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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-30
Couldn't Sell One.

A tall, thin man drove up to the
house of Dakota farmer and said:
'"Wnnt q lightning rod on your
house?"
"No, guess not"
@Hey?"
"No."
"Don't want one OF my own patent
duplex seven-pointed lightning arrest
ers run up?"
Don't believe / do"
"Sure of it?'
"Yes."
Wouldn't want my improved angu-
lar two-current connected electric ex-
hilarators either, I suppose?"
"No."
Couldn't touch you on q combina-
ton theoretical jerkem, warranted to
draw the lightning from the most OBJ
stinate cloud and pass it to the ground
quietly without disturbing the sleep Of
child or injuring the most delicate
fabric?"
"No use for one"
$50 it begins to look. You don't
seem to care whether the everlasting
foundation is ripped out of your house
by stroke of the dread monster light
ming, or whether You buy one of my
electric annibilators at cost price and
enjoy absolute safety.
"No, don't believe 1 do"
II see. Now, il you'll direct me to
the house of some local officeholder
who has appropriated some of the
county funds, I'll see if can't make a
sale. They don't generally take as
many chances as other people. "-Es'
telline Bell.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-30

ton. Never had he beheld a more
perfect woman. Golden braids like a
coronet encircled The head, a completion
like ivory, rendering still more distinct tho
delicate pencilinR of NE eyebrow: olo,ions
deep blue eyes; a robe O. blue velvet fell in
graceful folds around tAa eleoant f,onra
peerlessly beautiful, "faultay fanItless' y
No flush came to her cheek. but IL
mounted quick and high to h.s brow. So
met ut last husband and wife.
"May | hope for the pleasure OF the next
waltz?" he said, as he offered his arm.
She placed her hand upon H..
and in whirl of amazement he
led her to her place. 1t was
surely his wife-so like, yet so entirely M
like. He could not realize that this queenly
woman. who moved 80 gracefully in the
dance, had ever nestled in his arms, OF
the change?
"Maude, my wife, is it you, or am ]
dreaming?" he whispered.
Il am, indeed, Mrs. Annersley," she re-
piled, with naughty giace-"the deserted
wife Of Philip Annersley. You will oblige
me by forgetting the connection, as have
DONE"
The dance over. AssILO. -iained her
auu rnIIIp saw how men admirea IL
women envied her. From a secluded seat
he watched her, and many wondered that
Philip Annersley had for that evening re-
nounced its gayeties.
There was a demand for music. With q
faint, queer feeling he could not define, he
saw Colonel Allen, gifted and gallant SOL
dier, conduct "Miss Hammer" to the piano.
Clear and full the glorious voice tioated
forth, filling the room with melody, and
no anfr ha al
in breathless silence. Philips voice alone
withheld applause; he was too bewildered
to cover his feelings, and returned home as
soon as his mother and sister were willing
to go.
"Who is this Miss Hanmer?" he asked,
carelessly, of his sister.
"A niece of Miss Bells. Her mother
was mamma's most intimate friend
in girlhood. She married gentleman of
fortune, but some years after his marriage
he lost his mopey in an unfortunate
speculation: they lived secluded in the
country. After the death of her parents,
Maude supported herself by teaching, un-
til the death of relative, leaving her
heiress to an immense fortune. She has
travelled, is accomplished, and surely you
have seen that she is beautiful. If you
ever do marry, brother, hope it will be a
woman like Maude Hammer"
Philip murmured sadly to himself those
saddest of sad words, at might have been.
After that, Philip met her everywhere;
unable TO resist the fascination of being
near her, yet not daring to approach her,
he suffered bitterly as he contrasted the
animated face with which she listened 10
Colonel Allen, with the cold indifference
with which she met him. His mental
anguish began to work upon his handsome
face; he grew listless and indifferent, and
though evidently ill, night after night he
visited the opera, parties, and balls, just
for one look at her face, to satisfy his hun
cry longing.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-30
Odtl-FeIlOWs.


