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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-09-30

s. S. MYERS, Patentee,
'ae N. r-ont st.. PHtLAD'A. p.
See what the Secretary of the Interstate Pou,sr.'
and Pet Stock Association. Of Golden,
Illinois, says:
August J. 1856.
SIS MYERS.
DsAs Ssa ~ have used some Of your Chick
ehiek.sr.rs.kss Poultry Fosd). lam satisfied
that Il Is1sssss ~ - IFeduffsop lfEx hxilts.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-09-30
Wits < Z RS

Colors them brown or bleek, . desired,
and II the best dye, because Il II harmless;
produces permanent natural eoloY; and,
vcnicnt Of application than any ether.
rRBPARDD ~
B. p. HALL = CO., Nashua, n. Il.
Sold By ell Dealers IL Ne1iein0.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11
WEST MONROE DOTS.

WE9x NAOA>ASO~"
rr,po,, DIR REGULAR REPORTER. !
There were 4 bales cotton received 10
town yesterday.
prot F. VIM. Blees Of Monroe was
in town yesterday, using his peisua'
sive powers upon the young men OF
the town in regard to music.
Since New Orleans, has had the hons
ors of furnishing the U. S. Senators
for number of years. we THINK IL
now time and nothing more tnan
proper that North Louisiana sho'lo
have the pleasure of casting the iaure!s
rnon one out of the many OF hef true
and tried sons of which this portion OF
the State can boast and We hope ina
our claims may be recognized shor'iy
There will be grand Sunday scnoe
picnic given at Sinclair scnoolhouSe
this town by the good people OF So'
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

We congratulate our friend Charley
schulze on his election in close cons
test. to the position of cotton weigher
of this city.
We are satisfied that he Will I'LL THIS
position to the entire satisfaction OF
our cotton buyers as well as that OF
the sellers of the staple. =
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

The uMascot" soda water fountain,
Tufts patent, which can be seen al
John A. Moore's drug store is one OF
the handsomest to be found anywhere.
The fountain stands feet 2 inches
high; and has at present four tanks,
each with capacity of ten gallons-or
forty gallons-which is equivalent to
about 800 glasses. The generator has
capacity Of charging easily 100 GAL
Ions.
;, Mr.. Moore also has apparatus fol
manufacturing pure syrups and ma
en- route beautiful mead stand OF IN
stoddard patent, which has been de
t Iayed on account of the overflow 0
the railroad. He has secured the e1
:. elusive sale of the Stoddard Patel
and will soon be prepared to iurnis
r. TO the public all kinds Of airiated be-
n erages.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11
NOTICE.

ovv,cp of Monroe Compress and ware are
house Company, Monroe, La Aprii -'o'
1886. ~oou;rements
In accordance with the requ,Ieneu.dd od
Of the charter an election will De hau
on tuesday, 25th May, at my once -
tho c;tv of Monroe, between the hour'
Of 12 m., and p. m., for seven o'ree &c,
tors to serve for the ensuing year. -
order of the Board. ,nsoN
w. RENW1CK,
Sec'ty.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

uPetn Bradford a charming
e lady of Greenwood, La, accom-
ed by Miss Ira Mccormick OF TINS
}departed for home Sunday after a
|asant sojourn of several weeks IN
betty.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

The City Council held "a meeting
last night and transacted large
amount of business. The proceedings
entire will appear in to o'morrow's
edition of the DAILY. Among the
most important business transacted
wes the election of city Officers, which
resulted IS follows
| J.B. GARRISON, Assessor and Coliec
tor of city taxes and licenses; j. II
Simon, previously elected) Secrets'J )
| and Treasurer; Charles Schu'ze, Co.
ton weigher; DR.. G. G. Cage, Ccroner
q. w. Mcmahon, r. Fullam, Jr,, an
F., Thos. Campbell, policeman and tn
t TE1EGRApH wss elected the of1icis
e journal of the city.
We feel assured that our worm
Mayor and his excellent Council WI
:, conduct the affairs of the city in sa
~ isfactory manner.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

On and after 1st of May, Ferry
Tickets can be bought at the following
rates-. One dollar will buy $l,Zt
worth and $500 will buy $3.50 WORTH
of tickets. IL. H. EN IVAN
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

NIUthodist, Baptist and Prespy-
hurches of this city, jointly,
a picnic at Lazare's point
w Monroe, on the opposite
e river Saturday.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

members of the base ball clu.,
nd second mines are requested to
\ their udiamond'' tomorrow
ing at $3.50 O'Clock prompt to praG
the forthcoming match game
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11
JOHN A. MOORE

