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The Hudson river bluestone company has absorbed the busi- 

 ness of Hewitt Boice, Rondout; Julius Osterhoudt, Wilbur; J. J. 

 Sweeney, Wilbur; Rogers and Tappan, Wilbur and T. J. Dunn & 

 Co., Maiden. This company is working its own quarries at Cold 

 Brook, Mt Pleasant, Arkville and Kingston. These quarries are 

 all fitted with steam derricks and drills, employ about 300 men 

 and operate 15 barges. Yearly value of business, |500,000. 



