The collector shall keep the property distrained 4 days at the cost of the owner. If the tax, cost and charges are not then paid he shall post, in 2 or more public places in the town where the sale is to be, 24 hours before the time of sale, a notice of the place, day and hour of sale, with a particular description of the property to be sold; and at the time and place appointed, which shall be in the town where the distress is made, between the hours of 10 in the forenoon and 6 in the afternoon, and within 48 hours after the expiration of said 4 days, he shall sell the same at auction.