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The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
John q, Weixel

Has rented the Adam We'll property, sec
ond door West OF the Lake Erie and
Louisville Railroad Depot, and has
opened a BOARDING HOUSE for the
accommodation of the public, at reason
able rates. Warm Meals at all hours oi
the day. 21-33
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15

Farmers guard your Horses, Cattle, Sheer
aud Hogs from the Distempers, Colds anc
| Fever so easily taken this time of year and
costing sn much when neglected. by mixint
Uncle Sans Condition Powder in their feed
Iaccording to the directions. You can make
| no investment that will yield so great g
profit to your purse, and comfort TO YOU
stock. Sold by Haven Fleck. nov
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15

School Shoes the best ever brought tc
Findlay. Improved toes never wear out
Sold cheap at the cash store of Hume 4
Hall.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15

Mothers when your little darliDgs are
fretful they are always sick, DR.. WlneheIs
Teething Syrup is speedy cure for acidlty
of the stomach and wind collc. II regulates
the bowels. cures Gods. is harmless 20 the
child, and is an old and well tried remedy
Sold by Raven q Fleck at only p cents
botfla nov
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15

Call at Ardinger & Rowe's and get one
of their new pattern sheets. No charges.
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Republican Club.

Pursuant to q call signed By one
hundred and forty voters meeting
was held in the Council Chamber
Wednesday evening for the purpose
of organizing permanent Republican
Club.
Col. James A. Bope, as tenpor airy
chairman, ard F.. R Quincy, as temp
orary secretary, were elected. p
On motion of +. J. Totten, o com
mittee of six on organization, con
stitution and bylaws was appointed
as follows: E. j. Totten, d. B. Boards
ley, o. A. Ballard, ]. E. Griswoid, Z
R. Quincy and David Wright.
J. B. Rothchild moved that com
nittee of five be appointed to secure a
club room and if successful In doing
so this week to invite the Hon. Charles
Foster to address the club at meet
ing next Monday evening. Carried
and the following committee wal
associated. J. B. Rothchild. G. w.
Patterson, and Messrs- Morrison,
Parker and z. J. Rsdick. '.4
A motion that when the club ad.
journed it adjourn to meet at the
Court House, at 2 o'clock, Monday
evening was carried.
George E. Pugh and Z. J. Redicl
were appointed as a committse OF tive
to solicit names and urge upon voter
the necessity of such a club. Ad
iourned.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
Pittsburg Coal for Blacks
smiths,
For sale at Findlav Gas Works. left

Adam had no mother.in-law, and children
have no worms that use DR.. Jaques' German
Worm Cakes. Try them. Sold by Haven
Fleck. nov
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
Arm Broken.

A little son of. Sullivan Eckert fell,
Thursday of last week while playing at
school, and broke his right arm below
the elbow. DR.. F. w. Firmin was
called and dressed the injured limb.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15

Gloves, Hosiery, Corsets, wells, EN-
broideries and underwear at Mrs Zay's
Millinery store. 24f
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

AAGOLD PLATED yyATCHES CheapefI
Skin the known world SdlapL: B0teA Free 20
a0OA0>na Address, 4. CoCLrzs Co, Chicago
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15

Fine and cheap hats, flowers, orna-
ments, ribbons, feathers, &c. at Mrs Zay':
Millinery Store. 24tf
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15

] have made perfect arrangements en-
abling,me to loan Two Hundred Thous-
and Dollars on. n.frst-class farm property in
Ohio One to five years time at low rate
of interest. ]. W. SHAW, Findlay, o.
i Office over Karst & Sons Grocery. 27tf
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15

LADIES desiring the latest styles in pat
terms will find them at Ardinger & Rowe's
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The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
Free OfCharge.

A special invitation is hereby extended
to all suffering humanity who are afflicted
with Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipa
ton. Sick Headache, Loss of Appetite
Coming up of Food, Low Spirits, Drowsi
ness, Yellow Complexion, General Debil'
ity, Liver Complaint, Jaundlce and Bill
business to call at Haven 81 Fleck's Drag
Store and get Trial Bottle of DIR. KINGS
CALIFORNIA GOLDEN COMPOUND Jree o
charge and note the speedy and wonderful
effect this great remedy will have on YOU
disease and which will show you what
regular one dollar size bottle will do
DR.. KING's CALIFORNIA GoLDED Con-
POUND has not made failure in a single
instance, we therefore offer to give it t
youfree before you buy, knowing that l
will sustain our recommendation ever.
time. Had it not the rsat intrinsic men
| it would be ruinous for US to make thi
offer. 10, 16, %, %, "a, 40.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
TAXES FOR 1878.
TREASURER'S NOTICE!
To the Taxpayers Of hancock County, Ohio

the taxation for 1878
following table number of mills levied
dollars valuation taxable property for the taxation
Townships School Districts and Incorporated Villages said County
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
RawsOn Letter.

