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The Press., 1897-03-11
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A T a Court of Probate holden at Ash
 "A ford. within and for the district of Ashford, on the 18th day of February, A. D. 1897
 Present. GEOR'IE o. BALCH, Judge. White adminis ratrtx on the estate of Eliza J.. Whit n, late of Ashford, within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrative and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising the same in a newspaper published in stafford three times, post in said town of Ashford, nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt. 4S-3WT GEORGE 0. BALCH, Judge.
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COLLECTORS NOTICE

Taxes in the town of Coventry are due the Collector March 1st, 1897. have warrant for the town clerks office on Saturday, March goth, 1897, from a. m. until o'clock p. m., and at the 22d, from Il o'clock a. m. until o'clock D. r
 N B.-To all taxes remaining unpaid May 1st, 1897, will be added legal interest and fees for collection. JOHN BROWN, Collector
 Coventry, Conn.,, Feb. 27, 1897. sw
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Agricultural
 Implements,

Agents for Eddy's famous Rough and Ready Flows, which are made with wrought steel beam, and either cast or steel mould boards, as desired, in all sizes-try one
 Also the Belcher & Taylor and famous "76" Flows, Cutaway and Disk Harrows, Planet Jr,, and other steel horse hoes and cutters
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GRASS SEEDS

Include everything of the seed kind, such as Timothy, Red Top, Red Medium Clover, Mammoth Clover, White, Alsyke and Grim son Clover, Central Park Lawn
 Grass mixture. Quality is the best, and prices as low as can be bought elsewhere of equal quality.
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Micky, the Trailer.
nIsTRICT OF sTAFFORD. ss. Pro.

NISTRICT -UF bTAFFURD, Ss. FTO- IJ bate Court, March 9th, 1897.
 Estate of Mary Colltns late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Timothy Collins, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate Of1ce in Stafford, in said district, on the 18th day of March, A. D., 1897, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given Of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Stafford in said District.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
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F. WAYLAND PRESTON ...AUCTIONEER.
 ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

AUCTION. - The Real Estate and Personal Property of the late Dexter Robbins of Village Hill, Wilmington, will be sold at Public Auction on Tuesday, March i6th, 1897, com mencing al 10 o'clock, and consisting of the farm suitably divided into moving and pasture, with buildings in good repair, horse. 12 years old, sound and kind, new milch COW. farrOw COW, farm wagons, 1 business wagon, buggy, ? harness. horse rake, blow, harrow, cultivator, and other forming tools. Creamer, churn and butter worker, swarmS bees, 1 Newcomb fly shuttle carpet loom, with warping machinery complete, tables, chairs, beds and bedding, stoves, clocks, crOckery, glassware, &c;, &c., l harp, l guitar, music books, carpenters tools, mason's tools and many other articles too nu- merOus to mention. Also five tons of good hay. Sale positive. rain or shine.
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COLLEGTOR'S NOTICE. All per- \ J sons liable to pay town tax of 20 mills on the dollar on list of 1896 also military and poll tax are hereby notified that will be ready to receive the same at w. E. Hanley's shoe store, Stafford Springs, on Monday, April 26th, and Saturday, May 1st, 1897, from a. m; to p. m. ; at w. V. OdelIs store, Staffordville, Wednesday, April 28th, from 10 a. m to 2 p. m.; at Post Of flee, West stafford, Thursday, April 29th from 10 a. m. to D. m. and at my Carriage Shop, Staff ford Hollow, every forenoon during the month of April. on dates not specified above. All taxes are due April 1st, 1897, and payable at par until May 1St, after which date interest at 9 per cent. per annum and legal fees for collection will pos itively be charged
 JOHN G. WIGHTMAN, Collector.
 Stafford Conn. March 9th. 1897.
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NOTICE.-A All persons liable to pay IN taxes in the town of Wilmington are hereby notified that I have a warrant to levy and col lect tax of 20 mills the dollar, together with their military and poll tax, made from the town list of 1S96 payable April 5th, 1897, and for the purpose of collecting same I will be at the se- iectmens office in South Wilmington, Friday, April 9th, 1897, from 1 o'clock p. m. to D. m., and at the Town Clerks office, on Wilmington Hill, Saturday, April 10th, from o'clock D. m to 3.30 D. m. Ali military and poll taxes must be paid before June 1st, 1897. Legal fees and addi- tionS will be made to those who neglect this mo- tice. D. c. DIMOCK, Collector.
 Wilmington, Conn, March 10th, 1897. 3w
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Black Dress StuffS.

