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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
Loss In Oakinnd,s Cyclone District.

James s. Gray and Joseph Nusbaumer,
two members Of the Pontiac committee
appointed to ascertain the extent Of losses
In the recent cyclone and other informa-
ton necessary to a rightful apportionment
Of the relief fund, make the following re-
port: Total loss, $162, 562; loss on build
ings, $115, 1870; household effects, O,O7O;
live stock, $4,345; farm implements, So
476; hay and grain in barns, $2,945;
acres Of wheat and rye destroyed, $40;
number Of fruit trees destroyed. 1901
acres Of timber destroyed, 1901 rods of
fence destroyed, ~, $50; total indebted
ness, $112, 425; houses totally destroyed,
81; houses partly destroyed, At; barns and
outbuildings destroyed totally, 80; partly,
80; two churches, Masonic hall and IA
Maccabee hall were destroyed; number Of
persons killed, 3S; injured, some Of whom
have since died, 81.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

feed rack for the pasture or barn yard
Is necessary. The illustration shows
such a rack built against fence, which
has one important feature. At the or
dlNnry feed rack the strongest and most
belligerent Of the stock will course
along the length of the rack and drive
off the weaker. with the one here
with illustrated all such difficulties are
avoided, as each animal must keep his
own pl0cp
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
Serious Accident at Muskegon.

At Muskegon, Republicans in ratifica-
ton chartered two trolley trains and
brass bands and ut the end Of the process
sion was car loaded with fireworks. The
parade went over all the lines, horns max
ing II din which drowned band, yels and
everything else. While on Pine street
some one threw a dynamite bomb fire
cracker into one of the two crowded
trailer cars. 1t exploded between the
heads of +. J. Addison, secretary Of the
Muskegon Pingree Club, and Aid. Fred
j. Reynolds, manager Of the opera house,
and one off the best known men in the
State in that business. Addison was
knocked insensible, his clothing torn from
his leg and he slowly recovered his senses.
Reynolds was taken home with his face
bleeding and torn. One other man was
hurt, but not badly. Subsequently Addi-
son recovered and pluckily joined in the
jollification. Fred q. Gray received four
large burns on the leg, and when he called
at the doctors Office his shoe was filed
with blood. j. J. Howden was struck in
the head. Scalp cut.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

ed up at the sides. The iron straps to
which the chain Is attached should go
around the back as well as the sides Of
the scraper, to give strength. For lev
cling ridges and filling depressions
about the farm, such an implement Is
very handy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

'ACu SUI IN III % I
brings some one
fabric to the front
as a dress stuff,
and this years ac-
cepted one IL lin
en-. Last season 1t
was mohair. a
stuff that still lin
gers, but linen Is
newer and more
popular. 1t Is al
ways worn over
some bright color
ed material, gen
orally silk, and
this fact has pre-
vented many a
NJ a I'M n n from
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
Grape Vines Bear Early.

Next to the strawberry. the man who
Is entirely destitute Of fruit should
plant the grape vine IL he would wish
delicious fruit Of his own growing
at the earliest possible time. We have
ripened one or two punches Of grapes
eighteen months after a thrifty vine
was set. The year after that 1t can
be made to grow four to five pounds
Of fruit, though it Is better to thin this
out to half that amount. There Is no
trouble in getting the grape vine to
fruiting. Every bud left after pruning
will make a shoot. and this will set
two, three or four punches. The chief
difficulty is to prune closely enough
to prevent more fruit from setting than
the vine can bring to maturity.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

A league for the elimination of for
eign words from the French language
has been formed In Paris. 1t Is not
likely to be more successful than the
German association to turn the French
element out Of German has been In
translatinS the bill OF fare. ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
Old Horse. Still kRcient.

A gray-haired farmer named w. B..
Anderson in Willink, Erie County, n.
Y, drives a pair Of mares that, though
"a and SO years old, are still able to do
a good days work on his farm or take
him on the road to the city. The team
has never had any other owner, and
they have never been overdriven. 1t
Is the excitement of too fast driving,
which the horse probably enjoys as well
ms his owner. which shorters the life
of most horses. We never knew horses
TO attain such age as this. Usually the
teeth become so poor that they can only
eat cut and ground feed. but this Is US
ually best for all horses that have
hard work to do, as it saves unneces-
sary labor for the digestive organs.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

