One of the best counties in the State is NEWAYGO, and situated in the prominent and most picturesque part of the county is NEWAYGO, the county seat, with which this article has especially to deal. The village is located in a crescent shaped valley through which the MUSKEGON RIVER passes. On one side of the town rises majestic hiss, which just now are clothed in green. On the opposite side are high bluffs rising sharply up from the river.

NEWAYGO is one of the oldest towns in Northern Michigan and derived its name from a distinguished INDIAN CHIEF who made the site of the present prosperous village a favorite camping ground for himself and tribe long before the white man's ax was heard ringing through the forest. AUGUSTUS and FREDERICK PENNOYER were the first settlers who came here in 1836 and erected a sawmill on PENNOYER CREEK, which empties into MUSKEGON RIVER.

The place was little more than a settlement, however, till JOHN A. BROOKS came here in 1841 and in 1854 he and SARRELL WOOD platted the village. In 1853 A. N. CHENEY, L. L. ARMS, A. F. ORTON, H. J. ORTON and AMASA B. WATSON, of GLENN FALLS, N.Y., and who had purchased large tracts of land on the MUSKEGON RIVER, organized the "NEWAYGO COMPANY," built a dam across the river and erected a large mill, containing 120 saws, and a large number of men were employed. Here commenced the growth of NEWAYGO, and other settlers began to gather in. Soon the EXCHANGE HOTEL was built by S. MATEVEY and four years after JOHN A. BROOKS erected the BROOKS HOUSE.

NEWAYGO now became the largest lumber market north of Grand Rapids, and through the exertions of MR. BROOKS an appropriation was secured to improve the river so that rafts and steamboats made regular trips between NEWAYGO and MUSKEGON. State roads were built and stages were run to Grand Rapids and MUSKEGON. Hon. E. L. Gray, who settled here in 1854, and still owns one of the finest farms in the county, built 141 miles of these roads.

In 1852, the first Post Office was established and J. A. KNAPP was the first postmaster. For a period of several years it was the distributing postoffice for the GRAND TRAVERSE region. In 1856 the NEWAYGO REPUBLICAN was established by J. H. MAZE, and was the first paper printed in the county. J. A. BROOKS started the first general store in '54 and Dr. C. W. LEONARD the first drug store the same year. He was also the first physician. HARVEY W. HENRY was the first lawyer in 1852.

On June 30, 1850, the first religious services were held, and Rev. WM. KELLY, a Methodist, delivered the sermon, the first ever preached in NEWAYGO COUNTY. The Methodists built the first church in 1860, and Rev. THOMAS R. GRANGER was the first pastor. In 1871 the railroad was built, which added prosperity to NEWAYGO, and at an expense of nearly S4, 000 State Road Street was graded and graveled.

NEWAYGO has seen her dark days. The first serious fire occurred in 1868 when the NEWAYGO CO's. sawmill was burned. The second large fire occurred on the night of Sept. 5, 1874, when a large amount of property was destroyed in the business part of the village. The last and great fire took place April 9, 1883, licking up the greater part of the business portion of the town. There were thirty buildings burned and the loss was $50, 000. With a commendable spirit the businessmen went to work to re-build the burned district, and now the substantial brick buildings, which obliterate the tracks of the fire, are worthy monuments of their enterprise and courage. After the fire an ordinance was passed prohibiting the erecting of anything but brick buildings on the main streets, and the result is that the town is more substantial and beautiful than ever.

By an act of the Legislature NEWAYGO was incorporated as a village in 1867, and the first election of officers was held April 8 of the same year with the following results: President, JOHN H. STANDISH; Trustees, JOHN A. BROOKS, HENRY KRITZER, AUGUSTUS PADDOCK, WILKES L. STUART, DEXTER P. GLAZIER, AARON S. SKINNER: Clerk, WM. D. FULLER. The present officers are: President, HENRY D. WOODWARD Trustees, S. D. BONNER, C.C. KRITZER I. N. ROBINSON, LEWIS ECKARD, S. S. WATROUS, JAS. HERRON; Clerk, E. S. BENNETT; Treasurer, M. F. HATCH; Street Commissioner, JOHN A. BROOKS.

As the county seat, NEWAYGO is closely identified with every other town in the county, and will always be the main trading point and business center of the county. She possesses many advantages that places her ahead of other county seats of the State. The climate is salubrious, air pure and water excellent. A more healthful place to live cannot be found in NORTHERN MICHIGAN, there being but little sickness here. We have a splendid graded school, presided over by a first-class superintendent and competent corps of teachers; good churches with earnest pastors at their head, who look well to the spiritual wants of their flocks; numerous lodges and societies, exceptionally good hotel accommodations, and as go-ahead an enterprising set of businessmen as can be found anywhere. Business failures in NEWAYGO have been few, and the town is in a prosperous condition today.

In 1884, after the fire, the village was bonded $10, 000 to secure water works.

The plant was established on the MAC WALKER system, and consists of two WALKER pumps and MICHIGAN PIPE CO'S pipe. There are 18 hydrants and nearly two miles of water mains. The water is secured from flowing wells and is pure spring water of the best quality. It has a direct pressure and water can be thrown over the highest building in town. The flow of water has been insufficient, however, to supply demands, and accordingly an immense tank has recently been built which will afford an ample supply of pure spring water for cooking or other purposes. These water works have more than saved their cost already, in protecting property from fire.

A well-organized and efficient fire department is equipped with three hose carts, 2,000 feet of hose, ladders and other accessories. E. BURTON is the chief.

As a manufacturing point no better location can be found in the State. The splendid water power afforded by MUSKEGON RIVER, which passes through the heart of town, gives ample facilities, and a motive power at once, cheap and efficient, and the abundance of different kinds of timber which surrounds the town for the manufacture of marketable specialties is an item worthy of the consideration of capitalists and manufacturers. Our people stand ready to offer inducements and give substantial aid to any reliable manufacturing enterprise wishing to locate here.

We have already in our midst some noted manufacturing industries, prominent among them being the NEWAYGO FURNITURE CO'S WORKS, employing 65 men and manufacturing goods that find a ready market all over the land; a large pail and tub factory which employs a large force of workmen; two large lumber mills; a planing mill; two grist mills; the NEWAYGO COUNTY MANUFACTURING CO'S brick and tile establishment, whose goods find a ready market abroad as well as at home and are pronounced first class. The clay for the brick and tile is of the best quality.

There is a good farming country surrounding NEWAYGO. Wheat, oats, and other cereals do well, and as a potato raising country probably this is the finest in the land. All root crops do well, and apples, pears, and plums are exceptionally fine and free from blemish.

The streets in NEWAYGO are wide and many of them shaded, and the neat tasty homes of our citizens who are social and intelligent, bespeak their thrift. The substantial brick blocks on the Business Street augment the financial condition of their owners.

As a summer resort OAKLAND BEACH, which lies two miles southeast of town, is destined to be one of the most popular in this section of the State. The lake is a magnificent sheet of water three miles long and one mile wide. It is fed by springs and the water is remarkably pure and clear. OAKLAND BEACH company organized in 1887, under a State charter. It commands 11/2 miles of lake front and the building lots are 25 x 40 feet and fronting south and east on the lake, which commands a splendid water view. There are 20 cottages already built on these lots and they are first class buildings, too, much better than are generally erected at resorts. For sailing or rowing the lake presents the best inducements, there always being a good breeze on the water. There are now on the lake one steamer, eleven sail boats and about 50 row boats. The boathouses on the water's edge are provided with the best conveniences. For bathing no finer place can be found. The company has a number of desirable lots unsold, which they offer at very reasonable prices. Parties from abroad have recently purchased lots and will next summer erect fine cottages. Just now the pleasantest place in the county is at OAKLAND BEACH.

Having spoken briefly of the material natural advantages possessed by NEWAYGO, let us turn to her business interests and businessmen upon whom its development depends. In speaking of the same we shall try to represent them truthfully. We are obliged to omit the description of several firms this week for want of room to insert them, but they will appear in our next issue, as this is only a commencement of a series of articles which we shall publish in relation to NEWAYGO'S industries. A history of our schools and churches will appear in future issues of the REPUBLICAN. A large extra edition of this paper is published and circulated today.

NEWAYGO LODGE No. 909, I.O.G.T. is an outgrowth of the FREMONT LODGE No. 131, which was started in 1863 with about 16 members, and which swelled to over 100 members a few year after. The first officers of the old Lodge were ISAAC LATTIMER, W.C.T. J.F.A. RAIDER, Sec.; HIRAM S WALKER, Treas. The present officers are FRED BARGY, W.C.T.; MISS ALICE MILLARD, V.T.; GEO. POLLARD, R.S. GEO GRAVER, Treas.; Miss ANN] ROBINSON, Sec.; J. H. EDWARDS P.W.C.; EDWARD EDWARDS, Mar shall; J.F.A. RAIDER, I.D.; FRANK BIERBOWER, S.; ADA ROBINSON Guard. Meetings are held every Monday evening in Good Templar's Hall over RAIDER'S drug store and are well attended. The lodge has now nearly 41 members.

