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VOLUME XLII. HARTFORD, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1913. NO. 15.

DAM AT FAMOUS RED BENTON HARBOR POLICE MltLiFO BE REBUILT Desperadoes^'^Shooting Up the MUDDLE REACHES COURTS lEw cmuip The dam at the old ''Red Mill" in Proceedings have been instituted in Silver Creek, townshilt, Gass county, is Town/' Disturb Village Fathers the circuit court at St. Joseph to com­ being rebuilt and the mill will again pel .Mayor Miller of Benton Barbor to be operated for the grinding of buck­ OFFH ME That Hartford had suddenly shifted pistol disturbed the evening quietude. recognize the action of the common wheat and feisd. The "Red Mill" is S to the western frontier was theTh e "firing squad" was discovered in council in dismisaing the entire pol­ one of the oldest ingitntionB in Silver momentary impresion of the members the act ot laying out a pattern for a rail ice force, with the exception of the Creek, s relic of pioneer daj's. and has Hartford Chiiutauqua Association of the village council and the entire vil­ fence along east Main street, and thechief . When the council discharged the long been a township landmark. Roll Is In Hands of Treasurer and rs Reorganized To Manage lage polico force, who V7ere gathered night squad of the police immediately four pnlicemen this mayor vetoed the Contributions to Exchequer Assembly In 1914. Poultry Show at Decatur. at the town ball during: the regular gave chase The desperadoes demon­ action, and instructed the policemen to meeting of the council Mcnday evening. strated their ability to run as tlje crow continue on their beats. The council of Public Are Due. A poultry show will be held at Deca­ It was shortly after the evening train flies,and the night police squad soon re­ carried their resolution over the may­ tur December 10 to 13. Itjs the first had arrived from Watervliet that two turned, puffing furiously, and reported or's veto, and have now carried the annual, show of the Decatur poultry young men passed the council chambers, through Captain Wm. Sternaman that matter into the courts. An allegation FRANK SIMPSON IS PRESIDENT 1 association. afld a revolver shot was heard. The the bandits had disappeared over the that the policemen retained the fees RATE IS $22.52 ON tl.OOIl police force made a unanimous rush for eastern horizon. The councilmanio body paid to them in jiistice courts instead Plans Are Launched To Make the street, entertaining visions of rob­ resumed its deliberate discussion of of turning them into the city treasury s bers and desperadoes. No sooner had the electric service problem; to adjourn prompted their discharge by the con-Big Increase In State Tax Makes Hartford Chautauqua a More they gained the open that three more in the small hours of the morning with cil. The controversy between the Tax Burden Heaviest Known Notable Event. flashes of fife and as many reports of a mayor and the cbuncil, coupled with out a further display of fireworks. In Years. GOUTY IF MOIIDER the question as to whether the pollce- mt>n are now real policemen or only A reorganisiation of the Hartford WIFE GIVES BLOOD imitations, has aroused considerable The taxpayers of Hartford township Chautauqua association, which will pro- Marvey Ivens Must Pay Penalty TO SAVE HUSBAND TAX MEN COMMENCE interest in the city. will this year be required to contribute •iote the Hartford Chautauqua to be for Killing Joseph Wells-Wife 8 total of $26,464.27 in taxes, and the held in 1914 onaer the direction of the DOWAGIAC—By giving almost a taxpayer who thought taxes were high Lincoln Chautauqua system of Chicago, Is Released. qaurt of her life blood, Mrs. Chester PEW IN VILUiGE a year ago will find, when be comes to was effected at a meeting held at the Bradlieid ol this city has saved her hus­ NDIANS "TflLK OVER" band's life. Bradfiield is now well on make his contribution to the public ex­ town hall last Thursday evening. In the circuit court at CassopoliB last the road to recovery. chequer., that the past twelve months In the election of officers a majority Friday Marvej* iVens, a Dowagiac col­ state Tax Commission Began Re­ A few days ago Mrs. Bradtield was hae made a decided increase in the pub­ •f those who carried the initial Chau­ ored man was convicted of murder in view of Real Estate Values In CHCflGO LAND CUM called to Kalamazoo where her husband lic demands. Much of the increase is tauqua to a successful conclusion last the second degree for the killing of Jos­ was confined in the state hospital. His Village Yesterday. attributed to the increase in state taxes. summer were re-elected. Frank Simpson eph Wells, also colored, at Dowagiac mind had weakened, but under pro­ Hartford Redmen Hold Two Pow Supervisor Charles Anderson com- isjagain president of the association. in September. per care his mental faculties were im­ jpleted the tax roll of the townshin last Eh". B. W, Diniens declined a re-election The verdict was^a surprise to Ivens, Representatives of the state tax corrii- Wows, Just to "Talk It Over," proving. Physically, however, he con- week, and Treasurer Lee Harley bviBan as secretary, and W.H. Bialabbeld was who expected that his plea of self de­ mission yesterday began the work (if They Declare. tinned to'grow weaker and as a last re­ the collection of taxes Monday. elected tc succeed him. J. H. Conrad fense would be accepted by the jury reviewing the asaeseed valuation of all 8 - sort the doctors decided on the trans­ was re-e'ceted as the association's and result in hrs acquittal. He was re­ real estate in the village uf Hartford, The rate of taxation in the village of fusion of new blood into bis veins. When Although the Hartford and Silver treasurer, while Dr. Dinieus was made manded to jail by Judge DeaVoignes and expect to complete their review Hartford this year is %t2.bZ upon each the csae was explained to Mrs. Brad- Creek bands of Pottawattamie Indians Uie adve-tising manager and press to await sentence. wjtt?in ten days. Work in the village $1,000 of valuation, as compared with field she at once insisted that she be al­ are not directly interested in a claim $19.47 upon each $1,000 last year. Out agent of ''^e associ^ition. Otlicers summoiied to the Welle home isjunder the diretction of Fayette Har­ lowed to furnish the blood. for 1200,000,000 about to be filed by side the village the rate varies from The vice presidents are Dr. A.Elgas, one ijvenjng in early September found ris of Detroit and S, H.Rowe of Flush­ -500 Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in $20.5! to $23.08 upon eacti $1000, ac­ Miss Adalyn Humphrey and Mrs. Fred WellB lying dead in his dooryard, his Baring her arm, she allowed an artery ing, two members of the commission. to be tapped. A tube was inesrted in northern Michigan against the United cording to the demands of the school Bishop ef riartforrt, Mrs. Vannie Bal­ jugular vein having been severed with They are assisted by G.S. Cole of Bs- her husband's arm and for svereal min­ States government, they will neverthe districts in which the property is locat­ four of BsngoT, Mrs Chas. Doncombe a razor.' Ivens was arrested for the canaba in the capacity of clerk. utes the wife's blood flowed into the les watch the proceedings as on the out­ ed. In the township outside the village •f Keeler and Mrs, Tim Carney of crime, and the evidence showed that husband's body. Bradfield showed im­ The tax commissioners will viait come of this claim may depend the final the school tax is less, but a road repair Lawrence. the rnurder was the result of a drunken mediate signs of improvement and heever y piece of real estate in the vil­ will soon be home. disposition of the Cbicago land claitcs tax of $2.50 on each $1,000 is added, Committees to look after the various deb'AT'ch, in which Wells and his wife lage and place their value upon it. In which have been made by them. which makes but little ditference in tbe phases of ;he Chautauqua work were had quarreled over atteation.s paid by future assessments the local assessing »amed. The ticket committee is com­ Ivens to the w<)man. ofllcers are jprohifaited from reducing Two pow-wows of the Hartford band rate. posed of J. H Conrad, Mrs. J. J. Gar­ of Indians have recently been held at For the first time in years the volume rison, Mrs.M.J.Olds, Mies Mertie C^n- Mrs. Wells was arrested witn Ivens, SIIITE PHYSIC! VISITS the tax commission's figures, although THE Hartford town hall, the last one away. Miss Frankie Hurlbut. Mrs. J. charged with being an accomplice, but tDey may raise ;hero when the circum of state tax /Jecnanded from Hartford last Friday, when both their claim to D. Stewart a..d Kev. J. S. Hamilton. throughout the trial she maintained stances warrant it. township is greater than the. schoo) the Chicago lake front property and the The committee on grounds . which that she did not know who killed her BENTONIIBOR LEPEB In appraising the VI-iue of real estate tax. A year ago Hartford's apportion­ will look' after the arrangemt'nts for suit to be brought by their tribesmen husband. Upon the conviction of Ivena in the village the tax men estimategthe ment of state tax was $4,813.52. This the Chautauqua tent, is compose'l of V. in the northern part'of the state' were year it ia $7,584.16, an increase of W.Olds, Dr. A. Elgas, Rev. D. 0. Hen- Mrs. Weilo was released. She has now Dr. Warthin Declares Danger is value the latid, in comparison with shaw. Rev. James A. Brown, J. Leoapplie d to the Cass county probte court (he average selling price of building discussed. $2,770.64. f his is the only item in the dement and Kdward Hickey. , for a pension under the new depen­ Small, But Public Is Alarmed lots in similar villages, and then add Asked AS to the aignifisance of Fri­ tax budget which shows an increase, The entertainment committee is com- dent mother's act, for the support of Over Dread Disease. the value of the buildings. The inter day's pow-wow, one' member of the the school tax being §'i552.75 less tban (Coiitinued on pagre 4.) herself and two children.. ior finishing ar;d general improvement band said, "I'HIS Chicago land claim is a year ago while both the county and ef bui'dings 'is considered in eetimat- a cold weather proposition, In thetownshi p taxes are slightly decreased. That there is nn dangar of cootaKiori ing the cash value at which the proper­ summer the Indian is happy and needs A further comparison of the present Jrom tha case of leprosy foi'nd in Ben­ nn money, but when cold weather comes t&x levy with the roll of a year ago ton Harbor, is the opinion of Dr. A. S. ty is supposed to be assessed. cn and the SUMTNGR wages are gone the The assessment of personal property shows last year a total of $23,439.16 Warthin, state pathoicgist of the Uni­ Indians cegin to think of their Chicago was spread upon an assessed valuation versity of Michigan, who has paid Ben­ in the village will not be made until CLAIM. We are just talking it over." spring, the law contemplating tliat of $1,171,900, while ihis year the tax ton Harbor a visit for the purpose of As practically ALL of THE discussion is personal property shall be assessed as levy amounts to $26,464.27 and is sprea'i examining the leper, -Jacob Golda^'ein, conducted in THE Indian tongue, the existing on the second Monday in April. upon a total assessed valoation, of Dr. Warthin is the same pathologist casual obiierver AT the Indian gathering $I,1P2,225, an increase of $3,025.11 in who visited Hartford last spring and MUST be content with the information taxes and an increase of only $10,325 conducted the autopsy in the famous that they are just 'talking it over." in the assessed valuation of the town­ Six tragedy at Lawrence, and it was TTLEF The Ottawas and Chippe was of north­ ship. largely upon his testimony that the ver­ ern Michigan allege that they have be;n The total tax of $26,464.27 to be raised dict of the coroner's jury was based. deprived of valuable lands along the in the township is divided into the fol­ Dr. Warthin is considered an authority WRITE TO OLD shores of the Great Lakes, as well as lowing items: in skin diseases. He diagnosed young several ,:«>lands, and that fishing rights have beien Cahen away from them. Two State tax ..$7,584,16 Goldstein's affliction as leprosy, de­ * • Day spring Will Again Publish former claitris of similar nature made County tax.. 3,774.00 claring it a typical case and thereby by the Indians were recognized as val­ Township tax 1,668.64 confirming (he. diagnosis originally Letters of Little Tots to Old id by the govfirhrnent and something To the early holiday shopper belongs the satisfaction of Road repair tax 1,811.63 made by Dr.G.M.Ryno of Benton Har­ over $200,000 paid to the tribes. St. Nicholas. Highway improvement tax.... 3,546.68 having made selections from the aeason's best oHerings, bor. The validity or tbis latest md largest School tax 7,383.23 "There is no need to fear contagion," demand against the government hinges That is a valuable advantage when you are aciborded ihe The Day Spring will again print the upon the interpretation of the treaty Drain tax 300,00 said Dr. Warthin. "The local public LiUle Folks' letters to Santa Claus, Cemetery fund tax 100,00 is Unduly alarmed over the case. Lep­ of 1833, between the government and Meriiori&J Day fund. 25 00 privilege of choosing from as complete a stock as we are showing mid our little friends are again invited 12 Indian tribes, including the Northern rosy is practically uncommunicable in Michigan Ottawas and Chippewas. Un­ Dog tax 184,00 this season. We bought our stock right and are selling it right, this climate. In New York and Newt o write to Old St. Nicholas and tell Excess of roll.. 43 29 til recently it was supposed that under Of the $300 in drain tax $75 is spread Hampshire there are hundreds of such the old gentleman what they most de­ the terms of this treaty the red men case'. Leprosy is not cresion of maniage licenses. the United States district court in Cbi- and lot and income for the xemainder mas. A majority of tbe paefcagea which eiigo, an injunction suit, the intent of of bet,life. bavo already appeared at the local poafe- Marriittre Utettum. «bicb is to estafoSnb their elaiia to the ofllce bear distant addresaeai hot from Chicago lake front property. This suit now until Christmas the mail will eoi>- Edward R. Fike. 21, Waverly; Car­ Sale. rie Keefer, 19, Wavsrly. la braoiBbt by the faction ofSthe band Wi]m5d'Aprorr .tinoe to inereaae in volane. Loyd Morae, 21, Pine Grove; Rom E, vrbieb bmlie away trom the Hartfoid TbeLadieaof the Cbriatiaa ebbreb G. T. Chamberlin The Odd Ptllow lodge at ClafM Hortoo, 18. Gtoblevilts. Indiana wbm the lakier joined with S. will eondoet a rnieo f aprom and baked h«a began the «Metlon «f • OTTO Scbaoer, 22. k^alamaw; ¥«IiM f|,3t«RKTAAB eiMtamt aoit ag.ipat floodaattbe Miat Hompfany miUiMigr I blo«k. wUeli wUl _ TfyioT. 19. Soatb flaiwo. MFEI^l flB^B^^ttjjP^M^^^^^l^ f ^fl^l^~ ^^?^BJ^W(UP^^ ^pt^Q^p^l^Pli^^f mum on FtUmf aaambmOv. Have YotM Tried MARCO PRODUCTS

They are of the Highest Quality and are CwMtanieed to Save 15 percent on the Dollar. We also handle a fine line of Mams, Eacon, Oysters and Fruit. Fine Butter. Btitterine and Fresh Eggs. Let Us Furnish You Quality at a Low Price, 5.10 and 25c 5, lOand 2Sc For Next Saturday Only Store HURLBUT & CO. Store 3 oc Ixiaves of l^read Shredded Wheat Bis- 4||^ for 10c cuit,:per pkge ----- I Vv 3 5c BoKCs llarco _ "Pride of Michigan" "jQg Handkerchiefs Fancy Goods for Gifts Mat-^het= !I- lll10vc Tomatoes, per Can -- iSc can '-Pride of .M icliiga.'!" Pcii>, per can - -:. - -10c Women's Pure Linen Embroidered OCa Stamped Day Pillow Case for Embroidery JCflifc Handkefchiefs at - ~ liwC per pair ----- v V v G.C. CONOLLY Package Embroidery Center Pieces, Pillow Tops, MARCO GROCERY Men's Pure Linen Initial Handkerchiefs 25C and Scarfs with cotton on silk to em- CflA Women's Fine Lawn Embroidered Corner 1 fli* broider - --25 and «P|lv Handkerchiefs -... | UC Stamped Huck Towels for white or colored OCa Men's Plain and Barred Handkerchiefs Embroidery - &wv

