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you are entitled are as follows.
Total

The proper claim has been prepared
and forwarded to the auditor of state.
The officers who have served you as
clerks and treasurers have been hon
est. faithful and painstaking. and
while they have kept their books in
the old single entry way, they have
been exceedingly accurate in their
work, and while | found errors as /
went along, the same are clerical and
cast no reflection upon the officers /
file Journal. Entries pointing out
pages and files where these errors oc-
cur and file and make same part of
point that justities criticism is the
fact that your treasurers and clerks
have not kept all the accounts pro-
yided for by law in their ledgers 1
refer especially to the redemption ac-
count. The effect of this was that
your county treasurer would have al
ways more money on hand than shown
by his books. This should not be, as
it is as wrong to be long on cash as it
is to be short. In either case it means
error somewhere.
The examination of the treasurer's
accounts by the probate Judge and as
socfates is the most complete of any
that has come under my observation.
The examination being more extern
siye than required by the Anticipated
law on this subject. The new system
furnished you has all the accounts
upon the books and the daily balance
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Of the amount 16,9S9.S9, in the
year 1898, there are fire tax warrants
included amounting to So, 929.1S. This
amount does not represent county
general expenses.
The bonded Indebtedness of your
county is S23, 100000, represented by
twenty-three bonds Of the denomina-
tion of one thousand dollars each
These bonds were issued January 9th.
1888, and are due January 1st, 1908,
and bear interest at ) per cent per
annum.
The credits from the state to which
Won are entitled are rs fnlln1xS
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H. {. PATTERSON'S REPORT
Of the Financial Condition of
TregO County From Oc-
tOber, 1890, to jan
uary IS, 1896.

WA-kEENEY. Kan, June 13, 1896.
To the Honorable Board of County Commits
sioners of Trego county Kansas.
GENTLEMEN:
Complying with the terms of my
contract, / submit to you a report in
writing showing the conditions of the
several accounts with which your Off
GERS have to do.
l have carefully and thoroughly ex-
amined the accounts of the county
clerks and treasurerS of Trego county,
Kansas, from October, 1890. to the
date above mentioned, and submit as
a result a set of double entry books to
conform to the Patterson Daily Bal
ance System" and showing the amount
belonging to each of the several funds.
/ also submit trial balances from
said set of books showing the condi-
tion of all accounts, and file and make
same part of this report.
The taxes charged upon the rolls of
your county during the period covered
by the examination amount to nearly
a quarter of million dollars, as is
more fully shown by the following
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Mr. Gibson has paid the above amount to
the county treasurer.
1t might not be improper here to suggest to
the board that if You should have the cases
gone through with and the papers all re-
arranged. put in the proper order and in
new boxes numerically instead of the at
tempted alphabetical arrangement. it would
be a decided advantage
County Snperinte ndent'S Office
find that your different superintendents
of public instruction have received the sew
eral amounts for fees follows:
Registration Fees
Mr. A. B. BAKER, EX-COUNTY SUPT-
For the year 1890. 80 registration fees
Total for term covered by examfnat'n 30 60
MISS LIZZIE COOPER, Ex-COUNTY SUPT.
For the year 1901. 80 registration fees
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Mr.. Geo W. Cross. deputy under Mr. Nutz-
says he turned these fees over to Mr.. Hutzel,
ex-district clerk and successor TO MIR. Nutz
Mr. Hutzel says if Mr.. Cross turned these
fees over to him he did SO in bulk and he
paid the same out in other cases during his
term of office
MR. S. NJ HUTZEL, EX-DISTRICT CLERK
Morgan. NJ t. Docket Z. Page S24 20
Morgan. Edward. c :. 34.-. 20
IOtdi AZ
Mr.. Hutzel has turned over the above fees
to his successor Mr., c. N Gibson, present
clerk.
MIR. c. n. GIBSON, DISTRICT CLERK
From Mr. HuI eel. eN-iistri cler,. N
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Less 1855 additional tracts not charged