NEWAYGO CHAPTER No. 38, R.A.M was chartered Feb. 29, 1864, with comparatively few members, which have increased to 52 members. The first High Priest was ALANSON ST. CLAIR; first King, W. I. LATTIMER; first Scribe, J. L. ALEXANDER. Its present officers are: JOHN PITTWOOD, H.P.; DAVID POWERS, D.; W. PERSONS, S.; GEO. W. FRY, C. of H.; S. D. THOMPSON, P.S.; W. J. PIKE, R.A.C.; J. H. SIMMONS, M. of 3rd V.; E. O. SHAW, M. of 2d V.; GEO. LUTON, M. of 1st V.; S.SS. WATROUS, Sec.; L. N. ROBINSON, Treas.

Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday before the full moon. The Lodge is in splendid order and has now about $400 in its treasury and is out of debt. This is the best working year that the Lodge has ever experienced.

NEWAYGO LODGE No. 131, F. & A. M.' was instituted Jan. 29, 1862, and its first officers were: Charles W. Leonard, W. M.; W. I. Lattimer, S.W.; Warren P. Adams, J.W.; Solomon K. Riblet, Treas.; Justice C. Hubbard, Sec.; Daniel Weaver, S.D.; George Mallory, J.D.; John B. Folger, Tyler. The present officers are: G. W. FRY, W.M.; I. N. ROBINSON, S.W.; H. L. BRACE, J.W.; C. C. KRITZER, Treas.; E. S. BENNETT, Sec.; L. H. TUBBS, S.D.; GEO. LUTON, J.D.; J. H. VanLEUVEN, Tyler.

There are now nearly a hundred members in good standing. The lodge is free from debt and in good working order. Meetings are held on Friday evenings on r before the full of the moon, in their hall n the ROBINSON block, and are well attended. This is one of the oldest lodges in Northern Michigan.

NEWAYGO ENCAMPMENT No. 82, O.O.F. was organized in March 1877, and the first officers were: WM. GLANVILLE, '.P.; E. O. SHAW, J.W.; JEROME CARPENTER, H.P.; R. SURPLICE, S.; LARON COURTRIGHT, Treas. The

present officers are: JOHN McKinley C.P.; A. G. RUNNELS, S.W., A. G. DAY C.P.: J. CARPENTER, S., C.K. CAR TER, F.S.; WM. GRAHAM, J.W.; GEO KING, Treas.

The order has now 75 members in good standing, is in excellent working condition and has about $200 in its treasury. It is the largest and leading encampment in this part of the state.

NEWAYGO LODGE No. 254, I.O.F. was instituted in February 1875, with but about five charter members. The same evening 15 members were taken into the Lodge. The first officers were: E. O. SHAW, N.G.; WM. GLANVILLE, V.G.; R. SURPLICE, Sec.; AARON COURTRIGHT, Rec. Sec.; C. K. CARTER, Permanent Sec.; GEO. RULL, Treas.; FRED RODE, W.; WM. GRAHAM, Con.; J. McKINLAY, O.G.; GEO. KING, I.G.; BURT BOOM, R.S. of N.G.; MATT CHRISTENSON, L.S. of N.G.

The membership of the Lodge is now 75 and meetings are held every Monday evening at their hall in BAILEY'S block. The hall is handsomely furnished and the Order is in a flourishing condition. Financially it is above the average, and has in its treasury about $1,200. There is no better working Lodge in this part of the State.

SAMUEL JUDD POST, No. 133, G.A.R. was mustered in the year 1883 with a few charter members. Its first officers were: Commander S. D. THOMPSON; S.V., E. O. SHAW; J.V., S. BROWN; O.D., H. SEELEY; Q.M., G. E. TAYLOR; O.G., S.W. HALL; Surg., G. BENNETT; Chap., IRA POATS; Adj., S. S. WATROUS. Its present officers are: Com., WM. BIERBOWER; S.V., J. VanLEUVEN; J.V., J. LOCKERY; O.D. D.P. KIMBELL; O.G., E.E. THOMPSON; Q.M., DR. H. LEVER; Surg., Dr. W. FLORA; Adj., W. H. OSTROM; Chap., B. WOOD; S.M., W. STONE; Q.M., S. S. WATROUS.

There are now 51 members in good standing and meetings are held the second and last Saturday evenings of each month in the Post's hall over EDWARDS' HARDWARE STORE. This is one of the bestworking Posts in this section of the State and is in good financial condition, having at the present time about $150 in its treasury. Meetings are well attended, and entertainments are given semioccasionally, which are well attended.

CORAL LODGE, No. 83, I.O.O.F., DAUGHTERS of REBEKAH, was instituted Feb. 12, 1888, with about a half dozen members and now its membership is 40, composed of some of the best men and women in the village. It is in a healthy condition and doing excellent work. The meetings are well attended and are held the first and third Thursdays of each month. Its present officers are: G.G., Mrs. MARIAH BEMENT; V.G., Mrs. JOSIE CARTER; Sec., JEROME CARPENTER; Treas., Mrs. ABBY LEVER.

America is peculiarly a land of travelers. Her intricate network of rail" road lines, her lake steamers and river packets, and the innumerable vehicles constantly in motion, all go to show that one of the ruling traits of the American nature is locomotion. Hotels are of course an absolute necessity, and whatever their accommodations may be, recourse must be had to them in all towns and cities. The best inducements offered, however, secure the largest share of patronage, and on the enterprise and Judicious management of the proprietor depends the success of the house.

That AMERICA has by far the most comfortable hotels in the world, is so universally admitted by travelers of every nationality, no argument is necessary to its confirmation. NEW YORK, CHICAGO and SAN FRANCISCO have all become deservedly famous for the excellency of their hotels, and although less is known by the untravelled public of the hotels in our smaller cities and towns, yet in NEWAYGO

THE COURTRIGHT.

(Will Courtright, proprietor), is well known to the public. For the information of the general reader, however, we will submit a brief description of this popular hostelry, - a cut of the building appearing in this paper - feeling assured that those who have experienced its hospitality will bear us out in what we claim for it. The COURTRIGHT is the finest, largest and best-appointed hotel in this section of MICHIGAN, and is the leading hotel in NEWAYGO County. It is centrally located in the business part of the town. Its architecture is modern and it is provided with the latest improvements. It stands on the side of the old BROOKS HOUSE, which was known throughout this section as an old landmark of business interests. The BROOKS HOUSE was built in '51 by the late J.A. BROOKS, and on Feb. 22, 1852, it was opened by STEARNS & BAKER who ran it till '54, then J.A. BROOKS & SON conducted it for many years, after which it passed through successive hands till in '72 AARON COURTRIGHT purchased and conducted it till '80, when his son, WILL COURTRIGHT, rented and ran it till the fire of '83, when it was burned, after which he purchased the site, and commenced the erection of the present commodious building, which was finished and opened in November of the same year.

THE HOTEL is constructed of cream white brick, two stories and basement, and has a frontage of 185 feet on State Road street, with a 50 feet wing, two stories and basement extending from the south end to the rear of the main building. In erecting the home Mr. COURTRIGHT spared no pains or expense to provide it with every convenience for the accommodation of guests and the best material was used in its construction, and there is not a dark room in the building, all having outside light. The house presents an imposing and substantial appearance, and contains 70 rooms, 59 being sleeping rooms. The whole of the first story is finished in natural woods, and the floors are of hard wood. On the first floor there is a large office with plate glass front, and is provided with a large burglar and fireproof safe; a well appointed sample room a large billiard room containing fine billiard tables, dining room, toilet room with marble sinks, water closets provided with the best sanitary improvements, Mr. COURTRIGHT's own apartments, bath room, kitchen and other rooms. The culinary department is well equipped and contains one of VAN's celebrated hotel ranges and broilers. In the basement there is a good restaurant run in connection with the house. Also a first-class barber shop. The ceilings on the first floor are 13 feet high and those on the second floor 11 feet high. The brick laundry building stands separate from the main building. Passing from the office into the DINING ROOM we find it 32x40 feet, at one end of which there is a fine side-board. The tables are laid with fine white linen and attractively arranged with silver and white service, and abundantly provided with the substantiate and delicacies of the season, to which is added first-class cookery, which always satisfies the appetite of a hungry man. Indeed, The COURTRIGHT has always been noted for its excellent cuisine.

Passing up a broad and easy staircase we are on the second floor, where a hall extends through the center part of the building, on either side of which are located the parlor, a sample room and the sleeping rooms. Here also is located a toilet room for ladies. The floor of the long hall is laid with a cheerful crimson carpet, and the parlor, which is 37 feet in length,

is handsomely furnished with upholstered furniture and the floor covered with a Brussels carpet. In this room there are four windows fronting on the main street. THE SLEEPING ROOMS, which are well ventilated and lighted, are carpeted with Brussels carpeting, and handsomely furnished with dressing case, bedroom suits, spring beds, soft, downy mattresses and clean sweet linen, which are indeed appreciated by the weary traveler. The house has telephone communication with this and other cities, and troth floors are provided with hard and soft water from the water works and from large cisterns located on the hotel grounds. Every part of the house, from cellar t`, sleeping rooms, is kept scrupulously neat and clean, and an air of elegance and home-like comfort pervade s t the establishment. Growing plants are seated through the different rooms, and in the rear of the hotel is a green, well kept lawn with graveled walks leading in different directions. '['here is also a good feed barn in connection with the hotel. Thirteen persons are employed in and about the house, and polite and attentive waiters, under the watchful eyes of mine host. COI1RTRIGHT and his estimable clerk, Miss MINNIE GARDNER, attend promptly to the wants of guests, and no pains are spared to please all. Mr. COURTRIGHT is a typical hotel man arid his geniality rightfully fits him for conducting a hotel.

