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The Newtown bee., 1893-10-20
LOST! LOST!, LOST -,

Lost, a full set of whiskers; first class in every respect. The finder can have half of them for his trouble.
The Newtown bee., 1893-10-20

November 25, Further notice Will pc given later,
The Newtown bee., 1893-10-20

enviable regulations. The moon will be full and may the house be full also.
The Newtown bee., 1893-10-20
sTRATFORD.
RAmRoAp CROSSINGS AND THE LIKE.

It was expected that the iron girders for the Main street crossing, would be put in place last Sunday, but everything was not quite ready. The Tea Party Lane bridge is fast approaching com pletion. The abutments at the Kings Highway crossing are being put in very rapidly and work has begun on the stone work at the King street crossing.
The Newtown bee., 1893-10-20
The admission will be 20 cents.
AT TRINITY CHURCH.

Rev and Mrs Boylston started for the Worlds fair, the past week. They ex- pect to be gone two Sundays. Trinity church will be open for service as usual on Sunday at ? D. m.
The Newtown bee., 1893-10-20
VEGETABLE THIEVES.

All our gardeners are complaining of the loss of their fruit and vegetables from thieving. D. c. Wood caught number of Italians stealing his potatoes and re- ported his loss to their employers, the : ailroad improvement contractors, who promptly paid for the stolen goods.
The Newtown bee., 1893-10-20
AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Eugene Adams and men have the Con- gregational church sealed with Georgia 1 pine and the window frames ready for
 the handsome new stained glass win dows which are gift from Mrs Samuel
 Sanford, Arthur and Albert Hill. The
 additional room. 24x3S, has been com pleted for lecture room, and is used
 Sundays for the regular services.
The Newtown bee., 1893-10-20

part of the week raised the question of "Where's the winters supply of coal coming from?''
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12
s,arc kis.e.

Love making on the stage Is generally
supposed by the unzophisticated public
10 BE- more or less OF perfunctory bust
ness. a make believe affair as dry and
taeteiess to the performers as the prop.
erty food and drink which they affect 10
swallow at their banquets. Romantic
and sentimental people Will lie glad Go
know that the tender passion. as repre-
sented on the boards. Is not all pretonse.
aud that occasionally. at least. Cupid
gets in his work without shame or com
FUNCTION right before tho fcotlights. \
case in point H. said 20 have occurred
recently in a popular comic opera troupe
Ia which the priela donna aud the bari.
tone were the victims OF the silly
little god. How or where the
mutual attraction tirst began ~
lot stated. but that II had
not only begun. but was we'll advanced.
was made manifest L. thc audiences
soon after the bGritone joined the com.
paEy. II was part OF the baritones duty
20 KISS the prima donna. and IL was sup
posed tina; be woyld do IL after tho or
binary stage fashion. as a man eats who
- not hungry or drinks who Is not
thirsty But what was the surprise 81
the spectators and OF the other members
az the company 10 see that he performed
the duty AZ II he liked IT. and liked il
very much. indeed. In fact. he kissed
the prima donna with so much artlor
and enthusiasm. aud she apparently re
cipFocaied with 30 much earnestness
aud vigor, that the labial scene soon be.
came the most prominent 10 the opera
4 witness. Ia describing IL. said the
haritonc's zeal reminded him ~ tho
realistic manner in which Rignold tho
English actor. discharged similar
duty IN Henry v" Reynolds kiss
vas linked sweetness 80 long drawn
out. OF drawn IN. that when be be-
gan. the sporting gentlemen In the front
+ rows 81 the theatre would regularly time
T him d see II he would break his pre-
vIoLs records The harltone's kisses
T were II the same sort. and when he adj
ministered them ia Philadelphia he Gre
ated such a sensation that the gallery
hoWisd and the orchestra chairs tainted.
. The manager rushed behind the scenes
anil asked the baritone what be meant
by such performance. Instead 81 modi.
tying the kiss however. be intensified Il.
until the composer aud the author were
entirely forgotten in the wild. delirious
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12
BORN FOR A KNOT
Beatrice Vance Says That IS
What She Mas
GOOD PLAYS FOR THIS WEEK
'-Sha VII Bs se~a In The trsad
F1dig Compans "a smith Harry
Hnhbard's Benefit

