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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29
SHE GETS HER CASH
The Jury Award Mrs. Oorgan
a Verdict in Full
ON HER ACCIDENT POLICY
Issued On the Life CT Her Husband.
Who Was Found Dead UnSss Mys-
ferrous Circumstsnees-csur

The jury n the casa OF susan z.
0oTgzn vs.. The Manufacturers Aeci-
dent Indemnity company N the Unitec
States court returned . verdict and
Judgment yesterday n favor OF the
plaintiff for $500. The suit was
brought To recover the amount Of an
accident insurance policy held by the
plaintlf's husband. Mr. Dorgan lived
AZ Kalamazoo and was found dead on
he shore OF small lake where he had
gone fishing. the question arose as 10
sBether he died from an accident or
whether he had fallen from the boat
from sn attack OF heart failure. Pay
ment was refused when the policy vas
presented 90 the company. The judy
meat yesterday MAS for the full
amount with interest from the time Of
death.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29

that never comes. spells Of feelips
afraid or uncertain. sometimes lev
spirits, you are suffering from nsrvous
debility and exhaustion Of nerve pover.f
which may end IN utter prostfatiou.
insanity and death.
II you have . great sense Of weakness
and WEAKNESS, with tired hmbs, numb-l
ness, trembling, prlckiy sensations
cold feet ond legs, you are advaneinG
TO that most serious disease-Psralyus. !.
Ii your head aches. feel numb and
tired with strange sensations, loss cd
memory, ana you think with cif6culsv
or you are sieepless It night, with
drowslness and duliness during the
day, the nerve and BRAIN fatigue may
soon run into insanity or death.
fyou have any of these feelings do
not neglect them, or they will END IN l
paraiyns, insanity. prestration sr
AS you value your life do not neg
iect these warnings. Time and expo.
rience has shown, and hundreds 81
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proved, that these diseases are perl
fectly and completely cured by Dr.
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Under the use Of DIR. q. CLAY
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vitality OF blood and health Of bodJ
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Dir. TODD'S ONCE 10 at lG N. Divlsiou
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His medicines agree with the ston,
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He is In his ONCE from in the morns
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Sundays
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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29
SETTLED ON STIPULATION.
, Long Standing Case Against the Street
Railway Company Adjusted.

The long contested case of Mary
laughlfn versus the Street Railway
so,apary, for injuries received in the
aiater OF 1873 has at last come to al
nd. During the heavy SHOWS of 1885
81. the Street Railway company were
n the hao.. o. plowipg the snow from
their trucks snd leaving 1t IN great
banks or each side. While driving on
Monroe street her cutter WAS over.
turned while shs was attempting to
cross thu banks. She sued the COM
pany for 5000 damages, the case
being started IN 1854. II WAS tried IN
the superior court IN 1884 and q yer.
aict rendered for the defendant. IL
was appealed to the supreme court and
q new trial was ordered. After . trial
in 1857. lasting fourteen days, verdict
OF Slo80 was rendered for the plaintiff.
The case was again appested to the su-
prems court and another trial ordered.
1t hasat last been settled by stipulation.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29
SHIL0H'S
C0NSU N PTI0N
CURE.

The success of this Great Cough Cure Is
without parallel in the history Of medicine.
All druggists are authorized TO sell it on pos
tive guarantee. test that no other cure sue
cessfully stand. THAT 1t may become known,
the Projectors, at an enormous expense, are
placing Sample Bottle Free into every home
in the United States and Canada. II you have
Cough, Sore Throat. or Bronchitis, use il, for
it will cure you. If your child has the Group.
or Whooping Cough. use it promptly, and relief
is sure. If you dread that insidioas disease
Consumption. use it. Ask your Druggist for
SHILOH'S CURE, Frice 10 cts, 50 cts. and
$I.co. IF your Lungs arc sore or Back lame,
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price IS cts.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29
AGAINST THE CITY OF NILES.
Katie Doresam Seeks to Recover for Her
Husbands Death.

