1891-03-27; Clare Democrat and Press

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•Democrat, -"©ec,1884.
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Eight cords  of good building ss
wanted on my lots in Clare.
83-2wk J. F. Tats
Wanted—100 cords first-class qua
building stone delivered on school site g
Clare.   Price $5 per cord.
By Order op Building Committee,
Feb. 13,1891.
Wanted—I wish   to  purchase sei
.cords of building stone, deliyered at-
residence on 7th street,/ in  the  city I
Clare. John Giberson.^
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CLARE, MICH., IflDAY, MARCH 27,1891..
Official Paper for
Glare County and GITY.
NEW SERIES. NO/^
Any person who does not want to make
Money never does read, he is the same old
drone paying double what goods are worth,
and just as poor in 20 years from now as he
is to-day.
To Him or Her, Please do not read this, as
it will do yon no good, you are of the class
that know more than your maker, or think
you do,, But to the smart energetic class
that are alive for Bargains, I will say that I
have Bargains by the Thousands in every
class of goods. My Greatest Sale commences SATURDAY, MARCH 28, '91, and
continues till ALL IS SOLD.
Respectfully.
N. BICKNELL,
A good team of work horses, weigf
about 1,100 pounds each, with harrie
wagon,etc.,for,sale cheap. Inquire,
Henry Alger, Clare. 87-3t-p£
For Saturday's market Welch wi
have bananas, pine apples, oranges a"1
lemons. .        -
Members of. Hose Co. No, 1  are
quested to meet Tuesday evening ne:
March 31, at 7:30 p. m., for the purp.™. ..     , -    ——
of el ecting oflScersi also other import«iaB*.'n *>he city Tuesday.
..'■ NEWS AND NOTES. •
Various Items of Interest From
"Various Sources.
Next Sunday is Easter.
Don't forget to register.
Spring house cleaning time.
J. C.Borison, Harrison, Saturday.
Election only about ten days hence.
.  J. I/. Welch, Lake George, Tuesday.
Eegistration day next week  Saturday.
■.Miss Aliie  Adams- was in. Saginaw
Monday.
.   Ja?. Blair and son  were  in  Saginaw
Monday.
John Brown was down  from Farwell
Monday.
Its a wise old saw  that  knows who
filed it la3t.
Mrs. Will   Tasker visited  at Hattoh
Wednesday..      ' ".
C.A. Steyens of Farwell, visited  in
Ahecity Monday.
* Mrs. Geo. Cummins of Harrison, was
business.   JAs. Louch, Sec.
Furnished rooms to rent*    Inquire
J; C. Eockafellow.
Notice :—Dr* Maynard desires to. i
form the clergy that all medical /atten
ance rendered by him will he .discount
25 per cent from regular charges..
Wolsky wants 25  cords  of building
stone immediately.  Deliver at place of
business oft Main streefc.   ■
Welsh wii} have for Satuiday, cabl
lettuce,     raddishes,    pie-plant,   cele-fj
and sweet potatoes.
Any person knbwirig^the.particulars
the death of Johnathan D. Fergison whj
died at the Clare county.house, about th*|
year 1874, will confer a fayor by  report!
ing the same to W. S. Cooley, - . |-
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Notice,
All books belonging  to  the    Grat
township library must be  returned
once to faeiliiate settling  up   townshil
affairs. E. H. DeYogt, Librariaf
       H  I   sj,  *
Dissolution of Partnership.
Notice is hereby given that the co-pai
nership  heretoforr    existing    betv^E
Casey & Thompson is this day dissoly*
by mutual consent.   All bills dae, the M
firm arp'payable to L J»
^ummmJkmjtjmA
.'vthsf/ityiK,.
H. Eazek did business in  Detroit the
lore part of the week.
..'Miss Lillie DeCoo has  been  yery  ill
,thi$> week with the grippe.
Mrs. E, J. Spring and son of Coleman,
felt in the city yesterday.
Wm. Giberson went to Flint Wednes-
ay afternoon oh business.
''Geo. Munson of  Dodge,* was in the
ity a few days this week. V*. "~ '
W,J; Kelly  made a business  trip to
iaginaw and return Monday.
*■ A teachers1 examination is in progress
Jtoday at the high school room.
| ,M. J. Mitchell, of Harrison, was one of
" *~ e visitors at the city Wednesday.
;Gw, Wliitfsi^e's horse ran away Monday mbw-iiiig i}tf<f no harm was done,'      ;
Mt. Pleasant people are jubilant  over
he prospects of a new union depot.   -   „
Mrs. Jas. Loueh:and daughter Louie
visited friends in ©plej^uaii On Monday.    •
Will Foster, a former Clare boy, was
p/from Midland a few days this week.
