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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26
DO YOUR DUTY,

This is q busy. bUstlluE world and
duties come 80 thick and fast We hard
y know how to perform them: but
stand considering till new duties pre-
sent themselves and the time is forever
gone for the performance OF past du-
ties. Let us take our life as it comes
and perform our work to the best Of
our ability. and leave the result with
the great Author and Finisher
of every good and perfect gift 4
great deal depends Oh the actions Of
the present generation, whether we
shall have tha country full OF anarch-
lists. communists, socialists and nihi-
lists or full Of good, energetic. faithful,
liberty-lOving citizens the next genera
ton. Who is educating the coming
generation? The present to be sure.
And how are we doing it? Are we
leaving them to roam the streets and
CLEAN what they can from street loaf
ers. and frequcnters Of saloons who are
little better than anarchists. for they
are always grumbling at others pros
perity and cursing their own i'll luck
which they are bringing on themselves
by their idleness, debauchery and reck-
less ways Of living; or are we giving
them sound counsel and plenty Of pleas
ant. healthful employment, and bring
ing them up to love the land of their
birth. to obey her laws, and live accord
ing to her precepts. to gain an honest
living Ivy honest toll; not by coveting
and endeavoring 10 take by force the
hard earnings of some of their more
energetic neighbors? Parents, where
are your children learning the most 7?
In their homes and school or ON the
street: II in the former. we hope they
are laying good foundation for a flu
ture life. II in the latter. we fear they
are forming habits that will he curse
to them in after years. Parents and
teachers think well on this subject and
endeavor to do your duty and have the
coming generation of Americans q
pride and not disgrace TO the one
that is swiftly passing OH before.
\ PEDAGOGUE,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

the principle of which would, Of course
be Justice. The ones who aid know
its full meaning and what the result
would be. were those who conceived
the plan Of thus obtaining the apparent
cooperation Of those who usually mind
ed their own business. to assist pulling
into execution their OWL and selfish
designs.
Now for what purpose was "Open
letter" originated? Was it to correct a
public evil? Not hardly! AS in that
case it would have been handed into
the council directly and not published
besides its author has never been par
ticularly noted for his tendencies to.
ward reformation Of any kind. No.
It's office is obvious. The present
state Of circumstances has existed for
nearly one year without particular no
tice. but the time is now approaching
when those. who, last spring. were very
emphatically reminded that their ser.
vices were no longer required in the
handling Of village affairs, will now
have chance to again fight for official
honor and emolument and "open letter
is simply the tocsin sounding the warn.
ing of approaching battle and revealing
iii its tones the tactics of the enemy
Again the letter represents that it is
the duty of the council to look after
the violations Of this branch of our tax
las. Now this line Of representation
is iaise. Anyone at all acquainted
NTH the tax law knows that it is only
particularly the duty ofsupervisors and
other persons whose duty it is to make
assessments in their respective assess
ing districts, to note all parties viola.
ting the provisions OF the law and re-
port the same to the County Treasurer
within the first . day of each month
l refer you TO Howell's annotated
Statutes sec. 1881, the only place be-
tween the covers of he statute books
where this is made the duty of any one
particularly, and again to sec. 1851
where it provides for heavy penalty
against those who refuse or neglect to
make these reports. The one whose
particular duty it in to look after these
matters has also made himself con
spicuOus by signing open letter" OF
course it is every ones duty to see that
our laws are enforced. But | think be-
fore we sign any open letter" the mo-
tives Of which appear questionable, we
had better get understanding" so that
we may not accuse any one wrongfully
NERITAS.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26
AROUND TOWN.

