• '‘i - \ The Clinton Independent.

VOL XXXII.—NO ST. JOHNS, MICH.. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1897. WHOLE NO.—1621

PERSONAL. BREVITIES. BUSINESS LOCAL8. 4 Cut Roses, Carnations and Crysantbe- Mrs. Fasquelle went to Detroit yesterday. I END HAS COME Paul Volk,of Eagle, has been granted mumi for sale at Knapp ’s Greenhouse. F. F. Murdock went to Mt. Pleasant Monday. an original pension. Rev. Frederick Hall Entered Up ­ Special inducements given for lanre W. N. Redout, of Qreenbush, Is visiting a The Active Life Work of Robert Miss Mintie Baker of Grand Rapid is cousin at Lapeer. on His Fifth Year as Rector. orders, for parties and for Thanksgiv­ Schuyler Georgia Is In Saginaw county this M. Steel Closed. visiting at F. F. Murdock ’s. ing gatherings. Try us. Phone, 79. Whoopingcough is prevailant among week looking after live stock. REMARKABLE GROWTH AND VERY Remember D. M. Christian's Cloak TROLLEY H M Cowley, an electrician, with headquar ­ ST. JOHNS LOSES A GOOD AND VAL­ the children of our village just now. F. F. Murdock is doing the cut stone SATISFACTORY WORK. Sale, Friday and Satuiday, at LANSING TO ST. LOUIS VIA ters at Alma, was here the first of the week UED CITIZEN. Davies , Adams & Co.’s Store . J. H. Granger, of Riley, went to Gladwin work on three new stores at Durand. n Array of Fact* ami Fig-ure* Which ST. JOHNS. Tuesday morning, looking after timber inter ­ His Business Operations Have Been of a Another Thanksgiving feast, concert Will Furnlah Comfort to Every Com- The Center Meat Market ests Broad and Extensive Nature —His at M. E. church Thursday evening Nov. Mrs 8. E. Post and Mrs. W. W. Hedge visited 25. munlcaot and Friend ot the Church. Will be attractively stocked with well Social Life Has Been of a Charac­ fatted aud properly dressed meats and Proposed New Electric Road their mother In Greenbush the first of the F. F. Murdock is shipping granite ter Which Wou the Esteem On Sunday, November 17, 1897, Rev. poultry of all kind for the Thanksgiving Passes Out of Embroyo State. week. work to Muir. Sheppard and Carson City Frederick Hall entered upon his fifth dinner. Prices, quality and service Edward Brown loft here Tuesday morning or All. this week. guaranteed to be in every way satisfac­ for a business trip to Flint, Detroit. Mt. Pie**- year as rector of St. John's (Episcopal) A MEETING HELD AT LANSING LAST Robert M. Steel, who had been a resi­ The family of Grant Hall were rend ­ tory. Come and see John Pkleoharr . ant, etc, ered very sick by coal gas on Friday church, and in doing so reviewed the TUESDAY. M. D. King, of Scottvllle, Mason county, dent of St. Johns nearly half a century, night last. good work that had been accomplished Don ’t spent 8unday with his oouslns, E. L. Valen ­ and was well aud favorably known all “ A body of land entirely covered by by himself and his people during the Pay agents $1.98 to $2.48 for Portrait It la Now Au Assured Fact—Articles of tine and family. a mortgige” is a school boy’s descrip ­ last four years of his pastorate Frames when you can get as good a Incorporation Hare Been Drawn Up over northern Michigan, died at his tion of a farm. Frame at Plunkett 's studio for $1.00. Mrs. Geo. Hall left here Tuesday morning Mr. Hall took up the work where that Something About the Proposed for Fostoria, O., for the purpose of visiting family residence, corner of Walker and Union Thanksgiving services will be uoble veteran, Rev. R D. Stearns, left Second-Hand Bicycles. New Koad. Mr. Hall's mother. Swegle streets, at 10:30 Tuesday mom held at the Baptist church. Rev. Mr. Mrs C E Knapp spent Sunday with her father Longman will preach. off, and how well he has succeeded can I have a few which I will sell very Work in earnest has been commenced In Chesanlag, who had arrived at his 81st mile iug, November 16,1897, from the effects The Epworth League will serve best be determined by the following cheap. 2w G eo . D. Cooper . on the long talked of electric railroad stone on that day. of several strokes of paralysis, in his Thanksgiving dinner in the dinning dgures aud by those who have watched Biggest Bargains Mr. aud Mrs Silas Gardner and little son Ola, parlors of the M. E. church. the growth aud progress of the church from Lansing to St. Louis, Gratiot Co., of Bath, visited Mrs. Gardner's brother, S. J. 65tli year. from the first to the present time. In Hosiery and Underwear to be found C. F. and F. W. Knapp have twelve At Davies , Adams & Co’s. via Maple Rapids, DeVVitt, St Johns Murray, last week. It will be remembered by many of our colors of Cryanthemums for sale. Or During the four years of Mr. Hall’s Ml68 Mae Pike aocompanled a baby niece to der some for Thanksgiving. service he has baptized 76, of which Special and Ithaca. Not the real work of lay­ readers that while Mr. Steel was en ­ number 34 were infants and 42 adults ; attention given to repairing Its home in Hrrekenridge, Gratiot county, Married, at the M. E. Parsonage Nov. and good work by Frank Hyatt , last Monday morning. and during this period of four years 91 ing the track but of organizing the com­ gaged in looking after his large and va­ 11 by Rev. D. D. Martin, Wm J. Coop­ persons have been confirmed. There In bis new store. pany that will build and equip the line L. L. Conn went to Kalamazoo Tuesday to ried interests in Hilgard, Oregon, in er, of Fowler and Grace Dunnng of St. are now 156 communicants, a remark Don ’t forget the Special Cloak Sale at attend a meeting of the Michigan Brigade of Johns. able increase during the last four years. Kendrick ’s, Saturday, November 26. The work of spiking down the rails will Uniformed Rank of Knights of Pythias. November, 1895, he received a fall, All members of Grisson W. R. C. are He has officiated at 25 marriages and 30 follow along as a ve*ry natural result and George Tucker has gone to Portland, Mich, which, undoubtedly, was the foundation requested to bring their Thanksgiving funerals; held 470 public services and Special For Thanksgiving. for a few days, to do some carving for the otferings to G. A. R. Ilall Thursday, in all probability by early summer, the of his subsequent troubles. The first administered the Holy Communion 90 Our market will be especially well Cabinet aDd Commode Co of that village. Nov. 23, at two o’clock sharp. times. stocked next week with all kinds of work of grading the right of way can be Miss Dora Putnam, who had been visiting attack, which was recognized as apo All the employees of the St Johns Within the four years there has been fresh, salt, dried and smoked meats. commenced, says the State Republican. her sister. Mrs. A. P. Wolcott, returned to her plexy, occurred in January, 1896, result ­ manafacturing shop with their families 6.700 raised for the new churr Fresh Fish, Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, home In Rellevue, this state, Tuesday morn ­ have been invited toattend service at the other purposes. The society is prac­ Chickens, etc., for the Thanksgiving The Lansing gentlemen who are in ­ ing. ing in paralysis of the sensitory nerves M. E. church next Sunday morning tically out of debt and in a happy and dinner. “ Care and promptness,” our Miss Alice Branch went to Port Huron Tues ­ satisfactory condition. terested in the new scheme are very in his right hand, with some slight im The ladies of the M. E. aid society watchwords. II. M. Hoeknkk & Son . day morning as a delegate to the Congrega­ will give a chicken-pie social at Bengal Mr. Half has labored earnestly, late much encouraged and say the meeting tional Sabbath School Convention there In pairment of sensation and motion in his Grange Hall Thanksgiving evening. and early, for the advancement of the Calkins wants to see vou about yoor session, church and for the good of his parish­ Thanksgiving orders. Don ’t miss us. — held Saturday night, at St. Johns augurs right leg. In the month of August fol­ Ladies are requested to bring their own Mrs. John Siler, who bad spent eight months handkerchiefs. ioners. Without a hearty co-operation Phone, 79. well for success of the enterprise. Rep between with her brothers George and Jacob Foercb, lowing he suffered a more severe shock St. Johns ’ great table factory, which rector and people, no such resentatives were present from all the returned to her home In Canada Monday successful work could have been ac­ One case Dark Prints at 3| cents per causing almost complete paralysis of was founded by Mr. Steel, closed Tuee yard at Davies , Adams & Co. towns thfe new road will touch and they morning. day noon and the office door draped in complished in so short a period There feeling in his entire right side, as well is joy and everlasting profit in well­ all said their several localities would Miss Grace Harris left here last Tuesday mourning. It will remain closed until doing. Be sure to see the elegant Fur Capes contribute liberaly toward its construct ­ morning for Bowling Green. O., where she a very marked impairment of the Monday morning. and Collorettes and Boas at Davies, Adams & Co’s sale Friday and Saturday, ion. From Lansing north, the new line will spend an indefinite period with her sister, muscles in that side, and almost total Boucher & Petsch had a spleudid trade Mrs George Mcf'aln. at their special sale last Saturday, and 1)0 YOU KNOW THEM. Nov. 17 and 20. will traverse a section of country that Mrs. 8. B. Daboll went to Ann Arbor Tuesday deafness. The use of these impaired now invite attention to the new and wants a railroad badly. There is no to spend a few days with their daughter Win'- pretty things to wear Thanksgiving Here's a Massachusetts Girl Who Wants Wanted. liner stretch of country in Michigan or fred. and to attend the lecture by Dr. Nnnser Day. Call and see them. to Find Her Mother. Second hand heating stoves, also pay the famous explorer. ,sh for rags, copper, zinc, lead and any other state, and the advantages Lan ­ Addison Reid, nowand for some time Thomas J. Sprout, residing at 15 Par­ rubber, Faxon and Richmond block. sing will receive from such a road, that Mr. and Mrs C. C- Vaughan went to Detroit pas* an inmate of the asy lum at Kala­ ker Hill ave., Roxbury. Mass., has writ­ mazoo. has been granted an increase of Wm. Ckich . will carry freight as well as passengers, Monday to attend the lecture by Nansen, who, ten Gov. Pingree a letter asking him to It is believed, has been nearer the north pole pension for the relief and benefit of his lend his assistance in locating the moth­ will be very large. It will give the Your money goeslarther at Calkins ’ than any other living being. family, who are residents of this village. er of Dorothea's Kreaser, wbo came to than at any other place in town, when farmers an opportunity to get the milk Miss Tillie Albert and Miss Hose SUindorf, of Complaints of Impure water are made Michigan with Dorothea’s stepfather in placing yom Thanks giving order. and produce to large markets at a cheap near Melding, who had been visiting their cou at Grand Ledge, and the more frequent 1881 or 1883. The mother name was sin. Jacob Sblndorf and family, went to Chef flushing of the water mains is being Magedelean Lawrence and thestepfath Retail! happiness and the happiness rate, but in quick time. er’s Johon Kohelski or Kochelski. They of your gentlemen friends, by smoking While no practical survey of the aning Tuesday morning to visit friends. urged. The same necessity for frequent Mr. and Mrs. H. A Sage spent the the major flushing, for sanitary reasons, exists in started for this state from Ocean Grove II. A. S.” cigars, manufactured by road has yet been made, the projectors portion of last week in Grand Ledge. Mr. S St. Johns. N. J. State papers are requested tocopy II. A. Stephens, St. Johns. have gone over the road very carefully says everybody “smiles” there, and from About twenty members of St. Johns The place to buy Jackets, Capes and and the route is pretty nearly settled whence come the “ smiles" nobody knows Camp, M. W. A., visited the Camp at BUSINESS LOCALS Fur Goods in all the latest styles, is at on. As now proposed the new ’ line will Peter Shatley, from St. Johns, accompanied Eureka, on Friday evening last, and Davies, Adams & Co.’s, Friday and Sat­ by bi9 son Chauncey, is visiting relatives and were royally entertained and treated to Special Sale of Cloaks at Kendrick ’s urday. leave Lansing at North street from hunting hereabouts. Mr. Ifc Is a brother-in-law a bountiful supper after the Camp bad Saturday, November 20th, when Mr there to DeWitt, St. Johns, Maple of 8. H. Berry. P. 8. Matthews and D. Hainer. — adjourned. Black, of Alexander Black & Co., Cloak Don ’t forget the Special Cloak Sale at Rapids, Perrington, Middleton, Pom- Gladwin Record. All are invited to the Thanksgiving Manufacturers, will exhibit his entire Kendrick ’s, Saturday, November 20. peii. Ithaca and St. Louis, in all fron 60 The rotund figure of Sheriff Dunn, of St supper at the Bengal and Riley Baptist line of Cloaks at my store for special Johnn, was flitting about town Wednesday church. A very enjoyable time is ex sale of Ladies ’, Children ’s and Misses The Place to Get It. to 65 miles. avenlng, subpenaing witnesses In the McMillan pected. Should it be cold or stormy Garments. Do not forget place or date Any person contemplating the pur ­ Judge M. V. Montgomery and F. L. arson case- About a dozen were summoned shelter will be provided for the teams Respectfully, II. L. Kendrick . chase of a Sewing Machine will find Bring your handkerchiefs Dodge, the Lansing representatives, —Grand Ledge Independent. Fur Capes, Jackets, Callara, Etc , prices at my place as low as in Chicago Mrs. D. G. Darling went to Ovid Monday Keep in mind the Tea Social at the or any other city, on the same class of who were made members of the com­ on Saturday, November 27th, mittee to draft articles of association morning to attend the funeral of her nephew muscles was subsequently recovered to residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Corbit, goods. Come and be convinced. this (Thursday) evening, by the ladies At John Hicks ’. A. B. Balcom . to be submitted at the Lansing meeting Claude Allen, who was accidentally shot and some extent. On Wednesday, Novem killed while out hunting with some of his of St. John ’s church. Supper will be Celery, Cranberries. Pickles, Domes­ have been hard at work comparing tb? young companions one day last week her 3d, he received another shock served from 5:30 to 7:00. Everybody in Handsome Cut Flowers for Thanks ­ tic and Tropical Fruits and Nuts. Vege giving Day at Knapp 's Green House. statutes and outlining their part of the Miss Dora Watkins, of Lapeer, accompanied which completely paralyzed his entire vited and a good time guaranteed. tables, etc., to make the Thanksgiving w’ork. her sister, Carrie E., organist in St. John' left side, from which time he steadily Among the many things we should be Dinner all that could be desired, call at It Pays to Trade at John Hicks’ church, in her last visit here, extending from failed, with the exception of several ral thaukful for at this Thanksgiving sea­ Geo. A. Wells’ corner grocery. The meeting to take place at The son Friday evening until Monday morning. She lies of a day or two at a lime, which is the fact that we can buy such Some beauties in Fur Capes will be Steel to morrow has been postponed was very much delighted with her visit to the warm, handsome and well made cloth Don ’t forget the Special Cloak Sale at shown at Davies, Adams & Co.’s, Fri­ on account of the funeral of It. M. Hall girls. made him appear somewhat stronger ing at such astonishing low prices Kendrick's, Saturday, November 20. day and Saturday. and better, lie retaiued his conscious ­ Webber and Pecks, No 17 Clinton Ave Steel. _ Rev. Frederick Hall went to Detroit Tues Something pretty from the handsome I have a full line of Gloves and Mit­ day morning to deliver one of the five ad ness until two or three days before his The Free Press, in referring to the and varied stock of Crockery and Glass tens. Best quality. Lowest prices.