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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
Atfa(k Made
 French Post
 Beafen Off
Canadian, Indian Troops Swell Allies Forces,
 Western Area

PARIS, Feb 12.-An official cOm- munique reports that a German at tack on French outpost has been repulsed but otherwise it is quiet on the Western front.
 Canadian and troops from India have now swelled the Allied forces on the Western frpnt, according to official advices.
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ON WAY OUTSIDE

MT. and Mrs. Don Gustafson of Fairbanks. arrived by PA plane Saturday and are to sail south on the Mount Mckinley this eve- ming for a trip Outside. They are at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
BACK TO MAYO

York Wilson, White Pass and Yukon agent at Mayo, is a passen- ger on the Princess Louise, return ing to his Mayo post after a vacation Outside
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pR05pE(T0RS TO
 MEET, CITY HALL

A meeting of Juneau prospectors forming an association for mutual aid in developing Alaska mineral resources, will be held Wednesday night at o'clock in the Council Chambers, it was announced da- day.
 At Friday meeting, over a score of prospectors named off cers of their body and "Wednesday night it is planned to complete. or ganization and working program of the association.
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MISS POQUETTE RETURNS

Mabel Poquette, Baranof wait- ress, returned on the Princess Lou ise today after two months vaca- tioning in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
FORESTER RETURNS

The Forest Service vessel For. ester arrived in port Saturday night from Sitka after delivering tow of eco equipment.
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Empire want Ads Bring Results.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-08-22
A =. SoEs2 T.: :: !; ;;;:::;;

When folding a bedspread back
for the night begin at the top OF
the spread and fold it toward the
foot of the bed in half. Then fold
from each end toward the CEN
ter, forming a triangle, the point
of which is toward the head and
the base toward the foot of the
bed. Hold the point and fold it
smoothly over the footboard. To
unfold, follow in reverse order.
Delicate colors in washing ma
terials will not fade if before be-
ing washed they are soaked in
tepid water to which a few drops
of turpentine have been added.
The backs of pictures should be
inspected from time to time. If
there are any holes in the paper,
fresh pieces should be pasted over
them, or dust will get in.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-08-22
BY FRANK H. sPEARMAN

Bowie was nonplused. But Carme-
lita gave him no time to decide
what he ought to do. She wriggled
with all her strengthened this was
surprising for her size-almost out
of his arms and, when she failed to
free herself, looked up at him with
such a mute pleading in her burning
eyes that he felt sure it must be all
right. Half laughing, he eased her
down into Monica's arms.
At this the smaller sister set up
such a commotion that Pardaloe re-
leased her likewise and with her
short fat legs, not noticeably stiff
ened by her long ride, she dashed to
Monica.
Seems like they knowed her."
observed Pardaloe as the three men
watched the animated scene.
Bowie sat perplexed. eff we could
understand their lingo" he said.
"This woman certainly does know
them, and they know her. And
she's an Indian. She must be their
nurse belongs to their family, any,
way. Talk to her. Simmie."
But Simmie's efforts to make the
woman understand his Creek or
Seminole were as fruitless as the eff
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-08-22
CARMEN. RANCHO Me-"

Bowie caught the implication.
"Then as Spaniard you, too, have
felt the tyranny Of the Mexican gov
eminent. May give you conf
dence?"
''It involves no crime or wrong
doing?"
Certainly not"
"What is your manner"
81 am from the East, Padre. We
are Tejanos."
Granted.
$50 we are worse than American
os. And we are now helpless. We
used our slender stock of ammuni-
ton in that fight with the Indians"
"But you say, worse than Ameri-
canos-how SOP"
"Padre, do you remember the Al
amor"
The priest knit his brow in mo-
mentary perplexity. "I'd remem-
Der it,
''Then we'll may Texans!" said
Bowie gravely. ''My scout, Ben Par
daloe, lost his uncle in that damna-
BILE massacre by Santa Ana's Mexi-
cans. Few are the Texans who can
not count friend or relative muir
dered there"
'That," argued the priest pacifi-
cally, twas some time ago. There is
peace now"
His visitor nodded. "Not for long,
l fear, Padre. There will be more
fighting" predicted Bowie almost
casually.
.What brings you to California,
my son?'
sThat is not my personal secret,
or would willingly tell you. But I
am treading here on delicate
ground l cannot risk going to San
Diego. l had an American friend
who was starved to death in prison
there not so long ago by Mexi-
can wretch, the governor.
"You mean Echeandia?"
Bowie nodded. Gwen if l were
inclined to trust him / would not
go. There might be fighting Some
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-08-22
CHAPTER v