RAwsoN, o., Nov. IL, rs.
ED. JEFF: Again shall we attempt
to give you few news items from
Rawson and vicinity. .-. -
The health of the community is rap
idly improving. We believe all that
were sick are again well except Mrs
Daniel Hartman. who has BEEN dan
gerously sick but is now improving
slowly.
Business appears brisk and prosper
ous, particularly grain and stock, not
withstanding the low prices given,
InuR farmers are selling their hogs
believing the priees will be less in a
short time. r1-,s..---T ..
r B. Litterick has rented the Raw
con Elevators and has done flourish
ing business in the grain trade
LOVE. RFFRCTs ...
Since our last letter Cupid has slain
two more victims. This time the gal
Ian, ]. Rishel goes down and Iooa Lit
teriek is numbered am, ing the slain.
We have still 'escapei; to; tell thee"
notw ithstanding we have received a
prophetical lie ter stating our doom is
sealed. ....... -. .H
PERSONALS.
Mr.. g. ID. Rely has returned fron
Findlay where he has been attending
school the past term.
w. 8. Miller, our druggist has gone
west on a visit.
81. Lane has closed bis term ol
school and is now clerking for Woods
& Go. ;.R0if5 Z - II gGgI Il
c. o. Myres and his new bride have
gone to house keeping. -
J. w. Fox has closed his fall term ol
school, but will commence again in G
short time.
Mrs. Susan Kinsey, OF Coshoctor
county, is visiting her daughter, Mrs
B. Stringfellow, of this place -
Respectfully, oPDANUs.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
Removal.

Murray Mailman, the painter, has
removed his place of business to sec
ond floor in Hesdauarter's building.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
Personals.

Mr.. John Shuck and Miss Sidney
Strother were married last evening.
Mr.. Dunn and daughter Lille, Of COL
umbus, are the guests of Mr.. E. 7. Dunn.
Mr.. John Meeks has been emplo. ed
as organist at the Presbyterian church.
Rev. Reeder, of Freeport, Wood Co..
occupied the NJ. E. pulpit Sunday even
ing.
B. w. Fosty and Miss Nettie Whistler
of Fostoria, visited in this place one day
last week. ...,s..-... --.T q
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam. Stirlen were visit
ing at Findlay over Sunday.-Pntnam
Co,snty Viddte.
Miss Jennie Rothchild left for Gncin-
matt, Tuesday, for visit ofseyeral weeks
among relatives and friends. i
Mr.. Lou Carlin and wife, of Find!ay,
were in the city several days last week
l-Ke,aton Republica1a.
Mr.. Ed. Young, Of Masillon, Ohio,
4 formerly with Anderson &c Winders has
taken position with T. II. Houpt.
MI. IL. Henry and wife, of Findlay
were the guests Of DR.. A. G. Henry and
family last Sunday.-Net0 Baltimore E',
terprise.
Messrs. Charles Stewart and Charles
Wright. of Cincinnati, were in attend
ance at the dance, at Wheelers Hall
last Friday evening.
Mr.. Eph. Dietch, OF ,Findlay, spent {
,tfew days in town this week, visiting
Marshal Galley and fanily.-&. Aary
) Argus.
: Dr.. Briggs, of Arcadia, is still lying
quite i'll. He has been confined to hi
bed most of the time for about mint
weeks past 7's7- -a
E.J. Totten, of Findlay, was in tow
!. Wednesdayevening.- Miss Eta Tate ant
Miss Alban and Messrs. Douglass Gless
/ ner and George Harper were in the cit.
. last Sunday.-Fostoria Review.
!, Mr.. A.C. Wight, of the Sandwich
: Islands, disciple of Asculapius, wit
!. j. NJ. Dunham; of Columbus, has beel
n hunting in this vicinity for few day
o past. He is done hunting now, howevel
: and will remain in the city for fe'
If days.
4. Hall Isi1am is endeavoring to maste
n the intricacies of "brass pounding" an
> slightning jerking" at the Western Ur
= ion Telegraph Office. Accept our z
: HALL May the lines Of your life nevs
. become crossed and may your circuit
q success be complete and perfectly ins'
n ated from the leaks and grounds of mi
a fortune. Keep the batteries ofyour Sol
g. body and mind clean and the platinu
IN points of character free from rust ar
n the KEY to honor will never stick nor u
.s sounder of respect give you the bac
10, strobe. Tighten the scresrs in the bindi'
oy posts of sobriety, adjust the relay of se
% respect, and your connections win nev
be 60 back on you. Send firm, don't brct
and your message ofIifecorrectly check'
will pass the repeater all right reach t
Geseral Office o K, be booked, fled, Al
as hung on the hook Of salvation. Yor
&C. trf,Iu
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
Millinery,