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Next 10 " ear and Paisley is the hard.
ware store OF II. +. Leonard. Mr.. l.. is
quiet, unassuming man, he will 20.
litely show you his goods, but seldom
ask you to buy. Your questions are
promptly answered, bat you are not in
terrogated by him. In the past Mr.
Leonard has taken the lead in the hard
ware trade in town. His stock is COM
plete. consisting of a good variety of
stoves and trimmings, forks and sho-
wells. sash, doors. cutlery, rod iron, axes
saws aud in short a stock that would
compare favorably with some OF larger
towns.
In the south part Of the Dulie block
is the general store of Alex. BraidwoOd
successor to Ovens and Braidwood
The latter firm succeeded in securing
good trade tie short time they was
in business. Mr.. Ovens is a man of
large experience in trade, and no doubt
Mr.. Braidwood was benefited by the
association, as far as experience is con-
cerned. Mr.. b. is a young man Of good
habits, and attentive to business, and
we can see no reason why he will not
succeed. lie carries good stock Of dry
goods and clothing. His groceries are
fresh, and he sells them cheap.
Next to the south we come to the
store of NJ. =. Allen. Mr.. \. is one Of
those snug and cautious men, who en-
deavor to purchase only such goods as
will meet the demands of his trade,
and by this prudence, he seldom has a
large quantity of surplus goods Oh
hand that must be sold at sacrifice.
Everything in his store looks neat and
tidy. lie may not have very large
trade, yet his expenses are small, hav-
ing no rent or insurance to pay, he can
certainly sell as cheap as any.
Mr. Merritt's meat shop is the next
in order. The family live in the same
building. Their stock is not large, but
you can generally get fresh cut Of
what you wish at reasonable price.
We notice fowls. pork, beef and saul
sage, for sale here.
Pour ENCoUAGEG LES ANTREs.
60 be continued.)
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26
4 Snunl legal OpIi i'm.

J.. cambridge Munday Esq. County
Atty. Clay Co. Tex. says: Have used
electric bitters with most happy results
Ny brother also was very low with ma
larial fever and iaundice. but was cur
ed b. timely use of this medicine Am
satisfied electric bitters saved his life. -
Mr. ID. | .WilcOXson. of Horse Cave, Ky.
adds like testimony. saving: lie posi-
lively believes he would have died. had
it not been for Electric Bitters. This
great remedy will ward off.as well as
cure all malaria diseases, and for
all kidney, liver and stomach disorders
stands uneGualed. Price SIC. and 81.
at G. 4. Wells & Cos.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26
KINn WORDS


Ye local engineer" of the Repub-
lican visited Brocllway Centre last
Friday, and was not a little surprised
to see the many substantial improve
ments in that lively little burg since
our last visit about three years ago.
A number Of fine brick stores have been
built in that time; grand brick school
building, at cost OF about $4,000. new
streets laid out, old ones improved. and
general city air introduced all around.
We found our old friend Menzies with
his EXPOsIToR Office, pleasantly and
conveniently located in the new Rapley
building, new press, lots Of new mater
ial and business in aourishing condi-
ton. jim gives the Centre people a
good local paper. and we wish him and
his town continued prosperity.--Sani-
lac Co. Republican.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26
To The Readers of the Exnositor.

Having read the attack on the Vii
lage Council in an article entitled
open letter. appearing in the issue of
the EXPoSlTOR dated Jan. 18th, 1888.
and fearing that some who have not
given the matter much thought might
be lead astray by the statements there
in made, or by some Of the loud-mouth-
ed vulgar assertions made in some of
our public places emanating from
mouths whose enormous size is so
dreadfully out of proportion with the
lilaputian intellect which should be
their guide, take this opportunity
through the kindness of the editor, who
l believe wishes to see all sides fairly
represented, to present what is usually
known as 1.-THE other side of the story
TO begin with the article before re.
ferred TO, which, by the way, was signed
by many of our most reputable citizens,
stated to the effect that there were five
places in this village where whisky was
sold openly without those selling it
having paid sufficient tax therefor,
and implying that the council was in
privity with these parties and closed
by requesting that Mr.. Rapley be paid
back 500 he having paid his full tax
as required by law. Now it has been
demonstrated beyond question that
most Of those who signed SAID "open
letter" did so without a true knowledge
of its import. They were given to I'M
derstand that it was simply to request
that the council should make those
violating the law pay up or pay Mr..
Rapley back what he had paid in excess
of others enjoying the same privileges,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26
The Weekly Exposition,
PUBLISHED ON THURSDAYS.
--o----
81 A YEAR-60c FOR Six MONTHS
soc FOR THREE Months.
---O-
JAS. A. MENzIEs,
Editor & Proprietor.
BROCkWAY CENTRE MARK Ell.
Report corrected every We'd esday by
Grat,,
MUST EITHER PAY UP Or SHUT UP

