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CLOTHING. CLOTHING.

TRYING HALL CLOTHING WAREHOUSE
l. At wholesale and retail. Home manufacture
Spring, Summer Fall and Winter fashions.
new OsOOdl-Cash System.-The cheapest and
most extensive Clothing Establishment in the
State. Our clothing is all manufactured in Grand
Rapids, and every article warranted.
1000 Linnen Coats at co. fine;" 500 Linnen
Vests, from 63c up; 1900 Summer Pants, from soc
to 81 80 Summer Goods, Tweeds Queens Cloth,
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We call the attention Of our country merchants
to our large aad splendid stock, which will be sold
at the lowest New York prices.
Tailoring Deparfment.-Th department is
under the charge of M. Lafontain, lately from
France. AIarge assortment of new and beautiful
styles of cloths, cassimeres and vestngs, which he
will make up to order, in the latest style and war
rant to fit All kinds of clothing cut to order at
short notice. Oil Clothing. Sou-W esters, Trunk
Valises &C. Irving Hall, foot of Monroe street,
Grand Rapids. f1y5 l.. PORTER.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN County of Ottawa, IS
IN the matter Of the estate of Daniel Shelby,
i deceased Notice is hereby given that have
appointed and do hereby appoint Henry Ruther-
ford and Clark b. Albee, commissioners to receive,
examine and adjust all claims and demands of all
persons against the estate of Daniel Shelby, late
of said county, deceased; and we do hereby APP
point Saturday the 10th day Of April next, and
Saturday the 30th day of July next, and Satur-
day the Doth day of October next, at o'clock in
the afternoon of those days, at the office of c. b.
Albee, mt Grand Haven, when and where all per-
their claims with the necessary proof for allowance
or be thereafter forever barred of all claims against
said estate. The Doth day of October being the
last day of the time limited for creditors of said
estate to present their claims for allowance
Dated Grand Haven, the 10th day of March, A
ID. 1853 HENRY RUTHERFORD, lcom,rs
[SS wa CLARK b. ALBEE.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN County of Ottawa ST.
I n the matter of the estate of Charles G. Marsh
Il deceased: Notice is hereby given, that have
appointed and do hereby appoint Monday the sew
enth day of March next, and Monday the sixth
day of June next at two o'clock in the afternoon
of those days, at the house Of Henry Pennoyer, in
Grand Haven, to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the es
tate of Charles G. Marsh, late of Oceana County
deceased, when and where all persons interested
are required to appear aud present their claims
with the necessary proof for allowance or be
thereafter forever barred of all claims against said
estate; the sixth day of June next being the last
day of the time limited for creditors Of the said
estate to present their claims for allowance. Da-
ted at the Probate Office, in Grand Haven, the
sixth day of December, A. ID. 1852. re
WILLIAM HATHAWAY Jr. Judge of Probate
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Sherif's Sale.

DY virtue of an execution issued out of the Cir
I'D cult Court of the County of Kent and State
of Michigan, to me directed and delivered, against
the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of
Albert Barker, defendant in said execution, have
levied upon the following lands and tenements TO
wit: The northeast quarter Of the southeast
quarter of section one %, in town six (6) north
of range thirteen Q3) west, in the county of Otta-
wa and State of Michigan; which | shall expose
for sale at public auction as the law directs, to the
highest bidder, mt the Courthouse, in the village
of Grand Haven, on Thursday the 21st day of
April next, at O'Clock in the afternoon of said
day Dated Grand Haven, March |, 1853.
1856 WI ASA A. SCoTT, Sheriff.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, ss:-
AT a session of the Probate Court for said County
of Ottawa holden at the Office of the Judge there
Of at Grand Haven on Monday, the 2lst day of
March i'm the year one thousand eight hundred
and fifty-three: Present, William Hathaway, jr +,
Judge of Probate In the matter of the Estate of
Lubbert Bosch deceased
'nN reading and filing the petition, duly verified,
" of Henry D.Post administrator of said estate,
praying for license to sell the real estate of the said
deceased for the payment of his debts and eXpen-
SEES of administration; Thereupon tits ordered, that
Thursday, the fifteenth day of April next at four
o'clock in the afternoon, be assigned for the hear
ing 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 Office
of the Judge, thereof at Grand Haven, and show
cause if any there be- why the prayer of the petit
toner should not be granted And it is further
dered that said petitioner Henry ID. Post, give no.
tce to the persons 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, newspaper printed and
circulating in the county of Ottawa four success
i've weeks previous to said day of hearing.
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, jr. Judge of Probate.
I true copy.l mss 4w.I
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Detroit August 18th 1851.

