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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-04
School Picnic.

A Union School Picnic was held al
Cheney. June goth, In honor of the
closing of the schools taught by Musa
Havens, Fife Ostrander, Clifford Cur
nelia, K. 3. Carroll and Cora Silsby. /.
A short literary program was atten-
lively listened TO during the afternoon
followed By a picnic supper in the
grove. More than one hundred and
fifty persons being present to partakr
of the delicious viands, and much
credit is due those, who furnished
the provisions, arranged the tables.
and cleared the grounds.
About dusk the several schools. to-
gether with the friends and patrons of
the same, crowded into the school.
house to participate In. and Iisten to
an excellent program consisting OF
songs, recitations, declamations, dia.
Iogues. instrumental music, etc.
For lack of time some OF the best
selections were necessarily, and Others
Internationally omitted.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-04

supt. Vaughn, who has charge of
the Michigan CentraIs line from De-
troit to Mackinac. now las only from
Bay City TO Mackinaw to look after,
while @. ID. Switzerland will direct
the line between Bay City and Detroit.
Supervisors Hum and James opened
the solitary bid last Monday, that was
received, for constructing the sewer
from the Court House to the river. We
did not learn whether they accepted 1t
or who was the bidder.
Every Saturday evening will make
special sale of Roasts, Stews. Soups
and Boiling Pieces of fresh meats.
Come and see the bargains. To save
salting. / will make special prices Of
above sorts. All which are guaranteed
to be prime stock. @. w. WIGHT.
The business of w. H. Smale has in
creased 30 largely that he requires
more room, and has moved into the
store-room formerly occupied by II.
Joseph. The next thing he will be
taking partner to double his joys
and expenses.
Our Beaver Creek correspondent re-
ports that Elder Tompkins is assisting
Elder Knight in his religious services
in that and Glade township. Kalkaska
county. Also that crops are growing
nicely and farmers are smiling over
their prospects.
y. J. Bell has re-painted his store
room in light green with vermillion
trimmings, making it look much neat
err and enabling him to display his
goods to much better advantage. The
best thing of it is that his trade keeps
in advance of his improvements.
The postofiice has been moved into
o. j. Bells shoe store, and j. NJ.
Jones has re-modeled everything con-
nected Herewith SO that he has the
neatest and most convenient post Of
fee ever seen in Grayling. Stamps
are no cheaper than before and it takes
cash to buy them.
The party who was seen tearing
down the fence on the Heath farm
last week Monday, had better watch
out, or he will suffer the full penalty
of the law. Neighhors shnnld protect
each others interest, instead of doing
little mean things in petty spite.
F. A. Curtis, of South Branch,
brought to this Office during the week
some samples of rye which are being
operated On by that grain pest the
green nudge and informs us that his
grain will not run a peck to the acre.
and that there will not be 100 bushels
of grain in Crawford county. The
nudge is small green insect and there
were hundreds on the sample shown.
-Roscommon NesDS.
The Democrat says: "Our cotempo-
rary is evidently not half so anxious
about competition on the school print
ing as it was on the county printing.
Why il 1t thuslyG" We are not fret
ting about either. The school board
is composed Of different material from
that of the Committee on Printing of
the Board or Supervisors and know
when work is done in workmanlike
manner.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-04

HOT. fienty OF uIes-
Z. j. Miller Is repainting his house.
George PearsoIl, John Baur and
George Hall have each put in tubular
pipe in their old wells and filed up
the wells with dirt.
Insects are destroying all vegetables
such as bagas, beets and small plants.
Daniel Poss hus the best piece Of po-
tatoes that we have seen.
Last Tuesday. Commissioner Miller
lat the job of planking the Chase hill.
which will be of great benefit to the
township at large. Edward Smith be-
ing the lucky man to get the contract.
July 2, '89. II. 8.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-04
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express in this way our
heartfelt thankfulness for the manv
deeds of kindness shown us in the
sickness and death OF our mother and
grandmother, by our friends and
neighbors.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. HANNA,
Mr.. and Mrs. JOHN HANNA,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. HASTINGS.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-04
Notice.

