UKN’L OFFICIAL DIRECTORY STATU. Governor.........................Sll&s Holcornb Lieutenant Governor.■ ■ • J- E -{Jarrle Secretary of State.-.Woe Eottor State Treasurer........John B. Meserve State Auditor..John fc. Cornell Attorney General.••■C. J' Stnylhe Com. Lands and Buildings.. . . J. V. W olfe Supt. Publio Instruction.W. U. JacksoD REGENTS STATE UNIVEItSITY. till as. H. Gere. Lincoln; Leavitt Burnham, Omaha; J M. Hiatt, Alma; E. P. Holmes, Pierce; J. T. Mallaleu, Kearney; M. J. Hull, Edgar. Representatives First Dlstriot.J. B. Strode Second, H. D. Mercer, Third. S. Maxwell, Fourth! W, L. Stark, Fifth, K. 1). Sutherland, Sixth, W. L. Groen. 1 CONGRESSIONAL. ' Senators—W. V. Allen, of Madison; John M. Thurston, of Omaha. JUDICIARY. fudge**'. ,w! "H. Westoven'offtu^hvflte Reporter!."...... 'hn Maher, of RushvlUe. LAND OFFICES. O'SIUit, Register.. Receiver.... .John A. Harmon. ...Elmer Williams. COUNTY. , . .Geo McCutcheon Clerk of the District Court • • •J?o*,M.Comng Deputy ."’‘".'..J. P. Mullen Treasurer. ..Sam Howard Deputy. .Bill Bethea Deputy. ....Chas Hamilton Sheriff.. ..Chas O’Neill Supt. of Schools.Mrs. W. K. Jackson Assistant. Dr. Trueblaod Coroner. .. M. F. Norton Surveyor.w it. Butler SUPERVISORS. FIRST DISTRICT. Cleveland, Sand Creek, Dustin, Saratoga, Kock Falls and Pleasantview :J. A. Robertson SECOND DISTRICT. Shields, Paddock, Scott, Steel Creek, Wll owdale and Iowa—J. 11. Hopkins. third district. Grattan and O'Nelll-Mosses Campbell. rOURTII DISTRICT. Ewing, Verdigris andDelolt—L. 0. Combs FIFTH DISTRICT, Chambers, Conley, Lake, l.icClure and Inman—S. Conger. SIXTII DISTRICT. Swan. Wyoming, Fairvtew, Francis^ Green Valley, Sheridan and Emmet—0. W. Moss. SEVENTH DISTRICT. Atkinson and Stuart-W. N. Coats. 012 T OF O'NEILL. Supervisor, E. J. Maok; Justices, K. H. Benedict and S. M. Wagers; Constables, Ed. McBride and Perkins Brooks. COUNCILMEN—1IRBT WARD. 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R.— FROM THE BAST. Everyday, Sunday Included at.0:10 pm FROM THE WEST very day, Sunday included at.1C:04 am PACIFIC SHORT LINE. Passenger-leaves 10:07a. h. Arrives 11:85 p.m. Freight—leaves 0:07 P. M. Arrives 7:00 p. M. Dally except Sunday. O’NEILL AND CHELSEA. Departs Monday, Wed. and Friday at 7:00 am Arrives Tuesday, 'Kiurs. and Sat. at.. 1:00 pm O’NEILL AND PADDOCK. Departs Monday. Wed.and Friday at. .7:00 am Arrives Tuesday, Thurs. and Sat. at. .1:30 p m O’NEILL AND NIOBRARA. Departs Monday. Wed. and Fri. at_7:00 a m Arrives Tuesday, Thurs. and Sat. at...1:00 p nr. O’NEILL AND CUHUINSVILLE. Arrives Mon.,Wed. and Fridays at .. J1:30pm Departs Mon., Wed. and Friday at.i :00pm LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. In the District Court ot Holt Couuty, Neb. Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company, plaintiff vs. Daniel O’Donnell, Sarah A. O'Donnell, Empkle Hardware Company.Nell Mcllravey Eber Leek, John Hynes. Schneider 4 Loomis. J. T. Robinson Notion Company nnd H. C. Fisher, defendants. To each and all of the above named de fendants, and to all persons interested in the following described traet of land: The northwest quarter of the northeast quarter, and the north half of the northwest quarter of section three (3) In township twenty-seven (27) of range ton (10) west of tho 6 P. M. in Holt county. Nebraska. You and each of you are hereby notified, that the petit ion of plaintiff is now on file in the office of the clerk of the district court of Holt county, Nebraska, claiming that plaintiff purchased said lands at a tax sale on the27th day of December. 1839. for the taxes of 1888, and paid therefor the sunt of Thirteen and 04-100 dollars, and under said sale has paid subsequent taxes as follows: On tho 14 day of July, 1890, the sunt of thirteen and 93-1(10 dollars, and on the 10th day of June, 1891, the sum of Fourteen and 26-100 dollars: that on the 10th day of August. 1892, a tax deed based on said sale and payment was issued and de livered to plaintiff purporting to convey to It said real estate, which deed was duly re corded, and that for serving the notice to redeem, taking and recording said tax deed, plaintiff paid the sum of Seven dollars, and that by rsason of said sule, payment and tax deed, plaintiff claims to be the absolute owner of said land free and clear of all liens and Interests. You are further notified that on the 7th day of November, 1892, one James F. Toy purchased said tract of land at a regular tax sale of lands for the taxes for the year 1891, and paid therefor tho sum of Thirteen and 9-100 dollars, and that under and by virtue of said sale paid subsequent tax as follows: October 24. 