''Who are these mem" asked the
Indian woman looking suspiciously
at the horsemen
81 don't know" piped the little
one. "They brought us away from
the bad Indians, Monica. Many
wicked Indians are killed. Where
are my mother and father?"
where is your sister, Carme-
lita?" the woman asked Historically.
''She is here"
mother of Mercy" sobbed the
woman, 81 thank you"
The horses had taken the water al
lowed them. The Texans rode into
the river, and Monica ran down to
meet them; the two girls, crying
hard, held out their arms frantically
to her.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-08-22
SYNOPSIS

Don Alfredo, wealthy Spanish owner of
Southern California rancho, refuses to heed
several warnings of a raid by band of out.
law. Sierra Indians. One day after he has
nearby mission for his wife and family. the
Indians strike. Don Alfredo Is killed and
his two young daughters are torn from the
arms of the family's faithful maid. Monica,
and are carried away to the hills. Padre
Pasqual, missionary friend Of the family,
arrives at the ruins of the ranch and learns
the story of the raid from Monica. After a
trying and difficult trip across the plains
youthful Henry Bowie, Texas adventurer.
with his friends. Ben Pardaloe and Simmie,
an Indian scout. sight the party of Indians
who have carried off the two little girls
With great cunning and accurate timing the
three Texans attack the war party of fifty
odd Indians and through clever ruse scat.
ter the savages to the hills. The girls are
saved but are still thoroughly frightened.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-08-22

Grass stains can easily be re-
moved from linens, cottons or
white stockings by rubbing the
stains with molasses before wash
ing.
Make cuts in marshmallOws, in
sert bits of butter and jelly. Ar
range on crackers and broil or
bake until the marshmallows are
puffy and brown.
When laundering curtains of
wolfe, scrim or any material which
has to be ironed, if they are folded
so the selvage ends are together
and ironed, they will hang per-
fectly even and straight.
All vegetables should be put on
to cook in boiling water. This
holds the major portion of the
mineral matter and starch within.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-08-22

forts to make the girls understand
English had been.
He tried his sign language. It
was a passport with any tribe east
of the Sierras, but not here.
With all three chattering at the
same time, Monica took the chill
dren down to the river, washed their
faces vigorously with only sand for
soap, talking excitedly while this
went on. The men had dismounted,
hobbled the horses and turned them
out on the grass that bordered the
banks, and made ready to camp.
Simmie opened the reserves of
venison. When Monica saw there
was no salt she ran all the way to
the half-burned ranch house and re-
turned with supply. It was mixed
with ashes, but to the travellers it
was more welcome than gold.
She brought, too, earthenware
cups and two loaves of badly
scorched bread for the strange men.
1t was ravenously dug into and raw
enously devoured by men who had
tasted no bread for weeks.
1t was a happy supper for three
ragged, bearded and bronzed from
tiersmen, one keen-visaged and bus
thing Indian woman, and two deli
cately shy promises for CALIFORNIA;
future womanhood. Monica seemed
to know even the horses. She talked
volubly to the children while she
patted on the neck the horse Bowie
rode. Inspecting the saddle and mo-
chila, her voice broke. Her eyes
filled, but she covertly brushed the
tears away lest the girls see them.
After the repast Bowie engaged
Monica in a sign conversation forged
of sheer necessity. She slowly sue
ceeded in getting him and his COM
panions to comprehend that these ru-
ms to which she pointed with excess
sive grief had been her home and
the home of these girls, whence they
had been stolen.
In improvised mummery Bowie
asked what he should do with the
children. Monica made many ges-
lures, uttered and repeated one
word. 'tSan Diego! San Diego!"
Bowie shook his head in dissent.
''No, no, San Diego"
"But yes," urged Monica, adding,
"that is where their mother is"
Bowie understood "San Diego"
but the rest was Greek, and he re-
fused positively to go to San Diego.
THAT" said he to Monica-though
she understood not at all-"is where
they like to lock up Tejanos and
starve them to death! No San Di-
ego"
His refusal she at last grasped.
Then with abundance of signs she
suggested place nearer.
"Mision!" she exclaimed. "Mis-
ion!" And pointed with much en-
ergy and with a vigorous finger
again and again to the south.
Bowie watched her closely. About
all he could grasp was her emphatic
earnestness. Her big hollow eyes
flashed, and appeal filled her voice.
He talked with his men; neither
could imagine the meaning of "Mis-
ion!" The situation was battling,
and after some delay Bowie agreed
to accompany her to learn exactly
what she meant.
The girls, needing much reassur-
ance from Monica, were taken up
again by the Texans, and, with Mon
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-08-22

