1898-02-17; Saline Observer

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Saline Observer
A. J. WARREN. Publisher.
SALINE, WASHTENAW CO., MICH.,    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1898.      VOL. XVHI.---NO. 16.
Kodak and
* Camera
SUPPLIES
Do Yon want any?
For the benefit of tbe amateur photographer, we have put in a limited
supply of
Plates, Print Paper, Mounts
Toning and Developer,
Flash Light Powder,
Etc.
Wbicb we will sell you as cheap
as you can buy  them •
anywhere.
A. J. Warren.
ITEMS OF   INTEREST.
•CLIPOCRAPHS.
in
Brought has caused an advance
laundry rates at Madisonvllle, Ky.
About 2,000,000 canary birds are annually bred in Germany and sold for
$3,000,000.
A Maryland n»:gro fell thirty feet into the hold' of a steamer, and was saved by lighting on his head.
The Apaches have three different
kinds of violins, each having but one
string, and played with a small bow.
Convicts in the penitentiary at
Boise, Ida*ip, ftftve organized tWQ baseball teams gild, ?ire permitted te, play
on Satv-rfiay aftt-iFneens,
The PF9Yin.ee ef Parana, in Brazil,
wh>eh is &&fflt the size of Austria-
Supsary, baa eniy aoo.coo inhabitants,
a.ne-ihiri-1 ef -whom are foreigners.
A hreefler Of Qfiarlestoo, Md., has a
pail' ef foiaen fawn rabbits with ears
that measure twenty-one inches from
tip to tip and drag on the ground.
A physician who has given much
thought to the subject, says that so
long as the cyclist can breathe with
the mouth shut he is certainly safe so
far as heart strain is concerned.
A pious Long Island editor fathers
the story of a horse owned by Samuel
Webb of Greenport, whioh, after b^g
hitched up each morning, gqes a^Qne
to its master/.';? store; but grig day
when its [shoe was logse it went instead to the blacksmith's shop, where
Mr. *Wab"*| faunfl it—New York Sun.
A P^er with, a glass me is at present
jp the pienaserie at - Stuttgart, and
igpks as fleree with his glass eye as
with the real em. A serious affection
of the muscles caused the beast to lose
the sight of one eye. As the public
didn't admire a cne-eyed tiger, the
beast was put under cocaine and the
useless organ removed.
Tradesman—Now that our trade is
looking up, I suppose you can pay
that little bill of mine? Capitalist—
My dear man, do you know what you
are talking 'about? I can get interest
on all the money I can get hold of
now. To pay you would be actually
throwing money away. I'm surprised
that you should think of such a thing!
But, then, I suppose you do not understand business principles. — Boston
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The Rb&eviljg |*31iio) Revifw printed the following communication the
ether day; "The man that run against
w>* hussy and tore the wheel off, on
the road last Thursday night, in front
of    John "Wig-ton's    barn, two    miles
north of Roseville, I think is a 	
mean man and no gentleman or he
would have stopped and seen if any
one was hurt; but no, he started off
his team and acted like a dummy.—
John J. T*.nner."
Laplanders think nothing of coviw-
iiig 1E0 miles a day on their skates.
One   Woman's "Way,
Mrs. Skinner—"Oh, but I wish I was
a man." Mr. Skinner—"Why, so, my
dear?" Mrs. SKinner—"I waa just
thinking today If I was ouly a man,
how happy I could make my wife by
giving her a diamond necklace for a
birthday present."
And    Th.y   Were Helpless;
"I will now proceed to give them
fits." the beautiful maiden said. Then
she took up her scissors and began to
■cut out red flannel drawers for the far-
"-■away heathen.
There are 295,000 persons in the
trained professions in Italy.
Public school children in Buffalo
were forbidden to take Christmas presents to their teachers.
Astronomers say that in our solar
system there are at least seventeen
million comets of all sizes.
The Methodist Episcopal Church
South has in its general conference
equal lay and ministerial representation.
A mother who will deliberately admit that some other baby is as smart
as hers is not to be trusted.—Atchison
Globe.
Berlin has a restaurant where a
beefsteak prepared in the highest style
of culinary art costs ?4.50, and the
waiter expects a tip Of 50 cents.
A Kentucky citizen has just written to his senator, asking for a copy
of every document issued by the government since it began its existence.
The telephone has not made much
progress in Russia. Last year there
were only 8,331 subscribers to the state
lines, and 10,164 subscribers to private
lines.
All sword bayonets of the British
troops in Ireland are being sharpened
as fast as possible by order of the war
department. Such an order is said to
be unprecedented.
