1903-04-24; Clare Courier

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Vol. VIII.
CLARE, MICH., FRIDAY.APRIL 24,1903.
No. 45
We have the most
Gomple Line of
Wall Paper
Ever in the city.
if you intend buying
it will pay you to
look over our stock as we can furnish you
any goods you wish.
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Mayor Lacy Submits to the Council His
Views upon important Questions
Confronting the City
Window   Shades
Our Window Shades are new and a
large stock to select from. .   .
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You will make no mistake if you call
and look over our Fishing Tackle, as we
have the most complete Sine.
We have a fine line of
Base Balls, Bats, Masks,
Catcher and Fielders Mitts,
Heel Plates, 2£ Toe Plates.
In fact everything in this line
*  (even to crutches)
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WE    WONDER
^""♦L^EOPLE   DCXN'T   WONDEE   About   the
JL      quality of our goods,   They know -whether its tomatoes or anything else.    They know it is
the best to be had.     We wouldn't sell any other
WeJiay« lots of ehances and we coiilgmak^pj
money by it but we prefer to give good,-honest, ^
value for every cent*we get. ':~"    *     : ^
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The most important item of the first meal of
the day is Coffee. We have realized suititig 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
I
Polly Put
C*
The kettle on and well 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 a "T"
We shall continue to do so with their co-operation, "yyehave the Best Tea for 50c; alsp a fine
Japan 35 cents. 31bs for $1,00
At the opening of the council
meeting on Wednesday evening, the
mayor submitted the following address to the assembled aldermen:
0BSIT3DBMEN: It is my pleasure
as well as my official duty to avail
myself of this opportunity to address you in annual message-rela^L
tive to our city's welfare.
During the past year Clare has
prospered, the government has been
economically administered, our
streets greatly improved, a large
indebtedness paid, our markets bettered, and our citizens have manifested a liberal tendency to improve
and beautify their private property
and encourage the investment of
capital. The officers of the past
year merit commendation for the
efficiency of their services, and our
citizens credit for the public spirit
so generously manifested.
Knowing that the welfare of the
oity is largely dependent upon the
laborers, I again appeal to the business men to solicit and endeavor to
encourage the establishment of labor
employing industries in our midst.
The prosperity of Clare depends upon the people of Clare, and local
interest in civic developement will
induce the investment of outside
.capital. By enthusiastic co-operation, I believe the enterprise and'
public spirit of our citizens will re-,
suit in the securing of greater opportunities for labor in this city.
To this end, I believe that all proper favors, courtesies, and privileges
should be dispensed freely aud impartially with equal justice to all,
guarding and retaining, however,
such naturnl.privileges which rightly should remain with the people.    -
As a commercial center to a wide
scope of excellent farming country
we are admirably situated, for the
products of which we should endeavor to afford an adequate and ready
market. In this regard, qur esteemed friend, Mr. Caliam is doing
a worthy service for this city by
his investments already begun in
increasing the market advantages
of this city which elicits the gratitude of our Citizens.
I favor the improvement of the
streets and sidewalks within the
limits of the funds at our command,
and particularly the bettering of the
streets connecting with the mainly
traveled roads approaching the city.
I trust the policy of the preceeding
year with reference to streets and
walks will be continued. I suggest
that all improvements which are
made should be with a view to permanence and the beautifying of our
city; that the surplus_earth_. pja .the
sides of McEwan St. be removed
with a view to properly grading the
same at the proper time; that the
city continue to pay a portion of
the cost of cement walks as heretofore, and that all walks be constructed of cement; that the improvements be made throughout the city
iri the several wards as equitably as
possible as necessities require and
funds permit. In this connection I
desire to reiterate the sentiment ex-
Jirassed^ixt--4nyM5i^rSas3safr«^ that
JAS.  O'CONNOR
that the first object to be attained
is to make q.ur."'streets and walks
reasonably safe for public travel
thereby alleviating the,, probability
of personal, injury elaims againSt
the city, and I recommend that all
other expenses of the city be retrenched as fully as possible that
our energies and activities may be
devoted especially to the removal
and repair of defective walks and
the encouragement of the' building
of new walks of cement. I thank
our citizens for the hearty support
given the officials in -the pursuance
of this policy during the past year,
and especially court its continuance
for the enduing season. An ordinance was recently passed prohibiting the use of the streets as a dumping ground for ashes, rubbish and
garbage, and local pride should insure the obeyance of this ordinance.
The many public spirited citizens
who are beautifying their lawns,
terraces, and properties should not
be discouraged and imposed upon
by, a careless neighbor who makes
a fire trap of his back yard, and a
dumping ground of the street.
This administration shall endeavor
to discourage such practices, and
solicits the ratification of its policy
by the; people generally. The regulation of the driving of cattle upon
the streets preventing trespasses to
terraces and lawns, the timely, putting of the rag weed and other nox-
(.
ious weeds which hitherto have flourished so luxuriously in the streets
should excite our attention and action. The miscreants who have
been mutilating bur shade trees, regarding which several complaints
have been-mado, willy if caught, be
severely punished.
