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Sharp County record., 1891-01-22
NECESSITY OF PUNCTUATION.

Some crank suggests the idea of
doing away with all punctuation
marks in composition, and, submits
ting specimen, asks chow do you
like 1t? The RECORD likes it about
the same as a musician would like a
new piece of music written or print
ed on an imaginary staff. He might
get the tune correctly, and again he
would miss it entirely. Therefore
we hold that punctuation marks are
just as necessary in literary compo>
sition as lines, spaces, rests and indi"
cations of expression are in music.
There's poetry IN all composition
grammatically constructed. With.
out taste for music, and especially
without an acute ear for music, a
poetical attempt is failure. There
is music in all language when corr
rectly expressed. E!ocution Is the
practical science of oral expression.
How could a teacher of elocution
get class to take hold of its work
without the use of punctuation
marks ?
We certainty think it is entire
ly necessary, If you would be a
good, comprehensive reader, that
you Thoroughly understand the art of
punctuation. 1t takes an expert
to read manuscript intelligibly with
the first perusal. Why? Because
those who punctuate are as scarce
as those who read well at first sight,
and visa versa.
False punctuation is false grams
mar; and false grammar makes
faulty language. Therefore, when
a pupil in our common schools be-
gins to read in the third reader
he should be given the first steps in
composition and rhetoric.
Correct punctuation, like music,
Is. the result Of practicef ear I'm,
less we hear language used properly
read or spoken-it would be i'm,
possible, however perfectly the rules
of grammar and composition may
be known, for US to understand the
use Of the several pauses used in the
construction of language.
Hence, to start primary pupils,
teachers should have them learn the
sounds Of letters with the first steps.
Then when they are further advanc.
ed so as to write an original sentence,
punctuation marks should at once
be introduced; not in the senseless
style of counting only, but by Civ,
ing the proper infection at each
pause. To do this with the intends
ed sense conveyed, the time to pause
will take care Of itself.
Correct punctuation is the keys
board TO the beauty and pathos Of
good language-a guide to the
writer as well as reader
While there is no cause for argus
ment on this question, we submit
these random thoughts for The
consideration of school teachers and
others interested in thorough uns
derstandng of language, We are
not ondeavormg to get u royalty on
something new, but calling attention
to n slackncSs which is prevalent
everywhere.
Sharp County record., 1891-01-22

1t is gwen out from the city of
indianapolis that one Benjamin Hay-
rison is a candidate for president of
the United States. That individual
comes nearer being president now
than he will get to be in 1913.
Sharp County record., 1891-01-22

The death of NJ. A. Dauphm,
president of the Louisiana lottery
company, which occurred recently,
will be the ultimate death Of that
nefarious institution, which congress
dealt stunning blow last year.
Sharp County record., 1891-01-22

1t is thought that law will be
passed by this legislature to have
the new laws published in the papers
Of the several counties at the ex>
pense of the State, 1t would be a
wise step.
Sharp County record., 1891-01-22
nuOKLNN n ARNlNA NALYE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, eoree ulcers, suit rhepm, fever
sores, tc,tcr, chOppod bands, chilblo,na,
oorna aud all skin cruptons, aud positive
" cures pilce 0l no payment required II
Ia guaranteed to glyh perfect sullalHatioO,
or money refunded Price 20 dtu'e per
boA III j, Il, MOtealls,
Sharp County record., 1891-01-22

A bulletin just received from the
census office gives the official count
of the nations population at $685..
250.
Sharp County record., 1891-01-22
THE r E 60 RID.
E. G. HENDERSON. Editor
Little Rock and Argenta combin>
ed can boast of As saloons.

Mr.. Flshback, in a letter dated
Jan. la, withdrew from the race for
Senator.
Sharp County record., 1891-01-22

The speaker Of, the house of reps
reseDtatives of Illinois is democrat,
the first in twenty>eight years.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03
Crime. and Criminals.

