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The Republican journal., 1885-01-08
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
SearSp0rt National Bank,

At SearSpOrt, in the State of Maine. at the close OF
business Dec. 20, 1884.
The Republican journal., 1885-01-08

sunday evening in honor of the newly repaired
vestry, which was, for the first time in its
dress opened to the public. The work recently
done by the ladies in repairing and refurnishing
the parlora and small vestry inspired the pastor
Mr. Hanscom to the accomplishment of this good
work and the success attending his efforts is very
gratifying to himself and congregation. If, as some
nave said, the general neat appearance of a church
Ii an index to her spiritual life feel, since look
ing at the new vestry, like congratulatin2 both pas
tor and people The exercises Sunday evening
consisted of praise service led by the choir under
the excellent leadership Of Mr.. X. B. Storer, fol-
lowed by short address from the pastor who clos
ed his remarks with an appeal TO the congregation
to pay OF the small debt which still encountered
the church, and in response sufficient amount
was raised TO insure its speedy liquidation; that
the church begins the new year unhampered by
debt and glowing in bright and fresh coors. Ser
vices will be held every evening during the week of
prayer. The members of the A. o. U. w held anoth
er of their pleasant entertainments Friday eve. In
stallation of officers the work of the evening,
but these epterprising brethren made the occasion
one of interest for the ladies as well AS for them
selves. S. ID. Wiggn, OF Ellsworth was installing
officer assisted by Hon. g. w. McAllister and
down to an oyster supper such as only Lawrence
prepare. The social entertainment which fol-
lowed was of so pleasing a character that many of
the members remained till the 'wee sma hours"
Luckily their wives were with them. The three
masted schooner Electric Light, arrived here last
Thursday and is dscharging coal for the Penobscot
Chemical Fiber Co. The coal goes up on the rail
road, and is dumped on the cars from a temporary
bridge extending from them to the vessel There
was good attendance at Emery hall on New
Years night to witness the game of polo. The
Bucksport Whites took the first goal and the
Blues the next three. The latter are now awaiting
a challenge. Ice boating at Alamoosook is first
class, but the travelling is such that none but the
unterri6ed enjoy that pleasure 40. f. Fellows
has received his commission county attorney,
j. w Patterson his for Dept. Sheriff Smells are
very plenty in the river. There have been more
caught this winter than for the four years past
An account of the county grange will be given
next week. The names Of the officers have not
been furnished at this writing.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
Thirding the Crop.

A good story is told of farmer in
Schley, who rented some land last
year to colored man for a third of
the crop. When the drought came on,
his corn and cotton were affected by
il. He gathered 2 bales of cotton and
9 wagon-loads of corn. The latter he
penned up for his own use. and the
cotton was sold. When the landlord
came for his share he was told there
was none for him. He was thunder.
struck, and asked: Didn't | rent you
my land for third of the cropr
"Yes, boss" said the darkey; "but see
hers. ders was no third. Dere was on
ly 2 bales of cotton and 2 loads oil
curn-all mine. aud muffin for you by
de contract" And the landlord could
not make COTE believe any other way.
He left the premises saying: No
rascal eau make ne say dat 2 am 3,
marry time."- -Sampter (Ga.) ReptbIt
can.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
The Broken Needle.

"Some twenty years ago." said the
mild faced stranger, my wife, while
sewing. suddenly missed her needle.
She saw nothing more of it, and soon
forgot all about her loss until last week
when"
"When she suddenly felt a pricking
sensation in her right foot" suggested
Doodle. ="
when the point of the needle show
ed itself between her shoulder blades, F"
guessed Coodle-"
"When the needle was seen pretrud-
ing from her youngest daughters left
forefinger, "intimated Doodle"
mo-" said the mild-faced stranger;
"you are all wrong. She found it in a
crack in the floor. 1t had been there
all those wears. Singular wasn't i'T
There was common desire to weller
in the blood of the mild-faced strang
err; but with difficulty Doodle, Coodle
and Doodle restrained themselves.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
POLITICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
And Fituhugh Lee is carrying on hi'

