Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 103, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1912 — Extensive Plans For Beautifying Residence on Milroy Ave. [ARTICLE]

Extensive Plans For Beautifying Residence on Milroy Ave.

Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Rowles have planned extensive * improvements for their already beautiful residence on Milroy Ave. This was formerly the C. W. Coen property and was purchased about two years ago by Wm. Washburn,-who gave it to his daughter, Mrs. W. O. Rowles. Much work has already been done to beautify the interior of the house. New hardwood floors have been laid throughout and every room will be repapered and decorated. The entire house has been rewired by Duvall and Wartena and has one of the most complete lighting systems in the city. Special lighting fixtures were purchased in Chicago, the most beautiful of which is the dome that will hang in the dining room; it Is made of cut glass and bronze with the lights so arranged as to form a brilliant cluster.

A new addition Ib to bebuilt at the south side of the hoilfee that will serve as the kitchen, over which they are planning to construct a sun parlor. The present driveway on the east will be closed and one built on the opposite side of the house. Several thousand dollars will be employed in remodeling their home and when completed according to the plans, it will be among the most beautiful and luxurious homes in the city. It will probably be several weeks before Mr. and Mrs. Rowles receive at their palatial residence.