— A COMPLETESURPRISE. dresses before the church Sunday school In death. Ilis entire family were about address of Rev. FredericK Hall, of St ware at Geo. A. Wells’ corner grocery Come and see me in mv new store. stltute of that city. Ho spoke In Grace him when his life went out. John's church, this village, before the would add much to the joy and satisfac­ Frank Hyatt . church, and his theme was, “ Eflorts of the normal course for teachers of the Church Wa* Given Will Holton at Ilia I'leacant Mr. Steel was born in the town of tion of the Thanksgiving Dinner. Roman Church for Self-Reformation; The Sunday School Institute held in Detroit Try Calkins for your Thanksgiving Home Last Monday Evening, the Ocraa- Reforming Councils. Constance, Pisa, Basle, Craftsbuiy, Vt., October 22,1833. His this week, upon the subject of “ Efforts Don ’t forget the Special Cloak Sale at order —for Cranberries, Celery, Grapes lon Being Hla Birthday. Ferrara, Florence, Trent. ” father, William Steel, a native of Scot­ of the Roman Church for Self Reform Kendrick ’s, Saturday, November 20. and fancy table delicacies. We are land, emigrated to America in 1830, and ation and the Reforming Council, says headquarters. Phone, 79. About a dozen of the many good “ It was interesting are instructive to Fnrs! Furs! Furs! friends of Will Ilolton assembled at his THANKSGIVING CONCERT, settled in Vermont. He was a contrac ­ an unusual degree. See the new “ Saskatchewan, ” a good pleasant home on State street east, last tor and builder. Robert M. took au aca­ On Saturday, November 27th we shall have an elegant line of high grade Furs imitation of Buffalo Robes, Monday evening, to surprise and to aid Under Direction of Miss Emmons for th« demic course in the state of his birth. At Frank Hyatt 's, him in celebrating his honored birthday , Benefit of Congregational Church. on exhibition at our store. We invite In his new store. which arrived on the 15th day of Nov­ After having received a thorough train ­ you to look them over. John Hicks . ember, 1807. Well now if they didn ’t irand Thanksgiving Concert in the ing in the carpenter and joiner business Rome Wasn ’t Built in a Day.. have a good time then participants do M. E. church Thursday evening > from his father, at the age of 21 he went Crepe Paper For forty-eight years we have been not know how to tell a thing straight. 25, under the auspices of The Woman ’i to Toronto, Canada, and was there em­ The Young Men Who Destroyed For lamimp shade, fancy work, etc.. building up our present business —learn ­ When they broke up Will appeared to Association of first Congregational ployed as time-keeper for the Grand Property Hallowe’en. shades, 10c rolls for 5c. Ten and twelve ing how to buy —where to buy and when feel younger than at any time within church and under the directions of feet rolls at same liberal reduced rates to buy the best goods at the best prices. the last fifteen years. When he said TruuK Railroad. Two months later he Miss Mamie Emmons. Chorus of UNCIVILIZED CONDUCT IN A CIVIL­ At Heller's Bazaar . Ilow well we have succeeded the pres­ “good night” to his guests he seemed voices, anthems, quartets, duets, solos, was appointed foreman on the road that ent magnitude of our business will dem ­ IZED COMMUNITY. to regret that the curfew bell had rung etc. Amphion Male Quartet and Boys was building between Sarnia and To­ Buy Cloaks at John Hicks’. onstrate. ______JonN Hicks . and that the time had arrived when Mandolin and Guitar Club. General they must return to their homes. ronto, which position he held for fifteen If the Wild Indian* or the West should Don ’t forget the Special Cloak Sale at Who Does Your Draying I admission 25 cents. Children under months. His employers, llayden & Kendrick ’s, Saturday, November 20. years 15 cents. Come Here and Deatrojr Properly a* 1 am thoroughly prepared with well- Ross, taking a contract to lay the super ­ fed and capable horses, strong spring IT'S A RIPPER! structure on the Detroit & Milwaukee the Youth* Have Here Done, What Don ’t*Go It Blind. drays and careful and obliging drivers, a novel Tarty , railroad, he entered into a partnership Would be the Reault? A sensible man will never go into a with them. In 1856 be removed to St. to do work in my line with safety and at The Fall Tax In Hlngliam Will be SI 57 When it is known what amount, and merchant ’s store and take the first thing reasonable charges. I have a lirst-clasa on a Hundred Dollars. The Ladles Had It In the Library Ilooms Johns as the most convenient point, and offered. Look around aud compare the piano mover, and make a specialty of Last Tuesday Evening. was engaged in completing this contract the character of damage which was done offerings of the different merchants. We that kind of work. Richard G ay . The tax soon to be gathered in this until the fall of 1858. In 1859 he took a know that comparison will lead you to township will be $1.57 on the $100 of the The dancing party given by the Misses contract t* lay the superstructure on the Hallowe’en by some of the young men Bromley. Wilson, Fowler and Baldwin, the "Leaders in Low Prices.” It is eas­ assessed valuation. Last year we think Grand Trunk railroad from Detroit to of our village, there is a strong desire ier for us to sell our clothing after a Calkins ’, the leading grocer. Phone, 79. it was $1.21. The increase is chiefly oc at the Library rooms, Tuesday evening Port Huron, and at the same time was buyer has looked the town over. It only casioned by the extra amount voted at last, was both novel and entertaining. interested with W. A. Stearns & Co., in for a law which will protect the proper­ Headquarters for Oranges, Celery, One-half the young ladies were request iroves that we give the best for the the annual school meeting, which, it will building a road from Three Rivers, an Ieast. Webber & Peck . Honey, Bananas, Grapes, Oysters, be remembered, was held on one very ed to appear as gentleman, donned full the St. Lawrence River, to Athabasca, a ty and the rights of the people against Fruits, etc., at Calkins ’. Phone, 79. stormy evening. Tax payers will take dress coats, and despite their long, black distance of 38 miles. He finished these the indulgers in a practice of "fun ” and Order Lehigh Valley Coal time to reflect. skirts, made admirable men. There contracts in December, 1849. On the “ cunning, ” indulged in at a time when Light and heavy Harnesses, made and were about fortv guests present, includ ­ 9th of September, 1862, he entered into At JonNHiCKs ’ Store. made to order ; good work and reason ­ ing the chaperones —Mesdames Brom the people had less advantages of educa ­ partnership with one of his first em Cheap in Price Only. able prices now as in the past, at my PROTECTION OF FISH- ley, Wilson, Fowler, Baldwin. Shaver plovers, Mr. Ross, under the firm name tion and examples of gentlemanly de ­ new store. Frank Hyatt . and Percey. After partaking of dainty of Ross, Steel & Co., to build the Kan portment and decency. Modern goods which are bright and They broke the iron horse-block and Farm for Sale. The Law Establishing a Closed Season for refreshments the revelers departed, vot- sfts Pacific railroad from Kansas City to clean at low prices. This is what you ting the four hostesses charming enter ­ the one-hundredth meridian, a distance hitching-post and tore up the walk lead ­ can secure at our store. The big 58- An A No. 1 forty acre farm for sale; the Great Lakes Pronounced tainers. 260 miles. They had 100 miles located ing to the same in front of Mrs. Bab­ cents-on-lhe dollar purchase is popular 3 flowing wells, bouse and barn; 3<)acres Constitutional. and about 25 graded when the company cock’s residence, and damaged her prop­ with the buyers because they are getting improved, 10 acres timber; good, loca­ disposed of their franchise to Samuel erty to a considerable amount. She the benefit of our ability to buy in very tion. 10-4w Box 101, Ashley, Mich. Tne constitutionality of the act of the learned the names of the perpetrators large quantities. Webber & Peck , last legislature prohibiting the taking HIGH SCHOOL LYCEUM. llallett and J. C. Fremont. Mr. Steel then entered into partnership with and compelled them to repair the dam ­ Leaders in Low Prices. Insurance. of fish from the waters of the great A Literary Society Organized and Officer* age they had done. Out of respect for lakes from October 31 to December 15, Ellenthorpe & Adams, under the firm tne parents of these young men, we L’n approach able PrlceR Fire, Life and Cyclone. and also of the act of 1893 providing for Elected. name and style of Fllenthorpe, Adams T. C. Butlkb . & Steel, and was engaged in building withhold their names. If they do not And unapproachable styles are what the seizure and destruction of nets and The Senior and Junior classes of the alter their course in life we shall not be you find in our cloak department. other apparatus used in violation of High school have arranged the Senior stone bridges, etc., for the city of leav­ surprised to find their names on the Purchase for your lady a handsome Literary Society, with the following en worth. Mr. Steel was subsequent! John Hicks . Chrysanthemum at Knapp ’s Green law, were upheld by the Supreme Court irison records. We trust they will heed House, to be worn at the party Thanks ­ today in an unanimous report written officers: Pres., Fred Nichols; Vice Pres. engaged in rebuilding the Hannibal

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Prominent Men's Opinions on Ihe Present ROBATE ORDER__ State of Michigan, . - »JL County of Clinton, ss. At s session of the The Independent. tion concerning the death and burial of Soclnl Mlii Political Conditions. ProbateP court for the Chuulr of Clinton, holden si their honored fellow-citizen, Robert M. Chauncey Depew says: “ Bryanism is the Probate office, in the Tillage of St. Johns, on Steel. The meeting, which was liberally Thursday, (he 4th day'of Noveuifisr, in the yeai (Continued from Page I.) responsible for the contempt eutertained one thousand eight hundred and ninety seven. QKOKGE S. CORB1T. Proprietor attended, was called to order by the by the musses for the courts in this cennes railroad, having the entire road President of the Village, William M. Present, Charles M. Merrill, Judge of Probate, FRANK K Dk WITT, I Lessees country. They have been taught to be­ In the matter of the estate of CHARLES O. CLAIR STOCK, I to build through two counties, a dis ­ Lelaud. Warner Bunday was ebosen DAY, deceased. DrilUCl, lieve that our laws have been enacted tance of 168 miles, and the building of chairman and George 8. Coibit Secre­ by subterfuge and chicanery; that our Edward Locher, administrator of said estate, culverts, bridges, etc. This was com­ tary. The following committees were having made application for ths allowance of bla The Celebrated Specialists Secretary Wilson , of the Agricul- public men are dishonest and dishonor final account and discharge. pleted in December, 1872. In 1873 he chosen: able; that our courts are corrupt; that Thereupon it isorderedthat Thiiratlisy, the 2nd WILL BE AT culture Department, in his report of an took the contract to build the super ­ On Resolutions and Condolence —J. our laws are made solely to keep the rs. B. 8. k Co. make a specialty of all forma industries in our own village owe their The People vs W'nilc McMillan and Dee Mc­ Grand Haven aud Milwaukee Railway Company ’s of Rectal Diseases, Piles—internal ontf external, Itch ­ of which number 31,960 were on account Millan. Arson. In progress. awakens the indignation which arms land; the southwest quarter of the southeast quar­ ing and Bleeding, Rectal Ulcers, Fisures, Fistula— origin to tne enterprise, public spirit The People vs. John Mlchsels. Larceny from itself with secret forces.” ter, of said section, excepting that portion owned which are often taken for Nervous aud Lung of death. The total disbursements dur ­ and liberality of Mr. Steel. lie was the a store in ihe day time Dismissed. The masses have been educated in by said Railway Company : five and one-' alf acres Troubles, all cured. Remember, we cure all ing the year were $139,049,717, an ex­ founder of the St. Johns Manufacturing The People vs John Michaels. Assault with ol land off the east end of the south hall of the forms of Piles without pain, inlerrupUon or intent to murder. the last two campaigns, and have southwest quarter of said ee lion, lying south of detention from business, and without the use Company, capitalized at $100,600, ana Alfred B. Ward, administrator, vs. Jane Nes- learned to comprehend the danger of cess of $1,584,480 over the previous was its main stockholder and president. said Railway Company ’s land ; the east half of the of knife, caustio or ligature. Come and be year. Seven widows of revolutionary teli. Fred Nested and Edward Nested, adminis ­ class legislation, and led by the wise northwest fractional quarter of section eighteen, convinced. He was a director, and for along time trator, etc. Ejectment. Verdict tor plaintiff. and the prudent are in line to restore in sa-d township; the south half ol the southwest soldiers and nine daughters of revolu ­ held the largest individual interest i Mrs. Matbelda Bourassa vs. Mrs. Samuel A. political and social equalitv. The his­ quaiter and the northeast quarter of the south ­ To Young, Middled-Age both the St. Johns National and Clinton Cliff. Appeal from Justice court. Judgment west quarter, of section twenty-ttnee, in said tionary soldiers are still on the rolls. for defendant. *256 82. tory of the Roman and Greels Republics township; land commencing eighty-two rods south The sum of $140,000,000 appropriated County Savings Banks. He was Presi­ Helen Sherman and Horace Sherman, etc., teaches us that on its results rests the of the not theast corner of outlot “K” in the vil­ and Old Men. dent of the Whipple Harrow