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Urg ,, Tail,bUin Circulation Eaittr• n 'Kent and Job Printinf wMtern Ionia Counties THE LOWELL LEDGER prices. Phone 200 —'V —L--— —^ VOL. XXVI Uh*«r.v LOWELL, MICHIGAN, DEC. IQ, IQIS No. 28

IT T THE REXALL STORE To the Farmers Mra. John A. Arehart Taken From Wage Ldaa in Michigan Alone ia Her Little Ones. $2,000,000. ALWAYS IN THE LEAD Mrs. John A. Arehart passed away Lansing, Mich., Dec. 17.—Spanish " mm Only useful and sensible Christmas gifts ere offered of This Community at her home in this village at 0 p. influenza continues to increase in m., December 15, after a brief ill- Michigan, despite efforts of health by us this year and you are sure of both satisfaction end ness. aged 33 years. Private funeral oflicers to.check it by individual economy if you make your Christmas r ureHases a t the A New Yeer it elmosl here end we ere going services were conducted at the home quarantine, Rexell Store. Here are a few of the many lines we offer. Monday by Bev. Jos. Ellig, pastor of . This latest order of the state to help you stert Nineteen-Nincteen right, by sup- - St. Mary's Catholic church; burial board of health is apparently being msi mm msm plying you with e worth-while System Celende^. in St. Mary's cemetery. utterly ignored in some places, but Genuine White Ivory Books Frances Izene Bergm. daughter of is being rigidly enforced in others. John S. and Mary Bergin, was born So far no general good result has Goods All the new Popular Copyrights This celender not only hes good tiled figures Uuc. Gift Bookw and Hooks for which you can reed ecrott the roonii but on the in Vergennes April 10, 1885. She at- appeared. Brushew, MirrorH, Truyn, .Mauiciny tended the Lowell schools and Until the fifteenth of December (iDodH, Jewel Cases, K-rfurne l.mi- boys and Kirls—the largest line beck or each month sheet there it e piece pro- graduated with the claks of 1904. there had been reported to the state tleH, Coiiilm, Etc., boufclit luM Ap- riliown in Lowell. vided to enter ell itemt of income and outgo at She was united in marriage Nov. 24, board of health all told 82,000 cases ril at Pre war jmoen. well as other importent memoranda. •1909, to John A. Arehart, and to of the influenza. Dr. Olin's idea is Perfumes and Toilet them were born three children, that this is just about half and that Box Stationery Waters George Anthony, age 8 years; Mary the Bed Cross survey will prove HIk artHortmeiii hou^'iii direri l'alim*r.-, Colgaiea, Harmony of Those of you who will have to make income Frances, six, and William Bernard, this. returns to the Government will greatly appreciate from the uianufacturerB in plu'nor I'.Ofdou. Jontwl, aud many other who will be two years old March I Basing jigures on the estimate iimkcs in any -i/.e bottlfo at popu- next. ('liriMlom# IIOM'H—A jfilt of -tu this feature. You will also find a digest of the in- that at least one-half of the 82,000 tionm ih nnicli uppn.viii fe—W- hau the kind he vided for keeping breeding record. street. Funeral services will be held Michigan nearly 'S2,000,000 in wages point to til cvt-ry harui writing 'Kaymond, Frank and Carl Bergin, Home Folks. smokcH aid we ad vise early buying there Sunday at one o'clock p . m. of the sick alone, to say nothing of and every oiH'Kuarantei'iJ to prove all of whom, especially those in the Nov. I I, 1918. sHtiufactorv. hefore the tax goes on. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. Low the money lost by those engaged in lt*t a calender with which every ferm house stricken home have the sympathy Dear Mother and Father: ell. industries which have been closed in this territory should be supplied. of the entire commuiiity in their for fear of the epidemic. This is Thursday afternoon and I Candy Gibson Art Cards This Thursday morning's Herald have my work all caught up so will great alTliction. I iy^'ls—Buntes—llHriselinaiih 1 f you want a little remembrance has the following: To the sister. Miss Eva Bergin, try aiui write a few lines. for your friend a (litison Art Card You can sccure the one we have for you by Charles Althen, for nearly 40 Caution Once More. in boxes or bulk. Sonv speHnl who was sumnioned from Camp This has been an eventful week in tills the bil All engraved work years a clothing merchant of Lowell, We were ordered by the State bargains ut ."iU aud liilc pi-r llj. in calling at the bank Saturday, Dec. 21. The cal- •Taylor at Louisville, Ky., was given France as the signing of the arm- and ••iiVflopt". to match. died at his home here, 1410 Sigsbee Board of Health on Dec. 14 to es- pretty boxes. endars are now reedy for distribution and we sug- the privilege of assisting in the care stice was celebrated in regular street, S. E., Wednesday noon, after tablish a rigid quarantine in all of the stricken one from Thursday style. I went to town Tuesday af- gest that you get yours at once before the matter a few hours* illness. cases of influenza. There are under Maaicuresets nairbru-. Military brushe-. Suitity razors. Fitall cases, etc. until the end. ternoon and stayed until about 7;li0 slips your mind. Mr. Althen was 77 years old and quarantine at present only five To Mrs. Arehart, one who knew in the evening and believe me the came to Lowell from New York houses. Don't fail to sec the big values we are her best pays this tribute: French people, and Americans too, offerintr for state in 18G8 to engage in business. A quarantine means that nothing were having a great old time. 1 (About ten years ago he retired. A She was a devoted and kind moth- can come out of the house. No mail, er. Her first and last thoughts were saw several French and U. S. sol- short time ago he came to Grand no money, no dish, no person. diers going down the streets arm in Bapids and took a residence at 1410 of her family whom she deeply We have the disease nearly stop- loved and for whom she always arm and everyone was very happv. D. G. LOOK Sigsbee street, S. K., in order to be ped in l-owcll. If every person 111 The working hours have been near his daughters here. Wednes- Jived. Her illness was of short dura- Lowell will consider himself an as- One of the 8000 Rexall Drugstores. tion but she bore it witii Christian changed now to eight hours a day day morning about 10 he was strick- sistant hiealth ofllcer we shall soon and no work Saturday or Sundavs. en with an attack of heart trouble fortitude and she remarked that have no 'cases here. Help us make while she had so much to The band went hack on special dvitv and died about eight hours later. our quarantine rigid. If you learn again but 1 thought it best to stav at He is survived by the widow, two and apparently was needed so much of any cases that are not cared for for her little ones that if it was the my work so as to get it all done as daughters, Mrs. J. Schrouder and phone the health ofllcer. Keep four soon as possible. You see all of our Mrs. M. E. Simpson, both of this Svill of her Heavenly Father that she feet distance when talking to any- must go, she was ready, feeling sure work here has to go back to Wash- Member Federal Reserve System city, and two sons, P. C. Althen of one. Don't get the other man's ington for the files there so we will l^owell and C. F. Althen of Colum- that those left behind would take breath. Stay home. Don't shop in care of those entrusted to her. have to compile a lot of data and bus, Ohio. near by towns for a couple of weeks. make it up in hook form so we will 1 in 1 ••i—f A beautiful life was thus brought Don't encourage outside visitors to to, what seems to be, an untimely have at least a couple 111011(1^' work NEEDS 100,000 NEW MEMBERS come into Lowell. In other words to do. end, but we are consoled with the be careful and in another week we thought that the ways of God are You can write and tell me all QhristmHs Hvtyitig Red Cross Campaign in Kent County shall ho free from this thing. about how it was celebrated over Thia Week. not to be understood by man and S. S. Lee, Health Ofllcer. ===== is Easy at that it was all for the best that she there as I imagine it was quite a The Bed Cross Christmas "mem- must no and that she still lives with time. bership campaign is set for the week her family in spiritual communion Erneat VanDerwall Writes from the The nights are pretty cold here Going beginning Dec. 10. The quota set and will protect and guard her little Northern Russia Front. now but the days are very nice. We for Grand Bapids and Kent county children. expect to have a stove set up in here Stocking's Music is 100,00(1 members, renewal and Nov. 10, 1918. today sometime so it will he verv My Dear Mother and All: new members. The Bed Cross head- nice to work here. and Away • quarters has advised the Grand Bap CARD OF THANKS. Well 1 feel pretty good tonight for 1 received a couple of Grand Bap- ids chapter that on account of the We wish to extend our sincere I got nine letters from home yester- ids papers from you this noon dated large over-subscription in their war thanks to our friends and neighbors day, six from you, so they're catch- October 3, but haven't had time to You or Someone Else? drive last summer, there may not be who so kindly assisted us durinK ing up you see. You all seem to have look at them yet. Jewelry Store. the necessity for another such cam- our late bereavement. such a hazy idea of where I am and What does Harvey think they will You will surely want some picture John A. Arehart ami children. what I'm doing. I hope by this do about his course? 1 rather im- No better present pcssible than an The largest asset the American J. S. Bergin. time you have got some of my let- agine that they will continue it for for remembrance. Come in and Bed Cross has is the loyalty of its J. Eva Bergin. ters telling of conditions here. We at least six months now that the), let us talk kodak together; per- membership, over five million, in J. Raymond Bergin and family. have a little snow now and then, have it started. Edison Phonograph the United States. 0. J. Howard and family. but it don't last any longer than in I am going to look forward now Frank Bergin and family. the stales. I expected to see snow- haps we can help you in your selec- The real fighting is over but the to the time that 1 will be on mv wav with nice assortment of records, fundamental principles and ideals banks a couple of feet high anyway, back home as that will he a great tion and use of same. We keep our under which the Bed Cross is organ- Subaeribera, Attention! but was happily disappointed. The time for me. or a dainty ized and operated will, for the sake Many Ledger subscriptions expire Russians tell us it will get so cold One of the Majors was in to see stockup-to-date in of humanity tend to augment rather January I. Under the new regula- we can't stand it here but we go to me this morning about some photo- than diminish their activities. tions, we can not send papers after work without overcoats in what graphic work so they figure on Wrist Watch Bobert W. Irwin will ugain super the time paid for has passed.- they'll zero weather by their keeping rue busy 1 guess. thermometer and they wonder how Watbhee, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware vise this membership campaign. As I.ook at the date on your address One thing, when we do get start- or one of a thousand pretty and soon as it is possible campaign head- label. If its reads I Jan. 19, meaning. we stand it. I think the main dilTi- ed home now it ought to be consid- Cut Glass and China Goods quarters will be opened. The meth- Jan. 1, 1919, now is the lime to re- culty with them is that they get erably less time than it took to come desirable gifts found at our store. od of carrying on the campaign will new to avoid a break in service. closed up for the winter without over as we will no doubt go right and will appreciate a visit from you at anytime. Welcome be verv similar to that of a year ago. We have, on the average, more any ventilation and are too jazy to straight across instead of the round whether you buy or not. It will extend into every township than one hundred subscriptions get out. They say they like the about way we came. uind every precinct in the county, coming due on the first of each Americans ami French, but hate the 1 want you to keep on writing to 'and to every ward in the city. month. It will be seen that it is im- English, and I believe if the British me just the same as ever as there is R. D. Stocking. €CCB Aso T roubles^ 50 or 00 cents. wounded by machine gun tire. Ser- 1 wish to give notice to the people Lowell State bank to Mrs. Maud 1 forgot to mention the last letter geant Banks continued to lead his LOWE.2-.l~* IVIICHIGAN of Lowell that I have this day ten- McNaughton. 1 got from you was dated Sept. 14, platoon throughout the attack un- dered my resignation to the Town- Frank G. Taylor, Treasurer. ship Board as Highway Commission- which was written eight days after til his company had re-formed and er, as my work demands my atten- Notice! 1 landed here. Those clippings you an emergency no longer existed. tion at home. The road work is If you want to get 72c a pound for sent me were sure appreciated as Home address. Rev. Henry Banks, Cemetery TJfemorials they tell me news from home. 1 will Father, Lowell. Michigan." about completed for this year with butterfat this week, take it to Mrs. the exception of some repair work F. W. Bralsted, Lowell, and Mrs. be glad when I get the LtHlger. Might also add that the 32nd has art sun to advance in pries again owing towhic tAoh wil lsearcity be carried o nof by Mr. Bessie Wilson, Moieley. Our boys are sure driving the fought, at difTerent times, 20 of Ger- Walter Blakeslee. You will get an absolutely accur- Bolsheviki, When they get started many's best divisions, including the iaSor at tAo Marble and Granite Quarries. now1 wis h also to thank the people of ate test and weight, as aU cream is our oflicers can't hold tliem. They Prussian Guards, and at no time did take no prisoners. They have the Lowell's Central for Fall 1918 or Spring 1919 doiivtry, 2fou canLowel saool for thei r friendship and loyal weighed and tested in the open they yield as much as a yard when support, also the manner in which where you can see it and you can bunch they were after nearly clean- the Germans made their counter- monojf Sy placing your order at ObCe with the Township Board has co-oper- get your pay right away. ed up now. oflensives. Shoe Store ated with me; It is with regret 1 Try out mis deal. You will be I nave no complaints to make as I Trusting this finds you well, and find it necessary to take this step. money ahead. am feeling good and know that my with kindest regards to my friends Once more thanking you for past [I

"It is all over then'/** asked Mrs. Kenson. FREE LIBRARIES IN ITALY THE JOY OF "Since you compel ma to be frank— GEIVING WAR CROSS STOMACH UPSET? yes," answered Kellerman. "It ha* T h'e patriotic been over for years, Ada. To think Society Which Promotes Such Institu- spirit and devotion PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN AT ONCE ENDS tions Has Made a Record It May MOTHERHOOD that you should have put us all In this with which Ameri- DYSPEPSIA, ACIDITY, GAS, "EvnyPkha* Well Be Proud of. maSiorj" BRIDE OF BATTLE danger! You haven't told me how yon can women have INDIGESTION. Carolyn of the Corners Came to thli Woman after got here, or how you sent me that so far performed 1^1 v - 1 A Romance of the American Army The federation for the promotion of message." FEW ^ war-aervice work Your meals lilt back! Your stomach Taking Lydia E. Pinkham'f free libraries in Italy has to Its credit Fighting on the Battlefields of France "How I got here? Does that mat* and made sacrifices !s sour, add, gassy and you feel bloat- Vegetable Compound to ter? Well, 1 came up In a peasant haa never been the eslahllshment of more than 2,000 ed after eating or you have heavy BY RUTH BELMORE ENDICOTT libraries since the year of Its lirst na- Restore Her Health woman's dress, as one of the repa- equaled in the lumps of Indigestion pain or headache, history of any tional convention in Itome in 11)08 up By VICTOR ROUSSEAU triated. I sent you the message through but never mind. Here Is Instant relief. ,4 i a boy, who knows nothing—his wits UTTLE country. Mothers, to the present. Ellentburg, Wash.— After I wm CaarflgM, 1918, by Doflfl, Meat aOompanr. Inc. married 1 was not well for a lone time were thrashed out of him by the Ger- wives and sisters The federation is modeled after the and a good deal of mans. Ho left the note—he won't support thia burden Society of .Milan for Popular Libraries, the time waa not iCopynghi, by W. Q. Otmpmaa.) trouble you. And I suppose now I'm with strength and and has as Its alms the promotion of fortitude. But able to go about Suddenly she broke Into a shrill in- CHAPTER XIII—Continued. mass of lee In the cove and was nt- pursued his barking. Chet tried to re- circulating libraries of every descrip- Our greatest desire ! been watching her for six or seven those who are al- —13— vective. "I'm to go back, after the ready drifting out Into the lake or not. ply to the hail, but his voice was onlj tion. and their management, and the was to have a child [years?" ready miserable "Cnll the dog, just the same," re- KELLERMAN STRIKES WALLACE WHO SURPRISES HIM thousands of miles that I came, be- Haste, however, be knew was Im- a hoarse croak. organization of a speedy center, so that in our home and one Hartley began to walk along the im the complaints and weaknesMa which peated Amnndn I'nrlow. "Frlnce will cause you are the only man In the perative. The tolll'ig of the chapel "We've got to keep on—we've got tr the federated libraries may buy sup- day my husband I road at Mark's side. He made a curi- so common to women, should take the hear you nnd bark." came back from WHILE IN QUARREL WITH MRS. KENSON. world who has ever meant anything to bell coming faintly down the wind, keep on," muttered the lad, dragging plies at cost. ous gulping sound before he answered. "God bless you! So he will," cried town with a bottle me! I gave my life to you. How many i tonic for the womanly lystem. Chet drew the sled swiftly along the the sled slowly. It publishes manuals, guides, cata- of Lydia E. Fink- I "Has It occurred to you, Mark, that If a womah is borne down by pain Mr. Stagg. "You've got more sense edge of the opening, the dog trotting The dog iuid disappeared. Carolyn logues, etc., for the various types of • the Kenson woman has been operating years have you played with me? An- than any of us, Mandy." ham's Vegetable Synopsis.—Lieut. .Mark Wailaco, II. S. A., is wounded at the battle swer me! And now you fling me from id sufferings at regular or inegular nlong beside them, whining. Prince May was weeping frankly. Chet Oorm- libraries; publishes a federal periodi- — Compound and I In Washington for a good time now?" A Lingering Disease. "And I'll have the chapel bell rung," of SMUhigo. While waiidorinj; alone In the .lunyle he eomes across a you as If 1 were nothing, because of— itemls, by nervonsness or dizzy spells, plainly did not approve of this. ley was pushing slowly through the cal to he distributed free; has estab- wanted me to try it he asked. Ma—Say, this here state of Wyom- she said. doiid man in a hut outside of which a little jrlrl is playinir. When he Is oh, do you suppose I haven't heard of headache or backache, "Favorite "Here It Is!" shouted the boy In sud- storm, staggering at each step, scarce- lished a service for supplies which in- It brought relief "I suppose so," Mark answered. ing must be a turrlble onhealthy place. "Huh! what's that for?" resciied he takes the yirl to the hospital and announces bis Intention of you and Miss Howard? I'll call her iption" should be taken. "Favor- den Joy. "Now we'll be all right, ly aware in what direction he wa« cludes subscription ut reduced rates, from my troubles. "You know everything was prepared Pa—What makes you think that, Sa- An International Service Bnih "The wind will carry the sound out I improved b health so I could do my adoi-linu her. Ills coninmmlinj; ollicer, Major Howard, tells him that that! But take care! I can be dan- Prescription" can now be had in Cariyn May!" heading. and the printing of catalogues, cards, the 'lent! man was Hampton, a traitor, who sold department secrets to J for years before the war began. The manthy? i tablet form as well as liquid at most drug across the cove. The boy, diet, will "Oh, I'm so glad, Chet," said the lit- etc., at cost; has established a federal housework; we now have a little one, all gerous when I am aroused, and I see Don't stay upset I Eat a tablet of of which 1 owe to Lydia E. Pinkham's an iiiteniiitional Kiinn in Washinuton and was detected by himself and I system had raiulllcatlons in every de- Ma—Why, ole Miz Perkins had a let- /etores. Send to Doctor Piexce's Invalids' recognize the sound of the bell and It tle girl. "For I'm getting real cold, and bindery, an olllce for technical advice Back Feel Achy After Grip? now—I see clearly now. If never be- Pape's Dlapepsln and Immediately the CHAPTER XIV. Vojretable CompoumV— Mrs. 0. S. Kelhvman. an oilUvr in the same olhee. Howard pleads to lie nllowed partment of the government. Von know ter from her uncle and he says him on Tiny Profits Per Pound •Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y., for a ten-cent trial will give lum an Idea of where home this snow makes me all wet." fore!" indigestion, gases, acidity and all stom- on library management and is planning Johnson, R. No. 3, Ellensburpi Wash. tn seiul the child home to his wife and they a^ree that she shall never Colonel Howard was In touch with It nnd his wife have both bad the ballot .^package of tablets. Is." "Keep up your heart, Cariyn May," OLDS and influenza leave thousands with weak kidneys Mark's blood seemed to freeze as he ach distress ends. How to Write a Sermon. for the direct production of books. There are women everywhere whb know her father's shame. Severn! years Inter Wnllnee visits Kleanor at as far back as the Cuban war?" ever since they moved there in '00. Some industries have been able to get in For fifty years Dr. Pierce's Pleasant "You do bent nil!" exclaimed Joseph be begged. "I guess weil get through Joseph Stagg heard the dog bark Houses for soldiers with libraries and aching backs. The kidneys have to do most of the Ions for children in their homes yet are "(Jood Lord, yes, but—" listened. He had unconsciously drawn Pape's Dlapepsln tablets are the sur- Stncg, starting to leave the house. C ii Vii-in^ la:onist. For years a strange man has hannteil i'leajior's footsteps. might eat them." ; were in such condition that If anyone Bpoke to DEED OF SHAME RECALLED of the tolling bell, sharply on tne harking. The hardware dealer shout- vogue of s-'.'iidlng books Individuaily t" are always in unusual demand after grip epidemics foM-iwing but never aceostin^' her. (hie iii-^lit Wallace s.-es the man little of the whole accursed nest of "Why, there's no turtle In there." ;ine. 1 would Jump and scream. It seemed 1 to speak directly to Miss Amanda, but Kidney Pills medicine a trial, and for special advice The packing industry was able to adapt could not live much longer. Finally, my ulster watch for other breaks in the Ice. ed as lie ran. lie was the most reck- the soldiers. as so many people have learned their reliability. are write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., an' follows him to a .uamblin^ house kept by a Mrs. Kenson. Here the spies. I obeyed their orders because— ••Well, Johnny put his boat In the advlxcd me to take Dr. Picrce's Favorite Pre- Handsome Soldier Felt That He Had she had gone back Into the room ami Here was another—a wide-spreading less of them all and on several occa- Doan's Lynn, Mass. The result of 40 yesA stramre man is aitin-keil by Kellernmn. Wallace lesciics him ami takes well. I can't tell you now—but I worked aquarium and papa said it turned tur- itself to unheard of demands more quickly, scription, which I did. I have never taken such One Broken Heart to Hia Credit wns putting on her outer wraps. Mrs. used the world over. They are recommended by your own -wonderful medicine before. The first bottle crevasse filled with black water. Chet sions came near falling. Ruling Spirit Strong. experience is at your service. him to Ins own apartment. In the niuhl the man. who cave his name against them too. I've done them more perhaps, than any other industry. And this Oormley, red^eyed and weeping, friends and neighbors. tle." made me feel like a new person. 1 have taken or Discredit. had no Idea to which direction he Suddenly an object appeared In the Authors dn not always live quite as Hartley, disappears. The next day Wallace i< called from his olliee harm than good. I had my motives— five bottles and am feeling fine, can do all of my brought the cap. was because the vast equipment of packing should turn. And, Indeed, it seemed to smother of falling snow. Hoarsely the ap to their writings, or artists to their STOPS atnl on hix return funis impor'ant documents misslim. His resignation scllish ones, despicable, perhaps; but I ''housework and not feel tired out. 1 owe all this Mr. Stagg plunged down the steps Personal Reports of Real Cases LAMENESS An Exception. '•'\Xo the •Prescription.' I shall never forget te She was nn incorrigible flirt, nnd him as though the opening was grow- dog barked again. Mr. Stagg shouted: pictures. Here is a little yarn about is r<'(pieste(l. Mrs. Kenson asks Walbice to become a spy for the inter- was never a traitor, (loot! Hod. Mark, "A yellow streak never pays," plants, refrigerator cars, branch houses, etc., praise Dr. Plerce'a medicine. Give It a trial she was married. Therefore she deem- nnd kept on down the bill to the water from a Bone Spavin, Ring Bone, ing wider each moment. The Ice on "Hey, Prince! Prince! Heie we Louis Uaeniaekers which shows that natiojial pan.'