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Ripids Pnblio Libury f ' ' ' : ' y cvfton Librai A' U 10 1-2 Paget THE LOWELL LEDGER. 0a Column* INDEPENDENT BUT NOT NEUTRAL. VOL. XV, NO. 43. LOWELL, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY. MARCH 19, 1908. BE8TADV. MEDIUM A BUSY DAY IN THE LOWELL WHEAT .1ARKET. osesoooo*# 15 Cents a Day RAISE YOUR
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and my foster father is still a fugitive. warning at the inn of Guagno. I hop# LOVES HER. VILLAGE OFFICERS OF It will be best that Edwin aud I lake you got it." him out of Corsica entirely. I have "Where did they take my wife?" Evelyn Thaw Begins Suit to Annul IHE LOWELL LEDGER LOWELL, MICH. SERIAL LOWELL, ALLCHIOAN. given orders to my servants—make "That I shall not tell you—at least, Marriage to Harry. this place your home as long as you not without a bribe. Shall I have a D. G. I^ook, President. STORY "Oh. I love her, 1 love her, and I Established In m'.. by I'. M. JUll.NSON, T. A. Mnrphy, Clerk. like." She has already stepped out farewell kiss for tho information?" Kdltor and i'rop. cannot give her up." moaned Harry Karl A Thomas. Treasurer. upon the porch. "Never!" Thaw when notilied hy his counsel in UJ.A M. .Inil NSON, Local and Society "You had better see Enid lirst," re- "Oh, Burton, don't kill mol" she Matteawan that his wife Evelyn has Editress. R. E. Springett, Attorney. marks Hurton, following her. gasps, for Barnes' hand, in his agony begun proceedings in the supreme . K. C'l fd', Foreman Advertising and Job F. J. McMahon, Supt. Lighting ana "Xo. I think not. Your interview and rage, is nearly on her white throat. court of New York to have her mar- I'rintini; Departineuts. Power Plant. should be before mine and 1 haven't "Pish, you are not, worth it." riage annulled, on the ground that he J. B. Yeiter, Assessor. time. The drive to Hastia is so long." TJncompromisingly he tears himself was insane at the tinie of their wed- Oflice in K'opf IJha-k, East Side. Dr. O. C. McDannell, Health Officer. Barnes hurriedly puts her into the from 'her and commands: "Tell me ding. < »pen from 7 a. m. to5:30 p. m. Merritt Savies, M"*" hall aud Street vehicle. "May you be happy as I am," where I will find her now; toll me so "1 know she won't do 11 if I can Commissioner. Trustees—R. Van Dyke, J. A. Mai- Mr. Barnes, she calls to him, and the young Cor- that I can go b^ck to her and dare to only have a talk with her," Thaw said. Jill/cr.K' Phones ; No. m "I'll forgive everything, and when I tern, H. A. Peckham, C. Guy Perry, sican wife is driven rapidly down the kiss my wife's lips, knowing that I am get out we will go away together and W eldon Smith, W. S. Winegar. great avenue of chestnut trees, To- true to her. Think—think what you be happy." TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. American masso being, apparently, also eager once were when your lather and moth- It took Lawyer Peahody several Christopher Bergin, Supervisor. to leave the gendarmes that have hunt- er in Ohio loved you and believed in hours to convince Thaw that it was C. G. Stone, Clerk. Br ed him over the mountains. their little girl. By heaven. 1 know true. He was told that his mother M. N. Henry, Treasurer. Archibald Clavering Gooter there is good in you, Sally—only lot it favored the suit. Detroit ilcadpariers James McPherson, Highway Com- CHAPTER XV. come out, just this time," he entreats. Mr. O'Reilly. Evelyn's attorney, FOR missioner. A Sequel to A Little Surprise for Mr. Barnes: "Just tell me where I can find my dar- says: "Legally speaking Harry Thaw LOWELL BOARD OF TRADE. The American springs up tlie steps ling, so that T can rescue her in time, is dead, so it. is necessary to have for MiCBIGAN PEOPLE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. Mr. Barnes of New York into the house again, and rapidly as- for you know these are villains who a defendant his n xt of kin. The moth- W. A. Watts, President. er will not try M make any trouble cending the stairway to the second have stolen her from me." F. T. King. Vice-President. & for us. She i.s very kiinily disposed floor, sees a very faint gleam of light A being of impulse, I.n P.elle Black- H. A. Peckham, Secretary. toward our ease, and is sympathotie K. VanDyke. Treasurer. Author cf "Mr. Barnes of New York," shining under the doorway of the great wood wrings her hands, her head with the altiiaile young ilrs. Thaw 4,Mr. Potter of Texas," guest chamber in the front of the old droops and she sobs: "Then, Burton, O. C. McDannell, A. W. Weekes, D. has taken. We do not believe that, we G. Look. 'That Frenchman,*' Etc. Corsicau mansion. I'll forgive you and toll you. There is j will experience any difUculty in pro- STANDING COP/IMITTEES. He knocks almost reverently and a a little good in me—I'll toll you all 1 curing a decision in our favor. Market—H. J. Coons, Chairman. faint, sweet voice answers timidly: know of your bride, whieh is very "Nothing has been done in regard to Copy rijtfci. WOT. Uodd Mead & Co., N. Y. New Industries—W. E. Marsh, Chair "Come in." little. T think the road they took her a settlement." said .Mr. O'ltoilly. "The man. SYNOPSIS. His hear! lighted by hojK- and love, was north of the path that wo fol- reported ligures—a lump sum (if $50.- Conventions—S. P. Hicks. Chairman. his whole form trembling with anx- lowed. But where Enid is. I know 00O, and an annual allowance of $1.",- Village improvements—Rev. R. H. GOn—are all gue:-swork." Riuion If. Primes, .•«, >v< altliy Americnn iety to take his bride within his arms, not." Bready, Chairman. imnn • Corsica, ivsouc-s tlu- yomm Kiik- Mrs. Thaw is prepared to testify in the thought that she is his and saft "Then Good Roads—11. Xnsh, Chairman. ,jjh liwitonant. K
To Get our SikstrlpliM list RfSy for 1 • (wveriMHt lUKCtlM. Ledger subscribers will liear In Our (Ulndows mind that beginning April 1, the new pve p plaied to do post oflice ruling goes Into effect re- quiring publishers to bring their sub- scription list** up to daft', or In other words, cut from their lists all suli- this week are an index to eorreet serlbers more than one year In irrears. The date In the label on any Paperiog? clothes buying. Either label you your paper shows to where vour sub crlption is paid. Fully 85 per cent Well by far the most partioular part of all your may choose, Hart Schaffnor A •four subscribers are already paid up and we have every reason to lir- plans !s to make sure that the ri^fht paper "foes on the Marx or Clothcraft, carries with Ileve that the remaltilng 15 per cent will pay up during the next two walls. it a tact that the garment i.s nothing weeks and fall Into Hue with the rest. Well you can be sure—without the least possibility We do not wish to cut a single but wool. name from list neither do we wish to of making a mistake. Do you ask how? Why, hy let- turn your name over io the post ting W. S. Winegar supply you. These clothes are rightly tail- oflice department as a delinquent. We are sure tl'at when you give the Step in some of these days and let us show you what ored. Workmanship that you'll matter a second thought you will look at It right aud so do the right this year's styles are like and how little money it will appreciate afterward because they thing. lake to furnish your need. will retain their shape and appear- Yours for business, ance to your satislaction. Their COUNCIL thin edges, close fitting collar PROCEEDINGS aud a front that will not break make W. S. Winogar. for them a genteel appearance that is lasting. Regular Meeting of the Common Council of the village of Lowell held In the Council rooms on Monday eve- H. S. and M. Clothes ning Mar. 10, 'OS. Meeting called to order at 7:1»0 p. $18 and $20. Clothcraft m. by President Look. Clothcraft Present Trustees Bergin, Mattern, Clothes $10 to $20. McQueen. Peckham, Smith and Winegar. Minutes of preceedlng meeting read FENCING aud approved. The Treasurer's report of taxes collected In 1907 and on motion by that is Fence, the best fence made to-day, Thorough- Jos«pr. Trustee Bi rglu wasai cepted, adoj.'t-d fl. C. Coons ana placed ou file. Yeas 0. ly Galvanised, Strong* and Durable is the American Street Commlsloner's report for the week ending Mar. 7 was received fence. No better fence manufactured. Note prices and placed on tile. Trustee Smith excused. Cash on Delivery. Ou motion by Trustee Winegar the following bills were allowed. Yeas 0 8 no. 11 wires() top and bottom 32 in high 12 stays 25c rd THIS Is an age of reading and lec- A SLOT machine for the vending of UBNRRAL FUND. tures. Opportunities forculture are postage stamps Is tu be tried In the .Ino. 1). Kelly & Sons $ :• 00 8 no. 11 45 28c so many and so within the reach of Xew York post ottice. The idea Is Lowell Journal 7 75 41 30c From Our Point all, that their neglect Is the excep- good, if it works. Much time In Hydrant Uentuls 150 00 " 10 no. 11 T. A. Murphy 4 00 tion. Occasional examples of was- wasted waiting for stamps while it 44 W. s. Winegar 2 1X1 10 no. 11 47 5lc of View ted opportunities and consequent be- mail Is being distributed. .1. A. Mattern 2 00 4 * 44 44 44 4<) 33c nighted states of mind would be S. B. Knapp 2 00 11 no. 11 amusing If not so painful. Who, for 1). G. Look 5 00 44 40c 44 D. (J. Look 2 00 10 no. 11 47 Instance, has not heard of Bryan's IF THI: women uf Lowell really Youngest Business Plan. H. A. Peckham 2 00 great sermon, "The Prince of Peace?" We also carry extra strong Poultry fence made of want to do sometblnj!: for their home Weldon Smith * 2 00 And yet, In Maryland not long ago E. 1). McQueen 2 00 14 no. 12 wires 52 in hi^fh 43c rd. IS no. 12 wires 58 town, we can show them a method a farmer said: Karl Hunter 0 10 i hat will do more for Itn commercial in. high 48c rd. at welfare than any other possibly can. "Mr. Bryan. 1 came twenty miles |1W FS5 to hear you talk, 1 heard you was STBBBT FUND. v no matter how expensive, and It will jroln' to speak on "The Price of Geo. W. House | 1 45 rout not the sacrirue of a single Edelmann s Hardware Peas," and you never said a word McCarty Bros 3 52 ptMiny. Here It Is: Form a Loyalty about the price of anything." Scott Hardware Co 5 26 in Lowell club, with Itn members Instances more local but not conduc- Lowell, Mich. pledged to do their trading at home, m 2:1 ive to local pride might be cited of LIGHT AND POWBK FUND. to make a bon lire of Sears-Roebuck, Ignorance as blissful and ot obtuse* Freight |25 00 Montgomery Ward and Larkin Soap ness as Intense. Owl-like silence Is Thos. Morris 5 00 catalogs and stand by the men who the only salvation for such who Scott Hardware Co 0 85 Weldon Smith 1 80 .'ire building local factorlen, paying would maintain a decent reputation M. B. Austin & Co 14 wages to local laborers who rent r for common Intelligence; but like the Scott Hardware Co ;I2 70 Lowell housen, who nnpport our one who asked a friend If she had There's a Reason Hi hoola and churches, build our slde- "ICver read any of Knoch Arden's |88 74 walkt) and bridges and malutaln works?" they are bound to plunge. On motion by Trustee Peckham our highways. Particularly Is this the Treasurer's bond was fixed at Never sacrifice Quality for Price —It's a ti ied and duty of loyalty Incumbent upon 910,000.00. Yeas 0. WK AKK advised that Huntley On motion by Trustee Bergin true business safeguard. Moral: Buy New Century wives and families of business men. {ussell will not be a candidate for Trustee Peckham was chosen Pres- As one who has repeatedly canvassed e-electlon to the state senate and ident pro-tem. "The Flour the best Cooks use" and prosper. his district for Board of Trade mem- On motion by Trustee Winegar, that friends from outside are urging Council adjourned. bership we know beyond cavil how A. W. Weekes to enter the race T. A. XUBPHT, Olsrk damaging the bad example Is and again. M r. Weekes Is certainly well how It nullities all efforts to Increase Phone 169 Lowell Feed Store qualified by ample experience and DON M. SMITH FIFTY OLL> XKWSPAPKHS 5C loyalty sentiment, if the hardware has always been loyal to his district, or shelves, carpets, etc., Lrimibr Don M. Smith, representative and man's wife pays car fare to buy dresses lis defeat for re-nomlnallon four and cloaks at Grand Kaplds, what business manager of the shoe store -ears ago was solely due to the over of Phln Smith, his father, is the does she expect of the dry goods ontidence of his friends and their youngest business man In town. man's family? 1'ass it all along the allure to attend the primary elec- Mr. Smith has lieen In business In Lowell since the summerol'ltfor*. hav- line—tit for tat. you tickle me and tion. If he should decide to stand I'll tickle you. That's the way It ing purchased the store of D. F. or the nomination, Mr. Weekes will Butts at that time. He Is agood works. Trees and Mowers and civic lave no more loyal friend than TMK advertiser, carries au up to-date, se- IruprovementH are all right but the LEDUBK. lect stock aud does a good business. life blood of a community is its com- W. Doerlng, salesman, speaks both pnn R. COL LA Kuglish and Uermau. mercial interests; and other things TUK LRHGEH editor has a letter, -- WAYS SOMETHING NEW pale Into insignificance in compar- rom the advertising manager of > VU til ison. Here is a real, live work, a re- Success Magazine regarding the ad- INPOKTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 3 form that means much iu better- vertising of a plunderer of the poor, M. N. Henry desires to announce incut, commercially, socially and ma- that was kicked out of these columns to the readers of THE LOWEU. LED- lerlally to every man, woman and several years ago but has since been OEH that he has secured the agency for Parisian Sage, the marvelous child in Lowell. The Loyalty to running In many Journals, which dandruff cure und delightful hair Springwar Luwell club-motto: The (iolden assume an air of superior virtue be- dressing. liule. Uood women of Lowell, It's ause they do not run patent rnedl- UParlslau Sage Is ihe prescrloilon up tu you! lue advertising. We replied that the of Prof. Olroux, the eminent hall Specialist and Dermatologtsi of Spring is on its way with all its beauty and soon a cheer raud In question, after a personal Paris. will lie in every heart welcoming the coat of green and the Tuk Lkuokk is but a local paper, nvestlgatlon by us, could not ad- M. N. Henry Is glad to state that devoted to the Interests of itu tin- vertise In Tuk Lehobk for a hundred Parisian Sage Is a rigidly guaran- teed hair restorer. warmer days. mediate section. It Is supposed to dollars an Inch. be but an eight-page sheet, and from It cures dandruff In two weeks by Thecomitig of spring means the wearing of lighter killing the dandruff mlcrolies; It an economical standpoint for a dol- Too much power In the expendi- stops falling hair It cures all scalp clothing and now that our stock is here we invite you call and lar weekly should lie so maintained. ture of Maccabee money by Great diseases or money back. I 'or a number of years, however, ton Commander boynton Is freely It Is a most pleasant hair dressing, make a selection and by so doing you can have that new waist pages have almost constantly been especially for ladles, as It makes the charged. Many years as a "boss** hair soft und lustrous. The price Is or suit finished when the warm days arrive. We have already required; aud even then our wlUlng- may have made the old man reckless; only 50 cents a bottle at M. N. Henry's ness to accomodate the public has and at auy rate If the office li agood or by mall all charges prepaid from opened up some of the daintiest and most beautiful wash goods cost us dearly for supplemental thing lie has certainly had his full Hlroux Mfg. Co., Buffalo. N. Y. vou ever saw. Not a bit high-priced either: say from 5c a yd. pageti, meaning more expeuiie for share. I iOcal lodges lu selecting i..vpe#ettlng, more press work and delegates to tlie county conven- LOWELL WEEKLY MIKCT REMIT. up. We have the wool dress goods in great variety, all the more outlay for paper. 1'eople seem tion. whlcli will elect representatives Corrected Mar. is. im new weaves and makes and you should be sure and see them. to Imagine sometimes tbat "copy** Wheat 00 lb 9
