The Clinton Independent. VOL XXXm-NO 26. ST. JOHNS, MICH., THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1899. WHOLE NO-1693
BREVITIES. BUSINESS LOCALS. OFFICIAL CANVASSERS NEW FIRM. Bui Iiicm Chang*. JAY WILLIAMS IN MANILA Having disposed of my interest in A. J. Murray, of Hath, Is seriously Father ami Son Unite Their Effort* for ill. For Clinton County Have Completed Their the elevator business under the firm Work. Mueee** In a Manufacturing Hualneaa. name of Sprague & Squair, I have I>on ’t fail to hear Rev. Martin on The board of county canvassers ft r An Interesting Letter From a Carl D. Shaw, late salesman in the leased the room next north of Judd's IT. S. Grant. Of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew this county met at the Court House drug Store of (’. R. VahSickle, a young merchant tailoring establishment, Mrs. Conrad Cook, of Westphalia, in St. Johns, April 15 and 10. last Tuesday, and through some ir St Johns Boy. man commanding the respect and best east side lower block, Clinton avenue, is visiting in Lansing. regular or incomplete returns from wishes of all who know him. lias pur where I will buy and sell ground and Remember Rev. I). I). Martin at some of the townships did not finish chased the undivided one-half interest coarse Feed of all kinds, Beans and all M. E. church April 18. their work until last evening, too late NOW SEEING ACTIVE SERVICE with his father in *tlie planing mill kinds of seeds; Bran by the ton or less. FIRST .MEETING OK TIIK KIN1> HELD AGAINST THE KILIKINOS. just north of the railroad on the state Use Horse Shoe brand of fertilizer OUTSIDE THE CITIES. to publish the official canvass this Will contract for Hay. Straw, Wood, for sugar beets, sold by John Hicks. week, but below we give the totals on road, where they will be prepared to etc. See me before you buy or sell. Ovid has a new band of twenty each nominee: He •• Assimilate* " One Murderous Ene furnish dressed and matched lumber, F. Squair . The Public Invltetl to Attend All the Meet Justice of the Supreme Court — my to Save Ilia Own Life. sash, doors, blinds and all materials pieces, known as the Ovid Cornet Grant ...... 21.726 799 log* In St. .lohn’n Church. Commenc for the construction and completion of Spenal Design* In Klbhona. Band. Hark worth...... 1,927 buildings, outside and in. If you con The kind that you want to he par Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Farrier, ing at 1 p. m. Saturday —Aide Clark...... ---- 114 We have been permitted to publish Harris...... the following letter addressed to Ed. template building see them. ticular about. If you want refined, of Ellendale, X. D., April 4th, a six- Speaker* Will he Frencnt. Kastman ...... %>•> stylish and novel patterns in fancies, pound girl. Regents — and Arthur Wilson, clothiers and fur Stage Note*. Sutton ...... 2.705 —807 nishers, in this village: highest qualities in plain goods —we Harry Coleman has been confirmed As we have before stated, the un LeGendre ...... 1,898 Manila , P. I., Feb. 25, 1898. The first minstrel show that has have just this sort of ribbons. Goodrich ...... 116 by the senate as a trustee of the Pon Dear Friends —Received your brief come to Madison this year appeared ;it John H icks . tiring efforts of C. S. Scofield have been Hitfrion ...... 74 the Fuller last night, when Gorton ’s tiac asylum. successful In having the next state Henke...... 20 hut very welcome notes yesterday, and Don ’t miss seeing the titles of books Dean ...... 2.705 —811 was pleased to learn that you had not minstrels made their initial l>ow to Huy Your meeting of the Brotherhood of St. Parkhill ...... 1,894 this city. Gorton has a good, dean represented in pantomime at the Jun |{ atuli...... 118 forgotten me, and are well. We ar Carpets, Mattings, Rugs. Linoleums, ior social. April 14. Andrew held in St. Johns, and the cox ...... :...... 75 rived here the 21st of last November, show, not spectacular In form, but Oilcloths. Art squares, Lace Curtains, Michigan wool is now steady in the dates for the same will occur on Satur Richer...... • k) and l assure you our path has not been made up of really clever and amusing Poles and trimmings strewn with roses any of the time. specialties, new songs and music, and at Noble Burnett 's. Boston market at 21c for X. an ad day and Sunday of tills week. Stone ...... 2.034—1,828 good dancing. The musical “turn ”of vance of a cent within a month. Daboll ...... 206 I suppose you have heard somewhat All the meeetings will be held in St. Commissioner ef Seh«*>l*— of the doings of the Filipinos. We Gorton and Sparks, the exceedingly Now Firm at the Old Stand. Mrs. F. F. Murdock, who was seized John’s church, beginning at 1 o ’clock Winston ...... *».Tia—7U1 funny athletic freaks of Mullen and The undersigned having purchased with peritonitis, in a severe form, the are having a rather hot time at pres p. m. Saturday, to which the public Amendments -- ent, with no indications of a let up at Vonaers. and the dancing and mono the business of the old firms in the latter part of last week, is some what Circuit Courts, Yea...... 961 all. On the 4th of last February, at logue of Hank Goodman were perhaps planing mill north of the railroad on better. are invited. People may enter and Circuit Courts. No ...... 2,709-1918 the best sketches in the show. The Printing Office, Yes...... 857 1:35 a.m., we were aroused from our the State road, St. Johns, are now pre Don ’t forget the great sale of 10 doz. depart at suitable times without dis Printing OBoe. No ...... 8,787-1910 peaceful slumbers by a call to arms, contortions of the former when the pared to furnish all materials for unlaundried 50 cent shirts for 35 cents turbing the meetings, as they may tind Judicial Department. Yes...... 762 and accordingly fell out. We had had Irishman starts in to have a Chinese dwellings, stores, school-houses church at Chapman’s new store next Saturday Judicial Department, No ...... 2,028-1986 funeral are side-splitting and button it necessary to do. Highways and Bridges, Yes...... 1,178 orders to have our blankets, shelter es, etc., on short notice, and at live evening. Highways and Bridges, No ...... 2,499 I:tl2 half and poncho rolled, 100 rounds of bursting to the spectators. Hank and let live prices. Come and see us A marriage license vrtis issued at If is expected that something like extra ammunition (we having already Goodman gave a pyrotechnical oration before placing your orders. Lansing Friday to Clark VanBurger, half a hundred Brotherhood men, one hundred rounds In our belts), three on what was probably the Cubano-Fil- I). M. Shaw & Son . of Lansing, and Miss Maggie Swen- (principally young men) from out of THE RESULTS days ’ rations in our haversacks, full ipino situation, in its relation toother dler, of Olive. town, will be in attendance, among canteens and rifles, weight seventy- situations which Hank did not clearly Nice line of Fancy Silks for waists, In the Oratorical Contest at the High understand, hut which were diverting The trains on tlie D. & M. which, whom we expect Mr. Hull and Mr. two pounds. and black Crepons for skirts during the winter months run be School Kuuui I.ast Evening. Upon turning out we were formed enough to bring down the house. De- at Noble Burnett ’s. Allison. The oratorical contest at the high In a company, roll called and marched Witt Cooke gave a very graceful exhi tween Detroit and Grand Rapids, now bition with Indian clubs and the El Our Tailor-Made-Salts run to Grand Haven. The following is the program govern school room last evening was well at away, we at that time not knowing ing the annual meeting, scheduled on tended. The following seven points whither we were bound, but learned liot brothers made a decided hit in Are faultless in style and workman Geo. H. Chapman, at the new up local time: were given for the consideration of later for the water works, about nine dancing and singing. The show was ship. materials are excellent, right town store is offering a desirable SATURDAY. APRIL 15. the judges: Pronunciation, enunci miles distant, which the Insurgents very well enjoyed, especially in the weights for spring, and our prices can line of goods at prices greatly reduced 1:00 p. m.—Opening Service and Address of ation, expression, gesture, comprehen had captured and therefore cut off our second part, and merits success. The not fail to find favor. John H icks . for Saturday evening of tlds week. Welcome. sion, self possession, and memory. The water supply. troupe, which is composed of a fine Thos. Price, of Matherton, convicted 1:15 p. m.—Business Session, etc.- looking set of men, give a daily public Lot with small house and barn for 1 ::t() p. m.—Address on the Fundamentals following are the number of points After marching about three miles, sale or exchange for larger house and of rape upon his own daughter, lias of the Brotherhood gained by the contestants : to the outskirts of the city, we were parade and concert. —Madison (Wls.) been sentenced to seven years and six 2:00 p. m.—General Conference —Subjects: ordered in the line of skirmishers and Democrat. lot In St. Johns. II. V. H ostetler . “Work and Methods." "Asa Chanter. "As M. Daisy Osgood ...... 298 Coming. April 21. months at Ionia house of correction. an Individual," "Visiting, ”"Hotels." "Print Florence Perkins, ...... 276 to advance. It Isa fine country, but New Beauties In Silk*. The Junior class of the high school ers' Ink.” "Boys." "Chapter Officers," " Hos Oliver Merrill,...... 262 as it is nearly ail laid off in rice fields, All the new stripes and plaids pitals.” “ Jails’." " Bible Classes." “Self De George Marvin, ...... 255 and subject to irrigation, it is hard Ufnuwu to Wetl. will give a warm sugar social and nial Week," "The Next Convention. ” The gold prize was awarded to M. Dato. Name. Agre at John H icks ’. dance, at the Library rooms, Friday il:00 p. in. Supper. Daisy Osgood, and the silver to Flor walking. First you are in mud to evening, April 14. Admission, 15cents. 7.■:*) p. m.—Public Meeting - Subject: “Chris ence Perkins. your knees, next going through a cane- April0 -Albert M. Mot/. Dallas...... 2* Fine Tailor-made Suits, Skirts tian Manhood. ” brake. After we had advanced about Catharine Thelen, Lyons, ...... :8> Jackets and Capes Frrnk Squair lies disposed of his in 9::i0 p. m.—Preparation for the Holy Com April" John Simon, Westphalia,...... 21 terest in the elevator business with munion. BREVITIES. six miles we were fired upon by the Anna Goedert, Hudson...... 17 at Noble Burnett ’s. Mr. Sprague, and opened a general SUNDAY, APRIL 16. insurgents from behind intrenchments April 7 —John Simon, Westphalia...... 21 I'li.ito* of Ruble* feed and produce business opposite 7:00 a. m.—Corporate Celebration of the but doing no damage whatever. We MarySmlth, Dallas...... 22 Under two years of age. half price, on The Steel. Holy Communion. Eagle village wants a shoemaker and kept advancing, and finally they re April 8- Wm. J. Stadel. Bath...... 29 I0::m a. m.—Morning Service; sermon by a barber. Margaret 8 . Evans, Bath, 22 Wednesdays, at H amilton ’s. Dr. Ottman, who has furnished so Rev. John N. McCormick, rectorof St. Marks, treated in great disorder and we occu Grand Rapids. Rev. R. D. Stearns ’ new number is pied the waterworks until we were re April 10 August Fricke. Bingham.. 29 Our Ore** Skirt* much relief to suffering humanity 2::M) p. oi. —Bible Class. 610 smith 30tiHt,Omaho, Nebraska. lieved by the Oregon volunteers next Slue llund, Olive...... 21 hereabouts, will be at the Steel hotel. 3:80 p. m. “ Question Box —Reversed." April 11-Wilbur Smith. DeWitt. 22 Are of the new and popular cut, and Thursday, April 20th, where he may 7 :80 n. m.—Evening Service. Addresses on A. A. Chick, the grocer, is confined morning. Mattie Tyler, Bath ...... 25 have the proper "hang” to them. be consulted free of charge. “The Power and Use of Prayer." to ills home with a severe attack of The 22nd we were called out at 12:30 April 11 John H. Hebauf. Flint...... 26 ______John Hicks . 9:00 p. m.—Farewell Meeting. tonsilitis. a. m., hut did not get any further than Eva Knapp. Riley...... 24 Ovid Register Union: “Mr.and Mrs. It is hoped the opening service at 1 headquarters. The insurgents were A handsome assortment of fine Ed. Nesbitt have moved from the p. m. Saturday will he largely attend The seating capacity of the Lans trying to tire the city, but as our, Rev. Martin lectures at the M. E. Laces and Embroideries Retan house to the home of her moth ed to assist in giving the visiting ing schools is not sufficient to accomo forces had it under control they did church April 18. Admission 15 cents. at Noble Burnett ’s. er. Mrs. Bagiev. They expect to re brothers a hearty welcome. date the pupils. not need us. main in Ovid permanently. ” These meetings will prove interest A. J. Pullaw and family have moved The greatest assortment of sailors At 10:45 a. m. the 23d were ordered BUSINESS LOCALS and walking lints shown in St. Johns. In the Gratiot circuit court last ing to those who are spending their into their new home la the T. (’. out to the Santa Cruz district to search Dont purchase before seeing them. time and efforts in the advancement Beach house on Ottawa street, recent and burn all native huts (which are Linoleum* v eefc t he appeal in the case of Nelson Mrs. II. W. H olton . W. Jenks. of Ovid, in an assault and of the cause of Christ. ly vacated by C'. S. Scofield. made of bamboo, and have thatched Make good floor covering. We have battery case growing out of a conten Luncheon will he served at the rec Keep in mind the fact that Boucher roofs and burn like straw.) We were them in ti foot and 12 foot widths. The Pandora Corset will not break tion over an organ, was continued. tory at noon on Saturday. & Petsch are nojv in the upper block, tired upon by those d d monkeys from John H icks . down. They are on sale for $1.00 G. B. Porter, of the late jewelry firm It is hoped in maintaining the good wKsrside Clinton avenue, with a hand every imaginable hiding place, and the at Norle Burnett ’s. of Porter & Emmons, lias leased tin* name of St. Johns and her people, some line of spring millinery. scrapbegan in earnest. Tfyey shots Special prices on Towels and Table that the visiting Brotherhood will re boy by the name of Beaver, of Co. G, Damask at Norle Burnett ’s. Hlack Crape* south window in Lelund ’s grocery ceive such a cordial welcome that they Married, at the residence of the store, second door south of liis late officiating clergyman, Rev. Allen, in Twenty-third Infantry, through the Di**oliitioii Notice. 50c, $1.00. $1.50, $1.75. $2.25 a yard quarters, and will remain in St. Johns. will have occasion to hold ns in high st. Johns. Wednesday, April 12. 1896, heart, killing him instantly, and at John H icks ’. favor during the remainder of their wounded one of my comrades by the The firm of Porter & Emmons, doing Dr. McDonald, the successful special August Fricke, of Bingham, and Miss a jewelry business in St. Johns, Mich., days on earfli. Mea Hand;«»t < Hive. name of Barker, begetting shot in the Plow Shoes $1.25. Woodruff & Tromp ist. who has visited St. Johns monthly left wrist, left arm at the elbow, and has been dissolved by mutual consent. for some time past, will be at The A NEW BRICKYARD Charles Wildt died Wednesday also in the right thigh, shattering the G. Walter Emmons will continue the Millinery. steel hotel Thursday, April 20th. ex night of last week at his home in De- bone. We went after them properly, business at the old stand, and will Good goods, at low prices and quick amine you free and treat you at living Witt; aged 59 years. Deceased had pay and collect fill debts of the late sales is our motto. A New Industry to l>e Supplied liy Pulfrey and succeeded in killing 52 and taking price. been a resident of DeWitt for 19years. firm. St. Johns. April 4. 1899, Mrs, II. W. Holton , and roii< h. about 400 prisoners. Cos. M (mine) and Ex-Postmaster McCabe is represent Funeral Saturday at 1 o'clock. K, of the Twenty-third, being out to G. B. Pouter . Pulfrey & Pouch, the masons, con (J, Walter Emmons . Spring Ore»» ing F. F. Murdock in the sale of mar tractors and builders, will be ready in About twenty members of St. Johns gether. 52 Inch Broadcloths, Venetians and ble and monumental work on the Council, R. A >• M.t left here this I had one quite narrow escape front road. He believes his health will be about twoweeks, with new and im morning for Kalamazoo, where they The LaFaillette Corset Is a high Coverts, fine colorings in the new proved machinery, for the manufac being cut up by a Filipino. He was grade, perfect fitting, light weight and spring shades of tans, browns, blues, better by having more out door ex ture of brick, on land procured of the had been invited to confer toe Super- stretched on the ground on his back, etc. Splendid fabrics for Ladies ’ Tail ercise. Excellent degree upon a large class, with his arms and hands over his face, fully guaranteed, St. Johns Land company, just east of after which they will be banqueted in sold by Noiilk Burnett . or-made costumes. Prices from 75c a Mrs. H. L. Richmond, who lias been the Holton yard, where 1ms been found thus giving him the appearance of a yard up. John H icks . ill at her home in Greenbusli for some a large quantity of excellent clay for a royal manner. good Indian (sdead one.) As i went Carpet*. time, is convalescing under tlie care the manufacture of.brick. A recent private letter from Rev. tip to him (I doing so cautiously, as I Designs that are uew and stylish, Special bargains in white bed spreads of a trained nurse, Miss Orie E. Cor- Their new machine has a capacity Frederick Hall, states that it will be have learned somewhat of their meth many patterns to select from. Carpets at Noble Burnett ’s, hit. from the sanitarium at Battle of 20.000 a day, and will cut twelve in impossible for him to he present at ods), I saw about two or three inches of every grade at John H icks ’. Creek. stead of four brick at a time, and leave the State Brotherhood Meeting in of one of those murderous knives Plow Shoes $1.25. Woodruff & Tromp D. G. Darling, residing a little east them on a board, which will facilitate St. Johns. Saturday and. Sunday of sticking out from Ills side, and there Returned mid Re-Opened. of Jibe cemetery. St. Johns, desires the work very materially. this week. This causes regret among fore I gave him a kick, tnv no means After two years’ absence I have re Gay'*'Ru* and Dray Line. so me competent person to build 120 They have already purchased 200 his many firm friends here. gentle, to arouse him. lie grabbed turned to St. Johns for a permanent Having added to mygeueral draying rods of fence for Dim, lie furnishing cords of wood, and expect to have a We learn from a special correspond his knife and sprung at me. but I had residence; leased the Gibbs store, in business a safe and comn-rtable omni the posts, rails and wire. Apply to kiln ready to burn by the last of the ent that Dr. McGlfilctlddy, who has jumped back, and throwing my gun the upper block, east side, where may bus with which 1 make sure connection him at once in order to secure the job. month, which will require about two gained so much favor in so short a up t<» my shoulder I let him have it- be found at all times fresh Tropical with all trains. Calls made for one or Have you heard that a company of weeks to burn and to cool. time in his practice at Shepardsvllle, contents. He now lias no roof on ills and Domestic Fruits. Nuts. Confec two persons from same place for 25c. • spinsters, sometimes referred to as old This is an industry in our midst has recently returned from Canada upper story. A boy by tlie name of tionery, Tobaccos, Cigars, etc. Ban three or four. 50c. Orders left with maids, will assemble in convention which our people have long felt the with a fair young bride. May their Farmer, in our company, lias tlie anas at wholesale. Best of goods at me or at The Steel will receive prompt here the lirsi week in May? An at urgent neea of. and we trust Messrs wedded life be full of joy and good knife, but I lliink lie will let me have wholesale prices. Come and see me. and careful attention. tractive urogram is being prepared. Piufrey & Pouch will receive due con living. It. as 1 am entitled to it anyhow. C. DeRose , Richard Gay , Proprietor. No one who is interested in the uplift sideration and encouragement from We secured some Mauser and Rem The Italian Fruit Store. When the dark rain cloud settled ington rifles, and quite a numerous The Barred Plymouth Rock is the ing of womankind can afford to miss it. our people in purchasing from them over this section last Tuesday noon, Finn Embroideries, instead of from out of town yards. collection of knives. most popular fowl in America today. Grand Ledge Independent: “ Nathan the watchfulness of the superinten We are sleeping with our rolls We have them in narrow widths, My stock is from Hawkin ’s Celebrated Maloney, of Eagle, and Miss Zua De They will make good goods and sell dent of the water and electric light medium widths, and bouncing widths, Royal Blue Strain. Eggs for hatching witt, of this city, were married Thurs them at as low a price as such will plants, over the pleasures and com ready, three days' rations and fully warrant them in doing. clot lied, as we expect 1 o lie called out lieautiful styles for trimming waists, at reasonable prices, and guaranteed day evening at the residence of the forts of our people was again verified at any moment. Von will sec no underwear, etc. John H icks . from strictly nure bred fowls. bride ’s parents.-Mr. and Mrs. Jacob by turning on the electric current mention of what our regiment does in Adaress, I). S. French , N. Dewitt. by Rev. Wm. A. Elliott. LOSS ADJUSTED. that the consumer might have light the newspapers, as we are regulars and A nice line of muslin Underwear 23wl0 St. Johns, Mich. Only a few of the immediate friends in tiie place of darkness. Try him Cheap at Noble Burnett ’s. and relatives were present.” again on another dark day. the papers are run by volunteer offi Plow Shoes$1.25. Woodruff & Tromp Tin* Work of Repairing the Office of the St. cer}!. Chapman'* Hoot and Shoe Store. Rev. E. fiouck, of Williston, Vt„ John* Manufacturing Company I’ro Contracts for acres of sugar beets The climate here now is like your Repairing done on short, notice. has been transferred to the Michigan groaning. for the Alma factory have been signed July there, and next month it will be £«TATE BANK OF ST. JOHNS. conference, and assigned a pastorate at Stanton, and 150 acres were contract Men ’sshoes half-soled and sewed. 75c.; The losses by the partial burning of considerably warmer, as March and men ’s shoes half-soled, nailed or peg COMMERCIAL AND SAV ING8 it Shepardsvllle,GMntoncounty. Mrs. the office of the St. Johns Manufac ed for at Mt. Pleasant in a single day. April are summer months. We are all ged, 50c.; ladies ’and boys ’ shoes half- Bouck lias for several days been visit turing Company not long since, have In making contracts next year old healthy, and myself especially so. as I soled, 40c.; all other repairing in pro- CAPITAL. $50,98). ing at the home of her father. H- H. been adjusted as follows: $1,725 on customers will be given the prefer have not been on the sick report since jortlon. Best B. A. and oak-tanned Wilcox, in Portland, who hi recovering building and $l,fifiti.33 on stock. The ence. There is no danger of a farmer being here. The mistake foreigners slowly from his recent illness. eather used in all work. NET ASSETS OF STOCKHOLDERS, $900,000. work of repairing thebuilding is being getting left in any manner if lie at make in coming here Is in eating the Wm. Ryan . Married, at the Farmers’ Hotel, St. pushed forward, and it will not be tends to his beets properly, as they native products. They should stick to Johns. Tuesday afternoon. April 10. are always a sure crop, and the price t lie food they are used to, and break in Cedar I’oat*. P. K. PERRIN. President. long before the ortlce force will lie able O. W. HUNGER, Vice-President. 