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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
Election Notice.
SHERIFF's OFFICE, Ottawa Coun
Ll.naal III narnaa lIa..al. 4

v.
Grand Haven, March II, 1853 a}
~ oIlCE is hereby given to the qualified elect
4 ors of Ottawa County, that an election will
DC held on the third Monday in June next. in the
State OF Michigan in pursuance of an act entitled
an act prohibiting the manufacture of intoxicating
beverages and the traffic therein, approved Feb
ruary IL, 1898. The votes of the qualified elect
ors of said State will be taken for and against the
approval or disapproval Of said law as follows. to
wit: Those voting for the approval of said law.
snali nave written or printed or partly written and
partly printed on their ballots the words. Adon
ton OF the law prohibiting the manufacture of in
toxlcating beverages and the traffic therein, YES"
ana those voting against the approval of said law,
snail have written or printed or partly written and
printed on their ballots the words, adoption of
the law prohibiting the manufacturers intoxica-
ing beverages and the traffic therein Mo- The
votes so taken are required to be canvassed and re-
turned as near as may be, within the same time
and in the same manner as now provided by law
for the canvass and return of the votes cast at an
election for Governor. Hfol.T Y
50 ASA A. SCOTT Sheriff
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
MORTGAGE Sale.

/
| ! EfAULT having been made in the payment
| - OF certain Mortgage, executed by Charles
Z. Marsh and Henrietta NJ Marsh his wife IN
Chauncey Is. Clements, dated the thirteenth dav of
september 1851, and recorded in the office of the
Register of Deeds for Ottawa County, State of
Michigan, on the seventeenth day of October 1851
at O'Clock "A. NJ, in book A of Mortgages on pa
ges 800 and sol, and assigned to Lorenzo d. Eaton
April 9, 1853, which assignment was recorded in
the office of the Register of Deeds for said county
of Ottawa on the fourteenth day of April 1853. at
9 o'clock A. NJ. in book b Of Mortgages on page
2OS upon which mortgage there is claimed TO be
due at the date of this notice the sum of eighty
three dollars and eghty-fvc cents, 1883 Sj-1OOths)
and no suit or proceeding at law having been insti
tuted to recover the debt secured by said
or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that
by virtue of power of sale contained i'm said mort
gage and pursuant to Statute in such case made
and provided the said mortgage will be forecosed
by sale at public auction the mortgaged prem
lSes therein described to wit All that part of LOT
NO. one, section seventeen, town thirteen north
range eighteen west, commencing on the north
east corner OF lot No. one aforesaid thence running
west sixty rods, thence running south ten rods
thence running west twenty rods, thence running
south seventy rods, thence running east to the
southeast corner Of said lot thence north eighty
rods to the place of beginning, containing twenty
nine acres, according to United States survey. sit
uated IN the county of Oceana Michigan at the
Court House in the village of Grand Haven in said
county of Ottawa on the fifteenth day of July 1853
at one clock in the afternoons subject to one fur
ther lnstalment, notyet due OF eighty dollars and
interest from September thirteenth 1851 to paw the
sum due with interest and cost
White River, April II, 1853
W. l3wl LORENZO ID. EATON, Assignee.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
GOLD PEN MANUEACTORY.

c PIqUette, OF Detroit, Manu1acturer OF Su-
peTior Gold Pens,
UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY AND FINE FINISH.
'DOINTS, twenty different kinds made some as
Il low as 81 so for Pen and Silver Holder
Damaged Pens repointed Medium 50 cents.
Engrossing 70 cents.
Damaged pens sent by mail, enclosing the
amount for repairs in Post Office Stamps, will be
promptly attended.
Detroit, January 1853
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
The Heroines OF History, and the Heroines
ft.' " OF the Crusades. "Nt JIG eNiaN

