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Butcher’s
Boston Polish
Is the best finish made for FLOORS, Interior Woodwork and
Furniture.
Not brittle; willVneither scratch nor deface like shellac or varnish. Is not soft and sticky like beeswax-. Perfectly transparent, preserving the natural color and beauty of the wood. Without doubt the most economical and satisfactory Polish known for Hardwood Floors. For Sale by Dealers in Paints, Hardware
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In WROUGHT BRONZE and STEEL
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NEW BRITAIN, CONN. NEW YORK CHICAGO
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PHILADELPHIA
Mullins
Fireproof
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The W. H. Mullins Co. 206 Franklin St. Salem, 0.
We also make everything in architectural sheet metal work—statuary, skylights, wrought iron grilles, cornices, etc. 120-page catalogue of stock designs on request.
to the structure, at a cost of about $500,000. E. H. Doyle and Waldo Avery are owners.
Welch Bros., it is reported, intend erecting at Washington Boulevard and State Street an eight-story business building.
Field, Hinchman & Smith are preparing plans for a five-story and basement building, 140x140 feet, to be located corner Fort and First Streets. F. J. Hecker, owner.
We are advised that Secretary Lee, of the Board of Education, is taking bids for the $250,000 addition to the Central High School.
Evanston, III.—George W. Maber is preparing plans for a theatre to be built at Evanston for the Evanston Theatre Company. It will be a three-story structure and will cost $125,000 to $300,000.
Evansville, Ind.—Reports state that the American Society of Equity has ordered plans and will soon invite bids for the erec
tion of a ten-story office-building in Evansville.
Fairview, Pa.—Plans are being prepared by J. C. M. Shirk, 421 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, for the State Hospital for Criminal Insane, consisting of a group of buildings. Cost, $1,500,000.
Fall River, Mass.—The Women’s Union is reported to have raised $50,000 to be used to start the construction of a building on Rick Street.
Fort Hancock, N. J.—Bids are asked by the Commanding Officer, Sandy Hook
Proving Ground, Fort Hancock, until 3 p.m., February 18, for erection of machine shop, power house, carpenter, plumbing and paint shops.
Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. — Q.-M., Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., Jan. 7, 1907.—Sealed proposals, in triplicate, will be received at the office of the Constructing Quarter-mas
ter, until II a.m., central time, February 6,
1907, and then opened, for constructing one cavalry drill hall and an addition to building No. I, at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. Full information and blank forms of proposal furnished on application to this office, where plans and specifications may be seen. U. S. reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, or any part thereof. Envelopes to be endorsed “Proposals for Public Buildings,” and addressed to Capt. J. E. Normoyle, Q.-M.
Fort Monroe, Va.—Bids will be received, until February 4, at the Engineer’s Office, U. S. Army, Room 2, Custom House, Norfolk, Va., for constructing a brick storehouse at Fort Monroe; information furnished on application. Jos. E. Kuhn, major, engineers.
Geneva, N. Y.—It is stated that plans are being prepared for a new city hall here.
Gibson, Ga.—Plans are being prepared,
it is stated, for a new court-house to be
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