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THE CLINTON REPUBLICAN, ST. JOHNS, MICH., JANUARY 14, 1904.

MMUMU ummi ; u u u yjUU I Vtf ¥ M--MM V -S Dewitt. Wncoustn. Lebanon Farmer* ’ Club. Eureka. S. Dills now occupies his new The fine sleighing makes business Albert Smothers was quite ill last fib*' Lebanon Farmers’ Clnb met Thurs­ week. Michigan 5-Horse lively. day, January 7, at Wm. Pinkney ’s insist Moses is suffering from severe George Brace is preparing to build a home. The attendance was large, the Grant Cleveland lias moved into the LEADS THE WORLD «!•<'las in one of liis feet, new liay-barrack. new hotel Colonial. Quarantssd to exc«l any other fr&*olln<> fnrtna program excellent, and everyone present la power, convenience mid durablUtr. anu s Hale has gone to Geneva, N. Y.t The new plan for Sunday services in enjoyed the day. Mrs. S. J. Patterson was much worn* We have omitted all um lem and noisy partn ^ mother is quite ill at that place. the Congregational church—Sabbath A song by the clnb opened the fore­ last wock but is improving. and liave built from best dodge* obtainable anywhere. With tho aid 15 years satisfactory Simmons returned Tuesday to school at 10 a. m; preaching at 10:45. noon program. After prayer by Rev.- Mrs. Addie Cronk is visiting her work and tho taut facilities and tools in the tin, after spending a few days at his A lively harvest of excellent ice is in J. K. Foote, the retiring president, Jay sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Gower. country. Every farmer should have TH E u*. full progress. Sessions, introduced the uew president, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Green will move MICHIGAN FIVE-HORSE. It will pump F. H. Conley, whoiu a brief aud earn- water, saw wood, cut and grind feed, lore • ugl--. Lucy Sheldon from near Maple Q. L. Taylor lias begun jirejiarations into the Walker lionse this week. wells, and do many other kinds of work at an set speech, expressed his sense of respon ­ expense almost nothing. Illustrated booklet, ils, is caring for her father, Mr. for an addition to his house, which he sibility in assuming the office, and urged Dr. G. E. Frank, of Bannister, was mailed free, tells all a)x>ut It ami our other mod ­ arit* A. Sloan, who is quite feeble. expects to build the coming summer. iu Eureka professionally last week. els of Uasoilne Engines. Write lor it. Ask upon the members their duties of regu­ your dtwler about our Engines. ,Hf. H. Brink has made 90 feet down to- Ivah Waldron, who has had the only lar attendance, taking assigned parts on Mrs. J. R. Jefferys, who has been ill NATIONAL ENGINEERING CO.( IJ*nl a well. Frank Love, of Riley, is case of typhoid fever occarring this programs, joining in discussions, etc Big' Risks for several months, is slowly improving. Saerlr**w, W. S., Mich. tug it but as yet lias not succeeded winter in this vicinity, is now improv ­ Jay Sessions gave a recitation, entitled Lots of Time. Loss of Mono*. J. E. Kirby attended an Odd Fellow 9'V (ting a well. ing steadily. “Christmas Thoughts.” Lost of Place. Loss of Comfort, installation at Bannister Saturday eve­ >>•$ Viola Drake returned to Mt. Bert Andrus aud wife left Monday Mrs. Nettio Lowe reads tine paper on all follow In tha train of not usinf ning. “‘“‘mens, after visiting her parents, Mr. morning for Syracuse, New York, “Habits and Character.” Only a few Mr. aud Mrs. C. E. VauSickle, of St. Mrs. Orton Drake. Her brother, where they will speud some days with of its many good ideas can be mttitioned. Johns, spent Sunday with her sister, U/>e "rjvis, accompanied her and will visit a his sister, Mrs. Louis Streeter, and- Upon onr habits our •characters are Mrs. L A. Jefferys. bnilt. Onoe formed, habit becomes un ­ u‘Vt time in Montcalm county. family before he starts out for his year St Jacobs Oil Mr. and Mrs. Perry Grnhaugh, of c jws of commercial travel. conscious, aud controls even the strong­ OLD STAND J . was reoeived by Arthur Cater- Owosso, are visiting her }>arents, Mr. »1" that Omar Brown, a former resi­ Dr. Hiukson is still using cratches on est character. “As a man thinketh, so is he.” Self-respect is a powerful deter ­ For Rheumatism, and Mrs. T. S. Wagner. ON WALKER STREET WEST st of St. Johns and Dewitt, died a few account of the spraiued ankle he receiv­ Neuralgia, Lumbago, if,'- ago at the home of his sister, Mrs. ed as the result of his fall on Christmas rent on evil. Train mind and heart in Mr. Pattersou and wife, of Livingston Is Headquarters for — 'W, of Quincy. He is survived by eve, but is attendiug to business and truth, integrity and goodness, and with Sciatica, Sprains county, visited his uncle, 8. J. Patter­ I lions, Acil, of Coldwater, aad Floyd, steadily improving strong purpose and individuality a per­ son, aud wife last week. Disston and Atkins ’ Cross-Cut Saws, iorthville. fect character is built. Reading is the It has cured thousands. Will Mr. and Mrs H. N. Stearns and We would call attention again to the most powerful influence in formation of cure you. Price 25c. and 50c. daughter, Essie, of Ferris, are visitiug Axes, Handles, Feed Cookers, Tank Heaters donation p&rtv announced last week to character, and only helpful books should be held next Wednesday evening, Jan ­ their son, Owen Stearns and wife. ------n be chosen, for the mind can grow in Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Fritz and little son, aary 20th, in the Congregational church, quality ouly by good aud streugtheuiug ******* ****************** for the benefit of the paBtor. A chicken Gerald, of Elsie, were guests of his thoughts aud kuowlegde. uucle, J. R. Jefferys and family, Sunday. -wle home of Joseph Bard was a scene pie supper will be served from 5 o’clock Heating Stoves, Very Low Prices;; p. m. until all are served. A short pro­ In discussion, Rev. J. E. Foote said Miss Stella Harp, of Ashley, spent of a pleasant surprise on Monday even ­ we should have the pa]ier for further We still have a few heating stovesto close out at very low prices ing as about 125 neighbors marchedgram into will be given and a good social Hubbardston. the latter part of last week in the home time is anticipated. study. He endorsed nearly every idea of John Price, returning home Sanday. NOW 18 THE TIME TO BUY ONE. his home and took possession. After presented, but thought reading had tod [he company was seated to an elegant The sermon to men last Sunday, by little attraction for evil minds to be of Mrs. Geo. Hayes visited in Bloomer A sleighload of young people went to Supper, M. T. Woodruff, in behalf of Rev. R. S. Bowman, was an earnest call nse in transforming character. S. M. Sanday. Du plain last Saturday night and spent We sell the “WHITE LILY WASHER ’ on trial |lio Indies Improvement society, pre to them to be alert in all their duties, Boyle said he conld warmlv endorse the P. H. Fabry is building an ice house the evening in the home of Mr. Bnrgess and under a strong guarantee. '^lim with a fine Morris chair, in public as well as private, great civic re­ paper which had evidently impressed back of his store. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith returned ' actuation of his earnest and liberal sponsibilities resting npon them in these every hearer. Jay Sessions agreed that Jas. Shields; of Grand Rapids, was from Breckenridge Saturday. Their i} See our fine lines of Cutlery, Reed Anti-Rust Tinware, Van Dyke < ► JpTort in their behalf; Mr. Bard respoud- days of crime and corruption in high the best reliance we all have is self-re­ home over Sunday. grandson, Floyd Wilson, returned with Enameled Ware, Enameled Sinks and Ball-bearing Olotbes Ti a few well chosen words of thanks, laces The sermon next Sunday will spect. Good reading and books gener­ them. Wringers. The beet is the cheapest--buy a fnd assured the ladies, and all, of his Ee to the women, but in order that they Oda Parmer, of Carson City, is at­ ally are sadly neglected for daily pa­ tending school here. Martin & Green, general merchants, MALLEABLE RAN OB. aud his wife’s earnest assisstanoe and co­ may be able to be present, the men pers. have dissolved partnership. Mr. Martin operation in the future. The evening mast come and bring them—the mothers, Frank Redfern thought that in many Born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sturgis will continue the business at the old ( was passed East with games be Wilt. and dancing, ana wives, sweethearts, aunts and coosins. homes where games are indulged in on Saturday, January 8, a son. stand. was enjoyed by all till the “wee sma Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Daniells celebrat­ Sunday afternoons, the public library Mrs. T. S. Strickling visited her son, The R. N. of A. will hold a public in- 'hours.”Mr. and Mrs. Hulet and family, of ed January 8, the eighty-seventh birth­ might better be called upon for good T. 8., at Wood ’s corners last week. day anniversary of lus grandfather, Na­ stallatiop at M. W. of A. hall Friday J. H. Corbit. Holly, spent several days recently with reading. Earl Reed, of Buffalo, N. Y,. visit ­ evening, January 29, to which all are their daughter, Mrs. Daniel Heiler.... thaniel L. Daniells, who is a member of President Conley said we must allow ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. cordially invited. Jessie Harris, teacher in the Hura dis ­ his family, by inviting as a surprise, our-children plenty of amusement, at Reed. all the relatives here for a visit and din ­ least, until the age of accountability is The remains of Renben Stanley were trict, attended the teachers’ association Mrs. Joseph England, of Carson City, brought to Eureka from Lansing last at Wacousta last Saturday ... .Louis ner and all enjoyed a most delightfnl reached. Association is the strongest time. Mr. Daniells is remarkably hale influence in child training. Heredity visited her sister, Mrs. Ralph Hoge, Friday for burial. The funeral was . Voisinet, of Eagle, spent Wednesday at last Saturday. held at the E. V. church conducted by i this place.... Potter Bros, have been aud hearty, nearly always attending also most be dealt with as a problem. church, and often in the evening, which After a pretty song by Lnlu Waters, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Strickliug, of Rev. F. Bailey. The deceased was a • husking com at this place with their Wood ’s corners, visited their parents former resident of this place. com busker • renuires a walk of three-foarths of a dinner was announced, aud this always mile. The guests present were Dr. and enjoyable hour was well improved so­ here last Sunday. The M. W. of A. held a public instal ­ Mrs. Sanford and son. Mrs. Sarah Dan ­ cially at this time. Our secretary, Mrs. Arthur Barrone, who is working in a lation at their hall last Friday evening, Olive. iells, of Dewitt. Mr. aud Mrs. Geo. H. Conley, obtained 40 names of member* barber shop at Portland, was among his after which supper was served to Wood ­ Daniells, Nelson Daniells, Mr. and Mrs. for the new year. friends here last week. men and families to the number of about Mr. aud Mrs. Newton Newman have E. T. Cooley aud daughter and son and A piano dnet by Mrs. Mina Gordauier Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Reed and daugh­ 150. Mrs. Emma Hart, Miss Nellie moved to St. Johns. Mrs. C. N. Hazard. and Miss Lois Banta, which received a ter, Vera, of Mt. Pleasant, are visiting Pershing and John Kuhns furnished warm encore, opened the afternoon ex­ music during the evening. It’stoYourlnterest Mr. and Mrs. Cast Yanz returned The Teacher’s Association at the M. their parents and other friends here. home from Ohio last week. E. church, Friday night and Saturday, ercises. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Grant, who have There was a good attendance at the ------TO SAVE MONEY.------Mr. and Mrs. Dey VanFleet visited at was well attended by a large delegation Roll call of members was generally been visiting their daughter in Grand Christian Aid society held with Mr. and the home of V. H. Pierce Sunday even of teachers from the south part of the answered with quotations. Rapids for the past four weeks, returned Mrs. Frank Perry last Wednesday and ing. county, and a fair number of patrons of President Conley gave a synopsis of liome Tuesday. a very pleasant social time was enjoyed. the schools. The papers were very good current events; mentioned the British Rev. MoD. Howsare, of Maple Rapids, You can do it by buying your LUHBER, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tucker visited at indeed, proposal to close Hudson Bay to Ameri­ Lee Middlebrook returned from the home of J. H. Plowman, in Bengal, showing nsually much thought in Greenville last Wednesday. Lyle Ben­ Rev. H. E. Botler, of Sonth Solon, O., the preparation, and called oat several can fishermen, supiiosedly in retaliation and Mr and Mrs. Noble P&rmalee, of St. LATH, DOORS, SHINGLES, SASH or IN­ Saturday night and Sunday. interesting and profitable discussions. of Alaskan boundary decision ; seating nett took his place on the R. F. D. Johns, were present. The next meeting Varney Pierce found one of his best Mr. Patengill agreeably surprised them of Senator Smoot in Congress; efforts route iu his absence. will be held with Mr. aud Mrs. N. Par- horses lying dead in her stall last Thurs­ by coming from Lansing, saying, “Tha made by trust magnates to coerce Presi­ Quite a number of the boys seem to maloe in St. Johns. TERIOR FINISH WORK of day morning, Cause of death supposed weather being mild, and sleighing good, dent Roosevelt into silence toward like winter baths. Among those who to be apoplexy. thought I would take my best girl for a trusts; special message of the president have fallen in the pond are Jas. Loftnss, ^ ------Last Thursday, January 7, 1904, a sleighride, so wife and I camo down to on American actions in Panama ’s af­ Chas. Lawfter, G. Crawford aud Fran w Suppose you ’re busted —haven ’t a dune, large number of friends and relatives of see how your meeting was getting on. ” fairs; great theater fire and the wreck Marion. f Getting poor isn ’t a serious crime; Mr. and Mrs. John Grinold sprang a Besides making his journey partly a on Pere Marquette railroad. In regard I Put on a bold front, work with your pleasant surprise upon them at their matter of business, he, by invitatiou of to the latter horror, Mr. Conley de­ Lebanon. might, Commissioner clared that railroads should be com­ You’re sure to win by taking Rocky THE RIKERD visiltiTfcBiley. A bouutifnl dinner was Townsend, in the discus ­ Mountain Tea at night. Mr a* 11, ^* ,e was mnc * 1 ttn ' sion following the paper by Principle pelled to doubie-track their roads and •ij^those present. Mr. and Mrs. Lacock on “English in our Schools,” in such calamities could not then occur. Jay Sessions, wife and little daughter ; C. E. V an Sickle . *»- mold expect to leave soon for their his own inimitable and forceful manner, Jay Sessions recited “They’ve Named spent Tuesday in St. Johns ...... lames now home in Calhoun county. ontlined a plan for the teachers to suc­ Him After Me.” Jewett, of Essex, had business in Leba­ cessfully break ap the bad habit, so pre­ Mrs. F. M. Piggott read her report as non last Monday .... School in Strick­ Westphalia LUMBERC9 valent, of careless and ungrammatical delegate to the state association for land district was resumed last week, Alward Lake. speech among their pnpils. Mrs. Sadie which the clnb extended to her a rising and Sessions school re commenced last Mrs. Nick Belen is on the sick list. vote of thanks. Monday .... Frank Bond and wife and LANSING: NO. LANSING: Bowman, of our primary department, Miss Mertie Bond, of St. Johns, were Joseph Wolphert has purchased Sain The Reading Circle will meet with exhibited a number of fine samples of After intermission the question box uel Dale’s farm. Conderation $5000. nich. Ave. E. Franklin Ave. E. Mrs. R. Brink Thursday afternoon, Jan ­ the “Busy work” of her youngest pn ­ received attention. “Which is the tests of Cornelias Grove Sanday .... greater menace to the American people, Eiss Mertie Bond, teacher in Sessions Edward Manning is drawing brick uary 21 .....Miss Emma Martzke, of An ­ pils, and gave a very interesting talk on school, received from hor pupils a fine from St.Johns, to nse in building his drews, Iud., who has been visiting rela­ them, explaining to the teachers how organized capital or organized labor?” lionse. tives here the past two weeks, returned the work conld with little comparative In reply Jay Sessions said we conld illustrated copy of Longfellow’s com- to her home on Wednesday last aeconi- trouble and expense, be made a jwirt of scarcely answer as between the two ’ete poems as a holiday present .... Mr. Several persons of this vicinity at­ Kuded by her brother Edward, who will every school in which are small pnpils. great forces. Labor is forced into or­ B filer’s family are making a satisfactory tended the Teacher’s Association at Wa- ganization. A. S. Harris believes labor recovery from smallpox, and their doc ­ consta January 9th. -•end one week visiting relatives .....Mrs. tor hopes to have the disease extermi­ uutf-J *5atlfcr, of Lake View, returned today threatens to become the greater The t>and serenaded Clias. Goerge Cabbace Salad. menace to the nation. “Is it justice to nated from this locality soon. Sanday night, it being his 22d birthday. I'nnday last after spending a Haw cabbage Is said to lie more di ­ •*itli her niece. Mrs. Nick. the community to patronize catalogue They spent a pleasant evening at Mr. gestible than cooked. A cabbage salad, Goerge’s home. Is Guaranteed to rvinjj .„Frank Yanz had quite a val- houses?” Frank Redfern, R C. Lowe South Lebanon. Thoftpherd doy killed by the cars at made from a raw. crisp head of cab­ and F. L. Convis, retired merchants of Frank Loehr and Theo. Bengal went DR. GOSSOM’S Positively* Quickly ire at crossing last Thursday mom- bage and served with a French dress ­ Maple Rapids, condemned it as poor to St. Johns Monday and attended the -*^ s'. Jr. Yanzi had been heard to say ing, is much improved if a little onion policy for building up our homo town Mrs. Johnnie Pierce is ill with pneu ­ concert in which the Hicks memorial and Permanently - .^Grant^yould not take $25 for the dog. Is rubbed in the bowl in which it it and as unjust to home merchants. Jay monia .... Sasic Miller is visiting friends organ was to be ased Monday night. KIDNEY AND . ..NlHiving the past two weeks large served. Sessions argned that it is both jnst and in Fowler for a few days .... Amelia August Simon bonghtfof Jplm Hager, CURE quantities of the fiuest ice have been tak­ proper as well as good economy to buy Seibert, of East Bengal, was the gnest of Orange township, a fine pair of 5 Bright's Disease. Backache, Dropsy, where oue can buy to best advantage of her sister, Mrs. Mike Graff, last Gravel, Diabetes, Rheumatism, en from Alward Lake, mostly for De­ ear old horses, paying $825 there-for. Gout, Weak Heart, every Urinary witt’s consumption ..... Mrs. W. H. H. along many lines of merchandise. The week... . Miss Agnes Smith, of near ;'hey are dark bays and weigh 2600- DLADDER CURE Knapp is in Ovid caring for her daugh­ fair home merchant is sure of a large Maple Rapids, visited her anut, Mrs. Disorder, Aching Pains over the share of patronage always. Charles Fox, last week....Eli Brenne- Mrs. Jerome Case, of Grand Ledge, Hip* and Kidneys, Dimmed Vision, Periodical Headaches, Pain iu Urethra, ter, Mrs. E. L. Smith, who is ill with and scarlet fever ...... Mrs.TFlora E. Huot at- A. S. Harris spoke for iiatronizing man ami wife, of Fowler, visited rela­ Miss Emma Bennett, of Lansing, Despondency or '’Blues,” Sallow Complexion, Foul Breath, Bad Taste in the home merchants, but thought it well to tives in Lebanon Snnday. attended the North Eagle cemetery Mouth, in fact all Irregularities caused by and associate symptoms of Bladder “.«* I'< C. C. Association at St. Proverbs society at Mrs. Grace Howes’ last Thurs­ Johns Saturday evening .....J. D. Par­ deal occasionally with wholesale honses Alpha Mills and Mrs. Clara Wagar and Kidney Trouble in any form. No matter how long you have suffered, nor how ker and family, of Victor, who have been if local dealers became exorbitant were married last week Thursday at day. terrible your affliction may be. Dr. Gosaom ’s Kidney and Bladder Cure will “ When the butter won ’t President Conley has never patronized Mr. Hollis, while in Lansing, Thurs­ cure you. It eradicate* totally and completely any irregularity or symptom under quarantine for small-pox, were St. Johns by Rev. R. 8. McGregor. of Kidney and Bladder Trouble and puts those most vital organs in as perfect released last Saturday, and visited Mrs. come put a penny in the wholesale honses, does not, however, Their many friends extend congratnla- day in company with Mr. Wm. Morris, Parker’s mother, Mis. Emma Newman. approve of merchants combining to re- tions. was taken seriously ill. He recovered and healthy condition as in childhood. It never fails...... Mrs. Ina Hanson, of Oxford, has churn, ” is an old time dairy strit competition on prices. sufficiently to be brought home, bnt is Dr. Ooftsom’a Kidney and Bladder Cure brings health and comfort and adds been spending a few days with her i»r- Mrs. Frank Redfern very pleasingly Bengal. still very 'low. years to life, even after all other medicines and physicians have utterly ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Watkins ...... proverb. It often seems to rendered one of James Whitcomb Riley ’s The following men liave been elected failed. It la guaranteed to cure or money refunded. Mrs. Morgan Signs went to Grand Ledge work though no one has ever dialect ]ioems. i church trustees for the ensuing year: Saturday to attend the funeral of, her The club joined in the closing song Mrs. R. D. Bird does not recover from John Droste, Wm. Sair, Jos. R. Bohr, CURED BY ONLY TWO BOXES. nephew. ______told why. and adjourned to meet the first Thurs­ scarlet fever as rapidly as her friends Michad Pohl, Anthony P. Arens. The day iu February at the home of Eli A. conld wish.... The many friends here of two first named have served as trustees DR. GOSSOM CO . Chicago. IU. N«w Haven . Conn . Smith. Mrs. Dow Lyon, of Petoskey, are sorry many years. Dear Sira: I have been troubled with my back and kidneys for the past year and at Merle Beach W hen mothers arc worried times my back was very bad and I could get no relief. I tried everything and I saw your ad Mrs. Jay Sessions , Cor. Sec. to learn that she is in very poor health Jane, Everett and Sarah Hemingway, for free samples of Dr. Goaaom's Kidney and Bladder Cure and I tried It and it helped me at because the children do not ’.....Joseph Simon, who lived on the once. Twa boxes entirely cured au and 1 think It the best on the market for kidney trouble. The ice cutters are kept busy at the Flovd and Jennie Bneklin, Mable gain strength and flesh we town line between Bengal and Dallas, Ingler, Minnie Grnber and Ethel Morris WM. T. JACKSON. 