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The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

abound I'm numbcrs) being used for the
gatherings. The Methodist and Con-
grcgational denominations are the
leading ones.
An Agricultural Society was formed
about year ago, and the first Fair
held, Oct. 9th and 9th, 1876, and proved
n success. The Society cOntcmplates
purchasing and fitting up suitable
grounds the coming season.
= The leading towns of the county arc
situated along the f. & J.. NJ. Railway.
They arc all ms yet In their infancy.
Baldwin. the County Seat, comprises
between fifty and sixty buildings of all
sorts. Among these are two fine large
hotels, thirteen store buildings, eight
of which are occupied by different
kinds Of business, u handsome depot,
blacksmith and wagon shop, school
house. Ii has an express Office, post
office, money order office, and tele-
graph Office. The two other leading
towns are Nirvana and Chase.
The natural resources of Lake cOun-
ty are ample to place her among the
most prosperous, when full develop
ment arrives. What we need il men
of muscle, men of brains and good NOR
al characters to come I'm and labor. TO
the right men the hand OF welcome IL
ever extended; and If they come and
go at work earnestly, we firmly believe
that prosperity and plenty will attend
them I'm the future.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

ONE of our citizens took occasion
one day this week, while We were
ut his place of business for the pur-
pose of transacting business with
him, to give us a decided personal
lecture in regard to township af-
fairs. His talk has prompted us to
say this: We will have it distinct
ly understood that we have no per-
sonal motive to serve in this mat
ter; nor axe to grind. We have
no desire to injurc the character of
auy, even if We could. We desire
simply to state the truth, for the
public good; and when VIC fail to
make truthful statement, prompt
and ample reparation will be made.
While We remain in this COM
munity it is our determination to
labor for the greatest good to the
greatest number. We labor for a
change in the administration of
township affairs because we think
it would be for the best good of the
people, and not because of any de-
sire to injurc any one. The result
is in the hands of the people, and
we have no wish to take the right
of deciding from them. If they
carefully consider the proper course
to pursue, putting aside all passion
and wrong feeling, We have no fear
of an improper result of the cleo
ton. In any event, the affair is
purely their own.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
GERMAN MILLET
AGENTS WANTED!

/ have n small amount of Ger
man MHet Seed, just imported last
year to this country. 1t is decid-
cdly the best IWiUct ever raised in
America. 1t grows heavier, thick
err, longer stalks and longer heads,
and makes a heavier yield than Ell
thcr the common German, or the
Missouri Millet. 1t pays better
than any other crop raised on a
farm-it exceeds any other hay;
besides it is more profitable than
any other. Agents are wanted in
every county, to canvass among
the farmers and grangers. A lib
cral rcducsion will be given to clubs.
Send for terms giving full history
oft; the manner Of planting, cul-
tivating and harvesting. Sample
packages with terms, S1.OO-a half
package 80 cents. BE sure and
write to me: | will, with every or
der send my seed catalogue. Mon
cy sent by Registered Letter or
Money Order ut my risk. Address,
W. s. TIrTON. Scotsman,
Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tenn.
IL
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
YOu Have no Excuse.

Have you any excuse for suffering
with Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint?
Is there any reason why you should go
on from day to day complaining with
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Habit
ual COstivcnesS, palpitation Of the
Heart. HEARTBURN, Water-brash,
Gpawing and burning pains at the pit
of tho Stomach, Yellow Skin, Coated
Tongue and disngrceablc taste in the
mouth, Coming up of food after eating,
Low spirits, &c. No! 1t Is positively
your own fault If you do. Go to your
Druggist, A. NJ. Burnam, and get a
Bottle of GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER for
IS cents, your cure Is certain, but II you
doubt this, get Sample Bottle for 10
cents and try 1t. Two doses will re-
lieve you.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

VIZ arc informed that the clique
caucus, held in Woods restaurant,
some time this week, honOred()
us with the nomination rs candi-
date for Drain Commissioner. We
accept, most ravcnously! What
our duties will be, if elected, We
are ut loss to determine; but per-
haps it will be as some have sug-
gcsted, "to drain the treasury"
If that be the case, it looks very
much as il we had been forestalled
in the performance Of our duties.
1t has also, been suggested that we
arc wanted to act in the capacity
Of furnishing reports of amounts
drained from the treasury. If the
people want them, we shall endca-
yor to do all we can, consistently, to
supply them. As sample, see the
figures elsewhere, under the head
of Facts and Figures. o, yes,
well "sarye" in that Office, to the
full extent Of our accountability
under the law. Come, "boys," get
up another caucus,C) and white
out another club for us.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
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Every step of our colonial history
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The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

