Washington (District of Columbia), city directory, 1921, Part 21

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CLASSIFIED BUSINESS LISTS

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DETECTIVES

TRUTH

SATISFACTION SERVICE

BRADFORD'S DETECTIVE SERVICE

Established Thirty-Six Years

EXECUTIVE OFFICES

Southern Building, Washington, D. C.

FRANKLIN 6700- Office Telephone- -FRANKLIN 6700

At Night and on Sundays and Holidays: Telephone Mr. Bradford-COLUMBIA 1924-if not answered Call Mr. T. Walter Bradford, Phone Columbia 2890-J

A National Bureau of Information and Research specializing in con- ducting intricate and delicate investigations in all sections.

AUTHORIZED AND BONDED UNDER AN ACT OF CONGRESS.

The oldest and largest Private Bureau of Investigation at the National Capital. We guarantee a service superior in every way to that rendered by the ordinary Private Detective Agency.

Our offices, consisting of a suite of a number of rooms, are so arranged; that clients may enter the private office of the Principal or Manager without being seen by any one else.

MORGAN BRADFORD, Jr., Principal

Formerly United States Government Service

Member of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Washington Chamber of Commerce, Merchants and Manufacturers Associa- tion of Washington and The Southern Commercial Congress.

Mr. Bradford's years of experience in secret service work both for thei United States Government and a high class clientele qualify him to give expert advice to persons suffering annoyances of a Business or Personal nature.

CONSULTATION WITH MR. BRADFORD BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

T. WALTER BRADFORD, General Mgr.

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DETECTIVES

O'DEA'S Detective Bureau

This Bureau is prepared to undertake all classes of legitimate investigations of a, confidential nature, and matters pertaining to banks, hotels, business houses; and specializes in proceedings before the various governments in the National Capitol. Also Foreign Diplomatic Service.

O'Dea Detective Bureau LAWRENCE A. O'DEA, Principal

Continental Trust Bldg., Washington, D. C.,

Phones, Franklin 434 and 4233 Night Phone, Columbia 5097

25 Years' Experience. Highest Reference. Formerly Inspector, Secret Service U. S. R. A. Police and Detective Bureau, Washington, D. C., 25 Years. Represented in all cities in the United States and Canada.

Expert Operators, Male and Female. All Nationalities. Trades and Occupa- tions. Efficiency Experts, Production Increased, Losses Prevented. Conduct of employes investigated. Labor difficulties adjusted. Protection furnished persons and property. Secretly obtaining evidence for Court procedure or private use.

High Class Investigations With Highest Reference

BANKERS and MERCHANTS DETECTIVE BUREAU

LAWRENCE A. O'DEA, General Manager

WE GUARANTEE OUR EVIDENCE For Corporations --- Attorneys and Individuals

FORMERLY INSPECTOR SECRET SERVICE U. S. R. A. POLICE AND DETECTIVE BUREAU OF WASHINGTON, D. C., 25 YEARS

408 Continental Trust Building Tels. Franklin 434, Columbia 5097

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DETECTIVES

LOYALTY

DETERMINATION

WORK

MAIN 3855

American Private Detective Agency

(BONDED)

CONSULTATION FREE. The manager in person will call anywhere in city or vicinity. MANAGER'S OFFICE, 352 Munsey Building, 14th and Pa. Ave. N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C.

Established six years under authority of Congress. Direct authority of Congress, loyalty to our clients, determination and work have enabled us to handle successfully many con- fidential matters in which others have failed. We use our own automobiles and experi- enced operatives, guaranteeing greater secrecy and quicker work at no additional cost to our clients.

J. F. WATTS, Gen'l Mgr., 17 years' Experience in Private and U. S. Government Work. WILLIAM BRYAN, Asst. Mgr., 15 Years in Private Work

Carroll's Detective Agency

RIGGS BUILDING

Wm. Carroll, Chief LICENSED AND BONDED

Geo. Parson, Manager

EXPERT SERVICE HIGHEST REFERENCE ABSOLUTE SECRECY

Specialists in confidential investigations for railroads and other corporations, foreign embassies and legations, banks, mercantile houses, attorneys, and private individuals

PHONE MAIN 504 NIGHT, MAIN 509

WM. E. MATTINGLY'S DETECTIVE AGENCY ESTABLISHED NOVEMBER 21st, 1911

LICENSED AND BONDED IN SUM OF $10,000

My Personal Attention given to all work intrusted to this Agency. Business relations strictly confidential.

