1895-08-02; Clare Courier

              ,^u
Vol L
GLARE, MICH.,  FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1895,
No. 6
AQOOD novB,
Vjpie Work of Draining The Little Tobacco Crepk
^ Will Soon Be Commenced,
* Geo. "VV, Richardson, county surveyor
and W. W, Harper, drain eominissionor,
have been at work for the past three or
four days surveying  and setting grade
stakes and preparing a drawing of the little  Tobacco cr^ek that runs through tho
south and east part of town.   It will be
about 35 days bofore the actual work-of
"draining commences, as bids will have to
be advertised for and other preliminaries
^^sttendefl to." It is a laudable fact to note
'tbat our county and oity authorities are
always awake and on the alort, looking
/|ifter tha sanitary  welfare  of the  coinr
^l^iuoities under thoir  jurisdiction,   Tho
advancement of sanitary  science   has,
without question, c one more good to the
human race in preventing and  postponing "tho thousand ills that fle^ih is heir
to" than any of the modern sciences.
,   Glare ie, as  a general thing,  a v«ry
healthy place, and tho draining of  the
Little-Tobacco is a move in  the   right
direction to guard off the malaria tbat is
sure to ariso from stagnate water.
The Business Hen's Bail -Game,
The annual base ball game between tho
east and west sides m being agitated.
This year tho clerks will be excluded and
,*ho heads of the several establishments
Stflll fight tho battle. Tho west side so far
has been victorious over tho east side and
it is expeoted that the latter will make a
strenuous effort this year to redeem themselves, but we don't know about it. The
west aiders aro practicing on the quiet.
and so far have quite an advantage over
the other fellows. It is hoped that nothing serious will happen when tho game
comes off, but would advise the several
uruggists to order an extra quantity of
couit plaster and arnica for the occasion,
Tho grand stand will be enlarged and a
wire netting put around tho entire lot on
top of tho fence, so that the west sido
batters will not loose the ball in the
ijgpQds. The game which will bo played
iU'tlio near future promises to bo exciting.
Sent Up For Sixty Days.
David Crowley's career as a "bad boy"
'has ended for at least 60 days. David's
father has been trying to pursuade the
younp*aaa:4hathe was not acting in accordance with tbe paternal rule, but
David would not adhear to the good advice of his father, and as a consequence
patience had ceased to become a virtue
with Mr. Crowley and ho swore out a
warrant charging his son with disorderly conduct. On Wednesday he was
brought before Judge Roekafellow, and
iMt'er pleading guilty was sentenced to
fro Detroit Iiquso of correction for 60
days, it being his second offence. It is
hoped that after ho has undergone the
discipline that is dispensed at the Detroit
house of correction, he will try and walk
fa the road which lends to a better and
more useful life.
lillSSeU -N-OW&--
„ The Proof of the Padding is in the TasteJng.
The Farwell correspondent in the
Sentinel seems imbued with the idea that
tho -Clare base ball team needed only the
protecting wing of the Farwell boys to
have scored a victory against the Monroe
team. In order to demonstrate that
pojijt I would invito the Farwell corres-
poctdent to notify the club of that place
that, we are ready to cross bats with
thorn on our grounds, for money, marbles
or chalk.
It is to be regretted that some of our
=1citizen5 BBo 'fit-to- publicly criticise tho
"boys and thus discourage them, when
tha fact is generally admitted that the
- *eam is mado up of the best material in
the county, and as amateur ball players
they are above the average.
C. H. StJTHEBlJAND,
Manager.
Orangemen Surprised.
bsfc Monday night while the members
of Clare lodge No. 181, L. O. L. were
transacting their regular rotino of bust*
ness they were suddenly interrupted in
their proceedings by an alarm at the outer
door, and, upon investigation, it proved
to be the ladies' lodge, of Loomis, and tho
ladies' lodge of this place, who had planned and vory successfully carried out a
surprise oa the sterner members of the
order. The evening was spent in social
intercourse, interspersed with songs, recitations etc., and wound up with an elegant spread at the home of D. Northy.
(Ji Buell'-Tate Nuptials.
