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Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08

The Jefferson county delegation in the lower house of the general assembly will press the claims of Col J. J. Altman, of Birmingham, for the important position of speaker. Col. Altman is strong man and peculiarly fitted for the position and if the house chooses him as its presiding officer we are sure he will give satsfac- tiOn
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08

Some years ago, the present tenant of the white house declared in substance, if not in identical words, that the south was, and would ever be, the impregnable citidel and surest refuge of constitu- tional American freedom. Never did the south prove the truth of these utterances more grandly than when she unanimous ly repudiated his vile treasons to democ- racy and freedom, and spurned the trait or as we'll
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08

Already the national banks are in full chorus for the retirement of the green backs and sherman notes by bond issues; the bonds to be used as the basis of 8 currency of invisible gold. subsidiary sil- yer, and national bank notes, the volume of 1t to be contracted or enlarged at the option of shylocks and stock gamblers.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08

proposes to tag its label on the Mckinley administration without unnecessary de- lay It is preparing to wine and dine the Major and his running mate, Hobart, at Delmonico's the latter part of the pres ent month.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08
The democratic party has Survived, and

The democratic party has survived, and time and again triumphed after greater defeats than it sustained on Tuesday. It is stronger after Its recent reverse than it has been at any time before after defeat, because it has clearly defined policy before it, and great leader, who has inspired the respect, confidence and admiration of the world to press great and just cause to triumphant victory.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08

The boltocrats, deserters from the dem- ocratic party, are already making claims for recognition at the pie counter under the Mckinley administration. Still they insist that they are the saviors of the party and want to reorganize it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08

Those people about whom we heard re- gently who though intending to vote for Bryan but were holding their cotton un- til Mckinley was elected in order to get a better price for it, can bring their sta pie on to market, the price is going on down gracefully but steadily.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08

To say that William Jennings Bryan will be the logical candidate of the dem ocratic party in 1900 would be inaccurate. H~ss already it's leader and candidate.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08
ANNOUNCE

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce A. c. Lowrey as a candidate for the office of Mayor of the city of Birmingham. subject to the will of the people at the gen. eral election, first Tuesday in December.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08

As preventive of the grip Hoods Sar- saparilla has grown in great favor Try it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08

will have to answer to men who were assured in the campaign that the repul1- lican party would remedy all existing evils by a change in the tariff law. They will have to appeal for indorsement to men who were assured that the republi- can party meant what it said when 1t denounced the present administration for issuing interest bearing bonds In time of peace. They are a power and will be felt. If MT. Mckinley succeeds in sat- isfying them all and at the same time re- storing prosperity he will prove himself to be a. great man.
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 The Mckinley administra ton will be beset and badgered by the contentious of conflicting and greedy interests. All ready several lines of policy have been marked out for it by its various proprie- tors. The free traders protest against any tinkering with the tariff; the tariff barons demand a tariff code of protective schedules for revenue and protection flor the benefit of the business interests of the country" The money gamblers and bond grabbers say there must be no monkeying with the finances of the coun- try, because the money question is al-
 
 against the greenbacks and treasury notes, and demand that they be retired and cancelled, while still others clamor for declaration by congress that all ob- ligations of the government past and present, be redeemed in gold.
 The pathway of the candidate for con- gress of the Republican Aid society in the Ninth congressional district has been unique-indeed it might be termed zig zag. First, as a member of the demo- cratic executive committee, in person or by proxy, he united in calling the con- vention that nominated Underwood, the successful democratic candidate. He next appears asking nomination for con gross in this district from nondescript gathering at Seals hall, and on getting it, he made 8 speech of acceptance after the usual style. In the canvass that fol- lowed, we have not heard of his manifest ing himself anywhere at all Since the election, no tidings have come to tell us where he is att" and from the ballots cast, one might very reasonably conclude that very few if any, either know or care. s-..s.a
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08
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The times., 1896-02-14
Vernon.