Company, vs. Edwin Sherman. Judgment for plaintiff, future destiny and existence of our lage of St, Johns, Clinton county, Michigan, run ­ Suffering from Spermelorrhcea, Impotency-Laei for the year fell about $2,000,000 short St. Johns Evaporator & Produce Co., *137.61. great commonwealth. ning thence west twenty-four rods, south eight manhood, —or from Weakness brought on from er­ of the actual requirements, as many St. Johns Electric Light, Heat and Benjamin E. Acker, by Benjamin Acker, his rods, east twenty-four rods, north to the place of rors or indiscretions in youth or over-indulgence next friend, vs. Schuyler Georgia. Settled. C. GRULER. beginning ; lot two of block six of said village of in later years, are given permanent relief. Abso­ claims wrere held in abeyance on ac­ Power Co., the Mutual Gas Co., St. Joseph Cauffman and Myron Dinkelsplel vs. Fowler, Nov. 10,1897. St. Johns ; the east three-fourths of the northeast lute cures guaranteed; strictly confidential. Johns Mercantile Co , the R. M. Steel Brazil Marvin. Judgment for plaintiff for fractional quarter, ot section six, and the north TUMORS AND CANCERS cured without count of lack of funds. The most im­ Furniture Co., First National Banks of *1,911 40. fractional half of the northwest fractio ial quarter, acids, knife, pain or scar. New methods. portant recommendations made by the George A. Whitney vs. George E. Bliss. Or­ Something to Know. and the southwe-t quarter of the northwest quar- CATARRH. New home treatment. Unauv Ovid, St. Louis, Ithaca and Mt. Pleas­ der that security for costs be filed in 10 days. tersectiou five, all in townsbin of Victor, in said passed and cheap. Commissioner are that a complete list ant, the Mt. Pleasaut Manufacturing Charles E. l’hilopson vs. Frank A. Bement. It may be worlh something to know county ;lot Ihtee block fltty-six, in said village of GUARANTEE to cure every case of Dyspepsia of pensioners be published, and that a Co., and the Ithaca Milling Co. lie Trespass on the case. Dismissed. that the very best medicine for restoring St. Johns —Dated September 14,1897. Sick Headache, Piles, Tape Worm and Stricture. formerly owned 3.000 acres of timbered The father in the McMillan arson case the tired out nervous system to a healthy WILLIAM BYRNE, WWe will give special attention to difficult law be passed providing that uo^pension Administrator of the estate of John Scriven, de ­ cases and to cases other physician have failed to- and farming lands in Gratiot connty, from Watertown, has been discharged, vigor is EU'ctiic Billers. This medicine ceased. be granted to the widow of any soldier cure. Persons applying tor treatment will please and large tracts of about equal amount the evidence elicited from the witnesses is purely vegelub'e, acts bv giving tone to bring two or three ounces of urine for analysis. who shall marry hereafter. in Clinton and Isabella counties. He the nerve centres in the stomach, gently TATE OF MICHIGAN —In the Circuit Those who are unable to call, can write full par­ constructed and furnished the Steel for the prosecution was not sufficient to stimulates tiie Li\er and Kidneys, and S Court for the Couuty of Clinton. In ( ban- ticulars of their case and ha\e medicine seut by Hotel, at a cost of $65,000, and had the convict. New proceedings may be com­ eery. Lucy A. Tobias, complaii.ant, vs. Cbtiles L.express, with full instructions bow to he taken. Mayor Maybury is already men ­ aids these organs in throwiug off impuri ­ Willard aud Nettie J. Willard, defendents. Suit The firm of Drs. B. 8. A Co., were incorporated plans for an $80,000 residence on the menced against the son. ties in the Mood. Electric Bitters im­ pendiug in the circuit court for the county of several years since with a capital of $50,000, hence- tioned as a possible democratic nominee block north of his late residence. He proves the appetite, aids digestion, and is Ci'Dton in chsncery, at St Johnson the 24lh day you take no chances if you employ them. They IAceu*«d to Wen. of September, A, D. 1897. In this cause it appear­ are responsible and well-known. Address for governor next fall. He would un ­ formerly owned about one-sixth of all pronounced by those who have tried it as ing from Httidauit on file, that the defendents. doubtedly make a strong candidate, the realty in St. Johns. Date. Name and Residence. Age. the very best blood purifier and nerve Cbailrs L. Willaid and Nettie J. Willard, a-e uot His interests in the west were still Nov. 11—Wm. J. Cooper. Fowler...... 20 residents of this state, but both reside at Oakland DRS. B. S. & CO., but be is needed in his native city to larger, lie was there engaged in the Grace Dunning, St. Johns ...... 22 tonic. Try it. Sold for 50 cents or $1.00 in the Stale ot California, on motion ol V. H. and further the cause of lower taxation and Nov. 11—Henry Krumin, Riley...... 22 per bottle at Fildew & .Millmau's Drug H. H. Smith, complainant's solicitors, it is ordered LOCK BOX 160, lumbering, rauch and mining business. Store. 2 that tne said (ieffndeuts do each cause their ap­ good government. Governors often be­ He owned half of the city of Hunting- Sophia Feaat. Riley...... 10 pearance to be entered herein within four months come nonentities, but the mayor of a ton, Oregon, also a large interest in tiie Nov. 17 —Earl Acker, Bengal...... 21 A Horrible Railroad Accident from the date of this order, and in case of their Muskegon, - Mich. Island City Mercantile & Milling Co., Eva Van Amburg. Bengal...... 18 or either of their appearance that they cause an large and growing city has an opportu ­ Is a daily chronicle in our papers; also the answer to the complainant ’s bill of complaint to Island City, Oregon, as well as several death of some dear friend, who had died with be filed, and a copy thereof to be served on said nity to lead a life of usefulness. stores and llouring mills. He was also POMONA GRANGE MEET- consumption, whereas if ho or she had taken complainant's solicitors within twenty days after the owner ot the town site of Ililgard, Otto's Cure for Throat and Lung diseases in service on them or either of them of a copy of time, life would have been rendered happier said bill, and notice of this order; and that in de ­ Tiie Grand Hedge Republican shows Oregon, aud had a quarter interest in An Interesting Convention With Repre­ and perhaps saved. Heed the warning. If fault thereof, said bill be taken as confessed by six copper mines that were supposed to sentatives from Various Townships. you have a cough or any affection of the the said oon-resident defendents. And it is furth ­ D.L.HUNT unmistakable signs of disloyalty. In be valuable, and some gold mines in Throat and Lungs call at C- E. VanSickle ’s, er ordered, that within twenty days the said com­ speaking of the mayoralty contest in Idaho. He was a stockholder in the Clinton County Pomona Grange met sole agent, and get a trial bottle free. LarjT plainant c*u8e a notice of this order to be publish ­ with DeWitt Grange YVednesday, Nov. sizes SOc and 25c. ed in THE CLINTON INDEPENDENT, a news ­ Detroit it says: *' Republicans are tired Merchants ’ National Bank, of Portland, paper printed, published and circulating in said Oregon, and a number of other banks 10th. The day was fine, the attendance Schedule of Teachers’ Examinations. county, and that such publication be continued of Pingreeism and his darn foolishness, there, being president of the First Na­ large, and the meeting of unusual iuter- there at least once In each week, for six weeks hi and we do not blame them much. It is est. Grange opened at 11 a. m. in usual Until further notice Teachers Examinations succession, or that she cause a copy of tbia order tional, of Island City, the Wallona Na­ will be held as follows: not the defeat of Republicanism in De­ tional, of Enterprise, and the Lagrange form. Capital, Olive, Delta, South Ri­ | to he personally served on sa>d non-resident de- INSURES... ley, Bingham and Bengal were repre­ St. Johns. High School Room, Third Thurs ­ ; fendants, at least twenty days before the time pre- troit, but the defeat of Pingreeism, and National Bank, of Lagrange, and vice day and Friday of August. ' for their appearance. president of the First National, of sented. St. Johns. Court House, Third Thursday and S. B. DA BOLL, there is much room for rejoicing amidst Union. Mr. ann Mrs. Jerome Dills and Mrs. Friday of October. V. H.A1I. H SMITH, Circuit Judge. C. L. Pearce were appointed a commit­ St. Johns, Last Thursday and Friday of Complainant's Solicitors. the tears of regret.” The general depression of all manner March. Business address. Ionia, Mich. of business in this country, which be­ tee to draft resolutions of sympathy with 8t Johns, Court House, Third Thursday and (a true copy.) Attest: Farm and Village Property, E. A. Holden, Lecturer of Ingham Friday of June. WILLIAM M. SMITH. Mark Hanna may yet lose his cov­ gan in 1893, brought everything to a churches, school houses, town comparative stand still, and produced County Pomona, and Master of Capital Register in Chancery. eted prize, the United States Senator- Grange, who suffered a sad bereavement Certificates of all grades will be granted at and grange halls, mercantile great shrinkage of values, was the be­ the examinations of St. Johns in August and ORTGAGE SALE.—Default having been risks against losses by Fire, ship, Charles L. Kurtz, former chair­ ginning of his financial downfall, which in the death of his wife recently. March. Certificates of the second and third made in the payment ot a certain mort­ man of the Ohio republican state cen ­ culminated in his failure in the sum ­ The question of the government es­ grades will be graDted at all other examina ­ Mgage dated the 10th day of September, A. I). 1889, Lightning, and Cyclone. Offi­ tablishing postal savings banks was well tions. executed by Lettie A Reed and Nathan E. Reed of tral committee, has pronounced against mer of 1896. It is believed that his fail­ All examinations will begin at 9 o'clock a. the township of Olive. Clinton County, Michigan, ce at Hunt ’s Drug Store, St. ure and inability to pay dollar for dollar discussed, the patrons all favoring it. m. to Thomas Hope of St. Johns, Michigan; which Johns. him, and claims that before the caucus A dinner first-class in all its appoint ­ Respectfully, of his indebteduess, which it had been ft. M. WIN8TON. mortgage was reconlrd in the office of the Register is held Hanna will have dropped out of his desire to do, rested so heavily upon ments was then served, after which of Deeds for CliDton County in Liber 71 of Mort­ Companies represented: O.n- grange was again called. A song was Commissioner of Schools gages on page SO, on the 10th day of September A. cordia, American Central, Re­ sight as a senatorial candidate. his mind as to slowly but surely cause D. 1889; which said mortgage was afterwards on his death, while paralysis was the most given by Dewitt Grange, and an address the fifth day of March, A. D. 1897, duly assigned liance, British American, Dele- apparent trouble. Had it not been for of welcome by Mrs. Ella Pike, w hich by the said Thomas Hope to Emma A. Hope by ware, Citizens of Missouri, Tiie San Jose scale, the worst of all the general depression, which ruined made all feel glad they were there. assignment duly recorded in the >ame office, in Liber 81 of Mortgages on page 383, on the 17th day Peninsular Mutual Fire Insur ­ insect pests, has been discovered in many men financially, Mr. Steel, in Dell Mosher responded in a few well of May A. D. 1897, and there being now due aud twelve orchards and two nurseries in common with others, would undoubt ­ chosen words. Hattie Kinney, Bessie, Dr. F. B. unpaid upon aaid mortgage for principal and in- ance Co., Limited, Penn. Mut ­ edly have been driving business as in Jennie and Perry tower favored Pomo­ WILL BB AT tereat eiget hundred and ten (810) dollars, and no ual Life, Merchants and Michigan. Every effort is being made na with recitations. Several questions proceedings having been taken at law or in equity to prevent the spread of this destroyer early days. How uncertain the things to recover the same or any part thereof, whereby Travelers Accident. of this life are. were presented and well discussed. The Steel Hotel. Friday, Dec. 3. the pow er of aale contained in said mortgage is of fruit trees. YVe think we know the feelings of the Mrs. Amando Gunnison read an ex­ now operative. Notice is hereby given that the It will pay you to see me cellent paper on “ YVoman ’s YYrorkin the said mortgage will be foreclosed an 1 the premises before insuring your property, people of this community, where Mr. therein described will be sold according to law, at Tiie division of the state of New Steel had resided since 1856, and we feel Grange.” It was voted to request the iublic auction to the highest bidder at the west being in a position to save you York, forming the State of Manhattan perfectly safe in saying that there is not county papers to publish it. front door of the Court House, in the village of St. something. The success of a just person who will say that he was Mr. and Mrs. Clemens were elected Johns, State ol Michigan, (that being the buildiDg out of the sixteen eastern counties, will delegates to the State Grange. wherein is held the Circuit Court for th“ County various local mutual companies not an honest, upright, liberal, public- of Clinton,) on Saturday the 11th (lay of De­ be strongly urged at the next session of spirited and valuable citizen. Look After supper grange was again called, cember A. D. 1897, at one o'clock in the after­ even under sometimes iudiffer- the legislature of that state. about you and see what he has done for with a large crowd in attendance. Soug noon. The mortgaged piemiaes to be sold de ­ ent and unskillful management, the upbuilding of‘the business, social —DeYVitt Grange. scribed therein as “The East fifty (50) acres of the “ YY’hat is Happiness and YY’here Can West half (W X) of the Southeast quarter (S E M) has resulted in a large saving to The increased acreage of wheat sown and religious interests of St. Johns. He of section number seven (7) in township of Olive, has been a warm friend to the young, It be Found? ” was well discussed by County of Clinton and State of Michigan ” Which their patrons, however, the in Michigan this fall, as compared with the unfortunate, the poor and those Sisters Gunnison and Norris and Broth- said premises will be told as one parcle and to sat­ liability to heavy assessments the fall of 1896, is estimated at 6 per era Corbin, Burke and others. isfy the araonn due and costs of foreclosure as who are obliged to labor. After bis provided by law.