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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12
Notice to Creditors
OF WIN, PINKERTON

T. j. Andereon, admir-, VS.. VIM, It. I'm
kerton, ct ais.
A LII creditors Of William Pinkerton are
"A hereby notified to file their claims with
the Clerk d Master of the Cbancery court
at Pulaski duly authenticated on or sbefore
the LIST day of August, 1888, or the same
will be forever barred. By order of said
court. April 5th, 1885.
J.B. STACY G. & M.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12

Granger is McConnelps native
county-and it instructed for Gov.
Taylor. The governors native
county did not go back on him
thus.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12

ERED- STOCK. Brick Layer. Orders
l. for job work on chimneys, hearths, cis-
terms, setting CRATES, etc, promptly execu-
ted. Also plastering. Low rates. 9febtf
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12

M UN>> Of the good things of thi
NNNNSS life are sorrowfully lie
alone on account of Dyspepsia. Acker'
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on
positive guarantee at rs and 30 cents, b,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12

Congress is doing little else now
than wearing out the seats of its
distinguished breeches.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12

If Mr.. John Sherman will take a
little advice he will proceed instan-
ter to get fatally sick.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12

Senator Harris and Mr.. McMillin
express grave fears that the Mills
bill will not pass.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12
Cure for Sick Headache,

For proof that DIR. Gums Liver
Pills cures Headache, ask your drug
glst for free trial package. Only one
for dose. Regular size boxes, %
cents. Sold by III. M.Grigsby,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12

Benton county, West Tennessee
instructed unanimously for Gov.
Taylor.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12

Boss or bolt! That's the McCon-
nell idea.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12

Old Jake Sharp is dead. He
can't dodge trial now.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12

The most successful tonic of the age
-Pemberton's French Wine Coca-is
recommended by twenty thousand emi-
nent PHYSICIANS for the cure OF al! ner-
yous affections, dyspepsia, sick heau
ache, etc. Is please nt 70 take aGa VIII
prove itself beyond price. Sold by Il,
B. Craig Il Co.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12

N Aro~,c Blood Elixir is the onl
tNONON . Blood Remedy guarar
teed. It is positive cure for Ulcers, EruI
tions or Syphilitic Poisoning. Itpurifies th
whole system, and banishes all Rheumati
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee il
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12

Roscoe Conkling has been dan
gerously sick.
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TRENTON, TENN, April 18th, 1887
Seven bottles of "Warner's Safe
Diabetes Cure" were enough te
eradicate from my system an at
tack of diabetes of very severe
character.
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GNN'N SceN

thousands suffering from Asthma, Con
sumption, Coughs, etc. Did you ever try
Acker's English Remedy? It is the bes
preparation known for all Lung Troubles
sold on q positive guarantee at 10c., Soc
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THURSDAY APRIL la, 1898.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-12
Now Is the Time

Now Is the Time
to use Hodges Sarsaparilla with lodi {
of Potash, the great purifier of the
blood. A certain cure for rheumatism
scrofulous affections and all disease!
peculiar to females. Renovates and in
vigorates the system. Physicians rec.
ommend it, Take no other. Rangun
Root Medicine Co., Manufacturers
Nashville, Tenn. 81 per bottle. Sold
by Craig q McLemore.
RO\N\oc that are fretful, peevisl
0~OSSO cross, or troubled wit
Windy Collie, Teething Pains, {
Stomach Disorders, can be relieve
at once by using Acker's Baby Soothel
II contains no Opium or Morphine
hence is safe. Price 25 cents Sold b
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&ONo the Children. They are es
pecia1ly liable to suddei
Colds, Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough
etc, We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy positive cure. : It save
hours Of anxious watching. 4 Sold p,
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The advantages of reliable, safe and
efficatious Family Medicine is incalcu-
liable, and when such is found the bless
ing is thus happily expressed,
Exclaimed. 0Eureka."
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have been using Simmons Liver
Regulator myself some five years or
more, and my family also, and can tes-
tify from experience to its virtues. |
never recommend medicine unless /
know it to be good. In a ministry OF
twenty-five years have often felt the
need OF such medicine and when !
found it exclaimed, Eureka. - Rev,
]. r. HARPER, Proprietor of the aChris-
tian Visitor" Smithfield, N. C.
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ADDRESS Registered Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK
New Orleans, La.
81 EMEM REP That the presence
ID ~AAAA ~ Az O'&1AU of Generals Beau :
"a regard and Early, who are in charge o
the drawings, is guarantee of absolute fair
ness and integrity, that the chances are Al
equal, and that no one can possibly divine
what number win draw prize.
ID EMEMBER that the a,mept % al
~ Prizes is GUARANTEED by FOUR
NATIONAL BANKS of New Orleans,
and the Tickets are signed by the President
OF an Institution whose chartered rights
are recognized in the highest courts; there
fore, beware of any limitations OF anony-
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The a'ulaski Citizeu

