1903-09-04; Clare Courier

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Vol. IX.
CLARE, MICH., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4,1903.
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Sporting Goods
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Goods at Musseii's?
We have a full line of Foot Balls,
Boxing Gloves, Striking Bags, Nose
Masks and Shin Guards.
STATIONERY
We have a complete line of School Books.
.Our line of Tablets cannot be beat.
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Do you
want to buy
3 lbs.Tea
for $1,00?
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PRESERVING TIME
DO YOU WANT PURE SUGAR ?
It's not what you ought to get, but
what you do get that counts. We have
sure, honest eane Sugar and that's what
you ought to have if you .want, your fruit
to keep, We don't want to scare you,
but we want to inform you that Sugar
went up in price last week
We still sell it at the Old price
Fruit Jars
We have the Ball Mason Jars
will make prices satisfactory to you
We
Without doubt we've the best value
in Japan Tea that we've seen for Some time
36c per pound or 3 lbs, for $1.00
■      The choice^ 50C per pound        .
Coffees 20c, 25q, 30c, 35c per pound
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LOCAL   X
MENTION.
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Mayor Lacy tb Mt. Pleasant
today.
It. H. Holbrook to Frankfort on
Wednesday.
Sam. Dowd to Farwell and Midland Thursday.
Mr. rind Mrs. Edw. Stearns to
Frankfort'on Wednesday.
Sam. Dowd left today for Saginaw
to accept a position as barber.
E, Switzer.to Hersey Thursday in
the interest jof his factory at that
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Bessie Mathews returned tq Far-
well Thursday after a short -visit in
Clare.
Mrs. H. W. Pierce and sons,
Frank and Tcjm to Traverse City on
Wednesday.   '
There arrived at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. David Fish on Sunday
last a 11% pound baby girl.
Mrs. M. E. Parrisb<and daughter,
Mamie and Mr. and Mrs. Eiley
Parrish to Petoskey on Wednesday.
The £.nn Arbor excursion train
to the northern resorts on Wednesday, was made up of six well filled
coaches.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Fansher, who
have been visiting here for the past
two weeks returned to their home at
Massillon, O., Sunday.
vThe P. M. excursion oh Tuesday
to the northern resorts was a huge
affair. Two special trains of nine
coaches each passed through the*
city.
J. A. Jackson was one of a large
class which was initiated into the
mysteries of the Knights of Columbus at Saginaw on Sunday.
O. O. Harris and Mrs. S. Bogar-
dus accompanied their mother, Mrs.
J. W. Harris, to Ann Arbor on
Wednesday, where she will receive
medical treatment.
St. Louis had a street fair this
week, and from all reports it has
been of so warn a variety that the
firemen were kept constantly on
duty to prevent a disastrous conflagration.
E. C. Pettit, who a short time ago
entered the field as a dog trainer, is
rapidly gaining a wide reputation
as a successful educator of canines.
He already has eight high bred setters at his kennels and expects
more.
The Deputy Great Commander of
the L. O. T. M. M., Adah M. Price,
of Alma, will be at Clare, Sept. 9th.
for to hold a school of instruction.
There will be two sessions, 2 p. m,
and evening. All members of La-
Tosca hive. No. 170, should be
present.
Oliver N. King, Houghton Lake
merchant, was in the city on Wednesday. He informed The Coukibk
that a movement is on foot to construct a telephone line from Harrison to Houghton Lake, and that
himself and several Harrison business men are associated together in
the enterprise. The line will reach
the state forestry preserve in Eos-
common county.
Aid. Ward sends a communication
to The Coubieb, wherein he felicitates the vatiotts city offlcers upon
tkeiiL continued., manifestations of
-interest in the city's .growth and
general welfare, but calls especial
attention to the fact that he is the
only city official to add a "Fourth
Ward" to the city, and that the exact date of this accomplishment was
oh Sept. 1st, when a big boy arrived
at bis home.
The Midland "Juniors" were
again defeated on Thursday, the occasion being the Maccabee celebration at Coleman. Clare succeeded
in defeating Midland to the tune of
7 to 5. Sears and Schroeder of Saginaw did some Very fine battery
work, but Clare's battery proved to
bo more effective. It is hope that
that the Midland t^am will take a
brace before  snow flieB.—Saginaw
Courier-Herald;
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A surprise party>wa_s held at the
home of Mrs, Bruce McKinnon last
Monday evening to celebrate the
good lady's birthday anniversay.
Of course, nobody knew or could
discover just how ihahy summers
have passed since Mra. McKinnon
first Saw the light, ^our scribe will
Venture a guess, however, and call
her twenty-two. But no matter
What her age is she is a princess to
entertain as everybody conceded.