Children's Handkerchiefs, plain and iii -f ||_ Pillow Tops Stamped White Flowering Shrubs fancy boxes ,|and I Uv

The fall planting season has arriv/ed once Holiday Gift Books Box Papers for Holiday more and we want your order for some of the following shrubs and vines. These Bound in White - lOe Gifts are strong two year old, shrubs and are tbe Boy Scout Series - - 25c nicest we have ever had. Harry Castlemon Series . ------25c A large assortment of Box Paper and En- l|r _ velopes in Floral and Holly Design^ 10 and Books for Girls - . . ... - - --25c iitfC Alger books, Cloth bound - . - lOc Mongoram Box Paper and Correspondence Althca 40c Wistaria -----50c Cards in Neat Boxes ------. - Almand 25c Boston Ivy - -. - 25c Novels by well known Authors - ^ - ,25c 25c Spirea - -35c ' Kudzu Vine - - - • -25c Full Line of Toy Books for Children Empty Holly Boxes and Wrapping Paper, Seals, Syringa - . 30c Hone^/suckle -..-:25c at - 5, lOand 25c Tissue dnd Crepe Paper. Weigelia - 35c Bittersweet- - -. - - - - -20e Foisy thia 35c Clematis, small , - - .25c Hydrangea - 40c Matrimony Vine --20c CHINA AND GLASSWARE Japan Qwince 25c Virginia Cjeeper 20c Order to day while you think about it. Fancy Plates, Salads, Cups and Saucers, Olive Seven Piece Water Sets, Tumblers 10 cents and Bon Bon Dishes, Lamps .- 25c Pitchers 25 cents. Per set- - - 85c Seven Piece Berry Sets, a g€)od one . Dresseir Sets, Vas^s, Candle Sticks 1|C» Lanphear Bros* per set—--- — Sic Selling at - - - - -. - -10 and LW Hartford Michigan Toys and Dolls To Oelight the Ghildren 5c-10c-25c

APPLE PIE RIDGE. (West tawrence.) BY LIMPIN' I.AZURUS. mMKMmms i Everything is normal, at the Ridge Lumber : and all seem to be well prepared for ' winter. That is a good idea to fellow Special Cash Prices for the Week

PINERY, We were in Hartford last week and 4 pks. Qtirfeer Corn Flak-tsfor ------25c \ called on the Day Spring. Th6 gentle- Where the school items last Snow Boy Washing Powder, large size- iHc were ; man with the greasy spot on his face week? : Grandma's; Borax Powder, 15c or two for.. ------25c ; met us very cleverly. ' Keeler showed up fine in; Jiiist week's 25c can of :K. C Baking Powder ------17c paper. | i Jud Flahaity and wife ate Thanks­ Don't place an order giving dinner on the Ridge, Nothing 15c can K. C, Bakins Powder for.. - - lOc Charles Humberger went to Chicago unijisual about that only the rabbits Grape Fruit, three for.. ------25c for bumber or Ouildin^ Monday. were pretty tired on the Ridge that 10 lb. sack Corn Meal for -... 25c And still there were sonilej old COWB evening. lO lb. sack Graham Flour for 28c Material before seeing to be shipped out Monday, When we woke up Sunday morning a g It must be these aftehioons were 5 rolls of Toilet Paper for 1, - 25g quickstep blizzard had set in from tbe ,3 cans Old Dutch Cleanser for.. -25c bought at tbe bargain countet—they are nol'tb. We dropped back on our pillow us. so short. and asked tbe God of grace to help ns 3 one-pound cans Pink Salmon for. 25c Dr. Dunnington and Dr. ^'sughan of to face it with a cheerful spirit whicjh 2 one-pound cans Medium Red Salmon for - 25g ' Covert recently performed an opera­ we found pretty bard lo do when our 4 cans TraA^er's Corn for - - - 25c tion on Mrs, Herbert inerti;^'a throat, bat blew off. 3 cans Traver's Peas for -~ 25c an abcess having formed!, ji The Bible teaches that John, the rev- 3 cans "^urfapkin for- • - - 25c Blash field & Son. Mr. Gollz took aeveraV pi|i|!ea on bis elator, saw a sea of glass. We are not 3 cans Hoihiny for - - .... 25c chickens at the Lawrence EJ(>ultry show that far advanced yet, but we did see Everything in Lumber and Builders' Materials and Berry & Soft, of coarse, took a sea of mud in Hartfoid. By tbe way 4 ten cent cans Fox River Milk for. - - - - -. 25c 3 cans Eagan's Baking Powder for------. - - - -25c Yard on North Center Street prizes, as they hawe got the habit, our friend in Covert begins to see Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Collins had" their i things glassy. A spell ago he stated suit case packed to attend the state ; hi his effusion that he thougtt that we hDrticultural meeting at Traverse City might be able to preach a sermon ere FRANK EAGAN, Grocer but were detained on account of sicfc- long, We now want to infor.Ti him and neps in the family. I tbe public at large that we are ivriting- a short sermon entirely for his lienefit. Yes, W8 too believe in patronizing It may be our next sendin. our home merchants for don't we want them to buy our farm products? Mort- The poultry show in Lawrewe at­ ey spent here helps to bolid up the com­ tracted the curiosity of everyone on munity and that's the right spirit to the Ridge. All attended more or less. have and show. Even we graced, or we might say adorned, the show with our presence Some people bunt and find—their wsy Saturday afternoon. As we entered a OLNEY NATIONAL BANK home, f his mesua some of our liinj- flock of docks greeted Os with their U. S. Depository For Postal Savings rods who missed the place and had no ever ready quack. As we stepped on rabbits for supper. There's an old say­ We have taken possession of the Elevator and farther we met Mr. Minorca and fami­ ing, "Try, try again" and you may be­ ly who did look fihe. The next coop Coal Buijiness of High & Doyle, and we solicit a con­ lieve it's tbe hunter's spirit, contained Mr. Howden and family with tinuance of the patronage accorded our predecessors. Botchering festivities going on—thuit their caps oi>. Tbe goose, gobbler and I 4 per cent interest paid on We will buy your grain, hay.andxsther prodtictSf we expressed it several years ago, and cackling ben were all there but we did ' and will sell you feed, seeds, coal, draiii tile, etc. heard the farmers' wivos laugh all over not see the speckled pull»t from Hart­ the township. If^s a saving of middle­ ford. Take it all in all Jt was a Hae time and saving^ deposits CALL AND TALK TO US BEFORE YOU MAKE men's profits whether it is festivity or display of poultry and a credit to the drudgery, bntohering is. village. The drawing of articles of YOURDKAL Your correspondent has talten fof value presented to the association by SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES TO RENT twelve jrears tbe old home paper so it the mevehants of the village was an in­ ti not bard to iuaeine tbe joy tbe Day teresting .feature of tbe show, Mrs. George Flabarty carriwl off the grand Spring bringi to those wbo have nov^ The man^with smaH capital is welcome as a customer of tbis bank. S prise at the Saturday afternoon draw­ ed away from Hartford. Some Items Peraonal contact and acquaintance is sought by its ofllfcerV with a view 9 ot ne«s may ae«m trivial and old to" at ing wblllb proved to be a large Alladin g&\e lamp valued at SS. to having the bank^B si^rvices fully available to all who would use O High & Thompsm bnt to those at a distanee it is ttvt^ them. week a tdtter f rom honi^. Tax Roil Is Ready. Winter got here on Sunday iust ai DiBBOTOBS: vigorotaa as need be to prevent a green The tax roll for the Township of Bart- H. M. OLNEar, M. Q. Mortimer ELEVATOR ikND COAL YAK©S ON NORTH CENTER ST' f CbifistgaaB. Now is tb^ time to be ford is now in my bands for eoileetion President <9pS» blinded and jwlisva any distveae and I will be ready to receive payment V E. B. Smith J, OPPBNBISIM' ftiiiifiiiiieiciaiaioioitiotoiototBf>ii>ititiiiii ttaatk may te near aa. Bettar gifts of tbexeon eommeneing Monday, Deeam- O. M. Vaughan Vice PresldeBt J. Oppenheim elotbintand food to the asecl^ «tlM) ber % at the Olney Nr.tional Bank. JAMES IKGAULS Bssdless gifts «s tbfiM HIM Itttw itf aoeb Fridays and Satwdaya wiii be collection H. M, Olney Caataielr IS YOUR SUBSCRIPTION PAiH IN PU'X» •IMMy. ftae troo CbiiafaMs tgim is days tlMseaftee. Lee Harlw, TrsarareK GORWIN. eOVERT, HARTFORD DIREDTORY The D«y Sprht's Pii9ul«[ Elmer Beach is on the aick list. Order yoar apple pies at Apple John Calvin is visiting relatives at Ridge. Churchet. j Eau Claire. Jas. Bulges was in South Haven "*,| K. CHORCH. Pawiot, F. L. NILES. Sab- business Friday. JjJi • bath school »t 11:15a.m. Scrvicesat 10;.» No preaching Sunday last on account a. m, ana 7:30 p. ni. Prayer raeetiug \V«Klues- Mrs, Joe Turner is called north to the ity evening; at 7 o< lock. Younjt People's Ep- of the storm, bedside of a sick brother. OTOrth League at 6:30 p. nt. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cory spent Mon­ The good roads engine had hard work AVTIST CHliRCH, DKIvNOC.HKNSWAW day at the Owen Long home. to make port here last week. Pastor. Services ev«?ry Saltbath, tnorniiig anBd evening. Sabbath School at l.;.(i(.i a, ra. Pray- Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Rose spent Ben Gowens, of Hartford, r meeting Wednesday evening .•<'.T:'^0 o'clcck. R Thursday of last week at Dowagiac. town on business last week. V. P. V. \>rRy*-r meeting .Sunday evening at h:Ml FOR SALE—Hard c»al base barner, •'clo^k. Covenant meeting on Wed'sdav before Mrs. Ellen Calvin is making her Mrs, Lulu Kimes of Hartford, visited the first Sunday in each month cordially a good one, cheap. at the N.S. Sink home Friday, nvited Cotntnunion oiv llie fir.'^t .Sund :y in daughter, Mrs. Sbepard, an extended each mouth at the clo,.ie of the morning service ,15, tf. Wm Av Palmer. Keeler is doing well. I see they have visit. ' doubled their force in tbe scribe band FOR SALE—Apple tree wood "or HRTSTAIN cm'KCH, James A. Brown,Pas Wendell Samson was papering and wagon. tor. Morniua Worship and Bible School stove or furnace, either delivered or at DISPLA^r ClO-.Vtol.',. Kvening Worship .^nd Sermon? P. painting last week at the B. Druliin- Charley Betz, who h^s been absent M, Player Meeting. Wednesday evcnine, 7:.«' the farm. ger home, from home for some time, returned a 15, 2tp, V.W.Olds, few days ago. , ^Shoppers are finding our Christmas stock the most KORGANIZKO CHHRCH OK CHRtST OH Mr. A. Mott of Dowagiac, was in The Day Spring might make a good , t,ATTKR DAY K, J, D. KARl,. I am still agent for the Amerijan this vicinity last week Friday purchas­ PastorK . Services every-Sunday. Preaching !0;Ji. Christmas present to some friend. Let pleasing v^e have ever shown. The useful gift is the i.m, and7:,Vp.m. .Sabbath school 12 ra. Prayer Lady latest improved dustless ruop, ing chickens. us try the plan. meeting Thursday 7:V v>.ni. Kvervbodv welcome gift that endures, and it is this fact that makes our ideal for a Christmas gift. Mrs, Lydia Harris spent Friday of Coal has taken a drop in Covert and 15, It. Mrs. Geo. Yore. now is the time to load up for blizzards store the mecca of gift seekers. Fratern-' Sccletlea. last week with her parents, Mr. andtha t may come. FOR SALK—One uphol«tered black Mrs. H, Shepard. Gerald Corwiri will give a ball at ^Nothing affords ^ more pleasing gift than a select­ FLORIDA LODQE, No. 309 walnut sofa and rocker «to mateb, one Mr. and Mrs, Hugh Cory spent two the hall on east Depot street Friday r. ^ M. 8-foot oak dining table. days of last week at the home of her evening, December 12. ion from our comprehensive stock of • 15, tf. Mrs. E.C.Lawrence, The Day Spring answers as a letter Meets .Saturday evening on or befote father, J. Neville, of Hartford. from home, when we know it is sent the Ful. Moon in each month. ' WANTED-Man past 30 with hosre Mrs, Roll Harris visited at the home to many friends in some distant land^ A and buggy to sell stocfc conditions Pow­ ot her brother, A. E. Jacobs, of Pros­ Farraers are doing more fall plowing y^^^S VISITINU BRETHREN ARE CORDIALLV der in Van Buren county. Salary S70 pect Lpke, Wedneday of last week. this season than for yeais which will New Dress Patterns, Stlks f ^ INVITED. put tbem abead with their spring work. GlXl. ,S. KOSTKR, W, M per month. Address 9 Idduatrial Bldg., Mr. and Mrs. Will Beach came from If this mild weather continues we ©R, John McI.k.*n, Sec. Indianapolis Indiana. 15,ltD. ' Lawrence Monday evening to their will need a rnaAicipal ice piant where I. 0. 0. F. The Moller Barber College of 105 S. farm. Mark Sbepard threshed at their it can be furnished at cost How does place Tuesday, also for Hugh Cory. that sound for cold facts' N0.E81 5th Ave., Cbicago wants naen to learn Sbarter Oak Lodge .