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HOME-BUILDING FEATURES OF THE WEEK
Renters Are Now Constructing Residences Into Which
to Move. .
THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, JANUARY 14, 1906.
There were few important sales of busi
ness property during the past week, most
of the transactions being of building sites
In the residence district. For this kind
f property there seems to be a constant
ly increasing demand. In every section
this demand Is being Wt. and sales are
constantly being made both of high-priced
lots and those in the sections farthor out,
which are sought by people of modest
moans.
A large portion of the sales of residence
lots indicate an increased population, but
not all. There seems to be just at present
In Portland an unusually large number of
people who have been paying rent for
yars but are now buying lots and erect
ing homes of their own. Of course this
is what practically every family which
rents Intends to do some time, and the
fact that so many are now In a position
to buy is significant of the general pros
perity of the city.
Own Homes Instead of lljntin.
The large number of homes which have
tocen erected during the past montlis has
resulted In quite a number of vacant
houses, especially on the East Side, and
as a consequence a moderate depreciation
In rents in that section. Price?, however,
have not gone down, and those who own
houses at present tenantless. show no de
sire to sell. It seems certain that the
slight decrease in rents will be more than
offset in the Spring, when many new resi
dents are expected t0 come to Portland.
There arc more high-price homes to be
built In Portland during the coming Sum
mer than have been constructed in any
itther season in the past, not excepting
the past Summer, which was the most
active time among builders that the city
lias ever known. Probably the most ex
pensive home which will be built is the
one now planned for the beautiful tract
Just purchased by the Misses Failing near
the City Park. The site alone cost ?J2.000
and comprises 16 lots. Four of these lots
were purchased during the past week for
T-20,000. Beautiful homes to cost large
h mounts of money are also being planned
by Thomas Kerr. Mrs. Hirsch, Mrs. Froh
man and many others who might be men
tioned. Dr. Henry Coe is planning to erect one
of these magnificent residences at the
northwest corner of Twenty-fifth and
Lovejoy streets. He bought a quarter
block site during the past week of the
Alnsworth estate, paying $7500. The sale
was made by William B. Strceter.
In Doseher Addition in the vicinity of
Twenty-fourth and York streets several
line dwellings are to be erected. C. M.
Cartwrlght has just bought six lots, and
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Current Events of Portland Society
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noon train for Pugct Sound, and will
make, ther home in Seattle, where the
groom Is cnguged In business.
Grlmcs-Strlngcr.
At St. Matthew's EpiscojHil Church,
First and Caruthers streets, this city, on
Friday, the 12th instant, at noon. J. B.
Grimes, of Olds. Wortman & King, was
married to Miss Florence B. Stringer. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. W. A.
M. Brock, rector of St. Matthew's. The
.bride, who was given away by her. father,
was attended by her sister, Mrs. T. C.
Bodley. The groom was attended by Cap
tain Winfred Copcland. of the steamer
Mascot. Only the immediate family and a
few friends were present, but a wide
circle, by whom both the young people
are highly esteemed, unite In wishing
them all the domestic happiness that can
fill long lives. Mr. and Mrs. Grimes loft
for a bridal trip to the Puget Sound cit
ies. They will be at home to their friends
after January 23. No cards.
Koy-Whitc.
A very pretty afternoon -wedding oc
curred on Thursday at the resldcnco of
Mrs. L. G. Bracy. SI East Thirtieth street
North, when her cousin. Miss Bertha
White, became the bride of Theodore Roy,
Rev. Mr. Black officiating. Miss Nellie
Culpan presided at the piano. The bride
was becomingly attired in cream crepe de
Paris, and carried wnttc carnations. The
bridesmaid. Miss Susie Rieman, wore
llowered organdie and carried pink carna
tions. The groom was attended by his
brother, Antoine Roy. A number or
Trlends and relatives were present, and
many beautiful gifts were received. Mr.
and Mrs. Roy left on the boat the same
evening for a trip to California. They will
be home after February 1 at 81 East Thir
tieth street North.
Brackcnbury-Wclls.
Married, at the residence of Mrs. Laura
Well's, in Forest Grove, January 9. at high'
noon. Rev. A. C. Brackenbury and Mrs.
