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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

Ex-Gov. Warmoth Of Louisiana will
run for governor on the republican
ticket and make the campaign u lively
one. He knows the state will so re-
publican it they can have free bal
lot and an honest count, and he is de-
termined TO have these or n row. -
Good for Warmoth 1t is high time TO
put stop to the counting out business.
and if it can't be done without a row,
let there be row. Peaceable frauds
won't do. The bulldozers must CO.
Detroit Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23
The Michigan central's Niagara

The Michigan Central does not "a
sumo the ownership of Niagara Falls,
but it does offer to ITS passengers from
its station at Falls View, the grandest
and most comprehensive spectacle thar
the great cataract affords. 1t is the on
ly road that runs directly by the falls
and from this point all parts of the
cataract, the angry rapids above and
the boiling caldron below. are in full
view. AT this season when the cliff
are hung with gigantic icicles, and the
trees and shrubbery covered with curl
Gus formations of frozen spray. the
scene reaches, in the language OF
Bayard Taylor, 1.-THE climax of beau.
ty.v
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23
Mortgage Sale.


DEFAULT having been made for more than
due and payable on a mortgage dated Oct. 18th,
1885, made by william A. Reed and wife to VIII
n IN r. McLaren. aud recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds for the County of Crawford,
IN the state of Michigan, on the 18th day of
April 1886. in Liber A OF mortgages. on page 594,
for which default the said William r, McLareu
by virtue Of the right given him by the said mort.
gage has made ind 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 iS23. 2;l and no
suit or proceedings at law having been Instituted
TO recover The amount secured by said mortgage
or any part thereof:
Notice is therefore hereby given, that
on the p tn day of March 1893, at O'Clock In the
afternoon there will be sold at the front door OF
ne Court House in 0rayling, in the County Of
Crawford and state of Michigan lsaid Court
Court for the County Of Crawford Is held at
public vendue to the highest bidder. the prennis-
es described In said mortgage. or so much there
of as may be necessary 70 satisfy the amount
duo thereon. and the costs and expenses allowed
by law. Said premises being situate iB the town
ship Of Center Plains, In the County OF Crawford
and State of Michigan. known and described as
the north east quarter OF section eighteen 1851 in
township twenty five .5 north OF range three l3l
west
Dated Dec 18th 1881
WILLIAM r McLAREN,
wM THOMAS MoRroAoEE.
Atty for Mortgagee.
Dec. 10. 81 via
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival of trade at DIR.
N. II. TRAvER's Drug Store as his
giving away TO his customers of so
many free trial bottles of DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption
His trade is simply enormous in this
very valuable article FROM the fact
that IL always cures and never dlsap-
points. Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bron-
clIitis, Group and ell throat and
lung diseases quickly cured. You Gun
test 1t before buying by getting trial
bottle free. large size 81. Every bottle
warranted.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

y. r. Locke, Petroleum v. Nasty.
T. NJ, (Which is postuNster), has been
removed finally and forever by the
highest administration. No actual of
ticial ever served his country better in
time of need than did Nasty" in his
day, and his famous letters will linger
long among the memories of the war
period. His humorous sarcasm was
far more effective than volumes of sol
sinn denunciation of the democratic
st4inent toward which his ridisuie wa
directed, and undoubtedly of much
use in soidifying public opinion in
many quarters concerning copperhead-
ism. Whether this were the case o.
Hot, however, he did admirable service
irthat depressing time by affording di-
version TO the minds Of statesmen bur
tlened with care. Even Lincoln found
"a pleasure in reading the epistles from
the "Confederit x Roads and this
fsct Of irself might we'll have been re.
garded by the writer as sufficient re-.
ward = Indianapolis Journal
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23
Brace Up.

Your are feeling depressed, you appe.
title Is poor, you are bothered with
Headache, you are Hdgetty, nervous,
and generally out of sorts, and want
to brace up. Brace up, but not with
stinulants. spring medicines. or bit
tiers, which have for their basis very
cheap, bad whisky, and which stimu-
late you for an hour. and then leave
you In wore condition than before.
What you want Is an Alternative that
will purify your blood. start healthy
action of the Liver and Kidneys, re.
store your vitality, and give renewed
health and strength. Such a inedi
cine you will find In Eclectric Bitters,
and only 80 rents bottle at N. II.
TRAvER's Drug Store.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23
The Land ONCE.

