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VOLUME XXXIX LOWELL, MICHIGAN. THURSDAY. AUGUST 20. IS31 NO. 13
LOWELL WOMAN FIASCO MARKS Compromise? Yes! But for the $70,000 BRIDGE Juit Folks Now DROUTH CAUSES DIES FOLLOWING LAST SESSION County as a Whole IS FART OF NEW ti HARD PROBLEM Having met defeat at the hands of both the rural supervib- CRASH OF CARS SUPERVISORS ors and the courts in their attempt to saddle upon the county COUNTY FLAN FOR OFFICIALS 40% of the cost of the proposed N. Division project, it will now be in order for the city manager of Grand Rapids, eith- MRS. BELLE HODGES, 77. SUS- CITY SIDE SPRINGS RUSE AF- STATE WILL PAY HALF OF er directly or through his emissarieti on the city commission, LOWELL MUNICIPAL PLANT COST OF COOK BRIDGE—2:>- TAINED FRACTURES OF PEL- TER FACING DEFEAT ON DI- to come forward fawningly and in the "interests of harmony" PUSHED TO CAPACITY TO VIS. ARM AND RIBS IN COL- VISION AVE., OPENING PRO- propose a "compromise" to the rural supervisors on the N. MILE HIGHWAY ACROSS SUPPLY PRESENT NEEDS- LISION AT JUNCTION OF JECT-SPECIAL SESSION IS Division project. TOWNSHIPS OF LOWELL, DEMAND IS GROWING FOR The Ledger has enough confidence in the soundness of the US-16 and M-K6. CALLED FOR AUG. 23. CASCADE, PARIS. WYOMING. MORE POWER. rural supervisors of Kent county to feel that they will not fall for any such proposition should it be presented. A collision of aulos at the junc- Facing defeat on the Division- The Kent County Road Com- The village of Lowell is facing Uon of US-16 and M-66 about 7 av. opening project city members There are some thingM that do not permit of compromise mission has taken over the 3.4 one of its hardest problems—that o'clock Monday morning resulted of the board of supervisors and in our humble judgment the N. Division project as spon- miles of Cook bridge road as a of supplying suflicient electric "Alfalfa Bill" Muriy. Govcinoi in injuries to Mrs. Belle Hodges, brought the session to an ubrupt part of the county highway sys- Alphomo thinki he it Mill king of power to meet the increasing de- of Oklahoma, jumpi to fame by shut- sored by City Mgr. Welsh is one of them. age 77, which resulted in her close Thursday afternoon with a tem. and thereby started work on Spain, bat the Spanish disagree with mands of local industries and ting down oil wetli to prevent over- Here's a proposition calling for the espenditure of two. death on Wednesday evening. ruling by Prosecutor Bartel Jonk- another unit of an inter-county him. Ht's living in London and wai home owners. production and making interstate toll Mrs. Hodges was in company man that the adjourned session thirds of a million dollara, one-half of which sum would highway from western Kent mapped while calling a tan Difficulties in connection with bridges free. with Miss Marian Bushnell, a opening Wednesday morning was have to be paid out on the start for the purchase of ramshac- county to Portland. the problem have been greatly The stretch of road in question Lowell school teacher, at the tipie illegal. kle, run-down property, on the sale of which Grand Rapids augmented because of the contin- City members realizing the Di- starts at the Whitneyville road a ued dry weather, which has made of the accident. Miss Bushnell was real estate men would wax fat to the tune of perhaps $75,000 driving from the south on a re- vision av. project was lost as a short distance north of Whitney- it impossible to maintain a suffi- turn trip from the Alto creamery, two-thirds vote is required to in commissions. vilie and runs straight west to cient water head at the new dam. and as she was crossing US-10 JLeclger authorize it, asked that the prose- Mr. Welsh's claim that the project would prove a great the Bowen-Caledonia road. On KENT COUNTY The Deisel engine at the plant it is the Cook bridge over the collided with an east-bound car cutor be called in to give an opin- boon to Grand Rapids labor car. hardly be borne out in the in the village is being operated ion on a vital matter. Thornapple river, an engineer- continuously night and day as an driven by Robert A. Thompson, light of the above fact. Furthermore, after deducting the of Cascade township. With Mr. Cn tries Prosecutor Jonkman ruled that ing project in which the state is auxiliary to the water power Thompson were his father, G. A. no adjourned session of a former thousands of dollars that would have to be spent for cement sharing. FARM BUREAU plant. Thompson and brother. G. E. regular session may be held after and other materials to be used, the amount left to go for ac- The bridge is to be a 200-foot When the new dam was com- structure with two spans, and Thompson. Being a Collection of Var« the date of a subsequent regular tual labor would not be worth sneezinx at. The claim that pleted a year ago it was thought session. The adjourned session plans are reported by Otto S. that sulficient water head could As the cars collided. Mrs. Hod- ioua Topic* of Local and a thousand men would be put to work on this job is ridicu- ges was thrown into the back of June 23 is thereby declared il-l I less, engineer of the road com- MUSTER DAY be maintained ot supply present Ganiral InUroat lous. About two-thirds of them would have to be water boys seat of the Bushnell car. She legal as well as the two daysj mission. to be practically com- and increased future require- was carried into one of the gas Aug. 12 and 13. Both sessions | for the other one-third. pleted in the state bridge engi- NN,.4vi7Pii PIP\I ri#nri>« rn ments for a long period of time neers office. The cost of the ^RkAMZLD FARM GROli S TO stations on the corner and medic- The three fiends who brutally were considered as adjournments The improvement o| N. Di vision avt from an aesthetic stand- to come, but the continued drouth murdered four young people near from the rogular April 14 session. bridge is to be $70,000. of which j JOIN IN NATIONWIDE OB is dealing a hard blow to that al aid summoned from Lowell, point may be a desirable thing for the city of Grand Rapids, Dr. Altland and Dr. Shepard re- Ypsilanli last week will be fed, If all members signed a waiver] the state will pay half. The coun- hope. but to accomplish it by saddling a goodly portion of the cost SERVANCE — PROMISES TO sponding to the call. Prelimin- warmed, clothed and entertained on the question of a call for a ty's share already is in the Cook Industries Expanding special session the present meet- on the county at large should not be considered. bridge fund, having been set BE ONE OF THE BIG EVENTS ary examination revealed Mrs. for the rest of their natural lives The King Milling Co., is adding ing might be declared legal, the aside for this purpose. Hodges had sustained a fracture by the taxpayers of Michigan at a The Ledger believes in harmony in the board of supervis- OF THE YEAR. another 100 hp. motor to take cost of upwards of $05,000. prosecutor stated, but the city' Construction of the bridge is of the pelvic bone. She was later ors, but it docs not believe in harmony that has to he piirrh "PARAGRAPHICALLY SPEAKING'* Henry's exile only lasted about ten days, when a wire to the Lumbar THE STORY OF A FRIENDSHIP, lUlnl WMtb«f| Ch« Dwell Ccdflcr deputy sherifT announced the re- CanMitl By Ralph E. Shannon, Trade Analyst, covery of the stolen horses in fSSm HOYT'S KORNER Rain, PUbmI and illto Solo THE LOWELL (MICH.) LEDGER snd ALTO SOLO. THl RfiDAY. AUGUST 20, 1931 THREE Publisher of the Journal, Washington, Iowa. Kansas and the capture of thc cul- Bulldart' Hardware and Builden' Supplia NERVE, INTRIGUE AND INTER- prit. PuMUhad In Inlarail ol Low*!! and Vlelnlt- Edltad br M. D. Hoyt. ••••< Publislu'd every Thursday morning at 210 We have always noticed when business Durins Henry's isolation Frank East Main Street, Lowell, Michigan. Entered who had learned to make as well Vol.1 Thunday. Aufuil 10. I»3I This and That Lowell Items sails along sinooinlv, merchants everywhere as take "practical jokes" got a No. II st Postoflice al Lowell, Michigan, as Second are prone to advertise. But when the going ESTING EARLY-DAY INCIDENTS great kick out of telling him about SPECIAL The old darkey was shuf- From Around of25, 30 and Class Matter. gets rough, most business men tighten up on what big rewards were olTered "Where did you gel that Celebrating Colgate's for his capture and it was onlv fling out of the doctor's olfice, parasol?" Saturday, August 20th the publicity. after Henry's father had been when he w-as called down for "A gift from Sister." SUCCESS the Old Town 35 Years Ago R. G. JEFFERIES Youth EnvlBlon* the Future— not paying his bill: "Pay for Lily Picnic O/or/f/ea over one nighl that the tables "But you said you had no 125th Anniversary Editor and Publisher If there ever has been a time for construc- Ago the Part were turned. Then Henry told what?" he asked thc doctor. sisters." "For the advice I just gave Lewis IMiillips was in Lansing Packages 20c Auk- 9 r.nd 10. 1906—2.') Years Ago 1931 Member of tive advertising, it's right now. Economy is Frank that he didn't realize that "Well, that's what it says Our Succeta it not meatured by our profitt alone. FREE—A large 25c tube of he was liable to be arrested and you." "Well, I'se not gwine on Ihe handle." Monday. George Giles, well known busi- COLGATE'S TOOTH Mirhifran Press AMOciation the watchword, certainly. But when your BY BERT a QUICK sent lo prison if it ever became to take youah advice, Sub." Yourt it io, or nearly to, meatured. Miss Marion Bushnell spent H. C. SCOTT ness man. died. PASTE with your purchase of any one of these car hits the mini road, it is no economy to (Continued from last week.) gathered her skirts about her known that he had harbored a Mbggie working a cross Sunday in Ann Arbor. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Young famous toiletries: Subscription Rates Payable in Advance: word puzzle asked Jiggs what Home of Good Home- celebrated their fiftieth wedding shut oil' tlie gas. Preface to Chap. III. waist which she fastened and fugitive, and so went the battle The home merdhant has the Mr. and Mrs. Jack Manning at- Year f2.U0; Six months. $1.00. of wits. same interest in the prosper- was a female sheep. Jiggs If, however, through careful service, we can help our patrons to a greater Made Candies anniversary. The slory of the nttemnled with the caution to me lo "hang tended the Ionia fair Monday. Colgate's Ribbon Dental Cream ..2:ic In those days there lived in ity of the community as you told her 'ewe' and got the Monte Peters, 12 years old, was Three niunths, 50c; Single Copies 5c. You will note we say "constructive" ad- horse trade in the previous chap- on tight," she took the mare by Success or Prosperity our return will be most gratifying. Miss Ann Allhaus Is'vlslling her Palm Olive Shaving ( ream ..lie the bit and we started across the that neighborhood several fami- have. The outside merchant elcctric iron on his dome. drowned at Cascade. ter followed my allusion to the sister, Mrs. F. W. Welsh, in De- Colgate's Rapid Shave Cream ..35c vertising. We had a long talk with a cer- lies where gathered at times in- has no interest in our com- Born, in Vergennes, to Mr. and The Lowell Ledger, established June, professional iockeys and hang river, slowly, all Ihe while netting Are you treating yourself to all of the many benefits to be derived from troit. tain business man the other day who spent terested friends to participate in munity at all, except lo Ihe If you buy home materials Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Charles spent Mrs. Garret Downes. a girl. Palm Olive Shave Lotion ..'