Clinton Independent. WOL XXXIV.—NO 40 8 T. JOHNS, MICH., THURSDAY. JULY 19, 1900. WHOLE NO.—1759

BREVITIES. COMPLETE JUSTICE VIEWS OF AN OLD VET. DEWITT VILLAGE BINGHAM CAUCUS. BANCROFT’S SCHOOL Geo. D. Smith ’s condition is slightly In Every Township In Clinton County—A He Believes in the Honoring of the Flag. Crowded With Modern Woodmen and A Rare flrst-Class Opportunity For Defl- i improved, lie rests easier. Appointed Seven Delegates to Attsnd Their Friends. clent Pupils to Catch Up. The Clinton county fair will be held Valuable Reference Table For People. the Sparing of the L<>e< of the Fair the Clinton County Democratic Con­ -at St. Johns, September 25-28. As may be seen from the following Sons and the Preservation of Our About 50 members of St. Johns camp vention. J. E. Bancroft, an acknowledged of Modern Woodmen of America ac­ John B. Cross, of Ovid, has had his table every township in Clinton coun ­ American Institutions. The Democratic caucus for Bingham first-class instructor in the eighth pension increased to $10 a month. ty is now fully represented by four companied by their ladies attended grade of our nubile schools, will, on “The Chinese viceroys are In mueh the the great Woodman demonstration at township was held at the Engine Monday next. July 23, 1900, at8 o ’clock Edgar Walker, charged with burg ­ qualified Justices of the Peace. The same pickle as the democrats over the 10 to I House. £t. Johns, July 18th, 1900, to table gives the name of each, postoftlce issue. The IVklu government has notified DeWltt. July 12th at which time 46 a. m., in the eighth grade rooms, open lary, was last week bound over to them to enlist troops to fight the foreigners, candidates secured ny Special Deputy elect seven delegates to the Democratic a summer school for deficient pupils, circuit court. address and date of expiration of term: and that they will be held responsible for County Convention, to be held at the loss of territory. On the other hand they P. A. Ralston were initiated into the who have fallen behind their class­ Mrs. Jacob Foerch, of this village, stand a good chance of being suddenly mysteries of Woodcraft. Court House, July 21st, 1900. mates in their studies, through sick­ Justus B. Saxton ...... Bath ...... July 3. ’81 Caucus called to order by L. D. Parr, Is slowly but surely wasting away amid (Jo thrashed by the foreigners. It’s u ease of The evenings entertainment com­ ness or other reasons. His charges Isaac M Dryer...... Bath "they will be d—d If they do, and d— d If chairman of township caucus. the ravages of consumption. James Sweeney ...... Hath . do ’ID they don ’t." menced promptly at 8 in the evening, will be reasonable and every agreement Hurry E. Moore...... Bath ...... do 'IB when the street parade, under tlie Moved and supported that J. Earle fulfilled to tlie letter. A goodly num ­ Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John Jack- Editor Independent Through BENGAL. command of neighbor Prosper Sloan, Brown act as chairman. ber have already registered their way in the north part of this town ­ Charles E. Rlakeslee St. Johns do *91 the above article, clipped from the De­ Moved and supported that E. E. ship, Saturday morning. July 14, 1900, William E. Etdrldge. St. Johns do ’92 troit Tribune of July 5tli, the writer chief marshal, and headed by tlie De­ names for sucli instructions. witt Maroon andGunnisonville bands, Urie aet as secretary. a nine pound son. Charles H Seibert St,. Johns do *33 is, In a feeble way, trying to cast odi­ On motion the chairman appointed Orauicl C. Whitaker. St. Johns do ’94 followed by the Lansing degree team, List of Jeff Baines has concluded to put his um upon the constituents of the Unit ­ Joseph Shindorf as teller. Letters. BINGHAM. P. A. Ralston and bis victims, the De. Remaining in the 1 ’ostoffleo at St. Johns brick building up three stories, now in Willard B. Lyon ed States, and is trying to impress it Moved and supported that the rules Mich.. July 17, 1900: the course of construction at the lower St. Johns do •1)1 wltt degree team and several hundred Warren G. Williams St. Johns do ’92 upon tlie intelligent voters that the be suspended, and that tlie delegates Bush. Mrs. M. T. Miller, Mrs. R. J. end of Clinton avenue. Riley J. Woodruff . St. Johns do ’93 Republican party is without a flaw, members of the order. After tlie parade the Woodman re­ be elected by acclamation. Brown. Miss Kate Patterson. Mrs. I). D. The June term of the Circuit Court George H. Marshall . ..St. Johns. do ’94 ana that the Democratic party is a On motion tlie secretary was in ­ Benhorn. Mr. Krcssie Parker, Mr Ben DALLAS. tired to tlie Masonic hall and witness ­ Ferris, I’rof. C. E. Itohinson, Mr. Matt for Clinton county, entered upon an ­ myth. His sympathy is like that of structed to cast the vote of the caucus Fay. Mrs. E. A. Richardson, II. J. Harrison Sutton ...... Fowler . ... do *81 a small boy, who, while walking along ed the exemplification of tlie Wood ­ Griffin, Mr. Dan other vacation last Saturday to last Charles J. Weltzel___ . Fowler do ’92 man ritual by the officers and degree for each delegate. Schrlver, Mrs. Carl until about the middle of August. Archie S. Parks...... Fowler...... do ’93 the road with a large spade under his The following were delegate: John Hill. Mrs. Martin A. Smith, Troy P. team of Lansing camps. During this Kelfer, Jos. Wa I bridge, Mr. F. The association of Michigan Adven ­ Joshua T. Wood._...... Fowler ...... do '94 arm, spied a lone worm crawling in II. Fedewa, Lyman D. Parr, John M. Letter, Mr. James DE WITT. front of him. As he looked at the time the Royal Neighbors gave the tists will hold their annual camp following program at the Baptist DeWitt, Harlan P. Keys, J. Earle WILLi H. BRUNSON P. M. Prosper E Sloan ...... Gunnlsonville do '91 worm tears filled his eyes. He was Brown, Eli S. Adams, Emory E. Urie. meeting for 19(H) in Ionia. The date Gottlob Scliray...... North Lansing do ’92 church. has been fixed for the first week in J. Warren Gunnison. DeWitt .... do •93 full of sympathy for the worm In its Selection —Dewitt and («unnlsonvllle hands. Moved and supported that each del­ ANNOUNCEMENTS. August. Victor Clavey ...... DeWltt..... do •94 lonely condition. As it proceeded on Reading. "An Old Man's Soliloquy ”—Miss egate be empowered to select a substi ­ DUPLAIN. its way he said “a single poor Etta Webb. tute in case any delegate cannot at­ The M. E. Aid society, of Greenliush. will The supervisors of Gratiot county Solo, "Sing Me a Song of the South ”—Miss Benjamin B. Tucker Duplain .. do ’01 lone little worm, all alone by its lone tend. J. Earle Brown . meet Hiursday afternoon, July 26. Invi ­ have been called to meet Saturday, Minnie Emmons. St. Johns. tation to all. Melvin W. Dunham Elsie...... do •92 self. I’ll just take tills spade and cut Encore —"Way Down on the Ohio. Chairman. Ju'y 21, for the purpose of letting the Peter Hess ...... Duplain do •93 The M. E. Aid society, of Bengal, wil give you in two that your may have some­ Recitation, "Little May’’—Miss Josephine E. E. Ear ie, Secretary. contractor bullang tne court house. George W. Bates...... Elsie...... do ’94 Pearce. t 8 °dftl Wednesday evening, EAGLE. body toJ>)ey with. ” Duet. “Ah Could I Teach the Nightengale" July 25th, Every body come. The sealed b :ds are advertised to be Tlie Tribune ’s sympathy is like the open the 20th. William R. Ilowe ...... Eagle. —Misses Emmons and Judd, St. Johns. The Bengal and Riley Baptist Aid society William II. Holmes ...... Grand Ledge do boy ’s. He wants to take the gold ax. Recitation, “The Boy of a Family"—Mas­ LINES will meet with Mrs. Allen Walker. July 2ft. Fred Harvev, a transient, was be ­ Robert W. David...... Eagle...... do and cut our prosperity in two, that ’ the ter Gerry Dills. at one o ’clock. Every body invited. Alpheus W. Borough .Fugle...... do Duet. "Lend a Helping Hand, Speak a The Bengal Union Aid Society will meet fore Justice Lyon Tuesday morning, home and foreign expansionists may Pleasant Word”—Vera and Ira Henderson. ESSEX. Composed by Mrs. Ella S. I’lke, of Riley, with Mrs. Ed. Lyon, Wednesday, July 25. at charged with drunkenness, lie pleaded have somebody to play with. Tlie Recitation, "Snowbound" —Miss Beryle 1 o clock p. tn. A cordial luvitution is ex­ guilty and was sentenced to pay a tine Richard H. Caruss...... St.Johns do Linn. aiul Read at the Woodman ’* Demon ­ tended to all. James Anderson ...... Maple Rapids do Republican fever is not as contagious Instrumental Solo, "Carnation Waltz’’— of $5 and cost, or 30 days in jail. In Noel H. Allen ...... Maple Rapids do as it was in the past. Mark Hanna Miss Edith Stamfly. stration at DeWltt July 13th. On July 22d the Rev. C. C. Conley, of De­ default of the price he went to Jail to Dennis Wright, Jr...... Maple Rapids do Original Poem —Mrs. Ella S. Pike. troit will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist lias got a dose of Quay preventive that We’re Woodmans ’ wives and daughters, liquidate. OltEESRCSU. Solo, " A Rose In Heaven, ”—Mrs. Dr. San ­ church, St. Johns. All are invited to come will prevent him and his tool, McKin ­ ford. Assembled here to night; and hear hint. The wheels in the St. Johns Table John C. Sevy ...... Eureka.... do ley. from staining our country ’s fair After the program and as soon as Come with husbands, sons and fathers John L. Eaegle...... Eureka.... do name witli tlie blood of our brave boys To partake In their delight. Co's works will begin to go round and James J. Warren ...... St.Johns. do the degree work was finished, all re­ round again on Monday next. Their Leonard II. Post...... Union Home do who have been sent from their homes Hut we’ll not sit idly waiting paired to the banquet hall (as there While they the logs do roll, TAXES. inventory is completed and they have LEBANON. and firesides, among a lot of yellow ne ­ was no ball in tlie village sufficiently Nor spend the time debating a liberal* number of good Orders ob ­ Jay Sessions ...... Maple Rapids do groes thousands of miles away, that large to accomodate the large assem­ On things we cannot control. Notice of Collection of Village Taxes For tained at the late national exhibit at Frank C’. Lamphere ... Maple Rapids do may be killed or maimed, or subjected bly, the local committee secured the Samuel A. Brooks ...... Muthcrtoh to contagious diseases, in a climate But we will unite together the Year 1900. Grand Rapids, to start on. Francis Hall...... Matherton. . large circus tent owned by Milan All In a social way. Recollect the Democratic county wliicli they are not used to, and for Gardner for a banquet hall) and sat To entertain one another To the Taxpayers of the Village of St. OLIVE. what? To build up and increase the As we pass the time away. Johns, in.the County of Clinton and convention at the court house next Willard F. Pike...... Dewitt...... do down to a table spread with the best • Saturday, July 21, at 1 o ’clock, for the William Green...... Price...... do wealth of a few gold parasites, who de­ of vituais and plenty of them, provid ­ For love of us tliey’ve Joined this band State of Michigan : FrankSackett ...... St.Johns. ... do sire to expand, but are too cowardly to To provide for a future day. You are hereby notified that the purpose of electing 12 delegates to at­ Peter H. Wilkins...... Kew...... do ed by the wives of the Woodmen and Not knowing when by death ’s cold hand shoulder a gun and go and fight for the They will be beckoned far away. village tax roll, of tlie Village of St. tend the State convention in Detroit. OVID. Royal Neighbors. This was certainly Wednesday, July 25. It is hoped flag, which they have stained in bar ­ a Red Letter day, or evening, for De­ Johns, has been deposited with me for Millard F.BIrminghamShepardsvllle do rels of gold-gotten blood, and unsettled To leave this world of grief and care collection and that payment of taxes every township will be fully represent ­ Nicholas O. Smith ...... Ovid...... do witt Woodmen, and they aid them ­ To pass to one nnknown. ed. Robert Hazle...... Hhepardsville do its fair name. selves proud, if the expressions of the Leaving behind tber loved ones dear therein assessed and levied may be Charles Farmer...... Ovid...... do Arouse, ye Americans! Kindle Anew To battle here alone. made to me at any time before August Drs. Gillam and Squair, on Mon ­ St. Johns boys can be relied upon, and KILBY. in America the fires of liberty. I com­ we believe they can. Our boys are Oh death, thy spectre grim, 7th, 1900, at my office at Hunt ’s Drug day last removed a painful carbuncle Nathan L. Daniells ....South Riley do mend the brave boys, who on land That stalks throughout our land. Store, with a payment of one per cent from the back part of the neck Elmer J. Smith ...... South Riley do ready and willing to visit Dewitt at We shudder when we hear thy name, and on sea, retaliated for the insult to any time in the interest of Woodcraft, We love not tliy commaud. collection fee. On and after that date, of Mrs. Harriet Wells, who resides William H. Kincaid ....Wacousta .. do as provided by law, an addition of four Albert II. Burnes ...... Riley...... do the battle ship, “The Maine, ” in the and they know there is no place on You cause many tears of sorrow, over the little confectionery and fruit Spanlsh-American war. But I con ­ per cent will be made to all of said store at the head of Clinton avenue, VICTOR. earth more hospital than our quiet And the orphans to cry for bread. William N. Sweet ...... Lalngsburg. do demn the aggressive expansionists who Toe widow not knowing on the morrow taxes not paid. D. L. Hunt , west side. She is meeting with speedy little sister village. Where she can lie her weary head. recovery. Newell Parker...... Lalngsburg.. do are staining America’s fair name, and Village Treasurer. Frank Van Velson ...... Price...... do bringing sorrow to the home and fire­ But there ’s s help for these distresses, Judge S. B. Daboll, of St. Johns, J. D. Vanburgcr ...... Price...... do side, where the mother, father, friends, Now every where at band. WATERTOWN. S. A. STURGIS And there ’s many a home that blesses was in the city on his way home from wife and dear ones, are mourning the This Modern Woodman Band. SUMMER EXCURSIONS Saginaw and Chesaning. Thursday John B. Howe ______South Riley do demise of the loved heroes, who have William Bovlan...... North Lansing do Lost HD I’oeketbook While Enjoying the So we’ll cast away all sorrow morning he reported favorably on free George W. Watson ...... Delta...... do been slain or maimed by a lot of Thugs For a short time, ar least. rural delivery route running out from Quiucv L. Taylor ...... Wacousta ... do and Manila niggers. Excursion to Saginaw Last Sunday. From the future no cares we’ll borrow, ToGraud Rapids Every Sunday During the Months of July and August. Chesaning. The day before he estab ­ WESTPHALIA. Yes, the Republican party is today Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Sturgis, of this For tonight they have a feast. lished a route running out from Sag­ Michael Mangerich ...... Westphalia. do but and echo, a wail ana the groan of So we’ll spread for them the banquet, The Grand Trunkpeople will run an Fred Belen ...... Westphalia . do village, took advantage of the cheap inaw —Shiawasse Reporter. the maimed and dying soldier, who excursion to Saginaw last Sunday, And Join them In their glee; excursion to Grand Rapids every Sun ­ Chester Kelly ...... Westphalia . do For ’twas for us. we’ll not forget, day during the months of July and Dr J. W. Pollard has added to his Julius M. Keusch ...... Westphalia.. do gave their lives for the cause of Re- where Mrs. S. visited her mother. In The ’ve Joined this fraternity. surgical equipment a Multi-Nebulizer, ublican expansion. Remembor W. J. returning from Saginaw to Durand, in August. Fare for the round trip from for treatment of the nose, throat and ryan at the next presidential elec­ all stations from Durand to Fowler in E the evening, when they arrived at Du­ OBITUARY. lungs. It is a complicated and expen ­ 713,090 PUPILS tion, and construe ids meaning to that rand, Mr. Sturgis discovered that he elusive. $1. The train will leave St. sive apparatus, of recent invention, the of the Republican teacher of Ameri­ had lost his pocketbook from his hip Johns at 7:55 and other stations men ­ David Elmer Armstrong was born in tioned on comparative time. Tickets advantagesof which can be seldom had Value of School Property 1h Placed at can hardships, and see if we cannot do pocket. Tlie book contained $52 in outside the cities. It was purchased our expanding at home. Times are so Wood countv, Ohio, November 22, valid only for time and train on dav of Nearly 930,000.000. bills; a $37 note made by E. E. Em­ 1875, and died at the home of his sale. from Chicago, and in operation Tues­ In the forth coming annual report good now under the present adminis ­ mons and endorsed by C. I. Richmond; day of this week. tration that an American skunk can mother, Mrs. Filander Carr, in Du- of the superintendent of public in ­ a 935 note made by Wm. A. and George plain, Mich., of consumption, July 15, The roof work for the approaching struction figures given are for the not raise as(cent). An Old Y et. Able, a lot of receipts, vouchers, etc. BUSINESS LOCALS. St. Johns, July 17, 1900. 1900. When but two years of age he new Congrational church across the school year ending Sept. 4 last. The Mr. Sturgis thinks tiiat while sliding came with bis parents to Clinton street from the northwest corner of superintendent received reports from inhisseat to gain an easy posture, the You will find good bargains in all county, where he has lived since. The this month the courthouse grounds, this village, 1.280 townships and cities containing lx>ok was crowded out of his pocket. ist two years he has lived with T. J. departments the balance of STOCK SUBSCRIBED His wife first asked him if he had his at Noble Burnett ’s. is now going forward, and at the close 692 graded school districts and 6,469 S arsliall, and only one week before his of each day it is easier for the curious ungraded school districts. Besides pocketbook all right. When he placed death went home to be witli his to decided as to what it will be like there were 115 township unit districts For the Removal of the 8t. Johns Steel ids hand where lie expected to find it Regulation rural free delivery mail mother when he passed away. He boxes in any quantity at Spaulding & when finished. It will surely be some­ in the state. The graded school dis­ Spring Works to I’ontlae. it was not there. His feelings can be leaves a mother, six brothers and two thing imposing and grand. tricts show a school population of better imagined than described. Mr. Co ’s. Tlie managers of the St. Johns and Mrs. Sturgis would lie very thank ­ sisters to mourn ills loss, as well as a We are indebted to Mrs. J. E. Mac 416,169, tlie ungraded districts of Spring Works received notice from host of friends, as was demonstrated Dougall, nee Clara Stephenson, who 297,521. The total school census show ­ ful to have their lost treasure restored Special prices on Table Linen, Tow­ Pontiac the latter part of last week to to them, as the bulk of the lost money in the attendance at the funeral, els, Napkins, Bed Spreads, etc., spent several weeks with her parents, ed 713.690. and the total enrollment the effect that they (the Pontiacers) which took at the Disciples church, in Mr. and Mrs. Geo. IL Stephenson, was 498,665. The estimated number was of her hard earning in doing fancy at Noble Burnett ’s. had secured subscriptions to the work. They acknowledge it was im­ Duplain, Tuesday, at 2 p. m., Rev. J. this village, the early part of the of pupils attending select schools in amount of $20,000, tlie amount required II. Lacey officiating. present season, for the descriptive ar­ the state was 45,568. There were 12.- prudent to have carried it witli them, All goods are alike to Putnam Fade­ to remove the works from St. Johns to but it was Saturday night when they less Dyes, as they color all fibers at one ticle under the caption of “The Petos- 999 teachers employed in the public Pontiac. Mr. Hubbard, of the Works, The New Era Organizes. key of Washington, ” to be found in in the public in the public schools, and concluded to take the trip, when the boiling. Sold by John B. Bartram, went to Pontiac the latter part of the banks were closed. Tlie simple facts Tlie New Era Association, of Grand Westphalia, Mich. another column of this issue. the aggregate wages of all teachers week to investigate the terms and re­ was 94,316,036.11. It is announced are they took a risk and lost. Ranids, Mich., organized a branch here Reports to the state board of health quirements. He returned Saturday last evening, and is to be congratulated Buy your Carpets, Lace Curtains, shows that rheumatism, diarrhea, ton ­ that 685 districts furnished free text evening satisfied with the arrange ­ books to pupils. The average length on the officers selected. They repre ­ Rugs. Art Squares, etc., sillitis, neuraliga and bronchitis, in ment, and after talking it over witli WITHOUT WARNING. sent some of our leading citizens, and oble urnett s the order named', caused most sickness of the school year in the state is re­ the other members of t he concern, It at N B ’ . ported at 8.17 months. Public school speak well for the New Era. C. D. in Michigan, during the past week: was agreed that they would clear up Sharrow, general manager, and E. G. Th* Pacific Barber Shop Cerebro-spinal meningitis was report- property estimated at hearly $20,000.- the orders on hand and close here tills Charles Snyder Dealt Loren Webster a Gealiart, district manager, were pres- 000. School buildings, 7,973. Stunning Blow Behind the E'r. Under Wilson ’s clothing store, St. at four places, smallpox at six, whoop ­ week in preparation for their removal ent and conducted the election for the Johns, is the people's choice. A num ­ ing cough at 16. diptheria at 22, ty ­ to Pontiac as soon as suitable build ­ On Sunday evening last, while Loren ensuing year., as follows: ber of new and modern improvements phoid fever at 44. scarlet fever at 52, RECKLESS DRIVING. ings can be Duilt and made ready for Webster and a lady friend, accompan ­ President —Wm. A. Norton. have recently been added, rendering it measles at 60 and consumption at 168. their coming. If bad business and a ied by another young man and his girl Vice-President —Prof I. B. Gilbert. the most complete and comfortable Through Which Two Ladles Barely Es­ panic does not overtake them before Secretary-Treasurer —Wm. DeWltt. The frequent heavy rains which were en route to the depot, and when Director. 1 year—F. M. Spaulding. shop in town. The best of work at have visited this section the present caped Great Bodily Injury. they get as well off as they are here, in front of B. G. Tripp ’s place of busi ­ Director, 2 year—Wilbur W. Peek. popular prices. Children ’s hair cut­ month, have interfered largely with they may be largely benefited by tlie ness on the west side of Clinton Ave­ Director. 