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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22
STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa. IS :

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa ss:-
At a session of the Probate Court for the county
of Ottawa, holden at the probate office, in the
village of Grand Haven, on Monday, the sixth
day of October, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and fifty-six: Present, William Hath
away, Jr., JUG ge of Probate In the matter of
the estate of Lorenzo Daggett, deceased
\ PAPER purporting to be the last will and tes-
IA lament of said deceased having been depos-
tied in this office by Timothy Fletcher and pray
ing for probate thereon: Thereupon it is ordered
that Monday, the third day OF November next at
four 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 a session
of said court then to be holden at the probate of
flee, in the village of Grand Haven, and show
cause if any there be, why the prayer of the petit
toner should not be granted And it is further or
dered 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
a copy of this order to be published in the
Grand River Times, newspaper printed and
circulating in said county of Ottawa. three sue
cessive weeks, previous to said day of hearing.
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr,
262 WI Judge of Probate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22
Sherif's Sale.

Dy virtue of an execution issued out of and
ID from the Circuit Court in and for the county
of Ottawa and State of Michigan, and to me di-
rected, against the goods and chattels lands and
tenements of Edwin p. Furguson, and in favor of
Clark B. Albee, have levied upon and taken all
the right title and interest, of the said Edwin p.
Furguson, in and to the following described real
estate, to wit: The south half of the southeast
quarter Of section thirty, town eight north of range
fifteen west, containing eighty acres; also lot No.
six, section thirty one, town eight north of range
fifteen west, containing forty-seven and twenty
hundredths acres; also the cast half of lot No.
seven, section thirty-one, town eight north of
range fifteen west, containing twenty-threc and
sixty-hundredths acres, making in all one hundred
and fifty and eighty hundredths acres all of which
l shall sell at public auction or vendue to the high
est bidder, at the old school-house, in the village
of Grand Haven, the place of holding the Circuit
Court in and for the county of Ottawa, State of
Michigan on Thursday the thrtieth day of Octo-
Der next, at one o'clock in the afternoon
JOHN b. PARKS, Acting Sheriff, by
G. w. GRAY, Deputy
Grand Haven Sept. 15r 1856. f259'w7
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22
STATE or MICHIGAN. County of ottawa, IS :

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, SIS -
At a session of the Probate Court for the County
of Ottawa, holden at the Probate Office, in the
village of Grand Haven. on Monday, the sixth
day of October, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and iifty-six: Present, William Hath
away. Jr., Judge of Probate In the matter of
the estate of Henry Rutherford deceased:
A PAPER purporting to be the last will and tes-
IA lament of said deceased having been depos-
tied in this office, by A. w. Taylor and praying
for probate thereon: Thereupon it is ordered that
Monday. the third day of November next at three
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 a session of
said court then to be holden at the Probate Office,
in the village of 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 persons in
teresed 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 circulated in said
county of Ottawa, three successive weeks previ-
onS to said day of hearing.
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr.
262 w4I Judge of Probate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of a
IN license granted on the first day of September,
A. ID. 1856, by the Probate Court of Ottawa coun-
ty, Michigan, to me Us administrator of the estate
of Peter McNiff, late of Ottawa county deceased,
shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
the 5th day of November next at one o'clock in the
afternoon, at the house of Burnett Bailey, in the
town of Wright, Ottawa county, all the right title
and interest that Peter McNitf died seized of in
and to the west half of the northeast quarter of
section ten (10), in township eight (S) north Of
range number thirteen Q3) west, being eighty
acres of land.
PATRICK PENDERGAsT, Administrator.
Sept. -, 1856. 1860 WI
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, -
AT session in the Probate Court for the County of
Ottawa, holden at the Probate Office, in the vii
lagc of Grand Haven, on Monday, the eleventh
day of August, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and ffty-sx Present William Hath
away, Jr., Judge of Probate. In the matter of
the Estate of Jeremiah Allen, deceased:
ON reading and filing the petition duly verified
" of Charles Wilkinson, of Polkton, in said OF
tawa County, praying that the administrator of
the estate of said deceased may be authorized and
directed by decree of this court to make and
execute to him a conveyance of certain lands in
pursuance of Il certain contract in writing. made
by said jeremiah Allen in his life time to Joseph
Kellogg and George She'll and assigned by them to
petitioner: ThereupOn it is ordered that Mon
day, the third day of November next at four
o'clock in the afternoon, be assigned for the hear
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 court, then to be holden at the Probate Office
in the village of 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 persons in
terested in said estate of the tendency of said pc
ttion, and the hearing thereof by causing a copy
of this order to be published in the Grand River
Times, newspaper printed and circulated i'm said
County of Ottawa, six successive weeks previous
to said day of hearing.
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr,
25s CIVIL Judge Of Probate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22
4 I GEORGE PARKS & Co.. [ q
General Land Agents,

