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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24

The Washburn celebration Wednes-
day was big success. Over eight
Thousand persons attended, on the
LIST being many Bayfielders.
-
Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Wilson, f Mimi
eapolis, arrived in the city this week
and will spend some time at their
cottage at Grants Point, Madeline
Island.
-
Van Ashman fnotored up from
Stevens Point this week and is pre-
pairing to resume his work as in
strucutor in the manual training de-
partment of the local public schools.
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The Misses Pithe and Pohlsan, of
Minneapolis, and Miss WEIGH of
Washington, D. c., are guests of Miss
Fulton and Mrs. Doner at the Doner
residence. Shore Acres, at Salmo.
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Manager d. S. Knight, of the As
ISOLATION, was down at Sturgeon Bay
couple of days this week attending
the annual meeting of the State Hor-
ticultural Society and the State Fruit
Growers. He returned to his home
here today.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24
MEN WANTED

For Permanent Jobs.
At Rates prescribed by the United
States Railroad Labor Board as
follows:
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24

MECHANICS and Helpers are allowed
time and one-half for time worked in
excess of eight hours per. day
Apply to
SUPERINTENDENT,
C. ST. M. & O.. RY.,
Spooner, Wis.
The New York herald., 1922-01-15

For tho benefit OF those who have
been awaiting an opportunity to forsake
apartment house life for the advantages.
rofinements. convenionces and comforts
TO be obtained In homes OF their own
ownership building project has been
started In the Thompson Hill section OF
Long Island City. Ground has been
broken for tho erection OF forty two
family houses in the block bounded by
Queens Boulevard. Nelson avenue
IIeiser and Fitting streets, which adj
Joins the Bliss street station OF the
dual subway system. and construction
work will he 30 far advanced by April
that all purchasers will be able TO en-
10y the full benefits of the ten year tax
exemption law.
The houses are being built for the
Bliss street Realty Company, Inc, Mon
roe Douglas Robinson president, by IT..
G.. Desmond & Co, Inc, under the dl-
rcctlon OF Herbert Lucas. architect, OF
III East Sixtieth street. originator Of
the duplex apartment. They will be sold
through Bryan l.. Kennedy. Inc.
zone OF the pleasing features of the
undertaking." said Bryan l.. Kennedy
Yesterday, "is the part the Metropolitan
Life plays IN it. Through Walter Stabler,
controller. the company IL making loans
10 run for fifteen years. so as TO enable
purchasers to own the property out
The New York herald., 1922-01-15
Wants Holiday for Critics
of Lockwood Committee
BY WALTER KRAsLow.

believe that Mr.. Untermyer is perform
ing a magnificent public service, at a
tremendous sacrifice to his health as
well as his personal convenience, in or
der to assist in curing the evils of the
industry and alleviate some of the dis
tress caused by extortionate rents. even
in localities where there has been an alb
solute lack of decent living accommoda-
tions. The time is coming. however,
when his broad knowledge. his keen in
sight into the human character and his
all but tireless energy in behalf of the
building industry will be fully recog-
nized.
These legislative committee hearings
should be continued until all trades and
elements responsible for the present
chaotic conditions are brought to jus
tice. The building industry is too old
and honorable a calling to be stigma
tized by the graft, collusion and intim-
idation that has become a byword dur
ing the last decade. Finish this inves-
tigation and then let us cooperate for
the upbilding OF industry. Let's get It
back speedily to its former plane.
II ten year naval holiday can be
construed as q guarantee of world peace
would not a similar vacation be of in
estirnable benefit to the local building
fraternity II this holiday were to be
taken by the unorganized society of
carping critics of Samuel Untermyer,
bulldozing leaders of labor. inefficient
mecha MICS and all others who by their
acts are retarding an early solution of
our housing problems and the immediate
return OF the construction Industry to
a normal basis
The New York herald., 1922-01-15

