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Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The executive committee of tho Housatonic Agricultural society held their quarterly meeting at the town office in this village Friday. Eleven members were present. The subject of purchasing tile for draining the grounds of the society was referred to Superin- dent John B. Chadwick, with instruc tlons to investigate and cause the drainage to .)e made ii .ossary. On motion it was voted to allow Hope base ball team the use of the fair grounds as place on which to play base ball. any day except Sundays Tn: team are t., pay $5O for tue use nf the ground dur ing the season. J. B. Chadwick, Caleb Ticknor and N. B. Turner were appoln ted committee to see about painting the roof of the iall with preparation called the fire aud water proof roofng. James Rowley, of Egremont. Aionzo Bradley, of Lee, and Walter Ticknor, of Afford, were appointed to obtain experts to examine thoroughbred cattle, horses and fowls at the next fair
 William A. Ticknor, who died at his home in Afford last week Tuesday, 1 aged 67 years, was buried in the Water street cemetery in this villoge. MT Ticknor was a native of Egremont, but in few years after, his father, Horace Ticknor, moved to VanDeusenville, in this town, where he kept tavern. The son, William, while 8 young man, engaged in business in New York city, became interested in politics and was made member of Tammany Hall. During the administrations of Presi- dent Pierce and Buchanan he was a mail agent on the Housatonic road. After the late war be returned to this town, was delegate to the Democratic state convention at Worcester in 1876, which nominated Charles Francis Adams for governor. He then married the widow of the late Henry Pease at Afford, and retired forever to the shades of private life. amid the vales where his forefathers, who came from Sharon, Ct. had settled in 1764.
 The Berkshire County Historical and Scientific society are arranging to hold their field meeting on the battle ground of the shay's rebellion, southwest of this village in June, the precise date to be soon announced.
 Grand Army day, or Memorial Sun day, was observed at the Methodist church. In the morning there was a sermon by the Rev Ezra Tinker and in the evening addresses were delivered by Rev T. A. Hazen. A. c. Collins, F. H. Wright, Judge Shores and others. The audience room was decorated :"ith flags and in the evening D. G. Ander. son Post attended the services in a body. Memorial day will be observed as usual with addresses by Rev R. F. Elsden, of Stockport. N. r., Rev E. Tinker and others.
 Wm. J. Sayres, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who has spent several seasons at the Collins House, died Saturday. His health has been poor for some time. His wife was in Brooklyn when the sad 1 event occurred. B.
 The Hume of the reservoir of the old water company, east of the village, gave way at the bottom Monday morn. ing, letting nearly all the water out and cutting off the supply. It will probably be repaired by to-day.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
Salisbury, May 23, 1890.

Don't take any chances with stub born cough or cold. If neglected it may be pneumonia to morrow. If other remedies have failed you do not be discouraged. Try once more. Swift's Wild Cherry Cough Balsam cures when all others fail.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
 DIED.

DIEDs GwLL1M-At Bristol, May 19, Miss Matilda Gwillim. STEELE-At West Winsted, May "A, Doctor Harvey B. Steele, aged 63 years. JoHNsoN-At South Norfolk, May 2Sd, Mrs Caroline H. Johnson, aged 68 years. T1cKNoR-At Afford, Mass.. May 2Oth, Wm. A. Ticknor, aged 67 years. BuTLER-At Hartford, May 21, John s. Butler, M. D., in his 87th year. ANDREw-At New York city, April 20. Henry D. Andrew. aged 66; a former resident of Canaan, Conn.,, and Sheffield, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
POINTERS.

Salesmen wanted. See adv't.
 Printing press for sale. See adv. Spring chickens wanted. See adv't. Read George w. Potter's notice.
 Work wanted as nurse or to go out sewing. See adv.
 Wanted, 8 woman for general house. work. See advertisement.
 The report of the condition of the National Iron Bank appears in another column.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28

New York grave diggers have struck for fewer hours.
 Of the 169,OOO cotton operatives in New England, 94,60O are aliens.
 Booth and Salvini were born in the Same year, 1883. -....
 Mrs Sarah Barrett, of Mahopac Falls, N. Y., died last Thursday night, aged lO2 years, months. She was the oldest person in Putnam county, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
nISTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate court D May 26th., 1890.

U May 26th., 1890.
 Estate of Joel Curtiss, late of Cornwall, in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of Eben E. Curtiss, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Corn wall, in said district. on the 31st day of May, A. D. 1890, at one o'clock afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper havinga circulation in said district and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall, in said district.
 GEO. 0. HARRISON, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
MAR RlED.