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The Heroines OF History, md the Heroines
49, or the Crusades, "Nt ITO gum
TWO OF THE GREATEST BOOKS EVER PUBLISHED.
SO0 AGENTS wanted to canvass and sell, the
wv above works, in the State of Michigan
to whom large discount will be made Exclusive
agencies are given thus making the sale positive
Those engaged in the sale ofthe books are doing
well-many are making from So to $40 per day
THE HEROINIS OF HISTORY
This work embraces Histories and Biographies
OF the following celebrated characters :fi otf,0d
Cleopatra; Isabella of Spain; Joan of Arc Ma
ria Theresa; Josephine; Elizabeth, Of England :
Mary, of Scotland; Catlarine, of Russia; Marie
Antoinette; and Madame Roland -
Thou hast charmed cup o Fame
A draught that mantles high ~ s01I
o And seems to lift the earthly frame lals
Above mortality.-Mrs. Hemans
One octave volume, containing 500 pages. en- -
beilished wthsix elegant steel portraits from cor
rect likenesses: Embossed muslin, gilt back, re-.
edges, 81 20. Ten thousand have been sold within
the last forty days in Western New York alone
THE HEROINES OF THE CRUSADES.
Companion to the Heroines of History. embra
eng the Biographies of the following celebrated
piece: ~ 0'''''
Adelia, Countess of Bois Eleanor, of Aoait-
anne Berengaria, of Navarro; Isabella, of An
gouleme Vioante, of Jerusalem Eleanor of Gas.
tile; by c. A. Bloss, author of Bloss' Ancient His
tory over QUO pages, octave edition. Embossed
muslin, full gilt back, marble edge retail nrice
~ 70; embossed morocco, full gilt back. marble
edge, retail price, 50 SO; sold exclusively by con
wasting agents.
For further particulars, please immediatelv od-
dress L. ID. OSBAND, sole agent of the publsh-
ers, for the State of Mich, Michigan Exchange.
Detroit.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
SheriT's Sale.

DY virtue Of an execution issued ont of the Cir
- cult Court of the County of Ottawa and State
of Michigan, to me directed and delivered against
the goods and chattels, lands and tenements. of
George WeatherwaX and Andrew J. McIenry, de-
PENDANTS in said execution, have levied upon the
following lands and tenements, to wit: The south
west quarter of the north east quarter of section
one %, in town seven GU north of range fourteen
li4) west in the county of Ottawa and State of
michigan, which shall expose for sale at public
auction as the law directs to the highest bidder M
the Court. House, in the village of Grand Haven.
on Thursday the Goth day of May next, at o'clock
in the afternoon of said day. Dated Grand Ha-
ven, April Ii, 1853. I01w7l ASA A. ScoTr, Sheriff.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04

Detroit August It'll 1851.
Certificate Of Mr.. Jeremiah Godfroy, for sirteen
gears resident Of Detroit, tpelre gears of The
firm of Atkinson d. Godfroy,tormerly of Nhi-
| ca ~ Y
| Mr.. James Scribner-Dear sir: Please allow me
to certify that have been sufferer from diseases
or various kinds from 1881 up to this date, and at
one time did quit my business of Painting on the
advice of physician, and returned to the painting
business and followed it until about q year since
during which time, and until met YOU and Won
administered your Oak Oil to me never knew
what it was to enjoy well day, and have been
relieved of partial deafness, my head has become
clear, and in short, feel as if had been entirely
made over and as it were, entered upon life all of
a new; and, indeed, owe so much to you or your
Oak OIL that am willing to do or say ANYTHING TO
induce you to extend the knowledge of your Oak
Oil throughout the entire world, and the Oil with
the kn0wledge and please allow me to further saw
that have sent dozens of persons afflicted with
sore eyes, sore heads, deafness and burns to vour
Depot, and have heard but one opinion from hun
drcds IN the city of Detroit, and that is that the
oak Oll has helped and cured them, and if can
DO any thing to help you in any other way you
are ut liberty to call and command it of me-
Yours, with esteem,
JEREMIAH GODFREY.
This Oak ilmay be freely used as it is true that
II there is no disease, there is no effect produced
otner than prevention of disease and the afic-
ted have only to inquire of any person who has
used TINS invaluable curative Coax Oil,) to know
the above facts. JAMES SCRIBNER Proprietor.
For sale by Ferry & Sons, c. B. Albee Henry
irlffin, Harry Eaton F. b. Gilbert and at the of
nee or the Grand Ri0er Times, by Barns & Angel |
country.
L. ). The Oak-Oil is superior to Sloan's medi- |
cnes III all diseases of horses-applied according
10 directions given in cases of human diseases.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
NJ Office to the creditors of the late Ozias Par

