1897-12-17; Clare Sentinel

              Established 1878.
LAKE, MIOH.,;FRIDAY DEC. 17, 1897*
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77/£ KLONDIKE.
Auqust Behrndt of This Oity
Talks Entertainingly of his
Trip to Alaska.
Indescribable Hardships—Millions in Gold
Alt Glasses and Kinds of Men—Women,
too, and They Wear  Pantaloons.
On the 10th of August of this year,
August Behrndt of Clare left for the
Klondike. Mr. Behrndt went by the
way of Seattle, Washington, which
city he left ou the 24 day of August,
arriving at Skaguwa, Alaska, which
is about 1000 miles from Seattle, on
the 31 day of the same month.
Tho distance from Skaguwa to the
Klondike is about 600 miles. Mr.
Behrndt and his four companions
started afc once for fche Klonkike, going by White's pass or Skaguwa trail.
This route they afterwards found to
be the yery worst one they could have
chosen. After they bad been out
about 18 days they lost their six horses
aud nearly the whole of their outfit,
wbicb was washed away by high
water caused by glazier slides from
the mountains. Just imagine, if you
can, how you would have felt in thafc
northern country, thousands of miles
from bome and Mentis, with nearly
every necessity of life gone and with
more men and horses lying dead
along the trail than you could count.
Do you desire fco go to the Klondike?
Are you willing to leave home and
every dear tie. to sacrifice your own
life, perhaps, for this gold, which
might buy pleasure'Tor a time, but
never peace and happiness?
After the washout the party gathered
together what little there was remaining. Three of. the party took
just enough to get them back to
Skaguwa,*while to tlie other two was
every thing else and they started on
again for tbe Klondike. Whether
they eyer reached fcheir goal, or
they perished bv the wa}', is not
known.
Mr. Behrndt was entirely without
mo-ins when he returned to Skaguwa
1 •'• -uceeeded in working his passage
l- < to Seatth. From the former
yi.ee it would have taken many weeks
to gefc money from home. Mr. Behrndfc
arrived in Clare lasfc week Thursday, having stopped in Chicago, where
he bas business intrests, on his way
home.
Mr. Behrndfc says thafc no person
should think of going to fche Klonkike
with less than from $800 to $1,000,
and a supply of provisions that will
last at least a year and a half. A proper outfit will weigh about a ton and
ifc will cost about the whole of $800 to
get it packed over.    The Chilkoot
pass or Dyea trail are the best overland routes. By starting in the spring
the whole of tbe distance to Dawson
City might be made by boat up fche
Yukon river and this is probably tbe
cheapest/ and hest way.
About one to five miles per day can
be made by fche overland routes, > and
you have to travel a total of 20 to 40
miles to make tbat muoh of a gain,
on account of retracing your steps so
many times.
Wages in the Klondike are from $15
to $20 a day working on claims, but
you furnish your own grub. That's
the sticker,
As to the climate, the summers are
about as they are "here, In winter
the thermometer registers sometimes
40 to 50 degrees below zero, but thafc
is nofc minded more than 20 degrees
below zero in Michigan. The atmosphere there is very dry, -
In Juneau, which is about 100 miles
this side or Skaguwa, the squaws dress
in silks and.satins and it is common
■to hear an Indian say he made fcwo
thousand or three thousand dollars,
packing goods into the Klondike.
Tnere are Jots of women too, in that
land of gold. Young and beautiful
brides who have left tbe paternal roof
to cast their lots wifch their husbands
in pursuit of fortune. There issome-
thiog else they cast, too, and that is
the skirt. Don't even wear bloomers,
bufc jusfc common.men's pants. There
are all kinds of people there from all
walks in life—young men, old men,
doctors lawyers, preachers—bufc not;
one in an hundred is an experienced miner. Every man for himself, but theft is unknown. There are
spinsters there, too, but they don't
remain long in that 'state. That is,
tbe spinster state.