Merchants and others, are hereby
notified nor to deliver anything TO any
cept Cor cash. will not be response
ble for any credit purchases, except
through my general Office, per G. JEN
KINS.
b. SCHERMERHORN, Propr.
Jun. 20-3t, NJ. G. Dining Halls.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-04
Public Noticel

All who propose purchasing lots in
Crawling, will do well to call on Mr.. j,
s. Harder, who will be pleased to
show you choice lots on which to build
i'm Roffee's addition, at reasonable
prices and on easy terms.
L. nj. ROFFEE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-04
Gunsnith Shop.

T WILL open up the old blacksmith
l. shop near the bridge. where will
make and repair guns and do other
fine work IN my line. Repairing of
machinery n speciality. Terms reason
able. Give mc call
Ii. B. WILLIAMS.
Aug. 18th, 81.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-04
For Sale.

WILL SELL any of my houses or
lots on favorable terms. For particu-
lar information, call on
JOSEPH CHARRON,
May3,t.f.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-04
Rev. c.. w. West.

NOTARY PUBLIC and Justice of
~ the Peace. Resides in Center
Plains township. Post Office, Pere
Cheney. All business entrusted to
me will be promptly attended to.
May 20, 80.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-04
Team for Sale.

T WILL sell my horses, wagon and
= harness on reasonable terms. Hor-
ses are four years old and harness and
wagon in good condition.
w. II. HANSON.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-04
E. ]. Pfelfer.

CONTRACTOR and builder. Plans
- and estimates furnished. Shop on
Cedar street, near the river. Building
and repairing done on short notice.
Give me u call.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-04
Settlement Notice.

Having sold my stock of Dry
Goods. Clothing. Boots. Shoes. Gro
ceries and Lumbernen's Supplies. TO
l.. Jensen e. Co.. desire to close my
books promptly, therefore all parties
having accounts are requested to call
and settle without delav.
J. MAURICE FINN.
Mar On '2A ff
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-04

Also 6thfrrS sse:as. A-saal rsC.id EfnT-,
LadIrs' Breast Pins. Unft a;ns - incs Lorhes
Books a-d many oiktr ARTICLES, rc..4s rrasd tctst
81 100. 900 presents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26
WEST VIRGINIA U. S. COURT CASES

MARTINsBURG, w. VA, Oct. 49,
The regular term Of the United States
District Court of West Virginia con-
vened in this city yesterday. Judge
Hugh L. Bond presiding. The case
of the United States VS.. George w.
Graham, an attorney practicing at
Harper's Ferry, charged with the
violation of the pension laws, was
called. Colonel Dudley appeared for
the accused, and asked for q continu-
ance of the case until next term,
which was granted. Bond was fled.
The case of John Wendell Martin,
of this city, VS.. Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, in an action for trespass,
amount of damages S., 995 was called.
Plea filed by John A. Hutchinson,
counsel for company, which was de-
INJURED to by Messrs. Flick and West.
enhaver. counsel for plaintiff, which
was overruled.
John Wilson Martin VS.. Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, in action of tres
pass, laying damages at $4,000. Call
ed, plea entered and issue Joined by
same counsel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

A FINE YIELD OF CoRN.-Mr. Ed
ward Lupton, living near Kilmer's
mill, raised, this year, the largest
crop of corn upon measured acre,
that we haye ever heard of being
raised in this county. Last spring, at
the time of planting, he had county
Surveyor /. w. Wood to survey an
acre of upland, for the express pur-
pose of competing for prize of $500
offered by the American Agricult,wist
for the best acre Of corn raised in the
United states. On Tuesday of last
week, Oct. 18th, the acre was again
surveyed, in the presence of several
gentlemen, chosen as representatives
OF the Agricult,rist, and Mr.. Lupton,
Messrs. John Kilner, John f. Boyd,
John T. Janney, Sheriff G. II. Miller,
Oscar NJ. Thomas and one of we edi-
tors, were all present and witnessed
the husking, weighing and measuring
the corn. There were gathered 1907
TBS. or l07 bushels and l7ibs. Thirty
three and-a-half pounds which had
been missed, was gathered after the
husking was over. AS requested,
fifty pounds were sent to the expert
ment station, at Morgantown, by the
directions of the Agrictdtmist. A
bounteous dinner was served, OF
which all partook with great relish.
Mr.. Lupton has proven himself q
model farmer, in this contest, at least
in the raising of corn.-iStdtes81d an.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26
TOMAHAWK NEWS.
News is scarce.

