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The Detroit times., 1915-11-11
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS
City of Detroit. Mich. Nov. 4, 1915
PROPOSALS FOR SAL
,vACIMC THE WRECKED
BELLE ISLE BRIDGE

Sealed proposals addressed to the
Department OF Public Works. Detroit.
Mich. and endorsed Proposals for
Salvaging the Wrecked Belle Isle
Bridge" will be received at this Of
nee until Thursday. Nov. rs. at 10
O'Clock a. M. for furnishing the la
Dor. materials ana equipment for re-
covering and removing all the iron
and wood OF tho wrecked Belle Isle
Bridge. except the timbers and door
ing of the protective crib OF me draw
span pier. which will be lcIt undam-
aged In position. Each bidder Is ex-
pected TO visit the locality OF the
work and to make his own estimate
of the difhculties and facilities at
tending the execution OF the work,
including local conditions and all
other. CONTINGENCIES. All the mater
wise noted. will become the property
good or damaged condition. The sue
cessful bidder nRist conform TO all
laws and requirements OF the u. 8.
government and make his own ar
rangements for any concessions he
expects TO obtain from the same. All
obstructions are 60 he removed from
the river bed whether of salvage
value or not, except stone and tim
Der work of piers, the removal OF
which will constitute another con-
tract
II r. expected that the work will
commence within ten t0) days after
tho confirmation OF the contract and
must be folly completed within sew
onty (7o) days Of the said con6rma.
tion. The contract will embrace all
The Detroit times., 1915-11-11
N0TICE.STREET PAVING
ASSESSMENT
BOARD OF ASSESSORS OFFICE.
Detroit. Nov. 3, 1915.
Paving Notice No. 1885.
WILDEMERE AVENUE
Section 2.

To Alfred r. stephens, Chas. L.
Damn. II. Cone, J. n. stewart s. J.
Moore. Grace Gill. Walter Gill. NJ. w.
Wooley. Montclair Land Co. Timothy
Duty, A. ii. Pearsall. G. a. Damn. D.
NJ. White. A. J. vanDenhemel, and
to all other persons owning, occupy
ing or otherwise interested in any OF
the lots and premises fronting on
Wildermere avenue (section - In said
City OF Detroit within the limits here
matter mentioned.
The Common Council OF the City
OF Detroit, having ordered so much
OF WiIdemere avenue (section % from
the south curb line of whitney ave-
nue. to the south curb line of Maid
stone avenue. to be graded and paved
notice IL hereby given that an as
sessment has been made upon ali the
lots and premises fronting on said
Wildemere avenue (section - and H.
able to be assessed for said improve
ment under the provisions of the city
charter. and that roll Of said as-
sessment II now completed and will
remain at the Assessors' Office n the
City Of Detroit from the date hereof
The Detroit times., 1915-11-11
N0TICE-STREET PAVING
ASSESSMENT
BOARD OF ASSESSORS OFFICE
Detroit. Nov. 9, 1918.
Paving Notice No. 1883.
THIRTY-FIFTH ST.

