The Independent. VOL XXXII.—NO. 14. ST. JOHNS. MICH., THURSDAY. JANUARY 13. 189L7 WHOLE NO.—1629 tender my resignation to take effect BREVITIES. April 1,1808, or before, as the Lord dl- BUSINESS LOCALS ricts.” lie added: “As long as I re­ “1 CAUSE OF ACTION” Bargains in Cloaks at John Hicks. I’urs Wanted. main with you I shall continue to preach We will pay tbe highest market prices Judge Daboll lectured at tbe Opera for all tbe Furs we cau get. We deal the gospel. It may not be according to bouse at Elsie Friday evening last. direct with exporters aud can give you The Baptist Brethren Dissatis­ your liking, but it will be the truth. I Was the Verdict Directed by Regular meeting of Morning Star State Superintendent Pays Them full value for yours skins, see us betore lodge, D. of H., Friday night, Jan. 14. fied With Their Pastor. have preached you the gospel and you a Compliment. you sell. Fokkch & H anley . rejected it.” Judge Daboll John Reynolds, of Ovid, has been granted an original pension of $6 per IT PA YS TO TRADE AT JOHN HICKS. month. IT IN SAID UK CLAIMS VO BK THE WILLARD INTERVIEWED. IN THE CASE OF WOLCOTT VS. THE There will be a social at the Bengal SAYS THEY AUK THE 1IKST GRADED Notice to Skaters. MOUTHPIECE OK THE LOUD, and Riley Baptist church Friday, Jan­ OF ANY HE HAS YET VISITED. 1 hereby request all skaters to keep VILLAGE OF ST. JOHNS. uary 20. The Worthy Gentleman Grant* The Inde­ off my ice pond as it leaves the Ice in a Meeting of tbe L. L. C. at Mr. Goette ’s very unclean condition and is a matter pendent an Interview. -Calls HU Flock Godless Christians, Infi­ Jan. 19. Subject for table talk, “Henry of great inconvenience to me. Thinks, However, That the School Prem- H. A. Sauk. dels, Backsliders and Unbelievers, The Independent man next sought The KfMoni Set Up by Village Attorney George and Tbe Single Tax Law.” Ises of the Couiitjr Could he Im­ and Opposes Young People's out the residence of tbe more sinned IlruDion Why the Village of St. John* The revival meet ug at the M. E. church are increasing in Interest, and proved Somewhat. BARGAINS IX CLOAKS AT JOHN Noddles of Any Kind. against that sinning Rev. Willard. Not I* Not Liable In ThU Ca*e. will continue during the coming week. HICKS. being personally acquainted with the The adjourned term of the Clinton ______py ______reverend gentleman, it was with county Circuit Court began Monday, at A Reception Tendered Him In the High Standard Linen go to Mrs. L. Canfild . It Is Rumored the Plaintiff Will Pay the which some important cases are to be Resignation Tendered Sunday Morning to timid mien and a wary eye to the School Building Thursday Evening. possibilities of retreat that the report ­ Costs anil Commence a New Suit. tried Here’s A Trade. Take KtTect April 1, 1898. Tbe celebrated Schiller piano, sold by er approached the gentleman's presence. The case of Joel 8 . Wolcott vs. The A reception was tendered to Mr. Jason Wanted to exchange 2-5 second hand Considerable excitement was created E. M. Smith, was used in tbe orchestra E. Hammond, our new state superin­ wheels for the 1898 Clipper Special. in this village by the appearance, in the Contrary to our expectations we made Village of St. Johns, wherein the form ­ at the Lyceum theater in Detroit during the acquaintance of a man who is any- er sought to recover damages from the the holidays. tendent of public instructiou, last BARGAINS IN CLOAKS AT JOHN Detroit Tribune, of a special telegram A former resident of Saginaw has Thursday evening, in tbe high school HICKS. from St. Johns, stating that Kev. Elisha thing but that which tbe Tribune's cor- latter on account of smoke and soot from reepondeut would mislead us to believe. been “ doing the town ” this week en­ building. It was a very pleasant affair, Willard, of the First Baptist Church, the water works alighting on tbe plain­ deavoring to interest our citizens in the Annual Heeling. We found in Rev. Willard one of the tiff's premises and on the household attended largely by tbe students, their had been asked by the church to resign. propogation of sugar beets. parents aud tbe professional people of The annual meeting of the People's comparatively few men who have fully effects, was brought to an abrupt ter­ John Roach, a transient, waB before Mutual Fire lusurance Company will be Jt has been well understood that for St. Johns, who, after meeting and con ­ held attbecity hall in Ionia, on Tuesday, some time past the members have been consecrated themselves to the service mination Wednesday morning when Justice Severance last Monday on a of their maker. Judge Daboll took the case from tbe charge of drunk aud disorderly. Sen­ versing with Mr. Hammond, were en­ January 18, 1898, at ten o,clock A. M. very much dissatisfied with ltev. Wil­ Not desiring notoriety, Mr. Willard tenced to jail for thirty days. tertained by music, recitations, and ap­ for the purpose of electing a president, lard, but the charges against him, as jury and directed a verdict in favor of vice-president, secretary and treasurer was rather averse at first in making Fred Tatro, while engaged in chop ­ propriate speeches by Mr. llammond, related iu the Tribune, were a surprise tbe defendant of “ no cause of action. ” and four diietors, and suen other busi­ auy statements on the matter but finally ping wood for Josiab Upton, last week, Commissioner Winston and Prof. Mon ­ ness as may properly come before it. to those outside the church. It was a case which attracted more cut one of his big toes so nearly off that granted tbe Interview. On being asked roe. T. G. Stevenson , Secretary. The telegram was dated January 7, than the usual amount of interest and it could not be saved for any future use. regarding the statements published in attention and was of vital iuterest to tbe The ladies' society of St. Johns Mr. Hammond is largely interested IT PAYS TO TRADE AT JOHN HICKS. and reads as follows: in the Tribune he said, after refreshing residents of this village and of every church will give a social at the home of tbe foreign students in tbe school, “A large number of the inhabitrnts Mr. and Mrs. G. 8 . Corbit Friday even­ A new line of black Walking Hats at, his memory by glancing over the other village having water works, elec­ and on his tour of the state that be is of this place are stirrt*! up over a church ing, Januayry 14. Supper from 5:30 to now Mrs. L. Canfield . row which, during the past six mouths, article: tric light works and other works of a 7:30. making, lie is visiting tbe country schools only. His views are that tbe has been slowly coming to a head, which “Now, In regard to being the mouth similar nature, involving as it did tbe BARGAINS IN CLOAKS AT JOHN ended in a grand climax this evening. Tbe regular review of St. Johns Hive, well graded village schools and high HICKS. piece of the Lord. I consider myself no liability of a municipality for damages No. 397, L. O. T. M„ will be held at It was at the annual meeting of the more such thau any other minister Maccabee hall, Friday evening, Jauuary schools are well enough of themselves First Baptist church, called to ascer­ preaching the word of God. caused by operatiug its works of a pub ­ 14. All members are requested to be at present, and tnat the less properly Cedar Posts. tain if Castor Willard should remain “I have nothing against doctors. I lic character and tbe extent to which present. managed country schools should receive Parties wishing to build fence in the another year or sever his relations with never denounce doctors. There are a iiis attention first, and then later, on spring should be on tbe lookout for the church at the close of this confer ­ tbe rights of an individual property- The deportment cards of our school his next trip, be will devote his time to great many noble Christian men among were handed out last week. Barents their cedar posts aud draw them while ence year. April 1. The vote was over ­ doctors. holder must be subservient to the rights the high schools. the roads are good. Any length, quan ­ whelmingly in favor of bis severing his should examiue these curds carefully Mr. llammond, with County Com ­ “I am a firm believer in missions. of tbe public. aud keep informed as to tbe progress of tity or size cut to order this month. Par­ relations. 1 could not be a Christian and show missioner Winston, has been visiting ties wishing extra size for anchor posts, “Elisha Willard came here from Pella, The plaintiff's evidence in the case their children. them disfavor. If the Lord ever calls tended to show that the damage and an* and noting the condition of the country or anything iu the cedar line, can leave fa., last July, and has made it hot for me to foreign Helds, I shall surely go Married, at the residence of John schools of Clinton county, during the their orders with A. E. Dutcber, tbe his flock ever since, lie teaches his and shall do all in my power to forward noyauce from smoke and soot at one Sharp, on Lansing street, January 8 th past week. So far he has inspected shoe dealer, who will be able to give people that he is the mouthpiece of the mission work wherever I may be. time was very great but that for the post by Rev. D. D. Martin, John B. Hoi- only the best counties of the state. His them prices, terms, etc. Come along Jesus Christ, who talks directly to the “Regarding education, having en­ two years or more there was no particu­ croft and Miss Bertha A. Cogswell, verdict is that the schools of Clinton and get your posts while they are going, congregation through him. He calls joyed seven years of college training both of St. Johns. county are better graded aud organized as this winter will about close out the bis members liars. Godless Christians, myself I should be very inconsistent lar fault to find. Some of the witnesses The next regular meeting of Myrtis than any he has yet visited, but he lias cedar business. Respectfully, infidels, backsliders and unbelievers, did I not consider schools and colleges testified that tbe soot was so thick on Camp, No. 002, R. N. A., will be held at seen counties wherein the school prem­ Ed . D vukkk . and stated positively at a evening ser­ necessary for the upbuilding of our the walks and lawns that people walk­ G. A. It. hall on Wednesday evening, ises were in better condition. As tbe vice, when fully 500 people were pres­ nation. Ian. 19, 1898. All members-are re­ grading and organization are tbe essen­ The “ Royal St. John ” 5c. cigar is a ent, that there were only six Christians ing over them left tracks as if walking tial features of good schools, this in snow, and that the soot fell almost quested to be present. real satisfier. Smoke onea nd you ’ll In the house. He talks on sanctifica­ Mr. and Mrs. George Hoerner, who speaks well for Mr. Wiuston whom the smoke no other brand. tion and holiness and is bitter against continually like snow on his premises. were on the eve of tbe new year made superintendent considers one of bis doctors, orders of insurance, benevol ­ It also tended to show that Mr. Wol ­ man and wife, have been rusticating in best commissioners. Mr. Hammond re­ Horses For Sale. ence and charity, and stated that if all cott ’s carpets, furniture, tbe woodwork and about New York since that import ­ marked to your reporter that it would I have several good young Work or had faith in the Lord that none of these of the bouse, and tbe clapboards, aud ant event iu their lives. be well if several of his young com ­ would be needed. their clothing were almost ruined ; that missioners would take a few days off Driving Horses for sale Will sell on “He takes no part whatever in the frequent cleaning was necessary; that Our old fellow townsman, Marvin and ride around with Mr. Winstou time if required. Ten months ’ time missions, saying that he puts his trust Former Clinton County Boy In­ the rain water was rendered unfit for Babcock, who is in his 82nd year, is viewing his schools and see what an will be given, without interest, for ap­ proved notes. Frank Schofield , in the Lord and all will be right. At a terested in a Steamboat Co. use; that one room of tne bonse was so belter, physically, to-day than he was able man can do when he has been at public Christmas dinner given by the injured as to be unfit for occupancy and two years ago. He eats and sleeps well, tbe head of affairs long enough to get Livery and Sale Stable, ladies of the church he flatly refused to at times Mrs. Wolcott was compelled to but bis mind is very much impaired. bis plans working. In tbe matter of 41-2 Second door west of the Steel. attend, saying that he bad just received go to tbe neighbors on account of the One hundred dollar silver certificates premises, it might also be said that Mr. word from Jesus Christ telling him to THEY HAVE PURCHASED A STEAMER smoke. On tbe other band one of tbe will not be taken at this office on sub­ Winston has been faithful in repeated­ FURS 1FURS! FU RS! refrain from all public gatherings. lie OF 70 TONS BURDEN, plaintiff's witnessed testified that he scription, as very dangerous counter ­ ly urging upon the school officers and denounces entertainments and gather ­ had lived next door to the water works feits of that denomination have been patrons the betterment of tbe schools I Want All th§ Fnm In the Country, ings of all kinds, with the exception of for four years and that tbe smoke and discovered, and it has been decided to and grounds. In Exchange For Cash. the preaching service, and even goes soot was not very bad and that be bad retire tbe entire issue. Mr. Hammond foretells as a result Which Will be Vied in Carrying Gold. Having made arrangements with one so far as to say that the young people's not suffered any very great inconven ­ The ladies' society of St. Johns church of his inspection of country schools, of the largest bouses in the country, I organizations of the church are a great Seekers and Their Supplies to the ience. will give a tea social at tbe home of Mr. that foreign students will enter our detriment. He further states that col ­ Plaintiff's witnesses also testified schools two years later than they do am now prepared to buy all the Furs in Alaska Gold Fields. and Mrs. G. S. Corbit, tomorrow (Fri­ the country, for which I will pay the leges, schools and other places of educa­ that since the water works were con ­ day) evening, January 14, to which all now. Val . tion are utterly useless and that the structed, from fifteen to twenty houses are most earnestly and cordially invited. higbest market price in cash. R. H owland , only knowledge to be gained is by hav­ have been built within two blocks of Supper will be served from 5:3U to 7:30. Opp. The Steel. St. Johns. ing faith in the Lord. First Trip to he Made in June and It Is Ex ­ the water works and that two of them HE WANTED IT BAD. “At the close of the meeting the pas­ were built by the Woltotts upon the Charles T. Babcock has been at tbe tor was told to leave the church, and a pected the Company Will Realize same land, for tbe injury of winch dam­ hospital connected with tbe Battle Creek For a real enjoyable after-dinner or About •40,000 From the Trip. Sauitarium since last Thanksgiving But Din Not Like to S*y No. 8 upper smoke, ask your dealer for a vote by ballot was taken of the officials ages is claimed, thus tending to show time, w here he has bad bis feet oper ­ Mr. E. M. Smith, the lccil agent of Eresent, resulting in 7 for and 30 against that tbe alleged nuisance was not in­ “ Royal St. John ” cigar for 5c. is retaining his relations with the From a private letter just received tolerable. ated upon and treated for some trouble the Schiller piano, placed one of those church. Rev. Willaid will tender his from Denver, Col., we learn that Sam Plaintiff rested his case Tuesday with the bones. He is improving and is fine instruments in the home of Robert Farm for Sale. able to walk out some. Lowe, of Essex Township, where it was An A No. 1 forty acre farm for sale resignation on Sunday next. ” C. Shepard, son ot R. M. Shepard, of afternoon, not being permitted to show allowed to remain three months or A number of the most prominent and Shepardsville, is one of a company of under bis declaration that the village James Hill, who has been night fire­ 3 flowing wells, bouse and barn; 30acres was negligent in the manner of burn­ man at the factory during tbe last six more, when Mr. Smith called the other improved. 10 acres timber; good loca­ influential members of the church were twenty who have bought the steamer, ing soft coal or any other fuel, and the years, aged about 68 years, is now suffer­ day to learn whether or not they would tion. 10-4w Box 101, Ashley, Mich. interviewed by a reporter for TnE In ­ “Clara Browu, ” which has been engaged ing from typhoid fever and catarrh of buy it. Mr. Smith, not receiving an defendant by its attorney, Will H. answer entirely satisfactory to him, dependent in regard to the above in tbe grain trade on Puget Sound. Brunson, without offering any evidence, the bladder, aud is very near life’s end. The Place to Get It. asked the Court to direct a verdict of A daughter aud two grand-children are loaded tbe instrument into his wagon telegram, and all agree that, although The steamer is of 70 tons burden and the only relatives here. and drove to Maple Rapids, where be Any person contemplating the pur­ no cause of action, alleging that the thought he bad a customer for it, but chase of a Sewing Machine will find most of the statements contained there­ will be put in tbe Klondyke carrying plaintiff's case, undisputed, was not Tbe following officers were elected at prices at my place as low as in Chicago in are correct, it coutains some mis­ trade. She is now at Seattle. was a little too late—they had bought. such as under the law applying to the the annual meeting of tbe First Baptist He drbve borne with it,'and as it was or any other city, on tbe same class of statements that do great injustice to About April 20, the steamer will be case would entitle him to recover, and church of St. Johns: W. K. Sage, chair­ late at night be lef. it in bis wagon goods. Come and be convinced. both the church and pastor. towed up to St. Michaels, where tbe submitted in support of bis contention man of the board of trustees; Elmer Al- until morning, when, at an early hour, A. B. Balcom . tbe following propositions: berson, both three years; Miss Celia Mr. Lowe appeared at Mr. Smith's to “We are not engaged in a row, ” said company has purchased a baige, which First—A municipal corporation is not liable Smith, Mrs. Rodney Foot, two years; one of the parties interviewed. “Of to a suit for damages for its negligence or mis­ inquire whetner or not he bad sold the Who Does Yonr Drajing I will be taken along as a tow. They Alvin Pouch, one year; E. Wilcox, instrument, aud learning that be bad course, a large majority of the members cost the company $10,000 and the barge feasance, or that its airents, when it or they treasurer; I. II. White, clerk; Isaac I am thoroughly prepared with well- are engaged In the performance of a govern ­ Hobart, superintendent. not said be might return it to bis borne. fed and capable horses, strong spring of the church have been considerably $250. mental or legislative duty or power. He wanted it bad, but did not say so. drays and careful and obliging drivers, dissatisfied with the manner In which Second —The providing and furnishing of The address by Prof. Williams at the They will start for Dawson City as water for tbe inhabitants of a village or city opera bouse a week ago to-night, upon to d,o work in my line with safety and at they are constantly being scored by our soon as navigation opens up on the to preserve and proteot the publlo health and reasonable charges. I have a first-class to furnish Arc protection to them, is a govern ­ ttie financial question, was able and in­ BROKE HER ARM- pastor, but at the meeting referred to Yukou river, which will be about June mental or legislative duty or power. structive, aud was listened to by a good piano mover, and make a specialty of Third—A municipal corporation Is not llablo that kind of work. RicnARD G ay by the Tribune correspondent (which, l,and they expect to land in Dawson in a suit for damages cau-ed by tbe original sized audience. He made some strong Increased Trouble For Mrs. Jeremiah Me by the way, was the regular annual City about June 20 or July 1. They will plan of a public work. This point is distin­ comparisons in contrasting silver with Naugliton, guished from negligence in constructing the Lite price, of wheat, legislation debased Insurance. meeting for the election of officers and work: negligence in keeping it in repair, and On Saturday last while Mrs. Jeremiah carry 200 passengers and about 150 tons silver and want and starvation abroad Fire, Life and Cyclone. the transaction of such other business negligence in operating it. advanced tbe price of wheat. McNaughtou, a widow residing near the of freight [and are sanguine that fourth —1The original plan of the Board of main school building, was engaged with T. C. Butler . as might properly come before it, and Mrusteesof the village of St. Johns for the About twenty-five friends and neigh they can easily take in $40,000 on tbe water works plant provided for the burningof her domestic duties, slipped and feel not called for the purpose stated in tbe first trip, out of which there would be sort coal therein, aud that plan has never been Dors of II. M. Brace, of Essex, made upon her kitchen floor, breaking her Mandolin for Sale. him a complete surprise last Friday in Tribune) not an unpleasant word was between $25,000 and $30,(*0 to divide, changed or altered by the legislative body of arm between the wrist and elbow. She First Class Mandolin for sale, cheap. said village. honor of bis seventy-fifth birthday. II. is a poor woman and will keenly feel spoken. The pastor was informed that after paying for the steamer and barge. Fifth—In order to maintain a suit for dam­ F. Ward presented him, in behalf of tbe Apply to Walter Ferguson, at the Pa­ ages caused by a public nuisance the person the loss of the use of the member' cific Barber Shop. there was a matter of business to come If they find everything satisfactory at aggrieved must have sutrered some special, company, a solid silver tobacco box before the meeting that could be better the close of the first trip they will con ­ pecul'ar and particular damage differing, not with bis monogram, a rocking chair A Misstatement. only In degree, but In kind and character from from his family, and a handsome silk At the installation services of the HE STATE SAVINGS BANK considered in his absence, and he at tinue the service. They propose to do the damages sustained by the community at handkerchief from E. G. Bement, of OF FOWLKR. once withdrew, together with a few of large, who reside in the neighborhood of the Modern Woodmen of America, one of some prospecting on their own account, nuisance. In this case the damages claimed to Maple Rapids. the speakers stated ttiat a Maccabee r the members, but there was no row. and if they find an) thing good they pro heve been sustained by the plaintiff are exact ­ CAPITAL, 115,000. ly tbe same In kind aud character as those sus­ Wood Bros., of the old but of the new­ who takes out bis insurance in one state have no knowledge whatever of Rev. pose to work it for all there is in it. tained by all the rest of tbe neighbors, differ­ ly equipped mill, are now better pre­ and afterwards moves into another, NET ASSETS OF STOCKHOLDERS, $600,000 Willard having stated to any audience ing only In degree. Therefore, be cannot re­ pared to serve the people. They are must submit to a re-rating, according to cover. making excellent grades of flour, and his age, at the time of his removal. Al­ FRANK QRULER, President. that there were only six Christians in Sixth —The only negligence alleged In this FREDERICK SCHEMER, Vice-President. ELECTED OFFICERS. case Is that the Village of St. Johns was negli ­ every dealer in town, with a single ex ­ though the statement is a most absurd W. H. SNELLINO, CssMs tbe house, and the statement that be gent In burning sort coal at all. There is no ception, patronize them as they justly one, I find it is believed by some, and I takes no part whatever in missions is evidence whatever to sustain this claim of DIRECTORS: Clinton County Agricultural Society Did should, and they find ready sale for wish here to brand it as entirely false untrue.” negligence. Therefore, there can be no recov ­ their product, which has no superiority A Maccabee can go to any state or DonsUntlne Feldpsuscb, Frederick Schemer Last Saturday. ery upon the ground of negligence. country on tbe globe and still retain his From a prominent member of the After hearit g tbe arguments of the and but very few equals. Every person W. H. Snelllng, Michael SplUley, The regular annual meeting of the who buys and consumes the flour membership in tbe Great Camp in A. E. Dutcher, Frank Qruler. Baptist society we learn that while the attorneys on the foregoing propositions which be was insured without having Clinton County Agriculture and Ilorti during the afternoon and eveuing, and manufactured by the Wood Bros., are Constantine Gruler. members are satisfied that their pastor cultural society was held in the super benefited and satisfied. bis rate of assessments increased. tbe following Wednesday morning Sir KNionT. is conscientious in all his proceedings, visor ’s room at tbe Court house last J udge Daboll took tbe case from the (S^Money Loaned on K'-sl Estate Mortgages. bis resignation was asked for because Saturday afternoon, and was largely at­ jury for the reason stated above, and di­ tended by member* from St. Johns and More Had Luck. of the apparent impossibility to reunite rected a verdict as before stated. BUILDING AND LOAN. Dennis Norris, a farmer in the south the various sections of the county, and It is rumored that the plaintiff will 1TATE BANK OF ST. JOHNS. tbe forces of the church under the ex ­ everything was harmonious from tbe part of this township, about two pay the coets in this action and will be­ Annual Meeting and Election of Officers months ago, while engaged at some COMMERCIAL ANDSAVINGB isting circumstances. opening to the close. gin a new action at once; and it may be The meeting wa; called to order by of the St.Johns Building and Loan work in his barn, fell upon bis bead and At last Sunday morning's services stated in this connection that tbe Village shoulders, so injuring him that he has CAPITAL. 