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Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

AN ATTEMPT TO BURN THE TowS-Ou Sun day night some mscreant attempted 10 set fire 10 Prescott by kindug blaze in the wood-pile in the alley in the of Mon,czuma Saloon. We had hoped il might have been accident, but the work Of an inccndiary. The fire had made considerable progress when discovered and was blazing mp several feet in close proximity to the barn of c. A. Luke X Co. Any human being with heart base enough to attempt, either for spite or gain, to i,uporcrsh whole community, eught to be roasted in fire of his own kindling
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

Charley Brach has gone to Apache to look after his freight matters at that Post, and in guest ofJudse and Mrs. Rush.
 MT. and Mrs. N. B. Bowers, of Agua Fria, have been spending the holidays with their friends in town.
 Mir. and Mrs. John II. Marion, of Lower Gran ite Creek, have been making their headquarters with Dr. and Mrs. McCandlcss.
 Mr. George Jackson and step-daughter, Miss Oswald, of Walnut Grove, were here on the oc- casion of the Ball on the s1th, and many others from different parts of the county have honored Prescott with their presence of late.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

Tue Ball at Mocller's Hall, on Monday evening, under the auspices of members of Aztlan Lodge F. and A. M., was not only one of the most pleas ant, but at the same time select and elegant that has ever taken place in Prescott. We understand that financially 1t was not q success, as indeed 1t was not intended to be, hut otherwise it was eminentiy so in all respects. No expense wa. spared that conld possibly add to the pleasure of the guests, and everything was conducted with the utmost propriety.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

The Fort Whipple Amateur Association gave one of their inimtabIe entertainments on Tues day evening, an invitation to which VIC were ob- lged. reluctantly, to decline in consequence of a pressure of other engagements incident to the Christmas holidays. We had representative there, however, who has written an elegant criti- cism of the play, which will appear in the MINER next week. We regret our inability to get it in type in time for this issue, but it is of a charac- ter that will keep.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

FoR VILLAGE OFFICERs.-Th following ticket has been handed Us for publication, as having been agreed upon by many tax payers
 For Mayor-Gcorge D. Kendall
 For Councilmen-T -Theo. Otto and D. C. Thorne
 For Marshal--H. F. Brown.
 For Treasurer-W. C. Bashford
 The Election will take place on Tuesday next, January 4th, 1876.
 Several citizens of the southern part of town desire that l.. S. Alter shall run for a seat in the Council. We have not heard from him as to whether he will consent 10 run or not.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31
The Christmas Tree

pernaps enough to say of the Christine,
 i'ee TOT The Children, at the Church nm F,;d,r evening last, that it was a perf.c, s,co.s. E., -,
 'p'.'' Every child, whether it belonged to
 ec',ooi or not that could he thoue ht of bv tbc committee, was provided first with cornnco,ia auu stocking filled with candies. and an annie oesiues present of some description suited os nearly as heould be arranged 10 the cbilds wants i"'' was the work of the Committee appointed 'o a'tend to 1t, and 1t required much labor in do t so perfectly. Then came miscellaneous n-es. ents furnished by the friends of each nor,;c,,,, ehiid' with an occasional offering Of considerable
 "'' 'o en"dreh of larger growth. Old Santa Ni'us arrived about eight o'clock, just after the eehooi children had finished speaking. The bells on LIS reindeer team were first heard in tine dis. 'anee, then nearer and nearer until rbe driver oolted into the window at the end of nh. staoe all iDufhed up in buffalo robes and furs. win iunny cap on his head, and began to relate hi. eAperience Tn crossing the Mogolons. A few minutes oefore, on his way from Santa Fe. where he had oeen distributing presents 10 the New "eAican cbildren Right on the summit he fell Tn with old MonteZuna who wanted ,o tell Sou,a all about his twelve thousand wives but the atter oeing Ill d hurry 10 reach Prescott hadn't time to hsten and asked Monte 10 get into the sleigh and come with him, but he going the other way and so they parted.
 Several children thought if Santa Claus hadn't been so big and fat he would have resembled '. L. Bean, and one told us coufdcntal!y that when he took his cap of to wipe his forehead he looked almost exactly like him.
 Mir Sherman well deserves the credit which is freely accorded to him for the systematic manner in which he managed the distribution of pres. ents among the school children without the least confusion. The only regret we have beard ex- pressed in connection with the Celebration was that the house had not been twice as large. as many had to go away for want of room, and those who did get in were badly crowded
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