LAPS d McCORD. Editor
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Application for rates to clubs should be
made ouly to the office of thu Company in
New { leans.
For t,n therinformation write clearly, Civ
ing fuli address. Postal Notes, Express
money orders or New York Exchange in or
binary letter. Currency by Express Cat
our expense) addressed,
M. A. DAUPHIN, New Orleans, La.
or nj. A. DAUPHIN,
Washin ytOu ID. G..
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CapitalPrize. Sl5O.OOO.

81 Notice-Tickets are Ten Dollars only
Halves, Is. Fifths, 50. Tenths, 81.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-09-26
ChERIEe'S SALE.

SHERlFF'S SAlE.-Notice is hereby given
- that by virtue of certain transcript writ of
er facias, Issued out of and under the seal of the
circuit court for the county of Van Buren, and to
directed and delivered bearing date the fifth day of
April, A. ID. 1888, wherein Joseph Cohn is plaintiff
and Johnson Parsons is defendant did on the
sixteenth day Of April, A. ID. 1883, levy upon and
seize all the right title and interest of the above
named defendant, in and to the following described
real estate situate In the county of Van Buren, and
state of Michigan, to-wit: Lot eight (s) In block
fve (5), town four (4 south of range fourteen G4)
west, Clarks addition to the village of Decatur
which said lands and premises, much thereof
as may be sufficient to satisfy said execution and all
legal costs, shall expose for sale and sell at public
auction vendue TO the highest bidder, the law
Directs at the front door Of the court house in the
village Of Paw Paw in said county OF Van Buren,,
said court house being the place of holding the cir
cult court in and for said county, Saturday, the
18th day Of August, A. ID. 1883. at the hour of
one o'clock in the afternoon of said day.
Dated June 30th, 1888. 37t7o43
JOHN q. TODD, Sheriff of Van Buren, County.
The above sale is hereby adjourned until the 18th
day Of September, A. D. 1888, at the same hour and
place as stat ed in the above notice.
Dated August 18TH 1888. 44t4o47
JOHN q. TODD, Sheriff of Van Buren, County.
The above sale is hereby still further adjourned
until the Goth day of October A. ID. 1885, at the
hour and place as stated in the above notice.
Dated, September 18th, 1888. t5o51
JOHN q. TODD, Sheriff of Van Bnren County.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-09-26

MORTGAGE Whereas, default
INl having been made in the conditions of certain
mortgage made and executed on the fourteenth day
oi August A. ID. 1886, by David Gryrnes and Mary
Jane Grymes, his wife, of Almena, Van Buren,
county, Michigan, to Joseph Pyes of the same
place, which mortgage was recorded In the office of
the register of deeds for Van Buren, county, Mich
gan, on the lfth day of August, A. d. 1885, in iber
SO OF mortgages on page 1886; And whereas said
mortgage duly assigned 10 the Paw Paw Savings
Bank by the said Joseph Pyles the 18th day of
uary, A. ID. 1887: and which said assignment was
recorded in the office of said register of deeds for
said county OF Van Buren, on the 10th day of July,
A. ID. 1888, in liber 80 of mortgages, page 273
And whereas, the amount claimed to be due
and unpaid, first installment of said mortgage,
at the date of this notice, is the sum of hundi
red and seventy and 30-100 dollars, and attoi-
neys fee of fifteen dollars provided by statute,
and no suit proceedings at law having been in
sttuted to recover said money any part thereof
Now therefore, by virtde of the power of sale con-
tanned In said mortgage and the statute in such
made and provided, notice is hereby given that on
Saturday, October k27th A. ID. 1888, at one
O'Clock in the afternoon, the Paw Paw Savings Bank
will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder,
at the front door of the court house In the village
of Paw Paw (that being the place where the
circuit court for Van Buren, county is holden)
the premises described i'm said mortgage, or
so much thereof may be necessary to pay
the amount due on said mortgage, with seven
per cent interest and all legal costs, together with
an attorneys fee of fifteen dollars provided
by statute, the premises being described in said
mortgage as four and one half (419) acres, more
less being situated on the west half "a of the
southeast quarter "a of section number twenty
eight (2S), town two CD south of range thirteen 3)
west In township of Almena, Van Buren, coun-
ty, Michigan; bounded as follows: On the south
by the Paw Paw and Otsego highway on the east by
lands owned by Walter Wise, on the north by same,
on the west by lands owned by Asahel s. Downing.
Dated July 9th, 1888,
Paw Paw Savings Bank Mortgagee by Assignment.
CRANE Il BRECK,
4it13o53 Attorneys for Mortgagee.
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Circuit Court.