Now that lie insurance is so uncertain
you had better use Eilert's Daylight Liver
Pulls, good health must follow. Sold by
Haven Fleck. nov
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
Akron Stone Ware.

1 have received to-day carload OF
Akron Stone Ware. Also a lot of the
20 galloc Stone Meat Tubs. 28-lw.
LEN MCMANNESS.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
YanIue Letter.

ED. JEFF: The people here were
favored with an interesting sermon
Yesterday afternoon by Rev. Dostman
at the Lutheran Church, at which the
choir did some excellent singing. II
ssBn had been there he would have
changed his mind 10 regard to the
choir being ''nearly aunihilated. fhe
new leader, and organist perform
their parts we'll.
REpUBLICANS ENTHUSIASTIC.
The election returns showing such
a de cided Republican triumph in the
Northern States has created high
degree of enthusiasm among the Re-
uublicans in this section who antici-
pated a glorious triumph in the next
Presidential contest.
DEMOCRATS CREsTFALLKN.
The political news bre any thing
but cheering to feS Democrats iii
our midst who have long entertained
visions and dreams of Post-office or
Deputy Collector ship or some office
wherein the faithful shall receive bis
reward" '~- q-e
Men who excuse and justify murder
for opinions sake and cry ont BLOODY
shirt whenever it Is condemned in
their hearing, if rewarded according to
the character of their work would re-
ceive very low wages. -
ARRIVALS.
E.U. Leader and wife have returned
4 from a two months visit at Mr.. Loup's
(Mrs. Leaders farher) They are look
ing sell and seem to have been greatly
} benefited in health and spirits by the
exhilarating effects of the pure country
atmosphere.
W. F. Parker and lady have returned
from a weeks visit with friends at Mil
lersville, this State. Wib reports
good time. .
. .. IMPROVEMENTS.
Our young friend Marion Shook il
building an elegant cottage on bis lo'
on Railroad street, which he intendi
! to have ready to move into within &
month. We admire Mr.. Snook's goot
taste in the planning of his building.
:, WILDER F. Parker is putting up new
portico to bis house, which will add
r much to its appearance.
1 UNION SABBATH SCHOOL
The Union Sunday School under th
efficient management of its Superin
II tendent, Capt. Jno. McGuigan,
o prospering finely. Capt NJ is a Sab
I bath School worker who understand
8 his business and deserves the beart
d. cooperation of all the friends and pal
N rons of the Sunday School cause. Nj
= y Editor if you wish to hear good musi
= come to the Union Sabbath School.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15

Hume & Halls all come direct from the
largest Custom Manufactures, all made
to order. These goods are as represented;
and their is no way to buy goods so cheap
as to get them manufactured for Cash A;
that insures their coustomers the best
goods and lowest Prices.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
Our Three Large Stores


Township Hancock County and
telva added argeIyto o ~ Departments
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15

W. E. SNYDER CO.. "Old White Corner Til
FOSTER& SNYDER BROS, Fostoria, Ohio. tion
SNYDER & MCDONALD, McComb, Ohio. ClOtf
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
Ladies' and MiSSe

Over 100 New Garments just received New styles perfect fifth
made and trimmed We Fit and Suit lady Also Misses from
Come and examine them
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
Lost!

