1896-01-24; Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press

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CLAKE, MICH., EKIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1896.
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jGHOOIL  column.
f'Edited "by E. B. Palmes, Clare, county com-
laissioner of schools. Teachei'S and others
are invited to contribute school reports,
school items and matters of educational inter-
°est for this column. Such items should be
seat direct to the Editor of this Paper.];
Ho, for tbe Association!
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Hear tbe bells jingle 1
See tbe teachers coming I
February 7th and Stb.   "Remember !
The prospects for tbe county T.A.
lit Glare, Feb. 7th and Stb, are magnificent. It will be a sleighride convention, unless old Boreas plays us a bad
trick. All teachers and "bis boys and
/girls" from all over tbe county are
| ioming in big sleigbloacls. and for two
"days Glare will have to surrender.
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The program for tbe T.A. is in process of evolution. A reception (perhaps) Thursday evening. Session all
day Friday. Address Friday evening
by Prof" «M. O. Graves, principal of the
Petoskey formal school, and a half-
day session Saturday. County Commissioners Miss Mill (Midland), Bellinger (Isabella), and Allen (Osceola)
are''expected to be present and take
part in the work of the association.
Also, Superintendents Downs (Far-
well), liinabury (Harrison), and Hutchison (Clare) and their entire forces of
teachers.
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The attendance at the coming association is going to be something exceptional. Every teacher wc have
seen—and we have seen'a good number
—has promised to come, rain or shine.
" Tbe teacher that stays away will be
. very lonesome.
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Prof. G. E. Linabury of the Harrison
shhnnis. intends to take his teachers,
• »tb»-r teachers,'an«'5 f^.ny of his high
school young people in two or three
big sleigh-loads. JVbn't it be a mag-
' ficent sleigh-ride if the snow holds
out ? Apply to hi m for reserved seats.
Come early and avoid the rush.
The program will be announced next
week, but-here is a sample of the
feast: "Language in primary (first
four) grades," "How.to use the reading charts," "Oral geography, "The
Commissioner—from a teacher's standpoint." "Tbe.teacher—from the Commissioner's stand-point,"—in which
be gets a chance to air bis views—
"Vertical writing, pro and con," ^Calisthenics and school games," "Eighth
grade graduates of the country school."
School officers and others are most
cordially invited to attend at least
a part of the sessions and see whether
it pays to let teachers get together.
You will be richly repaid for your
time.
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Directors who have not copies of the
latest school laws should send to the
Superintendent of Public Instruction,
Lansing, for one.
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The Co. Commissioner is stirring up
the schools throughout the country in
;the matter of language and letter
writing. He asks every teacher in
the county to send to him at Clare before Feb. 1st, a language letter from
every member of tbe 2ndj 3rd, 4th and
5th grades under bis or her charge, the
ietters to be on paper of uniform size
and addressed to the Commissioner.
The letters are not to be folded, but
all of the same grade or school to be
sent in a rolled bundle, so they can be
bouncl-.by the.Commissioner in convenient form and kept on file. This, work
will be repeated about once a term so
that the progress the schOcls are making in writing, composition, etc.. can
be determined by comparison. The
sehools doing good work will be honorably mentioned in this school column.
This-work will be extended to include
the 8th grades.
Teachers : Brush up on local geography. . Become- familiar with the
section, township and county. Be
able to describe the 40's in a section as
a sailor "boxes*' the "compass. Then
locate the sections in a township by
number. Locate your school-house
and nearest village by sections. When
you have it well learned teach it to
your grades down to the third. Do it
before you teach them to bound Pata-
. gonia.
TWO  PICTURES.
, Fibst Picture :  Pleasant country
^road. school-house on the corner. Two
\r- three old stumps in the school-yard
and several unsightly "cradle-knolls."
A couple of men and a team could
make a wonderful change in the looks
of things. ]S"o shade trees. Enter
the hall-way: half the coat-hooks have
been broken off and a number of boys'
caps lie where the owners had thrown
them when they came in from recess.
