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VOL. X.LV.-NO. 20. ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, WHOLE NO. 2,359. i— T1ET HE FOB 1BEL. THREE GOOD HER TOPICS. SCHOOLS WILL OPEN A very pretty wedding took plaoe at ROOSEVELT, 0W0SS0 1 VERY TIME AFFAIR And Indorse Him for Another Term for Apyolatad to Appraise Condemned Pro. the home of Mr. mod Mre. Charles Wal­ County Clork. peaty for the Electric Railroad. ter Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock, when Editor Republican : Bath, Aug. 27. Judge Merrill has appointed James their accomplished daughter, Florence, Aa the time approaches for electing La Dbit, of Lebanon; Dewitt McCollum, wee united in marriage with Mr. Horace The Famous Rough Rider Will Ar­ Less than 80 Totes Cast at the delegates for the officers named on the Next Tuesday Horning With a of (>vid, and L. G. Bates, of Elsie, special republican county ticket this fall, and cot imissionere to appraise condemned M. Goho. Rev. J. T. Ewing performed Bingham Republican Caucus. believing that under a republican form Large Attendance. pit perty for right of way purposes for the ceremony. Mendelaeohn ’e wedding rive There Sept 7, at 12:02 of government no ticket should be made th< electric railroad -Application for march wae beautifully rendered by Mre. until the delegates are all seated, and th< appointment of commissions was that everybody has a perfect right to T S. Mann, aa the company took their ms Is by tbe company soma time ago, aa placet, Rev. Ewing coming first, the apply or suggest names for positions on MISS SMITH HAM RESIGNED BECAUSE did cutties arose as to the price of land AND MAKE A TWENTY MINUTE LIST OF DELEGATES CHOSEN TO THE tbe ticket, we, the undereigned, ex waited for right of way purposes. The groom and F. E. Aldrich, beat man, com OF ILL HEALTH. SPEECH. COUNTY CONVENTION. republican supervisors of Bath, would cothmissionere bad to be appointed from ing next, Treva Merrill, carrying the desire through your paper to present the townships off the line of the road. They ring, Ida Pflegharr, carrying flowers, name of Wm. A. Abel aa a candidate for will get $3.00 per day each and expenses. clerk. Twelve years ago Abel servod ooe They are likely to be called upon to put Mias Jennie Hayes, of Detroit, brides ­ term, and history tells us that the county Next Tuesday morning the doors of in a good deal of time before the road is maid, and the bride and her father. Gov. Roosevelt, of New York, famous BiDgham Republican caucus was and state went democratic in 1890, and completed across the oounty. The Episoopal ceremony was very impres­ Rough Rider and candidate for vice Abel went down with the wreck. It has the public schools will again open for called to order at 2:30 Saturday by another year of labor and progress. The State Republican said Friday: sive. The bride is one of the popular president will arrive in Owoeso from committeeqpan D. H. Hunt. Prof. I. B. always been tbe policy of the G. O. P. to At present the number of men at work give candidates two terms, and now after Everything points to a large attendance members of the young society, of St. Saginaw at 12:02 next week Friday, Gilbert was cboeen chairman, C. C. on tbe grade of tbe Laneing, St. Johns the office of county clerk has been kept in each department, correspondence and St.-Louie Electric railway north of Johns, a very successful teacher, Sept. 7, and leave for Lansing at 12:22. Vaughan secretary, D. H. Moaier, by young men for ten years, we think having been received from nearly every Dewitt, is 150. Fifty new boree- wheeled- highly esteemed for her many He will make a ahort speech there. Murdo McDonald, R M. Winston and it but justice to an old soldier and believe part of the county indicating that the scrapers have'been ordered from Chicago. attractive qualities, whiles the groom has A. E. Dunn tellers, The officers and we voice the sentiment of a majority of As soon as these arrive 3e 16 in that coffee increases mental and bodily here publicly acknowledge tbe prompt- waste, rather than retards it, as has ground track, within the next 15 days, $17 per month; Daniel Baughn, St. November, and who came from the n«‘8-< and satisfactory treatment received been claimed. The poisoning which BISHOP HAS ABSOLUTE l’OWEK OF under forfeiture of $50.00. Johns, $24 per month; John C Sevey, at the bauds of the Sagiuaw Benevolent Cold water school was arrested Monday, results from tbe excessive or intemper ­ Willis Tracy . APPOINTMENTS. Eureka, $12. Widow ’s pension of $8 per Association through their Local Agent charged with larceny from the family of ate use of tbe drink, is sometimes mis- month to Isabel Mundel, Fowler. Charlie Cross, of St. Johns, in the pay­ Dr. Whiteside, of Gretnhusb. County lakeu for tbe troubles which arise from AND THE GAT CAME BACK ment of $40() due upon tbe policy issued the use of alcoholic stimulants. In both Widow ’s pension to Olive Hubbard, Agent Faxon, of Ovid, who looks after my late husband. cases the ttomach and the nervous sys­ Or a Bill for II Montlia' Hoard waa Gunnisonville, $8 per month. Lizzie L. Pfleuharr . children taken from the school, wns sent tem are tbe sufferers, and in both cases The sixty-fifth annual reunion of the Presented. for, and examination will be held Friday, >be i-yu pioms are v< ry similar. Michigan M. E. conference will com­ Band Convention Ionia, Wednesday, A large amount of advertising matter before Justice Lyon. In sev< ral Crises the use of coffee by mence at Battle Creek September 12th, When B. P. Cold rented his dwelling September 5th for the comiog fourteenth semi-annual • children has been know n to retard devel ­ house to C. F. Marsh, h« was the owner band convention, of the Central Michi- / opment sod tbe excessive use of it by and continue through tbe following in fee simple of a-cat. The cat remain­ gan Band association to be held in Ionia, persons of m tlure yeais has beeo known Monday, and the sessions will be pre­ ed w th the family ae a regular Ixmrder, on Wednesday, September 5, 1900, has to cause delerium tremens It is related sided over by Bishop Daniel A Good- and all went merry s« a marriage bell | beeD scattered all over central and west­ in a foreign medical journal that a man until Mr. Conn so’d hi- house to L. J ern Michigan No pains will be spared ENJOY YOURSELVES! sel), of Chattanooga, Tenn. This con ­ Calkins. This nee B-itated a r< moval in tbe absence of hia wife, undertook to ference is composed of the Grand to make this convention the largest yet make his own coffee In bia ignorance on the part of the Marnhes. Yesterday held, even more of a success than the Rapids, Albion, Big Rapids, Grand young Marsh presented a bill lo Mr. as to tbe correct proportion for use, he Traverse, K'iiam »zjo , Lausiog and Niles last one held in Ionia when 25 bands took nearly one quarter of a pound of districts Cono fer It monthe ’ board of said cat, were present. They have many promises That is Vbat the Knights of Pythias fresb roasted coffee for two cups. About This is the first session of tbe Mich­ $2 75 The hill is still unpaid and suit Is the Oldest Supervisor, and Oldest by bands to attend and the boyB say 30 two hours later he complained of illness. igan conference since the important threatened. bands will be there sure. The big par­ are Doingjin Detroit. He suffered from vertigo, headacbe, and action of removing tbe five year limit Mao in the County. ade will occur at 10:30 a. m., and in the trembling of the lioi ie, which, however But it is a singular fact ’.bat only four CHEAP EXCURSION afternoon there will be a continual round soon became genera), followed by other pastors in tbe en in -cuulerence ut nearly of o rncerts from one until six o'clock distressing symptoms, some of which 400 ministers are affected by tbe action from four band stands erected in differ­ continued for a day or two. To Trairn* City. Peto»kejr, Bay View ent parte of the city. Excursions end this joar » HU FEU VISORS’ PICNIC WAS A GREAT LIST OF THOME WHO ATTENDED By some of our physicians it is claim'd Every pastor of the district is expected him I Mw-kln.nv Cit.v .S. pteinher 4. reduced rates on ail railroads for the thas at least one third of their practice masses that are coming to Ionia to hear FROM ST. JOHNS ORDER. to attend tue conference and make his Next Tuesday the Grand Trunk will SUCCESS. . cornea from the excessive use of tea and report Tbe character of every pastor run a cheap excursion to Traverse City, the bands play on Wednesday, Septem­ coffee, as well as of alcholic stimulants is pabsed upon. Young meu who apply ber 5th. Do not forget the date. and that often the aeose of taste is Petoskey, Bay View and Mackinaw City for aumibsion to tbe ministry are exam­ at the low rate of $4 00 from all points Money to l-ou almost wholly obliterated. Fifty-three supervisors and ex-super­ The following is a list of Knights of ined. A four years ’ theological course in Clinton county, a- d valid to return On improved farms. E. L. D oolinq . is now required and Albion college, the leaving destination to and including visors of Clinton county with their fam­ Pythias with their wi\ee who are in Notice to Contributor*. North western and Boston universities trains of September 15th. Olrl Wanted. attendance at the National Convention It would seem almost unnecessary to are the principal feeders for tbe minis­ ilies and friends gathered at Merle Beach For general housework at the Wig­ in Detroit this week: Capt. W. E state that unsigned contributions, try in the M. E cbuic'i of Michigan. Friday After dinner County Clerk gins House. ______tf especially of a personal nature, cannot Various reports aDd routine work are INN AHBOK R. R. EXCURSION Gardner and wife, Lieutenant George William M Smith * xplained the pur­ Paring^pplea Wauted, L. DuBois, Second Lieutenant F. R. be published. Sign your name. looked after at the conference, then comes tbe appointments, the feature of To Petoskey, Bay View, ^Traverse City, pose of calling the supervisors together; We have started the evaporator and Jackson, F. F Murdock, G. W. Em­ Horae Dropped Dead. the week in point of absorbing interest. A Frankfort ano Crystal lake. are ready to take any quantity of good mons, C. A. Atkinson, Tnomas Bromley. A horse belonging to Roll Karcber cabinet composed of the bishop sod the saying that io somecountiessupervisors ’ paring apples Size of apples should be seven presiding elders meets oehind On Tuesday, September 4th, tbe Aon two and one half inchee and larger; apples Jr., Charles P. Baker, L. L. Conn (Du dropped dead last Friday afternoon Arbor R. R will give its Annual Cheap associations had beeo formed and it had while driving Into Rtooey Creek for closed doors to act upoD the placing of been suggested that one be formed here should be reasonably sound and Dot raDd), A. E. Dutcher (Owoeso), E. A. pastors for the coming year. Not a Excursion to the strove resorts 8pecial overly ripe; cider apples not wanted at Durkee, W. T. Davies (Clare), Harry water near Charles Clark’s place, four train will run through without change for the purpose of renewing old acquaint­ miles west and two miles south It is pastor of the 400 is absolutely certain perseDt. Dodge, J. A. Hoi broke, (Port HuroD), H. where his uext year's work will be until of cars leaving Owoeso at 2:46 p. m, ances, recreation and mutual benefit. . Woloott A D anlky Qo . thought the horse was overcome by tbe tbe bishop makes his report in open Fare for the round trip $4 00. Tickets 8. Ingraham, C. P. Moreland, J. T,. Mill- heat as it had been worked hard all day good for return until Saturday, Septem The Mandolina Club, of St. Johns, session of the conference. All rights of furnished instrumental music. Mies J. Nomorowsky, dealer in rubbers, man, W. S. Merrill (Grand Ledge), O. G. on a separator. appointment are vested in the bishop. ber 16th. inclusive. September is the nicest month in the yesr to travel and Mamie EmmooB sang a sola. “Annie rags, scrap iron and old metal of all Plutkett, Dr. J. W. Pollard, Assistant Jenlca Improved. He is of course always open to the advice kinds, 72 Clinton Avenue, building for­ Surgeon of the 8econd Regiment, and of the Gders bur, nevertbr lees, it is one the Ann Arbor R R is the shortest and Laurie” was rendered by Mr and Mra. merly occupied by S Brickstein. Cash quickest route to the points named wife; Geo. C- Roberts (Durand), Will G. N. W. Jenks, of Ovid, who was brought man power He can place each one of Hiram Bross, Miss Julia Broee and paid for everything. here from Alma last week in a disturbed the 400 ministers just where he wills. above. Simmons, A. T. Smith, Warren Wood, mental state and lodged in jail, has been Henry Washburn in their usual pleasing It is »aid that the action of the gen­ 81 Plniikard. For Sol* or Exchange. G. Clair Stock (Ann Arbor), James improving rapidly since, and Monday eral conference in removing the time manner. This wae followed by a recita­ One hundred and sixty acres one half Whitlock, George E. R. Woodruff (Three Judge Merrill sent him home to Ovid limit for ministers probably does Dot having been re written and re con ­ tion by Miss Clark, of Watertown, and mile east and two and one half miles It is thought the excessive beat affected meet tbe approbation of over 25 per structed this season presents all new north of Eureka, Clinton county. Mich­ Rivera), and Murrett Frink and wife. him, as he was working in the sun at fearures and noveltives. and Mr. J. C. more music by the Mandolina Club. cent, of the country church membership. The company then proceeded to the igan. Will exchange for improved farm A special car for tbe occasion was carpenter work Many country churches favor going Lewis has surrounded himself with a near St. Johns, or desirable property sided Saturday night, giving tbe boys back to the three year limit. Iu this, as hig company of comedians surpassing sll organization of a society. Holmes T. io same. Call on Wm. Daggett, at St Dr. A ntent Mate. in every other church denomination, the his previous efforts to please hislpatrons. Clark, of Watertown, was called to the a little time to decorate it properly: a and will present his new edition of this Johns Iron Works. 20 lwp large banner, extending the full length Word was received in Owoeso last strong men are ended to the cities soon chair and Wm. M. Smith was appointed Wednesday which practically ensures er or later. Often times they build up a successful farce comedy 8i Plunkard at I am prepared to paint campaign por­ of the car and bearing the name and the safety of Dr. W. 8. Ament, of that strong church organization around them the opera house Friday night. Reserved secretary. Moved by J. T. Danielle, of seats Friday morning at Alliaon'a. Essex, that they proceed to form a traits, aod every kind of banner In first number of the order was placed on each city, the cablegram received by the through their own mngnetic powers and class style. E. B. Wait , Smith’s Car­ side. The Knights carried bankets and American Board stating that all of the sheer foroe of character, and to take supervisors association and suggested riage Shop,St. Johns, Mich. missionaries in the Chinese capital were them away in fivs years is to disrupt its HoMlara' Herndon that all past and present officers of the such other equipment as is needed in a saved, and in the list given of those organisation Ths outside churches of Co 1, 10th Michigan Cavalry will Monty to Loan hurried week, of camp life. The train saved Dr. Ament ’s name appeared as the district as a rule waDt a change of hold their 3rd annual reunion Septem­ oo unty be included in the organization Inquire of Fedewa A Walbridge, 8t« left Monday morning «t 8:27. the first. pastors oftener. ber 21st at St Johns in G. A. R ball. Continued on Fourth Page. Johns. 30-tf

Ast'.:: BENGAL. IWWWWWWWWMVWWWWW) News of Clinton County. John N. Plowman is afflicted with a lame back. SOUTH LEBANON. Grain in stacks is suffering from the excessive rain fall. The Republican. Edmund Piggott will attend school at Fred Eldridge began hia year ’s work of Thursday, August 30, 1900 Fowler this year. teaching August 20, in District No. 1. Ernest Fox visited friends in Maple Mr. McDonald, who was expected to Rap ms Sunday. WtSTPHALIA- teach at the center, has not recovered Miss Amelia Seibert was the guest of from hie recent illness. Edward MaornDg spent Sunday in her sister, Mrs. Tillie Graff last week. The little child of Will Feguer and Grand Rapids. Eli Bremen and wife, of Bengal, were wife died of cholera infantum and was Bom, to Mr. and Mrs. William Howe, the guests of Eli Smith and wi*e Sunday. buried last Thursday, Rev. W. Laufman, Jr., a babv boy. Miss Daisy Carroll, of Collins, is visit ­ of St. Johns, officiating at the funeral, ing her cousin, Mrs Sarah Piggott this which was held at the home. NEW LUMBER YARD. The school bouse of District No. 6 is Mrs. Peter Shaliey is spending eome being painted. week. Mr. and Mrs. Strickland visited her time with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Edward Platter has purchased a mrents, Mr. SDd Mrs. Davis, near Ithaca Halsey, at their home Dear Breckinridge. threshing outtit of A. Hill. [ast week. The most of the Plowman family were Lumber, Shingles, Lath, Etc, Mr. and Mrs. Frosty Williams spent uesta at the wedding of Mias Ada last week camping at Lake View. Miss Velma Smith will leave soon for lenedict last Thursday ML Pleasant, where she will attend Don Pope and Vern Temple made an keeping a well selected Stock and selling same at the Lowest living prices William Pitchford has purchased an school the coming year. excursion to Merle Beach Monday of eighty acre farm of Thomas Shirts. Miss Clara McDonald went Sunday on last week on their wheels, and after the Peter Brandel ’s barn was struck by her bicycle to vieit her auDt and uncle, shower had the pleasure of walking I expect to secure a share of your valuable patronage. Your careful lightning the 20th of August, killing his Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Castle, mar Ionia. home aod leading tneir steeds. team. The barn was not set on tire. Miss Maude Townsend returned home Aden W. Skinner is moving the house inspection of my stock and prices is respectfully solicited...... The Hopper brothers were threshing MeDday from Maple Rapids, where she recently purchased of Walter Brown, to at Ferd Fedewa ’s Monday whfen the has the east and west road where it will be wind struck the straw carrier, injuring been staying the past three months. occupied by Archie Blakeelee aod wife. Ed. Coffin, of Detroit, was the guest it quite badly. of his father in law, James Kinley, last Myron Hazen, while returning from week. He also stopped at Merle Beach DALLAS CENTER. Grand Ledge last Wednesday, bad a to visit his wife and daughter. collision with another party in which his Andrew Cramer is quite sick at this W. D. GRAY, buggy wheel was broken. Miss Margaret, the daughter of F. M. writing. Office and Yard comer Lansing St. and D. G. H. & M. Ry. Piggott will start Sunday for Chatham, Wellington Irwin is seriously ill with G oshen , Ill. Canada, where she will attend school typhoid fever. THONE 160------Genessee Pure Food Co., LeRoy, N. Y.: for two years. She was accompanied by A. F. Stow and wife were in St. Dear Sirs:-Some days since a pack her cousin, Kate Carroll, who will remain Johns Friday of last week. ST. JOHNSr MICHIGAN age of your GRAIN O preparation was with her a week. Jesse Jolly and wife, of Fowler, visited left at my office. I took it home and at Ezra Irwin ’s Sunday. gave it a trial, and have to say I was OLIVE. Scott Redfern and wife, of Essex, very much pleased with it, as a substi­ Mrs. S. W. Norris is on the sick list called on friends in this neighborhood wmmmmmm tute for coffee. We have always used Sunday. the beet Java and Mocha in our family, J. S. Rodgers has returned home after but I am free to say I like theGRAlN-0 visiting