The kinks and twists put into the stuffs for Spring leave little that is familiar in the weaves. Some are of mohair and wool and others silk and wool
 45-inch Mohair and Wool Novelty-a large and choice line of select designs at $125.
 20 new patterns in Jacquards, Mohalr Laces, Examines, etc., 44-inch wide, at $1.0O.
 At Toe, superior line of Silk Twist Dentelle. all-wool Jacquards, Mohair and Wool, fancies, etc.
 l5 stylish patterns in all-wool and Mohair, Hair and Wool, fancy novelties, the best line in city, at 50c.
 50-inch Worsted Novelty at 5Oc. reg ular $1.00 quality.
 50-inch all-wool Diagonal, exceptional value, at 59c, best former price $125 Choice designs in Mohair and Wool Novelties, confined to us, at $1.50, $1.75, $2 co, $2.50, very desirable for skirts.
 Rear Of main store.
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Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher died at the home of her daughter at Stamford, Mon day morning after long sickness. Her age was 94 and her death occurred on the tenth anniversary of her husbands death.
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Word comes from Cuba that change of attitude by Spain toward Americans has taken place. Hereafter guilty Amer jeans on conviction are to be expelled from the island instead of being otherwise punished.
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ATa a Court of Probate holden at staf

A T a Court of Probate holden at Staf- "A ford, within and for the district of Stafford. on the 18th day of Febuary, A. D. 1897.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 Upon the matter of an agreement of adoption presented to this Court, of Frederick Elmer Lynch, a minor aged seven years, 1t is ordered.
 That a hearing on said agreement be held at the Probate office, in Stafford, on the 18th day Of March, A. D., 1897, at 10 o'clock in the fore noon, and that notice be given to all persons tn- terested therein to appear before said Court at said time and place, and show cause, if any they have, why said agreement should not be approv- ed, by publishing this order for two weeks sue cessively, in The Press, newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy on the public sign post, in the town of stafford, nearest the place of residence of said minor, at least six days before the day herein before assigned for said hearing.
 MARCUS B. FISK. Judge.
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Small Fruits and
 ShrubberieS

We have arranged with the relia- ble nursery firm of J, w. Adams & Sons, of Springfield, Mass, and can furnish you with Apple, Pear, Peach and Plum trees, Currant, Strawberry, Blackberry and Rasp- berry plants, also all kinds of Shrubbery, for lawn and garden use, including roses. These goods are raised near by, and the quality will suit you.
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WALES.

The funeral of Mrs. Hardin c. Back 70, was held last week Thursday. Rev. George Wesson Davis officiating. Mrs. Back died at her home on a farm iu the northwest district Tuesday morning. She had suffered from a cancerfor many years She was we'll known and had a large num- Der of friends. Mrs. Back had for many years had a garden covering nearly ar acre of ground, in which fiourished during the summer quantities of old-fashioned flowers, and her many visitors were al, ways loaded upon their departure with the product cf the garden. Until quite recently Mrs. Back had not been willing to accept medical treatment. She leaves husband, her children having died some time ago, and leaves two sisters, Mrs. J N. 'Birrell of Wales, and Mrs. Brown o Stafford.
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SEED POTATOES.

We have always carried Choice Seed Potatoes, and this years as sortment includes Garments No. 1
 2 and 3, Rural New Yorker No, 2
 Rose, Hebron, White Star, etc. Maine and New York state grown
The Press., 1897-03-11

Greece has replied to the powers and declines to evacuate Crete, and will sub- init only to force. Already preparations for hostilities between Greece and Turkey are being carried on. It is not thought that the powers will immediately enforce their demands until further exchange of vlews on the subject. Greece's claim of a right to occupy the island on the simple ground of humanity undoubtedly has some effect, and public sentiment is in her favor
 The suit of the state against Timothy Harlow Abbe, the Enfield octogenarian, was nolled by States Attorney Eggleston Friday, before the March term of the criminal court adjourned for the term. MT. Abbe was arrested on the charge of arson, it being suspected that he had knowledge of the origin of the many fires on Enfield Street. The people of the town have been positive from the first that MT. Abbe's arrest was mistake and that he had no knowledge of the fires.
 The Alaska was the first boat to cross the ocean inside of a week, and she had 10000 horse power. Then came; the Etruria with 13.O0O, the Paris with 10000 and the Lucania with 3O,OOO. Now next January the great Oceanic, with 50,O00 horse power is to be launched. This great boat will be twenty five feet longer than the Great Eastern and capable of encirc1ing the globe at twelve knots an hour without recoaling. The vessel should cross the ocean in less than five days.
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WATCH THE Storn1er, at $50,

