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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-08-21
CRAWLING ADVISORY BOARD

CRAWLING ADVISORY BOARD.
oFFICERs
PRES Nels Nicholson, of Nicholson Hanson Lum-
Der Company.
v. PRES, o. Palmer, Pub. Crawford Avalanche.
SEC. q ATTORNEY, Geo. i. Alexander, Attorney.
TREASURER John Staey, Banker.
---DIREcroRS.
Andrew II. Marsh, Dray and Express.
Joseph NJ. Jones, Postmaster.
Fred. F. Thatcher Physician and Druggist.
Chas. A. Ingersen, Lumberman.
David B. Conner, Gen. Merchandise
Lucen Fonrnier, IF78- Druggist.
Alvin w. Garfield, Station Agent
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-08-21

Money Loan and advanced 1nsaments when required Build
ECONOMICAL MANAGEMENT NO FORFEITURE!
Funds in First Mortgage Real Estate Security Write call
prospectus containing full PARTICULARS ALEXANDER Seo or
s. B. COLEMAN Treas Room IL Campau Building, Detroit, Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-08-21

The census man who had been MS
signed tile enumeration of the Sea
Island coast of South Carolina has.
made most remarkable discovery.
HAWAII island, which is some distance
down the coast, is owned by two of
the families of the ante-bellum Sea
Island barons. Tile census man ex-
peeted to find there ''handful OF
American citizens" white and black,
but he was wonderfully disappointed.
He found a large black colony OF
about $50 souls, aud that he had
struck a region, the only one in the
world. in which all the inhabitants
yyffFftnEE q HatfSe n ESaaRs @
eouid read and write. Every child Of
suitable age could also read and write,
and the women were just as intelligent
as the men. All were prospecting un-
dee the wise rule of mulatto cecique
named Quash Stevens, whose wife was
responsible for the education of the
people in her eight years rccldence.
- Washington Star.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-08-21

Il. Hill and an address OF welcome
rendered BY Frank Bell which was
cordial reflex OF the feeling Of our
citizens. Mr.. Rose responded aid the
rest OF the day was given to sociality
and business. and meeting OF another
delegation at the o'clock train from
the south, over three hundred were
furnished supper on the grounds. and
in the evening the new opera house
was packed to to It's utmost at the
campfire. Speeches by Hon. L. Nc
Hugh. of Arenac and Rev. Mr.. Carrick
of West Branch and Rev. Strickland
OF Vanderbilt and music by the Glee
Club filed the time aud tired lot OF
veterans sought their couch, or went
on q raid, or took whirl In the giddy
dance.
Wednesday morning was ushered in
by as bright a morning as one could
wish, and the town was rapidly filed,
by team and train till at two o'clock
a careful estimate placed the crowd at
over 5000.
The exercises OH the grounds were
conducted. practically according to
the printed program, except that Com
rads Humphrey of Cheboygan and
Miller of Chesaning were unable to be
present. Their places we're acceptably
tillei by McHugh of Arenac. and Nc
Carty OF Oscoda, who eaob inado a
grand address.
About 1900 were fed on the grounds
and nearly every house in the village
was filed with guests.
In the evening the w. r. G. held a
campfire in the Presbyterian and
Methodist churches, the former presi-
ded over by Mrs. ID. s. Waldron and
the latter by A. j. Rose.
Speeches were made by Comrades
Hudson, of Mancelona, Hendricks, of
Saginaw and Carrick of West Branch,
and the fact that both churches were
crowded evinces the interest in the oc-
casion.
Thursday was another beautiful day
and the programme was completed
with the addition of fine recitation
by Mrs Mccarthy, of Mic, "The
Young Soldier" and select reading of
The Blue and Gray" by Miss Clark of
Grove.
The address of Miss Middaugh, OF
Elmira, met with hearty applause and
called forth three rousiDg cheers.
Standish was decided upon as the
place for the next reunion, the time
being left with the executive commit
tee SO as not to conflict with the ma
tional encampment ut Detroit.
The following officers were elected.
| President, w. j. Jubb, of Otsego
county.
First Vice President, J. B. Davis, of
Arenac county.
Secretary, L. McHugh, of Arenac
county.
Vice President for Crawford county,
w. s. Chalker, of Grayling.
WIN. ii. Smith, Of Gay lord, for Of
s. Richardson for Oscoda county.
w. A. Blake, of Cheboygan, Cor
Cheboygan county.
G. N. Ashford, OF West Branch, for
Ogemaw county.
ii. III. Woodruff, of Roscomnon, for
Roscommon county.
ii. b. Hudson, of Mancelona, for
antrim county.
The counties unrepresented will
have their Vice Presidents appointed
by the executive committee.
Time and space forbids the mention
of many things for which we will make
amends in our next issue.
Executive Committee:-E w.
Clark, of West Branch; j. c. Han
son, of Crawling and Chas. kreider-
man, ST., of Cheboygan.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-08-21
Bucklin's Arnica Salvo.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter. Chapped
Hsnds, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price rs cents per box.
For sale by Ii. G. THATCHER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-08-21
|OIlYIClL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

