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gfotmhi if fill EAST JORDAN, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24. 1904 No 18 Vol. 8 One on the Farmer. On day during the past weK there MTll a hupijenintr that will cause at loaston man to stop and investigate bfore ordering ftodl from Chicago mail order houses in the future. A farmer draft up to a store and made a few small purchases, which were delivered to his wagon hy the proprietor f the store himself. There in the wagon were several cans of paint bearing the same brand as some carried bv the storekeeper, and he wa naturally surprised. He asked the man where he bought the paint ifl was informed that he lent to ( 'hicago lor it. I'lnn he was tld the price of the same brand it 4S)int in the store of the local dealer ud was astonished to far tliat he had paid :i0 cents tier gallon more in Chicago, besides the freight, than he could have got ten it for at home. He could hardly be convinced at first, but the merchant kad him right and showed the same paint in his store, together with the price marked plain ly, so Mr. Farmer could no longer doubt the statement and he looked cheap 11 he drove away to his home, and no doubt he has resolved never to be so foolish again. This is probably the case with other llaes of goods. Thi mail ordef houses bold out all kinds of Inducements in the way of price, at the same time making the public believe that they are getting the best quality every time, when in reality It ll more often an inferior grade, which more than makes up for the seemingly low Drue. fty comparing prices and goods you will find that it is to your interest to make your purchases of the men who help to build up your city and county by paying heavy taxes for the public improvements we all enjoy. -IV toskey Democrat. Young flan Assaulted. While a Couple Of ladies were going by the park at an early hour Monday evening they discovered tho form of a man lying near the wa k, and suppos log him dead, tummoned lielptor move him to his horn. The prostrat ed form proved to be a young man by the name of MeManus. who boards with Mr. Simmons on North st reet. It st ems that he was going to his sup jter and when he arrived at the darkest sp near the park someone at present unknown, hit him a stunning blow over the head, knocking him senseless, and left him to his fate. Dr. Boloa attended to his injuries. The officers have a very well defined idea as to the identity ot the assaulter, but lak sufficient evidenco to cause his arrest The motive Is thought to be revenge. The voting man is ut.le to be about town once more, and is seetninglv suffering no ill effects from his unusual experience - Hovne if izen. WHO SHOULD PAY Christmas Proverbs. The kissed girl does not fear the mistletoe. Eat, drink an i be merry, for at New Year the bills come in. A girl under the mistletoe is worth two in the conservatory. Too many cooks drink the brandy that should ha goi e into the mince i pie. One-half the world doesn't know how the other half manages to make so many expensive Christmas presents. Sin art Set Question of Local Quarantine Expen ses Now Being Discussed. Dr. J. R. Ray, health officer in Charlevoix cuntv. In a letter on this dnect to the secretary of the State Board Of Health, says: "In the matter of compelling the ex pent to be paid by the partteaatoR or the tit her of t lie family who Pick seems litfid on (rst thought, but fur ther InfMtigatfoc change my riew eons derably. Lei me give you a case: A mill owner with a large family has several cases of mild smallpox In his family, several children and two or three adults. He is quarantined ac cording to law. His mill shuts down Indefinitely. I If men and teams and machinery are all idle. When it, Inn all passed that man has lost several hundred dollars. Hut the law says he must pay all expenses if he is ab'e. Bat wh. t fori What benefit has he had? Not one iota of benefit, but absolute loss. Then where has the Jfcnefit accrued? To the public, of course. The benefit has been to the public solely and only. The quaran tine has conferred do benefit on that man but instead a serious losn. Then lei the public pay fii expense beet git the pODl I Q has received the benefit, and the burden on each taxpayer would be small. Let It be to stated Jn the law and those expenses ordered oald without quipple Of objection." Pointed Paragraphs. A hand organ Is one kind of wind mill. A woman always wants some one to help her keep a secret. If i line were tnonev all tramps would have the price of a meal. Fortune s cuffs mav be reversible, but the kicks are not. Too many men waste time arguing about the religion they haven't got. A