The case of Katie Doersam W. The
City of Niles Was placed on trial in the
United States court before . jury yes.
terday. The suit was brought to re-
cover damages for the death OF the
plaintiffs husband. Three years ago
Mr.. Doresam was walking along the
ureets of Niles when the hsg stone
npon which ne was walking gave way
and De was precipitsted to the bottom
Of cellar which extended under the
walk. The stone broke in the middle
and 40 he reached the basement the
iwO ends came together and his head
sas caught between them. lie was
Eilied instantly, his head having been
completely crushed. The plaintiff
aaims that the walk was unsafe aud
hat tho fact vas known TO the city off.
ssls. The amount claimed is 5000.
fne case will be continued today.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29

Ee Was Appointed 20 Protect the Inter
~sss OF MeRae a IaIly.

49,
esss OF MeRse a Lsily.
In accordance with the decision rem
tered bv Judg. Adsit IN the matter Of
he petiten Sled by McRse & T.ailv for
ise appointment Of a receiver for the
rand Rapids. Lansing 4 Detroit Raj
qsy company an order was mtGe
ssterday appointing David Eli
ards receiver. In addition TO
be Grand Rapids a Dstroit raj
Dad the Reeds Lake route = "a
lud-d. The order directs the com
any 20 assign to the receiver ali pfor-
rtv af every kind ssd nature where
oeveT situated and all chooses in action
lebt. equitable interest and other to
ahics u % or may be emitted. TIE
eceiver % directed 70 furnish . honsl
er $1,000 TO Insure the faithful dis
,harze OF bis duties. Mr.. Edwards IS
pperintendent of the Flint a Psrs
Asrauesss railroad. That part of IRE
cad afs eted s the eystsm between
bis city and Grand Ledge.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29

Nearly every member of the ruling
families of Europe Is clever performer
on some musical Instrument. II mreiy
happens, however, that these royal &C
compishments are put to . practical
test Of merit, and the story told of the
Hute-playing Of the duke Of Oporto, the
Portuguese kings brother, is interest
Ing. On q wager with one Of the mobiles
Of the Lisbon court, he once set out In
disguise to earn his living With his
flute for week. and succeeded without
difficulty in getting an engagement In
the orchestra Of ths opera house Ut
Madrid. His playing was satisfactory,
and at the snd o: the week he received
from the leader of tie orchestra . vsry
1sttering letter OF recommendatio0.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29

Joshua Jehnsou was in police eourl
gam yesterday "a the charge Of dssd
ssauk when the stsncxraphsr hsd
issshed reading the testimony tne o.
ornsy for the respondent made . me
aen % aaash the eomptssnt for dead Is
assault. saying thAt no tssssmony has
been Introd a<<d 20 warrant sueh :
,hafgs. The rsspes1sns vss slA1sas 4
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29

Pat seaman vas IA Police court
yesterday for assault aud battery ne
pleaded guilty ana ~as tined to-so.
which be paid.
Bernard Mccarthy gss srralgnec II
police court yesterday en- the charge Oh
keeping h.s saloon open on sunday.
The case vas adjourned until May I.
Mccarthy pleaded not guilty.
Constable Paul of East Grand Rapids
brought John Carey INTO Justice Hy.
dornss court yesterday on charge OF
drunkenness. and the prisoner Was
sentenced 10 the county jail Tor ten
days.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29
Circuit Court-Part I.
JUDGE ADsl

JUDGE ADsIr.
Harry Hubbard VS.. Harry w. Long,
trespass on the case.
Henry F. Walch. Jay F. Ferris, Hor-
ton j. Drury and Edward j. keate,
administrators of the estate of 5. r.
Bennett, deceased, VS.. William Browne;
by consent continued.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29
Superior Court.

Mary LsughlIn VS.. the Street Railway
company OF Grand Rapids, trespass on
the case; discontinued by stipulation
and without cost TO either party.
City of Grand Rapids vs.. stephen
weiden. in chancerY; hearing OF argu-
ments upon report OF commissioner
and testimony heretofore taken.
A petition was filed IN the superior
court yesterday morning asking for the
opening OF Yuba avenue from Bridge
street 10 Railroad street. Ii Is return
able May "A.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29
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Tale OF Two Cities.