. He refuses and is clubbed as he is leaving the if.use. haven't you seen how your faith In me launched out the guy who was full of had been gradually developed to its present •'.alatera, and yon «U1 sever be without Itl"— front. There was an eating-place here Splint Curb, Side Bone, or similar Mra. Vina Olin. ed It quite safe to say pretty things which they stood must he completely are!" once he was almost tempted to fall A MICHIGAN CASE. A MICHIGAN CASE. Hartley rescues him. has begun to make a man of me?" bromides. ® to the handsome captain by her side. where the waterside characters congre- severed from that further up in the In- iroublei and gets horse going sound. state of efficiency, so that in the crucial hour The mongrel made for the hardware below the high standard of courage in- Mr?. David Plchl, C street. Gay- Peter A. Brink, ice cream mak- It act! mildly but quickly and good re- Mark took Hartley's hand and "Oh, doesn't It? I am nfrnld you "I suppose," she remarked, "you've gated, and Mr. Stagg put his head In let! it became a mighty international system for merchant and almost knocked him , slsted on in his cartnons. lord, Mich., says: "Occasionally sult! are lasting. Does not blister gripped it. It was the best and the would have a hard time to convince a broken many n woman's heart?" at the door. The hoy had become frightened. over. He was mad with joy. er, 123 W. Thirtcentii ?t., IIoI- war service. "Some of you fellers come out with | He was visiting the Hrltlsh front In when I take cold it settles on my or remove the hair and horse can CHAPTER X—Continued. "Hey.Weston!" called his follow or- only possible answer. In their tacit gold miner of the truth of that state- SAVECOAl "Only one," replied he. "And that Carolyn May had little idea of their 'Show 'em^ to us. good dog!" cried Flanders, and during a temporary lull land, Mich., says: "Colds settling be worked. Page 17 in pamphlet with understanding they went on toward ment," said the mean old joy-kllllng was mnny, many years ago." me on the Ice and look for a little girl kidneys. My back begins to both- derly from the door of the sterilizing O A Ws?Ul VI danger. Prince sat up and howled. It nele Joe. "Take us to'em! Where's ws bein^' conduct, d aloii^' a front- on my kidneys was the cause of each bottle telli how. |2. SO a bottle the inn together. feller. And how had this development taken place? She scented romance. —and a boy and a dog," said Mr. Stagg. er me and every time I bend over, lelivered. Horse Book 9 R free. Under the name of Weston. Mark room; and then, seeing him with the seemed to the boy as though they were Hannah's Cariyn? Show us. boy!" | line trench. Suddenly the enemy com- all my kidney trouble. 1 had sore- in the medical branch of sister, withdrew. Outside the inn they saw an auto, "Do tell me about It!" she persisted. "Like enough, they're lost In this storm. In desperate straits, lii'ked. sharp pains catch me in my back ABSORBINE, JR., the antiseptic liniment had enlisted Not by making vast inroads into the capi- Prlnce lapped Mr. Stagg's face and menced a lively bombiirdmeut. ness and a dull ache across the tor mankind, reduces Painful Swellings, En- the service, It was a lowly branch, "You heard my name?" asked Mark. with a soldier chautTeur In charge. What's the Use? Phoenix Mineral "Well, then, several years ago I had And the Ice Is going out." "You've got to h» a brave girl. then ran off through the falling snow. ! "1 tried to keep my back up and and 1 can hardly straighten. tal wealth of the country, but largely by using, small nf my back and my kidneys larged Glands, Wens, Bruises,Varicose Veins; despised by those who knew nothing "I heard It. Captain Mark. Won't Hartley gripped Mark's arm. Professor—I went to the railroad of- occasion to journey up North. My only They all rushed out of the eating- Cariyn May," he said. "I'm goin' to barking and leaping. The men bur- 1° look as unconcerned as tlie Tommy Whenever I get these attacks I beali Sore*. Allays Pain. Will tell you of its activities. But the choice had you tell me what it means, what It all "Do you know whose that Is?" he fice today and got that umbrella I left from year to year, a potion of the profits, to The Coal Saver companion in the railway compart- house nnd down to the nearest dock. swim across tills place and then drag ried after him. Twice or thrice the feel lame all over and my kidneys acted irreguhrly. 1 read of Doan's housands of le are using this by my side." said Mr. liaeiuaekers, more if you write. |1. 2S a bottle at dealen been between that and nothing, for the means?" whispered. "Kellennan's!" on the train last week. provide for expansion. ment was a very pretty girl. We rode Even the cook went, for ho chanced to you over. You stick to the sled and dog was back, to make sure that he "but I found it bard work—the desire get out. of order. Doan's Kidney Kidney I'dls and bought some. » dctimed. Liberal trial bottle tor 10c itampi. The landlady came to the door. His Wife—That's gpod. Where is it Twonderful PHQ NIX MINERAL and know Carolyn May. ft.MOUM, P. D. F..S10Ts^lsttSprlnoti«ld.MlN. first tighting contingents to be sent "What it all means?" he repeated ' find it great coal and money aaver. on for many hours together and no you won't scarcely get wet even." was followed. Then the men saw to burrow into the trench was nearly Pills have never failed to quickly They quickly relieved all the trou- "Bonsoir, messieurs." she said smil- now? - Swift ft Company's profits have alwaya been to "And let me tell you. she's one rare overseas embraced only the regulnrs, vaguely, wondering at 'the concern on ^Simple to use, treats coal in a minute; coal one else entered the carriage—" "Oh, Chet! don't you dare get soniethins: outlined in the driving snow. ton mu«-h for me." remove the trouble and I am soon ble and I have had no return of ing. "This way tonight, If you please." Professor—Kb? By Jove, I—really, little kid," he declared, out of Mr. not those of the draft. Mark had en- her face. tiny, compared with aales, that they have had practic- 2',then has no soot, less smoke, no bad gases "Yes, yes?" she Interrupted eagerly. drownd-ed!" begged Carolyn May, ter- "Uncle Joe! Uncle Joe!" As mie Tommy eloquently put if. well again." it." : listed rather than wait, especially since "Why you disappeared as you did She led them round by the side, into my dear, I'm afraid I left It on the ally no effect on the price of meat (amounting *o only - nor clinkers, and few ashes. Therefore, "I never said a word to her, or gave Stagg's hearing. "How she come to be rified now.by the situation. The child's shrill voice reached 11h> "it ain't till yer in khaki that yer he knew that Colonel Howard, with from Washington. I knew that you the kitchen, where they found half a train. a fraction of a cent per pound). to ]4 more heat It makes no difference her the slightest opportunity to say related to that hard-as-nails Joe Stagg He turnetl a bright t'ace on her as hardware merchant. There was pc/ir forgits tor duck." dozen privates drinking light wine and •vWhat grade of coal or coke you use. Is a pu/zler." Cuticura Soap Kellerman and his staff, were already had applied for leave of absence, be- And yet the owners of the businesa have been anything to me."—London Answers. he struck out for the edge of the other Chet. staggering on. leaning apifiisf in France. cause you had overworked In the hot teasing the landlady's daughter as she Stumping for Father. The hardware dealer might deserve ice floe. Chet might not have been the the Wind, and pulling the sled behind !served them. Mother—Herbert, you mustn't ask content with reasonable returns on their capital, and • fhoenli Mineral this title In ordinary times, but this Catarrh Cannot Be Cured Best for Baby And somewhere within a few square weather. Hut you — never came 1 toace or boiler, but rather makes them last longer Enforced Silence. wisest hoy who ever lived, hut he was him. by LOCAL API'LICATIONS, ps they There was nothing in this to the your papa so many questions. They Ir- have been able, year alter year, to put part of the end heat better. Remember it produces H to M was one occasion when he plainly dis- Soai • 25c., Ointment -> & SOo.. Talcum UTks. Sample miles was the base of the American back." Her voice broke into a sob. i more heat. One dollar can will treat one ton of "I did Mrs. (Jilppers an injustice yes- brave, in the very best sense of the "Well, you silly chump:" gi*-.vied cannot reach the seal ut the disease. t-acl maiiixl tree by "Cuticura. Dt'i'l. K. Bo»ton." men; they were often turned out of ritate him. profits back into the businesa to provide for its played emotion. Catarrh Is a local disease, greatlv- imlu- activities, the heaflcjiiarters from which "Tiie Colonel didn't think it strange. 1 .either hard or soft coal or coke. terday." word. Joseph Stagg. "Where're yoa going, enced by constitutional conditions. HALL'S the dining room-parlor when oflicers Herbert (shaking bis head)—It ain't Defy Jack Frost with less coal and more heat Hannah's Cariyn, the little child he DOANS TUf the mobilization in France was being He wouldn't admit that there was any ; expansion. "How was that?" "Don't worry about me, Cariyn anyway V" CATARRH MKDICINE will cine catarrh put in an appearance. But—this was the questions, nm. It's the answers he and save money. Send for test package. It will had learned to love, was somewhere on It is taken Internally and acts through directed. reason, except that you must have i demons'rate how these things are done. SEND "I told her she talked all the time." May," he chattered. "Oh, Uncle Joe!" waller C'arolyit the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the 60c a Box at All Stlres. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N.Y. Mfg. Chem. LUXURY WAS NOT FOR THEM | Kellerman! Mark looked at Hartley can't give that make him sore!—Pean These fractions of tiny profits have been repaid to fNE DOLLAR TODAY for thia package to the Ice In the driving storm. He "Hurry up to the surgical ward!" gone back 'o your regiment. Did you to the public many fold in the form of better service, "Does she do that?" The desperate chill of the water al- May, "he isn't anythini; ll': nm- imt willing !hat ynii slmuld learn lo A group of she newly arrived doc- because—yen know—because—•" i her wiih less badinage than was ens- the riskiest thing I ever did. I'm going "profit-sharing" than this return in added usefulness but there was no reply. had looped around his wrist had slipped He raised a faint murmur whirli says l,(Mi(l.(MH) portions of fond are sold niug to ihe bridge wasn't far. was it, dance." of smoked bam was to be frie(l for j tomary among the soldiers. As she to take you back behind the lines in Then, suddenly, the clear silver tone :ors ami nurses was comim: up tio' Mark could hardly restrain his feel- and in national preparedness ? off! He had no way of reaching the reached Mr. Stagg's ears. each day in the tl'J." national kitchens niotherV" Joe was turned bnmeward Mary asked why and her molher ex- breakfast the "morning after." If stairs. Tiiey were all ready for their I moved out of the lighted room into the my auto. By a miracle of good luck I of a bell rang out. Its pitch carried wife's, a baked chicken was to appear ing. rope attached to the sled save by "I—I did the best 1 could. Mr. Stasg. and restaurants which have been es- and pm in bed. Ilearini: the little fid- elaimed "Simply because I see tiie work. Mark no longer saw anythin:; i shadows outside the merriment fell have the password for the night. through the storm startllnuly clear. at dinner. Now about that ham. "I'll tell you." said Mark, raising his crossinj; hack through the water. Take—take her right up to mother. tablished in London and the Kuirlish low talking in himsell' a few moiiieins fnlly nf it." but the wounded men. I>rippinur w-it'a like ii mask from her face. Come! And we'll talk over matters There was a movement out In the She'll ti\ Car'lyn up, all right." Smack against this Uepublican and eyes. "1 was accused of treachery, of Swift & Company, U. S, A. Net Contents 15 fluid Draohn Chet felt that he could not do if. country. All these iustiiuiions are of later, moiher eaves-drn|iped : "Thai's Mary said quickly: "Well, dnn't you perspiration, he hurried from the ward "What is it, Annette?" asked Mark. on the drive back!" cove. One field of Ice crashed against "Say, kid!" exclaimed the cook. "I Democratic headqtiartfrs leans a betraying secrets to enemies of my "Oh, Chet! Chet!" walled Carolyn recent development—the couinmnal • •He time, old man, you talked tno "-Upi'nse that 1 want to see the folly to the pack store and back, innumer- "Ah. monsieur, it is tragic!" said the "Come, Ada!" said Kellerman; and another. Mr. Stagg stilled a moan f-'uess you need a bit of tixin' up your- 1 boarding house where poor wretches, country—" May. "you've dropped my rope!" kiichi-n being unknown before tin war. luueb," id' it. tnnV —Seattle TitneS. able times, stni'-'giing under great girl, pausing at the outhouse door. then he turned sharply and confronted CASTORHand wa s one of the first to climb d(v?.n What he should do, poor Chet could self. Why, see here, boys, this chap's and I'iriii.-h housewives are greatly ap- whose family hearth tires have gone Kleanor laughed in a little, mirth- "She is one of my countrywomen. The Forlnfents^andJCMldren. to the level of the ice. piles of towels and bedding. Mark. not think. His hrain .seemed com- been in the water and his clothes preclaiive of ihe saving of labor and H^rd-Hearted Jailer. So Thoughtless! out. are drugging an existence. Poor less voice. "You're still the same. accent is of the south, or some out- "Have a care. Joe," .somehody I "Must have been a stiff light." pant- For an instant he stood as If trans- pletely clouded. is froze si ilV." economy nf fuel which results when The Sutfragi-u- Tell me. my gnod •Tve heard that she walks in her Souls, they scented the ham frying. Fncle Mark." she whispered. "Did you landish part, but she is French-SaVid warned him. "This snow on the Ice ed Hariley, as they passed each otiier. fixed; then, with an oath, he leaped at p.nt what was the little ^'iii doing? no he ro.vTiNiT.n.) ; meals are purchased at ibe state kitcb- mra. would ynu go to jail for a prln- sleep." Had the landlady lost her senses? think 1 would believe that;" she has come a long way to meet him, will mask the holes and iissures some- Mark responded with a movement «4f him and struck him a blow in the face Mothers Know That He saw her hiiulin^ in on the wet rope ens. The coming winter, ii i- sur- eiple? •Tan •y ! And they with two automo- Maybe her vacant lot had sprung an "Ii was not true." cried Mark, net- and he will not have anything to do i thing scandalous." the head. Ii must have been a ti-'ht. that sent him reeling backward. and she seemed lo he spenking to ROAD MUCH LIKE CORKSCREW mised, will see a large increase in their The Ib'bo—I tried it niiee. hlii", but bib-." oil well? They hustled into their to have brought all those serious tled and desperate. "Mill it was found wiih her. How did she get through lint Joe Stagg was reckless of his cloths, snitlingly descending to the 1 1 hat I frequented gambling houses—" number, nearly L'on new schemes hnv- i!e eXperlluei-t wa< mi'ilted nie ill" last time we met, you ' sill of the window, in such a way that ment. It is T.-mo feel above s.-a level. road to wait for a chance ride back night mid the airmen prepare their to which Carolyn May's "pretty lady" to be just the remedy needed in tie 11 For centuries all over th know, or probably have forgotten. 1— i Mark thought he could see through the Its delightful climate and Ihe mngmli- world] bos of imported CIOLD MEDAL Haar- to the field liospital. A man. busien- "i kno\* your I'a'-e, orderly." he said. maps with great care, marking on Looking Ahead. was used. Her shoulders soon actieo sand.s upon thousands of di.slressini' ca 1-. Cb;U) MKI>.\L Haarlem Oil uis af-jiem nil capsules. They are p!easant 1 "Where was it?" I e that .ill my thoughts of you ! chink between the sill and the lower Many School Children nre Sickly. $££&** eent scenery surrounding it, in.-iudiri^ Swamp Koot. a physician's prescrip'i' U foi Ing forward to his place in the liiu 1 them the detailed course from the alr- Stage Manager—You're seated at and the palms of her hands were raw forded reilej' in tlmusands upon thou- and easy to take. Each capsule con- were wrong. 1 was always a burden. ; edge of the blind. Kavesdropping as mntSmd a panorama of the highest peaks of speoii! diseases, makes friends quickly be nnd aj.xiou.s for the hitesi news ..f ?dark started and looked into the drome to their objective. this table all during the scene and all In and bleeding. Hut she continued to sands of cases nf lame back, lumbago, tains about one dnse of live drops. And when you didn't write so many ' mtrtmnfhnr the Himalayas, make it one id' the cause it* mild and immediate effect is the kiltie, asked for a report from ipii/./.ical gray eye-: of n-ie of the army he evidently was. Mark felt that some- By means of a small balloon, whose the action you have Is to eat two sand- toll the hell without a moment's sur- soon realized in most cases. It is a gen- sciatica, rheumatism, gallstones, grav- Take them just like you would any years, and when you didn't come to most desirable places In India durim: el ami all other affections of the kid- his colored brother. Had lie been in doctors from :;ii Arizona tfiwn. whom thing justified Ids presence there. speed direction and height is recorded wiches. MOTHER CRAY'S A helpful Rcmedyf*, cease—on and on, till her brain swam tle. healing vegetable compound. pill. Take a small swallow of water see me. 1 thoiigiu—oh. I'll tell you now, the hot season. One of the remark- neys, liver, slnmaeh, bladder a. I al- the light V How were things u'ointr? lie bad dined at tin- iiie>s. Annette perceived him at the same by tin instrument on the ground, the Extra Man—There ought to be Constipation and Diarrnoei. and her breath came chokingly from Start treatment at once. Sold at all if you want to. They dissolve in tlie since you have humiliated me as deep- ' Use able features of the mounialn railway drui: stores in bottles of two .sizes, medi- lied organs, it acts quickly. It dnes stomach, and the kidneys soak up tiie "Yas. sail. Ah knows all about it." •'1 think you are nnsii.lan. sir," he moment. She started, and then force and direction of the wind at dif- more'n two on the plate. Wbat'll I and Feverishness and her lungs. ly as ii i< pips>ible to humiliate a Is the Chlmhatli loop, jrobsibly the um nnd large. the work. It cleanses ynur kidneys oil like a sponge does water. They "Well, whai's happen.d to them?" ansv.'Ted 'piieMy. shrugged her shoulders. ferent altitudes is discovered, and the dc If 1 get an encore? loss of Sleep "Joe! Joe!" she muttered each time The surgeon searched Iii< fa.ce. and woman. I iheught you stayed a vay 1 SWEET POWDERS only example of its kind in the world. However, if you wish first to te^t this and purities the blood, it makes "a thoroughly cleanse and wash out the "Well, it was tins way; Ah was "Kb bieii. monsieur, it Is their af- compass course, allowing for wind- tesirtUn^ thetefror^nwv ( that she bore down on the hell rope, and kept awa\ because you liked me. ' The tracks, rising tit a sleep grade, great preparation send ten cents to Dr. new man. a new wnnuin. nf you. It blander and kidneys and throw off the a-clinibin' over some barbed wire ami like a decent man. admitied bis error. fair!" she said lightly, and went into drift. is marked beside tlie course on Keeping. Her Promise. Kilmer & Co., P.inghamton, N. Y., for a frequently wards off attacks of the and because you were afraid thai I i yhc-Siaile Sijaatcrerf For Over and the Iron tongue shouted the word make a complete double loop to reach Intlaiuuuillon which is the cause of they shot mo."—From .Stars am' "Anoilier poor devil irone down." he the outhouse. Sin; was too wise to In- tlii! map. The compass course for the The Justice—You promise to love, /ample bottle. When writing be sure and dread and fatal diseases nf the kid- the trouble. They will quickly relieve ; mL'ht come to care for you. and ruin • FOR CHILDREN for her, far across the snow-blotted the station on the mountain top.—Pop- iuention this pnper.—Ailv. Stripes, France. thought, as be turned to iiis work. terfere with her customers. Mark return journey is also marked. The honor and obey this man? TSAOS MARK cove. neys. It often completely cures the those stiffened joints, that backache, my prospects among the rich young i ular Science Monthly. There were three more operations hardly noticed her departure. He was speed of the machine Is calculated, and Eloping Girl—1 do. Now It's your Pleasant to take and give satisfaction. A certain Relief for Carolyn May was not the lirst of the distressing diseases of the organs nf rheumatism. lumbago, sciatica, gall-, following, and Mark sigbed wiib relief ollicers. 1 thought it was a sort of ^Cr*iAimCoHPAJ« He Turned a Bright Face on Her as Higher Freight Rutes. the body allied with the bladder and Full Up Inside. watching Hartley. on the line of the course a series of turn, Dick. Take your hands from Thirty Veers trio caught out on the moving Ice to be stones, gravel, "brlekdust," etc. They absurd, misplaced, quixotic chivalry, Peverishn'ess, Constipation, Headache, Teething and Stomach KEWjVORKi He Struck Out for the Edge of the Clumsy Birds. •'Say, pa," came the voice wiih the kidneys. I Moody m- cloudy urine, sed- By one of those strange chances as 1 he last man was carried away. He Suddenly the door opened and the points is marked, showing where the your pockets, stand on both feet, throw frightened. Perhaps because she had are an elfeetive remedy for all dis- 'Captain Wallace." Disorders and remove Worms. They tend to break up a cold Other Ice Floe. "How clumsily birds lly," said a boy rising intleelion, rising for ihe liflieth iment. or "brlekdust" indicate an un- eases of the bladder, kidney, liver,, most of the lady passengers inside tin-: woman came down the steps that led machine should be every ten minutes, away that cigarette and don't look so ' A t (l IMOOtl>*» »l.i such unbounded faith in the good In- Wallace was choking. So she had in 24 hours, act on the Stomach, Liver and Bowels and tend to scout, eying the rooks Happing their time. healthy condition. stomach and allied organs. Tour motorbus seemed to be carrying in- into the little vineyard behind the inn. thus enabling the airman to check bis like a fool. tentions of everbody toward her, the correct intestinal disorders. Over 10,000 testimonials of relief. 35 Dos.- 35^:, Prince, for he stood directly before way home. The audacity of this criti- "Well, son?" answered pa's voice, druggist will cheerfully refund your fants, one or two of whom were frac known! She raised her heavy veil to dab a progress and to know his approximate child could not Imagine anything real- Read a few extracts from the hundreds of unsolicited letters her, his ears erect, bis tall agitated. cism from a youngster staggered me "Po they have sulphur and brim- Po not delay a minute if your back money if you are not satisfied after a tlous. F.ut lie had won his miserable game, Judicloua Optimism. ly hurting her. aches or you are snre acrnss the loins handkerchief at her eyes, and at that position If he gets lost. Ky and by be bnrked sharply. (writes a correspondent); but, by Jove, i 8,0,10 heaven?" few days' use. Accept only the pure, as he realized from her next words: "Are you an optimist?" we receive every year, the originals of which are on file in our cfr have ditliculty when urinating. (Jo At one stopping pbioe the harassed moment Mark recognized Mrs. Kenson. He watches the country below for "Oh, Isn't this fun!" she crowed, "Now, Prlncey!" Chet heard her cry. he was right. High overhead, higher I ,,, ,;,:t'ss ,lo, *• ,hose ™mniodlties are original GOLD MKDAL Haarlem Oil "It was a foolish idea. Captain Wal- "Yes. But I don't believe in being offices: Copy of Wnppeg. to your druggist ut once and get a conductor was faced by two more lie remained rooted to the ground landmarks. He sees by bis map that MSTOIIIAbendin g her bend before the beating of She thrust the end of the rope Into than one ever saw a bird, an airplane sul'lM's*'d to exist at the other place." Capsules. None other genuine.—Adv, lace, and now I've given it up, and T "I think MOTHER ORATS SWin POW- ia gMng tbem to the cbUdren aa they are ladies, each of whom carried the in- in astonishment. But it was more si river should appear In a few min- so careless and happy as to give the mnch nicer to take than eilaoriynpa. 1 will the storm. "Do hang on, Prlncey." the dog's Jaws and waved her mlttened know that men aren't so idealisjie and D1BS FOB CH1LDRIN are gnnd. Thej droned musically in Its effortless, Im-1 "Cosh, 1 hey have to ship it a long evitable baby. But patience, tliough a than that; be felt suddenly trapped, utes. His watch shows that he has busy pessimist n chance for the best were recommended to my tUter by a doctor. alwaya keep them on hand." But Prince could not hang on so band towards the open water and the w v chivalrous as I have imagined them. I am fivin^ tbem to my little three yMtr old "We hare need MOTHER ORATS SWEET perlal way against the sunset, through " ' virtue, has its limits. as If the woman's presence there was been flying 40 minutes, nnd near the of the argument." well, now that they faced the wind. He unhappy Chet beyond It. "What But'"—she bent forward—"I don't be- girl who wMTefypany«andiheie picking np POWDERS KOR CHILDREN at dlffereot the fleece of clotfds and looping in are you talking about, my "Room on top, ma'am," he said, vitally connected with his own prob- 45-mlnutc mark on his map Is n twist- wonderfDlly." tlmee for paet nine years, and alwaya foond slipped off the sled twice, and that de- Prince sprung around, faced the boy?" lieve you are a traPor. Captain Mark!" tbem a perfect ehUdrenl medicine and very sheer ecstasy of perfect command of Carter's Little 1Live r Pills sternly, as he held out a detaining lems, as if he were the victim of some ed pale blue line. He looks ahead Special Facilities. "I received • emnple of MOTHER ORATS layed them. Under his skates, Chet strait of black water, shaking the end "Well, I heard you say that nnitches And over her betid Mark saw the tail SWEKT POWDERS FOR CHILDREN eome satisfactory In every caae." power, swept down to earth In great, orm. "The Incubator's full."