In one end of the entry is a bench and
I a water-pail, and the floor is almost
flooded with the water thor.e same
I boys spilled there in their squabble
over tlie dipper on their way into the
school-house. Go inside. A class has
been called which goes to its place on
the front seats with a noisy, shambling gait. The teacher, book in hand,
i begins asking questions, referring always to'the book, keeping a finger on
the line so that she may not lose her
place as she stops to answer some
question from the back part of the
room, or call to order some little fellow
near the front whose play has become
annoying, because he hasn't a thing
to do. 'There is nothing on the board
for tbe little folks to copy or work at,
but up there in the corner of the room
and within easy reach of a broom are
several large cobwebs. Back of the
stove is a litter of ashes and fine chips,
and along the outside aisle is a carpet
of scraps of paper. One map is banging slant-wise on the wall. One window curtain has lost its usefulness and
is suspended by a corner only. A few
sprays of antiquated evergreens adorn
(?) one wall, placed there, no doubt,
by some previous teacher and still
cherished by the children as mementos
of a happier time.
Second Picttjke : School grounds
well graded Clusters of .shade trees
in the corners. Plenty of coat-hooks
in the hall-way and every cap on a
hook. ]£o water on the floor—pail
isn't there in the ball-way as a temptation. Inside, curtains and maps
all right. Cobwebs? $Tone. Plenty
of work on the board for little folks
who are all busy as bees. There is the
quiet hum of industry. TSTo ashes or
chips on the floor. No paper, either,
but there is a neat box in the corner
to catch the waste scraps, i^o clatter
when the classes change. One class
comes as another goes to the same
quiet signals of 1, 2, 3, both marching
quietly at the same time with heads
erect. The recitation is a bright and
breezy conversation between teacher
and pupils, who are on excellent terms
with one another. S"o scolding or
shaip rebuke for errors. Praises frequent ; reproof rare; encouragement
always.
Fellow teacher, do you see yourself
or a glimpse of yourself in either of
these pictures ?
BIEB BY THE RO ABSIBE*
C.   WILLIAMS   SUCCUMBS
TO HEART DISEASE
AT   TWO   HARBORS,   MINNESOTA.
WAS A WELLKNOWN  FORMER
ENT OF CLARE.
RESID-
CRUSffl)   BY LOGS.
WILLIAM LYNCH, FORMERLY OF CLARE
MEETS WITH A HORRIBLE DEATH
AT TWO HARBORS, MINN.
LINGERED IN AGONY  SEVERAL  DAYS-
Two Harbors Iron News, January
17th: Wm. Lynch, employed at Merrill & Ring's camp east of this village,
met with a fatal accident Saturday
last. A log wjiich had been loaded on
a sled extended too far forward, and a
chain was attached to snake it back
with a team. Lynch, while adjusting
the chain, leaned over so far that his
head was between the log and' one
alongside, when a movement of the
team caused the log to roll, catching
his head and pinching it fearfully. He
was brought to this village, and sent
to St, Luke's hospital, Duluth. At
first the reports favored his recovery,
but the terrible injury he bad-received
finally proved fatal.
Law and Order League.
A special meeting of the above society was held on Tuesday, Elder Coors
presiding. The meeting was called
for the purpose of enabling tbe saloon
keepers to meet the league and the
prosecuting attorney and to arrive, if
possible, at a positive understanding,
the league taking the firm position
that the liquor dealers must obey the
law to the letter, otherwise rigorous
prosecution would follow all offences.
Eetween 30 and 40 members of the
league were present. The following
saloon keepers attended: G. W. Dawson, James Duncan, John Husted,
Oliver Beemer and J. W. Calkins.
The president in an earnest opening
speech made known the exact stand
taken by the league. Pros. Atty Quinn
said that after receiving such notice,
as above mentioned, the saloon keeper
who violated thela^ would be prosecuted by him to theJfull extent of the
law. J. F. Tatjian, Sec'y.
We copy the following from the Two
Harbors Iron News, of January 17tb,
kindly sent us by Frank Alger. Deceased bad may friends in this community who will be saddened to learn
of his sudden end. .
Sunday evening last, Joe C. Williams,
book-keeper and sealer at Merrill &
Ring's lumber camp, thirteen miles
east of this village, left his home here
to walk to the camp. Monday forenoon at about eleven o'clock, an employe of the camp, while en route to
this village, found.his body at the side
of the road about one mile from the
camp. Tbe remains were brought
here. Coroner Budd made an examination. The indication being conclusive that he had died from heart failure
and nothing suggested foul play, no
inquest was held. He was a member
of the Knights of Pythias, which
order took charge of tbe remains.