Miss MINNIE' GARDNER is the clerk and housekeeper and has been employed in the house since it was opened five years ago. By her ladylike and pleasing manners she has won the respect and esteem of all that visit the house, and we doubt if there is another lady hotel clerk anywhere who fills the position as well as she. She is always at her post and while attending strictly to business she has a pleasant word for every one. Mr. ED HAMILTON has charge of the billiard room, and Mr. WM. VANBUREN has charge of the restaurant. Both are efficient men for the position they occupy, and are gentlemanly to patrons.

We cordially recommend The COURTRIGHT to those of our readers who visit NEWAYGO, whether on business or pleasure, feeling confident that they will find in it every element of comfort, convenience and economy, as we have received its hospitality and speak thus from personal experience.

In no department of industry has greater progress been made than in hardware and stoves. One maker has vied with another in bringing out new improvements, and step by step the manufacturers of this country have come to lead the world in grace, strength and durability. In house-building material and mechanic's hardware the improvement has been particularly noticeable. In the manufacture of stoves alone the great innovation wrought has been wonderful, and if our grandmothers could see the stoves of today how great would be their surprise. The superiority and increase of excellence may be seen in the stock carried by

F. W. FOSTER at his store on State Road Street. This store was established by Mr. FOSTER in August, 1886, and from the start its sales have increased. The proprietor has from boyhood been identified with the hardware trade. He was employed in the large hardware establishment of his father, WILDER D. FOSTER, GRAND RAPIDS from 1865 till 1872, then became a member of the first of FOSTER STEVENS & CO., of which his father was founder, where he remained till 1880, when he retired. The large experience gave him an intricate knowledge of every detail of the hardware business, and he makes it a point to handle only first-class-goods in every department of his establishment, which has had a tendency to make the store popularly known to the people. Mr. WM. BIERBOWER is the chief clerk, and an experience of a quarter of a century in every department of the business and also being a practical tinner well qualifies him for the, responsible position he occupies. GEORGE CRONK is also employed as clerk, and is a young man well liked by customers of the store. The store is one of the best arranged and appointed of the kind in any town of this size in the State. The goods are systematically arranged and from the running commentary on

THE STOCK

an idea simply may be gathered of the varied and miscellaneous class of wares handled, of the almost endless amount of detail entered into, and the judgment and care necessary to express in the purchase and successful distribution of such a stock. The complete nature of the various articles handled is beyond detailed mention further than that

are included in all their multiplied forms. In builders hardware there are all kinds of this material used in the construction of a house, from the ordinary to the more expensive goods, such as bronze door and window trimmings, etc. Also steel, wire and iron nails, building paper, sash, doors and blinds. In

MECHANICS' TOOLS some of the finest goods made are handled, comprising edge tools of all kinds, the ATKINS & WHEELER MADDERN & CLIESON'S cross-cut saws; also the celebrated FOSTER ax so favorably known to choppers. The celebrated HOLLY pocket cutlery every blade of which is warranted is also carried in large variety.

THE BLACKSMITHS' GOODS are replete with horse shoes, nails, rasps, files, bolts, clips, etc., and in other goods there is farmers' hardware, barb wire, revolvers, ammunition, and a miscellaneous line of small articles. Here too we notice the famous "RED JACKET' force pump, which has many advantages. By means of a reversible nut at the bottom of the plunger rod the check valve can be removed without taking the cylinder or pump out of the well.

THE HOUSEKEEPERS' STOCK consists of churns, clothes wringers, flat irons, tin, granite and sheet iron ware toilet sets, table cutlery, bird cages, etc. Turning to the stock of HEATING & COOK STOVES we notice that the DETROIT STOVE CO.'S goods are carried which are so favorably known all over the land. In hard coal heaters a leader is made of the "IMPERIAL JEWEL." This stove is artistically modeled, finely ornamented and its working parts are simply perfect. It has a solid pipe and its hot air ventilation, flue creates a larger amount of hot air than any other hard coal base burner made. As a wood heater the "JEWEL COTTAGE" which has a front diving flue, drop smoke plate, draft register with spark guard, check register in the back and large door, is a great favorite for parlors. It is graceful in proportions, highly ornamented, a great radiator of heat. For general use the OAK JEWEL takes the lead as a heater for this country. This stove is constructed of heavy iron and boiler plate, is handsome in design, has a large door which will admit a large chunk of wood, and while it is a great heater it is easily controlled and will keep fire all night.

The cook stoves are the HOME JEWEL and the HOUSEHOLD JEWEL. The HOME JEWEL has an ample fire chamber, large fire door with ash guard double fire back, heavy false fire bottom improved side draft, large encased oven and warming oven at the back and a large reservoir, and other modern improvements. The HOUSEHOLD JEWEL is constructed on the same working principles as the first named. Both stoves are quick and perfect bakers and are famous as economizers of fuel. In gasoline stoves the DANGLER is made prominent, and is conceded to be the most perfect summer stove made. A specialty is also made of LUMBERMEN'S SUPPLIES such as cant and swamp hooks, skidding tongues, peavies, log chains, rules, etc., and a constant supply of these goods is kept on sale.

THE JOB DEPARTMENT under the management o' Mr. BIERBOWER, who is one of the best workmen in the county, is provided with the best facilities for doing work, and spouting, soughing tin, copper and sheet iron work is done in the best manner on short notice.

The salesroom is 22x80 feet and is filled with hardware and stoves, while the basement is used for a general wareroom.

This house is acknowledged as a substantial one to do business with, being prompt to fulfill all representations and give to customers a feeling of satisfaction that is so necessary for the successful conducting of business.

The most important matter when we become interested in real estate whether as owner or mortgagee, is to be sure that the title is clear. While there is no more strong and commendable desire implanted in man than to acquire and hold real property as a home for its owner, and a legacy for his children, there is no class of business transactions entered into by all classes, irrespectively- old or young, rich or poor, learned or unlearned, the active businessman, the farmer mechanic or laborers - to which so little attention is given as in the purchase of real estate. Sometimes unwilling or in fact regarding it as unnecessary trouble he is willing to be lulled into a feeling of security because of a warranty deed, which at best is only temporary security. All the satisfaction comfort and happiness that the purchaser hopes to secure to himself and family by the ownership of a home depends upon a clear and perfect title thereto, and its undisputed possession.

There being so many ways in which errors might be made in a series of deeds from the general government to the present holders, it would seem to be no more than ordinary prudence on the part of the purchaser of real estate to require the seller to furnish him with an abstract of title, upon the careful examination of which he would be able to ascertain if the property he desires to purchase is free and unencumbered, and the title perfect.

Nor are purchasers the only ones interested in this matter, for there are persons here as well as elsewhere who are living in fancied security, believing that their titles are perfect, but who will find upon their desiring to sell, that such is not the case. These facts should be ascertained as soon as possible, as in many eases, the parties are yet living who could correct any errors that might exist, which if left until such parties are dead could only be corrected by application to the courts at trouble and expense.

Many of the titles in NEWAYGO COUNTY are defective or clouded, owing to the carelessness of the conveyance or his ignorance of the congressional subdivision of lands, and his consequent inability to discover an error in the description, should any exist, failure to have mortgages released or judgments satisfied when paid; failure to describe land properly in petition for partition, or decrees thereon incorrectly entered, titles derived under defective foreclosures of mortgages; irregularities in probate proceedings; carelessness of recorders in copying deeds and mortgages; whereby much trouble and sometimes much loss might ensue if the original instruments were lost or destroyed.

GEO. E. TAYLOR & CO.,

located in the PERSONS & TAYLOR

BLOCK, State Road Street, next door to the Bank, are engaged in this business and have the only complete set of abstract books in the county, which have been made at much expense and much hard labor. These books which were commenced in '79, include UNITED STATES and STATE tract and survey books and comprise 44 volumes. These abstract books were originated and compiled by Mr. Taylor, and are of an improved system, and show all the transactions and all the recorded transfers of every section, sub-division and fractional part thereof, and every piece of land conveyed by deed in any shape or manner in NEWAYGO COUNTY. The abstracts of every foot of land in the county are so arranged by this improved system that they can be referred to at a moment's notice. In fact these books are a perfect history of title to every foot of land in the county up to date.

