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Established 1878,
OLARE,  MIOHIGAN   FRIDAY MOBNlW, MARCH 31, 1905.
OURE GiTY FiMANCE
Brief Summary of Income and
Expenditures During the Year
Ending April 1,1905,
In response to a number oi inquiries
3   the^ENTEsrEk erives herewith a brief
f summary of the city's finances for the
year just ending.   The school, county
and state funds that pass through the
hands  of   the   oity   treasurer   are
omitted, the figures given being for
the city government only.   The suims
Klven for a number of items are approximate but in such cases are under
the actual amount rather than above:
INCOME,
Bal. in treasury April 1,1904 62,142.20
City taxes collected 4,482.92
Delinquent taxes received 355.00
Water rents 1,000.00
License money 1,732.00
Cemetery income 225 00
For library from _nes, etc, 63.00
Total am't for year $10,000,12
Bal. oity funds April 1,1905
little oyer'    $500
BXPBSTDITUBES.
In all somewhere about $9,500 has
been expended by the city government
during the past year of which about
84,600 was for what may be termed
permanent improvements, -.The remaining $5,000 a sum much larger
than the average citizen supposes,
seems to be necessary to keep the city
government running. Here are the
items showing Improvements:
Vernon hill and county line $700
Sidewalk grade 1st street 65
Tileing 3d street, etc., 300
Work on road from Catholic
church north 200
County line road near Bubel's 125
Bridges .       ' 861
Opening Cleveland street 25
Rockwell hill grading 25
Clty'B part of 5th st. sewer 377
Repairing, etc., city ball 175
City survey and plans 550
Water pipe laid, eighth street        160
Cross walks and walk rebates -150
Grading walk to cemetery 45
Total 84,058
Besides these items there was sand
drawn on one block on Pine street
aouth of Fifth, road graded at Fourth
street bridge, some work done on one
block on Sixth street east, two blocks
graded somewhat on Dorth Beech
steeet, the city paid a part of expense
of fixing Seventh street for two blocks
west of McJSwan street, bringing the
total for improvements, more or less
permanent, up to 4,500 or a little
more. The remaining $5,000 is made
up from numerous items. Some of
these came from elections, fires, health
officer, salaries of city officers', water
pumping, police duty, etc.
The last city bonded indebtedness,
water bonds, was paid in 1902. Taxes
recently collected are practically ail
expended. When settlement is made
with the water board tomorrow there
will be sometning over $600 in the city
treasury but $137.08 of that amount is
library money and not available for
general city purposes.    •
Fow on the eve of receiving 817,000
into the city treasury, it would be
well for each voter to cut out this article or file away this paper for reference a year from now when the next
year's financial record for the city will
have been made.
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Rapybliean City Ticket.
Mayor—D, J. Fox.
Clerk--W, S. Cooley.
Treasurer—J, R. Goodman.
Justice (full term)—J. W, Calkins.
Justice (fill vacancy)—II. B. Allen.
FIRST WAKD.
Supervisor~J. L. Oliver.
Alderman-J. S. Bicknell.
Constable—M. J. Ash,
SECOND WARD,
Supervisor—Levi Montney.
Alderman—A. E. Mulder,   .
Constable—T. J. JV Walker,
THIRD -WARD.
Supervisor—J. D. Dunwoodie.
Alderman—Herman Lange.
Constable—Frank G-rover,
The republican city and ward caucuses Tuesday evening were well attended and good candidanes selected.
Forty-three votes were cast at the
city caucus of which J. W. Calkins
was chairman, Philip Bennett secretary and F. B. Doherty and C. L.
Pickel tellers.
J. D. Fox, the republican nominee
for major, is a successful builder and
contractor. He served as, alderman
from the second ward for two terms
and accomplished as much for his constituents as anyman they ever elected
to the common council. W. S. Cooley,
who received the nomination for clerk
is one of our widely known and highly
esteemed citizens. J. R Goodman
was the unanamous choice of the convention for city treasurer. He is a
skilful accountant and a man of years
of experience in such business as the
treasurer's duties involve. For justice
of the peace «T, W. ualkins and H. B.
