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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10
GENERAL NEWS.

Mt. Clemens new Fountain hotel has
been opened.
Fevers are reported as prevalent
around Croswell.
Sand Beach has bonded herself for
$4,000 to aid manufacturers.
Jas. Grandy, of Peck. has been grant
ed pension with SAB back pay.
Croswell expects soon to have a lie.
gal,y commissioned fire company.
Chester Cooley and Mr.. and Mrs
John w. Dyar, all of Romeo, died last
week.
A large bear, weighing $50 pounds
when dressed, was shot near Cass City
recently.
Mt. Clemens does not get the electric
lights this year that she has been
wanting
a stock company has been formed at
Durand to manufacture peppermint
and other essential oils.
Three hundred thousand people visi.
ted Detroit's Exposition. Next year
the show will be held in August.
n. Vanattar, of Peck, received pain
full injuries by being thrown down by
span of horses, breaking his jawbone
and inflicting other injuries.
Natural gas has been found in Ma
comb county. While boring for water
on his farm in Erin, Wednesday of last
week, Lewis Auf struck gas. When the
anger was at a depth of about 90 feet, a
discharge of gas took place from the
well, throwing the auger, stones, gray.
ell and dirt upward to great height
with immense force. The discharge OF
gas still continues in volume and force
and it is thought in the neighborhood
that Mr.. Auf has tapped permanent
gas supply.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10
Another swindling Game.

The ingenuity of the man who OBJ
jects to earning his bread by the sweat
of his brow is continually being taxed
to evolve schemes. While residents of
cities are not always exempt, these
fellows usually seek the farmer to get
in their work. The latest device an
nounced is machine for cutting corn
and shocking it. and is introduced to
the unsuspecting farmer by a man who
produces pin about eight inches long
with double eye, which by an extra
twist OF the wrist, would tie cord of
corn in fine shape. He gives it to the
farmer and agrees to allow him and his
boys to run the machine. Then of
course receipt is signed, large letters
showing one needle free and the small
letters underneath proving to be an
order for one gross and an agreement
to pay 1886. The agreement is dis
counted at the first bank and the farm
er has to walk up and pay it. 1t is re-
markable that susceptible farmers are
found upon which to work. But 1t
will likely always be so notwithstand-
ing repeated warnings.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

For SALE.-l60 acres in Emmett
county, Michigan; so acres cleared,
the balance timbered with beech and
maple; soil sandy loan. land rolling;
never-failing spring, cistern and well: a
neat frame house with kitchen attach
ed; temporary barn. One mile from
Brutus station on the Grand Rapids
& Indiana railroad. At the station
there are two saw mills, church, school,
stores, post Office, etc. Price, $4,000;
terms easy. This farm would be ex-
changed for farm property in the vicin-
| ity &C Yale, and difference paid if any.
SOLOMON KAUFMAN, Washington p.
o., Ontario, Canada
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

FARM FOR SALE.-A great bargain
for some one. offer for sale my farm
situated two miles east of Brown City,
Sanilac Co., containing so acres-73
acres in good state of cultivation
with no waste land. All newly fenced
into from five to ten acre fields. Good
orchard bearing all kinds of fruit. A
garden of small fruits. Well supplied
with water. Two barns, a granary and
large frame house just finished.
Price $4,000 if sold within thirty days.
Address, VIM j. MAKELIM,
Traverse City, Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10
Forced to Leave Home.

Over 60 people were forced to leave
their homes yesterday to call for free
trial package of Lanes Family Medi-
cine. If your blood is bad, your liver
and kidneys out of order. If you are
constipated and have headache and an
unsightly complexion, don't fail to call
on any druggist to-day for free sam
pie of this grand remedy. The ladies
praise it. Everyone likes it. Large
size package 30 cents.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10
A. LUTHER.

