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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

Judging from the enthusiastic gath
ering of republicans at their Detroit
banquet, the &. o. p. has not as vet
given up Michigan as lost. The recent
Eleventh district contest has, howev.
err, opened their eyes to the fact that
hard work will be-requlred to keep her
in her ranks, and as a result the com
ing campaign will be An unusually
hard one. Port Huron Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

In order to make Delaware a demo-
cratic state, beyond all question, 300
republican citizens of Wilmington have
been disfranchised. Democratic as
SCISSORS and democratic policemen man
aged to exclude them from enrolment
by sharp practice, and even actual
force. The democratic party seems to
have practically adopted the policy OF
keeping in power by fraud rather than
by the vote of the people. Whenever
IL gets itself intrenched in office, Il
tries to perpetuate its lease of power
by scoundrelism. The same eaine was
tried in Ohio in 1856, but Il wouldn'i
work. The same may also be said Of
Indiana. Blade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

The Chicago Journal feels called up
on to say "Gen. Sheridan says he
doesn't want TO run for president, and
will not, and Senator Sherman says he
doesn't care whether he (Sberman)
shall be nominated or not. The field
may be left clear before the meeting of
the convention for Robert t. Lincoln.
How would Lincoln and Hawley do
for team?"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

Senator Stockbridge, of Michigan,
is somewhat of wag He was sit
ing in his committee room the other
day when one of those fellows who
are always demanding documents
came in. The caller had secured al
most every book, pamphlet and bill
which the government magnanimously
prints and gives away. But he still
longed for more.
II am very anxious, said he, ito
secure a copy of the Constitution of
the United States. Could enlist
your help, senator2"
"Why, certainly; but it would be use
less. The effort will be futile"
''Indeed; and whyr
"Well, you see. there were so many
demands from people like yourself for
copies of this work that the supply
nearly ran out. There was only one
copy left, and the president has just
sent that to the Pope" -Ne,o YoSk
tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

LAND OFFICE, REKD Cry.
Mich, Jan. 14th. 1888.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the following
- named settler has filed notice Of his inten-
ton TO make final proof Of his claim. and that
said proof will he made before the Clerk Of
the Circuit Court for Crawford County at Gray.
ling Mich. on February eth 0ss. viz; julius
Perry, Homestead app. No. 1898 for the W "a
OF N Il VI Sec. "a. II. IS r west
He names the Following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon. anf cultivation Of.
said land via. William Raymond. Thadducs IL
Hastings and Luke Bosom Of Wellington II @
and Wellington patterson Of Crawling y o.
NATHANIEL CLARK,
Jan. IL, 'ss.ws, RsoisTER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01
The Only Line That Gets There


1t has been well said by a distin-
guished writer that 1.-THE Michigan
Central is the only Niagara Falls
Route in the country"
1t is the only railroad that runs di-
rectly by the falls and stops its trains
at a point fsaIn uIiioh all parts of the
falls and the rapids are in full view.
From this point, called Falls View, the
scene from the Michigan Central train,
whether in its winter setting of crys-
tai, or its summer setting of emerald,
is one of exampled grandeur and sub
Unity. As tits on the direct route to
New York, Boston, and New England,
no east-bound traveller should fail to
take advantage of it.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

There is more grumbling than ever
about the inefIiciency of the postal
service. The postofflce department
at Washington must be fully cogDi-
zant of this, and, now that there are
no important elections close at hand to
be looked after, it is no more than fair
that some attention should be given
by the authorities to the many com
plants fIed, or at least reported. :
Detroit Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01
The American Agriculturist

