plicate until 10 a. m., April 30, for construction, plumbing, heating and electric wiring of an administration building and a post hospital at Fort MacKenzie, Wyo. Plans may be seen at the quartermaster’s in Denver, Omaha, Chicago and St. Paul.
Fort Worth, Tex. — Bids are being received by Architects Sanguinet & Staats, Hoxie bldg., for the construction of a 3- story brick and stone hotel and store building, 95 × 200 ft., for George T. Renolds. Iron and steel-work, marble, etc.
Granite City, ILL — It is reported that the American Steel Foundry Co. will erect extensive additions to its foundry. Estimated cost of improvements, $200, 000.
Hot Lake, Ore. — Arrangements are being made by the Hot Lake Sanitarium Co. to build a $50, 000 hotel here, and also to spend $50, 000 in other improvements to the resort.
Helena, Mont. — Bishop J. P. Carroll, of the Helena diocese of the Catholic Church, has announced that work will soon be begun on the new cathedral which has been under consideration here. The new building is estimated to cost $150, 000. b
High Point, N. C. — It is stated that the Washington St. M. E. Church is planning to erect a $50, 000 edifice.
Huron, S. Dak. — An organization of business men are planning the erection of a new opera-house here to cost $100, 000. A site has already been chosen. N. W. Wardall, chairman.
Independence, Ia. — A new court-house will be erected by Buchanan County this year.
Independence, Va. — E. C. Fulton, chair
man Board of Supervisors, Grayson County, Virginia, will receive bids until April 26 for the erection of court-house. Plans and specifications will be on file after April 6 at the County Clerk’s office, Independence, Va., or may be obtained from the County Clerk on deposit of $25. Certified check for $500, payable to Board of County Supervisors, must accompany each bid. Usual rights reserved.
Indianapolis, Ind. — The Occidental Realty Co. (G. A. Efroymson, president), it is reported, has purchased the Occidental Hotel property and will erect a 12-story business and office building.
The Merchants’ National Bank, it is reported, will erect a new building here to cost $400, 000. It will be 2-story, of fireproof steel construction with granite façade and copper covered roof. D. H. Burnham & Co., Chicago, architects.
Isabella, Tenn. — It is reported that the Tennessee Copper Co. is considering the establishment of a sulphuric-acid plant, at a cost of $1, 250, 000. J. H. Sussman, of New York, N. Y., is treasurer.
Jacksonville, Fla. — H. H. Jackson is the architect for the Masonic temple to be erected here, at a cost of $300, 000. Bids will not be called for until about December.
Jersey City, N. J. — John Mullins, it is reported, is having plans prepared for a large 4-story, brick department store to be located on Newark Ave. and Barrow St. Cost to be $400, 000.
Kansas City, Mo. — Architect W. B. Fall has made plans for the $50, 000 3-story brick and stone residence, 65 × 60 ft., for Alfred Toll. A garage, 24 × 56 ft., will also be erected.
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