Mr. TAYLOR held the position of REGISTER OF DEEDS in this county for six years, which gave him valuable knowledge pertaining to abstracting and to the real estate of NEWAYGO COUNTY. He came to this county in '74, and was elected REGISTER OF DEEDS, Jan. 1st, '79 continuing till '85, giving entire satisfaction to the people. As a businessman his character is unimpeachable. On the 1st, of last May he took as a partner Mr. FRANK STANDISH, a young man who has been known here from boyhood and who has the esteem and respect of this community as one of our rising young businessmen. In connection with their abstract of title business, this firm is also interested in

REAL ESTATE AND LOANS

and have for sale desirable village and county property, improved and unimproved lands in this and other counties which they will sell at a bargain, on easy payments. As they have the agency for the INTER-STATE REALTY and ABSTRACT CO., they are in a position to buy or sell lands anywhere in the United States. They have several desirable houses to rent in NEWAYGO and also pay particular attention to buying and selling property for non-residents. They also loan money on real estate security. This firm also makes a specialty of perfecting titles, and are so situated that they can do this work at less expense to themselves and to their patrons than any other firm in the county.

The characters of both these gentlemen during their residence in NEWAYGO has been marked with honor and integrity and no fairer men to do business with coin be found anywhere. Mr. TAYLOR is now Treasurer of the BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOCIATION of this town.

That the taste for personal adornment is an expression of human existence and that the art of making jewelry was the first at which mankind arrived is evident from the immense stores of jewelry and trinkets taken from the tombs and ruined cities of the EGYPTIANS, and ASSYRIANS, the BABYLONIANS and other ancient nations. Among these branches of scientific and mechanical work, and strictly in connection with which, great things have been accomplished during the present generation is the manufacture of watches and jewelry, and AMERICA now has the reputation of producing the most complete time-piece in existence. As a commercial interest of necessity and luxury the trade in watches and jewelry has grown to immense proportions, and it is estimated that over one hundred million dollars changes hands annually in this traffic in AMERICA. The most extensive dealer in watches in NEWAYGO COUNTY is FREDERICK JACOBI whose establishment is located on State Road street. Mr. JACOBI is a fit illustration of what energy, enterprise and good business qualifications will accomplish. His success in business has been phenomenal, and he has set an example that other young men just starting out in business life would do well to follow. Living here from boyhood, he at the age of 14 years entered the employ of EDWARD PINE to learn watchmaker's trade, February 15, 1880, where he remained till '82, then went into the jewelry store of L.B EATON of GRAND RAPIDS, remaining there till July 5, '83, when he returned to NEWAYGO and opened his present store on a limited scale. By attending strictly to business, carrying first-class goods, and doing good work, his business rapidly increased till today he has one of the largest and best selected stocks of watches and jewelry in NORTHERN MICHIGAN, and he has gained the confidence and patronage of the best trade in the county It has become well known that when a person buys an article at this popular store it will be found as represented. Mr. JACOBI pays particular attention to

REPAIRING WATCHES AND

and as a scientific workman he has gained the reputation of being one of the best in the state, and any article left at his store for repairs will be found perfectly executed. His bench trade has become the largest in this section. The show-cases are brilliant with Watches and Jewelry, and examining the

LADIES' AND GENTS' WATCHES, first we see from the solid gold elaborately engraver cases to the plainer silver and nickel cases. In filled cases there is the BOSS, LADD, DEUBER, and FAHY makes. All the leading movements are carried, a specialty being made of the ELGIN, which are known as the most accurate timekeepers made. A large assortment of solid gold and plated necklaces, vest and neck chains in new and attractive styles are next seen, and an attractive feature of the stock is a line of GENUINE DIAMONDS, some of them of the finest water. These goods comprise full sets, lace pins, solitaire and cluster finger rings, shirt studs and ear-rings, elegantly mounted. In less costly goods there are

LADIES SETS, LACE, EMBLEM AND

SCARF PINS

with cameo, onyx, rubies and other stones, in the latest style of mountings, sleeve and collar buttons are shown in great variety and novelties are seen in lace pins, collar and sleeve buttons with chain attachments so fashionable now.

THE BRACELETS

come in chains, bands and coils, some of them in Roman gold, curiously designed. Probably the largest stock of

FINGER RINGS

carried in NORTHERN MICHIGAN is here shown, ranging from the plain and engraver band to those set with turquoise, pearls, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, garnets, tiger eye, cameo, onyx and other precious gems, A large stock of seal rings for gents is also on sale. Now turning from this brilliant array of personal adornment we take a look at the

SILVER AND PLATED WARE.

Here are full tea and dinner sets, cake baskets, table and pickle castors, syrup cups pitchers, napkin rings, curd receivers vases, berry dishes, spoons, knives and forks unique in design and perfect in workmanship. The flat ware comes from ROGERS BROS. & CO., and the hollowware from the MERIDEN, DORBY and the MIDDLETON CO's. noted factories, which is sufficient evidence of their superior merit. Only triple plated ware is carried by Mr. JACOBI. In sterling silver REED & BARTON's goods are handled. A case containing LEROY W. FAIRCHILD's gold pens, pencils and holders is made an attractive feature. These are standard goods. A line of eyeglasses and spectacles contain superior lens, and any eyesight can be fitted. Optical goods are made a specialty.

THE STOCK OF CLOCKS

comprise from the tiny mantel and student's clock to the solid walnut clocks, are mostly of the celebrated NEW HAVEN makes, which are warranted correct timers. Some of the SETH THOMAS clocks are also on sale. All kinds of MUSICAL MERCHANDISE, such as violins, guitars, banjos, flutes, accordians, etc., are kept, together with violin, guitar and banjo strings. On pricing the goods carried we find they are offered at lower prices than dealers in other places are charging for the same kinds, while the stock presents a freshness in all departments. The store is provided with a large burglar and fireproof safe, where the goods of customers are kept nights.

He makes a specialty of manufacturing jewelry, and any odd design in rings, emblem or other pins are made. He is possessed of rare ingenuity, and has invented and patented some attachments to watches, which are now in actual use by leading factories.

Although but only about 22 years of age, the proprietor of this store has built up and maintained a business that is an honor to himself and a credit to NEWAYGO, and he stands in the front ranks among the active businessmen of NORTHERN MICHIGAN.

Lumbermen's Supplies

The grocery trade in the United States is an interest whose exhibited figures form the largest in commerce. It is largely of foreign products, and therefore is not the creator of any economic interest; but while an officiating minister to our enjoyments it is an absolute necessity; therefore in the very nature of things becomes a controlling commercial industry. Groceries form the broadest base, for legitimate operations outside of dry goods in the field of trade. One of the most extensive and best known houses of this class in Newaygo County is that of

S. D. THOMPSON located on State Road Street. During the past 17 years it has been familiar to the people. Mr. THOMPSON the proprietor is a strictly self-made man. He came here a poor boy in 1852 working his way into business. After a time he became employed by the NEWAYGO COMPANY, which position he held for several years as a trusted and valuable employee. In '71 he commenced business for himself, opening a grocery store, since which time his trade has steadily increased year after year.

THE BUILDING

which he owns and uses as a store is 22x70 feet, two stories and cellar; adjoining is the warehouse 20x22 filled with a surplus stock, in the rear of the main building are sheds 120 feet in length. The land extends through from State Road to Wood Streets, and facing the last named street is a neat residence, which Mr. THOMPSON owns and rents to other parties. A large and well selected stock of groceries, lumbermen's supplies, crockery and glass is carried; also salt, lime, cement, plaster, brick and tile. Commencing in the main sales room we find that

EIGHT BRANDS OF TEAS are carried, ranging in price at from 20 to 70 cents per pound, a leader being made of a 50 cent straight uncolored Japan tea. whose peculiarly delicate flavor, strength and fine drawing qualities have made it a favorite among tea drinkers, and the result has been large sales. Fifteen chests of this tea have just been received direct from the importers. For years this house has made a specialty of fine teas. Both ROASTED AND GREEN COFFEES

are handled, and besides Bell, Conrad & Co's. Mocha and Java coffees, which are noted everywhere, there is the HoneyBee, J. H. Thompson & Co's. coffee of Detroit, Old Government Java, African Java Rie, Mocha and other brands in bulk together with Arbuckle's, McLaughlin's Bell, Conrad & Co's., and Shell & Craig's package coffees.

SUGAR OF ALL KINDS from the best white pulverized and granulated to the common brown are in stock. New Orleans, Puerto Rico, Golden Drip & straight sugar molasses and syrups for cooking and table use are kept, and in BAKING POWDERS leading brands in bulk and can are offered. A specialty is also made of pure spices and flavoring extracts, prominent among them being Conrad & Co's. cultivated spices. An unusually large stock of

CANNED AND BOTTLED GOODS is seen, comprising California and eastern fruits, Jellies, Jams, Vegetables, salmon, sardines imported chow-chow, table sauces and relishes. These goods are from packing houses that have attained a noted reputation for placing upon the market only the best goods.

THE DRIED AND PRESERVED FRUITS are raisins, dates, figs, prunes, currants, cherries evaporated and dried apples and peaches Fresh oranges, lemons, peaches and apples are also on sale. In

FABINACEOUS GOODS there are sage, pearl barley, cracked wheat, rolled oats, rice, tapioca, vermicelli and other articles for pudding and soups.

FAMILY FLOUR The well known flour from KRITZER'S mills, which is so well liked by housewives, is on sale with other brands.