General Alger. at the Boston en-
calnpment: EVERY patriotic act.
every gathering where patriotic senti-
ments are expressed helps to build n
wealth that cannot be represented In
figures, because every such act
brsathes the life that will perpetuate
our love for the Nation and continue
its prosperity"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-08-21

VIM. Hartwick, Of Shiawassee coun
ty was called here by the serious ill
ness of his father, who fortunately Is
sufficiently recovered. so that VIM.
and NJ. 8. could enjoy the reunion to-
gether.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-08-21

Chas. Ingerson returned from his
trip in time for the reunion.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
THE DEaBY sUmmoNED
Before the Legislature by the City
of New Haven Upon the Grade

Before the Legislature by the City
of New Haven Upon the Grade
Crossings Question.
Notice was served upon the Hausatonic
and Derby railroad companies at Bridge
port yesterday by Sheriff Gates summon
ing the road before the legislature at the
instance of the citizens of New Haven to
show cause why it should not be COM
PEELED to bridge Custom House square,
Hill, Liberty. Lafayette and Meadow
streets, and to forever thereafter maintain
| suitable bridge and approaches across each
of said streets. The petition was accom-
panied by the order of Judge Fem that
the papers be served by publication. In
fourteen sections, the petition states that
the railroad had Liberty, Lafayette and
Hill streets closed, that the city opposed
the closing unless the railroad would as
| sumo by contract the payment of all claims
made for damages, and that the stipula-
ton was agreed to by contract. Commits.
sioners were appointed to appraise the
damages and the New Haven and Derby
railroad and it's assignee refused to pay,
and the council petitions for legislation to
compel the payment.
| AA0 PotitlOA 6tdtcS Uuc Guy Solo W w IL
liam FL. Starbuck it's stock in the Derby
railroad on condition that only one train,
and that at night, should be run across
Meadow street and Custom House square
over the grade crossing, but that trains
have continued to run during the hours o.
the day in violation of the conditions ant
at great inconvenience to the public ant
with great risk to human life, and that thu
company has been requested to compl,
with the contract regarding the running o
these trains, but refused to do SO.
Attached to the petition is the contrac
made when the Derby road became tn
property of William 81. Starbuck; the or
der of the railroad commissioners CLOSING
up Hill, Lafayette and Cedar streets con
ditionally, and copy of the agreemen
made between Mr.. Starbuck and the cit
| relating to the number Of trains the Derb
road would run across Custom Hous
square.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
DIR. DAMON,


The grand work of healing the ills of
human flesh goes merrily on by the new
vitapathic process. Patients in all stages
of disease are taken to DIR. Damon at 92e
Chapel street, and right royalty are they
repaid, for rarely indeed does one come
away without being relieved of his or hel
suffering. This is the same specialist who
treated upward of 200 poor sufferers with
out hope of fee or reward at the Atheneum
for SO many weeks. This he did that he
might fully demonstrate to the people Of
New Haven his ability to cure after al
other systems had failed.
One visit to this remarkable specialist
will convince the most skeptical that he il
well versed in the healing art. No invalid
should fail to secure at least an interview
with DR.. Damon if they would know what
their chances were for relief or cure.
d23 cod If
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
List OfPatents.

