1895-11-15; Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press

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witli some mercliants in advertising their
stores to announce sales of bankrupt goods, alleging that they have
bought the goods from the assignee or receiver of some
There has been insolvent "firm in   Chicago, Detroit,   &c„
no John Stevens & co0 failure .   Inquiry at these large cities
in Betroit, therefore no-one could shows their adver-
huy their stocko tisement to be
a humbug
because the firms whom  they mention were never in existence.
Politically Speaking? we have the Clothing trade by a "large
majority." In looking our stock over for 10 and 12 years old goods, we find
a fine line of Children's Overcoats and Ulsters for 10 and 12 year old boys
which we bought last spring and winter for the fall and winter trade. We
are selling them at $1.75, $2.25 and $2.50, which is less than cost. .
(OTL*1  Fail to get our Prices on Suits, for we can Save You Money.
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12      "      Outing Flannel, fall shades—75c
Staple Check Ginghams  70c
Dress Plaid ■' , 75c
Simpson's Fancy Dress Prints 60c
Windsor " st ;t     60c
Turkey Red   " '  "      . "     60c
■ Heavy 30inch Plaid Shirting . .85c
Steven's A Crash — 72c
Everett Check Denims     .150
EvemtMno in Domestics at corresponfllnflly low prtoes tor cash onlu.
Ili   COncllls!©!!^ We feel under obligations to the people in corisid-
' oration c?. the large share of patronage we are now and have always received,
to not let'"fake" ads. circulate proiniscously without calling their attention
to-them
Notwithstanding new competitors have entered the field, yet our sales for October were
largly in excess of the same month in 594.
This increase of sales, in spite of the prevailing dullness, proves conclusively that the
people look to us for GENUINE ■ VALUES..-
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BREVITIES.
AH the stores now close at 8 p.m.
Ed. Homing, Earwell, Wednesday.
See notice of special election in another column.
Miss Emma Pettengill is "visiting
her aunt, Mrs. H. 0. Ball.
A. J. Doherty was doing business in
Detroit and Chicago this week.
"Bert," son of R. H. Jenney, has
been very sick the past week or two.
0. H. O'Donald has rented the Bee-
mer residence on north Main street
and will soon move therein.
H. 1ST. Goodenow and wife returned
to Holly, yesterday, haying been called
here by the accident which happened
to their son, Charles.
Honey thieves are getting in their
work in East Sheridan. McK. is on
the trail of some sweet-toothed parties
who visited his hives recently.
The Cosgrove brothers have made
many friends among the thoroughly
music loving people, and are the most
popular musicians with the masses,
-^travelling.
Advertised Letters—Letters remaining in the Clare post office for the week
ending Saturday, $bv. 9, '95. Persons calling for same please say''advertised:" Will Beverly, Dan Haney, Julius Jones.
Keg and Arthur Cosgrove of the
Cosgrove brothers are both gold medalists in their various musical specialties
while William Cosgrove is without an
equal in the musical noyelty line.
Seenthem at the Doherty opera house.
Harry W. Fay has a faculty of being
irresistably funny without resorting
to vulgarity. He has made the people
of two continents laugh at his funny
songs and stories. He will be with
the* Cosgroves at the Doherty opera
house.
Mrs. George Saxton died at her home
on State street, November 9, at the
age of 38 years, 1 month and 24 days.
Mrs. Saxton was born in Lowell,Mieh.,
and was married to George Saxton on
March 28,1875. She leaves a family of
four children and a husband, to mourn
her loss. She gave her heart to God
during the meetings in Clare last winter. The funeral occurred at the house
oa Tuesday afternoon, conducted by
Elder 33. ^Tatman, and the remains
werelsid'to rest in Cherry Grove cemetery.
J. C. Eockafellow, Coleman Monday.
Thos. Presley and wife have moved
to Temple for the winter.
John Giberson was at Bay City and
Lansing on legal business this week.
Mayor Kirkbride went to Chicago,
Monday, on business, to be gone till
Saturday.
Saturday's snow was bad for the
deer, facilitating the tracking of them.
Quite a number were killed Sunday
and Monday.
EC. S". MeKinnon of Sheridan husked
113 bushels of corn from one-half acre
of ground,.and challenges any one to
beat that record.
The weekly meetings of the large
class that is studying ancient history
is growing in interest. • Tuesday evening the class took up Greek history.
Hear the Cosgroves at the Doherty
opera house in their mandolin, ocarina
and silver handbell trios and quartets,
they have delighted large audiences
from ocean to ocean on both the Canadian and American sides of the line.
The frank Tucker company, which
re-organized in Clare last week, went
to Ludington, Monday. Tucker has
some good players in his troupe now
and as soon as they master their new
plays, will be able to give fine entertainments.
A grand ball will be given at the
Doherty opera house Thanksgiving eve
Hov. 27th, in the direction of which a
number of our leading citizens will
participate. Peter Mortz will be general manager, which is in itself a sufficient guaranty that everything will
be first class. The best -music in the
county has been secured.