one might be killed, for we would not
submit to detention. My business
on the coast demands speed. Ex-
cuse us from that venture"
Then what is your wish?"
Padre, we were forced to kill
our horses when we were starving.
These horses we ride were captured
from the savages. No doubt they
belong to the ranchero who was
murdered. They should be returned
to his family-the trappings are val
liable. But we shall be left horse
less. l have no money-what shall
we do?"
"What do you want to do, my
SOM"
"To leave your hospitable roof be-
fore daybreak to continue our jour
ney north"
"Where to-"
The Texan smiled again. t'Padre,
have not given you my name. Ex-
cuse that / say only, am bound
north"
Gas far as Mission San Francisco
de Asis?"
Probably"
"Then / can help you"
"But why should you help me,
Padre?"
Because" he went on in broken
English, 'you have done an inesti-
mable charity to my dearest friends.
None but humane, an honorable,
man would have endangered his life
to rescue the helpless prisoners of
these unhappy savages and now de-
part without asking or expecting
recompense."
Bowie laughed. Padre, you for
get. Indians-mean Indians-wher-
ever and however found, are poison
to Texans"
The priest spoke on. II forget
nothing, my son; take nothing
back. 1t is true" he added sadly,
"the philistines have despoiled us,
as they have all the missions. They
leave us nothing they can sell for
money or put to their uses. A few
horses remain to us in our poverty.
These l place at your disposal"
81 will pay well for them, Padre,
when I have the means"
'You will pay nothing for them.
have made poor face, true. But
that is only to explain. Our best
horses are gone, but we still have
few homely, hardy beasts that will
carry you safely-even these may be
pillaged from us tomorrow. And I
will give you a silent, trustworthy
Indian for guide"
"That would be wonderful"
ITO BE CONTINUED)
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06
Reunion Of High
School 1920 Class

The reunion of the class of 1920,
Bluffton High school, was held Sat-
urday evening May 25 in the Walnut
Grill in Bluffton.
Following the dinner the evening
was spent in carrying out a program
and in visiting. Of class of thirty
graduating twenty years ago, thirteen
members were present; also twelve
guests.
Letters to classmates were received
and read. These were from Miss
Corinne Lowry of East Chicago,
Indiana; Mrs. J. F. Watkins of Lin
coin Park, Mich; Mrs. Roy An
drews of Beaverdam; Charles Lauby
of Van Nuys, Calf; R. ]. Patrick of
New Philadelphia, w. L. Steiner of
Cyril, Okla, and from Mrs. E. L.
Harshbarger of N. Newton, Kansas.
Those attending the reunion were
Miss Ruth Todd of Seven Mile, Ohio;
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Martin and
daughter of Akron; Mr.. and Mrs.
B. Edward Wormley and sons of
Kenton; Rev. and Mrs. Paul M. Ms
wander of Edon, Ohio; Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Welty and daughter of La
fayette, Mrs. Ruth Wheeler of To-
ledo, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bowers
Amstutz, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Augs-
burger, Mrs. Adella Oyer and son
Herbert, Waldo Hofstetter, Mrs.
Harold Kempf, all of Bluffton, and
Selemma Steiner of Toledo.
Tt was unanimously agreed to hold
a picnic during August at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Augsburger.
A definite date will be set later.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06
Reunions

The first annual reunion of for
mer teachers and pupils of the
Owens school will be held at Rich
land Grange hall, Sunday, June g..
Pres, Mrs. H. G. Murray; sec., Mrs.
d. A. MeGinnis.
The thirty-eighth annual reunion
of the Steinman family will be held
at City Park, Ada, Sunday, June 8.
Pres, Mrs. Allan McCluer; sec.,
Nello Steinman.
Reunion of the Christian Gratz
descendants will be held at Pandora
high school, Sunday, July 7.
The Spallinger and Garmatter re
union will be held Sunday, June
at Lafayette Park, Lafayette. Pres,
Ralph Reichenbach; Sec., Leland
Basinger.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06