Acting Commissioner s. M. Stock
slayer has written the register and re-
ceiver of the Reed City land Office as
follows; referring to our Office letter
to you directing the restoration of un-
selected lands in the indemnity limits
of the grants for the Grand Rapids g.
Indiana and Jackson, Lansing & Sagi-
now railroads, have now to say that
il has been deemed advisable, owing to
the necessary confusion which will
arise in the consolidation and change.
that such restoration be postponed un
iii the order of the president directing
the discontinnance of the land Offices
at East Saginaw and Detroit and the
transfer of your office to Grayling is
carried into effect. YoS will therefore
withdraw from further publication the
notice of restoration published under
instructions of The 18th ult., and in
sert 10 its stead notice stating thar
the restoration has been postponed
End that further notice of restoration
Will be Published after the Office IL
cpenrd at GrayIipg- Bay CITY Trio
une.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

Tn speaking of the location of the
consolidated land office, the Detroit
Journal says it is in "a little town up
north, and we must declare that Gray
ling is small when it can invite the
State Agricultural College Board to
locate a little thousand dollar farm up
there for experimental work in the
best method of preparing the soil, best
leeds and crops, etc. The land Office
has surprised the people up there SO
tliey don't realize what farce it is to
expect great results from such a zone
horse" affair as an experimental farm
started on such an insignificant por
ton of a $4,000 gift. Now, Mr.. Az
ALANcHE let the professors understand
that You know that they ought to dc
better than that with so large gift,
and then get it If you can, we don't
want it at twice the amount. We
couldn't point with pride to it as the
Michigan State Agricultural COLLEGE
| Experimental Farm" erected out of q
clear gift of SIS, 00C. unless the colleg,
had devoted atleast S., 900 to it, os
Ne,os. The professors understand ex
actly what the people of Crawford
county desire without any unnecessa
ry bIowing by Us. 1t seems to us as i
IT was another case Of ''sour grapes
ON your part. w
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23
Bucklin,s Arnica salye.

THR BEsT SALvE in the world for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores. letter. Chapped
Hands, ChilblaiDs, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or DO pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale by N. III. TRAvER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

Gen. Sheridan eliminates himself, so
to speak, from the presidential race by
announcing that he has no bee In bis
bonnet and would not take nomlna-
ton If offered to him. As the general
Is not politician, there is no reason
to doubt that he means what he says.
IL will BE- n matter of small conse-
q0ence. henceforfh, whether he was
born in Ohio, New York or Ireland. :
Det. Ne,os.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

The Blaine letter is flnafity, and
the sober second thought of intelli-
gent republicans will so accept it. Mr..
Blaine has through his own self-renun.
citation left the way open to compact
union of all differing opinions in the
party, and success at the polls next
November is now certain If the party
leaders act prudently and wisely
Blade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

Mrs Grant, while visiting friends in
Washington city called on Mrs. Cieye-
land at the White House. and 1t H.
said, besides treating her discourteous-
ly, failed to return her call. The con-
federate democrats are jubiliant and
the northern are feeling some
what blue over the oceurance, on ac-
count of the effect IL may have.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

The contested case in the House OF
Repres entatives FROM the Fort Wayne,
Indiana. district, is settled, and Cap
tain White. republican, keeps his seat.
The vote in his favor embraced every
republican member and A democratic
ones. 1t is pleasant to see that right
and justice once in while triumph, in
spite of partisan bigotry and jealousy.
Blade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

II protection in Germany is not a
success why do not the German man
nfacturers and workingmen ask to
have protection abolished and free
trade restoredl Is there any such
demand? Not much. The sentiment
nnong all Glasses is overwhelming in
favor of protection. This is "a point
which ignorant free trade papers
would do we'll to consider before expos
ing their ignorance. Detroit Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