8 year —Clarence E. VanSickle. ting a specialty. While Mrs. H. C. Leland and daugh ­ change. We are sorry to lose the lit­ Delegate—George Wood. the haying and harvesting. Much of ter Jennie, of this village, were driv­ nue, Charles Snyder came up behind Alternate —Mrs. Rose DeWltt. W. W. Ferguson , Propr. the wheat has gone down in conse ­ tle plant, and at least two or three and dealt Webster a severe blow be ­ Physician —Dr. Dodge. ing west on State street, between good families. hind one of his ears. quence. The wheat crop in thiscounty Oakland and Spring, about 9 o ’clock For Entering a House In the Day Time, Buy your Dress Goods and Silks at is said to be the best of any in the last Friday evening, they met three The blow was sufficient and of such Noble Burnett ’s. Your will find state. It is claimed that many pieces a nature as to prostrate Webster upon Charles Tobias and Edward Barbour, genuine bargains. will yield 22 bushels per acre. The men in a single buggy drawn by a large HARRY FILDEW the walk, rendering him unconcious, were arrested by Sheriff Dunn, east of gray horse. The ladies turned well Corunna, on Saturday last, charged hay and all spring crops are good and out to the right, but despite all efforts from which condition he had not fully For prompt and careful service In promise an abundant yield. recovered up to Tuesday morning. with entering the dwelling house of draying and at reasonable charges em­ on their part to avert a oollission the Drowned While Bathing In the Grand at Wm. Warren, north of Shenardsville, The mayor of Belding has issued a He is under the treatment of Dr. ploy W. A. Beach, the new drayman. gray horse ran against their carriage Huntington, Oregon. Squair. in the day time the day before. It is sort of proclamation, in which he with sufficient force tocompleiely over ­ supposed they secured some money and warns the young men and boys of that Harry, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Shirt Waists, Wash Skirts, Wrap ­ turn it, precipitating Mrs. Leland and Henry Fildew, formerly of St. Johns, Indian Crows Railroading . a lady ’s gold watch. The latter they city to discontinue the practice of pro ­ her daughter to the ground with con ­ dropped just outside while attacked pers, etc., all. being closed out very fane, vulgar and indecent language on was drowned while bathing in the The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy cheap at Noble Burnett ’s. siderable force. However, they es­ Grand at Huntington, Oregon, a week Railroad is building a line in Montana by a dog. They gave bonds for their the streets, on pain of being prosecuted caped with but few bruises. Instead appearance for examination August under the special statute for such ago yesterday. He was nearly 20 years down into the Big Horn Basin toward Tailor-Made Suits, Capes. Jackets of stopping to assist the ladies and to old and hadf recently graduated in offence. If there were a general move ­ arrest their horse, which ran away and Yellow Stone Park, and as the Crow and Skirts, cheap ment in all municipalities in this dir­ pharmacy, and a good position at a Indian reservation is near at hand, a at Noble Burnett ’s. broke up the buggy to a considerable lucrative salary was awaiting him. contract has been made with the red Th« Nsw Grangers’ Insurance Company. ection, it would be hailed with pleasure extent, they wiiipped up their horse The New Grangers ’ Insurance Com­ by all decent citizens, says the Gratiot and were soon lost to view in the dim It is a great shock to his kinsmen men for grading a section of roadbed. See Spaulding & Co. for your rural here, who always held Harry in high ­ The managers of competitive lines pany of Ingham, Clinton and Eaton County Journal. distance. It would have been gentle ­ counties, has written policies on over free delivery mail boxes. manly as well as wise for them to come est esteem. threaten to enter a complaint to the The postoftlce department has un ­ Western Passenger Association, mak­ 9500,000 worth of property. It sus­ der consideration a plan whereby the forward and apologize, at least, if not tained its first loss last week, when a Buy a Mackintosh at Noble Bur­ to ascertain the amount of damage ing the charge that the Burlington nett ’s and get a good Umbrella free name of the postoftlce shall be placed CHEAP EXCURSION has made a deal with the “Scalpers. ” residence belonging to Norman Good- upon stamps where sold. This idea for them to pay, which no doubt will noe was damaged to the extent of $75. of charge at Noble Burnett ’s. Is to provide means of identification increase if they do not do so soon. Sheep Killed by Lightning. when stamps are stolen from anypost- To Grand Rapids, Lansing and Battle Licensed to Wed. Best selected GeeSe Feathers and The New Era Association— Fundamentals ofllce, and also to prevent the boycot ­ Creek, on Sunday, July 33, 1900. While the electrical and rain storm Date Name. Age Pillows at Noble Burnett ’s. That Guarantee Its Future. ting of postmasters, a practice in some was raging last Sunday afternoon, two July 14—Alfred Sisco. Ovid...... 32 1st. An organic law making its mem­ The train for Grand Rapids will thoroughbred Shropshire sheep —a Irene Carmen. Ovid...... 1ft of the smaller towns of the country. leave St. Johns at 10:19, arriving in ^tatb bank or st. Johns . It will be possible, under the new rule, bers supreme by direct vote, without ewe and lamb —on the farm of Harvev July 14—Chas W. Wltherell. Ovid...... » Grand Rapids at noon; returning, leave Caroline Carmen, Ovid...... 17 for the department to keep accurate proxies; thus In crises, problems are Wilson, in Ovid township, were struck COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS solved, and wrongs righted, resulting Grand Rapids at 7:00 p. m., and arriv­ by lightning and killed. Tlie ewe was July 1ft—Edw. W. Gardner, Lebanon ...... 38 account of all stamps sold and render ing in St. Johns at 8:46. Fare for the Murv K. Nichols, Wabash, Ind ...... I# CAPITAL, $50,090. justice to the boycotted postmasters. in cohesion and co oja-ration. registered. It is strange that kind 2nd. A young society with corres­ double journey, from all stations from providence should want the best of The law holds both maker and NET ASSETS OF STOCKHOLDERS. SHOO,000. Circuit Court. pondingly low death-rate, and a table Vernon to Fowler, inclusive, 91. the things of this life. circulator of a counterfeit equally P. K. PERKIN, President The following have had a hearing of rates based on the experience of four guilty. The dealer who sells you a since our last issue: societies, averaging twenty years old, Where to Stop. Real (estate Transfer*. dangerous counterfeit of Dewitt’s J. H. CORRIT, Vloe-Prealdent. □ Lettte Robert vs. George W. Robert* and When visiting Detroit and want a Melvin R. Gibbs et ul. to Chas. O. J. W. FITZGERALD,Cashl Mortimer E. Roberta. Hill of complaint. with 1,000,000 members. Chant, lot a, block 2, Ave. ad., St. Witch Hazel Salve risks your life to Plea overruled and defendant given twenty The foregoing are not theories, but hotel, you ’ll never have occasion to say Johns ...... $ 190 CD make a little larger profit. You can ­ DIRECTORS: days In which to answer. “I wish, I lmd went to another ” when facts. Frank Hohl to 8. Petronella Sams, not trust him. Dewitt’s is the only O. W. Munger, Geo. F. Marvin. J.W.Fitzgerald Lulu Halil, by next friend, etc , vs. Frede­ you stop at the Hotel St. Claire, near lot «. block 8. Westphalia, (q. c)...... 1 00 rick Halil. Bill of complaint. Decree for An interview with any of our mem­ gentine and original Witch Hazel J. H. Corblt, J. H. Fedewa, F. A. Travis, the City Hall, theatres, street cars, George J. Held to St. Petronella Hams, divorce granted. bers, or an investigation of our plan, Salve, a well known cure for piles and Wm. M Leland P. K. Perrin, John J. Nellie L. Holton vs. Richard A. Moore. Ap ­ will satisfy any unbiased mind that etc. It Is first-class in every respect, lot 11. block 8. Westphalia, (q. c.)...... 900 CO all skin direases. See that your plication for a writ of supersedeas, which George M. lloerner and wife to Fred Reiser, O. E. Corbin, J. SulUvan. was granted, setting defendant free from the the “New Era” is the Twentieth Cen ­ quiet and moderate in charges. Visit Parks, undivided ft of lot 5, block dealer gives you Dewitt’s Salve. Jail limit bond. tury Fraternity. It once and you'll always do so. 2ft, Maple Hsplds ...... 800 00 C. E. Van Sickle , S Per Cent. Interest Paid > i T me Deposits CLINTON INDEPENDENT. THURSDAY, JULY 19.1900.

MICHIGAN NEWS ITEMS. The state’tux commission J^as re­ ^ CHINA WAR NEWS. VALUE OF CHEMISTRY. ceived repor rum uvery city In the Maoqfsct urius »n,| Construction Com­ •■■■’ Clifford is to have a bank at last, A dispatch from 8t. Petersburg, via FfilflllMICMl. statfi, .tyith the townships already panies Employ Chemists. after wishing in vain for one for a Paris July 14, confirms tho horrible reported the ’commission reports an in ­ Among the various Indications of long time. details of the assassination of M. De The Plaster Trust Gone Up the crease in the assessed valuation of the At the Paris Exposition and Many progress In American manufacturing The postoffice at Ridgewood, Clinton state over last year of $231,000,000. Giers, the Russian minister at Pekifl, county, haa been discontinued. Mail which in the form of rumors had al­ Is the alliance, dally growing closer, Spout. The 25th annual campmeeting of the People Were Injured, goes to Elsie. ready reached Russia. The dispatch between the merchant and the chemist Methodists at Bay View has opened. declares that the Russian envoy was and physicist. “Twenty years ago, ” Sixteen sheep belonging to Oliver At the first meeting nearly 450 were in said a well-known New York foundry- THE MICHIGAN CROP REPORT. Irish, of Franklin, were struck by a 100 PERSONS MADE VICTIMS dragged through the streets by the attendance —the largest number pres ­ man to a Nsw York Mail and Express bolt of lightning and killed. boxers, insulted, beaten aud tortured, ent at the opening service. The meet­ reporter, “chemistry was almost un ­ Three Rh IIwijt Couches Leave the Track or and even thrown into a great kettle The Michigan Women ’s Press associ­ ings will he continued until July 18. an OH Tank Explosion In a known in Its practical relation to busi ­ at Lidi Id (—Woman's Tress Associa ­ i and boiled to death. Then the re­ ation opened its 11th annual conven ­ The Michigan Millers’ association vliusettrs Town —Explosion was the ness, but today there is hardly a manu ­ tion in llattlo Creek on the 10th. mains were thrown to the dogs. While tion Elect Officers—Ulcblsau Village held its annual meeting in Lansing on Result of a Fire In the Railroad M. De Giers was being disposed of, the facturing or construction company that .issoclatlun Organised. The Republican convention for the the 11th and 12th with 60 delegates in Yards—Other Items. mob danced around the caldron. Mme. does not employ from one to fifty 12th congressional district has been attendance. The association had an De Giers suffered a fate worse than chemists. Railroads, coal companies, Mlclilguii Crop Report. called to meet at Calumet on July 20. increase of CO per cent in membership Chicago Visited by a Wind Storm. death and was beaten aud tortured gas companies, Iron and steel works, A. B. Darragh, of St. Louis, defeated last year and is in excellent condition. The Michigan crop report for July Hail, heat and hurricane struck var­ with sharp sticks until life was ex­ brass, copper and Iron foundries, pow ­ Rep. Mesiek for the Republican con ­ Oscar F. Lewis, of Calumet, Mich,, •ays that the June temperature wus ious portions of Chicago on July tinct. The legation officials are said der mills, paper mills, ink, glue and gressional nomination in the 11th dis­ and James 1». Gilman, of Rochester, three degrees below normal. This re­ 15th, and gave the city one of the to have been tortured fiendishly until mucilage factories, oil companies, to ­ trict. N. Y., who were students at Oherlin tarded corn and beans, but was bene ­ most fantastic days from a meteorolog ­ death ended their sufferings. M. Do bacco companies, soapmakers, cloth ficial to wheat, llaii storms have dam­ Farmers around Middleville say the university, Marquette, were found dead Giers and his legation officials resisted there on the 11th, overcome by the ical point of view that the local manufacturers and dyers; almost all of aged fruit in some sections and high grasshoppers are cleaning up more weather bureau has ever encountered. desperately and his brave bodyguard them have their own laboratories, winds have blown down some fields of pasture land than are all their live fumes of chareoal from the Carp fur­ killed many of the attacking mob. nace. There were many heat prostrations where a few years ago they would wheat that were -badly affected by tlio stock. According a special Che Foo dispatch Fire broke out at WeidmaD in J. S. during the day, but at midnight only have scouted the idea. Take, for In ­ Hessian fly. The wheat crop does not The postoffice at Sister Lakes was the fighting around Tien Tsin on the Weidman ’s lumber j’ard on the 15tli one death had been reported —Paul stance, the Pennsylvania railroad, ” he promise as well this year as in 1899. robbed of 840 in cash and $40 in stamps. Suckan. Of those prostrated, five are 3d and 4tli was the severest yet exper ­ The average estimated yield in the and raged for six hours, burning ovei continued. “It has a splendid labora ­ The hotel safe was also blown open in a serious condition. In the evening ienced. The British losses alone were southern counties is six bushels, cen ­ 5,000,000 feet of lumber. A heavy tory and employs, I have understood, and 8200 taken. the hot wind which had been blowing 30 killed or wounded. The Chinese some thirty men In this one depart ­ tral counties nine bushels, northern downfall of rain saved the mills. The had 75,000 men attacking simultane ­ During a thunder storm on the 14th, loss will reach $80,000, with insurance from the west all day increased in vio ­ ment. Certain it Is also that thls.com- counties nine bushels, and the entire lence. It tore down signs, destroyed ously from the west, north and east, state seven bushels. The condition of lightning killed seven fine cows and a for half. pany would not run a laboratory unless shrubbery and shade trees, made sport and made excellent practice with over registered hull owned by Scott Waldo, John N. Alexander, of Lansing, man ­ it was economy to do so. The Carne ­ corn for the state as compared with an with porch furnishings and played 100 guns. The defenders numbered average year is 89; oats, 9S: beans, 94; of Williamston ufacturer of the Alexander furnace, gie Steel company employs some fifty havoc with buildings under course of 14,000, with scant supplies, and it wat A four-year-old son of Mr. llassan- fell from a wheel while learning to chemists and the Illinois Steel com­ potatoes, 95; pastures, 93. The hay erection. In Lincoln park many of the only the presence of the newly arrived zall, living two miles east of Grass ride on the 12tli, and died instantly. pany has thirty men. These men are crop has been shortened somewhat by small boats were driven ashore before Japanese and Russian guns that pro Lake, was kicked by a horse and He had been in poor health for some the dry weather, yet in most instances the blast and their occupants compelled vented a disaster. One Russian com< In three shifts, so that there Is a staff fatally injured. months, and death was probably due the yield exceeds that of last year, the to wade to the land. None of the boats pany of infantry, numbering 120 men, of chemists working all the time. Soap average yield for the state being 1.42 to heart disease. G. T. Hargreaves, recently assistant capsized, although there were many had 115 killed or wounded. The Ger-* companies have large laboratories as a tons per acre. The prospect for apples managing editor of the Detroit Evening The huckleberry crop is now being narrow escapes. man contingent also suffered heavily. 1 rule. Here chemical tests for alkalies is better than one year ago. The peach News, has purchased the Lapeer Dem­ gathered through northern Michigan The allies narrowly escaped total de­ and fats are made. I have a friend in crop promises to he a large one in some ocrat and Press. at a rapid rate. Large numbers of Fame At tlic Paris Exposition. feat. the soap business, who told me a story sections. A special election will he held on buyers are on the ground and express The only regretable incident in con ­ ■Still another forerunner of the up-, showing the value of chemistry* to him. cars are being filled with this fruit at Michigan DUal.led. July 30 at Holland to vote on a propo ­ nection with the national fete at the risings in China is contained in a com­ He said that he happened to be In the The old man-of-war Michigan, hav ­ sition to boud the city for $10,000 for a many stations. The price is now $1.75 Paris exposition on the 14th occurred munication to the state department factory of a rival soapmaker and no ­ to $2 per bushel on the ground. ing on hoard the Michigan Naval Re­ sewerage system. at the conclusion of the fireworks at from Consul - General Goodnow at ticed a certain part of the material be ­ serves on their annual cruise, had been Clarence Leveru and Ciias. Darling Wo. Sanford Neye and Samuel Van the Place de la Concorde, which was Shanghai regarding the situation in ing thrown out. ‘Why are you throw ­ cut of port just one hour when an ac­ lost their lives in Phipps lake, south of Guilder, farmers who live near Edger- filled with a dense crowd of people. Kiang Su province. Mr. Goodnow ing that away? ’ he asked. ‘It’s waste,’ cident was uiet with that caused the Metamora, while on a fishing exposi ­ ton, Kent county, were arrested on the When the crowds tried to disperse states that the accountability for the said the man who was with him. ‘You Michigan to turn baek. As the man- tion on the 16th. 10th, charged with being responsible along the neighboring thoroughfares agitation prevailing in northern China may call it that here, ’ he answered, for the numerous attempts at train of-war was abreast of the head of Belle For the year ending June 30 the they found it impossible to move, and cannot he laid to the destitution and ‘but we make fine soap out of it in our wrecking near that place which have they were packed like herrings in a Isle it was discovered that something Marshall postoffice sent out over 2,500,- poverty, as the crops in that region factory ’; and, sure enough, the mate­ taken place during the past year. barrel. Men, women and children be ­ was wrong with her steering gear. Au 000 letters, and the gross receipts for are abundant, the inhabitants prosper ­ rial which was being thrown out, Fremont D. Nichols, of Lansing, an gan pushing, and a panic occurred. examination showed that the rudder- the year were $58,840.46. ous and new machines and methods of when properly treated, made splendid ex-employe of Auditor-General Dix, Women fainted by scores, and many transportation may have not 3'et pest was bent and she was forced to re- A Barry county farmer’s hired man soap. ” tuna to Detroit. Repairs were at once committed suicide on the 10th by children were trodden under foot. At thrown any of the people out of work, painted one of his employer's horses shooting himself on the farm of his least 100 women were carried to the thus intimating that some other and NAPOLEON AND THE PRESS. begun and she was able to resume her a bright green and it cost him $20 and uncle, John W. Dewey, near Owosso. cafes in the neighborhood. It is im­ more serious cause existed for the un ­ journey on the following day, the 10th. costs to keep out of jail for doing it. English Newspapers, He Said. Offered te The cruise will last 10 days. He was in ill health and despondent. possible to tell how many were injured settled conditions in that section. The colored residents of Battle Creek He leaves a widow and a daughter. Advertise Him for Fay. The following dispatch from Ad­ ."When I returned from Elba, ” Na­ Village Association Organised. are making extensive arrangements Here’s a chance for those people who Cholera and Famine In India. The governor of Bombay telegraphs miral Seymour, dated Tien Tsin, July poleon is quoted In the Century as The Michigan Village association for the greatest emancipation day cele­ are always talking about desecrating to the secretary of state for India that 9, says: The enemy ’s position south ­ saying, “I found, among other papers was permanently organized in Detroit bration on August 1 ever held iu Mich ­ the flag. A farmer near Flushing has west of the settlement was attacked at igan. there were 9,928 cases of cholera in the of the Bourbons, on account of 9,000 on the 11th with a total membership stuck a dozen or more of “Old Glory ” famine districts during the week end ­ 4 o'clock this morning. The Japanese francs paid monthly to the editors of of 30 and with the following officers: Herman Kalbfleisch, 27 years old, up in his cornfield, claiming they keep ing July 7, of which 6,474 were fatal, by a flank movement drove the enemy the Times, besides taking 100 numbers President, Fred M. Warner, of Farm­ sent to Ionia from St. Clair county in the crows away better than the con ­ and that in the native states there out and captured four guns. Cavalry monthly, and I had an offer from them ington; vice-president, D. N. Lowell, October, 1898, for three years, for lar­ ventional scarecrow built up of cast­ were 9,526 cases, of which 5,892 were pursued and completed the rout of the to write for me for payment. I had of Romeo; secretary-treasurer, W. H. ceny from the person, died there on off clothing. enemy, killing large numbers of offers from the editors of several Eng ­ Marvin, of Utica; executive committee, the 11th. The creditors of the First National fatal. The total unmber of deaths on the relief works was 5,780, which was soldiers and boxers. The allied forces lish newspapers to write for me, even foregoing officers, and C. E. Godfrey, The first rural mail delivery from bank, of Ithaca, Gratiot county, will shelled and occupied the western arse­ during the time of the war, previous of Bancroft, and Eli Brewbaker, of Alma started operations on the 16th. now be paid in full. The comptroller 3.9 per 1,000. There has been a good rainfall in Surat, Khandcish and the nal, capturing two guns. The arsenal to my going to Elba, and to insert Alma. The first annual meeting of It entails a drive of 26 miles and covers of the treasury on the 16th declared a was burned, as the allies were unable news and everything else I wished, the association will be held in Lansing, 49 square miles, giving mail service to final divideud of 22 8-10 per cent in western part of the Deccau, aud rain has begun ou paits of northern Gu- to hold it. The enemy ’s loss was 350 and that money would be taken to on the first Tuesday after the second 729 people. their favor, making in all 100 per cent, killed. The loss of the allied forces jerat, where the number demanding send them to France. I did not do It. Monday in May, 1901. Unless some unforeseen conditions and interest in full, to June 30 last, on relief continue to increase. was small. I was wrong, however; I ought to have arise the various companies of the na ­ claims amounting to $50,861.55. The fate of the legations at Pekin accepted their efforts, and then my Woman's Tress Association s New Officers. tional guard will leave for camp at Is­ The following commissions were is­ (Oinier Ida Wrecked. continues to absorb almost undivided name would not have been held in The Michigan Woman's Press asso­ land Lake on Aug. 7, and will remain sued by the adjutant-genera) on the The little steamer Ida of Mt. Clemens interest in Great Britain. As the days such odium in England as it was. This ciation has elected the following offi­ in camp five days. 11th: George Barger, Detroit, second was wrecked off Kelley's island in of silence drag into weeks the public they said themselves to me. For in cers: President, Mrs. Thomas Apple- Gov. I’ingree has appointed W. E. lieutenant Co. A, First infantry; Prr.nk Lake Eric, on the moruing of the 8th tension and anxiety increase. There the end these newspapers formed the gate, of Adrian; vice-presidents, Miss Callender, of Bay City, agent of the J. Cook, Detroit, first lieutenant and in a heavy squall. The Ida was hound is a feeling of gratitude at London for public opinion and always will do so. Emma E. Bower, of Ann Arbor; Mrs. state board of corrections and charities battalion adjutant. First infantry; for the island to load stone. When the the strenuous efforts the United States I was very wrong. I see it now. ” Belle M. Perry, of Charlotte, and Mrs. for Bay county, to succeed the late Harry U. Kies. Teeumseh, first lieuten ­ gale struck her site became unmanage ­ is making to compel China to give Automobiles for Depot Service. Mary E. H. Coville, of Belding; re­ Judge J. W. McMath. ant and battalion adjutant. First in ­ able and the crew tried to anchor their Minister Couger a chance to cable a cording secretary, Mrs. Stella Marie fantry; Charles 11. Miller, Big Rapids, The Baltimore & Ohio Railway com­ Gov. Pingree has appointed W. E. craft, because she could not steuin message from Pekin and while faint pany has established an automobile Williams, of Battle Creek; correspond ­ Callender, of Bay City, agent of the first lieutenant and battalion adjutant, against the sea. At daylight llie crew hopes are entertained that they will be ing secretary, Miss Ida Wain, of De­ service at Washington, D. C., In con ­ state board of corrections and charities Second infantry; Fred Brewer, Iron- of the tug Monk and the lifesavers at successful it is generally felt that some troit. wood, first lieutenant. Co. I, Third in ­ nection with Its trains. This Is be ­ for Buy county, to succeed the late Marblehead saw the Ida dragging onto such effort might well have been at­ lieved to be the first railroad to Intro ­ A Rail of Fire Fell at Rig Unplds. Judge J. W. McMath. fantry; Frank T Freitag, Adrian, sec­ the beach, and they went to the rescue. tempted by the British foreign ottice. ond lieutenant Co. A, First independent duce this means of transportation reg; During a heavy rain and electrical The steamer’s crew wore taken off in The German consul at Tien Tsin A woman' living on Beaver Island batalion. ularly to and from a railroad station. storm at Big Rapids on the 16th a ball was milking a cow during a recent safety and brought to Marblehead. cables that the foreign settlements An electrical system is U3ed. Two They had suffered severely. of fire fell and two brothers, Hugo and storm when lightning struck the BRIEF NEWS PARAGRAPHS. were continually bombarded by the small trunks can be carried on sup ­ Chas. Martz, aged 23 and 17 respec ­ bovine and killed her, but never Chinese from July 5 to July 8. On ports on each vehicle and additional Netrty 1OO I'cruon* Injured. tively, under an umbrella 20 feet dis­ harmed the woman in the least. Counterfeiters are getting rich at J uly 6, 2,000 Boxers attacked the baggage can be placed upon the top. By the explosion of an oil tank in tant, were felled to the sidewalk. Hugo Manila circulating spurious coin French settlement, but were routed by As the streets in Washington are In The farmers of Branch county lost Somerville. Mass , on the 13th, nearly was killed instantly; Charles was The army transports plying between the Russian, the latter, however, hav ­ very fine condition, there is every thousands of dollars by the storm on 100 persons were injured and two knocked insensible, but half r.n hour the 10th. They had just cut a fine San Francisco and the cast have been ing 200 men killed in the engagement prospect of the service being success­ later showed signs of life. Both were again placed on a war basis. killed. In the yard of the Boston The British and Japanese forces, July crop of hay and none of it had been Maine railroad, among more than a ful. ______more or less burned. Rain fell in tor ­ The steamship Angolia cleared on 7, bombarded tho Chinese batteries. stored when the storm came. thousand freight ears filled with coal Only the godly can do good with rents. The last bit of work at the big the 9th from New Orleans for Capo An official telegram was received money. Town with 1,000 mules for the British and general merchandise, were three Wheeler plant at West Bay City was afl tanks of the Union Oil Co Ouc of the from the governor of Shan Tung, on The fancy penman's busiuess is flour­ Tlicy Oct m Ralie. army. completed on the 11th, inventory Caught fire, and hundreds of per ­ the 15th, stating that a breach waJ ishing. The following Michiganders are af­ made in the wall of the British lega* taken, the workmen discharged and The North German Lloyd steamship ron* flocked to the the yards. A huge fected by the recent promotions in the Bremen, burned at Hoboken, N. Y., tion at Pekin, after a gallant defense interior department: Frank E. Potts, the works closed indefinitely. oil tank, which had been on a ear, blew The prospect of Mr. F. S. Neal, of the will be repaired. The burned steamer up, scattering blazing oil in all diree- and when all Ihe ammunition had $1,400 to $1,G00; Miss Kate F. Spencer, Main is a hopeless wreck. given out. All foreigners were killed. $900 to 81,000. Pension office—Henry C. Northville Record, receiving the nom ­ ttour, upon men, women and children Vice Consul General McLean, from Emperor William dispatched the Ger- The Workman, fourth assistant examiner ination for representative to the legis­ in the throng at 81,200, to third assistant at 81,400: lature is more than good. Good for Yokohama, reporting on the importar man warship Bur.