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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1881-09-08
To ALL WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN

10 ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN -
Notice is hereby given that the
South Branch Improvement Company
will apply to the Board of Supervisors
of Roscommon Go. at the next annual
session thereof, to be held on the first
Monday i'm October, 1881, at the Court
House in the village of Roscommon
in said county, for permission TO con-
struct a dam upon the South Branch
of the Au Sable river, in the county
aforesaid said dam is 90 be located a
little north of and near the center of
section (S) eight, township twenty (23)
three north of range one Q) west; the
purpose of said dam is to raise head
of water to float and run logs down
said stream; the height of said dam
will be five feet, and said dam will be
constructed of earth and timber and
provided with a shute and apron; said
shute and apron are to be twenty feet
wide, and to be placed on level with
the bottom of the river, SO as to freely
accommodate the passage of boats,
and timber. Said shute and apron are
to be constructed of plank and timber
and provided with gates for the pur-
pose of closing the same as occasion
may require.
| Dated: BAY Cry, Sept 8, A. D. 1881
SOUTH BRANCH IMPROVEMENT Com
PANY. HATCH & COOLEY,
| Attorneys.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1881-09-08
CRAWLING, MICHIGAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1881

while they remain then will the Michi-
gan sportsmen find the winter season
in the north woods, most inviting
one, VI Bay city Tribune.
The death recorded in this issue is
the first in Grayling for over IL months.
The oleander tree, which many of
our flower loving people cultivate
among their poi. plants, is very poison
Gus, and people should be exceedingly
careful who cultivate children and
oleanders at the same time, for the
former are very apt to pick leaves or
blossoms OF house plants, and put
them in their mouth, either of which
from this plant would prove sure death.
A recent article in the N. Y. Tribune
says that a horse which had eaten a
bunch of leaves died in a short time.
Persons picking and eating the bios
SONS have also died from its effects.
The branches divested of bark and
used as skewers have poisoned the
meat roasted on them. and killed z out
of IL people who partook of it.
The Annual School Meeting in this
district last Monday evening was well
attended by our citizens, and after con-
siderable discussion as to the meaning
of Sec. IL of the new school laws,
which undoubtedly prohibits a large
number of inhabitants from voting at
school meetings. avote was taken for
the election of director for the en-
suing term, which resulted in the cleo
ton of Mr. Asa J. Rose.
Owing TO the resignation of Mr.. j.
NJ. Jones, (moderator), Mr.. N, K. Britt
was chosen to fill the unexpired term.
The gentlemen comprising the school
board now are AZ follows: Director, A.
j. Rose; Assessor, James X. Bates
Moderator, Newell f. Britt, all OF
all of whom possess good intellectual
qualifications, and who will without
doubt see that none but competent
teachers are employed in our school.
The financial condition of the dis.
trict as shown by the report of the re-
firing board is in a very prosperous
condition. The fact that but little
more money was raised to defray the
expences of the district during the last
year than the preceding year, while
the actual expenses were much more,
and there still being a balance in the
hands of the treasurer of upwards OF
so. 90, while ut the close of the pre-
cedeing year the indebtedness of the
district was nearly $50. 90, is conclusive
evidence of the superior management
of the affairs of the district and more
faithful appropriation of the public
monies.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1881-09-08
Otsego Lake Items.

Smith, Gratwick & Freyer Lumber
company are building an extensive
warehouse at this place.
DIR. n. r. Gilbert returned from
his long visit in Canada, last Thurs
day evening The trip has agreed with
the Dr., and he is looking and feeling
first rate.
David George and Miss Emma Phil
lips, were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony last Saturday evening at
the Otsego Lake House. No cards.
Several large lumber companies
have already commenced operations
near this place.
The Otsego Lake Entertainment
Club will give social dance at the
new Town Hall Friday evening of this
week. Good music and general good
time. Come. ANON.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1881-09-08
Correspondence.