friends in Ohio. as well as the best coffee I ever drank. Miss Beatrice Blizzard, of Lansing, ie Respectfully yours, visiting friends around here. 1 A. C. Jackson , M. D. . Miss Anna Fowler, of Lansing, vis: ted Miss Leah Wilcox last week. EAGLE Miss Arksey, of Olivet, visited at Mr Let The Republican Do Your Job Printing! Elmer Snyder, of Eagle, had the mis­ Arkeey ’s, in Riley, last week. fortune to lose throe calves last week by Snowball blossoms were picked on the >oisoniDg. Through some one ’s care- farm of Varney Pearce August 26. fessness paris green was thrown on a Mrs. Jane Smith and Mrs AgnesScott, pile of garbage which the calves found of St. Johns, visited at C. L. Rockwell's and ate. last week. Josephine Ward, daughter of Rev. and Several from around here attended the Mrs. Ward, was married at their home M. W. A. picnic at Round Lake Satur Wednesddy evening, August 22, to Fred day. Stoney, of this place. The ceremony was performed in the presence of about Quite a number from this place twenty relatives and friends, the bride ’s attended the supervisors picnic at Merle father officiating. A bountiful Bupper Beach last Friday. was served and some nice present re­ THE ISLAND ceived. Mr. aDd Mrs. Stoney will re­ side at this place Bert Hiner, of South Lebanon, visited Fred Lamphere Sunday. UVID. James Lambie and wife were in St. Johns on business Saturday. Lou Lorg, of Detroit, is visiting his Roscoe Lewis, of Maple Rapids, visited parents. relatives on the Island last week. Miss Lulu Walker is spending the Miss Maggie Finlav, of Maple Rapids, week in Detroit. spent Sunday with Miss Maud Sheldou Bert King, of Petoskey, is spending a John Jaquish and Walter W’hite with few weeks in Ovid. families spent last week at Crystal Lake. J. H. VanSice and wife visited in Miss Marceline Jarvis, of Hubbardston, North Star for a week. will teach the fall term of school on the Ed. Williams and Harrison Marvin Island. spent Sunday in Saginaw. Homer Terwilliger, of Crystal Lake, Miss Belle Cady, of Laosing, visited visited his father-in law, V. Lewis, Wed ­ Pauline Martin last week. nesday. Mrs. A. Huntley has bought C. E. Fred Nash now rides in a new buggy Jillison ’s milinery department. recently purchased from Parr Gamble Mrs. Major McDowell and little of Maple Rapidp. daughter are in Gaines this week. Wesley Gordanier and wife visited bis Lou Atherton and family, of Madison, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Gordanier Wisconsin, are visiting hie parents. of Essex, Sunday. Dr. J. T. Abbott and family have re Lester Tyler and Miss Hattie Lambie turned from their tlshiDg expedition. attended the Maccabee picnic at Crystal Miss Nella Phillips aDd Lou Pearce Lake Thursday. were the guests of Mi68 Edna Cross this Mrs. Frank Donelson, of Beldmg week. visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Chas. Bement. of LaiDgeburg, spent a Lambie, last week few days with hi* brother, Frank K. C. Ainsley, of MathertoD, is spend Bement. iDg Jthe week with his grand mother William Norton was called to New Mrs. Phebe Skinner. York on account of the illness of his Mrs. Ray Wilkinson, of Carson City mother. and Miss Minnie Gordanier, of Essex Wm. Broadbent, of Owoseo, spent Sun ­ visited at William PiDkney ’s Monday. day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Miss Hattie Lambie accompanied by Weatherby. Miss Maud Parr, of Maple Rapids, visited ST. JOHNS SCHOOL BUILDINGS Mrs. W. D. Hunt and daughter, Pearl, friends in Grand Ledge the first of the of Flint, are visiting her sister, Mrs. week Jonn Robson. Highway Commissioner Goolthrithe G. L. Tubbs will go with the Ionia has a large number of men and teams at band to Chicago next week to play for work this week, raising the Maple River OPENS SEPTEMBER 4th, iqoo the encampment, flats west of the Island. Miss June Webster is clerking at C. James Lambie has been appointed one E. Jilleon ’s. Miss Nettie Smitherman of three commissioners in Clinton county has taken her place iu M. O. Lewis’. to determine damages done to persons Miss Ethel VradeDburg, of Northville, aloDg the route of the proposed electric and Miss Nina Darling, of St. Johns, railroad by above line. were the guests of Nettie Smitherman Largest and Best in The OLIVE CENTER last week. Miss Jessie Clark went to Fostoria ErneBt Holly has purchased a new Wednesday to complete her work in com harvester. painting. When she returns she will Mies Alta Gunnison and mother visit begin teaching. ed in this vicinity one day last week. -Country.-- = W. O. Gregg aod family were at John RILEY. Wetherell’s last Friday and Saturday. School meeting Monday evening. Smith Pruden, of Greenville, spent one Jas. A. Keeney was in Lansing Tues­ day last week at J. B. Howe’s. day. Howard St. Clair, of Diamondale, i Mrs. H. Hildreth is visitiDg in visitiDg hiB mother, who has beeD sick. Chicago. E. E. Gregg and wife, of Hubbard, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Cowles visited id Ohio, are visiting at the home of John Wacousta Sunday. WethereH’s. ine Laboratories Excellent Library; A C. N. Cowles made a business trip to The new boat houses at Alward, built Detroit this week. for the benefit of the Ashing club, and G. Ottmar, brother of F. G. Ottmar, is some to the appearance of the lake, but of Whom visiting relatives here. what we would like to see is something Corps of Experienced Teachers, all Jas. P. Williams and family visited at constructed for public use. Why not B. A. Burnes ’ Sunday. make this pleasant little lake a resort? Jas. A. Keeney and family visited Dell It is a beautiful location. JoDee, of South Riley, Sunday. are College Graduates. S. H. Williams aod daughters visited I’omonit Notice. at Oak Grove a few days,pf last week. Clinton couDty Pomona grange will Miss Ethel Keeney spent Saturday meet with Elsie grange Wednesday, Sep­ and Sunday at the home of her uncle, tember Pith, 1900. All 3th degree mem­ Jas. Warren, of Delta. bers invited. Grange called in 4tb M. Morgan and wife, who have been degree at 10:30. Usual order of busi visiting her parents, F. OdiDg aDd wife, ness until dinner. have returned to their hone near Stan ­ Recess until 1:30. Afternoon program: Commercial Course, Tuition $25.00 per year ton. Song, Elsie grange; Welcome address, The Ladies' Aid of Riley will meet at Master of Elsie grange: response, Master Prepares For Eusiness. the home of Mrs. Daisy Ottmar Thurs­ of Pomona; song, Mystic grange; ques day, September 6th. A cordial iDvita tion, Is it ignorance or neglegence that tion is extended to all. causes farmers to let weeds go to seed English Course, Tuition $16.00 per year. upon their farms? Answer, by J. W. Beckwith, Victor; recitation, Mrs. -Prei ares For Teaching. Lewis Carpenter, Olive; song, Elsie grange; question, Should the Michigan ?armers sow wheat this fall? Answer, Is Baby Thin by L. C. Clark. Elsie; queetion, What is Latin Course, Tuition $20.00 per year. the farmers duty in the maintainance of this summer? Then add a public highways, and should cities and Prepares For College. little villages contribute to the support of highways leading there to? Answer, by soorrs emulsion Jerome Dills, Dewitt; recitation, Earn ­ his milk three times a day. est Eddy, South Riley; question, Should AI 1 PREPARE FOR LIFE—— It is astonishing how fast nature be taught in our common schools? Answer, by Mrs. Arthur Stewart; sonp, he will improve. If he nurses, Mrs. Ora Mead, Rew; recitation, Elsie let the mother take the grange; selection, Mrs. Hattie Green, Mystic grange; recitation, Bingham Emulsion. fK.uviiiMi range; song, Essex grange. We hope c eyery patron out to this meeting. Come one, come all. J

tj death by a mob of white men for attempting to assault Mrs. Peter fwANTED* SJSfXSE WEEK’S HISTORY.1 Poehe, a white woman, near White Summer May be very old in suffering. She ia ball, Livingstone parish. La.. • VETERANS ON PARADE very apt to neglect the earlier symptoms At Mount Vernon, Ills., Silas Riggs 1 ♦ of disease. Often when she takes treat- was found guilty of tbe murder of ment it ia the wrong treatment for All the Important* Happening John Summers and was sentenced by Union Soldiers oY the Civil War ♦ her caae. Very the Jury to fourteen years Ita the peni­ March Through the Streets Suits many young Chronicled in Very tentiary. 1 ! ’**« - a of Chicago. ♦ women write to Jrief Form. The attempt to arrest Mrs. (’hsr- Dt. Pierce and lotte E. M. Wright at Gilman, 111., I ------:------/ Ladies’ s consult him by led to a fierce fight In which two per- ______letter free. All TELEGRAPH HEWS BOILED DOWD sons were killed and severa seriously VIEWED BY VAST MULTITUDES^ F.R. Jackson such corre­ Injured. | ______spondence ia ; 2nd Hand | strictly private, Attention Given to Events of Moment HI'SIN ESS NOTES. The Pageant of Patriotism One of the Merchant Tailor and womanly in Foreign Climes as Well as Chicago planing mills have com­ modesty is bined under the name of the Ameri­ Principal Features of tbe Proces­ •pared the Our Own Country, can Sash and Door company. sion—Care of Veterans. » Has the newest things $ Bicycles * shock of indeli ­ Philadelphia and New York newspa ­ in summer suits, light cate examina ­ per owners are said to be plnnnlug tions, unpleas­ TRK THOUHLE IN CHINA s paper factory in Canada to combat Chicago. Aug. 28.— The event of the overcoats, etc., and in exchange as ant question, Admiral Bruce reports to tbe Brit­ the paper trust week, the great parade of civil war guarantees a fit every ings and offen ­ ish government that tbe allies took Chicago wholesale grocers have cut veterans, took place In the midst of a part payment sive local treat­ the Forbidden City at Peklti on Aug. price of sugar 12 cents per hundred ­ struggling mass of people. G. A. R. time. ments. IT. weight. sentiment, like an octopus, had on Chainless or £ "I suffered with Minister Conger has sent another The St. Croix Lumber company of stretched forth Its tentacles and held female trouble,* message to Washington report In all StUlwater, Minn., has bought the In ­ Prices the Lowest writes Miss Ague* well. He lays all the blame for condi ­ all rol^ within Its grasp. It had dug Chain Wheels. McCowne, of ini terests of the Knox Lumber company Into the home of the rich man and X Bank St., Wash­ tions in Chiuu upon the imperial gov­ st and near Wlnton. Minn. The price For First-Class .Vork. ington, D. C. "I ernment. * * tried various rem­ paid Is said to be $500,000. Walker St. East, St. Johns. edies but none President McKinley refuses the ap­ A stockholder of the H. D. Iree Mer­ seemed to do any peal of Li Hung Chang to appoint a cantile company of Salina, Kan., has [ permanent good. peace envoy and suspend hostilities 0. Q. The doctors said it made application for a receiver for the ! was the worse case pending a conference. concern. of internal trouble Minister Confer reports that Chaos ------i— they ever had. I reigns In Pekin, no Chinese official be­ MISHAPS AND DISASTERS. | Plunkett, ♦ decided to write to Seven persons were killed by a rear A sphalt roofmg A Doctor Pierce for ing seen. help. I received France stands ready to block Eng­ end collision between freight trains on ! <5a 6inaw , Mich -. ' a very encouraging reply and commenced treat­ Lie New York Central road at Ken- X PHOTOGRAPHER, X ment at once. I had not used the "Favorite land In its effort to establish a British Prescription*a week before I began to feel bet. protectorate In the Yangtze valley, slco. N. Y. ^ St. John-, Mich. ^ ter. and, as I continued, my health gradually China. William Rider and Eugene Patter­ improved. It is improving every day and I still No more United States troops are to son were drowned in the lake at Chi­ continue to take the medicine. cago. ♦♦OOi❖♦♦♦♦♦♦v he sent to China unless future develop ­ ments necessitate such action. Even Charles Wilcox. 2 years old. was fa­ Or, Pierce's those nmv on the way or under orders tally scalded by the upsetting of a pail for service In China are to be diverted of boiling hot w'ater at Chicago. from their destination. N. J. Spruce, wife and two children, Fearing an attack from 30,000 Box­ Austin (Chicago suburb), were poisoned Favorite Prescription ers from without, the Americans and by eating toadstools. LUMBERUtti anil thinKlC! 1 tU kind* at reduce, British at l’ekiu prepare for defense. II. C. Brand of the Brand-Dunwoody Makes Weak Women Strong prices, to sell d reel ti. t> s larmt-r or con The allies have seized the territory Milling company at Joplin, Mo., was tract r. Aiau good farmlnjc land*. and Sick Women Well. west of Pekin. killed in a runaway accident. .tfict Minister Conger reporta that 2,000 Alfred Wells, son of J. W. Wells, a * d iiliss. >-8 I iaAf German * soldiers have arrived ut wealthy lumberman of Meuoinlnee. Man ufo oturers'o f Mich., was drowned at Escanaba. the only ADDITIONAL COUNTY Pekin. ROOFING atobert Coltman, Jr., cables that the Joseph I.nka, aged 7 years, Menashn, Warranted on both OLIVE CfcNTER. cause of dly.?eusions at I’ekin Is the Win., found a railroad torpedo. He Jared Holbrook, <>f ' >u, lain, called on fact that there are too many generals lost an eye and one baud Is terribly FLAT ANl) STEEP ROO FS W L. Gregg last week there. muugicd. COMMANDS); IN CHIEF A. D. SHAW. Will last a life time. Alvin Ramsey ia fi *ving a new drive President McKinley Is waiting to While bathing In the lake near the pauper, into the recesses of great cities WE ARE SOLE AGENTS. bik.&K. well placed on hie property. hear from other nations In regard to a \lTKet I «■“*' far-away hamlets. The sun was C hinese policy. hy t^e rtroifg un lJl t^w TnJ ws" * and throngs «>”* If you contemplate doing any I The Leading Specialists if America Maiile Mill**r ie staying with Mrs Alice Ramsey for a few davn. tent —Just so long as they were privi ­ roofing, come and investigate. We CarsNarvou*. Blood and Prhrato Disoasaa. TIIE TV AH IN TltK PHILIPPINES. drowned. ’ , i leged to cheer the warriors that had Mr Gregory, of St.. Job* P, was a Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchinson of At­ don ’t care how flat your roof may Americans In Manila barely escaped helped to make the >'.. di»uM ninth. system . Don't ri.k m.r-| vi-mng her cousin, Mrs. Harpers. foruia. carrying 8,500 tons of store* A Missouri Pacific train struck a walk and over roiff and pile on win ­ | H*a*unless yon »r. Kind. "Like Father. Lika | for the nrmv in the Philippics is re­ wagon near Effingham. Ivas.. killing I Bon." Do you suffer with any of the following I N*->»1 Campbell, of Pompeii, Gratiot dowsill and grandstand. As the veter ­ | symptoms: Week, depressed filing, tired morning,, I ported overdue. Elva Black,fatally injuring Mrs. Black 1 despondent, nervouv irritability of tamper, const!- I county, visucd at Win. McCarthj’s la-t ans, who had seen carnage Instead of nation, stomach trouble, poor memory, • unken eyee, I and badly hurting tlielr niece. beauty: who had heard the whirr of weak back and kidnays, deposit In urine, unnatural I week. liENKKAL FOREIGN NEWS. A. C. Sayres ’ 10-year-old son Daniel I drains, fallingfailing manhood, vaneocsla,.arieocsls, lack orof amni-ambi- I bullets instead of cheers, and who had i tion. ulsors, pimples,• - .iblotches, - - sore throat,—• bon.boos Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moore, of Du- Russia’s czar joined with citizens of was drowned while bathing at Gran ­ dashed through danger instead of •ains, hair falling oot, our fik'W METHOD TRKAT- plain, vlotted it Mrs. Martha Gregg’s Luga in celebrating Pekin ’s fall. ville. O. RICHARDSON 1POITER, *2 fiiurr will cure you . paths of pageantry, with halting step Gen ’l Building Contractors, M mday. A strike of 2,000 Taff Vale railroad Mrs. Woodley, aged 05 years, wife- —as these men tramped past bowers 3 Wbile helping hie father around the men in Wales lias resulted In u sus­ of John W. Woodley, a shoe dealer, of color and pyramids of brightness an ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN. NO CURE' NO PAYR pension of traffic nml some violence COHffCLTATTOlt FBKE. BOOKS FREE. CH, 'taro, George Ply i.u had tbe mi-fortune was run over by a trolley car aud | earthquake shook the city—that was a MODERATE If unable to cell, writ* tor a uts and departments aud bands and i heir new home. Emperor William of Germany has tlves. is dead in St. Louis. J escorts for relics aud prominent peo- made his first appearance In an auto­ Charles H. Berry, at one time one I pie and carriages and all the rest of Mr and Mrs. Wm. Hamer and eon, mobile. the components of a great pageant put Kay mond, of Bengal, also Mr and Mrs. of the most prominent Democrats In King Oscar of Norway and Sweden Minnesota, is dead at Winona. in an appearance; they were allotted < Lwalt, of Cleveland, Ohio, were visitors lias agreed to act as arbitrator of the to side streets and lake front vacant at George Harper’s Sunday. claims for losses sustained by British, Seth Bean, law partner of Congress­ land and when the word was given for* Mrs. John Chaffee, while cooking for German and American citizens In Sa­ man Smith, died suddenly at the sup­ the parade to start streams of meu threshers, got badlv scalded about the per table at Adraln, Mich., of neu ­ moa. ralgia of the heart. came from countless directions, but all face with c 'ff.