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THE LOWELLJ LEDGER LOWELL, MICH., MARCH 19, 1908.
Special meeting of National Pro- Dr. White, dentist, 'puone 151. tective Legion next Tuesday evening, Elegant stock of wedding etatlon- March 94. A. A. Hopkins of Allegan ery just received at LEDGER office. will give a lecture on the workings We print them equal to engraving, lurches and the Legion under the new law. All HEARD ABOUT 100 sets. Including invitations or an- memliers requested to be present. nouncements and Inside and outside Societies Lady Maccabees will Initiate a envelopes at a low price. Give us large class Tuesday evening March your work and we won't "give It 24. All members urgently requested away"'Untll you give the word. THK to be preeent. LEUQEK. MTBODifrr. Lowell Lodge F. & A. M. Special Mrs. Phoebe Tate was In Grand -The West Side Benevolence society | uuday lu Lent, March 22. Rapids yesterday. will meet with Mrs. Geo. F. White Tuesday evening, March 24. Third March 26. public worship, and sec- degree. Persian Lawn box paper—50 sheets • in In the series on Charac- flue paper and 50 envelopes only 25c H. J. Taylor was lu Chicago on lltthe Cross, subject: "The L. I'. C. will hold Its annual social at Look's. business yesterday. | Thomas/' Sunday school meeting at home ol Mrs. W. 8. Wine- Miss Edith Charles entertains the gar Tuesday evening March 31. Grand and Flat rivers which 7 p. tn. evening service, and Sewing club at her home this even- threatened a serious tlood'here have mon In the series on the ing. both receded, weather conditions nn Sayings of Jesus on the BELL RINGERS. Mrs Geo. Perkins of Freeport vis- having lieen unusually favorable, Jriect: "Woman, Behold Thy ited Mrs. J. E Tinkler yesterday. and the Grand Is steadily ^falling. 1 Behold Thy Mother," at 8 The Musical Eckardts are among the very best bell ringers that are on Fay Bradlsh Is visiting friends at' The few families who moved from tt^i meditation. their homes on account of the high evening March 20, 7:30 p. m. the road today. They will appear Cedar Springs this week. at the opera house next Monday water are moving back. Some of IT vice and sermon by Rev. Our 1!)08 wall paper Hue ready for the Cutter factory employees are ght, who Is supplying the evening under the auspices of the yourjinspectlon. Henry the Druggist. Ladles' Aid society of the Methodist already at work again and It is ex- | *ulplt. Instead of Kev. J ohn Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson Is.recov- pected that the rest can begin Mon- I who was announced last church. The ad vertlslng will be seen about town this week. It Is well ering from a three weeks' illnefcs. day. Opera house, Monday evening, bell McCormlck, of the Eplsco- worth one's time and money to at- ringers. NOTICE. se of Western Michigan will tend. J'hursday evening, April 9. Mrs. J. I*. Murphy is visiting her Tlie accounts of the estate of Gain tho recent canvass thirty daughter In Grand Kapldf> th!s week. Bangs, bankrupt, will be sold at glstered as members of that Lowell Public Schools. Mrs. S. P. Hicks Iris been spending public auction. For particulars I ind they are accorded a cor- several days with her sister in Grand small bus will be Issued. Those I nation to attend the service, Raplis. who have n#t paid their accounts Sckool Notes Fumiskd by Svperintefl- better arrange them at once. It the Bishop^ at the close of Miss Little of Detroit has come to S. P. Hicks, tru-tee. Ice. fcnt C. J. flirtia. trim for Mrs. F. S. White during the lastor will endeavor to see The eighth grade were Invited to spring season. ion In a personal call, who join the high school last Wednesday Open once more, ready for business. lid Methodist preference dur- Miss Berniece Ecker goes to Bloom- afternoon In witnessing an experi- lugdale today to accept a position Call one and all and see !f 1 have I'eceut canvass, before Easter. something to suit. A good stock to ment by members of the chemsl try as trimmer. COKGRKOATlOIfAL. class. choose from, of household goods also Mrs. M. McMahon Is visiting rela- one .'{-spring wagon, one light buggy Iiltched his tent toward So- Vrhe New England Journal of Edu- tives in Grand Rapids. cation says: "Everywhere manual and harness. H. H. Reed, Second- thetext for next Sunday at John Guillford and fnin!l\ will training extension Is the chief educa- hand store. tf Kregatlonal church. For the move to Ashley, North D tUon. April tional problem." llble class: Doen the apostle first. make goodV" This Is an Im- The junior motto—"Impossible Is Mrs. Mary E Moore of Urand Exciianoe Department. 1; question and when you get UnAmerlcan" has occupied, for the Rapids was in town Friday. past two weeks, a conspicuous place TO RENT—Carter and Hastings J or more answering and ask- The Moore house lias be-n partly on the blackboard having been neat- farms, 240 acres, 1 mile west of Low- Utlons on such a subject you re-roofed. el!. Inquire of J. S. Bergin. mlOp ling au Interesting time. Come ly placed on In class colors. Carnations fresh cut Thursday, lilng service and stay for the Members of junior class spent a F.Mi.M To RKXT—The 1. B. Jones Friday and Saturday iftc per (Jc/. -n. kss. For evening the pastor pleasant evening on Tuesday 'it this place, one mile south of Lowell C. tiny Perry. |n requested tospeak on Jesus* week at the home of Miss Luciie Wil! rent house and land separately to the dylnjr tlilef:""Verily I Watts, one of their number. Miss Minnie Meek is visiting her if desired. Inquire of (i. W. Godfrey. parents at Sparta. K. F. 1). 48. :iw to thee today shalt thou be Through the kindness of Hon. Wm. lie In paradise." The thief's Aiden Smith, the civics class have au Ralph Chase entertained t welve of KOil IIEXT AFTER AIMUL 1-v |: as a whole, what kingdom opportunity of reading and studying his young friends at his home Friday "o; "hied house. Mrs. Mary E.Moore, 5fer to, where did he get his the Congressional Record. evening. im 1 lire of W. C. KuKfin. Iwp lidg** of the kingdom, when An Interesting and Instructive ex- Miss Allle Monks ofSnranac visited TAKK.N UP—Geese. Owner can rant to be remembered? To periment was performed last week friends here Friday and Saturday. have same ' y proving property and /111 be added the Lord's reply by the members of the chemistry Mrs. John Dawson has been ill the pa.ving charges. ('. A. Perry, Lowell. rbole. Where did Jesus say class when they extracted a liberal WANTED-Two men boarders by >f would be and when, and past week. amount of carbon from the carbon week. Inquire of Mrs. N. Ward, Easi ilze this with their burial Mrs. J. Kopf was III last week. dioxide as exhaled from the human .MaJn^St., Lowell. ty? Come and hear this, Mrs. G. W. Ban^s was in Grand r jesday night bible class has lungs. i IU rF ORPHINGTON BOOSTERS Next week Friday afternoon the Uaplds last Wuln. Miay and Thurs- I for SM!»', full blooded. S. I). Norman, truths new and old brought day. It and no one should miss be- question **Resolved that the Intellect i 11. I:.Lowell. Mrs. J. W. Murphy who has been jre. of woman Is superior to that of man" ; IIOKSKS AND BI'iiGiES FOU quite ill with grip is recovering. BlPTllT. will tie debated In the high sal'*. Several horses, work and school; six young ladles taking the F. C. Peppier of Muskegon visited drive, and a number of buggies, new klar services next Sunday alHrmative. and six youug men the Avery E. Field several days last aiiti su-orul hand, for sale at livery ig and evening. After morning negative. week, leaving Monday. j barn .). r. Jones & Co. 4w a special meeting will convene Visitors are Invited to be present ilder the question of pulpit- H. A. Barrett who has b"en serious- ' at 2 o'clock. ly 111 for a number of weeks is some- CASCADE. All members ami friends are Some tine political and historical to be present. Bible shooi at what recovered. 1 Dr. ('I/irk was In the village a few maps have recently been made by ipeclal review for the quarter, Misses Beatrice VanDyke and Helen •lays last week. members of the grammar grades. meeting Thursday evening at Look attended "Strongheart" in 1 Delia viola, daughter of Mr. and . Church clerk. Grand Rapids Saturday. Carnations fresh cut Thursday. .Mrs. V. A. Thompson of S. East Cas- Miss Bernelce Ecker of Grand Kap- Keene M. E. ChttrC. Friday and Saturday, 2.V per dozen. cade, parsed away Monday evening lds spjut Sunday with her parents C/Vtuy Perry. at ten o'clock after several weeks* school at 1:90, church services here. Illness ami much suffering, aged al- Thespeclal munlc announced NOTICE. Miss Winifred Leary fof Freeport most I'I years. Sunday will l»e given later. Ail farmers who wish to grow spent Saturday and Sunday wini her Mrs. K. Ii. Maben is slowly linprov- mee Belley Church. pickles for the Heinz Co., this season parents here. Inu' after a serious 1'lness. call at my otllce opposite the pickle Perrlu McQueen and Vernor Fisher Mrs. I\. J. Stow of (Jrand Kaplds Is next Saturday evening 8 station and sign contracts before attended the matinee "Strongheart" I slowly recovering from a live weeks' standard time. Sermon by May 1st, to Insure prompt ship In Grand Rapids Saturday. Illness. itor. and sfieclal music. ment of seed. Warren Bentley. tf. Mrs. E. 1). McQueen entertains the Mrs K. J. Slater visited relatives eocnrmi. Sunshine club this afternoon. in (irand KapUls Friday and Satur- Those who wish to take advan- Mrs J. E I^eeentertained the Sun- day. second annual bancinet of the tage of the special offer on the Com- shine club Saturday afternoon. .Mrs. Ella ButtrlcU is with her Imen Is IxMngarranged for early moner should do so at once and get daughter Florence at the 1 . II. A pleasing program will be the lieneiit of all the numl>ers. It Mrs. Asa Thomas of Grand Rapids iKHpUal This week. Florence is im- following the big supper. will be sent each week until the close visited Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. itoiise proving. will be a business meeting of of the presidential cam- last week. ii W. C. T. U. Tuesday ^March paign foi^ OOcand subscriptions will Carnations fresh cut Thursday, Miss Carol Thompson IM unable to I home of Mrs. O. O. Adams. All lie received ami sent In by TUK LKD- Friday and Saturday only per attend school on account of poor »fs requested to be.present. LIKLC. dozen. C.Guy Pe:i*y. health.
• and the difficulty of maintaining a shadows, its glimpses of beautiful TO CATAUB mam. FOR A BETTER LOWELL sanitary condition from lack of gar- liODsands Have Kidney river scenery, and so easy of access bage regulations. But we have a for the needs of our people, that it splendid Board of Health and au forms a combination of utility and Breathe HyomeTa Tonic Healing hncflcil SHKStiMS f* VillHC efficient health officer and we know Trouble and Never Suspect it beauty, which Is surely unsurpassed. Ktveaut rMe ky Clrrer Lof Uik Prevalency of Kiiliu>y DiM asir. OUR COUNTRY and he Cured of Catarrh. that every earnest citizen of Lowell Most people do not realize llie alarm- What would not Grand Rapids or Newer. will stand back of them, In enforcing ing increase and remarkable pre valency Indeed any town give for a spot like any ordinance that may seem desir- this, within easy reach of the busin- M. N. Henry has been advising all The following Paper OD civic 1m- of kidney disease. who suffer from any of the symptoms provemento wat written for and able for the health, cleanliness and While kidney el is- ess center, for a summer rest place? safety of our town. As an adjunct Would it not soon be made Into a of catarrh, such as offensive breath, read before the Clover Leaf dab last ^orders are tlie dryness of the nose, pain across the week by Mrs Deles Watters, and Is to cleaner streets, we have seen a most common desirable place for constant use? KBBIIB Oi neat, covered, galvanised can, labeled Grand Rapids took that far away, eyes, stoppage of the nose, discharges published here by request of club "For wastepaper, frultskins, etc," disciises tiiat pre- Messrs.^Ueorge and Fred Raymond and droppings In the throat, cough- members:— vail, they are unattractive and unpromising little made a business trip to Ionia Mon- The Imposing subject of "Trees, used very successfully In several almoFt tlie last forty acre farm and with great ex- ing spasms and general weakness towns. Kalamasoo has placed pense and labor has transformed It day. and debility, to use Hyomel. He Parks and Boulevards,** assigned for recognized by George Bartlett will work for M. this paper has become transformed thirty of these cans along the busi- patient and phy- into the present beautiful "Ball goes so far as to offer to refund the In my mind into the somewhat pro- ness streets, and as the contents has sicians, v:Uo eon-Park" We cite this instance to show Sneethan In Sonth Boston during the money to any user of Hyomel who Is saic and mixed one of "Trees, Parks, had to be emptied and destroyed tent theiiideli'cswhat determine d effort can accomp- coming season, and has moved out not perfectly satisfied with the re- Flowers, Alleys and Backyards.