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THE VILLAIN BARGOFF.

In one respect the villagers were of ‘the
same mind in regard to their shoemaker: he
looked like a villain.

But his work? That was good, and his
prices were moderate; so his custom was
large.. He had’ three apprentices, young
men whose years had placed them at une-
qual distances from manhood, which is pop-
ularly supposed to begin at the age of twen-
ty-one.:

His shop was a corner room, and conse-
quently looked out upon the world in two
directions. It was rumored that when Bar-
goif gazed out of the window facing the
south, a soft, warm smile crept over his
face. To the west window he turned his
back when he was at work. Sometimes at
sunset he would glance over his shoulder at
the long rays or the varied hues. Then his
features assumed a suddenly wry expression
that was suggestive of distaste. “His ap-
prentices, whose curiosity about him was
stimulated by the questions that were con-
stantly put to them by their acquaintances,
seeking information regarding the shoemak-
er, noticed his fondness for the south win-
dow and his peculiar dislike for the outlook
toward the west.
acteristics, and set the villagers a-guessing
to account for them.

Nobody in Kattin knew anything of Bar-
goft’s life before his settlement in the ham-
let, a straggling town at the foot of a deep
ravine that cut into the side of. the Alle-
ghany Mountains. Renting a small room
on the day of his coming to Kattin, he hung
out at the door a battered sign, ‘‘Bargoff,
Shoemaker.” The letters were yellow on a
black ground and did not struggle to en-
compass the painted boot and shoe that
usually adorn the signs of village shoemak-
ers.

“‘He’s a willain,” quoth Grandam Cole
upon first beholding him, and in her opinion
all others coneurred.

He waited many days for a customer and
none entered his door. He was not patron-
ized, not solely because Grandam Cole had
spoken against him but because there wasa
shoemaker jin Kattin, an old man it is true;
but heemployed a ‘‘jour,” and his boots
and shoes, made from selected stock, were
enduring. So the old man continued to shoe
the feet of the Kattiners, while he sneered
at Bargoff, whom he finally began to pity,
and offered a bench in the old shoe shop ‘'‘to
do the ‘‘cobblin’.” Bargoff, with a smile,
refused to leave his own small room in
which the lasts seemed arranged for exhibi-
tion on the shelves. Only his landlord eall-
ed upon him, and that but once a month, on
rent day, when he invariably left a receipt-
ed bill behind him.

When a year of persistent waiting had
gone, a day fell that brought Bargoff a cus-
tomer. Hewas gazing out of the window
at the other shoe shop where business seem-
ed brisk, when some one opened the door of
his little room and camein. He turned
around and saw just inside the door a girl
with her thumb in her mouth. She seemed
about ten years old. Her dress was torn
and her face and hands were dirty, but her
voice was sweet as she timidly addressed
him.

‘“‘“My pap wants ter know ef yer’d make
me 2 pair uv shoes an’ wait a;month fer yer

ay. 2

She took her thumb out of her mouth and
wiped it on her dress as she spoke.

“Of course I will, Sunny,” he replied

cheerily, as he reached for his measuring |-

tape.

““My name’s Mary, but Pap calls me Pert
when he ain’t mad at me,” she informed
Bargoff.

“T called you Sunny, because you are
sunshine to me,” Bargoff said, as he blew
the dust off the stick, and sat down on the
bench. ‘‘Put up your foot.”

She rested a plump bare foot on his knee.
When he caught it in his hand he shivered,
it was so coid. So he echafed and fondled it
until it was warm, and measured the other
foot for no other reason than to warm it,for
his practiced eye told him at a glance that
the feet were mates. The warmth crept up
reached her
heart and set her tongue going.

‘Pap couldn’t pay old Carnes, and he
wouldn’t make no more shoes fer us.”

And Bargofi laughed, for old Carnes was
the other shoemaker. Bargoff laughed mer-
rily. ‘‘Ah, Sunny,” he said, ‘‘you are not
sharp!”

And Sunny laughed, too, as she ran away
with a bound. Jn a moment she was back.

‘Say, Mister Bargoff, could you make
them shoes as soft an’ warm as yer hands?”

She did not wait fora reply. The fact is,
he was so taken aback he could not frame
one. Compliments thus affect even villains
at times. However, he felt his hands, and
was surprised at finding how soft they had
become in their long-enforced idleness.

That night he worked late. He was eager
to have the shoes done before Sunny: could
comeagain. There was an excitement in
him. Ithad been caused by his once more
engaging in his handicraft, and it buoyed
him. The zest of employment was novel to
him.

The sun pointed a long finger at. him as
he bent over the last the next morning. He
had risen-early, and was stitching the shoes
that were to be as soft and warm as his own
hands.

Sunny was not long behind the shoemak-
er in getting to work. She made the fire
and put the kettle on to boil for the break-
fast coffee. . She-peeped in slyly and he, in-
tent upon bis work, did not see her.

‘“My, ain’t they pretty!’ she whispered as
she ran back to, the kitchen.

When she had’ washed the dishes, she
combed her hair, and went to visit Bargoff.
He received her with great cordiality and
politeness. Her tongue became loosened
again and she blurted: -

“I likesyou, Mister Bargoff. 1 don’t like
my pap. He’s mean.
allers while he eats. Then we gits the
scraps. Mam, too, she waits with us.”

Bargoif started, and the lapstone fell on
his toe, but it did not hurt him then, He
was so excited the pain did not. attract his
attention.

‘You don’t mean it, Sales se he exclaim-

_ | ed, not interrogatively, but affirmatively.

"Yes, Tdo.* He allers does it, ‘Be says

They spoke of these char- }-

‘He makes us wait}

At last the shoes were done and Surny
was ready to try them on. She held up her
plump foot, which was clean on top, any-
way.

**f couldn’t fly,” she said, apologizing for
the dusty sole.

Bargoff laughed and asked for her stock-
ings. She giggled.

‘*?Tain’t cold enuf fer stockin’s yit. We
only wear stockin’s when the snow flies.”

‘*But the shoes, I made them a little large
and they won’t fit -vithout stockings.” °

“Well, I ain’t hed no stockin’s since last
winter.”

‘*T can’t knit stockings,” mused Bargoff,
‘“but I can buy them.”

And off he went to the store without a
word, leaving Sunny in the shop. He
bought a pair of striped stockings.

“‘Just to try the shoes on, you know,” he
said on his return. :

Sunny wiped the soles of her feet on the
clean side of his little-used apron, and slip-
ped on the stockings. Then the shoes were
laced up, and she walked over the sheet of
sole leather in them. She pronounced them
a fit, and proceeded to take them off. .

“Why not wear them?” Bargoff asked.

She did not reply until her feet were bare.

hen she handed him the stockings.

‘‘Pve tried ’em on; I’m much ’bliged.”

‘But the shoes won't fit without them.”

‘*They’ll fit better’n bare feet; besides, I
didn’t order no stockin’s.”

Then, with thanks for the shoes until he
was “‘better paid,” she went away, leaving
Bargofi staring stupidly at the stockings.

Old Carnes, the shoemaker whom the
Kattiners had patronized for two genera-
tions, laughed: when he heard that Bargoft’s
customer was Peter Bard’s daughter.

“It'll be many a day ’fore Pete pays fer
what she gits,” he remarked. ‘‘He owes
me a bill a mile Jong.”

But Sunny showed her shoes to a neigh-
bor. They fitted well, were strongly and
lightly made, and were cheaper than the
price charged by Carnes for children’s shoes.

‘‘My!” exclaimed the neighbor to her hus-
band, ‘‘that there Bargoff must be a good
shoemaker. u

Then she told him about Sunny’s shoes.
He took his daughter by the hand and led
her to Bargoff’s shop, where he ordered a
pair of shoes like Sunny’s. Thus the cus-
tomers came, one after another, until old
Carnes had little to de except cobbling, and
was compelled to discharge his ‘‘jour.”

When Bargoff sought a larger shop he
selected the corner room in which we found
him. The south window looked out on
Peter Bard’s back porch. There Sunny was
often visible, and Bargoff smiled when he
saw her. She was a child yet, but was
nearing the age and stature of womanhood
so rapidly that he declared he could notice a
change between days.

“Sir,” said an apprentice, ‘‘I hope you'll
forgive a bold question, but why do you look
sour-like when you see the sun.go down?”

‘*The setting sun reminds me of death,
and I like life; and that is why I turn my
‘back to the west. When I forget myself
and look that way, I make a face.”

‘‘And why, sir, do you smile soft when
you look out of the south window?”

Bargoff looked at Sunny on the back
porch and smiled as he answered:

‘“That is my secret.”

When the apprentice reported these re-
plies to the gossips who had prompted the
questions, they were no wiser than before.

That evening Bargoff looked over the
pages of aledger. In it was along unbal-
anced account against Peter Bard. For
eight years there had been entries on that
account’and on the debtor side only. Bar-
goff smiled as he shut the book. The total
was around sum, for Peter Bard’s family
had been hard on shoes even of Bargoft’s
workmanship.

“TI will collect that bill,” the shoemaker
said as he laid the book down.

The next Saturday night he said to Peter
Bard, who stood by the open door of the
‘shoemaker’s shop:

**Pay me the bill that you owe me.”

‘Do yer want blood eut uv a turnip?”
hiccoughed Peter, who was drunk.

‘Only what is mine I ask and will have!”

It was after night-fall, and there was no
light in the shop. With a quick movement
Bargoff pushed Peter into the dark room,
then slammed the door, and shut them both
in. Peter stumbled over a bench and fell
on his face among a lot of old shoes that
were waiting the cobbler’s hands.

‘*The shutters are.closed, so we may as
well have a light,” Bargoff remarked as he
struck a match and looked for a candle.

By this time Peter had regained his feet.
He struck at Bargoff, but only extinguished
the match. Then there was a sharp strug-
gle in which Peter was worsted; and when
he lay panting on the floor, he gasped 2
promise to pay. Bargoff released him and
lighted a candle. Peter produced somenew,
clean notes, whicl{ he handed to Bargoff,
who examined and returned them.

‘“*T prefer old bills.”

Peter placed the notes in his pocket and
said: .

‘*Jest ez. yer please. ”

“Well,” remarked Bargoff, ‘‘I pretee old
bank-notes, I said; but may I ask if you
have been paying debts with those new
ones?”

Peter was frightened.

“Hush!” he said. ‘‘Vll pay yer in money
thet’s. passed through more’n one pair uv
han’s.”

Bargoff accepted the bills and coins that
Peter tendered him and gave him a receipt
for the amount of the account-so long open.
Then he bade Peter good-evening.

Peter went away with the singular sensa-
tion of having settled an account‘once. He
continued to treat himself until the tavern
closed at midnight,and then went home very.
drunk. When he awoke next morning, he
was sober and remained so for two weeks.

‘“*There’s a miracle in Kattin,” said one
woman to another. ‘‘Mrs, Bard’s gota new
dress.” : ‘

“Yes, and her daughter Mary a shawl
with her new gown. Peter Bard must have
opened his heart.”

.. But over these new garments Peter, while
willing to accept the credit of having given
them to his wife and daughter, puzzled as
much as any pom ta r Seen on

 

 

bint the de appearance of the fowls was at-
tributed. One villager condoned the theft
with the remark:

“Guess old Job’s tired uv flitch agin.”

But the store robbery--that Job could nev-
er have accomplished. Besides, he was not
missing, but on hand and eager to discover
the robbers. In fact, nobody was missing.
Bargoff was in his shop twirling a wax-end
under the palm of his hahd on his knee,
when the news was brought to him by one
of his apprentices. He exhibited no sur-
prise, and asked how the thieves - got into
the store.

**Bored augur holes ‘round the lock and
then knocked it in.”

“They were clever,” said Bargoff, as he
began stitching a sole.

The apprentices looked at one another.
Greatly excited themselves, they could not
understand his calmness. They wondered
if there was a fire if he would cry, ‘‘Put it
out,” for he never asked questions, nor
went to the store to see the hole in the door.
He seemed to have no -curiosity, and sus-
picion eotged upon him.

**He’s a jail-bird, yer kin depend on’t,”
said Peter about Barz gotft to the proprietor of
the store, to whom, he was in debt.

“Well, heis queer,” mused the storekeep-
er, who was considerably damaged by the
robbery.

‘*Wasn’t there no tracks?” asked Peter,
anxious to curry favor with his creditor.

“Tracks?” asked the storekeeper.

‘There’s bin a wagin, yer kin bet on’t.
Too much was took to be lugged off by one
man er two, an’ I guess ’twasn’t more’n two
thet dun it.”

‘‘Mebbe you're right, Pete.”

The villagers sought for wagon tracks,
and finally discovered that a wagon had
been drawn on and otf a vacant lot near the
store during the night before, but without
the use of horses. This track was followed
until it beeame confused with others in the
road. The day went by. Thethieyes were
not captured, but Kattin had another sensa-
tion.

Sometimes Bargotf went to the tavern and

| took a drink. He always called for whisky,

which he swallowed eagerly. It was not
eften he indulged in an intoxicant. When
he did, his intention was homeopathie. Al-
ready under an excitement, he drank the
stimulant to negative the sensation. If the
intoxicant brought mental excitement, the
other disturbing cause was allayed; at least
it sank into comparative insignificance. So
the night following the store robbery Bar-
goff walked into the barroom and bought a
glass of whisky, which he drank at once.
He remained at the bar a few moments and
ordered a second glass of whisky. His men-
tal perturbation had been caused by’ a suc-
cinet warning from Sunny.

“Look out fer my pap.”

She had ejaculated the sentence. into the
darkness of the shop were Bargoff sat mus-
ing. She ran away fleetly, and he could not
see her when hereached the door. Her
caution caused a great excitement to arise
within him, and to allay it he went to the
tavern.

As he was lifting the second glass of
whisky to his lips, an exclamation behind
him interrupted-him. He paused and turn-
ed around. Peter Bard was just inside the
door pointing a pistol at him.

“Pm goin’ ter kill yer, shoemaker.”

‘Wait til 1 drink this whisky. Mean-
time, tell me why I am sentenced to be
shot?” :

Bargoff held the glass to his lips, and over
the brim he looked steadily at Peter.

**Yer’ve been too inteemit with my wife.”

‘Who told you?” asked the quiet Bargoff,
whose eyes. closed partly, while a frown
tightened the skin of his forehead.

“It’s commin talk.”

The horse-pistol, big and heavy, began to
waver in Peter’s hands, and there was evi-
dence of his losing the resoluteness of pur-
pose that had characterized him at the be-
ginning of the interview.

“TJ am thinking you were the first to
speak of it, and that nobcdy in Kattin sus-
pected it.”

“Then yer don’t deny it? D’ye hear thet,
men?” asked Peter, appealing to the by-
standers and lowering his weapon uwuncon-
scionsly.

With a quick forearm movement and cor-
rect aim Bargoff threw the glass of whisky
in Peter’s face, and whiie he closed his eyes
against the smarting finid, seized and dis-
armed him.. Bargoff handed the pistol to
the landlord, and then addressed the specta-
tors, who, until then, seemed to have been
spell-bound and helpless to prevent murder.

“He is wrong, yet partly right, in his sus-
picions. Sol make him a fair offer. If I
can not prove by himself that I have only
been generous, the landlord may give Mr.
Bard the pistol, and I will not move when
he levels it to shoot me.”

‘““That’s fair,” exclaimed the spectators in
a chorus.

“Pete Bard can’t git nothin’
thet,” said the landlord.

And Peter was forced to acquiesce. He
trembled and looked unsteadily at Bargoff.

‘‘Why do you say I have: been too _inti-
mate with your wife?” asked the shoemak-
er.

**Cause yer give her money.”

“Oh!” ejaculated the crowd. Peter look-
ed around triumphantly. He regarded his
case as made out.

“How much?” asked Bargoff,; calmly.

‘See, he don’t deny it,’ Peter observed
uneasily.

- “How much?” SBargoff was inflexible.

‘“‘What matters. thet, men? He’s owned
up he’s been givin’ my woman money, and
no man’s got a right ter give anuther man’s
wife money.”

Peter was making an argument to the cir-
cle of men and boys. -

’ “How much?”

Bargoff made a step forward. There was
a threat m.this action and his tones were
peremptory.

“Highty dollars.”

fairer’n

This statement astounded the crowd. It e

seemed a large.sum, too big for simple gen-
erosity, and on the face of things Bargoff
appeared very guilty.
“The truth, the exact truth,” commanded
the shoemaker, “You know it was more.”
“Kighty-nine dollars—and, men—”
Ele the cents.” 2 oe
parener Ave cents. Now, 1 leave

self. Bargoff was at his full height. ‘AL

were surprised that a shoemaker could beso’ \

tall. The usual posture of the Crispin sug- —
gests that he is a small man, and Bargoff <
always carried the stoop with him. It was

part of the make-up ofthe character of Mil~ > 3

lain by common consent allotted to him.

“You see, gentlemen, the truth is this.”
Bargoff’s voice had softened. to its natural -
sweetness. ‘I did give Mrs. Bard eighty-
nine dollars and seventy-five cents, butI -
first. collected it from her husband,
Bard.”

A sensation ensued, and there was the
beginning of a demonstration in Bargoff’s
favor, but he began to speak again and the.
buzz subsided.

‘*Peter Bard has owed mea shoe bill for
eight years. Iforced him to pay it, then
balanced the account, and gave the money to
his wife, because she and her daughter need-
ed it while I didnot. I was moved todo
this by gratitnde, because his daughter was
my first customer. Sheled to the coming
of others, and my trade was. established.
What say al!—shall I be shot?”

‘‘No,” the hearers replied.

‘‘And if Pete Bard dares ter do it,
hang him,” added the landlord.

‘“Thank you all. Good-night.”  Bargoff
opened the door and went out. When he
awoke next morning, he was no longer the
Villain Bargoff to the Kattiners, but Bargoif
the good-hearted. As for Peter, he shuffled
out of the barroom, and, going home, re-
venged himself for his discomfiture by strik-
ing his wife.

The next day the wagon-maker announc-
ed that a new wagon had been stolen from
him. He had only then missed it, but it was
probably used to carry off the goods plun-
dered from the store. The mystery of the
'store-robbery deepened when, a week after
the crime was committed, the wagon was -
returned to the shed from which it had been
taken. A careful examination of the ground
showed that no horses had been used to draw
the vehicle to its place. It was heavy,more
than one man could pull on the level..
Hence it was concluded that two persons,,.
at least, were concerned in the store-robbery..

The day after the return of the wagon,
the village of Kattin was thrown into a fer-
ment by the announcement of the postmas-
ter that some bank-notes that he had, sent
to Washington in his remittances had been
declared counterfeit by the experts of the
Treasury Department. 'The word ‘‘counter-
feit? was comparatively new to the villa-
gers; when, however, its full significanee
was explained, there was a rush for boxes
and bureau drawers where bank-notes were

laid by for a rainy day.

It looked like a run on the post-office, the
long line of anxious men and women wait-
ing their turn to ask the postmaster if there
were any counterfeits among their savings.
The postmaster, with a dignified manner:
becoming to his newly-acquired importance,.
slowly examined the bank-notes, and, . ac-
cording to his decision, the inquirer went

away happy or dejected. When the day
was ended, it was known that considerable
counterfeit money was circulating in the
village and an outery arose. There was lam-
entation in almost every. household. Even
Peter Bard displayed a small amount of the
bad money and bemoaned his luck.

Bargofft was calm. He said, in answer to
questions, that he had received none of the
counterfeit money. His serenity aroused
suspicion. How came it that he escaped?
Peter Bard insinuated the question to the
store-keeper and he asked it musingly. The
shoemaker was certainly regarding the ex-
citement in the village with indifférence or
satisfaction. Hither mood would arguethat
he was concerned in one or both of the
crimes that had caused so much disturb-
ance. ‘Thus the store-keeper reasoned, and
Peter Bard helped him by Ccisjointed re-
marks, until] at last he resolved to make an
affidavit that, to the best of his knowledge
and belief, the shoemaker, whose only
known name was Bargoff, was sufficiently
mysterious in his life to place him under
suspicion of the people. The deponent
asked for a search-warrant to enable the of-

we’ il

ficers of the law to seek on the premises of . © >

the shoemaker for evidences of crime, such
as the possession of stolen goods or coun- —
terfeit money. The justice of the peace:
hemmed and hawed and thumbed the digest
of laws, and at last granted the warrant, he-
himself being anxious to be informed about.
Bargoff.

The constable, armed with the warrant,
and accompanied by the store-keeper, pro-
ceeded to Bargoif’s shop and stated his bus-
iness. Bargoff paled, but bade the officer
go ahead, and offered to help in the search.
His politeness embarrassed the visitors, and
they looked about in a perfunctory manner.
They opened some drawers and shut them,
while the apprentices, forgetful of each
other, watched oe interest for develop- .
ments. 7

A closet that was seldom used attracted
the attention of the store-keeper,and he sug-
gested that it be opened. The constable
tried the door. It was fastened by an ordi-.
nary padlock in a staple, holding fast a band
of iron, which was held to the door by nails
clinched on the inside. Bargeff handed the

officer the key, and the door was soon open.-. ~

Immediately the store-keeper exclaimed ex-
citedly, and Bargoff looked aghast.
closet was a collection of things that had
been taken from the store. Bargoff didnot
move; apparently he waited to see more. .
The constable opened a drawer that was

snugly fitted into a corner, and found a roll: e

of bank-notes that were duplicates of shovg,

pronounced counterfeit. oy,
“Pll hev ter ’rest yer,” remarked the con

stable, as he laid his hand on Bargoff. —
[Concluded on Page Eight. 1

PERFECTION SC AL

The Latest Improved and See ;

 

 

 

 

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‘the Grand Rapids Post Ofice.
NESDAY, MAY 9. 1888.

 

 

Russia seems to be stirring up the  peo-
ples of the Balkan peninsula in-a way which
bodes ill for the peace of Europe. First
come agrarian disturbances in Roumania,
‘mostly on the Russian frontier. And now

_ swe have an uprising in Macedonia in which
the Muscovite hand is quite visible. On

: Commission, held at Lansing last Tuesday,

some pretence the Czar means to secure an
excuse for fresh activity in the provinces of
“whose Christian population he once was the

protector.

x

gt

. Atthe meeting of the Insurance Policy

~ several insurance agents appeared in behalf
- ofa uniform insurance policy, providing

_ the present standard form used in New
. “York be adopted. Another hearing will be
~~ giyen in about a month.

od

a :
AMONG THE TRADE.