-e. A doctor from Laings- Lord Roberts' execution of IJeuten- flowing gracefully and gradually Into burg was called to b- Ip aleviate the Nathaniel Harrison Harris, a briga­ a common center. And then through ..FARMERS.. nnd Cordua is declared to be barbar­ dier general on General tree’s staff an- pain. ous cruelty by the Brussels Petit Bleu. formerly of Mississippi, Is dead at a mass of humanity the column of old Erastus McCourter, of Laingsburg, War between France and Morocco soldiers moved. Tt wound in and out Malvern, County of Worcester, Eng through a network of fences and visited at Robert Verplauk’s Saturday seems inevitable and the Paris press ! land. and Sunday. He has just returued from says English agents are provoking the " bridges of people and over the rough Will do well to vhit nr^ New York state and reporta that it in Moors. Rev. Royal Pullman, brother of the bed of downtown cobble stones and very dry there. laic George M. Pullman, is dead, aged finally to the court of honor. General Olivier of the Boer army 74 years. Here prominent people of this and 8HEPARD8VILLE. has liecii captured by the Euglish. f THE FIRK RECORD* other lands had come to Join In show­ THE POLITICAL riKLD. ering the smiles of approbation upon Mrs. A. Olson is oa the sick list. Ten million dollars damage, It Is The Democrats of the Third Michi­ estimated, will be the result of the for­ the king of the hour—the G. A. R. Jay Munson is eotertainiug a felon on gan district have nominated M. G. est fires now raging In Colorado aud man. Forty thousand persons were lu bis thumb. Lneunecker of Juckson for congress. Wyoming. the parade. It is estimated. Five hun ­ Mrs Sevey, of B minuter, is visiting at The Ueuhllcana of the Eighth Ken ­ The plant of the Maryland Tele­ dred thousand others watched them^_ St- Jolins A. N L mgeor’s. tucky district huve nominated Major phone Construction company burned march by. And a grand sentiment Mrs. James Walker, Jr, is visiting John Williams for congress. at Baltimore. Loss. $112,000. bound the 40,000 and the 500,000 to­ friends in Detroit. Bryan opened the Democratic cam­ The southern Indiana normal school gether. paign in Nebraska with a speech at at Mitchell has been burned. Pageant of Patrloilam. Miss Ber h t Sh-pard, of Burton, spent Wnlioo. Nearly every post 6f importance in Saturday aim Eva Edwards. Banner's sawmill at Burlington, Ia., the country was represented. The Senator Fairbanks of Indiana spoke was destroyed by fire. Loss, $30,000, IRONWORKS Mrs George Sullen, of Hastings, in at a Republican rally at Burling­ pageant of patriotism was one of the insurance. *15,003. visiting friends in this place. ton. Vt. leading features and was a part of the Fire destroyed the building at the arrangements In which Commander- Herman Lounsbury and Elmer Nevins Jerry Simpson will seek a congres­ Western Union college at IreMars, la. In-Chief Shaw and the other officials spent Sunday at Bell’s Corner sional nomination in the Seventh Fire at New York iu the building oc­ and distinguished guests who viewed Jessie Eaton, of Detroit, spent part of Kansas district. cupied by the Rlrkenfeld-Strauss Co. the parade from the reviewing stand And inspecta complete line of last week with Lillie Birmingham. Wisconsin Democrats nominated caused a loss of about *300,000. took great interest. This section was Mr. Whitaker, of Fowler, is visiting his Louis G. Bolimiieh for governor. beaded by Phlnney ’s United States grand mother, Mrs. George LaPoint. Mr. Bryan at Topeka, Kan., received ODDS AND ENDS. band with sixty pieces. Then came E. E. Butler and wife are'entertaining official notification of his nomination President of tbe State Senate John ­ Lafayette post of New York on the bis sister and her husband, of Gaines. for president by the Populists aud son of New Jersey has accepted the po­ right of line, with Commander Allan Monetary league. sition of the first assistant postmaster C. Bakewell with 100 men. Wheel Harrows, M rs. H. A. Parmalee attended the South Trimble, who was speaker of general, to succeed Perry S. Heath, re­ Then came the staff of honor, com­ wedding of a friend in Wacousta last the Kentucky house during the excit­ signed. posed of one-armed veterans, General week. ing times last winter, has been nomi­ Chicago Journeymen plumbers have Daniel E. Sickles, General Bradley Clinton Plows, Maud Castle, of Ovid, visited her nated for congress In the Seventh dis ­ decided to order a general strike Winslow and Captain B. F. Nourse. grand mother, Mrs. Nancy Lounsbury, trict. - against members of the master’s asso­ Twelve beta Ids In costume blowing this week. The Republicans of the Fourth Mis­ ciation. French trumpets announced the com­ School commences Monday. Septem­ souri district, nominated John Kenish Frederick Koetlg, a native of Aus­ ing of the pageant of patriotism. In Krause Cultivators, ber 3, with Miss Alta Brown, of Burton, for .congress. tria, and one of the surviving members this display first came fifty tattered as teacher. The tenth district congressional con ­ of tbe entourage of Emperor Maxi­ and torn flags, which were carried by Mrs. Bak r, Mrs. Comfnrd and Jay vention of Iowa nominated Robert .1. milian, is dead at the City of Mexico, New York during the great four year ’s S nith took in the excursion to Grand Dale. aged 07 year* fight. These all closely clinging to Rapids Sundav. Fitzsimmons whipped Sharkey in their oak and ash poles, protected Wood, Iron or Steel Everett Bray was nominated, for less than two rounds at the Seaside from the breeze, were carried by mem­ Misses Ruby Winfield and Alta Long- congress by the Democratic convention Sporting club. A right to I he bory, bers of Columbia post, Chicago. The cor visited frienda in Burton and Owosso of the Sixth Michigan district. anil a left poll to the Jaw floored the formation was In four platoons In the past few days. The Populists have nominated Adlal sailor who. while not unconscious, charge of Commander M. W. Dlffley. Land Rollers. Mrs. Harvey Ludlum and sister, Miss E. Stevenson as their vlce-presldential was unable to respond to the count. The regimental flags and escort were Caroline Ludlum, of St. Louis, visited candidate. \ Three hmylred thousand persons guarded by a hollow square of Colum­ at P. PooleV’s last week. (’harh»s Denby. ex-minister to China, saw the Grand Army encampment bia post men. The annual meeting of tbe W F M 8 renounces allegiance to Bryan and In ­ dorses naval veterans ’ parade. Commandtr, Mayor and Duke. will meet with Mrs. J. J. Winfield Wed­ McKiniey. After being under water ten min ­ Like a haven of rest the court of nesday, September 5. Officers for the TICK CRIMINAL RKCORU. utes George Fagrelius was rescued honor at the end of the route awaited e> suing year will he elected at this meet­ Earl Burnham, of Kansas City, and restored to consciousness at Chi­ the weary marchers. It was in its We do a General Repairing ing and all members are requested to be killed Mrs. Anna Tyson aud wounded cago. prettiest garj) to meet them. In the re­ present. her husbnnd In a dismite about rent. Railroad men expect many hunters viewing stand Commander-In-Chief and fishermen to take advantage of 8haw acted ns host to Mayor Harri­ A mob at Akron. (>., demanding the son. the governors of many states, Business, and make all kinds Row to Stile Mutton Cutlet. life of Louis Peck, colored, fired on the open season on game, which Ire- gins Sept. 1. Duke d ’Arcoa. Spanish minister to tbe One large slice of muttou from tbe the Jail, and In tbe return fire from the United States, and other notables. leg three-quarters of an Inch thick, guards two children were killer] and Governor Roosevelt will Ire chal­ of Castings. lenged to a lasso throwing match Care was taken all along tbe line of one tablespoonful of butter, one-half any persons wounded. march that tbe veterans should not Gustave Boeder. New York, shot his when he reaches South Dakota. cupful of stock or water, one gill of Governor General Wood declares the want for food or drink. Through the strained tomato, one teaspoonful of wife and son and killed himself. agency of the Sons of Veterans booths Ilarry Hnle, a 10-year-old Chicago United Ntntes Is ready to free Tuba flour, one teaspoonful of salt and one- If tbe constitutional convention pro-' had been established at nearly every quarter teaspoonful of pepper. Put l«y. and FInrry Welsman, a youth of aorner and at all of these men were the same age. are under arrest at 8 l vldre for a stable native government. ready to hand ont tbe sandwich or the the butter In tbe frying pan and set lauds on a charge of burglary. Credit for the success of William C. cap of water at the slightest signal. on the fire. When tbe butter is melted, Louis Peck, whose life was rU- Whitney s horse. Ballyhoo Bey. In the Police arrangements were as satisfac­ lay the cutlet In tbe pan and season mar.dec! by the mob at Akron. O., w!x Futurit) race la g(ven to Tck I Sloan, tory ns a scattered detail of 2,000 men with half the salt and pepper. Brown takon into cont, pleaded guilty, was the Jockey. could make them. Chief Klpley was on both sides, cooking tbe meat for given a life sentence and taken to the Financial authorities say that Chi­ early at the starting point and emis­ St. Johns Iron Works, six minutes. Now add tbe tomato and penitentiary at Columbus. * cago Is bemtfig a Colossus In Indus ­ saries under bis personal direction stock. When this bolls, add the flour Joe Alvarez, the richest cattle man trial and money affairs. covered the down-town district and Colonel Eyjpnunt' Mllkowskl, Polish gave tbe orders fot the clearing of mixed smoothly with cold water. Sea­ of EL Paso county, Tex., was killed antbor and patriot, ia coming to con ­ ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN. son with tbe remainder of the salt and In a pitched battle with New Mexico thoroughfares and the stoppage of ear outlaws. fer with bia countrymen In the United systems. Emergency hospitals were pepper and cook gently for five min ­ Slates. handy at various points. utes. Ram Fields, a young negro, was shot

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Chasms W. Fenwics , a soldier lo the The Republican. Philippines, hss written home to his News of Clinton County. A Letter to Mn. Pinkham Brou&ht Democratic .father it Herndon, Saline Mri. Archambo. Why let Health to Thursbay, Augflst 30. 1900. county. Miseouri, and declares that the WACOUSTA BATH* [LXTTBX VO MRS. riNKHAM IO. election of Bryan Is' the ooe hope of the all your Republican Ticket. George MeGonigal spent Saturday at “ D kaj * Mas. I’IJ*XHA.M —For two followere of Aguioaldo. The letter atys neigh ­ Remember school meeting next Mou- years I felt tired and so weak and dizzy day evening. home. * McKinley & Roosevelt there is no telling how much longer the bors and Countv clerk W. M. Smith was in town that some days I could hardly go bushwhacking warfare will last if the The echoola will begin next Monday a abort time Saturday. * around the house. Backache and head ­ for Governor- AARON T. BUSS, of Sagluaw morning. encouragement to the natives from tbs f rlend s A son was born Tuesday, August 28th, ache all the time and my food would for Lieut. Governor-OBR1N W. ROBINSON, think you Albert Berlin is oonfined to the house to Mr. aod Mrs. Harry Buxton. not digest and had such pains in the of Houghton. United States is to be kept up. He with a sprained ankle. For Sec. of 8tate —FRKD M. WARNER, of Oak­ further expresses very contemptuously must be Too much rain has damaged the beao womb and troubled with leucorrhcea Henry Waldo aod Bao Copeman crop considerably in this vicinity. and kidneys were affected. land. the wish that Mr. Bryan himaelf might twenty started the 26th for Denver Colorado. “After birth of each child I grew For State Treasurer—DANIEL McCOY,of Kent. have them to deal with, for if he had he Lillie Goodcbild, of Laneing, is spend Mra. W. H. Clemons, of Durand, is vis ­ For Attorney General —HORACE M. ORIN, of years iting Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Clemons. weaker, and hearing so much of the would “change his tune. ” This is in ing u few days io the home of Win. Wor 8anit Ste. Marie. you are? bnye. Claude Wilson went to Addison Wed good you had done, I wrote to you and For Auditor General-PERRY F. POWERS, of line with the last letter on the subject have taken six bottles of Lydia E. Yet it’s impossible to Remember the fruit supper given by nesday to remain for several month*. Cadillac. hy the late General La a ton. The troops the Lady Maccabees, September 1st, William Sweeney is attending tbe G Pinkham ’s Vegetable Compound, one For Commissioner —State Land Office—EDWIN io the Philippines know where to piece look young with the A. R. encampment in Chicago this week. box of Loxenges, one box of Liver Pills, A. WILDEY, of VanBuren county. next Saturday evening at Maccabee hall the responsibility for the prolongation of color of 70 years in Tbe Bath ball club lost the game at one paekage of Sanative Wash, and to­ For Superintendent of Public Instruction — Carey R. Daniella came home laat week day I am feeling as well as I ever did. DELOS FALL, of Albion. their service there. the hair. It’s sad to Wednesday, and will leave again next LsiDgsburg by a secre of 11 to 6 laat Fri­ For Member State Board of Education —JAMES Tuesday. day. When I get up in the morning I feel aa fresh as I did when a girl and eat and H. THOMPSON, of Osceola county. Charles DsNBY.of Indians, a life-long see /young persons H. J. Patterson was here Tuesday to Mias Katherine Ryan left last week Democrat apd ex United States Mioister look prematurely old attend the sale of land belonging to the for Ironwocd, where she will teach this sleep well and do all of my work. If ever I feel weak again shall know For Representative in Congress, Eighth Con ­ to China, comes out in a strong srticie in this way. Sad be­ estate of N. I Danielle. . year. gressional District,— Danford Shadduck bought .the eighty Charles Van Sooy, who has been work­ where to get my strength. I know JOSEPH W. FORDNEY. supporting tbs Philippine policy of Pres­ cause it’s all unneces­ acres aod Estes Danielle the piece con ­ ing for Jay V. Ryan, returned home Bat your medicine cured me. ”—M bs. 8 alisa . ident McKinley, and denouncing the sary; for gray hair taining eight acres. urday. A bchambo , Charlkmont , Mass . Republican County Convention. course of Mr. Bryan. It is well known Bert Andrus spent two months with Misses Mattie and Ella Smith and Jes The present Mrs. Pinkham ’s experi­ A republican county convention will be held that the treaty with Spain trai afering may always be re­ his parents here, and left last Monday sie Herbison returned home from school at the court house. St. Johns, on Tuesday. Sep­ stored morning for bis field of labor. at Ypsilanti Saturday. ence in treating female ills is unparal ­ tember 4, WOO, at 1 o’clock p. m.. to nominate the sovereignty of the Philippines and leled; for years she worked side by eandidatee for county officers and a representa ­ Porto Rico to the United States had Clayton Woodruff, Holmes T. Clark Mrs. Elizabeth Soper returned Sat­ tive in the etate legislature. The various town ­ and Carey R Danielle were chosen as urday to remain sometime at the home side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, and ships will be entitled to representation as fol­ many opponents in the senate. Mr. Bry­ for sometime past has had sole charge lows : Bath 8, Bengal 8. Bingham 18, Dallas 2. De­ delegates to the county republican con ­ of her sister, Mrs. Eastou witt 8, Duplain 8, Eagle 8, Essex 4, Oreetihush 5, an went to Washington and urged Demo vention in 8t. Johns next week Tuesday. Tbe ladies of The M. E. Church will of the correspondence department of Lebanon 8, Olive 8, Ovid «, Riley 8, Victor 8, her great business, treating by letter Watertown 8, Westphalia 1. crat and Populist senators to vote for it Andrew Niles and wife, and Estee Dan serve chicken pie at tbe hotel 5 till 10 P C. C. VAUGHAN. Chairman. It required a two thirds majority to ratify iells and wife attended the wedding of M. Saturday, September 1st' aa many as a hundred thousand ailing D. H. HUNT, Secretary. women a year. All women who suffer D. 8. FRENCH. Treasurer. ty, and there was only one v >te to spare Byron Niles and Miss Anna Reynolds, in 8chool will begin next Monday. Jamrs Republican County Committee. m£ Denby says: “In bis speech of Olivet last Friday. They report a very Cushman was appointed janitor at the are invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham acceptance Mr. Bryan save:T was among pleasant and happy occasion. board meeting Tuesday evening. at Lynn, Mass., for advice, which will The G ratiot Journal seems to be the number who believed it better to rat­ Estee L. Danielle and wife wilt leave Another traveling library has just been be promptly given without charge. feeling badly because Hiram High, in ify the treaty ’. * * * Mr. Bryan, hav ­ For over half a cen- K next Satnrday for their home in Ruther­ received and awaits tbe pleasures of the ford, New Jersey. His sister, Lucinda, his speech accepting the senatorial nom ing the undoubted power to prevent the tury this has been the patrons of this useful institution. luiMYEXCURSIoT ratification of the treaty, actually, by his will accompany them, and will spend the J. C. Lee and wife'epent Sunday with {nation, told the democrats and populists own confession, advised its ratification. standard hair prepara­ coming winter with her elder sister, Rev. aod Mrs. J. T. Weldon and return a little wholesome truth. Next year ed ­ Neither io law nor in morals can he be tion. It is an elegant Mrs. Bearmore in Brooklyn, New York. ed to their home in Bangor Monday. Detroit, Saginaw and Hay City, Sunday, itor Chase will be boning Senator High permitted now to secure political advant ­ * dressing; stops fall­ The wedding of-Ada May Benedict and Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Allbright, of Lan ­ Septanibar It, 1900. for a red book, and think him not only age by denouncing a course of conduct Frank Eugene Andrews last Thursday sing, have been spending several days Round trip to which he himself advised. ” ing of tne hair; makes afternoon, was attended by one hundred at the home of Mr. aod Mrs. Ray Robson. Saginaw A Round trip a good fellow but a first class senator After showing the tactics pursued by and fifty guests, and was a very brilliant Train leaves a.m. Bay City to Detroit Mrs. Mary Stoughton, who has been Pewamo...... 8.24 ... $100...... $1 50 Mr. Bryan for political advantage, Mr. the hair grow; and social affair. Miss Lillian Cutler and Fowler...... 8:88...... 1 00...... 150 cleanses tne scalp Marc Andrews were bridesmaid and best- viqjting Mr.and Mrs. A. W. Stoughton ST. JOHNS... .8.48...... 1 00...... 150 Half of the last British loan was Denby says; man, and the oouplee stood under a large for several weeks, returce 1 to her home ShepardsvUle .8:57. ___ too...... ISO “I am not defending the Republican 4 from dandruff. in Chicago Wednesday. 0 Ovid ...... 9 At...... 90...... 140 taken by people io the United States, so party in this article, but I am defending > cluster of festoons of Bweet peas and Returning train will leave Detroit at thatinplaeof this country having to 4 Sl.OOatottfa. AO goldenrod. Rev E. B. Allen, of Lansing, Di. E. D. Wilson and family returned William McKinley. He bas been sub­ •i.« performed the ceremony, which was Saturday from their visit to Addison, ac­ 6:45 p. m., Bay City 6:40 p. m. and Sagi­ work to pay interest to British holders jected to more abuse than any president «I bar* Men using Ayer’s Hair short and simple, but very impressive. companied by Mrs. Wileqn’s sister, Miss naw 7:10 p. m., arriving at St. Johns at of United States bonds, the process is ever was, and be has deserved it as little Vigor for over 90 years and I can 9:44 p m. as anyone ever did. In the most difficult heartily recommend it to she publio Mrs. E. T. Cooley aod Ivah Bliss at the Gertrude Gordon, who will remain here reversed and the Britisher is • now com as the beet hair tonle in exists nos.” piano, and Messrs Herman Bliss and Del some months. / Cheap Excursion to Milwaukee. period of our history he has proved him­ Mrs. G. L. A ldimox, polled to send money to this country to self equal to all the demands upon him. April 91, UM. _____ Ector, Tex. Fields, violinists, executed the march Mrs. Clara Gardner, who bas been The Grand Trunk Railway System will He has acted with an eye single to the finely. The first congratulation after the visiting her parents, Robert Herbison give its annua! cheap excursion to Mil­ pay interest on his obligations. This is If yon do not obtain all the benefits ceremony, was given by little Bessie and wife, returned to her home in Ovid another condition which Bryan ptomisee good of the country. The war with 4 yoa sxyscSsd from the Vigor, write waukee via Grand Haven and steamer Spain was not of the President ’s seeking, 4 (he Doctor .boat it. Ad dross. Freeman in a shower of sweet pea Tuesday. Misses Anna and Eleanor on Tue-day. September 11th, and the to ch&Dge when he gets into power. but be met the issue with exhaulted D r. J. a AYER, blossoms, after which tbe regular con ­ Herbison have also gone to Durand and rates will be extremely low, no rate be­ Lowell. Mess gratulations proceeded. The two dining Kalamazoo. courage. In diplomacy he displayed rooms were beautifully decorated, tbe ing higher than $5 00 for the round trip qualities of the highest order, and in a 7Ta 7Ta’ V7a Vta V A. x a . a . Thieves stole and destroyed Charles and grading down as low as $3 50. Mr. Bryan did not close his predict military affairs he was remarkably sue walls being Dearly bidden by goldenrod Klelzlew’s crop of melons Tuesday night. Tickets will be sold at all stations on the and a kind of reeds six feet high which Too bad they were not discovered and ing department ^whea he received the ceesful. He eminently deserves re-elec- grows wild near by, and is specially fine Detroit and Milwaukee Division between election returns of 1896. After his defeat tion. ” such place an ! time an the officers doeed with lead, as a watermelon thief Detroit and Grand Haven; on the lor such purposes. After a bountiful will steal anything he can lay his hands Detroit and Port Huron Division be­ he issued an addrecs in which he eaid shall designate. supper, served on luDch boards, a gen­ on. tween Detroit and Port Huron; on the “Before the year 1900 arrives the evil letters of reoret . eral time of sociability was eojoyeu, but was soon cut short by tbe