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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-04-25

Governor White, In conformity
with an act Of congress, has issued his
proclamation declaring Tuesday, April
S0th, national Holiday in commem.
oration Of the Inauguration of WASH
ington ss president.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-04-25

Brown-well Jones have you suc-
ceeded in capturing Miss Smiths
hand, yeti
Jones-Not exactly her hand, but L
got the next thing TO it
Brown-Ahi
Jones-Yes, got the mitten. De
troit Free Press.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-04-25

What they call a ''tantrum" or team
e not a rare spectacle In eastern
Maine. A Cambridge man raxed ali
his hay last summer with an or hsr-
messed into spring tooth rake Hs
drove the OK himself while the old
lady followed along behind, pulling =
rope tied 10 the brakes 70 work the ma
chine. : '''e - -
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-04-25

The Value of . geological Garden.
AT a glance, the striking differences
between the Asiatic and African ele-
phants are appreciated through the eye.
One soon becomes familiar with the
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-04-25

Full fed and prosperous people can
never understand hungcrand poverty,
but ask with Mario Antoineife wEr
the poor people are 30 clanorous for
bread, when they might buy such nice
cakes for TWO pence apiece -Nsdyn.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-04-25

A peculiar case Of cattle disease has
been reported to the state veterinary
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12
Enrln iLIdge Tac,s.

FARM RIDGE, Jan 9Th The dance al
the orpinary, Fnday evening, VAS attend
I'd by some thirty couples An enjoyable
evening Is the verdict Of the participants
Mrs. White aud son, OF Nevada, spent
a day last week with MIS-. WIS mother
Mrs. liinman
Mr. Charles Pratt's mother has returned
from Iowa, and is visiting her son.
Mr. Prau suld a carload of fine steers to
William Casey, of Grand Ridge, recently
The Literary society viii hold It's next
meeting at the residence of f. NJ. South
gate.
The ladies' Of the Episcopal church have
their next meeting at the residence OF Mr.
samuel Patterson, On the south side.
One oi our worthy citizens put out poi
son for the benefit OF sundry sheep stealing
dogs. The same man Is now complaining
If the rayHges Of foxes among his poultry
Query; which is the greatest nuisance,
dogs or foxes?
The annual stories of some strange ami
nal prOwling about and making night hid
sous with It's mewings are again allOat. Is
it n beast, bird, a wandering voice or has
il no existence save in certain disOrdereJ
imaginatiOnsY
Miss Ellie futile, of Tonica, who tor
merly taught the school here Is To be mar
ried this week to Mr. Downin a merchant
from Nebraska. Miss futile made some
warm friends among US, and will be fol
lowed 10 her new home by their good
wishes GOSHEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12
BrooknsId News,

What. tine m4t.rr wlh winter?
ID! Won ~as fup eclipse last tuesday
some uf our worthy t1wu-men have ai-
ready commenced cultiyating spring pj!i-
Mr.. John smith is ready to receive your
tax spaClH.'
john Cou.r visited tue county seat last
week.
owen Ma5hque has leased Dennis
OLlugullU.s place for another year
VIM. Hughes returned from Champgigr
county. jan An, where he mas been visit
lug for the past week.
Jonu NcCabe has suffered considerable
frlu lon on one ut MS fingers.
Nellie D0uahoc spent the holiday yaca
ti'n ut home.
Mr.. and Ms John DewneN Of Chicago
visited relatives aud friends Ia this yIcint
rs last week
Mr Dan Kelly has lately reduced his
surplus by investing IN some PJlled'Ang
lus Ct1la
Broakasld has sixteen licensed peda.
glgurs.
Girls when you gosbegging again carry
. supply OF lead pencils along.
A Communication was lately received
from Thus. j, Dunn, in which he express.
ad himself uighly pleased with the work
that is being done IN the n, |, n. )
Que Of our litJle pupils In geography
bounded Christmas land rs follows; IL Is
bounded on the north 10y oyster soup aud
celery: on the east, 10y roast tulky, stuffed
chicken salad, picked peaches, and veget'
aDles; on the south, by soft pumpkin pies
aud cranberry sauce; on the west, Ly head
aches and sngatOr deans,
Ga lns' Wednesday Mr.. Dennis Conley
Was united in marriage to Miss Katie Mul
yinill, by Rev j. j. Grogan OF Ransom
Mr Conley is a prosperous and enterprls
ing young farmer of Rutland township
while bis bride is highly estimable young
lady, loved and admired by all who know
her, for her milduess Ol disposition and
purity Of heart They Immediately went
10 housekeeping in Rutland township
where they will make their home In flu
,uye May health, wealth, joy and pros
perity attend them from this time forward
ayermore, is the earnest wish Of their ma
ny friends. WARBLER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12
" edrOu Items.
GRANGER