News is scarce.
Mr.. ]. III, Miller was in our midst
last Monday collecting taxes.
Mr.. Geo. w. Miller, Of Michigan,
is visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Col. D. j. Marley spent couple of
days at the Frederick fair, last week.
Mr.. s. w. Armbrester had his hand
badly mashed while hauling logs one
day last week.
Mr.. J. A. Siler took his departure
for his home in Kansas last week,
after a brief visit to his friends.
Mr.. r. w. Hiett wears broad
smile the past few days. Randy, it
will not be any benefit to you in car
penter work.
Several parties from this place were
attending the Hagerstow n fair last
week, Some of those who did mol
attend were engaged in sack and po'
tato raising; but the spectators did
not come and their racing was unnec
essary.
Oct. %, 'S9. RIP VAN WINKLE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

MIR. j. B. Wilson, Cashier of the
Peoples National Bank, Of Martins
burg, w. Va, is in the city visiting
Mr.. T. A. Tidball. Mr.. Wilson
came to Fort Worth with Mr.. It'd
ball seventeen years ago, aud together
they established the first bank in Fort
Worth, under the firm name of lid
ball e. Wilson. Soon after this Mr..
Wilson was recalled home by the
death of his father, and has not been
here since until this trip. He says he
expected many changes, but was not
prepared for the wonderful growth
and improvement that has taken
place, or to see the magnificent city
with its hundreds of business houses,
fine churches, handsome residences,
etc., that have taken the place of the
three or four business firms then do.
ing business in one story shanties and
living in rudely constructed cottages
in the little village thathe left.-F0rt
Worth, Texas, Gdzettee, Sept. 90.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26
I'll. j. HOMRICH.
JEWELER AND OPTICIAN.

HYMENEAL.-Cards are out for the
wedding of Miss George, daughter of
Mr.. Jacob Rinker, of Bunker Hill.
this county. to Mr.. David NJ. Pitzer,
also of the same place. The marriage
will be celebrated in the Presbyterian
Church at Bunker Hill, on Wednes-
day, October 3Oth, at four O'Clock in
the afternoon. Miss Rinker is one of
the most popular young ladies of the
Southern end of this county; and we
congratulate in advance, the fortunate
and successful Mr.. Pitzer.-lSates-
man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26
BEDINGTON NEWS.
Snow to-day.

Snow to-day.
New is scarce.
Cooler atmosphere.
Eighty.nine tickets were sold from
here to the Hagerstown fair last
Thurday.
Miss Maria Marshall gave must
Gale on Tuesday evening last which
was a great success.
Mr.. Chas. McIntire has accepted a
position as Telegrapher on the Nor
folk and Western r. r. at Bristol,
Tenn.
Mrs. Wilhelm has purchased of DR..
F. M. Davis about an acre of grond
near the r. r. station and will COM
mence the erection of residence.
We came near having an accident
on Saturday evening last. A Mr..
Gregory of Martinsburg was passen.
ger from here on said evening, so
when the train pulled up to the station
and stopped no one was present to get
on and it started off. Mr.. Ct. being
deaf and his eyesight defective had
not come out of the station until the
train started whereupon he ran to get
on with little child in his arms. He
tripped and fell beside the moving
train but fortunately far enough to
save two lives from eternity. The
train was stopped and he was taken
on. The fault lies not in the compa-
ny. Persons should be ready and get
on and off as soon as train stops.
Mr.. G. w. Marshall has returned
home from the city bringing with
him large line and fine stock OF
goods which he will sell at low prices.
EDMUND.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26
DEATHS.

