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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

The Kalamazoo Circuit has indicted DR..
Gains Fem for forging New York draft Of
$3.50 signing the name of Arnold & Co. Of
Kalamazoo. The DR.. has been resident Of
Allepan for some months
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

1t is better to throw a guard about the ba-
by's cradle than to sing psalm at the bad
mans death bed; better to have care whilo
the bud is bursting to the sun, than when
the heat has scorched the heart of the un-
guarded BOSOM
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

We have seen a recipe for making bread
from flour manufactured from grown wheat
The sprouting is said to destroy the alcoholic
quality of the grain, so that its life is gone,
while the nutricious quality still remains. 1t
is affirmed therefore, that if gill of alcohol
is added to the dough in kneading, that it
will make excellent light bread.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

AT recent Ladies' Fair at Pittsfield, the follow
ig characteristic lines, written by Oliver Wendell
Iolmes, were drawn as prize in the Post Office,
osting the lucky individual just one dollar:
Listen to me and will try
To tell you what dollar will buy.
A dollar will buy Voters conscience,
Or book of Fifty thousand" nonsense;
Or ticket to hear Prima Donna, u
Or fractional part of a statesman's honor;
1t will buy tree to sit in tho shade of,
Or half the cotton tomnureis made Of
1t will buy glass of rum or gin
At Deacon's store or a Temperance inn,
(The Deacon will show you how to mix it,
Or the Temperance Landlord stay and fix it,
1t will buy painting at Burbank's Hall,
That will frighten the spiders from off the wall
Ora dozen'spoons Of medium size,
That will do for an Agricultural prize,
twill buy four tickets 10 Barnum's show
{Late firm of Pharaoh, Herod & Coz
Or get yOn paper that brings by mail
It's weekly original thrilling tale"-
OF which the essential striking plot
Is a daddy that's rich and youth that's not
Who, seeking in vain for papas consent,
Runs off with his daughter-the poor old gen,
The governors savage; at last relents
And leaves them million in cash and rents.
Or hair-wash patent, and warranted too,
That will turn your whiskers from grey to blue
And dye old three-seore as good as new;
SO that your wife will open her eyes
AuI md han icn
And at last, as you re sliding up to her,
Cry 4" I'll call my husband you saucy cur"
Or monochrome landscape, done in hour,
That looks like a ceiling stained in shower.
Or a ride to LenoX through mire and clay,
Where you may see through the livelong day,
Scores of women with couples of men
Trudging up hill-and down again.
This is what dollar will do,
With many things as strange, but true;
This very dollar I've got from you
z. S. We shouldn't mind if you made it two.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

Nothing great or good is achieved unless
the heart is beautiful; and in order that the
heart may be beautiful, we should watch
over every action, even the smallest, and try
and improve all the time.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

A CERTAIN CURE FOR A RATTLE-SNAKE
BITE OR SPIDER STING.-Take the yolk
of a good egg, put it in a tea cup, and stir in
as much salt as will make it thick enough
not to run off, and spread a plaster and apply
to the wound.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

Stick TO 1T, YoUNa MAN.-The very doc
trine of all others, " Stick to it." Who ever
knew mortal to enrol himself under this
banner, come out the little end of the horn
Nobody, we'll be bound. It's principle, acted
up to with reticude, purpose, heart and soul,
would keep any man above water and in
blue sky.
"Stick to it." It's the very history, all
experience, the triumph Of mind, art, litera-
ture, every great and noble work is its direct
and appropriate illustration. He who would
be, do, gain, make, save, achieve anything,
in whatever department of life, trade, polit-
les, religion, philanthrophy, or love, must
make it his first and last object of solicitude
the Alpha Omega Of aspiration and action.
Tell us, young man, who ever did thing
worth a note, that did not "stick to it,
Look around among your acquaintances, and
see who is, and who is not something" In
him who is deservedly famous and honored,
you will find the man who, years ago, in the
strength, determination, energy, and light of
an all-conquering resolution, said, "I'll stick
to it," and who did and has stuck to it ever
since.
What has made great lawyers statesmen,
divines, artists? What has made Web
ster, Choate, a Brougham, Kossuth
Simply and solely, and truly, by choosing
something real and vital, and "sticking to
it." And if you wish, or expect or mean, to
do or be anything, you had better do like
wise. Then choose, and stick to it." Arm
ed with its principles and inspiration, you
may rise to undreamed of Notwithstanding
1t, you may sink to unthought of depths.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

Miss Tulip in speaking of old bachelors
SAYS they are worn out old gardeners in the
flower beds of love. As they are useless as
weeds, they should be served in the same
manner--choked. I48f
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

If You curtail your expenses, clip at the
right corners; be sure You do not begin with
the newspapers. An ounce less of sugar q
day, will furnish a newspaper in family
StarIe your stomach sooner than your brains
You would not miss the sugar as soon as the
paper.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