Balance due county .---. -
With reference to redemption fees desire
to say that my opinion Is that your officers
have tried to account for all of the fees under
| this head You will, however. notice that
have charged them at first with all they
should have received. then credit them in
addition to what was deducted from their
salary. with number of fees which they re-
port not collected For illustration:
credit Mr.. Hoar with "a certificates amount
ing to S2l-00 that are shown not to be collect
ed, and do likewise with Mr.. Marshall with
SO certificates amounting to Ss2.25- also
credit Mr. Marshall, ex-county treasurer,
with 91S additional tracts, amounting to
$3.50, which he should have collected /.
however. have been informed that it has not
been the practice. the law requires. to
make this charge for additional tracts. 1t
should be done. however. as the law requires
See Section 1885. Compiled Laws of 1882
Assignments
In the matter of assignments I find that
there have been made to the end of the last
quarter to-wit:
April 1. 1896, during the period covered by
this examination, lis certificates, amounting
to 41-30. of which amount S165o has been de-
Quoted from the quarterly allowance of
salary. The amounts are divided among
your different clerks and treasurers as fol-
lows:
HoAR. Ex-CoUNTY CLERK.
116 certificates at 25c each. .....s 20 90
Less 81 certificates at 25c deducted
Balance ------------------9 Il w
Less 20 certificates outlawed 25c each 90
Balance due county 10 90
MR. UFFoRD. COUNTY CLERK.
, certificates at :e5c OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 50
Less two certificates at 25c each de-
Quoted from salary ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 30
MIR. w. G. MARSHALL. Ex-CoUNrY TREASURER.
p certificates at 10c each. 90
Less 2S certificates at 10c each. out
laNeu on
Balance due county --.--.-...--.-. %
r.. MOORE. COUNTY TREASURER.
So certificates at Toe each so
Less 50 certificates deducted from SAL
----------
This amount has been passed to the credit
OF tIe d.1n -.,l-
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The above amounts are marked paid on the
appearance docket but are not marked paid
on the fee book signed for by the parties.
have also examined the papers in these
cases and do not find any receipts or letters
calling for these fees.
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OF cash prevents errors creeping in,
as the same will be discovered at
once. The cash must correspond
daily with the balance shown to be
on hand.
1t is my custom as well as pleasure
to award merit where it belongs and
your county is to be congratulated in
having such competent gentlemen as
those who are now serving you. Mr..
Moore, your present treasurer, is one
of the most competent treaSurerS it
has been my lot to examine. Your
present clerk, Mr.. Ufford, while he
has served you but short time, by
his interest and ambition to faithful
ly fulfill his duties in the interest of
his county leads me predict for him a
fiattering record in his administra-
tion. Mr.. Hoar in his work on the
books of the county was admirable
Mr.. Marshall, lat the outset of his
term, became mixed in his work, but
he is to be commended in employing
competent person to put him on the
right track.
Fee Accounts
With reference to the examination of the
fee accounts of your several officers. and
which is made a part of my contract, have
to say that have made a complete and very
careful examination of the same from the
second Tuesday of October. 1890, to the date
of the last report. with the following result:
Transfer Fees
find that there are 2l55 transfers of lands
and 2S79 transfers of lots: making grand
total for the period examined of 5034 trans
tn wi
your several county clerks as follows:
During the time c. A. Hoar. who serv-
ing you as county clerk. on the second Tues
day of October. 1890, to January 18th. 1896
there were transfers of lands and town lots
as follows:
21O7 transfers of lands at 1Oc.-...S 21O 40
2ssi transfers of lots at &c ........ 143 50
Amounting to .----.-.---.----..S 354 %
OF the above amount there are outlawed
and not collectable:
1874 tracts of lands at 10c- ia 40
Amounting to ..s s32 95
Leaving a balance not eutlawed
From which amount Mr.. Hoar has de-
Quoted from his salary as transfer
lees the sum OF -------------- % .U
Leaving balance due the coun-
ty Of 81 90
That during the term George NJ. Ufford has
served you. to-wit, from January 18th. 1896,
to the date of last reports. April 1st. 1896.
there were transfers of lands and lots, fol-
lows:
AZ transfers of lands at 1Oc..--..-. 5 4 so
transfers of lots at 5c 40
Amount to--------- ------s 20
OF which amount Mr. Ufford has de-
Quoted from his salary 90
Leaving a balance due the coun-
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Small in size. but great in results
DeWitt's Little Early Risers at Z
gently but thoroughly, curing ind :
gestion, dyspepsia and constipation
Small pill, safe pill, best pill. Jones
& Gibson
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The above amounts are not marked paid
on either appearance docket or fee book. nor
receipted for by the parties to whom they
belong.
A. w. NUTZ, EX-DISTRICT CLERK.
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The county warrants issued during
the period covered by the examina-
ton and which represent the expenses
of the county, amount to 500, 1864, as
follows:
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The proceeds of fines and estrays go to the
county school fund. These amounts, to-
gether with the state apportionment. are ap-
pOrtioned to each school district pro rata
according to the school population. and it is
therefore a very important item. The state
ment indicates that the justices have paid
the proceeds to the treasurer without report
ing to the county superintendent. The law
requires them to report these amounts twice
year and your county superintendent
should see that this is done and amounts
promptly paid to treasurer SO that the schools
may have the benefit of it.
ReCapitu1ation
Total amount of fees collected for
period covered by examination 49, 3 5o06 13
Total amount outlawed and uncol-
lectaDle --------- -ool ~
Balance in date -..--.-S 1904 80
Total amount fees deducted from
Balance due county 1S42 -
Less amount paid into treasury and
placed fee book result of ex-
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fees at 81 90, ................s 25S 90
These fees have all been paid into the
county treasury except $40 now in the hands
of MIR. Peacock. This amount. however. is
more than would naturally be in the
hands of the present incumbent of the Office
Justice of the Peace Reports
To the county superintendent of fine and
estray receipts and amount paid by them
into the county treasury.
i am informed by the county Superintend-
ent that he has not received the reports re-
quired from the different justices of the
peace under Section 5S44. Com piled Laws 1889.
l. however. find that the following justices
of the peace have paid the county treasurer
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fSSued CO1feCLfOu OF PefSOnaI
Property Tax
L find that there have been collected by
your county treasurer personal property tax
warrants during the period covered by the
examination. the following amounts:
MR. MATSHALL- EX-COUNTY TREAS.
los certificates at &c each-----.-S ,. 90
Less 81 certificates at 35c each de-
Quoted from salary ------ "a y
Balance due county -------s .5
MR. MOORE, COUNTY TREASURER.
43 certificates ut sc each--.--.------s 10 80
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JOHN A. MEL SON,
ATTORNEY AND REAL ESTATE AGENT
AGENT FOR CLOSE BROS LAND co.