Miles Eggelston who was I'm ed $4.35
for cruelty TO animals and given four
days in which to settle, failed TO pro-
duce the cash yesterday and was given
.until December 9.
The Remington HogIand- Haynes lar
ceny case was adjourned until Decem-
Der Z.
John Kugel Was arraigned in police
court yesterday on the charge of carry
ing concealed weapons. He will be
RED December 5.
In the case Of Lydia G. Fish against
Gustave A. Bonnie, aesumpsit, q judg-
ment was rendered by confession for
$S05.35 for the plaintiff, by Judge Ad-
SIT.
The case of Henry II. Proctor W.
Daniel NJ. Jansen is on trial before
Judge Adsit in the circuit court
Fred Fuller, . printer, was arrested
last night for stealing q coat belonging
to G. A. Wikskrom, from Hart's print
ing Office IN the Arcade.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03
Circuit Court Cases.

Louis Schnchsrdt has begun a suit in
the superior court against Karl kampt
10 collect debt of 5000.
The Fuller & Rice Lumber company
has begun proceedings in the circuit
court to foreciose q lien upon the resi-
dence of Ellen Call and John IL. Call,
amounting to $54.aS.
wilhelmina Raddstz has been granted
. decree of divorce from her husband,
August Raddstz. on the grounds of ex-
treme cruelty and non-support.
In the case of Corwin S. Udell and
Arthur S. Ainsworth vs.. Geo. +. An
drews, assumpsit, judgment was rem
dered by Judge Grove in the circuit
court yesterday for $ll6.Sl in favor OF
the plaintiff.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Western Michigan, 10 the Mutual Re
serve Fund Life ASSOCIATION. OF New
York, concerning the latter named conf
pany, based upon Official reports, and
what believed, At the time, TO Be I'M
inpeachable documentary evidence.
Further investigation reveals that
thls documentary evidence 10 unre-
liable, and cannot be substantiated,
and that the differences drawn from the
same arc unwarrsnted. /, therefore,
cheerfully, as an act of justice TO the
re.ract such statements.
Dated, December 2, 1891.
HARRY X. WHITMAN.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

N Iron Hand Ciessd It's Grip Upon Mr
Young-Took Menshs 90 Riss.

IN Iron Hand Closed It's Grip Upon Mr.
Ysung-rosk Months 90 kise.
l.. s. Young If Colchester, Conn.,,
tells a remarkable story OF himself in
the New Haven News:
when ! was about 10 years old :"
says Mr.. Young, al fell from tree and
WAS picked up and carried into the
house ss dead. 1t wasa long time be-
fore consciousness returned, and Il was
months before l got upon my feet
again. At the age of 80 there came
times when 1t seemed as If something
is dark waves was passing IN or around
my eyes. In few minutes | would
have violent headache, accompanied
by pains IN the chest that fels ~ If an
iron hand closed its grip upon me.
1.-The spells increased in violence and
frequency, aud ! began to have pains
IN my side aud the email of the back,
and becam 90 nervous that could not
bear to have ., pm. drop. Some ply
scians said il WAS neuralgia, others
Hr gifts disease, and s.ilI otners rheu-
natism. But whate,e it was they
could not help me, and In despair
took everything that offered hope. One
day / noticed n News writer recon-
mended simp' . vegetable remedy.
Like drowning man grasping at
straws, / tried it. But it was no straw;
1t was Iife-preserver. 1t took hold IN
new way, and today truthiully and
gratefully affirm that have not had q
pain in my chest for a year, aud not a
single binding spell of headache. This
restoration TO health is due solely to
Palne's celery compound, . life-pre-
server for any one whose nervous sys-
TEN is weak or shattered"
This is but one more instance of the
wonderful curative power of Palne's
celery compound, and points out q
simple yet direct road to health and
strength.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

J. y. Wilson, 81 Clay-st.. Sharpe
burg, Pa, says he will not be without
DR.. Kings New Discovery 70 rCon-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, that II
cured his wife who was threatened
Pneumonia after an attack OF La
Grippe" when various other RENE
dies and several physicians had done
her no good. Robert Barber. OF Cooks
port, Pa. claims DR.. Kings New Dis
covcry has done him more good than
anything he ever used for Lung trou-
BILE. Nothing like Ii. Try It. Trial
bottles 10 cents at Peck Bros drug
store. Large bottles. SOC and $1.O0.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03
EIncsric B,ster..