*' twice a week or oftener. It Is obvious with doctoring the effectslish whil, ane dth we eori'j- ask again "what other there from Emerson Davenport's sults. they have served a good purpose, towns can do, can we not. In some farm. Quick relief follows the use of the And with the permission of our Pres- and a half-dozen of these cans could iual dimaat undermines the system. Hyomel treatment: the stoppage of ident who has the thought of "Civic What To Do. small way, do likewise?" For- Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Tower of FaUas- improvement" very much at heart, be procured for us here In Lowell There is eomfoil in ihe knowledge so strange as It may seem, this pretty burg and Mrs. Steketee of Grand the nose Is removed, the dropping J have used this subject In a very with little expense, and would do an often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's natural park, which appeals so Rapids enjoyed a six o'clock dinner ceases, the breath becomes pure and practical way. We cannot commend effective work In clearing our streets Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy, strongly to strangers as one of the at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank sweet, and the catarrhal germs are too highly the efforts of our towns- of much unsightly matter. fulfills every wish in curing rliemnatisin. greatest attractions of our town. Is Daniels Sunday and spent the evening destroyed aud their growth prevent- men, as represented by the "Board Parallel with this subject of Utility pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder entirely unkept and neglected, and there. ed. of Trade," for a richer and more and cleanliness runs the one of and every part of the urinary passage, we as towns people from long habit The ladles' prayermeeting was Hyomel is the surest, simplest, prosperous Lowell. As women, we Beauty. Making more beautiful our it corrects inability to hold water acquiesce patiently in this attitude, well attended and full of Inspiration. quickest, easiest and cheapest way are looking forward also, to a more town and surroundings. We may and scalding pain in passing it, or bad when just a little aggressive work It has been decided to hold a similar to cure catarrh. It does not drug "Beautiful Lowell," and though It not be able to do things In a large effects following use of liquor, wine or would bring about surprising re- meeting on one afternoon of each and derange the stomach; it goes has been said that "The province of way here, but there are limitless pos beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne- sults. No one would advocate that month. Subject for April meeting Is right to the seat of the trouble, de- Woman and the Newspaper Is to slbllltles for us In the planting and cessity of being compelled to go often expense and labor be put into orna- "The Resurrected Christ." A more stroying the catarrhal germs and agitate" we are hoping there may cultivating of trees, flowers and vines. during the day, and to get up many mentation which would l>e destroy- complete announcement will be given healing and vitalizing the tissues. be ways In which our Woman's The children may be taught to be times during the r.'^ht. The mild and ed by high water or spring floods, later. Go to M. N. Henry today and buy but a systematic clearing and trim- a complete Hyomel outfit for $1.00 Clubs, Temperance Societies and our wonderful helpers. There are WO the extraordinary elicrt of Swamp-Rool Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raymond are Schools may act not In antagonism children In our central and ward is soon realized. It stands the highest ming, und raking would insure clean with the understanding that If it for its wonderful cures of the most dis- and pleasant conditions and the ad- visiting Mr. and Mrs. BertUolcomb does not give satisfaction, your but harmoniously and in conjunction schools, and with the co-operation at Potter's corners during maple money will be refunded. with the Committee on Tillage Im- of parents and teachers, great results tressing cases. If you need a medicine dition of u few neccessary conven- sugar making. provements of the Board of Trade may be attained this spring. The you should have the best. Sold by drug- iences, would make of it a delightful to bring about some much desired "20th Century Club of Detroit" has gists in fifty-cent-und one-dollar si/.es. place for pubMc use. I wonder If any Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wilkinson of You may have a sample bottle and a of us remember last "Labor day," Saranac spent last Thursday with AUCTION SALE. results. done much to arouse an Interest In A. Falrchllds will have au auctluu There are. It seams to me, three outside towns In Home Gardening book that tells all when Wm. Jennings Bryan, who had Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Wilkinson. alxnit it, both sent f ree been so widely advertised was to sale on the Lyons farm 1 mile east of points which ougnt primarily to be work which has been very successful Mrs. Adams was taken very ill Bailey church, Vergennes, Friday, considered In any plans which may there. Through their Influence, by mail. Address Dr. speak here? With no offense to the with a complication of diseases last management (who had done what March 20, beginning at 10 o'clock, u. be made for Municipal Improvement, Home Gardening has been Inaugur- Kilmer & Co., lling- week but was somewhat better m., with free lunch at noon. The First—''Utility, or bringing about ated In the public schools of Char- hamton, N. Y. When Borne of Swamp-noot. they could under existing conditions) Monday. writing mention this paper and don't we went early and we stayed late, list Includes a colt, new milch cuw the greatest amount of profit and lotte under the auspices of the Char- Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Wilkinson and with calf, 4 new milch cows, 5 cows usefulness to the greatest num- lotte club women. Prizes have been make any mistake, but remember the und except for the fortunate few, their guest Miss Libble Lawrence vis- name. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, aud who carried chairs, or had seats ou new In April, C 2-yr. old cattle. 7 ber- Second—"Beauty"; Third—The offered suited to children In all the ited at Saranac Friday. yearlings, 5 brood sows, boar and "Language which Utility and Beau- different grades. Including the High 'he address, Biughamton, N. Y the grand stand, we stood up from beginning to end. We were mostly the usual farm machinery, wagons, ty will speak to the surrounding school for various things such as etc. See bills printed at LEDGE K country." Lowell Is rich in undevel- "The most Improved and best kept about a semblance of greenness und a good natured crowd, but thissum- office. 3w oped and almost unthought of re- back yard" for best flower bed, smoothness to It, and who will lab mer, unless the waves of enthusiasm Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark visited sources. She Is already "Beautiful for best box of plants grown from orlously dig and water and trans- run very high, we doubt if even the over Sunday with relatives In Grand for Situation." It remains to lie slips or seeds, best potted plants plant a few scraggly plants, and courageous Mr. Taft, carrying the Rapids. PEACH TREES Our stock Is the seen If she can be made "The Joy of best window box, best vine effect make them blossom Into radiant weight of the Uepubllcau party on Clair Coger of Cascade spent sever, finest we have grown In years. Wr our little world around" speaking a and massed plants, and best cut l)eauty such efforts cannot be too his shoulders or any lesser person- al days of last week at the home of have all the leading commercial sorts, language to all who will hear that flower display In the fall. The child- age than the Irrepressible "Teddy" Fred Tlllyer and atteuded Pomona including Elberta. Also a large as- highly extolled. This love for color himself, could draw a crowd to sorted stock of Cherry, Plum, Pear, we are not only a rich, prosperous ren enter Into this contest Indlvldu and brightness, as represented by Grange at Whitneyvllle4 Wednesday community, but a clean unselfish, ally or as classes or grades and spec Island Park with the sure prospect evening. Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Vines and flowers and shrubs and trees seems of either standing up or sitting on Roses. Send In your list of wants godly people with a united purpose lal Instructions are being given them to be Implanted In every heart, and Mrs. Arch Wood entertained Mr. to make better human condltlona as to preparing the soli, planting In becoming aroused, Is one of the the ground. We have also another for special prices. pleasant place for rest and recrea- aud Mrs. Frank Hulzlnga of Whit- I. E. Ilgenfrltz' Sons Co., as existing In our town. A crying seeds, transplanting seedlings, start surest signs of refinement and growth ney ville and Mr. and Mrs. R.E.Colby. need for some years has been, and Is, lug slips watering gardens etc, and and In some measure must lift our tion in our pretty "Union" Park. The Monroe Nursery, Monroe, Mich. "more employment for common lab- Many inexpensive plans for beautify- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Patterson and what other towns are doing, can hearts to the God of Nature, who two children of Morse Lake visited or." We need Industries whose we not do also? A pleasant rivalry has painted for us the sunset. In such ing might easily be carried out there. FIFTY OLU NEWSPAPERS 5c. Flower culture would be especially the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. or shelves, carpets, etc., LEDGER work will continue throughout the might be Instituted between the east glowing beauty, and has clothed the Will Patterson Sunday. year. In summer work Is plenty and west wards and between differ- grass with green, and the trees with effective. Caring for the grass and and wages are good, but In winter ent grades In Central school, for their gorgeous autumn tints, and water to keep It green, graveling the Mrs. McCord who has been very when the pinching cold Is upon us either school or home flower culture who has not disdained to give to walks, und uddlug u few park ben- 111 with pleurisy Is convalescing. aud the family needs are great, often Children are so eager to learn and so the tiniest flower and leaf, such deli- ches, would transform this little un- Clyde Watterson of Cascade is mov- the "Bread winner" Is out of work Husceptlble to teaching and tbelr lit cate tracery and coloring, as no art kept Park into an Ideal beauty spot. ing his family to their new home In this aud he must of necessity go Into tie active minds and bodies are only has ever been able to emulate. We An objection might be that public vicinity formerly known as the Al- debt, to tide his family over the dull waiting to be guided Into new chan have sometimes seen in passing improvements cannot be made sue bert Clark place. times. And In several cases which 1 nels of activity. Encourage them to dreary, Isolated homes, a few jars of cessfully because children will destroy them. But It Is part of the present R. £. McCormlck who has been have known, has been obliged to take pride In, and to care for the geraniums In the window or Home suffering from an attack of grip move out ol town In order to find lawn. Wherever there Is a plot o flowers growing about the door educa tional system to teach them not to destroy, and it does not need an the past week was able to resume his work and provide for his dependent grass, have It smooth well kep while the father Is tolling for physi- duties at Ionia Saturday evening. . ones. This condition we do not grass, and teach them tbat "Utter* cal sustenance the mother is seeking armed policeman on guard, to en- want, we want families moving In force respect for authority, and the Mr. and Mrs. Allen Freeland and and rubbish destroy the eff ct o •:o soften the harsh outline of her son Forest of South Grand Rapids Instead of out. But, you will say, neatness and symmetry and that family's life by bringing Into It a lit- proper regard for property and Civic **'f here are always Improvident peo- rights, In this day of rapid growth were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. also the back yard should k)e as clean tle of the beauty and refinement Dean Wednesday and Thursday. ple", "People who never pronper as the front lawn. A small inounr which her heart instinctively craves. and advancement crude conditions under any conditions." That Is only filled with plants all of one kind How many of our own dearest re- no longer satisfy and let us hope The Keut Pomona Grange held at true now and then. In the hearts of such as. salvias, marigold*, antern membrances go back to our childish that great things will be accomp- WhitneyvlUe Grange hall March 11 most men, there Is an Intense love phlox etc, will In a short time bios lellKhtln the old fashioned, sweet lished this year, to use an expressive aud 12 was largely attended. for "ilome and Family," and all som Into a glowing maMs of color smelling flower bordered gardens, olt of siang, "Lowell is beginning to » tfa^y ask Is a chance to work and re- aud delight the eyes of all that see from the time when we found the sit up and take notice." WMT LOWHLI* celve an honest return for honest them. A window box tilled with first fragrant hyacinth and crocuses Lowell Is going to grow. Lowell Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Austin are mov- labor. We venture this assertion petunias, geraniums, nasturtiums peeping their heads through the half is growing. Lowell is going to take ing to Lowell. We are all sorry to aud believe It Is a conservative esti- and wandering Jew, will be a thing frozen earth, until the last gorgeous up in earnest the subject of Improve- lose such good neighbors. mate to make that If the same stren- of beauty all summer. Golden glow chrysanthemum aud dahlia hung its ment und Industries und Extensions, ulso the Ethical side of the question, Mrs. Harvey Travis and little son uous effort had been made In the last hollyhocks and sunflowers will form head with the frost. Russell of Yankee Springs are visit- ten years as has been made In the a temporary screen for unsightly The desirability and neccessity of Phllunthroples und Reforms. We The Cratiot^Dental ure surely becoming uroused to the ing the former's parents Mr. and last two, our town might more than buildings, and will add beauty to "tree culture" In connection with the Mrs. John Court and other relatives. Parlors have doubled In population, whereas any place, a clump of castor beans MUbject of "Forest devastation" is fact, that no effort made with a view for 15 or 90 years, Lowell has re- grow very quickly and make a de- so large It can only be touched light- to elevating humun conditions, mak- James Monroe of Lowell has rent- 129 Monroe St. Grand Rap- mained a little town of perhaps 2,*)U0 lightful center piece for the lawn and ly upon. The assertion has been ing sorroundlugs more beautiful, ed Or ville Austin's farm for tne com- ids is the only Dental Office und bringing about u greater pros- ing year. people Just about holding her own. will prove to be almost as beautlfu tuade that In another 25 years there in the state where real Pain- It Is not too much to expect that In as several expensive palms. The will be a practical famine of trees for perity, can fall to have Its effect lu Rev. F. J. Priest visited relatives so many years a small town should morning glory, the scarlet bean, and commercial uses. It is said "Man purifying and refining life. The at Sunfield, Woodbury and Lake less Dentistry is done at a havegalued one-half In population* the wild cucumber are hardy quick has destroyed In a few short yearn, Churches are teaching, and the peo- Odessa several days last week. ple are thinking along this line, and moderate price. and Its Industries have Increased In growing annuals. They will take what It tookGod centuries to grow." Mr. and Mrs. Seward Onan and for a fully warranted &£ together we may have, not only a 1 u ratio to support the needs of the root anywhere, and will make even We all know how, a few short years children visited Mrs. Onan's parents set of testh v * people and we believe the time Is more prosperous, larger, cleaner, an old stump beautiful the wood ago. In the northeriLcounties of our Mr. and Mrs. Peet at McCords last with a written Guarantee. coming now when every man who bine, clematis and honeysuckle are own state. Instead of having a ra- und more beuutlful town, but bv Wednesday. utilizing all these means, a work 50c for best silver fillings any will work may work, and a new era all easily grown perennials and even tional forestry with proper protec- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Mullen