To w. Pawlowski. s. Kurcvk r.
Srarak, Julian Fezrarski, Florence
fk snato kInt Peter Neszy. psienski.
Alex Papen. w. kslnzy, Mary jan,
kowski. Michael CulskI' John S,raa,h
s Garbey. John Bitel. Paul Pasti,cbs
" ": I;sia,i L. sugalski. r. Weise.
z: r.. Poller. II. Gurzke. Alexander
Wozniak. A. Mientkivicz' RAIL-
Felix Chotanski. T. Siatkowski ~
Ssta ' John wonsaez, +.
h 4 BPS, Peter Tortaek. Peter Bonk.
wicz, $; Kowalski. John Dubash. Pc
ter Olzkiewizc. John Affeid. r. Row
alski.. Andrew Moeczka. Frank Gut
owski j; zok. NJ Clesielki. p. Gus
NJ. Konczan. ". Myshock., JACK no.
naz, Martin Szewar. Paul Pokneefka.
Walter Sulenski. A. Kouchoiski. Adam
Benty. 4. cisanski. J. Micholak, Peter
EuT ze1,nsi r. , G,h,ododsky + Bonale.
Cylkowski. W. Grabalski, l.. PoIan-
owski, Barry q Dietz, John Kosecki.
sadie Razardo. stanislaus Pawiowicz'
F. Coeslak, Anthony Cieslak. John Bo-
sanski. s.. Vokal. Michigan Savings
Bank; Michael kaczmarek. c. Wiersz-
kowski, w. Wo1lanowski. Michael Ku-
max, w, Barton. John Szydlak, l.. Uoi-
n nachii L. Gheyn9wski. $. Plaza. NJ.
poe, Victoria Adamski. A. skarbuskI.
Peter Plaza, u. Mentx. r. Ligai. F.
kaminski, A. kryabiak, r. Rodxinski.
Fritz Reuter- Lodge. Edward Hoffner'
American State Bank. San Teiimo Ci,
gar Co. A: G: Molby. q. Frankstein.
August schaffer. Erich schaffer. r.
Mishlischovitz. II. Petrowski. Louis
Maurer, John Feliz, NJ. e. Brabb. A.
Roza. J, Mardikowski. Max stoetzner.
r, Grabowski. Frank Machnesiski
Ms. r.. NJ. Frelinghausen. Frank Niles
fal. Joseph siniga. J. Alexander.
Frank Pladika. John Celinski. Anth,
ony Setoz, $. Prenzna. John Barry, w.
Brinkowski, Jod. Grzewicz. v. Grafka,
Mrs. r waski, Joseph F'iockowski.
w. oehanowski: s. stachowski. Jo-
kowski.. Joseph Paczkowski, A. Ro-
baczenskt J. kuilnski. a. Michowits.
Loperski. l.. Freud, A. Maysak, Frank
Precynski. Michael urbsnck. w; ziel-
Quincy, Joseph Ahdrxyenski. A. wro-
blewski, A. l.. Kamma. NJ. Lesinski.
Felix Olynfczak, J. Wisnewski, Frank
Lotka- Albert BurChardt. Tonoy Wis
ncwski. J. klinarskL Pstsr Hsr1haA
The Detroit times., 1915-11-11
PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals for the erection of
. Garage to be located at the Eastern
Yards OF the Department of Public
Works, addressed TO the Department
OF Public Works. will be received at
the office OF the Commissioner. City
Hall. Detroit. until 10 a. m, Mon
day. Nov. Is. 1915.
All proposals are to include the en-
tire building work except concrete
floors. Work Is to consist of the fol-
lowing:
STEEL AND IRON
PAINTING AND GLAZING.
Each bid shall be accompanied by
certified check for 10es OF the
amount OF the proposal as surety for
the acceptance OF the contract. pay
abe on It's face TO the Department of
Public Works OF the City OF Detroit.
The accepted bidder will be re-
quired TO furnish two bonds each In
n sum equal TO full amount OF con-
tract.
Proposals shall be made In accord
ance with the plans and specifications
prepared by Smith, Hinchman n
Grylls. on file I'm the office OF the
Commissioner. copies OF which may
he secured upon application.
The Commissioner reserves the
right 10 reject any or all proposals.
and TO waive all informalities therein.
GEORGE III. FENKEIL.
B-3ss Commissioner.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-11
THE RECORDERS COURT
THE CITY OF DETROIT
In the matter of opening Buhl
Avenue from Crane Avenue
to Robins Avenue where not
already open as a public
street and highway.