A copy of Analysis to Zell's Encyclop
dia. The finder will confer favor b
notifyingE E. B. Philip, Gas Works.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15

Are not the butchers of this village,
extortionate in charging ten cents per
pound for pork when hogs are selling at
two and half cents per pound? The
price of beef is also unreasonab:y high
in the Findlay markets.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15
Dress Goods Department
Notion and Hosiery De

We Department includes
Ribbons Novelties Ladies' Chdrens
Buttons &C., &c. also the largest line of Gentle
furnishing Goods in the city
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15

The Largest and Strongest COmhina-
: tion of Capital investedin in Dry Goods,
Clothing. &c, in Northwestern, Ohio.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-11-15

The Presbyterian mite society held
at Mr. T Carnahan's, on West Sandusky
street, Wednesday evening. was we'll at
tended. Likewise the English Lutheran
mite society at Mr. Solomon Moores, or
Putnam street. .---ss---
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-10-24
Patch Grove Notes.

On Thursday last the Pomona Grange held
social gathering in the Humphrey store.
They had very pleasant time and those pre-
sent enjoyed themselves very much The din
ner was all that could be desired
Thomas Jefferson Graham the c. D. can
didate for Assembly for this district, danced
attendance to the grange gathering to catch
greenbaek votes, and lobbied the saloons with
an eye to catch democrats. We are informed
that to greenbackers he talked greenback doc.
trines with apparent earnestness, and to sound
currency democrats he professed sound cur.
rency ideas Thomas Jefferson e. occupies
the same position as did the ancient god Jan.
us; he has two faces, one for the sreenbackers
and one for the Democrats.
How differently does his competitor, Mr..
Brindley act in the matter of canvassing the
district. Mr.. Brindlcy, comes out like an hon.
est man aud expresses his opinions in public
and private and will command respect even
from those who are not of his political persua'
sion,
On the other hand Thomas Jefferson G. will
be held in contempt by all-sven those who
will support him.
1t may be that in our next we will report
some of the ideas T. j. G. expressed while
here. THETA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-10-24
MARRIED.


At lit. Ida, October 10Th, 1873. by the Rev. 8. N
Jones, Mr.. Myron b. Smith, of Wyoming, Iowa. aud
Miss Sarah T. Stone, of Mt. Ida.
At the residence Of the brid els father. Beetown,
October 10th, 1873. by the Rev. John Harris Mr.
John H. BUSHNELL and Miss Minnie NJ. Irwin, all Of
Bestown.
At Mt. Ida, October 1s. 1878. by Rev. VIM. Mansell
Mr.. George P Walker and Miss Sarah Berwick, both
of the town OF Petosi.
At st. Clements church, Lancaster. Wednesday
morni ng October %, by the Rev Father Schwaiger
Mr.. NJ X. Oman, Of Bridgeport. Wis., and Miss Clara
Ed Graham, OF Hszelton, Wis.
And so there are two more who can say
"Are we not one7 Are we not joined by heaven
Each interviewer with the Others fate
Are We not MIXED like streams of meeting rivers,
Whose blended waters no more distinguished
But roll iuto the sea one common foodf"
Friend Oman who is one of your whole.
souled men, with heart open to receive any
body, is welcomed to the matrimonial Para.
disc. He deserves all the joys that love can
yield him, and that continual happiness and
prosperity shall attend him and his bride to
the end of life's journey is the wish of many
friends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-10-24

aired. Thursday was such cold and disagree
able day, that all expected the Bee to be q
flzzle but no doubt the many prayers for fine
weather were heard and Friday, though initia-
ted with frosty morning, turned out to be
the finest kind of day. Qaite early. young.
sters made their appearance in groups OF four
and i've, each one armed with husking min.
Pins OF every conceivable shape from that Of
scoop shovel to tooth pick to make the
grand attack. They came BY pairs and single
handed too, the latter keeping up good spirits
until the sun came ont a little warmer-but
sadto say we're appointed--nevertheIes all
we're merry and when Bridget announced din~
ner over so came in for their respective shares.
Uh my didn't the cooks have to fiy around
though? Yours truly was one Of the huskers
but through sympathy for the cooks displayed
some OF bis agility with the dish towel at the
same time almost per(exlpiring for a dab of
cold slaw. having done without breakfast that
morning with view Of getting away with so
much more at the Huskers' dinner Alas Ell
la forgo. the cold slaw, but didn't the goose,
chicken, murphies, pickles, pies. cakes and
pudding ketch it Yum Yum twas awful
good and the general verdict given was that
the MISS Gibsons, Kendsick and all that As.
sisted are the best and ioIliest cooks out.
When the husking was finished and after sup
per all made way for Lingscheid's nail,
where the Lingscheid Brothers and their
violins already awaited their arrival.
"And when music arose with its voluptuous, =
Mike calling Balance to your partners purity
as you can, Sizing EN- once around and left
alaman, all seemed to forget they were tired.
and were soon tripping their eight fantastic
feet in time with the excellent Waltz and
Qusdrile times and thus beguiled the hours
until o'clock when all dispersed for home
highly delighted with the pleasant time they
had r. a.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-10-24
THAT CYCLONE.