31 Whitting Street. lake filling orders. Parties desiring ice Union Home. passed away Saturday morning from the are the names of the pnpils of District cut may phone their orders to the Beach. say give them Scott’s Emul­ effects of blood poisoning ..... Mrs. Or- number three, who were neither tardy Why suffer longer? Why drag out your life in misery and cut off years of your .. .Frank Baumgardner captured a 6-lb. pha Hildreth visited part of last week or absent daring the last school month; life, when you, like thousands of others who have been permanently cured by pickerel and his father two smaller ones sion. We regret to learn of the sadden death in the homes of Charles Travis, Charles Dr. Gosaom ’s Kidney and Bladder Cure, can have perfect health and live to the first of the wftek.... Floyd Plowman of Mrs. Gradt, who was stricken with Blakesleeand Mrs. M. A. Travis .... Mr. Myron Giddings is ill at this writing. a ripe and rugged old age? You owe it to yourself to be cured now. was taken ill with the grip Saturday ... It is like the penny in the paralysis Saturday evening and died at and Mrs. Kent Moss entertained a party The North Eagle cemetery society The eldest son of Alfred Bacon is ill 1 o’clock that night. She was at the of young people last Friday night...... will give an Oyster sniper at Mr. Wm. We Hava Placed the Prioe Within the Reaoh of AU with scarlet fevoi ...Arthur Blizzard milk because it works and home of her daughter. Mrs. C. P. Finch, John Thurston has moved back from Howe’s the evening of January 22nd. 60 CENTS PER BOX. continues very ill with rheumatism .... of Shepardsville. The funeral was Lyons, and is stopping with his father, A program and a phonograph are amoug Mrs. J. J. Wood, on her return from because there is something held there and her remains brought D. Thurston, at present ...... Mr. and Mrs. the interesting features of the evening. FOR SALE BY A. O. HUNT, DRUGGIST, ST. J0HN8. Lansing, Friday, stopped between astonishing about it. to Eureka cemetry and placed beside Fred Stowell returned from Toledo, Bill 25c each. All are invited. trains at the home of M. F. Trowbridge. her husband. Mrs. Gradt owned and Ohio, Friday evening ..... Newton H. John Simon, living 2 miles south and C. L. Jason has moved his family to Scott’s Emulsion is simply lived on a farm near Enreka. Baker and family are preparing to move 1 % miles east of Fowler, died Saturday their home near the Grange hall. Mrs. Jennie Aldrich and baby are to St. Johns .....Mrs. E. ML Steward has moruing. He was 2« years of age and On Friday evening a sleighing party, a milk of pure cod liver oil spending the week in St. Johns with sold her farm to John J. Halfman and leaves a wife and two children. Fun ­ consisting of twenty-five pupils and the friends ...... School began Monday after a gives possession April 1st...... Mrs. A. N. eral services were held at Fowler, con ­ teachers oi the 8th grade of the St. with some hypophosphites three weeks’ vacation ..... Lucius Mor­ Steward as well as the rest of the fami­ ducted by Rev. C. T. B. Krebbs, and BLOOD DISEASES Johns schools, drove to the home of Mr. especially prepared for delicate ton is expected home from Colorado this ly were surprised on retnming from the body was brought to this place for CURED TO STAY CURED. aud Mrs. M. F. Trowbridge, whore a week where he has been for some months grange Saturday evening, to find the burial in St. Mary ’s cemeteiy. Mr. If jrour blood ha* been poisoned with any hereditary or ar- ?|ulred disease you are never safe until the virus ia eradicated pleasant evening was spent. stomachs. for his health. house in possession of her brother, Bert Simon was recently operated on for a rom the syatem Don ’t trust to family doctors, patent medi ­ At the home of her daughter, M rs. J. Wm. Finch and daughter Franc, at­ Bills, who had just arrived from a three sore on his leg. cines, blood purifiers, mercury and potash, etc "Hiey will nev ­ Children take to it naturally er cure you —though they may helpyou temporarily. Have you J. Wood, at Lowell, on January 5, Mrs. tended the funeral of Mrs Gradt, at years ’ sojourn in Idaho and other west­ The Young Toadies ’ Sodolity met Sun ­ blotchea, eruptions, running sores, bone pains, itchineasof the Price passed from earth at tho advanced because they like the taste Shephardsville , Tuesday .....The Union ern states, for a brief visit with his par­ day afternoon and the following officers skin, sore throat, falling out of the hair, dyspeptic stomach, api of 8ft years. For several years pre­ Home Aid Society will hold their annnal ents aud friends. were elected for the ensuing year: weak heart—We can cure you. vious to her death Mrs. Price was wholly and the remedy takes just as meeting at the home of Mrs. L. G. Loom­ Bengal Granfje will celebrate the 18th President —Panline Fedewa. dependant upon her twodaughters, Mrs. is. Thursday, January 21st. All are in ­ anniversary of its organization Jaunary Vice president —Mary Gross. YOU CAN PAY AFTER YOU ARE CURED. naturally to the children be­ Our VITALIZED TRKATMKVT is the result of V) year* 'r -mt and Mrs. Wood, for tender and vited. Dinner from 12 m. until 2 p. m. 2ftth. A cordial invitation is extended Secretary Rosa Arens. experience in the treatment of thousands of Blood Diseases. If care. Being partially blind and cause it is so perfectly adapted .... Charlie Ferguson, of Ashley, spent to all former members of Bengal grange Treasure—Katherine Thome. we fail in curing you, you need not pay ua a cent. ▼ failing memory, she required con- the holiday vacation at the home of S. to be present and enjoy the reunion. The young ladies expect to give a DB. SPINNEY, We Cure Nervou* Debility, Blood Diseases, Varico­ f attention. Mrs. Price was well to their wants. MrMaster. The meeting will open at 10:80 and a series of entertainments, commencing Founder of cele and Strictures, (without operation). Sexual Weak­ /favorably known to many residents picnic dinner will be served at 12 o’clock. the latter part of this month. They Dr. Spinney A Co. ness, Urinary, Kidney and Bladder Disease*. dinsing and Olive. The funeral was For all weak and pale and have a membership of 65. Pomona was largely attended in Ben­ CONSULTATION FRKE. BOOKLETS FRKE. List of i?usatlons sent for ‘d from the home of Mrs. Twait at thin children Scott’s Emulsion Northwest Bengal. gal last Wednesday ...... Mrs. Henry Gay, John A. Thelen, who lived 8 miles Home Treatment. using and remains laid to rest in the who has been quite sick, is better at this east and 1 mile north of tho village, died insing cemetery. The day after the is the most satisfactory treat­ The fine sleighing and pleasant writing...... Mrs. Chas. .Tone* has been suddenly Sunday morning. Ho was in DR. SPINNEY * CO. •ath of Mrs. Prioe, news came of the weather is still being enjoyed by the quite ill the last week..... Robert Brown liis usual health early in the day, telling iath of her brother, Joseph P. Powell, ment. people of this vicinity .... Fred Light visited at the home of his brother Wal­ 6omn of the members of his family to go 290 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich. prominent citizen of Ionia county, and We will send you and Lewis Epkoy spent a few days with ter, of Gratiot county ...... Lee Plowman to church and he would do the chores. ather of Senator Powell. His fnuoral relatives in Lansing last week ...Theo­ ent last wick with his mother, Mrs. On their return they found him dead. •".as hold Saturday. His ago was 84 the penny, /. c., a While heart failure is snppcmed to have years sample free. dore Pasch spent Saturday in 8t. Johns Sary Plowman, of Alnm, who has been on business ... Fred L. Pasch having very sick. been the cause of his death it was deem ­ rented his farm to Mr. Tag, will move ed best to have an official investigation Be rare that this picture in AND VITALITY Uf IklTCfl Every oil* owner m t/iiu the form of • label is on the to Fowler in a few weeks....Mr. and To Care t Cold In One Dey and yesterday rooming Dr. Schoenith, DU. MOTT'S If HU I CU countr to »«• tbs Kin* Ball wrapper of every bottle et Mrs. Wm. E. Lawton spent Sunday Peter Wahl and Theo. Bengel went to NxmvnmiVB *-xx .t Bearing .Separator and Acra- Emulsion you buy. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab­ The great remedy for nervous prostration and all diseases of the generative «f, tha and easiest bitter maker on with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis lets. All druggists refund the money if the h<)uie of deoeaaed for this purpose. organa of either sex, such as Nervous Prostration, Palling or Lost Manhood. V arth, Make* granulator) hattor from milk or Epkey, of Dallas.... Mr. and Mrs. Fred it fails to cure. E. W. Grove ’s signa- They were joined there by Dr. McPher­ 1mpotency, Nightly Emission*. Youthful F.rrors. Mental Worry, axoeaslve use ream, awaot or eour, and lea* than 3 minutes ’ of Tobeoco or Opium, which lead to Ooaaumption sod Insanity With every ma required to complete tha operation. Hold C. Pasch spent Sunday with her mother, on each box. 25c. son, pf Fowler. Mr Tlielen was well irrtO U*INK $5 order we guarantee to cure or refund the money. .Sold at $1.00 per box. id guaranteed by Mrs. Fred Budzier, of this vicinit; ere. The inauest confirmed AMtHUyiVs • boxes tor $*.OO. DH, MOTT’S CHKflUCAJb CO., Cleveland, Ohio. • o. CL A isle. Ajrt ter Ctlaton Co. Fred Tiedt is drawing material to Atlas Map* at the first VB^p'ans andj(W>uysis of the heart - « aateg tf, JW* «*1!CM. iF ‘p the spring, .„use of death. * Sold by CL B. VanSickle, Druggist, 8t Johns, Mich. THE CLINTON REPUBLICAN, ST. JOHNS, MICH., JANUARY 14, 1904.

full time,' sixty hours a week. The order affects 3,000 employes. HAPPENINCS IN OVID SEND US SUMMARY OF MS $3.75 Worth Sent Free Having secured th TO ADJUST DIFFERENCES. for iht Mrs. Neil was iuOwonuo Mouday. By Franklin Miles, M D, LL B. OVID SOCIAL DOINCS Resolution Introduced In the Senate Mrs. R. Davis was in Owosso last week. A COW, Happening* of the World In the Specialist in Diseases of Frauk Guile was in St. Johns, Mon ­ by Mr. Bacon. the Heart, Nerves, Stomach NIUHT-CAP SOCIAL. Steer, Bull or Horse Brief Dispat ahes. Washington, Jan. 13.—Following is WAN AM/ The Lp worth Leaguers gave a social day. hide, Calf skin, Dog and Kidneys. Mrs. Jennie McCarty was in Owosso, part of the text of the resolution in­ at the home of J. D. Smith, north of skin, or any other kind MONDAY. Ovid, Friday evening. Aboot 100 were Friday. troduced in the senate by Mr. Bacon: has Cored hundreds of "Incurable ” Casa* attar of hide or skill, and let The methods employed in natural ­ present in spite of the coldness of the Mrs. V. A. Andrus was iu Owosso us tan it with the hair Resolved by the 8enate, That the Plva to Thirty Physicians Failed. „ L BEP izing aliens in the state courts of Mis­ atmosphere, and many '‘artistic” night­ Saturday. on, soft, light, odorless president be respectfully Informed caps came also. W. Hathaway was iu Owosso one day souri are to be investigated for the that the senate favor and advise the When an experienced physician offers TdIL 0RI.\ G The young people jtlayed nmujy jolly and moth-proof,for robe, government by C. V. C. Van Deusen, last week. ruj, coat or gloves. negotiation, with a view to its ratifies- to give away his New Treatments for games, and furnished music during the George Sweet, of Owosso, wasiu Ovid special examiuer for the department tlozf of a treaty with the republic of diseases of the heart, nerves, stomach, evening. At 9 o’clock the night-caps But first git our Catalogue, Wednesday. giving ).i ices, and our shipping of justice in Washington, D. C. Colombia, to the end that there may or dro}isy t it is conclusive evidence that I offer tailor mad were sold, A. T. Putiuau auctioneering. toga and instruction*, so as to lie has great faith in them. And when 4 All were sold, so that they cleared about Mrs. Longcor, of Shepardsville, was in avoid mistakes. We alto buy The inauguration of Governor My­ be peacefully and satisfactorily deter ­ town Friday. raw fur*. 1 ron T. Herrick, Lleut.-Gov. Warren O. mined and adjusted all differences be­ hundreds of prominent men and women clothing store price, $8. Doughnuts and coffee were served freely testify to his unusual skill and Mrs. M. Lambert was iu Owosso one THE CROSBY FRISIAN FUR COMPANY. Harding and other Ohio state officers tween the United States and the re­ t H6 Mill Street. Roche.ter. N. Y. the superiority of his New Special Treat­ feet fit. Call anm PIT PARTY day last week. took place at noon today. Following public of Colombia growing out of the ments his liberality is certainly worthy Fridav evening a company of youug Mrs. I. W. Drake spent part of last the ceremonies there was a military fecent revolution In Panama, and the of serious consideration. ourline. people were very charmingly entertain ­ week iu Owosso. and civic parade, in which it is esti­ consequent cession of Panama from s That Dr. Franklin Miles is one of the ed at the home of John Marshall in FARMERS’ MUTUAL Colombia and the alleged aid and as­ South Ovid. Reaching there at about 8 Miss Gusta Yourud was in St. Johns mated 8,000 men participated. world ’s most successful physicians is o’clock, the evening was begun by play­ Monday oveuing. Martins D’Anlas, Portuguese ambas- sistance by the land and naval power proven by thousands of wonderful cares Mr. Frauk Huujcerford, of Elsie, was Excellent Condition Existing in Clin ­ of the United States In the successful of well known people. One jxitient ing pit. Many other jplly games were tador to the Vatican and dean of the cored after failure of eleven Grand Rap- F. E. Atkft enjoyed, until a sumptuous lunch was in Ovid, Monday. ton und Gratiot Company. llplomatic corps, says that the report accomplishment of said revolution ibs physicians, one after being given np AGENT. I served by Mrs. Marshall. Mrs. N. M. Pierson, of Detroit, wbb that Pope Pius has charged him to and secession, through the alleged by 30 physicians, one after failure of 22 in Ovid last week. forbid women to wear docollet'gowns forcible prevention by said land or physicians, one after nine of the leading PEDRO AND PIT PARTY. Annual statement for the year ending Over Frink’s Cleanin Bessie Perkins, of Greenville, sjient December 81, A. D., 1908, of the condi ­ at receptions which are attendvd by naval forces of the assertion and doctors in New York Oity, Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Marvin were at last week in Ovid. tion and affairs of the Fanners ’ Mutual cardinals and other prelates is errone ­ maintenance by Colombia of her sov ­ and Chicago failed Shoe Store, and Pressing home to about twenty of their young F. R. Everett was in St. Johns on Fire Insurance Company, located at St. ous. ereignty and authority in Panama; Tho Rev W. Boll. O. D., of Dayton. Ohio, Gen ­ married friends, Friday evening. Pedro business last Tuesday. and that full and complete compensa ­ eral Secretary of Foreign HiaMoua, writes edi ­ and pit were played. Light refresh­ Johns, organized under the laws of the Orders were issued on Saturday to torially in The B ate Sunday School Union: Luella DuBarr, of Durand, is visiting State of Michigan and doing business in the management of the Edgar Thom­ tion may be made by the United ‘‘Wedaaireto state that from personal acquain­ ments were served, and all voted their the counties of Clinton and Gratiot in tance we know Dr. Mile# to be a moat skillful host and hostess very charming entor- her sister, Mrs. D. Castle. son steel works and blast furnaces at States to the republic of Colombia for specialist, a man who has spared neither labor Mrs. C. A. Thonipkins, of Caro, visit said state. , Braddock, Pa., and also at the Carrye the loss of her sovereignty and prop­ nor money to keep himself abreast of the great taiuers. DORR K. 8T )WELL, President. advancement of medical science. ” Warm Clothes ed her sister over Sunday. P. O. Address of President. St. Job us. blast furnaces at Rankin and the Dtt- erty rightP in Panama, so far as the Prof. J. B. Jewell. M. D., editor of Journal of Mesdames H. Keys and E. Nesbitt same may be shown to be due to any Mental and Nervous Diseases. Chicago, aaid: DANCE IN' YOORHE1H HALI.. CHARLES B. QIFFELS, Secretary. quesne blast furnaces at Duquesne, * by all means publish your surprising results.” for Winter...... A party of youug jieople enjoyed a were in St. Johus Monday. P. U. Address of Secretary, St. Johns. ail under the Carnegie Steel Co., to act of the United States through the I’rof. J. W. Stokeehury, of Falrport, No., had Mrs. Sarah Woodman, of Saranac, is land or njval forces of the same. bead, heart, stomach trouble*, ana nervoua pros­ are essential to the health of dance in the hall Thursday evening. MEMBERSHIPS get the idle blast furnaces in shape tration. Three physicians failed to help him. every man. When it costs no Waltzes, two-steps and quadrilles were visiting in Ovid this week. Number of members December 31. of for immediate resumption. He writes, “1 rega.d myself cared. ” more to halre style combii danced. Harry McIntyre, of Portland, was in previous year...... 0,000 Olive Orange. Rev. S. K. WarreD, Armada, Mich., states: “I loith warmth, why not be Light refreshments were served by Ovid on business, Saturday. Number of members added during the have had no symptoms of heart trouble since present year...... _ 736 TUESDAY. Olive Grange program for January 16. first taking the Special Treatment. ” style? Another feature is sat some of the young ladies. Mrs. Walter Eames visited her hus- Total...... 8,7.6 The British bark Glenclove, which One thousand remarkable testimonials stantial making. We not ont liand in Owosso over Sunday. , Dedu it number of members withdrawn 1904: Roll call, responded to with con- sent upon request. ha'be the best stock on the rru * daring the year and policies cancel ­ stranded on Pebble shoal, off the Vir­ nnndrnms; ’question box discussed; se­ Miss Florence Eames has been visiting As all may have a course of treat­ Met, but we cut according to t, ed by reason of sole or otbei wise...._____ SI# ginia shore, was blown into deep wa­ lections, Chi! lie Carpenter and Debby ment prepared especially for their case, her grandparents near St. Johns. Number of members now belonging to Harper; song, Cassis and Maggie latest notions of style and BOSTON STARS company ...... 0 387 ter by an unexpected change in the free, as a trial, we would advise them to not charge a cent extra for it. L. E. Tucker returned Saturday from wind and will proceed to Baltimore. Brown; reading, Lew Carpenter; reci­ send at once. Address Dr. Franklin a business trip in New York City. RISKS. tations, Fred Carpenter and Geo. Brown ; THIRD NUMBER OF THE COUK8E AT She is practically uninjured. Miles, 503 to 513 Main Street, Elkhart, Winter Suitings. Mrs. Bell York and son. Melvin, wore Amount of property at risk December current events, “Panama; ” closing with Ind. OPERA HOUSE WEDNESDAY NIOHT. in St. Johns on busiuess, Monday. 31, of previous year...... 18,002,183 The steam railroads of Massachu­ the Lord ’s prayer in concert. Are now being shown by u Amount of risks added during present setts, according to the thirty-fifth an ­ Please mention the St. Joints Repub ­ the line comprises the very be. Misses Anna and Grace Abbot return ­ year______...______1,161,128 nual report of the railroad commis­ Officers of Olive Grange were in ­ lican in your reply. patterns, and our show cards Wednesday evening the third course ed to Ypsilanti Saturday morning. Total...... $MWM$ stalled laet Saturday night by Mrs. J. display the prevailing styles. Dednct riski canceled, withdrawn or sioners, had gross assets on June 30. W. Ennest in a very pleasing manner, of the high school entertainments, was Bessie Morris, of Lausing, was the terminated ...... _ 330,215 field at the opera house, where the “Bos­ 1903. of $432,780,849, an Increase of after whioh refreshments were served. COMMISSIONERS SECTION. We can show You i guest of Ovid friends over Suuday. Net amount now at risk by com­ $14,482,675 over the previous year. ton Stars” gave a concert, consisting of Mrs. Mable Valentine and daughter, pany ...... $8,821,388 Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Dills were wel­ these goods 'Mthout the least I violin, piano and vocal music. Thelma were iu St. Johns last week. RESOURCES. The Shen&go Valley steel mill at come visitors at Olive Grange Satnrday Teachers’ Association and Patrons ’ trouble, in fad the shopping of 1 The next mi the course is a lecture by Cash on hand...... $ 1 406 22 Newcastle, Pa., employing about 1.000 night, Mr. Dills making some good re­ meeting at Wacousta was a “hummer” goods is a part of our business. * Eugiene V. Debs, February 8tli. Mrs. A. C. Chapman and Miss Lou Assessments of past year uncollected, marks, appreciated by all. in every respect; southern Clinton well Woodworth were in Detroit last week. pet____ ....