CAsE-CHURCH-At the home of the bride, in North Canton, May Fl, Walter S. Case, of Middletown, and Miss Susie Church. WooD-MmLER-At West Cornwall, May Fl, by the Rev J. H. Pierpont MT Frank B. Wood and Miss Sarah Miller, both of West Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
BORN.

BORN. PEcK-At Sheffield, May 18th, a son to MT and Mrs George Peck, and great-grandson of MT Harvey North, of Ashley Falls.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
Improve Your Stock.

The grand yearling Shorthorn Bull,
Allesandra, bred by Prof. A. j. Cook
of the agricultural college is at the
farm of j. s. Harrington, south OF
this village.
Allesandra was got by College Der
went, 6SS30 cut of Pocahontas. I'd by
Duke Of Dundreath 594l5 grand dam
Pocahontas, by 5th Duke of Sycamore
1897, tracing to Imported young Mary,
by Jupiter (2170).
The Pocahontas family are noted
for their milk and butter records. and
are grand types OF the Young Mary
family.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
NOTICE.

The attention of the Township
Board has been called TO the fact that
careless or wanton trespass has been
committed in ouI cemetery, by the re-
moval of plants and flowers, breaking
of shrubs etc. Any one caught in
such offense will be promptly prosecu-
ted to the full extent of the law.
The graves of our loved ones are
sacred to us, and such trespass is sacri.
lege, that will not be condoned by the
respectable people of any community.
We hope there may never again be
cause for such complaint.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
Mortgage Sale.

DEFAUtlr having been made In the condi-
~ tions of a certain mortgage made ny Edwin
r. Mcfarland and Ncanna Mcfarland his vile
TO John StaIeY Jr dated fcby gjd A. d.. 1sS1,
and recorded In the Office Of the Register OF
deeds for the county OF Craw ford and state of
Michigan on the 18th day OF March a. d.. 1897,
in Liber p Of mortgages; 2n pages n and ~
John Staley Jr to Joseph W; Ewes. ON the 1Jtl.
day Of March A. u. 1917. by deed OF assigInclt
recorded Ia the Office of said Register of Deeds
on the 18th day Of March A, ID. 1887. in Liber ID
of Mortgages on page ~, on which mortgage
there In claimed 20 he due at the date of tliis
notice the SIM Of three hundred and fifty-two
dollars and eighty-hve cents and an attorney :
fee OF twenty-five dollars provided for In said
mortgage and no SHIT or proceedings at law or in
equity having bceitinsttuted 10 recover the mon
eys secured by said mortgage. or any part there
OF. Now Therefore, by virtue OF the power of
sale contained In said mortgage, aud the statute
In such case made and prov iiSd notice ~ here
by given that on Saturday the III day OF august
scil At Public Auction e. the highest biclsler at
the front door OF the Court House IN the Village
of Grayling THAT being the place where the cir.
cult court for Crawford COUNT = holcenl ihs
thereof as may he necessary to pay the Afnnunt
due on said mortgage, With ten per cont intercst.
and all legal costs. Together with an attorney
fee OF twenty-five dosaTS covenantcd for therein.
the premises being described IN said niortgags
as all those certain lots. pieces. and parcels Of
laud situate IN the townshipOf Maple Forest In
the County Of Crawford aud state OF Michigan.
and known and described as follows: The South
East oiarter OF the North East quarter and the
North East quarter Of the South East quarter. "
Section thirty. t0wnfhip number tRcntg eight 81
North OF Range Three . West containing IN AL
eighty acres OF land more OF less.
JOSEPH W. Ewes
Assignee Of Mortgage
Attorney e. e,11 Ter Assignee.
May, sth 1870,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
Fourth of July.

AS there will be no celebration in
Grayling, have arranged to accom-
modate everybody on that day with
BOATS, for riding on the Lake, TABLES
for Picnic PARTIES, Ice Cream and
refreshments. have a good dancing
floor and will have COOP Music and
every attention will be paid to guests.
Come out to School Section Lake and
enjoy yourselves.
3w. ANDREW J. LOVE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
NEW BLACKSMITH
-zaA.NTD--
REP AIR SHOP I!

r HAVE opened new Blacksmith
= and Wood Repair Shop on the cor
ner of Railroad and Ogeiuaw streets.
where am prepared TO do all kinds of
blacksmith work, repairing, painting,
ETC.. etc., ut reasonable rates. Torkild
Boeson will superintend tire black
smith shop. He Ia one Of the best
hors~shoers in the country Give me
n call.
JOSEPH CHARLTON.
Jan. 81 ,s0,tf.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
COMMENCEMENT.
Order of Exercises.