1809. Mr. Wilbur Smith, of Dewitt, to return to their old oAdial home is guaranteed before the farmer puts on the native diet gradually, the only Parties desiring Cedar Posts en and Miss Mattie Taylor, of Bath. Rev. from their temporary quarters In the the seed into the soil. Clinton county things that ore at all cheap being na quire of Geo. D. Smith or at J. S. Os J. W. FITZGERALD, Cashier W. F. Allen, pastor of the Baptist old elect rip light building on the west. fanners should give this subject care tive fruits. lalKir and tobacco. You good ’s elevator. church, said the words that made Owing to the necessity of putting in ful consideration. can get the best kind of cigars for five DIRECTORS: them husband and wife. The future extra oractog for the roof, the uppei cents (Mexican) or two and one-half The best 25 and 50c summer Corsets O. W. Mu tiger. Geo. F. Marvin, J.W. Fitzgerald home of the bride and groom will lie room will not be finished off as before. HI* Popularity Drought Him Vletory. cents our money; thirty cigarettes for will he found at Norle Burnett ’s. J. H. Corblt, J. H. Fedewa. Qeo. W. Em in Gunniftonvllle, t his county. Dr. H. J. Winnette, husband of Ora, mons, Jas. Richardson, P. K. Perrin, The statement that this company is the same. Repairing of Runt* and Shoe* Grand Ledge Republican: “Prof. issuing coupons, as under the old re oldest daughter of I he late B. F. Hbep- I send you two or three papers that John J. Kelser, O. E. Corbin, Theodore Townsend, of St. Johns, ard, formerly of Ovid, was elected are published here, also one of our Neatly executed by Wm. N. Wal Jesse Sullivan. has been chosen by the north side gime, is untrue. mayor of the city of Lincoln, Neb., dron, at Tom If. Waldron ’s grocery cartridges, a Mauser and a Remington. store and Clark A. Putt's boot and school board for superintendent of the Whk A Former St. John* Mina. last week iqion the Republican ticket I forgot to tell you that I am com .1 PerCent, Interest Paid on Time Deposit*. school next school year. Prof. Knisdv by a majority of 1.004 over a very good shoe store. A store where confidence Last Wednesday, April 6, 1899, oc pany tailor, and until this trouble dwells eternal. Vour Respectfully, having declined the position. Mr. curred the marriage of Miss Jennie and capable citizen and incumbent of came up I had a snap, for I did no rjPHE STATE SAVING* HANK, of Fowler. Townsend is an able and experienced lleplogle and Guv W. Cavcrly, both of that ortlce. Dr. Winnette is a man of other duty and got paid by the piece Wm. N. Waldron . man for the work, and great success Grand Rapids, at the home of the sterling worth, integrity and honor, for what I did. We will pay a salary of $15 per week CAPITAL. $15,000, for Dist. No. 11 is continently looked bride ’s parents there. Miss Replogle* and the people of Lincoln knew It. Wishing you the best of health and and expenses for a man with a rig to for under his direction. ” formerly lived in St. Johns, leaving We can safely assure the people of Rick, ana hoping to hear from you Introduce our Poultry Mixture in the NET ASSETS OF STOCKHOLDERS, $500,000. On Friday last Mr. and Mrs. Jesse about two years ago and making her Lincoln that at the close of the doc again soon, country. Only good hustlers wanted. Sb»ne and son Frank went to Lapeer home in Grand Rapidssincc that time. tor's official term they will tind ids 1 l>eg to remain vour friend, Reference. Address, with stamp, Eu FRANK QRULER, President. county to attend the funeral of a The Ceremony took place at fi o ’clock, public record as good as his private— Private Jay Williams . reka Mfg. Co.. 502 Mo. Ave., East St. FREDERICK SCHEMER. VIce-PresIdenL nephew of Mrs. Stone, Edwin Brig and only the immediate friends of the none better. Co. M 23d infantry. Louis, III. w H SNBLL1NG, Cashier. ham. Death was caused by pneumo family were present. Manila, nia. which attacked him while ids Farmer* I Philippine Islands. Plow Shoes $1.25. Woodruff & Tromp DIRECTORS: body was weak and emaciated from Happy is the man or woman who can If you expect to be successful in Constantine Feltlpauach, Frederick Schemer. Nollra to Water Taker*. A llnrgaln In a llon*e. the effects of an operation on his eat a good hearty meal without suffering sugar licet raising the first step to be W. H. Snelllng, Michael Spltsloy, throat which he had recently under afterward. If you cannot do it, take taken is to buy an Iron Age combined Water rates for the current quarter Do you want a great bargain in a J. II. Corblt, Frank Gniler, gone. Frank returned here Tuesday, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It digests what Garden Drill. Order early so as to he are now due and will be paynble at the home In St. Johns? If so come and Constantine Oruier. and ex|>ects his father and mother you eat. and cures all forms or Dyspep sure Of getting one. Council rooms from April 10th to 15tlu see me. Terms favorable. either Saturday or Monday. sia and Indigestion C. E. VANSICKLB. Byron Dan ley . Agt., Kt. Johns. H arry Tows, Sup’t.- Geo . S. Cor hit. 49*Money Loaned on Real Estate; Mortgagee. CLINTON INDEPENDENT. THURSDAY, APRIL 13. 1899,
MICHIGAN NEWS ITEMS. The coal prospectors at Williamston WAR NOTES, have discovered a three-foot vein of "Let Him Who Wins It ms FOB MICHIGANDERS. There is talk of a new $50,000 hotel excellent coal at a depth of 80 feet, FROM All OVER HIE GLOBE A special from Manila announces the at Hancock. and the work of putting down a shaft death of Gen. Montenegro, who was Bear the cPalm.'' the most aggressive, and, next to A Whole Regiment of News Items The Kalamazoo and the Wolverine and starting actual mining operations By Telegraph Giving a Brief Re paper companies of Kalamazoo will be will begin immediately. Aguinaldo, the most influential, of the Praise unstinted is accord From Michigan Towns combined. sume of the Week’s Events. insurgent leaders. The announcement Ole M. Olson, a prominent business was made by the pacificos who recently ed to alt honorable victors, A starch mill and a brick and a tile man of Big Rapids, mistook a carbolic arrived in Manila that Gen. Monte factory will locate at Harbor Beach, RELIABLE AND INTERESTING. whether In the din of war CAPTURED FOR BRIEF READING. acid bottle for a water bottle at u drug negro died in battle. Gen. Antonio Huron county, this year. store and drank quite freely of the Montenegro, the Filipino leader and or in the quiet paths of peace. There are 32 widows living on one deadly poison before he discovered his Ocd . Gomes Will Aftln Agitato Cuban Wkaat was Damnfrd Much Mor, In the assistant to Aguinaldo, was generally Hood*s Sarsaparilla has won street in Quincy How is that for a mistake. He died a few minutes later. Independence — The Japanese and feared by his troops owing to the se Southern Counties Than In the North- town of 1,400 population ? The following day after the Pollock, Chinese In Hawaii had a Scrap— verity of his discipline. Many of his thousands of victories over all urn During the Cold Weather of Mecosta county farmers arc con- Petti bone <& Chapman fire in Detroit, Another New York Fire. subordinate officers have been executed sorts of troubles of the blood, February and March — Other Items. racting to raise sugar beets for the McNaughton A Walker, general com at his command on the charge of un sugar factory at Kalamazoo. mission merchants, suffered a fire loss Gomes and Ills Caban Independence. trustworthiness. and it is America*s Greatest of $10,000 Fortunately no lives were Crop Report for April. George Colton, of Sandstone, has a The Cuban military assembly being Gena Lawton and King recently Medicine, the best that money Poland China sow which is the mother lost, but one or two narrow escapes dead, Gen. Maximo Gomez will take launched an expedition of three gun The Michigan crop report for April, are reported. mnjn that the extremely cold weather of 21 pigs, all alive and squealing. up his program of solidifying the boats, with 1,500 picked men in canoes, can buy. St. Johns people aie again agitating in February was followed by peculiar A fine new flouring mill is to be Cuban people into a party that shall, in tow of the gunboata The object of It possesses the exact combination the question of a new opera house, •nd exceedingly disagreeable weather built at Charlotte this summer, which without ceasing, urge the United the expedition is to cross the lake, cap which purifies the blood and brings the something the village has needed badly in March. While the temperature for will .111 a long-felt want in that city. States to withdraw from the island. ture Santa Cruz and sweep the country color of health to every cheek. It since the loss of the old one by fire to the south. The expedition, which never disappoints. the month has not been lower than Portland's idle creamery will be pat His purpose is to make the people seem several years ago The present scheme to have but one emotion, one desire — embarked at San Pedro Macati, con usual, yet the conditions hare not been in operation this year if half the $1,500 Scrofula —** When three months old onr is to raise the money necessary by pop the thought of independence and of sisted of eight companies of the 14th baby Roy was covered with Itching and at all favorable to crops. There has necessary for refitting it can be raised ular subscriptions. infantry, three companies of the 4th burning scrofula sores. The best physicians been more or less precipitation all by private subscription. absolute separation from the U.S Gen. failed to relieve. Hood ’s Sarsaparilla saved through the month, but this has not The iron companies at Ishpeming Gomez, if reinstated, would be of great cavalry, four of the North Dakota vol his life as It made a permanent care." Mbs. Renz Grover, who lives near Leon will fight the strikers and have notified service to the United States in the dis unteers, four of the Idaho volunteers, Lillie M. Fish, East Springport, Mich. benefltted wheat much, as the snow ard, arose the other night and swal was either blown away or melted them that they would hire entirely bursement of the $3,000,000, but his two mountain guns and 200 sharp Erysipelas — ** A scrofulous condition lowed some corrosive sublimate, which new crews About 2,000 men are af political program means the keeping shooters of the 14th infantry. of my blood caused me to suffer from ery nearly as toon as it fell. There has sipelas for 15 years. Physicians did not he mistook for another medicine. He fected and trouble is feared If new up of agitation and disturbance in the A dispatch from Havana says that been much freezing and thawing, es died. even help, but Hood ’s Sarsaparilla per pecially during the first half of the men are imported. Non-union men minds of the people and the weaken the local newspapers revive the rumor manently cured this disease. ” A. E. Smith, month: This has caused many fields The farmers of Millburg and vicin are joining the union. ing of American authority by produc that Gen. Ludlow is to be transferred 208 Court Ave., Jeffersonville, lnd. to be covered with water, or partly so ity, in Berrien county, have organized Ontonagon people see the chance of ing the impression that everything from Havana to the Philippines, and tflocdA- at least, which was unable to settle a stock company with $5,000 capital to their lives to place that long-slumber done by the Americans is temporary thatGen. Lee is to be made the head build and operate a creamery at Mill ing village again on its feet, and will and may sqpneror later Ere overturned, of the new Occidental department. Gen. away, as the ground was frozen to a Nevt*r Disappoints great depth. In answer to the ques burg. make a united effort to secure the lo hence American observers consider any Lee’s appointment would be an excel Chas. Adrcnscn, of Norway, followed cation there of the stamp mills of the such agitation as extremely harmful tion “Has wheat during March suffered lent one from a political point of view, Hood 1* Fills «mr* Ut*t III* ; the non Irritating and injury from any cause?” 305 correspon his runaway wife to Ironwood, and numerous new mines which are being to the industrial revival and the res for he has the cordial friendship of only cathartic to taka with Hood** Sarsaparilla. dents in the southern counties answer finding her there, shot her and then opened up in the county. toration of Cuban credit. nearly all the elements in the popula “yes” and 106 “no; ” in the central himself. He is dead, but she will re B. Gebhardt, a hotelkeeper and baker tion there, and has had a chanco to Sheep kept on wooden floors will To the Disarmament Congress. have ill shaped hoofs. counties 73 answer “yes” and 93 “no; ” cover. of Saline, went to Detroit, recently on gain a valuable insight into the work The secretary of state has announced in the northern counties 17 answer The business portion of Cadillac has business, expecting to return home the ings of the Cuban character. the constitution of the United States Whit "Alabastlno ” Is. “yes” and 42 “no; ” in the upper penin been visited by a $10,000 fire, and four same day. Nothing has been heard of The banditti question in the prov delegation to the disarmament con Alabastlne Is a durable and natural sula all correspondents agree that buildings was reduced to ashes. Most him since by his relatives. As he had ince of Santiago dc Caba is assuming coating for walls and ceilings. It is gress which will meet at The Hague wheat has not been damaged during of the stock in the different stores was considerable money on his person it is much more serious proportions. In entirely different from all “kalsomlne ” in the latter part of May. The dele the month. saved believed he was a victim of foul play. spite of the fact that there have been preparations. Alatiastine comes In gation consists of Andrew White, U. The 31st Michigan volunteer regi John Stover, who has been living many arrests in the neighborhood of White or twelve beautiful tints, and is A Pin In a Man 10 Year*. 8 . ambassador at Berlin; Mr. Newell, ment, now in Cuba, have received or with Mrs. King, of Texas township, Sancti Spiritus, including the principal ready for use by adding cold water. U. S. minister to the Netherlands; It is put up in dry powder form in Nineteen years ago Ara L. V. D. ders to muster out. The officers be Kalamazoo county, for three or four leaders, the umnher of outlaws is in President Seth Low. of the Columbia five-pound packages, with full direc Cook, whose home is in Howell, swal lieve the regiment will be in the U. S. years, quarreled with her and it is al creasing instead of diminishing. The university. New York; Capt Crozier, tions on every package. Alabastlne Is lowed a pin. As Mr. Cook was only 6 by April 15th. leged burned her house in revenge. gendarmes are practically worthless ordinance department, U. S. army, and handsome, cleanly and permanent It years of age at that time and his di He had taken two teaspoonfuls of paris unless they are with American troops A building boom of large propor Capt. A. T. Mahan, U S. navy, retired. can be re-coated and retlnted at slight gestive apparatus refused to respond green before his arrest and died at the Gen. Lawton succeeded in raising expense. Paint dealers and druggists tions is in Bight at Houghton. Several Frederick Hulls, of New York, will be readily to this foreign substance, the jail. the American flag over Santa Cruz after sell Alabastlne and furnish card of new and handsome stone and brick secretary of the delegation. pin remained intact within Mr. Cook. When the navigation season opens a spirited conflict in which six Ameri tints. As the years rolled by he could occa business blocks will be constructed this summer. Marquette will have the distinction of Foreigner* »r* Coming. cans were wounded. The native forces, A crop of early lambs can often be sionally feel a tickling sensation and having the only lighthouse on the commanded by a Chinese, was driven made very profitable. finally a lump the size of an egg formed On a farm near Millbrook, Mecosta Tbc emigrant season to the U. S. lakes lighted by electricity. If the in opened last week with the usual rush into mountains, after having 68 slain,
THE WHOLE SYSTEM MWIMMMtIM “Well, hombre, what of him?” growl SCIENCE OF EATINa ed Antonio. S—■ Advle* tor Tooplo Who Wmmt Se Itmr Bnom InvadcS by Catarrh—Gen “He is bleeding to death, and I wish uot rat. eral Lewis’ Case. ’I t to remove him.” Here is good advice to thin people Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg. Co., Columbus, O.: DICK RODNEY; “Do as you please; he will be food who want to grow fat, says Pearson ’s “Gentlemen —I have used Pe-ru-na for the fish before the sun sets!” Weekly. It seems contrary to all eur for a short time and can cheerfully rec “You will allow me to take him os early training, but it is full of good ommend It as being all you represent Or. The Adventures deck? ” said L earnestly, almost im common sense, and comes from a and wish every man who is suffering with catarrh could know of its great ploringly. prominent physician. His suggestions “Yes; you have done me no harm’* value. Should I at any future time An Eton Boy are as follows: “If you are thin and have occasion to recommend a treat- (he repeated this very often); woe to want to put flesh on your bones, eat those who have done so! ” JAMES before going to bed 1 or the night. A gleam of suspicion flashed in the Physiology teaches us that there Is a 5 eyes of Antonio as he saidi wasting away of tissues while a per “True; but not a man shall enter son sleeps as well as when he is awake CHAPTER XX.—(Continued.) portant to us saved, even though oth here, and leave alive. The ship-boys and, this being so, there should be He took us so suddenly by surprise, ers be risked for It. may assist you; but I will shoot the continuous nourishment. Food taken An Excellent Combination* whole crew down like dogs if they ven that, although we had been waiting at dinner or in the early evening Is The pleasant method and beneficial I volunteered to become the envoy ture to approach me; so I give you and watching for him since dawn, his of the crew. always digested at the time of retir effects of the well known remedy. resolute aspect and the arms he wield five minutes to carry the contra-maes ing, and the activity of the process of Stbup of Figs , manufactured by th* “No, no, Master Rodney, ” said Tat tre to the forecastle bunks, or to pitch California Fig Syrup Co ., illustrate ed controlled us all, and we stared at tooed Tom; “this will never do! What, assimilation continues until long* after the value of obtaining the liquid laxa each other with irresolution in our him overboard, whichever you please, we are asleep. If the tissues are not do you think we will let you venture though the last would please me.” tive principles of plants known to to purpose and in our faces. No man, into that murderer ’s den while so nourished they are pulled down by medicinally laxative and presenting apparently, cared to act as our leader. “Five minutes? ” the wasting process, and as a result them in the form most refreshing to Uk* many able-bodied fellows hang “Yes, five by this watch,” he added, taste and acceptable to the system. Iff "Presto! ” roared the Cubano; “obey astern?” sleeplessness ensues. On a full stom pulling out of his fob a gold repeater, ach, however, or with some food to is the one perfect strengthening laxa and keep quiet, or, demonio! as there “But I know his language, which which, even in the excitement of the tive, cleansing the system effectually, are so many, I have a great mind to sustain the system, there is a build dispelling colds, headaches and fever* none of you do. ” moment, I recognized to be mine, the ing up of the tissue. Man is the only shoot one-half, that I may control the same which my mother gave me when gently yet promptly and enabling con rest. Cast loose those top-sails, and “He speaks the Queen ’s English now creature I know of who does not deem to overcome habitual constipation per I first left home for Eton, and of which up with the royals again —set the fly as well rjs any of us,” said Carlton, it proper to sleep on a good meal. manently. Its perfect freedom from I had been robbed at Tennerlffe. Thers ing-gib and main trysail—quick, per- “and if I had only a pistol or a mus The infant, in this respect, instinct every objectionable quality and sub was no doubting the little rings and stance, and its acting on the kidnei ros, or I’ll make Bhark’s meat of some ket to give me but one chance for my ively cries to be fed at night, shewing charms which my sisters, Dot, Sybil liver and bowels, without weaken! more of you! ” life, I would have made it speak to that food is necessary during that him long ago, in the lingo such pirates and one of their female friends had or irritating them, make it the idc The crew seemed to lack either res time as well as through the day and laxative. know best.” appended to it; and thus I discovered that, left too long without it causes In the process of manufacturing figs olution or the power of combination, another black link in the life of An “Moreover, as I did not molest him a discomfort, which it makes known Bon. Jimti Lewis, Surveyor General of Louis are used, as they are pleasant to tne and no man appeared anxious to in on the night we crossed the line, he tonio. iana. taste, but the medicinal qualities of the cur the sure penalty of instant death I dared not appear to recognize it by crying. There is no need fo —vest remedy are obtained from senna and has no particular grudge at me,” I in the digestive organs provided the ment of your kind, rest assured that by acting in opposition to his peremp urged. when his strong brown hairy hand, the yours will be the one. other aromatic plants, by a method quantity of food eaten is not above known to the California Fig Sykut tory orders in setting an example to “There is some sense and truth in bloody spots on which made me shud “Gratefully yours, the normal during the 24 hours. Too Co. only. In order to get its beneficial the rest. So, sullenly and silently the that,” muttered several of the crew. der, held it toward me, lest be might “JAMES LEWIS.” long intervals between meals are bad effects and to avoid imitations, please sail trimmers stood by the tacks and “I’ll go— it is settled, ” said I, anxious shoot me down, but summoned Billy Wherever the catarrh is, there is sure for the stomach .from the fact that the remember the full name of the Company braces; the wheel revolved in the un to solve the mystery of the groans, Wilkins, the cabin boy, by desiring the to be a waste of mucus. The mucus is printed on the front of every package. cessation and resumption of work of as precious as blood. It is blood, in willing hands of Ned Carlton, who was while feeling a glow of triumph at the man at the wheel "to pass word for the digestive organs tend to enfeeble fact. It is blood plasma—blood with CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. compelled to obey, for the cold muzzlo applause I should gain for the risk I ward for him and another apprentice.” them. A moderate working of the or the corpuscles removed. To stop this BAN FRANCISCO. CAL. of a six-barreled revolver, capped and ran, which assuredly was not a small The boys came, but not without great LOUISVILLE. XT. NEW YORK. V. Y. gans through the 24 hours is much waste, you must stop this catarrh. A For sale by all Druggist*. —Price 50c. per bottle cocked, was held close to his left tem one. fear and reluctance; and while Antonio more beneficial. I would advise those course of treatment with Pe-ru-na ple. “It is a shame for us lubberly fel proceeded leisurely to make another never falls to do this. suffering from Insomnia to take some y _ The head of the Eugenie payed off lows to stand by here and see that lad paper cigar, keeping his ears open for Send for free catarrh book. Address ness consider your market. in obedience to her helm, the yards risk his life,” said Probart, one of the every sound, and his black eyes fixed thing to eat before going to sleep al The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing ways. A glass of milk and breead or swung round and were braced sharp crew; “and if so be that creole pica keenly on us the while, we entered Co., Columbus, Ohio. There Is a Class of People up; and with the starboard tacks on any digestible food will do. ” roon falls foul of him----- ” the little stateroom of Marc Hislop and Failure—An automatic thread-cutter on the Who are injured by the use of coffee. board, in three minutes we were steer “If he does, ” exclaimed Tom Lam- beheld a sight which filled us with the human sewing machine. Recently there has been placed in all ing as due westward as her head would bourne through his firmly set teeth, deepest commiseration and dismay. A SENSIBLE LETTER. Conceit — Something that makes a man ad the grocery stores a new preparation lie for the coast of South America. mire his own mistakes. called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains,, while striking his clenched right hand A Waatarn Canadian Sattlar Wrltaa to The alteration of our course fur on the hard palm of the left, “may I CHAPTER XXII. that takes the place of coffee. The mote li Illinois Friend. Stats or O hio , City or Toledo , 88. delicate stomach receives it without nished the crew with a new source of never see England again if we don ’t I Rescue the Mate. Lucas Couirrr, In writing to Mr. T. Hawkyard, of Frank J. C hbnbt makes oath that he is the distress, and but few can tell it from speculation. It was evidently the in attack him at stem and stern at once! Pale as marble, with his lower Jaw Rockford, Ill., Mr. G. Simpkins, of senior partner of the firm of F. J. C hbnbt A Co., coffee. It does not cost over one-fourtb tention of Antonio, if he could reach I’ll drop down the skylight, with as relaxed and his eyes almost closed, Leduc, Alberta, Western Canada (and doing business In the City of Toledo, County and as much. Children may drink it witb State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the the coast of Seguro, or that of Bahia, many as will follow me, while you, motionless as if dead, but, nevertheless, to which points especially low rates are aum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each great benefit. 