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Evening star., 1921-09-17
|SALES Of REALTY
TOTAL $260,0))
Hedges & Middleton Report
LARGE List of Transactions
Past Week.

Realty transactions reported this
week from the Office of Hedges q
Middleton, Inc. include the sale OF
twenty-eight residential properties
aeeregating in value $260.000.
Among these transactions was the
sale to b. A. Bowles of this city of the
large detached residence at 3OO6 AL
bemarle street, containing ten rooms
and two baths. with modern improve
ments. The purchaser has made ex-
tensive improvements and Is now &C.
cupying the premises as his home.
Premises 14l8 Montague street, a
detached house constructed OF hollow
tile with stdcco finish. was sold for
Mrs. Lucy Irene Head to ]. H. Wing
field.
william A. Boss sold his former
Chevy Chase. Md. to Capt. l. v. Mish-
towt. This property contains nine
rooms and bath. and is situated on a
lot comprising nearly half an acre.
Another Chevy Chase property. at
4109 Ingomar street. one of an oper-
alton completed several years ago by
J. S. Gruver. was purchased by ]. J.
Robinett from Daniel ]. Lix of In
dianapolis. Ind.
Edwin S. LaFetra purchased the
two-story. semi-detached brick dwell
ing at 1911 Gallatin street. contain
ing eight rooms and two baths. with
hardwood floors. electric lights. hot
water heat and other modern i'm
.provements.
Local Builder Sells Former Home.
]. f. Fox, a local builder. sold his
former home at 5240 Colorado ave-
nue. northwest. to Gustav Hartig. This
is one OF row completed a short
time ago by Mr.. Fox. Mr.. Hartig also
disposed of his former residence, at
5017 18th street. this being a detached
corner residence of frame construc-
tion. with nine rooms. two baths and
garage for two cars. This was pur-
chased by Rufus r. Wilson, who has
taken possession. of same.
+ Premises 2630 Garfield Street north
west. a three-story brick house. con-
tanning nine room and two baths.
was purchased by Lucian, H. Boggs
from w. c. and A. n. Miller.
w. NJ. Bushnell purchased one of
the homes recently completed by c.
NJ. Wallingsford. on Oak street near
18th.
c. Perry Miller. sold his former
home at 1887 Mintwood place to John
r. McDill. This is three-sfory, bay-
Evening star., 1921-09-17
PLANS TO CONVERT $50 ACRES
TO RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
Real Estate Firm Proposes Extensive
Development of Massachusetts, Avenue
Park Subdivision, Owned by Syndicate.

With the Inauguration of a revived
home building movement on Massa-
chusetts avenue. beyond Sheridan
construction on handsome residences
for Sylvanus Stokes and Arthur Dunn
came the announcement this week of
the proposed extensive development,
Of Massachusetts, Avenue Park by Mid.
daugh & Shannon into what is expect
ed to become one Of the city's best
residential subdivisions.
This park, comprising some 230 OF
more acres. lying between Massa-
chuSetts avenue and Woodley road
and extending northwest from Rock
creek to Wisconsin avenue. has come
under the control Of Middaugh &
Shannon. The property Is owned by
a syndicate whose trustee is George
H. Lamar. The tract, which Is part of
the former John w. Thompson estate
is said to be the largest undeveloped
property of its kind in the District
and is valued in millions of dollars
Fifteen Homes to Be Built.
Development work in the park prop
er will be preceded by the erection of
Shannon in the north end. en- lots pur-
chased by them on 32d street. Cathe-
dral avenue and Woodley road Con-
struction of theses houses. which will
be of brick, will be started this week
This project also will involve the
opening of 32d street. by way of
Wcodley road, as a third main en-
trance to the subdivision. The other
two entrance ways are Massachusetts
avenue and Calvert street, at the Con-
necticut avenue bridge.
Excepting the dwellings planned for
the Woodley Park end. Middaugh G.
shannon do not intend to launch. any
definite home-building program. such
as the erection of number of houses
or groups of houses. it is learned. On
the contrary. they will erect only in
dividual homes for purchasers of the
various sites and in accordance with
the owners particular desires as to
cost, architecture. landscaping. etc.
The improvements will be restricted
in keeping with the appearance of ad-
joining homes and estates, it is under
stood.
The eastern part of the tract has
been improved already by the erection
of several residences, including those
occupied by Mrs. Charles w. Wetmore,
ex-Gov. Folk of Missouri and
Judge Timothy T. Ansberry. In addi-
ton there is now in course OF forma-
tion a community settlement COM
posed of homes for Harry L. Rust, jr.,
John F. NJ. Bowie, George Calvert
Bowie. Allen Minnix and others. This
group of dwellings is being estab-
lished on 29th street and Woodland
Evening star., 1921-09-17