Allen were nominated. The first is
the genial proprietor of "The Calkins" and the second is one of Clare's
young business men whose business
would enable him to attend to the duties of the office'most admirably.
The ward caucuses showed a good
healthy interest, each ward naming a
strong ticket. J. L. Oliver, the nominee for supervisor in the First, has
already served as supervisor for his
ward, is conversant with property
conditions therein and would give his
best endeavor to the duties of the office. The candidate for supervisor in
the Second, Levi Montney, is a man of
good business judgment, has served as
supervisor in Grant township and is
in every way worthy of the confidence
of* the voters. _To mistake will be
made in'voting for him for supervisor.
In the third ward, J. D. Dunwoodie
is the candidate. He is one of Clare's
old residents, knows existing conditions and is a man of business experience.
In J. S. Bicknell, A. E. Mulder and
Herman Lange three worthy, able citizens are. presented to the voters of
their respective wards for aldermen.
Their ability and integrity is unquestioned. Good service will be done the
city government by electing them.
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The contest here In Verhon for supervisor is a spirited one. G. C. Leibrand who has served one year is opposed by Frank Lamoreaux but in
fairness to Mr. Leibrand some facts
ought to be stated.
Through tbe tax commission the
valuation of the township was raised
$257,000 but yet the county and state
tax was less this year because of a
lowering of Vernon's equalized valuation compared with the other townships of the county. Mr. Leibrand's
valuatioo for the township was $45,-
000 lower than that set for him by the
commission, and he was tbe only supervisor who did not carry out their orders and yet was not called back by
them to -"Sise the figures given. He
took them over the township and convinced them he was right. There
was ia Vernon this year f?2400 ditch
tax, half of which was at large. Because Of 0257,000 raise in valuation,
fthe mill tax was greater than usual
and hence there is a good balance in
the treasury of nearly every-, school
$istrte& ia fche township m a direofc
result of the tax commission* offset-
Slag the slight raise it* taxes in some
esses?*
SELECT THE BEST MEN.
Clothes pressed, dyed, cleaned and
impaired. Leave orders with W. W»
Sots©*, two _oora west* of jsoQfc oflice,
Oemoerat City Ticket,
At the democratic caucuses held
Monday evening the following ticket,
was nominated:
Mayor—A. J. Lacy.
Clerk—G. E. Benner.
Treasurer—B. J. Alger.
Justice of Peace (full term)—A. »E,
Maynard.
Justice of Peace (vacancy)—Frederick Fishley.
FIRST WARD.
Supervisor—David Ward.
Alderman—C. E. Sutherland.
Constable—George Phil p.
SECOND WARD.
Supervisor—David Jennings.
Alderman—Archie McKinnon.
Constable—W. L. Parrish.
THIRD WARD.
Supervisor—J. A. Jackson. •
Alderman—George Mater.
Constable—A. J. Kane.
An Evening of Song,
Mrs. Bernice M. Wells gave a song
recital at the Congregational Wednesday evening and Considering the downpour of rain, a goodly number were
in attendance. It was an admirably
selected program and was the finest
thing of the kind ever given ln our
city. Mrs. Wells was at her best, and
the various numbers were rendered in
her most pleasing and effective style.
She has not only a charming, well
trained voice, but withaf is far advanced In the art of facial expression.
Without a doubt Mrs, Wells wiii be
persuaded to give another recital here,
and when that time'comes she will no
doubt sing to a crowded house.
Please do not take any other insurance until you have seen-A. A. Lance
of the Gold Reserve Life, (every policy
payable in gold, no matter what the
condition of t*he currency)* He is at
,®> L. Wermuth'flj bail 'phone _Jo. 5.
The Composition «of Clare's City
. Council for the. Coming
Year is an Important
Matter*
The voters of the city should remember that three democratic aider-
men hold over for next year as follows:
First ward—Jacob Mason.