For the information of our read
crs we quote the law relative to
impeachment. "The Governor shall
remove all Justices of the Peace
and township officers chosen by the
electors of any township, when, in
his opinion such officer is incompc-
tent to execute properly the duties
of his office; or when he is satisfied
that such officer has been guilty of
official misconduct, or of willful or
habitual neglect of duty, if in his
opinion such misconduct or neglect
shall be sufficient cause for such
removal" The prosecution must
be conducted by the Prosecuting
Attorney, before some Circuit Court
Commissioner or Judge of Probate,
for the same county.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
Notice.

There will be an adjourned meet
ing of the members of Lake County
Agricultural Society, in Baldwin,
on Tuesday, April 18th, 1876, when
it is hoped that some definite action
may be taken looking to the sccur-
ing and fitting up of a tract for a
Fair Ground. 1t is hoped and
urged that citizens of our county
generally will take interest in this
important enterprise, come out to
the meeting, and place their names
OH the roll of members.
G. X. RADCLIFFE,
Scc'y Of Association.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

In our local columns We give
space to communication from
Messrs. Ross and Chick, relative
to that road job. We arc pleased
to see a disposition to explain things.
Will the gentlemen now tell us how
many, if any, of those thirty-four
days were spent putting logs cut
from the road, into the river; and
also, by what process they received
pay OH highway orders, at a time
when the school districts were suf-
fering for want of funds due them
from the township!
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

The records further show that
the Superintendent Of Poor issued
orders to the total amount ofMirty-
seren dollars. When We take into
consideration the fact that other
townships in this vicinity arc pay
ing from 5000 to $500 a year to
township officers land some Of
those townships have two or three
times the area of Pleasant Plains),
we see the vast difference of from
one to two hundred per cent.
The records further show that
through errors in the assessment
rolls, during the past two years, a
shortage of$349.79 has been caused;
also, that during the past three
years the aggregate reached through
rejected taxes rejected, because
illegally assesseD, Office charges,
penalties, &C., on the same is
S695.42. This makes the large sum
of one thousand and .forty.fre dollars
and hcenty-ome cents, which, as we
understand the law, is taken from
the people. In other words-the
amounts above named must be
spread upon the rolls, and crery
taxpayer pay a certain proportion,
IN addition to his regular tao. 1t is
most probable that this trouble of
rejected tax and errors in rolls
comes through bad management
and not by reason of any malicious
intent.
In addition to the above, there
is pretty good evidence of consid-
cradle work in the past, such as
converting highway orders into
contingent orders, and other" crook-
cdness," ofminor Importance. We
shall undoubtedly speak of them
in the future, should we believe that
occasion occurs and public interests
demand it.
In conclusion, VIC ask the citizens
of Pleasant Plains township to con-
slider we'll the character of the men
whom they elect township officers,
next Monday. The responsibility
rests with you, and will continue to
remain on your shoulders for all
time to come. If the present Off
GERS continue in power, and the
present state of affairs continue to
exist, no ono will be to blame but
the people.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
The First Gun.

Last week, we inadvertently omit
ted to mention the fact that the
recent election in New Hampshire
resulted in a decided victory for
the Republicans, they elccting State
officials and a majority in both
branches of the Legislature. Keep
the ball rolling in the same direc-
ton, but look well to the character
of the men to be chosen.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

WILL the Democratic-People's
candidate for Supervisor, if elected,
(as now seems surrey resign in favor
of some one else! It's perhaps
mere idle rumor which says so; but
take it for what it is worth.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

VIZ hear rumors of an exceed
ingly amusing case of a Justice in
this township who recently made
out bill for his services, the con-
cluding item Of which was-"Bal-
ance due Pleasant Plains tOwnship,
thirteen dollars.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
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The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
INTRODUCTION.