50,000. President Swigart, who called Mr. Tea Attorney claims, should this course be Association. Mr. Willard chose for his subject “Giv­ ter, of Duplaii), to the chair. By re not been able to do a stroke of work taken the court would be again com ­ At the recent annual meeting of tbe since. Last night while one of his sons NET ASSETS OF STOCKHOLDERS fMO/Nt, ing, ” and in conclusion refered to the quest tbe minutes of tbe last annual pelled to direct a verdict for tbe village, fact that the next Sunday offering meeting were read by Secretary DuBois, St. Johns Building and IjOan Associa ­ was in town with tbe team both horses when tbe case comes to trial. tion A. E. Richardson, Geo. M. Petrie were taken sick and required the ser­ would be for home missions, and con ­ after which Treasurer Ferry read a Several of tbe jurors who sat on this P. K. PERRIN, President. very concise and satisfactory report and Thomas Bromley, Jr., were re­ vices of a horse farrier. Dennis is just cluded with the question: “Howcan you case, after being discharged, stated that elected directors for three years. The able to bobble about on crutches. O. W. M UNGER, Vice-President. Both were accepted and adopted. On they did not think Mr. Woicott would J. W. FITZGERALD. Cashier. expect the blessings of God on your of motion the meeting then proceeded to directors elected D. 8 . French presi­ have recovered a verdict bad it been left dent; C. C. Vaughan, vice-president; Special Meeting. fering to missions when you yourselves the election of officers for the ensuing to them to decide. year, with the following results: F. M. Spaulding, secretary, and R. C. A special meeting of the Ovid Blue DIRECTORS: reject the same gospel that you desire The interest in this case that was Dexter, treasurer. Charles Fowler, Gill club will be held in the village of President-R. M Swlanrt, 8t. Johns. manifested in St. Johns yesterday was O. W. Munger, Goo. F. Marvin, J. W. Fiti to send to others? ” Secretary—Murret Frink. Bengal. Thomas Bromley, Jr., and A. E. Rich­ Ovid, Wednesday, January 19, 1898, at J. H.OokMt, J. H. Fedewa, Geo. W. Em­ Treasurer—Geo. N. Ferry, Ureenbusb. intense, and tlie verdict was a very pop­ Sunday morning, after the preaching ardson were appointed appraising com ­ which a full attendance of members Is mons, Jaa. Richardson, P. K. Perrin, Director*-Win. Byrne. Bengal: Wra Knnest, ular one. mittee. The first and second series have service. Rev. Willard tendered his res­ Olive: I. W. Taft, Ovid: H. N. Carpenter, Ben Village Attorney Brunson wss assist­ desired, as questions of importance will O. 8. Allison, M. fipltzley, sal. matured aud been paid in full. The come before such meeting. Jesse Sullivan. ignation in the following language: The meeting was then adjourned siue ed by Norton & Doollng. Fedewa & quarterly statement is nearly completed G eo . W. Emmons , President, Walbridge appeared for the plaintiff. and will be published soon. “‘By request of this church, I hereby F. D. Cleveland , Secretary. 3 Per Cent. Interest I'ald oaTime Depoelt CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THHR8DAY. JANUARY 13, 1898,

No Special Session of Legislature. The Salvation Army at Bay City DOINGS OF CONGRESS. A CONGLOMERATE CHRONICLE ’TWEEN THE LAKES. A lengthy conference of Gov. Pin- gave an impressive funeral for George AFFAIRS IN GENERAL, gree ’s intimate political friends from Harrison. He was picked up dying in A Paragraphic Chronicle of tho Act# of The case of Mrs. Florence Msybrick all parts of the state was held at the an old shanty and cared for by the BRIEF MENTION OF EVENTS OP tho Nation's Lawmaker*. will perhaps be reopened shortly in MICHIGAN NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD governor ’s home at Detroit to diacuas a army. Man 7 attended. Upon reassembling after the holiday another form. INTEREST. FOR M 1CHIOANDERS. number of matters of importance to Schoolcraft taxpayers will have a recess the Senate took up the bill to Two men were instantly killed and the conferees and the state in generaL chance to vote for a waterworks and provide for taking the next census, another fatally hurt by a fall of rock The matter of greatest moment, how ­ electric light plant At present there Ohlaa Yields to tho Demand of Germany the principal points of discussion being in the Penn slate quarry at Slatingtoflr Two Men Killed by the Collopee of • ever, was the question of the advisa­ the desire of some Senators to place is no fire protection and the streets are and Glvaa Up Ktao-Chon and 8nr- Penn. Lup lee Home »t Whitmore Lobe bility of calling a special session of the lighted with kerosene lamps. the census bureau appointments under roundings — Other Eeetern News— Maryland Republicans, who control —A Big Lumber Fire ot Saginaw state legislature to consider railroad The Kempf Commercial and Savings the civil service law, and the effort of the state legislature, have split ou the —Well-Known Editor Dead. taxation and other subjects. bank, of Chelsea, capitalized at 840,000, Durrant, the lKarderer, Hanged. Mr. Hale, of Maine, to reduce "to rea­ selection of a successor to U. 8 . Senator All of Gov. Piugree ’s appointees and the Wakefield State bank, of Mor- sonable proportions ” the topics to be Gorman and a Democrat may yet he were present, the most strenuous handled by the census In reply to a enci, capitalized at 830,000, have filed China Hae to Bend the Knee. elected. Zee H oum Collapeed—Two Men Dead. advocate of the special session be­ articles with the bank commissioner. request from the Senate for informa ­ Wm. M. Greene, general manager of A mammoth ice house being erected ing Railroad Commissioner Wesselius. Dispatches from Berlin and Pekin tion Secretary of State Sherman rec­ In the case of Burdick vs. Kalama­ state that an understanding has been the Baltimore A Ohio railroad is to re- bj the Toledo loo Co., at Whitmore But a majority was opposed to the ommended that certain persons in his ire from that position to succeed Lake, Mich., suddenly collapsed while special session, and this opposition was zoo being tried at Kalamazoo, Burdick reached between Germany and China department be exempt from the classi­ over 150 men were at work on it, and led by such men as Corporation Coun ­ sues for possession of land which was regarding the cession of Kiao-Chou bay fied service. Mr. Cockrell, of Missouri, President Calloway, of the Nickel two were instantly killed while a dozen sel Flowers, of Detroit, Insurance Com ­ donated for cemetery purposes, but to the former. It is intended by the thought that as the President has full Plate road. others were badly injured, six of whom missioner Milo D. Campbell, and Sher­ which has been transformed into a cession to render possible for Ger­ power to make such exemptions the Alexander Carter, a white citizen of may die. The work was being pushed iff Judson, of Washtenaw county. park. many the fulfillment of her just wish request of Secretary Sherman for con ­ Greenville, Tenn., killed his wife and so as to get into shape to take advan­ Their argument was that nothing The receivers of the defunct People ’s for the possession of a base for trade gress to take upon itself this power 19-year-old daughter, with an ax, tage of the ice ready for harvest The would be accomplished toward reduc­ Savings bank of ML Pleasant, have and navigation in Chinese waters. was presumptious, at leasL The House while they slept, and then shot and building was 250x150 feet and was di­ ing railroad fares, and that the gov ­ filed a report showing that the bank Germany is at liberty to erect on the also got into a civil service debate on killed himself. vided into five rooms. The carpenters ernor ’s adrainistrataion would then be was in a chaotic condition at the time ceded territory all the necessary build­ the legislative, judicial and executive The rush to the Klondike has set in were putting on the plates, which were blamed all over the state for saddling of its suspension, Aug. 19, 1897. De­ ings and establishments, and to take appropriation bill. It was apparent bigger than expected at this date. So 50 feet from the foundation, when sud­ upon the community the expense of posits were 865,067.94. the measures required for their pro ­ that the discussion was sure to he many are at Vancouver, Seattle and denly there a loud cracking sound and the extra session, without bringing Gen. D. B. Ainger, receiver of the tection. The ceded territory comprises lengthy one as many interested repre­ Tacoma, that the steamers are all sail­ the west outside wall fell with a crash. about any reforms. First National bank, of Benton Har­ the whole of the inner basin of Kiao- sentatives gave notice of their inten­ ing away packed. The next wall was struck and went The conference lasted until 3 a. m., bor, says he will pay depositors an­ Chou bay, so far as the high-water tion to speak on the suhjecL The CapL-Gen. Blanco is said to have down and the others were mowed down and bhe opponents of the extra session other dividend of 20 per cent soon. He line, the larger headlands situated House is divided into three parts on the given up all hope of the success of like nine pins. In a moment the entire won out. It was decided instead to had already paid 30 per cent since tak­ south and north of the entrance of the civil service question —those who favor peace in Cuba and has called upon building lay flat upon the ground with institute a campaign for a reform leg ­ ing hold of the bank three months ago. bay, to the point where they are nat­ the law as it stands; those who would Spain for 100,000 more men and large the imprisoned men underneath. islature that will inaugurate the mul­ urally bounded by mountain ranges, repeal it, and those who would materi­ quantities of supplies. Isabella county supervisors have or ­ and also the islands situated within There was no help at hand, as all the titude of Pingree reforms next winter. dered the prosecuting attorney to col­ ally modify iL An explosion of 1,500 quarts of nitro ­ men were at work inside of the build­ The campaign will start at once and and in front of the bay. No obstacles lect 813,449.35 from Treasurer Bru­ are to be raised by China to any meas­ A bill to consolidate the Indian Ter­ glycerin, near Booth, O., an oil ing at the time, but gradually the un­ conclude with the election next No ­ baker and his bondsmen. The money ritory with Oklahoma Territory has town, blew into atoms an oil well injured crawled out and began to as­ vember. ures Germany deems necessary for the was deposited in the hanks at Shepherd regulation of the water courses. been introduced in the House by Dele­ shooter named Stephen Wilson, of To ­ sist their imprisoned comrades. It is and ML Pleasant which afterwards gate Callahan, of Oklahoma. ledo, and wiped out of existence a team considered a miracle that only two MICHIGAN NEWS ITEMS. If for any cause Kiao-Chou hay Rep. Hepburn, of Iowa, has declined failed. should prove unsuitable for the objects of horses and wagon. were killed. The dead are: Albert Theron F. Giddings has declined the to he considered a candidate for the The Cramps will build five new 5,000- Morey, laborer, of Whitmore; Oscar James Leroy, aged 13, was drowned Germany has in view, China, after ar­ vacancy on the interstate commerce while skating at Decatur. United States marshalship for the riving at an understanding with Ger­ ton 16-knot twin-screw steamers for O'Connor, laborer, of Whitmore. The western district of Michigan, having commission. the New York and Cuba Mail Steamship fatally injured: John McBride, chief The furniture business at Grand Rap­ many, will cede another piece of terri­ received flattering inducements from a tory on the coast which Germany may A bill has been introduced in the Co. Next to the SL Louis and SL Paul carpenter, of Owosso, arm and leg ids is greater than ever this year prominent insurance company to re­ House for eight new revenue cutters they will be the largest merchant broken and jaw crushed; J. Comraette, Twenty-seven wildcats have been regard as more suitable for her purpose. for the treasury departmenL main with it as general superintendent Notes ou the Eastern Situation. steamers built in the United States. carpenter, of Toledo, injured inter­ killed in Arenac county in two months. of agencies. While other nations have been com­ nally; Geo. Martin, of Whitmore, breast The London Daily Graphic calls the plaining against the terms of the Ding- President McKinley has asked Joseph - Joseph Lindley, the pioneer shoe H. A. Chapin A Son, the millionaire seizure of Kiao-Chou "a felonious acL” P. Smith, director of the bureau of crushed in and lungs injured; II. Stil- dealer of Ionia, was found dead in bed. ley tariff bill Great Britain has been son, of Whitmore, internally injured; mine owners of Niles, are planning the The idea of an alliance with Great quietly negotiating for a reciprocity American republics, to pay a visit of Wm. Foltz, of Whitmore, head and leg J. T. Malloy, an Alpena grocer, has construction of an electric railroad be­ Britain is reported to have excited in­ treaty under the provisions of the bill. several weeks to Cuba to observe the crushed; John Baumgardner, of Whit­ assigned. Liabilities, 86,000; assets, tween Niles and South Bend, Ind. tense enthusiasm in Japan. The Mar­ The Senate committee on military way autonomy works on the island. more, crushed and injured internally. 87,000. They own the South Bend electric quis Ito's cabinet, it is added, will en­ affairs has ordered a favorable report Mr. Smith's intimate relations with The Ann Arbor railway company had The calendar for the Sanilac county light works and power will be derived deavor to promote an Anglo-Japanese on the bill increasing the military the President adds special significance charge of the building, which was to circuit court is loaded down with tax from this planL alliance. force of the country to the extent of to the appointmenh cost 825,000 when complete. The dam­ title cases. The President has made the follow ­ Special dispatches from Shanghai say two regiments of artillery. The interstate commerce commission age is about 810,000. The Ontonagon relief commission ing Michigan appointments: Charles that J. McLeavy Brown, the British Congressman Brucker, of Michigan, now has under consideration a plan to still has 816,000 of the 825,000 voted by Wright, of Detroit, collector of internal Korean customs agent at Seoul, main­ has announced himself as one of the compel the Canadian railroads t • 180,000 Lumber Fire. the legislature. revenue for the first district of Michi­ tains a firm hold of his post, and that strongest opponents of the Lodge im­ equalize their rates to shippers from On the docks of the Saginaw Salt & Petitions are being circulated in gan; James II. Stone, of Detroit, to be M. Alexieff, the Russian agent, who migration bill upon the floor of the point to point in the United States Lumber Co., at Crow island, three Berrien county for a special election to appraiser of merchandise in the dis­ has been endeavoring to supplant him, House. under a section of the law which pro ­ miles down the river from Saginaw, vote on local option. trict of DetroiL has been unable to obtain control of The secretary of the treasury has vides that otherwise goods in bond 8 ,000,000 feet of lumber were burned, the finahees, owing to the fact that all shall be subject to duty. Percy Smith, a marine engineer, was Twenty years ago Arthur N. Hart sent to congress deficiency estimates causing a loss of about 8120,000. inherited a fortune of about 8100,000 the funds are vested in Mr. Brown ’s of appropriations for the current fiscal The Swedes seem inclined to take The docks held about 16,000,000 feet fleeced out of 8000 in a questionable name in the Hong Kong hank at resort at Port Huron. from his father and he soon started on year and for prior years, for the sev­ advantage of Russian pre-occupatioa and a large quantity of lumber was the "pace that kills.” He has just Shanghai, which institution Honors eral department, aggregating 819,607 in the far east to reopen hostilities piled in the mill yard, which the flames Joseph Hilberbrandt, a farmer near been adjudged insane at Lansing after Mr. Brown ’s signature only. and for the postal service aggregating with Norway. When the relations be­ did not reach. The mill and salt block Saginaw, was thrown under a wagon an attempt to commit suicide. He is a There is a general feeling in Eng ­ 8676,750 payable from the postal rev­ tween the two countries were strained were saved with difficulty. The docks and perhaps fatally crushed. physical and mental wreck. land, and it is reflected on the London enues. in 1896 it became evident that Russia and one drill house were destroyed. The latest electric road project is The fifth victim of the electric car stock exchange, that the situation in Senators Thurston, Carteraud White, was inclined to aid Norway in exchange About three-fourths of the loss will be from Lansing to Saugatuck. Thus far, collision near Birmingham last month, far east is improving. It is considered constituting the sub - committee on for the cession of Finmark, including covered by insurance. A watchman plans have not taken definite shape. has been claimed by death. Mrs. Chas. settled that the proposed Chinese loan Alaska of the Senate committee on ter­ the port of Hammerfest. discovered the flames at midnight New Michigan postmasters: Chapin, Pratt, of Carle ton, died at Pontiac, of $80,000,000 will be guaranteed by ritories, have decided to recommend Maj. Moses P. Handy died at Au­ The origin is unknown, but it is Saginaw county, Geo. W. Clark; La- where she had been taken after the the British govern men L that the territory be given three gusta, Ga., where he was staying for thought skaters dropped matches or salle, Monroe county, Chas. E. Kirby. accident. She suffered from an ampu­ Big Silver Conference. judges instead of one and that the his health. The remains were taken started a fire to warm themselves. tated leg and internal injuries. judges be authorized to appoint United to Berlin, MtL, for burial. Maj. Handy One fire engine company from Sagi ­ The second trial of Mrs. Rose Selleck Leaders of the various parties advo ­ at Adrian, ou the charge of burning The 8100,000 opera house at Mar­ cating the free coinage of silver met in States commissioners. A delegate to was stricken with the illness, which naw and two from Bav City, besides congress may also be recommended. ended with his death, while he was the Carrollton company, reached the her divorced husband’s sawmill at Clay­ quette has been reopened after being conference at Washington in the com­ ton, ended in an acquittal. newly decorated and furnished at mittee room of Senator Jones, of Ar­ Rep. Howe, of New York, has intro ­ preparing to leave Paris for America scene in about two flours, but in the duced a civil service bill designed to after completing his work as U. S. meantime pail brigades were organized Two ruffians frightened Mrs. E. H. an expense of 85,000. It is backed kansas, chairman of the Democratic Griffith, a lone widow living on the by Mrs. J. M. Longyear, a wealthy national committee, and there were protect war veterans in the govern ­ commissioner to the world ’s exposition and worked heroically towards keep­ ment service. It gives preference to of 1900. ing the flames from crossing to the mill outskirts of Adrian, so that she gave lady, whose desire is to give Marquette present in addition to Senator Jones, honorably discharged soldiers and sail­ yard. The wind was not strong and up 86 , all the money she had. people first-class entertainments. Senator Butler, of North Carolina, ors in appointment, retention and pro ­ The report of Special Agent Avery blew favorably, sending the brands Chas. Beyer, aged 22, slipped from a David Schimmel, of Eggleston, has chairman of the national committee of motion in all departments and to the secretary of the treasury on the over the river, instead of towards the chute at Kaiser's icehouse at Adrian, been held in 85,000 bonds ou a charge the Populist party; Hon. A. P. Towne, branches. Physical impairme nt, not production of tin and terne plates in millions of feet of material and the fell eight feet and struck on his bead, of criminal assault on Rosa Garvey. chairman of the national committee of in fact incapacity, will not disqualify the United States during the fiscal mills directly in the rear. Several and was dead in a short time. He has been in hiding for a month the silver Republican party; Senator if they shall have business capacity for year ended June 30, 1897, shows that > This is a second offense and is a partic­ White, Congressman Bailey and Hon. the total production was 446,982,063 firemen had narrow escapes from be­ It is said that Grand Army veterans the office, and pensioners employed at pounds. This is an increase in the ing caught in the blazing piles. The at West Branch are incensed at Con ­ ularly aggravated case, it being al­ Marcus Daly, Democrats; Senators a salary of 81,200 a year or over are to leged that Schimmel used a shotgun to Teller, Pettigrew, Cannon and Mantle production of a little less than 140,000,* company had a 812,000 fire at the same gressman Crump for turning down surrender pensions while employed. 000 pounds, or over 45 percent, as com ­ place last April. their candidate for postmaster. intimidate the girL and Rep. Hartman, silver Republicans, and Senator Allen, PopulisL Prelim­ Estimate* on Oar *98 Wheat Crop. pared with 1896. At the meeting of the United States A company is being organized with Let Michigan Help Relieve the Cuban*. inary plans were formed for the con ­ Final returns make the area of win­ THE MARKETS.' Daughters of 1312 at New York, Mrs. a capital stock of $200,000 to utilize the Gov. Pingree has received a telegram power of Chappee rapids near Menom ­ gressional campaign and there was a ter wheat in the United States 26,663,- Alfred Russell, of Detroit was elected tendency toward the organization of a 000 as compared with 23,930,000 acres LIVE STOCK. dated from New York, signed by president of the Michigan society. inee to generate electricity to supply Stephens M. Barton, chairman. It power for street railways, paper mills, new silver party for the campaign of harvested last year, an increase of 11.4 New York —Cattle Sheep Lambs Hogs reads: "The central Cuban relief com­ Hon. Mark S. Brewer, of Pontiac, saw mills and other manufacturing 1900. ______per cent. Favorable weather during Best grades... (4 8 ©5 14 94 75 W 20 9115 has been tendered by the President the Lower grades. .3 0.©I 75 3 50 5 50 390 mittee appointed by President McKin­ concerns at Menominee and Marinette. Murderer Durrant Hanged at Last. December improved the condition of position of member of the civil service Chicago — ley, urges upon your excellency the Work will be begun at once on a dam William Henry Theodore Durrant, wheaL The- present average is 87.8 Best grades.... 5 03®5 45 4 tvs 5 81 3 85 commission with a salary of 83,500. Lower grades. .3 0J®4 80 3 00 4 50 350 immediate formation of efficient com ­ to cost $30,000. who murdered Marion Williams and per cent, indicating an aggregate win­ Over 300 residents of Benton Harbor ter wheat yield in the neighborhood of Detroit — mittees for the collection of funds, Stanley W. Turner, of Lansing, has Blanche Lamont in the Emanuel Bap­ Best grades.... 4 50®4 81 4 50 5 50 383 food, clothing and medicines in your have signed the petition for a local op ­ been appointed by Secretary of War tist church at San Francisco, has ex ­ 390,000,000 bu. According to the Jan­ Lower grades. .2 5j®4 25 3 00 4 25 350 state for Cuba's starving people, to be tion election, which will undoubtedly Alger as one of the three special piated his crimes on the gallows. He uary returns there are 240,000,000 bu. Buffalo — transmitted free by this committee to be held. A hot campaign is antici­ of wheat held on farms, which is Best grades.... 