—Dated September 10th, A. D. in case of disaster deters many cent. death Henry Young, a poor but big- Recitations were given by Perry Tew- 1897, EMMA HOPE, from utilizing these institu ­ er, Hattie Kinney, Bessie, Jennie and lyniv hearted citizen, who had received many J. C. F , Assignee. tions. Their limited field ex­ he state waving * hank kind words and favois at the hands of Josie Pearce. Instrumental music, Attorney for Assignee.;-?'”1'' OF FOWLER. Mr. Steel, said to a fellow-citizen: “1 Genevieve Brinkerhoff, song by Agnes pose the insured to a possible T ORTGAGE SALE.—Default having been wonder where I can get some flowers. Pike and Ida Lewis. “YVomen —the made in the conditions of a mortgage grevious excess over the general OAPITAL, *15,000. I want some to be placed upon Mr. equal of man, ” was well discussed. Mexecuted bv John T. Smith and Lydia A. Smith average, while the financial in ­ Steel's casket. He has been a good Some of the ladies even admitted they to Robert Rurnet, dated July 17, 1895, and record ­ NET ASSETS OF STOCKHOLDERS, *500,9 0. ed July 18.1895, in the office of the Register ot ability of a portion of their friend to me.” Such are the universal thought women were equal and even a Deeds for Clinton county, in Michigan, in Liber 88 FRANK ORULER, President. expressions among our less fortunate little ahead of man. -A song then clos­ of Mortgages, on page S9S; on which mortgage membership might cast the en- citizens. It is an universal verdict of ed the evening's entertainment. All there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, burden on a comparatively few. FREDERICK SCHEMER, Vice-President. expressed themselves as well pleased y reason of repeaied requests i two hundred and eighteen dollars and thirty-six W. H. SNELLINO, Cashlei our people that St. Johns has sustained have decided to visit 8t. Johns once In five cents, besides an attorney fee of fifteen dollars, a great loss in the death of Mr. Steel. with the entire session. Bweeks, and will be at the private parlor of I he stipulated in said motgage to be paid , should any DIRECTORS: The deceased became a Free Mason Steel Hotel, where I can be consulted free upon all proceedings be taken to foreclose said mortgage ; Constantine Feldpausch, Frederick Schemer as early as 1857, and for many years had oases. Everything confidential. All are requested and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity hav­ The Peninsular W. H. Snelling, Michael 8pitxley, A PLEASANT TIME. to brills two ounces of urine. Chatges moderate, ing been instituted to recover any part of the debt been a member of St. Johns Comman- and no Incurable cases taken. I always make dis ­ secured by said mortgage; therefore, by virtue of A. E. Dutcher, Frank Oruler. derv. He spent the year 1884 visiting eases of women and children fc specialty, al tne highest bidder, the of Jackson, meet all these con ­ COMMERCIAL ANDSAVINGS premises described in sa'J mortgage, via : All that Hyatt, of New York, who survives him, class of a dozen girls in St Johns Sun ­ CASES I CURE. part of the east half of the south-west quarter of siderations. You will pay no CAPITAL, 60,000. as do three children —Geo. A., Robert day School and wishing to give them a Dyspepsia, All Sexual Diseases, section three. In Township Eight North, of Range G., and Carrie L., now Mrs. E. P. Wal­ treat she invited them to beh home on Rheumatism, Heart Disease, one west, in Michigan, which Ties south of the cen ­ more than the cost of insur ­ Indigestion, Consumption in its ter or the highway, running across said descrip ­ ance in any event. Your ulti ­ NET ASSETS OF STOCKHOLDERS *000,000 dron. YVight street, aud entertained in so gen­ Fit*, Early Stages, tion of land, containing twenty-two acres more or His remains will he in state at the uine a manner that the girls could not Pile*, Bronchitis, less.—Dated, November 2, 1897. mate liability is limited to a family residence from 9 to 11:30 Friday have been more at home bad their host­ Neuralgia, Sore Ey< s. ROBERT BURNET. small fixed sum. The reserve P. K. PERRIN, President. a. m., where they may be viewed by All Nervous Diseases, Urinary Troubles, Perrins A Baldwin , Mortgagee. O. W. M UNGER, Vice-President. ess been one of their own number. Costiveneas, liost Manhood, Atl’ys for Mortgagee. funds are left in the hands of friends. From the first she aroused their curios ­ Fevers and Results, Kidney and Liver J. W. FITZGER ALD. Cashier. The obsequies will be held at the M. ity by a clause in the invitations, ‘ Les­ Blood Diseases. Complaints, the insured. The general H. H. FITZGERALD, Assistant E. Church at 2 o’clock tomorrow, Fri­ son hours from 7 till lOo’clock,” but if And all Chronic Diseases. average is maintained by the day afternoon. Rev. Frederick Hall of By my new process through the blood I examine Tpcpo At Very Low Prices. DIRECTORS: there was any fear that this hinted at all diseases through the blood, treat all through I I1LLU Write at oncte for our new cat-cat­ extension of the business to St. Johns church, and Rev. D. D. Mar­ the blood, an ! cure all I pronounce curable through O. W. Munger, Geo. F. Marvin, J. W. Fltagerald Sunday School lessons. It was quieted alogue. It la FREE. It will th« entire staLe. For rates tin, of the M. E. church, will officiate. upon their being informed that their the blood direct. AND tell how and when to plant J. H. Co.bit, J. H. Fedewa, Geo. W. Em­ The intermeat will be made in St. lessons were all kinds of puzzlinf games Catarrh, Salt Rheum, and give full particulars about and other information see mons, Jas. Richardson, P. K. Perrin, Female Weakness, Paralysis, the stock we grow and the Johns cemetery. and contests which were entirely new Scrofula, Eruptions, O. 8. Allison, Q.E. Corbin. PLANTS prices we ask. and novel and a total.surprise to all the Seminal Weakness, Tumors, BBTABUBMBO 180 0. IBO AOBKB. Jeeae Sullivan. Tribute* of Ke*pect. Cancer, Tape Worm, the girls. Refreshments were served Effects of Malaria, all Skin and Blood Diseases, and THE GEORGE A. SWEET NURSERY CO.. A meeting of the business men was indeed unpuestionable, and the party 1!I effect* of Grippe. For Con t. In torwat Paid on Ttmo D epoolta held In the directors ’ room of the State broke up withous a disatisfied soul in it. DR. F. B. MONROE. DAN8VILLE. N. Y\ D. L. HUNT, Agent. SI..,

CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THUk8DAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1897-

Prominent Men'* Opinion* on Iho Present ROBATE ORDER__ State of Michigan, County of Cltuton, a*. At • seosiou of the tion concerning the death and burial of Social an« Political Condition*. ProbateP court for the (Aunty of Clinton, liolden al The Independent their honored fellow-citizen, Robert M. Cbauncey Depew says: “ Bryanism is the Probate office. Id the village of 8t. Johns, on Steel. The meeting, which was liberally responsible for tbe contempt entertained Thursday, the 4tb day'of November, In the year (Continued from rags I.) one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven. GEORGE 8. CORB1T, Proprietor attended, was called to order by the by the masses for tiie courts in this I Present,Charles M.'Merrill, Judge of Probate. cennes railroad, haviug the entire road President of tiie Village, William M. In the matter of the estate of CHARLES CRANK B. Da WITT. I Leuwi country. They have been taught to be-! O. CLAIR STOCK, ( to build through two counties, a dis ­ Leland. Warner Buuday was chosen iieve that our laws have been enacted DAY, deceased. DrslSiCl., tance of 168 miles, aud the building of chairman and George S. Corbit Secre­ Edward Locher, administrator of said estate, by subterfuge and chicanery; that our having made application for tt3 allowance of bis The Celebrated Specialists culverts, bridges, etc. This whs com­ tary. The following committees were public men are dishonest and dishonor | Secretary Wilson , of the Agricul- final account aud discharge. pleted in December, 1872. In 1873 be cbos*i : able; that our courts are corrupt; that' Thereupon it laorderedthat Thursday, the 2nd WILL BE AT culture Department, in hiB report of an took the contract to build the super ­ On Resolutions and Condolence —J. our laws are made solely to keep the day of December, A. D., 14497, at 1 o’clock In structure ot forty miles on the Paducah W. Fitzgerald, J. H. Corbit aud P. E. the afternoon be asiiigned for the examination of operation of the department fot the past heel ot capital upcu the neck of labor; raid account, at the Probate Office iu tbe village of “The Steel” Hotel. v**ar. recommends t hat an increase be & Memphis Railroad, and completed Walsworth. that Wall s.reet dictates the govern­ St.Johns. that in forty-five days. In May, 1875, On closing of all places of business, ment; that legal processes are but emp­ And it Is furtbnr ordered, that notice be given made in aid of the weather bureau and Mr. George Masdn, of Toronto, entered place of meeting aud to attend the fune ­ ty commands issued by thepaid hirelings to the persons Interested in said estate, ot the time end place of said heariDg by ST. JOHNS, publication offices, in order that the into contract to build seveulv five miles ral in a body —Wm. M. Iceland, F. A. of corporations who have places on tiie causing a copy ol this order to be published in tbe important operations at agriculture col­ of railroad between the Great Western, Travis aud O. P. Dewitt. bench, ” Clinton Independent , a newspaper priuled aud Wednesday, December 1. leges may be laid before the farmers of of Canada, on the south, and the Wel­ On Flowers—E. L. Dooling and M. A. Gen. L. 8. Bryce writes: “ We are liv­ circulated in said couuly of Clinton, for three suc ­ lington, Grey & Bruce railway, on the Ilulse. ing in the shadow of an unbridled plu ­ cessive weeks previous to said day of hearing. One Day Only Each Month. the entire county, lie believes our for­ CHARLES M. MERRILL, north, to'be opened for traffic on the first The business men will meet at Ma­ tocracy, caused, created and cemeuted (A true copy.) Judge of Probate. eign markets may lie extended by send day of January, 1876. Mr. Steel re­ sonic Hall at 1 o’clock sharp, Friday in no slight degree by legislative, alder- ing agents abroad to distribute inform ceived tiie contract to grade thirty miles afternoou, aud iu a body go to tbe manic and congressional action; a plu ­ ORTGAGE SALE.—Default having been of the same; also the fencing of the en ­ church. tocracy that is far more wealthy than made in the conditions uf payment of s ation In regard to our products, and that tire line, one hundred aud forty miles of The factory employes will march in a any aristocracy that lias ever crossed Mmortgage, executed by Alvin B. Wsnsey and 0a- money may be retaiued at home by a posts and board fence. Mr. Steel re­ manthy Wanscy, his wife, to Elisa Barton, dated body to the Steel home, and view the Uie horizon of the world's history, and November 16, 1092, and recorded December 8, 1892, judicious diversification of our own ceived high compliments from those for remaius, on Friday morning, aud will one that lias been produced in a shorter In the office of the register of deeds for Clinton crops. He belives that American farm­ whom he did contract work, for the attend the funeral in a body in the after­ consecutive period; the names of whose County, In Michigan, n Liber 88 of mortgages on complete and timely manner iti which it noon ’ pages; ou which mortgage there la claimed to be ers caii grow horses as cheaply members are emblazoned, not on the due at the date of Ibis notice three hundred and w as done. pages of their nation's glory, but of its three dollars and thirty cents, In-side* au attorney as cattle, and that a profitable Besides Mr. Steel’s large contracts peculations; who represent no struggle fee of fifteen dollars, stipulated in said mortgage to export trade may be built up in that aud extensive experience in the building STATE AND NATION. for their country ’s liberties, but for its be paid should auy proceedings be Ukeo to fore­ of railroads, lie has been connected with close said mortgage; and no suit or proceeding at line. Secretary Wilson promises that boodle; no contests for uuguu eburta, law or in eqttity havtng been lrmtiluUsl to recover the government work at Chicago. Calu­ but for railroad charters, and whose oc- any part of tne debt secured by said mortgage the department over which he presides met, Ludington, Manistee aud Frank ­ Pronprct for » Legal Difference Over tupus grip is extending over every Therefore, by virtue of the power of sale Iu said will coutinue to encourage the sugar fort. Tiie reason he has succeeded so Post office Affaire. branch of industries plutocracy that mortgage contained and tbe statute in such case well in all or most of his great under- made and provided, notice is hereby given that on beet industry, acd predicts that the The federal statute provides that vi­ controls the price of tiie bread tiiat we December 34, 181)7, at one o'clock in the after­ country will, within a few years, raise akings was because of tils thorough eat, tiie price of sugar that sweetens the noon, at (he west front door of the Court House knowledge of these great lines of work. tal statistic bulletins issued by boards cup we drink, tiie price of tbe oil that fur Clinton County, in iho Village of rt. Johns, in all the sugar it requires, and the necess­ He was always personally superintend ­ of health may be entered as second-class lights us on our way, tiie price of tiie said County, said inorlgage sill tie foreclosed by ing his work, aud was always found on postal matter. Michigan's new bulle ­ Mile of the titemtses described in said mortgage at ity for recourse to foreign markets a- tin is issued by the secretary of state, coffins in which we are buried. ” public vendue to the highest hiddrr, said premises voided. A more thorough inspection the scene of action from momiug until Governor Leedy. of Kansas, has an ­ iu said mortgage described, via: The north west night, and when circumstances required and the postmaster general, on the ad ­ swered President McKinley's question. quarter of the southwest quarter of tbe northwest of products shipped aproad, and a more it, all night. He knew just what was vice of the attorney-general, has ruled quarter of section twenty-five (26) township seven, that it cannot go second-class, but must “ What will make tiie nation strong?” (7) north of range one (1) west in Michigan. thorough system of crop reports by goiugon, aud whether the work would He savs: “ Why not ask how we can Dated, September 30, 1897. I be accepted or not when completed. pay third-class rates. This increases the ELIZA BARTON, means of paid agents in the leading expense to the state $50 per month. secure for the average man his fair agriculture states, are recommended. It always apDeared to be the delight of share of tiie wealth he creates, iuslead WM. H. CASTLE, Mortgagee. Consultation and Examination Free his life to superintend the construction The state authorities are debating of seeing it swell the coffers of trusts, Attorney for Mortgagee. of any piece of work, from the building whether to appeal to the United States and Strictly Confidential. Court for a mandamus to compel the combines and corporations? The way DMINISTRATOR’S SALE.