•Oc 1893. by Frank M. Johnson; The Alto Solo, about traders. Charles Morse Ihe mare's nose and talking to spiritualistic seances; frequently, extent that he can wring a at home and there is any- this sound banking connection? If not, you alone are the loser. Mrs. Florence Baker, of the Soo Sunday in Ionia. Mrs. Edmund Lee visiting rel- Colfrale'n Afler Shave $3,500 for advertising in 1030. That is, h( was not of Unit type; he was a quiot her. The thunder was peal- . .Ms established January, 1904. Consolidated noted mediums w-ould come, and few profits nut of it. Which thing wrong, you can get has been a guest of Mrs. Harry Jaek Peekham and Baymoml atives in Lockport, N. Y. called it advertising. horsemnn in every sense of the ing and rolling and the lightning Palm Olive Shampoo ..50c there would be quite large meet- Is the more likely to go out Holland. Borgerson are spending a few Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. Unvrenee. June, 1917. term. The Morse family were was shooting across the sky, fork- hold of the merchant at once Cheoklnn Aooounts Savings Aooounte Vaseline Hair Tonic ..40c ings. B. N. Goodsell was quite a of his way to please you? and get things adjusted. Not Miss Olga Huzar and Mrs. Al- days at Sutton's Bay. daughters. Clara and Ariel, and always highly respected in this ing and Hashing, but Ihe rain was Hut when he submitted his figures, we spasmodic with the wind coming leader and as Frank Gell's shop The common sense answer so easy if you are dealing Safety Deposit Boxes-Modern to Ihe minute bert Both attended church al Miss Libble l^iwrenee went to Or any 50c, 75c or $1.00 purchase of Colxale oi Palm ADVERTISING RATES community. B. K. Q. Mrs. Phil S Krum returned Sun- was quite a hangout, many ex- will not lead you an Inch out Parnell Sunday. Brantford, Out., for a visit with Olive item. DISPLAY MATTER—30c per col. inch. found that $1,100 had been invested in trad- in more and more frequent gusts. with a stranger at a distance. Buslnessi Personsl and Investment Service day from a week's visit with rela- ing stamps and $300 in program space and Chapter III. Slowly she led the mare, now in periences were there recited. of the way of your greatest Worth thinking about. Ask Mr. and Mrs. Harold Otzman, of tives In (irand Bapids. relatives. (Advertisers uslntf 6 inches or more weekly on Frank was invited on many oc- profit. Banking Reference Mrs. Elmer Slocum (nee Gladys • It was not until we had reached Ihe water to her knees, then Ihe fellow who has had Pontine, spent Saturdav evening Mr. and Mrs. Claude Thorne yearly orders, 25c per col. inch. other miscellany that should have been casions, but had never attended E. Rolf of Lowell) died In Grand the Baptist church that mother through a hole where she would trouble. with Miss Abby Odell. and family were Sunday guests "ISLAND SQUARES"—75c each issue. charged to "donations." slop and feel with her fool until one day a medium arrived Bapids. alloweil the mare to go faster Two Scotchmen had a bet You are welcome at the Mrs. B. J. Chase and two chil- of relatives in Big Bapids. Austin Coons accepted a posi- W. C. Hartman WANT ADS—1 cent per word with minimum for a shallow passage. When and Frank's friends urqed him lo be paid by Ihe one who Hum her spritely walk. She had ig — dren. of Traverse City, are visit- Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Bedell tion as operator at Ihe Grand charge of 25 cents. half way over she again to attend. He consented ami caught the find flsh, and one Phone 38 215 W. Main St. An advertising budget should not be load- kept up a constant talking to her finish dinner, little Willie ex- ing Mrs. Grace Gibson. spent Thursday In Charlotte Trunk station. Ed. Niles having stopped and brought out an- when evening came Mr. Good- went lo fishing without bait, CARD OF THANKS—10c per line. ed with special discounts and contributions. in a quiet soothing tone and now claimed: "Mama, he doesn't." Mrs. II. C. Scott and Mrs. Loyal with the former's parents. gone to Detroit. that the road ahead was clear other lump of sugar, and as she sell slopped and Frank ac- while the other would not "Doesn't what. Dearie?" OBITUARIES—No charge for 150 words. Above That business man invested only $1.00 in LOWELL STATE BANK Rlckner visited the Gelz farm John Borgerson. Balph Hughes Mrs. Bae (Malcolm) Murphy, walled for a moment after, the companied him lo the meeting. pull in his line when he had that and for poetry 10 cents per line. she let the mare assume her nat- "Doesn't drink like a fish, near Holland Monday. photographer, died. >e»4»»ee4eee*eeee»eeee*< 'M M MM M»Meee»ee' constructive advertising, as we view the mat- ural trotting stride, only curbing mare stretched out her neck and It was all strange to Frank and a bite. like Daddy said he did." and son John are spending a few C. H. Runclmsn President Miss Marion Bushnell spent G. H. L'glow was called to An additional charge will be made on readers, ter, and |1,800 was none too much in his her by Ihe most gentle tightening drank. From then on the trip was his understanding of language days at Arnold lake fishing. classified, cards of thanks and obituaries F. II. Bwarthout Cashier Friday and Saturday at Clarks- North Branch bv the death of his particular case. of rein and by word of mouth. continuous, the buck-board came and customs was none too keen. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krum, of if charged. up into the road and after adjust- Afler several demonstrations by D. A. Wlngeler Ass't. Csshier ville with her parents. Grand Bapids, were week-end mother. On Ihe corner by the new A marriage license was issued A New Revolutionary Type of Melbodist church was a group ing her skirts mother climbed In 'the medium. Frank was asked if HOYT LUMBER CO. Mrs. David Flanagan is spend- guests of Mrs. Ella Jakeway. Another form of advertising waste is the and In a short time we were at he wished to converse with any ing ii few days with her son, Or- to Charles L. Krafl and Mrs. BELONGS TO THE FARMER of boys—one rather tall ami "Evarythlng To Build Anythlnt" eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeestMeeeee Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Alley, of our destination. of his departed friends, and he de- ville Austin at Logan lake. Lillian Booth, both of Lowell. haphazard, spasmodic schedule. In the dark, who in after years was Otsego, spent the week-end with W. S. Benson, of Dubuque, la- Vacuum Cleaner The small town belongs to the farmer. It paper this week, out the next. A big splurge destined to perfect the tele- Henry Richards and his father cided to talk with his father. Phono 1S-F2 Lo trail, Mich. Miss Dora Jane Thomas is Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holland. had just finished Ihe chores and Finally the contact was made and visited at the Tate and Eaton exists mainly, if not entirely to serve him. It phono in general use by the eeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesMeeeeMeeeeeeee spending the week with Miss Mrs. Lee Axford and baby, of today, then silence for three months. That were on their way from Ihe barn through the medium he asked homes. This new Singer Vacuum Cleaner built by Bell Telephone Co., up to Ihe Edith Allhaus in Vergennes. Detroit, are visiting her parents. is the place he goes for a loaf of bread or a kind of advertising has never paid anybody. with milk pails in each hand as various questions and then he in- E. J. Booth returned from a birth of Ihe present automatic. Miss Harriet Wenger, of Grand Mr. and Mrs. John Borgerson. the famous Singer Sewing Machine Co. loan at the bank. It is there, usually, that we drove in In the yard. George quired about how- his father's bad two years' sojourn in California. On beyond at Ihe foot of Peck's EAST LOWELL were Centennial guests of Mrs. Rapids, spent a few days last he attends a lodge meeting or a chicken pie Richards sat his pails on Ihe leg was getting along, to which Misses Marion and Norma Ash- The steady pull, concentrating Ihe plan hill, coming from the river was Emma Hubbel. Air-Minded week with Miss Mhry Both. ley spent last week in Lansing!Aug. 8 and 15, 1901—30 Years Ago FIVE DISTINCTIVE FEATURES another group a little older, one ground and hurried to where he was informed that all ills and The Jeffery families were in supper. If the farmer never wanted a loaf around one central idea, is the publicity pre- We lender our sympathies lo Mr. and Mrs. pat Murphy, of with their aunt Mrs. James Crane. Ledger correspondents enjoyed of whom as years nassed invent- mother was tying the mare to a troubles left when he departed Lansing last Sunday visiting rel- of bread or a chicken pie supper there would the bereaved ones of Joe Qilboe Wayne, were Sunday guests of a program and picnic supper al scription that brings home the bacon. ed the Burroughs adding machine. hitching post, as Ellen came from from this life. Frank jumped up atives. INCE it was necenary for the Governor Mr. and Mrs. James Loomis. of 1. The "Air Brush" air currents that not be any town. There might be a filling and exclaimed, "Is't 'ter 'ol man who was buried in Dupee ceme- Mt. and Mrs. Harry Holland. Flint, are spending the week with the home of Editor Johnson. Farther on we passed a man on her kitchen, both asking excited- Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Hubbel vis- tery here. to land hii plane in a pasture lot some S Russell and Lawrence Maxson Mrs. E. Molllll attended the sweep surface of rug. station and a hot dog stand for the conven- foot, following the by-path, rath- ly what had happened to bring us ted?" to which he was answered ited their children in Grand the lalter's father, Frank Tay- And when we mention "central idea." we Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Filkins had folks have awakened to the fact that i n national convention of photo- er small of stature, his light red- there at that hour. In as few- by a defensive question, "Why Rapids and Lansing last week. and Nelson Menges spent Sunday lor. ience of travelers, but it would not be a are ready to argue with you that an idea is sixteen for dinner Sunday to wel- graphers in Detroit. 