ROOM 17 NATIONAL UNION BUILDING, 918 F ST. N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Phones-Office: Main 235; Residence: Franklin 4834 FEES CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESS

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DRY GOODS

5. Kann Dons Co.

"THE BUSY CORNER" PENNA. AVE.AT 8 TH.ST.

We Invite Everyone in Washington to Avail Themselves of the Full Courtesies and Facilities of This Store

The Only Department Store on the Nation's Main Thoroughfare, Halfway Between the White House and Capitol

A STORE OF 60 STORES UNDER ONE ROOF

Where best qualities, very extensive assortments, courteous service and most reasonable prices combine to make an advantageous supply center for Apparel, Dress Accessories, Yard Goods, Toys, Books, House Furnishings, etc.

All Street Cars Reach Our Door, Directly or by Transfer

Lansburgh & Brother ESTABLISHED 1860

It has always been our earnest endeavor not only to satisfy our customers so that they will come again, but to so satisfy them that they will bring their friends, and we feel that we are successful in this.

Five floors filled with wearables of all kinds, for men, women and children. Also rugs, curtains, draperies, etc., for the home.

We aim to render to the public a service that is prompt, efficient and accurate at all times.

Lansburgh & Brother DEPARTMENT STORE 420-430 SEVENTH STREET, THROUGH TO EIGHTH

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DRY GOODS

The PALAIS ROYAL

A. LISNER Proprietor

G AND ELEVENTH STREETS THE SHOPPING CENTER

The department store featuring only reliable merchandise-always in complete variety and at lowest possible prices.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND DEALERS

The H. I. Scharr Electric Company ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR DEALERS Harry I. Scharr, Owner

"EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL"

739 11th Street N. W. Washington, D. C. Telephone, Main 1286

"EXPERTS IN

ELECTRICAL WORK"

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EMPLOYMENT BUREAUS

National Personnel Service Bureau

We will furnish without charge all classes of office and commercial help. Call on us and you will receive prompt and careful service.

PHONES MAIN 644-5821 302-305 Bond Bldg., 14th and N. Y. Ave.

ENGINEERS

FRANCIS R. WELLER

M. Am. Inst. E. E., M. Am. Soc. C. E. CONSULTING ENGINEER

Hydro-Electric and Steam Power Plants, Reports, Appraisals, Designs, Construction, Properties Operated.

404-408 Hibbs Building Telephone Main 3918

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ENGRAVERS

STANDARD ENGRAVING CO

STANDARD ENGRAVING CO .. 1212 G ST. N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C.

- PHONES - FRANKLIN 1709-1710

ARTISTS PHOTO- ENGRAVERS

HALF-TONES LINE CUTS

COLOR PLATES ELECTROTYPES

FIREPROOFING

ASHER FIRE PROOFING COMPANY

914-916 SOUTHERN BUILDING

Telephone Franklin 6820

C. B. ASHER, President

W. B. PUTMAN, Vice-President and Treasurer

A. M. BIGELOW, Secretary

HOLLOW TILE BUILDING MATERIALS

FIRE PROOF CONSTRUCTION

In addition to our Hollow Tile and Reinforced Concrete Construction, we have a separate department devoted exclusively to Hollow Tile Construction for residences. This. department is organized with the object of offering a superior service to archi- tects, contractors and owners.

R. G. FLETCHER Pres. and Gen. Mgr.

G. J. FLETCHER Vice-Pres.

A. A. FLETCHER Sec. and Treas.

FLETCHER FIRE PROOFING COMPANY

CONTRACTORS FOR THE FURNISHING AND ERECTION OF HOLLOW TILE AND REINFORCED CONCRETE

1201-1203-1205 Davidson Building 921 Fifteenth N. W. Washington, D. C.

FLORISTS

ON THE

Geo'H. Cooke

FLORIST

TEL. FRANKLIN 4506

1102 Connecticut Ave.

Washington, D. C.

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FLORISTS

W. F. GUDE, Pres. and Treas.

A. GUDE, V-Pres. and Gen'l Mgr.

Say it with Flowers"

PROGRESSIVĚNÍ

GUDE BROS.CO. FLORISTS 1214 F ST.N.W. WASHINGTON,D.C.