Ahaadsome new dress was presented
to the lady by thewisitors.—Cadillac
Democrat,
Visited Three Glare Homes  on Monday
Night and Appropriated to Themselves
all the Dollars in Sight.
Clare was paid a visit on,, Monday
night by the burglarious gentry,
and the net result of their venture
was about thirty-five dollars in the
coin of the realm and a gold watch.
As yet no clue has been obtained by
the officers.
The order in which the homes
were visited cannot, be determined,
because but one family knew of the
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of W. H. Elden, .MEr. and Mrs. Jas.
-Roxburgh were aroused from their
slumbers, by the flash of the light
from a dark lantern in their faces.
They deemed it wise not to interfere
with the operations of their visitor,
though as soon as it was thought
expedient they gave the alarm. Mr.
Roxburgh's trousers were relieved of
the sum of thirty cents. The family
congratulated themselves upon the
small loss they had sustained, and
not until Mrs. C. A. Flanagan, of
Chicago, who was visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Elden,' went to
the morning train to return to her
home, did she discover that the
burglars had removed from her
purse about $18. The purse was
found in the morning where she had
left it on the night before, and she
did not suppose they would remove
the contents and leave the receptacle in its place.
Nearly across the street resides
Jos. Worden, and Mrs. W.'s purse
had been left in the sideboard on
the evening before and contained
about $9. The front door of the
house was found unlocked and the
money gone, though the purse was
in its place.
M. P. Enders, the furniture dealer, is $7.50 and a solid gold watch
short by the burglary. He knew
nothing about it until morning. In
this case the thieves entered the
frontdoor, which waB found unlocked in the morning.
The work waB evidently that of
professionals, from the manner in
which the doors were opened.
These are the first burglaries that
have occurred  in  Clare  for  some
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ment. The Coubieb would suggest
that for a time, citizens contemplating a visit to a neighbor's home at
any hour after nine o'clock in the
evening, notice of the* visit should
be given on the day before, as before nine o'clock on Tuesday morning the hardware stores of the city
had sold every revolver they had in
stock, together with an abrindant
supply of ammunition.
THE OCTOROON.
A large audience assembled at
the Opera House last evening to
witness the production of - the
Octoroon by the Franklin Stock'
company. The play is laid in the
south before the war and is a Btir-
ring drama in five acts. The character of Wah-na-tee, a Seminole
Indian, was' exceptionally well
taken by Mr. Alvin Wyckoff. His
make up, speech and gestures were
perfect. Percy Herbert took the
part of Salem, Scudder, a Yankee
gentleman, in a most pleasing manner. ' These"two are- 'brothers" "and
certainly work well" together. Zoe,
the Octoroon, by Edith Marian
Smith, was also taken with skill.
Jacob McClosky, the southern slave
driver, taken by John Anderson
was excellent. His part as the
haunted criminal was very good.
Pete, the faithful colored servant
and slave, was the humorous character of the play and was creditably
taken by Chas. Bose. Little Ethel
Austin as Paul, the * favorite quadroon boy, was a character of the
evening,. Miss-Ethel is certainly
clever and deserves much credit.
Dora, the heiress, by Marie Tower
and Geo."Peyton, the Englishman,
by"G. Ralph Mfcnzing were both
good. The play was handled in
excellent style by the company.—
Berlin (Wis.).Journal, Aug. 25th.
- The Franklin Stock Co. at Doherty
opera house three nights, commencing Monday, Sept; 7. Change of
play nightly.   Popular prices.
The two year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. M.#P. Enders fell from a
bannister yesterday to the floor, a
distance of ten feet, striking upon
her head, causing a slight concussion of the brain. She was unconscious for several hours but this
morning, is reported considerably
improved.
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Getting Ready for Fall
TTMS IS WF SEASON when the store begins to take on a new
appearance, summer goods are rapidly being closed out,
and every department is filling with Fall and Winter.Goods ot the
most Up-To-Date Sorts.     The prices we are marking them Will
Interest the most economical buyers. *"*
Ladies9 Suits
A Special Value
Latest style Walking Suits in the
popular English Tweed mixtures,
Jackets lined with good quality
satin, a surprising value.... ..15.00
Umbrella Bargains
Yery fine union" silk serge, paragon
frames, steel rods, high grade
weichel wood handles.
Ladies'26 inch... 1.00
Men's 28 inch 1.25
Walking Skirts
A Great Line at $5.00
Made from every thread Wool
Skirting, of correct weight, in
every popular color, strictly tailor
made, several styles 5.00\
[Other big values 2.00 to 7.50]
New Waistings
Mercerized Cotton Waistings, of the
latest styles, in waist lengths, at
per pattern .,..1.50 to 3.00
Children's Cloaks
T^o hundred Children's Garments
of the newest styles, ranging in price
from $2.50 to $10.00 each, have just
been placed on sale. Why not make
your selections now, while the line is
complete. The prices are no higher
than they will be later.