other matters pertaining to local
property.
I'm some instances individuals who
are unfamiliar with practice in real
estate matters have come to the board
for advice as to correct commission
charges and correct methods in ne
gotiating for the purchase or sale of
properties. These and all others that
call have the benefit Of the expert
ence and advice Of the real estate
board absolutely free of charge and
in many instances have been saved
trouble and expense that they might
have innocently incurred through ig-
norance of the subject.
This attitude of impartial frank
ness with the public in a large meas
ure will tend to increase respect for
the profession and also will gradually
familiarize the public with the cor
rect practices as outlined and re-
quired by the code of etchics' adopted
by boards throughout the country"
Evening star., 1921-09-17
ZONE WORK TO BE EXPLAINED
:. AT LUNCHEON OF REALTY MEN
Maj. Carey H. Brown, Executive Officer
of Commission, to Be Speaker.
Growing Interest In Board.

Maj. Carey II. Brown. Corps of En-
gineers. executive officer of the Dis
trict coming commission. will make
an address before the members OF the
Washington Real Estate Board at the
next semi-monthly luncheon OF the
board, Thursday, September 22, Hotel
La Fayette. 1t is understood that he
will explain the work and plans Of
the zoning commission to the realtors.
A. Britton Browne will be the pre-
siding officer at the luncheon. The
committee handling arrangements
consists of Lee D. Latimer. chairman;
Jesse H. Hedges and Percy H. Russell.
Since the local real estate board
adopted the policy of having semi
monthly luncheons, according to Mr..
Iatimer, the interest in the boards
activities has materially increased
among the members. To date the
board has held six of these meetings.
which have been attended by an aver
age of seventy-five realtors. In the
past no meetings of the board have
ever attracted such large attendance
and the executive committee feels
that the growing popularity OF this
form of meeting will gradually result
in the board using them for some
practical purpose in addition to the
mere social side.
New Duties Assumed.
The Offices of the real estate board
are gradually becoming known to the
public, it was pointed out today by
Executive Secretary Petty. Since the
reorganization that took place several
months ago. the board is largely
civic in character. 1t has assumed
new duties and responsibilities that
are of special benefit to the public in
general and property owners in par
ticular. In line with the progressive
spirit of civic organizations the board
is accumulating information and data
of much use in the work being con-
Quoted by it. Mr.. Petty observes.
while definite service lis being
not known generally that the board
is prepared to be. and is actually be-
ing. of assistance to the public in
general" the secretary states: This
fact is gradually being recognized.
and requests for assistance and in
creasing each week. The connections
which the board has with member
boards situated throughout the coun-
try has proven to be most valuable in
rendering service to the public. Fre-
quent calls have been made on the
board for advice and assistance con-
cerning matters connected with real
estate located in different parts of
the country. All of the member
boards throughout the country MAIN
tain organizations similar to the To-
cal board and it is a simple matter
through mutual cooperation to get
detailed information ard advice re-
garding the value or sale of property.
or. in fact. any other question that
might arise.
Out-Of-Town Service.
"Then. again, through<this same CO.
operation out-of-town owners and
others interested in Washington real
estate are being supplied with expert
appraisalS and put in touch with ac-
tive local realtors who render service
in connection with sales, leasing or
Evening star., 1921-09-17

Out-Of-TOwn Service.
Then. again, through<this same CO.
operation out-of-town owners and
others interested in Washington real
estate are being supplied with expert
appraisals and put in touch with ac-
tive local realtors who render service
in connection with sales, leasing or
Evening star., 1921-09-17
EIGHT SALES INVOLVE
100000 INVESTMENT
City and Suburban Properties Dis
posed Of Past Week by Local
Realty Firm.