3 85®4 23 4 85 5 75 373 clerks who are to accompany the ascended the scaffold calmly, following Lower grades. .2 50®3 50 3 50 4 50 3 01 Consul-General Lee at Havana.” pated. government relief expedition which is Fr. Lagan, who administered to his 41.3 per cent of last year’s production. The present estimated supply of wheat Cleveland — The governor promptly decided to Department Commander Bliss reports to carry a large amount of supplies to spiritual wants, he having been bap ­ Best grades... .4 25 50 4 25 5 25 3 85 name Allan Shelden, of Detroit, as that G. A. R. posts were organized last the Klondike miners who are said to tized into the Catholic faith earlier in in all portions of the country is 315,- Lower grades. .2 51 00 3 00 4 00 350 chairman of the Michigan committee month at Mason and Morrice, and be in danger of starving. These clerks the day. He made a brief speech in 000,000 bu. Domestic requirements for Olnclnnati- bread to next July, 150,000,000 bu., Best grades... 7) 4 50 5 05 380 and other parts of the state will be John C. Fremont post, Detroit, dis­ will he the only civilans in the party. quiet tones asserting his innocence Lower grades 25 3 00 4 25 353 represented. banded. and forgiving those who had perse­ and, for spring seeding, 20,000,000 bu. Charles Gifford, of Chicago, and Miss —in all 170,000,000 bu., leaving a sur­ Pitts burg — The governor urges all who can to Robert Robertson, associate editor of E. M. Johnson, of Eaton Rapids, drove cuted him, mentioning especially the Best grades... 91 4 7. 0 00 305 contribute to this cause promptly, to the Hancock Progress, and a well from the latter's home to Lansing, 18 press of San Francisco. His last words plus for export during the ensuing six Lower grades 51 3 25 4 50 350 the best of their ability and as God has were: "I am innocenL ” His death ap­ months, and for home reserves at the known newspaper man, died at Han­ miles, to secure a marriage license, but end of June of 145,000,000 bu. GRAIN, ETC. prospered them. cock at Pfeiffer’s hotel of acute alco ­ the clerk could not be found so they peared to be painless. After the drop Wheat, Corn, Oats. holism. drove to Mason 12 miles farther where Durrant did not. struggle. In 15 min­ Sherman Name* Caban Relief Committee No 2 red No 2 mix No 2 white New Michigan Pont master*. New York 99 <399 85 ©35* 28> 4 ©28* Senator Forsyth, banker of Stand- they succeeded and were married utes he was cut down. The neck was Secretary of State Sherman has is­ New Michigan postmasters: Gray­ They drove back home the same night, broken by the fall. Chicago 02 ©92 27 ©27* 24 ©24 1 ling, Melvina Bates; ^aldington, Wm. ish and author of the uniform text ­ sued a proclamation conveying the ♦Detroit »1*©91* 29 ©29 25 ©25 - book law, will not stand for a re-elec­ makiug 60 miles in all on a hitter heartfelt thanks of the Cuban sufferers Toledo 91 ©9114 27*©37* 23 ©28* G. Hudson; Albion, Frank L. Irwin; cold day. Two Indians Burned at the Stakes Manistee, Calvin A. Palmer; Northville, tion, owing to pressure of private A mob of 30 white settlers chained who have been relieved by the kind­ Cincinnati 92 ©92 ‘4 28 ©28* 24 ©24 1 Another company has been formed Cleveland ®| ©91 27 ©27* 23 ©23 ' Wm. H. Hutton; Traverse City, George business. Lincoln McGelsy and Palmer Samson, ness and generosity of American citi­ to prospect for coal in Bay county. zens, and has appointed a central Cu­ Pittsburg 93 ©93 29 ©29 25 ©25 W. Raff; Alma, Charles F. Brown; Cold- The deadlock in the common council young Seminoles of good families, to a Buffalo 93 ©93 80 ©30 20 ©20 water, Alfred Milnes; St Louis, Aaron at Metamora, which lasted seven One thousand acres in Monitor, Ban­ ban relief committee, with headquar ­ gor and Kawkawlin townships have tree near Maud postoffice, Seminole •Detroit —Hay, No. 1 timothy, 98.50 per ton. R. Wheeler; Stanton, Fred E. Moffatt; months, has been broken and the vil­ nation, L T., and burned them to death ters in New York City, composed of Potatoes, 00c per bn. Live Poultry, turkeys, South Grand Rapids, Henry Clark; lage will now borrow money and pay been secured and drilling will be Stephen E. Barton, chairman, second 9c per lb; chickens. 0c; ducks, 7c. Eggs, started at once. With the close of for the murder and outrage of Mrs. strictly fresh, 2<>c per do*. Butter, dairy, Dowagiac, Julius O. Becraft; Arenac, its debts. Frank Leard, whose husband cultivates vice-president of the American Na­ 16c per lb; creamery, 22c. John Stuart; Big Rock, Montmorency winter, there will be fully 20 rigs at tional Red Cross; Charles A. Sehieren, While in a fit Thomas Gray, porter work in different parts of the county. laud leased from the Seminoles. Mc­ REVIEW OF TRADE. county, Jesse D. Rogers; Godfrey, Gelsy treasurer, a member of the New York of the Holiday house at Battle Creek, Without exception, so far as known, and his companion confessed to Chamber of Commerce, and Louis Montmorency county, Henry C. God ­ jumped from a third story window. the murder of Mrs. Leard and impli­ The year opens with a tone of quiet confi ­ frey; Hamblen, Bay county, Fred Er- coal has been struck in every hole put Klopsch, pioprietor of the Christian dence pervaaing nearly all branches of bus­ His head is badly crushed, but he is down. cated three other Seminoles and squads iness, with encouraging activity in the Iron •bisch; Willard, Bay county, Frank of whites are hunting them. Herald. It will he the office of the trade, a resumption of work by many thou ­ still alive. Hon. Albert Grenville Boynton, gen ­ committee to receive and forward to sands ot Industrial employes In the western XA*zey; Harbor Springs, A. L. Deuel; Wm. A. Weeks, of West Branch, is glass industry, a largely reduced volume of ■Cheboygan, J. C. Wooster; Midland, erally known as Judge Boynton, and An Indian Uprising Threatened. the United States consul-general at business failures compared with corre ­ being boomed for state senator by his for 27 years past political editor of the Dispatch from Muskogee, L T., say Havana such money and necessary sup­ sponding periods in preceding years* and a Alev McGill; West Branch, Myron H. Republican friends, to succeed George general outlook certainly not Inferior to French. Detroit Free Press, died at the Alma that an alarming state of riot prevails plies as may he contributed. any previous year at this time. Distributive A. Prescott, of the Twenty-eighth sen­ sanitarium, aged 00. Mr. Boynton had in the Seminole nation and unless im­ trade has naturally been rather slow pend- atorial districL NEWSY CONDENSATIONS. stock taking and the return of traveling Thos. Brad brook, an aged English ­ not enjoyed the best of health for mediate steps are taken by the United salesmen to the field. Industrial activity is man, was found so terribly frozen at Carrie Griswold's dress caught fire three years past, and had been gradu ­ Senor Capules, governor of Santiago a special feature unconflned to any one sec­ States authorities a bloody Indian up­ tion, but specially notable In the west. Un­ Bangor that he died. from the stove, at High wood. She ally failing. He was obliged to aban­ rising may resulL This is on account de Cuba has resigned. seasonable weather In the northwest checks A new postoffice named Malts has rushed out and rolled in the snow, but don his editorial work OcL 1 and re­ Wm. J. Bryan and wife arrived home distribution, but collections are reported of the burning of two Indians by good. Sales of southern Iron are large. 'been established in Saginaw county. was terribly burned before the flames cently went to the sanitarium for whites for the murder and outrage of after their trip to Mexico, and were Louisiana sugar crop returns have been Chas. W. Spencer is the postmaster. were extinguished. treatmenL Mrs. Leard. enthusiastically received. very satlstactorv, and cotton Is steady. Fire destroyed three outbuildings on Saginaw is to have a handsome new The towboat Percy Kelsey, of Pitts­ ~the farm of Charles Simons near ML armory with a seating capacity of The complaint that Collector Avery, White Woman Killed by an Indian. burg, blew up while golug down the Dangerous counterfeits of the $100 Morris. The honBe was saved by hard 4,000. The order known as the Pru­ of Port Huron, had technically violated Mrs. Julia Leard, a white woman, Ohio river, near Glenfield, I’a., and silver certificate are in circulation. work. dent Patricians of Pompeii is to erect the law by removing a civil service was clubbed to death by four Seminole five of the crew were instantly killed. Id an address on Jackson day at Chi­ 8 tephen Maloney, of Bay City, was the building. Companies E and D, officer one day by abolishing the office Indians in the presence of her children, The boat was literally blown to pieces cago Hon. Wm. J. Bryan gave Secre­ once worth 835,000, but drink ruined Third Infantry, M. N. G. have agreed and then the next day creating a new at her home near Maud, I. T. While and the tow of seven barges scattered tary 6f the Treasury Gage a severe him. He is now under arrest charged to the plans and will have an armory office for a new man, has been investi­ the woman was dying the brutes rav­ and losL The explosion was heard scoring and his proposed currency re­ with theft in the building. gated and it is shown that the aboli ­ ished her. for mile* vision scheme was denounced in strong The poettdfl muse sometimes keeps The Ann Arbor A Ypsllanti motor tion of the office had long ago been Ex-Minister Canalejas, the Madrid terms and was declared to be the work; the poet awake, but It Is the mews of line and the Detroit, Ypsilanti A Ann recommended by the special examin ­ Hon. Ignatius Donnelly, of SL Paul, editor, who has been Investigating the of a huge money trust which endan­ the cat that disturb the slumbers of Arbor electric railroad companies have ers. It was merely a coincidence that the well-known Populist, fam ons also situation in Cuba, is said to be thor ­ gered the liberty of the people. Mr.; other people. been consolidated. The latter road is on the day following an appointment as author of many popular hooka, and oughly discouraged with the outlook. Gage was asked by a Washington cor- ; Justice may be blind, but there is now completed from Detroit to Dear­ was made by the civil service commis upholder of the Baconian authorship 8 enor Amblard also takes a hopeless respondent if he cared to reply to Mr.' no question as to the blindness of the born and everything is ready to push slon to fill a vacancy that had existed of the 8 hakapere plays, will marry view of the oase and has declined the Bryan, bnt he merely said that he man who goee to law feeling certain it right through to Ypsilanti as soon for some time. There was no violation Miss Marian Hansen, his stenographer. appointment of secretary of the Cuban would take his innings at some fnt-. that he will get justice. as spring opens up. even of the spirit of the law. Donnelly Is M; his bride-to-be, 80. autonomist cablneL ure day. CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, JANUAHY 13, 1898.

BAD DIGESTION. BAD HEART. Rheumatism you go In without asking Miss Doro ­ THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. Poor digestion often causes irregularity thy—I—" of the heart’s action. This irregularity Is permanently cured “Do you know, ” asked David, with may be mistaken for real, organic heart exasperating calmness, “that I am LESSON III. JAN. 16. MATT 4s disease. Thesymptoms are much the same. By Hood ’s Sarsaparilla 17-2S. There is however a vast difference between Miss Dlmsdale’s sole executor? No, I the two: organic heart disease is often in­ Which neutralizes the thought not. Then you will understand curablecuraDie ; apparent heartDean diseasea is curable now, perhaps, that It Is necessary that Golden Taxt: Tho People Which Sot if good digestion be ree’ored.or Lactic acid in the blood. In Darkness Saw Groat Light. —Matt. A case in point is quotei noted from the Hew I should see her—to find out her Kra, of Greeueburg,rg, Ind.lad. Mrs. Ellen Cofl- Thousands write e LIGHT OUT OF wishes with regard to the funeral for 4: 16—Beginning of tho Ministry of som, Newpoint, Ind , a woman forty-threw one thing, and to give her authority to Joans. eers old, had suffered for four years with That they have felt Jistreeeing stomach trouble. The gases have her black frocks made for an­ The section Includes the general view generated by the indigestion pressed on tho No symptoms of other; ” and then, poor Barbara hav­ of Chrlst’e ministry In Galilee, as given heart, and caused an irregularity of ita ac­ INTERNATIONAL PRESS ASSOCIATION. ing shrunk away scared and trembling In Matt. 4: 12-26, and the parallels, and a tion. Kbe had much pain in her stomach Rheumatism since taking glance at Chrlst’e few earlier works there, and heart, and was subject to frequent and CHAPTER VI.—(Continued.) “Miss Dlmsdale, don ’t you know from this new and strange David (1) John I: 1-11; (2) John 4 : 43-54; (») Luke severe choking spells which were most Hood ’s Sarsaparilla "The devil take those fellows, ” Dick me,. Dick Harris?” Stevenson, whom she did not seem to 4: 16-31. Read full text of to-day ’e lesson. severe at night. Doctors were tried ia Suggestions to teachers.—A bird’s-eye vain; the patient became worse, despond ­ was saying to himself at that mo ­ For a moment there was a death­ know at all, he went straight to the ent, and feared impending death. CALIFORNIA EXCURSIONS. view of the first year of Jesus' ministry. ment, as he drove along. "They have like silence, then the dying woman drawing-room, going In and shutting The Judean ministry, recorded chiefly In TU the Chicago, Milwaukee A St. Pa«l either got a clue or they’ve turned muttered, “Dorothy —girl —alone. ” the door behind him. John, should be taken first, so as to b suspicious. Snooks the other day and "You are troubling about Dorothy, Dorothy jumped up with a cry al­ understand how Jesus' work grew Into Ball way to Lm Ao|,1n and Otbar most of alarm when she saw who had that which we study to-day. The map Point, la Soatharn California. Laurence now. I shall have to make said Dick, slowly and clearly, “and I will be no little aid. We gain from this These popular every Saturday Call* up my mind to screw things up to a have something to tell you about thus entered. “There,” said he, cold­ lesson lees of details, but more of a broad fornia. excursions (or both first and sec­ climax." Dorothy. Can you hear me? Cannot ly, motioning her back to her chair, outlook upon Jeeue’ preaching and meth­ you make me some sign that you hear ’don ’t be afraid; I shall not hurt you, ” ods In founding hie kingdom; what he ond-class passengers are “personally But he had not now much fear that preached; how he chose hie disciples; conducted" by intelligent, competent the climax would be a disagreeable me? Can you move your hand?” and then he got hlmeelf a chair and what kind of works he did, and how the and courteous "couriers," who will at­ one for him; and he drove along over But no, the hand remained perfectly set It a little way from hers. crowds were beginning to gather around tend to the wants of all passengers en the muddy roads as gayly as ever he still, still and cold, as if it were dead "I was obliged to come and see you him. In contrast with the slow beginning route. This is an entirely new feature had done between the sweet Sep­ already, at once, Dorothy, ” he said, In a cold shown In the last part of the first chap ­ of tourist car service and will be great ­ "Can you make me no sign that you and formal way, “because your poor ter of John. ly appreciated by families or parties of tember hedgerows. Yet when he Place In the life of Christ—The second hear me?” Dick urged. “I must tell aunt made me the sole executor under year of hla ministry, the earlier part of friends traveling together, or by ladies drew up in front of the Hall It I traveling alone. struck him that there was something you this about Dorothy. It will make her will. But first let me say how hie great Galilean ministry. He was Just you quite easy in your mind about beginning the rapid development of hie A Cate of Heart Failure. The Midland Route Tourist Cars are strange about the place. For one very, very sorry I am that I have to work. upholstered sleeping cars and are sup­ thing, the usual neat and well-kept her." come like this. I have known Miss The first year of Jesus' ministry,—A. She was much frightened but noticed that plied with all the accessories necessary Still she did not move or speak, but Dlmsdale all my life, and loved her al­ D. 27. The Judean ministry. The year of in intervals in which her stomach did not gravel was cut up, and in one place annoy her, her heart’s action became nor ­ to make the Journey comfortable and the low box-hedge which skirted the after a moment or so her eyes slowly ways." beginnings. Recorded chiefly by John, pleasant, and the sleeping berth rate Is chaps. 1-4. The chief events were the mal. Reasoning correctly that her diges ­ now empty flower beds was cut and opened and she looked at him. Dorothy had softened a little at this, first Disciples, the first Mlrac;e, the first tion was alone at fault she procured the but $6 (for two persons) from Chicago ”1 see that you hear me and and before he had ended his sentence Reform, the first Discourse, the first proper medicine to treat that trouble and crushed as if a careless driver had with immediate good results. Her appetite to California. know me,” said Dick. "You are began to cry piteously. David Steven­ Tour, the flret Converts In Samaria. Ask the nearest ticket agent for a driven over It. Note. John the Baptist was still preach ­ came back, the choking spells became less troubling to know what will happen son went on: frequent and finally ceased. Her weight, tourist car “folder, ” giving complete He was not long left in doubt Old ing and preparing the way. Opening of to Dorothy if you should die In this “I don ’t want to speak about the which had been great!v reduced was re­ information about the Midland Route, Adam came to take his horse and led the great Galilean ministry, which ex ­ stored and she now weighs more than for or address “Eastern Manager Midland him off to the stable, shaking his head illness. Is that It?” reason why she left me In charge of tended from December, A. D. 27, to Oc­ ears. Her blood soon became pure and Route," No. 95 Adams street, Chicago, with ominous sadness, and muttering “Yes.” She had managed to speak everything, ” he said—“at least, not tober, A. D. 26—a year and nine months. Ser cheeks rosy. Ill., or Geo. H. Heafford, General Pas­ Intelligibly at last, and Dick pressed just now. Of course, she thought that The first part of this Is The Second Year Ths case Is of general Interest because something Indistinctly about a bad of Jesus’ Ministry, A. D. 28, which may the disease is a very common one. That senger Agent, 410 Old Colony Building, job; and then Barbara opened the the cold, nerveless hand still covered everything would be very different best be called The Year of Development — others may know the means of care we Chicago. door with scared, white face, and quiv­ by his own. with ua. And then, too, she was a the growth from the small beginnings of ve the name of the medicine used—Dr. “I want to marry Dorothy at once. ” good deal mixed up with me In busi­ the first year Into a great work, with illiams’ Pink Pills for Pale People. These Wild birds do not sing more than eight or ering lips which could not command marked results. A General View of His pills« contain all the elements necessary to ten weeks In the year. themselves sufficiently to tell him he said very clearly and gently. “I ness matters, and I believe she wished Galilean Ministry.—Va. 17-26. First. The give new life and richness to the blood and anything. should have asked you soon In any that the outside world should know as Field. The country and Its people. Gali­ restore shattered nerves. Edsest, Tour Bowels With Cascarets. "Good God, what Is It?” exclaimed case. But you will be quite satisfied to little of her affairs as possible. Now, lee contained about 2.000 square miles, or Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. about one-third of Palestine proper, with The greatest force known to science Is that 10c. Mo. U C. C. C. fall, druggists refund money. Dick; his thoughts flying straightway know that she is safe with me, won ’t Dorothy, it shall be as you wish; I a population of 3,000.000. Josephus says produced by tbe contraction and expansion to Dorothy. you ?” will either simply hear your wishes that it Included 204 cities and villages, the of metals, resulting from tbe action of beat He who increases the endearments of love. But It was not Dorothy, for In two There was another silence; then the about the funeral and the mourning smallest of which had 15,000 Inhabitants. and cold. Increases at the same time the terrors of The man who loves any kind of a sin haa death. The soli was very fertile, the vineyards minutes she came running into the poor tied tongue tried to speak, tried and all that, and tell you how your af­ and orchards were very fruitful. There the devil’s chair around his neck. room, tried to speak, and then, scared again, and at last mumbled something fairs stand by-and-by, or I will tell were prosperous manufactories, and a and trembling and sobbing, she found which the three listeners knew was, you now, whichever you like.” great trade between Egypt and Damascus FOR THIRTY DAYS. passed through the region. The Sea of herself somehow or other in his arms. “Bless you. ” “I would rather know the worst Galilee “was covered with vessels en­ Dick was almost beside himself with “Auntie, auntie,” sobbed Dorothy, In now, ” said Dorothy, in a very low gaged in traffic and fisheries, and Its A Liberal Offer to Sufferers of Rheu­ anxiety, but he soothed her tenderly, an agony, "say one word to me—to voice. She knew from his manner that shores were dotted with cities and vil­ matism and Other Diseases. and patted her shoulder with a gentle, me and poor Barbara, do." he had no comforting news to tell lages. ” The people were Industrious, In­ “6 Drops ” is a remedy for rheuma­ telligent and active. Many were rich. It tism, neuralgia, catarrh, la grippe and “There, there, darling, don ’t cry like The dying eyes turned toward the her. was a common saying, according to Eder- faithful servant, and a flickering smile kindred ailments. The manufacturers that. What Is it, dear? Tell me." "Then I will ten you," said he, in a shelm, "If a person wishes to be rich, of "6 Drops" have many letters from But for a little time Dorothy sim­ passed across the worn, gray face. strained tone; “and first I must ask let him go north (to Galilee); If he wants “Old friends,” she said more clear­ to be wise, let him come south ” (to Jeru­ those restored to health by the use of ply could not tell him. “I’ve been you, did Miss Dlmsdale ever tell you salem). Moreover, being so far away from their remedy, of which the following longing for you to come, ” she said ly than she had yet spoken. "Very that she had great losses during the Jerusalem, the religious center, and In a sample: at last. Oh, poor Auntie! and she is happy, ” and the eyes turned toward past two years?” such frequent contact with other peoples, Buena Vista, Ore: all I have In the world —In the world. ” Dick. "Losses! ” cried Dorothy, with open they were more tolerant and less bound September 21, 189T. by tradition than the people of Judea. Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co., Chi­ “But Is she 111?” asked he. “Remem­ “Auntie!” cried Dorothy. eyes. “No; I don ’t know what you Thus In many ways this was the most “My litte girl, ” said the dying wom- cago, Ill. ber that I know nothing. ” mean.” hopeful fleld In all Palestine for gaining Dear Sirs—Your medicine has cured “But you g<< my telegram, ” she “I feared not. Well, she had several a foothold and reception for the new kingdom of God. both myself and wife of our rheuma­ Bald, ceasing her sobs to look at him. terrible losses of money, and—and, to Practical Suggestions and Illustrations. tism, and we wish to express our grat ­ “Your telegram? No! What tele­ cut a long story short, Dorothy, I ad­ —L We are not to be discouraged at small itude for the relief we have obtained ONB gram? ” vanced her several large sums on —on beginnings. All great things were once through your never-failing remedy. 1 Both the method anJ results when small. To all reformers the first year cannot find words loud enough to “I sent one early this morning to the security of this property. ” and a half of Christ’s ministry is an en­ Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant you at Colchester, ” she answered— “Then this—go on, ” said Dorothy. couragement. 2. Illustration. Repent ­ praise your “6 Drops, ” and you are at and refreshipg to the taste, and acta “ ‘To R. Harris, 40th Dragoons, Col ­ “At that time Miss Dlmsdale and I ance and forsaking of sin are necessary liberty to use my name in connection gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, chester.' Was not that direction before God can give the blessings of sal­ with your advertisement to those that both thought that everything would vation and the fruits of the Spirit; as the are sufferers. Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys­ enough? ” be different between you and me, and, warm spring sun must come and thaw Yours respectfully. tem effectually, dispels colds, head­ “Well, scarcely,” said Dick, half In fact, that I was but advancing the ground and melt the snows before the WM WELLS. aches and fevers and cures habitual smiling at bis own knowledge. “But flowers and fruits can bless the earth. It money to you. We thought that the Is useless to sow even the best of se^d During the next thirty days the com ­ oonstipation. Syrup of Figs is the about your aunt—Is she 111?” world —our little world here, I mean— on snow-banks and froxen soli. 3. The pany will send out 100.000 of their sam­ only remedy of its kind ever pro ­ Dorothy ’s tears broke out afresh. would never know anything about It, kingdom of heaven Is at hand. It lies ple bottles for 25 cents a bottle. They duced, pleasing to the taste and ac­ “She is dying —dying, ” she sobbed. and she was obliged to sell the Hall all around us, as the sunlight around a do this to allow sufferers to try the “The doctor says there Is no hope —no darkened building, waiting for the blinds remedv. From the past they know that ceptable to the stomach, prompt in to somebody. I gave her more for It to be thrown back and the windows to be one of their sample bottles will con ­ hope whatever.” than anybody else In the world would opened. It has already begun In ths its action and truly beneficial m its “But tell me all about It,’’ he urged. vince one of the merits of ”6 Drops." effects, prepared only from the most have done, because—well, because I world, and Is coming faster arid faster. Large bottle. 300 doses. It, and also “What is the matter with her? She wished to oblige her, and to help her Illustration. The ordinary great seal of for the next 30 days 3 bottles for *2f*0. healthy and agreeable substances, its was all right yesterday afternoon the United States Is commonly seen; but Write to-day to the Swanson Rheu­ many excellent qualities commend it over this difficulty. On no account the design for the reverse side I have when I left. It must have been very would I have disturbed her here or never seen, except on the outside of some matic Cure Co.. 107 Dearborn street.. to all and have made it the most suddden. Was it a fit?” have taken a farthing of rent from her. of the postal cars and In the encyclopedia. Chicago, Ill. This company |s reliable The design Is an unfinished pyramid; ov ­ and popular remedy known. "Paralysis," answered Dorothy If she had lived to be ninety.” promptly fill every order. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 mournfully. “We were Just going to DO YOU KNOW ME? er It is an eye symbolising God ’s provi ­ "Then this Is your house? ” Dorothy dence, and the motto, "Annult coeptls, ” It is said, that were It not for our attnos- oent bottles by all leading drug ­ bed, and Auntie got up, and all at "He favors what has been begun; ” and. an, almost clearly now. “My dear, asked. bere, tbe oceans would become boiling bot gists. Any reliable druggist who once she said, ‘I feel so strange. Dor­ "It is,” he answered, quietly. underneath the motto, “Novus ordo sec- From the sun’j rays In tbe course of a year's othy; fetch Barbara;’ and when I good child. I am quite happy. ” ulorum, ” “A new order of the ages." time. may not have it on hand will pro ­ There was a moment ’s silence, “But Auntie had a very large an­ Much more may Christ’s coming and the came back a minute afterward she gospel of his kingdom be called "'a new case it promptly for any one who had slipped down on the floor by broken only by the girl ’s wild sobs, nuity,” he exclaimed. AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS,. wishes to try it Do not accept any (To be continued.) order of the ages." and with him not only We are asserting In the eourts our right to thm the sofa there and could hardly speak. and when Dick looked up again, the the Individual man, but the world will be exclusive use of the word "CASTOKIA," end substitute. completed. 4. Fishers of Men. First. "PITCHER’S CASTORIA,’’ as our T. arte Mark. We put a pillow under her head, and gray shadows had fallen over the COMPLETION OF THE BIBLE. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. got Adam up, and Adam drove Into worn face, and he knew that her mind To be Ashers of men is the duty and priv ­ I. Dr. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannls, Massachu­ Generally Believed to Have Keen Reached ilege of the disciples of Jesus. Second. setts. was the originator of "PITCHER'S CAS­ SAM FKAMCI9C0. OAL Dovercourt and brought the doctor out was at rest now. The sea Is the evil world. In the oldest UOUUVUJLE. Kf. MEW 1*MK, HI. About A. D, ISO. TORIA," the same that has borne and does now as fast as he could; but Auntie did And In the quiet watches of that Christian hymn extant (by Clement of bear the fac-slmlle signature of CHAS. H_ not know him at all. And as soon as night Marion Dlmsdale passed quietly Scholars differ in opinion as to the Austria) Christ Is addressed. Out of this restless sea we are to bring men to the FLETCHER on every wrapper. This la th» he came in, Barbara and I knew It away. Just aa the tide turned backward date at which the books now found in rest and peace and holiness of Christ. original "PITCHER'S CASTORIA" which has was all over with her, for he shook to the great North Sea. the New Testament were completed, Third. The line and the net are the gos ­ been used In the homes of the mothers of bis head, and said, ‘We bad better get says the Review of Reviews, but It is pel, with all Its attractions and means of America for over thirty years. Look carefully her to bed. Oh, no, It won ’t disturb CHAPTER VII. probable that this was accomplished gaining souls. Fourth. The net Is of no at the wrapper and see that It is “the kind yoo not later than 130. Many centuries use without the fishermen. It Is personal have always bought, ’’ and has the signature of her, she feels nothing. ’ But she did ICK stayed at work by those who are anxious to save CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the Wrapper No feel something, ” Dorothy added, "for Graveleigh Hall have passed since the formation of tho men that brings them to Jesus. A lead­ one has authority from me to use my name when we were undressing her she until the end came, old testament, but the new was all ing Baptist clergyman said not long since except The Centaur Company of which Cbaa written within a single hundred years. that the experience of their missions had H. Fletcher Is President tpoke several times, and always the after which he taught them that little success was gain ­ same, ‘My poor little girl —Dorothy — bade Dorothy go to The decision as to which books should ed by the printed word, without the liv­ March X, 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER. M. IV all alone, ’ ” and here, poor child, she bed; and he put be received Into the new canon was ing presence of the missionary. The per ­ sonal element Is a very Important factor Only one person In U has perfect eyes, the- broke down again, sobbing over her his horse in and not so quickly reached, for the earliest larger portion of defectiveness prevailing In all gospel work. Fifth. The object Is among fair-haired people. own desolation. "I begged and prayed drove back to Col ­ fathers of the church frequently quoto to bring men to the shore of eternal life. her not to worry about me, but It was chester, which he from other gospels, such as one “ac­ The very word catch Implies, as we have no good. Dr. Stanley said she couldn ’t reached In time for cording to the Egyptians," or “accord ­ seen above, to take alive, to bring liv­ Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That hear me, and so she kept on all night, ing to the Hebrews,” and the Syrian ing men Into the kingdom of God. Sixth. Contain Mercnry, the day’s duty, be­ Again, the work of the Asher Is rather a as mercury will surely destroy the sense ‘My poor little girl —all alone. ’ ” ing orderly officer church accepted some books not re­ work of art and skill than of force and of smell and completely derange the ceived by that of North America, or violence. —Trench. The Asherman attracts whole system wben entering it through For some minutes Dick said never a for the day. the mucous surfaces. Such articles word. "Dorothy, ” he said at last, “I “I must stay in the barracks all to ­ the western church and vice versa. rather than drives. Great skill, patient should never be used except on prescrip ­ toll, watchfulness, and care are neces­ tions from reputable physicians, as the should like to see her. Where Is she?” morrow, darling; I am on duty," he There Is a legend that at the first ecum­ sary. The use of the right bait, and es­ damage they will do is tenfold to the It Cures Colds. Coughs. 8ors Throat. Croup, In­ "In her own bed,” said Dorothy won- enical council of Nlcaea, 325, copies of pecially In much Ashing, the keeping of good you can possibly derive from tbem. fluents. Whooping Cojqh. Bronchitis and Asthma. explained to her; “but I’ll get leave the one's self out of sight. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by A certain euro for Consumption in first stages, deringly. next day and come out here in the the Christian literature then current F. J. Cheney A Co., Toledo, O., contains ■nd s sure relief in a (tranced stage*. Use at one*. "Then take me up there. Perhaps morning. Meanwhile, will you and were laid beneath the altar and the no mercury, and Is taken Internally, act­ You will toe the excellent effect after taking the FROM RECENT SERMONS. ing directly upon the blood and mucous . first dose Sold by dealers everywhere. Laiqe the will understand me if I tell her Barbara say nothing of the engage ­ genuine books leaped out of the mass surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's f bottles 25 cents and 60 cents. something." ment between us?—I want to have a and ranged themselves on the altar. Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine So Dorothy took him up to the large It probably contains a germ of the truth Obedience was the secret of Peter’s It la taken Internally and made In To ­ Get your Pension long talk to you before any one else ledo, Ohio, by F J. Chens* A Co. Tes­ darkened room where the mistress of knows a single word. ” —that at this convocation it was de­ success. Obedience Is the success of timonials free. Sold by Druggists, price DOUBLE QUICK every human life today. —Rev. W. E. 75c per bottle. the house lay dying. Barbara, filled And Dorothy, of course, promised, cided that the books now received Hall’s Family Pills are the best Write CAPT. O’FARRRt.L, Pension Agent, with grief and dismay, rat keeping and Barbara promised too, believing were apostolic or written under apos ­ Dugan, Presbyterian, San Francisco, I42g New York Avenue. WASHINGTON, D.C. watch beside her, and she stared with quite that Mr. Harris wished to say tolic direction, and the others were Cal. Louisville horseshoers want a law requir ­ surprise to see Dorothy come In, fol ­ nothing about marrying and giving in spurious. Be that as It may the Judg­ There is nothing more up to date ing examination as to fitness of those en­ CURE YOURSELF! lowed by the tall soldier, who en­ along the lines of nineteenth century gaged In the business. . Css Big SI for unnatural marriage while the dear mistress of ment of several generations of Chris­ discharges, Inflammations. tered with a soft tread and went up tians certainly decided upon the value theology than the Judgment of Provi ­ Irritations or ulcerations the house lay cold and still within it There la a Class of Psopla r mucous mem bran is. to the bed, where he stood for a mo ­ It was a sad and wretched day. The of these books as distinguished from dence, recorded In Jonah. —Rev. O. 8 . Who are injured by the use of coffee. J’ainleaa, and not eaUia- ment watching the dying woman, and Michael, Episcopalian, Philadelphia, |TMtEyM(0MIMIOM.0O, Sent or poisonous. news spread quickly through the many others written at about that time Recently there has been placed in alV | fleld hyPemgglstn, listening to the incoherent, mumbling neighborhood, and every few minutes or later, and the council of Carthage Pa. the grocery stores a new preparation, 'or sent In plain wrapper, words that fell from her lips. "Dor ­ Inquirers came to the door to hear the (397 ) Is said to have fixed the canon. Heaven la the largest and grandest called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, 7<.“VTM-rrV" othy —little girl —no one —alone —» The word "canon ” was first used by work Almighty God ever built, su­ that takes the place of coffee. The %v' ■ Circular sent on request details from Barbara and ask kindly most delicate stomach receives it with­ ah!—” and then a long slgih, enough Athanasius, in the fourth century, In blimely and transcendently superior to break the hearts that heard It. for Dorothy. And about noon, by the out distress, and but few can tell it tkne Dorothy had dragged herself out the sense of "accepted” or “author ­ to all others and fixed in space.—Rev. from coffee. It doea not coat over 14 "Just pull up that blind for a min­ Dr. F. W. McCloskey, Methodist, At­ FJMime&grgsa ute, Barbara," said Dick to the weep­ of bed and was sitting miserably be­ ized,” and Jerome and Augustine held as much. Children may drink it with ■ see m mu of the . heap home* side the drawing-room fire, David the present new testament as canoni ­ lanta, Ga. great benefit 15 eta. and 25 eta. per f; Bfl g M K» aod prosperous coo. ing woman. "I want to speak to your The modern age la marked above package. Try it Ask for GRAIN-O. ■ AW I II Em ditlons In Nebraska mistress, and I can’t tell whether she Stevenson rode along the avenue anu cal. ______and elsewhere, sub- told Barbara that he wanted to dfee everything elae by Its love of the fact ______scribe to " The Corn will understand me unless I can seo Next to Mud In Intelligence. Art and literature, ax well as science, In a year a horse will eat nine times his ■I F* 1 Belt.” a monthly pa- her face” Miss Dorothy. Sir John Lubbock makes the remark­ own weight, so will a cow, an ox six times per lull of term pto- are Intent on discussing nature’s laws and a sheep six times tures and Information about tho West. It will Then as Barbara drew up the blind “Miss Dorothy is very poorly and able statement that “when we consid ­ and reproducing life as It Is—Mrs. Ce­ and let the feeble November daylight upset, sir," said Barbara, who had a er the habits of ants, their social or ­ lia P. Wooley, Independent, Chicago, sort of Instinct that Dorothy would Don ’t Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life kwmf In upon the pallid face lying so stiff­ ganisation, their large communities, Ill. To quit tobaooo easily and forever, be mag­ ly among the pillows, he laid his hand rather not see this particular visitor. and elaborate habitations; their road ­ What a sweet comfort the thought netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To- "Yee, b«t I must see her all the ways, their possession of domestic Bac, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men upon the nerveless one lying upon the to the aoul In trouble that there are strong. All druggists. Me. or It Cure guaran ­ bed-cover. same,” said David, curtly. "Where is animals, and even, in some cases, of no. chance events In this world, but teed. Booklet and sample free. Address “Miss Dlmsdale,” he said, "do you ehe?” slaves, It must be admitted that they that all are the result of a divine, Sterling Remedy Oo., Chicago or New York. know me?” But there was do sign, "In the drawing-room, ilr,” said have a fair claim to rank next te man watchful care.—Rev. B. M. Parmer, in the scale of intelligence. ” The most terrible of lies la not that which and hs tried again. Barbara. “But \ don ’t think I can let Presbyterian, New Orleans, La. la uttered but that which is lived. CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1897

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Hanna was yesterday Held at Court House. ble fees...... 8 05 To the bonorakle Board of Supervisors: elected United States senator for both allowed at...... 3 05 Your committee on claims have examined the long and short terms. The proceedings of the Board of Supervisors 85 Lewli Severance, justice bills from No. 59 to 03 inclusive, and recom- The Detroit Tribune in an editorial of Clinton county, Michigan, at their January fees...... 0 00 mend that they be allowed as reported, viz: on the situation remarks as follows: session, A. D,, 1808. allowed at...... 0 00 No. Have your eyes correct- Pursuant to adjournment, the Board of Su­ 80 Alonzo E. Dunn, prison ­ 59 H. L. Kendrick, goods SARSAPARILLA Now that Mr. llauna has won his pervisors of Clinton county, Michigan, con ­ ers’ wash bill...... 10 00 for jail...... -...... <0 48 tested at battle and been elected to the United “ The Kind that Cures.” vened at the court house, in the Village of St. allowed at...... 19 80 allowed at...... 0 48 States senate , it is worth while to in­ 87 Alonzo E. Dunn, lock bill 34 30 Buy a bottle from your nearest quire what the Republican party h«8 Johns, in said county and state, on Monday, 00 Riley J. Woodruff, Jus- ALLISON’S gained from his victory. The Tribune the 3d day of January, A. D., 1808 and was allowed at...... 84 30 tice fees...... —— 2 75 dealer, and if you receive NO cannot believe that any principle of called to order bv the chairman. 88 Willard C. Lyon, justice allowed at...... -...... 2 75 BENEFIT you can GET JEWELRY Republicanism has been vindicated The roll wa< called by the clerk and the fol ­ fees...... 30 00 01 The Clinton Indepen- either by his candidacy or his election. lowing members answered to their respective allowed at...... 20 00 dent, printing for county 5 75 YOUR MONEY BACK. STORE. On the contrary, his triumph is a blow names: 89 Eddy Bros., work for coun ­ allowed at...... 5 75 EVERY BOTTLE IS to the party, not only in Ohio but in the Townships. Supervisors. ty...... 0 50 02 L. H. Allen, game war- GUARANTEED. country at large. Bath...... Chester B. Church a lowed at...... 0 50 den fees...... 0 00 BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Victor ...... Charles W. Pope 40 George VV- Hulbert, con ­ Mr. Hanna had achieved some success allowed at...... 0 00 All Druggists Keep It. in commercial circles, great success, in Ovid...... William G. Hunter stable fees...... 03 Ed. Baldwin, tramp board Barbers. DuPlaiD...... LaMottG. Bates allowed at...... 2 00 fact, beiore he began to nourish politi ­ bill...... 12 80 Green bush...... Dwight S. Morrison 41 E. E- Huyck, burial indi­ Real Estate. | .i OB VOJIKCH, proprietor of TbeCentra cal ambitions. lie contributed his allowed at...... 12 00 Bingham ...... Thomas C. Butler gent soldier ...... 40 00 Albert Calkins to A. L Chandler, lots 8,9. f barber Shop. Ladies’ and children's hair share of money to the compaign funds WM. SCHAVEY. Ming especially. Good bath rooms iu connection Olive...... Jeremiah B Howe allotted at...... 40 00 and part of lot 10, village of Ovld.fflOO. and and took his pay in legislation that L. W. BALDWIN. John H. Blssell to Annie A. Ulsscll, 100 acres Violin and other strings ; musIcISDs’ outfits, etc. DeW'ltt...... Andrew S. West 42 John linker, tramp board promoted his business. • B. F. YOUNG, » of see. 28, town of Victor. 81. q. c. ACIFIC HA It licit SHOP- W. W. Fergus ­ Mr. ilanna is merely an iron mong ­ Watertown ...... William Schavey bill...... 5 80 Douglas Kraster and wife to Clayton A. on, Proprietor go to the Pacific Barber Committee. Sherman. 40 acres of sec. 16. town of Duplain, P er who has broken into politics through Riley...... J- H. Burnesallowed at...... 5 80 Mr Morrison moved that the report of the Shop, under Wilson's Clothing Store, St. Johns, the agency of a bank account. The Bengal ...... B. F. Young 43 O O. Perrin, tramp board f ■¥) Micu., for flrst-olass work. Shaving, hair committee on claims be accepted and adopted, Lawrence Thelen to Joseph The!cn.!40 acres cutting, shampooing, etc, done in the latest first part of this statement is no reflect- Essex ...... W. B. Casterline 11 41 bill...... and the clerk authorized to draw orders on the of sec. 11, town of Westphalia, $1 77’>. style* of the tonnoriul art- upon M r. Hanna. 11 is far more credit­ Lebanon ...... Harvey Murwic allowed at...... 11 41 Lawrence Thelen to John Wlebor. 80 acres county treasurer for the several amounts. of sec. JO. town of Westphalia, 83.150. able to be a good iron monger than to Dallas...... Levi W. Baldwin 44 Geo W. Hulbert, consta ­ Said motion prevailed. A. Simon and wife to John Pung, 40 acres be the sort ot politician Mr. Hanna has Westphalia...... ,...... Joseph R. Bohr 1 45 Attorneys. ble fees...... Motions and Resolutions. of sec 35, towu of Dallas, 81,475. £ roved himself to be; but the fact that Eagle! ...... J - H. Briggs allowed at...... 1 45 Peter Dlehin and wile to Casper Dlebm, 20 IJWIN H. LION, Attorney at Law, rtt. Mr Schavey moved that the clerk be directed acres of sec. 32. town of Bengal. $000. Johns. Mich. Office over Kendrick’s store. Ir. Hanna has achieved more than There being a quorum present, the board 45 Henry P. Clark, justice E ordinary success as an iron monger, to withhold all claitn6 hereafter presented until Ernest J. Dowker et. a), to Peter J. Molnet, 2 KAULUINU, NOKlO.N & 1 >001.1X0 proceeded to business. fees...... 0 00 the October session of the Board of Supervis­ acres of sec 9 town of Olive, <300. Attorneys at i.aw. Office over St. John* NatJou- contrary to the assertion of his friends, allowed at,...... 0 00 St. Johns Land Co.. Limited, to Wm. Bond, S■1 Sank.______159«;. does not prove that he is fitted to shine Introduction of Bills. ors. part of lot 5, block 7, village of St. Johns, 40 Jacob Weitzel, justici 4 30 ILL 11. HHlJNstON, Attorney at ,w aud in statecraft. Claims numbered 1 to 46, inclusive, were Said motion prevailed. 83,400. allowed at...... 4 30 Helen C. Hewitt to Francis W. Redfern, lot Solicitor in Chancery. Office ov Putt’s But what has the Republican party presented by the clerk and referred to the com ­ On motion of Mr. Howe the Board adjourned groceryW store. ______u,16 47 Spaulding & Co , Goods 7. block 26. village of Maple Rapids, W<0. gained of it all? Only the scandal of his mittee on claims bylthe chairman. until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Frank Waters and wife to Jane Ann Hunt. for county ...... 73 31 ■OHN H. KKPKWA. HKNKY *. Wa L~XIDKK election. No mighty man of brains has Motions and Resolutions. W. B. CASTEKLINE, lots 1 and 2, block 119, village of 8t. Johns, allowed at...... 73 31 <2.000. 3EUFWA A IVAliHKI I1UE, Attorney* been added to its councils. The party On motion of Mr. Morrison the Board ad­ William M. Smith , Chairman. 48 Wm. Savlll, tramp board Theodore Miller and wife to Jacob Miller, at Law, at the old stand, over the "corner in Ohio is again split up the back. To journed until tomorrow morning, at ten o ’clock. Clerk. Jr.. 40 acres of see. 8, town of Riley, <1,100. E(rug store," St. Johns, Mich. 1387 sum up the fruits ot the victory, anoth ­ bill...... 31 30 James Henry and wife to Sarah Alice Beck, W. B. CASTERLINE. Thursday Forenoon Session, January tltli, I. M. PERRIN, P. K. PERRIN. A. J. BALDWI* er senatorship has been purchased in allowed at...... 31 20 A. !>.. 1898. 80 acres of sec. 12, town of Greenbush. <2 400. William M.^Smith Chairman Casper Dlebm, Jr., et al. to Casper Diehm IJEKHINN A BALDWIN, Attorneys at Ohio, the administration has ^ been 49 John Diffenderfer. burial The Board convened pursuant to adjourn ­ H Law aud Solicitors in Chancery. Bounty Clerk. Indigent soldier ...... 40 00 Sr.. 80 acres of sec. 29.Riley, $1. brought about to make a poor United Tuesday Forenoon Session, January 4tli, ment and was called to order by the chairman. David N. Campbell, et al, to Wlnnifred C. jenaion, real estate agents, conveyancers and allowed at...... nvney loaners. Also examine titles, pay taxes, States senator out of a good business A. D. 1898. Roil called: quorum present and 80 reported Daboll 40 acres, sec 20. Greenbush. $1. man. 50 R. M. Winston, postage Elizabeth Bateman by adm’r to Chas 8. Fos ­ >nd make collections. Business entrusted to their The Board convened pursuant to adjourn ­ The minutes of the previous meeting were ter. about 40 acres sec 34. Bath *1360 are will be promptly and faltbfullr attended to. account ...... 8 35 read and approved. Frank Harvey and wife to Oscar O. Knight tfflee over Wlckes’ grocery, Clinton Avenue,St. ment and was called to order by the chairman. allowed at...... -...... 8 35 tohna, Mich. 1138 Major Mosks P. H andy , Reports of Standing Committees. 160 acres. Bengal <6.000. one of the R ill called: quorum present and so reported. Levi Kirby and wife to John Kirby 40 acres, 51 John W. Mentor, deputy The committee on public buildings submit- JI • H. CASTLEt Attorney at Law best known newspaper writers in Amer­ The minutes of the previous meeting were sec. 2, Greenbush. 800 Money to Loan, office head of Clinton sheriff fees ...... 