Since last issue we have been accost-
ed by quite uun Der Of our citizens
inquiring as to the reason why his roy
al highness, Mr. Peter +. Hickey. had
occasion to make such an ado over the
petition &c the common council Of the
village published in Vol. VI, No. 81,
Of the EXPCsITOR which thirty-iive cit
liens saw fit to sign, when this honor
able parsonage, I. H., has not color Of
right whatever to sell any brewed, malt
spirituous liquors either by retail or
wholesale? |, certainly ought not to
concern him in the least. but when he
admits that lie is selling Seer, Rocky
Mountain Tonic and Quinine BitterS.
claiming he has right TO under con-
tract as agent FOR VIM. Barrett. he
knows he is violating the law and Of
course becomes very wrathy when ac-
cused of a misdemeanor in so doing.
"A guilty conscience needs no accus-
or" How true the old proycrb is in
this case? 70 substantiate our state
meut We publish below letter receiv-
ed from the Office of the County Treas
urer:
Port Huron. Mich, Jan. ed, 1883.
}. a. MEN2IES, ESQ.
Brocliwav Centre, Mich.
Dear sir: In answer toyours
of 2lst inst. regarding liquor moneys
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26
WHAT THE COUNCIL DID.

EDITOR EXPOSIToR:-IIaye read
council proceedings in relation to citi
zens petition to do equity to Mr.. Rap.
ley. The fact of him paying one hun
drcd dollars more than others Is hush
ed i'm silence and 4 kind of a statement
spread on the records by resolution
that if any person signing citizens peti
ton TO do equity, will make complaint
that the parties who are selling whisky
on u beer license will be prosecuted. oh
The council and executive officers OF
the village say, if the private citizen
will only be the champion of right and
institute proceedings against law.
breakers they may assist The regolu.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

ton referred to, holds that evidence is
lacking, and desires private citizens TO
furnish il. If executive officers. Presi-
dent or Marshal desire 90 get evidence
of violation OF law, it il easy. The
Marshal has had ample opportunity,
under express statute, TO cause the var
ious drunken men he has taken to the
cooler. and judicial cOyey hole, to testi-
fly as TO when. where and what kind of
liquor he got DRUM. on and from whom
he got il. Has he done so? No. Will
he do so? No, viii the President DO
SO? No. There is still better oppor-
tunity than above 80 get positive evil
dence whether or not certain parties
are doing business in selling liquors
lawfully and who ought TO pay like
others, namely: Just send postal card
to County Treasurer and ask hi D who
in the village Of Brockway Centre has
paid the liquor tax FOR this year? This
would be evidence Of the highest order.
He will give you names and amounts.
and when you get this information.
you will most certainly find that there
are at least three places where liquors
are sold, the proprietors lave not paid
one dollar. You would like to inforce
the private citizen into the position of
an informer, while suppressing the
best evidence collectible from the OIL
cial records and your own know edge.
CITIZEN.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

AUCTION SALE-GeO. W. Bell, auc-
tioneer, will offer for sale 10y public
auction at the residence Of the under
signed. 81 miles north and ,! miles west
of Melvin, on Wednesday, Feb. Is, 1888
a lot of stock, farm utensils, etc. sale
to commence at one o'clock p. m.
4. ID. KING.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26
EHraltil is w calth!

DR.. l.. G. VESTS NERVE AND BuArS TREATMENT
guaranteed specific for Hystsria, Dizziness
Nervous Prostration caused by the use Of alcohol
or tobacco, Wnkefulness, Mental Depression,
Softsning Of the Brain resulting in insanity
aud leading to misery, decay nna death Pre-.
mature old age. BarrenneSs. Less of power in
either sex. Involuntary and Spermntorrhoea
caused by over exertion OF the brain, self-abuse
or over-indulgence. Eash box contains one
months treatment. s1.0o box or six boxes
for 300, sent by mail prepaid on receipt OF price
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cure any case. With ench order received
by us for six bovss. accompanied with $500 we
will send the puschaser our written guarantee
70 refund the money IL the treatment does not
effect cure. Guarantees issued only by
g.. a. WELLS q co., Brcckway Csntre
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

For SALE-An improved farm. con-
tanning 80 acres, 40 acres cleared, with
good buildings. well watered, two good
orchards, fences in iirst-class order, sit
uated within two miles of Brockway
Centre. For further particulars in
quire of j. \. MenZies, at the EXPOSE
TOR Office. Brockway Centre, Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