—Notice Is THE PENSION LIST. of extensive lines of iailroads, bridges, to make our citizenship most useful and A hereby given that by virtue and in pursu ­ Commissioner of Pensions II. Clay large and substantial buildings, down to bulletin ’s reception as second-class mat­ effective is to direct the citizen ’s atten ­ ance of license aud authority granted to me,DRS. R. S. A CO., devote their attention to a sidewalk, and every one compara­ ter, or to have the law amended at the the undersigned, on tbe 22 the rolls. both the St. Johns National and Clinton for defendant. *266 M2. tory of the Roman and Greek Republics township; land commencing eighty two rods south The sum of $140,000,000 appropriated County Savings Banks. He was Presi­ Helen Sherman and Horace 8bennan, etc., teaches us that on its results rests the of the northeast corner of outlot “K” in tbe vil­ and Old Men- dent of the Whipple Harrow Company, va. Edwin Sberuian. Judgment for plaintiff, future destiny and existence of our lage of St, Johns, Clinton county, Michigan, run ­ Suffering from Spermetorrhaa, Impoiency— Lost for the year fell about 42,000,000 short St. Johns Evaporator & Produce Co., *137.64. ning thence west twenty-four rods, south eight manhood, —or from Weakness brought on from er­ Uenjamin E. Acker, by Benjamin Acker, his great commonwealth. rod», east twenty-four rods, north to the place of rors or indiscretions in youth or over-iodulgeoce of the actual requirements, as mauy St. Johus Electric Light, Heat and next friend, va.Schuyler Georgia. Settled. C. G ruler . beginning ; lot two of block six of said village of in later years,are given permanent relief. Abso­ claims were held in abeyance on ac­ Power Co., the Mutual Gas Co., St. Joseph (.'Huffman and Myron Dinkelapiel va. Fowler, Nov. 10,1897. St. Johns ; tbe east tbree-fourtbs of tbe noruieast lute cures guaranteed; strictly confidential. Johus Mercantile Co., the R. M. Steel Brazil Marvin. Judgment for plaintiff for fractional quarter, ol sectlou sit, and tbe north TUMORS AND CANCERS cured without count of lack of funds. The most im­ Furniture Co., First National Banks of *1,014 40. fractional half of the northwest fractio -al quarter, acids, knife, pain or scar. New methods. portant recommendations made by the George A. Whitney va. George E. Bliss. Or­ Something to know. and the southwest quarter of tbe northwest quar- CATARRH. New home treatment. Unsut- Ovid, St. Louis, Ithaca and Mt. Pleas­ der that security for coats be filed in 10 days. tersection five, all in townstrln of Victor, in said passed and cheap.sap. Commissioner are that a complete list ant, the Mt. Pleasant Manufacturing Charles E. Pbilopson vs. Frank A. Bement. It may be worth something to koow county;lot three block fl'ty-six,in said village of GUARANTITEE ~ to cure every esse of Dyspepsia of pensioners be published, and that a Co., and the Ithaca Milling Co. He Trespass on tbe case. Dismissed. that tbe very best medieiue for restoring St. Johns —Dated September 14. 1897. Sick Headache,s. Piles, Tape Worm and Stricture. formerly owned 3.000 acres of timbered The father in the McMillan arson case tbe tired out nervous system to a healthy WILLIAM BYRNE, WHO will give special attention to difficult law be passed providing that no pension Administrator of the estate of John Scriven, de ­ cases and to cases other nhysician have failed to and farming lands in Gratiot connty, from Watertown, has been discharged, vigor is E'ectric Bitters. This medicine ceased. cure. Persons applying for treatment will please be granted to the widow of any soldier and large tracts of about equal amount the evidence elicited from the witnesses is pnrely vegetable, acts by giving tone to bring two or three ounces of urine for analysis. who shall marry hereafter. in Clinton and Isabella counties. He the nerve centres in the stomach, gently TATE OK MICHIGAN—Tn the Circuit Those who are unable to call, can write full par­ constructed and furnished the Steel for the prosecution was not sufficient to stimulates the Liver and Kidneys, and Court for the Couoty of Clinton. In Chan ­ ticulars of their case and have medicine sent by Hotel, at a cost of $65,000, and bad the cery. Lucv A. Tobias, complainant, vs. Cbmles L. express, with full instructions bow to be taken. Mayor Maybury is already men ­ convict. N ew proceedings may be com aids these organs in throwing off impuri ­ Willard and Nettle J. Willard, defeudents. Suit Tbe firm of Drs. B. 8. A Co., were incorporated laus for an $80,000 residence on the menced against the son. ties in the blood. Electric Bitters im­ pending in tbe circuit court for tbe county of several yean, since with a capital of $50,000, hence tioned as a possible democratic nominee Block north of his late residence. He Clmtou in chancery,at St Johnson the 24th day you take no chances if you employ them. They proves the appetite, aids digestion, and is of September. A, D. 1897. In this cause it appear­ are responsible and well-known. Address for governor next fall. IJe would un ­ formerly owned about one-sixth of all Llceused to Wed. pronounced by tlmse who have tried it as ing from affidauit on file, that tbe deferideuts. doubtedly make a strong candidate, the realty in St. Johus. Date. Name and Residence. Age. the veiy best blood purifier and nerve Cbailes L. Willard and Net tie J. Willard, a-e not residents of tbia state, but both reside at Oakland DRS. B. S. & CO., but he is needed in his native city to His interests in the west were still Nov. II—Wm. J. Cooper. Fowler...... 20 tonic. Try it. Sold for 60 cents or $1.00 larger. He was there engaged in the Grace Dunning, 8t. Johns ...... 22 in the State ot California, on motion ol V. II. and LOCK BOX ICO, further the cause of lower taxation and Nov. 11—Henry Krumm, Riley...... 22 per bottle at Fihtew & Millmnu ’s Drug H. H. Smith, complainant ’s solicitors. It is ordered lumbering, raucb and mining business. Store. ____ 2 that tae said defeudents do each cause their ap­ good government. Governors often be­ He owned half of the city of Hunting- Sophia Feaot, Riley...... 10 pearance to be entered herein within four months ton, Oregon, also a large interest in the Nov. 17 —Earl Acker, Bengal...... 21 A Horrible Railroad Accident from tbe date of ibU order, and in case of their Muskegon, - Mich. come nonentities, but the mayor of a Island City Mercantile & Milling Co., Eva Van Amburg^Bengal...... 18 or either of their appearance that they cause an large and growing city has an opportu ­ Isa daily chronicle In our papers; also tbe answer to the complainant ’s bill of complaint to Island City, Oregon, as well as several death or some dear friend, who bad died with be filed, and a copy thereof to be served on said nity to lead a life of usefulness. stores and fiouring mills. He was also POMONA GRANGE MEET- consumption, whereas if be or she bad taken complainant ’s solicitors within twenty days after the owner of the town site of Hilgard, Otto's Cure for Throat and Lung diseases in service on them or either of them of a copy of time, life would have been rendered happier said bill, and notice of this order; and that In de ­ Tiie Grand Ledge Republican shows Oregon, and had a quarter interest in An Interesting Convention With Repre­ and perhaps saved. Heed the warning. It fault thereof. Mid bill be taken as confessed by six copper mines that were supposed to sentatives from Y’arlous Townships. you have a cough or any affection of the the said non-resident defeudents. Aod it is furth ­ D.L.HUNT unmistakable signs of disloyalty. In be valuable, aud some gold mines in Throat and Lungs call at C- K. VanSlckle's. er ordered, that within twenty days the said com­ speaking of the mayoralty contest in Idaho. He was a stockholder in the Clinton County Pomona Grange met sole agent, and get a trial bottle free. Large plainant cau8e a notice of this order to be publish ­ with DeWitt Grange Wednesday, Nov. sizes 60c and 28c. 3 ed in THE CLINTON INDEPENDENT, a news ­ Detroit it says: “ Republicans are tired Merchants ’ National Bank, of Portland, paper printed, published and circulating in Mid Oregon, and a number of other banks 10th. The day was fine, the attendance Schedule of Teachers’ Examinations. county, sod that such publication be continued of Pingreeism and his darn foolishness, there, being president of the First Na­ large, and tbe meeting of unusual iuter- there at least once in each week, for six weeks In and we do not blame them much. It is tional, of Island City, the Wallona Na­ est. Grange opened at 11 a. m. in usual Until further notice. Teachers Examinations succession, or that she cause a copy of this order form. Capital, Olive, Delta, South Ri­ will be held as follows; | to be personally served on said non-resident de ­ INSURES... not the defeat of Republicanism in De­ tional, of Enterprise, and the Lagrange fendants, at least twenty days betore tha tlmj pre­ ley, Bingham and Bengal were repre­ St. Johns. High School Room, Third Thurs- : troit, but the defeat of Pingreeism, and National Bank, of Lagrange, and vice day and Friday of August. fer their appearance president of the First' National, of sented. St. Johns Court House, Third Thursday and S. B. DA BOLL, there is much room for rejoicing amidst Union. Mr. ann Mrs. Jerome Dills and Mrs. Friday of October. V.H. AH. H SMITH, Circuit Judge. C. L. Pearce were appointed a commit­ St. Johns, Last Thursday and Friday of Complainant ’s Solicitors. the tears of regret.” The general depression of all manner March Business address, Ionia, Mich. of business in this country, which be­ tee to draft resolutions of sympathy with St Johns, Court House, Third Thursday and (a true copy.) Attest: Farm and Village Property, E. A. Holden, Lecturer of Ingham WILLIAM M. SMITH. Mark Hanna may yet lose his cov­ gan in 1893, brought everything to a Friday of June. churches, school houses, town comparative stand still, and produced County Pomona, aDd Master of Capital Register in Chancery. eted prize, the United States Senator- Grange, who suffered a sad bereavement Certificates of all grades will bo granted at and grange haNls, mercantile great slinnKage of values, was the be­ the examinations of St Johns in August and ORTGAGE SALE.—Default having been risks against losses by Fire, ship, Charles L. Kurtz, former chair­ ginning of his financial downfall, which in the death of his wife recently. March. Certificates of the second and third made in the payment ot a certain mort­ man of the Ohio republican state cen ­ culminated in his failure in the sum ­ The question of tbe government es­ grades will be granted at all other examina ­ Mgage dated the 10th day of September, A. D. 1889, Lightning, and Cyclone. Offi­ tablishing postal savings banks was well tions. executed by Lettlc A Reed and Nathan K. Reed of tral committee, has pronounced against mer of 1896. It is believed that his fail­ All examinations will begin at 9 o’clock a. the township of Olivh. Clinton County, Michigan, ce at Hunt's Drug Store, St. ure and inability to pay dollar for dollar discussed, the patrons all favoring it. m. to Thomas Hope of St. Johns, Michigan; which Johns. him, and claims that before the caucus A dinner first-class in all its appoint ­ Respectfully, of bis indebtedness, which it had been k. M. WINSTON, mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register Companies represented: Con ­ is held Hanna will have dropped out of liis desire to do, rested so heavily upon ments was then served, after which of Deeds for Clinton County in Liber 71 of Mort­ grange was again called. A song was Commissioner of Schools gages on page 60, on the 10th day of September A. cordia, American Central, Re­ sight as a senatorial candidate. his mind as to slowly but surely cause D. 1809; which said mortgage was afterwards on his death, while paralysis was the most given by Dewitt Grange, and an address tbe fifth day of March, A. D. 1897, duly assigned liance, British American, Dele- apparent trouble. Had it not been for of welcome by Mrs. Ella Pike, which by the said Thomas Hope to Emma A. Hope by ware, Citizens of Missouri, TnE San Jose scale, the worst of all made all feel glad they were there. assignment duly recorded in the >ame office, in the general depression, which ruined Liber 81 of Mortgages on page 883, on tbe 17th day Peninsular Mutual Fire Insur ­ insect pests, has been discovered in many men financially, Mr. Steel, in Dell Mosher responded in a few well of May A. D. 1897, and there being now due and twelve orchards and two nurseries in common with others, would undoubt ­ chosen words. Hattie Kinney, Bessie, Dr. F. B. unpaid upon said mortgage for principal and in ­ ance Co., Limited, Penn. Mut ­ edly have been driving business as in Jennie and Perry tower favored Pomo­ WILL BE AT terest ciget hundred aud ten (810) dollars, aud no ual Life, Merchants and Michigan. Every effort is being made na with recitations. Several questions proceedings having been taken at law or in equity to prevent the spread of this destroyer early days. How uncertain the things to recover the same or any part thereof, whereby Travelers Accident. of this life are. were presented and well discussed. The Steel Hotel. Friday, Dec. 3. the power of sale contained in said mortgage is It will pay you to see me of fruit trees. We think we know the feelings of the Mrs. Amando Gunnison read an ex­ now operative. Notice Is hereby given that the cellent paper on “ Woman ’s Work in the said ■••ortgage will be foreclosed an 1 tbe premises before insuring your property, people of this community, where Mr. therein described will be sold according to law, at Tiie division of the state of New Steel had resided since 1856, and we feel Grange.” It was voted to request the public auction to tbe highest bidder at the west being in a position to save you York, forming the State of Manhattan perfectly safe in saying that there is not county papers to publish it. iront door ol the Court House, In the village of St. something. The success of a just person who will say that he was Mr. and Mrs. Clemens were elected Johns, State ol Mich'gan, (that being the building out of \he sixteen eastern counties, will therein is held the (firouit Court for th* Count) ’ various local mutual companies not an honest, upright, liberal, public- delegates to the State Grange. of Clinton,) on Saturday the llth day of De­ be strongly urged at the next session of spirited and valuable citizen. Look After supper grange was again called, cember A. D. 1R97, at one o’clock in the after­ even under sometimes indiffer ­ the legislature of that state. about vou and see what he has done for with a large crowd in attendance. Song noon. Tbe mortgaged ptemises to be sold de ­ ent and unskillful management, the upbuilding of the business, social —DeWitt Grange. scribed therein as “The East fifty (60) acres of the “ What is Happiness and Where Can West half (W h) of the Southeast qnarter (8 E It) has resulted in a large saving to The increased acreage of wheat sown and religious interests of St. Johns, lie of section number seven (7) in township of Olive, their patrpns, however, the has been a warm friend to the young, It be Found? ” was well discussed by County of Clinton sod State of Michigan ” Which in Michigan this fall, as compared with tiie unfortunate, the poor and those Sisters Gunnison and Norris and Broth­ said premises will be told as one parcTe and to sat­ liability to heavy assessments isfy tbe amonn due and coats of foreclosure as the fall of 1896, is estimated at 6 per who are obliged to labor. After bis ers Corbin, Burke and others. provided by law.