This remedy IL becoming so well
known and so popular as TO need no
erecial mention. All who have used
, Electric Bitters sing the same song OF
praise. -purer medicine does not exist
and IL 10 guaranteed to do all that
IN claimed. Electric Bittcrs will cue
all diseases OF the Liver and Kidneys,
viii remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum
and other affections caused by impure
blood.-will drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as well a. cure
"a cure all Malaria fevers.-For cure
Headache. Constipation and Indiges-
ton try Electric Ritters-Entire sat
issaction guaranteed or money re-
funded.-price soc and 81 90 per bot
Tie At Peck Bros drugstore.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03
TEN Rooks TROUBLEsoME HOG.
II Brings All HIS Ssishbors In 60 Court ts
Tsstify

George Ten Hoor of jamestown.
Ottawa county, arrested Tor selling
diseased hog to MeGee & Bodel, the
south Division street butchers, was
tried before jury in the police court
yesterday for violation of the ordinance
relative 70 the sale of putrid and I'M
wholesome meat. Larry Carroll ap-
kozema for the defendant. DR.. 5aun-
ders of the board of health testified
that his theory of the case was that
prior to the pig being killed 1t he'd beer
chased until 10 was heated and then
killed which fact fastened Its decom
position.
Ten Hoor said he had purchased Tire
hog from vandenburg, neighbor. and
that its position was such as would lead
him 70 believe that the meat was ali
right.
~ ou said . moment ago." said La
Grou, "that you bought and sold meat
now and then. What did you mean by
THAR
81 meant that I sold meat Oh and
on"
"Thss1I do. Mr.. vandenburg take
the stand
The witness did ~ requested. snd
when the first question was put, started
upon . story Of the offenss and refused
to stop.
III raised dot pig from the day he
vas horned. und 1 toles you shentls-
mems dot he vac yust as nice . Dig a.
effer you seen from all knows. ind
I don't want to comes to die city IN desc
matter, uud ! speak about dot to Ten
Hoor, ind be says I must comes, and
l vas here By shimminy. dinks dot
vas . goot hogs. ind Ten Hoor ben .
goot. honest mans"
About bali os jamestown vas IN the
court room and all of them swore that
that the respondents reputation for
honesty and integrity. truth and verAc-
nv was beyond reproach.
The jury returned a verdict Of guilty
and Tea Hcor paid fine Of s24.s5.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03
READY FOR Thu JURY
The Van Ksursn Case In the
Hards Of the Twelve.
CHANCELLOR WHITES ARGUMENT
HAD . Profound Eject. Although Ne
Wa Suffering Srem uiasss-Today
VIII SETTLE the Cass-Ssws from
shs Ssurts OF city aud County.

The Van Keursn case on trial In the
hyperion court, Will be finished today.
Chancellor White occupied the entire
forenoon with the opening argument
forsne defense. He introduced some
remarkably ingenious theories Tor the
purpose OF weakening the chain cir
cumstantial evidence; and even ques-
toned the truth Of some OF his own
clients evidence. In the trial Van
Kueren had sworn that he did not see
the blaze when he went to alarm the
occupants Of the upper part OF the
building. When asked how ne could
reconcile this stat ment with his EVIL
dence at the preliminary examination
In which he said that ne cav the flames
rising ten feet above the block; he
could not do il. The chancellor came
10 the rescue and stated IN his argu-
ment that the first evidence was the
result Of . hulluei nation. an optical
illusion. He recalled the days OF ycre
when he Was q volunteer member OF
the ire department and eald that he
had often been deceived.
The Chanesiior Deceived.
He had seen what he supposed
to be flames spouting from .
building aud had afterward DIS
covered il 70 be . redness of the sky.
Such must have teen the case with Mr..
Van Keuren. The thought of the
chancellor rushing with whirlwind
speed to extinguish . confiagratlon,
scaling ladders like . Fed squirrel.
perching on the rounds like . nimble
canary and when all we're rescued ana
the building saved returning again like
Cincinnatus to his law Office seemed to
produce . profound sensation IN the
minds of the jury.
Mr.. White has been quite i'll during
the week and has been obliged to leave
the court room at frequent intervals.
John A. FAIRFIELD spoke for two
hours in the afternoon. He severely
criticised La Grou and ADVISED Mr.. Nc
knight TO call him on. The prosecut-
ing attorney spoke for one hour and
then the court adjourned until 10
O'Clock this morning. The case will
probably 20 to the jury before noon.
The court room has been crowded dur
ing the last two days.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