For March, 1883, presents a life-like
portrait of the late Hon. David w.
Judd, together with sketch of his life (;
another page is devoted to an obituary
and portrait of Prof Asa Gray full
page engraving (by Mueller) represent
ing springs awakening appears as
frontispiece. Among other notable
illustrations are group of Berkshire
Swine; Leicester Wethers; the Messen-
ger Stallion Bermuda; West Highland
Cattle; typical Setter Dog; the new
Downy Fowls; Plans of Buildings !;
new fruits and plants, implements,
household ornaments and convenien-
ces, etc. A. b. Allen, Joseph Harris,
Seth Green, Prof. Chas. Il. Bossey, A.
8. Fuller. WIN. Cliff, DIR. Geo. Thur
Der, G. p. Dewey, John J. Mills, DIR.
f. M. Hexamer, and fifty other we'll
known writer's, contribute to this mum
Der, which in attractive appearance as
well as in the quality Of its reading
matter, is second to none of its prede-
cessors. Price 81, 80 per year, English,
or German; single numbers, IS cents.
Address American dgricxlturist, 751
J Broadway, N. Y.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

The revised civil service rules do not
require reasons to be given for the dis
missal of government clerks. 1t shows
the real strength of the feeling among
the people in favor of civil service re-
form, that the democrats dare not re-
peal the law. They are trying to twist
the rules SD as to neutralize the law,
as far as possible. but they dare not
attack the latter openly. BLADE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

There is steady turning of repubIi-
can sentiment from individal candi-
dates for the presidency to who ever
can bring victory under his leadership.
They are for republican president,
without caring how he spells his name
or where he was born. Any change is
preferable to continuing the present
monkeys paw" in power.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

Hon. d. p. Marley was honored by
the republicans of the State, with the
position of temporary and permanent
Chairman of the State Convention,
which met in Detroit "Wednesday, to
organize State Republican League.
Mr.. Marley filed the position very ac-
ceptably and is an excellent presiding
officer Vest Branch Times.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01
Bucklin,s Arnica salve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores. letter. Chapped
Hends, 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 rs cents per box.
For sale by N. II. TRAvER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

DEFAULT having been made for more than
~ thirty days in the payment Of interest over
due and payable on mortgage dated Oct. 18th.
1886, made by William A. Reed and wife TO viii
II an r. McLaren. and recorded In the Office Of
the Register of Deeds for the County of Crawford,
in the State of Michigan, on the s4th day of
April 1885, in Liber A of mortgages. on page 594,
for which default the said William X. McLaren.
by virtue OF the right given him by the said mort
gage has made and hereby makes the whole
principal sum of said mortgage and the interest
accrued thereon. ow due and payable and on
which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the
date of this notice. two hundred and thirteen
dollars and twenty-five cents lS2i3 ~; aud no
suit or proceedings at law having been instituted
to recover the amount secured by said mortgage,
any part thereof:
Notice is therefore hereby given, that
on the 2lth day of March 1889, at O'Clock In the
afternoon there will be sold at the front door of
he Court House ia aTayling. I'm the County of
Crawford and state of Michigan. lsaid Court
House Being the building In which the Circuit
Court for the County of Crawford Is heidi al
public vendue TO the highest bidder. the premis.
es described in said mortgage. much there
of as may be necessary TO satisfy the amount
due thereon, and the costs and expenses allowed
tby law. Said premises being situate IN the town.
ship of Center Plains, in the County of Crawford
and State Of Michigan, known and described rs
the north east quarter Of section eighteen lI6l In
township twenty five Isl north OF range thneeis
Dated Dec. 18th 1887. ~
WILLIAM r McIAREN,
WIN. $ THOMAS. MoRroAoEE.
Atty for Mortgagee.
Dec. 10. ~ VIA
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

npUD Sea Wonders exist in thousands
UnhE forms, hrt are surpassed by the marvels
OF invention. Those who are in need Of profta-
bic w,rk that can be done while living at horne
should at once send their address TO Haett q
from 81 10 per day aud upwards wherever
they live. You are started free. Capital not re-
qulred. Some have made over $50 In O single
day at this work. All succeed,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

The Inlay city optic is preparing to
illustrate its columns with ths pictures
of delinquent subscribers. The man
who would cheat country editor out
of his hard-earned $3.50, must be
worth looking at as a specimen of nat
ural history. Has the AVALANCHE
any such subscribers2
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01
seymOur's majority is 4os-

