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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22
Commissioners Notice.
1nIc of Daniel Shelby deco n Sod


WE The undersigned having been appointed
w (by William Hathaway Jr. Judge of Pro-
bate for the county of Ottawa State of Michigan
commissioners to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands agans the estate of Daniel
Shelby, deceased. late of the township and county
of Ottawa, and State aforesaid, hereby give notice
pursuant to a decree issued under the seal of the
Probate Court of Ottawa County aforesaid, that
all claims and demands against the said estate
must be presented with the necessary proof for
allowance on or before the second day of Novem-
Der neXt,or be thereafter forever barred all claim
against said estate: The second day of Novem-
Der next being the last day of the time limited for
the creditors of said estate TO present their claims
for allowance. And also give further notice that
will meet at the office of c. b. Albee, in the vii
lage of Grand Haven, on Saturday, the second
day of July next and Wednesday, the second day
of November next at one o'clock in the afternoon
of those days, for the purpose of examining and
adjusting said claims. Dated Grand Haven, May
II, 1853. [96 w4
HENRY RUTHERFORD, Co,,,,rs
c. b. ALBEE. 0 10
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22

STATE OF MICHIGAN County of Ottawa ss:-
At session of the Probate Court for the county
of Ottawa, holden at the office of the Judge there
of at Grand Haven, on Thursday, the 10Th day
of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and ffty-three: Present, William Hathaway
Jr., Judge of Probate: In the matter of the Es-
tate of Benjamin +. Saxton, deceased:
A PAPER purporting TO be the last will and tes-
"a lament of said deceased, having been depos-
tied in this office for Probate; thereupon it is
dered, that Tuesday the fifth day of July next, at
one o'clock in the afternoon, be assigned for the
hearing of said petition and that the heirs at law
of said deceased, and all other persons interested
in said Estate, are required to appear at session
of said Probate Court then to be holden at the Of
flee of the Judge thereof at Grand Haven, and
show cause, if any there be why the prayer of the
petitioner should not be granted; And it is further
ordered That said petitioner give notice to the per-
sons interested in said Estate, of the tendency of
said petition and the hearing thereof, by causing
copy of this Order to be published in the Grand
River Times a Newspaper printed and circulating
in the county of Ottawa three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr, Judge of Probate.
IA true copy.I [4w noel
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Notice.

TTNHE Undersigned would respectfully announce
l. to the citizens of Ottawa County that he is
prepared to do all kinds of Carpenter and Joiner
work, at his shop in Grand Haven, also prepared
to take jobs of building and other work in his line
in any part of the County, and pledges himself to
do all in workman-like manner, or no pay.
have constantly on hand all kinds of seasoncd lum-
Der, and prepared to furnish window sash, glass
&C., ready for use! rendering my thanks to the
citizens for their liberal patronage in times past
il. is my desire to serve you better in future.
I2Stfl JAMES BARNS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22
Glorious News for Mill Point

TINE subscriber has just received the largest
Il stock of Goods he has
EVER BROUGHT TO MILL POINT.
/. In his stock of dry goods the ladies will find
a splendid lot of Ribbons and EdgingS, Hosiery and
SILK GOODS, Prints, Broadcloth, Satinetts,
Vestngs and all the ct etceras necessary.
3. His stock of DRUGS is unusually large, and
will be found to comprise nearly every thing desi-
rable i'm that line
g. He has sugar, tea, coffee, rice, Goldfish, tobac-
co, &c. &c. in the line of Groceries
4. Being determined to do business for ready
pay, can and will sell goods cheaper than could
afford to if | should sell on credit
Just call and look and | am confident you will
purchase. In71 IT, Il. NJ D. SMITH.
Mill Point, Nov. 49, 1852.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, IS:
At session of the Probate Court for said coun-
ty of Ottawa, holden at the office of the Judge
thereof at Grand Haven, on Monday, the sixth
day of June, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and fifty-three Present William Hath
away Jr., Judge of Probate In the matter Of
the estate of Samuel Wickham deceased
A PAPER purporting to be the last will and tes-
N lament of the said deceased having been de-
posted in this office, by Uriah Helms and asking
Probate: Thereupon it is ordered that Tuesday,
the fifth day of July next at three o'clock in the
afternoon, be assigned for the hearing of said pc
ttion and that the heirs at law of said deceased,
and all other persons interested in said estate, are
required to appear at session of said Probate
Court then to be holden at the office of the Judge
thereof, at Grand Haven, and show cause, if any
there be, why the probate of said instrument
should not be granted: And it is further ordered
that said petitioner give notice to the persons in
terested in said estate of the tendency of said Pc
tition and the hearing thereof by causing copy
Of this order to be published in the Grand River
Times, newspaper printed and circulating in the
county of Ottawa, three successive weeks previ-
Gus to said day of hearing [100w4
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, JR., Judge of Probate.
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BosToN. Nav %. 1853,