spinster's ideal man is one who can say the right word at the right time. Some men who pose as chrysanthem ums are nothing but cheap cabbage heads. He who says he nerer made a mis take In his life la probably mistaken. A woman can't make a monkey of every man she meets; sometimes she's too late. When the Lord created woman he didn't use a magazine fashion plate foi a pattern. Unforunately the men who claim that the world owes them a living are Hot preferred creditors. Shortly after ringing a belle the young man is apt to discover that she lias a tongue of her own. Even the meek and lowly woman gets streneous when she sees a chance to strike a bargain. what this country needs is a few ruore people who are willing to practice after they get through preaching. A schemer is a man who points out the silver of a cloud and then proceeds to borrow your umbrella. A blushing and pretty Swedish girl just arrived from the old country at tended evening service at a Duluth church. The minister, seeing she was a stranger, shook hands with her at the (dose of the meeting and said he would find pleasure In calling upon her soon. Whereupon t he girl hung her head and bashfully murmured, "T'auk you, but ay have a fella'," The rose that smells the sweetest is the first of all to fade. The boy who runs the fastest is the one to soonest jade. The brightest of the evenings has the gloomiest of dawns. The men who buy the biggest yards must cut the biggest lawns. The soup that looks the (dearest is the first to show iue niea. lnereiiow woo would sen tbs goods must pay to advertise. The hen that lays the largest eggs is the first of all to set. The things we al ways hankei for are the last of all we get." S' bewaing Review. "Third Notice." Every editor has received them. The post master sends them to the editor. The postmaster is not to Ida me. For instance there is a man bv the name of well, say rim Shortruff- who sent us t hree not ices fj stop his paper. He did not want it any longer. We wondered what was tho matter. Upon investi gating our subscription book we found Tim was short I860. He had never paid a cent, yet he stopped ins paper. as matter of economy to us. A few evenings ago we stepped into church and Tim's melodious voice rang out loud and clear in tha old soul stirring song, "Jesus Paid It All!" We might have been mistaken, but his earnest ness impressed us The next day we seni him a receipt in full, begging pardon for not knowing t bat he had made an assignment of his liabilities to the Lord. Orton rills Hustler. FAMOUS HYMNS. A valuable contribution to saered literature is promised in The Delin eator in a series of papers on the fam ous hymns of the world, which begins in the .January number with "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" one of the most perfect heart Fongs of all ages. The greatest hymns, such as this, have a universal appeal; cnurches may differ as to creeds and conventions, but these exalted expressions of Christian faith and hope are common to all. The story of how they came to be written cannot fall to be absorbingly interest ing: it is especially so in the case of Charles Wesley's nohle composition, whose origin. 14 related in this paper, Is shrouded In romantic incidents A feature of the article scarcely less interesting Is a number of anecdotes from noted churchmen showing the power tor good that the hymn has witdded throughout the world. This article, as well as I he rest In the series has been prepared by Allan Suther land and is effectively Illustrated. If vou haven't time to prepare Holl Ister'l Rocky Mountain Tea, it is now made in tablet form also. Get a pack age already to use. Makes you well: keeps you Well. 35 cents. At F. C. Warne's. ManZan is the Pile Remedy that readies the spot and stops all pile pain instantly If you suffer with lilind, Bleeding, Itching or Protruding Piles and want to be cured it is only neces sary to use ManZan, the Great Pl!j Cure. Bold by Warne's Pharmacy &XGURSIONS VIA THE Detroit & Charlevoix and Grand Rapids & Indiana Railways. HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS. For Christmas and New Years, the G! It. & , will sell excursion tickets at rate of ono and one third fare for round on December 2:i-24-25-2() and 31, and January 1 and 2, return limit January 4th, 1905. Canadian Holiday Excursions Via G. K. & I. TheG. R. & I. will sell excursion tickets to points in Canada on Dec. lf, It), 17, and 18, good to return until Jan'y 9th. 1905, for one fare for the round trip. WINTER TOURIST. TICKETS TO THE SOUTH. Now on sale, good to return unt il ! May 31st, 1906. Direct line, only one 1 change between the north and the