Il guess vas horn % tie myself up
n 4 Knot and 40 aipliaps.F said pretty.
demurs -lsoatrics" Vance Ia her room "a
seests yesterday, Alfs Vance sas
b1sled Ia a great easy chair asd vas
tus..y sazagsd Ia pointing the pstent
leather tips u her dainty slippers AZ
sach other. The star o. Tho Limited
Mai company isa't much larger than a
good sizsa Frcnch doll At beet. and be-
t~esa the arms q the chair snd the
pud sieeves q her gosn she 9as almost
h.sltisn from tie2 al except a girilsh
faes lighted - a pair OF shy tiaaid
eyes.
do yu1 know she continued, Il
east rem nber when | eouidn bend
back aud touch ny bead 10 the door
When l AS see bat II a fodder nay
brother began 20 tsarh ne tricks. aud l
foaad / coa.d beui my body INTO almosl
ang shape. One u the us-t things l
Learned wss the split tat never
thought Il as much = trick.
1ast n tae spiita' done ou the stage
thauzh are fakes D.dn't you know
tnals Almost every soubrette Who can
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

Hurrsh FOR the Military Ministries 10
morros night. The Custer Guard en-
tertainment promises 10 oe the greatest
local Amusement event 0f the season,
and tho already lsrge sale IL seats dean
0nalF4tes that there y much interest
manifested II T. Every scat in the
ball siil Do nlied tomorrow night aud
the carefully prepared performances vail
please anybody. IL h unnecessary 10
enter into details. as general idea has
already been given. but suffice II 10 say
that every feature Is geFSine novelty
unique aud original The fancy drill
has eeveF been equalled. the military
quadriile will be poem II graceful
dancing. the minstrels Will Dc very
funny add the other features val al! be
excellent Don't forget that street
parade viii be given at high noon to
morrow
The Hon. John Temple Graves. the
celebrated southern orator. will open
the star course ia Lockerby hall Tues.
day evening with bis greatest lecture,
The Reign 81 the Demagogue.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

Tbs asabfllea wss fatal FOR TIE IRE
sbrsvei.sd heT Mp aad taFa-sd Lee INTO q
maa4gIy- ths production l. N tae iofn
ef prologue ADD f8ar 4ets The na
resial elt3 q A,,r by naooullght. = snoa q
IA the psoiagae. Act 1. The otudeut >
soom. Act , The Ssansps a Lanxibar
The stage setting II unlcb = grsEst
Then colDss the fui8ed eity q kos fos-
lo~ed - the gnastiy death II -She.
-sihs' - interpreted - an ioteaigenf
eoDp4ny. aias Ethel kaynes lasing a
stroas seting part a the title character
Ustsna - . strong declamatory repre-
s~ntaton by Maud Durand. AessFs
Fred Samaasf6sld. Edwin brosn and
William Ire are al up - tue STANDARD
The cosnsdy element al be taken care
II b. Dan Williams aud Mart Stevens
Ia the characters Of Tod aud job the
obliginx servants and vail INTRODUCES
during the action u the play sone re
nnsd singing speclaltles
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

sinS and kick has introduced the split
in her xosk but not one in a hundred
really docs IL. They twist one leg partly
over sni bend the kaee of the other leg
hack Iais - concealed by the dress.
aud % the spectators IL looks like a real
spirt. but it isn't within mile Of one.
4 went on the stage when | was only
years old " continued the fair contor-
tionist az The close OF her dissertation on
fake splits That was ten years ago;
a. me star theatre IN Cleveland. and
! .e teen q il ever siace.
VERY lev women ever become con-
toFfioulsta. know u only one other
bs.sies myself One aust begin young.
and there's too much work in il to suit
the average woman. | used 20 practice
for hours every day. but don't have
g. an more. 1 generally practice for
hsif "a hour before doing my turn.
That umbers ms az. and fee. hun
deed times letter Tor the exercise.
y GA wouldn't think men would be
Jealous "a a woman contortionist would
yous Bat they are. | was with Bar
nums circus Tor year. and son1e ~ the
men performers treated NE very shah
bay You sec woman IN that Kind Of
s0gk il a rarity; 50 she. gets a bigger
salary than a mau some ~ them actu.
ais used rae dlsroarteousiy GA that
account Ia expect g. be suubted Is
woman rival. bat for = man and Mira
Vance gave a coniemptuous t4ist 10
her lips
n thsnk the funniest experience %
niy hfe Was with The society FOR the
prevention ~ cruelty g. children re-
MARKED tla Clliuutive Beatrice with a
lauEh You Wouidnt think III been
fnlsused much. would you. But Mr..
fieagy and his so,ssty kept tab one me
Pr more than a year. Three years ago
they took c.e cut n tho London theatcr
iu NeV ark andacpt mo IN the assOci
ations headquarters for i've weeks.
They sa.d AL sixtccu and | WASH {.
They couidn't Prove IL. though. aud had
- iet sac ra Then when I vas With
Baruums circus 1 had an awful time.
SO hftc6l1n ths s-sociation's agent
surrounded the dre-sing tent with
policemen. wals was doing ny
turn The manager discovered ;hey
were eaitaE foe me. 80 ! had u
crawl guder ere cauyas - the big tent
sud sccot across the nolds % get away
from tAem All that Summer they Kept
after me- didn't perform IN halt The
tsars whers The circus vas billed At
slNost sgery place ono n Mr Geary 4
agents sfopfsd thr performance aEd
had ~ - hack ia the dressing tent
SIR Gesry sas always very KIND 10 me
though, and ruce he offered 90 adopt me
"once since vas married
TIE Performance vas stopped
hy 80 society IL Vas ia fonker.
about yeas azo Mr.. Vance had billed
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

