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August 2, 1859
Meigs County Telegraph
Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio
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Bids for building Sugar Run Bridge opened on Saturday; George Bauer's $1,250 bid accepted as lowest among three, securing favorable terms for the county despite concerns for the builder's profit.
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Bridge Letting
According to announcement, the bids for the building of Sugar Run Bridge were opened on Saturday last, by J. R. Ellis, the Commissioner who has its construction in charge.
There were but three bids filed in. Messrs. Huff & Lisley bid $1,995; S. L. Ross $1,980, and Mr. George Bauer $1,250. Of course Mr. Bauer's bid was accepted, and on his giving the necessary bonds the contract was closed, and the bridge is to be built for that sum.
Mr. Bauer is an industrious and good workman, and will perform his contract faithfully. We should be glad to see him make good wages on the job, but fear he will find it a pretty hard bargain. If the bridge can be built for that sum, the people of the County are certainly fortunate in securing the job on the above terms.
According to announcement, the bids for the building of Sugar Run Bridge were opened on Saturday last, by J. R. Ellis, the Commissioner who has its construction in charge.
There were but three bids filed in. Messrs. Huff & Lisley bid $1,995; S. L. Ross $1,980, and Mr. George Bauer $1,250. Of course Mr. Bauer's bid was accepted, and on his giving the necessary bonds the contract was closed, and the bridge is to be built for that sum.
Mr. Bauer is an industrious and good workman, and will perform his contract faithfully. We should be glad to see him make good wages on the job, but fear he will find it a pretty hard bargain. If the bridge can be built for that sum, the people of the County are certainly fortunate in securing the job on the above terms.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Bridge Bidding
Contract Award
Sugar Run Bridge
Construction Contract
What entities or persons were involved?
J. R. Ellis
Huff & Lisley
S. L. Ross
George Bauer
Where did it happen?
Sugar Run
Story Details
Key Persons
J. R. Ellis
Huff & Lisley
S. L. Ross
George Bauer
Location
Sugar Run
Event Date
Saturday Last
Story Details
Bids for Sugar Run Bridge construction opened by Commissioner J. R. Ellis; three bids received, lowest from George Bauer at $1,250 accepted with contract closed upon bonds.