The repeal of the present bicycle
ordinance and adoption of another
permitting riding upon all sidewalks
except upon McEwan Street between Sixth and First Streets, the
rider to dismount when meeting pedestrians seems advisable that the
^erraeesitaayt-be =proteot;edf iaud-.-tho
bicyclists accomodated, and Ireconv
mend the passage of such an ordinance.
Our water supply is a matter of
greatest-importance to the city.
The mineral properties of our present supply are SO marked that the
water is unsatisfactory to the railroads for steam purposes and this
sort of revenue is threatened to. be
cutoff. This question merits serious consideration of this council.
I recommend also that the collector
of water rents be* instructed to
thoroughly canvass the city and induce as many of our people as possible to take water for the lawns.
By so doing the city will fee greatly
improved in . appearance, private
property increased in value, and also be a source of income to the city.
Our exemption from severe fires
is in itself highly commendatory of
our splendid fire department and
their efficient, services during the
past year. I recommend the usual
appropriation be made in their favor. , I favor the repeal of the present fire limit ordinance and the
adoption of one more modern in its
provisions.
Our band Worthily arouses our
pride, and I trust it will be liberally
encouraged by our people. The ball
park, as a place of recreation and
sport, is an essential feature for the
welfare of this city, The generosity
of its own vs merits a liberal and
substantial appreciation, and I hope
our people will not be unmindful of
the benefit such a place of amusement is to the city, and will lend
their assistance in keeping the same
in repair.
I observe with pride that during
the past year our schools have been
placed upon the University approved list. Our people should congratulate themselves upon the excellency of the management of our public
schools.
The liberal and generous tendency
on the part of our citizens to improve and beautify their private
property is in evidence of their civic patriotism and public spirit of
which ws may justly feel proudj
The appearance of the cemetry has
been greatly improved, for which
the cemetry board is entitled to credit* The supplanting, of the poplars
with, maples is gratifying to All.=-In.
the improvement of the property belonging to the city, the officials
should not be in arrears, and I favor the painting of the city hall and
hose house and the improvement of
the city park. The stranger within
our gates "will be imbued with a
sense of respect for our city when
he realizes that the beautifying of
our property and streets is a daily
delight to our people.
In conclusion permit me to assure
you that" 1 look ioTyfECi&'^ta^s ^year
of pleasant endeavors to bring to
our. citizens a maxium. of. benefits,
for a minium of cost, sincerely
trusting that in our labors we may
work harmoniously in all things for
the welfare of the people whom we
represent.
 Very Respectfuily,... 	
Arthur J. Laoy
Mayor.
Clare, [Michigan, April 22,1903.
| Meritorious MeRCHAmi^
Reasonably Priced
EIGHTH GRADE EXAMINATIONS.
Harrison, May 8th, Friday, high
school. '    -
JFarwell, May 8th, Friday, „high
School.
Grandon, May 8th, Friday, high
school.
Temple, May 8th, Friday, high
school.
Clare, May' 9th, Saturday, high
school.
Examinations begin promptly at
8 o'clock, sun time.,
NEW ADS.'
N. Bicknell, Groceries.
O. S. Derey, Go-Carts.
Davy & Co., Dress Skirts.
A.'E. Mussell, Sporting Goods.
Harris & Son, Sugar, Groceries,
The merit of the merchandise offered here will bear the strongest emphasis—every Item will bear the closest Inspection. We buy
nothing Just because It Is cheap~IT MUST HAVE MERIT. This with
the reasonableness of the prices makes this store a most desirubie
trading place. If you are not already trading here, we invite you to
call, look over our splendid stock and get our prices. ;
Dress Skirts
Quantity o.f hemloek and softwood,
fon sale. Leave" orders at Thurston
& Sons.
_J?ine Black
iJroad Cloth tm-
lined, seven
gore flare, lapped seams, trimmed with siJk
stitched taffeta
bands, special
price      $3.95
Many  others
in   Broadcloth
Etamines, Silk,
etc., up to
$16.50
A\Of
Walking Skirts
Heavy gray   Meltons,   with tucked
flounces    . . $2.00
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Medium weight soft finish Meltons,
slot seams, 10 rows' stitching around' the   _
bottom, hips trimmed -with bands, Eoyal ^
blue andGxfoyd gray $4.00
All wool,   medium   weight,   Gray,
Blue, Green and Black, an extra
value 5,00
Many others up to
10.00
New Styles in Stfk [ackets $6,00 to $10,00
Black Dress Goods
Every wanted weave in black goods,
from the most sheer to the heavy weight
can be found here, reasonably priced. v
36 inch Pure worsted Granite 50c
46 in.   worsted   novelties  several
patterns 1.00
48 in. Pine Drap De Alma'   . 1.50
50 in. heavy worsted Venetian        1.25
Mohair Brilliantine      50c, 75c, 1.00
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New Black Silks
1 wo  spociai vaiues, very aesiraoie
aw for coats just received.