Mrs. James Sadler and little daughter,
of Linden, are visiting at A. t. Scranton's
this week-The little folks gave Master
Percy Clark very pleasant surprise party
on Saturday evening---Frank McLaugh-
lin and Hudson Smith visited at Ypsilanti
the first of the week.-Mrs.. A. G. Holmes
enjoyed visit from her mother and brother
last week--Wyat Barlow is again suffer-
ing with rheumatism--D. ID. Martin and
wife spent Sunday at Capac--Chas. Gar
rison, of Pennsylvania, is expected here
this week on visit-Wm. Clemons and
wife, of Durand, were in town Sunday
The Misses Maggie Yerkes and Grace Clark
attended Piano recital at the home of 9.
w. Gale, in Owosso on Friday evening"
There will be lecture in the Baptist
church here on Friday evening. Subject,
"Alaska"--Mrs. Vine Scranton is enjoy
ing visit with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Fee
ley, of st. Louis--Master Wayne Nc
Laughlin is on the sick list-Wilbur
Nichols has secured good position In a
store in Detroit--Mrs. Francis Hunter is
again quite sick-John Martin and wife,
of Caledonia, visited at G. Clark's on San-
day--W. Barlow was in Owosso Monday
Mrs. E. Withey, who has been visiting
at Flushing. has returned--Mrs. Lester
Parish is very sick--George Golf was at
Oakley the first of the week.-Mrs.. Frank
Goss is visiting in York State--About
fifty persons were present at the w. G. Il.
u. tea, given at II. De Harts on Saturday
afternoon--Miss f. Augusta Martin, of
Corunna, visited Miss Maggie Yerkes in
this place on Tuesday--Mrs. j. Wallace
leaves here for her home in oklahoma,
Thursday.
The times., 1896-02-14
Byron.

Mrs. Sarah Mulkns leaves in few days
for New York ttate, where she will spend
some time with her brother-Miss Mabel
Redmond is able to be down town again.
Lieutenant Mary Wolverton was called
from the Crusade Band by the illness of her
mother. She was quite a favOrite with the
people and they are much disappointed at
her leaving e Reimann has purchased
new set of tools and is ready to start a
new meat market in the Gulick building.
Parties from Gaines also open market in
the building vacated by Remann 81 John
son--The w. G. II. u. and other ladies
interested in temperance, furnished dinner
and tea election day.. A part of the pro-
ceeds go for the local option campaign ex-
penses Mrs. l.. s. LulZ has been suffer
ing from la grippe, but is able to sit up
again--The Epworth League has been
obliged to. give up its meeting while the
Crusaders are here. The crowds coming
early TO the church interrupted them
Miss HoysingtOn, who has been visiting
here some time has gone to visit her sister
at Ovid,
The times., 1896-02-14
Burton.

Joseph Purvis attended the state dairy
mans association in Lansing, Wednesday of
last week-Sidney Williams spent part
of last week in Corunna with his sister,
Mrs. w. II. Mumby-Mrs. p. H.Wilkin
spent a part of last week visiting relatives
and friends in Ovid-Thrty-ei were
present at the aid society held at e. w.
Mason's Tuesday. 1t is needless to say
that all enjoyed themselves-The cottage
prayer meeting Tuesday evening was held
at Ii. Scott's-W. IL. Cummings, Of Mon
trese, and Mrs. Gould, Of Corunna, We're
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. Cum
mings, Sunday-Miss Edna Wilkin Sun
dayed in Ovid-Mrs. Emogene King, of
Kalamazoo, was the guest of her uncle Phil.
Rogers last week-Gerhald Carver and
Miss Nellie Cramer attended the meeting in
the First M. e. church. Owosso, Sunday
evening, and were delighted with Prof.
Hamilton King, of Olivet, who addressed
the masses In the interest Of local option
-Stell Russell, of st. Johns, spent Sum
day with his uncle, w. 9. Stiff, and family
Miss L. Grace Williams was the guest
of Mrs. A. K. Cadz, Friday of last week
Mrs. d. b. Greene celebrated her sixtieth
birthday, Friday of last week. In honor OF
the occasion she entertained her brother, g.
G. Rogers, and family, of this place, and
Miss Mary Greene, Of Rochester, Oakland
county, to tea-Miss Sarah McWilliam:
left Thursday to visit friends In Brant
Brady aud Chesaning-Mrs. Henry
Schroeder spent Thursday in Perrs will
her brother, who is very sick. Miss Jessie
Pale accompanied her-Mrs. r. Ocker
man spent part of the week with ne
daughter Mrs. ID. Banghart--Gerhai'
Carver returned to his home in Battle Creek
Monday, after an extended visit with rela
tives in this place-Mr. and Mrs. Geo
Mckenzie were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Hiram AFFORD, of Owosso, Wednesday.
The times., 1896-02-14
Y. M. c. A. Notes.