—London far-reaching scheme with which he and sees In the moonlight n silver "That woman is fond of the sound time ego. I tried them for both my bthleeud ••I think MOTHER ORATS FLOATING specks before the could feel the Ice heave, while the of the rope vigorously, diet saw what are made in heaven." Answers. tigure of Kellerman In the doorway. found them to be a great cure for worms. The glorious curves. That was the twelve- A Remedy That could not grapple. streak and he knows be Is making good of her own voice." 0 POWDERS FOR CHILDREN are the resonant cracks followed each other You Cannot be babieelllra to take tbem and cry for more. she meant and be shrieked to the dog: year-old boy's criterion of flying. Hence The recognition wrs mutual and In- A minute later Kellerman appeared thing I have ever need, aad my little boy baa — dizzy spells, palpitation of the like a file-lire of musketry. m time. When he Is over the river be "She'll enjoy it here," said the land- "I am uing MOTHER ORATS SWEET not Bad a sick spell aineelhavabeengmBg "Come on. Prince 1 ' Come on; good his almost pitying contempt for birds Wrong Day and Name. No Hero. stantaneous. Kellennan's surprise was ami stood upon the step above her, POWDERS aa directed, and have no trouble him the Powdera." "OoodneKM me!" gusi»ed Carolyn • Makes Life compares Its outline with bis map. lord of the hotel. "We have a very ss appetite or craving for sweet dog! Here, sir!" with their flurry and visible output of The Khaki Genileman—Do you love Constipated "He saved her life." changing into a sneering challenge looking into her upturned face with Uaotf by MMhrnw far ovef tMrty yaam. May, "the Ice seems to be going all to and sees that he is crossing It at the fine echo." Prince could not bark his reply with energy. This lad nnd his contempo* me, darling? "Ah, u hero." when Kleanor turned, saw the new- his habitual sneer. right place. •e Net Accept Aay SsMMsle tar MtTIEI GIAVS SWEET ftWMM. anas of food—are signs of self- pieces, Chet. I hope It won't till we the rope In bis Jaws, but he sprang She—Yes. Jack, dear. and Happy Worth Living rarles know nothing of the wonder Ceuuloe bear* aifnatur* "N»w: he shied off then; never pro- comer, and. with a superb effort of Nothing to Crow About poisoning by products of poorly digested get back to the shore." Into the water and swam sturdily The Khaki Ceiitleman—Jack! My Small PiO 1 VILLI. will, smiled at him. with which men for untold generations Small Dom 1 • » posed."—Louisville Courier-Journal. "Weil, I've made my mark in this "I'm hopln' that, too," returned the toward diet. name's Harold! Small Price Mr British Urged to Keep Goats. Seeming Contradiction. Proving It or imperfecuy eliminated food waste boy. have watched nnd envied ihe birds fly- "So I see you got here. Sister How- TOO MUCH LIKE KAISER BILL life, at any rate," remarked the fel- v He stooped and seised the dog's fore- She (who has numerous admirers- A soldier who fought in the war with "Smith's claim to the authorship of ing In the air. School children criti- Time la hut a narrow ruflle on tiw 1 ard," said Kellerman, with a forced "Goat getting" Is coming right niong low who was given to self-laudation. which nave entered the blood He had quickly realized that they legs when he came near and helped one for each day of the week)—Oh. yes. edge of eternity. laugh. conspicuous valor obtained, after his that work hasn't a leg to stand on." cize the flight of the swallow, for they Ex-Sheriff of New York Town Has as n national sport In England, says a "Oh, don't let that puff you up," were In peril, but he would not let blm scramble out on the ice. The end of course. 1 keep thinking ibis is Sat- return home, a situation in the serv- '•Oh, yes; it has his footnotes.** have grown up with airplanes, which ".lust in time," answered the girl. Made It Plain That "Potsdam London dispatch. Everyone who responded the chap who gets tired of Beecham's Pills assist to restore normal Carolyn May see that be wns fright- of the rope was safely in his grasp urday.--London Tit-Hits. PARTER'S IRON PILLS "Have you come to order us all up to knows nnythlng nbout Nannie Is writ- ice of a lady in the south of Ireland. are ns little marvelous to them as a Points" Don't Go. It, "so has the guy who can't write his When n man admits his wife Is sa ened—no, indeed! again. many colorless facet but will greatly help most psle-fsced people the trenches?" ing to the papers urging everyone to One day his mistress was talking to action of liver, stomach and kidneys. railway engine.—London Dally Chron- name." angel it's safe to ask him how long he The boy unstrapped the skates swift- "My goodness! My goodness! I Dandruff and Itching. get one goat tit least nnd more if pos- him about his military career and ask- icle. "Some of you, but not the ladles. Ex-SherilT James Merrilt, whose has been a widower. ly. He hud a very good reason for re- could sing a hallelujah!" declared To restore dry, falling hair and get rid No, I'm attending the General on his sible nnd keep them. The right kind ed him: moving them. If the Ice was breaking mustache grows as a sherifTs mustache Explained. Chet, bis eyes streaming now. "Hold Too Soon to Tell. ! ot dandruff, rub Cuticura Ointment tour of inspection of the lines." of goat yields nbout two quarts of "In all your experience of the war up Into floes, he might skate right off should, has established a mustache " A sailor in time of war simply can't Don't wait until your, on, now, Cariyn May! I'm goln' to A certain motion picture star, who Mo "calp. Next morning shampoo with Warner's Guaranteed Simple Goiter Remedy 1ome peopu The talk grew Indistinct as they milk dally nnd the gentlemen of the fall asleep at his post." what struck you as the most wonder- BEECHAM'S PIUS Into the water, being unnble to halt drug you across. You hang right on censorship and outlawed the Potsdam has a warm spot In bis heart for chll- Cuticura Soap and hot water. For I drifted away. Mark, staring after species—the boys with the Farmer ful of all?" lea at* wMk Evetjr Beb quickly enough. If on the steel runners. will mnorejrour h I in pie, or eitmial Goiter. Send for learn of the points, according to a Port Chester cor- "Why not?" to that sled." dren and mnkes a great pet of a gold- 'ree 8n,,,ple8 address, "Cuticura, Dept. our Horn* TmtmmL TrxtlmouUlu and ^tttt trrh Brown whiskers—are said to produce "Well, ma'am," he said, "what struck cold develops Spanish SeU by droggiata throoghoet dw world, fae bosaa, lOc^SSe. He now plodded on, head down, drag- them in a stupor, saw Kellerman nod respondent of the New York Tribune. "Because a man-of-war must keep "Oh, I'll ding to It, Chet." declared en-balred youngster who plays in one Hoston." At druggists and by mall. CHRISTMAS PHESEKT rlnful effects ' toward him, and fancied that the girl first-class mutton. me most was all the bullets that miss- flng the sled and the child, with Prince Ma til ChrbtMa: Send 16 and five name* Until a few days ago scarcely an a wake when on th^ water." the little girl. "And do take me off of bis pictures, quizzes the llttie fellow Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.—Adv. and addrejjbea of prrsuna having goiter, for flrat treat- made a gesture of pleading. ed me." Influenza or pneumonia. slipping and scratching along beside Bent and Dr. Warner wlil, at tbe aame time, aend the of coffee by read- hour went by that the argus-eyed for- this Ice, quick, for 1 think it's floating every dny about bis life at home, try- Neither had noticed him. He reflect- them. out with me." aecond treatment ohaofatdy free. Or, eend 115 and Ave ing. Others find mer sheriff patrolling the streets did Somewhat Mercenary. Paradoxical Enterprise. ing to learn how closely the child, who Cutting Him Short. nameafor three treatmenta aud get one estra treat- ed savagely that already Eleanor was Starting Semethlno. Kill it quick. Suddenly he came to open water. It ment Free. Or, aead tto and do namea for the four not find at least one sky-pointing mus- Bob was to have a birthday party. "There are some queer ways about Chet drew on the rope, the sled Is not yet five years old, observes what "I belong to a 'Don't Worry* Club." treatment*. ii out through A prominent broker of Indianapo- was so broad a channel thnt he could coming to take his status for granted, tache of the kind made notorious by Hia best friend, Dick, met him in town building operations." moved forward and plunged, with just Is happening. One morning recently "Well, don't worry me then," said If, after you have need the fall four treatments (withio lis was attempting to correct his child not hope to leap It; and, of course, he 90 daj-H) you are net naUafled we will eteerfuilr ra/uod experience. In as the other sisters did. the day before. "Say, kid," he asked, "How do you mean?" a little splash. Into the pool. your money. Wild Bill Hohenzollern. The tactics by giving him a "licking," when he the youngster nrrlved nt the studios the business man briefly. "what do you want me to bring you?" "When a man wants to expand his could not get the sled and the little In a few seconds he had "snaked" <>****! So AlcohtU *• SMNnf either case rb of the former sheriff upon spotting was astonished by Ids small son strik- girl across. with his mother and dashed for the k$nremUUmg ilaU ttm condttum 0/ your gtuml CHAPTER XI. such n one were as tactful nnd as un- Bob, who was saving for a bicycle, re- building for business reasons, he calls the sled to the edge of the lee floe star's dressing room. He wns fnirly A girl is always proud of her bat nn- ing back at him. The father asked "My I" cried Carolyn May, "that on which he stood. He picked the sob- WAMTS CUAKANTIZD EEMEDY 00. isa^ood idea The Surgeon Searcned His Face. varying as.those of a collecting ngency. plied: "If It's all the same to you, In a contractor." trembling with excitement. "Sny," he tll she meets another girl with one that the boy what he meant by hitting his CASCARA» g QDININE place wasn't here when we came out, bing Carolyn May off the sled and MtttUetArea* to adopt : By evening the rush of work had Placing himself In front of the wear- Dick, Fd rather you'd give me the exclaimed breathlessly, "the family Is more freakish. took a scrubbing brush nnd bar of father, when the boy replied: was it, Chet? It must have just come then lifted that up too. The little girl died down, and the orderlies, save er, he would fix n pale nnd unapprecl- money." The following day as Bob's How and When. next door to us has a new baby!" The soap and kneeled down to clean the "Well, you started it. didn't you?"— here." waa wet below her waist those on duty, were .given the custo- atlve eye upon the offending mustache aiother received the little guests, Dick "Do you like your steak rare?" star displayed the keenest Interest. floor, while his fellow attendant mary leave. casually inquired his friend, as they Indianapolis News. "I don't think It was here before," "I'm—I'm Just as co-old as I-—I can INSTANT nnd stare and stnre. Either the staree presented 25 cents, saying: "Mrs. O., Standard eoid "That's fine," he enthused. "What Is scoured the splashed table and carried form— safe, sure, no up a cold admitted the boy. be," she chattered. "Oh, Chet! take Leave meant Etaplcs, with Its com- wilted or beenme curious or belliger- Bob said he'd rather have the money." w ere on the subject of high price of It, Joey, a boy or a girl?" "Aw, gee," away the towels. not being hungry. To keep clean and healthy take Doctor In 24 boura—relteves grip in 3 days, lioner Suddenly a sound reached their ears me home, please!" fortable little Inrf, the chatty landlady ent. Former Sheriff Merrltt was ready Pierce'* Pleasant Pellets. They regulate back if it falls. The genume boa haa a R«d top Joey returned with a contemptuous You Are Dying By Acid Mark was conscious that the nurse "Yes, I like it rare but get It rare- with Mr. HUl'e picture. At All Drug Btoree. that startled both; It even made Prince and her pretty daughter. for either result. Never Too Old to Learn. tfvar, bowels and atomach. Adv. "I'm a-golng to," chattered the lad snicker, "they don't know yet. It only POSTUN still lingered, and he went on with ly," was the answer. prick up his ears and listen. Then the In return. When yon have Heartbarn, 6m. Bloat, and tkat rril ftdjg Mark strode toward Etaples. He At the first evidence of embarrass- It has often been said that a man came last night." bis scrubbing. Somehow he did It Is as hard tor a woman to keep dog sat up on his haunches and began He dragged off his coat now, wrung J not | had an Intense longing for the lights ment he would nod mutely toward the cannot learn a new trade after he Is A delicious want to meej her "yes. An Authority. money ns It is for her to keep a secret. to howl. it as dry as he could and wrapped it after eating. TAKE OME 1 aud comfort of the little Inn. But he nearest barber shop, follow his victim forty, but this statement has frequent- Oxide of Iron. "Does that man know anything about SALESMEN ftftjj "Oh, don't Prince!" gasped Carolyn around Carolyn May's legs before he drink mad* : She came toward film and stood near | nad not gone more than a hundred until he entered nnd remained on post ly been disproved. Peter S. Du Pon- Oxide of Iron, explained In simplest blui, by the table. Something splashed j paces when Hartley hailed him. the industrial conditions?" A racing automobile isn't In It with May. "Who ever told you you could seated her on tlie sled again. Then outside until he emerged without his ceau was eighty when he wrote his Our West Virginia Grows terms. Is a conihlnailon of iron and the •from ih# finest "I should say he does. He knows so sing. Just because you hear a church he seized the rope once more and down to the floor—thtn noinethlng else- j "Going Into Etaples?" he asked. "Do mustache. If the mustached one in- j valuable treatise on the Cochin fleeing fame. Nnrsasw Stock. Fine can^sainf outfit FREE. Kiis, oxygen. The rust that gathers 00 much he can make a living lecturing CiM»h Oommiaalon FSld Weekly. Wrlto kf Tms bell ringing?" c«r«aU, harm- Mark raised his head. They were j you mind my going with you?" quired civilly what was wrong, the i Chinese language, nnd bad only then started toward the sound of the cbnpel a piece of Iron exposed for a length of on them Instead of doing any regular "That's the chapel bell I" cried Chet bell. tears, and others followed them donn , "Frankly, yes, Hartley," answered former sheriff would start ns if awak-1 recently taken up ^e study; and the It Is better to be sure than sorry. time to the ulr Is a form^f oxide of less and nour- work himself." Oormley. "Now I'm sure I'm right. Prince began to hark. He could not the nursing sister's face. The girl was j Mark. "You won't mind my saying ened from a daze and explain that he late John Blgelow was still an author Iron. Iron Is seldom founu in a pure ishing. Made in But we must get around, this open move forward much faster than Chet Eleanor. t go? 1 want to be alone after—" thought ho was confronting his old turning out a book when he passed m# ^ * WhshseM, Ckeeihf, state. Tbe Iron ores taken from mines She put out her hands blindly. "Oh; i "l know, old Had Something. Anyway. patch In the water," did, but he faced the wind und began (FORYOUR STOMACffSSAKD -iha cup,instant- man, said Hartley,, friend, "Pewter Cup BUI," the yachts- his ninety-fifth birthday. nur ••Irssblsi sad •isliss Bronchial Troubles are ferrous compounds, that Is, Iron Captain Mark 1" she whispered. ; drawing back. Jim-rl envy the man who sang th« • Letles—Murine for Red- Soothe the Irritation and yoa relfoe tie He set off along the edge of the open to bark with persistence. Rids you of the Excess Acid and Overlosd and you will fairly feel "Sorry If I bothered I man. If the recipient of his stare dUtres*. Do both quickly and cffectmlF combined with other elements—with ly. Saves surfar Mark felt himself beginning to' yon." tenor solo. •"* , ^ nets, Soreness, Granule- by using promptly a dependable remedr-* water, which looked black and angry. "There—there's Hoinethlng over oxygen, sulphur, phosphorus, etc, lo wanted to know what was biting the Uncle Eben. mr ftGL tkm. Itching and Burning The ice groaned »nd cracked In a the GAS drivea out of your body—THE BLOAT GOES WITH IT. and fust, shake; fate seemed to have played a .Mark swung round on him. j former sheriff, Merrltt went Just as fat Maud—Why, i thought he had a ver, there, Choi," murmured Carolyn May. the manuftieture of Iron Irom the ore "A lazy man," said Uncle Ebeti, of the Eyes or Eyelids: threatening way. He was not sure wrelcbed trick on him just then. "Hartley, answer me one Question," he i with the inquisitive one as was neces- •K)or voice. She was all but breathless herself. these substances have to ho got rid of "Why, Captain Mark I Why—why "wouldn* be so bad If he didn' alius Jim—So did I, but Just think of hi* whether the floe they were on had com- Then, through the wind and storm, IT GIVES YOU REAL STOMACH COMFORT^ 0**0*000* said. "What has Miss Howard ever j sary to persuade him Into a neat coat want a lot of other folks to kaeck stf If Iron ore eontalioj a high ysicentagi Bold by .InnarlBtB gonerally-U your drutrclnt can't aupply you a blir box of Eatomo tar did jroa do tfeUT" asked Eleanor. had to do with yon? Why have jou I of lathe* lerve. pletely broken away from the great came a faint ball. Prince eagerly of iron, it Is vuluubiu. Wo, lend us thU adv, with your name and a.M™ and we * ' ' • 0 you-you cau aeSS fob de sake of soclabill**** Mmriae Bye Remedy Co.. CMIcac* PISO'S UH ^ 500 ttftt'r }'ou Addreaa Eatonle Komedy Co., 10 h Ave,, Cbloaito, lib WSf^K

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fU LOWELL LEDGER aid ALTO WEEKLY SOLO Wo aro Hoadquartors fot MUihii emv TborwUy tftor- •ooa at Lowtll, Ilichigtn. Official Report of Segular Meeting F. M. JOnOOH. Uttr tsd Prtp. Where you'll find what's best Held Monday. Dee. 16, 1*18. Christmas Candles Twioty*aUth yMr and* Regular meeting of the Common out manifimtnt Council of the village of Lowell, Choice varieties in Bulk and Office, No. 200; held in the Directors^ room of the FANCY GIFT BOXES Lowell State bank Monday, Dec. 16, IHE LOWEIX LElKiJm »nd ALTO WEEKLY SOU) for "his" Christmas 1918. Meeting' called to order • by also for President Winegar at 9 o'clock p. Troploal Fruits and Nuts. m., with tbe following trustees pres- POTTERS CORNERS Ihe honie> of A. (/, and Geo, A, ent: Mange, Peckham, Runcnnan Slekeiee, • •••••••• ••• •••••••» A Box of Choloo Cigars Leslie Sykes of Souih (Isirolinii re- and Smith. Absent Trustees Are- Mrs. Floyd Lang and daughter •••••••••••»••••••**2® turned to his home in Raston I'ri- hart and Lee. Orma were in (Irand Bapids last Mch Give toys to the kiddies but useful gifts to the ^me« and would make a pood present for him. Order your day and motored to Muir Sunday. Minutes of last regular meeting of Tke Thursday. They were accompanied * Dec. 2nd read and approved. Brlok loo Croam Miss Hernice Wright of (llarks- by Mrs. (!, Verberg and baby of of Mid for^^jiberf ^ocSd ville has relurned to her home. Her watdl date on nddreN Ubtl and ro- Trustee Lee now present. here for tbe Christmas treat. Other varieties in Keene, who visited her husband's younger men. Here are gifts for "him" at HIS store—values Street Commissioner's reports for school will not open until .Ian. Ii. parenls just outside of Ihe city, ntw In ndmnoa to troid break in stock. Prices right and quality unsurpassed. May (iolf of Keene died at Ills the weeks ending Nov. 30, Dec. 7 Horace Bock well went to the stnrlet. 'Tcry home Sunday night willi innuenza. and 14 read and ordered placed on Bapids Momlax for a visit with his leaving lo mourn his loss, the wife that are exceptional—complete stock purchased months ago— file. children. Entered at the postofflce at Low- Moved by. Trustee Peckham, sup- and two children besides oilier rel- Lasby & Son. MICHIGAN atives and friends. ell, Mich., as second class matter. ported by Trustee Lee, that the vil-. LOWELL DISTRICT NO. 5 prices that will save you money. He'll be mighty glad "his" Tage borrow $2,000 and that the Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Calioon re- Magazine and News Agents. Subscriptions taken. SKop ceived word Monday that their son Fred Slamma i.s sullering with the Ffchtiai Has Ceased, But— President and Clerk be authorixed to execute a note for that amount Save postage aid trouble by ordering of us. First In War, First In Peace Fred was very ill al Iron Hiver lios- prevailing complaint, but neverthe- less Fred seems lo be enjoying him- A million of our boys are still in Motion carried. Yeas 5, absent 1. pital with pneumonia. The parenls gift came from this Christmas Store For Men. self in the house. France and Germany. . „ . On motion of Trustee Mange, sup- started immediately hut arrived two A number from here attended Ihe Thousands are in French, English ported by Trustee Smith, the lollow- hours after his death which was Tuesday evening. The funeral was iiuclion sale al (ieo. (lodfrey's last and Italian hospitals. f ing bills were allowed: The greatest Mother in the world Tuesday. Mr. Bobbins purchased a General Fund bills $71.40 : held at the home. team. is still in France, in Italy, in Eng- Here Are Opportunities To Save! Light & Power Fund 512.35 OME to us to solve your gift problems for the little | Mr, and Mrs. Frank Collins and 1 family and James Hutlermorc mo- A. Wingeier's famih is improving land. . . Water Works Fund bills $72^50 KITCHEN Shall we now tear her away from C folks. We have a fine line of goods appropriate for j tored to Lowell Sunday. slightly. Carl visited his little Street Fund 20.00 CABINET + Mr, and Mrs, John Hookcx have brother Frnest, who is still very ill our boys? City Hall Op. Fund 15.50 rented the Harvey IUiss farm. Mrs. in (Irand Bapids. Shall we order the Red Cross Get the combinations—divide them up around if you wish! On motion of Trustee Lee, sup- Oeneral Psrskinf saMi—"Michigan's boyt im steal nsrved I Hookey is ill. but is on Ihe gain, Winlon Wilcox has been enter- home? . , . .. , ported by Trustee Smith, council Christmas Presents No! Nol a thousand times! No! | A family by Ihe name of IJoyd has taining the tin Ihe past week, adjourned. fighters." rented Lee Jones' farm. Frank (iraham and family, also The war is over "Over There.'* . H. L. Shuter, Clerk. The work of the Red Cross is 00 I for young and old, at prices you can afford to pay. This j Mrs. White and son of Helding Miles of McC.ords spent Sunday not over MOver There." Save a quarter! \ $5 Save a little here! store has a reputation for fair prices and good quality ! spent Sunday with her son ami fam- with Mr. and Mrs. J. J, Needham, Jr. A lapsed Red Cross membership STATE OF MICHIGAN, The Probate Michigan's brUUant war record will be the prkk of Hs people for all ily, Mr. and Mrs. Halph While. Who does nol appreciate this vers is an order to the Red Cross to de- Plaasing combinations ' A big packaga Court for the County of Kent. ware, that a visit will prove to you is warranted. The Mr. and Mrs. Waller lluhhanl are line weal her when one year ago las! / At a session of said court, held at time. j sert the boys. „ of useful Does It of useful holh sick with the inlluenza, also Sun(l:i\ it was lilteen below zero $2.50 $1.50 the probate office in the city of Grown-ups will like some judicious selections from our the Seheidts family, and the beginning of the hardest Shall we be comrades or quitters: 1 It is for each of us to choose. Grand Rapids, in said county, on splendid stock of useful and ornamental Its sons smashed the German achrsnce end pushsd the barbarians Mr, and Mrs, Wilhur Oirtiss ac- winter anyone ever saw. All we need is a heart and a dol- Gifts of Value Does It! Save 50 cents Does It! Gifts for Men the 13lh day of December, A. D., companied Mr. and Mrs. James Mrs. Frank Slankc visited rel- lar.—U. S. 1918. , back into Hunland. Henry to Melding Tuesday. atives in (irand Bapids recenlh. No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 Present: Hon. Clark E. Higbee, The Stevenson school is closed on \ Judge of Probate. China Ware, Glass Ware, Etc. It will be well for the good citi- account of the llu. si.\ cases heing WEST LOWELL zens of this country. Republicans. 