For choice bargains In lands give me a cali
s II kinds of business promptly attended =,
for non-resi0ents.
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Union Pacific Time Table.

UniOu PACIFIC TI1ne Table.
IEastern limited ed Due 6:a5 a. m
@-hdnSsiS CITY Fast Line Due 1J:U3 d.
WEST.
Fast Express Due 4:E a. m
3-Denver 81 Pacific Coast Into Dues :O5 D. m
Tickets sold and baggage checked to all
points in United states and Canada
E. p BRADSHAW. Agent.
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This amount has been passed to the credit
of the county and will be deducted at the
next quarter.
With reference to transfer fees. / would
say that until about two years ago this par
ticular fee was not deducted from salary for
the reason it was believed that these fees be-
longed to the officers. The attorney general
deciding from Davis to Ives that the transfer
fees belonged to the different county clerks
The supreme court. however. in its decision
in the state Van Slack. from Graham
county. held that the clerks were not en-
titled to these fees. and that the same should
be deducted from the quarterly allowance of
salary.
Tax Deeds.
The register of deeds Office shows that there
has been filed and made of record, 100 tax
deeds containing 791 additional tracts
amounting to S14S55 of which amount 5000
has been accounted for. These deeds were
signed and issued by the different county
clerks, as follows:
Mr. Hoar. who was serving you at the time
of the beginning of the examination to Jam
uary Is. 1896. issued:
los tax deeds at S1.O0 each...........S los 90
7S1 additional tracts at cents EACH. 81 35
Amounting to observation-disclosures 141 %
Less amt deducted from salary. 80 90
IS s.
Less amount outlawed. $500. 40 20
Balance due the county.---..-.s 80 Is
Mr. Ufford, who has served you county
clerk from January 49, 1896 to date of last
report. to-wit: April 1. 1896. issued:
deed at S1.00. 90
additional tracts at cents---.- 20
The above amount has been deducted from
his salary.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24
For Hoarseness.