/ @RAND RAPIDS GOSSIP.
Dr. M. Crane has engaged in the grocery
business at Bonanza. Olney, Shields & Co.

- furnished the stock.

“Philip Graham has opened a meat market
in connection with his grocery at 477 and

_. 479 South Division street.

Abbott & Smith have engaged in the gro-
‘eery business at Fremont. Olney, Shields
& Co. furnished the stock.

: Hester & Fox have sold a 100-horse pow-
er autometic engine to J. F. Tibbits, the
Ravenna sawmill operator,

: As E. Maes, confectioner at Traverse City,

has added a line of groceries. The stock
was purchased at this market.
A. Lightheart has engaged in the grocery

business at Sault Ste. Marie. Bulkley,
Lemon & Hoops furnished. the stock.

The Peninsular Paper Box Co., which be-

. gan the manufacture of paper boxes about

; : '- Adams streets.

three months ago, has discontinued busi- |.

ness.
A. Eaton & Co. succeed the former house

of Eaton & Christenson in the manufacture
_ of crackers and sweet goods and the job-

. bing of cigars.

_B. Barendse has engaged in the grocery
business at the corner of Kalamazoo and
Olney, Shields & Co. fur-
nished the stock.

Wm. Réid’s plate and window glass house

hasbeen placed under the management of

John G. Cooper, who has come on from De-

‘ Mrs. John A. Brummeler has engaged in

2 the dry goods business at the corner of

a

a

Wealthy avenue and East street. Voigt,
Herpolsheimer & Co. furnished the stock.

W. W. Forrester, formerly engaged in
the grocery and shingle mill business near
Pierson, has reraoved to Eagle River, Wis.,

and re-engaged in trade. The grocery stock

'. Hotel, on West Fulton street.
~ comprises W. P. Smith, for several years

y

.

was purchased at this market.

_ #. E. Mason, proprietor of the cider mill
at Grattan, is arranging to put in a cider
‘and sorghum mill at Carson City. Hester
& Fox have contracted to furnish a 25-horse

oe “ power engine and boiler for the new enter-

prise. :
Smith & Keller have leased the Derby
The firm

past night clerk at the Eagle Hotel, and
‘Chas. Keller, for eight years past with the

. Berkey & Gay Furniture Co.

Ata meeting of the stockholders of the

: Grand Rapids School Furniture Co., held

Test Saturday evening, it was voted to in-

_ crease the capital stock of the corporation

_ from $80,000 to $100,000. The new stock

"was promptly taken by the old stockholders.

~Anumber of Grand Rapids gentlemen,

sm -more or less intimately connected with the

bbing trade, have about decided to organ-

ea stock company for the purpose of en-
gaging in the manufacture of vinegar, con-
‘ducting their business in opposition to the
vinegar pool. _

Drueke & Kennedy, for the past five

eats engaged in the wholesale liquor busi-
‘hess at 76 North Waterloo street, have dis-

1 of its new bui

_{| Daniel Pray, who recently sold his gener-

tal stock at Mt. Pisgah, Ind., to Wm. Max-
19 | well—by whom it was removed to Hill’s
-|Corners—has bought the general stoek of

John Strayer, at Turkey Creek, Ind., and
will continue business there under the style
of D. Pray & Son. Mr. Pray has also de-
cided to resume the general store business
at Mt. Pisgah and was in the city a couple
of days last week, purchasing stock. Ar-
thur Meigs & Co. furnished the groceries.

AROUND THE STATE.

- Carson City—H. L. Tripp has opened a
restaurant. ;

Centerville—A. L. Frantz sueceeds Henry
Faus, wagon maker. |

Marion—Mr. Howe, late of Farwell, has
opened a drug store. .

Jonesville—J. F. Brown has removed his
jewelry stock to Quincy.

goods stock to Battle Creek.

Ontonagon—Elias Sweet, grocer and dry
goods dealer, is selling cut. @

Bingham—F,. McFall has sold his general
stock to a man nanied Trude.

Morrice--Geo. Smith succeeds Clark Bros.
in the brick and tile business.

Webberville—Henry Smith ‘succeeds F.
C. Livermore in general trade.

Morrice—Phidelle Booth succeeds O. Y.
Ormsby. in the hardware business.

Charlevoix—D. Sherwood will open a new
boot and shoe store in about a week.

Mulliken—Ewer & Thomas have engaged
in the grain, seed and wool business.

Sherwood—Henry Smith, general dealer,
has been closed under chattel mortgage.

Blanchard—N. C. Mason has put in aline
of hardware and agricultural implements.

Maple City—M. A. Densmore & Co. have
sold their general stock to Walter Thurtell.

Frankfort—MclIntosh & Kiefer’s boot and
shoe store has been closed on chattel mort-
gage. ;

Rockford—E. E. Hewitt has bought the
grocery stock of Baker & Baker and will
continue the business.

Manistique—B. Silverman & Co, dry
goods and clothing dealers, have been closed
under chattel mortgage.

Muir—Dr. W. J. Foster has bought. the
book and stationery store of M. Abbey. He
will also put in a stock of drugs.

St. Johns—Geo. Cardinal, who has car-
ried on the grocery business here, at Sara-
nac and at Ashton, has returned to his first
love.

Hart—J. K. Flood has bought the dry
goods and grocery stock of Chas. Sackrider
& Co. Mr. Sackrider will remove to Grand
Rapids.

Allegan — H. Coykendall has bought
Chas. Young’s erockery stock. The latter
will continue in the drug and_ stationery
business.

Blanchard—D. Lynch, L. M. Mills and
N. C. Mason have issued a lively address to
their patrons, which they style the Blanch-
ard Boomer,

their grocery stock to H. L. Kendrick, to be
run in connection with Kendrick & Pereey’s
dry goods house.

Sheridan—Wood & Co. have bought. the
drug and stationery stock of Chas. Dorin
and will continue the business. Mr. Dorin
will go South in search of health.

MANUFACTURING MATTERS.

Jackson—W. D. Bradt will- remove his.
paper mill to Hartford, Ind., where he gets
a bonus of five acres of land, free gas for
fuel and $3,000 cash.

Saranac—Albert E. Wilkinson and John
D. Sackett have formed a copartnership for
the purpose of engaging in the wholesale
manufacture of hand-made single harness.

Marion—Arrangements have been made
with M. Sherk, proprietor of the Novelty
Flour Mills, at Evart, to put in a full roller
process mill here, with a capacity of fifty
barrels per day. :

Wayland—M. Sooy has purchased a half
interest in the Wayland cheese factory and
the Farmers’ feed mill. The business will
be continued under the style of I. B. Smith
& Sooy. Mr. Smith has secured an exper-
ienced cheese maker from the Western Re-
serve, Ohio, who will manipulate his pro-
duct this season. - ees

STRAY FACTS.

Detroit—The Detroit Milk House Co. has
been organized with a paid-up capital ‘of
$10,000.

Big Rapids—The Willowdale Ranch Co.
fis the name of a corporation formed last
week, composed of J. O. Hudnutt, E. W.
Hudnutt and F. Fairman, who hold the of-
fices of president, secretary and ‘treasurer
respectively. The'capital stock is $60,000,
and sheep raising in Montana is the. princi-
pal business of the new corporation.

Detroit—When the chattel mortgages. se-
curing the People’s Savings Benk were filed

| by the Metcalf Bros. & Co. and an assigi-
~ {ment was thereby made necessary upon the
__ | movement of the Eastern creditors asa con-

 

| written pages:

Reed City—E. Trump has moved his dry |

-St. Johns—Chapin & Mattison have sold}.

e and the footings mind

ed by law. At what may.t
appraisers’ valuation of the stock is footed
at $265,165.33; thus silks and’ velvets cost-
ing $45,052.88 were appraised at $33,836.08;

| dress goods costing $30,346.70 at $22,746.-

6%; bills and accounts, face value, $73,333.-
66 at $30,204.98, and so on thoughout the
extensiye lists of the various departments.
| The total liabilities are $308,199.90, being
$48,034.57 larger than the assets. The in-
ventory is probably the largest one. ever
filed in the State, comprising 650 closely

hee
Purely Personal.

N. B. Clark went North Monday.

‘W. M. Lewis, the Ionia.grocer, was in
town last Thursday. :

W. H. Hoops and wife went to Chicago
Friday, returning on Monday. ;

M. E. Pierce has ‘taken the positien of
book-keeper for the Model Mills.

Chas. L. Davis is confined to his house by
a combination of mumps and bilious fever.

J. Lokker, of the Holland creamery, was
in town last Friday. He reports a good bus-
iness. :

C. 8. Whitfield has gone to Big Rapids to
takg charge of the prescription department
of J. S. Alden & Co.

C. C. Bunting has gone to Hamburgh, N.
Y., to visit his brother, who is manager of
the Hamburgh Canning Co.

Hon. Geo T. Warren, the Flint cigar
manufacturer, is in town asa delegate to
the Republican State convention.

Sam. B. Sinclair, of the wholesale gro-
cery house of Sinclair, Evans & Elliott, of
Detroit, was in town over Sunday.

Chas. F. Moore, President of the Diamond
Crystal Salt Co., of St. Clair, is: in town to
attend the Republican State convention.

Peter Hackett, formerly clerk in the. of-
fice of the Voigt Milling Co., has taken the
position of mill salesman for the Model
Mills.

Gaius W. Perkins, President of the
Grand Rapids School Furniture Co., went
to Chicago Monday night. He is expected
back Thursday.

Julius Levinson, the Traverse City cloth-
ing merchant, is in town for afew days in
attendance on the Grand Council of the Or-
der of Red Men.

J. B. Martin, Superintendent of the Mar-
tin Middlings Purifier Co., is, spending a
few weeks among the mammoth flouring
mills of Minneapolis, with good results.

F. R. Burrows, one of Swift & Company’s
trusted lieutenants, was in town a couple of
days last week, furthering the interests of
the new branch house of L. F. Swift & Co.

_ Harry Royal, who has been connected with
THE TRADESMAN for the past four years,
severs his connection with the office to-day
to engage in the publication of a newspaper
atShelby. Mr. Royal has been a capable,
faithful assistant and will undoubtedly suc-
ceed in the undertakiag in which he pro-
poses to embark. He earries with him to
his new field of operation the good wishes
of THE TRADESMAN and a host of friends.

ee
Bank Notes.

Capac business men desire to havea bank
started at that place and offer to give such
an institution satisfactory patronage.

The banking firm of Maynard, Allen &
Co., at Portland, has dissolved, J. B. Roe
retiring. Maynard & Allen will continue
the business.

Geo., F. Stearns, President of the North-
ern National Bank, at Big Rapids, was in
town over Sunday, on his way home from
Kentucky, where he purchased several
thousand acres of poplar timber.

The First National Bank of Stanton has
gone into liquidation and organized under

‘the State law as a savings bank, with the

same officers, with the exception of Mr.
Gardner, cashier, who is succeeded by James
C. Percival.

The resignation of E. L. Durgin at the
Lumberman’s National Bank, at Muskegon,
caused the following changes: W. J. Rip-
ley succeeds to Mr. Durgin’s desk as_pay-
ing teller; E. W. Boyer is made book-keep-
er; Raymond Olson becomes exchange clerk
and Chas. Eggert will look after the collec-
tions.

* a ee ee
_ A Sharp Man’s Sharp Wife.
_ A number of the traveling men were
swapping lies last Saturday when the sub-
ject turned to the sharp games played on
innocent people by smart men. One of the
men who had taken no part in the discus-
sion suddenly interposed the following prop-
osition: :

‘Gentlemen, I don’t brag about my wife
being sharper than a razor, but I’ll write a
note and sign it. with my-own hand, and ask
her to deliver my Sunday suit to bearer for
repairs. You may send it up to the house,
-and I'll bet you $5 she’ll be too sharp to let

| the clothes go.”

 OWell take that bet!” called two or three
-yoices, and there being five of them, * they
chipped in a dollar apiece. The note was
messenger bey. In half an hour he re-

a note, which read: ‘Come off the
ay “J the %

 

asa very liberal percentage of decrease, the

,written and signed, and dispatched by a|
turned, empty handed as to clothes, but hav-

ave., Chicago, Nl.”

Co., of St. Louis, was in town over Sunda

salesman and solicitor for Lamoreaux &
Johnston. : : :

Frank Miles had a bad sore throat last
week and all the boys are wondering how
he came to catch it. -

W. J. Richards, representing the A. C.
Barnes Whip Co., of Westfield, Mass., was
in town over Sunday. 2
’ €. 8. Kelsey, the Battle Creek grip car-
rier, is in town asa delegate to the Repub-
lican State convention.

J. W. Morton, until recently on the road

|for S. A. Welling, of Detroit, was in town a

couple of days last week.

The hardware business must be re.narka-
bly good from Zeeland to Burnip’s Corners,
Las it takes two to cover that trip now.

M. K. Walton, until lately with Curtiss &

Dunton, is visiting friends at Three Rivers.
He is undecided as to future connections.
_ Allsigns fail in dry weather, but there
are good reasons for believing that L. M.
Mills has a violent attack of the onion fever.
* Michael Cordes, for ten years wheat buy-
er for C. G. A. Voigt & Co., has taken the
position of city salesman for the Model
Mills. :

J. L. Strelitsky, State agent for the cigar
department of McNeil & Higgins, of Chica-
go, is on a trip through the Saginaw Valley
this week.

J. H. Finch, traveling representative for
the Adrian Overall Cc., is making a tour of
the State on a bicycle, carrying a full line
of samples,

Frank H. White, until recently with Cur-
tiss & Dunton, has taken a position with
Felix, Marston & Blair, covering the same
territory as of yore.

R. W. Peck, traveling representative for
the Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co., suffered

Manton last Wednesday night.
H. B. Clark, Geo. Holloway and Willis

| Butler will constitute A. Eaton & Co.’s road

foree, while John VerVenne will look after
the wants of the city trade.

Will Campbell is occasionally subject to
kleptomania. Anyone who is inclined to
doubt this statement can verify it by inquir-
ing of Conklin & Son, at Keelersville. .

F. H. Lester has sold his trotter for $557.
He was in town a couple of days last week
incompany with Daniel Pray, of Mt. Pis-
gah, Ind., to whom he sold a new grocery
stock.

Robert D. Child, a traveling salesman for
the Detroit Manufacturing Co., was dis-
charged before his year was up. Under di-
rection of Judge Reilly, the Wayne Circuit
jury has awarded him $1,046.25, salary for
the remainder of the year. :

John Preston, traveling representative for
the Moseley & Stoddard Manufacturing Co.,
of Poultney, Vt., is in town. de has re-
cently located ‘cheese factories at Victor,
Bergen and Ransomville, N. Y. He will
probably start next week for Maine.

Chas. S. Willcox, formerly on the road
for Hawkins & Perry, but now located at
Coronado Beach, Cal., in renewing his sub-
scription to THE TRADESMAN, writes as
follows: ‘‘lam glad to receive the paper,
as it contains much news I can get in no
other way. I find Grand Rapids well re-
presented in California—in fact, it seems as
though half the people you meet here are
Michigan folks. Tell ‘‘Les.” and my old
employers that I would be glad to entertain
them at any time and will agree to fill them
full of the finest naval oranges they ever
saw.” :

An occasional correspondent of THE
TRADESMAN Sends in the following contri-
bution, which is too good to keep. ‘‘J. B.
Evans, who travels for Cody, Ball, Barn-
hart & Co., was at Belding Thursday, May
3. He was in the store of L. L. Holmes &
Connell and asked Harry Connell where
Holmes was. Harry replied that he was at
the- barn taking care of his horses; but
Evans did not believe it, went to looking
for Mr. Holmes about the store and, finally,
went down cellar, when Harry slipped up
and locked the door, thus having the gentle-

‘man a prisoner. After a time, Evans began

to make a great deal of noise and wanted to
be set free, and Harry, being tender-heart-
ed, let him out, when he proceeeed at once
to the stable, where Holmes keeps his fine
young team. While the Doctor (Evans)
was in beside of one of the horses, admir-
ing the animal, Mr. Holmes quietly shut the
door and again the Doctor was confined a

prisoner; but this time by the side of one of

the fine young steeds which was not tied, but
stood loose in the stall, and such a kicking
and screeching and calling for help and
pleading to be let out have seldom been
heard by anyone from so sturdy a traveler.
Finally, through sympathy, Mr. Holmes let
him out and the Doctor was so overcome
with joy at the thought of being liberated
that he thinks he can hereafter see just as

well a little further off.”
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Still They Come.

: LAINGSBURG, May 2, 1888.
E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: i

DEAR Sin—Having taken your advice, we
have just completed counting 4 barrel of me-
dium pickles, marked.1,200, wnich we find on’
careful and actual count contained just 1,047
pickles which would make 153 short. Packed
or branded, ‘*R. W. Stafford, 698. and 700 Austin.

spectfully, -

 

- Fred Parker has taken the position of | Mich

the loss of his household furniture by fire at

_ | WE DO ONLY FIRST CLASS WORK AND

 

 

 

{00D CLEAN sTOC acs
fastest grow:
ce ahout 45.400, Terms, one-half down;
good pape
and chea rent. Address H, Lock Box E, Muskegon,
Seb. Ag : : 246

FOR RENT—PLEASANT BRICK STORE, WELL

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lighted, at the corner of Fourth and Stocking. |-

streets. Excellent location for drug or hardware busi-
ness. Rent reasonable. Apyly to Thos. Maher, at
Police Headquarters. Sens : 244%
OR SALE—ON ACCOUNT OF THE Dr ATH OF THE
proprietor. I offer for sale a small stoek of drugs

and medicines; glass labeled bottles; black walnut
front drawers; fire proof safe; jewelry; books; soda
fountain, etc. All or any part will be sold at a big
discount for cash. W. R. Mandigo, Administrator,
Sherwood, Mich: ; 241-244

OR SALE—GENERAL STOCK, CONSISTING OF DRY
oods, groceries and boots and shoes, located in

a beautiful village of 900 population, surrounded by
the bestfarming country in the State. Stock will in-
voice about $4,000. Would sell the whole or one-half
interest. A good chance for the right man. Address
No. 126 care Michigan Tradesman, Grand Rapids. 244*

OR SALE—THE DRESS OF TYPE NOW USED ON

“The Tradesman”’—600 pounds of brevier and 200

pounds of nonpareil. A good bargain will be given
purchaser.

Fe SALE—GENERAL STOCK IN GRAND LOCATION.
Reason, want to sell. Address 122, this office. 238-tf

OR SALE AT A BARGAIN. A STOCK OF GENERAL
merchandise in an iron furnace town in this State.
Furnece company pays out in cash $8,000 per month.
Stock will invoice about $6,000. Can be reduced to
$2,500 or $3,000 in 60 days. Sales per month $1,600.
Pay sure. Best of reasons for selling. Those mean-
ing business address No. 113 this office. 23:

OR SALE—WHOLE OR PART INTERESTIN A FIRST-
class meat market in a thriving -town of 1,000 in-
habitants with two railroads: Average sales $30 per
day. Good reasons for selling. Address H., care Pree
man. . 219-t:

j\OR SALE—AT A BARGAIN. A CLEAN STOCK OF
hardware and mill supplies. Address Wayne
Choate, Agent, East Saginaw. 210-tf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

, Eo SALE—THE BEST DRUG STORE IN THE THRIV-

ing city of Muskegon. Terms easy. C. L. Brun-
dage, Muskegon, Mich. 193-t£
OR SALE—A CLEAN STOCK OF DRUGS, FIXTURES,
etc., complete, on good line of railway, about 35
miles north of Grand Rapids. No paints or oils, but
could be added to good advantage. Poor health and
other business my only reasons for selling. No. 116
care Tradesman office. 232-tf

A OR SALE CHEAP—ONE 1,460 POUND MOSLER, BAH-
man & Co fire-proof safe; one set 240 tb Buffalo D.

B. scales; one 8 foot nickel show case and a quantity
of miscellaneous hardware. Will be soid separately
or all together. “€all on or address. H. E. Hesseltine,
29and 31 MonroeSt., Grand Rapids, Mich. - 236-48

OR SALE—FRUIT FARM OF 748 ACRES, LOCATED

in Spring Lake. Ten minutes waik from _ post-
office. Pleasant place. Nice buildings. Will sell on
long time or exchange for stock of any kind of mer-
chandise. Place is valued at $3,000, will take $2,000 for
it. Address S, A. Howey, North Muskegon, Mich. 236-tf

OR SALE—DRUG STOCK WORTH ABOUT $1,200 IN
good city of 3,000. Good business established.
One of three stores. Address No. 123, eare Michigan
Tradesman, Grand Rapids.. 242*
OR SALE: OR EXCHANGE—160 ACRE FARM, 120
acres improved, good buildings and well, excel-
lent soil and well watered, situated six miles from
Pipestone, Minnesota. Also house and three lots in
Pipestone. Farm is worth $3,000 and other property
is cheap at $1,000. Will trade for stock of goods or
house and lot in any good town in Michigan. Address
G. W. Watrous, Ada, Mich, : 2 243-tf
OR EXCHANGE—I WILL EXCHANGE MY FARM UF
106 acres,.85 acres improved, excellent soil, good
orchard and buildings, for a stock of goods or a house
and lot situated in a place of not less than 2,000 inhabi-
tants. The farm would be dirt cheap at $65 per acre,
as itis only one-half mile from railroad town and ten
miles from Grand Rapids. Address Box 22, Ada, eee
\ ANTED—LIVE SELESMAN TO CANVASS FOR A
line of specialties; brings good commission. Ad-
dress The American Live Stock Supply Co., 215-219 Sec-
ond street, Milwaukee. Wis. 243*
BARGAIN FOR YOU—POOR HEALTH COMPELS
me to quit business, so I will sell a small stock of
general merchandise very cheap for cash or good
paper. Corner store, 22x62, for sale or rent cheap.
This is the best opportunity yet offered. Don’t wait to
write, but come and see for yourself. Call on Byron
E. Hess, or address P. O. Box 95, Clarksville, Mich. 943
V ANT#®D—MANAGER, BY RELIABLE BUSILNASD
firm. Will control stock of goods and handle
Salary $1,800. References and
H. G.
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considerable money.
cash deposit of $500 required. Cail or address,
Loomis, 364 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill.