WILL attend to selecting, locating and pre-
wv empting Government Lands al so TO the sale
and purchase of other lands and the payment of
taxes. . -e .-
Oceana, and Mason counties, which are carefully
corrected each week. tsA
We are able to designate Pine and Farming
Lands, and will do so at reasonable rates. and war;
rant the lands to be as recommended.
We will make selections for those for whom wcr
may locate lands at the State or the United States
Land Offices, when desired. Also we will make
and correct plats of the above named counties on
short notice.
All business entrusted to us will be attended to-
promptly, and for moderate charges.
Office second door below the WashingtoH
House, GrandHaven, Mich. zoos IT,.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22
DAY AND NIGHT LINE

n L the opening Of navington the Clipper Scows
"A Capt. Toms Cabin and Bell Brandon, will run
upon the river for freight. Those having lumber,
shingles, wood, ETC., to transport can have it at
tended to, promptly, by application to Capt Derk
wynn, in command, or to us, Agents Of the Nam
moth Transportation Co.
l23otf T.W. WHITE & Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22

Sheriff's Office, Ottawa Cos, Grand Hayer
I . September !, 1856.

I Sheriff's Office, Ottawa Cos, Grand Hayen,
l .fn September /, 1856. J
NOTICE is hereby given that ut the General
IN Election to be held in the State of Michigan,
on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday of
November next the following Officers are to be
elected, viz: va .
A Governor Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of
State, State Treasurer, Auditor General, Commits
soner of the State Land Office, Attorney General,
Superintendent of Public Instruction, one men,
Der of the State Board of Education, six Electors
of President and Vice President, and Represen-
tativc in Congress for the Third Congressional
District Of this State, to which your county is at
tached. Also Senator for the thirty first Senator
Ial District, consisting of the counties of Ottawa,
Newaygo, Oceana, Lake, Mason, Grand Traverse,
Wexford, Missaukee, Kalkaska, Owena, Leanaw,
Antrim and Manistee. Also one Representative
TO represent the District composed of the county
of Ottawa, i'm the next Legislature provided by
law Also the following County Officers, viz
A Circuit Court Commissioner, County Treasu-
urer, Sheriff, Clerk and Register of Deeds, Prose-
cutting Attorney, Judge of Probate, Surveyor and
two Coroners.
JOHN b. PARKS, Under Sheriff and acting Sheriff.
Grand Haven, Sept. l. 1856. 1881 wl0
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22
ssE The fast sailing Schooner

WILL run regularly between st. Joseph and
Grand Treverse during the season of navigation,
touching at all of the intermediate ports.
The SUPPLY has recently been reftted, and
is in all respects all that is desirable for the
fort of passengers and speedy transportation of
freight.
board, or Messrs. Ferry & Sons, Grand Haven Ry-
erson & Morris, Muskegon, j. f. Sutherland, St.
Joseph A. A. Cain, White River Camel & Co..
Grand Traverse GEO. d. MITCHELL, Master.
May 27, '56. I214m6
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22