WgDRoE, Jan, IA httie more sno"
wanted. We see few Bleds and selgEs out
but not quite snow enough 10 make what We
call good sieishing; so send Us down u Iltile
more snow, Ola Probs.
The farmers have had an cosy time thu.
far, and wnile HE weather continued nice
mt many Of them kept IA hlrci man. Guess
they are learning 10 econ0nl2e
Mr.. Elmer HE Of Wedron ent to kansas
some ,wo years ago, bat suddenly aud unex
pectedly turned up the other day IN W 'drJu
again, blessed vita IA better half Good iOr
you, Elmer. The happy couple have our
best wishes,
Mr. II RACER is going TO bu'Id quite a
large bare from the amount Of sloue he Is
having shipped here.
Mr. Z " Billou and wife were the guests
of hlr. Brumolck and family last Sunday
Mise Mani Debo!t lett tuis morning far
Omaha, NeD., bul viii sop over n Chicago a
few days We sh for her pleasant visit,
sir. Jesse Green, our Tex collector, ras
been seen on our streets
Look out "Unole Rube" is shy, boys,
"UEOLE RuBE'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

MARsEIIL.Es, I'LL Jan. lOJh-The water
Is out OF tho race today on account OF
aucnOr Ice,
g. L Wheeler, of Minneapolis, was Ia
town On Monday, lie is on his way to care
for his orange crop In Florida.
The following gentlemen were elected
directors of the First National bank OF
Maroelies recently W A Morey, n Fem-
ing, d W CunaId, l. Thompson, A n
Douglas and T. + NeiI.
Meetings are being held in the various
Chur1aes tols week.
Ii no preventing Providence intervenes,
Rev A II Lang ana Rev. NJ ISIS SnaiIer viii
exchange puIpIts week from next sun
day
+ Il Titus, who hiss resided here this
winter. VIII soon move to Joliet.
Mr.. Gillen has added stock Of groceries
to his dry goods store.
) Is Hawks and falily returned home
Thu.sdRy.
Prof } NJ Day was shaking haEds with
old friends On Friday
Mr. aud Mrs. Charles knickerbocker
attend the funeral services on Wednesday
OF Mrs Fiizer, hr, kuiCkorbuckers sister.
She resided south OF Morris, Ill y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12
COUNTY NEWS.
West serena sayings.

SERENA. Jan. II The jlngle oil the sI'isu
bell will soon be heard.
Miss Howard eoatempiales htyn2S spe"'
ing school SOON
Waiter Bradshaw returned from Srea'oF
last s. saturday.
The thermometer Stood nine degrees above
zero Thursday murA,ug,
Herman Eagcr Is hauling stone i'o" Wed.
ron for new Darn
Elmer l.,s, ia,e Of this PlA.e' bat no' OF
the far west, Is spending " lew days "!IA
friends in this y.oiLity.
Our tax collector IS maNing his rounds to
relieve you OF your spare change
The burial Of The infant child Of Mr. anu
Mrs Born took place here last sunday from
the residence OF Ia. Peterson, az II o.ciocA
Services .ere held at Plano On saturday, 10
no service. we're heli here ou that account
Ben Madley, VINO Is visiting at Alfred
Whttemore's, has the misfortune to have
very sore foot, caused ty the falling OF
ooal omit lie will return to his home tht
last Of this week.
The independent Farmers Aid Company
Of Mission, Serena and Freedom, met ior Ine
election Of officers tor The coming year. II
Serena. last tuesday. The following were
elected 10 til places as follows; John Miller
presidents Henry Bowen, seoretaryi Frank
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

