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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13
inflammation Wantod

A City Hall official was about to de-
part for home and dinner the other dav,
when stranger entered and intro
duced himself as John Linden, and add
ed:
81 presume you are smart man, or
you wouldn't be holding this position.
l want to ask you question or two
You own horse?"
mo, sir"
Don't, eh? If you did own one, and
he had symptoms of poll-evil, what
would you do?"
Il can't tell, sir. am just going to
dinner"
''Yes, 1 know. but I've another ques-
ton or two. Was Cleopatra a married
woman?"
II don't know. sir"
Don't you? That's bad, for I've q
bet of three to one that YOU knew all
about it. Well, we'll let that pass. Do
you think that Shakespeare lived happily
with his wife, and is there any truth in
the rumor heard up on Michigan ay-
enue half an hour ago that he hated
catse"
What do know about these thingsp"
exclaimed the official. II am in hur-
ry, sir!''
$50 am I, but wait minute more.
Let's see! Oh, yes, wanted to ask you
if it would be of any use to try to revive
a person who had been drowned three
days?"
mo. sir!" shouted the official.
Wouldn't, eh! Sorry for that, for 1
have bet of ten to five that it would
ha q, IN 70 1ul,;1N T oel-
another question. Do you believe that
maternal instinct descends to fish
worms?"
Il believe you are crank, sir, and
-r'
"You do. eh? Then l win bet of
twenty to five, and will never cease to
be grateful: History tells us of the
youth"
Il am going homer
Certainly, and I'll walk up street
with you. History tells us of the youth
who fired the Ephesian dome"
Il don't care-I don't care cent,
sir!''
"Yes, but what was his name, and
was the dome insured? Did the fire de-
partment come out, and was the youth
arrested on charge of incendiarism? /
want your decision?'
go away-go off don't want
your shouted the official as he tried to
out-walk the other.
you know, don't you?'
mo, sir-no. sir go way from mer'
"You don't? Then l lose double-bar-
relied shotgun on a bet that you did
One more question"
The official rushed for car and en-
tered it, but the man walked along be-
side it and looked through the window
and said:
What is meant by the term 'spon-
taneous outburst?' | have frequently
seen it in print, and thought I'd ask
you to explain"
A silver half-dollar changed hands in
the car, and broad-shouldered laborer
jumped out and spit on his hands and
ran the information-seeker into a hard
ware store, where he had no sooner re-
covered his breath than he said TO the
clerk who came forward:
1--we always thought if l ever got
time to call in here I'd ask you if it
was true that Henry VIII. invented Sar-
atoga fried potatoes?''- Detroit Free
Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13
Some Of the Oivil-Servioe Questions.
Addition, multiplication and division
Prnhlem involving 1nulfinlicatinn ad

Addition, multiplication and division.
Problem involving multiplication, ad-
dition, and division of decimals.
One-fifth of Il barrel of -four contain
ing 1929 pounds was lost, / was given
away, ! of remainder sold for $3.50.
What did 1t bring per poundp
Clerk in office has his salary raised 20
per cent, but in a short time is raised
80 per cent, which fixes his salary at
$648. What was the original salary?
A man holding Il note of $3.50 has it
cashed for $500. What rate per cent.
discount did he pay?
Reduce f808 It's. I'd to United States
currency, pound sterling being 81. 1865.
Dictation of section II from civil ser
vice act, rules and regulations, to write
and punctuate.
Copying section 5 of same.
Name two sentences of not less than
ten words, the first to contain transi-
tive, the other an intransitive verb.
Write letter to governor of your state,
informing him of your education and
about the town in which you reside.
Name fifteen states and fifteen cities
of the United States.
Name fifteen principal rivers and the
cities ON each.
Name three principal ranges of
mountains and principal states and ter
ritories on which they lie.
Name six principal American gene
rails in revolutionary war and as many
popular statesmen at that time.
What presidents have been generals
in time of war and in what wars were
they engaged?
What does confederation mean and
what states constituted itP
When was the constitution of the
United States signed?
Name particulars of territory added
to the United States since the revolu-
tionary war.
By whom are representatives electedp
Also, senatorsp
!nwhat manner are the supreme court
judges chosenp
A man purchases 1925 goods, giving
his note on Dec. 29, 18S2-interest7 per
cent.-payable in fifteen days; paid the
same on second day of grace. What
amount did he pay and on what dayp
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13
How to Drive Flies Out of Room,