SMOKED AND DRIED MEATS, salt pork, hams, shoulders and bacon, and salt fish are seen in abundance, and farm produce and fresh vegetables are bought and sold; a speciality is also made of

LUMBERMEN'S SUPPLIES and anything in the way of provisions used in the camp can be had here. Honey, maple sugar and the celebrated ASHLAND cheese are also offered customers. Also SEARS Grand Rapids crackers and sweet goods.

LAUNDRY SOAPS.

The housekeeper has been well provided for in this direction, for here are 40 kinds of soaps embracing all the standard makes; also starch, blueing willow and wooden ware.

CIGARS AND TOBACCO,

the "user of the weed" has not been forgotten for 13 kinds of plug, 7 kinds of fine cut chewing, and 15 kinds of smoking tobacco, prominent among them being the "OLD ABE" smoking tobacco, put up expressly for Mr. THOMPSON'S customers and sold at 20 cents per pound, this tobacco is giving general satisfaction. Twenty-five brands of 5 and 10 cent cigars are also seen.

FINE CONFECTIONERY.

The showcases disclose a tempting array of fine French and plain confectionery, and there are also all kinds of nuts. The peanuts that are roasted in the store are bought 15 sacks at a time. Ascending to the second floor we see that the front room is devoted to

Here we find decorated dinner and tea sets, and plain white iron stone china, which are warranted not to check or craze off by use. The glassware comes in sets and single pieces, frosted, plain and figured, in new patterns, and in lamps there is from the parlor to the hand lamp. The back room of this floor is also used for a wareroom for package goods.

Corn, salt, lime, cement, plaster, brick and tile are also largely dealt in.

The goods are bought in large quantities and sold at bottom prices. The groceries come from OLNEY, SHIELDS & CO., and LEMON, HOOPS & PETERS wholesalers of GRAND RAPIDS, the meats from ARMOUR of CHICAGO, and the GRAND RAPIDS PACKING CO., and the crockery from JENNESS, MC CURDY & CO. of DETROIT. Mr. THOMPSON has quite an extensive jobbing as well as retail trade, and while handling only the best goods he makes it a point to strike the key-note figure of the trade on low prices and the store is known as one of our solid commercial interests.

A fine flowing well in front of the store supplies water to the store and the residence in the rear through a system of pipes.

The Book and Stationery trade is well represented by GEORGE E. TAYLOR & CO., whose store was established in '84, and is located in the brick building erected by Mr. TAYLOR. A large and well selected stock of school books, school and teachers supplies, pens, pencils, inks, blank, account and memorandum books, scratch pads, letter and note paper, envelopes, etc. In food for the mind there are

WORKS OF PROSE AND POETRY

from the pens of noted authors, which are offered at popular prices. A general line of notices are also carried, and in wall paper we see from the fine gilt and embossed to commoner kinds.

The great improvement made in the manufacture of flour during the past few years has been brought about by advanced ideas in milling, and the wonderful improvement made in mill machinery. Probably there is no kind of machinery that has been improved more than that used in flouring mills of today. A first class mill in any place is of direct benefit to both townsman and farmer. NEWAYGO is favored in having located here one of the best mills in northern MICHIGAN. We refer to

THE NEWAYGO MILLS,

CHARLES C. KRITZER, Manager. This mill is a landmark of business interests here, and is the oldest mill in this section of the state. It was built in 1853, and first run by J.A. BROOKS. In 1863 the late HENRY KRITZER and HENRY LOOMIS rented and ran it one year when Mr. LOOMIS died and Mr. KRITZER rented it another year, then purchased the property, and since that time enlarged the building, and year after year made new improvements till it is now one of the most complete mills in NORTHERN MICHIGAN. In 1885 the mill was overhauled, remodeled and at large expense supplied with the Latest and best machinery for manufacturing the roller process flour, which is now taking the lead all over the land. After Mr. KRITZER's death, which occured in March '87, his son, CHARLES C. KRITZER, became its manager, and recently made still more decided improvements. Purchasing additional water rights on BROOKS CREEK, where the mill is located, he tore out the old-fashioned flume and put in its place 100 feet of steel tubing, 25 inches in diameter, which gives a fall of water 55 feet. An arched brick tailrace has also been built, and an improved LEFFEL 20-inch turbine wheel of 112 horse power has been added, which propels the machinery in the mill.

THE MAIN BUILDING

is 40x50 feet, four stories and basement with an additional 19x40 feet, two stories and basement. The best material has been used in the construction of the mill, and commencing with

THE MACHINERY we find first the turbine wheel is located 40 feet below the grinding floor, and in the basement of the mill is located a No. 2 EUREKA smutter for cleaning wheat and a No. 2 EUREKA smutter for buckwheat; a PRINCE dust collector for taking dust from the rolls, the line shafting, and the elevators which start from the ground floor. Ascending to the first floor proper we find located here five double sets of ALLIS' smooth chilled corrugated and porcelain rolls, two run of stone - one for middling and one for buckwheat - a MONITOR feed grinder with a capacity for grinding 40 bushels of grain per hour; a No. 2 BARNARD & LEE separator, a SILVER CREEK flour packer and four sets of scales, one of which is a hopper scale. On the second floor there are four ALLIS scalpers, a corn meal bolt, flour chest, and bins with a storage capacity for 8,000 bushels of wheat. The third floor is provided with three No. 2 GEO. T. SMITH purifiers, a EUREKA brush machine, a CRANSON's buckwheat huller, six 16-feet reel chests, two buckwheat reel chests, and a large bran storage bin. On the fourth floor is located a GRAY and a SILVER CREEK centrifugal rolls, two SILVER CREEK bran dusters, four cyclone dust collectors, a MAGNETIC

SEPARATOR, and the heads of the different elevators. Thus it will be seen that the mill is equipped with the most improved machinery. In short no pains or expense has been spared to make it perfect in every respect.

THE MILLS' PRODUCT

The mill has a capacity for manufacturing 125 barrels of flour per day. Both a merchant and exchange business is done and three grades of flour are made "CROWN PRINCE," which is a straight grade; "STANDARD PATENT" and "WHITE LILY." The CROWN PRINCE is made a leader, and the excellency of this flour has made it a favorite everywhere, for it is superior to the general run of flour. It makes light, sweet, wholesome bread, and for pastry is unexcelled. The high standard of the products of the mill is largely due to the efforts of Mr. L. H. TUBBS, the head miller, who has had 20 years experience in milling, and has kept apace with the times in the scientific advancement of milling. This mill also makes a specialty of the "RISING SUN" buckwheat flour, the excellency of which has made it popular wherever introduced.

THE ROLLER PROCESS

By the use of the roller process the wheat first noes to the separator, which relieves it of all impurities, then passes to the smut machine, which scours it from dust and all fibrous matter that adheres to the kernel in its natural state, passing on to the brush machine it is polished in a thorough manner and then passes to the corrugated break rolls and is given five reproductions- the middling and flour being separated at each reproduction - the middling going to the separating reels, then pass to three purifiers and t en are reduced on stone and smooth rolls, and lastly bolted off. Passing through this improved machinery the flour is consequently a pure and nutritious article, a great improvement over the old system of milling, and it is conceded by competent judges that 22 pounds more bread can be made from a barrel of roller flour than by a barrel of that made on the old-fashioned mill-stones.

Mr. KRITZER has also re-built the elevators at CASNOVIA, which is run by steam and has a capacity of 10,000 bushels. This affords a good market for wheat, as the highest market price is paid for the same. During the present year this mill has bought and consumed 75,000 bushels of wheat.

Mr. CHARLES KRITZER, the manager of the mill, is a young man of enterprise and sterling integrity, and pays personal attention to the business his father so ably conducted during his lifetime. He is a fit person to perpetuate an interest that is one of the monuments of the actual manufacturing industries of this county, and he may well feel proud of a mill that is producing as fine a grade of flour as can be found in MICHIGAN.

America is noted for its extensive banking facilities. Private, National and savings banks are represented, all doing their share to promote prosperity and trade, and all having their peculiar features of excellence. A sound and conservatively managed bank is of benefit to the commercial, manufacturing and agricultural community, facilitating the ordinary course of business, acting as a guardian and safeguard for deposits, furnishing exchange, etc. The sound standing of a bank is the best evidence of the thrift of the town where it is located.

Many persons wrongly suppose the National and State banks furnish greater security for depositors than a private bank. Such is not the case, however, for while the holders of the bills issued by National banks are protected by the deposit of Government bonds to secure their circulation, depositors are not protected except to the amount of stock. In private banking the individual members of the firm are personally liable for every dollar they are worth. As a reminder of the reliability of the commercial interests of NEWAYGO the BANK of WEBBER & HATCH, located on State Road Street. The proprietors of this bank have by a judicious and conservative, though just administration of its affairs from the inception of the business to the present time perused an unbroken career of prosperity, with a steady and substantial increase of the business. It has always presented a solid front and undisputed credit, which has secured to it the unrestricted confidence of its correspondents and depositors. The salient point in its management has been the careful judgment shown in every financial move it has made, which looked not to temporary applause, but to permanent effect, its policy being to keep its business entirely within its control and its resources available for any emergency, realizing that prudent conservatism in banking is the great balance wheel which keeps the whole commercial machinery in good working order.