SOUTH BRANCH, Aug. 81, 1881.
Editor AUaLdnche.-The Summer
term of School in District No. 2, South
Branch, was closed on Friday last, Aug.
the 26th. On the following day pic
mic was gotten up by the parents and
teacher for the children in beautiful
grove near the school house, which in
point of social enjoyment and goodies
for children could scarcely be excelled,
even in an older settled country. The
bill Of fare was pre- pared with a view
to please the children, consisting of
wholesome sandwiches and pickles,
followed 10y frosted and candied cakes,
raisined cookies, tarts, candies, nuts,
lemonade, ETC., in great plenty, be-
sides the indispensable cup of tea for
the mothers and fathers.
The people of South Branch seem to
know how to crowd in day of recrea-
ton now and then to cheer their busy
cares, this being their second picnic
this season, and we are glad to note it..
There is nothing better than such So
cial gatherings to strengthen the bond
of friendship between neighbors. May
they often occur.
A PARTICIPANT.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1881-09-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT REED CITY, Mich,
August IS, 1881. (
Complaint having been entered at this office by
William III. Hanson against John Horn, for aban
doning his homestead entry No. 8202. dated June
I'd, 1877. upon the We of SW14, Sec. %, T 25 OF
Range West In Crawford County. Mich. with
view to the cancellation of said entry: the saiC
parties are hereby summoned to appear at this
Office on the esd day of September, 1884, at Il
O'Clock NJ, To respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment.
EDWARD STEVENSON, Register.
w. III. @. MITCHELL, Receiver
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1881-09-08

a. n 4. a week IN your own town. S5 OUTFIT free.
NOONo risk Reader. n y0u want a businss at
which persons Of either can make great pay
afl the time they work. write for particulars 10 II
IR.IA.BrT & Co, Portland. Maine.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1881-09-08
FABER FANCIES.

-Changable weather.
The Reunion was a grand success.
But a good, drenching rain is-what
we want.
We are getting that good rain to-
day.
Try the American Sewing Machine.
Subscriptions received at the Post
Office for any paper in the U. s.
Lawyer Kendrick, of East Sagi-
nav, past through this place last eve
ming enroute for Otsego Lake.
The village school commenced to-
day.
Rev. A. J. Richards, Presiding
Elder of the Alpena district, was in the
village Monday.
A charming young widow with a
"stunnin" green gown, danced with
our Clerk, and its all over town.
For sale cheap, the SCI of Sec. s
in South Branch. Inquire of
G. NJ. f. DAVIS, Grayling.
-'Iindsey's Blood Searcher'-the
great medicine for fever and ague, ma.
laria, and all blood poison. Don't fail
to use it.
1t is simply marvellous how quickly
constipation, biliousness, sick head
ache, fever and ague, and malaria, are
cured 10y Sellers Liver Pills"
We are requested TO retnrn thanks
to those of our citizens who so kindly
and courteously entertained visiting
comrades and their families.
The enterprising ladies of the M.
E.. Church sold ice cream to the value
of $40 60 on Tuesday evening last, du.
ring the dance.
The Reunion Dance given at the
Hall on Tuesday evening, was vel
patronized, well conducted, the music
was well-and, well, most everybody
seemed to be there, and all was well.
Mr. Wood-field around in his
pockets and found twenty cents which
he lavishly squandered in Ice Cream
Hannah rejoices over his great liberal
ity.
Mr. Hiram Brown has opened q
barber shop on Michigan Ave, on,
door east of Swarthout's law office
where he may be found in readiness tC
clip your hair or scrape your face in th'
most approved manner.
The Governor of the State o.
Michigan, acting in concert with tn,
governors of other States, has appoint
ed Thursday to-day as a day of gen
eral prayer to God for the early restor
alton to health and usefulness of ou
beloved Chief Magistrate.
Mr.. Henry Mantz & Co. are to be
gin their numbering operations thi
week on the Manistee, about Q mile
from this village, in their old camp
and will require some Is or 20 NOR
men. Inquire at the store of Sailing
Hanson & Co.
DIR. o. Palmer, OF Grove, Is visit
ing friends in Hillsdale county thi
month, but will try and be back il
time to 'cut loose ON q Wild buck th,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1881-09-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land ofice at Reed City, Mich,