Mr.. GothaIc-Ba, Ia, ha! That's good!
The papers say q man in Philadelphia
was run over by funeral procession.
Ho, no, ho. s5nch thing couldn't hap
pen outside If slow Old Philadelphia.
Mr.. Bsoa ibrirn-A sin,ilar accident
has bapperea in New York only recently.
Mr.. Gotham Impossible.
Mr.. Broaahrin--It was q rich mans
funeral, ard thu relatives were going
back to TIE house TO hear the viii read.
New York Weekly.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29

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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29
DR.. s. CLAY TODD.
The Famous Nerve Specialist,
No. l0 North Division st.

ROOMS !. s asS 4
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
Cures Paralysis. Twitching, Pinch.
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and other sympts ms leading TO para
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Consultation free and confidential.
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Directions in all languages.
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FITS AND ALL NERVE AND BRAIN
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EYE AND EAR DISEASES CURED
THE ONLY ONE WHO CURES DEAFNESS
Catarrh, deafness, rheumatism. nerv.
Gus debility, impotence and all diseases
resulting from early indiscretions and
excuses of manhood, all diseases OF
the urinary ORGANS, partial paralysis,
varicocclie ruptures, tumors, scrofula,
old sores, dropsy, akin diseases, liver
and kidney complaints. heart diseaee,
shortness of breath, back of mead,
small of back, ETC., including eli
female complaints and chronic diseased
cured quickly aud permanently.
That cough, eight fever and weak
ness, shertness of breath, paipitation
Of heart. my means sure and quick
consumptisn.
II YOU are nervous, restless, irrlta.
BILE. sleepless or wake after hcrrisd
dreams, tired mornings, with dull
headache, bad taste in the mouth
sometimes discharges, aud 60 about
your employment without life, energy
or amhition, desire to be alone
gloomy forebodings. disposition to
worry and fret about trouble ahead
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-29
LAWS AND LAWYERS.


OiAhCS ot1-<S SS~1H
JUDGE sEyERESs.
Katie Doersam We. the City OF Niles.
etc., case; jury trial n progress.
susan 4. Dorgan vs.. the Manufac-
turers' Accident Indemnity company;
verdict and Judgment for piainun Tor
$500. The defendant MAS granted ten
days in which 10 move for q new trial.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09
Court Notes.

Nate Meeker asked to have the sa-
loon cases against him continued over
the term. DIR. De Camps affidavit to
the effect that Mr.. Meeker wa. not
able TO attend court was considered d
sufficient cause for the continuance.
Justice DeWolf filed his return or
appeal yesterday with the clerk OF the
circuit court IN the trial of Willis Won
Regenener, who was convicted of dis
orderly conduct at Reeds lake, aud
fined IS and costs.
Edwin J. Giles and other. began q
suit IN the circuit court yesterday
against David z. Van Every and others
to collect a debt of $500.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09
They Think He's a Fire Bug.

Owing to the recent strong evidences
of incendlarism in the burning of sew
eral barns. tue police detectives have
been on the alert for the apprehension
of the fire bugs. The work is thought
to be that of small boys. Friday after
noon between and 5 O'Clock, fire was
discovered In a barn at No. l59 Ella
avenue owned by Metske 2. Westra. 1t
was extinguished before much damage
was done. There were evidence of in
cendiarism and boys were suspected OF
having act the fire. Yesterday after
noon Detectives Cast and Jakeway ar
rested John Nesser. boy Is years old :,
on suspicion of having set the fire and
he was locked up in jail to await in
yestigatlOn.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09
TOO MUCH FOR HIM.
Hathaway Couldn't Stand the Pathos
in the Hibn-r Case.

