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Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
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Catarrh, deafness. rheumatism, ner-

Catarrh, deafness, rheumatism, ner-
vous debility, impotence and all dis
eases resulting from early ind,screuons
and excuses of manhood, all diseases OF
the urinary organs. partial paralysis.
varicccelle, fuptures, tumors, scrofula.
old sores, dropsy, skin diseases, liver
and kidney complaints, heart diseases.
shortnees of breath, back of head,
small of back, etc, including all female
complaints and chronic diseases cured
quickly and permanently.
II you are nervous, restless, irritable,
eleepless or wake after horrid dreams,
tired mornings. with . dull headache,
bad taste IN the mouth, sometimes dis
charges, and 60 about your employ.
nent without life, energy and ambition.
desire 10 he alone. gloomy forcbodings,
q disposition TO worry and fret about
trouble ahead that never comes, spells
of feeling afraid or uncertain. some-
times low spirits, you are suffering from
nervous debility and exhaustion Of
nerve power. which NAV end. N utter
prostration, insanity and death.
If you nave sgrest sense of weakness
and WEAKNESS. with tired limbs, numb
ness, trembling, prickiy sensations, cold
feet aud legs, you are advancing 10 that
most serious disease. paralysis.
II yonf head aches, feels numb and
tired, with strange rensstsons. lose OF
memory. and you think with difficulty,
or you are sleepiess at night, with drow-
siness and duilness during the day. the
nerve and brain fatigue may soon run
into insanity or DEATH
II Won nave anv OF these feeiings do
NOT neglect them or they Will end IN par
mr. death
Aeyou value your life 40 not neglect
these warnings. Time and sxpersence
have shown. and hundreds Of startling
and marvellous c'ires have proved, tbst
these diseases are perfectly and CON-
pletely cured by Dr.. s. Clay TODD, No.
Ia North DIvlsion-st.. wenhsm block,
rooms 1. 3 and 4. Grand RspsdA
Under the use Of Ir. 5. Clay Todd's
remarkable remedies. al tbese symp-
toms weld - If by MAGIC, and strength
OF nerves. visor OF brain, vitality Of
blood and health Of body are soon re-
Hs remedies are purely ver.iabse
ard harmless, and can only - obtained
NJ ii fosfice.
De. TODD compounds his prescrip-
t,oes iefsfe each latent n his of3cs.
Dl. TODD's ofsioe h ~ rs North
Nv -lfa.-st.. N.ah4m block, rooms 1.
spd 4. Grand Rapsas. Mich.
Hls medicines agree .sth The stomach
spfs you csn eat anything you cisoees.
H . IN hIs Office from IA the morn
ins Until IN tAe evening, every dsy
hat Sundays
Cal. everybody. Afriendly taiE VII
c<s<t y0a notfnz.
Lev Ca2zsssl RaYsa Cares
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

kissre9 vsIs, cav eun can crazy 70
Eit riga caf boi, sane al see II il Wa
alive. AZ yo'il sos q Know all shout itf
ltw.sa heays freight tram coming 90
a down grade TIE engineer footed ~
he ro.nded the curve. but the mule
never raised his bead instead Of trying
10 stop more steam was put on. and next
moment tE2t mule went twenty feet
nigh, while il rsined wagon wheels and
pine knots all over the township. As
the train passed on We found the mule
ia the bushes thirty feet from the track
He was AL there. but dead - door
nail The negro came slowly up. took .
long look, aud then shook his fist ~ the
dead animal and said;
Il dun tole 70 dat bullgine was alive.
bat yo' wouldn't believe i'll hope 70
feel better nowl Yo' has went an got
Yourself killed of. de wagon busted up.
an left me To 60 10 do porehouse, an
mebbe De next mewl has will hev some
seuss IN mis- hesdr'-New York World
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
POINTS FROM THU PIN
The Daily Grist IN the Police
Court Mill.
MRS. sTHES CASE BROUGHT Up
Asd the P~oRie.' Esidsaes Addaeee.
Notorious aay hassII walks ths
Tfank-s haz-ea Nith At
ts.ptsd Murder