List Of patents issued from the United States
patent office on Tuesday, December %, 1896, for the
state of Connecticut, furnished us from the office
of Earle & Seymour, solicitors of patents, 86s
Chapel street. New Haven. Conn.,:
L. Bailey, Hartford, curry comb.
A. Bannatyne, assignor to Waterbury Clocl
company, Waterbury, balance escapement fol
watches.
!; F. B. Bristol, assignor 2-3 to B. H. Bristol, Nau
gatuck, and W. II. Bristol, punch and die.
j. T. Case, Bristol, steam engine.
R. 7. Davies, Southington, hydro carbon
burner.
g. E. Dumas Waterbury, butter box.
w. P. Hanson, New Haven, balance escape
mentor time pieces.
j. Lines, assignor to Scovill, Mfg. company
Waterbury, curtain ring.
R II. Palmer, jr., New London, brushing ma
chine.
H. Peter, Norwalk, combined shirt and sus
pender.
F. H. Richards, assignor to Pratt & Whitne,
Co., Hartford, grain weigher.
E. 2. Rockwell, Bristol, clip or paper holder.
Haven, master key cylinder lock.
W. E. Sparks, assignor to Sargent & Co., NeN
Haven, lock.
j. A. Traute, New Britain, buckle.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TODAY.

WAR IMPATIENT, I
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
WASHINGTON, DC, p. m, Dec. 20, 1890.
For New England: Snow, easterly winds, warm
or, except colder on the Massachusetts, and
Rhode Island coasts. The temperature will fall
10 degrees at Block Island and Boston.
For eastern New York: Snow, westerly winds
The storm on the Atlantic coast is tonight cen
trail between New York city and Philadelphia.
Heavy SHOWS have occurred in New England and
The Middle Atlantic states. Snow falls of eight
inches are reported from Boston and New York
with wind velocities of thirty-two to forty-two
miles an hour. The highest velocity attained
was sixty-eight miles at Block Island. The snow
will continue in the lake regions, New York and
New England tomorrow.
Storm signals are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Atlantic City to Eastport.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
cREAT. sYmpArHx EXPRESSED