-eird from Kiel for Trulti Kh IiImtn iivi 910,000. Miss Alice B. Simmons, 81,200 to 81,- the district to nominate a good man. tion of American Hour into Japan, S'M China on the 1 Otis, while the German the use of our flour is now eomnvjp 400, .and Miss Gertrude Withington. Director Smith, of the state agricul­ The Illinois ('mitral express, from cruisers Geier and Scondler have been PSnkHvmm throughout that country. New Orleans to Chicago, was lie-id up ordered to proceed to China as rapidly $000 to 81,000 in the patent ollice. tural experiment station, says that the and robbed of about $10,000 on the as possible from the American and deer are devouring the cx*ops on the The inventory of the personal esta$l of the late Vice-President Hobart waa Itth, two miles sou-li of Wickliffe, Ky. Australian stations respectively. Disease in Michigan. upper peninsula station to such an ex­ The train was flagged. The fireman tent that it will be necessary to fence filed with the surrogate at Paterson, Two couriers arrived at Tien Tsin on Reports to the state board of health j N. J., on the 9th. It appraises the late was badly beaten, while the express the preserve id . July 1 from Pekin One brought a let­ Record show that rheumatism, neuralgia, di- i vice-president's wealth at $2,028,911. messenger was driven from his ear at arrhoea, tonsillitis and bronchitis, in j ter from Sir Claude MacDonald, the The Beaufort iron mine in Baraga The American hospital ship Maine, the point of a rifle. The robbers, six British ministei. confirming the re­ Is a proud and peerless order named, caused most sickness in 1 Ik * county will reopened on a large which lias been placed at -the disposal in number, cut off llie engine and ex­ Michigan, during the past week. Cere- j ports of the death of Baron von Kct- recordm it I3 a record of scale l>y Oglebay, Norton «fc Co., of of thfc British government by llie press ear am) rail a mile and a half to teler, German minister at Pekin. bro-spinal meningitis was reported at j Cleveland. It is the most wealthy ladies executive committee, sailed on Fort Jefferson There they blew open cure, of constant con­ 4 places, smallpox at 8, diphtheria Ht ; mine in Marquette county and lias Dr Mr.inn von Selnvarzenstein has the 12th from Southampton for China. the express safe, secured all the valu- been appointed German minister to quest over obstinate ills 17, whooping cough at 19, typhoid ! been idle 10 years. bles it eontuiued, aud crossed into Mis­ fever at 25, scarlet fever at 48, measles I The Blanket Indians at Red Lake, China, in succession to the late Baron of women; Ills that deal A census enumerator in Clinton Minn., are reported in a troublesome souri. von Kctteler. at 66 and consumption at 171. county e. me across a family wherein out despair; suffering mood. The government is erecting a Two ItlK Fig Ills the six children were born in six con ­ $30,000 .school at that point anil the Emil Markeuberg. an aeronaut of that many women think A Runted Trust. secutive Julys, the birthday anniver ­ Two heavy-weight iKising matches The plaster trust has gone up the Indians object to any attempt at civil­ between litsl-class pugilists were ar­ longeexpericnee. fell from a bight of Is woman’s natural heri­ saries of the whole six coming within izing them. 500 feet, uliilc makinga balloon ascen ­ spout, and its affairs* are being wound a space of two weeks. ranged on the 10th to take place l»eforc tage; disorders and dis­ sp. Threatened competition hastened An empty ear on the Dayton, Spring- the repeal of the Horton boxing law in sion nt Sanla Ana Cul., on the Fourth tiae end. On August 1 the Grand Chas. II. Hackley, Muskegon ’s bene ­ field & Union Traction line collided New York, which goes into effect Sep ­ of July, ami was crushed to death in placements that drive out Rapids office will be closed and the | factor, has presented that city with a with one filled with Sunday school ex­ tember 1. The first match will be on the presence of thousands of spectators. hope. plants will lie operated individually. gift of $25,000 to be utilized in the con ­ cursionists at the bottom of a hill at August 10, between Bob Fitzsimmons The accident was caused by the break struction of an addition to the Hackley Springfield on the 11th. Fifteen per ­ ingof a strap to which he was bang ­ Several plaster mills and gypsum and Gus Ruhlin, who lately defeated Lydia E. Pinkham ’s Vegetable Compound works, closed in Grand Rapids by the manual training school, which is at sons were badly injured. Sharkey, amt the second will be be ­ ing by his teeth. trust, will reopen. present cramped for room. Cattle are dying by thousands in Ari­ tween Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey, The new express steamer Deutsch ­ Sault Ste. Marie’s new tannery is zona from drouth, and their shrunken on or about August 25/ land. of the Hainburg-American line, oures these troubles of Forty-seven couples were married at rapidly approaching completion, and frames dot the desert country. Rarely arrived on the 12th from Hamburg and women, end robe men­ St. Joseph on the 15th. will lie in operation before many in the history of the territory has the Prescott, Ariz., was visited by a $1,- Plymouth in the record time from the struation of Its terrors m The eight-year-old son of Ira Brake, moons. It will be about the biggest water in the Gila and Salt rivers been 000,000 fire on the night of the 14th, latter port of five days, 15 hours and of Marine City, was drowned on the thing in the way of a manufacturing so scarce. Not a drop is reported in whieli destroyed the greater part of 46 minutes, a distance of 3,044 knots, Mo woman need bo with­ 12th in the St. Clair river. enterprise in the upper peninsula. the Gila. the business portion of the place. at an average of 22.42 knots per hour. out tho oof oat end surest There are now 2,728 men and officers Howard Longyear and Hugh Allen, As a Sunday school picnic of 100 chil ­ It was decided on the the 9th by the The British success at Betlileuem has in the newly organized Michigan Na­ two young men of Marquette, are be ­ dren and their teachers was descending union employes of the St Louis Tran ­ considerably improved the prospects odvloo, for Mrs. Plnkham tional Guard, which is about 200 less lieved to have been drowned on the a wooden stairway leading from the sit Co. to resume at once their strike for peace. The whole of the govern ­ counsels women free of than two years ago. 7th while attempting to go up to the Halsted street viaduct over the Burl­ and boycott, which was settled recently ment of the Orange Free State has sur­ ohnrgom Her address Is Charles Geddes, of Lodi, died a t the Huron Mountain club, 40 miles, in a ington tracks at Chicago on the 11th, after having been on nearly two rendered, with the exception of Presi­ Lynn, Mnssm Ann Arbor jail on the 10th of acute small canoe. They have not been seen the stairway collapsed and 50 children months. The boycott operations dent Steyn. These officers, who are alcoholism. He was placed in jail on since. 'The canoe was found bottom were precipitated to the ground. Ten against the company will be resumed British prisoners, have been allowed Omn any woman afford July 3 and was delirious to the last. side up. were seriously injured. at once. to communicate with President Steyn to Ignore tho modlolno and While Fred Bush was cutting wheat Harvest hands in the state are scarce The Chinese residents of the recently Recent orders of the war department for the purpose of proving to him the the advloo that has ourod with a binder two miles northeast of and it is no trouble to get $1.50 per quarantined district of San Francisco involve the sending of about 4,000 uselessness of continuing the struggle. Utica, on the 10th, his horses suddenly day, and on some occasions more. At are preparing to demand $2,000,000 horses and mules from this country to The treasury department on the 11th a million women 7 became frightened and he was thrown no time for several years were hands compensation for losses alleged to the Philippines. Mo t of these are received a telegram from Lieut. Jarvis from the binder and frightfully in ­ so much sought after as now. The have been sustained owing to the ac­ cavalry horses forming an important of the revenue cutter service, saying jured. The flesh was torn from the large hay crop and the uncertain con ­ tion of the health officials in quaran ­ part of the equipment of the squadrons thnt there had been 20 cases of small­ hip joint and he now lies in a critical dition of the weather contributes to tining the Chinese quarter against bu ­ of the 1st,1 3d and 9th, regiments of pox to July 2 at Cape Nome, and ask­ condition. The binder wns demolished. bring this about. bonic plague that did uot exist. cavalry ordered to the Philippines. ing for medical officers nnJ suppliea CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1900.

early on the fourth morning, and was TRANSVAAL WAR ITEMS. NOTES OF THE DAY. still more uneasy at hearing that there was no news of the steamer. H« A report from Platkop says that tho The coal production of the world haunted the quay all the next day, British engaged the Boors all day long amounted to 60,000.000 tons for the A Fascinating rather to the detriment of his work, on the 14th. Scouts and mounted in ­ year 1898. Romance and at night he could not sleep. fantry moving north located the Boers A striped waistcoat worn by Robert DRSK SM Only Thoughts of Veronica ’s fears and suf­ 1,000 strong, occupying the ridge from Burns was sold in London the other Yhe Leading Specialists of Aaerica S3 2L Adair., ferings obtruded themselves. Ho which they were driven the day before. day for £8 5s. blamed himself for leaving her, ter Thorneycroft ’s men held the ridge fac­ It is estimated that the number of 20 YEARS IN DETROIT. Way** not having returned to fetch her, al­ ing them. Members of the Strathcona Germans and their descendants In the horse were driven in temporarily by a 250,000 CURED. though he could not well have left. United States 1b 15,000,000. She had always hated the water and heavy musketry fire. After a stub ­ born resistance the Boers forced the Under British rule the cotton crop of WECURE EMISSIONS! feared it, and he had loved It. The Nothing can b« mors demoralising to I British to bring the howitzers into ac­ Egypt has doubled, and now amounts there. Now Richard Dempster wished next day he was down at the quay young or middle-aged uien thau the pres-1 CHAPTER III. tion. The Boers opened fire in all di­ to over 500,000,008 pounds a year. enoe of these “nightly losses.” They Richard Dempster had never entlre- him to go further down the coast, to again, trying to get some information London has 13,564 policemen, or produce weak nee*, nervousness, a feeling about the steamer. • In a little while rections, shelling with the guns posted | of disgust and a whole train of symptoms. 1? trusted Hutcblnson.Although ho had j the growing town of San Iago, to es­ nineteen to the square mile. Sixty They unfit a man for business, married not he alone, but the owners of the on the British right. A gun posted on begn a member of hlg firm for years tablish a branch of his business there. per cent of them aro on night duty. life and social happiness. No matter boat, began to get frightened. They an intrenched kopje four miles to tho whether caused by evil habits in youth, I he had never made him a partner, and It was four days ’ Journey by steam­ natural weaknoss or sexual excesses, our could get no news. No other boat east, forced the Boers from a number The New Foundland sealing season the utmost he had done was to allow er, and Alan thought that the best plan of ridges, detached parties retiring on has been the largest for the past twen ­ Now Method Treatment will positively | him a very liberal salary, and a com- would be to leave Veronica in her own seemed to have seen unything of her. onre you. By and by there were stories of some the center, while a gun on the right ty-five years, 375,000 seals having been mission on what he had made. There ­ comfortable little house, with her own was withdrawn through a ravine to ­ of the wreckage of a steamer being captured. NO CURE-NO PAY fore it was not a difficult matter to get servants, until he could find a suit­ ward an intrenched hill. Reader, you need help. Early abuse or I rid of him; but the interview between able place for her in the new town. washed ashore, and at the end of a Residents of Atlanta hope that cir­ later excesses may have weakened you. I Gen. Rundle ’s rapid advance has, it Exposure may have diseased you. You the three men was one which neither The new« of this Reparation w’as like fortnight the haggard man who spent cuses will come there, now that the li­ Is said, forced the Boers into an ob- are not safe till cured. Our New Method | forgot. a blow to Veronica. She clung so to his days at tho quay looking out for cense has been reduced from $1,000 to will cure you. You run no risk. the boat which would never return to iously bad corner. President Steyn $500 a day. Alan Mackenzie, who, as he told : Alan that it seemed to him that she s reported to have given up all hope 250,000 CURED \Teronlca, wanted no one to do his led no life apart from him. But she the town had to give up all hope. The f An official return from the British steamer had assuredly gone down, and hfter the loss of Bethlehem, and would war office shows that the distinctively Young Man —You are pale, feeble dirty work, was present, and unfolded made no demur; everything that he have surrendered, but Gen. DeWet and (niggard; nervous, irritable and ex­ document after document of incrim ­ said was law to her. She only lifted all hands with it; and Veronica, his Scottish regiments in the war contain citable. Yo'i become forgetful, morose, wife, was lost with the others! threatened to shoot him, and it is be- and desiKHident; blotches and pimple-, inating matter. If he had not made a pale face, down which tears were ieved Steyn was imprisoned in his own 20,000 men. sunken eyes, wrinkled faee, stooping the discovery it would have come to streaming, to her husband, and said: And so ended this brief little episode. form and downcast countenance reveal {aager. Capt. Driscoll of “D” scouts, A woman who wears a stuffed bird the blight of your existence. it that the Brazilian government “But not for long, Alan —not for long! ” Alan had been very happy with his on her hat is liable to a fine of from gentle wife, and South ’ America was •who went alone to Zuringkrantz to would have arraigned the firm of “Not for a week longer than I can view the Boer postion, was surprised $25 to $50 by a law recently passed by WE CURE VARICOCELE Dempster on the charge of selling fire­ help, darling, ” he said fervently. He, loathsome to him now. He began to the legislature of Arkansas. I No matter how serious your oase may I long, with a longing that had been at breakfast on the 14th by four Boer or how long yon may have had it, our I arms to the insurgents. Richard too, would feel the separation; he scouts. He picked up his rifle and The North German Lloyd is about to W METHOD TREATMENT wilt Dempster knew that the confidence in loved her as one does an affectionate stifled during his brief married life by h I cure it The “wormy veins ” return to I the drawing out of other parts of his commanded them to surrender or he start a steamship line on the Yang- their normal condition and hence the I them would be shaken unless he be ­ child who idolizes one. She never pre ­ would shoot. The four at once sur­ tse-Kiang river, in China, to connect at sexual organs receive proper nourish- [ haved firmly. He dismissed Hutch ­ tended to be on equality with him, and nature, for England and things Eng ­ [ ment. The organs become vitalised, all lish. The white, clear moonlight, the rendered, although Driscoll was 10 Shanghai with the ocean ships. unnatural drains or losses cease and inson, offering him no consolation; she was quite content to be Just loved miles away from the main body of The biggest nugget yet found in the manly powers return. No temporary I the man must consider himself dis­ by him and petted; but she loved him scent of the tropical flowers, the soft, benefit, but a permanent cure assured. scouts and close to a large Boer force. Klondike was picked up on Gold hill NO cIjrk .no PAY. NO OPERA­ graced. His imprecations against with all the force of her nature. She dark eyes and liquid accents of the It is understood that Johannesburg recently. It weighed seventy-seven TION NECESSARY. NO DETEN­ Mackenzie were deep and terrible. saw that if she made any difficulties Spanish women, the tongs they sang, TION FROM BUSINESS. 1 the very guitars they played, remind ­ will be the temporary capital of the ounces and was valued at $13,000. Alan would not have cared if it had it would only worry him, and bo she ed him of his poor Veronica, now ly­ Orange River and Transvaal colonies. Long before school boards were es­ CURESGUARANTEED not been for Veronica. After all, the made none; but Alan could not but It will also be made the high commis­ We treat and cure SYPHILIS, man was Veronica ’s father, although notice that she grew thinner day by ing fathoms deep under the restless tablished in England Canadian chll- j GLEET. EMISSIONS. IMPOTENCY, sea. sioners ’ headquarters. Wheyi the set­ STRICTURE, VARICOCELE. SEMI­ the girl had never rightly understood day. “Do you mind my going so much, dren were instructed free of cost be ­ NAL LOSSES. BLADDER A&D KID­ But as she had never stirred the tlement is finally completed, it is be ­ why she had never been acknowledged. dear little one? ” he asked her, on the lieved that Bloemfontein will become tween the ages of 7 and 12. This edu­ NEY disease*. CONSULTATION passionate depth of his nature, so her FREE. BOOKS FREE. CHARGES There was a mystery which Hutchin ­ eve before his departure. They were the capital of South Africa and the cation is compulsory. death never drew uv* passionate grief. MODERATE. If unable to oall, write son alone knew, but he was a quiet sitting on the verandah together, on residence of the governor-general. The The government of Greece is now for a QUESTION BLANK for ilOME He felt lonely, that was all; and the TREATMENT. and reserved man, steeped to the brim one of those moonlight nights which governors of the colonies will reside at more liberal with mining concessions, in plots, and he could be dangerous, as always reminded Alan of the first glowing land, where everything was so Cape Town, Pietermaritzburg and Jo ­ and as a result mines are being worked K ennedyTR erganI beautiful and yet seemed so ephem ­ quiet people alone can. time he had seen Veronica. He, too, hannesburg. in the provinces of Attica, Thessaly, eral, became distasteful to him, so he Dempster ’s adleux to Hutchinson was feeling sad. His poetical nature Milo and Boeotia. 148 SHELBY STREET, were short “You would have betray ­ was easily touched, and his wife’s gladly accepted Richard Dempster ’s NEWSY BRVEITIES. offer to manage the export part of his DETROIT, MICH. ed me,” he said to the man who had quiet, dignified grief made it more dif­ John D. Mershon, of Saginaw, has been in his employ for years, more ficult to leave than any noisy demon ­ business in London, and to return to WISDOM OF CURRENT FICTION. X&K K&K K&K K& English shores. been commissioned assistant paymaster years than he cared to think, “if it had stration of woe. of the Michigan naval brigade. The most thankless task in the hot been for Mackenzie! My word has “Mind it?” she said, her voice vi­ In a short time bis South American experiences almost faded out of his The steamer City of Topeka arrived world is explaining a Joke to a person always been well thought of until now, brating with passion. “Mind it? You mind. Veronica became a sweet mem­ at Seattle, Wash., on the 14th from who has not seen it.—Woman and Ar­ my firm an honorable one; but you don ’t know what it is to me! It is like ory to him, which moonlight nights Lyn canal, having on board between tist. ■would have dragged me down! ” tearing soul from body! ” freshened. He was very successful in 8750,000 and 81,000,000 in gold dust. “Speaking sharp seldiom does so Constipation Hutchinson said nothing, but glared He had not thought she had real his work, and in four years time had much good, ” sapiently remarked Mrs. at Mackenzie. “That young cur!” ho depth within her. “If you feel it like While attempting to change seats in gained a good position for himself. He Will cause you more trouble said; "but I will be even with h/m that you will make me miserable, ” he a rowboat two young women and a Bateman, “except to them as speaks. ” said. was ambitious', too, and began reading young man were drowned in the lagoon —The Farringdons. than any other disease J* J* yet!” for the bar, which he found he could When it came to sayying goodbye to “Will I?” She smiled, as if pleased at Washington park, Chicago, on the In the dissolution of sentimental do together with his work for the firm. Alan it was another auair. The elder that she could make him feel miser­ 11th. partnerships it is seldom that both ^/OU are apt to let it run along, thinking And four years after he left South able. “You will understand when I The forest fire that is destroying the partners can withdraw their funds at man had taken a great liking to Alan; America saw him respected and much * you will get over it You get worse. say that I am pleased, won ’t you, range in the country north and east of precisely the same time.