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The Press., 1886-08-19

For several years past the children, grandchildren, and reat-grandsOhildren of Mr. and Mrs. w ales Presbrey have been in the habit of holding family reunion at the home of the aged couple, in Mansfield. some tune in the month of August. TlisxEaar oRing to Prasheys Feeble stdte 6I therS hnong tha acens nsikht be the last reunion with him on earth, feal soon verified The reunion was held on Wednesday of last week, and on the same evening the aged patriarch, now 86 years old;swss striekesR with ashack and died 9n
 fieiay m6 6IkI ahd dn Sand the relA
 tives again assembled for the sad rites oi burial MT. Presbrey was native of Will
 lington, from which town he removed tc Mansfield RaAfew sehrs Sgo. A It was the father of nine children, seven of whom survive him, all of whom were at the re
 union, except one son, Rev. A. A. Pres
 brey, now living in Florida. One dangh+ ter, Mrs. H. F. McCnllum, is living 1T Mansfield, another, Mrs. Calvin Eaton, al Stafford Springs; three sons live in Rock vile, and the other in Massachusetts
 There were present in all about 60 de scendants
The Press., 1886-08-19

[ q he 7tI 10th and s7Eh
 ttA feg hts citation. The se1El eagIa bR NaR orla sw Haven H lGaSd aSd Hartford railroad at 6.45 p. m., on Mon. day, October 4th. The train will run to the New Haven steamboat dock, where steamer twill be taken for New York, giEs.e ppHe nity afn9a Els rests
 H sb s \ asB 3bd GE0hs ~|11 thence be taken to the Pennsylvania rail- raaa NpigrA ak ,IsrsAys sCitYHhy1 the annex boat. There provision will be made Do furpisA bleakfast tp these that desire, aftPr whfeh N eciaI 5k ssasI sill 1BbsaNAR Ever the Pennsylvania railroad for Getteysburg 1t F9sp' clock A stop for dinner will he made at RAihdelp phi1 aud sosne ely way of Harrisburg, the train will reach GettJs. bEsgJ s5q1t f.e9pa RetnRing, the. special train viii leave GettysDHrg at as m. on Friday, October 9th, and with a 4stlisabR stop for s&ARaa Sill aiARdlA New York about 4.3O The returning boat ioI New Haven leaves at z1 p. m., giving ek-' c1 AA Rours i NQrk, Ell Id ea1 4y, 4sy, return by any regular train till October aash, 0BaasS NisAi 8 stop en route.
 Each excursionist will be furnished with certiicase shy IAss asAaEaittss essd suite able badge. Each person VIII purchase bisy PWp tickets iapd pay his own billssI &ofkkA cal8 6cates being entitled to the following rates Springfield to New Haven, round trip $1.55; New Haven boat, round trip, including berth, $1.5O ;
The Press., 1886-08-19
The BEST FOOD to be used In e0nneetiOn with PARTIAL NURSING,
H,HE Most Successful stSssa df Il PREPARED FOOT
AiaaE7e FOR roR4n NEW i W wa-goRS INFANTS.

No other food answers so perfectly in such cases. It causes no disturbance of digestion and will be relished by the child.
The Press., 1886-08-19

HALE'S HONEY is the best Cough Cure, 25 tOa., s1. GLENN'S SULPHUR SOAP heals and beautihes, 25c. GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns & Buhions, 25c.
 H1LL'sHAIR & &WHISKER DYEABiack & Brown, soc.
 PIXIES To0THkcHE DRoPS cure in Minute, 25c. DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS are a sure cure. 5Oc.
The Press., 1886-08-19

"Sam" Jones is evidently making himself tsoId" with the boys and girls out west. ett Any, father at the table" he said the other day, 'who will palm off the neck or the back of efaaehiGkenaupon his children, is nota Christ ian." 'Sam" has been there himself in his Eyoaath..lraza1,gl 3.s,,,s 4sss q ,.-ts ;4s.a14sn
The Press., 1886-08-19