OIQ6I Oh G46TclS0bs
Sunday evening June 22d. Bacca-
laureate sermon by Rev. @. +. Hill
at M. E.. church.
Wednesday evening s, p. m. June 25th.
Promotion exercises of 9TH and Sth
Grades, at the NJ. e. church.
Thursday June &c. o'clock p. IN.
Promotion exei cises of all grades
from first to 9th inclusive, at school
house.
Friday evening June 9th, 8, p. IN.
Commencement exercises, at N. E.
church.
Examinations will be held for all
grades from I'd primary mp, beginning
on Monday June 25d and continuing
through the week.
All persons interested In the welfare
of our school are cordially invited te
attend all of thsse exercises.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
Mortgage Sale.

DEFAULT having been niado In the conditions
IL of n certain mortgage made BY Joseph NJ.
Jones aud Isabelle l.. Jones his wife to John S.
Harder dated the 9th day Of May A. H.. 1889
and recorded in the Office of the Register of
Deeds, for the county of Crawford and State of
Michigan, on the 9Th day of May A. D.. 1883 in
Liber ID of Mortgages, on page on which
mortgage there Is claimed to be due Mt the date
of this notice the sum of five hundred and fifty
dollars, and an attorneys fee of thirty dollars
provided for Ia said mortgage. and Nj suit or
proceedings at law having been instituted to re-
cover the moneys secured by said mortgage, or
any part thereof; now therefore lry virtue Of
the power of sale contained i'm said mortgage.
aud the statute in such case made and provided.
notice is hereby given that on saturday the I'd
day of August A. ID. 1890, at nine o'clock In the
forenoon. i shall sell at Public Auction. to the
House in the village of Crawling tiat heiig the
place where the Circuit Court fot Crawford
comfy Is holdrnl the premises described In said
mortgage. or 50 much thereof as may be neces-
sary to pay the amount due said mortgage.
with ten per cent. interest and all LEGAL COSTS IL
gether with an attorneys Zee of thirty dollars
covenanted for therein, the premises being de-
scribed IN said mortgage as all that certain LIT.
piece and parcel of land situate in the village Of
lirayling In the county OF Crawford and state Of
Michigan and known and described as fOlh'ws:
Lot number EveI5l of Block nunIhcr twenty.onc.
1911 of the village Of Crawling according 10 the
recorded plat thereof.
Dated this 9th day of May A. j.. 1897.
JOHN S. HARDER.
q. PALMER, Mortgage.
Attorney FOR Mortgage.
May. Sth 1899.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19

The attention OF our readers Is re-
specially called to the advertisement
OF H. Joseph.
Presque Isle county has pledged the
Au Sable & Northwestern road bonus
OF rs. 900 to complete its line 20 Rogers
City.
Nicholson 4 Hanson Lumber Co.
are building new tiamways at Bagley
20 accommodate their increasing bust
ness.
Supervisor Bradford, of Blaine re-
ports the best premise for crops in that
township, of any year since he has
been In the county.
Sailing. Hanson & Cos. store has
resumed its old appearance only it Ii
more attractive than ever. being en-.
tirely refitted and frightened by fresh
paint. Their mammoth stock ofgoods
can now be shown TO better advantage.
A. Taylor has united with 8. Hemp
stead and instead az building store
on lot 9. they will erect an Opera
House 2Sx1O0 feet, and thus fill long
felt want in this village. The work
has already brgun.
For SALE Il have for sale fine
bull calf. four weeks old, Of blooded
STOCK, winch win sell ON reusouauic
terms. The sire of the calf is a pure
blooded Durham and the dam pure
Jersey. For further particulars call
on or address J. k Wright, Grayling.
+. N. Wilcox and II. Oaks have
bought the Barber Shop of Roderick
L. Cowell, on railroad Street. They
have procured a first class barber
from Detroit to run the shop, and will
be pleased to have all who may wish
work done In their lie to favor them
with clal.
NOTICE. Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard,
being thankful for past fnvors, would
respectfully say to the public that
they have commenced work, for this
spring, and will do all kinds of paint
ing, granting, calsoinining and paper
as cheap as the cheapest and
neat as the neatest.
Mar. 10. 3m.
A member of the Township Board,
came to the Office last week, quite put
out because the AVALANCHE had not
published a notice from the Board
warning against trespass In the GENE
terry. He said the resolution to pub
lisl In both papers was adopted and
the deputy clerk, editor of the Demo
craft was instructed to furnish copy.
No copy was furnished and no notice
given us in any way. Comment is un-
necessary.
A strip of land along both sides of
the meridian line in this and Otsego
counties, one-half mile wide, supposed
to be railroad land, lately came into
the hnmastad mo rkot Or afhar 90 mo
in and went out again rs It has been
about all homesteaded up to date.
The NJ. G. II. r. Co. was supposed to
own ii but il was outside of the Is
mile limit from the railroad, conse-
quently they had no claim to it.-At.
idnta Tribune.
The surplus in the township treasury
is being reduced. The Board ordered
a thousand letter heads and thous-
and envelopes printed for the use OF
the clerk and supervisor. They were
furnished by the deputy clerk, editor
of the Democrdt.) who charged the
town fifty per cent more than the resu-
lar price at this Office for better work
on better stock. 1t is only a matter
of three dollars more than it should
be, and too small to call stealing.
Some of the board protested. but the
bill was allowed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
Gunnemith shop.