At a session of the Probate Court for the county
of Ottawa, holden at the probate office, in the
village of Grand Haven, on Monday, the sixth
day of October, inst, the year one thousand
eight hundred and ffty-six Present, William
Hathaway, Jr., Judge of Probate. In the matter
of the Estate of Charles Cupit, deceased: u
|nN reading and filing the administration ac-
~ count of Charles Headworth, who Is admins
traitor of the estate of said Charles Cupit de-
ceased and the said administrator having asked
to have said account settled and allowed There
upon IL is ordered, that Monday, the 9th day
of October, inst, ut four o'clock in the after
noon, 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 requr-
ed to appear ut session of said court then to be
holden at the probate office, in the village of 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 persons interested in said estate of
the tendency of said petition, and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Grand River Times, newspaper
printed and circulating in said county Of Ottawa.
three successive weeks previous to said day of
hearing. WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr
262 Wi Judge of Probate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22
STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, ss:-

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, ss:-
AT session of the Probate Court for the County
of Ottawa, holden ut the Probate Office, in the
village of Grand Haven, on Saturday, the Goth
day of September, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and ffty-siX: Present. William
Hathaway, Jr., Judge of Probate. In the matter
of the estate of George ProbascO, deceased
nN reading and filing the petition, duly verified,
~ of Sarah E. ProbascO, Administrative of said
estate praying for reasons therein set forth that
she may be licenccd and authorized to sell GER
tain real estate, described for the purpose of pay
ing the debts allowed against said estate together
with the expenses of administering the same;-
Thereupon it is ordered that Monday, the third
day of November next at one o'clock in the after
noon, 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 requir
ed to appear at session of said court then to be
holden at the Probate Office in the village of
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 Pc
titioner give notice to the persons interested in
said estate, of the tendency of said petition and
the hearing thereof by causing q copy of this or
der to be published in the Grand River Times
newspaper printed and circulated in said county of
Ottawa four successive weeks previous to said day
of hearing.
WILLIAM HATHAWAY Jr.,
260w an Judge of Probate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22
Sale of Forfeited School, University, and
Salt Spring Land.
STATE LAND OFFICE,

STATE LAND OFFICE,
LANSING, Sept. Is, 1856
DUBLIC notice is hereby given that the follow
l. ing described Primary School, University,
Normal School, and Salt Spring Lands, situated in
the county of Ottawa, forfeited for non-paymcnt
of interest will be offered for sale ut this Office,
at public auction, on Wednesday, the ODD day Of
October next at 10 o'clock A. NJ, unless previous
ly redeemed according to law
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22
BOUR'S CORDIAL,

A safe, speedy, mud effectuai remedy for Di-
arrhen, Dyscntery, and Bowel Complaints.
THIS medicine may be relied upon as one Of
Il the mildest and safest of remedies, while at
the same time it is eectual in curing this class of
diseases
0y By observing the directions on the bottle, it
may be given to children with perfect safety.
Sold wholesale and retail by II. ID. Post, Holland,
also for sale at Griffin's Drugstore.
Sept. Is, 1855. 1909 If.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22
COUNTY TREASURES OFFICE, |

COUNTY TREASURES OFFICE
Grand Haven, March s, 1856.
NOTICE is hereby given, that l am now duly
IN authorized to receive interest, or any por-
ton Of the principal remaining unpaid, for Pri-
mary School, or other lands that have been sold
by the State. GEORGE PARKS,
233 til County Treasurer
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22

TTATS and Caps-the best assortment in town
Ill and for the lowest prices, at AJBEE's.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-10-22

