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WILMETTE at Ridge and Highland avenues, ex- annexation about doubled its value. Of tending west from Ridge avenue, the mile of frontage, half on each side made ready for the market, accord- of Lake avenue, 4,500 feet was puring to Fox and Fox, who are handling chased by Miss Wilson through Callistus S. Ennis and company, brokthe property. The majority of the lots in this suo- ers. Editor's Note: Here is a little parody division are being quoted at $35 a foot, on Longfelllxp/s "The Village Blackaccording to Fox and Fox, a figure sm4th," which the Motor Service boys that is regarded as exceedingly low "-f, atKl if they can laugh at it, M G · d Orr Ann to General Belief, gave the rest of us ought to ge-t a chuckle C Ulre an Ounce when the excellent situation of the property and its desirability as a resileast. They say there is t?J<)fjgh New Transfers Actually Enjoy- at dence neighborhood are taken into trouble in the motor service b"-S"iMss consideration, it is explained. Prosperity without missing any laughs, sp they Lots have been selling steadily, it urged u.s to print the followit~g : James P . McGregor and family, for- is reported, with the buyers representmerly of 007 Greenwood avenue, Glen- ing the most substantial type of d!iBuy t~ese choice lots directTHEMSELVES "THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH" coe, was the first family in "Skokie zens. ly from the owner. Choice Heights" where they now occupy their (1924 Model) 50 foot lots to be sold at $35 very attractive new home at the south BY PERCY WAXMAN end of Eastwood road. The sale to Mr. U. of C. Co-ed SeUa per foot. Under an ad for gasoline McGregor was made by Thomas I. Must be seen to be appre122 Lake Avenue Lots The village smithy stands; Simpson, owner and builder, at the He's agent for the Jinx machine ciated. Miss Lois V. Wilson, a graduate of price of $45,000. And several other brands. Walter J , McGuire and family, wlio, the University of Chicago, reports the Ridire at HiahlaDd Aw. He hasn't shod a · horse for years, for eight years resided at 430 South sale of 122 lots on Lake avenue west For fear he'd soil his hands. WILMETI'E of Ridge avenue, Wilmette, for more avenue, sold that home and are now Linden avenue between than $260,000 within five weeks by Fifth streets, there's a He wears a gold watch on his wrist, located in their beautiful new home syndicate auctions. She purchased the on the west side of Bluff road down al estate offices. The men A pearl pin in his tie, near the south entrance. This home property from E. R. Nourse, Gustavus these offices operate in His links are made of amethyst T. Hellmuth, Edmond H. N. Muldoon~ is very distinctive with its brick and the surrounding territory. The finest he could buy. and others, shortly before the terriPhone Wilmette . on their lists everything There's not a thing the smithy wears stone exterior and ·heavy s1ate roof tory ceased to be a part of Gross Point nestled in among the trees, commandv1llage lot to subdivision acre- That doesn't please the eye. and was annexed to Wilmette. The ing a view from the west windows Wilmette Life representative tour of these places, this week, Week in, week out, from morn till that is most interesting. Robert Seyfarth was the architect and Thomas ed, contrary to the general night, I. Simpson the general contractor. everyone of them was do- He sees the autos come Dr. Everett Woods Maechtle, a business. The general With brakes that are not working prominent Milwaukee surgeon, nas over the north shore has right purchased for $42,500, and taken posrealty market, thus far And axles on the bum. BEAUTIFUL NEW FRAME HOME session of the new stucco residence had been held at a stand- With gas, repairs, and grease and oil with red tile roof adjoining the stone 5 Rooms-Bath, Hot Water Heat, Grounds 50x140. Realn!;easor·able weather. Not so, He makes a tidy sum. entrance . at Green Bay road. This Wilmette dealers intersonably priced at $16,000. Terms. home was designed by Robert S. Cha~INI!-his week. Without exception, He has a staff of skillful men loner, architect for Thomas J. SimpAttractive Stucco Colonial Home consisting of 6 rooms, . ~.- ... - ,..... tained that no previous That number twenty-four son, who was the owner and builder. sun parlor and sleeping porch; grounds beautifully landd early summer had been Who toil from six A. M. till ten McGuire and Orr report ground has with them than this spring And sometimes even more. scaped; 120x200; snap; $30,000. been broken the past week for two . From each place came The smithy never does a strokenew houses, in addition to several saTes VACANT information that real estate He thinks that work's a bore. of building sites, to purchasers who re being made almost hour50x257, 1 block from lake, $5,500. plan to build soon. at the sums involved exceed The children coming home from The private park like appearance I 118x135, east location, $100 per foot. he corresponding months of I school and freedom from auto traffic makes I Look in at the open door, a strong appeal to those who appreci- " SERVICE TO THE BUYER-TO THE SELLER Ill "Shun Publicity" I And laugh to see some city fool ate quiet. The daily list of fatalities : I caused by reckless auto drivers gives I learned. too, that real estate Set up an awful roar I e inclined nowadays to be When called to pay some whopping cause for great concern to those who I I I bitt have