1893, Nineteen and 70-100 dollars, and May 14, 1894, tho sum of Eleveu and 30-100 dollars; that on tbe 22nd day of De cember, 1894. a tax deed based on such sale and payment was issued nnd delivered to tna said James F. Toy purpoiting to convoy to him all of said real estate, which deed was duly recorded, and that for serving the notice to redeem, taking and recording said deed, the said James F, Toy paid expenses to the amount of Seven dollars. you are iurtnor nouneu iiuu on me nun day of November, 1895, the said James F. Toy again purchased said real estate at a regular tax sale for the taxes for the year 1894. and paid therefor the sum of Fourteen and 40-100 dollars, and that under and by virtue of said sale the said James F, Toy paid subsequent taxes as follows: November 11,1890, the sum of T$ii and 79-100 dollars. That all the interest acquired by the said Janies F. Toy in said real estate by virtue of said sales | payment of subsequent taxes, lias been duly i assigned to plaintiff and plaintiff is now the I holder and owner of all such Interests. You are further notified that plaintiff, by; reason of its purchase of said real estate, and i the acquiring of the interests of the said James F, Toy, claims to be the absolute and I unqualified owner of all said real estate, and j that plaintiff asks in said petition that the j assets and interests in said real estate of the | several defendants to said action and all other persons lie determined; that plaintiffs title to said real estate bo fully established and quieted aguinst the adverse claims of each aud all of the defendants and all other persons, and if it be found by such determin ation that plaintiff’s title to said real estate \ is defective and void, then that the amount | of the plaintiffs lien on said land for such | | taxes and costs with interest and attorney’s ! fees, as provided by statute, be ascertained and such lien be strictly foreclosed aud the | defendants he required to pay to plaintiff the I amount of said claim within the time as may bo fixed by the court, and upon a failure to I make such payment, that plaintiff’s title to said promises become fixed, established and quieted as against each and all of said de ! fondants, and all other persons, and pluintiff asks also for a general equitable relief includ ing a decree lor a general and ordinary fore closure of said tax iien as by statute in such cases made and provided and the sale of such premises in satisfaction thereof You are further notified that plaintiff’s claim against said real estate this 23rd day of December. 1890, is Une Hundred Ninety-six and 92-100 dollars. * You are further notified that you are re quired to appear to answer said petition on or before Monday, the 18th day of Jauuary, 1897. Dated at O’Neill, Nebr., this 23rd day of December. 1890. Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company, Plaintiff. By M. J. Sweeley and E. H. Bonedic't, 25-4 its Attorneys. NOTICE. In the District Court of Holt County, Nebr. Farmers* Loan & Trust Company, Plaintiff, V8. Lewis H. Tallmagc, and the northwest quar ter of section No. Five (5) in township Thir ty-two (32), of range Sixteen (16) west Gth p. m.. in Holt County, Nebraska, defendants. To each and all of the above named de fendants and to all persons Interested In the above described tract of land: You and each of you are hereby notified that the petition of plaintiff is now on file in the office of the clerk of the district court of Holt county, Ne braska, alleging that plaintiff purchased said lands at tax sale on the 27tli day of De cember, 1889, for the taxes for the year 1888, and paid therefor the sum of Seventeen and 63-100 Dollars, and under and by virtue of said sale paid subsequent taxes as follows: On the 14th day of July, 1890, the sum of Twenty-three land 64-100 Dollars, and on the 16th day of June, 1891, the sum of Fifteen and 72-100 Dollars; that on the 10th day of August 1892, a tax deed based on said sale and pay ment was issued and delivered to plaintiff purporting to convey said real estate to it, which deed was duly recorded, and that for serving the notice to redeem and taking and recording said tax deed plaintiff paid costs to the amount of Seven Dollars, You are further notified that said petition further alleges that on the 7th day of No vember, 1892, one James F. Toy purchased •said lands at a regular tax sale of land for the taxes for the year 1691, and paid therefor the sum of Nineteen and 52-100 Dollars, and that under and by virtue of said tax sale the said James F. Toy paid subsequent taxes of said lands as follows: October 24th, 1393, Sev enteen and 13-100 Dollars, and May 14th, 1894, Fourteen and 8-100 Dollars; that on the 22nd day of December. 