S. b. TREADWELL, Commission
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-04-18
WHO WANTS A FARM!

057fo those who wish farms-to have fertile land
at cheap price, and easy terms, your attention IS
called to the RMgtay Farm an& Cool CompaRy7@-
Twenty five acres in proportionare given
for $500, payable in nstalments of S per week, or
81 per month. 1t is located in Elk county, Penna.
and has of the best markets for its produce in
the State The soil is rich loan, and is not 10 be
surpassed for farming, examination will show. IL
has the best elements of prosperity, being underaid
hytwo rich veins Of COAL aud will shortly be inter-
sected by four rail roads. The timber is of the most
valuable kind. Title unexceptionably good and
warrantee deeds given. 1t presents good and
substantial opportunity 10 commence farming, prov-
ding for ones children, making investment.
Further particulars be had from the Pamphlets
which sent to inquirers. Letters answered
promptly. Apply address SAML. w. CATrELL,
secretary, 35 walnut street, north side between 4th
and 5th streets, Phila. Full information is contain
ed in the pamphlets. Feb. l5-3m.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-04-18
I'D. Border,
Clock & atCEa Maker
AND DEALER In JEWELRY.

Would respectfully announce to the citizens
Of Bedford, and the public in general, that he
has opened Jewelry Store in the building re-
Gently occupied by H. Nicodemus, Esq. nearly
opposite the Bedford Hotel, where he will be
pleased to all in want of articles IN his line.
He has on hand, and will constantly keep, an
elegant assortment of JEWELRY, and will re-
pair Clocks and Watches in the bert Style He
hopes TO receive liberal share of patronage, as
he feels satisfied be can render satisfaction to all
who entrust him with their work. His terms
will be moderate.
He has on hand Gold and Silver WATCHES,
Silver Spoons, Thimbles. Butter Knives, Gold
and SILVER Pens and Pencils, &c. &c.
N. B. He still continues the Gunsmithng
business, at his old stand, in the East end of
town, where he has good and competent work.
man constantly employed. d. B.
April 81, 1855.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-04-18
cARTER,S SPANISH MIXTURE.

NOT A PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN TT.
Let the afflicted Read and Ponder
An Infallible Remedy for Scrofula, Kings Evil,
Rheumatism, Obstinate Cutaneous EruptionS,
Pimples or Posules on the Face, Blotches,
Boils, Ague and Fever, Chronic Sore Eyes,
Ring Worm or letter, Scald Head, Enlarge
ment and Pain of the Bones and Joints, Stub
born Ulcers, Syphilitic Disorders, Lumbago,
Spinal Complaints, and all Diseases arising
from an Iniudcous Use OF Mercury, Impru-
dence in Life, or Impurity OF the Blood.
~ This great Alternative medicine and Pu-
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grateful patients from all parts of the United
States, who testify daily to the remarkable
cures performed by the greatest ofall medicines,
HCARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE" Neu-
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Skin, Liver Disease, FeverS Ulcers, Old Sores,
Affections ofthe Kidneys, Diseases of the Throat,
Female Complaints, Pains and Aching Of the
Bones and Joints, are speedily put 10 flight by
using this great and inestimable remedy.
For all Diseases of the Blood, nothing has vet
been found to compare with it. 1t cleanses the
system of all impurities, acts gently and eff
cientiy on the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens
the skin clear and healthy, and restores the
Constitution, enfeebled bv disease or broken
down by the eXcesses of youth, TO its pristine
vigor and strength.
For the Ladies, it is incomparably better than
all the cosmetics ever used. A few doses of
CARTER's SPANISH MIXTURE will remove all
saIlowness of complexion. bring the roses mant-
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and improve the general health in remarka-
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Of
The large number of certificates which We
have received from persons from all parts Of the
United States, is the best evidence that there is
no Humbug about it. The press, hotel keepers,
magistrates, physicians, and public men, we'll
known TO the community, all add their testlmo-
nv to the wonderful effects of this GREAT
BLOOD PURIFIER.
Call on the Agent and get Circular and
Almanac, and read the wonderful cures this
truly greatest Of all medicines has performed.
None genuine unless signed WILLIAM S.
BEERS, & Co., Proprietors, No. 304 Broad
way, New York.
Sold by DR.. F. c. REAMER, Bedford; ].
M. BARNDoLLAR, Bloody Run: A. B. BUM,
SchelIsburg, and by Dealers in Medicines ev-
erywhere. Oct. 30, l835.-ly.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-04-18
DIR. ELAWD DIS
CELEBRATED GERMAN BITTERS,
Prepared bg
DR. C.. NJ. JACKSON,
~ g., I1ky.y. IL.