—The Touch ­ he had full confidence in him. made of as any young man of twenty- Your system becomes full of poisonous “Look here, my lad,” he said, "I Alan? ” Billings, Mont., is assuming alarming stone. six might be who is beginning to be matter. It causes headache, blotches on sha'n ’t leave you at Santa Rosa—I’m “My dear child, it is only a matter proportions. Ranch buildings have The world of commerce and specula ­ known as a man who may become im­ your face, and a multitude of complaints. not sure it will be worth your powder of weeks! I don ’t suppose that I shall been burned and some stock has per ­ tion is as aloof from the scholar and portant. and shot; but go there now, and I will ished. the recluse as the rings of Saturn or have been there a fortnight before I (To be continued.) DOINPT move you on to San Iago in a little shall have found something suitable Gov. Johnson of the Chickasaw na- the sun of Aldebaran. —The Waters of ion, in Texas, has ruled that tribal while. ” for you. And then, you know, I have Edera. Try to cure Constipation by dosing yourself taxes must be paid. It is reported at Alan thanked him and went. His arranged for this house to be taken off Debarred from Knjrtl Presence. with voilent physics. Take the easy way. head was full of Veronica. The girl your hands, so that you may not have Now and then one hears of society ,Fort Worth that there may be whole ­ was about to show her confidence in any trouble. ” ladies being offered large sums—and sale ejectments, if the taxes are not A $12 Made to Or- USE. him in the fullest way a woman can. “It is a dear little house! ” she said, accepting them —for presenting an am­ paid. Gov. Johnson says the federal authorities will approve the course of True she was leaving nothing but un ­ with half a sign. “I shall always be bitious woman at a drawing room; der Man’s Suit, for JLhe Indian officers. kindness and tyranny; but Veronica grateful to it. It is the only place I but money will not always secure of Lee’s New Life Tea, was young and very beautiful, and have ever been happy in. ” of the lord chamberlain ’s cards of ad­ The supreme court of Minnesota has many men would have rejoiced to have He pinched her check. Men do not mission. For example, the wife or decided that the baking powder law, A simple herb remedy, tastes good, docs secured her for life. always understand why a woman laughter of a retail tradesman, how- requiring manufacturers and dealers good, never sickens, gripes or weakens. to affix a label bearing the names and DT BUYING DIRECT FROM He had made all arrangements for likes one house and not another. “I ver large his business and however A sample free. amounts of the ingredients on each can the girl. She was to leave Rio at once shall remember that you like a ver­ wealthy he may be, is never allowed E. ROSENBURGER & CO., and go and wait for him at Santa Rosa. andah with flowers round it,” he said. is constitutional. The court holds that to enter the royal presence, and two the law is a proper exercise of the po ­ 202 204 E 102d St., NEW YORK CITY. Large Packages, 25 eta* He had sent her money, and had found “Have you any other likings about a or three other classes are rigorously a lady who would look after her until house, Veronica? ” lice power of the state, its object being Tho Largest Clothing SOLD BY barred. There is also an objection to to protect the public health. Manufacturers in America. he came to claim her for himself. They “Only that you must be inside it,” the wives of company promoters. In ­ would be married at once, and he she laughed, with rather a pitiful at­ deed, when there Is a drawing room BASE BALL. OUR CREST BARCAIN OFFER.... would begin his life there a married tempt to be merry. “Alan, you must announced the clerks in the lord cham ­ man. He was looking forward to this write the instant you arrive, and you berlain ’s office have quite an exciting Below we submit the official standing of the new life. He wanted a companion — must not mind if my letters are short; clubs of the National an J American league* up $9.00 time in inquiring into the position of to and Including Monday, July 10th: a woman. Sometimes he felt that, if I write such bad letters.” those desiring to attend. —London BOYS’ SUIT, ULSTER OR REEFER, it had been possible, he would have Won. Lost. Per ct. “But mine must be long —is that it, Chronicle. Brooklyn ...... *3 25 .632 preferred a woman who would de­ little one? ” Pittsburg ...... 39 33 .542 $5.50. mand more of him, for as long as he She laughed again and then she Chicago ...... 37 33 .5.9 Dyspepsia Cure was simply joined to Veronica she stopped. “How many days before you Sculped Thirteen Indian*. Philadelphia. 37 33 .529 Men'* and Youth'* Suit* in Same Proportionate Wichita correspondence Chicago In ­ Cincinnati.... 35 36 .493 ...... lov Price* ...... was perfectly happy. Poor child! she get there, Alan, four or five? And you St. Louis...... 31 36 .463 Digests what you eat. had had so much unkindneBS in her will be on. that horrid black water at ter Ocean; Fred Grabby, aged 64, died Boston ...... 31) 37 .448 These suits are made up It artificially digests the food and aid* at Strand, Kan., last week. Grabby New York.... 23 42 .351 of All - Wool Casslmeres, Nature in strengthening aDd recon ­ short life, for she was but seventeen! night! Oh, I hate the thought of it!” trimmed with fast bloek Alan Mackenzie was not a man who He laughed outright at this. “And made himself famous by scalping 13 AMERICAN I.KAGUEiGua sateen, the best of work­ structing the exhausted digestive or* Indians in one bunch 14 years a'go. He Won. Lost. Per et. manship,cut DoubleBreast- gans. It is the latestdiscovered digest* makes plans that come to naught. Be­ I a sea captain ’s son! Why, I love the Chicago...... 44 30 .595 ed, Sizes 3 to 9 years, with ant and tonic. No other preparation fore another three months were over water, Veronica! I could willingly was traveling through Oklahoma with Milwaukee...... 43 33 .566 Silk Embroidered Sailor can approach It in efficiency. It in ­ he was established at Santa Rosa, spend my life on it!” his family. Thirteen young Indiana Indianapolis ...... 40 32 .566 Collar: 10 to 15 years, with ­ Cleveland ...... 37 35 .514 out Sailor Collar. All Pants stantly relieves and permanently cure* married to Veronica. She had a sur­ The very next day he left. Veronica came upon him and demanded his have Patent Waist Bands. Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, Detroit ...... 85 40 .467 We send pieces of the cloth prise in store for him. She told him bad exercised all her strength and scalp. He fled to the wagon and ob ­ Kansas City...... 35 44 .443 and extra button* with each Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea, that Hutchinson had come home from courage, and she nerved herself to wish tained a lasso. This he threw around Minneapolis ...... 34 43 .442 suit. Kindly mention If Sick Headache,Gastralgia,Cramps and Buffalo...... 32 43 .427 large or small for age. all other results of impcrfectdlgestlon. the momentous interview vehemently him goodbye; but she had dreamed of five Indians and bound them together, The Ulsters are made of abusing Alan. the man who she had known as father, Heavy Black, Blue. Dark Price 50c. and $1. Large size contains 214 times while his wife held the others at bn THE MARKETS. Brown or Oxford Meltons, small aizc. Book all about dyspepsia mailed free She had stood up for him, and then and that always alarmed her. Still, with a rifle. After he had killed and and lined with heavy wool Prepared by E. C. DcWITT A CO.. Chicago. he had flown into a violent rage and though she was nervous, she was no Plaid linings, cutextralong scalped the five he killed the other LIVE STOCK. with storm collar, or If de­ For Sale by C. E. Van Hickle. had abused her, telling her that she coward, sc she kept her fears to her ­ eight. Such a feat was never before d^’New York looked charming and made the rooms loving and yielding, makes a man sel­ the state of Rhode Island is 254, and Toledo K082H 4K&4 M 23® 25 e. (35 V BU Wooblugton. D. C. pretty with flowers and ornaments. fish;* but I will not be that. ” He that of Texas six. Cloclunatl 85©85 4i 6mm 26®26!4 IF Plttoburg 8108.3 48® 48 k 29® 29* She was always there, too, to talk to thought how he could make her life llu ITaln 8 <090 49® 19 31®3I YOU take our advice, you can. him when he wanted to talk, to ride fuller, by encouraging her to read and Prlnee Slinrkrd hy Vaudeville. ♦Detroit —Iluy. No. 1 Timothy. Ill 00 per ton. with him when he wanted to ride. She to know more of the outside world. Potatoes, 66c per bu. Live Poultry, spring His more or less royal ex-highness, chkkcns, Pyfc per lb; fowls. 8c: turkeys, too; seemed to live simply to give him “Just now I fill up her life,” he the Prince Kalamlnanole, of Hawaii cluck*, VHc Kpgs. strictly fresh, 12c per dotua ||aj$am pleasure. True, be never discussed thought. “I may not always bo who is now in New York, went alom Butter, best dairy, 16c por lb; creamery, 20a tan’s any serious topic with her, and there enough for her. ” anything you Invent or improve; also get to see a vaudeville show there to de* The navy department has been in ­ CAVFATJRADE-MARk . copyright or des An was a port of his nature that was a And then at last the day for her de­ PROTECTION. Send model, sketch, or photo. termine if it was a proper place tt formed that the Oregon has arrived at will cure you quickly, and save you sealed book to her; but that did not parture came. He had booked her 1 for free examination and advice. take his wife, and though the per ­ Che Foo. She will start for Kure, lots of suffering —and perhaps from prevent it* being a happy, easy life. berth for her in one of the best of the fee before potent. formance was mild enough from a Japan, to be docked. a consumptive's grave, for coughing BOOK OH PATENTS But it only lasted four months. Alan little coasting steamers—the best was New York standpoint, he was greatly C.A.SNOW&CO. and his chief corresponded two or bad, as we reckon steamers—and then The United States has demanded leads to consumption. shocked and decided it would not do through Minister Wu Ting Fang that Patent Lawyers. WASHINGTON, D.C. he waited for his wife. The weather DEAIN'S BALSAM three times a week, but only on busi ­ for the princess. v**w*v»*v\*v****w****i ness affairs. If Richard Dempster was stormy, and he was rather un ­ the Chinese government get a message easy. Veronica would enrely be a bad from Minister Conger to the state de­ is the King of Cough Cures—that's heard a rumor of Alan ’s living at San ­ partment. ta Rosa as a married man he did not sailor, and she was not very strong Jonsthm Edwards’ Memorial. why we sell more of it than any FOR MEN ONLY! attach much Importance to it. Alan Just then. He was so little used to The First Church of Northampton, The division of customs and insular other kind. Par T.OST or FAILING SA1TH0 affair* of tho war department reports Honor*! onri N KRVOUB DEBT was doing such good work that he was think of weather and winds that he Mass., will, on June 22, place a tablet Let us give you a sample to try. .Wookness of Body anil Kind, j upon the walls of Its sanctuary in ■ that tlie receipts from all sources at liof Prrert or lietuM In Oldm« almost wasted at such a small center was. rather astonished to think how the Havana customs house for the *.tl. BOSH D fill/ Intend. Mow to 1 as Santa Rosa. He knew it himself, nervous he had become. He put It memory of Jonathan Edwards, whe 1 wKzs,trsi)crcLoPnu>Hr»< ostusea riard tt month of June show a total increase *.f.m.« Cues TeosTMiT —B*ae*fe It i but he had been grateful for the op ­ down to his love for Veronica. was pastor of this church from 1726 tf Large Bottles, 25 Cts. *!«» #,uf, fern. II Iuim Ef.r.%. CmiHw Wifi. over the. preceding year of 8100,288. a—rtyllr. SmI, ,i,lMMiM aa* ,r..f, portunity of establishing himself Anyhow, he was down at the quay 1750. <%, SOLD BY it «**BRIE MIOIOAL OO.. BtBUFFALO.I

, A*UA*-.n *>>r*a rwi * ' THE CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1900.

campaign methods in 1896, to make It STILL THEY COME. DUPLA1N. '1 *1 Mi* 4(4 • j The Independent. safe to attempt to punish him, even If From our Correspondent. it were considered desirable. It is L, N. Habercom Will Support William J. “ Telling the facts in regard to among the probabilities, if Hanna can Bryan, Because Me I* Opposed to the George Weale is nursing the mumps. GBOKGB 8. OOKBIT. • Proprietor business is advertising. win again, that Heath will be a mem­ Expansion PoUey of President N. W. Brass spent Sunday in Essex. DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS. ber of Mr. McKinley's next cabinet. McKinley. Born, to O. M. Pearl and wife, July L. N. Habercom, who for several 16, an 11-pound girl. For Fresldent of the United States— By a recent order of tlie postofflee WILLIAM J. ItHYAN, of Nebr»»k», years has been connected with the Lem Smith is remodeling his house. department, the domestic rate of post ­ B. E. Teeter Is doing the work. For Vloe President of the United States- Republican Congressional Campaign ADLAl K. STEVENSON. of Illinois. age is now applicable to all the new Mrs. Kesby, of Ovid, visited her possessions of the United Statesr— Ha Committee in the preparation of Ger­ daughter, Mrs. Ed. Hazle, last week. “THE AMERICAN GIRL” DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION. man literature and in sending cam­ A Democratic County Convention will be wall, the Philippines, Porto Rico and Mrs. Helen DuBols, of St. Johns, paign matter to the German news ­ held at the Court House In St. Johns, on Guam. visited her sister, B. E. Teeter, last We have secured the agency for the popular Saturday, the 21»t day of July, WOO, atone papers of the United States, has come week. o'clock, sharp, for the purpose of electing 12 Lincoln on McKinley** Policy. out in a statement repudiating the The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. new $2.50 Shoe for Ladies, delegates to attend the Democratic State The Republican national platform Republican party and declaring for Mart McCullough Is very 111 of cholera Convention, to be held In the City of Detroit, promises to the people of the Pbilli- Bryan. infantum. July 25, WOO, and also to elect 12 delegates to pines “the largest measure of self- Mr. Habercom declares against im­ M. D. Smead and family spent Sun ­ attend the Senatorial Convention wbeu overnment consistent with their wel- perialism. He says the foreign tpolicy day with his mother, Mrs. R. Dagget, called. Jare and our duties.’’ of the Republican party makes the of Eureka. All voters. Irrespective of party affiliations, Abruhm Lincoln disposed of this United States a world power and em- Mrs. P. Hosley is visiting her opposed to the corruption of the Republican “THE AMERICAN GIRL” specious plea, used in his time, as it broills us in ail the quarrels of the nephew, J. J. Knapp, and family, of party In National and State affairs, are re­ has been in every time, by the apolog world and entangles us in foreign Middlebury. quested to attend and participate in the And it is so far superior to the regular $2.50 Shoes ists of government without the con ­ alliances. According to Mr. Habercom Mrs. Frank Crandall returned Friday election of delegates. sent of the governed. In the course this country is already entangled in The several townships are entitled to the rom Battle Creek, when she has been that we have placed all our other $2.50 of one of his famous speeches replying an unwritten alliance with Great aking treatment. following number of delegates: to Douglas the first republican Presi­ Britain. Shoes and all our other Duplaln ...... 4 Victor ...... 8 dent said: Mesdames Currie and McCullough Ureenhush ...... — 4 Olive...... »...... - 4 WHAT IT STANDS FOR. spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Essex...... 6 Riley...... - 4 “These arguments that are made, $2.25 Shoes on Lebanon ...... 4 Westphalia...... 8 that the inferior race are to be treat­ “The Republican party, ” says he, Ellen Palmer, of Olive. Ovid...... - 8 Hath ...... 4 ed with as much allowance as they are now stands for imperialistic expansion Mrs. Webb Haines and children, of sale at Bingham ...... 7 DeWItt...... 5 and is already busy cultivating the Bengal...... 4 Watertown.. —...... 4 capable of enjoying; that as much is to St. Johns, visited her parents, Mr. and Dallas...... 5 Eagle...... 4 done for them as their condition will spirit of militarlism. The Democratic Mrs. A. F. Currier, yesterday. James Swkeset . R. F Dk Moss , allow—what are these arguments? party has earnestly, clearly and forci­ bly pronounced against imperialism L. E. Tucker and Mayme McDowell Newell Parker , J. H. Bosses , They are tlie arguments ttiat kings were married at the residence of the Robert Hyslop , Wm. IIyrne , with its resultant evils and for the Straight $2.00 per pair, Cash. Thomas Shilling , E. V. Parr . have made for enslaving the people in bride ’s mother, in Ovid, July 11. A. L. McCuntock Jay Session **, all ages of the world. You will find preservation of the republic and the L. D. Parr . J. G. Patterson , that all tlie arguments in favor of constitution. The issue is thus made arren otter Peter Thome , ROUND LAKE ITEMS. Remember, all our $2.25 and $2.50 Shoes ex­ W P , kingcraft were of this class; that they up and I consider it my plain duty to H. N. Webb, T. H. Eodik . help maintain the republic by sucit County Committee. always bestrode the necks of tlie peo ­ From Our Correspondent. cept “The American Girl” at $2.00 J. H. FEIlEWA, ple, not that they wanted to do it, but efforts as I can make, humble though Chairman. because the people were better off for they are. A Bryan campaign is already being GALUSHA PENNELL, talked of here. per pair for your choice. Treasurer. being ridden. Turn it whatever way “As to 16 to 1 that has no terrors E. E. Urik , Secretary. you will, whether it come from the for us. We h&ve the authority of the St.Johns has been well represented mouth of a king, an excuse for enslav ­ Republican leaders and the Republi ­ here tills season. DARK TO DO RIGHT. ing the people of the country, or from can party that the Senate will safe­ Mr. Terry and wife, of St. Johns The Springfield, (Mass.,) Republican tlie mouth of men of one race for en ­ guard our present monetary system at are camping here. at least till Marcli 3, 1905. Willi this frankly and fearlessly says: “ A choice slaving the men of another, it is all Samuel Barrett had a lot of sheep the same old serpent. ” assurance before me, not to mention of evils is the rule in politics. To others, I am astounded at tlie frantic killed by dogs the past week. Thus clearly and emphatically has Mr. Sutiff and wife, from Lansing, some of us there are fixed stars of prin ­ Abraham Lincoln bequeathed to us efforts now being made by the man ­ ciple by which to steer. These are his judgment on tlie Phiilipinc policy agement of the Republican party, spent Saturday and Sunday here. Tromp Shoe Co. most of the Republican press, and seen clear and dominating when the of William McKinley. —.New York Friday, August 3d, will be Harvest World. last but not least by tlie Republican day at Round Lake, with usual pro ­ issues of tlie hour are such as to vitally President in his speech of acceptance, gram of sports and exercises. concern the American birthright. In The Footsteps of Rome. to frighten the American people with Mr. Finch, wife and son. from Capitol There is one great question at the Justice David J. Brewer (Republic ­ an issue that is not now alive, in City spent Saturday and Sunday here, an) of tlie United States Supreme hopes of obscuring the greatest of alt ana returned with a Ane string of Ash front this time! Republic or empire? issues put before the people since 1865; CONSULTATION and EXAMINATION FREE and Strictly Confidential To that choice have we come. It Court writes as follows in tlie New on Sunday evening. York World: I shall say nothing of tlie issue ol' dwarfs all other issues. Supreme over trusts, of which the President has not Mr. Benson has got a Ane new bunt ­ The Caesars saw the spears of their ing flag, and says lie will give a day to all in the coming election, because it victorious legions flashing in the sun deigned to s|>eak a single word in his DRS. OTTMAN AND BLANKNER, speech of acceptance, so rich in tlie any speaker for any party who will let brings the fateful moment of reference light of every known land, and in their him know one week before hand and The Celebrated Specialist, formerly of N. Y., triumphant return they brought with glowing pictures of the great happi ­ to the people and of decision by them, ness of the American people under that old glory waves for all alike at them the accumualted wealth of all Round Lake. is the question raised by the war of the nations they iiad subdued. Tlie present Republican rule. Now President of the Ottman Medical Inst conquest in the Philippines. It is of splendor of imperial Rome outshone "These reasons for my support of the world, but the wealth thus obtain ­ the Democratic ticket in what 1 con ­ PRICE. tute Company, Muskegon, Mich., profound moment as involving the sider the most serious crisis that lias national ideal and the future well-be ­ ed without value given undermined Will be at the empire, and glory of Koine is sim­ ever threatened the life of the repub ­ From Our Correspondent. ing of the people. The treaty of Paris ply a memory. Napoleon beheld the lic will, I trust, be understood and County grange picnic at Round Lake THE STEEL HOTEL. ST. JOHNS, was framed and crowded through by shining star of destiny; and then? appreciated by my friends. ” August 9th. the administration. For whatever Does human nature change through John Downing called on Miss Edna the centuries? We stand today facing has come out of it President McKinley FAR WESTERN SCENES. Vanburger Sunday. the temptation which comes from the There will be quarterly meeting at Friday, Aug. 3rd. is responsible, and to that responsi ­ possibility of rapidly accumulated Price M. E. church Sunday. bility he must be held. If, as we be ­ wealth. Wiiat right have we to an ­ '•The Petoskey of IVanhingtun. Office Hours from 9 a. m. to 7 n. m., One Day Only ticipate that the same result will not Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Green and Mr, lieve, it is subversive of the founda - Montksano , Wash ., July 10, 1900. and Mrs. S. M. Stilson spent Sunday follow if we pursue the same course of Ed . Independent :—As the pleas ­ tions of American liberty and human taking what we have not got fully in Detroit. brotherhood, if it entails quick and ure-seekers of the east are hurrying earned? northward, a glance at the resort west There will be a social at M. A. Hoi sure the burdens of militarism, grow­ den ’s July 25, to raise money to help of the “Rockies” may be of interest. build a new Grange hall. ing taxes, imperils the peace of the Republican Alarm in Wisconsin. A most delightful trip may be had United States all around the horizon, The repub ’icans are somewhat by taking the boat at any of the Gray s There are no better pills made than if it has already made our triumphant alarmed over the politics! situation in Harbor towns, and after winding Wisconsin, caused by what one of their in and out along the Chehalis river DeWltt’s Little Early Risers. Always Democracy seem to recant its pro ­ leading papers call "the ominous sil­ and out across the harbor and tlie propwt and certain. claimed faith inhuman rigiits in be ­ ence among the Germans. ” bay, the boat stops at Westport, tlie C. E. Vax Sickle . half of selfish commercialism—then The imperalist plunge of the admin ­ Petoskey of Washington. this must be the central point of at­ istration does not rest easily on the As you are crossing tlie bay, looking BUSINESS DIRECTORY. German mind. The “silence ” of the over to the north, you will see the tack. If Liberty is the greatest thing M German is declared to resemble the range of the snow capped Olympics, Attorneys. in the world, the first natural duty is situation at the outset of the cam­ with the ever changing tints, from paign over the Bennet school law of gold to pink and silver, as the sun ’s ’ EARL BROWN, Attorney at Law, St to be true to our ancient faitli in free­ • Johns, Mich. Office over Chapman ’s store dom. As in Cuba, so in Luzon. some years ago, which drove the Ger­ rays touch their white peaks. mans in a body over to tlie democrats Leaving the boat one is besieged by MONEY TO LOAN on real estate security “To that pledge those who oppose and carried the state against the re­ the ever-present ’bus boy, who grabs by Fedewa At Walbridge, St.Johns. 