BOSTON, May 70, 1893.
ONE INSANE WOMAN KILLED BY ANOTHER
We have the particulars of singular tragedy
which occurred at the Insane Hospital at Son.
ervile yesterday noon, at about which hour a
Mrs. Strong, of Vermont, an aged and very fee
bic person, was missing. The alarm was imme-
diately given. and search instituted for her in
all directions. In the course Of few minutes
she was found in the room of Mrs. Jameson,
another lunatic lying on the floor, at the foot of
the bed. Mrs. Jameson was kneeng on the
bed, in the attitude of prayer, and looking d.
rectly down upon the body, which was covered
by sheet. There was apparent slight bruise
near the right temple, and another on the throat
but no indication of any struggle having &C.
Cured between the two women, and there was
no discoloration Of the face of Mrs. Strong,
whose body, when found, retained much of the
natural warmth of life, except that the feet were
cold. Immediate and active restorative means
were used without effect-she was dead.
Mrs. Jameson was asked how Mrs. Strong
happened to be in her room and what had taken
place to occasion her death. Amid many evil
dences of entire deluson, she yet gave natu-
raj and consistent account, which was repeated
several times, to this effect: 81 heard Mrs.
Strong asking for lght-this was her constant
habit-it occurred to me that the Lord had de-
livered her into my hands and that if there was
any more light in the other world she would
see it. She had been plaguing me for many
months with this inquiry; now, one of the at
PENDANTS being gone out, and the other prepar-
ing dinner, determined to be rid of the annoy
ance. | accordingly slipped out into the gale.
ry, and invited Mrs. Strong into my ROOM She
came with me willingly. She had on two caps.
| took them off and tied them round her neck
The strings broke. She stood still, close to me,
making no resistance-so knew the Lord had
given her to me. then put my hands around
her throat and choked her. | then laid her down
on the floor softly, so as to make no noise, and
took off one of my stockings and put it round
her neck, pulling it as hard as | could-but it
was no use, she was already dead. felt her
pulse, and knew it. Whilst was doing this,
| said my prayers, and thanked the Lord that
he had permitted me to glorify His name"
The trustees of this institution are investiga.
ting the matter. The deceased, Mrs. Strong,
and also Mrs. Jameson are respectfully connect
ed but for some time have been hopelessly in
sane.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22
The HerOines OF History, and the HerOines
OF the Crusades,

The HcrOines OF History, and the HcrOines
of the Crusades,
S0O AGENTS wanted to canvass and sell the
DOO above works. in the State of Michigan
to whom n large discount will be made. Exclusive
agencies are given thus making the sale positive
Those engaged in the sale of the books are doing
well-many are making from IS to SO per day
THE HEROINES OF HISTORY.
This work embraces Histories and Biographies
of the following celebrated characters
Cleopatra Isabella of Spain; Joan of Arc Ma
ria Theresa; Josephine; Elizabeth of England
Mary, of Scotland; Catharine, of Russia Marie
Antoinette; and Madame Roland.
Thou hast charmed cup, o Fame,
A draught that mantles high,
And seems to lift the earthly frame
Above mortality-MrS. HemdnS.
One octave volume, containing 500 pages, en-
bellished with six elegant steel portraits from cor
rect likenesses Embossed muslin, gilt back re-
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edges, 50 %. 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-
cling the Biographies of the following celebrated
characters and elegant steel portraits and fronts
piece:
Adelia, Countess of Blois; Eleanor, of Aqait-
aine Bcrengaria, of Navarro; Isabella, of An
gouleme; Violante, of Jerusalem Eleanor, of Cas-
tile; by G. A. Bloss author of Bloss' Ancient His
tory; over 500 pages, octave edition. Embossed
muslin, full gilt back, marble edge, retail price
So 25; embossed morocco, full gilt back, marble
edge, retail price, So So sold exclusively by can
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For further particulars, please Immediately adj
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Detroit
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22