And Fitzhugh Lee is carrying on his
campaign for governor Of Virginia sol
ely upon the sectional line. Every
thing possible is done TO arouse the
old rebel feeling among the voters OF
Virginia. He is riding at the head OF
n cavalry company throughout the
state making speeches. His horse
wears tho saddle and other account
emcnts of Fitzhugh's uncle, Robert
T.. Lee, the rebel commandments.
One of his cavalery attendants bears
proudly before him the confederate
colors, riddled with bullets, which the
rebel Gen. Picket carried at Gettys-
burg. Pray, il this is not 'revivine
the war issue" what is itG If 1t il not
"waiving the bloody shirt, " how shall
we name itg But what northern dem
ocratic sheet, what stump speaker
has said one word of censure of LeeG-
b. C.. ITib.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08

Farmers should meet together oc-
casionally and discuss the various
phases of their occupation and the
condition and welfare of the commun-
ity in every way. The roads, the
school houses and the school, and
public interests in general, besides
strictly agricultural topics, should all
come up for consideration. Not only
these things, but many others besides
should receive attention, although
they may not come just within the
range of ones actual affairs. Every
man ows duty to his fellow men and
the farmer is no exception to the gen.
eral rule. He has a duty to perform
to make his neigEborhood model il
refined and cultured society, in NOR
atty and intelligence, and, by nc
means least. i'm business enterprise. =
Stoctman and Farmer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08

Sen. John Sherman does not propose
to be silenced by Democratic criticism
In an interview at Youngstown, recent
ly he said the question he had been
presenting to the people of the state
was not war issue; the coming qnes-
ton of to day is, "Shall one white
man in Mississippi WELD two or
three times the influence in national
affairs welded by a white man in
Ohio9.' In answer to those who have
criticised him he said:
When men tell me that II is impo-
lite to call attention to such mon
strous unfairness, and that to oppose
such rank injustice is to risk party de-
feat, answer by saying IL the repub-
lican party has no longer the courage
to defend the right and insist upon
justice and equality to oil sections of
the Union, 1t ought to be defeated. ]
would rather be permanently retired
from public life than seem by silence
to consent to the suppression of the
colored voted in the South and the in
Justice resulting therefrom to all parts
of the country. The Northern people
ara not fully awake to the Importance
of this issue. / deem it q patriotic du
tv to arouse the public conscience on a
question of such vital and far-reach
ing Importance, and shall not deter
red from SO doing by consideration Of
politics.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08

We are anxiously awaiting to see
the dem ocratic press denounce Presid-
ent Cleveldnd's nepotism. This used
to be a familiar song with them dur,
ing Grants administration and they
harped upon it continually. When
General Grant appointed his brother
in-law minister to Denmark, how they
did howl. President Cleveland has
appointed his brother-in-law superin'
tendent of the Custom House at To-
ledo, O., and yet we have not heard
a single wall about nepotism from the
democratic press. Although that
-hEAthsEjJa.sllaw is said to be 'Repub
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08

One very common and also very
great fault of many farmers is to SOW
without sufficient preparation. Often
too great an acreage is sown to allow
the ground to be put in the best con-
dition, or in the condition which will
insure the largest crops and greatest
profit. There is room for great inn
provement in the methods of culture
commonly followed, and the first i'm
provement to be made in this respect
is to keep less ground under the pillow
and to put the same amount of labor
on the less acreage as would other
wise have been spread over more sur
face. A piece of ground should never
be plowed without leaving it better
than it was before a crop was taken
from it. Preparations should begin
this fall for next springs crops, and
during the spare days between now
and time of planting every foot of
ground should be put I'm the best pos
sible condition to receive the seed. in
a measure compelling it to terminate
and bring forth an abundant yield. In
no other way can the spring crops be
gotten in the best condition; as the
spring time is often so limited an ac-
count of bad weather, that it is impos-
sible to bestow the requisite amount
of labor. -Stockmdn and Farmer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
Jud,e Tuttle has granted an iniuu

