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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-02-24
WEST VIRGINIA NORTHERN
MoRNiNG rRAINs.

M. Leaves Nin9wod II ~ o 30 \ m. aud ar
Fieas at ruLnelton AZ : 40, connecting with No.
wst. aud NJ L. east. Returning. leaves un
ns.tpn At y 80 o'clock and arrives at Klngwood
p3la. IN.
AFTERNOON TRAINS.
NJ. 5 lie lveS KinEwpbl at p. and Hr
riv at run ,sltOn az ~ connecting with No 40
All No. ~ east, fast train AMI aCcOmmod ,tion
bo h. anil M. a. west. Keturni~g. leaves Tun-
ne. ton about 10 u'clOok, arriving at Kingwood
atbp Trains daily except sunday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-02-24

Lightning Hot Drops
What . Funny Namof
Nery True. but u Kills Az Palm
Sold Evsryv~hers. Every Day
Without Relief, There 10 No PAY
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
Near-Bv Towns.
HOWELL AND VICINITY.

Mr. and Mrs. Austin Johnson. of
Freehold, were the guests of relatives
in this vicinity one day last week
JAS. Emmons, we regret to say, is
gradually sinking.
Easter exercises will be held in the
Baptist church Sunday evening.
Mrs. Sarah Bodemer, of Jamesburg,
spent few days last week with rela-
tives here.
After attending the baptismal SER
vices at the Baptist church on Sun
day evening, a company of young
gentlemen, ESQ called, )of West Farms,
evidently took the wrong road, as
they were opposite j. EInmons, when
much surprised, they found out their
mistake.
Walter Conine. formerly clerk in
Mrs. A. Conine's store, has secured q
lucrative position at Englishtown.
Mrs. Herman Khidt and sister, Miss
Lizzie Pfaffman, of Brooklyn, will
spend Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Par
ent Estell.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
CREAM RIDGE AND VICINITY.

Rev. w. l.. Roberts, who has been
absent for few weeks, has returned
to his charge.
David G. Estel will manage r. t.
Woodward's farm the coming year
Thos. J. Chamberlin, hustling
merchant, was visiting at Irnlaystown
on Monday.
Miss Lizzie Malsbury, of Red Valley,
who has been at the Coward House
for a few days, has returned home.
A Domino Club has been organized
here and is well attended by the lead
ing players.
Geo. w. Shaffer, who has fine
loft of homing pigeons, is getting in
shape to carry the belt for the 700
mile fly which he once lost, but is posi-
tive that Yankee Doodle can do it.
VIM. III. Meirs was the loser of a
very fine driving horse last week.
The animal was valued at $3.50.
Chas. Schenck is improving his
property by fresh coat of paint.
Miss b lanche Chamberlin was at
Imlaystown on Saturday, as the
guest of Mrs. Lucy Inlay
Mrs Betsie Coward, who resides
with her son, Forman Coward, will in
period of three months, see her
ninety-eighth birthday She enjoys
good health, and is as lively as many
of half her age.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
Commissioners of Deeds.

The Legislature appointed the fol
lowing Commissioners of Deeds for
Monmouth County,
Matawan- John F. Lisk and Chas.
A. Geran,9 the last named in place of
al. T. Bissell, deceased.
Raritan- Rufus Ogden, w. w. Ram
say.
Marlboro James H. Baird, Henry
VanMater.
Holmdel-John W. Hance.
Middletown--Frank A. Voorhees,.
Manaplan- Charles Ct. Stout, David
T.. Applegate.
Shrewsbury Theodore F. White,
Thomas Davis, Jr., and Robert D..
Chandler.
Eatontown- Charles D. Corlies, J..
E. Corlies.
Eugene Britton.
Long Branch-E. S. Green, Joseph
NJ. Emmanuel Arthur Sussman.
Asbury Park-Joseph r. Hoffman,
G. E. King, Jr. Joseph E. Workman.
Neptune City-Robert G. Love.
Belmar. Charles McDermott.
Wall Archibald A. Tilton, Hal
Allaire.
Upper Freehold-George FL. Ven
derbeek, Charles Cafferty.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
Deaths.