epaulettes, revers and basque, and a
white leather belt encircles the waist.
After having seen as pretty costume
as this, 1t Is hard to criticise 1t adverse
ly, and 80 Its type multiplies despite
all that envious ones can say against
It.
Prices of fanciful belts have taken
tumble, but the pretty narrow white
asatherc belt. with the buckle leather
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

other articles, which is not at an the
case when the package opens at the
top.
Mineral Fertilizers for Clover Seed.
1t Is not always the largest clover
that makes the best seed crop. On the
contrary, It IL the belief Of most farm
ers that a moderate growth of leaf
and stalk produces the best seed.
Large clover Indicates an excess Of
heterogeneous plant food, and proper
tionate deficiency OF mineral fertility.
All kinds of seeds require mineral
manures to make them produce the
largest crop. Glover 10 no exception
10 this rule. Applications Of phosphate
of lime and potash will give the clover
the material to produce seed. The
clover plant has the rover Of using
nitrogen In the air In the soil, and II
the farmer gives 1t the mineral manure
II needs IL will do the rest.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
Box for Marketing Produce.

Many farmer goes to market carry
ing fruit, butter. eggs and n number Of
other articles. A convenient package
for his use Is shown herewith. The
box hns bail for carrying purposes.
One side, instead of the top, Is hinged
disclosing shelves when opened. Fruit,
butter, eggs and other small articles
can be placed Oh these shelves, and
reached instantly without disturbing
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
Homemade Earth scraper.

A good substitute for the expensive
earth scrapers on the market may be
made as illustrated. The material
should be hard wood. and the edge in
front covered with sheet iron, after
which an old piece of crcsscut saw may
be fastened beneath the edge and turn
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

NEWS OF THE. WEEK C0NclsELy
u CONDENSED.

Alleged Pension Check Forger Run
TO Earth = Muskegon Man Badly
Hurt by a Foolish Trick : Exact
Figures of Cyclone Loss.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
Traininu a Young Cow.

Last fall purchased fine Guernsey
heifer for $40 that had become spoiled
in milking, says contributor to the
Country Gentleman. When she fresh
ened she stood well until she found
the hired man was afraid Of her. when
she tkfcked 90 terribly that we we're
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
aM>9f7vy H5y T- sfyts
INTERFERING ANDINsTRuCTfvE
LESSON. y 100 80

Reflections Of an Rievating Character
-Wholesome Food for Thought
Studying the scriptural Lesson In
teliigentIy and Probably.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

Getting his work In q country doctor
acting AZ undertaken. sbbaiN 81
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
Byron G. stout.

Ex-COngressman Byron u. Stout, prom
inent in Pontiac banking circles and a
Democrat with more than a State repu-
tation, died Saturday morning, after an
illness of several months. Mr.. Stout was
born In Richmond, N. Y, in 1920. He
came to Michigan with his parents in
1881. At the age of 90 he graduated from
the literary department Of the Michigan
University. Three years later he was
elected to the State Legislature, and re-
elected in 1856, when he was chosen
speaker. In 1861 he held seat in the
State Senate and was chosen president
pro TEN. Against his earnest protest, one
year later he received the nomination Of
the "union" party of that year for Gov
ernor, but was defeated by Austin Blair.
In 1868 and 1870 he was nominated by
the Democrats for Congress, but his COM
petitor, Old. Conger, was successful by
lbs and $50 votes In the respective can
vases. In 1883 Mr.. Stout was the can
didate Of the union party for the United
States Senate against Thomas w. Ferry
and received 80 votes, against 81 for all
others. This contest terminated ON the
Sd Of March in the election Of Thomas W..
Palmer. In 1880 he was elected to the
Fifty-second Congress by majority Of
683. Since his defeat for Congress, four
years ago, Mr.. Stout devoted himself to
the farm and banking business, until
about three months ago, when he resigned
the presidency of the Oakland County
Savings Bank, of which he was one of the
founders.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
A Fodder Rack.

When the pasture begins to get shor
the stock must have extra feed, and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
GOWNS AND GOWNING
Brief Chances at Eancies: Feminine,
Frivolous, Mayhap, and Yet offered
In the Hope that the Readins Pros--
Restfui to, wearied Woans Ind. !


Nev York OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES llL..sl. aaLaf
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
The Dock Weed.