Has received his new Soda water
psratus and generator and Will De
'repared Wednesday next to supply
,xhe public with the best of Ice Colo
la and Mineral Waters.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

Cold Fresh Larger Beer
Always on tap at Haugh's Monroe
Restaurant.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

beautiful city on Saturday the lo'"
;ret when and at which place we
hone to be able TO see the fond expec-
tations of our friends over the way
fully realized
Judsing from the youthful coupie
we saw promnading our streets 0uns
day evening, we imagine that Tn
fr.crance of the orange blossom cn'
soon he detected in our midst.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

Go 10 the Star Clothing House ana
get you a nice summer NAT. AZ.
styies and sizes are to be had there al
reasonable prices.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

4 nobody being present to
mail from the west bound
hight no mail from the east
lived.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11
ICE CREAM! ICE CREAM!

AT Haugh's Monroe Restaurant
Private Parlors for Ladies and their
escorts. Polite attention guaranteed
to all
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

Having been thoroughly repaired .sam. anu
e4way eiima i0 pnblic. Central location; conven;
to s Railroad depot; steamboat landing .s;n1 ana
business portion of the city; superior
"o'o'''o b. GUSDOFER. =.
Proprietor.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

A Nobby and Elegant Line
of Spring Neckwear, just y, ne
ceiyed at the Star Clothing
House. -
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

telegram was received in this ci1y
is noon stating that Rayville, Il
lies east of Monroe, on the w., >. y
5 r.. r.. was partially overflowed
No particulars further, however, nave
~ TO our knowledge.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

c,,oCKERY! CROCKERY!!
A large assortment just received anu
which I offer for sale at so per cent be-
low anv other house in this city.
E. FUDICKAR.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11
) Tresspassers.
reby warned not to cut
4 on my lands.
J. H. FLOURNOY.
! plentiful and are SELL
= per bucket.

q the v. S. & P. r. r.,
hand Delta continues to
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

DROF. F. VIM. BLEES.
Pupil OF the ROYAL MUSIC 1ste assoeate sCaooi or.
sam;st w m at 81. AIMS on the Heights, Brook
Syan New York, respectfully begs to III
f5rm his friends and the public OF
MoN7oE
and vicinity that he has opened p1ed classes IN ~
S;@arant branches of MUSICAL IN
STRUCTION, and is ready to give iesson'
on the
PIANO, ORGAN, AND V1ohlN.
Also in Singing. Theory of Music, Haf-
mony, Counterpart, etc, etc.
Terms instrumental or Theory, ss'o'
Per Month. Is Lessons.)
| Vocal, 5000 Per Month. u Lessons)
For further particulars: Address:
Ouachita House,
Monroe, Ii
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

Nv. p. Renwick's for your tih
|ckery ware.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

Arriving Daily: New
Spring good in every depa rt-
ment, at the Star Clothing
House.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11
kD OPENING,
kater business Wednes-
an A. MOORE'S.

Ethe river at this point
} ending at noon to day
Inches.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

The most Office formerly known as
horn Hope, 1berville parish, mas
changed to the name Sunshine
>eclipses anything we have yet
Il of from the Post Master General
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

q Blackberry Brandy for medi'
Exposes, for sale by E. Fudickar
La,
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11
CHEAP coLvMN-PAY LOCALS.

r OST-At the Ball last night small golo
IL cross. with the name "HENRY" on ons
side. Finder can get owners name py ap
hlving at this office.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

Chayes-Chas. Randolph's eight shaves1or
y dollar is all the 60.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11

EOR .RENT-A Four Room Cottage
L Apply to MRS. BONAR.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-11
bunch of keys which the
have by proving propertyand
be-. Apply at this office.

HE outfit entire, including
ed to the Boarding House.
B Points" this city. Apply
hrs. josie E. WErzEL.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
nov2-sw-tues

State of Minnesota, County of Ramsey-ss. In
Probate Court, special term. Nov. 70, 1886.
In the matter of the estate of Michael Murray,
deceased.
Not ce is hereby given that the Judge OF Probate
of the county of Ramsey will, upon the first Mon-'
day of the months of January, February. March,
April and May 1887, at 10 o'clock a.. M,
receive, hear, examine and adjust all claims
and demands of all persons against said de-
ceased: and that six months from and after the
date hereof have been allowed and limited for
creditors topresent their claims against said es-
tate, at the expiration of which time all claims
shown further time be allowed. By the Court.
[L.s.I VIM. B. McGRORTY,
Judge of Probate.
ELLEN A. MURRAY, MATTHEW II. MURRAY
Executors noy23-5w-tu
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-14