.The hair of the driver of a New
York fertilizer wagon turned white
suddenly, owing, it is supposed, to the
effect of certain chemicals in the contents of his vehicle.
Mountain-climbers frequently find
butterflies frozen on the snow, and so
brittle that they break unless carefully
handled. When thawed the butterflies recover and fly away.
Mamma—Ethel, what do you mean
by shouting in that disgraceful fashion? See how quiet Willie is! Ethel—
Of course he's quiet; that's our fanre.
He's papa conjjng Ijqnie "late, and I
am ypn,—Lonfles Tit Bits.
FLOATING PARAGRAPHS.
Birthdays were kept even as far back
as the time of Pharaoh.
The waters of the Grand Falls of
Labrador have excavated a" chasm
thirty miles long.
During its first year of trial the purchasing agency of the city of Lowell,
Mass., made a saving of ?38,000.
Strasburg University students have
combined in a resolution to drink no
beer except in the afternoon and evening.
The earliest complete clock of which
an accurate record exists was madg }n
the thirteenth century, hi" ft laiaeei1
mechanip.
The Japanese eite 269 color varieties
of the chrysanthemum, of which 63
are yellow, 87 white, 32 purple, 30 red,
31 pale pink, 12 russet, and 14 of mixed
colors.
In some parts of New Zealand
orange-growing is a very profitable
industry. Sometimes the crop from an
acre of trees amounts in value to more
than "51,000.-
A proposal has been made by M.
Gabriel Viand, a French chemist, to
obtain easily assimilable iron tonics
from vegetables by feeding the plants
judiciously with iron fertilizers.
The Rev. W. W. Willy of Andover,
Mass., had a watch stolen from him
by a Texas soldier during the war, and.
is now1 publishing i-Ja-fds-infce'' igaperB
of the Lone Star stat^ii•vtb.£*"b.o'p"e'''6'f
recovering his property.
' eMzabeth:,Rider Wh&aton, the wefi-
"fn'own prison  evang.eji||, T*as p.|\tgc|
ff #Fot\§w *s ?TeW Spv£-Hvt~i"Hy
1U life world. She has become known
to most railroad men and receives annual passes over all the large lines In
this country.
A Georgia   Sermon.
A colored extorter, enlarging on the
impossibility of rich men getting into
heaven, said: "Look at Latherus:
When he wuz on de airth he ax Diwees
for de crumbs- dat fell frum his table.
En what did Diwees do ter him? He
call his dog, Moreover, en sick him on
Latherus. Latherus put up a purty good
fight, but de dog licked him! Den
Diwees wuz so mad dat he took a fit
en died en when-he'wake up Wan1
himself in hell-fire, en he look trqp-'"J|
sky-light en see Latherus en "jjijt'ftgf
Abraham \s a'"nngg'*iv match; en he
call ter Latherus ter turn on de water
en he'll pay de bill. En what did
Latherus say? He des leans over de
banister en holler out: 'Go 'long, man,
en shet yo' mouf. De water was cut
off on de tenth. Milk en honey is de
bes' I got!'"—Atlanta Constitution.
Novel   Proposition.
A proposal has been made by M.
Gabriel Viand, a French chemist, .to obtain easily assimilable iron tonics
from vegetables by feeding the plants
judiciously with iron manures. It
would be interesting to know whether
a suitable amount of iron could be absorbed in this manner.
Stands At The Hea
Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist of
Shrevport La., says: "Dr. Kings New Discovery is the  only  thing  that cures my
cough, and is the best seller I hare."   J.
F. Campbell, merchant of Safford,   Ariz.,
writes- *'Dr. Kiugs New  Discovery as all
that is claimed for it; it never fails, and is
a sure cure for Consumption,  Coughs and
Colds.   I cannot say enough for its merits.
Dr.Kiug's New Discovery for consumption,
coughs aud colds is uot an experiment.    It
has been tried for quarter of a century, and
to day stands at   the head.    It never disappoints.   Free trial bottles at LISTER &
SHEEDER'S. 1
After yeari" of untold suffering from
piles, B. W. Pursell of Knittersville,
Pa., wa.* -mred by using a sine;le box of
DeWitt's Witch Haze.l Salve. SUin
diseases such as eczema, rasb, pimples
and obstinate sores are readily cured
by this famous remedy.
C. F. Unterkircher.
SCRAPS.
The castle of Heidelburg is the
largest in Germany.
The pope can speak English, German, Italian and French perfectly.
The assessment list in Massachusetts
increased about $80,000,000 last year.
It is said that a man's hair turns
gray five yeaTs earlier than a woman's.
Forty-four muscles are called into
play in the production of the human
voice.
