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WINNETKA TALK November 20, 1926. Merit which we offered in our cam- paign to find the best selling homes in F. H. Gathercoal Receives Award in i and I A gl you upon . having your wor sen tl Magazine Contest an: for i Sarai, ® y te F. H. Gathercoal, real estate dealer | "The entrance condition of this con- of 1213 Wilmette avenue, Wilmette, test entitles you to the certificate and to- who is well known as a designer and |a life subscription to Building Age and builder of homes, has been awarded a |National Builder. Accept this letter as certificate of merit by the Building |a receipt for a paid-up subscription. Age and National Builder, one of the|l hope we may be obligated to furnish: leading magazines of its kind in the [the paper for many, many years. | United States. The award was made | "You have every right to be proud in accordance with terms of a cam- jof your work in better home building paign or contest conducted by the [and we are proud to bear a part with 48 77 Zi dori MV ol LIL 7 227% \ REESE EN a 3 \ agazing to Rnd the best selling fismes you in this movement Jo improving . 3 NY [in America. Design, construction and |home construction in America." \ The Georgian at Davis Street and Hinman Avenue \ other points were taken into consid- N | eration. NN \ \ AN ADDRESS N || Mr. Gathercoal was sixth in the en- | P+ J- Marqua Buys $51,000 Residence in Winnetka * Philip J. Marqua, of 200 Ninth street, Wilmette, has purchased the: beautiful new residence property at the southeast corner of Elm and Wal- nut streets, Winnetka, one of the tire list of fifteen, and quite naturally is much elated over the recognition which has been accorded his building activities. He has built many homes in Wilmette, his activities the past season being confined very largely to Seven- teenth street. : Letter F Editor Pek many pretty homes which R. E. Cros- ey yom oF. eker by, builder, with offices at 566 Center In a letter received by Mr. Gather- |street, Winnetka, has erected the past coal from Charles G. Peker, editor in |season along the north shore. The 7 7 7 Zi Zz 7/ v7 OF DISTINCTION To live at The Georgian means to live at Evanston's most renowned apartment hotel, amid surroundings un- rivalled along the North Shore. 77 Where every modern improvement has been inbuilt to assure your comfort and happiness. NN NY N AN RN 7 7/77 7 Where all the trifles that make perfection attain that perfection which is no trifle. Where every convenience awaits your bidding yet quiet unobtrusive service prevails. Mr. Walton will be pleased to show you the com- pleteness of Georgian suites. N\ chief of the Building Age and National Builder, informing him of his success in their contest, Mr. Peker says: "In our November issue you will notice that your name is included as one of the Certificate of Merit win- ners in our campaign to find the best selling homes in America. "In accordance with this we are sending you securely packed in a box, the Certificate of Merit, awarded to you, and we herewith send you a letter from the president of our corporation, house just purchased by Mr. Marqua will not be completed until after the first of the year. The sale price was $51,000, it is understood. It is a French type house, of mottled brick, having five servants' quarters above. A circular stairway, an octag- onal sun room and arched openings on the first floor are outstanding features in the design. The master bedroom is fifteen by twenty-five feet, with a dres- sing room and individual clothes clos- ets. Two of the four baths are re- Nhe (Georgian we entitling you to a life subscription t i \ dda of Divi iption to |cessed in arches Building: Age and National Builder."| The setting of the house is particu- _ President's Letter larly pleasing, being located on a lot President Frank Meyers in his let- [fronting 106 feet on Elm street, with ter, to Mr. Gathercoal says: a depth of 125 feet on Walnut, and "It is certainly a distinction to be |beautiful with evergreens and stone one of the winners of a 'Certificate of work. The Mcllvaine Oil Burner Send for illustrated brochure and floor plans of Georgian suites. pz HOLLAND BULBS Darwin Cottage, and Early Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissi, Crocuses, etc., of exceptionally fine quality. Order early while assortment is complete. PEONIES Best varieties in strong clumps. PHLOX and IRIS in Vigorous, Field-Grown plants. New and choice sorts. ALWAYS SAFE! There is no risk that the Mec- Ilvaine will fail to ignite--be- cause its oil flame is always burning. It operates continu- ously with a steady moderate flame. Mclvamve Oi Burner Sates Phone Winn. 147 788 Elm St. WINNETKA It is planting time now. Send today for our Catalog. FRANKEN BROTHERS, Inc., Deerfield, Ill.