I Y malice: n $4,000 - = y n
The undersigned having been appointed (by
VIM. Hathaway Jr., Judge of Probate for the coun-
ty of Ottawa, State of Michigan,) commissioners
TO examine and adjust all claims against the es-
tate of Ozias Parmalee, deceased late of the town
ship of Muskegon, State and county aforesaid
hereby give notice pursuant TO decree under the
seal of the Probate Court of Ottawa County afore-
said, that all claims against the said estate must
be presented to them at the village of Muskegon
with the requisite vouchers, on or before the first
day of May next, or be forever thereafter debar-
red And also further give notice that they will
meet at the office Of Ryerson & Norris in the vii
lage of Muskegon, on the first Tuesday of Nav
next at o'clock in the afternoon of said dav. for
the purpose of examining and adjusting said
claims. i. III. WYLIE, lco.,
THOMAS WING Ooih rs'
Muskegon, March 25, 1853. Ass 9Ow4
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
FIRE! FIRE.! FIRE!!:
Ao htna Insurance Company of Utica, N.
CAPITAL STOCK, 1925. 600.

ME undersigned having been appointed agent
Il for the above Company, is now prepared to
insure Dwelling Houses, Stores and all kinds of
buildings, household furniture, Merchandise and
other property and the risk of inland navigation
ana transportation against loss, or damage by fire.
Also, Steam Dhlls. Lumber Yards Machine shops
ana Foundries. He will also insure property under
the Farmers Mutual Department, ut low rates. YES
sells and Steamboats, will be insured under the Ma-
rtne Department. Office, Water street. Grand Ha-
ven, Michigan. WILLIAM nj. FERRY, Agent.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
Large and Extensive Jewelry Store
IN GRAND RAPIDS

THE undersigned having just returned from
Il New York City with very large and well
selected assortment of new Jcwclry Goods of the
most fashionable styles would respectfully an
nounce to thesctizens of Grand Rapids and its vi
cinity, that hc'is now prepared to sell them as low
as any establishment in this any other city for
ready pay. His stock consists in part of the fol-
lowing articles Gold and Silver Lever Anchor
and Cylinder Watches, Gold Lockets, Pencils. Fob
and Vest Chains, Finger Rings Breast Pins. Cuff
Pins, Wristlets, Gold Pens with Silver Holders,
Silver Spoons, German, do. Spectacles Of all kinds
Plated Ware, britannia, DO, Candle Sticks. Flutes
Flies, Accordans, Clarionets, yiolins, Music Box
es, Violin Strings, together with large assortment
of CLOCKS, of every style and finish and an inf
mite variety of Toys, Yankee Notions. &c. a b,
y. The above comprises only small part of the ar
nces have on hand; but. ladies and gentlemen
ifyou will call nj my establishment you will be
ready to say that in variety and quality of Goods
Il Is; in no respect surpassed by any similar one
in the western country.,,.,.f 80 sf.s ,ot ~,
Watch Repairing -Chronometerst Dupex
Anchor, Patent Levers, Cylinder, Lapine and COM
mon watches repaired and put in order by skillful
workmen. All work entrusted to my care waFran-.
ted. Establishment on Monroe ST., one door west
of the Catholic Church. itraQ sFf7m n J561y.
Grand Rapids, July 2S 1852. VIM PRBussER.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
NEW GOODS.

M have Just received from New York large
wv and well selected stock of Dry Goods and
Groceries, which we will sell cheaper than any 9th
er store in Ottawa county; we will eXchange for all
KINDS of lumber, shingles, bolts, logs, slaves,
SIM knees, wagon spokes hoop poles, and for all
kinds of produce. Those wishing to make good
trades please give us a call, we are on hand from
yard of tape to steam saw mill.
s. G. HOPKINS & BROTHERS.
Mill Point, June 81 1851. Tiff
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
Fire!! Fire!!!

INSURANCE against loss or damage by fire. In
Il either Of the THREE HARTFORD COMPA-
MES, at as low rates as by any other responsible
companies Effected by L. III. CUNNING, at Grand
Rapids. 9HI "
N. b. Life Insurance effected by either The New
Company. l41ag F.HC
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04

DAlNTS &c.-White Lead in oil Red Lead. Lith
A argc, TIMBER, Sugar of Lead, Chrome Red
Chrome Green, Crhome Yellow, Venitian Red
Yellow Ochre, Whiting, Glue No. 9 and ~ Mill
ncrs' Glue, Linseed OIL Spts. Turpentine, Copal
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
TO THE AFFLICTED.
OAK-OIL. the Panacen. the Pusit,v. 1,,,,.. a.,