announcement J. Cunnebacke, of Lansing, and Mrs. Michigan Air Line Division between effects of a gold standard will be even Batavia, N. Y , Aug. 30, 1900. that the happy couple must leave very Ella Sober weie married Monday after­ South Lyon and Lenox; on the Chicago more evident than they are now, and the JOHN MERRIHEW 99,William M. Smith, Esq., noon at the home of the bride's mother, and Grand Truok L'ivision between St. Johns. Midi., soon for the train at Delta, which was to people, then ready to demand an Ameri­ Dear Sir: bear them to their new home in Detroit. Mrs. Mary Tooker. The ceremony was Port Huron and Durand; on the Cin ­ Yours of the 9th of August received and In performed by Rev. 1. T Weldon. They cinnati, Saginaw aod Mackinaw Division can financial policy for the American answer would say that I exceedingly regret But tue aunts and uncles, and the cou­ between Bay City and Durand; on the my inability to he present at the “reunion ’’ sins felt that a wedding should be a time have the best wishes of many friends in people, will join with us in the irnmedi to be held at Merle Beach, on the 2'>th of the of rejoicing, and proposed to accompaoy Bath. Toledo, Saginaw and Muskegon Division ate restoration of the free and unlimited present month. With best wishes for the enjoy ­ between Ashley and Muskegon These which was made part of the motion and ment of all participating. them to the train. Accordingly they tickets will be valid to return up to and coinage of silver at the present legal carried. I am very respectfully yours. rigged two large hay racks, covering BENGAL. including September 22nd, giving excur­ ratio of 16 to 1.” Has anybody noticed a LEONARD TRAVIS, them sufficiently for comfort with hay, A committee of three consisting of and a delegation of over 50 accompanied sionists an opportunity to visit their great rush at the realization entrance of Burton, Aug. 23, 1900. Cbas. Smith went L> Lansing Tueedaj . friends iD the West and Northwest. It John Brunson, Wm. G. Hunter, and J. Friend Upton : the three or four double carriages that this prediction? I have rece:ved an invitation to meet with held the immediate parties. But as they School begins September 3 in district should he remembered that the service T. Danielle, was appointed to draft a the old Supervisors tomorrow at Merle Beach. No. 3. Miss May 8turgis teacher. to aod from Milwaukee is daily includ ­ constitution and by-laws for the govern­ Nothing would please me better. No doubt could take a returning train from LaDB- ing Sundays. On September 4th the most of them will be there; perhaps all of ing, they decided to accompany them to Mies Loa Travis returned to her Senator Hanna sounded a note of ment of the society. While waiting for them—but poor me. But the cold winds of that point. They deluged the couple school in Laosiog, after spending the Grand Trunk Railway will give its adversity have been blowing around me so long vacation with her parents. annual excursion from nearly all stations warning in his speech in New Jersey the report of the committee some of the I cannot spare even the small expense of the with rice, they hung old shoes on the on its system to Traverse City, Potoekey, last week, wheD he said that Republi­ ex-supervisors gave short talks, which trip. Hoping to see you and all or thorn some beil-rope, they sang appropriate, but Walter Brown and family were here time, humorous songs, and as several of them Bay View and Mackinaw City, at very cans were over confident. Another man were listened to with much interest. , I am yours trnlv. the first of the week to visit his people low rates. For particulars see agents of JOHN A. POTTER. had just returned from college, of course and see to his tbreebmu. They are real the Grand Trunk Railway System. has said that republicans are so busy The report of the committee was read P. S. Remember me to the boys. tbey must have a yell and this was it: well and quite pleased with their new by tbe secretary and on motion report Married, married, yes they are, 20-2 making money that tbey have no time Leslie, Mich., Aug. 17, 1900. Tbe bride and groom are going far. home. for politics. They had plenty of time was adopted; it reads as follows: William M. Smith, Ksq., Hurrah for the bride, bun ad for tbe groom, Mr. and Mrs. Skinner started Monday We, the undersignad supervisors and ex- St. Johns, Mich., Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah boom ! for Chicago to attend the G. A. R. Tbe Grand Trunk Railway System for politics four years ago, and may have supervisors of Clinton county, Michigan, desir ­ Dear Sir: Arrived at Lansing, having a few min­ desires to cal) the attention of the travel ­ again if they neglect to continue the ing to form ourselves into a voluntary associa­ Yours of the 8th inst. duly received, contents encampment, and will also visit relatives ing public to ite last trains Nos. 16 and tion for the purpose of promoting the general noted, aod in reply will say that in the present utes to spare, they alighted from tbe io Janesville, Wisconsin, before return ­ prosperity they fought so hard for then. welfare of ourselves ana the citizens of Clinton condition of myself and family, that it will per­ traiD, and gathering about the couple in ing home. 15, called respectively ‘The Eastern county, and for tbe purpose of advancing in all haps he out of the question to participate in Flyer" aod the “International Limited ” The Republican does not believe they the festivities of the Basket Picnic at Merle a circle, sang “ Goa be with you till we possible ways the general Interests of ourselves meet agaiD, sou sent them on their way There will be an experience social at which are run daily, Sundays included, have any idea of allowing the demo­ and tbe people of Clinton county do hereby by Beach resort which is regretted very much, and the U. B. church Friday averiDg. Go affixing our signatures hereto adopt tbe follow­ hoping on that occasion, there will be a general with a God speed and many blessings between Detroit, Toronto and Montreal cratic party to obtain control. It is too ing constitution for our general regulation. attendance, and s good jolly t ime, and that it Thus ended a joyous day. May their and tell them your experience of earn ­ and between Detroit, Suspension Bridge, mav be a profitable organization, wishing you ing your contribution. Proceeds for hard on the democrats themselveB. First: This association shall be composed of a pleasant time. lives correepoi d, with ODly enough of Buffalo, New York and Philadelphia all supervisors and ex-supervisors of Clinton church expenses. They are better off under Republican I remain yours very respect fully. shadow to emphasize the sunshine. Tbe over the Lehigh Valley Railroad. No. county and all county officers and ex-county RICHARD S. COSHUN. Wm. Fagore aod wife were bereaved 16 from Detroit leaving daily at 2:00 p. prosperity. officers shall be honorary members. presents were very many, useful, beauti­ Second : The name of this organization shall Washington, D. C., Aug. 28, lf*00. ful and costly. The guests present from of their little daughter, Mabel. She m. has though Pullman Sleepers to be The Clinton County Supervisors Association. Wm. M. Smith, out of town were: Mrs J. C. Andrews, was buried last Thursday. They have Montreal and has the finest of cafe cars Third: The officers of this association shall St. Johns, Mich., Marc Andrews aid Miss Jessie Stiles, the sy myathy of many friends who at to Toronto. Time aod service unequal- Col . Bliss and Mayor May bury are be a president, vice-president, secretary and Regret that my official duties prevent acccp tended the funeral at the home. ed between the above poiDte. 20-2 treasurer, who shall be elected at each annual t-anre of your invitation for tomorrow. Kind Coldwater; Mrs. Frank E. Goodjon, attending farmer’s picnics about the meeting, and shall hold office until their suc­ regards to you all at the reunion. FultoD, N. Y.; Mrs. Carrie Simmons There will be preaching at the hail state and each is promoting his can ­ cessors are elected, and skid officers shall con ­ • O. L. SPAULDING. UDd daughters, Mr. and Mrs. McLouth Sunday afternoon. There is but one stitute an executive committee of the associa­ didacy as best he knowB how. Maybury tion. and daughters, Dr. Sanford and wife, more after this Sunday before con­ is the smoother talker; Bliss is the bet­ Fonrth : This association shall hold ono of Dewitt; Mr. and Mrs. Parmelee, of ference. Rev. LaufmaD wishes to take annual meeting at such time and place as the SAID ABOUT HIGH. Sbepardsville; Miss Minnie O. Hall,Ovid; in all those who have been on probation IGKN STATE ter business man. The colonel also bas executive committee shall determine. G H. Curtis, Harvey L. Curtis, the since the meeting of last winter. We invite every reader of this an honorable record as a soldier and Fifth: This' association mav amend this Misses Nellie Staffer and Lulu May, of Several from Bengal were down last paper to attend the Fifty-First An ­ constitution, and adopt such by-laws for the Concerning His Speech Accepting the possesses the immense advantage of eneral regulation of the association as it may Mason; Miss Nellie Elgie, Muskegon; Friday evoning to meet Bishop Nmde nual Fair, at Seem necessary, at any annual meeting. Senatorial Nomination. Mrs. Luna Pennebacker, Petoskey; H. and were taken iD full membership of standing upon a platform of sound busi­ C. Ward aod wife, Ernest Ward, Frank ness principles, national honor and hon­ The meeting then proceeded to the From St. Louis Republican Leader: tbe church. Id a abort but ringing speech Mr L. Young aod wife, Lansing; Luther Grand Rapids, esty. His opponent is hampered by the election of officers as follows: President, Jooes and wife, Carson City; Mrs. Bar Holmes T. Clark, of Watertown; Vice- High thanked the delegates for the non-progressive, fault finding position honor conferred upon him and pledged bara Plowman, Isabella county; Mrs. SOUTH ESSEX* Sept. 24 to 28. his party always occupies in an election. President, John Reed, Bath; Secretary, l hem, if elected, to work for the interests S. M. Plowman, Will T. Plowman and Wm. M. Smith, St. Johne; Treasurer, of the people, and particularly to do all wife, J. W. Plowman and wife, Roy Plow­ Earl Jones was in Fowler on business We have the promise of a great It is always for tearing down something; in hie power to help along the cause of man and wife, Mrs. Ed. Weatberwax and Thursday. show of Live Shock tnia year; it is always objecting.! It did not want Joeiah Upton, St. Johne. This was fol­ daughter, St. Johns; Henry McVeigh lowed by roll call by tbe secretary, show­ equal taxation. The Republican Leader Mrs. J. T. Wilson visited her daughter Grains, Vegetables Fruit, Farm paper money in war time, and it does not regrets that it is not able to give bis and wife, Portland; Mrs. J. D. Freeman, Mrs. Boak, Tuesday. Implements In abundance. ing tbe following supervision present, bod aod daughter, Kalamazoo. want gold now. Under democratic pres­ speech iD full. Mr. High made a more Mrs. J. T. Wilson has been on the It will be worth your while to and the townships from which they were tbap favorable impression upon the see this Great Exhibition. Do not idents it has been for expansion, but is Gratiot delegation He is a man of fine DU PL A I N. sick list, but is better at this writing. “agin” the government now. Bryan elected : Byron Parr has purchased a new misa it. THOSE PRESENT presence, poepeeeee an admirable voice, School begin Mouday, September 3rd. Half Fare on all Railroads. wanted the treaty of peace signed with is keen, incisive in hie method and is Peter Moore Sr., of Washington D. C., is visit ­ wind mill for his farm in South Essex. Bath—Isaac M. Dryer, John Beed, Mervin Scn

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Frank Buck aod wife apeot Sunday in Mrs. W. *1. Burke ie In Ionia thie, ff B Daboll is in IndlftQftpolis. Harry Lyon pleasantly eqtertaiued The Republican. Owoaao a week. j < Warner Vredsnburg |hftt been ill ft few the K. K K. club bet evening. Vera Perrin, <4 Detroit, la Uniting lire W«rren Wood went to Detroit days. >. Mra. John Giriek, of Fowler, who baa O. C. VAUGHAN, Publisher . friends bore. Tueeday • A M A. Hubs was in Fowler Tuesday bean hare oa business, returned home on busioesn. Saturday. TKKHNi $1.00 Par V«u, Miss Bessie Howland is spending the Mrs. Id* Vaughau returned to Ionia Keek in Orid. Tueeday. Mrs J F. Mabee b visiting friends in J. S. Adame left Saturday for Shel- burn Falls, Massachusetts, where be will Henry Tromp returned from Petoskey Fred Lewie, of Jackeon, spent Sunday Grand Ledge, spend three weeks. Mrs. Adams has JOB PRINTING. Friday night in St Johns. Dora Greenrpeot Sunday with j been there for eome time. Onr material i» new and of tba latest styles A J. Pullaw returned from Poitiac Min Edith Shutters spent Sundey in friends in Muir. * and we guarantee satisfaction, both In prioee and quality of work. Friday niitht. Grand Rapids. j Mrs. Geo Rice and soo are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Holden and soo, of Onr Advertising Rates are $100 per oolntnn per W. A N irtoi return*** from Pontiac relatives in St. Charles. Toledo, who have been vbiting her annum. Business notices five cents per line E. M. Smith and wife are spending the mother, Mra. Peter Terry, for six weeks, for each insertion. Kditorlal notices,ten cents. Satuday night. week in Detroit. Jay Prudeo is attending the B Y P U usiness cards, $1.00 pvr line per year. left for Fenton Saturday. larriace, birth and death notices inserted free. H. E. Walbridge baa been rery sick 8ixty tickets were sold to Grand convention at Orchard Lake. OuituaryB comments,reeolutious.oerdiof thanks, etc., will be charged for at the rate of five the past week Rapids 8unday Mrs. F. M. Spaulding aod children Mrs. Barbara Castle, who with her cents per line. two children have been vbiting her Correspondence containing local Sews is solici­ Erric Reineke epent Sunday at his Edward Brown was Id Owoaao Mon ­ returned to Crystal Tuesday ted from all parts of the county. home in Owoeeo. Vern and Vera Morris will visit in father, Mrs. Frank Barnhart, returned Anonymous communications not lbssrtcd under day on business. to her home in Detroit Saturday. any circumstances. Miea Buia Brown ta visiting relatives Ovid until school commences. Announcements of lodge and society meetings, Dr. Walker will be at the Steel Hotel entertainments, etc,, will be charged for at in Detroit this week next Saturday. A. H. Pervose is in Ionia attending Yesterday afternoon Mr.-*, leather war tWATCft ire cents per line. , Birdaline Wiggine spent Sunday with the spiritualist camp meeting. and her Sunday School class of tixteeo John D. Henderson and wife epent girb accompanied by Mra William Lauf- friends in Grand L* dge. An informal dancing party was held BUSINESS CA^DS. Sunday in Ionia. man, Mrs. Oscar SbermaD and Miss Allisofi Dr. A. H. Keovon attended the K of J. C. Hicks made a business trip to at Kenyon ’s Hall Tuesday evening. Mary Elliot of Cadillac, were delightfully IS. MU8IC TEACHEJ P. gathering in Detroit. Detrdkt Monday. George Clark, of Centerville, was in entertained by Mrs. Ellis at her \ery TVyTARION E. DODGE, VOC|L AND IN- Miss Clariaea Hull, of Grand Rapids, St. Johns Friday visiting relatives. the ' 1VX Btrumental Music. Over SJ;■ulding ft Co. E I. Hull has a handsome new under ­ pleasant farm home in Essex. Here th< y ie visiting at E I Hull’s. taker’s wagon. Mrs. John Sneider went to Saginaw were met by several of the young people attorneys ! Blanche Goette and Glenn Steel are Lew Richmond and wife spent Sun ­ yesterday to vbit relatives for a week. of that neighborhood. After a general 8. R. SMITH. J Jeweler jpE IN THE spending the week at Crystal. day in Grand Rapids. Mrs O. W. Munger is spending a few good time on the bwo all were invited A TTORNEY AT LAW. OFH A Court Hons*. fj Fred Lewis, of Jackson, epent a few Miss Neva Walbridge spent Sunday days «ith Mrs. C. S. Allieoo, in Owosso. to the dining room where ice cream and WILT. H. BRVHSQ1. days with friends the past week. with friends in Burton. Alta Cunningham spent the latter cake were served. Liter a fine program has Y IT ILL H. BRUNSON.—ATlj| rnky at Mrs. J. Myres has recovered from part of last week with relatives in Muir. whs rendered oy the young people, as W Law, over Postoffice. St JcMl IIS. Read O. P Dewitt’s peach advertise ­ sited by Mias Elliot, and at nine o’clock quite a severe attack of typhoid fever. Dr. and Mrs. T. S. Mann went to WM. N. STOCK IOC K ment on the eighth page. everyone left for home feeling well satis­ the Chicago Tuesday night to be absent a QOLDIBR8 AND COMRADES, I BEING Mrs George Richardeon went to De­ John J.’Keiser is in Chicago to attend fied with the day ’s entertainment. O one of your number, therefore know youi week. wants and also your rights by law, therefore troit Sunday night for a few days ’ visit. the G. A. R Encampment. respectfully solicit your patronage In the pros­ Miss Edna Harris will visit her friend, Hurglart at 1’ewauio. Boss ecutions of claims for pension*, back pay .bounty John H. Fedewa went to Charlevoix Mrs. R. M. Winston returned from or rations. Also Notary Public. last Thursday to be absent a few days. Miss Fanny Brayton, of Hubbardston* Burglars broke into Hauckjb Bowers’ WM. N. 8TOCKER. Detroit Sunday after a week’s visit. Ethel Judd returned Saturday from for a week. m elevator at Pewamo early Tuesday Watches. EDEWAft WALBRIDGE, ATTORNEYS AT W. Rhote and wife returned from Loa Travis has returned to Laosing morning, also Daren ’s saloon, but got F Law, St. Johns, Mich. Over Travis A Baker. a ten days visit with Nellie Allison iD Pontiac Sunday after a week’s visit. Owoaao. where she will teach during the coming nothing for their trouble. Mra. Teare Was Taken By Surprise PERRINS ft BALDWIN. There was no evening service at the year. A very pleasant affair took place at TTORNEY8 AT LAW, MONEY LOANERS Mies Susie Carter is studying short­ MARRIAGE LICENSE8 A and Real Estate Agents. Office over Congregational church last Sunday. the home of Mr. and Mra Robert Teare, ChaOman ’s Shoe Store, Clinton Ave., St. Johns. hand in the office of L E Whitney, Clin Special pension examiner, George F. Thursday, August 23rd, when a Dumber ton block. A. J. Pullaw and family expect to re­ Burba, of Ionia, was in St. Johns Tues­ Aug. 27 —John C. Brace, Riley...... 24 of Mr Teare’s old school-mates from EDWIN H. LYON. move to Pontiac in two or three weeks. day. Allie L. Hemingway, Westphalia....24 Duptain and a Dumber of neighbors of TTORNEY AT LAW, ST. JOHNS. MICH., Mr. and Mra. Joseph Brown returned A ur . 27 —Horace M. Gobn, St. Johns ...... 30 L Office over Geo. H. Chapman ’s store. Dr. Pollard and wife are in Detroit Florence Waiter, “ ...... 29 Grteobuhh and Duplaio made a sur­ from a week’s outing at Crystal Sunday E. S. Andrews, of Willia « eton, past prise oq Mrs. Teare, who has for a long SPAULDING, NORTON ft DOOLINO. night. this week attending the K. P. convention. grand master I. O. O. F., was here Satur­ time been confined to her home in con- ttorneys at law . office over st. James Larkins left for Northville ANNOUNCEMENTS. seqqence of sickness, but who at this Johns National Bank. R. Goette and Miss Oor tense Gillett day on business. A Tuesday, where he will visit his brother. time is able to be about Quite a num ­ LEWIS SEVERANCE, A. B. are visiting relatives in Matherton this Mrs. J. D Henderson is away on a The U. B. Aid society, of West Bingham, will ber of guests from away were present. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Hubbard and meet with Mrs. P. Emmons Thursday afternoon, ttorney , counselor and solici - week. weeks’ visit with her sister, Mrs. Edward September 6. All are invited. Soon after the company had arrived the tor, St. Johns, Michigan. A Miss Minnie Brown returned to De daughter, Marion, epent Tuesday in French, at Fremont. The Ladies ’ Cemetery Association, of the ladies proceeded to spread the table Pontiac. South Bingham Union cemetery, will hold a with dainties from their baskets to which PHYSICIANS. troit Sunday night after a week’s visit George Seifert, who has been visiting meet'nR at the U. B. church, Wednesday, Sep­ Mrs. Teare and family were invited to tember 5, at 2 o'clock. B. DODGE. M. D., SURGEON AND with relatives Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wilson and Mr. and at Harbor Springs the past month, re­ share a bountiful dinner. After the . Homoeopathic Physician. Office and resi­ Mrs. Allie Jones were in Detroit this The Bengal and Riley Baptist Aid society are table was cleared away all retired to the Jdence over Spaulding & Co’s Hardware Store Mrs O. W. Stevens left Saturday for a turned home Saturday. cordially invited to meet at the home of Mrs. week. John Jacobs, Thursday. September 6, at 1 p. m. parlor aod listened to music on the 1»R ERNEST SCHEMER. two weeks’ visit with her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Rynn, of Fenton, who has been Alt are cordially iuvited. organ and singing of sacred songs. After )HY8ICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE F. A. Lewis, in Byron. Irving Padley formerly of St. Johns, visiting relatives here the past two weeks, The Bengal Union Aid society will meet with all had enjoyed a general good time some over Gruler’s Store, Fowler, Mich. now of Toledo, Iowa, ie visiting friends Mrs. Dan Harper Wednesday. September 5, at valuable gifts Wfere presented to Mrs. /: John Petrie, of Evanston, Ill., has returned home Friday. 1 p. m. You are cordially invited to attend. in town. Teare, and the company dispersed bid ­ DR. 8. E. OILLAM, M. D. been visiting relatives and friends here Mrs. W. J. Corley, of Windsor, Merrill Circle No. 170, R. C. will give an ice HYSICIAN AND SURGttjN, OFFICE AND cream social Saturday evening, September 1, in ing Mr. and Mrs. Teare and family good residence west of Court House. Office for the past few days., Albert Webber, of Jackson, who Bpent Ontario, who has been visiting at John K.O. T. M. ball. A good program has been bye, kopiDg to find her enjoying better P>urs 1 to 4 p. m., from 7 to • p. m. last week in St. Johns, returned home prepared. Ail are invited. Fee 10 cents. ( hoi Chas. S. Riley, of New York City, Kelly ’s returned Saturday. health when they meet her again. Monday. “How we do greater works than Jesus did ’ PALMER ft BUCK. visited his father, John O. Rtley, in St Edith Cunningham, has been is the morning subject at the Methodist church PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, opthitbamolo- Homer Botsford of Eureka, who has next Sunday. Evening subject “The death of OBITUARY. I gists and general practitioners. OffiIce over Johns, Monday and Tuesday. visitiDg her brother, Frank CunniDg- the soul ” Baptisms at the morning service. ant ’s Drug Store. Hours 19 to 12 a. m. and 2 a position as keeper at Ionia prison, re­ Mrs. Joel Jillett aod Mrs R. Goette bam, of Muir, for two weeks. The Womans ’ Association of the Congrega­ Little Mae belle Amanda Fegues was to 5 p. m. turned Monday. tional church will meet at the home of Mrs. P. born in the Township of Bengal, Clinton went to Detroit Sunday night where Cally and Monroe Smith were in E. Walsworth on Tuesday, September 4, at 2:90 county, Michigan, on the 30th day of DENTISTS. o’clock. A large attendance is earnestly desired, Mrs. Goette will spend a few days. Arthur Brown, of Eureka, who has Fowler Tuesday and Wednesday visiting as we wish to decide upon the best way to Jaouary, 1899, and God took our little ■ O. E. CORBIN, M. D. D. 8. been at Bay View for some time, return ­ their uncle, W. A. Newman. flDish raising the amount of our pledge for the one home to Heaven August 22, 1900, RADUATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF Fred Tremper left Sunday night to ed Mooday night. new church. having lent her to us for a few short Michigan. Thirty years’ experience in St. join Stetson ’a Uncle Tom’s Cabin Co. Mr. and Mrs. Eleazer Chapman, of Evening services will be resumed in St. months only to show what the love of a GJohns. Trust entirely to his taste, ability, con ­ Dr. S E. Gillarr. is spending a few Johns ’church on Sunday next 7:30 p. m. At science, and you will get the nearest approach which is touring in Pennsylvania. Akron, Ohio, spent two days of last morning service 1»:90 a. m. the Holy Commu- little child is, how pure their life and to possible to perfection of respite in dentistry. days in Frankfort aod other northern nio will be celebrated. All are invited to at­ ‘‘allure us to Heaven, he has placed her Boro, to Bert Jennings and wife, a six week with friends in 8t. Johns. tend these services. ARTHUR CORBIN, D. D. 8. points this week. on high.” It is a pleasure to us now to pound son, Friday. Mr and Mrs. Jen Mrs. Harry Holmes returned yester­ think that there was do one on earth [OWNS. “BRIDGE WORE” (TEETH A. W. Skinner and wife, ot Bengal, left Relief in Six Hours. without plates) and all latest processes. nings live seven miles south west. day from Cedar Springs where she has like 'papa” and 'mama”, that we were all C* Monday for a few weeks’ visit in Chicago Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease re­ in all. It is one of the greatest bereave­ Misses Nellie, Minnie arid Bula Brown, been visiting for the past ten days. lieved in six hours by “New Great South and Jonesville, Wis. American Kidney Cure.’’ It is a great surprise ments of life. It is Dot easy to school UNDERTAKERS. who spent a few days at Crystal last Smith Pruden, of Greenville, who has on account of its exceeding promptness in re­ our hearts to say “God ’s will, not ours be E. I. HULL. Tboiuas Jeff res, Fred Hall and Howard been visiting friends and relatives here lieving rain in bladder, kidneys and back, male done ”, but perhaps week, returned Friday morning. or female. Relieves retention of water almost NDERTAKER. NO. 16, CLINTON AVE- Turner, of Detroit, epent Sunday with “Sometime, when all life’s lessons have been the past week, returned home Saturday immediately. If yon w.nt quick relief and learned, nne. Residence first house west of Con ­ William Richmond was confined to cure this is the remedy. Sold by A. O. Hunt, Ugregational church. frieods in St. Johns. And sun and stars forevermore have set his home two days of last week with a Mr. and Mrs D. L. Smith and druggist, St. Johns, Midi. 20-26. The things which our weak judgements beie W. R. OSGOOD. threatened attack of typhoid fever. Michael Byrne, of Ludlow, Ky., has daughter are spending a few days with have spurned. returned home after visiting his brother, How to Malt* French Loaf Cakw The things o’er which we greive with lashes UNDERTAKER, BALL BLOCK, OPPOSITE Fred Pike of Lansing, is hire on Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Holbrook, of Port wet. u post office. Residence corner State and Wm. Byrne, of Bengal. Huron. Two cups of white sugar, one scant Will flash before ns out of life’s dark night Oakland. Answer calls night and day. My account of the illness of his sister, Mias cup of butter, three eggs, two tea­ As stars shine most in deeper tints of blue, wifa assistant. ’Phone 155. Mr. and Mrs. Dow Kneeland left Tuee­ And we shall see how all God ’s plans are right May Pike. The latter is improving. Mrs. Garagnon arrived here from Lane spoonfuls of cream tartar and one And know that what seems reproof is love MISCELLANEOUS-* day morning for Cleveland intending to ing Monday, and b staying at the home teaspoonful of saleratus and salt. Put most true.” John Pullrey, of Evanston, Illinois, spend a day in Detroit. The services were held at the home H. W. GOHN. who ie connected with Marshall Field k of her daughter, Mrs. Will Chamberlane. all together and beat to a froth; then Thursday, August 23. Rev. Wm. Lauf- -y-ETERINARY______8UROEON.______OFFICE,FIL- Miss Ella Wilcox took her Sunday She is in poor health. add one cup of sweet milk and three man offering words of comfort and point ­ dew A Millman s Drug Store, residence Co., returned to EvanatnD Saturday. cups of flour. Sprlrikle sugar over the 204 OttawaTSt. N, St. Johns, Mich. school class to Maple River yesterday. Miss Nellie Yerdin, of Coopersville, ing us to the bright stars of Faith and Rufus Lyon and William Nelson, who They had a very pleasant time. top before baking. Bake In a round Hope. The little one ’s remains are now were threatened with symptons of ty­ who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. tin. resting in the beautiful cemetery at St. S'TATE BANKOF ST. JOHNS. phoid fever last week, have fully recov­ Miss Frankie Bishop returned from Flora Cordray. of Eureka, the past three Johns Grand Rapids Sunday night where she weeks, returned home Friday. How to Make Flab Stock. COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS. ered. Fill a saucepan with three quarts of has been spending several days. Miss Bross will entertain friends Sat­ _ the B. P. Conn threshed his oats Satur­ water, three • teaspoonfuls of salt, a rrooate court tor tne Lountjr or Clinton bolden CAPITAL $50,000.00. day; they were exceptionally heavy, the Edgar Severance left Monday on a urday evening in honor of the Misses wineglassful of vinegar, one caTrot and at the Probate Office, in the Village of St.Johns, hunting trip to Cheboygan county. He Cahill and Howe, of Detioit, aod Misses one onion (both slicet^two tablespoon­ on Wednesday,the 29th day of August in the year Net Assets of Stockholders, $900,000.00. yield averaging about 70 bushels to the one thousand, nine hundred. will be gone about two months. Smith aod Woodworth, of Ovid. fuls of whole peppers, one bunch of Present, Charles M. Merrill. Judge of Probate. acre. In the matter of the estate of EUNICE E. Eugene Murdock is in Detroit this parsley roots, three sprigs of thyme BAY LIS, deceased. P. K. PERRIN, President. Mrs Harriet WeHs has been Bick for Mrs. George S. Engle, of Chicago, who week attending the National Encamp ­ and three bay leaves. Boll for 15 min ­ Wilber W. Peck administrator de bonis non JOHN H. CORBIT, Vice-President. the past week on account of which her has been visiting her sisters, Mrs. fi. L. of said estate having made application for the ment of the Knights of Pythias. utes, strain, cool and put away to use allowance of liis final account and for his dis. J. W. FITZGERALD. Cashier. store at the head of Clinton Avenue has Valentine and Mrs. G. S. Corbit, for the when needed for various wayB of cook­ charge. been closed. Miss Mamie Pence, of Fostoria, Ohio, past ten weeks, returned home Wednes­ ing fish. Thereupon it is ordered, that THURSDAY, day. THE 20th DAY OF SEPTEMBER A. D. 1900. at DIRECTORS: Dr. Riley and Lee Love returned to and Mrs. Frank Ward spent Tuesday in one o’clock in the afternoon, be assigned for Fowler in the home of Mrs- Bert King. How to Mako Johnny-cake. the>xamination of said accorn*, at the Prolate O. W. Monger, Geo. F. Marvin, J. H. Corbit, Mansfield, Pa., last Friday, after a two Warner Vredenburg, clerk at the post- Teaspoonful of saleratus, two cupa office, in the Village of 8t. Johns. J. H. Fedewa, P. K. Perrin, Jesse Sullivan, Miss Maggie Kinmond returned Mon ­ office, who has been threatened with And it is further ordered that notice be given John J. Reiser, J. W. Fitzgerald, G. E. Cor­ weeks’ visit at the home of Miss Ivah of Indian meal, two cups of white flour, to the persons Interested in Mid estate, of day from her vacation. She spent two typhoid fever, went to Owoaao Tueeday the time and place of said bearing by causing bin, F. A. Travis and Wm. M. Leland. Patterson. two cups of molasses, one-half cup of a copy of this order to be published in the two^weeks at Crystal Lake and Green ­ in hopes of regaining his strength and linton epublican S Par Cent Interest Paid on Time Deposits Mr. and Mrs. E. Blizzard, Mr. and Mrs. sugar, one-half cup of shortening, a C R , a newspaper printed health. pinch of salt and buttermilk enough to and circulating in Mid county of Clinton for Charles Moreland, Helen Gibbard and ville. three successive weeks previous to said day of Mrs. E. I. Parmenter and Eli Mead The members of the Methodist church make a stiff batter. Bake In not too hearing. IHE CLINTON COUNTY SAVINGS BANK Florence Blizzard returned from Crystal hot oven. 20-3 CHARLES M. MERRILL, the first of the week. accompanied by the latter’s children, meet next Monday, 7:30 p. m. for the (A True Copy.) Judge of Probate. ST. JOHNS. MICH. Lester and Jessomine, are in Chicago Robin C. Fildew, of Detroit, has been election of trustees. This is a new thing in thb church and wm granted by the here for the past few weeks as a guest of thb'week. Pays t per cent. Interest on Deposits and Loans Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Fildew. He intends Mbs Grace DeMay, who has been general conference last May. Money on Approved Bonds and Real to remain a week or two longer. visiting in St. Johns for the past two Louis 8nyder,of Grand Rapids, one ot RAISING CHILDREN Estate Security. weeks, returned to her home in Jackson, the stone masons at the new Congrega­ Miss Veva Perrin, of Detroit, is visit ­ Monday. tional church, wm thrown from his ing friends this week. She in company Is an industry that ALBERT J. BALDWIN, President. Mrs. J. H. Frederic, of Jackson, who wheel bat Wednesday night and had with her sister, Ina, expect to make a prospers at all sea­ G. PENNEL, Vice-President. trip to Santiago de Cuba this fall. has been vbiting in the home of her his colbr bone broken. P. E. WALSWORTH, Treasurer. father, A. Armstrong, for the past five Mrs. Thos. S. Mann will begin her fall sons of the year, William L. Dutcher. who lives three weeks, returned Tuesday. term of music September 10. Last Sat­ and as every child miles southwsst of St. Johns, threshed ST.JOHN8 MARKET8. Mrs. P. Knight, who has been visit­ urday Mrs. Mann gave an afternoon must have shoes, his oats the latter part of the week; the ing Oscar Knight, of Bengal, for the party'for her class. Music and games Grain quotations are furnished by tho St. yield averaged 68 bushels to the acre. it helps our busi­ Johns wheat houaes every Thursday, and are for past two weeks, returned to her home in were greatly enjoyed. the prices paid that day only. ness wonderfully. The elevators will open promptly at 7 a. m. Mra. George Esler accompanied her Park Hill, Canada, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Marsh left Tuesday and close at 6 p. m. Wheat, white.. 71 sister, who hss been visiting her for the William 'Barker and wife, of Oak for Mt Pleasant where Mr. Marsh, who Wheat, red. — 72 past few weeks, to Chicago Friday morn ­ for the pMt year has been at the head of Oats...... 21 Grove, who have been here to attend Children's Shoes should be Good Shoes. Dressed Beef. 6-7 ing. She will spend a few days in the the^funeral of Wm. Lancaster, father of the grocery department of the Mercan­ Dressed Hogs______6 50 to 6 25 Live Hogs...... 5.00 City. \ Mrs. Barker returned Monday. tile Company, will open a grocery store. They must stand the raoket children give them. Properly Live Cattle—...... S.00—6.80 Dressed Mutton.. $ Miss Mamie Pence, of Fostoria, Ohio, Letters advertised August 28: Cass A state picnic of the Royal Circle wm made shoes are even more Important for ohildren than for Butter------18—14 Eggs, per doten 11-12 is visiting at the home of Mrs. Arthur AUbright, Geo. H. Brown, J. E. Brown held at Grand Ledge recently. Among adults, for the small feet are growing, and flexibility and com­ Lard, per pound.. 8—10 Post. It will be remembered that Min the officers for the ensuing year are Potatoes.. 25 Mrs. Maggie Coffee, Geo. Dejardin, Mr. fort must go with good (wear. They ooroe in Kangaroo Oalf, Onions, per bu...... 40 Pence was a resident of St. Johns some Fuller, Fred Raymond, Chas E. Tabor. James H. Fish, Eagle, second vice-preei Clover Seed, Mammoth.... 3.50 5.25 dent; and Geo. H. Scott, St. Johns, Black Dongola Kid and Black Viol Kid. Full assortment of “ ** Jane.. 8.50 —6.2$ ten years ago. An ’umbrella mender, who gave hia Beans ...... 1.85 assistant secretary. children ’s slzee in every grade. Prices $ t .50 and $1.75 for Alsyka Clover Seed.. 7.00 □ Min Anna Chapin, of Chicago, who name as James Williams, was picked up Criminal proceedings against Albert the higher grade and $ 1.00 - $ 1.25 - $ 1.50 for strong ser- Rys 46 was the gunt of Min Helen Corbit last drunk Monday afternoon by Marshal •fro* Coon, of Riley, m brought on complaint Hay 1 Timothy. 7.00 week, left for Pent water Saturday, where Keeney and waa given 20 daya In jail by vioable medium grade. Ay, No. 2______ft. 00 of Mary Carter and notioed in Thk Rk irn. _ she wiirspend'two weeks before return Justice Lyon. ZlOome in;| we would like to talk the shoe question over idea.. publican bat week came to a sudden en d Apples, per bn 20-30 ing to Chicago. two days after his appearance in justice with you. □□□ B1 cd eai 1 FOCLTBV MAKIKT. Mrs. E. D. Truax, of Rockford, who Corrected weekly by Byron Danley. Caahier Rogers, of the Bank of Com­ has been vbiting her daughters, Mrs. court. The parties appeared in Ionia, Broilers------7 merce, Little Rock, was in town Satur­ Warren Wood and Mra. G. Steel, for the took out a marriage license, and were Fowls ------0 TROMP SHOE CO.'n Old Dneks. __ —. 4 day interviewing St Johns stockholders. past three weeks, left Tuesday for married by Justice Frank Adgate, of Young Dneks ______5 In company with his wife he left for Coopsrsville where she will visit for Orange. The groom gives his age as 28 Goese------0 Turk eys------• trip around the lakn Saturday afternoon. some time before returning home. and the bride 20. ------

