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SALINE, WASHTENAW CO., MICH., THURSDAY, AUGUST 31,. 1905.
VOL. XXV.—NO. 46
fust Received, Carload of
Page Buggies
all first class work.
It is a pleasure to handle Buggies that I can
absolutely guarantee.       •
Our customers to whom we sold Page Bug-
4       gies last season were so pleased with the workmanship that we'sold out our old stock   at
auction and intend to handle Page Buggies exclusively.
Better take a look at them.
Respectfully Yours
F. D. FORD
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Lenawee county fair at Adrian, September 25-29.
Work will soon commence on Adrian's new postoffice.
It cost the state $103 to gather the
death statistics of this county ..for the
past year.
Moses Kerngood of Ann Arhor, a
prominent Elk and Mason, died last
week, aged 59 years.
Bev. and Mrs. Loren M. Bennett of
Ann Arbor, celebrated their golden
wedding last week Wednesday.
Dr. -R. S. Copeland of Ann Arbor,
has re-affirmed the announcement of
his candidacy for the nomination for
Congress.
An exchange says: Il does seem
rather strange that a lady will wear a
great big hat to church Sunday and go
about the streets bareheaded all the
balance of the week, but it is her privilege just the same. ■
There is a little controversy between
the First National Bank of Ypsilanti
and tlie First National Bank of Ann
Arbor as to which is the oldest national bank in Michigan. The Ypsilanti
bank claims the distinction.
Jefferson Louden, 74 years old pitched twenty-one big loads of hay on the
wagon in one day, for James Brainard
and did not get very tired either.
How is that for an old man? Are
there any of the young men in it?—
Onsted News.
In tearing dovyn the old Branch
store in which the postoffice was held
in an early-day, Henry Mabb found
three Old saddle bags that were used
to earry the mail from Dexter here,
probably 60 years ago. We have one
of them.—Stockbridge Sun.
The "black knot'" has neen discovered in some plum trSes near Anti Arbor
this year, after having made.no appearance for half a decade. Owners of
plum trees had belter watch out"for
the worm. An ounce of prevention is
worth a pound of cure.—Milan Leader.
J, F. McMillen, the owner of Sunny
Slope Peach Farm in Lima, it is claimed by competent judges, will gather
from his peach farm 3,000 bushels of
choice fruit. Mr. McMillen ships most
of his crop to parties at Ann Arbor,
Ypsilanti and Detroit.—Chelsea Standard. ,
A loud explosion back of the Oeci*
dental startled people Monday. It
turned out that some unknown person
had dropped one or more dynamite
cartridges down the well that Contractor Richards is boring, and when
the drilling machine reached it, there
were doings.—Ypsilantian.
The melon patch on the Dolson farm
west of the city was raided on Tuesday
I y a party of boys and nearly, every
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melon was smashed, the vines were
torn up and scattered about, and general destruction of .tbe fruit was made.
This is "certainly a most dastardly
trick and a severe punishment ought
to be giyen the culprits, wbish probably, will be done if they are located.—
Ypsilanti Sentinel-Commercial.
Ann* Arterites wlio attended the
farmer's picnic at Laraway's grove
Friday say that the finest speech of
the afternoon was delivered by Probate
Judge Emory Leland. The judge,
however, declares that the rest of the
speakers took up so much time that he
and W. W. Wedemeyer were not called upon, although they had both prepared elaborate orations.—Argus-D.
Dr. Herbert Burke and Miss Daisy
Burke who leave for Europe on Monday will have a trip through France
that would make anybody envious.
They intend to have an automobile
and a chaffeur and go through that
country at their own pleasure. Miss
Burke will remain in Paris for study.
Dr. Burke will go to Spain, Italy and
possibly Egypt, returning here the
first of next year.—Argus-D.
- Tecumseh's base ball management
published a letter in last Sunday's Detroit Pres Press, challenging the Mt.
Clemens team to play a series of five
games for the state championship and
$500 a side. Mt. Clemens came back
the next day with a saucy letter and a
desire to make the bet §1,000 a side.
Tecumseh enthusiasts have subscribed
to a purse more than large enough for
the side bet, and is more than likely
that the championship series of games
will be arranged for if Mt. Clemens
does not back down.—Tecumseh News.