GRASS AROUND TREEs.--What would be
thought of the farming wisdom of him who
should leave patch of grass about every hill
of corn or beans! As little reason is there for
permitting it to grow around fruit trees. 1t de-
prves the tree Of moisture, and those small
rootlets or spongioles near the trunk, which
furnish large supply of the vital fluid, of much
of the nourshment which would otherwise be
expended in the formation of organs of re-
production. Once we'll rooted out, grass will
trouble but little afterwards.
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GOLD PEN MANDATORY.

c. Piquette, of Detroit, Manufactures of SUI
perior Gold Pens,
UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY AND FINE FINISH.
DOINTS, twenty different kinds made, some as
Il low as 81 80 for Pen and Silver Holder.
Damaged Pens repointed. Medium so cents.
Engrossing IS cents.
Damaged pens sent by mail, enclosing the
amount for repairs in Post Office Stamps, will be
promptly attended.
Detroit, January, 1858.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22

TREATMENT OF TREES PLANTED THIS Spring.
If any show signs of dying cut off the entire
top and keep the body moist with water.
Keep the earth loose about the roots, and il
dry supply an abundance of water, and immedi-
ately cover the surface with dry vegetable mat
ter, or half decayed manure.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22
New Goods! New Goods |!

MERRY & SONS are now receiving and opening
IL the largest stock of Fall and Winter Goods
they have ever offered in this market. Confident
that the READY PAY SYSTEM is the best for
trade, they offer their large selection of Staple and
Fancy Goods, Groceries, Hardware Boots and
Shoes Crockery &C., &c, at prices that will ensure
the CASH TRADE Of this vicinity.
Customers, both old and new, are respectfully
invited to examine our stock for themselves.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22

DR.. Rogers of Boston gave the following lu.
cid exposition of the so called spiritual demon.
STATIONS, at convention held in that city a few
weeks ago
He said that he thought that the revelations
were not spiritual, but " a cerebral automatonc
movement, depending for its development upon
the idosyncratic temperament of each individu-
al inspired through the spiral centres by num-
dane process of electrsed vitality, acting upon
every molecule of the system
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22
Richmond's Siding Machines.

TINE subscriber is prepared to furnish at short
i notice his new improved siding Machine, which
is acknowledged to be the most efficient and per-
feet machine of the kind now in use and the great
est improvement in reducing logs to siding, fen
cling, scantng flooring, &c, of this progressive
age, combining all the advantages with none of
the defects of former inventions, for making such
kinds of lumber.
For terms &c, apply to Ball & Babcock's Ma
chine Shop, ut Grand Rapids, or to
ELLIOTT RICHMOND.
Grand Rapids April IS, 1853 90 TIL
We have seen one of the above machines in OPP
Grafton at the Messrs. Whites steam MILL at Mill
Point, Ottawa Co., and concur with all who have
witnessed its working, in pronouncing it the ne
plus ultra" of siding machines. PUBS. TIMES.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22

NTANTED.-To contract with some response
w bic person to get in five millions Of feet Of
Saw Logs from our land, at the head Of the Bay
on. We have two miles of good Rail Road, run
ming into the heart of the TIMBER with two cars up
on it, and every thing in good state Of repair to
do business. House and furniture barn, five yoke
of oxen, one span of horses and all the supplies
necessary will be furnished If required to an ener-
getic go-ahead man-We will give a good con-
tract 5tf. HOPKINS BROTHERS..
Mill Point, August /, 1851.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22
Muskegon Tailor Shop.