STONE g. CHUBB, Manufacturers Of Plows,
Cultivators, and Grain Cradles, and dealers in
all kinds of Agricultural Implements, and Ma
chimes Agricultural Warehouse, Canal street,
Grand Rapids Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

Some one tells a story of child three
years old, who, on being lifted up to see the
corps of little playmate, kissed the pale,
cold cheek, and gently whispered, " Please
give my love to God" ii. .r..r .s.g ~.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

ing and Commission Merchants; general dealers
in all kinds Of Dry Goods, Groceries, Grain and
Provisions manufacturers and dealers whole
sale and retail in all kinds of lumber. Mill
Point, Mich. H
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

Pure benevolence is flower of beauty
rare, of fragrance sweet---it seldom blooms on
earth, whose climate is too cold---in heaven,
its native soil, it grows luxurantly.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

A MODEL LAW SUIr.-The advantages OF
litigation are illustrated in the case of a
school district in Cornish, N. H., against
Ariel Comings for the recovery of an old bro
ken box stove, worth probably from so to rs
cents. The Court of Common Pleas, at
Newport, last week gave a verdict in favor
Of the District, giving 81 81 damages. The
verdict carries with it taxable costs amount
ing in all to more than five hundred dollars,
to say nothing of the amount expended which
cannot be taxed to the defeated party.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

GILBERT g. CO., Manufacturers and Dealer,
in Lumber, Shingles, Slaves, Wood and Timber
Grand Haven, Feb. %, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

"A dreadful little for shilling said
penurious fellow 10 a physician, who dealt
him out an cmetic, can't you give nore..'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

JOHN T. DAVIS Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of II. Grif-
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

FERRY 8- SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich. '' .Hrf
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

r. j. COLLINS, Physician and Surgeon, Mill
Point, Ottawa Co., Mich Rooms at l.. M. S.
Smiths Drug Store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

M B. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office first door
west of III. Griffin's store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

BRING OUT YOUR DEAD.-How the blood
has run cold in reading of the yellow fever
which many years since visited Philadelphia.
All through the deserted streets the stiffness
of the grave was only interrupted by the
hoarse cry of drivers of the burial CARTS
" Bring out your Dead p" Bring out your
Dead |" Similar to that is the now stricken
Norfolk. Manchester American.
A correspondent of the Baltimore Ameri-
can says: A common spectacle in the streets
is a cart laden with coffins, which are depos-
tied at some convenient street corner, and re-
moved thence by the undertakers as occasion
demands. Three or four of these coffins often
stand together. The dead are Immediately
taken out of the houses and placed upon the
sidewalks; strip of parchment inscribed
with the name, age and date of the decease
of the victim, being nailed upon the lid of
each coffin. A duplicate of this parchment
record is preserved. The bodies of the dead
are conveyed away by carts which traverse
the streets at stated intervals.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

The ToPER's SoLILOQUY.-To drink, or
not to drink, that is the question, whether 'tis
nobler in the mind to suffer the stings and
arrows of outrageous thirst, or take up arms
against the Carson League, and by bcsotting
frighten them? TO get drunk-to sleep it
off no more. TO get drunk without head
ache, and to walk straight when drunk-tis
a constimmation most devoutly to be wished
To get drunk-to sleep in the street; to
sleep! perchance to get took up'-ay, there
is the rub, for in that drunken sleep what NJ
p. may come when we are totally oblivious,
must give us pause. There's the respect that
made me sober for the first time in my life
for who who would bear sobriety for so long
a time-the trembling hand, the parched
tongue, the pangs of thirst--the insolence of
little boys, to which the topper is exposed
when his grog is shut of, when he might his
quietus make with a glass or two of GIN
Who would bear to grunt and sweat in this
hot weather, but that the dread of Bridewell,
that undiscovered country from whose bourne
no convicted drunkard returns within ten
days-pnzzles the will and makes us rather
bear the ills we have than fly to others that
we know not of. Thus the Maine Law doth
make sober men of us all; and thus the rud-
dy hue of brandy is sickled ore with the pale
cast of water; and thus great rivers of gin
and old West India from this mouth their
currents turn away and lose the name of
drink.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

A. W. SQUIER, Physician and Surgeon, Steels'
Landing Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17
New Wholesale and Retail Bookstore,
Rnthbun Buildings, Monroe ST., Grand Rapids

ALL articles in the Book and Stationery line,
Paper Hangings ETC., supplied on the most reason
able terms.
ll6i 1y Peg" j. TERHUNE, Jr.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

,CROSVENOR REED, Attorney and Counsel
lor at Law. All business intrusted to me will be
promptly and satisfactorily attended to. Resi-
dence, Charleston Landing, Ottawa Co. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

FAsHIoN.-The revival of the fashion OF
the long-skirted male garments, which date,
we believe, with the first French revolution
and which are not inappropriately termed
I" Shanghai" excited the jealousy OF
the ladies of Philadelphia, who are deter
mined not to be eclipsed by the other sex.
Several Philadelphia ladies have recently
made their appearance in the public prone
nades, arrayed in the anterior fashion of hoops,
and with all the swelling dignity of that inn
posing addition to the female figure.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17
A DOLLARS WORTH.
BY o. w. HOLMES.