20 05 ted the following report: Anatha E. Keys to F.zrkiel DeCamp, und Vt ica, died at Augusta, Ga., Saturday of read and approved. Wivenue, erst side. U33 allowed at...... 24 00 To the Honorable Board of Supervisors: land on aec 12 Ovlp. <1500. Introdnction of Bills. Miner It. Frink and wife to Oscar O. Knight last week. At the time of his death he 52 Wm. F- Hull, justice fees II 50 Your committee on public buildings beg Claims numbered 47 to 68 inclusive were 8<> acres, sec 4. Bengal. <2625.48. K. SMITH, Attorney at Law, 8t. Johns held the position of commissioner of allowed at...... 11 50 leave to submit the following report: We find John T. O. Berry et al to Lucy M Davis land • Mich. Office over Holler ’s Bazaar. (1924 presented by the clerk, and referred to the S 53 Wm. Savill, constable fees 34 09 the present system of heating the courthouse on sec. 10, Olive <1 q c the United States government to ar­ committee on claims by the chairman. Fred L. Longwood to George E. Bliss lot8, J. WOODRUFF, Justice of the Peace allowed at...... - 24 09 unsatisfactory because of the great expense of range for the American exhibit at the Motions and Resolutions. block 24, Maple'Rapids. $75. • Office over Allison ’s Jewelry Stoie. Collect 54 L. H. Allen, game warden fuel and also because we consider it a danger- Helen C. Hewitt to John C. Reed land on sec. Rions a specialty. Remittances [frontptiy made.593t Paris Exposition iu 1900, and had been On motion of Mr. Burnes the board ad­ fees...... 7 50 ous system. Fourteen stoves are required to 8, Maple Rapids, <230. journed until tomorrow morning at nine Frederioka Heandt to Chas. M. Diederstedt very successful in advancing American allowed at...... 7 50 do the necessary heating. The amount ex ­ Dentistry. o ’clock. 40 acreds, sec. 19, Bengal, <1500. interests. He was a Virginian by birth, 55 Travis & Baker, goods for pended for wood last year was $40 25. 07.7 tons VV. B. CASTER LINE. 23 H. KENYON, Dentist East Walker county -...... 25 of coal was used, amounting to <429 00, mak- . • Street. 1133 served in the confederate army, and has William M. Smith Chairman Licensed to Wed. allowed at...... 23 25 ing an aggregate of $475.25 for fuel- been managing editor of the Philadel­ Clerk. 56 Geo. Hulbert, constable The janitor received <500.00. Date. Name and Residence. Age G. H. M ANN, 1>. O. S. Office over phia Times, Philadelphia News, and fees 1 45 Jan. 4—Willie M. Sheldon. Elsie...... 23 Spaulding A Co. ’s hardware oppo Wednesday Forenoon Session, January ...... We would recommend that the stoves be Angle Bennett, Elsie...... 17 | site The Steel Hotel. Surgery a Chicago Times-Herald. 5th. A. I>. 1898. allowed at...... 1 45 replaced by a steam beating apparatus, as by Jan. 6—Horatio D Lyon, Eagle ...... ?5 specialty. Office hours, 8 to 12 a. The Board convened pursuant to adjourn ­ 57 C. C. Vaughan, printing so doing, we think the expense can be con- Mary A. Pitchford, Westphalia...... 22 in., 1:80 to 5 p. m., 7 to 8, eveumg. Tiie Pontiac Post , a staunch demo ­ ment and was called to order by the chairman. for county ...... H 311 38 siderably reduced. Jan. 7—John L. Holcraft,8t. Johns ...... 27 p K. CORBIN, M. I>„ 1). I». 8. To gei Roll called: quorum present and so reported. allowed at...... -...... 211 28 We think that the system could be run on Bertha A Cogswell, St. Johns ...... 19 \_T* thebenefitoftlie expeiience, medical tsow cratic paper published at Pontiac, by Jan. 10—Alonzo A. Bennett, Riley...... 52 ledge and surgical skill which are indispensable to The minutes of the previous meeting were 68 G. R Pennington, deputy two-thirds of the fuel now required. We also perfection of results in dentistry, apply to Corbtu Harry Coleman, formerly of St. Johns, sheriff fees...... H 55 00 Sarah Love, Riley...... 48 * Son. St. Johns. appears in its issue of January 7 with a read and approved. think there would be a saving in janitor work Jan. 10—Charles Balduf, DeWitt...... 24 Reports of Standing Committees. allowed at...... 55 00 of from $150 to <200. Lydia Gall, DeWitt...... 20 new' and attractive heading, and en­ The committee on claims submitted the WILLIAM SCHAVEY, We cannot give the exact cost which would Physicians. larged one column on each page, now ’ following report. L W. BALDWIN, be incurred by making this change, but as B, F. YOUNG. Advertised Letters. H. ItOIXii:, in. II.' Surgeon aDd Ho containing 50 columns each week. We To the Honorable Board of Supervisors : near as we can estimate, it would not exceed meopathic Physician. Office and residence Your committee on claims have examined Committee. 82.000 congratulate the Post upon this evidence St. Johns , Mich . Jan. 11, 1898, Spaulding A Co. ’s hardware, opp. The Steel. of business success, and its readers bills from No. I to 68 inclusive, and recom ­ We would recommend that this question be Haie.Jainea Starnot. S. N. N C. BUNN, M, 1)., Physician and Sur- mend that they be allowed as reported, vl z: Mr. Howe moved that the report of the com ­ submitted to the people at the spring election. Lyon, Ormali Thomas. Mrs. Lyde E e geon. Office over Spaulding A Company ’s upon an improvement where improve ­ No. mittee on claims be accepted and adopted and The money required should be raised by tax. I.yon, Mi6s Mary Tucker, C. D, hsrd ware store, 8t. Johns, Mich. 1367 the clerk authorized to draw orders on the Miller, Miss Josle Wilson. A. J. ment seemed almost unnecessary, 1 M. Weller, examining in- Your committee also finds that the insurance Morton, Mrs. Ida West, R. Thomas. ft,. KNAPP, TO. (>., Physician and sane ...... 85 00 county treasurer for the several amounts. on the court house, amounting to $19,500 00 Ce S-Tgeon. Office at residence, first house Said motion prevailed. H. D. MOCABE P. M. Mtuth of the M. K church, St. Johns. 1357 Texas now rivals Chicago and Dakota allowed at...... 85 00 expires between January 14th and 22d, 1898- 2 B. C. Sickles, examining The committee on treasury submitted the Also $5,100.00 insurance on jail and residence H »KT, TO. O., Physician and Sur- in the divorce business, as they are H • geon. Eureka. Mich. 1217 insane...... 5 00 following repcrt* expires as follows; $2,000.00 on February The Grandest Remedy. granted in that state “ while you wait.” allowed at...... 5 00 To the Honorable Board of Supervisors of 27th. 1898; $2,100.00 on June 4th. 1898; Mr. R. B. Greeve, a merchant, of Chi-1 W. 1*01, 1, A It 11 Physician and Surgeon . Clinton county. • Office over the State Bank of St- Johns. Resj- The divorce laws have been amended so 3 C. E. Knapp, examining 81,000.00 on June 13th, 1898. We would howie, Va., certifies that he had consnmp Jlence corner Cass and Ottawa streeta. 1284 as to permit a divorce upon the unsup­ insane...... 5 00 Your committee on treasury would make recommend that the county treasurer be auth­ tion, was given up to die, sought all niedi the following report We have examined the i*|. FONT, 1*1. II., Physician and Sur- ported testimony of husband or wife, allowed at...... 5 00 orized to renew the same. cal treatment that money could procure O • geon. Office over H. L. Hicks’ millinery books and vouchers in the county treasurer’s the court and jury being judges of the 4 O. B. Campbell, examin ­ All of which is respectfully submitted. tried all congh remedies he conld hear of More, No. 14 Clinton avenue. Residence, corner ing insane...... 5 00 office from October 1st, 1897 to January 1st, Dated January 8th, 1898. but got no relief; spent many nights sit­ of Lansing and Rodgers streets, St.Johns, Mich. credibility of their evidence. The mar­ allowed at...... 5 00 1898, and find the following: W. G. HUNTER. ting up in a chair ; was induced to try Dr. TO. HAVENS, in. !»., Homoeopathic riage state in Texas is now as uncertain 5 John T. Abbott, examin ­ Cash on hand, October 1st, 1897 80.409 33 THOS. C. BUTLER. Physician and Surgeon. Office over K. J. King ’s New Discovery, and was cured by WiVoodrufT* shoe store. 1183 as Michigan tax titles. ing insane...... 5 00 Amount charged to county treas­ CHESTER B.CHURCH. the use of two bottles. For past three allovedat ...... 5 00 urer from October 1st, 1897 toJan- Committee. years has been attending to business, and R. A. J. WIGGINS, Physician and Sur- 6 H. Palmer, examining in­ uary 1,1898 <20,084 40 _D geon. Office over 8ullivan's clothing Ex -Congresskan Mark Brewer, who Mr. Howe moved that the report of the says Dr. King ’s New Discovery is the nd read by the clerk and on motion F M. SPAULDING, President. thirty-five oollara. stipulated in aaid mortgage to one ot our most devout and loyal mem­ official positions. Secretary. be paid, abould any proceedings be taken tofore- bers of the church, Therfore resolved allowed at...... 133 93 of Mr. Baldwin laid on the table. Said motion prevailed. close said mortgage: and no auit or proceeding at that on behalf of the entire church we 30 H. P. Gage, under sher- Introduction of Bills. Mr. Morrison moved that the board adjourn law. or in equity, having been inatltuted tore- extend to Brother Adams our cordial tff’s fees...... 03 00 Claims numbered 59 to 08 inclusive were without day. XECUTOR8 SALE—Notice Is hereby gb cover any pert of the debt secured by said mort ­ allowed at...... 83 00 presented by the clerk and referred to the that by virtue SDd in pursuance or license gage; therefore, by virtue of the power of sale in and fraternal sympathy in this time of Said motion prevailed. Eaud authority granted to me the undersigned on said mortgage contained, and of the statute Id his bereavment, and we earnestly pray 31 The Clinton Independent, committee on claims by the chairman. W. B. CASTER LINK, the 111h day or March A. D. 1897, by the probate such case made and provided, notice la hereby the God of all grace and comfort to sus­ printing for county ...... 89 18 Motions and Resolutions. William M. Smith , Chairman. court for the courty of Clinton, state of Michigan, given that on March 19, 1898, at one o'clock in Mr. Barnes offered the following resolution: Clerk to sell real estate belonging to the estate of Hiram the afternoon, at the west front door of the court ­ tain in him in this hour of his great allowed at...... 89 13 Nestell, deceased. I wllf sell at public auction to house for Clinton County, in Michigan, in the vil­ need. Resolved that a copy of 33 The Richmond & Backus Resolved, that the committee on treasury be the highest bidder therefor on the Hlatday of lage of St. Johns, In satd county, there will be sold these resolutions shall be given Brother Co., goods for county ...... 35 43 and they are hereby Instructed to compare the Consolidation Proposed. February, 1S98, at one o ’clock p. m., at tne at public vendue, to the higfiett bidder, the prem­ contingent and Poor Orders. Juror Certificates, probate office in St. Johns, in said county of Clint­ ises described In said mortgage, viz: The west sixty Adams, a copy furnished each of the allowed at...... 35 43 The Gratiot County Telephone Co., on. the following described premises, vis: acres of the west half of the northeast quarter of local papers for publication, and a copy 33 Loren|Castle, deputy sher- Board of School Examiners, Deaths and Births held its annual election last Friday eve­ The north half of the northeast quarter and the section nine, in township six north, of range one placed on the records of the church. iff Ifees...... 18 00 Sparrow, and Witness Certificates with their ning, and the following directors were east half of the east half of the northwest quarter, west, in Michigan. —Dated December 21,1897. allowed at...... 18 00 respective order books, and check the same all oo section numoer twelve in township of Ben­ BERTRAM GIFFELS, Mortgagee. H. J. Patterson , elected for the ensuing year: A. P. Cook, gal, Clinton county, state of Michigan, containing Perrins A Baldwin , J. 8. Osgood , 34 D. S. French, caah paid for by stamping across the stubs of said orde Jas. P. Gibbs, F. P. Merrell, Chas. H. one hundred and twenty acres of land, more or Attorneys for Mortgagee. Committee. county ...... 9 00 books .“Allowed January 6th, 1898, ” and after Chase, A. E. Barstow, Wolf Netzorg teas. being compared and checked, that the said Dated January 8,1898. allowed at...... 9 00 and C- A. Price. The meeting adjourn ­ EDWARD NESTELL, How Is Your Mllege? 35 Alonzo E. Dunn, prison- orders and certificates be burned In the pre­ ed until Jan. 14, for considering the pro ­ Executor of the last will and testament of Hiram HORTHAND The new railroad mileage ticket will be er's board bill...... 873 75 sence of the board. Also that the miscel­ position of Mr. Fildew of St. Johns, Nr stall, deceased. allowed at...... laneous vouches and the receipts from the who was present at the last meeting _ ELF-TAUCHT study of the Iriaced on sale Febuary 1st. A circular 873 75 Manual of Phonography, by Bcnn Fitmau ssued by the railroad companies says: 30 Alonzo E. Dunn, tramp House of Correction and Insane Asylum, and and presented a plan of consolidation all other officers certificates be stamped across of the National Telephone Co., formerly GUARDIAN SALE.—Notice la hereby given, end Jerome B. Howard. A perfect self-in­ Passengers desiring to bold tickets good board bill...... 73 80 J that by virtue and in pursuance of license the face, “Allowed the county treasurer Jan­ the Crowley Telephone Co., with the C structor. Over 355,000 sold. Thousands upon all of the lines of the Central Pas allowed at...... 73 80 and autho'lty granted to me, the undersigned.on have mastered it; so can you. Sold by al( senger Association, may procure such 37 Alonzo E. Dunn, supplies uary Ktb, 1898, ” and that the same be then Gratiot Telephone Co. Di rectors ’ meet­ the 23d day of December, A. D. 1897, by the Pro ­ filed In the office of the county clerk, and the ing will be held this evening at the pro ­ bate Court of Clinton County, State of Michigan, booksellers, or we will send it by mail, with tickets until further notice on the lines for jail...... 7 75 to sell real estate nelonging to Floyd E. Sherman, the Phonographic Reader and Phonographs of the roads which are members of the allowed at...... said clerk is hereby authorized to credit the bate office for the purpose of organiz ­ Amy A. Sherman, Linda K. Sherman and Alcy G, 7 75 ation, etc. The compaoy^ias bad another Copy Book for $1.2$. same, but must present and exchange 38 James E. Kirby’ deputy county treasurer with the several amounts- Sherman, minors, I will tell at public auctloo, to proposition —consolidation with the the highest bidder therefor, on the Bth day of THE BENN PITMAN SYSTEM mileage for passage tickets at the ticket sheriff fees...... 34 80 Mr. Baldwin moved that the resolution be Saginaw company. —Gratiot Journal. February, A. D. 1898, at 1 o ’clock p. m., at the office before boarding the train, and allowed at...... 34 80 adopted. Probate Office in 8t. Johns,Clinton County, Michi­ has for 44 years been the standard. Called comply with all the other conditions of 39 John Price, deputy sheriff Said motion prevailed. gan, the undivided four-sevenths of the south half by the U. S. Bureau of Education “The of the southeast quarter of section uumber sit, in American 8ystem. ” First prize, World's the Central Passengers Association tees...... 19 00 On motion of Mr. Baldwin the board ad­ Ingham county was named after the township of Bingham, Clinton county,Michi ­ tickets. allowed at...... 19 00 journed until this afternoon at one o ’clock. Samuel D. Ingham, a former Democratic gan. Fair. Full information with hints and helps 80 Alonzo E. Dunn, sheriff’s W.B CASTERLINE, congressman from Pennsylvania, and Dated December 23d, 1897. to self-instructed students, free. HELEN SHERMAN, The Phonographic Institute Co ., We have first class facilities for do- account ...... 574 48 William M. Smith , Chairman. secretary of the treasury under Pres­ Guardian of said minors. lag job printing. Try us next time. allowed at...... 674 48 Clerk. ident Andrew Jackson. 222 W. 4th St., Cincinnati , Ohio . CLINTON INDEPENDENT THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1897.

^ Awarded Royal makes the food pure, ACCEPT THE INEVITABLE LOYAL GUARDS. wholoaome mad delicious. Highest Honors —World ’s Fair, What Electric Railways Will Soon do —No The Installation Tuesday Night an Enjoy- « Chip up »Rd Look PleRMRt.” DR Common Codncii . Rooms ,1 able Affair. The time is fast approaching when Hr. Jounr , Mich., Jan. 8.18 vh.j tit. Johns Division, No. 42, Knights what may be called small towns —places Regular meeting of common council. Dli US. I Cl., larger than Portland mav be Included Coiled to order by President Leland. of the Loyal Guard, with a few invited The Celebrated Specialists in tne list—will be very like the four- Present, Trustees Cross, Hunt, Danlcy, friends, gathered in their hall Tuesdav WILL BE AT corner settlement used to be thirty or Mlllraan, Tromp and President Leland. evening, Jan. 11, for the purpose of in­ forty years ago in this state. This will MInutee of December meetings of council stalling their officers for the ensuing “The Steel” Hotel, be brought about, and is now being were read and approved brought about, by the building of elec­ The following claims were presented by VWCFj year. tric roads throughout Michigan; and it tbe clerk and were referred to tbe committee W CREAM Meeting was called to order by Sir. ST. JOHNS, won ’t lie long now before these roads on claims: Knight J. 0. Flynn after which the fol ­ Wednesday, January 26. j will belaid through the farming country No. 1811 J. B. Henderson sal’ry lowing program was rendered: One Day Only Each Month. as thick as steam railroads are now. December...... $ 60 00 Hong, Master Carl Holmes, which brought Then with cheap and auick modes of down tho house; intrumeutai solo, Ida 1812 C. F. Vredenburg sal’ry BAKING Bchndlderwiud; recitation. Mrs. O. A. Whit­ travel the trade will gradually go Away for December...... 45 00 lock; song, Loyal Guard qviarte* of Owosso from small places like Portland to 1818 Judd Dutton salary for division. No. 6; recitation, Laura Hummel; places like Detroit. Lansing, etc., which December...... instrumental solo. Ida Sdhneiderwind: ad-. will be built up at the expense of the 45 00 dress by Deputy Supreme Commander E. W. smaller towns. It won ’t be any trick 1814 J. 8. Osvood ...... 63 28 POWDER Douovan; song, Owosso quartet. at all then for the farmers’ wives and 1815 R. K. Gay...... 4 05 MOST PERFECT MADE. After this Sir Knights Woodin, 1816 St. Johna Mfg Co ...... 61 Myers, Hoyt, Chase, Sprague and Dan­ families to jump upon an electric car 1817 J. 8. Wolcott ...... 6 00 A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free passing their farms and go to the largest from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant, fort h. of Owosso division responded to Elaces brought right to their very doors calls in a most pleasing and appropriate AbsolutelyPOWDER Pure y rapid transit, where they may have Total Water Fund...... S 225 92 40 YEARS THE STANDARD. manner, which brought forth loud and the advantages of large stocks, etc. 276 A R. Worthington ...... 97 07 repeated cheers from all present. These thoughts are brought out by 277 2 00 To the President and Members of the Vil­ sir Knight Winston, who was down the fact that last week franchises were 278 Gibson Gas Fixture W’rks 4 35 lage Board of St. Job us: for the address of welcome, being un­ granted for the building of electric roads 27 0 Eugene H. Crowley ...... 7 70 The petitions of Joseph Potter and Geo. able to be present till a late hour, clos­ 280 from Lansing to Ann Arbor and from Geo. L. Tlnkh&m...... 0 00 Netbercott were presented to the department ed tbe program by a few fitting remarks Lansing to Ithaca by the way of St. 281 Chas. A. Schleren A Co ...... SO 08 for honorary certificates of membership they after which Deputy E. W. Douovan Johns. Thus it will be seen, Lansing 282 W. Petrie sal’ry $73 00 having served seven .rears as firemen. assisted by Sir. Knight Woodin pro­ H. Tows salary...... 43 00 ceeded to install the officers as follows: ROYAL BAKING POWDIR 00., NEW YORK. is reaching out after trade in every The department recommend they be direction, and it will be to the detri­ \V. II. Ackley s’lr’y S3 00 135 00 granted. Capt Oen., Wm. G. Holmes; ten. cap., 8. M “ 288 Tost; Jun. capt.. Geo. H. Scott; recorder. J. C ment and ultimate death of the small Electric Appliance Co ...... 4 24 W. O. HOLM KH, Flynn; paymaster. H. A. Tromp; sr lieuten­ villages through which these roads “ 284 General Electric Company 5 57 Sec. Dep ’t. ant, Z. T. Stockton; Jr. lieutenant, Phillip pass and to the building up of the larger “ 285 Water Commlaslonera ..... 18 50 llarnbart: sergeants, G. W. Hyde, Tboo Huker, SHE DIED IN THE FAITH places —and the larger they are the more “ 280 St. Johns Mfg. Co ...... 17 67 The communications from the Fire Depart ­ sentinel. Uoy Sbuijers; chaplain, J. L. Ickcs ment were referred to the commltteeon Fire, The ball was then cleared and about Such Wiu the Peaceful litiue From Thin rapidly they will grow and the more “ 287 Spaulding A Co ...... 19 69 rapidly the small ones will decay. *' 288 W. l’etrle superintendent.. 16 83 Water and Lights. 300 Sir Knighis aud their friends par­ Consultation and Examination Free Life of Mrs. Elizabeth Admin. It is oulv a question of time, and a “ 289 Millard & Edwards pay The committee on Fire, Water and Light took of a bountiful supper such as and Strictly Confidential. Elizabeth Sarah (Davies) Adams was very short time at that, as The Observer roll ...... 77 73 report and recommend that the officers only the ladies of the Loyal Guard can elected In the fire department for the year born in Sussex couuty, England, June views it, when this very condition of “ 289 Millard Ac Edwards on con . prepare. Too much cannot be said in DBS. n. 8. A CO., devote their attention to 29. 1832, and died at tier home in St. things must exist —there is no help for tract...... 517 42 1898 by approved by this council and that praise of those who took part in the Diseases of the AY«, Aar, Throat and Lungs, As- Johns, January 7,1898. of slow paralys­ it. and especialiy is it appliable to places “ 290 A. U. Stock well...... 55 00 certificates of honorary membership be urogram. Tbe recitation of Laura hma and Consumption, and all Chronic, Private and granted to Joseph Potter and Geo. Nether- Nervous Diseases, Deformities, Granulated Lids, Cross is. She came to Mew York in July. which now have no railroads near them; “ 291 St. Johns Mfg. Co ...... 248 62 Rummel couviuced all present that a Rue, Deafness, Discharge of Ihe Ears, Bronchitis, 1860, and to Michigan in September of and if a demand does not now exist it cott. great future is before her as a reader. Chronic Cough, Goitre, (big neck) Never Sores and Special dispensation has been granted the same year, accompanied by her will be created. Electricity is far Total Electric Fund...... $1288 27 On motion tbe report ofthecommlttee was Ulcers, Briffit’s Disease, Rheumatism, all diseases oj cheaper than steam; it does not cott accepted and adopted. to Division No. 42, for tbe balance of the Kidneys and Bladder, Heart, Stomach and Ner­ mother; brother, Richard 0., and sister, No. 1869 John Hicks...... 8 26 vous Dittoes, Chorea-St. Vitus’ Dance-. General De­ Mrs. Goddard, husband and daughter anything, comparatively, to construct, On motion council adjourned. the week. equip and operate an electric road as “ 1870 C. L. Calkins...... 60 bility, Scrofula, Skin Diseases, diseases of men and Lizzie. Her brothers, William T. and “ 1871 A. T. Smith...... 75 m. McD onald , women, and all diseases due to bad blood. Robert E. proceeded them by fiver or compared with a steam road, and con ­ Clerk. llucklin’s Arnica Salve. EPILEPSY, OR FITS positively cured by six years, first spending a year in Grand sequently passenger rates would be “ 1872 Cross A Weller...... 5 00 a new and never falling remedy. much cheaper, and cities are not. even “ 1873 L. G. McKntgbt ...... 11 62 The Beat Salve m the world for Cut* Drs. li 8. St Co. make a specialty of all forms Rapids, and then settling in Greenbusb, Circuit Court. of Rectal Diseases, Piles—internal and external, Itch­ this county, where they engaged in now, slow in taking advantage of this ' 1374 John Meglev ...... 18 45 Braises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Kbeum, Fever ing and Bleeding, Rectal Ulcers, Flsuret, Plstuia— farming and the manufacture of fan­ fact, where these roads exist, to bring “ 1875 James Hately...... 18 43 The following cases have been dis­ Sores, Tetter, Chapped Bauds, Cbilhlaues, which are often taken for Nervous and Lung “ 1876 Water Commlaalonera ..... 1040 OO posed of at the adjourned November C tus and ail Skin Eruptions, and posi ­ Troubles, all cured. Hotnember, we cure all ning mills and milK safes, which grew the trade from the surrounding country forms of Piles without pain, interruption or into importance and . usefulness as the to their places and away from those who 1877 W. W. Danley...... 18 43 term new in session : tively cures Files, or no pay required. 1 detention from business, and without tbe use country was then settling up. were not competitors under the old sys­ “ 1878 H.Tows ...... 4 50 Robert Newton, of Ovid, sentenced to six is go ran teed to give perfect satisfaction of knife, caustic or ligature. . Come and be “ 1879 J. Doollng ...... 15 00 months in the county Jail for lewd and lisciv- oonvtnocd. On January 4. I860 , she was united in tem.—Portland Observer. ious cohabitation. or money refunded. Price 25 cents per “ 1880 M. McDonald ...... 16 65 box. For sale by Fildew A Millman, at marriage with James S. Adams, who Lucinda Hay, of Ovid, was sentenced to five To Young, Middled-Age now deeply mourns her absence from “ 1881 W. (’rich...... 297 18 months in tbo Detroit House of Correction for St Johna aud Fowler. their ever happy, Christian home. He MUDGE’S CANAL~SCHEME. “ 1382 Joseph Potter ...... 5 00 lewd and llsoivlous cohabitation. She was and Old Men " 1888 J. 8. Osgood ...... 