V ANTED—A CIGAR AND TOBACCO SALESMAN
with an established trade. References required.
Address E. N. Grant, 140 Larned St., West, Detroit. 242*
V ANTED—A GOOD LOCATION FOR GENERAL
store. Address 120, this office. 238-tf

\ J ANTED—SITUATION IN WHOLESALE OR RETAIL
store by a man of three years’ experience in re-

tail trade. Best city reference. Can speak German
and English. Address J. A. Long, 140 Ellsworth ave.
nue, Grand Rapids. 242*
GENTS WANTED—LADIES AND GENTLEMEN TO
sell “Electricity in a bottle.’’ Send for price list

and 20-page circular. Address N. Van Derwerken, gen-
eral agent, Manchester, Mich. 246*
AN eee ey PHARMACIST .WHO_ IS
| steady and sober and can take charge of a gen-
eral store in the absence of the proprietor. Address,
stating experience and salary expected, P. E. Hackett,
Wolverine, Mich. 240-tf
SURVEYOR WHO WANTS A VERNIER TRANSIT
(Gurley) 6 in..needle, 12 in. telescope, in good
working order, and at half-price, can getit of me. My
work demands a different instrument. Geo, E. Steele,
Traverse City, Mich. 242-244
GENTS WANTED. EVERYWHERE. THREE NEW
articles just out. Big money. Exclusive terri-
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turers. LaCrosse, Wis.

Ce FLOURING MILLS OF FLINT, MICH., FOR
/ sale at a rare bargain. The mill is in first-class
order, equipped with'the latest improved machinery,
and hasa first-class reputation for making flour, and
with every convenience for shipping. Will be sold
cheap for cash or approved paper. Inquire at Citizens’
National Bank, Flint, Mich. 242-245
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a man with some capital to become partner in a
well-established clothing store in a small, thriving
city in Michigan. Please state how much can be in-
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V (7 ANTED—EVERY STORE-KEKPER WHO READS
this paper to give the Sutliff coupon system a
trial. It will abolish your pass books, do away with
all your book-keeping, in many instances save yeu the
expense of one clerk, will bring your business down te
a cash basis and save you all the worry and trouble
that usually go with the pass-book plan. Start the ist
of the month with the new system and you will never
regret it. Having two kinds, both kinds will be sent
by addressing (mentioning this paper) J. H. Sutliff,
Albany, N. Y. 226-tf
a MORE MERCHANTS TO ADOPT OUR
Improved Coupon Pass Book System. Send for
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Parties in want should
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tion—J. W. Milliken, Trav-
, Battle Creek;. Wm. Rebec,
m on Insurance—N. B, Blain, Lowell; E. Y.
gle, Hastings; O. M. Clement, Cheboygan.

1 i Loan Associations—F. L.

SE farsi Owosso; Will Em-

ficial Organ- Brae Micur0i% TRADESMAN.

- ‘The following auxiliary assoctations are op-
erating under charters granted by the Michi-

_ gan Business Men’s Association: ©

ee No. 1—Traverse City B. M. A.

. - President, Geo. E. Steele; Secretary, L. Roberts.

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“President. H. 8S.

3 President,

Een ee No. 2—Lowell B. M. A.
- President, N. B. Blain; Secretary, Frank T.
’ ; o. 3—sturgis B. M. A,
Church; Secretary, Wm. Jorn.
No. 4—Grand Kapids M. A.

King.

-. President, E. J. Herrick; Secretary, E. A. Stowe.

No, 5—Muskezon B. M. A.

i _ President, H. B. Fargo; Secretary, Wm. Peer.

: No. 6—Albu &. M. A.
President, F. W. Sloat; Secretary, P. T. Baldwin.
’ _ No. 7—Dimooduie B.M. A.
President, T. M. Sloan; Secretary, N. H. Widger.
No. 8—Eastport B. M.A.
President, F. H. Thurston: Secretary, Geo. L. Thurston.
3 No, 9—Lawrence B. M. A,
President, H. M. Marshall; Secretary, C. A. Stebbins.
wo. 10—Harbor springs B. M. A.
President, W. J. Clark; Secretary. A. L. Thompson.
x No.11—Kingsiey B. M. A.
President, H. P. Whipple; Secretary, C. H. Camp.
Ba ' No, 12—Quincy B. M. A.
President, C. McKay; Secretary, Thos. Lennon.
No, 13—Sherman B. M.A. |
President, H. B. Sturtevant; Secretary, W. G. Shane.
No. 14—No. Muskegon B. M. A.
President, S. A. Howey: Secretary, G. C. Havens.
No. 15— Boyne City 6. M.A.
President, R. R. Perkins; Secretary, F. M. Chase.
4 No. 16—Sand Lake B. M. A.
President, J. V. Crandall: Secretary, W. Rasco.
s No. 17—Plainwell B. M. A.
President, E. A. Owen, Secretary, J. A. Sidle.
No. 18—Owosso B. M. A.
President, S. E. Parkill; Secretary, 8. Lamfrom.
No. 19—Ada B. M.A, — ;
President, D. F. Watson; Secretary, E. E. Chapel.
- No. 20—Saugatuck B. M.A.
President, John F. Henry; Secretary, L. A. Phelps.
: No. 21—Wayltand B. M. A. :
President, C. H. Wharton; Secretary, M. V. Hoyt.
No. 22—Grand Ledge B. M.A.* —
Persident, A. B. Schumacher; Secretary, W. R. Clarke.
No, 23—Carson City B. M.A.
President, F. A, Rockafellow: Secretary, C. G. Bailey.
: No. 24—Moriey 6. M.A.
President, J. E. Thurkow; Secretary, W. H. Richmond.
No. 25—Pato 8. i. A,
President, Chas. B. Johnson; Secretary, H. D. Pew.
No. 26—Greenvilile [2. M.A.
President. S. R. Stevens; Secretary, Geo. B. Caldwell.
No. 27—Dorr 8. M. A. _
President, E. S. Botsford; Secretary, L. N. Fisher.
No. 28—Cheboygan B. M. A
President, J. H. Tuttle; Secretary, H. G. Dozer.
No. 29—Freeport B. 1. A.
President, Wm. Moore; Secretary; A. J. Cheesebrough.
No. 80—Oceana SB. M. A. :
President; A.G. Avery; Secretary, E. 8S. Houghtaling.
s No, 31—Charlotte &. M. A.
President, Thos. J. Green; Secretary, A. G. Fleury.
No. 32—Coopersville B. M. A.
President, G. W. Watrous; Secretary. J. B. Watson.
No. 33—Churlevoix &. M. A.
President, L. D. Bartholomew; Secretary, R. W. Kane.
No. 34—Saranac B. M.A.
President, H. T. Johnson; Secretary, P. T. Williams.
No..35—Bellaire 8 M. A.
President, Wm. J. Nixon; Secretary, G. J. Noteware.
No. 36—Ithaca B. M.A.
President, O. F. Jackson; Secretary, John M. Everden.
No. 37—Battle Creek B. M. A,
President, Chas. F. Bock; Secretary, W.F. Baxter.
~ No. 38—Scottville 6. MAA.
President, H. E. Symons: Secretary, D. W. Higgins.
No. 39 —Burr Oak B. iW. A.
President, W. S. Willer; Secretary, F. W. Sheldon.
No. 40—Eatun Rapids B. M. A.
President, C. T. Hartson; Secretary, Chas. Coller.
é No, 41—Brecaenridge B. M. A.
President, W. O. Watson; Secretary, C.E. Scudder.
No, 42—¥remont &. M. A.
President. Jos: Gerber; Secretary C.J. Rathbun.
a No. 43—TLustin 8. M. A. :
President, G. A. Estes; Secretary,W. M. Holmes.
No. 44—Reed City B. M. A.
President, E. B. Martin; Secretary»W. H. Smith.
No. 45—Hoyvtville B. M. A.
* President, D. E. Hallenbeck; Secretary, O. A. Halladay.
No. 46—Leslie B&B. 41. A,
President, Wm. Hutchins; Secretary, B. M. Gould.
‘ No. 47—Flint M. U.
President, G. R. Hoyt; Secretary, W. H. Graham.
: . No, 48—Hubbarédston 6. M. A.
~ President, Boyd Redner; Secretary, W. J. Tabor.
: No. 49—Leroy B&B M.A. ~
President, A. Wenzell; Secretary. Frank Smith.
No. 50—MWanistee B. M. A.
President, A. O. Wheeler; Secretary, J.P. O’Malley. -
No, 51—Cedar Springs B. M. A.
President, L, M. Sellérs; Secretary, W. C. Congdon.
No. 52—Grand Haven B. M. A.
President, F. D. Vos; Secretary, Wm. Mieras.
No, 53—Sellevue 6. M. A.
Frank Phelps; Secretary, John H. York.
No. 54— Vouglas B. M. A.
President, Thomas B. Dutcher; Secretary, C. B. Waller.
No. 55—Petoskey %. M.A.
President, C. KF. Hankey; Secretary. A. C. Bowman.
3 No. 56—S5engor B. wu. A,
- 4 President, N. W. Drake; Secretary, T. M. Harvey.
So. 57-—NRocktord B. M.A.
. President, Wm. G. Tefft; Secretary. E. B. Lapham.
No. 53—Fife Lake B. Mi. A.
President, E. Hagadorn; Secretary, E. C. Brower.
No. 59—Fennville B. M. A.
President F. S. Raymond: Secretary, P. 8. Swarts.
~ No. 60—South Boardman B. M. A.
President, H. E. Hogan; Secretary, 8S. E. Neihardat.
c No, 61—Hartford BH. M.A.
President, V. E. Manley; Secretary, I. B. Barnes.
No. 62—Kast saginaw M, A.
G. W. Meyer; Secretary, Theo. Kadish.
No. 63—E£vart B. M.A.
President, W. M. Davis; Secretary, C. E. Bell.
x No, 64—Merrill B. M. A.
President, C.W. Robertson; Secretary, Wm. Horton.
No. 65—Kalkaska Bb. M. A. :
President; Jas. Crawford; Secretary, C. 8. Blom.
No. 66—Lansing B. M. A.-
President, Frank Wells; Secretary, W. E. Crotty.
: No, 6%7—Watervliet #. M. A.
President, Geo. Parsons; Secretary, J. M. Hall.
No. 68—Allezgan B. M. A.

President,

President,

> President, A. E. Calkins; Secretary, E. T. VanOstrand.

No. 69—Seotts and Climax B. M. A. _

‘ * President, Lyman Clark; Secretary, F. 8. Willison.

ee No. 70—Nashville H. M.A,
President, .H. M. Lee; Secretary, W. S. Powers.
No. 71—Ashliey B. M. A, ;
M. Netzorg; Secretary, Geo. E. Clutterbuck.
No. 72—Edmore B. M. A.
o, 73—Belding B. M. A.

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. President, A. L. Spencer; Secretary, O. F. Webster.

 

 

~ Manufacturers Seeking New Locations.
’ $mith Middlings Purifier Co., Jackson.
~ Lovell Ke rator Co., Tonia.
Clapp Shirt .Co., Allegan. :
‘David Woodward (plows) Clinton.

—HifeLake.
‘ar snd pickle factory,

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| gathered grit accumulated

 

tried gioging. your doors, t
and see if the enjoyment of h
-better than nd silve

‘structed to secure the signatures of

eighth ward grocers who had not yet signed.
_ President Herrick stated that he had men-
tioned the subject of not returning the boxes
to several growers, all of whom pronounced
the move a good one. The country is full of
miserable old boxes which are a disgrace to
the berry business. If alithe grocers live up
to the agreement, it will result in better boxes
and better measure, an. improvement all
around. .

The Secretary was instructed to place
notices of this action on the part of the Asso-
ciation in the local and Holland papers; also
to notify the berry box factories in the vicin-
ity to be prepared for an unusually iarge de-
mand for boxes.

Geo. Dunaven, who could not attend the

meeting, telephoned the names of three or
four delinquents, which provoked an interest-:
ing discussion.
_ The special Committee on the Appointment
of an Inspector reported that. one member of
the Committee had attended the last meeting
of the West Michigan Farmers’ Ciub and had
secured the co-operation of that organization;
that a meeting of committees from each body
had been arranged, and was held in THE
TRADESMAN Office on Monday afternoon.

President ._Herrrick presented a summarized
report of the meeting of the joint committees,
the substance of which was:that Health Officer
Lupinski had interfered with the work of the
conference eo that nothing was really accom-
plished.

The following resolution was introduced and
unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, The City Board of Health prom-
ised this Association over a year ago that it
would speedily provide for the appointment
of an inspector of meats, vegetables and milk;
Trlieeais. The said Board has done abso-
lutely nothing to fulfill its promises and now
proposes to antagonize any effort in the direc-
tion of the appsintment of such an officer;
therefore

Resolved—That this Association, condemning
the criminal! dilatoriness of the Board of
Health, continue to press the appointment of
such ‘an officer in the interest of public health
and to this end invoke the aid of both produc-
ers and consumers.

The Secretary suggested that the Board of
Health be left to its theories and inactivity
and moved that a special committee of which
the President is chairman--be appointed to
wait on Mayor Weston and endeavor to in-
voke his aid in the matter. The motion was
adopted and the chair apppointed as the re-
maining members of the committee Messrs.
Stowe and Lawton.

A. W,. Fowler sent in his resignation as a

member of the Association, on account of his
removal to Oregon, which was accepted.

The question of hoiding the second annual
picnic was then discussed at some length,
when the whole subject was referred to the
Entertainment Committee with instructions
to report at the next meetin».

M.C. Goossen, of the Committee on Trade
Interests, presented the followin: report
which was accepted: :

It is a littie over seven years since I began
the lif-of a grocer. It seemed to me a busy
sort of life, which I always had enjoyed. it
was however of a different nature trom that
to which Thad been accustomed. I was for-
merly a clerk in a crockery establishment,
which was in the habit of closing its doors at
6:30 every evening, Saturday excepted. It
certainly appeared very pleasunt and as time
rolled on, 1 concluded I would like to go into
business for myself, which was soon under-
taken, in connection with my brother. As-
suming charge of a grocery business—well it
was quite a change. Soon after the time of
commencement, fruit or berry season came
in.. It was open the doors at 5 in the morning,
and this was not ali that there was to be done.
It-was get out on the market, for the stock of
new vegetables must be bought early if a dis-
play of early vegetation was wanted, which
was, of course, the,order of the day. So there
it was: radishes onions, spinach, strawberries,
lettuce, beets, etc.—all had to be bought be-
fore breakfast. This made a half day’s work,
“or nearly that, before any food was touched
in the morning. Well this was quite a change
from the crockery business, sleeping until six
in. the morning, besides going to bed early.
Well, as before said, a busy sort of a life was
what suited me, as iong as there was some-
thing init, for labor is sweet when there is
sufficient recompense; but, of course, this in
time, became monotonous—open every even-
ing until 9 or 9:30, reach home about 9:45.
Then read the paper or a book, study Sunday
school jesson, have a visit with my wife?. Oh,
no, not at all, for I was too tired to sit up and
read or visit- with my wife, whom, perhaps, I
had not seen ali day, having taken my meals
down town. And should I wake the babies?
Why, no, don’t wake up the babies either; let
them sleep, letthem rest, for they are tired
from playing. So it was, all day long, early
morning, late at night with scarcely time to
What a life to leau—work, eat, drink
and sleep! No recreation, no comfort with
your family, children -hardiy knowing’ pa on
Sunday! And then we had customers with
cheek enough to ask, “Do you keep open oa
Sunday morning? It would be so handy to
get things then iustead of on Saturday night
when the store is crowded.” Well, well, no
rest forthe sinner, no rest for the weary!
Yes, surely, in time there came rest. The Gro-
cers’ Association was organized and Mr. Her-
rick promptly moved. for an early closing
hour, which was set o’clock. Oh, what a re-
lief! To be sure, all d¥ not stick to the agree-
ment, but the prominent grocers closed and
thereafter enjoyed the evening hours with
their families, or went for recreation as they
pleased. Clerks could recruit for the next day
and all was lovely. They enjoyed the con-
pany of their lady friends or went riding, ball-
playing, to the opera house, or did whatever
they liked. But was this to last always? No,
no, it was too good! Man is never satisfied,
anyway, and must ever get back in the old
rut. But why should this be done? Well, be-
cause there are so many enjoying themselves
in the warm evenings. City water is not fit
to drink, ice cream is too cold for the stomach,
‘and yet, on account of the dust drawn into the
lungs all day,some one must be able to fur-
nish a refreshing drink to wash away the
i in the throat,
which must be removed. To come tothe point,
one of our prominent grocers and instigators
of the early closing movement, thought it best
to put in a soda fountain, although there are
only five within a stone’s throw of his store!
Of course it will follow that every grocer on
the street will teel himself compelled to fol-
low suit. And what shall I say to this? As
‘before remarked, man is never satisfied.
There cannot be auy enjoyment at all. It will
be for the summer season only, perhaps, but
when does man vant rest if not during the
hot summer months? When the sun has fairly
scorched a fellow he really needs'the evening

| atmosphere to regain the strength lost during

‘the day. Ifa man must be confined to the
air of a store eighteen hours daily, his

I tell you, gentlemen, those of you who
keep open evenings, you do not realize the.
comforts of life: which you gain-by closing
your places of business. If you have never
é y it for one month:

— life is not

dead
fite will ~ Hac at least one-third of his |
| allotted time. : ‘ ;

.| Hudson Gazette: The citizens’ meeting last

Friday evening called out a fair representa-
tion of the business interests of Hudson.

| Grant Fellows was ‘called to the chair and

Charles Steuerwaild elected secretary pro tem.
After discussing the necessity of an organi-
zation of some sort to work for the prosperity
of the place, an Association was formed to be
known as the Hudson Business Men’s Asso-
ciation, with the following officers: President,
Henry C. Hall, Vice-President, H. G. Chamber-
lin; Secretary, Jame’ Schermerhorn, Treas-
urer, E. J. Southworth: Executive Committee,
J. K. Boies, L. Frensderf and G. I. Thompson.
A committee consisting of Durvin Palmer,
Edward Frensdorf and J. J. Wood was select-
ed to invite all business men to place their

names on the membership roll, and the meet-
ing adjourned for one week: There are sever-
al plans in view for helping our village, and
the Association intends to go to work and use
the advantages which the increased railroad.
facilities and othér desirable features of the
village offer in securing some new enter-
prises.

The point recently raised by the Secretary
of the Gieenville B. M. A., to the effect that
there is no act under which a Michigan Busi-

ized, is Well taken. There would be no diffi-
culty, however, in securing the enactment of
a special act covering the ground; asa prece-
dent has been established in Act No. 157, Pub-
lic Acts of 1883, authorizing the organization
and maintenance of the Michigan Millers’ Fire
Insurance Co., which corporation, by the way,
has enjoyed 2 very successfui career.
oO
Drawing out Good Points.
President Hamilton has sent out the follow-
ing pertinent letter of inguiry to the Presi-
dents of all local Associations:

Dear Sir—As the time is drawing near for
our proposed annual meeting of business men,
I deem it especially important to solicit an
early investigation of the condition and needs,
as have appeared from time to time in !ocal
bodies, that we may more intelligently plan
for and speedily execute the work at the com-
ing convention. At the meeting of the Execu-
tive Board which will occur about the middle
of the present month, we desire to formulate
measures that wii! ultimately redound to the
benefit of each. and every member. Thus I
write you, an officer of experience, soliciting
any points in the work which have come to
your notice, which to your mind should be in-
corporated in or eliminated from our work. I
do not ask this reply for publication, but to
learn personally whether we have overlooked
any important features which we can quietly
consider atan early date. I believe our aims in
the associated work are identical, perfect in
method, strong in purpose. No one, I think,
can faiito see that marked progress has been
apparent from the first. ‘fhe Association
stands to-day a well-organized, strong body of
men of business. None will more gladly wei-
come the adoption of other useful methods
and an effusion of bright ideas than the offi-
cers of the State body.

I now urge upon you the importance of
your sending a good delegation to Cheboygan.
Please take this matter into early considera-
tion. Let me hear from you.

a tt
The Dorr Association to Picnic June 13.
Dorr. May 4, 1888.
E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids:

Drar Sir—The Dorr B. M. A. met on Wed-
nesdav of this week at Goodman’s hall in Bur-
nip’s Corners. Whe attendance was good nnd
an enthusiastic meeting followed. Three new
firms were admitted: to membership, viz: A.
Patterson, blacksmith, wagon shop and agri-
cultural implements; I. W. Carrel, agricultur-
al implements and grain dealer; I. W. Wood,
merchant and custom miller.

Arrangements were made for a pienic, to be
held at Green Lake on Wednesday, June 13. to
be attended by the members this Association
and their friends. W.H. Goodman, E. S. Bots-
ford and W, W. Peirce were chosen a Commit-
tee on Arrangemeénts. Lemonade and music
will be furnished and W. W. Peirce will give
all a free ride on his pleasure steamer. The
members were requested to bring their fam-
ilies and be present without fail. :

Collections by the Blue Letter were reported
good by the members and all are alive and
doing well. We now have a membership of
sg¢venteen, with bright prospects ahead.

Yours truly, L. N. FISHER, Sec’y.

9 te
Davison All Ready to Organize.

: DAVISON, May 5, 1888.
E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids:

DzaAR S1r—I herewith hand you a prelimin-
ary blank, with the names of those desiring to
form an organization under the name of the
Davison Mercantile Union and become a
chartered auxiliary to the Michigan Business
.Men’s Association. This does not include
quite all who wi!l be ready for organization at
as early a date-as you may name to come here
and organize. Any evening in the week will
be suitable, except Saturday evening.

Yours truly, :
L. GIFFORD, Sec’y pro tem.
——-— a
Good Report from the Oceana Association.
‘ cs Hart, May 38, 1888.
E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: :

DeAR Sir—We held an interesting meeting
of our Association at Shelby on last Tuesday
evening. Socially, the interest seemed much
revived, and ‘all desired to foster our Associa-
tion. and infuse new life into it, realizing that
we have received much good from it, and that
there is yet much for it to do.

Yours truly,
e = E. 8S. HouGHTa.ine, Secty,
>_<
Gladstone Considering Organization.