THE BANK was established April 1, 1884. The firm has ample means to conduct their banking business. Mr. WEBBER is one of solid businessmen of IONIA COUNTY and has been interested in banking for 30 years. Mr. M. F. HATCH, who is also the cashier and had the management here since it was founded, has had 12 years' experience in banking, and his practical business habits and unimpeachable character has gained for him the confidence of our businessmen. The bank has the deposits of this town and county, has discounted 4,000 pieces of paper, and made 2,800 collections since it was founded. Its losses have been comparatively nothing.

A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS

is transacted with promptness and fidelity, no outside issues being dealt in, such as real estate or insurance. Foreign and American exchanges hi bought and sold, and it discounts negotiable paper, receives deposits payable at sight or specified time, makes collections at accessible points and sells drafts on any place in the UNITED STATES. Its New York City correspondent is the NINTH NATIONAL BANK, and its Grand Rapids correspondent is the FOURTH NATIONAL BANK of Grand Rapids. SECURITY FOR FUNDS

A special feature of the bank's stronghold is a large vault with walls two feet thick and foundation of solid masonry extending from the ground to the first floor. Within this vault is one of the DETROIT SAFE CO's. fire and burglar proof safes made of alternate layers of steel and iron welded together and held with conical screws. Inside the safe proper is a solid steel chest. The walls of the safe are nearly a foot thick and it has a time lock. Thus the books and money of the bank are kept secure.

In conclusion we will say that it is safe to assert that there is no similar establishment in this section of MICHIGAN which enjoys to a greater extent the esteem and confidence of its large list of depositors and of the people generally. It is of direct benefit to NEWAYGO, and well deserves the prominent position it occupies among the solid financial institutions of this county

Everybody is familiar with the fact that AMERICA produces marble, and granite, but that they are superior to foreign productions is not generally known. Such, however is true, as they are better adapted to the elements of this climate, and the better grades will not crumble, chip off and discolor as foreign marbles and granites do.

Geologists claim that granite is the oldest of all rocks, and consider it to be of igneous origin, which was once in a melted condition, and has burst through and heaved up masses of stratified sedimentary beds. In ABERDENSHIRE SCOTH granite is obtained the prevailing color, being red and gray of different shades and it is said that over a million tons are annually quarried there. The mineral constitution of this rock consists of a mixture of feldspar and mica, with the addition of homeblend. Some of the oldest monuments in EGYPT are from the quarries in SYENNE. The prominent dealer in marble and granite in this county

G. W. RULL, proprietor of the NEWAYGO MARBLE WORKS, located on State Road Street. Mr. RULL established his business one year ago last spring, and his sales have steadily increased. He came to this county in 1851, and was engaged in lumbering and farming up to the time he became interested in his present business, hence his acquaintance with the public has been an extended one, and his fair and upright dealing has gained their confidence. He has in his employ Mr. FRED A. GOLDSBOROUGH. One of the best marble-cutter in NORTHERN MICHIGAN, and w ho is an artist possessed of superior skill and many original ideas, which are disclosed, in the fine work he is turning out. Mr. RULL deals direct with the leading quarries of this country, thereby saving the profits of middlemen, which he gives his customers the benefits of by selling at corresponding low rates. He handles all kinds of foreign and AMERICAN marble and makes

ANY KIND OF MONUMENTS OR HEAD STONES desired, from the imposing shaft to the modest tablet. The execution of this work is particularly noticeable, from the graceful proportion to the artistic carving of bud, leaf and lettering. Mr. RULL keeps up with the latest designs, and has on hand a large number of photographs of different designs of monuments and headstones so that customers can select any style of work desired.

Among the monuments and headstones put up in different cemeteries is the JOHN O'BRIEN monument which stands in the NEWBURY or NORTH cemetery of ENSLEY TOWNSHIP and which is the largest and finest piece of work of the kind in the county. SCOTCH and AMERICAN marble and granite monuments and head stones of all kinds are seen, and in the shop we noticed some fine work, much of it being already ordered.

In prices Mr. RULL competes with any other firm in the State for the same quality of work, and is bound not to be undersold. He employs no agent, but does his own soliciting and is therefore enabled to do his work at low price. He also deals in OHIO sandstone and makes a specialty of cemetery curbing and furnishings.

There is not a fairer man to do business with in the county, and those who wish anything in the way of monuments or headstones will consult their own interests by calling at this establishment. NEWAYGO COUNTY is now supplied with a first-class marble factory, with a man at its head who is well known to our people as honorable and upright in his business transactions.

A special feature of the Republican again this week is a continuation of the history of our town's development and business interests, which were commenced last week, and which will be of interest to even those who do not live here.

The extent and resources of professions, trades and manufacturing, which have direct bearing with the community, do not always come prominently before the notice of the people, nor is their character clearly understood. We therefore have undertaken the task of showing them up in their right sense, and in so doing have aimed to truthfully represent them. The well-known names of our business firms are a guarantee of the liberal manner with which they conduct their business.

NEWAYGO's excellent location, splendid water privileges and other facilities make her one of the most advantageous points in NORTHERN MICHIGAN for manufacturing purposes, and our citizens need only to foster and encourage such enterprises in order to make this one of the important manufacturing points of the State.

For the sportsman she also offers inducements, for the streams surrounding the town abound in trout and other fish. OAKLAND BEACH, located but a short distance from the village, is destined in the near future to be a noted summer resort. The right kind of men is interested in the development of that place, and it is already becoming known abroad as a desirable place to spend the summer months.

We publish sketches this week relating to our churches and public schools, and again issue a large extra edition of the REPUBLICAN.

NEWAYGO'S CHURCHES

The M.E. CHURCH was the first of that denomination organized in NEWAYGO or NEWAYGOCOUNTY. The MUSKEGON CIRCUIT, embracing NEWAYGO, was organized in 52, and NEWAYGO charge first designated in '57. The membership of the church grew slowly, but in '60 money was raised to build the church, and Rev. THOMAS B. GRANGER was installed as the first pastor. There were but nine members at that time. J. T. RANDOLPH, JOHN MORSE, P.C. SPONNER, HENRY and WM. LOOMIS were the trustees.

The church now has a membership of 45 and a Sunday School whose enrollment is 60. The present pastor is Rev. JOHN BUELL who is an earnest worker, and is well liked by the members of the church. Services are held every Sunday morning and evening, and an urgent invitation is extended to all to attend.

THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH society was organized Nov. 8, 1855, and EDMUND LAMB, JAMES M. STRYKER, SAVELL WOOD, E. P. CHAPIN, E. L. GRAY, ASHLEY B. FURMAN and JOHN H. STANDISH were its first trustees. The church building was the first erected here and was ready for occupying the following winter. Its cost was $3,000. The first pastor was Rev. Mr. LUCAS.

In 1883 the church was destroyed by fire and in 1884 a new church was erected which was visited by the fire fiend again in March '87, and totally destroyed. The same year the society built their present fine brick edifice at a cost of $3,000. It is one of the best churches in NORTHERN MICHIGAN.

The CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETY has always been a strong one here. The present pastor is Rev. WM. BURGESS, who is doing good work, and has the esteem and respect of his large congregation. An interesting Sunday School has 75 scholars. Services are held every Sunday morning and evening and a cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend. The membership of the church is now about 50.

ST. MARK'S P. E. MISSION was organized in 1875. The first pastor was Rev. M. MORRIS. In 1883 the society erected their present brick church building which cost about $3, 000. The number of communicants is about 30. Rev. Dr. CAMPBELL FAIR, Pastor of ST. MARK'S CHURCH, Grand Rapids occupies the pulpit every alternate week the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening of each month.

The church had an indebtedness of S500 incurred by its erection, which recently was removed by ST. MARK'S Church of GRAND RAPIDS, and Rev. Dr. FAIR assuming it. There is now being put in the church a furnace, which will warm the building nicely. In the near future a bell tower will be built. The Warden is E. S. BENNETT, Mrs. C. H. DARENS, clerk; J. H. SIMMONS, treasurer.

There is a Sunday School with an enrollment of 50 scholars. The church society which was very small in the start, has increased in numbers, and is now in a prosperous condition, which is largely due to the efforts of the ladies, who have aided in various ways to promote its prosperity.

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

Newaygo Public Schools

MICHIGAN has the largest school fund of any State in the Union, and it is not without reason that her public schools have reached a high state of excellency. It has become generally understood that to be successful in business or social life one must have an education, and the youth of our land are not slow to realize this fact and are taking advantage of the excellent facilities offered them by our superior free school system. NEWAYGO is keeping pace with other towns of her size in the State, and her PUBLIC SCHOOLS have become the pride of the place, offering inducements for the aspirations of the most ambitious scholar.

At an early day interest was taken in establishing a school. The first school was taught in NEWAYGO in 1853 in a board shanty with crude benches for seats, which stood on the site of the present public square, opposite where the Congregational CHURCH is now located. The teacher was a Miss SAGE and there were less than a dozen scholars in attendance.

As years crept along advancement has been made, till now we have one of the best-graded schools in any place of this size in MICHIGAN.