Oct. Esd, Jno. M. Payne, aged ~
years, 5 months and day.
Mr.. Payne was an esteemed citizen
of Arden District. He leaves a fami.
ly of twelve children. Funeral yes
terday morning at Payne's Chapel.
On Sunday. Oct. goth, in this city.
of consumption, Mr.. John Menser,
The deceased leaves two small boys to
mourn his loss.
AT her home in fremont, City,
Clarke Co., Ohio, of Typhoid Fever.
October 4th, 1899, Mrs. Elizabeth
Kerns, wife of William Kerns, and
widow of John Butts, deceased. Aged
81 years.
Morgan Mercury please cory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

A GREAT DIscovERY.-The fact that
castor oil, as vile medicine as was ever
discovered, has SO long held its own as a
laxative, is because, until HAMBURG
FIGS were discovered, no medicine
could take its place. Now, however,
ladies and children take HAMBURG
FIGS, and like them. 25 cents. Dose,
one Fig. Mack Drug Co., N. Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

At great expense l have secured the
services of Prof. Chas. lie Tont. one of
the leading background painters in the
world. to paint me a number of the lat
est and finest backgrounds, SO am now
better able than ever to give you the
very latest styles and finest work in pho
Biography. Call and see me. CUNNING
HAM, Martinsburg's favorite photo
grapher. over National Bank.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

RAPID BEATING OF THE HEART,-When-
ever you feel an uneasiness in the region
of the heart, slight pain in the shoulder,
arm, or under the shoulder blade, or
when you find yourself short Of breath
when exercising, or your heart has
periods of beating fast, you have heart
disease, and should take DR.. FLINT's
REMEDY. Descriptive treatise with each
bottle or address Mack Drug Co., N.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

AN ATTEMPT AT TRAIN-wKECK-
ING.-GHAMBERsBURG, PA, October
18.-Investigation to-day disclosed
the fact that the accident on the Cum
berland Valley Railroad yesterday
morning, at the seventy-one-mile
siding, this side of Hagerstown. was
caused by a deliberate attempt at
rain-wrecking. The New Orleans
express, scheduled to leave here at
6:20 a. M, was over an hour late and
carried a large number of passengers.
While coming at high rate of speed,
it dashed into the siding and struck
some freight cars standing there.
The engineer and fireman jumped,
and nobody was hurt, but the track
was blocked several hours. An ex-
animation of the switch showed that
the switch lock had been broken off
and was missing, and the switch had
been thrown so as to throw the train
onto the siding.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

Mr., Flick and wife, who have been
visiting his son, Hon. w. H. H.
Flick, left this week on their return
to their home in Ohio. They will
visit friends in the Cumberland Val
ley and at Pittsburg on their way out.
They had a pleasant visit East.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

Mr.. J. w. Butts and Miss Laura
Devilbiss were united in holy matri-
mony at the Lutheran parsonage,
Hagerstown, on Thursday, Oct. nth,
1889. Mr.. Butts is from Berkeley
county. His bride until now has
been residing in Frederick. We wish
them a long, happy and prosperous
lifa
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

The colored M. E. Church, of Mid
dleway, was dedicated to the service
of Almighty God last Sunday. There
were about four hundred persons pres
ent. Rev. w. III. Brooks, of Wash
ington, preached fine sermon at II
a. m. The dedicatory sermon was
preached by Rev. S. A. Lewis, of
this place. at p. m. The church is a
beautiful structure, size 2SX40, and
cost $1,000.
Peter Johnson, an influential color
ed farmer of this county, died on
Sunday.
DIR. John d. Starry, on Saturday
morning last, suffered partial paral-
ysis of the left arm and leg.
Miss Laura Strider, of this county,
left on Monday for Baltimore and
will this week proceed on her way to
San Francisco and sail for Japan on
the 9Th of November-Whither she
goes as a missionary OF the M. E.
Chuch, South.
In Charlestown, Oct. 10Th, Decatur,
infant son of J. M. and Lizzie Phil
lips, aged months and Is days.
In Harper's Ferry, Oct. IL, of par
alysis, Mr.. Baldwin Johnston, aged
about II years.
In Charlestown, October 16, Mary
Helen, infant daughter of w. B. and
Kennie Davis.
Mr.. J. P. A. Dangerield, SO well
known in ante bellum times as Pay
masters Clerk at the Harper's Ferry
Arm ory, and who has been residing
at Fayetteville, North Carolina, for
years past, died of heart disease few
days ago whilst out hunting.
Col. Geo. P. Sargent's wife present
ed him twins. Sargent, being an Old
Hickory Democrat, concluded tc
name them Cleveland and Hill. But
the wife, Jealous republican, had an
ticipated him and called them Don
Cameron and John w. Mason. Sar.
gent who had just been bounced from
the Government Printing Office and
was as sore as a gum boil and bore
the mark of an official boot-toe as big
as an exaggerated bed-sore, says
"When they get older he'll make
good democrats of them if there is
any virtue in West Virginia hicko-
rieS.n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