TIME undersigned has opened Shop at Muske-
l. gon, and is ready to do all kinds of jobs in
the line of tailoring; from coarse to fancy at pr
ces which will cause no murmurs or complainings.
People of Muskegon and vicinity, your patronage
is solicited, and satisfaction guaranteed. I69tf.
October 1879 l.. X. DEyELLEY,
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Fire Fire Fire ~!

FIfc FIfe :! F1fC :!
Franklin Fire Insurance Company Of NeW York
at Saratoga. Capital-S2OO,OO0.
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, Tanneres, Saw
mills, Merchandise, Household Furniture, &C., at
as low rates as any other good and responsible
company. HENRY GRIFFIN.
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Fire!i Fire!i!

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 +. IL. CUNNING, ut Grand
Rapids
n. b. Life Insurance effected by either the New
York Life Trust, or the Hartford Life Insurance
Company. +, III. G..
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NOTICE to the creditors of the late Ozias Par

NJ OTICE to the creditors of the late Ozas Par
~ malice:
The undersigned having been appointed (by
VIM. Hathaway Jr, Judge of Probate for the coun-
ty of Ottawa, State of NIichigan) 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 & Morris, in the vii
lage of Muskegon, on the first Tuesday of May
next at o'clock in the afternoon of said day, for
the purpose of examining and adjusting said
claims. T.. Ii. WYLIE, Combs
THOMAS WING Yum 10
Muskegon, March %, 1853. 100 w
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STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, SIS -
At a session Of the Probate Court for the coun-
ty of Ottawa, holden at the office of the Judge
thereof, at Grand Haven, on Monday, the 10th
day of May, in the year one thousand eight hun
dred and fifty-three: Present, William Hatha-
way Jr. Judge of Probate: In the matter of
the estate of William Lasey deceased
- EVERAL petitions having been filed in this Of
- flee for administration on said deceased estate,
thereupon, it is ordered, that Monday, the sixth
day of June next, at one o'clock in the afternoon,
be assigned for the hearing of said petitions, and
that the heirs at law of said deceased and all 9th
Ell persons interested in said estate are required
to appear at a session of said Probate Court then
to be holden at the office of the Judge thereof at
Grand Haven, and show cause, if any there be,
why the prayer of the petitioners should not be
granted; and it is further ordered, that said petit
TONERS give notice to the persons interested in
said estate, of the tendency of said petitions and
the hearing thereof, by causing copy of this or
der to be published in the Grand River Times, a
newspaper printed and circulating in the county
of Ottawa, three successive weeks previous to said
day of hearing. A true copy. 90 wa
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr, Judge of Probate.
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Ready Made Clothing.

~ ENTLEMEN, Call and see Ferry & Sons large
" assortment of Clothing, &c. Consisting OF
Over Coats, Fine Dress and Under Coats, Fancy
and Black Cashmere Pants Plain and Fancy Sat
in, Valencia and other styled Vests; Silk and Wool
Wrappers, Knit and Flannel Shirts and Draw
ers, &c.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22
NEW GOODS.

WE have just received from New York large
w and well selected stock of Dry Goods and
Groceries, which we will sell cheaper than any 9th
er store in Ottawa county; will exchange for all
kinds of lumber, shingles, bolts, logs, slaves,
kinds of produce Those wishing to make good
trades please give a call we are on hand from q
yard of tape to a steam saw mill.
S. G. HOPKINS & BROTHERS.
Mill Point. June 81 1851. If.
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FIRE! FIRE.! FIRE!.
The Etna Insurance Company OF Utica, N. Y
CAPITAL STOCK, $4,000.