of Bluffton were married recently.
We extend our best wishes.
The members of the Henry Augs-
burger family enjoyed a family
gathering at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse F. Steiner. The occasion
has become an annual event.
Rev. John Thiessen and son,
Arthur presented fine group of
pictures of their work on the mis-
sion field in India. Mrs. Thiessen
also showed a set of pictures at the
First Mennonite church in Bluffton
the same evening. The Thiessen
family is leaving for Kansas some
time next week for an extended
visit.
Rev. and Mrs. William Cox visited
with Mrs. Coxs parents Sunday.
Mrs. N. N. Soldner and daughter
Mary Margaret returned from Berne
on Sunday. Mr.. Soldner and son,
Frederick left for that place Sunday
morning and all returned in the
evening.
Farm work has again been re-
sumed and the tillers of the soil are
taking advantage of every oppor-
tunity to get crops started.
1t is reported that Rev. p. r.
Schroeder of Freeman, South Dakota
is to be the pastor of the Mennonite
church of Mountain Lake Minn., in
the near future. For many years
he was the pastor of the large con-
gregation at Berne, Ind.
Dogs killed sheep for Stanley
Bixel recently. A worthless 'cur"
should have a short lease on life in
any community.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06

Three railroad wrecks within ten
days, all near Bluffton, involving the
loss of one life and heavy property
damage was the jinx which has pur-
sued the Nickel Plate road.
Wrecking crews had barely cleared
away last traces of collision of two
freight trains near the Scott Ed
niger farm east of Bluffton two
weeks ago, when eighteen cars of an
S5-car fast eastbound freight were
derailed and IL of them demolished
in a train wreck Thursday morning
at GAO o'clock ten miles north of
Bluffton. The wreck occurred a
short time after the Cleveland-St.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06
Jinx Pursues Nickel Plate
Road; Three Wrecks In Ten Days

Louis passenger flyer had gone over
the same route.
Trainmen expressed belief that the
accident was caused by broken rail.
The locomotive and 81 cars passed
over the break safely and remained
on the rails.
A total of 27 cars were involved
in the accident in which one brake
man was cut slightly and Il calves
killed.
Traffic on the road was tied up
all day Thursday and Buttons mail
service was carried on entirely thru
the A. C. & Y. railroad.
While wrecking crews were at
work clearing away the debris, a
truck driven by Robert Goble, 27 of
Lima, crashed into Nickel Plate
freight train at the Dixie highway
grade crossing two miles east of
Bluffton at 8 a. m. Friday morning.
Goble, driver of the truck is the
son of Mrs. Harley Goble of Lima,
who formerly resided in Bluffton.
Authorities said they were told
that the truck struck the 4Oth car
from the rear of the train and five
cars were toppled off the rails. The
freight, consisting of 101 cars was
the first to go over the line since
the accident on the preceding day.
According to Goble, the gas line
on the truck broke and ignited two
box cars. Bluffton firemen were
summoned and state patrolmen de-
toured traffic.
Goble received only minor injuries
when he was thrown from the cab
of the truck by force of the impact.
The truck was enroute to Toledo
with a miscellaneous cargo, the loss
of which together with the truck is
estimated at $4,000.
The last chapter of the jinx oc-
CURED Sunday afternoon when Lee
Hawkins, As, of Frankfort, Ind, was
crushed to death beneath a box car
as railroad wreck crews were at
work clearing away the cars shat
tered in the wreck Thursday morn
ing.
Hawkins, a railroad worker, was
caught under wrecked box car
which was being moved by a wreck
ing crane. He was rushed to the
Findlay hospital but was found dead
on arrival there.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06
MISSIONARY CHURCH
A. F. Albro, Pastor

Sunda-
$50 Sunday school.
1890 Morning worship.
700 p. m. Children's meeting.
700 p. m. Young Peoples Society.
Wednesday,
500 p. m. Prayer meeting.
The vacation Bible school is now
in progress. All children are well
come at this school. We are pleased
to report a good attendance. Child
ren may enroll at any time.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06
STOCK SALES

Service bulls delivered any time.
c. N. Long & Son, phone Ada Red
1860. If
For sale-2 fresh Jersey heifers;
also 2 registered Jerseys. Lippincott
Farm, Beaverdam. Phone Beaver
dam 451 or Lima Rice $3.50. 6
For sale-Guernsey-Jersey heifer,
fresh June 10. o. P. Hartman,
Bluffton phone.
For sale-12 nice shoats. Vernon
Rhodes, | mile south of Beaverdam.
For sale-Sorrel horse 2 yrs. old,
light name and tail. Archie Diller,
2 miles northwest of Bluffton.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06

of Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Weed.
Special music by Dwight and
Eugene Weed.
11:15 a. m. Young Peoples Choir
rehearsal.
500 p. m. Epworth League De-
votional service.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06

