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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-12-14

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the
M. e. Church realized S16,65 from
their social and lun.h, last Friday
evening, at the home of Mrs. II.
Trumley.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-12-14

The deer hunting season, which
closed last week, .esulted in total
of IL hunters killed and wouned
in Michigan and the Lake Superior
sections of Wisconsin and Mime
sofa,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-12-14

yXTANTED-several persons for district Of
w flee managers In this state to represent
me In their own and surrounding counties
willing 70 pay. yearly $500. payable weekly.
Desirable employment with unusual oppor-
tunitIes. References exchanged, Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. 8. A. Park,
go Caxton Building, Chicago nov3o-amo
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-12-14
Notice..

Notice.
Parties having young cattle car
dnd a ready market for them by
plying to US. We will pay highes,
market price.
SAILING, HANSON & Co.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-12-14

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Pay your subscription,
h Fraser tonight At opera house.
4 Pop Corn. at s. =. & DO.
lee. 9th. 10 Mr.. and Mrs.
Rolert XIII. ht, a daughter.
e mer l'rumley came home from
Lewiston. nursing cut foot.
Maple Syrup, at s. =. 4 Cos.
Muresco is the hest Wall Finish In
the market. Sold by Cutter s. Co.
Pay your subscription and sub
scribe for the Househ Id.
Try our Bell Coffee. s. q. &
Co.
I Conrad Hou has gone to Huron
county for visit.
Homer G. Benedict, of Beaver
Creek, was Ia town, Saturday.
Mrs. ]. e. Mcknight went to Bay
City, last week, for u visit.
Bell Coffee. 25o per pound, at
Sailing, Hanson & Co.'S.
M. Dyer, of Maple Forest, was In
town Saturday, for winter supplies.
BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs Nels john
son, of Maple Forest, Nov. 9th, a
son.
Edgar Wilkinson, Of Maple Forest,
has bought fine team OF Jas. Gii-
bert.
Nothing as good as Bell Cot
fee. S. n. B Go.
We are always glad to receive
items OF local news. Don't be back
ward about handing them In.
Ross Williams, of Maple Forest,
was called to Bad Axe, last week, by
the serious illness OF his mother.
What you want is Bell Cot
fee. S. Il. & Co.
f. G. Noble, Treasurer of Oscoda
county, was in town, last week. He
is buying cedar on the Au Sable.
Mrs. L. Meadows orders her "Ava-
anche" to No. 51S Garfield Avenue,
Bay City.
Invest 25o in a pound Of Bell
Coffee. S. II. B Go.
For SALE-A book case, bedroom
sets, stoves. chairs, etc. inquire OF
II. A. Carney. sep2S
Subscribe for the Avalanche" and
sThe Household" Only SL25 per
year.
Fancy Groceries Of all kinds.
at S. n. & Co.
Messrs Latter and Fay will give a
Grand Dance at the Town Hall in
Frederic, Christmas night.
I am now prepared to write policies
in a first class insurance company.
JOSEPH PATTERSON.
Candy! Candy! Fancy and
cheap, at S. =. 3 Co.
Mr.. Jens Nicholson fell from barn
loft, last Friday, and was badly
bruised and shaken up. We believe
no bones were broken.
1t was ~Perrys victory" that was
celebrated, and the other one was
not in it," Is this satisfactory K
our correspondent?
Santa Claus makos his head
quarters at Fournier's Drug
Store.
Charles Trumley had the luck Il
loose the end Of little finger, las
Friday, catching it under a pully IL
the mill.
After months of secret invesiiga
ton the government has ascertainet
that the Maine was blown up by 70'
pounds of gun cotton.
Our holiday goods are ope,
for inspection. Come and se
them at Fourniey's Drug Store
Advertised letters-S. E. Duncan
VIM. B. Firest0ne, George. Heath
Dick Krus. J. d. Leahy, Thos. Nc
Donald, Edward Rogers.
Fraser delivered one Of the mos
effective, elegant and beautiful lee
lures ever delivered in this city
Beloit (Wis.) Free Press.
f you can drink other kind
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-12-14
Notice of Commissioners on Claims
STATE OF MICHIGAN, L.
County of Crawford. 80.