and of prosperity will open for our town. the common hopvine Is very beaut- muy be begun for Humanity, which size. 25c for Painless extracting. tion of trees for future use, number- will leave its impress ou Character baby Donald of Lowell are guests of Our office is the largest and In connection with a better town, iful. There are so many other easy less tracts of valuable forest lands their parents here this week. the "Spring Cleaning" which was In- and practical things which the child were bought for a pittance, and a und Life, and end not this year, or cleanest In the state. We have augurated last year was a long step will be eager to do, with the help wholesale slaughter of the State's this decade, but will reach into Eter- Mrs. Dell Goodell and daughters of two ladles in attendance. In the right direction; but we find as of parent and teacher, the wealth and beauty, has taken place, nity. _ ^ Lowell were gueets of Mr. and Mrs. Come In the morning and go others have done who have been en- prizes offered need not be and the land has i>een left desolate Arthur Green several days last week. home in the evening with your gaged for years In a fight for a clean- very valuable but they would act as and worthless, good for nothing as Everyone is cordially Invited to new teeth or the old ones all fixed er and better town that much remains a great stimulus In arousing best farms, and Is now merely sandy, Rheumatism attend our Sunday school which we up. to be done before Ideal conditions effort. In awarding prizes for child wind swept barrens. The adverse think Is Improving. Come and see. Examination free; we tell you to will be reached. We all know the ren's work, and also f»r adults there effect this de-forestation han upon Badly Cripples a the Penny what your work will condition that has prevailed In the should be taken greatly Into con PAmncLL. cost before you owe us anything. our climatic conditions in bringing We do not want your Dollar un- alleys, side streets and driveways of slderatlon, the conditions existing about the devastating floods, the Baldwinsville Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Edd Finn oa*- town, we wish that this reeking? In the place where the work began destructive wluds, the unnatural less we can give a Dollars worth. subject might becovered with silence. Thursday, March 12, a daughter. the experience the natural advant- agricultural conditions of drought Farmer Dr. Prederiek Oalus, Qenl. Mgr., But silence will not cover the unsan- ages etc. That one deserves much etc, can scarcely be conceived or esti- Mrs. John Malone who has been itary and uncleanly conditions which commendation, who already has mated. But every farm and home suffering from rheumatism the past lit Monroe St. CH. Phone •8t0 have been a menace to health and a beautiful lawn, and expends much owner has It largely In his power to UUC O QUICKLY CUBED UN two weeke is improving. v danger to property. Waste matter care and effort In keeping It so who make this condition better, by care- Mrs. P. Bresnehan Is very 111. Mrs. should be destroyed not left to decay can spend money for choice plants fully nurturing and protectig then Treated Two Years with a Hlgh- W. Byrnee Is caring for her. and become offensive In the alleys and vines, aud with experience am young growing trees and by plant- Prleed Physician with No Success. Mrs. John Malone was In Grand and around back doors and rubbish every facility for work, can aoU lug trees wherever there is place. Rapids a few days last week. Wedding Stationery should not be allowed to accumulate beauty to beauty. But take the one Mr. Frank Howe, a prominent Many whole towns are taking this Jack Byrne has purchased a horse Elegant stock for invi- until It Invites destructive fires. We who has nothing but an unmown matter up and making April 27, "Ar- farmer In the town of Van Buren, from Cam Hefferon. know this state has been aggravat- uncared for "front yard" to begin bor day" a general time of tree suys: "1 visited the best physician In Mrs. John Doyle Is 111. tations and announce- ed largely through want of thought. with, and who succeeds In bringing planting. Our neighboring city this country, who treated me for ments Just received at Grand Uaplds Is going about this about two years for rheumatism. 1 Mrs. L. M. Carl Is visiting her work In a very practical as well as spent in that time several hundred daughter Mrs. Winegar In Grand this office. we print educational way. The Board dollars and seemed to grow worse Rapids. them in beautiful of Trade, Park Commission, School Instead of better each day. Being Miss Kit Malone has returned from officials and teachers are all heartily on crutches and forced to drive to a few weeks' visit with relatives aud co-operating and preparations for the train and hobbling to the doc- friends In Grand Rapids. Tlffeny Shaded Arbor day are being made on a large tor's offlee became very discouraging, engravers style script. scale. The committee of municipal let alone the sleepless nights and TUK LKUOKR IQ weeks, lOcente. FARMERS affairs has arranged for the purchase fearful hours of pain. Being advised The makers challen
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0 curled like a black'pall over the'face oi above your heaH if you tnintE they What Bo They Ouret thus cutnbercd somewhat i'or tEose be- see you from the warship." he rock and blotted out sea and sky. neath, and Jenks sprang toward the The atpve Question Is often asked con* They coughed Incessantly and nearly "It is all right, sahib," came eernlng Dr. Pierce's two leading medi- fourth and most distant. Men were cheering answer. "One boat Is d choked, for the Dyaks had thrown wet cines, "Golden Medical Discovery" and crowding it like ants. Close to his feet Inshore. I think, from tlie unifoi •Favorite Prescription." seaweed on top of the burning pile of lay an empty water cask. It was a they are English sahibs, such aj The answer is that "Golden Medical i - WT• m it dry wood. Mir Jan. born in interior In- crude weapon, but effective when well have seen at (iarden Reach. The dia, knew little about the sea or Its pitched, and the sailor had never made aks nave all gone." products, and when the savages talked a better shot for a goal In the midst ssssmssHVA W&T iinon all the mucous liniDgs sur- -Vv :i S^Wings of the i Nevertheless Jenks waited. TI tlve way upon all the mucous lining sur- of seaweed he thought they meant of a hard fought scrimmage than he was nothing to gain by being too as of the nasal green wood. Fortunately for him, the ichlal tubes, stomac By LOUIS made with that tub for the head of the dpitate. A false step now might n] nscending clouds of smoke missed the per cent of catar- uppermost pirate. the achievements of many weeks. rhsll disesse affects the TRACY cave or Infallibly he must have been Another volley came from the sands. Mir Jsu was dancing about bem nasal V .t, larynx, bron- Cvnrright. 1903. by stifled. dyspepsia). Morning A bullet plowed through his hair aud In a state of wild excitement. cbls, stoB. t4wu4 J. Clod« Lie flat on the rock!" gasped Jenks. bowels •(asHI sent his sou'wester flying. Again the "They have seen the Dyaks rum Careless of waste, he poured water uterus or other^MMM besiegers swarmed to the attack. One to their •sampans, sahib," he yel^ ^hntnlti r* over a coat and made Iris bury her way or the other they must succeed. "and the second bout is being pulley lucceM mouth and nose in the wet cloth. This A man and a woman—even such a man thut direction! Yet unother has ; PMO^Hnf Ion ** ttt Ail gave her immediate relief, and she 'w.Tittn:/. versation ot the foot of the rock. and such a woman—could not keep at left the ship." syaopals showed her woman's wit by tying the Knowing that their presence was sus- bay an infuriated horde of fifty sav- A translution made Iris exdted, ? sleeves of the garment behind her neck, f^^ii sP Tli(TarlcrnITrv^'ii|[j.*i]iu CHAPTER l—The Sirdar, having pected, they went back for re-enforce- ages flghtlng at close quarters and un- ger to go down and see these wond among her passengers Iris Deane, enks nodded comprehenslou and fol- Uipowerful yglgcntiy icunginWfbfaV ments and returned by the shorter and der these grievous conditions. The boom of a cunnon cume from j Ing tonic and nervine. For weak worn- daughter of the owner of the ship, owed her example, for by this means Jenks knew what would happen. He out, over-worked women—no matter what more advantageous route along Turtle sea. Instinctively the girl ducked') and Robert Jenks, who le working heir hands were left free. bu caused the break-down, "Favorite beach. would be shot while repelling the scal- safety, though her companion sm as a waiter, is wrecked. 11—All are The black cloud grew more dense Prescription " will be found most effective lost save Mies Deane and Jenks, who Iris would have talked all night, but ing party. And Iris! Dear heart! She at her fears, for the shell would iJ in building up the strength, regulating each few seconds. Nevertheless, owing are cast ashore on an Islet In the Jenks made her go to sleep by pillow- was thinking of him. long preceded the report hud it tif the womanly functions, subduing pain to the slope of the ledge and the tend- and bringing about a healthy, vigorous Pacific. Ill—Jenks recovers stores ing her head against his shoulder and "Keep back! They can never gain eled their wuy. ency of the smoke to rise, the south condition of the whole system. and weapons from the wrecked ves- smoothing her tangled tresses with his the ledge!" she shrieked. "One of the remulning sampans A book of particulars wraps each bottle sel. He flnde the skeleton of a Euro- side was far more tenable than the hand. And then, above the din of the fu- got under way," he explained, "and living the formula of both medicines and pean on the Island. 1V—A cave ou north. Quick to note this favorable cir- Quoting what scores of eminent ine<^ He managed to lay her ou a com- sillade, the yells of the assailants and wurship is filing at her." the Island Is tltted up as a habitation. cumstance, the sailoi* deduced a fur- foal authors, whose works are consulted fortable pile of ragged clothing and the bawling of the wounded, there "Poor wretches!" murmured ]| by phvsicians of all the schools of practice A chart of the Island, mysteriously her fact from it. A barrier erected on came through the air a screaming, tear- marked, Is found ou the skeleton. then resumed his vigil. Mir Jan of- "Cannot the survivors be allowed' as guides in prescribing, say of each in- the extreme right of the ledge would ing, ripping sound which drowned all .Jllent entering into these medicinee. V—Jenks finds a hollow filled with fered to mount guard beneath, but escape?" t>e a material gain. He sprang up, The words of praise bestowed on the human skeletons, the remains of a Jenks bade him go withlu the cave and others. It traveled with Incredible several ingredients entering into Doctor dragged the huge tarpaulin from Its "Well, we are unable to Interf mining party. He Is rescued from an remain there, for the dawn would soon speed, and before the sailor could be- Pierce's medicines by such writers should former location and propped It on the lieve his ears—for he well knew what Those caught on the island will pn have more weight than any amount of octopus by Iris while' recovering be upon them. handle of the pickax, driven by one It meant—a shrapnel shell burst in bly be taken to the mainland non - professional testimonials, because ritlesfrom the wreck of tl.e Sldar. Left alone with his thoughts, he won- such men are writing for the guidance of VI—Jenks tells Iris that his real mighty stroke deep into a crevice of front of the ledge and drenched the hanged for their crimes, so the mat dered what the rising sun would bring their medical brethren and know whereof uumels Anstruther and tbat, through the rock. valley with flying lead. of their ei^ is not of much co; in its train. He reviewed the events they speak. the machinations of Lord Ventnor, Jenks was Just able to drag Iris flat quence." Both medicines are non-alcoholic, non- of the last twenty-four hours. Iris and It was uo mean feat of strength that he has been unjustly dismissed In against the rock ere the time fuse op- To the girl's manifest relief, tl| secret, and contain no harmful habit- disgrace Irom the English army. he-Miss Deane, Mr. Jenks, to each le performed. He swung the heavy forming drugs, being composed of glyceric erated and the bullets flew. He could was no more firing, and Mir Jan Lord Ventnor has been mentioned other—were then undiscovered in their and cumbrous canvas Into position as extracts of the roots of native, American form no theory, hazard no conjecture. nouiiced that u number of sailors medicinal forest plants. They are both on the Sirdar as afflanced to Iris. refuge, the Dyaks were gathered f It were a dust cloth. He emerged All he knew was that a twelve pounder actually on shore. Then her thou sold by dealers in medicine. You can't VII—Iris Is attacked by a party of around a roaring fire in the valley, and rom the gloom of the driven cloud red afford to accept as a substitute for one of shell had flown toward them through turned to a matter of concern to fierce Dyaks (Polynesian natives.) Mir Jan was keen In the hunt as the eyed, but triumphant. Instantly the these medicines of known composition, They are beaten off by Jenks, three ! vapor ou the ledge lessened, and they space, scattering red ruin among the feminine mind even in the gravest any secret nostrum. keenest among them. Now Iris was however, escaping In their boat. amazed scoundrels beneath. Instantly ments of existence. She laved her • Dr. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated, his affianced bride, over twenty of the could breathe, even talk. Overhead The castaways dread their return. he rose again, lest perchance any of the with water and sought her disca easy to take as candy, regulate and in- enemy were killed and many wounded, and in front the smoke swept in ever vigorate stomach, liver and bowels. VIII—Anstruther prepares to defend ncreasing density, but once again the Dyaks should have gained a foothold skirt. Iris and himself, fortifying a ledge o' and Mir Jan, a devoted adherent, was on the ledge. (To be continued) the rock above their cave. IX—A seated beside the skeleton in the gloom sailor had outwitted the Dyaks' ma- neuvers. The ladders were empty. He could rich gold mlpe. Indicated on the mys- of the cavern. hear a good deal of groaning, the foot- lailroH Trims Leiviii Lowell. terious chart of the Island, Is discov- A period of reflection could hardly "We have won the first rubber," he Kiif\ good business envelopes p' whispered to Iris. steps of running men and some dis- PERE MARQUETTE, ered In the cave. X and X I—The Dy pass without a speculative dive Into to your order |1.00. aks attack the Island. Among them Is Above, beneath, beyond, they could tant shouting. Ledger. ur Saginaw: 7.50 a in, 5.55, p m. the future. If Iris and he were res- an escaped convict, an Indian Muse see nothing. The air they breathed "Sahib!" .veiled Mir Jan, drawn from cued, what would happen when they For Grand Rapids: *10.43, a m, *3.50 ulmau. They discover the hiding was hot and fetid. It was like be- his retreat by the commotion without. went forth once more into the busy p. m, 8.45, p m. place, but are defeated by the Bng- "Yes," shouted Jenks, world? Not for one instant did he ng immured In a foul tunnel, and al- For Beldlng:10 a m, For Freeport iishmen. XII—An unlucky shot coste The native, in a voice cracked with Jenks and Iris their water supply. doubt her faith. She was true as most as dark. Jenks looked over the 3.50 p m. excitement, told him something. The A truce with the savages, the Mussel- steel, knit to him now by bonds of parapet. He thought he could distin- sailor asked a few rapid questions to SEEDS •Connect at Elmdale for Detroit man, speaking Hindoo to Anstruther triple brass. But what would Sir Ar- guish some vague figures on the sands, Blicuers SEEM SUCCEED! make quite sure that Mir Jan was not GRAND TRUNK. acting as Interpreter. Mir Jan, the thur Deane think of his daughter's so he fired at them. A volley of an- SPECIAL OFFEI mistaken. Indian, agrees to aid Anstruther marriage to a discredited and cashiered swering bullets crashed into the rock ^Maie tm tatti New BaaliiNfl. Atri Time Table In Effect Sept. 29. and supply him with water. XIII— Then he threw his arms ronnd Iris, make you our permanent cuitomu officer? What was it tbat poor Mir on ail sides. The Dyaks had laid their East bound: 7.00 a m, 9.49, a. in Iris and Robert, In the midst of peril, drew her close and whispered: Jan called himself—"a disgraced man?" ^lans well this time. A firing squad PflKftllfltlM 3.06 p m, 7.15, p m. avow their love for each other. The "My darling, we are sa^-ed! A war- Yes, that was it. Could that stain be stationed beyond the smoke area and West bound: 8.32, a m, 12.10, p. m fight continues. XVI—Mir Jan Is ship has anchored Just beyond the | fUJABAIfTEEn TO PLEASE. removed? Mir Jan was doing it. Why supplied with all the available guns 5.17 p m, 8.37 p m. true to his word and aids the bele- south reef, and two bouts filled with Write to-dey: Mention thh I aguerated couple. At the critical not he—by other means, for his good commenced and kept up a smart fusil- No Sunday trains except special ex armed sailors are now pulling ashore.** moment the three are rescued by the name rested on the word of a perjured ade *u the direction of the ledge in curslons as advertised. CHAPTER XV. SEND 10 CENTS British warship Orient, which has woman? Wealth was potent, but not order to cover the operations of the A. O. Heydlauff, Agent. been attracted to the Island by the scaling party. HE drifting smoke was still so i lartraetlTe, netpUSJ^>eSaaS Flaat Be-1 firing. all powerful. He would ask Iris to wait until he came to her unsoiied by Jenks realized that to expose himself dense that not even the floor of 'SSaii the valley could be discerned. |LW. liettN, slander, purged of this odium cast up- was to court a serious wound and CHAPTER 14 (continued) Jenks dared not leave Iris at on him unmerited. achieve no useful purpose. He fell such a moment. Printer'a Ink "It Is n small tiling lo trouble about, To awake her he kissed her; he knew Dack out of range, laid down his rlfis m He called to Mir Jan: not, perchance It might be their last and grabbed the crowbar. At brief In* sweetheart," lie explained. "You spot- "Tuke off. your turban and hold it When used on good presses and ted the enemy so promptly und blazed kiss ou earth. Not yet dawn, there was ervals a deep hollow boom came up neatly displayed type for your station- iway with sueii ferocity that they nev- morning in the air, for the first faint rom the valley. At first it puzzled ery is valuable. We have every er >i:ot within yards of me." snafu of light were not visible from them until the sailor hit upon au ex- facility for doing the best of job "Are you sureV" their eyrie owing to its position. But planation. Mir Jan was busy. work, at a minimum price. "1 vow aud Ueulare that after we there was much to be done. The end of a strong, roughly made lave eaten Homethiug aud sampled our The canvas awning was rolled back adder swung through the smoke and remaiuint; bottle of wine 1 will tell you and the stores built Into a barricade in- mnged against the ledge. Before Jenks could reach It those hoisting it Whose Say=so Is Best ? exactly what happened." tended to shelter Iris. "Why not now?" "What is that for?" she asked when nto position hastily retreated. They • Because I must tirst see to Mir Jan. she discovered Its nature. He told her. were standing iu front of the cave, and he Mohammedan made play om them With nearly all medicines put up for sal 1 bundled him neck and crop Into the x She definitely refused to avail herself cave. 1 hope 1 did not hurt him." of auy such protection. with a rifle at thirty feet. through druggists, one has to take the ma You are not going down there "Robert, dear," she said, "If the at- Jenks, using his crowbar as a lever, num tack comes to our very door, so to :oppled the ladder clean over. It fell er's say-so alone and exclusively as to the Vines, Shrubs, etc. again?" "No need, I trust." speak, surely 1 must help you. Even outward and disconcerted a section of he musketeers. curative value. Of course, such testimoi Full assortment of best up- He went to the side of the ledge, re- my slight aid may stem a rush In one covered the ladder which he iiad has- ilace while you are busy In another." "Well done!" cried Iris. is not that of a disinterested party and a| The sailor, astounded by her tone, to-date varieties. tily hauled out of the Dyaks' reach aft- He explained to her tbat if hand to cordingly is not to be given the same ere er his climb, aud cried: mud fighting were necessary he would gave her a fleeting glance. She was "Mir Jan." depend more upon a crowbar than a very pale iiyv, but not with fear. Her as if written from disinterested motives. N. P. Husted & Co. "Ah, sahib I Praised be the name ot rifle to sweep the ledge clear. She eyes were slightly contracted, her nos- Dr. Pierce,s medicines, however, form For weak, worn-out, over-worked wi the Most High, you are alive. 1 was might be in the way. trils quivering, her lips set tight and a single and therefore sidking exceptioen—nn o matter what has caused ! searching among tl;^ slain with a sor- 'Very well. The moment you teU her chin dimpled. Resting on one knee, with a revolver In each hand, she seem- to the above rule. Their claim to the break-down, "Favorite Prescript^ When in Need of rowful heart." me to get behind that fence I will do confidence of invalids does not rest will be found most effective in bnih The Mohammedan's voice came from so. Even there 1 can use a revolver." ed no puling mate for the gallant man solely upon their owners' and makers' up the strength, regulating the woni(| suiue little distance on the left. That reminded him. His own pistol who fought for her. say-so or praise. Their, ingredients are functions, subduing pain and brini "The slain, you say. How many'/" was unloaded. He possessed only five There was uo time for further speech. matters oi public knowledge, being about a healthy, strong, vigorous FANCY "Five, sahib." more cartridges of small iraliber. He Three ladders were reared against the printed on each separate bottle-wrap- dition of the whole system. "ImpossibleI 1 fired blindly with the •laced them in the weapon and gave It per. Thus invalid sufferers are taken Dr. Pierce believes that our Ameril into Dr. Pierce's full confidence. Scores forests abound in most valuable m| revolver and only hit one man hard to her. of leading medical men have written cinal roots for the cure of most of with tlie iron bar. One other dropped "Now you have eleven men's lives In enough to fill volumes in praise of the obstinate and most fatal diseases, if near the wood after 1 obtained a rifle." your hands," he said. "Try not to mlsa curative value of the several ingredients wouid properly investigate them: "Then there be six, sahib, not reckon- if you must shoot." entering into these well-known med- in confirmation of this firm convu GROCERIES ing the wounded. I have accounted In the dim light he could not see the icines. he points with pride to the almost for one, so the miss sahib must have"— spasm of pain that clouded her face. In favor of Dr. Pieree'a medicines is velous cures effected bv hia "Gol 1 "What is he saying about me?" In- No Dyak would reach her while bo Ihe frank, confiding, open, honest state- Medical Discovery,* which haa pi Telephone No. 89 ment of their full composition, giving quired Iris, who had risen and Joined lived. If he fell, there was another use itself to be the most efficient stoi everv ingredient tonic with, -liver invlgorator. heart tonic .| her lover. for one of those cartridges. in plain Englith, out fear of suocessfnl criticism and with regulator, and blood cleanser knowi "He says you absolutely staggered The sailor had cleared the main floor confidence that the good sense of the medical science. Not less marvel | Flynn & Nerreter. the Dyaks by opening fire the moment of the rock and was placing his four afflicted will lead them to appreciate in the unparalleled cures it is consta they appeared." rifles and other impleuients within easy this honorable manner of confiding to making of woman's many peculiar ai "How did you come to slay one, Mir reach when a hiss came from beneath. them what they are taking into their tions, weakness and distressing dera' JanV" he continued. "Mir Jan!" exclaimed Iris. stomachs when making use of these ments, is Dr. Pierce's Favorite Eye, Ear, Nose and "A sou of a black pig followed me "What now?" demanded Jenks over medicines. tion, as is amply attested by thousi iuti) the cave. 1 waited for him lu the the side. WHAT THBY CURB. People often of unsolicitea testimonials contrib] Throat Speoialty. ask "What do Dr. Pierce's two leading by giratefu l patients who have "Sahib, they come!" darkness. I have Just thrown his body mediclnes—^olden Medical Discovery cured by it of lencorrhea, pi outside." "I am prepared. Let that anako and favorite Prescription* cure?" periods, irregularities, prolapsus a. a. TOWSLIY.M. D. "Well done! Is Taung S'Ali dead by get back to his hole in the rock, lest a Briefly, the answer is that w Golden other displacements, ulceration of nl Of ce o?er McCarty's store.Ix)well. Mien auy lucky chance?" mongoose selxe him by the head." Medical Discovery * is a most potent al- and kindred affections, often after "No. sahib, if he be not the sixth. 1 Mir Jsu, engaged in a Hcoutiupexpe- terative. or blood-purifier, and tonic, or other advertised medicines had fa dition on his own account, understood Both these world-famed med will go and see." invlgorator. and acts especially favor- "You may be attacked." that the officer sahib's orders must be are wholly made up from the gly ably In a curative way upon all the 4<1 have found a sword, sahib. Yoi| obeyed. He vanished. Soou they heard extracts of native, medicinal rc; a great crackling among the bushes on mucous lining surfaces, as of the nasal found In our American forests, Dr. J. P. Draper, V. S. left me uo cartridges." processes employed In their m Jenks told him that the dip and the the right, but Jenks knew even before passages, throat, bronchial tubes, stom- ach, bowels and bladder curing a large facture were original with Dr. Pi twelve packets were lying at the foot he looked that the Dyaks bad correctly and they are carried on by skilled ol estimated the extent of his fire sone percentage of catarrhal cases whether Treats all diseases o of the rock, where Mir Jan speedily the disease affects the nasal passages, ists and pharmacists with the al^ Horses and other Do discovered them. The Mohammedan and would keep out of It. the throat, larynx, bronchia, stomach apparatus and appliancea spec mestlc animals. gave satisfactory assurance that be un- The first physical Intimation of tho (aa catarrhal dyspepsia), bowels (as designed and built for thia pur derstood the mechanism of the rifle by enemy's design they received waa mneons diarrhea), bladder* uterus or Both medicines are entirely free alcohol and all other harmful, li Calls proiuptly at- filling aud adjusting the magatlne. pungent but pleasant smell of burning other pelvic organs. Even In the chronic pine, borne to them by the northerly or ulcerative stages of these affections, forming drugs. What is said of tended to day or night. Then he went to examine the corpse of power to cure the several dise'asei hreeie and filling the air with lts aro- it Is generally successful in affecting the man who lay In the open near the # Now Itoih cruwlmr and revolver wen M which they are advised may be e ma. The Dyaks kindled a huge fire. needed, enrea. In fact the Golden Medical quarry path. Discovery** is without doubt, the most learned by sending your name orriee at Reeldeaoe, Joaea koMae The sailor stood In Instant readlnees The heat was |)erceptible even on the rock. They were so poised and held anccessful constitutional remedy for all address to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Bu aecoad aortk off old Lowal 1 Hofal. to make a counter demonstration were ledge, but the minutes passed aud the below that Jeuks could not force them N. Y., for a little booklet which he Phoao—144 forms of catarrhal diseases known to the native assailed. But there was no dawn broadened into day without any backward. A fourth appeared, ita modern medical science. li.'Chronio compiled, containiiiff copious ext from numerous standard medical be llgu of the Dyaks. Mir Jan returned other result Mug achieved. coarse shafts looming into alght like Nasal Catarrh Dr. Sage's Catarrh Rem- Iris, a little drawn and pale with sua edy fluid should be used for washing which are COIISIIIUHI US ' anthoritif with the news that the sixth victim of the horns of some gigantic animal. physicians of the several school tha brief yet tierce encounter was a pense, said, with a timid giggle: The four covered practically the whole and cleansing out the nasal passages while taking the "Discovery" for its practice for their guidance lu pres "This does not seem to be so very front of the ledge save where Mir Jan Harley renegade Malay. He was so confident blood cleansing and specific, healing ing. it is FRKK TO ALL. A postal serious. It reminds me of my eflTorte that the enemy had enough of It for cleared a little space on the level. effects upon tlie mucous lining mem- request will bring it. the ulght that, after recovering Jenka' to cook." The sailor was standing now, with branes. This combined local and gen- Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets 1 Maynard revolver, he boldly went to the well "These is more to follow. I fear, dear the crowbar. clinched In both handa. eral treatment will cure a very lur^e constipation. Constipation is the c and drew himself a supply of water. one. But the Dyaks are fools. They The firing In the valley slackened and percentage of the worst cases of chronic of many diseases. Cure the cause you cure the disease. One "Pelle During supper Jenks told Iris so should have waited until night fel died away. A Dyak face, grinning like uasal catarrh, no matter of how many a gentle laxative, and two a mil again after wearing us out by constan a Japanese demon, appeared at the top years' standing they may be. PLUMBINQ much of the story as waa good for her w thartic. Druggists sell them, vigilance all day. If they Intend to em As to the Favorite Prescription." it -that la to say, he cut down the casu- of the ladder nearest to Iris. nothing is " just as good." They a And all work in connection is advised for the cure of one class of alty Hat. ploy smoke It wouid be far worse for "ihin't fire!" shouted Jenks. And the urigiual Little Liver Pills first put It was easy to see what had hap- us st ulght." iron bar crushed downward. Two oth- diseases only -those weaknesses, de- old Dr. Pierce, over 40 years with City Water System. pened. The Dyaks, having mlsaed the Phew! A volume of murky vapor ers pitched themselves half on to the rangements and Irregularities peculiar Much imitated, but never equ Io women. It is a powerful, vet gently Mohammedan and their water bag, arose that nearly suffocated them by ledge. Now both crowbar and revolv- They are tiny sugar-coated gran aeling, invigorating Ionic and nervine. I easy to take as candy. Phone 182 searched for him and heard the con the first wbift of its uoisomejfumes., 1 tC wort needed. Three Udders were Mr. and Mrs. S. Y. Cary attended the funeral of H. McCartney at.Lake A SEASONABLE HINT Odessa Saturday. School la closed for a week*H vaca- tion. G. O. .lones has rented the Glenn TO SENSIBLE MEN Denize place. Mrs. K. Buck Is expcctcd home Few men carry umbrellas, fur from Grand KapMn HOOII Awards of pteces of money have thermore they generally are at the been fciven to the pupils ha ving the wrong end of the line. hftfheKt HtandlngH ench month, by their teacher Mary Morris received the prize for Septemlier; in October Tbat is wby we sell Rain-Coats liennle Hardy won first, prize am! Lydla, Clement. s« court; in November —R & W* "Mackinette" Rain-Coats, Melvin Kingiom received lirst, Hen- nleHardy second; In.lannary Moliert if you please. ('oles first, Myrle Kingdom and Don Winner second; in l-Vbrnary Myrle Rain-Coats made by Rosenwald Kingdom lirst, llohert doles second. & Weil serve for light weight Over- MAST I'ALTIS—\\ !