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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-20

The Santa Fe Route is selling excur-
sion tickets to Nashville, Tenn, and
return, account the exposition.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
ELECTION NOTICE.
State of Michigan---Office Of the
Secretary of State.

LANSING, January 80, 1897:
To the Sheriff of the County of Craw-
ford;
SIR:--You are hereby notified that
Mt the General Election to be held In
this State, on the trst Monday Of
April next, the following officers are
to be elected, viz:
A Justice of the Supreme Court In
place of Charles ID. Long, whose term
of office expires December 81, 1897,
also two Regents of the University
of Michigan, 10 place of Levi L. Bar
bour and William J. Cocker, whose
terms of Office expire Dec. 81, 1897.
In testimony whereof, l have here
unto set my hand and az
fixed the Great Seal Of the
r.. 81 State OF Michigan, at Lam
sing, the day and year nret
above written.
WASHINGTON GARDNER
Feb. 4, '97. SECRETARY OF STATE
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Golden Wedding.

The Hftieth anniversary OF the
marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Met
calf, of Center Plains, was happily
celebrated at their home, on Tuesday
afternoon and evening, March 10th,
by a goodly number of friends and
neighbors and friends. A number
of relatives and children were pres
emit, although the storm of the pre-
vlous days made the roads almost i'm
passible and very unpleasant.
The afternoon was spent in social
converse, and talking over incidents
of the past years, as experienced by
those present.
At about 4 o'clock the bridegroom
and bride renewed their marriage
vows, and plighted their faith to
each OF Their. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. G. w. West, of Gen.
ter Plains. The ceremony being over
all availed themselves OF the priv
ilege OF kissing the bride. Then
came the cry: supper, and all gath
cred around the table, which was
loaded with all the good things Oflife
and which seemed just suited to
to the taste of each one present.
Some time was spent in listening
TO the rehearsal by the bride, about
the wedding dinner of flfty years
ago.
After supper dish of social con
versation was served, and a hearty
shak ing of hands, wishing the bride
and groom all kinds of good luck, ant
a pleasan: journey through life.
The evening was improved by TIT
young people in social way, ant
tripping the light fantastic until thu
wee hours of the morning, when al
things assumed their natural course
All returned home feeling they hat
an enjoyable time. X
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25

Fine Spriug weather.
Plenty OF mud aud water.
The mill dam At the grist mill 10
Luzerne is gone out, and grinding
will be suspended Tor i've or six
week, to make the necessary re-
pairs.
J. Funch, formerly OF Pere Cheney.
who has been In the Southern part
OF the state all winter, has been the
guest of his relatives In this neigh
borhood for the past week. He is
preparing to return to Southern
Michigan, where he will join his
wife, and where they intend to make
their future home.
John Hartman, of Ball township,
has commenced Spring work by haul
ing fertilizer on his land In Oscoda
county.
David Ryckman, of Grove, has 20
cords of wood cut and hauled for
summer use. He is now ready to
commence farming as soon as the
ground is in at condition.
There will be a quarterly meeting
at the Hartman school house, Dist.
No. z. of Grove. Elder B. Graf Of
floating. Services, March 9th, at
7. 80 p. M, and Sunday, March 2sth,
at 1890 a. M, and 100 p. m. All
are cordially invited to attend. x
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
GREAT BARGAINS! I!
Ar THE
WEST BRANCH
GREEN HOUSE.
Now Ready for Immediate Effect

Geraniums at to % cents each.
Fuchsias at same price. Ivy Gerani-
ums at 10 to 25 cents each. Hardy
plants at the following prices: Hy-
drangia Grandiflora, Is c, year old
so cents; Clematis Paniculata grows
20 feet in a season. very hardy. 10 cts
each. Any other plants at catalogue
prices.
Will have ready from May 18th to
June 18th, all kinds of Vegetable
Plants at 10 to Is cents per doz., or
% cents per box. Also bedding
plants for flowers or foliage, at the
following pr ces per dozen: Gerani-
ums, rs to 50 cents; Pansies, 10 to %;
Fever Ferns, 10: Colens, 25; VERDE
mas, 25: Golden Feather, Is.
Seeds or plants sent by mail; write
us what you want.
LOTTIE WILLOBEE, Florist,
West Branch, Michigan.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Free Pills.

