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The morning call., 1894-02-09
LOCAL ITEMS IN BRIEF.

Medical Students aud Studies in Ancient
Times" will form the subject OF popular lee
ture at Cooper Medical College this evening by
DIR. A. Barkan. Admission is free.
The second trial of W. w. Britton charged
with forgery, was concluded IN Judge Belchet,s
court last night. when the jury brought in a
verdict of not guilty. AT the former trial the
jury disagreed.
Julius Levy, aged 81, native OF Austria, was
committed to the Napa Asylum for The Insane
YESTERDAY He was taken from the House of
Correction where he is serving term for dis
turbng the peace.
The San Francisco Microscopical Society has
eIecled the following officers for The year,
President. Professor William Ritter; vice.
president, William K. 10y; recording secretary,
Francis K. Crofts; corresponding secretary,
George Otis Michel; treasurer, Charles Z.
Riedy.
SigmuDd c. Sachs, son of Martin Sachs. died
yesterday after lingering illness. For some
years be was identified with the house of Mar
tin Sachs Il Co. of which his father was The
head. He was young man OF Sterling quail
ties and leaves many hiends.to mourn his I'M.
timely death.
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Classic and Romantic
English Poetry.
THE UNIVERSITY COURSE.
Professor Armes Takes Up the
Thread.
REACTION FROM Journalism
The Introductory Lecture on the
English Poets of the Nineteenth
Century.

From Classcalism to Romanticlsm"
was the subject of the opening lecture of
the university extension course in Eng
lish literature yesterday afternoon in the
Hopkins Institute of Art. Professor
w. d. Armes. after some predatory re-
marks, said:
1T is my purpose to give you the facts
concerning the careers of the leading Eng
lish poets of the nineteenth century, their
principal characteristics and the revolutions
in taste and thought that have made them
successful and popular. TO understand
and judge a poet we must place ourselves
at the time he wrote, we must explore the
influences surrounding and resulting from
them. The poet is no idle singer of an
empty day. In advance of the age his
early works are met with neglect If he
lives on he may have the happiness TO
meet with due recognition. Later he may
again be neglected for younger rivals.
Kepler may write in his preface. the book
may well wait 100 years for a reader when
The morning call., 1894-02-09
THE JURY DID NOT AGREE.
An Expensive Prosecution of an
Alleged EmbeZZIer.

PAso RoBLEs. Feb 8.-The jury in the case
OF Frank Misenheimer, charged with the EN-
bezzlement OF money belonging TO the city OF
Paso Robes. were out twenty-four hours at
San Luis yesterday. and were then discharged
having failed TO agree. 1t Is said that there
were eleven for an acquittaI. This is the sec
Ond trial of this case. The first time the Jury
finding Mlsenheimer guilty. The case has cost
the county large amonnt of money, and NAV
be thrown out Of court before another trial
shall nave taken place. Previous 10 The city
election IN 1892 MIsenheimer's tax books dis
appeared mysGeriously. A year later one
Stoker produced the books tor a consideration
Stoker has since been arrested for stealing the
hooks
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A PLEASING CONCERT.
Given i'm Young Mems Christian
Association Hall.

The monthly concert of the winter series
given in Young Mems Christian Association
Hall last night, under the auspices OF the Young
Mems Christian Association was attended by
the largest audience that has yet assembled
Those present were enthusiastic in their
demonstrations IF approval Of each number. in
many instances demanding three or four en-
cores John r. HlllmaD was the director. and
Mrs Charles l.. Pareut Jr. The accompapisI
or the evening. The following was the pro-
gramme:
Male quartet. "Rosebud Fair. ...........w Witt
Plymouth Quartet.
Soprano solo, "Serenade". TempIe
Mrs. TeGey.
Tenor solo, sailors Song"...... Santon
Mr.. Frank Cofin.s
Recitation. PATSY" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Miss Florence tindley
Male quartet scout Campana
Plymouth Quartet
Soprano solo, "I'il Follow Thee. armer
Mrs. renney.
Bass solo, THE Outpost. ............... Watson
Mr.. Charles L. Parent Jr.
Cornet solo, LA Majestic" ............. Chambers
Mr.. ". Il. Chambers.
Accompanied by Mrs. W. Is. Chambers
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THE BECK FAMILY.
The Coiored Salvation Army Jubilee
Singers Closed Last Night.