Teachers' examination  is  being  con-
eted ih the high school ropm today,
•v Del!Herrick is,able to hobble   around
;er-a;severe tussle with a broken  limb.
Misses Fanny and.Minnie Gardiner, of
|rwell, yisited friends in Clare Wednes-
^-gel-W^JSjbf Chase, deputy; sherff
; *J*»i*-V,-'s?{*f#;?-y-«'
John Eobinspn, employe in the tub
and pail factory, is seriously ill this week
of inflamation of the stomach and bowels.
Miss Lillie Eedden returned from a six
or eight weeks' yisit with „,relatives and
friends in Napanee, Ont., Tuesday evening. ■-
A "People's Caucus" for the township
of Grant is called to be held at the G. A.
E. hall in this city .on Saturday, March
28th. **
Wm. H. Elden erected this week, on
his lot on Main street, a shed in which to,
store agricultural implementst and farming tools.
Eev.A,P. McDonald, of Mt. Pleasant,
will' ^^ea!ch in the first Baptist
:<3bu«CiiiStihday evening, March 29th, at
7^30 o'clock,   _ .   .     ■
Great run on sugars at Giberson's.
Twenty pounds of yellow coffee sugar
for $1. Special prices on new clothing
this week.
Mrs.Wm.Eoss and Maudie departed
Wednesday afternoon for a two weeks'
Visit with relatives at Holly, Highland
and Mjlford;
.. The Ladias'Aid Society will serve a
ten cent supper next Tuesday, March 31,
from 5 to 8 at the G. A: E. hall. Every-
body invited. ,
W. B. Swanston, of Loomis, has joined
the army of benedicts. The happy bride
is Mary Hamler■: of Owosso. Here's our
congratulations.*'
The City schools close today, for one
week's vacation. It is intimated that a
Change of teachers will be made in some
of the departments.
The only car load of mixed paint that
ever arrived in-the city all at one time
was unloaded in-front of Doherty's hardware store yesterday.
The roads vvere extremely bad the first
of the week, but the wind and warm sun
have tended to put them, in fairly passable condition at present.
' Henry Alger moved his family this
week into Eobert Corner's house on east
4th street. Mr. and Mrs. Corner, have
moved onto a farm near Mt. Pleasant.
Tou can get about . a half ' bushel of
roasted peanuts for 7 cents at Giberson's:
Our sales of
at 10 scents a
■ Elmer Leggett cut his right hand <Mm
day last week, and- not haying propec
medical attendance, blood poisoning &&
in and°he is in bad condition. Dr. Sao-
ford is now; attending him and it is pro-barbie that he will recover without the lorn
of the injured member.
Miss Winnie Storey, w;ho for a .year
or more has resided.in Clare, retained 1»
her home in Goodells, St.  Clair  couasjfs,.
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Also, choice Sweet cider.
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water white kerosene oil.
fiilL.
.Wednesday afternoon.   On her waj
will yisit'for afew.days with.relaiif-g
in Flint,   By "heiY«pleasing  ways, Mar
Btorreyhas made many warm friends^
Clare who regret her departure. '
J. C. Eockafellow sold to S..J. .DeF«c
this week a strip of land 22 feet, wide «e
west 4th.street next toSweetman*.& Waaler's saloon; consideration, $300. ." Ife.
DeFoe has also purchased from .Wm.
Wolsky the store building now occupied
with his grocery stocky which vviii be
moyed onto the lot and where Mr. DeFoe
will hereafter conduct his business. * .
Tuesday evening a meeting was heK
at the high school room for tbe purpose
of organizing a gymnasium. After the
matter was talked oyer and several -tent-
porary committees appointed, the m-eeV
ing adjourned until Wednesday-evening-,.
April 1st, when the organization will lie
completed and a constitution adopfcedL
All interested are requested to atteoffi
this meeting.
Sylvester, the 12-months.oid boy babj-r"
of Mi*, and Mrs. Eli* Eamey, of Yern^
died §,t about 1 o'clock Thursday; mior^-
ing of measles aud whooping coisgh, -;i*fe
was theonlyxhild and the parents aire
much affected. The funeral is held; ih***.
afternoon at 2 o'eloekat theM. E.*churcl»
Eev. L. L. Tower delivering the seraKW-
The remains \yill be interred in -<2hsrigr
Grove cemetery. ,    .  *       * -   ,
■ Jas. Walsh informed the DEMQCEAac-
Press Wednesday that a movement &r-
now on foot for the erection of n Catholic'
church in-.this «ity. Considerable money.
has already been pledged and ..the prospects are flattering for abundant finatt*
clal aid. The work vyill. be commence4
sometime during the.year and pushed '"fii
a finish* The church will.be h credit t»
the'eity and to the society. A fesideat
pdest will also bestatione.dhere.
." Tuesday evening a score oi young
pie passed the eyening  v«i?y
claims against said firm.
