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The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
WILL BE NO ROOF GARDEN.
Gas Syndicate Magnates Here and
Talk of Gas and Gardens.

G. F. Dieterich and A. B. Proal, who own
the majority of the stock in the Indian
apolis Gas Company, arrived in the city
They will remain in Indianapolis until
Wednesday i'm order TO make thorough
inspection Of the company's property, look
after the new reducing station at Twenty
fourth street. etc. The gas service next
year, Mr. Dieterich said. will be a vast i'm
provement over that Of last winter al
though he contended that it is absolutely
impossible, without the aid of mammoth
pipes to supply a service that will not
get weak when drawn on excessively by
all consumers
"How soon will your new building be
complcled?" was asked.
Not until spring. he replied. 1--WE had
hoped to have it done by November, but
delay of four weeks In getting the iron
here wiz prevent that"
And will the roof garden project be
carried out?"
'Oh," said Mr. Dieterich, 'T don't think
there is anything in that A roof garden
in indianapolis wouldn't be appreciated in
the least / have lived all my life in New
testify that the roof gardens there are
patronized only by the floating element
visitors who come from distance and go
to the gardens TO pass away the time.
You don't see resident New Workers there.
In indianapolis the floating population is
not large enough for that. / fail TO see
why anyone here would fancy getting on
a street car, going to our building and ride
to the top for visit 10 roof garden
when you have such pretty homes. such
think there will be roof garden. There
was some little talk of il but that was ALL"
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
Y. w. c. A. ROOMS.
Residence Next to Plymouth Church
Secured--Physical Instruction.

The board OF managers Of the Young
Women's Christian Association have taken
the residence at NO. 139 North Meridian
street, next to Plymouth Church, for the
association rooms. The officers of the Y.
w. c. A. are: President, Mrs. +. +. Nc
Crea; vice president, Mrs. Z. l.. Griffith; re-
cording secretary, Mrs Grace Wood; corre-
spending secetary, Mrs. L. w. Fisher;
treasurer. Mrs. Alfred Stratford. The board
of directors: Mrs. Z. G. Cornelius, Mrs.
w. w. Winslow, Mrs. N. II. Kipp. Mrs.
r.. W. Furnas. Miss Julia Moore. Mrs. ]. J..
Brown, Miss Mary Butler. Mrs. J. H.
Loves, Mrs. A. B. Mitchell. Mrs. II. G..
GAYLORD and Mrs. L. II. Wales Miss Bessie
Wells, of this city, who graduated from
the Boston School Of Physical Culture last
June has been engaged as physical director
and assistant secretary. The association
comprises five departments of work-the
physical social. economic. educational and
religious. Each will be under the special
care of competent young woman instruc-
tor. There will be Bible classes and in
struction Sundays.
The women who have undertaken this
work have met utmost encouragement.
There are nearly two hundred member
ships, and number OF contributions have
been received. There Is field for the work.
The situation has been thoroughly can
vassed during the past six months.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
BIDS FOR NEW HOSE.
Prices Range from 6S to 90 Cents
Police Appointments.

Prices Range from 6S to 90 Cents
Police Appointments.
Bids were received yesterday by the
Board of Safety for the sale to the city of
five thousand feet OF fire hose. Eleven
bids, ranging from 65 cents to 80 cents
a foot were received. The contract will
be awarded next Monday. after further
consideration of the samples submitted
The contract for repairing hook and lad
der truck No. 3 and chemical engine No.
was awarded to Bernd Brothers for sl2l TO-
schweikle & Prange will repair hose wagon
No for $3.50.
The appointment of the following special
policemen was confirmed by the board: B.
r. Stevens. s. F. Wilson. James Holoran
Frank Lewis, II. X Pruitt, ID. NJ. Shep-
lace cathes, F. J. Griffith. Joseph r. Sea-
The following men were granted special
Adams, Z. c. willeth. James Benkner, John
Johnson, George #. Crockett, c. +. Good
Patton, w. f. Douglas and A. Souers, for
the Union Railway Company; Levi Jameson
for South Calvary Baptist Church; George
avenue; Charles II. knight. indianapolis
Cycle Club; Patrick Cleary, Denison House I;
Edward T. Buscher. Grand and English
Robert NJ. Machett, indianapolis Stove
Company. Special police powers for the
Merchant force were confirmed as follows:
w. ID. West. District so: c. 5. Allen. Dis
trict IS. and John Whittinghill. District 81
Roy D. Fielding, who was appointed for
the fire force to go into one OF the new
buildings. declined and William II. Porrier
was appointed to All the vacancy The
board confirmed the appointment of
Stephen Childers and John w. Perkins as
members of the fire force. they having
served the required sixty days on proba-
ton.
Superintendent Powell was authorized to
employ ten extra patrolmen for Wednes-
day. Thursday and Friday account OF
the large crowd that will be IN the city,
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
BOYD & JONES,
80 East washington St.
WATCHING FOR CROOKS.