A western writer stated that "the
train thundered through the town in
silence."
i Our Third Annual
In this universe of puzzles the greatest is God's love for ns.
La Grippe
Since La Grippe has been  prevalent
in this country, there  has been  found
but one Specific, Dr. Humphreys' "77"
Fo -sale by all druggists, 25c.
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Closes Saturday, February 19
An event looked forward to by hundreds of economically
inclined people, because of its opportunities for money-
saving purchases. A sale which is unique in its ofierings,
and perfectly satisfactory in the qualities and priees offered
Everyone.
STAND
SQUARELY
Oome to the
MEAT MARKET
For Choice Cuts of
Beef, Pork and lutton
Choice Bolognas ane Liver Sausage
always on hand and made to order.
ffl     Demand   honest   shoes
w yonr honest dollars.
M    There  are   no   shoemakers'
% tricks—No weak spots—No hid- \
den bad work about this
J. B. LEWIS GO'S
ssl
Every stitch is honest.
Every shoe is stamped "Lewis.'
Uvvvlv; by 3. B. LEWIS CO., Boston, Mast.
LEWIS '■WEAR-RESISTERS"
are sold by all shoe 'dealers.
Harper «% Parsons
Final account.
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Ctaie of Michigan, County of Washtenaw
O At a session o£ the Probate Court tor the
County of Washtenaw, holden at ihe Probate
Offlce in the City of Anu Arb >r. on Friday, the
28 day of January, imhe year one thousand
eight hundred and ninety eight.
Present H. Wirt Newkirk,.Ju-U-a of Probate.
In the matter of Hie est te of Lis'er Silsbury
deceased. W. H. D-ivenp jrt, administrat n- of
saidestate, conies into courc and represents
that he is now prepared to render his final
account as such administrator. There upon it
is ordered that Monday, the 28 day of February next at ten o'clock in the forenoon, he assigned for examining and allowing such account
and that theheirs atlawof said deceased, and a'l
other persons interested in said estate, are
required to appear at a session of said Cour t,
then to be holden at the Probite OfH.33, in the
City of Ann Arbor, in jjiid Caun*y'and show,
cause, if ahy there be, why thVsaid account
should ho't be alVoweclY And'it is.'further ordered,
that  said1 administrator' give" notice    |o   the
Chickens. Turkeys, Srusage   and
Fish in their season.
Choice Lard in pails or bulk
We are here to please you.   Come and
see us.
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CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
IS aware that cptton has been lower iu price the past six
months than ever before. Everything entering into the
manufacture of Muslin Underwear reached its lowest ebb
last fall. Our order for nearly 2,000 garments was placed
at that time in anticipation of this sale. These goods
are made in one of the finest factorses in the U.S., where
well paid and intelligent girls take pride in their work.
Every piece, even in the cheapess. is finished as carefully
as if made in your own house. Special attentiont is
paid to little details, which, in many factories, aro entirely overlooked.
The result is perfect Muslin Underwear, which, duriug
this "WHITESALE." we offer at prices as low as are
asked for the "Sweat Shop"' .goods so frequently offered,
and so universally unpopular.
During the "WHITE SAT E'' Cottons of all kinds  will
be cheap enough to pay you to invest ior the future
Special prices will lie on ready-made Sheets,
Pillow Cases and.Wide Sheeting.
E. F. Mills & Co.
Ann Arbor
Just Received
Another a rge consignment of those
Fine Shoes
My trade on fiue Shoes is incregsing rapidly.
why is -nt^s?
We have the latest and best goods people know what a good thing is when
they see it.
We are also offering good bargains in
Italia
tIgnttuM
Of
A full and complete line of FINE GROCERIES.    We  buy
goods.    Our Kerosene is the best and we are proud of this.
our oil.
Choicest C0FFEE&
no
No
•'Cheap John
complaint s i
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ing*a'cora'o^t^"^'o,r^er.ttt'Tv71viiEMl^h.e4 in ths
Saline Qol3.ejver.,\ news Raner printed and circulating in said county, three successive weeks
previous to said day o£ hearing.
[A true copy]
P. J. Lehman H. Wirt Newkirk
Probate Register. . Judge of Probate.
Children   and   adults   tortured   by
9 burns, scalds, injuries, eczema or skin
disease may secure instant" relief by
using    DeWitt's  Witch Hazel Salve.
It is the great Pile" remedy.
C. P. Unterkircher.
Children Cry for
Pitcher's Castoria.
Schedule Of Teachers Examinations.
