I The Clinton Independent. VOL XXXIII—NO 81. ST. JOHNS. MICH., THURSDAY. MAY 18. 1899. WHOLE NO.—1698

BREVITIES. BART.” HETLER IS DEAD. Trying to Settle. OLIVER M. HIDDEN BUSINESS LOCALS. J. O. Selden, now of Stanton, was We Are Helping Other*, Why Not Toa? The dog poisoner is at work In Elsie. here last week trying to settle with Economy, Safety aad Comfort. A Letter From t Brother Miner So State*. Our coupon sale runs out Saturday. A widows pension of $12 a month the village for alleged damages sus­ Died at San Joae, Cal., Last Sunday, Wli«r« To secure one or all of these bles ­ There appears to be some doubt We are saving our coupon customers has been granted Mary E. Stanton, of tained some time ago, through a de­ He Wai In Search of Health. sings buy either an “American Stand ­ from 25c to $1 ou every pair of shoes among certain individuals as to the fective sidewalk. We understand the ard,” “Sterling, ” “Olive”or “Record” Ovid. truthful ness of the statement of others A telegram from Mrs. R. M. Steel to this week. Bring your coupons. See Robert Shaw, a hardware merchant prospects are favorable for a satisfac­ her daughter, Mrs. E. P. Waldron, of Wheel of W. C. Allen, in the Clinton St Johns papers of last weclk for cou­ at DeWitt, lias gone into voluntary that Bartholomew Hettler, for many tory adjustment of the matter, and this village, states that Oliver M. Hid­ block, at the head of Clinton avenue, years a resident of ilie eastern portion that Mr. Selden manifests a willing ­ west side, from $20 to $50. They are pons. The Mercantile Co. ’s bankruptcy. of this township, died in the Klondyke den, uncle of Mrs. Waldron, died at Shoe Department. The recent improvements made by ness to meet the village half way. San Jose. Cal., last Sunday, May 14, attracting a great deal of attention country in February last, whither he 1899, aged 56 years. from wheelmen. In the rear part of Special bargains in Wash Goods, and John Hicks in his dry goods store have had gone to seek his fortune in mining his store he lias a repair shop under lent new attractions to that all reli­ for gold. The inquiries and expres ­ Mr. Hidden, well known to the ear­ a fine selection at Noble Burnett ’s. able place of business. Geo. O. Alien died at the home of lier residents of St. Johns, went to the supervision of a first-class work­ sions of doubt have been so frequent ills sister, Mrs. Dr. A. H. Kenyon, Vancouver. B. C., a number of years man. All work warranted. Morgan Flower* For Decoration Day, At the annual meeting of the grand that Mrs. Hetler and family desire us this village, Tuesday, May 16, in ills ago and built a large hotel, similar to & Wright tires, best in the market, in We are taking quite a number of lodge of Knights of Pythias in Grand to publish some extracts from a letter 59 year. He was born in Oakland The Steel, in this village, for a resort, stock. An Inspection of these goods orders for cut flowers for Memorial Rapids last week, R.*G. Steel was elect­ written to her by W. H. Egerton, who county, Mich., where lie had spent which he had been keeping in person. and prices desired. You will find it to Day, and these orders will be the first ed grand inner guard. was engaged with him in mining ope­ the greatest portion of his life, aside Last winter he was severely attacked be to your interest to call before you ones filled. We expect to have plenty Fenton Independent: “The average rations, and dated at *Saw Mill (’amp, from that spent with a brother in by the grippe, from which he did not buy a wheel. He also carries a full of flowers, but it is best to order early bicycle rider is very willing to use a Klutina Valley, via Port Valdes, Kansas. He came here in February recover, ana as his health still contin ­ line of bicyc le sundries. and be sure. C. F. & F. W. Knapp . path, and equally unwilling to pay Alaska, February 8, 1899.” He says: last. A short service was held at the “ I am compelled to inform you that ued to fail, his attending physician A good place to get value received in New Shirt Waists just received anything for the privilege. ” house this morning and the remains advised him to take a trip to Califor­ Dry Goods, Carpets and Curtains, Wm. L. Wilson, of Port Huron, Mr. Hettler passed away at 4:30 a. m. were conveyed to Waterford, Oakland nia, believing that the ocean voyage At John Hicks ’. on February 6, 1899. He had been ill county, and deposited in the family Jackets, Capes and Suits is at formerly Department Grand State all winter, and was very anxious to would be of benefit to him. He died Noble Burnktt 's. Another Invoice Commander of the order of Maccabees, lot. after an absence of only two weeks Of those handsomely trimmed hats will speak in Maecabee hall this even ­ get to his home, and pleaded with us from home. A wife and one young Wanted. to take him to Valdes. But this was Just received at Mrs. S. J. J ones ’. ing, M. M. Trenniman will accompany THE WOODMEN. lady daughter, of their immediate 10,000 pairs of old slices to tap, heel In the Racket Store. him. impossible. To attempt this journey, family, besides a host of friends here and patch while you wait. Workman ­ with the mercury at 30 to 50 degrees ship and stock warranted to be first- Harley Black, of Olive township, below zero, meant certain death. Urctt Preparation* for the Head Cauip and there, survive him. Novelty Dre** Pattern* at Kan*a* City, Mo., In June. Mr. Hidden was an architect, and class. Over Woodruff & Tromp ’s 7 yard lengtiis for $2.75 died Monday morning from consump ­ There was but one chance in a thous ­ shoe store, St. Johns. tion, aged 30. The funeral was held and for him to reach home alive even The two hundred Woodmen of St. planned many of the public and pri ­ At John Hicks ’. Tuesday afternoon at the Wilsey Johns will be pleased to know that vate buildings in St. Johns, Saginaw if he could have reached Valdes. How­ and Detroit. Real bargains in Fancy Silks at Notice to Contractors. church. ever, a party of friends of Mr. Hettler when the Head Camp convenes at Noiilk Burnett ’s. Kansas City, next June, it will be the Sealed proposals for the erection and During the storm last Tuesday made the attempt on the 6th to reach Notice From the Health Officer. completion of a church edifice for the nignt lightning struck and killed a the coast. They started with him on a largest fraternal beneficiary gathering SUMMONED First Congregational church of St. horse in a barn on the farm of Wm. T. sled, and lie appeared to be very happy ever held in the United States. The This is to notify the good people of new convention hall seats 20,000, and To Join the Great Majority on the Other St. Johns that they should look after Johns, Michigan, according to the Stead, in Essex township. The horse over the thoughts of being on his re­ the state of their back premises, plans and specifications now in the was insured in the Clinton County turn trip to his home and friends. lias one acre of free floor space. One Shore. hundred and fifty thousand visitors wherever located within the corpora ­ hands of the building committee, will Mutual for $70. Mr. Hettler continued bright and Entered into rest at the home of tion. It will be far cheaper for you be received up to 12 o ’clock noon of On Monday evening last some per ­ hopeful until about 8 o ’clock that eve­ will listen to speeches by Hon. Wm. her daughter, Mrs. Josepti Brown, St. June 10. 1899. Said proposals are not ning, when lie complained of cramps, McKinley, Col. W. J. Bryan and other Johns, Saturday, May 13, 1899, Mrs. and your neighbors than sickness. son took from the rack in front of Al­ prominent men. Fifteen hundred As regards the premises in the rear to include seating, heating, leaded lison ’s jewelry store, a bicycle belong ­ which continued to grow severer until Janies C. DaFoe, in her 76th year. of the stores and hotels they are mostly glass, lighting or plumbing. For these about 11 p. m., when beseemed easier, couples will trip the light fantastic to Mary Shaw was born September 16, ing to Charles Fritz, in the employ of the mnsic of three full bands. Seven ­ in an untidy condition. If the filth last mentioned items separate bids Geo. Foerch, and lias not as yet re­ and at midnight slept, which contin ­ 1822, in Fredricksburg, county of Len ­ and rubbish is placed in heaps by next will lie received on said above men ­ turned the same. ued until 4 a. m., when he began to ty-five bands and two hundred full nox and Addington. Canada, where tioned date. Upon entering into con ­ talk. He said: ’Boys, take me to companies of drilled Woodmen will were spent her childhood and early Tuesday night, May 23d. the marshal Miss Nina Pennell, formerly of St. participate in the grand parade on will send teams to take it away. Oc­ tract the contractor will be required Valdes; boys, take me home. ’ Then womanhood years. In June 1844, she cupants and owners should confer as to furnish satisfactory bonds. Johns and a progressive pupil in our he remained silent, and it was thought Thursday, June 8. Michigan will be was united in marriage witli James high school, will enter the Ackley col­ represented by the Woodman Band, of to having it piomptiy done, instead of The committee reserves the right to he was going to sleep again, but It was C. DaFoe. and for eighteen years there ­ each claiming that it is the other's reject any or all bids. lege at Grand Haven this fall. Her that eternal sleep. The best of care Grand Rapids, and two drilled compa ­ after made their home in Canada. In many friends here rejoice over her tine nies from Ionia and Grand Rapids, duty. If not ready when the wagon Address all communications to Build­ was given him that could be given a 1862 they removed to western New comes you may have to move it at your ing Committee, First Congregational advantages for success. human being in this country. The re­ her sixteen delegates and their friends York, where they resided three years. R. Howland, on Clinton avenue, who desire to witness the great event own expense. Now let’s clean up the Church, St. Johns. Michigan. mains were conveyed toward Twelve In September, 1865. they removed to village and have it ready for company. P. E. Walsworth , nearly opposite The Steel, has been Mile Camp and laid to rest with those in Wy HI* earnest Christian life, loyal and de­ Slay 20tli. C. F. & F. W. Knapp . In dependent job department. voted to the church of her choice. Hale of Remnant* Service* Attended by a Goodly Number at Brother Muttons Tuesday Night. Go toSlade ’s for your Ice Cream Soda. George Haynes was before Justice the Baptist Church La*t Sunday. At a banquet given by the Masonic A husband, two sons and one daugh ­ This week at John Hicks ’. Woodruff last Saturday, charged witli Between 50 and 60 members of the Lodge No. Ja5, assisted by the sister ter and their families mourn the loss being drunk upon the streets of St. lodge of the Eastern Star, in honor of of the presence of tills loved one. The Order your IceCream for your Sun ­ Chronographs and Horse timers, and St. Johns Commandry and about half children being, Mrs. Joseph Brown, of day dinner at Slade ’s. all other high grade work, is done by Johns the week before. He pleaded as many Knights of Pythias attended an old charter member, W. H. Brain- DeWitt the Jeweler. guilty to the charge, and was sen ­ services at the Baptist church last ard was presented with as handsome St. Johns, L. O. and M. II. DaFoe. Hale of Remnant* tenced to pay a tine of $5 and $3.50 Sunday afternoon and listened to a and substantial a token of fraternal She lias gone to receive her reward This week at John Hicks ’. Novelty Dress Pattern* costs after a well spent life on this earth. very able sermon by Rev. Allen, the regard as could well be desired. It Take your repair work to DeWitt 7 yard lengths for $2.75 The funeral of Mrs. Julia Kimmen pastor. The church was filled to its seems that Mr. Brainard was seventy- the Jeweler. At John Hicks ’. took place in Lansing at 0:30 Friday utmost capacity, and many were five years old on Tuesday last, and has FIREMEN ENTERTAIN* morning at St. Mary's church. Father obliged to remain outside or go away. been a mason 54 years. The St. Johns All styles in Shirt Waists. Crash Gay's'Bn* and Dray Line. Brancheau officiating. Mrs. Kimmen After this service they marched to lodge was organized 42 years ago. Mr Manquet Tendered Detroit, Lapeer and St. Skirts, Denim and Pique Skirts In all Having added to my general draying was 77 years old and died at Bath, the cemetery, headed by the boys Brainard having been an active mem­ ('lair Deleg ite* En Route to the newest cuts business a safe and comfortable omni where she lived with her daughter, drum corps, and placed beautiful flow­ ber from the first, holding important Grand Rapid*. at Noble Burnett ’s. bus with which 1 make sure connection offices all the time until u few years For the past year, or since the last witli all trains. Calls made for one or Mrs. Thomas Price. ers upon the graves of their departed Farm Implement*. There were no marked improve ­ brothers. ______ago, when infirmity from old age called state meeting of the Michigan Hrmen, two persons from same piace for 25c.» ments in the condition of Henry Wal- a halt. There is but one other living Chief Cricb, of the local department, at R. Ho wland 's. three or four. 50c. Orders left with bridge, the pioneer attorney of St. EDUCATIONAL. charter member, O. B. Swain. has been busy thinking how he could Sale of Remuan's me or at The Steel will receive prompt Johns, at the time of going to press. In consequence of tills a banquet impress firemen from the cities that This week at John Hicks ’. and careful attention. He retains all his faculties, and noth ­ Program of the Clinton County Teacher*' was given him at the lodge rooms on st. Johns existed otherwise than sim­ Richard G ay *, Proprietor. ing is forgotton which is thought A NMociatlon, to be Held at the High the evening of ills birthday and a ply on the map. When the convention Price* of Bedding Plant*. would add to his comfort. School Room, Bt. John*, Satur­ purse of $75 in gold was presented him, was given to Grand Rapids it helped Per Do*. Slade’s Ice Cream Soda is flavored day. May tOth, 1809. this making the rate one dollar per him out somewhat, as St. Johns Js on Giant Branching China Asters,...... 10c with the pure fruit juices. J. II. Gillett, formerly of this vil­ MORNING SESSION. 10 O'CLOCK. year. the line between Detroit and Grand Tom Thumb. Sweet Alyssium...... 10c lage, and now of Detroit, is the inven ­ Singing, by the Association. White Snapdragon, ...... - 10c Carriage For Stove Wood. Devotional Exercise*, conducted by Super ­ A short program was put on, consis­ Rapids. Accordingly the Detroit and Candytuft ...... - 10c tor. patentee and manufacturer of a intendent E. M. Plunkett. ting of music bv Foercn ’s orchestra, other eastern delegates were invited Mignonette, ...... 10c I have an open side spring buggy new and very effectual lawn sprinkler, Report of Secretary and Treasurer. several vocal selections by Miss Alice to stop over between trains en route Sweet Pea. assorted colors...... 10c and a leather top and newly trimmed for which Jack Wiggins, of this vil­ Paper —Good Manner* and Moral Training, Prices on other plants given at the phaeton which I will exchange for Miss Nina Chappell, St. John*. Malthouse. a banjo solo by Prof. Lynn, and Inspect our city, its fire depart ­ store. C. F. & F. W. Ki. N A I’P, lage. is local agent. He may be found Discussion, led by Miss Ella Eaton, St. and an Irish impersonation by Warner ment, and other features of interest. stove wood. Botli at a bargain. at Clark & Hulse’s clothing store most Johns. Vreedenburg. Toastmaster W. H. Tuesday was the day and the Detroit, Fine Tailor-made Suit*. G eo . S. Cor bit. of the time. A Talk. Suggestions on Teaching History, Superintendent 8. R. Laird, Lansing. Cochran made a few opening remarks Lapeer and St. Clair delegates stopped all sizes, all shades and all prices, from New Firm at the Old Stand. The comptroller of the currency as Mr. Brainard took his place on the over from the 3:125until the 7:59 p. m. $5 up to $25 at Noble Burnett ’s. Monday declared a fifth dividend of General Discussion. The undersigned having purchased Paper. Busy Work, Miss Irene Sickles, rostrum, giving a brief history of the train. Local firemen and officials es­ DeWitt guarantees all work first ten per cent in favor of the creditors Elsie. lodge and Mr. Brainard ’s connection corted the delegates to the places of the business of the old firms in the < i the first National bank of Ithaca. AFTERNOON SESSION, 1:30 O’CLOCK. class.______planing mill north of the railroad on Address. The Teacher, President W. A. with it, then introducing Wm. M. interest and finished at The Steel, the State road, St. Johns, are now pre ­ This makes in all seventy per cent on Stevenson. Fenton Normal. Smith, who after a short address was where a banquet had been prepared. A good place to buy Carpets, Lin claims proved, amounting to $60,276.81. Paper. School Apparatus for Use, Mr. Ed­ pared to furnisli all materials for ward Waldron, Eureka. followed Wm. A. Norton, who made About fifty occupied chairs at the lat­ oleumns, Rugs, Lace Curtains, etc., is The affairs of this trust will be termi­ the presentation speech. ter and did ample justice to the spread at Noble Buknktt ’s. dwellings, stores, school-houseschurch- nated within a week or ten days. General Discussion. es, etc., on short notice, and at live ltccess. {irepared by Landlord Pulfrey. Pres- Remember the Door. Ionia Standard: “ Mr. and Mrs. Tafel Address. Evidences of a Good School. Su­ Memorial Day Program. and let live prices. Come and see us perintendent S. B. Laird. dent Travis acted as toastmaster and It’s the first door north of Foercli ’s Banhagel went to St. Johns Friday, The procession will form on f’Hnton introduced John C. Dooling, who with before placing your orders. Paper. The Recitation, Mr. Watt L Cllse, barber shop, in the old Central House. iiaw on which place is to be their home. F. Orul. avenue, and will start at 1 o ’clock p.m., well chosen words made tne visiting I). M. S & S . Banhagel & Son, contractors, have so Discussion, led by Mr. Jerome W. Howard, march up the avenue to Walker street, delegates sure of their welcome. Rev. I do all kinds of bicycle repairing and much work at St. Johns that It was Ovid. thence to the cemetery in the follow­ sell the Monarch, Tribune, National Crushed fruitsserved with IceCream How we have succeeded in leaching Verti­ Edward Collins, who accompanied the and Royal. Wheels in first class order Soda at Slade ’s. deemed desirable to have a resident cal Writing. A series of short tulk^by Mr. ing order: Detroit boys, responded and highly John Waldron. Mi*s Cora II. Oarlock, and to lease. I would be glad of the op­ representative, hence removal of the 1st. K. T. Crum Corps. complimented St. Johns on its loca­ Buckeye Binder* and Mower* junior member of the firm to that Miss Ruth L. Rose. Wacousta. 2d. St. John* Di vision No. 611, U. R. of K. P. portunity to guarantee my work for ueries. Shall we have an exhibit at the 3d. Charles E. Grisson Post G. A. R. tion, beauty and business bouses. Mr. you. Respectfully, at R. Howland ’s. place. ” r? How many are pushing the writing Collins ’ remarks were heartily enjoyed aclass? Superintendent Laird, of Lansing, Citizens, school children and all or­ S. N. Shaf Fer. The Spring Meeting of the Fenton by all. Messrs. Hogan and Watson, of Coke'* Dandruff Cure, Driving Club, at Fenton, Mich., will and President Stevenson will be here to in ­ ganizations are cordially Invited to ac­ Detroit, are hard to beat. Their rep ­ The Latest be held May 30 and 31 and June 1st. struct, stimulate and cheer you. company the column to the cemetery As applied scientifically at Foercli ’s Principal E. O. VANDEVENTER. ertoire of songs and jokes is almost in In Organdies, Dimities and Piques Barbershop, is indispensable to per ­ Witli an improved track, $1200 In President, Elsie. and participate in the exercises of dec­ exhaustahle and they were called upon at John Hicks ’. purses, and fine attractions, an inter ­ MR. GEO. ANDERSON. orating the graves of our soldier dead. sons troubled with dandruff. Secretary, Maple Rupids frequently. Jas. Murphy, of Lapeer, esting meeting is assured. Entrv MISS HELEN WHEELOCK. After decorating the graves the pro ­ was unable to attend and Hogan and nd pe blanks can be secured of John W. Committee on Music. cession will assemble at the soldiers ’ The Barred Plymouth Rock is the Watson sang “Murphy ’s Christening ” anteed at DeWitt’s the Jeweler and most popular fowl in America today. Davis, secretary. monument, where the G. A. R. will in place of his response to the toast. Optician. ______The secretary of tlie treasury has exemplify the ritualistic work of Me­ My stock is from Hawkin ’s Celebrated EXCELS ALL. “A Volunteer Fireman. ” Music by Great drive In wide, all silk, Fancy Royal Blue Strain. Eggs for hatching approved the design for the new La­ morial day. The column will then the St. Johns Mandolin Club was inter ­ fayette silver dollar submitted by the Very Pleasing Was the Lecture Given by march to the M. E. church, where the Ribbons, worth 40c to 50c per yard, for at reasonable prices, and guaranteed spersed throughout the bapquet and 25cents at Noble Burnett ’s. from strictly pure bred fowls. Lafayette Memorial association. On Joseph Plowman Saturday Kve. program will be continued as follows : greatly added to the pleasures of the one side of the dollar will be the heads 1st. Singing by the choir. Address, D. S. French , People judging from the illustrated 2d. Prayer hy Rev. J. T. Ewing. occasion. The lateness of the hour Slade’s Ice Creams made in brick 23wl0 St. Johns, Mich. qf Washington and Lafayette, and on lecture entertainments that have tri­ 3d. Singing. made an adjournment necessary earlier shapes of different colors. the other a representation of the mon ­ fled with St. Johns audiences in the 4th. Reading of Lincoln's Memorial speech than was wished. Rev. Collins led in £TATE BANK OF 8T. JOHNS. ument to Lafayette to lie erected In past, the one given by Joseph Plow­ at Gettysburg by J. L. Ring. “Auld Lang Syne ” and “America” and Novelty Dresn Pattern* 5th. Recitation by Bernice Rush. COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS Paris in 1900. The wording will be man at the opera house Saturday ev­ 6th. Address By John O. Winship, Cleve­ the banquet was over. yard length for $2.75 the same as on the standard dollar, ening last would truly come as a reve­ land, O. Much credit is due Chief Cricli for ______At Joh n Hicks ’. except that the words “Lafayette dol­ lation. No attempt will be made by 7th. Singing. the success of the event. He worked CAPITAL. $60,000. lar” will be substituted for “One dol­ The Ice Trade for 1890. description to make the stay-at-homes Persons having flowers to contribute hard for it and felt amply repaid by I employ this medium through which lar.” realize what they missed, but It was will please bring them toG. A. R. hall the success which attended ills efforts. NET ASSETS OF STOCKHOLDERS, $900,000. V Wm. DeVan, of Riley township, to tell my old friends and patrons that by far the best that ever visited the Tuesday morning, May 30th. He and Geo. Woodruff accompanied I have in store a large stock of high was in town last Monday, and fell in W. E. Hamilton , town. For further particulars look the delegation to Grand Rapids as del­ uality ice for this season ’s trade and P. K. PERRIN, President. with some jolly friends and neighbors, J. W. Hradnkr , over Mr. Plowman's circulars and take egates from St. Johns. ellvery. The service will be first- O. W. HUNGER, Vloe-Presldent. and before he was really aware of it our guarantee that every word lie ad­ O. E. Wilson , J. W. FITZGERALD, Cashier he was full. He started for home and tock ku A Pleasant Gathering. class and the prices right. I take this vertises is true. W. N. S . opportunity of thanking my old friends fell by the wayside on Lansing street. G. W. Shulteus , On Monday evening last between He was discovered by Marshal Keeney, Congregational Note*. Committee. forty and fifty members of the King ’s and patrons for past favors, and trust DIRECTORS: Decide upon a liberal subscription by fair dealing to merit a continuance who furnished him lodgings at the Don't Ml** Thl* Last Opportunity. Daughters assembled at the prettv O. W. Munger, Geo. F. Marvin, J.W.Fitzgerald hotel de Dunn. In the morning he for the new church. The universal and hospitable home of Mrs. H. E of the same. The season is now open J. H. Corblt, J. H. Fedewa, Geo. W. Em- was taken before Justice Woodruff, to verdict Is “The Congregational peo ­ C. M. Tower, who has been here for Alack for the purp of listening to and orders may be left at my office tnooi, Jas Klchardeon, P. K. Perrin, whom he told of his poverty, and that ple need a new building. ” Contrac ­ three weeks and over introducing his over O. P. Dewitt’s grocery store. new and successful remedy, Ruraa- the report of Mrs. Mack, who was a John J. Reiser, G. R. Corbin, he did not know that he was likely to tors are inquiring into the details of delegate to the State meeting at De­ Respectfully. H. A. Saoe . Jesse Sullivan. get boozy, for he had never been in the plans. Katah, a cure for the principal alls of troit a few weeks ago, and to strength ­ The Largest Cerpet Stock such a condition before, and asked for Subjects for Sunday services: Morn­ mankind produced by this climate, has at the earnest solicitation of many en the organization for future work. in town is at John Hicks ’. 3 Per Cent. Interact Paid on Time Deposits. mercy. The ’Squire’s heart was moved ing, “The day of Pentecost ” or “The who have been benefited by its use, There was some pleasure connected and lie let him off upon the payment workings of the Holy Spirit. ” Even ­ with this gathering, as it was univer ­ My house and three lots on Vaucon- HE STATE SAVINGS HANK, of Fowler. of costs, $5, with the promise that he ing, “A fixed Spiritual purpose. ” been induced to stay another week, sally said by those present; “We bad sant street for sale. Lewis Isbell. T would do so no more. Sabbath school at noon. Christian during which time the medicines wilt a pleasant and profitable meeting. ” be given away in doses and sold at $1 Umbrella* and Mackintosh** CAPITAL. SISJIOO. I»r. E. B. Ward. “ Endeavor meeting at 6 o ’clock. You are cordially invited to attend. for three bottles, as before, at Van- List of Letter*. at Nobl *e Burnett ’s. Dr. E. B. Ward, the well-known Sickle's drug store. The opportunity Remaining In the Po*tofflce at St. Johns, NET ASSETS OF STOCKHOLDERS, $500.00$. physician, poet and newspaper writer, A. BiNKnoRST, Pastor. closes Saturday, May 20th, after which Mich., May 16,1909: For Decoration Day. died at his nome In Laingsburg Satur­ Gratiot County News: “Mrs. Ed­ date the remedy will be sold at the Arnold, B. F. B. Keuaeh, Ml** Lena We are in receipt of the handsom ­ FRANK GRULER, President. Andrews, Ml** MaymeLaprts, J. B. (8) FREDERICK 8CHRMBR, Vloe-Presldent. day night of consumption. He was a ward Lake, of St. Louis, has been vis­ regular price, $1 per bottle. Consult Adams, Mis* Amy Morrison. Annie est and most desirable stock of Mil­ member of the Michigan legislature iting Mrs. I. N. Coleman, of this your best interests, save your money Belen, Ml** Alice Penney, Mr*. Mabel linery for Decoration Day and all other W. H 8NRLLINO. Cashier. in 1868 and was well known in Lan ­ village, this week. These two ladies and restore your health by taking ad­ Beattie, Ilelbert Robinson, W. A. days ever before opened for the in ­ Bingham, Mrs. E. Scrlver. Mrs. Alice(8) sing. Dr. Ward was born in New are tne only ones left out of ten ladies vantage of this last opportunity of Chapman, Burr A. Tracy, Wllle* spection of the ladles of St Johns and DIRECTORS: York state in 1836, and came to Mich ­ who met 42 years ago at John Jeffrey’s securing the remedy at one-third the Elmer, Bert Wearer, Floyd surrounding country, and the prices Constantine Feldpausoh, Frederick Schemer. igan in 1836. He was a graduate of and made the first flag that floated in usual price. Grubaugh. Herb Nlttlg, Henry placed upon the articles will ensure Kemmel, Bert Whitney, Mr*. Julia W. H. Snelltng, Mtohael Spltzley, the Ann Arbor School of Medicine a public way in Gratiot county. The ready sale. A visit and Inspection is J. H. Corblt, Frank Qniler, and was a prominent member of the I.lransed to "widT WILL H. BRUNSON, P.M. material used was cotton, the white list*. Name. Age. invited. Respectfully, Constantine Gruier. oucher State Medical society and Owosao being sheeting and the red and blue May IS—Harry R. Lewi*, Ovid...... » There are 211 farms in Duplaln B A PETsen, Academy of Medicine. were cambric. ” Mary E. Conant, Ovid...... 88 township, averaging 81.40 acres each. Upper Block, West Side Clinton Ave. Kg-Money Loaned on Real KstateJ Mortgage*; CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THUB8DAT, MAY 18, 18!)9.