Observations made by NJ Rafford, a
member of the Society d Horticulture at
Limoges, show that castor oil plant
having been placed in room infested
with flies, they disappeared as by en-
chantment. Wishing to find the cause,
he soon found under the castor oil plant
a number of dead flies, and large num-
ber of bodies had remained clinging to
the under surface of the leaves. 1t
would therefore appear that the leaves
of the castor oil plant give out an es-
sential oil, or some toxic principle which
possesses very strong insecticide quail
ties. Castor oil plants are in France
very much used as ornamental plants
in rooms, as they resist very well vari-
ations of atmosphere and temperature.
AS the castor oil plant is very much
grown and cultivated in all gardens,
the Journal dAgricuEture points out
that it would be worth while to try
decorations of the leaves to destroy
the green flies and other insects which
in summer are so destructive to plants
and fruit trees. Anyhow M. Rafford'
observations merit that trial should be
made of the properties of the castor oil
plant both for the destruction of flies
in dwellings and of other troublesome
insects. Medical Journal.
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G. w. BOYDSTON.
MANAGER.



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of tile ortag CounyH Hedge
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CHARLEsTowN Oct $780,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13
A New Hand.

"Mr. Smith," said a Boston grocer
the other day to an old farmer who had
long been a customer of his, 81 have
received several complaints in regard
to that last butter l bought of YOU"
"Nor'
Indeed it tasted very queerly to me.
What could have allied it?''
''Wall. now, we had a new hired gal
that week and it might be possible that
she didn't git the proportions right"
''Proportions?"
THAT is, she got in too much grated
carrot; but you kin tell your customers
that carrots are perfectly healthy and
awful good for the liver. We allus Sc
lect the best and wash EN- through two
waters. ~ Val Street Ne.US.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13

II. H. relates the following In the
August Century,, of the remnant of the
Mission Indians of San Pasqual, in Cal
ifornia: During the afternoon, the
Indians were continually coming and
going at the shop connected with the
inn where we had stopped, some four
miles from the valley. The keeper of
the shop and inn said he always trusted
them. They were good pay Give
them their time and they'll always paw,
and if they die their relations will pay
the last cent Some of them he would
trust any time as high as twenty dol
lars"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13
Proposed Amendment to the
Constitution of Ohio.
Section Eighteen of Schedule.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 50.
JOINT RESOLUTION

JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing Amendments to the Constitution.
Be it ResolUed by tie General assembly of the
State Of OASO, That, at the general election to
be held ON the second Tuesday of October. 1888.
approval or rejection two propositions to amend
the constitution of the state. as follows:
FIRST PROPOSITION.
tisn eighteen of the schedule shall be repealed,
and there shall be substituted for it the follow
ing;
traffic in intoxicating liquors SO as to provide
against evils resulting therefrom; and its
power to levy taxes or assessments thereon is
not limited by any provision of this constitu-
tion."
SECOND PROPOSITION.
"The additional section" in and with Sec
tion eighteen of the schedule shall be repealed
and thare shall be substituted for it the follow
ing;
liquors to be used as beverage are
forever prohibited; and the general assembly
shall provide by law for the enforcement of
this provision
The electors voting in favor OF the said first
proposition shall have on their ballots the
words, " Regulation and taxation Of the LIQUOR
and those voting in favor OF the
said second proposition shalt have on their
ballots the words, " Prohibition of intoxicating
iquors-Yes "
tfeither of the said two propositi ons be thus
approved by majority of the electors voting
IN proposed shall constitute separate section |
If article fifteen of the constitution.
o. HODGE,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
r. G. RICHARDS,
President of the Senate.
Adontad AeriI A. 1RS3
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13
A Polish for Fina narued Wnrk

Haif-pint linseed oil, half-pint of old
ale the white of an egg, OF. spirits of
WINE, 1 OF. spirits of salts; we'll shake
before using. A little to be applied to
the face OF soft linen pad, and lightly
rubbed for minute or two over the
article to be restored, which must after
ward be polished off with an old silk
handkerchief. This will keep any length
OF time II well corked. This polish is
useful for delicate cabinet work; it is
work 1''on"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13

They kiss and stand ON the doorsteps
twenty minutes in the rain. Sarah
it's so good to see you; how have you
been?" 30, ever so nice; have gained
twelve pounds in seven weeks" o"And
how is your husbandp" 80, hos ali
right out every day; the very picture
Of malaria. "--HarIor& Journal,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13

oome men are so anxious to de,iver
nosn rneir Il. .lmpromptu remarks at public din
ners that they commence talking hafn-.,
the eating begins. 1t is a mistsls
taole speech should not be made vrti1
Inc hearers are in a condition to tbinL
said is both witty and wise wise
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13