The newspapers are greatly troubled
in trying to find out where Gen. Sheri-
dan was born. The fact that he was
horn seems TO bs generally admitted,
though there are many democratic
brigadiers who have many times wish
ed he had never bee.;. ---Det. Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

Let the Bourbons lay the flattering
uaetion to their souls that the West
will go free trade this fall. The. tuln-
BILE which will break their necks will
be all the harder next November. No
state west Of the Alleghenies will go
democratic, Blade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

nUpD Sea Wonders exist IN thousands
UhhI forms. brit are surpassed by the marvels
Of invention. Those who are IN need Of prohta-
bic work that can be done while living at home
should &C once send their address TO Hallett q
Co. Portland Maine. and receive free. full In
for nation how either sex, OF all ages. can earn
from 80 70 per day and upwards wherever
they live. You are started free. Capital not re-
quircd. Some have made over $50 In single
day az this work All sncceod.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

LAND OFFICE, RERD CITY.
MICH, Jan. 14th, 1888.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the following
~ nanied settler has fled notice Of his intcn
ton 60 make final proof Of his claim. and that
the Circuit Court for Crawford County az Cray
ling Mich, on February cath SIS. viz: JuliDs.
Perry. Homestead app. No T39S for the W "a
of N E u Sec. -. T. % r west
He nanles the following witnesses ~ prove his
continuous residence upon. ana cultivation Of.
said land viz: william Raymond. ThAddnes ~
Hastings and Luke Bosom a wellington .
and wellington Batterpon Of Crawling r o.
~ NATHANIEL CLARK.
Jan. r. 'ssw6, RfclsrKR
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23

Gen. Swift thinks the republicans
will this year. carry California by l5.-
600 majority, and the Independent
San Francisco Bulletin admits that his
estimate is not exaggerated. BLADE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-02-23
NLlTIeAh AND MISCELLANEOUS.

Aspccial dispatch 10 the Detroit Free
Press from Marquette, states that the
oHclal majority Of Seymour for con-
urt IS nan, will be about five hundred.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11
Pen Picture If Cath.

Mr.. Townsend Is not so years old. but
he hasn't much further to travel before
he reaches that milestone. He is the very
opposite IN appearance Of student. lie
would starve to death in Boston unaccom-
panied by his reputation. His physique
indicates good dinners, regular hours. IN
abundance of vacation. bank account
and repose. His eyebrows are shaggy,
his face is broad. Lis mustache Is dark,
his eyes are restless. but in this respect
not in accord with his todily movements.
For man of his reputation as q news
gatherrr he is disappointment on first
appearance He is not alert. although he
Is inquisitive.
An old newspaper man who is good
Judge of men desc .ibes him in saying that
Townsend is rex ptive. not iefe..tive.
He takes in every. hing, he uses every
body; he fills hims, If up; you squeeze
him and you get what everybody has said,
not what Townsend thinks"
Mr.. Townsend never writes anything
himself. When on a mission he has his
shorthand man and a typewriter. They
go to his room at a stated hour and re.
main there till he says good night lie
goes to the hotel Office. or the rotunda, or
the headquarters of this or that deleca
ton. He finds man. no matter whom,
and gets him started On sucL q mission
he rarely takes note. Having obtained
his mans views Mr.. Townsend goes to
his room, dictates what he has heard and
embellishes it. always taking care that
the establishment is tiattering to the sub
jcct and in this way the interview is sci
dom, if ever. denied. There you have
the secret of Mr.. Townsend as an int r
viewer. This done. he is out again on a
similar mission. Times.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE
In n Fire at Chattanooga-Five Bodies
Recovered and many More Supposed
to be in the Ruins,