—Dated September loth, A. D. in case of disaster deters many cent. death Henry Young, a poor but big- Recitations were given by Perry Tew- 1897, EMMA HOPE, from utilizing these institu ­ hearted citizen, who had received many er, Hattie Kinney, Bessie. Jennie aud J. C. Fltnn , - Assignee, Josie Pearce. Instrumental music, Attorney for Assigneeat> tions. Their limited field ex­ he state navisun hank kind words and favois at the hands of pose the insured to a possible OF FOWLER. Mr. Steel, said to a fellow-citizen: “1 Genevieve Brinkerhoff, song by Agnes ORTGAGE SALE.—Default having been T wonder where I can get some flowers. Pike and Ida Lewis. “Women —the made in the conditions at a mortgage grevious excess over the general 3APITAL, 115 WO. I want some to tie placed upon Mr. equal of man,” was well discussed. Mexecuted br John T. Smith and Lydia A.Smith average, while the financial in ­ Steel s casket. He lias been a good Some of the ladies even admitted they to Robert Burnet, dated July 17, 1896, and record ­ NET ASSETS OF STOCKHOLDERS, I903.fr C. friend to me.” Such are the universal thought women were equal and even a ed July 18.1891, In tbe office of tbe Register of ability of a portion of their Deeds forClinton county, in Michigan, in Liber 88 membership might cast the en- FRANK GRULER, President. expressions amortfc our less fortunate little ahead of man. A song then clos­ of Mortgages, on page 298; on which mortgage citizens. It is an universal verdict of ed the evening's entertainment. All there It claimed to be due at the date of this notice, burden on a comparatively few. FREDERICK SCHEMER. Vice-President. expressed themselves as well pleased Y REASON OF RfcrEA 1’fcD REQUESTS I two hundred and eighteen dollars and thirty-six W. H. SNELLING, Cathie) our people that St. Johns has sustained B’ have de<14«d U visit St. Johns once In flva cents, besides an attorney fee of fifteen dollars, a great loss in the death of Mr. Steel. with the entire session. weeks, and will be at the private parlor of Tbe stipulated in said motgage to be paid , should any DIRECTORS: The deceased became a Free Mason Steel Hotel, where I can be consulted free dpon all proceedings be taken to foreclose said mortgage ; Constantine Feldpouech, Frederick Schemer as early as 1857, and for many years had cases. Everything confidential. All are requested and no sdlt or proceeding at law or in equity hav­ The Peninsular W. H. Hnelllng, Michael SpiUley, A PLEASANT TIME. to bring two ounces of urine. Charges moderate, ing been instituted to recover any part of the debt been a member of St. Johns Comman- * and So Incurable cases taken. I always make dis ­ secured by said mortgage; therefore, by virtue of A. E. Dutcher, Frank Gruler. dery. He spent the year 1884 visiting eases of women and children a specialty, also the power of sale In said mortgage contained, and Constantine Gruler. in England, Ireland and Scotland. He Wm Reported By All Who Attended the chronic diseases. I have disposed of my local buai- of the statute In such case made and provided, Mutual Fire Ins. Co. Party Given by Mr*. E. T. Huge* Eor ness in order to take the road, expressly forth* notice is hereby given that on January had talked of repeating the visit at some benefit of chronic sufferers. Come and see die. It 29. 1898, at one o’clock in the afternoon, *M

mAtmmmmmm wt'r’ywr. CLINTON INDEPENDENT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1897

IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. Awarded BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Roy ml mmkem (lie food pare, Highest Honors —World ’s Fair, wholemome mud delicious. Grand Ledge had but one death to re­ THE PENNY STORE Barbers. port in October. DR Continues to Save You Money on Every FunhaNe. ACOB rOKKCH, rletor of The Centra J Barber Shop. ■nd children ’s bslr One hundred deer licenses were issued •Ulng a specially. Good bath room* IneonnecUon in Shiawassee county. Violin aud ether urine* : musician* ’ on i tit*, etc. The Express says Durand is to have '|>AC1K1C BARBER SHOP- W. W. Fergus- a three-story brick hotel. -KT on, Proprietor Go to tht Pad tie Barber North Star, Gratiot County,* is to have Shop, under Wilson ’s Clothing Store, St. Johns, Rofuuiza Mich., for flrst-c)a*s work Shaving, hair a $1,500 school building cutting, shampooing, etc , done In tbe latest w style* of tbe tonaorial art' There are now 619 inmates of the sol­ diers home at Grand Rapids. W CREAM Ed Smith, living near Lansing, raised Soles r Attorneys. over 400 bushels ot corn on three acres. KW IN NEVI.It A NVKi A. »*. AT- The Lansing Electric street railway is L TOKNEY. Over Sund ay’* Grocery. 1404 being extended to the Agricultural Col­ DWIN H. LVON, Attorney at Law, St. ley BAKING E John*. Mlcb. Office over Kendrick's store. An increase of pension has been O »* A CLUING," NORTON 4k DOG LING, We keep the Celebrated “Bonanza” kj Attorney* at Law. Office over St. Job na Nation- granted to Erastus il. Smith, IIub- • 1 Bauk. 1696. bardston. Shoe Taps Guaranteed to be Better ILL 11. lfrdust into tbq creek, destroying the fish. Gntbam. W.O. Tlrrelf, Mrs P. 8. G. H. M ANN, D. D. S. Office over E. Meacham has been appointed post­ Hildreth, Albert Tucker, C. D. Spaulding & Co.’s hardware, oppo­ master at Bannister, Gratiot county, He was fined $5 and costs.—Carson City H. D. MCCABE, P- M. site The Steel Hotel. Surgery a vice George C. Douglas, removed. Gazette. specialty. Office hours, 8 to 12 a. m., 1:30 to 6 p. m., 7 to 8. evening. Mr. John Hicks slipped and fell upon More hog cholera. C. E. Hodgman Harper’s Weekly, the walk on State street west, Tuesday has lost ten tine porkers during the past K. COKIilN, M. IL, I). D. S. To get last, and somewhat injured himself. The numbers of Harper’s Weekly I FINEST IN • tbebenefitoftheexpeneuce,medical know- few days. Others are killing their hogs 00 :e and surgical skill which are indispensable to The wife of Birdsley Brooks present ­ to prevent the spread of the disease. — during November will contain letters ectlon of result* in dentistry, apply to Corbin ed him with a line son which tipped the Lyons Herald. from Tappan Aaney, the Weekly's cor­ ^3Son, St. Johns. sales at 7 pounds, one day last week. respondent to the Klondike; an account There has beeu a slight change in the Justice Peacock, of Corunna, fined of the recent fleet mantcuvres. entitled D. M. time card. Trains 14 and 15 will Mrs. Scranton, of Vernon, Shiawassee “ With the North Atlantic Squadron, ” I TOWN Physicians. county, $25 and costs for brutal treat’ now run as far as Grand Rapids only. ment of her brother’s children. The with four full page illustrations, by R. F. H. DO DOE, HI. D ■, Surgeon and Ho George D. Cooper, who has been con ­ Zogbaum; and articles on the Chicago o • meopathlc Pbyslciau. Office aud residence fined to bis house five weeks by sick­ case will be appealed. and New York horse shows; on "The >ver Spaulding A Co.’s hardware, epp. Tbe Steel. ness, is out again and ready for busi ­ Ernest Smith, of GraDd Ledge, who Zionite Movement,” by the Rev. Clifton If you have not visited Hamilton ’s New Studio, C. DUNN, M. !>., Physician and Sur- ness. recently lost a foot by the accidental H. Levi; on “Crespo’s Two Monu ­ __ ,, geon. Office over Spaulding A Company ’* St. Johns Tent, K. OTM.is of firing discharge of a gun in the hands of a ments; ” and on “The Making of a Big you should do so at once. We can readily convince hardware store, St. Johns, fetch. 1367 companion, was presented with $75 by Gun. ” Y L. KNAPP) .71. U., Physician and a special inducement for new members. his associates in the chair factory. you we are the only Up-to-Dute Yvorkinen in Clinton Js Surgeon. Office at residence, flrat house Enquire of Sir Knights Scott or Wash- toutC h of the M. E. church. St. Johns. 1357 bum. Game and fish warden J W Urie in ­ county. We are constantly studying the Latest Styles forms us that local laws prohibit spear­ M AKT, M. D., Physician and 8ur- C. F. and F. W. Knapp want 200 and always have them. We take pride in our Yvork • geon. Eureka. Mich. 1217 ladies to visit their greenhouse and ing in Maple River at any time. The I leave orders for cut flowers for Thanks ­ general laws permit spearing in other gg and like to show it because it brings us patronage. We W. PObLIKH Physician and Surgeon, inland streams through December, Jan ­ • Office over the State Bank of St Johns. Kesi- giving tables. THE Jlence corner Caas and Ottawa street*. 1284 The next meeting of L. L. C. will be uary and February. —Carson City Ga­ 2g make a Specialty of Copying and Enlarging, and our zette. v in.i. FONT, III. II., Physician andSui held at Mrs J. YVheats. Subject for 00gg Line of Picture Frames are of the very Latest Styles sO, geon. Office over H. L. Hicks' milliner table talk, "The extermination of birds A young man, 28 years old, named ROYALST.JOHN 00 store, No. 14 Clinton avenue. Residence, corne and theirplumage.” William Dyer, whose home is in De- • v- • and prices reasonable. Our gallery is the best equip­ 00 »f Lansing and Rodgers vtreets, St. Johns, Mich. YVitt, was cared for at police headquar ­ P 00 Reassuring: A passenger on a rapid ped of any in the county, and we can and will furnish 00 II. HAVENS, iTI. D., Homoeopathic electric car. seeing the many hair­ ters last night. He was taken ill on the H. J. G. Cigars 00 W Physician and Surgeon. Office over R. J, breadth escapes, became alarmed and street with some mental trouble, and you with the very best of work. No customer allowred 00 wood:oodruff ’s shoe store. 1183 said to the motorman: “ How often do was taken in charge by bis father. Lan ­ 00 to go away dissatisfied if we know it. 00 lt A. J. WIGGINS, Physician and Sur ­ you kill a man on this line? ” “ Only sing Journal. Manufactured 00 D geon. Office over Sullivan's clothing ouce, ” was the prompt reply. It is Pompeii now, with two “ i’s.’ 00 store, St. Johns, Mich. 1344tf Harrison Sherman, formerly of this The postoffice department has issued its m -r 00 E. UILLAM, IH. D., Physician an» village, aud for the last two years en- 00 • Surgeon. Office at Residence, opposite court ukase, decreeing another “ i” to the an ­ 00 Shouse, west. Office hour* to 4 p. m , exceptWed- aged in the bazaar business at Benton cient town of Gratiot county. YVell, 00 aeaday,...... then 6 to 9 p. m. U8S flarbor, has removed to Kalamazoo, y can have their own way about the E.W.GOULD&CO 00 where he has re-opened in the same line 00 lt. ERNEST SCHEMER, Physician and lling. but they never can make us £•* J. HAMILTON. 00 Surgeon, Office over C. Gruler ’s store of business. Success to him. call it Pom pay-ye; so now! —Gratiot ilti ST. JOHNS. 00 DFowler, Mich. 1461 There will be a chicken pie supper at County News. j ...... 00 the hall in Greenbush the evening of THE UP-TO-DATE PHOTOGRAPHER. 00 > K. BECKWITH, M. I)., OCULIST AND the 25th, for the benefit of the Epworth Willett Chase, aged about 30 years. I 00 •• AUR1ST, 225 E. Main St., Ionia, Mich. as found in the barn, on the premises ...... 000 League. Proceeds to be used in build ­ of Si Johnson, in Venice township, last Undertaking. ing church. All are cordially invited. Friday, with his throat cut and his Ladies, bring your own handkerchiefs. body bathed in blood. He w’as dead W. INGKAHAtU, UNDERTAKER Can be spared: “The fiy,” says an when found, and death had apparently S• Walker Street Eaat, St. Johns, Mich. exchange, “ the same festive little indi ­ been quick after the infliction of the 1403 vidual that all summer has been explor­ terrible gash. Cause, despondency, re­ ing bald heads, sampling butter, sugar sulting in temporary insanity. —Corunna PROSPERITY and other things on which his presence Journal. rand Troll Railway System. is not desired, doing his best to keep the Chas. Brower, aged seventeen, broth- BJkWTM, QtkJk’UB sleepy ones awake, and convincing the er of Mrs. Zack Payne of this village, Is surely ’coming, and while almost Has made an early start this year and has left a very Arrival and Departure of Trains wide-awake ones that life is not always had a narrow escape from a fatal acci-! i* „„„ At St. Johns. pleasant —is taking his lingering depar ­ dent Sunday while returning from hunt- j everyone feels that they can afford large supply of pretty and useful Holiday Goods for ture. ” ing iu company with a cousin. The some of the luxuries of life, they both old and young, at his headquarters, Heller’s IN EFFECT OCT A, 1897. The following is said to be a sure cure young man was loaded down with game • « t Rt iOWPSi We also have lots of New Goods to Yvhich a a s s a a a a a a for Klondike fever: “ Piek out a morn ­ and in climbing over a brush heap his W18h t0 purchase tnem at me lowesi Bazar. • a. a a « a. 0. a. a, a « ing next winter when the mercury is be­ gun was discharged. The charge tore | market price. In looking up a firm we invite the attention of our customers. Following <52S^g S e U s S low zero, shoulder a pick and go into the flesh of the palm ot his left hand, —;n thai If) C4 CO rs vf 2 m « £> the woods before breakfast; dig a hole then took effect in his left side ovor the who Wl!l 9el1 y°u «oods m th“fc way* are the prices of some of our Goods: sixteen feet deep; come beck to the heart, tearing oflhthe flesh to the ribs j look clear up to the head of Clinton . a a a a a a a a a a house at night and eat a small piece of o“??hteheu Ktl‘rrK,H^flK? At.™., where you will find a firm Men ’s Warm Mittens ...... 15c 10-qt Pall...... 9c w * C. O. * =5 e» N a. A o. buffalo robe and sleep in the woodshed. 5 a 2 R s 8 Men ’s Leather Faced Mittens ...... 25c 14-qt Pall...... —...... 16c ~ a s n Ss s« &a Repeat the dose as often as necessary. ” —St. Louis Republican-Leader. trom whom you can purchase new, Ladies wool Mittens ...... 10c 2-qt covered Pail...... 6c —Exchange. fresh goods at the lowest prices. You Children's wool Mittens ...... 10c 5-qt Milk Pan ...... 58c A good number of the voung friends NORTH OLIVE Boys’ wool Mittens ...... 10c Tea and Coffee Pots each...... 9c of Miss Bessie Craun ’s, gave her a sur ­ can purchase from them prise on the evening of Nov. 2. 1897, Men ’s wool Socks 2 pair...... 26c Nlckle-plated Tea or Coffee Pots...... 41c From Our Correspondent. Ladles' seamless fleece-lined Hose...10c Nicklo-platcd Tea Kettle...... 