Laura Wells. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. D. A. Watters, of Port
land. Rev. Mr. Brackenbury Is the pas
tor of the Methodist Episcopal Church In
Dallas. The bride is tho youngest daugh
ter of the late Dr. and Mrs. William Goi
gor, and was born and educated at Forest
Grove, being a graduate of Pacific Unl
versity Conservatory of Music. The
"Lohengrin" wedding .march was played,
an elaborate luncheon was served and
many beautiful and usoful presents
were received. The decorations were of
Oregon grape. Ivy, fern and white carna
tions. ElliB-licIlIcr.
A pretty home wedding took place
last Tuesday evening, January 9. at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. G.
Is iiSKff0m RES.F..L. ZIMMERMAN, ,
V Tfv -t Jr't vuiiiiwui, uiuiuuucca in anowier column i Ilk? v. XSS
-T S1 of this Issue. Although the price is with- Lf -
RES. RB.LAMSOH . 349
1a G. Hughes two lots, at a cost of ?SG00.
Grindstaff and Schalk were he agents.
The leasing of the Dekum and Wash
ington buildings during the week by the
United Cigar Store Company attracted
much attention among realty men. The
fact that Mr. Sweeny, the owner, will
draw a clear profit of 11 per cent upon
his Investment for the next ten years
Kinney. 233 East Third street North,
when their daughter. Mies Goldic R.
Heitler, was united in marriage to
Mr. Joseph T. Ellis. Rev. J. Burdcttc
Short officiating. Mr. Ellis is one of
the well-known young railroad men
of the city, is a graduate of the law
department of the University of Ore
gon and was admitted to the bar In
1905. The bride lived formerly In San
Francisco, Cal., where sho has many
friends in tho Hebrew society. Mr.
and Mrs. Ellis will reside in Port
land and will be at home to their
friends at 233 East Third street North.
Miller-Smith.
A quiet wedding was solemnized Jan
uary 6. at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
I. N. Smith. 716 Savier street. In which
their daughter, Minnie A., was united In
marriage to Charles E. Miller, by Rov.
H. T. Atkinson. Those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. I. X. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. H. I.
Sound. Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Miss
Katie Smith, Francis St Clair. Thomas
Smith and H. C. Ellis. Light refresh
ments -were served. Mr. and Mrs. Miller
will bo at home to their friends at 194
Seventh street, after January 15.
Jacouscn-IIarrls.
A very pretty home wedding took place
at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. P. F.
Jacobsen. on Wednesday evening. January
10. at S:30 o'clock, when Miss Ada Harris
and Fred Jacobsen were united In mar
riage by the Rov. W. A M. Brcck. of St.
Matthew's Church. Only the Immediate
relatives were present at the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacobsen left for a month
sojourn In California. They will reside In
Seattle on their return.
Shmott-Murphy..
On Monday morning. January S. Miss
Mary I. Murphy and William P. Sinnott
were married. The services were ncld in
St. Patrick's Church. Nineteenth and Sa
vier streets. Rev. Father B. P. Murphy
officiated. On account of a rccont death
in the groom's family, only immediate
members of both families were present
Mr. and Mrs. Sinnott will be at home to
friends at 393 Ross street, corner Dixon,
after February 1.
Barncs-Ilobcrts.
Miss Nina Roberts, of Aberdeen, was
married, on December 30. at the home of
hex parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Roberts
of Market street. Aberdeen, to Frederick
Barnes, of Charlevoix. Mich. The cere
mony was performed by the Rev. E. R.
Prltchard. of the Presbyterian Church.
The bride was attended by Miss Jessie
Herman, and the groom by George Gun
saulus. of Charlevoix, Mich.
ChrJstenscn-Hlncr.
On Wednesday morning, at the hosie-of
KT. 32, ST.
gives same idea of the fertile field that
Portland properly presents to men of
wealth. The annual rental In this? case
will be SGO.000. and the cost of the build
ings to Mr. Sweeny was JKG.O00. That the
tobacco Arm is willing to pay this heavy
rental, meet the Incidental expenses and
In addition spend some $70,050 in Improve
ments, showy what the capitalists of the
the brlde-'p parents Mr. and Mrs. Len
Hlner. at Tillamook City. Or.. Mr. Fred
W. Christenscn and Miss Kathryn Illncr
were married. Justice of the Peace Carl
Haberlach performed the ceremony, after
which the happy couple left for the home
of the groom's parents at Orctown, In
this county.