Alice HIbner, the hayward i6-year-
old glrl who has been living with 8
French widower on Lincoln street, was
In police court yesterday on a charge
of truancy. The case Was referred TO
County Agent Hathaway and he held
a continued consultation with the girl
her mother and brother. She
acknowledged that her relations with
the Frenchman had been corruptiug
and that she had been led astray be-
fore she went to live with him. The
county agent decided that she needed
reformation and intlmated that he
would have to send her 10 the Indus
trial home. The announcement
caused heart rending scene to be en-
acted by the trio IN Clerk
Stevens Office. The girl fell on
her knees before tho agent aud
with uphftsd hands beseeched
him not to send her 10 Adrian. The
tears Of repentance streamed down
her face as she promised TO return to
her home and be- good girl. This so
ahected her mother, VINO had caused
her arrest, that she threw herself pros
trate on her face before Mr.. Hathaway.
and while her pedal extremities vigor-
ousy tanned the atmosphere IN the
clerks office shs prayed for her erring
daughter. TIE girls brother grasped
Clerk stevens by the arm and implored
him - release his sister. TINS pathetic
scene was too much for the tender
heart OF the terror to youthful in
tractors and ne Immediately adjourned
sns hearing until Monday and ordered
The girl taken O. Jail.
For Disturbing IN. Walk.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09

plant yesterday against Morse 4 con-
paBY for the obstruction OF the SIDE
walk on spring street. All summer
the walk On the east sIde or Morse 8
Co.'S store has been piled fun OF
empty boxes. The marshal has Bot
fed those ia charge Of the store 70 re-
move them, but they have not seen n'
% 30 80. Other cOmpanle. IA ne
habit Of pilEg boxes on The Walks Wiz
Dc prosecuted II they persist IN DISC
beylng the ordinances
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09
VIII Plead Guilty.

5. X. Stearns. who was arrested Fri
day night by Detectives Smith and
barr for stealing a PAIR OF clippers
from Nathan kersey's barber shop, AT
No. 6s5 Cherry street, WAS arraigned IN
police court yesterday on q charge of
larceny from . dwelling IN the day
time. lie waived examination, and
Was held to the superior court for
trial. 1t Is thought he will plead guilty
to,the charge when his case Is called in
the superior court. Stearns saws his
homo is in Detroit, and that he is a
ha rhar
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09
Dyer L. Not Guilty

Judge BurIingams directed a verdict
Of not guilty Il the saloon case against
J. P. Dyer yesterday morning. II
seemed that Dyer purchased the saloon
from David Ackley and operated Il
under the red card OF Mr.. Acxley.
Later Aekley bought another saloon
and mad bis License transferred 20 the
new place. As soon a. this was done
Dyer closed MS place IN the Arcade,
bat was arrested for selling witnou- s
license. Under the circumstances the
Judge considered Dyer not 10 blame
and ordered him discharged.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09

George w. Thompson swore out a
warrant III police court yesterday al
ternoOn for the arrest OF Thomas
Dandy, the s-yesr-old boy who set tire
10 MS barn September 81. Ia making
the complaint Mr.. Thompson said ne
did il at the earnest solicitation OF ms
neIghbors, who were considerably
frightened over the danger or permit
ting the BOY 10 go unpunlshed. Ihey
fear that II nothing is done the act IS
liable TO Do repeated. Owing to hls
youth II Is a question whether the boy
can legally DO dealt with.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09
Police Court Notes.

The hearing on a charge of larceny
against Willie Broxmier, Frank and
Leo Nowakaspie and Tony Moejeskl
was adjourned in police court until Oc-
tober 10. The boys are accused OF nav
ing stolen old iron from Broady's Junk
shop.
The larceny case against young Hor.
ace Lindsey was adjourned by Judge
Holcomb yesterday until October 10.
Charles Blum, the boy arrested some
time ago for throwing stones and tan
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09
Klos.erman DISCHARGED.

Judge Iiolcomb nolle pressed the
case OF grand larceny against John
Clostermsn IN police court yesterday
Closterman was arrested some time age
on complaint of s. l.. King, who
charged him with having stolen mold.
ings and designs Of great value from
his office. Closterman returned the
property and paid the costs incurred
by the proceedings from the time they
were instituted.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09
Mangold ON the Rack.