M. F. Chamberlin, the genial P. &
P M. engineer, has been assigned to
the local freight from Evart to Saginaw, which carrys with it an advance
in salary. Thos. Sharp, who had an
engine run on the branch before the
service was reduced to one train, now
holds the engineer's seat just vacated
by Mr. Chamberlin. Tom's friends are
glad to see him back.
Are you going Horth, South, East
or West; if so, write me. I can interest any one desiring a new location to
build a home, or engage in fruit raising, or diversified farming; send a postal card giving your address, and 1
know you will be interested.    Harry
Mercer, Michigan Passenger Agent,
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Sty^
1 Fort street wests Detroit.        50-3
Bring in your tax receipts.
Cashier Sutherland was doing business in Saginaw this week.
Art. Eockafellow is about to open a
grocery and meat market at Evart.
David Kelly, sr^, of Yernon, is doing
business in Saginaw and Detriot this
week.
Miss Nellie Kellogg of Clio, was the
guest of Miss May Bicknell the first of
the week.
Miss Ettie Wilson has resumed her
school at North Bradley, which was
closed on account of sickness.
Mrs. Albert Thurston was called to
Chicago the first of the week on account of the illness of her son, Allan.
Several of the D. of B's of Clare
went to Harrison, Tuesday, to attend
the funeral of a sister member who
died at that place.
Miss Leon a and Kittie Chase went
to Marion, Monday, to remain with
their father this winter, Leona to act
as book-keeper for him.
All who attended the congregational
social at Mrs. Cunningham's, two
miles east of Clare, last Friday evening, report a very enjoyable time,
Arthur Eobinson and Chas, Strobeck
have gone to Detroit, where they have
good positions in a wooden-ware factory, similar to that in which they
have been working in this city.
Don't wait to ask us if we will take
wood on subscription, but bring it
right* along; we can use a couple of
hundred cords this winter. It takes
two stoyes to heat our office besides an
engine to fire up.
Married, Monday morning at nine
o'clock, by the Eev. Er. Eeusmann of
Midland, at the Catholic church in
Yernon, Miss Bessie McConnell,
daughter of James McConnell, and
Erank Battles, both of Yernon. The
newly married couple receive the best
wishes of a large circle of acquaintances.
Another teacher has been secured,
Miss ftina M. Greenfield of Saginaw,
to teach in our city schools. She will
take the advanced half of the kindergarten department and seats were this
week placed in the vacant room for
that purpose. Patrons of the school
will be pleased to learn of this move
on the part of the school board. Heretofore it has been almost impossible
for one teacher to handle the over 100
little tats of the kindergarten*
A new line of Plaids in choice
colorings at 10, 18 and 25c.
Great values.in all wool cashmeres and serges at 25c yard.
A line of BLACK GOODS,
ranging in price from 12i to
1.00 yard.
See our 50c Henrietta. Storm
Serge at 50c and 55c.
Elegant line of Novelty dress
goods in dress paterns. Prices
from 5-00 to 8.00 per pattern.
Eeavei Jackets at 5.00.
Boucle Jackets, 8.00 up.
osiery and Underwear
Ladies' all Wool Hose at 14c.
I7c and 25c.
Ladies'   Jersey    underwear,
fleece lined, at 21c.
Gents' heavy merino underwear at 25c.
Eleece lined at 50c.
Black wool socks at 10c
Heavy grey   '* 20c
Jersey Overshirts,    39c
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You have no objection to trading ia
the lightest and brightest salesroom
in the city,       •
Overcoats and  Ulsterso
Prices from "2.00 to 16.00.
Our 10,00 Overcoats Sb testers:.
are specially good values.
Three numbers "in m'en'^suits
that are extra for the nftmey.
All wool donMe-breastett suit
at 5,i
Black worsted suit at -§,00.
Fine  black  clay   worsteds,,
square or round cut 10.00,
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Bring along that wood.
Good new raisins, 4c lb., at the -cash
store—-Tatman.
The Cosgroves piay over 50 different
kinds of instruments,
Mr. Harry W. Fay, " the man who
has made the people of two continents
laugh," is with the Cosgroves.
Mrs. C. W. Perry returned Saturday
evening from a visit to her daughter.
Mrs. W.  K. Tasker, in Saginaw.
Township treasurers will do well to
leave their order for tax receipts at
the Sentikbl office. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
Harry Starr of Trinidad, Colo., formerly of Clare, has been dangerously
ill of mountain fever, but we now understand he is gaining.
For Sale or Exchange—40 acre farm
one quarter mile east of city limits;
will sell or exchange for house and lot*
in Clare. Enquire of JayPiper, Glare.
For Sale—A Stereopticoa or Magic
Lantern, with 75 fine views. Cost
$100; will sell for $50 cash. It is something a person can make money with
ease giving entertainments, For particulars, address Box 226, Mt. Pleasajot-,
Mich.
Mrs. Lavina Siel, wife of Henry P.