1894, tax deed based on such sale and payment was issued and deliv ered to the said James F. Toy purporting to convey to him all of said real estate, which deed was duly recorded, and that for serving the notice to redeem and taking and record ing said tax deed the said James F. Toy paid costs to the amount of Seven Dollars. Said petition further alleges that on the 19th day of November, 1895. the said James F. Toy agaid purchased said real estate at a regular tax sale for the taxes for the year 1894 and paid therefor the sum of Fourteen and 52-100 Dollars, and that underand by virtue of said sale the said James F. Toy paid subsequent taxes on said tract ns follows: November 11th, 1396, the sum of Twelve and 23-100 Dol lars. That all the right, title and interest in and to said lands acquired by tho said James F. Toy, by virtue of said sale and payment and tax deed, has been duly assigned to this plaintiff, and that this plaintiff is now the holder and owner thereof. You are further notified that plaintiff, by virtue of the purchase of said lands at the tax sale first mentioned, the payment of subsequent taxes thereon, and the acquiring of the interest of the said James F. Toy, claims to be the absolute and unqualified owner of all said real estate, and asks that the equity of all the defendants be fore closed and cut off, that the assats and inter ests of the several defendants herein and all other persons.in said real estate, be deter mined that plaintiff’s title to said real estate be fully established and quieted against the adverse claims of each and all of the defend ants and all other persons, and that if it be found by such determination that plaintiff's title to said real estate be defective and void, that the amount of plaintiff’s lien on said lands for such taxes and costs including at torney’s fees as provided by statute be as certained and such lien be strictly fore closed and that the defendants be required to pay to plaintiff the amount of said claim within such reasonable time as may be fixed by the court, and upon a failure to make sqch puyment that plaintiff’s title to said lands become fixed, established and quieted as against each and all of suid defendants and all other persons. Plaintiff also asks for a general equitable relief, including a decree for a general and ordinary foreclosure of said tax Hen as by statute provided, and tho sale of said premises in satisfaction thereof. You are further notified that the amount of plaintiff’s claim against said real estate, this 23rd day of December, 1896, is Two Hun dred Thirty-seven and 53-100. You are further notified that you are re quired to appear and answer said petition on or before Monday, the 18th day of January, 1897, or the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and decree entered accord ingly. Dated at O’Neill. Nebraska, this 23rd day of Dec., 18»6. Farmers’ Loan & Trust Company, _ Plaintiff. By M. J. Sweeley and E. II. Benedict, 25-4 Its Attorneys. NOTICE. In the District Court of Holt County, Nebr. Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company, Plaintiff. • vs. Check H. Tonoray. O. O. Snyder, Receiver llolt County Bank. Thomas Tanner, Ne braska Loan and Trust Company, M. F. Harrington, Ousts Elwood, Stephen H. Klwood. Ed F. Gallagher, The South Omaha National Bank, the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter and the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section number twenty-one (31,) uud the east half of the northwest quarter of section number twenty-eight (28,) in township number twenty-eight (38.) north of range number thirteen (13.) west of the tith r. xi., iu Hoit county, Nebraska, defendants. To each and all the above named defend ants. and to all persons interested in the above desorihed tract of land. You and each of you are hereby notified, that tlie petition of pluintttf is now on file in tbs office of tbe clerk of the district court of Holt|couniy, Nebraska, olalmlug that plaintiff purchased suid lands at a tax sale on the 37th day of De cember, 1889, for the taxes of 188s. and paid therefor the sum of Twenty-six and 45-100 Dollars, and under said sale has paid subse auent taxes thereon as follows: On the 14th ay of July, 1890, the sum of Fifteen and So ldo Dollars, and on the 18th day of June, 1891, the sum of Seven and 09-100 Dollars; and that on the 10th day of August, 1893, a tax deed based en said gale and payment was is sued and delivered to plaintiff purporting to convey to it said real estate, wbioli deed was duly recorded, and that for serving the no tice to redeem, taking and recording said tax deed, plaintiff paid the sum of Seven Dol lars, and that by reason of said sale, pay ment aud tax deed, plaintiff claims to be the aDsolute owuer of said land free and dear of all liens and interests. You are further notified that on the 7th day of November, 1892, one James F. Toy pur chased said tract of land at a regular tax sale of land for the taxes for the year 1891, and paid therefor the sum of Eight and 89-100 Dollars, and that under ami by virtue of suid sale paid subsequent tax as follows: October 34th, 1893. Nine and 59-100 Dollars, and May 14th, 1891, thesum of Nine and 40-100 dollars; that on the 13lh day of December, 1894, a tux deed based on such sale and payment was Issued and delivered to the said Tames F.Toy purporting to convey te him all of said real estate, which deed was duly recorded, and that for serving the notice to redeem, taking and recording said deed the said James F. Toy paid expenses to the amount of Seven Dollars. 