To all owners of real estate in the
following described district which
has been established by the Common
Council as the Assessment District
'0l All iu'f that Se' part of p. c.. 1874
described as follows: Commencing at
the northwest corner OF lot OF
Fogt subdivision OF part Of p. G. lbs.
west. 5000 feet to a point; thence
north 90 degrees % minutes east.
1880 feet to q point; THENCE south
81 degrees 81 minutes east. 6o.04 feet
to point; thence sSs st , Sc d sa tss
place of beginning. Detroit. wayne
County. Michigan.
That IL Is the purpose of the said
Common Council to assess part OF
the damages awarded in the proceed
ings for the taking OF said private
property upon a special assessment
district, which said district is
described as follows:
J. II. and II. X. Howrey's Sub. OF
p. c, 154. Detroit. Wayne County.
Also iots = to I both inclusive Of
i EoTt S Wsyn Of gs ari OF Re 81 an
Also the south 1902 feet OF That
part of p. c. 154 lying north Of pro.
posed north line OF Bull avenue and
east of east line of Crane avenue.
Commissioners In partition being
plat of land on p, c. 154 filed October
:. 1852. Detroit. Wayne County. Mich
Also lots Is to 40 both inclusive.
Low and Yerkes Sub. OF lot 1888 Of
John NJ. Brewers Crane avenue sub.
and My iso-siiiOo feet OF lot 90.
p. c. sA between Mack and Gratiot
1874 .. of Canfield avenue. Detroit,
Wayne County. Michigan..
Also lots : TO 10 both inclusive,
Betting Sub. Of o. LIS 81 and SO.
Crane and wesson's sub. OF p. c; ga,
County. Michigan.
Also the west 1o7 feet OF n. 2i.s0
feet Of 9. / So. Crane and wesson,s
Wayne County. Michigan.
Also the z. 1906 feet of n. 24.l0
feet OF o. l. So Crane and NELSON'S
sub. of p. c, ga, lying W. Of and ad.
Betsing Sub. Detroit. Wayne County.
You are hereby notified and warned
that proceedings are now pending IN
the Reccrder's Court of the city Of
Bull avenue from Crane avenue 10
Rohns avenue where not already
open a. . public street and highway.
sued in the above cause is tuesday.
December 14th, 1915. at $3.50 a. m,
above described Assessment District
are at liberty TO appear In these pro-
cesdings and defend; and any and
all such ownsrs are authorized to
mako Themselves parties TO these
or BY attorney a any time before
the trial OF said cause
-. JOHN a. GRoGAN,
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NoTICE-STREETP ran
ASSESSMENT
BOARD or AssEssoRV on
Detroit. Nov. = r.
Paving Notice No. III
MARTIN AVENUE.

To G. Downey. John 8. F0loYe
Marley, Helen Culhane, May
key, Rose N. Marley. Anna
Catherine Collins. Fred Nyes xsz
key, Thos. s. Yurkevitx. u ~ H.
don, Francis Palms. Michael
Chas. Woch, Fred Batzke,
Schiller, r. q. Grapentine, JQ4
akiewicx, c. L Palms. u 49,
Mary Taubits. Jos. Oxga, 9. 4eN.
p. Oleymiak. H. Barneckeyt
Kowalski. J. Koneski. 0rinno!I
G. Micholcki, Ludwig Maciellx
Pas. J. H.. Williams. Alfred ~
Alice Marley. and to all other
sons owning. occupying. Or O.
premises fronting on Martin aN~
In said City OF Detroit wtthtuX
limits hereinafter mentioned.
The Common Council Of tn
OF Detroit, having ordered 80
of Martin avenue. from the m
curb line OF Clayton avenue ~
south line of Michigan avenue ~
graded and paved, notice II -
given that an assessment h4o
made upon all the lots and pro4
fronting on said Martin aven04{
liable to be assessed for eo14 u
provement under the prOvtUt0G
the City Charter. and that = ~
said assessment IN now cou1U
and will remain at the Aegoo
Office. in the City Of Detroit
the date hereof until Novem6S&j
1915, for the inspection of An !
sons concerned therein. IN;
BOARD or ASSESSORS
BY GUSTAvE j. ABR ECAxx|
B-3s0 Prestuec
The Detroit times., 1915-11-11
Forest City Boys, in
Fact, Will Play
Anybody