The lecture by Prof. French at the Con-
gregational church this evening will begin
at s o'clock sharp.
The Y. M. G. A. mems meeting next Sun
day afternoon will be held in the opera
house at 4 o'clock. DR.. Beardsley will give
a practical talk to men and boys on the
subject of personal Purity"
The Y. M. G. A. has arranged for SER
les of five illustrated lectures on Practical
Physiology and Laws of Health by b. +.
Beardsley, of Hartford, Con. The first one
will be given at s p. m, tomorrow evening
in Salisbury's opera house. These lectures
have been given in large towns, and have
drawn large audiences and given thorough
satisfaction, in every instance. DR.. Boards
ley comes with unquestionable recommends
tiOns as public speaker. He is thoroughly
versed In physiology and the laws of health,
and in his happy method of handling the
subject is intensely interesting. The price
for single lecture is 25 cents, or rs cents
for the series.
The members of the Y. M. G. A. last fall
divided into two groups, the Reds and the
Greens, for membership contest which
resulted i'm total of 1876 new members, of
which the Reds secured S5 and the Greens
so. According to the agreement made at
! the beginning of the contest the losers
served the winners at banquet held in the
Association rooms Tuesday evening at seven
o'clock. The victorious Reds returned the
compliment by serving the vanquished
Greens. The rooms were decorated with a
wide border of green bunting overlaid with
red bunting draped in graceful crescents
and the tables were ornamented with ban
quet lamps and flowers. The menu was
highly appreciated, 10 contestants being
present to partake of it. Music under the
direction of Will Holmes added to the even.
ing's enjoyment.
The gymnasium OF the Y. M. G. A.,
which has been closed for some time fol-
repairs, was opened Wednesday evening
with drills and instruction by A. G. Studer,
physical director of the Detroit Y. M. @. A.
| lhO uiho WOiO PAOSOuOu W q Soou iCSeuiCi
in which Mr.. Studer gave resume of gym
nastic work from earliest times. He said
men should not only be in good health but
should have robust health, the key to which
is exercise. Exercise in order to be of any
avail should be regular, systematic and per
sistent The exercise should be sufficient
to cause perspiration, and be followed by {
bath and rubbing down. John Hughes
who has recently spent five weeks in Detroi
under Mr.. Studer's instruction, will hav,
charge of the work for the season, which
will probably end May 1.
Glasses will be formed as follows: Mon
day and Friday evenings for those 1S year
or under; Tuesday and Friday for those L
years or over; Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday class for students will meet at Al
p. M; Wednesday evening will be given I
those needing special instruction. Mr.
, Studer cautioned the members against pal
) allel.bar and horizontal-bar work until the
had toned up the whole system with drill
! and free work. His talk aroused consider
able enthusiasm.
The times., 1896-02-14
Sad Drowning at Corunna.

Freddie, the five-year-old son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. VanSckle was drowned by slip
ping through hole in the shore ice below
the mill dam in Corunna, Monday. He had
gone there alone to play taking shovel
with him. 1t is thought that he tried to
break off a cake of ice and use it as raft
as some of the other boys have been fool
hardy enough to do, and in some way slipped
in. Under the direction of Chas. Ii. Rob
bins, of the Owosso Gas Light Co., thor
ough search was organized but up to the
present writing the body has not been dis
covered. The whole community sympa-
thizes with the parents in their unfortunate
affllctiOn.
The times., 1896-02-14
Henderson.