1UU (UD 1UIMIVI UUHUDU W1UI VU 11IC day of November, 1895, the said James F. Toy aguln purchased said real estate at a regular tax sale for the taxes for the yenr 1894. and I laid therefor the sum of Nine and 84-100 Dol ars, and that under and by virtue of said sale the said James F. Toy paid subsequent taxes as follows: November 11th, 1898. the sum of Nine and 88-100 Dollars. That all the Interest acquired by the said James F. Toy In said real estate by virtue of said sales, pay ment of subseuuent taxes, has been duly as signed to plalntllf and plaintiff Is now tho holder and owner of all such interests. you are further notlfled that plaintiff, by virtue of its purchase of said real estate, payment of subsequent taxes, and the ac quiring of the interests of the said James F, Toy, claims to be the absolute und unquali fied owner of all said real estate, ana tlmt plaintiff asks in said petition that the assetts and interests in said real estate of tho sev eral defendants to said action and all other persons be determined, that plaintiff’s title to said real estate be fully established and quieted against adverse claims of each and all of the defendants and all other persons, and if it be found by such determination that plaintiff’s title to said real estate be de fective and void, then that the amount of plaintiff’s lien on said land for such taxes and costs with interest and attorney's foes us firovided by statute be ascertained and such lea be strictly foreclosed and the defend ants be required to pay to plaintiff the amount of said olalm within the time as may be fixed by the court, and upon a failure to make such payment, that plaintiff's title to said premises become fixed, established, and quieted as against each and all of said de fendants, and all other persons, and plaintiff asks also for a general equitable relief In cluding a decree for a general and ordinary foreclosure of said tax lien as by statute In such cases made and provided and the sale of said premises in satisfaction thereof. You are further notified that the amonnt of plaintiff's claim against suid real estate this 23rd day of December, 1898, is One Hun dred Eighty-five and 81-109 Dollars. You are further notlfled that you are re quired to appear and answer Bald petition on or before Monday, the 18th day of January, 1897. Dated at O'Neill, Nebraska, this 23rd day of December, 1898. Farm mis' Loan & Trust Company, Plaintiff. B v M. J. Swoeley & E, H. Benediot, 25-4 Its Attorneys. NOTICE. In the District Court of Holt County, Nebr. Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company, Plaintiff. vs. O. P. Weldman, Emma Weldman. Nicholas Holmes, Philip Horne and the southwest quarter of section number twenty-seven (27.) In township number thirty-one (31,) north of range number fifteen < 15.) west Sth p. M„ In Holt county, Nebraska. De fendants. To each and all the above named defend ants. and to all persons Interested In the above described tract of land: You and each of you are hereby notified, that the petition of plaintiff Is now on file In the office of the clerk of the district court of Holt county, Nebraska, claiming that plaintiff purchased said lands at a tax sale on the 27th day of December, 1889, for the taxes of 1888, and paid therefor the sum of Forty-nine and 89-100 Dollars, and under said sale has paid subse auent taxes thereon as follows: On the 14th ay of July, 1890, the sum of Nineteen and 40-100 dollars, and on the 16th day of June, 1891, the Bum of Eleven and 11-100 dollars; that on the 10th day of August, 1892, a tax deed based on said sale and payment was Issued and delivered to plaintiff purporting to convey to It said real estate, which deed waa duly recorded, and that for serving the notice to redeem, taking and recording said tax deed, plaintiff paid the sum of Seven dollars, and that by reusen of said sale, pay ment and tax deed, plaintiff claims to be the absolute owner of said land free and clear of all Hens and Interests. You are further notified that on the 7th day of November, 1892. one James F. Toy purchased said tract of land at a regular tax sale of lands for the taxes for the year 1891, and paid therefor the sum of Eleven and 97-100 dollars, and that under and by virtue of said sale paid subsequent tax as follows: October 24, 1893, Twelve and 46-100 dollars, and May 14,1894, the sum of Eight and 65-100 dollars; that on the 22nd day of December, 1894, a tax deed based on such sale and pay ment was issued and delivered to the said Janies F. Toy purporting to convey to him all of said real estate, which deed was duly re corded, and that for serving the notice to redeem, taking and recording said deed, the said James F. Toy paid expenses to the amount of Seven dollars. You are further notified that on the 19th day of November, 1895, the said James F. Toy again purchased said real estate at a regular tax sale for the taxes for the year 1894, and paid therefor the sum of Sixteen dollars, and that under and by virtue of said sale the said James F. Toy paid subsequent taxes as follows: November 11, 1896, the sum of Fifteen and 5-100. dollars. That all the interest acquired by the said James F. Toy in said real estate by virtue of said sales, payment of subsequent