The annual meeting of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge, 1. o. o. F., attracted an inn
mense number Of people to Boston. The
Grand Sire, Henry d. Carey, In his report,
traced the growth Of the order since its last
meeting in Boston, twenty-five years ago,
i'm 1864, with less than 10000 New En-
gland members. The same territory now
numbers 1000 brethren. The order in
general has shared this prosperity. In 1864,
in the whole world, the number of men,
bers was l37 1868; to-day there are 517,-
$40 members, with an increase in the
total revenue OF over 81, ,OO0,O 900. The or
der is prosperous in foreign countries. MIR.
Carey advocated the retention OF the perma-
nent location of the Grand Lodge in Balti-
more. The figures of various Odd-Fel-
lows beneficial associations show receipts
for the past year of 81 ,O5O, ,905; paid to
the families of deceased members, $873,-
3G3; deaths, 1852; members in good stand
ing, 4G,l4i; money ON hand, 1918, $50.
The figures cover forty one bodies all that
reports have been received from.
The Grand Secretary's report con-
tanned statements showing the con-
dition OF the order In the United
States, Canada and foreign jurisdictions.
The prospects of both lodges and encamp-
ments for the present year are very tiatter-
ing. The report of the Grand Treasurer
showed balance on hand, on August 20,
1895, OF $l5,G72; receipts for the year,
$I9, ,O43; expenditures, 81, ,420; available
assets of the Sovereign Grand Lodge,
SIS, 8,096.
The grand banquet given in Odd Fellows
Hall by the Sovereign Grand Lodge was
very en- oyable affair. Plates were laid
for nearly five hundred persons. The gath
ering comprised the supreme officers and
other high dignitaries of the Order, to-
gether with many ladies.
The parade was one of the finest ever wit
messed in Boston. Fifteen thousand Odd
Fellows and forty bands were in line.
A platoon of police led the way, followed
by the Boston Cadet Band and Grand Cam
ton Luzerne, of Lynn, ono hundred men
acting as an escort to Lieutenant General
Underwood and his staff Of patriarchs mil
liant. Three divisions OF patrinrchs mill
tant followed. This portion OF the process
sion was its most marked and interesting
feature, the brilliant uniforms, fine march,
ing, skillful evolutions, and splendid ap-
pearance Of the patriarchs calling forth
universal commendation. The main body
of Odd Fellows came next in order. This
part of the procession was made up OF seven
divisions. The procession passed in re-
view before the Grand Sire OF the Grand
Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall, before Mayor
O'Brien at the City Hall, Gov. Robinson
at the State House, and Lieut.. Gov. Ames
on Arlington street.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-30
A Rush or Business.

A man once fell off of Missouri
River steamboat, and his fare being
paid, the boat steamed rapidly around a
curve and was soon lost to view. While
struggling in the water a skif ap-
proached and q man in it called out:
"Hey, there, pardner, hurry up!"
"For heavens sake take me in your
boat before 1 drownl" replied the man
in the water.
Saint quite ready fer that perceedin'
yet nv friend" returned the first speak
er, beginging to back of. "Come, can't
wait all day"
"What do you mean?"
"Mean don't you know mep"
"No."
SWELL, I'm the coroner of Morton
County, and il You want purity fair
funeral and first-class verdi and not
90 floating down the river without o
friend in the world you want TO hurry
up and get undor. There are q couple
OF the boys getting full over here at
the town and expe { they'll legin 10
shoot pretty quick and I'll have to tend
to those cases; 80 il you have any self
respect you'd better hurry up Estet-
lime ReH
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-30

BEFORE the introduction OF stamped
money in Rome. all sums we're reckoned
by the pound weight, and not by the
number OF pieces, whence the person
who weighed out the amount for any
purchase was termed libripen, tho
weighman. But tho name was retained
in after times, although the custom
from which it arose had long fallen
into disuse, to designate the person
who reckoned up and distributed their
pay to the soldiers, whom we might
term the quartermastor Of regiment.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-30
CHAPTER ii.
SECRETLY Welded.

"Those trees must be cut down, they OBJ
struct the view," Philip said the next day
to the old gardener. Get some one 10 help
you-have them cut down and taken
away"
"John Grant has a good team, and is not
very busy now"
III will see him myself" he replied.
That evening Philip Annersley knocked
at the door of John Grants cottage. He
was shown into the little sitting room.
where Farmer Grant, in his shirt sleeves,
enjoyed his pipe, his days work being
over. His sister was repairing the dam age
Johns heavy boots and busy feet had done
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-30

The question is often asked where an
elector resides, who, not being house,
holder, rooms in one ward or precinct, and
takes his meals in another. Tho answer is
furnished by the statute. The residence is
where the elecior stakes his regular meals"
Free Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-30

1t Is expected that tweniy-four divi-
sions Of the Uniformed Rank Knights Of
Pythias and sixty -four Of the ununiformed
will attend tho Michigan brigade oncamp-
menl i'm Grand Rapids Oct. ~ aud 20.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-30

MARVIN POST, No. 94O. @. A. r., meets the
second Saturday and fourth Friday in each
MONTH o. PALMER, Post Commander.
g. H. THAYER. Adjutant.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-30
SOCIETY MEETINGS.