GLADSTONE, May 4, 1883.
E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids: .
DEAR S1iR—We are desirous of forming a Re-
tail Grocers’ Association here and would like to
receive pamphlets describing the workings of
the Association, of which we understand you
are State Secretary.
Any information will be thankfully
ceived, Yours,
A. O, BLACKWELL.

re-

:
The Hardware Market. °

’ The feature of the hardware market has
been the decline in pig tin in the specula-
tive market, the price having goné. down
|about $350 per ton. The decline in spot
tin is merely nominal, and the same is true
of tin plates, as the latter advanced only
about 10 per cent., while the pig tin mar-
ket went up over 100 per cent.

The following is the new- schedule of

extras adopted by the Western nail manu-

acturers, the base having been changed
from 10d to 20d: oe

NAILS, FENCE and BRADS. BOAT SPIKES,

OA ee. -10/ All sizes............ 1.00
WO as ees -0| COMMON BARREL.
BO i hea eens ob 30/144 inch......

8dand9d......... 40} 196
6dand7d......... 50 ‘

coe es BeQ
3.50

peescce

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andid.. :
Gs. 5..

Reece eseeese

we eweees

 

ness Men’s Fire Insurance Co. can be organ- BR

Petellerg 30 oe ee es ae dis

, | Reaper.:.....
Olmstead’s .

full packages, «
* AUGERS AND BITS.
1e tye dnc cen el Barware Sane wa CS
di

ices are for cash
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Jennings’, genuine...................., dis 2
Jennings’, imitation.:....:.:.. ........ disd0&10
: ..* . BALANCES. Bouts
Bpene a dis 40

: _ BARROWS. .
Railroad ......... Boe rere, soe an mast eee $ 14 00
Garden. | Boca neee . net 33 00
; BELLS.
BQN ee a oe dis $ 60&10&10
OW Ee es ae dis 70
MA ee ee ee Ais 80&15
GOng ee ee Paes cas u5 25
Door, Sargent....°................ dis 60&10
BOLTS.
POO as oe ee dis $ 0
Carriage new list................... ..dis %&lu
BOW ee ae dis 50
Sleigh Shoe. .5 8 dis
Wrought Barrel Bolts........ 48S UE dis
-Cast Barrel Bolts.................... .dis
Cast Barrel, brass knobs............. dis
Cast Square Spring................ _...di8
Cast Chain) 20 iis dis
Wrought Barrel, brass knob......... dis
Wrought Square .................. --» dis
Wrought Sunk Flush................. dis
Wrought Bronze and Plated Knob
RUSH csc ee ee a dis 60&10
ives), Doors Le ee dis 60&10
BRACES. ;
Barber eee ee dis$ 40
RORUB Sc oe ee Fine ie dis 50&10
BPOROTd ee dis 50
PA ASA ce ae dis net

BUCKETS.
Wel plain. ee es, $ 3 50
Well, swivel . :

BUTTS, CAST.

Cast Loose Pin, figured............... dis
Cast Loose Pin, Berlin bronzed...... dis
Cast Loose Joint, genuine bronzed. .dis
Wrought Narrow, bright fast joint..dis
Wrought Loose Pin.................. dis
Wrought Loose Pin, acorntip........ dis
Wrought Loose Pin, japanned........ dis
Wrought Loose Pin, japanned, silver

PIDDOG 2. dis
Wrought Table. 086.2 o. 20 dis
Wrought Inside Blind................ dis
Wrought Beawe, 0 dis
Blind: Clank Ge a .. dis
Blind, Parker's: 2.20.6 dis
Blind, Shepard’s...................... dis

~. CAPS.
Miyet0 2
Wie
G.D

ee eR sca are tare

CATRIDGES.
Rim Fire, U. M.C. & Winchester new list....5
Rim Fire, United States.................. -G1850
Central Hires... (ie i cr ae dis25
CHISELS.

Socket Mirmer, oi 3 oc oe ee dis
Socket Framing... .......0.0...000.0.. dis
Socket Corners. ais
SOCKEL SUCKERS, 2b dis
Butchers’ Tanged Firmer............ dis
Barton’s Socket Firmers............. dis
MOG ee ee net

.. COMBS.
Curry, Lawrence’s..................., dis
HIOtGRKISe eof le eB dis

COCKS. :

Brass, Racking’s. 2.2 .22.5 307i
SO ee Foe a
Beer

cotton per m §$ 65
60

sates a
60

70&10

COPPER.
Planished, 14 oz cut to size.............. Bb
Taxpe, 14x56, 14x80. el
Cold Rolled, 14x56 and 14x60.................
Cold Rolled, 14x48...
BOLLOMIG: 2520552... sek eee oka cee ce
: DRILLS
Morse’s Bit Stock: - 2.00 00.00. 65.5. dis
Taper and Straight Shank............ dig
Morse’s Taper Shank................. dis
ELBOWS.
Wom. 4 piece, 6 in. 5.6300. doz net $.%5
Corrugated... dis20&10) &0
BGIUStODIC oes es ee dis %&10
: EXPANSIVE BITS.

Clar’s, small, $18 00; large, $26 00. dis 30
Ives’, 1, $18 00; 2, $24 00; 3, $30.00. dis 25
FILES—New List.

American File Association List...... dis 60
PHSREOWER: 4 te isin dis 6
New fomerican?: 60 ee oe dis 6u
INIGHOIBON'S 2 dis 60
50
50

38
48

Heller’s Horse Rasps................. dis
GALVANIZED IRON,

Nos. 16to2%#,  22and 24, 2and26, 27

List 12 18 14 15

Discount, 60.
GAUGES.
Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s......... dis

HAMMERS.
Maydole & Co.'s... 35... 22 ic ce ese, dis
MR eee ee dis 25
Yerkes & Plumb’s................. --.dis 40&10
Mason’s Solid Cast Steel.............. 30 ¢ list 50
Blacksmith’s Solid Cast Steel, Hand. .30 c 40&10
HANGERS.
Barn Door KidderMfg. Co., Wood track 50&10
Champion, anti-friction.............. dis 60&10
Kidder, wood track................... dis 40
oa HINGES.
Gate, Clark’s, 1,2, 3...0...000...0..25% dis 50
BOA oe ee per doz, net, 2 50
Screw Hook and Strap, to 12 in. 4% 14
end lonper.. 660... 65... aes ae
Screw Hook and Eye, % ............ net
Screw Hook and Eye %............ ;.net
Screw Hook and Eye %.......... ... net
Screw Hook and Eye, %............. net
Strap and: "Pe dis

HOLLOW WARE.

POEs: 05 e are ee as
WOUMeS oo ee es
Spiders)... sees,

Gray. enameled. 2... 0.05.0...

HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.

Stamped Tin Ware.............. new list
Japanned Tin Ware.....................
Granite Iron Ware......................

‘ HOES. -
APUDE Eg en ee eas $11 00, dis.60
GTO ee ee Il 50, dis 60
GROD 6 eee ere, BB 00. dis 60

KNOBS—NEW LIST.
Do6r, mineral, jap. trimmings....... dis
Door, porcelain, jap. trimmings........
Door, porcelain, plated trimmings.....
Door, porcelain, trimmings.............
Drawer and Shutter, percelain...... dis
Picture, H. L. Judd & Co.’s.. ...........
Memaeite 205. oe a: dis
LOCKS—DOCR.
Russell & Irwin Mfg. Co.’s new list..dis
Mallory, Wheeler & Co.’s............. dis
Brantord’s: 2025: oe ee. dis
Norwalk’s ..... cee de ees Se aa eae dis
LEVELS.
Stanley Rule and Level Co.’s............. dis

- MATTOCKS. :
AGE BVO. a $16 60 dis 60
Hunt Eye........- Me oe ee 8 $15 00 dis 60
Ons ie $18 50 dis 20 & 10

50

: MAULS.

Sperry & Co.’r, Post. handled............ dis 50
Coffee, Parkers Co.’8......0........00.000. dis 40
Coffee, P.S.& W.Mfg. Co.’s Malleables ... dis 40
Coffee, Landers, Ferry &Clark’s.......... dis 40
Coffee, Enterprise.................. coe dis 26
j MOLASSES GATES.

Stebbin’s Pattern ........5........... dis. 00&10
Stebbin’s Genuine...... ............. dis 60&10
Enterprise, self-measuringe.......... dis 25

N. —TRON.

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keg;

t Steel Nails—2 15.

Ss / OILERS, :
Zine or'tin, Chase’s Patent. .... yeeee ee GiS60&10
Zine, with brass bottom... ... Wel cece Oia OO
Brass or Copper.... 2... 2005.00. .c000000-- Gis” 0
Doge ben Oe er gTOBS, $12 ne
Yigeotir pan GOEW,

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oa ods patent
_| “BY” Wood's pat. pianished,

60 | Gimp and Lace...............-...... dis

Strictly Half-and-halt

25°

50 |}

‘00d’s patent planished, Nos

nist Nos. 25 ri

Broken packs ‘4c @ b extra.
OPES

ee : : Ri £
| Sisal, }3 im. und larger...................... il
Manilla... =”

i ete was Cae ee a ke ee Ww
oo - SQUARES. . PA
Steel and fron........ une es eee dis. %70&10
Try and Bevelis..... ehh e eee eee 18 60
20

Mitte (oj Wee sata eg A Se dis
SHEET IRON,
a4 Com: Smooth. Com.
Nos. 10 to 14... pee oe $4 20° $3 «66
WO8. 15. £0.17. oo 4 26 3 00
Nos. 18 to 21...... ay eke ore a. 426 3 10
NOB. 22 0 2480 4 20
NOS -25 tO 26.0000 ee: £46
NO, Ole ee ee ea 3 35.
All sheets No, 18 and lighter. over 3 ioches
wide not less than 2-10 extra.
SHEET ZINC.
In casks of 600 Ibs, @ ...............:.
In smaller quansities, ® 1b..:...........
TACKS.
American, all kinds.................. dis
Steel, all kinds................ a en dis
Swedes, all kinds .*....-............. dis

pee meek

am
FN

Cigar Box Nails.......:.............. dis
Finishing Nails.................. Pee dis
Common and Patent Brads.......... dis
Hungarian Nails and Miners’ Tacks. dis
Trunk and Clout Nails................ dis
Tinned Trunk and Clout Nails....... dis
Leathered Carpet Tacks............. dia
TINNER’S SOLDER.
NOI, Refined. oe
Market Haif-and-half............. ....

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Nw
ot

TIN PLATES.

10x14, Charcoai............ ... 6 00@6 ¢
10x14,Charcoal.................... 7 85
12x12, Charcoal.....0..0........... § 85
12x12, Charcoal ..................
Ic, 14x20, Charcoal... 2) 0.02/20. oe.
IX, | 14x28, Charcoal
TXX, 14x20, Charcoal.................... 9 35
IXXX, 14x20, Charcool.................... 1! 37
IXXXX, 14x20, Charcoal..............|... 18 45
IX, . 20x28, Charcoal.................... 1610
DC, 100 Plate Charcoal 2 G6
DX, © 100PlateCharcoal.......0000. |... 933
DXX,. 100 Plate Charcoal........00...0... Yd
DXXX, 100 Plate Charcoal................ 13 19
Redipped Charcoal Tin Plate add 1 36 te 73%

rates. — -
Rooting, 14x20, TO 22.00...
Roofing, i4x20. 1X... 00...
ROOhnE, Mx28 TC ee
Roofing, 20x2

Ic,
IX, -
IC,
Ix

5 40
703
Peas

s

.  ®IN—LEADED.

IC, 14x20, choice Charcoa! Terne..... Looe 6 99
IX, 14x20, choice Charcoal Terne ....... . i
IC, 20x28, choice Charcoal Terne...........1%
IX, 20x28, choice Charcoal Terne......_

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hie PBS wae dis - BB
, Hawley & Norton’s.. pees
ItCNK a eee ete cee se eee ee rine : 10
8,P.& W. M Be Se es Bek ore Cae -60&10
ene es Be #8 doz
Mouse, délusion............. ra sce SEBO y doz
WIRE.
Bright Market: dis 67%
Anneuwled Market........ oy eles dis 7o&lu
Coppered Market... .. Ege egies dis, 624%
Extra Bailing.............. BOG) dis 55
Tinned: Market... 2. et dis 62%
aipned Broom oo, tb 08
Tinned Mattress. .22.0) 20200 2 Ib 8%
Coppered Spring Steel.... ............ dis 50
Tinned Sprimn.: Steel..............02.. ..dis 46&16
Pisin Vetee 2 b 3
Barbed Fe:ve, galvanized................... 4 00
oe)  PRINGGG Se ae 3
Copper: 6 oe new list net
BASS Coo a new list net
WIRE GOODS.
Might i ee dis 70&10&10
Screw VES oe ee dis 70&10&10
ook’s dis 70&10&10
dis wwl0glo
WRENCHES.

Baxter’s Adjustable, nickeled..........
Coe’s Genuine........... 0. eee hese. dis 50
Coe’s Ptent A gricultural, wrought, dis 6)
Coe’s Ptent, malleable.............. dis 75&1C
MISCELLANEOUS.

Bird Cages. 202) 50
Pumps, Cistern.:.2........005......., dis 15
Screws, new list............... Boece « 1C&5
Casters, Bed and Plate............. dis50&10&10
Dampers, American .......:.............

Forks, hoes, rakes an all steel goods ..d %
Copper Bottoms.... ...... Se oon, 300

HARDWOOD LUMBER.

: The furniture factories here pay as follows
for dry stock, measured merchantable, mill
culls out;
Basswood, log-run................... 13 00@15 00
BALCH IOS UN ee 15 06@18 00
Bireh: Nos: band?) 20050 @25 00
Biack Ash, log-run............2...... 14 CO@I16 50
Chetry, lOm-run. 62 25 00@35 00
Cherry, Nos.1 and 2................. 45 00@50 00
CHEFEY. GUID 8 oS ae @10 00
Maple, log-run.................. ..-12 00@14 60
Maple, soft, log-riin................. 1i 00@13 00
Maple, Nos. land 2.........7....-.... @20 00
Maple, clear, fooring.:.............. @25 09
Maple, white, selected e @25 09
Red Oak, log-run..................... 18 60@20 00
Red Oak, Nos.t and Z.......... .. 24 00G25 00
Red Ouk, 4 sawed, 8in and upw’d..40 00@45 00
Rea Gak,*: “ regilar.......... 80 00@35 CO
Red Oak, No. 1,step plank...... @25 00
Walnut, loom. Oe ee nD ©
Walnut, Nos. Land 2.............. ..
Welmucs, Gus ose
Grey Elm. lov-ran.....2.............
White Ash, log-run.................. 14 GO@I6 50
Whitewood, iOe-ran................. 20 00@22 00

16.4 | White Oak. log-run......... 2.) 7 00@18 00

 

We are making a, Middlings
Purifier and Flour Dresser that
will save youtheircostatleast . -
three times each year.) 3

They are guaranteed to do,
more wofk in less space (with’
less power and less waste) —
than any other machines of
their class. is

Send for descriptive cata-
logue with testimonials. 7

Martin's Middlings Purifier Co,
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
OREGON AND WASHINGTON,

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No section of the country is to-day attracting as
much attention as Montana, Oregon and Washington;
Montana, because it now ranks first in the production
of precious metals; Oregon, because of its rich val-
leys, and Washington Territory by reason of its
mild climate, timber, coal, minerals and wonderful
production of fruits and cereals. Tho rapid growth
of Spokane Falls, with a water power exceeding even
that of Minneapolis; Tacoma, on Puget Sound, the —
terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad, with
12,000 inhabitants; Seattle 30 miles distant, an ener-
getic and thriving city, mark this section of the
Pacific Northwest as one that offers peculiar induce-
nee ie ee new homes. an

y writing Chas. 8. Fee, General Passenger A
Northern Pacific Railroad, St. Paul, Minn, he will
send you illustrated pamphlets, maps and books
giving you valuabje information in feference to the
country traversed by this great line from St. Paul,
Minneapolis, Duluih and Ashland to Portland, Ore-
gon, and Tacoma and Seattle, Washington Territory.
This road, in addition to being the only rail line. to
Spokane Falls, Tacoma and Seattle, reaches all the
principal points in Northern Minnesota and Dakota,
Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, possesses
unequaled scenic atiractions, as well as superior
train equipment, such as dining cars, and colonist
sleepers for the use of intending settlers, neither of
which conveniences are to be found on any other
line peretns business to the States and Territories
named.

 

 

 

FOR SALE BY

 

wy" Send for efr-ulaurs and book of testimonials.

For all kinds of buildings re-
quiring @ good roof at less price
than any other.

Anyone can put it on,
READY TO APPLY
RECEIVED.

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ET, Jr, & CO,

Sole Manufacturers,

Chicago and Philadelphia.

 

 

SVERS

I am prepared to accept
orders on the following,
which are the very best
overs obtainable at the
price.

Tongue and strap overs, heel, net..... $1.05 ~
Strap overs, heel, net............... ae
Strap overs, no heel, net. .... via eee 15
Overs, no heel, net...................... 674
PAYABLE DEC, Ist.
rders will be filled in rotation as

received

G. R. MAYHEW.

Grand Rapids, Mich.

 

 

THIS PAINT is composed of NATURAL MINERAL and H
will cement up the cracks, fill up the pores of the wuod and make a hard and
ed frequently, this paint will harden aluiost to stove under the influence
FLOOR PAINT is the result of a seri¢s of practical experiments extending over several years, with the view
for a Paint adapted to floors and such places as are often serubbed with soap.
ce

Senour Manufseci

For Sale at. Factory Prices by—Hazeltine & Cerxins Dray Oo., Grand B
8. L, Boyes & Co., Port Haron; Fred Brundage & Co., Muskes

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Urine” Go.,,

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¢ of water by reason of the cement.

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YDRAULIC CEMENT, and will out-wear ether pigments. It
serviceable covering. FLOORS are necessarily wash- -

The suceess of OUR
of filling the demand

2520 and 2522 QUARRY ST...

, CHICACO, ILG.

apids; James H. Davis & Co., Detroit; West & Truax, Toledo:
on; Harvey & Heystek, Grand Rapids; G. W.oBruske, East Saginaw, ue
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NEAL’S CARR!

Prepared ready for use. ;
the ORIGINAL, all others are IMITATIONS. More.of our brand sold than all the other brands.on the market.

GRANITE FLOOR PAINTS |

TheGreat Invention. Six Handsome Shades.. Ready for use. DRY HARD O
Give them a trial |

A

\GE PAINTS.

Re-paint your old buggy and make it look like new for LESS THAN ONE DOLLAR. Eight beautiful shades.”
They dry hard tn a few hours, and have a beautiful and durable gloss.

They are

 

went into Riley’s, and, as Riley was busy
-. ‘waiting on a customer, he sat down-back of
~~ the stove to wait. It was quite cold out

ae made him drowsy; so he fell asleep. Riley

ae mpetitor was selling Huber some goods.
He coolly asserted that the competitor’s
- goods were mainly composed of terra alba

- through with him he wished Kunkel had
_kiledhim. _—_—-
| But last week he outdid himself. Not-
_> «withstanding his failings, he is liked by the
trade. He can tell a good story, wears nat-

across the country, combined with his hard,

* open up his samples, bought a nice Dill of

him and Scroggs was out and gone .before .

Was he mad when he |

* found it out? Well—draw the curtain— |

draw the curtain.

: Another time, he had a bill to collect ina |
. . town up north and, as he had no need of his

_ our friend awoke.

He went into Kunkel’s grocery store once

mm atime and calmly told Kunkel that
the reason he (Kunkel) did not sell more
al an he did was because -he- didn’t
buy John Garland’s make. He recovered.
1 ‘did not mean to kill him when he

ew the weight at him, so he didn’t die
‘time. ; ee oe.
other time he went into Huber’s when

and glucose, and when the competitor got

“ty clothes and is always in good spirits;
hence, he has some good customers. He

‘doors, and his having driven ten miles
work of the night before opening jack-pots,

is ajoker, one of those keen jokers who
svould put up a job on his father if he could
geta laugh on him; so, when Scroggs, a
Detroit candy man, came in, Riley had him

; , . &
Gan be found at all times in full supply and at

popular prices at the branch houses in all the larger
cities and is Retailed by all First-Class Butchers. —

- fhe trade of all marketmen and meat dealere is
solicited. Our Wholesale Branch House, L. F. Swift
& Co., located at Grand Rapids, always has on hand
a full supply of our Beef, Mutton and Provisions, and .
the public may rest assured that in purchasing our
meats from dealers they will always receive the best.

Swift and Company,
Tnion Stock Yards - CHICAGO, ILL.

Sosa
SC
. .

4 lb Cans
1g 1b Cans
1 Ib Cans

ple Lot.

Very Attractive.

Red Star Baking Powder

* SOLD AT ACTUAL VALUE
45 perdozen;. - - - ok
85 per dozen;
1.50: per dozen;

Sold only in cans.

Aner
GRAND RAPIDS,

QUALITY GUARANTEED,

MANUFACTURING G0

38 and 40 Louis Street,

Fall Weight, Full Strength.

Retail 5 cents
- Retail 10 cents
Retail 20 cents

MICHIGAN.

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ATLAS Wout

STEAM ENGINES & BOILERS. fi

Ca:ty Engines and Boilers In Stock fy
for immediate delivery. aa

Planers, Matchers, Moulders and all kinds of Wood-Wor
Saws, Belting and Oils.
And Dodge’s Patent Wood Split Pulley. Large stock kept on hand. Send for Sample —
Pulley and become convinced of their superiority. hed

Write for Prices. 44,46 and 48 So. Division St., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

 

GEO. E. HOWES. Cc. N. RAPP,

- GEO. E, HOWES & CO,

JOBBERS IN .
&

Apples, Potatoes z
SPECIALTIES: —
Oranges, Lemons, Bananas.
3 Ionia St. CRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

S..A. HOWES.