Up at Bessemer the Breen men made
desperate effort to beat Seymour by
getting out bogus tickets, that as de-
scribed were we'll calculated to deceive
the ordinary voter. There were three
kinds Of them. Detroit Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

Just keep your eye on Judge Gresh-
am. If you please. His presidential
boom is not as clamorous as Shermans'
but has started for Chicago and will
reach that city in time for the republi-
Uur, convention - WetO York Herald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

The Free Press didn't like Gen. Ben.
Harrison's banquet speech. The Free
Press is hard to please. 1t didn't like
any of the speeches made in 1861 in
favor OF defending the union; it threat
ened a fire in the rear when the loyal
sons of the north applauded those
speeches and marched to the front to
save the old flag; it frantically howls
now when honest men protest against
the political outrages in the south by
which the republicans of that section
are deprived of their rightful represen-
tation in the national congress. 1t is
the same old smooth-bore firing in the
rear-always in the rear.-Det 7rib.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-01

1t seems to us that the only thing
that could put New Jerseys electoral
vote IN the republican column would
be the nomination of free trade can
didate by the democratic national con-
yention. -NelD York Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Betsy Jane she lowed that when she
married man he had to be man all
over, inside and out, and so he got to
fighting on her account.
But these old times are gone-gone
never to return. Even the preachers
who used to take off their coats in the
pulpit have conformed to more polite
customs. Their sing-song sermons are
heard no more-nor the nasal attach
ments that were something between a
shuttle and snort. Old Father Dan
nelly and his wooden leg are dead
and so is old Barny Pace, who said to
the Rome girl who went out to hear
him just for the fun of the thing:
III that town gal with the
green bonnet on her head and the
DEVILS martingales around her neck
and his stirrups in her ears, don't quit
her gigglin' I will pint her out to the
congregation" We have more man.
ners now, though our morals may be at
q Observation-Disclosures Constitution.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

In 1850 Gen. Sherman. then Lieut..
Sherman, was in Washington for O
short time, says the Youths Companion.
and learning that Webster was 90
make q speech in the senate was ex-
tremely anxious to hear him. On
fastening to the capitol. however, he
found the galleries crowded, and seems
ed likely to lose the only opportunity
he would ever have of listening to the
famous orator. Finally he sent in his
card to Senator Corwin, whom he had
met on several occasions and said to
him when he appeared:
':Mr. Corwin, am very anxious Co
hear MIR. Webster speak today"
We'll. why don't you go into Che
gallery?"
told him the galleries were already
full and running over. and explained
that 1 wanted him to take me on the
door of the senate; that had ofteE
seen persons here no better entitled to
the privilege than 1.
'.Are you foreign ambassadors He
asked.
'No."
-.:Ase ..Ac you the governor of statefN
Are you a member of the othds
house?"
Certainly not"
Have you ever had vote of thanks
by name?"
Mo-.
''Well. these are the only privileged
persons"
then told him he knew well enough
who was, and that if he chose he
could take me in.
"Have you any impudence?" he dee
manded. do you think You could
become so interested in my coversa-
ton as not to notice the loorkeeper?"
told him there wasn't the least
doubt of it, If he would tell me one of
his funny stories. Upon that he took
my arm and led me turn in the vesti-
bule. talking about some Indifferent
matter. but all the time directing my
looks to his left hand. toward which
he was gesticulating with his right.
In this manner we approached the
dO0rkeeper, who began asking me,
Foreign ambassador? Governor of O
state? Member of congress?n
But caught Corwin's eye, WHICH
said plainly. Don't mind him; bay at
tention to me- and in this way 90
entered the senate chamber by a side
door.
Once in Corwin said, Now y6u can
take care Of yourself" and thanked
him cordially. found seat close be-
hind Mr.. Webster and near Gen. Scott
and heard the whole Of the speech.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