Send your address to III. Il. Buck
len & Co., Chicago, and get free
sample box Of Dr. Kings New Life
pills. A trial will convince you OF
their merits. These pills are easy In
action and are particularly effective
in the cure Of Consumption and Sick
Headache. For Malaria and Liver
troubles they have been proved inval-
liable. They are guaranteed to be
perfectly free from every deleterious
substance and to be purely vegetable.
They do not weaken by their action,
but by giving tone to stomach and
bowels greatly invigorate the system.
Regular size Csc per box. Sold by l..
Fournier, druggist. 4
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Public Notice.

STATE OF OHIGAN. SO
County Of Crawford
AT A SESSION Of the Probate Court for said
county held at the Probate Office in the village
OF Gray ling. on the first day OF March, in the
year one thousand eight hundred and ninety
Present, Hon. John J. Coventry.
Judge or Probate.
In the matter Of the estate OF Margrethe
Nicholson.
On reading and filing the petition, duly veri-
fed OF Frank Nicholson. a son OF said deceased.
praying that Nels Nicholson. or some other suit
able person, may he appointed administrator OF
the estate Of said Margrethe Nicholson, de-
ceased.
ThEREuPoS 1T II ORDERED, that Monday the
nth day of April next ut ten o'clock inthe fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing OF said peti
tion and that the heirs at-Iaw of said deceased,
and all other persons inte rested In said estate,
are required to appear at a session OF said Court
then TO be holden In the Probate Office, In the
village of 0rayling aud show cause. IL any there
be. why the prayer of the petitioner should not
be granted:
And II is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested In said
estate, of the pendcncy of said petition, and the
hearing thereof, by sing q copy OF this vrdei
TO be published In the Crawford Avalanche, 9
newspaper printed and circulated In said
county, three successive weeks previous to said
[SEALl JOHN ]. COVENTRY.
mar4-97 JUDeE OF PRoBATK.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Grayling TIP. Republican Caucus

-
The caucus of the Republican vot-
ers OF Grayling TIP. at the Town hall
on Monday evening, the 22d., was
called to order by the chairman Of
the township committee. On mo-
ton r.. Hanson was elected tempo
rary chairman and M. A. Bates tenn
porary secretary. On motion the
caucus adjourned to the Court House
where 1t reassenbled and was called
TO order by the chairman. On mo-
tion of c. T. Jerome, the temporary
officers were mace permanent. On mo-
tion the chair appointed VIM. Wood
field, Sr.. G. L. jerome and Geo. Dy-
er. to act as tellers. Justice Wood
burn administered the oath Of office.
On motion the caucus then proceed.
ed to ballot for township officers and
the following are the nominations:
For Supervisor, John Staley
Clerk, John G. Hanson
Treasurer, John X. Hanson
Highway Conn.,, j. Z. Mcknight
I. p, full term, w. WOODBURY.
j. p. vacancy, r ID. Connine
Board of Review, A. L. Pond
Sch. Inspector, G. T. Jerome
Constables, Hugh Oaks, A. Ras-
musson, Ben Kraus and Peter Ras-
musson.
On motion M. A. Rates, q T. Je
rome and Geo. s. Dyer were elected
township committee, for the ensu
ling year.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
The true Remedy.

WIN. Repine, Editor Tiskilva, ILL.,,
"Chief" says: I'VE won't keep house
without DR.. Kings Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds. Ex-
perimented with many others, but
never got the true remedy, until we
used DR.. Kings New Discovery. No
other remedy can take its place In
our home, As In 1t we have certain
and sure cure for Coughs, Colds,
Whooping Cough Sc" 1t Is idle to
experiment with other remedies, even
IL they are urged oni you as just as
good as DR.. Kings New Discovery.
They are not ne good, because this
remedy has a record of cures, and be-
sides is guaranteed. 1t never falls
to satisfy. Trial bottles free at L.
Fournier's Drug Store.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Public Notice.