MPANY,

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Order a Sam-

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REEDER, PALMER & CO,

Wholesale Boots and Shoes.
STATE AGENTS FOR LYCOMING RUBBER 60,

24. Pearl St., Grand Rapids, Mich., ™suuo%8

 

 

ey samples, he asked a fellow traveler to see

that his grip went via the ’bus to the hotel
in the next town, a mile distant, and he
would walk over. His friend took the grip,
went to the hotel and registered. The ko-

tel man, not knowing the traveler but rec-

fun,

. ‘wife ‘and his happiness—in fact, he grew so
_* tender that*he decided to leave his trip and

» home! Why, it was heaven! So he passed
/\ the two days of his journey. At Chicago,

_ many cigars of Fatty., Let’s see—I paid

at times, especially when the joke is on
; some one else.

years and, having no children, were like

_ for six and eight weeks at a time.
_. ‘been gone this time nearly two months, and,
_ being on new territory, had found it diffi-

-’ his whereabouts; hence, had not heard from

ship which comes in a strange place when

‘fer homie, thinking of that little paradise,

bought his wife a new dress and some trin-

 ognizing the grip, said:

‘Hello! Fatty’s grip! Where is Fatty?”
“Fatty!” quoth the traveler. ‘‘Fatty is
sin Canada or some other hot place, for all
we know. Skipped two weeks ago with the
-firm’s collections. ‘Took’about five thous-
and, as nearly as we can find out. Iam in
his place, trying to find the falsifications in
his acceunts.”
*No! Is that so?” exclaimed the hotel
man; *‘Well! well! I bought quite a goed

him $60 last time he was here.”

**You did, eh?” and, pulling some state-
ments from his pocket, the joker solemaly
looked them over and assured him that
there was no credit there for him. ‘The ho-
tel man was scared, rushed out and in an
hour the whole town knew that Fatty had
embezzled, and all the dealers who bought
of him besieged the ‘“‘new man” with ques-
tions. ‘When Fatty came in there was some

The traveling man is an ‘‘amoosin’ kuss”

% # + % *
They had been married for nearly ten

*

two children themselves. They loved each
ather dearly, and all that detracted from
their happiness was that he was on the road
He had

cult'to keep the wife at home posted as to
home but once since his departure. On Sat-
urday evening, he met another Detroit tray-

eler and, with that feeling of companion-

meeting a familiar face, he decided to spend
Sunday with his friend. They grew confi-

dential. From business confidences they |-
_~went into personal matters and our friend

-grew very tender as he told of his home, his

‘go home for a week; so, on Sunday, he left

e surprise of his wife, the good times he
uld have, thinking of plans to go to the
pera, of excursions and visits. A week at

hhe had to lay: over a. few hours and he

- The next day he arrived at home,
to acarriage and drove tothe house.

as dead! Died on the Saturday

ase, and, as they knew |

: found, they had pre-

al and were in the midst |

fhén he drove up to the

 

FISHING YAGKLE

If you want to put in a stock of Fish-

ae) ing Tackle and wish first-class goods

J and bottom prices, get our prices before

you buy, as we have the largest and
best stock in the State.

L. S. HILL & CO.,

19and 21 Pearl Street,
GRAND RAPIDS, - MICH.

 

Lorillard’s New “Smoking or Chewing”

Yewuow JACKET LONG CUT.

Packed in 3 oz., 8 oz. or 16 oz. Handsomely Decorated Papers.

To be had of all Jobbers at the very.low price of

20 CENTS per POUND.

IT Is THE

Mildest, Smoothest Smoke Ever Offered for Less than 30 Cents per Pound.

 

GURYISS, DUNYON & ANDREWS
FERS"

Good Work, Guaranteed for Five Years, at Fair Prices.

Grand Rapids, - - Mich.

 

 

 

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RETAIL GROCERS
Who wish to serve their Customers

with GOOD COFFEE would do well
to avoid Brands that require the

support of Gift Schemes, Prize Prom-
ises or Lottery Inducements.

~ DILWORTH'S COFFEE,

 

13, I5, 17 South fonia Street,
13, 15, 17 Railroad Place

PUTNAM & BROOKS,

WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS OF

And Heavy Jobbers In

Oranges, Lemons,

BANANAS, NUTS,

Dates, Figs, Gitrons, Prunells, kts.

PRICES QUOTED AND CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITE

CRAND RAPIDS.

 

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63 and 65 Canal St.,
Grand Rapids.

HEYMAN & CO.

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Specialties: Apples and Potatoes in Car Lots.

20 and 22 OTTAWA ST., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

 

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JOBBERS IN

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Hosiery, Carpets, Etc.
f and 8 Monroe Si., Grand Rapids.

BOSTON RUBBER SHOE CO.

14 and 16 Pearl Street, Grand Rapids, Mich.

MOS §, MUSSELMAN & G0.

W holesale Grocers,

 

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

 

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mfactured by the Woolson Spice Co., Toledo, Ohio

Commission Merchants.

 

Te have your mind absent. itself. when you

haven’t any immediate occasion for employ-
ing it isbad enough; but when it persists in
‘wandering off when there are matters of im-

" portance emanding its attention is exas-

.eome in contact.

_ perating. in the extreme. And the remark-
able and unfortunate habit is liable, at any
time, despite your best intentions, to involve

you in business and social troubles and to

render your eharacter the object of chonic
discussion among those with whom you
Supposing that you are
an honorable and reputable citizen with no

>

A serious failing except the eccentricity in

question, you will not be without friends

- and defenders; but the great trouble is that
that eccentricity is liable, at any moment,

to transform friends into enemies and de-

fenders into maligners. es
* * ae, * * :

I once knew a country trader who, from

‘an unfortunate conjunction of the planets

%

during his germinating process or for some

'. other reason, was, upon occasions, absurdly

_ and ridiculously absent minded, and on one

_ of his worst ‘‘off days” he alleged that the

fellowing circumstances. actually happened
to him in the line of business: His first
customer was a stranger. who received a
nickel’s. worth of fine cut and ninety-five
cents for a very poor bogus dollar. Then a.
transient buyer invested fifty cents in goods
and gave a five dollar bill in exchange, which
the merchant gnistook for a dollar; and, al-
though the mistake was adjusted, the ‘‘tran-
sient” averaged haif an hour a day, for
some months, in relating to his acquaint-
ances how B— tried to swindle him out of.

| ae four dollars. Then the wife of one of his

ig

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€
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¢

Fi)
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best credit customers bought a bundle of
goods and told the proprietor to ‘‘put it
down,” which he absolutely refused to do,
from the fact that he mistook the lady for
the matrimonial accomplice of a notorious
_4d.-b.; and, by a curious coincidence, the
same d.-b. victimized him within an hour
because the absent minded man mistook
him for the husband of the repudiated fe-
male purchaser. After this, he laid himself
open to the accusation of insulting a mid-
dle-aged spinster by sending her a pound of
tobacco instead of a like quantity of tea,
and, before the day ended, he sold a preach-
er a deck of playing cards instead oi a pack-
age of envelopes; filled a farmer’s molasses
jug with kerosene; gave a moral young man
who called for a bottle of cough syrup a
preparation used sometimes .by immoral
young men, and charged three or four bills
of goods to the wrong customers.

It was, of course, natural for sundry un-
thinking and uncharitable people to assert
that such blunders were the natural result
of an undue indulgence in spiritus frumen-
ti, hut I am always going to believe that his
andignant repudiation of the report should

be respected.
* * % *% =

Speaking about the parson who bore off
the playing cards reminds me that he was
also a victim to absent mindedness, which
affliction, on one occasion, made him the
subject of an unseemly and inexcusable
practical joke. Some ribald and unregener-
ate member of the community, knowing the
-dominie’s infirmity and knowing that it was
the custom of one of the deacons, who also
cacted as janitor, to place notices of prayer-
meetings, religious entertainments, temper-
‘ance gatherings and other moral symposi-
‘ums under the first lid of the big bible, sac-
rilegiously invaded the pulpit at an early
hour and inserted in the book some an-
mouncements of his own composition. Af-
ter the sermon, the preacher took out the

' papers as usual and began to read them.

‘Two or three of the usual notices were given
sto the congregation, when the brethren were
horrified by.hearing the pastor assert, with
a very - distinct voice but with a far-away
look, that”

Jimmy Decker, the celebrated light-weight
pugilist, and Johnny Doyle, the pet of the
feather-weights, will give an exhibition with
Soft gloves in this church next Tuesday
-evening. ‘Admission twenty-five cents.
“Members of the society half price.

Gurstetter’s new saloon will be opened

‘to-morrow. Free lunch from one until five.

Thomas Tate, the great English agnostic,

will occupy this pulpit next Sunday at 2 p.
‘m. Subject: ‘“‘Phe Church a Relic of Bar-
-barism.” -

There will bea raffle for ducks, chickens

-and turkeys at O'Brien’s aoe room

4 next—

_ At this juncture of the service, a couple of
- deacons gained the platform, secured the
"profane papers and, after an effort, succeed-
~ed in arousing the minister to a sense of
his unthinking transgressions. -I regret to

‘have to add that, although the elder men-

bers of the flock attributed the untoward
incident to the mneniee ons of an. agent of

ce took a proof, read it all. over 1 carefully, eor- |
‘| rected a few errors aud went home to din-

ner. The absent mindedness spoken of
caused him to forget.to lock his door, and
during his absence it is evident that_some
one who could handle the composing-stick
had been busily occupied in sticking type
and locking and unlocking forms. In about

]an hour the Sirocco man returned, accom-

panied by an able-bodied volunteer to ‘‘pull
the press,” and the three or four hundred

copies were run off without incident or in- |

spection. In about an hour after the issue
was deposited in the post-office, people be-
gan to rush in after extra copies and the us-
ual large surplus was speedily exhausted.
During the press of business, the editor was
lost in wonder and amazement at the unpre-

cedented popularity of his paper, and, after | Mail
matters had quieted down, he took up a| mix

copy to endeavor to ascertain what particu-
lar article met with such unanimous approv-
al among his fellow citizens. His feelings
ean better be imagined than described when
he struck the following, ‘headed ‘‘PERSON-
AL”?

It is said that conféssion is good for the
soul, and if confession.can do any good for
the poor, pitiable, microscopic soul of the
editor of this paper we think it about time
to make one. We plead guilty to being a
knave and a fool, but we are not to blame
for the latter fact; as our family have been
fools for generations. But we areto blame
for being a hypocrite, fraud, dead-beat and
impostor. Weare to blame for swindling
our help, pilfering our neighbors’ stove
wood and other property, talking temper-
ance in our columns and secretly drinking a
pint of whisky-daily and for gambling away
the money we have begged, borrowed or
stolen from the citizens of this community.
We are to blame for frequenting houses of
ill-repute and for divers other like offences,
but we are, perhaps, partially excusable
from the fact that we had the misfortune to
marry a freckle-faced, red-headed woman
with a villainous.temper and a disposition
to spend ten times as many hours over her
neighbors’ affairs as over her own. So long
as we are fated to live with this virago we
shall probably not reform—and reformation,
inany event, in a community of thieves,
thugs, rowdies, ruffians, rascals and loafers,
like the one in which we are now unfortu-
nately located, would be almost a total im-
possibility.

The two or three leading pursuits of the
Sirocco man’s life, at present, are hunting
up the present location of his discharged em-
ploye, disclaiming any responsibility for the
‘*nersonal” and arranging certain domestic
difficulties.

Voigt, Herpolshemer & C0,,| 77

Tmporters and Jobbers of

DRY GOODS

Staple and Fancy.

 

 

Overalls, rants, Eto.

OUR OWN MAKE.
A Complete Line of

Fancy Crockery: Fancy Woodenware

OUR OWN IMPORTATION.

Inspection Solicited. Chicago and Detroit
Prices Guaranteed.

es.

teas express nae through solid.

7:00 a.m. train has chair car to Traverse City.

11:30 a. m. train has chair car for Petoskey and Mack- |

apt C ty.
5:05 p. ma, train has sleeping cars for Petoskey and

Mackinaw

GOING SOUTH. 1;
Cincinnati Express................
Fort Wayne ae, yabedenraewees 10:30 am
Cincinnati 4:40pm
Traverse City and id Mackinaw Ex. .11:00 p m

7:15am
11:45am
5:00 x m

7:15am train has partes chair car for Cincinnati.

5:00 p m train has Woodruff sleeper for Cincinnati.

5:00 ¢. m. train connects with M. C. R. R. at Kalama-
zoo for Battle Creek, Jackson, oe and Canadien
points, arriving in Detroit at 10:45 p.m

Muskegon, Grand Rapids & Indiana.

4:40 p :50 pm:
Leaving time at Bridge street depot 7 minutes later.
C. L. LocKwoop, Gen’! Pass. Agent.

Michigan Central.
Grand Rapids Division.

DEPART.
Detroit Mxpress... 2 osc c sche c ce sietecccwrcesces 6:15am
8. deslles (eas kn bis dene aw noes 1:10pm

Flot ag Express......... Boe kues sue osraee seeace 6:00am

... 3:00pm
Grand Rapids Expres: -..10:
DMN aoc oie sive dineecbisa es som cies e ess cannes > 5:30 pm

*Daily. All other daily except Sunday. Sleeping cars
run on Atlantic and Pacific Express trains to and from
Detroit. Parlor cars run on Day Express and Grand
Rapids Express to and from Detroit. Direct connec-
tions made at Detroit with all through trains East over
M. C. R. R., (Canada Southern Div.)

O. W. RuaGLEs, Gen’l Pass. and Ticket Agt., Chicago.

CHas. H. NorgRIS, Gen’l Agent.

Lake Shore & Michigan Southern.
Kalamazoe Division.

eave.
Mail. N.Y. Mail. N. Y. Mail.
7:456am..Grand Rapids. 9:45am
9:02 am..Allegan....... 8:28am
10:06 a m..Kalamazoo... 7:30am
11:35 a m..White Pigeon. §:55a m
5:05 pm..Toledo........ 11:00 pm
9:40 pm. .Cleveland..... 6:40 pm
3:30 a m..Buffalo........ 11:55am
7:10 pm..Chicago....... 11:30 pm
A local freight leaves Grand Rapids at 1:10pm, “carry:
ing passengers as far as Kalamazoo. All trains daily
except Sunday

er

80 00 26 00 cm on EA
Berne?

Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee.

GOING WEST.
Arrives.
ie Eee Bice wa lnctes sacs e ee 1:05 pm
+Through Mail.....n......cccceeeee *5:05 pm
+Grand eRapids Express ips so chp aac 10:40 pm
*Night EXpress........ ..ssecceees 5:25am
FMIRCO ooo ono oe sonic hone c nto s ae

GOING EAST.

+Detroit Express................6- 6:45am
+Through Mail..................065 = 20am
tEvening Express................. 3: 3:25 pm
*Limited Express. .............200- 6:25 pm

+Daily, Sundays excepted. *Daily.

Detroit. Express has parlor car to Detroit, making
direct connections for all points East, arriving in New
York 10:10 a. m.nextday. Limited Express, East, has
through sleeper Grand Rapids to Niagara Falls,
connecting at Milwaukee Junction w ith through
sleeper to Toronto.

Through tickets and sleeping car berths secured at
D., G. H. & M.R’y offices, 28 Monroe St., and at the depot.

Jas. CAMPBELL, City Passenger Agent.

Leaves.
1:10 p m
5:10pm
10:45 pm
5:40am
7:30am

6:50am
10:30 a m
3:50 pm
6:30 pm

 

 

RAYON & LYON

Importers,
Jobbers and
Retailers of ~

BOOKS,
‘Stationery & Sundries,

20 and 22 Aonroo St., Grand Rapids, Mich.

 

KDMUND B. DIKEMAN

THE GREAT

Wateh Maker

= Jeweler,
ML OINTL 8¥.
Grand Ragids, - jilich,

BELKNAP
Wagon and Sleigh Co.

MANUFACTURERS OF

Spring, Freight, Express,
Lumber and Farm

WAGONS!

Logging Carts and ngs
Mill and Dump Carts
Lumbermen’s and —

River Tools.

We carry a large stock of material, and have
every facility for making first-class Wagons
of ali kinds.

Ge Special perme a given to Repairing,

| Painting and Lett

Shops on Front Ste Grand Rapids, Mich,

 

D. D. COOK,

Valley City. Show.Case Factory,

MANUFACTURER OF

SHOW CASES

——aND—

Prescription Cases,
My Prices are Lower than any of My Compet-
itors. Send for Catalogues.

2x Scribner Street, Grand Rapids.
TELEPHONE 874.

 

COAL

Present Prices:

Stove, No. 4and Nut............ ...$8.00 per ton |.

Egg and Grate.. shee ..-$7.75 per ton

We are agents for Brazil Block Coal. The
Best and cheapest steam coal in the market.

| Grand Rapid Ice & Coal Co.,

OF FICE 52 PEASE ST.,

 

 

THOMPSON

& “MACLAY,

IMPORTERS AND J OBBERS OF

 

0am
Mm
5pm |
am
Pm

- Wholesale Grocers.

IMPORTERS OF

~ Tpas Lemans and Foreign THs

SOLE AGENTS FOR
“Acme” Herkimer Co. Cheese, Lautz Bros.

Soaps and Niagara Starch.

 

Send for Cigar Catalogue and
ask for Special Inside Prices

on anything in our line.

 

MANUFACTURERS!

Contemplating a Change ot Seeking a Location

INFORM YOURSELVES

Regarding the prospects, opportunities and advantageous

GLADSTONE, MICHIGAN,

As a site for a manufacturing town.

FREE SITES

Will be given you, whether you be of large or small capac-
ity. As you are doubtless aware, GLADSTONE is the Lake
Shipping Port for the Great “Soo” Railway and feeders, and
situated as it is on the Little Bay Du Noquette, the finest har-
bor of deep water on Lake Michigan, offers unparalleled in-
Bae ts for all kinds of IRON and WOODWORKING in-

ustries.

For particulars, opportunities for business, plats and maps,

PF. W. McKINNEY,

Agent Sault Ste. Marie Land and Improvement Co., |

GLADSTONE, MICH.

 

 

DARK, JEWELL & OO

Wholesale Grocers,

HANDLE EVERYTHING IN THE PROVISION LINE.

 

Pork, Beef, Lard, Hams, Shoul-
ders, Bacon, Sausage, Pigs’
Feet, Canned Beef, Lunch
Tongue, Potted Ham, ete.

ts

 

DETROIT SOAP CO,

DETROIT. oe

Manufacturers of the following well-known brands of

SOAPS!

QUEEN . ANNE, |
a BLUE, |

MOTTLED (GERMAN,

‘ROYAL BAR,
‘SUPERIOR,
>HCEN

“MICHIGAN, :
: SSeS, ~

 

Kingsford’s Oswego CORN STARCH for Puddings,
Custards, Blanc-Mange, etc.
THE PERFECTION OF QUALITY.

WILL PLEASE YOU EVERY TIME!

ALWAYS ASK YOUR GROCER FOR THESE GOODS.

W. Sreete Pacxae & Provision Cp.

Grand Rapids, Mich.

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

 

 

Fresh and Salt Beef,
Fresh and Salt Pork, :
Pork Loins, Dry Salt Pork,
Hams, Shoulders,
Bacon, Boneless Ham,
Sausage of all Kinds,
Dried Beef for Slicing.

Strictly Pure and Warranted, in tierces, barrels, one-half
po a 50 pound cans, 20 pound cans, 3, 5 and 10 pound

LARD,

Pickled Pigs’ Feet, Tripe, Etc.

Our prices for first-class goods are very low and all goods are warranted first-class
in every instance.

When in Grand Rapids give us a call and look over our establishment.

HER
Grand, Square and Upright Pianos.

The Weber Piano is recognized beyond
controversy as the Standard for excellence _
in every particular.. It is renowned for its
sympathetic, pure and rich tone combined
with greatest power. The most eminent
artists and musicians, as well as the musi-
cal pnblie and the press, unite in the ver-
dict that

The Weber Stands Unrivaled,

Sheet music and musical merchandise.
Everything in the musical line.

Write us for prices.

 

Weber Pianos,
Smith Pianos,
Estey Organs,

JULIUS A. J. FRIEDRICH,

(Sugcessor to Friedrich Bros.)

Fischer Pianos,
-A. B. Chase Organs,
Hillstrom Organs,

30 and 32 Canal St.. Grand Rapids, Mich.

VW. C. DENISON,

GENERAL DEALER IN

Stationary and Portable Kngines and Boilers,

 

 

 

ri $ will ‘haye to buy fully
Seen more oan. usual.”
““What do you mean by surplus stock?”
“Suppose atanner figures that he will
“consume 4,000 cords of bark from one sea-
gon to another. > That is. his Tegular stock.
That much he must buy anyway. In addi-
tion to that amount, he lays in from one-
quarter to one-half as much more to provide
© for such contingencies’ as ashort crop. That
-. extra supply we call surplus stock.”
__ «How will the price run?”
_.. “The Grand Rapids tanners are running
. short of bark and are offering $6 for Juné
delivery and $5.75 for the balance of. the
> season. ‘This is the first time I have ever
_kniown 4 difference of 25 cents to be made
ina month’s time, but it seems to be war-
~_zanted by the circumstances. As is the case

As ‘, in Grand . “Rapids, the Chicago mar-

ket is starting .in fully 50 cents
a cord better than a year ago, but
I dd not think that price will be main-
- tained at the latter market, as the tanners
there are not making any large contracts,
in the expectation of getting lower prices
before the season. The ruling price at oe
eago is now $8, as against $7.50 last year.”
“Of course, it is yet too early to venture
any estimate as to this year’s crop?”
“Yes, but the season is not starting in as
-auspiciously as I could wish.. The dry
weather seems tobe beginning early, the
_ Same as it did last year.”

—_ oso"

In Spite of Legislation. _
The Pennsylvania Legislature p&ssed a
‘ -law prohibiting the manufacture and sale of
bogus butter in that State. The law has
" gince been sustained by both the State Su-
. , preme Court and the United States Supreme
Court, and yet the butter men are not hap-
py, if the following dispatch from Pittsburg

is any criterion:

Two car-loads of butterine are icon to
Pittsburg from Chicago every week and dis-
posed of at the same price as creamery but-
ter. Honest dealers are beginning to com-
plain that the law is a dead-letter. The
law does not prevent the bringing of butter-
ine from other states, but the sale and of-
fering for sale. Before the law was passed,
butterine sold for 16 cents, while now the
price is the same as for pure butter.

: ——— >_<
The Wool Market.

