PHILLIPS LEE GOLDSBOROUGH, ESQ., GOVERNOR. 1537

which assessments for benefits are so made, which execution
shall describe the parcel of ground, and the amount assessed
against the same, as shown by the verdict of the jury, and state
that the assessment has been made to pay compensation for
property taken for the purpose specified in the ordinance, and
be directed to the sheriff of Montgomery county and command
him, in case said assessment, interest and costs be not paid, to
sell the property therein described, or so much thereof as may
be necessary to pay the same. The proceedings under said
execution, including !he making of the deed to the purchaser,
shall conform to ordinary proceedings on execution in said
court; and the deed of the sheriff, made pursuant thereto, shall
convey a good title to the purchaser. All moneys collected in
said Circuit Court shall be forthwith paid to the treasurer of
said town for disbursement to the parties entitled thereto.
1896, ch. 310, sec. 32.

615. Whenever any work of any nature is to be performed,
the estimated cost of which exceeds five hundred dollars ($500)
which estimate shall be entered on the minutes of the council,
notice of two weeks shall be given by posting in some conspic-
uous places in the town, and publication at least twice during
that period, in some newspaper of general circulation in the
town, that bids will be received for said work. The council
may reject any or all bids, and advertise anew. When such
contract is awarded it shall be by ordinance duly passed.

Ibid. sec. 33.

616. Whenever it shall become necessary, for any purpose
under this act, to serve a notice or process of any kind what-
soever upon any person or persons owning property within
the limits of said town, who may be absent therefrom or a non-
resident thereof, or upon whom, for any other reason, personal
service cannot be had, and the bailiff shall make return to
that effect, service of said notice or process may be made by a
publication of said notice or process once a week for three con-
secutive weeks in some newspaper having general circulation
in said town, which said notice by publication shall be as good
and effectual as personal service. The affidavit of the publisher
or proprietor of said newspaper as to such publication, shall be
evidence of the fact thereof.

1896, ch. 310, sec. 34.

617. That the parts of the several county roads, within the
limits of said town, are hereby made and declared to be public
streets and avenues of said town, and shall be, from .time to

time, improved and repaired as, in the discretion of the council,
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