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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28
A PECULIAR CASE.

The Grand Rapids Democrat says.
One of the most peculiar cases that
has ever come up in the United States
court Of this district was finally dis
posed of by that tribunal yesterday. -
The case was designated as that Of
" Benjamin II. Brewster va. Levina
Willett," and the facts i'm the case are
substantially as follows: Levina Will
lett is the widow of the late Frederick
Willett, who was soldier i'm the late
war and lost his life on the field of bat
tie. His wife has steadily drawn a
pension of IS per month. A few years
ago she began living with man named
Bernard Smith, a homeste ader near
Evart, Osceola county, and to all in
tents and purposes was as much his
wife as il they had been married.
Smith dying, Mrs. Willett proceeded to
the land Office, at that time located at
Ionia, made oath to the effect that she
was Smiths widow, and received the
necessary papers for a patent for the
homestead. ubsequently she made
oath that she was the widow of Mr..
Willett, repeating the latter process
every quarter in order to draw the PEN
sion. The dupli city of the woman
coming to the att ention of the govern.
ment officers her case was brought be-
fore the proper Off GERS for the purpose
of stopping the pension. 1t being as
certained that she was really the wild
ow of Willett such action was found
to be unavailing, and an action was
begun against her in the United States
court to set aside the patent granted
her by the government with the result
above mentioned !. The homestead now
reverts to Uncle Sam and will soon be
in condition for a second pre- .emption.
The woman disappeared as soon as
proceedings were begun against her
and made no defense.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28

Five murdercrs pardoned in five
months, is the record Gov. Begole has
made. In addition to which l.e turned
loose II professional thief and swindler
who is now in Chicago plying his trade.
guilty man suffer while have bowels
of compassion. Draw on ne for IA
PARDON. With the Governors dispo-
s!ti"n known, il is not surprising that
lhr citi6cI,s If Chrhoygan re,ortcd Is
lynch Ia" and sent tie man they Le.
iieved guilty Of outraging aud intend
ing to murder IA child beyond the elem
cncy of "A soft-hcartcd sentimentalist
Bay City Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28

To those who have sought to place
productiveness of the plains in disre-
pute. we invite them to take trip
over the plains portion Of our county
and inspect the present growing crops.
Glover and rye are doing exceptionally
we'll the former we saw in blossom
the fore part of the week and the lat
ter standing waist high. with present
indications of "A heavy yield per acre.
Just wait little, you fellows, the
plains will argue the question for them
selves. -Ogeiiaw Times.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28

The Flint Journal makes the follow
ing pathetic appeal for the toad
Don't kill the toads, the ugly toads,
that hop around your door. Each meal
the little toads will eat hundred bugs
or more. lie sits around with aspect
meek until the bug is near, then shoots
he forth his little tongue the lightning,
double geared. And then he soberly
doth wink and shut his ugly mug, and
patiently doth wait until there comes
another bug"
The jackson papers inform us that
the Jackson knights Templar will camp
at Higgins Lake this summer and
have IA good time fighting the infldel
mosquito and annihiluting the Saracen
lsa.'
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28

when the iro n interests are clouded, is
heartily appreciated by IshI Ieming peo-
pie. The gentlemen comprising this
company are straightforward men, and
are working the property entirely upon
its merits and are not disposing of
stock. They feel assured of the sue
cess of the new enterprise, and all
people in this section hold a similar
opinion. The mill is expected to start
in a few weeks, and it is expected the
result of the first run will meet the cx-
pectations of the most sanguine. Cor
respondence of the Milwa ukoe Senti-
mel
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28
MICHIGAN GOLD MINING.