^he Barber Tride. They offer splendid Mrs. May Harris, of Hartford, was Fruit growers convention, and many •WJ1.I.IAM B. SlHSON,|N. G. other kinds; why not hold a pickle inducements and a short terin complete. a recent guest of her niece, Mrs. Car­ growers convention at Covert in the ^[But our display of Christmiis GooHs also embraces l,KROV WESTCOTT, Sec'y They mail free a beautiful catalogue rie Long. She expects to leave for near future; it's op to the people. Meets Krery rhur.sdayJ^Jening the season's most popular creations in— and ask all our readers to Bend for it. Florida soon. There seems to be a lot of complaint Hartford Tent No. 330 15, 2tp. of game being taken out of traps and No scboo! at Corwin this weak on ac­ never returning the trap Some one is FOK SALE—Poland China stock hog, count of an accident, whereby tbe liable to get caught in .something more K. 0. T. M. M. weight 186 pount-ls. teacher, Miss Haynes, sustained a ser­ than a bear trap. Fancy jRprons r Meets first and ious injury from a fall. day evenings of each month at 15, tf. Frank Bailey. T.E Eisenlorh has a fine nevy well Maccabee hall Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris spent machine which will be run witb a gaso-' H, h. LitKASON. Commander. Have just received a nice assortment lin4 engine, and with the well machine JAS. INGAI.r,S. Record Keepei Thursday of last week at George Har of/pictures for. Holidays. Also new ris'. Tbe ladies attended the Longfel­ owned by Geo. Vanderbbugh, gives Covert and this section two good well Fancy Neckwear ELLSWORTH POST, No. 20, JJepartment of picture mouldings- low clubjin the afternoon. outtits. Ei Michigan. G. .\, R. . Meets every firsti.'!'> Sat. aatt 2 pm. of each month in the Macs-abee 15, 2tp. E, M. Zuver. Mrs. Ed Klett had a birthday Mon­ Nothing like a change; just before All comrades visiting Hartford on days day. The families of Seymour Rose, f ijueting at our The tax roll for Keeler townshio is we go to press we are merged back P, C, M. BuHard, (J. Zimmerman and Mrs. J. north again about 65 degrees, where Post-room now in my hands for collection, and 1 I^ancy Table Linen E. C. RICK, AdjT. F, Straw took time by tbe forelock and howling blizzard is raging. It is blow­ will be ready to receive payment there­ gave her a surprise Saturday evening. ing the weather bureau and a lot of Business ano Profea«)onal. on commencing Friday, December 5, at C.W.C.meets with Mrs. EllaAbrams, other furniture g^illy west. Hosiery, Urabrelfas, Neck Mufflers, Fancy p jmy store in Keeler village. Decembeir IS, Christmas surprise. Roll We have a Postum cartoon ad at our John D. Stewart, M. George Conklin, call, Christ's Promises; Christmas desk fihowing a lot of goats drunk on Belts, Hand Bags and Vanity Purses Physician and Surgeon. carol, Erma Abrams;Gift Giving, It's coffee. Perhaps that was in a local 14, tf. Township Treasurer. Use and Abuse, Laura Manley ; reading, optioiJi county, for we have seen a lot !-)tlico on Maiii street, north side, FOR RENT-Farm of 75 cares. Lavina Beach; Christmas, How Ob­of "go its" drunk in Vsin Buren county ^Make this store your objective point when yqu CSils responded to fron> phone or ogice, liigh served, Ella Johnson; song, club. Sur<' and it didn'.t seem to bo a coffee brand *r dty. K^bbie phone No- 70, Will Sraokanagst, prise Gifts. Lesson, Alice and Phoebe Word has gone out to do your Christ start on your shopping tour, and yovi will make F.yes V'l'operly Uefracted Kibbie Telephone, Gary. mas shopping and pay your taxes early your Christmas .shopping a pleasure. OFFICK HOriiS; 2 j 4 \- 7 to p, m 34, tf. County Farm. this season. Well, it looks to a Santa Kxtra Charge for Night Visits SOUTHWEST HARTFORD. up a tree, that if many people pay Full blood Red DttrtTC stock hog for Several from S. W. H. attended tbe their taxes early, it will only take a R. R. LAWRENCE, M. D. service. reading circle Saturday. short time to do their oash, shopping.. 14, tf. Chas.W.Brown, Hartford. We send a wireless Christmas and P/iVsiciau and SuriTcof! Deana Hall was absent from school New Year greeting ahead to the old SURGEON FOR P£R£ MARQUETTE R. H.Fro m now until January 1, my jewel­ one day on account of sickness. and new scribes of the Day Spring. A ry store'will be open every evening Mrs, Lulu Hoard is at the home of jolly old crowd we'll be, and gather Ktspo!lsit>ie Cal^s .\iiswcrcdat lill Hours, lor tbe holiday trade. her Bi.ster, Mrs, Walter Conklin for a the news far and mm' and malie Cn"s .\n~\vt j Day .Spri-tig- office for further part:icu- her reminding ber it was her sixth tbe Sinkler lyceum last Thursday even­ Office yio»x-.\%l^At.y.,,, birthday. All enjoyed a good time and ing. Perhaps this isithe only old faah- left her many reminders of the day. ! ioii-d lyceum in wesit Michigan, The SWA^JTKD—A ' nex* one will be held Thursday evening, DR. A VAN VLECK j posJtipp as grocery ! clerk, have had one year experience. FIT HIS CASE EXACTLY. Deceniber 18, Osteopathic Physician ' .Address, Box 37, Lawrence. "When father wa,s aick about six Alrairon Ba^i'^J•, of Coloma,, is canvas­ years ago he read an advei-tisement of sing the towiship in behalf of tbe state of LawioR, will be, at the Ilartiofd i u, tf. Chamberlain's Tablets in the papers tax commission. V/e asked if they , House Tuesday and Friday FOR SALE —125 dozen eucumeers in that tit his case exactly," writes Miss thought Thiviider Mountain should be loweredi 1 mean in taxes, "Well, yes., of each week. -salt brine. ' Eight to ten cents per do­ Margaret Carobei! of Ft. Smith, Ark. "He purchased a box of them and he and a life long pension be given the in­ zen. Call at cottage corner Elm andha s not been sick since. MLv sister has habitants," B, W. I3i:NriEUS Franklin St. , Btomack troubles and was al.so benefit­ If the Day Spring has a circulation 14, 2tp, Mrs, Brothers. ed by thero." For sale by all dealers. of 1800 and each subscriber should be DENTIST Adv. the means of adding one to the list by Phont i WANTED—CoTDpetent girl for gen­ the new year that would mean 3600 for 1914, Let Us send ciia subscription FOS'rOFFiCE r;:.,ock eral housework. Apply to Mrs, A. R. ATTENTION F-ARMF^RS. Schorer, Watervliet- 14. 2t. barometer np and give the editor a new Why do you want to seH your poultry year smile and cause the office devil to Hermon C. Hill, M. D. • FOR S.ALET:-Five milch cows, four for such low prices when you can ship put on extra force.for: the new territory that is w be reached. aAR, EYE, NOSE iAND THROAT givincr milk, one fresh in December. to us acd make good mwney. We are ONLY, GLASSES FITTED. A, A, Huntley, going to buy from now on direct from Pinery scribe, you touched the key­ note whan you said the children of our OFFICE, BELL BLOCK 13, 4tp.. R: D, 1, Hartford. the farmers and we offer you 11 cents Christmas country should have plenty of pure milk for beris and^ll cents for voonfe chick­ Benton HdrDor MltHigan FOR SALE—aOO bundles No. 1 corn and apples,, but hundreds of children are ens delivered at Benton Harbor, Mich. dwarfed by the,lack of these articles. foddpr, 4c per,bundle. Make a coop or get good boxes to ship Somethi.ng wrong, true. lOar social Albert IL Tutile H. D. Barrett, in or we will send you a coop that will system ot distribution must undergo a 13, tf. Hartford, R.D.4. change, where the life and welfare, of Ss hut a few days Attorney and Counseihr at Law last .you for year.« on receipt of $1.00. tbe human ra.ie must be consioered. Office to Batik Buildtne. HEADING BOLTS WANTED. AJ way ship by express and manage so Special attention given to collections aud We are glad that Lazarus has again c»Hveyancing. We are in the market for heading we will get tbe stock same day it is been located,and ^'ou notice he manages bolt/s and pay highest price. shipped, if not yon are likely to have to embark to some elevated place. Last year he reached the heights of Mars away a little shrink. Don't feed the same Hartford Stave Cti,, and 1913 finds him landfed on Apple Pie day you ship, \ve dont' pay these prices OTl'OMEmiS'I .Ji'_'f- .M.F.Hinkley, Prop. _ Ridsre, the highest place south of Law­ If you are! in the market for a range for feed. If >n doubt of our responsi­ rence. We imagine it might have been All errors of Refraction ScientificaUy-and bility ask your banker to look us op for covered with apple pies before Lazarus Correctly -itted with alas-ves. Pticcs re.isoiiable. it would be very much to your advan­ landed. Office ns Downey nid, opposite Hly Park. tage to see the Monarch Malleable at you. We send you check the same day And our stock of Holiday Gifts is ready for your in­ HARTFORD, -MICHIGAN Mortimer & Hicicey's before buying. your stock arrives. Mark ycur coops Resolved, That the pen is mightier OflBce days Friday and Saturday Jfrom 11 a. m. plain and be sure yoo have your name than the sword. I am willing to try spection. The early gift seeker has the advantage of to 5 I), m. 13, tf. : ' and make it so. It is time tne eword choosing from the complete stock. You'll realize on them and ship to G. W. Baogher ,& was used as a relic of a once semi bar­ Medical ind Surgical Diseases of F^R SALE- •S. C. StrainBuffOrphing- Co., Benton Harbor, Mich. barous age, but not with universal what ail advantage that is if you will come in and ton cockarele. brotherhood aiid symptoms of a HiJaven EE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT P.S. We don't look for any lower inspect our holiday display. We have an especially Alba Huntley, on earth, it should be Used no mo:re to Treated by W. L. CURTISS. M. prices, in case of a raise you get thepierc e the hesirt of oor fellow msin. f good showing in ftoecialist. GUSSKHITEn BoIm BuW. Iiic!i«n 12, 4tp. R.D.I, Hartford. benefit. 15, 4t. am now billed for the pulpit at the FOR SALE-Base burner, hard coal next debate and this is the text for WANTED~An industrious man to my sermon on the mount. ailovc, cheap. A good one in good con­ represent one of the most extensive dition. • The first of |tlie lecture ^course was New Copyrighted Books FLORIST manufacturers of Home Remedies, given Saturday evening, by Miss Har­ 12, tf. W.B.Lay. y Phone 113. Greenhouses on Linden Spices, Extracts, Soaps, Toilet Arti­ riett Williams, "reader. Her recital of 31-4tp WANTED-Heading bolts. If you the game in life, "How to Ije Glad," Street, cles, Perfumes, Disinfectants, Stock shows that a good dose of laughter is Toys, Games and Dolls feave bolts dr logs, see me before ynu and Poultry Preparations in Van Bur­ better t.'ian a dose of drugs to keep Fire and Tornado Insurance sell. ; en or adjoining counties. Representa­ away sojne ailments and the blues. If I am coatiDulng' liie E. C. Lawrence L. P. Walker, tive must furnish suitable conveyance we only try perhaps we can find a sil­ ver lining in what seems to be a dark Toilet Sets and Novelties Insurance agency, with offices on the HaUfordj^M[ch.__ and bond. Large profit and a perma­ second floor of the Postoffice Block. cloud. Be cheerful, laugh, be sociable, Telephone at residence. FOR, SALE-Thoroughbred Plymouth nent po.'^ition. Address at once. The be glad, is the game toe Covertites are A share of your patronage is solicited. Rock cockerels,.cheap if taken at~onee. American Remtdy Company, Tiffin, now playing-. Tha Jiext on the course will be a lecture by Mr. Brown on the Ciarcnce Walters, Ohio. 13,Stp-, 2nr5* IlTinnk Ci. Can?rcncc evening.of January 14. Our new Christmas Letters, Calendars, Christmas 10. to. R.D,2, Hartford. We have the Ladies Homt' Journal Your scribe ia oh the board of Santa FOR SALE—Two horses. patterns for sale. Clans rauivicipal commission, where the Booklets and Stationery offer good suggestions \LENN E. WARNER Inquire of David Nelson, one^^mile west 13, 4tp. M J.Olds & Co. pi3blic is asked to aid in eKCsiblisUin^ a of Hartford. ll,tf. municipal condition Where all children to the gift seeker. In fact, we wiUrfiake this store , Attorney At Law HOLIDAY SALE can htsve pure milk, apples and corn TAKE NOTICE. Everything in new furniture is pre­ bread. This will do for a start. lean Headquarters for St- Nicholas this year. AH accounts due the firm of High & remember when a kid 1 was mighty Weston Block pared for you to select from our double thankful it plenty of such, was insight. Doyle, and unpaid by theS let. of De;C. store. Something useful that will add At headquarters of this departmene PAWPAW MICHIGAN 1913, will be left in tbe hands of a col­ ctj,rofort to your.happy home. And to they will acdpt donations from 5 cents lector for collei'^ion with interest Jan^ those who are hesitating we would be up to ?1000. Come, you people who have no children, and more means than collection fee added. pleasea to furu'sh tbe house as well as Charles Lranphear you know.bow to manage, here's a High & Doyle. the furniture, asyour credit is good at chance nof only for your life but the WANTED-Kepair work, all work tbe life of others. Seek oiit the poor in tbe landscape Architect {fuarant^ed.. byways and hedges, slums in the cities New Furniture Exchange, HartfonT. is ft part of. humanity's work and it Phmtm. 136 Chas, Nrttinir. CASH OR'CREDIT TO ALl. 8 op to ue 8|] to see what the futun I BOOK STORE HARTFOnO MICHIGAN 38-tf (Toqnin) 1, Hartford. Telephone 90. harvest wiljl be. I *o«o*c*e*Crt*ofo»o»o»o