QUAY, the chairman Of the republi-
can national committee, is said to have
won e10O, 600 betting on the election.
And how you fellows will probably see
what kind of influences you were as
sisting when you voted for high protec-
tion and the republican ticket. Quay
and his sort, who risked millions Of
dollars on the election of Harrison
would naturally spend lots of Doodle
to win the election, and the masses of
the people did not vote 30 much for
what they thought right as for what
Quay and the rest Of the managers
wanted 10 bring about to their own
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

II DOES not make much difference
whether you own your house or have
one little room in that house, you can
make that one little room a true home
to you. You can people it with moods;
you can turn to it with such sweet fam
cies that it will be fairly luminous with
their presence, and it win be to you
the very perfection of home. You
should always treat others with c0urte-
sy; it is often not so difficult to love as
to be courteous
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

A MINISTER was questioning his Sum
day-school about the e'story Of Eutyehuss
the young man who, while listening to
the preaching of the Apostle Paul, fell
asleep, and falling down was taken up
dead. "What," said the preacher, s.'do
you learn from this solemn event?T
Then the reply from little girl came
pat and prompt: please, sir, minis
ters should learn not to preach too
long sermons" That little girls head
was level. :
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Groom Tin suburban village)-We
are looking for a small house; one
about big enough for q young couple.
Agent-Tes, sir. Would you like a
twin cottage? ide-Horrors! N6.-
Philadelphia Record
Restaurant waiter Ito departing Gus
toner. who has failed 20 give. him the
accustomed tip)-'Youu not forget
me, will you7" Misery party-"No,
intlsed III write you = letter when 1
get home n.It1ks Sff3az9s.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

DURING Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday of last week west bound trains
over the Santa Fe were delayed, some
of them twenty-four hours, by heavy
snow and wind storm. Snow fell to
depth of two inches on the level, and a
heavy gale drifted all cuts full and
blew telegraph poles down and across
the track. The storm reached as far
west as Hutchinson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

TIE Kansas City NM,ss says we lost
the battle this year through gross
ignorance-ignoranoe Of the men who
voted the republican ticket and thus
voted for the high protection which Is
rapidly running the great west and
building up monied aristocracy in
the east.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

THE republican party will now have
an opportunity to CARY out the prom
ise Of its platform, and ''paint bright
red the poor mans nose while keeping
the tax upon his Clothes" Quite con.
soling, il it not? Just at the approach
Of winter, too, when something more
substantial is needed by tho poor Of
America.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

THURSDAY, November 29th, has been
named by the president as Thanksgiv-
ing day. Some of us democrats ought
to be thankful that the republicans let
US still live and pay allegiance to the
American flag. The republicans are
or will be very thankful that they can
give Jim Blaine another chance to
show his hand in state affairs. for Jim
will do it without doubt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

o. Now BOYS reduce that surplus! We
have all heard how you were going to
do it, and we know you viii have your
own way about it; and it may be =
good enough way; only. don't depart
from the plans you have laid down;
don't adopt the plans our fellows have
mapped out, even though those plans
might be more to the liking Of the
people The new west is young, and
gritty, and can stand few years more
of nigh protection disk it out to her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

To THE newly elected county officers
we offer congratulations. We acknowl-
edge that they fought hard and now
they have won we submit gracefully to
defeat. The DEMOCRAT and its editor
used every honorable means to defeat
them and secure the election Of the
democratic candidates, everyone OF
whom are capable and honorable gen.
tlemen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

As WE did not find merchant tai
lor who would give us a stand of for a
suit of clothes with sufficient tone to go
with silk hat, we have concluded to
put up little longer with common
hand-me-downs, and have ordered the
silk hat for Walt. Cornell. There is
nothing small about we democrats but
our pocketbooks the number Of
our majority in some places.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