______300men. 00 will resume operations next Mon ­ fust gfbe us a chance and we day. Tbe big plant has been idle represented by enthusiastic teachers; pa­ John DuBois, of Fnlktou, South Da­ Total available resources...... $1,706.22 East Bingham. trons turned ont en masse; Hon. H. R. will do the rest. kota, visited D. C. Woodard last week. since November. The Rosena furnace Pattengill and “best girl” were present Ovid News in Brief LIABILITIES has resumed operations and the 600- Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Calkins, of Mont­ For loss*s due and payable...... $ 880 76 Mr. and Mrs. A. Dobson went to Ovid daring the Saturday afternoon session ; rose,are in Ovid on business this week. For losses not matured ...... THAI ton McKinley furnace will also re­ by their presence, and by the part Mr. i; F. B. JACKSON, Walter Taylor is on the sick list. sume this week. Snnday to Bee Mr. S. Bond who is very Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Carol, of Grand Total liabilities...... *i $31.14 sick.....Wm. Parks has been confined to Pattengill took on the program, we were MERCHANT TAILOR. Mrs. A. S. Jolly is on the sick list. Rapids, visited relatives here, last week. RECEIPTS. the house the past week with rheuma­ cheered, inspired and tanght. In the dis ­ Walker St„ near Po*tofflcc, St. John* Cash collected on assessments levied WEDNESDAY. tism...... Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bowen cussions, we received some excellent Mrs. Brigg is in Big Rapids this week. Mrs. Jennie McCreery and daughter during the year ...... tlt.M3.OT suggestions from Rev. Aldrich and Rev. >aaaaMaaaa4aaaaaeae»»o»o»' Sarah Parker was in St. Johus Mon ­ Margaret, are visiting in Shepardsville. Cash collected on assessments levied Tbe death in Kimball, Page county; visited 8. Bond, of Ovid Tuesday ..... in prior years...... 66.15 Wm. Famish is on the sick list....;.Rev. Bowman. Although a number of pa­ day evening. Frank Marshall pud John Rolwon were Va., of Homer Fox, 21 years old, dis ­ trons, whose names occurred on the pro­ Total cash receipts ...... $14,610.06 closed a case which puzzled all the Exner, of Shepardsville, was the guest Mrs. M. Martin, of Bnrtou, was in in Detroit the first of the week on busi­ Add cash balance at close preceding of Mr. and Mrs. B. Parker.... Mrs. Earle gram were unable to be with us on ac­ town Monday. ness. year...... 457.30 physicians of that oommunity. His is still failing. count af sickness, a goodly nnmber of Mrs. Geo. Palmer, of Gaines, was in Mrs. J. Sweater and Mrs. P. Ferry, Total receipts...... $15,067.85 death was due to a drying up of the those present took part, and called onr A GREAT BARGAIN Attention to facts, to which we, as teach­ Ovid last week. of Toledo, have been visiting Mrs. Wm. DISBURSEMENTS. blood. South Watertown. For Residents of Rural Routes Mrs. Chae. Keys, of Bay City, was in Voorheis. Losses actually paid during tbe year The United States Steel Corpora­ ers should give heed. The secretary’s (of which $2,408.40 occurred in prfc>r report of the association will be found town last week. Mrs. E. Keys returned to her home year) ...... $11,944.55 tion has extended Its profit-sharing Frank Tary spent Sunday at the home in another part of this paper. G. E. Hudson was in Shepardsville on in Detroit after visiting Mrs. Fred Un ­ Salaries mod fees paid to officers and plan and invited subscriptions to the of Theo. Stoll.... Miss Mattie Lowell, Tlte State Department lias decided The Detroit Free Press derhill for two weeks. directors (schedule A)...... 827.52 business Friday. All other disbursements (schedule B). 880.38 preferred stock from employes at $26 who attends school at Berritn Springs, npon the following Relections to be used Michigan’s Loading Newspaper W. H. Fuller, of Detroit, was in Ovid Mrs. Frank Scofield and daughter Total expenses actually paid dar ­ per share instead of the original price is home for a few weeks’ vacation .... A as tbe basis of teachers’ examinations on business, Monday. Kathrine, of Owoeso, have been visiting ing tbe year...... $13,661.43 of $82 50. sleighload of young people from this vi ­ in reading: BY MAIL. EVERY DAY, friends in town for a week. cinity attended the German-Methodist Mrs. John Haynes, of West Bay City, SCHEDULE A. The Ohio house and senate voted March, 1904. Canto V of “The Lady EXCEPT SUNDAY church at Dewitt Sunday evening .. of the Lake”—Scott. was in town last week. Mrs. D. Arnold returned to her home Dorr K. S to well. President ...... $ 25.87 separately Tuesday for United State- Wm. Lacocb and Miss Nettie Smith —AND— Dr. Palmer, of St. Johns, was in Ovid at this place after a four weeks visit Charles B. G iff el*. Secretary.....____ _ '00 00 June, 1904, “Cotter’s Saturday Night” with her daughter in Caio. John J. Keiser, Director...... 36 40 senator, the house casting 86 for Han ­ sjient Satnrday evening and Snnday at —Barns. on bnsiness, Monday. James Cortright, ** 30.14 na, 21 for John H. Clark (dem.) of the home of Mr. Felton ... Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Durand, of Bradner, Ohio, is L. F. Conrad. „ “ 42.09 August, 1904, Act III of “Julias Cie- The Clinton Republican Miss Marye Field is spending the week Cleveland. In the senate Hanna re Fred Widmayer visited their daughter, sar’ ’—Shakespeare. spending the winter with liis grand ­ W. C. Mallory, “ ...... 5109 Mrs. Archer Drnmm, of Lansing, Suu­ with her parents in Detroit. mother, Mrs. A. S. LaVan, and attend ­ Jesse Pepple, •* 38.M ceived 29 and Clark 4 votes. October, 1904, “Thanatopsis ”—Bry­ BOTH ONE YEAR Total schedule A ...... $ 827.52 day .... Mrs. Frank Coleman, who has Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Conant, of Owo6»o, ing school. Twenty thousand railway clerks In been visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. ant. FOR ONLY spent Sunday with H. R. Lewis. SCHEDULE B. United States, Canada and Mexico are Teachers, please save the above list Mrs. S. W. Phelps and son Elmore, Whipple, of Mason, returned (tome Mon ­ for reference. Nell Jenks, of Burton, spent Sunday are in Ann Arbor, where Elmore had an Paid agents and collectors...... 91.46 members of the new association day. witli her mother, Mrs. N. Jenks. “ Printing...... 130 88 The Moderator-Topics is at present operation performed upon an abcess iu “ Postage...... 183.98 formed by combining the National making a very excellent stndy of Canto Misses Rhea Snowden and Grace Vor- his head. He is on tiie gain. “ Office supplies...... 45.35 Railway Clerks' association and the V of “The Lady of the Lake.” $2.50 hees were in Shepardsville Monday. On account of the steam pipes being *• Office rent and heating ...... 150 00 Order of Railway Clerks of America. The eighth grade examination in read ­ Mrs. Geo. Parker visited her daughter, out of order at the schoolhonse, school “ Inlereat on loaaes ...... 280.34 This is the Greatest Newspaper “ Miscellaneous...... 17.35 When You Trade ing will be based on “Paul Revere ’s Bargain ever offered in Michigan.lichigan. j Mrs. E. L. nowe, in Price last week. is closed for this week. It is hoped that Total schedule B...... $ 889.36 THURSDAY. Ride. ” they may be repaired so that school can Sincerely. Never before was such an11 oppor- (/ A number of the young people attend ­ MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS. ed a party in Elsie, Monday evening. begin Monday. Portions of the walls of the ancient Theo . H. Townsend . tunity given onr readers,9 . „ JusVr How many assessments have been made during town of Spoleto have fallen and the at Schneider ’s J. A. Rose visited his brother, J. A. L. C. Cross left Saturday for Saginaw the tear? Answer-One. think of it, Michigan's Lett”' Rose in Lansing a few days last week. where he lias been offered a position What is the amoant of all the assessments made historic cathedral containing the fres­ during the yeerT Answer- $16,514 73. coes of Fra Filippo Lippi and his tomb Market, you get Newspaper, 1 Miss Eva French, of Doplain, spent with W. S. Wicks. If this position What is the rate per cent of such assessments REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS proves to be satisfactory, he will move on the property insured? Answer 2 mills per la in danger. THE DETROIT FREE PRESS Sunday with her uncle, W. W. Dennis. cent. his family there in a short time. the best meats Joseph Ftdswa and wife to Albert Mrs. Chas. Aldaffer and children, of What amount of losses or expenses sre allowed The commissioner of corporations j|ji THE CLINTON REPUBLICAN, Owosso, visited her mother, Mrs. Conroy. to accumulate before an assessment is levied? at Boston reports that 521 new cor­ Fedewa, of of wH of sw1* of Answer Ooe year’s. at the lowest* section 1. Westphalia...... $ 700 00 one year for only $ 2.50, Just half Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Burton, of St Johns North Ovid. Does the company, in making an assessment, porations. with a total capital stock William H. Cook and wife to Robert tbe price of Tbe Free Press alone. visited Mrs. Elizabeth Burton Wednes ­ provide for an* surplus fund over the actual authorized of $119,683,160, were H. Loving and wife, land on a fr of losses accrued! Yes. II so, how much? An*. — prices. nwViot section 28. Bath.., ______2.000 00 Send your orders to day. -Mr and Mrs. Geo. Lounsbury and $1000. formed under the laws of Massachu­ Mary K. Pincombe, et at, to Henry A. Mrs. Baker, of Shepardsville, has been daughter, Edua, of St. Johas, visited Wbat it the aggregate valuation of real prop­ setts during 1903. Boss, nek of nwV* of section 9, THE REPUBLICAN. erty iosuredbv tbe company? Answer —Not Watertown ...... 2,000 00 visting her son, Albert Baker, the past Nelson Lounsbury Saturday .... Glenn kept separated. As a result of threats against her Call on us St. Johna, Mich. week. Doyen is visiting relatives at Six Lakes. What proportion of damage or actual loss sus­ life, contained in anonymous letters, Edwin P. Waldron and wife to John tained on real property does the company McKinley, ef* of lots 11,12 and 18. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Goodnell, of Tra­ .... Mrs. Daggett, of Ovid, spent Sun ­ pay? Answer-It. Mme. Lillian Nordlea is hesitating and we can convince you. block 29, village of 8t John*...... 1 etc THE verse City, have been visiting relatives day with her mother, Mrs. Carpenter. W hat it the aggregate valuation of personal about starting from New York on her Bara R. Longcor and wif* to Frank G. CLEANSING in this place. ....John Myers returned home from property insured by tbe company? Answer — Pooley . a plea* of land on block 3, Ionia Monday .... Alvin Graham, of Not footed sa pa rate. announced concert tour, and her home PHONE 58 Shepardsville ...... —-______75 00 AND HEALING Mesdames C. E. Perry and J. D. Mar­ What proportion of damage or actual loss sus­ Is under constant protection of police­ Mrs. Frederika Naffer, et *1, to Charles CUBE FOB vin, of Toledo, visited relatives here Durand, is visiting at the home of O. E. tained on personal property does the com pany Burg what, s!4 of swH of section 3, Jones .... Miss Jennie Harvey and pay? Answer —M. men. especially assigned to that duty. 4.000 00 CATARRH over Sunday. Harold Crawford visited Mr. and Mrs. Are ail riaks examined before written? Ans ­ The directors of hte American Car SCHNEIDERS Mrs. E. T. Shallower is spending a few wer-Yea. By whom? Answer-Director or Sylvia Kieffer to Lewis J. Miller, lot R. Tompkins, of Green bush, a part of agent. , and Foundry company have declared 2$. block 1, Brown's Sub. Div. outlot weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Fred •J.” 8k. John*...... 40 00 last week....New books have been State of Michigan, Connty of Clinton as. the quarterly dividend for February Ely ’s Cream Bain Tyler, in Pewamo. ordered for the L. L. A., purchased with Dorr K. Stnwell, President, and Charles B. Alexander Crichton and wife to T. G. The churches are to give their Snnday Giffela, Secretary of said company, do, and each and May at the rate of Vk’per cent a MARKET 8. Jury, nek of nw)4 of section 8, Raff and pleasant to money acquired from the quill fund. ... for himself doth depose and sey, that they have quarter, or 2 per cent annually. Last Bingham...... 2.800 00 ate. Contains no in schools a sleigh-ride party, Saturday Delos Myers is doing fine. He is able read tba foregoing statement, and know the George H. Boyd, at *L to Byron 8. arioaa drug, afternoon at 2 o’clock. to be about with the aid of crotchet.... contents theieof, and they have good reason to year it was at the rate of 4 per cent. ST. JOHNS. Rowley and wif*, 2? ac es on n't of it it qoieklv absorbed. Mrs. Harry Turner, of Corunna, has John Myers has been sick the past week believe and do believe said statement to be The regular dividend was declared on section 23, Victor______:— 1,600 00 Gives relief at onoe. true. tbe preferred stock. William Sherman and wife to William It opens sad alaaasas ^™ \ been attending her mother, Mrs. 8. Rose, with la grippe. * DORR K. BTOWELL, President. William Wiekham and wife, land on COLO HEAD ' who has been ill with la grippe. CHARLES B.QIFFELS. Secretary. •*H of section 7, Watertown ...... 35010 Heal* and Protect, the Membrane. Restore, Sworn and subscribed to before mo at St. FRIDAY. Bt. Johns Iron Work* to William J. the Sense* of Tarte aad Smell. Large Size, 50 South Ovid Johns, in said state and connty, this 12th day Daggett, that part of lot 7, outlot of Januan, A. D., 1904. The appointment of Monslgnor No- ”B, lying south of Railroad street, oeate, at Dro^gtsta or by mail ; Trial Else, 10 ELY ‘brothers. M Warren Street, New Yorf. Saturday night a son came to gladden EDWARD L. DOOLINQ. Notary Public, znleda, former archbishop of Manila, HEALTH 8t. Johas______1 etc Women as Well ms Men 41-2t Clinton county. Mien. M lobar I Bertram and wifa to Miehwl the home of Mr. and Mrs Geo. Nich­ My commission expires Bept. 17, 1907. as archbishop of Valencia. Is widely Walts, Jr., I acre of land on wH of commented on in Rome. The new po­ *1 don't think wo oonld s#M of sactioo 11, Dallas ...... —..... 150 00 Are Made. Miserable by olas.... Mrs. Morris Dilts’ sisters, bom without Thedford’e 1 Caak’i Tablets. Gladys and Grace, and also a oousin are sition hy tradition entitles Mgr. No- Draught. Wo have wood it to tho \ Kidney Trouble. visiting her.... Farmers have Secured a Keport of Pomona- zaleda to the red hat, and if this hon ­ fully for over two year, with tho Scratch, scratch, scratch; unable to WSSrszTOnly known safe reliable regale- fine crop of ice this winter. or Is bestowed upon him the sacred boot of rooolto. I hrro not had a attend to bumne** during the day or tocroo which women eaa depend doctor in tho bonao for that loagth J “ in lAe hour and time «/need.” college will have a member whose of ttmo. It la a dootor fa Itoolf and deep during the night. Itching piles— 1 Doctor 1 ■ free e>ooimitation hour*, Clinton County Pomona Grange met always rowdy to ataka a porooa woB horrible plague. Doan ’* Ointment cure*, Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis ­ anti-American sentiment Is well mdb^y-JAMBS HALL, Jaok- W 1 to 4, afternoon*. Sender*. 10 courages and lessens ambition; beauty, vigor Victor. with Bengal Grange, Wednesday, Jan ­ Never foils. AAt any drag store, 50 eta. / J toL Imdiaa. asad 4 eeota poat- and cheerfulness soon uary <1, 1904. Fine sleighing and a pleas­ known. ( \ amforJVwSMMk. Address ant day called out a good crowd. Six Plans have been perfected for a con ­ / X tk* Dwcheea TabWt'a- disappear when the kid ­ Tlte farmers are getting good ioe from Becanae this great medicine tn Galling cards at Republican Office. Room S—No. M Woodward A*e..D * toult, Nias neys are out of order the Montague lake. granges were represented. solidation of twenty-three of the large relieve* stomach pains, frees the or diseased. The officers were installed by Mrs. express companies within a radius of Mm. Will Moore has been visiting her Estella Dills in a very fine manner. constipated bowel* and invigor­ Kidney trouble has sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Post. ten miles of Boston. The organizers ate* the torpid liver and weak­ become so prevalent □ Mrs. Jelvia Anderson, Pomona dele ­ ened kidney* A sunrise party was given Mr. and gate to state grange, had a splendid re intend gradually to take in every city that It is not uncommon and large town of Massachusetts and for a child to be born Mrs. Albaugn at her father’s home last >rt of Michigan state grange doings. 1 afflicted with weak kid ­ Friday evening. Beaing this fine report read was the have the company supply the bulk of the business for the electric street neys. If the child urin ­ Thomas Plankett wm taken with a next thing to attending state grange. Ho Doctor ates too often, if the stitch in his back while getting hogs Mrs. Ellen Stewart, Master of Bengal railway freight carrying system. The urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child ready for market one day last week and Grange, welcomed Pomona in a very new corporation will be rnpitallxed at {* neocot* ty in the home where CANDY reaches an age when it should be able to and he lav two hours in the snow before cordial manner. A bountiful dinner $1,000,000 Thedford ’s Black-Draught it control the passage, it is yet afflicted with his cries for help brought any one to his And supper was furnished by Bengal kept. Families living In the bed-wetting, depend upon it. the cause of rescue. Grange. country, mile* from any physi­ Pomoua will meet with Gannisonville SATURDAY. cian, have been kept tn health GO to Rockwell's for your Candy. the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first A singing class will be organized this The commissioner of internal rev ­ step should be towards the treatment of week Thursday evening at the Congre- Grange, February 8, 1904. for years with thia medicine aa these important organs. This unpleasant Mrs. 0. L. Pearce , Lecturer. enue has decided that it Is permissi­ their only doctor, Thedford ’s iotial church by Mum Helen Whee- Block-Draught core* bilions- Wc have the finest assort ­ trouble is due to a diseased condition of the Ck, of St. Johns, who will give two Pomona meetings for 1904: Gunnison ble for state prisons to manufacture kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as evenings this week, vis. Thursday and ville, February 8; South Riley, March tobacco or cigars for Its own inmates ne*a, dyspepsia, colds,jdtill* and most people suppose. fever, boa blood, headaches, ment in the city at Friday. It is hoped that manymy willi 2nd; Bingham, April 27th; Hickory, without paying license. diarrhoea, constipation, colie Women as well as men are made mis­ avail themselres of this opportuaftj. May 25th; Elsie, June 29th; Victor, President Roosevelt has been chosen, erable with kidney and bladder trouble, August 24th; picnic in August; Eagle, sad almost every other ailment the lowest and both need the same great remedy. If he can be secured, to deliver the because the stomach, bowel* CHOICE or WESTERN ROUTES September 21st; Essex. October 28th; principal oration at the semi-centen ­ liver and kidneys so nearly con ­ The mild and the immediate effect of Dewitt, November 23rd ; Olive, Decem­ trol the health. 7 prices. Swamp-Root is soon realized. It Is sold via tnr. ber 21st nial Jubilee of the University of Wis­ by druggists, in fffty- Chief., Milwaukee A St. PmI Hallway Committees appointed for Pomona; consin next June. It is thought he oent and one dollar In planning your western trip why not Finance, Theo H. Townsend, George will accept. Try our Brick Ice Cream. sizes. You may have a take advantage of the offer of the Chic- Pike and Tyler Hill ^committee on by­ Inquiry Into the reaeons for so ad ­ THEDFORD’S sample bottle by mail , Milwaukee A St. Paul Railway to laws, Jerome Dills, Elmer Lank ton aud vance in grain and produce shipping free, also pamphlet tell- __ _ Xw you a choice of routes? The South­ J. W. Kntieet; good of order, Mrs. O. gate* tn December, 1998, was begun ing ail about it, including many of the west Limited, Chicago to Kansas City; L. Pearce, Mrs. E. Redfern and Mrs. G. by the interstate commerce com mis­ thousands of testimonial letters received the Overland Limited, Chinago to Oma­ Lnnkton. sion at Chicago Friday, freight agent* RocMfeH’s c*n^K.n from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer ha and San Francisco, and Tne Pioneer A Co.. Binghamton. N. Y., be sure and •Vif.’P railroad* being examined, BLACK- Limited, Chicago to St. Paul and Min mention this paper. Jennie Stitzer. Omaha— b R**e* have been posted i neapolis, offer a variety of mutes and gained thirtr-flve pounds in Don ’t make any mistake, bat remem­ excellence in service and equipment not Nothing did roe any good of tbe Re*' to Wm. 5ladc. ber the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kil­ obtainable elsewhere. Complete infor “Hollister’s Rocky Moan ending. Pa.. tMufs^ mer’s Swamp-Root, and the address, motion regarding these three trav ­ blessing to sickly gj|n Jen. 11. the elled mads free E>n request J . T* *... Binghamton, N. T., on every bottle. /o!' /

THE CLINTON REPUBLICAN, ST. JOHNS, MICH., JANUARY 14 11)04.