The Art ImateHr contains two attractive
colored studies: one of " Datfodls' in oils,
aud the other portrait Of charming
young woman, cleverly executed in water
colors The designs in black and white
include very striking double page of BIZ DIS
(magpies and hy.oatchers); lamp vase
decoration 0ack'in .the'pulpit, decorations
for plate (OrchIds), a fish plate and a
Royal Worcester vase, design for an EN-
brOidered chair back and one for pede.
cloth; page Of Gothic bands for wood
carving, and two carved mirror frames,
The frotispiece is an interesting study of
I" Winter in the Woods. The specially
practical articles are those on flower paint
ing, tapestry painting and water color paint
ing, and very useful Letter TO n young
lady who asks if she can learn China Paint
ing The department of amateur photo
graphy is of extraordinary interest. The
excellent series on " Home Decoration and
Furniture" is resumed, and there are nu-
merous other articles and illustrations relat-
ing to similar topics, including needlework
both church and secular
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12
Lights of Evening shine

Friday evening was purely Masonic one,
50 far as it could have been made so. The
Masons occupied the Opera House block,
Willis hall and Piergue's and Aliens res
taurants, and would have taken the town by
storm if they had so willed 1t is their Gus
tom at the annual Installation Of the officers
Of Occidental Lodge No. 40, and Humboldt
Lodge No. 556, to make the occasion apubllc
one, and give ball to their friends at the
close of the more serious services.
The installation was attended by perfect
Jam of Masons and their friends District
Deputy Grand Master W. II. Milligan, was
the Installing officer, and he was at his best.
He was further encouraged by new crayon
of himself on the southern wall amidst the
bunting. The officers installed were: OF
W. NJ. W. X. Stewart, s. w; Jos A. Will
son, J. "; I. L. Mackinlay, Treas; d
Bachelor, Sec'y; Jas. f. Cook, S. D.; Lewis
Degan, j. D.; ID. G. Mills and W. A. Jeffrey
Stewards Rev. d, j. Holmes, Chaplain;
Chas. L. Hook, Marshal; A. d. Simon, Or
ganis.; and A. Hanne, Tyler. OF Humboldt
Lodge No. 40, AL. Schock, W. NJ; Chas
Gerger, S. W; c. b. Chapman, j. W; H
Gondolf, Treas Henry Arnold, Sec'y; p.
Lener, S d.; j. L. Scheyipg, J. D.; John
Neiss and J. IL. Wilson, Stewards; Gus
Kneussl, Orgauist; and Fred Geiger, Tyler.
After the installation ceremony, an ad
dress was delivered by Prof. jenkins, OF
Mendoza, upon Masonry. The younger
folks then adjourned to Willis Hall, where
an orchestra awaited them, while the more
staid remained to enjoy cards.
The dan,e at Willis was the rincipal
society event of the week, and the young
ladies and gentlemen filed the hall with
brightness until early morning who the
big press of the Ease TRADER attempted to
drown out the orchestra.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12
EupepFy.