GUDE BROS. CO. Florists and Floral Decorations

Telephones Main 4277-4278-4279 1214 F Street, N. W.

Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. MEMBER FLORIST TELEGRAPH DELIVERY

MISS LOUISE DAUGHERTY, Proprietress

Franklin 3841, 3842, 3579

Landscape Contractors Garden Furniture

J. H. Small & Sons FLORISTS ---- DECORATORS

15th and H Streets N. W. Tels. Main 158-159

New York City-Waldorf-Astoria and 505 Madison Ave.

FOUNDERS

ESTABLISHED 1840 TELEPHONE, MAIN 3750

IRON WORKS FRED J. WHITE

IRON FENCE, RAILINGS, FIRE ESCAPES, STAIRWAYS, MISCELLANEOUS GREY IRON CASTINGS, GRATE BARS, ETC. 460 to 474 MAINE AVENUE, S. W.

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FOUNDERS

NATIONAL BRASS FOUNDRY

F. L. TIMMONS, Proprietor BRASS, BRONZE, COPPER AND ALUMINUM CASTINGS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED REAR 809 WATER ST. S. W. TEL. FRANKLIN 5497

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

PHONE NORTH 3747

ROBERT G. McGUIRE Undertaker and Funeral Director

GRADUATE EMBALMER

1820 NINTH STREET N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C.

CARRIAGES AUTOMOBILES PRIVATE AMBULANCE

CHAPEL

JOHN T. RHINES & CO. Funeral Directors and Embalmers

VIRGINIA LICENSE

901 3rd Street, S. W.

Phone, Franklin 3108

ADOLPH J. SCHIPPERT FUNERAL DIRECTOR SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR THE SHIPMENT OF BODIES TO ALL PARTS OF THE U. S. AND CANADA Telephone West 151-1569 2008 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N. W.

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FURNITURE

Furniture and Decorations

Everything to Beautify the Interior of the Home at Prices That Compel Interest

CHARACTER FURNITURE

EXCLUSIVE FABRICS AND LACE CURTAINS

SELECTED WALL PAPERS PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTING

FURNITURE REPAIRING RE-UPHOLSTERING AND RE-FINISHING CABINET WOOD WORK CURTAIN AND DRAPERY WORK

LIGHTING EFFECTS FLOOR COVERINGS AND ART OBJECTS

THE JOHN A. O'ROURKE COMPANY

FURNITURE - DECORATIONS - FLOOR COVERINGS

Connecticut Avenue at Eighteenth Street, N. W.

Telephone, Franklin 3898. WASHINGTON, D. C.

GAS AND ELECTRIC APPLIANCES

EDGAR MORRIS SALES COMPANY

GAS AND ELECTRIC APPLIANCES

DISTRIBUTORS Pittsburg Water Heater Co. Pittsburg, and Bungalow Automatic, and Lion Tank Heaters Apex Appliance Co. Apex Electric Washing and Ironing Machines Humphrey Radiantfire Room Heaters Complete line of Gas Ranges, Vacuum Cleaners

1305 G STREET N. W. PHONE MAIN 4626

GLASS MANUFACTURERS

Hires Turner Glass Co.

ROSSLYN, VA.

GLASS

MANUFACTURERS, JOBBERS AND IMPORTERS PLATE GLASS MIRRORS, BEVELING AND SILVERING

WINDOW GLASS

WIRE GLASS SKYLIGHT GLASS

ORNAMENTAL GLASS

TELEPHONE, CLARENDON 116 ON WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

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GROCERS --- CHAIN STORES

PIGGLY WIGGLY All Over the World

IN WASHINGTON, D. C. Office and Warehouse

90 L. ST. N. E.

Tel. Main 5347

GROCERS

PHONES, MAIN 875 TO 878

G. G. CORNWELL & SON

IMPORTERS 1415-1417 H Street N. W. FANCY GROCERIES, PASTRIES, CANDIES, BEVERAGES CIGARS AND CIGARETTES-DELICATESSEN

HARDWARE

GEO. A. EMMONS HARDWARE

Paints, Oils, Glass, Sporting Goods, Guns and Ammunition House Furnishings, Locks Repared, Keys Made

207 Pennsylvania Avenue S. E.

Washington, D. C.

TELEPHONE, LINCOLN 1352

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HARDWARE

F.P. MAY

HARDWARE

CO.

WASHINGTON,D.C.

