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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02
Ladies' Library Association.

The annual meeting of the members
of the Ladies Library Association was
held on last Tuesday evening at the
residence of the Librarian. The re-
ports of the treasurer and the librarian
were accepted and an election of part
of the officers made.
\ proposition was then made to con-
solidate the library into the public
school library. After discussing this
question for some time the meeting
was adjourned for two weeks, in order
to give members notice of the proposed
important change. This proposition,
if carried, will result in the complete
disorgauization of the Ladies' Library
Association. and will place the library
now owned by this society under the
control of the School Board This will
make the library a free institution as
far as people residing in the district
are concerned, but will shut out mem
bers living outside the district unless
some special arrangement is made to
admit them to the of the library.
The Ladies' Library Association is an
institution Of which the village may
well be proud of. Those who organic.
ed it, and those whose labors have made
it a success. deserve much credit. 1t is
believed, however, by most of the mem
bers, that the library would be more
useful if joined with the District Libra
~ because the books would be more
widely read.
The adjourned meeting to decide this
question, will be held at the residence
Of the Librarian, Mrs. Geo. Bell oil
Tuesday evening, February eth. at 7;OC
o'clock. The members should all bt
present at this meeting. al have vest
ed rights in the association, and if any
object to the proposed change, they
should certainly be at the meeting and
make their objections known.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02
TOWN BOARD MEETING.
January 28. 1883.

January 70, 1888.
Present, Supervisor Jones, Clerk,
Drake and Justices Effrlck and Gowan.
Moved by Gowan supported by Eff
rick that the time of town treasurer for
collecting taxes be extended until
March 1st.--Carried.
Moved by GOwan supported by Eff
rick that account of JAS. Vanslyke for
$500 as drain commissioner be allowed.
Carried.
Moved by GOwan supported by Eff
rick that account of Clark Perry for
ditching on Middleton drain amount
ing TO Sl4.60 be allowed
Moved by Gowan supported by Eff
rick that
WHEREAS, the officials charged with
the duty of collecting the tax due the
township of Brockway for the year
1861 from the liquor dealers of said
township. only in part, and
WHEREAS. for the present year. said
officials have failed and neglected to
compel al persons III liquor business
ia village of Old Brockway to pay their
tax and who continue openly to sell
liquors. therefore lie it
RESOLVED by the township board of
the township of Brockway, that as a
matter Of fairness between iiiaii and
man, Andrew j. Ward, who has paid
$500. ought to be refunded his money
and the treasurer of said township is
hereby required to pay the same and
All order be drawn in favor Of Andrew
J. Ward for the same, and that said
Ward deposit said order to be paid in
bank of b. r. Noble 4 Co. if John f.
Hoskin is not compelled to pay his Ii.
! quor tax.-Carried.
On motion board adjourned sine die.
f. II. DRAKE, Clerk.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02
LITERARY LEAVES.

The February number of Lippin-
colts Magazine is a woman's number,
and exhibits the better half of humani-
ty in number Of the avocations which
the present age throws open to women:
Us, translator, novelist, lawyer, poet and
literary critic. Mr.. a. L. Wister trans
lates anoyel called "The Spell of Home
after the German of L. Werner, and the
novel is as thoroughly charming as any
thing that this best of all translators
has ever given to the public. Amelie
Rives shows herself in "a new and most
interesting light in a brilliant story of
ancient Athens, The Man of the Col
den Fillet," which is a wonderful tour
de force as an imaginative reproduc-
ton of classic thought and manners
and as a story is the most intense
and exciting order. Mrs. Belva a
Lockwood gives an entertaining and
valuable sketch of her Efforts to BE.
come lawyer" showing how energy
pluck and perseverance finally conquer.
ed the preludlces OF ages. Agnes ltep'
plier has a pleasant little essay or
"Modern Word Parslmony." An an.
Onymous author discusses "Our old
Maids from practical and common.
sense point of view. Life at q Work.
ing-Woman's Home" by Charlotte l.
Adams. is a singularly clever and
amusing glimpse into curious phase
of life The poems are by Helen Gray
Cone. Sarah NJ. b. Piatt. Edith NJ
Thomas and Ella Wheeler-Wilcox. The
Monthly Gossip discusses new and in
genious method Of producing literature
which is within reach OF the hnmblesi
intelligence and announces scheme
for series of one hundred questions IN
literature and matters OF current inter
est for answers 10 which prize Of ONE
| hundred dollars is offered.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02
Wonderful Cures.