15 cents and 35 cent* to escape with all his valuables and Ned, will dash down the companion- still breathing slowly and heavily, poor being quoted over all lines of rail and every case of C atabrh that cannot be per package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-OL cured by the use of Hall ’s C atarrh C urb. his vengeance; and to this end, if way with the rest, and then at him Marc Hislop lay in his bed, the clothes way), says: FRANK J. CHENEY. ships passed without succoring or with hatchet, handsaw and capstan- and pillows of which were saturated Dear Sir:—Rec’d your letter the 14th Sworn to before me and subscribed in my God has promised never to fail inBt. We have had no snow till after presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1886. overhauling us, and if we did not de bar. He can ’t kill us all, shipmates, with blood, for he seemed to be cov while we trust Him. Christmas and the cattle have been ) A. W. GLEASON. stroy him, he might certainly destroy SBAL that’s one comfort —he can ’t kill us ered by wounds, and the crimson cur able to live out, and are all in good _ » f Notart Public . Are You Using Allen's Foot-Ease? us, by scuttling the brig, or setting her all!" rent had flowed over the piles of his condition. It is snowing now. That Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, and It is the only cure for Swollen, on Are. The prospect of an early demise was favorite books, which were scattered Is what we want; have about 6 inches acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet, The noon passed over without an neither soothed nor encouraged by this upon the cabin floor, where they had now. The old settlers say when we F. J. CHENEY A OO.. Toledo, O. Corns and Bunions. Ask for Alien ’s. "observation, ” for there was no one to promise of the bloody scene that was been trod under foot by Antonio while have lots of snow it means a good crop Sold by Druggists, 75c. Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into Hall's Family Pills are the best. work it, to estimate the latitude or to follow. overhauling the repositories of the un the coming season. It never drifts the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe The carpenter gave me a small but fortunate proprietor. here. The weather is calm and brighL longitude, to keep a reckoning, or take We do not have to dress any heavier Promise —A small outlay from which large Stores, 25c. Samples sent FREE, Ad note of our variation and leeway; and very sharp tomahawk. I concealed it Shuddering, and in haste, we lifted than in Illinois, and the horses never returns are expected. dress, Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. lest we should signal any passing ship, in my breast, and resolved to use it to him from the bed. muffled him in a shiver with the cold when we take Dropsy M Di Antonio, who was a most thoughtful some purpose if molested in the cabin. blanket and conveyed him, passive as them from the warm stables, as they Sons,Ions, of Atlanta. Ga. The greatest dropsy The musician who plays by note ha scoundrel, threw every color over The idea flashed upon me that by one a child in our hands, from the cabin. do in Illinois. It has not frozen in the specialists in the world. Read their adver to face the music. tisement in another column of this paper. board. He did not come on deck again determined blow I might disable him As we passed out, for a moment it stable this winter. The most of the for some time, as he had plenty of forever, and perhaps do an act of Jus stock runs out, but there is no need Lane ’s Family Medicine. seemed as if the ruffianly Spaniard re of It, for timber is plentiful and there Egotist —A man who Imagines the world can't Moves the bowels each day. In orde^ spirits and provisions below, and the tice by dispatching him outright. pented of his temporary clemency; for get along without him. With a vague sense that I was about is no expense to build good stables and to be healthy this is necessary. Aeta tell-tale compass in the skylight af when he saw the pale, bloody and in houses. We have good log houses and gently on the liver and kidneys. Corea- to face a terrible danger, and that the Carter’s Ext. Smart Weed forded him constant information as to sensible form of the poor fellow trailed they are very warm. Two men can Will cure a cold In one nlrht; will cure sore sick headache. Price 25 and 50c. whether the brig was steered in the sooner it was faced and past, the bet past, he made an ominous stride to put up a house 16x24 in two days. throat In a few hours. Acts quick. Sure cure for Catarrh la every 25c bottle. direction he wished. ter, I walked hastily aft, and on de ward us, and threateningly clutched There are good rails for fences. We Every man is resisting God who op He was constantly drinking, but scending the companionladder, paused the haft of the Albacete knife in his live ten miles from the coal district, Pessimism—The philosophy with which we poses Bible truth. never became so intoxicated as to be when halfway down, and after knock sash. Then waving his hand, almost the price being from 50 cents up to regard our neighbors. $2,00. The land is a very rich, loamy unwary. ing on the bulkhead called out distinct contemptuously, he said: “Cure thecough and save the life.” soil, from 6 inches to seveial feet in Health and Beauty. Dr. Wood ’s Norway Pine Syrup cures And so the fated brig glided over the ly and boldly — “Basta—go, go —it matters little now, No beauty with pimple skin, dull eye*, bad breath. “Antonio! Hallo, Cubano! ” depth; the hills have the deepest. It Glean your ayateni snd keep It clean with fragrant coughs and colds, down to the very hot sea, under the blazing sun. The either to him or to me. Demonio! I is a rolling country, and excellent for Caacareta Candy Cathartic! All drugglata, 10c, ttc, 00c. verge of consumption. albatrosses came round us again, with “Well, what do you want?” asked he, always strike deep. ” stock of all kindB. Sheep do well, and tripping feet, flapping wings and open sulkily. there are plenty of small lakes where CharlesII spent much time in his chemical The bearer of good news always has- “To speak with you; may I come Alarm and pity endowed us with un the cattle can get good water. The laboratory. bills; but no one molested them now usual strength, and we bore the speech : a pleasant voice. —we had other things to think of; down? ” • cattle got out of grass last year, about Mrs. Winslow ’s Soothing Syrup less victim of Antonio up the steep For children teething,noftena the (nimu reducen Inflam “Enter, companero; you have not yet the middle of April, and run at large; Diphtheria, sore throat, croup. In and as I sat on the anchor stock in the stair to the deck, where our crew, with unless in charge of a herdsman, we mation, allay a pain, cure* wind colic, to centaa bottle. weather bow, watching them floating harmed me, thus I bear you no malice.” stant relief, permanent cure. Dr. muttered oaths of vengeance, and ex have to fence against them. Wheat in the water, or skimming over it Putting a hand in my breast to ascer Fox, the orator, found his greatest pleasure Thomas’ Eclectric Oil. At any drag pressions of commiseration, bore him goes from 35 to 60 bushels per acre, In gambling. store. with their vast wings outspread, I tain that my little hatchet was secure, oats 80 to 90, very often over a hun I entered the cabin, where the Cu into the forepart of the vessel. There thought of the “Ancient Mariner,” and dred. As to potatoes, a neighbor Plso ’s Cure for Consumption is the only Generally good grades make the beak bano, with his broad back placed a bed was made for him on deck; for eough medicine used in my house. D. C. Al all that he had suffered for killing “the coolness, an awning was rigged over it, planted 7 bushels and dug 226 bushels bright, Mlffllnburg, Pa.. Dec. 11, ’95. mutton sheep. bird of good omen. ” against the ruddercase, was seated on and no bugs. Roots of all kinds do and we had his wounds examined. I felt a strange dread creeping over the stern-locker at the table, which he well. There are lots of strawberries Queen Victoria, during her youth, was fond “Now good digestion waits on appe me while these verses seemed on my had covered with bottles, biscuits, We found a deep stab in the neck, and lots of red raspberries, black and of archery. tite, and health on both.” If it doesn ’t, red currants, and gooseberries, where tongue —they were so descriptive of cheese and polonies while papers, most dangerously near the Jugular- “Summer romplalnf* waa a terror to children until try Burdock Blood Bitters. the fire has not burnt them. Cattle the atmosphere and of the situation: dockets, broken desks, and boxes lay vein; a second In the breast, a third Brown's Teething Cordial waa found lo curs It. scattered about him. He was clad, as between the bones of the right forearm are scarce. I have been trying to buy The devil can catch a grumbler with and a fourth in the left thigh; all had some for 8 months and have got only Socrates was said to be the ugliest man of his a bare hook. “All in a hot and copper sky. I have stated, In the poor skipper's best three two-year-old, and paid 830 each. time. The bloody sun at noon. shore-going suit of clothes, which he evidently been dealt through the bed Hogs are scarce, but can be goL They Right up above the mast did stand, wore open and loose, for the atmos clothes, and with a savage energy of sell for 6 cents dressed, and cost more EALTH and beauty are the glories of perfect woman purpose. No bigger than the moon. phere of the cabin, notwithstanding for stockers. Wheat 50 cents per bu., hood. . (To be continued.) • • • * * the shattered skylight, was oppressive oats 25 cents, eggs 30 cents a dozen, H Women who suffer constantly with weakness peculiar ly hot, as the sun was now almost ver butter 15 and 20 cents, poultry was 10 “I closed my lids, and kept them close, to their sex cannot retain their beauty. Preservation of And the balls like pulses beat. tical; the flies were in noisy swarms, HIGH TEMPERATURE. and 11 cents dressed. Sheep are and the cockroaches were crawling scarce. If you come, bring your farm pretty features and rounded form is For the sea and sky, and the sea and How It Affects the Mortality of Cities__ tools, but bring no seeders; we use sky, over the beams and bulkhead panels. a duty women owe to themselves. Suffering from Sunstroke. drills. Bring cows, but do not bring Lay like a load on my weary eye, On first hearing a foot on the compan The mark of excessive monthly suf- THE It will not now be difficult to un horses unless you are an experienced And the dead were at my feet.” ion-ladder, he had evidently snatched ering is a familiar one in the faces of derstand in what manner high temper hand in shipping them, for so many of up a revolver, and cocked it; but on them are hurt in shipping. There will young American women. MARKS OF CHAPTER XXI. finding that his visitor was only me, he ature affects the public health of large be plenty of work for a binder. Two Don’t wait, young women, until I Confront the Cubano. put it down, threw away the fag-end cities. Evidently in the direct action of good horses will break, but three light your good looks are gone past recall. SUFFERtMa From the wild thoughts and fancies of a clgarlto, and said, with a ferocious heat upon the human body we have er are better. The horses you get here grin and ironical politeness — the most powerful agency in the pro can work without grain, but are better Consult Mrs. Pinkham at the out- which the horrors of that early morn •tart. Write to her at Lynn, Mass. ing, our strange situation, and my own “Buenos dias (a good day), senor; to duction of our great summer mortal with It It will be hard to tell whet prices horses will be, for the immigra Miss Edna Ellis, Higginsport, Ohio, writes: “Dear Mrs. rather active imagination, were sug what am I indebted for this visit?” ity. While sunstroke represents the tion will be very large the coming Pinkham —I am a school teacher and had suffered untold agony gesting, I was roused by Ned Carlton, It was the first time I had ever maximum direct effect of solar heat looked in the face of a man who had spring. They could be had last spring during my menstrual periods for ten years. My nervous sys who, on being relieved from the wheel, upon the human subject, the large In at one time. They claim the best time came forward to the bows, where most coolly destroyed a fellow-being as he crease of deaths from wasting chronic to break is June, but my experience tem was almost a wreck. I suffered with pain in my side and of the crew were seated on the wind had done, and my flesh seemed to creep diseases and diarrhoea! affections, ol la to break in the spring and work 1L had almost every ill human flesh is lass, or were lounging against the bitts, with an indescribable loathing; but I children under one year of age and You can break till the middle of July. heir to. I had taken treatment from a speculating on what might turn up had a purpose to achieve, and deter persons upward of 70 years of age, number of physicians who gave mo' next. mined to do it. shows the terrible effects of the pre ArtlS cUI FurS. no relief. In fact on© In an excited and impressive man I was about to enter Weston ’s state vailing Intense heat of summer upon The Chinese method of producing eminent specialist said ner, he reported that he had heard, room, when the Cubano cocked his re all who are debilitated by disease or artificial pearls by introducing some no medicine could help from time to time, the sound of moans, volver and cried, in a voice of thun age and thereby have their “heat-reg foreign substance tnte the pearl oyster der — me. I must submit to as from some one in great pain in the ulating power ” diminished. The fact le epen to a difficulty; the oyster some “Come back, or I will shoot you as an operation. At my cabin; that he believed that either the has been established by repeated ex times expels the object from its shell. dead as he is! Ha, ha! por grados ” mother's request, I captain or mate yet survived; and if periment that when solar or artificial A French experlpieoter has devised an (by degrees) “I shall get rid of you wrote to Mrs. Pink we could get down by any means we heat is continually applied to the ani improvement. lie makes a hole in the might be in time to save one or the aik” shell end introduces a little bit of ham stating my I paused and looked at him; my mal the temperature of its body will case in every par other. If he was bleeding to death, gradually rise until all of the com mother-of-pearl. The oyster cannot the victim could not last long —a little young heart beat wildly; I felt that I ticular and re pensating or heat-regulating agencier got rid of this, and deposits the na time, and we should be too late! was facing death, and what would I ceived a prompt fall to preserve the equilibrium, and creous layer on it until it becomes a This information Increased our anx not have given had my hatchet been a the temperature reaches a point at pearl. Abeut two years suffice. A reply. I followed iety, and greatly excited us. pistol, even with one barrel, though my smell true pearl may be used. The the advice given Remembering the manner in which opponent was master of twelve charges. which death takes place from actual combustion. In general, a tempera subject was fully discussed before ths me and now I Antonio first came on board —the mys “He is dead, then?” said I in a husky Freaoh Academy of Sciences. suffer no more tery of his being alone in the blood voice. ture of 107 degrees F. in man would stained boat —his dreams —the disap be regarded as indicating an unfavora during menses. “Who—which?” asked the Cubano, Flaitle T»«L pearance of Roberts —the occurrences ble termination of any disease. In If anyone cares with a fresh clgarlto between his A new decorating tool has been in of the morning —and though last not strong white teeth. persons suffering from sunstroke the to know more least, the rough treatment to which “Captain Weston." temperature often ranges from 106 de troduced fer making raised lesiff* about my case, I and lettering on walls, vases, etc. It the crew had subjected him on the “Aye, dead as Judas! ” said he, laugh grees F. to 110 degrees F., the higher will cheerfully answer all has n reservoir for clay at the extrem night we passed the line—none were ing hoarsely. temperature appearing just before a letters.” very willing to enter the cabin where fatal termination. —Popular Science ity, with a piston which forces t>e “But I understand that Hislop ----- ” material through a flexible tube to 4t Miss Kate Cook , 16 Ad this savage Cubano, flushed with I stammered. Monthly. dison St, Mt. Jackson. Ind., writesi “Dear Mrs. Pinkham — trandy, bloodshed and ferocity, sat nozzle; the letter is held by the oper "El contra-maestre —well?" I am by occupation a school teacher, and for a long while suf with loaded pistols in his hands. But At that moment a low moan which “Pluck is the secret of success on ator, and guided In accordance wtth fered with painful menstruation and nervousness. I have re all felt that something must be done; went through my heart came from the the stock exchange.” “Well. I’ll give the design required, and the plaette that, while a doubt remained, it stateroom or little side cabin of Mare you fS.OOO if you'll teach me your slay is formed on to the eubstauoo to ceived more benefit from Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com. should be solved, and a life so im Hislop. method of plucking. ” be deeerated. pound than from all remedies that I have ever tried. ” H I 4 j THE CLINT0N1NDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1899.
SMSfSS—MMWQCH BUSINESS DIRECTORY. alike t hat some sort of a bluff agai nsl j The Independent trusts must be made. ______Disease, Stand Back! Barbers. The Railway Age says that a total [ QilClflV IIAHHKH ail or, W W. Fergu- GEORGB 9. COHBIT, '- Proprietor XT ion, proprietor. Go to the Pacific Barber 8hop, under Wilson ’s Clothing Store, 8t. Johns, mileage of 40,5d3 miles of new steam , Mich . for flrst-ciaas work whavlug, hair-cut A RAID ON THE STATE TKKASI RV. railroads is projected in the United) ting shampooing, oto , done in tbe latest styles The average taxpayer will view with States for the ensuing year. The Age , THE SPECIALIST, of tne tonsoriai art. suspicion the first official act of the estimates that only about 5,000 miles Attorneys. board of railroad assessors appointed IS COMIITG-I of the contemplated lines will be con Nichols-Shepard EW IS SEVERANCE, Attorney, Counselor under the operations of the Atkinson structed this season. The new mile _ j and Solicitor Representative of tbe At torneys National Clearing House, of Minne law. The act establishing the board age talked of in Michigan is over 1,000 apolis; tbe Sharp A Alleman List ot Attorneys of assessors was signed by Gov. Filigree and Ilaukers, of Philadelphia; tbe Hand A miles, but it is safe to predict that McNally List of Attorneys, of Chicago, and March 15. Messrs. Oakinan and Hor but a small per cent of this mileage Tne Attorneys ’ and Agencies ’ Association of ton took the oath of office on March Separator New York. A correspondent In every county will be built this year. seat in tne United States. All kinds of legal 23, and Mr. Buckingham on March 31, The essential points in a Separator are capacity, thoroughness of business promptly attended to. Address: Lewis Severance. SC Johns, Mich and Mr. Butterfield was chosen secre Tub total enrollment of the Mlchi- J separation, and simplicity and durability of construction. On each of 71DWIN H. LION, At Oiliey at Law. St. tary March 31. The law authorizing gan University for the collegiate year these points the Nichols-Shcpard Separator has great advantage over nil Li Johns, Mich. Office over Kendrick'satore the appointment of the commission of 1808-90 is 3,059. Add to tills the I other threshing machines. Any one of the nine sizes will UXPAULDING, NORTON A DOOI.ING provides that “persons so appointed enrollment in summer schools, 133, and thresh more and save more grain than the corresponding n Attorneys at Law. Office over St. John National Rank. 1 shall hold their offices for the term of the grand total is 3,102. The total size of any other separator. The Nichols-Shepard two years from and after January 15, enrollment from Michigan is 1,800. \iriLL H. BRUNSON, Attorney at Law and Separator is as strongly, sim- W Solicitor In Chancery. Office over Hel 1H99.” There is no such provision rel Illinois furnishes 328, Ohio 190 and ler’s Bazar. 181# ative to the secretary, however. While Indiana 113 students. ply, yet perfectly made as a separator can be. The W JOH* H. PEIJKWA. HKNHY E. WALIRIDQI the board has done no work, and Oak- ^EliEWA & WALRRIDGK, Attorney* at The manufacturers of lamp chim worlc of separation is Law, ut the old stand, over the “corner mati’s appointment has not been con rdrug store," St. Johns, Mich. 13V7 firmed by the senate, tli3secretary has neys liaye decided to combine. Capi done without the aid talization of the trust, $2<»,090,000. IITM.II. CASTLE. Attorney at law. Money filed with the state board of auditors of pickers, raddles, forks, W to loan. Office head of Clinton avenue, or other complicated parts cast side. 1 1*1 bills for three months’ salary for each Every trust that is formed swells assessor and the secretary, the three that in other machines cause *./&?* /**■ 12 K. smith. Attorney at Law, St. Johns. the array of the unemployed. Mich. Office over Heller’s Bazaar. 1924 months commencing January 15 and continual bother and expense HE WILL HE IN ST. JOHNS, ending April 15. The claim of each J. WOODRUFF, Justice of the Peace. TIMELY TOUCHES. by breaking or wearing out. at STEEL HOTEL oh R• Office over Allison's Jewelry store. Col assessor is for ♦•>25. and of Secretary Write for large free catalogue lections a specialty. Remittances promptly Butterfield for $450. The action of made. 593 McKinley has truly liceii tlie advance that pictures and explains every THURSDAY, APRIL 20 ERKINS A BALDWIN, Attorneys St the board of auditors in relation to went, of trust prosperity. Bryan will be part of the Me hols-Shepard Sepa Law, Money Loaners und Real Estate this attempt at larceny from the state their downfall. Capital City Democrat. ONE DAY ONLY EACH MONTH. PAgents. Office over butcher’s, Clinton Ave., rator and the Nichols-Shepard OFFICE HOURS 9 A. M to 7 P. M. St. Johns. treasury will be watched with inte Agu In aid* 1 lias (rone to the mountain. At rest. With what shadow of right no stage of tlie irame was thereany expecta TRACTION ENGINE. Dentistry. men can claim salaries for months be tion of the mountain cominir to Agiilnaldo. Consultation, Examination and KNYON A KINMOND, Dentists. Over fore the law creating their offices was --Chicago Dispatch. Advice Free. K Weils' Grooery. 9t. Johns. Mich. passed is scarcely comprehensible to The beef and mutton fed to American Nichols & Shepard Co., G. H. MANN, D, D. 8. Offlceover soldiers in tin* Philippines Is purchased In DR. MCDONALD Spaulding A Co s hardware, op the ordinary mind. posite The Steel Hotel. Suagery Australia. How does this help the American Battle Creek, Mich. Is one of the Greatest Living Special a specialty. Office hours. 