.Sound-Smith.
On December 23, 1903. Henry I. Sound
was united In marriage to Miss Christina
1 Smith, the Rev. A. LcRoy officiating.
Supper was served at the bride's home.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. I. N.
Smith, Miss Minnie Smith. Miss Kate
Smith. Charles Miller. Thomas Smith.
Francis St. Clair, Gus Leach and Nick
Anderson.
McCuIIough-Schocmakcr.
January 6. at 271 .College street, the resi
dence of the officiating clergyman. Rev.
Henry A. Bard on. at S o'clock. Mr. Hugh
A. McCulIough, of Milwaukle. and Miss
Ella Mae Schocmaker, of Portland, were
united In marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Mc
CulIough will reside at Milwaukle.
Do vn I ns-G co rgc.
Miss Eunice Downing and Percy
George were mnrried Wednesday. Jan
uary' 10, at the resldenco of the bride's
brother. E. W. Downing, at Rlslcy Sta
tion. Mr. and Mrs. George will bo at
home January 20, at 3S0 Garfield ave
nue, Midway.
Mulloy-Hatliorti.
Eli Mulloy, of Morrow, and Miss Ethel
Hathorn, of this city, were married Jan
uary 9, at tho home of John Long. 6744
Hood street. In the presence of a few rel
atives and intimate friends. Dr. J. Whlt
comb Brougher. pastor of the White Tem
ple, performed the ceremony.
Johnson-Benson.
In the pastor's reception-room at the
White Temple. Ezra O. Johnson and Miss
Genevieve Benson were married January
11. Dr. J. Whltcomb Brougher officiating.
Logan-Curtis.
Married by Clarence True Wilson. D. D.,
on January 11. at the parsonage of Grace
Church. 'David Logan and Miss Rose E.
Curtis.
ANNO UXCE.MEXTS.
The regular monthly tea at the Patton
Home will take place on Tuesday. An In
teresting programme has been prepared,
and as this will be the first social affair
of 1906 at the home, a large attendance .of
friends Is expected.
' The. announcement has been received In
Another dcal which will be received
will: great Interest Is the sule of the
Maxwell property to the Meier &. Frank
Company, announced In another column
of this Issue. Although the price is with
held. It is understood to be in the neigh
borhood of J22CO a front foot, perhaps the
highest figure ever set on Sixth-street
property. The cfrect of the erection of
the elghUstory building by the firm will
tend to cause an additional rtee In Sixth
street property, which has already been
stimulated by the "Wells Fargo building
and a number of other circumstances dur
ing the past year.
Within a block of the site where Meier
& Frank are to build, the Falling estate
Is preparing to erect a four-story brick
this city of the engagement of Miss Edith
Teresa Flynn. daughter of Captain and
Mrs. John Flynn. of Queen Anne Hill.
Seattle. Wash., to Ludwig J. Hellenthal.
Miss Flynn will be remembered In Port
land, where she was the guest of Miss
Elizabeth Hoben two years ago. The
wedding will take place in February.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nau have moved to
the Portland Hotel, where they will bo
for about a month. At the end of that
time they are to take the Edwin Caswell
residence. 791 Overton street, during the
absence of the owners In Europe.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Marshall have
moved to their new home 1123 Thurman
street. Willamette Heights
. COMING EVENTS.
The annual reception of tho Behnke
Walker Business College to Its graduj
atcs. students and friends will take
place on Friday evening, January 19.
The entertainment programme before
the general reception will be rendered
by Mrs. Millie Perkins, vocalist; Miss
Mac Belle Names, dramatic- reader, nnd
Mr. AVilllam Wallace Graham, violin
ist. Mr. Arthur N. De Vore and Miss
Marie Soulo will act ns accompanists.