Detroit August 18th 1851.
Certificate Of Mr.. Jeremiah Godtroy, for sirteen
gears resident of Detroit trelre gears Of The
firm of Atkinson d Godfroy formerly Of Nhi
ca ". Y.
Mr.. James Scribner-Dear sir: Please allow me
TO certify that have been sufferer from diseases
of 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 year since,
during which time, and until L met you, and you
administered your Oak Oil to me | never knew
what it was to enjoy well day, and have been
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clear and in short, feel as if had been entirely
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n new; and, indeed, owe so much to you your
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induce You to extend the knowledge of your Oak
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the knowledge and please allow me to further say
that have sent dozens of persons afflicted with
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Depot and have heard but one opinion from hun
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Yours, with esteem
JEREMIAH GODFREY.
This Oak Oil may be freely used as it is true that
If there is disease, there is effect produced
other than prevention of disease and the afflc-
ted have only to inquire of any person who has
used this invaluable curative, (Oak-Oil) to know
the above facts. JAMES SCRIBNER Proprietor.
For sale by Ferry & Sons, G. b. Albee, Henry
Griffin, Harry Eaton, +. b. Gilbert and at the Of
flee of the Grand RiUer Times, by Barns & Angel,
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=. S. The Oak-Oil is superior to Sloans medi-
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The New York Family Courier.

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a CARD.

THE undersigned has taken the well known
Il Washington House, in the village of Grand Ila-
ven for Il time, where he will receive and cater for
all of his old customers, and as many new ones as
may feel disposed to call upon him, with the aid
and assistance of JAMES =. SCoTT. who will be ev-
or ready well as the undersigned, to wait upon,
and if possible to give satisfaction to all that may
favor this House with call.
An addition has been made to the stabling of this
establishment sufficient for all travelling custom
that may want that kind of accommodation. Du-
ring the present Administration of the General
Government, this House and its appurtenances will
be found at all times well supplied with everything
needed for the comfort of man or beast.
I4tfl HENRY PENNoYER.
Grand Haven, July 81, 1851.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN County of Ottawa, SIS
n the matter of the estate of Jededah Brown,
L deceased Notice is hereby given that have
appointed and do hereby appoint Monday the third
day of January next and Monday the second day
of May next, at two o'clock =. NJ. of those days at
the house of Henry Pennoyer, in Grand Haven, to
receive, examine and adjust all claims and de-
mands of all persons against the estate OfJedediah
Brown, late of said county, deceased, when and
where all persons interested are required TO appear
and present their claims with the necessary proof
for allowance be thereafter forever barred of all
claims against said estate: the second day of May
next being the last day of the time limited for cred
itors of the said estate present their claims for
allowance Dated at the Probate's Office, in Grand
Haven, the first day of November A. ID. 1852.
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr. Judge of Probate. no
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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 Jewelry Goods of the
most fashionable styles would respectfully an
nounce 70 the citizens of Grand Rapids and its vi
cinity, that heis 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, Spectaces of all kinds,
Plated Ware, Britannia, do, Candle Sticks. Flutes,
Flies, Accordians Clarionets, Violins, Music Box
es, Violin Strings, together with alarge assortment
of CLOCKS, of every style and finish, and an inf
mite variety of Toys, Yankee Notions &C.
The above comprises only a small part of the ar
ticles have on hand; but, ladies and gentlemen,
if you will call at my establishment you will bc.
ready to say that in variety and quality of Goods,
it is in no respect, surpassed by any similar one
in the western country.
watch thermometers, Duplex,
Anchor Patent Levers Cylinder Lapne and com
mon watches, repaired and put in order by skful
workmen. All work entrusted to my care warran-
ted Establishment on Monroe St, one door west
of the Catholic Church [561y..
Grand Rapids, July %, 1852. VIM. PREUssER.
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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, so for Pen and Silver Holder.
Damaged Pens repointed. Medium so cents.
Engrossing rs cents
Damaged pens sent by mail, enclosing the
amount for repairs in Post Office Stamps, will be
promptly attended
Detroit January, 1853.
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SINGULAR HIsToRIcAL FAcT-Sir, Walter
Raleigh who was the first discoverer,of the val
ue of the potato as a food for.man. One day he
ordered lot of dry weeds to be collected and
burnt. Among these was lot OF dried pota-
toes. After the bonfire, these potatoes were
picked up thoroughly roasted. Sir Walter tast-
ed and pronounced them delicious. by this ac-
,cident was discovered a species of food which
has saved millions of the human race from star
walton.
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FIRE! FIRE: !! FIRE ~!
The FGtna Insurance Company OF Utica, N. Y
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VNHE undersigned having been appointed agent
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buildings, Household furniture, Merchandise and
other property and the risk of inland navigation
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Also, Steam Mills Lumber Yards Machine shops
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the Farmers Mutual Department, at low rates. YES
sells and Steamboats, will be insured under the Ma
rine Department. Office, Water street, Grand Ha-
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The Hcroincs OF History, md the Hcroincs-
81 of the Crusades, 81, tUfI