The gold is gotten by digging the
ground in winter (water prevents' do-
ins this in summer) and the earth
carried to a high elevation. In summer the gold is washed from the earth
which was dug during the preceding
winter. The earth is so solidly frozen
that huge fires have to be built before
the earth can be shoveled. The gold
lies mixe-l in the earth like broken
peas. And there are nuggets the size
of goos * eggs, and larger.
One fine thing aboufc Alaska .is fche
abundance of wood and streams of
pure water which cime trickling
down the mountain sides. Where the
country is leyel vegetables can be
raised. There is yerv little game along
the trails or in the Klondike.
Mr. Behrndt says he may return to
Alaska and if he does will take his
family with him. He says all that is
necessary is to have a good constitution and enough money to get plenty
of provisions packed over the mountains by the Indians.
For Sale Cheap Fob Cash one
bay draft horse, Weight 1700, 9 years
old; also two small horses. Call afc the
Parrish liyery barn.
POSTING T HE BOOKS.     |
In accordance with custom Tjhe
Sentinel herewith makes its annual
request for patrons, to square up so far
as nossible that books may be balanc-
ed, Our farmer friends are having-va
touch of gooc* times and should sujt
forget their friend, the local papkr.
Do not, wait for statement, but forward by money order, ehecK or dr»ffc
or call in person wibh what you can
spare, resting assured the remittances, however small, will be appreciated.
.Respectfully, The Publishers. •
SOME ANCIENT NEWS.
We have the largest stock of hand and machine
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made harnesses in the city and we ask you to call
and see us when in need of anything in our line
We make our goods all right and will not be undersold hy any one anywhere.    'iNTough said.
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The time for blankets and robes is here
and we have a fine line for stable and street. Our
stock is a large one and we are offering them at
greatly reduced prices to make them move.
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utters, Sleighs and all
kinds of Agricultural
Implements.
OOdlB
Wo publish tbe following items
from the Olare Press of 18 years ago.
They will be read with more interest
now than then. A. F. Goodenough
was the editor.
Tbe F, & P. M. surveying party-
arrived in Clare Wednesday, and proceeded to Budd Lake Thursday. Tho
road is to be extended to the new
county seat immediately. T
Littieflelds are killing Prosecuting
Attorney Casterlin's game chickens
again. Those fowls can't crow over
there, you know, and should be taught
a lesson.
Mr.,James Hay owns a beautiful
piece of ground a few rods from the
depot, on the hill, just over into Isabella county* Mr. Hay could handhis
name and fame down to posterity,1 if
he felt so inclined, by platting that
land into a oity.
Mr, E. L. Pratt and family have
returned from Farwell to Olare. Mr.
Pratt is havini/ an unusually serious
time of late. He lost an eye some
time since, and now he is just recoyer-
intr from the measles, which has left
him partially deaf. He has the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
C. W. Perry, Esq.. is laying the
foundation of future greatness, He
has bought him a farm, and is sparking a girl. By the time tbe farm is
chopped and logged, he will have
plowed deep enpugh into the lady's
heart, and expects to move into and
occupy both places at the same time.-
Bill Chard, the celebrated hunter
and trapper, came into town the other
day looking so strange as t0'afcti%5fc
special attention. He had on a queer
sort of a rig, like, unto Joseph's coat
of many colors, and it was coyered
partially over with a queer substance.
It wasn't bair, nor fur, nor wool. A
close inspection showed what ivas the
matter with Bill—he had become a
mossback.
County Treasurer Roekafellow paid
a visit to the Capitol this week, and
as an ex-officer of the legislature, was
accorded the privilege of the floor,
On Thursday evening he visited the
Asylum at Flint, where an investigation is pending relative to a religious controversy between tho catholics
and profcestants. Senator Cochrane
has charge of tbe investigation, and
will unquestionably strengthen matters out forthe hest interests of the
State,
resolution of thanks.     -   -
At a meeting of the members of the
O ■'"/regational c'<"<-"h. held May 11,
the following preamuie and resolution
was passed:
Whereas, II. Lamb, of Glare, Michigan, has kindly and gratuitously cast
a bell for the Congregational church
of Clare.
