The court or judge, by an indorsement on the writ, shall allow the same, designate the return day thereof and direct the manner of service. History: Laws 1884, ch. 1, § 42; C.L. 1884, § 1997; C.L. 1897, § 2765; Code 1915, § 3417; C.S. 1929, § 86-107; 1941 Comp., § 26-108; 1953 Comp., § 22-12-8.