The Hcroines OF History, and the Hcroines-
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TWO OF THE GREATEST BOOKS EVER PUBLISHED.
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THE HEROINES OF HISTORY.
This work embraces Histories and Biographies
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4 Cleopatra; Isabella of Spain Joan of Arc; Ma
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Thou hast charmed cup, o Fame,
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And seems TO lift the earthly frame
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FIRE.! Fire!!!

INSURANCE against loss or damage by fire, in
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TO THE AFFLICTED.
OAK-OII., one Panacen, the PosItIve Cural


The proprietor and inventor will stake his repu-
taton that this Oak-Oil will do all that he claims
and more and he does claim that it will positively
not only relieve, but cure, Deafness, Weak Eyes,
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Erysipelas Fistula Dandruff or Scrofiula OH the
head, Neuralgia, Tic DouloureuX, Rheumatism,
Headache, Burns, Scalds, Sore mouth and lips,
Fresh Cuts, Catarrh. in the head Bruises and
Sprains, in many cases the Teeth Ache. any old
Sore Leg BARRIERS Sore Face, Chap in the groins or
other part, st. Anthony's 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 Eruptions
of the skin, Chill Fever, Fever and Ague, Lung Fe-
yer, Cramp in the feet legs or stomach, Bilious
Fever, and many other malades 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 faml-
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 Onk-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 a
dollar visit--by only exercising little good
common sense and by applying effectually the
Oak-Oil.
Detroit, August 9Th 1851.
Certificate of The right Rev. Peter Paul Leferre,
Bishop Coagutor, dc, The Catholic church
OF the Diocese of Detroit.
Mr.. James acknowledgment Sir please allow
me to say TO you, that Notwithstanding my very
great aversion to cure all medicnesI have applied
your Oak Oil to my head which relieves it of an
apparent load weight and gives one very pleas
ing sensation; the same to my eyes, and have us
ed 1t in case of the chafe, with very gratifying and
healing effects. And sir wish you would have a
supply Of left some where in this city that may
direct other persons as to its very happy effects.
Yours, with great respect,
PETER p. LEFEvRE, B. G. c. c. ID.
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NEW GOODS.

WE have just received from New York o large
w and well selected stock of Dry Goods and
Groceries, which evil sell cheaper than any 9th
er store in Ottawa county; we will exchange for all
kinds of lumber shingles, bolts, saw logs, slaves,
ship knees, wagon spokes, hoop poles, and for all
kinds of produce. Those wishing to make good
trades please give a cal, we are on hand from
yard of tape to steam saw mill.
S. G. HOPKINS BROTHERS.
Mill Point. June 81 1851 I1tf
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Firel Firc FIrc ~!


Franklin Fire Insurance Company Of New York
at Saratoga. Cdpitdl-S2O0OO0.
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 any other good and responsible
company. HENRY GRIFFIN.
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An obituary very euogssc of lady says I:
" She was married twenty-four years, and in all
that time never once banged the door"