The following business has been trans
acted in t5e ,iIcrit court during the
present tern:
The people ". Nelson Rowe. Arson.
Order of Continuance entered.
The people vs.. VIM. ; Charles. VIo-
~ ion of fish law. Order of coutinu-
aDce entered.
Leander G.. Scott v. Alex. w. Hen
drick. Assum )si. o. dec Of continu.
ance entered.
The people VS.. Elmer Mo- "TRIP
Rape. Challenge 10 array iDterposeG
aud panel qrAshed.
The people VS. William Nichols Vic.
laiioa OF liquor law. Plea changed "a
gully. Respondent sentenced 20 the
coua,y jail fot siSty days.
The people W. William Sternaman
Violation of LIQUOR law. Order of con
tiDrarce entered.
David Henning VS.. VIM. A. Stanton
Assrmpsit. Tried by jury. Verdict
and Judgment in favor of plaintiff
$l57.3l aud COSTS.
Sullivan Cook VS. Eber Osboi ne As
sumpsit. Tried before tbe court. Judg
ment i'm favor of plaintiff, $14.25 and
COSTS. Order entered staying proceed
ings sixty days.
Henry l.. Dobbyn admitted to be
come citizen of the United States.
Levi Stern ct al VS.. the Nj. G. IL. X
Co. Assumpsit. Tried by jury. Yer
diet and Judgment in favor of plaintiffs
proceedings for thirty days.
john V. Farwell VS.. Ansel +. Rey
nolds. AssuTpsit. Order of continu
ance eu,ered.
The Westinghouse Co. VS.. ALONE
Ray ct al Assumpsit. Judgment by
default in fayor of plaintiff, 1891 SO anC
costs.
The Westinghouse Co. VS.. j. G. Ray
ct al. Assumpsit. Judgment by defaul
in favoc OF plaintiff, $3S7.00 and costs.
David b. Fish ct al. VS.. Lafayette +
Whitemsn. Judgment by default il
favor of plaiuin, 1921 $50 and costs.
Mite Barlow VS.. +. Hogmire. As
sumpSi,. Judgment by default in favol
OF plaintiff, S16560 and costs.
Bush, Simmons IL Co. VS.. Alex. NJ
Harrison. Assumpsit. Judgment b,
default in favor of plaintiff, $l54.49 anC
costs.
Township of Columbia VS.. Lorer
| Fletcher Assumpsit. Judgment 10y
default IN favor OF plalntlff, S2lS.o4 ant
| costs.
Nellie White VS.. Henry White. DI
vorce. Decree granted.
Silas Hubbard VS. Nicholas Clayton
Fo, eclosure. Decree granted.
JlreS Dobbyn, John j. Na.idulf
and +. III. Callow admitted to citizen
ship.
,.lura Hammond VS.. Henry Ham
mood. Ejectmen;. Tried before court
Judgment for plaintiff.
Selia X. Jones vs.. James Il. Reed
Petition to discharge mortgage. Peti
ton granted.
Catharine X. N:ckerson VS.. Delo
Reading. Bill for partition. Decree
81 anted and order of refer ence made.
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N1ORrGAGE nALE.-where.,.