Judge futile has granted an injunc-
ton restraining the sale of lands for
unpaid taxes in Iosco and Ogemaw
counties on the ground that there is a
provision in the statute which pro-
vides that after the sale of lands for
unpaid taxes the original owner
cannot cut or interfere with the tim
Der on tho land, which practically puts
him out of possession of the property,
or the beneficial use thereof, without
decree by law.
This is a new doctrine and will opcr
the fight under the new law aud will
without doubt prevent many from in
vesting in tax titles.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08

Another instance of democratic
civilservice ''reform" has come to
light in Boston. The administration
removed good republican and APP
pointed democrat to the position of
pension examining surgeon. Charges
were preferred against the new APP
pointee SO sti oDgly backed that the ad-
ministration was compelled to send on
an agent to examine the case. On the
examination evidence was brought out
that the democratic appointee had
been divorced for adultry; that he was
practicing medicine and surgery with
out having n diploma; that he pretend
ed to have been graduated in n Lond-
OH medical college, whereas the facul-
ty of the college wrote that he had
never studied there; that he had tried
to buy diploma; and that since his
appointment he had cheated veteran
who was dying of cancer. This EVIL
dence was SO strong and so plentiful
that the Boston papers say he will
have to go, This administration is
obeying the injunction to turn the
whom it has tdAo dirfsftel ell os.Eascals
Post.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08

The new democratic reform" col
lector OF New Orleans found in the
service Of his Office one G. w. Boothby,
who has p, nsion for disabilities re-
cei,ed in the service. Mr.. Boothby
had passed a civil-service examination,
had served six months on probation,
and had than been given an absolute
appointment under the rules. Collector
Jonas notified Mr.. Boothby That his
salary had been cut down to $500, and
requested Mr.. Boothby TO qualify
under that salary. Bfr. Boothby re-
fused, because appointees under $500
salaries are outside of the classified
list, and may be removed at will.
Then the collector in violation of the
law, removed Mr.. Boothby, the pen
stoned Union soldier, and put rebel
soldier in his place at a 81, 400 salary.
This is more reform. "-Det. Post.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
This is a bit of conversation I hear,

This is bit of conversation heard
in horsecar the other day.
Two youngish-looking ladies were
talking together. Number one asked
number two IF she had good girl"
Number two replied, mot very; she is
not a good cook and want one that
is; you know | cannot cook ut all (said
in a tone that indicated that she
thought IL was something low TO be
thought to know hew) only perhaps
make little nice cake, F" and so on.
De YOU know wished that she had
nothing to eat but that mice cake y
until she could lee I'm to cook properly.
I pity her husban1.--Er.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08

The petroit Post says: The ques-
ton of war in Europe continues not
unsettled. but in such n precarious
condition that no prophet is bold
enough to dare venture his reputation
upon a prediction as 20 how it will re-
suit. 1t is not even certain that the
signatory powers to the treaty of Ber-
lin will insist udon the preservation of
the treaty, or will really use energetic
measures to preserve the peace. Most
of them profess that they desire to
preserve the treaty and peace; but If
ETC.. as the president of the Austrian
parliament said in his speeck on open
ing the session, then Austria reserves
her right to act Independently of the
treaty. A French government organ
says that the signatory powers must
recogniee accomplish facts. and the
union of Bulgaria a Eastern Roumelia
is an accomplished fact. A Russian
paper, in an article supposed to be lin
spired," says that war cannot be per-
mitted, either to force RouInelia back
70 the condition from which she has
freed herself, or TO change existing re-
lations elsewhere. Everything points
to an effort by the powers to comprom-
is affairs in some way; but whether
compromis is possible does not appear.
1t looks improbable; but nothing def
mite can be predicted. During the de-
lay, it is apparent that the symptoms
of disturbance are rapidly spreading.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08