PROBATE COURT OF SAID COUNTY.
deceased
rTHE Undersigned having been appointed by
Il the Judge OF Probate of said county Com
missioner rn Claims In the matter OF said
estate OF Asa j. Rose, and six months from
The second day of November A. ID. 1899 having
been allowed by said Judge of Probate TO all
persons holding claims against said estate In
which to present their claims TO us for exam
ination and adjustment
NorlcE Is hereby given, that we win meet on
Saturday. Nov. 4th A. ID. 1899, and on March
5th. A. ID 1900. mt ten o'clock a. IN. of each day
at the office OF the judge OF probate. In the
village OF Grayling. In said county, TO receive
and examine such claims.
dated Grayling. Nov. I'd, A d. 1899.
JOHN LEEcE,
II. ID. CONNINE,
nov. 2-5w Commissioners
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
Sans Souci Parlor.

Last Friday night the officers IF Sans
Souci PaIlor, Native Daughters OF the
Golden West, were installed in Devisadero
Hall in public by Mrs. j. A. Steinbach,
district deputy grand president, assisted
by Mrs. Mary Meyer as past grand presi-
dent, grand marshal, Mrs. Lena B; Mills,
grand treasurer, Miss Lizzie Douglass as
first grand vice-president and Mrs Aigel-
finger as grand secretary. The work was
performed in the district deputy's ex-
cellent style. which inpresses all with the
solemnity of the administration of the
obligation and the delivery of the charges
to the officers. Those who are to have
the control of this parlor near the park
are: Mrs. Annie Mocker, past president
Mrs. Emma Wessling, president; Miss
Millie Kline, first vice-president; Miss
Mamie Brown, second vice-president;, Sa-
rah Oesterman, third yice-president; Miss
Emma Ralph, recording secretary; Miss
Alice Munson, financial secretary; Mrs
Minnie Gunzendorfer, treasurer; Miss
Nellie Clark, inside sentinel, Miss N; Da-
genafs, outside sentinel, and Miss Annie
Miller. organist After the ceremonies
Mrs. Kalloch, past president entertained
with vocal selections, Miss Annie Miller
charmed the audience with instrumental
selections and then there was dancing
and ice cream and cakes.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
NEEDS OF PRECITA VALLEY.
Improvement Club Favors Proposed
Bond Issue.

The weekly meeting of the Precita VAL
ley Improvement Club was held at Gra-
hams Hall on Alabama street Friday
evening. In the absence of the regular
president ]. B. Wizard occupied the chair.
A resolution was adopted indorsing the
Mayors proposition to bond the city pro-
improving the suburbs. where improve
ments are urgently needed
In conformity with the expressed wish
that Improvement clubs state the desired
improvements in their respective localities
the Precita Valley club suggests the
opening and grading of Folsom and Ala
bama streets from Ripley place to Cort-
land avenue; the grading and beautify-
ing of Bernal Park; the extension of Cam
and Shotwell streets from Twenty-sixth
street to Precita avenue; the extension of
Potrero avenue from Twenty-fifth to
Army street; and the extending of Army
street sewer from San Bruno avenue to
the bay.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
THREW CARE TO THE
WINDS AND MADE MERRY
MASKERS REVEL UNTIL THE
WEE SMA' HOURS.
Annual Ball of the Schwaben Verein
Is Most SuccessfuI-Striking
Tableaux and Handsome
Costumes.