The first robbery OF the week was re-
ported to the police yesterday. While Mrs
Henry g. Thornton. of No. ssl North Della
ware street, was at the Union Station
yesterday afternoon 10 meet some friends.
thieves entered her home and departed
with a gold watch. which was an heirloom
pair OF opera glasses, stick pin and
about $50 in money. Mrs Thornton was
not away from home over an hour and the
thieves must have seen her depart and
then entered the house.
Special police protection has been pro-
vlded for this week and II is thought that
the great number OF robberies which usual
" occur viii not be reported this year A
nu.nber OF policemen are In citizens clothes
and all suspicious characters will be ar
rested The detectives are watching the
trains and already a number OF supposed
crooks have been held up and given their
choice OF being arrested or leaving town
Several OF the more suspicious characters
have been arrested and will spend the week
Ia the workhouse.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
THEY WERE ISLANDERS
STORIES ABOUT REV. MIR. wAMBs-
GANss WERE EASILY REFUTED.
German Evangelical Church Congre-
CATION Holds Big Meeting
and Takes Action.

The congregation of the German Evan
gelical Church at McCarty and New Jersey
streets is considerably stirred up over an
alleged attempt to blackmail its pastor.
Rev. Fred wambsganss. The church has
very large membership. and is recognized
power IN evangelical circles. The pastor.
Rev. Mr.. Wambsganss, is a man about thir-
ty years of age, who came to indianapolis
from Pittsburg some FIVE years ago.
One day in the fall of 1891, the story runs,
Mr.. Wambsganns went to a house on Henry
street to assist in the christening of q
Danish child. About IL o'clock at night he
started to his home in the southeastern
part Of the city. intending to go north on
Mississippi street to Warrington, thence
east to the viaduct, and by that route
home. When he reached Pearl street he
stepped into an alley for moment and
policeman laid hands on him. After
some commotion he succeeded in establish
ing his identity and was allowed to go
home. The incident was forgotten until
one day about two years ago. when a
funeral was held on South East street and
Rev. Mr.. Wambsganss ofhciated A hack
driver who was present asserted that ne
had helped that man out or "scrape
once, and thus stories which have been
going the rounds ever since became started;
the eyes of his congregation, but two weeks
ago Charles Stuckmeyer and Frederick
Meyer. prominent members or the church,
advised the pastor to lay his case before
the board Of trustees aeThis was done.
Sunday before last a meeting was at
tended by $50 voting members Of the
church. A great deal of interest was man.
ifested and by a unanimous vote-a resolu-
ton was adopted declaring the rumors
base SANDERS and wholly without
Mr.. Meyer and others claim to know the
origin of the stories and assert that they
come from a professional man whom the
pastor has deprived of some business. Mr..
Wambsganss was placed In an embarrass-
ing position, although his congregation and
cence. He is a man whose character has
been irreproachable.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
Central College Opening.

The opening exercises OF the Central
College of Physicians and Surgeons will
occur Thursday morning at 0 o'clock. Since
last year the building at the corner of
Pennsylvania andeSouth streets has been
thoroughly overhauled and several addI-
tional laboratories equipped. which will
greatly increase the facilities for teaching
A free dispensary has been fitted up. where
worthy poor may receive treatment at all
times. The faculty of the college say that
the three years course adopted has been
successful. and the prospect Tor large
attendance this year is bright. A consid-
erable number of students have already
matriculated. The chief address Thurs
day morning will be delivered by Prof. L.
L. Todd.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
MURDERER ROCKERS PLEA.
He VIII Allege Insanity from
Troubles and whisky.

AIonzo Rocker, who murdered his wife
and almost succeeded in killing Mrs. Emma
Pees and himself, will fight his case in
court, alleging insanity. caused by domestic
troubles and whisky. He Is to be defended
by Willard Robertson.
tinues. Yesterday Thomas King, who had
been acquainted with Rocker for sixteen
years testified to Rockers former good
character He said that while Mrs. Rocker
remained with her husband. he was in
dustrious and sober. but that when she for
sock him for bad characters his life changed
and he became dissipated.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
With 100000 Additional Burden, the
City Put I'm n Position to Have
Clear Financial Sailing.
LARGE DEBT WIPED OUT
1T WAS A HERITAGE FROM THE
SULLIVAN ADMINISTRATION.
New Bicycle Ordinance and One
Changing street Names Introduced
I'm Council Last Night.