The business outlook from all points
of the country seems to be promising
In Chicago two business houses have
sold within the last few weeks between
81, 900, 900 and $4,000, 900 worth Of
dry goods to country merchants. This
indicates a revival of business, not
only in Chicago, but in the country
also. The New York Herald says the
business outlook is very good. We
have the same from Detroit and else
where. In Bay City merchants and
others agree that business is greatly
improved. Bay city Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
Henry Ward Beecher: The influ-

Henry Ward Beecher: The influ-
ence of a good newspaper upon the
minds of family of children cannot
fully be estimated; certainly not con-
pared with the cost of the paper it.
self IL Is a universal fact asserted by
teachers, and others who have made
observations on this subject, that
children who have access to useful
newspapers in their own home, are all
better spoilers. better readers, and
understand what they read better
they obtain practicle knowledge OF
geogrr ply and history more readily,
make better prnr-,ar n- md write
better compositions, in short, ar
more intelligent and learn faster 'hnr
children ought up in family with
out enjoyment of such reading
Children are interested i'm newspaper
because they read about many thing
with which they are familiar. Often.
too, -. 49,. reau a pap, r, because II
comes to them every week or every
month when they would not open q
book. We candidly believe thai a
good newspaper is worth n quarters
schooling to every child.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
CONSTIPATION!

There Is no medium through which
disease GO often attacks tho system
as by Constipation. and there is no
ether i'll flesh Is heir to,more apt to
be neglected. from the fact material
inconvenience may not be Immediate
~ felt from irregular action Of the
bowels. When there IL not regular
action, the retention OF decayed and
etfsts matter. with its poisonous
gases, soon poisons the whole system
by being absorbed into 1t. causing
piles, fstula. headache. impure blood
snd many other serious affections.
BURD0CK BLOOD BITTERS will
Immediately relieve, and one bottle
positively cure CT relieve any case
Of Constipation.
"Was troubled for q year with
torpid liver and indigestion. and after
trying everything Imaginable, used
BURD0CK BLOOD BITTERS. Tho
first bottle revived me and the second
cured me entirely.-J.a Williamson.
Rochester. N. Y.
For Sale at
N. Il. Traver's Drug Store
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
Notica for Publication.

LAND OFFICE, T. SAGINAW, Mich, Sept.5th. 81
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ settler has filed notice Of his intention TO
make final proof in support Z his claim. and
that said proef will be made before the Register
2lst day Of October 1885, viz: Walter Mills of
Crawford Co. Mich. for the Il u OF $ w u w
u of w u, & SW u of N w a, Sec ssTp "a
X 2west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF.
said land. viz: Charles Tyson John II. Miles
Nick Schutbzenburg, and John Taylor all OF
Graylng p. o.
Sent 10 REGISTER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
michigan State Land omoe.

LANSING, Sept. I'd 1850
Notice is hereby given, that the following de-
| y scribed swamp land situate in Crawford
County heretofore licensed n homestead,
which land has revert ed to the state, will be re-
stored to the market at this Office on the 18th
day OF November a, d. 1885 at ten o'clock A. NJ,
and will be subject To sale according to the
form prescribed by law, viz: E& OF SWA OF
4, T26, NR2W. -
Octl MINOR y. NEWELL. Com.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE, EAST SAGINAW,
Auoust 1h 1889

LAND OFFICE. EAoI N'AUF-NAWi [
August 26, 1885.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice OF his inten-
ton to make final proof in support OF his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of Crawford County. Michigan. at Gray
ling. on the 18th day OF October: lS5, viz Hoilo.
way Buck of Crawford County Mich, for the
V OF w VI Sec 80 TIP - 2west.
He names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation of
said land viz: George Owea. John ., Hadiey
man James Hamilton OF Fredericville o.
CHARLES DOUGHTY.
Sent va REGISTER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE. REED CITY, MICH.