S,TATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY
- District Court, Second Judicial District.
Johanna Larson, plaintiff, against Emil Larson,
defendant
The state of Minnesota, to the above-named de-
fendant:.
You are hereby summoned and required to an
swer the complaint of the plaintiff in the above
clerk OF said court. at his office at St. Paul. Ram
sey county, MINNESOTA, and to serve copy OF
your answer to said complaint the subscriber,
of Ramsey. within thirty (3O) days after the SER
vice of this summons upon you, exclusive OF the
day of such service, and if you fail to answer the
said complaint within the time aforesaid the
plaintiff in this action will apply to the court fof
the relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated Oct is, A. D. 1886.
D FREDERICK NELSON,
Plaintiffs Attorney, st. Paul, Mimi.
decr-6w funS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-14
Adjourned siee,ipg.

ST. FAUL, Sept. ?. 1856.
Board met at ~ 2. H., pursuant to adj
j9urnnent of the 3lst ult.
Present: Messrs. Iioyt Peters Quinby,
Sell ca and Mr.. President.
Absent: Mr.. Becker (eXctised).
Il d. Minot presented a communication
in the matter of the assessment for the
grading and guttering Of SherbuIne Ave
nue.. from Grant street To Rice street,
stating that he is not the owner of LOT 10.
block 4. Dawson IL Smiths Enlargement of
Dawson & Smiths Addition 10 ST. Paul.
and asks that the necessary correction be
made as TO the ownership OF sad lot. Con-
sidered and placed on fle
William Thompson, owner of lots 4, 8
and 6. block "a, West St. Paul Proper.
presented written objections TO the con-
tirmation of the assessment for the grading
and guttering of Isabel street. Considered
and placed on file.
William Thompson. owner of lots 4, 5
and 6. block "a, West St. Paul Proper.
presented written objections to the assess
ment of said property for the condemning
and taking an easement for making
and maintaining slopes necessary in grad
ng and guttering Isabel street, from Ohio
stree to State street. which were rejected,
having been filed too late the assessment
for said improvement was confirmed May
81, 1886.
NJ. j. Miller presented written objections
to the confirmation of the assessment for
the grading of Fairfield Avenue. from Da-
keta Avenue to State street, as to owner
ship and description of lots 10 and IL, block
z, Marshalls Addition to West st. Paul.
Referred to the Clerk for report as to own
ership of said property.
Orders of Council to Board, approved
Aug, 81, 1886, to let by contract the grad.
ing of Mackupin street. from Charles street
to Minnehaha street; Francis street, from
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-14

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY
- SIS. IL PROBATE Court Special term Dec. IL.
1856
In the matter CT the estate Of Thomas Rowan, de-
ceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Mary
Rowan, Of this county, representing, among other
things. that Thomas Rowan, late CT said county,
on the goth day of November, A. d. 1856, at It.
Paul, in said county. died intestate, and being an
inhabtant of SAID county at the time of his death,
leaving goods, chattels and estate within this
county, and that the said petitioner is the widow
of said deceased. and praying that administration
of said estate be to her granted
1t is ordered, that said petition be heard be-
fore the judge of this court,Yon thursday, the 18th
day of lrnuarv. A.. D. 1856, at II O'Clock a. m.
at the Probate Office in st. Paol in said county.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given
to III hers of said deceased sand to all persons
interested, by publishing aeopy of this order for
three successive weeks pr;of, to said day of hear
ing in the st. Paul DAILY GLOBE, newspaper
printed and published at ST. Paul, in said county
By the Court 90 Pos
H. 81 VIM. B. McGRORTY,
Judge of Probate.
Attest: FRANK ROBERT. Jr.t Clerk.
j. F. FITZPATRICK. Attorney for Petitioner,
decl4.4w-tues
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-14

Of Resolution Passed by the Com.
MOu Council of ahe City of ST. Paul.