Ye poor downtrodden sons of toll
Can you negotiate loan
OF last weeks Try Weekly? If so,
Then read therein of the cyclone.
Have you not heard mighty noise?
Have you observed the wind that's blown
These eighteen months. or may be more,
Which fiat says is a cyclone?
Much wind there certainly has been,
And high, as every one must own,
Yet nothing short of fat
Could ever make it a cyclone
IT'S true, few frail reeds are bent,
That's nothing strange, to bend they're
[prone,
They bend with every breeze that blows,
They cannot wait for cyclone.
We think that ruin always marks
The place Of hcarths and homes o'erthrown
And dire distress lies in the path
That was pursued by a cyclone.
We know this is a dangerous wind,
Especially if let alone,
We knew that over all the land
Twould leave the track of a cyclone
But coon to try this mighty blow.
The people meet; twill then be shown
That this is but a waling wind,
Which fat says is cyclone.
If lust for office woke the muse
Through which G. L. in rhyme has shone,
We think he'll have to wait some time,
Ere he'll ride in on his cyclone
Twill Kill him quite, but DER his grave,
Wen raise an unpretending stone
With letters thus, sc. L. again
Did die for lack of cyclone"
Beetown, Oct. 81, 1878. G. BW.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-10-24
TO MY SISTER

MRS. R. B. S.
Three years have past, since last we met /;
bow swift the time has flown!
And amid the changes we regret,
We both have older grown.
But swiftly as the time has gone
Our love has not grown cold;
Nor will it fail, as time goes on
The future to unfold.
How fresh remembered tina. bright place
Upon the dear old farm,
When last saw thy tear stained face
And took thee in my arm.
feel that parting kiss to-day,
l hear that parting word,
They sweetly hedge my lonely way
And bid me trust the Lord
long to see thee sister dear,
And hope the time may come
When we can drop the joyful tear,
Together safe at home.
But let us pray for that "new birth"
That Christ the Lord has given,
So, if we never meet on earth,
We're sure to meet in heaven.
Soulsbyville, California. D.BA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-10-24
FORECLOSURE SALE--PRIsaLE

State Of Wisconsin-In Circait Court for Grant CO,
David Black Executor Of the last will AMI tesla
ment of James Thomson. senior, deceased plaintiff
against Robert Prngie, Joan Pringie his wife Jno
Smith, Charles IL. Baxter and Geo. Howe, defead.
ants.
Notice 10 hereby given that by virtue of and ia
pursuance OF Judgment rendered on the 25th day 8.
September. 1877 in said court, and order Of sal
bearing date the 2ud day OF October 1875 ia the
above entitled action the undersigned Sheriff of sale
county Of Grant will ON the a
sd day Of Nsne1absr, 1878
at O'Clock In tie afternoon at the front door
the court house IN the city Of Lancaster, Grant Co
Wis., offer for sale aud sell public auction 10 the
highest bidder, the sell0wing described mortgaged
premises, viz The North east quarter of the south
quarter the west hall Of the South east quarter
and South east quarter of North quarter ofSec
ton nine t9) Town for ta) Range four ts)west The
South quarter of South quarter of Section
nine t9lTovn ionr I'D Range isurt4) ives. and that
part OF Souh East quarter Of South east quarter Oh
Section nine ts1 Town togrls Range four IA west
lying and being west OF Grant Riser which divides
said forty and contains about Is acres mors or
less All OF said lands situated in Graar County Wis
consin. MATT. BIRCHARD, Sheriff Grant CO,
Dated October sth, 1878.
Bushnell 4 Clark, Auys for Plaintiff