16<«6 the imperializing of the republic must publicans' you hither and yon, till really in the Counselor and Solicitor, St, Johns. Mlcl stand. They must demand fair play language of the senator, “you don ’t for other races, even as we insist upon Wit At Imperialism Means. know where you ’re at;” but eventually DWIN H. LYON, Attorney at Law, 8t. “Imperialism, ” as defended and you And yourself up at Westport, E Johns. Mich. Office over Chapman s store. our own rights. Only tills is righte ­ promoted by the Republican candi ­ where there are hotels in plenty, so PAULDING, NORTON St DOOLINU ousness and justice and good faith- that you may go in and rest. For Attorneys at Law. Office over Ut. Johns date for President ana the party be ­ SNational Bank. 1998 only this becomes the strong republic. ’’ hind him means a departure from the those who prefer “camp life” for an outing tents may be procured through * H. CHANSON, Attorney at Law. Rooms style of Republican government, gov ­ • with Wm. H. Castle. Attorney. DEMOCRACY'S BRIGHT PROSPECTS. ernment by the people, established by the state G. A. R., which organization the constitution. It means the creat­ has hundreds of them to rent, at the IlflLLH. BRUNSON, Attorney at Lawand It is as plain as a pike staff that the nominal figure of $1 for the season. Vw Solicitor In Chancery. Office over the ing of a large and costly standing army poet-office, St. Johns, Mich. 1518 Republicans are whistling to keep up to maintain a government of colonies A good sized plat of Westport Is known as the G. A. It. addition, belonging to 'EDKlV'A Si WALBKIDGE, Attorneys at their courage. They claim to be de­ in far and distant points of the globe, Law, Ht. Johns, Mich. 13S7 lighted with the platform of the Dem­ to lie ruled by satraps who are the that order, which goes in camp there every summer. M, H. CASTLE, Attorney at law. Money ocrats, adopted at Kansas City, and stipendiaries of a centralized power to loan. Office head of Clinton avenue which enriches its followers by con ­ As you go out towards the camp ­ Weast side. 113b affect to believe that they will have no ferring upon them of rich concessions grounds, many pretty summer cottages are seen; people coining from all parts ERRINS St BALDWIN, Attorneys st difficulty whatever in deluding the at tlie expense of an overtaxed people. Law, Money Loaners and Real Estate people again. JThe shrewdest observers of tlie state for a vacation at tlie beach PAgents. Office over Chapman ’s, Clinton Ave., Maybnry's Chance. and not a few owning their summer of the political situation, however, are St. Johns. The Democrats of Michigan have homes. Sunday is always a veritable by no means certain that the Rebubli- a good chance of carrying the state gala day, with base ball games and Dentistry. cans will be able to succeed in the this fall, but they need a good candi ­ bicycle races. And now a work about H. KENYON, Dentists. Over Weils' coming election. It Is difficult In this date, well known throughout the state, the afore said races. The restless ,# Grocery. 8t. Johns. Mich. ceaseless waters as the tide ebbs and locality to find a man who voted for as the standard bearer. No man yet G. H. MANN, D. D. 8. Office over HE CURES AFTER OTHERS FAIL mentioned who is willing to make the flows, here hardened the sand until it Spaulding & Co s hardware, op ­ Bryan four years ago who is not still race, measures up with William C. is like cement, so much so that neither posite The Steel Hotel. Surgery The Most Successful and 5clentlflc Treatment of All Diseases and Weal horses hoofs nor wagon tires leave the a specialty. Office hours, 8 to 1) nesses of Mankind Possible to Obtain. a sincere administer of the man, and Maybury. of Detroit. Such a man will a.in , 1:30to5p. m., 7 to 8, eve’s a firm believer in the true American be a credit to the ticket. He has the least impression whatever. And then there is always a gay crowd In surf E. CORBIN, M. I>., D. D. 8. To get tbt. fVfr?b ‘7 k,nown Specialist In the United Rtatea. His long exp« spirit which he represents. On the confidence of business men, is Demo­ enre, remarkable skill and universal success In the largest hospitals In the world enabi cratic in his ideas, is thoroughly hon ­ bathing. You have to venture in Gs benefltof the experience, medical know ­ blm to treat all CHKONlt^ NERVOUS, 8K1N and BLOOD Diseases apon the latest eel* other hand there are scores of men who only when the tide is coming In, there ledge and surgical skill which are Indispensa ­ lino principle. , and entitles him to the full confidence of the afflicted everywhere. est, has great ability and wjll inspire ble to perfection of results In dentistry, apply DH. OTTMAN has no eopertor In diagnosing and treating diseases and < voted for McKinley in 1896 who could pride In Democratic ranks as a leader. is such a powerful under current, it to Corbin ft Son, 81. Johns. . 1 V.Jl. fortuities. Medical shd Marginal Diseases, Acute and Chroi would be unsafe to go in at other Catarrh, Diseases of tbe ky* Ear, None, Throat and Lungs, Dyspepsia, Bright's Disea as soon be Induced to cut off their right —Saginaw Evening News. homas 8. mann , d d . k ., middle of times. A rope Is stretched along from Dialwies,1 ixiuiioy,Kidney, AJILiver, TCI, DitMlUUr,Bladder, ChronicLI I LI 111C rFemale ** iriHln andHlKl fWlUftlSexual U_Diseases______speedily______cured hand as to do so again. Delias been a upper block, same floor as Perrin A treatment that has never failed In thousands of casesca»«« thatth.i badhui been pronounced'beyo• •------Washington and Jefferson Forgotten. K>sts as far.out as ’tis safe to go, while TBaldwin, St. Johns, Mich. nope.bope. Many people meet death every year who mightinii have been restored to perfect he&J bitter disappointment to the gold Washington, Jefferson and their n the surf. When the tide is in the bad they*>' Placedplaced their cases min the handsbands of experts. Democrats, who realize as keenly as compatriots of July 4. 1776, marked water is waist deep at the rope. When Physicians. .. » TO LADIES.—DR. OTTMAN, after years of exoerienrs hiiiiinmn the tide is out there is a long and the greatest care known for all diseases peculiar to the sex/Female dTTea.M J™ anyone that the paramount issue this out a foreign policy of “ peace, com­ V. DOOLINO, Physician and Surgeon. by the new remedy, OLIVE BLOSSoWTThe cure is rfleeted br home treV.^ ,irI merce and honest friendship with all wide stretch of sand between the rope Office over Allison's store, 8t. Johns. *pplied’ Consultation Free and Strictly Confidential. * ‘ year is Imperialism. The army scan ­ and the water. nations — entangling alliances with DR. OTTMAN operates successfully and DEAFNESS—------I —« per ™ cent, of a dals during the Spanish war, the N. LEONARD, M. D , Physician, Sur- painlessly for squint eyes, pterygium, Iridec- case..--- -- 1 cnr * 90 P* r none. ” Under Mr. Kinley ’s guidance In Augustas the tide iscoiningin, • geon and Sleetrologlst, Ovid, Mlcb. e». Many canes______cured ______in one treatment._ It brings along myriads of jelly-fish, E tomy, turning In or out of eye lashes or lids, DISCHARGING EARS cured In eve frauds in Cuba, the almost hostile we are exchanging it for an exactly cloture of tear duct and all other eye opera ­ case. opposite policy. For aught the Amer­ which are about the size of a break ­ B. DODGR. M. D., Surgeon and Homeo- tion*. attitude of the president and his party a pathlo Physician. Office and residence CATARRH OF THE NOSE, bronchi ican people know they may at any mo­ fast plate; of a thick gelatinous sub ­ J CHRONIC SORB EYES and granu ­ and lung troubles, caused from catarrh, po to the cause of the Boers, which mani ­ over Spaulding ACo ’s hardware,opp the Steel.lateded lidsquicklylids quickly cured. tively cured. ment find themselves fully committed stance, dark reddish-brown in color > „ A CERTAIN AND POSITIVE CURB fested Itself in the treatment of the to entangling foreign alliances by Digging clams is quite a sport for O. DUNN, M. D., Physician and Sur- for the awful effects of early vie* and the the tourists. You can seem them in • geon. Office over Spaulding A Compa ­ aumerons evils that follow In its train TO YOUNG AND MIDDLE American consul at Pretoria, have all which thev will be embroiled in the Pny's hardware store, St. Johns, Mich. Office PRIVATE BLOOD AND SKIN weakened the administration, while quarrels of Europe over the looting of all directions out after clams, with hours 1 to 4, 7 to 9 p. m. DISEASES speedily, completely and per­ AGED MEN. their paiis and shovels. manently curea. * Asia.—Balt imore Sun. HART, M. D.f Physician and Sur A CHRP Pll DC The awful effects of earl nothing has occurred to strengthen It. To the right of Paci Ac avenue, about _ HBRVOU8 DEBILITY AND 8BX- 6 OUnL uUnCi vice, which brings o H • geon. Eureka, Mich. 1217 DISORDERS yield rapidly to his ganic weakness, destroying both mind an The Democracy will get a big Holland Could I'm It. midway between the harbor and the skillful treatment. bodyjwith all its dreadful Ills, permanent! vote which it did not get four years Should it come to the division of bar, rises the tall and Rtately light ­ W. POLLARD. M. D. Physician and Sur- YTY?tt£9, AND RECTAL house recently erected by the general J• geon. Office over the State Bank of St. ULCERS guaranteed cured without pain or ago. It will get the votes of thousands China President McKinley should Johns. Residence corner Cass and Ottawa sts.detention from business. dr . ottman .^*"el'“a make a grab for the Chinese wall. He overnment; also the houses of the SYPHILIS, GONORRHEA, OLBBT. of gold Democrats who are disgusted eeper and ids two assistants. It is M. HAVENS, M. D„ Homeopathic Phy- Soermatorrhea, Seminal Weakness, Lost paired themselves by improper indulgenc could use It over here in our tariff E slolan and Surgeon. Office over Hellers and solitary habits, which ruin both min with McKinley and his high taxes, business. —Louisville Courier-Journal. quite an experience to cross the bar. W Manhood, Night Emissions, Decayed Facul­ and body, unfitting them for business, stud* Bazaar. ties, Female Weakness and all delicate dis­ society or marriage. and so far as the silver question Is A tug can be engaged at any time for orders peculiar to either sex, positively cured, The Black Plague. R. 8. B.GILLAM, Physician and 8urgeon. MARRIED MEN, or those entering o concerned the party will lose no votes those desiring such a trip. Office at residence, opposite court house, as well as functional disorders that result that happy life, aware of physical debilitj Quarantine against the black plague A most beautiful sight is to watch Dwest. Offioe hours 1 to 4 p. m and 8 to 9 p. m.from youthful follies or the excess of mature quickly assisted. on that account that it did not lose in of imperialism. —Lansing Journal. the sun sink slowly into the water c ®i>I*^IAI'TIB8: Catarrh, Skin Diseases, GUARANTEE TOCUEBNervou 1896. —Lan&ing Journal. with his broad patch of gold growing R. ERNEST SCHEMER, Physician and Sores, Pimples, Scrofula, Blood Taints, Debility. Failiog Manhood, Syphilis, Varlcc Surgeon. Office In rear of E. 8. Koons' Eczema, Cancer, Piles and Diseases of Women cele, Stncturs, Gleet, Unnatural Discharge After many intricate experiments, ever less and less, his last falling rays Dolothing store, Fowler, Mich. 1481 Disen.es * “ Kid“eI »«»«* Bladde scientists have discovered methods for ever changing in hue, till Anally noth ­ Quickly and Permanently Cured by the latest WnKN Perky Heath was chosen to approved treatment as pursued by leading ASPCasea and correspondenceconfldeatial obtaining ail the natural digestants. ing but a mere half-view is left, then Undertakers. * PeCw»w-°!AmeriCa * nd Enrop *- biri■— personal.------cun.™.consultation preferred. succeed Representative Dick, as Sec­ These have been combined in the that too disappears, telling us all— FREE EXAMINATION OP THE URINB.-Esch ner.on retary of the Republican National R. OSGOOD, opp. post-office : real- ipnlylngfor medical treat proportion found in the human body Good night. C. S. M. . donee: corner State and Oakland; ans ­ first in the morning pre Committee, it was simply changing and united with substances that build Wwers calls night and day. Mrs. Osgood will Ths Apprtlte of * Goat one Hanna-made man for another. up tiie digestive organs, making a com- assist her husband. 'Phone 196. poi * onOH * an< /iBj®riooswmiJ*MBnd*, rsiio« nound called Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Is envied by all whose Stomach and Heath will resign the position of First It digests what you eat an! allows Liver Is out of order. But such should Anrtlnneers. WONDERFUL CURES uXJTTr„'T,a' Assistant Postmaster General, but it or express, but where possible, personal consultation Is prefsrreT^CurihiJi.IE d bjr “ all dyspeptics to cat pleney of nourish ­ know that l>r. King ’s New LifePllls, OUIE BORON, AUCT10NRF.R.--I am ing food wiilie the stomach trouble Is give a splendid appetite, sound digest­ , -"e-P-drnce confidential. Treatment «uTc. will not be as a punishment for having IJ prepared to sell farm property, household ^lat of 190questions free. Address, with postage, 7V 1 U' had a hand in giving Neely a chance ’ being radically cured by the medicinal ion and a regular bodily habit that in ­ furniture, and general merchandise, on most agents it contains. It is pleasant to sures perfect health and great energy favorable terms. I speak English, German to steal Cuban Postal Funds. In fact, ^ ^ln i and French. Orders through St. Johns post* JUtS. OTTMAN ANI) BLANKNER, take and will give quick relief. Only 25 cts. at Fildew Millman ’s office will reoelve prompt and careful atten ­ Heath knows too much about Hanna's C. E. Van Sickel Drug Store tion. Porter Block, Cor Stouroe anti Division Sts., Git AND KAP1DS, MICII1G THE CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1900.

PERSONAL. nying that report. I defended the ad­ ON ORDINANCE TO CREATE TBE OFFICE LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS. PERSONAL. WEB DAVIS’ SPEECH ministration In every address I made ASD DEFINE THE DUTIES OP A NIGHT WATCHMAN OF THE VILLAGE OF 8T. ortgage salb .-dkfault having John Kinney spent Sunday at hla borne In In behalf of the Boerssincemy unfortu ­ been made for more than thirty days in $3F“Keep It in mind that we have a ho* at At the Late Democratic National Conven ­ nate visit to that country —for me, I JOHNS. Mthe payment of tbe interest provided for In a Muir. certaiu mortgage, bearing date February 28th, the foot of our office stairs, in which may be Prosecuting Attorney Smith was In Ovid tion at Kansas City, In Which he Re. say unfortunate financially aud politi ­ THE VILLIQE OF ST. JOHNS HEREBY dropped personal* and news Item* for publi ­ cally—but I say now I will never de­ 1898, made and executed by George W. Tyler Monday. nonneed Hla Allegiance to the Re­ ORDAINS: aod Josephine Tyler, bis wire, of tbe townsblo cation, or you may send them through the Mrs. O. D. Garuns, of Ovtd, spent Sunday fend Its again, because it has not taken Skc . 1.—That tbs office of night watchman of of Bath. Michigan, to Benjamin Hart, of Wli- postofflee, as may be most convenient tor publican Party. the chance at its national convention tbe Village of St. Johns la hereby crested. llamstou. Ingham county, Michigan, and re­ la St. John*. corded in tbe office of tbe Register of Deeds you. —The Publisher . 'LewisSeverance was In Pontiac on busi ­ Webster Davis, Missouri ’s gifted or ­ to tell the American people that we See. 2.—That tbe duties of said night watch ­ for Clinton Couuty. Michigan, in liber 84, of ness Tuesday. are for liberty aud republican forms of man shall be to set as night policeman for said mortgages, on page 410, uu the first day of ator and former Assistant Secretary March, A. D.. 1898. and it being provided In Miss Avis Drake is visiting friends in Hag- Geo. H- Chapman was In Owosso on busi ­ government. (Great applause.) Lib ­ village, and to watch and guard particularly of the Interior under President Mc­ erty! We all love the splendid word — said mortgage that should any default be inaw. ness Tuesday. the business portion of said village, and all made lu the payment of tbe interest, or any C. C. Warner was In Ovid on business, Wed­ Miss Martha Shlndorf spent Sunday and Kinley, in a speech at the recent na ­ the sweetest word that ever blossomed village property and to perform such other >art thereof, on tbe day whereon the same upon the tongues of men, and as one duties es the president shell direct. s make payable, and should tbe same remain nesday. Monday In Owosso. tional Democratic Convention at Kan ­ funpaid and In srrear for tbe space of thirty great Republican senator said In the SBC. A—'That the salary of said night watch Mrs. O. F. Vreedenburg, of Ovid, was in St. Gourde Foot of Mason, was the guest of sas City, renounced the Republican United States senate, It has come to days, then and from thenceforth, that Is to Johns yesterday. Miss Mabel Snow over Sunday. man shall be fixed by the Council on the second say, after the lapse of the said thirty days, party and declared his allegiauce to tass that we must whisper the word so much of the aforesaid principal sum as Rev. A. Krams is spending the week in De­ Mrs. Heuery Haynes and daughter spent Monday in April of each year for the ensuing the principles of the Democracy and fIberty in Washington. year. remains unpaid, with all arrearage of Inte ­ troit, on business. S&turdty In Ovid with her sister. “Is It a fact that liberty Is to be ­ rest thereon, should, at tbe option of the Miss Allene McCullum spent Sunday in MIssGrac Paine Is spending a part of her the hearty support of Its nominees. Sue. 4.—That said night watchman shall be said mortgagee, his executors. administrators come obsolete in the American lexi­ appointed by the president, subject to the ur assigns, become aud be due and payable Lyons with friends. summer vacation with friends in St. Johns. He spoke to 20,000 people from the immediately thereafter; and by reason of con? Is it a fact that this great re­ approval of the Council, on the second Mon ­ Miss Nina Clark is spending a two weeks’ I>. C. Baleom. of Beresford, Valusla county, platform in the great convention hall. public must chain itself to the chariot such default and at tbe option and election of vacation in Detroit. Fla., is spending a few weeks in St. Johns. day in April each year, and said night watch ­ the mortgagee, the principal sum secured by The delegates became fairly deliri­ wheels of the British empire lu its man may at any time be removed by tbe presi ­ said mortgage, with all arrearage of interest William B. Parker will go north next week Fred and Frank Swain went to Detroit tbereon. has become due and payable, and tbe ous with Joy when in tones of mad race for land and gold? dent of said village when he shall deem it for to visit his son William. Tuesday to attend the Blue Ribbon races. triumph, as though he had fought a “I sympathize with people strug­ power of sale therein contained has become C. F. Knapp made a business trip to Lan ­ Mr.and Mrs. John H. Wheat left Saturday the best interest of the village to do so. operative, and there Is claimed to be due on battle within himself and won, he ex­ gling for liberty everywhere. I sym­ Sec. The first appointment of night watch said mortgage at the date of this notice, tbe sing and DeWltt this week. for Portage Lake, where they will speud ten whole principal sum and accrued Interest, claimed : pathized with them as they struggled mau under this ordinance shall be made ou the Mrs. A. C. Karcher went to Owosso yester ­ days. □ “I stand upon this platform and sup ­ for liberty in every country. And amounting in ail to tbe sum of eight hundred day, to spend a couple of days. Miss Leah Fowler left Saturday for Ray sixth day of August, 19U0, aud at the same time and fifty-six dollars and fifty-five cents port with you William J. Bryan. ” when the war broke out with Spain, his salary shall be fixed for the current ye*r. ($856.55), and an attorney fee of fifteen dollars Miss Cornelia Mattoon Is spending a month City and Detroit, where she will spend a few ($15), provided for lu said mortgage, aud no Missouri started the demonstration. we said then that it was not a war for Sac. 6.—This ordinance shall stand as No. 56. with her aunt, Mrs. T. D. Dewey, of Owosso- weeks. Her guidon was raised high and be ­ conquest, not for glory, but to carry proceedings either In law or In equity having Mr. and Mrs. I. H. White went to Fenwick Mrs. C. F. Marsh went to Detroit Monday HENRY PALMER. President. been instituted to recover the Maine, or any neath it such stalwarts as William J. liberty to people who were crying for M. MCDONALD, Clerk. part thereof, now therefore, by virtue of Monday to attend the funeral of her sister. to spend a few weeks with relatives and Stone, Dave Ball, John A. Knott, help at our feet. (Loud applause.) the power of sale In said mortgage con- Mrs. W. Clark, of Spencer, O., Is here visit­ friends. Thomas A.- Crittenden, Jr., Ed Butler And the boys marched up from the AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE taint d. and of the statute In such case made ing her brothers. Charles and John Wandle. J. H. Fritz and family are spending the and provided, notice Is hereby given that and John A. Carroll gathered. They north land whose fathers once marched BUILDING OF CEMENT OR FLAGSTONE said mortgage will he foreclosed by a sale Fred Wandle, of Kansas City, is here spend ­ week at the home of Alfred Parmer, In gave an old time Missouri yell, and in tattered blue, with the song their WALKS IN THE VILLAGE OF ST. JOHNS, of the premises therein described, or so much ing a week with his brothers, Charles and Owosso. then the demonstration began. Ban ­ fathers loved, • My Country, ^Tis of TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF A thereof as may be necessary to satisfy tbe John. Mrs. Geo. L. Fisk is enjoying a visit with amount due on said mortgage at the date of ners were hurled from side to side, Thee, ’ and the boys came from the PART OF THE EXPENSE BY THE VIL- this notice, as aforesaid, within interest Mrs. E. H. Webb, of Owosso, after spending her sister, who arrived today from southern flags by the thousand fluttered, 20,000 south land, they whose fathers once LAGK, AND TO PROVIDE SPECIFICA­ thereon at tbe rate of seven per cent, per a few days' in St. Johns, returned home Wed­ Illinois. people cheered and cheered and marched to tattered gray, to the music TIONS OF THE WORK, AND TO COMPEL nesday. Lena Faulds left Tuesdav for Charlotte cheered. The band also Joined in. of 4 Way Down South In Dixie’ (ap ­ THE BUILDING OF CEMENT OR FLAG v - R v a uuv S * \J XX a as as *u j . W. H. Smith, of Holly, was the guest of his where she will spend a couple of weeks with It played “America.” and the people plause), and they followed the men STONE WALKS ON CERTAIN 8TREET8. the third day of August, A. !»., 1900, at brother, George Smith, a part of the day relatives. one o'clock In the afternoon of that day, who had tired of cheering Joined in who at once lea the northern and THE VILLAGE OF ST. JOHNS HEREBY OR- Wednesday. Nellie Burgess, of Owosso, who has been In at the west front entrance of the Court singing the grand old patriotic hymn. southern armies down to Cuba and DAI NS: House ’ In the Village of St Johns, in said Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Dexter and children St. Johns for the past ten days, returned Missouri ’s guidon was rushed from one intoother lands and into the islands Sec. I.—Subject to the provisions of this ordi ­ County of Clinton, state of Michigan, (that went to Frankfort yesterday, to spend a week home Tuesday. end of the arena to the other. It was of the season. They marched under nance the village of St. Johns will hereafter pay being the place where the Circuit Circuit for in recreation. James R. Beadle and daughter Grace, of tbe County of Clinton Is held). Said premise followed by the delegation of every one flag. In behalf of one country, to to any person who shall construct a cement or Raymond and Harold Openo, of Owosso, Grand Rapids, visited J. A. Beadle and being described In said mortgage as follows, other delegation. Prince David, of the music of one splendid melody, as flagstone walk in said village the sum of fifteen to-wit: are spending the week with their aunt, Mrs. family over Sunday. All that certain piece or parcel of land situ­ Hawaii became as excited as his they felt in their hearts the music (15) cents per lineal foot of walk, constructed James Hughes. George Seifert and Donald Stephenson ate and being In the township Bath. In the American brethern. He shouted, he that inspired the men in the days gone as directed herein. Mrs. T. J. Bain went to Owosso Tuesday to went to Harbor Springs Tuesday to remuin County of Clinton, and State of Michigan, cheered, and no doubt cried, so great by. Sec. 2.