BENJAMIN lngerson, of Hutton, Ind,
says he has not spoken above a wins
per for months, and one bottle Of
Foley's Honey and Tar restored his
voice. 1t Is used very largely by
speakers and singers. For sale ut
FoUrniers Drug Store.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24

John Love, of Center Plains. kill.
ed two hogs which he had fattened,
which weighed when dressed, 467
and 448 pounds. Who can beat that
on the Plains?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24

d. 8. WaIdron, OF South Branch,
was In town last Friday on his way
10 Big Rapids and ST. Louis, for Wis
1t wish his brother and other Tcla-
tives whom he had NOT seen for over
twenty years.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24

w. r. Love, treasurer OF Center
Plains, says that taxes are coming In
ut lively rate, and that outside par
are making inquiries earlier than last
year.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24

The person who disturbed the con.
gregation last Sunday by coughing
is requested TO call on L. fouruier,
and get bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar, which always gives relief.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24

WANTED-FAITHFUL MEN OR
women to travel for responsible
established house in Michigan. Sal
airy $3.50 and expenses. Position per-
manent Reference. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. The Ma.
tional, Star Insurance Bldg Chicago.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24

Mrs. Fred. Marin will spend the
holidays at the old home.
Cvmer's maaket Is In Holiday at
tire and would do credit to any city.
We believe that there is no store 10
Michigan, to-day, more artisticxlly
arranged. than that Of Joe Roseuthal.
N. X. Nelson, OF Grayling, came
up last Saturday and spent Sunday
with friends In town. Lewiston
Journal.
The M. K. Sunday School will pre-
sent the cantata, entitled The Star
In the East" at the church, this eve
ming. All are invittd to attend.
What is more appropriate or use
full as Xmas present than Carpet
Sweeper. You can find the best at
Braden & Forbes.
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma
Regular meeting of Marvin Post,
No. $40, Grand Army OF the Repub-
lie, next Saturday evening, the 26th. /,
at the usual hour.
Don't buy your Flour. Sugar
or Groceries until you get our
prices. We can save you money.
Sailing, Hanson B Co.
If your name is dropped from our
subscription list next month, 1t is
because you are more than year be-
hind. Come and see us IL yon want
the paper.
Leave your order at the store
Of s.. =. & Co., for one dollars
worth Of Sugar and see how
many pounds you will receive.
We beat them all On prices.
We are not giving away Rockers,
nut I've can show you some fine
upholstered chairs at prices that will
astonish you. Come and see them.
BRADEN & FORBES.
The officers of Crawling Lodge, No.
356, F. & A. Masops, will be INSTALL
ed next Saturday evening, and is
public only to the members of the
order and their invited friends.
Miss Agnes Bates came home, Sat.
urday. from Traverse City, to pass
the holidays with the family and
friends here. She is we'll pleased
with her surroundings and school In
that city.
We may have to wait for snow,
to use the sleighs, but we have the
Rocking Horses and Doll Cabs that
the little ones can use in the house.
BRADEN & FORBES.
DR.. f. +. Thatcher is in town for
the week, enjoying the hospitality Of
the hosts of his old friends. He goes
from here to Cripple Creek, COL, to
engage 10 the practice OF his profess
sion.
Buy a barrel Of Gold Medal
Flour. Tho best spriug Wheat
Flour made. The quality and
price will surprise yon. For
sale by S., n. B Co.
Misses Vorhees and Hall were al
lowed by the Board to close their
school work Wednesday night, In or
der to reach home In time for the
Christmas festivities. The other la
dy teachers leave to night.
Messrs. Nicholson. Hanson and o.
son arrived this morning for their
Holiday vacation. They are well
pleased with the Michigan Mining
School, at Houghton, at which they
are In attendance.
Drowned, through the icep Not
quite, but young Deckrow had a close
chance, and probably would have
gone down but for timely assistance
Of Masters Garfield and Jerome, who
were nlaYinp with him
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24
For Pneumonia.