MRs.HALLoCK, of Milton, New York,
one summer cleared q 800 from Eve
acres Of raspberries with but four
months work. She paid men for set
ting out the plants, and women and
children for picking tho berries, and
then used such care in putting them on
the market in an attractive way that
she found plenty of buyers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

z BECAUSE republicans have gained
another president is no reason why
they should take accession to sneer at
every democrat in on1cc, regardless Of
his ability or manhood. There is moth
ing either smart or gentlemanly about
it, and everything that is mean and
cowardlY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

WE JUST thought Ne would give you
republicans one more chance. Unless
you accomplish sufficient good in the
next four years to ocounterbalance all the
errors Of your former reign we will cut
You off in 1892 with a shilling. Now
be On your good behavior.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

WM. NJ. CAMPBELL was elected rep
kesentative from Stafford county, on q
edemo1abo-prohibo" ticket. The en-
tire republican ticket was defeated,
with the exception Of the candidate for
county superintendent of schools.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15
SWEET oAROMELs.
Selected to take the Bad Taste out of Your
Mouth Caused By the Election Returns.


Father Adam.
The Oldest base burner known-A
mothers slipper.
Pain and onions both will bring tears
to the eyes.
Be fit for more than the thing you
are now doing.
Judge not thy neighbor until thou
art. in his situation.
Soft hearts often harden, but soft
heads never change.
1.-THE Tower of Babel'' was the first
continued story on record.
A marriage license properly comes
under the head of moose paper. does it
notp
One of the worst trusts in the coun-
try is trusting friend with a dollar,
and never. getting it back.
I Innocence is flower which withers
when touched, but blooms not again
though watered with tears.
Home is any place where love abides,
where those live who are help, COM
fort and JOY to each other. -.
A promise is just debt, which you
must take care to pay, for honor and
Honesty ere the best security.
In peace prepare for war, particular
~ where it is a single piece of pie and
two hungry boys want it.
The young man with slender salary
should choose for his bride young
woman of small waste.
Some people put stockings on their
hens to keep them from scratching, but
better plan is to shoe them.
Pen makers are exceedingly wicked,
because they make people steel pens
and tell them they do write.
A locomotive, a prohlbitionist, a
duck, coward and lemonade resem-
BILE each other, in that they all take
water.
Life is but a span, but marriage is a
double team, while youth welded to old
age is a tandem and any old maid or
bachelor is sulky,
a contributor compares a newspaper
to a tooth brush, because every one
should have one Of his own, and not
borrow from neighbor.
An exchange says the reason pretty
girl imagines a husband would not be
hard to manage is because she finds it
80 easy to manage other women's hus-
bands.
A man can be fed OIL poetry and mu-
sic from young lady while they remain
single, but once let them get married
and they both take sudden hankering
after bread, meat, and other substan-
tial food.
Ralph Easley has run up against the
hustle, but he'll have to hustle to get it
abolishd.. While it is always in the
rear, and never comes to the front,
it's hard to fight. You can't say mean
things about woman behind her back.
Editors young wife: MY dear, you
must pardon me for coming down in a
wrapper this morning" Editor: do
not mention it, my love. Some of our
most valued exchanges come to US in
vranpers. ,,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

ROBERT WADE, an inohensive color
ed democrat. was stabbed by colored
republican at Topeka on election day,
the offense being simply that Of distr1b-
uting tickets. A policeman witnessed
the ARRAY and failed even to make an
attempt to arrest tho aasaasin.-Abilene
00zette.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

UP TO the present the electoral col
lege have always met the first Wednes-
day in December, but in 1887 an act
was passed changing the time to the
first Monday in January.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

THAT little cold snap following up
the little republican snap Of Tuesday
the 9Th instant, was rather spreading
it on too thick; but we suppose the
Lord knows what is good for us.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

HAS ANYONE seen a stray democrat
ic rooster hereabouts? We thought we
Aad one before the final returns came
tn from New York, but some way OF
other the fellow got away and we are
9all broke up.''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Now SEE the republicans turn the
eascals out" There will not be any
Unnecessary cry for "civil service re-
Rorm," and all that, and Benjamin
Harrison will not dare to veto PEN
eiOn bill of and kind.