1 Warm Wool Cap ^1.25 1 Warm Shawl Collar Sweater #2,50 1 Necktie $ . oO In the matter of the estate of Its daughters have followed die armies to France, te Italy, to Russia pronounced. Democrats, Prohibitionists and In- Frank Ryder, deceased. New goods arriving daily. You are always sure of riaience Whealon and Burt Van- 1 pair Leather Mitts 1 00 1 Nicht Robe 200 3 fnitial Handkerchiefs .75 Anna Ryder having filed in said and to Servia to mfaiistsr to the sick and wounded. dam of (irand Bapids and Mr. and dependents, to take note of the fact HICKORY CORNERS that Judge Landis and U. S. District 1 M of flier .50 2 pairs Wool Hose 1.00 1 pair Yarn Gloves .40 court her petition, praying for choice, fresh and up-to-date goods here. Call acd see. Mrs. C.liarles Mclntyre and children Attorney Fleming, trying victor Ber- $2.75 . $5Tro license to sell the interest of said No trouble to show goods and youMl save money by it. This communilv cxlends Ihcir spent Suiidas with Sir. and Mrs. Mel- ger for opposing the war, are re- estate in certain real estate therein Its Governor and State Officers have worked ceaselessly to build up sympathy lo Mr. and Mis. John vin Court, All a for $2 50 All 1 for $5 00 All 5 for 11.50 liyron (ireen was honorably dis- ceiving letters from the Red rag described. and perfect die civilian war organization. Brannan and family. element threatening their lives. If It is ordered, that the 10th day of Mr. and Mrs. I'hilo Blakeslee vis- elmrged from the service of the there is anything certain to come to January, A. 1)., 1919, at ten o'clock ited Sunday al the home of Mr, and I nited Sliiles and returned home last Friday. pass in the near future, it is the nec- No. 2 No. 2 No. 2 in the forenoon, at said probate J. W. RUTHERFORD Mrs, Will Klumpp. % Its business men have lavishly sacrHkced thab tee, their money essity for a union of the elements office, be and is hereby appointed Mr. and Mrs, John Schwah enler- Mrs. A J. Onan and Clyde Daw- son. wIki have been quite ill. are on first named in this paragraph to 3 Irish Linen Handkerchiefs 11.0$1.00 1 Fine, Warm Cap $1.50 1 pair Silk Lisle Hose $ .35 for hearing said petition, and that and their organisations to War Service, Liberty Loans and War Work tained Mr. and Mrs. ('.has. Schwah combat the rising lawless, riotous, all persons interested in said estate and family of near Klmdale Sunday. the gain and Charles Kellogg, who .:.o pairs Wool Hose 1.50 has been seriously ill for two anarchistic, I. W. W. and extreme 1 Fine Necktie 1 MufHer .50 appear before said court, at said Funds. Mr, and Mrs. Joe Veiler und fam- inonllis. docs nol gain very fast. socialistic powers in this country. *» pairs Holeproof Hose 1.00 time and place, to show cause why ily spent Sunday al the home of 2 pairs Wool Hose 1.00 2 Initial Handkerchiefs .50 Charles and William Scheltema All our past political differences a license to sell the interest of said Here then are me things the Red (Hale Schwah, 1 pair Old Fashioned Wool Mitt s. 1.00 CHRISTMAS SECRETS visited Byron (Ireen Sunday. since the Civil war issues were set- 1 Initial Hand kerchief .25 1 Irish Linen Handkerchief .35 estate in said real estate should not Cross must do: Its citizens generally, men and women, have gone into the factories Mr, and Mrs, C.linl Schwab of Klm- Orley Bulason was in (irand Bap- tled pale into insignificance when 1 Necktie .50 be granted. The Kind That Makes Mothers Happy RED CROSS TO AID dale spent Sunda\ with Mrs. Fred *2.75 11.70 j I. While our men nre In service ids Salurda\ and Sunday, we consider the threat of the Red It is further ordered, that public onto the farms, wherever the need existed. Yeiler. All 7 lor f2.50" $5 50 overseas it must stand in Instant Mrs. Orley Bulason spent Sunday Hag against organized popular gov- All 5 for $1.50 notice thereof be given by publica- (leorge OberK has Ihe llu. All D for $5.00 tion of a copy of this order, for three T is no secret that the Hoosier is the greatest kitchen readiness, as the emergency reserve with her sister. Mrs, James Denton, ernment. Mrs. Leon McCarty and children successive weeks previous to said STRICKEN WORLD, of the army and navy. One more, and perhaps the final sacrifice remains for us, that tWs FALLASIUJRG I helper. It is no secret that thousands of wives and spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. day of hearing, in the Lowell Ledg- I II. As our men come home, it must Remember what Barnuro said Harry Walkins and wife, nee and Mrs. I'hilo, about the American people, they Save our "ad" from your last Ledger! Sit down, clip out the combination er, a newspaper printed and circu- mothers want and would appreciate a Hoosier for Christ- be ready to co-operate tn every way In perfect war record may be unbroken. lated in said county. Public- Is Asked to Enroll In (iladys Stanton, a former resident Orville Austin and son Charles "Love to he humbugged?" Head mas more than any other gift. But it may be a secret ministering to their necessity and here, have rcliirned from their re were in (Irand Bapids recently, this: you like best, bring them to us and we'll wrap them up in a nice package. A true copy.. Clark E. o?te.e. Work Made Necessary i comfort. cent home in New Vork and arc liv Mrs. Helen Beynolds spent Tues- Between $350,000,000 and -SiUMI,- John Dalton, Judge * MICHIGAN—First in War, will now be First In Peace by unani- Register of Probate. 30 that your wife or mother longs for this saver of time and j III. Doth overseas and at home It ing in (irand Bapids on Ihe west day with her daughter, Mrs. (iabe 000,000 of fraudulent securities are You'll save time—end your Christmas troubles and get a liberal discount by Peace. • imist be ready for hospital service to mously responding to the summons of that great organization which side. They brought back Ihe n ()nan. sold in this country every year. Of energy. mains of their little girl who died Mrs. Chas. Mclntyre and chiidren the big total thus indicated &"> per | the wounded and convalescent, and is first in the hearts of its countrymen—the Red Cross. on your purchase. Tbe Hoosier will save her countless miles of steps each must carry on Its reconstruction work of pnciimonia a short time ago, l( visited Mrs. Boss Stevens last Thurs- cent has been turned over in ex- be laid in the family lol al (Iraltan CIMIED MTISIRG. year. It will add many hours to the time that she would among the permanently crippled and day afternoon. change for Liberty loan bonds since TO CONTINUE TO "STAND BY" Walter Bogers, wife and son of (Ilenn Carey and sister Fmma vis- the first issue was floated by Ihe like to give other work, rest and recreation. It will conserve i maimed. If we have a heart and a dollar can we do less than respond prompt- Lowell were Sunday visitors of WOOD FOR SALE—By load.—John ited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anderson government. Suggestions: Useful Gifts I IV. It must face tbe ever widening Mesdames Sherrard and Denny. Sundav. Freeman, Lowell; Phone 54-1-3. her strength by placing 400 articles within arm's reach. In spite of all the timely warn- Answer to Christmas Roll Call I All ministry to the families and friends of ly to the great Christmas Roll Call? (ilenn Sayles was in (irand Bapid ings issued thru and by the press, No other kitchen cabinet will bring her as many wanted That Anybody Neds to Join Up our soldiers and sailors, providing one day last week. If you have anything lo buy or hundreds of thousands of people $1 73 to $2 50 FOR SALE-Barred Rock White Shirts features. No other bas Hoosier's scientitle arrangement. Now Is a Heart and them with counsel, encouragement, J. K. Tower and wife spent Mon sell,, try a want adv. They get re- have been swapping the best secur- Pajamas and Night Robes Leghorn and Ancona (Shepherd ' Won't you help make Michigan's answer unanimous? day in (Irand Bapids and visited at suits. ity in the world for worthless paper. -Silk strain) Cockerels. Mrs. Ward Make her wish come true. Come now and select the a Doliar. i protection nnd If need be, with mate- It used to be said that there's a new Madra* o —all kindu and prices. Boulard, Alto, Mich., Citz. phone Hoosier that will open new avenues of en!oynient in your rial aid. Wool ll.So to $8.50 28-1-3. p31 Michigan State Board American Red Cross fool born every minute. That's not Tlie tTirlstuiav roll call uf tbe Aiuer- ! V. It must stand ever equipped for up-to-date any more. The suckers IVrrales |1 tu fj home. Prices are moderate, terms are easy. the sudden emergencies of pestilence, Otto E. Sovereign, Campaign XMreolor FOR SALE—My property in Alto I I'm it Red Crow lias a message to car- are horning in litters. Sweaters f 2.50 to f«.5o disaster, storm and calamity—and be consisting of house, barn and ry to all tbe people. Aud the re- We have the Best —always useful. ready as always for Instnnt and effl- The Ledger extends to all its chicken bouse with lot 77 ft x 14 apuu«e to tliii* mes*ugi> should be uul- Neckwear -T.c to £1 dent relief. readers its best season's greetings. rods. Garage building 40 ft. by 50 Miller & Harris Furniture Co. Vfisnl; it Mhoiiid come from every tuau, FUEL VI. It must carry ou with Increas- For many, it can not be a "Merry —all styles and prices. Mufflers 50c to 12 ft on lot 8 by 8 rods. Reasonable wouiau and child lit the country. All that is grown, iiiiiicl or produced, and at prii'es that will save yon rnont-y. Christmas." Rejoicing over peace, is for cash. J. W. Boulard. B. G! Fales, Manager ing vigor nod sdeoUflc determlnatloo -silk or wool. t bat Is needed in a heart and a dollar. immmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi To illustrate: modified everywhere by regrets for entry Tbe war has left u world tilled with Its fight against tho ever-present the atriictions of our friends, just Best (juality secoiul growth Oak |H-r cord. •'*4 f'O Underwear f 12r» to jT.r.o the herd register of the American scourge of tuberculosis. now sutTering from the almost , iWi r ruin. Pence must restore, rebuild, re- spirits, sat warring The Snake's Rattle. Best quality Beech and Maple percuid $1 7,0 Suspenders 25c to 75c Guernsey Cattle Club, Holbeck's world-wide epidemic, which threat- —light, intdiuin and heavy. coustruct, recreate what war has de- VII. Above all, it must face tbe fact to Join the merry band of sixteen that The rattle of the rattlesnake Is de- Coarse Beech and Maple "•hunks per conl f-C'iU. Bon Ayre Prince No. 50200, now ens to cost us more lives than the CupywtBartScti&rfurr unurs -he'll appreciate them. stroyed. More than that, for hundreds tbat America is the one of ail the veloped from the single conicle scale Our coal is all newly min-d and of the highi'si grade olitainahle; and ready for service at the Godfrey were due to arrive In a few minutes. great war. Still, we have much lo of millions of human beings, rescued great oatloos of the earth tbat Is prac- J tearing tho sound of running steps, or epidermal spine, which in most we know you can not Imnt th.- prices we can inuke yon. -iimlity coaidered. farm. Fees $2.50, cash. Phone HER REWARD Don't make a aiistake. be thankful for, and if we can not be Gloves -ICc to $•! 50 from sodai slavery and political bond- tically uotoucbed aod unexhausted by she turned around quickly Just ns a snakes forms the internal tegument of Belts 25c to 50c 55-4-1. Ora Godfrey. c25 :: "Merry," let us at least be as cheer- age, there must be revealed new tlie ravages of war. Th^t with tbe little fellow bobbed up In front of her. the tail. The bone ou which the roof Buy your fuel of ful as we can and pass on to others —all kinds. Htronvr valuen. ; By MARGUERITE HAGGERTV ;* plain or initial. LOST—Blue and gold nurse gradu- ideals, effldent methods, nurtl<.'l»*iit ur- end of tbe fighting there remains tbe of the rattle rests consists of tbe last the Christmas spirit, "Peace on f (< J' .ii ii—ai—line ?• | "Miss Caverly, do please come In a HART SCHAFFNER & MARX ating pin. Name on back. Return * * vastest problem the world has ever earth, good will lo men." yanlxation. hurry; Mrs.- Jackson Is very sick." caudal vertebra and Is covered with a SAM RICE. SUITS AND OVERCOATS to Mrs. Caroline Yeiter, Lowell. As tbe army and navy were the will faced—tbat of carrying humanity Julia did not stop to think of her own skin which is the beginning of the rat- Hose 85c to 85c Garters 25c * .Simated on a lofty height, nestling of, the nation mobilized for victory in through tbe coming winter aud spring enjoyment for an Instant. The mes- tle In young rattlesnakes. Former President Taft advocates —inexpensive, very useful FURNISHED HOUSE TO RENT— * mild a grove of nature's luxuriant ;asM the abandonment by Republicans —cotton or silk, any color, box or pair, * war, so is the lied Cross tbe soul of and bringing It up to the relief of the —heavy wool 50c to SI The ideal gift for man or young man For three months only, small, con- GOOD MEAT* pines nnd elms, stood an old-fashioned sage was unfolded to her mother, and Therefore, Be Cheerful I of petty criticism of the Adminis- venient and cozy for winter. Call the nation mobilized for service in harvests of 1010. There is not enough wun try mansion. On the shady veran- .-he expressed her intention of leav- Depression, gloom, dark 'brooding tration and the giving of full credit can be found in our especially large at once. J. W. Morse, in John O. to eat it's bard to beat tbe * peace. food In tbe world now to provide for ing Immediately to see the sick old to President Wilson for his leader- Umbrellas fi,|i.50tof8 * ia of this Ideal beauty spot was seat- these are the worn stones in die de- (Hark house. Kven after the formal terms of peace normal consumption. Witb the best lady, Mrs. Caverly protested with her ship in the war. Then he announ- Handkerchiefs 5c to 50c and varied gathering of these better —silk or cotton. choice cuts at Gregory's for * t'd a sweet-faced girl of seventeen. scent to the inferno of Incompetence, • are signed it will take months, even that can be accomplished by way of daughter In vain, arguing thnt she, ces himself as opposed to govern- FOR SALE CHEAP—Classy Ford Her thoughts wero not all sunshiny helplessness, delayed victory, or oven —plain or initial, cotton. clothes in latest styles. years, for our present work to be com- organization and administration, there herself, would tend lo the luvnlld's ment ownership. Lois of people Kilk or linen. speedster. Telephone 100-11, 2s. 28p. Steaks, Stews, Roasts ones, for every once In a while there ultimate defeat. This, we know. Is De Laval Cream Separators will agree to both propositions. Leather Goods H 50 to 15.30 I pleted. The sober task of withdrawal will be widespread privation and suf- wants, and not to sacrifice her trip for would flash across her fair coun- true evermore In our individual life Let's be fair with past and look in- FOR SALE—Timothy hay. M. D. $ cannot keep pace with the tense strain fering. the sake of being obstinate. Finally Suits $20, $25, $30, $35, $40. —for the man (worna", too) tenance o mirthful smile, which, how- struggles. It is Just as true of na* Provide The Way To to the future before we jump in. Court, phone 57,2s-ll, Lowell t and Soups of the arcomplishment when first we The war has left behind it a hideous Bathrobes * * a well-stocked wardrobe." NMtXM LARGE N lLARGE M't MEDIUM N ISMAIL ioC"D UNt'RIKE POOaiNF'RINE controlled railroads, hasn't made us innuenza. persons to tbe number ot 5,000 were Liberal Attertmenf niftAio AV t.A.:-r f»THA AVI U. I 11 a;. TO / .1 ••..otfiiw A /.v^kaoi [_'< t rur y jlhiTi 1'c sm aoiAiar HIGH PRICES Catarrhal Deaf new it cauat-d by an In- Braisted and Mrs. Belkema ana chil- tloos rescued from military bondage When the girls had departed Julia hot-headed for some more of the Samed coudition of the mucoua lining of Little Margaret Brannan, daugh- aM LonAssoditkNi aided or removed from trains and QUOTED FOR tbe Euatachlan Tubt*. When this tube It dren were in Grand Rapids Wednes- by Ihe allied victory must now be add- Informed her mother that she Intend- BLACK same kind. There needn't be any tnftatnod you have a rumbling aound or im- ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brannan, day. Mr. Braisted remained for a eeee taken to hospitals. A total of :{,000.- 10 00 to 6.00 o.uDio B.iJD 1.50 to IM 6.50 toB,Cfl 5.00 to 2.50'2.25 to 1.25 IMMEDIATE Hipbestcaslirus h about it, so far as we are con- perfect hearing, aod when It ia entirely died Sunday, as a result of pneu- ed the need of the people of the cen- 000 ptwtal curds were distributed. ed to visit Mrs. Jackson, a dear old SHORT few days to visit his daughter, Mrs. Talk It over with r 8.00 to 1,00 6.15to 6.25 6.00 to 5.[3 0.25 to 4.C9 4.G0 to 2,0011.15 to 1.00 SHIPMENT cerned. closed. Deafneaa la the result. Unless tha tral empires, Impoverished by the ter- lady who had been nn Invnlld for a Inflammatioo can Im reduced and this tube monia, following influenza. The fam- M. C. QREBlfB, PrML. or NARROW number of years. 8.50 to 5.69 6X0(0 4.50 4.25toS.15 3.50 to 3.25 3.G0 to UO 1.(10 to .60 r««tored to Its nonaal condition, hearing- ily have the sympathy of their many Chas. Rittenger spent Friday af- rlbla demands of war. Signers ef the Declaration. Why skanld the business of tbe will be destroyed forever. Many caaes ot J. B. TEITBB, See. M BROAD friends and neighbors. Woe to the conquered!" The pitiful eyes of the sick woman 8,53 to 2.15 2.50to 2.25 2.0ntoi,T5 1.6C«o1.S9 1.28 io .15 .60 to Lowell theatre be ruined while deafneM are catua-d by catarrh, which Is ternoon and Saturday forenoon with The American Declaration of lode •a inflamed condition of the mucous sur- Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Scott, daughter dilated with joy wheo she beheld lo Grand Rapids theatres run wide faces. Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts thru his mother and sister, Mrs. Oliver Tas; but tbe very spirit that sent pendence was signed by every meu.bei Beatrice and son Elmo were in Low- Simpson. the doorway tbe face of her generous pritessaiil open and Lowell people patronize tbe blood oa the - mucous surfaces of the ell Sunday. into the war forbids that we of the continental congress that made CATCH 'EM - SKiN EM - SHIP EM system. little benefactor. A soothing word and V/c Want All tho Michigan Furs You Can Ship tbem? Anything fair about that? We will givo One Hundred Dollars for Mr. and Mrs. .Ed. Biider and Mr. Your Christmas problems solved the suffering and dire dis- It. There were three signers froir aay caae of Catarrhal Deafnens that cannot and Mrs. Sam Snyder spent a few and money saved by buying at treBs of s conquered enemy. New Hampshire, five from Massadm- e gentle caress from Julls lightened MUSKRAT, MINK, SKUNK and ail other Fur-bearers collected in your section in FOR bs cured by Hairs Catarrb Modlcine Clr- Henry's drug and book store, adv The Herald is still •fpoalng with caiars free. All Druggists, 76c. days in Belding visiting old friends. We bsve suffered yet but little, while Ketts, two from Uhode island, fout the heart ef many a lonely soul, but Ftrong demrird. A shipment to '"SHUBKRT" v/i!! bring you "more mcney'^'quicker." all eooviacinf ancument tbe jesting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raymond and P. J. CHXNE? * CO , Toledo. O. PlMtaf, Hflllce in Breail Buyers tha rest of tbe world bas hungered and from Connecticut, four from New no love wss ever more reciprocal than CET A SUirMLNT OFF - TOnAY. Vo.'.M bo n ighty Kind you did. of Congressman-Elect Berger; and Raymond of Lowell were Sunday that which sprang up between Mrs. guests of John Acheson and family. 1 tblrsted, has bled and died. Vork, five from New Jersey, thrct The Herald is right as it usually moselkt Jackson and Julia Caverly. A basket Hides, Fors Is—outside of campaign year. We are having school again, Hot Viter ni Sbali we not go ou to tbe full meas- from Delaware, nine from Pennsyl- Miss Cora Kropf visited her uncle, which has been closed for some nra of our great strength—shall we vania, four from Maryland, seven from of tastily prepared dainties was laid • « /NC. Rev. Chas. Rennells and family, at B. G. Fales Frssh Brsad and Cakss on the table, and after n confidential /V •;# H U O E R^TT. Wtetfs Ihe nutter with nuking time on account of influenza. Hot Air Heitiif not meet the full demand of our moral Virginia, three from North Carolina, "Ob, yes; awfully advanced, you Ionia last week. Mrs. T. I-eece of South Boston has chat of an hour or so, Mrs, Jackson j-F/CLUSIVCLV IN'- and Pehs... Germany pay our Mexican border Licensed Embalmer and Evsry Dsy st obUfation? So only can we meet the four from South Carolina •and three know." eapeasea? Irs a clear case thai she Ma Kin Davis entertained the been assisting Mrs. Howard Bartlett Ganeral Repair Work. reluctantly bade good-by to her little full Maura of our Ideal. So only can from Georgia. "Hmokes cigarettes, I suppose?" *VW F=U Ft S made them necessary. Liberty club last Wednesday even- Funeral Director with her housework. Call Phone 202. I make friend. ing in honor of Roy Haines, who is tha world, groping for a symbol, real- "Cigarettes! Oh! dear, no. She •r*7 3 * 21' W-:Att •$ fi ft* Av e C H i c u q o. USA Mrs. Elwin Watts and children a specialty of hot air The oext morolng, Julia, In high Join the Red Cress this week, er, home on a furlough from the L'. S. firm of were Sunday guests of Mr. aod Mrs. ise jbe true meaniug of democracy. Ledger Job prlat is aood. auiokss a pipe." cod offtMh. if you are'already a member, pay S. Michigan. Howard Bartlett. your dues. All ypu need is a heart Glenn Tord is running his saw- MILLER & HARRIS, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rittenger and lirwL HOWK'S BAKERY and a delist. mill outfit on the D. A. Church farm Lowell, Mich. Bernice and Mr. and Mrs. Charles and cutting timber for Mr. Church Paulus were in Grand RSplds last 1 Door Nerftk ef Tern Buy Home-Made Good* Detroit's Get Rich Quick Andrews and Albert Slasser. Day Phone 22 Wednesday. SkieTs Place. Is deMnt 41; andfer aU Us schem- Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Trumbull Mr. and Mrs. Schneider are visit- ia* he's ** *x fest ef entertained Clare Ford and wile, Night Phone 237 ing their son Arthur aod wife. 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fHB LOWm ALTO W1 THE LOWELL LEDGER and ALTO WEEKLY SOLO Christmas Presents Officers Directors aooo at L CHANCKRT NOTICB The Alto Weekly Solo Me Oe Ql'#9n0| Me De « F. M. iosamoi State of filichigin, the Circuit Christmas Pregente for everybody, Twtoty-ab Court for the County of Kent, in » Edson O'Harrow, Pres. Volney C. Walton THE GREAT CROSS OF MERCY Chaneery. Physician and Surgeon out b Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Aunt, » Charles Bancroft At a tession of said Court held at WEST BOWNE ELMDALE Volney C.Walton, Vice Pres. tho Court House in the city of Grand OfHee In Negeneellk., LeweH, Mleh. ALTO WBHLT SOLO. To Permit Soldiera and Sailors to By THEODOSIA GARRISON. Uncle and Cousin. « Peter F. Kline local reporter and Keep Uniforms. John E. Rockefellow fSSlM Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on ft Miss Loraine Dygert is among the Wishing the Editor, Ledger staff A. Robertson, Vice Pres. this 23rd day of November, agent for advertising and Job print- Washington, Dec. 14.—A bill pro- late llu victims. and. all the readers a Merry Christ- W. H. Angell, Cashier Edson O'Harrow •itoaWM E Whal Present: Honorable John S. Mc- You can-find a suitable present for all of ft lug. Subscriptions'and-local items viding that every soldier and sailor Wm. Vollweiler, who bought the mas. fllortous with sonrs ntxl rents the bntt!e-bflnn«»rs rise, S. S. LEE| M. D. gladly- received- by mail, phone or Donald, Circuit Judge. * ft honorably discharged from the Stephen Tolhurst farm, moved in Born, to Dwight Bosenberger and C. M. Campau, Asst. Cashier Fred C. Tillyer And tlie ^rent tliigs .>f triumph nro spreading to the skies; I Henry F. Stegman and them at our store. A full line of Pjralin Toilet I call. tf army or navy may retain his uni- last week. wife, Dec. 1C. an 8 lb. boy. Mrs. Our tenrs. mir prny.-rs, our pmiso tor them, but whou the last It Sarepta Stegman, his wife, Physician and Surgeon Sets, Christmas Cards, New Years Cards, all Ofllce at Alto Furniture Store. form and other euuipment aside Clay Ion Denie is reported to be Bosenberger is at the home of her C. M. Campau from his rifle when he enters pri- parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Layer, Our henrts extol thf bnniK r thnt henrs ilio Cross ot' Red. PlaintiiTs, Office Bonn: leaving the training camp for home m-' vs. of the latest Books, Perfumes and Box Candy. vate life has been introduced by soon. of North Bowne. 11 to II n. m. 2 to 4 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m, The Misses I^ena and Bena Eash of tiflMPftid fo Tlu» uroiit t'riK-s i»f Mt'icy t!T;if culls n world In pain Hannah L. Randall, Alfred A. Ran- Congressman J. M, C. Smith. The Harry Cobb is home from Dakota Sundays, 8 to 4 p. m. bill applies to all men honorably to spend the summer with his par- of South Bowne were Sunday guests watch Mod Tn lift Its m.uI to oouriiK'', tn look on hope ngiiln— dall, Mary Mulder, William A. Don't forget to see Santa Claus on the Dtw la adttDC Johnson, William H. Alward and OEFICE: LEE BLOCK I discharged from either branch of ents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cobb. of Miss Mary Miller and Jessie We cordially invite you to join the The slirns .if I.i.ve vb-torltuis tlmt hate hath never slalu. sTtica. David S. Wagner, their unknown Office Phone, 98 House, 113 streets of Alto Tuesday afternoon December 24. the service since the declaration of Miss Marion Lind spent two weeks Chambers. heirs, devisees and assigns, war against Germany April 7, 1917. with her aunt. Mrs. Joseph Peel, of Grant Trowbridge is the only one large number of prudent, careful people, | The Sayings and Del of Our It provides that where discharged in this neighborhood having the llu Entered at i A-k tluKe \\!i«i have aw ailed U upon the field of strife, Defendants. A Christmas Present for everybody. Caledonia. ft Own Home Foil men have been deprived of their at the present time. ell, Mich., as s A-k the striekeu town^ f"lK It has given back to life, In this cause it appearing that Miss Clara Pitsch is working in who, for a number of years have found A-k the Hps of childhotMl. the valiant hosts of dead. above named parties are necessary GLENN G.TOWSLEY,M.D. ft Esther Bunker is quite ilL uniforms, as is required by present Middleville. Mrs. Ira Blough, Miss Edytbe Yours for Christmas Presents, law; they shall be restored to them. Mrs. Asenath Lewis is visiting her Livingston and Mrs. Eugene Krauss W hat tills imnner inenns tn iIhmu tiiat bears the Cross of RmL Ladies' Shirt Waists in great variety. parties to this suit and that their EYE. EAR, NOSE m4 THROAT ft Ed. Chappie is on the sick list. their banking relations with this bank to FifhUm 1 whereabouts can not be ascertained, It also gives the discharged men daughter, Mrs. Archie Boss. were Valley City shoppers Satur- Offices: 504-305 Ashton Bldg. Will Mesecar has an attack of the A million o on motion of Edward L. Eardley, ft the right to wear the uniform on all Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ellis of Cale- day. Tiie great Cross of Mercy- U. lift and keep It idgh; flu. Thomas McCormick of Empire, be both agreeable and profitable. France and G Georgett, Crepe de Chene, Jap Silks. attorney for plaintlflT, grand rapids legal holidays and at putriotic meet- donia were visitors at the Duncan ft Mich., spent several days last week Thousands i Send Its flaming mossnnre fo all hmnaidty IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, Thai Citizens phone 02-179. Hazel Yeiter is uuite ill with the ings. Boss home last week Tuesday. Chas. E. Brown 1 in Elmdale on business. and Italian he That pity Is Inonortal and liuit l.uve siiali never die. they and each of them enter their ft asthma. Secretary Baker informed Chair- Mr. and Mrs. Melville Boss were Sergt. Wesley Keim of Buttle The greates Famous Wei worth and Wirthmor, $1 and $2. appearance herein within three Mrs. (ioodlng is better at this man Dent of the house military in Grand Bapids Saturday. ft ('reek spent over Sunday witb the is still in Fra months from date hereof and in de- writing. committee Friday that the war de- The inthienza cases in this neifdi- home folks. Ier Merle called on Mrs. John Pat- fault thereof, that bill of complaint partment had decided that all dis- borhuod are much improved at this land. Jesse Boulard has taken over the charged soldiers may permanently Mrs. John Lenhard is caring for Shall we m lison of Lowell Saturday night. Bathrobes, both ladies' and gents', $5 to $7. will be token as confessed against writing. Farmers State Bank Dl. C. W. T0LUY garage again. retain the uniforms and overcoats her son Mose and wife of Clarks- our boys? Klla Yeiler is helping her sister them. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Otto of Cale- WITH IHE COLOR\ii dieS wii h her (Ihnstmas exercises SpcWistilHIsowsirile Mrs. Wm. I'orritt is slowly failing they wear when mustered out. Mr. donia took Sunday dinner with Mr. ville, as they have bad the flu. of Alto. Shall we o It is further ordered that a copy in Ihe Lowe district this week. HYt, Ml, HOST, TNMMT, UIMS al this writing. Dent prepared a bill embodying and Mrs. Wm. Schrader, after which home? of Ibis order be published in Lowell the necessary provisions. Pre- No! Nol a Letter from Tom Walsh to Mrs. .M. Mrs. I Jessie Houghton and chil- HANDKERCHIEFS! HANDKERCHIEFS! Mrs. V. C. Webb and little daugh- they motored to Cascade to visit the STONE CORNERS Ledger, a newspaper printed and viously the department had planned hitter's cousin, Joseph Mayo. The war is Me Andrew s. dren called mi her pareuts. Mr. and circulating in said county, for at Eyes Cxnlirt fir Musts The Best in Guaranteed ter have the flu. Mrs. (Ieo. Lewis of Cascade Sunday We*ve planned to eclipse every former effort. to have the clothing returned to the Mrs. Hose Bitner from (Iratiot Harry Cobb of South Dakota is The work (ifinher "JT. ilHS. Call or write, no charge for consul Oeorgette and crepe dc chene silk e\ening. least six successive weeks. government three months after county has heen visiting her sister. home with his parents for the win- not over "Ov Hello Idlks: Notice is hereby given said de- tatlon. waists at Weekes.' adv Mr. and Mrs. F. Kairchild and two soldier's discharge. Mrs. Alton Peel. ter. A lapsed P .Insl a few lines In it l mhi know 1" Be sura and see our line of Aprons, from 25c to 75c. fendants that 4his suit effects UUe 18 Monroe Ave,, 3rd Floor. Blake Vanderlip was in Alto Sun Sherm White and wife were in is an order t si a is called on Mr. and Mrs. Homer Benjamin Kaslick has sold his am all O. K. I got Ndiir two Utters, lo the SEK of the NW% of Section GRAND RAPIDS, II1CH. day calling on friends. farm to Mr. Miller of North Dorr. Alto Friday. sert the boys Filler Sumlas. HARDWARE McCORDS - WHITNEYV1LLE hul litis is Ihe lirsl iliainc 1 have They are beauties. U, and the SW% of the NWK and 14t years at above address. Miss Phena Salsbury and Mr. Flu John Freyermuth, wife and son Shall we h Mr. and Mrs. John Brannan and had In answer llieni. We were in I'amiK have Ihe sympathy of the NEK of the SW)4 of the NWK, have dissolved partnership. Irene Chappie, who is attending Hubert were in Lowell Thursday. It is for ea another hallie siiu-e willing to \oii the SEELET CORNERS entire neighhorhood in their Section 16, Town 9, Range 10 west, Ihe Blind school at Lansing, will Mrs. Freyermuth had some teeth ex- All we nee last. ami. take it I'mm me what be- Cloaks^ all 8iz68| all priC68e Just right for your wife or girl. Arthur Clarke has been in bed a tracted. reavement. Kent County, Michigan. few days sufTering from lumbago. spend Ihe holidays at home. She The Snow M. E. Sunday school lar.-U. S. Sheriiian said ol" war is rigiii. II John S. McDonald, will sing and play her harp next will not have their Christmas ex- Mrs. Chas. Dygert with Mrs. Clay- * We are soi r\ to hear that I S. S. P. HICKS E. C. Dygert took two loads of sure is ludl. 1 haven't heard rnmi Clark, known as (iramipa (llark, is Circuit Judge. Carriages, ''urness. Farm Im- Sunday at 1 o'clock at Sunday ercises Christmas eve on account ol" ton Dygert attended the West Low- & ft It will be .iolinny Driscoll since lie w is lirsl Bargains in Furs. Edward L. Eardley, Loans, Collections, Real Estate poullry to Grand Bapids Monday. school. also teach ihe Ihe llu, hut will have a few recita- ell Aid social held at Wesley Yeiter's zens of this vers ill and nol much hopes for bis * For a few days we will ft woiiniled. I gul hil in Hie face with n covers at this writing. Attorney for plaintiff. 30 end Insurance Mrs. Ferney went to Grand Bap- younger children's classes. tions Sunday morning and an oll'er- of Morse Lake Thursday. Democrats, a piece of shell, lull lis all riglil Court House. plements, garden tools, lawn ids Monday to do some shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Will Thomas are ing for the White Gift. Melvin Ellis and wife arc just re- ft Mr. ami Mrs. Leonard McCall en- Negenee •leek, Laweil, Mleli. * dependents, now. it was sore for a lew daxs. Carpet Sweepers and Vacuum Sweepers—the finest kind of a gift. Grand Rapids, Michigan. Elder Wright went to Grand Bap- moving into the Fountain house for Holiday neckwear at Weekes.' covering from the llu. that Judge L k'l lamed friends from Allegan last * sell dairy feed at ft We arc now hack in w hal was oncc w eck. mowers, summer stoves (gas ids Tuesday afternoon on business. the winter. Byron (Ireen, whp was honor- Among those from here looking Attorney Fie a woods, hut sludls have made it a Bed Blankets that will surely keep you warm. at the Christmas goods in Alto Sat- ft Mr. and Mrs. Flu are very unwel- Christmas exercises will be held ably discharged from the Albion S. * ger for opp( mass of shell hides and the few Subscriptions are payable in ad- urday were ihe Grifllns, Cohbs, Suede finish and fleece-lined Gloves, and a thousand other shings you'd come visitors in many pf our homes. >y the Whitneyville school children A. T. C., attended Sunday school $2 per cwt. ft ceiving lette trees that are left are iiolliing Iml vance nnd expiring subscriptions Dr. J. P. Draper, V. S. and oil) paints, oils, etc., for 'tiesday evening at the church. Sunday. Freyermuths, Dygerts und Warners. element thn hlnckeneil slumps. Wc were in a CHRISTMAS DINNER MENU expect to find in a dry goods store. must be stopped, under government Thomas VanOrder's daughter of On account of poor health iva Mr. and Mrs. Ira Westbrook and The stores have a line display. * ft there is any place yeslenlax to he cleaned up orders. Ledger subscribers should Treats all the least money. Belding came last week to visit him. Warner has given up her school in Mrs. B. A. Ferrall made a business Mrs. Archie Boss, who was a tin Highest Market Price ft pass in the r ami rid iil lliink I Success Came Late In Life. Grand Bapids. and came to Grand Rapids when will be pleased to cry Maehed Potatoes eviUe, the lirst is; will he ne\l summer sure. If I can Uaehed Turnip Baked Tomatoes Anioni; the tanall group of brilliant Helen Hull is boarding with Mrs. twenty years of age. Beferences—Caledonia, governmen limi some more paper 1 will drop a (Home canned) FOOD WON THE WAR women Journalists of the last century .P. F. Kline and attending high At the time of his retirement five Wayland, Dorr Stote Bank, Farmer's Cranberry Bauoe years ago Mr. Volkert was the oldest and Merchant's Bank, Grand Bap- In spite line to John Delancv. I niigld have Funny ii'cm .stands out as a unique school at Alto. lettuce or Fruit Salad Internal food conditions in Germany were growing very acuta. (inductor on the Grand Hapids & ids; Lowell City State Bank and ings issuec lo he with him hefmc we gel lluu. Pumpkin Pm or Steamed Pudding figure. For, although she was mar- Miss Lena Yeiler visited at the hundreds • I guess Dan will soon he in the Three solid weeks of meatless days in August home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence ndiana, both in age and years of scores of satisfied customers. Make In lugKestlnf a unlrereal Chrtstmae rlcd and widowed before she ever at- service. He had been in the employ dates at this office, call Wm. Con- have been arm\ and I might see him over here (Educational Section, Michigan Division, United States Food Yeiler Tuesday. ity in the \ •llaner n^tiu U u realised by the Food tempted to write, nhe hecaiue one of of the company for foiiy-lhree don, Lowell, or Citizens telephone yet. 1 suppose lialph Veriin will he Admlnietnitlon that a shortaie or over- Administration, Lansing, Michigan.) John Keiser was in Alto Saturday It used to 1 tho most pupulur authors of the day, Old Santa is years, having started as conductor No. 61, Caledonia. Watch this space in the next draft also. • W iy uf ^ouitry, game or vegetables night. He has been discharged from In eunaln luoalltles would materially and ber flrst book sold to tbe eiteut l^ToQlVt I bn a mixed train running between each week for the date. fool born Well I will close now and hope change th« manu. Use ot local prod- Ihe U. S. service. up-to-date this limls you as well as il leaves foadWon World Relief ot' llili.OOO—ulmoMt a record for those ?ort Wayne, Ind., and Sturgis. Thurs., Dec. 19—Wm.Timmer, Bock- uct • ta advocated so as to lessen tbe coming to George Clarke has been under the When Ihe road was completed as A MERRY are bornin me. (live mv hesl regards lo every- ta.i on rail transportation. tha War. Preeent Task. days. ford. body and don't forget .limm\. Advloca l eceived by the Food Admln- doctor's care for a few days at his ar as Grand Bapids In 1870 Mr. Vol- Friday, Dec. 20—L. J. Barnard, Ada. The Le Your sincere friend. letrathai from all parte of the United There la no question tut that the The most Important work of the Ssf <• Mmm brother Charlie's home. lert brought Ihe lirsl four varnish- Beg. and Grade Durham cattle. States indicate that the turkey supply Alto ed passenger cars into this part of readers its Tuin Walsh. 'motto wa took at the inception of the Food Administration now Is tbat of Tom Thumb. Bev. L. 1^. Tower called at the fur- Saturday, Dec. 21—Wm. Schrickel, lor Chrlrttmue will be good. Thle also Michigan. He was the lirst man to For many. A. P. O. 7:M. Ililijs Co. ILT.iii Inf.. appiioa to chlcktttiH. ducks and geese. world relief—that of establishing tbe Charles Sherwood Stratton (Tom niture store in Alto Tuesday and Wayland. Rei lj.es In conn-jotlon with tne sug- food Administration, "Food Will Win subscribed for the Solo. direct the run between (irand Map- Monday, Dec. 211—Helen Chat man, Christmas, A. K. F. Via New NUrk. peace aod security ot tbe world. It Thumb) was horn at Bridgeport. Tuesday, modified e Chnstmae dinner menu are as the War," did not overshoot the Carl Sadler, one of Alto's rural ids and Muskegon. When Mr. Vol- Wayland. t'ollowe : li a big Job. The war Is over; we Conn., in WIS. He was exhibited hy cert became conductor for the Friday, Dec. 27—Mrs. Frank Corri- the ainicti nark. The nawa that comes out of carriers, is back on the job again CHRISTMAS P. T. Barnum in various parts of the now suir SOUTH BOSTON ORIENTAL STUFFING. Europe, now that tha war is woa and have removed tbe restiiotlona upon after a few days' illness. Grand Bapids & Indiana the road gan, (iraltan. Sixty head of sheep. woiid-wid the individual use of food and have world. He married in ISdJI Mercy La- December 24 was known as the Continental 1m- A Merry Clirislmas and Happy tHbieepoon fat tha bars of cansorahlp are down, dam Why not mako this a real Xmag by buying Monday was poultry day by the ens lo cos left saving entirely to the Individual vtnla Humu (Lavlnla Warren) also a rovement Company. He saw (irand New Year to the Kdilor. corre- 1 cup rice onstrates moat forcibly that tha war looks of the streets as there was'nt lapids grow from a town of 17,0110 great war spondents ami all Ledger readers. H cup rulalne conscience. What the Food Admin- dwarf. When lirst exhibited Tom something that will pleast the whole family. B DR. B. H. SHEPARD l with presents | room to tie any more teams. inhabitants to its present size. rhyician und Surgeun be thankfi The correpondenl has heen ill for i cup jiuta (use was saved for tha AlUaa In tha apring latratlon might demand as a service Thumb was only about two feet high, to all our friends and customers and all locally grown nuts) V, ./ •. The Durand Creamery at I though this year we must ship abroad I). (1. Look, Ibe Lowell Drug and A Ford Car Will Do It Bemember the furniture store for .Morrison. It has been further emphasised by Tubbs, now deceased.; one son, 21-2. of petty ( 10,000,000 tons of food whore last Hook man. i Christmas gifts. We have them for CRANBERRY SAUCB the news that now eomea ot the raa Claud J. Volkert, now in France; tration ai la I mi Crooks i^ la>ing :il .Ia> year, with all our efforts, we shipped 95BES the old as well as for the young. farson's and allending Iln Nortii 1 quart cianherrlea one granddaughler, Geraldine Tubbs to Presid 1 pint nater eons of Germany's radical and sadden only 11,800,000. This la tbe great Wo have a model for every need. Phono, Mrs. Charlie Clarke purchased a Christmas the Merriest Christmas. ship in tl Hell school. and two brothers, Samuel and Jos- \ cup Mlrup kreakdowa. Oenaaay aad Austria privilege and duty now open to the , new Buby sewing machine Monday ces himsf \ oup sugar write, or call and gee ug and order one for Christ- eph Volkert. Besides these Mr. Vol- Mr. and Mrs. T. II. Parsons ami went through Augoet thia year on American people. 'of Yeiter & Co. at the Alto store. ment ow Peter Hugger of (irand 1'apids were cert was known and admired by a Everybody has the Xmas Spirit now. Ev- lioll the sirup, sugar and water for Highest Market for Get a package of O. K. Soot des- will agrc at Ihe farm Salurdav five minutes, skim Ff necessary. Add very abort raUons. They bad three TransportaUon la restored. Tha mag. Can make immediate delivery on any lost of friends. troyer at McKay's and keep your Mr. and Mrs. Skidmore have been Let's be : the tarries and oook without Stirring conaecutlve meatleaa weeks. Tbe en- fov corners of the earth can again Fine Assortment of The maiiv friends of C.hris Fahrni until nil the skins break. model. | pipes, flues and chimneys clean tf untiring in their ell'orls to give their erybody is looking forward to the Xmas gift to the ful and family svmpalhi/.e wiih llieui tire rations of tbe Oerman people be reached tor the bringing of food- FURS Mrs. Belle Stark has been domi father every care during his long in the loss of their home hy lire. PUMPKIN P1U FILLING were Ave caligrams ef bread and ten stuffs. No longer are we afraid of That n Put your own nsNortment on ciled at the Salsbury home the past llness. 2 cann pumpkin Christmas Gifts: the drop Mrs, Alfred I.edell. who has heen of potatoes per week, with half of thnt sabmarlnea and mines; no longer is then ninil us copy. If we can not two weeks taking care of Miss Phena Funeral services were held al 1 :.I0 that they expect to receive from their friends, I cooked uiui net) ou more than you exfieet we vestigatn very ill, is on the gain. Struuied) tor cbl'dren. Tbajr bore It beoauae the Australian or the Indian, or the and the flu. Saturday afternoon at Sprin Mrs. ()\el Johnson was al Ihe will return to you express paid. chapel. Grand Bapids. Bev. Wiiii- case was li cup molnsses la August there was stlU lingerlns a Bouth African, or the Argentinian Kreiser Auto Co. Alto and vicinity are planning for home of her hrolhcr. I'.en King. p:irl or uoi'Ktium Handkerchiefs, Neck Ties, Sweaters, ams of the First Baptist church relatives, brothers, sisters, father ami mother. the Wise eupply of food unavailable. Taking Q. P. KMISM, Mgr. an open air Christmas tree to be of lasl week helping lo care lor Mrs. 1 lun*poun ciiuikmon feeling ot tbe Impertanee ot nawa from Dreached the sermon and the K. of "A Shine In 9 hole in a •k u-uspoon Klng«r stock of tbe world's need nnd the Hosiery, Etc. held on the public square in Alto Every Drop ' King. : the front But when In ieptember tbe R. E. Colby P. lodge of which Mr. Volkert was brand of \ j ti'UHiHion aalt entire world's supply, we find that Lowell, Mich. Christmas eve. ett a can today from Mrs. Selma Johnson, who has hecu fact bore In upon their consciousness McCords, Mich. a member conducted the service at to think there la In tbe world, it every one Mrs. Geo. Thorndyke, Mrs. Chas. your hardware or are* again in; at Ihe home of Will 1 iraper for a i laipa milk the grave in Oakwood cemetery. ithat no matter bow long they might is economical, enough breadstuffs to Bancroft and Mrs. F. G. Wright were cary dealar. of good . couple of weeks, has relurned lo her Mix pumpkin with molasses and .. Be the First to Give That Present. home. •oiiIiik. Add beaten eggs and ml.. struggle and however they might go fsed tbe world on bread. in Grand Bapids to attend a Mission Bissels carpet sweepers al Weekes' Lake in a pastry-lined pie plate uot through the winter without food, heat, ary address by Miss Carlotta Hoff- One ol hi m. and with paper elothlag, eveataally I i CV-'fl man of India. war's aft Why We . < , • MOUSE LAKE they bad got te lose, they gult Louis B. Stark died Thursday at the muni Must Do It 1 As never before, has our store been in bet- who tho Mr. and Mrs. Flo\d Veiler ami The Ledger publisher would es- his home on Cascade road. He had i No aatlon will starve without a mo- 'Ar^if would g« daughter and Mr. ami Mrs. John Icein jj a great favor If friends la England, France and Italy there M. T. LaMonte & Cobeen a. residen t of Cascade townshfi lUve. Germany qalt beeause the Oar Freyermuth. Jr., called on Mr. ami would use the telephone of Ibe pa- for many years. His not was Free Pre [man people would aot etaad Ota food are 111,000,000 people to whom, ia ter shape to meet that Xmas Spirit with a Mrs. Chas. Cramton of Ada Sumla>. per freely in cases of news items in years.—Grand Bapids News. It will Iratlona without the hope of vletory, are perm Mrs. Maude I'altison and d:iugli- their vicinity, such as uoatbs, seri • the average, one-half of their food- Make This a Old Saint Nick will be in Alto this cour mis accidents, tires, etc. If iJuat as tbe Freacb and British were stuffs must come from across the ALTO. Dec. 25, in the afternoon if he does fine and large assortment of useful and last- |ready to give up the spoage la the water. Among our smaller Allies, n't get the flu. So do not forget to A Prin isprlag for the earns raaaoa. Bo we Belgium, Portugal, Greece, the new me and see him. He will have covered may fairly aay that we did aot over- nations we have ereated and Ron* some gifts for the little folks. ing gifts, the kind that will be remembered live on $ state the mission of food In tbls war. mania, there are 76,000,000, of which Furniture and Clayton Johnson and Milton news to (We bave done what we were created 17,000,000, the urban population, will Wltze attended the stock show in long after Xmas. learned |te de: te feed the Allies during the starve this winter without our sup- Home Furnishing Chicago. Clayton has been sick how to 1 war. Mslinas ever since his return, but is slowly plies ot food. There are 41,000,000 Now, if Grocery recovering, thanks to good nursing. in Sweden, Holland. Denmark, Swits- show the ;Mow It Mrs. Scott Lowe passed away will be n ii.—; erland, and Bpaln, of which only the Nothing more useful, more durable, or that Wae Dene. Bpanlsb bave today as much as two Tuesday morning at six o'clock at Save By Buying at This Store her home in South Bowne, after a The m I months' supply of foodstoffs. There will give more permanent satisfaction to Tbe Food AdmlalstraUoa ereated lingering illness. Her many friends mil forty are 88,000,000 Russians, of whioh 48,- will miss her from their gather one wire aad ablpped to Europe la tbe last year 000,000 in the southern part have snf* every member of the family. Any ot Specials for / ings. •vice. Wc 141,000,000 bushels ef wbeat wbere Solent food with a little reorganise- Our friends and customers are coming from miles to outtal •there were oaly 110.000,000 to ship. these are sure to please; C. E. Sadler of Alto visited the Uoa of tbelr transportaUon faolUUee. Citizens Mutual Automobile Insur- time; am We raised the eipert of beef from around to do their trading at this store, because they know it too. Hi There are 40,000,000 In Northera ance Company at Howell on Decern 10,000,000 pounds te 11,000,000 aad Russia, of whom It Is absolutely cer* ber IS and was paid for his Ford that Jabli 100,000,000 of pork la a single month. Rockart. Library Tabl.i. Dining Tablas and Chain. tbat we can save them money. Our expenses are small. have to ' tain tbat 10,000,000 will starve. Then car which was stolen in Grand Bap Bob says: Condenaisd milk we ralaed from 4,000,- Saturday there are 01,000,000 of our enemy Buffatf, Couch.*. Dar.nporti. iCltch.nCabln.tf. Bad- I ids thirty days ago. Quotin 000 pounda a year te 100.000,000. The people In Hungary, Austria, and Ger' The Freeport Herald, which has We buy only first quality merchandise and we sell at a tection o eipert In otber foodstuffs bas la* many who, in many eommunltles, nre room Suit... High Chairc, Chlldran'. Rock.n, Mir- been edited and published d "Give 'til it hurts." lated all creased In like degree, even beyond at the point of abeolute deetltutlon. the last four months by Mr. Spence smaller percentage of profit than those in the large city. is about tbe dreams of Mr. Hoover wbee he The city ot Hamburg, for iastance, rors. Room Ruga. ate. One gallon fine Table Syrup of Clarksville, has been purchased Kings dc OUR NEW Bazaar Store started. You people la tbe states, y Frank Brayton of Stanton, We've got tho "glvin's" here for the has two weeks' food supply} nothing inner resident of Freeport. a better with tbe nnconqnerable Mr. Hoover more la sight. Armed Huagarlaas boys—the kind they like. will sooi at tbe top, have doae this. ;• i Township Treasurer Irve Dinta has been thronged with pleased buyers since our guard the llae lo shoot down aay Furniture Stores at Lowell and Alto Tbe work of tke Waehlngtea or- 75c. man of Bowne township will be at —very warm, durable. Our Guarantee—Your Money Back Bringi opening but we still have lots of goods and mora persoBvreoHn whwi o attempts to take a pound Khis place of business every day in Caps 76o, $1 diers ho coming daily. You can find something to please ganisation has been to mata^in of' food 1int o Austria. The Bavariaa Holiday Bazaar Goods at Alto Stora the week at Alto and Dec. 26 anc Kniokors $1.06, $2 ned, will price levels la this country which Oermansi will aot ship a pound to the Bring your own dish. Jan. 2, at the bank at Freeport.—J —warm, stylish ones, the the little folks here, also for every member of tha would prevent dlssatls faction among Frusslaas ft will probably not be ^H. Dintaman, Township Treasurer late NtylvM. —linaKl. a-orduroys. etc., The reason we have gained such prestige among our family our people. We kaow tbat war wary for as to supply them with Flna diipiay of popular pried goods, suitabia gifts for ovary Tbe youngest daughter of Mr. anc Dutelieaw made. feeans blgb prices, and we also kaow as they have the moaey te buy member ef tho family. Mrs. John Brannan passed away Neekwear 286, BOo Shirt., w.l.ts7Bo,tl customers is because our policy is always to please, guaran- Holiday Gooda, Dishes, China, Class that high priees are the gravest S the Argeatne; bat we must Calumet Family Laundry Soap Sunday afternoon from pneumonia eanaea ef diaaoateat Three seta ef supply their neighbors. That leaves Funeral was held Tuesday at 1:30 —the laoyn like —percalfs, llannelettes. tee the goods we sell and always stand ready to make good Sgurea which eame to my notioe last us, thea, with a situation ia which from the home; burial at Merriman stylish taateens, etc, and Granite Wares, 5 and IDo Goods week will give yoa an idea ef what 100,000,000 have got to have fousd cemetery, Bev. F. G. Wright offlcl ating. any purchase that may not be satisfactory for any reason Is being doae. Last spring when for them 80,000,000 tons of food to Tuosday, D.c.'m. 5c a bar. Maoklnaws See Santa Clans While Charlie Colby, the young Sweaters, $1 up and everything usually found in a live bazaar store. Itha wholesale price et sugar waa rsslatala their life, aad of thai OO.SS to SS.SS ft JO per hundred, the average price mnount 70 per cent or 10,000,000 ^ A rabbit man of West Bowne, was do whatsoever. —for hotli little anal amoag the Allies waa 91110. The tens, must come from us. Pretty big All you want! Ing businesa at Arthur Clarke s Sat —Storm king Kind. I'!(/» urday, his horse ran away. By tbe big laoys. Evsrythlng New, No Shop Worn Stuff dlKeraaee la that wholesale price, eoatrnet te turn up at the end of the quick use of the telephone the horse Qlovos 3So to $1 apfiled to the Aaericaa sagar eon- year with 10,000,000 tons without the was stopped by Mrs. Frasier and no Mlttena SOo to $1 You Owe It To Yourself To Trade at toaptlea ef last year, la aid of patriotism sad the war sllrit Yeiter & Company One Lb. Famous Merido Cnffoe damage done. leather or wool. George Headley of the McMurray —wool, yarnjeatlier. Scott & Townsend It Helps gemSb Hardware company of Ada and one H099250, Mo Remorse Is like a wooden Isg. It ft Looka That Way. of the best known business men c Toques 7So, $1 -Hlack Tat Kind. 1 Wast Store of King Block. Mips a man on his way, but he can 8oriM fellers think the flrst syllabli 21 cents that town, left Monday for the ess Lowell and Alto expecting to enter overseas wor tee wbere he would have been hap- of patriotism Is spelt pay.—RuUlmorf Underwear $1.10 to $1.50 Watts Dept. Store iun. with Tie Knights of Columbus.— pier Without it.—Idaho Stateiman. Grand Bapids Herald. Fine assortment of Christmas i—t —warm, Heeey uuioas. W. H. WATTS, Prop. Mixed Nuts and Oranges. ALTO, MICH. Open Evenlnga. Hiss Dorothea Ferney The Store That Mali ou Feel At Home. Highest Prices Paid for Pi e. TeicherofPiuo lOrpii TERMS—First 10 lessons foi The Boys' Christmas Store. and a dollar. miti omnr vir •••y f arfVtevafc, ' X $4.00. and cutting timber for Mr. Uiurch Wednesday...... , ShlelVFIeee. SAM MCE Detrains Cat Rich QaUh Andrews and Albert Blasser. , „ Day Phone 22 Mr. and Mrs. Sclmeitler are visit- Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Trumbull Night Phone 237 ing their son Arthur and wife. is dead at 47; andfer all his schem- entertained Clara Ford and wife, •'•'• ''•>•- ''i • j' THE LOWELL LEDGER AND ALTO WEEKLY SOLO. THE LOWELL LEDGER AND ALTO WEEKLY SOLO. S.QN6 OF CHRISTMAV.'