The sins % most theatrical shCwieom-
ers are iald upon the back % that bur
den bearer u the pfoisssiou. the advance
agent II baggage be behind time. n
the leading lady lose her gloves. II any
body oseEstep moderation N drink. II
there happen railroad disaster 4 bust
ness drops 10 nothing, II course the
agent has 90 take all the whips and
eeorns that thess conditions set ia mo
ton. Duncan a. Harrison j. credited
with an aaecdote that apily illustrates
this general attitude toward the un.
happy advance man. 1t appears that
OvIde aiusin Was playing somewhere IA
Colorado and happened 10 meet Har
rlson on his way TO the hotel whore
husin vas to give q concert Ii was
rather dark and Musln. who had his
violin case in his hand. suddenly stun.
bled over some obstruction. aud in.
s.antly said. with British. rather than
Galllc fcryor. Curse that advance
agent"
Franklin Fyjss drataatic editor u the
New York sun. and 90 author 90 The
Girl Left Behind Me Was recently
asked IL he intended 10 retain his place
on the sun staff In reply he said:
Before The Girl Left Behind Ne
was produced. / wen. 81 Charles 4.
Dana and rendered ms resignation from
the sun. told him / knew that in
many quarters there would he nnkind
comment on the fact that metropolitan
critic was having peculiarly relations
with metropolitan manager.
"'Will Il b. good pay.' asked Mr..
Dana dryiy' 4 don't know said /.
Well, said Mr. Dams, suppose you wait
awhile before you resign. IL the piece
Is bad, will consider your resignation. -
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

she. arsmatixstien u III RAIDER
H8.Iaf'te ns.rrfsi romance ~ the ssHe
name. Ni - al The Grand tor ight and
~ THIS week. th usual ma'inees. he
rr1duct'er q a new enc the SCENERY Be
irg esrretsg e'ssts The pot =
80 plag - art an evoived zoe ~ ans
means ~ae vss Fowan II great
beauty s'l7 early IA her ne bad 8.s
rersrsl = iswirx hath. ia f.,untain ~
fs a bafa IN t5- f-rv f.aei.I gave ber
rarennisi e'sutv snd vel nixh sternai
ffe LIZ Ffaccat her .ast afernr. ws-
TIE sxfy ~i1htii iinesi tsscenaant q
hllkrafes 4 ferreF over Who ~ ,s.sts.d
hef faf rhich sae kiad him. n s.s b.a@a
q rrsnx fesemhiluce - she run,fare3
san ssd sAs tri.si b. stcns fer asr an -
m1riss - nsTr4fne aif's. and AN tried
81 give his IS a ferv hafh tar aiscst
ianqFtsiiry vhich she siore possessed.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

Miss Lena brbigmsn IL arranging an
snterts.nmeot fur tae benefit q Harry
Hubbard - - gwen a Powers Pm
aag. Nov-mter - fhe test talent II
the city has been secured and the enter
tsiunsnt gil undoubtedly prove q
Hnanfia su'xess Great credit "a due
M.ss Lena for her hard and faithful
vers sud he public shuald show Is
arIeerlafion ~ q crua ied house. is
hs- been suggested that The tieacfs for
this heueis should - pot IN The hanis
~ aetifa solicitors and personal can
stss t. sisde u "a gtcd QUE.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