HATTERS

BRODT'S

(Incorporated)

PRACTICAL HATTERS Factory and Salesrooms 419 Eleventh St., N. W. Phone, Franklin 6024

BRANCH: 503, 505 NINTH STREET, N. W.

721 14th STREET, N. W.

MANUFACTURERS OF HATS OF ALL KINDS AT SHORT NOTICE

Repairing Neatly Done Our Derbies and Soft Hats Have No Equals A Large Assortment of the Latest Styles Always on Hand

HAY & GRAIN

Phones, Franklin 7020-7021-7022

W. S. HOGE & BROTHER

HAY AND GRAIN DEALERS MIXED CAR LOT SHIPPERS

Office, 601 C, S. W .- Warehouse, 606 C, S. W., Washington, D .C. Warehouses: Alexandria, Va.

HEAT REGULATORS

THE

MINNEAPOLIS

100

The MINNEAPOLIS" HEAT REGULATOR

"The Heart of the Heating Plant"

SMALLER COAL BILLS WITH INCREASED COMFORT

Mutual Service Bureau, Inc.

DISTRIBUTOR

Also Distributor for NOKOL Automatic Oil Heating

208-209 UNION TRUST BUILDING PHONE M. 7297

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HEATING

How's Your Home Heated?

The Cleanest, Safest and Most Economical Means of Heating Is Through the Use of

STEAM, HOT WATER OR VAPOR-VACUUM HEATING SYSTEMS

Phone or Write us for Estimate

REPAIRING OR REMODELING

THE BIGGS HEATING CO.

W. H. GOTTLIEB, President

H. E. HUNTSBERRY, Treasurer

STEAM-WATER-VAPOR HEATING 917 H STREET N. W. Phones, Main 4886-4887

VACUUM HEATING PHONE MAIN 7666

A. J. DOUGLAS STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING

HIGH PRESSURE WORK

726 14th N. W.

217 Oxford Building

Washington, D. C.

Steam and Hot Water Heating Vacuum Cleaners Remodeling and Repairing AMERICAN & DEAL RADIATORS BOILERS

HEATING ADVICE AND ESTIMATES FREE! L. M. HASTINGS, Heating Contractor

1336 New York Ave. Phone Main 893

American Radiators give cheapest heat

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HEATING

Nokol

AUTOMATIC OIL HEATING Heats your home without attention and makes no DUST, DIRT or ASHES.

Can be installed on your present heating plant. Approved by the National Board of Underwriters.

MUTUAL SERVICE BUREAU, Inc.

Office: 208-9 Union Trust Bldg. Main 7297

DISTRIBUTORS

Show Room: 727 Twelfth St. N. W. Main 4584

HOLLOW TILE

NATIONAL FIRE PROOFING COMPANY

MANUFACTURERS OF

NACTO HOLLOW TILE Hollow Tile Silos, Flue Lining, Wall Coping, Sewer Pipe, Drain Tile

OFFICE: Room 1112, Woodward Bldg. YARD: 34th and K Sts., Georgetown, D. C. Phone, Main 6892

HOSPITAL SUPPLIES

THE GIBSON COMPANY, Inc.

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

Hospital, Invalid and Sick Room Supplies Orthopedic Appliances, Trusses, Elastic Hosiery, Etc. Microscopes and Scientific Instruments

917 G STREET NORTHWEST

TELEPHONE, MAIN 1085 WASHINGTON, D. C.

The Original Headquarters for the Edison Diamond Disc Phonographs

MORE GOODS

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HOTELS

The Ideal Place to Live in Washington

ARLINGTON HOTEL

Vermont Avenue Above K

EXCLUSIVE-RESIDENTIAL-IN HEART OF CITY

This house particularly appeals to permanent and transient guests de- siring a central location, yet removed from the noise and turmoil of the main thoroughfares.

It provides all the luxuries and conveniences of the most advanced and completely equipped hotel, combined with the delightful comforts of the most refined private homes.

Ladies visiting Washington receive every courtesy and attention.

SAMUEL J. STEINBERGER, Proprietor and Manager.