AN IDEAI. SUMMER HOTEL. -tIf were planning 8 summer hotel, !" observed @ tsomrwhat cynical but most observaat old gentleman once, when this topic WAS un- der discussion, "I would give especial attention to opportunities for hirtations. There should be no end of windows and hooks curtained of. small balconies a d cushioned seats, and all adapted to the acc c0mmodation of two, and of no more. This should be special feature. and there would be DO need to advertise it. After the first season every young man and every society girl would know all about it, and that would insure the success of the honse" 1" s 'Es
 The old gentlemans remarks were re- ceived as mere jest, but in point of fact, it may be doubted whether they were not und rlaid by aipretty substantial founda. tion of fact In these days it is pretty apt to be the young people who decide the choice of location for the summer, and with the eyouhg people it is precisely those things which seem to their elders frivolous which count most heavily. tH .-
 It might also be an excellent thing if m Inayers of summer hotels would have print, d for jadieious distribution conR- dentiat circular giving an texaDta and reli- able statement ofthe age, fortune, dispo- sition and prospects of such marriageable persons iof both sexes as take up! their abode for the season in any given, house. The hotel that could boast of two or three heiresses would, by thus letting the fact be known, secure for itself a supply of young men while.the establishment that could show wealthy and desirable young men would be sure of:,the patronage of mothers and chaperones with damsels for sade.--FgorGdG Herald. a'ss.ara i-, g tGf
 The Vice-President of the City Brewery, MT. J. He mus, of Louisville, Ky, was en- tire y cured in one week of a severe attack of rheumatism by St Jacobs Oil.
 How OFTEN we see some young man who has squanderedi his money and ruined his health by excesses, and before 30 years of age. is an all broken down and played out man In all such cases I prescribe nature's tonic and nervine, Sulphur Bitters. They supply fo for the brain, strengthen the nerves. and are successful in nine cases out of ten. .- Old Physie,an. 1t f' ''-'e' '..- "'
The Press., 1886-08-19

Ayers Ague Cure is an antidote for malaria and all malarial diseases, whether generated by swamp or sewer Neither qdinine, ar senic, nor any other injurious drug enters in to the competition of this remedy. War ranted to cure fever aud ague. 93l3
The Press., 1886-08-19

s.sThe Washington has been making some 1derful scores lately" remarks the Critic. But un4tunately the 2multuous applause all went s2 the other side. E..
The Press., 1886-08-19

As information is called for, we win say that the fall term and the school year at Storrs agricultural school begins Sept embraces 6nd5 pfactiSaf and scie1tiic n agToh1- ture and horticulture, subservient to which are taught chemistry, natural philosophy, farm mechanics, botany, geometry, Zool- ogy, geology, physiology, farm accounts, stock breeding, milk production and Eng fish; taking up first general principles, next application to practical agriculture. On the faTpa4of q TO acres gre taught the nA Atural aPpliq6tions. of the Principles taught in 4Bhe Aelass@Eo6ma GEachS Student is assigned portions of farm work, with frequent alternations of these, as chores, milking, care of stock, driving oxen and horses, and field work. The school has good cabinets of rocks, ores, etc., skele- tons of domestic animals, insects, also 3 library of over 1000 standard works.
 |6ClApplicants for admission must be at least 15 years of age ''whose parents are citizens of the state," and must bring a certificate of good moral character from 8 clergyman or member of the board of school visitors of the town where they re- side. They must be able to read and write ordinary English, and be familiar with simple arithmetic and have fair howleage of geosFaply and U. S. history. Bates sbf tuition Ere $lQ ger term, or $25 Fer year. Arran lem snts are made for re-
 altting this \chakge In. worthy cases 0f those not able to pay for it. Good board, including washing, fuel and lights, pro vided as cheaply as possible, being av- eraged at cost among the pupils at close of each term. In the past this cost has averaged about 8. 50 per week. Text boQks furnished ataeost During the fall and winteE terms pupils will give three hours daily tufarm work and six to study, the Nlabefatofy and recitations. During the spring term five hours daily of farm practice work are required, and five of school work. Extra labor will be paid for, and furnished those needing such aid to meet expenses, so far as practicable. Fur ther information can be got by sending for prospectus. Address Storrs Agricul- tpral School, Mansfield, Conn.
The Press., 1886-08-19
A Perfect Nutrient for INVALIDs

in either Chronic or Acute Cases. l., Hundreds of, physicians testify. to it's great l;Ealziess Its will be retained when even lime s&ater- and6nnilksis reiscted by the stomach. f hi dgsppstGs and in all wasting diseases it has proved the most nutritious and palatab able and
 atsfhe same tinbs the most economical of Foods h For an infant may be made s1
The Press., 1886-08-19
A SURE PREVENTIVE and CURE fer
 CHOLERA INFANTUM.