8 to 12 farmer'/—National Watchman, ists in the treatment of all Chrome Dis a.in.l :3H to 5 p. m., 7 to 8, eve’g. HYPOCRISY. eases. Hisexteusive practice and stipe The hypocrisy of the organs of gold Apparently the only really reassuring rior knowledge enable him to cure every Cl E. CORDIN', M. D., D. I» S. To get tbe feature of the affair in Samoa is the fact curable disease. All chronic diseases W a benefit of the experience, medical know monopoly in denouncing trusts mocks OBITUARY. ledge and surgical skill which arc indispensa that Samoa is not law enough for three NEARLY READY. of the Brain, Spiue, Nerves, Blood, ble to perfection of results ip dentistry, apply the intelligence of the people, says the large nations to quarrel over. —Chicago Rec to Corbin A Son, 8L Johns. Myron Young. Skin. Heart, Lungs, Liver, Stomach, National Watchman. The Industrial ord. Mvron Young was t>orn in Bengal. Kidneys, and Bowels, scientifically aud trusts grow out of the contraction of The Count ruction of the Scow an«l Placing successfully treated. Pliysii'luns. The legislature proposes to give the beet August 7. 1874, and died at the home of the Machinery for llrrdKinR DR. MCDONALD’S success in the the volume of money to gold alone. sugar manufacturers a donat ion of 8400,000. of his parents April 5, 1899, of pneu liad Creek. treatment of Female Diseases is simply S. LEONARD, M. D , Phvs'clan, Sur* Inasmuch as the volume of money in Only u few years ago this amount covered marvelous. His treatment makes sickly E• goon and Electrologist. Ovid. Micb. all the general expenses of the state.—Lan monia. The deceased was the only IJ. J. Shea, the contractor, who lias circulation, and the property for sale, been here several weeks engaged in women strong, beautiful and attractive. B. dodge . M. D., Surgeon and Horneo- sing Journal. son of B. F. and Julia D. Young. He I the construction of a scow to be floated Weak men, old or young,cured in every J• pathlc Physician. Office and residence are reciprocally the supply and demand had lived his whole life on the farm case and saved from a life of suffering. over Spaulding ACo's hardware,opptheSw>el. of each other, economists agree that a The proclamatloe which the McKinley on the sluggish waters of Bad Creek, commission has just Issued to the Filipinos, of his father. He was a young man has this part of the necessary work Deafness. Rheumatism, and Paralysis, C. DUNN, M. D., Physician and Sur- shrinking volume of money forces cured through his celebrated Blood and • geon. Office over Spaulding A Compa promising local self-government to the full of excellent character, beloved by all completed, and is now engaged in Pny’s hardware store, St. Johns, Mich. Office down the general range of prices. est extent consistent with peace and order, placing the machinery in position. Nerve Remedies and Essential Oils hours 1 to 4.7 to 9 p. ru. should have been issued six months ago. who knew him, a model of kindness He hopes to be able to commence the charged with electricity. THE DEAF Persons engaged in any particular and charity. No blot and stain is MADE TO HEAR! THE LAME TO E KNAPP, m. D., Physician and 8ur- manufacturing or other industrial Had It been it is probable all war and blood work of dredging about six miles, in a • geon. Office at residence, first bouse shed In the Philippines would have been left to mar the memory of so noble a westerly direction, of Bad (’reek, in WALK! Catarrh. Throat aud Lung Csouth of the M. E. church, 8t. Johns. D57 pursuit find themselves embarrassed young, life. He joined the M. E. about two weeks, which will require Diseases cured. Dr. McDonald cures prevented. —Grand Rapids Democrat. Fits and Nervous Diseases. Eczema HART, M. !>., Physician and Sur- by a constant shrinkage of the value church of St. Johns when about 15 all summer to complete, and will occa • geon. Eureka, Mich. 1217 “The law of righteousness and Justice, on years of age, and was always deeply sion an outlay of between $9,000 and and all Skin Diseases cured. H of their products. It is natural that which the great and free American people DR. MCDONALD has been called W. POLLARD. M 1). Physician HndSur- interested in the Sunday school. Al $10,000. The benefits to the adjacent the Wizard of the Medical Profession, • geon. Office over the State Hank ot St. they should make all reasonable efforts should act, and in theend 1 am sure will act, though living over five miles from lands, and to the general health of the JJohns. Residence corner Cass and Ottawa sts to save themselves from ruin. The depends nut oil parallels of latitude and because he reads all diseases at a glance, church he waa almost always in atten people residing in the surrounding without asking anv questions. Sick M. POST, M. D., Physician and 8uigeon. only available means at their command meridians of longitude or points of the com dance. country, will prove almost incalcula folk, call on Dr. McDonald. It is a S• Office over Mrs. H W. Holton's millinery to resist the effects of falling prices is pass. It Is the same yesterday, today and He was a member of the I. O. O. F. ble. 'two gangs of hands, of five each, pleasure to meet him. Dr. McDonald store. No. 14 Clinton ave. Residence, corner of forever. It is as true now as when our fath and Hebekuh lodge. The funeral was will be employed, and the work will never turns the poor from his door. Lansing A Rodgers streets St.Johns. Mich. to unite with all others engaged in the ers declared it in 1776. It is as binding upon held at the home April 7, 1899. con be continued night and day until com WM- HA'"KNS, M. D., Homedpalhic Phy- Wm. Kinley today as it was upon George CONSULTATION FREE. 7 7 siclan and Surgeon. Office over Heller s same pursuit, and thus monopolize the ducted by I. O. O. F., Rev. Holmes pleted. Tlie work of deepening and Bazaar. product, fix the price and save them Washington or Abruham Lincoln. Tin* only officiating. Interment in the Frink widening the creek will be commenced Those unable to call can address selves from loss. When all business powers of government the American |>eoplc cemetery. He leaves a father, moth at tlie junction of Stony and Bad R. A. J. WIGGINS, Physician and Sur can recognise are just powers and these pow er and two sisters to mourn their loss, Creeks, about eighty rods west of the DR. D. A. MCDONALD, D geon. Office south ot residence, on Spring enterprises are consolidated to resist ers rest upon tne consent of the governed." Mrs. H. Hostettler and Mrs. Ida May bridge on the Lansing road. While THE SPECIALIST, Street, St. Johns, Mich. 1244tf the baneful effects of the single gold —Senator Hoar. ______Ridenour, of St Johns. Wellington Flats, Grand Rapids. Mich R. s. e.GILL,a m.Physician and Surgeon. tills dredge is in thissection of country Office at residence, opposite court bouse, standard, it is probable that about five Itrief and Pointed. why would it not be well to improve Dwest. Office hours 1 to 4 p. m and 6 to 9 p. m. “ A standing army of 25.000 is large enough Mr*. Kate Randolph. 0-0 W00 0M 0,0~W '*?*■ $ 0%’0M people will flourish in the gold oligar Maple ltivery R. ERNEST SCHEMER. Physician and till the wealth of this country is willing to Mrs. Kate Randolph, wife of Lorenzo Surgeon. Office over C. Gruler’s store, chy and its subordinate trusts. The pay for it In an income tax." Randolph, died at her home in Durand List of Letter*. DFowler, Mich. i4«l ninety-five per cent, who are outside “Wealth In no generation has ever enno last Friday, April 7th, aged 59 years. Remaining in the Postoffice at St. Johns, \ KODAKS, ! Mich., April 11,1899: D. SQUAIR, ,W. D., Physician and of these great combinations may not bled a human being, or elevated a single Funeral Monday. Deceased wsis born • Surgeon Office, Second Floor in the in Ohio and came to Greenbush about Anderson. Mrs. Julia McCrosy, William HClinton Block. St. Johns. Mich. all become beggars, but they will be soul. Croesus has never hud a monument 38 years ago, where she resided many Adcan, Mabel Puck, Mrs. Eliza impoverished and will be compelled (o built to him." Beattie, Delbert Preston, II. years, ana won many warm friends Iionavan, Miss Lizzie Parmer. T. W. i Hand j Undertakers. serve the few in order to be allowed “ The difference between a politician and a who sympathize with the bereaved Gagnon, Publions spa yd. Mr. Judd statesman la that the latter plans and Illll. Sir*. A. W. Sherman. Mrs. Etta W. INGRAHAM, UNDERTAKER. Wal to eat the crumbs which fall from the family. She leaves a husband, two Honton, Sirs. Tillror Tubb, Miss Itertba ker Street East, St. Johns, Mich. 1403 schemes how lie can help the people, while S. tables of the rich. sons and two daughters to mourn her Jackson, Miss Carrie Warrlner. Miss Ella .1 0,: Cameras,7 0 the former plans and schemes how he can McDo Iuii . Edward Wooley, J. H. loss. Her maiden name was Heverlo, $ ---- AND ALL----- M Auctioneers. get the people to help him.” Morton, Win. and she was a sister of the late Mrs. ot A tk act of 10,000 acres at Fort Stan Almira Pierson, who died three years WILL H. BRUNSON, P. M. I AMATEUR SUPPLIES I OUIE BORON, AUCTIONEER.—1 am “ Whutdid it cost to run this government L prprepared to sell farm property, household ton, N. M., has been turned over to ago. Mrs. Randolph will l»e kindly furniture, and general merchandise, on mo6t under Thomas Jefferson'/ Fifty cents a head. remembered here for her untiring care Discovered lty a Woman. -inci .i: in no - favorable terms. I speak English, German the Marine Hospital Service as the In the last two years It has cost more than Another great discovery lias been and French. Orders through St. Johns post- ten dollars a head—fifty cents under Jeffer and devotion to that sister during her FLASH POWDER office will receive prompt und careful atten site of a sanitarium for the cure of con last Illness. ______made, and that, too, by a lady iu this tion. son and ten dollars under Mark Hanna. ’’— country. “ Disease fastened its clutch For Sale sumption. The plant to be erected Mm. Arinina Wilsey. at there will have all appliances known Congressman Lentz, of Ohio. es upon her and for seven years she On Saturday morning, April 8, oc withstood its severest tests, but her vi Hamilton’s f to science for the cure of this fatal The *■ Loot " Legislature. curred the death of Mrs Arinina Wil- tal organs were undermined and death disease, and will have the further ad Many attempts have been made to find a sey. one of tlie oldest pioneers of Olive seemed imminent. For three months vantage of the dry air of its location. proper name for this body of legislators; township. She went to bed the night she coughed incessantly, and could not Studio.... 1 iMISSMUI EMMONS i we have seen none so far that stumps It cor before seemingly as well sis usual, but sleep. She Dually discovered a way to ‘ SOPRANO. rj It should, and doubtless will, settle rectly. The record is now practlcully made was found (lead In her bed in the recovery, by purchasing of us a bottle 0% $0, 0MMM'MM00'0'M 0/00 0 0'0M':0'.0'M'M0. Voice Culture and Art of Singing. G the question whether the medical of a studied design to plunder the state treas morning. She was lying in a natural of Dr. King ’s New Discovery for Con TERHS ON APPLICATION. ury, -all done legally, of course. In other ORTGAGE HALE.—Default having Item .ft science of today is able to actually and position and died apparently without sumption. and was so much relieved on made in tlie conditions of u certain radically cure consumption, and if it words, it's legal plunder; the better defini a struggle. Armina Stowe 11 was born taking first dose, that she slept all Mmortgage, dated June l!*th. 1888, executed ■aby Residence, 305 So. Lansing St.. St. Johns, tion of tlie word, loot. So we say tlds coterie in Steuben county, N. Y.. June 1,1809. night; and with two bottles, has been Minnie A. Jenks to Hattie E. Thompson, and establishes that fact, simular institu of men should go down in history as the recorded June 20th, 1888. in the office of the and was united in marriage to David absolutely cured. Her nama is Mrs. Register of Deeds for Clinton county. Michi tions for the use of the great army of “ Loot" legislature of ’f>9.—Capital City Dem Wilsey July 31, 1887. They lived Luther Lutz.” Thus writes W. C. gan, In Liber 60 of Mortgages, on page 440, consumptives in this country will ocrat. in tlie state of New York one year, ! Ilammick & Co., of Shelby, N. C. which said mortgage was afterward, to-wit. I Trial bottles free at Fildew & Millman*s on the 5th day of June. 1801. duly assigned by Grand Trnnk Railway System. soon follow in satisfactory numbers. Extravagance In Public Expenditures. then moved to Michigan and located said Hattie K. Thompson to James II. Murry, The extravagance of congress is apparently upon section 20, township of Olive. Drug Store. Regular size 50c aud $1. hik I recorded in the office of the Register of Statistics show that tuberculosis, in Increasing more rapidly than the wealth of Five years later they moved to section j Every bottle guaranteed. Deeds for Clinton county, Michigan, June 8th, 1891. In Liber 73 of Mortgages, on page IN EFFECT APRIL lO, 1800. its various forms, is already on the the country. Owing to some extent to this 35, where she resided at the time of 246. which said mortgage was afterwards, to- decrease in the United States, and extravagance, the interest-bearing public her death. The first two winters she NOTICE. wit .mi t lie 4th flay of Aiigu-t. Is'.d. duly a — debt has increased in the last six years from was in Michigan she taught school in signed by thesaid James H. Murry to James there is ground for hoping that, under We, the undersigned, do hereby agree Haire, and recorded In the office of tin* Reg $.">h5,ono.ooo to few a log cabin now owned by E. I). Law the intelligent treatment of modern fit,086,000. Very congress j to refund the money on two 25 cent ister of Deeds for the county of Clinton. I). k M. DIVISION. men ever think of economy In public expen rence. InJ850 her husband went to ! bottles or boxes of Baxter’s Mandrake Michigan. Scptemlier isth. 1801, In Libor 73 of physicians, it will eventually become ditures. Their idea seems to be that as the California and was gone four years. Mortgages, on page 264, on which mortgage Bitters, if it fails to cure constipation, there is duo at tne date of tills notice tlie from one of most dreaded diseases, one government pays the bills. It doesn ’t make During this time she remained here biliousness, sick - headache, jaundice, stim of Three Hundred Seventy-three and 33- Wert-Bound thom St. Johns . of the least feared. any difference how great the extravagance looking after the interests of the farm loss of appetite, sour stomach, dyspep 100 (8373 33-100) Dollar*, besides an attorney is which is indulged in. —Pontiac Post. and caring for the little ones, endur sia, liver complaint or any of the dis fee of Fifteen (115) Dollars, provided in said No. 11—Morning Exp. to Gd. Haven, 10:47 am ing the privations and hardships of a Mortgage; ana no wit or proceedings atiaw No. 15— Mail and Chicago Exp. to Worthy of all Praise. eases for which it is recommended. It ot in < qulty baring been instituted t<> recov er In naming one of the battleships pioneer life without a murmur. any part of tlie debt secured by said mort Gd. Haven ...... 3:12 pm An exchunge has an article bestowing great ( is highly recommended as a spring Georgia, although no petition had As an illustration of how she bore tonic and blood purifier. Sold liquid in gage. No. 17 —Gd. Haven Exp. Connects at praise on tlie United States volunnteers Now, therefore, by virtue of tlie power of her share of pioneer burdens. Mrs. bottles and tablets in boxes. Price 25 Gd. Haven with Chicago Boats 7:5'* pm been sent from that state while they fighting In the Philippines. They deserve it. sale in said mo~tgagc contained, aud by Sta Wilsey has related, that shortly after cents for either. One package of either No. 19— Western Exp. to Gd. Haven 8:25 am They volunteered to fight Spain, but they tute in such case made and provided, notice were sent from a dozen other states, coming to this township Mr. Wilsey guaranteed to give satisfaction or money Is hereby given, that on Saturday, tlie 6th Non. 11.15,17, Dally except Sunday. bravely obey orders and turn their guns day of May. A. D. 1899, at one o ’clock in the Mr. McKinley is said to have been was taken sick and she went a dis refunded. No. 19. Daily. against another people. They are making a afternoon, at the west front door of the Court actuated solely by a desire to show tance of a mile for drinking water, did Sold by Travis & Baker, Fildew & House, In said county. In t he village of St. East -Bound . his appreciation of the courtesy with splendid record against discouraging con her cooking at a stump out of doors, Millman and A. O. Hunt. Johns. Michigan, there will lie sold ut public ditions. —Cincinnati Enquirer. had nothing better than a blanket for vendue, to the highest bidder, the land in No. 16— Detroit Exp. to Detroit and said mortgage descrilsd. viz: Lots number East...... —...... 8:25 am which he was treated during Ids re A Proof of Fitness. a door and sheet for a window, and two (2) ana three (3) in Itloek E of Stone's ad No. 20—Mail to Detroit ...... — 12:09 pm cent visit to that state. This is cred If tlie assessors do but go at the treasuries lay many a night trembling at the dition to the village of Ovid. Clinton county, Michigan, according to tlie recorded plat No. 22—Evening Exp. to Detroit and itable alike to the President and to of tlie railroads as they have at the treasury doleful howls of wolves, which made the darkness hideous with their music. BUSTER thereof. East...... -...... 5:22 pm the people of Georgia. The other of the stute, no other interest need pay a Dated February 8th, 1809. No. 18 —Eastern Exp. to Durund und dollar in taxes. The railways will have to A short time after they came here J. C. Flynn , JAMES HAIRE. names chosen were, for hattleshi|>s- Attorney for Assignee. Assignee East...... -...... 9:17 pm pay It all. In short, the new board at the Mr. Wilsey went to DeWitt to work Nob . 16. 20. 22, Daily except Sunday. Pennsylvania and New Jersey; for ar first crack at the state’s strong box has and Mrs. Wilsey would be alone from -SPASM0MT XIHOIIATE OHDKIi.-STATE OF M1CHI- No. 18, Dally. mored cruisers. West Virginia. Ne proved Its qualifications. —Detroit Journal. Monday morning till Saturday night, AT GAN. County of Clinton, **.: At a session and would not see a white person dur of the Probate Court for the County of Clin Thos . Bromi .et, Agent, braska, and California: for ordinary Clinton and Gratiot. ing that time. Saturday nights she ton. holden at the Probate Office, In tne Village E. II. II CORES, G. P. A T. Agt.. St.Johns. cruisers, Denver, Des Moines, Chatta of 8t. Johns, on Friday, tbe 7tb day of April, Chicago, Ill. Clinton county cast 4.717 votes for Bark- would start to meet her husband with In the year one thousand eight hundred nooga, Galveston, Tacoma, and Cleve worth and Grant, and Gratiot county cast a tire brand to keep the wolves away. and ninety-nine. for all candidates 5,7113. This will give Grat When thirteen years of age Mrs. Present, Hon. Chailes M Merrill, Judge of ROHATE ORDER —8TATE OF MICHI V land. ______Probate. GAN, County of Clinton, as.: At a session iot 12 delegates to the next senatorial con Wilsey experienced religion and unit In tho matter of tbe estate of ADAM Pof the Probate Court for the County of Clin It is dally becoming plainer to close vention and Clinton 9.—Gratiot Journal. ed withthe Presbyterian church. She WIRTH. deceased. George M. Wirth. execu ton, holden at the Probate Office, in the Village lias always been a much interested tor of tbe last will and testament of said de of St. Johns. onJMon.lay, the 20th day of Match, observers that Mr. McKinley and his Glorious News ceased having made application for the al in the year one thousand eight hundred and advisers do not regard next year’s cam and earnest worker In the church and lowance of his final account and for bla dis ninety-nine. Comes from Dr. D. B. Cargile, of it was always her ambition to have charge. Present. Hon Charles M. Merrill, Judge of paign as a republican walk-over. They Washita. I. T. He writes: “Four one near her. and she gave over $500 Thereupon It la ordered that Thursday, the Probate. ___ „ bottles of Electric Bitters has cured towards the building of the church In I wl*h to call tlie attention of the public to 4th day of May, A. I>. 1899. at one In the matter of the estate of AMELIA P. are diligently studying ways and Mrs. Brewer of scrofula, which bad the fact that1 will be at Kenyon ’s Feed Barn o'clock In the afternoon, be assigned for tbe HUNT, deceased. On reading and filing the means for coralling electoral votes South Olive which was named the on and after April l*t, 1899, every day. with examination of said account, at the Probate petition, duly verified, of William A. Bunt, caused her great suffering for years. Wilsey church in her honor. Office, in tbe Village of Ht. Johns praying that Seth Hunt or some other suita that they consider doubtful. The Terrible sores would break out on her my Black Percheron Stallion "BUSTER” And It is further ordered, that notice be ble person, may be appointed Administrator head and face, and the best doctors Grandma Wilsey was a kind neigh (record No. 18460; weight 1,850). Also my given to tbe persona Interested In said estate, of said estate. __ trip that Mr. McKinley is now arrang bor who was ever ready to help those Standard Bred Stallion "PASMONT,” with a of the time and place of said hearing, by Thereupon It Is ordered, that Thursday, ing to make this summer to the Pac could give no help; but her cure is com in need, and one who will be greatly causing aoopy of this order to he published the 13th day of April, A. D. 1H99, at plete and her health is excellent. ” racing record of 2:18*4; weight, 1,326. Ill* Id Thk Clinton Independent , a newspaper one o ’clock in the afternoon, be assigned for ific coast is one of the ways that has This shows what thousands have missed from our midst. She died at register No. I* 18065. The»e are two finely printed and circulating In said County of the bearing of said petIUon, at the Probate proved —that Electric Bitters is the best the advanced age of 89 years, 10 bred horses, and partle* who contemplate Clinton, for three successive weeks previous office In the village of 8t. Johns. been decided upon. They do not ex months and 7 days. Her husband to said day of hearing. And It Is further ordered, that notice lie pect to be able to carry Delaware, blood purifier known . It’s thesupreme breeding should see them and become ac CHARLES M. MERRILL. given to the persons Interested In said estate, remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, died 29 years ago and was burled In quainted with their breeding before brooding (A true copy.) Judge of Probate, of the time and place of said bearing, by Maryland, or Kentucky again, but ulcers, bolls and running sores. It the cemetery which bears his name. elsewhere. causing a copy of this order to be published To them were born three daughters In The Clinton Independent , a newspaper they hope for Kansas and Nebraska, stimulates liver, kidnevs and bowels, The Independent I Year printed and circulated in said County of Clin expels poisons, helps digestion, builds and only one, Mrs. E. S. Fltz, who res WM. BIRD, Proprietor, ton, for three successive weeks previous to both of which states are likely to be up the strength. Only 60 cents. Sold ides In this township, survives them. said day of hearing. visited on Mr. McKinley’s western The funeral was held Monday at the CHARLES M. MERRILL, by Fildew & Millman, Druggists. Michigan Farmer$I (A true copy). J udge of Probate trip. They are also beginning to re- Guaranteed. Wilsey church. St. Johns, Mich. *50 THE CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, APRIL 1$, 1899. — AGREEABLY SURPRISED. Twenty of the Lady anil Gentlemen Clerks Baking t roin Owosso Visit George II. Chap man's Beautiful (Store. La-st Tuesday evening twenty of the Royal lady and gentlemen clerks In 1). M. Powder Christian’s store. Owosso, spent an t Absolutely 'Pure hour and a half with their friend Geo. II. Chapman, formerly witli Mr. Chris Makes the food more delicious and wholesome tian. between trains, in viewing ills Do You Know handsome store. They expressed them woy At sakiwo eowosa co., new Town, ______selves as highly pleased with St. Johns, as far as they were able to see it, and Uneeda Biscuit? that their most sanguine expectations as to the beauty of his store were more It's time you got acquainted* KRt than realized. He served his company with delicate refreshments in (be It'll be a tie of friendship that dyspepsia will pretty rooms In the rear part of Ills bABOUT______PEOPLE. jgjI store, and they departed in high glee, never sever* ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦A**** and with a good opinion of St. Johns, us all visitors do. ______Uneeda Biscuit will agree with you and L. Grant wafc In Ovid Tuesday. Mrs. I. A. Mabee spent Sunday In Durand. Attorney E. H. Lyon was In Ovid Monday' C. C. Warner wus In Fowler Monday on bus TWENTY-FIVE you'll agree with them* Mrs. Frank G ruler, of Fowler, was Here yes iness. New Pledge* foran Addition of 115 Acre*of terday. Albert Tick was In Ovid the first of the Ground for tl><< Growing of Sugar You will, find them as good to-morrow as J. H. Fedewu was In ldnlii yesterday on week. Beet*. (nisi ness. Miss Dual Stevens, of Ionia, was home o.vor they are to-day, as good next week as they are John I hailing went to ltliacu yesterday Sunday. At the public meeting held in the morning. Otis Ftdler, of Ionia, was In St. Johns over corner store room of The Steel hotel to-morrow* Miss Anna Rocker, of Portland, was In town Sunday. last Saturday, twenty-five additional yesterday. Miss Mary Whetstone was in Fowler Satur persons to tlie list published last week, Lena and Marian Fisk went to Grand lJup- day last. pledged thirty-live more acres of land Royal purple and white* That's the package* ids yesterday. Prof. 1. N. Lynn was in Fowler Monday on for the experiment of growing sugar Attorney A. G. Shepard, of Ovid, was In St. business. beets. Mr. Allen, the representative Five cents* That's the price* Joints Tuesday. Mrt. Oliver Modulation is visiting ids par of the Alma factory, was there and Hezekiali Parks,of Pewamo, was here Tues ents here. interested those present upon the cul You should know day on business. Miss Nina Pennell spent Sunday with her ture of the crop. He gave them care parents at loida. George Beardslee, of Ovid, was here Tues ful and plain instructions as to how to W. L. Tallman, of Eagle, was here Friday day on business. proceed In the preparation of the night on business. .?. 