N0~N~N~NNNNo~N~NN0~N~~~NN~ N~c~Oo~~~~~O~N-O-~~.N~~
M. +. CHURCH-Rev. G. NJ. Bigelow. Pastor.
Services at IL o'clock a. m. and 7,4 p. m. Sun
day school at ~ m. Prayer meeting every
Thursday evening at 716 o'clock All are cor
daily invited to attend.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-10-21

county ruuvenuOu mSTeu 70 lInuurs1 nm
report Of the proceedings. and We are
indebted to Mr. W. II. johnson, who
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-10-21

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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-10-21

The city Counclr met MOuuGy uIgnt-
in regular session. The contract for
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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-10-21

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The Press., 1886-11-25

Two 1886 GoLD MEDALS. -Messrs. Mason & Hamlin again have the distinguished honor of having been awarded the highest gold med al overall exhibitors, American and European, both at Liverpool and Edinburgh, the two most important exhibitions of the year 1886. Since the first great Paris exhibition of 1867, the Mason < Hamlin Organs have invariably received the highest honors at all great worlds exhibitions. The new mode of piano con- structioh, invented and introduced by Mason < Hamlin in 1882, is no longer an experiment but an assured success, tested and proved, many of the best judges pronouncing it t.the greatest improvement in pianos of the century,. By
 it musical tones of remarkable brightness and purity are obtained, and tuning is required less than one quarter often as in the old system. An illustrated catalogue, fully explaining the improvements, will be sent free to any address.
The Press., 1886-11-25
THE RESULTS!

Meats are cooked in their own juices, mak- ing them tender and healthful, while the sav- ing in weight.is over 30 per cent. Bread is made light and porous, and the loaves are fully 25 per cent. larger than those baked in g close oven. There is also saving in fuel of 25 per cent. The total saving in meat, bread and fuel is sufficient to repay the cost of the range in six months, while it's benef- cial effect on the health of the family cannot be computed in dollars and cents., <.
The Press., 1886-11-25

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS, the son and grand son of two President Adams died, at his home near Boston on Sunday in his SOth year. Deceased was 8 man of national reputation, having been minister to England during the war of the rebellion. Of late years he has been very little in public life infrmi'ies of mind and body having alike affected him..
The Press., 1886-11-25
"Ths Ideal New England Newspaper"
SPRlNeElELD Rspu6lloan
FOR 1887.


 The Republican aims to be a newspaper in the broadest and highest sense. It prints all the legt- mate news of the day without fear or favor, pnem- barassed by personal partisan obllgeiions ald in compact, well arranged form, Its facilities for gath ering and publishing the news are unsurpaased out- side of the largest ctles, and constantly improy- inEEn EEne R,0n0,,..n [. a,.,,nc,,v.,, , N.,s r..,.ns newspaper although It's reputation is national. Its local field embraces not only Springfield but all Of Western Massaebusetta. Northern Connecticut and southern Vermont, nnd Inc nsws of this section m presents with ueat and fnlness. In no other journal the dwellers In this region And com- pete daily record of home affairr.
 In its pollsical attitude The Republican maiutalnaa thorough indcpendenee, giving fsir bearing 10 all reasonable men and parties in It's eolnmps. but serting It's own convicsns public iasnes with wig and clcsrness. It ia opposed Co unjust monopoly in every form. to opprss.iye and unnecessary taxa tion to any of puhlc trusts It fayors taria reform m the interest especially of the poor man, civil service reform In the brondest measure euapen- son of silSeE consgs and ts acceptance Of Che com ns eTE, %ods @@sy and the promotion
 The Republican is an eArnest advocate of temper ancS of social simplicity and purity, and of all the good eaus es that help to naahs life better.
 It is not merely journal of news, but undertakes to instruct and entertain a readers by the pubca- ton of rch variety of literary and miscellaneous matter, embracing hoIns nnh foreign correspondence stories, poetry book rtrieNs and notices religious selections aud diecueaions, special articles and com positions for the farmer and the mechanic for women and children, dramatic art and society notes, etc.
 new and valuable feature of The Republican is its sEHIES OF WAR M BmOHIEs. Being interesting reminiaScnces ot herebpIhon writ ten expressly for it's columns, chiefly by Western Massachusetts yeterdns, both oinccrs and priyntep. These articles appear in Mondays Daily and h The Weekly Republican each week,
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 Or 10 ceuts a mspth for shorler per1odsi 4ass A copy.
 THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN hnd the RURAL NEW YORKER, ,the best farm weekly m America, | will be sent together for oua year for sa.s0. New subscribers to THE WEEKLY RRHUBL1 CAN will receive both papcsa for the month of December, 1886, without extra charge.
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The Press., 1886-11-25
NEW HUB RANGE.