Resolved, that a yote of thanks be
rendered him for the same, and a copy
of the preamble and resolution be
published in the Clare Press, and a
copy of said paper be furnished bim.
E. D. Wheaton.
Dame Rumor Says
—There'll be a cold time in the
Klondike tonight.
—It is Hinted there will beat least
one holiday wedding—the principals
being well-known people.
—A new scheme has been discovered
for whiskey barrels. Ifc is proposed
to line them wifch aluminum. While
they are about it perhaps it might be
in line to suggest that the stomachs
of the people who drink the stuff be
similarly treated.
MONEY-SAVING LOCALS.
Go to Tatman's for 5c candy.
Candies and  nuts of all   kinds afc
Tafcman-s for Christmas.
Any of VanBrunfc & Son's homemade candies afc 10c per Ib.
Fine cut tobacco at * VanBrunt &
Son's at 20c per lb.   Try it.
Boy Wanted.—A boy can have an
opportunity to go to school and pay
for his board by doing chores.—Id-
quire of Fred Stanley, Clare,   lt-pd.
Lost, Sunday, Dec. 12, a side-comb,
mounted with sterling silyer. The
article was a present and tlie owner
would he thaukful for the return of
same,   Leave at this office.
Ladies, you will save money by attending Mrs. F. M. Davidson's clearing sale, Pattern hats or hats made
to your order at a much lower figure
than you have beeu paying.
' "That's a good job; I'm well pleased
wifch it," said a local business man to
whom we delivered, a job of printing
last Tuesday, And that's the verdict
of all Who get their printing done here.
Do you realize that here you will find
one of thebest equipped little printing
offices in the state? Well, it is a fact.
We like to do good printing —we take
pride in ifc. (live us a Mai order once.
We will please y*ou in price, too-
GIFT
Will   find in   our  store  a desirable
collection of useful holiday gifts.
WHAT YOU WILL FINDll^^ a Close Margin and
we can save you money whether your purchases are much or little.
JfBMty. JeanJA-ercAicfs.
Nowhere else will you find the variety that is shown here. Hundreds of dozeus
for you to select from, most of them new, fresh goods  specially selected for
the holiday trade and just placed on sale.
HERE ARE J\ FEW SPECIALS.
Children's fancy printed borders lc.
Children's fairy handkerchiefs fast colors 5c each.
Ladies' muslin handker chiefs with silk
embordered corner, scalloped and
hemmed borders, worth 5c straight,
our price 3 for 10c.
Special lot of 25 dozen ladies fine muslin
handkerchiefs, handsomely embordered in four corners, scalloped edge,
10c value, at 5c each.
An endless variety of new and choice
styles in hemstiched and embordered
Swiss handkerchiefs at 10c, 12-Jc,.
15c, 18c, 25c, 50c.
Men's Handkerchiefs,
In muslin, hemstiched 5c and 10c.
In fine linen hemstitched 3 widths borders L8c and 25o.
In silk, plain and initials,  25c and 50c.
Kid Gloves
Make a most acceptable Christmas gift.
This department is now at its  best.
We can give you any size in all  the
popular colorings.
Here are a few prices.
Imogene, 5 Foster hooks,  SI* 00. -
Henrietta, 5 Foster hooks, $1.50.
Rupert, .2 clasp, cable seams, SI. 00.
Stamped Linens.
In new and novel designs. Tray
cloths, doilies, splashes, scarfs, sofa
pillows, etc.
Ladies' Neckwear.
New styles in net and   chiffon in  string
and made up ties, 29c. 50c. $1.00, $1.50.
Table Linen and Towels.