—Said walk shall be built under tho su­ and described as follows, to-wlt: The south ­ spend a few days with her daughter, Mrs. the rest of the summer. was his entousiasm. ‘•’In the beauty if the lilies, Christ was born pervision and direction of the street commis­ west quarter (jg) of tho south-east quarter (Mi Lewis Wardell. Clyde Ryan, of Portland, returned home across the sea ; of section twenty-five (25). In township five The demonstration continued for sioner of said village, who shall act under the (5) north of range one (1) west, In Michigan. W. T. Bare, of Greenbush, left yesterday Tuesday, after spending a week at the home As He died to make men holy, lot us die to five minutes. make men free.’ direction of the council, and no money shall be Dated, May 9th, A. D.. 1900. for Canal Dover, O., to visit ills father, Jacob of Clias. Lamb, in Bingham. NK1.LIE M. HART, It was revived a moment later “Up until that point the war was paid out by virtue of this ordinance until said Bare, who is very 111. Miss Mabel and Maude Buck left Mon ­ when, with a great burst of feeling, Admlni8*atrix of the estate of Benjamin Mr. aud Mrs. Will Smalley, of Buy City, right, but when we passed beyond that street commissioner shall report in writing to Hart deceased, Mortgagee. day for Milan aud Tecumseb, where they he exclaimed: “The masses of the the council that said work lias been done in ac­ W. F Cairns , visited their cousins, W. It. and Ed. Osgood will spend a couple of weeks. point the administration went too far. American people stand for the blessed cordance with the provisions of this ordinauco Attorney for administratrix of the estate Friday and Saturday. C, E. Webster, of Ithaca, spent Sunday with But it was another indication of fol­ of said mortgagee, deceased. idea of liberty, justice and equality of aud to the satisfaction of said street commis­ Business address: tvilllamston. Michigan. Miss Ethel Ash, of Bingham, who had been Ills sister. Mrs. O. F. Bristol and other rela­ lowing in tlie footsteps of Great Brit­ rights. ” sioner. spending three weeks In Genesse 'county, tives and friends in St. Johns. ain. When our flag rose over the flag This time the delegates arose to Sec. 3.—Said walk shall be built on the estab ­ ortgage sale .—DEFAULT hav - returned homo Saturday. A. J. Pullaw, of the St. Johns Steel Spring of the rotten Spanish monarchy the their fdet in a mass. There was not a lished grade and in accordance with the follow ­ lugbeen made In theeondltlonsof a mort Miss Mammie Hammond and Winnie Rich works, was In Cincinnati on business last American republic could not resist the gageM executed by Isaac B Willltts and Martha laggard to be seen. All frantically ing specifications and such others as may be re­ mond left Saturday to spend a week with week, returning home Friday. temptation then of following in the J. Willltts to Krancfs O. Mason dated M'bruary waved flags and shouted until their quired by the street commissioner, viz: Exca­ 17,1 97, and recorded in tbe office of the ltegis- friends In Muir and Ionia, Mrs. E. H. Osgood left Mouday for Lenawee footsteps of Great Brtiain, and it voices rebelled. vations for cement walks shall be deep enough tor of Deeds for Clinton county. In Michigan, Mrs. Earl Schriver left Saturday for Mc­ county, where she will spend two or three thirsted for land and gold, and this is on February 18, 1897, In liber H« of mortgages, This time the band played “Dixie.” to permit the use of ton inches of sand, cinders, Brides where she will visit her mother, Mrs. weeks with relatives and friends. where the mistake was made. We on page Ml; on which mortgage there is The spectators apparently became or crushed stone after being wet, thoroughly claimed to be due at the date of this notice, Heuery Hunt, for a few weeks. 1*. A. Ralston, Special Deputy M. W. of A., should have stopped at the end of the as frenzied as the delegates. Among rammed, and brought to a uniform surface five thirteen hundred and fifty-two dollars and Miss Julia McCracken left yesterday for was In town the first ot the week shaking Spanish victory, when we brought lib ­ thirty-two cents, besides an attorney fee of the latter Richard Croker was conspic ­ inches bolow grade or top of finished walk; Portland and Grand Ledge, where she will hands with Ids many friends here. erty to the people who were being thirty-five dollars, stipulated in said mortgage uous First he waved his flag. Then upon this to tie laid a bed of concrete four to be paid, should any proeeedlngs be taken to spend a few days with cousins. Mrs. Geo. M. Petrie and sister-in-law. Miss ground to death under the heel of lie clapped his hands together and fin ­ inches thick, composed of one Dart best quality foreclose said mortgage; and no suit or pro ­ . Lansing Journal : ** Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Jane Petrie, left Monday for Walloon Lake, Spanish tyranny. We do love liberty. ceeding at law or In cqnlty having been insti ally lie shouted and cheered lustily. Portland cement, two parts clean sharp sand Steel have returned from Niagara Falls, where they will spend a few weeks. The masses of the American people tuted to recover any part of the debt secured Through the dmonstrations Miss- and three parts clean coarse gravel, the same to by said mortgage; therefore, by virtue of the where they attended the whist congress." Mrs. Lena George aud daughter Francis, of stand for the blessed idea of liberty, ouri ’sgifted sou stood like a statue be thoroughly rammed until the interstices are power of sale in said mortgage contained, and Mrs. Hattie Mock,of Napoleon, O., wlto had Westphalia, spent Saturday with her daugh ­ justice and equality of rights, and I of the statute In such case made and provided, although his eyes flashed and the filled and free mortar appears on the surface. been visiting relatives In St. Johns for the ter, Miss Mammie George, in St. Johns. dare say today if it were possible to nolle j Is hereby given that on September 29, muscles of Ills face twitched convul ­ Upon this there shall be laid a top-finishing 1900, at one o ’cfiick In the afternoon, at the past six weeks, returned home yesterday. Mrs. J. P. Kellog, of Mt. Clemmens, who get the news over the British cable to sively. Once he raised his hands in an course one incli thick, composed of one part west front door of the court house for Clinton Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Belcher, of Pewamo, has been spending several weeks with Mrs. the Boers farmers in the two South Af­ county, in Michigan, lu the village of St. attitude of supplicetion, bowing his best Portland cement and one part clean coarse who had been visiting their son, Geo. Green, Sarah Wlieelock, returned home Monday. rican republic that these reprentatives Johns, In said county, there will be sold at head in unison with the gesture. sand mixed with the least practicable quantity public vendue, to the highest bidder, the in Price for the past three weeks, returned F. M. Aikin, of Chicago, who had been of sixor seven million American voters Then came his magnificent peror ­ of water and evenly and smoothly spread, and premises In said mortgage described, viz: The home Monday. spending a eouple of weeks with ids parents' send a work of sympathy to them, ea-t half of the uorthwost fractional quarter ation. Again the convention went the surface of the walk to have one-half inch Miss Bessie Pulfrey left Saturday for Chi ­ Mr. aud Mrs. J. Aikin, returned home Satur­ many a Boer would shout for joy in r.f section five, and tho north west quarter of wild. The Missouri delegation rushed pitch towards the gutter in a six-foot walk, and the northwest fractional quarter of section cago where she will spend the remainder of day. the hills of the Transvaal. Grander to the platfoam and at its steps waited other width pro rata. five, all In township eight north, of range one the summer with her brother, John Pulfrey, Mrs. R. M. Steel, Mrs. E. P. Waldron and struggle for liberty was never made in west, in Michigan. Dated July 2. 1900. for him. 'Ihe great men of the demo­ All material shall be of tbe best and subject and other relatives. Mrs. A Downer went to Crystal Lake last Sat­ all the world ’s history than the strug­ FRANCIS O MASON. cratic party on the rostrum were wel­ to the approval of the street commissioner Perkins A Baldwin , Mortgagee. Miss Daisy Holmes, of Grand Rapids, who urday to spend the balance of the heated gle being made by the republicans and coming liim into tlie fold. He was under the direction of the council. Attorneys for Mortgagee. had been visiting Miss Ellen Knapp for the term. democrats In South Africa. Let us finally pulled away from them and to The mixing, laying and compacting shall be past week, left Tuesday for Lansing, where Geo. A. Wells left here today to Join the sympathize with them. I am glad ROBATE OR1IKR.—STATE OF MICHI­ the arena lie was hurried. Hon. W. J. done in the most approved and thorough man ­ she will visit friends. fishing and rusticating party who proceeded that you have taken this action today. GAN County of Clinton, bb. At a session Stone, Missouri ’s greatest democrat, ner. Cement walks shall be covered and kept Pof the Probate Court for the County of Clin ­ □■Miss Bertha Henslen and niece, Miss Mary him but a few days to Au Train, Alger At the polls in November follow it up. seized him in his arms. “Well done my wet. by sprinkling, for a period of six days ton. holden at the Probate Office, In the Village Ebel. of Detroit, who had been spending the county. Let American principles ever live. of St. Johns, on Wednesday, the 27th day of boy, well done! ” he exclaimed, his after being laid. past two weeksatthe homeof Rev. A. Krams Mrs. Richard Gardner, of Portland, who Let them go on down for years to come June, in the year one thousand nine voice filled with emotion. “God bless All walks shall be guaranteed by contractors hundred returned home Tuesday. had been spending the past two weeks with as an institution to generations yet you! ” for three years. Present, Hon. Cha ies M Merrill, Judge of Mr. and Mrs. Brady Martin left Saturday her sister, Mrs. O.S. Leland, returned home unborn. Liberty, love of country, one Probate. Tears coursed from Mr. Davis’eyes flag, one country, one splendid destiny Sec. 4.—It is required of persons intending to for Dayton, O., where they will spend about Monday. In the matter of tbe estate of NATHAN and down his cheeks. alone. 1 stand upon this platform and build cement walks to first get a permit from ELLIS, deceased. On reading aud filing the four months. Mr. Martin will superintend Mrs. Eva Houton, who had been spending Another delegate pinned a Missouri suppor William Jennings Bryan. ” the village clerk before any walk ia begun, and petition duly verified, of Phenando Eliis- the laying of a large water pipe. the past few days in St. Charles witii her praylng that the last will and testament of delegate's badge upon his coat. no money shall be paid any person who does not Ionia Standard: " Mrs. E. P. Kelsey enter ­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rallins, returned said deceased may be proved and admitted to Again a great cheer went up. The comply with this provision. probate, and that Edward B Smith and Phe, tained last Friday in honor of Miss Pennell. home Tuesday. nando Ellis, or some other suitable person may There was a very large company of young Miss Margie Paine, of Salt Lake City, who Missourians danced about like Com- ELEVATED TRACKS. Sec. 5.—The amount shall pr y for the village be appointed executors of said estate. people present, and the entertainment is had been spending 1 the past three weeks at anches on the war path. The band the construction of cement walks shall not ex­ Thereupon t is ordered that Thursday, the struck up “The Star-Spangled Ban, ”- ceed $1,000 for each year, and for the year 1900 19th day of July, A. U., 1900, at one pronounced ns elegant and most hospitable. ” the home of A. E. Richardson, went to Mt, o'clock in the aflernoon.be assigned for tbe Wm. N. Waldron returned last week from ner and 10,000 people joined in singing Great Northern Msjr go Over the Pere shall not exceed $500. Clemens Monday. the apostrophe to liberty. hearing of said petition and that the heirs at a visit with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Davi­ Prof, and Mrs, J. G. Monroe and children, Marquette. Sec. 6.—When crosswalks are built of cement law and legatees of said deceased and all other son, In Sumner, Gratiot county, who is ruffer­ Then the Missouri delegation, with Lansing Journal, July 16. by the village the excavations shall be deep persons Interested In said will, are required to of Michigan City, Ind„ are here visiting Mr. Davis in the van, headed a pro ­ appear at a session of said court then to be ing from a severe cough, bordering on con ­ friends, chiefly the guests of Com. It. M. Win ­ Secretary Dodge of the Lansing, St. enough to permit the uso of ten inches or more holden at the Probate office in the village of sumption. His son Tom will visit her next ston und family. cession. Up and down the arena they Sohns & St. Louis Railway was a cal­ of saud or cinders or crushed stone after being St. Johns and show cause, if any there be, week and from there go to Crystal Lake. marched to the music alternately of ler at the office of the railroad com­ wet and thoroughly rammed. Upon this shall why tho will should not be approved. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Rumsey went to De­ “The Stars aud Stripes Forever ” and And It Is further ordered, that notice be Mrs. C. E. Moss is visiting in the home of troit last Sunday to spend a couple of weeks missioner this morning. The purpose be laid a bed of concrete four inches thick, given to the persons interested in said estate, with their daughter and view some of the “Dixie.” of his visit was to ascertain what re­ composed of one part best Portland cement and of the pendency of the hearing thereof, by Geo. W. Pulfrey and family at Omens, on At last nature demanded a rest, causing a copy of this order to be published in Traverse Bay. Miss Nellie Moss is visiting Blue Ribbon Races. quirements the commissioner would fonr parts clean coarse gravel. Upon this shall and as the last exultant cheer died make when the Great Northern comes be laid a top finishing conrse two inches thick, the Clinton Independent , a newspaper print ­ her grand parents at Union Home, and Miss Mr. and Mrs. A. Granger, and Mr. and Mrs. away Webster Davis sank into a chair ed and circulating in said County of Clinton Anna Moss went to Crystal Lake Saturday, Dorr Stowell left Monday for Petoskey and to make a crossing with the Pere composed of one part best Portland cement and for three successive weeks previous to said in the space reserved for the Missouri Marquette road In this city. one part clean coarse sand. day of hearing, and from there she will visit in Middleton, other places thereabouts, where they will CHARLES M MERRILL, delegation. Railroad Commisloner Osborn was All crosswalks on residence streets shall be the guest of Miss Mattie Stitt. spend about a month. “A democrat at last,” he said. (Atruecopy.j Judge of Probate- The Misses Linda and Melissa Cressmen not present but to Deputy Commis­ five feet in width or more, and on business COMING EVENTS. “That platform is good enough and sioner Chapman it was intimated that streets not less than eight feet in width. wentto Harbor Springs yesterday to spend ORTGAOESALK.-DF.F a ULT HAVING strong enough for any true American the new company would like to estab ­ Sec. 7. —The width of cement and flagstone the remainder of the summer pleasantly, to stand upon. ” Mbeen made in the conditions of a mort ­ Cheap Kates via Grand Trunk Railway und profitably employed. lish a crossing at grade and station a walks shall be as follows : age. executed by Edwin 8. Marshall and Carrie HELD TAKES A BOLD STAND. flag man there. The deputy commis­ Upon Clinton avenue, from D. G. H. & M. R. A. Marshall to Belle D. Davis, dated February Systen to Detroit, Niagara Falls, To ­ Mrs. E. H. Lyon and children left this au. 1892 and recorded In tbe office of the Regis­ ronto, Alexandria Hay and morning for Conway, Emmet county, where Mr. Davis’ speech In full was as fol­ sioner stated, however, that Commis­ R. to the south line of Railroad street, shall be ter of Deeds for Clinton county, in Michigan, Montreal. they will spend the remainder of the summer lows: sioner Osborn was of the opinion that eight feet; and from the south line of Railroad on February 2U, 1892, In Liber 76 of Mortgages graae crossings should not be made street to the north line of State street shall be on page 118, on which mortgage there is claim­ with Mr. Lyon ’s parents. “Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of ed to be due at the date of this notice eight Half rate to Detroit and return except with interlockers and derailers, ten feet outaide the property line and four feet from all over Michigan, account of Miss Agnes Sullivan, trimmer for Petsch the convention :—I appreciate very hundred and forty dollars and seventy-two Si Boucher, left last Sunday morning -for highly the honor conferred upon me and that he would probably insist on immediately adjoining and reaching to the cents, besides an attorney fee of twenty-five Democratic State Convention. Tick­ a separation of grades If It could be buildings, the crosswalks being eight feet or dollars, stipulated In said mortgage to be paid et# sold for all trains of 24th and 25th Detroit, where she will spend the season of bv inviting me to say a few words at should any proceedings be taken to foreclose quiet in trade, with her parents. this time, and I shall detain you but a brought about. more. On Higliara street from Brush to Spring said mortgage, and no suit or proceeding at and good to return up to and Including Secretary Dodge stated that the Julv 27th. Robe 11 B. McFarlan, representative of the moment. I have been honored highly streets the width shall be ten feet. On Walker law or in equity having been Instituted to re­ route entering the city had not been street from Brush to Spring streets the width cover any part of tbe debt secured by said Niagara Falls, Toronto, Alexandria American Press Association, Is spending a by another party than this in the past. mortgage; therefore by virtue of the power of two weeks’ vacation in the parental home, I have served that party well, and fully determined upon, and that he shall be twelve feet. On State street from Brush sale in said mortgage contained, and of the Bay and Montreal Excursions. —The would be glad to have Commisloner first excursion of the season will be corner of Oaklund and State streets. have rendered services as good as the to Spring streets the width shall be ten feet on statue in such case made and provided, notice Osborn look over the ground. He the north side and eight feet on the south side is hereby given that on July 21, 1900, at one given on Saturday, July 28th, from all Warner Vredenburg the popular young honor I received, and the account is o'clock In the afternoon at the west front door clerk in St. Johns postofflee, returned last .balanced now. (Great applause and thought it might be possible to cross of the street. of the Court House for Clinton county, in Grand Trunk stations in Michigan and the Pere Marquette at some point connecting lines. Special trains and Saturday fron his two weeks vacation, spent cheering). Life, human life, is but a On the business streets mentioned above no Michigan. In the village of St.Johns, in said where an overhead crossing can be walks shall he constructed unless they be of ce­ county, there will be sold at public vendue to coach service will be arranged to take at Crystal Lake and with his mother In narrow span between two great un ­ tbe highest bidder, tbe premises described in Owosso. known eternities, and life is too short be made without great expense. ment or flagstone. the excursions over the line bv day­ A meeting of the stockholders of the said mortgage, viz: The south-west quarter of light. Tickets will be valid to return F. F. Murdock wentto Au Train last Satur­ for a man to sacrifice his principles or On residence and other streets the width of tbe south-west quarter of section eight, in day, to spend a few weeks fishing and solid his love of country for money or for Lansing, St. Johns & St. Louis rail­ the walk shall be six feet. township eight north, of range one west, in leaving destination up to and includ ­ Michigan. recreation. On Monday Warner Bunday, office In this republic (enthusiastic ap ­ way is oeing held this afternoon In Sec. 8. —Excavations for flagstone walks shall ing August 8th, 1900, and rates will be Secretary Dodge ’s office. Dated April 20, 1900. astonishly low. Get yourself ready for Charles Fowler, F. R. Jackson and one or plause and cheering). I have never be deep enough to permit the use of six inches BELLE D DAVIS. two others whose names we are unable to yet read or heard a platform that was or more of sand after being wet and thoroughly Mortgagee. the cheap and grand excursions. Ni­ It Saved Ills Leg Perrins A Baldwin . agara Falls, one of the wonders of the learn, went to join them. so Intensely American as the platform rammed. For residence streets the flagstone Attorneys for Mortgagee. world, and the beautiful Canadian Rt. Rev. Mgr. J. J. Fox. V. G., Green Bay, read herein thisconventlon (continued P. A. Danforth of LaGrange, Oa., suf­ shall not be less than 2V< inches in thickness, cities of Canada. Ask any agent of Wls.. arrived Tuesday morning, accompanied applause and cheering). Old condi ­ fered for six months with a frightful and for the business streets not less than three RORATE ORDER.—STATE OF MICHI- by his nieces, Oela and Marie Reitz, of St. tions have passed away, old questions running sore on his leg: but writes inches in thickness. Surface of walk to hare gan. County of Clinton, ss. At a session the Grand Trunk Railway, or connect ­ Pof the Probate Court for the County of Clin ­ ing lines, for information, rates, train Catharine's Academy, at Racine. The Rt. have passed and gone, many of them, that Bucklen ’s Arnica Salve wholly one-half inch pitch towards gutter for six-foot ton. holden at the probate office. In tne village time, etc., etc. Rev. leaving on the noon train to attend the and new questions are now before the cured It In five days. For Ulcers, walk, and other walks pro rata. of Ht Johns, on Friday, the 29th day of June, Columbian summer school at Detroit, American people. I care not a snap Wounds, Piles, It's the best salve in Sec. 9.—This ordinance ahail take immediate in tbe year one thousand nine hundred ; Present, Charles M. Merrill, Judge of Pro ­ A Proposal to Married Ladle*. ne will return Friday and remain over Sun. of my finger for public or private crit­ the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. effect. bate. EDITOR INDEPENDENT. day the guest of Mrs. Petsch and family. icism. I care nothing for office, for I Sold by Fii.dkw & Millman , drug­ Sec. 10.—This ordinance shall stand as No. 57 In the matter of tbe estate of ANDREW J. Please announce that we are send ­ gave given up one voluntarily better gists. HENRY PALMER, WIGGINS, deceased. On readlngand filing the President. petition, duly verified, of Hattie Wiggins, ing, postpaid and free of charge, an UNION HOME. than any you give me (great applause praying that she or some other suitable per ­ elegant sterling silver-plated sugar and cheering), and the man or newspa ­ M. M. MCDONALD. son may be appointed administrate of said shell, such as we sell regularly at 40c per that makes the statement that I Clerk. estate. From Our Correspondent. Thereupon It is ordered, that Thursday, tha each, to every married lady in the was forced to leave the administration 2 THING way off. and it is their busi ­ bearing. may be made. Our object is to adver­ were $11.50. ness to make it look bright. Rut don't be too CHARLES M. MICH KILL. tise Quaker Valley silverware. We be ­ leave It and leave It for good. (Wild fast. See for yourselves. Your home dealei Judge of Probate. and enthusiastic applause and cheer ­ wants your patronage and will always make (A true copy ) lieve that the most effective way of The National Telephone company it an object for you to leave your money a have a gang of men at work setting ing). In every part of Europe and Rare. Always reliable Ladlea,ask Druggist fbr doing this is to get samples into the home. < HI<1IKres, Burns,Sccalp . and______----- Skin Diseases. ______. Bet______stloot* Grcatoffur —Tn k 1 ndeprndent g harmless remedy Hint produces im Gazette, the leading stock Journal of by Great Britain with its army and Its and ease known. Used internally and externally. America, $2.l >. Subscribe at this of­ navy. (Cries of “ No, no. ”) I have F. F. MURDOCK, National Watchman both one year for Free sample from druggist*. Price cts., pre ­ mediate restults. Try it. $1.60. Don ’t miss this offer. paid. Pacal Balm Co., St. Louts Mich. « C. E. V an Sickle . fice. yet to hear of the administration de­ Opp Postofflee. ST. JOHNS MICH CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1900.