expectancy xish shikh the suilehes
ssltra iof khsi kiss The manager IN
despair discharged me karitons, sllo sasd
De zouio rather sufrcslisg llissslaFy than
bls r-get - klss ths pri9a aoonA aud
. kiss her coHscisniles1sly and saith
al the slalorAtioo that Ehe scsLe De.
msaaed heprims DIANA declared that
the ruterests * ART demanded n AZ she
should support the position takea by the
baritone. aud she promptly rss1gaed an
engagement wosth Sztv.p rather th4a
DOT be kissed IA SECUTED aoi resoond-
iag style The manager stood tirta sor a
few days bot without the fersent kiss
the opera loss Dgeh % Us maSoelie
power, and he sas. IL IL said f0sced 10
ID capitniate aud sus4mon the prima
doana and the baritone hack % his ser
vice. 4 kiss for which man 10 wllling
% forego ambition aud sDployment and
q woman sai.0Uo. dsrlag such financial
crisis ss the present Halist be Meet o
deed- Who would not he "a baritone OF
a grsms doBnA wsth saeh dcllg htfu. per
qaisites - this. BALTIMORE sun.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

Nc. W. &. Gillette Of No. 1913 Fifth ave
nue.. IL man we'll known in the city n n
careful. conservative man. who makes no
statements that he cant fully substantiate.
He says: Il make this statement, not be
cause am seeking notoricty for myself or
DIR. Rankin. but because have received 50
much benefit from HE treatment that
think il is simply philantrophic at 10
place the facts before the public. - TINT all
who are affected with cat1rrh or nervous
troubles may seek the same avenue of relief
| did. Before going under the doctors care
| was In "A desperate condition. l had heen
for several months unable to transact bust
ness NJ ell. and al that time | was only able
90 do a very little. Frequent attacks of
utter weakness aud prostration were liable
- come On M any minute. 40 all times
had terrible feeling Of dependency and
haiple4-ne--. My stomach would hloat and
the food would lie heavily, digesting very
po3rly. Ny nose would stop up and the
phlcgm would drop into my throat, keeping
me hawking end splitting. | could only
breath nj n .ght when lying on my right side.
In fact my fife was burden. | took treat
ment OF DR. Rankin During June and began
TO build up from the frs, treatment. Iy
nose il clear and don't have that annoying
hawking. I feel stronger than before In
years | attend 10 business every day and
never have any OF those attacks Of weakness
and depression. In every way l can com
mend the doctor and am glad tai do II.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12
no.e nm rolly ooml.any...ml,h,-.

Rec a barton's Roe Hill Folly coul-
Iany viii begin a weeks engagement IN
smith tonight This is the tIst OF a
number of combinations hich the man
Sgement has booked FOE the winter
With characteristic franknsss Rice &
Barton Advertise their saow as "a g.gan.
tic cornucopia 81 fun. "a statement
readily believed from ths excellence ~
the performance given ia seasons past.
Unlike many buriesque companies at
tention Is given the smallest details OF
costumiug and scenic accessories and
the result ~ succession OF pictures
pleasing 10 the eye. This season stress
Is land on the fact that not only the
songs. music. marches aud scenery are
new. but that the dances are quite out
81 the ordinary IN the nature Of garcttes.
One Of the features OF the bali rs the
French qpadrillc dances. whose scnsa-
tiOual works IN the Black Crook threw
New York into commissions. OF course
there is the usual number Of sketches
moro or less clever IN the clio and a
unique gun drill is promised by the
chorus girls. The entertainment viii
conclude with buriesque said 10 be
witty. entitled the "kakir's Daughter
Rice and Barton are funny comedians
aud when on the stage laughter runs
riot There will be the usual matinees
during the week.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

that this Is a harmless and sure
remedy tor -.
lrregularity. suppressed o.
painful transformations. veal.
ness OF the stomach sick head
ache, and female complaints
generally. There Is no need at
so much female suffering
Here = the remedy. II Is
wicked not 20 accept the
relief Il VIII bring. - Hrs
4 Il. Re<. fEorsves, 81.
A. t-sxate ~ Ass--s. = c..ss--r.
Iress s. FrSEasss Nsn c.. trS1 ~ae@
~. F1ak3ssu's Esvxr FsIls IS esas.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12
Card Of Thanks.