is to equalize the public harden'be­ WILL SEHLE AFFAIRS OF Will hardly bring the total ap to 60. IK HARTfORD DAY mmtwee n individuiib and btJtween the var­ DEFUNCT DOWAGIAC BANK Mr. Kimnterle has about $18,000 in bis ious t/iotmties of the state by placing hands, but wiien his own commission ^ PU«LI»H10 IV DOWAGIAC—The referee in bank­ and the attorneys are paid tbere w.U all taxable property upon the assees- ruptcy from this district bas notified m DAY SPR»Ui;PUBLISnmaCON!>A!<.Y ment rolls at its true cash valtie. be but a small amount to pay over, it ia tbe creditors of tbe defunct Dowagiac said. HARtFORD. MICHIGAN. In Berrien county tbe tax coturoission City bank thai there will be a meeting j has completed its work, and taxes there It will be six yeara next Pebtuaty Ofpicc Ih New Po«T Ofpicc Block of tbe creditors at his office in Kalama­ since tbe bank failed, and its liaijiies are being collected on the basis of tbe zoo, December 12, to consider tbe com were about $178,000. Much litigation DONF. COCHRANE.E cents {or six months; 25 cent* per qunr- have been in Van Baren, and despite ged down two Van Baren county stock­ er siagle copies 5 ccnt», Kimmerle. The disbursements and ac­ idvertisinR rates on application. tbe increase in state tax the rate of counts of the the trustee will be gone holders of the bank, and the bankruptcy proceedings against them had to be fol­ amercct at the Hartford, Mich,, postoffice lot taxation there has been tnore than pro­ over and approved at that time, and if tr«usmis.sion Iht'oiigh the mails at second claw? portionately reduced. lowed up to a close, their property |had ra.es. there IB anything left a dividend will to be sold and Judge Briggs bad to ap­ in Watervliet village the tax rate be paid to tbe creditors, which will prove all the proceedings. Wednesday, December 10, 1913. this year is §10.33 on ?l,OdO, as compir- be tbe last one So far, Mr. Kimnserle ed with $22.52 in Hartford. Last year has paid 55 per ceiit (if tbe claims held Russ Bleaching Blue gives double EFFICIENCY JN OFFICE the rate ot taxation in Watervliet was against the bank and this last dividend value for your money, goes twice as far as any other. Ask your gro(ier. The announcement cf Auditor General $26.12 on $1,000, showing that under Santy will soon be Oramel B. Puller that he will be a the new valuations the rate of taxation candidate for re-election, subject to the ii4 but little more than forty per cent, here and we are ready repablican state convention in 1914, is of the rate under the oldrrietbod. of more tban passing interest to the There are many property owners in for him with something citizen who, regardless of political af- Berrien county who are finding their The Fact Remains tjhation, regards efficiency in the pub­ taxes materially increased under the lic service as ,tbe prime requisite in a new order of things, but they are prin­ for ev^ry member of public official. cipally industrial properties and similar No amount of misrepresentation by the holdings which were assessed before at It IS likewise of interest to republi­ peddlers of alum baking powders, no jug­ the family. cans wbo universally have a hi^h re a leaser percentage of their true value. Below h A List of Some of the Things We Have. jgard for Auditor General Fuller, and There are other property owners who gling with chemicals, or pretended analysis, recognize in his extensive acquaintance are finding their taxes ^decreased, de­ or cooked-up certificates, or falsehoods of Candy t^tes «9 and personal popaalrity over the state spite the increaed state tax, due to tbe Lamps Salid Dishes a valuable party asset. fact that their properties were lormer- any kind, can change the fact that cake Plates Orantes figs It is in his record in office, however, ly assessed at approximately fifty per Water Sets CreifB. Sugars jtHtS CdioaiHts cent, of their value. The doubling of that the average voter is primarily in­ TQUet Sets (ups and Saucers Crapes (raiker JacK terested. It is likewise upon his offi­ tbeir valuations and the reduction of Royal Baldiig Powder i cial record that Auditor Fuller will the (ax rate to approximately forty per lias HEEN found by the olfi- again submit his candidacy to tbe voters cent, of the former rate has mured to Be sure and cojne in and see our; line, and get our • rtf the state. tbeir benefit. dal examinations to tie of flie prices We have done om best to please you. It is doubtful if Michigan bas ever The reenit in Berrien coonty fur­ liighest leavening efficiency, claimed a public oflicidl wbo bas given nishes a fair criterion by which to free from alnm, and of alisolinte J to any office mure consistent and pains­ jiidge the probable effect of the tax taking personal attention, or wbo has comcnission'g work in. Van JSuren,. and purity and wliolesomeness. Specials SpeGials Specials the rissult in Berrien is not unlike the •brought to that office better executive Royal Baking Powder is indispensable ability, tban bas Auditor Fuller. It is result that has ensued in every county where the tax commission bas cohtiplet- for making finest and most economical food. Sugar, 22 lbs. Lard Compound, per 4 that constant personal attention to the for--- 101b. (bringpail)- - I.U5P duties of the auditor's office that has ed its review. $1.00 won for him about tbe state capito! the Much of the criticism of the increas. Oat Meal, 25c Com Flakes OCja title o!i '"the man on the job." ing burden of taxation is not unfound. pkg 4pks ...---X3C Familial: with every detail of his de­ ed. The complication of the machinery Flour Tomatoes partmient. Auditor Fuller is constantly of government, the creption of new per sack - - - - (large can)- I WWv to be found at his desk personally di- state departments and the increasing 60c rectin$t it affairs. Efficiency in every demands of existing departments and Buckwheat, Wassman's OE^ Tomatoes Oarge can) A MK branch of his department has been his institutions, bas increased the tax bur­ per 10 lb. sack w3IS per doz l.yU aim, and during his tenure of office the den until property owners bave come to Bacon, 22c Corn, 6c per can auditor's department—tbe real pulse of view the problem with a certain sense grade 20g per doz. state affairs—hai been brought, to a of elarm. The work of tbe state tax commission Lard CoD(ipound 1 "f Peas, 10c per can high standard. per lb ------I iG per doz. ; Despite the fac: that more business should at least make for a more equita­ bas oeen transacted in tbe departnu'nt ble distribution of tbe public'blirden, Tomatoes, Corn and Peas are all guaran­ and ultimately for curtailment bf pub^ tiian ever before in tbe history of tbe lilpi Hipl Hurrah! teed to oe of nice quality. Corae in and we will show state, Auditor Fuller has reduced the lie expenditures. There is, however, rOi3 THBBBST CHRISTMAS EVBii number of clerks in his office from 111 little ground for the apprehensive them to you. We have them in glass cans so you to 84 and has also reduced the com­ view whijh property owners who have Again we offer you the Best Bazaar Stock in can see them. We want your produce. We ap­ bined salaries of the clerks from §120,- not made a study of the subject are the countjr. Every thin^ useful and beautiful preciate your trade. We are, 863.71, tbe high mark reached in 1902voicing . from a hair pin to a piano. Mrs. Kris Kringle, and 1903 when 142 employes appeared According to »*, Washington corres­ expecte d. YOURS FOR BUSINESS on the pay roll, to §80.966.24 in 1912 pondent, not one man in 10,000 under­ and 1913. stands the currency problem. It is ap­ THE ENGLE BAZAAR The ti.eures show an approximate propriate, however, that every man is C. D, Olds 2b Sons savini; of $40,0tX1 of the state's money trying to,solve it. at a time wbeii the demands upon the | department wtierein the saving was ef- j On the other hand, Michigan has feeted were continually growing. numerous tniles ot^irefoctly good rail­ Durinp Mr. Fuller's first term he re­ road for which it Has to have a western duced the expense for clerk hire to ?93,- terminus. It needs Chicago in its SMAS oS2.50. During his second term the an­ business. nual expense was reduced toS89,0S2.50. 4v. For the .vear 1913 it will be reduced to With the village streets in theirpres- 180,962,?4, while none of the essentia! ent muddy ^condition, autofnobilists work of tbe department bas been de- should be more careful to observe the DP MUST layd or neglected, speed limit. The stuff spatters. Efficiency in the public service wa.s J. Recipe for Meixcan stow : Mix Jau- U i never more highly appreciated than today. Tax payers, who have been rez, Chihaubau, Poposatapeti, stir in Huerta, Carranaz, and jPaHcho Villa; 1 You may use them for presents obliged to (foot the expense of state government, have come to inquire more serve hot. MUST GO A fill or what you wish, but they muiutely than in years agone into the It is not too late to do your Christ- records of state officials. They are mas shopping early. ready to approve economy and effi­ $10.00 ^ft C7 All Bkes Must Go. ciency when combined in any depart­ Suitsat- iPvaVl ment of state, and to accord proper re­ cognition to tbe official who achieves UmmU OFFIGERSJMD 3 Suits at- them through diligent and painstaking (Continued from page 1.) $10.00 service. posed of n.F.Cocnrane,' Mrs^cTW. Oco- NOW All of Our Handkerchiefs bpck, Mrs. G.T.Chaniberlin, Mrs.V.W. Efficiency, rather than political pre­ Suits at- Olds and ;Mrs. Eva^liLobdell. As the $12.00 cedent, is fast becoming tbe cruicial committee on music Mrs. B. W.DinieUs, test in the selection of public officials. off Mrs. E. C. Lawrence, Mrs. R. N. Dun- Your Best (hanceOF F lIlofOurPillowToiSil Y THE TAX PROBLEM. nington and Mrs. Oscar ^Jartin were Hartford people are just now intense­ named. ly interested in the subject of taxation, A decorating committee, to look al­ ALL OF OUR RIBBONS and their interest is prompted by two ter the heautification of the chautauqua PBRRY & DOWD things which bring the subject very grounds and tent, was [named consist­ Big Sale of Ribbons for 10c, some worth up to 25c., All forcibly to mind. ing of Mrs. M. A. Engle, Miss Adalyn widths for lOc. One is the fact that the annual con­ Humphrey, Mrs.G. W. Merriman and Hartford, Michigan tribution to the public coffers is due Mrs. E. M. Z-aver. ¥M SWEATERS and taxpayers are finding the burden The report of tbe treasurer showed the heaviest that it has been in years. a balance of 1133.28 in the association's Sweaters for Ladies, Gents and Children from 39c up. This is due to the increase in state treasury, which represeiita the profit All at a discount. ta-xation, which is approximately fifty from the chaut&uqiia of last yean per cent, greater than the state tax of From this amount a payment of $50 THIRTY-ONE YEARS OF XADiEs^lfair^^ a year ago, was made on the contract f«r next The other is the fact that property year's chautauqua, which will insure SAFE BANKING We have the corroct styles—American and Royal Worcester. in the township has just been reviewed the assembly for Hertford. ' 50c up to 13.50. A partial announcement of tbe pro­ by tbe state tax commission, and that gram for next season was made by The Hartford Exchange Bank, Established in 1882 the assessed valuation of all real estate Franjc Simpson, who has Tseen working ""sei^ourT^^^ at least will be more than doubled next in the interest of the Lirw^oln system in A lot of 25c goods put up on this counter to close out at 10c. year. this section of Michigan. The program will include such well known lecturers G. W, Merriman, Banker Despite the columns upon columns as Thomas McCleary and Senator Wm. "~~~carpet~"sWeepeW~~^ Shat have been printed in explariation Mason of Illinois,as well as some of the per cent interest paid on Time Deposits better known musical companies vail- At a discount to close—cash prices. of the tax comtBisBion,s work, there per cent interest paid on Saving Books are many tax payers who still cling to able for chautauqua dates. 4 the rather illogical conclusion that an McDonald. shoes We do a general banking' business, make loans increase in valuation will mark a cor­ Loren Udell is the new postmaster at Here is where you get a nice present. Dorothy Dodd shoes in all: responding increase in taxation. this place. ' receive deposits and seii domestic and foreign exchange leathers, all styles aiid correct shapes. We have the Dorothy. Tbe revenue reqisired to maintain the There will be a box social at Van Keep tract of your business by having^ a commercial Btaie and local forma of government Auken school house Friday night. Special Sale of Men's Shoes worth $3.00 and |3.50 A A NG^ account with us and pay all your bills by^ cheek; Check wiii not be materially altered, regard­ Everybody come. to.close at- - -. - - -. . -:^i^MVV'^ books free. less of the readjustment of valuations. T. E. Righter and wifelfeturhid^from Gent's Shoes^ W. L. £>ouglas Shoes ^A AB An increase in valuation ahouid work a Grand Rapids Tuesday ifter a week's Our certificates of deposit are good interest in- corresponding decrease in tbe rate of visit with friends. ^*". to close at- - |...-. ^.. . _,^a,*0V Testments. taxation and, if valuations in Hartford Corn htisking is all done and a lot'~of Learn to save. One dollar or more will township have been as well equalized fall plowing is klso being done in this sta.rt an account in our siavings department: Call and see us if your money is short, for we have bargains vicinity, the season being very f^vor- and can inake it reach a long ways, for good goods at closing prices. between individuals as the tax com- vable for tbe farmer. Get a savings book. missioRera declare they ,liave been, We have left a^umber of those Dime Savings the new order of things sboold not make • tiaaterial difference in the volone of Ibere will be no preaching at the Banks for Women who wisih to open a savings account. tax demaded of any individaal pniperty Keeler M.E.eban!b next Soaday. Son-' 3«y aebool, bowavor, will miNit at tb» aw. MERRIMAN Frank Warren iiaual hoar. On iJuDdayJDeeembttr 21, pna^ing at 10:80 •.nt,, by tbe paator. "•V - 'vW^ f-, 1