9. Adams was In Owosso yesterday fore ground, planting and cultivation. L. Meade, of Durand, was in town Friday Those who are thinking of trying the noon on business. night on business. growing of beets may confer with E. F. Tl. Bush was In Fowler yesterday after F. E. Schmortz, of Ioniu. was here Saturduy P. Waldron, tills village, who will noon on business. morning on business. give them all desired information. Ed Dooling went to Detroit Tuesday, re J. C. Kruger, of Fowler, was in St. Joints turning last niirlit. Monday on business. LINKS Miss Ella Butler, of Grand Rapids, called 11. L. Kendrick was in Detroit Monday and on friends here yesterday. Tuesday on business. In Memory of Myron Young. Gdst E. and F. Platte, of Westphalia, were in Fred Hathaway went to Lansing Saturduy town yesterday on business. The dear old home is sad today. morning for two days. Percy Richardson, of Detroit, Is stopping And the flowers will bloom and die, Mrs. W. J. Dreggs went to Saginaw Monday with friends In St. Johns today. The grain of the fields will ripen, morning to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Waldron went to Detroit For the harvest Is drawing nigh. J. H. Fedewa was in Hastings Monday and yesterday morning to return today. 'Though the hand that planted the seed Tuesday attending court. Curtis Bradner and Sayers Hulse went to But the flowers lie loved to till lls gone I). Kaffee, of Grand Rapids, spent Sunday Buffalo last Saturday evening to secure em Will bloom to cheer the loved ones here, witli Miss Lucy Shlndorf. While dear Myron ’s bunds are still. ployment. Charles Merriflcld was in Ionia Monday Mrs. E. M. Eaton left yesterday morning The reaper has come and gathered the one and Tuesday on business. h Biscuit We loved to that home in the sky; for Lansing. She will also visit Elsie and Geo. Deltz, of Pewamo, was in St. Joints Sat But Ids work was well done — Alma before returning. urday morning on business. It was finished while young. Mrs. It. Albertson and granddaughter Lylle. H. G. Pulfrey spent Friday, and Saturday ot Oakley, are here as the guests of Mr. and Hi s reward Is a mansion on high. with friends in Grand Rapids. ***** Mrs. Albert Albertson. Peter Hulderman and wife, of Lansing, CONSULTATION and EXAMINATION FREE and Strictly Confidential Mrs. Jacob Williams, of Portland and late were in St. Johns over Sunduy. Dear Myron, our comfort, our hope in old of this piuee, was here over Sunday with her 11. L. Bassett went to Lansing Monday to Youi journey on earth la done; [age* But a blessed comfort we have In the b., s. co. daughter. Mrs. Roy Shutters. be gone a few days on business. Chits. A. Saekrider. of Owosso. representing J. O. Vincent, of Ovid, spent Sunday with thought The Celebrated Specialists of the That we’ll meet in the world to come. Dreyer Bros., of Chicago, merchant tailors, liis brother-in-law, Quurtus Scotney. was in town Monday on business. ______--P. G. Welter. Judge ltaboll held court in Mt. Pleasant for The KLONDYKK is far away. In fact, all American Medical and Surgical Institute of those golden hills are a good way off, or are Miss Merele Prpcunler, of Carson City, re Judge Dodds Monday and in Itliuea Tuesday. Card of Thanks. turned to her home Tuesday after a two only imaginary. There are always plenty of Mrs. L. Vauconsuut with her little son Leo, We desire to express our sincere thanks to Muskegon, Mich., will be at agents trying to get you to Invest in some weeks’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stevens. went to Detroit Saturday morning for u week. the kind friends who assisted us during the GOOD THING way off. and it is their busi Mrs. A. Williams, of Hillsdale, returned Mrs. W. Hinkley returned Saturday niorn- Illness of our beloved son and brother; also THE STEEL HOTEL. ST. JOHNS, ness to niuke it look bright. But don ’t be too yesterday morning to her home, having vis fast. See for yourselves. Your home dealer Ing.from u two weeks’ visit with friends in to the lodges of I. O. O. F. and Rebekab for wants your patrouuge and will always make ited with W. B. Smith and family since Mon Durand. beautiful floral offerings and assistance ren It an object Tor you to leave your money at day. Mrs. Adcll Williams, of Linden, Is the dered at the funeral, and to ull other friends home. Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, of Grand Rap I have one hundred Monuments of the lat guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. who bestowed tokens of love and esteem to Thursday, April 20. est. designs in MAKHI.K and Q KAN IT*, to ids, returned yesterduy ufternoon to their B. Smith. our beloved dead. select from. You can have them any size, home after a week spent with his mother, any design, any muteriul. and guaranteed, Miss Winnie Daboll returned to hhr duties Mit. and Mrs. B. F. Y oung , Office Hours from 9 a. m. to b n. m. Mrs. A. Williams. cheaper than Klondike gold, as cheap as anv at Ann Arbor Suturduy morning after a week Mr. and Mrs. H. H obtrtti .er, dealers ar dealer ’s agent cuii sell them. T. F. Morris went to Grand Haven yester spent at home. Mr. and Mrs. Murrett Ridenour . Come and see me day morning. He lias been staying at the Yours for your money, wood, hay corn and R. A. Moore was in Lansing the first of the home of his mother, Mrs. Reuben Forbes, in Important Notice. potatoes. week on business. He called oil Ills daughter Grcenbusb. all winter. Myrtelle at the M. A. C. Owing to their large and constantly Mrs. F. K. Perkins went to Kalamazoo yes F. F. MURDOCK, Mrs. (). A. Whitlock went to Kalumazoo increasing practice in this community terday morning to join Mrs. <>. A. Whitlock Opp PostolBee. ST. JOHNS, MICH Monday afternoon to remain indefinitely in the Drs. B. S. & Co., Physicians of the in Royal Circle work. They will visit other the Interest of Royal Circle work. American Medical and Surgical Insti I. J. Quigley, of Grand Rapids, traveling Mr. and Mrs. O. I). Goodenough returned tute, will contiuue to make regular representative for the Standard Varnish monthly visits to this city for another to their home in Lapeer after spending sev Works, New York,, was in St. Johns transact year. Those who have been treated eral days last week with Miss Loo Haller. FARMS. ing business Friday and Saturday, unsuccessfully by other physicians, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Lewis, of Byron, re- points before returning here. will have an opportunity to visit these turded to their home Monduy after a visit Adam Zimmerman and wife, of Waterloo. eminent specialists. Their cures are AND VILLAGE PROPERTY with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. O. Stevens. Canada, returned to their home yesterday remarkable. They are effected in cases A. W. Mehan and T. W. Hanson, of Muson, -----FOR----- morning after two weeks spent with his bro which seem utterly hopeless, and no were in St.Johns over Sunday the guests of one, no matter what his malady, should ther-in-law, Jacob Foerch, this village. Misses Muymc Emmons und Edna L. Frink. Richard Post and Wm. Cork ins, of Bengal, despair until after consulting these Miss Mina Stampliy, teacher in the and Ely Seifert, of St. Johns, were subpoenaed celebrated specialists. Every sufferer Shcpurdsville school, returned to that place on the George Seibert ease now pending at is invited to consult them in their pri Saturday noon after a week's vacation spent vate rooms at The Steel Hotel, St. Ithaca, and left for that place yesterday. with friends about here. Johns, Mich., Thursday, April 20, be Sale or Exchanie. Rev. H. A. Rose, who has been confined to Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Grove went to Grund tween 9 a. m. and 7p. m. One day Ills home in tills village for three weeks by Rapids Monday afternoon where they will only. Consultation free and strictly sickness, is able to la* out again and will re take the civil service examination, lie fora con fldentiaL ______sume Ids appointments in Bengal and Riley Streeter & Durkee have about 75 teacher in manual training and his wife for farms for sale of all sizes and kinds next Sunday. a kindergarten teacher. As the seaaon of the year when pneu Frank Patterson, of Ionia, was here Mon throughout t lie county besides lands D. B. Shepard, lute of Montana und now of monia, la grippe, sore throat, coughs, day and Tuesday visiting Ids parents. leav in Gratiot, Montcalm and Isabella Ovid, Ids former home, accompanied hy£his colds, catarrh, bronchitis and lung ing for Grand Rapids to take the examina counties and in other parts of the eldest daughter. Miss Nellie, spent last Sat troubles are to be guarded against, no tion for conductor on tin* G. R. & I. R. road. thing “ is a line substitute, ’ will “ an- state. Parties wishing to buy should urday and Sunday with his sisters, Mrs. E. L. He has been britkcman on tlds roud for a sw er the purpose. ” or is ” just as good ” call and see what we have to offer, as Yulciitinc and Mrs. U. S. Corbit. number of years. as One Minute Cough Cure. That is we have some great bargains in farm Mrs. P. Buck, Frank Buck and Miss Cora the one infallible remedy for all lung, lands. Collins left yesterday morning for Lapeer to ANNOUNCEMENTS. throat or bronchial troubles. Insist vig "We will give prices on a few of the attend the weddlngof Rotiert C. Buck to Miss orously upon having it if “ something many places we have to offer: Gertrude Wetherell, of near Lapeer. The Corps meeting Tuesday. April is. at ;i p. m. else” is offered you. C. E. V an Sicki .e. •300 will buy a good house and lot 3 ceremony took place yesterday afternoon, The L. L. C. will meet with Mrs. F. Faxon blocks west of head of Clinton Ave. Mr. Buck and Ids bride arriving in St. Johns Wednesday, April 19. $♦>50 will buy a tine house and lot 4 last evening. The Woman ’s Association of theCongrega block west of Clinton Ave. north. tional church will give a warm sugar social Charles Babcock and mother returned to at the corner rooms next Tuesday evening, Dr. F. B. Monroe, •400 buys a good two-story house 1 St. Johns last Tuesday evening after spend February IS, for 10 cents. WILL bB AT block south and 2 blocks west of Court ing two months In various parts of Florida The services ut the Congregational church House. and Georgia visiting different points of in next Sunday evening will be omitted. In •850 will buy a tine dwelling house terest. Both give evidence of improvement stead the pastor. Rev. Arie Rinkhorst. will * block west of north Clinton Ave. address the C. E. society at 6 p. m.. Subject: Steel Hotel Wed., May 10,1899 in health. Mr. Babcock will remain here for *• The power of consecrated youthful energy. ’’ $450 will buy a tine house and barn, a time and then return to his business In the All are Invited to attend this service. The HE CURES AFTER OTHERS FAIL. with two lots, on Lansing street, north far west. subject of the morning service will be “Paul .' of railroad. Gratitude for Ills call to the ministry.” Mr. The Most Snccessful end 5clentific Treatment of All Diseases and Weak Blnkhorst expects to arrive In St. Johns $750 buys n new house, barn and two- Friday, April 14. nesses of Mankind Possible to Obtain. lots on the east side of town. $900 will buy one of the finest houses- The most widely nnd fa vfrnbly known Specialist in the United States. His long expert Plow Shoes $1.25. Woodruff & Tromp <*nce, remarkable skill and universal success in the largest hospitals in the world enables and barns, withtine shade, in Emmons- hi in to (real all CHHON1U. NERVOUS, SKIN and BLOOD Diseases upon the latest sclen I ville. LUlo principles, and entitles bltn to the full confidence of the afflicted everywhere. l\n nTTM A W has no superior In diagnosing ami treating diseases nnd de- Hesides this we have money to loan tMmi M. L'sN* '-/Z forrnltles. Medical and Surgical Diseases, Acute and Chronic at a very low rate of interest on real (’atarrli. Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat and Lungs, Dyspepsia, Bright's Disease, estate security. THLRE'Z A pans Diatietes. Kidney, Liver, Bladder, Chronic Female nnd Sexual Dlseaaes speedily cured by treatment that has never failed In thousands of eases that had been pronounced beyond STREETER & DURKEE, (Umwq that Shoes m Dope. Many people meet death every year who might have beeu restored to perfect health hud they placeded their cases in the bauds of experts. Office on Second Floor, Head of Clin BBiV/S MADS IMPORTANT TO LADIES.—DR. OTTMAN, after yearsof ex perience, has discovered ton Avenue. West Side. En J A LtWJi thee gr
be at all.” They despise what they only In time to enter the golden city. M EX ICO'S PROSPERITY. organization ” in 1900? As a serious THE '“FIFTY CENT DOLLAR/* TALMAGE’S SERMON. call the apostolic creed; but If their We want all the surgeons to fix our and sincere Democrat, Chairman Jones The Chicago Tribune and the rest of own creed were written out, it would hand up. Let them bring on all the is "entirely Bure” that the Chicago the Gold Buga have much to say about "A STOUT GRASP" LAST SUN read like this: "I believe in nothing lint and all the bandages and all the EVERY INDUSTRY ENJOYING A platform will have to be amplified and 60-cent dollars —Just as though there the maker of heaven and earth, and in salve, for our band Is hurt, while STEADY BOOM. added to in 1900. On the other hand, DAY’S SUBJECT. was such a thing—and that they are nothing which it hath sent, which Eleazar does not know his hand Is he is "entirely sure” that none of the principles enunciated in that platform mighty dangerous. The Tribune man nothing was born of nothing, and hurt. “His hand clave unto the Fre* Silver le Frtvlng a Hlreelng to From Borond Hook of Rumuel, Chapter which nothing was dead and burled sword. ” will be retired or obscured: the Demo will write a flaming editorial about 50- Oar Friend* Aero** tlie Klo Urand — cent dollars, and go right out and push ulll. Verso 10, as Follows: "And Ills and descended Into nothing, and arose As I look at Eleazar’s hand, I come cratic masses will not permit it. The Oar l'»pit»llit» Not Afraid of Their one of them on the unsuspecting lunch- Hand Clara Unto the hwordr ’—David from nothing, and now sitteth at the to the conclusion that he has done a exigencies that drew out the declara "Cheep Dollar*. ” counter man for 100 cents. Neither h» and the FUllUtlne*. right hand of nothing, from which it great deal of hard hitting. I am not tions of that platform are still press will come to Judge nothing. I be surprised when I see that these four ing upon the people; the evils for nor his allies ever saw a 50-cent dollar. which the platform prescribed a rem What a glorious thing to preach the lieve in the holy agnostic church and men—Eleazar and his three compan The "protection ” now enjoyed by Mexico is of a kind that even the free edy still exist; and some of them have Cannot these men be made to under Gospel! Some suppose that because I in the communion of nothingarians, ions —drove back the army of Philis trader cannot logically or fairly ob become so formidable as to threaten stand that the value of the material have resigned a fixed pastorate I will and In the forgiveness of nothing, and tines, that Eleazar'B sword clave to his the resurrection of nothing, and in the hand, for every time he struck an en ject to. The free-trader opposes a pro every legitimate business in which in a dollar 1b made of is one thing, and cease to preach. No, No. I expect to tective tariff because, as he claims dividual capital and energy find a its value as money —as a dollar, after preach more than I ever have. If the life that never Bhall be. Amen!” That emy with one end of the sword, the is the creed of tens of thousands of other end of the sword wounded him. (and Justly in some cases) it unduly profit. Now, we need not inform Ed the government has monetized it and Lord will, four times as much, though raises the prices of certain things for itor Watterson that the trust question made it a dollar —is another thing? A in manifold places. I would not dare people in ibis day. If you have a mind When he took hold of the sword, the to adopt such a theory, I will not. “I sword took hold of him. the benefit of certain classes or indi involves the money question. gold dollar, a silver dollar and a paper to halt with such opportunity to de viduals. But the silver standard in dollar all hare the same purchasing clare the truth through the ear to au believe in God the Father Almighty. Mexico protects and builds up the in No law can reach or restrain the power, and each passes as a dollar. diences, and to the eye through the Maker of heaven and earth, and in ANCIENT CITY IN KENTUCKY. dustries of the country without rais trusts; they are more powerful than The material they are made of varies printing press. And here we have a Jesus Christ, and in the holy Catholic ing the price. It operates in this the law; and the statutes aimed at widely in value, but the value of the stirring theme put before us by the church, and in the communion of Evidence Found Near Carlisle of a Pre way. When a Mexican importer buys them He dead. The only way to reach material a dollar is made of does not prophet. saints, and in the life everlasting. historic Town. goods in England he must pay for them or to render their baleful influ determine its value as money. A great general of King David was Amen.” Oh, when I see Eleazar taking In the course of excavations in them in gold, and in order to get the such a stout grip of the sword in the ence impotent is to increase the avail Eleazar, the hero of the text. The search of water in the vicinity of Blue gold he must exchange his silver dol It is the fact that it is one of our Philistines opened battle against him. battle against 6in and for righteous Lick Springs, near Carlisle, Ky., inter able supply of money, so that individ lars for it at the rate of about $10 to units of account —is a dollar —that and his troops retreated. The cowards ness. I come to the conclusion that we esting discoveries have Just been re ual enterprise and energy may be able the pound sterling, 1. e., $2 of silver for gives it its value as money. Standing fled. Eleazar and three of his com ought to take a stouter grip of God ’s ported which indicate that a large town to secure the sinews necessary to carry $1 of gold. Compared with gold his by itself, the government ’s making a rades went into the battle and swept eternal truth—the sword of righteous was once located on the site in some on their business. If that is not the silver has fallen one-half. The prices dollar, and making it legal tender, the field, for four men with God on ness. prehistoric period long before the mas remedy, then there is none other, and of the goods have also fallen, but not confers no value on such dollars, nor their side are stronger than a whole As I look at Eleazar’s hand I also todon became extinct, thousands of Editor Watterson will find a new and so much as the silver. The classes of does it attempt to. It simply makes it regiment with God against them. notice his spirit of self-forgetfulness. years ago. The finds were buried quite more reasonable basis for his gloom. goods which Mexico imports mostly money —a dollar —and legal tender. "Fall back!" shouted the commander He did not notice that the hilt of the deep, owing to the fact that Blue Lick (manufactures) have only fallen from We do not for a moment' believe that But the moment it becomes a dollar of the Philistine army. The cry ran sword was eating through the palm of Springs and Big Bone Springs are sit 35 to 40 per cent while the silver has Cnairman Jones, in his anxiety to dis there is an Instant and overwhelming along the host: "Fall back!” Eleazar. his hand. He did not know it hurt uated in quite low ground, and are dropped 50. Hence In order to keep cover the attitude of the Democratic demand for it on the part of our sev having swept the field, throws himself him. As he went out into the conflict subject to overflow from the Ohio every even, when the Importer sells them in party of New York state, confined his on the ground to rest; but the muscles he was so anxious for the victory he spring. Each overflow has caused the Mexican market for silver he must circular letter to the recalcitrant del enty-one millions of people to transact and sinews of his hand had been so forgot himself, and that hilt might go alluvial soil to cover the deposits raise the price 20 to 30 per cent. Rath egates who withdrew from the Chicago their business —they are all toiling to get those dollars. long bent around the hilt of his sword ever so deeply into the palm of his deeper and deeper. Last summer, from er than pay these higher prices the convention. Such a course would be that the hilt was Imbedded in the hand, it could not disturb him. "His some unaccountable reason, Blue Lick Mexicans, or foreigners in Mexico, a direct insult to the strong and en flesh, and the gold wire of the hilt had hand clave unto the sword. ” O, my Springs almost ceased to flow, and the build factories and go to turning out thusiastic following which the party It is this terrific and constant de ‘broken through the skin of the palm brothers and sisters, let us go into the owners had to take recourse to a vein the same class of goods, which can be had in New York in 1896. mand for money that gives such dol of the hand, and he could not drop this Christian conflict with the spirit of emanating from the opposite Bide of sold for less than the price of the im lars all their value as money, and not sword which he had so gallantly wield self-abnegation. Who cares whether the river. Disconcerted at their loss, ported article. The difference in ex In the midst of his gloom, Editor the value of the material they are made ed. "His hand clave unto the sword. ” the world praises us or denounces us? they began to cudgel their wits in the change, that is, the difference in value Watterson gives us a bird ’s-eye view of of. Give us a rest from this 50-cent That Is wliat I call magnificent fight What do we care for misrepresentation, hope of restoring their lost fountain. between gold and silver, produces a the disasters that have attended the dollar nonsense! The amount of value ing for the Lord God of Israel. And or abuse, or persecution in a conflict Pumps from various places were put veritable paradox: The foreign article Democratic party since the war; and In our dollars is shown in the general we want more of it. like this? Let us forget ourselves. to work, and where formerly a vast, is kept out as a tariff wall, and at the it surely is a sorrowful spectacle. We range of prices of commodities —wheat, I propose to show you how Eleazar That man who is afraid of getting his strong stream that would defy any same time the price is lowered. This agree with Editor Watterson that these cotton, etc.