Uor n. VIZ merwfn I'm His Financial
Troubles - High Tribute Paid to
His worth by a Creditor-No Meet
inc Of Creditors Held and No As
signment Made.
N. w. Merwin, who has for the past
thirty years been actively engaged in bust
ness in this city, has, as was first an
nounced exclusively in the columns of the
COURIER, given up business.
1t has been known for some time that
Mr.. Merwin was financially distressed on
account of the lack Of sufficient capital
with which to properly carry on his bust
known to his creditors by Mr.. Merwin
himself. He hoped, however, to be able
to sell off his stock of goods at their mar
ket value aud with the money thus OBJ
tanned, together with his other property,
make some satisfactory settlement with
his creditors. With this end in view he
went last Tuesday to Mr.. Abner Hendee,
Cd. B. Crittenden & Coy, and asked him
to buy out his stock at market prices.
This Mr.. Hendee agreed to do and Mr..
Merwin made an inventory of his stock
Os IL
1t is understood that this arrangement
| was made and will be carried out, not
withstanding the report in one of the
evening papers to the effect that the cred.
itors objected to this arrangement. Nc
! objection has as yet been made nor is il
| likely any will be. Mr.. Merwin's sole
| idea in proposing this plan was to OBJ
tain the most money possible for his
| goods and thus protect the interests of hii
| creditors.
| Mr.. Merwin's liabilities are understood
to be very small and it is not thought thai
he will be compelled to make an assign
ment. It is generally believed that hi'
! brother in-law, j Burton Hine, is the prin
cipal creditor and should it become neces
sary to record an assignment he will b.
named as trustee.
The report in the evening papers to thu
effect that meeting Of Mr.. Merwin's cred
itors was to be held yesterday afternoon K
discuss the situation was absolutely with
out foundation. No meeting was held land
it was learned at Mr.. Merwin's residence
last evening that no meeting was called n,
assignment made nor even contemplated
| A leading merchant, one of Mr.. Merwin'
creditors, last night stated that Mr.. Mer
wins trouble was undoubtedly due t.
lack of sufficient capital, and the fact tina
| MS money was GleQ up IN real esLate
such an extent as to materially erippl
him. Ne expressed the kindIiest feelin,
and sincerest respect for Mr. Merwin il
his financial troubles and said further tina
he was entitled to the kindly sympath,
and good will of all men. He was a mos
conscientious and upright business maj
and had never been known during hi
long business to ever take any undue ad
vantage of any one.
Mr. Merwin feels his troubles most keen
ly and has been for several days SO com
pletely Frustrated by them as to be unabl
to leave his home.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
Death of Miss nrfnnie HORIZON.

Miss Minnie Horton died on Tuesday
last at South Hadley Falls, Mass, and her
funeral was held in this city yesterday
afternoon. She was the elder daughter of
Hiram II. Horton, who lived in Water
bury. She graduated at st. Margaret's in
1880. Later the family went west, and re-
turning, located in South Hadley Falls,
where Mr.. Horton died and where Miss
Horton began to teach; Her sister, Clara
fitted herself in New Haven to- be a nurse
and was with her sister and her mother
when her sister died.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
A woman,s suicide.

SOUTH MANCHESTER, Dec. 26.-Mrs.
Robert Ralston woman, much respected,
committed suicide at her home on Bruce
street yesterday afternoon while despond-
emit. She took dose of paris green about
3 O'Clock and after enduring the most hor-
BILE agony died at O'Clock this morning.
Mrs. Ralston lived with her husband who
is employed in the silk mills.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27

A New Haven Girl.

The bright young actress in ga Bunch
of Keys" now at the Grand, whose name
appears upon the program as Adele Reno,
is Miss Airline Copp, daughter of the late
FL. NJ. Copp of this city. She was well
known as q popular musician here before
she went upon the stage. She is meeting
with much success in light semi-musical
roles
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27

Among the most enjoyable and notice
| able celebration in Shelton and vicinit,
was a Christmas gathering held at the fin,
residence of w. j. Miller, at South End
Shelton. The decorations were very beau
tiful and a sumptuous dinner was served
Many valuable gifts were bestowed. Rev
Mr.. and Mrs. Lathbury received $50 in
gold pieces
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27

Rev. Mr.. Woodcock oficiated at the
marriage in Philadelphia of Miss Winona
L. Rowe, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Major
Rowe, formerly of Ansonia and, Weston P.
Staub of the Ansonia Office of the Ansonia
Brass & Copper company.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
At the Candee Rubber shop.
= In thar cuatom at this time of /

As is their custom ut this time OF the
year, the ,Candee Rubber company will
close their factory until after New Years.
The goods that were made Wednesday
were packed for shipment yesterday. The
packing department. always works one day
after the remainder of the employees, and
of course is one day behind the others in
resuming work. The only ones who win
be working during the shutdown win be
the shipping clerks, carpenters, those en-
few others who will assist in making the
necessary repairs. The engine will start
on january and the larger portion Of
the employees will resume work on the 3D.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
Entertainments.