HOWARD, the watch-maker, since his arriual in Prescott, is gaining splendid reputation as hrst-ciass worknan. We hear him spoken we'll of on all sides hy those who have had their watches repaired by him. He says but little, but his work tells its own story.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

GRAY EAGLE AT RATTLE The running horse Gray Eagle, we'll known throughout Arizona as probably the fastest halfmle horse on the Pa c'fc Slope, is being rallied at the Gem Saloon in Tucson There are fifty chances at $lO each
 Those wishing a chance to win splendid race horse for sl0 should send an to Lieutenant Thomas 5. Nichols, Tucson, and secure chance.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

Fred Sfarke knows how it is himself to be with. out iruit In this far of country, and when he gets oox From San Bernardino by the c. X A. Stage Co. as ircsh and sound as when it was picked rom the trees He remembers the printer, as the nice lot Of oranges and apples on our table Is niblc evidence
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

Capt Solomon Shoup, who had his leg broken by the falling Of horse at Date Creek, has been brought 10 town by Vim GIson. and is receiving the best medical attention that can be procured. Drs. Lippncott, Kendall and McCandless have held consultation and we understand have hopes Of his recovery.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

CARRIERS ADDREss-To-morrow forenoon, in accordance with tne-honorcd custom among the Carriers oi Village newspapers, Orrick Jack son will wait upon the people of Prescott with New Years Address in rhyme. The entire gross proceeds Of the speculation are for his own private use and benefit, and we trust his friends will pa,ronizc him literally, not much on ac- count of the value Of the he offers for sale, as recognition of duty we'll performed, and en- eouragement not 10 weary in wel-doing. He will only demand of you fifty cents per copy for his Address, hut no one is limited in the number he may desire to purchase.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

SCHOOL REroRT.-Owing to the fact that the crowded state of the school-room has compel led the absence of some who otherwise would have stood very high upon the Roll Of Honor. NIT. Sherman has decided not to report the comparative scholarship of tue pupils of the Public School for this term. In spelling, Amelia Rush stands highest Ida Burnett, John Boarke and John Stephens next
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

Jun Bones Is on the way from San Bernardino wiih load of fruit, but we hear his horses are all sick with the epizooty. He and young Will Foster were 10 have had their store open by Christmas but for this trouble
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

A shooting match for chickens, etc. will come off near s. C. Miller's ranch at 10 o'clock on New Years day. Get your rifles ready; the man whD hits the most chickens heads will carry home the most meat
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

SPECIAL NOTICES in Me reading columns riil De charqed at he rate of THIRTY CENTS per line for first insetion and firenfy ce1ts i''e for each subsesuent insertion.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

Dr. J. H. Pearson came up from wickenburg on Sunday and informs V. Ihat our friend Philip Empy. as thine host of the Wicker ourg Hotel is having good rra and making money.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31
Local InteIIigen zee.
Church Notice.

Services every Sunday at I03o at the Methodist Fps oopal Church on Marina street Prescott sunday school immediately after service. REV D. R. WRIGHT, Pastor.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

Otto Esch received by mail from Germany q draft for s5e0, this morning. It was en route two months: So Horn says.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

Mir. J. Lloyd Fisher. deputy Treasurer, has been somewhat indisposed for the past few days May it be nothing of serious nature is our prayer
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

ALL the men should brothers be,
 And the women be their sisters And every sis hang on the tree
 wooden pair of wristers. We thank the owner of the fair hands that kni, those which the Christmas tree bore for us.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

Just received for sale at j. G. Cambelrs lot of nice Pigs Feet, Hooks, Jowls, Tongues, sau- sages, and Lard, from Salt River
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

Judpe John Howard has been confined to his room for a week or two by sickness, but thinks he will winter through.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

An account of the doings at Camp Verde, on Christmas will appear in our next.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31

THE first snow of the seasou fell here to the dentb of four inches on Wednesday the 29tb.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-12-31
City Express.