The Beck family, consisting of father, mother
and son, direct from the cOtton-fields OF the
South. and known throughout the country as
the Salvation Army coored jubilee singers.
closed their stay in San Francisco at the army
headquarters. corner Sacramento and Kearny
streets, last night. The Becks have been he e
some time and nightly have packed the army
barracks 10 sutfocatOn with crowds to hear
melodies consist of army hymns set to old plan
tation music. During their stay here and all
along the coast they have done much good in
Inc work they are engaged H. MT Beck Is an
energetic worker III he cause Of re-
ligion and his stay in this city has been pro-
ductive of adding new recruits to the cause of
the Salvation Army.
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He is losing strength every day and is now un-
conscious the greater part OF the lime.
AT his home last night no immediate fear pre-
vailed as TO the result. but none scarcely dared
to hope that life would endure very long
DIR. L. MahOney. however, who was in at
tendance. said that the patient possessed sur
prising amount of vitality, which might yet
stand him in good stead.
Colonel Stevenson was born on the 1 st day of
January. 1900, aud when he celebrated his
Dinetieth birthday he expressed the hope that
having been born on the first day OF the cen
tury he might live until It's close. but now
Il seems that bis wish Will not be graiified.
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A Vienna Concert.

The grand concert TO be given by the Vienna
Prater Orchestra In Metropolitan Temple TO.
morrow evening will doubtless draw a large
audience, for the popularity of the band ia
already established in San Francisco.
The first part OF The programme viii consist
of the overture TO &. NJ. Won Webel's "Oberonn :
the prize song from Wagner's "Meisiersinger. ,,
and symphony by classical composer Part
IL, consisting OF popular selections VIII include
the overture TO Ambrose Thomas 'Migpon. -
and LISTS Second Hungarian Rhapsodie Part
III will he military, and the band Is 10 execute
the overture to the opera "Poet and Peasant"
(Suppe); variations Tor cOrnet a piston, Win
Bates (Hartmann); "Tne jolly Brothers" waltz
(VollstaedD; Radetzky March (Strauss). The
prices OF admission will be popular.
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A GOOD QUINTET
At the Landsberger and
Freshman Concert.
Miss PraCht Makes Her Debut at
the Hopkins Art Institute
Concert.

The second concert OF the Landsberger-
Freshman series. in Golden Gate Hall, last
night, opened with Schubert Quintet, op. Ia,
In which the performers. In addition 10 the
pianist and volinist who gave the concert,
were Louis Hene, 'celoist; b. Jaulus second
violin; and r. Spieller, cOntra-bassist.
The music OF the quintet, particularly in some
OF the five numbers, was extremely difficult.
the sincopaled notes giving the players no
small temptation TO lose their precision and
finish, but they trIumphed over this difficulty
and showed perfect unanimity as to tempo.
The expression given TO the "Scherzo" was
very delicate, and the beautiful theme Of the
fourth movement was pursued gracefully
through all its variations. The instruments
that particularly lent beauty to the quintet
were the cello and the piano There was, how
ever. slight tendency on the part of the first
violin 10 scrape on some of the very high notes.
Miss Eta Bayly. conrrato with a pleasing
voice that was particularly sweet IN the upper
register, sang Meyer Helmund's "Moon Spin
ner," Brahms Faithful Love" and Franz
with Her Rosy Lips" The selections were
excellent on=s, so lar as the intrinsic beauty
of the songs went, but Miss Bayly has scarcely
had enough concert experience 10 make the
most OF her singing. and her somewhat funeral
manner of Interpretation would have been less
marked in more frivolous or snowy songs.
5. G.. Freshman seemed 10 shine more in exc
cutiOn than expression. His playing OF Rubin
STEMS first "BarcarOle." was marked by a
beautifully clear touch, full Of power in the
forte passages, and he threw of the showers of
grace notes that remind one OF flying spray. rs
delieately as a feather being drawn across the
piano. His expression. however, was little
mouOtOnous In the Schumann kIeisleTIana
No. l his execution was equally good.
The Souvenir de Spa was delightfully."-
played by Louis Heine, who handled his cello
like a true artist-one VINO loves his instrument
and Is rewarded by evoking brilliant sound,
from X.
1he concert was concluded by Nathan Lands
berger playing a sonata Tor violin by Nardini
an eighteenth century composer.
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A WASHOE ZEPHYR.
Quite an Assortment of Weather
Being Furnished the Coast.