HYPERION THEATER. ~
A large audience, considering the storm
was edited by the choice gems of minis
trelsy furnished by Cleveland's Consoli
dateds last night. This organization fully
sustained it's peerless reputation. Elmer.
son, Schoolcraft and Dougherty proved az
certain to provoke merriment as ever. and
the drills and dances of Barney Pagan
were among the pleasing features. Fields
and Hanson gave several now acts in Their
instrumental comedy. The CrapRs formed
a most fitting finale to the well measured
entertainment.
Margaret Mather opens Monday night in
in her elaborate production of MJoan Of
Arc" This will be repeated Tuesday and
"Cymbeline" will be the bill for Wednes.
day.
PRocToR's OPERA HOUSE.
ssRapid Transit opened to small
house last night, but the striking absurdi-
ties Of the farce were well received. Ada
Melrose as Polly De Kew and George
Lauri as Polonius De Kew, the inventor,
divided the honors. The rest Of the com.
pany is ordinary. The farce will be re-
peated this afternoon and evening.
Lydia Thompson in tsThe Dazzler''
comes on Tuesday.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE,
"A Bunch of Keysn proves an excep-
tional attraction. Crowded houses have
listened to this lsughable farce The com
pany is q strong one. The last two per-
forrnances are this afternoon and evening.
Irish Luck comes on the first half Of
next week.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
Derby Turnpike.

Notice was served yesterday upon the
towns of New Haven, Derby and Orange
that the legislature is to be petitioned to
make the Derby turnpike free.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27

Hundreds Of young people enjoyed thu
Christmas tree celebration at United
church last evening, despite the weather
A beautiful scene was presented. TIL,
singing of carols was fine
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27

We are bound to sell, and will make
special prices on real caps and, gloves, fur
muffs and capes, robes and trimmings,
satchels, unbrelias and hats. Brooks &
Co.'S, Chapel, CORNER State.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
Accident In Waterbury

WATERBURY,, Dec. 26.-Mrs. 81. w.
French, wife of Alderman French, was
knocked down on the street to-day by q
grocer's team, run over and dragged in
GUS injury, but was terribly shaken up.
She was standing in the street expostu-
lating with farmer because he was goad-
ing his oxen who were dragging heavy
load
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
Personal Notes.
THE WATSON CASE.
HI. c. WILCOx,s ESTATE.

He Left a Million and q Half.
MERIpEN, Dec. 26.-Late this after
noon the inventory of the estate of the
late H. G. Wilcox was handed into the
probate court. It amounts to 81 ,507,-
061 so.
1t is equally divided betw his four
children, George H., Dwight p, and
Miss Florence Wilcox and Mrs. w. p.
Morgan
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
george Och,s Condition.

George Och of 100 Hamilton street, who
was shot in the abdomen by John McDer-
mott in William Euerle's saloon on Christ
mas afternoon, was improving last night
DR.. Park, who is attending MIN, says his
condition is not dangerous.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27

"lfissing'' housekeepers in this section should
avail themselves of the offer made In our adyertis-
ing columns during this month by the Electro
silicon Co, New York, under the head OF Miss
ing Z 1.-THE proof Of the pudding is In the eat
ing, = and housekeepers now have the opportun-
Nv to taste" without cost.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
Special a1ntirrs.
LATEST STYLES

To one properly clad, this crisp cold
weather is delight. Our business is to
clothe Men and Boys, and we have every
proper sort of attire for every conceivable
use. Begin with Mems Suits, Mems Pam
falcons, Mems Overcoats, Mems listers,
Mems Refers and Vests and Mems Fur
nishing Goods. In each and all of these
departments we are offering our patrons
fine stylish, dependable goods, at prices
unquestioned
In the Young Mems Department we can
show the most extensive assortment OF
s'Tailor-Made" Garments in the famous
Box Overcoats, all grades and colors, to be
found in the State, as well as an immense
variety of the popular long listers, full
custom made, for one-half tailors' prices
Our Boys and Children's Departments
| are crowded with novelties in Suits, Over
| coats, listers and Refers. Children
Clothing is our GREAT SPECIALITY, and
we are showing more than double the as
sortment this season than ever before.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27

Pozzoni's Complexion Powder produces
q soft and beautiful skin; il combines every
element Of beauty and purity.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
Omcers Elected.