AUCTION SALE-W. w. Lord, auc-
tioneer, will sell for the undersigned
who has rented his farm, at his resi-
dence miles north and mile east of
Melvin, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, a lot of
horses, CATTLE sheep, hogs, hay, farming
implements. etc. Sale to commence
at 10 clock q. m.
II. ii. KETTLEwELL.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

FARMERS. NoTICE.-The undersigned
wishes to state to the farmers that all
kinds of grain brought to market for
sale must be clean as we now ship to
other markets than Port Huron. We
cannot take any grain that is dirty. All
grain that stands the test we will pay
the highest market price for. Ferti-
lizer salt for sale at Sc per ton at the
elevator. H. j. MCPHEE. 18w4
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

AUCTION SALE.-W. w. Lord, auc-
tioneer, will offer for sale at the Don
aldson farm, between Peck and Melvin,
on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at one o'clock
p. M. sharp, lot of farm stock, inn
plements, hay. grain and household
goods. This will be bona fide sale as
the proprietor is going out of the farm
ing business. G. a. DONALDSON, prop.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

NOTICE. hereby forbid all parties
paying accounts for services of my
stallion brilliant" to any other person
except myself. The books were stolen
by w. Cushman and disposed of and
parties paying their accounts will be
compelled to pay them over again.
Melvin, Aug. 81, 1889.
ia A. LUTHER.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10
BuckIen's Arhica saIve.

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 25
cents per box. For sale by G. A. Wells
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

AUCTION SALE.-George w. Bell,
auctioneer, will sell for the undersigned
at his farm, Ii miles east and l mile
south of Yale, on Tuesday, October 10,
commencing at o'clock p. m, sharp, a
lot of stock, farm implements, hay, etc.
III. VANoRMAN.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

AUCTION SALE-Geo. w. Bell. auc-
tioneer, will offer for sale by public
auction at the farm of the undersigned
n mile south and mile west of Valley
Centre, on Monday, Oct. If, common
cling at l o'clock p. m. sharp, a lot of
stock. etc. l.. y. BULLOCK.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

NOTICE TO DEBTORS The under
signed having gone out of business, and
desiring to get settlement with all
who are indebted to him, he hereby no.
titles all who do not settle by Oct LIST,
that their accounts will be placed in the
hands of an attorney for collection.
1SW4 JAMES HISEY.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

AUCTION SALE-Geo. w. Bell, auc-
tioneer, will offer for sale at the farm
of the undersigned, II mile north and
l mile east of Yale, on Thursday, Oct.
10, lot of stock, etc. Sale to COM
mence at o'clock p. m.
J. +. KING.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

SHINGLES FOR SALE.-The under.
signed has large quantity of shingles
also any number of cedar posts for sale
at his store in Peck all Of which will be
sold cheap. As j. II. WATERMAN.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

AUCTION SALEM. Mckenzie, auc-
tioneer will offer for sale for the UNI
dersigned at his place l mile south and
Il miles east of Roseburg, on Saturday,
October II, lot of stock, farm imple-
ments, etc. Sale to commence at one
o'clock. JOHN WILLOUGHBY.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

NoTICE-Gentlemen who subscribed
to Bonus for Flax Mill will please call
at Holden Bros store and pay sub
scription as the list is there.
Feb. g, 1889. BY order of Subscribers,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

For SALE-A dwelling house ahd 81
acres of land known as (Smades' proper
ty) in the village of Yale, or will trade
same on improved farm. For further
particulars address or apply to SIMEON
HAMILTON, West Branch, Mich. 21tf
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10

For SALE OR RENT wish to sell
or rent my place situated just outside
the corporation. For further partlcu-
lars inquire of David Teetzel, Brock
way Centre.
1tf MRS. REBECCA HEBNER.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10
Wolf Teeth Extracted Free.

If you want your Horses Teeth
Dressed, we can do it. All animals
examined Free of Charge.
w. n. McKenna has had lo years
experience in the treatment of all
diseases of domesticated animals
and intends to stay with you. He
does not intend to leave in three or
four months. He is here to stay
and now wishes to make it known
that he will attend to all calls day
or hight, to all requiring his SER
vices. Office at,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-10
Ontario Veterinary College

Treat all diseases of domestica-
ted animals, Ring-bones, Spavins,
Curbs, Splints, Poll Evil, Fistula,
Weathers, Tumors, Warts, &c.
The Washington bee., 1889-01-26
TAKE NOTICE