Married, at the home of the bride's
mother, on Third street, Sunday, July 28,
Mr. Fred BUell and MisB Millie-Tate, by
Rev, S* A, ttong, of the Congregational
efrnrch. Mr. and- Mrs. Bitell wore two
well-known and respected young people
oltbigqty, whoso many friends join with
the Coiijp'rfiB hi wishing them a happy
j.»d prosperous life
Wo recommend Do Witt's colic and
eliolery cure because wo believe it a Bafe
s.a.A sellable remedy. Iff. good effects aro
Ki:ow»ati once in cases of cholera morbuii
r.vA tfl$8war complaints.   Witherspoon.
Everything looks fine since the rain.
The recent rain extinguished the forest
fires.
Chester Loomis is hauling wood to
Clare.
Cheater Loomis rides a bran now
Columbia wheel,
Geo. Stowe's bowery dance on Friday
evening' last was a fizzle.
Cluto & Tnrbush contemplates clearing
up 40 acros of land this fall. *
Boy Barton, of the Clare Sentinel called on his friends herc> last week,
Jas. Walsh who has been abseii,". for
about four months is expeoted homo this
week,
Mrs. Kirkpatrick, of Clare, is visiting
her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Fisheley this
week.
Christie Cluto who has been suffering
from blood poisoning for sometime is on
the gain.
Mr. Burhantz threshed his grain on tho
Hoyt farm last week. Ho had an average yield.
. Wm. TJpthegrove has engaged the Mt.
Pleasant band to come and help gather
up his oat crop.
Norman Loclswood moved his household effects and began housekeeping at
Stevenson Lake last week.
'Pat Battle joined John Husted in tho
saloon business in Clare. Success to you
Pat in your new enterprise.
The farmer's picnic held at Stevenson
Lake last Friday was largely attended
and every one reports a splendid time.
Henry "Williamson has contracted with
the pulp mills at Alhgan, Mich,, to furnish them with 2,000 cords of pulp this
coming winter.
Tho Young Peoples Endeavor society
has entered the dark valley which leads
to the grave yards of other societies.
More interest is all that is necessary.
Burnard Bodie is arranging matters
prepairitory to taking his departure to
Ishpoming where he will join his brother-
in-law and embark in the hotel business.
A couple of our young men undertook
to settle an old grudge last Sunday evening after church. Boys you were entirely
out of order, as that Was no place to start
a row. Hereafter keep in tho middle of
the road and don't deviate from the right.
Last Sunday evening a stranger passed
through this vicinity leading a cow and
offering her for salo very cheap. People
became rather skepiieal of him thinking
that he might havo became in possession
of the animal dishonestly. No ono
bought her.
Farmers subsoribe with the Coueieb,
It comes to your homes ovory Saturday
brim full of all kinds of news, foreign and
domestic. You get all the current events
of your county and even your township
without having to go outside of your
door. When you meet neighbor Jones
and enquire "what's tho news," just turn
to the Coubieh. there you have it in a nut
shell. It will defend your rights for $1
a year, 50 cents for six months or 25 cents
for three months.   Hand in your quarters*
Last Sunday night at a late hour burg-
lers broke into the depot at Burnham,
gaining entrance by breaking a pane of
glass and raising tho window. They
entered the postoffica department, took
$1.35 in eush, some postage stamps and
a number of other artiuiesj also a grip
belonging to Station Agent Palmer which
contained about $25 worth ofelothipg
and Other valuables, and went on their
way rejoicing. Mr. Palmer feels his loss
severely, as the grip contained his wedding suit, so we are informed. Thus it
will oecefsitnte the postponement of tho
event fer some time to come. No clue to
the burglers.
- Geo. Day experienced some difficulty
last week in trying to secure a share of
the grain raised on his farm in Wise
township. It appears that Mr. Day rented his farm on shares (we failed to learn
the parties name). When Mr. Day came
after his share of the grain, it Was refused him; however Mr. Day was not to
be defeated. He thought he would take
the smoothest plan, i. e: to go and help
himself, belieyeing that a man had a
right to take his own wherever he could
find it. Therefore last Thursday eight
he and ins hired man started for the farm.
When they got there and gained admittance to the granery, to their surprise,
they found the old man and woman calmly reposing in tho oat bin. Mr. Day waB
compelled to retreat. He camo up to
Judge Fishley's and got out a rit of replevin and secured his share of tho grain.,
The trial is set for today.
SMURCH NEWS.
Items of interest   Concerning:-Church JVlattcrs
and .Secret Societies.