CARSON. New. Feb. S.-A regular blizzard
struck Carson this afternoon. The wind is
blowing forty miles an hour and the snow Is
coming down in sheets. If the storm continues
the roads VIII probably be blocked.
SAN RAFAEL. Feb. S.-The Intermittent rains
which have prevailed here for Several days
past were resumed again this morning. The
weather is very cold and a stiff gale prevails
Feed is plentiful in all the large pasturages
and the outlook for the year is very good
Thr precipitation for the storm is 20 of IN inch
GILROY, Feb. S.-Showers have prevailed
here all day, with indications OF continuing to-
night.
The morning call., 1894-02-09
AT DEATHS DOOR,
Colonel j. ID. Stevenson
Is Dying.
He Has Been Unconscious for Several
Days and Is Growing Weaker
Every Hour.

The venerable Colonel j. ID. Stevenson, of
pioneer fame and honor. is seriously i'll at his
residence on Van Ness avenue.
The indications are that the valiant old SOL
dler's days are fast drawing 10 a close.
1t is now several months since lie was stricken
with the grippe, and he has never rallied suffi-
GENTLY 10 permit him to leave the house.
Lately his condition has taken a turn for the
worse. A week ago he fell into Gelirium, and
since that time has been under the constant
care of trained nurse.
His advanced age stands much against him.
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A BLIND SOPRANO.
A Musical Genius of Rare
Promise.
The Entire Family Afflicted, but She
Is the Only One Possessed
of Talent.

1t is recognized fact that among the blind
remarkable cases OF extraordinary faculties in
various directions, aud including many of the
higher branches of art, have been developed.
Especially is this true as regards music.
Blind Tom. whose fears in instrumental exc
cution astOnished The world, had never seen the
light OF day, and Mary Meager of Richmond,
who lost her sight IN infancy, reached stare
OF proficiency on the piano which was hardly
surpassed by any person possessing sight in her
day. Jenny Gilbert, the English pianist. was
also born blind, ana has often been called be-
The morning call., 1894-02-09
Geary Appreciated.

At a meeting of the San Francisco Wine
dealers Association the following resolution
was pass ed and sent to Hon. I. j. Geary:
AT a meeting of the San Francisco Wine-deal-
ers' Association held on the It'll of February it
was unanimously resolved that a vote of thanks
be rendered TO Hon. T. j. Geary for the zeal shown
by nm In endeavoring to protect our Industry by
working against the adoption of the clause OF an
al valorem duty on wines In the Wilson Oil. and
Tor his preferring the interests OF his consttu-
ents 20 party featy: ara that copy of this reso.
luton be mailed TO him
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FRUiT-GROWERS ORGANIZE.
A Kern County Association Is Formed
at Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD. FEB. S.-A meeting of the
fruit- growers OF Kern County held here to-day
was addressed by Edward F. Adams, manager
OF the State Fruit Exchange, with the result
That county exchange was organized. A board
scribed 10 tie stock of the State exchange Ok
per cent OF which was paid in on The snot
lhere may be several local associations of
fruitgrowers organized In tins connty' ali If
which VIII connect themselves with the State
exchange.
The morning call., 1894-02-09
Death of a SaIvationist.