On meadow land the narrow dock 10
one Of the worst of weeds. 1t Is so tena.
cious Of life that even after 1t Is pulled
up and partly dried 1t will grow again
when wet by rains and allowed to
touch the damp soil. 1t Is very com
monty allowed to seed, and the plant
being cut with the grass goes into the
hay, and the seeds are thus distributed
in the manure pile. 1t Is In this way
that the plant is distributed In local.
ties where none was known before,
The seeds are very tenacious OF vital
ity as they will undergo heating In a
manure pile, and then grow quite "a
well as before being subjected to this
ordeal, which will kill most other seeds.
The dock roots can be pulled up
while the ground Is soft in the spring,
or from recent heavy rains any time
during the summer. But do not leave
them on the fences, thinking that they
will thus dry out so as to be incapable
of growing again.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02


Postoffice Inspector j. j. Larmour, Of
Battle Greek, has arrested Charles r..
Reed. of BeuIah, at Sistcrsville, w. Va,
after four years chase. Reed Is charg-
ed with embezzling pension letters and
cashing the checks, including one check
for 81, 300, addressed to Charles w. VAST
colt. Reed will be brought back to Michi-
gan In 1891 Reed was notified Of his
removal, and the appointment OF another
person was sent through his office. The
appointment disappeared. Several months
later registered letter again notifying
the party of his appointment, was sent.
The registered letter was indorsed as re-
ceived in the handwriting Of Reed. as was
also letter signed In the name OF the ap-
pointee, declining the appointment Sus-
picion centered on Reed. But he fed be-
fore the authorities could arrest him.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
Peas for Fatseninr Pigs.

Corn Is not the best food for young
hogs, yet as 1t is more generally grown
than any other, and Is the cheapest
grain feed, 1t Is the staple ration. A
diet Of peas Is much better for making
growth. AS the pegs can be sown
broadcast, they need no cultivating,
and the crop may even be harvested
by turning the pigs In and letting them
eat what they will. We know farmer
who every year grows three to five
acres of field peas. He gets the seed
from Canada to avoid the pea bug, but
In localities where few peas have been
grown the pea bug has so far disap-
peared for lack of Its favorite food
that the pea can be grown for several
years without any trouble from this
source. Our farmer usually gets % to
30 bushels per acre, and says the peas
cost less per bushel than the same
amount Of corn. He has the peas
ground with oats and corn. and keeps
some Of this mixture to feed his pigs
the following summer, when a little
grain feed does much more good than
II will in cold weather.-American Cul-
tivator.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-01-04
Ieaf from the Past.

From Mr.. Frank H. Willet, Frizellburg we
have received a copy of the DemOcrdt-Extra,
of October 2, 1874, containing the unofficial
result of the election held in this county, as
follows: For Governor, Carroll received
1870 votes, and Pratt, 1881; Jacob Powder,
for State Senator, 1858 votes, and William
Roberts, 1868; for House of Delegates the
Democratic candidates, Messrs. Warner. 1853,
Crabb, 1923, Brown, 172S, and Grove 1857;
the Wing candidates, Messrs. Thomson, 1895,
Raymond, 1915, Ebaugh, 1901, and Rogers
1890. The same gentleman also sent II copy
of the General Ticket voted for in 1856, with
the vote opposite each name, in lead pencil,
though nearly obliterated by handling. Here
is the ticket, which our older citizens will re-
member how they fought and struggled over,
even coping the doubtful ones
GENERAL TICKET.
For Comptroller of the Treasury-Wm. II.
Pulnell, Walter W. W. Bowie.
For Lottery Commissioner-Daniel II. Nc
Phail, George Gale.
For Congress-James B. Ricaud, Jacob
Shower.
For the Senate-Francis T. Davis, Elijah
F. Crout.
For Judges ofthe Orphans Court-Michael
Sullivan, Thomas s. Brown, Heratio Price,
John C. Price, Upton Scott, Jacob Wickert.
For State 8 Attorney-Charies W. Webster,
Daniel l.. Hoover.
For Sheriff-Joseph Shaeffer, John B.
Summers.
For County Commissioners Male
horn, Benjamin Shank, Jacob H. Christ,
Bennett Spurrier, John White, Hanson T.
Webb.
For School Commissioner Francis Shri
yer, Joseph Armacost, Jacob B. Earhart,
William Houck, William Fisher, John Jones.
For Surveyer-James Kelly.
At that time Justices of the Peace, Consta-
bles and Road Supervisors were also elected
in each district.
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Westminster Fire Department.

