1903-04-17; Clare Courier

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QLARE, MIOH., FRIDAY, APRIL,17,1903.
No. 44
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"We'have the most
Comple Line of
Wall Paper
-.   Ever in the_.fijjY.__
If you intend buying
it will pay you to
look over our stock as we can furnish you
any goods you wish.
Window   Shades
Our Window Shades are new and a
large stock to. select from.
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We have just received a large line of the
latest Wrist Bags.
KowKure
If your cows are not in a healthy con-
dition feed them KOW KURE.
50c and $1,00 per can.
Single and Double Slates.
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Official Figures Indicate th^t Clare County
Had a Large Stay-at-Horne Vote.
Fully four hundred voters in this
county did not go to the polls on
election day. The total vote upon
Justice oi the supremetcourt was
only 1,586, easily four hundred less
than the registration lists show to
be. legal voters of the county. The
figures upon each candidate upon
the" state ticket are as followsr ~f ~_~~
Supreme Justice:
Hooker, r., 956;   Pound,   d.,  5G31
Fox,  pro.,  50;   Eriesema,   s. 1., 9;
Hodge, soo., 8.
Kegents:
Knappen,  r.,  944; White, r., 947;
."Burt, d., 558; Abbott, d.^554; Ward,
*, 49;   King,   s.
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^yjpEOPLE   DON'T   WONDER   About   the
J.   . quality, of our goods.   They know* whether its tomatoes or anvtliin0, else.   The^ know it i.B
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X kind." We havelots of chances and we could make
money by it but we prefer to give good, .honest,
value for every cent we get. ■
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The most important Itetn-of- the -first -meal of
the day is Cofeee. We have realized suiting our
customer's coffee taste goes far towards securing the
bulk of their grocery trade. We are more particular
about the quality and condition of your Coffee than
we are about the profit we make upon it.
Try just a half pound of our .
20; 25, 30 or 35c Coffee -
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Folly Put
The kettle on and we'll all take tea if the tea is
purchased from O'Connor.     We have catered to the
the public for over two years and thus far we have;
suited our patrons to 3. "TM >
Wp auali C0fttin]fte to do m with their co-operation, We have the Beat Tea for 50c;. also a fine
Japan 85 cents. 3lbs for SLOO
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JAS.  O'CONNOR
pro., 49; Leland, pro,
1.,  9;   Ulbrfcht, s: 1.
10; Beriessl, sbc., 9."
Commissioner: .
Welch, r„ 786; Aldrich, d., 770,
Amendment as to. county auditors;
Yes, 317;»No, 359.
Amendment as to circuit counts:
Yep, 317; JTo. 372? .   .   ''•
County toad- appropriationj
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Mt. Pleasant Paper Continues its Insults
Vernon City.*
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The people of Vernon City pay
their proper proportion of the tax of
Isabella county, yet everytime an
incident occurs therein that costs
its county a few cents tha Mti
Pleasant papers cry out in a loud
voice against the injustice of being
compelled to care for the "pa,upers
of south Clare." Vernon. Oity is a
part and parcel of Isabella county,
and as such it is entitled to- the
same consideration as any other
parfc-of the/reservationreceives, and
the repeated.insults of the papers at
their county seat are wholly uncalled for. Here is the latest .from the
Mt. Pleasant Courier:
"We are again in trouble by having a portion of the village of Clare
located just south of the north line
of Isabella county. Eight years ago
Mrs. William Lomahe, who, by virtue of being a resident of south
Clare, became an Isabella county
charge. Her husband was an old
soldier and a pensioner, but he didn't do as he promised at the altar,
to care and provide for his wife for
all earthly time, hence she became a
count"- charge, Mr.. I_omane draws
a monthly stipend from the pension
department of twenty-four dollars.
Prosecuting Attorney Dusenbury,
in behalf of this -county, has gone
after one-half of this amount, and
taken the proper steps for a division, one-half to come to tho wife.
William will soon find himself
struggling along on $12 per month,
_andj,h.i_s fifiunty lyill partially even
Mill!
Retiring Aldermen Close the Business
the Year, and the flew Step in.
ot
The business of the old council
was concluded on Wednesday, evening, and Messrs. Lee, Dollerty and
Harris, together with city clerk
Buell, surrendered their positions to.
the newly elected, Messrs. Bicknell,
McKeever and Dimwbodie and clerk-
Benner. The work o'f the last meet--
ing~oirtner dTd~cWncu~was-Iafgeiy:
auditing the election and other bills
that have accumulated during the
past month. 7
Upon the organization of the new
council the mayor announced the
following standing committees for
tbe ensuing year:
Finance "and claims: *
Aid. Hirt and Diinwoodie
tiic&r-se. slid bonds: "-■.---
Aid. Bicknell and Fox.
