Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-12-12


awee Co. last week on account of the
serious illness of his mother. She died
while he was there. The doctor return
ed Monday to this place
w. n. McKenna has just received a
new stock of holiday goods, such as per-
fumery, fancy and toilet articles, etc.
Call and see his fine stock. also read
the new adv. in this issue.
We are able to be out again and at
tend to our duties in the office after the
shaking up we received last week. We
will try and not get mixed up in any
more runaways hereafter
If you have any probate printing to
do. please request the Probate Judge
to send it to the EXPOSITOR. We can
do the work as we'll and as cheaply as
any other paper in the county.
A joint meeting of the Patrons of
, Industry in this vicinity was held at
this place Saturday last for the purpose
of raising money to start cooperative
general store here. The majority of
the patrons are not in favor of the
movement.
Joe w. Avery has again opened up a
| law office in the Stevens block in Port
a
business III the probate court, besides
carrying on general law business. Mr..
Avery is an able attorney and will no
doubt work up a large practice.
George Brooks is enjoying larger
| trade than ever before in his new quar-
ters in the Mckenna. Block George
deserves the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him. You cannot do better than
to give him call when in need of a
hair cut, shave, shampoo or sea foam.
On Sunday last our table was graced
with fine large piece of venisou sent
us by our friend f. T.. Bowman, who
lately returned from hunting eXpedi-
tion in the north woods. Eph has the
thanks of our family for this generous
gift. Two deer was the result of his
efforts
The Coleman Independent has stem
med the tide through its first year of
existence and starts out this week on
its second with stiff upper lip, with a
| firm determination to do right and
make money though the heavens fall.
Dave Il. Menerey has proved himself a
successful newspaper man.
James Pearce returned Monday from
| hlBOlldC WHClC HC was idoJ DdIulud1
assisting in the celebration of the tin
number of friends Joined in the happy
event. Here's hoping that Mr.. and
Mrs. Pearce may celebrate many more
anniversaries of their wedding
There is no need of anyone going
away from town to have photographs
taken. AS fine work can be secured
right here at home as elsewhere.
| Coughs work bears q fine finish. is true
to life, and is produced at as low prices
as are consistent with frst-class work.
! Always patrOniZe home industry when
you can do So.
The Detroit Journal Year Book for
1890, will be ready for issue about Jan
uary lst. 1t will be sent free to all old
and new subscribers Of the journal. 1t
has been thoroughly revised, and near
ly all the matter II contains, rs we'll as
the cover, is nearly new, the latter be-
ing beautitied by an elegant floral de-
sign, 1t is beauty.
My boy met with serious accident
by pulling can of boiling water over
on himself and scalding his face, hands
and arms dreadfully. Having bottle
of Salvation Oil in the house l applied
it Immediately to the parts scalded, Gas
per directions) and am glad to state
that he is now well, and the wounds
healed nicely without leaving scar.
Mrs. y. CAMPBELL, : Roberts street,
BugelO.
The following teachers were granted
certificates at the examination held at
Capac. Nov Both: Franc bankers, Ca
pac; Edith Edwards, Riley Centre, Ii.
w. Goodrich, Berville; II. p Mower
son, Belle River; G. L. Ormsby, Smith;
Herbert Osborne, Richmond; Clara
0'ToOle, Marysville; Daniel Schafer,
Capac; III. +. Smith. Belle River; Mary
Z. Thurston. Almont.
On last Thursday evening the ladies
of the Presbyterian congregation at
Old Brockway held a social entertain
ment at their church, consisting of
readings, recitations. vocal and instru-
mental music, voluntary remarks and
refreshments. DR.. Will III. Gowan,
chairman. All was social and pleasing
and the proceeds amounted to $50. The
social was repeated OIL Saturday even
ing and the 10 cent collection netted $40.
The following officers were elected
| for the ensuing year at the regular
meeting of Advance Lodge, No. 10, L.
O. o. F., last Friday evening: Noble
Grand, j. g. Holden; Vice Grand, John
Hallock; Recording Sec, j. Z. Lutz;
Treas, j. ID. Jones. This was the first
meeting in their new hall over J. T..
Waterman & Co.'S store and all mem
bers present report very pleasant and
enjoyable time. Brethren from abroad
made very able addresses on the many
advantages of the institution. The
! Oddfellows have the finest furnished
lodge room in the village and are in a
very prosperous condition.
At the annual election of Brockway
Lodge, No. 3l6, +. a. A. NJ, in their
hall in this village the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: w.
NJ, John Wark; 5. W.. Robt II. Meme
rey; j. w, Levi Morrill,, Jr.; Sec. Jos.
Effrick; Treas. James Wallace; 5. d.,
Austin Lutz; j d., Peter Lang; Chap
lain. &. B. Stonehouse; Tyler, VIM. ID.
Wear. A large number of the men,
bers were present and very nice time
was enjoyed by all. 1t was decided to
have public installation and oyster
supper on the evening of st. Johns day,
Dec. 81. Noted speakers from abroad