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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JULY 12, 1924 : 17 NEWS OF INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE AND BUILDING FIELDS REALTORS FIND BUSINESS 0. K. Contrary to General Belief, They Are Actually Enjoy- ing Prosperity ADMIT IT THEMSELVES But Oh, How They Do Shun Public Prints Down in Linden avenue between Third and Fifth streets, there's a group of real estate offices. The men who control these offices operate in land in all the surrounding territory. They have on their lists everything from a village lot to subdivision acre- age. A Wilmette Life representative made a tour of these places, this week, and learned, contrary to the general belief, that everyone of them was do- ing a good business. The general opinion all over the north shore has been that the realty market, thus far this season, had been held at a stand- still by unseasonable weather. Not so, claim the Wilmette dealers inter- viewed this week. Without exception, they maintained that no previous spring and early summer had been more active with them than this spring and summer. From each place came the cheery information that real estate transfers are being made almost hour- ly and that the sums involved exceed those of the corresponding months of a year ago. "Shun Publicity" It was learned, too, that real estate dealers are inclined nowadays to be conservative anent the publicity of their business. Some claim their clients do not wish it; others say they are not anxious that competitors know about their business transactions. But all were agreed that sales were more than satisfactory. Among the spots where activity in land-trading is destined to show great development, certain salesmen pointed to Niles Center. The "L" line exten- sion to that region, now under con- struction, they say, will make Niles Center a mecca for keen investors. But Niles Center is by no means the only magnet hereabouts to draw pros- pective buyers. The territory around Glenview is fast attracting them. This is also true of what was the village of Gross Point, but which is now annexed to Wilmette. Not only the real estate men, but the builders, too, are enjoying a full measure of prosperity. These claim there is more work under construction in this vicinity now than ever before and they predict the activity will con- tinue until the snow flies. Big Deals Pending Farther north, there are several big real estate deals pending in the Skokie region. Glencoe reports the land busi- ness as picking up, while Kenilworth and Winnetka dealers are about to close a group of negotiations of un- usual magnitude. The concensus of opinion is that north shore contractors have about all the work they can handle and the real estate men a current and prospec- tive trade that is eminently satisfac- tory. And this is as it should be, be- cause Chicago, a city of never-ending growth, must have a place in the sun for its overflow population and of all the suburbs of the great metropolis none may hope to equal as a place of ideal homes the beautiful north shore villages with their magnificent beach advantages. U. of C. Co-ed Sells 122 Lake Avenue Lots Miss Lois V. Wilson, a graduate of the University of Chicago, reports the sale of 122 lots on Lake avenue west of Ridge avenue, Wilmette, for more than $260,000 within five weeks by syndicate auctions. She purchased the property from E. R. Nourse, Gustavus T. Hellmuth, Edmond H. N. Muldoon and others, shortly before the terri- tory ceased to be a part of Gross Point and was annexed to Wilmette. The 'annexation about doubled its value. Of the mile of frontage, half on each side of Lake avenue, 4,500 feet was pur- chased by Miss Wilson through Cal- listus S. Ennis and company, brok- ers. SUFFERS SKULL FRACTURE A 6 year old boy, reported at the Evanston hospital as Lawrence Phelps of 530 Linden avenue, Wilmette, sui- fered a skull fracture Tuesday eve- ning of this week when he fell from the roof of a building near his home. He was attended by Dr. Parkes at the Evanston hospital. Miss Mabel Ketchum of St. Louis is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Alex- ander, 1275 Scott avenue. MODERN VERSION BIG ACTIVITY IN A TINY MINORITY Combined output of electrical plants whose monthly production is less than 10,000 kilowatt-hours is less than 1 per cause for great concern to those who have small children. "Skokie Heights" is one place where this fear need not be entertained. Editor's Note: Here is a little parody on Longfellow's "The Village Black- smith," which the Motor Service boys gave us, and if they can laugh at it, the rest of us ought to get a chuckle at least. They say there is enough trouble in the motor service business without missing any laughs, so they urged us to print the following: "THE. VILLAGE BLACKSMITH" (1924 Model) BY PERCY WAXMAN Under an ad for gasoline The village smithy stands; He's agent for the Jinx machine And several other brands. He hasn't shod a horse for years, For fear he'd soil his hands. He wears a gold watch on his wrist, A pearl pin in his tie, His links are made of