.The following programme will be ren
dered: Vocal aolo "Love In Sprlnstlms"
Rcad'tng- "Cb arfoY " "nVcc"''' from" 'BnltH
,Vur"-. Lew Wallace
Molln nolo
(a) Serenta!. Mozotrk
Jb) Premier Chagrin BnJ. Godard
(c) IAbellle Op 13. No 9
Reading Th Judgment Day
...... Elisabeth Stuart Thelps Ward
Vocnl solo
(a) Lullaby" from "Jocelyn". . .Godard
lb) "T.hft Swallows" Del'Acqu
Reading Aux Itallenn" Owen Meredith
Molln eolo Zlgeunerwelaen"
....Op. 10. Pablode Sarasate
Miss Gage, state secrctary of tho Y.
W. C A.. Is to have charge of tho Sun
day afternoon "at home" of the associa
tion today. She will give an Interesting
Turkish programme, and Turkish refresh
ments will be served. Miss Helen Cope
land will have charge of the music Miss
McCorkle's drop-In bible class meets to
day at 3:00 o'clock.
The annual meeting of the association
takes place tomorrow evening, when the
following programme will be rendered:
"Our Assoclaton." Mrs. Honcyman.
president of the board: "The Woman's
Age." Miss Gage: "Social Need? of the
Business Girl." Miss Sarah Case: "Her
Physical Needs." Dr. Jesrfc McGavin:
"Her Spiritual Needs." . Miss Matild
Weiss; "Training for Girls; Its Value to
Employer and Employee," Miss Reln
hardt: "What the Y. W. a A. Can Do
for the Industrial Girl." Mrs. Ross; "The
Business Girl and the building Cam
paign." Miss Margaret Flemmlng; "Our
Outlook." Miss -MacCorkle.
One of the richest treats that has
to be used by the Honey man Hardware
Company. The building will cover the
quarter block at the southeast corner of
Fifth and Alder streets and will be used
by the hardware firm In addition to Its
present building at Fourth and Alder,
which 1 inadequate to meet their needs.
t AVill Transform Alder Street.
A great transformation Is to take pluce
in this part of Alder street, as the quar
been offered to the fraternal public
this Winter is In store for those who
attend the entertainment of Myrtle
Union. No. 71. Order of Washington.
This entertainment will be held on
Thursday evening. January IS. in
Ringler's Hall. Sixth and Alder streets.
The attractfon for this event Is the
musical team known as the Polmatier
Sisters, who have been heard In Port
land before. The entertainment will
consist of vocal and Instrumental mu
sic, and will occupy the entire even
ing. At the conclusion of the enter
tainment the floor will be cleared and
dancing Indulged In until a late hour.
Music will be furnished by a six-piece
orchestra provided by the Pomatler
Sisters' orchestra.
The members of the Portland Wom
en's Club will hold their first annual
banquet In the rooms of the Commer
cial Club on Thursday evening, Janu
ary IS. at 7 o'clock. There will be about
10 toasts, and among the speakers wilt
be Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway. Mrs. Sara
A. Evans. Dr. Esther Pohl. Mrs. Robert
Lutke and Mrs. H. M. Ogdcn. It Is ex
pected that Mayor Lane will be pres
ent and make a short address. Mem
bers of the club who desire plates for
themselves or their friends are re
quested to send their names to Mrs. G.
M". Glincs, chairman of the calendar"
committee.
Annual meeting- of the Council oC
Jewish Women will bo held, at the
Neighborhood House, on First street,
near Hall. today (Sunday). at 3
P. M. An interesting programme will
be given, with Dr. Stephen S- Wise, Dr.
W. Wllmer and Mr. D. Soils Cohen a3
speakers. Mrs. Walter Reed will bo
the soloist, her selection being "My
Aln Folks." by Lora Lemon. Mrs.
Thomas will be the accompanist Miss
Sophie Wolfe, the elocutionist, -will re
cite "An Object of Love" by Mary E.
Wilklns.
The members of Company B. Third In
fantry, O. N. G.. wish to announce to their
many friends that they have decided to
add four more dancing parties to this
Winter's series, the first to be given on
this coming Friday night, January 19. In
vitations are now out.