cupied by the new owners as private
residences. About two years ago when I
started reclaiming the Hudson Park sec
ton few real estate men thought 1t pos
sible. Look at 1t now! Before. they
were a burden. now they are All asset.
It pays to improve. Now the line Is
being followed up along Morton and
Barrow streets, and all along there.
West Eleventh street from Waverley
place to Bleecker street has seen quite
a change during the last year. About
fifteen houses have been sold. reclaimed
and now occupied by the new owners as
private residences.
The mercantile buildings which are
gradually increasing on the new Sew
enth avenue extension below Sheridan
square and on Hudson street. which
within a few years will be a high class
commercial section. is making 1t neces-
sary for this community to build apart
rnent houses I'm some of the restricted
residential streets, like Charlton, Nor
ton, Barrow and Grove and the section
around Hudson Park. There is q de-
mand for moderate priced apartments
where rents average from $12 to $50
per room. Plots in these sections can
be obtained at fair value. This de-
mand is growing all the time and the
opportunity for a builder in this Sec
ton will no doubt turn for big profits.
The New York herald., 1922-01-15
Greenwich Village Saw
Important Changes in 1921
ny VINCENT O. PEPE.
of Pepe q Brothers

The year 1921 has seen changes in
Washington square and Greenwich Vii.
lage. Many private houses from Wash
ington square to Twelfth street, be-
tween Sixth avenue and University
place, have been sold for occupancy.
Many other houses. on account of high
rentals. have been altered by the own
ers for the new occupants at an in
creased rent Due to the great demand
for high class elevator apartments In
this section. inquiries regarding vacant
plots have been made by builders. How
ever. plottagc in this section Is very
scarce-in fact. almost impossible to
get-and builders are practically driven
out on this account. 1t Is not like a
few years ago, when you could get N
any part of Ninth, Tenth. Eleventh or
Twelfth street and purchase at any
time O. row of four or five houses as a
site for an apartment house.
Quite often a high class builder from
the Park avenue and Riverside section
comes in and asks me for plot 75x100
feet frontage and I answer: II am
sorry. but such things do not exist
The reason for this scarcity Is that
within the last five years many new
corners have purchased residences and
spent from $4,000 to $l5. 900 in improving
their homes. and they occupy them for
their own use. In this way 1t has In
terlocked the building situation so that
If they are able to purchase two or
The New York herald., 1922-01-15

right ut the end OF this period. This
is only another of tho many instances
since the tax exemption law became
effective where the Metropolitan Life
has taken action 10 assure the erection
Of real homes within tho reach OF the
wage Garner. Great credit is due this
financial institution. not only for what
II has done and Is now doing 10 relieve
the housing situation. but for helping
improve home life conditions and stimu-
lating better citizenship through indi-
vidual ownership OF real property"
Commenting upon the plans from
which the houses are being built. Mr..
Kennedy said that they embody all the
elements OF beauty and good taste ono
would expect to find In palatial resi-
dences.
"Arnrt from many excellent archi-
tectural features" Mr. Kennedy added,
"the houses are exceptionally well
planned FOR the convenience and comfort
of the occupants. In the charming
adaptation of the American Dutch Colo
NAL style of architecture the elements
Of picturesqueness that suggest an
environment of geniallty. warmth and
contentment TO be found only among
real American home lovers have been
embodied. In the design OF the houses
the aim has been TO give people the
most sensible and practical kind IN the
The New York herald., 1922-01-15

three houses they are unable to get the
fourth. which is either ON the west or
east. unless they are willing to pay from
four to five times more than 1t Is worth
One plot was obtainable, and that was
at IL to is West Eighth street, near
Fifth avenue, 75x95. An elevator apart
ment Is now being built. The plot was
sold to Samuel Lipman. A period OF
fifteen months elapsed before we were
able to get possession. because the tea-
ants refused TO vacatc.
The contested will of the late Amos f.
Emo between the heirs and Columbia
University when settled will change and
improve conditions on the south side OF
Washington square. The estate controls
the entire square block. and almost all
OF them need renovating. The property
VIII then either be altered by the owners
or put on the market and improved by
the purchasers The year of 1922 viii
very likely witness the reclaiming OF
these old houses on the south side OF
Washington square. The improvements
will conform with those Of the north side
of the square and like the adjacent
Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh streets.
As to the Minettas. which Is Just south
OF Washington square, the improvement
there has been slow. am in love with
the Minettas and am fighting hard ant
will not give up. I am at it all the time
cannot get sufficient financial help and
moral support. The reason is that the
American public can only sec the finan-
The New York herald., 1922-01-15