CLEVELAND, o., Nov. l1.-C. J.
Carter. OF Cleveland Shaw High.
openly challenges any reputable
high school in the country, with a
good record. for q game for the
national scholastic honors. The
contest can be played In Cleveland
or on the accepting teams gridiron
either Nov. 81 or Dec. 4.
The only condition that Manager
Carter makes Is that the eligibility
rule OF 20 year be lived up to.
Teams with excellent records
that might furnish opposition are
Detroit Central, Scott high of To-
ledo, waltham high OF New York,
Oak Park OF Chicago. Sedan high
OF 81. Louis, 81. Johns Military
school OF waukesha, Wis. Irving
school In Tarrytown, N. ", and
Flushing high OF New York.
The claim that Shaw has the
best team in this part Of the coun-
try Il not only based on the record
of Ave consecutive victories OF the
suburbanites. but also on team
work and speed displayed by Coach
Canfieid's combination.
The first game on the Shaw
schedule was Erie high. which was
defeated Z to 9. The Pennsylvania
boys came here with good record
and were confident of victory. Next
came Oberlin. shaw won and al
ministered the first defeat on Ober.
Inns home grounds In i've years.
Lakewood followed and the red and
black squad was again returned
victor.
Ravenna's scoring machine was
beaten, ffty-two points being runs
- . them. The climax came last
The Detroit times., 1915-11-11
NOTlCE.STREETpl
ASSESSMENT
BOARD or AssGssoH3
Detroit NSsx
Paving Notice Ma
ELDRED STREE y

To Patrick Kane, Mary
Christian n. Smack. ThoW4D1
Peter Beauvais. George u, m
w. Donovan. John b. 0orfulE3
Farren. James Duggans Art
pan. r. Button. A. N. Jo1W p
Farrell. Geo. Meyers. Tnereel
or. Robert TZrr:ll. =. waaiiM
Smith, :; p. Richard. Joi1
r Dresser. e. I n. 0uido1
Albert Lonyo. p. J. Whlt3
sheeiy, Thos. J. Codes. NeRSH
Ing. Holy Redssmsr cnurc1
all other persons owning, 60
or otherwise interestsd a ~ Il
lots and premiseP frontin9
red street, In sd1d City -
within the limits hsreinAko 4
The Common counsai IS e
OF Detroit. having ordorod 0|
Of Mildred street from the 80
Of Junction avenue to the o01
line Of Cavalry avenue ~ -
and paved. notice 10 hereby tn
an assessment has ooou -
ali the lots and premis4s 30Gl
said Eldred street, ana IL
ne Ss'I provisicns Of sEe si{y
ana that . ron Of eaiA $500
ne AS USS of4Ics A ssS
Detroit from the date hogp4
Nov. Is, 1915. for the inSDl ~
All persons concerned there q
BOARD OF AS9U0QQ
BY oUsTAvU J. ALBk192
A-817 it. 1BUUUU
The Detroit times., 1915-11-11
EOTICE-STREET PAVING
ASSESSMENT
RoARD OF ASSESSORS OFFICE.
Detroit. Nov. .. 1915.
Paving Notice No. 1880.
NEWPORT AVENUE.


