1899-03-03; Clare Sentinel

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listablished 1878.
LAKE,   MICH.,   FRIDAY   MARCH  3,   1899.
New Series: Vol.7, "No.  14.
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"To distinguish a female canafry,"
says ao exchange, "put ay-ipe cranberry in tslie cage and Jf he eats jt, it's a
male; if sue eats it, it's a female."
But suppose it eats' the cranberry—
what then?
A resident of Monroe county has
placed in the local paper an advertise-
joaens in which he challenges anybody
to meet him in debate ind contest his
claim that "everybody except the
Baptists are doomed to liell."
The bald man sprung a conundrum
at the breakfast table. "If a «oat
should swallow a rabbit, what would
you call it?" .AH of the boarders gave
it up. "Give it to us quick," they said.
"A hare in the butter," the bald man
■exclaimed triumphantly. The boarders looked at bis bald plate and concluded it was none of his.
At a recent "haid times" party in a
certain Hillsdale county village a
tramp stepped up to the door of the
house and asked for a handout, and
was almost scared to death when tne
young lady who had opened the door
said, "'You're pretty well made
up, hut ycu can't fool me. Come in
with the rest of the people."
Id Vernon township lives a precocious little girl of a few summers. Recently fcer papa said to her on coming
home in the evening: "I hear you
were a bad girl today ind had to be
spanked." To which she replied:
"Mamma is awful strict. If I'd a
lenown she used to be a school teacher
I'd a told you not to marry her.
The Lapeer Press printed an item to
the effect that a certain resident of
the Fourth ward, whose name it did
not give, had better stop kissing his
hired girl or he might be found out.
Twenty-seven men from that part of
the citv gave themselves away by calling on the editor and threatening to
thump him if he didn't retract.
Said the father of a precocious
youngster: "The subject of impression at first sight was being talked
over at tea table last night when my
wife ventured the remark that she always formed an idea of a person at
first sight and generally found it correct. 'Mamma,' said the youngest son
in a shrill voice, tbat attracted the attention of all present. 'Well, my dear,
what is it?' asked the mother. *I
want to know what was your, opinion
when you first saw me."
Dr. Charles B. Nancrede of Ann Arbor has performed one of the most delicate operations which has ever been
performed at the uniyersity hospital.
He removed a large brain tumor three
inches by 2.5 by 1,5, which had produced almost total loss of speech and paralysis of the right arm and leg. It
was necessary to remove a piece of
bone 3.5 by 3 inches in order to reach
and remove the tumor. After the
operation, the patient promptly regained her speech and is expected by
the hospital officials to have been permanently cured. She came all tbe
way from Portland, Ore., to have the
operation performed,
i'our teamsters near Angola met a
tramp in the road and as they
were in a cheerful mood proceeded to
have some fun with him. Surrounding him, horse whips in hand, he was
compelled to dance. Next he was ordered to take off his coat and smilingly obeyed, and when ordered to remove his pants both handsrsought his
rear suspender buttons at once, but by
some mistake he got hold of two
bright, shining revolvers instead, and
t?hen he drew them forth and politely
requested the teamsters to dance,
they obeyed. They danced until ready
to drop from the exertion after which
they weie given a short lecture on
politeness and then ordered to drive
on, an order they lest no time in obeying.—Coldwater Reporter.
E. Kirkpatrick, who left some five
weeks ago on a visit to Alberta has recently returned and is most enthusiastic in his praise of the country to the
east of the Eockies. It is Mr. Klrlt-
patrick's intention to return as soon
as he can arrange his business to allow
l»im to do so, He hasalready purchased several tots iu the village of Ledue
some twenty miles south of Edmonton,
the terminus of the C. P. railroad,
where he purposes going into the general merchandise business. We are
carry to2oose Mr. Kirkpatrick and his
estimable family as they have been re-
aidents of Leaton many years and have
enjoyed the respect and confidence of
all with whom they have become ac
quainted both from a business and social standpoint, but what will be Lea-
ton's loss will be Alberta's gain. We
understand quite a number of families
in and around Leaton are preparing
to join tbe Michigan colony in Alberta
some time in the near future,—-Leaton
Cor., Norohwestern Tribune.