John C. Mangold was booked for an
other trial for violation of the liquor
law, but he did not appear in the su-
perior court and the case was adjourn
ed until Monday. Mangold was con-
victed IN one trial this week. 1t seems
he failed in business after his arrest
and is now working at MS trade again.
III thinks ne is being severely punished
for attempting TO run q saloon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09
Decree Granted m. Husband.

Mary Jane Pierce deserted her hus
band, Warren +. Pierce, and he ap-
piled to the circuit court for divorce
on that ground. Yesterday Judge Adj
cit granted the decree upon the report
OF the circuit court commissioner, be.
fore whom the testimony of the com.
pla,uant was taken.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09
Contagious Diseases.

James Roughgarden, age years,
No. 237 Lagrave street. diphtheria;
Enos Crowell. age 81 years, No. lI3
Plainfield avenue. typhoid fever; Cas-
sic Walt. age % years, No. Il3 Plain
field avenue, typhoid fever; Jennie
Clark, age 40 years, No. ll3 Plaintield
avenue, typhoid fever.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09
Buria PERMITS.

Anna De Young. age l month. No.
Sos Colt avenue. Greenwood; Harm X.
Tholema, age So years, No. 2s9 Elev-
enth street, Greenwood; Cora kartle,
age Il years, No. 524 Crosby street,
Greenwood.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09

81 MONROE ST.

TALKING the residents on the hill, had
his cass adjourned until October Is.
The examination of Henry Hook,
who stabbed young Fernanbug in the
back with pocketknife, was ad-
journed yesterday until October IA.
William McCuen's case IN police
court, wherein ne is charged with sell
ing liquor on Sunday. was adjourned
in police court until October IA.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09
Superior Court.

The people VS.. Joseph T.. Dyer,
selling liquor without pay the tax;
verdict not guilty, by order OF the court.
The people VS.. Alexander Douglass,
saloon open on holiday; arranged
and pleaded not guilty.
The people VS.. Nate Meeker, saloon
open on sunday.
Three cases continued over the term.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-10-09
Real Estate Transfers.

Jacob Nanden Bosch to Jan LoukaaTt.
lot 4, blk 2 Pages sub..--..................s 35S
Henry knoyihuiseD t. Hermanns But
THUS ct nj. lot IL. EitZpatrick's add. 600
Eluathan Mills to Dan NJ. Thorington.
lots % and -, Dunton's SUBJ 200
Dan NJ. TboTington TO James l.. Harry.
lots IS and ~. Dunton's slb.....-......... 200
Mary A. Miller ct al. to Angie Cordes,
lot Is. M.ller's 800
William {. smith TO james Mooney, lot
IL, Lutons add.............-... ..........-.. 800
Sarah NJ. Antisdel 10 Elizabeth ;. Sam
neI. lot 70. McDowell's add~...............s $50
Honora Castle TO Jacob Welt and Paul
Rathman. lot l3b. Cunning X Ferrys
add.......... 1.l5o
Josephine VI. Sinonds to Susan Pratt.
W 70 feet lot y. BradfOrds add. $500
Dienwerke O'clock 20 Harme Hoeck. lot
3 blk !, O'clock x Van RisIs add. LOCO
Sylvester A. Rinear to Amos II. Greene,
lot ~, Colton's sub-......-............... 500
p. II. Montgomery to William III. An
derson. lot 4. Humans I'd add ........... SO
Rose Dougherty 10 Mary Dougherty. sw
"a Sc of sec :. Nelson .......-........... 1000
Mary Dought rty To Laura Berkey. sw =
Sc Of sec l. Nelson......................... l0OO
Rose Dougherty to Daniel Doue herty.
Ell a. ne lie =. Also part sc = ne a tdA
of sec Is. Nelson -. 1000
Daniel Dousberty TO Laura Berkey.e
Il 4. ne a ne = and part Sc a ne 4 OF
sec j.. Nelson ....................... 900
Ella q. Pierce 10 Ieander J. Post, Sc
uw u OF sec IA. Lowell 200
HermanUs Bulthius to Henry Know
hrisen. part of SO Sc a of sec 81.
Grand ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1900
Walter II. Clark TO Amasa Hutchison.
ia NV cor ne "A of sec 90 Cascade. $50