SEALED PROPOSALS for the care Of
Hese Houses, Hydrants, etc, will be
received by the Township Clerk OF
the Township of Grayling, up to
April 10th, 1897. Conditions Of con-
tract same as those of past two years.
Copy of contract may be seen at the
Clerks Office. The Township Board
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids
Dated at Grayling the 10Th day of
March, 1897.
BY order of the Township Board.
WIN. G. MARSH,
Township Clerk.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Public Notice.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, SIS.
AT SESSION of the Probate Court for said
County. held at the Probate Office In the village
of Grayling. on the first day Of March. in the
year one thousand eight hundred and ninety
seven,
Present. Hon. John J. Coventry,
In the matter of the estate OF Helen May
Barker. q minor.
On reading and filing the petition, duly veri-
fed of @. b. Seymour, guardian of said minor
praying that he may be authorized, empow cred
and licensed to sell at private sale certain real
estate described in said petition to pay expen
ses and charges. or invest the proceeds thereof.
THEREupoN 1T Is oRDERED, that Monday, the 9Th
day of April next ut ten o'clock in the forenoon.
be assigned for the hearing o: said petition, and
that the heirs atlaw Of said deceased. and all
other persons interested IN said estate, are re
quired to appear at session of said Court then
to be holden in the Probate Office In the village
OF Grayling. and show cause. If any there be.
why the prayer Of the petitioner should not be
granted,
And It Is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interes ted In said
estate, Of the pendency at said petition, aud the
hearing thereof. by causing a copy OF this order
newspaper printed and circulated in said county
three su ccessive weeks previous to said day Of
hearing
SEAL JOHN J. COVENTRY,
mar4-97 JUDoE OF Prostate.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Good N ews.

No other medicine In the world
was ever given such test OF its cur
alive qualities as OttO's Cure. Thou
sands OF bottles OF this great German
remedy are distributed FREE OF
CHARGE by druggists in this country
to those afflicted with Consumption,
Asthma, Group, severe Coughs, Pneu-
monia and all Throat and Lung Dis
eases, giving the people proof that
Otto's Cure will cure them, and that
1t is the grandest triumph OF medical
science. For sale only by l.. -Four
nier Samples free. Large bottles
30 cents and 20 cents. /
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Demo.Pop Silver Ticket.

The following Is the ticket nomin-
ated by the above patty in Grayling
township:
For Supervisor James X. Wright.
Cerk-Nelson Persons.
90 Trcasurer-A. Taylor.
H'y. Com. ii. Rasmussen.
J. =. full term)-A. J. Rose.
J. p. (vacancy)-D. Mckay.
Rid. OF Review. +. Hum.
Sch. Insp.-Flora M. Marvin.
Vacancy: John Nolan.
/" COnstables-W. Wheeler, G.
Hemmingson, S. Ostrander,
and Peter Jensen.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Bucklin,s Arnlca SaIve.

THE BEST SALvE In the world for
Cuts, Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter Chapped
lands, Chilblai MS, Corns and all
Skin Eru ptio ms, a nd ositively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t Is
guaranteed to give perfect sati STAG
ton, or money refunded. Price rs
cents per box. For sale by L. Four
n:er, DIR ug yist.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25

1t was learned late yesterday eve
ming that Comrade Hampstead had
reached the 10th milestone in his
journey through life, and In Gel
ebrating that anniversary, as his
recollection of the first might be
dim, several of his comrades, accom-
panied by members Of the w. r. c.,
concluded to surprise him and help
brighten its close. They were hos
pitably received-conversation, char
AIDES, with oranges, fruits. ETC., were
INDUCED In until time for taps to be
sounded, when Rev. Cope, on behalf
OF the G. A. r., presented him with
an emblematic pin as a rcmem-
trance OF the occasion, to which he
feelingly responded. Birthdays are
common, but the occasion warranted
the saying: THAT 1t was well to be
there"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25