"There are some people In the state
of Michigan," said an internal revenue
official yesterday, "who might be
properly termed 'Fin-de-siecle fools,'
for here, eight months after the war
revenue act went into effect, there are
alooof people who-'still continue tc
affix postage "stamps to bank checks, in
lieu oi internal revenue stamps. But
that is not the worst. While one
might feel inclined to forgive some
people for their dire ignorance in failing to recognize the difference between
a postage1 and revenue stamp, we can
hardly excuse a banker who, above all
business men, ou'-ht to be posted on
thestamplaw, for cashing such checks.
However, this office has received information to the effect that in a great
many cases, postage stamps are being
used in place of the regular internal
revenue stamps, and the department
has issued orders to report all such
cases of violations of the act. The
penalty for handling improperly
stamped checks is severe."—Detroit
Free Press.
The costs co Benzie county for the
prosecution of the alleged oases of
violation of the game laws during the
past ten days, has run well up into
the hundreds of dollars. If the tax
payers escape short of 81000 they will
be a very luckly people. As it stands
at present, the game law is nothing
short of an additional source of expense to a tax ridden people. It gives
employment to a set of deputy wardens at fat pay in whom is vested more
authority aud power than is given
any judge upon the bench or peace
officer. Prosecuting Attorney Warner
is authority for the statement that
the present crusade inaugerated by an
individual from Charlevoix will cost
the county more money than will the
prosecution of our jail full of felons
now awaiting trial at the next term of
court.—Benzie County Patoiot.
The above must refer to A. L. Coulter, who was always a meddlesome
cuss. Always had a swelled head and
and probably will continue to have till
somebody closes his- yawp with a tap
on his head.
The Sentinel cordially endorses A.
i). Cruikshank, of Charlevoix, in an
interview with the Democrat of that
village: "I wish a law could be passed
prohibiting the barbaric custom of
opening caskets in public at church
funerals. It is a relic of the dark ages,
and has no place in a civilized community. It jars on the sensibilities of
every teuder cord, and is something
that the churches and the undertakers
ought to combine to put an end to.
In nine tenths of the cases it is merely
a pandering to a gouilsh curiosity.
People who never spoke to the deceased in their life parade around the
church and gape at the remains of our
loved ones, and then go out of the presence of death, not to talk of the good
deeds done in life, but to criticise the
appearances of the poor clay tbat
death has left for once at their mercy.
Death is a sad, a sacred thing. It we
are going on a long journey we would
not make our farewells before a gab-
ing crowd. We ought not to be expected to bid our dead a last good-by,
while curious eyes fatten on our sorrow and we ought not to be expected
to sit in the house of mourning while
people we never speak to. who have'no
claim upon us or our loved one, jostle
each other in the desire to " view the
remains" and then get together and
gossip over what they saw or failed to
see. I believe that the majority of
people detest the painful funeral
scenes as much as I do, and would be
more than glad to see them ended, but
are afraid to break a "custom." But
it ii a duty the ministers and undertakers owe to themselyes and the long-
suffering publie, to put a stop to the
exhibition and they will find the people
only too glad to uphold them with a
hearty amen."
Every farmer carries on more or less
correspondence, and there is no good
reason why he should not haye printed
stationery. Come to The Si&stihei,
office and you will be surprised at the
cheapness with whioh it can be f ur>
nished you.
If you want any blank receipt books,
order books, contracts, tax receipts, or
anything in that line, nicely printed
and bound, leave your order at this
office. We make a specialty of such
work.  Prices right
Bell Telephone Line.
.The Michigan Telephone Co, is preparing ,*>to give increased facilities,
and Clare will be an important point
in its system, Four copper wires will
connect all points on the F. &s P, M.
R. R., between Saginaw and Ludington and Manistee. The present line,
via. Mt, Pleasant will be made metal-
ic, thus giving the best of service.
The intention of the company is to;
give the people of Michigan the finest
and most complete service in the
world, for the lowest possible price, •
Our readers may form some opinion
of the magnitude of the undertaking
from the amount of wire and poles
which will be used on pole lines alone.
Over 30,000 miles of copper wire and
50,000 poles will be used. This will
not only make a great service, but
will distribute an enormous sum of
money for labor and material among
Michigan people.
When the new service is established
it will be as easy to converse with a
person in Chicago or .New York as in
tbe city. A number of our leading
citizens are having telephones placed
in their business places and residences
and we predict a great future for the
telephone. One thing our citizens
should remember, that, in subscribing
for service with the Michigan Telephone Co., they are getting the best,
from an experienced people who have
a large system extending all over the
country, and that they are not dealing with irresponsible parties who
build an exchange here and there to
sell,
P. A. Leach, a linemao, commenced
wiring this morning.