•> R CASR.ANK. Mr. and Mrs. O. A I'.MII NMIR&TUL | coats, just the thing for chill mornings Kapids spiht Thursday eveuinsliaml | and cool evenings, furthermore they Friday at ifeasant View. Mr. and Mrs. II. Oay^et, Mrs. Nellie are made from regular cloths (proofed .1 Hlfers, Messrs. Frank and .l« e !)nvis visited friends here Sunday. by a special secret process) and pro- .1. DeLande's two d-mirhters arc ill tect you from the showers. with bronchial pneumonia. Jan. Patterson hus taken the Mur- shaw farm for the comiug season Genuine styles make "R & W" and is now drawlmr lumber to build on an addition iu which to live. Rain-Coats the proper garment for Mrs. Miner Davis visited her sister business, formal and semi-formal oc- Mrs. Lilly Spauldin^ last Thursday. XIRAGOOD Mrs. Lenn«»n who suffered a severe CLOTHES FOR BOYS casions. A most sensible garment and stroke of paralysis is very ill, small hopes lieing entertained for her re- one that would be a comfort to you. covery on account ol her advanced Made in all desirable fabrics in plain age. Mr. Fisher, caretaker for Mrs. Wear for Easter/ and fancy effects. Shumau, suffered a slight stroke of paralysis but is considerably Im- proved. 8. Semeyn has taken possession of Every mother makes a special effort to M. E. Simpson, Lowell, Mich. his new home the Chas. Clark farm. Mr. and Mrs. It. A. Hart have dress her boys in the newest and neatest gar- moved to Grand Kaplds. family who are there expect to re- turn a week later. Mrs. Henry Uenshaw of Chicago is visiting her sister Mrs. A. F. Cook. ments at this season of the year. Mrs. H. Livingston Is very 111 again. C. Kootsier has bought 40 acres of Mr. and Mrs. .1. Buttrlck bad a tine the homstead, consideration 2200. If appearance ever counts, it counts just OUR COUNTRY boat ride from their home to the vil- lage Wednesday evening to attend Miss Susie Kloostra of Grand Kap- cousins the O. E. S. meeting. lds Is at home helping care for her now; and if a store was ever prepared to please brother who Is still very 111. Canoes can often lie seen riding over the fields uow. its customers, it is this store at just this time. VBRGEMXKS. LOWELL DISTRICT NO. S. Lyn Carle Is home from school suf- fering with a severe cold. An entertainment will be given at A half hour's inspection of tlie Juvenile section iu this store will interest you and The blgb water has kept moist peo- the Bailey church Tuesday evening Mr. Kellogg had a sale of personal ple at home thin week. March 24 by the pupils of the property on Tuesday March 17. demonstrate how easy it, is to dress well and save also. Mrs. Samuel Alexander 1M slowly McPherson and Yerkes schools for Improving. the beuelit of both. Everyone In- Milton Rogers and family are Best Healsr la the World. vited. moving to a a farm near Saranac. Rev F. Starbld, of East Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Bailey and son Suits for Little Chaps- Boys Suits—Ages 7 to 17 4 Some of the residents of this dis- Maine, says: *i have used Bucklen's Lester returned Tuesday from a few trict have not received any mall for Arnica Salve for several years, ou days' visit with relatives at Stanton Ages 2k to 10 years, beauti- years, double breasted and a week as their mall carrier Is too my old army wound, and other ob- and lonla. faint-hearted to attempt to crons stinate sores, and find It the best Woodkrldge N. Ferris. President fully tailored from hand- the water at Ada. Other carriers healer In the world. 1 use It too of the Ferris Institute of Big Rapids, Norfolk styles, smartly tail- from that point are making their with great success in my veterinary will lecture tonight at tlie Bailey some serges, worsteds, fancy regular trips. business." Price 2r»c. at 1). G. Look's church. mixtures and eassimeres. ored. The newest styles Grand river has reached Its crest drug store. Miss Anna Anderson and Miss here and Is falling now. Fortunate- J B8BLB1 CORNBKS. Eva Anderson of Barryton visited Sailor blouse, Junior and and patterns in eassimeres, ly no damage has been done, ex- fesdames P. W. and Melville cept for a few fences destroyed. Mr. and Mrs. Oren Balcom are vis- McPherson Friday. Itlug their daughter Mrs. Merrit Russian effects. worsteds and fancy mixtures. Walter Rogers has rented Mrs. Mc- > ergennes Ladies' Aid society will Caul's place and will take possesion iiewis of Grand Rapids who is slow- ly recovering from typhoid fever. ueet at the home of Mrs. Allen Ben- April first. fiett next Thursday March 20 aud .ferry Oilman Is living on his own will serve dinner. place again. VBMQBNIIBI STATION. The republicans of Vergennes will Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bachelor aud Mrs. Isaac Brannan and son John hold their caucus at Alton drango Harvey J. Taylor ehlldreu visited Mr. and Mrs. ii. I). of Alto visited the former's sister, hall Monday March .'(Oat 2 o'clock. Weeks March 8. Mn. O. Reynolds, Thursday. — - —• Frank White purchased Mrs. Mlra O. Reynolds speut Sunday In tiood For Kverybody. Successor to M. Ruben Grand Rapids. Dennis* farm last Monday for six Mr. Norman K. Coulter, a promin- hundred dollars and expects to move Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hesche were ent architect In the Delbert Building. In soon. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stlu- San Francisco, says: "1 fully endorse The Sincerity Clothes Shop Lowell, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Weekes visit- ton Friday lu West Lowell. all that has been said of Electric Bit- ed at Lowell Sunday. The Young People's meeting will ters as a tonic medicine. It is good Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Porter will be held at the Snow M. E. church for everybody. It corrects stomach, move to their home as soon us the next Sunday evening as usual. liver and kidney disorders In a prompt former Is able to leave. Mr. Hardy Is conducting another and efHcIeut manner and builds up Mr. aud Mrs. Chas. Kyser spent Mr. Pettlzlner of Greenville Is visit- former*s parents Mr. and Mrs. George the system." Electric Bitters Is the J. H. Andrews, director for the series of singing school lessons In this Sunday at the home of their son ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed- Lewis. Mrs. Lewis will remain for a place. The class meets at the home best spring medicine ever sold over Koy. ward McCue. while. Kent County Farmers* Mutual Fire a druggist's counter; as a blood pur- of James Green every Wednesday • — Miss Esther Clark accompanied her Mr. Cutler has rented his farm to Insurance company and one of its ilierit Is unequaled. r»0c. at D. (!. evening. LOttAJI. cousin Miss Letha Blakeslee home Mr. Vonstell for live years aud will most etlicient men, has presented Look's drug store. i 'linton L. Weeks with |507 In settle- Miss Agnes Murray bus returned • - Mrs. Elijah Staid was called to Monday and remained until Tuesday. return to Grand Kaplds this spring. from Grand Kaplds. ment of his recent loss. rALLAIBt'HO. Canada Tuesday by the death of her John Hartley Jr., is the possessor The high water compelfed Mrs. Remember the social given by the brother. She returned Saturday. of a violin. Alvie Tomllnsou and her chlldreu to Miss F. Lewis was on the sick list The mill was disabled one day last Ladies' Aid society at the hall Fri- leave tbelr home at Lowell and they last week. week on account of Ice which took Mrs. J. Gless has been on the sick Mr. and Mrs. i^eon Blakeslee came Mrs. Hoffman Is entertaining two day evening Mar. 20. list the past, week. from Lowell Friday aud attended have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. • out eight feet of the foundation on Charles Tomllnsou. brothers. the south west corner. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Koush aud the dance at Alto In the evening Fran)L White was at Fallasburg No Use To Dlt. baby of Lowell are visiting their with their brother Walter Blakeslee L. H. Merrlmau of Alto called on Frank Sherrard had the misfortune and family. Thos. Stowe one day last week. one day last week on business. 41 i have found out that there Is no to lose a valuable horse Monday. parents and other relatives here. Mr. aud Mrs. Leon Blakeslee have Sabbath school and preaching next use to die of lung trouble as long as Mrs. B. F. Wilkinson of Kecne and Mrs. liogan of Grand Kaplds speut gone to Graud Kaplds for a visit. Sunday morning. you can get Dr. King's New Discov- Miss Lawrence of Lowell were callers part of last week at the home of her At'CTIOft SALE. ery," says Mrs. J. P. White, of Rush- on Mesdames Steketee and Tower daughter Mrs. William Glasgow. John Hartley Jr., Is visiting his Jacob Uoble came home last Wed- i Fred Fero will have a sale ou the boro. Pa. "i would not lie alive to- Saturday. Mrs. W. Glasgow accompanied her cousin Willie Ballard. nesday from Grand Rapids. Brannlgau farm In Vergennes \ mile day only for that wonderful medi- daughter Mrs. Noah Blough to Mae Velter spent several days last Willis Purdy was at Belding one Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Whedon of west of McPherson school house on cine. It loosens up a cough quicker Grand Kaplds Thursday. week at the home of her uncle John day last week. Lowell have lieen spending a few Wednesday, March at one o'clock than anything else, and cures lung days at the home of Frank Sherrard. Mr. aud Mrs. Henry Blough of ('lark. Mrs. Helena White and son are disease even after the case Is pro- p. m. List Includes '2 mares, mule, again at their home. Mrs. A. (J. Steketee who has been Lansing and Noah Blough of Grand Mrs. Earl Curtlss Is numbered cows, 5 shoats, brood sow, wagon, nounced hopeless." This most re- Kaplds were here to attend the fune- among the sick. 1 Miss May Rice spent Sunday lu liable remedy for coughs and colds, with her sister Mrs. Tower the paat tools, hay, cornstalks, corn, seed ten days, returned to her home In ral of William Glasgow last Wednes- Mrs. Frank Houghton Isconvalesc- potatoes, 45 hens, etc. See bills Grand Rapids. lagiippe, asthma, bronchitis and day. hoarseness, Is sold under the guar- Grand Rapids Tuesday. lug. printed at LLDGEK otUce. with which Wm. Bovee visited his mother at James Hooper of I'etoskey was this notice Is given free. Fallasburg Sunday. antee at D. G. Look's drug store. A party fruiu Jenlsou was here Mrs. Frank Clark speut Sunday fiOc. and 11.00. Trial bottle free. Monday looking over the situation here to attend the fuueral of Orva with relatives In Grand Rapids. Terry Purdy Is now able to get Hooper. The following were here for a blacksmith shop. Mrs. John Brannan aud son Don- out-of-doors. also: Clinton Hooper ami wife, E. DeWltt Stanton hasgone to South ald spent several days the past week •OWflB. Cool, and wife and Melvin Hooper oi Wedding Ststlonery A card party was given at the Lowell to work. with relatives In Grand Kaplds. home of Prof. J. Miller the first of Clarksville, Fred Spauldlug and wife, Mrs. Mary Whltford of Duttou Is Mesdames Steketee aud Tower vis- John Brannan and mother Mrs. Elegant stock for invi- the week. visiting her two nieces Mrs. Blanche D. /aglemlre aud wife aud sou of ited Mrs. Titus and Mrs. Kaymond Hastings, lA>ap K arte her aud wife Florlnda Brannan were at Lowell tations and auuouncc- Mrs. M. Wiggins entertained two Deming and Mrs. Edith Benton and aud families lu Keene Monday. one day last week. nieces last week. tbelr families. and John Kartcher aud family of ments just received at Carl Colvln who Is working for Freeport aud several from Campbell- A traveling library has lieen pur- C. R. Porter is not very much Im Wilder McUlarmld of Grand l^edge Mr. Odell in Vergennes spent Monday town. chased for the school for three this oftice. we print proved. visited his parents Angus McUlarmld with DeWltt Stanton. months. Also there has been au or- and wife from Wednesday until Fri- Edward Koush aud family of them in beautiful Mrs. Frank Keech was Hi last Grand Kaplds are moving to the gan bought for the school. week. day and added business to pleasure. He drove out here with 4 horses, sold FHATT LAKB—SOUTH BOSTON. home of the former's father Jacob Tiffany Shaded Sunday school at Alton church Rev. M. A. Braund preached an ex- Koush here. If you want steady work that's • next Sunday at 11 fast time, preach one to Grand Kaplds parties, sold one fine •'! year-old mare to John cellent missionary sermon, Sunday, Mrs. 11. M Seese speut Friday at pleasant and profitable, write at engravers style script. Ing services afterward. Hoovenalr of Bowne, traded one to after which little Misses Irma ("11 ley Freeport. once to The Hawks Nursery Co., The makers challenge Norman Stuart of Clarksville, then and Gladys O'Blern gave appropri- Wauwatosa, Wis. Largest In the NOKSB LAKK. comparsion with best en- Ths Lttoky ttaartsr traded one with his father. ate recitations. The thank offering State. ^ Aug. 1 Charles Coppens of Grand Ledge Is collection, which will lie used for Albert Gosch Is conllned to the graving. Furnished Is the one you pay out for a box foreign missions, amounted to $('* house with lutianiatory rheumatism. Lowsli Csstsr. complete with inner and of Ur. King's New Life Pills. They looking after his farm Interests In Bowne. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walker spent Charles Winks who has been con- Mr. and Mrs. LeRov Graham of and outer envelopes. 100 bring you the health that's more Saturday and Sunday with their ireclous than Jewels. Try them for Warren Roush and family of Low- llned to the house the past week Alto have moved to L. H. Merrlman*s for $3*. 