Undertaker Brown prepared them for
burial, and the following morning,
after brief services-'at his home, they
were expressed to Averill, Mich.
Deceased came to Two Harbors last
fall with the Meredith & Ring ouftt,
bringing his family with him that
they might be near his place of work.
In December they went house-keeping in the Smith-Snyder block. Sunday morning he walked from tbe camp
to the village to ascertain the condition of young Lynch who was injured
the previous morning. He was subject to heart trouble and the overexertion of his second long tramp,
coupled with his previous anxiety
about Lynch, probably brought on the
fatal attack. He would have deferred
bis return until Monday morning but
the foreman was absent, and he felt
it incumbent on himself to return and
look after the work. The marks in
the snow where he had dragged himself indicattd that some time had
elapsed between the a ttack and death.
He was 42 years of age, and is highly
spoken of by acquaintances. He possessed the confidence of his employers
and fellow-workmen. He leaves a
wife and four children. Mrs. Williams'
ordeal-has been one of profound sorro n
and to her and to her little flock we
trust that the hand which temperstbe
wind to the shorn lambs will keep
them safe in its protecting grasp.
When found, a dog was lying on the
body. It refused to move until clubbed
off. The dog was one which formerly
belonged to tbe Brophy family here,
but was given to the camp. It had returned to its former home and
Williams stopped and got it, and was
ta'king it back to the camp with him.
That the body was found early in
the day, and no notice thereof given,
is evident. .When he left here
Williams had in his pockets $35 in
cash and a watch, belonging to Lynch
which had been left in his care. They
were not on his remains. Their absence^ does not indicate foul .play, but
a robbery of the remains.
An Enjoyable Evening.
The entertainment given under the
auspices of the John Q. Look.and Zen-
obia lodges at the residence of Mr. W.
Wolsky, on Wednesday evening was
a very successful one. A very large
company filled the handsome suite
of rooms to overflowing. A programme consisting of vocal and instrumental music and recitation was
contributed to by the following : Mrs.
Wolsky, Mrs. Galliver. Mrs. G. Reed,
Mrs. Chapman, Miss Alberta Long.
Miss Edith De Yost, Misses Maud
and/Wmnie Rhoades and Raleigh and
Clark Giberson. Each feature of the
program was rendered with much
artistic merit and received from an
appreciative audience generous applause. The quartet arranged and instructed by Mrs. De Vogt-rendered
their song in a manner very flattering
to their instructress At the conclusion of the program, supper was announced by W.P., Mr. Galliver, which
proved to be both appetising and excellent. A collection amounting to
upwards of $16, was taken and handed
over to the O.E.S. in aid of the organ
fund. It was nearing the hour of
midnight when the company dispersed
everyone agreeing that the time had
passed all too swiftly and that the evening had been one of the most agreeable of their lives. Great credit is due
the ladies of the Zenobia chapter and
to Mr. H. Galliver, Dr. Burric* and
Mr. Wolsky for the grand success of
the evening's entertainment.
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ELOPED WITH  HER.
ARTHUR   CHERRY OF   SHERIDAN,   DID
WITH HIS   EMPLOYER'S 14-YEAB-OLD
DAUGHTER,
NO   TRACE   OF   THE   RUNAWAYS.
Sheridan township is all excitement.
Dan Courtney came to Clare Wednesday and informed Deputy Sheriff Parrish that his 14-year-old daughter and
a young man by the name of Arthur
Cherry had eloped and that he could
get no trace of them.
it seems that Cherry had been employed by Courtney this winter, but
they had a falling out, resulting in
the discharge of Cherry. Last Friday
night the girl left home,' pretending
that she was going to visit one of the
neighbors, but failed to return., The
parents were almost frantic.
• Cherry lives in Gladwin county, juso
across the line, and went to Mt.
Pleasant to swear out the license. He
is about 21 years c.f age. Mr, Courtney
says he will haul the young man oyer
the coals, if caught.
A G. A. R. Raid.
W. S. Hancock Post, under the command of Post Commander J. H. Gardner, and the ladies of the W.R.C. made
a raid on the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.
F. Tatman, Friday evening last, the
object of their search being to capture
A. R. Berry, a member of the order
absent without leave from the outpost
at Kansas City, Mo., supposed to be
harbored there. The onslaught was
so sudden and complete that those occupying the camp made no resistance,
and a full surrender was the result.