The people subm tied their evidence
in ths examination Of Viola symes, ia
Judge Westfail's court Yesterday and
she hearing was adjourned uDtn THIS
morning. Mrs. SynIes - charged with
stealing an envelope, containing $50,
from Mrs. Eliza A. Blodgett. OF Han
over court. The envelope had been
placed under the carpet by Mrs. Biod-
gett for safe keeping and Mrs. symes
Ma employed by her ia house cleaning
when the package was missing. In de-
fault OF bail Mrs. symes was remanded
10 Jail.
Upon motion OF Assistant Prose-
cutting Attorney Malcolm the case
against Van Damn q Pollock, where
IN they were charged with retail
ing hduor without paying the state tax,
WAS uolie prosed. The other charge
against them OF selling hquar without
paying the city tar Was adjourned TO
October TO-
Joseph Griffin and Ed. Demming
were committed 10 the county jail
from police court yesterday IN default
of s7.35 each for being intoxicated.
They went over for ten and twelve
days. respectively.
May Howell was convicted OF dis
orderly conduct and IN default OF $3.50
fine she was committed 10 jail Tor
thirty days.
The case of the people against Watse
Mulder and John Pettlnga for assault
with intent To murder. Was adjourned
until TINS morning.
The case OF the City vs.. Edward
Austing, disorderly, was adjourned to
October 9, at 0 n. IN.
Sentence was suspended npon Emma
Collector, VINO pleaded guilty TO being
drunk aud disorderly.
The court suspended sentence upon
b. camp-map, convicted of breach of
the peace.
John O. Brien WAS convicted OF carry
log concealed weapons and ne appealed
10 the superior court
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

Contrt batisss for the Ianates Of st.
MARKS Hospital

The managers of ~. Marks Hospital
gratefully acknowledge the receipt of
the following donations since April 25s
Mrs. samuel Sears, one barrel Of pota-
toes; wykee' market, ten pounds Of
beef liver, sixteen pounds of corned
beef: Mrs. T. NJ. Pierce, books and
magazines, Mira. II. j. 0Brlen, cash $40,
soup stock, clothing. foar quarts straw
berries; Mts. George Kendall, pie plant,
sundry drugs. Mrs. y. fetellier, elaret,
angels food, cup and saucer, eight
poasds of lettuce, eight qnsrts Of straw
berries, seven quarts OF canned fruit,
pressed ham, sherbert, eleven dozen
bananas, celery, tomatoes, Mrs r. II.
Collins, ciothlng; Young Women's Ms
sionsry society. hath towels; Mrs.
Campbell Fair, two chocolate CAKES
Tor nurses. strswberTies. cookery book
eustsrd vsff3es and syrup, two egg
heaters. maple sugsr. horse and carr
age for u~~ CT nurses, Mrs A. a..
Hodenpyi. sowers. hooks; Mr.. Rem
yea, flowers; Mrs. T.. p Fuller
fso~ers. fans. sIsty.four quarts chez
Fisrs. sixteen quartz stFa~befrsss, one
and half bHsnels peas. sixteen gallon
zee cream. ptekies, one easnel peaches
naisk, i've d0zsa nspk ns. cake, sand
shes, Infsnt's Blanket Mrs. III. stan
toa, deiseseies for she sick. Mrs. &. l..
lockwood. hooks fer etslIsrens MIS-
slssz4s. cd Inca, Help.as Hand 90
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