UNITED STATES oE AMERICA, OHIO,
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE,
I,JAMEs W. NEWMAN. Secretary of State Of
the State of Ohio, do hereby certify, that the
foregoing is a true copy of a Joint Resolution
adopted by the General Assembly of the State
OF Ohio, on the 4th day of April. A. d. 1888. as
taken from the original rolls filed in this Office.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. l have hereGnto
subscribed my name, and affixed the great seal
OF the State of Ohio, at Columbus. the 4th day
Of April. A. D. 1883.
JAMES W. NEWMAN,
EsxAs,l Saqrssgty n Ssats,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13
Ague Cure

Is purely vegetable bitter and power
full tonic, and is warranted a speedy and
certain cure for Fever and Ague, Chiils
and Fever, intermittent or Chill Fe-
Yer. Remittent Fever, Dumb Ague,
Periodical OF Bilious Fever, and all
malarial disorders. In miasmatic dis
tricts. the rapid pulse, coated tongue, thirst,
@aSSltude, loss OF appetite, pain in the back
$sd loins, and GOODNESS of the spine and
Gxtremities, are only premonitions of
severer symptoms, which terminate i'll the
ague paroxysm, succeeded by high fever
and profuse perSpiratlon
1t Is startling fact, that quinine, arse
mic and other poisonous minerals, form the
basis of most of the Fever and Ague
Is ,Ddast "$rups n and
tions made from these mineral roisons,
although they are palatable, and may
break the chill, do not cure, but leave tho
malarial and their own drug poison in
the system, producing quinism, dizziness,
ringing in the ears, headache, vertigo, and
other disorders more formidable than the
disease they were intended to cure.
AYERS AGUE CURE thoroughly eradicates
these noXious poisons from the system,
and always cures the severest cases. It
contains no quinine, mineral, or any thing
that could injure the most delicate pa
tient and its crOwning excellence, above
its certainty to cure, is that it leaves the
system as free from disease as before the
attack.
For Liver Complaints, AYERS AGUE
CURE, by direct action on the liver and
hillary apparatus, drives out the poisons
which produce these complaints, and stinl-
ulates the system to vigorous, healthy
condition.
We warrant it when taken according to
directions.
Prepared by DR.. J. c. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
Lowell, Mass.
6oLD By ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13
TRAINS WESTWARD.

Trains no. .. 4, 5 and II run daily.
Palace Sleepfn & Coaches on trains No. 8. 4, 5
and - between Cincinnatiand NewYork daily.
Sleeping Coach on No. l and between Chi
cago and Hornellsville. via Marion and Chicago
& Atlantic Ry. Parlor cars between Hornells-
willie and New York.
Sleeping Coaches on No, and between New
York and st. Louis without change.
Hotel Coach on trains No. 3 and II between
Chicago and New York daily via Mansfield, and
Pullman Sleeping Coaches between Chicago
and New York via M MariOn and e. Il A Ry-
Connections at Mansfield with Pittsburg,
Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad and at Marion
with Chicago & Atlantic e. r.. for Chicago
and all points In theNorth- west. Connections
at Leavittsburg for Youngstown and Pittsburg
at Mcadville, for Oil City; at Cory for Titus
vile; at jamestown for Buffalo and Niagara
Falls; at Salamanca for Bradford and Koch
ester and at Binghamton for Albany and Bos-
ton.
Close connections at Cincinnati with trains
for the South and West.
No" "stop-over'' allowed upon local tickets.
A. f, CLARK,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
CLEVELAND, o.
j. M FERRIS,
General Superintendent.
CLEVELAND. o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13