TIME undersigned having been appointed agent
i 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
and transportation against loss, damage by fire
Also, Steam Mills. Lumber Yards, Machine shops
and Foundries. He will also insure property under
the Farmers Mutual Department, at low rates YES
sells and Steamboats, will be insured under the Ma
rine Department. Office Water street, Grand Ha-
ven Michigan. WILLIAM Nj. FERRY, Agent
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22

John Adams once remarked that New Eng
land had four institutions, any one of which
would have led to national independence Those
were the Congregational Church, the Town
Meeting, the Volunteer Militia, and the Free
Schools.
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ment of the Sontag operas, an enthusiastic
friend of ours and his wife have become so car
ried away with the Juror awakened by attending
two nights at the opera, that it is the hardest
thing in the world for them TO restrain their dis
position to sing everything-the more so be-
cause they are both proficients in music. The
other morning, while ordering hi, dinner, the
butcher-a sedate man-was surprised to hear
our friend shout out, with most emphatic enun-
citation:
What will you take
For that ERE steak 2"
The butcher winked at his partner, and an
swered, with an air Of composure, ga shlllin,
sir I" but it was evident our friend was down in
the day-book of his estimation as lunatc.-
Making his purchase, and going out of the door,
he met with his neighbor Jones. Extending
his hands franticaly, he sung
"Ah, friend Jones, is it you?
How do you do, JONES' how do you do =
Long time since we've met together;
Isn't this delightful weather."
Jones was astonshed, as well he might be.
Passing into bakery to procure some bread
for breakfast, he sung, to very plaintve air
"Bakers Bakers bless your souls
Let us have dozen rolls|
and rolled the world "rols" out so tenderly
that the bakers wife burst into tears The
rolls were taken down by the bakers wife, when,
finding his voice again, he sang, with great feel
ing:
Dearest one, with fingers taper
Tie the bread up in paperV
which she did, and he went home humming and
beating time on the paper parcels he held in his
arms. His wife met him at the door, wringing
her hands. The tit was on her, and she COM
menced singing
"My dearest Charles, what do you think T?
The coffee's all as black as ink
I'm SO provoked that can cry
CHARLES" Stop, my dear, ITS all in your eye!
When misfortune comes, why, bear it,
l. your loving spouse will share it.
Come, now, let us sit mt table,
Do the best we are able,
Let the coffee go to grass
We have some tea, my lass "
WIFE" Oh my Charles, you happy make me. y
CHARLES" If | don't the deuce may take me!
Hear the word that now UTTER
My love is strong and-so's the butter
Trust me, it will ne'er be weary
Pass the toast and cheese, my deary.
BoTH-"Now good bye my dearest treasure"
CHARLES" Cook the steak just to your pleasure,
But see that it's not overdone,
And will be ut home by one"
BoTH- ''Good bye, farewell
'Tis hard to part
| cannot tell
How dear thou art"
How this will end it is hard to foresee, but
"friends of the family" shake their heads, and
point to their foreheads significantly, as much
as to say there's something wrong about our
unfortunate friends phrenology.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22

A wag being asked which way fight of
stairs run 'reped that one way they ran up, but
the other way down
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NONDIMENTS.-Shake Sage, Sweet Mario
" ram, pure Mustard, extract of Vanilla, Afri-
also Nutmegs Mace and Cassia. At the Mill Point
Drug Store l2tfl
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l. arge, TIMBER, Sugar of Lead, Chrome Red,
Chrome Green, Crhome Yellow Venitan Red,
Yellow Ochre, Whiting, Glue No. and l-2, Milli-
ners' Glue, Linseed Oil, Spts. Turpentine Copal
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-22

CTAMPEDE MIXTURE.-For the cure of Fever
- and Ague A cure warranted or the money
refunded. Fer sale by GILBERT q Co.
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MAYNARD & Noyes, & Davis Blacks, superior
WI writing ink for sale at FERRY & Sons.
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DROWN Sheetings, for sale at
ID FERRY & Sons.
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Toothache Drops.

- YRINGES-Metal, Glass and India Rubber In
- lection Syrnges, Glass Ear Syringes and Glass
Fs and Ps ut the Mill Point Drugstore.
Nov 26 T72l l.. NJ s. SMITH.
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The Singing Bird.

Tic OIHgIHg DITu'
rTNHE very pink of perfection for instruction in
4 music. Just received by express from New
York, at the Mill Point Drug and Variety Store
L. NJ S. SMITH.
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Dash will be paid for warranted No Shingles
~ by fltfl GILBERT & Co.
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- CREWS, assorted Nos, Tacks, Brads, Front
| y Door Chest and Padlocks, Butts, Door trim
mngs, Brass and Japqned Lifting Handles, at
FERRY & Sons