Captain Andrew P. Hauck, one of the oldest
officers of the Salvation Army on this coast,
died in this city on "Wednesday morning after
an illness of over seven months. Captain
Hauck had been an officer for seven years. He
was SO wears of age ana native OF England.
he funeral Will take place Today at 10 o'clock
from the Girls II aiming Garrison, Corps No. 4,
on Mission street, between Twentieth and
Iwenty-tirst.
William Becker, who was serving a term of
six months in The County Jail for larceny, died
suddenly Yesterday afternoon.
The morning call., 1894-02-09
SAN JOSE'S DELEGATES.
The Garden City Will Be Represented
at the COnoreSS

SAN JOSE, Feb. S.-Tbe Board of Trade sthis
evening elected the following delegates to the
Mississippi Congress to be held in San
Francisco this month: b. ID. Murphy, James
A. Clayton, Charles NJ. Shortrdge, George B.
Bowman and c. w. FAY. Mr.. Shortridge also
reported that he had called on the Southern
Pacific Railroad authorities aud had presented
the request of the board that automa. c toll
bells be placed al the principal crossings in San
Jose. The company's officials agreed 10 do so,
and five bells are now being made for this
purpose.
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FILLED WITH BUCKShOT.
A Tramp is Killed by a Southern
Pacific Brakeman.

TUCSON. AriZ., Feb. ga special 10 the Star
from Lordsburg says that at .nat place yester-
day Michael Mcmillan, the captain OF gang Of
tramps was shot and fatally wounded by Frank
Deal. Southern Pacific brakeman. Mcmillan
and his crowd attempted to board westbound
freight train al That point, and Conductor HIbbS
ordered them TO keep oil. MCMILLAN tbereupon
drew pistol and started toward Hibbs. Before
lie had proceeded five ftei Brakeman Deal
seized shotgun and filed the tramp's back
win Duckshol. Mcmillan died In about three
hours.
The morning call., 1894-02-09
ALAMEDA.

Trustees Hammond. Randolph and Steven
son, at the invitation of Superintendent Borden
of Inc Artesan Water Company, visited the
works at Fitchburg and all other points owned
by tile company yesterday afternoon In q large
open carriage They Travelled unlike the Oak
LAND City Council on their trip to the Contra
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Republicans Meet,

The regular meeting of the Twenty-ninth Dis
tricI Republican Club was held last evening al
Irish -AmeIican Hall, President Joseph Ault in
the chair IL was very numerous;y attended
aud considerable en- tiuSlaSm WAS displayed.
Henry Porter was elected vice chairman and
the following members were added 10 the e&-
ecutive committee: John McNulty and John
Keller. The meeting was addressed by L. j.
Murray, IL. Porter, NJ. Kelly and Hector Brodie.
The morning call., 1894-02-09
A BurgIarious Blacksmith.

Fred Brown, who claims TO be a blacksmith,
broke into the chcken-house of Felix Kiva,
l243 Folsom street, at an early hour yesterday
morning and filled two sacks with geese and
ducks. Policeman Shea at about 9 O'Clock in
the morning dscovered him in The act of sell.
Ing the poultry 10 Max Sh0enfeld. 937 Folsom
street, and placed hIm under arrest. He was
booked at the City Prison last night on a charge
OF burglary.
The morning call., 1894-02-09
Sues for His Stock,

julius Halensteln has sued Zadig, Wollberg
g. Co. TO compel delivery of a quantity of
mining stock, or in default he demands The re.
turn OF the purchase money, $500. In adj
dltion he asks for $1,000 damages for breach
OF contract. The stock consists of 100 shares
IN The Potosi Mining Company, 1000 shares in
the Alta Mining Company and 800 shares
OF the capital stock OF The Kentuck Consoli-
dated Mining Company.
The morning call., 1894-02-09
ChiidS' Memorial.

The following notice has been issued to the
membership of San Francisco typographical
Union No. 81, signed by Miles L. Farlapd,
president and w. b. Benoist, secretary:
yourself and family are respectfully re-
quested TO attend a memorial service to be
held In honor of the memory of George William
Chlds. by San Francisco Typographical Union
No. 81, assisted by Oakland and kindred
unions. on Sunday, February IL, 1894. at 2
O'Clock P. NJ. at Laurel Hall, Shes building,
80 O'FaTTell street, near Stockton"
The morning call., 1894-02-09
Amounted SURGEON.