Israel Putnam lodge, A. o. U. W., elect
ed last night: Master workman, George
A. Butler; foreman, F. w. Blanchard;
overseer, J. P. HUME; recorder, E. E.
Mix; fnancier, F. l. Booth; receiver, R.
l. Couch; guide, w. F. Hopson; inside
watchman, T. B. Caldwell; trustee for
to grand lodge, H. w. Leete; alternate to
grand lodge, F. H. Chatfeld; organist, G.
T. Trecartin.
Wooster lodge No. 79,F. and A. NJ, has
elected these officers: w. M, w. H.
Wakeman; S. W., J. M. Knapp; ]. W., S.
A. Bassett; treasurer, Jonathan W. Pond;
secretary, F. Stanley Bradley.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
r.. O, 5, of al.

Camp No. initiated six candidates at
its meeting last night, including promi-
nent business and society man of this city
and another from Stamford. This camp
has initiated more members during 1880
than any previous year since it was in
stituted.
Failed for $4,000.
ANsoN1A, Dec. 26.-The failure of R. w.
Lewis & Son, mentioned few days ago,
is more serious than at first reported. The
liabilities will be almost double what was
stated, the figures now being put at $40,
600, and the assets will be only 81 900.
Personal Notes.
A hog weighing 465 pounds, belonging
to Patrick McNulty of Wallingford, was
slaughtered Christmas day and divided
between William Gardner and John Clyne,
who each guessed its exact weight.
Charles A. Barker, for seventeen years
| of the Simpson, Hall, Miller & Company's
shop, Wallingford, goes to Providence tc
take a new situation. A gold headed CANE
! was presented him by his Wallingford
| shopmates.
THE WATSON CASE.
Meriden silver Plate Omcials Have
Heard Nothing From Him.
MERIDEN, Dec. 26.-Robert Fl. Curtis
secretary and treasurer of the Merider
Silver Plate company, and George Rock
well, the auditor and expert, who has beer
examining the accounts of John Watson
said to-day that nothing had been heari
by the company from Watson.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27

CLEARANCE OF
CHILDREN'S 0VERC0ATS.
Holiday surplus goes like
this:
All wool plaid Cape Over
coats at $5.o8, now $500.
Ray Cashmere and Scotch
Wool Overcoats, double-breast,
cape ulster style, all sizes; usu-
ally $4-o8, now $2.o8.
Boys Rockers" Plaid Cape
Overcoats, all sizes; were $2.o8,
are $1.o8.
All wool Harris and Globe
Cashmere Boys Suits. 4 to ID
years. Were S3o8. now s..
"Hiller's" Plaid Boys Suits,
ages 4 to Is years; were $I.o8,
now $l.25.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27

The caucus of the republican members
of the new court Of common council is
postponed until next Monday evening
owing to last nights storm. At the eau
Gus Corporation Counsel Townsend will
doubtless be renominated. As to the situ-
alton regarding the commissionerships to
be filed, no new facts of interest have de-
veloped. Rumors of plan to defeat Dris-
coll for corporation counsel are afoat.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-27
LOW-PRICED
LADIES SHOES.

A few Holiday leavings among
the Shoes:
Ladies' Black Cloth top Don
COLA Button Boots, patent tip /;
were S., now at $1.o8.
Ladies hand-sewn Dongola
Button Boots, patent leather
tips, all sizes and widths, down
to $2.o8; were 1898.
Ladies patent leather Oxford
Ties, tan ooze tops, at o8c ;
were $l.4o.
Ladies' North Western Rub
Der Button Arctics, "Candee"
make, all sizes. Most places
$500; here $I.25.
Annex