Comrade Berry coming in later was
made a willing prisoner. After a short
parly peace was declared and tbe com-
isary stores were placed in charge of
the ladies who quickly set about issuing rations. A very joyful gathering
this proved to be. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Davis, Mr.
and Mrs. C. Buel, Mr. and Mrs. Byro i
Alger, Mr. and Mrs. A Van Brunt,
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace S. * Cooley,
Mr. and" Mrs. M. G. Smith, . Mr.
and Mrs. G. Converse, Mr. and Mrs. J.
F. Tatman, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Tatman, S. Gray, Isaac Harris, A. R.
Berry. Miss Clara Berry was present
and greatly assisted the comrades in
celebrating their victory by several
choice recitations and good old army
songs. This delightful evening was
brought to a close at 12:30, when Capt.
Gardner dismissed his command and
gave orders to break ranks.
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to purchase Winter Goods at greatly reduced prices.
Everything in Winter Bry Goods,   Clothing, and
Furnishings are marked- at prices that are' making
thein sell.
Very .fine 52in., all wool, Dress Elannels,
worth 50c, at 38c
Extra heavy 48in. Homespuns, worth 40c at 33c
Fine Serges, worth 62£c    '. at 50c
12.50 Electric Seal Muffs., at $1.7.5
$1.75       "        " ..    " at81.25
$1.00 Muffs .:.. at 75c
Clothing Department
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^O per-cent off our Men's Suits for next week only
That means that you g&t~~~~mmm*ri
A $15.00 SUIT for $12.00.
A $10.00 SUIT for $8.00 -   .
A $5.00 SUIT for $4.00.
.Overcoats and Ulsters'20 per cent off until
closed out,     -
Our fine Beaver and Kersey coats are unexcelled in
material, make or finish; far superior to the'ordinary
ready-made coats.   Provide yourself with one of these
elegant garments "before they are closed ouf.
The $15.00 grade for $12.00      Tho $10 grade for $8.00
A 4-   |^1 r» Another case of those   slightly
2 damaged heavy grey outings.   The
biggest bargain of the season.
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Dissolution of Partnership.
The firm of Tatman & Fairbanks has
this day dissolved,   Mr.   Fairbanks
haying sold his interest in the meat
market business.
(Signed) Tatdias & Fairbanks.
The new firm  will be known  as
Tatman Bros.   Call and see us at the
City Meat Market.   All orders receive
prompt attention*   Meat delivered to
all parts of the city.
. Tatmait, Bros.,
City Meat Market.
.No Mce—I will stop buying ties this
week, but will continue to buy bass-
wood bolts until the first of May.—H,
M.. Bicknell. ;     *    ,
The  Ratkbone Sisters.
The installation of officers of the
Eathbone Sisters, Clare Temple "So,
13, occurred last evening. After the
business part of the proceedings was
oyer, the Grand chief, Mrs. A.Wright,
was requested to make a speech, and
responding, she gave a bright and interesting outline of the origin and
formation of the order. Mrs. Mary
F. Doughty, -Mrs. E. S. Bowen and
the Bev. Long also addressed the
meeting. The following are the officers:
P.C.—Mrs. Sanford.
M.E.C.—Mrs. N. Bicknell.
M. of B. and C—Sarah. Wood.
M. of S.—Mrs. McPhaU.
B.J. of T.—Mrs. D. E. Alward.
E.S. of T.—Mrs. Chas. Clark.
G. of O.T.—Mrs. P. Mortz.
G. of I.T.—Mrs. A. Smith.
The following are the K.P. officers
for the ensuing year:
P,C—J. S. Boyd.
C.C.—J. Schilling.    .
V.C.—N. Biclinell.
K.R. and S.—Jas. S. Boyd.
M.E.—L. Grathwohl.
M.F.—H. Defoe.
Prelate.—W. P. Lewis.
M.A.—P. McPhall.
M.W.—C. H. Clark.
I.G-,—P. Mortz.
O.G.—J. D. AUen.
In our large line of
fcLGTS
For the .next two. w
Ginger snaps, 3c a lb
& Son's, all next week.
at YanBrurit
We have also made large reductions in the price
of all our large stock of
For any thing in the
HARDWARE LINE
you can get the very lowest prices by calling on
A. J. DOHERTY