Second ward—P. D. Brown.
Third ward—T. B. Hirt.
Three new men are to be elected
next Monday from these six, the first
named in each case being republican
_nd the second, democrat:
FIRST WARD.
J. S, Bicknell.«     C. E, Sutherland.
SECOND WARL.
A. E* Mulder,      Archie MsKinnon.
THIRD   WARD,
Herman Lange. George Mator.
Two important matters will come
before the new council, or rather, the
$17,000 water works expenditure will
be carried forward to it from the old
council and the question of a new contract for electric lighting will come
before the new council. The present
contract expires June 1st.
More Chronic Kicking.
In its issue of the March 24th the
Clare Courier has the following comment on the drain law, recently signed
by the Governor, applicable to Clare,
Isabella and twelve other counties:
The more or less notorious amendment to the drain law, covering Clare
and a few other counties, is now a part
of Michigan's statutes, having been
signed by Governor Warner last Friday. Unless the courts should wipe
out the act there are not any probabilities of further ditching being done
in the counties named during the life
of the present generation.
But under date of January 6th, 1905,
the same paper publishes the following resolution adopted by the Clare
county board of supervisors December
23d, 1904: '
Resolved that the board of supervisors of Clare county instruct the senator or represntative of this district to
have the "Drain Law amended along
the same lines as the law now in force
in Saginaw and St. Joseph counties
and ask them to put forth their best
efforts in the matter,
Notice of this resolution was given
December 22nd and the time of its
consideration next day definitely set,
but no one appeared to offer one word
of protest. In fact every democratic
supervisor, including Supervisors
Jackson and Jennings of this city,
also Mayor Lacy, who is chairman of
the democratic county committee, as
well as every other supervisor voted
for the resolution. Nor was any word
of protest uttered by the Courier at
that time. But as soon as word came
from Lansing that Senator Doherty
and Rsni"esent-ative 3_el!s*-' were so*
tually carrying out the instructions of
the board of supervisors, the Courier
editor who so loudly wails forth his
belief that our legislators should be the
servants of the people, crys out against
the sharp politics of practically legis
lating Drain Com'r Schunk out of
office.
But such childlike peevish wailing
on the part-of one, who seriously aspires to political leadership, is a good
example of the chronic kicking that
debases modern politics and tends to
polute the reputation of every man in
public life today.
armors' Institute Conference!
L. R. Taft, state superintendent of
Michigan Farmers' Institutes, will be
at The Calkins, Olare, next Tuesday
at 2:12 p. m. for a conference with the
vice-presidents and other officers of
the Clare and Northern Isabella Agricultural society.' The secretary, G. B.
Pease, asks tbe'S_N_iN__ to urge all
to be present.
FARWELL NEWS.
Dan Burke has gone to Cadillac to
work.
Art Graham spent Sunday with his
parents in town.
A line line of new spring stationery
at Roys'drug store.
Miss Ruble Ritchie is the new telephone girl at Spring's bazaar.
Mrs. D. A. Barber attended the wedding of Miss A. Kibbe at Mantau on
Monday,
Miss Jennie Tbibault of Luther is'
visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
D. R. Wait.
E. D. Linsea has moved out on bis
farm, his barber shop will be run by
Mr. Thayer.
The regular meeting of the W. R.
C, will be held next Wednesday April
5th.  Two initiations will take place.
Boyd Spring left for Springatoa, Idaho, Monday morning where he may
"decide to locate if he likes the country,
The ladies Of Obe M, E. church will
serve a ten cent supper at the Ladies'
Library next Friday evening, April
7th.      '
Our village school will close Friday
and remain closed tq Monday, April
10, this being the regular spring vacation.
A special meeting of Farwell Chapter R. A. M* was held Thursday evening, Work on The Most Excellent
Degree.
Rev, Vaughn of Grand Rapids, a
missionary minister, occupied the pulpit, at the Congregational church last
Sunday.