2. Two speeds—moderate suction for brown hair hanging to his shoul- words as possible, after entering yes, isn't he?" "Vel he didn't vas order to be an outstanding, up-and-go- In (irand Haven and Holland. Miss Ethel Borgerson and two town. Time was, in the days of mud roads Buth Putnam had a lady friend come her on her home coming. Archie Knapp severed his con- much more important than the merchandise ders in waves. Mis name was M. the house, she told them and be- der last ledder 1 ged from 'em!" come back with her from Detroit Mrs. Annie Dennie, of Grand lady friends are enjoying a motor light work and powerful suction for lween so,w 5ht nskt (, ror Sorry to hear of the death of getting town we do need an airport. nection with the Grand Trunk and plow-horse travel that we were more or you are selling. B. Kerekes, a carriage painteruniuivi, ' ' ' Henry Mother's wet skirls, shoes and Bapids, was a dinner guest of trip through Canada and New and they and Mrs. Putnam went Mrs. Joe Goodsell, of Lake Odes- city oflice. Miss Lizzie Rowland less bound to the small village nearby. Now and an artist with thIhe guiguitart . Af- Ju»t" he entered the room. Ellen, stockings were replaced by some Mrs. C. Coulter last Thursday. York. deep cleaning. lo Lake Michigan and Holland sa. She was formerly of Low- But let's come down to earth, remember- succeeded him. we can lake it or leave it. If we choose, we ter he had become well along in dry-eyed, stood with her hand belonging, to Ellen, and the storm Friday. ell. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, of Mrs. George Litell and son Bob, Let's consider the lumber business for ex- resting on the back of a chair, her had proved a mere gesture as we The five year old son of Mr. can truck our grain and stock to a city, and years, il was brought out that he L. D. Warner's company have MV. and Mrs. Isaac Filkins and ing that Grand Bapids were Sunday guests of Creston, Ohio, are visiting her 3. Light in weight, easy to cany, easy ample. As a lumberman you might pos- face white and staring apparent- started on our homeward journey and Mrs. A. Bibble died. had been a Hungarian patriot, at returned to their several homes. Will Filkins attended the Good- of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Fallas. sister, Mrs. P. C. Peekham and we can go to the city for our clothes, food sibly be able to interest us in remodeling ly inlo space. Henry's father through Fallasburg and by the Miss Kale Stone, of Chicago, to guide. one time private secretary lo The Hansons were in Green- sell funeral at Lake Odessa last Rep. D. G. Look was a guest ov- family. and entertainment. We hold the power of dropped intp a chair and steadily way of the Keenc church, thus Look's is Ready for Sohool visiting old Lowell friends. our home, but not in a thousand years could Louis Kossuth, fleeing from his ville recently to attend Dane ser- Thursday er the week-end of (Jeorge Getz stroked his beard. Henry came avoiding Ihe ford. (.See foot note.) Mrs. Ed. Kiel nd son Edward William G. MUrphy was united 4. Handles more air at higher speed, life and death over the little local town. If you make us want to buy shingles and two- mother country an'exiie. vices. J. N. HubbemiDDeli waw-ass givegi\ n a sur- at Lakewood Farms near Holland. called on their daughter and sis- in marrioge to Sophia H. Waters, As we turned north on thc over to mother and as had always Thc black mare seemed to have Mrs. Ella Vanderwall and Mrs. Opening Aug. 31 we neglect it, it must surely starve to death, by-fours. prise Monday night, it being hi* Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Wingeier and ter. Mrs. Lloyd Dunn, in Ionia of Hastings. cleaning with greater efficiency. county line road,-we met a one- been his custom kissed her and spent some of her energy and was Emery Bichardson, of Bradley, for il has no means of self-support. A few hjirthdayi '* . Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Both enjoyed Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler Hull giv- lorse wagon loaded with brick, asked her what had happened? satisfied lo take a steady gait all which may seem early, but a full week va- a picnic dinner at Morrison lake Mr. and Mrs. Claude Francisco, en a farewell reception by mem- 5. Floating nozzle, self-adjusting cleans small towns have so died, but that most of We asked a carpenter the other day how ust turning into thc road from She placed both hands on his the way to the village. Nearly a them remain show we still want them. shoulders and in a broken voice mile north on the county line cation in the Spring won't be so bad. Sunday. of Grand Bapids. were Sunday bers of the Epworlh League of many new houses would be built in our town Helmer's brickyard. On the the M. E. church, before their de- in out-of-way places. Rubber bump- wagon beside the driver sat a said: "Henry, look Aunt Jane road we met father with the barn Mrs. William Wachterhauser guests of Mr. and Mrs. George We may pretend to think lightly of that in 1931. He answered, "Not more than one Kingdom. parture for Montana. youngster of my age. Bed hair, straight in the eyes, tell me truth- man. He got into the buck-board Those extra thick tablets and note book WALTER J. KROPF. spent a few days last week with er protects walls and furniture. town but still we want a location for our or two, and maybe not that many." And fully, did you take anybody's with us and told mother that the her sister, Mrs. E. E. Hotchin, at Miss Verna Brown, of Owos- Biley Jones, Grallan township stub nose, freckled faced Peddy fillers are at Look's. Painstaking Secretary of Ihe pioneer, died at the age of 79 churches, lodges and high schools. We when we asked him why, he said. "We Graham, one of the most famous horses, or know about anybody sheriffs wouldn't be going out lo Li using. so, visited her uncle and aunt. Sold on easy payment plan, only $5.00 down still want a place close at hand where we can stealing any horses in Kansas'? the Richard's farm until next day, Lowell Centennial. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Charles part of years. have more houses now than we need." present day architects, senior Mr. and Mrs. Gerritt Brink, of Otice Post and Balph McDiar- find a doctor, druggist, a veterinarian, a ball member of the firm of Graiham. Don't answer me, Henry, unless as some of Ihe "boys" had called Grand Bapids, were Sunday eve- last week. and as low as $3.00 per menth. it is with the whole truth. I knww an jmpromptu political meeting lo LOOK'S DRUG STORE mid went to Buffalo to spend a of twine or a plowshare. The sort of mer- Which is correct, such as they are. But Anderson and Probst, designer of ning guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Bedell you didn't, Henry, but you must which both were invited, Alexander. week. Call us for a demonstration in your home. chants we find in our town are the sort we the $25,000,000 postofUce building Remember When spent the week-end with the Bert and Floyd Covert left for come into our town and try to rent a modern now under construction in Chi- tell me so." and that the officers were, when POULTRY LOWELL, MICH. lalter's aunt. Mrs. Thompson at Jim Malone, of Wayne, after he left, being taken the rounds the North Dakota harvest fields. support with our patronage. If we make a home. It can't be done. cago. Strange how one UUle Henry's mother came forward, spending two weeks with Mr. Muskegon. her face white, and placing her of the saloons and introduced to I was born and raised in Ver- Charles Marsh, former Lowell policy of dealing only with the man who incident of minor importance and Mrs. Harry Holland, returned Mr. and Mrs. J. Schaeffer and the infiuental politicians of the We have a wonderful assortment of $1.00 Fountain genne.s. My parents were Ches- boy, died in Grand Ledge. sometimes shapes the destiny of arm about her son's neck she laid home Sunday. Ix)well Schaeffer. of (Mare, were ROTH & BREZ1NA carries a goodly assortment of dependable Certainly the stage seems to be all set for her cheek against his and said in village. ter and Jane H. Church. I at- Mrs. C. M. Devendorf arrived one's life. Pent—fully guaranteed. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. articles he will stay in business and prosper, a campaign on modernization. And that a low dull tone of voice, "Dearie, It was after eleven o'clock tended school in a little red Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Kittell and from California for a visit with FURNITURE Ernest Graham was one of five family, of Troy, N. V., were week- Wm. van Vorst. old-time friends. and as he prospers he will naturally offer campaign should be shared in by all the of us boys who were suspended ou have always said that you when we drove in and found school house •% of a mile east. lave never told me a lie. Tell us much excitement over the news eesMseeeMMiiiseeeeeeeeeeseieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Just a narrow wagon road with end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Misses Doris Conant, Maxine Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Winegar W. A, Roth, Licented Mortician belter assortments and better senice. So lumbermen, the furniture man, the electric- from school at thc same time. It Wachterhouser. Worden, Louise and Cora Byder went to Toledo where Mr. Wine- was necessary to go to the mod- the truth, Henry dear, if you of thc burning of the city of Chi- WANTED! trees and brush right up to the Ambulance and Funeral Service with the kind of lawyers, of doctors and den- ian, and every other line in town, because all are spending a week at a cottage gar accepted a position with the never do again, tell us." cago. DEATH OF JOSEPH GILROE track. I have seen wild deer Mr. and Mrs. Earl McKinnie, of tists. In a city farmers may not have much erator, which ofllce on the school at Crooked lake. Ohio and Michigan Paper com- Store Phone 500 Night Phone 330 would benefit. board was held by Robert Gra- It was too much for her and (Foote note.)