John A. Hughes, the veteran Lake
Shore agent at this station, is in quite
poor health, although he is improving
at present. Mr. Hughes is one of the
oldest employes of this railroad and
began working for the company when
it was called the Michigan Southern
and Northern Indiana. He began his
labors at White Pigeon in November
of 186!) and Came to Tecumseh in February of 1872. where he has* since remained. He has therefore worked
nearly 36 years for this railroad and
faithfully, too, and Is certainly entitled
to an honorable retirement.—Tecumseh News. * *
An Ypsilanti young lady had a horrifying experience last week w"hile visiting in a neighboring town. She
stood by the window combing her hair
when the family cat came mewing to
her door. She crossed the room to let
.the cat in, and had scarcely gone a
dozen steps when a bullet crashed
through the winiow and buried itself
in the opposite wall. Had the young
lady remained" one minute longer hy
the window the bullet would have
pierced her brain. It seems some
reckless l0afers were Bring off their
guns a short distance from the house,
and one of ibrm is said by witnesses
to have aimed ai the bouse and fired.
Theyoung lady and ber hostess were
unnerved by the narrowness of her
escape.—Ypsilantian.
Outing Suits...
if properly tailored, have as much style as the
full lined heavier suits and are much more
comfortable for these hot days'. They are cut
loose, free and easy. s We haye them in single
and double breasted, plain greys, blue serges
and mixtures, priced $8 to $15.
Let us show you our immense line of Outing
Shirts with soft collars, in flannels, silks, mohairs, $1.00 and $2,50.
A new showing of fancy hosiery, summer
underwear and belts. '
Straw hats, we have all the styles* and <
' shapes, 50c to $3.00. '
The assortment and prices, make it an object
for you to come to our store.
C. S. WORTLEY & CO.
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Security For Your Live Stock
of every kind, and for your fields of growing crops, is what yo-s waai", ana what you have a. right to expect,
when you buy fence. A fence that a bull can break through or break down is not worth paying good money
for. You want weight in the fence you buy, weight enough to turn the heaviest Percheron or stop a " devil
wagon." Now, it is a fact—and you should know it—:that, per running rod, you obtain the most weight in
wire that Is given in any fence, in the celebrated
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It Is made on purpose to be the heaviest, most durable and lasting cf any fence at any price.   It is made and
sold in larger quantities than any other two fences ia the world, solely on its merits.    ' »
The makers of AMERICAN FENCE own and operate their own iron mines and furnaces, their own wire
mills, and sis immense fence factories^   Their product is the acknowledged -    ■
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"We can show you this fence in our stock and explain its merits and superiority! not only i i the roll but in
the field.   Come and see us and get our prices. ~ ;
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Church items.
BAPTIST
Bev.   H.   A.    McConnell,    pastor-
Preaching 10:30, S. S. 11:45 and B. Y.
P. TJ. at 6:30.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
First Church of Christ, Scientist:
Sunday service 10:30 a. m.
Sunday School 0:15 a. m.   .
Wednesday eveuing testimonial Service 7:30. Beading room open daily,
Sundays excepted, from 2:8b..to 4:30
p. m.   All are welcome.
METHODIST
Class meeting 10:00 a. m.
10:30 a. m. preaching service, theme
"Availing Prayer."
Sunday School 12:00 m.     * ;
Junior League 3:30 p. in.
*  Epworth League 6:30 p. m.
Union Service in tne evening, theme
"Needed Power."
Moths Damage German Dairies.
In Germany a great deal of damage
has been reported   lately  from   the
large moths which infest dairies and
live on butter and milk.
ECZEMA
SOc. Book free.
the most hopless cases cuted
. with "Hermit" Salve, euar-
A anteea. All drueeists. 25 and
Hermit Kemedy Co., Chicago
AT THE LOWEST PRICES.
Chas. Burkhart.
The mostlbeautiful
Ladies' Watch is the
"BETSY ROSS"
Manufactured "by The Keystone
Watch Case Co.
Call and examine them.
. iE. H, Cressy,
Jeweler and Optician.
A Littls Investigation
and experiment will convince you that no other Hour
is so sure to bring you steady, satisfied customers as
"Snowdrift" ^70c per sack.
The "Bell"   coffee "has a flavor all its own—20e
per pound.
"The Cup That Cheers"  made from **Koyal Garden" tea—50c per pound. -    *
Headquarters for "White Puff Baking Powder"—
20c per pound, ,
H & E granulated sugar—5Jc, 18*lb for S1.00.
A new line of Ladies Dressing Sacques,  also  Wrappers—50c and $1.00. /
A new line of Boys' and Gents' Shoes ready for
your inspection.
Give us a call.
S. T. FAIRBANK & Co
Phone No. 86-2r.:
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