The special sale of ribbons which was
started yesterday at Corl. Knott 4 Co. s
premises to be the greatest fete known
TO that institution. Scores of ladies at
tended and the general verdict WAS the
cheapest ribbon sale ever known TO
Grand Rapids.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Monday chattel mortgages, aggregat-
$3.50, were filed with the city clerk nv
Geo. A. Berwin, the Canal street mil
liner. on his stock Of goods. Yesterday
Undersheriff Walsh closed him up on
claim held by d. B. Fisk, of Chicago.
Fisk was not included among the Sc
cured creditors.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03
srfeaRIs SETTLED.
ne wsssmas lssss ssss llsss IN .
rsesfen.

he wsssmas lss.s ssss llssss IN . ne
rsesfen.
Yesterday afsernoss. BY stipulation
between The parues u We ease. The
Ebel proceedings begun On compliant Of
Genersl uperinfendsns Lsd~is, ef ,he
Mutual Rsserve Fund Life ASSOCIATION.
OF New YORK. ssssnss Marry X. WHIT
man. OF this city, IA the Cnited States
court, were Discontinued and ended
~sthout costs 20 sither psrsy. The de
continuance vas effected, the resuis Of
tcr following statement made BY Mr..
Whssmsn.
zssde. n 7c-st faith. csrtssn state.
seuss n esrrulsr. ssnrd ~ ne under
e OF November q. 1921, having ref.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

All claims not consistent with the
high character of Syrup Of Figs are
purposely avoided by the Cal. Fix Sy-
rup company. 1t acts gently on the
Kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing
the system effectually. but II IS not
cure all and makes no pretensions that
every bottle will not substantiate.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

The action brought by Thaddeus
Fairbanks, Horace Fairbanks, Franklin
Fairbanks and chas. II. Morse against
Norman d. Carpenter and Elliott Judd
resulted IN judgment being rendered
by Judge Grove yesterday IN the cir
cult court for S979.10 and costs In favor
Of the plaintiffs.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03
LAW AND LAWYERA
C'resit Cosrs--Pars l.
JUDGE GROW.

Corwin s. Udell and Arthur q. Ains-
worth W. George r. Andrews. assump-
slt. Judgment for plaintiff Sll6.Sl and
costs. default.
Geo. +. stevens W. Amos Carterline
and Charles Goul. trespass on the case:
motion to amend declaration denied
without costs.
Thaddeus Fairbanks, Horace Fair
banks. Franklin Fairbanks and Charles
III. Morse We. Norman ID. Carpenter aud
Elliott T.. Judd, assumpst. Judgment
for plaiatifs Of 1919. 10 and costs.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Richard Dent was arrxigned in police
court yesterday on q charge of etnbez-
element preferred by Horatio Haskell,
state agent of the Home Life Insurance
company, who alleges that the rec pom
dent converted to his own use $3.50 be-
longing to his company. The examin-
alton was set for January 8.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Not if you 60 through the world .
dyspeptic. DR.. Aeker's Dyspepsia Tab
lets are positive cure for the worst
forms of Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Flat
ulency and Constipation. Guaranteed.
Sold by White IL White.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

The best sslve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chspped hands. chilblalns,
corns and ali skin eruptous, and poss.
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
IL 10 guaranteed 10 give perfect sstlsfac.
ton or money refunded. Price Is cents
Der box. For sale by Peck Bros, drug.
r1eta. corner Monroe and DIVISION ste.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Boy. EKSRy y. sEvEsESs. yUpeE
Chas. Mesrs ~. The Nidfleses 6rick
and Tie company; order striking notice
Of retainer fross the files.
Robert W. Elston Va Adeiph ri .
kertlsndsr; order extending ssay OF
proceedings until settlement of bill OF
excepGena
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03
Pieasant Event Approaching For Oh
Ladies' OF the City.

rIeAsant Event ApprOaching For the
Ladies' of the city.
The announcement of an opening by
Miss A. j. Straight of the new Kendall
block 10 always looked forward to with
pleasure. but on the 18th aud 18th of
this month . special fur and seal gar
ment opening will be given. Miss
Straight wishes TO announce that at this
opening Mr.. Beckmsyes, of the firm of
Rasch 4 Beckmeyer, will attend in per-
son, and there will be nothing ia the
line of furs worth seeing that will not
be open to inspection.
AT are cordially invited to attend.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03
Denied the Motion.