By the use of this pyedigestsd and easily as- simulated Food, fatal results in this dreaded disease can be surely prevented.
The Press., 1886-08-19

A CARD To all who are suffering from the error ahdIndiscretons of youth, nervous weakness, early decay loss of manhood, &c., will send recipe that will cure you, free of charge This great remedy was discovered by 2 missionary in South America. Send self-addressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph T. h. man, Station D. New York City. si
The Press., 1886-08-19

Food for the brain and nerves that will in yigofate the body without intoxicating, is what we need in these days of rush and worry Pafkef's Tonic restores the vital en- ergies, soothes the nerves, and brings good health quicker than anything you can use.
The Press., 1886-08-19

r. The Vice-President of the City, Brewery,
 MT. J. He'mus, of Louisville, Ky, was en- tire'y cured in one week of severe attack of
 rheumatism by St. Jacobs Oil.
The Press., 1886-08-19

a .a.lBo Bo,sMN EAksA FOR @lsoo. ' Soldaby Druggists s255e.s 50c., $lsOOsAA
 "A vafuable pamphlAtt, entitled Medical Opinions on the Nutrition of Infants and In Galide,l' sent, free on applicati0ng a sgfsE
 Wells, Riehardson q Go, Burlington, ,aYt
The Press., 1886-08-19

L1RESH Hungarian and Golden Millet, and I all Grass Seeds, at R. s. COMPRISES, success sor to Geo. 0. Cleayeland.
The Press., 1886-08-19

PREPARED
 DR. J. C. AVER & CO, Lowell, Mass, U. A.. .-,.l .t S H .f by all Druggists .."r + a-s. i" .t."N
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12
Active, Pushing and Reliable.

n. II. Traver can always be relied
upon TO carry in stock the purest and
best goods, and sustain the reputation
of being active, pushing and reliable.
by recommending articles with we'll
established merit and such as are pop
ular. Having the agency for the cele-
brated DIR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, COLDS and coughs, will
sell it on positive guarantee. 1t will
surely cure any and every affection of
throat, lungs, or chest. and in order
to prove our claim, we ask you to call
and get Trial Bottle Free.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12

As will be noted by reference to the
proceedings of the Republican County
Convention, a resolution was unani-
mously adopted instructing delegates
to vote for the denomination of Hon.
d. p. Markey, as our representative in
the legislature. As one or two parties
have been circulating the report in ad-
joining counties that Mr.. Marley
would not receive the support of his
own county. we are glad to state that
this report is wholly without fodnda-
ton, as MFR. Marlseyis official aots Ms
legislator have been satisfactory to the
people of Ogemaw county and they
believe almost to a man that he is just
ly deserving of the denomination and
reelection to the honor of that po-
sitIon which he has filled creditnbly for
this district as well as this county
Ogema,o Co. Herald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12

1t will take change of but nine
teen members of the House to put the
republicans in control Of the Fiftieth
Congress, and we have much faith
that this change can and will be
brought about ut the fall election.
The redistricting of Ohio gives the re-
publicans four more seats, and there
are good grounds for believing we will
gain two or three in Michigan, Wiscon-
sin, Iowa, one or two In Illinois, one
in Pennsylvania, two in Massachusetts,,
one in Connecticut and two in New
York. The utter lack of business
sense displayed by the Bourbon MAORI
ty at this session has Disguised the na-
ton, and it is ready to change. Blade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12

The attitude of the democratic press
at present, when contrasted with their
utterances in the past, is most ludic
rous For years they have denounced
the republican party for keeping sur
plus la the treasury vaults. Now that
Congress has resolved that this SUR
plus shall be applied towards the re-
duction of the public debt, these same
organs came out with long articles re-
monstrating against a scheme $50 vi
cious and SO ontagonistIc to sound
public policy"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12
POLITICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
Republican state Convention

A Republican State Convention, to
nominate candidates for State officers,
and Tor the transaction of other bust
ness. will be held at Powers Opera
House, in the city of Grand Rapids,
commencing at o'clock p. m. on
Wednesday, the 2Sth day of August,
1886.
In accordance with n resolution adopt
ed at Grand Rapids, May 10, 1876, every
county will be entitled to one delegate
for each 500 of the total vote cast for
Governor, at the last State election
Gin 1884, and one additional delegate
for every fraction OF 300 votes, but
each organized county will be entitled
to at least one delegate. Under reso-
luton of 1853, no delegate will be en-
titled to n seat who does not reside in
the county he proposes to represent.
In accordance with resolution adopt
ed at n meeting Of the State Conven-
ton, at Detroit, June 23d. 1850, the
-.eeretary of each county convention
is requested to forward to the secretary
of the State Central Committee, by
the earliest mail, after the delegates to
the State Convention are chosen, a
certified list of such delegates as are
entitled to sit in the State Convention.
PHILIP Il. VAN ZILE,
A. w. SMITH, CHAIRMAN.
Sanratarv
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12
Wonderful Cures.