O. A. Gates, district superintendent,
with a gang of men is expected to ar-
riye in Clare Saturday morning, when
the work will be pushed rapidly tor-
ward.
The following have subscribed thus
far:
Clare Co. Savings BanK.
C. W. Perry, office.
C. H. Sutherland, residence.
A. J. Doherty, residence.
J. S. Ross, residence.
J. n. Galivei, residence.
Mrs. Sexsmith, residence.
C. W. Althouse, mill.
Calkins House.
Freight Depot.
*F. & P. M. passenger depot.
Callam & Cornwall, mill.
A.* S. Rhoades, grocery.
II. Ritter, meat market.
H. W. Pierce, grocery.
Ann Arbor Freight Depot,
John A. Jackson, meat market.
D. C. KetJhum, residence.
To The Business Men of. Clare.
A noyel and attractive advertising
medium is offered by the ladies of tbe
Cnntrregational church. Tueir methods are unique, practical, and impressive, As success in any line, of business requires concentrated and energized effort the ladies have set apart
the following two weeks to aid in furthering the interests of trade.
On Friday evening, March 17, they
will present to Clare and vicinitv a
spectacular representation of our busi
ness community.
Would you be popular? Advertise
with them.
Would you swell Easter trade? Advertise with them,
Are profits falling off? Advertise
with them. Would you smile a bland
smile a few weeks hence?
Advertise with them.
Ample scope will be furnished each
individual for pronounced effects.
The century is closing—make haste to
share in the fruits thereof.
Above the clash and roar of compe-
tion apart he dreams and dares to
dream of fame; He woke and slept,
then dreamed and woke again happy
at the end attained—March 17.
Meeting of Stockholders.
Stockholders meeting—-notice is
hereby given by the undersigned stockholders of the. Herrick Full Cream
Cheese company that the first meeting of the stockholders of such corporation will be held at the post office "at
Herrick in the towaship of Wise in
the county of Isabella and state of
Michigan on Monday the 20th day of
March 1899, at one o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of electing officers for such corporation and-makine
by-laws for the management thereof
and for such other business as may
lawfully come before such meeting.
Dated, Herrick, Mich., March 2, 1899,
W. M, Graves-
3t W. J. MAXWEIA,
Don't miss the delinquent tax list
in supplement form.
DAVY & GO.
CLOTHING DEPT,~2d Floor.
The new spring goods in this department are
now coming in. Each week brings big additions
to our already large line.
Men's black clay worsted suits, all wool.. ., $7.50
Men's very fine, all wool clay worsted suits sack or frock, $10.00
Men's fine blue serge suits, single or double breatsted, $10.00
Large line Men's suits at $5.00 in cassimeres and worsteds,
New line children's knee pants suito.   The
best values ever shown in the city.
Nobby vestee suits at  $1.50 and 2.50
Two-piece knee pants suits from , $1.25 up
Special values in fine ail wool cassimeres at $2.00 per suit; extra
pants to match if you wish at 50c a pair.
Childrenls fine all wool, blue serge suits at , $4.75
Three-piece knee pants suits, largesizes, $5.00 and $6,00
BOYS' SUITS.
Fine all wool cassimeres at $5.0O
Nobby   brown   worsteds at... ,  7.50
Double breasted, silk faced serges at  7.50
SHOE DEPARTMENT.
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Men's fine kid shoes, newest styles at $2.00 a pair
Davy 8c Competny,
binder  One  ffiooff
The recent remodeling of our store has created
more space for us. This space we have mostly
utilized for our extensive Shoe Department. Where
we carried one style we now carry ten styles. Our
stock is replete with all classes of goods from the
Heavy Caif Skin shoe to the finest Vici Kids, the
newest styles obtainable, has been purchased, selecting the most
reputable manufacturers to supply us.
This complete shoe store being run under thesame roof with our
other departments practically incurs no expense onus, We.can afford to sell goods at the least margin possible known to legitimate
trade.
Seeour special ladies vici kid shoe, warranted $2.0O
See our special men's vici and calf shoe, warranted.  2.0O
We propose to make these two shoes the pride of the town
B4TJMGARTH BROS., Shoe Department.
Alma College Endowed.