A motion to amend the declaration
IN the case brought by Geo. F. Stevens
against Amos Carterline and Charles
Goul was denied without costs. The
defendants were ordered to prepare
findings.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Turkish and Japanese Bazaar
At 80 Monroe-st., -
For the holidays.
Fine Oriental Hand Fabrics AM
Artistic Japanese Bric-a-brac. -
Holy Land Goods,
The only genuine Altar of Roses,
Florida and Indian Curiosities, F0s
eign Jewelry, etc.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Book-keepers take good care of your
eyes. Use Buff Tinted Ledger Paper in
your blank books. 1t costs no more
than white paper of the same quality.
Order your books from
BARLOW Bros, Book Binders.
No. 81 Pearl street.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Judge AdsIt, IN the circuit court, yes
terday rendered = judgment for $4l7.55
IN favor of Marshall l.. Daggitt against
John w. HAYWARD.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Bad drainage causes much sickness,
and bad blood and improper action of
the liver and kidneys is bad drainage
to the human system, which Burdock
Blood Bittere remedy.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

NJ. L. BLAIR, alderman Sixth ward,
Scranton. Pa. stated November Q, '83:
He had used DIR. Thomas electric oil
for sprains. burns, cuts, bruises and
rheumatism. Cured every time.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Napkin rings, fruit knives, match
sales. sugar spoons, butter knives.
table. dee sert and teaspoons at Hervey's
No. 6 Canal street.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Heartily. With relish, and without dis
tree sfser~art' IL rot. ve recommend
Hoed's Sarsspsrills, which creates .
good appetite asd - tones the stomach
snf bowels that the food - pregerly d.
xss<eu ana Assinaiss:esi-
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

The ladies of the Progressive Spirit
uaiist society give . New England sup
per and entertainment in Elk hall
Thursday afternoon and evening.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Send all bills for collection to the
Union Credit company. the cheapest
and best current collection agency in
the state. - -.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

John Van der vooren VINO was ar
rested for fast driving Was relcas ed on
suspended sentence by Judge Haggerty
in police court yesterday.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Simply apply "SwAyNE's OINTMENT
No internal medicine required. Cures
letter, eczema, itch, all eruptions On
the face, hands, nose, etc., leaving the
skin clear. white and healthy. Its
great healing and curative powers are
possessed by no other remedy. Ask
your druggists for SwAYNE's ONT
MENr."
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03
Circuit Ceur,-sars II.
JUDGE ApsrT.

JUDGE ADsfT.
Marshall 8. Daggest ~. John w.
Hayward. assumpslt. Verdict for PLAIN
TIT SASS.
Lydia c. Fisk and Daniel ". Fisk W.
Gustave A. BepBer, assumpsst, iudg-
msnt by confession for plaintiff Of
ss05. IS aud cosss
Hesrv II. Proctor W. Daniel NJ. jan
sen, assGmpsls O1 trial.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03
$40 for %.

A $40 Jackson system Of dress cutting
for So for one week only st the Quigley
House, South Division street.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03
rHky Loo&sD soR cnrcxexs
Das rs.rs . stock % ao~ss nsass zee
ard Robes.

Detectives Smith ard Darr arrested
John Drewysr yesterday on suspicion
OF having stolen swat robes and
blankets. Tie was wanted for the
theft Of chickens, bnt in searching bic
residence co Madison avenue. enc mile
esst Of Hsll strees, the above property
vas found. The rcbes are held az the
police station for Identification.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Lily white Flour,
Made by Valley City Milling Co., Grand
Rapids, is family favonte. Try it.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

JUDGE srRLHysAMI.
The People ". John Van Keursn, ar
sob; trial resumed.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Go to T. ]. Nichols and select your
Christmas presents.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Special sale of underwear Friday and
Saturday at 7. j. Nichols.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03

Christmas goods. fine assortment
ut T. j. Nichols.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-03
LIFE WORTH LlylN0f

Peckham's Group Remedy cures
whooping cough.