Seil, sr,, died at their home in West
Yernon last Thursday, Kov. 7th, at
8.45-a.m., after many years of suffering, aged 74 years, 10 months, and 4
days. Rev. A. H. Coors conducted tbe
service, whioh was held at the Russell
school-house on Saturday. The remains were interred in the Yernon
cemetery. Deceased was born in the
town of Rush, Monroe co., IS". Y., Dec.
25th, 1820. At the age of 9 years she
went with her parents to Maryland,
where they settled on the Antietam
river, At the age of 16 years her par-
en ts moved to this state—then a territory—settling in Utica, McComb co.,
in 1832. On Jan. 23rd, 1841, she married ST. P. Seil of Utica. They came
to Yernon 18 years ago, where they
have since resided. She was the
mother of 10 children, six of whom are
left to mourn her loss. She also has
eleven grandchildren and twelve greatgrandchildren now living, She was
an invalid for the past 16 years, during
which time she was a constant, though
patient, sufferer. She was a kind and
loving mother and left a large circle of
friends besides her aged husband who
deeply mourn her loss.
Jacob Mason was in Saginaw on business Monday.
Mrs. 3ST. Bicknell and son, Will, are
visiting in Detroi t today.
Fifteen-pound pails of jelly for 45c,
at the cash store, Tatman.
Cards are out for the marriage of
Mary R. Jefferies of Charlevoix, formerly of Olare, to Hon. Bobert R. Wilkinson, on Tuesday, November 19.
Hereafter the following signals will
be employed to indicate the location
of a fire by the blowing* of tho fire
whistle, namely.* One long blast followed by one, two or three short blasts
to denote the first, second or third
ward, as the case may be. Persons
tuining in an alarm of fire must bear
in mind to report the locality.
Miss Maretta La Dell, B.E., of the
Philadelphia school of oratory, is without doubt the most versatile elocutionist on the American stage today.
She has precisely the same stage presence as Mary Anderson, the dramatic
powers of Mojeska, together with a
keen sense of humor. She will be ono
of the attractions with the Cosgroves.
A goodly number of Rev.S.A.Long's
parishoners dropped in upon that worthy dominie and his estimable wife, *
Monday evening, unannounced.
Though thoroughly surprised they
were quick to rally and were soon making every one perfectly at home, A
very pleasant evening was passed.
Mr. and Mrs. Long were presented
with a handsome banquet lamp.
James Anthony, a well known old
gentleman who has made his home in
Clare occasionally for some years past,
was hit by the cars at the McEwan
street crossing in this city some time
ago. He brought suit against the F.
& P.M. for injuries received, and the
case came off at Monroe this week.
J. H, Galliver, David Clark, Frank
Mooney, Archie Gordanier, Richard
Northey and Godfrey Liese of this
city were in attendance at the trial as
witnesses. The Detroit Tribune says:
{-The*case was fought two day&Watxs,
Bean & Smith and W. C. Rurridge acted for the plaintiff, and Hon. Benton
Hanchett for the company. This evening the court took the case from the
jury and decided it in favor of the defendant on the greund that the acceptance by the plaintiff of certain
offers of the defendant after the accident* constituted a settlement.55
NOTICE OFSFEC1AJL EUflSTIOH
Notice is hereby given that a, special-
election -of the qualified votemu>f the
city of Clare will be held in the sevargl
wards of said city on Monday, the 2&Ui
day of November, 1895, to ^terssiae
the question as to "whether said city
shall remain incorporated, iiafier tlie
special act under which it was !ncor-.
porated and- by which It is. now governed, or whether it shall become subject to the provisions of Act jfo. 215,
Public Acts of 1805, entitled,' "Aa act
to provide for the incorporation of cities of the fourth "Class,53 Said election
in the several wards of said city will
be held at the-following places, vis:
1st ward—In the upper room of the
city hose house, 'or'old council room. :.
2d ward—In the' G. A, E.' hall.  ■
3d ward—In the lower room, of etty
building, corner Beach and oth streets.
The polls of said election■■? will fee
opened in the several wards at ihe
places named, at 7 o'clock in the forenoon and remain open until 5 o'clock
in the afternoon of said day.
2*To new registration shall be necessary for the holding of such election,
and only those whose names shall appear in- tne registration books used at
the next previous ana-gal city electioa
shall beentitled to vote at such special
election.
The proposition to be submitted will
be in the followicg* language:
For becoming reincorporated under
the general law; Yes [  ]
For becoming reincorporated under
the general law; 3So [  ] •
By order of the common council of
the city of Glare.     Jxmwn S. Ross,
Dated, Bbv, 12, -95. City Clerk.
Go to Tatman, the cash mercMiat,
for black walnuts and butter nuts, 80s
per bushel for each.
.Cure For Meadaslne
As a remedy for all forms of heE-d-*
ache Electric Bitters has proved to
be the yery best. It effects a permanent cure and the most dreaded habit*-*
ual sick headaches yield to its influence. We urge all who are afflieted to
procure a bottle, and give this remedy
a fair trial. In cases of habitual -constipation Electric Bitters cures by
giving the needed tone to the bowels*.
and few cases long resist the ■ use of
this medicine Try it once. ' Large
bottles only fifty cents at MBsseli?s;
drag store.
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