N. H. Traver, Retail Druggist at
Grayling, Crawford Co. Mich. says:
Il have been selling DIR. Kings
New Discovery, Electric Bitters and
Bucklin's Arnica Salve for six years.
Have never handled remedies that sell
as we'll, or give such universal salts
faction. There have been some won
derful cures effected by these medi-
cines In this city. Several cases of
pronounced Consumption have been
entirely cured by use of few bottles
of DIR. Kings New Discovery. taken
in connection with Electric Bittprs.
We guarantee them always. Sold by
". ". TRkvER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12

The editor of the Atlanta Tribune
says he wishes he was "a poet, like
the editor of the Independent" We
are not selfish at all, Bro, and we will
help you all we can-we wish you
were, too. But it seems that the
great Creator has ordained that you
slonld be otherwise. Calm yourself
and be of good cheer. -Otsego Inde.
pendent. We did not know that the
Almighty ever made any insists or
mistakes.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12

The Port Huron Tribune, says: eve
are pleased to note the Improved APP
pearance Of the Detroit Tribune. and
tho greater change in the editorial and
news departments. IL looks very
much as though the republicans of
Michigan would have an organ, and
one that would command respect
May success crown the efforts of Its
able managers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12
Mortgage Sale.

nEFAULT having been made, for
- more than thirty day S in the pay
ment of interest due upon certain
mortgage. dated the Sd. day of De-
ceinber 1888, executed by Silas G.. Bush
to William Corning and recorded in
the Office of the Register of Deeds for
the County of Crawford and State of
Michigan, IN Liber "a" of mortgages
on pages 1862 and 1868, on the fourth
day of December 1883, and by reason
of which default said mortgage has
elected and declared the whole of the
principal sum, secured by said mort
gage, due and payable edately !;
and, whereas, there is claimed to be
due for principal. interest and exchange
at the date hereof the sum of 1888. IS
and for taxes for the year 1885. paid by
said mortgage, the sum of $7,04 be-
sides $500 Attorneys fee. provided
by law, and no suit or proceedings at
law or in equity having been institut-
ed to recover said debt or any part
thereof, whereby the power of sale
contained i'm said mortgage has be-
come operative.
Now, therefore notice is hereby Civ
en- that the said mortgage will be fore.
closed by sale of the mortgaged
premises at public vendue to the high
est bidder, ut the front door of the
Court House in the Village of Gray
ling, (Which is the place for holding
the Circuit Cohrt for the County Of
Crawford on Saturday the 9TH day of
August, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
of that day, which said mortgaged
premises are described as follows TO
wit: the east half of the north east
quarter of section twenty-four. in
township twenty-five. north of range
four, west, Crawford County, Michi-
gan.
Dated this 9TH day of May. 1886.
WILLIAM CORNING,
HARLAN p. SMITH. MoRTGAaEE.
Attorney for Mortgage.
May 18th, w13.
Sale In above case has been adjourn
ed until Saturday. August 18th, at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ on account of lack of
bidders. JOHN L. HUM,
Sheriff of Crawford Co., Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12
Mortgage Sale.

nEFAUJT having been made. for more than
II thirty days in the payment of interest due
upon certain mortgage. dated the LIST. day of
November 1894, executed 10y Villain ID. Tarbell
aud Sephrona y. Tarbel Co William Corning and
recorded in the office of Register Of Deeds for
the County of Crawford State of Michigan In
Liber A" OF mortgages on page 4S3 on the 7th
day of November lHSi. and by reason Of which
DEFAULT said mortGagee has elected and declared
the whole OF the principal sum, secured by said
mortgage due and payable Immediately and
whereas there is claimed to be due for principal
interest and exchange at the date hereof the sum
OF SS19 az aud for taxes for the year 1885 the sum
of S3 66, paid by said mortgagee besides S25 for
Attorneys fee provided by law. and no suit or
proceedings at law or in equity having been in
stituted to recover the said debt or any part
thereof. whereby the power of sale contained
in said mortgage has become operative,
Now therefore notice is hereby given that the
said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the
.mortgaged premises at public yendue, TO the
House in the Village of Grayling that being the
Mace for holding the Circuit Court for the COun-
~ OF Crawford on Saturday the 21st day OF
lgust 1886, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon Of that
day. which said mortgaged premises are describ.
ed as follows, to wit: the east half of the south
east quarter of section two, and southeast quar-.
ter of southwest quarter of section three town
twenty-six. north Of range three west. and the
northwest quarter OF the northeast quarter OF
section two. town twenty. six. north range two
west, Crawford County, Michigan.
Dated this Goth day of May 1876.
HARLAN p SMITH MoRTGA0EE
Attorney for Mortgagee.
May 9th. w13.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12