A Wheel that the man ufacturers guarantee to be made of first-class material, seamless tub ing, tool steel bearings, and the best of skilled labor used in it's con- struction. We have them in Ladies' and Gents styles, and can also fur nish them in smaller sizes for the little ones at low CT prices.
 ~lf you are looking at Wheels call and examine our line.
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FGGs FO } MATCHING. Barred H. Plymouth Rocks. Bradley and Bright strains.
 White WyandOttes - females mated with males not akin, of the noted John B. Felt strain.
 White LeghOrns-extTa large and fine, Of the Cornell, Jenny and t,rant strains.
 Eggs 50 cper 13 at the yaEdS-$1 per 13 when packed for shipping. A. 5 E ENTON,
 If Staffordville, Conn.
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Wash Fabrics.

New, bright, charming! The selections of careful and cultivated tastes, it's pleasant to roam through the great piles. new line of fine Printed Organdies,
 l9c a yard.
 Best former price, 25c. French Wool Challies,
 37 1-2c yard. Newest designs gold and silver, fancy figured Sateen, 25c yard. Linen Crash for Skirts,
 15c and 25c a yard. Rear Of main store.
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SFIELD.

Edward Eldridge of Mansfield Four Corners was arrested last Thursday by Constable Charles B. Willys on complaint of attorney $. B. Harvey, agent of the Connecticut Humane Society of Williman- tic Eldridge was charged with inhuman treatment of his stock, which included horse, COW. and pig, in that he had not provided suitable shelter or sufficient food during the winter. The case was brought before Justice of the Peace P. J. Danahey of Columbia, who held court at Mansfield Center. Eldridge was without counsel and asked for an adjournment un- til March 13 to enable him to prepare his defense, which was granted. Attorney s. B. Harvey prosecuted the case for the Humane Society,".
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Died.

Wales, 2d, Mrs. Harding G. Back, 70, Plainfield, 3d, E. Gurdon Cady, 71
 Stafford Springs, 9th, Mrs. Angel Nedeau, 70.
 Stafford Springs, 8th, Mary Ann, 38, wife of Eli Hall. Enfield, 9th, Henry Abbe, 75, Gurleyville, 3d, Mrs. Caroline Jacobs, 82
 Rrimfeld 9th. Mrs Rnth C. Monn- 8h.
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Married.

Stafford Springs. 10th, by Rev. J. I. Bartholomew, Thomas P. Jenkins and Miss Carrie St. Marie, both of Stafford.
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IT OUIS BOURASSA will sell at aue-
 \ 4 tion March 23d at 10 a. m., his Horses, Teams of all kinds, Harness, Hay, and House. hold Furniture. It"
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GurleyViIle.

School in district no. IA closes Wednes- day the 10th.
 Mrs. Caroline Jacobs who has been fail ing for long while passed away Wednes- day morning, the 3d. Funeral was held at the home of her daughter Mrs. o. H. Conant, Friday at 12 o'clock, Rev. B. F Raynor officiating. Interment in Pleasant Valley cemetery. .-
 Rev. c. w. Anderson, of Providence R. l., will lecture in he Gurleyville M. E. church Friday evening, March 12th, at 2, 30 o'clock. His subject will be, Camp ing Out or minister fishing and foresting among the hills and lakes of New Hamp- shire" Admission 15cts. for adults, and 10cts. for children under 15 years of age.
 Rev. G. w. Anderson will preach in the M. B. church Sunday morning and even- ing, the 14th.
 Mrs. John Wood (wife of our mail carrier) while attending the funeral ot Mrs. Jacobs last Friday fell on the ice breaking her leg just above the knee She was taken home and Dr. Weldon, oi Wtlhmantic, assisted by Dr. Johnson, ot Mansfield Depot, reduced the fracture,
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HNO LET-A pleasant cottage of 8
 \ rooms on Prospect street, near West-Main street. Good garden and excellent water. Rent very reasonable. Apply to MRS. L. L.WARNER. &
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Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanh us serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com mitted to the waste basket without attention
 This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrib- CTS until a definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
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and SUMMER

SEED TIME will soon be here and we are better fixed than ever to serve you. We have large assortment in packages and bulk. Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn, Field Corn, Beet Seed, Parsnip, Cab bage, Carrot, etc.
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Smith & Murray,
 IA Bargain Among the EnbrOidGriGS.