96c which they precented to her a beautiful Mrs. Mark Gage health is very poor. 1847 Rogers Bro.s’ Knives and Forks album. The evening was pleasantly extra heavy wool Hose....~~.85c Copper-bottom Boilers...... 65c There will be an auction on the prem­ at $8.00 per doz. Children ’s fleece-lined Hose...... 10c Galvanized iron Tubs each 45c, 55c,...65c spent with games and other amuse ­ ises of the late Philo Van Vreet, next 8-day, naif hour strike Clock for $2.00. ments. Refreshments were served and Ladies ’ gold filled case Elgin Works Handsome decorated Lamps 65o, 75c Galvanized Iron Pails 15o, 19c, and. ...21c at the small hour of one all returned to Friday, Nov. 19. and $125 each. Granite Pie Plates, Sc, 10c. and ...... 12c 1*23•o o -j *d •If a for $7.00. Stove Pipe Joint ...... 10c Granite Basins, each 10c, loc, and ...... 18c a m ^ a l 3 their homes wishing her many Little Glelina Page, who has been Gents ’ $7.00 gold filled 20-year case S S 55 m * t S * o “ pleasant times. very sick for the last seven-weeks at the best made, for $3.50. Elbow each...... 8o Granite wash Basins, Re, 18c, and .....22c *S 2 * £ i a The Gratiot Journal says of the pro­ home of her grandparent Mr. A. Taylor, Can get your watch cleaned and war- Corrugated each Elbows...... -...... 16c Kettle Covers all sizes, eacb...... 6c isiij s jected electric railway: “ We believe it is so improved that she will be taken rented for 50c. O s 3 3 ® w would be a great thing for the towns home this week. Main Springs, best made, warrented Don ’t forget to come and see our Gold Filled Finger along the route. ” The Gratiot Herald Mrs. Randall of St Johns spent a port­ one year, for 50c. which we sell for 25c and 50 cents each giving a 5-year llzll says upon the same subject: “ If such Call and see the bargains you can get encouragement is given the enterprise ion of last week witn hergranddaughtej guarantee. SSi mi* as the present outlook seems to assure, Mrs. Eva YVilkens. Mrs. Knapp of St. from there is no doubt that before another Johns also visited her nephew's Floyd Sleeping anil Parlor Car Service. winter an electric line between Lansing YVilken ’s and her brotner ’s Peter YVilk- WEST-BOUND. and St. Louis will be an accomplished en ’s. HELLER S BAZAAR 10:47 a. in. train has parlor car to Grand Rapids. A large number of the friends of Floyd Extra charge 25 cent*. fact.” _ PORTER & EMMONS 7:69 p. ra. train has parlor car to Grand Haven, YVilkins gathered at his home last Fri­ Extra charge 25 cent*. Connect* with steamer for Re Notation*. day evening, it being bis twenty-third Ulil w au keo St. Johns , Mich., Nov. 17,1807. birthday, and gave him a complete sur- The evening train leaving St. Johns at 7:59 con ­ Whereas. amid general prosperity as an or­ prise. ^ _____ nect* with the evening boat for Milwaukee, and der, our Tent has Hiram been visited by death, leaves for the east on the arrival of tbe boat in the and taken ftom our ranks Sir Knight John L. morning...... Tucker; and OLIVE. On and after Nor 17, traiua No 14 and 15 will not Whereas. In this loss which we sustain, we HARMON k run west of Graud Rapids recognize that a worthy knight has fallen In From Our Correspondent. EAST BOUND. the prime of life, respected by all; therefore, 8-25 a. in, train ha* parlor car to Detroit. Extra Resolved. That we heartily extend to those Edward Locher Is attending court as charge 25 cento. Pullman parlor car from Detroit bereaved, our deepest sympathy and the con ­ a juror in St. Johns. to Toledo connecting with sleener for the East and solation of all true Knights, hoping that the John Apthorp, of Riley, has gone to WILLIAMS9 New York. burdens have been lightened and the way northern Michigan hunting deer. 6:23 p. m. train has parlor car to Detroit. Extra' made brighter, because of the relation be­ SICK or WELL charge 26 cenla. and Pullman ateeper from Detroit tween us as Sir Knlgnts. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Crist, of Eaton MERCHANT to Toronto, Suspension Bridge, Buflhlo. Philadel ­ Resolved, that these resoluUons be printed county, visited friends in Olive and phia and New York. in Thk ClInton Indepkndknt , and n copy tie 1:67 a. m. train has through day parlor cars and sent to the bereaved family. DeWitt last week. TAILORS . . sleeper from Windsor to Suspension Bridge, Buffa ­ A L. 8TAOE, The little daughter of Frank Dunlap lo, New York and Boston. WM.O. HOLMES, broke her arm last week. Dr. Palmer, 8:26 a. in. and 12:TO p. in. train connect* at Du ­ GEO. H. SCOTT, You ’ll rand with C. A G. T. Wv. for Chicago. _ Commit ee. of St. Johns, reduced the fracture. Have opened a Tailoring busi­ 8:25 a. m. and 5:28 p. in. train* connect at Durand with C 8 A M for Saginaw and Bay City and with Card of Thanks. Mrs, Ed. Moses, of DeWitt, was lying ness in St. Johns and are now at death ’s door the last your scribe C A O T Dlv. for Pt. Huron and uattle Creek. We desire to express our heartfelt gratitude ready to make Suits at the E. H. HUGHES. A.O. P. A., Chicago, III. to our friends for their many favors bestowed beard from her. No hopes of her re­ Find Relief BEN FLETCHER, Trav. Pass. Agi., Detroit, M . THOS. BROMLEY, Agent. 8t. John*. Mich. and the kindly sympathy extended to us in covery. Lowest possible prices consist ­ our late bereavement. Also to the Sir Knights Miss Hattie Kinnev closed the fall for their loyalty, under whose auspices our term of school at the Brown school last ent with good work. son and brother was burled. Also, for the Saturday. 8he is engaged for the win ­ ATAbSEtlOOD ter in the same district. lovely flowers given by the K. O. T. M., and OR Distress and Pains j

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KUUKHA. There Is Nothing So Good. The Independent. From Our Correspondent. There is nothing just as good as Dr. Mrs. .Louisa Wadsworth is qu iteill. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Bible study at O. P. Ingersoll's Sat Coughs, and Colds, so demand it and do OEOKOE 8 COKBIT, urday. not permit the dealer to sell you some EVERY LIVE FRANK E. DeWITT. I substitute. He will not ciaim there is G. CLAIR STOCK, f Mrs. Mary Ilinkley visited friends in anything better, but in order to make St Johns last week. moreprolit he may claim something else -THE- Mrs. Eva Morris and children of St to be just as good. You want Dr. Kind ’s MAN, WOMAN and CHILD Johns visited relatives here last week. New Discovery because you know it to be The E. V. aid society will meet with safe and reliable, and guaruteed to do Mrs. Clemens Wednesday Nov. 24th. good or money refunded. For Coughs, Wants the Best Goods to be had for the Money. Clinton Go, Savings Bank Albert Mullet and bride, of Shepard Colds, Consumption and for all affections ST. JOHNS. MICH. visited bis sister Mrs. Mary ilixon last of Throat, Chest and Lungs, there is noth ­ week. ing so good as is Dr. King’s New Discov­ This being the Fact don ’t you think it to your interest to at least investigate the Lines Pajs 8 Per Cent. Interest on Deposits. 33 members of M. W. A. Lodge of St ery. Trial bottle free at Fildew & Mill- Johns visited Lite Eureka lodge Friday man ’s drug store, 8t. Johns. Regular size of Shoes and Rubbers we sell. We claim we have the best goods in the Market at 50 cents aud $1.00. 3 Loan* Money on Approved Bonds and evening. Prices a Little Lower than others. Come and see and we will prove our assertion. Beal Estate Security. The Fulton aid society met at the Evangelical paisonage in this place last Tub Independent and Detroit Free OFFICERS: Wednesday. Press, one year, $1.50. Mrs. Delphia Tripp and Mrs. Clara A J. Baldwin , Pres. P. E. Walsworth , Tres, BUY LAMBERIYILLE “M PROOF” RUBBRES BEST IN IK WORLD. a. Pennell . Vc-Pres. R. C. Dkxtkb Asst. Tres Bank visited Mrs. Martha Van Sickle Do You Want Goldl in Maple Rapids Thursday. Everyone desires to keep informed on THE LOCAL. MARKETS. Walter Burk commenced school in Youkon, the Klondyke and Alaskan the Richmoud district Monday, and old fields. Send 10c for large Compen- Lillie Cleland in the Eagle district. ium of vast information and big color MERCANTILE CO S SHOE DEFT The grain elevators and produce houses S of 8t. Johns will be closed on Thanksgiving Mr. aud Mrs. Wm Smith who have map to Hamiltou Pub. Co., Indianapo ­ been making an extended visit in Shep lis, Ind. m m m Day. ard returned Tuesday of last week. St. Johns , Mich., November 18,1897. May Post aud Josie Crater of St We have first class facilities fordo ­ The following are the prices paid in cash for Johns visited Mrs. M. A. flulse last ing job printing ’Try us next time. The Trouble Over. produce in thlB market: Friday and Saturday. A prominent man In town exclaimed the Wheat, white. No. 1, 85. “ red, No. 2, 85. Married Nov. >1,1897 at the residence llucklin ’s Arnica Salve. other day: "My wife has been wearing out Oata. 19021. of the officiating Justice J. L. Eagle, The Best Salve in the world for Cuts her life from the effects of Dyspepsia, Liver the stoves Clover Seed, 92.«O0#3.OO. Nelson Hill, of Greenbush and Mre. Alsike. 94.00—$4.50. Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Complaint and Indigestion. Her case baffled and ranges Hay. $4 00 to 9»i.50. Anna Allen, of Fulton. Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblanes, the skill of our best physicians. After using Beans. .75. Last week while workmen were digg­ Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi­ three packages of Bacon ’s Celery King for the bearing this trade mark Rye, 42. ing gravel in Greenbush gravel pit on Nerves she is almost entirely well.” Keep Potatoes. .30® 10. tively cures Piles, or no pay required. 4 are to-day making more Onions, 50. Mrs. Jackson's farm the skeleton of a is guranteed to give perfect ‘satisfaction your blood in a healthy condition by the use gagg*MK Butter, .15®.16 man, sitting in an upright position, was of this great vegetable compound. Call at C- ~rtl6 World ’s Be9* ’ homes comfortable Eggs, .15®. 16. or money refunded. Price 25 cents per Tallow, .02. exhumed, the skull, lower teeth and box. For sale by Fildew & Millman, at E. VanSickle ’s, sole agent, and get a tria- Corn, ear, .10012. most of the Loues were in a well pre­ St Johns and Fowler. package free. Large sizes 50c and 25c. 4 and happy than any other brand in ex­ Lard, .06. served state. Hides .07. istence. They are made in all styles and Pelts, .25075 Beef, live 8.0003.50 UUPLAIN. Lizes, both for Cooking and Heating, and are Beef, dressed, 6.CO06 5O. Pork, live, 3.0003.10 sold at prices to suit the purse of the rich or Pork, dressed, 4.oo

IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. Awarded BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Royal makes the food pure, Highest Honors —World ’s Fair, wholesome and delicious. Grand Ledge had but one death to re­ THE PENNY STORE Barbers. port in October. DR Contiuues to Save You Money on Every Purchase. ACOil FOEKCH, proprietor of The Centra Barber Shop. Ladles ’ and cblldrea ’a hair One hundred deer licenses were issued uttingaapecialiy.| j. Good bath roome in connection in Shiawassee county. Violin end other stringsat ; musicians ’ oulflte, etc. The Express says Durand is to have ACIFIC BARBER SHOP— W. W. Fergus­ a three-story brick hotel. on, Proprietor Uo to the Pacific Barber PShop, under Wtlaon'a Clothing Store, St. Johns, North Star, Gratiot County, is to have bonanza Mich., for flret-claas work. Shaving, hair a $1,500 school building cutting, shampooing, etc., done In the latest There are now 619 inmates of the sol­ styles of the fonsorlal art* diers home at Grand Rapids. W CREAM Ed Smith, living near Lansing, raised HalX Soles Attorneys. over 400 bushels ot corn on three acres. EWI8 KEVtlilNCK, A. H. AT­ The Lausing Electric street railway is TORNEY. Over Buuday ’s Grocery. 1404 being extended to the Agricultural Col- UWIN H. LYON, Attorney at Law, St. lege. BAKING E Johns, Mich. Office over Kendrick's (tore. Jl* A LLL»INti7 NORTON * DOOUNO, An increase of pension has been J Attorneys at Law. Office over St. Johns Natiou- granted to Erastus H. Smith, Hub- We keep the Celebrated ‘‘Bonanza ” I Sank. 1590. bardston. Shoe Taps Guaranteed to be Better ILL H. BKUNftON, Attorney at w and POWDER Solicitor in Chaucery. Office oy Putt ’a A dealer recently purchased 2,000 tons than any Other. W of hay in Pewamo, but is unable to get MOST PERFECT MADE. troceryrtore. ___ 1816 cars to ship it. A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free j. Famictso WbR JOHN H. FKDKWA. hkney b. WXL'SIDEK from Ammonia, Alurn or any other adulterant. TTEDFWA A WAl.KKIIIUe, Attorneys The people of Ithaca will vote, Nov This Is the Season of the Year your A COMPLETE OUTFIT FOR GENERAL i ! at Law, at the old stand. over the “corner 30, upon tiie question of bonding the 40 YEARS THE STANDARD. BOOT AND SHOE REPAIRING. : IE ni/r ittore,” St. Johns, Mich. 1387 AbsolutelyPOWDER Pure village $15,000 for sewer purposes. Shoes need Mending. We therefore remind you to Purhase one of Our «. M. PKKKIN. P. K. PKBRIN. A. J. BALDWIN Labor Commissioner Cox says 120 ers. The defeated side will furnish LJERUINN a IIALDWIN, Attorney* at Michigan people are on the way to the supper at close of contest. We expect L Law and Solicitors in Chancery. Bounty, Klondike, or are preparing to go there. lively times, as there will be over 40 on pension, real estate agents, conveyancers and COMPLETE COBLERS’ OUTFIT for 69ctsmoney loaners. Also examine titlea, pay taxes, Officers of the Gratiot County Agri­ a side. We hope to see every patron on tnd make collections. Business entrusted to their cultural Society: President, Daniel Miss Pike’s side out, for, patrons, your We carry a Complete Assortment of Men ’s, Women's and Children's Underwear, and will rare will be promptly and faithfully attended to. Sharrar; secretary, I N Cowdry; Treas­ presence in the hall will gain so many Save you Money on every Purchase. Office over Wickea’ grocery, Clinton Avenue, St. The Christmas Hobdays are approaching and St. Johns nevor saw such an assortment of lohna, Mich. H88 ROYAL BAKING POWOtR 00., NtW YORK. urer, C A Price. points. Don ’t let us get beaten. I beg of Toys, Dolls, Waxona. Carts and Sleds as the Penny store is showing and at Penny Jas. Hall, of Jasper township, has a you. Think what a grand and noble Store Prices. Thanking the people for past favors and asking a continuance of same YI. H. CA Vll.i;, Attorney at Law, Yours Money to Loan, office head of Clinton six months ’ old calf that weighs 530 victory will be ours if we only do our Wavenue, east side. H83 pounds. This beats the record so far. duty. » BREVITIES. J. WOODRUFF, Justice of the Peace —St Louis Independent. • Office over State Hank. Collections a special­ The board of auditors has restored Advertised Letters. THE PENNY STORE, Rty. Remittances promptly made. 1593tf Save 25 cents for the grand Thanks ­ the former rate of wages to employes giving concert, Thursday evening, Nov. about the state Capitol, janitors being Nov. 18. 