Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-13

yer Raymond went on fishing excur-
sion to the Manistee River, and caught
about 200 fine Grayling. two of which
were IL inches long.
James Shingler was wanted for
burglary, at Lake City, and a descrip-
ton of him was sent here to Sheriff
Hum, who being of an obliging dis
position locked him up yesterday to
await the arrival of the Sheriff of that
place.
Our citizens are expected to assist in
providing for the tables for the enter
tainment of visiting soldiers and their
families next week. We trust the re-
union will be made such success by
the Efforts of our people that it will re-
fleet credit on the city.
The OgemasC Times. says: 1--WE be-
lieve that Roscommon County is the
banner county in the State for one
Observation-Disclosures.
The Ogemaao Times, says: Conrad
Meir started his threshing machine on
Wednesday, at the farm of Jake Meir.
He threshed 100 bushels of wheat which
grew on 2 "a acres, nearly 40 bushels
to the acre. Who can beat thatg'
Who says that the plsins are no good
The fare on the railroad from all sta
tons north of West Branch, will only
be one and third rate to all those
who with to attend the Sailors and
Soldiers Reunion at this place on the
10Th and Goth. Come one, come all.
Do not fail to read our offer of the
AMERICAN FARMER free to all of our
subscribers who pay their subscription
IN advance.
Prof. Lankanaw will occupy the
residence of Mack TAYLOR, on Michi-
gan Avenue. Mr.. Il. has surrounded
it with a handsome fence and made
other improvements which add con-
siderable to its appearance.
Another victory has been scored for
the Spring Tooth Wheel Harrow. sold
by 0. Palmer, on the farm of Thomas
Lound. His eight year-old boy has
fitted q summer faliow which is pro-
nounced perfect seed bed.
Earl Ingerson, the seven year old
son of G. A. Ingerson of Grove Town
ship, narrowed 26 acres in four days,
with Wheel Tooth Spring Harrow
He will make q farmer.
Frank Forbes decorated the Ava
's----A--- nasaa this week. with white
wash, in O. very artistic manner.r~-
a good job of any kind in his line,
give it to Frank.
The committee on decoration, would
like to have every house in town dec
grated during the reunion. Flags will
be furnished at cost. A dozen small
flags 10x15 inches will be furnished for
35 cents.
Michigan Avenue should be profuse-
ly decorated for the reunion, Let ev-
cry business man decorate his own
store, and it will be accomplished.
The Avalanche Office will be open at
all hours during the reunion, and we
trust all our old friends, ADD hosts of
rev. ou~r--fsf -Oust- -ssssl --.--i-e -tLs.-.
selves entirely at home.
f. p. Richardson, Supervisor of the
township of Centre Plains, purchased
a Wheel Spring Tooth Harrow, last
week, with which to drag in his crops
in the future.
Harvey Marsh, of Crawling Town
ship, invested in Wheel Spring Tooth
Harrow, last week. Improved machi-
merry for cultivating with, is what our
farmers need, and the increase in their
crops the first year will more than COW
er the expense.
Robert Maxwell. Esq, of New Or
leans, is visiting his brother, A. Max
well of this city. and will spend two or
three weeks with him here and at Mack
inaw.
The AVALANCHE has been designat- |
ed by the Auditor General as the paper
in which TO have published the tax list |
of lands to be sold in Crawford County |
for delinquent taxes next October.
j. o. Hadley, Esq, stepped on the
end of board which was not nailed |
down, at the dam the other day, and |
wos precipitated into the water. In
falling, he struck his leg against some
timbers and badly bruised it.
IL is said that the mortar used in the |
of the cellar wall under
Sailing, Hanson & Cos. store was SO
weak that il required 35 bottles of Ton
ic to strengthen it, and that they used
a bucket of chewing tobacco instead
Of hair to make it hold together.
Harvest Is over at GrayliDg and
Whereabouts, and the crop is much bet
Ter than the most slnguine dared to
hope. New settlers are constantly
arriving. and the town Is Qrowino ra mid