AT Bradley Beach, on Saturday,
March goth, Lucy. daughter OF Lizzie
and Frank Case aged months.
At Fair Haven, on Saturday, March
goth, Francis e. Elliott, aged 10 years.
At Freehold, on Monday March %,
warren, infant son of J. Wesley
Hampton
At Asbury Park. on Friday, March
gath, Mrs. Janet Metsgar, Of Keyport,
aged 30 years.
AT Sea Bright, on Sunday, March
27th, John H. Rhodes of Red Bank,
aged AZ years and 10 months.
AT Keyport, on Sunday, March 26,
Richard q. Taylor, aged n years.
Near Keyport, on Sunday, March
26th, George, infant son of John viii
liams.
At Asbury Park, Monday, March
29th. Irene, infant daughter of J.
Hatfield Youmans.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

Allen Hyers, after serving a term
at the Rider Business College, has re-
turned home for the season.
G. Hendrickson has lost his colt,
recently victim of lock jaw.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Wilson visited Mr..
and Mrs Chas. Abrams on Sunday
Road Supervisor Hunsinger is put
ting things in better condition.
Thomas G. West, a farmer near
New Sharon, was the victim of an ac-
cident on Friday last. While prepar-
ing harrow for some work, the tooth
harrow fell upon him, inficting Sc
we're wound upon his knee.
VIM. Bryant was in town on Satur-
day night last.
Rev. A. NJ Lake and wife are at
tending the M. E. Conference at Cam
den His charge is eager to hear Of
his return for the coming term.
c. Hendrickson visited friends on
Front street Sunday last.
Miss Louisa Hunsinger visited e.
A. Clayton, at Red Valley, Sunday.
The mail man, having purchased a
handsome surrey, is now prepared to
respond as coacher tofall emergencies.
c.. w. Hunsinger has improved his
residence by the erection of new
front yard fence, which of its kind is
entirely out of sight.
John Dey, of Red Valley, visited
friends at Hightstown on Sunday.
The Inflated attraction engine still
remains in its formal position, after
a =, otforny,f of rornoval hv nanoor a.
Sons.
Edward A Hyers and wife, of Red
Valley, were at Trenton on Friday.
Miss May Buckalew visited friends
at Hightstown on Monday.
Oliver Buckalew, who is employed
in Freehold, after being home for a
few weeks, returned to his work on
Monday
The town was alive with movers on
and about the first, but are now
quietly settled.
1t is said that young man from
Red Valley will endeavor to render
all service possible in connection
with the erection of new grist mill.
The Athletic Association which
was organized last Fall, have pur-
chased a new set of boxing gloves,
which will be used as batteries for
the Junior members. Steve, the
secretary and treasurer has secured
funds. which, with permit from
President A. J. Ely and Superintend-
ent Appleby of the Club house, will
allow them to proceed to action,
which will take place on Saturday
evening.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
Surprise Dance Near Hightstown

A large surprise party was given at
the residence of Mr.. Humphrey Rog-
efs, on Friday evening last, under
the managership of Mr.. F. G. Quick
sill, who made the occasion enjoyable.
About sixty guests appreciated the
Hunsinger orchestra, which rendered
numerous selections suitable for
dance, which was the principal
pleasure of the evening. Following
were those present: Mr.. and Mrs.
Morgan Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Cooley, T.. p. Miller and family, f. +.
Wetherill and family. G. Polhemus, J.
b. Barcalow and family, Miller Dey
aud wife, Thos. M. Field and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris, Mr. and Mrs.
George Harrison, Mr. and Mrs e. ii.
Mount, Win. Wikoff and family, Miss
Anderson, G. w. Hunsinger and fam
lily, Mrs. E. Abrams, Misses Maggie
and Julia INLAY. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Quicksill, Miss Ralph, Frank Grover,
j. Applegate. At 2 o'clock this Or
ganization. with best wishes TO the
host and hostess, dispersed for a quiet
siumber, and to dream of the compli'
nentary surprise.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
Miscellaneous.