Mr. and Mrs. M.CMortimer and Mr. Charles Brown suffered a fraetare of Mra. B. D. Jesadp had business in and Mrs. CM.Van Biper were in Kala­ both bones of his left leg just above Kalamazoo Tuesday. mazoo last avening in attendance at tbe tbe ankel last Saturday aftrenoon when Yon can save money on your year's Get Ready play, 'The Garden of Allah." he fell from a wagon while driving near reading matter by taking advantage of Mrs. T. Lee Stocum of Chicago, for­ the fair grounds, both wheels of the the Day Spring's clubbing list doting merly of Hartford and a daughter-in- wagon pasiiing over his leg. He was December. The list is printed in part CHRISTMAS IS NEAR law of J. B. Stocum of this village, re­ taken to his home in the west part of on another page of this issue. the village, where his injury was at­ cently underwent an operation in a About forty friends end neighbors of But be ye not longer unwise. Let not another sun tended by Dr. R. R. Lwarence. hospital in Chicago and is reported in Mr.- and Mrs. Jay Stratton gave them go down ere|you|draw from our fast melting stock a serious condition. Eleven members of the Van Buren a pleasant surprise at tbeir IRNVAE south­ the goods that will insure your Holiday Gifts. County Normal Class Of 1914 responded Mrs. Fred Camfield is seriouly ill. A total of 105 tickets were sold for east of the village on Friday evening to an invitation to a seven o'clock sup­ —— — Have a few of the many: ————— Mrs, Wm, Nicolson lias been quite the chicken pie supper given by tbe of last weak, the occasion being Mrs. per on Tuesc y evening,December 2, ft Stratton's birthday. The evening wan •eriously ill. Ladies'Aid society at the Hawley M. B. church last Friday evening, and the Maple Row, the home of Mr. and Mrs. spent in playing ^progressive pedro. Salads Tea Pots Mr. and Mrfi. S.M.Carpp spent yes- proceeds amounted to $50. Mrs. Lucy Frank Wilkinson, north of Hartford. Mrs. Ben Johnson receiving the bell Berry Sets Bon Bona 4erday in Ctiicago. Kemp is the president of the society. They were tbe guests of the daughter, prize and Byron McCby the consolation. Miss Marie Lay spent Sunday with Miss Hazel Wilkinson. The Norma! Spoon Trays Miss Hazel Haynes, daughter of Mr. A four course supper was served, after Qelery Trays friends in Benton Harbor. students formed a merry party as they which the company dispersed, leaving and Mrs. Harvey Haynes east of the left town about five o'clock in a hay­ Fancy Plates Chop Plates Rev. James A. Brown spent the first village was seriously injured in a fall Mr. and Mrs.Stratton several tokens of the week in Kalamazoo. rack provided by the hostess, and upon rememberance. Cups and Saucers Hair Receivers down a stairway at her home Sunday their arrival at the Wilkinson home Clarence Walter, of Keeler, is in Jackson newspapers are congratulat­ evening. No bones were broken, but they did ample justice to a bountiful Sugars and Creamers Salts ahd Peppers .Jackeon today on buainess. ing their home city upon the enterprise Mits Haynes sustained severe bruises supper. Following the supper games of Fr. Eugene Cullinane, head of the Mrs,T. A. Sharer, of Benton Harbor, which required the attention of a phy­ were indulged in until ten o'clock. Bread and Butter Sets Comb and Brush Trays itailed on Mrs. Harry Oyer Saturday. sician. Catholic church of that city in buying A number of nartford poultry fan­ Puff Boxes The Friendly Neighbors of North the old Governor Blair homestead there Virgel Olds of Olive^bas been the ciers were exibitors at tbe Lawrence Hartford met at the home of Mrs. and securing architectural plans pre­ Sets of Dishes and otcei's tx> numerous to mention. g-aest of his sister, Mrt. Joseph Leach. poultry show last week> which was de­ Mary Congblin on December 4. An en­ paratory to converting it into a hospi­ Mr. and Mrtt. Rex Cbamberilin spent clared one of the most successful exhi­ Highest Prices Paid for Butter and Eggs, Don't forget to joyable day was Spent, and an excellent tal. This enterprise will cost fully Sunday with relatives in South Haven. bitions ever held by the Lawrence as­ ask for tickets on Doll and Gab. •pinner served. They will meet Decem­ $150,000, ani Fr. Cullinane is enthusi­ Joseph Leach and Virgel Olds attend sociation. Over 800 birds were on ex­ ber 18 at the home of Mrs. Clara Finley astic over tbe responses which have hibition. The Rose Lawn poultry yards Ml tbe stock show at '^Ihicago laet week. for miscellanaoua sewing. been made to tbe demands for contri KNAPP & CO. Mrs. Hattie Palmer has returned from of Hartford, conducted by Howard botiona, both by the people of bis par­ The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. a week's visit with .relatives at Jack- Butcher, won several prizes on R. C. ish and citizens of tbe city generally. Charles Lanphear came dangerously aon. Reds, with 86 birds in competition. He He ia determined to give to Jackson a near choking to death yesterday morn­ claimed hrst cockerel color special hospital which will be a credit to the Mrs. K. R. L.awi«nee visited her sis­ ing when she attempted to swallow a priise, and also the special for the best city. Fr, Cullinane is a brother of ter, Mrs. E.A.Hill, in Coloma, yester- dry bean pod. The pod became lodged cockerel in American class, as well as Mrs. Thomas Doyle of Hartford, and ^a>'. in her,throat, and the child was suffer­ fourth and ifth chick, and first pair of ia a former Silver Creek, Cass county Mr';. Mary Pool retorned Saturday ing severely when a physician arrived Toplonse geese. At the recent coun­ boy, his parents havins settled in tbat svening from a visit with relatives at and succeeded in removing it. ty fair Mr. Batcher won prizes on the township over 60 years ago. \ Rochester, N.Y. New officers of Ellsworth Post, G.A. first chick, first hen, two pens, first old Chas. Wilcox, of Chicago, has been Quality K., were elected at tbe regular meet­ Toulouse goose and first young Toulouse Hartford Woman's Club. s gneet of his br<,)ther. C. B. Wilcox, ing last Saturday. Tbe new ofhcers goose. Another day's program was given ihe past few dayu. are Wm. A. Palmer, commander; F.W. Although the installation of an eSetri* over entirely to the study of Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Minno Clevenger, of St Barclay, senior vic6 commander; D W. cat pumping equipment at the village Mrs. Nile Bennett wad masic chairman 1 hat is the principal factor in de­ Joseph, were over Suriday guests at/the Sias, junior vice commander; Jesse water station and the securing of a and Mrs. Ethel Anderson lif;erary chair­ I.C Castieman home. Thomas,,quartermaster; Wm. Worth, tnehty-tour hour electrical service for man. Miss Leah Feitaworth opened termining the value of Groceries. Miss Ida Walter, ol' Keeler, left this Officer of the day; J. M. Allison, officer Hartford was the chief topic of discus­ the program with two beautiful solos, aoorning to spend Christmas with rela- of the guard; E.C.Kice, adjutant. sion at the regular meeting of tbe vil­ then followed three very instructive Of course, price is important, but r'jves at Fremont, Ind. In Justice D.F. Cocbrane's court last lage council Monday evening, little papers, "The Battle for Statehood" by Mrs. EInora Charoberiin; "The Capi­ when you buy here you are sure of Mrs. Jlelvina Carpp and Mrs. Harri- Friday a judgment for ?25.00 was re­ progress was made toward the solution tol" by Mrs. Dora Clement and "The jwn, of Bangor, spent part of last turned against the receivers of the Pere of the problem. The members of the the best quality at the right price. State Seal" by Mrs. Jennie Tifft Mrs. week wth local friends. Marquette Railroad company for tbe local electric lighting firm of Anderson Brothers were present, and over three Isabelle Mortimer presented the club The Ladies Aid of the Congregation­ blocking of the crossing on Shepard hours were devoted to a discussion of with a state flag. al church will meet on Thursday after- street in July 20 last. The suit was tbe question. It was proposed by the The words for the club word study Speciais for Saturday soon with Mrs. Ule&son. begun in the name of the peopleiiupon a complaint filed by Harry R. Bros- lighting company to furnish an eighteen for Dec. 16,^re as follows : frou-frou, LaRue Smith, of South Bend, was ham. The railroad interests were rep­ hour service, from six o'clock in the clique, £bic, program, pergola, gran­ 22 lbs. best H. & E. Eastern Cane Sugar -$1.00 an pver Sunday guest of his parents, resented by Attorney Glenn^ E. Warner, morning until miJnight, until next diose, reconnoissance, moribund. 22 lbs. Light Brown Sugar. - - 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. B.J.Smith. ' June when a twenty-four hour service Card of TSfenks. while Asssistant Pirosecuting Attorney Arm & Hammer Soda, per pkge . .05 Mrs. yyman Paul and daughter, L. J. Lewis of Bangor appeared for the will be installed providing a satisfac We wish to extend our heart felt thanks to so many of our neighbors Melen, are visiting relatives in Stevens- people. This was the third suit of a tory agreement is reached as to the Highest Prices Paid For yille anc Hagar this week. charges for tbe service. A committee i who aided in cutting wood for us, and similar nature broijight against the rail­ I also to those that furnished the coal. Batter and Eggs . Mr, and Mrs. Dan Okesen, of Son- road for blocking the street crossings consisting of Village President Conrad Mrs. C. W. Reynolds, tana, Wiftl, are guests of her parents, for longer periods than the live minutes and Trustee G. W, Merrimsn was ap­ Minnie McAllister. .Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dade, allowed by the statute, and other means pointed to confer with the electric firm, may now be employed to remedy the and formulate an agreement to be sub- j Be thrifty in little things like bluing, M.L&N.B.Conaway The Kebekah lodge of .Benton ,Har- mitted to the council for ratification, j Don't accept water for bluing. Ask wir will be guests of the Hartford Re- conditions which have long been 3 i Their report will probably be made at' for Rusa Bleaeing Blue, the extra .crood bekah lodge ne.xt Monday evening. cause of complaint. I the regular meeting in January. i value blue. Wm. M. Traver is preparing to start a milk route, which will make three milk routes operating in the village. The Horace Harvey farm has been .jold to .Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aidrich, who wii! move there in the near future. The annua! election of officers will -occur at i;he re.trular meetint^oi Florida Lodge F. & A.M., next Saturday even­ ing. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baker, of An­ gelica, Is'.Y., were guests oi' the let­ ter's uncle, t:,H.Elngie, the last of ttje week, I •• 1 F. P. Wheeler, v.'ho recently sold his farm south of the village and moved to Battle Cieek, was in town on busi- siesB Saturday. Mr. Jaraea Schroeder and daughter Helen, of Kalamazoo, are visiting the The eventful year of 1913 will soon pass into History. Before the com­ sormer's father, Alba Vorce, who is in very poor health. > Alva McCiellan and William Ebie, of ing of the New Year however^ we wHl again celebrate the ''Merry Christmas^^ Grand Rapids, are guests at the - 1. C. Gastleroan home and are enjoying a 'few days of hunting. time. As has been the custom for many yeas, you will again remember your The annual election cf officers wil'. occur at tbe regular meeting of Pro­ gress Camp, M.W.A., Friday evening, friends with gifts. We believe the substantial gifts are the ones most appreciat­ and a banquet will follow. Miss Ruth Kelly has returned from ed. Along this line may we offer a few suggestions. a visit with relatives in Benton Har- spor. Her niece, Miss Margaret Kellyi accompanied her for a short visit tere. Zeno Wise and family, of Fairclliild, For Women Wis.,who recently purchased the Lijwia For Men For Children farm southeast of the . village, arrived yesterday to take possession of the A_ Handsorhe Kim&na, A Sweater. A Nice Dress Suitable Material and Trim­ place. ' Bath Robe Blankets, Umhrel- Dr. Merle Tuttle, of Chicago, is a Pattern, Set of Furs, Silk Hose, Umbrellas. Shopping mings for Coats, Dresses and las. Slippers, Fine Underwear,Muff­ Kuest of bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Skirts, Fur Sets. Sweaters, Allie Tuttle, this week- He is pye- Bags, Vanity Bags, Silk or Chiffon Scarfs, Bed Room j»aring tc open a dental office in Water- lers, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Neck Mufflers, Hose, Handkerchiefs, iiet in the near future. Slippers, Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, Back Combs^ Brace­ A card from Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Ties, Cuff Links, Stick Pins, Etc. Fancy Bags, Etc. Chandler, of Benton Harbor, former lets, Fancy Pins, Ftc, residents of Hartford, states that; they have gone to St. Paul, Minn., to sjpend the winter with relatives. and many other articles we would be glad to show you if you will call. Look for the Day Spring's December clukibing list on another page of thi» is­ A nice pair of choiee shoei^ might be acceptable to any sue, and save money by placing your adbscription orders with tbe Day Spring before the first of the year. member of the family. The Oddfellows are all requested to be ipresent Thurday evening, December /~\ 1 ITy ^ D f^R^ r \/ T\ C D a O RVf C L^NR usual is complete with everything good to eat. The best of Coffees, Tea 11, at the Oddfellow bail. There will XjUtx OKLrUlLlV 1 UlL,R/\t\l iViiLi\ i all kinds of Nuts, Grape Fruit, Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, Dates, Figs, be special entertainment, smoker a;id ' , ' • • ' . Grapes, Cranberries and a great assortment of Christmas Candies. woik in the third derg3e. AH come prciipared to have a good time. O.K White, horticultural field agent «f the Michigan Agricultural college, LET US FURNISH YOU WITH YOUR XMAS *•EATS" will give a free lecture at the North Bell school bouse on Friday evening, 4 atV:.30, on the subectof, "Why Some Frmit Growers Do Not Raiae tiarger Hartford ^. W vllubbard Mlchiiian Ciopa.' A c»rdiBl invitation to the '-;ia fvblie is ex'Mded. TFAZOL'MENITML Plasters larectively relieve pMn< Tbe soothing EOF fects of Menthol arei qnfcfciy felt in Back­ HELPFUL HINTS ache, Rheumatism,! Sciatica and other painfttl ttffectiouB. Yard rolk-$1.00; rega- farsizea.'Jc. All dwiggists or direct by maM. FOR HOUSEWIVES THESE CLUB OFFERS :I^Tll-A Lswrence Co., Aew Votk. Swmplea mailed upon request, 6c. itamps. The Day Spring Will Furnish Your Frying Pan That Does Away Congregattonal Church. „ Reading Matter For the Year Public worship Sunday,, 10:30 |;a.m,, : f With Offensive Odors. At Cut Prices. sermon subject, "The Herald of the Kingdom " Sunday school 11:15 a.m. Prayer December is the ro^nth of reading: meeting !bieiPhoiie49or»3 ON" r imigino for a momont lhi\t i;//bri>nssy sliino o!t your f:Io\c \cta must offensive lo a great many persons, and- The Day Spring and the Grand Ra>- D black it f.rrr /mi tiiiY!. It s n.>t a question of oft repealed a[)plioaiioii. ford AA4 Uawley are getting ready for the now frying pnn. herewith ilhistrat- pidB Baity Iferaid, the Michigan Fiwm 1 male* a specialtyjof PicJare h s a quosiioii pf the !;love polish to use GhrKtmasi, That means tbst a good Black Silk Stove I't-lisli i« so mncU better than oilier stoie polishes t'd. makes provision for carrying off MeraM and tb« tbe Michigan Farm«r Frcming and GuaTaotSee all that there !S absolutely no ronijiarisoii—IT'S M I I'LUS BY ITSEIF ' the odors and dirisctlng them up the for ^S5i it desired, tbe FruitiGiwwer titne i» in »ti>re for the little- fbltes. my work. It makej a brilliant plos!!y shine that don t RUT> OR DUST OFF. - It ANNCAH to ilie iron—l^ct'onie-; a part of the stove. Jl makes old stoves LOOK IIKR. //(n^'ami - lasts chimney. The implement is stipplied and Farmer, Town and Farnii Tbe /OUR ITMT-I -N, LON^^ as any other sliine. with an opening opposite the handle Vegetable erawer, Kimball'a Dair? Baptist Notest Get a ran an;! j;:\e it a trial. Try it on your parlor stove, v^urcook stove, and is also equipped with a lid hinged Rarmsr anti Tbe r Standard P6altr? Ladies' Aid at church Tbursdiay. or your gas ,*atige. If you tlo not find it the F^FST ^LORE ,*-O/LIFI >au ever tisclin, youthre center. When this lid is in dealer is autlsorL^ed lo RFFIIND YOUR MONEY. Black Siik Siove'l'oiish has been made World'wilt be snbetitoted forgtheMich* Dec-D4v morning sermon on^ "Salvs*- by the same formula and Ro! y.->ii lor a can'of Rlack Silk; Sieve F'.->1ish an-.i found I; so mtich-betterthan - of the cooking oi>eKition. and the re- same price. any I had t;ver used that I asked i;iy liardw^ire ileaU r to ordet a s>ippl.». He did so, 9:00piini and is now S'O^'ng nearly everyt»ne iu the place y.iur p^-iish, I ftad WO ;jea there IU»TD BEraaindor shields the opening referred Tbe Day Spring and tbe Grand Rap­ ^LU'T A DJILORFM ITT ^U>:R POTFSLII-S." ., to, Sio that tbe draft of the chimney ids Presff, (!good'Oii rural ^routes only)^ *Mw3s visiting friends antl tliey r,sed BJ.iek S^ik J^tove F'.".Hsli on tlieir'>tovea. it has the effect of farrylng off a I! smoke Chuscb of Chri^i- made the best shine 1 ever ?a\v. and after Isiaeknis;, ihe pali-.ii did not rub- or dust off. It for$2L55 is way ahead oi an!.''poiisl) t have ever used ' , , . and smell. Tbci Day Spring and the Weekly In­ Aid Society jrieets witn Mrw A. E'.. Aclr YftUl* DAat^f •''1''"^'' Silk Stove i'olish and reliisc .a eopaterfett brajid. Sbepard; Thursday afternootk Every ,rV9n. 1 UUr L/CAICI costs yon no m..re Ib.-in tl:e i»./(nu/> so w.by ter Ocean and Jb^rmer for $1.30. not have the iVj/. Made isi liquid or paste—one quality. Laundry Hints. The Diay Si?ringr and the Detroit lady in^tKe church is urged to be pres­ Black Silk Stove Polish Works, Sterlinig, 111. In hnngiuj; out clotbes tbey should Semi-Weekly Jouvna; for $1,65. ent and work- in the Aid society.. The Goal Man Use Slack Silk Air-Drying Iron Enamel lor s,'raies, be sikspeuded by the heavier parts tc The^Day Springiifj prepared [to fuir- Subjpoto for next Sunday, 10 :?,0;. fenders, registers, stove pipci, eie, Prevents nistlng-, )>revent tearing in the wind; WaislS; njah any magasine published at reduced |"The Greed,,. Teaching and Practice Kot affected by heat or ct;ld. Produces a penii;;nent dresse.s, ^wns and shirts sliould ;be He is still ocj^ deck witb glossy blaek snr!:n-e. Can, with b-ush 1:t appi.ying' rateSj wben taken in a eiub i.',vitb this jiof « Ghurch of Sbrjst." 7, "Tba Great eoaniel. only 2S'.ent-. Ask your dealer. jiirmed by tbe armaides. sheets htVng all the best grades of hard I'se Black Silk Metal Polish for nicKel. brass, silver­ full len.trth through the center, pillow paper,;witb the exception of the maga- JiSalvation." . ware or tinware. It lias po equal for use on automobiles,: zines of the Curtis Publishing company, and soft coal, ccke, fruit ciscs pinned AT tlie corners and towel.', 5'GALI1?0R-N1A\WOMAN SERIOUSLY' likewise. No matter what newspaper or maga- j AKLARMED, pscks^s of aU kinds, shell­ Shine in Evf^ry Drop'' It is .iiist ,as much AT A Bjisfake, how- zine^you desire, it-can io allprobability "A short tim^ ago I contrasted a se­ ed and ear com, seed tivei'. to •'li'dii out" the wrinkles in an be_^included in a olubbing offer. The vere cold which settled on my lungs and beans and buckwheat. effort to make a bloiise—or whaterei long winter evening are ahead of you, Vcansed me a great deal of annoy6 nee. Highest prices paid for the article may bo—do for another and you can make them eBioyable with |1 would have bad eoughing spells and weaviiij* or two when it begin,^? tc an abundance of good ^ding matter'^"If ami inHamedT. grain of all kinds hint of soil, for the heat naturally if you take advantage of these offers. Come and see me before grinds in the dirt .so that even the friendbbgan- toreommende be seriousld y Cbambertain'aiartned, As Some of our-clobJEiing sffers will ex­ Cougb Remedy, saying she had used it you buy or sell, and make f.asoline may be powerless to remove Is pire the firpt of January, and wfoer years. I; bought a bottle and it re­ without nibbing. strongly, urge our pativns to take ad lieved my cough the first night, and in no mistakes. To malv« collnrs and entT.'i very stiff vantage of thenj before the first of the; a weak.! was tid of the cold and sore­ • starch first, in ordinary bv>iled starcli year, It means a distinct, saving in ness of my lungs, •'• writes Miss Marie and-then dip iu cold stareh made by Geber, Sawtelle, tial. For aale by all money. . dealejfs. i ..Edward F'mley dissolving two fab!.\spoonfn!s of starch An^orders s'lould be .•addressed to ihs NOV/OPEN, ClOSS 3>EC and a sy.SiiTsipoonfnl of su,sar in a little Dayi,Spjing, Ha:tford,Mich STOMACH TROUBLES DII3APPEAR. water, then .adding a cupful of tepid CROUP AND COUGH REMEDY,^ Stomach, liver and kidney troubles, Guy Gifford y js!';!v?^ I'l-^ •iij'r^rs: BOJYB'R; C';;-p^ •-tiinirv y^u ev er had. Your water with,a few drops of ammonia or weai jiei'ves, lanie back and female ills gasofiue iu it. Starch, howerer, is less Croup ,i3°a"terrible'ci'.sea.se, i17atacLs own \'LR.-- • '^"''v '/R rc:-. o" h!'i?i,:g::n's b'j city dailies and children so suddenly tbs'y are very apt diappearwlien Eiectric Bittora are used. eominoiily used than it ii.sed to be, most Thousands of women wbaid not beAUTOMOBILE AND six m:'.;rz;T;e- •' -;-:ICS ';rr;-'y .:'3v • yctrar;^;.' -Every rnag- to chote uniess given V^E proper reme­ wonien preferring soft doiie lingerie. witijout a: Jottle in their home. Eliaa aziiiS if -B~-:A\ ILY and ycu ily WILL be MARE than dy at once. There is nothing better M Poolof Depew, Ofcia, writes: "E?cectric CARRIA GE PAIN! ING pleptcd wit'; yo.ii' the world than Dr. Sing's New Discov­ Bitters raised mo from a ;>ed of sick­ ery, Lewis Chamberlain, of Manches­ Lemon Pie, ness and BufEering and hag done me a Expert work guaranteed, Two G.ir<:s. two lem&ns, tablespoon- ter, Ol^io, writes afeiout his ciaildreQ: worid of .cjood. .1 wish ev^»ry stjSering Leime make an estimate fy! of cornstarch dissolved in a cupful "Sometimts ir.-hsvere attacks we were woman coiiid use this sxcsllent remedy on your vv-ork. afraid tbey would liie,. but since WE and find cut, as iidid, just how ,EOod it ITR a T,RR-C-T\TYR\ 'and a half of w,-,ter. one and one-half proved what a certain ramedy Dr, King's cnpfiils of .sugar and a very slight is," As it has b-^lped thodsanda of oth- ] MAKl J^OKU, MICHIGAN New Diacovcry is, we have no foar. ei'8,.it SKjrely vrdl do tbe =:ame 2tor you.. plncli of salt. Let the cornstarch be We rely on it-far crouD, coughs and Every bottler'g>jaranteed^ ,50c. and $1.00 scant measnre, tirate the rind from eoids." Soean you. 50e. and ^UM. l^commended by G. '2. ChtiBoberlin. lemon before squeezing, using both A bottle shooJd be in every home. At Adv. rind and .iuice. Beat the eggs sepa­ G.TXhamberlin's. Adv, rately and rais. ; Stir constantly over CRAKD KAPSDS HIMMJL stove until the whole is well heated. , • BANGOR. Contractor and A. richer pie is attained if.sweet millc J4rs. J. N.Bigelpw settirned frcna Kal- Ordo-T^for Pubiicatioiti Builder or cream is used instead of water, a atnazod Satorday-i;^a^Si,,^!}.^. full half pint, but the whole must be i ST,^:rH OK TsIlCUIGAN. , J5-6timates FurnislOed W.F.M. will meet at the para»3nage The I'robalc Co-.ffit for the County i.-i* Van Bnrsn. brought to a .scald before .adding the : Ak A L-«siioii of. said Cotn-t-. HELD p,t the Protxite '•JSiursday aiternoon,. December 13. !| OFF.CE ititlio vni.5.{?t; of Pa-,,Wni.Kil1,r;fer. JiAVive of Pro'ftate. settling or lumping, if crust is baked Ill the inatt^iT of the estate of i;;uini A:»iolia FARMEFiB^ REVIEW : . Srand Rapids for ;*& winter Monoay^ Hogol:^iu, decewsefi. separately the, filling may be cooked: "Tlrs." Grove Barnes^epent i^at week FiotA M. Wesloi], (iaii-glitev of saie granted to Jacob A, Hof.pl>ooiii. empfayei , • or to .some oihev suitable persci^. - - BRAND Rice Pudding. It is orde-.srt, that l'.3e 2qtli dtiy of Dec.'.*. ,D, __Mrs. S,.I.Rutbr-UiT suffered 9. slight 19K'-, at ten o'clock ir.tthe forenoon, at .-,ajd pro- Wash a taacnpfui of rice through bat.'office, and is Ueroby fippointi^d for hear­ four warm waters. , Oook in a doijble stroke of paralrais at her boaae on east ing .said pt.-ition. ' : ?.i wfurt'jerordervd, that public notice theVeoS boiler with two teacwpfuls of water. Monroe street Siir.day n&orniag. be ^iven by ptibli :;-.:ioii of a copy of IhiJj order, While hot add a heapiug tablespoonfu! The L.A,-S.-r.f tbe M.E. church j«!d fctthree s'ucce.ssive weeks ru'evions to said day oi,hearing, iu tlie ilartford Day: Spsing a newA- lADIESI ifl of cold butter. \Yhen cold i