G.. A. Wells & Co. Retail Druggists,
Of Brockway Centre, Mich. say: We
covery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for four years. Have never
handled remedies that sell as well, or
give such universal satisfaction. There
have been some wonderful cures effect
ed by these medicines in this city. Sey-
eral cases of pronounced Consumption
have been entirely cured by use Of few
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery,
taken in connection with Electric Bit
tiers. We guarantee them always. Sold
by G. a. Wells 81 Co.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02
Sealed Proposals.

Proposals will be received by the UNI
dersigned building committee for the
erection of frame school house in
School district No. b, In the township
of Greenwood. county of st. Clair; ,in-
til Monday, Feb. %, 1888. at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon. Plans and speciiica-
tions may be seen at Samuel Strevel's
store, IIartsuff l.. @. The committee
reserve the right to accept or reject any
or all bids. SAMUEL STREvEL.
AUGUsTUs WILT.
ALBERT LCTZ.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02
P. T. Barnumis Own Gift.

Mr.. u. II. Barnum, the famous show
man, from the fact that his great story
"My Plucky Boy Tom" has proved such
an immense success in The New York
Family Story Paper, has determined to
present to all subscribers to that paper
while his story lasts, beautiful souve-
mir in the shape of a Portfolio. This
Portfolio contains illustrations Of all
the wild animals that will appear in his
show the coming season. The New
York Family Story paper for four
months and "IIarnum's Portfolio, as
this souvenir is called, will be sent to
any address for the small sum of S1.0O
the regular price of the paper. This is
certainly an opportunity which our
readers should take advantage of. Adj
dress. Munro's Publishing House - &
26 Vandewater Street, New York
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02
Health is w ea!th!

DIR. l.. c. VESTS NERVE AID BRAIN TREATMENT
guaranteed specific for HySeria. Dizziness
Commissions. Fits. Nervous NeursIgin. Headache
Nervous Prostitution caused ny the use OF alcohol
or tohacco. Wakefulngss. Mental Depression,
screening OF the Brain resulting in insanity
mature old age, Rarrenness Loss Of power IN
either sex, Involuntary mud Spermatorrhoea
caused Nv over eHcrtion ofthe brain. self-abuse
or over-indulgence. Each ls,x contains one
months treatment. ti.0o a box or six boxes
for 300. sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cure any. case, With each order received
Oy us Tor six boxes. accompanied with $500 we
Whseh the puschHser our written guarantee
70 retnnd the money II the treatment does not
"''f'' rufe 'ucrnuifrs issued only by
ft.s co.. B-otkway C.htre
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02

The balance Of the amount was spent
in transportation to the asylum Of some
of the inmates, some to the poor farm
and sending other paupers back to
cities where they came from, besides
the expense of running the poor house
and making general repairs.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02

lMf}TMNfhmhas revoiutionzed the world dur
iN I'm Aiming the last haR century Not
least among the wonders of inven-
tive progress is method ana system of work
that can he performed all over the country with
ont separating the workers from their homes
Fay liberal; any one can do the work. other
sex: young or old; no special ability required.
Capital notneedsd; you are started free. Cut
this out nnl return TO US and we will send you
free something OF great value and importance
TO You, that will start YOU In business. which will
bring you ~ moro money right away than any
thing slse.I the world. Grand outfit free.
Address. TRUE & CO., Augusta, Maine.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02
Ruckien's ArhIca salye.

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 hey For sale wv G.. a Wells
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02

For SALE-An improved farm, con-
tanning 80 acres, 40 acres cleared, with
good buildings, well watered, two good
orchards, fences in first-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, 1888-02-02

To TIE FARMERS 1 have 100 bushels
of choice seed Peas for sale at S1.O0 per
bushel, also quantity of Early Swed-
ish Oats direct from the international
Seed Co., Rochester, y. Y. at 30 cents
per bu., a number of bush. OF choice seed
corn, at my farm in see s, Emmett or
address. ROBT. LOTHIAN. Mt. Salem. Y
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02