While all the world was eagerly de-
vouring the news Of the arrival of an
heiress in the Cleveland house.
hold Sunday morning, there
was home IN Grand Rapids
where exultatlon and happiness
reigned supreme. Just az the clock
indicated the hour of 1870, Sunday
morning. a diniity dimpled darling.
swe<s "a the fragrance of the new
mown nay, opened her little eyes IN
the home OF genial Thomas +. Carroll
and contributed her first audible tones
10 the expressions of gladness every
where hcralding the arrival Of girl-baby
Cleveland. Mr.. Cleveland is very
proud pspa-but he is not one whH
more proud than "our Tom;" nor will
BIS baby be dearer or sweeter
TO him. The little giadly-welcomed
stranger tipped the beam At ~ pounds.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
POLICE AND FIRE MATTER.
Routine Business Transacted ut Ycstcr.
days Meeting

The Board of Police and Fire Com.
missioners held their adjourned meet
ing yesterday afternoon. The accounts
of the week were audited and the APP
plications OF Charles Long. Charles
Bullock and Dewitt Newkirk for posi-
tons on the fire department were re-
ferred to Marshal LEMON. A fire
alarm box was ordered placed at the
Gas Company's at the expense of the
company. The request of the council
for the removal of the city's poles and
wires from that part Of Ionia-st. to be
paved with asphalt was referred to
superintendent clearinghouse. Warren
III. Myers, driver of Number cheml-
cal engine, rendered his resignation
and it was accepted. The appoint
ments of driver Eugene Nichdorn Of
No. 4 hose cart, and Pipeman George
McCaui, of No. steamer. Fire alarm
boxes were ordered placed at the COR
ner of Cherry and Henry-sts. aud
Cherry aud Centenniai-sts.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
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LAW AND LAW YRS.


HON. 4. A. BURLIsGANE, JUDGE.
Ella K. Hemfiing vs.. the City of
Grand Rapids, trespass on the case;
motion for security for costs denied
without costs TO either party.
Elizabeth ). Ramsey VS.. the City of
Grand Rapids, trespass on the case;
motion for security for costs argued
and adjourned for one week.
The People vs.. John Mathewson,
molesting laborers; motion To qussh
granted as To second court and denied
as To tirst court. Exception to same
taken be defendants attorney.
TIE People vs.. Walter English, saloon
open on Sunday; trial, verdict guilty.
Sentenced 10 LAY a fne OF $50 and
costs 1915 and to be imprisoned IN jail
until paid tor not exceeding three
months. Paid and discharged.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
$40,56S.34
He. WOULDN'T MOVE.
Hat Whom tho Engine Came Along He
Took a Filler.

Hat Whom tho Engine Came Along He
Took n Filler.
About q mile from Calera. Ala. we
came to place whore the railroad track
crossed public highway, and stuck on
the track was mule hitched to a rickety
old wagon loaded with wood. The front
wheels had stopped at the rail, and the
mule was fair across the metals He
stood there with his head down and his
ears lazily working. and lying on the
grass near by was an old negro man
smoking . pipe
What's the NATTER ! asked. a. we
drew up
dat mewl has dun gigged back. he
replied.
"Do you mean he won't pull his load
over the trackY
"'Zactly. sah--'xactly. He Kin do II
II he wants ter, bat be Jest won't He's
de obstinatest critter in dis hull staff.
One Of our party got down ana took
the animal by the bit and tired to start
him mp, but he hung back until he al
most sat down
ut hain't no use try1n, saio tho owner
a. he came forward Hes one Of dem
breed of nevis who gifts got once In
awhile. an when dat fit strikes him he's
bound 10 stay right dar'
But If you don't get him of he'll b
struck by n train"
Cant help IL. sab. He's dun bin
wantin TO see dat train fur long time
an now rse gwine 10 let him"
We were going 10 seize the wagon and
boost the whole outfit over. but the col
onel said II the "nigger" didn't care Il
was no funeral OF onrs We heard q
train coming and got back ont Of tho
way. and the negro waved his hand and
shouted to the mule:
Peel dat eye Of yours now an see dem
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
Probate Court.
HON. CYRUS f. PERKINS. JUDGE.