ruKirl»t for .CHI-CHBS^TSR'S A \ ing teacupful of sugar and ba!5 of a , * true c<:py. %V M, KII.l,t>-p;R, DIAMOND BRAND PIUS in RE1> and/A^ cemb-3? 10, at the ijocae of.Mrs Jewell. Cold Eietallic boxes, sealed with Blue<€7> small nutmeg grated. Add three whole M. M, icuthworlh fudge of Probate Clei.-k of Probate f Bibbon. Takb no other. BuyaFToarVXi eggs and the yolk of one. Mix well Ee'Ji Lasletxe addresses theColtimbia (Firstf-Iiisertion Dec. 3, 1913) ]>pnce<

EVERYWHERE Serve hot or cold. «L L. Fos^ district superinSendent, GRAND RAPIDl was in Bangor Monday evening an^l Non. Medical Healing prsaided at the quarterly ceaiferen«e; THE JI7NOD (THS VACUUM DRUGI.B.'Sa Cabbage Salads held in th&M.Wchui&Jh. and BI,OODI.ESS) METHOD. The Remec^ Chop fine a medium sized hard cab­ for the Incureable (so-called) Ailments. Whii^ MICHIGAN FARM HERALD bage. Season with salt and a scant All persons interested in tfce Bangor this method possesses allt.the merits pi'raa sstjfe, oisteoTJathy, chiropratcics, Swedish move- teaspooqful of mustard povrder. For township) eonvention of Sunday school meut, electricity, aud all the mechanical meanal dressing, which wU! keep two w'eeks or workers are requested to meet at tliie of enforcing circulation as a remedial agem, li bas the enchanced value of detennininK tke MICHIGAN FARMER longer, bring to boiling a teaenpful of rest room Saturday at 2 o'clock. quantity of blood and other fluids of the body M vinegar, half a teacupfu! of .sugar or or from atiy point at the will of the opperator. Tbe W.C.T.U. will meeS on Tuesday, While possessing all of these advantages, it dte> more. Beat a scant tablesfwonful of Dec, 16, for their semi-monthly meet­ tracts-nothing from the merits of medicatxoa, cornstarch with an egg, add a tea- but on the contrary it enables the physician to ing at the Rest Room. About fifty obtain more prompt results (throu)^h the in- cupful of sour cream, ix>nr into tbe were present at the Father's Meeting, crea«ed circulation) in bringing the medicataoa vinegar and sugar. When the mlxtnre A program and lunch and three hew to the point desired. Come in and spend the day and talk with MF boils up once remov/immediately; use members was a part of the evening's patrons It will do you goivd, cold, work. CONfiUI^TATION FBEK. Don't Walt Your FamilyNeeds PROF. J. E. PARKER. The L.O.T.M.M. bad their election of Honrs 1 to S Sunday by appoiintmenr t on^; Poslofficff Block; Second I'llooro . Ecoiiomical Meat Loaf. officers Tiiesday anti resulted as fol­ You cannot possibly get a bigger bargain. Everything yoxi can I CURE — Creeping Paralysis, Net vous 9k. ' want in tbe way of a year's reading matter is coverfed here. All the To any boiled fresh meat chopped lows: Commander, Stella Ferguson; A sack of Corn Meal, arid Flour haustion. Dyspepsia,, Apoplesy, Asthira, Roi- when cold add half the quantity of past commander, Libbie Camp; lieut. aiic Rheumatism, InSamntatiory Rheuvnat^sn, general news of the world, daily market reports, sporting news^ your cotnmander, Alice HaramOnd; record ------85c Hemorrhage of I.ungs, Uteriiie; ,Sp)iial Kidney own home, happenings, gen.^ral fa'rrning, fruit igrawing, dairying, breadcrumbs, season highly with sage, trout>le. Nervous Diseases, Impotancy, LATAA. a little meltetl butter and salt to taste. keeper, ArviUa Monroe; Snance keep­ A sack of Graham and flour Back.Xumbago, Bright's Disease. poultry raising, fiction, fashions, housekeeping, all are included in er, Vannie Balfour; cbaplain, Ida Brit- Moisten with tile liquor in which the ton; sargeanl, Ida Syders; mistress at ...... _..90c these big combina^ofts. • meat was cooked (rednced by boiling) arms,'Kate Palmer; sentinel, Hattie WRY BE SICK AND WORNOJT? or with sw^et cream. Press into ob­ Steinman,; picket*. Bell Mpillers. A sack of Buckwheat and Flour ' Your Chotee of F" long baking tin and bake an hour, 95c When you can get relief in a short browning the top. Serve cold cut in HOW TO BANKRUfFtHE A .sack of' Bran and Flodr time by seeing H. S. Scott, D. G. VINN THE slices or small squares. Garnish with Chiropractic. All* nervous troubles, celery. leaves. 'XT DOCTORS. ';r^! -$1.95 headaches, etc., treiated. Cah and eea ~A prominent New York physician says, "If it were not for the thin stockings A sack of'Mi,dds and Fiour me. Office in Downey building, op­ The Day Spring .85 Baked Squash. and thin soled shoes worn by woman ..----...-$2.10 posite Ely Park, Hartford, Mick. Pare, steam, mash and season with the doctors would probably be bank­ Hours 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 sftia 7 «• All One Full Year for...... salt and butter. To each i)hit add half rupt." When you contract a cold do not A package of Poultry Feed and 8 p. m. tbe quantity of flne breadcmmbs, a wait for it to ^develop into pneamonia Tonic for jwir poultry. ; One 5c box tablespoonfnlof melted butter, moisten but treat it at once. Chamberlain's Send all Orders to the Day Spring, Hartford. with cream or rich milk, bake one-baif Coagb Remedy is intended especially of matches FREE with each pur­ for coogba and colds, and baa won a honr. Serve from tbe earthe» or gnuii. wide reputation by its cnfea of these chase. Ite easb In wfeieh It wae baked. dia^SMB. liif most etfeetual and is p'eaaant and tafe to take, ^or saie by (Kt UeDijf-Spring's (implete all dealen. Adv. J. F. Nichols IN THSPORET WOUL D OF Giichrjst Makes the All Amer­ ican Team.

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ThousiTind of Monarch Ranges are in use in Ameri- Come in now. Don't delai^. Let us show you the cnn homes, every one givintr the splendid, satisfac- exchrsiveieaturevS of the Monarch, how the Hot factory and saving .service we want you to have Blast Fire Box, Duplex Draft and Air-tight Con­ a* We recoaiiiiend the Monarch t>:> you for the same struction saves the ftiel; how the polished top never reason that w

is a splendid bargain in every way give the same service for almost a lifetime. I Phot© br American Press Association. | In tbe leading selectiona for the MM | Aiuorican team jCaptain GUchriat of! the Annapolis Naral «cademy eleven j Mi Yfluf (iiinl a Wily PlciSie i Mile YBOf Cfliiol i Diy PlMe is .iwarded the place of left *iid. | Hiiji striUin*; offensiTe £ml def«Mtve| Tcork on the line for the l*«Ty elevepii thrnnphout the seas** w« MORTMER & HICKEY, Hartford, Michigan lliijU llOBW. Release of Tinker. Carry Herrmann as i^re^eat ML the Ciacinnati baseball elate hac re- Iwised MaJiasef -loe Tinlieir. He iali^ inatod tliat within a few days thwj orciild b(' .soniethins: additional to say. The news that TliiUer was not to be the manager of tiie Cincinnati team iiy.'vt season came as a gi'eat smrpraee to tile f:ilis«. Or! OCT o'O NN official statement was Siven ont that Tinker was satisfied with conditions and bad signed, t»»8 contvact a.s i)ia,ver and manager., Lat­ er it was learned that the agrecBaeot between Tinl;er and (he officials tbe club bad been a tentatiye one. No indication of the new MATTOFFER li.'is l>een .stiveii by directors oif IAE club, BUT it is intimated that the r<>- lease of Fielder .lones by the Cliicag* .\mer)cans may l>ave some bearins: «« the situation. It is also'believed^ tli84 Tinker is thrduph v^ith the CinciiMwti club, as far as pla.vinK shortstop is cerned. and that ,a deal will soo* be annonnc<^ in which, his successor wM be named. President Horrraann secured Tktker from the Cliicago club at the Nafew- al, league meeting in New York last .Tear- in a trade which Jnvo>Ted eighr player.s. HerrmaDn turned •ver" T» Murphy Mike Mitchell, wh» was tkeat considered - one of tbe best putfioldew in tbe leaffue; Red Corriden. Phetaa. Bert Humphries and Kinsley, I* ck- change Herrmann received the serv­ ices of Tinlcer and Catcher Ciiapmaa and Pitcher LaudermilU,

Outlaws Claim "Heinie." The Kedeial leasrue. the latest eat- The Appmachof Chmtmas law baseball orKanization, Is claiMte^; Zimmerman of the Cubs, One ef *• new leasue magnates says: "Unless •Ileinie" proves to be a mm who has no regard for an equitaMe contract entered into between biamt^t and thf so called ontla\r leasnev New York team will be a Jon^ tiose ia securtDK him to play with them im 1914. "Zimmerman's pa.st season with tlie should send you here pell-mell to be dressed up for the coming Holidays. We say Chicapo Nationals was very aaaatter factory to himself, fie stated aaaa^r occa.sjons that be would Uke t» gtt Here because we know of no place where you can get more genuine satisfaction than away from there, and when asked Jar his terms he pave them to us. We right at this store. ^ Don't do like you did last year, wait 'till the best things are gone,cepte d Ms proposition and he^is ••w « member of a Federal leasoe te«a. which one I am not at liberty T* s«r •* come in this week and make selections while the assortment is complete. this minute."