AUCTION SALE-Ceo. w. Bell. auc-
tioneer. will offer for sale by public
auction at the residence of the under
signed, 81 miles north and p miles west
of Melvin, on Wednesday, Feb. Is, 1888
lot of stock, farm utensils, etc. Sale
to commence at one o'clock p. m.
\. ID. KING.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02

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 bargain.
For further particulars inquire of
Johnny Sexton, Brockway Centre. 36tf
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02
The Weekly Exposition.
PUBLISHED ON THURSDAYS.
- @
81 YEAR-60C FOR Six MONTHS
soc FOR THREE Months.
-O---
JAS. A. MENzIEs,
Editor 81 Proprietor.
BRouKwAy CENTRE MARKET
Report corrected every Wed. csday by
w W. Grinnell. Grain Buyer.
st. Clair County's Poor,

St Clair County Supt's Of the poor
report for the quarter ending Dec. 3lst
1887, shows that they paid out to the
poor of the county. &5,373.77, divided rs
follows. by towns:
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02
Agricultural Society Meeting.

Agricultural Society Meeting.
The annual meeting of the Brockway
Centre Agricultural Society was held
at Justice Effrick's Office in this village
OH Monday afternoon. 4 goodly num-
Der of the officers and members were
present and the entire session was very
interesting. showing that the society
is full of life and activity.
The meeting was called to order by
President Gibbons. The following. re-
port of Secretary Effrick for 1887 was
accepted and adopted:
Receipts from all sources. Sl54I -
expenditures lt"o ~
Balance on hand ...............,.s 90 %
The following amount was expended
on grounds and buildings during 1887,
S336.39.
Moved by Daniel Foley, seconded by
p. Quinn that we amend sec. of con-
stitution so as to read that said officers
shall be elected by viva voce VOTE
Carried.
OFflNEISS Z uls 1000.
President-Jos. Gibbons.
Vice Pres ElmOre Putney.
Secretary--Jos. Effrick.
Treasurer-Chas. Hopkins.
DIRECTORS FOR 1888.
Brockway--Jeremiah Johnson.
Burnside-George Glasier.
Burtchville-Jos. Stephenson.
Brockway Centre-John Holden.
Clyde-.Tohn W. Gardner.
Elk-H. Vannest.
Emmett Daniel Foley.
Fremont. Soule.
Flynn elson Howey.
Grant Quinn.
Greenwood-Cha Lapien.
Kenockee--GeOrge Thomas.
Lynn-,James Sterling.
Maple Valley-John III. Beckett.
Mussey--Geo. W. Curtis.
Speaker Grimes.
Director ut large-John Wark.
Marshal G. McKenna.
On motion the fees of the marshal
were fixed at 800 per day and the de-
puties at S1.GO per day and their meals.
Moved by j. Anderson, seconded by
JAS. Sterling that Il committee of five
be appointed by the president to revise
the premium list.-Carried.
Committee--James Sterling, John
Anderson, Thos. Grimes, JOS. Gibbons
and Chas Lapien. The committee de-
cided to meet at Jos, Effrick's office on
Saturday, Feb. IL, at 10 o'clock a, m.
Moved by Chas. Lapien seconded by
Jno. Anderson that the society procure
new badges for superintendent NAM
ing the class over which each one pre-
ides.-Carried.
Moved by Thos. kerney seconded by
&. Thomas that we hold spring fair.
Lost.
Minutes read, accepted and approved.
On motion society adjourned sine die.
NOTES
a meeting Of the board of directors
will be called by the President In the
near future.
Many decided improvements to the
premium lists were brought up and
ably discussed.
There was lots of enthusiasm infused
into the meeting and when we say that
the Brockway Centre Agricultural So
ciety is ilourishing and successful in
stitution we are not exaggerating il
one bit. The officers are men who will
do credit to most any position of trust
and the members have shown their
good judgment by again electing them
| to fill the positions.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02

6{ht5f vREwARpEp are those who read this and
NikEk then act; they will find honorable, en-
ployment that will not take them from
their homes and families The profits nre large
and sure for every industrious person. many
have mnde and are now making several hum
dred dollars month. IL is easy for anyone to
make e. 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. cando itas
well a. anyone. Write to us at once for full
particulars. which;we mail free. ~
address,, Stinson 4 Co. Portland. Maine.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02

