Show MODEM 3 EUTTA fiE INSPECTED forner mayor N C simonsen introduces novel demonstration of new home I 1 tj iso fv saturday afternoon of last week the news editor accompanied by a number ot of friends was motoring in the northeastern part of the city and while there noticed a lot of cars and people making their way to a new residence located on first north between third and fourth east streets there being no evidence of a fire police raid or funeral it naturally aroused interest and we joined thi th crowd which later proved an inter esting experience we learned that the new cottage had been erected by former mayor N C simonsen and that it and a garage belonging to the property is now ready for sale and was being demonstrated to a number 0 of our citizens citizen and prospective buyers plans of the cottage were drawn by architect G F wells which follows to quite art an extent a plan which was recently executed in spokane wash the idea being to construct a modern 3 room cottage in which is embodied every convenience that can be found in the tha modern apartment house the exterior of 0 the house is in tha colonial dutch style with shutters and flowed boxes the color scheme schema is light drab with white trimmings and creen shutters the entrance leads into the comfortable dinning room modernly furnished and which has a unique provision tor for a hidden bed arched ceiling and a book case the bed room adjoining is cozy and inviting with its splendid casement windows and convenient closets the walls are tinted in delicate colors blended in artistic arti and pleasing manner the bath room Is of ample proportions and modern in every respect the kitchen is the real room of the house all the furniture needed is a i common chair when you want a table you simply pull this necessary article right out of the kitchen cabinet this case is a wonder it seems that tha ii i is almost automatic and self start ing there are drawers tor for knives forks spoons bread and calie cake linen etc and a cabinet room tor for cooking supplies and dishes an inbuilt ironing board and telephone booth so arranged that one can an do their telephoning without leaving the ironing there is a clothes chute tor for soiled clothing which conveys these articles into the basement and there is provision made in the floor whereby lifting A a small lid all sweepings can be shot into a receptacle in the basement near tte ae furnace in the basement i is s a modern heating plant fully equipped and ready tor for use provision Is also made in the basement tor for laundry fruit room and sleeping quarters it desired all ali the floors boors are arc oak and finished in a very artistic shade interior walls are all air tinted in tiffany blend the woodwork is enameled in medium gray and apple green doors are red gum wood finished in natural color and given a high polish in order to give this splendid home the right appearance the stohl furniture company supplied the furniture and phillips electrical company the electric fixtures and it if we are any judge of such things these firms certainly exercised splendid taste in hi their selections mrs simonsen assisted by her daughters supplied the feminine touch with decorations cut glass and lowers flowers we learned that the following local workmen had assisted in the construction st J C pella son cement foundation paving and steps coleman sorensen plumbing and fixtures A jorgensen son painting and decorating building material and mill work merrell lumber company and heating plant dox box elder tin shop avio tw 0 hours between and were given during the last three thread days of 0 last week in order that interested visitors might call and inspect this unique and comfortable home and people availed themselves ot of this privilege light refreshments fresh ments were served in the garages which is provided with a splendid cement floor the hostesses were airs N C simonsen mrs earl bowcutt sirs mrs joseph sorensen and miss elva simonsen this being the first home bime demonstration ever attempted here it is gratifying that it should prove so successful we hope that it will soon be occupied by some happy couple and that there will be a great many more such buildings erected in the near future as such homes are a credit to the locality and make for a better brigham city |