The pat ons Of the BEE must
nav fc" all adve tisement-, ia the
way of noticpa. hpa,h-, marriag-s,
&c, f>J mater + q rel son a
nature will be i ser el unle it i:
paid for.
The Washington bee., 1889-01-26
iEGUaE A HOME IN THE Lind Of FLgHRS
DINSMOI}El

DllNOWlONI.
One Of the growing ;'wns of 'he
South, is situated on both sides OF
Savan ah, Florida & Western
Railroad, just twelve miles from
Jacksonville, Fla. 1t is high, slIy
AID level, and a successful horii
cultural and truck-growing sectieu
at the State. Dinsmore can be
easily reached from Jacksonville by
railroad, by water route, or by an
hour aud half drive over an excel
l,nf plank and shell road.
D.usmore is not one of the iS0la
ten spots that is only laid out on
paper, but a thriving prosperous
town that recommends itself to
capitalist and labOrer, to fathers
and wives who are vigilant over
their own interests and the welfare
of their children, to those who are
seeking homes and those who have
capital to invest for speculation.
The land can be obtained at re-
markably low figures and on terms
suitable to the condition of every
purchaser. At the present low
figures a poor man can make regu-
lar payments on valuable home
with less than the aggregate of
unnecessary expense or money act
uaIiy thrown away. II is an in
veStment that one cannot regret
AMI through which YOU will realize
many times the amount invested.
The prices are for Front Business
Lots one acre, s65, $50, s35. Sec
ond choice. s25 SIS. Third choice
SIS. Fourth choice $40. Fifth
choice, SIS. Ii must be remember
ed that these are acre lots.
We al~o have vegetable and
truck farms laid out adj cent to
Dinsmore, containing from five to
sixteen acres each, which we offer
for the benefit of those who wish to
farm al s5 acre.
Our terms are one fourth cash
and balance III enc, two and three
years.
The chain of title Will be short
and strong. 1t is fI0m the State OF
Florida to the Railroad and from
he Railroad to you.
o Truck farming around DinSmoTe
would b ut the door Of two Of the
gre ite>t markets in the South. Let
every poor man if with bat one
dollar, commence to buy a lot IN
Oinsm0re. The fare from Jackson.
vile and return is only twenty-five
cents. Think Of it. There are
eight passenger trains per day anu
the round trip will only cost TWEEN
ty-tive cents. Trout creek, large
stream passes right through the
vicinity, thus affoIding pure fresh
water for stock, perfect drainage
and abundance Of fish.
TAKE WARNING NOW, and
DO not let this grand opportunity
slip you. Ii is the very best chance
you will have TO secure a good
piece of valuable property aud Suct?
startling prices.
The merchants in Dinsmore arr
enjoying good trade and the
town is rapidly growing. Saw
mills are convenient for securing
timber to build, and laborers who
desire work can get from a dollar
and d half to two dollars per day
For further information or plats
and how to see Dinsmofe, call OF
or address,
J. w. FEGOMPsO1 $50,
Drawer 2oS jacksonville, Fla
The Washington bee., 1889-01-26
WHERE TO BUY THE BEE.

East Washington, Prof. J. W
Fowler, 31S 3rd street 8. e.
South Washington: DR.. s. A.
Sumby, F bet. 3rd and 41 sts., 8. W.
and Rev.R. S. Laws, 316 81 at. 8. W.
Northwest DR.. Beller, 18th and
NJ streets; Capt. w. P. Gray 18th
Uear L st. Mrs. Pokety, NJ bet 18th
and 18th sts.; Chas. Bealle, cor. 18th
and 81 sts.; Philadelphia House 34S
Pa. Ave.
Can always be obtained at any
of the above named places every
Saturday morning.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-20
The Art TOnsOrial
MIR. AMOS LUCAS,

MR.. AMOS LUCAS,
(of Long Branch.
Having arrived at the conclusion that the
columns of the CLARION are the only means
whereby he can bring his business to the
proper standard gives vent as follows:
SHAVING, HAIR CUTTING, SHAM
POCNING AND DYEING
In the latest style of the art tonsorial
SHARP RAZORS AND A CLEAN
SHAVE
Is the motto of this enterprising artist, and
but please all. Will bc in his shop at all
times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-20