Land Office at Reed City, Mich,
August 10, 1881.
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Wellington Patterson against William Snyder for
abandoning his Homestead Entry No. 1868, dated
June eth. 1873, upon the VIZ of NwJ4, SE14 of
Nw14, and Sw14 of NE14, Sec. 2s, T 25N ofRange
West, in Crawford County, Mich, with a view
TO the cancellation of said entry the said parties
are hereby summoned TO appear at this Office on
the Esd day of September, 1881, at 12 2o'clock NJ.
TO respond and furnish testimony concerning & said
alleged abandonment.
EDWARD STEVENSON, Register.
w. II. @. MITCHELL, Receiver.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1881-09-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION:
Land Office at REED CRY, Mich
August 81, 1881.

Land Office at REED CITY, Mich,
August 81, 1881.
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
David ii. Shoop against Isaac S. DeCon, for
abandoning his homestead entry No 1888, dated
May 21, 1880, upon the sw14 Of SEA, and SEA of
SWJ4 Sec. "a. T 2s of Range 3 West in Craw.
ford county, Mich, with a view TO the csncella
ton of said entry: the said parties are hereby
summoned TO appear at this Office on the 18th
day of October 1881, at IL o'clock NJ, to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said alleged
abandonment.
EDWARD STEVENSON, Register.
w. II. c. MITCHELL, Receiver.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-21
French Kidney Paos

WHICH CURES BY ABSORPTION.
Ask your drugg ct for Prof. Guiimoite's
French Kidney Pad. and take no other. If he
has not got it, send q and you will receive the
TEsTiM0NIALs FROM THE PEOPLE.
Judge Buchanan, Lawyer, Toledo. o., say 81:
On Of Prof. Guilmette's French kidney Padg
gyred nae u. Lumaago ~ three 9eohs' time.
by case had been given up blythe best doctors
asin urable. During all this time [ suffered
untold agony and paid out large sums Of
George Vetter, J.. p, Toledo, o., says I
suffered for three years with seiatica and Kid
ney Disease, and often had 70 90 about on
crutches. / was entirely and permanently
cured after wearing Prof. Guilmette's French
Kidney Pads four weeks, s"e
- uiTe n. g., kcQtt. byiYgnia, o. WrlteS.
have been q great suHeIer for B years With
Bright's Disease Of the Kidneys. For weeks
nc % time l was unable to get out Of bedl took
barrels of medicine, bat they gave me ooly
temporary relief. I wore two Of Prof. Gull
Notes Kidney Pads ak weeks, and i now
know / am entirely cured.
Mrs Helen Jerome, Toledo, o., says: For
years l have been confined. a great part Of the
time to my bed, with Lueorrh@l aud female
weaknogs. 1 wore M Of Guilmotte's Kidney
Pads and was cured Ia one month
IA. b. Hreen, Wholegale grocer, findlay, o.
writer; | suffered for q yfgIs With lame back
sclrng dhe offr6f Guilmst, e's KidneyPad.,
b. n. Keeling, NJ. d., druggist, Loaans-
port. Ind, when sepding in an OTaor for Kid
ney Pads, Nritess ] wore one Of the 6rst one,
We had and / received more benefit from il
than anything i ever used, in fact the Pads
Z give better general fafisfactiOn than any Kid
/ ney remedy We ever told.
Ray x shoemaker, druggists, Hannibal,
Mo-. We are working up hyelytrade IN voui
kads. apd ar hpauHg OF Sod results fFoU
them every qey. 81
FOR sale BY S. Mansfield & Co., Men,
, Bhls,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-21