This Is whatyCu ought 10 have, in feet,
you must have II, 70 fully enjoy life Ihous-
ands are searching for it daily, and mourn.
Ing because tbay find it not Thousands
upon thousands Of dollars are spent annu-
ally by our people In the hope that they
msy attain this boon. And yet ii may he
had by AL. We guarantee that Electric
Bitters, If used according TO directions and
the use persisted in, will bring you good
digestion, and Gust the demon dyspepsia,
aud install instead eupepsy. We recomN
mend Electric Bitters for dyspepsia and AL
diseases of the stomach, liver and kidneys,
Sold at 80 cents and 81 per bottle by ID,
LOrriauX's, druggist
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

The following resolutions have been
adopted 10y the committee appointed from
the !, q, F., on tue death OF Brother John
j, Duffy:
Worthy Chief Ranger and Brothers, of
Cont Ottawa, No 50, .. +.
Your committee on resolutions on the
death Of our late brother John J. Duffy
deceased, would most respectfully report
that,
WHEREAS, Death is the great Antagonist
Of life, ami the cold thought OF the t,mp
l. the skcle'ol OF Nil 'eg.ts, and that ,e
du not want ~ 90 through the dark valley
OF death, although it, passage may lead u
paradise, and
WHEREAS, We do not want TO liza dowA
In the cherries grave, even with kigg5
and princes for our hrd-!ellIws yet tue
fla: of natur" is uueXIrabie, there Is 40
appeal from the great la# which dpoms Us
10 dust, aud
WHEREAS, The High Chief Ranger Of
| the Universe has seen NJ tD call our belCv-
ed brother, john j Duffy from tho pickle,
line of this world, where he has stood 50
molly with US Ia all tnAt was grand AMI
| glud and has Cousigi g bin 10 duty In the
forest of the Great B-yoId, where space
eternal rel ms, There ore belt
ReSOiJtd, That COdrt Ottawa, No 50,
/ Independent Order Of Furesters has lost a
worthy brother, whose life has been an
exemplary one, ana whose death We
mourn, and that we extend 10 his aged pa.
rents, brothers and sisters, ouG fullest ym'
p.thy, and the assuTancz that we held aim
/ in highest esteem
| Reyoiced, That to appropriately express
rur hiph rppoTl for Gur deDtTtpi brother
the charter Of our Court he draped for
thirty days with the emblem Of sadness
( and tina. these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes, and that copy thereof be
/ presented % his respected parents
Gao ". W. BLAKE,
ARTHUR REDMOND,
A. Il. Bach
Committee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

10 Grand Ridge to hear the news and spin
warns. BY the way If you would sign Tor
your comfy paper you would get the new,
every week, and save nudglng back ana
form over these rough roads You could
send for your mail ny your ueNt door
neighbor.
A late census Of our burg gave us up
wards Of 21O inhabitants Within certain
limits This VIII not be enough = incol-
pratc, but the whole truit.W allowed Ion
such is not All taken ia counting the above
Number. There are advantages aud dis'd
vantage, la being Incorporated, but In our
c.,c We are of the opinion IL would nj br
to our Interest tp Go 500 10 the present time
| II would NC bs injurious % consider tNe
n,..tt.r DEW Error,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

GALLOWAY, ILL. Jan. S.-The next
birthday party will he at Hon. {. l., Holt
mans for his daughter Bertha.
While Mrs. Win Patterson and Mrs
Frank Chinizel and baby were coming
from Streator, the horses became fright
ened and upset the buggy in the ditch.
Mrs O. was quite badly hurt, but | trust
she will he out again in II few days.
j. w FetHer aud A. Elliott have each an
Aberdeen Angus bull from } f, Trumbo,
Rutland.
Galloway is to have blacksmith shop.
Good weather for tramps.
The Farm Ridge mite society of -, An
drews church will meet at Samuel Patter-
son $ On Wednesday,
Elmer Elliott sold bunch of cattle to
Denis Connell of Streator; john Colley
sold to Courtney of Munster, j. W. Fetzer
sold to Core of Grand Ridge
Frank Myers, of this place, and Lizzie
Mclaughlin, of Farm Ridge, were mar
ried during the holidays, Quite a few
attended the widding from this side and
report good time. Mr.. Myers goes t.
Livingston 10 live.
Clint Capen has bought tract OF timber
land of Il. Williams. The land lies south
of the river, joining Mart Studebaker's
Clint will put up house and move oH TO II
In the spring
Johnnie Carter visited Galloway Sunday
William d. Thomas found coal in Gallo
way Tuesday.
Art Elliot has namesake at his sisters
In NarcatOr, Kansas.
Mr.. John Elliott got a gold headed cane
for Christmas present. q.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12
Grand l.I,IpG NnieH