^ 21 in. Peau De Soie,
J 36 in Peau De Soie
1.00
1.75
Shirt Waist Sets
An extensive new line in Pearls, ^
Painted Chinas, etc., the latest novelties w
per set 20c, 25c 39c. 50c
Embroideries
A large shipment of new Embroider,
ies added to our already large line this
week, makes this the greatest, collection.
ever offered in the city. Your every embroidery want can be filled here most
satisfactory.
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itusHtsry or uuuerwzwr
Our complete line of the lighter...
weight kinds for Men, Women, Misses,- '
and children are now on sale. i
Lowest
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Store Closes at 6:00 p. m. [standard time] every evening except Monday &> Saturday
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Election ot Department Officers Occurred
. ■ _.    _ ~; . on. Monday. Eyening.
The annual election of officers of
the Clare fire department was held
at the city hall on Monday evening.
During the year ending April 1st,
the department responded to but five
alarml, and with the exception of
the Althouse dry kilnff, the fires
were of comparatively minor consequence* The total expense,to the
city for the same period for the
m'aintainance of the department was
but $85.25. The department consists
of two hosecompanies and one truck
company, has- three hose reels, a
truck fully equipped with extension
ladders, etc,, thirteen hundred feet
of servicable hose and other -iools
and appliances required in the service. There are twenty<-eight names
upon the roll, including the chief.
"VVithin the treasury, of* the organization is about two hundred dollars,
one-half of which is set apart as an
accident insurance and sick benefit,
the members receiving three dollars
per week in case of accident, received in service or sickness resultant
from exposure while on duty. This
fund is kept up by placing therein
ton percent of all monies received
for.service at fires, and from donations ' frequently made by- public
spirited Citizens. '
A particularly meritorious action
;ta!cen at the meeting-was the estab
lishment pf a honorary roll, upon
which willhe placed the names of
Ml m®£])$xxMlQ become physically
.unable to longer serve "iri"the "ranks,
or whose term of service has been
of ■sufficient length to entitle them
to exemption from farther duty.
Upon ths adoption of the plan, Jas,
Iiouch, who has served faithfully
for nearly eighteen years, but who
now finds hinself incapable of long-
.i»/\r»-i3-4i?v»i
of physical infirmities was, upon
his own request placed upon the
roll. Members ^placed upon that
roll will continue to attend meeting's
and enjoy all the social' privileges
but will not be required to respond
to alarms.
A committee is now investigating
the subject of uniforms, and it is
probable that an entire new outfit
will be purchased in time for the
state convention, which occurs in
Alma on June 10-11, and which the
entire department hopes to attend
for one day.
A. B. Canfield was recommended to.
Mayor Lacy, for reappointment as
Chief.' The following officers were
elected,, subject to confirmation by
the council:      •        • -
■ Assistant Chief—S. JSorthey.   !   -
Secretary—Jas. Daugherty.   .
Treasurer—Jas. Lbtich.
Hose Oo. No. 1: «'
. Captain—Jas. Daugherty.
Lieut—Clifford Clark.
Hose 0o. No. 2:
Captain—S. Northey.
Lieut.'—C. Jonnson/
Truck Co:
Captain-*-F. E. Dohert;
Lieut.-J. S.'Bicknell
GLEASON-COOTS.
^ J^_WeJn?sday.. at  Midland.....oc-...
"efffred the marriage of Leon Glea-
sdn and Agnes Coots, both of this
city.   The ceremonywas performed"
by Rev. D. E. Malone, and the wred-
wi«,3      rrwM     £r«... ,  LVtr\~.
j. iio contracting
parties were accompanied from this,
city by Herman Rogers  and Miss
Esther Coots,  sister of the bride,
.T.rr.^.-nrfJ.nA^n^J    il .   	
ir«v«iuuooDCU  UUC Ud'emuiiy .""
The bride came to this city about
a year ago from Belfast, N. Y., and
has been employed as an operator
in the Union Telephone office. During her short residece here she has
endeared herself to the yoivng people of the city, and with her pleasant manner has come to be regarded
by the telephone patrons as a valued and model operator.
The groom is the only son of Mr.
and Mrs, S. A. Gleason, and he is
one of the best known young men
in the city, and whose friends are
legion. Ever industrious and possessed of exemplary habits, his
prospects for life are exceedingly-
bright.
Mr. and Mrs. Gleason will make
Clare their permanent" residence.
The Courier joins with their numerous friends jn wishing- them a
Jiappy and prosperous career.
Two organs for sale cheap.
W. H. Eldkn.
For Saij3—Complete store front,
in good condition, size, 10x24 feet.
.   T. ,0. Hojcbrook, Clare.
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