INV PEPPERS hss established an EXPRESS and DELIVERY WAGON in Prescott, and will deliver gcods lumber wood. coa grain. etc. anywhere within
 ,h. City limits. s' reaseasels -s,es. ds.ox
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-26
Chancery sale.

IN pursuance and by virtue OF a decree
made by the Circuit Court for the County Of
Van Buren, in chancery. in q certain cause
therein pending wherein Jacob Mitchell is COM
plainant, and Lawrence ID. Cook IL defendant
bearing date the 18th day OF April, A. d. 1875,
shall sell at public vendue, to the highest bid
der, at three o'clock P. M. on Monday, the 9th
day OF December, A. d. 1875, at the front door
OF the Court House, in the village Of Paw Paw,
in said County, the following described piece
or parcel or land situate in said County OF Van
Buren,, to wit commencing at a point two CD
rods north, and fourteen (14) rods and five (5)
links east, of the southwest corner Of the
east half of the southeast quarter OF section
number five co in township number one %
south Of range number fifteen (15) west, thence
running parallel along the right of way Of the
Chicago and Michigan Lake Shore railroad IN a
north-westerly direction eight (8) rods, thence
west twenty-six (26) feet, thence III south
easterly direction parallel with the line just
mentioned eight 60 rods, thence twenty
six (26) feet to the place OF beginning.
Dated Paw Paw, November 8th, A. d. 1875.
ORAN W. ROWLAND, Circuit Court Comr.
BALCH a HOWARD, Compl'ts Solrs. 1916 Il
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Drain Commissioners
Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the under
signed, Drain Commissioner for the CRhnty of
Van Buren,, State OF Michigan, will on the 9th
day OF November, A. d. 1875, at 2 o'clock IN the
afternoon Of said day, at the farm of Alex
ander Harrison occupied by Chester Pike. in
the Township Of Paw Paw, in said County,
meet parties to contract for the excavation and
construction OF Ditch or Drain, through the
following lands, to WIT the south west quarter
or the south east quarter OF section twenty
two, owned by Mrs. John X. Baker the south
east quarter Of the south west quarter of sec
ton twenty-five, owned by Daniel Sherrod !:
the north east quarter Of the north west quart
or OF section twenty-seven, owned by E. Darl-
Ing the north half OF the north east quarter
OF section twenty seven owned by Alexander
Harrison commencing at the Ditmars Ditch
on the north side Of the highway, between sec
lions twenty-five and twenty-tbree, from thence
through the Baker, Philips, Sherrod and Myers
Often, to deepen and clean out the same to the
so called Circuit road and all such parts or
subdivisions OF said Dram as are not then con-
tracted to be constructed by the owner OF the
land, to which II is assigned his or her agent
or attorney, will then be let az public auction
to the lowest responsible bidder The Uuder-
signed also gives notice, that on the 23rd day
OF November, A. d. 1875, at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon OF said day, at the same place above
mentioned, In said Township, he will exhibit
maps OF the proposed Drain and description
OF the several parcels Of land by HIM deemed
to be benefited thereby, and the amount and
description, by division and subdivision, OF the
Drain. by him spportioned to the
owner OF each description Of land to construct,
and to each Township, and will then and there
hear reasons, If any offered, why such appor-
tonment should be reviewed and corrected.
One or more of the Highway Commissioner
may appear and act in behalf Of the Township.
1076t3 Y, M. PUGsLEY, Drain Com'r.
Dated, Paw Paw, this 18th day of Nov, 1875.
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Sherifr's SaIe.-Notice is hereby gwen
that by virtue OF an execution issued out OF
and under the seal OF the Circuit Court for the
County of Van Buren,, State OF Michigan. in a
cause wherein George j. Van Ness is plaintiff.
and Lafayette Olcutt Is defendant, and bearing
date the fifteenth day of July, A. d. 1875, ana
to me directed and delivered, | have seized and
levied upon all the right, title and interest OF
said Lafayette Olcutt in aud to the following
described real estate, situated in tho County OF
Van Buren, and state OF Michigan, which /
shall expose to sale, and sell at public vendue
to the highest bidder. at the front door OF the
Van Buren, County Circuit Court House, In the
village OF Paw Paw, on Monday, the twenty
seventh day ~ December, at the hour OF ten
O'Clock in the forenoon, or so much thereof as
shall be necessary to satisfy said execution,
together with the interest and costs thereon, to
wit the east one-fourth Of the east half OF the
south east quarter. of section number two, IN
township number three south, OF range six
teen west. 1076t7
Dated Paw Paw, October 18th, 1875.
JOHN Il. SLOVENIAN, Sheriff
FOSTER d BEEBE, PITTS Att'ys.
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MORTGAGE SALE.