Dated Harris'on,'Mich., March 20, 1801.
Patrick Casey,
I. J. Thompson.
NEW FIRM
NEW GOODS.
NEW STYLES.
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And Prices that are Lower than Any.
No Old Goods fo Clear Out.   Everything New and Fresh.
In Wool, Half Wool and Cotton; in
plain, stripped and checked, and in
the latest colorings. Prints, Ginghams and Outing Flannels.     Lace
Cuftaing, Linen Tablecloth, Napkins and Toweling.     CORSETS in different kinds
and quality, and in fact everything to be found in a  FIRST-CLASS DRY GOODS STORE.
Ladies
ents Furnishinq Goods,
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We call your attention to our Fine Line of Gents' Hats, in. Derbys and Soft Felt
embracing tho very latest shapes and shades. MISSES HATS and CAPS, and also a
large assortment of CHILDEN'S Hats^and Caps, which are being offered at prices
lower than ever before heard of in this county. A fine stock of LADIESV UNDERWEAR. Gentlemen's Dress Shirts,lWorking Shirts, Underwear in cotton, merino
and wool.   Suspenders, Collars, Cuffs, Neckwear, Socks, etc, etc.
We are carrying a large assortment
o£ thef celebrated A. C McGraw
make f of Ladies' and Gents' Shoes,
» m*~^'-^KmW2it>'u,&tv*mLiu
"jgw   w,rm*&Mt\jmxmm\'n*'*--z»ir?m
■.which never tail tojgive satisfaction.
Children's School Shoes, Heavy Working Shoes, Baby's Shoes, Fine Slippers, etc.
Wall Paper and Window Shades.
Before house cleaning in the spring call at IMERMAN'S  NEW  STORE and ex.
amine his line of Wall Paper and Window Shades, where you will be sure
to find, just what will please you, at prices that are right.
Yours for Honest Goods at Honest Prices*
J.  I MERMAN,
New Store,     Dunlop Block,     Clare, Mich
r^pfpRiimi1 ol"Hacerison, waroWii a jew
days this week looking after his interests
here.\
Alllndications are favorable now tor
an unprecedented prosperous business
year.   " ' .   =
Only about ten days to city election
and everything points to a huge old
time.
Henry Hinkle of Harrison, passed
through the city Monday on his way to
Detroit.
"Mr. and Mrs* D. R. "Wait of Farwell,
W"ere among the many visitors to Clare
Tuesday.      ■
Mrs. A. A. Shaver returned yesterday
from a week's visit with relatives in
Meredith.
Henry Holbrook returned "Wednesday
evening from a three or four weeks' visit
atBaldwiD.
An immense stock of . ladies' and
misses' spring jackets just received at
Giberson's.
S, C. Zeiter and O. E. Bowman, of
Loomis, were doing business in this city
Wednesday,
Conductor Charley Dwyer, of Saginaw, is visiting relatives and friends in
Clare this week.
Mrs. W. O. Mabie and Mrs. Chas.
Welch of Farwell, yisited in Clare a few
;days this week.
Herb. Wheaton of , Mt. Pleasant," was
shaking hands with many of his .old
"friendsin Clare Tuesday.
J. E. Housel, of Mason, was in the city
yesterday doing, business for the Lansing
Iron & Engine Company.
Al. Smith has the frame up for a heat
and commodious barn in the rear of his
residence in the 3rd ward.
John Creeper of Mt. Pleasant, visited
in Clare a few days this week, guest of
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Van Sicl\n. .
; Miss Kate Green way of Harrison, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. "Byron Alger, the fore part.of the week.
W. W. Green, W. W. Weatherwax,, of
Harrison, and Thos. Barber, of Mt. Pleasant, were in the city yesterday.
* Fred Hollister, the Saginaw architect,
was in Clare Monday with the revised
plans for our new school house.
j The old coal shed near the union de-
(pot is being torn down this week. " How
grateful are. the people of Clare.
The King's Daughters will meet at the
home of Mrs. Albert E. Fox next Thursday afternoon.   Everybody invited.
The Democrat-Press can furnish you
election tickets and slips cheaper, better
and quicker than any office in this county.
Mrs. J. E. Norton of Butler, Ind.,. who
for a week or more has been visiting her
parents^ Mr. and Mrs, H. M. Brown, tvent
to Evart Wednesday for a short visit
"With her sister, Mrs. J. Upthegroye.
htRv' - 'aagaaig"
papers has told how a Yankee firm will
send "150 useful articles for 30 cents.!"
Better not bite, as pins can be bought at
home for less money. *
Monday night Geo. Brown's barber
shop was broken into * and about $50
worth of toolsa such as razors, hones,
straps, etc.', were stolen. The thieves
have not yet been detected.
