Bronk v. Standard Manufacturing Co.

The city of Jackson owned certain manufacturing buildings, located on North Jackson street, and known as the “Old Purifier Buildings.” January 20, 1897, the city, by writing, leased a portion of such buildings, including the heat and power plant, to H. A. Christy of Chicago. This lease or agreement, among other provisions, contained the following:

“ It is mutually understood and agreed that the party of the second part will from time to time during said term furnish steam for heating and such power as may be necessary for propelling machinery in the other buildings on said premises, which are…