DEFAULT having been made in the con-
ditons of certain Mortgage (whereby the
power therein contained to sell has become
operative, executed by Rachael Frary, of Law
renee, Van Buren, County, Michigan, to Almon
b. Covey, OF Waverly, Michigan, bearing date.
the fifth day OF June, a. ID. eighteen hundred
anh seyenty-three, and recorded in the Office of
the Register of Deeds. for the County of Van
Buren,. in said State of Michigan, on the 23d
day of June. \. d. eighteen hundred and
seveutv-three. IN Liber &c" OF Mortgages, on
page $50. which said Mortgage was duly as
signed on the eighteenth day of February. A.
ID. eighteen hundred and seventy-four. by the
said Almon y. Convey, to G. a. Harrison, which
SAID assignment was on the eighteenth day OF
February. 4. ID. eighteen hundred and seventy
four, recorded in said Registers Office. In Llber
"9" of Mortgages on page Ill, upon which
Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the
date OF this notice, the sum OF @iXuy-EOUr
RbOSlnrS& SeVeuyI-sIN cents and NO
suit or proceedings at law having been INSTITUTE
ed TO recover any part thereof Notice il
hereby given, that on Saturday the
2eth DAY Of December next, at II O'Clock IN tbe
forenoon, | shall sell at public Auction. 70 the
highest bidder. (sae to take place at the front
door Of the Van Buren, County CIrcult Cont
House, IN the village OF Paw Paw the prem
lses described in said Mortgage Cor so much
thereon as snsll be necessary to satisfy tbe
amount due on snch Mortgage. with ten ner
cent interest, aud legal costs, together with AN
Attorney fee OF Twenty-Five dollars. oovensn,.
Oh for therein. that Is 10 cav. the follow;ng
piece or parcel of land, situated in Van Buren
county, IN tho State Of Michigan, VIZ: Lots
n 1,n thirseen (iS) fourtesn (1f and fifteen
ylo), IN block number two (2) Ia Cages Add
ton to the Village Of Lawrence. according 20
The recorded plat thereof
Dated raw Paw, Mich, Sep., 10, A. ID. 1875.
=. A. HARRIS0N, Assignee. 1o7Otl8
" W. ROWLAND, Attorney for Assignee.
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Probate ebI sirr.-State of Michigan,
County OF Van Buren,, SIS. At a session OF the
Probate Court, for the County OF Van Buren,,
holden at the Probate Office, IN the Village OF
Paw Paw on Monday. the twenty-ffth day of
October an the year one thousand eight hun
dred and seventy-iva: Present Geo. ". Law
ton. Jude OF Probate Ia the matter OF the
estate OF Frances W. and Bertha Hill, ponres-
iden minors. On reading and fling the petit
tion. duly verified, of Lester DwInel guardian
OF said minors, praying, for reasons therein
set forth, for license 70 sell the land OF sad
minors In said petition described Thereupon
II is ordered, that Monday. the twenty. ninth
dav OF NJvember, 1875, at ten O'Clock In the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing Of SAID
potiion. aud that all persons interested In said
estate. arc required TO appear at session OF
said Court, then 20 be holden at the Probate
Office, in the Village OF Paw Paw. aud show
cause II any there be, why the prayer OF the
petitioner should not be granted: And 1t If
further ordered, that said petitioner give notice
70 the persons interested III said estate. oil the
tendency Of said petition, and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy Of this Order TO be
published in the TRUE NoRrHERNRR, nevspa-
per. printed aud circulating in said County OF
Van Barren ror four successive weeks at least,
previous 10 SAID day OF hearing. l074H
GEO. " TAWrON. Judge OF Probate.
a true copS q; ". LAYTON, Judge Of Probate.
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Mortgage sale