There is no change in thecondition of the
woo! market, as set forth in Tuk TRADEs-
man of last week. One of the largest Phil-

_adelphia operators thus advises its corres-

- pondents:

_ ‘Tariff uncertainties and agitation are hay-

. ing a depressing effect on both manufactur-
ers and dealers, every one being anxious to
- searry light sail and to keep near shore, un-

- til they know whether the storm will burst or

_ blow over. Under,all these conditions op-
erators should exercise more than usual
caution in making purchases, and without
wishing to advise on the present market and
-umeertain future, it seems to us that the new
wool should be Eee at about prices of
the oe of (ae

Pes —_[— 2
Z - The Grocery Market.
Buth business and collections -are im-
 proving.. The package coffee manufacturers
* have advanced the price of their product c.,
and the indications are good for another
advance before the end.of the week. The
market is remarkably bare of good grades.
‘The oatmeal manufacturers have advanced
‘$heir prices 10¢c. per barrel, but no change
has yet been made by the jobbers. The
vinegar pool has advanced all grades 1c.
-per gallon. -Lorillard announced a consid-
_ erable decline in most brands of plugs.
— 2 oe
: Look Out for Him.
, From.the Greenville Democrat.
A fellow going under a fictitious name,
-- representing himself as connected witha

For all the Good Fresh

EGGS

You will Ship us this week.

Will receive your

BUTTER

And sell it for you at full mar-
ket price, and make prompt re-
turns.

We make a specialty of|

Egg Crates and Fillers to the
trade.

LAMOREAUX
& JOHNSTON.

71 Canal St.,

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

 

SHOE DRESSINGS.

Brown’s French,

Bixby’s Royal,
Eclipse Safety Barrel,
Raven Gloss,
Spanish Gloss,
Topsey
ments Edge.

HIRTH & KRAUSE,

_ +» JOBBERS,
118 Canal St.. GRAND aes.

GENUINE K, of L. CIGARS.

The product of Organized, Working Ci-
garmakers. Established Sept. 1, 1886, on
tLe Co-operative:plan by menibers of L.A.
6374, K. of L. Smokers and Friends o/|
Labor, Attention! If you are opposed to
filthy, tenement-house factories, the servile

 

-labor of coolies, the contracts for convict

labor, give our Cigars a, trial.
If you arein favor of shorter hours of labor,
the Saturday half-holiday, and last, but not
least, the payment of higher and living wages
in solid cash, give our Cigars a trial and accord
them your most liberal patronage. The yel-
low K. of L, label on every box. One hun-
dred thousand sold within those months in the
city of Detroit alone. Warranted to be strict-
ly five and ten cent goods. For further partic-
ulars, terms, prices, references, ¢tc., address
W. E. KRUM & CO.,

Wernazsville, Rerks Co., Pennsylvania.

 

- Toledo wholesale grocery house, ‘is travel-|»

_ ing over the State soliciting orders from the
- farmers for groceriés. He carries a fine line

x i ‘ef samples and sells at astonishingly low

prices. He takes orders for goods and tells
. his customefs:that they will arrive on a cer-
_, taindayinacar andfor them to go and
. get them. The farmer signs the order,
quick turns out to be a note for several hun-
ae dollars.

~The Collector’ s Revenge.

--Windictive youth—Yes, I’ve been cut out
A times by these infernal dudes; rich
é girl every. time,.too; but I’m getting even
“with the whole tribe of ’em now, you bet.
é y’re every one of. them just wishing
they" never: no ga  . never inter-

SHELF. cae

 

 

 

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| Cherries, pitted...... 1
‘| Damsons............ RE

i

-ACME........: 193%

| Mackerel, 2 stand........

@Sardines, Mustard 4s. . :

| Peas, extra marrof,
soaked...

 

Acme, Y
= 4 N Wp.

] ib 66
Bulk 2%:
Princess, a es

6
ty

bulk
dime Bizé...... .
Arctic, % ib cans, 6 aie Sa
¥ “6 ig oe 4. sets
66 % oe 2
1

“6

Al
acoee
on 5 AZ.
Victorian, 1. > (tail, 2 doz. er
Diamond, “bulk.”

Read Star % b cans = a:
rt) Ty oe 4 6s :

Absolute, 4% ib cans, 100
cans in case

Absolute, % ib cans, ‘i
cans in case 10

Absolute, 1 cans, 50cans
in case

a oo 8 % tb, cans, 6 doz i in

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COO > pe
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BLUIN
Arctic, eo oz. r nd 2 gross 2 :

se 26 os ‘te

"802. 6
Pints PNG ses 10.80

BROOMS.
No.2 Wurl... ... e. 2 00
No.1 Hurl......- Ee ees 2 25
INO: 2 Carpet... 3550.22 2s. 2 50
No.1Carpet........- pee 2%
Parlor Gem 2.32. os 6. ss 3 00
Common Whisk ............ 1 00
Fancy Whisk.............. 125
MGM oe es ee 315
Warehouse ................ 3 00

CHOCOLATE.
Runkle Bros’ .. Vien. Sweet. 22
Premium.. 33
Hom- Cocoa 37
Breakfast... 48
COCOANUT
Ronerne, = ee es
and %s.. ao
66 a 2 214
oe 1s in tin eee ats

8 .. 28%
Maitby’ 8, a Eee acne: 234
and s..

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24
S Be eee Mao iciee 2AM
Beckie PRUs 5.5.8.5. 2 a
PeeCviess 622. ees ee
Bulk, pails or barrels. “i8Bi8

CORR CORN
MOCHA... See Sis d 25@28
Mandaling.. --29@26
OG Java.......-..-.--. ", 25@26
DAVES oooh hea ecu ss ase 23@24
Maricabo....... Sey - -21@22
COSUT BRiGa 0.2652. es oo oes pee
Mexican.........

“ec

Rio, fancy..
Rio, prime..... bess ee
Rio, common.........

-To ascertain cost of roasted
coffee, add 4c per b. for roast-
ing and 15 per cent. for shrink-
age.

COFFEES—PACKAGE,
30 Ibs 60 bs 100 ths
TION Fo. te se 3
Lion, in cab..
Dilworth’s....
Magnolia......
1998
German ......
German, bins.
Arbuckle’ s Ariosa
* Avorica

McLaughlin’s XXXX
Honey Bee...21% 215
Nox All...... 20% .205¢
| Our Bunkum.19% 195

COFFEES—50°LB. BAGS.
Arbuckle’s Avorica. 17%

* Quaker City.......18%
Best Rio.......... 19%
Prime Maricabg...21%

CORDAGE.

60 foot Jute..... ...... re O,
72 foot Jute ..... ...........1 40
49 Foot Cotton..........,....1 50
50 foot Cotton.............. ..1 60
60 foot Cotton... seh eiss sk
42 foot Cotton.. woes 00
CRACKERS.
Kenosha Butter............. “7
Seymour Butter......... 12D
Butter os er
Family Butter....... BA
Fancy Butter.. :
Butter Biscuit... Big
| Boston ....... Be ick ees 1%
City Soda. 3. 25.22. 22.20.35 re 00
MOUW Gc. so ee ee eee 5%
So..a Fancy.. Si eee egg)
S. Oyster. os. 2. 6755. Sek od DY
PICHIO |. s.r aes +
Fancy Oyster. ............... 5
CANNED FISH.
Clams, | Ib, Little Neck....1 35
Clam Chowder, BID feces. -2 15
Cove Oysters, 1 b stand...1 00
Cove Oysters, 2 Ib aoe. .1 70
Lobsters, 1 % picnic. i 15
Lobsters, 2 Ib, picnic.......:2 65
Lobsters, 1 b Star. oso. 3.2 1 95
Lobsters, 2 Ib star.......... 2 90
Mackerel in Tomato Sauce’ 25
Mackerel, 1 i stand........

‘19%

oe
oe

Mackerel,3 hh in Mustard. .3 25
Mackerel, 3 i soused...... 3 2
Salmon, 1b ee pat ace 2 10
Salmon, 2 bb a 3 50
Salmon, 1 Sacramento... 1.90
Salmon, 2b 22 15
Sardines, domestic %S. wesw
Sardines, domestic 4s...10@11
9@10
Sardines, imported 3s. .12@13
Sardines, spiced, 8. pees 10@12
Trout. 3ib brook
CANNED FRUITS.

Apples, gallons, stand.....2
Blackberries, stand........ 1
Cherries, red standard.....

16

fd a at et

Egg Plums, stand..........
Gooseberries.............. a

roto
SRGEUBERRSHE

Green Gages,
Peaches, all yellow, ‘stand.
Peaches, seconds.
Peaches, pie.......... 1 60@1
POGrS; esi 8s sis sda vee -1 30
Fineappies,......:..-.1 4008 7d
Quinces...... Piss gown ess 150
Raspberries, extra Se eee 71 50
TOG, 2. 5552-25 160
‘Strawberries ee uoee ace. 1k 60
Whortleberries....:......-. 120
CANNED VEGETABLES.
Aspa:
ns, Lima, stand . sageeeee
: Beans, Green Limas.. @1
Beans, String...... a O@!1 20
Beans, Stringless, Erie...
‘Beans, Lewis’ Boston Bak. 1 604
eta Archer’ 8 Trophy....1 15
Morn ry.l 1b
_. Karly Gold.1 15’
Prench,... 18
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Peas,

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-| Raisins, Dehesia..........

8, Oyster Bay....2 00 |.

 

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Turkey, new 44@ 5
:)
2

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0
Raisins, London Layers. ...3 00
Raisins, California ‘ 2 25
Raisins. Loose Muscatels..2 10
‘Raisins, Loose California..1 90
Raisins, Ondaras, 28s. 8 @ B44
Raisins, Sultanas...... ...
Raisins, Valencias.:.. .7 eg
Raisins, Imperials..........

FISH. é
Cod, whole............. 4%
Cod, boneless.......... Shor
Halibut......
Herring, round, % bbl. 3 00
Herring,round, 4% bbl. 1
Herring, Holland, bbis. 10 00
5 | ecu Holland, kegs 70
z, Scaled... @26
Hooke sh’, No.1 , % bbi.. .-8 05
= “? 12 b kit..1 25
oe os “ee ok 10
fe -No. 2.% bbis..... ook -
Trout, is pb Se ee ee a, 5 5
i Ritse 66.
White, No 1% bbls.. Sik egals 6 75
1 20

White, No. 1, 10 b kits.
White, Family, & bbls.

FLAVORING ae.
Jennings’ Lemon. Vanilla.
D.C.,202..... 1 35

*e = 2 50
315
1%
2%
4 50
6 50
7 50

..9 00 15 00
Lemon. Vanilla.

_ per gross.
Englieh - Ee 720. 960

No. 4 Taper. 1 60
No. 8 panel.. .2 75
No. 10 14 50

Standard -

FARTNACEOUS GOODS.
Farina, 100 lb. kegs.........
Hominy, bbl .... 2.05... 40)
Macaroni, dom 12 lb. box.. 65

«im ported...10 @u
Pearl Barley.......... @ 3%
Peas, Green..........

Peas, Split............
Sago, Germay Pee eas
Tapioca, fil’k or p’rl..
Wheat, cracked...... 6%
Vermicelli, import:..10 @uy4
of domestic..
MATCHES.
G. H. No. 8, square........ 95
G. H. No 9,:square, 38 gro...1 10
G. H. No. 200, parlor....... 1 65
G. H. No. B00, parior....... 215
G.H. No. 7, round i ese chs
Oshkosh, No 2.
Oshkosh, No. 8............. 1 50
PWOGISN 2. oe ae 75
Richardson’s No.8 sq...... 1 G6
Richardson’s No.9 s8q...... 1 50
Richardson’s No. aie rnd..1 00
Richardson’s No.7 rnd..i 50
Woodbine, 300.............. 115
MOLASSES.
Black Strap..........-.. . .17T@18
Cuba Baking............. 22@25
Porto Bicoss isos se 24@35
New Orleans, good...... 33@A0
Wew Orleans, choice.....44@50
New Orleans, fancy..... 5o@52
4 bbls. ve extra
OIL.

Michigan Test......... .... 1014
Water White. .2. 2200.02... 1%
OATMEAL
Barrels oe 3, ek ce oes 6 60
Half barrels................ 3 25
Cases......... 2 ae 2 25

OATS-—-ROLLED.
IBATTEIB oo ees eee ee 6 00
Half barrels ...... ......2.. 3 25
CASOB 6 oor 5 ees oc eens 2 2@2 Bb

PICKLES.
Medium. Pei ee ees 6 00
$6: DDL. ok csc Ss 3 50
Small, DR) oe. ee 7 00
¥% bbl

Lees 4 60
RICE.

Choice Carolina.....::...... 8%
Prime Carolina........... .. 64
Good Oarolina.............. 5%
Good Louisiana........ .... 534
MAING fos ee ee 5X@E
Head.
SOWA. 5... 5325. eee aoa ne
Parnas. 2s. 2). ke sia Sea a
BAN POOR. 6.5. 5085 Cae a es 5
‘Broken .

JAVON see es. :
SALERATUS.
DeLand’s pure.............. 5%

CDUVCHIB: © oe es oes 5

Taylor’s G.M............... 5

DWAIN S oor. es ee 5

pes Foam... ....c..s.. 04

Cap Sheaf... 2.2.05 6... cee ee 5
4c less in 5 box lots.

SALT.
60 Pocket, FF D........... 215
2& Pocket :...22...:.. ey 2 05
1003  pockets............. 2 25
Saginaw or Manistee...... -
Ashton,4 bu. bags.. -0e 1D
Higgins’ bu. bags.......... %5
American * bu. bags..

Rock, bushels..............
Warsaw, = bags ee

9

London Relish, 2 doz ee as 2

“a

Acme English, pts......... 2 50

SOAP. .
Dingman, 100 bars...... Bee os 00
Don’t Anti-Washboard... 4 75

Queen Anne..

German Family Reece eee ae 2 04
SPICES—WHOLE.
AdISPICO 2s oi oe Soa ee oie ea ees 8%
Cassia, China in mats...... 8%

‘Batavia in bund....12
Saigon in rolis..... 4Q-
Cloves, Amboyna.......... 2

Zanzibar............ 23
Mace Batavia...../........- 80
Nutmegs, PONY og cies Sno 40
INO. Aas oes 65
No. 2.... 60
Pepper, Singapore, plack..18%
~ white. —

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SPICES—GROUND—IN BULK.
Alispice........  .» 12
pret Batavia. savece cosets 15
and Saigon. 25
Saigon.......... 230 04d
Cloves, ne Libs ue ey 35
oe: Baca 7210.
Ginger, African.. :
Cochin

be

Mace Batavia........... oe)
Mustard, English.. Pale
and Trie.22

ct ae Sle Cees 25
Nutmegs, No. 2... . 65
Pepper, Singapore. “plack..22 ~

white. .32
Cayenne.......... :
Absolute Papper doz...
Cinnamon ‘...
Alispice i)
Cloves -
Ginger
‘Mustard
STARCH.
Kingsford’s
Bilyer ae : b Bh
OXeS.....

os

+ 86
‘“

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Corn,1 rt as
UGARS.

% | Pure sane won
Pure Sugar,

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‘ET ‘GOODS.

Ginger. Snaps.. Boas 4M
Sugar Creams.. - T%-
Frosted Creams... ne ee
Graham Crackers. .
Oatmeal Crackers...

TOBACCOS—PLUG.
Spear Head.............6.5...45
Plank Road... <0 [2.500 42
Eclipse... ........0... fee 36
Holy Moses........... gees 33
Blue Blazes...........0....... 32
Eye Opener.:.......20....0.. 82
Star

8%

Tip Top....... e
Tenderloin..

Dark acon RC sie a 36
Hot SHOG) 2s. os 36

TOBACCOS—FINE CUT.

ae eer Recess 50

Five and Seven.......... Cre 50
Hiawatha. ee! 70
Sweet Cuba................0. 45
Petoskey Chief............... 68
Sweet Russet...... ees cee 45
Whistiecs se 42
Florida.......... 65
Rose leaf... 2.26.20... 66
Red Domino.......... ...... 38
Swamp Angel....... So ound 40
Bag ee ee 33

TOBACCOS—SMOKING.

ROD HOV os 28
Peerless........ erodes Sea 28
Uncle Sam..........: Rec eeeae 30
Jack Pine.......... Cl Soaks 36
Sensation......: Biche aie ne Oe 33
Yellow Jacket

Sweet Conqueror.:...... 20@25

TEAS.

Japan ordinary..... .... 18@20
Japan fair to good....... 29@30
Japan fine............. *,..BO@45
Japan dust............... 12@20
Young Hyson............ 20@45
oe aah Stigste s tioneee 35@50
Oolong.. . -338@55@60@75 -
CONEO. oo 25@30
VINEGAR.
30 ee 40 gr. 50 gr.
9% 11% 13

Above are the prices fixed
by the pool. Manufacturers
outside the pool: usually sell
5er. stronger goods at same
prices. $1 per barrel.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Bath Brick imported...... 90
do American...... Td
Burners, No. 0
do q
do No.
Chimneys, No. 0 Russ oe ulema 38
ee AD

Z =
; Spe aan es 52

Cocoa Shells, bulk......,:..
Condensed Milk, Eagle....7 6
Cream Tartar... 2.200. 0.:
Candles, Star...............
Candles, Hotel. Bs Ges ae
Camphor, 0z., 2 i boxes. ..35
Extract Coffee. V » C

ao
Fire Crackers, per box....1 2 20
Gum, Rubber 100 lumps.. 125
Gum. Rubber 200 lumps.. 3d
Gum, Spruee,:.. 4... 422... 30
Jelly, in 30 pails... .5 @ 54%
Powder, BeBe erred Bo
Powder, ! 4 Keg....... oCOL
SAPO <5 ee Ok ea ee ea 1b

se be

CANDY, FRUITS and NUTS,

Putnam & Erooxs quote as

follows:
: STICK.
Standard, 25 ib boxes. .
Twist, do Se:
Cut Loaf do

MIXED,

Royal, 2% ib pails..... 8% -— 9
Royal, 200 ib bbis.. . 84
Extra, 25 b pails........... 40
Extra, 200 ib bbls. Be re nag 9
French Cream, 25 tb pa ALA
Cut loaf, 25 Ib cases. 10
Broken, 2 25 i pails......... 10
Broken. 200 b bbis......... 9

FANCY—IN 5 ib BOXES.

Lemon Drops................ 13
Sour Dropse?. fee. as 14
Peppermint Drops.......... 14
Chocolate Drops............. 14
HM Phcankas Drops..
Gumi “Drops oi o.c. a ee 10
Licorice Drops...............
AB Licorice Drops..
Lozenges, plain..............
Lozenges, primed. ...5....
dmpenigis i002. ici ese
MOGEOGS C260 ea
Cream Bar. oo. ee ce
Molasses Bar................. :
Caramels............... ae
Hand Made Creams.. A
Plain Creams................ 16
Decorated Creams....... ... 26
String Rock’..2. 204. 6... cca. 13
Burnt Almonds............ 22
Wintergreen Berries........ 14
FANCY—IN BULK.
Lozenges, plain in pails...12
Lozenges, plainin bbls....11
Lozenges, printed in pails.12%
Lozenges, printed in bbls.11%
Chocolate Drops, in pails. .12%
Gum,Drops in pails....... 6
Gum Drops, in bbls........ 5%
Moss Drops, in pails....... 10
Moss Drops, in bbls........ 9
Sour Drops, in pails.......12
Imperials, in pails......... HP
Tmperials in bbis...... .

FRUITS.
Bananas .............- 1 00@3 004
Oranges, choice ..... 3 — 60
Oranges, Florida.....
Oranges, Messina....4 004 75
Oranges, OO.......... @4
Oranges, Imperials..4 25@4 50
Oranges ‘Valenciaca. @
Lemons, choice......
Lemons, fancy....... 3 50@
Figs, layers, new..-.. 12
Figs, Bags, 50 ib
Dates, frails a0...
Dates, 4do do...... 5%
Dates, Fard 10 ib box @ b.. 3
Dates, Fard 50 hb box #8 b.. 614
Dates, Persian 50 I box ..5@5%
NUTS.
Almonds, Tarragona

BA
ee

e.

vaca
_California Bolt
Brazile. 05 2232.2... @ 8%
Filberts, Sicily....... @lj
Walnuts, Groneble.. @13
Sicil, 12

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Pecans, Texas, H. Pp,
Cocoanuts, # 100.....

PEANUTS.

Prime Red, raw a b
Choice. do do
Fancy H.P.do do
Choice White, Va.do
Fancy HP,. Va d

a

OYSTERS AND FISH.

F. J. Dettenthaler quotes as
follows: ;
OYSTERS.

Fairhaven Counts.. 40°

gee eceee

ees wee eee theses

FRESH mney :

d

 

5 Rete Wears

‘Blood Sausage........

-
@, short cut... 0.202 222-0 u:
Extra clear, heavy............. iat ae
Clear quill, short cut:........ estes ae aie se
Boston clear, short cut:............. dia tee
Clear back, short eut...........02......
So peabiaaee clear, short cut, best......
ORR eee Netecte soe. i

SMOKED ei OR PLAIN.
Hams, average 20 Tb 1
6 tbe dc Sele ci See ie Sos
a2 tO 14 Dae
PICNIC sie ee oe oe 7
best: boneless..02. oe IL
SHOgMOrs -2o 0 a 1%
Breakfast Bacon, boneless.......... SiS pes Hed
Dried Beef, xtra... cP eeu eo. 8%
$6 Bath prices: oo.0 0s oe 10
DRY-SALT MBATS. ;
Long Clears, media Ben ae ene ee a ae aes

eae biue
SYSSSSERS -

os 66
es

INGTOOR foo ays ee et

30 and 50 b Tubs De a ee
LARD IN TIN PAILS.

3 b Pails, 20 in a case

5 Ib Pails, 12 in a case. ............ :

10h Pails, 6 in & case

BEEF IN BARRELS.
Extra Mess, warranted 200 Is.............. 7 00
Extra Mess, Chicago Packing............ .. 7 50
** Kansas City Packing...:.... so 1 20
PAGO ee os ee en es 7%
EXAEW PiGte »- 8 25
Boneless, rump butts

oe

4s be

9 50
Kan City pkd Bee -- 8 50
* % bbl. 5 00
SAUSAGE—FRESH AND SMOKED.
Pork Sausage ee eet is cage cee guar oe fe ae
Ham Sausage
Tongue Sausage
Frankfort Sausage.. Seach oie cece
Seuneeai/s Gn an i tierce 6
Bologna, straight.............0. 0... ccccee cece 6
Bologna, thick 2.30 eS AB

Paead Cheese. ico oe 6

PIGS’ FRET.