—Several years Will call at your door and pay and at one time saw two bear in Oak Park, III., were dinner guests influence on ihe character of business and Henry caught hor in his arms as later this mare bolted at this spot the woods, not very far from our of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Both Mrs. Fred Malcolm and daugh- pany. ham. Ernest's father, and offer an Mrs. J. II. Covert went lo For- his father jumped up from his and ran half way across Flat Stiles Beaily Shop Joseph Gilboe, for many years house. Indians were often at Thursday night. ter Abby spent Friday with Mrs. professional men, but in the little town pat- All that vast field is wide open, and yet we apology for our refraction, which resident of Boston township, estville. Ont., lo visit her mother, chair. They placed her on a river on a jam of pine logs. our place. Later I have seen a G. A. Plumb and Mrs. Dale Mor- ronage is the confronting influence. The of course would be accepted with CASH passed away August 12 in Kala- Mr. and Mrs. Seigel and baby, who was 82 years old. find lumbermen still selling lumber, furni- couch and in a short time with long string of Indians with their gan in Grand Bapids. CARD OF THANKS Bapids. and Leonard Barton, of a lecture, and then we were mazoo al the age of 7G years, 5 of Grand Bapids, were Sunday little town is more than a convenience for ture men still selling furniture, and clothing mother working over her she re- larltne Permanent Wive pontes loaded with baskets of all River Road were Sunday visitors granted permission lo return to AncUnt Roman Brldga months and 12 days. Burial look evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Sarah Pletcher and grand- Aug. 14. 189fi—35 Years Ago buying every day supplies. It is more than men selling clothes. And what is still worse, vived. Until then mother's ques- sizes, coming down the road, one Wilbur Pen nock. son, Kenneth Pletcher, spent a I wish to express my sincere of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Easterbrook. school. Four of us returned, The Fabrician bridge lo Home Is $4.00 place in McBride cemetery Aug- tion had remained unanswered, behind the other in true Indian few days lasl week in Grand Mrs. John Speckman of Grand thanks and appreciation to my Gladys Kinyon spent Tuesday a first-aid station in case of a broken leg or newspapermen selling ads! but Mr. Graham being a brick • stone bridge Joining Aesculapiua ust 14. Mrs. John Wejsheimer and but Henrv now taking his moth- A. M. SMITH CO. • f or two waves, $7.00 file, to trade baskets for flour, Bapids with relatives. Rapids (nee Lura Hatch of Low- friends and relatives, also Ihe nighl with her grandmother ami a broken binder. It is the community cen- layer by trade seemed to think island with the left bank of the Mr. Gilboe was born in Ponliac, children returned to Grand Bap- er's hand he placed it over his pork or corn. They never asked ID died. South Lowell Ladies Aid and Sun- aunt. Mrs. Myrtle Burch and Mrs. Ernest should learn to lay brick, Tiber, built In 62 B. d, by LUCIUP March 2, 1855. His first wife ids Friday atfer visiting Mrs. Lee Axford. of Detroit, spent ter where social life of the farm people finds Let's all face about, what do you say, and heart and kneeling beside the J. Ca Chaterdon, Local Mgn you to buy—it was always "how Ix)well was visited by the worst day school for the beautiful llow- Guy Slocum.. and as he was then buikiing the Fabricius. It is the only brldgt was Eliza Hornbrook, to whom Herman Ter Kurst. Sunday with his wife and baby its most natural and most potent expression. sell IDEAS, exclusively. couch he raised his right hand swap um." electric, wind and rain storm of ers sent me during my illness in Mr. and Mrs. Joe Green and three-story block adjoining the built in Rome during tbe Rouiun Junior Wivt he was married in June, 1885. Af- Paul Wachterhouser, of Indian- at the home of her parents, Mr. and said, "Mommee, in your Lowell was a very small.village its history. Blodgett hospital, also for the baby spent Friday evening ol the The casual contacts of people mingling with store now occupied by R. I). Stock- period which has lasted to our day. Phone 6-F 2-1 Lowell ter her death he was married to apolis, I ml., is spending a week and Mrs. John Borgerson. presence, before father. Aunt $3.00 at that time, but it was our trad- Mr. Parrolt, of South Lowell, letters and cards sent me. Ed. Easterbrook home. one another as they go about their errands ing, he placed his son under the It Is known to modern Romans ai> Mrs. Dora Hood on August 7, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miss Dorothy Verburg returned NOTES AND COMMENTS Jane and God, 1 swear I know ing place, as Ihere was no other lied at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Katie Hesche. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Slocum and are what bind a community with a character supervision of Vet Brower, who the I'onte del Quailm TapL 1920. He leaves to mourn their Wm. Wachterhouser. to her home in Grand Bapids Mrs. Dick Thurlby, aged 99 years. son. and Mr. and Mrs. Theo. was in charge, and Ernest started nothing of what you arc talking place nearer than Ionia or Grand loss besides Ihe wife, a foster Mr. and Mrs. Bobert Stiles and Saturday afler spending the week Wm. Halliday returned from Bailey and daughters enjoyed a all its own. Quite apart from any formal on a career that has led to some about. : Qabrieleen Oil Wive Rapids. 1 have crossed thc old SOI TH-WEST NEWS stepson. Max Nelson, several family and Mr. and Mrs. Frank with Miss Virginia Conant. Chicago and resumed his posi- picnic dinner at Bound lake Sun- organization, the community spirit that cen- Even if all men are born equal they won't of the greatest construction in In a low voice mother then told covered "Bisbie bridge" and we brothers and sisters besides nep- sometimes forded Flat river a MeGlochlin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Otis Wood and tion in Coons' market. day and also a picnic supper at ters in the farmers' town is the fundamental stay equal. America. When he was up on him of all thc circumstances lead- $.5.00 hews and nieces and hosts of Mrs. Samuel "Marley, Mrs. Al- ing up to our trip, and urged him litlle north of the village. relatives at McBride. daughter Janice and Mr. and Mrs. Myron Kyser. of South Boston, Murray lake. « * * that wall the rest of the bunch friends. fred Hansen, of Grand Bapids, unit in agricultural life of our country. Our Waves Complete With I have seen the forest disap- Mrs. Helen Burger, MVs. Thelma M. Kingdom and son Wayne spent picked a peach from his orchard Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kinyon and would file down from school and to make haste in gelling together Mr. Gilboe has been a sufferer Mrs. Mary Schnedler, of Rich- little town represents us as do our red barns Shampoo and Set pear and fine homes with or- Hahn and Mrs. Ethel Both spent Sunday camping at Murray lake. weighing one-half pound. children and Miss Lettie Kinyon In case of doubt, we remind spongers that stand there on the walk yelling his necessary belongings, all the for more than three years. mond, Va., were Tuesday dinner chards and fields of grain take Tuesday with Mrs. Erma Flana- Mrs. Belle Hodges and son Clint, James Hasty, aged 97 years, spent Sunday afternoon and eye- and tall silos. It is our responsibility and it costs us money to publish this newspaper. "mortl" "anortI" (The cry of the lime trying to think- of just the guests at the Burch-Slocum home. Every Year for Forty Years their place, also the old trails or gan-Hazeltine in Grand Bapids. and Nfr. and Mrs. Clyde Collar walked nearly five miles from his ing at Morgan Mills, Greenville, our opportunity. We can select its business • • • mason to Ihe hod carrier for place for him lo hide out while Phone 385-F2 farm home to Lowell. Harry Morris spent Sunday in and Belding. more mortar.) Peddy would the search was on. Without notice Card of Thanks wagon roads that were almost or Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Klumpp attended Ihe Collar family reun- and professional people almost as we cull quite impassable al times give George E. Kitchen went to St. Grand Rapids with friends. It's about time for somebody to do some- grin that helpless grin of his; but and like a flash of lightning from We take this way to thank our and family, and Mr. and Mrs. ion held at Lake Odessa Sunday. our flocks and herds, retaining those we Lowell Mich. way to the good roads. I have Johns to accept a position in Mur- Miss Lettie. Kinyon, of Lowell, thing about the number of people killed he kept right on laying brick. a clear sky came these wordsv . many friends for their kindness Tony Tusken and son, of Chicago, MVs. Cora McKay and aunt, spent the week-end with her The Lowell Ledger and Grand want and eliminating those who do not Py GolII 1 ged you 'Enry, py my Michigan Swept By Cyclones! seen the village nearly wiped out dock's marl)he works. every year by automobiles. Up hill and down dale the to us at the death and burial of HI., are enjoying a motor trip in Mrs. Harris, of St. Joe, were Bapids Press, each one year on by fire and fiood, but it has come Misses Sadie and Mabel Van- brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. measure up to our standards. We can in- winding sand track led; oak grubs "ouse, oop stairs, I kep you mit us, our husband and father, Joseph Northern Michigan. dinner guests Friday of Mr. and rural routes for $5.50. Subscribe up again each time more sub- Deusen, of Battle Creek, visited Karl Kinyon. and hazel brushes swishing our py golly!" It was Frank Geil. He Gilboe, for the beautiful floral Mrs. Dale Morgan iii Grand Bap- at The Ledger olfice and save fluence its citizenship by choosing the door- Optimism in business or economics docs stantial and more beautiful than Perrin McQueen, of New York Lowell friends. They made Ihe Mr. and Mrs. Basil Green, of faces and the side of the buck- had come into the kitchen and offerings and to the singer and ids. money. ways we enter and the counters over which Many in Their Paths Have Been Will R tU. S. before. City, is spending two weeks with trip on their wheels. Lansing, John Bowlen. of Grand not mean lying about the facts that you face. board. The black mare, full of life stood in the doorway thus over- pianist for the beautiful songs, 1 remember the Kopf furniture his father, E. D. McQueen, and Gerald Stout, who is returning we buy our goods. The little town is ours It means looking them over and working to and energy, had been given a free hearing Henry's oath and moth- and to .Mir. Hoelsema for his com- store, also their factory soulM of brother and sister-in-law, Mr. lo Pennsylvania Slate college, and it will be what we make it. rein and with the air full of er's story. Protected by This Big Company! forting words, to the pall bearers improve yourself, or your business. Grand river. Am still using a and Mrs. Bruce McQueen. where he is a teacher, called on • • • smoke from Ihe many forest fires Frank was a German who ran and to Mr. Yeiter, the undertaker, set of chairs bought from their Mrs. Belle Ecker, Mrs. Albert his aunt, MVs. Tim Conant Mon- in the north, by the time we a blacksmith and wagon