The upper peninsula gold bearing
region, as far as now known, is EN-
braced in range of serpentine rocks
having an extent of about 81 miles i'm
length by "A quarter of mile in width.
This range is traversed In its general
trend east and west, by several quartz
veins, the largest of which has been
attracting much attention of late by
reason of the gold contained in 1t. -
This vein has not yet been traced the
entire length Of this reef of serpentlne,
as much of it il covered by swanpy
drift that would render such work of
exploration as would be necessary to
test it ali expensive and tedious opera
ton. The point upon which the mon
ey and time has been spent in tho de-
velopment OF the vein is situated ex-
actly three miles north of the enter
prising city of Ishpemins (Which is the
iror center of that region. and the
most largely populated of any of the
upper peninsula towns). and the work
done has been prosecuted by the Ropes
gold and silver company, being so
named in honor of the discoverer of
the gold vein and serpentine reef, Ju-
Illus Ropes, the Ishpeming postmaster
lie made known the existence of this
serpentine range some three years
since, and from it secured many fine
specimens of verd antique and other
marbles, which now occupy proini-
nent position at the Chicago exposi-
ton, together with fine samples of
quartz from the mine. During the
month of May, 1882, while extending
his search in the marble beds he made
the discovery OF gold. Since that time
explorations have steadily been going
ahead, the results of which the people
in that section are much excited over
The vein has been traced distance Of
900 feet, proved by numerous shafts
and crosscuts, showing rich gold de-
posits at all points examined. At the
present site of operations IL shaft is
down in the lode 80 feet, the quartz
body having increased Is inches in
width in that distance, being now fully
five feet thick. Numerous assays, made
by the owners and any one who wished
to take the trouble, prove the rock to
contain an average OF t2J0 per ton in
gold and silver, the gold largely pre-
dominating, being about ten times
greater the silver. The gold is found
in iron and gray copper ore, and test
of seven tons made in New York found
it TO be free milling ore. The vein is
a true iisSure or contact. the adjoining
formation being tolcose and meta
phoric schistS, the dip being nearly
vertical. Every condition necessary
70 the lode proving rich and lasting
one is apparent. There are about 100
tons of tine quartz in stock, awaiting
tho completion OF the stamp mill which
together with engine, pumps and boil
ers, is now OH the ground Prof. Rom
niger, State geologist, paid a visit to
the property a few days since, and un-
hesitatingly and publicly pronounced
it veritable bonanza. This opinion
has been .copcurreds in by the many
reliable men who have inspected the
property. The success which this com
pany has met with has melted numer-
Gus exploring parties TO action and
other finds are reported, but as to their
worth and prospects nothing is as yet
known. The Ropes mine, at IA time
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28

The constant wet weather is ma king
farmers desperate. Grass is almost
ready to cut, but too wet; wheat is
heading. and not ono half the corn is
planted. That which is up is SO wet
that it cannot be cultivated. When it
can be worked everything will come at
once, There has scarcely been any
breaking done for fall seeding. Ian
sing Republican.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28
DRoBArE NoT1cE.--state of Michigan

bROBATE NOIlCE.--othtc OF hiCiiiSoH-
Il County of Crawford-ss.
At session of the Probate Court for the coun-
ty of Crawford holden at the Probate ONCE in
the village Of Grayling on Saturday the twenty
six h day of May, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and eighty-three.
Present AIelbert Taylor, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter of the Estate Of John Costello,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition, duly verified
Of Richard Costello. praying that the residue OF
said estate may he assigned to him.
ThereupOn IL IL ordered, that Thursday the 2oth
day Of June, at two O'Clock in afternoon, be
assigned for the hearing Of said petition. and
that the heirs at law of said deceased and all h
persons Interested in said estate. are required
TO appear at n session OF said court. th ~ to he
holden at the probate office in the village OF Gray
ling and show cause IL any there be, why the
prayer of the petitioner should not be granted
and t in further ordered, that said petitioner give
notice to the persons interested In said estate OF
the pendency Of said petition, and the hearing
thereof by causing copy Of this order to be
published In the Crawford Avalanche, newspa-
per printed and circulated in said county OF
Crawford, four successive weeks.
ADELBERT TAYLOR.
"A true copyl Judge Of Probate.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28
81. 900 Forfeit.

Having the utmost confidence In It's superiority
over NIL others and after thuuSan nds Of tests Of
tn ip'sst complicated and sevsrest cases could
find feel Justified in 'ffering % forfeit 81 roo
f"" ary rasc ~ coughs colds. sore throat. infu-
er%a. .,rSeness, bronchitis. consumption In its
o., " stages. whhoyang cough. and all diseases ~
G'~ throat and lnngs except asthma. for whbrh
W. oulv claim f''l"f. t,lai we cant cur. with
W"st's ugh Sy.rp. when taken according TO
I Ito sample BOTTLES o. aHd ~ cents: large
l'tt~. u tivhNine Wrappers only IN blue. Sold
" ail d'n-;'' "ui Nv exiress on receipt II
p+-. & '"st 4 -. -ilr ~ ictoIs, isi
a. - .. 4~A-ys ~. SL.eg.s. -.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28