Turner Hail. on Turk street, was a
scene or gayety and color last evening
The annual masquerade ball of the San
Francisco Schwaben Verein crowded it's
confines with revelers, who made merry
until the wee sma' hours. There was
hardly q character known to man that
was not depicted. Some were charming,
some ludicrous, others fanciful and many
capricious. Fair maids and gallants trip
ped the fantastic and Cyranoes and
clowns floundered on the slippery floor.
No expense was spared by the society
in making the affair a memorable one.
The interior of the hall was decorated in
pink and white, resplendent with silver
stars, and the costuming and stage set
tings in the tableaux presented were gor-
geous.
Emperor Williams pilgrimage to the
Holy City was the subject of the
tableauX. The first scene depicted the
land of the crescent. AS the curtain arose
the Sultan was seen seated or a throne
by the seashore with his vassals around
him. In the distance was a German man.
of-war. After a guard of honor had
marched across the stage, an excellent
counterfeit preSentment Of the German
Emperor and conSort gracefully Aoated
in in a small boat. A fitting welcome was
given him and the act closed with song
from the participants. The next scene
was the interior of the Sutan's palace.
After the Emperor had been introduced TO
all the pIGoCill llC was
tained with a pretty dance by his brother
rulers maids. The concluding tableauX
depicted Emperor Williams arrival in
Jerusalem Toasts and speeches were de-
IiYered in German and the curtain was
rung down amid the singing of ballad.
The grand march followed and 1t was
pIeasing picture to the large crowd OF
spectators in the gallery. A varl-col.
oTed limelight heightened the effect of
The costumes, and although no prizes
were offered the criticisms were free and
many.
Among the queer sights witnessed was
p half-dozen ladies and gentlemen parad-
ing around the hall attired in their robes
de mutt and holding lighted candles in
their hands They were looking for their
better halves and their search was re-
tarded by the revelers eXtinguishlng their
lights.
rious characters in the tableau:
! Prince Carnival, E. Teichman; Princess,
Miss L. Schultz; Emperor William II, A.
Geisselmann; German Empress. Mrs.
Theirer; Abdul Hamud, G.. Merkle; Os-
man Pasha. II. VeToni; the Sultan's IA
forite wives. Mrs. Annie Wucherer and
Miss Tillie Fauser; Gambrinus, Otto sing.
The Turkish dances were arranged by
Professor Charles Smith and were well
executed. The success of the ball was due
to the efforts of the following members:
Stage manager. Adam Brehm; leader,
Hans Veroni: committee of arrangements
Charles Drescher chairman, Christ
Schulz Charles Weggemann, Jacob Ma
gle and William G. Fleichman; floor man.
ager Theodore Pauler; assistants, G. Ba-
der and Chris Wucherer; refreshment
committee-John OFT, john Pfannkuch
and A. Geisselmann. Music by f. Bor-
no nd
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
Motorman Dies suddenlY.

Morton A. Plumley, a motorman on the
'kentucky-stre electric line, died sud
denly at his room, 1150 Kentucky street
yesterday morning. Plumley had been
III for some days with a severe cold, but
was better yesterday, and intended to
resume his work He was called at 5
o'clock in the morning and several hours
tfaIly dressed and unconscious DR.. Berry
was summoned but Plumley died shortly
after Y o'clock. DR.. Berry notified the
Coroner, and the body was taken to the
Morgue. Dr. Zabala performed an au-
topsy late last night. in the presence of
DIR. Berry, but was unable to discover
the cause of death. The stomach was re-
served for the chemist, and it is believed
that when the contents ara analvZed poi
son will be found. DR.. Zabala is of the
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
AROUND THE
CORRIDORS