S.C. Kirkbride and Will Goodman
were at Detroit this week on business.
The latter has returned but Mr. K. is„.
still at the metropolis purchasing a large
stock of spring and summer goods.
A stranger was heard to remark one
day this week that Clare should have a
beauty show. There is so much loveliness here that it would attract vast multitudes to our city and help out our cash
drawers.
Peter Callam and Mrs. J. W. Calkins
returned home from Mackinaw the first
of the week, whither they went last Friday summoned by a telegram announcing the serious illness of Mr. Callam's
brother.
Considerable talk-was created late last
week by the mysterious disappearance'of
Eobert Baker, a Vernon township farmer, whose whereabouts were unknown
for three or four days. He has returned,
however.
A. J. Doherty accepted an inyitatation
from D. Scott Partridge, manager of the
Mt, Pleasant opera house, to witness the
production of the "Galley Slave" by the
Starr Dramatic tronp at that place- Monday night.
Michigan School Moderator: At a
wonderfully exciting spelling match in
connection with Clare* county institute.
Mrs. M. D. Eaton of Clare won the honors, with Sophie L. Berner of Harrison a
close second,,
J. W. Bufium, of Marlette, yisited in
the city -"Tuesday and
guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Giberson.
Mr. BufFum is a brother-in-law of Mr.
Giberson and is engaged in the meat business at that place. •  .        •
The opening dates of Doherty's new
opera house are Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday, April 6th, 7th and. 8th. The
troupe is one of the best, on the road and
those who attend may expect a rare
treat. Clare people are anxiously waiting for the time to roll 'round.'
In conversing with a Democrat-Press
reporter one day recently, water works engineer H.,0. Squire stated that if there
be an occasion to fight fire the pumps
would do efFectiye work not longer than
twenty minutes. The village council
ordered the water board to repair the
well some weeks ago but no action has
yet been taken. Something should be
done at once.
home.. The usual routine of games, was. -*
in order and all present had an exceiiei*
time. About 11 p. m.:refreshments ivest*
served, after whichlthe party repaired" "fii'
the sitting room and Miss .Storrey wag
presented with an elegant book of poems
by her young friends. "_;.-*•
John  Herring,  a   Vernon -township
farmer who Jives about B)4 miles  soaUk
of this city, while on hi3 wiayhome frbtt
Clare Wednesday night received  serious.
injuries.   He was rather the  worse *>!"
for liquor and it is thought that  he' fell '-
out of his vehicle under the horse's. feet,
the animal kicking.him.'   When found fee
was in an   unconscious  and "preearioag
condition.   Dr. Todd was called .to at- *-.
tend him.   The skin on his face  and  ©a-
his forehead, around his right   eye,  was
badly lacerated and his  skull ** fraeturedU-
He may loose one of his eves.
■ Fred. Clark of Ludington,  and Miss
Cora Aldrich of Harrison,  were unite*
in matrimony Monday eyening at 4;fae
home of the bride's parents, Eev. C. W*.
Smith performing the ceremony.   Tues- <•
day morning the  happy  couple'passed
through Clare on their way  to  Ludington, where they will reside in the future.
Mr. Clark occupies the position of billing clerk on the F. & P. M. at that place.
Miss Aldrich is a daughter of Eegister -off   *
Deeds, W. E. Aldrich, and by her departure Harrison has lostone of its  accoa"**-,
plished young ladies.   The Democrat-  -
Press joins with their host of friends ws.
wishing them all the elements that- make,
up a happy and prosperous wedded life, .
"Not being content to wait until" .'sack
time as he could complete his new bricfe.,
harness shop block, which will be erects
ed during the coming  summer mi Wfe*.
stree, in the rear of his hardware^tore,^..-
J. Doherty will fit up the little /buildiog:.:
now occupied by B. Patient  as -a'.' shioB^'
shop, into which he will put a .'.bom'jalet& }-
Wednesday, the j stock of harness makers'- gooSSj ^a-tfMefcf"?
will be ready to exhibit - to .the pubTllT.'.
sometime  during.? the   coming . week*
Farmers and horsemen will be enabte&t© -
procure anything in this line that they
may need.    Burt Brayman  wili.hav*.
charge of this  department."   Her*is "*'
skilled workman and all repairing  wiBL
be done promptly and in a firstclass manner.   A small building will be  erecteS
between the harness shop  and Wel<s"h?e
meat market as  a  shoe  shop  for  Mr.
Patient. . *
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Electricity in a Jar.
The only reliable cure for catarrh «*ac
headache. It has restored hearing -arift
eyesight. It is nature's great- remedy.
It will cure lame back and all aches aii&
pains. Price only 50 <5ents. Sold -by-lte.
J. H. Carpenter, Clare. Call tnid ".exani-
'ine. .. , " ^wk«
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