WAR NOTES, STATE GOSSIP. At the last official cauvawr the STATE LECJIULATUR8. students of the U. of M., it appeared During a recent engagement at 8t. news i mn Newberry is to have a grist mill in Bills Signed by tbs Governor. that the number of farmers' children omas Gen. Luna, of the rebelrebeUj WM the near future. The following bills have been signed was three times greater than the num ­ angerously wounded in the shqnlder by the governor: J, A Whole Regiment of News Items A new 1100,000 court house is being ber of those belonging to any other By Telegraph Giving a Brief Re­ by a bullet Just beforesfore jjie Df-jtle talked of for Bay county. A bill entitled “an act to revise and amend From Michigan Towns class. sume of the Week's Events. the charter of the olty of Pilot"; an act to of St Tomas, Gen. Luna, when fee saw There is talk of an electric railroad The bee raisers of 8anilac county amend so act i “ that an engaffftibint with our troop* from Lansing to Cold water. were losers during the past winter as trap nets, was inevitable, sent back to Gen. Mu- CAPTURED FOR BRIEF READING. an act r Adam Schuler, of near Allegan, haa well as those in other parts of the RELIABLE AND INTERESTING. relative to t cardo for reinforcement*. Mascardo ’s planted 130 acrea to augar beets. state. Only those hives that were ana malntennance of highways and private roads reply was that he would take orders WS Persons Killed by t Howard Cltj and the building, repairing and preservation abundantly protected show evidences A Destructive Wrack Occurred oa the from no one but Aguinaldo. This d free' la March —Other Items. with setting fire to property In Lans ­ schools in the olty of Orsnd Retplds: common enemy, he took 1,600 of his tery at Grand Haven was erected in Ex-Gov. Flower of New York Is Dead an act to provide for the levy and 1837. ing with intent to defraud insurance salo upon execution of oertaln property; soldiers and made a force march to an act to amend an act to protect the primary Bacolor, intent on chastising hia com­ Bratal Murder at Howard City. Coal prospecting is being carried on companies, was convicted in the cir­ election and conventions Of political parties; • Joseph Harvey, who has lived all his in the vicinity of Millingtou,* Tuscola cuit court by a jury which was out Cabans Doa't Want to lay Down Arms. on act to amend an act relative to the proceed ­ rade in arms, and but for the timely ings of circuit courts In chancery ; an set rela­ interference of Aguinaldo a civil war life on a farm near Howard City, whose county. three hours. Gen. Maximo Gomez has informed tive to the practice In courts held by justices of between the two rival generals wotfld boyhood training was good, and who An Ithaca man ia filling a big con ­ Gov.-Gen. Brooke that he could no the peace in suits brought against two or more The Methodists of Millington have defendants; to authorize the oounty of Oogeblc certainly have taken place, as both never had any vicious or eccentric tract in hen fruit. The contract calls longer act as representative of the Ca­ commenced the erection of a $7,000 to purchase and maintain a system of abstracts were actually drawn up iu battle ar^ habits or characteristics to distinguish church. for the shipment, in 10 days, of 3,200 ban army in the distribution of the of title of all lands In the county; to prevent $3,000,000 appropriated for the pay ­ the adulteration of any ground grain by use of ray when Aguinaldo interfered. him from tens of thousands of young Grand Haven has an independent crates of eggs, or 100,000 dozen. The oat bulls; to provide for the filing of a eopy of men whose lives have been Bpent on eggs will be worth in the neighbor ­ ment of the Cuban troops. Gen. Go­ the minutes mode by surveyors and crrfl en- The civilian member of the U. 8. military company known as the Light rlneersof all lands within this state; to Wpi- Philippine commission are favorable farms near small towns, showed re­ hood of $13,000. mez added that he had arrived at this ate the width of bridges: to amend an act au­ Guards. decision with great reluctance, and f to the meeting with a Filipino com­ cently, notwithstanding all this,that he Reports from .different parts of Isa­ thorizing the Incorporation of homes for aged. Leonidas Methodists are to have a with the moat friendly feelings to ­ Infirm and Indlgnafc* men or women; to amend mission which was suggested on behalf possessed a murderous spirit that will bella county are to the effect that fruit an act authorizing dissection in certain case* new church, which will be built this ward Gen. Brooke personally and of­ of Aguinaldo, by Lieut. Reyes, of the make him for all time a notable figure trees are loaded with buds and bloe- for the advancement of soienoe; an act in re­ summer. ficially, but he felt he could no longer gard to examinations before a state veterinary staff of Gen. Gregory dtel Pilar, who in the list of cold blooded human slay- soms, but that a little worm has made board: to organize union school district of the Dogs did $100 worth of damage to represent the Cuban army, because a township of Uurt In Cheboygan oounty; to cane to Gen. Lawton under a flag of era. As a result of his insane desire to its appearance and is doing great dam­ sheep in the vicinity of Millington the cabal, composed of many of the subor ­ amend an act relative to mutual benefit asso­ truce bearing the proposal. It is kill, a wife, grandmother and uncle age to the trees. ciations ; to provide for the relief of Thos. Allen ; other night. dinate commanders, existed to oppose to authorize and empower the city of Manistee thought by the American commission ­ met instant death, while his father-in- John Millette, a saloonkeeper of to pure base water works; for the protection of Ilaron county farmers say that clover jind if possible defeat the plans for ers that the idea may have resulted law is fatally wounded and Harvey ’s Michigamme, went to jail on a 60 days’ fish in Retold luke In Jackson county; to amend only six-months-old baby is crippled was completely killed by the heavy partitioning the money. He explained an act allowing the spearing of fish; to amend from 1 a recent meeting of the so-called sentence with $700 in cash in his an act of probate courts; to amend an act to in ­ Filipino congress at Ban Isidro: Defi­ for life. In addition to this the mur­ spring frosts. ~ that former members of the Cuban corporate tbwcity of Alpena; to amend an act pocket, rather than pay a fine and costs military assembly, led by Mayai Rod- relative to tbw organization and powers of fire nite information on the point, how ­ derer shot himself in the mouth and The libraries of the U. of M. contain of $45.40, assessed against him for vio ­ eriguez, Manuel Sunguilly, San Gaul- and marine Insurance companies la this state; ever, cannot yet be obtained; though eye and lay down beside his dead wife over 122,962 volumes, 18,461 pamphlets, to amend an act relative to the bonded Indebt ­ lation of the liquor laws. the local Filipino committee whieh is to die, buMsuch a fate was not his good and 1,299 maps. berto amf other malcontents, who had edness of school districts; authorizing the Harry 81ater and Jo in Allison, who organized a majority of the officers township of Glatfwin in Gladwin oounty to Is­ in close communication with the lead­ fortune, as he will not die from his in ­ There has not been a single convic­ sue bonds; to amend an set relative to the in ­ juries. One theory for the awful trag­ have been on trial at Kalamazoo, against him apparently, and though corporation of the elty of Ann Arbor. ers of the rebellion, is doing ita'mt- tion of criminals in Osceola county charged with robbing the Union bank be (Gomez) might persist and possibly An income ta*x bill has passed the most to secure peace. edy is that Harvey had no intention of since Jan. 1, 1899. murder, until his uncle took him to at Richland last August, have been carry the payment to successful con ­ senate by a vote of 38 to I. It was the The "tinclad ” gunboats Laguna great excitement over the report that W. C. Sanford, of Battle Creek, has sand and work in with it, forming a telescoped and the first car of the extra Tbe 31st Michigan will arriue in De­ started on a trip around the world on for the current expenses for two ensu ­ trouble has broken out again between hard, durable surface. train was also wrecked. troit, Saturday, May 20th. his bicycle. He expects to be gone ing fiscal years; $89,000 for improve ­ Supreme Record Keeper Boynton, the Reports to the state board of health three years. Commission has not Disagreed. ment* swsd $3,000 for land, a total of BASE BALL. father of the order, and Supreme Com­ show that rheumatism, neuralgia, $164>000i. The land item relates to a With reference to the progress of mander Markey. Markey is after The Marshall School & Church Fur­ bronchitis, tonsillitis and influenza, in Below we publish the number of xomos of negotiations by and the status of the tract of about four acres, which the Boynton ’s job, and the latter charges niture works, which has been closed the order named, caused the most sick­ Soil played by the Western and National Washington joint commission, the cor­ authorities of the school deem neces ­ LeusfueH, giving the number of gome* won and that Markey has been sending out a since last December, has resumed ness in the state, si nee oar last report. respondent of the Associated Press at sary to its requirements. lost, together with the percentage of each club • circular letter to his friends asking operations. Consumption is reported at 151 places, to-date, Monday, May 15th: London, has obtained from the high ­ The special committee investigating - •them to secure the right kind of dele­ The loss by the destruction of the measles at 68, scarlet fever at 35, ty­ the static contract for printing with WBST&HN L.KAGUS STANDINCO. est quarters the following authorita ­ Games Per gates. This Markey denies, but ac­ Peters Salt «fc Lumber Co. ’s mill at phoid fever at 20, diphtheria at 11 and the Robert 8mith Co., of Lansing, has tive statement: Negotiations have CTubs. Played. Won. EJwrt. Cent. knowledges he will try and secure the East Lake, will reach $130,000, with whooping cough at 11. made it* report. It finds that all de­ ftidtanapolis ...... 17 10 1 .588 never been broken off nor endangered S<- Paul...... 15 0 1 .553 office of supreme record keeper. Mr. $52,000 insurance. Last fall an Onaway farmer left sev­ partments of the state government Boynton says that the main contest is at any time since the adjournment of , Buffalo...... 15 0 T .553 Croswell people can now hello to one eral acres of potatoes undug, on ac­ the commission. If matters precede kiokod on the work turned out, and. Milwaukee...... 17 0 It .529 a renewal of the old fight of creating a score* the company for its methods. Minneapolis ...... » .520 another to their hearts ’ content, the count of the low price prevailing at as smoothly as they are at present, ...... 17 0 reserve for the order. Markey and a new telephone exchange having been the time. This spring, when he started The bill providing fixed salaries for - Detroit ...... 17 8 » .471 number of officers have endeavored for Sir Julian Pauncefote ’s return to Kansas City...... 18 7 tl .380 put into operation last week. to plow over the land, be found that Washington will be signalized by the fuperviaors, graded according to the Columbus ...... 15 6 30 .875 years to have the annual convention population of the county in which they The Chicago 34 16 6.00 5 73 4 15 stances, and what little money she had less the Transvaal executive pledges, heavy The Grand Rapids Veneer Co. ’s fac­ company with $1,250,000 capital, to Chicago — was found in the pocket of her dress, tory at Grand Rapids has been de­ himself to initiate bona fide reforms. Senator Davis’ usury bill as passed Be>tgrades....5 1 >35 50 & 26 5 55 3 05. developed the marl deposit and manu ­ Lower grades..4 1*34 85. S 50 6 SI 3 55. which was in the room. Mrs. New­ stroyed by fire. The fire started in the Discharged bat was Rearrested. by the senate prescribed 5 per oent as berry was an old lady 75 years of age facture Portland cement, the plant to Detroit — dry kiln. Loss about $50,000; insur ­ Roland Burnham'Molineux, who has the legal rate of interest and author ­ and lived alone in a little log hut. cost $500,000, with a capacity of 1,000 Best grades. ...4 2>35 01- 5 60 6 73 3 9J- ance, $30,000. spent several weeks in the Porobs ized as high as 7 per cent by special Lower grades..2 50 .(,3 75 4 63 5 53 3 30. Chas. P. Smith, a half-witted young barrels. Alice, the 6-year-old daughter of Mr. prison, New York, charged with the contract. The house judiciary com­ Buffalo- man, is under arrest suspected of com­ The work preparatory to changing Best grades.... 5 0096 26' 6 30 5 60 and Mrs. Carl Hunter, of Battle Creek, murder of Mrs. Kate J. Adams, was mittee amends by substituting 8 for 7. 4 1* mitting the awful crime. from narrow to standard gauge the Lower grades.. 1 253d 00 « 75 6 S3 3.150 drank from a bottle of aconite by mis­ Flint A Pere Marquette branch from discharged recently, the grand jury Mr. Cheever ’s bill relative to the Cleveland — Lott la a Storm. take, and it was with difficulty that Palms to Harbor Beach is being having failed to reindict him, but he compensation and dntio* of circuit Best grades.... 4 50 15.00 5 00 5 00 4 00 court stenographers, has been referred Lower grades.,2 723.1 4 25 5 75 »80 The schooner Nelson of Bay City the doctors saved her life. pushed, and the change will be made was immediately rearrested on: a war­ back from the committee ot the whole Cincinnati — foundered in a storm in Lake Superior The war department has notified the before long. As it is now, all mer­ rant charging him with asault with in ­ 5 00 to the judiciary committee. Best grades..., 4 5035 23 5 00 355 on the 14th, and nine persons, includ ­ University of Michigan that there is chandise and produce shipped along tent to kill by sending cyanide of mer­ Lower grades..-! 0031 06 4 25 4 75 S 63 ing the captain ’s wife and 2-year-old an opening for general teachers who the branch has to be transferred from cury to Harry Cornish. Mr. Sayre’s bill providing that as­ Pittsburg- — can speak Spanish, to go to Porto Rico sessing officers shall require sworn Best grades... .5 '£>-45 35 5 10 5 29, 4 10 child, went down with her. The Nel­ the small to the large cars at Palms, Ex-Gov. Roswell P. Flower Dead. Lower grades..ft 5 3* 25 4 00 6 00. 8 80 at salaries of $1,200 per year. making an immense amount of extra statements as to property owners, was son was in tow of the steamer A. Fol­ Ex-Gov. Roswell P. Flower, of New som, which also had the schooner Mary The safe in the Detroit, Grand Rapids work, as well os causing delay. agreed to in committee of the whole GRAIN, ETC. York, is dead. Deceased was taken ill of the senate. B. Mitchell as a consort. In the heavy & Western railroad station at Port­ A terrible accident or suicide Wheat, Corn. Onto, early in the day on the t2th iost with Senator Monaghan got a bill through Net»«n 73*73* 84 18 1* 31031* ence when public jobs are to be given To I/mOo 73 ;73* waves, her canvass having all been C. L. Randall, W. J. Lumstead and story window of the sanitarium, and worse until the time of his death. De­ 31031* 27327* out * ______Cincinnati 71371 36(135* 28328* taken in before the breaking of the C. E. Stanton, three Oxford business was dashed to pieces, breaking every ceased was of English descent and was Cleveland 74 ( 74* 32332* tow line. Shortly after the parting of men, have petitioned the Oxford town ­ bone in her body. The affair was wit­ born at Theresa, Jefferson county, N. The Ninth Infantry and a mountain the line, and before her crew had time Fmebarg 76 ( 75* * 35330* 38333* ship board for right of way for an nessed by several persons. The wo­ Y., Aug. 7, 1835. battery of six guns, have been sent to Buffalo 74 J 7414 3>3»* 33332* to lower the yawl boat, the Nelson electric line from Orion through Ox ­ man turned over several times in her the front •Detroit —Hay, No. 1 timothy, 110 per ton. threw her stern into the air and dived ford to Oak wood, the line to connect descent. Later—The lady’s name is American bicycle manufacturers will It is now expected that AdmiraJ Potatoes, 40c per bu. Live Poultry, spring chickens, lOcper lb: fowls, 9c; turkeys, lie; straight to the bottom in 300 feet of with the Winter A Lau Detroit road at Mrs. W. A. Haines, and her home waa occupy 8,000 feet of floor space at the Dewey will be in the U. 8. in time for ducks. 1 >c- Eggs, strictly fresh, 12c per doz. water. Orion. in Detroit. It was a case of suicide. Paris exposition. a national demonstration on July 4. Butter, best dairy, 14c per lb; creamery, 17c, The authorities have relaxed the Lower Far* oa the Michigan Central. Peach trees in the vicinity of St. Two young men of Le Roy who are The MoCallnm bill has been reported pursuing the study of law deserve suc­ rule under which Manila streets have out by the house general taxation com­ The Fidelity Fire Insurance Co., of Railroad Commission Osborn has Joseph which survived the cold weather been cleared from 7 to 8:30 p. m. mittee. It proposes a plan of general Baltimore, and the Pelican Fire Insur ­ made another very important discov ­ are now threatened with ruin by little cess for the way they are laboring to surmount the difficulties which beset The Neueste Nachrichten of Berlin, taxation for Michigan similar to the ance Co., of New York, have been au­ ery. The great wave of prosperty red ants. They work at night and in their path. They have to depend upon In an article urging the immediate in ­ Indiana law, with a board of state as­ thorized by Cbmmissiouer Campbell to which came the Wabash railway sys­ a few days the trees are deprived of their own efforts for the funds neces crease of the German naval power, sessors at $5,000 salary each, to super ­ transact business in Michigan. tem's way some months ago, was not all foliage. Peach trees which were sary to keep them daring the period confesses that Germany is "not able to vise the work, with power to raise or The secretary of war has received a without its drawbacks. The earnings se't out this spring are being similarly of their studies, and this summer they compete with the U. 8. at sea, quite lower assessments. cable from Gen. Otis at Manila, saying of the system have increased mined. Chester Jessup, aged 18, of Kalama­ will devote spare time to the raising apart from English intervention. ” As a result of a tornado near Eagle that it Is inadvisable on account of sanitary conditions, to send to the U. “The humor of that mono'ogue zoo, is deail He had been ill for two of potatoes. They have leased 12 acres The validity of the action of the sec­ Pass, Tex., on the 12th, 29 persons were months, and the cause of his illness is near the village and will plant the retary of the treasury in refusing to killed outright and over 100 were 8. the bodies of any more of the troopa man, ” said the boarder who had been land to tubers, and expect to realize pay rebates of the internal revenue wounded. Buildings were blown to who lost their lives in the Philippine* to the variety show, "was decidedly laid at the door of the Kappa Iota Gamma society of the high school. enough from this source to support tax on alcohol used 1q the arts under pieces and split into kindling wood, until after the close of the gamy sea­ elephantine. ” "Presumably, ” com­ Young Gessup waa severely used up in themselves daring next winter. section 61 of the WiUon act, will be and many bodies were buried beneath son. and the cold weather set* in. The mented the Cheerful Idiot, "he carries his initiation into the society, and his Port Huron's rate of taxation this tested in the U. 8. court of claims and the fallen walla A tremendous {nil reoommendation of Gen. Qtis has beeq hia lecture In hia trunk. ”—Ind anapo- illness dated from that occasion. year will be the same as 1898. ' . the supreme court of the U. 8. of hall accompanied tfce tornado. approved by the aeercUry o< w*g. , Its Journal. * V . * 'XT*: r~* r ■? <» ^

CLINTON INDEPENDENT, TH1IB8DAT, MAT 18, 1899

SAVED FROM ENEMY. The field marshal ordered the bring feesh In Wen you ketch *lm an ’ THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. " Keep to Your Place and wounded to be attended to, and, step ­ MUSKRAT HUNTERS. not leave ’im outdoor in mud all night ping In front of my father, demanded I was out yes’day ’bout 4 o ’clock by Your Place will Keep You." ' I was just 16 years old. It was In the flag. My father, whose hands we AND SOME OF THE MARVELOUS Lighthouse Point an ’ I see beeg stur­ LE9&ON VIII.; MAY 21. JOHN 18: the January of 1871. i'he French saw were empty, declared he did not TALES THEY TELL. geon He drlf’ up on mud bank. Qot 15—27. Without good health we town in which I lived was besieged by know where it was. The field mar­ beeg bang on head same lak’ yourn. the Prussians. For two months the shal turned to the officer of the post cannot keep situations or en­ Slob lean Wall Knows Thai* Typo Whan I t’lnk I go out on point now —I fin' Chlof T*xt; “He Cat me Unto HU Own enemy had held our little garrison and said: dat feesh gone —hey, Theophlle? ” joy life. Most troubles origi­ blockaded like a fox in its hole. It It Coins* to Cnndnltsrntod and Abso ­ nnd HU Own Reeoirod Him Mot*' — "Very well, if he doea not remem­ “W’at you t’lnk, who Is bettalre liar, John 1:11—Jesus Baforn lb* High was a terrible winter. It snowed in ­ ber by to-morrow morning, shoot lutely Purs Veracity, Than the Palm nate in impure blood* Hood's Antoine or Theophlle? ” asked Thedo Print t. cessantly. Cold and hunger were him. ” Most Be Accorded the Muskrat Trench Cieotte of the company in general. Sarsaparilla makes the blood harder to contend with than the enemy When they had relieved us of our "Me!” shouted the two storytellers rich and healthy, and wilt himself, and the fever thinned our (Special Letter.) without pausing In their eagerness to arms and placed us under guard, my The muskrat Frenchman Is to be II. “Peter followed Jesus.” He fol ­ help you I44 * keep * * * your * * * place * * *. *9 9* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ranks faster than hts bullets. father, who watched the sentinel from claim superiority, to observe the exact lowed afar off (Matt, xxvl., 68), and was, • • • found dwelling in the fiats along the bearings of the remark. therefore, In far more danger of denying guilt Up - “ Was tired oat, had no ; One day father came home, having the corner of his eye, told us that he Detroit river, near Detroit, Mich. In hla Lord than he would have been If he appetite until I took Hood ’s Sarsaparilla. had hidden the flag; that, seeing the “You hear dat?” said Jean Baptiste had been more courageous and kept clos It built me right up and I can eat heartlly.M fought through the entire night, and, stature he is small, in complexion like er to Him. “Another disciple. ” John, who Ktta M. Haoeb , Athol, Maft. embracing thy mother, Inquired for me. day was going against us, he had torn Montle. "You each haf called odder a it from its standard, wrenched the to his native mud, in habits simple liar. You haff your flght-eet-out out­ went with the crowd through the gate, My mother replied that I was at the and —uncleanly, in appetite satisfying side my saloon. ” for he “was known unto the high priest, ” military school, where he had entered eagle from its perch, flung it into a himself with roast "muskrat shtuff wiz and "therefore probably was acquainted ditch, while he had concealed the “I keel dat Theophlle, ” declared An­ with the palace and knew the servants. ” me. JuBt then I came in with my onyon, ” washed down with whisky "The palace. ” The court of the palace. drum on my back and my drumsticks precious silk, riddled with balls, under toine savagely, leaving by the Bide his coat. little better than raw alcohol. In door. 16. “But Peter stood (was standing) Mood'* PUI* cur* Ur«r 111* ; U« no n-lrrltatlag and thrust through my shoulder belt, hap ­ Imagination he is wild, vivid, fanciful, at the door. ” The wicket gate having In only cathartic to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla. py to be alive In spite of the misery of My father was a simple man, the "Antoine Jus’ lak’ dead a’ready," an ­ some way been shut. “That other disci­ extravagant. nounced Theophlle between clenched ple •• • brought In Peter." He helped the time, and whistling like a black ­ descendant of peasants, a son of the On Monday Antoine Boudle, a true Coffin* Rented In Mexico. soil; but In speaking to us of these teeth, hastening from the front door. his Intimate friend, leading him indeed bird. My father fixed his eyes on me. type of the muskrat Frenchman, came The pedro players paused long to into temptation —unconsciously, for he The Mexicans have a queer way of “Tell me, my son, If you have not things the man seemed to expand and himself seems to have suffered no temp ­ burying the dead. The corpse is tight ­ into Jean Baptiste Montle ’s saloon at listen, but no sound came from with ­ tation from the servants —but also lead­ already learned something of the art become exalted with the words he ut­ with a red and swollen nose. ly wrapped in matting and placed in a tered. Bcorse out. Thedo Cieotte broke the silence. ing him near to Christ, who could save Of war?