HON. CYRUS f. PERKINS. JUDGE.
Estate of Charlotte A. Lampman,
deceased. Petition for probate of will
filed. Hearing October 30, and Cor
nelius l.. Harvey appointed special ad-
minlstrator.
Estate of Veleria A. Fuller deceased.
Petition for probate of will filed. Hear
ing October 30.
Estate OF Ann Granger deceased.
Will admitted to probate and Margaret
August appointed executrix.
Estate of Marinus Van der Mas de-
ceased. Will admitted to probate and
Katie Van der Mas appointed ex-
cutrix.
Estate of Marcus Shaw Brown de-
ceased. Bradley Shaw Brown appointed
Administrative.
Estate OF Joseph F. Hayes deceased.
Inventory filed.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

Mrs. Repp II No. S. +. FaIton-ss.
called Al police headquarters yesterday
and left two gold rings to await identi-
hcstion. She sad her little boy, CIR
neilus. bought them from a street
srchin for tea cents, and she suspected
they had been stolen. lie coaid not
give a description OF the boy fsom
when tnev were bought.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

b. Judge Adslt. Hattie VAS granted
divorce en- account Of the extreme
cruelty u jesse.
Ehoda stafford has fiied biil IN the
circuit court asking tor cfvorce from
Albert stafford, alleging dssertion.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
Dr.. Moods Norway Pine

DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds quicker than any
other remedy. because 1t combines the
lung-healing Quality of the pine tree
with other valuable medicines Sold
by all dealers en- a guarantee Of salts
faction.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

Dsniei J. Mewhorter Of Ross win be
srrs,gned N the eirenit court this morn
ing on q charge Of criminal assault on
Ettis George Moore. T. A. Fairfield
wae appointed By The court yesterday
g. defend The prisoner, and an order
VS. fsss1ed that tTo witnesses fof the
defendant b. sabp0enad by she people.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
HON. ALLEN C. ApsIr, JUDGE.

thVf. ALLEN - hOcitt JOOofs
Frank Bonfoy VS.. James Bayne and
Wilkie Coss, and Annie Bonfoy va.
James Boyne, chancery; order that
both cases be heard as one, and that
property now in hands of sheriff be
held by him "a security for costs.
Annie S. Koch VS.. William Koch,
chancery; order that defendant nay s.
u week for support of complainant.
The People vs.. David j. McWhorter,
information for rape; order appointing
J. A. Fairfield to defend, and that two
witnesses for the defendant be sub
poenei from Byron township by the
people.
Herbert Haire vs.. Andrew Whalen ct
al, chancery. motion to dissolve in
junction.
Joseph Petrie vs.. Mrs. R. G.. Evans.
garnishee OF Louis F. Stevens, garnish-
meat, order that plaintiff file security
for costs of 800 before gong to trial.
The People VS.. Hugh Miller, informa-
ton for rape; on trial.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

A motion 10 dlsnsIss the injunction
against stephen Welden was 10 nave
been argued IA the superior court yes
terday by III. j. Felker. bat Judge Bur
iIngame refused 10 entertain II until
Nelden mas appeared and answered
the lnterrogstorles regarding ms con-
tempt Of court.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
CORRECKTroN.

There 10 a feiler in this town that's advertiser
Grant Coal Jest becous We sci OLD LIKE
Now that feller inciGIats that OLE LIE
Coal got its name from General Ice. but
that Jest ware hes fn!stakend; the fact
OF the case Is. the land ware OLD LEE
Coal Is mined was wunce oned by a
man that vac very OLD. an his
name WAS Lee; but he wasent no
relation 10 generel Lee. more.
he DIDN'T KIN General Lee
kept by reputation. We
hcre this Teller that Is advertiser Grant Coal
win let up on OLD LEE. Lecous he was an
awful good man. A his Goa 50 evry BODY
says Is awful good too. We hope nobody
Will take the pans TO look this Grant
coal Teller. but will hurry rite down
10 our Office 4 order Their winter sup
~ Of fuel before il lets irezen cold
s. ana prices are out o-site. cose
BENNETT. goodues sakes coal costs. nut
FUEL Il now these hard times For
ICE CO. further particklers call on
yours truly. SIP. Il.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
Base Bali Challenge.