In reply to the question, "what
do you consider the best school desk
in the markctl" the State Superin-
tendent said: ~ know of nothing
better than the Rear-Folding desk
made by the Union School Furniture
Co. of Battle Creek" A sample of
this seat may be seen at Traver's furn
iture rooms. 1913
On the Fourth come TO Grayling.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28
FOR PUBLICATION.
Land ONCE ut East Saginaw

Land Office nt East Saginaw,
J ne 4th, 1893
Notice il hereby given that the following-nam
ed settlor has filed notice of hisintenton To make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the county clerk of
Crawford county. Mich. at Grayiing, ON the 18th
day of July, lSs3. viz: Daniel s. Waldron, OF
n. west.
He names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence uTon. and cultivation OF
said land, viz
Henry Funck OF Roscommon p q. William Os-
rInan OF Roscommon y o, ID G. Hollty OF Pere
Cheney o, & J. HUT of Pere Cheney p O.
CHARLES DOUGHTY. Register
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28

This shade is made of firm, translu-
cent white paper. which sheds a diff
fused light through the room and is
nlso N perfect reflector Embellished
with new and artistic designs If you
nre in want Of n shade call and exam
ine these and you will certainly buy.
Price Pc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28

Secretary of State Conant has sent
to physicians copies of the new law
regulating the practice of medicine -
Unless they have practiced medicine
continuously for at least five years i'm
this State, they must be able to show
a diploma from some legally authorized
medical college.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28
NOTICE.
United States Land once

United States Land once,
Reed City Mich. June II, 1893
Complaint having been entered at this office 10y
Elmer Il. Qstranler against George Tuttle for
Sept. 18th. 1850. upon the n e a section 81 town.
ship 20 H. range W, in Crawford county Mi,'hl-
gan wi h a view to the cancellation Of said en-
try; the said IartiGs are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office ON the 18th day of July.
1883. at o'Cl1C p m TO r." pond and furnish
Testimony concerning said ali''.ad abandonment.
EDWARD STEVENSON. Register,
W, II, c, MITCHELL, Receiver,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28
PICTURE FRAMES.

A very neat ebony finished white
lined frame. Sizes, Sxl0 and 10x14.-
Prices, 25c and 35c, with backs.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28

New Life
is given by using Browns
IRON BITTERs. In the
Winter it strengthens and
warns the system; in the
Spring it enriches the blood
and conquers disease; in the
Summer it gives tone to the
nerves and digestive organs;
in the Fall it enables the
system to stand the shock
Of sudden changes.
In no way can disease be
so surely prevented as by
keeping the system in per-
feet condition. Browns
IRON BITTERs ensures per-
feet health through the
changing seasons, it disarms
the danger from impure
water and miasmatic air,
and it prevents Consump-
ton, Kidney and Liver Dis
ease, &c.
II. S. Berlin, Esq, Of the
well-known firm Of H. S.
Berlin & Co., Attorneys, lie
Droit Building, Washing
ton, d. C., writes, Dec. 5th,
1881:
Centltmen. ! take pleas
ure in stating that / have used
Browns Iron Bitters for ma.
laria and nervous troubles,
caused by overwork, with
excellent results.
Beware Of limitations.
Ask for BRowN's IRON BIT
TIERS, and insist on having
it. Don't be imposed on
with something recon-
mended as just as good"
The genuine is made only
by the Brown Chemical Co.
Baltimore. Md.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28
PATCHING PLATE.

Mcnds tinware, brass, copper, lead.
and iron of all kinds. Does it quickly
and we'll. One plate will do the work
that n tinsmith would charge you S12
or SIS for. Price, 25c per plate.
G.. +, STRUNK,
AVALANCHE OFFICR,
Grayling, Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1883-06-28

Desirable Houses and Lots in Grayling
for Sale. Also some Good Lands.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-02-16
Petition for License TO
Retail.