* There was considerable excitement In him In temptation. coffin hired for about a ahilling. Ona He told us this fragment of silk was "I t’lnk he hot ’ run away home as I felt Very proud and answered: the saloon. The two Clcottea of De­ fas’ as leg can carry, eh? I weeeh 17. “Art not thou also one of this man's or two natives, as the case may be, ‘ '"I believe so, my father. ” sacred, that the wind that swelled its troit were playing a match game of disciples? ” The R. V. leaves out the place the coffin on their heads an# go folds was the breath of the nation, Theophlle tak’ bees sturgeon wlz him. ” not. Peter may have been eeen before In fact, 1 knew there was no one who pedro with the two Montte brothers. by this maid; be was unfamiliar with the at a trot to the grave, where the body Could teach me how to better handle a and that it moved in the midst of us Thedo Olcotte was winning, and play ­ place, “and had the shyness of a plain is Interred and the coffin Is thsn re­ drum. on the march as the image of our man Inside a great house. ” “He salth, I turned. ______country. ing every card with a yell of triumph am not. ” This was both falsehood and “Let me see how you can beat your and a thump of the knuckles that treason to his Master and the new king ­ '(from,” said my father. “Very well. Then he thrust it into my bosom, made the table dance. "Fourteen dom. “For it was cold,” and here he What “Kalaomlne* ” Am. Vow beat for a charge." not wishing It to be found on him time!” he shrieked, as he played on was standing among them, “and warmed “Kalsomines ” are cheap temporary I beat my drum so furiously that un ­ when he should be shot next day. himself. ” “It Is more than probable that preparations manufactured from the lMt trick and chalked the score the air was ringing with Jest and laugh ­ chalks, clays, whiting, ate., and are der the inspiring call I felt that I In the evening the Prussians sent down on the table top, while the ter about Jesus, but Peter did not Inter ­ a flag of truce asking a suspension of etudk on the wall with decaying ani­ cduld lead an assault on the bells of crowd, composed of unkempt, un ­ rupt: he kept silence and tried to look mal glue. They bear no comparison the cathedral tower. hostilities that each might bury its washed, but sympathetic muskrat as like one of the scorners as he could.” with Alabaatlne, which is a cement • "Well done!" said my father; “that dead, and asked one of our number to 19. “The high priest. ” Annas. Jesus Frenchmen, pressed closely around the was led first to Annas, because, though that goes through a process of setting, Is first-rate.” act as guide to our lines. An old com­ players. The triumphant Thedo deposed by Rome, he was still the legit­ and hardens with age. Consumers, in Then he said nothing more until my rade, who knew the country well, of­ turned and beheld Antoine Boudie ’s imate high priest, according to the law buying Alabastlne, should see that the mother had gone to her chamber, fered to conduct the officer, when it of Moses, the office being for life (Num. goods are in packages and properly nasal beacon. XX., 28; xxv., 26), and may have been so labeled. Nothing else Is “Just as when he drew me closer to him, and was discovered that no one had a "Haylo, Antoine. Ha! Ze red nose. bandage for the eyes of the bearer of regarded by the Jews. good ” as Alabastlne. The claims of said, gently: Ware you get him? ” 20. “Jesus answered him, I spake open ­ new imitations are absurd on their "Listen, my son; the enemy has the flag of truce. "Ware I get him? I tell you. You ly,” etc. Greek, I have spoken. There face. They cannot offer the test of killed many of our men, ana, besides, A sudden idea struck me. It was was nothing in His teaching to be con ­ say liar, but so It Is. Dees morn I cealed. The high priest could find out time for durability. a hundred men, at least, are wounded. running a great risk, but it was worth tak’ pall an ’ ax an ’ go to rlvalre; walk all about Him if he wished. “They seek The drummer of our company has two the trial. out ’bout half acre on Ice, chop hole to wring from Christ evidence upon Unnsnal. bullets In his breast. We must have "If you wish, I will bandage the In Ice an ’ get watalre. Den I say, ‘I “SWISH! GO BOAT RIGHT UNDER which to convict Him. It was contrary Fuzzy—Democrats are very quee. eyes of the officer with my handker ­ HIM!” to the law and the spirit of Justice.” another. In this hour everyone ought t’lrsty; get drink. ’ I stoop, poot head 21. “Why askest thou Me?” Jesus re­ Wuzzy—In what respect? Fuzzy-- to be willing to do his whole duty— chief, ” I said. I produced the flag, the In hole, drink watalre. Splosh! bang! “T’irteen time,” shouted Jean Bap ­ fused to be a party to this injustice. Let Why, their dinners disagree with theft wilt thou take his place? ” red and blue stripes of which I had Somet ’ings by ze nose haf me fast. tiste Montle, as he banged down a win ­ them find the witnesses, for there were before they are eaten. —New York My heart filled my throat and choked folded inside, leaving the white alone ning card on the table, and the game plenty of them. This would have put an Tribune. 1 geev great swalr, leap, fall on Ice, end to this unJUBt and illegal condemna ­ my answer. I do not know that it was visible. hear somet ’lng strike. I rub watalre went on. tion and brought out the truth, which the from pleasure, but It certainly was not My father Instantly understood my out my eye. Look. Dere on Ice lie rulers did not want. “The cunning of the Are You Using Allen's Foot-Ea*eT high priest was foiled.” from fear. ruse and explained in patois to the cat feesh, beeg, so long, w’at I poo ’ POSTMEN OF HAVANA. It is the only cure for Swollen, The day passed. That night, while guide that he was to remove the 22. “One of the officers • • • Smarting. Burning, Sweating Feet, out watalre by my nose. Ah! she hurt Ingenious Device* by Which They In ­ struck Jesus with the palm of his hand." my mother slept, my father with his bandage, and while the preliminaries an ’ bleed, but I tak’ feesh an ’ pall an ’ R. V., with his hand, “lit., gave Jesus a Corns and Bunions. Ask for Allen ’s were in progress deliver it safely into go to house. Firs’ I put leetle fat creased Their Pay. stroke or blow (‘raplsma. anglice. rap) Foot- Ease, a powder to be shaken into Under the Spanish system Mr. Rath- but whether a slap on the face (Paley), the shoes At all Druggists and Shoe the hands of our troops. muskrat on my nose teel she feel ver’ a box on the ear (Lampe, Meyer, Lu The lantern gave but a feeble light, fine. Den I weigh feesh —20 pounds. bone found that the letter carriers re­ thardt), or a stroke with a rod (Bengel Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE, Ad­ and no doubt, providence favored us, ceived their pay by charging from 3 to Godet), cannot be determined. ’’—White- dress, Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y I tak’ before many beeg feesh, but not law. In either case it was an insult and for the thing passed, and the officer so on my nose. W’en feesh tak’ nose 6 cents, and sometimes more, for every letter they delivered. It took only a day outrage. Wm • Good Excuse. Y mounted his horse and, with his eyes for bait I jus’ soon be couple acre off 28. “If I have spoken evil.” In man bandaged, followed the lead of the I tell you, feesh bite my nose. How or two to have that system abolished ner or matter, in the remark Just made. Mistress—Mary, Mrs. Julius tells md guide. wheesky mak’ red lak dat? You call in Havana, much to the relief of the Jesus here gives an Interpretation of His that last night she saw a policeman in We could but accompany in thought merchants. The carriers were put on own precept in Matt. v.. 89. Jesus had the kitchen with you. Mary—Yes’m; me liar? You hear dat Ranuck fel­ simply claimed the common rights the enemy, who carried back himself low? Somebody hoi ’ me! I keel him! salaries equivalent to that which they all men. “But If well, why smitest thou I had him there to keep the other man the flag within the lines of our own Oh! good. All right. Yas. I tak were supposed to earn by the assess­ me?" "The primary sense of the word away!—Tid-Blts. army. The time passed. We heard drink den. Leetle glass wheesky ment method they were permitted to translated smite is, to skin, to flay; ‘In use under the former regime. The car­ the New Testament, ’ says Dr. Robinson The principle of trial by jury was in the night the cathedral clock strike please. ” ’to beat, to smite, to scourge, properly, inaugurated A. D. 46S. the hours. At last we heard the sen ­ i Antoine went to the bar, and the riers under the Spanish system not so as to take off the skin. ’ It is perhaps tinel ’s challenge. The flag of truce had cards being dealt again the game was only charged for the delivery of mall safe to Infer from the Saviour's use of returned. I rushed to the guide. matter, but they rifled letters freely, this word that the officer’s blow was proceeding when the side door opened severe one.” —Dr. Hovey. “The flag is saved!” I cried. and Theophlle Campau came in drag and made money by stealing stamps 24. “Now Annas had sent Him,” etc. DO YOU "Yes, but we are lost,” he answered. glng a large sturgeon that would weigh from mall matter and selling them. “The R. V. is here probably correct: An In few words he explained that the The letters and other grades of mail nas therefore sent Him bound unto Cala perhaps 90 pounds. Jean Baptiste phas. Thus far the Investigation had affair had succeeded, but that the of­ Montle turned to him with an inno ­ matter would be forwarded without been unofficial, or private, and the result ficer had discovered too late the ruse, cently inquiring expression: stamps, and the carriers at the other of It was scarcely favorable to the de and had returned furious. In fact, he "Ha, Theophlle, you got w’ale. Ware end of the routes would collect not sign of the accusers. Meantime, the T DELAY came accompanied by a superior of­ only for delivery, but for the stamps prisoner had been relieved of His fet DON you fin ’ dat drlf’ ’shore?" ters. But now Annas sends Him probably ficer, and pointed out to him the man "W’at! You lnsool ’ me lak dat? I that had been stolen. There was sim­ across the inner court, where the char who had conducted the flag of truce. fin ’ him on hook w’at I bait for him. ply an unparalleled looseness in the coal fire was burning, to another room “Order out the platoon of execu­ conduct of postofflee business, and in the same edifice, where Caiaphas, with You stop play card mlnnlt I tell you the Sanhedrim, would subject Him to a tion, ” commanded the officer; “this quare t’ing. Dis morn —early—I go every man seemed to have license to formal trial.” man shah be shot. ” feesh. T’lnk I catch few leetle perch. steal wherever he couiu. Even news ­ 26. “Simon Peter stood, ” or was stand ­ “It was not he, captain? ” I said, ad­ I row out couple acre off Lighthouse papers would be stolen from bundles ing and warming himself, as we saw vancing in front of him; "it was I Point, w’ere loe is gone off. After w’lle and sold for whatever could he got for above. To understand this scene we must BALSAM them. Another form of corruption put all the narratives together, remem I FIRED. alone woo conceived the idea of this perch he began bite. I pool. Splosh! bering that probably Peter was beset thing. ” Beeg sturgeon he come, ketch perch was evident when the salary lists were and worried by a crowd of menials, some gun on his shoulder, and I with ray "Excuse me, officer,” Interposed my examined. There was no scale of sala­ saying one thing and some another, and drum on my back, set out for the camp. by tail; hoi ’ him up out watalre, un ­ that the accounts of Peter’s answers are faiher. "The commander of a detach ­ hook him off hook, t’row him in air. ries. In one city a postmaster would Thus I became a soldier. receive twice the salary that the post ­ the condensed substance of what he said For one month all went smoothly. ment is responsible for the acts of Perch fall back In watalre and swim “He denied. ” Here again was a simple It Cures Cold*, Cough*. Sore Throat. Croup. In­ his men, is he not? I had given an ’way. Wal, I t’lnk dat quare t’ing. master of a larger city received. Sal­ denial with more positiveness. fluenza. WhoopingCough, Bronchiti* and Asthma. This did not prevent me, however, aries seemed to be arranged on the 26. “One of the servants. ” About an A certain cure lot Consumption in flrtt *l*ge*. order; mjr men could only obey It” Den I t’row in ’gen. Ketch nudder hour later (Luke xxll., 69). “Being his and a sure relief in advanced stage*. Use al once. from bringing down with my father ’s "pull ” plan, with the possiollitles of You will tee the excellent effect alter taking the gun, a brigand Prussian who showed "What is your name?" the officer perch. Splosh! Sturgeon Bave him kinsman whose ear Peter cut ofT.” This first dote Sold by dealer* everywhere. Large demanded. same way by tall. Dis go on nine, division with the appointing power Statement gives one reason why Peter bottles 25 cents and 50 cent*. his head at the corner of the woods. "Sergeant Blgorne, ” answered my aftervard. Places that under the lib ­ now denied with so much greater vehe ­ 1 had a steadier aim than the old sol­ ten time. Den I get mad, I rage, I mence. This man had seen him attempt father. swalr, I t’row fist In air, I stamp eral payment of the United States diers even, and the man I drew on was would rate at $1,500 a year were worth what might be regarded by the Romans THE a dead man. "Very well, sergeant, you will be prltty near hole in.bottom boat; but as a crime, and Peter might lose his life, shot Immediately.” when I t’row In ’gen sturgeon come frequently as much as $3,000 a year.— not as a martyr, but as a criminal. Spalding One morning at daybreak the cap ­ 27. “Peter then denied again. ” So “All right, captain; it is war. I Jus’ lak’ same time before, on ’y dees Harper ’s Weekly. OFFICIAL tain, who had collected his men on John, his .friend, simply records; but tejgue the parade ground near the old gate of only ask the favor to be shot by my time he wink at me he ’s eye. Mark, whose gospel is supposed to have comrades. Return them their arms ■ SOMETHING ABOUT WARTS. been derived from Peter, says that he Saint Claude, called to my father, who began to curse and swear. and I will be responsible for them. ” Some Historical Personage* Who Hare “And immediately the cock crew.” Or la the only official was drilling his men: The old officer looked at my father balloftheNatlonal "Sergeant Blgorne," he said, "the Had Them. better, as the Greek has no article, “a Longue nnd must with his little gray eyes a moment The doctors excuse their Incompe­ cock crew.” This was the sign which be ueed In nil enemy presses us each day more close­ then he said: Jesus had given to Peter (John xlil., 38), games Each bnil ly; if this continues, in eight days he tence by declaring that these nuisances the second cock crowing called usually warranted. will be within .our walls. This must "Agreed.” disappear as a child growB older. I the cock crowing. Then it was that the ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES I strove to draw my father aside; profess to believe them. No one in Lord turned and looked on Peter (Luke If a dealer does not carry Spalding'* not be. To-night the commandant has xxl„ 61). “It was enough. Like an arrow athletic goods In stock, send yonr name ordered a sortie in order to reenforce I must speak with him. Did they mean the household remembers the historic and address to us (and hi*, too) for a copy to make me shoot my own father? It through his Inmost soul shot the mute of our handsomely illustrated catalogue. the troops at Luneville, who hold the case of Cromwell, fortunately. His anguish of that reproachful glanaa.” — A. O. 8PALDINC ft BROS. country In the enemy ’s rear. Your di­ was impossible. My father embraced warts did not vanish; you see them as Farrar. “Volumes of compassion lay In ­ Nsw York Chloago Denver me, and, handing me my gun, pushed plain as his nose on the mask taken folded in that look." —Hanna. "The vision Is to be the advance guard, ser­ glance, like lightning revealing an abyss, geant. It is the question to pass the me back Into the ranks. after death preserved at Warwick cas­ brought back to its nobler self the hon ­ enemy or die in the attempt" "Silence! ” he said. "You cannot tle. And there is Cicero; not that he est heart that for a time had been WHEAT “So be It," answered my father; "we speak under arms. In the presence of himself had warts, to speak of, though alarmed into superficial unfaithfulness, the enemy you are not my son. You and threw an awful brightness into the will go.” I have seen that statement in a school­ depths of sin, on whose odge he stood. ” WHEAT And he went. This was a dreadful are only a soldier. I am your chief. book recently. It was an ancestor of Obey! ” flay. The enemy had been informed, his who won distinction that way, Deceived by a Cloud. They gave us the cartridges taken astonishing the Roman public with an WHEAT and received us with a volley of grape- The Instinct of animals Is sometimes shot. However, we held out firmly from our wounded. My father count ­ excrescence on the tip of his nose of “Nothing but wheat; what you might ed fifteen paces from the walls of the trefoil shape. Wherefore they call him supposed to be more Infallible than call a sea of wheat, ” is what was said Until evening, so firmly that not one of human reason, but Mr. A. H. Verrill’s by a lecturer speaking of Western Can ­ its heard the order for retreat, and farmhouse, and ordered us in line. Cicero, vetch, and the nickname clung ada. For particulars as to routes, rail­ Then, In a solemn voice, with uplifted to the family. It is rather comforting observations of the katydid rather way fares, etc., apply to Superintendent when night fell we were encircled by “I FALL ON HICE.HEAR SOME­ contradict that opinion. The katydid, of Immigration, Department Interior. Ot­ the enemy, with no hope of escape. All hand, he went through the details of THING 8TRIKE. ” than otherwise to learn that the heroes tawa, Canada, or to M. V. Mclnnen. No. the. exercise. with its musical membranes, produces 1 Merrill Block, Detroit, Mich ; James the same, these civic guards, shop ­ "Den I t’lnk. I Jump up. Pool up and sages of old were afflicted with Grieve, Mt. Pleasant, Mich., or D. L. keepers as they were, did not know “Take aim!” he cried. warts. Even the "Godlike Greeks’’ two distinct "songs, ” one peculiar to Caven. Bad Axe. Mich. anker out mud. Tak’ one perch I ketch the night and familiar to everybody, When they were beaten, and when a The gun dropped from my hands. ) •an ’ tie him ’longside anker flook so had them, as Lucian tells us in passing, comrade fell they simply fought for rushed to my father and fell sobbing his tail come jus’ to end. Den I t’row and their mothers applied to old the other a daytime tune, which is CORE YOURSELF! Into his arms. He tenderly whispered: women for charms. The doctors were rather a rasp than a melody. “But,” Us* Big Cl for unnatural two. him In. Splosh! W’en he get perch discharge*. InflammatloML Of our own section only two were “My son, these raw recruits fire bad ­ as helpless then as now, of course, says Mr. Verrtll, “It is sometimes quite Irritations or ulceration* by tall dat time anker get him by nose. of ngcosi mtabtiMn left. I counted for nothing, being so ly; they will only mangle me. Thou Den I g ess he make fly. He tak’ boat with more excuse. —Pall Mall Maga­ comical to hear the singers suddenly , _ Painless, and not a*trl» llendsr that I think I must have passed hast a sure aim. I count on thee. long faster dan hoes draw cart. Firs' zine. change their tune when a dark cloud ITHEEuns CucuiUlOa gent or poisooons. Wilt thou promise? ” obscures the sun, Immediately resum­ Swig yn ngglsffi between their balls. My father had re­ he go up rlvalre, prltty near ceety De­ ,r "7?**f*t ceived a saber wound in the shoulder, I saw the dawn whiten behind the troit Den he go down. Go by steam­ Typewriter* Nearly 800 Tear* Ago. ing their daytime song when It has but I could see him still bearing aloft city, above the roof where my mother boats jus’ lak’ she stan ’ still. Den, It . Is generally supposed that the passed. ” This recalls the hens that V* * Orctlsr **al s> reanseC the flag above the smoke of the battle. slept. Without doubt my father read bo ’m by, Mr. Feesh he get tired. We typewriting machine is quite a modern go to roost during a solar nclipse. . Our fire slackened; our ammunition my thoughts, for taking my head in stan ’ still bout 10 minnit. Den prltty Invention, but there is a record In the WANTrn yolnc man »» ______” Mn ___ I______LU. wwrawYOUNG l.MJV. to|W da Uglillight had given out; the end had come. The his hands he said, “For thy mother ’s quick, when he rest, he start jump out archives in the English patent office Hna* and WhttefUh. work lor board while attending our school. word strangles me yet when I think of sake.” Then he placed himself against watalre. He Jump once —Jump twice. for 1714 of an application for a patent Get a good-sized bass, whitefish or $5 PER MONTH TUITION. It—we wera forced to surrender. the wall, while the foreign officers Den I t’lnk. Tak’ oar. Poot two oar for such a machine. Exactly 100 years flounder and stuff with a rich bread- Mt. C'emeaP Two hours later they imprisoned us stood with bared heads. in watalre ready for tak’ beeg, long, later the firm of Bain & Wright ap ­ and-butter dressing, through which BUSINESS UNIVERSITY, Michigan In a farmhouse that the fires of war “Attention! ” commanded my father. queeck stroke. He jump 'gen. Queeck plied for a similar grant, and the con­ pickles and a little onion are chopped nDnDQV NEW DISCOVERY; .asa Then he went through the exercise struction of their machine afforded a B^aww^a^ Wj I quick relief snd cures worst kaB spared. A Prussian field marshal, stroke, swish! go boat right under and the whole moistened with a lit­ eases. Book of testimonials and todays’treat­ followed by his chief of staff, dis­ slowly, ordering the drill as calmly as him, w’en he in air. Bang! he come basis that enabled a Mr. Thurber, at tle stock or white wine. Bake in a hot ment Frew. nr. it. u ubsbi ’s sox*, a*i a, suaat*.a*. mounted for a look at his prisoners. though he were on parade. At last he down all r’at In boat. I tak’ oar—I Worcester, to Improve the system. In oven until tender and a rich brown, PATENTS. s,..,rwVrr«1). c. His men showed In their eyes the cried, “Fire!” k?el him wld beeg knock on head. the year 1861 a Frenchman named basting frequently with a mixture of pleasure our capture gave them; but I fired. Ketch few more perch an ’ come Foucall obtained an English patent batter and hot water with a little their white uniforms, blackened with shore. ” for a very ingeniously conceived writ­ lemon Juice added. When done gar­ Satan probably originated the eas­ Then Antoine Boudle spoke up: ing machine, which was shown In the fiowder and the marks of our saber nish with slices of lemon and sprigs | Beet <