Farmers take notice. have 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 p. CURRIER.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02

FARMERS NoTICE-The subscriber
has two thoroughbred Berkshire boars
at his farm 1! miles south of MoOre's
Corners for service. Terms 81 at time
of service. 3lm2 THos. Il. COLLINS.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02

TAXEs--Wm. 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, 1888-02-02

For SALE-An improved farm of 80
acres. well watered. good buildings, and
good orchard. For further particulars
inquire of Jason Clark, Brockway Cen
ire, Mich. "a
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-02-02

ollows. by towns:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-05

Total debt less available cash
- items. .....................Sl,26 ,f24, t63
Net cash in the Treasury. ........... 5l23i,Gl0
Debt less cash in Treasury Dec. !,
1es: 1883
Debt less cash In Treasury Nov. 1.
1855. ...................... 1877 s75 655
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-05

Two Persons Instantly Killed and Other
Injurcd by n Railroad Accident.

Two Persons Instantly Killed and Others
Injured by n Railroad Accident.
A fatal accident occurred on the Denver
& Rio Grande track at little station named
Hustled. fifteen miles north OF Colorado
Springs. Col. by which two men were killed
and several fatally injured. The Salt Lake
express was laundering down the divide"
at a terrific speed. when, on turning curve
one mile south OF Hustled. the engineer was
Mortified 10 see the Rock Island express
dashing toward him less than three hun
dred feet away. The engineers and ilremen
of both trains jumped. and moment after
ward the engines came together with
laundering crash. telescoping the cars
Of both trains and rendering them q
mass OF broken timber and iron. The
upsetting OF the stove in the Rio Grande
baggage ear set fire TO the train. and be-
fore the flames could be cxtinguished three
cars were consumed. Fortunately no one
was imprisoned in them. and but two men.
both belonging 10 the crew. were killed.
W. II. Phillips. express messenger, and j.
II. Finn, both of the Rock Island. were
killed. Martin Numee. engineer Of the Rio
Grande. had his skull fractured. and will
die. Joseph Berry. engineer OF the Rock
Island. was badly hurt. and Harry Smith.
fireman on tho Rio Grande. was fatally in
iured Several othors were injured, but
not seriOusly
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-05
FIGHT WITH a NEGRO MOB.
Desperate Conflict Between Officers and
Colored Men Savannah, Ga.


An attempt by the police 20 quell a dis
turbance among n crowd of disordcrly
negroes i'm Savannah. Ga. resulted in riot
i'm which negro was killed, two policemen
and white man seriously injured. and
several negroes wounded. Patrolman Nc
Murray in dispensing the crowd was set
upon and knocked down. The crowd closed
in upon him. but he got up. and finding his
club useless drew his revolver and began
firing. Other officers heard the shooting
and fastened TO the place. Patrolman
Cronan was knocked down and his skull
broken. McMurray was driven three or four
blocks and escaped into a house. but the
crowd broke through the windows and
threw him into the street, where negro
women beat him with bricks until insensi-
BILE. The police were notified at headquar-
tiers. and n squad OF mounted officers soon
arrived. BY this time 1000 negroes were in
the street yelling and crying Kill them. kill
them!" The police held the crowd back.
and eight of the ringleaders were arrested.
The crowd was finally dispersed. A negro
with seven bullet-wounds in his body was
found dead in that part of the city whore
the shooting occurred.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-05
DUN's REVIEW OF TRADE.
Lower Prices Obtain I'm Nearly All
Branches.