J. A. Sayward, with his wife and child.
are guests at the Occidental.
Louis Einstein and family of Fresno
have taken apartments at the Lick.
Dr. Chester Rowell, the prominent ply
sician, of Fresno, is at the Grand
Charles A Wilhelm, the stenographer,
has returned to the city from Nevada.
George H. Cordy, manager of the Pal
ace Hotel at Napa, is registered at the
Russ.
F. B. Westcott of st. Louis and c. M.
Wooster of San Jose are two Of the ar
rivals at the Lick.
H. P. Nye and NJ. Nissen, extensive car
riage manufacturers of San Diego, are
registered at the Grand.
Louis Bernheim, a prominent business
man of Butte, Mont, is at the California,
accompanied by his wife.
W. J. Whitney of Los Angeles and
Charles P. Braslau of San Jose are among
the arrivals at the Palace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blagraye have returned
to the Palace after a prolonged trip to
the southern health and pleasure resorts.
A. M. Bergeoin and wife of Chicago ar
rived here yesterday morning on pleas
ure trip and are guests at the Occidental.
J. Marion Brooks, the well-known poll
tican of Los Angeles, and w. f. George,
q Sacramento attorney, are located at the
Grand.
E. J. Drisko of Boston, who has just
returned from an inspection of mining
properties in the interior of the State, is
at the Occidental.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
NEARING HER CENTURY.
Pleasing Reception to Mrs. Rhoda
C. Luce on Her Ninety-second
Birthday Anniversary.

Last Thursday there was given a de-
lightful reception at the residence of Mrs
Corbett and Captain and Mrs. Moorehouse
on the occasion of the ninety-secOnd ami
vCraary of the birth of Mrs. Rhoda c.
Luce grandmother of Captain Moore
house. Mrs. Luce. who is a very bright
woman, received her friends and imme-
date relatives during the afternoon and
evening, and among the number were
many Of the members of Ivy Chapter of
the order of the Eastern Star, who called
TO congratulate the nonagenarian. Mrs
Luce was the recipient of many pretty
presents and floral offerings.
During the evening Mr.. Wiley, who him
self has passed the eighty-seYenth mile
stone on the road Of life, read an original
ode, composed for the occasion. Then fol-
lowed musical selections by Nine. Waltz,
Miss Searles and a trio Of male voices.
The at-granddaughter and the great
nephew added to the pleasure of the even
ing by vocal selections. More than 200
persons called during the day and evening
TO pay their respects to Mrs. Luce, who
Is a favorite with all who know her.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
STRUCK HIS
VICTIM WITH
A "BLACK JACK"
w. H. Brown BrutaIly
Assaulted.
HIS ASSAILANT IN PRISON
RESULT OF A ROW ON POWELL
STREET.
HIS ASSAILANT IN PRISON
RESULT OF A ROW ON POWELL
STREET.
The Wounded Man Is Suffering
From Conclusion of the Brain
and Is Likely to
Die.

]. NJ. Soldanelh, alias Fingers" we'll
g known race track habitue, was arrested
last evening by Officer AIcGrayn of the
Southern station and charged with bat
= terry. 1t is expected that a more seri-
: Gus charge will be placed against him
to-day.
About a week ago Fingers" as he
is more familiariy known, assaulted w.
n. Brown, an assayer, with black
jack Brown, after returning to his
home at 1l16 Leavenworth street, be-
came seriously i'll and a physician was
sent for. An examination disclosed that
the unfortunate man was suffering
from cOncussion of the brain, the re-
suit Of the blow. Yesterday afternoon
II. w. Jendar, who was with Brown
when he was struck, visited police
headquarters and swore to a complaint
against Fingers" charging him with
battery. Policeman McGrayn, who was
given the warrant to serve, found
Browns assailant at the EmeryVille
race track. He willingly consented to
accompany the officer TO this city.
When formally charged at the City
! Prison Fingers" vigorously denied
that he used a black jack on Brown.
:" He claimed that he was accompanied
" lNO WOMEN On the night VI lile
trouble and as he passed Brown and a
; male companion the former made some
.disparaging remarks about his female
consorts. Becoming exasperated he
struck Brown with his clenched fist,
knocking him down.
Brown, however, tells an entirely diff
ferent story.
He says that he and his friend Jen-
dar were walking along O'Farrell street
and when near Powell he was struck
behind the ear by Fingers Not think
ing he was seriously injured by the
blow he left the scene and walked down
Powell street. A short time afterward
he became dazed and was taken home
in a hac-- by two of his friends.
Brown is satisfied that Fingers"
struck him with some blunt instrument,
presumably black jack" He strenu-
ously denied that he passed any re-
.. marks about the women who were with
= his assailant and is at a loss to ex-
plain why Fingers" should have as
Cq111ta6 him
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
|; t.IE1 u IT Y. " !gt IT IT !NW
; A Famous J
: Chicago !
. Editor .
Gains 10 Pounds on ]
Grape=Nuts.
Don't Want His Name Used.
! 3saa@. " ~ u .a is is is i