Mrs. H. Davenport, OF Frederic.
was In town yesterday.
II. Schneider of, Grove township.
was In town, yesterday.
w. r. Love. of Center Plains, was
In town, yesterday.
Yesterday was the roth. birthday
of Comrade Samuel Hampstead.
d. L. whipple, who formerly lived
In Ball township, has moved to
Grayling.
The entire family of H. Feldhaus-
er, OF Blaine township, are down with
La Grippe.
VIM. G. Marsh has been quite sick
from an attack Of La Grippe, for more
than a week.
J.. j. Coventry, Judge Of Probate,
has gone to Holly, for weeks visit
with friends In that section.
Mrs. Maggie Lunden, of Otsego
County, and two children, are visit
ing with Mrs. q. o. Mccullough.
s. Hampstead is enjoying visit
from his brother James, who with his
wife and daughter came up from their
home In Flint. last week. 1t Is their
nrst visit In Crawling.
A second communication from
Center Plains, descriptive of the
Golden Wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Medcalf, is crowded out for
want of space. Everybody will know
that 1t was a happy time.
@. L. DeWaele says that he Is In
the race this spring for the office OF
Township Clerk. There is no ques
ton of his ability, and II nominated
and elected will make a model OIL
cial.-Ros. News.
An adjourned meeting OF the sub
|scribers to the Masonic Hall and
Opera House building fund. and al
other interested parties, will be helf
at Masonic Hall, this (Thursday) eve
ming, at 100 O'Clock. A full attend
ance Is desired.
We are obliged TO pass letter
from Judge w. c, Johnson. OF Grove
relative to the methods OF keeping
the account between the Count!
Treasurer and Auditor General, To-
want of space. The Judge is en-
tlrely right in the premises, and In
vestigation Is now in progress IL
exactly the iires which he proposes
Congressman r. o. Crump has In
troduced bill appropriating $40, OO'
for the erection OF a are-proof Lane
lOffice building at this place. TIL
bill will probably be supported b
the entire Michigan delegation, as
certainly should be, for the amour
asked, while entirely efficient, woul
be but Il fair insurance of the Walt
able records ia the Office. We sha
hope to see the bill pass during tn
present session.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25

The Lewiston Journal has again
changed hands, and the new propri-
etors are H. H. Fuller, Commissioners
of Schools of Montmorency County,
and r. J. Craig, an old employe Of
the ONCE. MAY they live long and
prosper" Is the wish of the AVA
LANCHE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Sankey's New Sacred Song.

Evangelist Ira ID. Sankey, the
singer and composer. has written a
new sacred song for the April Ladies
Home Journal. He has given 1t the
title of "The Beautiful Hills" aud
considers it superior to his famous
NINETY and Nine. Mr.. Sankey
wrote it with the especial view of Its
appropriateness for outdoor choral
for camp-meetings and other
religious and semi-religlous gather
ings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Announcement!

Mrs. Meadows informs us that she
has engaged a Dressmaker for the
coming season, Mrs, Hyndman, Of
Bay City, formerly OF Hawley's Dry
Goods Store, She will be here about
April 1st. She Is highly recommend
ed, and those desiring dresses for
Easter, had better bring them In as
soon as possible.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Eggs For Sale.

Single Comb Barred Plymouth Rock
81 90 per 13. Rose Combed Silver
Laced Wyandottes, Sl.00 per ID;
Single Comb Black Minorcas, $3.50,
These eggs are from pure bred fowls.
bought of Jas. A. Tucker, Of Concord,
Mich, one of the best pure poultry
breeders In the state, having won
over 200 regular and special prizes ut
the largest shows 10 Michigan this
GEO. CONFER,
Grayling, Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25

The Grand Army Post at Mic,
Oscoda county, has succumbed to
the hard times. All members of that
organization will be heartily wei
coined, IL they should conclude to
join Marvin Post, No 240, Of this
place.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Public Notice,

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
ny the Superintendent OF the Poor,
from the physicians of Crawford
County, until April 10th, 1897, Tor
the treatment Gncluding medicine)
of the County Poor, for the ensuing
year. The RIGHT to reject any or all
bids Is reserved.
p. AEBLI, SEC'Y.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25

Montmorency County must be a
rare field for business. With a pop
ulation of less than 5000 it has three
newspapers, seven or eight doctors,
four lawyers and large number of
would-bees of all professions. AL
pena Pioneer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Have You had the aripP

II you have, you probably need
reliable medicine like Foley's Honey
and Tar to heal your lungs and stop
the racking cough incidental to this
disease.
Beaver Dam, o., Aug. 9th, '95.
My daughter, after being threated
by four doctors, and being given up
for lost, a neighbor recommended
FOley's Kidney Cure. To day she is
able to walk several miles without
fatigue. feel we would have lost
her IL It was not for your medicine.
Respectfully Mrs. j. M. BAILEY.
L. FOURNIER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25

WANTED FAITHFUL MEN OR
women to travel for responsible
house In Michigan. Sal
airy s78) and expenses. Position per-
manent. Reference. Enclose self-ad
dressed stamped envelope. The Ma
tiona::, Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Wood for Sale.

1 wish to dispose Of my entire stock
of wood, at once. 1 will sell and de
liver the same at Is cents per cord,
either Jack Pine or Tamarack. Wood
can be seen In my yard, on Ogemaw
street.
PHILIP j. MOSHER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25

There will be meeting of the
Grayling Free Silver Club at the
Town Hall, on Friday evening, the
Goth, at 8 o'clock. A full. attendance
is desired.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25

Go and hear Mother Goose and
Uncle Sam, at the Presbyterian
Church, tonight, March 25th. Ad-
mission 10 cents.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
To Consumptives.

AS an honest remedy Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages, but truthfully
claims to give comfort and relief in
the very worst cases, and In the early
stages to effect cure. l.. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
Notice of Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT CRAWLING. MfcH.
Feb. 18th 1897.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has flied notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver. at Graylng, Mich on March
the E% Of the SEA. Sec. 4, Town &c, N. r. w.
He names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation or said
land. viz: Henry Feldhaus er, Hugo Schneider.
John Stephau and Henry Stephan, all OF Gray
ling p. o.. Mich.
febls-6w JOS. PATTERSON. REGISTER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
The Golden Secret orLong Life.

Keep the head cool, the feet warm
and the bowels open. Eacon's Celery
King for the Nerves Is vegetable
preparation and acts as a natural
laxative, and is the greatest remedy
ever discovered for the Cure OF Dys.
pepsia, Liver Complaint, and all
Blood, Liver and kidney Diseases.
Call on l.. Fournler, sole agent, and
get trial package free. Large sizes
soc and 25c.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
wv. B. I'll YNN, Dentist
WEST BRANCH. MICH,

WILL make regular trips to Grayling
the 10th of each month, remaining
for three days. Office with Or. ms
ley.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
ssThat Tired Feelinr',

overcomes us when inferior prepare
9ions are recommended by unscru-
pllous dealers as ".'ust az good as
Foley's Honey aud Tar Cough Syrup,
when we know the unequalled merits
Of this great medicine. l.. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25
For Rent or Sale

The Benson dwelling on Cedar street.
Good location for Milliner. For
terms, ect., inquire Of
WI S. HEMPSTEAD.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25

TO RENT-New House, contain
ing five rooms and pantry. En-
auire at this office. j. 9, HANSON.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-25

IUANTED-FAITHFUL MEN OR
\ women to travel for responsible
established house In Michigan. Sal.
airy $3.50 and expenses. Position per-
manent Reference. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. The Ma
tional, Star Insurance Bldg Chicago