shop just for the dpnation of his car, and store in 1872, that have been in Roth, Jr., and children and day. EDUCATION Now that the Germans have the world's reached the turn on what is now north of the forks on the Lincoln all of his other kindnesses to us use every day since and are en- Albert Both, Sr., and Miss Olga Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cook and heavyweight championship and the female MMMi she had spent some of her Lake road above Fox's corners. and to any one who helped in Education is of various kinds and may be tirely good yet. Huzar were guests of Mrs. Albert son Jackie, of Grand Rapids, MELODY FARMS DAIRY ambition. As we turned, west a He was well known for his hon- any way, and those who donated tennis crown at Wimbledon, not to mention I have seen Flat river full of C. Blaser, of Alton, Sunday. spent the week-end with Mrs. acquired in various ways. The usual way flash of lightning warned of the esty and integrity and the neigh- the use of Iheir cars for errands George Von Elm's golf, we look for an early ine logs from the northern lum- Cook's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. of acquiring an education, of course, is to at- approach of a storm. It had been bors all about were his friends. nis Is what was before the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Basil Green, of er camps and the saw mill Just Lee. invasion of the Rhur. very dry all that season and to al- As it was not far from the Rich- left of ft bare St- Thanks to all. E Lansing, Mr. Bowlen, of Grand tend school and afterward some college, but * * • north of Main slreet. I remem- most every one the increasing artls home Frank's invitation was x44 after being Mrs. Gilboe and stepson, Bapids, and Mr. Heckman, of Mrs. W. N. Hufford, of Grand this is not the only way. stniek by a cy- ber when the whistles on the Hastings, were Sunday guests of Bapids, who has been the guesl Grade "A" Milk peals of thunder and flashes of accepted and in a short time they Max Nelson. Advertiser waiting for the-busincss boom mills and factories used to call In fact, school and college are the lazy lightning were a welcome omen. were on their way, cross-lots, done Aagftst It, Mr. ajid Mrs. Ed. Easterbrook. of Mrs. Ava Wardell. has returned before using space will find that some other the men to work. Lowell vil man's method of instruction—if one has Mother was looking anxiously at watching for any sign of travel- im. Tkfa prop- Mrs. Nancv Nudell, of Flint, home accompanied by Mrs. War- lage was surely a lively town at firm has the boom. the fast approaching storm clouds ers who might see them and later erty is owned by Miss Louise Nudell, of Dalton, dell. sufficient ambition—enough gumption—he • • • that lime and is now one of the and for thc first time urged the on give out thc information. Margaret H. Lang- and Harry Moore, of Grand Rap- Mr. and Mrs. Tim Conant and can educate himself. Some of the best ed- prettiest, if not the most beauti- Is the BEST FOOD for Growing black mare on. We turned thorne, Tecftm- ids, visited here last week with daughter Virginia, and Mr. and ucated men in the history of our country Fuss at the church all you want to, but, ful of any village in the state. after all, it will do you a lot of good if you to the right on thc road high leh Township, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Pennock. Mrs. Gilbert Conant spent Sunday never attended college, and some of them MRS. FRANK MEEKER. with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Stout at above the river and skirt- 202 Maple Ave., Mr. and Mrs. Clare Yeiter, of Children .. and Even for Adults! let it. eS Cedar Springs. did not even "enjoy" a common school edu- • * • the hillside down to the Osteopathy and Lowell, Mich. Freeport, son Lester, of Kalama- cation. Abraham Lincoln, for example, ford Just as the storm broke. As zoo, daughter Marguerite, and Harry Patterson, of Alma, spent If most of us knew half what we think we we came to a stop at the water's Miss Braymen, of Grand Bapids, Sunday at the Chris. Bergin \nd POUND for POUND, It Is BY FAR the never even passed through what is known as edge she climbed down and went Physiotheropy spent Sunday afternoon with home. He was accompanied home the eighth grade—did not even learn all, or know, we would still know 47 times as much as we really know. to the mare's head, released the Tonsils removed by rs. C. Coulter. by his wife and children who Lowest Priced Food You Can Buy, When You much, in fact, of what the ordinary country check rein and after stroking her Diathermy Editor s Mail Box Mr. and Mrs. Smith Wills, of have been visiting here. school had to offer him in a day when the face and talkint* quietly for a Hastings, Mrs. Matie McCullom Misses Lola Gregware, Althea 44 moment, she took from her pocket Norman H. Davis, former Under Take Food Value'* Into Consideration country school in this country was at its Secretary of State, has been elected and Miss Hazel Smelker, of Fen- Miller, Ethel Killgare, Margaret another lump of sugar which Dr. L D. Benedict Vstal »ftii by Huntington Beach, Calif., ton and Bert Smelker, of Wash- Kruis and Mardie Carmien, all of worst. Yet Mr. Lincoln was a statesman seemed to convey that fearless by the League of Nations as the Aug. 7, 1931. Office and Residence sa this THF OWLY ington. D. C., visited Mrs. C. Coul- Grand Bapids, were guests of . ng and a scholar, whom no man would think of confidence so much desired at American member of the League's Editor Ledger: There is no better food in the world for 142-144 E. Main. Ionia Mich. ter Friday afternoon. Miss Vivian Rennells last week. be CLEAN, because ordinary milk is a recog- that time. As she stood there Finance Committee. THING THAT IS Enclosed please find money or- growing children or for adults than CLEAN, classifying as uneducated. A Word to Twenty yean experience Bussell Smith h^ts completed talking quietly to the mare, she der for payment of the Ledger pure, wholesome milk. It contains just the nized carrier of germs. Here is where Mel- The easy way to acquire an education is to his course of study In radio work had taken off her hoops and EASY TO COUBC7 for another year. elements that the human body demands. You ody Farms Dairy can be of great help to you, al the Coyne Electrical school go to college, but if one has ambition, a col- I am always interested in the will find that children will be a whole lot by providing milk that is just as CLEAN as Property Losers During These 40 Years Have Good Clubbing Offer in Chicago and is again taking lege is not essential. Probably a hundred VIBSB PAYS IS happenings of the old home town better off if pies and pastries are omitted any milk produced in Michigan, as proven by Lowell Business Men Your choicc of either ihe and very much regret that il was up radio work in Lowell. Read from their diet, and a glass or two of clean, ACTUAL TEST by State Inspectors. Melody men who have made their mark in American Michigan Farmer or the Ohio A CfcOWD his announcement elsewhere in impossible to attend your Centen- pure milk substituted at each meal. They Farms Dairv has fully met EVERY RE- history never saw the inside of a college, un- Received From This Company, $3,668,665.00! Farmer in combination with The this issue. will enjoy better health, will develop a bet- QUIREMENT demanded by the state la the Ledger f6r $2.25 per year. nai Home-coming. less it were to be invited in and have college A SAFE INVESTMENT We have just moved from Mid- Miss Grace Heinig and friends, ter physical foundation, and you'll find that production of clean, wholesome milk, and is honors bestowed upon them for their Its Low Cost of Protection. way City to a new home we have Mr. and Mrs. Allen Forbes and there will be a big saving in doctor's bills. legally PERMITTED TO SELL GRADE "A" achievements in education or in other lines. There it no medium or method recently completed at Hunting- daughters, Madeline and Marguer- Just try it out and see. MILK. Secured by first raort^agefl on homes that are appraised and Colleges nowadays are recognizing and Its Prompt Settlement of Claims, % ton Beach overlooking the old ite, of Terre Haute, Ind., returned that can be compared to the effic- insured for double the amount of loan made. ' Pacific. lo their home Sunday after visit- are conferring degrees on men who have not iency of The Ledger in reaching the Its 45 Years Successful Experience, i. Bread Sincerely yours. ing the former's sister, Mrs. El- it As A Mother, You Feel That There Is attended college, but who have learned by In all fields of investment there is no other opportunity to mer Richmond, of Pleasant ave. place money with equal safety. Myrtle Hatch Joseph. experience many things not necessarily iii lubitantial buyers of this trading (MVs. T. M. Joseph.) The Yeiter family reunion was Nothing Too Good For Your Children! the college course, but which even the col- area. Building: and Loan Mortgages are all wade on an amortized held Wednesday, August 12, at leges are recognizing now us being equiva- basis, thst is, the loan is repaid in monthly payments twelve That's Coopersville, Mich., Fallasburg park with an attend- Richmond's You are careful to see that every particle caution in selecting the milk you use in your Commend This Company to Every Michigan ance of 72. Members were pres- own home. Especially in these hot months lent to the things taught, although these times a year so that our certificates have a secured backing of August 17, 1931. of food is made SAFE before it passes their The Ledger goes to a big expense really three to one in value. Our 5800 mortgages average Editor Lowell Ledger: ent from Battle Creek, Hastings, lips. You see that vegetables are thoroughly you should be careful of the milk you use, things may be of a totally different charac- The paper received all O. K. Freeport, Alto. McCords, Grand cooked; you remove the protective covering because bacteria multiply very rapidly in every inue in publishing the news $2400.00 each, or $14,000,000 and are insured for $36,000,000, a Property Owner! ter. Colleges are thus admitting, by the factor of safety that has stood the test of thirty-eight years, Liked! last Friday. There were many Bapids and Lowell. A picnic from fruits; nuts are shelled; you know that warm milk. dinner was served and a program Gate We always will recommend Melody Farms conferring of these honors, that an educat- during which time we have paid 5% dividends payable semi- things in the locals we enjoyed. the drinking water is safe. of Lowell and surrounding town- given. Dairy Grade "A" Milk, because of its safety, ed man is an educated man, whether he has annually. We invite your inquiry. t Also, we appreciated the list of Inasmuch as IMPURE