No. 100 Arch Street, Phi}adely6ia.
Their power overthe above diseases IS not ex-
celied, if equalled, by any other preparation in
the United States, as the cures attest, in many
cases after skiilul physicians had failed
These Bitters are worthy the attention of in
valids. Possessing great virtues in the rectiti-
cation of diseases of the Liver and lesser glands
exercising the most searching powers in weak
ness and affections of the digestive organs, they
are, withal, safe, certain and pleasant
REID md BE CONTLNCED.
]. D. SPRING, LaceyviIe, Pa, A pril 6, 1854,
says: 81 can get YOU some good certificates for
your German Bitters in this vicinity if you
wish them. A lady purchasing some of it this
week, says that it is by far the best medicine
she ever knew, having done her and her daugh-
much good, See
s. B. LAWSON, Benfard's Store, Somerset Co.,
Pa, August 10, 1853, SAYS: Il am much at
tached to your German Bitters, having used two
bottles oft, which / procured from s. Kurtz,
your agent at Somerset, and found great relief
from in disease Of the Liver. | find it has great
effect upon my lungs, strengthening and invig-
Grating them, which, as am public speaker,
is a great help to me-"
Dr.. GILES, Newton Hamilton, Pa, Nav,
1881, said have used myself half dozen
bottles of your German Bitters for Liver COM
plant and diseases of a nervous character, re-
sultng from the abuse Of mercury. | was poi
soned and afflicted with spasms from the use of
this latter article. The German Bitters is the
first article from which obtained any relief.
have also given the article to many dvspep-
tics, with the most salutary result. | think as
many more bottles will cure me.'
J. c. YoUNG, Esq, of Dauphin, Pa, writes
May >, 1851 81 was afflicted with General
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for which used many different remedies with
out relief. at last used your HooAand's Ger
man Bitters took few bottles according 10
directions, and was completely cured. have
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since took your Btters, which is about one
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The Bitters are ENTIRELY VEGETABLE, al
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Sold by dealers in medicine and storekeepers
everywhere. And bv
DR.. F. c. Reamer, Bedford, Pa.
Oct. 90, ls55.-ly.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-04-18
3Iarch 16, 1855.

Importance TO married people, those contempa-
ting marriage. By WIN. YOUNG, NJ. ID.
Let no father be ashamed TO present a copy of the
KSCULAPIUS to his child; it may save him from
an early grave. Let no young woman enter
into the secret obligations of married life without
reading the POCKET ECULAPlUS. Let no one
suffering from hacknied Cough, Pain in the Side,
restless nights, feelings, and the whole train
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HSCULAPlUS. Have the married, or those about
TO be married any mpedment, read this truly useful
book, ii has been the means of saving thousands
of unfortunate creatures from the very Jaws of death
gg-Any person sending TWENTY FIVE CENTS
enclosed in letter, will receive one COPY of This
work by mail, or five copies will be sent for One
Dollar.
Address, (post paid,) DR.. WM. YOUNG,
No. 152 Spruce ST., Philadelphia
June !, lS5J.-IY.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-04-18
June 9, 1854.
NOTICE +!

The partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned, under the name and firm OF
Burns & Snively, was dissolved on the Goth
Feb last, by mutual consent. The books of the
Schrllsburg store viii be in the hands of A. j..
Snively for collection and settlement upto the
2Sth March, inst. and the Buckstown books in
the hands of James Burns, Jr. up to same peri
cd for settlement and collection, where all per-
sons indebted to said firm will call ank settle up
their accounts without delay. The business will
hereafter be conducted in Schellsburg by A. j..
Snively, and in Buckstown, Somerset county,
bv James Bnrns, Jr. where they invite their old
customers and the public in general to give
them a call and examine their stock of goods, as
we are determined to sell low for cash or coun-
try produce.
JAS. BURNS, Jr.
A. ]. SNlVELY.
March 7, 1956.-3m