RO HATE ORDER.—STATE OF MICHI­ BUSINESS DIRECTORY. GAN. County of Clinton, •«.: Ataseaspn A DELIGHTFUL TRIP Pof the Probate Court for the Countyr>f Clin ­ The Independent ton, bolden at the Probate Offloe, In the Village Barber*. 4500 Free Doses of Entered Upon bjr Two of Oar Lending Hutl- of Bt. Johns, on Monday, the 1st day of May. In the year one thousand eight hundred ana Cl FIG HAH HER. SHOP. W W. Fergu- GEORGE 8 COKBIT, • Proprietor new Men. ninety-nine . . son, proprietor.roprletor. Go to the Pacific Barber J. C. Hicks and P. E. Walsworth, Present. Hon. Charles M. Merrill, Judge of Shotop, under Wilson ’s Clothing Store, Bt. Johns THE AMERICAN SOLDIER. ** In^The matter of the estate of MARY O. MichBh..______for first-class work. Mbavlng, halr-cut- prominent in the business circles of RUMA-KATAH ting shampooing, ele , done In the latest styles The Spanish war has demonstrated St. Johns, entered upon a moat de­ 8CHOM1S JH, deceased. On reading and filing of tne tonsorlaJ art. the petition, duly verified, of John Sohomlsoh. the superiority of American manhood lightful business trip last Tuesday praying that the last will and testament of in war as well as In peace, says the Na­ evening to California and Oregon. said deceased may be proved and admitted to Attoraej*. They will go by the Santa Fe from GIVEN AWAY! 400 BOT­ probate, and that Michael Spltzley. or some tional Watchman. The conduct of Chicago, and will be absent a month other suitable person, may be appointed ex ­ mfONET TO LOAN on real estate security TLES SOLD in St Johns ecutor ®f said estate. . ivA by Kedewa A Walbrldge. Bt Johns l»>96 our soldiers on land and sea elicits un ­ or six weeks.______during the past 4 weeks. Thereupon It Is ordered, that Thursday, stinted praise from all mankind. Ev­ the Sftih day of May, A. D. I80W. at i: MKKLF.BKACH. Full Slock always on hand at one o'clock In the afternoon, be assigned for Counselor and Solicitor. St, Johns. MIc ery American is proud of our soldiers, O. E. VAN SICKLE'S, Sole the hearing of said petition, and that the heirs From our Correspondent. at law and legatees of said deceased, and all both officers and privates, and while Agent, St. Johns, Mich. other persons interested in said will, are re­ E Johns, Mich. Office over Kendrick's store their achievements are fresh in the J. S. Tucker is visiting at A. Hugu- quired to appear at a session of ssld oourt let’s part of this week. tnen to be bolden at the Probate office In the I minds of all, the people of other na ­ vlllaire of 8t. Johns, snd show cause, if any Attorneys at Law. Office over Bt. Jobos Edith Reed and brother visited at S 1596 tions will not consider us vainglorious there be, why the will should not be approved. National Bank. Eugene Forbes ’ Sunday. mportini v And It Is further ordered, that notice be yjyiIJ. H. HHUNMON, Attorney at Law and If we Insist that their equals have not I % given to the persons Interested In ssld estate, Miss Bertha Sherman will lead the of the pendency of the bearing thereof, by Solicitor in Chancery Office over Hel- yet appeared jn any other land. League Sunday evening next. causing a copy of this order to be published ler's Bazar. 1516 In The Ci.inton Independent , s newspaper Other nations have brave soldiers Mr. and Mrs. Amiel Hugulet visited \ \« JOHN H. PEOEWA. HKNHY E. WAI.HKIDGE That this Signatur e is printed and circulated In said County of Clin ­ that are not afraid of death. Other her parents in St. Johns Saturday. ton, for throe successive weeks previous to kdkwa a walhridgk , Attorneys at said day of hearing. _ . Law, at the old stand, over the " corner nations have gallant officers and skill­ The little son of Clayton Plowman, upon every bottle of DR. CHARLES M. MERRILL. Fdrug store,'* Bt. Johns. Mich. 1387 ful generals. Brilliantrrecords are to who has been quite sick is much Im­ MIXER’S SYRUP. None (Atruecopr). J udge of Probate proved. M, H. CASTLE, Attorney at law. Money the credit of the soldiers of nearly all H. Carrington and II. J. Patterson, Genuine without it. Take this TATE OF MICHIGAN. THE CIRCUIT to loan, Office bead of Clinton avenue, with you when you buy and de­ COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF CLINTON east side. ini nations, but in all that goes to make of St. Johns, were at the Beach house S—in Attachment. up the true soldier, in the highest and Tuesday and Wednesday. mand the Old Doctor ’s make. Henry Walbrldge, Plaintiff', vs. Elizabeth O It. SMITH, Attorney at Law, 8t. Johns. The Wood Bros., of Grand Rapids, Tul*er. De'endant. Mich. Offloe over Heller's Bazaar. 1924 fullest sense, our volunteers and regu­ are putting their patent straight rail Don ’t let Di ugglats or Others deceive you Into Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day lars alike are defective in nothing, but taking the IMITATION, claiming It Is the same or of APrll. A D. 1899, a writ of attachment was H. CHANSON, Attorney at Law. Rooms fence on the Beach farm opposite the jmt as good. The GENUINE Is made ONLY hy DR. duly Issued out of the Circuit Court for the • 1 and 2. Clinton Block, St.Johns, Mich. on the contrary possess every qualifi­ Park. County of Clinton at the suit of Henry Wal- J L N. MIXER, the Originator and Inventor. NO OTHERS brldge. the above named puiotltf, against the ERRINS & BALDWIN, Attorneys at cation in the superlative degree. Upon Opening ball at Merlebeach, Friday CAN EQUAL IT. lands tenements, goods and chattels, money Law, Money Loaners and Real Estate every field, in every encounter, the re­ evening. May 19. Bill for dance, sup ­ and cffec'S of Elizabeth Tuller. the defendant PAgents. Office over Dutcber's, Clinton Are., per, checking baggage and horses to ------Come and Test the Wonderful ------above named, for the sum of Twelve Thousand St. Johns. sult is the same—the American soldier Three Hundred and Thirty-seven Dollars hay, $1.00 per couple. Dance without (*12.387), which said writ was returnable on covers himself with glory. suDDcr 50c. SIMPLEX INHALEH, the 24th day of April. A. D., 1899. Dentistry. It is only proper to cite the special Miss Anna Troop, of North Olive, Cures Asthma, Colds aud Hay Fever. Ask for Testimonials. d .,c ..... enyon a kinmond , Dentist*. Over case of the grand achievements of our was elected delegates to meet at B. Attorneys for Plaintiff Weils' Grocery. Bt. Johns. Mich. Neller’s, South Olive, to make out Business address, 8t. Johns, Michigan. K brave boys in the Philippines, as their programs for the coming town conven ­ G. H. M ANN, D. D. 8. Office over ortgage sale .—default having Spaulding a Co s hardware, op­ case is exceptional. They have been tion of Sunday schools. Place, date Incorporated Under the New Law. been made In the conditions of a certain posite The Steel Hotel. Surgery and program given later. ANNUAL MEETING Mmortgage dated December 38th. 1896, exeeu ted a specialty. Office hours, 8 to 12 called, upon to do work that was not Immanuel (German) M. E. church, a. tn , l :90 to 5 p. m.. 7 to 8, eve'g. contemplated by them when they en ­ All Interested parties are requested of DeWitt, Is the first to incorporate by WTliard D. Jennlson and Ella A.Jennlson. to take part In the working bee to fix Of St. Johns Gas Company aud Election of his wife, to Homer J. Luther, executor, and tered the service of their country. It under the provisions of Section 10 of recorded December 28th, 1896, in the office of l E. CORIIIN, M. I>., D.■ D. S. To jetget the up Merrihew -cemetery. The day set Officers. Act number 11, of the public acts of the Register of Deeds for the County of Clin­ CVs benefitbenefit ofof tbeexithe experience, medlcalknow- is only fair to conclude that a differ­ apart for this work is Wednesday, May ton, In the State of Michigan, in liber 64 of ledge and surgicalfrti skill which______are indlspensa- At the recent annual meeting of the 18»9, entitled “An act for the organi ­ mortgagee, on page 6ul, on which mortgage on of results In dentlstry.'apply ence of opinion as to the wisdom of the 24. Dewitt Post will meet at this above named company, the following zation of corporate Methodist Episco ­ there Is due at the date of this notice the sum to Corbin A Son, St. Johns. cemetery the same day to decorate the of *35.90, besides an attorney fee of *15 pro­ work they are doing is entertained by were chosen directors and executive pal churches. ” The time specified for homas s. mann , i> d . n graves of their fallen comrades. officers : such Incorporation in this case shall vided hy statute: ar.d no suit or proceeding at middle of the soldiers the same as by the people Memorial excercises at Olive Grange law or In equity having been Instituted to re­ upper block, same floor as Perrin it Directors —Charles Fowler. Gw. F. Marvin. not exceed thirty years from the 28th cover any part of the debt secured by said Baldwin.T St. Johns, Mlcb of the country generally. But not ­ Saturday evening, May 27. Program J. II. Corblt, J. C. Hicks anti E. L. Dueling, day of April, 1899, the date of its or­ mortgage; now, therefore, by virtue of the withstanding any difference of opinion as follows: “Tribute to Old Glory, ” President —Charles Fowler. ganization. power of sale in said mortgage contained, and K. E. Moore; Song, “ Scatter the Flow­ Vico-President —Geo. F. Marvin. by statute In such case made and provided, Physicians. that may exist, or the fact that their Secretary—E. L. Doollng. notice is hereby given that on Saturday, Ihe ers,” choir; Reading. “With Tender ­ 12th day of Augunt, 1H09, at one o'clock in N. LEONARD, M. I)., Pbvs'clan, Sur- term of enlistment has expired, their • geon and Electrologlst,Ovid. Mich. ness in Our Hearts Let us Remember,” ANNOUNCEMENTS. NOTICE. the afternoon, at the west front door of the E achievements are ;s brilliant as any T. Larkins; Recitation, “Memorial We, the undersigned, do hereby agree Court HouBe for Clinton County, Michigan, H. DODGE. M. D., Surgeon and Homeo- Day,” Inez Forbes; Recitation, “ Em­ In the Village of 8t. Johns, in said County, • pathlc Physician. Office and residence recorded in history. Such soldiers can The third Quarterly Conference of this to refund the money on two 25 cent there will be sold at nubile vendue, to the Jover Spaulding&Co's hard ware, opp the Steel. blems of Decoration Day,” Fred Car­ \Conference OIIIVIX UVV year, wwwill mmm —do — held in the_parjors* . bottles or boxes of Baxter ’s Mandrake highest bidder, the land In said mortgage de­ only be found among a great and noble of the M. E. church next Saturday morntnjr. scribed. viz: All that part of the southwest penter, Harry Carpenter, Bertha Lar­ May 20, at 1) o'clock. Presiding Elder Puffer Bitters, if it fails to cure constipation, C. DUNN, M. D., Physician and Sur- people. Our soldiers have done much kins; Reading, ‘Soldiers Kept In quarter of section thirty-three, in township F. eon. Office over Spaulding A Com pa- will be present. biliousness, sick • headache, jaundice, six north, range one west, lying south of the ardware store. St. Johns, Mich. Office to increase the respect of the intelli ­ Remembrance,” Lee VanVleet; Rec­ The third Quarterly Love Feast will be loss of appetite, sour stomach, dyspep ­ Looking Glass riverandeast of creek running Khours 1 to 4,7 to 9 p. m. gence of the world for the American itation, “Wearing of the Colors,” E. held in the lecture room of the M. E. church sia, liver complaint or any of the dis­ northwest across said quarter section, con Forbes; Recitation, “Cover Them at 9:30 next Sabbath morning. eases for which it is recommended. It talnlng elghty-nlne and 42-100 acresof land, K. KNAPP, M. D„ Physician and Sur- republic. All honor to the American At the regular hour of the morning service and the east half of the west half of the north­ • geon. Office at residence, first bouse Over,” Chillle Carpenter; Reading, In the M. E. chureh. will occur the third is highly recommended as a spring west quarter of section four, township Csouth of the M. E. church, St. Johns. 1357 soldier. “Our Loyal Women, ” K. E. Moore; Quarterly meeting of this conference year tonic and blood purifier. Sold liquid in of Bath, in said county. The sale will be made Song, “ All Hail Old Glory, ’’choir. with the observance of the Lord s Supper. bottles and tablets in boxes. Price 25 subject to $500 of principal of said mortgage HART. M. D., Physician and Sui- Gov. Pingrkk has signed the inher ­ The Presiding Elder will not be present. In cents for either. One package of either not yet due. and luterest thereon since De­ geon. Eureka. Mich. 1217 Acquitted. the afternoon the pastor preaches to the cember 28th, 1898, at the rate of 7 per cent. itance tax bill. The law, when it goes Junior Leaguers at 4 o ’cloek. The subject guaranteed to give satisfaction or money HOMER J. LUTHF.R. W. POLLARD, M I>. Physician and Sur- into operation, wjll impose a tax of 5 The case brought against Byron will be “A Stroll Through the Helds. In refunded. Executor, Mortgagee. J• geon. Office over the State BaDk of St the evening will be the fourth of the series Fkdkwa A Wai.bridge , Johns. Residence corner Cass and Ottawa sts* Townsend, of Lebanon, by the people, Sold by Travis & Baker Fildew & Attorneys for Mortgagee. per cent, on all property, real or per ­ on complaint of Frank Kinley, charg ­ on “ Being a Christian. ’’ The questlon_ for Millman and A. O. Hunt. M. POST, M. D., Physician and Sutgeon. sonal, exceeding $500in value, obtained the evening being. "How May Know That • Office over Mrs. H W. Holton's millinery ing him with carrying concealed wea­ I Am a Christian? ’' store,S No 14 Clinton ave. Residence, corner of by gift, grant, devise, bequest or inher ­ pons, was commenced before Justice Happy is the man or woman who can Lansing & Rodgers streets 8t. Johns. Mich. OBITUARY. itance; except in the case of lineal or Woodruff last Monday. Prosecuting eat a good hearty meal without suffering \VM. HAVENS. M. D , Homeopathic Phy- Attorney Smith, for want of sufficient afterward. If you cannot do it, take » » sician and Surgeon. Offloe over Heller s direct descendants, when the tax will evidence to convict, asked the jury to Mrs. John Randolph. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It digests what Buy Bazaar. be 1 percent, on all property in excess return a verdict of no cause for action, Mrs. John Randolph died at her you eat. and cures all forms of Dyspep ­ home on the Island early Wednesday I— - - ■ —. -- — — — — »- i ujoainii aim out* of $5,000. An inheritance tax law was which they did without leaving their sia and Indigestion C. E. VanSickle . Your geon. Office south of residence, on Spring seats. E. H. Lyon appeared for the morning from congestion of the liver. street,D St. Johns, Mlcb. 1244tf passed by the legislature of 1895, but Mrs. Randolph was a daughter of Mrs. defendant, Townsend. R. h. E. GILL AM. Physician and Surgeon. was declared unconstitutional by the Eliza Neal of this village, and the Office at residence, opposite court house. supreme court. The law enacted by The People are Delighted. news of her death came like a thun ­ Shoes Dwest. Office hours 1 to 4 p un and 6 to 9 p. m. the present legislature is framed to When the new and handsomely derbolt to her mother and other rela­ MISSMAYMEEMMONS R. ERNEST SCHEMER. Physician and meet the objections of the supreme nipped meat market of H. M. Iloer- tives here, as it was not known she D Surgeon.Sitrgi Office over C. Gruler’s store, ner & Son, second door south of their was sick. Deceased leaves a husband SOPRANO. of—- Fowler, Mlcb. 1461 court: It will be just as safe, however, former location, opened on Saturday and five children, one a baby seven Voice Culture and Art of Singing. D. SQl'AIR, M. D., Physician and not to depend upon this measure as a last, the people gave every evidence of months old. Funeral services were TERnS ON APPLICATION. H. Surgeon. Office, Second Floor in the permanent source of income until its appreciation and delight. Such ex- conducted at the house this afternoon, C. A. PUTT Clinton Block. St. Johns, Mich. >ressions as these were heard to free­ Rev. E. Mudgeofficiating. Interment Residence, 905 So. Lansing St., St. Johns. No. 17 Clinton Are., St. Johns. constitutionality has been tested. ly escape the lips of nearly every one In the Payne cemetery.—Maple Rap ­ Undertakers. who entered: “It’s a beauty, ” “St. ids Dispatch. Thk situation in Cuba is anything W INGRAHAM, UNDERTAKER. Wal­ Johns should point with pride to this ker Street East, St. Johns. Mlcb. 1403 but reassuring. The Cubans positively perfect place of business.” “ no bet ­ As the season of the year when pneu ­ decline the $3,000,000 which has been ter appointed and finer finished mar­ monia, la grippe, sore throat, coughs, Auctioneers. colds, catarrh, bronchitis and luug tendered them as an inducement to ket can be found in any town in Mich ­ ouie boron , auctioneeh .-i am igan. ” “ Hoerner & Son and their as­ troubles are to be guarded against, no­ Final Examinations prepared to sell farm property, household lay down their arms and return to sistants know how to keep a market.” thing “ is a fine substitute, ’ will “an- Lfurniture, and general merchandise, on most peaceful pursuits, declaring that they If you have not seen it you should do sw er the purpose. ” or is “just as good | favorable terms. I speak English, German as One Minute Cough Cure. That is1 and French. Orders through St. Johns post- will “ take to the woods' ’ before they so. It Is perfect in everv respect. the one infallible remedy for all lung,, office will receive prompt and carefu: atten- will submit to such humiliating condi ­ Food for Reflection. throat or bronchial troubles. Insist vig-1 | For County Diplomas | p tions. Gen. Brooke declares that a There are many people to be found oruusly upon having it if “ something j Chichester's KifUtb Dlootsad Rna4 forcible disarmament of the Cuban everywhere who believe chronic dis­ else” is offered you. C. E. Van Sickle . i 'ENNYROYAL PILLS troops will be the ultimate procedure, eases incurable. They have lost faith Orlftatl and Only Genuine. A The chewing gum trust has a capital of ■arc. slntyi rrliibl*. ladics ul 21 provided the events of the next two or in all doctors, and consider medical *0,000.000. It is expected to earn dividends by | Druggist tor Chicketlrr $ Knatuk DiaJW\\ science a failure. These people are mondBrand is Red snd Void mrullie ,\j§y sheer Jaw-work. —State Republican. UM. seeled with blur ribbon. Tnlir W three weeks show that such action is honest in their conclusions. Having _ootbrr. Brfutr danger*m mbrliltt- » tion* and Imitation*. At Dramtsts, nr ml 4a. necessary. Indications point strongly doctoied for years, and received no In (tamps tor particular, l-stlmoatels and Spring Series of 1899 " Krllef for I.adlem.” It I'tlar. b j return to the speedy existence of a state of iermanent benefit, they have become r Mall. 10,000 T—tlrooolal, Same r*v~ warfare In the country aided by Amer­ Sliscouraged. Remarkable as it may 'ChlehenterChsmlcol Co.. Mndlsoa Senses. seem, many of such cases, in the face Sold by all'Local Druggists. I'llIL VDA., PA. ica for “humanity ’s sake.” with the of all failures, have found perfect will be held as follows: certainty that the plans of the admin ­ health and strength under the skillful Grand Troni Railway System. istration will be carried out at any treatment of Dr. W. C. Walker, who Grove School House, Victor, Wednesday, May cost in blood and treasure, and with visits our city every month. The Iioctor ’s time is generally taxed to the 24th, 1899. IN EFFECT APRIL lO, 1809. little regard to Cuban independence. very utmost, and he informs us that Shepardsville, Wednesda}', May 24th, 1899. Great is humanitarianism. Ills practice has increased nearly fifty I), k M. DIVISION. per cent during the past year. There Lowe School, Friday, Ma>r 26, 1899. As a result of the reckless expendi ­ is only one explanation for this, and Fowler, Saturday, May 27, 1899. tures entered into by the state under that is, the Doctor is remarkably suc­ cessful In curing his patients. Dr. St.Johns, Saturday, May 27, 1899. West-Bound from St. Johns . Gov. Pingree ’s administration a defi­ Walker will lie found, as usual, at the No. 11- Morning Exp. toGd. Haven, 10:47 am ciency of over $400,000 during the year Hotel St. Johns, St. Johns, Saturday. Wacousta, Friday, June, 2, 1899. No. 15— Mail and Chicago Exp. to 1899 stares the state treasury in the June 3. Office hours 8:30 a. m. to 5 Bath, Friday, June 2. 1899. Gd. Haven ...... 3:12 pm p. m., sharp. See him. No. 17- Steamboat Exp. toGd. Ilaven face, and that without figuring upon DeWitt, Saturday, June 3, 1899. and Milwaukee...... 7:59 pm the beet sugar bounty, or the increased Westphalian FUhernirn In Trouble. No. 19— Western Exp. to Gd. Ilaven 8:25 am pay to Michigan volunteers, which The Muir Tribune of May 12th says: Nos. II. 15,17, Dally except Sunday may increase the shortage to $1,500,(XX) “ Deputy Sheriff Newhouse took a ride No. 19. Dally. down Maple river last Saturday even ­ East -Bound . or more. Tills must be met by a tem­ Clipper (Mutes No. 16—Steamboat Exp. to Detroit ing and ran amiss a number of fisher ­ porary loan, followed by Increased tax ­ men from Westphalia who were fishing (We ask you to ride it) Rules and Regulations. and East...... 8:25 am ation in the future. Reform govern ­ with set lines. He nulled up and took No. 20 -Mall to Detroit ...... 12:09pm ors, and legislatures of the present possession of some of the lines, and the No. 22—Evening Exp. to Detroit and fish '.aw violators hustled for home. ” These examinations will commence at 8:30 East...... 5:22 pm type, bearing the Pingree “O. K.,” are No. 18 — Eastern Exp. to Durand and expensive luxuries. Taxpayers should ANNOUNCEMENTS. a. m. and continue until 5 o ’clock p. m. East...... 9:17 pm make a note of this. Annual meeting of L. L. C. at Mrs. J. 1/ Teachers are expected to make these ex ­ Nos. 16. 80, 22, Dally except Sunday. Sullivan's, May 24. No. 18, Dally. The F.. A. O. S. S. class of the M. E. celiurch, aminations popular with their pupils and pa ­ W. H. Burke , Agent, A successful test of air motor will serve a US cent ten In the dinning rooms of the church, Friday evening from 5 to 8 trons, attending with their pupils, to aid the E. II. Hughes , O. P. A T. Agt.. St. Johns. street cars was made in New York o ’clock. Chicago, 111. city last week. It is claimed that the commissioner in conducting the examination. The Oreenbush ladles’ aid society will meet ORTGAGE SALK.—Default having been new motive power is cheaper than with Mrs. John Bishop Thursday. May 25, at No pupil should attend the examination who made In the conditions of a certain 1 o ’cloek p. m. All are cordially Invited. Mmortgage. d«ted February 8th, 1896, executed electricity, and that the cars are ope ­ On Jnne 2d at Up. m. In the F. M. church, has not completed the new course of study. by Susie M. Walkei. Mary E. Walker and Min ­ rated with less jolting and jarring of St. Johns, the Rev. J. 1). Bennett will de­ and erva w. VanArsdale, by Samuel 8. Walker, liver a lecture upon missionary work In S. Specials; We want good material. their Trustee and Attorney in Fact, to Charles than the electric cars. Air motor cars Africa. Be OMR • large collection of curloa G. Hathaway, and recorded February sth. by way of Illustration. A free will offering I do not think it necessary to give rules iw*6. in liber 84 of mortgages, on page >70, In are also in successful operation in Chi ­ will be asked for, for the benefit of foreign I he office of the Register of Deeds for the cago. With the cost of the trolley missions. All are cordially Invited to attend, regulating manner of writing the examination. County of Clinton. Michigan, on which mort ­ with or without money, especially children. IICYCLE—- ( gage there is due at the date of this notice system eliminated city and suburban M. E. aid society of Bengal will meet with If the pupils, have been properly prepared all the sum of *S6B.s9, besides an attorney fee of Rev. W. L. Holmes and wife Thursday after­ *25 provided in said mortgage and by statute: lines of street cars can be built and noon, May 25. 