Miss Hammond, of Manalapan, has
been the guest of Miss Eioise Reed, OF
Cranburv
Over 81, 100 has been contributed by
the Cranbury Presbyterian church
for beneovlent objects.
Stephen D. Ely is making improve
ments to the Cranbury mill property
and intends erecting grist mill.
Mrs. Annie Clark, daughter of Mr..
Squire, of Jersey City, was married
Wednesday, March 30rd. 1898, to
David C. Bovine, of Cranbury.
Wm. w. Gravatt. of Ely, is erecting
a building to be used as a Post-Office
as he expects to disappointed Post
master at Ely within few days.
Joseph Chambers is building black
smith shop next to his store at Clarks-
burg.
John S. Hodson, the wheel wright,
of Clarksburg, has gone to Trenton
hospital and his family has moved
away.
CLAYTON Fowler's little daughter is
i'll with pneumonia at Clarksburg.
In Milestone township Joseph Dey
has moved to Holmes Pullen's tenant
farm. Geo. Gravatt has moved to
Monmouth Beach and John Cook oc-
cupies the farm vacatedby him.
Ebert Goddard is now on the VIM.
Parker farm. John DAILY has moved
to the farm vacated by Richard Still
well. who has moved to the shore.
Charles Hornor, it is said is trying
organize militia company at Clarks-
burg.
Miss Laura Childs. of Clarksburg
is a patient in St Francis Hospital,
Trenton.
The Pond Tool Works, of Plaintield,
has received an emergency order from
the Government for the construction
of eight disappearing gun carriages,
70 be made as quickly as possible.
The contract price is 100000.
Edward Hauxhurst, years old was
PLAYING on the bridge across the Sus-
auehanna Railroad cut in Paterson,
Tuesday afternoon, when he fell off,
striking on his head on the end of
a railroad tie. His skull was fractured
and he died in few minutes.
Lizzie Miller, an old German woman
who lives in cabin at Salem, near
the railroad extension, has fallen heir
to four thousand marks by the death
of relatives in Germany.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
IMIAYsTowN AND VICINITY.


John Messler, of Allentown, is d
frequent visitor in town.
Mr.. Albert Nelson, of Allentown, is
making extensive alterations and i'm
provements at his warehouse at I'm
laystown Station. He employs ten
skilled manufacturers
Howard Buckelew, having succeed
ed in securing stock and machinery is
by degrees conveying them to his
farm near Imlays Hill.
Harry VanCleaf, of Long Branch.
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. Abrams.
E. A. Heyers and wife were in AL
lentown ON Monday.
The noted cyclist. who has returned
from Texas, carries an expression
which describes his troubles as a re-
suit from mislocation of his bike.
The Traction engine belonging to
T. T. Danser & Co., which was dis
abled some weeks ago by a defective
boiler, is being repaired by machin-
ist and have hopes of firing up in a
few days The traction proves quite
an attraction for horses.
Freight agent Abrams on Saturday
last made shipment which was a
slight imitation of Noah's Ark.
Forman Hendrickson visited friends
at Red Valley on Monday evening.
Mr.. Hendrickson is managing his
mothers farm and reports that thus
far has secured all general utensils
with but one exception.
c.. Il. Abrams, our ticket agent,
was in Philadelphia visiting relatives
q a
main office of the Western Union
TELEGRAPH company. of which he is
manager here. Mr.. Abrams being a
star operator had no trouble in trans
lating the dots and dashes which
came at very rapid rate.
Harrison Dillon, the progressive
horseman, has arrived at the con-
clusion that he has the fastest PAGER
in this locality, which he recently
purchased of Nicholas McNan Mr.
Dillon made his deal on Saturday and
after acknowledging that he had the
best was pursuaded TO make test Oh
the following date which was success
fully performed and witnessed Dy the
billions who were in glory over the
occasion Nearly every one OF MS
neighbors were present to- see the
wind-splitters work, which was nas-
tered by the owner.
The klondike gathering, which was
postponed from Tuesday evening TO
Wednesday evening, on account OF
the weather. proved success. Music
and recitations were the evenings
festivities, in connection with the
abundant supply OF refreshments
The net proceeds were ABOUT Fic.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

Charles Jameson moved to George
Soffe's house on Thursday. Lewis
Soffel moved to the George Gulick
farm and Benjamin Matthews, who
was on the Gulick farm, moved to
John Lawrence's house.
Louis Matthews spent part of the
week with Gilbert Magee of Marl-
boro.
John VanMater is ill with pneu-
monia.
j. F. Beckman is building a new
poultry house.
VIM. W. Taylor is having slate roof
put on his house.
W. O'Brien is stopping at John
Stapleton's.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
Births.
Births.
Asbury Park. on Thurs,
J oath. Mrs. Daniel Arrants,

At Asbury Park. on Thursday
March oath. Mrs. Daniel Arrants, Of d
son.
At Red Bank. Oh Wednesday,
March Both Mrs. William Collins, OF a
daughter.
At West Long Branch, on Tuesday,
March 29th, Mrs. Albert Poole, of a
son.
At Shrewsbury, on Sunday, March
27th. Mrs. John p. Richdhle, of a
daughter
At Red Bank, on Saturday, March
26th Mrs AzarIah Shomo, Of SON
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
Marriages..

At Tennent, N. j.. by Rev. Frank
r. Synmes, April 3, 1898. Augustus
Clayton and Miss Gussie c. Van
Mater.
At Norristown, Pa. on Wednesday.
March both, by Rev. Thomas b. Bee
Der, Miss Anna Croft to l. w. Hart OF
Red Bank
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
Try Aliens Foot Ease.

A powderto be shaken into the shoe
At this season your feet feel swollen
and hot. and get tired easily. If You
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cools the feet
makes walking easy. Cures and pre-
vents swollen and sweating feet. blis-
ters and caIlous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try it to-day.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores
for csc. Trial package Free, Address
Aliens s. Olmsted, LIE Roy. N. Y.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
4 Free 4Tap Of Alaska.

Corrected to date, showing location
of Gold Field and actual mining scenes
besides containing latest mining laws,
routes of travel, and other valuable
information, will be mailed free on
application to.
H. Cross 421 Broadway, New York.
T. P. Vaille, 6O1 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

Lit has just been ascertained that the
death of eleven-year-old Othelia Wer-
neke. OF Newark, was due TO boy
catching her foot in the loop Of a
rope and throwing her The little
girl struck her head ON the pavement
and spinal meningitis set in. resulting
in her death.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
Rueklen,s Arnica saIxe.

The Best Salve in the world 70,
cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Sail
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and al
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Pills, or no pay required 1t is guar
anteeG to give perfect satisfaction. oi
money refunded. Price 25 cents pei
box. For Sale by A. Walkers.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

Carl Astor, the Jersey City relative
of John Jacob Astor, said Tuesday
that his kinsman voluntarily promised
to set aside SIC, 900 for Carrs children.
and to give Carl employment all his
life at 800 q month. While John
Jacob Astor was in Honduras. a few
weeks ago, Carl lost his place as fire
man in John jacob Astor's building in
Front and Pine street. He is to have
Il better place on April 1st, and has
moved from fat to q cottage.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

In a few remarks at meeting of
Good will Council Junior Order of
American Mechanics of New Bruins
wick, on Monday night, Captain JOS
Kay, commander of Company D.
Third Regiment n. g. N. j., criticised
President Mckinley in strong Ian
guage. Captain Kay was taken to
task by Rev. J. VIM. Lee and H. A.
Kibbe, Past National Councillor, and
there was lively interchange of
words. Sharp personalities were in
dulged in, so that the meeting had to
be terminated abruptly.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

A large roe sturgeon, weighing 300
pounds, and making half keg of
caviar, was caught by Charles Day, of
Pennsville on Tuesday.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

Robert f. Adams will shortly open
the Essex mill. in Paterson, for the
manufacture of cotton goods The
mills closed almost two years ago,
when Mr.. Adams father failed. About
200 hands will be employed.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

A plausible tramp went the rounds
of the saloons in Gloucester, Tuesday,
and gathered in many shekels from
the charitable on the story that he
was survivor of the illfated Maine.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
Dr.. Bulls
Use DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, N~nn,S~
the quickest and most efec- ~OuSEt
tive remedy for throat or
lung troubles. asthma and SVrlIF1.
incipient consumption. csc.

meeting of Company F, Seventh
Regiment, n. &. n j.. at Mt Holly,
on Monday evening, nine men were
enlisted, and the sixty members of the
company signified their readiness TO
respond to call TO arms
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

nON'T Forget that The INQUIRER
J once is the place to buy law blanks En-
trance through Post Office.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

HAIR CUT 1Oc. Guaranteed none
H better made. Oonovers Barber Shop
South st.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

Burglars broke into the house of
George ]. Smith. in Nutley, Tuesday
morning and carried away silverware
and bric-a-brae. The watch dog was
found dead on the kitchen floor. He
had been poisoned.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

CHEAPEST Fertilizer known TO
U ] szrn,ers oyster shell lime at four dollars
per.ton. Fer sale by G. L. Shepherd, Freehold
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
Give tine Children a Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, appe-
tizing, nourishing food drink to take
the place of Office. Sold by all gro
GERS and lik ed by all who have used
it because when properly prepared it
tastes like the finest coffee but is free
from all its injurious properties.
Grain o aids digestion and strengthens
the nerves. 1t is not a stimulant but
health builder, and children, as well
as adults can drink it with great ben
fit. Costs about 1 as much as coffee.
Is and 25c.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

n OF in good location near center OF
IL town for sale cheap. Address, Bsx b. Free
hold.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

TSOR SALE CHEAP. Fire truck
Ia fully equipped. Inquire OF chas. L. Snep-
herd, Freehold, N. y. ieo' ho i''t
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

AW BLANKS Complete Assert
1 4 ment Of Law Blanks just received at this
once.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

G. H. Higgins is Linden's new
postmaster.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

TANTED. BY women, each with
w an infant or Young child, situations in the
country general housework plain cooking, etcl
small wages expected. Apply State Charities Aid
Association, l05 East Twenty.second street, ne"
York City.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

NOAL Tar for Sale at the Freehold
4 j Gss works. aug. 18th, If.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

EOR SALE Max Boo farm neal
n Tennent. s. @. Cowart. ~.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

HHOICE SEED OATS. AT our
~ store IN Freehold and Mill at Milhurst G.
n SNYDER l. Son. Mar 10, st.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

EOR RENT.-Handsom house on
IL Hudson street. formerly occupied by A. A.
Zimmerman; modern improvements. Choice
Location. 3. G. Cowart. Mar 10, st.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07
M relIa11enms.
R NEW STORE IN PERRINE'S

~ W. HENDRlCKSON 10 still in
We the ice business where he has been many
Years, rt 1dy to serve his friends an6 customers.
Finest ice In Monmouth County.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

nELAWARE Shad, very fine. Try
~ them. James Murphy.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-04-07

GEED POTATOES Northern Roch-
~ eater Rose Seed, at our store in Freehold
and MIL at Milhurst. G. II. Snyder h Son. st..
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
New Fast Train East Bound Via
Grand Trunk RY. System.

Commencing May Is the G.. f. Ry.
added another fast vestibule solid train
to their service from Chicago and De-
troit via Port Huron for Toronto, Mon
treal, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, New York
and Philadelphia.
This new train will leave Port Huron
every afternoon at 2 o'clock, reaching
Toronto, Niagara Falls and Buffalo,
early the same evening and Montreal,
New York and Philadelphia the fol-
lowing morning. The equipment of
this fine train will be large, high back
seated coach and Pullman sleeper
through to New York VIA g. T. and
Lehigh Valley systems; day coach
parlor car for Toronto, Pullman Sleep
er for Montreal; also complete dining
car service, serving all meals on Amer
lean and European plan as desired by
patrons. This train will fill a long felt
want by Michigan people, as it offers
the best possible service and reaches
eastern cities hours ahead Of all COM
petitors. See time tables for fuller
particulars or address any Grand
Trunk agent who will give complete
information concerning this and other
elegant trains east and west bound. AZ
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
Millions Given AWAY.

It is certainly gratifying to The pub
lie to know of one concern in the land
who are not afraid to be generous to the
needy and suffering. The proprietors
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Coughs and Colds, have
given over ten million trial bottles of
this great medicine; and have the salts
faction of knowing it has absolutely
cured thousands Of hopeless cases. As
thma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all
diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs
are surely cured by it. Call on Grant
Holden, Druggist, and get a trial bottle
free. Regular size soc. and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed, or price refunded.
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
DROBATE ORDER.

State of Michigan, County of St Clair, IS.
At "a session of the Probate Court for said
County of st. Clair, held at the Probate Office,
in the City of Port Huron, on the 10th day of
May. in the year one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-eight.
Present, Honorable Frank T. Wolcott, Judge
of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Thomas II.
Martin, deceased. stephen Lambkln and Harvey
Tappan having filed their annual account as
administrators of the estate of said deceased.
It is ordered that Monday, the 10th day of
June, 1885, at ten O'Clock i'm the forenoon, at said
aud it is further ordered. that n copy of this
order be published three successive weeks pre-
viOuS to said day of hearing in The Yale EXPOSE
tor, newspaper printed and circulating in said
County of St. Clair. FRANK +. WOLCOTT,
"a true cOpy0 IL Judge of Probate.
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
Seventh District Volunteers

A company of infantry called the
Seventh District Volunteers was organ
lied at Port Huron May 20, 1898. Off.
GERS were elected and form of obi
CATION submitted by committee. The
enrolment included 40 members be-
| fore the first meeting was held, MEM
| bers being present from several towns
III the vicinity. 1t is the intention TO
make this volunteer company one that
will have representation all over the
district. There are several towns III
the Thumb of Michigan that would
| like to furnish men, yet will not prob
ably go to the extent of raising a full
quota for company. Wilbur j.
Beach, of Lexington, was elected Pres
ident and John A. Maurer, of Port
Huron, secretary. The following OFF,
GERS were then chosen:
Captain-C. S. Rawles, of Port Huron.
First Lieutenant-F. &. BuZZell, of
| Romeo.
Second Lieutenant-W. j. Beach, of
Lexington.
The followingis the form of the obi.
cation:
We, the undersigned, known and
| styled as the Seventh District Nolun-
teers of the State of Michigan, hereby
pledge ourselves and tender our SER
vices, as a military company with a
full complement of officers and men,
to the State of Michigan and the Unit
ed States, to be ready when called up.
on to defend our country and our flag
1t was moved and carried that each
man undergo n thorough and rigid
physical examination before enroll.
ment, either by a competent physician
in his own locality or by DR.. Ii. r.
Mills, of Port Huron, an old army sur.
geon. BY so doing the expense and
sacrifice of time will be greatly lessen
ed to each member in case the COM
pany is called.
The purpose of the company is to
make it representative of the entire
Seventh Congressional District, and
one of the best volunteer organizations
in the state. Those desiring to enroll
from the various towns in the district
can obtain enlistment blanks at this
Office or by writing to John A. Maurer
Box ll12, Port Huron.