| The proprietor and inventor will stake his repu-
tation, that this Oak Oil will do all that he claims
and more and he does claim that IL will positively
not only relieve, but cure Deafness, Weak Ewes.
Sore Eyes, Diarrhea, Piles, Salt Rheum Chilblans'
Erysipelas, Fistula, Dandruff or Scroffula on the
head, Neuralgia, Tic DouloureuX, Rheumatism.
Headache, Burns, Scalds, Sore mouth and lns'
Fresh Cuts, Catarrh in the head, Bruises and
Sprains in many cases the Teeth Ache any old
Sore Leg BARRIERS Sore Face, Chap i'm the groins or
other part st. Anthonys Fire, Prickley Heat, Dis.
eases of the Spine, Rupture prevents the hair from
falling out, by making the skin of the head healthy
and opening the pores, any kind of Cancer or
Canker, and all the different Rashes or Eruptons
of the skim Chill Fever Fever and Ague Lung Fee
ver Cramp in the feet, legs or stomach, Billions
Fever, and many other maladies are cured as if by
magic! TO insure cure only follow directions
This Oak-Oil being very lately made public the
proprietor would refer to the best men and fami-
lies in the State, for its wonderful curative proper
ties. The afflicted can easily write to any of the
persons certifying to its merits. This Oak Ooil
needs only to be used to be appreciated in any dis
ease that the flesh of man is heir to and all this
can be done without paying professional man n
dollar u vist-by only exercising a little good
common sense and by applying effectually the
Oak Oil. ita ~ Tnft.fD rIifi
Detroit August 9Th 1851.
Certificate ofthe right Reu. Peter Paul Leferre,
Bishop, Coadiutor, DC, The Catholic church
of The Diocese of Detroit
Mr. James Scrbner--Esteemed Sir: Please allow
me TO say to you, that notwithstanding my very
great aversion to cure all medicines have applied
your Oak Oil to my head which relieves it of an
apparent load or weight and gives one very pleas
ing sensation; the same to my eyes, and have us
ed it in case of the chafe, with very gratifying and
healing efiects And sir, wish you would have a
supply of 1T left where in this city that NAV
direct other persons as to its very happy effects
Yours, with great respect,
PETER L. LEFEvRE, Ii. G. c. c. ID.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04

Young physicians find it hard to get into bu-
siness; but they will succeed if they only have
patients.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04

- UGARS, Teas and best Rio Coffee, in great
~ abundance, now offered for sale at
FERRY & Sons
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04

Mo USE TALKING.-Lades and Gents: Call
IN ON us for cheap and fashionable Goods, Mt
Mill Point. T5tfl HOPKINS & BRoTHERs
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04
FIre! FiroIl EIrct,I

Fire Firc!! FIre!!l
Franklin Fire Insurance Company of New York
at Saratoga. Cdpital--S2OO,OOO. at
THE undersigned having been appointed agent
for the above Company, is prepared to insure
Dwelling Houses, Warehouses, Churches, School
Houses, Stores, Hotels Livery Stables, Barns
Lumber Yards, Machine Shops, Tanneries, Saw
mills Merchandise Household Furniture, &c.. ut
as low rates as any other good and responsible
company. HENRY GRIFFIN.
OATS and Corn just received at
~ f a FERRY g. Sons
DROWN Shectings for sale at
- FERRY & Sons
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04

EOR SALE-A good second hand Engine OF
H. 20 Horse Power, with Cross Head, Slides &C.
suitable for running two saws. Also, one good
secondhand Cutter. q if GiIBERr& Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04

DURE PORT WINE for Medicinal purposes
l. Warranted genuine. For sale by
III. PENNoYRR.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-04

- Present for the Holidays. 80. M
CHRISTMAS and NewlYears day are coming,
~ and there are some nice presents, such MS
Fancy Candies, Baskets Dolls and Skates, to be
found at FERRY & Sons.
"ANTED.--500,00 900 feet, smooth, sound logs,
w 16 feet long, forwhich cash will be paid on
delivery. saN rar syr GILBERT & Co..
Grand Haven, Jan. i, 1853. hls iarea
E>ANCY Cassimeres, Broadcloths, Black Satin
- and fancy vcstings, of various styles and
qualities mt F. Sons
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-08
Bishop Doone of Ncao Jei seq.