Default having been made in the conditions
OF certain mortgage (whereby the power
therein contained to sell has become operative)
executed by Charles Ort and Mary +. Ort, his
wife, OF Waverly, Van Buren, county, Michigan,
to Salmon Hunt OF Plainwell, Allegan county,
Michigan. bearing date the twenty fifth day OF
January, A. D., eighteen hundred and seventy,
and recorded in the Office OF the Register of
Deeds, for Van Buren, County IN SAID State OF
Michigan, on the twenty ninth day OF January,
A. D., eighteen hundred and seventy in Lber
~" or mortgages, on page SIS, which said
mortgage was duly assigned on the TWENTY
seventh day OF March, A. D., eighteen hundred
and seventy four, by the said Salmon Hunt to
Charles Foote, which said assignment was. on
the twenty seventh day OF March. A. D., eight
cen hundred AID seventy four, recorded in
said Registers office, in Liber No Of Mort
cages, on page 1853, upon which mortgage there
is claimed to be due, at the date o; this notice,
the sum Of Four Hundred and ThIrty-nine dol
dare and Seventy seven cent. and no suit or
proceedings at law having been instituted to
recover any part thereof. Notice is therefore
hereby given. that ON Saturday, tine first day of
Jarlary, A D.. eighteen hundred aud seventy
six, at eleven O'Clock IN the forenoon, shall
sell at public auction. to the highest bidder,
(sale to take place at the front door OF the Van
Buren, county Circuit Court House. in the vii
lage OF Paw Paw the premises described in
SAID mortgage, Cor so much thereof as shall be
necessary to satisfy the amount due on such
mortgage, with ten per cent interest, aud legal
costs, together with an attorney fee of fifty
dollars, covenanted for therein tina. is to say,
following piece or parcelo land, situated IN the
Van Buren, count. % IA safe of Michigan,
VIZ the west half o tue north east quarter of
section eight (s), township two GU south, of
range fourteen (14) west, containing eighty
acres OF land, moro or lees 1O71t13
Dated Paw Paw Mich, October Z, A. D., 1875.
CHARLES FOOTE. Assignee.
{. y. HARRISON, Attorney for Assignee.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

NOTICE lie hereby given that by virtue OF an
execution issued out OF the Circuit Court Tor
the County OF Van Buren,. State Of Michigan,
in q cause wherein John v. Daratt 10 plaintiff
and Harmon snDerhooi and Wallace LAmber-
son are defendants, and bearing date the eight
eentb day of December, A. d. eighteen hundred
and seventy-four, and 70 me directed and de-
livered, have seized and levied upon all the
right. title snd interest OF said Harmon Van
Derhoof and Wallace Lsmberson, in and to the
following described real estate, situated IN the
County OF Van Buren, and state OF Michigan,
which shall expose for sale, and sell at public
vendue. to the highest bidder, at the front door
Of the Van Buren, County Circuit Court house,
in the village Of Paw Paw, on Saturday, the
fourth day OF December next, at the ihour OF
ten o'clock in the forenoon. or 30 much thereof
as shall be necessary to satisfy said execution.
with interest aud costs. to wit: the north half
of lot number two (2) in block number four "a
in Warren Coolies addition to the village OF
Gobleville, according to the recorded plat
thereof 1O73t
Dated October 10th, 1875.
JOHN E. SHOwERMAN, Sheriff.