The Westminster Fire Department met in
regular session on Wednesday night. Just
seventeen years previous, on Wednesday
night, January /, 1879. twenty citizens
met at the Sentinel office and organized the
Westminster Fire Department. Ofthe twenty
seven there were present on Wednesday night
C. V. Wantz, E. j. Lawyer, d. S. Gehr, F.
K Herr, j. C. Mobley, W. H. Shaeffer, o.
D. Gilbert, John H. Mitten and VIM. B.
Thomas OF the absent ones only three are
living, John T. Anders, John c. Cassell and
g, W. Frizell.
The box in the orner-stone Of the building
erected in 1879 was opened and contents
examined. Almost all the articles were dam
aged or destroyed by dampness and rust The
copies OF the ADVOCATE and Sentinel, both of
date March 20, 1879, were the best preserved
articles, but they were eaten through with
rust at all the folds. The autograph album
had almost fallen to pieces. The recognized
names in it were those of Maj. B. W. Bennett,
ID. N. Henning, John l.. Reifsnider, Henry
Vanderford, Chas. B. Roberts and DR.. j.
Howell Billingslea. The cards of E. j. Law
yer, DIR. W. II. Rippard, Charles V. Wantz
and Denton s. Gehr were in the album.
After the meeting the members adjourned
to the hospitable home of o. ID. Gilbert,
where delightful evening was spent
The annual meeting of the Department takes
place on Wednesday night January 10th, ct
St Johns Hall, after which the members and
invited guests will enjoy the annual supper at
the Montour House.
The building committee have given out con-
tracts for brick, lumber, &C., all to home peo-
pie. In order to ornament the front, bricks
will be sold at ten cents each. 1t is proposed
to enlist the children in the matter, and every
child can have his name placed in the corner
stone as well as being published in the town
papers by the payment of ten cents, Lists
are at the three drug stores. The new build
ing will be pushed along as rapidly as the
weather will permit.
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Nav Advertisements

Grand Exhibition of Art Needle Work at
The Model Emporium of Theo. Derr 4 Son,
Westminster, Nd. First page.
Great Clearing Sale of Cloaks-M. Sehnee-
berger's Trade Palace, 80 east Main street,
Westminster, Nd.
Administrator of Mortgagee's Sale of
Valuable Real Estate-Augustus Haines, Ad-
ministrator.
Trustees Sale Of Valuable Real Estate
Charles T. Reifsnider and James A. c. Bond,
Trustees.
New York Bargain House Specials-T. W..
Mather, A west Main street, Westminster,
Public Sale of Small Farm-David e
Stem, Executor
Application for Liquor License-Beni. F.
Grouse, Clerk.
Public Sale of Desirable Farm-Levi F.
Devilbiss.
Auctioneering-John W. Reaver, Gran
berry, Nd.
Miller Bros. Popular Stores, Westminster,
Nd.
Railroad Election-R. NJ. Writ, Secretary.
Dividend No. 159-J. w. Herring. Chashier.
Temperance and Prohibition Meetings.
Legal Notices.
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orphans Court,

