Chapter L: M. K

(Note: His Ilion proved so eminently satisfactory that he has since placed an order for the Potomac.)

[Sidenote: =_Madison_=

24 ft. × 28 ft. over all 8 Rooms and Bath]

The Madison is planned to meet the requirements for a square house that can be built on a lot of medium size and still give comfortably large rooms. Notice how well the rooms are arranged to utilize every inch of space. This hospitable front porch will be appreciated during the summer when at a little expense, it may be screened and converted into a comfortable out-of-door room. The enclosed porch balustrade with its added seclusion is a very desirable feature in a house set close to the street.

The reception hall in this home is an unusually attractive and cozy apartment with its broad staircase and pretty landing. A wide-cased arch leads into the comfortable living room. It is not necessary to crowd your furniture in this room or set it at an angle, for there is plenty of wall space for the largest pieces. You will like the beautiful, well-lighted dining room with its built-in window-seat and grouped windows. See how nicely you can arrange your buffet, serving table and china cabinet and still have plenty of wall space for chairs. Every housewife will appreciate the thought we have given in designing the kitchen. See how conveniently you can arrange your equipment to save unnecessary steps. The range at the inside wall, the sink and work tables in front of windows, your large kitchen cabinet placed just right. Notice the convenience in the icebox arrangement, only a step or two from the kitchen, still out of the way and iced without going into the kitchen. The arrangement of rooms on the second floor is ideal. The bedrooms are large and well lighted with plenty of closet space. The bath is within easy reach of all bedrooms as well as the stairs.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Conesus," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in.
and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._

Our No. 1 kitchen cupboard, wardrobes and medicine cabinet included
in the selling price of this house. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

[Sidenote: =_Tremont_=

32 ft. × 34 ft. over all Twin House 6 Rooms and Bath--Each]

To meet the present and constantly increasing demand for a practical twin house that can be erected on an average city lot, we present this attractive design. From the exterior, one would never even suspect that this house contained two complete suites of rooms.

The vestibule divides the porch so that each family has its own private porch. From the large, well-lighted living room, separated by a wide cased arch is the attractive dining room.

Notice the convenient coat closet, a very essential feature in every home.

The kitchen is very conveniently located for serving. The built-in cupboards and shelves extend the full width. The entryway provides space for the refrigerator, brooms, etc. On the second floor, you have three nice bedrooms, each one provided with wardrobes. The bath is conveniently located at the end of the hall within easy access of chambers and stairs. A large, well-lighted attic and attic stairs have also been provided for with floor and partition dividing the attic which are also included in the price of this house.

The Tremont offers an excellent investment, rental income doubled. The proportional greater cost over a single house is insignificant when compared with the net profit.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 6 in.

Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Chautauqua," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8
in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages
36-37._

Oak floors and trim for living room and dining room quoted on
application. Special kitchen cupboard, wardrobes and medicine
cabinet included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

=GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR BENNETT SUMMER COTTAGES=

Cedar posts for two foot grade.

Foundation sills--4 × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, cut to fit.

Floor joists--2 × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, cut to fit, spaced 2 ft. O.
C.

Studding--2 × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed four sides, cut to fit,
spaced 2 ft. O. C. Walls 8 ft. high.

Rafters--2 × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed four sides, cut to fit,
spaced 2 ft. O. C.

Wall ties--2 × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed four sides, cut to fit.

Wainscoting--Dressed, matched and beaded, 2 ft. high, where shown
in illustration, cut to fit.

Siding 1 × 6 in. Fir novelty siding, tongued and grooved, dressed
both sides, cut to fit.

Roof Sheathing--1 × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed and matched, cut
to fit.

Roof Covering--Bennett 3-ply prepared roofing, or extra *A* Red
Cedar Shingles, if preferred.

Exterior Finish--White Pine, cut to fit.

Flooring--1 × 4 in. Yellow Pine or Fir, dressed and matched, cut to
fit.

Partitions--1 × 4 in. No. 1 Ceiling, dressed and matched and beaded
both sides, cut to fit. Partitions 7 ft. high. (The rooms are all
open to rafters.)

Doors and windows glazed as shown in illustrations. (Interior doors
furnished where shown in plans.)

Interior door and window trim--1 × 3 in. Yellow Pine.

Paint for two good coats outside, including the porch floor and
steps, any color. (Color card mailed upon request.)

Hardware, nails, locks, hinges.

No paints, stains or varnishes furnished for interior.

No masonry, lath, plaster or plaster board furnished.

Screens, storm doors and storm windows not included--prices quoted
on application.

Stoops and steps included when shown in plans, cut to fit.

Reversed plans will be furnished without extra cost.

Bennett Summer Cottages are designed with the same care as Bennett Homes. The lumber and mill work furnished throughout is the same high grade as used with our best houses.