1800. A cordial Invitation Is |-----BARGAIN! will he well. No poor penmanship received. and no suitor proceedings at law or in equity run much more cheaply than at pres ­ extended to all. having been Instituted to recover any part Service will be held In the South'OvId Free For Saturday, Hay 20. Pupils to bring pens, ink and pencils. of th*> debt secured by said mortgage. Now ent. ______Methodist church next Sunday at 2:90 p. m. therefore, by virtue of tbo power of sale In by J. D. Bennett, the pastor. said mortgage contained and by statute In T he 1 Hartford, $ 10.00 such case made and provided, notice Is hereby- Democratic national committee given that on Saturday, the 13th day of July, is to meet in St. Louis May 25 to 27 to For frost bites, burns, indolent sores, 1 Humber, $ 8-00 1899, at one o'clock In the afternoon, at the eczema, skin disease, and especially 1 Rambler, $800 west front door of the Court House for Clin ­ determine plans for the next national Files, Dewitt’s Witch Hazel Salye ton county. Michigan, in the village of 81 . campaign. Handle Bars and Saddles, 25c Johns, in said county, there will be sold at stands first and best. Lookout fer dis­ public vendue to the highest bidder, the land Krd lint From tli« dun honest people who try to imitate and My line of Used Bicycles chantfe* in said mortgage doscrlbod. viz: All of Outlot counterfeit it. it’s their endorsement every week and 1 can give you a flood “M," of the village of St Johns, as designated Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman, of a good article. Worthless goods are In a plat thereof on record in the offloe of of Newark, Midi., in the Civil War. It wheel for less than half regular price. said Register of Deeds, excepting twenty rods not imitated. Get DeWitt’s Witch Ha­ The above Bicycles have been taken In width off from the south end thereof and caused horrible Ulcers that no treat­ zel Salve. C. E. Van Sickle . . M. Winston, In exchange for new wheels. forty rods in width off from the north end ment helped for 20 years. Then Buck- thereof and containing twenty-six acres of lea's Arnica Salve cured him. Cures For a quick remedy and one that land, be the same more or less, for the pur ­ Cuts. Bruises, Burns. Boils. Felons, is perfectly safe for children let us re­ pose of satisfying the amount due on said O. G. PLUNKETT, mortgase. Corns, Skin Eruptions. Best Pile Cure commend One Minute Cough Cure. Jt Commissioner of Schools. Dated April 18th, 1899. on earth. 25 cts. a box. Cure guaran ­ is excellent for croup, hoarseness, tick­ Photographer, CHARLES G. HATHAWAY. teed. Sold bv Fildew & Millman, ling in the throat and coughs. Fedkwa A Wai ,bridge . Mortgagee Druggists. C. E. Van Sickle . ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN. Attorneys for Mortgagee. THE CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1899. = ft'jftMUI #.*.* GOING FOR RAILROADS. I- ** Dr. F. B. Monroe, r- They Hut Yield Up •1,087,616.80, • Ten ABOUT PEOPLE. Per Cent. Increnee. WILL BE AT Under the present specific laws of the state the railroads of Michigan Hotel Steel Wed., June 14,1899 will this year pay taxes aggregating Testing by Tasting H. K. Smith was in Ovid Monday and Tues- J. II. Fedewa was in Detroit Tuesday and $1,087,616.89, an increase of $145,802.35 day. Wednesday. over the taxes paid under the same L. 0. DaFoe, of Lawrence, wan home over Miss Ann Barner, of Lansing, Is visiting law last year, the increase being due Fire cents will buy an ingenious package Sunday. relatives in St. Johns. to Increased earnings, and the new of Unetda Biscuit in exactly the same M. L. Kenyon was in Durand Tuesday on F. Mehan, of Mason, spent Sunday here, construction placed upon the law by Dual ness. the guest of Miss May me Emmons. Commissioner Osborn, which has re­ condition as they left the baker's oven— Geo. H. Chapman was In Ovid Tuesday con Mrs. Nellie Ide left for Haginaw Saturday sulted in the addition of taxes aggre­ ducting a sale of dry Roods. morning to visit friends and relatives two gating $43,874.98. The computation crisp, tender, delicious. Every housewife Miss Mary Uhlene Is spending two days weeks. of taxes was placed In the hands of should test them, every person should taste with Mrs. F. E. Hasel, of Ovid. Mr. and Mrs. 8. C. It rad field, of Grand Rap- the auditor general for collection Mon ­ Fred Brooks, of Detroit, spent Friday and Ids, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Corbit day, and all taxes must be paid by them. And the test is in the tasting—the Saturday with his sister, Mrs. 0. F. McFarlan. over Sunday. Julyl. The average increase in the Sheriff Dunn left Monday morning for a Miss Hortense Gillett, of Detroit, Is spend ­ taxes of the roads is over 10 per cent. most satisfactory test. business trip in the southern part of the ing a vacation with her cousin, Miss Blanche Two Fingers Pruned. state. Goette, this village. E. H. Lyon is in Durand engaged In a law R. D. Johnson, of Jackson, representative Guy Longcor, an employe In the St. suit. He will be detained till tomorrow or of the Singer sewing machine, was the guest Johns Table Works, had the third and of E. W. Guilford Monday. fourth fingers on his left hand pruned llneeda Biscuit Saturday. Frank Aldrich was In Hattie Croek visit­ Mr. and Mrs. Frank Valentine, of Chicago, between the first and second joints ing relatives the latter part of last week and are at present visiting at the home of her while employed at a surfacing machine are the highest and best development of the first of this. parents. Mr. and Mrs. II. 8. Isbell. last Friday afternoon. Dr. Dodge re­ Miss Edna A. Harley, of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Chas. Ilaggart and three children paired the digits and Guy is walking the baker's skill. Everything that money went to Owosso Saturday morning to visit around caring for the wounded. He stopped with her brother, John Harley, this can buy contributes to make them good— village, Tuesday. two weeks at her aunt ’s, Mrs. W. B. Lyon. is insured in the Mutual connected Mrs. A. C. Adams was In Detroit from Sat­ Mrs. H. H. Harris left for Port Huron with the establishment. the best materials, the best machinery, the |> Y REASON OF REPEATED REQUESTS 1 Tuesday morning as a delegate for the I). of ■*-* have decided to vialt St. Johna once in five urday until Wednesday, with the view of weeks, and will be at the private parlor of The moving to that city. H.'which convenes there yesterday and to ­ A COMPLETE SURPRISE brightest expert biscuit experience. They Steel Hotel, where I can be consulted free up ­ Dr. F. II. Leland spent Tuesday and Wed­ day. on all cases Everything confidential. AH are William Guipe, of Owosso, for the past are as good as good can be. Only sold in requested to bring two ounces of urine. nesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Given Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Lane, of Green- Charges moderate, and no incurable cases M. deland, this village. year an employe in the Table Company, left bash Township. 5 cent moisture proof packages—never in taken. 1 always make d senses of women and Mrs. Florence Winters, of Detroit, returned Monday morning to spend six weeks with On Thursday evening of last week children a speciality, also chronic diseases. I his sister, Mrs. G. D. Peters. have disposed of my local business to take the yesterday after spending u week with her sixtv-seven friends of Mr. and Mrs. bulk. Ask your grocer about them. Test road, expressly for the benefit of cbronlo suf­ brother, C. E. VauSickle. Willard Foster and daughter Leah,of Brad­ V. K. Lane, of Greenbush township, ferers. Come and see me. It costs you nothing. Dr. L. N. Mixer, who has been in St. Johns ford, Pa., are visiting his sister and brother, and members of the order of Daugh ­ by tasting. All medicines furnished are purely vegetable Mr. and Mrs. John Love, in Bengal. They —roots, herbs and harks. Correspondence since Thursday last, returned to his home In ters of Rebekah, visited their home solicited before my visit If possible. Address Hastings Monday morning. are also visiting other relatives and friends with baskets well* laden with good me at 448Pue St., Toledo. Ohio. Lansing Journal : “ Miss Fannie Chapin, of In this vicinity. things to eat and prepared to furnish St. Johns, has been spending a few days at John Rutter, a former St. Johns boy, called plenty of sweet music. The surprise Cases I Cure. the residence of E. C. Chapin. ” on friends here the latter part of last week. was a complete one to the delighted C. C. Foster, of Lansing, agent for the Mr. Rutter is a locomotive fireman on the host and hostess. The fore part of the Dyspepsia, All Sexual Diseases. Buckey Harvesting Machines, was transact ­ Baltimore and Ohio road, aud is now enjoy ­ The Ouallly and Durability of your Rheumatism, Heart Disease. night was pleasantly spent with pedro. Indigestion, ing business in St. Johns yesterday. ing a short vacation. Consumption in Its dancing, music, jokes and stories, and ----DENTAL WORK------Fits, Early Mages. Mrs. Joe Moore and daughter Blanch, of Mrs. Jerry Dooling, Miss Anna Dooling and participation in the palate-tickling REMOVED Piles, Bronchitis, Owosso, visited their friend Miss Franc Bish ­ John Dooling returned from Detroit Monday things to eat. The hours glided by Depends upon Neuralgia, Sore Eyes, afternoon, where they had been to witness From Opposite All Nervous Diseases, Urinary Troubles, op, this village, the first of the week. quickly, as they do. when true friends Costiveness. Lost Manhood. Mrs. S. It. Cattermolc went to Owosso Tues­ the graduation of Joe Dooling. Joe returns meet. * As the hours began to grow “The Steel” to mid­ ART, SKILL, SYSTEM, Fevers and Results, Kidney and Liver day morning where she will remain two to St. Johns in about two weeks. smaller the happy surprisers returned dle of Upper Block, EXPERIENCE, Blood Diseases, Complaints. weeks visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. II. Mr. and Mrs. E. .1. Madison, of Frankfort, to their respective homes, well satis­ And all Chronic Diseases. West Side. By my new process through the blood I ex ­ Tripp. Ind., have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. fied with the time thus spent. Mr. RELIABILITY. amine all diseases through the blood, treat all John Phelps and wife went Tuesday morn ­ J. C. Hicks since Friday last. Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Lane gave them a very cor­ through the blood, and cure all I pronounce is a sister of Mrs. Hicks and gees to Ionia At Fowler Every Fri­ curable through the blood direct. ing to Edmore and Mecosta, to be gone two dial invitation to do so some more, for day. THOMAS S.MANN, D.D.S. DR F.B. MONROE. weeks visiting two brothers, Lige und Josiah soon to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. there is joy in well doing. Phelps. Hart. Miss Phoebe Denton went to Elsie Tues­ A. W. Durkee, eminent commander, and J. Union Farmers’ Club. day morning to fill a position as trimmer L. Ring, past eminent commander, were in The Union Farmers’ Club held their for Miss Harrison of that place, till the lat­ attendance at the grand commandery meet­ monthly meeting May 6th, at the home ter part of June. ing of the Knights Templar, of the state of of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Sage. Although M. Frink and Ed. Kneeland took the Sun ­ Michigan, at Grand Rapids Tuesday and there was not a large attendance the meeting was full of interest. DulSACi, day evening train for Chicago, where the yesterday. KODAKS, 1 latter will have an operation performed for Mr. and Mrs. B. Martin, for a number of The meeting was called to order by the president. Minutes of previous cancer on the nose. years residents of St. Johns, and who' assist TheKLONDYKE is far away. In fact, all Dennis Flynn, spent a two weeks’ vacation ed in putting In our system of sewerage, left meeting read and approved. those golden bills are a good way off, or are here last Saturday evening for Dubuque. la., A paper by the host on “ How to Hand only imaginary. There ure always plenty of with bis parents in'this village, returning where Mr Martin has contracted to lay 3K Improve the Club, ” brought out quite The Celebrated Specialists agents trying to get you to invest in some Saturday morning to Honor, Benzie county, miles of 30 inch water main, being an exten ­ GOOD THING way off, and it is their busi ­ to resume lumbering. sion. He expects they will be absent about a discussion, which was ended by the ness to make it look bright. But don ’t be too four months. announcement that dinner was ready. Cameras, WILL BE AT fast. See for yourselves. Your home dealer W. P. Morrow, of Salt Lake City, Utah. W'. wants your patronage and will always make Htopped over a day with his brother-in-law, After doing justice to a good dinner, ----- AND AI.I.------M, Before the discovery of One Minute and a short intermission, the meeting it an object for you to leave your money at Al. Andrus, on his way as a delegate to the Cough Cure, ministers were greatly dis­ AMATEUR SUPPLIES I home. Conductors' convention which convened at was again called to order, and listened “The Steel” Hotel, I have one hundred Monuments of tire lat­ turbed by coughing congregations. No toil recitation by Miss Hattie Sage. est designs in MAKllLE and GRANITE to Detroit yesterday. excuse for it now. C. E. Van Sickle . -INCLCDIKG- select from. You can have them any size, Maple Rapids Dispatch : “ Her many friends A selection by Mrs. Sage, entitled FLASH POWDER any design, any material, and guaranteed, will learn with pleasure the news that Miss J. Sheer. Sedalia, Mo. conductor on “ Murder of the Nineteenth Century, cheaper than Klondike gold, as cheup as anv by the Cramming Process of our Pres­ ST. JOHNS, dealers ar dealer's agent can sell them. Madte Newton, daughter of T. T. Newton, of electric street car line, writes that his For Sale Come und see me this village, has been tendered the position little daughter was very low with croup, ent School System,” was discussed pro at THURSDAY, JUNE 15. Yours for your money, wood, hay corn and of perceptress in St. Johns schools the com­ and her life saved after all the phvsic- and con. Hamilton's j potatoes. ing year. MIsh Newton is at present engaged ians had failed, only by using One Min ­ A motion was made and carried to In the St. Louis schools. ” ute Cough Cure. C. E. Van Sickle . skip the July and August meetings. F. F. MURDOCK, A paper by the president was next Studio.... | Opy Postofflee. ST. JOHNS. MICH. read, entitled ”I)oes Farming Pay?” g * The general opinion appeared to be that it does if the right man is on the right farm. Great Musical Event. A recitation by Blanche Holbrook was next on the program, followed by the association question relative to TAKE the BOAT | The Blatchford Kavanaugh and “Raney’s Boys” our present drain law. which was thor ­ oughly discussed. CONCERT COMPANY. 11 was decided to reverse the order SI for the June meeting, by having the OB THIS KILL BE THE FINEST MUSICAL TREAT OF THE SEASON. ladies furnish the program and the §§ 200 TICKETS ALREADY SOLD. gentlemen serve the dinner. A full attendance is desired. The program *§ At Congregational Church, Monday, May 22. for the June meeting is as follows: Minutes of last meeting. Paper l>y Ticket*. 50*-. Children under 12 Yearn, 2ftc. he hostess; discussion. Music, Miss* Seats Reserved Without Extra Charge at Huut’s, Saturday, May 20. Clara Keys. Sale and exchange list. Recitation, Florence Keys. Dinner. Suggestions for the good of the club. MR. HENRY B. RONEY, concert or ­ yy7 ganist, musical director and manager, Selection by Mrs. W. K. Sage. Music. scarcely needs Introduction to west­ Recitation, Blanche Bair. Question TO l>ox. Paper, Mrs. F. S. Marshall. Consultation and Examination Free ern audiences. As vice-president for and Strictly Confidential. Illinois of the Music Teachers ’ Na­ Music. Viewing committee. Mrs. W. T. Bair. Mrs. W. K. Sage. Mrs. J. B. tional Association, Choirmaster of the CHICAGO .Chicago Diocesan Choir Assoclalion Davis. Discussion, American Woman. DRS. H. S. A CO., devote tbeir attention to M nsic. Diseases of the Eye, Ear. Throat and Lungs, At- On Village Property. (thirty-two choirs and twelve hun ­ $5.70 Including Berth. The club meetson June 3ct* with Mrs. hma and Consumption, and all Chronic, Private aud dred vested choristers), Organist and Nrrvous Diseases, Deformities, Granulated I.idt, Crou Choirmaster of the Grace Episcopal and Mr. H. P. Keys. Lv. St. Johns £ A?: 3:12 p. m. Eye, Deafness, Discharge of the Ears, Bronchitis, Mrs. M. K. Bair , Cor. Sec. Chronic Iktugh, Goitre, (big neck) Fever Sores and In order to close out a certain mini Church, Chicago, for ten years—1887 to (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) Ulcers, Bright's Disrate, Bhriimatism, all diseases oj 1807 —and later of Plymouth Congre ­ m Keitl Estate. the Kidneys and Bladder, Heart, Stomach and Ner­ Iter of houses and lots in St. Johns and gational Church (Dr. Gunsaulus ’), Edith Payne Underwood et al., by Lv. Muskegon, viaSieamer6p.nl. vous Diteaes, Chorea St. Vitus’ Dance-, General De­ Lansing we are offering special low Musleal Director of the National Peace special guardian, to Willie Fleischer, bility, Scrofula, Skin Disrates, diseases of men and prices on the same et al.. undivided 2 5 of w 21 28-100 a of women, and all diseases due to bad blood. Jubilee, Chicago, October, 1808, and as nVi of ne*4 of fr. section 6, Essex ...... 4 148 76 lv. Gd. Haven, viaSteamer 9 p.m. EPILEPSY, OR FITS positively cured by trainer of a large number of the most a new and never failing remedy. David H. Payne to Willie Fleischer, et Drs. B. 8. A Co. make a specialty of all forms Up To and Including May 20th. noted boy singers of the period, he lias a)., undivided 3-5 of w 21 26-100 a of of Rectal Diseases, Piles—internal ond external, Pek­ established a standard of merit which nH of ne.Y, section 6, Essex ...... 223 14 Arrive Chicago, - - 6 a.m ALSO FAST FREIGHT LINE. ing and Btenting, Rectal Ulcers, Fitures, Fistula— Come and See What we have has become so proverbial as to Inspire John Moroney and wife to Edward A. which are often taken fof Nervous and Luna public confidence in whatever talent < Durkee Jots 4 and 5, block 4, St. Johns 800 00 W. BURKE, Agent, St. Johns. Troubles, all cured. Remember, we cure all to Offer. James Sweeney and wife to Dennia'Mc- forms of Piles without pain, Interruption or he Introduces. Mr. Roney is deter­ Gonigal, eX of ne *4, section 15»Butli 1,600 00 detention from business,and without the use We are also Agents for the Ionia, mined to maintain this standard in John H. Fedewa and wifo to George M. of knife, caustic or ligature. Come and be everything under his management. Wirth, e h of self ex. 20 a sec. 8, Riley 3,200 00 convinced. Montcalm and Clinton Co. Mu­ rjrj Eliza Munson to Reuben R. Decker, 6 a tual Fire Ihsurance Co. on yr'/t of nwii , section 22, Essex ...... 100 00 REMOVED To Young, Middled-Age 888 SmS8 gmS£g8 gg 888 g880 B Caroline A. Steele to Samuel J. Steele and Old Men. swJt of neV^ and nwit of 86*4, section STREETER & DURKEE, 16, Dewitt...... 10 00 Suffering from Spermelorrhtra, Impotenry — Lost and— Office on Second Floor, Head of Clin ­ John C. Oding and wife to Wm. H. manhood, —or from Weakness brought on from er­ 1 Oding and wife, st^ofnH of ne 1* sec­ rors or indiscretions in youth or over-indulgence ton Avenue. West Side. En ­ tion 19. Riley...... 1,875 00 in later years, are given permanent relief. Abso ­ trance, First Stairway. Harry L. Bhuart and wife to JohnJC. READY. lute cures guaranteed; strictly con6dentia). Oding, et al., s'4 of nQ of swt4, sec­ TUMORS AND CANCERS cured without tion 32, Riley...... 1,500 00 acids, knife, pain or scar. New methods. CATARRH. New borne treatment. Unaui M. Turner and wife to W. H. Robson ex. passed and cheap. lots 9 and 10, block H., Village of GUARANTEE to cure every case of Dyspepsia Ovid...... 23 00 TO OWNERS OFGUNS: Sick Headache. Piles, Tape Worm and Stricture. Cara F. Lemon, et al., to George H. WTWe will give special attention to difficult Ferguson, -ej4 of nwt4, section 17, And to all others whom this cases and to cases other physician have failed to Olive...... 1 00 may interest: cure. Persons applying tor treatment will please Frank D. Brooks and wife to Charles bring two or three ounces of urine foi .nalysis. A. Brooks, et al, nwH of sell, section 1 have removed my Gunsmith and Thoee who are unable to cail, can write full par ­ 29, Riley...... 1,150 00 General Repair Shop*from my former ticulars of their case and bate medicine sent by 'Buckeye . Helen C. Hewitt to Mary E. Jones, lnnd| express, with full instructions how to he taken. KODOL ou of nelf, section 8, Essex ...... 215 00 location, opposite The Steel, to the The firm ol Drs. B. S. A Co., were Incorporated Union Bloclk, overt). P. DeWitt’s Gro­ several years since with a capital of 160.000, hence Helen L. Curtis, by heirs, to Almond G. you take no chances if you employ them. They Hhapanl, lots 3, 4, 17 and 18, block 4, cery Store, where I will be fully pre ­ are responsible and well-known. Address 4-"j - ' 81 -‘-X-JMji Village of Ovid...... 600 00 pared to do all manner of repairing of Dyspepsia Cure. Christian Breisch, et a!., to Robt. W. Guns. Bicycles. Lawn Mowers, Locks, Laugenbacher, undivided^ of w'A of DRS. B. S. & COM “Digests What You Eat” and n*4 of of swlf, section 28, Keys, Umbrellas. Grinding of all Cut­ LOCK BOX I 60, Eagle. Q. C...... 1 00 lery. It is new preparation Just put out TO THE FARHERS OF ST. JOHNS AND VICINITY: Bishop Downor, et al., to Mary E. Muskegon, - Mich. by us. It absolutely will cure dyspep ­ Wiley ,seH of nehL section 28, Dewitt 10 00 sia and all kindred stomach complaints. Our attention has been .called to newspaper articles Helen F. Tirrell to Eunice H. Green, lots 1 and 2, block 66, St. Johns ...... 500 00 A COMPLETE STOCK OF WHY BO WE SAY THIS,’ from representatives of other machines that farmers could Stephen D. Adams and wife to Joseph Simply because we know it will do Blemnster, wH of st4 of swtf, section not get repairs for the Buckeye machines, and have this to I, Essex ...... 1,750 00 more than we claim for it. It has Stephen D. Adams and wife to Charles been long tested and tried and the in ­ R. D. FOOTE, gredients are such that It can ’t help J. Rchberg,e)4 of s)4 of swh.section 1, AMMUNITION. say: Corbit & Valentine, a reputable firm, have had the (2d door South of Kenyon's Hum) Essex ...... 1,750 00 ------DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF------curing. It digests food without any Alvin B. Wonsey, et al., to Polly R. aid whatever from the stomach. We Buckeye repairs for some time, and they knew that they Al.L WORK PROMPTLY AND NEATLY Parker, nw)4 section 25, town of Ovid, pledge our reputation that it is abso­ could have any supply that was needed. We have now Q. C.... —...... 1,500 00 DONE AT REASON AISLE CHARGES. lutely perfect and can’t fall. Price, John Nourse to Mary V. Nourse.20 a off GIVE ME A TRIAL. COARSE IND GROUND f [ED n end of eH of sett, section 22, Water- 50 cents per bottle. Prepared only at transferred them to W. R. Howland, who has the agency town, Q. C...... 10 00 Respectfully, Hay, Straw, Potatoes, the laboratory of E. C. Dk Witt& Co., for the Buckeye machines, and we will guarantee the Buck­ Working Night and Day. Beans, Etc. Chicago. U. S. A. The busiest and mightiest little thing SOLD BY C. K. VANSICKLE. eye Binder and Mower to be the Most Durable, the Light ­ that ever was made is Dr. King's New PRATT’S ANIMAL REGULATOR est Draft, the Simplest, will do the Best Work and the Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar-coated W. C. OSBORN. For Homes, Cattle. Sheep, Swine and Poultry globule of health, that changes weak­ The Best in the Market, alwuvs in stock. THE INDEPENDENT, with the ness into strength. listiessness into en ­ We shall buy for cash and sell for cash and Most Convenient Machine on the market. The Independent I Year at small profits. All purchases promptly de ergy, brain-fag into mental power. llvered to any place within the corporation. Cincinnati Enquirer, AULTM AN, MILLER & CO. They ’re wonderful In building up the and..... Come and see me. health. Only 25c per box. Sold by Youra for Business, Middle West or €1 Cn Thos. McEwing, Gen. Agt. Fildew & Millman. Michigan Farmer$ 1.50 R. D. FOOTE Chicago Dispatch for <3)1 yU

- 1 -A—i- CLINTON INDEPENDENT. THUB8DAY, MAY 18.1899.