7 55 taken to that institution this morning by Sner- is the sole surviver of their immediate iff Dunn. The Trouble Over. Suffering from Suermelorrhita, Impotency— Lost Wlmt He Would do With Maple Rivers's “ 1884 Travis & Baker...... 7 60 manhood, —or from Weakness brought on from er­ family, and of her father's family her People vs. Frank Corwin. Larceny. Nolle A prominent man in town exclaimed the rors or Indiscretions in youth or over-indulgence brothers William T. and Richard C. are Surplus Water. “ 1885 J. [O'llryne...... 10 00 prosequi was entered. other day: “My wife has been wearing out 120 00 j in later yean, are given permanent relief. Abso ­ tne only survivors. “ 1886 J. W. Fitzgerald cashier.. Abisba Hoisington vs. Jessie Hosington. Di­ her ife from tbe effects of Dyspepsia. Liver lute cures guaranteed; strictly confidential. The funeral services were held in the Senator Mudge, of Maple Rapids, has “ 1887 J. Shlndorf A Son ...... 2 IS vorce- Decree granted. Complaint and Indigestion. Her cast; baffled TUMORS AND CANCERS cured without written the Muir Tribune an outline of the skill of our best physicians. After using acids, knife, pain or scar. New methods. M. E. Church, St. Johns, Monday fore ­ “ 1888 J. W. Keeney...... 41 66 Geo. N. Berry, Administrator of the estate of three packages of Bacon's Celery King for the CATARRH. New borne treatment. Unsur neon last, Rev. D. D. Martin officiating. bis canal, railway and power scheme. “ 1889 Fildew & Mlllman...... 00 Geo. Smith, deceased, vs. Isaac Brown and Nerves ebe is almost entirely well. ’ Keep passed and cheap. The six pall bearers were all prominent He also addressed the people of Muir “ 1390 W. G. Holmes ...... 5 00 8arah M. Dayton. Decree dismissing bill. your blood In abeallby condition by the use GUARANTEE to cure every caae of Dyspepsia members of that church, of which the in advocacy of his project on Tuesday “ 1891 ■■ ♦ of this groat vegetable compound. Call at C Sick Headache, Piles, Tape Worm and Stricture. evening last. Ilis plan, told briefly, Electric Light Plant...... 177 22 E. VanSickle’a. sole agent, and get a trla WWe will give apecial attention to difficult deceased was for many years a faithful “ 1892 W. H. Brunson ...... 0 25 O BITV ARY. package free. Large sizes 80c and 25c. 4 casea and lo caaea other physician have failed to and consistent member. The funeral “ contemplates turning the beds of “ 1898 Fedewa A Waibridge ...... 29 48 cure. Persona applying lor treatment will please was largely attended by loving friends, Maple and Grand rivers into a ship From Our Eureka Correspondent. bring two or three ounces of urine for analysis. canal between Maple Rapids and Grand A Horrible Railroad Accident Those who are unable to call, can write full par­ near and remote, who had come to pay Total General Fund...... $1867 40 Amos Weatlierby was born in Knox tribute of respect to her loving memory. Rapids, combining a water way, four Is a daily chronicle In our papers; also the ticulars of their case and ha\e medicine sent by water powers, drainage of Maple River No. 1894 Street, commissioner's 1 county, Ohio. February 11. 1842, and death of some dear friend, who had died with express, with full iuatructions how to be taken. The floral tributes were beautiful and pay roll ...... 8a 55 died January 8 , 1893. being 65 years, 10 consumption, whereas if be or Bhe had tAken The firm of Drs. B. 8. A Co., were incorporated closely in keeping with her pure, sweet bottom, and a prospective electric rail­ months and 27 days old. Ac tbe age of Otto ’s Cure for Throat and Lung diseases m several yean, since with a capital of $50,000, benre life, and the tulogy paid her character, way. The preliminary outline is the 1895 Mead A Itochon ...... 10 time, life would have been rendered happier you take no chances if you employ them. They ranstretion of said water-way, etc., be­ 1890 Spaulding A Co ...... 110 eleven be moved with his parents to and perhaps saved. Heed tbe warning. If are responsible and well-known. Address life work and service by her pastor, Greenbush township. In 1861 he en­ you have a cough or any affection of tho unner whose divine teachings she had tween Muir and Bannister, Gratiot Total Highway Fund...... $ 81 75 listed in Co. H., 8 th Michigan Infantry Throat and Lungs call at C- E. VanSickle’s, DRS. B. S. & CO., grown in grace and usefulness during county, and with that as a neuclus will and served throughout the war. He was sole agent, and get a trial bottle free. Large the last half dozen years, was in every come an extension to Saginaw on the The clerk presented a communication from married to Miss Eliza Worden in 1869. sizes 80c and 2ac. 3 LOCK BOX I 60, degree fitting and worthy. east end, and Grand Rapids on the west. Electric Light. Commissioners In reference to Three years later they moved to Nebras­ Muskegon, - Mich. While she was sorry to leave the dear ie plan proposed would involve plac­ the purchase of ;brlck for setting dynamos ka. remaining two years. They then one here on earth, surrounded by all the ing one or the water powers at Muir, and engine and was referred to the finance returned to Greenbush, remaining here Dr. F. B. Monroe, trials and adversities of this life, she with a fall of eight feet, another one at committee. until his death. He leaves a wife and was not afraid to die, for she felt that Matlierton, one at Maple Rapids that On motion council adjourned to January two children—Arthur of this place ,and WILL bB AT < she was ready to meet her God. This could be used for operating plant for 5, 1898, at eight o'clock p. m. Mrs. Sarah Davis, of Ashley; two broth ­ avld Turple, and on the “Musical Develop ­ time the subscription la received to January, riage. to drive over to Baton oonnty, where tments of Chicago, ” by George H. Upton. accepted and adopted. 1H0H; then for a full year to January, HW9. An Yeas. Cross. Hunt, Mlllman, Tromp. Naya they will spend a week or ten days with rela­ Harper's Weekly. illustrated prospectus will be sent to any one tives of Mrs. Tuoker. 0. addressing. Thb Y outh 's Companion , St. Johns, Janaary 1,1898, Boston , Mam . Geo. Wood, of the milling firm of Wood During January Harper's Weekly will con ­ tain a series of articles on amateur athletics To the Village Board of St. Johns: Bros, this village, was in Lansing Tuesday In the West, by Casper Whitney, who is now At onr annual meeting St. Johns Fire De­ and Wednesday of last week, attending the making a tour of the world In the Internet of partment, the following officers wereelected: 1 Something to Know. annual meeting of tbe State Millers’ Associa ­ the Weekly, as well as a paper by Mr. Whitney A ai mpam m m m aa p^a p ;qj p| pp PROPRIETOR OP BRED on "The Industral Movement in Japan. President—George W. Estes. It may be worth something to koow tion, and the State Millers’ Fire Insurance On., Other features of particular Interest will be Vice President—John O’Bryne. that the very best medicine for restoring ANDREW B. SPINNEY, SffiVA¥f*5SgSR^’n> and their election of ofloers, of which he and articles entitled “The Status of Europe in 1 have s**»n M ''ears In practice in this State—18 years in East Saginaw, 80 years in Detroit. 8 years Cblna,"by William Elliot Griffis, on “Aoross Secretary—W.O. Holmes. the tired out nervous system to a healthy his brother are member*. In charge oC Alma ami Ypailantl Sanitarium". During the post 24 years have made a specialty of all Korea on Horseback." bv W. A. Jackson; and Treasurer—M. A. Hulae. vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine form* of chronic disea**-*. These are the di.easea that I have had the moat experience in : DEAF­ a two-page lllnatration of the new Grand Cen­ Chief—Win. Cricb. is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone to NESS, CATARRH, THROAT and LUNG DISEASES, also SPECIAL DISEASES OF Card of Thanks. tral railway atation. now In process of con ­ MEN AND WOMEN. To the friends and neighbors who so lovlng- struction In New York City. Aest. Chief—Richard Gay. the nerve centres in the stomach, gently ■ ACT Uiuunnn restored, KIDNEY and RLADDRR troubles permanently cured. ly and constantly oared for my dear wife, and Steward—John Crichton. stimulates the Liver and Kidneys, and Lila I MAHIIUUU HYPHILLIH and all Blood Disease* cured without mercury. Ma­ Harper ’* Bazar. Arbitrating Committee —Geo. Hulbert, W. aids these organs in throwing off impari­ jority of oases can be treated at home ; those that cannot be will find ample accommodation at who in so many ways showed their symyathy my sanitarium at half the price of ether Institutions, with same facilities In my bereavement. I wish to offer this ex ­ The numbers of Harper's Bazar during Jan­ Mulder, L. Alward, E. Rowe. ties in the blood. Electric Bitters im­ Send for sanitarium Journal and question list, or consult me and I will tell you If I can cure you or uary will contain an article by Mme. Emma Finance Committee —James Richardson, pression of my heartfelt gratitude. Calve on " Voloe Culture for Girls; ’’ the first proves the appetite, aids digestion, and is not Harry Abbott, Geo. L. Tlnkham. JAMBS 8. ADAMS. of a series of papers by the editor, Mrs. Mar­ pronounced by those who have tried it as garet B Saunter. designed to be helpful to All of which Is submitted for your consider ­ Ihe very best blood pnrifier and nerve mothers with young oblldren; The Reduced ation. tonic. Try it. Bold for 50 cents or $1.00 Try us for that next job of Print­ Lady," by Mrs. John Sherwood; and the open ­ ing article in a series on “ Colonial Homes and W. G. HOLMES. per bottle at Fildew A Millmnn’s Drag ing* Life," by Helen Bvertson Smith. 8ecietary Department. Store. • 2 Dr. Spinney will be at The Steel, Tuesday, Jan. 25 Hft tT1 •* “t- ’• f » y

CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13; 1898.

CASUALTIES. have a plain lodging somewhere, but the father and the husband. “I will TALMAGE’S SERMON. they come to this club room to have give four of those nights to the im­ Philadelphia, Pa.—David O. Swire, their chief enjoyment. One black ball provement and entertainment of my of the firm of Swire & Scott, o&rpet "GOOD AND BAD CLUB amid ten votes will defeat a man’s be­ family, either at home or in good manufacturers, was killed by a Puila- HOUSES’* THE TEXT. coming a member. For rowdyism, for neighborhood; I will devote one to Minor Happenings of the Past delpbla & Reading railway train. drunkenness, for gambling, for any charitable institutions; I will devote Grass Valley, Cal.—Mrs. Paul Bish, Week. From the Texts II. Samuel, II. I 14, as kind of misdemeanor, a member is one to the club.” I congratulate you. while lighting a fire during the ab­ dropped out. Brilliant club-house Here is a man who says, “I will make sence of her husband, accidentally ig ­ Follows: “Let tlie Yount Men Mow Aria# and Play Before Va’*—Kelgu of from top to bottom. The chandeliers, a different division of the six nights. EVENTS OF LAST SEVEN DAYS, nited her clothing and was burned to the plate, the furniture, the compan ­ I will take three for the club and three death. Imperial Debauchery la Here. ionship, the literature, the social pres­ Paducah, Ky.—Fire destroyed the for other purposes. ” I tremble. Here Political, Itellglons, Social and Criminal tige, a complete enchantment. is a man who says, “Out of the six sec­ Renkopf & Sons ’ collar factory, entail­ Washington, January 9, 1898. —This Doings of the Whole World Carofalty But the evening is passing on, and ular nights of the week, I will devote ing a loss of $50,000, with only $4,000 discourse of Dr. Talmage will be help­ so we hasten through the hall and five to the club house and one to the Condensed for Oar Rendon—The Ac­ of insurance. Charles Dillon, a fire­ ful to those who want to find places cident Recard. down the steps and into the street, and home, which night 1 will spend in man, was caught under falling walls with healthful and improving sur­ from block to block until we come to scowling like a March squall, wishing and fatally injured. roundings, and to avoid places dele­ another style of club-house. Opening I was out spending it as I had spent the own rersiciAir. London —Sir Robert Henry Meade, Georgetown, Ind.—Daniel Gordon, terious. His text is li. Sam. 2: 14: Let the door, we find the fumes of strong othei five.” That man’ s obituary is XVXXT LADT permanent under secretary of state for proprietor of the flouring mill, was the young men now arise and play be­ drink and tobacco something almost written. Not one out of ten thousand This remedy has corrected the prevail­ the colonies since 1891, is dead. He caught in the main belt of the large fore us. intolerable. These young men at this that ever gets so far on the wrong ing idea that the diseases of women cam was born in 1835. flywheel, taken around one revolution At this season of the year the club­ table, it is easy to understand what road ever stops. Gradually his health be cured only by taking strong medi­ and dropped to the floor, a distance of cines into the stomach which so often Tuscola, Ill.—Robert Vandventer, a houses of our towns and cities are in the; are at, from the flushed check, will fall, through late hours and ruin the digestive organs and produce well-known young man of. C&margo, twelve feet. Both limbs were crushed full play. I have found out that there the Intent look, the almost angry way through too much stimulus. He will to pulp. serious disorders. It also enables women was found dead on the Indianapolis, is a legitimate and an illegitimate use of tossing the dice, or of moving the be first-rate prey for erysipelas and to cure themselves without submitting Decatur & Western Railroad track. Carllnville, Ill.—George Moore, aged of the club-house. In the one case it “chips.” They are gambling. At an­ rheumatism of the heart. The doctor to examinations and painful operations 20, while at work in the Carllnville so often prescribed when not necessary. Indications lead his friends to believe coal shaft, was struck by falling coal may become a healthful recreation, other table are men who are telling coming in will at a glance see It is not that he was foully dealt with. like the contest of the twenty-four men vile stories. They are three-fourths only present disease he must fight, but and instantly killed. in It Is a Simple, Home Treatment, Providence, R. I.—The Steer mansion Kingston, Ont.—A panic was almost the text when they began their play; intoxicated, and between twelve and years of fast living. The clergyman,for in the other case It becomes the mas­ one o ’clock they will go staggering, the sake of the feelings of the family, a mild healing agent which can be applied at Nyatt, one of the best-known resi­ precipitated in the penitentiary by a by the patient herself, and is a never dences along the shore of Narragansett candle on the altar in the Catholic sacre of body, mind and soul, as in the hooting, swearing, shouting on their on the funeral day. will only talk in failing cure for womb troubles, leucor- Bay, was destroyed by fire. It cost chapel setting fire to the decorations. case of these contestants of the text way home. That is an only son. On religious generalities. The men who rhoea, and all those peculiar weaknesses, 130,000. Sioux City, Iowa. —The mutilated when they had gone too far with their him all kindness, all care, all culture, got his yacht in the eternal rapids will irregularities and distressingcomplamts London —A marriage has been ar­ body of Frank Malloy, a plumber, was sport. All intelligent ages have had has been bestowed. He is paying his not be at the obsequies. They will so common among women. Hundredsof ranged between Hon. Rowland Charles their gatherings for political, social, parents in this way for their kindness. have pressing engagements that day. women are using it and are making known discovered beside the Sioux City & to others the excellent merits of this Frederick Leigh, youngest son of Bar­ Pacific railway track. He had evident­ artistic, literary purposes —gatherings That is a young married man, who, They will send flowers to the coffin lid, characterized by the blunt old Anglo- and send their wives to utter words of favorite remedy. It is inexpensive, within on Leigh, and Miss Mabel Gordon, ly fallen from a train. only a few months ago, at the altar, the reach of all classes and is effecting daughter of Colonel W. W. Gordon of Rockford, Ill—Henry Clark, 8 years Saxon designation of “club.” made promises of kindness and fidel­ sympathy, but they will have engage ­ remarkable cures every day. A testi­ Savannah. old, was drowned while skating. He If you have read history you know ity, every one of which he has broken. ments elsewhere. They never come. monial can be furnished from most every Eureka, Kas.—The Jury in the New was the son of the Rev. E. Warren that there was a King ’s Head Club, a Walk through and see for yourself. Bring me mallet and chisel, and I will section of the country. ease returned a verdict of murder In Clark, noted traveler and lecturer on Ben Johnson Club, a Brothers ’ Club, Here are all the implements of dissi­ cut on the tombstone that man’s epi­ Ask your druggist for Magnolia Blos­ to which Swift and Bollngbroke be­ pation and of quick death. As the taph, ‘Blessed are the dead who die in som. $1.00 for a box containing one the second degree against George oriental topics. month ’s treatment. Refuse substitutes. Dobbs and Mrs. Emille New, Jointly longed; a Literary Club, which Burke hours of the night go away, the con ­ the Lord. ” “No, ” you say, “that would Sing Sing, N.Y.—Fire was discovered and Goldsmith and Johnson and Bos ­ not be appropriate. ” “Let me die the Our book entitled “A Book for Women ” charged with the murder.of the lat­ in the messroom of the state prison. versation becomes imbecile and more sent free. All letters requiring medical well made immortal; a Jacobin Club, debasing. Now It Is time to shut up. death of the righteous, and let my last advice referred to our lady physician and ter’s husband, Joseph H. New, on Oct. Instead of taking advantage of the in­ a Benjamin Franklin Junto Club. Some end be like his.” “No, ” you say, “that 21. cident to make an attempt to escape, Those who are able to stand will get treated with strict confidence. Address of these to Indicate Justice, some to out on the pavement and balance would not be appropriate. ” Then give Eau Claire, Wls.—Mrs. Christine the prisoners extinguished the flames. South Bend Remedy Co., Saginaw, Mich.—A careful estimate favor the arts, some to promote good themselves against the lamp-post, or me the mallet and chisel, and I will Elchert died In her pew in church. manners, some to despoil the habits, cut an honest epitaph: “Here lies the She had heart disease. of the losses at the fire of the Saginaw against the railings of the fence. The SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. some to destroy the soul. If one will young man who is not able to stand victim of a dissipating club house! ” 1 Joliet, Ill.—Thomas Treaynor, aged Lumber and Salt company at Crow Island shows that there was about write an honest history of the clubs of will have a bed improvised for him In think that damage is often done by the 36 years, was killed by the cars on the England, Ireland, Scotland, France the club-house, or two not quite so scions of some aristocratic family, who Chicago & Alton road. 7,000,000 feet of lumber destroyed, belong to one of these dissipating club valued at $100,000. and the United States for the last one overcome with liquor will conduct him Cedar Rapids, Iowa —Mrs. John hundred years, he will write the his­ to his father's house, and they will houses. People coming up from hum­ Ripke was instantly killed in a run­ Stockton, Cal.—Warehouses No. 6 and No. 16 of the Farmers' Union and tory of the world. The club was an ring the door-bell, and the door will bler classes feel it an honor to belong away while going to church. Milling company burned. Loss, $500,- institution born on English soil, but it open, and the two imbecile escorts to the same club, forgetting the fact Providence, R. I.—The Steer man­ has thrived well in American atmos ­ will introduce into the hallway the that many of the sons and grandsons 000. Caveats,PATENTS and Trade-Marks obtained and all Pat­ sion at Hyatt, Narragansett bay, was phere. Who shall tell how many be­ of the large commercial establishments Minooka, Ill.—John Dougherty, an ghastliest and most hellish spectacle ent business conducted for moderate Fees. destroyed by fire. It cost $30,000. of the last generation are now, as to unmarried man about 34 years of age, long to that kind of club where men that ever enters a front door —a drunk­ Our Office is Opposite b . 8. Patent Office Butler, Ind.—Wabash surveyors are put purses together and open house, en son. If tue dlsslpting club-houses mind, Imbecile; as to body, diseased; as and we can secure patent in leas tune than tnooe was instantly killed by a passenger to morals, rotten. They would have got remote from Washington. laying out a line of road from Mont ­ train on the Rock Island road. apportioning the expense of caterer of this country would make a contract Send model, drawing or photo., with descrip­ pelier, 0., to Toledo, making it a Chi­ and servants and room, and having a with the Inferno to provide it ten through their property long ago if they tion. We advise, if patentable or not, free of San Jose, Cal.—Rebecca Smith, 5 had full possession of it; but the wily charge. Our fee not due till patent U secured. cago-Toledo air line. years old, was fatally shot by her 10- sort of domestic establishment—a style thousand men a year, and for twenty a Pamphlet “ How to Obtain Patents,” with of club-house which in my opinion is ancestors, who earned the money by coot of same in the U. S. and foreign countries Atchison, Kas.—Jennings Judah and year-old brother while playing with years, on the condition that nfi more acot free. Address, his two daughters, aged 18 and 14 a revolver. far better than the ordinary hotel or should be asked of them, the club­ hard knocks, foresaw how it was to be, years, were run down and killed out ­ boarding-houBe. But my object now houses could afford to make that con­ and they tied up everything in the will. C.A.SNOW&CO. Wausau, Wis.—A Northwestern pas­ Now, there is nothing of that unworthy right by a train. senger train struck a team and wagon is to speak of club-houses of a differ­ tract, for they would save homesteads, Opp. Patent Office. Washington . D. C. St. Louis, Mo. —Fire destroyed the at Fenwood. John Trask, one of the ent sort, such as the Cosmos, or Chevy save fortunes, save bodies, minds and descendant but his grandfather ’s name tobacco warehouse of Christian Pepers. occupants, was killed. Chase, or Lincoln Clubs of this Capital, souls. The ten thousand men who and roast beef rotundity. And yet how It is estimated that the loss will or the ‘‘Union Leagues ” of many cities, many steamers there are which feel MARBLE would be sacrificed by that contract honored to lash fast that worm-eaten amount to over $100,000. FOREIGN. the United Service Club of London, the would be but a small part of the mul­ and Albion, Neb.—Willard Baker, cash­ Lotos of New York, where journalists, titude sacrificed without the contract. tug, though it drags them straight into ier of the AiDion national bank, shot Madrid—An official dispatch from dramatists, sculptors, painters and ar­ But I make a vast difference between the breakers. GRANITE himself fatally. He had been in poor Manilla, capital of the Philippine Isl­ tists, from all branches, gather togeth ­ clubs. I have belonged to four clubs: Oh, my heart aches! I see men strug ­ ands, announces that the Spanish flag er to discuss newspapers, theaters and gling against evil habits, and they want health for some time. has been hoisted at Camoerent and A theological club, a ball club and two Philadelphia, Pa.—Two more coun ­ elaborate art; like the Americus, literary clubs. I got from them phys­ help. I have knelt beside them, and I Biacubato. It is added that the in­ which camps out in summer time, have heard them cry for help, and terfeit $100 silver certificates turned surgents rendered military honors and ical rejuvenation and moral health. up at the sub-treasury and at the dimpling the pool with its hook and What shall be the principle? If God then we have risen, and he has put one cheered for Spain. arousing the forest with its stag hunt; hand on my right shoulder, and the Fourth Street national bank. Paris—Gen. Saussier, the military will help me, I will lay down three Cemetery Work of any description Mankato, Minn.—M. G. Willard, like the Century Club, which has its principles by which you may juuge other hand on my left shoulder, and governor of Paris, has decided to try large group of venerable lawyers and looked into my face with an Infinity of brother of the late John A. Willard, Maj. Count Esterhazy by court-martial whether the club where you are a made a personal assignment. The poets; like the Army and Navy Club, member, or the club to which you have earnestness which the judgment day behind closed doors on Jan. 10. where those who engaged in war-like will have no power to make me forget, American Granites. liabilities will probably reach $125,000. Toronto —A cablegram from London been invited, is a legitimate or an ille­ service once on the land or the sea gitimate club house. as he cried out with his lips scorched in After getting prices elsewhere call aal Middletown, N. Y.