When ma beglnn to tiptoe round 'N we begin to bear A certain, huahy, whlsp'rln* sound About thia time of year. mm We know that she'n Sandy Claus Are flxln' things to do THE LEDGER'S FARM DEPARTMENT 'N so we never peek, because They never want us to. G055E) When sister Mary goes about A-hlntln' that nhe wishes Carefully Compiled Information That Will She had a teapot with a spout American English the Coming World Language? To match her set of dlshea. Be Of Help To The Progressive Farmer We know it's lime for us to write Our letters 'n to set 'em Up-to-Date Fashion Hints—Cooking and Baking Recipes—Prepared for the Lady Readers of The Ledger ASHINGTON.—The war has given English a mighty Impetus toward be- Beside the hearth, where, In the nlgbf •• W coming the world language. Certainly no other language has ever a Ole Sandy CUus'll get 'em. fighting chance of world supremacy. If there Is to be a world language It will De English. The cable dally records When all (he seats in Sunday school FARMERS CAN HELP TO RELIEVE DEMAND Are filled .'Itn girls and boys. the delight of our war correspondents m BEAM 'N no ons ev.»r breaks a rule SMART COAT OF TAN VELOURS over the fact that the "American lan- BF CAREFUL FOR COAL AND THE STRAIN ON RAILWAYS OOR Mrs. MIdgely sat In 'R makes a bit of noise. fuage" is coming into its own over- Of 1if< her disordered living We know It can't be very long TheHousewifeandHerWork room In on utterly hope- Till Sandy will appear. leas through the American soldier. ONE-PIECE DRESS cmitiM • 'N pass his presents to the throng •American as she is spoke" by the -IT 5H0W6 less attitude. That cones but once a year. "Oh, dear," she sighed, "I haven't the American soldier Is vivid, picturesque A W enwcin (Special liirormation Service, United States Department of Agriculture.) heart to tidy the house or even myself. When Aunt Mellndy conies 'n brings ind slangy. And American slang is The children 'n the bird, WHAT CAN up To think of Christmas only three weeks ISIETJEW sonceded to be just about the best 'N she'n ma make popcorn strings, USE MORE PEANUT BUTTER IN YOUR DIET. nway, and not one gift for the children llang there is. We nevcir say a word, and no hope of getting any. I am Klad Now, nobody objects to slang as But anybody ought to see Important Part of Weil-Dressed they are at school; I can at leant have That she has ccme to stay llang, provided it is interpolated in a good cry!" Till time to have the Christmas tree. Woman's Wardrobe. good American language. P.nt it is a Which can't be far away. ..lust as she was getting out her hand- D sad truth that most educated foreigners shame us in the use of our own kerchief preparatory to enjoying this When pa comcs sneakin' crost the lo^ tongue. We are downright slovenly in talking. We clip and shir and mumble tailored Frocks, Not Suits, Predom- The srales of houschuld polity are For the year of peace and plenty. unusual luxury she heard the post- A-Iookln* Ruilty. so't And tor blessings without end, our words, even when we are gramniatically correct. And people who know tlie scales of km-, and she who bal- man's step on the porch. Habit forced You'd think he stole the things he got inate In Fashion Thoroughfare Dur- ances ihem evenly ia indeed wise. Let the volets of the people better habitually use slang as if it were the only vocabulary they had. Inside his overcoat. her to gulp back the tears and go to ing Shopping Hour. In Thanksgiving praises hknd. Tlie fastidious ear is shocked every hour of the day. The college girl We know It's time for us to run the door. lie handed her several let- 'N carry In the wood WAYS WITH CHESTNUTS. says, "My bean feels bum." The shopgirl speaks of her "genulimm frcn." THANKSGIVING DISHES. ters, all of which she recognized as 'N see that all our chores are done ' Below will be found tbe answer to The American Red Cross at Verona, The one-piece dress for street The citizen discourses concerning tin "govunnunt uv Merca." The young 'N otherwise be pood. tbe question which bas been so In- Italy, Is helping an existing orphan hills, with t'le exception of one, which Wear Is by far tbe most Important This delicately llavored nut is high- fellow says "gonna" and "betcha" and "nuthin' a-lall." Well-dressed women -Willis B. Hawkins. sistently asked In the caption above. age to meet the urgent problem of car- single Item of a well-dressed woman's Somethimr new or untried is always bore the fMindwriting of her sister ly valm-d, and wbere it Is found in use "I hadn't ought tub." And as to articuiati'm and other nie.'ties of speak- It Is a great pleasure to know from ing for motherless young children. It wardrobe. Selecting garments for wear weleome for the ;:reat national Thanks- Judith. abundance adds many ing. comparatively few Americans pay any attention whatever to them. time to time Just what Is being accom- has agreed to support ten babies un- giving day. "Anne, dear," she wrote, "at last I buying any more, and I knit rapidly.. at home, whether for morning, after- tasty dishes lo Hie menu. That is why there is a eampaign on for better Amerlean speeeh whieh lias i plshed by the American Bed Cross. der a year old, and 20 between the noon or evening. Is a simple task. P.aked bubbard can visit you, and shall be with you In I've done lots of this work for the Bed-' Mashed Chestnuts.— already attained nation-wide proportions. \\V AmerieMiis believe tbat if Kng- The largest American Bed Cross ages of one and three. Making these garments is equally sim- squash served ns a few days." Cross." This dish, if sen- 'i lor a lisb is to be the world language it will be American Knglish rather than Kng- She made looms with empty spools hospital farm In England is at Sails- Americans in the American Bed' ple; but a woman's reputation for be- y an esealloped dish "Oh, dear! Oh. dear!' To think of luncln nn or supper dish lish Knglish—an Amerie;in evolution of Knglish. So tbe campaigners for bury, Southampton, where a consider- Cross ambulance service received Cfi ing well or poorly dressed depends is not a common Judith visiting us at a time like this, and pins, from which each child helped with sliced culd meat, better American spce< li think it is high time for us to begin to break up the able part of the 180-acre estate is un- decorations for work performed In one upon the selection of ber street appiir- way of treating the when we can hardly manage, with the lo mnke a round string which they takes the place "f pota- habits of mongrel speech into which wc have fallen, largely because slang hay der cultivation. month. This number includes seven el. The suit long ago took second time-honored dish, high cost ot living, to set the table, let worked on at odd moments. They were toes and gives n- a new • teemed to us more effective than Knglish pure and undeliled. One thousand wounded and convales- silver medals, four bronze, and 54 war place. The fact that many suit manu- yet il is very good Make Wood Take the Place of Coal to Heat the Homes Thle Winter. iilone having a holiday time!" to be sewed on the mittens. No more dish. Shell and blanch cent American soldiers played hosts crosses. j facturers have included dress lines in for a change. Mrs. MIdgely Indulged In the desired bunting for the "other mitten." The- the mils. ili«-ii them (Prepared by tho United Slates Depart- to King George, Queen Mary and Prin- Fifteen thousand men a day were i their output during tbe past few sea- i'ainiy Mule pumpkin pies baked In by machine, driven either by gasoline cry, then, realizing there was much to children were entertained with the Idea, In milk uniil tender. ment of Agriculture.) cess Mary at a big military hospital In served on an average by each of the 10 | sons helps to prove tbls, If any proof patty tins are great favorites with Memorial Trees for Soldiers on Lincoln Highway or by electricity. The wood Is piled be done, she dried her eyes, and with of being useful and of helping Aunt- .Mash and season wiih sail, butler and Farmers who own woodlands nnd Dartford, Just outside London, recent- American Bed Cross canteens on the Is needed. A glance nt any fashion- the small people, and for the older 4 feet high and 8 feet long, such a Ihe relief that tho shedding of tears .ludl lb. paprika. people in cities, towns, nnd villages ly. The royal visitors inspected Amer- Italian front. Sixteen of these can- able thoroughfare Is another proof. people they may be heaped with EMORIAL trees along tho Lincoln highway is the unique memorial lo our pile being called a "stove-wood" or gave her, she started in to put the Tlie sisters looked up discarded dolls A Imlf-nipful of mashed chestnuts ican Bed Cross activities at the hos- teens are portable. Fully 80 per cent of the women seen whipped cream and sprinkled with fine- soldier and sailor dead proposed by the General Kederation of Women's who can purchase wood from nearby "running" cord or "run." When the house in order. and sewed tip legs and arms, painted M Le Havre.—To provide Belgian during any popular shopping or prom- spread over a custard pie before the ly gritted snappy cheese. Clubs, which has charge of the roadside planting of the famous transconti- farms can help in the coming winter- wood is sawed Into 10-lnch lengths, au Ibe faces and restored the hair. En-- pital. A good time was had by all. "At least we'll be clean," she said to H locket herel My, wasn't Santa goodl children with shoes—and they wear enade hour will be found garbed In meringue Is placed, or on a lemon pie, nental highway. The Lincoln highway. as last winter—to relieve the demand Is customary with stove material, lire out Ills of clothes tbat could be- Santa Claus, Christmas and the Bed Parisian Apples.—Peel tbe apiftes herself, as she made broom and duster tailored frocks, not suits. makes a most unusual and delicious u for coal and the strain on railway ca- three runs are theoretically equivalent taken off and put on were made from; He gave me all the presents that he could. Cross roll call come but once a year. them out quite as fast as American and cut them into small balls with a memorial to Abraham Lincoln, runs .'ly about. O Each season brings out its own spe- addition. pacity by burning wood in place of to one cord. Actually they contain bits of cloth found In the scrap bag, The roll call takes place during the youngsters—the American Bed Cross potato cutter. Put. to cook In a rich yJr3 from coast to coast, starting at New Some months before vhls time Henry That's 'cause I always kept so neat and clean— cial colors, with navy blue always In Chestnut Custard.—Blanch, boil and coal. somewhat more wood, since small and they crocheted bice enough for the* week of December 16. Speak up- has started shoemaklng activities at sirup flavored with lemon juice and tjTr Bmll ^ i Vork city and ending at San Fran- MIdgely had lost Ids position as book- the lead, and this year much Idack mash through a ricer a quantity of It Is not expected substitution, of pieces can be packed more closely trimming. These were for the two lit- end dig down—when your name Is Limoges. Thousands of Belgian chil- B Weilffn Nfw.piilmr tmnn rind, nnd cooked with the bright peel- cisco and passing through 12 states. keeper on account of Ihe failure of the On Sundays dresst just like a fairy Queen. Is being worn. It is not the dull, lus- chestnuts. To one cupful of the pulp wood for coal will be complete or uni- than larger ones. tle girls. Martha and Peggy, aged sev- called. dren In Bed Cross colonies In France ings of the apples for color. When It is already in operation the whole I firm for which he worked. They had terless black of mourning, but black add three egg yolks and one beaten versal, as for many purposes coal Is en and nine. One of Christopher J. Krlngle's flrst will be equipped. The factories will tender, cool and serve in sherbet distiince and is being transformed as j Wood a Profitable Farm Crop. had no Idea of Impending conditions satin and velvet and fine black This attractive coat of tan velours white, one cupful of milk, half a tea- much more convenient. Hut for heat- How to make eleven-year-old Ralph' I minded daiiing Muzzer ev'ry day; stops on Christmas eve will be the give employment to a number of Bel- glasses with the juice poured over fast as conditions will permit into a : Firewood Is expected to bring a velours. corduroy is a very stylish and serv- spoonful of vanilla extract, and sugar 1 and were almost staggered by the American hospitals In France. In gian adults. them nnd a spoonful of sweetened •dra concrete automobile highway. Mrs. ing many kinds of buildings wood Is better prollt this year than ever be- happy with left-overs was the problem. Was careful of my dresses when at play, blow. The Mldgelys had four growing every ward of every hospital he will Le Hurve.—A Belgian colonel, Just The semltallored street frock iceable garment for afternoon and to sweeten. Pour Into a buttered dish whipped cream for a garnish. This John Dickinson Shenmin, chairman of the more convenient and cheaper fuel. fore. It Is a much less perishable crop Then Judith remembered that years children and every month had lived up find n Christmas tree and Bed Cross from the front, speaking of a canteen shown In the sketch would be smart evening wear. The lines are full and and bake slowly. Make a meringue dish, served with plain boiled rice, the conservation department of tlie ' This Is particularly true In the case than many which the farmer raises. ngo she hnd been the recipient of n And held my Gran'ma's yam when she did knit. to the salary. Mr. MIdgely had just workers waiting to help him fill sol- for which the American Bed Cross pro- made of black velvet embroidered In loose and an interesting cape makes an with the other two whites, with two is a very wholesome dessert for chil- general federation, is at the head of j of churehes, halls, summer cottages, When properly piled, the better kinds stamp book which she bad not used. For that's the way 1 did my litde bit i pi found another position. When Anne dier socks. vided quarters on very short notice, color and with a touch of color on effective item. tablespoonfuls of sugar, and brown In dren. the roadside planting; Mrs. \V. L. and other buildings for which heat Is of wood will last from two to three She wrote ber fntber for It. and then- the collar, sleeves and belt. The skirt the oven. m wrote home she did not tell her family The Belgian commission of the said: "One live demonstration like this Chestnut Soup.—Peel a quart of Arnold, Chicago, Is chairman of tho committee on Lincoln highway. required only occasionally but then is years, although wood steadily deterior- invested In some mixed stamps for- of this dress, while straight, shows a Curried Chestnuts.—Shell and blanch And when my Dad came home from work each night American Bed Cross has established a Is better than a year of talk." He large chestnuts and boil In salted wa- "Memorial trees lit in very well with our roadside planting plans," said f wanted in large volume at short no- ates after the first year. Ralph to make a beginning with. A cleverly arranged fullness, with tbe one pound of chestnuts; stew in chick- fund known as the "Queen's Purse" also stated in a report: "It Is wonder- AMONG THE NEW SWEATERS ter; remove the brown peeling and Mrs. Sherman. "Our comprehensive planting plan was prepared by Jens tice. To have the best heating value, as few new puzzles and toys from the upper part gathered In to tbe deep en slock uniil tender. Take two table- Delicious Butter From Peanuts Can Be Made Easily in the Home. VjdmyML I tried to please him with my tiny might; for war victims. Queen Elizabeth of ful to see how responsive the Belgians chop tine. Add a teaspoonful each of Jensen of Chicago. It provides for the phinling of trees, shrubs and Ilowei"s Methods of Making Cordwood. well as to reduce the cost of hauling ten-cent store made a goodly array of straight band at the foot. spoonfuls of olive oil, or if that is not Always brought his pipe and paper, too. Belgium goes about to hospitals con- are to everything American." salt and sugar, the rind of a lemon Indigenous to tbe locality. Illinois is already prepared witb a detailed plant- j The most common method of mak- wood should be thoroughly seasoned, bright things for Tommy, who was the The dress fastens at tbe left front Sleeveless Garments Made of Ribbon; at band use corn nil. Add a teaspoon- 1 stantly supplying little extra com- The department of civil affairs of ami a quart of water. Bring to a boll ing plan which specifies the trees, shrubs and tlowers for every mile of the ing cordwood is to cut the trees into which means alr-drylng It from six to youngest child. and on the shoulder. One With Long Ends Which Tie Blend the flour, water and peaniit but- So he could smoke and read it thru and thru. forts to patients. She has spent large tbe American Bed Cross undertook to ful of sugar, a sliced onion, one and cool; slowly for an hour. Hub Lincoln way in the state and gives full instructions. Special attention is j 4-foot lengths with the ax and split eight months. However, when piled "Now for the dinner." snld Judith.. Inasmuch as a great deal of fur chopped apple, a tablespoonful of cur- ter to a smooth paste, add salt and sums of hor own for this purpose, nnd establish or maintain 14 Institutions lo in the Back. throuirb a sieve, add two quarts of given to trees bearing bird food, as we hope to make the way a bird sanctu- I tlie larger pieces. The pieces are then so as lo get a good circulation of air, "Let's not try to have tbe usual Christ- Is being used as a fiinnning for street FOOD VALUE OF paprika and the egg beaten slightly. Dear Santa Claus, in Toyland, heard 'bout me, in addition the American Bed Cross tho war zone of Italy, which provided ry and a tahlesponnful of sweet chut- chicken or veal stock, a teaspoonful ary Its whole length. Many state federations and women's clubs throughout ' i piled In a standard cord, which is 8 50 per cent of the moisture may he inns dinner, but think up something ; dresses season, the frock shown ney; moisten with a cupful of stock Mix with the hot milk and cook for provides a purse of 95,000 for tbls food, clothing and care for .'5,477 chlb "Ribbons and bices and feminine of parsley finely minced, a tablespoon- the country in states through which the way does not pass will plant memorial j feet long, -1 feet high, and 4 feet wide. removed In three months. Wood cut difTerent." 'Cause my Muzzer said he said, said he, or trravy and cook until the apple is live minutes In a double holler. Add purpose. dren. graces" have been so conllnnnlly linked ful of tlour and a tablespoonful of but- miles. The contents nre 128 cubic feet, of in October and November, therefore, "I did so wnnt to ask Mr. nnd Mrs. soft, then rub through a sieve, add a the chopped olives and vinegar. Cool "1*11 just give that sweet and 'bedient chile together in verse thnt one suggests tho ter well blended. Season witb red pej)- "I know of no more fitting memorial to a soldier who gave his life to his PEANUnUTTER which about 70 per cent Is wood and limy be burned the latter part of the Lambert" sigbed Anne. "They came- squeeze of lemon Juice and simmer and spread on sandwiches. other to tbe mind of the average per- p.-r and simmer twenty minutes, stir- country than a tree. And a fitting place for this titling memorial is the tnms-1 JiO per cent air. Wood cut 4 feet from England several years ago. and The very things she's wanted all the while." milll the nuts have absorbed the lla- Make only the quantity needed for winter. son ami in consequence the new sleeve- riii'.' until well blended. Put through continental highway in memory of the great Americnn who also gave his life i long can be sold to brickyards, lime- are so alone nt Christmas time. I had vor. Serve wiih plain boiled rice. Cheap Source of Protein and Immediate use, as ibis sandwich cream The prices which cordwood likely less sweaters made of ribbon seem the a sieve and serve. A yolk of eug add- to his country. I believe many such memorhd trees will be planted. The | kilns, metal-working plants, and other hoped to have tbem, but of course 1" docs not keep well. will bring this year offer the farmer So see this pretty, sparkling Christmas Tree most dellgblfully feminine of all such Chestr.ut Sauce for Turkey.—Add ed to the soup Just before serving adds Employers' association of Hucyrus. ()., is planning to plant a memorial elm Suitable in Diet of People j Industries, but is loo large for bouse- an opportunity to Improve bis wood- cannot do It tbls year." two tablespoonfuls of tlour to three Peanut Butter Cookies. MADE BY AN garments. both nourishment and slight thicken- for each Itucyrus or Crawford county boy. | hold use. This method Is used chletly land by weeding out the Inferior trees. "Tbat gives me tbe very Idea, Anne. And the toys and things he gave to me; tablespoonfuls of the fat from the of All Ages. - M- cupful corn sirup. 1 teaspoonful salt. They are by no means as impracti- ing. "General fedemtion ollicers in each state—the pri^l(W;it of the state | where the tree growth Is comparatlve- In Ihe past this ha* seldom been prac- We'll Invite them and surprise them^ roasting pan of the turkey. Add two Va cupful suKar. 1 teaspoonful vanilla. When you're good like me and try to please cal as they sound either, and can ho Chestnut Stuffing.—Chestnuts ns a federation or the conservation chairman—should be coiisulteit teaspooafuls bak- i ly small, as Iti second growth, because with a regular English dinner—roast cupfuls of boilim: water and stir un- shorteaiiiK. Ihk powder. ticable, for the Inferior wood was not stuHing for fowl are a great delicacy, l 1 A RTIST IN FURS recommended both for beauty and for such wood splits easily. beef, Yorkshire pudding and gravy, Santa Claus will give you toys like these. til smooth and thick. Season with 5 tnbU spooufuls of '2-i cupfuls rlco Hour, marketable. With the prices Indicated warmth. Tbe very narrow baby ribbon P.oil and mash and season well with peanut bun or. cupfuls of wheat Another method, and one better for tbe coming winter, thinnings be- and have n ly-poly pudding for des- salt, pepper, and add a pint of mashed 'i cupful milk. Hour. In any shade can be used and with butter, salt, pepper, and add bread EASILY MADE IN THE HOME | adapted for old-growth hardwoods, sert." cooked chestnuts, a tablespoonful of Another Triumph of American Inventive Gciu: 2 eggs. come practicable over a wide range of large knitting needles one could easily crumbs to make sufficient filling. Oth- Tin' days flew by with the sisters as HOLIDAY SEASON IN ITALY chili sauce or a few drops of tabasco. Peanut Butter Cake Filling. ; which are dillicult to spilt. Is to saw country In the vicinity of good mar- f 4' duplicate the sweaters now on sale in er seasonings, such as sage and onion, IA cupful corn sirup.2 talilcspoonfuls pea- ' the tree into logs nf convenient kets. The woodland owner may s**- busy as bees. Anne was never happier- x As fits the holy Christmas V Pour into a sauce boat and serve with ESSATION of hofdilities makes puhlic the invention of a wireless telephone New and Different Recipes Are Given the shops. Most of tbem are purled may be added if liked. Cooking the 1 talilcspoonrul via- nut butter. In all ber life. She bad not time for , Pr. Qrenfell of. Labrador Fame Il birth, | the turkey. which was successfully used by Americiin aviators In airplane nghtiiig In egar. Tho white of 1 egg. ieii-'lhs. say from 10 to lo feet. These cure specific Information from his ! about Ibe waist and are finished off nuts in a well-seasoned broth will also C to Utilize This Valuable Food- repining, and found tbat by simply Explains Christmas Observances Glaced chestnuts are a well-liked the closing weeks of the war witlmui the knowb-dge of Ihe (iermans. This Vi teaspoonful salt. j are "snaked" nut to the edge of tin' state forester, his county agent, his jl Be this, good friends, our | with bow-knots, but of course they add much to tiie flavor of tlie stuffing. Ordinary Meat Chopper Is making the best of everything she hnd in the Sunny Larid. sweet. P.oil suirar and a little water Important military secret has been Conk the corn sirup with Ibe vine- wondhmd and there sawed and split slate agricultural college, or from the % carol still, t imm* could be made as elaborate or as plain V * W Sntisfactor' no real troubles at all. Henry, too. until It cracks when dropped in wa- known to hundreds of loyal Americans gar until it forms a hard ball when intn lengths proper for the stove nr I'nlted States Forest Service, Wash- <£> Be peace on earth, be peace * as one desired. The ribbon being so What's the use of heing in the caught the spirit of hope, nnd remnrk- Travelers visiting Borne while It ter; dip the blanched nuts quickly in for several months but has been jeal- dropped in cold water. Pour over tins furnace. The sawing is usually done ington. D. C. | on earth | much heavier than the average wool. knocker's section of the anvil chorus, The housewife who i-. overlooking ed to his wife: tvas still tbe center of a land of peace, tho sirup and place on greased plates when the builders' committee of the ously guarded. Hy nu'iin« of this radio M< OMf MOKE ?l beaten egg while and beat tiniil stiff. j; To men of gentle will. | It requires fewer stitches, but as It the pnsslhiliijes in peanut hi ter, dur- "It won't be long until we have made- found Christmas there a day of Joy- to '•ool. booster club is right neJst door wait- telephone It way possible, for a around Add tiie peanut butter the last thing, ;i| —Thackeray. | does not stretch as much as wool does ing for you? eeeeeooeeeeeeoscseeeeeeoee up for lost time, nnd I like my new ousness; and tbe merry bells of many obsei'Ver to talk to pilots in the air ing these days of meat eonservation. .spread between the layers of a simple r.acterlal activity, which Is more no- one must be careful to allow plenty of If * * position better than tbe old one, be- 1 is missing a gond chance nf supplying one egg cake or sponge cake. Serve ticeable in soils high In organic mat- churches, ushering In tin day, spoke If n man finds himself with brond in miles away. Commanders of air VICTORY FARMS Became a Great Help to Judith. cause It bus more of a future to It." leeway to slip It on over the bead. INVITING DISHES. her family with a food possessing a with a fork, ter, Is also valuable In aiding the solu- the familiar language of home. lif.tli liands, he slmuld ••xcliance one Frpiadrons eould voice warnings to all |o.'if for somo liow. rs of tlu- narc issus, high protein and a high energy value bility of i nek phnspbate. /•f their loss, and she bravely set her- The Lamboi'ts were delighted with Just before the war. Dr. (Srenfell, Another new type of sweater that Is their pilots as to the movements of t I'lepaii (I b;. lie- fniu-.l Stales Do- since the loaf feeds Hie body indeed, A hot soup at this season of the at a low cost. self the task of making up for the the Invitation, as they were expect- of Labrador fame. Indulged In the proving very popular Is the one with enemy aircraft, and squadrmi forma- Uses for Dairy Products. pariinciit of Auriculturc.) The Boys Are All Away hut the Hewers feed the sonl.-Ma- t year will be found most acceptable I'eamn hniier was u-ed first as food months when debts bad nccumuhited. ing a lonely day, far away from Merrle- unusual luxury of a brief holiday In long ends which cross In the front and homc-t. tions of all sons could he maintaiin-d Reaii/ing that increased knowledge Iowa farms which pm in their either noon or night. for the si'-k; later it appeared on the QUALITY BUTTER IS WINNER Kngland. Europe, after years of tireless service tie in a sash at the back. These are In the air as easily as Infantry units of the value of milk as a food and ipmta ol the Liberty wheat crop ChrlslmnsI That was the hard part. How shall we wreathe tho holly? Creole Soup.