Colno|« of 811m In the Unltod States slnoere, strong and fearless, honest and who do as they please and sit where ths yellow of the autumnal woods, aafi PENNSYLVANIA SEES. Prior to 187S. patient, devoted and devout. Wliat he TALMAGE’S SERMON. they please; the other group, women ths orange of the southern groves, and It is claimed with endless reiteration should be and who he is you have hidden and carefully secluded in a the red of the sunsets. All the beau ­ SEES THAT GOLD STANDARD that the demonetisation of silver in heard to-night. In New York city last tide apartment, whCre they may hear ties of earth and heaven brought out ‘THE SUN PUT OUT," LAST the voice of the preacher, but may not by this spiritual spectrum. Great HAS RUINED HER. this country did no harm, because up night, above the paeans to Jefferson, SUNDAY’S SUBJECT. to that time only about 8,090,090 stand ­ pierced the single cry: ‘Here is the be seen. No refinement. No liberty. Britain is gplng to take all Europe for ard dollars had been coined. The occasion, where is the man?' We an ­ No hope for this life. No hope for ths God. The United States are going to Deradenc* of Her One# Greet Agricul­ statement in its substance is utterly swer that query to-night: ‘Here 1s the From tha Text: “The Son Shall Be life to come. Ringed nose. Cramped take America for God. Both of them tural Indue try Traceable to Oar Do false. It is true that only about 8,- occasion, and here is the man. ’ In Turned Into Dark nee*"— Acte t: SO— foot. Disfigured face. Embruted soul. together will take all Asia for God. American Financial Nystcm—Decrease 000,000 “dollars” had been coined, but 1896 the first blow was made at in ­ The R la lug San of the World la the Now compare those two conditions. All three of them will take Africa for of •88,000,0041 Every Tear. there had been Just about $77,000,000 trenched monopoly. By right of in ­ Christian Religion. How far toward the latter condition Ood. “Who art thou, oh great moun ­ in smaller silver coins struck, which heritance from Jefferson and Jackson that I speak of would a woman go If tain? Before Zerubbabel thou shalt were all of full weight and full legal the Democratic party deemed money Christian influences were withdrawn become a plain. ” “The mouth of the It U • rare thing that a statistical (Copyright 1M9 by Louis Klopsch.) and Christianity were destroyed? It is report emanating from one of the de­ tender up to 1853. The exact amount to be the most efficient instrument of Christianity is the rising sun of our Lord bath spoken it.” Hallelujah, wealth for the exploitation of man ­ time, and men have tried with the up- ony a question of dynamics. If an ob­ amen! partments or bureaus at Harrisburg of full legal tender silver in the United ject be lifted to a certain point and has any real value. More frequently States from the opening of the mint kind. We realize that the common rolling vapors of scepticism, and the smoke of their blasphemy, to turn the not fastened there, and the lifting such documents are prepared with so until silver was demonetized in 1873 enemy is monopoly, and believe that power bs withdrawn, how long before FAGOING AT EATON. little care as to be untrustworthy, and was $84,709,894.50, more than ten times the greatest trust of all, the master of sun into darkness. Suppose the aren- the rest, is the money trust. The mo­ angels of malice and horror should be that object will fall down to the point It Still Ex lata. Bat la a Greatly Modi ­ sometimes they are even absurd. The the coinage alleged by the gold stand- from which it started? It will fall fied Form. agricultural department of Pennsyl ­ ardists. Besides all this, up to the nopoly of land is ancient, that of let loose a little while, and be allowed to extinguish and destroy the sun in down, and it will go still further than The system of fagging exists at vania has Just printed some statistics year 1857 the Mexican dollar, the Pe­ transportation has long been evident. the point from which It started. Chris ­ Eton, as in nearly all large publlo respecting the farms of the state, In ruvian dollar and other foreign silver We have accustomed ourselves to see the natural heavens! They would take the oceans from other worlds, and tianity has lifted woman up from the schools, but it is practiced now in a which Information is supplied that coins were full legal tender In the beneficent inventions seized under our very depths ef degradation almost to much modified form. As shortly de­ since 1860 the value of the farms has United States, and were largely used. patent laws and made the instrument pour them on the luminary of the planetary system, and the waters go the skies. If that lifting power be scribed in the Chautauquan, it may be more than doubled. This Is the truth, Exact figures are not attainable, but of capitalistic extortion, but as if to withdrawn she falls clear back to the said to be the acknowledged right of but It is as misleading as If It were a it is not unreasonable to believe that clear the doubt that all capitalistic in ­ hissing down amid the ravines and the caverns, and there U explosion after depth from which she was resurrected, elder boys to exact from the younger falsehood. For what Is the purpose these coins in use from first to last dustries must enter the system, the not going any lower, because there is boys (their fags) certain services— of printing such a statement at this amounted to $76,000,000; perhaps more. last three years have witnessed the explosion, until there are only a few peaks of fire left in the sun, and these no lower depth. And yet, notwith ­ menial and otherwise. Its origin is time? Surely to convey the impres ­ These foreign coinB were just as much substantial monopolization of our sta­ standing the fact that the only salva­ obscure; it nay have arisen as an econ ­ sion that farm land in Pennsylvania la a part of our money supply as if we ple trades. It has been recently shown are cooling down and going out until the vast continents of flame are re­ tion of woman from degradation and omy, when schools were poor, as it gaining In value. As a matter of fact, had minted them ourselves. The that business trusts are now capital ­ woe Is the Christian religion, and the must save expense and labor for the It Is losing value. Here are the fig­ reader can draw his own inference as ised at $6,000,000,000, while the total duced to a small acreage of fire, and that whitens and cools off until there only lnfluenoe that has ever lifted her younger boys to black boots, make ures In the United States census re­ to the honesty of the argument that capital of our manufacturing and In the social scales is Christianity —I tea and boil eggs for the older ones. port for 1890: mechanical Industries in 1890, accord­ are only a few coals left, and these are we had only coined 8,000,000 silver dol­ whitening and going out until there is have read that there are women who But Elton is now exceedingly Value of farm land In Pennsylvania: lars. But if it were true in substance, ing to the census, was but $6,600,000,- not a spark left in all the mountains reject Christianity. I make no re­ wealthy. Its endowments being nearly 1860 ...... f 407,876.099 it is immaterial. Our people had the 000. That our institutions are not con ­ Of ashes, and the valleys of ashes, and mark in regard to those persons. In 21,000 pounds a year, and there can be 1860 ...... 662,060,707 right to coin silver at all times, and sistent with universal monopoly is the chasms of ashes. An extinguished the silence of your own soul make your no reason why, because a lad is young, 1870 ...... 1,048,481,682 if they did not do so it was because self-evident. To meet these trusts we sun! A. dead sun! A buried sun! Let observations. he should have to wait upon his 1880 ...... 975,689.410 the.metal was in stronger demand have but one resort—to form a peo ­ all worlds-wall at the stupendous obse­ A world without a head, a universe schoolmate as his servant and be ex ­ 1890 ...... 922,240,233 somewhere else. That stronger de­ ple's trust to which these must bow." quies. Of course, this- withdrawal of without a king. Orphan constellations. posed to the chance of very great tyr­ mand came from Europe, silver being Fatherless galaxies. Anarchy supreme. anny. In the latter end of the last Thus, instead of gaining In value, the solar light and heat throws our ooined there (after 1834) at a valuation Commlulon Men and Traata. earth into a universal chill, and the A dethroned Jehovah. An assassinat ­ century the fagging at Eton was so the worth of Pennsylvania farms has of 3 per cent higher than it had at our ed God. Patricide, regicide, delcide. cruel and excessive that it is reported decreased by more than $121,000,000 From the United States Investor: tropics become the temperate, and the mint. After it was coined it became Another class of persons who have no temperate beoomes the arctic, and That is what they mean. That is what that often a young fag would be kept between 1870 and 1890, and the proc­ a part of the money supply of Europe, they will have, if they can. I say, if up waiting on his master till 1 o ’clock ess still continues. Now, why? Why, occasion to view the trust movement there are frozen yivers, and frozen and sustained prices there. In doing with delight are commission merchants lakes, and frozen oceans. From Arctic they can. Civilization hurled back In­ in the morning, and being from lack of when the population of the state stead­ so it sustained prices here. The fact to semi-barbarism, and semi-barbarism time prevented from getting his own ily enlarges, the towns multiply and and selling agents. The trusts pro ­ and Antarctic regions the Inhabitants must not be lost sight of that prices pose to buy their supplies and sell their gather in toward the center, and find driven back into Hottentot savagery. lessons for the next day, would re­ widen their borders, and manufactur ­ of the great staples are international. The wheel of progress turned the other ceive a thrashing from the master for ing enterprises Increase, should farms products direct. This means that some the equator as the poles. The slain The prices of wheat, cotton, petroleum, thousands of manufacturing ooncerns forests are piled up into a great bon ­ way and turned toward the dark ages. the omission. Many instances of become less and less valuable? Ob ­ etc., are the same In England as they The clock of the centuries put back heartrending bullying and cruelty serve the date of the highest valua­ will stop, buying of this, that and the fire, and around them gather the shiv ­ are in America, allowing, of course, other merchant, thus paralyzing the ering villages and citltes. The wealth two thousand years. Go back, you practiced by the big boys on their fags tion. It was 1870. In 1873 sliver was for transportation charges and flurries Sandwich Islands, from your schools, were reported, but fagging at Eton has demonetized; gold began to go up; business of a countless number of mer­ of the coal mines is hastily poured caused- by speculation on both sides. cantile establishments; and that where Into the furnaces, and stirred into and from your colleges and from your been greatly reformed. the prices of farm products began to Suppose that all the money in Eng ­ reformed condition to what you were This and many other Improvements go down, and farm values simultane ­ there were formerly half a dozen (or rage of combustion, but soon the bon ­ land were to be suddenly destroyed. even more) selling houses, there may fires begin to lower, and the furnaces in 1820, when the missionaries first were mainly due to the exertions of ously declined, as was inevitable. Prices In that country would at once begin to go out, and the nations be ­ came. Call home the five hundred Dr. Hawtrey, who was head master These are the facts. The report sent in the future be only one, and that fall heavily, and they would do the one merely a department of trust. This gin to die. Cotopaxi, Vesuvius, Etna, missionaries from India, and over ­ from 1834 to 1863, and who, in conjunc ­ out from Harrisburg, based as It is same Stromboli, California geysers, cease to throw their two thousand schools, tion with Provost Hodgson, wrought upon fact, appears to have been in ­ here. England would immediate­ means, of course, the displacement of ly begin to draw money from other an immense number of persons at smoke, and the ice of hail storms re­ where they are trying to educate the most of the changes whloh have given tended to divert attention from one mains unmelted in their crater. All heathen, and scatter the one hundred the college its present standing. Be­ of the most alarming movements now countries, and prices would settle to present profitably employed, and nec ­ a lower point in all. On the othfcr essarily a shrinkage in the purchasing the flowers have breathed their last and forty thousand little children that fore Dr. Hawtrey’s appointment the within the range of observation. There breath. Ships with sailors frozen at they have gathered out of barbarism number of the pupils had fallen to are some kindred statistics which may hand, if her money supply were power of the country. The movement, doubled, prices would rise there, more the mast, and helmsmen frozen at the Into civilization. Obliterate all the something under 200, the morals and be considered with profit by those of course, will extend farther than we wheel, and passengers frozen in the work of Dr. Duff in India, of David who desire to know the truth. Mr. foreign goods would be rushed in to have outlined. The dislocation of one tone of the school were exceedingly get those higher prices, which would cabin; all nations dying, first at the Abeel in China, of Dr. King in Greece, low and terrible abuses had crept in. Mulhall, the greatest statistician in line of industry means a reaction all North and then at the South. CJiild of Judson in Burmah, of David Brain- the world, showed recently that while also have the effect of raising them in along the line, and if the Impetus is Dr. Hawtrey at once commenced the the countries from which the goods frosted and dead in the cradle. Octo­ erd amid the American aborigines, and work of reforms, sweeping Innovations the annual urban accumulations of powerful enough —as it will be in this genarian frosted and dead at the send home the three thousand mission ­ wealth In this country are Increasing, were sent. Therefore, in all civilized case—it means widespread disaster and were made and new regulations insti ­ countries closely connected commer­ hearth. Workmen with frozen hand aries of the Cross who are toiling in tuted; the tone of the school improved the rural accumulations are decreas­ prolonged hard times. The outlook is on the hammer, and frozen foot on the foreign lands, tolling for Christ ’s ing. Thus: cially, average prices of commodities distressing. We have gone on su­ and the numbers rose to 777, the high ­ will settle to very near a common lev­ shuttle. Winter from sea to sea. All- sake, tolling themselves into the est yet attained. Annual town and city accumula­ premely unconscious of what we were congealing winter. Perpetual winter. grave. Tell these three thousand men tion: el, making all allowance for local con ­ doing, until we have evolved a state ditions of a temporary character, Globe of frigidity. Hemisphere of God that they are of no use. Send 1851 ...... $ 601,000,000 of affairs from which escape is im­ shackled to hemisphere by chains of Styles In Faces. transportation charges and tariffs. home the medical missionaries who are Every age has its own style of face 1890 ...... 1,725,000,000 possible without great hardship. An ice. Universal Novia Zembla. The doctoring the bodies as well as the Hence it will be seen that when our enormous number of waterlogged busi ­ and features, due possibly to the fash ­ silver went to Europe and increased earth an Ice-floe grinding against oth ­ souls of the dying nations. Go home, Gain per year ...... $1,224,000,000 ness concerns, known as trusts, have > er ice-floes. The archangels of malice ions of the day, which Impress them ­ the money volume there, it affected London Missionary society. Go home, selves even in the expression of the hu ­ Annual rural accumulation: been set afloat; in the smash that is 1 and horror have done their work, and American Board of Foreign Missions. 1851 ...... $401,000,000 prices here also in a marked degree. bound to come the certificates of these 1 now they may take their thrones of man countenance. No one who studies That which goes to India, China and Go home, ye Moravians, and relinquish modern portraiture can fail to note the 1890 ...... 338,000,000 organizations will sell at their real j glacier, and look down upon the ruin back into darkness and squalor and Japan has much less effect, because Value, which means an appalling loss ! they have wrought. What the de­ resemblance that runs through the the conditions are so different. Money death the nations whom ye have begun works of the fashionable painters. It Decrease per year...... $23,000,000 to Investors. The end will be hastened ! struction of the sun in the natural to lift. sent to Asia is virtually buried, so far by a diminution in the consumptive [ heavens would be to our physical is not merely their characteristic style, As might be expected under such as American and European prices are Oh, my friends, there has never been but the type which they have trans ­ circumstances, the earnings of farm power of the country, due to the dislo- ! earth, the destruction of Christianity such a nefarious plot on earth as that concerned. In fine, our silver went cation of a great horde of employes would be to the moral world. The sun ferred to canvas and which almost bor ­ laborers have declined as farmers have abroad because commercial and mint ­ which infidelity and atheism have ders "-on sameness. These well-born, become poorer and poorer. Here are whom the trusts have ejected from po­ turned into darkness! planned. We were shocked a few ing conditions took it there. But we sitions previously occupied. We can ­ Infidelity in our time is considered carefully trained beauties of today are figures issued by the United States de­ got full value for it, and to whatever years ago because of the attempt to as much alike as peas in one pod. They partment of agriculture in 1892: not imagine a much worse state of a great Joke. There are people who re­ blow up the Parliament Houses in extent we coined less than our pro ­ affairs. joice to hear Christianity caricatured, only vary in degree. Of course, the Farm wages, with board, per month: portion of the world ’s silver, to that London; but if infidelity and atheism and to hear Christ assailed with quib ­ succeed in their attempt they will dy­ artist “idealizes!” he would not be an 1869 ...... $16.55 same extent we coined more than cur ble and quirk and misrepresentation artist did he not find more in the face Republican “Clique Rale." namite a world. Let them have their 1890 ...... »...... 12.45 share of the world ’s gold; because the and badinage and harlequinade. I before his easel than the sitter sees , Farm wages, without board, per difference was purely the result of con ­ If all reports are true, for the first full way and this world will be a time in our political history, a for­ propose today to take Infidelity and habitation of three rooms —a habitation when she gazes in the mirror, or her month: flicting coinage ratios. So long, then, Atheism out of the realm of Jocular­ family or friends may detect in daily 1869 ...... $25.92 as France coined silver freely, it made midable combine of United States sen ­ ity into one of tragedy, and show you with just three rooms; the one a mad­ familiarity. All the sumptuous detail 1890 ...... 18.33 very little difference whether we ators has been formed to control the house, another a lazaretto, the other a election of speaker in the house. The what Infidels propose and what, if they pandemonium. These infidel bands of of costume also adds to the variety of The persons who are chiefly affected actually coined any or not. But when are suecesful, they will accomplish. a picture, but in pose, in expression, that country closed her mints it made leaders of the combination are Sena ­ There are those in all our communi ­ music have only Just begun their con ­ by this destruction of agricultural tor Platt of New York, Senator Hanna cert—yea, they have only been string ­ there is traceable only this one woman values and the Impoverishment of ag­ a vast difference, for then our silver ties who would like to see the Chris ­ of the end of the century, a creature could be coined nowhere except in the of Ohio, and Senator Quay of Pennsyl ­ tian religion overthrown, and who say ing their instruments. I today put be ­ ricultural people comprise 40 per cent vania. Their candidate is Congress ­ fore you their whole programme from of superb physique, clothed or un ­ of the population of the United States. silver standard countries. It can be the world would be better without it. clothed like a royal prlcess. Compare laid down as an axiom that “if a man Sherman of New York, and the I want to show you what is the end of beginning unto close. In the theater They are the principal customers of deal includes the re-election of Mc­ the tragedy comes first and the farce her with the pictured women of 100 or our manufacturers. We are sacrificing country has the unrestricted right to this road, and what is the terminus of 200 years ago, and see how altogether Dowell of Pennsylvania as clerk of the this crusade, and what this world will afterward; but in this Infidel drama of them, while sacrificing ourselves, for coin and use both gold and silver mon ­ house. The offices of sergeant-at-arms, death the farce comes first and the changed is this “eternal feminine. ” In the sake of maintaining a currency ey, both will be employed in the most be when Atheism and Infidelity have 50 years’ time there will be produced doorkeeper, postmaster and minor triumphed over it, If they can. I say. tragedy afterward. And in the former, system devised by Englishmen, and advantageous way possible. But if the places will be scattered through the atheists and infidels laugh and mock, another "beauty, ” but one ventures to surely not with a purpose to benefit us. right to use one of them be curtailed, If they can. I reiterate It, if they can. predict it will have as great sameness central states and the west to attract In the first place, it will be the com­ but in the latter God himself will laugh The familiar answer to the proof that it is Impossible for the country to get strength for the organization. Inci ­ and mock. He says so. “I will laugh as the beauty which commands our the products of agriculture have de­ the full beneficial use of such metal.” plete and unutterable degradation of admiration in the portrait exhibitions dentally the rule of the senate against womanhood. I will prove it by facts at their calamity and mock when their clined in value to an alarming extent Is By refusing to employ silver as money appointive senators will be reversed fear cometh. ” of the present day, and which shows that the decline is due wholly to im­ metal we not only deprive ourselves of and arguments which no honest man that fashionable painters are slaves to so as to admit Quay to his seat until will dispute. In all communities and From such a chasm of individual, provements In machinery and In meth ­ its use for such purpose, but we also another legislature shall be in session national, world-wide ruin, stand back. their subjects ’ will.—Boston Tran ­ depreciate its actual value, and thus cities and states and nations where the ods of cultivation and transportation. in Pennsylvania. Christian religion has been dominant, Oh, young men, stand back from that script. If this were the truth, still it would deprive the country of a considerable chasm! You see the practical drift of also be true that the farmers should portion of its wealth. woman ’s condition has been amelior­ Trapldatlon In the White Ifoaae. ated and improved, and she is deferred my sermon. I want you to know A Thorraa Story. derive some benefits from such im­ From the Springfield (Mass.) Repub ­ to and honored in a thousand things, where that road leads. Stand back Bret Harte works away quietly in provements, which, it would appear, iKunrs for the Year. lican: They are beginning to discern and every gentleman takes ">ff his hat from that chasm of ruin. The time is London, and seems to like the town, give advantage to nobody but the non ­ Hon. George Fred Williams spoke as the signs of the times in administra ­ before her. If your associations have going to come (you and I may not live although the climate can hardly bear producers. But examine the following follows at the Jefferson banquet in to see It, but it will come, Just as comparison with that of California. figures: tion circles. Representative Wads­ been good, you know that the name of New York: "Because the platform of worth of New York reports that the Wife, mother, daughter, suggest gra­ certainly as there is a God, It will The effete luxury of the capital appears Lowest price of wheat in Chicago: 1896 is dear to us we are not blind to strong McKinley breeze which was cious surroundings. You know there come) when the infidels and the athe ­ to suit him better than the rigors of Cents. the great issues which press on every blowing so briskly while the war with are no better schools and seminaries ists who openly and out and out and the backwoods. I was speaking with January, 1892 ...... 