Eight sales, involving a total in
vestment of nearly 100000, were
completed this week by the office OF
William K. Hartung. City and sub
urgen properties were included in the
transfers.
Sales were reported as follows:
William II. Saunders & Co. sold to
Louise D. Cole two-family fiat at
1919 35th street northwest The fats
consist of five and six rooms and
bath, respectively.
Mary L. Donovan purchased from
Emma E. Stutzman the corner prop
erty at $3.50 Warder street north
west. The house contains six rooms
Evening star., 1921-09-17

H. r. Howenstein. to build home,
1900 Spring road: cost, $4,000.
H. r. Howenstein. to build homes.
3646-364S 18th street; cost, $4,000.
o. H. Robey. to build, 1905 Jocelyn
street: cost. $500.
H. r. Howenstein. to build. 1902
Spring road; cost, s4.500.
H. r. Howenstein. to build at 1926
2729 Pennsylvania avenue southeast;
cost. $4,000.
NJ F. Hit. to build, zoos Kearney
street northeast; cost, $500.
Guide Bros, Inc, to build green
house Rladensburg road, near Mount
OliYert: cost. 81 900.
Evening star., 1921-09-17
BUILDING UNDER NEW NAME

With the change in ownership of the
Interstate building. 1919 F street
northwest. change in name for the
building has been announced. The
structure will be known hereafter as
the International building, it was
stated by McKeever & Goss. agents.
, 1921-06-23
HOME -
TOWN -
STRONG PLEA FOR GARDENS
United States Commissioner Of Educa-
tion Urges That Last Years Good
Work Continue.

Last year more than 100000 boys
n girls in cities, large W and in
dustrial villages in the United States
cultivated gardens under school direc-
ton and supervision and produced
many millions of dollars worth of veg
etables and small fruits to be con-
sumed where produced without cost
for transportation and handling and
without loss from deterioration On the
markets. There were many thousands
of boys and girls who produced
than $50 each in what would other
wise have been idle time, and thou
sands of acres of land that would have
lain idle If 1t had not been cultivated
by the boys and girls yielded more than
$500 an acre.
The educational value to the chill
dren was far greater than the value
of the food products. That value in
Guided health, physical vigor, habits of
industry, knowledge of plant life and
of the phenomena and forces of ma
ture, and the beginning of the under
standing of the fundamental moral
principle that every one should gladly
contribute to his own support by
his own labor.
The United States bureau of edu-
cation will not be able to follow up
this work this year as fully as it has
for several years past" writes p. p.
Claxton, United States commissioner
of education, "but l hope the interest
of children, teachers, superintendent
and school boards will not lag and that
the time will soon come when this
school-directed home garden work will
be recognized as IA necessity and an
essential part of the education of chill
dren in all cities, own and Industrial
villages"
, 1921-06-23
FOR BOYCOTT OF BILLBOARD
Speaker Advocates Strenuous Action
Against What Is Generally Recog-
nized as a Nuisance.

Declaring he automobile has made
the billboard a countrywide problem.
+. T. Hartman Of Boston, member OF
the Massachusetts Civic league. adj
dressing a meeting of the American
Civic association. said that there is
no best law or method for dealing
with the problem presented by the de-
Placement of both the city n the
country by outdoor advertising.
The public, he said, can bring RENE
die TO bear when it chooses to make
the effort. He suggested that one eff
fective method would be to withhold
patronage from persons and firms en-
ploying this method Of publicity, and
said this would settle the whole prob
lem in a year.
, 1921-06-23
Memorial for Heroic Dead.

The prince OF Wales has brought
back with him from the Antipodes a
very beautiful conception Of a form
os memorial for the soldiers who have
fallen In the great war.
He approached Ballarat, the great
gold mining city in the Australian
colony OF Victoria by means Of a broad
avenue. Some fifteen miles long, lined
on either side by trees, which are
fiourishing. and hat bid ere long TO
form a sort OF foliage domed roof
for the entire thoroughfare.
Each tree. planted within the last
three or four years, and there are
about five thousand Of them, com
memorates a Ballarat boy who gave
his life for the empire at the front
In France, on the peninsula of Gal
llpoli and In Palestine. Each OF the
trees bears the name OF the soldier
lad whose supreme sacrifice II is de-
signed TO recall to his kith and kin
Mt Bnllarat-London Mail.
, 1921-06-23
II You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best

Have you ever stopped to reason why
1t is that so many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten? The.
reason is PLAINTIFF article did not fulfill
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to a medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who nave been
benefited, to those who are in need of it.
A prominent druggist says Take for
example DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, a
preparation ] have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has SO large a
sale"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success of DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact,
SO many people claim, that it fulflls al
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments; corrects uri-
nary troubles and neutralizes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive a sample bottle Of
Swamp-Root by Parcels Post. Address
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y,
and enclose ten cents; also mention this
paper. Large and medium size bottlen
for sale at all drug stores.
, 1921-06-23
Fight Well Worth waaIno.