to be in the Ruins,
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, August 1.-THE
fire which broke out in the Griffis- Caldwell
block, destroyed the entire block, besides
the building OF n. Deitzer 4 Bro. Baltimore
Clothing House, and Shelton 4 Howard.
The total loss on buildings and stock is
$40o, 900. The following firms were burned
out: The NJ. Block Drug Company, the
Bradt Printing Company, the Gibson &
Lee Manufacturing Company, stove manu-
facturers; Rosenan Il Crutchfield, whole
sale dry goods; the Baltimore Clothing
House, the Chattanooga Paper Box Fac
tory. Shelton & Howard, wholesale harness
and saddlers, besides many other small
concerns. The lire was under control at
1890 O'Clock.
wall fell on four men after midnight,
two of whom are still under the debris.
j. b. McMillin prominent citizen, was
lost in the fire, bu the names of the other
parties are not known. Two men were
gotten out, probably fatally hurt.
Later estimates show the following:
Loss on buildings, $4,000; insurance on
same. about $685. The the loss by fire is
$4,000; insurance, about Sl750OO. The
total loss is in the neiShborhood of S340, 600.
The loss of life has been very great In
the excitement of the contiagration, hum
drads OF citizens rushed into the buildings
and endeavered to save the threatened
goods. 1t seems that there was criminal
carelessness in erecting the four-story struc-
lures, becaused they collapsed solely from
the heat. One building fell in when fifty
persons were inside
At noon yesterday five dead bodies had
already been recovered, and il is feared the
loss of life is considerably greater.
The following remains recovered have
been identified: James p. McMillin, Henry
Welch, Jane Smith. colored. and Edward
Lowe. Another colored man has been re-
covered, but the remains have not been
identified. Two more bodies have been
discovered beneath the ruins, but they
cannot be reached for some time, and it is
believed Ed. Kruger is also buried beneath
the ruins and six or seven others. The to-
tai loss.of life is estimated at ten and four
badly wounded. J. T. McMillin was killed
while trying to save his books He was q
prominent citizen. Edward Lowe was try
ing to save goods. He was leading build
er and contractor
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11
Tale of a nnndsom. WOMAN.

They tell pretty tale. II only it had a
pretty sequel. of handsome ChicagoEo-
man whose husband had been for some
years absent on diplomatic business
abroad. One fine afternoon she received
a letter setting day some months dis
tant for his return Now the lady.
though handsome. was stout. and she
could not endure the thought that the
mar who left her young and slim should
find her obese and aged So then. putting
all other business out If hand. she de
voted herself with assiduity to one of the
various Turkish bath systems for putting
aside unwished for pounds The lady
was persevering and the Doctor skillful,
the arrival of the steamer found her
weighing to an ounce what she had
weighed when her youthful husband
sailed away She got back her girlish
igure but she could not present her
handsome face The fine lines which
scanned it in every direction were a
heavy price to pay in exchange for the
matronly proportions which she feared
her husband would not look with favor
lpon The husband. that chance had not
occurred to her. had gained avoirdupois
also. and If she had let herself alone.
.hey would have made a well matched.
oortly pair.-Chicago Herald
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11

The Queen and Crescent Route to the
South challenges attention as having the
best appointed service of trains and the
fastest schedules of the day. The track Is
In faultless condition, sleepers and coaches
are of elegant pattern, and few stops being
made by the Limited Express train after
leaving Cincinnati, no difficl lty is expert
enced in obtaining acc0mm ,tion of the
highest standard. TIE line penetrate S the
richest mineral and cotton sections, and en-
route TO New Orleans and Shreveport the
phenomenal cities of Chattanooga, Gads-
den, Birmingham and Tuscaloosa are passed.
A journey south, via Queen and Crescent
Route, Is recommended.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11

Our readers have doubtless often noticed
that Hoods Sarsaparilla is well spoken of
in the newspapers. The press is quick to
recognize merit, and does not hesitate to
give praise where II is due. The following
is from the Baptist Weekly. a leading relig-
ious paper: advertising may bring an ar
ticle prominently before the public, but no
advertising can long helpit If it has not real
merit Hoods Sarsaparilla is well adver-
tised; but the best proof of its value is that
SO many persons use 1t on the recommends
tions Of friends who have proved its pc
culiar virtues
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11
Murdered with a Baseball Bat.

son. Dane killed his wife with baseball
bat, on account of alleged infidelity He
claims that she had been untrue for long
time past and had frequently remained
away from home over night. Finally he
made up his mind to kill her. Wednesday
night she was out again, and when Ander-
son found her in bed at a. m. he seized
the bat and crushed i'm her skull
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11