=We Guarantee Entire Satisfaction or Money Back=

We guarantee to furnish all lumber, shingles, finishing lumber, doors, windows, frames, floor and interior trim, hardware, nails, paints of sufficient quantity and equal to or better than the grades specified, to complete the house according to the plans and specifications on opposite page. We further guarantee that there will be no extras, and that all material will reach you in perfect condition. Should any shortages occur, we agree to replace the material either by shipping the necessary material or paying you whatever it costs to buy locally.

All of the material in these cottages comes to you completely ready-cut, every piece plainly marked. Plans and instructions are so simple and easily understood, that they can be erected in from three to five days by unskilled labor.

Every piece of material is guaranteed accurately cut to fit.

=Specifications for Bennett Special Garage=

Studding--2 × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 36 O. C. cut to fit.

Circular Rafters cut from 2 × 12 in. No. 1 Hemlock, cut to fit.

Siding--1 × 6 in. Fir novelty siding, dressed and matched, cut to
fit.

Hardware--All necessary hardware and nails included in selling
price.

Roof Sheathing--1 × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed and matched, cut
to fit.

Roof Covering--Bennett 3-ply roofing.

Doors--1 × 4 in. Ceiling, cut to fit.

Paint--Two coats paint for outside.

Floor--No material for floor is furnished. If such is desired, we
will, upon request, gladly quote prices.

=GARAGES=

Up to the Bennett Better-Built standard in every item, yet low priced. Very quickly erected. Well lighted, snug, substantial. Liberal space for cars, with working room aplenty at sides.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

=STUDDING=: 2 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 24 in. on centers. Cut to fit.

=RAFTERS=: 2 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 24 in. on centers, surfaced 4 sides. Cut to fit.

=SIDING=: 1 in. × 6 in. Clear Fir Novelty. Cut to fit.

=ROOF SHEATHING=: See individualized specifications.

=HARDWARE=: All necessary hardware and nails included in selling price.

=FLOOR=: No material for floor is furnished. If such is desired, we will upon request, gladly quote prices.

=WALL PLATES=: 2 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, double at top, single at bottom of studding. Cut to fit.

=ROOF COVERING=: See individual specifications.

=DOORS=: As shown in illustration. Glazed opening 8 in. × 8 in.

=WINDOWS=: See individual specifications.

=PAINT=: Sufficient quantity of Bennett House Paint for two good coats, colors as specified by purchaser.

=BUICK=

=ROOF SHEATHING=: 1 in. × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed, matched and cut to fit.

=ROOF COVERING=: Asphalt Slate-Surfaced Roll-Roofing. Shingles will be furnished at a slight additional cost, if desired.

=WINDOWS=: Two sliding sash windows and frames 26 in. × 26 in. glazed. For various sizes see price list.

=HUDSON=

=ROOF SHEATHING=: 1 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 2-1/4 in. apart. Cut to fit.

=WINDOWS=: Three 3-light sash, and frames, each light 10 in. × 20 in., glazed.

=ROOF COVERING=: Extra Clear Red Cedar Shingles, laid 4-1/2 in. to the weather.

For various sizes see price list.

=PEERLESS=

=ROOF SHEATHING=: 1 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 2-1/2 in. apart. Cut to fit.

=ROOF COVERING=: Extra Clear Red Cedar Shingles, laid 4-1/2 in. to the weather.

=WINDOWS=: Three 3-light sash and frames, each light 10 in. × 20 in. glazed.

=SIDE DOOR=: 2 ft. 8 in. × 6 ft. 8 in. mortised for lock set. For various sizes see price list.

=CADILLAC=

=ROOF SHEATHING=: 1 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 2-1/4 in. apart. Cut to fit.

=WINDOWS=: Three 3-light sash and frames, each light 10 in. × 20 in., glazed.

=ROOF COVERING=: Extra Clear Red Cedar shingles, laid 4-1/2 in. to the weather.

For various sizes see price list.

"THE CADILLAC"]

"THE PEERLESS"]

"THE HUDSON"]

"THE BUICK"]

MODERN EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR HOME

Bennett Plumbing Fixtures

_A BATHROOM LIKE THIS WILL BE A CREDIT TO YOUR HOME_

The Home Equipment Book offers a variety of high grade, attractive fixtures to choose from.

Be sure to get this book.

Bennett Pipeless Furnace

Cold weather comfort and convenience. Costs little more than a stove.

Heats the entire house with one register. Warm air is forced to all rooms and cold air is drawn off the floors.

Requires little attention. Burns any kind of fuel. Hard or soft coal, coke or wood.

Easy to install. A man and a boy can set it up in a single day.

No need to cut up your floors and walls.

Economical in fuel. Heats up quickly.