* The Republican. 1 1 ■■ Kl verside.—(DeWitt.) OIJE ROBBER WAS RUN OVER E. M. Curtis spent Thursday iu Mil- Farmer Beat Off Two Highwaymen letts. % at a Lonely Spot. Nw UBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT Coughing Mrs. Ada Webb spent Saturday in Menominee, Mich., Jan. 13.—Two nog ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN. Lansing. j INVENTORY SALE AT* *>!« masked men attempted to hold up •* I was given up to die with Frank Stabler, of loosing, was in Thomas Neveaux, a well-known farm ‘"'OLEMAH 0. VAUGHAN, Publisher. quick consumption. I then began town Tuesday. to use Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. I Mrs. W. MoLouth is confined to her er of Coleman, Monday night at a lonely spot on the Peshtigo road, as eras ot Sobecrlption. $1.00 per V*»r. improved at once, and am now in home by illness. perfect health.”— Cbss. E. Hart- John Brink is putting down a drive he was returning home from Mar­ Rot*red at th* poetofflce at St. Johns, Mich- 1, Gibbstown, N. Y. well on tiis place in this village. inette. Iruf-oa. for transportation through th* mail as Mrs. L M. Dryer, of Bath, was a guest Neveaux was driving a team hitched (.oond class matter. to a sleigh. Just as he was passing a It’s too risky, playing of Mrs. O. B. Dills Tuesday night. NOBLE BVRNETT’S Henry N. Webb is moving into his place on the road which was lined ou gjr (M Senator M. A. Hanna , of Ohio, was with your cough. house in this vicinity from Williamstou. both sides by brush and tree#, a man j-elected for a term of rix years yoster- The first thing you Mesdames Carrie Brazee, Frank Mann sprang out of the hushes ffom elfch fty. He had a very large majority. and Abbie Dills spent Saturday in Lans ­ side of the road and attempted to know it will be down ing. grab the horses’ bridles. The animals I Gi'bes Everobody a Chance to cBuy a Mrs. Gerda Deeg, of Lansing, spent reared and at a fierce cut of the whip deep in your lungs and Saturday with her parents, J. E. Jayne they dashed forward on a dead run. the play will be over. Be­ and wife." One of the robbers was knocked 1Bunch of Good Stuff at gin early with Ayer's Anna Martzke returned to I^tusing down and run over, the other attempt­ Monday, after spending the holidays at ed to get Into the sleigh. The farmer Congressman Fordnky in trod tc d a Cherry Pectoral and stop her home. succeeded in beating him off with his ill granting a pension of $12 a month to Low Figures. the cough. Miss Josephine Hollister, of Detroit, whip, whereupon the man pulled a re­ l“S>r [11 widows of civil war veterans, provid- is the guest of J. S. Bard and family volver and fired. Neveaux ducked the VJs ng the widows are over BO years old, Tim* tlui 1 2Sc., Me.. SI. All Smftete. this week. bullets by lying down In the bottom Mesdames Esther Williams and Jen ­ Our Cloak, Suit and Fur Department is full of good JIl — Consult your doctor. If h* »»y* tsk* it, of the sleigh. The highwaymen es­ then do s* he *sy*. If he tell* yon sot nie Carrier, of Lausiug, spent Saturday caped. styles, which you can buy at almost your own price, j, William R. Heahst , son of oue of the to tak* It, th*n don’t tak* It. II* knows. in DeWitt. rly California bonanza millionaire min- Mar*— u» w»nwith mhim. ^ We ^ are^ willing. w--- Mrs. Livonia Willard is staying at the RESCUED HIS DAUGHTER. as we mean to close this line almost entirely before , owner of the New York Journal, home of J. W. Gunnison, caring for his sale closes. We have a large and beautiful selection of cago American, and other Yellow wife, who is ill. Hia Mr. and Mrs. Walter Emmons, of St. Heroic Deed of a Farmer—Lost Journals from the Atlantic to the Paci­ HAPTIST NOTES. House and Contents. fic, is ont for the democratic nomination Johns, were the guests of£)r. and Mrs. Sanford Thursday. Homer, Mich., Jan. 13.—Melville for the presidency, and the indications All regular services next Sunday as Two sleigh loads of Lansing people Chase, a prosperous farmer of Eck- are that he will cot quite a figure in the usual. ______LACE CURTAINS were entertained at Joe’s Tavern Mon ­ ford township, about four mile3 from coming convention. Hearst loyally sup­ UNITED BRETHREN. day Tuesday evenings. Homer, lost his house and all its con in all grades from a 50c per pair Nottingham to a $10 ported Bryan and has the favor and Clayton Woodruff, Mrs. Chadwick, tents by fire Monday night about mid ­ support of the latter; he is a good or­ Services for next Sunday will be held Mrs. B. Moses, Mrs. C. Ingram and Ed ­ asasioiiows: follows: Bengal^neugai, 10:80m.au a. m;iu, Westm gar Cliue are on the sick list. night. The loss will be about $2,500, Brussels Net. Our stock of ganiser and has been at it for several partly covered by Insurance. Bengal, 2:80 p m; Bingham, 7:15 p. m. Miss Maud White spent Friday in TABLE LINENS, TOWELS, NAPKINS, HOSIERY. UNDERWEAR, years; lie is president of a line of demo ­ Quarterly meeting will lie held Tu'ues- Lansing, and in tho evening enjoyed a His little girl Agnes, about 12 years cratic clubs that cover all the country ; day afternoon at 1:801:80 p. ni.m. at the BenB« ­ sleigh ride from the M. A. C. to Bath. old, slept upstairs, and when Mr. BLANKETS, DRESS OOODS. TRIMHINGS, OUTINGS, he has almost unlimited money to as­ gal church. Communion services will Among the many improvements in Chase went to awaken her he found sist delegates to attend the convention. be held the following Sunday. this village, a bakery will be opened to the stairs burned. Running out doors, BATS, FEATHERS, PILLOWS, WRAPPERS, NIGHT ROBES, in scant attire, he Beized a burning StrangerCompliments things than theFordney. nomination of the public Thursday, by N. A. Bennett Hearst have occurred. CONGREGATION A I. CHURCH NOTES and wife. ladder and put it to the upstairs bed ­ GLOVES, MITTENS, SHAWLS, KNIT OOODS, PETTICOATS, The Michigan Farmer compliments The ladies of the Dewitt Improve ­ room window and found the little girl Hon. Joseph W. Fordney on his brave The annual meeting of the Woman ’s ment Club will give a leap year party at asleep, but safe. She was taken out is still complete and you can find what you want if stand in the reciprocity question, be­ Association was held Tuesday afternoon Joe’s Tavern Friday evening, January and in five minutes the house fell. Mr. cause “he spoke his mind like a man of this week at the home of the presi­ 22. Bill 60c. who has one of his own, and believes in dent, Mrs. J. S. Wolcott. Officers for Chase is quite severely burned about Z you come soon. standing by the interests of those he was the new year were elected, reports were Woodruff brothers opened their bank the hands and face. eleoted to represent. ” The Beet Sugar made and other important business to the public January 4. which is situ­ Gazette has already voiced the same transacted. The reports showed a year ated in the Hammond building on CONVICTS DID VALIANT WORK. sentiments and takes pleasure in repeat­ of successful enterprises and efficient Bridge streot. ing them.—The Beet Sugar Gazette. work, and plans are now being laid for Loyd Ward, of Lansing, was the guest of Jerry Dills Saturday and Sunday and $50,000 Fire at Marquette Penitentiary A report from Washington states that the work of the new year. The follow­ Monday. the sugar trust, enraged at the attacks ing officers were elected: President, also Jay Becker, of Okemos, visited him SHELL THE CITY. made upon it during the discussion over Mrs. H. M. Perrin; vice president, Mrs. from Saturday until Monday. Marquette, Mich., Jan. 12.—Fifty the Cuban reciprocity treaty, by Con­ M. Woodard; secretary, Mrs. L. E. Victor Boichot, who has been in and thousand dollars ’ worth of property at Many Killed and Wounded In Fierce Don*t miss this; it will be a great night.* gressman Fordney, of Saginaw, lias se­ Ware; treasurer, Mrs. N. Stone. The around Dewitt, for several days making the Marquette penitentiary went up Fight at San Domingo. lected a Saginaw man with which to next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. his farewell visit, leaves soon for St. in smoke at^ a fire which burned for San Domingo, Friday, Jan. 8. —Rev ­ beat him at the next election in that dis ­ W. Simonson, January 26. Louis, Mo., where he has aposition. two hours. The blaze broke out in the trict. We doubt very ninch, however, The regular services of the church olutionists continue to fire shells into Several from Dewitt grange attended basement of the cigar shop through the city and several private dwellings if the trust can handle the farmers in will be held next Sunday as follows: Pomona grange at Bengal Wednesday. some unknown cause, and within five Opera House, that district as easily as it has congress­ Morning praise and preaching at 10:30 Mesdames F. Dryer and A. Dills were have been damaged. The revolution ­ 1 men, and we think its efforts will be in a. m., theme of sermon, “The Lower guests at Millard Pike’s Wednesday minutes the entire structure was In ists have defeated General Castillo at vain. It would be a calamity to have a Lights,” or “Christian Conduot Glorify­ night from grange. flames. Only the fact that convicts San Cristobal, capturing two cannon man with the honesty and courage of ing God; ” Sunday school at 12:00 m., Carl VanFleet, Edward Schavey, were in their cells eating dinner is and a considerable quantity of arms TUESDAY, JAN. 19 Mr. Fordney beaten by a representative subject, “Jacob’s Sin and Flight;” believed to have prevented disastrous Christian Kndt avor meeting at 6:00 p. m. Mrs. Josie McLouth and daughters and amm)|pltion. Many were killed of the sugar trust.—Michigan Farmer. Merle and Lucile attended the organ re­ loss of life, so rapidly did the flames and wounded iu a fierce fight last A LECTURE, ENTITLED topic, “How May I Overcome my Temp­ spread. tations?” Leader Miss Zoe A. Wal- cital at the M. E. church in St. Johns night.* LEARN TO LIVEAND MVETO LEARN. bridge. The evening preaching service Monday night, returning home Tuesday. As It was, the men were admitted San Pedro de Macoria is quiet. The Gerrv Dills took a sleigh load of his to the yard, and there they not only Mr. Editor : That another individ ­ will be omitted on account of special situation here remains unchanged, but ual could arise in the broad light of services at the M. E. church. schoolmates for a ride and to spend the behaved admirably but did gallant matters are complicated because it is history 670 yeara after the birth of The Handbooks for 1904, containing the evening with Pansy Peabody Satur­ work in fighting the blaze. impossible to foresee the duration of Chapters from My life day evening. Among the party were Christ at so late a day, and establish prayer-meeting topics and other valuable the revolution or Its outcome. Busi­ such a wide spread religiou seems quite matter, have come and will be handed Henry Moinet, of Olive; Jay Becker, of TRIAL IN PROGRESS. out at prayer-meeting Thursday evening. Okemos. and Llovd Ward, of Lansing ness in general Is suffering in conse­ remarkable. This is an indication that quence. he must have been a remarkable man. There will be a Men ’s Club meeting at Alderman Ellen First In the Water ------BEING THE LIFE STORY OF-—^ Such was Mohammed, whom1 religion the church Monday evening at 8 o’clock. Washington- extended over the countries of Persia, Deal Cases. LEFT TO SUBORDINATES. Grand Rapids, Mich., J&n. 13.—Tues­ Asia Minor, Egypt, Northern Africa Mrs. James Boyle aud Andrew Boyle and Asiatic Turkey. He was born in are sick with severe colds...... One of day afternoon a Jury was secured in Building Commissioner Knew Nothing CAPT. CHAS. H. MANLEY Mecca, Arabia, and lived to be 63 years LOCAL MARKETS Herm Brown ’s little boys is quite sick. the superior court for the trial of Ald ­ of Construction of Theater. old. He. too, likq Buddha and Confucius ..Charley Ziglar has returned north erman Jacob Ellen in the water deal Chicago, Jan. 13.—Building Commis­ had 160,000,000 followers and has that again on account of.poor health; he has case, and the court adjourned. The sioner George Williams was the chief Told by himself. Illustrated by 120 magnifi- many at the present time, which seems been spending the holidays with his par the more surprising. He claimed to be Prices paid by St. Johns buyers. jury was placed In charge of two court witness Tuesday in the Inquest over cient instantaneous photographs depicting his a prophet and wrote a bible called the Coi rooted every Thursday. ents .....Rev. F. Bailey commenced pro­ officials, who will be with It constant ­ the victims of the Iroquois theater tracted meetings at the Washington E. ly until the completion of the trial. \ Koran, written an he says, by inspira ­ V. church, Sunday night..... Jim Hyde fire. He said that he personally knew career in America, Africa, England and Russia. tion. Mohammeden writers claim that GRAIN. is getting ont timber for a large base­ The case opened this morning and nothing of the construction of the ’ he possessed the power to have prolong- Wheat—white, 81c; red, 84c. ment barn .....The County-line Aid So­ I.ant K. Salsbury was the first wit­ building save what knowledge he had ’ ed his life, that the angel Gabriel gave Oats—35c. ciety will be entertained by Mrs. John ness. obtained from an Inspector. He de­ ’ .Jhun his choice of life or death whereup- Corn —20p—22c. Rye—Me. Ziglar. all are requested to come and clared that Inspector Laughlin of his .'he'fhe chose death, and by an angel he Bean* —handpicked, per bu., $1.40- $1.50; un ­ enjoy themselves ..... Mr. and Mrs. W. Separated After Fifty Years. department had reported the theater The McIntosh Imperial Electric Arc the‘ thrown into spasms which soon picked. .40 $1.25. W. Williams visited Elige Bovee, of rvimuinated in death, leaving ten widows VEGETABLES, FRCITS. ETC. Owosso, Mich., Jan. 13.—Judge as being in proper shape. Ithaca, last Thursday. Their health is Smith Tuesday granted a separation, Xh/in onrn his loss Six of his wives died Potato** —60c per bn. very ranch improved. SCIOPTICON ,~ifore him, and from five he was di- Becte—25c per bn. but not a decree of divorce, in the Driggs Fined $10,000. Parsnip* — 50c-80e per bu. Mr. Ruben Stanley, an old resident forced, making twenty-one wives in all. Turnip*-25c per bu. of Bridgeville, who for a few years has case of Catherine vs. Jacob Hathaway New York, Jan. 13.—Ex-Congress­ will be used, which is capable of projecting a “The Mussulman faith teaches there Btjnatn —le—fV4c per lb. lived in Lansing, passed away one day of Owosso. The defendant still retains man Edmund H. Driggs of Brooklyn is but one God and Governor of the Un ­ Carrots—25c per bn. the legal title to his house. Mrs. was Tuesday sentenced to imprison ­ picture 40 feet in diameter. iverse, who produced all things from Apple* —85c. last week; the remains will be taken to nothing, who never begat any person PRODUCE. the Eureka cemetry for burial beside Hathaway has possession, and her ment of one day In Raymond street » whatever, as He himself was never be­ Batter—15c—l$e per lb. his wife, who died a few years ago. .... husband may not visit her or molest Jail and to a fine of $10,000. Driggs Egga—27c —2$c per do*. Eva Crandel returned home Monday, her in any way unless he is invited to was convicted of accepting money, gotten by another, that we must believe Lard —9c per lb. alter spending a few days in Dnrand. with our hearts and confess with our Honey —dark, 10c; white, ItS*. come. Hathaway is 75, his wife 71 while a congressman-elect, for secur­ Admission by Ticket, 15c MEATS. ..Mrs. Joe Stranser and daughter, months that Moliammed is the prophet, Neva, are sick at this writing. years cf ag:. They have been married ing a government contract for the '"md that tiis revealed truth has been Beef, lire weight—$3 $1.50. Beef, dreaeed — $5.00--$6 00 fifty year;-. Until the past year they purpose of automatic cashiers from transmitted to os through the Koran. Veal cal roe. alire-$6—$6.50 lived teg illier and got along fairly the Brandt-Dent Co. for Ihe postoffice Children under 12, 10c. That there will be a literal resurrection, Veal ealre*. dreaeed —7e —Be. GOWN GOSSIP. department. that the first who will arise upon earth Hogs, alive —$4—$4.40 well.______Hog*, dressed —$6— 5.50 will be Mohammed, that all will come Lamb., alive- $4.00-$6.00 Small toques are entirely covered Reserved Seats, 25c. to Judgment and Mohammed will inter ­ Two Killed In Terrific Explosion. Mutton, dr**o*a-7c. | with late sotiHon leaves nml fruits. THIMBLE PARTY Peoria, 1U-. Jan. 13.—A message just cede for the wicked, who do not accept Rabbits—60c a dosen. The bats of the season demand plen ­ Doors Open 7:00 p. m. Commences 7:30. him as their leader and spiritual guide.” HAY AND STRAW. received from Edwards Station an To attain to parity and holiness on earth, No. 1 Timothy —$7.87.50. ty of soft flnfflness in the manner of Mrs. K.G. Allison Entertained I Julies nounces the blowing up of one of the the faith enjoin* perfect cleanliness, fre­ No. 2 Timothy —$6.0i.00 $6.56. wearing the bnlr. Wednesday Afternoon. POULTRY, HIDES AND WOOL. buildings of the plant of the Buckeye quent prayers, /he giving of alms, fast­ (Corrected by Byron Danley.) Many of the new waists are extreme­ Powder Co., completely wrecking one ly ornate In design. They have enor ­ nee ing, and many other forms and ceremon ­ Pat Hen* —7c. Mrs. R. G. Allison gave » thimble of the buildings. William Juatin gnd ies, some of which seem. to have been Spring Dock*- 8c mous sleeves, with ruffles upon ruffles party to thirty ladies at her pretty home, borrowed from the Christian faith, Mo­ Fat Turkey* -12e. I^eonard Shaller were Instantly killed. Also at FOWLER on MONDAY, January 18th Spring Chicken* —7c-8c. of lace or chiffon. Naturally these corner of Oakland and Cass streets, Wed ­ The shock was plainly felt here, a dis hammed being the prophet instead of Geeae, alive —7c. waists are reserved for dressy occa­ nesday afternoon, in honor of her sister, Christ. Through a premonition that he Geeee. d resaed-rfe. Mrs. Harrv Abbott, of Shepherd, and tance of sixteen miles, while all win ­ 5 was nearing his end on earth, he deliv ­ B**f HIM* —6. sions. dows within a radius of two miles And $ on WEDNESDAY, January 20th Homo Hide* $2.00 $2.50. By a singular contradiction of ideas oousin, Miss Florence Sherman, of Dun ­ ered his farewell sermon to his followers, Deacon Skint —25 -50c. two very popular trimmings for win ­ kirk, N. Y. Dainty refreshments were were broken. I saying: “I return to him who sent me, Calf Skies—7e. served. arid my last command to yon is. that you Tallow—XX to «X*. . _____ ter hats will be fur and flowers. Boses Sheep Pelt*, estimated wash wool 2Se per lb. Deported by Military. -a* — love, honor and uphold each other in the and other blossoms are developed In Victor, Col., Jan. 13.—John Kish, T. faith and belief in the Koran. Mv life Byron Danley buys live poultry the richest of velvets aud satins and YEARLY CLUBBIHC RATE8 T. Thomas. F. F. Sergeant and C. A. (Watertown Center. has been for your good, and so will be my every week day In the year. Full are well suited to wear with winger death, ” after which he returned to Me­ Clinton Republican and New York Jones have been escorted outside the market vfflue paid at all times. materials. county limits of Victor, Col., by order dina, sickened and died Jane 8,683, from White lace insertions five inches wide Tribune Farmer...... $1.80 Mrs. Joe Lonier is no better...... Miss the effects of poison given him by an en ­ Clinton Republican and Semi- of the military authorities. The first Hattie Kinney spent Saturday and Sun ­ emy three years before. He died in the Galling cards at The Republican . are greatly In demand for lace ▼’slats. named is alleged to be an agitator afcd day with her sister, Mrs. KirkConrad...... They are not exactly cheap, but are. Weekly Detroit Jonrnal...... $1.66 •out of his favorite wife, in a house ad ­ Clinton Republican and Semi- the last three are charged with living Mrs. Earl Wells spent the latter part of joining the mosque, and where his re­ on the whole, more economical In the Idle lives. last week visiting friends in Saranac ...... mains lie buried today. _R. TH SEMI ANN UAL STATEMENT making up than the all over laces, be Weekly Detroit Free Press...... $1.66 Charlie Plowman, of-8t. Louis, is here 28 aides being rather more effective. —New Clinton Republican and Detroit on business .....Mr. and Mrs. Bliss were Daily Jonrnal ...... $2.96 Jury Secured In Machen Trial. in St. Johns Monday and Tuesday on Why Not ■----£o*uph J. Fisher, for whom the Mar­ York Post. ______” Washington. Jan. 13.—The work of shall authorities have been looking ST. JOHNS BUILDIRC AND Clinton Republican and Detroit business ..... B F. Kinney and W. M. Evening Newa (Daily)...... $2.96 impaneling a jury In the trial of Aug Kinney, of Lansing, spent Sunday with for the past ysar, has been captured COLLEGE AND SCHOOL. ust W. Machen, the Groff Broe. an«Y)pje># kind frieod* aad oeigtihor* la Florida who *o ereem, *w**t or eour, sod lam than 8 minute*' Rhe-jCandidly, do you pain Dr. Thomas' Kolectric devoted f eared her thr<>a«h ulekne** *ed time required *n complete tb* operstioa. gold -d : WELLS & MORGA hla opportunltleqtM^o fools ousehold remedy. death. end guaranteed b, .1 whether I appear well MR. AND MBS. A. V. COOK AND FAMILY. J. F. OAMbc. Agt. ter. ------Co. tton does not «„ i*ej l.on*tag M. $., 8T.g JOHN*, men Inf. He will Sod out )sSfe» /* ^npUkviCAN office. *Itt D L TI1E CLINTON REPUBLICAN, ST. JOHNS, MICH., JANUARY IT, 1WI4. The Republican. ^BREVITIES; O. O. VAUGHAN, Publisher. GEORGE H. CHAPMAN'S