The Rocker Base Ball club challenges
the Seventh Ward Junior club to play
game of ball for So side, on Sunday
next oct. IL, the Juniors to choose the
grounds. They are requested to an
swer this challenge through the col
umns Of this paper. ROCKERS.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

The ass gnment of business for tire
present term OF the circuit courts Was
made yesterday. Judge Grove viii
hear all chanceFy aad a0n-jaEy eases
and toe criminal and jury eases viii be
before Judge Ad-t.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

yadx. sev.~.ns WIN Near . Potato Case
Today

Today
The October term of the United States
Court will be opened today. The first
case on eal Is the case of Ferrln Broth
er's Company va b. b. Crawford. l.. +.
Bsckus, ssmueI Tohey, y. h. Simpson,
Ieander Van Allen and James Mount.
The plaintiffs hargsfned with the Pat
rons Il Industry of Greenviiie last year
10 furnish them with potatoes at price
which the defendants afterwards
thought too low. They declared thecon-
tract OF, and pow the plaintiffs bring
sait in the United states Court to re-
cover the difference between the con-
tract and the price they were forced TO
pay. The Plaintiffs are residents of
Philadelphia and the defendants were
etiieers OF the Patrons potato combine.
T<sgsrt \ pennisou appear for the
Plaintiffs aud Uhl 4 Crsne for the de-
ffudants
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

Domestic bakery on West Bridge-st.,
made desperate attempt to suicide
last night. He drank quantity of
bedbug poison, but Or. Roberts was
called in time to pump him out and
save his life.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
Chlldren's Caps at Ten Hopes.

The wonderful revelations that en-
anate from the youthful lips of James
Lawrence, the boy medium. s4 Monroe
ST., has amazed the most incred ulous
citizens of this city. He can tell you
which will be the winner IN the coming
races
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
Opening Hon Tonight.

The Misses Gage and Benedict will
organize their regular evening class for
adults at Armory hall, Ionia-st. tonight.
After $3.50 O'Clock until II the evening
will be devoted to tho opening hip OF
the season. The class for children will
be held every Saturday afternoon ut .
o'clock. Private classes for either
adults or children may be formed at any
time.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
Oysfers and ClMms

Possibly oysters and clans cannot
comprehend the cut in prices on our
ito order shmts," but men of intelli-
gence can. Only two weeks more.
GRAND RAPIDS Custom SKIRT Co.
McMullen block. 10 and II S. Division.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

IL you are in doubt which horse vii
win the coming races consult James
Lawrence. the boy medium, 81 Monroe
AZ. Correct information guaranteed.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

The above refers to the cut prices on
our line of 'shirts TO order" Only two
weeks more.
GRAND RArrps CrsroN SHIRT Co.
NcMullen block, 10 and Il 4. DIVISION.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

Lace Curtains at 1874 Monroe-st.
Go to Detroit via the D.. L. & N.
Go to Chicago via the c. & W. N.

Mrs. c. =. Coffin has returned from
New York with her fall and winter ini-
ported novelties, and will be ready for
business on and after Tuesday, Octo-
Der g.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

A picturesque German shoemaker
posed for the Art Association Tuesday
evening, and number Of good sketches
were made, mostly in charcoal. The
subject for illustration Tuesday, Oct. 10,
Is Melancholy.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

BEWARE OF FRAuDs.-Be SIRE you get
the genuine DIR. Thomas Electric Oil.
1t cures Colds, Group. Asthma, Deaf
ness and Rheumatism.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

Judge Adsit ordered William Koch
% PAY ! weak 30 ne wife, Aanie ;.
koch. Tor her support during TIE pen
,frncy ~ hsf dixores sslst
The msrrisze q Hattie B&tcocs and
5s.s Hes>s1k sas a-ssssss sss1s<AAs
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
October Riylas.