In % Bol TRIPR.

nN DD1L...... Set eware cnet ewe ee ao, ....3 00
Inge BOR Se eae 1 .
In Kits

HIDES, PELTS AND FURS.
Perkins & Hess pay as follows:
HIDES.

Green ....8@b4 @ 4%|Calf skins, green

Part cured... 5 @ 5% or cured....5 @ 64%

Fullcured.... 54@ 644|Deacon skins,

Dry hides and ® piece..... 10 @20
Rips. oes 053 6 @ e

Fine washed 8 b 18@20|Coarse washeda..

-20@22
Medium ae

.20@23|Unwashed........ 12Q@16
FURS.
No.1 No. 2
BOarsi dic 15 00 00
Beavers. 65.50 oss 6 60
Badgers ............ sees Me
Cae Wid oe ee,

po Noes

v 5
Fishers SON ees 7 00
Eye es Ses ees a 4 00
Mink, Large Dark...... 40
* Small Pale....... 25 15
Martine.) ok. 1 00 60
SPRING WINTER FALL KITS
Musrats i) oo oe 18 if Bi 1
Ott Obie oc. eS 6 00 4 09 1
taccoon, Large..
Small Rc os

oe

shoct Gr ey.
Long

MISCELLANEOUS.

Sheep pelts, short shearing....... .. 5@20
Sheep pe ey old wool estimatdd....... 20@23
Pow. ee 34%@ 4%
Grease butter 5

GIMBenD, SO0d... se,

PRODUCE MARKET.
Apples—$4.50@$5 per bbl., and very scarce
Asparagus—$! per doz.
Beans—Hand-picked mediums

scarce, readily commanding $2.25
Beets—New, 50c per doz.
Butter—Good butter is easier. Jobbers pay

as

d@ 8
@2 00

are very
perbu.

-| 20e for choice dairy and sell at 22@23c. Grease

butter is slow sale at 8c.

Buttertne—Creamery, l6éc for solid packed
and lic for rolis. Dairy, 18%e for solid packed
and 14%e for rolls.

Cabbages—New outhern stock readily com-
mands $1! per crate.

Carrots—30@35e per bu

Cheese—New cheese is held at about lic.

Cider—i0e per gal.

Cooperage—Pork barrels, $1.25; produce bar-
rels, 25c.

Cucumbers—i0@i5e per doz.

Dried Apples—Jobbers hold sun-dried at 7
@i%e and evaporated at 9@914c.

Eggs—Jobbers now pay lle and sell at Be.
The tendency is downward.

Honey—lIn plentiful supply at 15@16c.

Hay—Baled is scarce at $20 for No. 1 and $19
for No. 2.

Lettuce—12@lie per Ib.

Maple Sugar - New crop, tic per Ib.

Onions—Home grown, $1.40 per bu.
mudas are held at $4.25 per bu. box.

Peas—Green, $2.50 per 3 peck box.

Pop Corg—2e # b.

Potatoes—Home grown are in strong de-
mand, readily commanding $1 per bu.

Radishes—25c per doz.

Seeds—Clover, $4.25 for medium or mam-
moth. Timothy, $3 for prime.

Spinach—‘6e per bu. -

Strawberries—Southern, lé6c per qt.

String Beans—$2.50 per bu.

Turnips—20@25c per bu.

GRAINS AND MILLING PRODUCTS.

Wheat—City millers pay 82c for Lancaster
and Clawson and 82c for Fulse.

Corn—Jebbing generally at 64c in 100 bu.
lots and 59c in cariots.

Oats—White, 42@4éc in small lots and 39c in
car lots.

Rye—5d0c # bu.

Barley—Brewers pay $1. 30@$1. 40 #8 cwt.

Flour—No change. Patent $5.40 % bblin sacks
and $5.60 .in wood. Straight, $4.40 # bbl. in
sacks and $4.60 in wood. :

Meal—Bolted, $3.00 2 bhi.

Mill Feed—Screenings, $15 @ton. Bran, $18
% ton. Ships, $18.50 ®@ ton. Middlings, $19
# ton. Corn and Oats, $23 ® ton.

WALES - GOODYRAR

GONNEGTIGUT

Rubbers.

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succEssons TO

~ Raton I Christenson,
77 Canal Street,

Have now opened up with an
entire new line of Key West,
Imported and Domestic Ci-

gars.

Sole agents in Michigan for the
famous

“BILL NYR" GIGAR.

We will also continue the bak-

ery business as before.

sGIGAR DEALERS

Read this Scheme.

$11,550 Worth of Real Estate

And personal property to be actually
given away to purchasers of the celebrated

“Golden-Rod” and “Presto” bigars
in 1888.

We have sold these goods for the past
ten years at the uniform price of $55 per
M. for ‘‘Golden-Rod” and $35 per M. for
the ‘‘Presto” cigars, and shall continue to
sell them at that price, thus charging noth-
ing extra for the property we shall distrib-
ute.

We have figured that by liberal advertis-
ing we can save the salaries and expenses
of several men on the road and that the dif-
ference will pay for this property and the
purchasers of the goods will get- the direct
benefit. Just look at this carefully and
see a plain business proposition. We hand
over to you direct the amount tt would cost
ws to sell these goods in the ordinary way.

 

We will distribute this property in the
following manner:

We will start an order book at this date
with lines numbered from 1 to 3,600 and
each order will be entered in the book m
the order it is received at our office.

Every fifth order received will entitle the
party ordering to a fine gold handled silk
umbrella which will be sent with the goods.

Every 24th order:received will entitle
sender to a full tea set of 56 pieces Import-
ed China Ware, which will be sent with the
cigars.

Every 74th order received will entitle the
party ordering to a clear title deed of a piece
of real-estate. Either a building lot and
water privilege, at a summer resort, a city
lot in city of Sault Ste Marie, a house and
lot in St. Ignace, or a farm of 160 acres.
There are 39 lots of the real estate and 720
articles of personal property to go with
3,000 orders, an average of more than one
in four,

An order will consist of 1g M. ‘‘Golden
Rod” cigars at $55 per M. or 1 M. ‘*Presto”
cigars at $35 per M. An order of double
this amount from one party will be entered
as two orders.

These cigars «are not made ot cheap ma-
terial, like the ordinary scheme cigar, but
are First-Class Goods, made as we have
always. made them, to hold trade.

The ‘‘Golden-Rod” is made from the finest
imported Vuelta Havana, long filler, straight
hand-made goods, without flavor, and as
fine as anything made in the U.S. Sold at
their market value, without regard to the
property given away. The ‘‘Presto” cigar
is @ very nice imported scrap-cigar, gives
universal satisfaction and sells in many
places at 10e.

The summer resort lots are on the beau-
tiful Lakeville Lake in Oakland Co. on the
P. O. & P. A.’ R. R., ahandsomer lake with
better fishing than Orion, six miles distant.
Lots 40 feet by 80 rods with good lake front
privilege, value $50 each.

The lots at the Soo are within
mile of the water power canal. In the
heart of the city, with houses all around
them, 40x124 feet, valued at $1,000 each.

The house and lot at St. Ignace is in the
third ward on Main street. House occu-
pied by tenant, valued at $1,000. —

The farm is within two miles of Carp
Lake Station, on the G. R. & I. R. BR. Six
miles from Mackinaw City, hardwood and
cedar, good front on Carp Lake, seven acres
under cultivation, valued at $3,200.

Warrantee deeds of real estate will be
sent with the cigars, which come in proper
order.

When the property is all distributed, cir-
culars will be sent to each purchaser of
cigars, Showing name and address of par-
ties getting these presents.

Send in your orders, somebody will get
some good property fer nothing. You will
get warranted goods, worth the price put
The value of the presents is not
taken out of the goods.

‘THURBER,

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Terms on cigars, 60 days to vassonsitill
parties, or 5 per cent. off for cash.

We give reference below as to our busi. |
ness standing.

Citizens’ National Bank, Romeo; Firs: |
National Bank, Romeo,

Any business man in Romeo, and any,
wholesale tobacco house in Detroit, Chicago, | |
Louisville and. St. Louis.

a - Yours neppecttally, 4

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Woe een ty—James Vernor, Detroit.
Next Mecting “At Detroit, September 4,5,6 ands 7.

"Grand, ‘Rapids Pharmaceutical Society.
is ORGANIZED OCTOBER 9, 1884.

wretary—Frank H. Esco

oscars Henry B. Fairchi
. Board of Censors—President, Nice President and Sec-

“re
B araaf Seostees The President, John E. Peck, Geo.
.@. Steketee, A. F. Hazeltine and F. J. Wurzburg.

ren, Isaac Watts, W: Wm. E. White and Wm. Li

“Committee on neue Matters—Jonn Peck, F. J. Wurz-

, W. A.
‘coment ee ae Legislation—J. Ww. Hayward, Theo.*

. Kemink, W. H. Van Leuwen.
poe on Pharmacy—W. L. _ White, John Muir,

M. B. Kimm.
Regular Meetings—First Thursday evening im each
nth.
"annual Meeting—First Thursday eveningin November

~ Detroit Pharmaceutical Society.
ORGANIZED OCTOBER, 1883.

President—Frank Inglis.

First Vice- ee W. R. Perry.

Second Vice- t—J. J. Cowley. :

Secretary and Treasarer¥.’ Rohnert.

Assistant Secretary and Treasurer—A. B. sen
Annual Meeting—First Wednesday in Jun

Regular Meetings—First Wednesday in chen month.

mtral Michigan Druggists’ Association.

) President, J. W. Dunlop; Secretary, R. M. Mussell.

i “Berrien County Pharmaceutical Society.
* President, H. M. Dean; Secretary, Henry Kephart.
Clinton County Druggists’ Association.

. President, A. O, Hunt; Secretary, A. 8. Wallace.
‘Charlevoix Conny Pharmaceutical Society
President, H. W. Willard; Secretary, Geo. W. Crouter.

Jonia County Pharmaceutical Society,

President, W. R. Cutler; Secretary, Geo. Gundrum.

Jackson County Pharmaceutical Ass’n.
President, C. B. Colwell; Secretary, C. E. Foote.

Kalamazoo Pharmaceutical Association.
President, D. O..Roberts; Secretary, D. McDonald.

Mason County Pharmaceutical Society.
President, F..N. Latimer; Secretary, Wm. Heysett.

Mecosta County. Pharmaceutical pomely:
. President, C. H. Wagener; Secretary, A. H. Webber.

Monroe County Pharmaceutical Society.

President, 8. M. Sackett; Secretary, Julius Weiss.

Muskegon Courty Druggists’ Association,
President, E. C. Bond; Secretary,Geo. L. LeFevre.
Muskegon Drug Clerks’ Association.
President, C. 8S. Koon; Seeretary, Geo. L, LeFevre. .
Newaygo County Pharmaceutical Society.
President, J. F. A. Raider; Secretary, A. G. Clark.
Oceana County Pharmaceutical Society.
President, F..W. Fincher; Secretary, Frank Cady.
inaw County Pharmaceutical Society.
President, Jay Smith; Secretary, D. E. Prall.

 

Interview With the Attorney of the Board
of Pharmacy.
From the Kalamazoo Herald.

J. H. Kinnane, who has been traveling
through the State in the interest of the li-
eensed pharmacists, has returned home and
was recently seen by a Herald reporter and
interviewed as to the object and result of
his work. He said:

**The object of the trip was to prosecute
the druggists who are practicing their trade
without a State license. In 1885, the Leg-
islature passed a law in the interest of the
pharmacists of Michigan, prohibiting any
but licensed druggists from practicing. The
Governor appointed a Board, whose duty it
is to examine all complaints made. against
unlicensed pharmacists, and to conduct the
examinations of the applicants for pharma-
cist’s licenses. Each member of the Board
had to have a thorough knowledge of drugs
and an experience of not less than ten years
in the business.”

‘““Why was this Board needed?”

‘For this reason: The drug business,
defore the year 1885, had become greatly de-
moralized, in two ways. In the first place,
many drug stores became litile better than
zum shops. Secondly, the business was in
man) instances placed in the hands of men
who had not the remotest idea of the pow-
erful chemicals and poisons handled, and,
consequently, the number of deaths and ac-
eidents from the improper use of these med-
‘acines was appalling. Hence this step was
taken by the Legislature to weed outall but
those who had a thorough knowledge of the
“business.”

‘“‘How is the new law applied?”

‘In this way. Any person wishing to
enter the drug business must pass a rigid
examination before the State Board. ‘The
topics are prepared and furnished by the
Board. If the applicant passes a successful
examination, he is given a certificate which
is a permission te open: a pharmacy. The
druggist is not allowed to take a green hand
and train him unless the clerk is registered.”

“*Is the law well abided by?”

Yes, generally. A great many pharma-

* cists immediately took their examination

and received their certiticates, but, of course,
‘ ‘there are always some who think the law
does not apply to them.and live and do their
business:in open defiance’of it.”

‘*Are physicians in any way affected by
. this law?”

‘Decidedly. They gre under the same
restrictions as the pharmacists. That is,
they can not openly sell, like the regular
druggists, without first passing the examin-

, ation.”

with the offending ~ party.

‘How are the complaints made?”

“Generally by some one in competition
The licensed
pharmacists have the right to make war up-

_ on those who are illegally doing the same

_ Dusiness.

“not apply to th

The complaint is made to the
State Board, which passes upon it, and if
the complaint is is found to be weighty, it’ is
referred to the prosecuting attorney, who
‘proceeds to the city or town and begins the
prosecution. i
‘Against what class do you find most of
the complaints made?”
“Among the quack doctors and small
harmacists, mostly in the interior of the
ite, or small business houses in the mid-
of the State. Some of them have a
ty big opinion of their knowledge and
they can defy the law, ra ‘does
em.’

‘Have there many cases come up for
ee :

le, Dundee, Fennville,
mae ey, two at. Stan-

| vetter advan
/-me asmall nucleus on which to continue and.

 

and eed Curtiss & ee :

nent of liabilities
és saith offer of compromise.
Believing [can handle the assets to enough
than the assignee to leave

«, | rebuild the. business, I will pay 25 per cent. of
indebtedness on or before June 16, provided
all will accept; said 25 per cent. to be in full

‘settlement.

STATEMENT OF CURTISS & DUNTON.

Liabilities secured.................... . $18,859.77
e Unsecured ..... ee <:.. 38,765.42

$57,625.19 19
Asses.

Inventory Ol SLOGK oo ce, eats $22,248.05
HIXHuiPes 620s a 924.50
Book accounts...... 22.0502. .02. cee eee 20,000.00

: $44,137.80
Believing this to be as well as I can do, viz.
BOCK a $15,000.00

Wixtures.. 2.05.06): Mee ee Stes 00
Book accounts... ..... 0.0.0. cc ccc l ee eee 13, 590. 00

- $29,100.00
Deduct secured indebtedness......... 18,859.77

$10,240.23

25 per cent. unsecured co osapveamee ee
Expense Assignee, etc....... cece 600.00

$10,291.85

This would leave me the business, and also
what Icould get out of stock, fixtures and
book accounts over my effer.

An early and favorable reply is respectfully
solicited. JOHN L. CURTISS.

——$———— OO

Annual Meeting of the Mich. Div., T. P. A.

GRAND RAPIDS, May 1, 1888.

Deak Sir—The fourth annual State meeting
of the Michigan Diyision, will be held at Bat-
tle Creek, on May 25 and 26, 1888. Business of
importance will €ome before the convention,
also the election of one State President, Vice-
President, five Directors, a Secretary and
Treasurer, also delegates and alternates to the
National Convention which will be held at
Minneapolis, on June !9 to 23.

It is especially requestad that you attend
this meeting as matters of vast importance to
every member will be brought up for discus-
sion.

Those who have attended one of our meet-
ings need no guarantee as to the hospitality
of our members.

By order of the Board of Directors,

GEO. W. NOBLE, L. M. MIuxs,
State President, State Sec’y-Treas.

P. 8.—The dues for 1888-9 should be paid
prior to June 1. All payments should be
made to the State Secretary-Treasurer, 568
Wealthy avenue, Grand Rapids, who will ren-
der receipt in full for State and National
dues.

—__>-
Annual Meeting of the Iowa Pharmacists.

A Des Moines dispatch, dated May 3, con-
tains the following:

The State Pharmaceutical Association
met here to-day and passed resolutions,
which will be forwarded to Congress, ask-
ing that@ody to repeal that part of the rev-
enue laws elassing druggists as liquor-sell-
ers, and at the same time to reduce the ex-
cise tax on alcohol. A resolution was also
passed declaring that in the opmion of the
Association no pharmacists can sell liquors
either with safety to his financial interests
or for himself as a pharmacist. Druggists
throughout the State are asked to join the
Associatioh so as to be able to obtain the
right to keep liquor for medicinal purposes
without being classed as liquor-sellers.

«ca

The Drug Market.

There are few changes to note. Quinine
is dull and lower for foreign brands. P. &
W. is as yet unchanged. Gum opium and
morphia are steady. Alcohol has declined
4 cents per gallon. The Association ad-
vanced the price of Paris green another cent

on the 3d.
OO .

H. M. Reynolds, one of the largest com-
position roofers in the West, has taken the
agency for M. Ehret Jr. & Co.’s popular
Black Diamond Prepared Roofing, manufac-
tured at Philadelphia and Chicago. Mes-
srs. Ehret & Co. have been established in
the Kast for the past twenty years and for
the past five in the West, during which time
their Black Diamond Prepared Roofing has
been put to practical tests in all the states
and territories. A glance through their
book of testimonials shows many letters
from prominent business houses who have
used the roofing. The claim they make for
their roofing is that it is adapted for all
kinds of buildings. either. flat or steep, is
ready for laying when received and anyone
who can drive a nail can put the roofing on
rapidly and properly. It is thoroughly wa-
ter-proof, wind-proof and practically _fire-
proof, as it forms one solid, tight body
when laid on the roof, and sparks falling on
the roof will not ignite it. By using this
material and giving it the care and attention
that is given atin roof you will secure a
good substantial roof that will last many
years. The costof this roof is less than
any roof offered to the public, and it will
outwear many more expensive ones. It is
put up in rolls, each covering 100 square

feet, exclusive of two inches allowed for.

lap, and covers the same space as a thous-
and shingles. Tuk TRADESMAN would
advise all its readers who contemplate using
roofing material to write to either H. M.
Reynolds, Grand-Rapids, or M. Ehret, Jr.
& Co., Chicago and Philadelphia.

a
VISITING BUYERS.

The following retail dealers have visited
the market during the past week and pines
orders with the various houses: :

James Colby, Roeyford JS Toland, Ross
B Dickinson, Hastings H Van Noord, Jamstown
D D Erwin, Nowayga H Dalman, Allendale
H Mitchell. Lowell Olander & Anderson, Cad-
rg inlan, Petoskey illac
onald, Howard City LM Wolff, Hudsonville
Jon Giles & Co, Lowell S MeNitt & Co, Byron Cen
M A Massie, Greenville MV Wilson, Sand Lake
CG Stone, Lowell Oo WwW Messenger, Spring
Harner Bros, Petoskey Lake
A McKinnon, Shelby Neal MeMillan, Rockford
GF Phelps, lonia C H Deming, Dutton
R Gannon, White Cland 5 C Benbow, Cannonsburg
D Pray, Mt Pis, an =~ gee orenien, Marion
Jos en, G Clark & Co, White
D Pray & ‘Bon, Turkey A cloud .

CG ae Wheeler Bros, Shelb
EA Pulver, Summit. City Bale& ea Amble

Le —— City — & Morton, Sand

A Paitersin. Plainwell
GBen Chambers, Wayland
L & L: Jenison, Jenison-
rg ville
. scent, Ada
tar) John Kinney, Kinne
JW Love’ Selleck: Rock? "Howard City M er, Watson & DeVoist,
TG Sy shor <s ny an
| ee ance & Co, Haske:

| Carbonate, Pat......

 

Hydroohtor 2... 4
Nitrocum ........... é
Oxalicum

Phosphorioum dil.
Salicylicum ......:... 1

Sulphuricum........

Tannicum......... eae

- Tartaricam yaa os

Chioridum ...........
ANILINE. 5

Cubebae (po. 1 00... 1 ei i

Juniperus .......-.
Xanthoxylum .......
‘BALSAMUM. a
‘
@1
Terabin, Canada.....
Tolutan Sin See) sas 45@
CORTEX.
Abies, Canadian.....
Cassiae ......... Due se
Cinchona Flava......
Euonymus atropurp
Myrica Cerifera, po.
ee Virgini......
Quill
Gere os os tet eos
Ulmus.. ‘
Ulmus Po (Ground 12)
EXTRACTUM.
Glycyrrhiza ere

Haematox, a b pox..

Carbonate Precip....
Citrate and Quinia.. :
Citrate Soluble.......
Ferrocyanidum Sol..
Solut Chloride.... .. @
Sulphate, com/’l...... ~_

AINIGR este. 122@
Anthemis ............ 45@
: 30@

Matricaria..........-.
F

Barosma :
Cassia Acutifol, Tin-
nivelly.. Seas eats
‘Aix.
Salvia officinalis, 4s.
and Y%B8......--6266
Ura Urst. es...
GUMML.
Acacia, Ist picked...
A eas
ot ‘
Sifted sorts.
os po
Aloe, Barb, (po. 60)..
Cape, (po. 20)...
* Socotri’, (po. 60)
Catechu, 1s, (KS, 14
4s, 16)
Ammoniae
Assafoetida, (po. 30).
Benzoinum ..........
Camphorae .........-
Euphorbium, po.....
ue neta RES ee
amboge, po.........
Guaiacum, (po. 45).. @
Hino, nee popeeacas @ 2
Mas S a
M. a. (po.45)..
Opi, (po. 4 90)........ 3 30@3 a
BHeEHAC:. os os250 26 es 25@
«s pleached..... 25@ 30
Tragacanth .......... 30@ 75
HERBA—In ounce packages. _
Absinthium .......... 2A
Eupatorium .........
LOVOUSA ss550 555.3: =
Majorum ............
Mentha Piperita.....
NEP os
RUC
Tanacetum, V.......
Thymus. V :
MAGNESIA.
Caleined, Pat........

50@
30@
35@

@

5G
20@
Carbonate, K.&M.. 20@
Carbonate, Jennings 35@

OLEUM. ~ -
Absinthium.......... § 06@5 50
Amygdalae, Dulc.. 45@ 75
Amydalae, Amarae..7 25@7 10
ARIST ec a at 1 75@L 85
Auranti Cortex...... @2 50
Bergamii...... 2
Cajiputi ....