TERMS I $1.00 Per Veer. THAT WILL INTEREST YOUiuu | JOB WORK. Insure with D. L. Hunt. Every kind of book and job piintiDff. Extraordinary Inducements ADVERTISING. Umbrellas at Allison ’s jewelry store. Oar Advertitiog Rate* are 1SS cauta per Int-h for each insertion for three mouth* or more. Go to Geo. Cooper's for bean pickers. 1ft cent* per Inch for each insertion for In Winter Cloaks, Suits, lee* thao three mouth*. Baslucss notice* Mrs. John McCracken is sick. Are cent* per liue for each insertion. Editor ­ ial notice* ten cent* Paul Seibert returned to Detroit, Fri­ Business card*. $1 00 per line per year. day. Marriage, birth and death notice* inaerted free. Furs, Waists and Skirts Obituaijr comment*. reeolutioDH, card of R. S. Jeffries was in Dnruinl on busi­ thank*, etc., will he oharged for at the rate ness Friday. of Are cen t* por line. Correspondence containing local new* I* solici- Charles Montgomery visited his mother The extremely low price advantages afforded on all our »od from all parts of the county. in Owosso over Sunday. Anonymous communication* not inserted under ready-to-wear garments cannot be over-emphasized. At such any circumstances. Miss Blanche Freeman, of Flint, spent Announcements of lodge end society meetings, Sunday with her mother. entertainments, etc., will he charged for at a time statements of fact sound like exaggeration. Careful Are cent* per line. Mrs. M. A. Messer, of Fowler, was in St. Johns shopping Tuesday. shoppers know the difference and are convinced only by com­ H. Clark spent a few days with friends BUSINESS CARDS. in Clio the latter jiart of the week. parison of values. We invite comparison. We don ’t wish to D. L. Hunt, of Saginaw, was in St. MUSIC TEACHER8. Johns the latter part of the wock. carry wearing apparel from season to season. We do busi­ ARIOjT k Ld ODGE. VOCAL AND IN Mrs. Charles Alldoffer is visiting her ness in the present —rather take a loss today than wait a M ■trnmental Music. Over Spaulding A Co. mother, Mrs. M. L. Conroy, iu Ovid. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Waldron, of Sagi­ year for the profit. ATTORNEYS. naw, spent Sunday with Mrs. R. M. Steel. NORTON A JAMISON. A TTORNEY8 AT LAW, OFFICE IN THE Emerson Bishop, little son of Chas. L. to. Clinton Block. Bishop, of Greenbush, is ill with pneu ­ monia. 243 CLOAKS AT ASTONISHING PRICES PERKIN A BALDWIN. Miss Lucile McAuliffe is spending a ttorneys at law , money loaners and Real Estate Ageuta. Office over few days with friends in Owosso and ■'n r Chapman'sA Shoe Store, Clinton Are., St. Johns. Detroit. r -'t r r Norena Weller visited her grand- Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3 e. a e. l. walbridge . attorneys . and money loaners St. Jonus. Michigan. nts in Ionia from Friday until H oiiday. One lot ^-lenjjth coats, One lot tight and loose- One lot of Monte Carlos One lot Ladies ’ and Mis­ LTON * MOINKT. Mrs. H. W. Paine is spending a few colors castor, black and titling 27-inch coats, colors ses’ coats in loose and tight A TTORNEY8 AT LAW ST. JOHNS,MICH., days in Muskegon on business acid visit ­ in black, castor and blue— xjl Office over Geo. H. Chapman's store. red, blue, black and castor, ing friends. ‘'ray, heavy satin lined, sold some of our best coats— fitting, newest styles shown, • OOOLINO A KELLEY. Fred Strnble returned to Phillips, nearly all are lined with worth from $19.75 to $-2.- TTORNEYS AT LAW,ST. JOHNS, MICH. Wis., Monday, after a ten days ’ visit at $15 to $22.50, on sale worth from $15 to $20, on Office on Walker street east. Skinner satin, worth $10 to 50—to close out at the low A with friends. at sale at T EARLE BROWN. ATTORNEY AT LAW. Mrs. Althea Shephard, of Ovid, spent $15, sale price, price of J. Money to loan. Office Clinton Block. Saturday with her grandmother, Mrs. $4.98 WM. N. STOCKER Herbert Estes. $ 3.98 ENSION ATTORNEY. PATENT ATTOR- Mrs. O. F. Patterson returned Tues­ $7.98 $9 98 P ney and Notary Public. Office at Stocker’s day from a throe weeks visit with friends J L Bazaar, St. Jolius.Mich at Oak Grove. J V J K.. PHYSICIANS. Mrs. Fred Drews, of Greenbush, has recovered from an illness of several i W. HODSKIN GALE, M. D. weeks duration. FFICK OVER STATE BANK. NIGHT The mother of Dr. Joseph Mountain, Childrpn’s ) We 0,fer one lot of Children’s Coats, all shades, all We have some two hundred Skirts-- 0 Calls at The Steel. Office Hour* 11 to 12 ‘ , sizes, that sold at $2.75 to $4.50, to close at the low L exdies* m., 1 to 3 and 7 to9 p. m. formerly of this place, was buried iu . l, walking, silk and dress skirts--to be sold Howell, Thursday. B. DODGE. M. D., SURGEON AND Garments price ot...... $ 1.50 i at a ...... BIG REDUCTION • Homoeopathic Physician. Office and resi­ Mrs. Mary Mortz, of Fowler, attended Skirts Jdence over Spaulding A Co's Hardware Store.the organ recital, Monday evening, at the Methodist church. DR. 8. K. GILLAM, M. D. HY8ICIAN AND 8URGEON, OFFICE AND Mrs. George Valentine and daughter, It’s business prudence to make these big reductions. We made our profits at the beginning of the residence west of Court House. Office Thelma, of Ovid spent Saturday with Phoars 1 to 4 p. m., from 7 to 9 p. m. Mrs. W. W. Simonson. season. We gain by it in the end. You profit by it now. Read on —read every line. HENRY PALMER, M. D. Charles E. Allen, of Pontiac, was a HYSICIAN AND BCBGEON, opthamolo- guest at the home of C. W. Carter the P gist and general practitioner. Office over latter part of the week. Ladies* Hant s Drug Store. Honrs 10 to 12 a. m. and 2 The new steel ceiling in the Comity Scarfs MARY P. HAVENS M. D., Treasurer's office at the court house adds Fur Jackets FFICE HOURS 9:00 TO 11SJ0 A. M„ »:00 to the beauty of the room. and Boas Oto i:00 p. m. Ladles ’ diseases a specialty. Mrs. Elizabeth Walters, of Ovid, was Ladies' Electric Seal Jackets in St. Johns on business Tuesday, and a DENTISTS. that sold at $40 you can buy guest of Mrs C. E. Knapp. We still have a good as ­ “cTeTcorbin . m. d .. d . D. 8. Miss Elizabeth Burleson was called to at r\ RADUATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF Swartz Creek, Mouday, by the death of YJT Michigan. Thirty years experience in St. $29 sortment of Fur Boas, and in Johns. Trust entirely to his taste. abillt* ’* 0,n h‘ her grandfather, J. W. Rock. Lined with Skinner guaran­ icleace, and you will get the nearoat ®PP™cb Mr. Ed. Butler was here from Wiscon ­ teed Satin. order to convert them into possible to perfection of respite in dentistry. sin a short time last week, the guest of Ladies' Near Seal Jackets ARTHUR CORBIN, D. D. 8. Mrs. T. C. Butler and family. cash will give you bargains BROWNS, "BRIDGE WORK’’ (TEETH Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilcox were guests that sold at $50 at C without plates) and all latest processes. the first of the week at the home of Mr. that you will appreciate. and Mrs. J. Kneeland, of Owosso. $39 THOMAS 8. MANN, D. I>. 8. NOTICE OUR. REMNANT TABLE. OFFICE OVER STOCKER'S BAZAAR. Mrs. Carrie Stubbs, of Fowler, spent The BEST there ia--regular a few days the latter part of the week $55 Jacket at We have them from with her brother, Frank Gregory. At this time of the year we have remnants in all departments, and have arranged them on UNDERTAKERS. • Mrs Carissa Ordway went to Owosso, $45 tables in center of the store. You can save money and they are very desirable. $1.75 to $22.50 1 HULL, LICENSED EMBALMER. io Saturday, for an extended visit with Hi. CLINTON AVENUE. her daughter. Mrs. Eugene Fowler. MISCELLANEOUS- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hunt, of Stanton, moved to St. Johns the first of the week H. M. OOHN. and will reside on Trowbridge street. y KTERINARY SURGEON OFFICE, FIL- The bachelors of the Monday evening GEO. H. CHAPMAN, St. Johns V dew A Millman s Drug Store, residence JS'dlro club will entertain the club at t07 Walker St. K. St. Johns. Mich. Phone 29. Haramionie Hall next Monday evening. Mira Blanche Lambereon, who has been trimming for Mrs. Griffin, returned Gale Kuapp was in Owosso over Sun ­ Will Scriven is suffering from a severe Miss Ethel Pruden spent Snnday in Mrs. D. Crowner is improving. E. A. 0. CLASS to her home in Three Rivers, Monday. day. cold. Ovid, the gnest of friends. Rov Parker, of Ovid, was in St. Johns REVIVAL V Orrin Blanchard returned Friday, Born to M. E. Simpson and wife Fri­ Born to Chas. Cleveland and wife, N. T. Fenner, wdto has beeu suffer­ Monday. from a two weeks’ visit with his daugh­ day, January 8, a daughter. Thursday. January 7, a 9 pound girl. ing with influenza, is about again. Enjoyed a Sleighing Party Tuesday Over 200 shares have been taken in the Evangelist Kindred a ^Church of ter, Mrs. Rocke Wood, of Grand Rapids. Will Dewitt was in Lansing on busi­ Mira Emma Sherman and Mrs. Oscar Robert Carroll suffered an attack of new series in the Building and Loan As­ Christ Taliernacle. Evening. Ex-Postmaster Volney A. Chapin lias ness the latter part of the week. Sherman, who were severely burned aente indigestion Tuesday evening. sociation. returned to Ann Arbor from Colorado. The Owosso sugar company will last week, are recovering nicely. If yon want nice fresh lettuce, call at Mira Winifred Vredeubnrg, of Owos- His mother is in poor health and needed build a weighing station in Portland. Mira Nina Nestelle returned to her the greenhouse. C. Fked K napp . so, is the gnest of her brother, Warner, W. H. Kindred was employed by the The E. A. O. Clara of the Methodist him at home. mission board to go to Belding last July. Sunday school enjoyed a sleigh ride Tues­ Mrs. R. Havens and daughter, of Fow­ home in Merrill, Monday, after spend­ Miss E. Wolfo of North Star, visited this week. Mrs. M. D. Hubbard and children re- ler, were in St. Johns on business Satur­ ing seven weeks with Mira Nellie Nfs- Mrs. A. G. Earle the first of the week. Robert C. Louusbury, of Sanlt St. Meetings were held for five weeks in tho day evening, to the home of Mr. and tefie. opera houso which resulted in a church ^ Mrs. Leman C. Bishop, of Greenbush. tnrned to Pontiac Friday after spend ­ day. Judd Dutton is improving from his Marie visited his brother, George, the of 84 members. About 80 members participated in the ing a week at the home of her father, Mrs. Mary Gardner went to Owosso< Mira Ethel Watkins, who has been first of the week. A. S. Fildew. recent attack of inflammatory rheuma­ A lot and parsonage were given to the fan. Pit, Hinch and several guessing Tnosday, on business and to visit* spending two weeks with Mrs. J. Earle tism. Mrs. H. Parmenter, of Shephardsville church. Tlie largest chnrch building in contests were enjoyed; the prizes being Mias Neita Carter went to Chesaning friends. Brown, returned to her home in Bangor, Dr. Lafayette Jones has sufficiently visited her brother, S. Parmenter, from the city is now nearing completion and won hy the Misses Iva Henderson and Friday to attend the house party given Mrs. George W. Conklin, of Pontiac, Monday. recovered from hiR illness A) be ont Thursday until Tuesday. the laiver part of the cost already pro­ Daisy McKnight. Throughout the by Mim Lillian Albertson from Friday is Bitending a week with Mrs. George N. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rose, who have vided for. until Tuesday. again. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lonnsbnry, of evening piano music was rendered by Ferrey. been Rjieuding three weeks in lousing B. A. Burnes and daughter, Hazel, of Shephardsville, spent Tuesday with his Certainly a man who can be used of various members of the class. Light re­ lira. B. York and Melvin, of Ovid, and Dewitt, returned to their home in cousin, George Lonnsbnry. God in such a way in Belding has a mes­ J. Earle Brown returned Friday from Owosso, Tuesday. Fowler, were in St. Johns on bnsiness freshments were served. were in St. Johns on business, Monday. a business trip to Reed City, Gaylord Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Huff, of Bancroft, sage for the people of St. Johns. Mr. Dr. Palmer is treating the boy for ni ­ The fire department was called out Kindred Is a clear and strong preacher cerated cornea. and Alma. Woman ’s Social League will serve visited at the home of Mr and Mrs. M. Mrs. A. M. Wilder, of Kalamazoo, Thursday evening by a chimney burn ­ supper from 5 to 8 at M. E. church Eastwood from Saturday until Tuesday. and an earnest worker. When you Mrs. D. W. Feazle and nephew, Em­ was in 8t. Johns on business Thursday ing out-, on the residence of Mrs. Wor­ hear him once you will want to hear SLEIGHING PARTY mett. were guests at the home of H. G. den, on Lansing street. Wednesday, January 20. Leon Boucher returned to Chicago, him every night. Yon are invited to and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Skinner are at­ Tnesday, where he has a position as tel­ oome and bring your friends and neigh­ Feazle, of Lebanon ’ the lktter jiart of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Eckstein spent a egraph operator for the Fere Marquette. Delightfully Entertained by Mlaa the week and over Sunday. Mrs. M. F. Pitts and daughter was few days the latter part of the week tending tlie Fanners Institute and visit ­ bors. These services will begin on called to Utica, Monday, by the illness ing friends in Ovid this week. Mrs. A. Binkhorst came from Battle Lord ’s day morning and continue each Edna Frink Thursday Evening. Misses Mae and Nellie Pickett, who with friends in St. Johns, leaving for have been spending three weeks at the of her mother. Detroit Saturday morning. Tlie St. Johns table factory reopened Creek last night to see her nephew, Ar­ evening until farther notioe. The fol­ Mrs. A. Deacon, who has been visiting Monday, having been closed two weeks thur Jones, who is very sick with rheu­ lowing are the subjects for the first home of their parent*, Mr. and Mrs. Miss Vina Howley went to Fowler matism. Miss Edna Frink entertained a sleigh­ John Pickett, returned to Belding Mon ­ her sister, Mrs. Brooks, returned to Du­ Monday, where she will be tlie guest of for the semi-annual inventory. week: Lord ’s day; 10:80a. m , “Pray­ ing party of forty of her friends Thurs­ day rand, Monday. Mrs. S. Ankles, who has been spend ­ Mrs Mary Barnes and daughter, Cecil, ing and Working;” 7:00 p. m., “The Mrs. Nettie Parks. Later site will go to Bible. Is it True or False?” (During day evening at her pretty home 6 miles Owing to the illness of Rev. B. Me Miss Rose Mundell spent Saturday Orleans for a two weeks’ visit with cous­ ing two months with her brother, O. I. returned to their home in Cohock tee west and north of 8t. Johns. Pedro with her sister, Mrs. Frank Walters, in Wheat, returned to her home in Ithaca, station, Wednesday, after spending a the week the services will begin each Dermand, Rev. J. McLean, of Durand, ins. evening promptly at 7:90.) Monday, was the nasttime of the evening. Dain ­ was called to fill tlie pulpit Sunday and Shephardsville. Wednesday. few weeks with her mother, Mrs. Lois ty refreshments were served by the host- Miss Ivalt Peterson, of Owosso, Mead “Jesus the Christ;” Tuesday, “The En- was entertained at the home of A. D. Miss Ora Klein, of Detroit, was a was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. John Hicks went to Ithaca Tuesday duration of the Word; ” Wednesday, McCabe. guest over Sunday at the liome of Right to attend a meeting of tlie Ithaca Silas Randolph, of Eaton county, has Allison Monday evening, and attended been visiting here this week at the home “The Unshaken Kingdom; ” Thursday, Mrs. Chas. Hanson returned to Iter Walter Emmons. the organ recital at tlie Methodist Savings Bank, of which lie was re-elect­ “Tlie Power of the Gospel;” Friday, Will Reside at Owosso. church. ed a director. of his brother-in-law, M. C. Livesajr, home in Oxford, Monday, after spend ­ Mrs. Dora Steel and Marsh Kinney and also at the home of Will Livesay in “The Gospel,” (a oliart sermon;) Sat­ Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Arnold and three ing a week with her parents, Mr. and were in Ithaca the latter part of the Mrs. Hattie Sherman went to Grand While sweeping snow from a skylight Eureka. urday, “The Gospel on tlie Divine and children moved to Owosso, Tuesday. Mrs. W. Watkins, of Dewitt, and friends week on business. Raidds Tuesday to visit relatives for a on his studio, Joseph Hamilton, of Hnman Side. ” Mr. Arnold will be employed as sales­ in 8t. Johns. Mrs. E. 8. Parker, of the Chicago few days. Site will go to Allegan later Marshall, formerly of 8t. Johns, slipped Mrs. J. S. Brubaker, of Owosso. who Mr. Clarence Emmons will have man daring the coming year by Payne Dr. W. O. Walker, the noted Detroit musical association, was in St. Johns on to remain with Iter son, Charles, until and fell breaking his leg. has been spending two weeks at the home charge of tlie music and will .Indiana. of inflammatory rheumatism. Dr. Jef­ Hoard Sarah Hotchkiss. prised her. Of those who helped to cel­ to Portland Friday where he will open Ass't Conductor-Emily Grubangb. roller and lias applied for three new pat­ Miss Mary Herr returned to lier home Mrs. W. H. Eames. Florence and fries is attending him. ebrate her 80th birthday nine have ents. Mr. Carter wishes to withhold a Innchfi room and bowling alley in Charles, who have been spending two In't Guard —Charlotte Ramsey. passed away. partnership with L. M. Loaey, formerly in Westphalia Saturdav, after spending The young people are enjoying coast­ Patriotic Instructor Klim*hath Tremper. the nature of tl»e improvements until a week with Mrs. J. W Hicks. woeks with her parents. Mr and Mrs. Press Correspondent -Battle Krepp*. his patent is granted. For the jiast three of this place. Mr. Iosey went to J. J. Warren, returned to their home in ing on Spring street this week. A strip Organist Fannie Smith Portland some time ago For the preeent Mr. and Mrs. Jesne Ballinger return ­ has been iced in tlie center of tlie street I Color haarer—Catharine Bktrn. MARRUUK LICBNSKS. months Mr. Carter has been selling the Ovid, Monday. I •* “ Sarah Stocker. machine in the northern part of tlie Mr. Peek’s family will remain in St. ed the first of the week from a several for three blocks And the momentum ac­ S *• —Betsey Libey. Johns. days ’ visit at Ashley and Shepard. P. A. McDermand and daughter. Mrs. quired often carries the coasters another 4 “ —Alice Bowie. Lower Peninsula and the cities of Cal­ H. M. Davis, of Detroit, were tailed to block. J * II ft— Lerorwnr, Bs*a*r x —Mavis r _ —Rapids umet, Hancock, Houghton and Catham, Dr. M. Weller received word Saturday Mim Maggie Parks was called home St. Johns Tuesday, bv the illness of his Maim* Conklin,.Mai' Mspla Rapid*. ___ ..