84 V4 hand for solution, and we know the Spain was in progress is noticeably in this country than the schools and above-board preach and practice infi­ him once on this subject, writes Rob ­ January, 1893 ...... 72 latent power of the people, and ask subsiding and a decided reaction is set­ seminaries for our young ladies. You delity and atheism will be considered ert Barr in the Philadelphia Post, and January, 1896 ...... 56 for its exercise. If monopoly ha9 oc­ ting on account of the Philippine busi ­ know that while woman may suffer in ­ as criminals against society, as they upholding the rigid life Henry Here is a decline of 28 V4 cents — cupied the avenues of communication, ness and the army scandals. He would justice in England and the United are now criminals against God. Soci­ Thoreau had led at Walden pond, as about 33 per cent —in the price of the people can dispossess it. If the not be surprised if the Democrats States, she has more of her rights in ety will push out the leper, and the compared with the luxurious surround ­ wheat in four years. Now, what im­ land has passed into the hands of ‘‘lick us” in the next presidential elec­ Christendom than she has anywhere wretch with soul gangrened and ichor ­ ings of many modern authors. I ad­ portant improvement in farm machin ­ idlers, who build palaces from the tion. else. ous and vermin-covered and rotting vocated a return to the simpler habits ery, pennies of labor, we can send these Now, compare this with woman ’s apart with his beastlallty, will be left of our ancestors. “Yes,’’ he said, “liv­ in farm methods, or in transpor ­ ing on parched pqas sounds very fine tation has appeared within that time? Idlers to the plow. If Industry ’s im­ America's linen viable Position. condition in lands where Christianity to die in the ditch, and be denied de­ Not one! Wheat has fallen in price plements are possessed by an oligar­ From the Kansas City Times: When has made little or no advance —in cent burial, and men will come with In a book. When I visited Emerson even when the crop was short. What chy, a democracy can resume posses­ the czar’B peace commission meets, the China, In Barbary, in Borneo, in Tar­ spades and cover up the carcase where I was astonished to find how close sion. If wealth can buy legislatures, tary, in Egypt, In Hindostan. The it falls, that it poison not the air, and Walden pond was to the Emerson man, who desires to be just, can dis­ American commissioners will be the homestead, and I commented on this. I pute the assertion that the price is de­ we can legislate for ourselves. It is representatives of the only nation that Burmese sell their wives and daugh ­ the only text in all the Bible appropri ­ ters as so many sheep. The Hindoo ate for the funeral sermon will be Jer­ had imagined that the pond was away pressed by the operation of some force not for us to decide what shall be tho has a war on its hands. The kJngs out in the wilderness, miles from any which must be sought for in other di­ leading Issues for the coming year; the and emperors of the old world will Bible makes it disgraceful and an out­ emiah 22:19: ’’He shall be burled with rage for a woman to listen to music, the burial of an ass.” human habitation. Before Emerson rections? It is certain that, if the people sitting in Juddgment upon the have reason to smile when they look could reply, Mrs. Emerson spoke up in value of gold (in which all other advocates will determine that. If the In upon the conference, for there will or look out of the window in the ab ­ At the beginning God said: “Let sence of her husband, and gives as a there be light, ” and light was,and light the tone of a woman exposing a bum- things are valued) should advance thunder clouds of monopoly shall be the flag of the world ’s greatest re­ bug: ‘Oh. yes, Henry took good care the price of wheat must fall as it hai eclipse the silver moon, we know the public to remind them that America lawful ground for divorce a woman ’s Is, and light shall be. So Christianity beginning to eat before her husband is rolling on, and it Is going to warm not to get out of hearing of our dinner- fallen. And why should there be any moon will still be there. But, indeed, is the only country that Is trying to horn. ’ ” question If gold has thus gone up in let the enemies that pronounce that make subjects of an unwilling people has finished his meal. What mean all nations, and all nations are to bask those white bundles on the ponds and the presence of the fact that the sup ­ the silver issue Is dead look to their by force of arms. in ita light. Men may shut the window- How many young men who are act­ ply Is visibly short, that the metal Is doom; for if it dies It will be the rivers in China In the morning? In ­ blinds so they cannot see it, or they fanticide following infanticide. Fe­ ors in the first part of this drama have now at a premium in the market, and bursting of the seed, and from the Real and Falae “Strennoaa Ufa." may smoke the pipe of speculation un ­ ever rehearsed in thought the parts that the government of /he United male children destroyed simply be­ til they are shadowed under their own empty shell the mighty boughs of a From the Springfield (Mass.) Re­ cause they are female. Woman har ­ thep may take in the last three acts? States is compelled to resort to des­ giant offspring shall bid defiance to publican: When the time comes to re­ vaporing; but the Lord God is a sun! nessed to the plow as an ox. Woman This white light of the Gospel made up Act I—Before the bar of the saloon. perate measures to obtain possession the elements. A reform party must be sist the invader or to strike a decisive Act II—Before Jhe bar of the court of a few millions? The farmers are be ­ veiled and barricaded, and In all style* of all the beautiful colors of earth and led only by men whose eyes are open, blow for freedom, then our youth will of cruel seclusion. Her birth a mis­ Act III—Before the bar of the prison. ginning to understand the cause of whose purpose is loyal to the people, rush to arms to face a glorious death heaven —violet plucked from amid the fortune. Her life a torture. Her death spring grass, and the indigo of the Act IV—Before the bar of Ood. their sufferings and they will reckon and who are proof against the bribes In a righteous cause. But let us not a horror. The missionary of the Oosi at the polls with the political party and the blandishments of power and. excite the itch for war with any dam­ today In heathen lands preaches gen ­ southern Jungles, and the blue of the which ikies, and the green of the foliage, and In 1897 Hangkow, China, exported shall neglect to deal fairly with wealth, and at Its head should he a nable quackery of the “strenuous erally to two groups —a group of men 3,250,000 fans. the matter.—The Manufacturer. leader, young and earnest, gentle and life!" V * - [AY 18, 1899. '.1 — 1 should tire of roasted and broiled, Jack EVERYWHERE. OMEN are assailed at every turn by trouble* peculiar Burnet, the ship ’s cook, ccntrlved to There Is Mosto ut Geneva, ths Homs mt to their sex. Every mysterious ache or pain is * symptom. These distressing sensations will keep boil some pieces of a goat in its own tbs Mul* Bos. W skin, stretched upon sticks, with a lire The chief Industry of Geneva is the on coming unless properly treated. DICK RODNEY; underneath, salt for a spice, and sliced manufacture of musical boxes. Thou ­ The history of neglect is written in the worn faces end pumpkin for vegetables. sands of men, women and children are wasted figures of nine- Of the hoi ns, when carefully scraped employed |n the faotorles, one of tenths of our women, Or. The Adventures of and cleaned, we made very efficient which wu visited by a traveler, who every one of whom may WOMEN WHO drinking cups, in which our rum, gives some interesting particulars receive the invaluable ad­ An Eton Boy... duly mixed with water, was doled out about his visit. An attendant invited vice of Mrs. Pinkham, NEED MRS. to us by Hislop, the keeper of our pro ­ him to take a seat He did so, and without charge, by writing BY JAMBS GRANT.' vision store. the strains of delightful music came to her at Lynn, Mass. PINKHAM'S AID The eggs of the sea birds were a from the chair. He hung his hat on a Miss Lula Evans , of constant object of search, and being rack, and put his stick in the stand. Parkersburg, Iowa, writes of her recovery as follows : > Wtti MOW SW4 MSMI1 Music came from both rack and stand. an expert climber, I frequently collect­ “Dear Mrs. Pinkham —I had been a constant sufferer CHAPTER XXIX.—(Continued.) Thin flanked, active and strong, they He wrote his name in the visitors' reg­ ed great numbers of those laid in the for nearly three years. Had inflammation of the womb, The wild boars that lurked In the began to grunt and gambol, and to crevices of the rocks by the sea gull ister and, on dipping his pen into the woods baffled our efforts for a long splash up the glittering water, till ink, music buret forth from the ink ­ leucorrhoea, heart trouble,- bearing-down pains, backache, and storm-finch. headache, ached all over, and time. By the edge of the hatchet we suddenly they caught sight of us, and Our life was one of perpetual expos- 1 stand. The manager of the factory ex­ ^possessed I fashioned for my own use all fled, save one, a fierce wold boar, plained the process of making musical *t times could hardly stand on a kind of spear, about six feet long, which, after tearing up the grass with ure and dally activity. Though over- my feet. My heart trouble was poweringly hot at noon, the atmos­ boxss, a business which requires pa ­ hewn out of a piece of fine t$ak wood, his hind feet, came resolutely forward, tience and nicety. The different parts so bad that some nights ..which I found upon the beach. Bhowing a pair of tusks that made me phere of the morning and evening was delightful, and, as these portions of are made by men who are experts in I was compelled to sit , This weapon I made and pointed tremble for the calves of my legs if those parts, and who do nothing else, up in bed or get up with great care, and armed with It I ventured to run off, and still more the day were spent in hunting for food, the time passed rapidly, but His- year in and year out. The music is and walk the floor, frequently lay In watch for the sea- for those of poor Hislop, who was marked on the cylinder by a man 'lions, but without success. alike unable to escape or confront him. lop ’s chief fear was that if we were for it seemed as who has served several years of ap ­ though I should On the shore, at this season, when Fortunately I had my teakurood not taken off by some ship before the prenticeship. Another man inserts in the sunshine was reflected from the spear. rainy season set in, our discomfort and smother. More the marked places pegs which have than once I have sloping faces of the volcanic rocks and While keeping a tree between me danger from agues would become very been filed to a uniform length. The from the surface of the sea, the heat and the boar, he prepared for the of­ great. cams, or set of teeth, which strllse the been obliged to was beyond all description —intense, fensive by whetting his terrible tusks By the time we had been fourteen pegs and makes the sound, is arranged have the doctor breathless and suffocating, so that the against a stone and grunting hoarsely. days on the island he was recovered by a man who does nothing else. The visit me in the lungs would collapse painfully In the Excited and bewildered, as he came so far as to be able to join me In cylinder is then revolved, to see that middle of the difficulty of respiration. on at a quick run, I charged my weap ­ making an exploration of it, or rather every peg produces a proper tone. The night I was also » To breathe was like attempting It on full at him, and by the mercy of in walking all around it. most delicate work of all Is the revis­ very nervous and at the mouth of a newly-opened fur­ Providence, the point entered one of The circumference of the largest isle nace, and so I usually retired inland ing of each peg. It is done by a work­ fretful. I was ut­ his fierce, glittering eyes, which made is only four leagues, but its shores are man who has a good ear for music. terly discouraged. and sought the cool solitude of the him rear up and recoil, while in his so steep and rocky in some places that He sees that every peg is in its proper deep thickets, or wandered through rage and pain the bristles on his ridgy traversing them proved.a most ardu­ One day I thought I groves of solemn, impressive and ma­ place and is bent at the correct angle. would write and see back rose up like little blades of steel. ous task. When the instrument is in its case, an jestic old trees; for some were there "Into his throat with your spear! ” On the eastern side we found a great if you could do any ­ so old that they must have cast the expert examines it to see that the time thing for me. I followed cried Hislop; but I anticipated the sug­ cascade pouring from a brow of rock is perfect. - shadows of their foliage on Alphonso gestion, for ere the words had left his upon the beach. The latter was cov ­ your advice and now I feel de Albuquerque or Tristan da Cunha lips I had buried —thrusting deep with ered almost everywhere by a broad ­ like * a new woman. All and their bearded followers. all the force that excitement and ter­ leaved seaweed, the dark and slimy 500,000 FAMILIES those dreadful troubles I have no * How many ocean storms had swept ror gave me—the pointed 'teakwood their leaves Into the waste of waters tendrils of which were several yards RELY ON PE-RU-NA, more, and I have found Lydia shaft down his red and gaping throat. in length and were termed by Hislop W. H. B. Williams, publisher of The B. Pinkham ’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash a sure since then! Choking in blood, in foam and fury, “the gigantic fucus.” Farmers’ Industrial Union, in a recent cure for leucorrhoea. I am very thankful for your good advice • We had now been five days on the the great boar writhed upon his back, island without a sail being seen, So day after day passed, and, amid letter to Dr. Hartman says: - "I have and medicine. ” and in doing so twitched from my used Pe-ru-na as a family medicine for though more than half our time was hands the weapon, which still remained our various means of procuring food, spent in watching the horizon; and so we never failed to keep a keen lookout several years. I find it of especial use wedged in his throat and tongue, and for myself. I have had several tedious Tom Lambournes ’ old shirt still waved rendered him almost powerless. I to seaward for a passing sail; but in vain from the boom-end on the none came near that lonely islet of the spells with systemic catarrh and before knew not what to do now, for if he using Pe-ru-na I had tried several mountain-top. snapped it through, and thus releaasd southern sea. * On the fifth day. however, to our himself, we, or at least I, would be One morning I found there had surprise, the signal was no longer vis­ lost. drifted ashore near our hut a mass of ible, so we supposed that a gust of But as he lay there on his back and that mysterious substance, the origin wind had overthrown it in the night. sides alternately, snorting, roaring and of which has puzzled so many natural ­ Lambourne, Carlton and Probar covering the grass with bloody froth, ists—ambergris. It must have weigh ­ started for the mountain-top to re­ and tearing it by his bristles, Hislop ed more than a hundred pounds, and store it, while Hislop and I rambled sprang forward and though weak with when we threw some of it Into the fire into the woods, where we had a view many half-healed wounds, drove a it melted and diffused around a most of the. shining sea to the westward. clasp-knife repeatedly into the throat agreeable perfume. This marine pro ­ The waves came in long rollers, as and stomach of the monster, which duction, which is only to be found in there was a fresh breeze blowing from soon lay still enough. the seas or on the shores of Africa the west, and the foam rose white and When it was quite dead I drew out and Brazil, is alleged by some to be a high on the tremendous bluffs of the my teakwood spear, and found the concretion formed in the stomach of Inaccessible Isles, as we named them. An old proverb say.*: “He receive*... S ‘A point almost uninjured, for I had hard ­ the spermaceti whale. moat favors who knows how to returnturn V * All the water between them was a* ened it in fire. On the fifteenth morning after our them. ” This 1* the secret of the great \ * sheet of sparkling and snowy froth, popularity of Deerlng grain and I grass \ We thrust two crooked branches landing a seaman named Henry War­ cutting machinery. The confidence pplaced in \ . amid which, had we been nearer, we them by the farmers of the world is never V* through the tendons of the boar ’s hind ren, who went to milk our goats, ^4 mhi-placed. should doubtless have seen the black legs, and by these drew it to our hut, which had been tethered to a large heads of the sealions, as they sported During Binders, Reapers, Mowers, Rakes in the spray and sunshine. which was about half a mile distant; tree near the hut, returned in haste there our prize caused great congratu ­ to announce that the ropes which had and Corn Harvesters On asking Hislop-how far he thought lation among our crew, and I obtained we were from the continents of Africa secured them were cut, apparently by return the favor of popularity by stead/, reliable* satisfactory no little praise for performing so hardy a sharp instrument —cut clean through Mr. W. H. B. Williams, Columbus, O. work in the harvest. Dcering made the first successful and South America, he replied, without a feat. other remedies with little or no suc­ application of ball and roller bearings to harvest in# hesitation; —and that the goats, the capture of iiicbinery, and the decided advantage in lightness of draft Our return diverted for a time some which had cost us so much labor, were cess. But in Pe-ru-na I found a prompt held by Deerlng machines today (over all other makes) shows • "We are about fifteen hundred miles and sure cure. I always keep the cod dusively that there Is one right way of doing it—and that excitement and surprise which had gone. the e are several wrong wavs. from the mouth of the Rio de la Plata remedy which promptly relieves any The Meerlug way is the common sense way. an the westward, and twelve hundred been caused by the return of Tom "Cut? By whom? ” asked every one. attack of the same malady. odd from the Cape of Good Hope on Lambourne, Probart and Carlton from Before we had time to consider this, "My wife also uses Pe-ru-na. She PEERING HARVESTER CO., - - CHICAGO. the east; but there is land nearer to the mountain top, with tidings that Hislop came out of the hut, and stated finds it of especial use for severe spells, ns----- ” the studding sail boom had vanished, that one of our three bread bags had to which she is subject. We always •A HAND SAW IS A GOOD THING, BUT NOT TO "Land nearer! ” I reiterated. and that not a trace of it was to be also been cut open, by a slash from a keep it in the house as a family medi­ SHAVE WITH.” found anywhere! cine. We think it an excellent remedy • “There are the three isles of Tristan knife, apparently, and that several for the various ills to which children da Cunha, and about five hundred miles pounds of biscuits had been abstracted. are subject, especially climatic dis­ southwest of U9 a desolate rock called CHAPTER XXX. The strange alarm, and what was eases. Address Dr. Hartman, Colum­ the Isle of Diego Alvarez; and fortu­ A New Perplexity. worse, the doubt of each other, which bus. Ohio, for a free book on family nate it is indeed for us that we were The disappearance of the boom and these discoveries excited, were painful medicine. SAPOLIO not cast away there, as it yields only of Tom ’s old striped shirt, which had and bewildering. IS THE PROPER THING FOR HOUSE-CLEANING; mossy grass and now and then a few waved from it like a banner, excited The true hero is the one who has the We examined the place where the courage to do right. y_* <-*-* ,i * ,.ui i.i.i « i-j seals or sea-elephants may be seen up ­ considerable speculation and some­ goats had been tethered, but could dis­ Annual Meeting on the reefs about it. Dut, Dick Rod­ thing of alarm. cover no traces of feet, and nothing The World ’* Kocord for Output. ney, does it not make one long to be If simply overturned by the wind, it remained but the ends of the ropes Adding together the actual number afloat again, with a good ship under ­ must have lain where it fell; at all (the long boat sheets and halliards) of the different klnds-of harvesting ma­ COLUMBIA, German Baptists, foot, both tacks and the breeze, too, events, it could not have rolled far tied to the stem of a tree. chines made in a single day during 1 Hartford and Vedettefc (Dunkards,) aft?—a cloud of canvas, carrying the from the cairn, or pile of stones, in (To be continued.) 1898 at the works of the Deerlng Har­ £ three masts into one when seen astern the center of which we had wedged vester Company of Chicago gives the BICYCLES. —the lower studding-sail booms rig­ enormous total of 1,319, or more than it. By what agency had this disap ­ A Zulu Bridegroom. ged out and dipping in the flying pearance come to pass? 2 complete machines for each working Roanoke, Va., spray as she rolls from side to side- The daughter of a Zulu in comfort ­ minute. An experience of 22 years in That it was the work of wild ani ­ able circumstances does not leave her the application of the best May 23. 1899 . does it not, I say, bring all this to mals could not for a moment be con- father ’s kraal without much pomp and Hen peck —A peck of trouble for the methods of cycle building, ONLY mind, when from here we can watch coived; so the event filled us with the waves that rose, perhaps, between many queer rites, which doubtless are poor, deluded man. and our unequaled manufac ­ a* ■ s» i vague, but very alarming conjecture. held by her people in high estimation. 18349710 the shores of Mexico, rolling in foam With his hatchet, Probart the car­ turing facilities, enable us to between these rocky isles? Do you It may be noted, too, that the marriage Do Tour Feet Ache and Burn? offer the purchaser the most Trip penter cut down and prepared a long Shake into your shoes, Allen ’s Foot- remember Homer ’s description of the customs of these dusky Africans are desirable combinations of VIA and slender tree to replace the lost subject to innumerable variations, Ease, a powder for the feet. It makes curling wave?” And without waiting DESIGN, QUALITY and PRICE. my reply he began to recite from the boom on the top of the Devil’s moun ­ each tribe having its own peculiari ­ tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures Iliad with wonderful facility: tain, as wc now termed it; and while ties. Hairdressing, by the way, is an Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and one portion of us assisted him in this,* Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and NEW MODELS. “Big Four ” "As on the hoarse, resounding shore, Important feature both to the bride Chainless, ----- $75 the other set about the capture of and bridegroom, and the attention Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Tickets will be good going May 10, 10, SS when blows the stormy west, Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. Columbia Chain, - - - BO and SS, 1800 . The billowy tide comes surging wide, some of the wild goats with which the paid to the coiffure of the pair would Hartfords, ----- 35 woods abounded, as we were anxious Returning ^ood until June 94,1899. On# from ocean ’s dark blue breast; shame the performance of a West end It’s a rare treat when a miser invites Vedettes, - *25, 26 stopover will b« allowed on return trip* First in mid-sea *tls born, then swells to procure the milk of the females, and hairdresser who arranges a bride ’s subject to local regulations of tb# Una* the flesh o f their kids. you to join him. wne over which ticket reed*. . and rages more and more, locks and fastens the orange blossom free of any Columbia dealer or by This was a most arduous task, as mall for • 2-cent (tamp. For fall Information regarding tickets, And rolling on with snowy back, chaplet. A cone-shaped erection, for rate* and route* and time of trains, cell comes thundering near the shore; they were so fleet of foot; and when instance, is the lawful coiffure of a Hall’* Catarrh Car* on agent* "Big Four Rout*'” or address Then rears it crest, firm and sublime, pursued, or when in search of those Zulu wife, and this cannot be legally Is taken internally. Price, 75c. POPE MFC. CO. the undersigned, and with tumultuous bray bitter and astringent plants of which worn till the marriage rites are duly E. 0. McCORMICK, WARREN J. LYNCH, Smites the grim front of the rugged they are so fond, they could gain the completed. Save for the all-important * A woman may envy the beauty of another, HARTFORD, CONN. Pass. Traffic Mgr. Aaat. Gen. Pass. A Tkt. Agh rock, and spits the briny spray. ” most dangerous pinnacles and ledges cone, the head of a Zulu bride is close­ but she never forgives It. CINCINNATI. O. of rock that overhung the sea. In such