It's theory is that fresh air. is necessary for perfect cooking The wire gauge allows the fresh air to enter the oven without cooling it. The air passes through the gauge in jets or sprays, and by combining chemically with the food prevents shrinkage or loss of weight, and renders it easily digested and more nutri- tious. Fresh air is ss necessary in the cook ing of the food as it is in it's assimilation after it is eaten. aES5 S5b s4f
The Press., 1886-11-25

The death of Chester A. Arthur on Thurs day last was surprise, and yet not 9 sur- prise The public had sadly accepted the conclusion that fatal malady was at work upon the body of the esteemed ex-president, but hope had been fed by reports more cheer ing than the facts warranted, especially dur ing his summer stay at the Pequot
 7 It is mstter of history under what trying circumstances MT. Arthur took the presidency, with groundless prejudice against him felt by many of those who are influenced by newspapers Mir. Arthur, like many states men before and since his day, had been ma igned by the very papers that were later compelled to speak of him only in good words, "a class of papers which assume the part of sage mentors while assailing our best states men, often with only personal motives for cause. There are others to-day being slau- dered in like manner, who may hope, like MT. Arthur, to outlive the period of misrep- resentation.
 Gen. Arthur's career and life is well known to most readers of papers, and we shall not try to give even an outline in the brief space we could afford. As a citizen, statesman, in military and civil life, as g chief magistrate under most trying circumstances, he has al- ways been manly, courteous, prudent and honest. Under abuse he has been forbearing and self controlling, always honoring what ever position he has held.
The Press., 1886-11-25


 THIS paper will reach most of its readers on the day set apart for, Thanksgiving, which day will be duly observed in the usual way,
 most families sitting down to turkey dinner,
 editors regaling on codfsh, and everybody feeling thankful, but most of them too busy to express that emotion by attending the church services, for which the day was or iginaIly most especially set apart. The Giver of all blessings is supposed to take it for granted that everybody feels grateful for them, the evidence being the great exhibit given of absorbing these blessings. He who eats fair share of turkey and pie is duly grateful he who eats double portion doubly so; this is evidently the way the thing IS rated, and everybody is willing to express gratitude in the highest degree by such meth Ods s.f #A
The Press., 1886-11-25
nIsTRICT of Stafford, ss, Probate Court,

of Stafford, in said District deceased.
 The executOr having exhibit ed his administration count with said estate to this court for allowance Orde-ed-That the 2d day of December, 1886, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate Oce in Staff ford, be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account. with said eae and this court directs the execntor to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place by publishing this order in newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posing copy thepublc aign-post in the town of Stafford where the deceased last dwelt.
 JAMES F. .CHAMBERLIN, Judge.
The Press., 1886-11-25
50 and as at.. w5oIslais aad Rst.ilIDsalsr,
ORDER OF NOTICE -J Joseph TstrOultI

|nRDER OF NOTICE Joseph Tatroult Nb vn. Phabe Tatrouh. " F tFtgHflE z
 state of Connecticut, Holland County, ss., TollaH
 Upon the c6iipiSins ot tho said Joseph 1ass, praying for reasons therein set forth for dive nov pending before the Superior Court in and Holland County, to Do held on the 1st Tneeday Dccember, A. D. asee. ltF RI sN LII
 It appearing to, and being found ny the subncrihii authority that the said defendant is abernt from this state-gone to parts unknown, Thereforu ordered that notice of tho pendencyo said compslHt be given ly publishing this order in The Press, newspaper printed fn Stafford two weeks succeueivey, cOm~ mencing before the 18th day of Noveebcr A. n- issa. t7-sftsFt.a ERWIN Q. DHM0CkE.
 caerk Of the Superior ceurt for roiIsel eReaiy I
The Press., 1886-11-25

EOR SALE-Two pair of S-year-old Steers. 1 Inquire of E. A. BUCK & CO, Stafford Springs, or E. A. BUCK q CO, Wilimantic.
The Press., 1886-11-25
Diedl.