To De M6ai Commandery No. ). X.
T.. and Grand River lodge No. N, f. 4
4. Masons: | desire to- thank you for
the honor and respect paid to the re-
mains Of my husband. and for exceeding
kindness and assistance during his ILL
ness Respectfully yours.
MARlE WIL.oS BEAsIEY.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12
A child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor. gentle action and
soothing effects oil Syrup OF Figs. when
in need OF a laxative. and If the father or
mother be costive or bllious the most
gratifying results follow its use; 20 that
il is the best family remedy known. and
every family should have a bottle on
hapl
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 10 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
Ter than others and enjoy life more, with
he's expenditure, ~ more promptly
adapting the worlds best prs,ducts Ia
the needs Of physical being. will attest
the value % health OF the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of FigA
its excellence Ia due % It's presenting
In the form most acceptable and plea =
ant 10 the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
atiye eliectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and ieyeTs
and permanently curing constipation.
IL has given satisfaction o. millions and
riet with the approval of the medical
profession. because il acts on the Kid
news. Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and il Is perfectly free from
every objectionable substance.
syrup of Fig is for sale ny all drug
eists in zoe aud 81 bottles, but il Is man
ufacturcd by the California Fig syrup
Co. only, whose name Is printed on every
package. also the name, Syrup OF Fig
and being veil informed, YOU will not
accept any substitute If offered.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12
ONE
LHUNlsAD

Tickets sold already for the Custor
Guard grand military and minstrel en-
tertainment in Lockeroy hall tomorrow
night. Are you with Us: Get in line
tomorrow morning ane buy your tickets.
Reserved seats 80 cents You can't
afford To miss il.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

Look out for tho slaughter In fine
overcoats aud listers this week al Van
Der Werp's. No. 8 Canal and 81 Pearl
81
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

EHT MTp for ladies We are offer
fLif Hh'o ing some special induce
meuts for this week Ia all kinds Of Felt
Hats for ladies, children aud misscs.
Cont. KscI-r & Co.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12
ONE
HUNDRED

People in the great Custer Guard mill
tary pageant in Lockerby ball tomorrow
night. The most realistic camp scene.
the finest fancy drill 10y the white squad.
the prettiost military quadrille. the best
Ministries over seen ia local entertain
ment Resersed seats 80 cents. See
the grand street parade at noon tomor-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

Fifteen -Aristo" Cabinets finest
finish. from two sittings. sl.s3 Persons
Gallery, 49, South Division stroo;
E-We Pay Car Fare.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12
DOCTOR
II You Help Me ! Shall Con-
slider il a Miracle.

So said Nr. Gillette to DIR. Ranlin during
his first visit Whether his health improved
under the do-tof's care can ba escertained
10y the following statement.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

came with Il
almost imme
diatsly. and a.
this time | ar
a well woman
absolute
know not on
by my owr
experienced
by others also
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

= Cans Salmon. &C.
Pail Honey Maple Syrup. i5c.
| Gallon Tomato Cataup, Zoe.
Doz Cream Drop Corn. sloo.
| Box Am. Sardines IN oil. &c.
lOO lbs. beat Roller Flour. sl.5o.
FIsHER 4 BARBER. y Canal street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

From woman's early trou.
bles.
could find no permanent
relief until. one year ago. /
tried Lydia K. Pinkfan's Vrr.
sla6< ComfongE. Relief the
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

DIR Rankin l. a graduate % Arm Arbor, and
has had years al experience IN hts spscialttes.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12
Need ANY Photos ?

Our great rocker sale begins Monday
morning at 100 - Division 81
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

For fine white fish. trout, fresh halibut
aud Columbia rigeT salmon. NO Ia
Ailyn-s No los Canal street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12

References TO Ave hundred cured patient.
In this city alone.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-12
GRAND OPENING
Wednesday, Nov. 18th.

On Wednesday. Nov 18TH we open to
the public the largest and most complete
line of footwear in the city of Grand Rapids
BY means of ready money we were enabled
TO purchase a large stock of goods at a great
reduction and in order to bring our firm
more conspicuously before the public We
will offer the new purchases. together with
our own stock at much greater reduction
than even the low prices that prevailed at
our store. Appended we quote few prices
Ladies Dongpa High Cut. .............
.s-......... Former price $500 81 80
Ladies Nici Kid. ....... Former price 500 now 400
Ladies Hand Turned Dongoa. $500.
Former price 375 now 800
Mems kangaroo, Congress and Bal $500.
................. Former price 400 now 400
Misses and Chldrens Shoes reduced proportionately
No trouble to show goods. even though
no purchases are made. We want you to
inspect our goods. They speak for them
selves
.EAGAN & RANDALL SHOE CD.
Successor to Eagan Shoe Co.
81 CANAL ST.