A CORRESPONDENT writing from
the country, and no doubt expressing
the feeling Of a great many people,
complains that while railroads and
steamboats, reduce the fare for carry
ing people to aud from Mardi GraS,
the hotels and boarding houses raise
their prices. This is doubtless true
to some extent, though we do not be-
lieve that our FIRST. class hotels do this.
When there is a good crowd here the
accommodations of course are not as
good as usual, while the profits Of the
business are increased without raising
prices. We see no justice in taking
advantage ofthose who come here on
such occasions. 1t would look more
reasonable for the hotels and boarding
houses to cut down prices, though we
never have heard Of such athing being
done.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-21
NIGHT OF THE CARNIVAL.
A Reminder Of ihe Approaching
Festival.

One Of those mystic and always
welcome souvenirs, inviting their
guests to the grand dress ball and en-
tertainment Of the Memphi, to be
given at the theater on Mardi Gras
night, arrived at this Office by some
unknown route early this morning,
and was an object of much comment
aud envy. 1t went the round Of in
spection, was pronounced admirable
as a work of art and beautiful in exc
cution, while all sorts Of guesses iol-
lowed regarding the subject it is sup
posed to typify. The general idea
expressed is that it is drawn from
biblical history, the serpents so deity
handled and converted into rods by
Moses, and the ram foundin the forest
by Abraham, where he was about to
offer Isaac on the sacriicial altar,
both appearing to be plainly illus
tratod. The slaughter of the Philis-
tines and other heathens by Joshua,
when he capsized the walls Of
Jericho by blowing rams horns
at them, and other fiery ser
penis placed on a pole by Moses
when the Israelites were suffering
with a plague il the wilderness, are
among the supposed allegories, while
the 'scapegoat which carried off the
Israelites' sins when driven by the
high priests into the UNEMPLOYED for
ests was alse regarded as a part Of the
story. A general scanning of the
Bible resulted, leading to a careful pc
rusal of the sixth chapter Of Joshua,
the twenty second of Numbers, the
twenty second of Genesis, and several
others, supposed to throw light upon
aud depict the incidents referred to-.
The memory of those not fully versed
in biblical history should be refreshed,
particularly if they receive cards to
attend the Mystic Memphi bal! on the
evening of Mardi Gras.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-21


The average small boy is master Of
a strange jargon which would make a
Patagonian Indian blush with shame.
Arbitrary as it is, it seems to be
easily understood by them. though
outsiders could master Greek much
easier.
1t is used principally for conyersa-
tons of a dark and mysterious nature
carried on in the presence Of the old
folks. A South Memphis boy, who
has lately BECOME master Of this jar
gon, is so full Of it that he spurts it on
every occasion.
johnnie" said his mother, yester-
day, bring me a bucket of COAL
"Derit NIL answered John.
"What?"
wanna tay yo."
what do you mean by the senseles
stuff
"Stanni yum" said Johnnie, alb
stractedly.
You young scoundrel, I'll teacl
you to mock me; take that
and John sadly picked him
self up from under the table an,
went of for the coal. He met q com
panioD at the coal pile, aud held
conversation with him in which tn
mcanness ofthe "ole woman was dis
cussed in the choicest phrases Q
which the gibberish was capable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-21
Attachment Notice.

Before John Spclman, J. P. for Shelby copn-
y, Tenn.-H Hull VS.. G w Hall and WIN.
Chafe. "'
N this cause an attachment having been
Tennessee, and returned levied nnon
the, property. of the defendants, and
affidavit having been made that d.
Pendants are indebted to the plaintiff in sbe
sum Of so.5O, due BY account. and that
non-residents Of the State OF TeGn essaes.
1t is therefore ordered that the said defend-
ants make their personal appearances BEFORE me
on the i7th day Of March, 1881. at 10 O'clock
phis, Tennessee, and defend said attarh-
ment suit within the time prescribed
by law, or the same will he mo-
ceeded With ex;parte; and that e copy Of his
oruer De published once 3 week for four sue
This the 9th day of February, 1881.
l4V l4o 1913 JOHN SPELMAN, J.. q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-21
Attachment Notice