Roller Skating Contests. .Ttilian T. Fitzgerald, promoter jteneral manager of the, world's i>ioBshlp.s, to be held March. 1914. awi' Select Gift^ for the Whole ramily Walter Osraun of Detroit. MlcbiieaMh representative of the Westers SkaMiiir, association and holder of many wsaMto- records, will hare fuJI charge sf »e . Father Mother Sister Brdther Mlcbipan .state ehampiotwblp wicee *iri both amateurs and profe««toMile t* »e Woiild appreciate gifts from this • Gifts here for her too. She has Is our best frieiid and we have not Has to "spruce up"^for'Xmas, sure, and here isi a^list_of_things he held at the Wayne roller rink. Btmm. list perhaps: to have: forgotten her. She, of course, does prior to the l>jf? meet. may need. ' " Bach state throushmit tfce IMM A Fine Overcoat. .: /Shoes not want fleece lined shoes or buckle A Fine Swit and Overcoat. States will have sectlo««l «r , Shirts, Collars, Ties and Gloves. Fur Cap, Fur Mittens. Rubbers overshoes like grandmother. For her •hampionship races to wee* ««t ' Cuff Links and Scarf Pins. ••'^^^ real stars to qualify f»r the w^altoi Overshoes Swea^ter Coat, Wool Socks, we recommend "Baby Doll" Shoes. Fancy Sets o^' Silk H'kfs MEET. These meets will be swnotlir*a< and ky th^ Western Skatini; —wcetottfi Sheep Pelt Work .Jacket. Many otber styles too, made to suit , and Ties to match.J and several valuable prtees w House-slippers, J ust a look ill our windows will Fine Shoes, Slippei-s, etc. the most exquisit taste or f ancjy. She als will be given to winners. A fine line to select from. s uggest many other articles; of inter­ In fact almost anything of alp- will also be pleased with a pair of est to orother. Eemember him when Favors World^s Series. parel to lit hira I'l otn cap to socks. liook in our' windows. Indian MoceasiHS for bedrcxim wear. you come here, i The American leaRue in its Wieff i nual meeting at ChicaKo voted monsly against the proposal to saMt-' tute a general Interleague series fMrtlta worid'.s series aa now played; dia«Mh ed informally tbe demands of tbe Way* PERRY & 0OWD, Hartford, era' federation and pronounced 9(^v«B•l of them acceptable and appoiattsi a committee to represent It in a si ~ convention to consider revision of rules. Tbe m(;>etlnp disposed of a; Giving Him Av»ay.' becseltfui Creature. For Punitive Purposea. Paradoxical. iThat Woman. IT ahs^wants the last word, ber of routine matters. InclndlDg Be ro8« and made a thoughtfui spewK There* Mrs. Tug^le, Methinks Irve wears •"Thla sleeping oun of doors for In- The people paused to note It, lav spite of; grim fats, re-election of Charles W. Somera.i Right In style; A Blckly 'GRIN valida In no longer an experiment" IbVDeh "he may be a l>Ird. Remarked a man disposed to "peaeh,'*. Kn?/W9 how to .smuggle When woman •wields Ident of the Cleveland club, as rtm "Yet Is is still ai tent-ative reme­ tbe d«uc* a •1 know tils wife. She wrote tt" With a BiMll*. The rolJing-p'i. flli«^« «f akatM. prepideat, ' •' • ^ dy." lABTfORD Bay 8tKP» HARTFOKD, MICH Wedneaday. tJecernber 10. im

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Til!' Storliiiu- qivility. the- rU/h lieauty and the •'liarininu' lU'siuns .ii Iv>l)fi;tsou Gilts win the beartj- ;u)ini III lion of <.>very , mo wlvo receives thera,, My pi'ic's are no higher now than at a.ny other time of the year. Such Men Are Dangerous. ' don't like tbe lookB of bat juror Tn f.K-t, I have nr,\0,v groat reductioiis on many with the big ears and the Ipng polnie* chin," the defendant in the case whiS' tr tides, snoli as 4« pered tc his lawyer. "He has an ugly mug." said the law­ yer; "thafa a fact" "U Isn't altogether his- looks, ^Broache^^ Scarf Pins though," confided the (Client; "he's pay^ ing too blamed close attention to tho testimony." Foimtain Pens HE NEEDED THE MONEY. ladles^ Watch Chains