In '63 the present school building was erected at a cost of $5,000. Its size has become insufficient, however, to accommodate the increase of pupils, and now an addition is being built.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

is as follows: JOHN PITTWOOD,

Director; JAMES H. EDWARDS, Moderator; CHAS. C. KRITZER, Assessor;

DANIEL E. SOPER, EDWIN O. SHAW.

THE TEACHERS are: S. T. MORRIS, Principal; Mrs. DELIA C. BROOKS, Grammar department; Miss ANNA SACKETT, Second Primary, Miss SUSIE BURCH, First Primary, vacant.

The course of study embraces 12 years, three years being spent in each department. All the common English branches are taught, and particular attention is given to reading, spelling, writing and commercial law.

Credit is due to Prof. MORRIS for the flourishing condition of our schools at the present time. He is an excellent educator and a first-class disciplinarian. The assistant teachers are also worthy of much credit. Both Principal and teachers have worked with a commendable will for the advancement of scholars, and the scholars have rewarded their efforts by rapid advancement in studies. Much more than the usual interest has been taken by pupils during the past two years, and NEWAYGO can now boast of as good schools as any of her sister towns.

A word to parents will not be out of place here: See to it that your children attend school regularly, and take an active interest in their progression. All are invited to visit the schools whenever they choose. With the hearty cooperation of parents the teachers are encouraged, and the result is that better schools are taught and steady advancement made.

Al! Active Business Career

In the preparation of these articles it is not our object to gratify the vanity of any men or class of men, but simply to give a statement of facts concerning those who form the "hone and sinew" of our growing town. Without such, a resume would be incomplete and unsatisfactory, and fail to fulfill the ends for which it was intended.

The ability, character and standing of the professional men in any town has much to do with its prosperity, and none in this class stand higher in the estimation of the people that he who makes the legal profession an honor to himself and a credit to the town in which he resides. Among the prominent lawyers of NORTHERN MICHIGAN may be mentioned HONE. L. GRAY, whose office is located in his own building on State Road Street. Mr. GRAY's life from boyhood has been devoted to the study of letters and law. He was born in TROY, RENNSELAER CO., N.Y., and at the age of seven years he with his parents moved to PENFIELD, CALHOUN CO., MICH. In '44 the family moved to Grand Rapids, MICH, where Mr. GRAY resided till '54. In early years he received his instruction in the ordinary branches of English Literature and science in the public schools. He attended the ACADEMY then under the management of Rev. ADDISON BALLARD, and after under FRANKLIN EVERETT. Later he entered what was then known as the branch of the MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, at KALAMAZOO, MICH., where he remained one year. Arriving at the age of 17 years, he commenced reading law in the office of J. T. HOLMES, of Grand Rapids, and in '54 was admitted to the bar. In '54 he moved to NEWAYGO, and commenced the practice of law. He was the first lawyer practicing in NEWAYGO COUNTY who had been admitted to the bar. He at once became interested in the development of NEWAYGO and NEWAYGO COUNTY. In 1854 he was appointed County Treasurer, and the same fall was elected PROSECUTING ATTORNEY and CIRCUIT COURT COMMISSIONER, holding these offices in '55,6. Continuing the practice of law his business increased steadily.

In 1863 Mr. GRAY took several contracts to build state roads, and built the road running from the north line of NEWAYGO COUNTY to within eight miles of GRAND RAPIDS, also the road leading from this village to BRIDGETON, and in company with D. McCELLAN built several miles of road leading towards BIG RAPIDS and eight miles of the road from BIG RAPIDS to CEDAR SPRINGS. He also built the state road 16 miles north of STANTON in ISABELLA COUNTY. The last of these contracts were finished in '69, when Mr. GRAY had completed nearly 150 miles of roads.

In 1870 Mr. GRAY was chosen and elected a member of the HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES from this district which was composed of NEWAYGO, MECOSTA, OSCEOLA, LAKE and OCEANA COUNTIES, ably representing his district and doing good work. In 1872 he was elected to the State Senate, filling with honor this important position, for he proved to be no drone. He was the father of the first law for taxing land grants. The bill was passed, became a law and was sustained by the U. S. Supreme Court. Thus the bill for taxing railroad lands which had hitherto been exempted was made one of the most satisfactory laws to the masses.

In 1874 Mr. GRAY was re-elected to the SENATE and was appointed chairman of the Judiciary committee in '75, again showing his ability as a statesman. During his official career he was recognized as one of the leaders in the SENATE.

Mr. GRAY has always been actively interested in affairs pertaining to the growth of NEWAYGO, and was a prime mover in securing the railroad through this place. Years ago he purchased 600 acres of farming and pine lands in this county and has now one of the finest farms in the county, 220 acres of which is improved. This farm is located in BEAVER TOWNSHIP, and this year he harvested 250 tons of baled hay, which is of first-class quality. He is one of the principal stock-holders in the NEWAYGO MANUFACTURING CO's brick and tile factory, and is also the owner of extensive farming lands in DAKOTA and other western points. He does a

GENERAL LAW PRACTICE and his legal career in NEWAYGO county is one of which he need not be ashamed. As a reasoner he is practical and philosophical and as an advocate clear and concise. He is a hard student and keeps himself well posted on matters pertaining to the law. Taking a position among the leading lawyers of NORTHERN MICHIGAN, he is well and favorably known.

Throughout the domain of eatables which seem to serve as an incentive to bring back the sated and cloyed appetite, we always find the cater of first-class meats to be an important ally to produce this result. The trade brings to its successful prosecution special experience and an appreciation of the wants of the public. The house of which we mention in this article is one that has steadily advanced its character as reliable, resting wholly upon the principle of selling goods according to property representation. It is that of located two doors west of THOMPSON's grocery store, State Road Street, and has been in successful operation during the past two years. Well known to the townsman and farmer, by fair dealing Mr. DREW has built up a large trade. Mr. DREW attends to the business of the market, and his son FRANK, is the buyer, and is known as one of the best judges of stock in the county. Mr. DREW makes it a point to select the best stock, and having a class of customers to service, who want first-class meats, he caters successfully to their demands.

Mr. DREW came to NEWAYGO eight years ago and during a period of six years he had charge of the NEWAYGO CO's market, where he made many friends. He has had an experience of 25 years as butcher.

THE MARKET BUILDING is 50 feet deep, and the sales room in front is well fitted up and on the counter is one of TURNBULL's scales which are conceded to be the most accurate meat scales made. Besides there is a platform scale. Off the sales room is a large refrigerator built on scientific principles, which keeps the meats cool, dry and sweet in warm weather, and in the rear of this apartment is the work-room, provided with necessary appurtenances. A noticeable feature of the whole establishment is its cleanliness, every part and everything in and about the market being kept scrupulously neat and tidy.

THE MEATS

All kinds of fresh meats are on sale, such as beef, veal, mutton, lamb, pork, etc., and it has become generally know that if a person wants a fine roast, leg of mutton, pocket of veal, juicy steak, veal cutlet, chop of any kind, fresh pork or boiling piece it can be had at this popular market. BOLOGNA, SAUSAGE, HEADCHEESE and Poultry are kept on sale. The sausage and bologna, which he sells, are first-class. He also keeps on sale CORN BEEF, SALT PORK, hams, shoulders and bacon, and makes a specialty of pure lard and tallow. HIDES AND PELTS ARE BOUGHT and the highest market price is paid for the same, which affords a good market for the farmer, who has this class of goods to besides a well selected stock of canned fruits, salmon, sardines, prepared mustard in bulk, compressed yeast, etc., fresh oysters and fresh fish, are kept in their seasons. Fresh bread, buns, rolls, cakes, cookies and doughnuts are here a large sale. NEWAYGO now has a market, which is supplied with a variety of first-class meats, and Mr. DREW has demonstrated the fact that he can supply the people of this town and surrounding country in the face of competition from other towns. His permanent and increasing patronage has been gained by attention to the wants, large and small, of the trade that seeks his market. Good weights and honest dealing is his motto, and the child is dealt with as carefully as the grown patron. In commercial circles here he stands well.

The growth and development of all towns and cities is largely due to the development of all its resources. To any center which creates the distributing point for supplies in bulk there is always drawn enterprise, capital and all things equal, success. One can defer the purchase of a new article of wearing apparel, or in fact anything else but those entering into consumption of food. Of course the retail houses of the country are the sources of supply which the masses must depend on.

There are good grocery houses to be found in all towns of any size, and in speaking of such we make reference to the house of RICHARD SURPLICE, located on State Road Street. Mr. SURPLICE is well known in this community. He came here in 1867 and opened a saloon, and in '74 he added groceries to his stock. The frame building which he owned and occupied for many years was situated on the site of his present commodious brick block. During the fire of April, '83, it was burned, and Mr. SURPLICE immediately after commenced the erection of his present building, which he completed and moved into in the fall of the same year. This is one of the best business blocks in NEWAYGO. It is built of brick and is 45x60 feet, two stories and basement. On the first floor there are two salesrooms, one used as a grocery and the other as a saloon. A staircase leads from the main street to the second floors, which are used as dwelling apartments of the proprietor and his family, and are well finished. The ceilings on the first floor are 14 feet high. The basement is divided by a wall and has a floor of cement, which makes it dry and cool. In this basement is a flowing well of water and pipes lead from it to the first and second floors, which supplies the whole building with pure water. A barn and other outhouses are conveniently located in the rear of the building. THE STOCK OF GROCERIES is of the best, and besides all the different grades of sugars there are syrups, molasses and pure spices, baking powder in bulk and can, and in GREEN AND ROASTED COFFEES we notice the best JAVA, MOCHA, RIO and other kinds in bulk. Also ARBUCKLES' and LYON's package coffees.