Sweeping leaves and falling leaves
and burning leaves, keeping the fair
sweepers busy early and late. The
young single ladies love to go out in.
to the woods to gather autumn leaves;
when they are married they will
gather the autumn leaves at their
door. Such is life.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

1t is said that in attendance and ex-
hibits the Hagerstown and Frederick
Fairs were never more successful.
All thus goes to show that the farm
ers and business men this side of the
river should by all means have an
agricultural fair of their own.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

THEY Run Our OF AMBITIoN.-An old
soldier who knew more of fighting than
of history or grammar, said it was no
wonder our boys of the North got licked
at Bull Run, it was because they run out
of " ambition" OF course he ment am
munition. But you will never run out
of ammunition or ambition if you will
take Burdick's Kidney cure. the only re-
liable remedy for Bright's disease and
diabetes. It has never failed to cure in
single case any ordinary kidney or
liver trouble. One or two bottles will
make a cure. Price 75c. and S1.25.
Sample bottles free. For sale by E. G..
Williams, Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

Rev. g. Hutsler, of Millville, Ohio,
a native and former resident of Berke-
ley Co., was in town last week, on
his way to Lancaster, Pa, to which
place he has been transferred as Pas
tor. He served three or four years in
Millville. His charge before this was
in Pennsylvania.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

The Pastor of the LIST M. E. Church,
Rev. John Edwards, will preach on
/" Demas hath forsaken me, having
loved this present world" End Tim.
4-10. He will have a word for men
who regularly work on the Sabbath
day, and for such as love their lodges
more than the means Of grace, and he
desires to see all such at Church on
Sunday morning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

SYRUP OF FIGs.-Produced from
the laxative and nutritious juice of
California figs, combined with the
medicinal virtues of plants known to
be most beneficial to the human sys-
tenn, acts gently, on the kidneys, liv.
er and bowels, effectually cleansing
the system, dispelling colds and head.
aches, and curing habitual constipa.
ton.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

John II. Van Fossen, who killed
Charles A. Porter at Frederick, gets
five years in the penitentiary. Ifyou
steal a chicken you get one year and
if you steal $4,000 you get two
years, and if you kill man you get
five years. What laws!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

BLAZING FORESTS ON THE BLUE
RIDGE.-CHAMBERsBURG, Pa, Oct.
2l.-The largest mountain fire that
has occurred in this region for many
years is now burning on South Noun
tains, in this county. 1t Is confined
to the ridges north of Gettysburg
pike, mostly on the Caledonia Fur
mace property and adjoining lands,
and is over eight miles long. 1t was
plainly visible from here last night,
and the whole southeastern sky was
illuminated. The flames could be
seen shooting up above the mountain
tops, and the whole valley was filed
with smoke and burning leaves. The
destruction Of timber is something
enormous. The opposition fires which
have been started have not availed
much, and nothing but a heavy rain
will bring relief. Another large lire
is burning on the North Mountain be-
tween Merccrsburg and Clearspring,
Md, and is spreading rapidly. The
fires at Richmond Furnace are under
control,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

Mr.. C. ]. F. Caldwell, patient in
the Providence Hospital. Washing
ton, from this place, will be brought
home this week, his condition being
greatly improved.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

The drouth in Minnesota is ca us
ing great ALARM, and many farmers
are sinking deeper wells in the hopes
of getting supply OF water before
the winter freeze sets in. The rivers
and lakes are the lowest ever known.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-10-26

Virginia Haines and Flora Rains
zenberger,two young girls of Winches-
ter, ran away to Hagerstown, and
from there to Baltimore, where they
were rescued from shame by the po-
lice, the girls having assumed the
names of Ruby Adams and Jessie
Moore. Miss Haines was sent home
to her father, the other one is held for
her parents or guardians.