1t pays the community to make u
battle for tree treasures. II Is a
fight which should employ many differ.
n tactics and arms. First, perhaps,
should be the selection for city plant.
ing OF trees that are most nearly
immune TO the more dangerous pests,
Next Is good are and the foster
Ing of birds which do so much to
check Insect plaques. Finally comes
scrnpIng and spraying TO get rid OF the
enemies which, like the oyster shell
scale. have broken through the other
lines OF defense.
A good tree is worth fighting for.
, 1921-06-23
BY JOHN DICKINSON

.hhN in H6 the president of the
III second Continental Congress put his
VI John Hancock" to "a Declaration
n by the Representatives of the United
states of America In General Con-
- gress Assembled' he wrote 1t so large
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tM ana so plain that he then and there
lTM gave to the American language a new
NT and enduring synonym.
XVI There !" said the delegate from
All Massachusetts, George III will be
IN able TO read that without his spec.
tacles.n And Nc hn tonnhnl
, 1921-06-23
Old Penalties Inadequate.

why don't you Crimson gulch men
hang an automobile thief the same as
you used to do with a horse theft"
We've discussed it," said Cactus
Joe; hut we came to the conclusion
that hangin' is too good for him."
, 1921-06-23
SAVE SHOES AND STOCKINGS

They will lest twice as long IL you Shake
Into Your Shoes ALIENS F~OOT=EASE.
the powder for the feet. It takes the fric-
ton from the shoe and gives quick relief to
Corns. Bunions. Callouses. sore. aching. swol-
len, tender feet. Shake Aliens Foot=Eaae
into your shoes and enjoy the bliss of feet
without an ache.
, 1921-06-23
Why. of Course Mott

Master (to butler)-But why do you
want to get married, Jones?
Jones-Well. sir. | don't want my
name to die out.-Punch Nondon).
, 1921-06-23
Important to Mothers
Another Excuse

Hub-That button is still of.
Wife-Yes. dear, l am economIzing
on thread.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-28
WILL ORGANIZE
GRAIN GROWERS
Farmer Owned Associations in
County to Be Affiliated With
National Selling Agency.

According to p. R Edgerton
county farm advisor. grain growers
OF Rock Island county who have
been organized into cooperative
movements for the sale OF their
grain may expect a visit before long
from representatives OF the United
States Grain Growers, Inc, who will
ask them to affiliate themselves
formally with the national selling
agency.
Thus far 254 grain growers asso-
Citations and farmer owned eleya-
tors in Illinois have completed
their aff1liation with the agency
under a five year agreement to
handle grain at local shipping
points.
1t is predicted that Illinois grain
growers will go into the first annu-
al convention of the United States
Grain Growers, Inc, next March
with nearly a fourth of its national
membership if present growth is
Present membership in
more than $500. and If the state
reached $500 by Jan. II, 1t is ex-
pected that Illinois will thus obtain
two more representatives on the
national board of directors.
Thus far, organization of the
United States Grain Growers, Inc,
has been confined to IL counties in
he northern central part OF the
state, and $500 grain growers in
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-28
Licensed to Wed
SEBELIUS WILL
OCCUPY PULPIT
DIR. G. A. BrandeIIe Departs to Is
tablish African Mission
Gone Three Months.

Rev. S. ]. Sebelius of the Angus
tana seminary faculty will fill the
pulpit at the Grace Lutheran
church, Rock Island, during the
three months absence OF DR.. G. A.
president of the Augustana synod,
who left yesterday for New York
city to sail Saturday for Cherbourg,
France. DR.. p. A. Mattson of Min
nesota, vice president Of the synod.
is in charge of the synod work
during DR.. Brandelle's absence.
DR.. Brandelle's mission to Europe
is to confer with members OF the
Leipsiz foreign missionary society
OF Leipsig, Germany, with the in
tention of having the Augustana
synod take over the Tanganyika
field in what was formerly German
East Africa. The president of the
synod is not expected back i'll
Rock Island until March. as he will
also visit France, England and Swe-
den, DR.. Sebelius remaining in the
pulpit until then.
Tanganyika is now in the hands
Of the British, who are willing to
turn the mission field over to the
Augustana synod or give it back II
the Germans in due time. All Ger
man missionaries from that terri
tory were deported during the war
and at present there are no repre-
sentatives there. Should Augustana
synod take over Tanganyika, the
Germans must agree TO abandon it
for all time with no reservations.
DR.. Brandelle says. 1t is believed
they will consent.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-28
IANcBEHN WILL
LEAVES ESTATE
TO THREE SONS
Extensive Real Estate and Busi-
ness Interests Divided by
Moline Baker.