taxes, has been duly assigned to plaintiff and plaintiff is now the holder and owner of all such Interests. You are further notified that plaintiff, by virtue of Its purchase of said real estate, payment of subsequent taxes, and the acquiring of the Interests of the said James F. Toy, claims to be the absolute and un qualified owner of all said real estate, and that plaintiff asks in said petition that the assett and interests In said real estate of the several defendants to said action and all other persons be determined, that plaintiff’s title to said real estate be fully established and quieted against the adverse claims of each and all of the defendants and all other persons, and If it be found by such determin ation that plaintiffs title to said real estate be defective and void, then that the amount of plaintiffs lien on said land for such taxes and costs with Interest and attorney's fees as provided by statute be ascertained and such lien be strictly foreclosed and the de fendants be required to pay to plain tiff the amount of said claim within the time as may be fixed by the court, and upon a failure to make such payment, thnt plain tiff’s title to said premises become fixed, es tablished and quieted as against each and all of said defendants, and all other persons, and plaintiff asks also for a general equitable relief Including a decree for a funeral and ordinary foreclosure of said tax len as by statute In such oases made and provided and the sale of said premises In satisfaction thereof. You are further notified that the amount of plaintiff’s claim against said real estate this 23rd day of December, 1896, Is One Hundred Fifty-six dollars. You are further notified that you are re quired to appear and answer said petition on or before Monday, the 18th day of January, 18K7, or the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and decree rendered accordingly. Dated at O’Neill, Nebraska, this 23rd day of December. 1890. Fakmkuh’ Loan and Trust Company, Plaintiff. By M. J. SweeleyandE. Q. Benedict, 2->-4 Its Attorneys. NOTICE. In the District Court of Holt County, Neb. Farmers Loan and Trust Company, Plaintiff, vs. .1. 8. Howard, J. D. Chumberlatn and the northeast quarter of section thirty-five Gift,) in township thirty-one (81.) of range sixteen (18.) west of theath P. M., In Holt county, Nebraska. Defendants. ,Lo each and all of the above named de fendants nnd to all persous Interested In the above described tract of laud: You and each of you are hereby notified that the Petition of plaintiff Is now on file In the office of the clerk of the dlstriot oourt of Holt county, Nebraska, alleging that plain tiff purchased said lands at tax sale on the —jth day of December. 1889, for the taxes for the year 1888, and paid therefor the sum of llilrty-three and 25-100 Dollars, and uuder and by virtue of said sale paid subsequent taxes as follows: On the 14th day of July, 1890, the sum of Nineteen and 98-100 Dollars, and on the 18th day of June. 1891, the sum of thirteen and 80-100 Dollars; That on the 10th day of August, 1802. a tax deed based on said sale and payment was Issued and delivered to plaintiff purporting to convey said real estate to It, which deed was duly recorded, and that for serving the notice to redeem and taking and recording said tax deed plaintiff paid tax costs to the amount of Seven Drillnm. You are further notified that said petition further alleges that on the 7th day of No vember, 181(2, one James F. Toy purchased said lands at a regular tax sale of lands for the taxes for the year 1801 and paid therefor the sum of Eighteen and 6(1-100 Dollars, and that under and by virtue of said tax sale the said James F. Toy paid subsequent taxes of said lands us follows: October 24th, 1803, Twenty and 2-100 Dollars, and May 14, 1801, Seventeen and 4-100 Dollars: that on the 22nd day of December, 1801, a tux deed based on such sale and paymont was Issued and delivered to the Said James F, Toy purport ing to convey to him all of said real estate, which deed was duly recorded and that for serving the notice to redeem and taking and recording said tax deed’ the said James F. Toy paid costs to the amount of Seven Dol lars. Said petition further alleges that on the 10th day of November, 1805, the said J ames F. Toy again purchased said real es tate at a regular tax salo for the taxes for the year 1804 and paid therefor the sum of Nineteen and 38* 100 Dollars and that under and by virtue of said sale the said James F. Toy paid Bubseqent taxes on said traot as follows: November 11th, 1808, the sura of Fifteen and 84-100 Dollars. That all the right title and lnterestln and to said lands ac quired by the said James F. Toy, by virtue of said sale, payment and tax deed, has been duly assigned to this plaintiff, and that this plaintiff is now the holder and owner thereof. You are further notified that plaintiff, by virtue of the purchuse of said lands ut the tax sale first mentioned, the payment of sub sequent taxes thereon, and the acquiring of the interest of the said