25 Samples free. ell are visiting tbelr (parents Jacob daughter Mrs. Hattle Wilson and with grip Is able to lie out again. farm and will live with the former*s tleadache, biliousness, constipation husband In Grand Rapids. and malaria. If they disappoint you Koushand wife and J. W. Mlsbler M. Smith the ulght operator of brother Frank Graham. Mail orders solicited. the price will lie cheerfully refunded and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thurlby enter- Branuan's station will move into Mr. and Mrs. Amos Havens and Call at office or address al l>. 0. Look's drug store. .Ind Bouck and wife of Freeport tained Mr. and Mrs. r. Dennis and the upper story of the house of Mrs. son Carl attended the funeral of Mrs. visited George Huntington and fam- Mr. and Mrs. Will Tapely last week. George Parrot. Haven's father James Trowbridge ily last Thursday. Rev. aud Mrs. Braund were enter There will be revival meetings at at Clarksville last Thursday. The Ledger, John Thaler has erected on his talued by Mr. and Mrs. Kuben [ah- West Lowell In the near future. Milton Sterling and son Warren of Lowsli Mioh. The **Soelal hour*' announced for farm a new windmill purchased at Sunday. Mrs. James Brannan who has lieen East Lowell visited the former's sis- last Friday evening was Indeflnltel Freeport. Eleven were put through the .'Ul. conllned to the bouse a number of tor Mrs. Thos. Stows Tuesday. postponed ou account of the bigi Clyde Starke Is working for Watt * nd 4th. degrees at Grunge Saturday weeks Is reported to be much lietter. David McConnell was In Grand water. night. An oyster supper was served Thomas. Frank Grahem Is assisting S. S. Kaplds last week and bought a home by band numlN'r one superintended The road from Ada to Orand river Velter with his wood cutting. while there. Mrs. Lucy Sinclair and son Bert of by Mrs. D. W. Llnd the leader, Mrs feibl rum tiijklge Is Impassable except with a Harris Creek visited tbelr daughter D. L. Sterling has gone to Alto to bilat. Loyal Taylor being 111. The new lire Ira II ay den of Kalamazo" has and sister Mrs. Corwln Porritt Sun- escapes have arrived but are not put been visiting at the home of Mr. and visit his daugbter Mrs. L. 11. Merrl- Mad* by W. Q. Miller, Mrs Darling of Urand Rapids vis* day. Mrs. Wesley Johnson. man. ttui Mrs. William Crowe last week. up yet. Watt and Gertrude Thomas sp«*iit Miss Nellie Johnson spent Satur- Burt Klnyon was In (Jrand Rapids 'Ihe President and secretary of the A. M, Andrews of Lowell Is assist Alton Mills. Sunday evening with Lewis Barkley ing his son-in-law Will Draper dur- day aud Sunday of last week with buying a horse last Wednesday. I. L C. fejeratlon visited tlie Ada and wife and Miss Cecil llolcomb. ing the sugar season. her parents Mr. ami Mrs. Wesley Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tomllnsou This is the |l)randato call for cltil on Tuesday. Johnson. The Farmers* Telephone organisa- Verne Freeman returned from the have rented a place In East Lowell VV. L. Burdlck of Grand Rapids vis tion met at Angus McDIarmld's 1 ietha and PhlloBlakeslee speut Sat- and will move there In the near when you (want satisfaction. lied hlii mother Mrs. A. U. Burdlck Ferris Institute Friday to assist his house Friday aud Incorporated. brother Frank In sugaring. urday and Sunday at the home of future. Sold by nudMr. and Mrs. Wlthey Saturday Frank t 'lark. Phllo returned Sunday George i^ewls was a guest of Thjs. MidSunday. Sheriff and Mrs. E. F. Cllley of •AST LOWBLt*. and Let ha remained until Monday. Stowe Saturday. Mrs. B. (linton, and daughter lonla visited Mr. aud Mrs. E. W. C. H. Aloxandor Maty returned from Ann Arbor on Mrs. Ebllnof Grand Rapids s|>ent English Friday aud Saturday and Charlev Hartley was at Alto Sat- Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Lewis of FrUay The other metnbsrs of the last week with Mrs. Debooer attended Grange Saturday uiirhl. urday Grand Rapids have been visiting the Flynn A Norrotor CHAMPIONS OF ALL THIEVES. HOW TO KNOW PURE PAINT. PRACTICAL QUESTIONS FOR PERUNA EDITORIAL NO. 2. Bheels Capable of Stealing Sheet from A Way In Which It May Be Identified POULTRY RAISERS Under Sleeping Man. Witness of Brainy Before Using. •orr SHCLLCD coos Dr. Hartman has claimed for many yean that Peruna is an EXCELLENT Qiicstion" What can bo dono to pre- vent soft shelled eggs?"—./. B. C,, Ale. CATARRH REMEDY. Some of the doctor's critics have disputed the doctor's The sailor, in response to a gruff Unbelievers After a building has been painted Reply .—Soft shelled eggs arc usuallr . claim as to the efficacy of Peruna. eomnKind, replaced rather sheepishly long enough for a weather teat, it is caused by wrong euro or improper feed. :i box of eulieh eigarettes .thai he had easy to tell if the paint used "was made Feed the hens plenty of clover and grqeti Since the ingredients of Peruna are no longer a secret, what do the medi- By REV. A. C.DIXON, D.D., bono and to the evening ration add a sti\iill cal authorities say concerning the remedies of which Peruna is composed? eluni:i!y abstracted from tlie drug- of pure White Lead or not. Hut such quantity ot Prntts Poultry Kegulator. Pastor of the Chicavo Ave. (Moody's) This ration will supply mateiial for Take, for instance, the ingredient HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS, OR gists showcase. Church, Chicago. belated knowledge conies like locking lihcughl I'd prof- growth, as well as eggs, and you may bo GOLDEN SEAL. The United States Dispensatory says of this herbal remedy, "Make." lie said. the barn after the colt is stolen. sure of a fairly good output. iled better from tin lojiclun's of my What one wants is a test, that will that it is largely employed in the treatment of depraved mucous membranes, QOINQ INTO THK BUSINESS lUieel brother-in-law. There's no thief tell the quality of tho paint before it Men of brains, Question:—** I intend to go intocbieken chronic rhinitis (nasal catarrh), atonic dyspepsia (catarrh of the stomach), like a Hheel." ! and the labor of putting it on are raising and would ask if you would ad- though they be vise me to start with pure blooded stock chronic intestinal catarrh, catarrhal jaundice (catarrh of tho liver), and in •'Whals' a Hheel (he druggist ' paid for. not Christians, or would com mon stock do?"—B.Y. Ala. diseased mucous membranes of the pelvic organs. It is also recommended for Nature has provided a way in which t asked. cannot fail to give Reply :~-\\y all means avoid the com- the treatment of various forms of diseases peculiar to women. "Don't you UIMW whnt a I'.luel \*, ! genuine White Lead may he positive- mon **scrub" stock. You will have to the Rible a ! ly distinguished from adulterated or trouble if you start with common stock. Another ingredient of Peruna, CORYDALIS FORMOSA, is classed in the .lake? Why. he's one of them thiev- very high place I fake While Lead before you spend a A BOOK ON POULTRY United States Dispensatory as a tonic. in' llil! iribesmcn in India. When 1 as a literary, eth- Question .•—"Where can T obtain a cheap cent on your painting. j hook containing full informationregan CEDRON SEEDS is another ingredient of Peruna, an excellent drug that was in I 'ii:i 1 married a Hheel girl— ical and religious d- a .-MllriV gci a wife, you know, in Pure White Lead is made from me- ; ing chickensR. J).% Mclss, force in the world. has been very largely overlooked by the medical profession for the past fifty every pnrl. .lake, and Ram I)as?. my CUio lead, and und^ inicn*. heat. years. THE SEEDS ARE TO BE FOUND IN VERY FEW DRUG STORES. Such a man was broiher-in-law. gaw me some lessons Renjamin Frank- such as is pioduced by blow-pipe, pensive. There is, however, a new bofck The United States Dispensatory says of the action of cedrou that it is used as -, pure White Lead will resolve itself back | just out relating to poultry, which usually in ; te .lin'. The lUics ls is considered lin. who said: a bitter tonic and in the treatment of dysentery, aud in intermittent diseases into metallic lead. If, however. It is sells for 25 ccnts, but we understand tbat i• > ii»> ev:,'!! siicKcr thieves than the -Young man. my by writing tho publishers, tho Pratt Food not genuine White Lead, or it' it con- as a SUBSTITUTE FOR CUININE. Chinese. advice to you is Co., Philadelphia, and naming this paper. tains the slightest trace of adultera- a copy will bo maiied free. We have seen OIL OF COPAIBA, another ingredient of Peruna, is classed by the United "V r.i;;i;y"s the trick Ram Dass that you cultivate tion. tho change will not take place. ; this book and it thoroughly covcrs tho States Dispensatory as a mild stimulant and diuretic. It acts on the stomach .-huwed me. Wur.st he showed me how an acquaintance : ! Therefore the "blow-pipo" test is an subjcct in a practical way. io sii :il a sluvi I'i om under a sleepin' with, and a firm and intestinal tract. It acts as a stimulant on the genito-uriuary membranes. absolute and final one. INDIQCSTION Useful in chronic cystitis, chronic dys- man. A slick trick, hni one of no i.t'lief in. the Holy Scriptures, for this Question:—" What makes a hen's comb ureat mility. For. after all. what The National Lead Company are turn purple?"—/•;. \f. R., Wash, entery and diarrhea, and some chronic it. your certain interest." Reply :—'Vh\n is probably duo to indi- uouil'.- a S'.KVI to yen al:.r you've ' urging everyone interested in painting diseases of the liver and kidneys. Thomas .lefferson. who wrote the to make this test of paint before using gestion. We had a lien troubled thia way Our Peruna Tablet stolen it?" '•Declaration of Independence." said: last summer and gave her Pratts Poultry These opinions as to the ingredients r.u; that S'lin't be done, can it?" I it. and they guarantee that tho pure Kegulator. Within a •week sbo was lay- of Peruna are held by all writers en -i have said, and always will say. that White Ix?ad sold under their "Dutch ing again and w as all right. Is Peruna With riiid the druggist. 0 the subject, including Bartholow and ih studious perusal of the sacred vol- ] Hoy Painter" trade-mark will always SCALY LEO "I s. en it done." the sailor declared. ume will mak' better citizens, bet- Question .*—"1 have a rooster with scaly Scudder. prove absolutely pure under the "blow- Fluid Removed. • I i' done under yottng Ivov t. r fathers and better husbands.' leg. Please let me know if coal oil and lard OF HYDRASTIS, BARTHOLOW •y\\: MT-r-Lee. ihe son of a lord. I' yijie" or any other test. To make it will remove tho scales."—/I. C, R., Ind. Daniel Webster, than whom a brain- | easy for yMi to perform tho experi- I Reply:—Cnnl oil and lard treatment SAYS it is applicable to stomatitis as like this: ier man has not lived under our Htig. ment they will send you free upon re- ! may help, but wo know from experience Catarrh of the mucous surfaces of the mouth), follicular pharyngitis (catarrh •'Kam Dass sneaked in on young said: "The I'.ible is the eook of all that Pratts Head Lice Ointment, if used vor thii.ugh the open window, and quest. a blow-pipe and everything nec- regularly, will quickly soften up the of the pharynx), chronic coryza (catarrh of the head). This writer classes others for lawyers as well as divines, scales so that they will drop off and at lu'iiinnin' on the right side of the bed • essary for you to make tho test, to- Hydrastis as a stomachic tonic, useful in atonic dyspepsia (chronic gastric and 1 pity the man who cannot find gether with a valuable booklet on ' the same time kill'tho little insect which Ivor was layin" over towards the lives underneath tho scales. catarrh), catarrh of the duodenum, catarrh of the gall duct, catarrh of the in it a rich supply of thought, and rule paint. Address. National Lead Com- it it he folded ihe sheet in very neat. CARE OF CHICKENS Intestines, catarrh of the kidneys (chronic Bright s disease', catarrh of the of condnci." "It is a belief in the 44 ' liat pleats riirht up to Ivor's back. 1 pany, Woodbridge Building, New York Question Please tell me how to get bladder, and catarrh of other pelvic organs. liible." wrote (loothe, "which has tho best results from my chickens. 1 was p.-erin" through the window and City. BARTHOLOW REGARDS COPAIBA as an excellent remedy for chronio Sfived me is a guide of my moral and have 65 hens of different ages. IIow Ram motioned to me to notice how liter iry lift No criticism will be able Good Eye, Cuchuillin! should I feed them ? "—Mrs. Ji, T, L,, S. D. catarrh of the bladder, chronic bronchitis (catarrh of the bronchial tubes). the sheet was folded now no wider Who can set bounds to the soaring Reply:—Vvi*\k\o a house with warm BARTHOLOW STATES THAT CUBEB, an ingredient of Peruna, pro- to perplex the coniidence wc have in roosting room about 12 x UO feet. Arrange , than your hand. whose contents hav i imagination of the Celt? An enthusi- motes the appetite and digestion, increases the circulation of the blood. Use- a writing so that after thev go to roost a thin mus- "Then he tickled Ivor on the left stirred up and given vital life and astic New Yorker recently watching a lin curtain can be dropped down in front ful in chronic nasal catarrh, follicular pharyngitis (catarrh of the pharynx), side with a fcaiher. He tickled and its own. The further the game of hurling—which resembles la- to keep out tho cold. Feed two parts corn rncruv bv : and one part each barley, oats and wheat, increasing the tonicity of the mucous membranes of the throat. It also re- tickled till the young feller rolled to a-i.'s advance in civilization the more crosse—between stalwart teams, was to which should be added five tablespoon- lieves hoarseness. Useful in atonic dyspepsia (catarrh of the stomach), and in ;he right, passed clean over the sheet •he Hible will be used." moved to ask President Conway of the ju]s i>r;itt.s Poultry Kegulator. Give chronic catarrh of the colon and rectum, catarrh of the bladder, prostatorrhea, and began to snore again. Maitlvcw Arnold lias not been ac- Irish Athletic association how far a fresh, clean water regulariv end feed fresh meat twice weekly if 2)ossib!o. and chronic bronchial affections. •"Alter ihat. of course, the trick was eased of sympathy with Christianity, good man could drive ihe ball. \ •mLSPAUGH. MEDICINAL PLANTS, one of the most authoritative easy. Ram Dass gathered up the 'our In' had brains and he wrote; "'Io "Well. I'll tell you." lesponded Mr. Papa's Pet. works on medicinal herbs in the English language, in commenting upon sh- fi and slung ii out to me. I kept the nible men will retuvn becaus.' Conway, with a twinkle in his eye that "Fifteen-two and a pair makes four," COLLINSONIA CANADENSIS, says that it acts on the pneumogastric and it for a curiosity. I go! it yet—at iIvy cannot do without ii." contradicted his serious speech, "in said Subbuhs, who was playing crib- vaso motor nerves. It increases the secretions of the mucous membranes in j least my Hheel wife has it—in the The Bible Essential. the good old days when Cuchuillin was bage with Poplcy. "What have you in general In the mountains of Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Carolina, d 'ar old Indian shack -if I ever go Didenv. tlie French unbeliever, diampion of Ireland, the king and all vour crib?" back tii'ie." collinsonia canadensis is considered a panacea for many disorders, including when he lookt-d from the ecclesiastical the nobility were assembled at the "Ah!" replied Popley, absent-mind- The sailor sighed. machine which he had can:- to criti- great games of Tailtin. Cuchuillin headache, colic, cramp, dropsy and indigestion. DR. SCUDDER regards it edly, "just the sweetest little ootsums* • If I ever go back." he -aid. •"but ci.