GRAND RIDGE, Jan. ll.-Oid winter IL
here.
A thing Of the future-the outcome Of a
law suit
THURSDAY will be the day of oratory
Many prophesy AN open winter, the
present does not look much like it,
Everything was quiet in town On Tuesday
and Wednesday,
Miss Flnkler, OF Streator, visited al
Walter WOouHard's last week
All POundstOne believes in taking good
care OF his stock lie recently erected a
large cattle shed.
William Casey Is still feeding large
number OF cattle, anu hoping the market
will take rise.
The last few days has been hard on
stock, especially that which is being fat
tened.
We hardly think that George Mustant
and family will venture out in this bliZzird
Oh a trip TO Indiana. Dir. Mustant will
take three cars OF horses, cattle, farming
implements and household goods almost a
train In itself, for blizzard. Quite a mum.
Der of neighbOrs made Sir. Mustaut aud
family pleasant call last Friday evening
Those there speak Of Il as a very enjoyable
evening.
Some of our citizens contemplate visit
ing Pennsylvanis before many weeks.
The principal excitement In these part.
now a days is the Hayes vs.. Grand Ridge
Cornet Band law suit. Boys please pardon
as If we do not properly name the band
as IL has slipped our memory. The par.
ticulars of the suit being rather peculiar
and there being q large number OF defend
ants, would naturally cause passing notice
TO the farmer these dull times when there
Is nothing to do but iced the stock and 90
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12
The Wreck Near Ancona.

A three | switch engine, with a heavy
train attached, came I'm contact with a
Santa Fe caboose full Of section hands at
the Ancona crossing of the Santa Fe and
three | road In the fog on Wednesday
morning, killing one man and seriously
ipiurIac several others. The fireman, VIA.
Fry, who was standing on the platform of
the caboose, was caught under the car
which was knocked over 10y the three en-
CINE, aud crushed TO death. Steve Malody's
right shoulder aud collar bone were broken,
aud severe blow on the head caused con
cussion of the brain. Chris Malody's lett
shoulder was broken, James Malody re-
ceivod deep cash on the temple, ID L..
Palmer was thrown through the door, suf-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

II was jus, a. ordinary scrap Of Wrapping
pepper, but II saved her lie. She was in rDe
mst stages If consumption, told by ply
clans that she was ircur.bIe and could live
only short time; She weighed less than
seventy pounds On pece of wrapping
paper she read of IN, Kings New piscoscrJ,
and go, sample bottle; 1t helped her; she
rougbt large bottle, II helped her more
boug another and ( ew better fast con
tiuuld ils use and II now strong. hetl'hy.
rosy. plump, weighing l4o pounds, For
fuller particulars sond stamp to W. II. Cole,
Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial Bottles Of this
wonderful Discovery free at b LorriauH 5
drug store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12
ENrYhOdN KNOWS IL.

Everybo ~ knows what red clover is. II
has been used many years by the good old
German women and ply siciaus for the blood,
and is known as the best blood purifier when
properly prepared Combined with other
medicinal herbs and roofs, it forms DR..
Jones Red Clover Tome, which ia good for
all blood disorders, torpid liver, costiyeness
and sick headache.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

The Nagazme Of A@srican History is a
strong number. opens with Historic Home
and Landmarks" of New York, which are
fast being ohliterated. There are also arti~
ces on Winters in Quebec, 1.-The Meek
lenberg Declaration of Independence,
" Revolutions in South America" at Q
First Theatre in America "slavery in
New HAMPSHIRE &c. The Magazae seems
to grow better month by month, and is very
Interesting always.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12
o mnnN Door. TO Let OUT Life,