Present your table with a new set of linen
for Christmas dinner.
We are showing a complete line in bleached linen at *50c to Si. 50 a yard, most
of them have napkins to match.
Unbleached linens at 25c to 75c a yard.
Special values in fine towels at 25c and
50c each.
Men's Nobby Neckwear.
This is an imported line, just now, lots of
tecks, puffs, bows,  clubs,  niade from
* sdecial  picked   designs    at  25c,   50c
and 75c.
Men's Gloves and Mittens.
Fine wool gloves and mittens, "Lamb
Knit," the most durable wool goods
made at 25c and 50c
Men's Mocha gloves and mittens SI, §1.50.
OHURGH.LODGEAND SOCIETY
Events That Haue Passed or Will Come
to Pass.
The Ladies' Union will meet on
Friday, Dec. 24, with Mrs. H. O. Ball,
on west 5th street.
Wednesday, Dec. 22, is the date for
nomination of officers for LaTosca
hive, No. 170. L.O.T.M. All members
arerequested to be present.
All members of the Bathbone Sisters
are requested to be present Friday
night, Dec. 24fcb, Nomination of
officers will take place on that date.
One of the pleasing features of the
musical part of the services ao the
Congregational church last Sunday
evening, was the cornet solo by L. C.
Johnson of Detroit;.
Thursday, .Friday and Saturday of
this week will be observed in the
Catholic church as ember days—days
of feasting and abstenance from flesh
meat, The ember days mark the beginning of each of the four seasons
of the year, and ifc is afc this time that
the priests are usually ordained. In
the spring ember days God's blessing
is asked for the fertility of the earth;
in summer for the preservation of the
fruits of the fields, and in autumn
when the haryest is ripe, and in winter
when it is sheltered, a sacrifice of
thanks is offered up by fasting and
prayer,	
As Others See Us.
Marion Dispatch' The Clare Sentinel is five years old, a credit to its
town, party'and publisher.
Evart Review: The Clare Sentinel has just passed the fifth mile
post on its career, and is a good paper,
always* on speaking terms with thrift
and enterprise.
Shepherd Republican: The Clare
Sentinel has just rounded up its
fifth year, arid starts in on the sixth
newsier and better than ever before,
and thafc is saying a good deal, as The
Sentinel has always been an excellent
paper,
Mb. Pleasant T.imes: The Clare
Sentinel was five years old last Friday. Ifc is ably edited and filled with
good live local uews. We congratulate
Bro. Jeff eries upon the success of his
sheet, and hope that his prosperity
may continue.
, Goto Tatman's for shoes, rubbers
ahd slippers for Christmas. He has
the largest stock.
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When Ordering
Your Clothing
Order where you can get
'Latest and Most
U^> Correct Styles
For Little rvjoney.
*«** We have the only flrst-class and correct fashion report-
in Clare county. + Although Clay Worsteds have advanced one-flfh, or 20 percent, we have a large stock of
them ab prices lower than ever.
+++*To Our Customers—Why go to church or anywhere
else with your trowsers all bagged out ac the knees, when
we will press them Free Gratis for you? -*• We want
your orders and will make big inducements in the way of
prices and good workmanship, to get them.
J, H. WILSON,
The Merchant Tailor.
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The 15th Annual Meeting
of fche citizens of Clare and vicin
ity at White's Jewelry store will
be held  during the  month of
December, for the purpose of
Selecting beautiful and  appropriate gifts for Christmas.
Larger Preparations
than ever before.
ALL ARE INVITED.
Your eyes will be treated te
some of the daintiest designs
In Clocks known to tbe trade;
pnger-riDgS from the besc manufacturers 5 good watches cheap
ahd vou will find the whole collection, of the latest and best
goods the world ^ affords.
Ifc will cost nothing to attend the meeting unless you
take a share ia the gifts. We-
urge no one to buy. Our goods-
are our best salesmen.
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