The managing editor of one Of the
most famous Chicago dailies stated in
a private conversation a few days ago,
"All jokes aside it's fact that I am
16 pounds heavier now than 1 was this
fall and I noticed the gain in flesh
commenced a short time after I adopted
Grape-Nuts for my breakfast.
mo, have made no other change in
my habit Of life, have been working
even a little more steadily than in the
past and seem to have an increased
amount of vitality. This is not for
publication, you understand, for 1 can
not afford the time to answer a lot of
letters of inquiry"
There is a reason why the user of
'Grape-Nuts feels an increase in vital
strength and brain power. The food
is made for that purpose and was
planned by q food expert, who knows
as well how to do the things he is
trained for as a blacksmith knows how
to share iron, or a carpenter knows how
to produce things of wood. When you
eat Grape Nuts you take advantage Of
the knowledge of scientific food
maker. A trial will prove it. Postum
Cereal Co.. Linn, Battle Creek, Mich.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
A Missing Bow.

Coroner Hill yesterday received a letter
from Mrs. NJ. Ogletree of San Pedro, Cal,
inquiring whether her son had died in
this city since last November. Mrs. Ogle-
tree said that she received a letter from
her son last November, dated at Horn
turning home from Tacoma. He had a
companion with him named Charles
Thyor and they were making their way
homeward by riding in the caboose of a
freight train. Since that time she had
not received any tidings of him and was
fearful that he had met with some fatal
accident. Her son was not yet II years
old.
No dead person of that description has
been received at the Morgue since Novem-
her.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
THE CASH
HAD
DISAPPE AIRED.

able, the affliction is more marked when
he is excited. for then he finds the great
est difficulty in talking, the excitement
scanning to act as a hindrance to his
speech.
One day last week he was engaged IN
conversation with a friend VINO mace a
certain assertion, the truth of which was
denied by the other. They engaged IN a
wordv war. and the dispute waxed hot.
which had the effect of causing the slut
tering one to stammer considerably. AT
last the latter offered to bet $40 that he
was correct on the proposition, but he
was much chagrined to find that he
did not have the ready cash.
However, he happened to espy another
friend near by and to him he determined
to apply for the loan. He approached
him. but by that time he had become so
much excited over his argument with his
other friend that speech became dlfhcuit
to him and he spoke something after tnls
style, only that it took much longer Tor
him to make known his desire that 1t
takes to tell it: "S-s-s-ay, old MN -m-rn-
man. I-l-let m-m-mme have t-t-ten d-d-d-
dollars for a f-f-few m-m-minutes, will
y-you?"
His jocose but rather irreverent friend
replied. I'm mighty sorry, my boy; had
the ten when you first commenced to ask
for 1t, but 1 haven't got it now.
Thomas Fox, Postmaster of Sacra-
mento; w. H McClintock, a mining man
of Sonora. and Ernest Sewer, Eureka
attorney, are at the Lick.
Milton Mobiles and wife, the well known
theatrical couple, who have arrived from
New York to play at one of the local
theaters, are registered at the Occidental.
Ross Cline, Pacific Coast passenger
agent of the Wabash Railroad, with head
quarters at Los Angeles is in town on his
wav to Portland to transact business for
his line.
Maurice Rich of ST. Louis and w. H.
Thomas of Salt Lake, two mining men,
are at the Grand. They are making in
ouiries as to metal-producing properties
in this State with a view to purchasing.
Colonel w. D. Sanborn of the Burling-
ton route, left for Los Angeles yesterday,
where he has gone to look after the
roads affairs in Southern California. He
will be away all this week.
James NJ. Wilson, with his wife and two
children. returned last night from trip
to England and took rooms at the Occi-
dental, Mr.. Wilson has large mining in
terests in Dawson, and expects to visit
that place In the spring.
Thomas II. Houpt of Findlay, Ohio, is
registered at the California. He returned
Yesterday from the interior, where he has
been investigating the rural delivery sys-
tenn with a view to its improvement by
the Postoffice Department at Washing
ton.
A. Christeson, who has for a long time
been manager of the central department
of Wells, Fargo & Co., with headquarters
in Kansas City, arrived at the Palace
last night, accompanied by his wife. He
comes to this city to assume the man.
agement of the Pacific department, and
will locate here permanently.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
THREATENED HIS LIFE.
G. 81. Raymond Fears He Will Be
Killed by G. E. Crandall.