God and beiug at peace with him. only a dissipated fashionable parted TALM AGE'S SERMON. When the trumpet shall sound, there from his wine cellar, while on the NOMINEES OF THE CONVENTION. will be an uproar and a wreck of other hand no useful Christian leaves DRAWS A LESSON FROM A mountuin and continent, and no hu ­ this world without being missed. NOBLE WOMAN’S LIFE. man arm can help you. Amid the The church of God cries out like the LITHOGRAPHERS’ STONE. rising of the dead and amid the boiling prophet, “Howl, fir tree, for the cedar of yonder sea and amid the live, leap ­ has fallen! ” Widowhood comes and To Tbow Enffugril In Alleviating Human Biographical Sketches of Bryan It la Found Moitly In the Klngdo of ing thunders of the flying heavens shows the garments which the depart ­ BirtrU. DUtrets—Self Sacrificing Work Assured calm and placid will be every wo­ ed had made. Orphans are lifted up to The territory in and around the of a ltlch Reward Hereafter — I’rulsu man ’s heart who hath put her trust In look Into the calm face of the sleeping and Stevenson. village of Solnnoftn, in the Kingdom for the Needle. Christ —calm notwithstanding all the benefactress. Reclaimed vagrancy of Bavaria, forms the world ’s chief tumult, as though the fire In the comes and kisses the cold brow of her supply of lithographic stones, says (Copyright, 1900, by Louis Klopsch.) heavens were only the gildings of an who charmed it away from sin, and United States Consul Weber, stationed Dr. Talmage, who is still traveling autumnal sunset, as though the peal of all through the streets of Joppa there at Nuremberg, says the Cincinnati in northern Europe, has forwarded the trumpet were only the harmony of is mourning —mourning because Dor­ Enquirer. The litho stones found In the following report of a sermon in an orchestra, as though the awful cas is dfead. When Josephine of France France, near Montpelier, cannot com­ which he utters helpful words to ull voices of the sky were but a group of was carried out to her grave, there pare with the solnhofen stones. Litho ­ who are engaged in alleviating human friends bursting through a gateway were a great many men and women of graphic stone is nothing but a com­ distresses and shows how such work at eventime with laughter and shout ­ pomp and pride and position that pact and homogeneous limestone, and will be crowned at the last; text, Acts ing, “Dorcas the disciple! ” Would went out after her, but I am most af­ the villages of Solnhofen, Moernstheim lx, 39, “And all the widows stood by God that every Mary and every Martha fected by the story of history that on and Langenaltholm, with a population him weeping and showing him the would this day sit down at the feet of that day there were ten thousand of of about 3,000 inhabitants, lie right in coats and garments which Dorcas Jesus! the poor of France who followed her the center of such limestone strata. made while she was with them. ” l’rnlsu of the Nee

TERRIBLE RIDE Beautiful Train* on the Hooking Talley. WANTED BOO to North China as viceroy to Chl-Ll. Men, Women and children to try the best Mad* by Two Boy* Through m Tuan*! Commencing July 9th trains Nos. 33, USE THE GENUINE Please transmit this dispatch to the and ebeapeat preparations ever offered the oa a Car Roof. 34, 35 and 30, between Athens and To­ public. You don ’t lake any chance* in trying lEGATIO S SHE Oil JULY 8. ministers at other capitals. them, aa your druggist guarantee* KnlU ’s Red New York Cor. Chljago Inter Ocean: ledo, were made up of our new equip ­ Pills for Wan People. "Pale and Weak,” the PRRAY&LANlWjl Tell* of First Buttle. Having expended all the money in ment, description us follows: Engine of women ’s remedy of the day (tho only genuine). Minister Wu Receives Dispatch to Knill ’s White Liver Pills, the great Liver Invlg- Admiral Seymour telegraphs tne ad­ their possession in a week spent in Brooks build of modern design, with 18 orator,r, MyKiem.System Renovatorinnovator andana Boweljiowei Regulator.tteguiaior. This Effect. miralty from Taku under date of July sight-seeing in New York, George by 20 cylinders, eight wheels, 72 inch 26 doses,es, 26c. You can work while they work. 14 that he believes the allies have pos ­ drivers capable o? attaining GO miles Never• igripe or make you sick. Knill ’s Blue Kld- Huxon, aged eighteen, and John Cor- ney Pi!111m cure all Kidney Ills; Backache, etc. ftORJftq session of all the forts at Tien-Tsln ex­ key, aged seventeen, both reeidents of per hour with 12 coaches, baggage car Knlll ’n Dyspepsia Tablets cure Indigestion, cor­ rect all Stomach Troubles, destroy all foul gases, m COMES FROM RELIABLE SOURCE cept one. The allies at Taku and Tlen- East Cambridge, Mass., determined and two coaches and parlor car of Pull­ make pure sweet stomachs and breaths. To do Tsin on July 10 were as follows: Rus­ Friday night to steal a ride home on a man build. The coaches are half Em­ as advertised or money refunded. The only WATE* an teed preparations on the market. Knill ’s Form* of the Allied Power* Are Mwtew sians, 8,340; Japanese, 5,224; British, New Haven train. The boye lettered pire construction, wide vestibule, steel or Tablets cost 25o. Half prloe of others. FOR » r THBj platform, steel tired wheels, double K at Tirn-Talii—Completely Rout the 2,675; Germans, 1,036; Americans, 1,- about the foot bridge at Forty-eighth HANDKERCHIEF 400, and small detachments of Aus­ windows and seating capacity of 03 To marry for money and miss it is less pain ­ Funny and Capture Native City aud street that spans the Grand Central ful than to marry for love and miss It. .. TOILET ft BATH trians and Italians which brought the train yards, and the idea suggested people. Each coach is lighted with All llie t ort*. pintsch gas and provided with smokiug Sin got a foothold la this world by making ^RtTUSCjhL^SUBSTnrUTES i total up to 21,304. Considerable of the itself to them to drop to the roof of a Itself look harmless and little. forces had been landed at Taku on the car of the Boston midnight express as compartment with seating capacity for Washington, July 18. —The Chinese 0 people, and ladies’ and gentlemen's way to Tien-Tsln. The facilities at it was passing under them. As the Are Too Using Alien’* Foot-Ea**? THE STANDARD minister has received a dispatch from toilet rooms and lavatories. The interior It Is the only cure for Swollen, the minister at London, authenticated Taku were limited, however, and the Montreal express steamed out ot the SEWING MACHINE le-enforcements would be obliged to finish is mahogany and cars are sup ­ Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet, by Sheng, the imperial inspector of station at 12:03 o ’clock at a lively gait plied with high back 6eats elegantly CornB and Bunions. Ask for Allen ’s COMPANY wait. the youths mistook It for the Boston make twenty-five different posts and telegraohs rt Shanghai, and upholstered in plush of different colors. Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken Into style*. including the hlghett- by two viceroys, declaring that the London New* ’ Account. train. They vaulted over the railing These coaches are admitted by the the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe prit-ed Lett; *nd be.t low- Loudon, July 18. —The Evening of the bridge and dropped to the roof of Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad­ priced machine*. foreigners in Pekin were oafe July 9 Pullman company to be superior in Send for catalogue and and were receiving the protection of News prints a dispatch from Shanghai a mall car. They had Just seated them ­ every way, and entirely different from dress Allen S. Olmsted. LeRoy, N. Y. price*. giving a detailed account of the attack selves when the train swung out in j. B. ALDRICH, State Mgr.. the government. an3 rthing ever turned out by their Tho secret of feminine diplomacy Is to know 228 Woodward Are., This is two days after the reported of the allied forces on the na ­ the side track and headed for the sin ­ company, in fact they are marvels of how and when to tell a secret. Drraorr, Micu. tive city of Tien-Tsin July 13. Ac­ gle track tunnel. Once inside the tun ­ massacre. Minister Wu has laid the beauty. The parlor cars are also of cording to the dispatch, the allies were nel the train began to increase in speed Hair* Catarrh Cnre u'i? I Thompson's Eye Watir message before Secretary Hay. Pullman construction, wide vestibuled repulsed and compelled to retreat with until it was traveling at a high rate. Is a constitutional cure. Price. 75a The text of the dispatch received by and other up to date features combined W.N.U — DETKOIT— NO. 2 6 —1900 a loss of more than 100 killed, the The predicament of the boys was in the coaches. These cars have a British losing forty and the Japanese frightful. Stndrc, hot ainders, a ter­ Wise Is the man who doesn't sacrifice bl> When Answering Advertisements Kindly seating capacity of 30, with smoking health In search for wisdom. sixty. Tho Americans and Russians rible draught, darkness and a loud compartments, toilet rooms and lava­ Mention This Paper. it is added, also Auffered heavily. roar made them fear for their Uvea. tories, interior finish, mahogany chairs Tien-Tsln, July 13, via Chefoo, July Corkey, it is said, suffered from collid ­ upholstered in blue plusb. The extrior 15, and Shanghai, July 16.—At 2 o'clock ing with the roof of the tunnel. When finish of trains is uniform throughout, this afternoon 7,000 of the allied troops the boys finally 'emerged from the tun ­ being Pullman stundard, aud present a were attempting to storm the wall of nel Corkey was badly cuf and bruised. handsome appearance. the city. The attack began at daylight. When the train came to a stop at For the present the parlor cars will Its success is doubtful. The Chinese on Spuyten Duyvil they made their pres ­ bo attached to trains Nos. 30, 33, 35 mma the walls are estimated conservatively, ence known. They were helped from and 30, both coaches in all trains will at 20,000. They aro pouring a terrific the roof of the car. Corkey, it is said, be first-class and the use of tobacco For Infants and Children. hail of artillery, rifle and machine-gun was almost nude, the clothing having will be confined to the smoking rooms. fire upon the attackers. The Ameri­ been torn from his body in the tunnel. cans, Japanese, British and French Huxon was covered with dust and The Shoulder Drapery. troops are attacking from the west and bleeding from the mouth and nose. The The drapery effect around the she V

THE CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1990.

EUREKA. FOWLER. SOUTH OVID. The Independent. From Our Correspondent. mssam From Our Correspondent. From Our Correspondent. Mrs. Joseph Walker is seriously ill. Victor and Frank Dapry spent last OaOKGK 8 COKBIT, Proprietor Edd Havens has purchased the Blise week In St. Johns. ATTENTION, FARMERS!!! Omar Botsford returned from Ionia farm. Monday. Mrs. F. W. Tinkle went to Corunna THE Harrison Sutton was In Detroit last Thursday to visit old time friends, Mr. Steari s has a nephew from Sum­ Sunday. NOW Is The Time To Buy ner visiting him. The ladles aid society met last Wed­ Clinton Go. Savings Bank George Altvater was in St. Johns nesday at the home of Mrs, Decosta Born, July 16, to Roy Turner and Tuesday. Putman. ST.JOHNS, MICH. wife, of Elba, a son. Miss Pauline Fedewa, of Westphalia, Binders s Harvesting Machinery. R’ G. Waters and family spent Sun ­ John Randolph, of Marengo, Ohio, is is visiting friends iu town. Tajrs 3 Per Cent, interest on Deposits. day at Frank Waters, in Southwest visiting friends and relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dane spent Sun ­ Bingham. We Have We Carry all kinds of The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. day with friends in Riley. Mrs. Eva Munson, from north of A Supply of LOANS MONEY ON APPROVED BONDS AND Myra Burk, Tuesday afternoon, July Mrs. Hattie Durst has returned to Shepardsville, spent Monday at Jacob NEAL ESTATE SECURITY. 24. her home in Aurora, Illinois. Chanhams, in Souttieast Bingham. BINDER W. P. Griffith has improved the Mrs. Droste, of Detroit, is visiting Mrs. Brice, her father and her little TWINE Agricultural Tools, OFFICERS: looks of his tenant house on Main street at Henry George ’s this week. daughter spent last Thursday with by repainting it. A. J. Baldwin ,Pre«. I*. E.WAi,nwoRTH,Tres. Hamilton Wagar, of Lebanon, her sister, Mrs. B. Miller, near Laings- on hand. G. Pennell , V-Prw. K. C. Dexter . Asat.Tres. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sherman and was the guest of George McPherson, burg. ALSO HAVE THE their mother, Mrs. 1. Sherman, of St. Sunday. Many farmers have their wheat in We carry the THIS LOCAL MAKKLTS. Johns, were guests at J. E. Kirby ’s, shock and the prospects are for a Sunday. Miss Ethel McCabe, of St.Johns, AMERICAN WOVEN WIRE FENCE is s fie riding the week with Mrs. Anna much better crop than was generally ST. Johns , Mich., July 19, 1900. The ladies’ aid society of the E. V. expected in the spring. Plymouth, Whittaker. AND A FULL STOCK OF J £ an*. Johns elevators open at 7 a. in. ana church will meet with Mrs. J. Bryant. Rev. William O. Nease and wife close at 0 p. m. Wednesday, July 25, at o ’clock. All Mr. and Mrs. Oral Hildreth, of Riley, the best on the The following are the prices paid In cash were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. returned from the camp-meeting at for produce in this market: cordially invited. Cincinnati July 5, and report a very market. Shelf and Builders* Hardware. N7heat ...... -...... to 88 A large number from this place at­ Dane, Tuesday. M Oats...... 23 to large assembly and a very good meet­ Clover Seed...... 50 (to 5 0O tended the funeral of “Grandma Rus­ Frank Ulrich and Miss Luvena Feld- ing. Atblke ...... 75 & 6 00 sell,” at Chapin, last Thursday. Mrs. pausch visited friends In Belding Sun ­ Hay. new ...... 00 to 5 10 Russell was the mother of Mrs. Elmer day and Monday. GREEM MUSH. Look Over Our BLUE FLAME OIL STOVES Beans ...... — to 1 85 Barley...... 65 © 70 Stowell, of this place. Miss Pearl Messer, of Matherton. Rye...... ~...... -...... 52 Mr. and Mrs. George Cotton, of Ham­ spent a few days of last week with From Our Correspondent. Potatoes...... -...... 30 < 3 $2.50, $2.75 and $3 Suits all go at ...... 2.00 trude Eaton. And make all kinds of CASTINGS. Wu It A Miracle? $4.00, $4.50 and $5 Suits have been reduced to...... 3.50 “The marvelous cure of Mrs. Rena J. Stout of Consumption has created Intense excitement InCammack, Ind. ” ALL FUR AND STRAW HATS AT REDUCED PRICES. writes Marlon Stuart, a leading drug- Highest possible grade of goods at lowest possible prices has always been our motto, and this gl.<>tof Muncie,Ind. She only weighed 90 pounds when her doctor In York- ; ^ sale is a good illustration. town said she must soon die. Then It’s not what a man pays for his clothes that makes him well dressed, but it’s what he gets for she began to use Dr. King ’s New Dis­ bis money. Here one gets the most of the best for the least. covery and gained 37 pounds in weight s and was completely cured.” It has ft cured thousands of hopeless cases, and -THIS IS POSITIVELY A CASH SALE- Is positively guaranteed to euro all St. Johns Throat. Chest and Lung diseases. 50c and $1.00 Trial bottles free at Fildkw & Millman ’s drug store. It has been demonstrated by exper ­ CLARK & HULSE, IRON WORKS. ience that consumption can be pre ­ vented by the early use of One Minute Cough Cure. This is the favorite 37 Clinton Ave. St. Johns, Mich. remedy for coughs, colds, croup, asth ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN. ma, grippe and all throat and lung troubles. Cures quickly. C. E. Van Sickle . ********<;*************(

___ 1'he following is the full text of a How is Fannie and the babies? Well, and every little while I fall a bee tree at me. that it would cause me to grin paper od “The Sunny Side of Pio­ to tell you the truth, dad, we don ’t where I am clear! ug, that has all the one of my ohoicest homemade No. 11 neer Life,” read by Bub Abel at the get along at all. I have the “ager” way from ten gallons to a barrel and grins. annual meeting of the Clinton County about every other day and Fannie and a half of nice strained honey in it. Sometimes the boys at school would Pioneer Society : the children are dumping around with Do you think you will try to stay gather flowers for their sweethearts What ’s all the ‘‘bloomin ’ ” racket it most of the time. This is my well here another year? Htay here ! Y ou and teacher, and While they would on the 4th of July got up for? asked day, and I started out to see if I can just bet your last dollar I shall ransack the woods all over for little the inquisitive boy of his teachers in could catch a mess of fish for dinner. stay here. Why, dad, I woudn ’t trade dandelions and Johnny Jump-ups ” for the primary department. It’s got up About all we have to live on here is my chance here in Clinton for the their girls, I would hunt for the big ­ to oelebrate a victory. What victory? fish and wild meat. Have you tried whole of Stuben county, New York. gest “sunflower ” or “hollyhock ” I Why, don ’t you know, my child, that to farm it any since you came? Farm The settlers are pouring in and we could find for mv girl, and while the a long time ago, a great, cross, ugly it? How do you expect a feller to will soon have near neighbors and a boys would laugli and make fun of my British lion came over here from farm it here in this God-forsaken school and church started. There is extravagance, the girl seemed to ap ­ England and kept tormenting our wilderness? It would take a whole some talk of a railroad being built preciate the gift, for whenever she forefathers until they got out of pa ­ lifetime to clear up a farm here. How through here from Detroit and if they wrote to me she would begin always tience and went at it and cuffed that is the soil, do you think it will grow do, we will have a village started her letters with “My dear old Sun ­ Lion ’s ears and gave his ‘caudle rig- a crop? Naw, the soil is so blamed and maybe get the county seat. flower” or “Sweet Hollyhock ” gin ’ ” such a vehement plucky twist, poor you couldn ’t raise a disturbance The old man stayed with his boys The grin on my face kept expand ­ that he was mighty glad to run back on it. I sowed a little buckwheat several days and went back to York ing a little each year and the smile on “’Ome” and stay there. Well, what last year and the frost came and nip ­ State well pleased with Michigan and her cheek a little more fascinating, do them G. A. K. fellows meet on ped it about as soon as it got up. roud of his son John. Jim sold out until we reached the age of twenty- dress parade once a year for? It’s to Have you a team? Nope. Where are Cis chance packed his duds and with one, when we were arraigned before celebrate another victory. What vic­ the cattle 1 gave you the money to his wife, babies, shot gun, fishing a Baptist clergyman one Sunday tory? 'About forty years ago there buy£ 1 brought a good yoke of oxen tackle and dog moved back to York morning, while he handcuffed us to ­ was a large poisonous reptile called and one cow fn here, but I had noth ­ State, while John stuck to it like a gether and pronounced upon us a life Secession crawled out of his den and ing to winter them on but this tarnal “puppy to a root, ’* and lived to see sentence of hard labor, and for over* began raising a rumpus down South, “sagger” grass, and they got poor the farms cleared up, railroad built, thirty years we have been trying to and the G. A. R. boys got after the and lousey and when I turned them the village started, and today we meet “grin and bear it” and work out that' snake and caught it and held it while out in the spring, they wasn ’t used to to celebrate John ’s victory. I am not sentence. Uncle Sam took a big pair of pinchers running on these marshes and when sure but this is why the village is If there is a tired mother here that] and pulled the snake ’s teeth out. I found them they were all in the called St. Johns. has had to sit up nights and patch 1 Well, what are they making such mire clear to their necks, and died As this is only a sort of an ex­ the elbows of her little boys ’ pants fuss over Dewey for? It’s in honor before I could pull them out. Do you perience meeting, I will only give and darn the stockings for six pairs of bis victor. What victory? Dewey think vou will try to stay here an ­ you a few sketches of pioneer life of little feet, that blue eyed girl can works for Uncle Sam and Uncle Sara, other winter? Stay here? Why, dad, that I have learned in the juvenile sympathize with you, for she has got you know, has quite a strong appetite do you think I am a fool? I wouldn ’t department of the school of Experi ­ seven. If there is a proud grandpa for fresh fish. So about two years stay here another year if they would ence. While the early settlers experi ­ here, who has got half a dozen little ago, Dewey woke up one Sunday give me a warrant deed of the whole enced “ager” chills, snake bites, grandchildren who come to see him morning quite early and, rubbing his blasted state of Michigan. Just as frosts and clouds, they also saw much occasionally and climb up into his eyes, said, “I guess I’ll go out and soon as I can sell my rat hides and of the sunny side of life and as this lap and pull his whiskers, I can sym­ see if I can ’t catch a mess of fish for coon skins and can get money enough is the side that the biids, beasts, and pathize with him, for I have got sev-j Uncle Sam before it’s time to go to to move. I shall pack my duds and plants all seek after, I shall not try en. One little grandson is named after Sunday school. ” So he dug a few get out of here. Where is John? He to feed you on darkness and gloom. Hazen Pingree, I didn ’t name that angle worms, took his hook and line, is down the trail a little ways. I It is said that Christopher Columbus one, and another after Bill McKinley got into his little canoe and padlded guess I will go down where he is discovered America in 1462, while 1 and the next one I expect will be named out into Manila bay and wasn ’t gone while you go after the fish. did not discover Clinton county until after Colonel Bliss. And to you dear but just a little while, when back he So the old man trudged along with 1852. Christopher came in the May­ grandpas and grandmas let me say came, with a great long string of a sad heart. He had not gone far flower, while I came in June flower. just a word and then I’ll quit, don ’t “black Spanish suckers, all scaled when he heard a cow bell, then he He first landed on Pymouth Rock, for pity ’s sake get into that old fogy and ready for breakfast, long before heard some one driving oxen : Whoa, while I landed on the south shore of notion that because you have seen Unele Sam had got out of bed. haw, gee, git up there. Buck and Looking Glass river, in the township seventy or eighty years, you are no Well, the other day, ma she left pa Bright! The old man said to himself, of DeWitt. I don ’t know how many longer of any use to this world. and me and the baby, to stay alone That voice sounds like John As he passengers he brought over, but the In the beginning the great Creator and keep house, while she went with came up to a little clearing, he saw a flagship that I commanded at that In his wise and beneficent plan, a whole lot of other wimmin much as fellow trying to plow among the time contained my father, mother nine Saw fit to make a world 250 miles to kiss a feller they call stumps and grubs, and as he got a sisters, a younger brother, besides me. For the benefit of man. Hobson. Now what has Hobson done little nearer, he called out, Hello, The first edition of the Abel family He planned the day and night, that the wimmin all want to kiss John, is that vou? John stopped his came from York state to Michigan with He made the heat and cold, him? Hobson works for Uncle Sam, oxen, wiped tfie sweat off his fore ­ an ox team, about seventy years ago. And filled this world with blessings too, and he is a daring soit of a head with his shirt sleeve as he said. They have many of the ancient relics Which all have not been told. rooster, and one day he took his life Well, I declare! Is that you, dad? preserved, am not sure but they have in one hand and a bunch of Uncle He gave us the green hills and val­ Ain ’t you lost? I am awful glad to the club that wicked Cain slew mv leys Sam’s “goose quills” in the other, see you. How is mother and the rest great grandfather Abel with. I think and went out and blew up an old And mountains with their snow of tne York state folks? They are the early settlers were more genial, capped towers, steamboat. all well. How are you getting along less fretful, more grateful and less What do them old gray whiskered The fish, the birds and beasts. out here, John? Oh, first rate. selfish than they are today, the young The grain the fruit and flowers fellers meet at the court house once a How is Matilda and the children? people seemed to enjoy the “apple year for? It’s to celebrate their vic­ They are all right, and happy as bees, ” “pumpkin bees ” and “snapand Now with all of this endless gift tory. I should like to know what skunks in a rail pile. Have you been kiss ’em bees ” full as well if not bet ­ and care, is it possible that the Cre­ they have done that they should cele­ sick any? Oh, I’ll tell you, dad. we ter than the young people of today do ator has any other desire than that brate. Well, you just wait a minute have a little touch of this Michigan enjoy the “progressive pedro ” and mankind should inhabit the earth just and I’ll tell you. “ager” every few days, but we take as long as they will obey His laws whist parties we hear so much about, and can stand the climate. The hus-j About sixty years ago there lived a good “horn ” of ‘‘cherry bark and and the kisses that such fellows as in one of the eastern states a man who sarsaparilla ” every morning and that bandman plants the corn, beans,| John Brunson, J. T. Daniells and Dorr wheat and other products of the soil I had two sons, whom we will call John kinder eases up the chills, so we don ’t Stowell used to get forty years ago and Jim. They had reached the age have it very hard. This is my well and watches over them with tendeil were enough to almost raise the dead, care. He has no desire that the un I of twenty-one years and past, had day, and I can work like a “bugger ” if not cast out devils. There was a each a wife and child or two apiece. every other day. ruly cattle should break into hi I peculiar tart and fragranoe to one of crops and destroy them before they! They had heard of the beauties of What are you fitting this ground up those “rosy cheek ” ripe smacks that Michigan and began teasing their mature, neither does he want that for? Why to sow to wheat. Do you was as much ahead of any variety we naughty boys to plug his melons be-' father to help them to means that have nowadays as the genuine maple they could go west and grow up with think it will raise wheat? Raise fore they are ripe. And if abnjr dis­ wheat! You can just bet it will raise sweet is ahead of the artificial stuff obeys his parents and goes into the the country, so after a while the old we buy. man scraped around and got together wheat. Why, last year one of my water before he can swim and gets neighbors over near Maple river had We used to have trusts and soulless drowned or goes through this world “legal tender ” enough for the two corporations to fight fifty years ago, boys to make an entry on a piece of a little patch of wheat not more than on the hen canter, and lives high and three-quarters of an acre and whether but they were of a milder brand, and dies young, it is wicked to lay any of land and got them a yoke of oxen, while they drew quite freely upon our a cow and provisions enough to last you believe it or not, he harvested the blame to the Creator, and you over forty bushels of nice white blood and patience, they were honor ­ boys and girls who are tottering on six months. The boys were delighted, able enough to let our empty pocket- and soon after bade thier parents and wheat, the kernels as big and plump the verge of three score years and tea as quails’ eggs. That's so, for I books alone, and when it came to a need not think that the good Lord friends goodby and started out with helped him thresh it with a flail. Do genuine “clinch ” or “catch as catch their little families to seek their for ­ wants you to die before you are a you think it will raise corn? Raise can, ” we could always knock them hundred or a thousand years old. tune. corn ! You just want to come out here out with a little turpentine or good If there is anyone of God ’s children They had been gone a year or more, and see my corn. Why, last year I big smudge. that I believe He is especially proud and, as the mail only traveled semi­ didn ’t get here until quite late in I think parents and teachers were of, it was Methuselah. He aidn ’t annually in those days, the old man June, and I burned off a little piece of more strict with their children fifty tire out at 900. He was a good boy became anxious about his children ground and didn ’t-try to plow it, but years ago than they are today. It and, like John, looked upon the sun ­ and lit out to see if he could find went around with an old axe and used to be a grave sin for a professor ny side of life. I can fancy how he where they were at. He took the made dents in the ground, dropped of religion to look pleasant, and if looked when he was 900. He proba ­ boat to Detroit and, as there was no in my corn and, as sure as preaching, they grinned or laughed out loud, bly lived with one of his great great stage horse, nor steam horse, he took I harvested over 100 bushels of the they were liable to be hauled up be ­ grandchildren in the city, and on the trail road running northwest from biggent ears of corn you-ever sot your fore a court of ministers and expelled eleotion days Uncle Methuselah would Detroit on foot. He had just crossed eyes on, besides what the squirrels from the church or pay a fine, and go down to cast his ballot for the gold what is now Shiawassee county and and chipmunks got. How do you while I was brought up by good Bap ­ standard and protection, and when be gone a few miles into Clinton, when get along for fruit and sugar, etc? tist parents and tried to observe the would hear the office seekers brag he saw a man approaching with a gun Why, dad, this is the greatest fruit Decalogue, I would sometimes forget hew they had been in Congress for on his shoulder, a fish pole in one country on earth. The woods are blue the Baptists* commandments, and twenty years and such a feller would hand and a big lop-eared hound by his with huckleberries, raspberries, would grin or snicker whenever any ­ tell how he was postmaster for six­ side. As he came a little nearer, the blackberries, strawberries and wild thing tickled me. There was a blue teen years, and another had been old man said to himself, That fellow plums. Matilda has got more dried eyed girl with dimpled cheek that supervisor for twelve years, Uncle walks like Jim, and as he came up fruit and preserves put up than we used to attend the same church and Methuselah would laugh and shake within speaking distanoe, the old man ever had in York state. This spring school where I did, and once in a his fat sides and say, Why boys, you says, HcIIqw , Jim, is that you? Jim we made the most elegant lot of ma­ while she would oover her face with ain ’t in it a little bit. Why, I farm­ says. Well, dad, is that you? Yes, ple sugar and syrup that you ever such a cute, blushing, bewitching, ed it for over 400 years, then I was this is dad. How are you anyway? tasted. The woods are full of bees modest little smile when she looked (Bee Other Bide.) SUPPLEMENT TO THE CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1900.