Norwich. 22d, by Rev. wm. s. Palmer D. D., c. Hubbard Davis. of Canterbury, and Hattie L. Sim mons, of Versailles, recently of Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1886-11-25

Hampden, 11th, William H. Hitchcock, 42
 Ellington, 18th, Susan Pinney, 80; 14th, John T Stebbins,19.
The Press., 1886-11-25
R0r1a.
Married.

Staffordville, 22d, son to A. H. Walker. Andover, daughter to L. T. Grant.
The Press., 1886-11-25

THE poodle aldermen of New York are in race for the benefits of clemency for squeal- ing. The facts given away are that 1S mem- bers, being just a majority, banded together to bag whatever of corruption money might be discerned in any job. In the case of the Broadway road they first ascertained what could be got then arranged to take $22,OOO apiece for their official votes. $25,O ,O00 was first wanted, but there was only a given sum in the whole affair, and some rascals outside of the board had to be seen. Later it was necessary to fix" other aldermen, to pass the franchise privilege over the mayors veto, and SIS, ,O00 was stipulated as the price to the noble 13, but most of them claim that they didn't finally get all this. .,
The Press., 1886-11-25

THE Knights of Labor are talking of com- batting their alleged oppressors at Chicago by cooperative competition. This is fair and legitimate method of warfare. If the ena- ploseas are getting too large profits at the ex- pense of the employees, let the employees go into the business themselves, do the work, manage the business, and pocket the profits as wages. This is the only way in which they can successfully control both sides of the is- sue between capital and labor
The Press., 1886-11-25
nea1ia of Ex.Preaident Arthnr.

JAMES MoLAUenI1N s soN, PUnI1sHERs. s1so per year. $1s5 when paid strictly in advance
The Press., 1886-11-25

NAT AsHING. --Mrs. HaAler will do fAun.
 " drg Work for ismillss or indIyidsais sa Der
The Press., 1886-11-25
THE VERY BEST lKE0wN REMEDY.
All ACUr THROAT AND, LUNG DisEASrs,
.DR. J. H. HER0'S COUGH SYRUP,

"Dr, Hcro's Cough Syrup is the best ever tried. JAMES PICKUP, Editor Spencer (Mass.) Sun. e
The Press., 1886-11-25
In order to make room for an Imnaa
 Line of Holiday GoOds,


 fer during this month .rr
 Hundreds of UnappFoachable I4I ass Bargains In every department. Here are few samples; Misses School CIoalxs, sizes to 10 yrs, closing out at S4.50 and SC, former prices $8 to $15, fIr.mm ChfIdren's Wool Dresses, $2.BO to close out, former price $4.5o to $l0,00. Trimmings, Chenille Fringes and MarabOutS. Your choice at 6oc per yd, former price 75c 10 @. ss Heavy Cloth Gloves, 25c per pair re- duced from 50e to 62Ac. R2hs Ladies' Night Dresses m 800, 7sc, and $I50, all made from best Inateriai and in the best manner, very much under regular prices.
 Great Bargains in Drawers, ChemIses, Skirts, and Corset Covers, Corsets-5O0 Bone Corsets at &1. 50, regular price $2.50. We offer the best 50c Corset French Embroidered Linen Collars 15c, reduced from 3Sc and 50c. Ladies' Black Jerseys, fine qualities, pricea to close from &l s50 to $3, formor prices $2.50 to $4.5O.
 1000 dog. Linen .Handkerchtefs, l Hem-Sttched, Embroidered, Plain and Printed. Great Bargains in Handkerohiefs from now until Christmas. f fffr
 w. ID. KINSMAN.
The Press., 1886-11-25
Hue gress,

Tharsaay Evenang, Nov. a5, lss8.