Here it is For centuries the ques-
ton, "What is a kiss ? has agitated the
world, and it has remained for DR.. H.
Gibbons to solve the problem. In re.
cent lecture at San Francisco, he de-
scribed kiss as "the anatomical juxta-
position of two orbicularis oris muscles
in a state of contraction.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-20
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Assets June 30th 1888. S736.OS2.55
Reserve for Re Insurance. 80. $3l4.O69 g.
Net surplus June Both, 'sS $OO,559.79
Losses Paid. ..... $l,20O,572.53
One of the reasons why YOU should insure
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For death by Accident $5,OOOOO
For Loss of both Eyes $5,O0O.OO
For loss of both Hands $5,0OO.OO
For loss Of both Feet 100000
For loss Of one hand and foot $5,000.O0
For loss of one hand or foot $1,666 SCI
Smaller amounts of insurance in proper
ton.
MoRAL"-lnsurc in the Fidelity &. Casual.
ty Co. of New York for,
Railroad trains will he wrecked,
Boilers or lamps will explode
Horses will take fright and run,
Brick or timbcrs will fall.
Fire burns and Lighnings strike,
Machinery will crush or manglc,
Tools or Glass will cut,
Spin'crs or Nails will wound
Slips or falls will happen,
Hammers and Weights will bruisc,
Ladders or staging will give way,
Limbs will I've sprained or broken.
"Thc unexpected is wha, always happens
"Bc wis" today; It's madness TO defer"
For further Information call upon,
FRANK IIESSON
Mechanicstown Nd
p. Insurance tickets for Sale at R,il
Road depot by F. Hesson's at 25 cents per
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-20

sample complete Of family scales together with eaa.
oe of Watches Books Guns and numerous household articles
IN which we ole great to Agents and others The
Scales atey fitted and adjusted and are warranted
in every respect offered at this price for the present
10 encourage agents others to handle our goods On ten
dollar from mammoth circular we w send one
~ scales free, allow the paid for Tins set
At, EVANS CO., IS anI Isis State stn cHlEAoo III"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-20
n{he1ssGgs& &,,,,
FOR
$50
And For The Democracy.

The Sun believes that the campaign for
the election of Democratic Congress in
1890 and q Democratic President in 1892
should begin on or about the fourth of next
March. The Sun will be on hand at the be.
ginning and until the end of the most inter-
esting and important political conflict since
the war, doing its honest utmost, rs ever, to
secure the triumph of the Democratic party
and the permanent supremacy of the prnci-
pies held by jefferson, Jackson, and Tilden.
The great fact of the year is the return to
absolute power of the common enemy Of all
good Dcmocrats-thc political organization
for whose overthrow the Sun fought tor tif
teen years, the memorable years of Grant
and the Fraud Hayes, and Garfield and Ar
thur.
1t is the same old enemy that Democrats
now confront, and he will be intrenchcd in
the same strong position, 1t has been carri-
ed once by brave and hopeful fighting. Do
you not believe with the San that the thing
can be done again? Wait and see!
l Hc nope VI VIC Nya' VilolIo VI " "H'''"
press cherishing no memories of the past
differences in non essentials, forgetting cv.
crything but the lesson of experience, and
that victory IS a duty.
Probably you know the Sun already as Il
newspaper which gets all the news and
prints it in incomparably interesting shape,
which chronicles facts as they occur and tells
the truth about men and events with ALSO
lutte fcarcssncss, making the completcst and
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-20

never airted again. Charming as she
was, Miss Traxley herself could not
have made more prudent matron
and BERTHE Moore has been happy
husband as ever sun shone upon.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-20

A Catoctin Furnace boy lately at.
tempted to tie knot in mules tail.
He was good by but he has gone to
meet his grandmother.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-20

DIR, J. ] HENSHAW,

DIR. j. ] HENSHAW,
Offers his Professional
Services to the citizens of Mechanicstown
and vicinity in the practice Of medicine and
surgery. Having an experience of ~ years.
Residence one door west of Clarion office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16
NJ MARRIAGES..