Monday, December 3Oth.-The last will
and testament of David Fowble, deceased,
admitted TO probate and letters testamentary
granted to Ann Lucretia Fowble aud John C.
Parker.
The last will and testament of Alexander
Fowble, deceased, admitted to probate and
letters testamentary granted to Frank p.
Roop.
Michael H. Hooper and d. Meredith Reese,
administrators d. b. n. C. t. a. of Michael
Bartholow, deceased, settled first and final
account.
David E. Stem, executor of John W. Wilt,
deceased, received orders to sell real estate
Philip H.. L. Myers, executor of Jacob
Mikesell, deceased, received orders to sell
goods and chattels and real estate
The last will and testament of Mary A
Snider, deceased, admitted to probate.
Tuesday, December 3lst-Daniel II Lynn.
executor of Mary A. Rooms, deceased, re-
turned list of sales of goods and chattels.
Daniel H. Lynn, administrator W. a. of
Conrad Rooms, deceased, returned list of sales
of goods and chattels.
Ann Lucretia Fowble and John G. Parker,
executors of David Fowble, deceased, re-
turned inventory of goods and chattels and
received order to notify creditors.
The last will and testament of Barbara
Newcomer, deceased, admitted to probate
Letters testamentary ON the estate of Mary
A. Snider, deceased, were granted to John
7. Snyder.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Samuel Wantz, deceased, were granted to
Howard T. Wantz
Letters of administration on the estate of
Valentine C. Wentz, deceased were granted
to John V. Wentz and Albert L. Wentz
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Boys Meeting at Carroll Hall this saturday. morn
ing at O'Clock.
St. Johns Church. Rev Father Cassidy, Pastor
Sunday-Low Mass at 7.l5 and High Mass at 10 a.
m; Vespers at $50 p. m. During the week.-Mrs. at
Z a. m.
Methodist Protestant Church.-Sunday School at
9.15 a. m. Preaching Ut 1880 a. m. and $50 p. m.
Y.P.s S. G. E. at6.9Op m Prayer meeting "Wednesday
at $50 p. IN. A. ID. Melvin, Pastor
Centenary NJ. E. Church.-sunday School at 9l5
a. IN. Preaching at 1870 e. m. and 730 p. m. Junior
League at 200 p m. Epworth League at 6.45 p. IN.
Revival services Sunday night and each night dur
Joel Brown. Pastor
ST. Paul's Reformed Church.-Sunday School at
els a m. Divine service at 1880 a. m and 200 IN
Calvin s. Slagle, Pastor
Carroll Charge Reformed Church.-Benamin's
Church-sunday School at l.S0 p. m. Divine ser
vice at 23O p. m. St. Matthew'S Cnurch-Sunday
School at Ga. IN. Divine service at 10 a. m: Jeru-
salem Church-Holy Communion Sunday, January
u at 10 a. M Preparatory service Saturday, Janu-
airy IL. II. ]. Macalister Pastor.
Rev. G. W. Seilhamer will preach in Uniontown
Sabbath morning. Preaching also in the evening.
The annual protracted meeting Will commence in
Frizellburg on Sabbath evening at O'Clock. Min
listers from distance will assist the pastor
Ascension Church-Jan. 5, Second Sunday after
Christmas-First Celebration of Holy Communion
at $50. Second Celebration and Sermon at 1880.
Evensong and Sermon ut 7.30. Daily-HOly Com
munion at 40. Evensong at 3. Friday-Litany
at noon. Monday (Feast of the EPiphanyl-Second
Celebration at 1880 Jesse Higgins Rector
Salem Charge Lutheran Church-St Benjamin's
Church-Bible class at $50 a. m Preaching at 10 q.
M ST. Johns Church-Bihle Class at p. IN. Preach
ing at , p. m. Young Peoples Missionary Society
att p m. s. A. D1ehlp Pastor.
Grace Lutheran Chureh.-Sunday School at a.
m. Preaching at 1890 a. m. and p m. Morning
Subject, "a Seemingly Knotty Question Made
Easy" Evening, 81 Will" y. p. s. C. I, at 6.l5 p.
In. Holy Communion Sunday, January 18th, morn
ingand evening. Preparatory services Friday 10th,
at7aa p. IN. P. H. Miller. Pastor.
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uNIoNTowN DISTRICT.

Christmas day was the scene of very
happy event at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Eckard, of Melville Mills, the occasion
being a Christmas reunion when their chill
dren and grandchildren and few friends
assembled to do honor to the occasion.
The morning was spent in and games and
sport by the children. One of general con-
yersation, ETC., by the older ones the most
interesting features of the day for the
children was the sight witnessed in one of
the rooms, occupied by Chas. Yingling and
wife, where very large and beautiful Christ
mas tree was handsomely trimmed with every
thing to gladden. the hearts of children.
About O'Clock the summons to the dining
room was announced, where they found II
table filed with the Injuries of the season.
The dinner consisted of oysters, stewed and
fried, roast chicken, fruits, vegetables, cakes,
pies, coffee, etc. After dinner the guests en-
joyed the balance of the day in social CONVEX
sation until the hour arrived for departure e,
when all very Reluctantly bid the aged host
and hostess good.b hoping that they might
be permitted to enjoy many more similar occa-
sions as they seemed so delighted to have their
children assemble together under the paternal
roof. Mr.. and Mrs. Eckard were the re-
cipients of many useful and ornamental pres
ents. The guests present were Mr., and Mrs.
Eckard, Elder Lewis Selhy and wife, of
Uniontown; Oliver Hull and wife, Ed. Min
ner and wife, of Baltimore; Mr.. Yingling, Of
York, Pa; Mr.. Sheets, of Frizellburg; Isaiah
Copenhaver, Calvin Myerly and family, John
Duvall and wife, George Hartman and family,
Daniel Fiscel and wife, Edward Eckard and
family, Charles Yingling and family, Newton
Eckard and family, Harry Myers and family,
Misses Daisy Copenhaver, Belle Wilson, Allie
Babylon, Arthur Copenhaver, Harry Copen.
haver, Ellsworth Copenhayer and wife, and
Miss Maud Yingling of Woodberry.