We are constantly in receipt of
letters from parties in various por-
tions of our country, asking for in
formation in regard to Lake county,
in order that they may be enabled
to decide as to whether they will
come and make their home with us,
or not. With view of having an
answer ready for them at all times
VIC have prepared the following,
and intend to let it remain in the
STAR for some time to cOme-a
gratuitous publication for the gen
cral good. First, as regards the
soil Ofour county, VIC have a fine
variety, consisting of rich bottom
lands and the lighter, yet far from
worthless sandy soil ofvast "plains."
In the hard wood region we have
rs fertile clay and gravel soils as
can be found anywhere. The prices
of unimprovcd lands range from
Six to Fifteen Dollars per acre,
according to quality and situation.
There arc now no government
lands very near the railroad (thc
Flint & Pcrc Marquette, which
runs from east to west, near the
north line of the southern tier of
townships) that are unoccupied;
still, wild lands are so cheap that
demonstrating" is scarcely an object.
Tho
CLIMATE.
is one Of the drycst, purcst and health
lest to he found in the world. Al
though Astounding in lakes and streams,
yet the pure fresh character Of
TIE WATER
is such ~ to render miasma q thing al
most unhcard of. The water of the
Pcrc Marquette river and its branches
cannot he exccllcd for purity, and is
the home of thousands of the Michigan
trout, or grayling, n fish to delight the
hand and palate ofanyonc. The lakes
contain countless pickcrel, bass, perch,
&C., and OH the 18th January, 1876,
$4,000 young California salmon were
placed I'm the waters Of Star Lake, near
Baldwin. For
TIMBER,
Lake county possesses an excellent va
ricty. Besides thousands of acres OF
valuable pine, there are many thou
sands of acres of maple, beech, oak,
elm, ash, Eastwood, cedar, &c. The
"plains" are mostly covered wit a sort
Of dwarf pine or halsam, commonly
called "jack-pinc," growing to the
height Of from twenty to fifty feet, and
useful in fencing and for iircwood. The
only
MANUFACTURERS
of note which Is carried on at present
IL comprised I'm the lumber, lath and
shinglc business. There arc now clev-
en- mills for the production of the above
named articles I'm the county. A good
grist mill Is much needed, and will
doubtless he erected before the close OF
the coming season.
PRODUCTS.
As yet, our settlers have not turned
their attention 80 much to- farming as
to- numbering. Lake county promises
to become an excellent grain-raising
country, and finer wheat than has been
already produced here cannot he found
anywhere. The finest potatoes can I've
raised and root crops and vines gcncr-
ally do well.
THE SOCIETY
afforded I'm Lake county, we hold to he
fully up to the average Of newly set
tied regions. The settlers are for the
greater part, removed from the East
ern States to this comparative wilder
ness, and are generally possessed of I'M
telligence and good morals. At pres
ent there IL no church within the coun-
ty; but there is no lack of religious SER
vices in all the principle towns, the
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

THE Record says that according
to the adjustment of the Ward cs-
tate, Mrs. G. l.. Ward becomes pos
SCISSOR of the Ludington property,
which will be conducted in her name,
hereafter.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

We are told that the so-callcd
caucus held in Woods place, gave
in verdict for VIM. Wood, Super
visor; C. NJ. G. Ross, Clerk; judi
son North, Treasurer; 6. Broeflle,
Commissioner of Highways; +. L..
Allen, Sup't of Schools, &c.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

In the report ofthe Congression-
al committee on appropriations for
harbors We find the following:
Huntington, $4,000; Pcntwater,
10000; Manistec, $4,000; Frank
fort, 5000; Whitehall, 10000;
Muskcgon, $4,000; Grand Haven,
$4,000.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

An old soldier Of the late war,
named Warren Hopkins, and who
was reported on the books of the
Adjutant General as having died at
Andersonvillc, Ga, turn up allan
sing, better than forty dead men.
lie had been q member of the 9th
Michigan.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

Train No. 3 leaves Cincinnati daily except Astur-
day. All other trains run daily except sunday.
Nos. 2. =, 8 and all make Object connection at
Eor Wayne with fast express trains on the p. =.
timOrc. Washington. Philadelphia end New Ysrk.
Nos. and 5 make connection NJ Fert Wayne with
Exprcrs trains ON Toledo, Wabash and WsstsTn
Railroad. to aud from Quincy, 81. LOuis, ksssas
City. and all points In south West.
Nos, and mako direct connection Ut Kalamazoo
with Michigan Central u. X. to and from Chicago.
Nos and connect at Richmond with TtttsbUrH.
Cincinnati aud St. Louis Railroad for Indiana els,
Louisville. st. Louis and all points SOuth-wsst.
Nor. 2and 3 havo comfortable Day Coaches be-
tween Cincinnati and GRAND Rapids. Nos. 3 and
have Sleeping and Chair cars between Cincinsad
and Grand Rapids. No. . connects at Detroit 3
Milwaukee Junction for Detroit and oil points East.
j. II. PAGE.
Gen. +. l. Z. Ag't, Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

MARSH, having been granted am
nesty by the government, has re-
turned to Washington, and is Civ
ing further testimony before the
Congressional committee.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
Republican County Convention.