SNYDER
E.
FREEMAN.
No. z Marvin Block.
May Z, go
LARGE STOCK
SPRING SUMMER
GOODS!
We call particular attention
to our immense stock of
Dress Goods 8 Trimmings
Comprising a fine line of For
eign and American Styles.
We have in stock the most popular
Brands of
COLORED SILKSI
Which we can GUARANTEE to our
customers.
Also, a nice line CASHMERE FOULE
ILLUMINATED MIXTURE,
NUNS VEILINGS in all new shades.
ALL WOOL BUNTINGS in Plain
Msttlesee and Lace Stripe.
ALL WOOL BLACK and COLOR'D
CASHMERE, at very low prices.
Black and Colored SILK VEI.VETS
and VELVETEENS.
GUIPURE and SPANISH SILK
LACES.
BLACK AND COLORED SILK
PRINCES.
PLAIN BROCADED MORE AN
TIQUE STRIPE SATIN.
PASSA AND BEADED
ORNAMENTS.
TWILLED and BROCADED SILK
PARASOLS.
LADIES' SACKING in all the New
Shades.
BIG STOCK OF NOTIONS!
HOSIERY for Ladies', Gents and
Children.
KID, SILK and LISLE THREAD
GLOVES.
BLACK and COLORED SILK MITS
Hamburg Edgings and Imsertings.
Plain and Dotted S,ctsses.
Lace Curtains, dc.
Table Linen and Red DdmdskS,
Linen Napkins and 1'o,oels.
Floor and Table OIL Cloths.
OIL Shades, Windo,O Firtures, Curtain
Fringes, tec.
Ladies' and Gents Summer Under
t1eGT.
Large stock Of Ginghanas, Prints,
Sheetings, Ticks, Dentms, dc.
LADIES' and Children's Shoes, Mems
Fine Boots and Shoes.
We keep constantly on hand a choice
stock Of GROCERIES.
BEWe cordially invite the public
to give us call, as we feel confident
we can SELL GOODS AS LOW AS
ANY HOUSE IN THIS COUNTY.
SN NYDER & FREEMAN.
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NOTICE,--The undersigned has been duly
~ appointed and qualified as Administrative
OF the estate of Miletus S, Clark, deceased. late
of Ravepna Township, Portage County, Ohio,
CORNELIA M, CLARK;
2syepRa, J9ly aoth, Isaa, 7ls
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13

Positively Cures Night Losse, Spermatorrhea,
Impotency Nervous Debility, and for all weak
nesses OF the Generative Organs an Unfailing
and Positive Cure. Tones up the debilitated
system, arrests all Involuntary discharges s. re-
moves mental gloom and despondency, and re-
stores won erful power TO the weakened or
Sans k6e With each order for TWELVE
packages, accompanied with five dollars. we
will send our GUARAkTEE to refund the money
If the treatment does not effect a cure 1t is the
Cheapest and Best Medicine in the market
Full particulars in Pamphlet. which we send
free to any address. Sold by all Druggists
Ono package. 80 cts; Six for $3.50 or sent by
mai on receipt OF price, by addressing the
MAGNETIC MEDICINE CO, DETROIT,
MICHIGAN.
Guarantees issued in Ravenna by II. WAITER
MAN. rally
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-09-13

All orders promptly filed. Prices as low as the
lowest, and satisfaction guaranteed. All those
wanting anything in my line will find 1t to
their interest to call and see me before pur-
chasing.
III. l.. OSBORN, Prop'r.
FRANK OSBORN. Agent.
March 25. 1879.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-11-15
CORRESPONDENTS.
Fargo chickering's.

FLA. Hill has erected a new barn
on his lot,
ID. Mulligan's saloon is in fall
blast.
III. Burger and VIM Peasley will
have a shooting match the 22nd
and a grand dance at night. Music
by Jackson's band, Dance 10 be
held at new hall.
The X. O. J.. are doing well
They are growing in numbers every
night. They will have a debate
Saturday night.
The Union ). S. Of Fargo closed
last Sabbath with good showing.
There was $40 collected by penny
collections and donations. The
same was expended for papers and
cards. The school recited about 700
verses in alphabetical order. Aver
age of school for summer go scholars
Elder Wright delivered a short SER
mon to the children and then the
school closed until the FIRST Sunday
in May, 1884.
w. Shiel and family returned
home last night after visiting one
week in Tuscola Go.
q. p. Farr is having 1000 cords
of stove wood cut this winter.
A. w. Campfeld Is shipping q
large amount of hay to Saginaw
from Fairs station.
Another boom in Fargo. Mr..
Lower has made a bargain for the
Grist mill ana intends putting in a
saw, Single and lath mill. This is
the best point in st Clair county for
q grist mill. Mr.. Lowers boys went
to Tennessee to sec the place and
they did not think any more of the
paradise than did +. "A. Hill so they
came back to old Michigan content
ed, and Mr.. Lower has given up the
idea of going there. MoDoc.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-11-15
THE. FATE OF a BRIDE.