James F. Toy, claim's to be the absolute und unqualified owner of all said real estate und asas that the equity of all the defendants be foreclosed and cut off, that the assets and interests of the sev eral defendants horeln and all other persons in said reul estate be determluld that plain tiffs title to said reul estate be fully estab lished and quieted against the adverse claims of each and all of the defendants and all other persons, und that if it be found by such determination that plaintiff's title to said real estate be defective and void, that the amount of plaintiff’s lien on said lands for such taxes and costs including attorney's fees as provided by statute be ascertained and such lien be strictly foreclosed that the defendants be required to pay to plaintiff the amount of suld claim within such reason able time as may be fixed by the court, and upon a failure to maxe such payment that plaintiff's title to said lands become fixed, established and quieted ub against each and all of said detenuants and all other persons. Plaintiff also asks for a general equitable re lief, Including a decree for a general and or dinary foreclosure of said tax Hen as by statute provided, and the sale of said premi ses in satisfaction thereof. You are further notified that the amount of plaintiff's claim against said real estate this 23rd day of December, 1828. is Two Hun dred Seventy-eight and 45-100 Dollars. You are further notified that you are re quired to appear and answer said petition on or bofore Monday, the 18th day of January, 1897, or the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and decree entered accord ingly. Dated at O’Neill, Nebraska, this 23rd day of Dec.. 1896. Farmkks' Loan & Trust Company, Plaintiff. By M. J. Sweeley and E. H. Benedict; 25-4 Its Attorneys. NOTICE. Ia the District Court of Bolt County, Nebr. Farmers'Loan & Trust Company, Plaintiff, vs. Stephen H. Elwood, Oust a El wood, Cheek H. Toncray, F. A. Nlobols, Ed. F. Gallagher, South Omaha National Bank, Harris E. Vail, Nelson Toncray, and the east half of the northeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section No. Twenty-two (21), in township No. Twen ty-eight (MS), range Thirteen (13) west of c Sixth p. m., In Holt county, Nebraska, defendants. To each and all of the above named de fendants and to all persons interested In the above described tract of land: You and each of you arc hereby notltied that the petition of plaintiff Is now on file In the office of the clerk of the district court of Holt county, Nebraska, alleging that plaintiff purchased said lands at tax sale on the ‘37th day of De cember, 188#, for the taxes for the year 1388 and paid therefor the sum of Thirty-six and 62-100 Dollars, and under and by virtue of said sale paid subsequent taxes thereon as follows: On the 14th day of July, lbOO, the sum of Thirty-three and 57-100 Dollars, and on the 16th day of June, 1891, Sixteen and 18-100 Dollars: that on the 10th day of Aug ust, 1892, a tax deed based on such sale and payment was issued and delivered to plain tiff purporting to convey said real estate to It, which deed was duly recorded, and that for the serving of the notice to redeem and taking and recording said tax deed plaintiff paid costs amounting to the sum of seven dollars. Said petition further alleges that on the 2lst day of November, 1893, one James E. Toy purchased said tract of land at a reg ular tax sale for the taxes for tho year 1892 and paid therefor the sum of Ten and 79-100 Dollars, and that the said James F. Toy, un der and by virtue of said sale paid subse quent tuxes as follows, to-wlt: on the 17th day of May, 1894, the sum of Ten and 10-100 Dollars, and on the 5th day of June, 1895, the sum of Ten and 40-100 Dollars. That on the 12th day of February, 1896, the county treas urer of said Holt county, Nebraska. Issued end delivered to the said James F. Toy a tax deod based on such sale and payment, pur porting to convey to the said James F. Toy all said real estate, which deed was duly re corded, and that for serving the notice to re deem, taking and recording said tax deed, the said James F. Toy puld costs to the amount of Seven Dollars. Said petition further alleges that on the 16th day of No vember. 1896, the said JameBF. Toy again purchased said real estate at a regular tax sale of lands for the taxes for 1895, and paid therefor the sum of Ten and 55-100 Dollars. That all the right, title and Interest In and to said land acquired by the said James F. Tey by virtue of said sale, payment and tax deed has been by the said James F. Toy as signed and transferred to this plaintiff and plaintiff Is now the holder and owner of all such Interests. You are further notified that by virtue of the sale, payment and deed first referred to and the acquiring of the Interests of the said James F. Toy, pluintiff claims to be the ab solute and unqualified owner of all said real estate, and asks In said petition that Its title thereto be quieted In It and against all the adverse claims of all and each of the