N6ORTGAGE "a whereas, default
WI having been made Ina the conditions Of GER
tain mortgage made aud executed on the ninth day
OF November, A. ID. 1888, by Arson Holt OF Ottawa
county, state of Michigan, TO John w. veley of Van
Buren, county, state of Michigan, which mortgage
recorded In the Office OF the register OF deeds
for Van Buren, county, Michigan, on the 18th day
OF November, A. ID. 1855, Ina liber "a of mortgages,
assigned to Doley Common by the said John W. veley
on the 22d day OF December, A. ID. 1855, aud which
said assignment recorded In the Office of said
register of deeds for said county of Van Buren, on
the 22d day of December A. d. 1855, In liber IS OF
mortgages, on page Ga; and whereas, tine amount
claimed 10 be due and unpaid as first two Install
ments OF said mortgage, at the date OF this notice
the sum OF two hundred and forty-one and $1,000
dollars, and attorneys fee Of twenty dollars
as provided by statute, and no suit proceedings
at law having been instituted TO recover said money
or any part thereof;
Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale
contained i'm SAID mortgage and the statute in such
ON Saturday, the oath day of November, A. ID. 1855
at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, the said DOley Conner
will sell at public auction, To the highest bidder,
at the front door of the court house, in the village
of Paw Paw chat being the place where the cir
cult court for Van Buren, county IL holden) the
premises described in said mortgage or so much
thereof may be necessary 10 pay the amount due
IN said mortgage with seven per cent interest and
all legal COSTS together with attorneys Zee OF
twenty dollars as provided by statute, the
prem SEES being described in said mortgage as the
west half of the half of the southwest quarter
of section number two CD in town one % south OF
range thirteen (13) west, in the township Of Pine
Grove, Van Buren, county, Michigan.
Dated August 27th, 1883.
DoLLEY COMMON,
Mortgage by Assignment
wM. II. MASON, Atty for Mortgage. 45tl3o57
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-09-26

Papillon (Clafke's extract of flax Skin
Cure, like many other inestimable benef. "
to mankind, was discovered by accident. The
proprietor, engaged in the preparation Of
certain plants, from time to time noticed the
effect of working in the pulp watts on the
skin. II there was present any cutaneous
eruptions, warts, blemishes or scrofulous
symptoms all disappeared as if by magic
After experimenting ten years. it has become
a scientific fact and priceless boon to the
human race. From giving away few bot
ties, the demand has increased until the sale
for the past two years amounts to 100000
bottles. Large bottles only 500, for sale
by Bartram d Millngton.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-09-26

Here is another unsolicited gun called
1.-The markets of the world" The mar
keis of the world How broad and cool
these words are They stretch from
the frozen regions of the northern pole,
across the blazing tropics, to the ice
bound shores o. fhe Antarctic continent.
All this we can have if we will but give
up the little hands breadth called the
United States of America. What are
these markets os the world? To hear
these rbetoricians declaim, you would
imagine the markets of the world a vast
vacuum, waiting ill now for American
goods to break through, rush in and fill
the yearning void. Will your goods 60
to Austria. to Italy, Germany, Russia
OF FranCey Around all these benighted
countries are the Chinese" walls OF
tariff taxes. Bri tian herself is protected
by vast capital accumulated through
ages. The spoilS of her own and other
laOGs, by "A trade system as powerful as
il - elem less All these nations will
cop'eSt with you the other countries
which they already overflow.
Does your mouth water over the
prospect What market do you give
up iol all this? Where is the best mar
ket in the world? Where the people
have the most money to spend. Where
hage the people the most money tc
spend? Right here in the United States
OF America, after twenty-seven years OF
protectionist rule. And you are asked
to give MP such a market for the mar
kets of The world Why, the history OF
such transaction was told twenty-foul
hundred years ago. Ii is a classic. You
will md ii in the works of 1Esop, the
fabUlist.
Once there was dog. He was a nice
little dog. Nothing the matter with
him except a few foolish freetrade ideas
in his head He was trotting along
happy rs the day, for he had in his
mouth a nice shoulder of succuleu,
mutton BY and by he came 60 ST. can
b,idged by plank. He trotted along
and, looking over the side of the plank
he saw ihe markets of the world and
Gived for them A minute after he was
c. awliu3 zip The bank, the wettest, the
siolest [great laughterl, the Dasiies'
The most muttonless dog thai ever
swan aSuoie! [Great laughter and ap
pause Speech Of Hon. Thomas y
RecG Of Name, IN House Of Representa-
tires, Mdy 10, 1888.
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The Burlington Route, G.. b. IL Q X.
r., will sell on Tuesdays, October
9th and 23d, Harvest Excursion Tick
cts at Half Rates to the farming
regions of the West, Southwest and
Northwest. Limit thirty days. For
circular giving details concerning tick
cts, rates, time of train, etc, and for
descriptive land folder, call on your
ticket agent or address p. 5. Eustis,
Gent Pass. and Ticket Agent c. b. Il
O. r. r., Chicago.
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There sill DE .he classes 20. to see, Cattle,
Sheep, Hogs and Poultry IS last year. Az entry
Zee of 25 cents VIII be charged Cor horses entered
TO premiums o. for sale. ALL OH E STOCK MAY
ENTER FREE. Forage viii noi be free but will be
TO- sale al reasonable rates. No cash premiums
will be paid except speed and specials, but rib
bops will be awarded instead 20 all classes Of stock.
Public and private sales of stock will be made a
feature. Already several buyers OF each differ
eDt kind Of stock are making inquiries and promis-
inc 20 be present. Bring Along Any Good Stock
You Wis., 20 Sell For Cash. and every effon will be
made TO hnd you buyer. Ifyou wish 10 Duy you
will I'd Large Collection Of the Best Stock IN the
State TO- sale during the fair Ladies aad Children
Free.
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DRoBATE ORDER.