amethyst The finest he could buy. There's not a thing the smithy wears That doesn't please the eye. Week in, week out, from morn till night, He sees the autos come With brakes that are not working right And axles on the bum. With gas, repairs, and grease and oil He makes a tidy sum. He has a staff of skilliul men That number twenty-four Who toil from six A. M. till ten And sometimes even more. The smithy never does a stroke-- He thinks that work's a bore. The children school Look in at the open door, And laugh to see some city fool Set up an awful roar Wheft scolisd to pay some whopping bi The smith has soaked him for. coming home from He goes on Sunday to the kirk, His mind quite free from cares, Because his men are hard at work With punctures and repairs. And if the weather's fine and warm The smith says grateful prayers. Oiling--refilling--repairing, Onward through life he goes And never once. despairing So long as the income grows. Fach night the thought of some one done Augments his sweet repose. Hawlhorne Roofing Tile 1. Fireproof. 2. Low in cost. 3. Warm in Winter. 4. Cool in Summer. 5. Beautiful in color. 6. Guaranteed to last. ASK FOR QUOTATION Roofing Hawi orne Tile Co. 2136 So. 48th Ave. Desk R-1, Cicero, Ill. Phones: Lawndale 4510; Cicero 72 'SKOKIE HEIGHTS McGuire and Orr Announce New Transfers James P. McGregor and family, for- merly of 807 Greenwood avenue, Glen- coe, was the first family in "Skokie Heights" where they now occupy their very attractive new home at the south end of Eastwood road. The sale to Mr. McGregor was made by Thomas I. Simpson, owner and builder, at the price of $45,000. Walter J. McGuire and family, who, for eight years resided at 430 South avenue, sold that home and are now located in their beautiful new home on the west side of Bluff road down near the south entrance. This home is very distinctive with its brick and stone exterior and heavy slate roof nestled in among the trees, command- ing a view from the west windows that is most interesting. Robert Sey- farth was the architect and Thomas I. Simpson the general contractor. Dr. Everett Woods Maechtle, a prominent Milwaukee surgeon, has purchased for $42,500, and taken pos- session of the new stucco residence with red tile roof adjoining the stone entrance at Green Bay road. This home was designed by Robert S. Cha- loner, architect for Thomas J. Simp- son, who was the owner and builder. McGuire and Orr report ground has been broken the past week for two new houses, in addition to several sales of building sites, to purchasers who plan to build soon. The private park like appearance and freedom from auto traffic makes a strong appeal to those who appreci- ate quiet. The daily list of fatalities caused by reckless auto drivers gives Wonderful Opportunity to obtain choice acreage just west of Lake Forest, near trans- portation and adjacent to valu- able improved property. Well wooded and rolling. Price $750 per acre. ILKasy terms. , 736 ElmStreet ii Ph.Winnetha'4, Vheelerine Vv NORTH" SHORE REALESTATE 411lindenAve. ~ %, OO GUL Ph Wilmette 93 worth. those Evanston Wilmette Kenilworth 1420 Sheridan Rd. 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Wilmette, Ill. oF ge ode feof oe oe ode oe ob oe oe be ode of ode ode oo oe od ob dood BB BoB oR Roll oR Fox and Fox Offer Fine pleted and the attractive subdi at Ridge and Highland aven tending west from Ridge fa 0 ee made ready for the market an d ing to Fox and Fox, who arg} lide" Sr A 1Vision the property. x for» <7 a : : The majority of the lots in "AF ¢ €se choice lots direct- division are bejie fioign 3 #3) 3 Toi the owner. Choice according to Fox and Fox, ured ~.2o) & that is regarded as exceedi w fi lots to be sold at $35 when the excellent situation '@f the _ foot property and its desirability as a resi- lust be seen to be appre- dence neighborhood are taken into|{ "ciated. consideration, it is explained. . 3 Lots have been selling steadily, it Ridge at Highland Ave. is reported, with the buyers represent- ing the most substantial type of cili- zens. Locust street, have just returned from east. oe oo of of obs of of of of oo obs oo oe oF of oo ode cB of BoB oR BoB oB cent of the total for the United States, according to the U. S. Geological Sur- vey. Ridge and Highland Lots Laying of sidewalks has been come WT WILMETTE Fox & Fox Phone Wilmette 202 Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Agry, 711 a three weeks' motor trip through the North Shore Homes BEAUTIFUL NEW FRAME HOME 5 Rooms--Bath, Hot Water Heat, Grounds 50x140. Rea- sonably priced at $16,000. Terms. Attractive Stucco Colonial Home consisting of 6 rooms, sun parlor and sleeping porch; grounds beautifully land- scaped; 120x200; snap; $30,000. VACANT 50x257, 1 block from lake, $5,500. 118x135, east location, $100 per foot. SERVICE TO THE BUYER--TO THE SELLER Walter P. Smith & Co. 332 PARK AVE. Phone Glencoe 410 GLENCOE, ILL. ere EE TT TT EL EE EEE da EEE EEE Ell A When All Others Have Failed Come To Us When a property owner wishes to sell his real estate, he wants quick action as a rule. 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