different occasions performed
pierre last season, will be a reappear4
|ance this summer, according to an.
|nouncement this morning by Manager
|Dun OF the Cubs association July "a
has been decided on as the date on
which the cololed aggregation would
perform here. ~
Peters team is an altogether differ
tent outfitzffom that second rate ag.
|gresation (which 80 luckily Succeeded
|in winning from the local team early
Pin the s@son The team scheduled
10 play here later in the month is one
|of the fastest semi-pro aggregations
|of Chicago, ..a.
When the fans of Ottawa started
|the Cubs aen their career last year
Peters opEned the season and defeat.
led Dunn'$ charges Later on in 1920
Ehey camda back and were the victims
|of dou6iS defeat at the lads of
|the Cubs. %Neverthelcss. they offered
some stroHg opposition, the locals win
ming by assmalI margin
|, Negotiations for the game with the
Chicago colored club were closed last
might, when the manager, Peters him
eeif. phoned Dunn Peters stated he
has a cracking good club this season
and also that Bingham, famous negro
center fielder, was with him ready to
|offer the fans some of his old-time
comedy and trick playing,
At Pontiac Sunday.
Dunn further stated that plans for
|the Cubs "trip TO Pontiac next Sunday
|for the return battle with the Living
(ston county seaters were all closed
Everything Is ready for the big con
|fict on the foreign battlefield and in
Fllcations point to thrilling game be-
tween the locals and Pontiac
Lynch Is printing up for the battle
end expects to spring the big sur.
prise again on the Pontiac nine. He
pitched a. wonderful game Of ball IN
The first game and plans on repeating.
Romine, who was batted all over
khe lot by the local heavies, will again
Face Dumas men.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
They Stand
MERiCAN LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Chicago, 2; Detroit, 0.
Boston, 2; Washington, /.
Washington, |; Boston, 0.
No other games scheduled.
Games Today.
Detroit at Chicago.
Philadelphia at Cleveland.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07

FOR RENT-The Tom Collins house
at COS Grafton St; 5 rooms down. 3
up; stove heat; toilet; city water;
electric lights; fine location; good re-
pair; $25; immediate possession; ref
erences required. 7. b. FARRELL.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07

FOR SAI4E-Cheap, V bottom hydro
plane launch; cyl. Kermath ma
zine motor; speedy runabout; 6 pas
senger; auto control; top, side cur
tains, etc. Phone SAL after 6 p. III,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
Kelly G. Kelly, Attorneys.
NOTICE.

Estate Of Mary Woodlock, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigend Administrator of the estate
of Mary Woodlock, late Of the county
of La Sale and state of Illinois, de.
ceased, will appear before the probate
court of said county, on the first
Tuesday (being the 6th day.. of Sep
TENDER, 1921. at the probate court
room, in Ottawa, in said county,
when and where all persons having
claims or demands against said estate
are notified to attend and present the
same in writing for adjustment.
Dated the 21sd day OF June, A. D.
1921.
BARRETT FITZGERALD,
Administrator.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
FOR RENT;

FOR RENT--A good house and gar.
den and other buildings on farm,
we'll located, where good. industrious
nan can always find plenty of work.
For particulars call on VIM. JAMI-
SON, 500 Armory Block. Ottawa, Ill.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07

New York. July THE public can
have a Dempsey-John match if it
wishes, but | believe there is no de-
mand for the bout now or In the
near future" Jack Kearns, manager
of Jack Dempsey, said yesterday.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07

WANTED--1 want farm, 100 to 200
acres or whereabouts; my man has
FULL equipment, tractor and tractor
tools, and is high-grade, up-to-date
young hustler; farmer all his life,
farm must be Al; this fall or next
spring. T. b. FARRELL.
Tel. G4S-W.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-07
Classified Advertising
tiElPWANTED

WANTED-Young man for second
cook; salary $50 per month, board,
room and Laundering of uniform In
cludcd. Apply personally to G. C..
BECKER, steward, Ottawa Tuborculo
sis Colony.