Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-03-29
MICHIGAN.
STATE NEWS

the working force at nearly all OF the mines OF
the upper peninsula.
DIR. ID. O. Farrand, one of the most
prominent physicians In the state, died at his
home in Detroit on the 18th inst
The Rev. w. II. Brown, who lives on
n farm about mile west OF Allegan died few
days ago from the effects OF an overdose OF
opium Mr.. Brown was one OF the early set
tiers of Alegan, coming In 1885 and residing
here ever since. His wife died about two years
ago.
A fire broke out in the lamp room OF
the Davis house Mt Sheridan on the morning OF
the 17th which proved to be the most destrlic-
tive fire ever known there, burning up an en-
tire block. The losses are as follows; W, D.
Davis, hotel and stable, $4,000, insurance ST.
coo; A. NJ Stebbins ~ Co., jewelers., 81, 900, no
insurance; G. w. Richards, drugs, insured 81
500; J. b. Haynes, general store, $4,000, insur-
ance $1,000; Barney Pitcher, saloon, S2,Ooo no
insurance. A stiff breeze was prevailing at the
time of the fire, and several buildings located
two or three squares away were set on nre py
cinders, but were promptly extinguisheu'
Silas Sprague, generally known as Hunter
Sprague, of Cohoctah, Livingston Co., acciden
tally shot himself through the head recently.
He was about 40 years OF age, anu hau inaue
practice of hunting every winter Tor num-
Der of years; hence his name, Hunter Sprague'
He went out 10 hunt about In the morning,
saving he would be back TO dinner. HIS
family heard the report of his gun and ex-
pected him soon. AS he did not come tney
went TO look for him. He was found near the
house. on the ice of brook. lie lay on the
Ice with charge OF shot IN MS neau. On nc
barrel of the gun was empty. A charge OF
powder was In the other barrel and some shot
was living on the ice. From the appearance 1t
8 supposed that Mr.. Sprague was loading
one barrel of his gun, when his foot slipped
on the ice and the other barrel was discharged,
killing him instantly.
Deputy Sheriff George c. Rogers OF
Battle Creek says that the girl, Annie Il. Pros
ser, who was supposed 10 have been drowned
In the Kalamazoo river, just previous to the
suit of DIR. +. w. Bathrick against the Post and
Tribune Company of Detroit, In which case she
was an important witness, is still alive and Well
and was seen by man In whom he has entire
confidence, and TO whom she was wen known,
in the state OF New York recently. Rogers
states that he has been well enough posted all
through the matter, not to be gulled into losing
any time looking in the river for body he
knew was not there, and those whom the go
reward enticed into the search, will nov know
the reason of their failure. The river has been
an object of interest TO several parties, who
have searched its winding length several miles
west with boats and strong lack lights" with
no returns, and the story OF the deputy mas
many believers.
LEROY Leach, one of the oldest set
tiers of Calhoun county, died recently.
Most of the Saginaw bay fishermen
have returned home and report the catch very
light; dealers say the demand Is greater than
the supply.
Myrtle Peck, the little Michigan girl,
is out with a challenge 10 any lady equestrian
In the United States to ride 20 miles or
more for stake Of one or two thousand q
side.
The st. Ignace Free Press says when
they catch a tramp up there he is taken about
three miles out on the bay, hole cut through
the ice, and the BODY consigned TO the Macki-
nav trout and whitetish company
James Merritt d Co. of Pierson, Mich.
have been declared by the postoffice depart
nent to be engaged in fraudulent advertising,
and the postmaster Of Pierson Is directed 70
discontinue delivery to that firm OF registered
letters or money orders,
Chas. +. Gordon, treasurer OF Bur-
leigh, Iosco county, has been held for trial al
the circuit court on charge OF emotzznne
some $1,000 of township funds. Mr.. Gordon
claims his house was burglarized and the money
taken during the absence of himself and house
keeper on the night OF Feb 81.
Excitement was caused at Grand
Haven recently by a loud explosion which wa:
caused by boiler bursting In the basement Of
the city bakery OF which Henry Nanwerven II
proprietor. The building was shattered, por
ton of IL being almost demoraliZed. The boiler
was an old one and unfit for use, therefore NJ
sympathy is felt for Nanwerven In his loss.
SAbout two weeks ago Mrs. Theodore
johnson of East Thetford, Genesee county
slipped on the ice and fell, breaking an arm
and disocating her hip joint. Drs Beagle o.
Pine Run, Bardnell OF Mount Morris and Mar
vim of East Thetford, attempted an operation
to replace the disloca:ed joint, placing her un
der the influence Of chloroform, from which
she did not recover, dying under It's influence
Gov. Begole has determined to ap
point Thursday, April Goth, to be observed a
Arbor day In the state OF Michigan.
Fred. G.. Gage, son of Mayor Gage o
Battle Creek, had his hand smashed in a ruling
machine at the Review and Herald Office II
that city.
Adam Tuner, a young man residing
with his father, John Turner, in the TOWNSHIP
of Cohoctc, was thrown from load OF stave
he was drawing to Fowleryille and killed. Hi
team was running away.
S. Tallmadge Conway, late editor o
the True Northerner, died at his residence II
Paw Paw, in the 63d year of his age. Mr.. Con
way had been identified with the Journalism o
Van Buren, county, for more than 40 years, h
having had charge for few months In lS4
of the Paw Paw Democrat. In January, lS4S
he bought the Paw Paw Free Press of the Hon
f. o. Briggs, and conducted that paper az
Democratic journal until July 10, 1854, sever
ing at the same time HE connection with th,
Democratic party and giving to the then youn,
Republican party the valuable assistance of hi
pen, tongue and influence.
Henry Baker. one of the oldest an6
most respected citizens of Flint is dead.
Edward Mason of Spring Lake, wa
run over and killed by the cars at Ferrysburg
nd HQxy far Io,
Charles Conner, residing at Caro-, ha
been arrested at Vassar, charged with inces
with his step-daughter, aged sixteen years. ii
was bound over to stand trial at the next tern
OF the circuit court, and bail fixed at 81 900. Ii
default OF bail he now lies In jail
Manistique, at the head of Lake Mich
igan, In Schoolcraft county, although lumber
ing town, proposes to be decent one. IL ha
recently inaugurated war against whisky an,
prostitution. The only two dealers who ar
licensed In the village are in Jail A third, VIII
was bondsman, has been behind the bars, but 1
out now on bail, but likely TO go back again
The keeper of miserable den in the woods
about mile from town, is also In JAIL and tn
inmates OF his brothel have fed.
A young girl by the name of Leon
ard. living below Flushing, Genesee county
aged IA years, mysteriously disappeared few
days ago, and no trace OF her can be found, al
continuously searching for her. The neighbor
In the vicinity hint at the child having beef
made away with by her mother. AS the moth
er has frequently been very cruel TO the child
the neighbors think perhaps she has killed he
while Furnishing her and thrown her body II
the river TO conceal her crime. The family arr
Germans and very poor, and can understand
English only very imperfectly, and IL Is impos
sibie TO elicit any information concerning tn
matter. The authorities have now taken thu
matter in hand and will undoubtedly aooI