THE TEAS range in price from 25 to 50 cents per pound, and a specialty is made of a 50 cent, JAPAN tea that is conceded to be superior to most teas sold at this price. A large assortment of CANNED FRUITS is seen, together with vegetables and table sauces, salmon, cove oysters, sardines, etc. Raisins, figs, dates, prunes, currants, and fresh oranges and lemons are on sale. Also salt pork; and in LAUNDRY SOAPS all the leading kinds are kept, including DINGMAN's, KIRK's full line, and PROCTOR & GAMBLE's celebrated makes so well known everywhere. Starch and blueing different kinds are also kept. A specialty is made of TOBACCO AND CIGARS, and in fine-cut chewing there is dark and light HIAWATHA, MULE EAR, SWEET RUSSETT and ROSE LEAF; in plug,

CLIMAX, SPEAR HEAD, SPLENDID, HORSESHOE, BUSTER, "J.T." and CORNER STONE. The smoking tobaccos comprise BANNER, DURHAM, GOLD BLOCK, HUB, ALLIGATOR, YELLOW JACKET, and other brands. Choice cigars are also carried, and a line of confectionery discloses many different kinds. A large invoice of pipes, tobacco boxes, pouches and smokers' articles generally is seen.

FISHING TACKLE

of all kinds is also made a specialty, and sportsmen will find this store headquarters for that kind of goods.

Mr. SURPLICE has made it a point to handle first-class groceries and to sell them at living prices, and as a businessman he is well known throughout this county.

In modern times the ingenuity of man has kept pace with the greater capabilities of use for which the horse has proved to be adapted, as may be seen in the production of varieties of harness specially adapted to the performance of the work required, with ease to the animals, and distributing the strain of the load over those parts best calculated to receive it Year after year improvements have been made in the construction of harness and horse-furnishing goods till today this industry takes a decided position among advanced manufacturing interests. A harness of 50 years ago and out of today with its patent buckles, easy pads and other improved arrangements, would contrast strangely, and serves to show the advanced ingenuity of man. The European harness is clumsy and ungraceful and does not possess the merit of American work. Visiting the harness shop of GEORGE KING, on State Road Street brought about this summarizing, and examining the goods manufactured by him. Mr. KING came to NEWAYGO in 1866 and engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes. Later he added harness making, and fifteen years ago also engaged in the sewing machine trade. He has always taken an active interest in affairs pertaining to the town and has held offices of public trust with satisfaction to the people, being councilman seven years, one of the village trustees, deputy sheriff, constable, and is now village marshal and county coroner. He has met with severe reverses in business, having been burned out, losing almost everything, but with energy he has persevered and again established his business and is recognized as one of the reliable businessmen of NEWAYGO.

ANYTHING IN THE WAY OF

A HARNESS

is made by him, from the light carriage or track to the heavy farm or draft harness. The best oak tanned leather is used in all the work, and the harnesses are all hand-made.

THE LIGHT HARNESS

are trimmed in gilt, rubber, nickel or any other kind of trimmings desired and a noticeable feature of this work is tee first-class workmanship, which reflects credit on the skill of the maker.

THE HEAVY HARNESS are provided with every improvement that will give ease, comfort and help to the horse, and excellent workmanship makes them strong and durable. The light double harness range at from S25 to S50, light single from $10 to $25 and heavy double from $20 to $40 HORSE-FURNISHING GOODS of all kinds are on sale, such as blankets, dusters, nets, bridles, halters, collars, whips, boots, toe weights, harness oils and blackings, etc. Added to this stock are TRUNKS AND TRAVELING BAGS, and here one can get from the fine large traveling trunk with modern interior arrangements to the common packing trunk or valise.

We need not speak further of the excellency of Mr. King's harness, for farmers and horsemen of this county have had occasion to use them and know of their superior merit. The stock throughout is offered at bottom prices and will be found as represented.

SEWING MACHINES

During the past 15 years Mr. KING has been interested in the sale of sewing machines, and while he handles all the standard kinds, he makes a specialty of the NEW AMERICAN, which is one of the simplest, most durable, and lightest running sewing machines made. It is perfectly adjusted and adapted to a great range of work, hence for manufacturing or family sewing has no superior. It requires but little skill of management and all its wearing parts are casehardened and constructed of the best material. Among its noted improvements is an arrangement to regulate the length of stitch so as to change while operating the machine to the original number of stitches per inch. Also its capacity to sew light or heavy fabrics without changing the tension, and its large capacity under the arm. While its self-adjusted and graduated tension is positive in its working and under perfect control of the operator, it is in all points including the shuttle self-threading, and its needle is self-setting. The shuttle keeps its place against the race by an easy oscillating motion, and its tension device is easily regulated. The bobbin can be wound without running the machine, while the shuttle and feed levers are well balanced, both working on a central pivot, which permits great speed. The presser-bar has a long, hard steel guide which gives steadiness to the presser-foot, and the feed is strong and positive in its double motion. Sewing machine needles and oil are also on sale.

GEORGE KING

A short time after the close of the Civil War George King landed in Newaygo and opened a shoe store. He did a large business employing several shoemakers at custom work, and enjoying a good trade. The general fire of 1883 swept his store away and he was a heavy loser. He rebuilt and opened a harness shop, which he conducted for several years. Within the past year he sold the store and stock since which time he has not been actively engaged in business. At the present time he is Highway Commissioner of Brooks Township.

Good clothing is one of the necessities of every day life. A few years ago it was not very easy to purchase good ready-made clothing. But with the advancement made in manufacturing, the ready-made clothing business has kept apace. Until about the year 1865 the sale of ready-made clothing was confined to a very small volume. The goods handled were made of poor material, badly cut and in style and finish bore no comparison to the productions of today. Merchant tailoring has also been elevated to a standard of excellence. The grocery trade has kept its position among the staple industries. In connection with all these lines of goods we refer to the establishment of DAVID MILLARD, located on State Road Street, for it is one of the oldest business houses of NEWAYGO. Mr. MILLARD came here in 1860, and for three years was sawyer in the NEWAYGO CO's sawmill. In '64 he engaged in lumbering, continuing till '65 then opened a grocery and meat market. After eight years he discontinued the meat business and in '81 he added clothing to his grocery stock, which he makes the main issue today.

THE STOCK OF CLOTHING embraces from the fine cutaway suits in diagonal, the business suits with sackcoats and composed of the most fashionable cloth of foreign and American manufacture, to the commoner garments of workingmen. Also a line of pants of different styles. These suits, cut in the latest style, fit the form perfectly, and the excellent workmanship, is a commendable feature. A line of youth's, boy's and children's clothing is also carried.

A MERCHANT TAILORING

DEPARTMENT

is run in connection and a line of piece goods is handled, embracing line worsteds, diagonals and partings. The selections are well made, and in pant cloths we see American and foreign importations in stripes and checks. A large line of samples is also kept composed of the latest styles of Foreign and American fabrics for suits, pants and overcoats, and a customer can select any style desired and it will be furnished on 36 hours notice. Mr. FRED RODE is the tailor, and has had 40 years experience in the business. He is a good cutter and a first-class tailor, and enjoys a good trade from FREMONT, CASNOVIA and other adjoining towns in connection with the home patronage.

THE FURNISHING GOODS stock is replete with the latest novelties in scarves, ties and neckwear, shirts, collars, cuffs, gloves, handkerchiefs, hosiery, light and heavy weight underwear, sleeve and collar buttons, scarf pins and other articles used in making up a gent's toilet. A specialty is made of lumberman's supplies, such as heavy woolen shirts, mackinaws jackets, pants, flannel and heavy underwear, knit socks, knit yarn and buckskin mittens, and other goods of this class, Gent's Fine Shoes are also carried, in both congress and lace. The fine KANGAROO sewed shoes, which Mr. MILLARD is offering at $5, are sold for $6 by dealers in other places. They are well made and in fit and style cannot be surpassed by any other makes. The best leather is used in their construction. Now turning to the Grocery Stock, we find it fresh and well arranged, teas, coffees, sugars, canned goods, and other articles used in the culinary department of the household are kept in variety. In the showcases are kept a good assortment of confectionery and cigars.

The goods in all departments are kept fresh and saleable by constant replenishment, and no cleaner stock can be found in NEWAYGO. Mr. MILLARD's long experience in business here has given him a knowledge of that class of goods demanded in this community, and he makes it a rule to handle only the best and to sell the same at popular prices, which has had a tendency to secure new customers while retaining old ones. He is recognized as one of the most reliable businessmen in this place, and his extended acquaintance with the people of this county, has made his store and name familiarly known in connection with NEWAYGO's business interests. His fall and winter stock of clothing will be of the best quality and as usual will be sold at the lowest prices.