—and is determined by the took hold of the sword and how the hand hurt will never kill a Philistine. known pump flowed forth, these hand operates to the benefit of all classes disasters were due to bad leadership, quantity of money in circulation among sword took hold of Eleazar. I look at Who cares whether you get hurt or not pumps took the water away. In the except a few importers. When Mex and any sensible Democrat can put his the people, as compared with popula Eleazar’s hand, and I come to the con if you get the victory? Oh, how many course of the excavations they began ico exports her own products, the pro finger on the source and fountain of tion and business. As Ricardo, the clusion that he took the sword with Christians there are who are all the to find at the depth of about eight feet cess is reversed. She sells them for the trouble. It was the result of the great gold standard authority, says: a very tight grip. The cowards who time worrying about the way the world skeletons of deer, elk and buffalo, in gold at lower prices than formerly, but surrender of Democratic delegates “The value of money in any country is fled had no trouble in dropping their treats them. They are so tired, and some the bones and horns being in the prices have not fallen quite so from the east who represented Repub determined by the amount existing. ” swords. As they fly over the rocks I they are so abused, and they are so a splendid state of preservation. Lower much as the gold prices of her silver. lican states. It was the result of dodg That commodities would rise or fall in hear their swords clanging in every di tempted, when Eleazar did not think down they were astonished to come So when she exchanges products for ing and hedging and evading impor price, in proportion to the increase or gold and then exchanges the gold for rection. It is easy enough for them to whether be had a hand, or an arm, or upon bones of colossal proportions, tant issues, and it finally ended in a diminution of money, I assume as a silver she has more of It than she for drop their swords. But Eleazar’s hand a foot. All he warned was victory. those of a monster mastodon that division of the party in the south. fact that is incontrovertible. ” We see how men forget themselves would tower above the elephant as the merly received, and In Mexico, so far This division was, in the main, a good GEORGE PRENTISS. clave unto the sword. In this Chris as native products are concerned, this tian conflict we want a tighter grip of in worldly achievement. We have elephant does above the hog. A tusk thing, for it aroused the Democratic silver 1b as good, dollar for dollar, as it was exhumed which must have been masses and demonstrated to them the An loalde View. the Gospel weapons, a tighter gra 3p of often seen men who, in order to aver was. Thus the gold premium oper ten feet long. It was taken out in two necessities of taking the affairs of Some time ago one of the directors the two-edged sword of the truth. It achieve worldly success, will forget all ates to diminish imports and Increase makes me sick to see these Christian physical fatigue and all annoyance and sections, a part of the middle crum their party out of the hands of falsa of the glucose trust, which belongs to bling so that it could not be preserved. exports with the inevitable result of the family of “industrials, ” gave to a people who hold only a part of the all obstacle. Just after the batte of building up and developing the inter leaders in the east. And 1896 was the truth, and let the rest of the truth go, Yorktown, in the American Revolu It is eight to ten inches in diameter, year of the revolution. If any political reporter an idea of the methods em and must, to Judge from the angle of nal resources of the country. Every ployed by his concern. He said: bo that the Philistines, seeing the loos tion. a musician, wounded, was told he Item of authentic news that comes platform was ever made by the direct ened grasp, wrench the whole sword must have his limbs amputated, and curvature, have been a section midway voice of the people, it was that plat "There is not at this time a bushel between the points of the tusks and from Mexico shows beyond all con of corn being ground by any concern away from them. The only safe thing they were about to fasten him to the troversy the unexampled prosperity form. If any candidate was ever for us to do is to put our thumb an tae surgeon ’s table—for it was long be their articulation with a socket. Frag chosen by the Democratic masses, Mr. except those of our company. We or ments of various bones were examined, of that country. We advert to the mat Book of Genesis and sweep our hand fore the merciful discovery of anaes Bryan is that candidate. Not for forty ganized, taking in five plants, only one all of gigantic size, and as a space of a ter not because we believe that free of which was profitable. We are now around the Book until the New Ti'Ro- thetics. He said, "No, don ’t fasten me years had the party issued so complete few feet only was excavated, further coinage in this country would make ment comes into the palm, and keep < n to that table; get me a violin. ” A a declaration of Democratic principles. operating them at a profit. We are work will no doubt bring to view much our currency exclusively silver. As sweeping our hand around he P< <*k violin was brought to him, and he Editor Watterson, however, seems to operating on the policy that the ab more of interest and value from this frequently stated, we have no doubt solute, bed rock basis for the success until the tips of the fingers clutch at said: "Now go to work as I begin to have an idea that the Democratic new mastodon graveyard. These mas that the great area, financial strength ful conduct of an industrial company the words: "In the beginning God play,” and for forty minutes, during masses had no hand in the affair. todon bones were at a depth of about and resources of the United States such as ours is to be able to sell its created the heavens and the earth.” the awful pangs of amputation, he ♦twelve feet. Lying immediately under would be fully equal to the task of product at a price which, while render I like an infidel a great deal better moved not a muscle nor dropped a maintaining the two metals, at a par Where he could have picked up such note, while he played some sweet tune. a stratum of solid gravel. Just under ing a profit, is still unprofitable to than I do one of these namby-pamby ity. We are simply pointing out the a notion It is impossible to conceive. competitors. We are doing just that Oh, is it not strange that with the this came the greatest surprise of all. Christians who hold a part of the truth absurdity of the oft repeated but nev There were very few Democratic county thing. We are in business for a long music of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Here at a depth of about fourteen feet and let the rest go. By miracle, God er verified claim that if our currency conventions or mass-meetings in 1896 pull. On a ten-year run we might and with this grand march of the a symmetrical stone pavement, evi preserved this Bible Just as it is, and it dently the work of man, man ante should become exclusively silver, we preliminary to the Chicago convention have raised prices, made $5,000,000 the church militant on the way to become is a Damascus blade. The severest ».est dating the mastodon and the Indian. would be ruined. that did not announce and demand the first year, $2,500,000 the next, $1,000,- the church triumphant, we cannot for to which a sword can be put in a sword It was systematically laid; It had been most vital declarations to be found in 000 the next, and down to nothing at get ourselves and forget all pang and STILL IN THE DEPTHS. factory is to wind the blade around a quarried; the under side of the stones the platform. And this was done in the end of ten years. It is better to gun-barrel like a ribbon, and then all sorrow and all persecution and all were in the rough, while the top was Our long-time friend Henry Watter- the face of the tremendous Influence bo moderate and earn $2,000,000 a perturbation. when the sword is let loose it flies lack more smooth, Just as the stones form son continues to be in deep trouble of the Cleveland administration, and in year for ten years, which would be We know what men accomplish to its own shape. So the sword of ing the pavement of little villages. with respect to the immediate future spite of the fact that many of the most $20,000,000 in profits against a loss of God ’s truth has been fully tested, and under worldly opposition. Men do not There was one stone about two feet of the Democratic party. He was not Influential leaders of the party “looked $10,000,000 the other way. We did for It is bent this way and that way, and shrink back for antagonism, or for long and of four or five inches thick worried in 1896, for he was then in the other way" and tried to stem the a short time make the mistake in the that way, but it always comes back to hardship. You have admired Pres ness that had a margin of seven or the vineyards of sunny France, or tide. Why should Mr. lVatterson sup beginning of putting the price too its own shape. Think of it! A Book cott ’s "Conquest of Mexico,” as bril eight inches as unworn as the under gazing upon the frowning Alpine peaks pose that the Chicago platform as it high, but it did not last long. We written near nineteen centuries ago, liant and beautiful a history as was side. This unworn side was evidently in Switzerland. He was happy and is will be reaffirmed and the whole have abolished the rebate system and and come of it thousands of years ago, ever written; but some of you may not covered with another stone or piece of contented then, for he had gone matter left there? There will be a are doing a straight, clean business on and yet in our time the average sale of know under what disadvantages it was timber. This walk of the ancients to abroad to escape the turmoil and con new draft of that document, and while the merits of our product and price, this Book is more than twenty thou written—that "Conquest of Mexico ”— the springs was followed but a few fusion of a political campaign; but the principles will be left intact, the and. best of all, we have on this basis sand copies every week, and more than for Prescott was totally blind, and he tiet, so further excavations may re that happiness was most dearly bought, old declarations will be amplified to cleaned up all competitors. ” a million copies a year. I say now had two pieces of wood parallel to each veal more of interest. —Philadelphia for since his return to his own, his fit existing conditions, and new ones "Best of nil, we have on this basis that a Book which is divinely inspired other fastened, and totally blind, with Times. native land, its sweeping shores. Its added to meet the exigencies. But even cleaned up all competitors!" This re and divinely kept and divinely scat his pen between those pieces of wood shining strand, he has gone down, as this statement will not lift the gloom sult, therefore, is better than profits, he wrote, the stroke against one piece it were into the very bowels of pro better than any other kind of success, tered is a weapon worth holding a GUARDING THE POPE. in which Edditor Watterson gropes. tight grip of. Bishop Colenso will of wood telling how far the pen must found gloom, says the Atlanta Con He wants us to go hack to the Democ this cleaning up of competitors. That go in one way, the stroke against the come along and try to wrench out of The most Important person In at stitution. We referred to this matter racy of Tilden; but the truth is we is to say, it is the end and aim of other piece of wood telling how far your hand the five books of Moses, and tendance on the pope is Pio Centra, a while ago, and administered such have a better brand —the Democracy trusts to destroy the business of indi the pen must go the other way. Oh, Strauss will come along and try to the body servant of the aged pontiff. comfort and consolation as we hap of Jefferson and Jackson. viduals with small capital, put them how much men will endure for worldly wrench out of your hand the miracles, He is more than a privileged servant; pened to have at hand. The effort into the hands of receivers, close their knowledge and for worldly success, was either not brought to Editor Wat- and Renan will come along and try to he is a constant companion, sleeping doors, and leave their employes out of and yet how little we endure for Jesus terson's attention, or his state of mind Kmbalmed Beef Ncandnl. work. —Atlanta Constitution. wrench out of your hand the entire life in an adjoining chamber, with so thin Christ. How many Christians there was too serious to respond to it, for we The army beef court of inquiry has of the Lord Jesus Christ, and your as a partition betwixt them that he can are that go around saying, “O my find him still in a state of gloom made some discoveries which indicate sociates in the office or the factory or hear the pope's breathing. At all Low Price* for Farm*. hand. O my hand, my hurt hand; dreadful to contemplate. It seems that that it is not Gen. Miles, nor sensa Farms at forced sales in the coun the banking house will try to wrench times, too, he can keep surveilance by tional newspapers, nor jealous foreign out of your hand the entire Bible; but don ’t you see there Is blood on the Senator Jones, chairman of the na try around Philadelphia appear to be hand, and there is blood on the the aid of a little glass window which tional Democratic committee, has ad ers that some of the packers of this in the strength of the Lord God of Is at the head of the bed; while by bringing very low prices. In Honey- sword? ” while Eleazar, with the hilt dressed a circular letter to the mem country need fear as injurious to their brook, Chester county, an assignee has Israel, and with Eleazar’s grip hold on means of a telephone he is in commun imbedded in the flesh of his right hand, bers of the New York delegation in trade, but their own dishonest and ab sold a farm of 126 acres for $30 per to it. You give up the Bible, you give ication with Prof. Lapponf, the doc solutely criminal methods. How one up any part of it, and you give up par does not know It. the last national convention —the dele acre, and another in the same town tor, who lives out of the Vatican. gation, as our readers will remember, Kansas City house can escape condign ship. size not stated, for $29 per acre. don and peace and life and heaven. Must I be carried to the skies Besides this eminent physician there with few exceptions, seceded from the punishment, if Justice be done, does The Townsend Walter farm, near West Do not be ashamed, young man, to On flowery beds of ease. are two assistant doctors who live in not yet appear. It was shown by com have the world know that you are a party when the platform was adopted. Chester. 185 acres, a very fine estate, While others fought to win the prize, the palace and have the care of the Chairman Jones says that in view of petent testimony that the Armour friend of the Bible. This Book is the was offered at public sale by the as Or sailed through blocdy seas? health of the 500 bou Is comprising the Packing company had furnished the friend of all that is good, and it is the the fact that the Democratic party in signees, October 19, but only $70.75 an population of the Vatican. In the days New York in 1896 "did not give the sworn enemy of all that is bad. An What have we suffered in compari army a lot of rotten canned beef, sev acre offered, and it was withdrawn. Chicago platform unanimous support, ” eloquent writer recently gives «u in son with those who expired with suf of Pius I3f. there were many more eral carloads of which were condemned The Doylestown Intelligencer reports he is anxious to know what these del focation. or were burned, or were who made their abode there. at Jacksonville and Mobile and re the recent sale of two farms in Sole- cident of a very b-.u man who stood in egates think "is likely to be the atti a cell of a Western prison. This crim chopped to pieces for the truth's sake? By an arrangement between the po turned to the company at Kansas City. bury township—one of the richest sec lice and the Vatican authorities a win tude of the party In New York state It was shown that as to much of this tions of Bucks county —at $20 and $15 inal had gone through all styles of We talk of the persecution of olden on this question in the coming na crime, and he was there waiting for times. There is Just as much persecu dow next the papal apartments Is kept condemned beef new labels were pasted per acre, respectively. It suggests that open during the day and closed at tional convention, ” and to this he on the cans containing it and these the assessors ’ valuation for tax pur the gallows. The convict standing tion going on now in various ways. In adds the statement: there at the window of the cell, this 1849, in Madagascar, eighteen m?n night with a lighted lamp behind it. were placed in the general stock. The poses will have to be lowered. —Phil The shutting of the window in the day manager testified that a large part of adelphia Manufacturer. writer says, "looked out and declared, were put to death for Christ’s sake. "My own impression is that the feel ’I am an infidel. ’ He said that to all They were to be hurled over the rocks, or the putting out of the light means it was shipped to a foreign government, Here is another splendid opening that something unusual has happened, ing is overwhelming in the party in and explained its reappearance in the for some gold standard orator. He the men and women and children who in order to make their death the more the south and west in favor of a prac and that help is required. When the United States army by saying that can take the above item for a text, happened to be gathered there, *1 am dreadful in anticipation, they were tical reaffirmation of the Chicago plat pope is ill this singular sign would some of the cans likely found their and a la Atkinson and Aldredge, he an infidel. ’” and the eloquent writer put in baskets and swung to and fro form. ” Editor Watterson couples this way back to the United States and can paint a golden picture of the beau says: "Every man and woman there over the precipice that they might see mean that he la dead. An Italian circular letter with Mr. Bryan’s reply believed him.” And the writer goes sentinel is constantly watching this were probably accepted by this govern ties of low prices. They can no doubt how many hundred feet they wculd to Perry Belmont ’s Invitation, and entirely remove the sting and discom on to say: "If he had stood there say have to be dashed down, and while window. This, however, did not pre succeeds in making a weighty addition ment! The Armour Packing company ing, ‘I am a Christian,’ every man and vent the mistake of Gen. Della Rocca, contributed very liberally to. Mark fort of a "forced sale,” by showing they were swinging in these baskets to his load of troubles. "Why,” he how advantageous it was to the pur woman would have said: ‘He is a under secretary of state in the Crispl Hanna's national honor swindle in over the rocks they sang: asks, "should Chairman Jones raise chaser to be able to buy it cheap. liar!’ ” cabinet, who announced in the house any question about the Chicago plat 1896. the death of Pius IX. five hours before When a farmer has tolled for years im This Bible is the sworn enemy of all Jesus, lover of my soul, form if he were entirely sure that Its proving and beautifying a farm and that is wrong, and it is the friend of all Let me to thy bosom fly. it took place. application in 1900 will serve all the Strictly ■ Republican Trait. From the Utica Observer: President then is forced to sell it for 30, 40 or that is good. Oh, hold on it! Do not While the billows near me roll, ends of a great party organization? ” 50 per cent less than he gave for it, take part of it and throw the rest While the tempest still is high. Divorced. Well, while we are not able to per McKinley is taking a mul-winter vaca tion In the sunny south. We are glad the accruing benefits should be made away. Hold on to all of it. There are Mrs. D’Cree, of Chicago —Is he her ceive the practical wisdom of address the subject of a glowing eulogy by to say that we have not observed In a so many people now who do not know. Then they were dashed down to husband? Mrs. A. P. Cante (also of ing a circular letter to men whose re somebody. It is. however, beyond the single newspaper any criticism such as You ask them if the soul is Immortal, death. Oh, how much others have en that place)—Well, rather her has been, sponses could be written out before scope of our genius, and the whole used to be hurled at Cleveland when ajd they say: “I guess It is; I don ’t dured for Christ, and how little we en I should say.—Philadelphia North hand by Chairman Jones himself, why matter Is therefore referred to the know. Perhaps it is, perhaps It Isn ’t.” dure for Christ. We want to ride to American. should Editor Watterson suppose that ever that gentleman would leave humorons financier of the “Lone Star Washington for a rest. The distinc Is the Bible true? "Well, perhaps It heaven in a Pullman sleeping car, our Chairman Jones or any other serious State,” Judge Aldredge. Ib, and perhaps it isn ’t. Perhaps it feet on soft plush the bed made up The flesh of alligators tastes very and sincere Democrat is "entirely tion of president-baiting belongs ex Conscience enables people to feel may be, figuratively, and perhaps it early so we can siccr> all the way, the like veal, and is regarded as a delicacy sure” that the Chicago platform will clusively to the Jaundiced Republican may be partly, s«d perhars It may not h1*** pester r.f t'=r-•* tr; wake ua up by many people in India. "serve all the ends of a great party press. sorry when they're found out ' CLINTON independ : THUB8DAY, APRIL 13, 1899