de fendents heroin and against all other persons. Plaintiff further asks that If its title to said real estate be found defective, then that the Interests and assets of the several defend ants herein and all other persons be taken and determined that its lien for taxes so paid in said lands be decreed to be a first Hen and paramount to the Interests of each of the defendants, and that said lien be strictly foreclosed, and that said defendants be required to pay to plaintiff the amount of Its lien so found due, within a reasonable time as fixed by the court, and upon their falling to make such payment within such time so fixed, that plaintiff's title become fixed, established and quieted as against all said defendants and against all other per sons, Plaintiff further asks for a general equitable relief Including a decree for a gen eral and ordinary foreclosure of Its tax lien as by statute In such cases made and pro vided, and the sale of said premises In satis faction thereof. You are further notified that the amount of plaintiff's claim against said real estate this To* will and MM (H1||>, laalda mmI* tw* NM tag, aad two oaapoas laalda aaak fc*r oua tad of Black well** Duka a*. Bajr a tag •f tkia oalabratad tobacco •ad read tka ooapoat—wklck |t»ao a Hit of yalaabla pro* m»m amd how to get than. aird day of December, 1896, Is Two Hundred Thirty-one and SB-100 dollar*. You are further notified that you are re quired to appear and answer said petition onor before Monday, the 18th day of Janu ary, 1897. or the allegations of said petition win be taken as true and decree rendered as prayed. Dated at O’Neill, Nebraska, this 23rd day of December, 1896. Farmers’ Loam ft Trust Compart. By M. J. Sweeley ft B. H. Benedlot!alnt,ff‘ Its Attorneys. LEGAL NOTICE. Elliott O, Olmstead, Marlon 0. King, and Ann King, his wife, (first and real name unknown) defendants, will take notice that, on the 2nd day of December, 1806. Helen A. Berry, plaintiff herein, filed her petition In the district court of Holt county, Nebraska, agulnst said defendants, the object and Prayer of which are to foreclose a certain tax lien held by the plaintiff upon and against the southwest quarter of section fourteen, (14) in township thirty, (80) north of range fifteen, (15) west of the Oth P. M., In Holt county, Nebraska. That on thefith day of December, 1889, B. W. Adams purchased said premises at private tax sale In accord ance with law, for the delinquent taxes levied on said premises for the year 1888, and paid for said delinquent taxes, Interest and costs, at said tux sale the sum of 820.04. That on the 25th day of September. 1890, said E. W. Adams paid the taxes duly levied on said premises for the year 1880. and which at the time of such payment were delinquent, and that said delinquent taxes with interest amounted to 115.92 at the time they were so paid by Bald Adams. That the taxes duly levied on said premises for the year 1690 became delinquent, and on the 28th day of August, 189], said B. W. Adams paid the said taxes amounting with Interest to 18.80. That the taxes duly levied on said premises for the year 189] became delinquent and on the noth day of December, 1892, said B. W. Adams paid the said taxes amounting with Interest to *7.10. That the taxes duly levied on said premises for the year 18B2 became delinquent, and on the 3rd day of Ootober, said E. W. Adams paid the said taxes amount lug with Interest to 87.92. That when said B. W. Adams purchased said premises at said tax sale a tax sale certificate was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Holt county, and that said premises have never been re deemed from said tax sale, and all of said tuxes constitute a valid lien on said premises. That on the 24th day of July, 189a, said K. W. Adams for a valuable consideration, sold and assigned his said tax lien on said land, and all Interest he ever possessed In said land under and by virtue of said tax tale and under and by virtue of all taxes ever paid by him on said premises to this plaintiff, who ft now the owner thereof. That there Is now due the plaintiff on said tax Hen the sum of $110, for which sum with Interest from this date plaintiff prays for a decree that defend ants be required to pay the same or that said premises may be sold to satisfy the amount found due. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 11th day of Janu ary, 1897. Dated this 3rd day of December, 1896, 22-4 Helen A. Berry, Plaintiff. * LEGAL NOTICE. Willey E. Polley, William P. Hyatt, Add Hyatt, hla wife, (whose first and real name Is unknown) Soott T. Jones and Beth F. Wood ford, defendants, will take notice, that on the 2nd day of December, 1806, Helen A. Berry, plaintiff herein, filed her petition In the district court of Holt county. Nebraska, against said defendants, the object and E raver of which are to roreclOBe a tax lien eld by the plaintiff upon and against the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter, and the south half of the southwest, and the northwest Quarter of the southeast quarter of section twenty-six, (26) In township twenty-eight, (28) north of range fourteen, (14) west of the Ath P. M. In Holt county, Nebras ka. That on the 5th day of December, 1889, E. W. Adams purchased said premises at private tax sale In accordance with law for the delinquent taxes levied on said premises for the year 1888, and paid for said delin quent taxes. Interest and costs at said tax sale, the sum of (17.92. That on the 25th day of September. 