ooT-MCCRAY.-On Tuesday. October 9Th, in
Lexington, Virginia. at the residence of Mrs.
Enzabeth j. Figgat, aunt OF the bride. by
Rev. Thomas l.. Preston, ID. D., MIR. Richard
Oliver Root and Miss Edith E, McCray
WILMoRE-HICKMAN.-A the residence of the
brides father. on Kerr's Creek in Rockbridgs
county. Va, on Wednesday Oct 9th 1889, by
Rev. A. NJ. Cackley, Mr.. William Il. Will
more. of Harrison county, Texas to Miss
Willie A. Hickman. daughter of Mr.. Lewis
ATKINS = CRowEL.-Near Churchville, Sept
25th by Rev. E. B. Rice, Mr.. Jno T. Atkins
and Miss Augusta Virginia Crowel, both of
aARPLE-MILLER.-Ne swoope, Wednesday
Oct. 9th, by Rev. j. w. Howe of the U. g.
Cnurch MT. VIM. Il. MARBLE and Miss Han
GRAHAM-PEcK.-At the residence of the
BRIDES father, Rev. DIR. Thos. E Peck Union
Theological Seminary, Prince Edward coun-
ty, Va, Oct 3rd. by Rev. Alexander Sprunt
Of Henderson, n G. bfother.in law of the
o o5ide. Key ~ lanes md M T. Graham IT, Of Win,
Mrs Graham sail in few weeks for China
as missionaries.
resideace of the brides parents at Clifton
Forge, by Rev. ]. B. Turpin of Charlottes-
vile, DR.. John A. Davis OF N. c., and Miss
Mamie Rebecca Wright, daughter OF Capt.
RErD-CooKE.-Nea Mt. Sidney. Sunday
morning, Oct. 18th. by Rev. James Willis, Mr..
LorTs -HoULiz Oct. 9, 1889. at Barterbrook,
Mr. ] Stuart Lofts and Miss Sallie A. Houltx.
Observation-Disclosures. q, 1889, at Sangerville,
Mr.. John h. GrinHin aud Miss Louisa v. A.
Shull.
EN-KILLIAN,-October 10th, 1889 near
Waynesboro. Mr.. James F. Warren and Miss
Ollie Lee KiIian
EvERs-LoNG-October 8. 1899, at Messy Creek,
by Rev. j. w. Click, Mr.. Job 8. Evers and
Miss @. Dora Long.
RAW G. 1889. at Mount View,
Mr.. Edward Ray and Miss Alice Wright, ali
of Augusta.
PAxToN-THoMAs 8. 1889, in Staunton.
Mr.. Gardner Paxton and Miss Willie Ann
Thomason, both of near Greenville.
HUFFMAN NJ Pow ELL. - October 10, 1889, in
Stauntou. by Rev. j. II. waugh, Mr.. Levi W,
Huffman, of Stauntou. aud Mrs. Fannie A,
Powell. of near Craigsville. this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16
syeaktns in AlIexhany.

Democratic speeches were made in Coving-
ton, Allegheny county, on TuesdAy OF last
week by John T. Byrd, Esq, of Highland, can
didate for the House of Delegates; Hon. G. P.
Jones, of Highland, candidate for the Senate
for that Senatorial District; Col. Richard F.
Beirne editor of the Richmond State. and Gen,
VIM. Skeen, of Allegheny. At the Republican
meeting held at the same time, speeches were
made by S. Brown Allen and Mr.. Barbiere of
Pennsylvania
From a notice of Mr.. Beirne's speech pub
Ii he'd in the Richmond State,w make the fol-
lowing extract.
Turning to State affairs, he discussed Ma
hone SUGGEST vely as an employer, as party
leader, as IA senator, exposing the seihshness
and faithlessness OF his whole course. Re de-
scribed the reckless and prof1igate admfntstra-
ton OF affairs under Malone and contrasted it
with the honest progressive administration
since the Democrats have controlled the State
government, under which the schools have
been improved, better accommodations pro-
vided for thu insane, and relief given to the
disabled soldiers. He demonstrated by official
statistics the malice and absurdity of Mahone's
arraignment OF the Democrats for spending
three hundred thousand dollars more than the
last administration which were fully account
ed for in additional aid to the soldiers, the
schools the asylums, ana other worthy pur-
poses which Malone would not dare to pro-
pose to the people should be diminished"