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CLAEE, MICH., FEIDAY, JUNE 5, 1896.
New Series:   Yol. 4, No. 28
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made or you old set repaired, call on   LOUIS   HEM,  at .our
Marness Making and Repairing department.   We have a large stock
of goods in the Saddlery line.
jk We are desirous of Closing out all our Spring and
!*# Summer Suits and Pants' Cloths to make r oom for
trie large fall and winter stock I have ordered,
wriicli will be here in August.
Prices 'way down and satisfaction guaranteed.
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SCHOOL COLUMN.
[Edited hy E. D. Paimer, Glare, county commissioner of schools. Teachers and others
are invited to contribute school reports,
school items and matters of educational interest for this column. Such items should he
sent direct to the Editor of this Paper.]
The commissioner was pretty busy
visiting schools during May, hence no
school column. He expects to be on
the go through June, but will try to
find time to send in a few notes for
this column each week.
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We do not think there is a teacher
in the county, except those who will
be away attending summer schools,
but will be present at the institute in
August at Clare.
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It is gratifying to note the number
of teachers wbo are planning to take
a course of study this summer, either
in a • 'summer school" or in private.
The most of the teachers who will go
away to study intend to take courses
at Big Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, or Saginaw.
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At present it looks as though there
would be a scarcity of qualified teachers in Clare county to begin school
work this fall. This dearth is due to
several causes. One of them is the
provision in the school law of 1893,
that no teacher should receive more
than three third-grade certificates.
Several teachers are nearing the limit
and will not attempt to get a second
grade certificate, though many are
working hard for one. Another cause
of the scarcity is explained in the fact
that at the March, 1S95, examination
there were 34 applicants, of whom 31
passed, while at the March, 1896, examination, there were only 12 applicants, of whom four passed.
The following schools closed this
week for summer  vacation:    Grant
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township, district No. 4, Asa Aldrich,
teacher; No. 5, Arthur Johnson,teacher; No. 6, Maivina Glass, teacher. In
Wintertield township, district No. 1,
Jennie Holmes, teacher: No. 2, Myra
Hodkinson, teacher. T. U, Fuller's
school at. Dover closed last week, and
also Mrs. C. E, Linabury's school, district No. 2. in Hayes township.
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The commissioner has this week sent
out examination questions for pupils
in all grades. The papers are not to
be returned to him except for 8th
grade. These questions will aid the
teachers in grading their pupils by
indicating the work that should be
covered by each grade.
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Several schools took quite an interest this spring in beautifying the
school grounds. Among them we note
the Herriek school in Shetridan, grading and tree planting. The school
planted 48 trees! Think of that, ye
school ma'ams and school men who
think it. too much work to plant one
tree! The school planted also nine
rosebushes, three lilacs, two flowering
almonds and twelve different annuals.
The teacher, pupils and patrons all
took part. At Winterfleld Center,
Miss Holmes, teacher, the school
stands in a beautiful natural grove.
This spring the ground was cleared of
logs and grubbed, and a neat fence
built. The district will continue the
work by grading the grounds. When
the work is completed (and a new
school-house built) there will be no
pleasanter school in the state, In tne
McKinley district, Grant and Sheridan
fractional, the grounds have been
graded and will be very nice when
seeded and trees are. planted. The
pupils in district No. 3, Sheridan,Miss
Thurston, teacher, planted several
trees. The Randall school, Grant
township, already has a nice grove of
trees started. It is a pleasant spot.
The Pratt school, same township, took
some interest in Arbor Day. There
are quite a number of other schools
that with very little trouble could be
made much more attractive and homelike.
The next teachers' examination will
be held at Farwell, June 18th and 19th.
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The school commissioner has a pretty good chance to study local geography in his travels. Week before
last it was Summerfield and Winter-
field, last week Hamilton, Franklin
and Hayes, this week Sheridan
and Grant, and next week it will be
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A Slight  Difference.
She—"Is it true that you wouldn't
itop playing poker to eat?"
He—''Not exactly. But frequently «f-
ter playing p«ker I stop eatinc"
MURDER OR SUICIDE?
AN   OLD   MAN     OF   FROST   TOWNSHIP
FOUND DEAD YESTERDAY MORNING.
Special to The Sentekgei..
Harrison, June 4,1896.
An old man named Oliver N. King
was found dead in an old building 8
miles north of Harrison in Frost township, this morning. He sat in an upright position when found, with his
back against the wall. In his right
hand he held a large revolver. He was
first discovered bv his son who lives
near by the building and with whom
the old man resides. George Cole of
Upton just brought word to Pros. Att'y
Quinn. He gave no other information
as he made no examination for wounds
or cause for death, anymore than can
be seen without touching the man's
body. At this writing, Sheriff Brown
and Pros. Att'y Quinn, who went to
the place, have not yet returned.
King had no money or property, and
probabilities are that it is suicide.
PROHIBITION  BOLTERS.
CHAIRMAN  SAM'L DICKIE ADDRESSES
THE   PROHIBITIONISTS   OF   MICHIGAN
ON   THAT   SUBJECT.
The Sentinel has received a letter
from Mr. Samuel Dickie, chairman of
the national prohibtion committee, requesting that we publish the following
notice. As the Sentinel belieyes in
fair play to all, and doubting whether
the party organ of this city will give
it publication, decided'to comnly with
the request.