—Frank Beck­ says Lord Hertford disclaims any now come together to talk over the examine. You will deeide to with, a watchman for the Ontario & knowledge of the reported intention of First of all, I want you to test the ruin, “God help me!” For such there is buy of me. days of carnage; like the New York club by its influences on home, if you no help except in the Lord God Al­ Western railroad, was killed by Eld- the imperial authorities to appoint him Yacht Club, with its floating palaces of ward Simpson, a former inmate of the Lord Aberdeen’s successor. have a home. I have been told by a mighty. I am going to make a very beauty upholstered with velvet and prominent gentleman in club life that stout rope. You know that sometimes F. F. MURDOCK Elmira reformatory out on parole. New Orleans, La.—Three negro mur­ paneled with ebony, having all the ad-, Austin, Tex. —Railroad Commission­ derers—Louis Richards, George Wash­ three-fourths of the members of the a rope maker will take very small Jpposite Post Office. At. Johns, Mick vantages of electric bell, and of gas ­ great clubs of these cities are married threads and wind them together until er Reagan, who has been an avowed ington and Foxli Morris —died on the light, and of king's pantry, one pleas­ candidate for United States senator scaffold at Hahnvllle, a small town in men. That wife soon loses her influ­ after a while they become ship cable. ure boat costing three thousand, an­ ence over her husband who nervously And I am going to take some very against Gov. Culberson and Senator St. Charles parish. other fifteen thousand, another thirty LIVERY Mills, has withdrawn from the race. and foolishly looks upon all evening small, delicate threads, and wind them —AND- CRIME. thousand, another sixty-five thousand absence as an assault on domesticity. •together until they make a very stout Denver, Col. —J. H. Gallagher of Shel­ dollars, the fleet of pleasure boats be­ don, Iowa, has filed a suit in the dis­ How are the great enterprises of art rope. I will take all the memories of Sioux City, Iowa —After loading the longing to the club having cost over and literature and beneficence and trict court here against Mrs. Andrew two million dollars; like the American the marriage day, a thread of laughter, “barkeep ” with his own drinks till he public weal to be carried on if every a thread of light, a thread of music, a Sanbo, asking $10,000 for alleged breach lay helpless on the floor, thugs took Jockey Club ,to which belong men who of marriage. man is to have his world bounded on thread of banqueting, a thread of con ­ possession of John Retter’s saloon, have a passionate fondness for horses, one side by his front door-step, and on Chamberlain, S. D.—John Rush, a served drinks for an hour, pocketed the fine horses, as had Job when, in the gratulation, and I twist thejn together, county commissioner, was found dead, the other side by his back window, and I have one strand. Then I take a proceeds, emptied the cash register and Scriptures, he gives us a sketch of that knowing nothing higher than his Own with the top of his head blown off by decamped. king of beasts, the arch of its neck, the thread of the hour of the first advent in the discharge of a shotgun. It is be­ attic, or nothing lower than his own your house, a thread of the darkness New York —It is claimed by the nervousness of its foot, the majesty of cellar? ' That wife who becomes Jeal­ lieved to be a case of suicide. Adams Express company that a man its gait, the whirlwind of its power, that preceded, and a thread of the light Red ous of her husband’s attention to art, that followed, and a bhread of the beau­ Oak, Iowa —J. G. Diedrlcks has giving his name as T. Francis Sanders crying out: “Hast thou clothed his or literature, or religion, or charity, is conveyed his city property, valued at has obtained a large amount of money neck with thunder? The glory of his tiful scarf that little child used to wear Boarding Stable $5,000, to two trustees, to be sold upon breaking her own sceptre of conjugal in small sums from the wives and rel­ nostrils is terrible; he paweth in the power. I know an instance where a when she bounded out at eventide to the death of himself and wife, and the atives of persons recently deceased by valley and rejolceth in his strength; greet you, and then a thread of the FINE turnoutb of all kinds proceeds to be used in establishing a wife thought that her husband was sending valueless packages cash on he saith among the trumpets ha! ha! giving too many nights to Christian beautiful dress In which you laid her Ipeels! attention given to Boarding Horse*.r ini public library. and he smelleth the battle afar off, the away for the resurrection. And then I class outfits furnished for Commercial Men, delivery. service, to charitable service, to pray­ Funerals, Pleasure Parties, Etc. New York —The rim of one of the Greenfield, Mass.—John O’Neil, Jr., thunder of tl\e captains, and the shout ­ er meetings, and to religious convoca­ twist all these threads together, and I drivers of an engine on the Baltimore was hanged for the murder of Mrs. ing; ” like the Travelers’ Club, the have another strand. Then I take a SW-Person* having Lame and Disabled Horses & Ohio burst as the train was rushing tion. She systematically decoyed him •111 find the best of facilities for treatment at my Hattie McCloud. Blossom Club, the Palette Club, the away until now he attends no church, thread of the scarlet robe of a suffer­ .tables, M. C. LIVESAY, Veternarf Surgeon, In aw past Netherwood, N. J. Three prsons Warren, Ohio. —Louis Yura of this Commercial CluD, the Liberal Club, the and is on a rapid way to destruction, ing Christ, and a thread of the white tendance. Stables 3d door West of The 8tee were slightly injured. The train was city, who was convicted of killing Isaac Stable Gang Club, the Amateur Boat raiment of your loved ones before the No-th side. (1338) his morals gone, his money gone, and, FHANK MCHOFIEI I» Prap'r. making fully fifty miles an hour when Hill, was granted a new trial. Club, the gambling clubs, the wine I fear, his soul gone. Let any Christian throne, and a string of the harp cheru­ the accident occurred. Fort Scott, Kan.—Walter Catt shot clubs, the clubs of all sizes, the clubs wife rejoice when her husband conse­ bic, and a string of the harp seraphic, Memphis, Tenn.—Dr. Shep A. Rog ­ his young wife twice and then sent a of all morals, clubs as good as can be, crates evenings to the service of God, and I twist them all together, and I ers, who was shot by Mrs. Mary Sand- bullet into his own brain. and clubs as bad as bad can be, clubs or to charity, or to art, or to anything have a third strand. “Oh!” you say, brink, died at St. Joseph ’s hospital. In Princeton, Ind.—Uri Decker, the boy Innumerable. During the day they are elevated; but let not men sacrifice “either strand is strong enough to hold a statement written by the woman be­ desperado, now confined in the Gibson comparatively lazy places. Here and home life to club life. I can point out fast a world. ” No. I will take these fore the shooting she alleges that Rog­ county Jail charged with forgery and there an aged man reading a newspa­ to you a great many names of strands, and I will twist them together, ers had borrowed money from her and other crimes, has made a confession to per, or an employe dusting a sofa, or men who are guilty of this sac­ and one end of that rope I will fasten, would not marry her. Sheriff Murphy, which discloses the a cleik writing up the accounts; but rilege. They are as genial as not to the communion table, for It shall Minneapolis, Minn.—Miss Julia Ging, existence of an organized gang of when the curtain of the night falls on angels at the club house, and be removed —not to the pillar of the twin sister of Catherine Ging, the vic­ forgers and burglars in the county. the natural day, when the curtain of as ugly as sin at home. They are gen ­ tim of Murderer Harry Hayward, has organ, for that will crumble in the Cheyenne Wells, Wyo. —An unknown the club-house hoists for the entertain­ erous on all subjects of wine suppers, ages, but I wind it ’round and ’round lost her suit against the Travelers’ tramp, who at the point of a revolver ment. Let us hasten up, now, the mar­ yachts, and fast horses, but they are Accident Insurance company to recover ble stairs. What an imperial hallway! the cross of a sympathizing Christ, and robbed W. E. Ayres, station agent on stingy about the wife’s dress and the having fastened one end of the rope to the face of an accident policy on her the Kansas Pacific railroad at Weskan, See! here are parlors on the side, with children’s shoes. That man has made sister’s life. Judge McGee held that the upholstery of the Kremlin and the the cross, I throw the other end to you. and subsequently set fire to the snow- that which might be a healthful recrea­ Lay hold of it! Pull for your life! Pull the murder was not an accident. sheds near Sharon Springs, was killed Tullleries; and here are dining halls tion an usurper of his affections, and Hicksville, Ohio— William Cleveland, by Section Foreman Forseberg. that challenge you to mention any lux ­ for heaven! a wealthy farmer, committed suicide. ury that they cannot afford; and here he has married It, and he is guilty of Liberty, Mo. —Walter Foley, aged 23 moral bigamy. Under this process the (He was insane. years, was arrested charged with hold- are galleries with sculpture, and paint­ The Laplanders. Grand Rapids, Mich.—James E. Mc­ ings, and lithographs, and drawings wife, whatever her features, becomes The Laplanders inhabit the north ­ ing up a gambling hall at Ogden, Utah, uninteresting and homely. He becomes Bride wae arrested, accused of embez- Dec. 18, when $200 In silver was carried from the best of artists, Cropsey, and ernmost coasts of the Scandinavian zling $300 from a client He is secre­ Bierstadt, and Church, and Hart, and critical of her, does not like the dress, peninsula. "They are ignorant, uncul­ off. does not like the way she arranges her tary of the Michigan Populist state Wheeling, W. Va.—Clinton Johnson Gifford —pictures for every mood, tivated, and torpid, rather savage, ” central committee. whether you are Impassioned or plac­ hair, Is amazed that he ever was so un­ says a recent English traveler. “In and Peter Jones, wealthy oil men, part­ romantic as to offer her hand and Carllnville, Ill.—Emil F. Behrens, ners in several big ventures, got into id; shipwreck, or sunlight over the spite of their frequent contact with the aged 28, a prominent pharmacist, shot a quarrel over a woman and Johnson sea; Sheridan’s Ride, or the noonday heart She is always wanting money, Russians and the Swedes, they have no himself through the heart. shot and killed Jones. party of the farmers under the trees; money, when she ought to be discuss­ industrial resources, no art, no other Huntington, Ind.—John Mills, aged Webster City, Iowa —Wesley Vance foaming deer pursued by the hounds ing eclipses, and Dexter, and Derby commerce than that which is afforded 70 years, was butchering hogs, when and Louis Ress were arrested, accused in the Adirondacks, or the sheep on day, and English drags with six horses by the products of the chase, or their he dropped dead. of Illegally selling liquors. the lawn. On this side there are read­ I tell you, there are thousands of fisheries, or their heads of reindeer. Milwaukee, Wis.—The will of R. P. Muncle, Ind.—Isaac Beck, local agent ing rooms where you find all newspa­ houses In the cities being clubbed to Christianity, to which they were con ­ Elmore leaves an estate of $100,000 to of the American Express company, pers and magazines. On that side there death! There are club houses where verted about two centuries ago, has his four children. The widow is given despondent over business troubles, is a library, where you find all books, membership always involves domestic not aroused them as yet from their the homestead and enough cash and committed suicide. from hermeneutics to the fair? tale. shipwreck. Tell me that a man has moral and intellectual lethargy. All securities to amount to $25,000. Sbelbyvllle, Ind.—Oliver Bassett, Coming in and out there are gentle ­ joined a certain club, tell me nothing religion being reduced, so far as they Harmon, Ill.—Lewis Hulllnger, one farmer, ordered a hunter on his prem­ men, some of whom stay ten minutes, more about him for ten years, and I are concerned, to oral tradition, the of the first settlers of Harmon town ­ ises to leave. The trespasser shot Bas­ others stay many hours. Some of will write his history if he be still devotion of each Is in proportion to ship, died, aged 77 years. sett. The wound Is serious. these are from luxuriant homes, and alive. The man is a wine guzzler, his his memory. Education among them Wlnooshi, Vt.—Fire destroyed the San Bernardino, Cal.—A. P. Revls, a they have excused themselves for a wife broken-hearted or prematurely has attained to this standard that a plant of Mason & Co. ’s machine shop member of the Salvation Army in Red­ while from the domestic circle that old, his fortune gone or reduced, and Laplander who knows his alphabet and S. H. Newton ’s sawmill, lumber lands, who was arrested for wholesale they may enjoy the larger sociability his home a mere name In a directory. corresponds to a young man among us yards and tenements. The loss is thievery, confessed and asked to be of the club-house. These are from Here are six secular nights in the week. who has graduated at Oxford or Cam­ more than $100,000. sentenced. dismembered households, and they “What shall I do with them?” says bridge. ” CLINTON INDEPENDENT. THUK8DAY. JANUARY 13,1898.

“I will do thine errand, maiden,” THE PROPHECY. said the queen; “yet who Is It that A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE. “THAT TERROR of MOTHERS.’’ pleads thus earnestly for my son? ” Heat, 'sense of tenderness and swelling of a part, HE sun flashed The voice of the stranger trembled are all indications that there is need of instant repair lr«*tr brightly through as she replied, “My name is Ermlng- —the stitch in time. Where these symptoms exist on How it was overcome by a the leaves of the arde. I am the daughter of one whose the left or the right side of the womb, disease of the Nova Scotian mother New Forest, now wrongs should plead with thee, royal ovary is setting in, and soon there will be, if there called Sherwood.as lady. Ere I depart, may I beg to ree is not already established, a discharge, trifling at W't a band of horse ­ the features of which fame speaks ec first, but later copious and irritating. Soon, also, Who is well known as an author. men galloped down highly? ” there will be felt dull, dragging pains radiating from the avenues of the “Expecting the same from my visi­ the ovary. Of all the evils that attack children C. J. Wooldridge. Wortham, Tex., writes t chase. They were tor, I comply, ” she said. Do not, my sister, let your malady go so far, but scarcely any other is more dreaded than “One of my children had croup. One of various ranks. Ermlngarde raised the folds which those of you who are already suffering iu this croup It ao often comes in the night. night I was startled by the child's hard The danger is so great. The climax is so breathing, and on going to it found it Some wore the bar­ shaded her face, and revealed features way should begin at once a course of treatment sudden. It is no wonder that Mrs. W. J. strangling. It had nearly ceased to breathe. of exquisite beauty. In which modesty with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Dickson (better known under her pen Having S part of a bottle of Dr. Ayer’s rel cap bound with name of “ Stanford Kveleth,") calls It11 the Cherry Pectoral in the house. I gave the gems, which marked the noble, while blended with dignity. It will restore the organs to their normal con­ terror of mothers." Nor is it any wonder child three doses, at short intervals, and “Adieu, maiden!” said Matilda; “be dition. that she writes in terms of praise and anxiously waited results. Prom the mo ­ others, arrayed In Lincoln green, 'ratitude for the relief which she has ment the Pectoral was given the child’s seemed game keepers or upper ser­ sure thy plea shall be warmly urged, ” In this connection Mbs. E. L. Myers , Quak- found both from her own anxieties, and breathing grew easier, and in a short tima ake, Pa., says: “My ovaries were badly dis­ for her children’s ailments, in Dr. J. C. it was sleeping quietly and breathing nat­ vants. while she extended her hand to the Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. urally. The child is alive and well to-day, One, in advance of the rest, by his stranger. eased, and for almost a year I suffered with se­ and I do not hesitate to say that Ayers vere burning pains which were almost unendurable, and a dull, heavy pain lq "Memorydoes not recall the time when Cherry Pectoral saved its life.”—C. J. superior equipments and proud bear­ A moment more, and she was gone. Dr. Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral was not used in Wooldridge , Wortham. Tex. ing, seemed the leader of the party. "Have they gone, all gone? ” said the the lower portion of my back. If standing I was most relieved with my foot our family, for throat and lung troubles. resting on a stool or chair. The doctor told me I would have to take my That terror of mother* —the startling, These statements make argument in ”1 trust FItz Maurice has executed dying king. “Ungrateful children,have croupy cough —never alarmed me, so long favor of this remedy unnecessary. It is our commands, ” he said. ‘‘Yet from they left me?” bed and keep quiet. I had not used half a bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vege­ as I had a bottle of Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral a family medicine that no home should be table Compound before it worked wonders with me. I now owe my health in the house to supplement the hot-water without. It is just as efficacious in bron ­ this rising ground methlnks we might “I will never leave thee," cried Hen­ bath. When suffering with whooping chitis, asthma, whooping cough, and all see Chelmsford, Hardlc and Malmsley ry. to the Compound. To those who are suffering from diseases peculiar to wo ­ cough, In its worst form, and articulation other varieties*)! coughs, as it Is in croup. men, I would say that Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is just what was impossible on account of the choking, To put it wirtiin everyone ’s reach, Dr. If the flames burned rapidly.” “Ah, Beauclerk, art thou still by my children would point and gesticulate Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is now put up in me? And where are thy brothers? ” they need.” toward the bottle; for experience had half sice bottles, at half price —50 cents. A scene of desolation suddenly burst Mrs. Pinkham wishes to befriend you, and if you will write her at Lynn, taught them that relief was in its con ­ Send for Ayer’s Curebook (free) and read on the monarch ’s vision. “William is on his way to England, ” tents.’’—Mrs. w. J. D ickson ("Stanford of other cures effected by Dr. Ayer’s Mass., telling her just how you feel, she will give you the very best advice Eveleth”). author of "Romance of the Cherry Pectoral. Address the J. C. Ayer The face of the king grew almost replied the prince, “to seize the crown Co., Lowell, Mass. free of charge. Think what a privilege it is to be able to write to a woman Provinces," Truro, N. 8. pale as he gazed on the wide spread thy pleasure has assigned him, and who is learned in all these matters, and willing to advise you without charge. ruin, but, as if ashamed of even the Geoffry Is taking steps to secure Nor ­ pan U 0 In the South. Cheap. Eexy Terms. What an absurd thing it is to pass show of feeling, he turned gayly to his mandy.” fi. mH WpS Krt''Cat (<).’ A woman may know a man is lying FREE FARM OF 160 ACRES. ’ Ssslksra Celealssrs, kwh,lilt, Tsaa. over all the valuable parts of a man, attendants, saying; “It Is well,” said the dying mon ­ when he tells her she is pretty, but and fix our attention of his infirmities. ‘‘How think yop, sirs? Have we not arch. “Ah, thou brlngest that aged site would not have him punished for 1 IITIIflDC—We want your stories, poems and Avarice is a robl er that keeps many Would Yon Like to Bo Abxolnto Owner AU I nUnO book MSS.; best prices; inclose enlightened these wild hordes since our crone with her curse before me. To the fault. of Your Own Form? stamp. Authors and Writers Union.Chicago,Ill. people from becoming rich. the church! To the church!” landing? ” STILL THERE IS MONEY IN IT. WOULD you like a farm that pro ­ Waa earned in 5 years by one He was interrupted by a startling They raised the sinking form, and duces upon an average of 30 bushels of agen* with our free outfit. FARMER'S HANDY FEED COOKER. winding it in haircloth, laid it before Oarl Vollen sold $350 of Salzer’s Cab­ wheat per acre? $22,000 You can. P. 0,1371, New York. vision. An old woman, whose tall fig ­ bage. Labor, seed, rent and all did not We desire to call our readers’ atten­ ure was wrapped In a dark mantle, her the high altar, then, as the wailing WOULD you like a farm that grows Self-adding, pat. combination beam. tion to the Farmer’s Handy Feed “Miserere” died away, the spirit of the cost him $50, profit $300. You can beat from 60 to 90 bushels of oats per acre? SCALES;JlfolooM weights. U. 8. standard. Cooker, which is sold at the low price white locks streaming in the wind and that and make lots of money on Early WOULD you like a farm that grows ’ Beet and cheaie tt Scud for prices her keen, piercing eyes fixed on Wil­ conqueror departed. WEEKS SCALE WORKS, BUFFALO, N. V. of $12.50 for 50 gallon capacity. Radishes, Peas, Lettuce, Mushrooms, from 40 to 60 bushels of barley per liam, seized the bridle of his horse. By Slowly they bore the corpse to Its Onions, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Pota ­ acre? MORPHINE and WHISKY HABITS. her side was a girl of uncommon beau­ last resting place, In the proud abbey toes, etc. Salzer warrants his seeds the WOULD you like a farm that grows HOME CUKE. Bonk FHKK. Dll. i. C. his vow had built. The chant of the OPIUM uorraas. u.iwii.Bd*., CHit auo, ill. ty, whose pale features bore the marks earliest in the world. Potatoes only more bushels of potatoes per acre than monks had died away; the coffin, at­ nDHDCV NEW DISCOVERY; ri«a of grief. $1.50 per barrel. Millions of Raspber ­ any farm in Michigan? T quick rellel an i cures worst “Hold, ruthless conqueror!" cried the tended alone by Henry, had been WOULD you like a farm that pro­ cases, bend for book of testimonials and lO days’ ries, Cherries, Apples and small fruits. treatment Free. Or. 1L H.UHkKS’b SONS, lUsmla. Ua. beldame. “Thou hast stripped the placed in the chancel and was about duces all kinds of roots and vegetables Catalogue tells all about them. in abundance? roof from aged sire and helpless bairn. to be lowered to the vault prepared, 8end this Notice with 14c. 8tamp* to See that Windsor ’s proud arches tot ­ when the services were rudely Inter­ John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, WOULD you like a farm that pro­ MEDICATED AIR INHALER rupted. duces the heaviest and fattest beef cat­ Has no cqnal for the cure of CATARRH and LCNO ter not! Thou hast driven the starv­ Wls., and get free their big Plant and tle that goes to the English market? P18EASK8. By mail. SI 00. ing peasant to robbery and pillage. “I challenge this grave! ” said a tall W. H. SMITH St CO., Props., Buffalo, N.Y. Seed Catalogue and 10 packages vege ­ WOULD you like a farm that pro­ See thy own bonny Normandy rise not figure, emerging from the deep sha­ table and flower seeds, novelties worth duces butter and cheese equal to the against ye! Ruthless invader, ride dow. table and flower novelties worth $1.00. finest Danish? on, and may the vengeance of Valhal­ “Who dares to stay the burial of the w.n.f. WOULD you like to own a farm in la follow at your bridle bit!” conqueror of England? ” cried Prince a country where cattle are never [ALL’S William’s proud eye quailed before Henry. When a man loves money, a woman stabled winter or summer? “Walter Fitz Gerald,” replied the may expect very little of his love and WOULD you like to live In a country Vegetable Sicilian the aged crone, as, with extended arms less of his money. where taxes are very low, the principal and shrieking voice, she poured forth stranger; “once a knightly baron. My father's hearth stood where yon op ­ taxation being for schools, and the her malediction. With one hand he Try Graln-O. government pays 75 per cent of that? [AIR RENEWER! By feeding poultry and stock with endeavored to free his rein, while with pressor reared this abbey, and here, Ask your grocer to-day to show you WOULD you like to live in a country It has made miles and miles cooked food during the winter months, the other he offered her a purse of without just payment, shall his hateful a package of GR a IN-O, the new food where every person is happy and con ­ at least one-third of the food is saved; gold. She flung it from her, and with bones never be laid.” drink that take3 the place of coffee. tented, excepting the doctors and un­ of hair grow on millions also having stock in a healthy condi ­ and millions of