$9 of the Upper Peninsula, where he had of the death of bis uncle, John Weller, to Fowler Saturday, by the illness of C. Fred Knapp has some nice lettuce ” 7—Alpha Orlando Mills. Lebanon...... 41 son, Rev. B. McDermand. They returned Wednesday evening, January 6, about now ready for use. Will pick it fresh Clara Wagar Bliss. Lahaano ------a ' excellent success. He spent the holidays in Saginaw. The doctor went to Sagi­ her mother, Mrs. George W. Park' to Detroit Wednesday evening. *0 young people surprised Nate Ellis at “ ft - Orrilla Richmond. Gratiot conntj .. 2ft at. liome, leaving Monday evening for naw Monday to attend the funeral. Mrs. Jrime Walters returned his home 7 miles northwest of town. when ordered Bdoa Rica. Mapla Rapid* ...... 1ft northern counties. ^ Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beckett andIU1 sons,sous, “ II—Thoma* W. Bishop. OH**...... 23 Deceased was a veteran of the Civil day from Pontiac, where she a*' The evening was spent in playing pedro, To Cure a Cold in One Day ■ami L Marrlhasr.Ollrs ...... IT The roller does away entirely with the war, and a very highly respected citi­ funeral of liar brother, Lai* (j£rk and Elmer, and Mrs. M. BeckettBeck , flinch and many other parlor games, •• 11 Chartm H I’smbiatoa. Lowall ...... -If snow plow, packing the snow Arm zen. He took a prominent part in the have been spending two weeksreeks At which were enjoyed by all. Dainty re- Take Lexativn r ' o Lb' * - 'fie Tab* Maor ■- fttaraisTlMMa* ...... Mrs. Matie Benton rtf Tai'MTH,tJ ^°,,n Beckett re lets. Alllid* rt-rfflARLKS HAR M. MKRRILtpDoy if “ 12—John C. Btanatoadt. RHay ...... 3ft enough for heavy logsto be hauled with­ affairs of his home city. Mrs. Caroline home in Ovid, Sat ■■hments were served, after which Caealya t Kllaaoo. Hilar ...... r» out cutting into the snow, thus making Webster, oC St. Johns, is a sister of de ­ the holidav* with.her A)Jf/ome in Rochester tlie 4spsrtM.inrtefLiii the wee hours of mom it fails * ’ 12—Prank J. Groas. Wat arenas.. , . splendid roads for Tent er teaming. ceased ' - ing. , (Te week a 1m —-J lie V ““KMHP ’Berir* ■>* w V ' ' ■ *v '$&». * .... ' ./ ,; ?';••”*■• V \ if .. **•*^'^4 te*»rS8| ’\S • *. %ii* > Lr',*: • \f- tf ^ -r \ *.* Wr. ’ ' ': v -W"'■* a ;'' .■**• vStK? * •"‘S tv Y>? ‘ 'V,-; r.v

THE CLINTON REPUBLICAN, ST. JOHNS, MICH., JANUARY 14. 19114.

ing. *1 won ’t git out us easy as that— land for at least a hundred tbousuud arotind the fire escape and the other I Jest eayu ’t!” and the thing would bu’st like a bub­ about his neck and jumped out of a Attention. “Perhaps it would be wropg to ex­ ble.” HURLED IN THE AIR third-story window. ABNER. pect too much,” said Alau, “but I was Alan inentloued Pole Baker’s propo­ The rope broke near the fastening* F armers! obliged to tell you wbat we are going sition. Miller thought It over for a and the young man fell to the froze-, MURDOCK ground, a distance of nearly forty lu town for tomorrow.” moment, his brow wrinkled, and theD ftieam Boiler Exploded in a Saw Mill Why remain in tlie North I: DANIEL Biabop wheeled and paused before he Bald: “Good —a good idea, but ybu feet. He was instantly killed. A co~- and stay in doors six months oner's Inquest was held, and the re «1> By WILL N. HARBEN them. “Ef Wilson puts up the money, must call Pole In and let me give him Near Hicks Lake. in the year consuming what I’d have enough to lift the mortgage a few pointers. By George, be could mains were sent to West Branch. yon raise daring the other * DAVIES Awkw ef “Weatorfeh** an ’ a clean $20,000 besides to put in keep Wilson away from dangerous six mouths? MANUFACTURERS OK , iMt.iv aura < tan., wtw r*a* «» some good investment." people unywny. ” CAUGHT BY DECOY LETTER. Go sooth where you can Alan went after Pole, and Miller TEN PEOPLE WERE KILLED work out doors every month granite and Resident of 8oo Said to Have Tam­ in the year, and where you took him into his consultation room in are producing something the 53 the rear, where they remained for pered With the Mailt. year round. If you aro a SYNOPSIS. ubout fifteen minutes. When they came Four Others Injured, Two of Whom Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Jan. 12.— stock raiser you know your , Marble Worlj CHAPTER L—The etory opens with Alfred Alvin Z. Witbee, a residert of the i Bishop, a Georgia plantar, ctoeing a trade of out. Pole’s face was very grave. “1 Will Die—Mill Was Tom to Piecee, stock are now ‘.‘eating their q| . A j.000 In mill etock for 3,000 acre* of mountain won ’t forget a thing,” he said to Miller Soo and a mall clerk on the Soo-Ulad- heads off” and, besides, Bi.hop i »nd their eon Alan object to < he trade. lire. Bf»hop’» brother. Abner Daniel, ‘1 understand exactly what you wont. Portions Being Thrown Many Hun ­ stone run, on the Soo line, has been have to be protected from ti arrested by Inspector Backus for tam the rigors of winter by ex­ tails* story. II—The sale over. Bishop boast* When 1 git through with Mm. he’ll dred Feet—Cause Unknown. All the latest up-to-date ' ft hat hie lead ie on a prospective railroad. pering with the mails. , pensive shelter. m Alti^Tompkina^the if Tompkine, the former owner, haeLae juet unloaded want that land bAd enough to pay any ­ Economical stock feeding machinery for doing this n .in n lr* e* ot *.00° aeree adjoining Bishop a. III.— thing fer it. an ’ he won ’t dream I’m In Government officials are very reti­ requires the combination of F. Uiahop goes to Atlanta to eee Lawyer Perkina, cahoot with you nuther. 1 can man ­ cent about the matter, but It is work at lowest possible kvbo tola him about the railroad. He hae been both flesh-forming aud fat- prloes. dome and see us looetved. The old man ie ao eaat down that he age that. 1 ain ’t no fool ef I do have Evart, Mich., Jan. 12.—A steam learned from reliable authority that forming foods in certain returne home without aeelug hia brother boiler exploded Monday at the Ken- at the old stand. William or bla daughter Adele, who ia at her fits.” he was captured through the use of l*riroportions.( Alabama aud luela’e in Atlanta. IV.—Bishop baa bought “Do you remember my description of nan & Marsh mill near Camp Tweaty, lecoy letters in which money was FI‘“orida produce in abund ­ OPPOSITE POST OFFICE Sl.OOO acres of mountain land in all and mort- Hartwick township, Hicks Lake. Ten Mailed. They did not reach the of­ ance the velvet bean and *1kyaged bla plantation. Abner tella Alan to con- him?" asked Miller. cassava, tiie first a flesh pro­ jjt Rayburn Miller, a land speculator. V — “You bet 1 do —thick set, about fifty, men were eating dinner in the diniDg fice at Gladstone, as addressed, and ,fS 1 lller tells Alan about a dance at Darley. Wlthee was captured at his hotel and ducer aud the latter a fat . i’a sweetheart, Dolly Barclay, will be there, bald, red faced, sharp black eyes, iron room, all of whom were killed or producer, and they are the fank Hillhouee la attentive to Dolly. Craig, gray bair.au’ mighty uigh always with the money, which was marked, was cheapest and best fattening ie banker. VI—Dolly tells Alan that bar wounded. found. He was taken to Escanaba St. Johns. Mich. father objects to bla love quest. Barclay has a cigar in his mouth.” The explosion occurred just as the materials known to the alao been caught on the mountain land. VII. “That’s right,” laughed Miller. "Now and from there to Marquette. He has world. and VIII.—Miller gives Alan cynical advice on men were preparing to start up for a wife and family. More money can be made love. Dolly ’s mother talks to her of her own do jour work, aud we won ’t forget the afternoon and the force of the love experiences. Dolly unhappy. IX.—Abner you. By all means keep him away and with less labor, in gen­ and Rev. Mr. Dole discuss religion. Pole Bak­ exploding boiler tore the mill in Serious Losses By Fire. eral farming, fruit and er, the ax-moonshiner, whom Alan has reform­ from meddlesome |ieople.” berry growing and truck WILL ed. X.—Abner goes to Barclay ’s, and Dolly When Pole iiad left the offlee and piecee, hurling the men in all direc ­ Detroit, Mich., Jan. 11.—Five dis avoid talks to him of Alan. He tells Alan of his own tions. Portions of the mill were gardening along our road in t r o a b lc Miller had resumed his revolving chair, astrous fires have occurred in Detroit fk worry sweetheart who died and he still loves her. thrown many hundred feet. tiie south titan in any other LADIES Alan will hope and wait. XI and XII—Alan Mrs. Bishop addressed him, looking within a week, the latest being added section of tiie Union. by using our harmless remedy. It relieves goes to Milier with a project for a railroad to The only man not injured was the to tbe list Sunday when the Detroit without fail delayed or abnormally suppressed the land. He redeems Pole Baker from the straight into his eyes. foreman, Sam England, who was at If you are interested and menstruation. Thousands of testimonials prison gang. XIII.—Miller sends news by “1 don ’t see,” she said in a timid, University building was damaged to desire farther information we have, prove it. Bend for free trial* Dojly to Alan aboat his railroad project. She a nearby shanty eating. The boiler the extent of $30,000, while tenants on tiie subject, address We answer in plain, sealed envelop® inclosing d'spites Miller’a cynical views of love, XIV.— hesitating way and yet with a note of is said to be a second-hand one from Milter Interests Tillman Wilson, president of firmness dominating her tone —"I don ’t )f the placu wjll lose $10,000 or $15.- sworn testimonials, by return mail. the Southern Land and Timber Co., in the the Reed City waterworks. The cor­ G. A. PARK, Farta Chemical Co., Dept. 66 Milwaukee. Wis- mountain road. Loan of $23,000 arranged on see why we have to go through ull this 000 woith of property by water and B a iop’s tract. ______oner ’s inquest was held as soon as smoke. Yesterday ’s blaze brings the Gen ’l Immigration and Industrial trickery to make the trade. Ef the possible and a verdict rendered of land is good security fer the money, losses for the past five daj-s to a quar- Agent, Louisville and Nashville R. R. THOB. 8. SPRAGUE A SON, CHAPTER XV. we needu ’t be nfeerd of what the man accidental explosion, cause unknown. ter of a million dollars. Co., |FTER supper that evening the L. M. Johnson of Camp Twenty is LOUISVILLE, KY. will find out. Ef it ain ’t good secur­ in charge of the wreck. Dr. Cameron PATENTS. Bishops snt out on the veran ­ ity, I don ’t want his money, as fer as CRUSHED BY CARS. Varnt Countv Book Bldg., DETROIT da to get the cool ulr before “Supper’t raldy, Mane Alau." I’m concerned. ” of Dlghton and Dr. Brisen of Tustin are caring for the Injured. Famous Trains of America. retiring. There was only one Aunt Marin, the colored cook, came “1 was jest thinkin ’ that, too,” chimed Saginaw. Mich., Jan. 13.—Albert D. light burning In the house, aixlthat out and timidly announced that Alan ’s in her husband, throwing a troubled Camp, a lumberman of this city, was Among tiie leaders are the Overlaud was the little smoky lamp in the kitch­ Child Attacked by Dogs. killed limited, Chicago to San Francisco, and sup|>er was on the table, but no one glance nil round. “1 want money to at St. Charles Tuesday, being the Pioneer limited, Chicago to rlNANCIAL._____ en, where the cook was washing the heard her. 8he crossed the veranda help iue out o’ my scrape, but I don ’t Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Jan. 12.— crushed between two cars on the side A flve-year-old son of Charles Wheeler St. Paul. Both trains run via the dishes. Bishop sat near his wife, his and touched the young man on the want to trick no man. Yankee or wbat track as the engine backed in. Citicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway. coat off and vest unbuttoned, his chair shoulder. not. into totin ’ my loads. As Betsy was terribly wounded about the head Both arms and legB were broken, If you are contemplating a western tnp ST. JOHNS tilted back against the weatherboard ­ “Supper’s raldy, Marse Alan, ” she says, it seems to me If the land ’s wuth by a pack of mastiff dogs in Pick ford death ensuing shortly after the acci­ you should see that one, or both, of ing. Abner Daniel, who bad been try­ said, “en It’s gittin’ col’ ergiu.” the money we needn ’t iqytke such a township Monday. His ears were dent. He was a veteran of the civil these famous trains is included in yonr National Bank chewed off and bis head gashed and itinerary. Rates and descriptive book­ ing ever since supper to cheer them up He rose and followed her into the great to-do. I’m nfeerd I won ’t feel war and a Mason. A widow and two ESTABLISHED 1865. In regard to their financial misfortune, dining room and sat down in bis ac­ exactly right about it” his arms Injured. He has about an children survive him. lets on request. f even chance of recovery. The dogs Robekk C. Jones , Michigan Passenger Rat smoking in his favorite chair near customed pince nt the long table. The young men exchanged alarmed will probably be killed. Agent, 82 Campus Martius, Detroit, the banisters, on top of which he now When he hud eaten, he went back to glances. ' Italian Woman Shoots Herself. Michigan. CAPITAL, $60,000.00 and then placed his stockinged feet. the group on the veranda. “You don ’t understand, ” said Miller Bessemer, Mich., Jan. 12.—Mrs. SURPLUS, $10,000.00 “You needn ’t talk that a-way, Broth­ “I think I’ll go up to bed, ’’ he told luuiely, but lie seemed to !>e unprepared New Michigan Postmasters. Tony Faverlo, an Italian woman, liv ­ er Ab,” sighed Mrs. Bishop. “Yo’re them. “My ride nnd running around Washington, Jan. 12.—The president Three Gateways to the West for views so heretical to financial deal ­ ing at the Anvil mine location, had a JOHN C. HICKS, President. jest doin ’ it out o* goodness o’ heart. at Darley have made me very tired. ings, nnd could not finish what he had sent to the senate the following nomi­ quarrel with her husband and shot Since the Southwest Limited, the new We might as well face the truth. Father, get all yonr papers together started to say. nations: George Preston, Grass Lake; electric-lighted train of the Chicago, GALUSHA PENNELL, Vke-Pres’t- herself three times, dying almost in­ Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, has been We’ve got to step down from the posi­ and let’s take an early start In the “Why,” said Alan testily, “tbe land Ralph D. Harris, Almont; Bangs F. stantly. R. C. DEXTER, Cashier. Warner, Paw Paw; Edwin B. Radford, placed in service, Chicago to Kansas tion we now hold, an ’ present way o’ morning. ” i worth all Wilson can make out of it City, this company offers the best of train livin ’. An ’ tbar’s Adele. Pore child! with the aid of his capital and the rail­ Hermansville. MICHIGAN BRIEFS. service to the West through three impor­ DIRECTORS: She said in ’er last letter that she’d CHAPTER XVI. road he proposes to lay here. Father, tant gateways—Kansas City, Omaha cry ’er eyes out. She was bent on ih Henry, Aunt Maria's bus- you have spent several yeurs looking MADE FATHER INSANE. The only remaining daughter of Mr. St. Paul. John C. Hicks, G. Pennell, cornin ’ home, hut ’er Uncle William I band, who was the chief Warner Bunday, C. E. Ball, A up the best timbered properties and ynd Mrs. Rix Robinson, Miss Bertha, Tiie Pioneer limited, Chicago to St. O. P. Dewitt, P. E. Walswortli, won't let ’er. lie said she’d not do any farmhand, was busy patching getting good titles to it, and to u big Grief Over Loss of Child —Tried to of Penn, was united in marriage to Panl and Minneapolis, for years lias C. C. Vaughan. good.’’ fences the next morning. Kill Hie Family. been tiie most popular train between lumber company a body of timber like Izorin James. The wedding makes the these cities. The Overland limited, “An ’ she wouldn ’t,” put In Bishop Bishop sent over for Pole Baker to you bold is no small thing. We don ’t Temperance, Mich., Jan. 11.—An third one In the Robinson family with­ Ciiiago to Omaha and San Francisco, is SELLS DRAFTS AVAILABLE IN gruffly. “The Bight o’ you an ’ Alan be­ drive the spring wagon. Alan sat be­ want to cheat him, but we do waut to unusually sad case of aberration of in a short time, two sisters of the the most famous of trancontinental fore me all the time is enough to show side Pole, and Abner and Bishop and keep himrtentous Bear Lake, six miles south of Cadil­ joyed, aud in consequence lias proved a got no mortgage on it. an' I could raise to gittin’ Pole Baker to tote anybody other remaining child received a se­ lac, where the deed was committed. success from its initial trjp.