Caryophylli Seca ce
Cedars. 5.25.65 33 ee
Chenopodii ..........
Cinnamonii ..........
Citronella ........ .
Conium Mac..
Copaibad. .2 5.920.225.
Cubebae ........... 4 ind 50
Exechthitos.......... 1 00
Erigeron ............. 1 20@1 30
Gaultheria ... ....... 2 25@2 35
Geranium, 3 Be ee

ossipii, Sem, gal..

edeoma
Juniperi..............
Lavendula...........
Limonis...... ae ee 1 15@2
Mentha Piper.:...... 2 25@3 3
Mentha Verid.. ..3 ee ee
Morrhuze, gal.. Sees
Myrcid, 3.2... vies. e 5
Olive 1 00@2 75
Picis Liquida,(gal. o, 10@ 12
HIGING | oe. eo es, 18@1 26
Rosmarini ........... ‘tal 00
WOSRE, 3o,4,5 222 ach ne
BuCCM ees oe.
Sabina.......- roa ee
Santa Fe es 3
Sassafras... ....... a
Sinapis, €S8, Roy
Tiglii...,.. Ges ie ee
Thyme Se came ines

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Theobromas..........
POTASSIUM.
BiCarh.<. ie. ...66.-.
Bichromate ..........

Potassa, Bitart, pure 37@
Potassa, Bitart,com @
Potass Nitras,.opt... 8@
Potass Nitras........ @ -
Prussiate ............ 25@
Sulphate po.......-.. 1b@
RADIX,
Aconitum ...
Althae ........ tke.
AnchuSa ............. 7
Arum, po........ oan
Calamus..............
Gentiana, (po. 15)...
Glychrrhiza, (pv. 15).
Hydrastis Canaden,

po, 75) @ 75
Hellebore, Alba, po. 15@ 20
Inula, . Poe Sek ices 15@ 20
Tpecac ence 2 eee aS
This pi piox po. 20@22).. :

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Phalari Canarian...

Sinapis, Albu... Se
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Frumenti, W., D. Co..2 oe

neces

1@ 2

2 50
2 OC
Frumenti ............ 1W@1 Ww
Junhiperis Co. O. 8 15@! 15
Juniperis Co......... 1 75@3 50
Saacharum N.E..... 1 75@2 =m
Spt. Vini Galli....... 1 15@6

ini Oporto.......... 12502 vi
Vini AIDE Se: 1 25@2 00

SPONCES

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“Florida sheevs’ wool

i.2 25@2 50
2 00
110

carriage.........:
Nassau sheeps’ woot
earriage............
Velvet Extra sheers’
wool carriage:.....
Extra Yellow pores
carriage..
Grass sheeps’ “wool
Carrlage..........6.
Hard for slate use...
Yeliow Reef. for ae
WSO. ook ok. Se tes c
SYRUPS. |
Accacia........ epics
Zingiber..............
SDECHC a3 5. asset ls.
POT LOG: acs ads oe
Auranti Cortes ee,
Rbei Arom...........
Smilax Officinatis....
as fe Co..
DONGEA. 6. +3222... ..

Prunus Virg.........:

TINCTURES.

Aconitum Napellis .
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PIOOK  e a ee
** and myrrh.....
WATNICH 5 oo coi 55. oe .
Asafoetida ..........6.
Atrope belladonna...
BONZOIN .. 2. 5.2 se as be
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Sanguinaria ..........
Barosma@............> :
Cantharides.........
Capsicum..... eee ae
Cardamon............
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Catechu ...:...... ea
Cinchona....:.......-

H WOO oa se
Columba ........0-00+
Conium.......... meee
Cubeba. oo. e222. .5
Mivitals.. 6. sis...
Breet. 25. es os Siecle
Gentian..............-

OO 2a eee
Guaica:: ce: se 621s.

“  ammon.......
Aingiber: «3. ......3.-
Hyoscyamus.........
TOOINGs 650. 50 eee. oes

*  Colorless......
Ferni Chi ridum......

Myrrh.....
Nux Vomic.. ........ ‘
Opi
** Camphorated..
$2 PeOdOr, ic...
Auranti Cortex......
BUSSIB eco

Cassia "Ac utifol. ee
Co..

Serpentaria .........

Stromonium.. aap
POWMMTANS 3% Fo2 5. co cs
Valerian. ..6-.053-26.
Veratrum Veride....

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Acther, Spts Nit, 3 F.. 260
Atther, Spts Nit, LF... 30@ 32
Alumen Pee Hs Gos pela 24@ 8%
Alumen, ground, (p-

oO. 7)
ANNAHO 2.0. ke. sss
Antimoni, po........
Antimoni et Potass 2
ADtIPYIIN .f5 sc. ee
Argenti Witras, 3....
Arsenicum...........

55@ 69

4@
oe Pi
30@ t 4 Q

11; 448, 12) Q@ 9

Cantharides Russian,

DO. ee eae @2 10
Capsici- Fructus, af.. @ 15
Capsici Fructus, po.. @ 16
Capsici Fructus, B po @ i4
Caryophyllus, (po. 25) 22@ 25
Carmine, No. 40 @3 5
Ccra Aiba, S.

Cera Fiava

COCCIB oe
Cassia Fructus.......
Centraria ............
Cetaceum ............
Chloroform -.........
Chicroform, Squibbs

1
| Chioral Hyd Crst:....1 50@

Chondrus ............ 10@
Cinchonidine, P.& W 15@
Cinchonidine, Ger’an 8@

‘Corks, list, dis. per

cent
Creasotum ...........

| Creta, (bbl. %)........

Creta prep...........
Creta, precip.........
Creta Rubra..........

Cudbear....
Cupri Sulph..........
Dextrine.. 20505. 5).
Ether Suiph..........
Emery, all numbers.
Emery, po............
Ergota, (po.) 75.......
Flake White.. Be eo acs
Gala ce re tes. @
Gambier ............. %7@
Gelatin, Coopor...... @
Gelatin, French...... 40@
Glassware flint, 70&10 by box.
60810, less.
Glue, Brown......... 9@
Glue, White.......... L@
Glycerina ............ pe
Grana Paraatai. Sek @
Humulus ........2... 25@
Hydrarg Chior. Mite.
Hydrarg Chior. Cor.
HydrargOx.Rubrum @
Hydrarg Ammoniati. @1 10
Hydrarg Unguentum 45@ ee
Hydrargyrum.......
Ichthyocolla, Am... .!
Indigo

6G
190@
68@ -
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@
T0@
LR@

4 Sit bod I
eet

20
26
5

40
80

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201 Todine, Resubl.......

Iodoform ............

Lupuline ............

Lycopodium ........ ie

MACIS. 05 ee. «

Liquor Arsen et Hy-
drarg Tod

Mae Potses Arsini-

@5 15
85@1 00
55@ 60
80@ 85

@ 2x
1o@ 2B

; 90@1 00
Morphia. s, P. He 2 T0@2 vb

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yristica, No. 1..:.
Nux yacice, (po. 20)
Pep Sepi

‘Picts Siig, quires.

Picis Lig., pints. .
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per Nigra, (po

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15 | Santonine......... es

 

44 | Rubia Tinctorum.-
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aconis. ae

apo, G
Seidlitz Mixture
Sinapis .....--........
neem OVte. 2.052; '
ease Do.

Soda Carb............
Soda, Bi-Carb........
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Tamarinds....>...... 8@ 10
ferebenth Viuice 28@ 30
Theobromae ......... 50@ 55
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Whale, winter... Besane

Lard, moa

Lard, No. 1

Linseed, ure raw ..

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Neat’s Foot, winter
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Spin.ts Turpentine...

PAINTS Bbi Lb
Red Venetian... 1% = 2@8
Ochre, yellow Mars. 1% “2@3
Ochre, yellow Ber...1% 2@3
Putty, commercial.. 24 2403
Putty, strictly pure..2% 24%@3
Vermilion prime Am-

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SUNDRIES,

DEALERS IN

PATENT MEDICINES,
PAINTS, OILS,
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We Sell Liquors for Medicinal Purposes

only.

We Give Our Personal Attention to

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All Orders are Shipped and Invoiced the

same day we receive them.

tracts,”

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Bed Clothes or Furniture.
Retails for 25 cents for large package.

Trade supplied through all wholesale drug-
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ROUSSIN & CO.,

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Trade supplied by

Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co., Grand
Rapids.

Farrand, Williams & Co., Detroit.

James E. Davis & Co,, Detroit.

Peter Van Schaack & Sons, Chicago.

FOR ATTRACTIVE ADVERTISING MATTER ADDRESS THE
PROPRIETOR.

DR. H. C, PECKHAM,

Freeport, - Mich.

ta7"““Peckham’s Croup Remedy is the most reliable
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ta7"“During the years 1878 and 1879, when we handled
proprietary medicines, we sold more than four gross
of Dr. Peckham’s Croup Remedy, on a positive guaran-
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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

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78 Congress St., West,
Detroit, Mich., April 9, 1888.
Specialty Dept. Ph. Best Brewing Co.,

GENTLEMEN—I duly received the case of
your ‘‘Best” Tonic and have since had a great
many in this institution. I must say that the
beneficial effects on weak and debilitated
patients have been most satisfactory, espec-
ially to those in a stage of recovery after se-
vere sickness.

I write this thinking you might like to have
my opinion on its merits. I certainly shall
prescribe it in future, where the system re-
quires building up. either from constitutional
weakness or otherwise.

Yoars truly,
Wm. GRAY, M. D.
Medical Sup’t.

Midville, Geo., Feb. 24, 1888.
Specialty Depart. Ph. Best Brewing Co.,
GENTLEMEN—I think the ‘Tonic’ a splendid

medicine for all forms of Dyspepsia and Indi-

gestion. It is giving me great satisfactiou.
Very respectfully,
J. M. JOHNSON, M. D.

Yardley, Pa., March 18, 1888.

Ph. Best Brewing Co.,

DEAR Strs—I have given your ‘‘Malt Tonic”

a trial in several cases of Enfeeblted Digestion
and General Debility, especially in the aged,
where the whole system seems completely
peed, with very satisfactory results. ‘I

ave used many of the so-called ‘Malt Ex-
but believe your preparation to be

a ' : superior. In the aged where the digestive

SEND IN A TRIAL ORDER.

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cases of impaire
dicate that itis an agreeable and SOHO ECS

functions are exhausted, and there is a loss of
+ the nerve vital force, I found its action to be
rapid and permanent..

ELIAS WILDMAN, M.D.

Work-House Hos pital,
’ Blackwell’s Island, Feb. 10, 1888.

Ph. Best Brewing Co.,

GENTLEMEN— AS a matter of personal ‘inti
est, I have used your “Best” Tonic in several
nutritition. The results in-

highly rs remedy. lam,
Very = yours, :
EK. W. : FLEMING, M, D.

 

Troy, New York, January 26, 1888.
Specialty Depart. Ph. Best Brewing Co,,

DEAR Strs—Your agent left me a sample of
your liquid extract, Malt, and as I use much
such in my practice, I* thought to compare
your product with some from another house
I had on hand; and finding yours superior in
the great essential, the palitable nutriwnt as
well as in tonic stimulant properties, felt anx-
ious to know about what it can be furnished
the dispensing physician.

Yours truly,
E.. JAY Fisk, M. D.

East Genessee Street,
Buffalo, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1888.
Specialty Depart. Ph. Best Brewing Co.,

GENTLEMEN—I have used the ““Best’’ Tonic“
with most gratifying resultsin my Case of
dyspepsia. My case was a bad one, 1 had no
appetite; headache in the morning; sour stom-
ach; looking as though I had consumption,
and ‘after taking this tonie I never felt better
in my life. I think it will cure a bad case of
dyspepsia. You may recomend it for that
ease. M. O. JAEGER.

522 South Fifth Street,
Philadelphia, Feb. 4, 1888.
Ph. Best Brewing Co., 28 College Place, N. Y.,

GENTLEMEN—I_ have tested the sample of
“Concentrated Liquid Extract of Malt and@
Hops” you sent me, and find in my humble
judgment that itis w very pure and safe arti-
cie. I will not hesitate to recommend it in
every case of debility where a Tonic of that
kind is indicated. *

Rerpeottune,
E. H. BELL, M. D.

New Orleans, La., April 6, 1888, :
Specialty Depart. Ph. Brewing Co.,
GENTLEMEN—Having tried _ your. “Best”?
Tonic to a great extent amongst niy practice,
I will state in its behalf that
best results with nursing mothers- who were:
deficient in milk, snerenens ts fluids and se- .
creting a more nourishing dé forthe infent’
also increasing the appetite and in every wae
satisfactory for such cases.
Very respectfully, '
D. BORNIO, M D.

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have had the ee

The little office of the justice of the peace

assoon crowded, and an eager throng
yressed against the door and one window.
oping to hear at least seme of the testi-
‘mony. 5

A igh assemblage was moved with
deep sympathy for the girl. The magistrate

_ The re

| got nervous and fumbled with his papers.
All present knew that her sense of justice
| had wrung the facts from her. _Bargoff did
not smile upon her, fearing she might think |

he believed her impelled by love for him.

He did-not raise his eyes from: the floor j.
; | he went away, ‘‘I am not ashamed of you.

when she asked: ~ a
_‘May I go now, Squire?” —
“Mary,” the magistrate said gently, ‘‘you
will have to tell this all over again to the
court.” :
“Oh, Squire, must I?” she inquired quick-
ly, with something of anguish in her tones.
‘It’s hard ter call one’s pap names before

the justice, and. the sharp cross-examination

of the prisoners’ lawyer could not shake her |.

testimony. Peter and his accomplice were
convicted and sentenced te a long term of
imprisonment. ~~ .

Bargoff removed from Kattin a short time
after the tria], and in a little while Sunny,

her mother and brothers followed him.

“Sunny,” Bargofft.said one evening before

Be my wife. .We will go West, where no-
body knows us, and we shall live happily.
Your mother and brothers may come, too,
and we can all live together.”

“But, my pap,” said Sunny. ‘I senthim
ter jail, and I’ve got ter work fer him, so’s
when he gits out he’ll hev somethin’.”

‘ ; d i: . 5 ‘2:

uits, Seeds, Oyster

ALL KINDS OF FIELD SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

If you are in Market to Buy or Sell Clover Seed, Beans or Pota-
toes, will be pleased to hear from you.

26 28, 30 & 32 Ottawa Street, GRAND RAPIDS

 

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74,1, 8 and 83 Sth Divs Stree,

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

- © The crime was duly proved by the store-
keeper, who was his:own lawyer, and then, |
-\ without delay, Bargoff was directly con-
~ nected with it by the fact that, concealed
in a closet on the premises occupied by him,
~~ were goods that had been in the store pre-
_.. wious tothe burglary.. The law presumed
~ him guilty, and it lay upon him to prove his
“ imnocence. Peter Bard, who, with some-
- thing of the air of a victor, occupied a stool,
. . which was merely a chair bereft of its back,
<"  agquiesced in this statement of the case by
the justice. Peter did not remove his feet
from the rungs of the one-time chair as he
ally arose to take a survey of the crowd.
~ Jt was an evident request for the sympathy
. of the spectators, and they, being generous,
' gmiled and winked at him. He sat down
again with his knees high, his feét being
still on the rungs. His position suggested
the posture of aman in a saddle with short
stirrups. His complacency was somewhat
-ruffied, when, by mere accident, his gaze
met Bargoff’s. Peter tried to look defiant,
but he found his lips weak and his eyes in-
clined to waver. So he turned around sud-
denly, as if some one had spoken to him.
_ ‘Have you anything to say?” asked the
justice of Bargoff.

The magistrate, whose curiosity had
weighed so much with him in decidiag him
to issue the search-warrant, was now half
sorry he had granted it, there being every
probability that Bargoff would be sent to
jail and Kattin would be without a shoe-
maker, old Carnes having died a few months
previous to the store-robkery. The squire
was personally sorry, there being then a pair
of shoes in Bargoff’s shop that were just
turned over the last and intended for him.
The officer of the court selfishly wished that
his shoes had been finished before the stolen
goods were discevered. : '

‘‘Have you anything to say, Mr. Bargoff?”
he asked again, more sharply than before,
his own grievance accenting the asperity of

his tones. ;

“Nothing,” Bargoff answered in a voice

- singularly sweet, as he looked over the
heads of the men near him at the blue sky,
dimly visible through the dusty panes. A

‘puzz ran through the crowd. Peter Bard
again stood upon the rounds of the chair,

. this time erect, and nodded’ to the specta-
tors as much as to say, *‘Do you hear that?”

“Nothing?” asked the justice, greatly
amazed.

_ “Nothing?” . inquired the store-keeper,
-who had hoped to learn the whereabouts of
the remainder of the stolen goods.

“Nothing,” Bargoff again stated, this
time more sternly. : :

“©You will have to give bail, or T’ll have
to send you to jail—” t :

The justice was interrupted by, ‘‘Please,
Squire Simons.” ae

Peter Bard started and turned to the win-
dow. His daughter Mary was there, her
head just visible above the ledge. She had
spoken. — a

- Yeu go home, Mary, ter yer mother!”
Peter commanded, and left the rungs of his
chair to insist upon obedience.

“Please, Squire Simons, I want ter kiss
the boor,” Sunny continued, unmindful of
her father.

“G wan home, I sayl” Peter

, shrieked.
~ What is it?” asked the justice, while
the store-keeper, who was a strong man,

- --pushed Peter aside and went to the window.

Sunny held up.her hand to him, a man}
outside took ‘her foot, and-she was half lift-
ed, half pulled, through the window. Disre-
garding equally Bargoff ‘and her father, she
went straight to the little desk and lifted
the Bible reverently. She held it in her
right hand, while the squire repeated the
formal oath. Before she pressed her lips to
the binding, she asked: ‘*Can’t yer leave
out thet bit about the whole truth, Squire?”

‘-No,” said the magistrate, gently.

Bargoff made a step forward, but she
stopped him by lifting her hand in a for-
bidding way. Then her eyes paused a mo-
ment on her father, who, pale and perspir-
ing, stood near the window.

: “Well, I will. I couldn’t sleep if I did
wt.” r
She shuddered as she kissed the book.
“When she laid it down she moved away
from it and farther from Bargoff. As. it
seemed an effort for her to speak, she was
allowed her own time. No one pressed her
with questions. Finally she blurted:
‘*My pap done it all, broke inter the store,
~ ‘ put the things inter Mister Bargoff’s closet,
ap’ spread all the bad money in this here
town.” ~
Then she began to ery. Little moans
broke from her lips, and it was feared that
she would become hysterical.

’ Peter Bard shouted, ‘*Yer lie, yer little

devil!’ and rushed to strike her.

_ Again the store-keeper interfered, this

time assisted by the constable. The officer

» virtually arrested Peter, around whom the

‘ erowd closed angrily, and he shrunk before

- their menace. Meantime the magistrate

- oyered Sunny a chair beside him, but she
said:

“kin talk better standin’. I don’t lie,

pap. I’m goin’ ter tell the whole truth.

Didn’t yer hear me swear?”

+ She paused‘a moment. Her father main-
_ tained a sullen silence. ae
~- Pap an’ his butty (partner) from over the
ill broke inter the store, an’ took the wag- |
n ter pull the things off in. They hid ’em
dina , an’ put the wagin inter the shed
ag’in.. Then pap broke inter Mister Bar-
goff’s closet by pullin’ the steeple (staple),
an’ put a few goods an’ -bad money. in’t. |
never let mean’ mam hev any bad mon-.
y, cause if we'd a spent it-that’d ketch
m. 1 one all this, ’cause I seen}

people; but it can’t be helped. I'll be there,
Squire.”

“‘One question more, Mary, who was yout
father’s accomplice?”

* ‘Hey?” ‘ .

‘‘Who helped him rob the store?”

“Dutch Henry.” pee

‘“‘You may ge now, Mary.”

She flew from the office without looking
at Bargoff.

‘I told on pap,” she said to her motheron
reaching home.

Then followed a quarrel, in which Mrs.

“7’l] take care of you all, Sunny.”

‘‘Him, too?” she asked quickly, intently
watching his features. -

‘*Yes, him too.”

“Yer a queer villain, Mister Bargoff,”she
remarked, as she let him take her in his
arms.

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. Should be Thoroughly
Warmed (net cooked) aadion piece of
H Good Butter (size of hen’s egg) and gill
of fresh milk (preferable to water.)
Season to suit when on the table. None
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Importers and Manvfactvrers’ Agents.

STYLE NO, 62. Antique Finish.

Our Mammoth Refrigerators are made in sections and shipped *‘knocked down,” so
they will go through any door, and at a low class of freight. The sections bolt together
very easily. The Ice Chamber holds 200 pounds of ice. The Storage Room’ below is.
arranged with shelves to suit. the different wants of Fruit Dealers, Grocers, Hotel Kcep-
ers, and others. The walls are four inches thick, and lined with non-conducting mater-
ial. The outside cases are of Ash, richly carved and ornamented. All doors furnished ©
with the Leonard Patent ,Refrigerator Fastener, which draws the doors to an air tight.
joint. The inside walls are of Sugar Maple, tasteless and odorl@gs, and made water- * 4
proof by a secret process of our own. : 1

We guarantee perfect satisfaction, and the constant circulation of dry cold air the:
same as in our Household Refrigerators. :

DIMENSIONS AND PRICES.

DEALERS IN _

Crockery, Glia, Glassware,
Fancy Goods of all Description.
: . HOTEL AND STEAMBOATGOODS,
Bronze and hibrary Lamps, Chandeliers, Brackets, Kte,,
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Weight.
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MANUFACTURERS OF THE JUSTLY .CELEBRATED $80

NO. 63 MAMMOTH, Deuble the Size of No, 62.

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MW. a | C>. . c> = Solid Ash, Carved and Ornamented. Holds 600° pounds of ice and has the same in-
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: Wie atch | ‘Please observe that we furnish three doors to. our No. 62 and six doors to our No.

The Most Popular 10¢ cigar, and ; 63. The top compartment is for iee. The center opening for articles which it is neces-
he ee ae sury to get at often, and the lower apartment for storage, This arrangement is much
better than if the two doors below the ice were made in one, because it saves the cold air

_ }in the lowest apartment which would be lost if all the doors were frequently opened,

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