r WILL open up the old blacksmith
\ 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 he call.
ii. b. WILLIAMS.
Aug. 18th, 81.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
New Bathing House.

Having established bathing house
with all the conyeniences for Hot and
cold water bathing, for ladies and
gentlemen. invite the patronage OF
the public; am located on Ingbaru
street, near the river.
Nv LARS MARTENSoN.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
Now is the Time.

Some of the finest residence lots in
the village of Grayling FOR sale, cheap,
on Drinks addition. The most pleas.
ant part of town, high land overlook.
ing the entire village. Now is the
time Call OH or address,
April 3, If. WM. F. BRINK.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
Public Noticel

All who propose purchasing lots in
Grayling, will'do we'll to call on Mr.. j,
5. Harder, who will be pleased to
in Roffee's addition, at reasonable
prices and on easy terms.
L. II. ROFFEE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
CREAM.

1 am prepared to furnish Sweet
Cream or Ice Cream for families or
parties, at all times. The modern
creamery appliances and everything
sweet and neat. A. j. LOVE.
If.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
For Sale.

WILL SELL any of my houses or
lots on favorable terms. For particu-
lar information, call on
JOSEPH CIIARRON.
May3,t.f.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19

Remaining In the Post Office at Gray.
ling, for the week ending June. IA 30
Beals. DIR. w. J. Marin. VIM. r..
Hamilton. Adelbert Peterson. Axel
Linn. James Price. Media
Moore. q. w. Shell. Herbert
McCuddy. Josy Sharp. John +.
West. Henry
Persons calling for any of the above
letters, will please say advertised.
J. III. JONES, p. NJ.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19
HARNESS SHOP
CRAWLING, MICHIGAN

-sE93%a-~
A LII parts OF Harness made TO order.
"A All kinds of straps OIL hand. Sec
ond hand harness repaired and sold OH
commission. Repairing speciality.
Shop on Railroad Street, on corner
West of Sanderson's Hotel.
A. II. TOWSLEY,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-06-19

Daniel Jacobs has purchased Nelson
Simpsons interest in the central meat
market, and is now sole owner and
proprietor. Mr.. Simpson expects to
go to Saginaw. West Br. Times.
w. NJ, McCrossen went to Grayling
Thursday, to make arrangements for
their club to come to West Branch
and play friendly game with our
club July 4th. The prize offered is
$25. - West BIZ. Herald.
Mrs. Jones and daughter. of Gray
ling, who have been visiting at A.
Crofoot's the past few weeks, took a
trip to Mason last week. They are
spending the time pleasantly visiting
old Chessning friends and relatives
- CAesaning argus.
Burglars entered the saloon of Rob
inson & Blanchette, last Friday might
and secured few dollars in change
from the till, and quantity of cigar
etc. A large sum of money in the safe
was not touched though the safe wa
not locked.
Since they have had a 'Devil" IL
the Office of our contemporary, there
is a marked Improvement in the ap
pearance Of the paper, the last Issue
being almost entirely readable. I
the Devil" remains, we shall ye
Hope to see It become quite respect
able sheet.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-30
The Lesson From Argentina