Burlington Hotel

Vermont Avenue at Thomas Circle 400 ROOMS-255 BATHS

AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLANS

Club Breakfasts 50c to $1.25 Table d'hote Dinners $1.50 Special Weekly and Monthly Rates THE HOTEL WITH EVERY HOME COMFORT

H. E. BATES, Mgr.

Phone M-8980

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HOTELS

YOU'LL LIKE THE

DAWAY HOTEL

WASHINGTON, D. C. "THE HOTEL WITH HOME COMFORTS" EUROPEAN PLAN

MAIN 9210

FRANK P. FENWICK, Owner and Manager

Phone Franklin 2388

European Plan

HOTEL VENDOME

MRS. M. ABRAMOVITZ, Proprietor

All Comfortable Rooms Reasonable Rates-$1 to $1.50 Per Day CENTRAL LOCATION Pennsylvania Ave. at Third St. Northwest WASHINGTON, D. C.

NEW EBBITT HOTEL

GEORGE F. SCHUTT, Propr. AUGUSTUS GUMPERT, Manager CONVENIENTLY SITUATED TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS, BUSINESS HOUSES AND PLACES OF AMUSEMENT. Every Room has either Bath or Running Water Rates $2.00 Up-European Plan FIRST CLASS CAFE, MODERATE PRICES F AND 14th N. W. TEL. MAIN 5035

ST. JAMES HOTEL

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, COR. 6th N. W.

Is admirably situated in the center of the Capital City and is most convenient to the Public Buildings, Business Houses and Places of Amusement. Cuisine and the Service of Superior Excellence. Rooms $2.00 up. Each additional person in same room $1.00 and $2.00 extra. Suites, with bath, $5.00, $6.00 and $7.00.

TELEPHONE, MAIN 3447

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ICE CREAM

"Eat a Plate of ---

ICE CREAM

Every Day,

BUT --- Be Sure It's

arry's DeliciousIce Cream

MADE IN WASHINGTON BY

THE

CARRY ICE CREAM CO.

1337-53 D Street S. E. WASHINGTON, D. C.

LINCOLN 5900

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ICE CREAM

"The Velvet Find" REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.

CREAM OF ICE CREAMS

CHAPIN-SACKS CORPORATION TELEPHONE FRANKLIN 4800 FIRST and M STREETS, N. E.

FUSSELL'S

REAL CREAM ICE CREAM

SEE IT MADE AT 1306 TO 1312 WISCONSIN AVENUE OR-PHONE WEST 2308

INCOME TAX

CHAS. J. BROWN

H. T. HUDSON

Chas. J. Brown Co. INCOME TAX SPECIALISTS

Preparation of Personal, Corporation and Fiduciary Income Tax Returns and Adjustments of Claims, and All Questions Relating Thereto, Before the Bureau of Internal Revenue

819 15th ST. N. W., ROOMS 30-31 TEL. MAIN 3718

JOHN E. TAYLOR

INCOME TAX EXPERT (ATTORNEY-AT-LAW)

Has made an intensive study of the various Income Tax Acts and Rulings there- on and is in a position to be of service to you in your Income Tax Matters.

Tels. Franklin 5801, Main 8694

231 WOODWARD BLDG.

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INSURANCE

A POLICY IN THE

Bankers Life Company

DES MOINES, IOWA

IS A BOND OF PROTECTION FOR THE LOVED ONES AFTER YOU ARE GONE, OR FOR YOUR OWN OLD AGE IF YOU LIVE

R. M. WALDRON, Agency Manager

810-12 EVANS BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D. C.

DEAN CALDWELL

INSURANCE

327 WOODWARD BLDG., PHONE MAIN 1997 WASHINGTON, D. C.

718 WIDENER BLDG.,

PHONE WALNUT 3060

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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INSURANCE

Maryland Casualty Company

Maryland Assurance Company Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

Accident

Health Disability Life

LIABILITY INSURANCE

Fire Steam Boiler

Flywheel

Water Damage

Elevator Burglary Liability Workmen's Collective

JRE

CTY B

HEALTH

INSURANCE

ELEVATOR

WOL

PATEGLASS BOILER SPRINKLER LEAKAGE EN'S COMPENSAT

DONI MA

BRATE

1898

CLARK & CLARK

GENERAL AGENTS 610-616 METROPOLITAN BANK BUILDING Telephone Main 2399

AUTOMOBILE And Accident and Health

Insurance Specialists

Maintaining Our Own Claim Department to Give Real Service to YOU

Johnson & Adams "THE INSURERS"

SUITE 700 BOND BUILDING

Main 6442

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (1921)