^g a few scads to he’p keep up yore in- expression on his massive face. around like a hog after a yeer o’ eoru. vere cut on the hand, and this com­ “My opinion Is the feller’ll be tbnr as Therq is no known motive for the trtnrt an ’ taxes till you could see yore 1 ’lowed we was goto’ to make a open pletely broke the father down, as he deed. way ahead. ” shore ns preaeliiu’,” he said. “But and shut trade that wc could be proud disappeared the next day. He was lo­ County maps at Republican office. ITY NATIONAL BANK “Huh!” snorted his brother-in-law. whether you git ids wad or not —that’s of au* stop folks’ mouths ubout Al­ cated in Detroit and induced to re­ C OF LANSING, HICH. “Do you reckon I'd let as old a man another question. Miller's ns sharp as fred's foolish dealin ’s. But’’—she look­ turn home. as you are, an ’ no blood kin, stake his a brier, an ’, as he says, if Wilson gits ed at Abner, who stood in the door­ Friday night, however, he secured K&K K&K K u K K&K Kc They all looked at Abner, ’who was ly landed in the county jail and will Many have forged their own chains by the weakness] declared Mr* Bishop, “but uot many to keep it away from -anybody they smiling broadly. probably be sent to an asylum. of youth, exposure to diseases or excesses. They feel! men would offer It.” know. That’s human natur ’.” they are not the men they ought to be or used to be Surplus $74,000.00 “Well, I say git his money, ” he re­ The vim. vigor, and vitality are lacking. Are you I They heard a horse trotting down “I believe you are right,” said Alan, plied, with u short, impulsive luugli— BLIND BOY SUICIDED. nervous and despondent? tired in the morning ’ have) tfc*.rnjid, and all bent their beads to pulling a long face, “and I'm afraid “git his money, and then, ef you find you to force yourself through the day ’s work? have! Wilson will want to make some in ­ youJ,wt.Kamb,t,on ?nd ener *y? «re you irritable and DIRECTORS: listen. “It’s Alan, ” said Abner. “I was he's starvin ’, hand Mm back what you Tied Rope Around His Neck, Then excitable? eyes sunken, depressed and haggard look-L-. thinkin ’ It was time he was showin ’ quiries before be closes.” feel you don ’t need. 1 look on a thing Ing? memory poor and brain fagged? have you weakKH up.” “Like as not, ” opined the driver. Jumped Out of Window. lika this sorter like 1 did ou scramblin ’ Izansing, Mich.. Jan. 11.—Elmer X.i'u£-r"uh"”"“ “ nls ',,- wo* k Mrs. Bishop rose wearily to order the “But what I’d do ef I was a-runnln ’ fer the upper holt in wartimes. I re­ E. W. Sparrow E. F. Cooley cook to get bis supper ready, and re­ It would be to git some feller to strike member 1 shot straight at a feller that Connor, the blind boy who waded into Nirittis 70 and Physical Waaknm , turned to the veranda just as Alan was up with ’Ini accidental-like an ’ liter'ly was climbin ’ up tbe enemy ’s breast­ Grand river Friday, supposedly by ac­ Our Wtr IOTXOB TUATKm is guaranteed to Jacob Stalil Fred Shabel coming from the stable. He sat down fill ’im to the neck with good things cident, committed suicide at the ®“* *r »o Par. Mstabllahed 85 mn. Book ■aenr- works ou hia all fours. I said to uiy- .ttr. Beware ofquacks—Consult old established relia- Frank A. Hooker A. A. Nichols on the steps, lashing the legs of bis about the property without him ever se’f, ‘Ef this ball strikes you right, old school for the blind. The boy w^t 19 ble physicians. Oo sanitation Fro* Books Trt* dusty trousers with his riding whip. dreamin ’ lie was bein' worked. ” chap, ’fore you drap over the bank, years of age, and had been at the “ Write for Question Blank for Home Treatment B. F. Davis. It was plain that he had something The two exchanged glances. Alan yo’re one less agin fhe Confederacy; school about eitfht years. He was of importance to say, and they all had never looked at a man so admir ­ ef it don ’t, you kin pop away at me.’ plainly demented. Although a watch Drs. Kennedy & Kergan. waited In impatient silence. ingly. At that moment he seemed a I don ’t think I give Mm anything but a was kept upon him he evaded his 14$ giant of shrewdness as well as that of watchers and, taking a rope from "Father,” he said, “I’ve had a talk flesh wound In tbe back, beca’se be Interest paid on time deposits. wltb Rayburn Miller about your land. physical Btrengtb. jest sagged down a little an ’ crawled about _hls chest, fastened one end K dr K He and I have lately been working on , “I believe you are right, Pole,” he on, an ’ that's about the wust you could a little Idea of mine. You know there said thoughtfully. do fer Wilson. .1 believe he ort to bold Safety deposit boxes for rent. are people who will lend money on real “That’s what 1 am, au', what’s more, the hag awhile. Airs bung on to It till estate. How would it salt you to bor­ I’m the one that could do the fillin ’ bis fingers ache an ’ he’s weak at the J row $28,000 on that land, giving tbat without him ever know in ’ I hud a fun ­ knees. I never did feel like thur was alone as security?” nel in his mouth. If I cau’t do it. I'll any harm in passin' a counterfeit bill There was a startled silence, and fill my hat with saft mud an ’ put It tbat some other chap imssed on me. WE CALL SPECIAL Risbop broke It Id a tone of great Irri­ on. ” Ef the government, with all Its high Clinton Connty Savings Bank tation. Alau smiled warmly. “I'll mention paid help, caya ’t keep crooked shin- ST. JOHNS, MICH. i "Do you take me fer a plumb fool?” It to Miller.” be said. “V*. you could plasters from Blldin ’ under our noees. he asked. “When I want you an ’ Mil­ do it, Pole, if any man on earth could. ” It ortn ’t to kick agin our lookin ’ out ATTENTION TO ler to dabble In my business. I’ll call Driving up to Miller’s offlee, they fer ourse’ve*. ” 3 per oent. interest on deposits. on you. Twenty-five thousand. I say! found the door open, and the owner “You needn ’t lose any sleep about LoansjMoney on Approved Bonds If 1 could exchange every acre of It came out with a warm smile of greet­ the Routhern Land and Timber com­ and Real Estate Security. fer enough to lift the mortgage on tbia ing and aided Mrs. Bishop to alight. pany, Mrs. Bishop,” said Miller. “They THESE BAR- farm an ’ keep a roof over our beads, “Well,” he smiled when they had will take care of themselves. In fact, I’d do it gladly. Pshaw!” taken seats In I lie offlee. “We have we’ll have to keep our eyes peeled to OPncOU: There was anoNR*r silence, and then gained the first step toward victory. watch them even If we get this loan. ALB6RT J. BALDWIN. President. Alan began to explain. Wilson Is at the hotel. I saw his name Wilson didn ’t come up here for his GAINS. tO. PENNBLL, Vlrq FrtaUtnt While be talked Mrs. Bishop sat like on the register this morning. ” healtii.” P B. WALSWOSTH. Treasurer. a figure cut from stone, and Bishop The elder Bishops drew a breath of lu “Ob, mother's ail right,” said Alan, We're first and foremost In saYlng you money on yonr Furniture buying. There’s nothing back ­ . h*an^l forward, bis elbows on his relief. The old man grounded his “and so Is father, but they must not knees, his big face in bis hands. It heavy walking stick suddenly, as if It chip in with that sort of talk before ward about us; we advertise our goods and quote prloee, delivered to your etatlon. State Bank of St. Johns was as If a tornado of hope had blown had slipped through his inert fingers. Wilson. ” over him. shaking him through and “I’m trustin' you boys to pull me COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS. through,” lie said, with a shaky laugh. "Ob. no, you mustn ’t,” said Miller. through. ‘In fact, I think you ’d better let me "You been doin ’ this to he’p me out." ”1 hain ’t never treated Alan right, an ’ I’m beer to confess It. 1 ’lowed I was and Alan do tbe talking. You see. If he gasped, “an ’ I never so much as you stt perfectly quiet he'll think you CAPITAL, $50,000.00 axed yore opinion one wsy or another. ” the only one in our layout with any Net Aaoets ef SteckkeMwi. Sqoo.ooe.oe business sense. ” are reluctant about giving such big “I’d rather see you make money out security for such n small amount of of that purchase than anything In the "So yon are willing to accept the loan? ” said Miller. money, nnd he will trade faster.” world, ” said bla son, with feellug. “Oh. I’m perfectly willin' to keep O. W. MUNOBR. President. ■•People have made fun of you in your “Willin ’? I reckon I am. I never JOHN H. COKBIT. Vice-President. slept one wink last night fer feer quiet.” agreed tbe ohl man, who now J. W. PITZOeRALD. Cetbfer. did age, but if we can build the road seemed better satisfied. and you can get your hundred thou­ Bome'n ’ ’ll Interfere wltb It.” Miller reflected u moment and then (To be continued. ) sand dollars some of these folks will said: “1 am afraid of ontyone thing.and OUt EC TOPS: laugh oo the other side of their faces.” that Is this Not one man In n million Do not build a silo until you have O. W. Manger. Otig Kaller. Bishop was so full of excitement and will make a trade of this size without personally visited a man who is using IRON BED SPECIAL J. H. GorbM. Jesse Ballivan. emotion that he dared not trust bis Tbit Chamber Unit, fall tlta, made of elm, nicely flnl.li ­ John J. Reiser. J. W. Fitzgerald. corrolmrattiig the statements made by one successfully. Iron Bed (like cut) any nice, any color enamel, with brant ed. bureau hat beveled state, bed It full fine and regular voice to utterance. He leaned back knob*, woven wire spring, cotton top height. Bait, including ne t, bureau and eommode J G. E. Corbin Geo. W.Emmons. tbe people lie is dealing with. Wilson ~to.h woven wire taring and cotton top maltreat ------against the wall and closed his eyes, ts at breakfast by this time, and after The world wonts 11.01*0.000 bales of pretending to be calm, though his alert he is through ls> may decide to nose cotton front the United State* now and 3 per ct. Interest Paid on Time Deposits wife saw that he was quivering in ev around a little before coining to me. wl» want 4.UOU.OOO bale* more by 1005. $5.25 $14.80 cry Umb. I’m afraid to go after him; he would Freight prepaid. Freightprepaid. •'Oh. Alan." ab# cried, “don't yon w think I was overanxious. 'I i.e trouble Life I* too short to bnsk out shocked ♦ ♦ ♦ now excited your pa Is? You ought Is that he may run upon somebody corn by hand. It should bo feff In tbo ♦ not to raise his hopes this way on such from out in the mountain* —there are bundle, be shredded or thrashed. Bet­ MONEY TO LOAN. ♦ an uncertainty. As Mr. Miller Raid, a Id In town already —and get to talk ter yet ts It to put it into a silo. rT9, 2» Chattel Mort- ♦ f1Mrni-5S U ®®r °Gee. 1 and * Clin - there may l>e some slip, and we'd be Ing. Just one word iilmut your biting tan Bloek, and we wtU cheerfully ex ♦ T right back where we was and feel ottsg'rtZ T‘a*;*** chnw * Mr- Ye*, you can well afford to pay 5 per STORE plain to yon oar method of loaning - V money in twmt ofgMaad ip and #0“ ♦ wush than ever. ” V balk like a cent for money to balld $tW V voting or n good barn. TlgwdW •ev 1 earth qf U««e_ OIJMTON LOAN ^ ' ** r» jUl'ggr <0*1 and jY** rtil rlc%Jt touaTy l/iPI “ ' c H 1 G OHNS, -1/ THE CLINTON REPUBLICAN, ST. JOHNS, MICH., JANUARY 14, 19C4.

Shepardsville. iLSIE HAPPENINGS Miss Lottie Finch is ill at this writing. J. C. LaPoint is attending court in St. Elsie Grange. DunUiri. Johns this week. Goo. Louusbury, of St. Johns, was a The Taffy Pull c tiler in town Friday aud Saturday. Elaie Gr.tnge January Mrs. Joseph Martin is on the sick list. , 1904, will be mi follows: Music by Martin Daley and family, of Jackson, Gratta Owen viBited Mrs. Lizzie Owen visited at the home of Chas. Daley last John Hicks \ roll call, responded to by each last week. .umber relating some exporienoe either week. / amorous or helpful; recitation, Ralph Mr. and Mre. Clias. Kline, of Elsie, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Love, of Elsie, S attanagton ; question. •‘Commercial spent Thursday at G. B. Mclutyre ’s. visited at the home of J. J. Winfield IjrtiliBer, is its use a benefit or detri ­ Mrs. George Weal spent most of last Tuesday. ment to the farmer in the long run? ”; week in Ovid caring f jr her father who K8& O. E. Love, of Norwalk, Ohio, was the “®wf.re^ by Chas. Crell; question, is very ill. guest of liis sister, Mrs. J. J. Winfield, Ot® ooloriug of butter be prac­ Mr. T. C. Avery has rented his farm last week. We’re stock-taking and many odds and ticed in the home dairy? ”; answered by to Wacousta parties. Mr. McCullough « H rs. Austin ; essay, Mrs. Colby ; 44How lias moved liis household goods to Wa­ M rs. Jas. Love entertained hey two ends, broken lots, short lengths, etc., !-n;any countries will be represented at cousta where his family will go in a sisters, Edna and Thressa Longcor, of Hue St. Louis exposition? ”; answered by short time to make their home the re­ Dnplain Saturday. are found scattered here and there, left tiMarmu Tillotson; question, “What is mainder of the school year. Mrs. Geo. Valentine und little daugh­ T\Ue 8t. Loui* exposition to oommemor- Miss Millioent Temple, of Rlieubot- The ter, of Ovid, visited at the home of S. from the sale. We’re disposing of them “fre?”; answered by Mrs. R. Fiszell; tom, returned to her school work there Great Daily B. Spink the first of the week. Sv[coding, Will Fizzoll; grange song. after a two weeks’ vacation .... Mrs. Spread CORNmOAi SYRUPKVBi/D Bread . There will be preaching services m very cheap. Look them over. May be Myrou Watkins returned last week from the M. E. church Sunday mornings at Arrested Thirteen. — a visit in Mt. Pleasant and St. Louis is far superior to any other syrup for making taffy or candy 10:30 o’clock until further notice. just what you want. Her mother, Mrs. Berryo, returned of any kind. Try the following recipe. It is convincing. Miss Beth Hazel entertained a number i marshal, F. A. Brass, rejiorts with her.... Remember the annual t of thirteen persons from April Pour a small tin of Ksro Corn Syrup Into a kettle holding four time the of her school friends last Thursday even ­ chicken pie dinner at the M. E. jiarson- •mount of syrup used and boll over a slow Are for half hour, stirring all ing in honor of bar 11th birthday. December 31, 1903: Nino for age Wednesday of next week....Mr the time to prevent boiling over and burning. When a little dropped In ; *nd disorderly, seven being con ­ cold water becomes bard, eoappy, add ol teaepoonful of carbonate of E. Ousteront, W. H. Baker, E. R. 3 victed and two discharged without trial; and Mrs. Casterline, of Essex, spent eoda.sttr quickly anil thoroughly, then pour ou greased platters. Munson and Frc-d Decker visited the ZfOHSNi HICKS Saturday and Sunday at the home of A. When cool enough to handle without burning the bands, pull. for profane and indeceut language in the A little butter rubbed on tbe bands will keep It from nicking. sugar beet factory in Owosso one day presence of ladies two, both being con ­ M. Birmingham ...Hugh Moulton aud The more It te pulled tbe whiter it becomes. Flavor to suit. last week. victed; held for larceny committed in wife, of Bannister, attended the ser­ Gratiot eotmty two. vices at the M. E. church Sunday even ­ Karo Corn Syrup is good for all home uses from ing .... Russell Ash is among the sick at griddle cakes to candy. Sold in airtight, Maple Rapids. S this writing.... Mrs. Myrtie McCul­ friction-top tins, ioc, 25c, 50c. All grocers. South Riley. Elsie Sportsmen. lough aud son I^eou left Monday for CORN PR00UCTS CO., Mr. Arthur Grant was in Alma Satur­ their home in Wacousta ...H. Teeter day. Steketee’s Genuine sisti was taken very ill last week Friday, New York and Chicago. Homer Molineaux, recently lost a cow, Oliver Franklin is visiting his i>arents which had its neck broken in a straw- ham having apoleptic fits during the day. at Hillsdale. challenged a like number of Elsie He is still very low.... During sjiecial stack when found ..... Mrs. John Doyle, marksmen for a rabbit hunt, which was meetings there will be no morning Jesse Archer is moving on his farm of East Bingham, spent a few days of HAARLEM OIL aooepted and carried out last Thursday, preaching in this place. Epworth east of town. last week with her sisters, Mrs. Homer No more wasting through ihe bladder which January 7. League will be held next Sunday morn ­ Clyde Wells spent last week with Molineaux and Mrs. Aggie Miller..... Mr. ha* covered the mouth f the bottles for the last and Mrs. Chester Fields, spent last Fri­ T**n, as he has a cork in the bottle, accom­ The conditions were to begin not be­ ing; topic. “My Place in the War Frank Warren, of Essex. panied with a medicine dropper, all contained fore 8 o’clock a. m. and stop not later Against Intemperance. ” Leader, Agnes Elba. Greenbusli Mr. Clifford Mudge, of Chicago, is day with Edwin Chapin and wife...... In a paper box. It is also the largest bottle than 3 p. m. Elsie boys secured 54 rab­ McArthur...... IJon ’t fail to attend the visiting relatives in town. Tom Doyle, of St. Johns, spent part of kaown for the price. meetings that are being held every last week with liis aunt, Mrs. Jennie The Unpleasant Odor is Removed. bits aud Fairfield boys bagged 37 in the Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wooll entertained We are eujoyiug the delightful sleigh­ Married last Friday, Mr. LcRoy Bug- Molineaux .....There will be a leap It is nsed and highly recommended for the same time. Hunting was done in Mar­ evening in the M. E. church.... Gene company from Ovid last week. ing to the full extent ...... Mrs. Erie In- ner aud Miss Mayme Conklin. cure of Bright s Disease, Diabetes, Sediments ion township, Saginaw county. Owen is on the sick list.... Lue Hainer tersoll and Mrs. Jas. Andrus visited the year party at the South Riley Grange in the l rine. Catarrh of the Bladder and Burn- spent Friday and Saturday with his Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Cook are enter ­ The Sorosis clnb met with Mrs. Bertha hall, January 22, 1904. The young lad ­ ing Sensation after Urinating. Dissolves Stone fater’s father in Kalamazoo last week. Redfern Monday afternoon. in the Bladder. Strictures, Backache and Colde. brother Orlo in Mt. Pleasant .... R. F. taining relatives from Hastings...... The'young son of J. E. Brown has ies are to wait upon the gentlemen. La­ There is no better kidney remedy than this oil. Elsie News in Brief. Chapman, of St. Johns, was in town Miss Luln Streeter is out of school for Miss Agnes Greeno, of North Plains, dies footing thedrill. Bill 50 cents. Ev ­ wo™«n troubled monthly with scarlet fever .... Miss Harvey, of Ovid, erybody come and have a good time. PAINFUL MENSTRUATIONS. Take this ad- Wednesday ... .The L. A. S. of the Dis­ a few (lays 011 account of sickness. spent last week with Mr. aud Mrs. R. is the gnest of Miss Lansing. vertisement to the drug store. Ask for Steke- ciple church will meet with Mrs. Arthur Ladies ’ committee. Miss Dora Chapin, tee s Genuine Haarlem Oil. B.jV. Chase is under the doctor's care. Miss Bertha Cook, of St. Johns, is vis ­ Tompkins .... A number of young peo­ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armour, of Dn ­ Miss Minnie Martzke and Mabyn Cliffe. Avery January 21. Everybody invited. iting her parents. J H. Cook and family. ple enjoyed a sleigh ride to Eureka and plain, are visiting at R. C. Lowe’s. When yon bny, see that a medicine dropper Lyman Cobb is attending the M. A. C. ,...L. Craudell, wife and daughter Friday evening, Jauoary 8, the yonng is enclosed with the bottle. I do not eell iny oil Mrs. Chas. Stratton is able to be out Claude Crook spent Saturday and attended services .... Mrs. Sarah Blank The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott people of South Riley gave Miss Nora without e medicine dropper with tbe bottle. siient Sunday with Hugh McCullough is ill with lagrippe.... .Mrs. Kate Cle- Redfern is quite ill at this writing. Each bottle has a circular of Steketee’s Family again. and wife. ______Sundey with liis parents at Maple Rap­ Welton a complete surprise. The even ­ Medicines wrapped around the bottle, aud my ids. land, of Eureka, spent last week at the Chris McCracken, of 8t. Johns, visited ing was pleasantly spent with games name is blown i.