heads. the air of a queen glided into the “A hundred golden marks I pay thee, The children may drink it without dertakers? tion, preventing hog cholera among bushes. • * • Sir Walter, for this grave, to which injury as well as the adult. All who WOULD you like to be where each Not a single gray hair. your hogs, and Insuring the hens lay­ try it like it. GRAIN-O has that rich of your sons can get 160 acres free, ing freely during the winter months The battle was far advanced, and the nine hundred shall be added. I pray No dandruff. thee let me bury my father.” seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is when they reach 18 years of age? when eggs are always wanted at high legions of Ghent and Flanders were made from pure grains, and the most If so, consult the advertisement of E^a prices. This Cooker will pay for itself drawn up in serried files, opposed to The aged baron stood back while the delicate stomach receives it without the Canadian, government free lands, in one week’s time and Is without the power of Norman chivalry. monks signed the title deed, and once distress. }i the price of coffee. appearing elsewhere. Joubt the best and cheapest on the His melancholy reflections were in­ more the coffin slowly began to sink 15 cents and 25 cents per package. market—just what Its name Implies, a terrupted by the approach of the right Into the grave. Sold by all crrocers. Tastes like coffee. The lazv man believes that there Is no hill Farmer’s Handy Feed Cooker. Upon wing of the enemy. They were led on “For your lives, fly!” cried a voice Looks like coffee. which is not steep. application to the Empire Manufactur­ by a knight whose gilded arms flashed from the cloisters; “the convent is on ing Co., 615 H street, Quincy, Ill., a cat­ fire!” Something more than finite power is Beautjr is Blood Deep. NEURALGIA alogue, giving a full description, may in the sun. With leveled lance he needed to prepare mankind for an in­ Clean blood means a clean skin. No Sick and Nervous Head­ be obtained. They are mad? in all sizes. dashed toward the king, and in an In­ Instantly the monks dropped the finite condition. beauty without it Cascarets, Candy Cathar­ HigWimj aches POSITITILY Cured stant horse and rider rolled on the coffin, which rolled over, while all fled tic cleans your blood and keeps It clean, by from the chapel. Henry burst Into It Keeps the Feet Dry and Warm. stirring up the lazy liver and driving all Im­ in 30 Minutes, by Life is a short day; but it is a work ­ ground. purities from the body. Begin today to ing day. Activity may lead to evil, “St. Denis to the rescue! Save my tears, while sheets of flame swept by Aud is the only cure for Chilblains, banish pimples, bolls, blotches, blackheads,' 488215 but inactivity cannot be too good. father!" cried Henry Plantagenet, who the narrow windows. Nervously he Frostbites, Damp, Sweating Feet, Corns and that sickly bilious complexion by taking had kept close beside him. endeavored to arrange the form of the and Bunions. Ask for Allen’s Foot- Cascarets—beauty for ten cents. All drug ­ dead. Ease, a powder to be shaken into the gists. satisfaction guaranteed, 10c, 25c, 50c^ At all drugqiitt or sent post ­ “Gracious powers! is it my royal shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe paid upon receipt oi $1. father?” cried the knight, reining back “Sleep In peace! ” said a sweet voice Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad­ No king can rule others well who is no£ IN ACCIDENT. beside him. “Ulrica’s curse Is ful­ dress, Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. master of bltnself. FRENCH CHEMICAL CO. Mr. Quintas Hummel, of 118 Michigan filled. ’ she said, “and the daughter of 356 Dearborn St., ASTHMA can lie quickly cured by Dr. Taft’s the ruined Fitz Walter forgives thee,” Some people who are too honest to A Ihmalene. All nuffireni from this distressing Chicago, III. Ave., Detroit, tells a War Story complaint should write to Lir. Taft Bros.. 4 Elm St., as she placed her veil over the face of steal, will borrow and never pay back. Rochester, N. Y.. for a sample bottle, sent absolutely of his own Experience, and the dead, and dropped a tear of pity free on receipt of name and address. Tbey are reliable.^ the Result over the stone which Henry, with filial Coughing Leads to Consumption. FOR 14 CENTS Kemp ’s Balsam will stop the cough The bearer of good news always has a We wish to gain 160,000 nsw cus­ (From Detroit News ') hand, placed on the grave. plea-ant voice. tomers, and hence offer at once. Go to your druggist to-day 1 Pkg. 13 Day Radish, lOo Our representative called at 118 Michi- l Pkg. Karly Syrinx Turnip, 10c Married Couple. ’ Axes. and get a sample bottle free. Sold in FITS Permanently Cured. No 11 ta or nervousness afle* 1 " Earliest Rea Beet, 10a f;an Avenue, the residence of Mr. Quintus 25 and 50 cent bottles. Go at once; de­ first day’a use of Dr. Kline'a Great Nerve Restorer. I " Bismarck Cucumber, 10c iummel. Mr. Hummel is a veteran of A statistician has published the re­ Send for FREE $9.00 trial bottle and treatise. 1 " Queen Victoria Lettuce, 15o lays are dangerous. Djl R. li. Kline . Ltd..831 Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa. ■ “ Klondike_ londjke Melon, Melon. 16a the late war, and received, in the campaign, sults of his Investigation of the rela­ Jnrabot„______Giant Onlilon, 16a an injury which has given him much pain S « B:Srilliant Flower Seeds, Uo tive ages of husbands and their wives Days which begin in darkness and A bad man can never own anything that TYertk *1.00, for 14 seats. and suffering since. He belonged to a In the various capitals of Europe. He storm often end in a glorious sunset is fireproof. Above 10 pkgs. worth fl OO, we will Michigan cavalry regiment and his horse discovered that marriages are more mail you free, together with our becoming frightened one day reared up, great Plant and Beed Catalogue frequent where the husband Is two or “I burned my fingers very badly. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAT. upon receipt of this notice and M<~ throwing him backward. In falling he Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All postage. We invite your trade and three years older than the wife. Wom­ The pain was intense. Dr. Thospas ’ know when you once try Balser'e struck his spine on a sharp stone, indict­ Eclectric Oil brought relief in three Druggists refund the money if it falls to cure. 26o seeds you will never get along with­ ing a deep cut over five incites long. The en under twenty years of age, however, out them. Potatoeaat 81.60 minutes. It was almost magical. I ______I ■ Rbl. Catalog alone 6o. No.w.a. injury affected the kidneys. About two usually take unto themselves husbands The devil can watch a grumbler with a never saw anything like it.” Amelia bare hook. JOXJI A. SSLXXK SKID CO., LA CX098X, Win. years ago the left kidney started to bleed, six or seven years older than them­ Swords, Saundersville, O. and has been doing so ever since. Mr. selves. The cases in which the man Hummel, in a few pointed sentences, gave Mrs. XVInalow’s Soothing wyrng was a year younger than the woman For children teething,softens the gums.reduces Inflam, our representative the following account : There is no more dangerous disease matlon Allays pain, cures wind colic. 36 cent* a bottle, “ The accident of my ‘ wur days ’ left were almost as numerous as those In than wanting to get rich in a hurry. A GOLDEN ERA me in bad shape; pain'in my back and which he was six or seven years older. To a mule's ears a mule's voice is always Is the title of an illustrated pamphlet is­ spine rendered me almost useless, and I The first condition was true of 6.7 per Consumption is the natural result of music. sued by the general passenger department was compelled to give up work entirely. cent of all married couples, and the lat­ a neglected cold. Dr. Wood ’s Norway of theChicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail­ I could not turn over in bed without assist­ Pine Syrup cures coughs, bronchitis, Coe’* Cough Balsam way on miuing in Colorado, California, ter condition of 6.4 per cent. The asthma, and lung troubles of all sorts I* the oldest *Dd beet. It will break up a cold qulokoe ance. I have spent hundreds of dollars in than anything else. It U alwaya reliable. Try It. and other Western States. various ways trying to ftyd relief. Physi­ cases where the husband was six or down to the very borderland of con ­ — - V seven years younger than the wife sumption. cians have told me my spine was honey­ Ungratefulness is the very poison of man­ combed for 13 inches. I had given up in "I CHALLENGE THIS GRAVE!” were almost just as numerous as those hood. I despair, never hoping for relief, when a where he was thirteen or fourteen God has promised that the man who KLONDYKE his steed and flinging himself beside will give mercy shall receive it. is an illustrated folder about Alaska and friend told me about Doan ’s Kidney Pills, the fallen man. years older. Only two cases were dis­ To Care Constipation Forever, Its gold mines, with rates of fare and in­ and they have done me a world of good. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. lOo or XScv’ “Henry,” he cried, "help me rend covered where the husband was thirty- “Burdock Blood Bitters entirely If C. C. C. fall to cure, druggist* refund money. ■* formation as to how to get there and what The pains have disappeared from my back, to expect after arrival. Both publications these clasps ere I prove his murder­ five years the senior, one case where cured me of a terrible breaking out all and the bleeding of my kidney has almost Siberia employs 40,000 gold miners. may be had free of expense by sending entirely stopped. I know I can never be er!” he was the older by forty-seven years. over my body. It is a wonderful med­ fonr (4) cents in stamps to pay postage to icine.” Miss Julia Elbridge, Box 35, entirely cured, as I would have to be ‘a “Robert, thy rebellion Is punished,” One case was discovered where the Geo. H. Heafford,General Passenger Agent, West Cornwell, Conn. I believe Piso ’s Cure is the only medicine Chicago, Ill. * ’ new man,’ but Doan ’s Kidney Pills have said the young prince, as the king wife was thirty-four years older than that will cure consumption. Anna M. Ross.' done more to make me feel like ‘a new slowly raised his head and gazed the husband. Twelve and three-tenths Hundred* would never have known want Williamsport, Pa., Nov. 12,1895. man ’ than all the ether things I have tried about. per cent of all men who marry women if they had not first known waste. during past years. I haye not had any Texas boasts a 3.20),000 acre ranch. recurrence or the pain or bleeding Bince “Father, forgive me!” cried the pen­ under twenty years of age according Itching Piles, night ’s horrid plague, taking them.” itent son, while he assisted the king to the statistician, are between twenty- is Instantly relieved and permanently Star Tobacco i* the leading brand of CHEAP FARMS to his feet. six and twenty-seven years old. Doan ’s Kidney Pills for sale by all deal­ cured by Doan ’s Ointment. Your the world, because it is the best. ers. Price 50 cents, by mail, from Fos- “Never, recreant!” cried the king; dealer ought to keep it Do You Want ter-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y., sole “never will I forgive thy treason! ” Newspaper Morality. Japan has 8 JO.OJO cotton spindles. agents for the United States. Remember Finland has women bricklayers. One of the most curious things about W. N. U.~DETROIT— NO. 3—1898 the name, Doan's, and take no other. It was toward evening of the second ths newspaper, says E. L. Godkin is a Home? day after the battle that a lady. At­ Smoke Sledge Cigarettes, 20 for 5 eta. A man will follow a word with a that the public does not expect from When Answering Advertisements Kisdly inn nnn APDC0 improved and unlm- tended by & minstrel, craved audience a newspaper proprietor the same sort The Sooth has 483 cotton mills. Mention This Taper. IUUiUUU AunCu Proved farming lands blow, while a woman will follow a __,. , to be divided and blow with a great many words. of the queen, who had repaired to the of morality It expects from persons In sold on long time and easy payments, a little convent to be near her wounded lord. ycor. Come and nee us or write. THE other callings. It would disown a TRDMAN MOSS STATE BANK, SanUM Do Too Dine* To-Night? “Admft her,” said Matilda; “though bookseller and cease all intercourse JUST AS CERTAIN TO CURE I Center, Mich , or Shake into your Shoes Allen’s Foot- what errand damsel can have to crave with him for a tithe of the falsehoods THE TRUMAN MOSS ESTATE, Ease, a powder for the feet. It makes of me passes my conjecture. ” and petty frauds which it passes un­ CrosweU. Sanilac Co.. JHkh. tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures The lady bowed as she entered, and noticed in a newspaper proprietor. It Corns, Bunions, Chilblains and Sweat­ would have kneeled and pressed her may disbelieve every word he says, Soreness111 Stiffness ( ing Feet, At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad lips to the hand of the queen, but and yet profess to respect him, and with ST. JACOBS OIL as day comes after night. r dress, Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y Matilda prevented her. may occasionally reward him; so that “Tell us, fair one, ” she said, "!n it is quite possible to find a newspaper Women's moral support is as valu­ what can we serve thee, that thus thou which nearly everybody condemns, and able to a man as his material support seekest our presence?” whose influence he would repudiate, is necessary to her. “Royal lady,” said the maiden, “I circulating freely among religious and CANDY come to crave your Intercession with moral people, and making handsome Ua«’i Family Medicine. the king for one who may not plead r V CATHARTIC Moves the bowels each day. In order profits for its proprietor. A news­ to be healthy this is necessary. Acts his own cause.” paper proprietor, therefore, who finds taWUXMAb gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures “Thou meanest my rebel son, ” said that his profits remain high, no mat­ sick headache. Price 25 and 50c. the qneen. “Alas! maiden, my own ter what views he promulgates, and For map*, pamphlets, railway rates, heart pleads for him, but the king Is what kind of morality he practices, can etc., and foil information concerning That bacteria may live and grow in melt­ obdurate. ” hardly, with fairness to the commun ­ this country, enjoying exceptionally ing ice, haa been shown by Foater. “Yet try once more, sweet lady. ity, be treated as an exponent of its CURE CONSTIPATION pleasant climate and continuous good Robert will yield his title to Flanders, crops, apply to Ko-To-Bae for Fifty Cents. opinions. He will not consider what Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes wn6 disband %hls followers, and reimburse It thinks, when he finds he has only VtATE the M. V. HcINNES, No. 1 Merrill BIIl, D sir oil. men strong. blood pure. 60c. IL All drugging*. the expenses of the war. He only to consider what it will buy, and that I0e ALL JAMES GRIERE, Reed City, Mich., hr wants his father’s blessing ere he de­ One may smile and smile and be a villain It will buy his paper without agree ­ 25c 50c DRUGGISTS ' t. L. CAVEN, Bad Ase, Mich. ■tilt parts for the sepulcher.” ing with it CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1897 Bargains in CLOAKS At JOHN HICKS’.

MAPLE RAPIDS. Report of Pomona, From Our Correspondent INSTALLED OFFICERS. rhe Independent. Beugal Grange entertained Clinton Frfd Hosley is in town. The Modern Woodmen of America Had a •• Geo. Flint spent Sunday in town. Hig Time Tuesday Night. county Pomona Grange January 5tb. GEORGE 8. CORBIT. Proprietor 1898. The day was fine and so were the Mrs. R. H. Sanborn is visiting in St. Johns Camp, No. 2387, Modern fwg Unloading Sale FRANK E. DnWITT. I Lessees roads, and the attendance large. A O. CLAIR STOCK. f town. Woodmen of America, publicly install­ 'a - Maple Rapids now boasts of a new ed officers Tuesday evening, Jan. 11, at bountiful diuner and supper was pro ­ -THE— stage. I. O. O. F. hall. vided, to which the hungry Patrons did To Reduce Stock m A. N. Howe returned to bis studies It was a magnificent demonstration full justice. Mrs. Truly Halsey wel. m•w W. at Chicago Tuesday. corned Pomona in behalf of Bengal in a A party was given for Lyman Jones for Woodcraft. Over four hundred Before Taking Inventory M Clinton Go, Savings Bank on Monday evening last. people from all parts of Clinton and fine address. But no words were needed i ST. JOHNS. MICH. Mrs. Lulu Bry, of St. Johns, visited adjoining counties assembled to witness to tell us we were welcome, the friendly the ceremony. After a short program | hand clasp and cheerful smile, spoke as m at Simeon Hewitt's over Sunday. Jlain as words, that we were welcome Shoes, Rubbers and Felts all go at Pays 3 Per Cent. Interest on Deposits. Miss Julia Stocker and Miss Bertha consisting of choice selections by St. erome Dills responded to the welcome m Mattoon, of St. Johns, visited over Sun­ Johns hand and Foerch ’s orchestra, ! address. Bengal choir kindly furnished Greatly Reduced Prices. sk day at Mrs. Hoser Tace’s. Woodmen songs rendered by a quartet the singing. Miss Belle Chapman also W. D Curtis from Big Rapids in the the MissesStowel favored the Grange i We find, as time for stock-taking approaches, we are largely ..mi . Loans Money on Approved Bonds and interest of Good Templary, lectured to consisting of Mrs. II. A. Trornp, Miss with siuging.aml recitations were given overstocked, especially on high priced shoes and odd sizes. Un- Off­ Beal Estate Security. a large audience Sunday evening. Edith Dunn, Messrs Geo. Woodruff by Merle and Will Plowman, Mrs. Tru- M load we must, unload we will, so down goes the prices —the only ’• ’L- Mrs. Bertha Redfern was unable to and Will Holton; recitations by Miss ; ly Ilalsey. Mary Sturgis. A selection tk way—now. While we aim to have our store statements exact, attend to her school duties the fore part Hattie Clark and Mr. Geo. Kelly, the was read by A. B. Cook. Hon. F. W it is not wise to take too much for granted, we therefore uame ft orriCEBS: of the week on account of sickness. Redfernof Maple Rapids read a splendid m a few desirable articles and invite you to see them. A few more guests were treated to an exhibition paper on. “Things to be desired by the Sit days left to get these values: A. J. Baldwin , Pres. P. E. Wai 'woeth , Tree, The eight month old babe of Henry drill of the St. Johns team of Foresters farmer.” Mrs. Jemnyof Maple Rapids 3. Pennell . Vc-Pres. R. C. D kxtkk Asst. Tres Lyon died at its home in South Essex under the leadership of Win. DeWitt. installed the officers very nicely. A vote Ladies’ $4 Shoes for $1. Men’s $4 Shoes best styles for $3.25 m Monday. The funeral w’as held at the Then the following officers were in­ I of thank was given Mrs. Jenmy for ser- Lowe church on Wednesday. Rev. A. stalled: Ladies’ $4 pointed toe shoes for $2. Men’s $3 Shoes for $2.15. THE LOCAL MARKETS. vises as installing officer, also a vote of Ladies'$3 hand sewed Welt Shoes Misses’$1.50 plain toe shoes for 98c O. Carmen officiating. T. H. Clark, V. C. ; A. L btage. Clerk; A. E. thanks to the editor of the North Lans- for $2.15. Child’s patent tip button Shoes, J. W. Redfern and wife entertained Hotchkiss. Sentry; F A Boion, manager for :ing Record for so kindly furnishing ffi grM St. Johns , Mich.. January IS, 1898. longterm; Rosa Brooks, W. A.; O A. Putt, m Ladies’ small sizes, 24 to 4, square worth 90c, for 69c. at their home during last week, Supt. banker; C. H. Miller, eacort; E H. Drake, ! Pomona with printed programs. A toes, were $2, for $1. The following are the prices paid in cash for Hammond, of Lansiug. and Com. R M. watchman; J. A. I’ollard and F.C. Dunn, phy­ very interesting session was held in the m i produce In this market: sicians. Wheat, white. No. 1. 83. Winston, Mrs. Wm. Schank, of near eveniug, consisting of recitations, sing- Spend what you save on something else. Come early for “ red. No. 2, 85. Fowler, also Miss Lena Brown, of Hub­ A fine large photograph, the work of , ing aud instrumental music, and last of first and best choice. Oats. 20®22. bardston. O. G. Plunkett, of the incoming degree all but not least. School Commissioners Clover [email protected] . team, was then presented to the lodge R. M. Winston and Mr Hammond, state — ------=------m Alslke. §4.011—$4.60. Hay. f 4.00 to f 7.00. • OLIVE CENTER. with a few well-choseu remarks by Dr. superintendaut of public instruction Beans. .W@75. J. A. Pollard. were present, and each gave a interest­ m Mercantile Co’s Shoe Dep’t. Barley, .60® 65. From Our Correspondent. A rousing speech setting forth the ing talk on education. Taken altogeth ­ Rye, 40. merits of Woodcraft by T. II. Clark, er this was one of the best Pomona held 1 Potatoes. .40®30. Mrs Olive Bixby who lias been sick is and a song by the quartet closed the Onions, 50

IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. I science by making restitution now. ” While the lamp holds out to burn the vilest sinner may return.”—Muir Tri­ The Eaton county fair cleared $1,300 bune. last year. Hon. Marcus Wilcox, of Corunna, The new bank at Ithaca will open says that in the last 30 years $200,000 SICK or WELL about Jan. 15. has been paid in public and private bo ­ nuses to boom that city. He thinks Sparrow bounty and $81.60 for soldiers Corunna should have more results to relief during December. show for this expenditure. It has the The county clerk of Gratiot county prestige of being the county seat. It issued 300 marriage licenses during 1897. has a good water power, a good farming You’ll James Millard, a resident of Lansing country surrounding it, and therefore it for 35 years, died Wednesday of last ought to be a flourishing city. Mr. week, aged 63. Wilcox expresses doubts as to the poss ­ • The auditor-general ’s department at ibility of the new electric light contract Find Relief Lansing received 26,185 letters in 1896 being carried out. He does not think and 56,666 in 1897. the arc lights can be furnished for One firm shipping live stock from $4.50 per year.—Detroit Journal. Gratiot county paid out $91,434,74 dur­ ing the year of 1897. That ExtraSewlun, OR Distress and Pains There were 1,400 divorces granted in It is stated, with some positiveness, Michigan during the past year, and yet that Gov. Pingree will call the legisla ­ everybody is not happy. ture together in extraordinary session and for a Depleted The anuual meeting of the Michigan about Feb. 1. To the average mind, F there is no public exigency which jus­ Pocketbook at State Millers’ association was held at tifies this action, and there will be a Lansing, Tuesday, Jan. 11. tendency to believe there is some foun The Carson City Gazette has entered dation in the charge that the Governor upon its eighteenth year, and grows is incited to the move by a desire to brighter as it grows older. make a grand stand play for political Shaiwassee county wants a new court ­ effect, the more so as there in no reason ­ house. It is estimated that it will cost able probability of his effecting any­ Charles W. Loud’s $10,000 to remodel the old one. thing in his special line of ’’hitting the There are 51 cases on the Ingham railroads. ”—louia Standard. Circuit Court Calendar for the January If there is any possible hope that POPULAR LOW PRICE DRUG STORE. term, 11 of them are divorce cases and the Governor can lay aside abusing the 12 criminal. Republican party long enough to call a The Central and Lebanon Farmers’ special session, it might not be a bad Opposite THE STEEL. ST. JOHNS. clubs held a joint meeting at the home move for the legislature to pass some of Jay Sessions, Lebanou, Wednesday, law removing special charter privileges. January 12. No one can tell what the supreme court A dam is projected near Lyons, and would do with such a law, but that part its Immediate construction is promised of the work is not for the legislature nor for the purpose of furnishing power for the Governor to dictate.—Carson City Grand Trunt Railway System. an electric light plaut for Ionia. Gazette. The officers of the Lansing, Dexter The question as to whether or not Arrival and Departure of Trains and Ann Arbor Railway have already Gov. Pingree will call a special session At St. Johns. secured the right of way from the town ­ of the legislature this winter is still ships of Ingham aud Vevay and the vil­ unsettled, but the knowing ones think IN EFFECT OCT 4, 1897. lage of Dausville. that it will be called for about Feb. 1. s a a a a a a a a a If the Governor comes to the conclu ­ • a a d « a a. a. « « * The Corunna Journal sent out a cal­ 5 » o « t o sion that an extra session will help him ~ s* *1 *£ * S? S i; S 8 endar in pamphlet form with its issue in his race for a renomination he will «b ci oo np ii £> eo 4> of January 6. Its work is of a very ar­ doubtless call it. We know of no other 4-Jf tistic character and speaks well for the crying necessity for it.—Gratiot County s a a a a a a a a a <3 job facilities of the Journal. News. ► * A Q. * el <* « a «• • Gov. Pingree has postively agreed to Incidentally some plugging will be 85 2 S&8 be here January 26 and address the done for Pingree. The taxpayers are 6 « n 6 « 4j « «