To Albert A. Stibbard, +. l. Baker.
c. w. Wartenburg, Il. Ewing, Jener-
son Park Co, J. Seeger. +. ii. star
mour, Jas Wallace. Conrad Van Col
lie. Frank DeNriese, Henry Rose, 7.
w Ward Jewett Ammermau. Sarah
Hallock, +. G.. Goldner. Chas. staples,
J. Miller. Il. Kelly. John Jakel, Alex.
Blindener, +. Lngeman. j. LnSe'
man. Frank Kraidler, B. r. Bennett,
Richard Mcclure. w. =. Barker. \.
w. Hagen. George snyder, NJ. A.
Hegner. Nellie Grover, Adolph Deu-
weth, Sophia Coesius. julius Piceu,
M. j. Veridan. and TO all other per-
sons owning. occupying. or other
wise interested in any of the lots
and premises fronting on Newport
avenue. In said City of Detroit
within the limits hereinafter men
toned.
4, The Common Council OF the City
OF Detroit. having ordered so much
OF Newport avenue. from the north
curb line OF Freud avenue to the
south curb line OF Jefferson avenue.
to be graded and paved, notice Is
hereby given that an assessment mas
been made upon all tho. lots and
premises fronting on said Newport
avenue, and liable to be assessed for
vision OF the City Charter. and that
a roll OF said assessment is now COM
pleted, and will remain at the As
SCISSORS Office, In the City of De-
troit. from the date hereof until
November %, 1915. for the inspection
OF all persons concerned therein.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS,
BY GUSTAVE J. ABR ECHT,
B-3s1 President.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-11
N0TICE-STREET PAYING
ASSESSMENT
BOARD OF ASSESSORS OFFICE.
Detroit. Nov 9. 1915.
Paving Notice No. 1877.
HOGARTH AVENUE

Krejci. NJ. Sorvari. Nora Sullivan.
John Fuller. Florence Regis. Il. +.
Hess. n. G. Rougoulot. John A. Rey-
nolds. Alvin Frederick, Arthur Tay-
lor. Jenevive Gardner. II. q. Beyrais.
s. J. Lounsberg. Cora NJ. Citizen.
Fred Hanna, Edwin c. Bowen +. A.
Masleu. u. w. Wilson, c.. w. Moore.
tie, r. A. Nicholl. Carl o. Hamia,
Elizabeth ,. Foster, Margaret ~.
Lehman. J. ID. Fraser. Ernest Henze.
A. Colland. Earl +. Carr. Jas. +,
A. Mcleod. Chas. Schwartz. Barbara
Baker. c. G. Earl and Glen Hazen.
Walton and Fletcher. J. Burt Rice.
Anna Haines. Jennie vandenhemel.
T. II Nichols. Mrs; Fred Brutt. e.
L Bullock, Frank d. Dorsey, Rem
Beals. ". Bills. Phillip J. Partridge,
e. Henzees 4, c. saget. Robert Glib
win c. Bowen. c. spantz, NJ II.
Stocking. and to all other persons
owning, occupying. or otherwise in
terested In any OF the lots and
nue.. in said City OF Detroit within
the limits hereinafter mentioned.
The Common Council OF the City
OF Detroit. having ordered SO much
OF Hogarth avenue, from the west
curb line OF Iinwood avenue to tho
east line OF wildermere avenue. 10
be graded and paved, notice is here
by given that an assessment has
been made upon all the lots and
premises fronting on said Hogarth
avenue, and liable to be assessed for
said Improvement under the pro-
visions OF the City Charter, and that
a roll OF said assessment liz now com
pleted. and will remain at the AS
SO nfNnn In h, 90 Mt
from the date hereof until Novem-
her %. 1915. for tho inspection OF all
persons concerned therein.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS.
by GUSpAVE J. ALBRIGHT.
B-37S President.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-11

the iron spans which constitute the
wrecked Belle Isle Bridge whether
they be on the piers or at the bot
tom OF the river. with the exception
Of the nve pony spans on the island
contractor will be required to clean
up the portions OF the old bridge
which have fallen into the river be.
fore touching the two standing spans
on the mainland end.
Each bidder must deposit with his
bid certified check In the sum ~
one thousand (Si.ooc) dollars payable
90 the order Of the Department Of
Public Works. before the proposals
are opened. conditioned that should
they be the lowest bidder. they will
within fve days after being awarded
the contract by the said Department.
enter into a contract with n surety
company 10 the amount OF fve thou
sand t5,000) dollars.
The right TO reject any or all pro-
posals In expressly reserved. All pro-
posals shall be made In duplicate.
1894 GEO. IT, FENK ELL.
B-371 c,nmis'r OF Public Works.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-11
FOR CONSTRUCTING
VTRIFIEO CROCK
LATERAL SEWERS