Special in Art Material
To introduce, Richardson's Embroidery Silks, of which we cairy,a complete line, we" will, for a short time,
sell the following outfit, consisting of
1   18 in pure linen center
piece, reg. value .....,., .'.25c.
4   skeins Wash Eilo, 4c.. ...16c
1,  paper   best Eng. Embroidery Needles...... 10c
1   Diagram,Lesson by expert.
1   Handsome Color Plate —
Total value    -      -      51c
Outfit complete for only , .25c
2 Domestic Bargains
27. inch Outing   Flannels,   dark     .
colors, good patterns, special values, per yard  5c\
Manufacturers' Remnants of heavy
blue Denims; per yard only IOc
Boys9 Extra Heavy
School Hose
Made of soft, heavy yarn, corduroy
ribbed, fast black, better than
most 15c and 18c stockings, at 2
pairs  for 25c
LADIES' STREET HATS
A Complete New Line will be on Sale Saturday.
Lowest
Prices.
DA VY & CO
Everything
to Wear.
Store Closes at 6:00 p. m. [standard time] every evening except Monday & Saturday
IE LEWIS GflSS CLUB!
Interesting Meeting Held at Tatman's Hall
on Tuesday evening.
Regular monthly meetings of the
Lewis Cass "Club of Glare eonuiy
arenow being held, ahd they "are
proving of great interest to the
members. The sessions are not of
the nature of ' ordinary political
meetings but are held for discussion
of topics pertinent to good, government, and without being accompanied by the excitement and passions of a campaign. The meetings
are for no other purpose than the
educational features they convey,
and should be attended by all voters
interested in the questions presenting themselves to the American
people today.
Thb meeting held on Tuesday evening was attended by a large number of Democrats and others interested. The topic under discussion
was, "What shall be the issues of
1904.',' Papers upon the subject
were presented by A. J. Lacy, L A.
E. Maynard, C. W. Perry and A. R.
Canfield, and were listened to with
close attention.
The" next meeting of the Club will
be held on Friday evening, Sept.
25th, when Mr. Perry -Will discuss
the colonial policy of the administration, A. J. Lacy, the duty of
Democrats, while Mr. Canfield will
present his views upon primary
election refotnii
President Muscott urges all Dem-
crats to be in attendance.
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The Amateur Fields   Trials   in   October
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Will    Ml.   -__-rU.{£W.y     ,.trr,ur.l>Mr
As the time approaches for the
field trials to be held in this city
next month, sportsmen in all parts
of the state and from Canada are
expressing their intention of being
present, and from the present indications it is apparent that Clare will
be filled to overflowing with lovers
of the dog and gun. The local members Of the association and citizens
generally are taking an interest, in
the meet, and the visitors will be
properly entertained.
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT.
The enrollment by rooms in the
Clare schools, which opened on
Monday is as follows:   v
Kindergarten, Miss Wineland, 25.
First grade, Miss Maloney, 33.
Second grade, Miss Westfall, 36.
Third grade, Miss Kennedy, 43..
Fourth grade, Miss Louch, 38.
Fifth grade and part of the sixth,
Miss Colo, 38.
Part of sixth grade andseventh,38.
Eighth grade; Mr. Reading, 25.
High school, Misses Cooper and
Smith and Supt, Riggs, 63.
Total, 339.
For the first time in the history of
the schools the kindergarten department is equipod for handling more
pupils than are enrolled. Parents
having children near the age of five
years, who contemplate placing
them in school next spring are invited to send them this fall, that
they may bs  better  fitted  for  the
oupfc. -Kiggsintorms The vouk-Uckt
that'there seems to be an intensity
of interest among pupils and) teachers not heretofore manifested, ahd
he anticipates a most profitable
year.
Edgar Pierce, of Big Rapids, spent
Sunday in the city at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. J. H. Wilson.
Many of The Cottbiek'S subscribers have failed to send notice
of their change of address, because
of the establishment of the rural
routes. All possible pains will be
taken to get the papers to their proper destinatioh'untll such notice is
received, but it ia desirable that the
office be informed at once, that the
lists may be properly arranged for
the carriers.
The council held a lengthy Bession
on Wednesday evening? disposing bf
a considerable business. John Oliver wfts appointed supervisor of the
•first'ward, vice A.v C. Gordanier,
deceased, and F. B, Doherty was
appointed, alderman of *the second
ward, vice Geo. McKeever',removed.
A cement walk was ordered for the
north side of the park, and crossings
of the same material were ordered
laid txpon Beech street at the intersection of Fifth.