—Add to home tahle as a side dish. Of lato One day, when Judith came in from among the fishermen. Ills Journey newer tlmu the slip-on sweaters, but POOD FOR SPECIAL OCCASION?. on the ground. ways to use it more extensively In are to be designated as "Victory Nothing for the children! They had How ham? tho ndslletou? a small diced turnip and years it has L-ome into Its own and lis Prosperous Creamerlto Make High. shopping. Anne met her with Ibe news: brought him and Mrs. (Irenfell to How Khali wo keop the ('hrlHtmas foart are a little harder to make. They "There aro some details concerning it which we cannot discuss yet," says the diet will help to meet the war- Farms." according to announce- had such Jolly times before, with pres- canot a large onion, two value as a supplier nf pmieln and fat Grade Article and in Quantities to "A nephew, John Lelub, litis surpris- Borne Just ns Ihe many religious and With the Joy we uwed to kaow. should be very loosely knitted, of rortumitt ly we are not all alike in John D. llyan, director nf aircraft priidiicii«m. "1 have myself, siaiblini: on lime food situation, the management ment by the coimiy farm bu- ents for everyone. Now she bad more Whou on tho happy (,'lirlatniaa L)uy cupfuls of boiling water, In the diet is imw well remgnlzed. Meet Demand. ed tbe Lamberts. He bas seen service- civil observances of tin* Christmas course, and the sleeves may be knit- our tastes. i'ood> of which one is espe- the ground, given orders to a squadron llyinir in the air and watehed them • if the National Dairy show at Colum- reaus of the state. I'osiers with work thnn ever to do and less time for Tho hoys are all away? a tablespoonful of rice The largest part nf ilia! now used is 1 In Frsmce, nnd Is sent here by the season were about to take place. ted kimono style or made afterward cially fond will not maneuver according to instructions. The transmission of the voice Is clear bus refjtiesled the department of ag- the legend "Victory Farm" will making presents, even If sin had Ibe and a cupful of tomato made in peanut butter fadnries, but (Prepared by the tialted Slates Depart- British government on a mission to Tho holly pricked their flap-rH and set In. As for the sweater Itself be at all acceptable enough to be heard dNtinetly over the noise of the airplane motor." riculture, bureau of education, food he given to tbe farmers by the money with which to buy material. The decorations, tbe greetings, and ment of AKrieuhure.) Washington. He has a week's vaca- And broiiKhl wee drops of red, It starts at the waist line In the back, to his neighbor. puree. Cook until ten- many still prefer tn make in the 1 "I shall have to tell Judith." she said tbe crowds flocking In and out of This is all very interesting, especially as it sets the imagination to work administration and children's bureau sclmnl district, co-operators late Marked success of the creameries of tion and has come to spend |t with Wlu-a eausht henenth the mlHtlutoo and is knitted like the ordinary sweat- der. nil) through a sieve, home what they use. An ordinary churches, emphasized the spirit of the Tho lauKhlna IuhhIch tiid. This diversity of applying the invention to the everyday needs nf life in times of peace. to Install an exhibit covering these this fall. Those who sow spring Wisconsin nnd Mlnnesoln-rthe two to her husband tlmt night, when they er up to Ihe neck. Then when the add anoiher cupful of boiling water, food chopper is used for the purpose them. I Insisted that he come to our season. "All Ihe places of worship Into No roniphiK pitnoH this year we'll play* lastes irives us Why slmuld not the farmer's wife step tn tiie door and tell ber husband points. The exhibit, supplementing wheat will be given tbelr posters I largest butter-producing states In the were seated by Ihe lamp and Ihe chil- The boys are all away. stliches are cast off and the shoulder two tablespoonfuls of fat, a teaspoon- —salt may be added to the nuts before Christmas dinner, and they are all which we peeped," he says, "were uany dishes, and , at the other end of the (1-10 that dinner Is ready—provided she has a husband the work of the children's year, proved dren were in bed, "how sorry we are 11,1 s;l11 11,1,1 il next spring. Tin? wheat quota j Union—is due principally to the fact going to call tonight." knitted, the fronts are done separate- he Is Indeed hard I ''"Pf"' "l I'fas. who does not know enough to come in at nmal time? or after grinding. to he one popular with the crowds. that we cannot make her visit a pleas- ablaze with lights, while processions Hut wo will never Hhame tho ladH Tailored Frock of Black Velvet. Is one acre out nf every eight. i tlmt they produce butler nf good qual- "How Interesting," exclaimed Ju- ly, adding on two stitches at every to sinl who cannot 'at ami serve hot. What Is to prevent the farmer's hoy from saying. "Co-boss! Co-bos.s!" Peanut Butter Recipes. Graphic exhibits showing the value ant one." of priests In glittering robes, with so- With hearln y.o l»»li! and true, Allowances will be made on ity and In a large quantity to meet dith. "Perhnps he can ndvlse me about We'll novor mix our < 'hMHlmiiH KreenH would be handsome made of velvet In row nnlll the bottom Is reached, and Delicious Omelet.—I'reak four eggs IternemlM-r when planning your of milk were In the booths, while norous choruses and ascendlntr Incense, lind some to Ids lik- Into the wireless ui milking time and saving a trip through the stubble In farms having an unusually large market demands. "It is too bad," said he. "Judith is my Red Cross work." Willi Homhre IioiuthH of yew; black or color with wide skin band, then a narrow sash Is knitted and fas- li'io a bowl and beat just enough to bare feet? recipes that peanut butter possesses hourly demonstrations were given, such a slave to your fatiier, looking appealed to the vavlous senses" Willi fiMiraae Iili-tli we'll loam to Hay: amount of untlllable land. 1 Wbere It Is possible creameries Everyone was delltrbled to meet Ihf girdle, collar, and cuffs of a Hat fur tened lo the end. These are only Royal Snndwiches.—Mix a half- blend the yolks and whites. Add salt Lovers can taik without any imjuisltive old maid listening In. %U calories per pound. with lectures dwelling on the fact nfler Ids every whim and never think- At one church they viewed tbe five "Tho hoys are all awuy." ; should co-operate In producing a uni- handsome young soldier nnd eager to such as Hudson seal, beaver, nutria, pretty when they are done In what cupful of almonds, season wiih salt and put two tablespoonfuls of but- In the coming days of travel by airplane the would-be passenger can hall Peanut Butter Omelet. tbat milk Is essential to the diet. The eeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ing of herself. I wish she hnd a home boards believed te bave f'.irmed a part form high grade of butler nnd make hear stories of "over there" from om. We'll keep tho heart and make the homr squirrel, kolinsky, etc. If fur Is used some people call "In and out" stitch, and red pepper, add two tablespoon- ter subsiiiute into an omelet pan the approaching stage and lind out if there Is romn for one more. 4 oRPfi, 6 tnhlcspoonfuls pea- cheapness of milk as a food compared of her own. 1 always planned to give of the cradle of our Lord. shipments to market In larger quanti- who knew. John became a great help Ah hrlKht aH hrluht ean ho to trim the dress a mult and little fur tbat Is knit a row and purl a row. so ami set on ihe back part of the stove; 4 taiileHpoonfuIa of ruit butler. with other staple foods was constant- ' The American Mplscopal Church of fuls of chopped pickles, one tablespoon- Aud so it goes. Score another triumph of American Inventive genius! milk. 1 tableKpoonful Halt. her a really good time whenever she to Judith with her plans for the chil- And HIIIK the caroltt old and HWeet toque to match may be supplied, aud tbat there are no ribs to show, and gently move the pan from side to side ly Impressed. One quart of milk Is PHOSPHATE ROCK IS ties than Is possible when they operate St. Paul, wbere they worshiped on Of ChrlHt'H nailvlty. ful of Worcestershire sauce ami one Mix peanut butter with the milk. should make that long-deferred visit." dren's Christmas and her Red Cross a charming outllt be the result. should be done on very large needles. to allow each portion to run down equal In fuel value for the day's work separately. Christmas morning, was crowded with Like Mary mnllo, tho while wo pray tablespoonful of chutney. Spread the Separate the whiles and yolks of the Judith arrived, her face shining with work. In fact, he thought of so many For all the hoyH away. next to the pan until the whole Is of or play to any one of the following Most'of the creameries In Wisconsin the I'rotestant popiilatlon of the Holy bread with cream cheese, and sprinkle eggs and beat well. TUend milk with USED AS FERTILIZER happiness. things that he eame to the Mldgely's —Klhelbert D. Warlieid, creamy consistency. Then fold and 1,481 Kinds of Jobs Open to Crippled Soldiers animal foods: nnd Minnesota buy separated cream City. A feature of Ibe service was the with the almond mixture, finely I the beaten yolks nnd fold in the beaten "As last I am here! Are you quite at least once a (lay and every evening. PROPER CARE OF SILK HOSE hem there will be few, if any, "run- turn on a hot platter. • rather than whole milk on a butterfat chopped. Sailed crackers may be used whites, IJrown the omelet and fold. % pound lean beef. 2 pounds chicken well, Anne?" dedicating of a beautiful new mosaic, ners" occurring within a reasonable ECENT surveys bv the Rod Cross Institute for Crippled and Disabled Men ' H 8-9_r6. r>f>iirwpound1 Iwatvhamt . basis. This plan reduces the cost of He trimmed Ihe tree while Judith BEAR, NOT BARE In place of bread. HotTamales.—Boil a fowl until ten- Serve on a hot platter with a cream (f Finely Ground and Well Distrib- "Oh, yes, dear." Mrs. MIdgely'* voice covering one entire wall vf Ihe church. Wash Through Lukewarm Water Be- time. R have brought out that the Held open for re-esiabllshment of such men In ' 3 DoundB fresh cod 4-5 pound pork loin. Cfdleetlng and enables the dairyman to made the simple things to ndorn It. Wlndcor Sandwiches.—Cream a cup- der. strip the meat from the bones and or tomato sauce. flab, 3 pintIn s oybters, had a strange note In It. Judith looked Of the Coliseum, says Dr. flrenfell, fore Wearing; Should Never Dry Wear your stockings comfortably, Industrial life Is much wider than probably Is generally supposed. Investiga- j uted Gives Good Results. keep the skim milk on his farm. Where One evening Mrs. MIdgely remarked ful of chopped bam with two-thirds of chop fine. Chop half a pound of seed- Appetizing recipes In which milk up quickly. "we could think of no place better to This rich and graceful cape-coatee, women. While the shorter garments Stockings in Sun. not too loose or too tight. One ex- tlons of 042 factories since January 1 ' Peanut Butter Loaf. whole milk Is sold to Ihe creameries, lo her husband : "I never saw n young a cupful of chopped chicken; when ed raisins and a half cupful of stoned formed the basis were put together "You don't look well, Anne. What suggest lo our minds the communion with Its muff to match, Is one of those are having a great vogue the luxur- treme Is as bad as the other. A stock- last, have revealed 1,2011 kinds of Jobs' 8 eupfula Vlrtory V4 cupful pounut but- man so Interested In children." well blended season with paprika, salt olives with one small red pepper, also THIS tf BETTEK bh'Hil cnmiiju. t«r. before the crowds by the demonstr^ This Source of Phosphorus Being usually the skim milk Is returned to Is the matter?" of tlie saints; and as we walked ing with a lisle top and foot will wear open to leg cripples and 278 open to He looked up from his paper In much-admired, two-ln-one garments ious long coats, like flat scarfs and With a little care and attention silk finely chopped. Mix all together and im oeiwc ^ 1 cupful rooked rlco. 1 t'-aHpoonful onion tors In the booths. the patrons. Buttermilk also Is sold round the tiers of seats we could see and spread on bultered while bread. V4 .cupful chopped juice. More Extensively Used Than For- Poor Anne let thn floodgates of her amused surprise. "My dear, do yon that are characteristic of this season's muffs, are always good style. stockings may be made to wear two better than mi all silk one. stir to a paste witb two cupfuls of arm cripples. Attention was given Below are some of them! to patrons to be used us feed. Cheese and Pepper Sandwiches.— DEPEMOPHT- ntuffed oilveu. 2 Umfpoonfula nalt. merly on Account of Shortage tears open and told Judith her tron- really think he Is Interested only In again the 'men of like passions with styles. Its designer chose Hudson seal and even three months. If before cornmeal. moisten with scalding wa- sanitary conditions and precautions H toaHpoonful eel- 2 ckkh. A number of creameries recognizing ourselves,' giving their lives for the Mash n small cream cheese, season ery suit, cupful milk. Corn Chowder. of Sulphuric Acid. hies. the children?" and followed two converging paths to wearing they nre washed through luke- Shirring on Hats. ter and stir over the lire, cooking fif- for safety. the relation of poor cream to poor but- same Master we claim to serve." well, add enough thick cream to make Mix the Ingredients and form Into t can corn. 4 cupfuls scalded "It's only that we don't want you to "John, you don't mean Judith?" its success, combining the free, easy warm water they become more glossy Shirred crowns In lam effects and teen minutes. Add six bard-cooked The report describes In detail the 4 cupfuls potatooR milk. ter, which on the market sells at low of the right consistency. Season with n loaf. Hake until brown. Serve with cut in % inch R common crackers, (Prepared by the United States Depart- have a stupid time, Judith." "Certainly. It has been evident from Whet* darkness had fellen the trav- lines of a cape with something of the and also strengrhened, as silk takes shirred brims with soft edges in large eggs finely chopped and mold Into a processes Involved In each casualty In- price, have sought to encourage more red pepper and salt, add a finely RllcOR. 3 tablenpoonfuls but* ment of Affrlculture.) ellers W(?re attracted by numbers of snugness of n coat. Ills Ingenuity wns very kindly to water. After each vestigation; the advantages and dis- a tomato sauce. V/j Inch cubes fat ter. "Never mind nbout me," answered the first." mushroom shapes, trimmed with a sim- shredded green pepper, mix well and I"ng roll; place In the smooth Inner Acid phospimle, which Is used ex- frequent deliveries hy establishing Christmas arrived—a glorious day, bright Ilgi.ts over by the Porta San rewarded In a wrap more graceful wearing, also, the stockings should be advantages of each for arm and leg Scalloped Rice With Peanut Butter salt pork. Bait and pepper. Judith. "I am wildly happy Just to he ple tied bow of wide satin ribbons, aro spread on bultered rounds of white husks of green corn, or the dried busks 1 sliced onion. tensively as a commercial fertilizer, grades of cream and by paying a pre- Qlovannl. These proved to announca than either of Its Inspirations. It is Ribbon Workbag. cripples, respectively; the wages paid; Sauce. here with }ou all. But I am glad you with snow on the ground. The chil- washed In lukewarm water and white now being shown in velvet and panne may be used; tie with strips of the Baked Rarebit mium of from 2 to 3 cents a pound of "ail the fun of a fair"—there In Italy A good workbag for a Chrlslmas gift bread. Make a peanut sauce as follows: has doubled In price during the last told me." dren had hung up their stockings. Into much more cor.y than a cape or scarf, soap. velvet. The colors are chiefly brown husk and boil for an hour In water. tbe organization of the trade, and the 1 pound soft, mild 2 cupfuls butter. butterfat for the better grades of Just as one ilnds them in this coun- can be made Irom two yards of Dres- Olive Sandwichcs.—''hop fine and 2 cupfuln milk. 2 tranpoonfulH "aU. few years. Kurmers of this country Ihe bottom of each had been placed the easily made equal to a coat for com- If tho stockings nre white they and black. Hats of this type are re- Coffee Junket.—Steep a tablespoon» provisions for the safety of workers. c-hei'Hi*, Val cupfuls milk. The chiidren were delighted to have den ribbon six nnd one-half inches pound to a pulp a dozen olives and a 2 tuhluupoonfula of 2 teuHpooafult onion teaspoonfuls of 2/& cupfuls of stale are now facing a serious shortage of cream. This plan has met with the ap- bright new cap nnd mittens, and a gny try at a "county fair." fort. But on mild days or In the warm- should bo put In a dark room to dry. garded as suitable for wear both with The following Industries are Included: The piano Industry, tho leather flour. Juice, their aunt with them. They had often wide ajid one embroidery hoop. Cut half-oupful 4 teaspoonful salt the dinner table that ulght. Mrs. Qpucuj* Acia}]u,l\g lo^eari ton and cover with the ribbon. Divide rubbed very tine and a cupful of may- junket which has been dissolved In a the hot milk with the seasoning. Cook The situation has led users of fertil- churn tbe flrst and second grade cream Ing carols. John had a good tenor voice- ment adjusts It as a protection against from yellowing. The use of hot water, turbans they nre used ut the top of "Our work will be to get In touch with every disabled soldier and sailor butter. 2 eggu. MIdgely, too, almost forgot to be wor- tho remaining ribbon In halves and onnaise. tablespoonsful of cold water; stir un- until It thickens. Put a layer of rlco % pound soft, mild izers to give greater consideration to separately, showed an average Increase and Judith accompanied him on the DCCLTUVOI VT .0 IECULTI tho cold, the Ingenuity of the furrier according to those who know, Is pro- the crown with the ends projecting tbftt returns home In this division, get him into profitable occupation and see cneeno cut In small rled as she smiled ut her sister's high seam up both pieces. Then sew one to Stuffed Baked Apples.—Core good- til well-mixed, add smrar to taste and In a baking dish and cover with a the use of ground raw rock phosphate. in price of H.O cents a pound for the piano. Then he sang military songs- who made It reveals Itself. The nar- hibited in the washing of silks. Also "every which way," thus giving a very that be makes good there," said a vocational ofllcer of one of the fifteen pieces. spirits. DJvtrt's prjt ikuNXj sKtlooks a cardboard round and fasten at the sized apples and fill the centers with pour into glass sherbet cups. When layer of the peanut sauce. Repeat That this source of phosphorus Is be- butter churned from the first-grade lie hud learned In the trenches. row scarf, attached to the neck, and avoid rubbing. unusual effect. In some cases five or divisions. ' Stuffed Prune Salad. Next morning after Judith had Christmas Gifts. top of the outside rim of the embroid- raisins, sugar, cinnamon and bits of thick remove from the warm room and until the dish Is full. Bake in an ing used as fertilizer more extensively cream. Shipment of butter to market The guests took their departure, passing through straps of fur at the And now as to tho wearing of silk six different colors nre seen on a single "If artificial limbs or other orthopedic or mechanical appliances are Use large prunes which have been kissed the four children us they left Have you the one glad hope ery hoop. Make Ihe top part of the butter. Baste with water during tbe place on Ice. Serve topped with a oven for 20 minutes. usually was made In Iced refrigerator waist line, is slipped from under these stockings. They absolutely must not hat. On large hats they aro placed Seeded, the government will supply them free of charge." steamed und pitted. Fill cavity with Is shown by the fact that during 1010- for school, she turned to her sister and vowing It the happiest Christmas of' WIthh your heart this morn? Vou /xajrvxt-pavcL baking. spoonful of whipped sweetened cream. freight cars. t straps and wrapped ah mt the throat, hag In the same way, save that the around the brim, from six to twelve Peanut Butter Salad Dreselng. cream or cottage cheese. Sprinkle 17 at least six large companies entered said: all. Mrs. MIdgely turned to her sister. It Is u precious gift from Him bo worn tight If the stocking Is pull- The tender hearts of celery. If sur- Young Carrots.—Place the scraped nnd the front of the wrap fastened up cardboard bottom Is to be sewed to frequently being used In this way. H cupful of sour ^ tableipoonful su- with finely chopped nuts. Serve on the raw ground phosphate business "Anne, dear, we must take an In- "Only think, Judith. I was afraUL Who on this day was born. ed to Its full length and caught at the r.-mnded by chipped Ice and served, cream. gar. to meet It. thereuimn It is a warm tho Inside of the embroidery ring, carrots In n saucepan with a small Washington is as Good-Natured as It Is Crowded 2 tahloHpoonfuls of H teaspoonful salt lettuce leaves with mayonnaise. and the annual consumption of this PROPER TIME TO SLAUGHTER ventory of stock and see what we can you would bave a dull time. The chil- make a most delicious accompaniment onion, a bay leaf, a little salt and Have you the wondrous peace coatee. Tho muff is melon-shaped, which has been covered by tho slIV peanut butter, % teavpoonful mus- material has Increased during the last make for the kldlets for Chrlstmaa." dren have missed nothing, and yom The Largest Dividends. ribbon. to the ment course. pepper. Cover with stock and stew 2 tablexpoonfuls of tard. Cottage Cheese Leaf. Which Jesus gives His own? with slashed frills at the ends and ev- the veil with the same material and decade to over 01,4)00 tons. Involving "There la nothing," said Anne. have been an angel of mercy!" VEILS ARE NOW THE RAGE Orange Meringue.—Cook together a HERE'S one thing about Washington that's lacking in every other large city. vinegar. H teaspoonful pap- 1 cupful cooked rice 1 tablespoonful ot When Animal ia Overheated Carcase The giving that pays the largest divi- ery woman knows that It may actually color which face the hat brim. So until tender. Serve on a hot dish sur- 1 ess. rlka. (dry and flaky). chopped onion. an expenditure to the farmer of at "We'll find something!" determined- "Happiness has nothing to do wlthi O, priceless gift to know we trust pint of boiling water and a tablespoon- T That's tbe good-natured spirit of fellowship and comradeship, the spirit of Will Net Bleed Properly—Peia* dends In happiness Is that which ex- keep the hands warm, or merely serve Dressup Frocks. one can take the black veil with hen- rounded with seasoned mashed pota- Mix and cook in a double boiler un- 1 cupful ot cottage 1 tablespoonful say* least IT.OO.OOO. the poesesslon Of things," smiled Jo- His flnlshed work alone! Face Covering Has Qained a Promi- "leff make tbe best of It," tbat you find everywhere. Take the street car cheese. ory (at or drip* onlng May Reeult ly answered Judith. pects no returns. If you want to be A charming and simple dinner gown na or with taupe. ful of corn starch which has been toes. til thickened. dltb; It Is all a state of mind. And* as a luxurious and elegant accessory nence Tbat Has Net Been Equaled crews, for example. They're tbe pleas- H cupful of ground , pings, Ground raw rock phosphate Is far "You can make thlnga out of com- Have you n strong, deep love sure Unit It Is more blessed to give may he made of black mallnes lace and mixed with cold water. Add tbe Juice Deviled Ham.—Chop fl»e one pint peanuta. 44 teaspoonfuleast l soda. John and I will have eomethlng to tell' of dress. Both the wrap and muff in Many Years. Hats, too, aro doing much to enliven intest lot youll And between Boston Peanut Butter Sandwich Cream. 1 cupful ot bread 1 cupfujpfu!l strained to* lees soluble than add phosphate, its (By WILLIAM H. FBLDMAN, Colorado paratively nothing," laughed Anna, For lost sheep wandering wide? than to receive, make some little child black net over a foundation of white of two lemons, the whites of three of boiled ham, a large pftrt fat; add yon tomorrow, when be leaves for •ire distinctly up-to-date. tho dress world. Feather tains aro Md San Francisco, and tbat In tbe 1 cupful milk. teaspoonful of crumbs (or more). mate. effectiveness appears to be due largely Agricultural Coliege, Fort Collins, Colo.) "but yon can't make them out of abso- It is the tender shepherd gift happy, who but for you would have had English embroidery. A frock uf dark eggs and three oranges sliced. Cook six hard-cooked eggs, one teaspoonful 1 tableipoonful of paprika. Hudson seal Is a favorite with de- In looking over present modes, notes seen occasionally now. So Is tbe hat •Met of trafflc conditions tbat make to Its thorough distribution In the soil. It often becomes necessary to slaugh* lutely nothing." tbe front" Ot Him who for them died. no Christmas Joy, green charmeuse, If correctly made, the water nnd cornstarch with four of mustard, the prepared kind. Mil flour. 2 tublespoonfuls vln- When baking potatoes grease them signers, but these artists In furs have a fashion correspondent, we can sure- trimmed with cock feathers—a pleas- trery hour n rush hour and strap* 1 tableipoonful ot esar. This Is brought about by liberal appli- ter antmale which through accident or "Yes, we caul 1*11 send for my with long, tight sleeves und a narrow, tablespoonfuls of sugnr ten minutes, and press Into a mold. TWs will keep water. ft cupful of chopped flrst with a little butter, and when Study Heme Problems. distinguished themselves In other pelts. ly say that the accidentals seem to be ant little souvenir of the gay Italian fctnglng Inevitable, cations of very finely ground rock to- otherwise have become Injured. In yams and knit a cap and mittene for Have you access by faPh draped skirt, need have no trimming. then ndd the fruit juice. Pour this for weeks, and makes a flnt sandwich m 1 ess. stuffed olives. cooked they will be beautifully brown The study of home problems maybe- Squirrel, dyed and natural, broadtail, more Important than the key Itself. bersagllerl who, with their fluttering To all the gifts of grace? Here's an almost verbatim repoit 1 teaspoonful salt 1 cupful peanut but- gether with good tillage. When all many Instances the flesh of these anl* each child. They are using bright col- ringtail, mole and kolinsky are divid- A pale pink batiste frock should be Take veils, for example. Perhaps you plumage, marched down the avenue over the oranges while hot. Cover flMJng. ter. and crisp, with the glased appearance made of no leee cultural value than, Your glory-gift will be to see nt the monologue carried on by a con- these conditions aro not fulfilled. It muls Is edible If the proper precautions ors and combinations of colors. In ing honors with sqal In coats, coatees, trimmed with real filet lace and girdled have not heen addicted to veils for during the Liberty loan drive. Many with a meringue made from the whites Heat the milk In a double boiler. that makes them so appetising. that way we can use your left-over the atudy of art or literature, and of Tho risen Saviour's face. ivetor on a packed northeast car may take several years to obtain the are taken before kUIIng the injured capes and In those combination wraps with blue tinsel cloth, gllutlug with some time. No matter. This year of tho smartest hats are of black and of tbe eggs and three tablespoonfuls yarna, too. We'll have plenty without much more Immediate value* —Mrs. Merrill K. dates. IIojUc tkrongta the shopping district tbe otber llstribution giving the maximum ef« beast. Tho essential point In this con- that have so captivated well dressed gold and sliver threads. you will go out and buy yourself one. some of them show little trimming. of sugar. evening: feet. The beneficial effects of a com- nection Is to allow the animal to be- Too much starch will cause linen to Veils are now raging with a virulence paratively heavy application of finely come thoroughly cool and recovered "Oome on, folks; move up In tbe Hia Day. Veils in Demand. not known for many a day. For morn- Tho vogue for loose flying panels on crack In tbe folds. Pianist Dieeevered. Children of Our ideals. in some way. no matter bow hard nor lath Bags vs. Bar Soap. A new motor to provide power for •file. The motorroan won't bite you; e e e ground rock phosphate extend over from any excitement Incidental to thai Good business In bordered veils of ing wear those of the best taste are A pianist was wanted at tlie Y. W. G. "I presume you had a great time Every one Is, to an extent, tho child 1*)W humble the service. dresses seems to be Increasing as the ordinary bicycles, which Is mounted ft* only looks that way! Seventh street! Here's a lot more hungry folks Keverai years, as a portion of the phos- Injuries. To slaughter an animal that Rath bags, refreshing ami lathery, one kind or another Is being done at flue mesh varieties, often with a Items of Interest When Ironing linen move tho Iron A. foyer or social center for munition- Christmas, Willie?" of his Ideals. One who has a high By seeing what our life la now, wc season develops. At flrst confined to over the rear wheel, driving It with that want their supper. Give 'em room. Tack the sardines a little tighter phate becomes soluble each year. Is overheated from any cause Is pro- can be made to take the place of the retail, nnd Ihe demand Is rellected In georgette hem attached with French with tho threads, never diagonally. cttes In Lyons, France. No one In the "No. I didn't have so much fun Ideal of honor cannot become a Mar or khow what our Ideals have been. Each the hack, thene loose and full-lengtb For tbe use of shipbuilders a pneu- a chain, has only seven moving parts. * * « These Increaw'S In yields are greater, hibited In all government supervised bars of soap and will he found to the wholesale trade In the duplicate or- crowd of girls responded. Then some Christmas day, but I did the day af- uf us is the child of his Ideals.