The Wisteria Club of St. Francis will
give Its fifth whist social of the season
In Its hall on East Twelfth and East Pine
streets, next Thursday evening. Card
playlng will start at 8 o'clock, and danc
ing will follow. A pleasant evening is
promised.
The Narcissus Club will give its
closing party on next Tuesday evening.
January 16. In Artisan .Temple In
Portsmouth. Everest's orchestra will
furnish a programme of new music, .
and a delightful time Is anticipated.-
Oregon Council, Royal Arcanum, has Is-
sued -Invitations-for a progressive whist
ter block upon which E. J. B. Yeon ia to
build a. ten-story building is directly
across the street from the Falling prop
erty. Mr. Yeon has recently returned
from a trip to San Francisco, where he
went to Inspect the business buildings
and gather data for his own structure.
He will begin building operations imme
diately upon the expiration of the leases
now held by tenants of the frame build
ings now upon his corner.
and dancing party, to be given at Audi
torium Hall, on Tuesday evening. Janu
ary 16. Dancmg will begin at 10 o'clock,
after two hours of cardplaylng. The invi
tations are very handsome. Dr. Barrett,
the secretary, announces that the council
plans to make this social event a very
enjoyable affair.
MIS3 Louise Forsyth will give a dra
matic recital of Shakespeare's "As You
Like It" on Tuesday evening. January
30, for the benefit of the St. Helen'-s
Hall building fund.
SOCIETY" PERSONALS.
Mrs. B.' F. Weaver left Tuesday for
a month's sojourn In Ohio and other East
ern points.
Dr. J. Bloch and wife left last week
for California, where they will spend
the Winter months.
Dr. and Mrs. Buck have returned
from Southern California, after an ab
sence of five weeks.
After spending the holidays In Portland,
Mr. and Mrs. Blancy Martclle and baby
have gone to Spokane.
Among the many Orcgonlans" leaving for
California last week were Mrs. C. Lewis
Mead and Mrs. Lizzie C. Wells.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Farrell left
last night on tho excursion for a-two-weeks'
visit in Southern California.
Mrs. W. L. Bradshaw. of The Dalles.
Is In the city visiting relatives and
friends. She will return home early
this week.
Miss Madge Houston, sister of Mrs.
J. Couch Flanders, has returned to Se
attle to take up her studies at the State
University there.
Mr. ari Mrs. C. A. McCargar, Mrs. T.
W. Nordby and Master Tommy left Sat
urday for a six weeks' trip to Southern
California. Before returning they will
visit In Napa.
William F. Woodward, of the firm of
"VVoodard, Clarke & Co., accompanied- by
his wife', left last evening over the South
ern Pacific for an extended trip to South
ern California and.OId Mexico.
Miss Louise For3yth gave omc reci
tations last Sunday afternoon at the
"at home" of the Young Women's
Christian Association, and was enthusiastically-received
by a large audi
ence. Her selections were "Sandal
phon" and "The Little Quaker Sinner."
The encores were: "The Four-Leaved
Clover" and "My Ships." A class In
elocution has been organized at the
association, and Miss Forsyth has been
Invited to conduct it.
Mrs. Llschen Miller, of Eugene; is
visiting Mrs. Alma Rogers of Irving
ton, having- returned with Mrs. Rogers
from Eugene. These two clever wom
en have recently written In collabora
tion a poem, or series of lyrics, called
'The Songs of Scdra." This is un
doubtedly the .best thing they, have
done, nnd the "few friends who have
Builders are pushing work upon all .
the down-town blocks now under way
In spite ot the unfavorable weather o'
the past week, good progress was made
upon the Wells-Fargo building, the Tu"
& Gibbs building, the Flledner building
the Lazarus &. Van Fridagh building, an t
those which are nearing completion, sucb
as the Brooke-Glesy building at Second
and Stark.
Reports which have been circulated to
the effect that M. A. Gunst has postponed
the building of his seven-story apartment
house at Eleventh and Washington sire--
are only true to the extent that he wi I
wait for settled weather before commenc
ing work. He recently visited Portland,
and after consulting with his architect.