Rev. Sutton* of Lake Gooi'go, preached
at tbe M. E. church Sunday mornina? and
Rev, Smith in the overling,
Tho Ladies Aid sooiety of the 11. E,
church will meet at the homo of Mrs,
Stanloy on Tuesday, August 6, itt 2 p. m.
Sharp. Wo hope that all the members
will bo present.
Tbo Other Aid sooiety will meet at the
■home of Mis. -A.JS-. Mulder nest Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Businos.s of
importance will be transacted and every
member is requested to be present by
order of the president.
The Ladies' Union will meat Friday,
August 9, at tho home of Mrs. Banehott.
A cordial invitation in .extended to all.
Tho meeting last week was muoh enjoyed
by nil present. Mrs. Elden, vice president occupied tho chair, the president
being absent.
The Christian Endeavor will ocoupy
the evening hour at tho Congregational
church Sunday evening. Mr. Charles
Dell of Farwell, will givo a report of the
ltational convention of that society at
Boston, and the following program has
been arranged for the evening:
Song, "Christ for the World We Sing."
Responsive Scripture reading by the
society,
Prayer.
Song by Junior Endeaver, "Scatter
Sunshing."
Convention notes, by Rev. Long.
Song by the society, "Greeting to all
tho Host,"
Mr. Dell's report.
Song, "Throw Out the Life Line."
Collection.
Closing Hong, "God be With You 'Till
Wo Meet Again."
Parting text.
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING
And SHOES.
8 ]      IP| 0^     I
w
Q
Here's Your 01aaii.ee
Your choice of all our $18.00 or $20.00 suits
for $12
Your choice of all our $15.00 and $16.00 suits
for SiO
$12 Suits
$10 Suits
$5 Suits
This includes our en
for $8
for $7
for $3
p.rs+ip?*
e oiOCrC Oi
a/i
IVI.
Martin
o
Ct
Go's fine Tailor made suits and a large line of
••Happy Home" make. You will do yourself a kindness and also make us happy if you will come in
and inspect these goods.
DpHERTY OPERA HOUSE
^* BLOCK.
rrnv
EShui
ifernoxi City News.
The Stolen Horse Pound.
Week before last there appeared an
item in the Coubiek about the stealing
of a horse and cart off of Main Street belonging to Wm. Sharp, who lives east of
hero about five miles. Last Saturday
moruing Chas. H. Wood, of Shepherd,
stepped into this office, informed us that
he had read tbe item and tbat he had
traded a gold watch for 'ahorse*that
tallied with the-discripfion:given by the
CounrEB. The result is that Mr. Wood
is out a gold watch and Mr. Sharp has
bis horse again. Great credit is clue Mr.
Wood for his manly and unsalfish action
in tbe matter. They are on track of the
thier,
Hatton News.
Wm. McCall and Nate Trumble were
at Clare Monday.
Mrs. Horning was at Clare the first of
the week.
Station Agflnt Corfous visited Dodgo
one day tin's week.
David Fish drove down to his farm in
Denver township Wednesday.
Charles Rogers called on Agent Corbus
Wednesday.
Miss Jennie Fish returned home after
a four week's visit with relatives in
DoBver.
Agent Corbus enjoyed a very pleasant
visit with his father and mother over
Sunday.   Thev drove up from St. Louis.
Miss Carrie Trumble leaves today for
Saginaw where she will visit friends for a
few weeks.
There is great danger in neglecting
colic, cholera and similar complaints.
An absolute, prompt and safe cure is
found in DeWitt's colis and-oholera care,
Witherspoon.
Farwell News.
Mattio E. Cox, of Chicago, will deliver
a lecture to. ladies only, on Saturday
(tomorrow) evening at 7:45 o'clock, at
Baptist church. Subject: "woman, her
home, health and happiness." Seven
large charts will bo used in illustration.
Every mother and daughter over 15
years of age, should hear this lecture
Admission free.
L, Wiseman is in Chicago,
Several Farwellites contemplate circus-
ing. at Saginaw today.
Walt. Hndison, of Big Rapids, is visiting with A, E. Rhodes.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Leeman a
daughter, on Tuesday morning.
•  Mr. and Mrs. John Harvie  left  Wednesday for a visit with friends in New
York and Canada.
