07 Aug 1868
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1868
Page
1
The record notes improved and unimproved raids sold on commission by Notaries Public and Licensed Conveyancers. It mentions a will in the same section and town. A tract near Pike is valued at 400 dollars, described as well situated and suitable for good farms.
Proposal to clear existing vacant school land and acquire lands for fishing parties. Plan to transfer funds for handling costs and secure lands on reasonable terms.
We received blank forms for applying to the Batehaus of Planary School Lands under the Gothintsofoner ruling and stand ready to act for parties seeking to buy.
Farm on the Peninsula three miles from Traverse City comprises 104.65 acres with 12 2 under cultivation and about 34 acres more that could be cleared with little labor. Water frontage on the west Bay of half a mile, also brook and springs. Abundant hardwood timber, good soil and delightful location. Price 15 dollars per acre. Register No. 73.
A tract of 50.58 acres near Little Vravaryse Bay offers sugar maple and beech with easy access and a low price of 2 per acre. Another 180 acres of farming land in section 8 town 27 north range 12 west Long Lake is described as hard timber with good soil priced at 5 per acre.
Amid rough OCR text a sale notice describes 69 acres cleared with 40 more chopped on the Biate Road nine miles south of Praverse City. A log house and out-buildings are listed with a 32x40 flame charn building, 249 tree orchard, and gravelly surface. Asking price appears as 4 BN? per acre. Register No. 83.
Report and map offered for sale at 75 cents and 44 cents respectively. The text appears as a historical ad listing two items with distinct prices and minor orthographic errors.
Auditor General announces annual tax sale of lands in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties. Delinquent parcels from 1940 and prior years will be offered at public auction in October, with redemption rights and bidding rules per law. Listings available at County Treasurers offices in Traverse City and Northport.
The snippet reports on annual tax issues with fees remaining unchanged across New York Maryland and related parties. It notes stagnant charges and possible administrative discussions without detailing specific amounts or actions.
Auditor General Office notice states lands in Ledlanaw County will be offered for sale at the county seat on the first Monday of October if not previously disposed of. Tax claims for 1840 and prior years may be viewed at the County Treasurer’s office and parcels described in statements. Some lands were struck off to the State for taxes and will remain subject to redemption and to the sale right prior to auction.
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