You need a spring tonic, try abottle
of Roys' Sasaparilla, regular price
$1.00 for only 53c. This offer will only
last thirty days.
Fred Pyers has traded his house in
Farwell with Geo. Lewis for his place
at the Hlnkleville crossing. They
both moved last week.
Mrs. F..Babcock left for Hesperia,
Tuesday morning to help take care of
her brother and bis wife, Mr. and Mrs.
CJrbin Fuller, who are both sick with
Typhoid fever.
Miss Flora Babcock completed her
winter term of school at Dover last
Friday and is home on a two weeks'
vacation. She has been engaged for
the spring term,
The M. E. church will bold a recpt-
ion for its new members on the evening of Wednesday April 12i.h. The
members from" Gilmore and Maple
Grove will also.be present.
Miss Flossie Clark entertained fifteen of her girl friends at ber heme on
Sail street Monday evening. After a
six o'clock supper was servpd, the remainder of the evening was passed
with music and games.
Mrs. J. W. Freeman o*f Saginaw,
and Mrs. O. H. Talmage of Taunton,
Mass., were the guests of Dr. and Mrs.
L<\ F. Grillet Tuesday. In the afternoon a reception was given In their
honor from three to four.'
The democrats held their caucus
Monday afternoon and put in nomination the following candidates: Sup.,
J. H. Odterout; Clerk, Fred Shepard;
Treas., James McGinnls; J. of P*, F,
McLellan; H. Com., J.JFritzelle.
The Republican caucus was held
last Saturday afternoon and the following candidat s were p ased in nomination; Sup., L. L. Kelley: Clerk, E.
S. Hinds; Treas., John McAninch; J.
of P., H. M Roys; H, Com., Wm.
Mott.
The last number on the Farwell
Lecture Course will be given at the
Congregational church Friday evening, April 7 th by Thomas McClary.
You can't afford to miss the last and
one of the best. Admission 25c. •'!
wish to thank you for the magnificent
lecture you delivered in my course last
night. I consider it one of the most
brilliant and interesting I have ever
heard. The audience which greeted
you was the largest in attendance in
this city." W. H. Silcox, Manager
Popul ir Course, Lansing, Mich.
Clare and Board of Supervisors
The Olare county board of supervisors is republican. During the past
year four democrats, two of whom are
the recognized political leaders of
their party, represented Olare on that
board. Only last October one of those
leaders deliberately sought to raise
the discussion of a very debatable political issue of the campaign during
fche sessions of the board. In fact the
bill now pending in the legislature relative to contagious disease bills in
Clare county is attributable to political controversies originating on fche
board of ^supervisors. Last* year
Clare's delegates on the eve of fche annual meeting of the supervisors went
about the city telling what awful
things would occur to Clare's valuation at fche hands of the board, for
they as political leaders knew they
had so antagonized many of the supervisors of the townships thafc they
feared for friendly treatment for Clare
and it was through the good offices of
prominent Clare citizens rather than
through her supervisors and mayor
that Clare received such fair treatment, and not even fchey who prophesied dire results had one word of criticism to offer.
The Sentinel submits thafc Clare
ought to have at leasfc one supervisor
on fche county board working in unison with the majority parby of that
tioard. It may be contended that politics ought nofc fco count in counfcy
matters but the faofc remains that political lines are drawn in the organization and control of the board and
the keen political rivalry now existing is largely due to the political aggressiveness of Clare's democrat representatives., - The same four democrats.
as last; year are candidates for re-election as Glare supervisors and mayor
again this year. It. is up to you, Mr,
Voter.
New Seriee: VoirlT,Wo,, V? ^
CITY BAND CONCERT,
Pronounced by a Large Audience the Best Yet Given.