market. and at prices certain TO prove
appealing from every standpoint.
Full city lots. 25x100. go with the
houses instead OF the usual 20xt00
Queens and Brooklyn borough lots. The
houses will be set back cen feet from
tho street and the plots In front OF the
houses will be Handicapped with trees,
flower beds and privet hedges. A drive
way 90 feet wide will bo provided in the
rear OF the house for use as an entrance
for automobiles should purchasers desire
TO build garages for themselves. The
houses are to be of red Hudson River
brick with white trimming. They will
have white Colonial doorways with white
columns, doors with brass knockers. win
dows with small panes and attractive
flower boxes. They will be two stories
high with cellar and nttic, and VIII have
an apartment consisting OF four rooms
and bath on the lower floor and ono of
five rooms and bath on the upper floor.
The occupants OF the lower floor will
havo the use Of the cellar and yard and
the occupants of the upper floor the use
Of che storeroom in the attic and the
roof for laundry and playground for the
children. Every known improvement
will be installed, including telephones.
steam heat and hot water systems, cleo
trio light. hardwood floors and tiled
baths"
The New York herald., 1922-01-15
Those Who Knew Better
Than John Jacob Astor
BY THE ODD PARAGRAPHER.

visited their apartments. In each case
the landlord found families of different
names than the previous rent payers
occupying the suites. He asked one
colored woman how she came in possess
sion OF the apartment. "Ah sub-rents
from Mr.. Williams" was the reply.
'What rent do you pay?" the owner
inquired, and almost keeled over when
the occupant answered ''Twenty-seven
collars" Further Investigation revealed
the fact that the occupant OF the other
apartment had possession under sim
liar arrangement and also paid more
than double the rent OF other tenants in
the house.
The owner informed these tenants
that the sub-renting was at an end and
In future they were to pay their rent to
him, adding that the rent for the apert.
ment. for which he previously hao
charged $l1 would be increased to S14.
They agreed readily. But. when the
same landlord tried to increase the rent
OF other tenants in this house-well. he
didn't get the increase and the less said
about the matter the better.
Curb Traders Invade Old st. Paul.
Driven out OF the Exchange Sales
room one cold day last week, Vesey
streets curb traders, or tenement swap
pers. as they are sometimes called, were
seen TO disappear very mystriusly.
Pedestrians familiar with this section
were quick to note the disappearance. az
they enjoyed the unusual pleasure of
walking on the sidewalk instead of in tn! T!
gutter while passing the exchange.
Shortly after the traders had left the
auction salesroom the sexton of st. Paul'l
Church, which is opposite, heard a com.
motion in the rear of the church Much
to his surprise he found dozen gesticu-
iating realty traders making themselves
comfortable for the afternoon. When
they refused to leave he telephoned to
the police. but by the time the latter Ir.
rived the ''shoe strlngers" had made their
departure The next day they were back
at the old stand.
The Plant of Paris Landlords.
Paris landlords insist they arc the
most abused set of property owners In
the world. That distinction was claimed
by New York landlords about the time
the rent laws were placed on the statute
books. Until the matter Is definitely
settled 1t may be interesting to review
the claims of the Parisians.
They report they are unable to col
lect rents from more than 20. 900 tenants
or to evict these Improbable occupants
This, they claim, is the fault of recent
legislation giving tenants who were i'm
mune from payment OF rent during the
war the right to find other quarters be-
fore vacating. As result when Paris
landlord tries to sell his property he is
unable to obtain a reasonable offer.
What have you New York landlords
to say now?
The New York herald., 1922-01-15