HAY FEVER sufferers ought to know OF
its efficacy. EIy's Cream Balm was recon-
mended to me as a preventative to hay
fever. Have been using 1t since the 9th Of
August and have found it specific for that
much dreaded disease. For ten years l
have been great sufferer from August 9th
till frost, and have tried many alleged
remedies. but Ely's Cream Balm is the only
preventative l have ever found.-F. b.
Ainsworth. publisher, Indianapolis, Ind.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11

The first iron made In New Jersey was
at place just south Of Trenton, from the
limonite or bog ore that sb0unds in that
section, and the first f0rgemaster was Gov
ernor Lewis Morris, who came To Mon
mouth frOm Barbados before the yeaI
1880. When the revolution came on the
iron men had grown skillfnl enough to
make cannon and shells for the contineE-
tails, also big shallow pans In which to
evaporste sea water and supply salt when
the foreign article was cut of.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11
Base Bail Yesterday.

League-New York 2, Pittsburg L; Phila-
delpbia 5, Detroit 3; Washington 5, Chicago
S; Boston Z, Indianapolis 2.
Association-Cincinnati 5, Brooklyn 2;
st. Louis 8, Athletics l. Kansas City 6,
Cleveland 4; Louisville Z, Baltimore o.
Tri-State League-Columbus 10, Mans
field 2; Sandusky 3, Toledo 4.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
New York Money and stock MarLs


New YoRK, August Il-Money closed
TX per cent. the highest rate, the lowest
was i per cent. Exchange closed steady;
posted rates 4s518Ca4ss. actual rates $50
iS5h for 80 days and 4s7 1la4s73. for de-
mand. Governments firm.
Pacific bonds closed: Firsts l1S6l17,
land grants 103@i05: funds lI9@l22, cen.
trails Ii4@Il7, The stock market was &C
tive and strong during the forenoon yester-
day, and prices at 10 clock showed an ad-
vance of 1 to "a per cent. Reading during
the forenoon advanced from 66A to 6SE.
Missouri Pacific was very strong. advanc-
ing ls per cent. The coal stocks were also
firm and conspicuous in the dealings There
was nothing to explain the advance in
Missouri Pacific, but il was presumably
caused by the covering of shorts in that
stock. The general market ruled strong,
but the advance aside from the stocks al
ready mentioned was unimportant The
granger element were well had although
there was plenty of evidence of efforts to
depress st. Paul. The market continued
strong to the close. The bears made re-
pealed attempts TO break the market by
hammering st. Paul all the afternoon, but
al: Offerings of the stock were freely bought
and the market remained stubbornly
strong, closing at an advance ranging from
y to IL percent. Sales, 2l5.759 shares.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11

Pontiac, Mich, has devised novel plan
to attract visitors to her county fair next
month. The executive committee of the
fair association has offered to provide gold
rings, marriage licenses, hacks, ministerial
fees and two pairs of shoes to each couple
who will agree to marry on the grounds
during the fair.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11
Clean Cut of a Saw.

BucYRUs, August 11.-Near Lykins,
man named Fautzinier undertook to clean
the sawdust from underneath the saw in q
sawmill while it was in motion. The saw
took the hand off smooth and clean just
above the wrist. throwing il twenty feet.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11

PIouA, August ll.-Bllrdet Helmer,
travelling agent, committed suicide at bis
residence here. by shooting himself through
the head with revolver lying in bed.
Financial troubles caused the suicide.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11

WILLOW SPRINGS, August 1.-Two men,
named Peter Ives and Hayes, were arrested
day or two ago at Clifton, three miles
east OF here for stealing machinery from
the paper mill at that place. They were
caught with wagon-load of the stuff in
their possession, and were taken to the Jail
at Xenia by the Marshal of Clifton.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-11

EAST LIBERTY, August IL. = Cat
tie, nothing doing. Hogs slow; Phil
adelphias So 5O@6 60; mixed % $50
s As. Workers s6 90a6 50, common to fair
IS OO@6 15, pigs S. 1906 90. Sheep moth
ing doing Receipts: cattle 1893 head, hogs
i, 400, sheep l,s0O; shipments: cattle 685
head, hogs LOO, sheep 1000