Miss Jennie Pitts has returned TO Vernon
Mrs. Emma GrOut and daughter have
been visiting relatives in this place during
the past Week.-Mrs. Jennie Reed, of New
Haven is spending few days with friends
in Henderson-Mrs. Walter Harrison
who sprained her ankle couple of weeks
ago is not recovering very rapidly-Rush
outdid herself Monday, giving larger vote
than at thet las general election--Pros-
Good sleighing will mean new activity in
all lines of business.
The times., 1896-02-14

II. q. Wright, OF Cleveland, Ohio, for
seven years member of the Labadie-ROw
ell company will arrive the 18th to assume
the stage mar agement of that attraction.
This company, with which our citizens are
so familiar will make short spring tour,
opening on the 18th in a fine production Of
the old Spanish comedy, Don Cesar de
BaZan.
Rev. Spayd's theme at the church of
Christ next Sunday morning will be the
PROMISES to the Overcomers. At the
evening meeting his subject will be, THE
Bible and Modern Spiritualism." In the in
vestigation, special attention will be given
to the question, as to who takes possession
of the mediums? Whether it be indeed,
spirits of deceased friends or satan. Spirit
uallsts are especially invited to attend, and
to hear for while, the other side of the
question:.
The times., 1896-02-14
New L.othrop.

John Heart, Sr, dropped dead Jan. 3Oth,
while walking in his yard. Cause, heart
disease, by which he had been troubled
lately. The funeral was held at the M. E..
church Sunday and the remains inferred in
the cemetery that was a part of his farm
q. II. Smith closed twenty days sue
cessful singing convention here Wednesday
evening, Feb. 5th, with grand concert,
scholars from Brent Creek and Montrose as
sisting
The times., 1896-02-14

Goes into the best homes
in Shiawassee county and its
contents are carefully read by
an intelligent class of readers.
The use of its advertising COL
umns convinces advertisers of
this fact.
The times., 1896-02-14
A Pleasant Dancing Party.

A pretty young peoples party was given
last Friday evening in the commodous resi-
dence of w. K. Tlllotson, 625 Adams st
by Miss Laura Dewarr, who received the
guests very cordially, being assisted by the
Misses Edith Walters, Vera Haskell and
Anna Todd. Convenient dressing rooms
and room arranged for playing games
were on the second floor, while the gay
young people enjoyed themselves by dane
ing to excellent music by Messrs. Wesener
and Steinfeldt. The rooms were nicely
decorated with evergreens and roses.
The refreshments were dainty and were
served by the Misses Abbie TillotsOn, Gail
Smith, Mary Henderson and Mrs. E. w.
Woodward, who materially assisted the
young people to have good time. With
such young people Owosso will never lack
for agreeable society.
The times., 1896-02-14

Anyone who suffers from that terrible
plague, Itching Piles. will appreciate the
immediate relief and permanent cure that
comes through the use of Doan's Ointment.
IL never fails.
The times., 1896-02-14

Any tendency to premature badness may
be promptly checked by the use of Ayers
Hair Vigor. Don't delay till the scalp Is
bare and the hair-roots destroyed. IL you
would realize the best results, begin at once
with this Invaluable preparation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-07
THE rIMEs.s pnEnIcAMENT.

The Times is vainly attempting 10 show
how. having turned its guns upon the
Democratic party in the recent heated
contest. and having given its support to
the Republicans in their work OF mar
shallng their colored cohorts for the fray,
il was and is consistently Democratic.
Its explanations do not explain. Having
fought side by side with the Republicans
for three long months. as the smoke
OF battle is clearing away. 1t presumes
to take its stand with the Democratic
party, and complacently expresses the
hope that "the party has the opportunity
10 redeem itself" Shades Of the late VIII
liam Malone (who was better Democrat
than Ben HID defend us!
But the Times goes further. 1t not only
holds out to us encouragement, and the
hope OF. forgiveness for our dread trans
grcssions. in contendlng for white SUI
premacy. our civilization, and the rights
of the state under the Constitution, but
IL proceeds 70 offer counsel. 1.-THE party"
Il says, "must abandon free silver and
Populism, and must give its consent and
its cordial support to an election law
which will give to every iegally-qualified
voter the right to cast a free ballot and
to have II honestly counted"
To call this unmitigated gall, while it
would be strictly within the bounds of
truth, might be considered unparlamen-
tary. now that the battle is over, so we
will be content to say the Illness Is
an assurance that surpasses our compre-
hension. We would mildly suggest, since
the Democratic party of Virginia has
succeeded in weathering the recent storm,
Notwithstanding the Times was doing all
in it's power to drag it down, that pos
sibly the Democratic party can dispense
with the Times and its patronizing sug-
gestions and unsolicited advice.
The Times finds itself in an awkward
position. Having been the ally Of an
ancient enemy in a political war, when
the fight is over, it is victor without VIC
tory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-07