John Jacob Astor's foresight in the
matter OF real estate investments is
pretty thoroughly appreciated to-day,
But in John Jacobs time there were
some who thought better of their own
Judgment in the selection of land Tor
future enhancement in value. A story
is told about a prominent staten
Islander, who kept an oyster house IN
New York city in the early part OF the
nineteenth century and who enjoyed the
friendship and patronage OF Mr.; Astor.
Asked one day by Mr.. Astor how he
was investing his money, the proprietor
replied: 81 am buying land on Staten
Island"
why don't you buy, as am buying
on Manhattan Island, where the possi-
eilities for development and higher
values are greater?' Mr.. Astor IN
ouired. The Staten Islander shook ms
head and answered: "The island Is
nearer the continent and nearest the
ocean. Perth Amboy has larger Tor
eign trade now than New YORK cry
and Staten Island in fifty years VIII DC
greater than either"
AS Edward p. Doyle, himself a great
believer in the future OF staten isiahu,
says. "Had this old Staten Islander sa'u
15O wears he might have been right
Mr. DoyIe declares that while the
borough down the bay has been asleep
a long time people generally are begin
ming TO recognize its availability as
RAILROAD and shipping terminal.
IT is interesting but sad to relate tnat
one parcel of 100 acres purchased by
the old oyster house proprietor IN loVe
was sold by his heirs in 1902 Tor the
price originally paid for II.
Another instance of bad Juogment oy
a., early investor In New YORK rea,
estate concerns farmer VINO ownea
fIftv acres near the present Union
Square. Finding 1t rocky and uhpro-
5uctive he exchanged II for fifty acres
or fertile land In New Jersey. his oe-
&cendants now neglect his grave.
A Nonthly Tenant Pronteer.
Having had thirty years experience
Is an owner of real estate he believed
ne knew pretty nearly all OF the tricks
of tenants. Some months ago he bought
q negro tenement house in which three
and four room suites rented for I'll
month. At these rents the property was
a moor investment. but he hoped to make
his tenants see the justification for an
increase later.
Calling for his rent on the first OF
the month he was surprised to find two
tenants awaiting him in the hall. rent
IN hand. Next month and again in the
succeeding month the same pair awaited
him. paid the rent smilingly and left
the house.
Last month, however. he had to
change the collection date and failing to
find the usual tenants in the hall he
The New York herald., 1922-01-15
cial sido OF things. If I offer some Of

cial sido Of things. If I offer some Of
them piece of property in the Minettas
and try to interest them in that Sec
tion. show them how quaint the streets
lanes, courts and alleys are, and that
the buildings are about 150 years old
and Of the old Colonial style, full of
American history. and that they were
built about the time when New York
came up as far as Chambers street, and
when Washington square was Potters
Field, and the houses were occupied BY
our forefathers. and ask them to help
make Mlnettas the Latin Quarter of
America the same as they have in Paris
London and Rome, the first thing they
ask is We'll, Pepe. how much will
make out or my property IF / purchase
III" This is the kind of sentiment that
most American citizens have. Art and
history are entirely disregarded.
Personally / regard the Minettas as
the most interesting. historic and artistic
place in the United States. II you go
through the Minettas you will think that
you are in Paris. London or Rome. rhe
early planning OF the Minettas was de-
signed on some of the old sections Of
Europe. and for that resaon the Mi
nettas are not larger than full size
city block. The interior is got up into
streets. lanes. courts and alleys. Some
work was done on the Minettas about
year ago. Six or seven houses have
been altered. 1t may take q few more
years to complete IT, but It will be
reclaimed. and when completed It will be
the best known section in the United
States.
The year of 1921 has also seen the
reclaiming OF eleven houses on Grove
street and Court formerly known as
Pigs alley. These homes were very
Colonial and were built about 1875 years
ago. They are rich in history and archi-
lecture. All of them have been sold to
individuals. are improved and now oc-
The New York herald., 1922-01-15
DOWNTOWN CORNER TO
GO UNDER THE HAMMER

The Francis S. Bangs Estate property
At the corner OF Piatt ana Pearl streets,
two four story and two five story busi-
ness buildings. will be sold by Joseph
p Day at his next special sale. 20 be
held on Thursday. January 10. other
parcels to be sold at this sale include
a plot In The Bronx extending through
from Carpenter avenue to Bronx boule-
ward, 900 feet north of East 229th street:
also a number of tenements In the GEN.
tral and western part of the borough.
Other offerings include vacant lots
In Manhattan and a hotel and casino at
the northwest corner of 154th street
and Macombs place. Twenty-Five lots
will be sold as ono parcel In White
Plains, N. Y. near the heart OF the
business center.
The New York herald., 1922-01-15
HOLD MONTHLY MEETING.
Realty Board Members Hear Port
Development Plan Explained.