Before John spelman, J. ? for Shelby coun-
II. Tepp.-Mrs. Maggie Riley vs.. John Gil
ieTt.
IN this cause an attacumslt kavirg been
i sued out un0er section 33b5 Q tho Code Of
Tennesgee, and returned levied upon The
pf0peDs pf tho defendant, and AFFIDAVIT
hayipg .beeh maze hat defeDesnt Il in-
due by account, and that tho clgib isjpst,9hd
lhat the defspdsut q Q npp-rcsident 0f tho
State o. tennasshsi u thprefors ordered
that said defendant maks his psFsoHal ap-
pearance before me on the 18th dag Of March,
1881, at myoaiee, No. IS Adams It,, Memphis,
Tenn, and defend said attachment suit with
In the time prescribed b laW, OF the same will
be proceeded with ex-parte; and that copy Of
tass sgacr BE- published once a week for four
weeks Id the fiptc Lslssg,
d This the 18th day d February, 1881.
li2lB bl5 8 JOHN sPELMAN, j. p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-21
Attachment Notice.

Before D. O. Slaughter, J.P. for ShoIbv
Woodland h Co. W. Vs. d
n TINS cause an attachment having bean
n snea out dnder section 1855 Of the Code Of
property ofthe defendant and afidayit HAVING
peep made that the defendant is indebted
70 the plaluua in the sun of S472 7. 100, due by
aacc4qRh 2 that the claim is just, ana
ss9"t wy Iolehdant IS Il nonresident Of the
OF law cannot DO erved upon him: il is there
ore ordered that said defendant make his
personal appearance before me on the 18th
uay OF parch, 1881, al my Office, No. . Madison
attachment suit within the time prescribed
oy law OR the same will be proceeded with
ex1parte;, and that a copy Of this order be,
Public Ledger.
This the Ith day of February, 1881:
l5I I45 ~ l53 ID. .. SLAUGHTER. Up
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-21
WASHINGTON LETTER,

Correspondence PUBLIC LEDGER.l
WASHINGTON, February H-Prob
ably no subject that ] could mention
would be of mere interest to the peo-
pie Of Arkansas and Memphis than
the Cherokee and Arkansas railroad
bill. Let me say in this direction
that the Hon. Casey Young has done
all in his power to secure the passage
of this bill, concerning the nature Of
which our readers are thoroughly con
versant. The bill came up ia the
house last week, and, owing to objec-
tions was entpmbed for the present.
The bill was called up under the new
rule Of the house, which sets apart one
hour each dsy,after the morning hour,
forthe consideration Of bills. Under
the rule the states are called
alphabetically, and the speak
e. recognizes a member, also
designated alphabetically, who
may call up any bill on the calendar
for consideration, but if five members
object to the consideration of the bill
so called it does not come before th,
house. As Mr.. Cravens, Of Arkansas
who is a warm advocate Of the bill, j
first on the list ia has state, ealle,
next to Alabama, Mr. Young aske,
him to call up the bill. Mr.. Craven
did this, and immediately Mr.. Clymei
a we'll known democrat and an int
mate personal and political friend Z
Speaker Randall. raised a point Of OF
der, which led to quite a discussion
This resulted in another point Of ordC
being made, that the speakeg ba
not called for objections to II
present consideration of the bill
This point the speaker ruled in ordC
and called for objections. . lol
pause without a single objection bel
made interviewed, when Speaker Ra
dali called a second time for obie
tons. There was still no response
the way Of objections, but contrary
all custom or warrant Speaker Rani.
cllled a third time, when five or INC
members arose, but seemingly u
willing to assume the responsibility
objecting, and by waking away fr,
their seats opened the way for exp
nations, though well aware that /
speaker decided against the |
on their action. The action
Speaker Randall and bis q
leagues-with some of which
Was seen to confer hurriediy-ct
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-21
Nonresident Notice