What looks heater or is more fashion
able than handsome black dress?
And it is really the most economical,
since 1t can be made At tritiing expense
from an old dress and two or three
packages of Diamond Dye fast blacks.
These dyes are simple TO use, never
crock or fade, and make old clothing
look like new.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
Circuit Court--Part 1.
HON. wN. Il. GROVE. JUDGE.

HON. wM. Il. GROVE, JUDGE.
Frank +. Campau VS.. Ann Jennette
Forbs, summary proceedings; motion
for continuance argued and submitted.
In re. assignment of business for
present term; order assigning chancery
and non-jury eases to Judge Grove and
criminal and Jury cases to Judge Adsit.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
Crahh Had a Hearing

Charles Crabb had a hearing before
Justice Hydorn yesterday upon the
charge of stealing DR.. McPherson's
horse on July 4. Tho examination was
al iourned 10 Oct IA
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

Mr.. Sullivan of the board of review
upon receiving the statement from the
auditor general fignred ont the city's
share of the state tax. The city pays
655 per cent. of the entire tax assessed
to the county ard by wards the tax is
divided "a follows:
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

The question which will win. Nelson
or Allerton, can be answered by James
Lawrence, the boy medium, 81
Monroe.st
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

> Ii you wish To purchase Dress Pat
ter at actual cost 60 and see /. j..
Nichols.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

Nelson and Alierton; which will win
Consult James Lawrence, the boy med
ium, 81 Monroe-st. He will tell you to
ascertainty.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

The valley City Milling Company Ia.
No resr in the manufacture OF -four.
TRY the LILY WHITE.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
KENT COUNTY TAXES.
SIR. Sullivan Figures Ont What the City
Must Pay.

Must Pay.
The auditor general has sent to
County Clerk Harvey the amount of
state tax apportioned to Kent county
under the various acts of the last legis-
lature. The total state tax to be appor-
toned by the board of supervisors IS
$50, SS7.15. In addition to this there is
also to be levied as portion Of the
county taxes the indebtedness of the
county to the state on the first day of
July 1891, then amounting to S3Os42.7S.
Compared with the apportionment of
former years the following showing is
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
Lily white r,cur

Made by Valley City Milling Co., Grand
Rapids. 10 . family fsvoritc. Try it.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06
Lily white Fieuy
Lily white

Makes finest ps try, bread or biscuit
TIE beet 10 most satisfactory.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

All persons owing Z. X. Wilson please
call At the City Drug Store and pay
theirsaccount.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-06

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs lie taken; il is pleasant
ard refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN eflectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habiiual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable TO the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
10 all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fic SYRUP co.
SAs FRANCISCO. ca.
LOUISVILLE. ~. ksis roRS. an
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-16
HENRY JENKINS FUNERAL.
A Large Number Of Miners From Marys-
willie Paw Their Last tribute.

A Large Number Of Miners From Marys-
VILE Pay Their Last Tribute.
The funeral OF Henry Jenkins, who met
his death in the Drum Lumman mine. by
falling into a shaft, took place yesterday
and it WAS largely attended, fully attestipg
the popularity Of the young miner and the
regret at his loss. The funeral services were
held at Marysville in the morning and
the church was crowded with men and wo-
men. The deceased was a member:of the
SOM of st. George, which has a large MEM
bership in Marsyville, and thirty members
of the society besides many friends &C.
compa9ied the remains to Helena on the
train which reached here at noon. About
fifteen garages were in readiness Mt the
depot and the funeral procession WAS
formed at once and wended its way to the
new Helena cemetery where oil that was
mortal of an honest, industrious young man
was laid to rest. He was universally liked
in Marysville and had hosts of friends.