Automobile Plate Glass Physicians' Liability

Teams Sprinkler Workmen's Compensation Contract Bonds Court Bonds Fidelity Bonds Public Official Bonds

Depository Bonds

172

INSURANCE

WOLF COHEN

COMPANIES REPRESENTED PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF PHILADELPHIA

Aetna Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn. American Alliance Insurance Company of New York. Atlas Assurance Company Limited of London. Caledonian Insurance Company of Scotland. City of New York Fire Insurance Company of New York. Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation of London. Federal Insurance Company of New Jersey. Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Company of New York. 'Globe & Rutgers Fire Insurance Company of New York. Hartford Steam Boiler and Inspection Company of Hartford, Conn. London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Company of England. New York Plate Glass Insurance Company of New York. Niagara Fire Insurance Company of New York. Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of England. Security Insurance Company of New Haven, Conn.

518-524 WOODWARD BUILDING TELEPHONES, MAIN 7777 AND 7778

ROYAL

INSURANCE CO., LTD. The Leading Fire Insurance Company of the World

INDEMNITY CO.

Liability, Compensation, Boiler, Glass, Accident, Health, Burglary, and other Insurance.

JAS. C. ADKINS, General Agent

1422 F STREET TEL. MAIN 1330

BOSS & PHELPS

WE INSURE EVERYTHING INSURABLE SPECIALIZING IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

1406 H. STREET N. W.

TELEPHONE MAIN 4340

PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE

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INSURANCE

For Life Insurance Service-Call

MAIN 2934

JAMES LEE BOST

(DIRECTOR OF AGENTS)

MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF NEW YORK

SUITE 423-29 SOUTHERN BUILDING

Joseph H. Bradley, President William M. Beall, Vice-President

Robert C. Howard, Treasurer William D. Ellett, Secretary

Bradley, Beall & Howard, Inc.

Real Estate, Loans and Insurance

Insurance in All Branches in District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia WILKINS BUILDING, 1512 H N. W. Telephone Main 462-463

JOHN M. CHERRY, General Agent STATE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE CO. OF WORCESTER, MASS. Incorporated 1844 Income, Partnership and Corporation Insurance --- Annuities JOSEPH A. MARR, Special Representative 429-433 WOODWARD BUILDING TEL. MAIN 1770

Continental Life Insurance Company, Inc.

Incorporated under the laws of the State of Virginia

Life, Health and Accident

HOME OFFICE: Eighth Floor, District National Bank Building WASHINGTON, D. C.

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INSURANCE

Wm. E. Edmonston, President Frank McClelland, Vice-President

Louis R. Peak, Secretary Franz H. Ridgway, Asst. Secretary

Corcoran Fire Insurance Co.

OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Third Floor, 604 Eleventh Street N. W. Elevator Direct to Office

DIRECTORS

Watson F. Clark

Albert T. Coumbe

Wm. E. Edmonston

B. Lowndes Jackson

Albert F. Marsh

Frank McClelland

Louis R. Peak

Frank P. Reeside

Robert D. Weaver

JOHN F. CREMEN

GENERAL AGENT

The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.

Investigate Our Complete Life Service for Brokers

716-19 EVANS BUILDING TEL., MAIN 1722

FIDELITY & DEPOSIT COMPANY of MARYLAND Preeminent in Suretyship

THOMAS GRANT, Manager

Washington Office:

Telephone, Main 1140

SUITE 209 ALBEE BUILDING

G St., Corner 15th N. W.

Opposite U. S. Treasury

HOME OFFICE: BALTIMORE

THOMAS A. WHELAN, President

Capital $200,000

Surplus Fund $100,000

FIREMEN'S INSURANCE COMPANY

OF WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN

Office: Corner 7th Street and Louisiana Avenue, N. W.

W. M. HOFFMAN, Pres.

GEO. W. MOSS, Vice-Pres.

ALBERT W. HOWARD, Sec.

JAS. N. FITZPATRICK, JR., Asst. Sec.

Real Estate and Personal Property Insured and Builders' Risks Taken at the Lowest Rates DIRECTORS-Allan E. Walker, Leonard W. Groomes, George W. Moss, John H. Snyder, John L. Edwards, Chas. H. Kindle, James M. Woodward, Millard T. Dixon, Albert W. Howard, Parke A. Galleher, John W. Brawner, Wm. M. Hoffman, Schuyler S. Symons.