This youngest of the colleges of
Michigan is rejoicing in a great triumph. The first step toward permanent and enlarged usefulness has been
taken. The most skeptical will no
longer question that Alma College has
come to stay. Thirteen years ago it
was a dream. Twelve years ago it began its work. It now has five buildings on its Spacious campus.* It has
seventeen professors and teachers. It
has unusual facilities in the way of
library, gymnasium, museum and" laboratories, and an attendance of between 200 and 300, students But the
keystone has just been placed in the
arch of its life by the endowment of
$225,000. This is the gift of eleven
ladies antl gentlemen of Michigan, all
with one exception from tbe Saginaw
Yalley. These people have surely
done well to place in the center of the
state a home for Christian learning—-a
tree of life, the fruit of which generations of young people may pluck and
eat.
Annual Tax Sales.
In supplement form in this issue
will be found the list of lands which
will be soid for taxes the first Tuesday
In May next,
Snap it Quick,
House and lot on  West  Seventh
street, and WQ lots in Vernon City will
be sacrificed if taken no n.  Enquire of
tf   . 0, II. CtABK, ageai.
A Case of Mistaken Indenfity.
A parrot in a remote country district
escaped from its cage and settled on
the roof of a laborer's cottage, When
it had been there a little time, the laborer caught sight of it. He had never seen such a thing before, and after
gazing in admiration at the bird with
its curious beak and beautiful plumage, he fetched a ladder and climbed
up it with a view of securing so great
a nrize. When his head reached the
level of the top of the roof, the parrot
flopped a wing at him and said:
'' What d'ye wan t?" "Very much taken
abacs:, the laborer politely touched his
cap and replied: "I beg your pardon,
sir; I thought you were a bird."
Clare Wholesale Markets.
GRAtH.
Wheat, per bu,..., .white 62c, red R7c
Ear corn..        S&
Oats, new;... ............        30
Hay—No. 1 Timothy, per ton.       7,00
Hay~-Glover, per ton ..:. 500-6.00
PRODUCE.
Apples, green, per bu  75—$1
Butter, per lb         1{5
Eggs, per doz. ,         13
Potatoes, per bu.,,.....,.,..,,       40-
dkkssed meats.
Chickens, per lb......,,.,,,., 7
Fowls, dressed, per lb,.........■ * 6
Hogs, per cwt .,.,...,., 4.50
Beef oei cwt,.,,.... .....S5&6.0O
Mutton.,., .,..„...»... 05
Lamb..,...,,........... ...... 08
ErJDES.
$reeh,p$c lb*..,.,.. ..»...<,...      05
Auction Sale.
Of farm stock and implements. Tho
undersigned will sell at public auction
at his farm two miles south-west ot
Clare,
Tuesday, March -7,1899*,
at one o'clock  p.  in.   the  following!
One span of young driving Horses, 3
milch cows, 1 yearling heifer, 38- sheep,.
4 nigs, 70 hens, 15 colonies of .beesy 1 .
binder, 1 mower, 1 lumber wagon, 3i
plow, 1 iron harrow, 1 disc harrow, 1
fanning mill, 1 buggy, 1 cutter, 1 set
farm harness,  1 platform .scales an4 •
numerous other articles. .  .    -
Terms of Sale:—All sums- of ££4.08
and under, Cash.   All sums over fc&afc
amount 8 months time will be given
on approved Dotes bearing 7 per cenfc,,-
interest. V.
H. R. McEonhohv -DxxrprieCoiv
W. S, Cooley, auctioneer.
DETKOIT LIVE STOCK MAKKS3N
Michigan  Central   Stock Yords, Detroit;
Jtficli.
Cattle were active at- SetroiT"
Live Stock Market, Thursdav-Maiich, 2
Quality common; prime steers and
heifers, $4 50@4 80: handy butchers,
$3 S0@450 common,$2 50@3 50:Canner3'„
cows, $x 50@2 50; Stockers and feeders,
active at $3 00® 3 90.
Milch cows, active at 30@4o! calves,
dull at $5 00(336 00.
Sheep anduambs active; quality fair:*,
prime Jambs, $4 75@4 85 mixeil
S3 50@4 25; culls, $2 50 @3 50.
Hogs, quiet; quality, poor; puime.
mediums, 3 80@3 85; Yorkers, S3>7i(£t>
3 80; pigs, S3 60@3 65; roughs, $3,25(«f;!
3 50; stags one-third off; cripples, $1 per
cwt off t'
Eeceipts: Cattle, 550: calyes, 14S"
sheep, 1652; hogs, 2500.
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