No heat wasted in the basement. Keeps cellar cool for fruits and vegetables.

_For sizes and prices see HOME EQUIPMENT BOOK._

HOME EQUIPMENT BOOK

A Guide For the Home Owner. It Will Help You Equip Your New Home With Modern Conveniences at a Saving.

_Send For Your Copy Today_

RAY H. BENNETT LUMBER CO., Inc.

Bennett Home Equipment Service

Puts the Finishing Touch on Home Comfort

An attractive sink, massive in construction, cast in one solid piece from best grade of gray iron and heavily white enameled. All corners are rounded to prevent accumulation of grease and dirt. Deep rim hides entire painted bottom of sink. Furnished with drain board on either right or left hand side. Length, 52 inches over all. Size of sink, 20 × 28 inches. _See Home Equipment Book for other styles and sizes._]

Combination laundry stove and heater. Heats laundry room and supplies hot water for domestic use. Has flat oval top plate, 16 in. wide, and 25-1/2 in. long. Will accommodate a wash boiler or six flatirons. Has durable grate with draw center. Water jacket surrounds entire firepot. Has capacity for heating 60 gallons of water. _See Home Equipment Book for price._]

Two-compartment laundry tub made from best grade of imported Portland cement and crushed granite. Moulded in one solid piece. Inside corners are nicely rounded so tub can be easily kept clean. Top edges are fitted with patent metallic rim and wringer guard. _See Home Equipment Book for other sizes._]

A kerosene heater which is absolutely efficient. Heats just as well as gas. Has double copper coils. Patented burner. No wicks. Heats water quickly and economically. Complete with kerosene tank of one gallon capacity. _See Home Equipment Book._]

Galvanized range boiler for storing hot water under pressure. Connected to water front in the kitchen stove or to a coil in the furnace, or heated by water heater. Insures a constant supply of warm water for domestic use. Furnished in 30, 40 or 52 gallon sizes. _See Home Equipment Book._]

=Heating, Plumbing, Lighting Service--Free=

Modern heating, sanitary plumbing and electric lighting are essential to home contentment. Let our service department solve your equipment problems without placing you under any obligations. Our experts will gladly give you reliable advice on every point.

You will find our Home Equipment Book an interesting guide in selecting fixtures to suit your taste.

BAKER, JONES, HAUSAUER, INC., PRINTERS BUFFALO, N. Y.

INTERIOR DECORATING SERVICE FREE

Sometime ago the thought came to us:

"We build our Bennett Homes soundly and artistically on the outside and inside. We use the finest trained talent in the country to give our home-builders the very best to be had in architecture and workmanship. Why not assist our home-keepers in selecting and arranging the furnishings of those homes?"

Every woman wants her home to express charm, personality, good taste. But every woman does not care to employ a high-priced interior decorator. Yet it must be conceded that someone who does nothing all day but plan colors, lights and furniture arrangement, can save, through wide experience, long days and nights of anxious thought for the home-keeper. To get just the prettiest arrangement for rooms really does take much valuable time and much trouble.

So we have taken into our Organization two women advisers for our home-keepers. These women are expert interior decorators who do nothing but plan for our Homes Beautiful. It does not matter whether your home and the amount of money you wish to spend be small or large--our experts will help you plan to the very best advantage with whatever you care to spend. Too, they will either plan entirely, or help you plan--as you choose. They know, thoroughly, every home that we build--every nook and corner of every one of them. They have furnished some many times over--every time differently. If you wish merely suggestions as to various color schemes in walls, floors, hangings, or if you wish to use furniture you already have, but in a new way--or if you desire to furnish your homes entirely, down to the last detail of picture hanging and effective plant-placing, they are glad and willing to answer any and every question and to give all advice in their power.

An especial feature of their service is helping you plan your kitchen efficiently, according to modern methods of steps and energy saving. They have planned many hundreds of model kitchens and can help you stock and arrange yours so that you will save time from drudgery of routine, for the enjoyment of a book, the good outdoors, or your social life.

Bennett Saving Will Pay Your Expenses to The Falls and Niagara Frontier

_See_ the world-wonder--Niagara Falls--only twenty minutes' ride from our door.

_See_ Beautiful Buffalo with its wonderful park and drives--the celebrated million dollar Albright Art Gallery--Lake Erie--Niagara River and Gorge.

_See_ the "home" of Bennett Homes--large lake steamers, enormous stocks of lumber, modern mills, carpenter shops, machines.

Come! We will deem it a pleasure to show you every possible courtesy. _Take advantage of this opportunity to travel!_

NIAGARA FALLS

ART GALLERY--BUFFALO]

_Enjoy a visit to_

_Ray H. Bennett Lumber Co. Inc._

_NORTH TONAWANDA--N.Y._

_Established 1902_