We are not losing any money on the regular 25c Cambric Elm broideries we are selling just now at 12tc yard. Some one loses, of course, but the loss is in St. Gall, in far-away Switzerland.
 Main store, center. Fine English Dinner Ware, at prices a fourth less than you are asked to pay at most places,
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NOW is the time to list your farms if IN you wish to dispose of them this spring. J. s. SMILEDGE, Real Estate Exchange, ofnce at residence, Grant Ave-, stafford Springs If
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Born.

Born. Stafford, (Orcuttville) 4th, a son to P. J. Hanley.
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Miscellaneous
 Agricultural Goods

Steel Road Scrapers, Garden Bar rows, Canal and Dirt Barrows, Seed Sewers, Hoes, Forks, Shov- els, Garden Rakes. A large as- sortment. Shall be glad to have you look over our line. Call and see us.
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SNN0NNNNNNN/oNI INN&NNNNNNNNN(

NOTICE.-I hereby forbid all persons IN horboring or trusting my wife, Loretta Blair as shall not pay any bills of her contract ing after this date. ELBRIDGE BLAIR
 Wilmington, Conn.,, Feb. q, 1897. 3ws
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LOR SALE. CHEAP Fine toned or ' gan, in good order. Inquire of E. L. BURR
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DRESS-MAKING- done at 25 High
 AJ street. SUSAN MANN, 2W+
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Silver has been growing weaker day by day and the actual value of a silver dollar is now less than 50 cents.
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WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCK w EGGS for Hatch1ng-as good as any in America-males and femalPs not related.-eggs 5G cents per 13. A. II. SIMONDS, Stafford.
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HAY FOR SABE.-Best Quality at
 \ \ 4S-4w* FRED HITCHCOCK PLACE.
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thursday Evening. March II. s97.
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NNO RENT.-Desirable tenement of ten 1 Rooms on Maple street. c. B. NEWTON.
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FOR SALE, CHEAP-A good Farm
 \ Horse, 12 years old. FRANK E. CONVERSE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-23
/ CHRISTMAS MUSIC.

At Mayfiower Congregational Church next
Sunday morning the following music will
be given by the choir Mrs Josephine Brem-
erman EdrntI1ids Miss Josephine Hyde, Mr.
II. G. Coldwell and Mr. F. B. Fowler:
Behold, + Bring You Good Things. Goss
Hail, Thou LOng-expected Jesus go.
ss........;.;. Mendelssohn-Jackson
sa Lille N Town Of Bethlehem schnecker
''It Came Upon the Midnight Clear.
...... .......... ...................G lichrlSt
Bethlehem ..a..............Ba Bartlett
At the First Baptist Church the following
will be given under Arthur =. Preston. Or
ganist and musical director, with quartet
and chorus. Choir of one hundred voices:
Morning service:
Organ-''Voluntary' ............... Guilmant
Carol-"Come Ye Lofty 49,: Victor Baier
Hymn-"Joy to the World the Lord
Solo and cherqs,-"rhe Story OF he
cuintet1aIn the Little Town Of
DuetB BsIh5gSe Night. s E bbs osse4t
Anthem-~There were Shepherds Lansing
Hymn" Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Organ Solo-"Christmas Offertory,'
processionai- The Manager i;... ha i'd Baier
Carol-'Ring the Merry Christmas Bells
Hymn. Antioch
aRlarehs choras@o wonderful E T
lage of Bethlehem
Solo by Mrs. Lucy Posey.
Anthem Arise Shine .............. Lansing
Offertory-Soprano solo.
Hymn-'"rhe Wondrous Story
Below is the programme for the Christmas
service at the First Presbyterian Church.
Morning service:
''Send Out Thy Light ...s........... Gounod
Quartet.
6oio-'sWhen Marshalled on the Night
~ PlainS ...................... BaSSIoru
S. Morris Meek.
"It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Camp
Quartet.
Evening service;
Prelude-"A ndante i'm A"............. Merkel
Mrs. c. #. Hansen.
~Sing and Rejoice ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Barnby
Quartet
Trio Serenade.' for harp. violin and
Domin MEX Montan Guy Montani, Casper per
Montani.
''Hark! Hark My Soul .......... .Houseley
Quartet.
Eolo-"Glory to Cod 4................B Book
Miss Grace Akass.
Mrs, C. f. HANSEN.
''Calm on the Listening Ear" .Marston
Quartet.
EChrstmas CaroP' ................ Eilenberg
Dominck Guy and Casper Montana
rBehold / Bring You Good Tidings .Barnby
Quartet,
Prostitute in b. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thomas
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-23
EMPLOYEES GIVEN A CHANCE.
EahnIey &. McCrea Incorporate as a
stock Company. ee