AUCTION SALE-GeO. W. Bell. auc-
tioneer. will offer for sale by public
auction at the farm of the undersigned
in the township of Worth. on Saturday
Jan. IS. 1888, 40 head Of horses and cat
tie. 800 bushels OF White Egyptian
Oats for seed. will test 40 pounds to
the bushel. 20 tons of hay, quantity of
straw. Corning hay press. etc. Sale
will commence at 10 o'clock Il. m. Free
lunch served at noon.
i T. w NTERN
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26
BuckIen's ArhIra SaJve

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises. sores. ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter. chapped hands. chilblains
corns. and all skin eruptiOns, and posi-
lively cures piles. or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts.
faction. or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by G. a. Wells
e 90
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

AUCTION SALE-Geo. w. Bell. anc-
tiOneer. will sell for the undersigned
who lately lost his barns and feed by
fire, at his residence one mile north and
: of mile west of Rosebnrg. on Mon
day, Jan. 80, 1888, lot of cattle.
JAS ROLLS
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

fMSYRMMihNhas revolutionized the world dur
I'm En- ing the last half century Not
least among the wonders OF inven-
tive progress is n method and system of work
that can he performed all over the country with
ont separating the workers from their homes
Pay liberal: any one can do the work, other
sex: young or old; no special ability required.
Capital not needed; you are started free. Cut
this out and return to us and We will send YOU
free something of great value and importance
10 you, that will start you in business. which will
bring you in more money right away than any
thing else in the world. Grand outfit free.
Address, TRUE & CO.. Augusta, Maine.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

More Developments about the Ii
quor men and the President and Mar
shall of our village. The statement
below was made by liquor agent, one
Mr.. Ballard. in presence Of two respect
able and truthful citizens. names can
be given when requlred) lie, Ballard,
stated in general way, that he advised
the liquor men to whack up and pay
Rapley the 500, that it was right. They
stated they did not want TO, for the rea-
son that it was understood with them
that they would not be complained of.
Citizens will perhaps think there is no
arrangement about this matter.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

DEAR SIR: As the liquor question
is up for discussion it is as well to ven
tilate the law. Act No. 3l3 Of session
laws of 1887, section Z, provides that if
any person has ! OF paid his tax, or has
not his receipt and notice posted up, or
has not executed his bond, or has not
filed his statement on oath with the
County Treasurer of his intention,
showing his name, place of residence
ward. city, village or township which
he is TO engage in the business. he, upon
conviction, may be imprisoned in the
county jail ninety days and be fined
$500 and costs of prosecution. and to
continue TO be imprisoned until such
fine and costs are paid (but imprison-
ment shall not exceed six months) and
that each violation on any day. and
each day. shall constitute separate
and distinct offence. And it shall be
the duty Of Sheriffs. Marshals, Consta-
bles and Police officers, to close all sd
looms and other places where such Ii
quors are sold, which have not compli-
ell with the provisions of this act.
Now it is very hard isn't it to find
evidence? And is it not fact that at
least two places are doing business
whose propretors have no card posted
up. (and in absence of such proves tax
has not been paid have fled no bonds
or statement with County Treasurer
and are now and have been violators
of the law. What has the Sheriff or
Marshal who is paid 81 per day by the
village, done in closing up these places
rs the law requires. The answer is
nothing" Will the Marshal do any
thing? lie is rather in the line of aid
ing and abetting those gross and open
violations OF law, and the little money
in village treasury is given to Marshal
for such work. This may be business.
yet it is time the taxpayers of the vii
lagc broke the backbone Of a ring
that must bring disaster to the pros
perity Of orr village if allowed to con-
tinue. CITIZEN.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

Farmers take notice. have a fine
line of hand and power cutting boxes
which will sell at a sacrifice | can
also furnish you the Adams Barn Floor
Power for running the same.
FRED u. CURRIER.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

For SALE-The undersigned wishes
to sell the brick building and lot on
which it stands, next to Wallace's har-
ness shop and offers it at a bargain
For further particulars inquire of
Johnny Sexton, BrOckway Centre. 36tf
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