Death has 80 many Doors to Let out Life
sang an old time poet. In those days they
bad not discovered remedies that shut
these doors. How different is Dr. Pierce 5
Golden Medical Discovery, from the Old
time doses Consumption or lung scrofu-
Ia, is one ,Olde door that ii shuts, If taken in
time. D0Ht oaSte momeht, then, lest
lite slip through that open door.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

A Sreatpr miner dropped a spark from
his pipe into a ten pound can OF blasting
powder at his boarding house on Friday
night aud is now nursing a trighttully
scurched countenance, while the roof of
the domicii is yet securing the stars in
search of raiters
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12
rering Injuries of the back, Ephriam

lering injuries Of the back, Ephriam
Nuns left shoulder WAS broken, Spencer
Hogue received broken shoulder, aud
George ~tyers right hip and back were
badly Injured All Of the injured men,
who aye N the Sreator hospital, well live,
with the possible exception Of steve Ma.
lady who may die, II WAS the most serious
railroad accident happening In this section
I.r mAnN NnNIs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

Seven new cases of diptheria broke out of
at La Sale on Wednesday. There were fl We
cases at Wenona, all in the family of Banker
jerome Howe three Of them proving fatal
1t is hoped that the cold wave will check the
endemic
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

The States attorney of Kane county in
Inmates chat unless there is II reform among
touqccuuists in Aurora, and the selling a.
boys under sixteen l. stopped, the mer
chants will get it right in the neck-ani
nMlMl sudden too.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

No child can sleep soundly while suffer-
ing with collie or teething. Remove the
cause by using Dr. Bulls baby syrup Only
% cents a bottle.
A preventative of malaria and fever will
be found In laxador, Price only % cents a
package
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

Warren CrGndall, Atwelve-year oil Rock
ford boy, WAS drowned above the dam IN
the river at Dixon last week. He was
skl'ing with companion and broke
through the fragile ice.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

Walter Nalam, seventeen year old
Rockford boy, robbed his mothers purse
of $l35 CO. last Wednesday, and took a
train for Chicago He was apprehended
at Aurora, with 1925 yet on his person, and
taken back by an officer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

Frank Halblibe, of Henry, is thought &c
he under the thin ice in the Illinois, lie
went coon hunting the other day and has
not yet been heard from.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

Michael Blake, of La Sale, fell between
two box cars while walking on the 100
board at Mendoza las week aud VAS run
ever and killed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-24
sEALEn PRoPosAIs

Upon motion the Board of County Com.
missioners Of Elko county orders their Clerk
to advertise for Sealed Proposals to erect a
bridge across the South Fork of the Humboldt
River on what 10 known as the Shepherd
road; said bridge to be constructed on fol-
lows, to wit: With 6stringers, either ~ K
sawed strlngers, or cottonwood stringers
inches In diameter at the small end, 20 feet
I'm length, with cedar abutments filled with
stone on each side; said stringers to overlap
said abutments at least feet, with one bent
In the center OF the bridge, to be constructed
Of 10 ~, sawed timbers, mortised together,
top and bottom, and sunk at least feet be-
low the bed of said stream, said bridge to be
one foot four inches higher ut each abutment
than the present grades leading thereto; to
be covered with plank inches thick; said
bridge to be at least II feet in width with
substantial hand-rails on each side, and said
bridge to be capable of sustaining at least Is
tons; the whole to be built in q good work.
man-nke manner md good approaches on
both sides of said bridge to be built and lev
eled up to the top surface of the s ime.
The said Board of Commissioners will open
the Sealed Proposals for the building of snid
bridge on the 18th day of December, 1889,
and reserves to itself the right to reject any
Or all bids.
L. o. HENDERSON,
Clerk.
Elko, Dec. o, 1889.