Dec. Z, 1855.
BY Aid. Kahn
Resolved. That for the purpose of expe-
diting the publication of the annual reports
of the city officers and boards for the fiscal
year ending Nov. 1. 1856, and to be trans
mitted to the Council at its first meeting in
January, 1857, the city, PRINTER is hereby
authorized to print 500 copies of said re-
ports in book form, and that 600 copies of
the Comptroller's report 2Bo copies of the
report of the Building Inspector, $50 copies
of the report of the Board of Fire Commits
sloners. 800 copies of the report of the
Beard of Public Works and City Engineer,
500 copies of the report of the Board of
Health, 200 copies of the report Of the
Board of WOrkhouse Commissioners, 400
copies of the report of the Board of Water
Commissioners. 500 copies of the report of
the Board of Control and 800 copies of the
report of the Board of Education be pub
ished in pamphlet for The use of the de-
parmentS named. A9n
Yeas-Ald. Conley, D6wlan. O'Connor,
Petsch, Cullen. Kerr aSanborn, Weber,
Kenny. Kain. StarkeyfsGtBryant, Minea.
Long Mr.. Prpsident-15.
ROBERT A. SMITH, President of Council.
Attest: i}-oa'
THos. A. PRENDERGAsT, City Clerk.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

State of Minnesota, County of Ramsey-ss. In
Probate Court, general term Dec. 6, 1856.
In the matter OF the estate of Michael Zull,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the Judge of Probate
of the county of Ramsey, will. upon the first Mon
day of the months of February. March, April,
May and June, 1857, at 10 O'Clock a. m, re-
ceve, hear, examine and adjust all claims
and demands of all persons against said de-
the date hereof have been allowed and limited
for creditors to present their claims against said
estate at the expiration of which time all claims
not presented or not proven to its satisfaction
shall be forever barred, unless for good cause
shown further time be allowed. By the Court,
[LS.l VIM. B. MCGkORTY,
Judge of Probate.
ALFRED S. HALL, Administrator with the will
annexed. DecS-5w-tues
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-14
THE ST. PAUL TRUST COMPANY
155 East Fourth Street,
Acts as Executor, Administrator, Guardian.
Trustee snd Receiver.

Trustee snd Receives.
CTATH OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAN
y sey-ss. In Probate Court, Special term, Nov.
29, 1886,
In the matter of the estate of Richard J. Halde
man. deceased:
On reading and filing the petition of The st,
Paul Trust Company, administrator of the estate OF
Richard ]. sHaldeman deceased. representing
among other things, that it has fully administered
said estate, and praying that a time and place be
fixed for examining and allowing lis account OF
administration. and for the assignment of the
residue of said estate according to the statute in
such case provided:
1t is ordered that said account be examined,
and petition heard. by the judge of this court on
Monday the 9th day of December, A. D. 1886. al
ten O'Clock M, at the Probate Office in st. Paul.
in said county.
And it is further ordered, that notice thereof be-
given to all persons Interested by publ shing
copy of this order for three successive weeks prior
to said day of hearing, in the ST. Paul DAILY
GLOBE a newspaper printed and published at st.
Paul in said county. By the Court.
IL.S.1 VIM. B. MCGRORTY,
Judge of Probate.
Attest: FRANK ROBERT, Jr., Clerk.
HARVEY OFFICER, Esq. Attorney for AdminIs.
traitor. nOvS0-4w-tu
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e.rArE OF Observation-Disclosures RAMsE,

CTArE or MINNESOTA FpeBSTY F RAMSEY.
~ IS District Court SrpDsSj 4juaic..,. District.
Amelia schonw, piajHiif, qYsisst Hokan Hyal-
mar scouw, defehdant- eu0
SCMMoNS.
The state or Minnesota to the above named de-
fanoaat: tt'v
on are hereby summoned aad requ red to an
suer the compla Mt in this acton. which has been
GIel with the Clerk of SAID conrt and to serve Il
COPY Of your answer TO the said complaint on the
subscriber at his office in St Paul Ramsey county.
Minnesota within thirty COY days after the SER
vice OF this summons upon you, exclusive OF the
day of such seryIce. and If you iail to answer the
SAID complaint within the tine aforesaid. the
plaintiff ~ this acton wiB apPTs to the court for
the relief demanded fn III seera pla mt.
FaEDERlcK NELSON fb5a6tfttfs' Attorney st.
Mia Oct Is. 1856. asa qnij decl4 sw-tues
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-14
ROGERS & HADLEY,
HENRY J. HORN,
Attorneys of Plaintiffs. st. Paul, Mimi.
Ia tod Oct IL 1885

CTATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF RAM
~ sey-District Court, Second Judicial District.
Edward G. Rogers and Lane X. Stone Rachael
DeYoung, E DeYoung, Elizabeth Samson, Char.
lotte Lyman, Matilda Israel Leon Israel, Rachael
C. Levy, Abraham Hyman. Samuel Lyman, Solo,
mon Lyman, Elizabeth Lowenthal. Sophia La
konta, Abigail Cove, Jud tn Barnett, David Bar
nett, Jacob Barnett, Abraham Barnett, Phoebe
Barnett, Rachael Harris, Mary Isaacs Isaac
Isaacs, oliver S. Hagerman, adm nistrator, de boz
mis- non, with the will annexed of Henry Lyman,
deceased, Oliver s.. Hagerman, administrator,
de bonis non, with the will annexed of Rebecca
Lyman, deceased, and also all other persons OF
parties unknown, claiming any right. title
estate, lien or interest in the real estate
described in the complaint herein.
Notice is hereby given, that the above entitled
action has been commenced by the above named
plaintiffs against the above named defendants, in
the District Court of the Second Judicial district
of the State of Minnesota in and for the County
of Ramsey, and is now pending in said court; that
the object of said action Is to quiet the title of the
said plaintiffs in the real estate or parcel of land
situated in the County of Ramsey, in the sta tie of
Minnesota. hereinafter described. and to foreclose
if need be, any right. claim equity of
demption of the said defendants, any of them
with respect to the undivided half of said prem
ises or any part thereof, which may be affected
by certain mortgage executed by Lewis Hyne-
man and Rachael c. Hyneman, his wife, to Philip
Goldsmith, dated the 18th of August, 1856, and
recorded the same day IN the Office of Register
of Deeds of said Ramsey County, in bepk f;4Heof
Mortgages, page 760, and for all other the relief
demanded IN the complaint of said plaintiffs,
flied with the Clerk of said Court. Said real
estate or parcel of land being described follows:
The East half (E. ~ of the East half (E. ~ OF
the Southeast quarter 6. E. ~ of theSeuthwess
quarter Is. w. ~ of Section thirty4iEe 1881. In
township twenty-nine (29) North. cetE R&fge
twenty three (23), according to the United States
government survey; and that no personal claim
is made against any OF said defendants.
ROGERS & HADLEY,
HENRY j. HORN,
Attorneys of plaintiffs, ST. Paul. Mimi.
Dated Oct. IL, 1856.
nov2-5W-tues
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Assessment for Change Of Grade On
Floral Street.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD o5BpBL1o WORKS, !
GUY OF ST. PAUL MIMI, Pee. II, 1885. s
NotiCeis hereby given thstthe assessment of
benefte, damages. costs and expenses arising
from change Of grade on Floral street, be-
tween Summit Avenue and Grand Avenue.
in the City OF St. Paul, Minnesota, has been
completed and entered eff record by the Board
OF Public Works i'll and for said city. and tn at
said assessment was confirmed by said Board
on the Sth day Cf Decemter.tA. D. 1856.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President
Official.
r. L. CoRMAN, Clerk Board OF Public Works.
$500
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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC wo RKs, Z
CITY OF ST. PAUL. Minn.. Dec. II, 1885. 8

DtC.
Notice is hereby given that the assessments
Of benefits, damages, costs and expenses
arising from the condemning and taking az
easement on the land adjoining and on the
line oil Case street, from Mississippi street tt
Forest street. for making and maintaining
slcres one and one half 40 feet ON said
land for every foot cut or filed necessary for
tho grading of said Case street, from MIsss-
sippi street to Forest street, in the City of
ST. Paul, Minnesota, mas been completed and
entered of record by the Board of Public
Works in and for said city, and that SAID
assessment was confirmed by said Board OF
the Sth day of December A. d. 1886.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Official:
K. l.. GERMAN, Clerk Board of Public Worka
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Assessment for Opening, Widening and
Extending Park Place Alley.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WoRKa
CITY OF ST. PAUL, MINI, Dec II, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the assessment
of benefits, damages, costs and expenset
arising from opening, widening and extension
of the alley between block 3d.. Irvine's En-
largement of Rice & Irvines Addition and
Park Place Addition 10 st. Paul. in the City Of
St. Paul, Minnesota, has been completed and
entered of record by the Board of Public
Works in and for said city, and that said as
sessment was confirmed by said Board on the
Sth day of December A. D. 1885.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Official:
RI. GoRMAN. Clerk Board of Public works
3AS-50
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ST. PAUL. Aug. 80, 1885, 1880 p. m.
There being no members present the
Clerk adjourned the meeting to Sept. 6,
1886, at p. H., to which time all matters
coming up were also adjourned.
II. l.. GORMAN, Clerk Board Public Works.