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. Germans are Offended. After receiving Mr. White, the U. 8 . ambassador, and Sir Frank Lascelles, LESSON III. APRIL 10, JOHN, the British ambassador, last week, and CHAP. 13: 1-17 . explaining to them Germany's attitude Any Girl Can Tell regarding Samoa, Emperor William Principal Text—1“l Have Given You an sent instructions to the German am A physici&n v«ho makes the Example”—John IS: 10—Jesus Teach bassadors in London and Washington test and is honest about it can ing Humility—Explanatory Notee and to the general effect that Germany con tell you that, in many cases,the siders the new government in Samoa Paragraphs. numbeT of red corpuscles in the illegal and the action of the British blood is doubled after a coutsc and Americans a clear violation of the of treatment with Dt Williams' L Now before the feaat of the pass- Samoan act. The report of the be Pink Pills for Pale People. over. That Is, Immediately before; Just havior of Admiral Kautz toward the as he was about to sit down with his dis That this means good blood ciples to the Paschal feast.—Abbott. This German cruiser Falke has given um may not be entirely clear from Is simply a note of the time and place. brage throughout the empire and it is When Jesus knew, R. V., Jesus knowing, considered certain that, if the report the doctor's statement, but any the verb being In the participial form, as is confirmed, the United States will girl who has tried the pill* can tell1 In the following phrase ‘‘having loved." you that it means Ted lips. bTight i 2. "And supper being enaeu." The R. readily admit Germany’s right to satis V. is more correct here, during supper. faction and will repair Admiral Kautz’s eyes, good appetite, absence of The original phrase Is, "and supper hav error ’s. It is hoped, however, that the headache, and that it trans ing been begun, ” or served. But the best accounts are exaggerated. forms the pale and sallow girl reading in the Greek Is in the present into a maiden who glows with tense, "and supper being," while It was Slain by Rioters. In being, during its progress. "The devil the beauty which perfect health having now (already) put Into the heart,” In a riot which broke out on the alone can give. etc. There was still hope for Judas, since main streets of 1’ana, Ill., in front of he was not so utterly lost as to plan his the telegraph office, between white Mothers whose daughters treachery all by himself. und black miners, in which deputy gTow debilitated as they pass I. "Jesus knowing." Fully conscious rrom giTlhood into womanhood that be was the Son of God, with all sheriffs took part, five men and one power and glory, to which he was soon woman were killed. Nine persons shoul a not neglect the pill best to return. This verse sets before us the were wounded, several so seriously that adapted foT this particular ill. Infinite condescension of Jesus, and re inforces the lesson of the act that fol they will probably die. The cause of lows. the riot was the calling out of 100 dep Frank B. Trout, of 103 Griswold Ave., Detroit, Mich., says: "At the f. “He rlseth from supper.” This was uty sheriffs in the Flatham and Pen- age of fourteen we had to take our daughter from school on account of ill the Passover Supper, not the Lord ’s Sup well mining districts to protect sev health. She weighed only 90 pounds, was pale and allow and the doctors per, which was instituted later in the said she had anemia. Finally we gave her Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for evening. eral families of Negroes that were en Nk People. When she had taken two boxes she was strong enough to "Laid aside his garments . . . and deavoring to load household effects leave her bed, and in less than six months was something like herself. girded himself." "Oriental garments are preparatory to leaving for Iowa. The To-dsy she is entirely cured, and Is a big, strong, healthy girl, weighing much the same now as in the days of Jesus. Over the drawers and the trous goods they were moving were said to 130 pounds, and has never had s sick day since."—Dtirtil Evening Newt. ers and the sblrt, and perhapB over the belong to the Pana Coal Co., who had vest and the kuftan, —like a dressing- placed guards over their property to The genuine Dt.Y filli^ms" Pink Pills for P*l« People tu gown. —are worn loose, flowing robes, prevent the Negroes from getting which must be laid aside when one has Sold only in pttkAgc*. thf#wT*pp«T tlw&y* bearing any special service to perform. ” away with it. the fullt... name.------At ^|| aTwggi* t* f 0T direct from the 6. “He poureth water into a basin." Over the feet, for the feet were not put Oar Trade With the New Posseeslons. Or Willi&m* Med • tint Co. SchcncctOdy.h Y. 50fpcr bo*. Into the water as with us, but the water Acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn Is poured from a ewer over a basin held has given out for publication some in under them, and the feet are washed in the falling stream. "Began to wash.” teresting statistics regarding the trade Implying that he had washed some of of the U. S. with the islands of Cuba, No old-time doctor discards the medicine which can show as the feet before he came to Peter. “The Porto Rico and the Philippines. The towel wherewith he was girded." "The VWW unbroken record of attendant wipes the feet with a napkin, returns for February show an increase which he commonly carries on his should of imports from the islands into this er, or which he wears about his person country amounting to $374,408 and a Fifty Years of Cures. like an apron, or tucks into his girdle." corresponding increase of exports from 6. "Then cometh he to Simon Peter." l NATUAt “ ATUA To those doctors, who went up and down the country in every Ir. the order of washing. "Lord, dost {he U. 8 . to the islands of $003,269 as thou wash my feet?” The emphasis lies compared with the same month a year l Na TT^I NATl'N m kind of wind and weather, faithful, patient, and true, Ayer’s Sarsa first on thou, and then, a little slighter, lNATURE NAT ago. [ NATURE on my. The other disciples seemed to ATURE NAf parilla owes its Irst success. Today any doctor of repute who have allowed Jesus to wash their feet In ATU RENAT Perished In the Klondike. ATU RE NAT prescribes tny Sarsaparilla prescribes We have thousands silent shame, but Peter burst out In an NATURE NAf Ayers. indignant explosion of protest. L. J. Malone, of Boston, who re of testimonials from doctors all over this land that it is the one 7. "Thou knowest not now; but thou cently arrived at Seattle, Wash., from shalt know (understand) hereafter.” (1) Copper river, Alaska, brings news that V •niK DATUM XATUBI V safe Sarsaparilla, and the doctors know what it is, because we have Jesus explained the meaning to Peter af nmxnATyu ------a lawyer named French, fromcrly of bsma TCsi ter the work was completed. (2) As he sr K*Timi x*: been giving the formula of it to them for over half a century. ■ X NATVX1 XT' advanced In knowledge of Christ’s king Chicago, perished on Valdes glacier ikj his is why dom. its spirit, and Its work, as his own about three weeks ago. His body was character developed, he would be able recovered and buried at Valdes. About - JBI MAttSXSAn. to comprehend how this act symbolized 1800 yds. Silkoline, worth 10c, at...... 7*71 20 very Pretty Silk Capes, full sweep, lace and ribbon 500 yds. Apron Check Gingham, worth 8c, at 5c trimmed, worth S3.50, at...... \S 2500 yds. 5c Print at...... 3 7-8 l! 15 elegant Chiffon Lace, with Jet aud Ribbon ruffling, i 1000 yds. light Shirting, worth 5c, at.. ,...3J4c AFTER 6 O’CLOCK worth $6.50, at...... $ 600 vds. 10c Towelling at...... 7.4c 75 new Bed Spreads, worth SI.50, during this sale at 10 doz. Unlaundried White Shirts, worth 50c, at 1500 yds. good Brown Cotton at...... This is the best bargain we ever saw in Bed 500 vds. Bleached Cotton Crash at...... 3Jc Spreadfe. We carry a full line, from 75c to S5. 10 doz. Underskirts, all shades, worth $6.50, at...... 1000 yds. 9c Bleached Cotton at...... ,5*c 50 pieces New Fancy Ribbon, worth 40 and 50c, at. Warner Bros. SI Corsets at...... 79c We are Going Out of the Window Shade Business 4 pieces 72 in. Bleached Table Damask, worth SI, at : Jackson Corset Waist...... 79c and Will Close Out Our Remaining Stock at Some Odds and Ends, worth SI, at... 20 Ladies ’ Black Skirts, worth Si.75, at...... 25c Prices that will Surprise You. 35 of the Kendrick Stock $1 Wrappers an...... 1 lot Ladies ’ Si and SI.25 Kid Gloves, black and colors, at...... 79c at...... 44c | 15c Shades at... All the Kendrick 75 and 90c Shirt Waists at...... 50 pairs 25 to 50c Cotton and Silk Glov< es at 12* 1 Odd Lot, worth 25c to 50c, at 15c GEO. H. CHAPMAN GEO. H. CHAPMAN. GEO. H. CHAPMAN DEWITT REW. rhe Independent From Our Correspondent. *^*,*,^444444444 444444444444 From Our Correspondent. P. H. Wilkins called on friends at - Proprietor Spring at last has arrived, with See that you get the * GEORGE 8 COWRIT, plenty of mud. Burton two days of last week. TAKE 'he BOAT * Miss Elsa Smith commenced teach YOU CAN NOW TALK TO ALMOST THE Mr. and Mrs. X. L. Webb visited ing the spring term of the Rheubot- ANY TOWN IN CENTRAL MICHI * friends in Victor last week. tom school Monday. Independent j GAN OVER THE INDKPEN- * Clinton Co, Savings Bank Master Fred. Vail, aged 11 years, Miss Katie Keck, who has l>een I*ENT CO.'S LINES. was fortunate enough to shoot a tine * working for Mrs. John Chaffee, has ST. JOHNS. MICH. fox Inst week. come home to stay for some time. A Cheap and Speedy Way of Doing Miss Flora Vail is serving a three Hu sliiess. * La?t Thursday night a good crowd Company’s j * Pays 3 Per Cent. In*crest on Deposits months’ apprenticeship with Mrs. of young jieople perpetrated a surprise REMEMBER. We are the I’rople Who Jennic Rouse, d ressmaker. anon Mr. and .Nits. Augustus Huron. Have LOWERED THE KATES lor * The DeWltt farmers have combined ! LOANS MONEY ON APPROVED BONDS AND The time was spent in dancing, and a Telephoning. * and ordered upwards of lift ecu tons of good time was enjoyed by all. REAL ESTATE SECURITY. plaster from a Grand Rapids firm. Last Tuesday morning the Macca GOOD SERVICE. * James Richmond and wife will leave bees of this place commenced work on When You Talk. COURTEOUS TREATMENT. * OFFICERS: this week for Linden. Mr. It. is en a shed for horses near their hall, and TO gaged in the timlier business at that before Friday night bad a tightly en A. J. Baldwin , Pro*. P. E.Wals worth . Trot. place. ^ OFFICE AT FILDEW <& MILLMAN’S. £ O. Penskll . V-Pres. r. C Dkxtkh , AsstTres. closed barn 30x50 feet all completed, Jonnie Youngs, one of the Thirty- which will give good accommodations ************* ************* Fifth M. V. L, of Grand Ledge, has to a large number of horses. CHICAGO THE LOCAL MARKETS. been visiting friends in town for a few days. $5.70 Including Berth. St. Johns . Mlcb., April 13. 1800. WESTPHALIA* Job ns elevators open at 7 a. in. and Mrs. Matilda Brush left this place close nt (I p- m. on Tuesday of Iasi week to visit her Lv. St. Johns*h?R?:3:12p. m. The following nre the prices paid In cash From the Portland Review. (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) for produce In this market : sister, Mrs. R. S. Wright, of northeast The roads are in dreadful condition Wheat, white. No. 1...... f Pennsylvania. this week. Ly . Gd.0" , via Steamer 6 p.m. Belton’s Wonderful Pain Pad. Wheat, red, No. 2...... Homer Rrazee will spend a few days Oats...... Ahthony Spitzlev raised the new C'lorer Seed ...... in Detroit this week, selecting spring roof on his barn last Thursday. NEW DISCOVERY FOR RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, PNEUMONIA, PLEURISY A sike...... goods for his store. On his return do Lv. Muskegon, viaSteamer 9 p.m. Hay, new,...... Miss Edith Smith left last Thurs AND BACKACHE. Relieves Quickly and Cures Permanently. Acts like Magic and Is Beans ...... not fail to give Homer a call and in day morning for Grand Rapids, where Perfectly Harmless. Sold In two sizes-75c and $1.00. Sent prepaid to any address. Barley...... spect his fine selection. Arrive Chicago, - • 6 a.m. j Rye...... she will occupy her old position. ALSO FAST FREIGHT LINE. Potatoes, ...... Rev. II. B. Bard, of.Lansing, deliv Miss Gusta Thome has returned Apples,...... ered a tine sermon to an appreciative from Rome City, Indiana, where she J. J. WAITE, Agent, St Johns ____ PAIN PAD____ | Butter...... audience at Masonic hall on Sunday Eggs ...... visited her sister, Mrs. Dr. Giermann. has effected wonderful cure* In Detroit. Send for circular with testimonials. Manufac Tallow ...... last. He will again preach at the Last week Wednesday evening tured exclusively by Corn, ear..— ...... 1$ ft 2» same place Sunday, April 23, at 3. p. m. about a dozen young people gathered Lard ...... ft 7 ntPORT OF THE CONDITION i Hides ...... 7 ft A tine monument was erected in our at the home of Arthur Smith to kind BELTON MEDICINE CO., lpl River St., Detroit, MichI Pelts...... 50 ft 1 50 cemetery hist week in honor of Mrs. ly remind him that they had not for -----OF------| Beef, live...... 3 50 ft 4 00 Van Scoy-Ileek. This is indeed a gotten his 17th birthday, which occur- Beef, dressed ...... ft 60 ft o so Pork, live...... 3 50 ft great and grand specimen of granite, ed in March. Being in Lent the party Pork, dressed ...... ft 4 50 the base being six feet square, weigh was postponed until Wednesday even The St. Johns National Bant, f* k *»»a*«a■#■»■»•*■«•■■■■«•»»■»■»■ Veal calf, live...... 5 00 ft 5 50 ing six tons; entire bight of monu ing. The evening was spent with | Veal ealf, dressed ...... 7 00 ment, twenty-two feet; total weight, music and games, the former includ AT ST. JOHNS, MICH. Heller’s j Fowls and chickens, live...... 8 At tin* close of business, April 5th, 1801*. j Fowls and chickens, dressed... tft 10 nearly thirty tons. ing some vocal selections. At ten a (i palatable and toothsome simper was RESOURCES. Ducks, dressed ...... 8 We are indeed pleased to once more f Penny Storef Geese, live...... see the genial face of Eddy Gunnison served, covers being laid for fourteen. Louns und discount*...... $81,646 4* (I Geese, dressed ...... - • 8 in our midst. He has been enjoying At twelve the friends departed, hop Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. 1.124 03 Fire and Closing Out Sale Turkeys, live...... ® 8 camp life at Augusta, Ga.. for several ing that they might meet again at a IT. S. bonds to secure circulation ...... 25.IXIO no Turkeys, dressed ...... 10 near future date. U. S. bonds on band ...... 20.8U0 IX) Still Going On. Wood, dry hard...... © 2 00 months, being one of the Thirty-Fifth Premiums on IT. S. Itonds ...... 2.500 IX* Wood, soft ...... -...... 1 00 M. V. I. This regiment was mustered Stocks, securities, etc...... 45,007 0* I Bazaar. out March 31st. Eddy is now visiting Tl>« Appetite of a Goat Banking-house. furniture and fix Am still selling all the stock Regard- tures...... 8,500 00 aTa »*»»»»*»F»B**% B»ff»*»***»-**^»***** •■****' loss of cost, and intend to until ail his brother Hugh, and others, at the Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose Other real estate and mortgages closed out. Here are a few articles M. A. C., Lansing. Stomach and Liver are out of order. owned ...... 15,811 42 Special Prices in All Our CLINTON COUNTY NEWS. All such should know that Dr. King's Due from National Banks (not re that we will mention: New Life Fills, the wonderful Stomach serve agents)- ...... 1,342 04 Departments in $00 yd*. Rest Machine Thread, 2c*. Opening of the Popular Grand Haven Route Duo from State bunksand bankers... 4,710 on Tumblers, lc. XOllTH OLIVE. to Milwaukee amt the Northwest via and Liver Remedy, gives a splendid Due from approved reserve ugvnts... 2P.02S 03 appetite, sound digestion and a regular Cheeks and other cash Items...... 50 84 Crochet Cotton, ile. Steamboat Express. China, Glassware, Crock From Our Correspondent. Commencing Monday, April 10, the bodily habit that insures perfect health Notes of other National Banks...... 150 00 Jink Tablets, lc. C. F. Laphan, of Grand Lodge, was and great energy. Only 25 cents at auy Fractional paper currency, nickels, ery, Granite, Tinware 15c Tablet, 2c. summer service across Lake Michigan and cents...... 335 50 here last week. Drug Store. Lawful money reserve in bank, viz: GARDEN SEED. 1 10c bottle Vanilla Extract. 4e. will be resumed for the season of 1809. Specie...... $14,988 43 1 lOc bottle Lemon Extract, 4c. Mrs. B. A. Gage spent a portion of connecting with Steamboat-Express J. Sheer, Sedalia. Mo. conductor on Legal-tender notes ...... 3,000 ini 110c bottle Machine Oil, 3c. last week with her parents. train No. 17 of the Detroit and Mil 17,088 43 Garden 'seed, all kinds, perp’k'g... 2c electric street car line, writer that his Redemption fund with IT. S. Treas Laces and Embroideries. .. lc a yd. up 1 Table Brush and Tray, JOc. Mrs. Jones, of Hubbardston, is visit waukee Division of Grand Trunk Rail little daughter was very low with croup, urer (j per cent, of circulation) ...... 1,125 00 1 Table Tray und Scraper, 5c. ing her brother, Ephraim Ennest. way System, leaving Detroit at 4.05 p. and her life saved after all the physic Embroidered Handkerchiefs...... "»c 25c Shirt* for 15c. Olive movers: Carton Morrison and m., (excepting Sundays) arriving at ians had failed, only by using One Min Total. $240,178 65 Silk Initial Handkerchiefs...... loc 35e Shirts for 10c. family to Gratiot county; Geo. Harper Grand Havenat 11.00p.m.,connecting ute Cough Cure. C. E. V an Sickle . LIABILITIES. Cyrano Bead Chains, all colors. 15 to 25c Ladles' Trimmed White Aprons, I0e. and wife to Ovid; Jim Finney and with first-class passenger steamers of <'apitul stock paid in ...... $50.000 00 Gold front Beauty orWalst Fins, 2 for 5c Laces regardless of cost. family to B. A. Gage ’S houae; D. G. the Crosby Transportatisn Co. (carry, Surplus fund ...... 11,000 00 10 yd. Spool Huttonhole Twist, lc. ing the United States Mail), arriving Undivided protits, less expenses and Hard Enamel Broaches...... 10c McConkey and family to the farm lie taxes paid ...... 3,588 27 0 Cups and Saucer*. 25c. recently purchased of It. Freeman; at Milwaukee ft..‘to. a. m., making all National hank note* outstanding ..... 22,500 no And a few other bargains which Dinner Plates, 5c. Peter Moinet and family to Mr. connections for the northwest. Rates Buy Due to state banks and bankers...... 3.377 78 must be seen to be appreciated. Sauce Plate*, per doz. 25c. always lower than by all-rail routes. Individual deposits subject to cheek i:«> 852 70 Bowker ’s house; Mr. Andrews and Demand certificates of deposit ...... £4,850 ixt 1 complete Hand Lamp, 15c. family, of Ohio, recently purchased of Tickets can be had of all agents of Notice to Gas Consumers: 1 Fancy Lump, 80c. Mr. Deprez. Grand Trunk Railway, and connect Your Total ...... -...... 4246,178 65 We sell the Best Incandescent Gas Jupitneae Lanterns, lc. . ing lines. Fast Steamboat Express State or Michioan . County of Clinton, ss: I. P. K. W a Is worth, cashier of the above- Burner, complete, for...... 75c In fact everything in the store will he He Fooled the Murgeons, train has Buffet car attached in which closed out at the same remurkuhly low prices. lunches and resreshments are served named bank, do solemnly swear that the Best Mantles for above ...... \...... 20c Our loss will be your gain. Remember the All doctors told Kenick Hamilton, of Shoes above statement I* true to the best of my Chimneys for above...... *...... 8c place, under the Opera House. at reasonable rates, between Detroit knowledge und lielief. West Jefferson, O., after suffering 18 and Grand Haven. P. K. WALSWORTH. Cashier. Vour Friend, t he months from Rectal Fistlua, fie would Subscribed und sworn to before me this 11th Remember the Place. You will die unless a costly operation was per For a quick remedy and one that day of April, 181*0. always find a Bargain at C. C. VAUGHAN. formed; but lie cured himself with live is perfectly safe for children let us re Notary Public. boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the commend One Minute Cough Cure. It Correct —Attest: surest Pile cure on Earth, and the best is excellent for croup, hoarseness, tick C. A. PUTT G. PENNELL. 1...... „...... JOHN C. HICKS. Penny Store No. 17 Clinton A ve., St. Johns. Salve in the World. 25 cents a box. ling in the throat and coughs. .Heller’s Bazaar. C. C. VAUGHAN. Sold by Fildew & Millman, Druggists. C. E. V an Sickle . Directors ■ Another Specialty 500 Pairs of flen’s 99c. SHOES 99c. ------AT------Boys’, Youths’, ...... A 99c. Counter" GC -AT~ Chapman’s Ladies’ Misses’ and ------WITH------Children’s Shoes, § i. h. e. -~«Shoe Store. Successor to 500 prs. of Shoes Former Price from i n 7066 $1.50 to $4.00 SALE TO COHHENCE w Friday, April 14th, for 99c a Pair. 99c. SHOES 99c II MUTE And Continue Until Sold. Supplement to THE CLINTON INDEPENDENT, April 13, 18OQ. DIED OF DROPSY. FIRE IN VICTOR. EAGLE. Death of Mm. John Melvin, of Dewitt From Our <’orrespondent. 1 Our Neighbors. § Township. One of the Handsomest Dwellings In That Gertie Munn, who has not been well Mrs. Grace Melvin, relict of the late Township Reduced to Ashes. for a long time, is very sick at this John Melvin, died of dropsy at8 o ’clock Last week Tuesday afternoon, April writing. Thursday morning, April 7, at her 4, during the temporary absence of A. J. Hun toon was confined to the Mayor Davis, of Lansing, is on the home, two miles northeast of Lansing. Abram ILuyck at the home of a neigh house for a few days but is able to be war path against plank sidewalks. bor. in Victor township, his handsome ('ause, too many damage suits. She was 53 years of age and leaves two in his store again. daughters and two sons. Deceased farmhouse, richly furnished, took fire On account of the bad roads the “Love at Seventy” has an exempli was a member of the Franklin street from a defective chimney in the social at T. R. Compton ’s was not fication In Lansing. The deputy coun Presbyterian church, Lansing. The kitchen part, and had it not been that the ladders were all locked up the very well attended. ty elerk last night issued a marriage funeral took place at 2 o ’clock Sunday Our shoemaker, Mr. Hartenburgh, license to Rufus D. Phelps, aged 73, afternoon at the house. building might have been saved by those who were there in time. But as has left and we are In need of a shoe and Esther Nichols, aged 57. —State maker and a good barber. Republican. it was. their efforts were spent in REJOICING IN GRATIOT carrying out the furniture. Mr. Huyck Tillman Stitfler, who has been visit Portland ’s water supply has been arrived at his home almost out of ing friends here, returned to his home temporarily interfered with by quick- breath, and in a state of great excite in Illinois last Friday, the 7th. aana in the wells. Water power and The Sliver Men In an Kxoecdlngly Happy ment, and entered the house against School opened Monday, April 10th. protection from tire are provided from Frame of Mind. the protests of those present, and se the river, but river water is not suit From the Gratiot County News. April 7. Leo Kerr and Mae Perdew were neith able for domestic use. cured from under a jar in the pantry er taidy nor absent during the term WHY WE LAUGH. #100 in cash. The property was in ending March 31. Our R. R. committee are still hard sured In the Clinton County Mutual, at work endeavoring to raise the 115,000 It is Because We Elect #1,200 on the building and #1,000 on its Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dart and Ernest assessed to this town. Everybody! — SCHOOL COMMISSIONER. contents. Wood, of this place, and Henry Jones, this is our only chance to get out of from Grand Ledge, spent Sunday at And Have Elected It would pay the company to have a Mr. and Mrs. R. W. David ’s. the woods. Come over and help us.— OUK CIRCUIT JUDGE. careful anu thorough person inspect 11ubbardston Corresixindence. the property of the insured. This Mrs. Deo. who has been staying at- Amos Welch shipried this week a And Have Got the loss would pay a person for three or the home of Wm. Sutherland, has carload of lambs which he claims as BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. four years’ services. gone for an indefinite time to stay at t he best ever sent to market from here. And a the home of her son, Harris Wilber. The average weight per head was l is HOST OF OTHER OFFICERS, Mr. and Mrs. A1 Partlow. who hav pounds. They were Shropshire and WHEAT IS INJURED. ing spent several weeks at the home Rambouiliet crossed. —Ionia Standard. Makinir , of their son in Constantine, returned GAINS ALL ALONG THE LINE. The Had Weather of February and March to this village last week. Mr. Partlow James Searing, of Lyons township, Detrimental to Wheat and Meadows. And Because the Other is not any better. is always a lucky breeder, but this The Michigan Crop Report, issued year his Shropshire ewes are beating FELLOWS CAN NOW ENJOY THE “HIND Monday evening, says that the ex Miss Blanche Woodard, who has the record, sixteen of them having had TEAT” FOR AWHILE. tremely cold weather in February was been teaching school in Dimondale, is 48 lambs, and the whole flock of over The foregoing gives in short form followed by peculiar and disagreeable spending a part of her vacation at Mrs. 200 will average 2 each.—Portland Re some of the reasons why the silver weather in March. While the tem Davids. She expects to resume her view. combine of Gratiot county Is doing perature for the month has been lower teaching next Monday, the 17th. Nathaniel Searing, of Lyons town the laughing this week, and why the than usual, yet the conditions have Ernest Sanford Is the first to have ship. missed voting last week Monday, ODDOtition art* suffering the tortures not been at all favorable to crops. the measles in this place since a year- the tirst time he had failed to cast a of la grippe. There has been more or less precip ago, when Jesse David, from Detroit, ballot at an election for more than 50 There are other things in prospect itation all through the month, but had them, he being the only one to years. Only severe illness prevented not enumerated alxive, to produce tills has not benefited wheat much as have them. There may be more in him voting in this case.