south. M. F. Quaintance. D. P. A. Petoskey. E. A. Ashley, Local Agent. When you feel like llgblng Stag, Sighing will never pleasure bring, Learn to laugh, vou can laugh and laugh right By taking Rocky Mountain Tea at night. At F. C. Warne's ijfigigisif if iiifisisiiii.iifanftiiiiif me f Holiday Furniture. i 3 Nothing quite so appropriate as a piece of handsome Furniture for a Holiday Present and wre have it in abundance. Come in and look over our fine stock. Rocking Chairs Book Cases Toilet Sets Pictures ? Frames p U L ill) Ml I n Manufacturers of LIGHT & HEAVY HARNESS Carry a Complete Line of Cutters, Sleighs, Wagons, Bi.ankkts, Kobes, Tki'nks, Bags, Etc., And all HORSE CLOTHING. f Are just a few of the many suitable things we have for Holiday giving. C. H. WHITTINGTON. $ Furniture and Undertaking. vj Pbon No. 06. m Toys! Toys! We have placed in stock a complete line of Toys and other Holiday Goods which we are selling at just a trifle above cost. Make the youngster happy wit h one or more. That's our business and we keep the best. GROCERIES! WILL RICHARDSON. J FUR COATS We have the nicest l urn vA tiit-m gKJVJiin. VKM IKJ iound in Charlevoix County. Get one and laugh at winter's cold. GOTEb&BLfKB Carry a complete line of Portland Cutters on Springs and Portland Cutters without springs, Liuht and Heavy Sleighs. Gunsmithing a Specialty. Repairing Promptly Attended To. BOOSINGER BROS HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS Christmas with its npirit of ebesrfolnSM and brightness is hert. Our store tliis season reveals many useful and acceptable jiff forsrsrv member Of the family. We HUffgfSl fnlv a few of the many article: you will find nor values :h' very best- -many lines sliivn here to be found nv here else and thepricln there;ieh of all. The health and fttgTMOC and stren gth of the ureal pine forests tfSOOfh denned in Pineules a new fllSOOTSr put up in a new way. A cure for ill Kidney. Blood and Biadd r dMtttft, R ck vile, Lumbago And every form of BhattSMtlsra. (Mosaics rid tsttyttMi of impurities. Sold by Warne's Phar-fpacy. Hee's Laxative Honey and Tar is an improvemeut over all Coutfh, Lung Sad Bronchial remedies. It acts on the Imvels d rites the cold out of the system, cures Croup. Whooping Cough, wards olT rhrumonia and strengthens the lungs. Hee's Laxative Honey and and Tar is the best Cough Syrup for Children. Tastes good. Soid by War ns s Pharmacy. A perfect Ar.t i Rili ui and Anti Malarial protect ion and cure for old and y ting. California Prime Wafers. 0 fr 25 cents. Ask your Druggist. For sale at Warne's Pharmacy. Jewelry. Manicure and embr oidery scissors, bead collars, pins, hat pins, and novelties, 85c to $5.00. Pocketbook. A nice line of leat her goods of every description for men; 50c to 1800. Infants' Goods. Baby hats, booties, rattles, baskets, wraps and many other dainty serviceable art icles for baby. Ft'RS. Collars, Scarfs, Boas, the best furs iti every novelty effect ; $2:75 to $15.00. Bath Kobe Blaxkets. Always a nice gift for men or women; a wonderful line at $2.50 to $5.00. Skirts. A dress skirt, silk petti coat or walking skirt makes the right sort of gift; all prices up to $7.00. Shoes. A sensible, lasting pre sent. Our lines at $2.50, $3. and $3.50, reveal the best shoe values in the world. Belts. Our stock of fancy holi day belts is surprising In variety and richness; 50c to $3.00. Hand Raos. Always popular. A gift to please anyone. See our immense stock at 75c to $.'5.00. Handkerchiefs. For men, wo men and children nothing better for Christmas. A bewildering display, 2c to $25. Coats. A swell winter coat will please Immensely, We have all that is new and flO0d;$5.O0to$18. Art GOODS. Handsome pillows, dainty needlework, fancy pin cushions, work boxes, etc. All popular priced and SCO! plable. Combs---a pleasing line of fancy combs in every style; 25c to l.oo. Fancy Waists Nothing a woman would like better, elegant novelties at $1.95 to 5.00. Neckwear Many new effects, strictly exclusive lace and em broidered collars and cuff sets, fancy stocks and collars, 25c to 8.50. Scaef PiNs--For a gentleman's gift, a neat scarf pin is always good. We've some beauties at 5oc to 3.oo. (i loves Always dependable. always wanted. Our lines for the holidays are extremely varied and pleasing: 89c to 1.0 . Pi Ut I MKS---A large line of per fumes in fancy packages or by the ounce; 5oc to 5.oo. Hat and Military Brushes--- A new Line of fine Sterling silver and ebony brushes for men; 50 to Loo Remember we are having a special sale this week on Fine Coats. Positively the biggest and best values ever offered. Take advantage of them for Christinas buying. Quality First of All Our Motto. BOOSINGER BROS