Dr.. J. c. Bishop, of Agnew, Mich,
says: Il have used Foley's Honey
and Tar In three very severe cases 6f
pneumonia the past month, With
good results For sa lc BY l.. FournieT
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24
W.B. FL YNN, Dentist
WEST BRANCH. MICH,

WILL make regular trips to Grayling
the 10th of each month, remaining
for three days. Office with Or. ms
ey.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24

g
&c. HANSON. Local EDgroR
THURSDAY. DEC. -, 1895.
LOCAL ITEMS.
s--5=- S>>-s>>>>--==s>1-s>>s ,-=sasaSss<-7S-sS-=s
Merry Christmas to our readers.
Read II. Joseph Co.'S. new Ad.
m not forget the AVALANCHE
wants the money you owe It.
Go and see the large Doll In J. w.
6orenNn's window.
Read II. Joseph Co.'S. new Ad.
Best SO cent Corset on esrth, for 81
cents, At Clsggetts'.
Cattle Ia South Branch township
ara said to be looking fine.
\ Have you seen those Clothes Horses
at Brsden & Forbes?
Geo. Medcalf. Of Center Plains, Is
In the wood business, this winter.
Read Fl. Joseph Co.'S. new Ad.
If you want a nice Center Table
90 to Braden & Forbes.
Mrs. VIM. Metcalf,of Center Plains
township, was In town, Monday.
BUY your Evaporated and Canned
Fruits, at Bates & Co.'S.
David Ryckmau, OF Grove, was In
town last Saturday.
For Pictures, from soc VI, 90 to
Braden & Forbes.
J. Wilson Staley is expected home
today. for his holiday visit.
Mems Plrsh Caps, only 90 cents, at
x Claygetts'.
j. w. Sorensou has fine stock Of
Dolls, Toys, etc. for the Holidays
o.. Prices Cream, Baking Powder
y Most Perfect Made.
w. B. Covert is home from Alma
College for the Holiday vacation.
Dolls and Toys, at Fournier's Drug
Store.
Buy a suit Of stalsys undss-
wear ct the store Of s., =. B Co.
George Knecht, of Grove township,
was In town, Monday.
Won will always dnd the best grade
of Teas In the City, at Claggett's.
Dolls and Toys, at Fournier's Drug
Store.
F.F. Hoesli. of Blaine tp.. was in
town. last Friday.
A fine liue OF Mems Muffiers, at S.
S. Claggetts'.
A nice assortment of Couches and
Lounges, at Braden and Forbes.
Read H. Joseph Co.'S. new Ad.
H. Frederickson, OF Beaver Greek,
was In town last Thursday.
Claygett's 30 ct. Coffee is Corker.
Have you tried 1t?
Hand Sleighs, at almost any price,
at the Furniture Store.
Hugo Schneider, Of Grove, was in
town last Saturday.
Headquarters for Xmas goods is at
Tournier's Drug Store.
Look up H. Joseph Co.'S. new Ad.
= New stock of Dry Goods, at S. S.
Claggetts'.
Beautiful Empress Flannels, for 10
cents, at Claggetts.'
Mr.. and Mrs. George Peacock, OF
Blaine, were In town last Thursday.
Look up H. Joseph Co.'S. new AID.
Persian Percales, neeced, only 10
cents, at Claggetts'
A. B. Corwin, OF Pere Cheney, was
In town Tuesday.
Look up H. Joseph Co.'S. new AID.
Wildwood apron Ginghams going
for 8 cents, at Claggetts.'
ID. Trotter returned from his trip
20 Indiana, last Sunday morning.
y. Bo-Peep plaids, only s cents yard
at Claggetts'.
L. Sewell, of Center Plains is put
ting up Blacksmith Shop on Sec
ton 10.
A beautiful line OF Silk Handker
chiefs, for the holidays, as low as IL
cents, at Claggetts'.
Look up H Joseph Co.'S. new AID
Frank Barber OF Center Plains, II
boarding the mea who are getting out
Cedar ties for Roseommon party
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24

WANTED-FAITHFUL MEN OR
III women to travel for responsible
established house in Michigan. Sal.
airy $3.50 and expense. Posit on per-
manent. Reference. Enclose self-ad.
dressed stamped envelope. The Ma
Jional. Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24

WANTED FAITHFUL MEN OR
N women to travel for responsible
established house In Michigan. SAL
airy S78) and expenses. Position per-
manent. Reference. Enclose self ad.
dressed stamped envelope. The Ma
tional, Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24

Er hionoy HIVuUS0v
there h Botbin8 better thsD FoIey's
KhDey Core. Everyone who triss
10 viii agree 70 this. For ssls ~
Fournier's Drug Store,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-24
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has Immediately given it the preference over
all others.
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