At a recent Ladies' Fair at Pittsfed the follow
ing characteristic lines written by Oliver Wendell
Holmes, were drawn as prize in the Z" Post Office,
costing the lucky individual just one dollar:
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

4. B. BID WE'LL g. SON, Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids, Mich C. b. Albee agent
for Grand Haven and vicinity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

r. w. DUNCAN, Attorney at Law, and Solicit
or in Chancery also agent for obtaining Boun-
'ty Lands, and collecting claims against the Uni
ted States, in connection with General Agency
at Washington. Office third door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

G. DAVIS & CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce-
res Provisions Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, &c. Muskegon, Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

ROBERT IT. JYILBER Notary Public, Coun-
ty Clerks Office, Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

Great men never swell. 1t is only your
three cent individuals who are salaried at the
rate of two hundred year, and dine on po-
tatoes and dried herring, who put on airs and
flashy waistcoats, swell, puff, blow and en-
deavor to give themselves a consequential APP
pearance. No discriminating person need
mistake the spurious for the genuine article
The difference between the two is as great
as that between barrel Of vinegar and bot
tie of pure Juice of the crane
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

FOSTER &. PARRY, Wholesale and Retail
Dealers i'm Hard and Hoow-Ware, Iron, and
Manufacturers of Tin and Sheet-Iron Ware, foot
Of Monroe street. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

WILLIAM IA THA WA Y, Jr, Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p. 0. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co.. Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

WASHINGTON HOUSE, By Henry Penney
er. The proprietor has the past spring newly
feels confident visitors will find the House to
compare favorably with the best in the State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

A clergyman came into Detroit from the
North, and on coming out from tea, found
his umbrella gone, and another similar one
in its place, which he took and walked up
towards Woodward avenue. He stood talk
ing in the street, with his umbrella spread,
with one Of his neighbors, whom he Glanced
to meet, who, looking at the umbrella, re-
marked, swell Parson, always took you to
be candid man, who, would be free to con-
fess fault, if one were committed; but l
think you are carrying that virtue to ex-
tremes," and he pointed to the lines dis
played in large white letters on the black UNI
brella.
Istole this umbrella from j. @. Kingsley.
The parson took a look at the clouds, and
concluding that the rain, was about over shut
up the umbragueous convenience, and start
ed on, with countenance disclosing more
chagrin than humility. Det. Advertiser.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES
as PUBLIsHEp EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING, BY
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

The little, and the short sayings Of wise
and excellent men are of great value, like
the dust Of gold, or the least sparks OF dia-
monds.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17
W- Business Cards, $500 per annum

Advertisements unaccompanied with written or
verbal directions, will be published until ordered
out, and charged for. When postponement is
added to an advertisement, the whole will be
charged the same for the first insertion.
nY- Letters relating to business, to receive at
tention, must be addressed to the publishers-post
paid.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

FERRY & WALLACE, Dealers in Fancy
Goods, Clothing. Boots and Shoes, Hardware
and Groceries. Water ST., Grand Haven. Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

MENRY GRIFFIN, Commission Merchant and
General Agent, Dealer in Salt, Flour, Dry and
Green Fruits Provisions, Family Groceries
Drugs, Medicines Perfumery &C., &c, at his old
stand opposite the Washington House, Grand
Haven, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

A gentlemen on a visit to Washington,
one day very coolly opened the door of the
Senate Chamber and was about TO pass in
when the door-keeper asked, "Are you a
privileged memberw "What do You mean
by that" asked the stranger. The reply
was, "a Governor, an ex-Member of Congress,
or foreign Minister" The stranger replied
that he was a minister. "From what court
or country, if you please ?" asked the official.
Very gravely pointing up" From Heaven,
sir" 10 this the door-keeper waggishly re-
marked-"This government at present holds
no intercourse with that foreign power"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co.
and Justice of the Peace.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S5j

TIMOTHY FLETCHER, County Clerk and
Register of Deeds, for Ottawa County. Grand
Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

DoRTABLE HAYPREssEs vertical and Hor
Il iEontal) for sale ct
-ai SIS C's. AgJ Warehouse
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-10-17

HtoRN SHELTERS, Various Kinds, at
" S.&C's. Ag'l. Warehouse
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-07-04
An yntertsting Story,
THE ORPHAN.
CHAPTER I.
BY ROSE ELWooD.