Thafc the citizens of Clare are proud
of our. excellent band, no one has ever
denied, and farther proof of their
pride was manifest when at eight
o'clock Friday evening fche opera
house was found packed to its nfcmosfc
capacity. A program folder with advertisements was gotten out and so
liberal were fche businessmen that fche
proceeds of this nearly met the entire
expenses, and the band treasury is
over $90 to the good as a direct result
of fche concert,
When the curtain was raised the
band, in fcheirneafc uniforms, and with
highly polished Instruments, presented
a most pleasing appearance. The
first number was an overture and this
was followed by a serenade, both of
which were exceptionally well
rendered.
Will Adams is certainly a genius.
Many people have known this for several years. All who attended this
concert are now aware of the fact.
He took an-entirely new role this
time, appearing as "Miss Kittle
Sandwich," and ably assisted by Michael Ash.as "Mr. Mike Ham," fchey
rendered an original sketch written
especially for the occasion by Mr.
Adams, and their preformance was
highly entertaining. Mr, Ash for a
time forgot his fifty-five years or
more and warmed up in an old-time
clog dance.
The audience was highly pleased
with Miss Lena Dunwoodie's effort in
a vocal solo, "O Dry Those Tears."
She responded to a hearty encore and
sang "The Bandolero."
Leader A. E. Mulder rendered a bar-
itonsolo, accompanied by the band,
which plainly showed that the doctor
is not only an exceptionally good
leader and instructor, but is himself
a musician of extraordinary ability.
The solo was triple-tongued throughout. *
F, B. Doherty appeared in fche role
of King of the Hottentots, and the
length of his most delightful monotone solo reminded-the audiencs of
"Ninety nine blue bottles." It was
extremely ludicrous and took well.
E. G. Welch rendered a vocal solo,
"When My Golden Hair Has Turned
fco Silver Gray," and responding to an
encore sang, "O Hart of Mine."
A reading by Nelson Irish, dressed
as an old lady in her sun bonnet, was
especially pleasing. He was also
called back.
Two little Misses from Evart, Eula
La France and Pansy Forfcon, the former dressed as a boy, sang in "a most
pleasing manner, and called back for
a second selecbion, their number was
pronounced by many as the most
pleasing number on fche program.
Following this was a selection, Isle of
Spice, by Kirkbride's "orchestra,
well rendered and much appreciated.
"Dainty Dorathea" was the vocal
solo sang by Miss Grace Giberson.
She was called back for a second
song. Many in the audience have
for years watched Misses Giberson and
Dunwoodie as they have developed
from "weetots" to young womanhood,
and they can but have a feeling of
pride that right here in our midst
have been reared two such beautiful
characters, and along with all, thafc
they have so far developed their musical talent.
Will Adams appeared again, this
time as a stylish colored genfcleman,
and with song, fresh jokes ane good
stories provoked many outbursts of
laughter. Bill was ab his best, and
many remarked that he had never appeared more entertaining.
A clarionet duet by Messrs. Dunwoodie and Doherty, with band ac-
companymenb, the Northy and Bronson specialties which were laughable
and entertaining, and a waltz b> the
band closed the evening's entertainment, and one af the best band concerts the city has had, was over.
Cheap Liffe Insurance.
Look out for cheap Insurance. You
have to die to win I Your rates are
raised every 2 or 3 years I You get no
accident benefits and by the time you
have paid dues, extra assessments etc.,
it Costs as much as the Gold Reserve
life, where you have none of this. Initiations are deadly. One man in
Grand Rapids Was killed; another a
leg taken off; 3, men in Clare badly injured; one in Farwelland many others.
We have none of this. bash. A. A,
Lance, Gold Reserve, at Wermuth's,
IMPROVE THE ROADS.
Every Voter Should Vote "Yes"
Next Monday on this Good
Roads Amendment.
Three amendments to the state constitution are fco be voted on by the
people afc the spring election Monday,
and while two of them are purely local in character, the other affects the
entire state ot Michigan inasmuch as
it concerns the roads of our country.
These amendments are as follows:
Providing a board of counfcyauditors
for Genesee counfcy.
Allowing Genesee county supervisors
to pay their circuit judge more than
fche state allows If they wish.