The band has- been resurrected. We
expect soon to have a first-class band if
they only hang together.
Miss Hattie and Herbert Waller and
Miss Bessie Merrill returned to their
homo in Saginaw Monday.
E. White has built a new sidewalk in
front of his residence on Main street,
which was very muoh needed.
The sohool board met last Saturday
and elected the following officers: } Mod-
orator, L. 0. Willimsj assessor, E. XVhite;
director, H. M. Roys. Geo. Downs, of
Big rapids was hirod for principal for the
coming year. (
 , ,  j-
The most pleasant little pills for regulating the bowels, are DeWitt'g little oVrly
risers. Cure sick headache und constipation. Smnll Pill. Small dose. Witherspoon.
Geo. Robinson aud family visited at
West Yemen Sunday.
1  Alex Scovillo started  for  Houghton
Lako Saturday morning.
Mrs. McCormick. of Battle Creek, is
tho guest o| Mrs. Scovillo.
Why not subscribe for the Coubieis.
Three months for a quarter. t
Dave Dawson's windmill looms up like,
w light house*
;;,'Wm- SSobinson- fro'Ai near -West <Vc,r-
npn, is working for James Aron.
Davo'Lowery and mother visited with
James Aron and family Saturday.
R. Jones who has resided in Pennsylvania for tho past year has returned,
Mrs. Beebo is improving the interior
of hor house with a new coat of plaster.
The rain Friday night wet down about
six inches and it makes us Vernonites
smile.
There aro quite a number of raspberry
gleanors in this vioinity who are getting
their sharo of the lucious fruit.
Bible reading eyery Wednesday evening at Alex. Scoville's. Every one is invited to come and bring thoir bibles.
Mips Lizzie Lowery and her cousin
John Gordon, of West Grant, visited at
the home of Judson Wilson Tuesday.
There were quite a number from this
neighborhood who attended the Gospel
Hall services Sunday evening to hear
John M. Dustin preach.-
James Aren has jupt finished a new
frame barn for the McIGtenon boys southwest of Clare, which adds materially to
the beauty of the place.
It was rumored around here that; the
Beavertoh ball team "wiped the" Sattli
with Midland and now are anxious to
cross bats with tbe Clare boys.
There was a good turnout at tho Ad-
vontist Sabbath school at Alex. Scovell's
last Saturday, It will bo held in the
same place next Saturday ahd everyone
isinvited.
John G, Gordon, of Saginaw, who is
connected with the Reliance Mercantile
company at that place, and who has been
visitingin Clare for the past two weeks,
will return tomorrow.
If you haven't heard about
Hindoo Oil the Great Panacea for Pains   Internal or
External,
,.,:*%r;'
.g**^.
Ask Your Druggist,
&-
"West Grant.
In drugs you want tlie purest,
You want tlie best,
You want the freshest.
Where can you get them?
The question is solved.
Witherspoon's is the place.
«V-
0'
*&
Witherspoon keeps all kinds
of preparatory medicines.
T-T»,    1tostv~. nil   l-4-.-.<-"!£i   .-Vf    a-!i-nB-
XXO   SxtJCpiS «/ii  IviiiVAb   ul    a u-ix-
dries usually found in a first-
class drug store and sells
them cheap.
,,-fr"
3>0
-0
«$*■
James Peters is home again.    ,
Johnie Evans is home for a few days.
B. Allen is pealing tan bark for W.
Russell.
Zora Lent is putting up a house on
his land.
Misses Rhoda Cradit and Rena Allen
are stopping at homo again.
The Lowery boys are entertaining their
cousin, John Gordon, of Freeland.   •
Mrs. B. Allen visited with some friends
from Olio, Saturday. They are working
in Clare.
There has been quite a good deal of
work put on the quartor line road and it
looks nice now.
A. fow from tills vicinity attended the
meetihg at Gospel Hall last Sunday evening to hoar John M. Dnstin talk.
Never put off until to-morrow what yon
can do to-day.   Subscribe now.
We invites you to call and
gee him whether you wish to
buy or not.
Prescriptions filled: pi'ompk
ly and with the greatest of
care.    .
*^5^-
His store is located in the
first building soiith of the
Boherty block.
I)o you smoke? Wither-
spoon keeps tire best brands
3k*
of cigaiu
■■ pLa#m*!9taitifc3N2ik