$3.50 a. m. Sunday school, Mr..
Norman Triplett, Supt.
1915 a. m. Children's Day pro-
gram.
500 p. m. Turks.
The subject of the morning wor-
ship will be "Poise in the World of
Chaos. The public is cordially in
vited to attend the services of the
church.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES
Charles nj. Armentrout, Pastor
Rockport:
$3.50 a. m. Morning worship.
1890 a. m. Sunday school, Mrs.
Walter Marshall, Supt.
7:45 p. m. Children's Day pro-
gram.
Wednesday, 200 p. M, the mis-
sionary society will meet.
Button:
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
(Above Postoffice)

Sunday services at 10:30 a. M,
subject: God the Only Cause and
Creator"
Testimonial meeting at 7:30 We'd
nesday evening.
The reading room at the church is
open every Wednesday from 200
to 400 p. m. The public is invited
to all services and to visit the read
ing room.
This society is a branch of the
Mother Church, the First Church of
Christ Scientist, Boston, Mass.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06
Notice

Fishing licenses may be obtained
at the home of the undersigned.
Mel Long,
5 Clerk, Orange Twp.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06
EBENEZER MENNONITE CHURCH
p. A. Kliewer, Pastor

p. A. Kliewer, Pastor
Thursday
Teachers Meeting, 7:45 p. m.
Bible Study and Prayer Service,
7:45 p. m.
Mixed Choir rehearsal, $50 p. m.
Sunday
Sunday School, 9:30 a. m.
The class of Young Men on "The
Christian Attitude on War" usually
the third Sunday of the month, will
meet this Sunday $50 a. m. taught
by the pastor.
Sermon 1890 a. m. Guest speak
er, Rev. Harold Burkholder, Quaker
town, Pa.
Sacred concert by The King Gospel
Singers, Alvin Bjornstad, from Oslo,
Norway, 500 p. m.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06
FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH
II. T. Unruh, Pastor

Fl. L. Unruh, Pastor
THURSDAY:
tbs p. m. Choir rehearsal.
1880 p. m. meeting of the Church
Council.
SUNDAY:
900 a. m. Church school.
1000 a. m. Morning worship.
"Christ Commands Intelligence"
Mats. 22:37.
$50 p. m. Concert by the college
vesper choir.
500 "A Review of the First Forty
Years" presented by Bluffton college.
The public is invited.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06
CHURCH OF CHRIST
l.. B. Remaley. Pastor

Bible school at 9:15 a. m.
Communion at 1915 a. m.
Preaching service at 10:30 a. m.
C. E. Sunday eve at $50.
There will be Children's day pro-
gram during the services Sunday
morning.
You are always welcome to attend
our services.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06
In The Churches
EVANGELICAL AND REFORMED
CHURCHES

CHURCHES
Emil Burrichter, Pastor
Emmanuel's:
Sunday school at 9:30 a. m.
Public worship at 10:45 a. m.
Consistory meeting Monday at
500 p. m.
St. Johns:
Public worship at 9:15 a. m.
Sunday school at 1920 a. m.
No Young Peoples meeting this
week.
Children's Day program by the
Sunday school at 7:30 p. m. Sunday.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
j. A. Weed, Minister

SUNDA1:
900 to HOO a. m. Unified service:
Worship, Lesson study, Sermon. The
preacher for the morning will be
Dwight Weed, of Evanston, H., son
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06
Teaching Chemists

It is estimated that from IL to Is
per cent of all chemists are en-
gagged in teaching, says report by
the American Chemical society.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-06-06

News Want-Ads Bring Results.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-01-04
NOTICE OF SALE OF COUNTY
PROPERTY

State of Washington, County of
Benton, IS.
Notice is hereby given, that in ac-
cordance with an order heretofore
entered on the End day of January,
1910, by the Board of County Com
missioners of said county, directing
the sale Of the real property here
matter described, acquired by said
county for delinquent taxes under
tax foreclosure suit and sale, I,
the undersigned County Treasurer Of
said county, will, on the 18th day
Of January, 1910, commencing at
the hour Of 10 o'clock am, and
continuing until the hour of 4 o.
clock pm. Of said day, unless the
property hereinafter described shall
sooner be sold, at the front door Of
the County Court House, in Pros
ser In said County and State, sell
to the highest bidder for cash or on
legal contract, the following describ-