The Bishops of Virginia, Ohio and Maine
have for"ar.!c' = he Bishop of Connecticut.
tpresilig in tue House of Bishops,) a pre-.
sentiment OF the Bishops of New Jersey-the
third from the same hands, within ten months
and twenty .six days. A Court of Bishops is
called, 10 meet at Camden on the first day OF
September-a month bcf5re the assembling of
the General Conrent.on. The presentment
contains no new matter whatsoever, unless
the introduction of new item of Indebtedness
in the matter of the gas works for ST. Mary's
Hall and Burlington College, in suit before
the Circuit Court of the United States, and
charge of paying more than six per cent for
money, be so regarded,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-08

CITY BAKERY subscriber would re
~ specfuly inform the citizens of Lynchburg. that he
has estab shd himself in this city, Tor the purpose OF
carrying the Baking Business, and has located
himself Main Street, directly opposite the Warwick
House.
Having secured the services of competent workmen,
he is prepared furnish Bread Cakes, Crackers Bis
cult and Pastry of all kinds, made of the best mater
ais and in the skillful manner.
He will have constantly on hand FRESH CRACK
Frs OF kinds at Richmond prices wholesale and
retail.
Fror ing experience in the BUSINESS, he natters
himsen will be able to give satisfaction.
JAS SIMPSON.
IT, Orders for wedding and other parties supplied
with punctuality
ian l2-d8c3m
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-08
THE LATEST NEWS.
The Gardner Trial.

Tn this trial. on Monday. E. L. Keesee tes-
flied 10 having served notice on DR.. Card.
rsr that the Administration were about to
end an agent to Noxico to find out the local.
~ of his mines; and that he informed him that
+ be would send and agent to point them out
me Government would pay his expenses. The
Doctor declined the proposition, saying that
he understood the Commissioners had previ
ously expressed the opinion that the mine was
afraud. Augustn De Aguillar a Mexican
lawyer, Judge, &c. residing at San Louis Po-
rosi, testified to the signatures of Deos Reyes
Guzman and Fernandez. upon GARDENERS
mining title, were forgeries. He also linden.
tilted copy of the mining laws of Mexico,
and gave a variety of information relative to
20 the laws and usages of that country.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-08

One of the inmates of the insane asylum, at
Philadelphia committed suicide. on Thursday
evening by thrusng his head into hot oven,
and continuing it there until he had roasted
himself to death,
An insane man named John Rose died re.
Gently at Goshen, having starved himself to
death. On post norton examination of his
body, it was found that he had swalowed a
large silver teaspoon, PAIR ofsteel spectacles
folded up, and key or crank used for wind
ing clock.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-08
House Struck by Lightntng.

We understand that during the Thunder.
storm on Thursday last. the house OF Mr..
Maddox, of Amherst was struch by lightning
Mr.. M. being stunned and his daughter instant
ly killed.
We do trust that people will see the necess-
ity of protecting their houses by lightning rods.
Experience has proved their efficacy and they
should be upon every honse in the country.
Lynchburg ErpreSs.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-08

THE BLACK SwAN"-The coored female
singer so called-gave concert in New York
on Friday evening which was numerously at
tended and good.naturedly listened to. Most
Of the papers fthat city concur in representing
the voice OF the singer as without fexibilty or
cultivation, and her performan ;es. though here
and there manifes.ing good point, without
claim to any great degree of favor.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-08

n WI II ~ II he SUBSCRIBERS have
~ this day associated themselves together under tho
style and firm of ECHOLS, PRYOR q TALIAFERRO,
with the view of conducting general Commission bus
mess in all its branches.
Their house is the large and commodous brick tene
ment recently erected in the of of MIR. John Ruck
ers factory, Immediately the canal and nearly oppo
site the Piedmont Works. 1t is well arranged for tho
reception of and storing all kinds of produce,
well merchandise. A. their lot is large and made
from all depreciation bs strong enclosure. and
otherwise conveniently arran ed, The. enabled
give attention the sale of every description of
Lumber.
Every necessary prepaation is also made receive
Lime in any and all quantitis. Particular attention
i'll be paid tot sale of th article Consgnments
solicited from those preparing such commodities for
market They also solicit consgnments of wheat, flour,
corn meal. well every description Of pro-
luce
Liberal advances, required will always be made
consgnments in hand. Coal, lump and ground plaster,
and guano will always be kept hand-orders solicit
al
All orders for goods from punctual customers will
reive prompt attention.
Goods consigned their care to be forwarded, will
he attended to with all possible dispatch
No charge made for drayage merchandise pro-
luce, either by railroad canal BY applying them
selves closely business, & being determined
cry possible endeavor in pleasing all who may call
them they hope receive the encouragement ola liberal
public. r ECHLOS,
WIN II PRYOR.
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