Emll Schacht. decided that it would be
advantageous to wait until Spring bcfor
starting excavation, as the basement
to be 23 feet deep, and work upon It would
be impeded by rain.
Minor Lewis has puvchased from J. Pe
rlne. of Los Angeles, the property at the
northeast corner of Tenth and Coucn
streets. The property Is 100x50. and sold
for 515.000. Mr. Perrine bought the corner
for J12.0CO a short time ago. The new
owner will make improvements.
It Is Interesting to notice that the offi
cial records of building as recorded In
Portland compare very favorably with
those of other cities In all parts of the
country.
According to the American Contractor,
there were 13 cities in the United States
where the permits for December. 19CC
showed an Increase of 100 per cent or over
above the permits for December, 1301
Portland comes under this class, building
permits here amounting to $153,603 In Dt
cember. 1001. and 5321.073, December. 1900.
The other cities were Chicago. Cincin
nati. Detroit. Duluth. Hartford. Indianap
olis. Kansas City. New Orleans. Omaha.
Rochester. Wilmington and Wilkcsbarre.
Full reports from the Pacific Coast cities
had not been received when the table
was made out. The table shows that
there was a marked Increase In the fig
ures for nearly all of the leading clues
of the country. The only places showing
a loss are- Atlanta. Baltimore. Chatta
nooga. Davenport. Des Moines. Harrls
burg, Milwaukee. Memphis, Philadelphia,
Syracuse and Trenton.
Transfers for Week.
January S 5 t.t33
January 9 9.3M
January 10 64.610
January 11 61.12)
January 12 2S.633
January 13 92.636
Total . .5320.304
Permits for Weclc.
January R ? 5 H.&it
January 9 3.SO
January 10 S.2Si
January 11 17.0KS
January 12 17,700
January 13
Total 5 60.321
been permitted to read the "songs" ar
most enthusiastic in their praises of
the poetic beauties displayed therein
The fact of their working in collabora
tion seems, as mysterious as It i'
unique.
On Saturday evening. January 6. Mr.
and Mrs. J. A. Duncnbergcr and thir
daughter. Miss Muriel. loft for New York
City, whence they will sail for London.
England, where they intend to mak
their future home. They leave man
friends In Portland, who have shared
their hospitality at 3SS East Ankeny
street.
At the "Women's Union.
Miss Gaskcll and Miss Morine were vis
itors of Mis3 Esch early In the week.
Miss Martha Bartcll. from Newton,
Kan., registered on Wednesday for an in
definite stay.
Miss Julia Coupcrthwalte left last
night for a temporary residence with
friends at Irvir.gton.
Miss Frances Brogan. who has ben
here for some time. left last night for
Vancouver.-Wash., where she will resid
with friends.
Miss Georgia McKinnon and. Mi-"
Sivilla Brolliar. of Cascade Lock,
came on Monday, and will make thttr
home here while attending a business
college.
Beck's. Closing: Out Sale.
In order to. utilize all our room for our
shirtwaist line soon to arrive, we have
decided to discontinue handling ladies'
underwear. Intants' wear, eiderdown
sacqucs, etc., all of which must be closed
out at once at greatly reduced prices.
Don't delay making your purchases
Beck's, 272 Washington street.
Mrs. S. V. Culp. of San Francisco, will
be at Mrs. G. E. Holman's studio, begin
ning Monday, January 15. Lessons in
china painting. Decorated china on ex
hibition. Room 78, Lewis building. Phone
Main 1137.
Invitations, announcements, cards, pro
grammes, menus, etc.. tastily printed at
Herman Eckhardt's, 129 Seventh street.
Phone 749.
Second Fire in Newcastle House.
A second fire within 24 hours occurred
at the Newcastle Houw. Third and Har
rison streets, early yesterday morning,
but little damage was done and the ex
citement of the previous day was not re
peated. It Is thought by some that the
flames ate their way Friday morning into
the walls and smoldered until yesterday
morning. Fire Chief Campbell has pro
nounced the building unsife, and has or
dered the owner to make some, alterations.
Hood's Sarsapar.ila. ensures goed diges
tion and strength to the vital orgas.
Insist upon Hood's.