Dr. Frederick w. Harris has been appointed
surgeon OF the naval battalion. and immedi-
atey upon receiving his commission. 10 arrive
a few days hence, Will enter upon the duties of
that office.
DR.. Harris is graduate of the State Medical
University OF pennsylvania, having graduated
III March, 1877. Under the administration of
President Harrison he was the customs in
spector of drugs aud chemicals OF this port for
three wears
The morning call., 1894-02-09
LOST ON THE ROCKS.
Efforts to Rescue the Wrestler Prove
IlnaYailing

VICTORIA. Feb. S.-Wednesday morning q
gale from the southwest. which drove the
barkentine Wrestler on shore at White Rock
miles an hour from 3 TO O'Clock. All efforts
The morning call., 1894-02-09
Bauer's SYMPHONY CONCERT

The second of the winter season OF Tiyoli
concerts will take place this afternoon at 2
O'Clock. A very varied programme Will he
executed. including Rnbinstein's Ocean
symphony" md works by LisZt Tschaikow
SKY, int-Saens. Dunkler and Gillet.
The morning call., 1894-02-09

TO remove the baTkentine from the rocks on
which she ran have so far been Intellectual.
Ballast is being rapidly discharged, and the
efforts of the iugboat fleet will be resumed
early in the morning.
The morning call., 1894-02-09
Tho Glitter of white r...,

Beautifed by fragrant SoZoDoNT. behind dark
mustache. makes sad havoc WITH the ladies'. an
teeta thus impaired In the mouth of pretty girl
are fatal to the peace of bachelors.
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IIIustra,ed Lecture.

Cyril w. Newall will give stereopticon lee
ture this evening at Stiles Hall-"Rambles
Through Sau iiern England" Mr.. Newall is a
the first of series TO be given on successive
FRIDAY evenings.
The morning call., 1894-02-09

liQues of Ancient Poetry and Chattertou's
'Rowley POEMS that all tended In the same
direction namely the revival of the past"
The morning call., 1894-02-09

SURPLUS AS REGARDS POLICY
HOLDERS. Observation-Disclosures.
Life Endowment and Term Poll
cies in force January l, 1894,
S2.745 insuring ...,.............
Life Endowment and Term Poll
cieS issued and revived in 1893.
HAS inSuring
Accident Policies issued in 1888,
1926 Insuring
The morning call., 1894-02-09

The Midwinter Fair committee will place in
position to-day at the grounds large and
beautiful birdseye view of Alameda.
The morning call., 1894-02-09
A Debat.

The Student Congress and Bushnell Union
have agreed 10 hold another inter-socety de-
bale in The early part of March. The Bushnell
Union has elected as its sneakers A. w. North
A. o. Lovejoy and L. A. Vangorder. The con.
gress will be represented by Mare Anthony, F.
II. Dam aud George II. BOke. Matters are be-
intercollegiate debate. a debating union having
been formed, the executive committee of which
will meet a committee from Stanford III the
Palace Hotel Saturday. A challenge 10 an IN
lercOlle giate debate has been sent 10 the stu
dents OF stanford University. the time and
nIaca of Ihe debate to be arranged lalrr
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For the Fair.

Costa Water Company. for the conveyance and
cigars were at the expense OF the arteSian COM
pany.
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BERKELEY.

Sisters Ignatia Fitzpatrick, Mary Annuncita
n CONAN and Mary Reginald Leahy received the
black veil at st. Joseph's Church last Tuesday
morning. The impressive ceremony was con-
Quoted by Rev. Father Joseph, Noonan of Los
Angeles, assisted by Rev. Father Phillips OF
Berkeley. Among those who were present
were: Fathers McNally, Lane and Kirby. of
Oakland; Father Sullivan OF Alameda. Fathers
Casey, Kirby. Mcdonald and Seaman, of SAP
francisco; Fathers Mcmahon and Dempsey of
San Rafael and Father Fitzpatrick of Sausalito
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MORGAN C. BULkELEY, Pre- sident,
}. c. WEBSTER. Vice President,
j. l.. ENGLISH. Secretary,
II. w ST. JOHN. Actuary,
GURDoN w. RUSSELL. NJ D., Medical Director
j. +. MYERS. General Agent,
gag Sansome Street, San Francisco, Cal.
JOHN II. STEVENS.
General Agent. Accident Departm ent.
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fore the Queen TO perform, which honor is con
ierred only upon those whose attachments are
of The highest standard.
Miss Gussie Mast, is San Francisco girl and
The morning call., 1894-02-09