—Olrl'ii knot varloly. For more elaborate oc- panels are seen now on both front and By transplanting young trees upi "Tenth street! Ton want to get off? Well, you don't want to get off any nousEwirE ss a rule, In subsequent years. packing plants, for carcasses of such n thief. A high Ideal of palriotlMii make a big saving In the amount of ders received for them. Veils of this natlc driven strapping saw has been If an egg Is frozen put It Into hot ter." Companion. casions this accessory becomes more back of formal, semlformal and after- To be most effective ground phos- riiilmals will not bleed out properly one came forward—she was dressed in makes It Impossible for one to be a pure soap used. Scrape a bar of pure Invented that enables two men to do side down so that the branches de- than we want you off. Let the man off, people. Now, move forward in A lump of sugar put Into a quart of water for a few moments. This wm "Were you sick on Christmas?" ' type for holiday giving are very well and more skittish. noon frocks. They nro frequently of a phate rock should be npplled to soil men's clothes, as many, of the workers "slacker." We must servo our country as much work as 20 men can do with velop roots and the roots leaves, an the aisle; please. Look at all the room up there I Two Inches, ut least I thaw It out perfectly. nor will tbe meat from such an animal "Nope. But you see the day after castlle soap Into a powder, and one- thought of. Especially good aro fine Thus we have all sorts and condi- material difTerent from thnt In tho body olive oil will prevent It getting ran- In the munition factories are, and she The Dsy of Charity. hand tools. English railroad has produced small "Say, do you know I wske up nights und catch myself telling my wife t * • * Mint Is well Hiippllcd with org .nlc mut- have keeping qualities no matter what half pound of orris root, one-halt mesh veils heavily dotted with chenille, tions of hems for veils. It may bo cid. wnlked and talked like a man. But Christmas pa had to go to work and "Christmas Is Indeed ttie season of of tho dress nnd sometimes nre of a Several thou h-water flsb shade trees In less time tha'i ottU* love up In the aisle in my sleep? I hope the draft board catches me quick ter. Such soils are nlwnyu richer In means may be taken to preserve it. pound of almond meal and one and these dots often forming the border. chenille clover leaves with Jet blos- • « e Next time you roast a duck put nn when her coarse laborers' bands touch- I got M chance to piny with all my regenerated feeling—-1110 season for different color. Tho combination of sat< nniily. ; Jbe trenches can't he worse than this, carbonic add tbiin those of low or- Serious poisoning nnd death may re- one-half pounds of oatmeal. Make Veils nf this type are worn either tight from tbe Uplte< ive been dis- If washing powders are used In the orange and a small onion Inside the ed tho piano, every ne In Ihe room toys then." kindling not merely the fires of hos- soms, It may be ostrich blue embroid- In and sergo is seen a great deal end, "Veres, please. Don't be bashful. Hand over the nickels., '.'aide ennteni, nnd ibis acid In Impor- sult from eating such meat, which is cheesecloth bags four Inches square at the neck or hanging loose. Borders tributed In flal i an* experi- To enable automohiles to nn over wauhlng of linen It will go to plcces bird. You will like the improved flu- stopped talking, Silo played with line pitality In the hall, hut Ihe general ery, and again, your hem is apt to be where the dress Is all silk, the body of 'MI.* Mi ciTccilnvf the solubility nnd usually very offensive tu the taste und and put a heaping tablespoonful of the ment to learn an bo accli- deep sand or mud Hrrbt perform tod and [A, "1 nlon station! Here's where we get some room. Ckani e for New York fe n short Umu. .vor. apprecintlon and n touch which many A grand dinner In <'!'na usually Uv of velvet and fur also are seen, these edged with duvetyn matching the the garment may bo of u sin ay ma- • > • i' i! !I'm* nf the phosphate rock, smell. flame of charity In tho heart.—Wasb mated to the » as a food pleated steel rims 'list ean repine* th* joints west I" a pianist would envy. eludes lb or 20 coins. .. mixture In each—less if you wish. being drawn close about the neck In duvetyn of the turban. Another pop- terial while tho panels are dull flnlshed Ington Ir''"* supply. tires on wheel" ' • nn In Use same as a wash cloth. ! a collar effect nlar conceit ot present Is to border though of tho same color. •.staeimtw.'V2 mj>^'otammmi*he-m wn* nwiwuwinwiwf wMwaeabB TUEIUIMMT mmms mm MB LOWELL LEDGES ud ALW) WEESLT SOU* mam mm mmmrnrn Ernest Vanderwall Writes From The Northern Russia Front. Continued from First Page, needs will all be supplied. Am send- ing you some postals of this place, s some are from China I guess, as they get every kind here and when s they get hard up they sell them for Toys for Christmas qkc souvenirs. Well it is 9 p. m. and bed time. We commence work at 6 a. m. and quit at 5 p. m. Hoping soon to u nsw ick be home. Heaps of love, Machine Guns Dolls Ernest. Cannon Spelling Slates ri^tma^ ^torc Playa all records at their hast. LOGAN Tool Chesti Sleds John Pollington and Ruth Zook of Elmdale spent Sunday with Miss Pianoa Kiddie Kars Angeline Bleam. Mechanical Toya Doll Furniture for Clothing and Furnishings Hiram Kaufman, wife and chil- dren and the former's mother, Mrs. Traina Toy Soldiera J. Kaufman, of East Campbell spent 8 Sunday at the home of S. S. Weaver. Friction Toya Black Boards ^ jfmimtn /i# /#r CkrMmm* huginj, gifit of imt Mrs. Kaufman remained for a few The days' visit with her daughter, Mrs. Banks Air Guns «/*#/*/*#**. 9fmk* your Jfotietmy fund go as far as possibU, Weaver. News items are scarce in this Blocks Erector Sets i place this week. Everyone is stay- I ing close to their own fireside try- Tinker Toys Wood Bildo S never before in history, Christmas Day wili this Unselfish Gift ing to avoid the flu. Sand Toys Tops No other gift can bring such all-'round pleas- Mark Troyer of near Elmdale I spent Sunday with Joe Lehman and Christmas Candles Candle Holders A year dawn upon a world dedicated to service. ure to so many people as The Brunswick Phono- wife. graph. The entire family and all ones friends can Stephen Weaver, Jr., and wife AH New Gooda the former's sister Emma motored Let your gifts combine service with pleasure. Put your Christinas money participate in this enjoyment. to Grand Rapids Sunday to see their I randfather, John Kaufman at tlje into things that people need. It is for this reasun so many people choose The utterwortli hospital. Mr. Kaufman rrI% Brunswick as a Christmas gift—and why ao many i improving rapidly since his re- L'nt operation and expects to be W. Gee families ^pool" their Christmas money; so that all able to return home soon. Neckwear Neck Mufflers Fancy Shirts 8 gain far more satisfaction than in receiving small, individual presents. English Professor Dies Suddenly st Men and boyt appreciate Cut Silk, Knit Silk and Kalamasoo. neckwear from this store. Tub Silks $5.C0 and $6.00. The tendency this Christmas is '•a worth while Kalamazoo, Dec. 10.--Dr. Elias Angora knit. Mufflerk save The styles aod petterns are Fiber Silks $2.50 to $5.00. present for all" rather than "a knick-knack for John MacEwen, for 16 years profes- always different. on tbe laundry bills. sor of English language and liter- Shirts with collars to match each." ature In Kalamazoo college, died SOc, $1.00. $l.S0. 73c to $3.00. is the new fad. $2 to $4. suddenly at his home here Tuesday APPROPRIATE The Brunswick is an ideal choice. It will prove morning. A neat folder with each tie. an ever-present delight for years to comc. This From 1880 to 1890 he was profes- super-phonograph plays all records as they should sor of English and modern langu- House Coats, Bath Robes, Night Robes, Fur Caps, Fur Gloves, Diess Gloves, t ages ut M. A. C., and from 1890 to be played—the tone is superb. Hear it today. De- 191)2 he was professor of English Sweater Coats, Jersey Sweaters, Umbrellas, Traveling Cases and Suits and Overcoats. cide early. Avoid the rush later. and German at the Utah State uni- Any of these necessities make the most practical Christmas presents and will I versity. He was born at Lowell in Let Us Piny The Brunswick for You 1851. j be appreciated. # % Beginning Friday, my store will be open evenings until Christmas. Grand Rapids. ! I Grand Hapids items: Frank Ow- Not an item in our stock that is not Miller & Harris Furniture Co. czarzak, 7 years old, fell from an I auto truck upon which he had practical and of every day service, B. G. Fales, Manager "hitched" a ride and was crushed to death Tuesday. and sold at before-the-war prices. You don't John J. Lalley W. F. Busch, 47, telegraph oper- need to shop if you come to our store. We will ator for the Grand Rapids & Indi- The Kuppenheimer House in Lowell. ana railroad, was found dead in bed. supply your every want. At eost, 32 x 3% Republic casings, After being closed for two weeks The Students' Army Training while they last. —E. D. McQueen, tf on account of the flu, I am now open Corps iii the Junior college here has Toilet Goods Manicure Sets Traveling Cases been demobilized and loO students E. A. Anderson has arrived in for business. D. S. Simon, Lowell (Meaning & Dyeing Works. adv. returned to civilian life. Icy Hot Bottles Leather Goods Safety Razors Miss Hula Layer spent over Sun- (Irand Hapids from over seas and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beimer were in will probably be in Lowell before Friends and relatives from out- The Michigan Central railroad day with Charles Rittenger and Grand Rapids Saturday. Wednesday will restore its train Parisian Ivory in every conceivable shape this paper reaches it's readers. side attending the funeral of Mrs. family of South Lowell. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harr are in service cancelled because of Ihe Tourist Correspondence Tablets Interesting 'etters from Ray and .lolin Arehart were Mr. and Mrs. .1. Dr. and Mrs. E. I). McQueen have Muskegon for a few days. S. Bergin and .1. B. Nicholson of war. Parlor cars will be placed on received a German helmet from Carl Hittenger "Over There," put in- Detroit-Grand Rapids trains and Smokers' Articles Pitals Books Bibles The book you want is at Henry's to type for this issue, are held over (irand Bapids, Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Bits of News About People and their son Bruce in France. drug and book store, adv McLaughlin of Watson, Mich., Mrs. through service to Toledo will be Testaments, etc , etc. till next week from lack of space. resumed. Things You Know. Mrs. Mary Leslie of the Soldiers' Mrs. J. W. Johnson of Pontiachas John Morrisey of Plainwell, Fred Home Annex of Grand Rapids called The Ledger oflice will be open for i Arehart of Hopkins, Albert Arehart been visiting Lowell friends. In loving memory of Mrs. J. A. Hnlw 1 Mava shopping days before Xmu Mrs. David Mnnuc is on Ihe sick on friends and relatives here lasl the receipt of subscriptions ^ Satur-j Allegan and Charles Arehart of week. Mrs. Sarah Jones has gone lo day evenings, Dec. 21 and 28 and i Martin. Wallmark, who passed away this Uuiy D more and every one a bargain day. list. Grand Rapids for the winter. January t from 7:30 to 1) o'clock, tf 1 day one year ago, Dec. 20, 1917. Miss Hazel Stockintf is on the sick Miss Emma Austin has returned Ideal gifts—Neckwear, strap Miss Doris Morse is spending a Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Johnson ex- We shall meet but how we miss her. iist. lo her home in Grand Rapids after purses, gloves, silk hose, handker- There is now one vacant chair; spending a few days with relatives couple of days in Grand Rapids. pect to leave December 20 for Sa- chiefs, fancy hair ribbons, knit slip- black shells at Stock- We all think of you dear mother. Hie famous and friends here. Mrs. Estella Thompson of Pon- lem, Virginia, where they expect to pers, umbrellas, silk waists, sweat- ing's. spend the rest of the winter with When we breathe our evening pray- Henry s Drug & Book Store Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dintaman and liac visited at L. A. Hunt's over Sun- ers, knit toques and skatin" sets, fur er. E. L. Kinyon was in Grand Rapids family. Mrs. John Ellis and Mrs. day. their daughter, Mrs. Ilayden. mull's, winter coats, silk and wool Always Headquarton for Holiday Goods Monday. When a few years ago we-all gath- Earl ,Vanderlip of Alto spent Sun- Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Anderson of New fall lines of goods now on dress goods, table linens, napkins, ered, We have Tanlac.—M. N. Henry's day at J. F. Layer's. Grand Rapids were in lown Tues- display at Oliver's. adv-tf fancy towels, bath robes, kimonas, Joy was in her gentle eye. drug store. Ernest Ayers returned Saturday day. Mrs. S. 11. Sargeant has gone to house dresses, aprons, small rugs But a year ago she left us Ladies' kid gloves *2.fM) »P to Fort Hancock, N. J. His wife ac- Mrs. Ella Smith and Miss Ola (Irand Bapids to live. Her son John and carpet sweepers, everything in For her heavenly home on high. Weekes.' adv companied him as far as Grand Rap- Higbee were in Grand Rapids Mon- and wife, who have been making a dry goods at A. W. Weekes & Son's. J. A. Wallmark and children. William Condon of Kalamazoo is ids. She returned to Belding day. home for her here, have bought a Miss Mamie E. Woodcock and farm near (Jreenville and will move here for a few days. Miss Ruth E. Johnson returned I nclaimed letters al Hie Lowell Frank L. Byder of Vergennes were LOWELL MARKET REPORT Mrs. Walter Moore visited friends home from Mh. Pleasant Tuesday. to that place this week. married at St. Mary's church, Low- post olliee for J. Deldv, Mrs. Flora ell, by Bev. Joseph B. lllig, at one Corrected Dec. 19, 1918. in Sunfleld last week. The Normal has heen closed again Brady. The United Light & Railway com- and until after the holidays on ac- pany of (irand Bapids Wednesday o'clock Thursday, Dec. 12. They Wheat, (Red) 00 lb 2 15 Buy her a coat for Christmas at LOST—One child's grey glove. were attended by Miss Margaret count of the llu. declared the regular quarterly divi- Wheal, (Wliile) 60 lb 2 15 Weekes' coat sale, adv Return to Lowell Cleaning & Dveing dends on preferred and common Bolger of (irand Hapids and Al- Corn, (crate) 65 Mrs. Jane Tyler and son went to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Davis and Works. stock. It is payable in cash January phonsus Berger of Vergennes. After Oats per bu 08 (Irand Rapids Tuesday. baby and Mr. and Mrs. I). F. Mac- Mrs. Mary Scott and nephew. John New Years they expect to leave on a Rye, per bu 1 50 Kercher and son of Grand Rapids 1 and amounts to Vaughn Moth of Lansing is visit- right, were Grand Rapids visitors The Civil Service Commission an- trip to Omaha, Neb., and Seattle, Corn and Oats, ton 64 00 visited their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Monday. Wash., before making their home on Hay, baled, ton 23 00 ing his wife, Mrs. H. Moth. J. E. Tinkler over Sunday. nounces an examination for copyist Miss Jennie Joseph entertained the groom's farm in Vergennes. Middlings, ton, 35 40 Mrs. Myra Ryder of Lyons called When yon give box papers, some- draftsman. The government is in on Lowell friends recently. Miss Fern Joseph of Grand Rapids urgent need of applicants for this Among the deaths in (irand Bap- Corn Meal, ton 60 00 thing out of Ihe ordinary is most v Bran, ton, 33 40 W. 1. Burdick and family spent for Ihe week end. work. Information regarding ex- ids from inlluenza reported in Wed- appreciated. We have il in dis- nesday morning's Herald is that of Flour, cwt 6 00 Saturday in Grand Rapids. tinctive packages. 25c to *1.2').— Mrs. Eva Hadden of Grand Rap- amination may he obtained at Ihe ids visited Miss Mary Ecker and post oflice. (Hair T. Bood, 31 years old, of Can- Graham Flour, cwt 5 80 Jay Massie of (irand Rapids was Henry's drug and book store, adv non township, who died at 14 Palm- Corn Flour, per cwt 5 00 Mrs. A. M. Andrews a few davs last SherilV Berry has arrested O. S. in Lowell on business Tuesday. Michigan sold to Oct. 1. 29.1)5 per week. er street, n. w. Tuesday's report Granulated Meal 6 50 Charles Baird of near Saranac cent of its war savings stamps (|uola Knisely in Shreveport, La., charged showed l td new cases of influenza, Butter per lb 55 called on Ed. Walker Saturday. and as Ihe treasury department Harvey G. Smith, Kent county ag- with obtaining *0,000 from Ben- 12 cases of pneumonia, four of Ihe Butter fat per lb 72 ricultural agent, has resigned to go jamin S. Hanchett, president of the Barry Brannan was called to Alto needs about *111,111*0.0111),000 between grippe and two of diphtheria. There Eggs per doz 50 Christmas Greetings to Jan. 1 and July 1, 1!)19, the public is lo Russia in agricultural recon- (irand Bapids Bailway company, on Lard, lb 35 Sunday by the death of his sister. struction work. were live deaths. Children under urged lo buy more stamps. an oil stock scheme. Knisely will be 10, unless with parent, are barred Pork, live 10 50 Republic casings Ii2 x 3Ms, at cost Mr. and Mrs. Dale Morgan and returned here for trial. while they last—H. 1). McQueen, tf We guess the Detroit Free Press from (irand Bapids stores, by order Pork, dressed 21 00—22 00 Our Customers. editor has been stung. Listen to John Headworth and familv of Order your magazines of Lasby & of Health Ofllcer Slemons. Chickens, dressed 20 Dick Baird left this week for him: An Indiana man claims to Grand Rapids visited relatives here Son. adv. Chickens, live 16—18 We have made special arrangements for supplying: you visit with relatives at Toledo, Ohio. have perfected an odorless onion. Sunday afternoon. Will Schneider was severely BOWNE CENTER Beef, dressed, cwt 15X0—18.00 with every thine; needed in the Grocery line for your Christ- Special—odd lots 250, HOc and 75c Our tfuess is that an odorless onion A farmer friend hands The Ledger wounded in action October 10 and Beef, live, cwt 7.00--8.00 mas and New Years dinners and other holiday meals. articles, choice 23c at Henry's, adv will be something like near-beer. this; "Lowell township is graveling has arrived at Camp Dodge, la., Those who have been sick with Calves, live 12—14 George Shaw visited his daughter the road east of lown. Why doesn't where he is doing as well as could the llu are all better at this writing. Veal, dressed 14 00-18 00 A painter was working on the be expected and hopes soon to be News just reached us that Mrs. in Grand Rapids Monday who is ill Lowell Roll of Honor memorial yes- Boston do likewise?" Lambs, dressed 15 00—20 00 there. able to get about on crutches. He is Scott Lowe passed away this morn- Sheep, live 4 00-5 00 A Few Suggestions terday and today, placing thereon Cannon real estate transfer: A' -x- a son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sch- ing. ander Pstragowski and wife to No. 1 Potatoes, per cwt 1 20 Mrs. Rufus Gregory is in Howard Ihe names of soldiers and sailors in neider. News came to Lester (lodfrey's Oranges Dates Sunsliine Cakes City caring for her molher, who is the service of Ihe 11. S. A. from Low- Stanley Grzecka, sw 'i, ne '/», part Potatoes, seconds, per cwt 60 Asa Bandall, 14 years old, of Low- thru the night that their daughter Beans, per cwt 8 00 Fn^lish Walnuts ill With the llu. ell and vicinity during Ihe great ne "i, sw Vi, section 4, $950. Belle was very low. Apples Califocanned fruit war. ell, is the sole beneliciary under the Mixed Nuts Ernest Ayers and wife visited lasl The population of Grand Rapids terms of an insurance policy for John Thomas and familv are able STATE OF MICHIGAN, The Probate Bananas lettuce week at the home of Mrs. Ayers' Misses Bertha and Tbelma Daw- is 145,572, compared with 145,124 to be out a little now. Candies .$10,000 obtained from the govern- Court for the County of Kent. Fiars Culery in Lakeview. son and Audie Taylor returned Mon- last year, according to the 1!)1S city ment by his brother. Carl, who was J. S. Thomas was home for a week Cranberries directory, published Thursday. In the matter of the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Gain Bangs, Jr., day after spending a few days with killed in action overseas. In probate caring for his wife who had the flu. Frank.Ryder, deceased. Almonds Grape Fruit Hadisbes spent the lirst (if the week with her relatives and friends al Lyons and Mrs. A. Velzy and mother, Mrs. court Tuesday Asa nominated Frank Mrs. Biserding of Chicago, who Notice is hereby given that four Fresh Ovsters Olives Sweet Potatoes parents in Keene. .Muir. They also attended "The John Webb, spent last week with N. White as his guardian.—Herald. bas been assisting Mrs. Benton the months from the 13th day of Decem- The Parker, the fountain pen with Birth of a Nation" at Ionia Sunday friends in (irand Rapids. Miss past few weeks, will return home ber, A. 1)., 1918, have been allowed and a whole store full oi other good things to eat. evening. Good seasoned dry wood $4.50 per this week. ail the good features, sold at Henry's Maude Velzy was there Saturday. cord cash on delivery. Leave orders for creditors to present their claims drug store, adv A German newspaper is already (Irand Rapids children will re- Clayton Johnson is on the sick against said deceased to said court at Willette & Hart shoe store. Phone list. \V. E. Nave of the Great Lakes talking about Ihe next war and says ceive *307,000 from their Christmas 271. tf for examination und adjustment nnd it will be won in the air. By the Savings club earnings. Banks will George Fingleton and familv vis- that all creditors of said dcceaed are Training station spent Tuesday with Pennsylvania farm bureaus, work- ited Fred Wingeier and family Sun- . IF VOU GET IT AT Miss Leila Houser. time the bill for this one is paid the make tlie disbursements this week. required to present their claims to Germans won't care where the-next ing with a number of hog raisers, day. The U. S. Senate has voted to re- Mrs. Frank Corrigan will have an have used feeding experiments con- said court, at the probate oflice, in war is to be fought.—Detroit Free auction sale of farm personal, on the city of Grand Rapids, in said store 2-cent letter and one-cent Press. And that's no joke. ducted by the Pennsylvania State postals postage July 1. her farm one mile south of Grattan college to demonstrate that at least ALTO CIRCUIT NOTES. county, on or before the 14th day of Bruce Krum arrived home from Center village, Friday, Dec. 27, at one-half of the grain feed bill in Mrs. Wright spent Thursday and April, A. 1)., 1919, and that said ClifTord Stinchicomh went to England last night. His parents, Mr. 1 p. m. claims will be heard by said court Hudson Monday to remain over the raUing hogs can be saved by pro- Friday of last week in Grand Hap- and Mrs. Phil Krum, met him in 1 am still in the game. Telephone viding green feed throughout the on Monday, the 14th day of April, holidays with relatives. Grand Rapids. Bruce is looking ids allending the District con- your wants lo Cole's. Phone 39, I growing season. vention of the Woman's Foregn A. D., 1919, at ten o'clock in the fore- Get that suit cleaned, pressed and well and feeling line. He met Her- will lake care of your work prompt- noon. ..all repaired for Christmas. l^well man Fischer on the boat coming Boy Biseley died at bis home in St. Mssionary society. "IT'S Goon ly. Dyeing, dry cleaning, pressing, Dated Dec. 13tli. A. D., 1918. Cleaning & Dyeing Works. adv. across but has not seen him since. Paul, Minn., and was buried nt Ovid The pastor was in Grand Hapids repairing.—Will C. Stone. Thursday to attend the aniuial meet- Clark E. Higbee, Saturday December ?. He had in- 30 Judge of Probate. fluenza, which resulted in pneu- ing of the farm bureau. monia. He had lived in Lowell when Services were held at Ihe Alto a boy and was quite well known church last Sunday evening but the here. Was a cousin of Mrs. F. E. attendance was small. There were White, who attended his funeral. He no services al South Lowell and is survived by his wife and one son South Boston. of St. Paul and his mother, Mrs. Corn The school at South Lowell open- Sutfln of Ovid. ed Monday. The United States survey has just Rev. and Mrs. Towers of Bowne Center called at the parsonage on issued a topographical map of the Monday. AUCTION! Cedar Springs quadrangle covering the territory immediately north of Just a word to Ihe people of Alto The undersigned will sell at public auction on Grand Hapids to the north county circuit about Christmas. Because of line. This is the third map in the health conditions il is thought best series. The first is of the (irand Hap- not to arrange any programs thai the farm one mile south of Grattan Center village, ids quadrangle and the second is will call together large crowds al Lowell. The maps are beautifully [his time. The plan is, if possible, to engraved and printed in colors, have a combination of Easter and Kent county, Michigan, on shoving contour, waterways, roads Christmas program at Ejisler time. and location of houses. The Herk- Committees will be appointed at ner Jewelry Co. has the distribu- each church in the near future lo tion of them here.—Press. arrange this program und if con- ditions ut that time are favorable we fflTIN THESE TIMES of economy it is sound judgement to buy useful, durable, sensi- John L. Selover, aged 78 years, promise everyone a good time and who has long been in ill health, es- until then we wish you all a very FRIOAY, DEC. 27 •La We gifts. In making up our stock we have confined ourselves to these lines, be- caped from his attendants last Merry Christmas and a Happy New •• lieving they will be most appreciated. Our stock comprises all such seasonable Thursday ni^ht and wandered about Year. in the rain until he was exhausted We are taking liberty to announce commencing at 1 o'clock sharp, tbe following described property: nad staple goods of highest quality. We enumerate only a few of the many useful ar- and drenched with the cold storm. services as follows next Sunday: His sons Charles and Clarence South Boston. tftdes, and inrite you to come in and look over our lines. came from Detroit and Mr. Selover The pastor will be on hand lo Milch Cow, 8 yrs. old 100 Bushels of Oats was removed to Grand Rapids De- hold Ihe regular services. All people FOR YOUNa POLKS FOR GROWN-UPS tention hospital for treatment and who are well are invited to come. Heifer, 3 yrs. old care. His housekeeper, Mrs. A. N. 10:30 a. m., preaching by Ihe pas- 2 1-2 Bushels Clover Seed 1A New Round Oak Range at 10% Aluraiaum Wsre (iarstone, has gone to Pontiac for tor. 11:45 a. m., Sunday school. .Chms and Riles cash discount Pocket Knives (Suredge Cutlery) an extended visit with her brother South Lowell. Yearling, coining two Detroit Vapor Oil Stoves, wickless Nickel Plsted Ware and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. John- The school is in session now so Hay and odorless Razors—Americsn made and guar- son. the church will be open Sunday for Imported Coffee Percolators anteed N. C. Thomas, the live wire auc- those who feel like coming. The Horse 8 yrs. old Oil Heaters Hand Saws and Hammers tioner, from the Caledonia wilds, pastor is very anxious to meet ut 2 Loads Bean Pods Nickel Teakettles Mop Wringers blew into The ledger office between this time the members of the ofllcial 60 Shropshire Ewes Tkeraos Bottles 0*Cedar Dnatless Mops sales yesterday morning. He says board and the officers and teachers Washing Hachiaes Tool Grinders an auction sale ad in The Ledger is of the Sunday school. If there are Tools and other articles too Food Grinders Safety Razors worth more than all the bills you any number present there will be Buggy Cletkes Baskets and Bars Asbestos Sad Iroas can stick up. That's what they all preachinff and Sunday school. No Winstar Mfg Ce.% Ironing Boards Granite Ware say, now; and the best thing about fault will be found with anyone numerous to mention. AutOMStic Baser Shsrpeaers Gloves and Mittena it vou don't have to peddle it. The who does nol feel like coining. Single Harness ledger distributes your advertise- 10:30 a. m., Sunday school. 12:10 We an the local agents for Class brand of bbeara and Razors. (JuarauteHl fur 00 year?. ment into a thousand tributary p. in., preaching by the pastor. T£RMS OF SALE: All sums of $5.00 and under, cash. On all tu&is over that We bave the Mercury Razor 8tro)M, a new tbing, guaranteed to abarpen your razor or money homes, where it is read by over live Alto. amount one year's time will be given on good approved bankable notes drawing 6 per rsfundsd. thousand possible patrons. You can 6:00 p. m., Sunday school. 7:00, have a few bills too, if you want preaching by the pastor. cent interest. Why not surpriss the temUy witb a new Pipelesa Furnace? We will sell it to you cheap and you them, but you really don't need MO Install it younslf. We furnish full instructions. them much. The adv does the bus- iness. Card of Thanks. Free, one package of O. K. soot Wc wish to thank our neighbors Mrs. Frank Corrigan, destroyer with every ton of soft who so kindly and willingly assist- coal. Keeps your pipes, flues and ed us In our recent illness. Byrno chimneys free from soot. tf Wm. H. Und. N. C. Thomas John Poroy R. I. FORD, Lowell I F. B. McKay. Inez £. Lind. Auotloneer tor Clark