Te the Honorable Board of Supervisors.
Of jackson county. Hiss.
Your petitisaeFs, legal voters ef District
No. 5 Of said coaBty. respectfully recan-
msad RA0uL P0lTEYIN. % - Of coed
reputation aud sober and suitable person
90 obtain a license 10 retail yinous and
spurious liquors In less Quantities than
ans gallon. at bis nlsee of business In
the tewn Of Mess PeiIt. It the Triophonr
Exchange, In said district No. 5. We there
lore pray that he he granted the privilege
Of such, and - In daty boand will ever
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-02-16

NO4AO1-
LAND ogyIcR At JACKSON, MISS,
February y, 1883.
Notice IL hereby given that ths follow
Inv named suttlef has hlsd notice Of his
Intention 20 make fipsl proof IN support
81 his claim, and that said proof viii be
made before A. q. Dslmas, circuit clerk,
Is sorantou, 1lsa., on March ~, 1888.
Viz: Janlea Hehle, Homestead entry No:
aofIa. f6r the ~ ar NV or and
NV or NJ or sssti0n d6, aud half ~ qr
section " t6wnehip6 range 6-west.
He nainea tho following ~ hls witnesses
70 prove his ooutInuous residence upon
and cultivation of snid land, vix.s Alexall-
der Mallstt, Frcdoribk Webb, Morgan
Smith, Franeis Martin, III Of Ocean sprlngl
post0IIIoe, jackson county Mles.
4. c. KERN, Registet.
rob. 3, 1854. a6-0l
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-02-16

DONE Az THIS OFFICE
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-02-16

Whatsoever a maa eommahdeth upon
himself let him set hours ior IL; bat what
ssessr Il agreeable 10 his nature, let him
take no care for any set tunes. for his
thoughts will fly I. ID u themselves. A
mans nature runs either to herbs or
weeds; let him, therefore. reasonably
water the one and destroy the other.s-
Lard EnouH
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-02-16

Fishing il called angling because
10 many crooked stories are told
about IL.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-02-16

II takes Il pretty STUART man -
guess correctly what 4 boys peck
cta contain.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-02-16
Petition for License TO
Retail.

To the Honorable Beard Of Supervisors
of Jackson eeanty, Mississippi:
Yoar petitioners, legal voters Of District
No. 3 Of said county, respectfully reeoa-
mend 4. 4. THOMPSON 10 be Of geod nc
patstioa and sober aud saitahls Per'
son 10 receive q license 10 retail vim
eas and spurious liquersiu in less quantities
than ona gallon. al his place of business
in said district, and at his store In the
Town ef Scranton. Miss.. on Delmas ave
nue.; We therefore pray that be may bs
granted the privilege Of such license
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-18
Sense or Instinct in the Dudes.

The supposidon that the dude, dudine and
dudelet have no sense has been universally
accepted as correct, but an instance occurred
yesterday which tends to show that if they are
destitute of sense they have at least prot &C.
tive instinct, which is Of service to them. 1t is
reported that a dude, dressed in one of the
yellow white'striped suits, was passing
down Commerce street, when the shower
commenced. He put out his hand, looked a.
his clothes, and then sought shelter from the
rain. "You may not believe it," said the
LIGHTS informant, "but it is true" and as
he is person of undoubted veracity, this in
stance-the best known--is placed on record
as an evidence of the existence of sense or in
stinct in the dude species.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-18
LOCAL NEWS.


Whereas. 10 has p'eased the Supreme Archi-
tect of the Universe, to whom we all owe hum
bic subnissiun,-tO summon from among us.
and from his earthly labors, our loved brother,
Jasper G. Thompson, who departed this life on
the 10th day of June, 1883; and whereas we
deeply feel the loss of our dear brother, aud
sincerely regret this disruption of the ties of
friendship which has SO long bound us to-
Qether therefore be IL
Resolved, That in the death of our brother,
OddfellOwshtp has lost an intelligent discpie
and master workman, whose virtues will earn
estly initiate, and whose memory we shall ever
cherish,
Resolved. That we tender our sincere sym
patty TO the relatives and friends of our de-
ceased brother. and invoke on their behalf that
spiritual consolation which God alone can bes-
tow.
Resolved, That.n h Jnor r OF our del a ted
brother, this Alamo lodge NO. PAD OF the
Grand United order of odd Fellows will wear
the usual badge of mourning for the period OF
30 days,
Resolved, That memorial page In the min
utes Of the lodge be suitably Inscribed to our
deceased brother.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions
be sent TO Mrs. Thompson and family with as
surance of our profound sympathy with them
in Their irreparable loss.
Attest: GILBERT DANIELS, N. G..
WALTER PATTERSON, Z. s.
j. II. SMITH, " G..
j. IL. DAVIS, u. N. +.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-18