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Chartered by Congress, 1837

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INSURANCE

-THE -

GERMAN-AMERICAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Organized June 19, 1873)

ASSETS -

. $400,000.00

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Chas. Schafer, President F. A. Blundon, Vice-President J. A. Maedel, Treasurer H. H. Bergmann, Secretary G. M. Emmerich, Assistant Secretary F. J. Ehlers, Insurance Clerk

W. E. Edmonston

E. L. Schmidt

H. E. Gasch

E. H. Snyder

INSURANCE

AUTOMOBILE, FIRE, HEALTH, ELEVATOR, TORNADO, ACCIDENT, LIFE, BURGLARY, PLATE GLASS ALL LOSSES PROMPTLY SETTLED "No Quibbling"

PAUL F. GROVE SOUTHERN BUILDING PHONE MAIN 776

CHARLES F. ROBERTS, Manager BRANCH OFFICE HOME INSURANCE COMPANY NEW YORK FRANKLIN FIRE INSURANCE CO.

OF PHILADELPHIA Fire, Automobile, Tornado, Hail Insurance, Parcel Post and Registered Mail, Riot and Civil Commotion

PHONE, MAIN 7332 915-17-19 WOODWARD BUILDING Residence, 2253 Mount View Place S. E., Phone Lincoln 1027 CITY OF NEW YORK INSURANCE CO. NEW YORK

Home Plate Glass Insurance Co. OF WASHINGTON, D. C. Incorporated 1882 Insures Plate Glass From Accidental Breakage

OFFICE: NATIONAL UNION BLDG., 918 F ST. N. W.

John B. Larner, President

George Spransy, Vice-President

Philip F. Larner, Secretary-Treasurer DIRECTORS

Byron S. Adams H. H. Bergmann

Chas. R. Brown Chas. E. Hood John B. Larner Philip F. Larner George Spransy

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (1921)

176

INSURANCE

ALBERT W. HOWARD

WM. M. HOFFMAN

HOWARD & HOFFMAN

General Insurance

General Agents Home Insurance Co. of N. Y. General Agents Buffalo Insurance Co. of Buffalo, N. Y.

301 7th STREET N. W.

TELEPHONE MAIN 78

DAVID M. LEA

INSURANCE

FIRE, MARINE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH, AUTOMOBILE, BURGLARY, LIABILITY, COMPENSATION, ELEVATOR, TEAMS, PARCEL POST, AND TRAVELERS' BAGGAGE INSURANCE

1410 G N. W. Telephone Main 3917

PHONES, MAIN 2049-2050

RALPH W. LEE & COMPANY

RALPH W. LEE LEWIS A. PAYNE

508 COLORADO BLDG., 14th and G. N. W. Insurance in All Its Branches

National Fire Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn.

Sun Insurance Office of London, England. New Hampshire Fire Insurance Co. Massachusetts Fire and Marine Insurance

Phoenix Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn. Queen Insurance Co. of America. Co.

The Automobile Insurance Co. of Hartford, The Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.

Conn.

Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co. Indemnity Insurance Co. of North America

W.M. LODGE

J. E. LODGE

W. M.LUUGE INS

Co. SURANG CE

ANY

KIND WHERE AMOUNT

305 WILKINS BLOG. WASHINGTON, D. C. I MAIN 2190

(1921) BOYD'S DIRECTORY OF THE

177

INSURANCE

Fire, Plate Glass, Auto Fire and Theft

NATIONAL CAPITAL INSURANCE CO.

OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 336 PA. AVE., SOUTHEAST-TELEPHONE LINCOLN 1447

GEO. R. REPETTI, President JOHN C. YOST, 1st Vice-President

JAMES A. DONOHOE, 2d Vice-President WM. N. PAYNE, JR., Secretary

WALTER H. MARLOW, JR., Attorney

Geo. R. Repetti John C. Yost James A. Donohoe Lewis Flemer Maurice Otterback

TRUSTEES Guy T. Steuart Clarence F. Donohoe Morris E. Marlow Hubert Newsom W. P. Malone

Michael A. Weller Jos. A. Herbert, Jr. Alex. Mckenzie Chas. A. Carry Louis Hartig

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Washington (District of Columbia), city directory, 1921, Part 21

Author: Publication date: 1921 Publisher: Polk Number of Pages: 2158

Author:
Publication date: 1921
Publisher: Polk
Number of Pages: 2158