—Portland smiles on tin* countenances of the the snow was either blown away or the near future. Observer. lord's anointed. A drain commis melted nearly as soon as it fell. There Real Estate. Last week Jas. (.'base sold two year sioner falls to us when the ides of has been much freezing and thawing, Joseph Sweebe to Mary H. Swoebe, autumn roll in. A school examiner especially land on wS of aw if of sec 10, Ovid, ling Red Polled cattle for $200 cash, during the first half of the part of lots 9 and 10, block 1, also lot and the week previous he sold a cow will aid us along at the proper time, month. This has caused many fields 14, and part of lota 15 and 16, block for #135. When a man gets such prices and a superintendent will come in to be covered with water or partly so 9, Village of Shepardsville-...... 1 00 as that it pays to he a stock raiser. handy. at least, which was unable to settle Samuel L. Austin and wife to Nancy M. Mr. Chase’s herd is said to be one of Besides there are many other bless away as the ground was frozen to a Stoody, N 117 ft. of block “N”, the finest in the country. —Muir Tri ings that fall to tlit* lot of those who great depth. Village of Ovid ...... 800 bune. are in the swim. The average condition of meadows Harriet D. Carrier to George A. Har And the Democrats are in the swim. in the southern countries is 77. in the per, et al., lota 11,12 and 13, block 11, “Uncle” I). C. Hullard informs us Village of Ovid ...... l 00 that he has not missed voting in a Tin* Repubs must have been doing central countries 83, in the northern their corn shucking this spring. The countries 88. in the upper peninsula James A. Sperry and wife to Henry 1>. township or city election for 03 years. Schlarf, w1, of ue*» of sec 8, Village He cast his tirst vote for William silver men did theirs last fall while loo. and for the state 79. of Maple Rapids ...... 600 theg. o. p. did the voting. The average condition for the state Henry Harrison for president in 1830. Mary R. Hamer to Hiranf E. Pierce, Uncle Bullard is a well preserved old Bro. McCall's prophecy that, “if of horses and sheep is 95, of cattle 93, ne 1* of seta of sec 28, Bengal, ...... 1000 Republicans do their duty we will not and gentlemen, and his numerous friends of swine 94. A few diseases are George E. Bliss to Martin L. Winana. . hope lie will live to cast many more only swipe the county by an increased reported, but none of an alarming na lot 1 andnk of lot8, block 13, Village votes and enjoy himself in his ripe old majority, but will cut the opposition ture. of Maple Rapids ...... 700 age. —Grand Ledge independent. minority on the board of supervisors The total number of bushelsof wheat Samuel J. Price and wife to George in two In the middle ” was more than reported marketed by farmers In E. Blisa, lot 1 and nlf of lot 2, block About a year ago Robert Jaque& of verified. The Republicans did their March at the flouring mills is 030.85 o 13, Village of Maple Rapids ...... 250 Riverdale. was attacked by his father, duty, and the silver minority is more bushels, and at the elevators 513,780. Rufus Seldon to Beujamiu Seldon, n ‘4 who was insane and had his back near than “cut in two: ” it was wiped out or u total of 1.15.3,030 bushels. Of this of n^k of swfl1*, of sec 7, Eagle ...... 900 ly severed with an ax. For some time entirely’, and in its place appears a whole amount 953,113 bushels were Charles E. Foster and wife to Henry liis life was in jeopardy but careful beautiful majority for the silverites. marketed in the southern counties, Hewson, et al., wj^of nw^J of ne 1*, medical skill and a strong constitu There were HO scattering votes for 152.988 bushels In the central counties of sec 30, Bengal ______700 tion brought him through and he has circuit judge cast in tlie county, dis and 47,529 bushels in the northern Samuel F. Cranson, et al.^to Mrs. Mary l>een able to get around supported by tributed as follows: * counties. The total number of bush Shear, lot 6, Village of Hubbartfttou 25 a plaster cast. Lately he began to K. S. Searl. 37: S. B. Daboll, 14; C. els marketed in the eight months. Lorin W. Dexter to Samuel F. Crau- fail and on Wednesday of last week W. Ghidings. 3: one each for J. T. August-March. Is 13.041,184, or 113,832 aon, lota 6 and 10, Village of Hub- died. —St. Louis Republican-Leader. Mathews. J. L. Potts, T. W. Whitney, bushels more than reported marketed bardston ...... 1 Forty-five years ago T. L. Swarthout Lucy Elliott, et al., to Watson Corson, E. I). Webber, Chas. Kerr and Cora in tut same months last year. wVs of e>k of swk .of sec 25, Water- took unto himself a wife and settled Hasbrook. The per cent of trees killed in t he town ...... 1600 on his farm in Victor. That spring esti There were cast In the county, 143 State, according to the present Nichols A Shepard Co. to Minnie M. was very different from this one. for votes for the Prohibition state ticket, mate, is as follows: Apples, 3; pears, Streeter, et al., of lot 8 ex 50 ft. off on that day. April 5th, he turned his 170 for the straight. People's ticket, 23; peaches. 40; plums. 20; sweet cher e aide,block 15, Emmonsville, Village cows to pasture and was only obliged making a total of 334 scattering. ries, 20, and sour cherries, 5. The per ’ of St. Johns...... 30 to feed them very little in addition to The figures from all precincts in the cent of small fruits killed is as follows: Harry G. Cleveland, et al., to Alonso the pasturage. They came from Sen- county give Miss Retta l’eet a major Strawberries. 15; blackberries. 40; black Cornell et al., nwk of nek, of sec 35, aca county, New York, where the win ity of 205 over (). G. Tuttle for school raspberries, 35; red raspberries. 36; Greonbusli ...... 450 ters are almost invariably severe, and commissioner. grapes. 19. currants. 7: gooseberries, 8. Minnie M. Streeter to John C. Oding, upon reaching Michigan they thought The board of supervisors will stand Thefollowing percentages mark the nl* of 8 WI4, of sec 32, Riley...... 1500 they had struck the Garden of Eden. Jacob Drake and wife to John W. Par 12 Silver men and 9 Republicans: per nut of an average crop of fruit bat* ker, undivided H int in 25 a off a end Subsequent winters, however, showed while last year the board stood 13 ed upon the prospects at the present of e'A of nwk A 25a off n end of e*-i, their mistake, for Michigan can play Republicans to 8 Silver men. time: Apples, 00; pears. 43; peaches, 12; of swV«< of sec 30, Bengal ...... 130 fast and 1cmise with the mercury as plums, 51: sweet cherries, 40; sour cher Mary E. Jones to W. Delos Jones, wJk well as the Empire state.- Laingsourg The St. Louis Independent “enthus ries. 75; strawberries, 70; blackberries. of w^of of nwk. of sec 32, Essex 300 News. es” over the vote of Gratiot count v as 47; black raspberries, 55: red raspberries Phebe Hier, et al., to Henry J. Hier, follows: 55; grapes, 09: currants, 81 and goose et al., lots 2 and Sand sW of lota 4 EL81K. berries, 80. The per cent of potatoes and 5, block F., Stone's addition, From the Elsie Sun. WHOOP-E LA ONCE! reported frozen in pits throughout Village of Ovid ...... 100 Mrs. H. Hooley is very sick. Gratiot County Boi.iDLYSit.VRH! tlie State is 39, and In cellars 26. It Henry J. Hier, et al., to Andrew 8. John Davis will build a new house. should be remembered that these per Jolly,lots 2 and 3 As1* of lota 4 and 5, The Board of Supervisors Silver IS to 8. block F., Stone's addition. Village of Neill McArthur is ill with tonsilitis. A GAIN OK FIVE. centages apply to those stored, not to Ovid...... 1200 the number of bushels raised. Auguste Bernard and wife to John F. Dr. Beal reports the arrival of a ten Miss Retta Peet Elected School Commission Bernard, wMi of n8-5 of e 100a of net«, ]Kiund boy April 1st, 1899, at the home er Over Tuttle by 250. A New Alloy, of sec 11, Watertown ...... 600 of John Gillman and wife. WHOOP-E LA TWICE! The international bureau of weights Anna M. Miller to August Miller, w 8a of w‘A of nek, of sec 7. Riley...... 75 S. Starkweather, of south Duplain. and measures, which is supported at The School Trust Busted. The Drain Com Mineral Wealth of Wale*. was suffering from a severe attack of bine Busted —Tuttle Laid Away to Rest,— Parta hy a number of the leading gov tv* McCall Heart-Broken —And Poor Old Wales is richer in mineral wealth tonsilitis the first of the week. Man Shultz Notified of Ills Retire ernments of the world, for the purpose ment. of constructing and testing the stand than any other part of Great Britain. Geo. Brass, a Drother of Rev N. L. England produces on an average £3 of Brass, has gone to Battle Creek, where SILVER ON TOP WITH BOTH FEET. ards of weight and mass, reports that he has secured a position in the sani a bar composed of 36 per cent of nickel minerals to each acre annually, and Cl re ult Court Judge Geo. P. Stone, Silver, Scotland a little less; Wales, however, tarium. had no Opposition. and 64 per cent of steel was expanded Tuesday last Dr. J. II. Travis, as hy heat only 1-50 of the amount to be averages over £4 to the acre. Ta , Ta , McUall —Bys , Byb , Tottijc . sisted by Drs. Campbell, of Ovid, and expected from the separate metals. In Henin. Way, of Elsie, performed a very deli Ninety-one ballots were rejected in Such an alloy will prove most valua First Citixen —"If I should say the cate operation on Mrs. Frank Warner, Lansing for imperfect marking. 'I bis ble for astronomical clocks, as It will Kaiser is a fool ----- ” Second Citixen of Fairfield, for ail internal trouble of is an argument in favor of voting ma practically eliminate questions of tem —"He might prove it by sending you long standing. The patient is doing chined, or a simpler system of ballot perature in their adjustment. to Jail.”—Puck. nicely. ing. ■ ------A Supplement to THE CLINTON INDEPENDENT, April 13, i899 was administered and nine persons LEBANON. FOWLER. received into membership, after which the two newly elected deacons, C. K. From Our Correspondent. From Our Correspondent. Robson and Lvman Whittemore. were Frank Stone and R. McDonald will April showers, and May flowers — ordained and installed. It was a build barns this season. soon? touching incident when the two young James Fisher has an auction of per G. F. Stowe left Tuesday morning men kneeled and the older deacons sonal property this week. for a visit in Detroit. ovnt. rested their hands on their bowed heads while Dr. Martin invoked God ’s Central Club meets at Frank Bolen- John Droste is in Beal City for a From Our Correspondent. blessing. Then followed the Holy der ’s this week Wednesday. few days with old friends. It. N. Thompson was in town this Communion, the young men assuming F. Howard and daughter Myrtle go Every one is joyous these bright week. the duties which had just been con thisweek to Ohio to visit relatives. days, after our long wintry siege. Miss Copeland was in St. Johns ferred upon them. The beautiful J. F. Gallagher and family, from The Platte Bros., of Westphalia, Tuesday. service closed with a few well chosen Riley, spent last week at Jay Sessions ’. received last Monday a fine uew thresh Mrs. Jane Dunlap was in Corunna words from the pastor. Wm. Fitzpatrick has returned to his ing outfit, of which they lire corre farm, recently vacated by Harry Hoo spondingly proud. Success to the Wednesday. EUREKA. boys. F. R. Everett was in Detroit the ver. first of the week. From Our Correspondent. James Sessions and Velma Smith Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gruler will leave Carrie Coverstone went to Grand visited Sadie Lyon at J. T. Daniells ’, Thursday for an extended visit with Miss Maud Gleason is spending a last week. friends in Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. Gruler’s few days in Chesaning. Rapids last week. business interests will be looked after Mrs. I). Hayes has returned from a W. S. Pierson was in Durand last Frank Leonard has moved onto the by his brother, Fred. Gruler. Thursday and Friday. Harlow Burdick farm, which he has ten days ’ visit in Detroit. purchased. Doc. Sutton is in receipt of a setting Chas. Downing, of Toledo, O., visit Miss Nellie Washington returned to of eggs of the fancy sort —also the ed relatives here last week her school duties at Olive Center last Harvey Murwin and James Fisher costly sort —and as soon as Doc. can Saturday. each had cattle drowned in Maple Mrs. Minnie Hunt, of Flint, is visit River recently. induce one of his brood to exhibit the ing relatives in this village. John Weller and family, of Ashley, matronly instinct we expect to hear spent last week Thursday at O. P. Abram Pratty, of the Thirty-Fifth i great things (large things) concerning Charlie Wiibur is home from Detroit Ingersoll ’s. regiment, has returned to the home of them. and will not resume ids studies until his sister, Mrs. II. Gaddy. fall. Jasper Carpenter and a nephew will The dance at Fowler hall last Friday open a meat market in the old T. J. Jamas Lambie has been sick about a night, given by the Modern Woodmen, Mrs. Eliza Misner, who has been Kirby building. month with a severe breaking out on j was a success, some forty-three num- quite ill for several weeks, is much his face. He is improving at present. better. , May Post, of St. Johns, spent a few | bers being sold, although the weather days last week with her grandmother, It was voted at township meeting was very unfavorable. The dances Mrs. George Heardslee and son have Mrs. M. A. Hulse. for the highway commissioner to put given by this society are being well at returned from a two weeks’ visit in up suitable railings protecting all dan tended and much enjoyed. Toledo, O. Will Wright has entered into part nership with Walter Burk in the gerous placas along the highway. Our genial landlord. Mike Fedewa, Levi Austin and family have return hardware business. Miss Eva Harris has been engaged ' and Nick Geller, left Friday morning ed from Bannister, where they have to teach the balance of the school year for a trip to Grand Rapids, Ionia, resided during the winter. Nelson Smith and family, of Shep herd, were guests of their parents a in Burch district, in place of Miss Ma Greenville and Belding. They took in Rev. Chas. Brower, of South Haven, portion of last week. bel Banta, who vacated on account of | the Sousa concert at Grand Rapids, will occupy the pulpit at theCongrega- sickness. and Sundayed in Belding, returning tional church next Sunday. Sidney Wilbur and family moved : home Monday. They report a goo/1 last week to their recently purchased The Lebanon Farmers’ Club met at time with old friends. Mrs. Elizabeth Eaton came home farm near Northstar. James Doyle ’s last Thursday. The from Detroit last week. She will re had roads did not prevent a good at The entertainment given by local side in the east wing of her father’s Mrs. Bryant, wife of Rev. Bryant, tendance. The program was well car talent at the Methodist church last residence. of Elsie, preached at the Evangelical ried out as published. The next meet Monday night was attended by a large Miss Maud Curtis, the genial dis church last Sunday morning. ing will be at Mrs. Wm. Pinkney ’s the number of our people, and was very penser of tlie mail, is back in her place Mrs. Wm. Dush and children return first Thursday in May. I highly appreciated, each selection be after several days ’ absence, caused by ed last week Wednesday from a few The proposit ion for a town hall re ing well rendered and reflecting credit sickness. days ’ visit with her brother in Grand ceived 82 votes for and 74 against. on all participants. We understand Miss Nora Hunter is home from Rapids. From the wording of the statute the that “The Noble Outcast” is to be Ypsilanti. Miss Hariet Smith is Mr. and Mrs. Bert Eldred and little vote is probably not suflicient to au given at the same place in the near with her. and they will spend a week daughter, of Mecosta county, visited thorize the construction of the hall. future. By a little experience in this Mrs. E’s. sister, Mrs. Fred Russell, line we will soon have some first class in our midst. The language is: “No money shall be entertainers. M. Campbell, who recently purchas last week. raised by tax, unless a majority of the ed of Chas. Levy, his house and lot on About forty were present at the U. qualified electors voting at such meet High street, will take possession of B. Mite society at Mrs. J. J. Reiser’s ing shall authorize the same.” The MAPLE RAPIDS. his new home this week. last Thursday. A pleasant time re vote for the hall was less than a ma From Our Correspondent. The Men ’s club met at the residence ported. They will meet with Mrs. J. jority'of all the votes cast. Miss Rosa Eggleston is visiting in of C. K. Robson Tuesday evening for C. Sevv, May 11. Ionia. the-purpose of electing officers and Rev’s. Clements and Feather return UNION HOME. Several infants about town are very t ransacting other business. ed from conference last Saturday. Rev. Clemens will remain here as he From Our Correspondent. sick with colds. The Epworth League entertainment was not assigned to a charge. Rev. The U. H. A. S. will meet with Mrs. Mrs. L. H. Pease is very sick at the was very good and deserving of better present writing. patronage. Conflicting engagements Feather will return to this charge. Chas. Mallory Thursday, April 20th. Seventy-six were present at the aid All are invited. Ide Newton had the misfortune to prevented a larger attendance. lose a horse Sunday. W. H. Robson, the recent purchaser society at the home of Walter Pierson Burt Fox, of Mt. Clemens, who has of theC. E. Potter residence, is hav last Wednesday, and an enjoyable day spent a few days with relatives in this Mrs. Goss is recovering after about ing a furnace put in and will other was spent. Rev. R. H. Long, of Maple vicinity, returned home early last two weeks’ sickness. Rapids, was present. Next meeting week. Mrs. Perrigo has gone to Battle wise improve the interior of the house. witli Myrtis Smith, May 10. Dr. M. M. Martin left for Kalamazoo Jacob Bogardus, of Grand Rapids, Creek to visit herson. Tuesday, the occasion being the 50th Rev. A. N. Henry, who has been came to his brother-in-law’s (L. G. James Montgomery has purchased anniversary of the Kalamazoo associa visiting his native land, Canada, for Loomis) Monday, bringing with him a the Dr. Doty property. tion. I>r. Martin delivers the opening several months past, arrived in Eureka fine lot of trout caught early Monday M. J. Skinner visited his brother at address. last Wednesday for a few days ’ visit morning from Grand River. Sand Lake over Sunday. with his old parishioners. He preach Mrs. G. B. Andrus, who has been in Mrs. Fitch, of Corunna, was the ed at the Christian church Wednes a very critical condition the past two Dr. F. II. Walters and wife now re guest of Miss Abbie Andrews over Sun day of this week. He expects to go to weeks, from inflammatory rheuma side in rooms over the millinery store. day. Mrs. A. has been quite ill since Battle Creek and take treatment at tism, is somewhat improved at pres Day Payne, who has been confined the holidays, but is now much im the Sanitarium. ent, and we sincerely hope for her to his r/xim the past two weeks, is proved in health. Our school closed last week for< one speedy recovery. slowly recovering. While George Morse was replacing week’s vacation. Miss Mina Waldron /Isaac Grant, of Reed City, and Mr. Those wanting to know the depth the awning in front of C. E. Jillson ’s will have charge during the spring and Mrs. Chas. Dunn, of Laingsburg, of water in Pine Creek call on Mart store Monday, he accidentally broke one term, as only one teacher will be em were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Winans and Lee Hallock. of the large plate plass windows. ployed. Principal S. D. Grove has Harvey the latter part of last week. J. E. Jones successfully ran 108,000 This means quite a loss. given excellent satisfaction in his em They also attended the funeral of My feet of logs down Pine Creek in one The young gentlemen gave a com ployment as teacher here during the ron Young, of Bengal, last Friday. day this week, a distance of four miles. plimentary party to the young ladies past two years, and leaves many last Friday evening. The New Retan friends. He was presented with a Last Friday evening the “Inquisi- OLIVE. furnished the refreshments and a very fountain pen and a silk handkerchief tives” met at the homeof Eddie Lyon, enjoyable time is reported. by his pupils Friday afternoon. where they, after being pleasantly en From Our Correspondent tertained. adjourned to meet at the Charles Wilson has moved his family The popular young Doctor McGilli- The M. W. A. gave a reception at homeof Mrs. It. I). Rice on the even to Klondike. cuddy, of Shepardsville, has recently Dennis ’ hall last Friday evening, in ing of thefirst Friday in October next. Mrs. Neller has a sister from Canada returned from Canada with a fair honor of Corporal James H. Doty, of The guests numbered seventeen at visiting her. young bride, and will reside at present the 35th regiment. The company Geo. B. Andrus ’s Sunday. Among Mrs. E Falos. of Lebanon, is visit in part of B. M. Shepard’s residence. were entertained by a short literary themwere Mr. and Mrs. William Doty, ing her mother, Mrs. Lewis Smith. The many friends of Miss Esther and musical program and a drill by of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Alden An Earl Neller got kicked In the face by Smith sincerely regret that she lias the Foresters, which was very tine. drus, of St. Johns, Mrs. A. L. Cool, of a colt last Sunday. No serious results. tendered her resignation to the school Mr. Doty also gave a talk relative to TawasCity, and Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Plowman, of Ben board. M iss Smi th is a very successful his camp life. Plates were laid for Lock, of St. Johns. gal, visited at Varney Pearce’s last teacher and a favorite among the about 150 guests. During the even week. pupils. ing S. I>. Grove was presen ted with a A small party of friends were in glove box and pair of kid gloves by his vited to spend the evening of Satur Master Roy Scott, of DeWItt, enter The L. A. S. of the Congregational neighbors of the woodcraft, as this day last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. tained several of his young friends re church realized $18 from the supper would be his last meeting with them, J. T. Daniells, where a pleasant time cently in honor of his 6th birthday. given at the home of Mrs. H. M. High before returning to his home in Pewa- was enjoyed and warm sugar served in Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Farrier, last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Cow mo. honor of Miss Irma Sessions and Miss of Ellendale, N. I)., April 3, 189!), a an and others furnished music, and a Velma Smith, who had been spending daughter. All parties doing well. very enjoyable evening was spent. a few days visiting Miss Sadie Lyon. Mr. Farrier was a/Clinton county boy Mrs. Plunkett and Miss Copeland If you have a throat irritation, weak formerly. entertained about twenty five of their lungs, pain in the chest, difficult breath Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lankton returned friends at the pleasant home of Mrs. ing, croup or hoarseness, let us suggest For frost bites, burns, indolent sores, from New York state last week. Mrs. Plunkett. Friday evening. Music, One Minute Cough Cure Always re eczema, skin disease, and especially liable and safe. C. E. V an Sickle . Lankton ’s sister accompanied them games and dainty refreshments made Piles, Dewitt’s Witch Hazel Salve home. They report the roads In fine the time pass very pleasantly and stands first and best. Look out for dis condition there. merrily. “ Give me a liver regulator and I can honest people who try to imitate and regulate the world, ” said a genius. counterfeit it. It’s their endorsement Before the discovery of One Minute A very irtipress! ve service was con The druggist handed him a bottle of ■of a good article. Worthless goods are Cough Cure, ministers were greatly dis ducted at the Congregational church DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the fam not imitated. Get Dewitt’s Witch Ha- turbed by coughing congregations. No last Sunday, when the rite of baptism ous little pills. C. E. Van Sickle . zleSalve. C. E. V an Sicklk . excuse for it now. C. E. Van Sickle .