MILK has doubtless shipi. This means bonafide circu- Aue**able Astet* Over $470,000,000,00 Here's the loaf children those registered for the Centen- Good food, excellent menus, been the source of as many serious epidemics as shown by actual TESTS made by Michigan ever been to college or not, and is entitled to nial, and we enjoy the story of courteous service and most of disease as any other one cause, there is State Inspectors. and grownups like. ••eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the credit actually due him. lation and that is what the mer- See One of Our Local Agente or Write the Home Office early times of Mr. Quick. reasonable prices have every reason WHY you should exercise due- Respectfully, Thus it is clear that no young man without chant is entitled to when he buys Standard Savings made Richmond's the most Ihe funds to attend college need despair of Full of health building foods, made of the purest Mrs. Charles Hogue. SCHOOL SPECIAL space for his store's announcements. & Loan Association popular dining center in Delivered in the early morning, fresh and cool becoming educated. His ambition—if he Lowell. If you are not a GrUwold at Jeffaraon •Detroit, Michigan Michigan Mutual Windfltorm ingredients, with that tantalizing, appetizing home- Long, Long Ago For Bemainder of August ha^ any—can take the place of the dollars regular patron here, you do for the first meal of the day. We have no adi for sale. We offer, A writer refers to u period as Bonat push wave S5.00 which are not in his pocket, and he may Insurance Company baked flavor. Serve it today and watch the family "some time prior to B. 0.," and Finger waves 35 not know the satisfaction have his valued education just the same, pro- instead— Local Repreitntative, we're Just wondering In our aimless smile with enjoyment. Manicures 35 which can be packed into a vided he is willing to work for it. Money tiniH-iwvi'iii.: u'-'Mi'.'r.i Mitt MyrtU A, Taylor HOME OFFICE HASTINGS, MICH. way how long ago that was.—Mil- Construetive Ideas. waukee Sentinel. Marcels .50 lunch or dinner hour here. for a college course is very desirable, but is Lowtll, Michigan Shampoos 35 Try it this week. in no sense essential. Melody Farms Dairy Aaotbor Powor Problem : Nome Beauty Shoppe ; The Lowell Bakery The trouble with the younger MRS. GLADYS KROPF Lowell't Own Family Dairy—Phone 351 GEORGE HERALD. Prop. generation today la that It Is de Phone 80 Riohaori't Ciie i 101 Main St Phone 141 Lowell, Kick. mending more horse power wheu It •honld be defeloplDg more will Phene 347 Lowell Winton Wilcox, Mgr. F. A. Madigan, Owner tMSSSSSMSSMSMM^y. power—Pathfinder Ifageslne. 14 • porn THE LOWELL (MICH.) LEDGER and ALTO SOLO. THURSDAY. AUGUST 20. 1931 THE LOWELL (MICH.) LEDGER and-ALTO SOLO. THURSDAY. AlTil ST L0, 1031 FIVE CASCADE VILLAGE LOGAN LOCALS Monarch of Skies Nearly Ready for First Right How They Say "Number, Please?'* Superior Qnin Drills (Last week's letter) GENING BUSINESS WANT COLUMN Stephi 11 Weaver and wife, of ALTO DEPARTMENT ADA DEPARTMENT Mr, and Mrs. Frazier and fam- [Grana Bapids. visited at s. s. ily, who have been operating the FOR ANV WANT Al) UP Weaver's Saturday. * lv Oliver Walking and White Star gasoline station near GLOOM 3EHIND US VORDS. NONE TAKEN ^' Cordelia Meyers, of Frec- A Community Asset Mrs. Clara Fero is helping Mrs. here have retired to their farm OP iNV IPNOTII POK | pe« l,or,« slH,n, mml of l:,s' rHULBERT—DELLARY Mrs. Mitiimis retunu'd to Graiulj near Whitnevville, High up on the hills north of James Bristol for a few weeks. By ROME C STFPHENSO.N U Itapids Moiuiny. Riding Plows Bessie Salishury and Pearl NO ^EB HOW 8H««T S 'W* "< ^ ^ Ada. where you can see for miles Bussell Faulkner is visiting ^ DRIVERS WHO USE WILLARD SERVICE ^ Mr. anil Mrs. llt'iir> J. Nrllins Alto won the hall mmu- Sumlny Beak visited in Ada one day last PmidrntA mcrlca* RankersCASH or STAMP A uociatiouS WITH ORDER . Joe Lehman. Noah Thomas. and miles around, stands the farm with his cousin. Clara Ward, for •pilERE Is siicli a tlilnf? as over- wish to iimioiiiUT the marriun*' «'f with Ihr Mndisoii (ih-ani'rs. Hi to week...... Klljiih Slnlil and Jonas KaulTmun home of five generations of Cram- a few days. REGULARLY ARE RARELY INCONVENIENCED NAVY I. Bean Harvesters Alice Fox accompanied Mr. * staying a dcprcHslon Just as H)H SALr.—(.heap. 111 Lowell. wj10 |,;|Vl. |H.(.|| visiting relatives Ihi'ir son. Knu-st K. Ilnlhcrt. to Ions. "Alfalfa Acres." Mr. and Mrs. M. Lampert and and Mrs. Osmer and daughter there is of over-staying a boom, six-rooiu house, targe basiineiit. m p^nsvivania sinee Juhlil. re- Miss Vio Mai- Dcllnry. Ann. I'J. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hunt at-| At the present time the 130-acre L BY BATTERY TROUBLE ^ J 1931. Ferns, pottvil plants, has- daughter Gladys spent Tuesday Flsa to Battigan Lake to spend the Over • confi- eleelric lights hen-house, park. Ilirnn| saturdav. Tiie\ re- (ended the show in Lowell Sun- Goodyear Belling farm is occupied by Charles afternoon in (irand Bapids. week. dence makes stables, 2 cislerns. four kinds J)or| ., j||U, jrj .|11(j ^ K(H^| jjme krts of tlowcrs anil trailing vinrs day. Cramton. who has developed, be- Mrs. James McCormack. of Ada. Miss Ethel Tlmnier attended a the great ma- fruil. UxlU rd. lot. Milu Johnson. Mrs |.(.na Mahler visited rela- fornn'd a hnok-nnnind for tin' Mrs. Ilattie Haneroft visited her side his general fanning a pros- was the fortunate winner of the hanihurg roast given by her Sun- Battery trouble Ii always inconvenient, often costly. You (pl.i |jVl.s j,, imljai]'! |.ls| week. bridal party. I lu- hrhlc was •laughter. Mrs. Herbert C.roningcr Gemine perous retail dairy business in The U. S. S. Akron, largeit of all aircraft, which was christened by Mra. Herbert Hoover releasing a flock of jority mlns the cedar chest given at the Parnell day school class at Fallasburg can gel expert battery inspection at our Willard station Mu si gowned in white crepe and car- Weilnesday. Ada. Cascade. Cannonsburg and doves. The craft is 785 feet long, almost twke the size of thc Graf Zeppelin and three times larger than the Los turn In a FOR SALE—15 choice pigs. K *1 ;l Hi'rlzler and family, of ried a hlue ehilTon handkerchief. supper. park last Thursday. s Report of the Howne Center Silver Lake. regularly, without charge, and alwaya know whether your Angeles. boom, and un- weeks old. or will trade for ''"day eve- Thc wedding was soleinimed at Oliver Plow Shares Mr. and Mrs. J. Glanville and wheat. Vanderxverf Hrov.2'.. ' "{f. visitors at Orville Dear- school reunion will appear in This spring he built a new Miss Charlotte Fitch spent Ihe battery ia operating efficiently. der- confidence the home of the groom's parents daughter Irene and Marie Cordtz lies I week's issue. creamery equipped with modern week-end in (irand Bapids as the makes them miles southwest of Ada. (plH ^ 'i: ...... with a (piiet ccrcmon> and sev- attended the Centennial at Low- — S. S. Weaver and wife with You know the quality of machinery for the purpose of guest of her cousin. Miss Mllllier- miss It In a eral guests present. Mr. ami Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foote and ell last Friday. FOR SALE—Hrood sow and six Clara Vande Werker visited Mrs. serving ihe public with a high va Weber. depression. A Mrs Ho\ HippiSipplce atlcndeattended the family attended the Hartonville Mrs. Ingersoll and daughters, three-nionlhs-old pigs. T. K. Earl Slarbard in Lowell .Sunda> these articles—none better sanitary product. Mr. Cramton's couple. Mev. De Vlnney. of «ch«H)l reunion Sunday. Miss Mildred Averill spent "Z! Tlazer'atlSl'Vlu: CENTRAL GARAGE By Albert T. Reid leading N e w Itailey. Phone M F-M. (pl» afternoon. daily output is sixty gallons, of Caledonia, olliclated. A daint> Miss Arlene Hehler. of Lake \ir » Li ,lr" ' !, i \? NN|1 Centennial at Lowell Thursday, York banker Daniel Zook and familv with Service Is Our Motto milk and cream from a Jersey and Phone 43 A. H. Stormzand Lowell lunch was served to a nmnher of Odessa, was a guest of her aunt, \ !" I I Mil1 'liii i I Hrl' ,IU' Friday and Saturdav, Mrs. Inger- when asked re- APPLES—Dulehess and Weallln Mrs. Fannv Zook, of Clarksville. Guernsey herd. Mrs. Cramton al- > guests who arrived later in Ihe Mrs. Val Walls lasl week. im 1 1 Bull irk. soil driving one of the cars in the cently when he apples for pies and jellirs. good were Sunday gtiesls at Ihe John so raises hundreds of chickens Bichard Harris and family, of parade Friday. quality, low price. Phone 150 Mishler. Sr.. home. evening. Mr. and Mrs. liulhert \|ri j,,,,) \|rSt ()_ |.; M^ycr spent could tell that each year for breeders. Columbia, S. ().. have arrived for Pearl Beak is visiting her cous- a. C. STl PHENSON H-'i. or drive to Watts' hill. E. Miss Mary Kist. .if Grand Rap- will he at home to friends nod .SHtuniay nighl and Sunday with W. E. HALL Three bright and sturdy chil- a turn for the an extended visit with his moth- in Frinina Beak at Wyoming L. Davenport, (pl3 ids. was the week-end guesl of relatives al Alto. Mich. their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred dren complete the family. better had come. said. "About three Phone 324 er, Mrs, Mary Harris. park. Vada Seese. • Paltison. We are glad to have such peo- Willard months after It has happened." SILO FILLINt;—Let us iill your E. Main St. Lowell Miss Beatrice Watterson. of Miss Mary Lilon, of (irand Hap- Reunion ^unt Mary McNaughton. of llar- ple in Ada. We need educated Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Martin en- There Is more significance In that Grand Bapids. s|>ent the week- silo. Prices right. Hook your ids, was the week-end guest of Kwing Galloway The seventh annual reunion of iris Creek, is visiting the Misses and broad-minded men on our tertained at dinner last Wednes- STORAGE BATTERIES remark than appears on the sur- end with her uncle, John Wat- orders now. Melody Farms. Marguerite Allerding. IN SWITZERLAND the Yeiter family was held at Mary and Addie Sinclair for farms; because it takes a lot of day evening for Bev. Herbert m Phone 351. l( l.itf terson and called on a number of face. As more and more manufac- Mrs. Alfred Custer attended the Fallasburg park Wednesday with j few days. intelligence ami business minded- MoConnell. of Grand Bapids. When the American tourist In Switzerland calls up the folks back business, also called on the lal- her friends here. turers and business men reallie Pleasant Valley school reunion inl ness to maniue a farm in this day Mrs, Peter J asperse left Wed- FOR SALE—Work horse seven 10m® to tell them of the thrill of his first glimpse of the Matterhorn, here seventy-live in attendance, from ^|rSi Josephine Anderson and ter's daughter, Mrs. Homer Dief- Mr. Cornell Vanderjagt has LA BARGE RIPPLES son, Harry Proctor and mother. that the turn has already come and Gam obeli Saturday and gave a of co-operative selling and buv- nesday for Kansas City, where years old, will trade for cow. hown picturesquely outlined by Alpine pines, he doetn't hear the operator Grand Rapids. Freeport. Lowell, daughter Monica, of Harris Creek. enbaker. '{Sold his oil station to Ernest Mr.s. Dean remains about thc OOARo that they are over-staying the time reading during Ihe program. Dowagiac. Ada. Alto. Lansing and . . | Thursday with Mrs. Win. iivg. she will make an extended visit A. E. Shafer. Lowell. Mich.