No. 1g1-In the Probate Court ofsbolbv :. s,
y, Ienn.[7ln re; ks,Cate of Moses Botton-
deceased, ia. Anderson, public adIojS}fI!
y TINS matter +pplication having been made
\ hereln Dy Certain creditors for the removal
81 > : a, a ,derson, public administrator from
one n4lnlstration Of said estate, and for
grant Of letters TO the present public nd.
mldistrator, and it appearing from said nett
tA0n, which is sworn to, that said Ande' son Is,
q nonresident Of the state of Tennessee q. II iz
ordered that he make his aDp earance
hereia, at the courthouse Of said c.ourt. In.
Memphis, Tam - on or before the As Monday
in March, 1881, and show cause, If any III
have, why said petitioo should lot he eranted
and said new appointment mafe, else said Pc
titi,on will DC taken for confessed as to him
anu nnbi SeS lor nearing exparte- The clerk will
four successive weeks.
A eopy-Atest:
By II. b. CULLEN, - {.
lake W Finlay, s OR. lSI 1877 l43 1l9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-21
attachment Notice.

Before John Spelman,J j. P, for Shelby county,
Chase.
IN this cause an attachment having been
/ sued out under section 1856 Of the Code Of
Tennessee, and returned levied upon the
property Q fthe dsiendants, ana aitoSs sp.a nay Y
the plaintiff in the sum of $3.50, due by
account, and that the claim ie just. and that
the defendants are non-residents OF the
State ofTennessee; tits therefore ordered that
said defendants make their personal appear
1881, at 10 o'clock a. m, at my ofice, No. =.
Adams street, Memphis, Tenn, and defend
said attachment suit within the time pre-
scribed by law, or the same will be proceeded
be published once a week for four weeks in
the Public Ledger.
This the 9th day Of February, 1881.
40 l46 1913 JOHN SPELMAN, j. II.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-21

AT Loon on Wednesday, tie 23d day of
"A March next. L will sell publicly, for cash,
S,tthe Courthouse door In Memphis, the fol-
Aewing described real eltate. to-Wit: Begin
ming IT a point % chain IS links northward
from the southels st corn or of the Bishop 0tey
tract, on its east line; thence with said line
northward 7 chains 81 links % n stake; thence
west 2 chains 50 linl s t. u stake on Boro's
east line; thence south z chains 80 links with
BOro's line 10 a stake; thence east II chains /
link 10 the beginning, containing 9M acres; n
being the tract cpnveyOd by @ Graham 10 NJ
q Bowers BY an indenture dated February 1q.
1877, and registered ID book ll6, page 2g7, nm.
der which 1 am empowered to sell TO enforce
payment Of purchases money. Title believed
to be good, bat / sell only in execution of tho
power. w WEATHER. ORD. :
Msmnhis. Fahruary 10. 1881 is Is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-02-21
Attachment Notice.

Tenn.-Rice, Stix. 4 Co. rs. james Clore.
IN this cause an attachment having been
sued out under section 3455 of the Code Of
Tennessee, and returned, levied upon the
property Of the defendant and affidavit
debted to the plaintiff in the sum of s257 .0l,
due by account, and that the claim il
Just, and that the defendant is a non
resident Of the State of Tennessee ;
it is therefore ordered that said de-
PENDANT make his personal appearance
before me on the Goth day Of March
1881, at 10 o'clock am, at my office, No. s4
front street, Memphis, Tennessee, and de-
fend said attachment suit within the timQ
prescribed by law, or the same viii be pro-
ceeded with ex-parte and that a copy of this
order be published once q week for four weeks
in the Public Ledger.
This the 10Th day of February, 1881.
las l546u } N COLEMAN. J. 2,