small children. "Skokie Heights" : ive anent the publicity of I 332 PARK AVE. Phooe Glencoe 411 GLENCOE, ILL is one place where this fear need not I business. Some claim their The smith has soaked him for. I be entertained. ' do not wish it; others say they - ·····················e·························~ anxious that competitors know He goes on Sunday to the kirk, heir business transactions. But His mind quite free from cares, Fox and Fox Offer FiDe agreed that sales were more Because his men are hard at work With punctures and repairs. is factory. Ridge and Highland Lob Laying of sidewalks has been comthe spots where activity in And if the weather's fine and warm pleted and the attractive subdivision is destined to show great The smith says grateful prayers. ment, certain salesmen pointed Oiling-refilling-repairing, s Center. The "L" line extenthat region, now under con- Onward through life he goes _ ~hey say, will make Niles And neY.er once.. desl};).irin When a property owltl!r -.ishes to sell his real estate, he wants mecca for keen investors. So Iong eas tlte lncom~ grows. quick action as a rule. The best way to get results is for him Each night the thought of some Center is by no means the co list his property with a reputable and energetic realtor with an done hereabouts to draw prosexclusive contract. The territory around Augments his sweet repose. We, knowing that we are protected in out efforts to sell 1s fast attractit;~g them. property, will devote every possible energy for making a sale. also true of what was the BACK FROM CAMP We will spend money advertising the property which we vrould of Gross Point, but which is not do if other brokers had the property for sale. The chances Members of he various boys' groups in to Wilmette. for a satisfactory and prompt sale are obviously much greater St. Augustine's parish returned Monday the real estate men, but of this week from a camping season at under an exclusive contract. too, are enjoying a full Lake Ripley, Wis. The camp was supThis system gives quick results without costing the property prosperity. The se claim ervised by Rev. F. J. Tromp, curate of owner one cent more than the regular sales commission. more work under construction the church. vicinity now than ever before predict the activity will conit the snow flies. Deala Pendina north, there are several hig E"Yauton ~ Fountain Square, E"Yanaton te deals pending in the Skokie Wian.tka Ziti Prouty Buildin·, Winnetka Gl encoe reports the land busia s picking up, while Kenilworth Wonderful Opportunity Winnetka dealers are about to to obtain choice acreage just a group of negotiations of un1. Fireproof. magnitude. west of Lake Forest, near trans2. Low in cost. concensus of opinion is that portation and adjacent to valushore contractors have about all able improved property. Well 3. Warm in Winter. k they can handle and the wooded and rolling. Price $750 4. Cool in Summer. te men a current and prospecper acre. Easy terms. de that is eminently satisfacS. Beautiful in color. An_ d this is as it should be , be6. Guaranteed to last. Chtcago. a city of never-ending , must have a place in the sun ASK FOR QUOTATION overflow population and of all rhs of the great metropolis Roofing may hope to equal as a place of Tile Co. home s the beautiful north shore s with their magnificent beach 2131 So. -48th An. age s. Deak R-1, Cicero, Ill. Phones: Lawndale 4610; Cicero 7J Flies have no conscience. Eliminate TORS FIND IMODERN VERSION I~IG ACTIVITY IN ' 0. K. SKOKIE HEIGHTS PINE CREST S bdivision Fox&Fox zez ,........................·............................ North Shore Homes Walter P. Smith & Co. When All Others Have Failed Come To Us Why Not Try It? Hawlhorne Roofing Tile Quinlan & Tyson, Inc. Haw ll\orne Schell Co. Adopts ednesday P. M. Closing H . Schell and company's dry. has ~een added to the list of m Wtlmette that will be closed dnesday afternoons during July ugust. places of business that will the Wednesday afternoon for the summer are McAIIisen Drygoods company, TayDrva.!\n<l· company, Millen Hardstore, Wilmette Brass WorK's ina! Hardware store, Geor~~ Hardware company, Griffis Wolff company, and Carl SterDecorating company. BLACK DIRT FERTILIZER To Beautify Your Lawns LIME CRUSHED STONE To Dreaa Up Your Driveways . Men Attend Meet of Buildina Managers _had four representatives at eontvetlltic>n of the National Asso. of Building Owners and Manm Colorado Springs, Colo., June They were Judson F. Stone, As~land avenue, representing the rmtck estates; William S. Pye, avenue, representing ; and Mr. and Mrs. Hedges, 1768 Washington . Hedges is in charge of relations of the association of chiefs. Edinger & Sons Eatabliahed 1107 them with a Majestic Underground Garbage Receiver. It isOut of Siabt-Puts your garbage can out of sight-Underground. Odorless-When the lid is closed no odor is emitted. ConveoieDt-Can be installed in a convenient ' place near your kitchen door. Garbage is easily deposited and as easily removed. Dog Proof-Dogs can't upset your garbage and scatter it about the lawn. Fly Proof-Flies can't get at your garbage-no odor to attract them. Sanitary-Provides the only san~tary means tor storing garbage until it is collected by the garbage man. EVANSTON WILME'ITE Noyea aDd Colfax 1301 Lake Aftllae EYUYtoa 5035 WINNETKA 7ZZ Elm Street Winnetka MS Get the Majestic at your local hard·ware dealers. G. C. GUSTAFSON Repreeentiq Majeetic Co. IOZI Grewe Aft. Oaicap Wilmette 141-MZ