(pl3 jreet him with "Number, please?" But, depending upon the part of Switr- s u n Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McDonald Thompson. I). L. Cain, of Lindonburg. New same. Mr. and Mrs. John Palti- to adopt constructive policies, they Mrs. S. S. Weaver and Mrs. Or-1 liattle Creek. After the delicious Anderson. We. Ihe patrons, appreciate the with her son, Nell Jasperse and •rland from which he makes the call, he has hit choice of hearing the attended Parnell supper Thurs- Mr.s. Velma Nelliic has moved York, is visiting his daughter, son and mother. Mrs. Alice Dean begin cautiously to press their Hell- FOR SALE—Household furniture, ville Deardorf entertained the dinner a short program o^ read- . ,. good work you ore doing. Mr. family. al .•xact equivalent of this expression repeated in any one of three different | v.iS Mjs..IISs^ |u |t> HrHmIII n II lltinl II. Mls..II^s TBetl If y day evening. lo her new home in Ada. Mrs. Doer Cain and family. were also callers. including stoves and heater, Elmdale Clinreh of Ihe Hrethreii Cnimton. Vou are successful ing campaigns, to speed up their languages. Switzerland Is a confederation of more than a score of poiitt- lugs was given by Mrs. O. J. M • s|aU,r Hl|l WVnacr and Fineimersor n Mrs. Burns Anderson and daugh- Wm. Bing. of I'hiladelphia, and Fd. Mills has moved his house- Mr. and Mrs. Borden Tuppcr There will be a musical benefit electric washing machine, beds. :il their home last Thursday.j :al subdivisions, or cantons, many of which differ from each other In hlt- ter. of Lowell, and Hev. t.elgcr. ot , and we hope your success will production, to enlarge their work- Colbv lhe | ance sll (: am- ter Alice, called Sundav on her his family were called home by hold goods to thc tenant house and son, of Grand Hapids, were social held at thc Harold Koster tables, chairs, etc., all in good Twelve members and several vis- torical background, population and language. If a telephone call is made Battle (.reek gave a very inter- ^ , , groow with the years you spend in ing forces and increase their com i Sjl un niKh| mother. Mrs. Cleveland, of Mid* the death of his grandmolher. on Boger Wykes' place on the Sunday guests of her sister, Mrs. home Friday evening, August 21st condition. Mrs. Harvey Mills, ilors were present and enjoyed a In a German-speaking canton, the operator answers "Nummer, bitte?" esting talk, both of which were 1 ,, Ada. mltments for supplies. It is tbe dleville. who is ill, Mrs. Bing. at (irand U'dge, last Ada mad. Ora Dawson and family. for the Alaska band. at Fox's Corners. (p 13-14 fine pot luck dinner. The ladies The French-speaking operators say "Quel numero, s'il vous plait?" Thc much enjoyed by those present. Mr. and Mrs. Basil Hay ward A PATBON. Fathering weight of their influences Bobert Anderson accompanied Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Boger Wykes Mr and Mrs. Art Brown, of Don Vanderhoof, of Grand Bap- —— - • — sewed on articles to he sold ill Italian for "Number, please?" Is "Che numero, prego?" Transatlantic Al Ihf tins in ess meetinu Clare daughter Fleanor and Dons Both that finally raises tbe pressure of by his cousin. Margaret Mary, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Freeman. moved to their new home on the Macatawa, spent Saturday night ids, spent the week-end with his LOST—Between Fallasburg and ihdr sale to be held later. '.elephone service was extended to Switzerland in July, 1928. About 300.- h in Birthday Party confidence. Y l cr nrFr«;x,rw", cS'l ' '; returned to his home in Grand Mrs. Katie Burt and Mr. and Mrs. A«la road Saturday. and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. cousin Merle. Lowell, cane lish pole with a lu-v. and Mr*. Wilkin's of Free- )00 Swiss telephones are now within reach of the subscribers of the Bell president; Glen Yeiter. of l^well. """W- Bapids Sunday, after spending Ihe Mrs. Homer Morris and Mrs. Leon Freeman and sons, of Grand Claude Loring and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Vander- The surest way to bring the na- Rlne Grass reel attached. Find- p„rl, attended the Aid society al System. The service is used extensively for business purposes, as well as vice president, and M. A. Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Val Watts and son week with his grandparents and Seth VanWormer entertained Bapids. motored to Ihe Getz farm Mrs. Vern luring spent Friday hoof. son Merle, and nephew. Don tion out of the business depression er please notify Lyle Denick. Mrs. S. S. Weaver's last Thurs.la\ >y tourists, for Switzerland Is one of the most highly Industrialized coun- of Kilo, secretary-treasurer. An- Bonald. were Sunday dinner uncle Leon, and family. with a palry in honor of the from (irand Haven on Sunday. with her daughter. Mrs. Louis Vanderhoof visited Monday at Ihe Is to raise the pressure of public 511 Front street, Lowell, (p 13 other visitors were Mrs. William net of Europe and much of its trade is with the United States. other enjoyable feature of the day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Beh- birthdays of Miss Norma Van- Luneke and family. Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Wallace Mrs. Mary Zellenger is moving Railroads Cut Earl Sinclair home near Clarks- confidence to the point ot becom- was a ball game between the j ler and family, of Lake Odessa. Wormer and Mr. Seth VanWorm- Miss Florence Harper accom- F.mSAU^KI^hc and family, of Cascade, were from Muskegon into her home at ville. ing a real dynamic force. It has Moseley Farmers' club and the Mr. and Mrs. Fred Paltison and er on Saturday evening at thc Round Trip Rates panied her sister and brother-in- Wednesday evening visitors of Ada. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mr. and MTs. George Douglas invariably been the push of that Reamer, of Freeport Yeilurs which resulted in a vie- Arthur Boismer were Thursday home of Mrs. Homer Morris. law to Slanwood Wednesday. Mr. ami Mr. and Mrs. C. W. King her sister. Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson, who have been occupy- force which has started recovery LOST—15 jewel Elgin watch nearAmlersnn. of (ni| |,,,. tory for the Yeilers. score twelve dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. 0. Bunco was played, honors go- To the State Fair and Mrs. Ivan Denisc went to I'orritt and family. ing Ihe Zellenger home are mov- called at the home of their cousin, in the past, and It is the gathering Howne Center. Reward if re- I«* l'« en the auesi of tier un- to seven. IE. Meyer, and Arthur remained ing to Mrs, Seth VanWormer and Northporl lo visit Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wood, of Home Acres. turned to Albert Mourer or call Spinner Johnson and wifi Mr. and Mrs. Flmer Hopkins ing inlo the house owned by Ar- In (utflltnient ot plans (or power of this force which will start • for a few days' visit. and daughter, of Portland, were Walter Aflon; consolations going Clayton Denisc returning home Mr. and Mrs. James Fox and Chauncey Freeman, phone 10-F 'luring the past week. thur Martin. the eutarged Michigan State recovery from this depression. Alto Locals Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dygert and week-end guests of their cousins. to Mrs. Win. Kuiper and Jack Monday. son Harold spent last Thursday 1.3, (|)|;{ \ada Seese eelebraled iter birth- Boersma. The Ada Junior Athletics and Ihe It is a favorable sign of the j daughters spent Thursday night Mr. and Mrs. Basil Vreelnnd and Fair and Exposition to be Miss Guslave Currior, of Battle ot Big ('.rooked lake with Ira ^ day Saturday bv enterlainiiiK I" Those present were Mr. and Uifayettit Tigers, of Grand Bap- held at the State Fair Creek, spent Monday afternoon times that there seems to be gen- FOR SALE—1!I27 2-door Ford, ex- supper her girl friends, Mary MICHIGAN BEll Frank Fairchild is sulVering a' the Charles Bancroft home and son. Dean and family. Harold stayed Mrs. Dygert remained to do some Mrs. Walter Aflon. Mr. and Mrs. ids played at Fitch Held, Ada, on Grounds in Detroit Sept. 6 to with Eleanor Loring. Miss Elean- 1 eral agreement that the bottom cellent condition, ^ood rubber. Kist and Man l.aton. of (•rand with asthma at present. John Troy and daughter, Mary for a few days outing with his Glenn Shea. Mr. ami Mrs. Win. Monday morning. The Ada or returned home with her and j of the depression has been reached Frank Fairchild and son wm Wring for her mother. Jane, brother. James Troy, of St. 12 the railroads entering the cousin Kenneth. Cheap for cash. Dan Martin- Rapids, and Marguerite \llerdinu, Kuiper. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis (iillis- Athletes won the game. A twi- spent Tuesday nighl. TELEPHONE CO. rni , r 0 n0 r Louis. Mo., were in Grand Bap- city are playtng an important Mr, and Mrs, Harold Colvin | and all eyes are peeled and look- dale. Ada. It. H. No. I. (p 13 Alfred Custer and wife, with \ visited in Saranac Tuesday. i \iv [ » '••' {l . pie. Mr. and Mrs. Bobert Weeks, light game will be played at Fitch Last week's callers of Mrs. H. ids one day last week. spent from Friday nighl until 1 ing ahead for the first indications -7-( , , Bedell and wife, <>f Clarksville. '. . ... •. ward, Mr. and Mw. Farl Colby field on Wednesday evening. part. i of Saranac. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Linsley, who has been sick were K)R SALE Detroit dark red ,. ,. i imij;, \|onda\ nielli. Miss (.led Allen, of ami daughter Marion, were all Margaret Anderson and cousin, As an iDducement to out- Saturday night at the home of , that the turn for the better is In w r n spending the week with Miss Sl||u|fly HU(.S,S of Hl.v and Mrs Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mrs. Josephine Ward has been Noah Kraft, of Nashville, Mr. and Njr. and Mrs. P. F. Kline, of Grand beets, string beans cucumbers, wnbur Pardee and wife. Mrs, Bobert. were Saturday supper state residents to attend the sight. Who knows but what the Long Distance Rates are Surprisingly Low Helen Union. i ^Beckett, of Fenville. Schmidt, of Grand Bapids. Mrs. a guest of Mrs. Olive Ward and Mrs. Dennison, of Bowne Center, Bapids. carrots and plums Ph.ine L. J. Ki^nor Pardee Miller and chil- NV guests of Thomas and Mary Mc- fair a special one-fare round first thing we know we will find Winifred Sinclair. Glenn ChalTee, Bussell Ward this past week. On Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Linsley, and son McDiarmid, (i«J-h-2J. (c 13 14 ,|mii Wm. |>orr||| ..mi family. D Miss^hla Horn. ..f ()hvel. is vis. (:leolu. Haywarfl vUitod her Guire. Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Knight and ourselves looking backward instead Miss Lucile Miller. Jack Boersma. Friday they motored to Lake trip rate Is to be In effect Bobert, of Grand Bapids, Mr. ami children and Mrs. Hcrm Colvin FOR INSTANCE: iting her sistei. Mrs. J. lri>i "{,.ousinSi Charlene Cappon and I^u- Misses Phyllis and Mary Burns of forward as we realize that the PVTFNTS Holromb ami wife were those Homer Morris and the guests of City. Ward Boynton returned over a two-day period just Mrs. Bob Frazier, of Coscade. and muth for a few weeks. Icille Warner, of Hastings, last returned home from Kalamazoo and children spent Sunday al the , ' . .. . from l^igan district who attended honor. Miss Norma Van Wormer with them and has been visiting decided upon — Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Schiella and turn has alr-ady come. SELL vour patent or inyeiilion by n,,, jjow iie Center school reunion Mr. and Mrs. Flmer Fibs^'I'ld |week and on Sunday attended the college Monday. Getz farm. and Mr. Seth VanWormer. family, of Caledonia. exhibiting your mwiel or draw. s.,,unbx ,,|| golM| Francis Miller, brother Carl, of with relatives in Ada for the past Sept. 9, which has been des- family called at the Walter Fills Hayward reunion at Gull lake, ing al Ihe Second and Greater Campbeirand friend. Floyd Zoet. An enjoyable time was had by few days. ignated as Governor's and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Rosenberg, time. home Sunday evening. Mr an(| >|rs (:harIc5 Lcch|er> International Patent Exposi- attended the show in Hastings all. Mr. and Miss VanWormer Mr. and Mrs, William Camp and War Veterans' Day, and Sept. of Alio, were Sunday guests at lister Thompson and family Geo. Skidmore and Albert Duell of Webberville, Mr. and Mrs. were the recipients of many love- the Claud Loriug home. BANKERS FAVOR tion. Chicago. Thousands of or less, between Sunday evening. Lydia Washburn, of Coopersville, 10, to be observed as Detroit were Sunday dinner guests at the /or attended the Strand theater in Sam Newman and .son Melvin, of ly gifts and the guests wished manufacturers and patent buy- 4:30 a. m. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson and daugh- and John Patterson, of Ravenna, Mr. and Mrs. Louis I^uncke Weaver-Deardorf home. Lowell Friday evening. Freeport. were Sunday dinner and Formers' Day. During ers will inspect new devices 7VO P.m. ter Velma. spent Saturday after- them many happy returns of Ihe spent Sunday with Mrs. Blanche and son, and Mrs. Vern Loring Miss Mamie Tyler who is at the 50 Mrs. Dora Godfrey, of Bowne guests of Mr. and Mrs. Worthey day. the other days of fair week and daughter spent Sunday with GRADUAL CHANGE and patents for marketing. noon with Mrs. Joe Flynn, of Ward, Sunday being Mrs. Ward's Goodsell home in Like Odessa Center, was a Saturday evening Silcox. a one and one-half fare round Very low rates, if you have no Freeport. brith/day. Other callers were Mr. and Mrs. Andy Stewart, of called at her home here last caller of Miss Sada Wilson. trip rate will be authorized. McCords. Two Rockefeller Babies model, drawings and descrip- Vou can call the following points and talk foe Mr. and Mrs. John O'Harrow, Judd—Winters Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bing and son, L/N£ National Commission Be* Wednesday ni^ht. In addition, the Perc Mar- A Real One-Man Band tions will do. Send for free Prof, and Mrs. Francis Daniels of Grand Rapids, were Sunday Married, in Grand Bapids. by of Philadelphia, and Mr. Bing's Mr. and Mrs. Charley Dygert, lieves Local Sentiment We were very sorry lo hear THREE MINUTES for the rates shown. SOUTH BOWNE of Alto, called on Mr. and Mrs. pamphlet. R. Hamilton Edison. are the guests of Mrs. Kate dinner gu4sts of Mr. and Mrs. Fd. the Bev. Cornelius Quartell, Mrs. father from Grand Ledge. quette. Grand Trunk. Penn- Should Govern Evolu- that O/i Pardee was md so well O'Harrow and Mr. and Mrs. Ed- sylvania. Michigan Central D. H. McWhinney, Friday eve- Managing Director. Internation- as usual last week. Rates to other points are proportionately low. Wright, of Ionia, this week. Clara Judd. of Chicago, and Mr. Word has been received of the tion in Methoda of son O'Harrow, of Grand Bapids. Those from this way who at- ning. al Patent Exposition. Merchan- Miss Lmra Custer, of Elmdale. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fllis, of East Edward Winters, of Ada. at the serious illness of Mr. Stewart and Wcbath llallroads are were Sunday afternoon callers. tended the Bowne Center school Mrs. Lucy Duell. of Alto, spent Conducting dise Marl. Chicago. cll-4t was Ihe guesl of her cousins. AI-l Dry Station-to-Station Rate Caledonia, were entertained Sun- home of Bev. Quartell, al three Smith, of Orange Beach. Alabama. co-operating with the (air reunion were Mr. and Mrs. D. 1). o'clock Monday afternoon, Aug. Friday evening with her daugh- Banking. fred Custer and wife lasl week. day at the Walter Fllis home. Mr. and Mrs. John Behler and Mr. Smith is a son of Mrs. Alia managenient and tbe advisory FOR SALE—Carrots, beets and LESLIE SO Holcomb. W. H. Pardee ami wife. 17. ter, Mrs. Claud Loring and fam- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chesley were Mr. and Mrs. Le,eoo JasuJaipersi e and daughters Betty ami Yvonne and Mrs. II. F. Miller and children, Smith and a brother of Boyd committee of 14 Detroit bus! IF substantial changes are to be dill for pickling. Phone 115- The couple were attended by Mr. ily. Saturday and Sunday guests of LAWTON... .50 son Gerald, of Ada. called at the son Jack, all of (irand Bapids. vis- Smith and was a school teacher ness and industrial leaders F-2. C. H. Alexander, (el I If Mr. and Mrs. Win. CosgrifT, Mrs. and Mrs. John Winters. They will * brought about in branch bank- their daughter, Mrs. Alfred Custer I from ( Wilson home Thursday evening. ited Sunday with the former's in and around Ada for a number your "EigkMn^Llne" may Ozi Pardee. Harold Voder and appointed by Gov. Wilber M. ALASKA ATOMS ing In tbe United States they and husband. LAWRENCE ** .. n. i • i i t mother. Mrs. Sarah Behler and leave on Wednesday morning for of years. His many friends here FOR RENT—Desirable modern Harry Tredenick and wife were jJ|ck mnailu.d for a I(Wr visi,. family and Mrs. Minnie Bowck. Chicago, where they will spend a Brucker in spreading the be thc finest and fattest on th* should originate within the states home in Uiwell. Inquire at Mrs. Lulu Cannavan was in Lowell Sunday dinner guests of then Mrs. Andrew Blough and Mrs. hope for his speedy recovery. message of the fair's added Arthur Boisimier, of Grand MERRILL >0 Mr week or ten days. Approximately rather than from Washington on ledger oflice. (|fICIarksville Friday to see Mrs. parents. Mr. and Mrs. Will Tre- ; "nd Mrs. Basil Hayward William CosgrilT visited Tuesday Boyd Smith and wife and sons attractions this year. Bapids, spent part of last week at road. Here's our Auto Insur- Ellen Hull who recently had a spent Sunday with some friends 150 friends of the couple gave Iner-state lines as proposed In to ( m ARSHALL -*'0 with Mrs. Fstella Rosier and and Mr.s. Alia Smith and Mrs. Ihe home of Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert WANTED—Girl at Melody harms, stroke and is confined lo her bed. them an old fashioned charivari ance "eight" that will make it "trade area" branch banking plans, . * | • i- — i c ai Long Lake near Cloverdale. mother. Jennie Johnson motored to the Moffit. B. D. Bancroft took his herd of Mr .,m| Fr^ McI)onaid( on Monday night, the charivari Must be experienced. Mrs. Will Ackerson. of Clarks-1 MT. PLEASANT 50 Mrs. Ann Walton, of Freeport. Getz farm on Sunday where a recent report of the Economic Jerseys to Ionia Sunday where I f Dl.,roi, s|M.nl sevi.ra, davs |ast breaking up after those present Fred Dunham, of Chicago, and safest wherever you 901 , viile. was Ihe guest of her sister., Policy Commission of the Amerl- \\h HALI. your hay or straw for , . Monday. ! hey will be shown at the fair yal spent the past week at the Ozi were treated to cigars and candy. they were joined by Mrs. Charles uncle. Sam Snyder, called at the Mrs NVilbur Ty t r< wcek Nvilh Mr and Mrs can Bankers Association declares. $L/5 per Ion. All work guar-i • this week. Pardee home. Maxfleld. and Mr. and Mrs Walter Moffit home Friday..Monday call- 1. Fire Watts. BIGGER DISPLAY Such chan e8 The rates quoted are Station-to-Station Day II. F. Miller and family visited Williams, of Grand Bapids, Mr. anteeil. Give us a trial. Go Mrs. Jennie Flynn, of Bowne Ada Locals ers were Mr. and Mrs. Edward 1. Tkefl Alke Piatt was choeen as tbe tv^- B . -»hould de BOSTON CENTER The Union Aid of the M. E. the past week at the W. H. Par- and Mrs. Bert Bowles and fam- Witze. of Grand Bapids. ical telephone worker of the Qiicago 1 reloP by evolutionary rather than anv distance Call Jaekson. rates, effective 4;30 ajn. to 7KX) pjn. Eve- Center, was a week-end guest of 3. Tornado, Triniporiition Uncle Geofg^^iTley. 90. of Sntton, church will be held in the church dee home. Mr. Miller returned ily, of Holland. The party had a C. W. King and family and E. branch of the Western Electric Coq* revolutionary* stages." phone 91. Ada. t'Mf Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Mclnlvre and her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Fllis Miss Beatrice Martin is visiting 4. Public UebllKy N. H , plays a harmonica, bass drum ning Station-to-Station rates are effective Friday afternoon. August 28. All to Gunlake Saturday, and Mrs. picnic lunch at the State park, OF LIVESTOCK A. Bunker attended the school re- paqr. "The extension of branch banking rnMK Ti) Mnrrnv I ikc—WVsi Keith, who have been visiting and family. her cousin. Miss Helen Stevens, at 5. Property Dimtje and phemograph for dances out in his members please try to be present Miller and family remained for and later motored to the Bowles union at Bowne Center Saturday. Dutton. 6. Def«ne of Seiti district through state action would mean Side—V;!nm1 flshhik. k'mkI camp Wisconsin, expect to arrive| 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Night Station- Mr. and Mrs. F. Seaman, of as there is important business to the Bowne school reunion Satur- home at Holland for supper. Kings ate supper at the Proctor ,u, u 1 1 7. Colllilon , that states not now permitlng stale grounds, ko