1897. WE sue SANTA CLAUS HEADQUARTERS. Dentistry. 25. increased from $50 to $0o per month. Bergeron, J. H. Knapp, Harry Dell A beautiful Crysanthemum for Dregg, Wm. Hosabiook, Mrs. Nellie II. KENYON. Dentist East Walker Thanksgiving at the greenhouse of C. Deputy game warden J. W. Urie ar­ Dourgee, W. R. Soaln, Mr. „e Street. 1133 rested Horace Holmes for running saw Dawson. M M. Thomas. Mrs L. E. F. and F. W. Knapp. Graham, W.O. Tirrelf, Mrs. F. S. * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * >______O. H. MANN, D. D. S. Office over E. Meacham has been appointed post­ dust into the creek, destroying the fish. Hildreth, Albert Tucker, C. D. ******** ******************************************* He was fined $5 and costs.—Carson City ** BO Spaulding A Co.’s hardware, oppo­ master at Bannister, Gratiot county, H. D McCABE, P. M. ** site The Steel Hotel. Surgery a vice George C. Douglas, removed. Gazette. ** specialty. Office hours, 8 to 12 a. gg So m., 1:30 to 5 p. ni., 7 to 8, evening. Mr. John Hicks slipped and fell upon More hog cholera. C. E. Hodgman Harper’s Weekly, ** the walk on State street west, Tuesday has lost ten fine porkers during the past T E. COKBIN, M. D., D. D. 8. To get The numbers of Harper’s Weekly gg FINEST IN ■ Xe the benefit ofthe experience, medical know ­ last, and somewhat injured himself. few days. Others are killing their hogs ** Cledge and surgical skill which are indispensable to The wife of Birdsley Brooks present ­ to prevent the spread of the disease. — during November will contain letters ** perfection of results in dentistry, apply to Corbin ed him with a line son which tipped the Lyons Herald. from Tappan Aaney, the Weekly 's cor­ a Son, St. Johns. Bales at 7 pounds, one day last week. Justice Peacock, of Corunna, fined respondent to the Klondike; an account 11 . There has been a slight change in the Mrs. Scranton, of Vernon, Shiawassee of tne recent fleet manoeuvres, entitled I TOWN. Physicians. D. M. time card. Trains 14 and 15 will county, $25 and costs for brutal treaty *» With the North Atlantic Squadron, ” now run as far as Grand Rapids only. ment of her brother’s children. The with four full page illustrations, by R. F. ** H. DOlitlE, HI. 1>.. Surgeon and Ho George D. Cooper, who has been con­ Zogbaum; and articles on the Chicago ** • ineonathlc Physician. Office aud residence fined to his house live weeks by sick­ case will be appealed. and New York horse shows; on “The ** Jvver Bpauldlpg A Co.’s hardware, opp. The Steel. Ernest Smith, of Grand Ledge, who ** ness, is out again and ready for busi ­ Zionite Movement,” by the Rev. Clifton If you have not visited Hamilton ’s New Studio, gg 171 C. DUNN, M. D., Physician aod Sur- ness. recently lost a foot by the accidental H. Levi; on “Crespo’s Two Monu ­ AJ • geon. Office over Spaulding A Company ’s St. Johns Tent, K. O T M. is offering discharge of a gun in the hands of a ments;” and on “The Making of a Big you should do so at once. We can readily convince %% hardware store, St. Johns, VUeh. 1867 companion, was presented with $75 by Gun. ” ^l E. KNAPP. M. D.. Physician and a special inducement for new members. bis associates in the chair factory. you we are the only Up-to-Date workmen in Clinton gg J* S«rgeon. Office at residence, first house Enquire of Sir Knights Scott or Wash­ •onthC of the M. E. church, 8t. Johns. 1357 burn. Game and fish warden J W Urie in ­ county. We are constantly studying the Latest Styles gg forms us that local laws prohibit spear­ ** it*«’>'. III. U., Physician and Sur- C. F. and F. W. Knapp want 200 and always have them. We take pride in our work H• geon. Eureka. Mich. 1217 ladies to visit their greenhouse and ing in Maple River at any time. The m ** leave orders for cut flowers for Thanks ­ general laws permit spearing in other SMOKE and like to show it because it brings us patronage. We ** W . PULL4KU Physician and Surgeon, inland streams through December, Jan ­ ** • Office over the State Bank of St-Johns. Reel- giving tables. THE... make a Specialty of Copying and Enlarging, and our ** Jience corner Cass and Ottawa streets. 1284 The next meeting of L. L. C. will be uary and February. —Carson City Ga­ ** zette. ** HI. PONT. HI. Ik.. Physician and Sur ­ held at Mrs .1. Wheats. Subject for Line of Picture Frames are of the very Latest Styles ** s. geon. Office over H. L. Hicks’ millinery table talk, ‘’The extermination of birds A young man, 28 years old, named ** store, No. 14 Clinton avenue. Residence, corner William Dyer, whose home is in De- ROYALST.JOHN and prices reasonable. Our gallery is the best equip­ ** of Lansing and Rodgers vtreets, St. Johns, Mich. and tbeirplumage.” m ** Reassuring: A passenger on a rapid Witt, was cared for at police headquar ­ ped of any in the county, and we can and will furnish ** iTl. HAVENN, N. D.y HomoeopathicHo electric car. seeing the many hair­ ters last night. He was takeu ill on the H. J. G. Cigars ** ** W Physician and Surgeon. Office over R. J. breadth escapes, became alarmed and street with some mental trouble, and you with the very best of work. No customer allowed ** Woodruff ’s shoe store. 1133 V ** said to the motorman : “How often do was taken in charge by his father. Lan ­ ** to go away dissatisfied if we know it. ** DtK.’ geon. A. J.Office WIGGINS, over ’ Sullivan'sPhysician andclothing Sur- you kill a man on this line? ” “ Only sing Journal. Manufactured ** ** ~ illl' ...... once, ” was the prompt reply. It is Pompeii now, with two “ i’s.’. * * ** itore, St. Johns, Mich. 1244tf Harrison Sherman, formerly of this The postoffice department has issued its 'm iij*/ ** ** E. (ilLLAff, in. D., Physician and village, and for the last two years en ­ ** ** • Surgeon. Office at Residence, opposite court ukase, decreeing another “ i” to the an- ! ?v.?: ** ** Shouse, west. Office hours to 4 p. in , except Wed ­ gaged in the bazaar business at Benton cient town of Gratiot county. Well,' ** ** nesday, then fi to 9 p. m. 1133 Harbor, has removed to Kalamazoo, they can have their own way about the m E.W.GOULD&CO E ** ** where he has re-opened in the same line ** ** R. ERNEST SCHEMER, Physician and spelling, but they never can make us ! ** J. HAMILTON. ** Surgeon, Office over C, Gruler ’s store of business. Success to him. call it Pom pay-ye; so now! — Gratiot | ST. JOHNS. ** ** DFowler, Mlcb. 1461 There will lie a chicken pie supper at County News. m m ** ** .the hall in Greenbush the evening of ** THK UP-TO-DATE PHOTOGRAPHER. I OB F. BECKWITH, M. D.. OCULIST AND Willett Chase, aged about 30 years, t ** E • AURIST, 225 E. Main 8l„ Ionia, Mich. the 25th, for the benefit of the Epworth was found in the barn, on the premises ri League. Proceeds to be used in build ­ of Si Johnson, in Venice township, last j Undertaking. ing church. All are cordially invited. Friday, with his throat cut and his Ladies, bring your own handkerchiefs. \V. ING It A HAITI. UNDERTAKER body bathed in blood. He was dead ; Walker Street East, St. Johns, Mich. Can be spared: “The fly,” says an when found, and death bad apparently | s. 1403 exchange, “ the same festive little indi ­ been quick after the infliction of the i I vidual that all summer has been explor­ terrible gash. Cause, despondency, re- ’ ing bald heads, sampling butter, sugar suiting in temporary insanity. —Corunna PROSPERITY and other things on which his presence Journal. m Grand Trunk Railway System. is not desired, doing his best to keep the Chas. Brower, aged seventeen, broth- . sleepy ones awake, and convincing the erofMrs. Zack Payne of this village, j Is surely coming, and while almost Has made an early start this year and has left a very Arrival and Departure of Trains wide-awake ones that life is not always had a narrow escape from a fatal acci- pvprvnnp fppio that thev can afford At St. Johns. pleasant —is taking his lingering depar ­ dent Sunday while returning from hunt- ever> one ™ac ,tney a“ora large supply of pretty and useful Holiday Goods for ture. ” ing in company with a cousin. The some of the luxuries of life, they both old and young, at his headquarters, Heller’s IN EFFECT OCT 4, 1897. The following is said to be a sure cure young man was loaded down with game wish to purchase them at the lowest Bazar. We also have lots of New Goods to which a a a s s a a a a a for Klondike fever: “ Piek out a morn ­ and in climbing over a brush heap his - A P. a «* o. a a os c> * ing next winter when the mercury is be­ gun was discharged. The charge tore market price. In looking up a firm we invite the attention of our customers. Following < 5 S a B. 8 3 e 5 s § low zero, shoulder a pick and go into the flesh of the palm ot his left hand, » fi « « v s~ « a a o the woods before breakfast; dig a hole then took effect in his left side ovor the who will sell j’ou goods in that way are the prices of some of our Goods: ♦-j? sixteen feet deep; come back to the heart, tearing offathe flesh to the nbs look clear up to the head of Clinton a a a a a a a a s a <5 house at night and eat a small piece of and then passed through the fleshy part Avenue, where you will find a firm Men ’s Warm Mittens ...... 15c 10-qt Pall...... 9c ► ce a o. acres, see. 28, town of Riley, $3,800. this meeting. Election of officers. Charles W. Loud ’s Lois 8. Harrison, et al~ to John H. Oberlln, Millard Pike received the sad news, All Work G-uaranteed. et al.,' lot *18, blk 18, Ovidd7|150. last week, that his brother, Jasper Pike, 4,aRS,%S!:yos.™ ie“w“"D*-te“,“‘ had been killed by the cars in Milwau ­ Give Us a Trial. POPULAR LOW PRICE DRUG STORE. Howard Oarlock to Charles Oarlock, one- kee, of which city he was a resident. half Interest In 40 acres, see. 88, Watertown, He leaves a widow. ♦ Remember that it Pays to $700. DeWitt Grange received four applica­ HARMON & WILLIAMS, ST. JOHNS. Melvin North and wife to Willie D, Warner. Opposite THE STEEL. 40 acres sec. 8, Lebanon, $2,000. tions for membership last Saturday g Over Wilson k Sons' Clothing Store Edward nissell and wife to Solomon B. Stone, night. A contest was also started, Miss Trade at Allison's. 80 acres sec. 7, Watertown, $190. Agnes Pike and Josephine Pearce lead- Rxioionbk afi? CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1897

EUREKA. There 1$ Nothing 8o Good. The Independent From Our Correspondent. There is nothing just as good as Dr. Mrs. Louisa Wadsworth is qu itelll. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Uible study at O. P. Ingersoll’s Sat­ Coughs, and Colds, so demand it aud do GEO ROE 8. COKBIT, Proprietor urday. not permit the dealer to sell you some EVERY LIVE FRANK E. DeWITT, l Lessees substitute. He will not claim there is G. CLAIR STOCK. f Mrs. Mary Uinkley visited friends in anything better, but in order to make St Johns last week. more pro tit be may claim something else -THE- Mrs. Eva Morris and children of St to be just as good. You want Dr. King’s MAN, WOMAN and CHILD Johns visited relatives here last week. New Discovery because you know it to be The E. V. aid society will meet with snfe and reliable, and guarnteed to do Mrs. Clemens Wednesday Nov. 24th. good or money refunded. For Coughs, Wants the Best Goods to be had for the Money. Clinton Go. Savings Bank Albert Mullet and bride, of Shepard Colds, Consumption and for all affections ST. JOHNS. MICH. visited bis sister Mrs. Mary llixon last of Throat, Chest and Lungs, there is noth ­ week. ing so good as is Dr. King’s New Discov­ This being the Fact don ’t you think it to your interest to at least investigate the Lines Pays 3 Per Cent. Interest on Deposits. 33 members of M. W. A. Lodge of St ery. Trial bottle Iree at Fildew & Mill- Johns visited the Eureka lodge Friday man ’s drug store, St. Johns. Regular size of Shoes and Rubbers we sell. We claim we have the best goods in the Market at 50 cents and $1,00. 3 Loans Money on Approved Bonds and evening. Prices a Little Lower than others. Coine and see and we will prove our assertion. Beal Estate Security. The Fulton aid society met at the Evangelical parsonage in this place last The Independent and Detroit Free OTTIOERS: Wednesday. Press, one year, $1.60. Mrs. Delphia Tripp and Mrs. Clara S. J., Baldwin , Pres. P. E. Walswobth , Ttss, BUI UIBEIIVIILE “SMC PROOF" RIIBGRES BIST IN TIE WORLD. 3. Pennell , Vc-Pres. R. C. Dexteb Aa»t. Tre# Rank visited Mrs. Martha Van Sickle Do Yon Want Gold? in Maple Rapids Thursday. Everyone desires to keep informed on THE LOCAL MARKETS. Walter Burk commenced school in Youkon, the Klondyke and Alaskan the Richmond district Monday, and old fields. Send 10c for large Compen- Lillie Clelaud in the Eagle district. ium of vast information and big color MERCANTILE CO’S SHOE DEFT SN~ Tbe grain elevators and produce houses S Mr. and Mm. Wm Smith who have map to Hamilton Pub. Co., Indianapo ­ of St. Johns will be closed on Thanksgiving been making an extended visit in Shep­ lis, Lnd. a Day. ______ard returned Tuesday of last week. 8t. Johns , Mich., November 18, 1897. May Post and Josie Crater of St We have first class facilities for do ­ The Trouble Over. The following are the prices paid in cash for Johns visited Mrs. M. A. Hulse last ing job printing ’Try us next time. r^wniiii li^nini ^ produce in thlB market: Friday and Saturday. A prominent man In town exclaimed the Wheat, white. No. 1, 85. “ red, No. 2, 85. Married Nov. »1,1807 at tbe residence Bucklin'* Arnica Salve. other day: "My wife has been wearing out Oats. 19®21. of the officiating Justice J. L. Eagle, The Best Salve in tbe world for Cuts bur life from the effects of Dyspepsia, Liver the stoves Clover Seed, »2.l«xa$3.00. Nelson Hill, of Greenbush and Mrs. Alsike, *4.0b-*4.r>o. Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Complaint and Indigestion. Her case baffled and ranges Hay, $1.00 to $8.50. Anna Allen, of Fulton. Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblanes, tRe skill of our best physicians. After using Beans. .75. Last week while workmen were digg­ Corns and all Skin Eruptions, aud posi­ three packages of Bacon ’s Celery King for tbe bearing this trade mark Rye. 42. ing gravel in Green bush gravel pit ou Nerves she is almost entirely well." Keep Potatoes. .30® 40. tively cores Piles, or no pay required. 4 are to-day making more Onions, 50. Mrs. Jackson's farm the skeleton of is go ran teed to give perfect satisfaction your blood in a healthy condition by the use Butter, [email protected]. man, sitting in an upright position, was or money refunded. Price 25 cents per of this great vegetable compound. Call at C. Th> e World ’s Be»t- homes comfortable Eggs, .15 <>£.16. exhumed, the skull, lower teeth and Tallow, .02. box. For sale by Fildew A Millman, at E. VanSlckles. sole agent, and get a trla Corn, ear, .10®12. most of the bones were in a well pre­ St Johns and Fowler. package free. Large sizes 50c and 25c. 4 and happy than any other brand in ex­ Lard, .06. served state. Hides .07. istence. They are mado in all styles and Pelts, .25