Sealed proposals will be received at
the office of the Department Of Pub
lie Works, Detroit. Mich, until FRI
day, Nov. IL. 1915. at 10 o'clock a. m.
eastern standard time. at which time
and place they will be opened. for
furnishing all the labor and material.
except manhole rings and covers,
which will be furnished by the city,
ing complete. together with the back
hllin.g. according to the plans and
specifications on file in this office, Wit
rihed crock lateral sewers in the fol-
Lateral sewer No 1854. In block
bounded by Connors. Algonquin. Es-
sex and Freud avenues.
Lateral Sewer No. 2771, In blocks
bounded by Connors. Algonquin. Az
ondale and Essex avenues.
Each bidder must deposit In a sep
arate envelope with his bid a certi-
ned bank check payable to the order
Of the Department Of Public Works
two hundred dollars $4,000 for each
sewer bid upon. which will be for
fcited to the Department In case the
bidder fails to enter into contract
Of his tender. Contracts to be sub
Council. The Bidder whose tender is
accepted will be required to furnish
to the City Of Detroit in the full
amount of the contract. conditioned
on the faithful performance of con-
tract.
The contractor shall be paid In
bonds or the proceeds thereon, II such
bonds are purchased by the Sinkin z
No bids will be accepted from any
person or hrm who 10 In arrears or
default to the City OF Detroit upon
debt. contract. or obligation to said
city.
Printed specifications in detail for
the above work may be had on april
cation TO the Secretary.
The Department of Public Works
reserves the right to reject any or all
proposals.
4ss6 GEO. II. FENKELI..
B-373 Commissioner.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-11
NOTlCE.STREETP pawn
ASSESSMENT
BOARD OF ASSESSORS orr
Detroit. Nov. >. iot
Paving Notice No. 1875
MAIDSTONE AVENUE "

To III. III. Hidy, u. r. Hookeys
Herber. Blanche F. Hooker. BaoZ
schoenfield. Mrs. A. r. Pratt q.
Carlin. L. HILL. II. Eden, 0AA
Yeckley. q. f. Joyce. J. N. Pm
blank. and to all other, persona q
ing, occupying, OF otherwise
ested in any of the lots and preG1
fronting on Maidstone-ave., "a
city OF Detroit within the IL
hereinafter mentioned. ~
The Common Council Of the
Of Detroit. having ordered 20
OF Maidstone Avenue. from the
curb line OF Radford avenue 1o1>~
east line OF Grand River avQ0Us
be graded and paved. notice -
by given that an assessmeot no4
made upon all the lote and 90
fronting on said Maidstone An
and liable to be assessed Ter
Improvement under the provte1C
the City Charter. and thas . n
said assessment n now CO..
and will remain a. the 49,
once. I'm the Eity OF pptrot1
tho date hereof Until Nove1n
1915. for the tnspection Of IN
sons concerned. therein. Z.
BOARD OF ASSESSy0&
NJ oUsTAvE ). ALpREe
The Detroit times., 1915-11-11
Being Mayor Has Its
Drawbacks, Same as any
JOb---ASk Adj fflefield