Lower Prices Obtain I'm Nearly All
Branches.
r. G. Dun & Co.'S review Of trade for last
week says
The outgo OF gold and the situation in specu-
lat We markets caused lower prices in almost
lowed reports OF new and imp ortant agreements
betNeen rail- oad managers Al Kansas CITY
ira lie was comparatively quiet, and at Cleveland,
Detroit and Milwaukee improvement was noted
with more active demand for money. Col
lectlOns did not improve at the South, but
seemed fairly satisft Glory ut most Northern
cities The dty-goods market was more healthy
as 10 cottons, and with print otis stronger at
?94. Prices of other goods appear O be sJinen-
ing. No adv ance in prices of boots and shoes is
now expected. The breadstutfs market, after
sharp depression, recovered little. Oil
changed little; coffee was marked up half a
cent, white pork was % cents per barrel lower,
lard IL cents and hogs IL cents lower
per 100 pounds. The uncertainty OF the
iron business increased. More furnaces
are going into blast every furnace in the
PittsburS district is in operation, and
the output larger than ever Buyers look for
lower prices. THE anthracite coal trade suffered
rim recent overproducton. and IL is proposed
TO work only three-quarters time. Monongahela
mining ceased Dec /, putting GOO persons out
OF WORK. TIE coke production is the lnrgest on
record. Tbs exports of merchandise from New
York was substantially the same III November
us in the same month last year, with decrease
of 2 per cent. IN imports The business failures
number tor the week Up, rs compared with n
total of 200 for the previous week, and 231 the
week previous. hor the corresponding week OF
las year the figures were 243
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-05
AN IMPORTANT DECISION.
Hung Jury In n Murder Trial Equivalen,
tn IA Discharge.

Hung Jury I'm n Murder Trial Equivalent
toa Discharge.
The Supreme Court OF Pennsylvania has
rendered q remarkable decision relative to
the trial OF persons charged with murder.
1t was decided the disagreement Of the jury
in murder trials is equivalent to an acquit-
tai. and that the accused person cannot
be again arraigned for trial after one
jury has failed to agree. The ground
for the decision is the Constitution. which
says that man cannot more than once be
put in jeopardy of life and limb The'Su-
preme Conrt IN its decision declares that the
Constitution is clear on the point raised. and
the fact makes IL remarkable that the point
was never raised before. Many men have
been tried for murder second time. con-
victed and hanged. and IL would be inter-
esting 10 know how many have been un-
constitutionally hanged in Pennsylvania.
The decision will have the effect of releas-
ing several men who are now awaiting trial
after juries in their first trial had di sa-
greed. Hereafter it will be much more
difficult TO convict n man OF murder in
Pennsylvania, since the lawyers need only
work for q disagreement in order TO save
their clients.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-05
Murdered by Her Youthful Brother.

dead at Glasgow. Mo-. by her brother. Har-
yer Balloon. aged IA. Mrs. Jackson asked
Harvey to get bucket OF water. and when
he refused threatened to whip him and
went after the water herself. AS she was
entering the door on her return her brother
showed the muzzle OF shotgun at her face
and fired. tearing her left jaw and neck to
pieces. The young murderer fed after the
shooting. but returned and gave himself up.
He says that musket fell down and was
discharged and that his sister was shot by
accident His G-year-old cousin. who saw
the shooting. says the boy murdered his sis
ter as described above.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-05
THE NEW GRAND ARMY.
An Organization Effected at Indianapol
by Democratic Veterans.

indianapolis Qnd.) dispatch.l
A meeting of about threescore Demo
cratic Grand Army of the Republic vet
Grams was held in this city, at which an
organization was perfected known as the
Democratic Soldiers and Sailors Veteran
Association of Indiana. This organize
ton is the result of what has been termed
the revolt against the G.. A. Il. The oh
iect of the new association is set forth in
the following preamble to their constitu-
ton and bylaws:
The purpose Of this association shall be TO in
culcate the true principles of patriotism, love q.
country, and TO foster and maintain true demo
cratic principles in the administration of the
Government, both state and ma ional, and
cure pure, simple, and efficient administra-
tion OF the same, and to resist with all our
might any and every encroachment upon the
constitutional RICH and liberties of the people.
To preserve and strengthen those kind ind
freternal feelings which bind together those
who, as soldiers, sailors, and marines, united 10
suppress the rebellion. and to perpetuate the
memory and history of the dead.
To aid in evory possible way all persons who
have been honorably discharged from the mill
tary and naval service OF the United States. To
secure for them preierment and promotion III
the civil service, etc.
After the adoption of the constitution,
the following officers we're elected: Presi-
dent, II. A. Taylor; Secretary, w. c. Lar
kington; Treasurer, l.. G.. Daniels; Vice
President, Samuel c. Green. Under the
constitution the entire management of the
association is placed in the hands of an
executive board. George w. Koontz was
elected Chairman, and was given power TO
appoint the other members of the board,
which he will do by naming one man
from each Congress sional district and two
from the State-at-large at the next meet