FLEsHERToN, Ont. Nov. 2.-Ro-
sauna Leopard was living with her
near Eugenia, about two miles from
this place, four year ago. when she ran
away from home. She was then 20
years Of age. Nothing more was seen
of her till two years later. when she
returned with one John s,togers, who
represented himself 10 be her husband.
This marriage her people supposed
was bogus one, for they had not liv-
eel there many months when they lett
the place together, and in few months
she returned alOre.
MARRIED \ SECOND TIME.
Rosanna remained with her father,
James Leopard. till May last, when
she went to Cook Teats home near
Eugenia, where she remained month.
She then returned to her home. and
Cook reats acquainted her father Of
their desire to be married. Before the
matrimonial arrangements were com
pleted, however, it was agreed that the
girls life should be insured for the
benefit of tho intended bridegroom.
Some time after this Cook Teats and
Rosanna went to Meafold where she
was examined by a doctor, and policies
for as. 900 endowment in q Toronto
mutual concern were given TO the par
ties by Mr.. Purdy, OF Eugenia. The
girl soon after accompanied Teats to
Toronto, where he says they were
married by Rev. Mr.. Macdoanell. The
coupIe then went to Fremont. Mich.
to visit Teats' brother, and after re-
naming there some tire retuined to
Fleshsrr...Sg on the 23rd October last
She went to live with her father again
and he went to live with his brother.
Now comes the strange part Of the
story. She appeared to be in good
health up TO Monday last, when she
was seized with vomiting, a pain in
the stomach, and other symptoms o!
poisoning. Cook Teats came to see
her on Monday evening and took tea
with his wife and mother. She walk
ed a part of the way home with him in
the evening. She then went to bed,
and during the night her mother was
awakened by "a loud yell. as she eX-
presse ed it, and hurrying to her daught-
or, found her in her bed
IN TIE SGoNIEs OF DEATH.
She was unable to speak. and had
several lttS. Slle seemed 10 KNOW Sne
was dying. for when her mother appli-
ed hot finnels To her body and asked
her if she felt better, she oDly replied,
Let me pay" Her sudden death
caused suspicion among the neighbors
and it was whispered about that her
friends perhaps knew more about it
than they cared to tell. \ resident
magistrate, however, communicated
the facts of the ease to Mr.. Frost,
county crown attorny. at Owen Sound,
who instructed DR.. Christie to hold an
inquest, which took place on Friday
last. when some interesting facts were
ELECTED when tend to throw some
light on the mystery.
The above named party is brother
TO Nelson Teats, who lives east of this
place.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-11-15
SEE To III.

ZoPEsA will cure the worst case of Dys.
pepsia. A single dose will relic We in degree
that shows it's wonderful curative powers,
and i's peculiar action upon the stomach and
digestive organs. 1t iaa positive and absolute
cure for costveness and constipation, acting in
a remarkable way upon the system, carrying
off impurities. As liver regulator its action
are remarkable. 1t tones and stimulates the
Liver to action, it corrects the acids aud re.
GU lates the bowels A few doses will surprise
you. Sample bottles 10 cents.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-11-15
CnlNsuNIpTIoN CuREp.

An Did physician, retired from active
preetice having had placed in his hands by
an East India Missionary the formula Of g
simple vegetable remedy for the sptedY and
permanent cure Of Consumption, Bronchitis,
CAtsrrh, Asthma, and all throat and Lung
affections. also a positive aud radical cure
for genersi Debility and all nervous com.
plants, after haviD- thoroughly tested its
wonderful curative powers in Thousands OF
eases, feels II his duty IN make it known to
bis suffering fellows The rec pt will be sent
free OF charge W all who desire IL, with full
directions for preparing and successfully us.
ing. Address with u mv, naming this paper.
DIR. J. c. IrAYMoSI, i6l WashinctvD Street,
Brock'yU, n \.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-11-15

Townships Toothacha Anodyno
cures instantly.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-11-15
Ho,Y 10 shorten Lie.

The receipt is simple. You have
only to take a violent cold, AMI neglect
it. Abernethy, the great English
surgeon, asked a lady who told him
she only had a cough "What would
you have? The Plague?" Beware OF
'only coughs" The worst cases can,
however, be cured by DIR. WIN.
HALLS RALSAM for the LUNGS,
In Whooping Cough and Group it i'm.
mediately allays irritation, and is sure
TO prevent a fatal termination Of the
disease. Sold by all druggists and
dealers in Medicine.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-11-15

NEW AND RECHERCHE.-The most ex.
quiite little toilet gem eytant for the teeth
and breath is "TEABERgY."
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-11-15
DIR. Rogers Vegetable Worm syrup.

Is one of the most pleasant, or palat-
able preparations for worms we have
ever known. 1t Is thoroughly eilica-
cious, and never requires any other
medicine to carry it off after using it.
Children like 1t, as though it were
hcnoy,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-11-15
port HURON 8 NORTHWESTERN a'Y,
TIME TABLE.

Depot foot Of Court Street, Port Huron, Mich.
Trains run by Port Huron time. Trains daily ex-
cept Sunday.
EAST SAGINAW DIVISION.