Extensive real estate holdings
and business interests are disposed
sof In the Will OF Peter Langbehn
Sr., Moline baker. among his sur
viving children and grandchildren.
The will, which was admitted to
probate today by Judge r. ]. Lam
dee. was made Oct. IA. 1921.
The bakery business, SIG FIJI
teenth street, Moline, goes to Frank
Langbehn with the stipulation that
he shall pay 81 200 each to Peter
Langbehn, Jr. and Henry Lang
behn. All goods in the bakery at
The time OF Mr.. Langbehn's death
are to be apportioned among the
three sons equally.
The bakery property is given to
the three sons They are to share
equally in the income of the build
ing two years following Mr.. Lang,
behn's death. after which Frank
and Henry are to come into posses
sion OF one-third each in the prop
erty in fee simple. The remaining
third is to be held in trust for Pc
ter, Jr., during his life after which
IL is to go to Peter Bernard Lang
behn, grandson.
In apportioning other real estate
the will provides that the sons
shall have possession during their
life, after which the requests are
TO revert TO their children. City
property in Moline is divided as
follows under this provision: To
Peter, Jr.. six houses; to Henry,
three houses on Sixteenth street
known as the Fagerstrom proper
ty; to Frank, holdings known as
the Jenkins property, also the
north % feet of the Fagerstrom
property, on which the garage
stands.
In each instance it is provided |
that the wife OF each son shall have |
the use OF a residence, If she sur
wives.
Stock of the Fifth Avenue Saw
lngs Bank & Trust company is be-
lueathed to the grandchildren as |
follows: To Peter Bernard Lang
behn, 80 shares; to Frank. Herbert /
md Katherine Langbehn, "a shares;
10 Henry and Kenneth Langbehn.
children of Henry. and Mary and /
Rudie Langbehn, children of Peter,
r.. SO shares
The Fifth Avenue Savings Bank
z Trust company is named execu-
or.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-28
EDGINGTON PLANS
RECREATION WORK

Miss Lucille Allen, home bureau
advisor, addressed a meeting of the
bureau unit in Edgington yester-
day afternoon in the home of Mrs.
Alfred Elliott. Forty women were
in attendance and were led in COM
munity singing for half an hour
by Mrs. A. j. Miller, president OF
the county organization. An all.
day meeting OF the unit will bC
held during January at which paper
dress forms will be made.
As the result of the work OF the
bureau a night will be devoted to
community recreation in the nea.
future.
Miss Allen addressed a meeting
OF the Rock Island unit of the or
ganlzation at the Y. W. c. A. at $50
O'Clock this afternoon, the occasion
being holiday tea. There was a
musical program.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-28

these counties have affiliated. Work
is now in progress in Henderson
county, and il, is anticipated that
the organizers may s6on extend
their field OF operations to Rock Is
land county although no official
communication to that effect has
ps yet been received. Although
Rock Island county is more of a
livestock than a grain center, the
present farmer owned elevators will
be given an opportunity to affili-
ate.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-28
NOT THIS MRS. WILSON

Mrs. Ed Wilson. 1545 Twenty
ninth avenue, Rock Island, is not
the Mrs. Ed Wilson referred to in
the Monday night account of the
Moline auto-cOasting accident, she
says. No address of the Mrs. vii
son who drove the car which fig
ured in that story was given and
presumption OF many, Mrs. Wilson
says. implicated her.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-28
Voner's Coats, Dresses Into Bargain,
Rebate Coupons Thr0lUae En-

Ladies winter coats, made Of all
wool fabrics, including wool velour,
and American Bolivia; also some
very smart plush coats in the lot
$3.50, $3.50 and $500 coats, go
this week at one price, $3.50.
A pleasing array of ladies' blous-
es; crepe de chine, jersey, tricolette
and georgette crepe blouse5 selling
regularly at up to $3.50; choice 1t
1918.
A 'close-out" of sweaters for girls