Olo AOAOAO AoAo o AO AO Ao AO AO A^ Straightway be began to turn over In “Wktre'i Mr. Porter?” she asked hla mind bow be could eacape the fate suddenly, when Packsaddle, having which .the redskins iiad planned for curried ber to the river, had brought 11 LOVE AFFAIR Of § him. He knew that some distance ahead her to. “They have killed Sam and ”— the mesu slewed to the edge of the can ­ “Sam Is In Fort Bayard, ” said Pack­ ! PAGKSAOOIE PARKS. | yon. w here was an abrupt fall of 25 or saddle, wishing to calm her anxiety; MT A. C. M'KKKZII. 30 feet. The bed of tbe gorge was fill­ Skin Diseases then be told her about the scene on the COFTIUOBT, 11)00, »Y A. C. McKXMUO. ed with scrub pine, which, could he mesa. When the excretory organs fail to carry off the waste material from the system, there is an abnor­ ©f010*01010*00*010101010 gabi them, would hide him from the The girl looked at him, a deep flash mal accumulation of effete matter which poisons and clogs the blood, and it becomes sour and add. J This poison is carried through the general * ...... HE import that Victoria aud hi* eyes s’ the Indiuns, and escape might reddening ber cheeks. “So Sam's be possible. Theu another thought the akin surface there is a redness ana erupt Apucues had jumped the reser- saved himself,” said she. “Mr. Porter Tetter, Acne, Salt Rheum, Psoriasis, Brvsii T vaiiou aud were awttopiug down came to him. Could he leave fcuiu to always was a good runner. ” While the skin is the seat of irritation, t______Upon the Gila river difcu'ici reached the mercy of the savages? What would Packsaddle nodded. “I reckon, ” powders may allay the itching and burning, but never cure, no matter how long and faithfully Abe Bendum ’a ferry shortly after sun ­ Hally say'If he returned without her said- he, “we’d beat be movln. Sam Is continued, and the condition is often aggravated and akin permanently injured by their use. rise. Before sunset of the twoscore lover? He shut his hands hard, for he a clever chap, and he’ll be waltin for miners and prospectors who had knew the customs of the Indians. If you over there." UR pitched their camps around Abe’s cab* one prisoner escaped, they would dou ­ But It wasn ’t such a simple matter Ike tsetse Is mtrt am skit deer; ike eatlre dretlallM is ptlsi>et In only two remained. The rest had bly torture Ills companion. to take two women across a country I betaktu themselves sway. A quarter of a mile down tbe trail filled with murdering Apaches. Pack­ The many preparations of arsenic, mercury, potash, etc., not only do not cure skin diseases, but soon ruin the digestion Saui Porter and packsaddle Parks some one hud located a claim, leaving saddle knew the Indians, and that they and break down the constitution. were no less disturbed by the prospect a pile of rocks on tbe edge of the mesa were sure to be In the neighborhood. 8. 8. 8., nature ’s own remedy, made of roots, herbs and barks, of great porifyirig and tonical properties, quickly and to mark the spot. It was at that point He sat down to think the thing over, effectually cures blood and akin troubles, because it goes direct to the root of the disease and stimulates and restores normal, of an Indian raid than were their fel­ healthy action to the different organs, cleanses and enriches the blood, and thus relieves the system of all poisonous secretions. low prospectors. Had the news come lay the descent to the bed of the can ­ finally - reaching the decision that the yon. 6. 8. 8. cures perman ently because it leaves none of the original poison to referment in the blood pnd cause a fresh attack. a week earlier they would have been only 8a fe way was by tbe river. The Healthy blood is necessary to preserve that clear, smpoth akin and beautiful com- among the first to pull up stakes and As the mules came abreast of the de- water was swift at that time of year, ^^^HB plexion so much desired by all. S. S. S. can be relied typon with certainty to keep light out for Silver, across the border. jserted claim Packsaddle niude a ges­ and a night would float them to the the blood in perfect order. It has been curing blood and akin diseases for half a cen- But during that week Abe Bendum ’s ture to the Apaches that be wished to very gate of the fort. tury ; no other medicine can show such a record. f wife’s sister Sally bad appeared at stop for a moment. He knew the In ­ On the bank of the stream were a S. S. S. contains no poisonous minerals —is purely vegetable and harmless. the ferry, and ten tribes of Apaches dian craze for anything In the shape of score of logs, ten feet long and as light Our medical department is in charge of physicians oEarge experience in treating could not have drlveu the partners firearms and decided to tty a trick on as corks. He floated two of these to­ B^^^B blood and skin diseases, who will take pleasure in aiding bAheir ad vice and direction all away. Neither was Abe loath to keep them. gether, bound them against each other BE who desire it. Write fully and freely about your case; yoB- letters are held in strictest “Sam.” said he. speaking so all the with grapevines, and at the first signs confidence. We make no charge whatever for this servBe. Our book on Blood and the two prospectors In the vicinity. Skin Diseases will be sent free upon application. THE 8WIFT SPECIFIC CCfTIPANY. ATLANTA, CA. For five years he had worked to get the braves could hear him. "Just step over of darkness told the women to lay 1,« ferry running, and. although he had to the edge of the canyon and get the themselves flat upon the primitive raft. the two women on his bands. It needed rifle 1 left there on our last trip—at the Then, for fear the current might wash edge of the pile yonder." Notice, something more thau «n Indian scare them off, he passed another grapevine Aa Eiprcitloa of Rcsret, To the property 1 wrers and others in to drive him out of his chosen terri­ “But you didn ’t leave a gun. Barks,” around the logs and their bodies, and “Did you found the town that they teres ted in the follo»ujg improvements tory. In his rough way he was a replied Porter, surprised ac the request. pushed the raft Into the swifter waters named after you?” was askcyl of the viz : building new «idew Iks aojitceut to CQ____ man of penetration, and it took no “You Just go and look,” said Pack- of the Gila, swimming behind that he western man who bad been bragging aud abutting the following det-cribed A DAY SURE saddle sharply, “and I reckon you'll g|i > ■ Send us your address and great discernment to see why the part­ might guide It. of tbe honor. propert) : O Lw we will show you how ners hung around the ferry. find It.” All night long Packsaddle Parks “Well, no.” he slowly replied. “No; Strsh E Dvkea.an, lot 4, block 67; “I reckon," said he to his wife, “the Sam started toward the canyon, two pushed the logs with their burden I wasn ’t the first settler.” Henry Davis Estate, lot 12, block 3, »ve- to makef3 a day absolutely boys are sweet on Sally. They will of the Indians following him. When down the current of the river. He was “Presented It with public parks, per­ nur addition; V\ illmiu Gorkin, i.it 6, sure; we furnish the work and be reached the edge, Packsaddle let exhausted with his long run across tbe haps?” block 2 avenue udditior; Mrs Georgitti.a teach you free; you work In the local­ stick by us. Injuns or no Injuns. ” Price, lot 1 aud west lot If of lot 2, block Whereupon Mrs. Bendum opined out n yell of agony. prairie, the wound In his foot tortured “Oh, no; there were parks enough. I 33; 1 O. Cresstuan, lot (}, Gibbs’ sdditio* ; ity where you live. Send us your that, as both Mr. Porter and Packsad ­ “Jump, Sam. Jump!” he shouted. “I’m him, and his body was bruised In a didn ’t have to do anything at all. Tbe Lesir F. Estes, lot 23, out lot “A”; F. M address and we will explain the busi­ dle Parks were in love with Sally, knifed, and Pm dyln! ” dozen places by coming In contact with vigilance committee hung my brother- 8 pi ulriinp, receiver, lot 22, out lot “A”; ness fully; remember we guarantee a something worse than an Apache scare Sam was so seared he didn't wait to floating obstacles In the water. in-law for horse stealing aud then turn ­ •John F. Kelley, land commissioner, l’i1^ look back over his shoulder. He was clear profit of $3 for every day ’s worky might arise to disturb the quiet of Gila Once, bis foot striking a pointed ed around and uamed tbe town after rods north of south enet coru-r of north ­ absolutely sure. Write at once. ferry. Abe thought the matter over, over the edge Into the canyon like a rock, he uttered a cry of ogony, but he me to express their sympathy in my east ^4 of section 17, running north 19 then, seizing a favorable opportunity, flash and had disappeared In the scrub felt Sal’s fingers clasp his own, and hour of bereavement! ” arid a fifth rods, west SO rods, south 19 THE FRANKLIN SOAP CO.v pine before tbe astonished Apaches struggled manfully on till, Just at day ­ and a fifth rods, east to beginning. DETROIT, MICH, _ tackled the partners when they were Notice is hereby given that the assess together. came to their senses, aud Packsaddle break, tbe raft grounded on tbe beach Evidently. knew he could make good his escape to “My daughter is in love with an Im­ merit roll No 10 for the above mentioned “Look here, boys,” said he. “a gal Is before the fort. Then Packsaddle improvment has been made by tbe lioard a gal, but I don ’t want to see no dls- Fort Bayard. Parks gave up and fainted dead away. possible young man. and I'm taking her of assessors of the village owle knife. But, as How he got back to tbe Gila he could we are considerln the future of a dear refinement" — Well Established in one of never exactly tell. but. hi wing thrown “Because.” continued Sally, looking the Best County Seat f WEBB & DOAN! Hr relative, and Mr. Porter, being raised off the Indians, he traveled all that straight before ber, “J’tn goln to in the east, Is better suited to a lady of night, reaching the ferry early in the l ow s in Michigan. refinement, my choice falls on Mr. marry you. John —If—If—you will have morning. It was a sorry sight which me." Porter.” greeted him—the dead e.nbers of the Owing to declining years Packsaddle Parks looked upon the Tacksaddle Parks sat bolt upright In STRICTLY FIRST CLASS MARKET. ferry house, the boat cut adrift and his lad. Then he turned to where he rind poor health 1 will sell ground and rubbed his cliln reflective­ stranded upcu the oiud flats of the ly. “I reckon, ” said he, “Sam has the had seen Sam standing. But, Mr. Por­ river, and aot a living soul to auswer ter. being a gentleman of polish and «*r exchange for de-irable Every kind of Fresh and Salt drop on me when It comes to polish his cautious “Hello, there!” and edoocation, and I’ll allow Sal’s a education, had left the room, closing farm or other productive Meats. Service prompt. Prices It did not takl* a second glance to tell the door behind him. powerful edoocated gal. If It had been him the Indians had been there, burned I ropci ty. my Ice and right and satisfaction guaranteed. In any other way, I'd have fought, cer­ ♦Le bouse and killed or carried off Abe A Polat In Phr*iafa«»r. Cold Storage Business, tain; but. bavin agreed to stand by tho end the women, ne reconnoltered for NEXT NATIONAL BANK. arbitration, Sam’ll have first show."' • awhile to make sure the savages were The left side of tbe face is usually wi 11 estabii hed in St. ST. JOHNS. So saying Packsaddle Par’,s took gone, then swam the river and ap­ the liest looking, declares a close ob­ down his rifle, expressing his determi ­ server. Artists always put the best Jo! ns, Michigan, which proached the ruined ferryhouse. touches, finest shading and most del­ nation to put in two days bunting The first thing he saw was Abe’s has a we 1-to-do popula­ somewhere in the mountains. mutilated body lying upon the ground. icate twists on the left side of the r\ On the third day he showed up at A sickening fear seiz'd him—the woni- profile. Actors, actresses and public tion of 3,500. Buildings, the ferry, meeting Sal by accident as t-n hnd been carried off by the Apaches. Ringers and entertainers alwnys make ahe was toting a pall of water. He“fcat down upon the ground, cursing a half turn to tbe right when they Wagons and Equipments “John. ” said she, refusing his prof­ wish to Impress their audiences The THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE the fat? w’hich had taken him and Sum comparatively new. Call fered aid, “Sam Porter says you want Porter from the ferryhouse. theu sud ­ left hand Is more magnetic than the The LEADING NATIONAL REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER, thoroughly up to me to marry him.” » denly started and laid his hand upon right, and the glance of the left eye on or address date, and always a staunch advocate and supporter of Republican principles, will Packsaddle was so overcome by sur­ has a charm which the right lacks. contain the moet reliable news of prise that he only looked at her with­ Notice your friends ’ faces, and you out uttering a word. will see that this Is quite true. There H. A. Sage, “Well, Mr. rarks,” continued she, a are exceptions, of course, but the rule THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN red flush o’erspreadlng her face. “I holds good in 10 cases out of 20. St. Johns, Michigan. including discussions, correspondence and speeches of the ablest political leadenii accept him, but I didn ’t think It of brilliant editorials, reports from all sections of the lsnd showing progress of the you.” Her Pet Killed Her. P. O. BOX J9«. work, etc., etc., and will commend itself to the careful perusal of every thoughtful Tacksaddle “reckoned his pardner A mischievous parrot once caused intelligent voter who has the true interests of his country at heart. the death of a young lady named Miss had been workin the claim pretty Mau / Published Monday, Published on Thors* hard. ” but. being unused to woman ’s Knott. The bird had contracted the ‘Wednesday and Friday, New day, and known for nearly deplorable habit of turning on the gas Vnrk is in reality a fine, fresh, years in every part way, decided the matter was- ended * . __. every -other day Daily, York , e United Statee aa a and the other’s polish and superior edu ­ Jets and reveling In the fumes, which Tri-Weekly Weekly onal Family News­ he seemed to enjoy. His mistress knew thm b«at plow la tantok paper of the highest class cation had won the day. He hung ' msh » Mua 1 for farmers and villagers. around the ferry for a week or two of this curious mania and kept careful Tribune ISGTI. 0L,£3..°"Si Tribune It contains all tbe moet watch, but one day while she was mportent foreign war important general news until one day Porter Suggested that WW and otber cable news whichwbicb appears In______THE of THE DAILY TRI BUNK np to the hoar of they do a little prospecting beyond the asleep the parrot opened all the Jeta DAILY TRIBUNE of him date, also Domestic going to press, has entertaining reading for unhindered. The fumes spread to oth­ and Foreign Correspondence. Short 8toriee, every member of the family, old and yoang. Black range. Elegant Half-tone Illustrations, Humerona Market reports which are accepted aa author­ er parts of the house, and the occu­ items. Industrial Information, Fashion Notes, ity by farmers and country merchants, and is “You see,” said he, “I want to make pants rushed from one room to another Agricultural Matters and Comprehensive and dean, np to date, interesting and instruc ­ a strike, for Sally and I will be married looking for the eacape 6t gas. Finally Reliable Financial and Market reports. tive. soon and our pile is running mighty Dowt Be Duped they entered Mias Knott ’s apartments Regular subscription price, $1.50 per year. Regular subscription price, $1.00 per year. low.” There have been placed upon the market and found the unfortunate girl lying several cheap reprints of an obsolete edition Packsaddle was glad to go; the ferry- dead on her bed. of “ Webster’s Dictionary." They are being We furnish it with THE REPUBLICAN for We furnish It with THE REPUBLICAN tor house had lost much of Its charm for offered under various names at a Ilow price $1.75 per year. $1.25 per year. him, and. In his open heartedness, be Hada’t m Bird ’s Hr*. By Send all orders to THE REPUBLICAN, St. Johns. wanted to help Sam and Sally. On one occasion there was an argu­ dealers, agents, etc.,., and in a few instances The morning following, the two part­ as a premium forsubscrlptkms to papers. ment going on tiefore the United States Announcements of these comparatively ners started wM^ their outfit for the supreme court In Washington, and the Blnqk range country. Despite nu ­ A dozen of the brave* started in pursuit. attorneys were using a map to Illustrate Worthless merous Indian signs no one molested reprints are very misleading. They are ad ­ the haft of bis hunting knife. His the case. One attorney. In the course vertised to be tbe substantial equivalent of them during the two weeks they re­ cars, trained to catch the slightest of his presentation of the case, pointed a higher-priced book, while they are all mained In the hills and It was not until sound, had caught a sob, arising seem­ to the map In question and was pro­ crossing the valley between the Black ingly from the ground at his very feet. Reprint Dictionaries, GOODRICH ceeding to dilate upon the same when phototype copies of a book of over fifty range and the Mogollon mountains, on “Who’s that?” he cried sharply, fac­ Justice Gray asked him what tbe map years ago, which was sold for about 15.00. and the return trip, that they saw anything ing the body of the murdered Abe. whloh was much superior to these Imitations, was. “Why, your honor, it is just a being a work of some merit instead of one of the red men. While driving their "Packsaddle Parks ain ’t no coward. blrdseye view of the land In contro ­ jjNE four pack mules along a little mesa on but Ir- versy, ” auswered the counselor. Long Since Obsolete. the edge of the Black canyon, a band “Is that you, John? ” sobbed a voice. “Well,” said Justice Gray, “I wish The Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary pub­ of Apaches suddenly swarmed out of “We’re here, John, In uncle ’s pota­ you would bring the map a little near ­ lished by our house is the only meritorious STEAMERS the mesquite bushes and surrounded to”— one of that name. It bears our Imprint on er. I haven ’t got a bird ’s eye.” tbe title-page and is protected by copyright them. Then Packsaddle knew It wasn ’t Abe from cheap Imitation. As a dictionary lasts At first the braves made no hostile Bendum ’s ghost come back to the The Clove Tree. a lifetime willit aot be better to purchase tbe demonstration, but offered to help ruined ferryhouse. It was Sal’s voice The clove tree is a beautiful ever ­ LATEST AND BEST, drive the mules with every offer of which had called to him, and she wan green, which grows from 30 to 40 feet Webster’s International Dictionary TO CHICAGO good will and friendship. To Sam Por­ hidden in Abe’s potato cellar, which high and bears crimson flowers In nu ­ of ENGLISH, Biography, Geography, Plctlon, etc. ter this seemed a good sign, but Pack­ was carefully sodded over to keep out merous gronps of terminal cymes. Tbe Size lSxlQixftt inches. FINEST ON THE LAKES. saddle Parks knew the Indians too the frost In winter. flowers are at first pale, then turn This Book is the Best for Everybody. well to be deceived by their apparent The next ’moment he had torn off tbe green and afterward bright red, when STANDARD AUTHORITY of tbe U. S. Supreme State Rooms and Cabins on the Steamships friendliness. And his fears were justi­ covering to find Sally crouching there, they are ready to gather. Aa is well Goon, all the State Supreme Courts, the U. S. “INDIANA” and “IOWA” are large, well fied. Understanding the Apache lan ­ and beside her Mrs. Bendum, hi a Government Printing Office end of uosriy ell tbe known from their appearance In com­ flShoolbooke. WARMLY COMMENDED by ventilated, electric lighted, have running guage. he presently heard the Indiana faint merce, they consist of a long cylin ­ College Presidents, Stste Superintendents of discussing the plan they had adopted, He was down In the hole' In an in­ drical calyx terminating In four-spread: Schools ead many other eminent eedioritlee. water and call bells. Leave St. Johns 3:12 which was to attack the wbltea aa stant, lifted the women out and fol­ Ing seppls and four unopened petals Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, p. m.x via D. G. H. & M. R’y and take one soon as they had driven the males from lowed them. which fbrm a round ball In the center. Recently abridged from the lme»«tliail eod next of these boats at Grand Haven, 9 p. m., ar­ the mesa Into the canyon —And the ttaM j / “You're come to save da. John, ” said It gets Its name, clove, from the to It the beet for the family eod student. to the edge of the latter was scarcely • Rally, simply; then she caught sight Fretacb- word foT naik clon —on account jV>t o Moo r<10nJH lnobea rive at Chicago 6 a. m. mile longer. of Abe's body and fainted away. of its reeemblauce to a nail. Specimen pages tWirr book sent /or the ruMno. atC MERRIAM CO., Springfield,