TAXES VIM. Hodgins, township trea-
surer, will be at Joseph Effrick's Office
in Brockway Centre every Saturday
during December and January for the
purpose of collecting taxes.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

If once you burst dollar. like ice it
melts away; quarter in Bulls Cough
Syrup. will keep for many a day.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26
!, itY' eREwARDED are those who read this and

Albyye gREwARpEp are those who read this and
hlLEL then act: they will find honorable en-
poyment that will not take them from
their homes and families The profits are large
and sure for every industrious person. many
have made and are now making several hun
dred dollars a month. IL is easy for anyone to
make o. and upwards per day,who is willing to
work. Either sex, young or old; capital not
needed; we start you. Everything new. No
special ability required you. reader. can do IL as
well a. anyone. Write to us at once for full
particulars. whch:we mail free.
Address,, Stinson s. Co. Portland Maine
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

FARMERS NoTICE-The subscriber
has two thoroughbred Berkshire boars
at his farm 4 miles south Of Moore's
Corners for service. Terms ~ at time
Of service. 31m2 THOs. i. COLLINS.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

FOR SALE-An improved farm of 80
acres. well watered, good buildings, and
good orchard. For further particulars
inquire of Jason Clark, Brockway Cen
tire. Mich. 81
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

For SALE-Not being able to attend
to my dray business ! will sell the same
cheap for cash. Write or call on
Frank Rapley, Brockway Centre.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-26

WANTED-Anyone having loose or
baled hay can find sale for same by call
ing at Holden Bros, Brockway Centre.
Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-17
THE ODD FELLOWS ANNIVERSARY.
How the Nay will - Celebrated In
This City.

For some time past delegates representing the
different lodges and encampments Of ODD Fellows
OF this jurisdiction have been meeting to make
arrangements for the proper observance OF the
sixty ninth anniversary OF the order, which Will
occur on Thursday, April 20. visitors will be
present from Portsmouth, Va; Baltimore, Nd 4;
Wilmington, Del, and Alexandra, Va, those
cities together with washington, D. C., represent
ing the 1st Chesapeake regiment, Patrarchs Nj +
tant, !. o. o. +. After showing the visitors the
sights Of the city during the morning parade
will take place. passing over the following route:
by the 80 artillery band will march to the Balti-
more and Ohio depot receiving visitors from Baltt-
more, and will then proceed as follows: I'd New
Jersey avenue to l street; street to Massachu-
sets avenue; Massachusetts, avenue (via north
side MI Vernon sQuare) TO 14th street; around the
south side of Thomas Circle to Vermont avenue:
Vermont avenue TO Il street; H street to 18th
street; nth street TO Pennsylvania avenue; Penn
sylvania avenue Through the grounds past the
Executive Mansion) TO 18th street: 18th street to
banquet will be served. After the banquet the
visitors Will be entertained until the commence
ment Of the exercises Of the evening, which will
include an address by the Hon. c. Ii. Mansur, Of
ception committee is under the charge OF the
grand master OF the District, Geo. Z. EmmonS
while the general committee, representing the
different branches OF the order In this 1urisdc-
tion, comprises the following: Jas. A. Watt, chair
hover, treasurer; l. 8. Barker, NJ. D. Brainard, o.
Dufour, John Enders, J. A. B. Espey, w. II. Fra
zier, Geo. A. Green, ]. Hughes, w. II. Klopfer, A.
l. Leonard, Adoph Levy, John Long, j. L. Mason,
X. A. Mclean, Geo. F. Pollock, Frank Schwarz,
Taylor, A. 8. webster, w. H. Wilson, MRS E v.
Kessler, and Mrs. s. Sanderson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-17
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and the weakening effect Of the changing season
Hoods Ssrsaparla is wonderful medicine for Great
ing appetite, toning the digestion, and giving
strength to the whole system. Now IL the time to
take it
II must say Hoods sarsaparlla is the best medicine
ever used. Last spring had no appetite and the
leas. work did fatigued me much. began to
take Hoods Sarssparilla. and felt II could
do much in q day a. had formerly done In week
My appetite il vorscioua" NRs. NJ. v. BAYARp, At
lsntic City, Nj.
HOODS SARSAPARILLA
Sold by al Drusxists. 81; six for "a Prepared
only by G. ]. HOOD Co., Apothecaries Lowell, Mass
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR.