Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-17

hereafter.
Regular communication of Gray
ling Lodge, No. 356, 4. & AM, this
Thursday evening, the 18th, at the
usual hour.
The G. A. R ami w. r. G. will
give a Chicken Pie-Supper and Social
at their hall next Thursday evening.
Everybody invited.
Mr.. Skingley of Beaver Greek tp.,
was In town yesterday and reports
thst the frost slightly damaged his
corn and potatoes.
j. M. Francis, of this township.
was in the village yesterday and re-
ports some frost but not enough to
damage growing crops.
Circular Letter addressed to the
w. r. c. of Michigan by the Depart
ment Commander of the G. "A. r.
will be given next week.
H. Feldhauser, Of this township.
was in the village, Tuesday, and
said they would commence threshing
in his neighbOrhood to-day.
1t is reported that there is a piece
of crossway, east of Andrew Loves,
that is in bad shape, which a few
loads of dirt would make passable.
For SALE--A two-story house, con-
tanning six rooms, kitchen and cellar.
Price $500. 90 cash, IL bought at once.
Julius X. Merz. jul27-
DR.. Il. M. Roffce left for his home,
Clyde, N. Y, last Thursday, after a
pleasant visit of four weeks, during
which time he captured many trout
j. w. Sorenson is agent for the sale
of the best Sewing Machines in the
market. Machines guaranteed. Call
and examine machines, and get
prices.
Miss Kathryn Bates, deputy post
mistress, has severed her connection
with the office, and has gone to
Howard City. The AVALANCHE fol-
lows her.
H. Joseph has rented the building
belonging to DIR. Woodworth, and
will move into it next Tuescay. The
upper story will be occupied by him
as a residence.
The ground around the shade trees
in the Court House yard should be
spaded up as the roots of the trees
need air. The grass Is retarCing
their growth.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the Pres
Eyterian Church will meet with Mrs.
O. Palmer, tomorrow (Friday) after
noon. Lunch will be served. A gen
eral invitation extended.
Orders for parts Of all kinds, and
for al kinds of Sewing Machines will
have special attention at j. w. SOr-
cnson's. He also keeps good assort-
ment Of Machine Needles.
Henry Bates combines farming with
lum bering. He has a few acres OF
potatoes at his camp that would
make an irishman turn green with
envy.
A we'll attended and very interest
Ing meeting of Christian Endeavor
was led Sunday evening by Mr.. John
Clark. The topic for next Sunday
is 1.-THE Leaven and the Meal"
Circuit Court is in session this
week at Gaylord, Otsego county.
There are % cases on the calendar,
10 of which are criminal. Crime in
creases as fast as their prosperity, il
cot faster.
The roof of the warehouse OF Sal
ling, Hanson & Co.. caught fire yes
terday, from a passing locomotive.
1t did but little damage as 1t was
soon eytingu>hed by the "are lad
dies" and citizens.
Get free sample copy of The
Michigan Farmer at our Office. The
greatest farm, stock and home jonr-
nal of the country, and we will have
it sent to you every week until Jan.
lst, for only Is cents.
We congratulate Miss Althea Nc
Intyre on being selected from large
number OF applicants for position
in the Roscommon schools, and con-
graduate the citizens of our sister
village on securing Ter services.
Crawford Hive No. 600 will hold
their regular Review at w. II. c.
hall, Friday evening, Aug. 18th.
All the members are requested to be
present, as there Is business of i'm
portance to come before the meeting.
The w. II. c., OF West Branch re.
luuests information as to the name