those who profess 10 teach political NOR
atty. Public continent mas oeeh
shocked by their brazen malpractiees'
but this republic il too young, too FRESH
and to manly 10 endorse deliberately the
debauchery Of the suffrage.
The combined inonopolies OF the County
were opposed TO US. and there was not
hireling tongue or pen or vote mat WIS
not enlisted against Bryan.
Every autocrat and every plutocrat IN
Europe IS to-day rejoicing ovsr NcNin-
ley's victory, and well they may, Tor IL
was an European and not IA American
victory.
McKinleyisn viii dlsappoint ifs vota-
ries. 1t cannot manufacture prosperity
out OF higher taxes and less money, anu
its promise TO promote International BIZ
metaliism is predestined TO failure. All
OF its pledges will prove Dead-Sea fruit,
and when their fallacy Is exposed De-
mocracy VIII rise again triumphant.
The Democracy Of Virginia Is beyond.
praise. 1t stood the shock OF battle I'M
awed by menace and uncorrupted by
vanity. We have no reason TO be cast
down. Our principles live, our party Is
vital In every part, and II abides its time
with undaunted faith and courage.
JOHN W. DANIEL.
The State also prints letters on the
same line from Congressman Jones and
Otey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-07

arc content. II there's 20 be another
fight. we wish TO be counted In.
There are some influential business
nen in the organization over which Mr..
Glasgow presides. and Il is this orgeni-
cation which sounds the new note OF
war and urges its rartisans TO 80 on
organizing and terrifying for next years
work. n that be their purpose, the bust
ncss-men, the workingmen, and the
farmers. who supported Bryan and Lamb
I'm the late election. can do nothing less
than take notice OF the threat OF their
opponents. SO we must keep up our
Democratic clubs. and add to their num-
Der and TO their membership. In other
words, and as a matter Of course. we
accept the gage OF battle. and cannot
be too thankful that we have had early
notice OF it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-07

which was nearly square mile IN eyfs-.
and put up houses. Eight or nine Fam.
lies are now included in the settera-.
and more are TO Join II, only AxaIr-,
q favorable opportunity to build.
The place has no name other tt.-
Bethayres, which IL takes from fs e...
proximity 10 that old town. II r. tor
ever, entirely distinct from Behayrs
proper. Every house within rs b0rlar
Is large and handsomely finished. r.I.
and out. There are improvements IN tt
new and well-regulated little settlen.,.
Of which a municipality would be- proeI
The houses are built along two boarl
full boulevards, one Of which is ur.s
fourths Of a milo long and the o,hr
somewhat shorter. The driveWays %
hard crushed stone, are hankcd on each
side by n strip OF sod. with young shlh
trees planted at regular intervals. Out
side Of these green borders are the st..
walks. The larger OF the houlevarls bag
half n dozen rounded turns in COS course
and the other IS laid out with "a proper
Tomato number. The eject g. novel anil
pleasing. and reminds tho visitor of o.
well-keot park.
A complete system OF underground sar.
ers drains the village. and an elec,.c.
light plant furnishes illumination f1r 4
the inhabitants Water is distr.bct 4
under good pressure from a huge tas
the pumping being done by "a winI-rM
Many other conveniencos contribute Do
tho common comfort.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-07
Hygiene.

(St. James Gazette)
/ cannot eat but little meat,
BY microbes IL is spoiled,
And sure l think j cannot drink,
Save water that is boiled;
And I'll endure low temperature,
Since by the doctors told
That TO live long and keep us strong
IT'S better TO be cold.
So let bacteria scourge and scare,
With ailments manifold,
To do US good well eat no food,
And keep our bodies cold.
l love no roast except dry toast,
And that at stated terms,
And little bread | eat, in dread
OF pathogenic germs;
or milk no whit / take, lest II
Zymotic Ills enfold.
And fevers breed; yet most l heed
To keep my body cold.
A keen east wind never mind,
And fifty Fahrenheit
Is the degree that best suits me,
BY day and exc by night.
Thus wise L strive to keep alive,
And haply TO grow old.
With beef uncarved. athirst and starve'
And persisted with the cold.
SO let bacteria scourge and scare,
With ailments manifold,
To do US good we'll eat no food,
And keep our bodies cold.