The general appropriation ordinance pro-
viding for the city's revenue for the year
1886 was introduced in the Council, last
night. and. Notwithstanding the fact that
an act OF the last Legislature added a
burden of $4,000 per annum TO the city in
providing for the payment of street sweep
ing expenses out OF the general fund and
the appropriation Of $4,000 for park pur-
poses. the city will be more than able to
pay out without any Increase in the tax
levy. The amounts appropriated by the or
dinance for the various departments of the
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
Engineer Linson Cured.

John r. Iinson. the railroad engineer
who was arrested in connection with the
Ida Gehhart case and sent to the Central
Hospital for the Insane, will be released
to-day as cured. He was the victim of a
whisky and morphine debauch at the time
there being no shadow OF evidence against
him in relation to this case the charge will
be dismissed. Linson was en- route to
Ohio, when he happened to stop off In
West Indianapolis on the day OF the dread
full discovery. and the public mind accused
him OF the foul deed in the absence OF any
other person TO accuse.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
VIII Increase P.et-ss.rtems.

The city Board OF health has notified
Coroner Castor that the return natural
causes viii not be sufficient in death re-
turns. but the specific cause OF death must
be given. He says 1t viii largely increase
the number of post-morte.i :. for which the
county will have 70 pay, as the coroners
have been letting go as 'astural causes"
cases where there were no suspicious Cir
cumstances.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
Cant. seth Matthew. Missing.

Word was received at the police station
yesterday 10 make search for Capt. Seth
Matthews, of Matthews's Station. who has
been missing since last Friday. Mr.. Mat
thews is about ffty-six years OF age and
is said to be a sufferer from rheumatism
OF the heart. Ii is also stated that when
he disappeared he is supposed TO have
carried a large sum of money. the proceeds
of the sale of his farm. Matthew's 5
station is small way station. eighteen
miles southwest Of the city. on the l. &
V railroad.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

His Coachmnn Charged with Assault
and Battery.

The most distinguished witness that has
been subpoenaed In the Police Court for
many a day testified yesterday in the case
of the state VS.. Robert Robinson. Robinson
is the Governors coachman and had been
arrested for assault and battery. The offense
was pushing a man out of a house, but the
evidence showed that he had been left in
care OF the house and had right to do
what he did Governor Matthews testified
as TO the defendants good character for
peace and quiet. Robinson was dismissed.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

two strips of property ned by it. lying
yided by East street. ,fhe company says
it intends to build a freight depot on this
ground between East and New Jersey
street crossing. the totas cost OF the two
buildings to be 100000. z nele are already
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
VEHICLE WOOD GOES UP.
National Association Advances Price.
10 Per Cent.

A significant meeting OF the National
Vehicle Wood Stock Association was
held at the Bates House yester-
day. The members succeeded in
eluGing the newspaper men and the true
import OF the meeting was not known un-
I'll all those present had left the hotel
However. IL was given out that the asso-
ciafton voted an advance OF 10 per cent
In the price OF goods. the increase TO take
e1ect Immediately. Among those present
were B. +. Van Bebren, of Evansville;
Peter Weiss. OF Jackson. Tenn: H. II
Crosiey. o' Memphis, and NJ. r. Campbell.
of Tullahoma. Tenn.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

Evansville volksfreund Publishing Com
pany. Of Evansville. capital stock $4,000;
Ohio and Indiana Natural Gas Company. of
indianapolis. capital stock. $4,000: direc-
tors-Edward Hawkins. II. B. Smith and
Richard @. Kerlin.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
Reunion OF the ola Guard.

The annual reunion of the Thirteenth
Indiana Regiment viii be held in the Cir
curt Court room. on Wednesday. Election
OF officers and other important business
viii be transacted.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

A glass OF Cooks Extra Dry Imperial
Champagne with your meals cures indiges-
fiOn =
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

IL Wants tn Put Five More Tracks
Across East street.
The Monon railroad has asked the Board
OF Public Works for permission to lay five
new tracks across East street 10 connect
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
AND RETURN
PENNSYLVANIA LINE.