The regular examinations for all
grades will be held at Ann Arbor the
third Thursday and Friday of August
1897, and the last Thursday and Friday
of March 1898. Examinations for second and third grade at Ypsilanti the
third Thursday and Friday of October
1897, and at Ann Arbor the third
Thursday and Friday of June 1898.
Special examinations for third grade
only, at Saline the tlaird Priday of
September 1897.
W.N. Lister, Commissioner.
Notice to Creditors.
State of Michigan county of "Washtenwss
Notice is hereby given, that by an order of
the Probate Court for the county cf Washtenaw,
made on the 8 day of January A D.1898.six months
from that date were allowed for creditors to present their claims against the estate of George
H. Hammond late of said County deceased, and
that all creditors of said deceased are required
to present their claims to saidProbate Court, at
the Probate Offlce ih the city of Ann Arbtfr, for
examination and allowance on or ttefdre tlpve 8
day of July next, "and Uiat' sucii 'claims '^jl\
be heard before saii^ Coujt, o*i "he § day qf-
April] and; o*i the 8, cfty qf .Jujy ne^t, at* ten
o"clot*t jn tha forsntwin of eaoh of said days.
Dated, Ann Arbor, January 8. A. D. 189S.
H.Wirt Newkirk,
Judge of Probate.
FOR
Toledo and Points East and South.
Leave  Pittsfield, South   7:40 a. m.
8:51 p. m.
11:3,7 a. ffl.
Qwosso. iVlm,-*., Mt.- Bleaaant, Glare.
Catlap, Manatee, Petoskey and points
"Lpave P-HtaBeld, North   8:32 a. m.
4:39 p. m.
11:8 a. m.
If you are going to the Northwest,
you can save money by buying tickets
via Frankford and'Ann Arbor' Steamers
which run between Frankfort, Manitowoc and Kewaunee   Wis.  and Frankfort.   Menominee and Gladstone Mich.
W. H Bennett, G. P. A.,
Toledo.
S. T. Fairbank
Real Estate For Sale.
State of Michigan county of Washtenaw, S. S.
In the matter of the estate v>£ William
Guenther deceased, notice is hereby given that in
pursuance of an order granted to'the undersigned
administrator of the estate of said deceased by
the Hon. Judge of Probate for the County of
Washtenaw, on the 31 day of December A. D.
1S97. there will he sold at public vendue, to the
highest bidder, at the late residence of said deceased in Saline Township in the county of
Washtenaw in said state, on Friday ihe IS day
of February A. D. 183S. at two o'clock in the
afternoon of that day (subject to all encumbrances by mortgage or otherwise existing at
the time of the death of said deceased the following described real estate, to w.it: W. !«• of S.
W.M sec. (10) 80 acres. W. Va of N. W. J4 sec. (10)
SOaeVes N.W*. M ot"8".W. J4 of N.W. H see. (15) 10
acres all in Township^ four south of'range five
easttownship ofSaline, Washtenaw county Mich
Mattbetv; Seeger
. Administrator of said estate.
Harness,   Carriages,
Surries wagons*
Road, and Milk Wagons*-
Tranks and Valises see
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any
Farmers Attentiqu.
^ou contem^a.'-e pjaating
truitj frees p,r. grn.aU fi'Hit °f any ^h^,
send, tis a. list qf wants for prioes, or
send far illustrated catalogue and
Save Some Money. All stock warranted true to name as represented or
money refunded. Be pure and get our
prices before placing an order.
The Hawks Nuksery Co.
Rochester N. Y.
PATENTS
 reat^andTrade-Marlraoblalnvri.mndaU'Piv-.
5 ent business conducted for moderate Fees;.
{OU* OFFICE IS OPPOSITE UiS^gftW-J gWWS
{and we can secure paten*. inleMtiis? than own
I remote from Waslungtqn, .
{   Send model, flravrin-*: or. fbioi9n:vnm ajsefip-
Jtion.   We WW^&J»tentabJa w not, free of;
Jco^^eh-VtEe V. %, «na. forei(jn.«jWtties*
jC.A.SNOW&CO.
i   Of*. Patcut Office. Washington, D. 6.   l
m^GJLJST oo? btjle:
We keep the famous BALTIJUOREbrand alwaysJnice and fiesh
A FINE'assortment ofs
Oranges,       Lemons.       Bananas,       Figs,       Dates,       Pecans.
Almonds,       Niger Toe3,       English Walnuts etc.
Home made mixed TAFFIES 10c per pound.
MALIGAN # BLACK GRAPES.
A" fine   line   of   Cigars
Sweet Cuba
Pay Car      -
Dido
Old Crisis
and   Tobaccos.
32o  lb.
25e   lb.
15c  lb."
20c  ib.
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