dle, a hand rake that I often wished had never Kalamaaoo. These all have a standing and a seen the light ; not a cultivator of any kind, not preatage that places our state in the front rank The Place to Find What You Want “THEN AND NOW.” h drill, nor mower, reaper, threshing machine, for .ntelligence aud usefulness. And these much less a separator iu the whole country. No, supplimeuted with our reformatory ^Institu ­ And to Sell What You Don ’t not even a bicycle to take your best girl for a tions, churches, Sunday schools and missionary Wan Is at A Paper Head by Rev. H, A. Rum * at the spin. Then we had no smash-up on the cars, organizations we fear no comparison. Late Pioneer Meeting. were never thrown from our wheel, never had Nor must we forget that during our pioneer any deaths from blowing out the gas when we days as a statu, the great political party which Ou tlie 81st day of December, 1825, iu the town went to bed, no trunble about tbe coal fire go­ more than any or all others has shaped tbe of Jersey, Steuben county, N. ¥., a somewhat ing out. never swore when putting up stove policy and controled the destiny of our country remarkable event occurred in the family of Mr. pipe. O, those were good times then! till she stands in the front rank among the Josse Rose. A few friends were assembled at a Well, what did we have to ea|7 No bologna nations of the Eartli was barn in Michigan, nor late hour of the night, mostly women, to watch sausage nor Hamburger cheese, no rolled oats, can we ever forget that to the hosts of uoble EARLE & SON’S* the "Old Year out and the New Year in," the no tomato catsup, no angel's food nor lobeter men who went forth from oar midst is largely lady of the house being sick, indeed, confined to salad, no bananas or canued peaches with cake due tlie fact that today we have but one nag, her bed, and after waiting anxiously for the and cream, no apples, peaches, plumbs, peas or battle torn and blood stained, and one people, New Year it was announced to the expectant cultivated fruit of any kind. We had bread or one brotherhood, oue land. Second Hand Store, company that the new arrival was a boy 1 At Johnny cake, potatoes, garden sauce, some­ In 1835 we had Andrew Jackson for president, this the mother rejoiced and said, “It is well; times venison or fish, wild berries, mush and now we have lote of his 47th cousins who would he will be a pioneer! ” milk, etc. like to be president, bat the Michigan boys True enough, for some nine years later, one What did we wearT Here is where the laugh objected 4 years ago and so we have William, HEAD OF CLINTON AVE. ESIDE eariy morning in April, 1885, this boy had grown comes in. Up iu ooe corner of tlie room stand and he has done so well that there is much talk •u laige that lie took bis mother, (leaving his both the little wheel for flax, and the great of asking him to hold on till he opens that door father to follow later), three brothers older wheel for wool and tow. In auotber corner, the into China and brings out a ciiest or two of tea. than himself, three sisters younger, and set out rustic loom ; on these is manufactured the cloth In '35 as we have seen tbe country bad no St. Johns. for the "far west.’’ The event called together that gives us two pairs of pants —tow and linen telegraphs, no telephones, no sub-marine many of the uear neigbbois to bid them fare­ -for summer, and uue suit—all wool —for win ­ cables, no trans-continental rail roads, no well, expecting to see their faces no more, since ter. The wooleu cloth Is dyed with bark from steam war ships, no rapid firing gons, no Where all manner of second hand they were going way off to Michigan. Our con ­ tiie trees around us, then taken to the fulling McCormick reapers, uo separators, no sewing veyance was a lumber wagon, without springs, mill where they are made into garments with ­ machines, no type writers, no vulcanized rub ­ jfoods are bougot and sold. You can but with the regulation white cover, so common out shearing or pressing, in summer we wore ber, now Applied to hundreds of uses, no elec­ in those days. It will be remembered that there the shoes that nature provided, and late in the tric lights or appliances of any kind, no cans sell anything here and you^ can find wore no irou railroads west of Albany at ti.at season the journeyman cobbler came to the for fruit, uor canteens for our army boys, uo time, but this was much talked about und a house aud “whipped the cat," i. e., made tlie kerosene or gasoline for light or cooking. We here any article you want, new or great curiosity was felt to see it. In our jour ­ footwear for the winter, making all his shoe had candies and brush lights, when we were ney, however, we found a railroad of auotber pegs by hand. If you went to a religious meet­ clearing our farms and we didu't have to hang second hand. There would be no use kind. Coming through the black, or Maumee ing in summer the barefoot brigade, old and them up ou poles either. Now it is said that swamp, we found about 30 miles of rail-road. young, was always in evidence. we have more than 300.000 patents for inven ­ trying farther. It would require This was constructed by laying fence rails What were our homes and how decorated? tions. most of them useful to civilization and across the road and these were partially cov ­ Entirely of logs, sometimes hewn inside, one most of them brought out within the last 50 greater effort to tell what we have ered with dirt. After rattling and jouncing on room below answering for sittiug room, living years. It would seem that we must iiave reach ­ these rails for aday and a hall, 1 declared tomy room, sleeping aud dining. There would be a ed the summit of invention, but doubtless, tlie than what we have not. If you want mother, us my settled conviction, that an ordi ­ bed in each rear corner, and a huge fire place in 10 year old boy of today will live to see nary dirt road Was iu every way ahead of the the front where we could burn wood four feet wouders we do not dream of. anything from a nice bedroom suit to rail-rogdJ^At this she kindly halted the team long aud a half cord at a time. To the room Have pioneers lived in vain, have they toiled and let me out ot the wagon for a restful walk. alxive we climbed by means of a pole ladder. fur naught? No, they rest from their labors a haiepin, come and see us in the room The journey from Steuben county, N. Y., to This room would be about 4 feet at the eaves and their works do follow them and blessed be Washtenaw county, Mich., was made iu 21 days, ami 7 or 8 feet in center. Here the younger their memory. I .will close by giving the old formerly occupied by W. II. Watts as 7 hours, 03 minutes and some seconds. shivered and slept iu winter and fought mosqui­ pioneers ’ lanieut in his own humble words, toes and red coats in summer. Carpets! Brus­ matchless measure. a dining hall. My father's uncle, who had preceded ns one sels, ingrains, axminister. No such extrava­ year, was urging our coming and promised us gant foolishness theu. Plastered walls, nicely The glamour aod strife of this life is past, the upper story of his house till we could build, papered or frescoed? Hold your breath! Nice Its ambitions and hopes departed ; i his upper story was the largest, the roomiest pantry and china closets and rich wardrobes? I’ve reached three score and ten at last, one I ever saw toeu or now. It extended tbous- Behold, instead, n iked beams overhead.covered Sad and broken hearted. EARLE & SON. uudsof miles iu every direction and was as high witii rough boards; for pantry, two holes bored as tlie starry heavens. His house was of un ­ into tbe side of tbe house, two wooden pins I have not lived ns I thought 1 should hewn logs, 16x26 feet, one story high, with fiat driven into the same, a rough board shelf — When mv graceful sun was shining; roof covered with shakes four feet long. The It lias been a life of nps and downs, tiiree or four of these, uue above the other —and And ends iu sad repining. upper story we boys used to reach by climbing j on have their pantry. For cellar, a bole under up the corners and sides, where we raised cain tlie floor with a trap door where you could And, yet, from afar, I hear a-voice, when we had nothiug else to do. The floor of reacli down for your vegetables. Cooking Sweet, melodious callings; tlie room below was made of planka or split stoves, do you say? Wm. McKinley never It bids me trust His strength to keep, Grand Trunk Railway System. logs, hewn with a common hand ax. For chim ­ dreamed of a cooking stove in 1835. or any other My weary feet from falling. ney. a hole through the roof at one corner of stove for that matter. We had our stick chim ­ I see a band that becons me on, West-Bound from St. Johns . tlie buildiug; do window, and for door a bed ney with its lug pole, chain and books; covered quilt fastened at the top. Into this our room To the soul ’s sweet, blest elysian. No. 19— Morning Exp. to G<1. Haven, 10:51 am baked kettle, ten kettle aud long-handle frying And a form, now appears 1 have before known, was crowded 16 souls, and 16 nearly full grown pan. a few dishes, etc. Some bilks, and they *So manly, so noble in vision. No. 13— Mall and Chicago Exp. to bodies as well, for living, eating and sleeping. were aristocrats, had stone or brick'jams to tid. Haven ...... -...... 3:12 pm W'e were a jolly lot and social-iOc •. In this way their chimneys, and the crane witii hooks, etc. O, sou of my love, O, joy of oiy heart. No. 17 —Express to Grand Rapids 7:59 pm weJived three or four mouths till our own bopse Home had dutch ovens out of doors. Later the Thy going bath left us in Borrow, . was built Yankee peddler brought the wooden clock, the But will meet thee again in regions all bright, No. 11—Western Exp. to Gd. Haven v 7:55am We entered the state from the southeast, tin oven and the hickory nutmeg. These ovens A little while after tomorrow. Nos. 19.13,17, Daily except Sunday crossing by the way of Tecum sell, Ann Arbor would hold two or three loaves. This we placed O. ran it be that at length 1 shall see No. 11. 17, Daily and Dexter. These were mere hamlets then a before a blazing fire and turned and turned till The Kiug in hia beauty forever. East -Bound . store, a tavern and blacksmith shop and three- the bread was ‘ done brown." That was a great And wear the blest robe of hia righteousness, No. 12—Express to Detroi and feast 8:28 am or four dwellings, Therestufthe 12 miles we day. for tbe inventor was abroad in the land. And part with hived ones never? followed an Indian trail, crossing creeks and To roast a spare-rib or a Turkey, we suspended I know that the power of his love is mighty, No. 30-Mall to Detroit ...... 11:46 am marshes ns boat we could. ‘Reacniug uncle's it from a beam by a tow string before the fire, And his promUes unbroken stand; No. 18 —Evening Exp. to Detroit and mansion, we found a beautiful country, mostly and stationed one of the smartest of the family, Not one of tbe least of all who trust Him East...... -...... 5:22 pm ■>ak openings, easy to clear and at guvetumeut with the long-handle spoou to baste, while it. Shall fail of tbe heavenly laud. No. 14— Eastern Exp. to Durand and price, $1.25 per acre. like the modern missionary, went around doing .. *He had lost a sou by drowning. Tlie years 1835-6 were noted for large emigra­ good- East...... *. 9:17 pm tions from the east, largely from the state of Later on came the rest Cooking Stove. And Nos. 20,18, Daily except Sunday. New York, and bench were of a noble anil hardy what a wonder it was! It would be a choice quality, both nhvsically and morally ; many of relic now. placed besides the modern Steel Cbc ©riflinal flMonecr. No. 12, 14, Dally. them were Christian men and womeu. who Range with its beautiful furniture. W. H. Burner Agent. St, Jolu\s. brought their religion with them and planted Had we family pictures? Daguerreotypes nor (Continued From Other Hide.) in the wilils of M ichigan tlie seeds of our glor ­ photographs were known at that date. The ious Christian civilization. It was not unusual whole beautiful system lias grown up in our supervisor of our town 2(H) years, and to see three, five, eight and sometimes fifteen day. covered wagons all in sight at one time, headed postmaster 150 years, and served 100 for Michigan. So great was the rush that many Books and ^papers! Ye*,. Webster ’s spelling years in Congress, and 100 in the Leg­ families were obliged u> camp out by the road­ hook. Daholi s arithmetic, Kirkham ’s grammar islature. But I presume his grand ­ side for the night becausu there was no 100m at and Olney geography. Watt’s long meter the inns. These were al> pushing ou to make hi mu*, long meter nrnyer. long winded sermons. daughter made him sleep up stairs on homes for themselves and their children in a No illustrated Sunday school papers or books a hard mattress bed. with no flannel Artistic land represented by many as a low, swampy or lesson helps. No organ or piano, no young country, inhabited by massasogers, wild ani ­ imuples societies —not much any way. sheets on, and having to eat that hor ­ mals and ludians. This was partially true. What did we for news? No daily, weekly or rid baker ’s bread and bogus butter, Out in the wtiods of a Sunday morning a half monthly paper or magazines. No telegraph, he got sick and died when he was dozen boys of us were playing. Matched with Photographs telephone, postal cards or mail carriers. one of them we wrestled; 1 fell under, and No commercial rose scented -oote paper, no only D09 when pulled up by our companions, one of tiiose e velopes, no postage stamp to lick while you No doubt if Adam had obeyed the reptiles had struck his poisonous frnigs into my we.e thinking of your sweetheart far away. law, this world would have been the That ark artistic are 1 mate’s leg. We hastened home with him, wdiere But iusteari a sheet of foolscap, blue and un ­ permanent residence for man. I tie suffered many weeks in great agony, and tlie rolled, which vou must so foil Id and tuck iu the only kind we al­ next summer about the same time tlie attack that you could seal it with wafer or wax, pay know we are tuught that Eve was the returned, his Is>dv turned spoiled like the 25 cents and Uncle Sam would deliver it to her first transgressor, but she has got one low to leave our studio. snake ’s and lie died. Thus 1 was mysteriously in 4 or 5 weeks safe and sound grandson that believes the dear old spared and he taken. Sewing machines then? Yea, von could buy Our com plete assort­ W bile the privations were many and oft«n one then for ten cents. It would carry almost girl is innocent, and that Adam plan ­ gieut, ybi 1 be first years in our new home any size thread and take at least oue Mich a ned the whole business and got the ment of new Back­ amidst the forest of flowers in summer and the minute-now if you worked smart. Yet with devil to help him out and then laid snows aud frosts of winter, ,were among the that machine mother would make herself a grounds and Accessor­ happiest days of my life. gown or a boy a pair of pants in a day and the blame to Eve. If there are three Now, looking back 65 years, what mighty evening, and do her bouse work, milk the cows, old ladies whom I love, respect and ies combined with a cbauges! Then, Detroit could scarcely be cal­ feed the pigs and put the childreu in bed. Ah. revere the name of it’s my own dear led a city; site bad uo system of water works, those were glorious days then. Not so good mother, who is most eighty-seven, thorough understand­ no sewerage, no street cars, no gas lights, few now. Now you pay $1.00 for the gown and $3.00 churches, and no salooos or cigarettes. No for tbe making ou tlie modern machine. mv mother-in-law and Grandmother ing of the art and an Jackson where bad boys could find a home; no Lk abroad, what do you see? Here, where Eve. Lansing, where governors could ha*k in sun ­ in ‘35 there was no state of Michigan only just a So dear pioneer, stay where yon are abundance of new ideas shine; iiotirand Rapids, no Kalamazoo, no St. territory with its swamps and marshes, it* Johns with her beautiful court bouse and elec­ animals and Indians, and its scattered settle­ as long as you can and help to make enables us to turn out tric railroad. The Saginaw Valley and all the ments of a few thousand whites all told. Now your home, your town, county, state, uortb country, now teemiug with a most enter ­ the fifth state iu the Union with its nearly three and the United States the pleasantest a lirie of work we are prising population, was then a dense wilder­ million people; her citizens among tiie most ness. Then there were few bridges over tbe cullurod and refined in the laMh with a gover ­ place on earth. I know there is some proud to guarantee. •treams and wagon roads were mane by tiie pio ­ nor and a state legislature that beat* all crea­ fun poked at Uncle Sam for his hav ­ neer's ax. Then we had no planing mills or tion for intelligauct* and economy. Here where ing a desire to send the sunlight to matching macbiues where lumber could be pre ­ then we had only wild nnbroken forests, now pared for building. No factories where doors, teaming with a population the best fed and other lands, but Uncle Sam knows sash, mouldings, etc.. Were made. No factories best housed of any in the world; the beet farms what it is to pioneer it and live in where wagons aud buggies could be iiad on de­ the best roads, the best farm buildings and the woods, and now, since he has got Watson’s mand-all had to be made by hand. Then our implements, the faire-A, tlie smartest and the uearest flouring mill was 30 miles away, and it beat wives and daughters found any where since his farm cleared up, he wants to send usually required two days to make tue trip. Adam fell from .grace for letting a woman pull his knowledge, his property and sun ­ Home man wonld go aronnd and gather up the the wool over his eyes. shine to other climes, and he is going grists, and start early, camp oat the first night and reach home sometime the following night. Here where then we bad only tbe rudest log to make them take it, if he has to Studio. “'bIT school house with its rough, nnplained hoards But his return whs a great event witii us for he for feiting desks and the fiat side of an oak blow it into them with a "cannon.” would bring a few groceries, a little tea, a few slab for a seat and the ferule or birch gad for This world is the primary department pouuds of sugar, some baeou, and often a news ­ descipline. Now the well appointed school and when we have done 'our whole paper four to eight weeks old, some letters from building looking more like a church than a the east. school bouae, in every rural district and the duty here and learned all we can in the What were our teams and farming imple ­ raded or high school iu every village. The primary class, and stay until we are ments 1 Ox teams; a rough Iron plow, requir­ griciiltural college, the State Normals aud ripe enough to pick, we may then The Independent 1 Year ing one summer's usa to Moourbrigbt ; a three- Xtlie grand State Universitv with its 3,000 be entitled to s life scholarship and corner or V-shaped drag with 0 to 13 teeth; a •tudens and its ample endowment an.l equip ­ and ..... hoe made by our blacksmith and plenty heavy ment for work, besides the denominational perpetual residence in the sunny land enough to do good work ; a scythe, a grain cra­ schools Albion, Alma, Olivet, Hilladale and above. Hub Abel. 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