. d.-iV,; T“ — Hon to Moke Coro ronrs. rond which occurred here last week, legal Put e piut of milk, over the tire and FOR MICHIGAN PEOPLE. and which resulted in the loss of eight when hot add two-third* of a capful of lives, has not yet been cleared away. I'mcIm*l>’ K x a ill i na tl0118 . corn meal. Remove from the fire, add While moving one of the broken 4Mi iso I 8tata Items Which Will Be of General conches the wrecking crew found the I Murdock's the yolks of four eggs, mix thoroughly, foot of a young person. When No. 2 T.acher* ’ Examinations then stir In the well t>eaten whites, fill Interest. reached Howard City the morning of >1 roi.m, beginning third muito pans a Uttle over half full and the wreck the conductor put off two dofaxim. beginning third bake 30 minutes. Principal *v«nU of tho Past Few Day* hoys whom he hud caught stealing a ride. It is feared luat the youngster* . ______twin, beginning Inst Marble and Why HuflVr with ytenrouauae* or Polpita- Whls.lt Hava Occurred la Our rllmlied Into one of the freight cars Thursday of Ban h, tioa of tho Heart? Great Mate. St. Johns seventh grade room, beginning third before the train started again, and Thursday of Joan. Dr. Ituan ’s Nervine and Heart Cure is that the bodies of both of them are ppontMM. Granite Works a perfect remedy for all nervous affec­ yet under the wreckage. day—n. n., Orthogr iphy, Pennmanabl tions and heart troubles. For sale by Detroit,Aug. 24.—The state tax com- ipuy. lienemi nuuaditig. p. m., all druggists. missiou, acting ou a suggestion of Gov­ Serious l arria** Accldaat. logy, U. 8. History, School Law, Theory You will Hud the largest and ernor ringlet*, lius decided to put ex Paw Paw, Mich., Aug. 25.—While yr—a. as.. Arithmetic, omi and tineet assortment of marble To Cure a Gold la oae Day perts at work immediately appraising out riding Thursday eveuing Mr*. , Civil Qovarnmeu . P. m.. Grammar, Tali* Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet*. All Thomas J. Cavanaugh. Miss Julia Har­ .■rt, Botani. Physio (M-cnud Kittde.) aod granite work to select druggists refund the money if it fall* to cure. the property of the steanfefaliroatls of nlDay (for’liiel gni.lt* applicants only) E. W. Or«>ve’» signature I* on each box. 25c. Ylichigau, to as to have a report neady rison. her sister, nnd Mrs. Ella Persh­ Physic* and Geometry. ing, their mother, met with a serious Certificate* of all grade*- will be granted at from. There you will find for the governor to auhmit to the next Give the examinations at 8t. Johns in August and accident, caused by one of the front March, CefTiflaateM °f the t-econd end third everything in that line up- legislature, when it meets next Jan wheels of the eurriage running off. Your gratii s will he grained at all oifiei examina ­ uary. Professor Mortimer E. Cooley, Mrs. Cavanaugh was driving. She es­ tions. to-date and in st)lf. The Horse a All examination* will barin n , 8 Voe'- n. m. of the Uuiveraity of Michigan, has caped with a sprained ankle and se­ B. M. WINSTON. prices are always right. If The Cure dial Cures been engaged to take charge of the vere bruises. Mrs. Pershing’s right Commiaaioner ol Ocliools. work under the direction of the tax arm was broken in two places. Miss Chance! you are tbiojting of pur­ TJBOBATIS \UT1 E- 1‘iobttie > otn . > iinton Coughs, commissioner. Harrison struck on her head and wua .1 t oontt. — *»> N it**- i► In r< b> given that chasing anything in the Professor Henry C. Adams, of the unconscious for twenty-fonr hours. It Hard To HU Nothing. all claim* and demand* Hgitin*t tlie n*tHte of Colds, chair of political economy in the State is thought she will recover. WILLIAM GLADDEN. ecetnutd. wdi be • marble and granite line just University, aud who is secretary of the The Rev. Sam JoDes is not afraid to In-ard bj tlie Jnd«rr • >1 I’robato ad *at"1 t minty, Grippe, Indspxnitsnt Propls’s l’arty of Michigan. discuss the silver question. In s recent «t the Pro-.nte tdiice in the Villtuti h (M <>lt is, call and look over the tine interstate commerce commission, will on the 13-1 h DAY OFFKPKl’AffY X D IM01, s Whooping Cough, Asthma, Saginaw, Mich., Aug. 24.—The Inde ­ hi probably be engaged also. The value address he said: "The biggest fool iD the and tliHt the ciedttor- «d -eid dec * al­ assortment and get prices Bronchitis and Inolplwnt of the railroad franchises will be taken pendent People’s party of Michigan lowed *ix mouth- from the duo. .it it.i* notice Consumption, la held its state convention here with a world is the one who stands up and ar­ iu which to prt-M-tu iltett cImiiii- fo. ttdiu>-tii>ent. Opposite the poet office. into consideration by the appraisers, gues against facts. I was talking with Dated A ukiimi tilth. A. D , PLO who will first examine the property of majority of the congressional districts CHARLES M MERRILL. •j in the state represented. The ticket 1A 4 Judge tif Probate. the Michigan Central. one of those old free silver loons a few Where the Authority 1* Found. is headed by Daniel Thompson, of days ago and called his attention to the TDROBATEOBDER.—8TATEOF MICHIGAN. Saginaw county, for governor. This I County of Clinton, —«a. At a session of Governor Piugree and the board of nomination, it is reported, was offered great prosperity which come upon our the Probate Court tor the C unty of Clinton, state auditors hud their authority for country, mills and shops aqd mine*, run ­ holdeu at the Probate Office, in the Village of the proceedings iu the law creating the to Governor Piugree, but he declined St. John*, on Friday, the 11th day of August, olios tax commission, which requires the it. The feature of the platform Is ning on full time, and I said truly pros­ in the year one thon*xnd nine hundred, o DENTISTRY. condemnation of "the political policy perity has come to our land again. Be Prottent. Charles M. Merrill, Judge of Probate. commission to investigate aud report of offering aid or encouragement to In the matter of the estate of MARY THOMAS S. MANN. D. O. S. to the governor on the value of the said: ‘it ain ’t struck me yet ’ I said: ‘It’s BINGHAM, deceaned. steam railroad properties of the state. open enemies of the United States.” On reading and filing the petition, duly veri ­ \ | Middle of block w> at side, same The G erman remedy " mighty hard to bit nothing. ’ ” fied. of Lilly Beebe, praying that Charles Mlt- floor as Perrins A Baldwin. The governor says that the Michigan Hoosevelt ’a Two Day* In Michigan. ner or some other suitable person may be ap­ Cumthroik Wmx &««*«««. eCntrul railroad, upon solicitation by Detroit, Aug. 28. —Secretary Dennis Why Suffer With Pain In tha Bnclt nnd pointed admini-trator of said estate. At Fowler every Friday. ^ &nu^\s\v 25^50^tt> the commission appointed by the last Alward. of the Republican state cen ­ Thereupon it is ordered that THURSDAY, ▼▼▼▼AAAAAAAAWwwwwww%▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ Urlnnry Troubles? THE 13th DAY OF SEPTEMBER. A. D., 1900, at legislature, bus informed the state tral committee, has been notified one o’clock in the afternoon, be asaigped for that the value of its special charter, or Dr. ImaD’s Kidney Cure is a specific the hearing of said petition, at the Probate by the national Republican committee fur all kidney diseasee. Thousands owe the element of damages that should La that the demand for Governor Roose­ Office in the village of SL Johns. paid it iu case its special charter is re­ their lives to ita wonderful heating power. And it is further ordered, that notice be given Consultation and Examination Free and Strictly Confidential. velt is so urgent he will he able to For sale by all druggists. to the persons interested in said estate, of the pealed by the state, is the sum of $5, give Michigan only two-meetings. The time and place of said hearing, by causing a 000,000. copy of this order to be published in The plans for the Detroit meeting on Sept. Edgar Fawcett on Chinn. Clinton Republican , a newspaper printed The universal sentiment that prevails 6, and the Grand Rapids one ou Sept. Kindoms aud Empires, for uncounted years, and circulating in the said County of Clinton, among the people in favor of the repeal 7, will not be altered. The Saginaw The flame of slaughterous enmity have lit. for three successive weeks previous to said day of hearing. of the special charters, in business and mee ting date will he scratched. And saturated (ah, the pity of it!) laboring circles, among capitalists and 19-3 CHARLES M. MERRILL, DRS. OTTMAN & BLANKNER, farmers alike, and the fact that the KIllail by a ftO-Tou Msngls. Earth's meek soil with torrential blood and (A True Copy.) Judge of Probate. De’rolt, Aug. 28. —While lowering a tears. platforms of both great political par­ Yet long ere now', through storm of sn: rls and T3ROBATE ORDER-STATE OF MICHIGAN. ties coitain planks providing for such 50-tou mangle yesterday from the first I County of Clinton —as. At a session of repeals, makes certain that in any floor to the basement of the Norris tears. the Probate Court for the County of Clinton Th* Sp^c!^5s^i Collar and Cuff company's plant on Through clash of prides, through bate with holden at the Probate Office, in-the Village of event, no matter which political party vengence knit, St. Johns, on Saturday, the 25th day of August comes into power, the next legislature Jefferson avenue, the beam which was in the year one thousand nine hundred. supporting the machine gave way and A shadow, a dream, a phantom exquisite. Present, Charles M. Merrill. Judgeof Probate. Formerly of New York, now of Grand Rapids, will repeal the special steam railroad The Ideal of Peace, hath urged angelic cheers. In the matter of the estate of WILLIAM charters. Such a repeal involves the It tell to the basement, instantly kill­ HAUK. deceased. pursuance of one or two courses on the ing Donald II. Duncan, who was su­ But YOU, dull swine of nations, h ive lolled on On reading and filing the petition duly veri ­ part of the state, either a compromise perintending the hoisting, and fatally Turning from progress with contemptuous grin, fied, of Eliza M. Hauk, praying that she or WiM beat the Steel Hotel, St. Johns, Mich., some other suitable person may be appointed between the state and the railroads as injuring K. L. MeMicklng, manager for Wallower in bigotry’s worst mire and reek. administratrix of said estate. to tlie amount of damage* to be paid the company. Till clear at last, for myrld eyes to scan, Thereupon it is ordered, that THURSDAY, the railroads, or else the passage of a THE 20th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D., 1900, Counterfeiter Pushing Hla Colo. Blistering the vast Wall round your vile Pekin, at one o’clock in the afternoon, be assigned for Friday, AugviS't'31st. law allowing the railroads a day in Flat Rock, Mich., Aug. 25.—A fellow Fate burns the words that blaucked Bel- the hearing of said petitidn, at. the Probate court against the state. shazsar’s cheek ! Office iu the village of St. Johns. about 25 years old, dressed In a brown And it is further ordered, that notice be given HOW THE STATE IS POLICED. coat and vest and light-colored trous­ to the persons interested in said estate, or the ers. straw hat and blue golf stockings, Buchanan , Mich , May 22. time and |>lace of said hearing, by causing a No moner required of responsible parties to commence treatment. Commissioner Cox Given Another Hatch of Is working the towns in this section Geoessee Pure Food Co., LeRoy, N. Y.: copy of this order to be published in the Clin ­ lnte-estlng 1'IK<>rrs. Gentlemen: —My mamma has been a ton Rbpublican , a newspaper printed and vC'ltli counterfeit money. His plan is to circulating in said Connty of Clinton, for three Lansing. Mich., Aug. 24. — Labor enter a store or daloon, call for some­ great coffee drinker and has found it successive weeks previous to said day of hear- Office Hours from 9 a. m,to7 p. m. One day only of each month. Commissioner Cox has issued statis­ very injurious. Having used several thing and pay for it with a spurious packages of your GRAIN-O. the drink “fi 3 CHARLES M. MERRILL, tics dealing with the police of cities 50-cent piece or $1. His latest field (A True Copy.) Judge of Probate. and villages. There are 78 chartered was Newport. that takes the place of coffee, she feels cities in the state. 54 employing a city it very much belter for herself and for marshal and 24 a chief of police. The Boy Forges His Father’s Name. us children to drink She has given up salaries paid these officers is $308.90 Homer, Mich., Aug. 27. —Charles coffee drinking entirely. We use a on an average. Fifty-six cities hav* Brewer, a farmer’s l»oy living rionr package every week. I am ten years old. Where to Locate? regulart men on the police force num here, is in Jail on the charge of ob­ Youre respectfully, WHY, IN THE TERRITORY berlng 8SW. the average outside of De taining goods under false pretenses. It 2 Fannie Williams TRAVERSED BY THE trolt, where there are 513 men, being is charged that lie forged his father's seven to Bach city. The average daily name t^an order on Andrews, Wells & Clubbing Llat, wages paid are $2.08. Seventy-four Co., grocers, and attempted to pass Republican and Michigan Farmer------$1.50 Louisville and orders on other business firms here. Republican and New York Tribune ------1.25 cities have .deputy sheriffs actively Republican and Detroit Semi-weekly serving as guardians of the peace and Died of His '.Vounds. Journal ______— I-* 72 cities have the protection of 102 Escnnabn. Mich., Aug. 25.—William Republican and Chicago Inter Ocean ------1.35 constables. Sixty cities employ 180 Republican aud Thrice-a-week New York Miville Cook, a young man who was crushed World ______110 nigh twitch men. Only 12 cities have while trying to board a moving ore police matrons. train at Felch Junction, died at the —THE— Out of the 305 villages In the state, Delta connty hospital Thursday night. Republican and <£« 205 have a village marshal. In fifty The home of the deceased was at Great Central Southern Trunk Line. three cities the marshal receives no Aberdeen. S. D. Detroit Journal.. I • v/ V/ —IN— salary and subsists entirely on fees. Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, The average salary paid village mar Two Men Fatally Hurt. shnls Is $148 beside* fees. Only 65 vil ­ Saginaw, Mich., Aug. 27. —By an ex­ Mississippi, Florida, lages have i>olice officers beside the plosion of dynamite Saturday night -----WHERE— marshal, hut 233 villages have deputy at the mine of the Northern Coal and j; Hamilton Farmers, Fruit Growers, sheriffs who help maintain order and Transportation company in James Stock Raisers. Manufacturers, work for fees. Nearly all the villages township, several miles southwest of ii The Photographer, over o Investors, Speculators, have constables, 440 of this class of the city, Bert and James Hock were \! Ward & Holtons ’ Grocery and Money Lenders fatally injured. < * will find the greatest chances in the United officials being constantly in service. Slates to make “big money ” by reason of tha HEI.D II Kit LIFE VERY CHEAPLY. Killed by a Circular Saw. abundance and cheapness of. Ford River, Mich., Aug. 27. —Frank i: Makes Land aod Farms, Destroyed It Because She Had a Quarrel Verner, a Swede laborer, aged 27, was \ l the Best Photographs to Timber and Stone, with Her Lover. instantly killed in a shingle mill here. Iron ana Coal, Adrian, Mich., Aug. 28.— Lillian He slipped and was drawn on a saw, ) I be had and they are Labor—Everything! Woodford, a young lady stenographer his body being terribly mangled before Free sites, financial assistance, and freedom a-t was rescued. from taxation for the manufacturer. in Ayers ’ law office, rode to Tecumseh i: Fine Land and farms at $1.00 per acre and up­ on her wheel, reaching the Lilly hqpse Reunion of Soldiers and Sailors. || Give Him a Trial. wards, and 500,000 acres in West Florida that can be taken gratis under the U. S. Homestead at 0 p. in. She said she was tired and Itluicn, Mich., Aug. 25.—Elaborate laws. after securing a room left word to h preparations are being made for the Stock raising In the Gulf ooaat District will called for the 8:40 p. m. train for coming reunion of the Northeastern I- Photographs. <• make enormous profits. Adrian. When the clerk went to the Soldiers ’ and Sailors’ association to he Half fare excursions the first and third room to call her he got no response. held at this place Sept. 11 to 14 in ­ Tuesdays of each month. Let as know what you want, and we will let He tried the door and found it un ­ clusive. you where and how to get it—but don ’t delay, locked. He struck a light and was hor as the country Is filling up rapidlv. HE CURES AFTER OTHERS FAIL. rifled to see the girl’s body hanging Michigan Minutin'. Printed matter, maps and all Informatfoa rhe Most Successful and Scientific Treatment of All Diseases and Weak­ Grnnmer. —This village has an ar­ free. Address, from the window curtain pole. tesian well, A storm can be foretold nesses of Mankind Possible to Obtain. She had made a rope from bed R. J. WEMYS8, sheets. She was dead when found. by watching Its flow of water hours be­ Cincinnati General Immigration and Industri&CAgent, The moat widely and favfrably known Specialist In the United State*. Hla Iona exper She left a note asking that her body fore it makes its appearance. Louisville, Ky. ,nce. remarkable skill and universal success in the largest hospitals In the world enable Ludlngton. —The Epworth League Hmto treat all CHHON 1U, NERVOUS, 8K1N and BLOOD Diseases upon the latest Mie, be sent to D. F. Woodford, of this assembly is now an assured success. iflo principles, and entitles him to the hill conrtdence of the afflicted everywhere. city. Misi Woodford was engaged to 09 An attu t U has no superior in diagnosing and treating diseases and tl< a young man who lives In this city. There are now nearly sixty cottages on ...... UK* U1 1 iu A ll formltlea. Medical and Hnrgleal Diseases. Acute and Chron the ground. A Catarrh, Diseases of the Eye, Kar, Nose, Throat and Lungs, Dyspepsia, Bright’s DUea If is thought they quarreled and th* Diabetes, Kidney, Liver, Bladder, Cbronle Female and Hexnal Diseases speedily cured i girl was ueepondent. No other cause Landing. —The state troops who at­ •reatment that has never failed In thousands of canes that had been pronounced beyo Is known for her act. She was 19 tended the Island Lake encampment nope. Many people meet death every year who might have been restored to perfect ben will receive their pay next week from 8 nad they placed their cases in the bands of experts. years old and quite pretty. the military authorities. IMPORTANT TO IADXBS.—DR. OTTMAN, after yearsfff experience, ha* discover, FROZEN TO DEATH IN DOG DATE Menominee. —The K frby-Ca rpen ter Ry- the greatest care known for all diseases peculiar to the sex. Female diseases positively cur company will operate sawiqJUs In this AND STEAMSHIP LINES. by the sew remedy, OLIVB BLOSSOM. The core is effected by home treatment. Entire Butcher at Detroit Burned Under His Own harmlessis and easily applied. Consultation Free and Strictly Confidential. city only one more year. DIRECT LINE'.VIA FOB DR. OTTMAN operates successfully and DEAFNB88. I care 90 per ceat. of a Ice aud Killed. Riverdale. —Clark Evans, a promi­ painlessly for squint eyea, pterygium, iridec ­ cases. Many Detroit, Aug. 27. —Joseph Kronke, a DETROIT, Northern & all Southern Points tomy, turning in or out of eye lasbes or lids, DISCHARGING EARS cured iu ever. nent farmer living one mile west of closure of tear duct and all other eye opera­ butcher in the Polish district known this village, was caught under a gran­ TOLEDO, Toledo, and Pojnts East tions. ^‘catarrh OF THE NOSR, bronchltl as “King of the Poles,” a power in lo­ ary which collapsed, and was almost CHRONIC SORB BTB8 and granu­ and lung troubles, caused from catarrh, poti and DAYTON, lated lids quickly cured. lively cured. cal politics, was accidentally killed instantly killed. and South and for A CBRTAIN AND POSITIVE CURB Friday in his ice-house at the rear of Franklin. —Thomas Cook, of South- Direct Connections at Owosso Junction and for the awful effect* of early vice and the TO YOUNQ AND MIDDLE- field. had his pocket picked of $70 at numerous evils that follow iu Its train. his store. Accompanied by an employe, (he Oakland county supervisors ’ pic­ Durand with D. A M. R’y Trains. MUTATE BLOOD AND SKIN AGED MEN. Frank Haas, Kronke went into the lce- CINCINNATI, POPULAR ROUTE TO DI8BASB3 speedily, completely and per­ nic at Orchard Lake. manently cured. f CIIDC PllDC The awful effectsof early Hbuse earlyFriday morning. They had Entrican. —Harry Hopkins, son of FOR Howell, Ann Arbor, Cadillac, NERVOUS DBBILITY AND SEX­ A OUnC uUnLi vice, which brings or. barely begun to chop when chunks of a farmer living three miles north of UAL DISOBDBRS yield rapidly to Lis eanlc weakness, destroying both mbsd and Clare, Manistee, Traverse City Skillful treatment. body, with all iu dreadful ills, permanently ice came tumbling down upon them. this village was kicked in the face by FILB8, FISTULA AND RECTAL cured. The floor gave way and the two a borae he was leading and seriously Southern Winter Resorts. and Points North. ULCBRS guaranteed cared without pam or were thrown Into the space below. injered. detention front buniness. DR. OTTMAN 1IfSK.T Haas, who is slim, managed to squeeze We operate our own line of steamers from SYPHILIS, GONORRHEA, OLBBT, paired themselves by improper Indulgent Saginaw.