Streets and sidewalks:
Aid. Ward and McKeever.
Ways andn-jeans:
Aid. McKeever-and Hirt.
Appropriations and taxes:
Ald.Bicknell ana Ward.    .,'
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Police and flre departments:
Aid: Dunwoodie and Fox.
" Two liquor "bonds were presented,
being those of Wordbn & Van Wor-
mer and J. Masoii. The former
was held up. for a week pending investigation,* while the latter was ap-
prpved. The sureties upon. Mr. Mason's bond were J, W. Calkins ■ and
Jas. Duncan.
The bonds of City Treasurer Kirkpatrick and City Clerk Benner were,
approved. Another meeting of the
council will be held on Wednesday
eveningnext.
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A Large Patty fiflsatsellff People Started
oft Tuesday,
up matt'€rs~ for
Clare's poor."
having a care lor
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Public Sentiment Unquestconably Favorable to Improving the Park This Season,
The broad expanse of commons
on 5th street, facing the city hall,
was several years ago designated as
park property. During trie- first
year considerable money was expended thereon and an-exeellent start
made for a park. Trees were planted, grounds gradedand seeded.and
the work" of that season found favor
among the people of the city. Since
that time nothing has been done
TOtrTtne "grounds,""aiid Tnueb' -of- ths
work of the first year has been lost.
Indeed, has the plat been in such a
condition, for the past two yeai'3 that
its mention has only been made in
the light of a joke.
The Courier has taken the pains
to interview many citizens upon the
question during the past week, and
the sentiment seems to be over-
whelmningly in favor" of moderate
expenditures each year from the
city treasury to place the grounds
in an attractive condition. It will
be necessary to plant many trees to"
replace those Which have died and
to reseed a portion of the grounds.
The employment of a man during
the eummer months to attend to
watering the trees and grounds will
also be imperative. The expense
need be but comp'aritively little, and
if kept up for a few years will bring
about results which every citizen
would appreciate.
Gentlemen of tbe council,  what
do, ^ou say?
At four .o'clock.-.on, Tuesday a
special car left the Pere Marquette
depot .at Mt. Pleasant, says the
Times, for the west, containing
about sixty citizens, who have
decided to seek homes • in Idaho and Washington, The party
will cross the lake tonight and proceed westward oa the Wisconsin'
Central and the Northern Pacific,
have carried so
of eastern neople
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Y H£ SPRING BUYING SEASON Is fairly opened and this
--.:_.;: store makes a strong bid for your patronage upon thje^
honesty and variety of Its merchandise and the reasonableness of Its prices. Our constant watchfulness of your best
Interests Is the cause of our steadily Increasing business,
You  will find It profitable  to  do your trading here.    *
Special Values in
Men's Suits
, Three new lines recently received. After you examine the cloth, linings, make tip, ete-3 and note the style and
fit you will be surprised at .the reasonableness of the price.
Black and White Pin, Checks
Nobby Dark Green Stripes [all wool J
Fancy Brown Mixtures, [all wool]
Per Suit
the boundless
to reach Spo-
about  Friday,
the routes that
many thousands
to happy homes in
west. They expect
kane, Washington,
and LewinstOn, Idaho, the destination of most of them on Saturday,
unless they decide to rest in Spokane over. Sunday, The passenger
agenti of the Wisconsin Central
and Northern-Pacific" have made
every, preparation for the comfort
of the party, so that the journey although long, will not be tedious, as
the route takes them through some
of the most magnificent scenery in
the world. The people comprising,
the party are: = John Gulick and
wife,
Fred Threll
Matt Conklln and
Herzel and son
Sli-mrm       m  _. T  . .
and wife, Mrs;
daughter, Mrs.
Henry Block, Bert
iopi;^r:d. .daughter*.
Geo. Cole and son, Mrs. W. W.
CoJby,_I)avid James and wife, QlVas'.
Evans, and Matt Morrison and
family.' They will be joined at Far-
wsU bv Xj. F_ Ueonard. and wifiR-.T *jRr
R. Humes and famiiy, John Byroads and wife, B. P. Mount, O.- M.
green _and family_ Bobt.__White, 0.;
B. Oldts, Scottflviiie, and" five others, and Mr. Carrol and five from
Ludington. , '_&.'large" crowd were
present at "the station to bid .the
touriBts a God speed, on their journey, and a life of happiness in their
western home. '
^■NEW ADS,
FOR Bbkt—Six living rooms, with
barn and garden.    Inquire at th.is,
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J. F. Tatman, Seeds.
Bickn'ell Bros., Shoes.
O. S. Derby,'Furniture.
•A. E. Mussell, Wall Paper..
W. H. Elden, Farm Machinery.
- Clare Hardware'Co., Farm Implements..      - .