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I'fhabi" luaunfaeturei s and every piece is stamped and * A'itli (Ir- inakers iiiuiu' which is an assurance oi their By JAMES WHHCOMB RJLEY guai-antie oTquaJity. HEY'S a kind o' feel in the air to me I His Ckistraas Pie:; G.tnieiuand let cs show you a fine selection of T When the Chris'mas times sets in appropriate and lasting Christmas Gifts. That's about as much of a mystery I With Variations Io the Style % Act w'sely by riiaking your selections earlj As ever I've run asi'in. of the Poet^ Per instunce, now, whilse I gain in weitfM while stock is full and,complete. And tfinera! health, 1 swear 4* By CAXLY RYLAND Let me save you money and worry. Fuller Koyne—The easiest way \m They's a goiatftness somers 1 can't quite state— make an enemy of a person is to ^t^,».t.»».1,»i:. .t, ii, ,\, it, ,t.»» » » ^ » VtmA A kind o'feel in the air. blm ten tolUrs. ^ ITTLE Jack Horner sat in a corner I. M. P Cunius—I'd very maefe J Eatinci his Christmas pie. illf« to class you among my enemlaa. They's a feel in the Chris'mas air goes ritfM L ,He put in his thumb and puUed cut a plum To the spot where a man lives at) And said, "Wjiat a good boy am I." DR. HOBSONS'OINTMENT HEALS It gives a feller a appetite-- ITCHY ECZEMA. ' * it ;• ROBERTSON They ain't no doubt about thatt The constantly itching, burning s»- If Edgar Allan Poe Had Written It eation and other disagreable forme of And yit they's somepin—I don't know •wlwt— See Jack Horner in his corner eczema, tetter, salt rheum and fki* With his pie. eruptions, promptly cared by Dr. Hob- That foilers me here and there Where's his ma? Will no one warn bcrt He will die! son'e Eczema Ointment. Geo. W. Fitcli And ha'nts and worries and spare* me not— Witli a thumblet that la «otin« of Mendota, 111. says: "1 purchased, a A kind o' feel in the air. While he's gloating, gloatingr. gloattosi box of Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment. He is fishing for the floating Have had Eczema ever since tbe civil Plum, oh, my! AU his boast of being good. war, have been treated by many doe- They's a feel, as I say, in the air that's jest Careful of his daflx food. tors, none have given the benefit that Twinkles merrily witliiri his saucy eye, one box of Dr. Hobson's Eczema Oint­ As blamed-on sad as sweet. eye, eye. i ment hasi" Every suiferer should try^ In the same ra-sho as I feel the best n- m. \ it We're so poBtive it will heip yoM And am the spry est on my feet Robert Browning Might Have Done It. we guarantee it or money refunded. Pastry's ali or nothing; it is net mere Price, 50c. Pfeiffe Chemical Co. Phil- MONUMENTS They's alius a kind o' sort of a ache dough adelpbia & St Louis. Adv. That 1 <:ain't locate nowhere. Pounded and pulled and puzzled over, sir. For whiteness or for lightnaE»—and tbia She Controls it But it eoirnes with Chris'mas, and no niistake- pie Was of the Tery stuff o' life, sir. don't believe in equal suSracik, Ws will appreciate Hartford trade in our hne, and A kind o' feel in the air. Nflne of your blundering bits of wosfk, but I am opposed to a woman's eontroUtas Inflnltely eatable. Well. Homei- sat there • voto." will try to deserve it, Ruminating. 'Twas Christmas, mmiiiat- ing iUm<", "That's right By the way, way Is it the racket the children raise? Tou say, and you are right, sir, woren't you at the polls the otinr day? Didn't you want to support GiTB U8 a ciftll or drop ua » card and we will cail Why, no!—God bless 'em. no! liazlly alive and open mouthed be sat, Feeling the pastry "i^ora the 1st of Septensber until hand with the right baud elono behind Bwt !»• s«t know how to get at you. one." For sale by all dealers. KAdK Ghrlstmas I never spend a dime." he pis. the cisBabony. At tbe w«rd:"an«!}, Bo Bits. slecpiLr cossldering the pose of explained to his eompanion. "Every given by the boatess, tbe «aejMiberTy bin bead, his puffed out IStps, tustray* time I get one I keep it separate from skoald be snapped with the Aist fln- Ing his gluttony. I)!ratyjiiiYUia^Hiitil.nil my other change, and when I get home zer of tbe right hand at tlm target l>r«sently a fine smile coiocs on to his I deposit my dimea in one of these face. He lungea into the pis with The game shall be contiaaed until eacb Arm thumb. Its crust yields. savings banks that don't open nntil player has sbot away all of bis cran­ He possesses himself of its riohnesa. Insviflce What Comesint o Your they contain $10. I am one of a berries. Tbe score la eountod thus: Oh, young men, I would not have you sit ror Cboo, van Buren and|BftrH*» very large family addicted to tte Hitting the hostess with a cranberry in a corner consid«ring pie stiifDngs. :Countl«f* Chrlsttnas present habit and scms- Be boldV Tou—whoever you arv-ar* al­ counts one. lowed the eternal purports of a ^s. OBm reliable iusuraace on city ftmA vitia^ tlmes I am obliged to give as man,? as Hittlug grandpa counts two; grand­ (1 loved a certain Christmas pie ardeittiy. property, its rislos being so distributed and sahai thirty or forty sifts. By not spending guarded as to practically insure the lowest c«» ma, three; Uncle Will,- fflur; Uncle and It g^ve me indigestion. my dimes I create a Christmas fnnd Tet out of that I have written this aoog.) to the piolicy holder. KITCHEN^ •^Should be Tom. five, and so on, depending on without really feeling it I have done I,asiics are aJways'promptly edjusted and paHl « «t ' . , this for several years and And It an ex- whom tbe guests and those around tbe Before insuring your property, see tabic aT«. salleat plan."—Philadelphia Record. In the Great William JShakespeare's J. H. STOCUM, Hartford ofhighqual- A cranberry that goes on th& floor is Style. •at of play, but one that falls In any "Sweet pastry, do not scorn me, ck> not and hccnre reliable iusurance at the lowest Why She Shop* Early. person's lap or sticks hi the hair* or gibe "I'm going. to start my Christmas •n a coat or dress can be picked up And frown at me with crusty surliness. •bopping right now and get it oter I know that in youi- flaky deptlis is hid­ and played again. Anybody that bits den ify We aim with," said Mrs. Jones at tbe breakfast anybody else squarely on tbe laose A mammoth plum, which, 'Ods my Mttl* table. eonots fifty to the lucky player's score. life!, "Ah, to aid the poor; tired shopgprt This is a highly diverting game and I'U have-it if I must swing for't" Thus and help tbe movement for early 4*" Jacques, PSYCHOLOGIST to bane it. so, it one that all will enjoy, espedall/ the Who, thereupon, with swashing stab of liveries!" her son remarked in tones of hosteaa.—New York* World, the thumb, ' Keenest psvchic work aniversil. I make commendation, ' Smote through the crispy lid, wblcb erst and unmake furtuneal held tight "Never thought of that" was the Saddening. will be, if you disconcerting reply. "I'm going to buy And with trtumpUant shout "•«?a» bodJ- •MVbaftoakes little Tommy ao sad kins, ! all my presents at Smart & Co.'s, and on this bappy Christrntis day?" asked A good lad II" withdrew tbe sought tat shops like theirs have handsome de­ Posdlck. plum. Geo. N. Babcock trade with us. livery wagons. I want all the neigh­ "His presents aiv all nnbr«iUublo," •t « bors to see the wagons stop at my repUcd Keedick.—Town Topitai. Atfternon Charles Swinburne's Stytob door. Las* year I bought a lot of th^w Here where the world is quiet Registered Live Stock ami things at expensive shops, and not a Here apori Christmas day. parcel waa delivered ontll after dark. Fin d« Siecl* Catastrophe. With, plums and a pie for diet General Sale Auetioneet Tmvt the night preeedlns ChrlstBiaat In a comer sat Homer. CLARK'S Meal Market For all tbe neighbors know they m^tet And Santa far away. No feast was ever sweeter, YOVR^BUSIMESS SOUUitlt lure come from those^ pay by tiM we^ He lacked enoush of gasotlii* No nnger was ever fleeter ttbans tn mmarked wagoan" TSa von bis tn^Umm eMsli. To yank a plum with glee to A mouth that gapes alway. Baagar.UHcb Sb>en6fheii Y^HT System THEW8RLD 11) MIKE m MIR MfflE BEIHIIIL Newark holds the high record for dlv To give your bsir that gJosi; aoti Ini- to Resist jorces in New .Iier.!iey. tre and wavy silky-softness, use Bar* .Tapan employs niani' women on the many Hair JBeauttfier. It takes: away pewspapers in that country. the dnli dead look of the hain ilnitfEe* Cold Weather Diseases Russidn wonfen are numerous among it bright—turns the atringlnesa into * tbe women students of Paris. fliiffiness—overcomes the oily onfors Put yourself in shape, now, to successfully com­ Scutari, in Albania, is to have a nww and leaves a sweet, true-rose fraganee bauk with a capital of $l,OOOiOOQ. —makes tbe hair easier to put up neat­ bat and keep from having colds, grippe, bronchitis, Tbe educatioaal buildings Id the Unit­ ly and easier to keep in place. It is ed States are valued at $225,000,000. just exactly what it is named—a hair pneumonia, catarrh, typhoid fever, rheumatism, etc. Argentina has establisheil an experi­ beaatifier, and whether your hair ia Get well and strong. See to it that your blood and ment station for the cultivation of tea. ugly now orbeantifai. it will improve It is figured that EagUsbmen pay its appearance. You'll be proud of and nerves—your entire system—are in perfect condition. golf caddies $12,000,000 a year for their delighted with the results, or your services. money back. Very easy to apply—sim­ Every day in the year there are eat­ ply sprinkle a little on your hair eaeh en in New York city 342,405 bushels of time before brushing it. Contains no potatoes. oil: will not change color of hair, nor Th« homes of this country reQuire darken gray hair. .iboiit $230,887,000 worth of furniture each year. To keep hair and scalp dandruff-fnsC I'ittsbnrph's insane asylum diverts and clean, use Harmony Shampoo. This inmates by moving picture exbibltions pure liquid shampoo gives an instan- at intervals. taneoas rich laiber tbat immediately The wajjes of the; chauffeurs of the penetrates to every part of hair and United States total more than those of scalp, insuring quick, thorough eleano- selioolteticliers. ing. Washed off just as quickly, the A new raetal feneepost spreads as it entire operation takes only a few mo­ Ol ivc onturs the j;rouud lind effectually an- ments. Can't barm the hair; leaves no cliors itself (ii-mly in tlie groHud. harshness or stickiness-^just a sweet .New Zealand exported over 2S2.- cieaiiness. ;500.0t)0 pouiidK of frozen imitton, lauiR Both preparations come in odd-sh aped and l)eef in thp year ended .Tune 3t). Is designed to prevent as well as to relieve disease, whether very ornamental bottles, with sprinkler Cai)tnin Jlills of the steamship Pbil- tope. Harmony Hair Beautifier, $1.00l caused by cold Vfeather, overwork or worr>^ Vaccination ndelpliia has made W7 OCEAN voyages prevents smallpox; inoculation with antitoxin prevents and traveled 2,000,000 miles since 1875. Harmony Shampoo, i50c. Both guaran­ teed to satisfy yoa in every way, or diphtheria. Rexall Olive Oil Ernulsion strengthens the (."onibs CO be sewed tu women's bats to keep THEM in place M'itbout the useyou r money back. Sold in tn is com­ body to resist the growth off disease germs in the blood, and of pins liave been patented in England. munity only at our store—The Keixall thus fortifies the system £tnd puts it into a proper healthy As a resuU of a dispute at a meeting Store— one of the more than 7,000 lead­ condition to resist disease in eoniiectiou with the election cam- ing drug stores of the United States, pai.un in Italy two women fought a Canada ana Great Britain, which own Everjr person not in pet feet healtii has incipient g-erms dael. the big Harmony laboratories in Boston, of some distressing ailment in his or her system. Tlie caiidy bill of tbe American giv! where ihe many celebrated Harmony You who are weak and run-down, from whatever is .S1:M.000,«)0. .$10,000,000 more than Perfumes and Toilet Freparstionsi are tlje cost of the nation's paint and var­ made.—EngJe & Woolsey, Harford, cause— V nish. ^chigan. Adv. You who are apparently well now, but whom past lingland's minister to Franco receives tlip lai.tjhest .salary of her foreign repre-, experience has taught are liable to catch cold easily and A Mistaken Term. siMitafives. The ambassador to the "*rhe lawyer who asked me so many suffer from the various other effects of cold weatlier — United States is ueslt. question was very rude in his man- Take home a bottle of Rexall Olive Oil EmKSslon War in the BalUaiis closed tbe Darda- ner. , , ' today and use it as a means to get mell and keep well nelle-s, whicli stopped the export of "He's noted for bis roughness." Hussian wheat, injuring Naples' maca- "But they told nae this case was roui tr;ule. being tried in a civil court." ' The richest and .probably the largest iron ore mine in the world, which is in Lapland, is bc^iug equipped with elec­ Dr.Klng's New LifePlils The Kypophosphites it contains are recommended by leading physi­ trical machinery. cians everywhere as extremely valuable in all cases of debility and Tlie Yorkshire (England) village of T^Q best in the world. { v/eakness. The pure Olive Oil is; one of the most nutritious and most- Ivettlewell, which, was only recently easily-digested foods knoAvn to science. It helps to rebuild wasting furnished with electric light, is yet "FABBED-OUF WDMER tissues aiid restore health and strength in convalescence and without telephones. in all conditions of feebleness, debility, wasting, einatiation, Itailroad emijankinents in China are malnutrition, and particularly in throat and rung afifectioiis. protected from Hooas by piantiug them j ^-^^ jj^j .j^jg j^^^^^ It is equally suitable for the child, the adult and the aged. It with a peculiar native grass with tena- *^ CONTAINS NO ALCOHOL OR DANGEROUS or HABIL-FOTMING DRUGS. cious roots to resist erosion. Overworked, run down, "fagged out" It is X'ery pleasant to take. A motor driven; plOw of English in- women who feel as though they could Enough for fulltwo weeks'' treatment, $1.00. voutiou automatically guides itself over tardly drag about, should profit by Sold only at The Rexall Stcfes —the World's Grpntest Drug a lieUl after it has plowed the first fai'- Mrs. Brill's experience. Stores — and always v.dth a full guarantee of saSisfacticn,, ri)w under the direction of a humau She says: "I was in a very weak, or your money bad;. " mind. run-down condition. Life was not One of the prthcipal byproducts OF worth living, I could not sleep, was Sold M THIS EAMVXANILY ANLJ at the national forests of Japan is fur- very nervous, stomach bad, and waa iii.'ilied by mu.shrooins. which have not able to work. yielded iu one year a revenue of $1.- "I consulted with one or two phy­ OOD.OOO. sicians, without benefit. 1 read of A French bicyclio vider is the inveutoi Vinol helping some one in a similar of a uiiiu power street sweeper, cou- condition so I began to take it, and It sistiug of a tricycle with a revolving simply did wonders for me. I gained. brush mounted between the rear In weight and I am now In. better M-heels, health and stronger than »ver. I can Japan has erected a monument over not find words enough to praise ENGLE & WOOLSEY the grave of the scientiait who nearly j ytnol."—^Mrs. W. H. Brill, Racine, Wis. HARTFORD, MICHIGAN two centuries ago introduced the sweet Thousands of women end men who potato into the empire for general cul­ were formerly weak and sickly ow» Means ''Kmg ot AU tivation, i . • their present rngged h«alth to tho Throughout this world one-fouvtb of wonderful strength-crating effects ot all ehiSdren die before six years of age. TiaoL We guarajitee Vinol to bnihl LOGICAL CONCLUSION. one-hall . before they are sixteen and you up and make you strong. If It RRITATING COUGHS. MBBE'S WURNINB only one person iii each 100 lives to the does not we give back your money. age of sixty-five; Engle & Woolsey, Drnggists, Hart­ Mining in thei United States is a gi­ ford. Michigan DISTRESSING, DEPRESSING COLDS. Hartford People Must Recognize gantic industry, second only to agri- Stirely and quiclcly j'iold to Dr. Eiu^'a and Heed It. cuitnre. employing directly more than New Discovery. J t soothes tlio inilamed and Kidney ills come mysteriousty. 1,K)0.000 men aiid having a yearly out­ irritated bronchial tnlies* stops the cough, ia But nature generally warns you. put of $2,000,000,000. In Ceylon experiuieuts have sbOAvn nCAHH many cases, instantly loosens the cold and Notice the ku ney secretions. aids expectoration. Don't be annoyed and that it is more economical to dry tea See if the color ip anhealthy-— ; | leaves by t^leetl'icity than by the old eiiiler from coughs/and colds. Take Dr. If there are settlings and sediment, j King's New Discovery and be cured.'"' uietliud. and extensive plants have y Passages frequent, pcanty, painfull. ; been erected foi' that purpose. It will effectively relieve all curable ''OM-jng to a severe cough and lung It's time to fear ssrious kidney trou-l tro'nbie I could not work at all for several Violet li.glit is being u.=!etl iu France •forms of catarrhal ills, bronchitis and cold ble. . for testing precious geuis. especially in the head or money refunded. months," writes ].o\Yis. Charablin, of Man­ It's time ID use Doon'a Kidney Pills. ' rubies, as by its use tlu* more valua­ There is notliing just like Hyornei, Or just as good, or that gives such quick and chester, Ohio. :"TwQ. of the best doctors ble Burmese stjiru's eau be distin.guis.h- could not help mo. My'weight ran do-wn. to Doan's have dene great work in Hart-! sure relief at a small cost—you breathe it ford.- c(i from the .Siamese ones of less —no stomach dosing. Complete outfit $1. , 115 pounds. Dr. King's,,. New Discovery wortli. Frank Curtis, carpenter, Maple St., | Try Hyomei at once and see how qtiickly cured me, and I now weigh 160 pounds." A new picture molding is stamped it heals soothes and purifies the irritated ALCOIWt. CCKT. Hartford, Mfeb., ssys: ''Tbe action of j membrane of the breathing organs. tlOKllIS PC8JTISD CHLOBOTOBII "I am an old lover of your most valu­ from sheet metal and is intended to be TEB FLUID OCNCE. my kidneys was irregular and the kid-i M»OT«£«HU«OU WCtKKtllTl able • Godsend to suircring humanity—^Dr. nailed to a w-all before the plaster is G. T. CHAMBEKLIN. > King's New Discovery," — writes Jennie ney secretions were filled witb sedi- applied, the INTTER helping; to support Fleming, New Dover, Gliio, "for it ctired me ment. Ther6 we^e sharp pains tbrbugh he.'ivy weights which may be bung of a dreadful cougli of three years' standing. the small of my back. It hurt voe to upon it. straighten after atooping. I was rest­ The annua! death rate per 1,(X>0 iji It was so bad tliat I would* cough until I "Beware, niy son, ol loose methods. the canal zone, including both em­ •would be speechless, but, for the quick relief less at night and mornings felt tired. Do yoo know how tUey generally ployees and civil population, for a re­ of your wonderful remedy gave me, it's I used different medicines. Out nothing end?". ff helped me until I used Doan's Kidney cent month was 19.60. The total for worth more than all the remedies I ever used "No, sir; Bow?" 1907 was 33.fi7; In the preceding year, rHRDAT, CHEST. Pill's, procured at Cbanaberlln's Orug "In Ugtit places." before." 1906, it was as high as 43.32. Thousands have been helped'in the same Store. They guve me complete relief from the Jpain and made my kidneys Trai-elers may now go from Tokyo way, by Dr. King's New Discovery. It is For Breakfast. to Peking in eighty-five hours. This not; a new medicine, but one that has been: normal." Canes little what ' ! route is through Seoul and Mukden. ' For sale by all dealers. Price 50c. His neterhbor EATA. used effectively mpr^ than forty-three years Just BO- he gets Trains run twice a week. The popu­ for the cure of coughs and colda. our drng- Foster*MilbutnCcBuffalo, New York, V A "atach 0' wheats.' lar route heretofore has been by sea gist will refund your money if Dr. Sing's sole agents for the United States. from Kobe and requires 144 hoars. Remenlber the nama-< Doan's—-and The readers of this paperTwill be Such beneficial results bave been at­ New Discovery does not help JOVL Stwrfe plesised to learn that there is at least taking right NOW. Sold by take no other. tained by sufferers from some dlnease^ one dmaded disease th*t science has by spending several hours a day in aif bCien atilM to core in al) its staKes, and Accortttng to the Agreement. saturated with radium emanatioinB that G. T. CHAMBERLIN 'Xook here," said BUtbera angrily, tbat is Catarrb.^ Ball's Catarrh Cure Al inptilt ^SltM is the only postive cure now known to a sanatorium for giyinj^ such treat­ "you sold this car to me last week, the me^ieal fraternity. Catarrh being ment has been established at; Vienna. E. W. EHLER guaranteeing tbat it waa odorless, and because it. concerns the HEALTH «f 8 constitotional disease, requires a con- The enthusiasm coBceming fox farm­ sow it smells like a benzine trust." every member of your family. Can atUutioual trearment. Hi'll's Catarrh ing la dying out in northern Canada, iminy "That lan^t the car you smell," said you afford to mn the risk of f-mplayinK; Core is taken internally, acting directly owing to the fact that ^ price of the agent, 'if s the gaai^e.'''-aai<' open tbe biood and mocoas sufaees. of foxes has deceased nearly 50 per cent Inexpeiisnced plumbare? attractive par's Weekly. the system, thereby destroying be foon J dstltot] of the disease, and giving the since last summer and that hundreds OUK KNOWLEOGE OP THE BUSl^ • I Plain and OmamenUd piibttent strength by building up tbe of foxes held in captivity hav» died CONSTIPATION POISONS YOU. eonstitntion and assisting nature in do> from unknown cattSes. NESS ing its work The proprieton|,have so , l»o not eontinne to suffer witli Iieart- If yoa are cocitipatiM. yonr entire For resisting attack by airsUp a bul­ s m guarantee tbat work dona by vm tnurn, dizziness, after dinner distress, Sign Itelnfing inoeh faith in its curat.rve powers that system is pcisened by tbe wast mater thiey offer One Hundred Oollais for any let invented In Germany has wings will be inrtaUed in tiie best s^tanr kMdache, biliousness, pain is the bowels Cottage, Sootb Center St. kept in tbe body—seriptis results often tbat tear botes in the gas envelope. #r sour and gsssy stomach. Get relief ease that it failato cure. Send for list manner. Remendwr, our jnlMs m jollow. Use Dr. Kie«8's New Life These wlii^ also have such a reterd- it once—buy today—a 50c box of Mi- of testiroonints. nst laaie than often aakad. fur iafSffior Fills and ycuwiU soon gat rid of «on- Address F.J.Ghienmy A;Co., Toledo. Ing effect t!hi|t a frlctlondevlce!a made «-Ba Tablets. They quickly and surely work.' t- on^ indigestion and stoma«lt distres»- Mtipation, Ivwdae&e and otfer tinolMca. Okifl^ Sola by all d(agsl*ta, 75e. to ii^lte ^yiinlnate carded l|i tbe Iml. Tafce BaU'e VtoUy nils for eoasti- let. thus setting fire to thie gas. m money ipfbuded. ^ by & T. QuMribwUn. HA^AAD G. T. CHAMBBRLII« 'Adv.. c mjmmr

i I 4- Bi/y CHRISTMAS WANTS HERE Are Only Thirteen More Days of Shopping

Diamond Rings and Solid A new line of White Metal Silverware, China, Pottery Gold Pendant^ set with Pearls, Clocks, SUver Inlaid. The Gut Glass-^-all good Patterns Rubies and Cameos. first to he shown in town. and late designs.

Women's and Misses' Chains A fine Une of Coat Chains Brooches, LaVoiliers, Lockets Fobs, Stick Pins, Cuff Links Rings and many other dainty Tie Clasps. All good pattems things. and guaranteed. Come and look All ENGRAYING [NGERSOLL Watches from our over ^ $1.00 and up, also, Hamp­ done FREE that jour den, Illinois, South Bend for you m ladies and gentlemen at all comes from my choice. prices. store. *5 I J. Leo Clement Jeweler Hartfoi'd Michigan 5*

3iart, Ochaffner & SHarx and Clothcraft

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You can't enjoy the Holidays thoroug'hly with­ out new clothes. You can't enjoy your clothes properly unless you know they are g'ood—that they are everything you bought them for. There is just one way—get a Hart, SchaflFer & Marx or Clothcraft garment.

HATS TRAVELING BAGS SHIRTS Austria, Velour AND CASES Eagle Plaited .. .1.50 and 2.00 Negligee...-;50, .75,1.00 and Imported - - - $3.50 Calfskin Tiper Special Hog Skin 1.50. Derby $3.00 Sealskin Others...... 50and. .75 Pebbled Calf Famous Eagle Brand loom X'^f^!'^.- $2.50 Leatherette ito wearer. Others.. 1.00 and 2 50 UMBRELLAS CAPS $11.00 3.00 and down to.1.00 English Golfs .2.50, 200 and down to 1.50,1.25,1.00, 75, .50 SWEATER COATS 7,50 and down to ------. -50c ^"oaps $3.00 Boys 50c NIGHT ROBBS to-. oLovEs-nimiNs 75c and 4.25—Auto Colkr BUCK: Fur ||f| 54 inches longj Lined M-UU Popular 50c Articles SHOES Mocha Fleece Lined, .50,1.00, Scarfs, Hosiery and Suspen­ 1.25 and 1.50, WalkO'ver.. .3.50 and 4.00; ders. Extremely large line to H. & P. and Perrin's Dress 4 50 and-• 15.00 Iselect from of the newest crea- Gloves 1.00, !t.25,1.50 and JRomeo SUp- jtions in silks, in Christinas 2.00. I pers $1.50 boxes, most styles 50c

Don't forfeit the Special Prices quoted last week on Overcoats ^nd Suits lor men, young men and boys. M. O. Oppenheim