> the bottle. Geo. Schenck went to Detroit on bus­ home of Erie Ingersoll. Price Sic, five.for tl- Bent by mail if yon can ­ iness Monday. Elmer Cook and family and Russel his brother, Elmer,nbe first of the week and other amusements. After jiartak- not bny it at the drug stares. PoMtape stamps Delta Mills Burford and wife visited at the home of Wallace Blain aud wife, who have Among the sick are Harriet Dean, ing of refreshments, all returned to their may be^ent. OEO. G. 8TKKETKE. E. A. Fuller aud family were in Beld- J. H. Cook, Sunday. beeu visiting W. T. Riddle and family, homes, wishing her many happy times. Grand Rapids. Mich. ing over Sunday. returned to their homo in Laingsburg. Harry Diuion aud Mrs. John Pickney. O. C. Iugersoll was in town Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Orippen and sous, Mr. Dwight Carpenter, of Fremont, Miss Wright, of Ashley, is visiting ...... A. C. Crosby was in Canada last ...... John Brown and wife, of McBain, SOLD BY A. 0. HUNT. Archie and Earl, visited at the home of are visiting their sou, J. E. Brown ...... is visiting relatives and friends in town. MAIIK1AGK8. Mrs. Chas. Baldwin. week on business .... Allen Rice, of Geo Streeter, Sunday. Miss Faunie Anderson is clerking in Oneida, visited his cousin, Will Bafli- Z. T. Shauower, of Ovid, was in Green- Edith and Will Golden, of Crystal, iry cot E. C. Urick’s bakery. rick, Sunday ...... A sleighload of peoplo Harry Cliurohill and Miss Martha Al- bush Saturday on business ...... Mrs. Wal­ are visiting their cousin, Miss Hetty John C. Biensteadt and Miss Cecelya ty. Absolute from Lansing spent Saturday evening baugh were guests at the home of Geo. ter Eames and daughter, of Ovid, are Sickles. E. EUeson, of RUey, were united in necessity for Mrs. John Ross went to *Ionia Mon ­ Streeter, Wednesday evening. marriage Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock ______the kitchen. A day to visit her husband.) ^ at the home of Arthur Nichols..... Dar­ spending a few weeks with her parents, Commissioner T. H. Townsend, of woman's iuveutiou for tbe use of woman. No win Benjamin aud wife, of Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Crook and daugh­ Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Warren ...... Mr. and St. Johns, visited the public schools hy Justice George H. Marshall. competition. Entirely new. Large profits and Blr. and Mrs. Ed. Letts were in Brant ters, Cora aud Sylvia, visited at the Mrs. W. J. Whitlock aud Mr. and Mrs. quick sales. S5c for sample; a stamp for par­ the latter part of the week. spent Sunday with John Lee...... A Tuesday. ticulars. sleighload of young people from this home of P. A. Thomas, Sunday. J. J. Warren ate dinner with G. N. Miss Kathereen Heunelv, of Hubbard- The Republican leads them all. 4112 KLIZA R. THOMAS. Ovid, Midi. Jas. Mahar and wife, of Midland, arc place went for a ride Thursday night. A sleighload^ of tieople -enjoyed a Ferrey last Friday. ston, visited Miss Edna McCracken one visiting Mr. and Mrs. Moore. Oysters and cake were served for them dancing paity at Ashley, Tuesday even ­ day last week. T. W. and E E. Snelling were in at the home of F. C. Throop.....Will ing, returning home in the “wee small County Line. Mrs. Earl Jones and son visited at the Fowler on business Tuesday. Robins aud wife and Arthur Nichols hours” of, morning. homes of Samnel Parks and Rodney The I. p. O. F. gave a dance in their and wife viBited their father, Rodney Mr. and Mrs. VanWagner, of Elsie, Jerry Grubaugh is very ill..«...Miss Jones last week. E. F. ALLEN C C.MESSENGER temple Friday evening, January 15. Choat, Sunday ..... Mrs. James Space had the misfortune to fall last Thurs­ were guest6 at the home of E. G. Cook, Cora Haas, of North Star, is visiting Charles Webster, (a grandson of Henry R. T. Cameron wfent to Traverse City Monday evening, also at the home of S. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Haas, Webster,) of New York State, is visiting day morning while dressing, breaking S. Menter, Tuesday. Monday to see his father, who is very ili. her liip. The doctor thought it would this week..... Mr. Frank Martin is relatives in town. 56e American Dentists Mr. and Mrs. Moore, who have been not be adviseable to set it as she was Every one is enjoying and improving moving to St. Johns ...... Mrs. Ben Gru­ Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson, of Liv ­ visiting-in Ovid, returned home Sunday. over 80 years old .... Nelson Thurston the good sleighing, the longest run of baugh is the owner of a Christmas cac­ ingston county visited at Mr. Frank 231 Washington Ave. S.t Lansing. sleighing we have had for a number of tus that has 198 buds and blossoms on. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Netzorg enter ­ was bom in New York state al>out 60 ...... Mr. Cook, of St. Louis, is visiting Redfem ’s last week. tained an uncle from Detroit over Sun ­ years ago. He died at Delta January 7, years with the smallest amount of snow. Mr. Claude Crook and Mand Wilson, TEETH, Single Full Set - - - $5.00 of pneumonia. Funeral Saturday, in ­ Once more the family ties of Stephen at the liomo of Curtis Grubaugh this day. week..... Mrs. S. T. Hill is on the sick of near Elsie visited, at Mr.David Crook’s GOLD FILLING - $i.00 and Upwards 'oy Bates, of Mesick, spent Sunday terment in Delta Mills cemetery. He Hubbard have been broken. This time list..... Ben Grubanghand family visited Saturday aud Sunday. •Wi'.li his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. leaves a wife, one sister, Mrs. Reed, of a loving wife and mother died of BEST SILVER FILLING only - - 50c Grand Rapids, two daughters and four pneumonia, Saturday evening, January their son, George Gmbaugh, of Fulton, Monday forenoon the High School Bates. Sunday. room was closed for the simple reason GOLD CROWN, 22-Karat - - , - $4.00 sons at Loekport N. Y., only one son 9, at six o’clock, liaving been sick only a that it was too cold for comfort. Perry Grubaugh and wife, of Owosso. came to the funeral.. Mr. Thurston was week. Teeth extracted absolutely without pain - 25c visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hawse over a member of the Lansing G. A. R. also A surprise parry was given Mrs Fowler. Rev. Foote, Mr, F. Convis and Mr. R. Sunday. a member of Delta Grange. Florence Burflford Saturday evening. C Lowe and wives visited at Mr. Frank OFFICE HOURS: Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, from near Quite a number were present and an en ­ Amelia Waddle was in town last l^amphere’s on the Island Friday. Lady Assistant Always in Attendance 8 a. m. to 8 P- n. Sheridan, are visiting their daughter, joyable time was had. Pedro and other week. Mrs. Chas. Bates. Fairfield. games were the amusements of the even ­ W. H. Snelling was in St. Johns Sat­ Mrs. Susan Cobb lias gone to Detroit ing, supper being served by the host­ urday. Rath. to spend the winter with her daughter, ess. J. G. Patterson is attending court in wrs. E. G. VanDeventer. Mrs. Andrew Williams, Jr., and child ­ St. Johns. I. M. Dryer has opened a meat market a Tie D. of R. held installation services ren, of Chicago, who have been visiting Miss Anna Klein was in St. Johns in the hotel basement. relatives here the past few weeks, re­ Olney. over Sunday. ■^the I. O. O. F. hall Tuesday evening, turned home Monday ...... Thomas Mar- Miss Ruby Odell, of Owosso, visited BUY YOUR rving supper to a large attendance, yin, of Ovid, was the gnest of his sister- Miss Etta Sutton, of Bengal, was in Ada Farnsworth last week. tl Those who arc under the doctor's in-law, Mrs. William Marvin, several Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Faller and town last week. Mr. Laycock. of Pompeii, visited his are are,!' ' '» V. Chase, Mrs. J. Hustin, days last week.....Mrs. Alma Washburn, children, who have been visiting rela­ Frank and James Whittaker retumod nephew, Prin. W. E. Laycock. Drown, J. Cunningham, of Owosso, spent a few days of last woek tives in Olney for a few days, returned to Muskegon Monday. Grant — jg and Mrs. Celia Crowell. to their home in Ovid Monday ...... The Otto Maser, of Lansing, spent Sunday ot the home of W. L. Dunham ..... A little child of Mrs. C. Wilaie is very Several from town attended the dance at the home of Augusta Herbison. Lumber & Shingles $ The second number in the Epworth sleighload from Elsie perjietrated a sur­ at Pewamo Wednesday. League lecture course will be given Fri­ sick.....A sleigh load of yonng people W. C. McFarren spent last week with prise on Henry Cobb, Monday evening, from Elba Center was very pleasantly Win. Wilson and family, of Essex, his brothers, Nelson and Clarence, day evening, January 15. Herbert Leon it being his 41st birthday. It is needless visited Mrs. Jas. Lance last week. ^ OF THE Cope, humorist, will be the entertainer. to say all had a good time, wishing him entertained at tjie home of Charles Call C. F. Ha nmoud and wife, of Lansing, Marion Tillotson discovered fire in a many more such anniversaries .... .There one night last week...... Mrs. Florence Mrs. John Swartz spent Saturday and spent last Friday with W. A. Teel and store room in their home Friday night, was a hunting contest last Friday be­ Buford and Miss Bertha Cook visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs B. Thornton. wife. and with his wife’s assistance the blaze tween six of tlie Elsieites and six Fair- their aunt, Mrs. Mary Allen, of Olney, Mrs. R Havens and daughters, Ivah Bert Sage is ill of pleurisy. Thomas ST. JOHNS TABLE CO. was a^ou extinguished with little field boys. The Elsie boys were victori ­ Monday .....Miss Flossie Allen visited and Blanche, were in St. Johns Satur­ Nelson is recovering from the same dis­ Miss Elsie Lee Saturday and Sunday. day. damage. ous, producing 54 rabbits while the de ­ ...... Mrs. Roy Allen is still on the sick ease. feated side only 38. In the evening the Tlios. Snelling and son, Ernie, of Frank Parker, wife and son, of Grand Full Assortment of At the social given Friday evening for list...... Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hanes and Elsie, were in town Tuesday on busi­ the benefit of the seniors they took in Fairfield boys gave an oyster sapper to W. Summers did business in Ovid Mon ­ Lodge, spent Monday at the home of J. the champions and their wives at the ness. A. Hall and wife. Everything Desirable. —^ *15. A load of Ovid young people at­ home of Fred Wise. All report a fine day ..... Mrs. Jot* Mae visited Mrs. Allen Heury Edinger, of Cassopolis, called tended, and a good time in general is re­ time..... Wm. Baese and Wm. Fox made Monday...... M. L. Bigam has returned on his brother, Peter Edinger, one day Stewart Trumble was rallod to Had ­ ported by all. a businesr trip to Owosso, Tuesday ..... from Saginaw..... A sleigh load from last week. ley Monday by the illness of his son /flie.Ladies ’ Aid Society of the M. E. Olney attended a pedro party at the Lowry, who. with his mother, has been We can do your machine work promptly Sighrus White, who has been poorly all H. Sutton was awarded several prizes visiting relatives at that place. Church will be entertained by Mesdames winter, is very low.....R. H. Williams home of Clarence Pierce Saturday even ­ on his fowls at the poultry show at and furnish everything ready to put H. P. Cobb, C. H. Dunham and W. C. and Wm. Dickon visited at the home of ing .... Elmer Smith has returned to Ann J. C. Woodman & Sons have quit the Dunham at the home of the former Arbor..... Miss Mary Olney visited Mrs. Grand Rapids last week. meat business, which they have been (too . Brand in Calidonia township last Fowler Sunday school had their an ­ up a complete building. It will Thursday, January 21. Wednesday .... Mrs. Louise Chase, of Maggie Mae Monday ...... Flossie Allen conducting in the basement of the hotel. entertained company from Ovid Friday nual election of offloers Sunday. Most They open a market in Lansing this Frank Hungorford, who took a load Elsie, is spending a few days with her of the officers were re-elected. pay you to get our figures. of people to Ovid Sunday evening to at­ niece, Mrs. Wm. Fox..... Henry Cobb, evening. week. tend the F M. meeting, was takon with John Cramer and Ada Williams were Mrs. Wm. Sage accompanied her The four-months-old son of George apoplexy and has not been able to lie all under the doctor ’s care last week Knst Faille. sister, Mrs. Hattie Gadt, to Saginaw, Robson and wife, whose illness was re­ brought to his home here. where the latter will be treated. ported last week, died on Wednesday St. Johns Table Co. Saturday afternoon abont 30 little Miss Mertie Allen spent Friday night The funeral of John Simmon, who morning. Fnneral services were held friends and schoolmates gathered at the Eagle. at the home of her brother, in Westphal­ died of blood poison, was held at St. from the home at 11 o’clock Friday fore­ home of Vera Litchfield to help celebrate ia __ The saw mill in Frank Kossal's Joseph’s church Monday. He leaves a noon. wife and two children. The “Jolly Five,” which consists of her iltli birthday. They spent the Miss Lalah Eddy is visiting her sister woods, has lieen making some repairs afternoon in playing games and by two- which kept them from working a few local talent from the eastorn part of the steps. At 5 o'clock each departed for at Detroit this week. days .... The revival meetings at the F. township, have beeu giving entertain ­ their home wishing their little hostess The Bell telephone ifl nearly ready for M. chnrch, will be continued this week ments at several school-houses this many more such birthdays. ♦lie wires at this place. until Sunday evening ....Eagle town ­ STURGIS DRUG CO. week. They will lie at the No 10 school- Meetings continue at the M. E. church ship was well represented at the Teach­ lionSe Friday evening. with a good attendance. ers’ Association Friday oveningand Sat­ DRUGS, C. H. Smith and S. T. Headly, repre­ Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat­ Louis Voisinet attended the teachers’ urday at Waconst%..... Mrs. Chas. Bis- senting the Owosso Sugar Company, ment hy Ely ’s Cream Halm, which is institute at Wacousta Saturday. sel and son Charles, were in Grand Led ­ MEDICINES, have been in town this week trying to The agreeably aromatic. It is received ge Saturday last, on business. secure contracts for the raising of beets through the nostrils, cleanses and heals There was no school Wednesday ss CHEHICALS next year. They did not have very good the whole surface over which it diffuses the teacher was away on business. success. Some who raised beets last Leading itself A remedy for Nasal Catarrh Charlie Johnson sold his home some PERFUMERY, year found it to be hard work to get which is drying or exciting to the diseased time ago to a widow lady, and has now Gunnisonville Grange. help to woed the beets, while others are membrane should not be used. Cream purchased the May Brown home. TOILET ARTICLES. not quite satisfied with the treatment Line of Balm is recognized as a specific. Price The pupils who were neither tardy or At our regular meeting Saturday ev ­ they got from the compauy. So there 50 cents at druggists or by mail A cold aheent during the month of December ening the following officers were elected may not be quite as many oontracts in the head immediately disapi«ars were Reva McCrunnb, Ida Baker, Daisy for the ensuing year: Worthy Master, We Guarantee: made this year as there were last in this Go-Carts when Cream Balm is used. Ely Brothers, Bakor, Ivan McCrumb, Norma and H. P. Kraus; overseer, H. J. Kyes; vicinity. ______56 Warren Street, New York. Lisle Fatten. lecturer, Mrs. Mable Zeeb; steward, Personal Attention to pre­ Milo Livermore; assistant steward, scriptions, Home Old Friends Back Again. will be Roy Sampfly; lady assistant steward, So many requests have been made for Jnlia Kraus; treasurer, C. J. Zeeb; se­ Only the purest drugs a return of Happy Hooligan, the Kat *3 cretary, Mrs Hattie Kves ; pomona, Iva found at r used. zenjammer Kids and other old favorites Henderson; Ceres, Vera Henderson; of newspaper readers, the Fres Press WE ARE OFFERING SOME J Flora, Reva Price; gate-keeper, Chester will present them again, beginning next * Morrison; chaplain, James Gunnison. Lowest prices, quality Sunday. Happy Hooligan's guileless * Installation of officers will occur considered. • old smile will greet yon then, and his t SPLENDID BARGAINS IN at our next meeting Saturday eve ­ pictured advonturo is one that will con ­ ning. January 28, after which refresh­ •No. 18 Hess Stock Food, vulse all. BROKEN LINES. ments will lie served. With Buster Brown and Happy Hool­ Clinton Ave. Fatf . K innf ., I/ecturer. Hess Poultry Panacea igan—two of the strongest features in E I. HULL’S Instant Louse Killer. toe comic pictorial world —accompanied SEC THEM BEFORE YOU BUY i ELSIE, as they will be by other old-time favor ­ The little folks love Dr. Wood ’s Nor* n. R. VAN DEUSEN, MICHIGAN. way Fine Syrup. Pleasant to take; ites, the colored oomic supplement of Special Attention to Undertaking, Phone 23. § perfectly harmless; positive cure for Sturgis Drug Co., The Free Press will be far and away the i coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma FOWLER, MIOH best offered by any newspaper.

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