Giving the state power to engage in
the improvement of fche roads if it
desires.
The last amendment was brought
about by a bill introduced by Senator
Ely of Gratiot counfcy. During the
last session of congress an appropriation of $27,000,000 was made by the
government to apportion to such
states that wish to improve their
country roads under fche cash system.
Under our sfcabe constitution no
money can be appropriated for internal improvements, and as congress appropriated this $27,000,000 with the
provision thafc all states who should
ask for their apportionment, should
also set aside an equal amount for
fchafc purpose. Michigan could nob nor
cannob hope to secure any of the
money unless the constitution is
amended. Michigan's portion will be
g702,000 if tbe constitution is
amended.
Another feature of the work, if the
amendment carries, is the fact thafc
all townships must have what is called
the township road system in order to
be benefited. Certainly most townships would adopt this system if fche
people understood the proposition and
fche benefits to be derived therefrom.
In addition to securing a better sj _-
tern of road building than under the
old pathmaster plan, if the amendment carries, and an application is
made fco the state for a $500 appropriation, the national government, in addition will give $500 more for the
same purpose. That $1,000 will help a
long ways toward bettering our roads
and every township in the state will
be entitled to that amount if they
take the right course and the amendment carries.
Fine Cattle Grown in Arthur.
From the Buffalo, N. Y.. Courier of
March 22d we quote the following:
showing that cattle grown on the
Brand farm in Arthur township in
Olare counfcy were considered of such
quality as to sell above the market
price:
J. F. Brand of Glare and Saginaw,
Mich., who is a wealthy banker of the
latter city, has been spending several
days here with former Michigan friends
now Buffalonians. Aside from 'his
affiliation with th*? mercantile world,
Mr. Brand is the proud posseesor of an
extensive stock and cattle farm, fche
same being stocked with the famous
Hereford cabbie.
He shipped a carload of them inbo
Buffalo lasb week, which were sold ab
an advance on the markefc price. The
shipment, five head of which averaged
1700 pounds, and all his own raising,
caused considerable comment among
fche East Buffalo stock buyers, it being
freely aseerted that the cattle were
among the best sent into bhis city,
Mr. Brand also has two large farms in
this state near Utica, which are to be
utilized for stock purposes.
fiieaned From Isabella Doings,
GENERAL INFORMATION COLUMN.
In this co.u_.ii are found"inlscel.
1 lancons items of'.importance such
as articles lost, anluialsllestrayed,
business announcements, stock for ,
i sale, farms torrent, etc., etc* Five
cents per line per week.
Foe. Sale—Bay Mare, ten years old,
weight 1300.   Address box 60. Herrick,
Dressmaking and plain sewing*
East Fifth street. Mrs, Maby Baxt<-
_bb. 38-10
Will sell at auotton In front of Central hotel, Saturday, April 8th, good
Jaxon wagon with neekyoke4 wbiffle-
trees, double box and spring seat. Six
month!' fci me, six per cen t.      "
TSOS,I_BS_E;_V
Fob, Sa_k—Good grade O, I, O, sow
and eight pigs, H. A. Lopsiie, R. 4,
Olare. • 18-2  -
Money To LoAN---Reasonable rates
Office with A, E, M;aynard.
O, C.' Habxhs.      18-bf
Tested seed corn for sale.
Htjfmaet, Farwell,,Mich., R,
18-bf.
C,
F,
R.
b.
W. M. Temple advertises an auction
sale fco be held on his farm two miles
north of Temple April 5b_„. A large
amount of farm stock and implements are offered. 18-3
Agents Wan__d—For fifty counties; Commission forty per cent. For
Jewell Nursery Co., Lake City, Minn,,
—1200 acres nurseries. Apply to W.
B. Page, Clare, Mich. 17 tf
For Sale—400 bu. "Big 4" seed
oats. 45c per bu. Johit D. Cabey,
Olare, R. 4, 17-3
Eavestroughing—go to Lewis &
Patrick to get Id done right.