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Wanted:—Girlrto Worlc in silk
factory, nice clean work, good-wages
permanent employment. "Write us
for full particulars. Also want families containing several girls, to
move here, and occupy new hous.es.
BemungBros. & Co,,
Belding, Mich.
WAMTHsn-—At once, at the Central
hotel, a cook. N
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Two, organs for sale cheap.
W. S. EliDESN.
Boys and Childrens Suits
.You can fit out the boys here most satisfactory and
•economically.. .
Suits wiih Knee Pants $1.50 to 6.50
-    Suits with Long Pants $5.00 to 10.00
Special Values in
Men's Furnishings
G oat GI oves with wrist f astners    2 $c
Undressed Priving Gloves        50c
Extra Heavy Canvas Gloves 3 pr 25c
Extra H^avy Blue Overalls.._,__..        A
with or without bib, extra values 5(Dc
Detroit Special, Union Made
Overalls, blues & stripes  85c, 75c'
Fancy Half Hose handsome
designs,    . 2 pair 25c
'White and Fancy Vests
- latest styles $2.50, $1.50
Underwear, the new light
weights   . .-* '25c, 50c
Mens Fine Shoes
The Walk Over
Monarch Fats
$3.50
The Bilt Welt
$2.50
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This is the season when this department springs into full bloom. £
The Very Latest Creations in Womens and Childrens Hats will be Jp
found   here   and    Reasonably   Priced. ^
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to Wear:   j       EJFOVy    «     \,U.      J Prices.
Store Closes at 6:00 p. m. [standard time] every evening except Monday & Saturday
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Taxpayers ef the County Manifest a Desire
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The question,of authorizing the
hoard" of supervisors to spread a
yearly tax of $2,000 to be expended
for road improvements has, according to the' report of tha county .canvassers, been carried by nearly one
hundred majority.
It is unlikely, howeyer, that the
board of supervisors will ever spread
the ' tax under the resolution as
voted upon. Several questions as
to the legality have arisen, and in
the opinidn of the prosecuting attorney such tax could  not 'be legally
spread..
One feature of the resoluiton
which is believed to, be wholly at
variance with the law,1 is the spreading of the tax upon the equalized
valuation of the several townships
and wards, and the. apportionment
of sucli tax after" collected among
the townships and wards according
to the assessed valuation. This
would clearly work an injustice to
many townships.
The vote indicates, however, that
the people are willing to do every-
■tliing ill rea*sonforthe improvement
of the highways, and it is likely that
in the neai' future some plan will be
adopted whereby monies can bo provided for. a more rapid improvement
of the roads than can be had under
the township and city systems.-
supt Ruin siQiM
Commissioner Aldrich Promptly Tendered
. Caaaty-Scat Pcsitio3,.WJ_ich. He
Has Accepted.
As soon as the board of education
at Harrison learned that-county
commissioner Aldrich was open for
a position, he was tendered the sup-
erintendency of the county seat
schools, at a salary exceeding that
which he is receiving as county
commissioner. Mr, Aldrich was at
Harrison on JFriday night and while
there the contract was signed.
The people of that city'are delighted at the action of the board, and
they have good reason to be jubilant. It was in the vicinity of that
place that Mr'., Aldrich located when
he came to this county, aiamallboy.
They have watched his career and
■have had prido in the advancement
he has made and in his standing as
an educator through his personal
eflorts. and with absolutely no aid.
The Courier congratulates the
people* of Harrison upon'their gobd
fortune, and predicts a most successful year for their schooJs,
GENTS. BICYCLE.'  .'•
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The Sheriff Doing a Land Office Business
       atliis Hostelry,."- ,	
S.o unusual has it been during the
past fe-vv years for the sheriff- of this
county to be -entertaining guests in
his steel cages, that the presentfeon-
d,ition creates quite a riffle Qf excitement. Just now the register shows
seven "steadies," with bright prospects for additional arrivals very
shortly. The latest, to be assigned
quarters until the June term of
court is one Alexander E. Guiles,
aged 53 years, and a homesteader of
Bedding township.. Upon complaint
of his seventeen year old daughter
he has be.efl held to answer "a most
serious charge1. .
HOUSEHOLD dbODS.
One 1902 model World bicycle for
sale cheap for cash. Used Only four
weeks. In good condition. Enquire
at this office.
>Ve do good job prjntink cheap.
Having determined to leave for
the west within a few days, 1 desire
lo dispose of my household . effects,
which I will do at a. sacrifice. Call
at my home, east 7tli'street^''
.Mrs.'E. Lamb.
Until May 1st, Willoughby will
make portrait frames at cost.
Quantity of hemloolc arid softwood
for sale. Leave orde'tf-&"Stf.Tmirston
& Sons. •'■•■.   >• ■    :.
Fob   Sam>
show1 eases. ■
CaBAf-^Alt- of my
-    W. H. ELDEN.
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