A short time since the gentleman who plays
the cornet solo in the echo song performed
by the Vienna ladies', had retired to his usual
place of concealment and began to answer
the sweet call, when, to his horror, several
big dogs came round him, their must
cal faculties, no doubt, having been touched
by his appealing notes. In vain he assayed to
drive them off, but music they would have
AT last, in dispair, he commenced blowing
notes of any kind, which seemed to have the
required effect as they slowly trooped of
with kind of ''you have treated me badly
look about them,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-18
Not seriously m or Distressed

At the council meeting of the British asso-
citation last night it was reported that the case
Of the Englishman named Parson had been
investigated and it was found the matter had
been msrepresented, not by Mr.. Parson, but
by the neighbors. 1t is true that Mr.. Parson
has had an attack Of chils and fever, but he
is not seriously i'll nor distressed, and his
children are doing well. The only thing Mr..
Parson complained of was his inability to get
an aged woman to take charge OF his house
and children while he is at work.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-18

The following wittiscism appears in the San
Antonio department columns OF the Live
Stock, Journal which is edited by Messrs.
Jerome Harris and Charles Seabaugh
"Forty-three 10 A. c. editors were with us last
week. Captain Joe Shelly was in town at the
same time and 'Polked them to their hearts
content"
The LIGHT feared that the effort giving
birth 10 such brilliant wit might have endan-
gered the lives Of their respected editors, but
on calling at the local.ofices.. its representative
was glad to tearn that they not only still lived
but were in good health.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-18
Piles.

Piles are frequently preceded by sense of
weight i'm the back loins and lower part of the
abdomen causing the patient to suppose he
has some affection of the kidneys or neghbor-
ing organs. At times, symptoms of indigestion
are present, as tatulency, uneasiness of the
stomach, etc. A moisture like perspiration
producing very disagreeao itching, partic
very common attendant. Blind Bleeding and
Itching Piles yield at once to the application of
DIR. Bosanho's Pile Remedy, which acts directly
sIIayinR the intense itching, and effecting u
permanent cure where all other remedies have
failed. Price 30 cents, Sold by O. Sohasse, A.
Dreisa end l.. 0rvnslr.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-18

The commanding officer Fort Mcintosh,
Texas, will forward, under suitable guard
military convict Orrie Church, late private
company F, Nineteenth infantry, with all
papers required by army regulations 939, and
a statement of conduct since confinement in
his case, to the post of San Antonio, Texas
The Quartermaster's department will fur
nish the necessary transportation, by rail.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-18
Helping IL Coiored Church.

Arrangements are being made for con-
cert at Krisch's hall on Tuesday next, for the
benefit of the Macedonia Baptist church, and
which promises to be a success. Mrs. Jordon,
the well known colored pianist of Waco, has
kindly consented to direct it, and Professor
E. I. Sadler, of Nashville, Tennessee, a. opu-
lar basso, will then make his debut in San
Antnnin
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-18

Major J. E. Dwyer and Mr. Ed Stoves were
out yesterday soliciting subscriptions for the
Schleicher monument, and in very short
time succeeded in obtaining donations
amounting to $IIIs. This is a good start for
San Antonio, and it will, no doubt, be ma
terially augmented in few days.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-18
An Open Letter.
SAN ANTONIO. January l,

SAN ANTONIO, January |, 1885,
Drs. ]. j. Il w. ii. Tobin:
GENTLEMEN: Your Hepatizine has been
used In my family Tor over Il year, and
can unhestatingly say 1t IL the best remedy !
have ever used for any liver trouble or consti-
patton of the bowels. | would not be without
IL. Respectfully, A. W. HOUSTON,
For sale at @. Schasse's and Clavir's drug
store. 3-2l-6m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-18
Going to- Iie Mnrrled.

Mr. c. ID. Morrison, of the firm of Morrison
& Fourmy, publishers of the San Antonio
Directory, left the city last night for Calves
ton. To-day he is to be married to Mrs Ida
Moore, resident of the Oleander City, and
then leaves for an extensive brilal tour The
LIGHT wishes Mr. Morrison much happiness
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-18

The proof of the pudding is not in chewing
the string but In having an opportunity to test
the article direct. C.. SChassc, A. Dress and l..
OrynslS druggists have free trial bottles of
DR.. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, for each
and every one who is afflicted with Coughs,
Affection.