Realty Board Members Hear Port
Development Plan Explained.
At the first OF series OF monthly din
ner meetings held by the Real Estate
Board Of New York at Delmonico's on
Thursday evening 220 members listened
to E. II. Outerbridge. chairman of the
Port Commission. explain in detail, the
proposed scheme for the development OF
the Port of New York under the piar of
the Port OF New York Authority. Mr..
Outerbridge illustrated his talk with mo-
tion pictures. He was introduced by
Charles G. Edwards. president of the
board.
Mr.. Outerbridge declared that the Port
of New York was losing Its commerce
because OF It's Inadequate shipping facili-
ties. His talk was supplemented by that
OF Julius II. Cohen. counsel to the port
commission, who discussed the legal and
financial phases of tho plan.
The New York herald., 1922-01-15
COUNTRY BOARD.
Long Island.
sIrNsET LODGE

SUNSET LODGE.
Beach both and Surf av., Sea Gate, Nortons
Point, New York Harbor: comfortable steam
heated rooms. with or without bath; IS
minutes from Times Square, SO minutes
Chambers St. Municipal subway: rates rea-
sonable. Apply phone Coney Island 1871.
sEM1-INvALID. elderly people, can secure
warm room. nurses care; terms $3.50.
sheepsheod Bay. Tel. 16os-R. Coney Island.
The New York herald., 1922-01-15
Farm Property Was Inactive.

Farm land did not sell as actively as
In previous years, due doubtless to the
poor crop and the inability of farmers to
finance new operations.
In Suffolk county and In parts OF Mas
sau beyond the thirty mile zone. prices
show little change from those OF six
years ago. The market is firm, but not
especially active, and, OF course, there
is little building except by owners for
their own personal use.
A feature OF the market this year
has been the growing insistent demand
for waterfront property, particularly
properties that could be sold at low
price. There has been much activity
i'm this line and a great deal of
land has been turned over.
The New York herald., 1922-01-15
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Westchester.
WHERE TO LIVE

WHERE TO LIVE.
Try beautiful Westchester. one OF New
York's most attractive suburbs: express
trains every Is minutes: 40 minutes 60 Grand
Central; commuters ticket only 30 cents per
day. THE GREENRIDGE Is one Of its finest
living places-a beautiful family Inn for
few particular people seeking the comforts
and rcfnements OF residential life. Rates
moderate. No transients. Views and other
details on request. Two vacancies January 81.
Address THE GREENRIDGE INN Green
ridge and Maple avs. White Plains. Tel. 25Tt.
The New York herald., 1922-01-15
Third sale OF East Side Property.

Everett NJ. Seixas Company sold for
Harry L. We'll 4oo15 East Fifty-eighth
street, 2ox64.4, a four story building, to
client, who will improve and occupy.
This is the third sale of tho premises
by the Same brokers' in the last six
months.
A. II. Stout sold 251 West 1921 street.
a three story dwelling, 20x100.
The New York herald., 1922-01-15
COUNTRY BOARD.
New York.

New York.
EDGEHILL INN. Spuyten Duyvil on Hud-
son-An year-round home for few guests;
convenient to subway and New York Cen
tral. Phone 1880 Kingsbridge.
MAPLEHURST FARM-Croton Falls. ". Y.
Build yourself up in the country; bath.
electricity. hunting; fare $3.50. Telephons
% Croton Falls. $18 up.
SPUYTEN DUYvIL PARKWAY, 230-Chil-
,o dren to board; mothers care. Kingsbridge
The New York herald., 1922-01-15
FURNITURE WANTED.

Awe will pay highest possible prices for
furniture houses, apts.. pianos, bric-a--
University place. Phone 5tuyvessnt c877.
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Pennsylvania.

CHILDREN school age and under received
into private homo for board and privilege
70 attend school; best of care. proper train
Ing. personal supervision of the children n
all times: references furnished; elevation
high, scenery fine. Address BOX 90. Akron,
Pa.
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I tho undersigned win not be responsible for
any debt contracted by my wife. Mrs.
Alex. Letter of i0i Echo road. Sutton Manor.
New Rochelle. N. Y. ALEX LETTER.
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR sALE-Letter written by George
Washington. Address Y 2210 Herald,
$50 broadway.
FOR sale--Lathes. table saw, Insulating and
acme automatic screw machines; good run
and LIST av.. Bush Terminal. Brooklyn.
FOR SAlE-Coriss engine, i25 horsepower:
also Worthington pump, damper regulator
and belt pump. f6 and IS Concord ST.,
Brooklyn.
GENTLEMAN'S fur lined coat: also lambs
wool lined write X. 800 Columbus av.
PRIVATE party will sell credit slip 9th av.
joweler; 500 for 5000. Il 2269 Herald.
Herald So.
PIANO, Kranich e Bach upright DIED
RICH. % West is0th st.