The Albion Recorder says Il is not
for local option, but is for prohibition
pnre and simple, but it asks: IF
local option is a good thing in Georgia,
why does the mention of the measure
throw the third party temperance peo-
pie of Michigan into chill? There is
something about this condition of
things which leeds explaining, and il
really looks TO us rs If some of the
assistant democrats who are engineer
ing it were liable to detection
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12

The "unlucky" Friday figures more
conspiciously this year than any of the
other days. The year began on Fri
day and will end on Friday thus ma K
ing fifty-three of these unlucky" days
for 1886. Four of the months have
five FRIDAYS each; five of the changes
of the moon occurs on Friday; and the
longest as well as the shortest day of
the year is Friday. Here is an opror.
tunity for the superstitious to prognos-
ticate.- .Er.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN. -.
County OF Crawford OF

OOunty OI
T session of the Probate Court for the
n County OF Crawford holden at the Probate
ONCE, in the Village Of Grayllng on Tuesday the
third day OF August In the year one thousand
eight hundred and eight six.
Present, Wellington PATTERSON Judge of Pro-
bate.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Nettie A. Put
nam deceased. On reading and filing the petition
duly verified, OF Andrew IL Marsh, admiuistra-
tor OF said Estate praying that for certain rea :
sons therein set forth for the time for settling
said estate and prying the debtsof said deceased
may be extended one year from the date hereof
1hereupon II Is Ordered. That Monday the I'D.
day Of August at nine O'Clock In the forenoon. be
assigned for the hearing Of said petition. and
that the heirs at law Of said deceased, and ali
persons interested In said estate. required to
appear at session OF said Court. then to be hold
en- at the Probate once. in the Village of Gray
ling and show cause II there he any, why the
prayer Of the petitioner should not be granted:
And 70 In further ordered that said petitioner give
notice o. the persons interested in said estate Of
Che pendency OF said petition and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this order 20 be pub
hshed I'm the Crawford Avalanche. a newspaper
printed and circulated I'm said County OF Craw-
ford. three successive weeks previous TO said day
Of bearing.
WELLINGTON PATTERSON,
July Sth vs. Judge Of Probate.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-08-12

nEFAULT having been made for more than
~ thirty days in the payment Of Interest over
due and payable on a mortgage datsx Dccem-
Der 9TH. 1870 made By Edward w. Grewitt %
William r. McLareu, and recorded In thcofnce OF
the Register OF Deeds for the County OF Crawford
In the State Of Michigan. ON tho s6th day OF De-
cember, 1898. la Libef A OF mortgages on pages
b13 Ssi and go. for which default the said vii.
liam II. McLaren, by virtue of the tight given
him by the said mortgage. has made and hereby
makes the whole principal sum of said mort
gage and tine interest accrued the con, now due
and payable. and on which mortgage there Is
claimed 10 be due at the date OF this notice,
three hundred aud ninety seven dollars and
eighteen cents lS3gs. i6 and no suit or procee d.
ings at law having been instituted 70 recover the
amount secured by said mortgage or any part
thereof; Notice Is therefore hereby given. that
on the sth day OF November. 1885 at O'Clock In
the Afternoon, there VIII be sold at the front
County OF Crawford and State OF Michigan.
fsaid Court House being the building In which
the Circuit Court for the County OF Crawford
Is heidi at public vendue 20 the highest bidder,
the premises described Ia said mortgage or so
much therof as may be necessary 10 satisfy the
amount due thereon and the costs and expens-
es allowed by law; said premises being situate In
the Townshipof South Branch, In the County OF
Crawford and State of Michigan known and do
scribed as the west half OF the southeast quar-
ter of section thirty 1901 In township twenty i've
t25l north OF range two III west.
Dated August 10TH 1885,
WILLIAM r. McCLAREN,
WIN. S. THOMAS, MoRToAoEE.
Atty for Mortgage.
Aug 18th Wis.,