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Che Independent. From Our Correspondent From Our Correspondent. From Our Correspondent. Miss Fannie Forris Is visiting friends If. M. High was in Detroit Thurs ­ David McLaughlin rides a uew hike. QBOROB & OORBIT, Proprietor day. In Owosso. Ed. Baldwin, Jr., spent Sunday in Mrs. A. E. Dills visited Greenville L. I). Cooley, of Battle Creek, spent THE St. Johns. friends last week. a few days In Ovid recently. C. Gruler transacted business in St. S. W. Norris lias been repairing and Miss Alma Keys is at the home of Johns Tuesday. Clinton Co. Savings Bank painting his barn. her sister, Mrs. C. E Jackson. Wm. Love, of Portland, was in this The wheat fields around here do not Mesdames H. T. Harris and E Ful­ ST.JOHNS, MICH. village Tuesday. Nichols-Shepard promise a large yield. ler were Owosso visitors Thursday. Alma Dutton, of St. Johns, was in Loren Dunlap made a business trip Rev. and Mrs. J. I. Towner, of Read­ town Wednesday. Pays 3 Per Cent. Interest on Deposits. to Bancroft recently. ing, are guests at the home of Frank King, Snelling & Gruler have a new Bert Hodges, of Owosso, visited Conant. awning for their store. Olive friends recently. Mrs. C. H. Hankins, of Grass Valley, LOANS MONEY ON APPROVED BONDS AND Col., Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. James Long, Jr., was in St.Johns Separator Miss Eftic Hyde, of Lansing, visited REAL ESTATE SECURITY. Kingsley. the fore part of the week. her parents Sunday, May 7th. Prof. Lynn, of St. Johns, was in The essential points in s Separator are capacity, thoroughness of Charles Wilcox and family have re­ Gurfield Hunter made the trip to Fowler one day last week. separation,' and simplicity and durability of construction. On each of OFFICERS: turned home from Klondike. Ann "Arbor and Ypsilanti on his wheel last week. R. A. Ilaughton and wife, of Corun ­ these points the Nichols-Shepard Separator has great advantage over all A. J. Baldwin , Pre*. P. E.WAtawoHTH.Tree. Nearly everybody around here has na, spent Sunday with J. C Haynes. O. Pennell , V-Prev K. C. Dbxtkr , Asst .Tree. been afflicted with sore throats. Mrs. Frank Hoyt and Miss Ada other threshing machines. Any one of the nine sizes will Hoyt, of Mason, were at Chas. Eaton ’s Charles Clark, division fright agent thresh more and save more grain than the corresponding Mrs. Frank Scott will entertain the over Sunday. of the I). & M. was in town Monday. U. M. society Thursday, June 8, 1899. size of any other separator. The Nichols-Shepard A new clerk at A. S. Jorae ’s—very W. II. Snelling and Jess. Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Dawson, of the capital young and very small—but they think drove to St. Johns Monday afternoon. Separator is as strongly, sim­ city, visited at Henry Rohrer ’s May 7. he will fill the bill. Recollect the dance at Firemen ’s ply, yet perfectly made as a THE LOCAL MARKETS. Mrs. S. 8. Reynolds will entertain H. Cuddeback, living near Lafngs- Hall, May 26, by the band boys. All separator can be. The the Baptist society Thursday, May 25, burg, lias sold his farm to Wm. Roher- Invited. Ht. Johns , Mich.. May 18.1800. 1889. work of separation is Johns elevators open at 7 a. m and bacher of that village. Stephen M. Parr, of Maple Rapids, close at S p. m. Miss Grace Norris, of Lansing, is Mr. Knickerbocker, of Ithaca, has was in Fowler on business the first of 1 done without the aid The following are the prices paid In cash visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. the week. of pickers, raddles, forks, for produce In this market: W. Norris. recently moved his family here, and Wheat, white. No. I...... $ 88 they occupy the Mosher brick. Miss May Stanton, who has been or other complicated parts Wheat, red, No. 2...... 00 Mrs. Ella Brinkerlioff h»r. had her Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kellogg, of Ban ­ working in Ionia, has returned to her Oats...... 27 house painted, which udds much to croft, were guests at the home of their home in Fowler. that in other machines cause Clover Seed...... 3 2A25 (ft 3 SO the looks of the same. A bike ...... s3 76 (ft 4 90 daughter, M rs. C. L. Stone, last week. Miss Abbie C. Brown, of Hubbards- ' continual bother and expense Hay, new ...... 59 oo00 (ft 7 00 Several farmers around here are E. M. Plunkett attended the stat** ton, wan a guest of Miss Agnes Sage Beans ...... 1 00 (ft 1 05 by breaking or wearing out. Barley...... 86 ready to plant corn, but they will need superintendents ’ meeting at Lansing, one day last week. Hye...... 82 to blanket it if this weather continues. Friday, and reports more than the - Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Koons, of Green- Write for large free catalogue Potatoes ...... 85 ® 40 The ice cream social at DeWitt, usual number In attendance. that pictures and explains every Butter...... 11 to 12 Jason E. Hammond, S. S., lias in ­ bush, spent Sunday with their son. E. 11 to 12 Thursday, May 11th, was well patron ­ S. Koons and family. part of the Nichols-Shepard Sepa­ KBs-: -’4 ized. $7.00 wortli of ice cream was vited Supt. Plunket to be one of the rator and the Nichols-Shepard Corn, ear...-...... 18 to 2" sold. instructors in a ten days’ institute to Advertised letters in Fowler past- Lard ...... (ft 7 be held in Midland the coming vaca­ office : Claud Lydle, Frank L. Smith. Hides...... -...... 7 Of, All patrons interested in hinder C. D. Coffice, Mr. Friedria Luckboll- TRACTION ENGINE. Pelts...... f>0 (ft 1 .10 twine are requested to be present at tion. Beef, live...... 3 90 4 00 The L. A. S. tea at Mrs. Griswold ’s man, Messrs. Bliss & Co. Beef, dressed...... ft 8050 « 50 the next Grange meeting in DeWitt, last Wednesday evening was well at­ Wm. Henderson, of Chicago, former­ Pork, live...... -...... 3 Si * May 27th. Pork, dressed...... 4 00 (ft 4 50 tended, notwithstanding the rain. ly of this village, is now visiting here, Nichols & Shepard Co., Veal calf, live ...... 4 00 ft 00 Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rohrer and The receipts amounted to something fie will also visit his daughter in Sag­ Veal calf, dressed...... to 7 00 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rohrer attended over $19. inaw before returning home. Fowls andchickens, live...... 7 to 7)4 tlie golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Battle Creek, Mich. Fowls and chickens, dressed... tt to 10 Wilson Gilbert and Jas. Valentine The new National Telephone Co. Ducks, live...... - 6 Keebles, of Watertown, last Monday, went to Argentine Saturday. Mon­ have their poles all set and are now ••••••••••••••on* aaai—MsiasaaassaM Ducks, dressed...... -...... - 8 May 15, 1899. day they were joined by S. \. Hath ­ '•cesc, live -...... -...... « doing the wireing. We understand Oeese, dressed...... 8 The third and fourth degrees were away, T. Marvin and S. Southworth. that the new line will be complete the Turkeys, live...... - to 8 conferred upon a classof sixat DeWitt These gentlemen expect to spend the latter part of the present week. Turkeys, dressed...... 10 Grange, Saturday evening, May 13, ’99. week angling for the finny tribe. Wood, dry hard...... 1 75 @ 2 00 Our village was saddened last Thurs ­ Wood, soft...... 100 DeWitt Grange has had a regular About twenty-five Woodman came day afternoon by the death of Miss Wool —Fine unwashed...... 11 13 meeting every two weeks this year and over from Owosso last Thursday even ­ Katie Martin, an estimable young “ washed...... 17 13 has done initiatory work at every ing to receive fifteen new members Medium unwashed, ... 1« Sra> 17 lady of this town. She had been a Let The •• washed,...... 22 to 23 meeting but one. into the order here. The visitors per ­ great sufferer during the last six formed their 7 part of the ceremonies months, and deatli came as a relief. EUREKA. in a very creditable manner. W. H. Funeral was held at the Catholic Hart prepared the banquet and a very From Our Correspondent. enjoyable evening was reported. church Monday afternoon and was S. D. Grove, of Pewamo, spent Fri­ largely attended. SUMMER SUN The state association of the Con- day night with Chas. Turner. gregatlonalists met at Alpena this The Noble Outcast,” the rending Clinton County, Roy Turner and Dale Finch, of St. week. The first meeting was Tues­ of which our people have been in keen Johns, were at home Sunday. day evening, and they continued anticipation the past month, was giv­ throughout Wednesday add Thursday. en last Friday night at the M. E. Mr. and Mrs. Benton Stevens spent church, and not only was every one ’s Shine On. NORTH OLIVE. Sunday with friends In Essex. Dr. Martin and II. M. High attended, and the latter named gentleman read expectations fully met, but far sur­ Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sherman, of St. passed, and all present expressed them ­ From Our Correspondent. a very interesting paper before the Johns, spent Sunday at J. E. Kirby ’s. association. selves as surprised and gratified at the Mrs. Huntoon, who has been very Miss Edyth Finch, of St. Johns, was artistic merit with which the play was OU enn ’t stop it. But you can be comfortable, nevertheless. sick, is somewhat better. Frank Patrick and Miss Ella Lake There ’s no use suffering from the sweltering heat of ‘'dog days” the guest of Miss Jennie Turner over were married at the pleasant farm given by our local young folks. The when u little caieful preparation will reduce discomfort to a Mrs. Watson Benton visited at Mark Sunday. residence of the bride ’s parents, Wed­ church was arranged as nearly perfect minimum. Tb*re ’s the kitchen. Every housewife of experience Gage's one day last week. Misses Josie, Neita and Goldie Car­ nesday evening, at 8 o ’clock. Rev. as possible for the production, and the knows the terrors of u hot kitchen in summer—the big cook stove Mr. and Mrs. Warren Pitt, of Morris, ter, of St. Johns, were callers in Eur­ P. J. Maveety performing the cere­ program was carried out without a that “heats the whole house. ” Stow it away. Put in a visited at Peter Moinet ’s two days eka Sunday. mony, the immediate relatives being litch. Fowler band was present to f last week. Mrs. L. A. Jeffries visited her sister, present. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick will discourse music between acts and their Friday evening. May 19, the Ep- Mrs. C. E VanSickle, in St. Johns, go to house keeping on a farm nearby, selections were greatly enjoyed by the Gasoline Stove, wortli League will give an ice cream over Sunday. where they will be pleased to receive large number present. By special re­ social at the home of Frank Parks. their friends. quest of the people the play was re­ Miss Sarah Owen, of Owosso, was Grand Rally day at Grace M. E. peated on Saturday evening, and was the guest of her cousin. May Tracy, attended with equal interest. A nice Gas Range or Hot Plate. BENGAL. Sunday, May 7. church last Sunday, was all that could be desired. The morning dawned sum was realized, which will go for the You can turn the fire off when you ’re through cooking, and the FIRE From Our Correspondent. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Case and little bright and pleasant with all nature benefit of Fowler ’s public schools. COOKS, INSTEAD OF HEATING THE HOU8E. Mrs. Tyler Hill was very sick last daughter, of Maple Rapids, spent Sun ­ clothed in a garb of beauty. Rev. A. MAPLE RAPIDS. day at A. Stevens ’. week, but is much better at present. T. Furguson. of Manistee, a former For out-doors we’ve everything to make the lawn and garden fresh All members of the Grange who Miss Lena Dunning, of Maple Rap ­ pastor here, delivered the address in From Our Correspondent. ids, will spend the week with Mr. and the morning, after which it was an ­ N. B. Fulton is very sick at this f and attractive. wish to purchase binder twine, are re- qnes ted to be present at the next Mrs. Benton Stevens. nounced that subscriptions toward writing. We’re the Summer Supply House; meeting, May 27. John Couter and son Bert are build ­ the indebtedness of the church would C. Smith, of Remus, is visiting his and here's u list of a few of the things we keep that ’ll help to make your Prudence Owen and wife will start ing a barn for W. B. Tripp one and he received. In a very short time over nephew. J. W. Smith. summer os pleasant as it ought to be. They ’re all guaranteed. for Toledo, Ohio, Tuesday, where they a half miles south of town. $3,400 had been subscribed, which was A large audience attended the GASOLINE STOVES, GARDEN HOSE, LAWN MOWERS, POUL­ will visit their son. John, for a few Mrs. Belle and Mary Wherry, of more than the required amount. P. Masonic concert last evening. TRY NETTING, GARDEN TOOLS, SCRENES. days. Then Mr. Owen will return J. Maveety, P. E., also a former pas ­ Ithaca, were guests of their cousins. tor, addressed a large audience in the Mrs. Joe Reed, of Ovid, visited her home and liis wife will go to New York Mr. and Mrs. C. Botsford, Sunday and sister, Mrs. Fuller, last week. —You will state, where she will visit their other evening. The society have every rea­ need them Monday. son to feel proud of its beautiful church Miss Maidie and friends. Miss New­ now dlrect- son, Chester, before returning. Mrs. Clara Couter was given a birth ­ Myers_ Spray_ _ Pumps_ Iv, nnd the which is now free from debt. ton and Miss Chause were in town Myrea Is constructed entirely of brass, a material that Is not effected by the pois ­ day surprise party at her home in this The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank over Sunday. onous arsenltes used In different formulas for spraying trult trees, vines and DEWITT village Monday evening, May 8th. Conant was the scene of another wed­ shrubbery. It Is so arranged that the labor of pumping Is all done on the down ­ Only relatives were present. J. T. Rice was found dead in bed ward stroke of the piston and nothing on the up. The effect of this opperatlon ding Wednesday evening. The con ­ Sunday morning, result of heart dis­ while pumping Is to hold the pump down. The foot rest steadies the pump, bold ­ From Our Correspondent. Robert Teare, is building a neat and tracting parties were H irry Lewis ease. He was a resident of Fulton for ing It In proper position. convenient house on his farm, one and Miss Matie Conant. The bride It Is provided with a large air chamber, and has ball valves: the pressure is Curt. Preston has a new wheel. fifteen years. helduniformly In the air chainl»er and on the hose, so that the noitle throws a mile southeast of this place. Daniel has always lived in this vicinity and Mrs. Daisy Mathews, of Ithaca. Continuous spray, and Is not affected by the movements ot the plunger. The op ­ George Gross Sundayed in town. Turner and son Charles are doing the lias been openftor for the Michigan erator Is enabled' to keep a constant pressure on the nestle of from 50 to 100 Miss Carrie Hale spent Saturday in work. Telephone company for several years, Wis.. is visiting her parent, Jonas pounds with vet y ° rdinary exertion. Will throw a si ream AO feet, nnd Isofun- Bath Williams, who is building a residence usual value for washing windows, buggies, and extinguishing fires, sprinkling The M. W. of A. initiated ten new and her pleasing, courteous manner on the site of the old M. E. church. lawns, flowers, etc. For spraying Is arranged so as to discharge a fine Jet In the Alphonso Smalley rides in a new members into the mysteries of Wood­ has won her many friends. Mr. Lewis bottom of the bucket, to keep the solution thorough! v mixed nnd agitated, a fea­ carriage. craft last Friday evening, after which a young man of exemplary habits and EAGLE. ture peculiar to this pump only, and a very necessary feature to a spray pump. has a wide circle or friends. The J. D. Duncan is visiting Dr. F. H. they served supper at Dennis ’ hall to From Our Correspondent. Ellis and family. visiting neighbors from Maple Rapids. wedding ceremony was performed by St. Johns, Bannister, Middleton and Rev. J. I. Towner, brother-in-law of Miss Mary Annis, from Leslie, Sun ­ Mrs. C. L. Pearce is suffering with the bride, in the presence of the fam­ dayed at Mr. and Mrs. R. W. David’s. Champion Binders catarrhal sore throat. Perrington. Fine time. A Union Sunday School Teachers ’ ily. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis left Wednes ­ Mrs. Mlnkley. from Mason, is visit­ Several farmers in this locality meeting was organized at the United day evening for a short visit with rel­ ing at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Jeni- planted corn last week. Brethren church last Friday evening. atives. On their return they will re­ son. p and Mowers Joel Davison and wife will visit in The next meeting will be held at that side on Front street witli their par ­ The L. A. S. will meet with Mrs. Branch county this week. church Friday evening. May 19. Let ents. May all the happiness the time Almira Dravanstadt Friday afternoon, ~ We take great pleasure when taking binders to refer to the large number A. Rouse and Win. White were home all who are interested be present and and season afford be theirs. May 19th. A cordial invitation is of farmers who are using the Champio n. Go ask them what they think of over Sunday from Linden. help make It a success. Beach W. Cook returned to his home extended to all. f it. Ask them how it compares with OTHER BINDERS they have used. Monday after a prolonged absence. John H. l’atten, from Detroit, is Their replies will sell the machines. With one accord thpy have nothing Mrs. Abbie E. Dills has returned RILEY. He enlisted at Sauft Ste Marie in July but words of praise for tlie work done by Champion Machinery last sum­ from her visit at Greenville. and was assigned to Troop M. 8th Cav- here looking after liis interests, and" mer. If there is anything in the hardware or supply line you want —get Samuel Tucker shipped a car load of From Our Correspondent. clry, regulars, at Ft. Meade, S. I). visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. W. David and our prices first. sheep to Buffalo last week. Theodore Martin visited ills new After a stay of six weeks there they his son, Frank Patten. Mrs. Alta Brink lias recovered from barn Tuesday. started for the south; remained in Lucinda Cardinal is in St. Johns a severe attack of tonsilitis. Jas. A. Keeney spent Sunday at his Alabama until November, when they this week looking after her interests Among the clauses in our warranty given home in St. Johns. left for Cuba in the transport Mani ­ there and visiting her many friends, with the CHAMPION, we incorporate the fol­ Dr. F. H. Ellis made a business trip toba. Theirs were the first American that being her home for several years. to Lansing the first of this week. George S. Haynes spent last week in troop to land on Cuban soil, after the G. It. Malone, of Lansing, will oc­ lowing: Mark Pennell went to Buffalo, N. Y., Isabella county looking for a farm. signing of the peace protocol, and the cupy the pulpit of the M. E. church This machine is warranted to be well made, of good material, and with a car load of sheep last week. Henry Boss and wife, of Water- first American soldiers In the province next Sunday, May 21, both morning durable with proper care. The eccentric wheel on the CHAMPION Binde r Eddy Gunnison returned home from town, visited at S. H. Williams’ Sun ­ of Puerto Principe. After landing and evening, in the interest of tlie is warranted to give a gain of 16X per cent, in power for binding. THE Lansing last week, sick with rheuma ­ day. they camped seven days, after which local W. C. T. U. of this place. FORCE FEED ELEVATOR ON THE CHAMPION BINDER IS tism. Mrs. J. D. Holmes, of Ovid, spent they made an overland march of 80 WARRANTED TO WASTE LESS GRAIN THAN THE ELEVA­ Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. R. W. David went to St. Johns TOR ON'ANY OTHER BINDER. The master wheels on the CHAM­ VictorClavey is building a storeroom Weller. miles to the city of Puerto Principe. Monday last, to meet Mr. Ford, from They made their own roads, losing PION Draw Cut Mower are warranted not to lift from the ground when and tin shop south of his hardware Dogs did serious damage to the Birmingham, after which they tran ­ the cutter bar meet* an obstruction. The cotter bar on the Champion store. sheep of Charles Rosson the other fifteen horses because of the excessive sacted legal business. Mr. David re­ heat. It took five days to make the turning on the afternoon train. Draw Cut Mower is warranted to be adjustable so that the outer end may Mark Norris has been visiting Ray night. march. In February and March the be brought forward to keep the cutter bar in line with the pitman, and the and Loy Simmons, at Bancroft, for a Almost all farmers are shearing WEW. sections may be kept always properly centered in the guards. few days. their sheep unwashed this year, ana deatli rate became very serious, and the sheep don ’t object. only a few weeks ago the sickness in From Our Correspondent. Miss Nellie Evans, of Oral, has been the regiment was terrible, over one- We have just unloaded several visiting at J. W. Gunnison's for the Chas. Bauerly spent a week In Lan ­ half of the entire number being in the Cliff Knapp, of St. Johns, spent Sun ­ past week. sing visiting friends. He is now in day at the home of his uncle, P. H. tons of binding twine. —It’s his shop again ready for business. hospital or sick in quarters. Mr. Cook Wilkins. Binder Twine the Plymouth, und a high Charles Treadwell has purchased a was discharged by special order from grade twine that will meet all requirements. new compound traction engine of the The Royal Neighbors Invite all their the war department, through the In ­ Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Fitz and son. Russell & Co. ’s make. friends to a fish pond social at Wood­ fluence of friends, in April, but was Stanley, of Lansing, spent Friday ana man ’s hall, May 24th. Supper 10c. a Saturday with friends here. Many of our people attended the couple; fish 5c. each. compelled to wait until May 2, before Epworth League meeting at Bath on HAll panies are cautioned against leaving for New York. He says the Messrs. Charles and Ira Stiff, of Saturday of last week. interfering with any plants or flowers heat in Cuba in intense, thethermom Burton, were guests of Charlie and The Sunday school convention was in the North Riley cemetery. Those eter registering 140 in the shade at Edna Wilkins Friday and Saturday. attended at Gunnisonvllle on Sunday grounds now belong to the township noon, when he left. Much more could Several people from this vicinity at­ last by people from this place. and offenders will be prosecuted. be said but space forbids. tended the Epworth League Rally at Bath Saturday afternoon and evening. Mr. and Mrs. Cash Tucker attended Brave Men Fnll Millions Given Away. the wedding of Mrs. T.’s cousin at Dl- It is certainly gratifying to the pub ­ A very large crowd attended the tnondale, on Wednesday of last week Victims to stomach, liver and kidney dancing party at E. M. Chadwick ’s Old Stand, West Walker Street. St. Jobns, Mich. troubles as well as women, and all feel lic to know of one concern in the land Friday night. Forty-six numbers were Rev. H. B. Bard will preach at Ma­ the results in loss of appetite, poisous who are not afraid to be generous to sold. sonic nail Sunday at 3 p. m. The G in the blood, backache, nervousness, the needy and suffering. The proprie ­ A. R. and W. R. C. arc Invited to headache and tired, listless, run-down tors of Dr. King ’s New Discovery for William Harley Black, aged 36years, attend in a body. * feeling. Hut there's no need to feel Consumption, Goughs and Colds, nave son of Mr. and- Mrs. Mathew Black, $2,000 FOR A WOMAN’S FACE died Monday morning at the home or w ”------We propose spending above sum In presents to advertise oar Maga­ Mr. and Mrs. Ilcnrv Lorenz will like that. Listen to J. W. Gardner, given away over ten million trial bot ­ zine. Ijook sharply at the moon to-night and you will sse this picture attend the fiftieth weading anniver ­ Idaville, Ind. lie says: “ Electric tles of this great medicine; and have his parents, of consumption, after a it an exactict reproduction. Can you find a Woman ’s Face In It f If Bitten are just the thing for a man the satisfaction of knowing it has abso ­ long and painful illness. The funeral so, mark; It oat and send it to as. If correct, you wtU receive BlOO sary of Mrs. L.’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. lutely cured thousands of hopeless cases. was held Tuesday afternoon at the In money. If more than one tends correct reply we will divide the Keebles. near Grand Ledge, this week when be is all run down, and don't amount equally. The balance of the advertising appropriation care whether he lives or dies. It did Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all Wllsey church, Rev. Buell officiating. (•1,900) will be divided In lemer prises in value of 92.00 to MS.OO. more to give me new strength and go diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs so that each one will receive ax presentN Everyone must enclose___ If you have a throat irritation, weak appetite than anything I could take, are surely cured by it. Call on Fildew * “ Give me a liver regulator and I can 199 cents with answer for subscription to our “Megasine, * which’hleh will lungs,pain in the chest, difficult breath ­ Miliman, Druggists, and get a free trial | be refunded If dlamtMAed. This la no chance scheme. AjAt ievery ing. croup or hoarseness, let us suggest lean now eat anything and have a new regulate the world,” said a genius. •ending will receive a pr esent. We now have 199,99* lease on life.” Only 50cents, at Fildew bottle. Regular size 60c and $1. Every The druggist handed him a bottle of I readers secured by honesty, liberality and novel adlyertialng One Minute Cough Cure. Always re­ Every bottle guaranteed, or price re­ DeWitt’sLittle Early Risers, the fam­ I Presents aent Immediately Address, liable and safe. C. E. Van Sicbt r. & Millman ’s Drug Btore. Every bottle guaranteed. funded. ous little pills. C. E. Van Sicklje . HOUSEHOLD JOURNAL PUB. CO.. Ninth Str«9t, Ph.ladelphie , Pa.