Contributed by Bonnie J. Petee. Extracted from the, "Tuscola Advertiser," Thursday, April 18, 1895.

	ELLINGTON
	Robt. Walmsley spent last Saturday at Quanicassee.
	W. A. Bailey has started his mill and will continue as long as sawing lasts.
	Mrs. F. C. Clay and a number of others spent last Sunday at W. M. Hiller’s in Columbia.
	Mr. Ewing, teacher in district No. 1 of Wisner, visited here last Wednesday and Thursday.
	Two diptheria cases at Geo. Benjamin’s are on the gain and no new cases as yet reported.
	Our Supervisor Lazelle is now collecting the dollars that belong to the citizens of Ellington.
	Frank Molonzo of Fairgrove came over last week to help Mr. Hubinger and returned last Sunday.
	The A. O. O. G. gave a sugar social at May’s hall last Friday night. A good time was enjoyed by all.
	There is a sad case of sickness in this place at the home of old Mr. Grove, who with his family have been sick for a long time; but all have got better except Mr. Grove whose left side is paralyzed and is helpless, and no prospect at present of ever being any better. He is in very close circumstances and has to be helped during his sickness and it is a case worthy of assistance by those who feel like helping them.

	GAGETOWN
	Several people are on the sick list.
	Gagetown is to have a flag station.
	E. Hennessey gave a hop Monday evening.
	Clare Purdy visited Gagetown Sunday.
	Mr. Thomas has purchased the farm owned by the Johnson Bros.
	We are to be treated to chime of wedding bells ere long – can you guess?
	Court Elm 1021 I. O. F. will meet in their new quarters Washington House Hall a week from Saturday evening.
	Newman Brown has been very successful, and passed his examination at Buffalo N. Y. University of Medicine. His average was 95.

	AKRON
	Visitors.
	L. D. Hovey is building a house.
	W. H. Cook has the material for a barn.
	Leran Rothermal is doing business in Lansing.
	Ed Rothermal leaves this week for Cleveland.
	Both churches will hold Easter services Sunday.
	A great many sugar parties take place this time of the year.

	WELLS
	Court Elm 1021 I. O. F. will meet in their new quarters Washington House Hall a week from Saturday evening.
	Hunters are around.
	A lot of wild geese have been seen around here lately.
	C. A. Crittenden’s little boy is recovering from brain fever.
	J. W. Crittenden is about to build a wire fence around his farm.
	Several families in this locality have lately been blessed by the addition of a new member.
	Dr. Thomas Electric Oil has cured hundred of cases of deafness that were supposed to be incurable. It never fails to cure earache.
	The Magic Cotton Red will color one pound of cotton a beautiful turkey red and absolutely fast against sun or washings. 10 cents at J. H. Beckton, Caro.
	Easiest way to kill a chicken is to break the egg before it is hatched. Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup is a positive cure for coughs and colds. Nothing will cure consumption. Does it pay to neglect the cold?
	After the grip, diphtheria, pneumonia, scarlet fever, typhoid fever, etc, Hood Sarasparilla is of wonderful benefit in imparting the strength and vigor so much desired.
	Hood Pills for the liver and bowels act easily yet promptly and effectively.

	TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS
	Will be held during 1894 and 1895 as follows: REGULARS – first Thursday and Friday in August, 1894 and last Thursday and Friday in March 1895 in Caro.
	SPECIALS – Last Friday and Saturday in August, 1894 at Vassar. February 22nd and 23rd 1895 at Cass City; April 26th and 27th, 1895 at Mayville. T. J. Reavey, Commissioner for School for Tuscola County.

Contributed by Bonnie J. Petee

September 1998

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