Hay and Wood for Sale—J. H. See
ley, Bell 'Phone.
10-10
Plumbing and general reparlng—
Lewis & Patrick.
Three first class lots on 56h street
for sale cheap.   H. W. Pieboe.   16-fcf.
Buggy Painting.
Bring in your buggies, I am' prepared to paint and stripe fchera'afc live
and let live prices. S. Nortbey, south
side, Clare. 9bf.
Fees Moderate.
A free consultation and careful examination of your case made. Selected
medicines only employed. Office open
from 8:00 a. to 9: p. m, No extra
charge for night calls and strict at.
tention paid to business.
27-fcf Dk, Shaw.
ANO STEAMSHIP LINES.
TIME  TABLE.
GOING NORTH
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7:10
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Milan
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Durand
Owosso
Alma
CLARE
Cadillac
GOING 80TOH
No. 8 .
P, m.     p. hi
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1:35
There were thirty deaths in the
county during February.
Shepherd has organized for base ball
again this' season. J. H. Stable is
chairman and H. *v". Abbott secretary.
During 1904 eighteen divorces were
granted tn the county, two cases
withdrawn, twenty-nine filed with
thirty-eight left over from the previous year, making a total of sixty-
seven cases in the counfcy for the year.
Another consignment of goods—five
carloads—belonging to Ohio people
arrived at this place on Saturday last.
If Ohio people keep on settling In
Michigan perhaps we may furnish a
president of the fJ. 8. a tew years
hence.—Shepherd Republican.
The railroad committee at Mt.
Pleasant have agreed to comply with
the demands of Col. Boynton, the promoter of a railroad from Grand- Rapids to Alpena, to pay the rest of the
bonus required for Mt. Pleasant and
word on the road between Edmore
and Mt, Pleasant county is expected
to begin soon. Ik will give the flourishing county of Fremont and the village of Winn, a railroad*
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2:12     10:06
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8:23       9:23        CopemisH 5:25     U:0b
a6:25     10:80      Frankfort        _ 4:80     10:10
Nos*;7 and 8 daily between Cadillac and
EranKfort.
No 1 has tree reclining ohair car Toledo 00
Frankfort. Nos, s and 7 "have sleeping car
Toledo to Frankfort. „ ^
No. 4 has free reclining chair car Frankfo**
to Toledo, Nos. 2 and 0 have sleeping car
Frankfort to Toledo,
Ann Arbor R. R» Car Ferries
Crossing liake Michigan between Frankfort
and Manitowoc and Kewaunee, "Wis,, and Menominee and Maniatigue, Mich., offer the most
desirable route between points In Wisconsin
and Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michig an
Lower rates to points in Upper Peninsula via
Frankfort than via any other route.
J. J. KERBY, .    B. L, AXTORD.
G*p A Local Agent
The republicans of Mt. Pleasant
nominated the following ticket:
Mayor, I, A. Fancher; clerk, O, D,
Bowen; treasurer, H. E, Ohatterton;
iustice, T. J. Fordyce. This ticket is
put up as a public purity ticket and is
pledged to the regulation of tlie saloons, gambling dens and onher elements of vice but the democrats
joined with others to.nominate H, E.
Duell who has held the position of
mayor for two years under a republican administration.
The examination of Cyrus Loomis
for statutory criminal assault at Mt.
Pleasant went on behind closed doors.
The public learned but little of
what transpired. The two young
tfirls, Pearl Myers and Laura O'Brien,
were brought from Adrian in charge
of two matrons. These girls when
not in court were kept In the Dono-
von house under double guard. An
attempt was made by the court to exclude the matrons from the examination, so it is reported, but they claimed to be instructed not to leave the
gins a single' moment and were the
only ones present besides, the* court,
lawyers, witinegsea■ -fend., defendant.
Aa a reanJji. tlie four men, Loomis,
BouneliiJJent.and Stewart trave been
bound over for circuit court trial,
after a hearing of two days' duration,
in Justice Loveland's office behind
closed doors*
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