1890, said B. W. Adams paid the taxes levied on said premises for the year 1880, and which at the time of such pay ment were delinquent; that said delinquent faxes, with Interest, amounted to 16.47 at the time they were so paid by said B. W. Adams. That the taxes levied on said prem ises for the year 1890 beoame delinquent, and on the 28th day of August, 1891, said E. W. Adams paid the said taxes, amounting with interest to (7.44- That the taxes duly levied on said premises for the year 1801 became delinquent, and on the 60th day of Septem ber, 1892, said B. W. Adams paid the said taxes, amounting with interest to (7.95. That the taxes duly levied on said premises for the year 1802 became delinquent, and on the 3d day of Oetotor, 1893, said B. W. Adams paid the said taxes, amounting with interest to (8.20. That when said Adams purchased said premises at said tax sale a tax sale cer tificate was duly Issued to him by the treas urer of said Holt county, and that said premises have never been redeemed from Bald tax sale, and all of said taxes constitute a valid Hen on said premises. That on the 24th day of July, 1893, said E. W. Adams, for a valuable consideration, sold and assigned his tax lien upon said land, and all Interest he ever possessed In said land under and by virtue of said tax sale, and under and by virtue of all taxes ever paid by him on said premises, to this plaintiff, who Is now the owner thereof. That there Is now due the plaintiff on said tax Hen the sum of (89, for which sum, with interest from this date, Slalntlff prays for a decree that defendants e required to pay the same, or that said premises may be sold to satisfy the amount found due. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 11th day of January. 1897. Dated this 3d day of December, 1898. 22-4 Helen A. Bkkhy, Plaintiff. LEGAL NOTICE. John Clochon, William Forrest and Scott T. Jones, defendants, will take notice that on the 2nd day of December, 1896, Helen A. Berry, plaintiff herein, filed her petition In the district court of Holt county, Nebraska, against said defendants. Impleaded with John Forrest and Ann Forest, his wife, (whose first and real name Is unknown) also defendants, the object and prayer of which petition are to foreclose a ta» Hen held by the plaintiff upon and against the northeast quarter of section two, (2) In township twenty-nine. (29) north of range sixteen, (16) west of the 6th P. M. In Holt county, Nebras ka. That on the 5th day of December, 1889, E. W. Adams purchased said premises at private tax sale In accordance with law for the delinquent taxes levied on said premi ses for the year 1888, and paid for said delin quent taxes, Interest and cost, at said tax sale the sum of $21.61. That on the 25th day of September, 1890, said E. W. Adams paid the taxes levied on said premises for the year 1889, and which abtlie time of such pay ment were delinquent. That said delinquent taxes with Interest amounted to (16.87 at the time they were so paid by said Adams. That the taxes levied on said laud for the year 1890 became delinquent, and on the 28th day of August, 1891, said E. W. Adams paid said taxes, amounting with Interest, to (11.12. Sfi”*8 1®71®d un “«<* Uod 'for' the ye»r 1801 became delinquent, and on the 80th "»r«of ®®P**mber- IN*, (aid B. W. Adams P**“„ said taxes, amounting with Interest to #12.80. That the taxes duly lerled on said premises for the year 1803 became delinquent W* °"th« 3d day of October. 18SB. said E. w! Adams paid said taxes, amounting with Interest to I19.W. That when said Adams purchased said premises at said tax sale, a tax sale certificate was duly Issued to him by the treasurer of said Holt county, and that said premises have never been redeemed from said tax sale, and all ol said taxes con stitute a vslld lien on said premises. That Ad.™ 2*th nt1?. on said tax lien the which sum with Interest ** tSn P*r cent, per annum plaintiff prays for a decree that the defend ant be required to pay the same or that said FoumTdue'ay ***°“ *° ®atlsfy the amount You are’ required to answer said petition OavofJanuSrJBOT. Dated this third day of Sanuary.UM. Hklmh A. Bum, Plaintiff. MOTHERS, “MOTHERS’ FRIEND” * ■-*■ -ASS- - 18-| —-i My wire used “Homarnm»» be , fore birth of her first child, the did not suffer from CBAHMer MHffi-wasquickly i relieved at the critical hour aufferue but i little—she had no pains afterward and her r recovery was rapid. B. B. Joint srou, Butoula, Ala. am _is DiUodFroe. BXiOriKLD BMTUTOB CO., Itiaata, Os. ■OLD BY AIL BBVMim. 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