CHOICE OF ROUTES.
Going via Louisville and return, same
route, or going via Louisville and return
ing via Cincinnati
The official route for G. A. r. and Wild
ers Brigade. Special train of first-class
coaches and sleeping cars will leave IN
dianapolis Tuesday, Sept II, at 7:S0 p. m.
stopping at battle fields route. This is
fields. Tickets on sale Sept. s. 9. 10. II. Is.
is. IL. 1S and 10. Good returning until Oct. 8.
For further Information call at Office. No.
AZ West Washington street, No. 46 Jackson
place, Union Station, or address.
w. F. HAvENS,
Secretary Wilder's Brigade Committee.
Statehouse.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
TailOr-Made Suits

The season Is here when the ladies are
thinking Of laying aside their Shirt Waists
and Serge Skirts. and the Tailor-Made Suit
for cooler weather at once suggests itself.
We have them at prices from $3.50 to SIS.
lined with silk. made or fine materials. and
In sizes to suit everybody. Come and look
IT them anyhow.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

A magnificent mahogany Upright Piano.
slightly damaged in case. $275; easy pay
ments; cost $3.50.
WULSCHNER & SON,
Is and 50 North Pennsylvania Street.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

The Greatest Show,
Surprising the State Fair in interest for most
and gardeners is Wis TO the large Seed Establish
ment of J. A EvERiTT'S, l23 West washington
street. The public cordially invited 70 come and
see how q large seed business Is conducted. Every
thing 10 date in the way of methods machinery
for doing the business accurately ana speedily.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

Dunlap's Celebrated Hats
And all the other new styles at Seaton's
Hat Store, q North Pennsylvania street.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

The Brenneke Academy.
Mr.. Brenneke will reopen his school OF
dancing next week in his new academy,
corner North and Illinois streets.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

se.55-OFFICIAL ROUTE-ss.55
CHATTANOOGA, TENN,
Is THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE.
Choice Of routes going through Louisville
returning throught Cincinnati. See notices
OF special service in other columns of this
paper. GEO. E. ROCKWELL.
D. p. A
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

Dining Tables and SideboardS
FOR FAIR WEEK.

BeginninE Tuesday morning and
lasting i've days.
Eve-y Dining Table I'm the house In
cluded I'm this sale.
LOOK At THESE PRICES.
Sfx-Foot Antique Table ~ %
slx-FoOt Antique Tabfe...... BIO
$ix-Fo0t Antique TabIe 4.OS
Six-Fo0t Antique Table. e.......... 7.5O
Efght-Foof Antique Table. S.0S
xen-Fo0t Antique Table. ESQ
Elght-Foot Antique Table. .14.OO
f11teen Large Quartered-Oak Side
rOards, with 4Ox1S Inch bevel mir
Ror. nnely polished. former price
$500, this week $3.50.
Watch the newspapers for other
prices.
Also see our line OF Carpets. Dra-
Derfes, Wall Paper Queensware, etc.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17
The Greafe.t sho~.

Insure your home in the Glens Falla
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

NJ. II. Raschg. dentist 81 E. Washington street :
FoR Fine Cigars PERSONS. l2 North Penn.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

Latest things IN Hoeksrs.-wm. L Elder.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-09-17

TrsH-I-MINeo Cigar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-30
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE-SEyENTY-FIVE ACRES OF FINE
valuable timber land near the Potomac river, be-
lew Washington, comprising white oak cedar and
pine: Only $500. K. A. PHILLIPS
de2S-3t 1922 New. York ave.
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FOR RENT-1916 10TH ST. N.W.-EIEGANT 4
story and cellar stone dwg.: II rms. bath, but
lers pantry. linen closets, &C.; every known con-
venence; reasonable offer refused. JAS VI.
YORK K son, 9DS-.Ii4 G. NV. de2T-3ts
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1911 y st NV, Sr. 30 ll1O and liz q st NV,
203+ Hillyrr pl, Tor. so entire building.
1142 st NV Sr. 80 Ca33 637 POmeroy Ar. 10 80
1l5 IL NV. st&dw, Or. rs .2l3 y II nv rear). 10
114S Corcoran NV Tor. i5 il5 l. at Sc, Or. g
SEE FURNISHED HOUSE COLUMN.
THOS. ]. FISHER CO.,
dc2S-tf 1924 + st. NV.
FOR RENT-HANI,SOME, NEARLY NEW, SPLEN-
did condition; excellent neghhorhood: s rooms
large parior; all mod imrs. furnace: back alley;
and lines: rent reduced to SO: COG
18th Apply ut 800. Stablng to rent, cheap.
d2oSts
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FOR RENT MISCELLANEOUS

FOR RENT-REMING1ON TYPEWRITERS AT THE
REMINGTON OFFICE; modern machine; perfect
condition guaranteed, with stand; delivered free
in city; month applies purchase OF new
when directly following rental.
WYCkoFF. sEAMANS & BENEDICT,
d19-tf Coz. 9Th and SIS. NV.
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FOR RENT-OFFICEs.