The wholesale millinery firm of Fahnley
& McCrea was incorporated yesterday as
stock company in order to permit the en-
ployes of the establishment to take stock.
in the business. The firm heretofore has
been a copartnership, consisting of Fred
eriek Fahnley and Robert II. McCrea, who,
thirty-three years ago, began in small
way the business which has grown to be
one of the most important in the city.
There is no larger millinery establishment
in the West, its sales aggregating 81 100000
a year, and its territory including the en-
tire South. The members of the firm have
for some time been DESTROYS of relieving
themselves of some of the cares incident to
the management of the business, and this
is one of the primary reasons inducing them
to take the present step. BY permitting
the employees to take an interest in the bust
ness the responsibility of conducting it will
be divided. In order that the employees
may possess d further incentive to take
stock, the entire stock has been fixed at
only $125,C0O divided into 500 shares. and
II is understood that all employees will be
allowed to take stock at par.
The articles of Incorporation were filed
yesterday and the board of directors for
the first year is made to consist of Messrs.
Fahnley and McCrea and the following en-
ployes: August +. Dietricks, Afford A.
Barnes, William III. Cook and Franklin l..
Spahr. A meeting will be held to-day, at
which time the various officers OF the cor
noratfoa will be elected
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-23
MISS CLEYENGER'S ODD SUIT.
Asks for Damages for Loss of Voice
While Hunting Apartments.

Miss Harriet Clevenger Is the plaintiff in
suit for damages brought some time ago
against the When Clothing Company. Miss
Clevenger claims she has practically lost
her voice, and AYERS the defendants are re-
sponsible for her, trouble. The case went to
trial yesterday before a jury in Room 2,
Superior Court. Miss Clevenger is twenty
two years of age. rShe was educated for
the stage, she claims, but in 1895 was en-
gagged in teaching elocution in this city. In
January of that year. as averred, she Sc
cured the use of rooms on the second floor
of the When building for the purpose of
conducting school of elocution. She
rented the apartments of Adolph Bretzloff,
who, it is claimed, was the agent of the
building. In 1895 the When building was
remodeed AS charged by the plaintiff, she
came down to the building one bitterly cold
morning in February, 1895, and found her
room badly torn UP. The plastering had
been knocked from the walls. Miss eleven
ger as claimed, started out to look for
other quarters, and spent two hours in the
streets visiting the agents of various build
ings. While thus engaged she says she
contracted a severe cold, which so affected
her throat and vocal organs that her voice
has since been greatly impaired. 1t is
claimed she was compelled to abandon her
classes, and lost considerable money in this
way. Her attorneys say she was able to
earn from $50 to $T5 a week on. the stage as
q soubrette prior to her illness. They aver
she has since attempted to follow her pro-
feSSion, but has been compelled to give up
several engagements on account of her
voice. 50 -s u
The defense is that Miss Clevenger did
not rent apartments from the When COM
pany. 1T is averred she secured the rooms
from BretZloff, who was not the agent OF
the building, but was the janitor, and had
no authority to let out rooms
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-23
l. o. o. F. BUILDING BIDS.
A score Received-BedfOrd stone Will
Probably BE Used.

The Odd Fellows committee which has
the new Grand Lodge Hall project in hand
Is now wrestling with bids for the new
structure. About twenty were opened at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon. but there are
several different elassifications of bids, and
no results were reached. There are three
different kinds of material bid on-Indlana
stone, granite and red sandstone. The bids
FOR the various materials were close, and 1t
will require some figuring to decide which
bids are the lowest and best. Only about
four or five bids were for the entire work
The others were for separate parts. such as
tie stone work, the brick work, the iron
work, the carpenter work, etc 1t may be
that the contract will not be let in an en-
tirety- The committee has yet TO decide
whether Indiana stone. granite or red sand
stone shall be used. though it is probably
IS good as settled that the stone win come
from Bedford. The committee will meet
again to-day, by which time II IL expected
the bids will be tabulated in such a way
that an award can be made Members OF
the committee say. however. that the award
VIII not be made at present. owing 10 the
inhinction suit pending. which was brought
~ Architects Nonnegut & Bohn.