Beach v. First Methodist Episcopal Church

The record shows that Lorenzo Beach had presented to him a subscription paper in the following words:

“ Fair bury, February 14, 1874.

“ We, the undersigned, agree to pay the sum set opposite our respective names, for the purpose of erecting a new M. E. church in this place/said sums to be paid as follows: One-third to.be paid when contract is let, one-third when building is enclosed, one-third when building is completed. Probable cost of said church from ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to twelve thousand dollars ($12,000).”

To which he attached and subscribed the-following:

“ Fairbury, 1874.

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