GROSS ASSETS, Jan. l, 1894 40,267, s52 go
LIABILITIES.
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ASSETS, Dec. 81,
Interest due aud ac-
s.crued Dec. 81, 1898
Premiums in course
of collection (less
20 per centi.......
Quarterly and Semi
Annual Premiums
(less 30 per cent?.
Market Value of Sc
curities over cost,
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ASSETS, Dec 81, IL
/
RealEstate acquired
by Foreclosure. -.
ONCE Building. 600.
Cash on hand and in
BankS..............
q. S. Bonds. ........
Railroad and other
Stocks and Bonds.
Bank stocks. ....-.-
State, County, City
and Town Bonds.
M ortgages secured
by Real Estate val
ued at $7S, 376,-
333 90.
Loans on Collaterals
NJ arkeJ Value
$S1S.605 00)......
Loans on existing
Policies, the pres
ent value of which
exceeds $685.
900 90. ............
A g e n t s. Balances
and Bills Receiv-
able
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-03-02
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue Of an order of sale directed to me
from the district court of Red Willow county,
| Nebraska, on a judgment obtained before
Hon. D.. Z. Welty, judge of the district court
of Red Willow county, Nebraska, OIL the 18th
day of December, 1893, Ill favor of j. Lowell
Moore as plaintiff, and against Sarah E.
Gerver ct al. as defendants, for the sum of
two hundred and eleven (S211.0) dollars and
twenty-five (25( cents. and costs taxed at
S337.03 and accruing costs, l have levied upon
the following real estate taken as the prop
erty of said defendants to satisfy said judy
ment, towit: The southwest quarter of the
southwest quarter OF section twenty-five, in
township one, north of range thirty, west of
the 9th p. NJ. in Red Willow county, Neb-
raska. And will offer the same for sale to
the highest bidder, for cash in hand, on the
18th day of March, A. D., 1894, in front of
| the south door of the court house In Indian
ola, Nebraska, that being the building wherein
the last term of conrt was held, at the hour
of two o'clock, P. NJ, of said day. when and
where due attendance will be given by the
undersigned. Dated February 5th, 1894.
E. r. BANKS, Sheriff of said county.
j. E. KELLEY, Attorney. 3S-5ts.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-03-02
Sheriff's Sale.

By virtue of an order of sale directed to me
from the district court of Red Willow county.
Nebraska, or a Judgment obtained before
Hon. D.T Welty. judge of the district court
of Red Willow county, Nebraska. on the 18th
day of December. 1898, in favor of William H.
Lockwood and Fred C. Rockwell, executor of
the estate of James Lockwood, deceased, as
plaintiff. and against Thomas Clark ct al. as
defendants. for the sum of twelve hundred
fifty four Isl. 254 .00l collars and 1871 cents, and
costs taxed at $40. % and accruing costs. and
Burton & Harvey on the same day on their
cross-petition having obtained a decree for the
sum OF $136 so. I have levied upon the follow
ing real estate taken as the property of said
defendants TO satisfy said judgments. to-wi
The northwest quarter of section ten. in town
ship three. north of range twenty-six. west of
the 9Th p. NJ, in Red Willow county, Nebraska.
And will offer the same for sale to the highest
bidder, for cash in hand, on the 18th day of
March. A. D.. 1894. in front of the south door
of the court house in Indianola. Nebraska,
that being the building wherein the last term
of court was held. at the hour of l O'Clock. m.
of said day. when and where due attendance
will be given by the undersigned.
Dated February 5th. 1894.
e. r. BANKS, Sheriff of said county.
VS.. MoRLAN. Attorney. 3S-5ts.