The rebellion in the Argentine repub-
lic has had many ups and downs in the
fsw days since it was first announced by
cable. The news comes very quickly
from that far off country, and Buenos
fyres seems really very much nearer TO
US than noisy Central America, where
battles may be fought by the dozen
weeks before We hear of them. The
argentine fighting began on Saturday.
and as regiment after regiment deserted
70 tt.rebels and the navy finally turned
) agaiiiA the government, the success
Of the revolt seemed assured. The
minister OF finance was prisoner.
and the president and the rest
OF his cabinet seemed 10 have been
caught like rats In hole without the
Iesst hope Of escape. Now suddenly n
dispatch arrives, signed by Garcia, the
finance minister, announcing his own
release and the sudden mysterious
triumph Of the government and giving
oct Aied statement of the terms OF
Peeos. This is hardly in type before
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-30
ASSAULTED WHILE ASLEEP.
Murderous Act of Negro Who Had
Been Refused Money

AT 4:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, Mrs.
Charles X. York and her mother, Mrs. Me.
Clellan, living at Bengies, Md, u miles
from baltimore, were murderously as
sauited. They were asleep at the time.
Horrible wounds We're made upon the left
forehead OF each woman. Mrs. York is i'm
a critical condition, and Mrs, Mcclellan
who is rs years old, is expected to die. las
Meeks, IA half-witted laborer employed on
the farm, fed toward the city amer the
assault.
Monday night Meeks asked Mrs, York
for money. She refused TO give il to him,
Tuesday morning about 3 o'clock Mr.. York
left for Baltimore, leaving Meeks and the
two ladies in the house. Meeks went Ia
their rooms and struck them with the butt
end of an axe while they were asleep. lie
was captured on the outskirts of baltimore
this morning. lie acknowledged striking
the women, saying:
did not intend to kill them only
wished 10 hurt them. 1 struck them both
on the forehead and both We're unconscious
when left them. The trouble grew out of
some money matters. ! asked Mrs. York
Tor some money, which she refused me,
and struck her and her mother"
Meeks is undoubtedly insane. He is
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-30
Seanasssaksr's.
PHILADELPHIA. Wednesday. July 20. ipo
Closed Saturdays at ! P. M.

This &c Gingham. was Ioc
only a little time back. Very
likely no better quality is nosO
roc, or more, in some stores.
The wonder is to find it at &c.
Good for service, safe to wash,
heavy enough for careless wear
in careless places, and slightly
enough for any Gingham turn
out. Medium colors, mostly
plain, a few stripes.
A little coarser, a wink less
of style, perhaps, and you have
the &c Ginghams or, one step
the other way to a bit more
fneness, and noticeably more
art, and there's the Ioc line-a
long one.
The whole of the wonderful
Cotton Goods procession
marches with the same step.
&c Lawns &c Ginghams
4c Challis l0c GInghams
&c Challis 12Lc Gtnghams
&c 8inghafns 1sc qinghams
And soon up to the finest
Zephyrs at soc. This season
will be memorable for the little
prices on Cotton stufs.
John Wanamaker.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-30
SwIFrsrEclFIc co.
Scrofula in Children.

ain the early part of 1887 scrofula appeared
on the head OF my little grandchild, then onlv
Is months old. Shortly after breaking out II
spread rapidly nll over her body. The scabs
on the sores would peal of on the slightest
touch, and the odor that would arise would
make the atmosphere OF the room sickening
and unbearable. The disease next attacked the
eyes and we feared she would lose her sight
Eminent physicians of the country were con-
suited, but could do nothing to relieve the little
innocent, and gave IL as their opinion, that
the case was hopeless and impossible TO save
the chllds eyesight.' IL was then that we de-
cided TO try Swift's Specific ~. \. 81 That med
icine at once made n speedy and complete cure.
For more than n year past she has been ms
healthy as any child In the land"
Mis- RUTH BERKLEY. Selma, Kansas.
Cancer Of the Nose.
In 1875 u sore appeared ON my nose, and grew
rapidly. As my father had cancer, and my hus-
band died Of It, became alarmed and consulted
my physician. His treatment did no good, and
the sore grew larger and worse In every way,
until / was persuaded to take s. y. S.. and few
bottles cured me. This was after all the doc
tors and other medicines had failed. have
had no return OF the cancer.
Mrs. NJ. +. MABEN,
Woodbury., Hall County, Texas
Treatise on Cancer mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
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