LAND OFFICE. REED CITY, MICH,
Sept 2S, 1885.
NJ Office IL hereby given that tho following
~ settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim.
and that said proof will he made before the
Clerk Of the Circuit Cont. forCTawford County,
at Grayling Mich, on November 18th, 1888, viz:
William WOODBURY., father asd heir of William
l.. woodburn deceased, homestead app. No. q. %
for the ElS of NW11, NE4 Of SW4 and SWA
Of NE4 OF $ -. T 25 NR3W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF said
land. viz: HUT Hildreth. z Richardson
and ii johnson, nll Of Pere Cheney PO.
NATHANIEL CLARK,
Iw5 REGISTER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
Michigan State Land Office.

LANSING, Sept. 22d 1885
Notice Is hereby given that the following de-
l y scribed swamp land, situate in Crawford
County, forfeited for non payment OF interest
will be offered for sale at public auction at this
Office November 18th 1885. at ten O'Clock A. NJ,
unless previously redeemed according to law.
Certificate No. 1883, VIZ of NwA, section o.
T26, NR3W.
Certificate No. 7,O7s, VIZ of SEA, section IS.
+ "a NR2W.
Certificate No 1855, NwA of NE4. section
80 :.o = x Sh MNoR 3. NEWELL. Com.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
An End to Bone Scraping.
ADVERTIs EMENTs.
Probate Notice.
STATE OF MICHIGAN :.
County OF Crawl I'd

STATE OF MICHIGAN
County Of Crawl I'd
NOTICE Is hereby given. thatby an order of
the Probate Court for the County of Crawford.
made on the 3ist day OF August A. ID. 1885. six
months from that date were allowed for credit
ors 10 present their claims against the estate OF
Nettie E. Putnam late OF said county deceased,
and that all creditors OF said deceased are re-
ouired TO present their claims to said Probate
Court at the probate office. in the village OF
Crawling for examination and allowance. on OF
before the list day OF March next, and that such
claims will be heard before said Court. on Mon
day tro nrsu rtfrVsu next at Jcnv ClOoGHss.
the forenoon of each OF those days.
Dated October 5th A. d. 1885.
WELLINGTON PATTERSON,
octs Judge OF Probate.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE, REED CITY, MICH,
Gn.An.nInu 10 1QQk

LAND UFFICE, hEED CITl, MICH,
September IL, 1885.
NOTICE IA hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice Of his inten-
ton to make Communication proof In support OF his
claim and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk OF the Circuit Court Crawford Co., at
Grayling Mich, on october I'D, 1885. viz: John
W. Cowell, Sr., Homestead app. No. S521, for the
s Il u Sec. ~ T 26 N R3 West
He names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF,
said land viz: Nicholas ShellenberPer, Charles
Shellenberger Daniel J. Rogers and A. II, Brad
NATHANIEL CLARK,
Sent ~ REGISTER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE, Reed City. Mich, October 3D. 50,
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
John Howse against william c. Graham for
abandoning his Homestead Entry No. 1852 dated
March 18TH 1884, upon the $ u OF r II Section
%, Township e North Range west, in Crawford
County Mich with view to the cancellation OF
said entry; the said parties are hereby summon
ed to appear OF this Office on the 18th day of No
vember 1885, at one o'clock p. NJ. correspond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged aban
donment.
NATHANIEL CLARK, Register.
w H. c. MITCHELL Receiver
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08

Lumber not cut because
mills being closed, feet Isl, 232, 600
Shingles not cut because
mills being closed, number 25, 739, 900
Estimated cost of putting
same on vessels or cars s43, 1876. 81
Total loss to wage-earners
by stopping of rs mills...... 1926, 331. SO
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-10-08

THE BEST SALvR in the world for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt
Rheuin, Fever Sores, letter, Cbapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns. and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required 1t Is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
Fox SALE By DIR. N. ii. TRAVER
ACT.