FOR RENT MODERN OFFICE ROOMS WITH
steam heat, electric light. elevator, telephone.
jan tor service; from 81. 80 per month up:
extras. METZEROTT BLDG, 1llO-I112 + st. NV.
d2S-lm
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MALE OR FEMALE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
MALE.

WANfED-TLACE As COACiIMAN BY YOUNG
white man; is competent driver and understands
care of carriages and harness. well recommends ii.
Apply 10 LurZ BRO, 497 Pa. d30-2t'
WANTED-A POSITION AS CLERK In ANY
mercantile business; years experience in gen.
erai merchandising; furnish best reference.
Address CLERK. Star Office. It,.
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FOR RENT-A GROOM AND CELLAR BRICK
house; 1857 d ST. s.w.; hot AMI cold water and
bath, and latrobe heat; rent, $3.50. Inquire at
go 49, st. sw. lcocnerl. de2s-3ts
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FOR RENT
1431 Nj av. r.amS24 90 1913 7th he 7r ami "a 90
1927 av, ami. % so &c Mass ave me- Or. 10 90
Houses in nice, clean courts ut $40 and SD.
de2S-3t LATDtER 4 NESBIT, 1921 q st.
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FOR RFNT-FI;AH:

FOR RI.NT-S SINGLE ROOMS AND SUITES, WITH
private bath, heat ana light, at the 'Geioa,
sos Eth st. n.w.; terms very reasonable.
GEO. f. EMNONS " CO.,
d2S3t l2lS + st. NV.
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WANfED-AN EDUCATED FRENCH OR FRENCH
Swiss nurse or nursery goyerness for young chill
dren- Call 1901 Mass. ave. NV, 10 a.ni.; need
apply unless fulfill the above require
de27-3U'
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FOR RENT
French Hotel, 1ith

EOR RENl-
French Hotel, 1ith
and Pa ave. ...SS3.33
40 11th NV. 12r. ..I5.@
St&dw 1924 18th NV. 66-G7
1920 Corcoran. l1r. IS. 90
1918 9th NV, 11r. :. 10. 90
1906 X NV. 9r&sta. 1000
St&dw 1925 tin ne. 81. on
1888 II NV, Or ...33. 90
122J Sth nv, Tor. -.J.oO
1902 Riggs ri, l0r. 81 oD
1923 Wallach pl, 7r.3o.OO
1902 6tn st NV, Ir. 30. ~
1402 Pa ar NV, 7r. 81 90
de21-3t ALBERT
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HORSES AND VEHICLES.

FOR SALE-HANDSoME NEW BROUGHAM:
built to order for private use, but used;
Will sell at considerable reduction from original
cost ROBT. CALLAHAN, 9Th ST. and La. ave.
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G33 VI NV, ar. .....21.5O
50I LIST he. Ir......2l 80
Store GIL l. NV. 1850
a36 VI NV, 5r.-...l5.DO
PA 18th nv. 5r. 500
20iS Sth NV, 1r....l5.00
800 II Ne, 4r&st. 100
3l2 5th ne, Or. .-..-l4-00
1872 ldth So. Or. ..12.OO
PIG 9th NV, Or. .ll.G0
1919 Del nv sw, Or. 800
Col Madrs' ct. 4r....S.00
61S VI n, Ar. 500
Office TINS G3I L NV
F. FOX, go f st. NV.
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SUBURBAN PROPERTI

FOR PENTHOUSE AND EIGHT ACRES OF
good furm land Deanwood, ID. T. JOHN
T. TAYLOR, 1919 ST. t2s.jt
FOR SALE-OR ENCHANGE-TWO BEAUTIFUL
tracts OF land vicinity Of Chevy Chase lake; $40
per acre; or will exchange for improved property
In city. Address S. f. b.. Star ONCE de2S- It.
ABOUT MILE Of CHEVY CHASE TERMINUS,
beautiful small tract. "a acres. to settle estate
Will DO sold, $3.50 per acre: worth 81 OO1 per
acre: near ground held at Toe. per square foot.
Also about 10 acres with comfortable sew en- room
dwelling, &c-. $3.50 per acre, including improve
ments- ATTORNEY. Box 315, city L. o. dc:2S -2t'
FOR SALE-kENILwORTH, d. c. CHOICE LOIS.
$50, 500 aad S25u-$1 down and 81 weekly;
money loaned to build homes. ALLEN W, NAL
LERY & CO.. 624 ST. NV. d2I
FOR RENT-NICE 81 BURBAN HOME: 5R HOUSE
stable and outbuildings: acres of ground: on
Sheriff road: only $lO5O no. ALLEN W. NAL
LERY CO.. go Ut. do1