Notice is hereby given, that a
Republican County Convention will
be held in tho Court House in the
village of Baldwin, on
Thursday, he 2OM Day Of april,
1876, at 4 o'clock p. m. of that
day, for the purpose of appointing
two (2) delegates to attend the Re
publican State Convention to be
held in the city of Grand Rapids,
on the 10th day of May, 1876, for
the purpose of appointing Dele
gates to attend the Republican Ma
fional Convention, to be held in the
city of Cincinnati, Ohio, Oh the
14ih day of June next.
The several townships in the
county will be entitled to delegates
T.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
oMAal Paper of the County.

TO ADVERTISERS The STAR
is no.p ne Only Phpcr printed m
Lake county; circuidtes TO ers'y part
Of It's territory, rendering ao tcsi''-
a5ie advertising 0te,'iom.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

A MAN named V. II. McKeon'
was shot and instantly killed by a
negro, in bagnio at Detroit, on
the evening of March Odd. The
murderer has been captured.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

THE French Chamber of Depu-
ties now stands 354 Republicans,
1O5 Bonapartists, 46 Conservatives,
% Legitimists, and 8 Orlcanists.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

The Ward will case has been set
tied in such way that the result
is considered as most favorable to
the contestants.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

LET every qualified voter sec to
it that his name is registered Sat-
urday, April LIST.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

Will the spine votes control the
election this Spring? Wait and see!
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
OF
SPLENDID
MICHIGAN LANDS
FOR SALE.

The Grand Rapid. and Indiana RaiIrond having
been finished 10 Little Travcr,. Eay. terminus PEI
osky;so n'iasl ong,and itsenHre krnd grant earnsd
Special Bargains for 1874 and 1875!
To Individuals or Colonies! =!
In Farming Lands to actual settlers :!
Over one hundred and twenty thousand acre. have
been sol,l. The lands are WeN hDibrysd and make
the best Kind tTd,,'s when improved. Soiks strong
and II great producing power. Railroad run,
through the grant Michigan l. Of tho le0sf in.
debfcd and most prosperous States IN tho Union lie
schools are un"quallrd Its financial stand .nr. No
I. Nodinculty In transportation. Markets. good
Tcrm'. y down. balancoin i've annual payments
Interest per ccat.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

Hon. j. a. IIUBBELL has our
thanks for copy of the Congress
ional Record.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

this, and address. for FL III. DESCRIPTION
W. +. Il JOHN BARNES.
Box2.ON Rockford. WmnrhngO Co., I'LL.
Sll 80 AVERAGED PER DAY.
FuLros Mo-. December 18th. 1874.
MFssRs w. +. 4 JoHN BARNES. Rockford. ILL.,
Gcntcii.n: sawed no frcts for baustrade for por
tcC. and u brackets. IN first two days running.
Every one witnessing tn" runnngofihc has pr,,-
nonnccd II the most useful machine ever invented
have been working from tw clv- To sixteen men. and
have done all my shop work l-crnl sawing) on your
machine. running II daily since purchased II. and
have paid nothing rcpars except for saws. that
amount being comparatively small. Three weeks
since .rcha,"d some imported woods aud some
nice designs. and turned my attention TO fret work
have averaged per day, since that time, Sll5O.
know ~ no occupation as pleasant and profitable
for mechanic To spend his winter days Mt IN the
above. our machine runs 81 lightly and carily that
II wi mot tire the mast delicate man after n little
prac,ico In fact consider your machine indispcn--
able to- any carpenter, however small his business
IT, nv he can introduce the tlr machine 10 his scrap
pile. and make enough braC kcts IN one week TO pny
Tor hia machnc. consider my machine just as es-
sentia In my shop "a set Of bench planes.
Very truly.
M. FRED BELL.
Architect and Builder
gEAddress, for full information.
W.T.. 4 JOHN BALNES.
Box 2.nH. Rockford, Illinois.
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