Aid. Sherman Littleneid, president
Of the common council. Is acting
mayor OF the city during the alb
sencs Of Mayor Marx. who is up
north with John r. Dodge shooting
at deer.
Wednesday afternoon, Acting
Mayor Littleneld was sitting in the
outer once Of the executive suite
Il was Just after the lunch hour. and
the acting mayor still carried a
toothpick In his mouth. A stranger
came into the once.
II want to see the mayor" he said.
You're looking at him"
ri mean the mayor NJ the city"
I'm the guy, I'm tell YOU"
"Oh-oh-ah-oh." suffered the
stranger. IL came to see you about
a contribution. am collecting funds
for"
Mayor Marx will be back In
about 10 days." interrupted Acting
Mayor LittIefeld, II am just filing
In while he is away because they
need o big man on the job. don't
own any Ford stock, and I amt a
director in no bank. II You are ask
ing for money you had better come
back when Mayor Marx Is here. He
didn't leave me any charity fund"
A few minutes lates Acting Mayor
Littlefie'd had another caller.
"Ba-hoo. ba-hoo." sobbed the new
conner.
Hey you. come out of It.: what's
eating your" demanded the acting
mayor.
ooh, bo-hoo, ba-hoo. I'm otta woik
wild woman and six kids and moth
in to eat. an the rent is"
That's enough. you've passed the
civtl service examination, cried the
acting mayor. "Here. take this
ticket and give II to Pete Dunn and
he'll put you to work in a sewer"
The man took the ticket and
quickly disappeared through the out
er door. The telephone bell rang
The acting mayor was comfortably
seated in chair FIVE feet from the
phone. The bell again rang impa.
tiently. 1t was irritating. The act
ing MAYOR was irritated He got up
and blew the toothpick cut OF his
mouth
Jaw, HI" he announced "a fell
low Amt got time to even digest his
lunch on this job. I'm going sp-
stairs and take little rest In the
city clerks office. II any more peo-
pie want to see the mayor. AL Hicks
can wait on EN-"
The Detroit times., 1915-11-11
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS
Detroit. Nov. 9. 1915.
PROPOSALS FOR
PAVING ALLEY

Sealed proposals will be received
at the Office OF the Department OF
Public Works. Detroit. Mich. until
Friday. Nov. IL. 1915. at 10 o'clock
a. m. eastern standard time, Al
which time and place they Will De
opened. for furnishing all the labor
and material for paving the alley
named below. within the limits men
toned in the city Of Detroit. with
the style OF pavement stated. q
ALLEY 557 (Paving)
Between Fourth and Third. from
the north line OF Bralnard to the
south line OF Tuscola 1890 feet wide
with one-course concrete paving.
Assessment Estimates.
25O. Gu. yds. excavation.
62t.ss so. yds. one-course concrete
$40. iineaI feet of retaining plank
2"x6".
City Estimates.
(None)
The time to be set I'm the con-
tract for the completion OF the above
paving Job shall be as follows:
NoteSContractor must be in posi-
ton 10 start work Immediately and
complete same within time limit
Said alley to be paved according to
the specifications for one course con-
crete, adopted Feb. 20. lyl5. also the
estimates OF the City Engineer. as
nances Of the City of Detroit.
Bidders will state the price per
cubic yard for excavation. price per
lineal foot of curbing. price per
square yard for paving or concreting
ing plank, stone. etc.
Bids will only be received for the
entire OF the work or material for
any street or section Of street. as
re ~ M nj tAa ata NoI L.. ~ Aakt vao "a,
and the bid will be accepted which
In the lowest regardless OF any error
OF extensions or footings made ty
bidders. .-.s.., \
Bidder must deposit with bids en- :
closed In separate envelope. a certi-
ned check payable to the order OF
the Department of Public Works Of
the City OF Detroit. as foiiows;
wn ioh SUM viii be iori:i H.SV, to tn.
City Of Detroit in case the bidder
fails to enter into contact. subject
to confirmation of the Common Coun-
ell within FIVE days after the accept
ance Of his tender by the Department
OF Public Works.
The bidder whose tender n accept
ed VIII be required to furnish with
his contract an approved surety COM
pany bond to the City OF Detroit in
the full amount Of the contract price
for the work conditioned on the full
and faithful performance of his part
OF the contract.
The contractor shall be paid In
bonds for the first paving. or the
proceeds thereof II such bonds are
purchased by the Sinking Fund Com
missioners according &c law.
No bid will be accepted from any
person or firm who is In arrears or
default TO the City OF Detroit
Specifications in details for the
above work may be had on applica-
ton to the secretary.
The Department OF Public Works
expressly reserves the right to re-
ject any or all proposals.
All proposals shall be made In
duplicate.
1895 GEORGE n. rENKELI.
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