To all Michigan prohibitionists:
At the national convention held in
the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
May 27th and 28th, a number of persons
who have heretofore acted with that
party, beicg^ dissatisfied with the convention's refusal to commit itself to the
free silver policy, withdrew therefrom,
and in a subsequent meeting of the
bolters, took preliminary steps forthe
organization of a new party. What
may be the course of the Michigau
prohibition state committee with
reference to this subject remains to be
seen. It is, however, the purpose of
the national committee of the prohibition party to see to it that in any
event our organization is maintained in this state,and that a straight out
prohibition ticket for state officers
shall be nominated, together with
presidential electors supporting the
nominees of the Pittsburgh convention
Joshua Leyering of Maryland, and
Hale Johnson of Illinois.
The object of this announcement is
to call the attention of Prohibitionits
throughout the state to the importance of carefully guarding the integrity of of the party organization.
Should it become necessary so to do,
the national committee will issue a
call for a state convention to be held
in the near future for the purpose of
putting in nomination presidential
electors and candidates for the various
state officers.
Throughout the nation at large we
purpose to push the most vigorous
prohibition campaign that has ever
been known in our history, and we
have every reason to believe that the
month of November will witness a
gratifying and encouraging increase in
our vote.
Samuel Dickie,
Chairman national prohibition com.
THE COUNTRY PAPER.
He was getting home from business—he a merchant well to do—
The wheels of the electric car were throwing
sparks of blue,
And around him were acquaintances,who/where
they stood or sat,
By look, or word, or gesture, were inviting him
to chat. .
Bnt quite ignoring all of them, except to bow
and smile
"When hailed by someone at the door or just
across the aisle,
He read with boyish eagerness, while speeding
o'er the street,
The poorly printed pages of a little country
sheet.
He read of Tom Jones' enterprise in adding to
his barn,
And learned that "Solomon Huddleson has got
a bran-new yarn;"
That "Aunty Simpkins gave a tea," that "crops
are pretty good,"'
And that 'Ab Bailey came to town and brought
a load of wood."
Well, yes; these things are trifles, perhaps, to
you and me—
To him they were reminders of fthe times that
used to be;
And from his busy city life he glances hack
with joy
To see the town that circumscribed his doings
as a boy.
Each poorly printed paragraph upon the homely
sheet
Presents a scene familiar or a friend he. used to
meet;
And maybe you can tell it by the smiles that
quickly come—
There's mention of his mother and the other
"folks at home."
Men wander far for fortune, and find it, too, and
yet,
The farm and slothful village and its folks they
ne'er forget;
And there's not a thing in city life which greater
joy can give
Than the little country paper printed where
they used to live.
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Fnll yard wide; soft,.fine, even thread.
Jnst one foale? on hand.    Price, "by the*
yard or piece while it lasts, 5c
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5 dozen very heavy All Linen Towels.
Size 20 by 40 inches. These are selling
fast at 15 c. *
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An assorted lot of Bed Spreads, slightly
soiled.   . Regular 75c.  and  85c.  goods
will close out at 62|c.
TABLE OIL CLOTH.
. We bought heavily of Table Oil Cloths
when they were cheap, now yon reap
the benefit.    Best grade at 126.
SHOES.
Small lot of Ladies' Button Shoes, closing out at 85c.
CHENILLE  CURTAINS.
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Large assortment.    $2.50 to $7 per palrr;' 1;
DAVY   & COMPANY^
DRY GOODS,     CLOTHING,      CARPETS,      SHOES.
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MEMORIAL DAY.
THE SACRED DAY  APPROPRIATELY
OBSERVED IN CLARE.
One and thirty years ago last Saturday the great and bloody struggle for
the Union ended, and those heroes,
after bearing the brunt of battle and
passing through the terrible privations for the salvation of their country's unity, returned once more to the
peaceful pursuits from which their
beloved country's danger had called
them to arms.   •
Alas, how many who so cheerfully
left all- to follow the Star Spangled
Banner in the sacred cause fell in the
shock of battle. But they as well as
the surviving patriots will ever beheld
in grateful remembrance by all true-
hearted Americans and their powress
herosim, and patriotism serve as glorious examples to each succeeding generation.
Decoration Day's annual observance
most aptly keeps our memory fresh
to the great obligations we are under
to the brave fellows in recognition of
whom the day is set apart, and it is
gratifying to note that in this city
due respect was shown the memory of
the departed heroes. Most of the
business places were closed for a length
of time and the citizens joined in
procession behind the veteran members of the Hancock Post of the G. A.
R. in their march to the cemetery.
There was a total absence of the usual
"holiday" scenes which have heretofore given the day the aspects of a 4th
of July celebration. This is decidedly as it should be; it is memorial day,
and as such should be kept.
Arriving at the cemetery, the veterans formed at the--Soldiers' Monument
and solemn ceremonies followed, after
which salutes were fired,
The return march was made in same
order and the old soldiers broke ranks
at their hall on Main street.
After dinner a meeting was held at
the opera house which was well attended. Stirring addresses were given
by Captain Gardner, Adjt„CoaleyJ Eev.
Choate, Elder Tatman and Eev. S. A.
Long.
Old Slander Refuted.
"We 'uns use jes' as much water,"
said -the indignant Keniuekian, "as
ttifey do anywher's else—fur baptizinV
wanted—A Fool Killer. £
The astute police of Hoboken, N, J.„
saw Louis Weininger hug his wife ha
the dining room of his coffee house,an«!
arrested Louis and his wife, mother
and sister, and kept thein in a station
house all night. They continued to-
pester Louis, and tfcree weeeks elapsed:
before he got a chance "before a jury
and was acquitted. The plea of the
police was that he had advertised for
girl waiters, and that he was keeping
a disorderly house. What they need in
Hoboken is the Fool Killer at the head
of the police for a day or two, w,itli unrestricted powers.
There are more miiscles in the tail
of a rat than in a human hand.
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