We will conduct the reader into lofty
and spacious apartment, the elegance Of
which betrayed at once the abode of
wealth and taste. Three sides of the
room were lined with elegantly bound
volumes, among which might be found
the works of the most gifted writer's, of
both poetry and prose. The single re-
naming side was occupied by fireplace,
and the doors that led out of the room.
The fireplace, instead Of dfes, for it was
summary was now filled with exquisitely
tinted and deliciously fragrant flowers,
which breathed forth a soft perfume that
pervades the whole apartment.
Over the marble mantle hung two por
traits, set in richly .eweled frames, one of
baby, young and .wondrously beautiful !;
her eyes of deep soft blue, were shaded
by long, dark lashes, which would fam
have hid the wells of affection and tender
ness that sparkled beneath them. Her
pure forehead was surmounted by the
golden hair, that fell in heavy ringlets
upon her fair neck and bosom, like sun
Beam playing upon a snow-drift, and round
her small and exquisitely carved mouth
played smile, surrounded with dimples,
which gave the index Of a playful and
laughter-loving spirit
The other portrait was of a gentleman
who was also young and handsome, his
finely chiselled lips expressive of uncon-
querable pride. His eyes were black as
night, and around his massive brow and
finely formed head the jetty curls cluster
cred in thick profusion
Round the apartment were scattered
several rich carved chairs and sofas, and
in the centre was table on which Law an
open letter, traced in fair and delicate
feminine hand. Beside the table sat a
gentleman, who should be Immediately
recognized as the original of the image
over the mantle, although he must have
been at least twenty years older than
when the portrait was painted, and his
ietty locks were already sprinkled with
grey. He was deeply buried in thought,
but at length he started up and exclaim-
ed -
"No! will not allow the memory of
her to disgrace me +; were she to kneel at
nv feet and ask forgiveness, would spurn
her from me, will no longer own her as
a daughter, for she is unworthy of my
love and remembrance"
Howard Percy belonged to a family
who prided themselves upon their ancient
and aristocratic ancestry. Howard him
self possessed all this pride, and he would
have considered it disgrace to his name
if he or any Of his family should allay
themselves with people of less pretensions.
He married young and beautiful heir
esq; but when their only daughter was
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-07-04
Rat-Proof Granary:;

A late paper gives the, following mode
of rendering granaries rat-proof, proved
by successful trial for ten years, and
founded ON, the fact that tar is particular
ly offensive to, these little scoundrels.-
The studs Of the outside wAlls Of the
granary are I" set in" so that cat may
pass round between these walls and the
outside boarding of the barn. The lining
to the floor is first laid then the first
siding board f6und, the bqtt4tH then, for
the floor is finished, and af-
forwards the siding or walls completed.
Tar is placed along the edge of every
board as it is fastened to its place, and q
copious application of tar given at the
where rats are most apt to do
their .tEnnslipgs ,, Let the, door,sill bs
made of hard wood scantling, and tie:
door be always kept shut, and rats Wilt
never see the inside.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-07-04

1 Bfickmaker to At, the Carpenter to 4e
the Furnace Man to AZ, the Mason to AZ
the Stone Cutter to A, the Tanner to 40
the Tinsmith to Al, the Weaver to A. tn,
Drover to 40. the Cook to as, the I'M
Keeper to 46, the Laborer to A, the Do
mestic Servant (female) to 43. The Tailor
lives to 43, and the Tailoress to Al.
Why should the barber live till so, il
not to show the virtue there is in person
al neatness and soap and water?
Those who average over half a century
among mechanics are those who keep their
muscles and lungs in healthy and moder-
ate exercise, and are not troubled with
weighty cares. The Blacksmith hammers
till 81, the Cooper till SO, the Builder till
50, the Shipwright till Sc, and the Wheel
right till SO. The miller lives to be viii
tened with age as we'll as -four, till 61.-
The Rope Maker lengthens the threads of
life to "a. Merchants average So.
Professional men live longer than is
generally supposed. Litigation kills eli
ents sometimes, but seldom Lawyers, for
they average IS.
Physicians prove their usefulness by
prolonging their own lives to the same pc
Rod.
Clergymen, who, it is to be presumed,
enjoy a greater mental serenity than 9th
ers, last till Sc.
Seafaring life and its adjuncts seem, in
stead of dangerous, to be actually condu-
Give to longevity. We have already seen
that the Shipwright lives till So. The
Sailor averages 43, the Caulker ga, the
Sailmaker 50, the Stevedore 81, the Fer
ryman IS, and the Pilot "a.
A dispensation of Providence that
Maine Law men may consider incompre-
hensible is, that Brewers and Distillers
live to the ripe age Of "a.
Last and longest lived come Paupers,
81, and Gentlemen" So. The only two
classes that do nothing for themselves,
and live on their neighbors, outlast all the
rest. Why should they wear out, when
they are always idle?