u county OF van Buren-es.
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 oath day of
September in the year one thousand eight hundred
and lightweight: Present, Hon. Orrin N. Hilton,
Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of Emily Van Dusen,
deceased. On reading and filing the petition, duly
verified, of NJ E. whalen creditor of said deceased,
praying that administration of said estate may be
granted TO William Killefer or some other suitable
person.
Thereupon IL is ordered that Monday, the 21d
day Of October 1883, at ten o'clock i'm the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition, and all persons interested in said
estate are required to appear at session Of said
court then to be holden at the probate Office in the
village of Paw Paw, and show cause If any there be,
why the prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted. And further ordered that said petitioner
give notice 10 the persons interested I'm said estate
the tendency Of said petition and the hearing there
of by causing copy of this order 10 be published
In the TRUE NORTHERNER, a newspaper ID tnted
and circulating In said county Of Van Buren,, Cor
three successive weeks at least previous to SAD cay
of hearing.
4ot4o5l OEt'SN.e Nd. = oiP;a. >.
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BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt R5eum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chiiblains, COINS and all Skin Hrup-
ions, and Positively cures Piles or no
pay required. II Is guaranteed TO give
pen feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Pic % cents per box. For sale by
BarTam x Millington.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-09-26

No. 245-Fred w. PriDGle, aged 20,
and Hattie b. Warner, aged
%, both of Lawton.
No. 246-Gerald +. Stevens, aged 81
of South Haven, and Nettie
f. Aldrich, aged "a, of School
craft.
No. 247-Dewitt &. Lockman, aged So
of Almena, and Betsey j
Brown, aged 80, of Waverly
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-09-26
NOTICE OF DRAIN LETTING

~ Notice is hereby given that l. Albert A. Fosdick,
Township Drain Commissioner of the township OF
Athena, county of Van Buren,, state OF Michigan,
will, the Goth day of September, A. ID. 1888, at the
residence of william Halliday, in said township of
Almena, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of that
day. proceed to receive bids for the construction of
a certain drain known az the Buckhout and Roberts
drain, located in said township of Almena and de-
scribed follows, to-wit: Beginning section
H. Is 40100 chains west of the quarter section
east of said section and 20-l0O chains south
Of quarter line thence running east parallel with
quarter line II chains, thence north 81 , east 10
chains to Wolf Lake. Said drain to be foot
wide the bottom, with side slope of one TO one.
Contracts will be made with the lowest RESPONSE
BILE bidder giving adequate security for the per-
Torrance of the work in a TO be II xed by me.
The date for the completion OF such contracts and
the terms of payment therefor shall be announced
at the time of letting.
Dated this 18th day Of September, 1883.
A. A. FOSDICK,
Township Drain Commissioner of the Township
of Athena. 4St2o4q
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NOTICE. OF DRAIN LETTING.

~ Notice is hereby given that 1, Albert A. Fosdck
Township Drain Commissioner of the township of
Almena, county of Van Buren,, state of Michigan,
WILL on the Goth day Of September A. u. 1885, at the
residence OF l.. B. Lobdelli in said township Of Ame-
ma, at O'Clock in the afternoon of that day, pro-
coed to receive bids for the construction of certain
drain known the Pratt and Burns drain,
located in the said township Of Almena and described
follows, to-wit: Commencing at northwest cor
of south half of southeast quarter section 16,
on land owned by T.. Pratt, thence running east 9
and 55-lO0 chains, thence south 1879 east chains
thence east 30 and 45100 chains Contracts will be
made with the lowest responsible bidder giving ade-
quate security for the performance of the work in
sum to be fixed by me. The date for the completion
of such contracts and the terms of payment there.
for shall be announced at the time of letting.
Dated this 18th day of September, A. ID. 1888.
A. A. FOSDICK,
Township Drain Commissioners for the Township
of Almena. 4St2o49