c. H. Raymond, a decorator. last night
visited police headquarters and asked
protection against c. E. Crandall, who
threatens to kill him.
Raymond says that last Monday night
Crandall came to his house at / Baker
place and after forcing an entrance bru-
tally treated his wife He then assaulted
Raymond and threatened to kill him un-
less he paid him $23 which he claimed
Raymond owed him.
Crandall is also a decorator, and some
time ago he worked for Raymond. The
latter claims that he owes him only 81,
and when he offered to give him that
amount Crandall declared that unless he
gave him $23 he would kill him. Friday
night Raymond alleges Crandall stood in
front of his house waiting for him to re-
turn, with the ,evident purpose, SO he
says, of killing him. Mrs: Raymond tele-
phoned to her husband not to return
home, as Crandal was bent on injuring
him. Yesterday Raymond visited the
Police Court and swore to two COM
plants, charging Crandall with threats
against life and disturbing the peace.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
Off for the Horse Show.

Walter Hobart, the young millionaire
horseman, will be heavy exhibitor at
the Los Angeles Horse Show. He left
yesterday for the Southern city with
three carloads of horses and five carloads
next fine collection Of polo ponies will
be forwarded to him. John PARROT will
also exhibit his horses and carriages dur
carload of his leading animals and a car
load of vehicles.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
League of the Cross.

At o'clock this afternoon the rally and
essay contest of the Third district,
League of the Cross, will be held in Met
ropolitan Hall. James Seymour of Com
nanv G will represent st. Patrick's parish,
fEob1 Oillon St Roses; William McMa-
hon hon. Company H, St. Brendans; James
McCarren, Company NJ old st. Mary s
CPaulist); and Charles A. Flynn, Company
p St Teresa's. The judges will be Miss
JiiiIio Coffey. George r. e. Maxwell and
Professor Lawrence Taafe. The address
will be given by the Rev. E. ?. Dempsey:
Friends of the league have been invited
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
Lorenzo Lorenzini Censured by the
Corouer's jury for Negligence

John Henry French, a plumber residing
with his family at 6 Cottage row, died
at his home yesterday morning from the
effects Of fall from q ladder at 2621
Clay street on the evening before. He
was making some repairs to the root
gutter and was climbing up the station
the unfortunate plumber to the ground, q
distance of about thirty feet.
Coroner Hill held an inquest on the re-
mains yesterday morning and the jury
returned verdict censurfng the owner OF
the building for not having the stationary
ladder securely fastened to the building
The owner is Lorenzo Lorenzint, fruit
dealer
French was "a years old and native OF
County Galway, Ireland. He leaves q
widow and three children, the eldest
years and the youngest 16 months.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-29
Feared a Dynamite Explosion.

reua. rented a place from a man named
La Place on Stanford Heights, was ar
rested Yesterday on a warrant charging
him with having. dynamite in his possess
sion with the intent of blowing up a
house. La Place had ordered his tenants
IN vacate because of failure to pay the
rent. and this so angered Mazuro that he
Is alleged to have begun preparations to
DESTROY the building.