—The body of E. Schulte, FLORIDA, Frankfort, Michigan, to Manitowoc and Spermatorrhea, Seminal Weakness, Lost and solitary habits, whicn ruin both mini out between tho Ice blocks after an a shoemaker, was found In the river; Kewaunee, W’iseonain, and Menominee and Manhood, Night Emissions. Decayed Facul­ and body, unfitting them fof business, study, hour’s exertion, but he was chilled and accident. NEWoORLEANS, Gladstone, Michigan, and can! save you ties, Female Weakness and all delicate dis ­ society or marriage. numbed with the cold. Rescuers Bancroft —Mr. and Mrs. H. W. money on ticket* to the West and North- orders peculiar to either saa, positively cured, MARRIED MEN, or those entering on CALIFORNIA. ^ W*W. H. BENNETT G. P. A„ Toledo. Ohio. as well as functional disorders that result that happy life, aware of physical debility, ■worked for two hours before Kronke ’s Parker were more or lees seriously In ­ from youthful follies or the excess of mature quickly assisted. body was taken out. There were no jured In a runaway accident and Intermediate points. years. WE GUARANTEE TO CURB Nervous external marks of injury, and it is be­ Marine City.—Zimmerman Broe.’ SPECIALTIES: Catarrh, Skin Diseases, Debility, Falling Manhood, Syphilis, Varico­ Grand Trunk Railway System. Sores, Pimples, Scrofula, Blood Taints, cele, Stricture, Gleet, Unnatural Discharge* lieved he froze to death. hardware store wa» entered by burg­ Eczema, Cancer, Piles and Diseases of Women Weak ParU and all Kidney and Bladder Wsa News to Gov, Plngns, lars and robbed of $500 worth of WEST BOUND. Quickly and Permanently Cured by the latest Diseases. Finest Modern Service. approved treatment as pursued by leading AP’Caeee and correspondence confidential, Detroit, Aug. 27. —Governor Pingree goods. No. 11, Western Express to Grand specialists of America and Europe. Lake Odessa. —Burglars broke into Oafe Cars, Parlor Oars, Compart­ Haven ______1:55 a. m but personal consultation preferred. met with a dispatch to the effect that No.lP,Morning Express to Gd.Haven, 10:51.*. m FREE BXAMINATION OF THB URINB.—Each person applying for medical treat­ n rumor was current at Democratic the poatofflee, blew open the safe and ment and Standard Pullman No. 1$, Mail and Chicago Express to MSffifl ment should send or bring from 2 to 4 ounces of urine (that passed first In the morning pre­ national headquarters in Chicago that escaped with a small amount of booty. Gd.__ Haven. Haven ______1:1$ p.». ferred). which will receive a carefal chemical and microscopical examination, and if requested Saginaw.—James Hock and Bert Sleepers. No. 17, Grand Rapids ~K.»pre*« 1:59 p.m. .'written analysis will be given. Persons ruined in health by unlearned pretenders, who he would support Willlars J. Bryan. No*. 19 and IS, daily except Suaday. keep trifling with them month after month, gi ring poisonous and in jurieus compounds, should William* were seriously injured by a No*. 11 and 11, daily. tiJ apply Immediately. Delays are dangerous. “If* the first I heard of it,” said the premature blast in the Jamestown WnMnPRFIII PIIRF? Partactad in old cases which have been neglect-d or uaskillfuUs governor. "That’4 a nice queatlon to Solid Vestibuled Trains. IEAST BOUND. TTUnUCnrUL bunco treated. Noetperiments or failures. Parties treated by mat ask, ain ’t it? The paper* must be coal mine. Not 12, Detroit E press...... 8:28 a. m. or express, but where qpsslble, personal ecu ultation is preferred. Curable rases rua ran teed. bard np for something to ridicule Mackinac Island. —The captain of Any Agent of the O. H. & D. will No. 20, Mail to I etroit------11:46 a. m. ■RCuses and correspondence confident ’ it. Treatment sent C. O. D. to any part of UTS the excursion steamer Lorain L. cap­ be pleased to furnish Infor ­ No. 1$, Evening Express to Detroit List of |:» questions fra*. Address, with posture, Ting’ on to publish such fool rub- tured a deer off Bols Blanc Island. and east Ii22 p. m. bl*h. ” mation. Mo.■ffiEaaU i to Durand Adrian. —The local M. E. church will am„nd e*»»------9:17 p. m. Human Foot In tho Dobrls. ask for the return of Rev. C. L. Ad ­ D. G. EDWARDS, Poaaangar Traffic Nos. IS a'.dffi, dally except DRS. OTTMAN & BLANKNER, Noe. IS and 14 daily, Privet* Bsi Pierson, Mich., Aug. 24.—The wreck ams. who has already served four Manager, Cincinnati, Ohio. H. BURKE, or Pfirtar Wa."SS3“*2SS: Porter Block, Qrand Rapids, filch. on the Grand Rapid* and Indiana r*l> years. Agt, St. Johns. MAPLE RAPIDS. FOWLfcft. EUREKA- UNION HOME- Mrs. Sleight Is visiting in St John*. G. Feldpauath spent Sunday in Ionia. Omar Botsford spent Monday in Ionia. 8. McMaster is fishing on Georgian S- M. Boyle wae in Detroit last week Mrs Joseph Geller returned from De­ Bell Garrett, of Price, vieited O. L. Bay this week. Miss Minnie Bell is visiting in Grand troit Sunday. Bristol and wife last week. Earnest Lance returned from Mancel- Alec McNeil sold bis black work horse Rapids. Dr. E. Hart and sister, Pearl, visited this week to parties iu St. Johns. J E Hewitt sod wife spent Sunday ooa last week. friends in Ashley on Sunday last. at Cry stal. H. 8utton made a business trip to St. Lucius -Morton spent last Saturday Johns Saturday. Mrs. Netta Bristol, who was quite sick in Ashley with bis frieud Free Ferguson. Mrs Kata Walters is visiting her last week la some better st this writing. parents in Ovid. Mrs Etta McPherson visittd friends L Hunt aud wife, of St. Louis, visited The tent masting that was being held Mrs. Leddick, of Fowler, is calling on at Muir Tuesday. at S McMaster’s and Wm. Steven ’s last Delicious friends here. Mrs. E. J. Leddick is spending a few near the county line church dosed Sun ­ week. Jey Herper_ is visiting bis daughter. days in Maple Rapids. day evening. Mise Emma V^altroue, of Grand Misses Mary and Alice Beebe spent Several from this place attended the .Rapids, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Carrie Mrs Jay WebiWebster. Barrett, for a few days. Mrs. Halos will spend a few weeks Sunday in Grand Rapids. W C T U rally held at Duplain last Fri­ visiting in Duplain. v Frank Gruler made a busineee trip to day. A good time ie reported. Mre. Nancy Raymond and children, of Grand Rapids Wednesday. * Mrs. T. M. Huddle and Mm. L. 8t. Johns, visited her parents, T. L. Mias Castor, of Elsie, visited Mr. Newman and wife, last Sunday. Duncan last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heller t pent Sun­ Jefferys attended the U. B. quarterly day with friends in St. Johns. meeting at Oak Grove Saturday aod Harry Weidman, of Medina, Ohio, has Mrs. Wm. Welles, of Muskegon, is Sunday. been tbs guest of his cousins, Glen and Hot visiting friends hers. Dr. McPherson and daughter Edwin were in St. Johns Wednesday. Quarterly meeting services will be held R. B. Weidman, the past week. Martin Allen and wife are spending at the U. B. church Saturday and Sun A number of the ><»nng people were the week in Detroit. Miss Lucy Wood is entertaining her day, September 1 and 2. Presiding invited to spend last Friday evening at County Clerk Smith was in town on cousin, Miss Fae Reed, of Lansing, this Elder, R. d. Turner, is expected to *be the home of William Weidman. business Monday. week. present Mrs. Frank Ward, of St. Johns, spent Misses Clara and Emma Harvey re­ James Butler visited relatives in Tuesday with her sister, Mrs. B. E. The many friends of Watt L. Clise turned home last week from Big Rapids, Port Huron last week King. wae somewhat surprised to hear of his where they hsve been attending school. Mise Nellie Van8ickle, of Carson, is recent marriage to Miss Eddy, of Riley. Wm. Weidman, who was seriously Biscuit Oral Hildreth and wife, of Riley, were Mr. Clise was principal of our school visiting Mrs B. C. Case. hurt tws weeks ago by being thrown the guests of Charles Dane aud family last year and waa found to be a very Arthur Brown returned from Bay Sunday. from bis wagon backwards, is able to are made with Royal Baking View Monday evening. industrious and upright young man. ride out again. Master Harold Bullard, of Linden, is Here are congratulations. Henry McKiostry, of Eureka, was in spending the week with W. H. Sage and Pary Shroyer and wifeJntend going to Powder, and are the most appe­ town on business Tuesday. California soon to remain a year. He family. sold bis farm to Mr. aod Mrs. Hunt, of Miss Emma Daniels went to Saginaw Mrs. Threeea Kasper and children MERLEBEACH St. Louis. tizing, healthful and nutritious Monday to visit her sister. were guests of Jacob Martin and family, Miss Duncan is here assisting her Sunday. The frequent rains prevent farmers D. S- Morrison lost a valuable cow last nephew in the bakery business. week from over eating. Mr. Hendrick ­ of foods. Mrs. Wm. Case and daughter, Lilia, from securing their bean crops. son had one sick from the same cause, Mrs First is very sick at the home of are spending a few weeks with friends A. A. Weber left the Beach Monday w hich recovered Hot biscuit made with im­ her daughter, Mrs. Martha Reed. in Gratiot. morning for his hbme at Jackson. Miss Mira Sperry, of Detroit, is visit ­ Mrs. Geo. Baldwin and children and Frank Baumgardner and Irvin Forbes pure and adulterated baking ing Mrs. Scott Redfern this week. H. Lee and wife visited friends in Ola, 6peot two days of last week at Crystal. VICTOR. Mise Lulu Chileon returned Friday Sunday. Wm. Reed and daughter, of Kaosae, from an extended visit in the north. Mrs. Alice Black spent a few days of Miss Anna Ketchum, of 8t. Johns, is a truest powder are neither appetizing arrived at E. Forbes’ today for a stay of of Leora chapiu. Mrs. James Youdan enjoyed a visit last week with Mrs. Levi Shafiey, of indefinite length. Miss Nellie Arksey, of Olivet, visited Marcia from her granddaughter, Mary .Youdan, Westphalia. The Baptist Sunday school teachers Beckwith last week, and a little party was nor wholesome. lavt week. Miseea Ida Gross and Mary Fandel, of and scholars held their picnic here last given iu her honor Wednesday evening. Barstou Moee returned Friday from Ionia, are spending the week with M. Wednesday. A U»ge number came iD A cousin and brother of Seymour Vorbeea, Gross and family. Gay ’s tally ho, the remainder driving in from Oakland county, is visiting him. It all depends upon the bak­ Muskegon, where he has been visiting Mrs. Stevens, of Alba, is with her sister, Mrs. his father. Mrs James Beeby and Mrs. William smaller .on vey ancon. Wm Woodhams. Mise Celia Ingraham, who has been Beeby are spending a few weeks with Messrs. Ripley and Weber and the E. Ptist and Mrs. Qibbard were called last ing powder. week to Bold ing to attend the funeral of a visiting Mrs. Wm. Haine, has returned friends in Canada. Mieses Mnilfn and Raymer were enter ­ sister, Mrs. Pierce. , to her home. Mrs. Martha Shultz, of Pewamo, vas tained in company w ith others at the Tuesday, August 28, at the home of Mrs. M. H. Take every care to have Severe storms the past week have the guest of Fred Myers and wife the S’eel for dinner Saturday by Dr. Dunn, Greene in Victor, tweuty-ftve guests assembled latter part of the week. and by Miss Grace Steel Jor supper at in a family reunion. btrven sons and one prostrated a large amount of corn in the same place, completing the daughter with their respective families were your biscuit made with Royal this locality Master James Whittaker visited bis resent. Those who aie not in Victor were: grand-mother, Mrs. LaPoint, of Shep- pleasures of the day by bemg pleasantly 6ev. C. W. Green, of Bobbins, Tennessee; Mies Ivah Hubbell went to Detroit entertained by Miss Thuiza Judd in the Elton and Roy Greene, < f O wohmo ; A. E. Greene, Monday to purchase a fall stock of ardsville, a few days lost week. of Attn Arbor ineuicai department; and then baking powder, if you would evening at her home. Mr. and Mis. Knnest «ud Mr. Wilkins, of Oiivs, millinery goods. T. J. Wade aud w ife, of Ionia, vere »he aunt and uncle. Alte' dinner was an exciting Fred Travis and family, of St. Johns, guests Mrs. Wade ’s parent*. Mr. aud game of base balj iu winch the ladies partici­ Mrs. F. Myers, 8a ’u-day and Sunday OEWIT1 pated after which timing pictures, eating avoid indigestion. visited their parents, Isaac Hewitt and melons, etc., occupied tile time. After >-UDper wife, last Sunday. Mt-Bers C. J. V\ eitze), Almoit Buck, Quarterly conference to-day. was a program ol recital ions, toasts, songs, The MisseB Eloiae Wheat, Pauline Jobu Meonil) and Albert Fink tk in Mre. Buell is entertaining Miss Wilson. instrumental solo anti then rtories were told ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM ST., NEW YORK. Chick and Margurite Travis visited the excursion to Grand Kapuie, Sunday. until a late hour. "Blest be the tie that binds." friends here last week. Miss Melissa Baxter entertained Miss School opens Monday , September 10th The people from here who have spent Bl tnebe Tinkham et.ri Mies Chapman, Flora Vail ie home for a week's visit PRICE. the summer at their cottages at Crystal of Grand Ledge. .Saiuiday aod -Sunday. from Joliet, III. are expected home this week. / How many failed to witness the beau­ Grace Lattimer ride* a new wheel*. Miss Edith Ironmonger, of Detroit, and tiful bow Saturday morning? Mrs. E. Lattimer L> visiting iu Detroit. News from Clinton County. The engineer and some of the officials Miss Paulina Hauck. of Pewamo, were Mrs. Dr. Fowler visited at Elmer Miller's of the Lansing, St. Johns and St. Louis •be guests of L*vim» Feldpauach Tues^ Mamie Linn, of Lansing, visited Stella over Sunday. Railroad drove over the line Sunday ,ay. Sbme a few days last week Mrs. Sherman Smith will entertain the L. A. L>f sing -Lew Ctxjse will tioish his Jacob D-twyler, of Bath, wa9 the S., of Price, Wednesday . September .">th, in the The Republican. -tors in the Lansing high school this About tift.v peoplp front Maple Rapid* VIrs J. F. McPherson returned to h-r afteruooD. year and vicinity attended the services at th< home in Detroit after a tan weeks’ visit guest of hie cousin, James E. Hyler, The Mistic Grange, of Price, will hold an ice Greenbush church Sunday. Bishop with her parents, Mr and Mrs L. W. Sunday. cream social at Mephen Dubois’s V\ edne.-aiay ^Thursday, August 30, 1900. Dr Way ai d wife are making prepar- Nicde, of Detroit, delivered a tine ad dxld win The death of John Stanchell is re­ evening, September 5th. .tiKn.it i • go iu California for the winter | Joe Eddington is home from Lansing where to rry what, a change of climate will do dress. Mrs. Minnie Burdick and daughter, ported this morning; do arrangements he has been since eaily iu the spring. He is fcLSIE. J E. Jones aDd wife, Mrs. Ellen Ful­ Maude, and Miss Flossie Peet, of Maple made as yet. somewhat impioved have the sympathy CARD OF THANKS. guestsof D E Karcher aod family over fbg her sister, Mrs. A Currier. southern California. He exptets to join of their Maple Rapids friends. Sunday.” —Lyons Herald. Words seem inadequate to express our tbaoka * Ernest Snelling spent Sunday at the tb** Archer brothers, who have been The Epworth League aod Ladies Aid to the friends aud neighbors, to all. for the Every kind of oook aod job printing “Wheat is not a failure, at least there for some time. Altogether there effort* made to save our little one also for the home of George Clark in Owoeso. society of the Methodist church gave at Thk Republican office. Satisfaction Arthur Rowley tbioks his was not as it will be quite a colony of Elsieites in that a tea aud ice cream social on Ibfe lawn sympathy shown u*. the beautiful emblems of turned out 34 bushels to the acre.— Margaret Lawson, of Ithaca, was the far awa\ state. parity, "nowern", tboswei t music. God bie»-» you at Elder Luther’s last Wednesday even­ all. MB- WM. and IDA FEGUJCB. guaranteed. tf. Maple Rapids Dispatch. guest of Myrtle Hurd last week. ing. The Greenbush band furnished Ernest Knight, Edna Hills and Elmer WASHINGTON. good music It was a success socially Smith have returned from Ypsilanti. and financially. Mrs. N. Chapman, of Grand Bapids, Miss Emma Mathews is still gainiop. called at the home of L. A. Chase Mon ­ The tabernacle meetings closed last P ow’i This day last. Sunday night. We offer One Huodred Dollars Reward : 'Remember that E. I. HULL T. D. Altenberg, of Ithaca, is spend Jennie Devries visited friends about for any case of Catarrh that cannot be ing a short time at the home'of O. L here last week. cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Altenberg. F J. Cheney A Co., Props., T dedo.O | carries the largest stock of D. S. Morrison had a cow die last We, the undersigned, have known F Mrs. M. S. Doyle is spending a few week from eating corn. Cheoey for the last 15 years, and believe day? with her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Dennis, Mary Youdao visited her grandmother him perfectly honorable in all business of Port HuroD. in Maple Rapids last week. transactions, and financially able to H. S. Guilford and wife from Central Goldie O’Neal returned to her home carry out aoy obligation made by their FURNITURE California are visitine at the home of in 8t. Johns Monday firm Dr E. V. Chase. Geo. Grubauth and wife, of FultoD, West & Truax , W’holeaale Druggists, in the county, and is always pleased to show goods. Why P W. Getchell and wife, of New Haven, v s) ed relatives here last Sunday. Toledo, O. visited the latter part of the week at the Waldinq , K innan A Marvin , Wholesale not discard that old piece of furniture and add some new to home of F. L. Pay ne. Mrs. Kinney and children, of Ionia, are visiting at John Pickett’s Druggists, Toledo, O. Rollo Oberlic, of Ovid, has been spend ­ Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally brighten up your home? ing a few days at the borne of his brother, Mrs. Youdan and daughter, Mrs. acting directly upon the blood and Prail, visited relatives near Ithaca last mucous surfaces of the system. Price Frank Oberlin, of this village. week. Miss Nora Chase leaves Elsie Monday 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. nezt for Ithaca, New York, « here she Frank Anderson and wife, of Essex, Testimonials free. E. L HULL, intends taking lessons in the Ithaca visited her parents, Samuel West aod Hall’s Family Pills are the beet. conservatory of music * ite, last Sunday. FUNERAL DIRECTOR. George 8tevens and family have re- M. Setterington and family, O. LaClear turi ed to their home after spending a Anna |House, Mrs. Nellie Smith and *e< k with their sisters, of Shepard. SWA All calls answered promptly day or night. Residence first house west of Con­ Frank Sickels left Elsie Saturday for the gregational church. home of the latter in Chicago. This signature ia on every box of the genuine Lew Chase and Ross Payne leave Tues­ Stop* the Cough and Wo-k« off the Cold. NO. 16 CLINTON cA VENUE. TELEPHONES 23 AND 84. Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablet* cure a cold in Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tabieu day next for their respective schools in one day, No Cure, no Pay Price 25 cents. the remedy that rtirvs m Mid ia owe day IWNMMNWNWWmNWMNWWWNMMMMtNNWNWNNNmNNNNNWNWNWMmWMMMWtWWmWWmttMmmWM * I

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