-e. r, ihe i'.ible ils;df. wrote: "No struck up a hurley hall into the sky. toouums girl in the world." highly as a remedy in chronic diseases of the lungs, heart disease and asthma. • niehovv 1 don't .;eem to hear tlie b.-ttcr lessons can 1 teach my chil't and then walked off to his pavilion and ^ These citations ought to be sufficient to show to any candid mind that Pe- • iiipie b' ils a-callin' verv loud." than those of the Hible." took a drink of potheen, and strolled Oui Hair Food absolutely restores runa is a catarrh remedy. Surely, such herbal remedies, that command ths KV. M Prof. Huxiey. though he had a hack to the spot in good time to catch gray hair to its natural (original) color, enthusiastic confidence of the highest authorities obtainable, brought together A Musician. Too. r.:. row. scientific spirit, was compelled the hall on his hurley."—Harper's whether brown, blond, red or hi ark, from the same bottle, without dyeing it. in proper combination, ought to make a catarrh remedy of the highest efficacy. She j.-, not really a member of the to write; "l have always been in Weekly. favor of secular education without ihe- We want to hear from the sceptical, This is our claim, and we are able to substantiate this claim by ample irnly smart set. but she likes to im- A New Woman's Marriage. olngy. but 1 must confess that 1 hav<' fiwi.^ht T. Sprague &. Co., Chicago. quotations from the HIGHEST MEDICAL AUTHORITIES IN THE WORLD. agine herself such, and sbe poses as Mrs. Klinor Glyn, the Knglish novel- been no less seriously perplexed to the encourager of senilis tlirough the ist, who attompts. in her little hooks. know by what practical methods the And He Knew. expedient of spreading a free lunch to shock in the French manner, de- religious feeling, which is the essen- Little Sister—What is the difference snare for the musical euibusiasts on rided the "new woman" at a dinner in NO MORE MUSTARD PLASTERS TO BLISTER tial hasis of moral conduct, is to be between a felt slipper and any other TriE CCIEMTIFIC AND MODERN EXTERNAL COUNTER-IRRITANT. Sunday evenings. The landlord was New York. unwilling to rcivw her lease after Oc- kept up in the present chaotic state of kind? th" "These new women, with their Little Hrother (speaking from ex- t' b'M- 1. and she and her faithful hub •opinion on these mailers without clubs and their fierce chins," she said. 01 perience)—A felt slipper is felt less Capslcum-Vasdinc. by sought new quarters. After long the Hible. • make me think of a conversation I search thoy at last, found a placo Uosseau. strong and independent, ; than a slipper that isn't felt. See? EXTRACT OF THE CAYENNE heard once at a dance. I wli'M'p ilic rom was not too ninch in though skeptical, wrote; "Pernse the ! '"So your sister, tho fenior wrang- PEPPER PLANT TAKEN hooks of philosophers, with all their Public Land Opening. ^ '.wcess of the sum they had llgnrcd ler,' one girl said to another, Ms very DIRECTLY IN VASELINE pomp ot diction. Mow meager, how j Irrigafod under "Carey Aet." Lew cost; upon, and llie acconnnodalions were , happily married, I hear?' ' rasy p.ivnients. Write for daic of draw- contemptible are they when compared not TOO far behind their aspirations. " 'Indeed she is,' the other girl an- ! in>r and full information, Irrigation IV with the Scriptures. The majesty of! partincut, -100 Home Ins. Bldg., Chicago. DON'T WAIT TILL THE PAIN 1 and they came to the matter of the swered. 'She is most happily married. the Scriptures strikes me with ad- j COMES-KEEP A TUBE HANDY lease. Mindful of his interview with Her husband daren't open his mouth Nothing Is more amiable than true A QUICK. SURE. S^FE AMD ALWAYS READY CURE FOR PAIN -PRICE tr~. miration." ! the last landlord hubby drew the agent in her presence.'" ! modesty, and nothing is more con- —IN COLLAPSIBLE TUBES MADE CF F 'RE TIN—AT ALL DRUGGISTS AND We could liil volumes with quota- j DEALERS. OR BY MAIL ON RECEIPT OF 15c. IN POSTAGE STAMPS. ; aside. 1 temptlble than the false. The one 1 tions from famous Christian scholars, A substitute for and superior tr rr.u^tarJ or any o'.:v:r plaster, and will net "1 want to tell you." he began, pomp- Result of Business Growth. guards virtue, the other betrays it.—' hut these are from skeptical men of, blister the most delicate skin. The pain-allaying and curative qualities of the ously. "that my wife is a genius—a Recently a livery Arm in a southern j FeneIon. article are wonderful. U wil! step the toothache at once, and relieve Head- brains and culture who view the Hible ; musical genius—and that from time town built a one-story frame addition r ache and Sciatica. Wc recomrr.eni it as the best and safest external counter- simply as an intelligent, moral and ed- PILES CURED IN O TO 14 DAYS. to time we shall have little—er—mu- to its stable for the accommodation of PAZO OINTMENT Is rnarantaM to care anr O irritant known, also as an externa! remedy for pains in the chest and stomach sicales. I suppose thai there will he ucational force. of Itcbing. Blind. Bl«odlaf or Protrudlag PilM ;Lr.d all Rheumatic. Neuralgic and Gouty complaints. A trial will prove v/hat wagons, etc. Jerry, the night watch- 6 to 14 days or money refunded. &0c. 1 no objection made to these little af- Webster's Strong Tribute. man. whose long service has con-j we claim for it, and it will be found to be invaluable in the household and for Great men, though not Christians, children. Once u:;ed no family will be without it. Many people say "it is ! fairs?" vlnced him that he is part proprietor ; Men make houses, but women make the besj of al! your preparations." Accept no preparation of vaseline unless "Lord love you, no." was the hearty give the same high estimate of Jesus of the concern was overheard explain-; homes.—Danish. ihe same carries our label, as otherwise it is not genuine. i response. "I'm musical myself." • Christ. Daniel Webster wrote: "I Ing the matter to a couple of inmates j — believe Jesus Christ to be the Son of ri. I ONLY ONE "BROMO orixnTE* Send your address and we will mail our Vaseline Booklet describino j "Indeed!" was the gratified I re- m this Wise. j That isLAXATIVIS BUOMOOUININB. Look faff our preparations which will interest you. ' joinder. Cod. Th" miracles which he wrought "Yes, our business done concreasea j the <><*•. tto Wont 17 Stats St. CHESEBROUGH MFG. CO. New York City "Yes, sir." declared the agent. "I establish in my mind his personal au- so dat we's been obliged to build dis ^ *•» o » • thority and render it proper for me . had the first pianola in town." hyar substantial in de reah!" A wife is cither the making of to believe what he asserts." Ralph Waldo Kmerson said: "Jesus j man or tho unmaking of him. Most Suicides in Vienna. Out to Be Some Special Place. is the most perfect of all men that ' On the way across the Styx a dis- Weslern 1 Among all the ISuropean capitals have yet appeared." | pute as to precedence arose. Canada ! Vienna has long enjoyed an unenvia- FARMS RE Napoleon Honaparte, with a mind as i "I used to put pig iron into life THE ONLY ! i»!e preeminence for its number of discriminating and logical as Web-. preservers," declared one shade. j suicides. st er's. held the same view. "1 know ! lTnfortiinately. the figures for last "I made rotten fire hose," said the Sanitary men," said Napoleon, "and 1 tell you i other. | year tend to enhance this reputation. Jesus Christ was not a man. Superfl- j 1 "Dump 'em both overboard, Charon," Durable The ofllcial records show that 356 men cial minds see a rer-emblance between I ! and iOS women coinmitted suicide, as yelled Satan. "I don't want 'em."— Christ and the founders of ompires j Louisville Courier-Journal. WAIUOAIM compared with 315 men and 110 worn- and the gods of other religions. That Typical Farm icene. Showing Stock Rauinc ifl Never rubs off when the v.all is wiped <*n in 1900, a total increas of 3!». lie- resemblance does not exist. There is MUSIC STUDENTS down. :Mes this, there were no fewer than between Christianity and other reii-j TM aU'smpts at suicide, 111 by men WESTERJ CANADA Alabastlne colors arc soft, beautiful and gions th" distance of infinity. Alox t Should Have Steady Nerves. velvety; never fade and never flake o^f and 2!)S liy women. SFINOOFTLIOCHOII'OT-T HNIILS FOR PRNIN (RNUVITIJJ, andor, Caesar. Charlemagne and my- fjTo.-U rainin? an'', mi ki-i\ fitrnunjrIn » m-w dis- Alaliastine is thoroughly sanitary, never The prepondc'iiuice of men over self founded empires, lint on what did , oi ;inil \!5)rna iiav i'e* moulds nor mildews on the wall. women appears somewhat striking— The nervous system of tho musician we rest the creations of our genius?. often very BOnsitive aild any hal)it ct:nily bein Opened lor Sctiletacnl uuthM' ihe three lo one—but taking tho cases of Alabastino U carefully packed, proper- I'non sheor force. .lesus Christ alom like coffee drinking may so upset tho lv labeled and ii inndo in sixteen diiTorent actual suicides and attenipis together, Revised Homestcaci Regulatisnii founded his "inpire upon love; and at i nerves as to make regular and neces- tints, also white. I'ach ]>ackago will covcr 111iproportion is reduced to loss than Ihis hour millions of men will die foi , F'.lrv may cow IIP NI.RL.' I.- |.r V V '•M cfrtnia from oUO to 4.>0 Bquare feet of surface. sary daily practise next to impossible. p«i(i iiuutiH), by llu* fa'.n r.u't .vin, •laii^U* two to one. illness and mental disor- him." I' I, brolli' I- :• •.I'.'.-R <»L :III IIII. INLI'.L' IHUIH- I ders were responsihh' I'or mon' than "I practise from seven to eight hours Ttniiwili'J - "1 ii' -u • .,>•.i i-f li )a -v.-^ On one occasion (Jen. Hertrand ex-] a day and study Harmony two hours," 1) ar'* tlifis ii'nv t'a^i v avaiIal>lo iii 'Ih-so a fourth oi" the total sujeides; unhappy l>iessed to Napoleon his doubt as ti)^ jr - nt fiaia iUcv ai.'l laixvil Write for Spccial love affairs accounted for LT), poverty writes a Mich, music student. "Last. Proof is ino\liau.stiblo that farming scoliotic. the doily of Christ. "If you do not j , ar Color Schcmcs for lor '>2 and dissatisfaction witii their September I was so nervous I could Lydla ii. Pinliliam'* Vegctablo Tli«.'Pf! you will lin'l lif.r:iifat «15niat(». believe that .lesus Christ wns di i only practise a few minutes at a time, IHi^hborji. fliuvciifj- foi* la iuii. \v PUT UPJTHE MONEY EXCELLENT CONDITION List of Citizeis Who SikscriM fo FKI- AMUI Report Skows VIHaie f ininces to Making ory Ourutee Nil be In Goo4 Shape. KOIIOWIDK are names of tbu§e citi- Following Items are gleaned from zens who subscrllied to the guaran- the annual linanclal report of the Good tee fund by means of wblch the Doyle Village of Lowell for the year ending cheese factory, Heinz pickle station Feb. 15, liXto: The Village has paid and Muskegon Carving & Art Furni- for rebates on cement sidewalks i The best way of making ture factory have been located In $713.89; Interest on bonds $1,520.00; business friends is the Lowell: fur cement crosswalks $512.55; for R. VanDyke 100 F. T. King 100 labor on the streets $1,354.40. Re- method of A. W. Weekes 100 O.C.McDannell 100 ceipts of the lighting plant $9,402 72; W. A. Watts 100 D. 6. Look 100 tax collected $7,893.74; net profits of L. Coons 100 Scott Hdw Co 100 the lighting plant for the year "Makiug Good" W S. Winegar 100 M. E. Simpson 100 $3,104.80. There Is In the sinking E. R. Collar 100 C. Alexander 100 fund $2,071.32. Harman Nash 100 S. P. Hicks 100 The village is In an excellent con- We're making friends K. D Stocking 100 T. Whltehonse 100 dition financially, and has In the T. Donovan 100 D. Kubler 100 lighting and power fund sutllclent every day by Klumpp & White E. F. Denny 100 money to pay the lirst Installment 100 of bonds which matureln March 12)09. MAKING GOOD T. F. Shlels 100 J. Hamilton 100 The lighting plant and entire system Velter & Wads- are in first class condition, part of c 1 wortb 100 the pole line having been rebuilt dur- If you are nol one of A. J. Howk & ing the past year and other repairs I Sou 100 A. D. Oliver 100 of a permanent nature having been om* sutistled us turn ers, Norton Henry 100 M. C. Greene 100 made, the eipense of which has been borne out of the earnings of the plant i ii ! if worth a trial to 0. Guy Ferry 100 C M Edeliuauu 100 Weldon Smith 100 G. G.Towsley UH) The rebates on cement walks will be « E. I). McQueen 100 continued for the present year and It find a jewelry sfon* thai Edwin Fallas 100 I'hln Smith 100 Is hoped that this will have the effect A' IT \ LLY saves you Lowell Cutter of causing all the old board walks Co. 100 J. S. Bergin 100 to be thrown out aud replaced by r monev? Lowell State cement walks. It Is the Intention of Bank 100 U. B. Williams 100 council to expend approximately the C. M. Watters 100 V. Kaymond 100 same amount of money for cross- Orton Hill 100 walks as was expended last year. Brown Sehler & The genera! clean-up days which McKay 100 McCarty Bros 125 proved so satisfactory last year wil F. M.Johnson 100 M. VanarsdalelOO be made a feature of this year also R. W. Swaze 100 .I.M.Meyers 50 Lowell Lumber Co. 2(K) B. C. Smith 50 % I am prepared to do T. A. Murphy 50 W. R. Andrews 50 5URIED5Y CONRADES. K. ,1. McMahon 50 .1 ohn Roth 50 E. Tinkler 50 H.J.Taylor 50 Up-to-date Dress ('. H. Anderson 50 Earl Hunter 50 Christopher Stinchicomb, Veteran, Res- K. R. Eaton 75 Ident ot Lowell 37 Yeirs. Several others have expressed a Making wish to be represented In the list and Christopher Stlnchlcomb died at Latest styles, lirst class work. another canvass was to have been his home In this village Sunday even- made this week but the soliciting ing, March 15, 1908, aged 82 years. sa tisfac t ion (i uaran teed. The funeral service was held at the 1 committee has been unable as yet to v. omt and see me about tbat get together for this work. As soon Oupee schoolhouse Tuesday after- new Spring iaown or Suit. as the canvass Is finished we will noon, Rev. Russell H. Bready otticl- complete publication of the list. We atlng. Burial was conducted u.v >IKS. UK H in the Lee Bid k hope It will be a long one. Jos. Wilson post G. A. U. at Dupee cemetery. Deceased was born in Baltimore, Maryland, July 0, 1825, and when about ten years of age moved with his parents to Williams county, O At the age of 21 he was married to | It Makes No Dillerence What Line'l Caroline Lett. To this union ten children were born, of whom six are living. In December 1S01 he enlisted |Ol Work You Are Engaged In-| in the army with Company H. Third Onio ( avairy and served four yearn. | You Should Have a Bank Accounts He then moved with his family to Grand Haven. Mlcli . from there tu ^ Kverv man today lias a ^o«h1 chance to lay up a com- ^ AHhton and thence to Lowell In I5i71, where he has since resided and has •£- peteuce in twenty-live years or less if he will save. An been a member of the G. A. R. ^ account with this hank will provide an excellent system ^ He leaves to mourn his loss four daughters. Mrs. .Jane Morsman and 1 5: of laying aside ihat portion of your earnings you do not 2 Mrs. Ella Rehkopf of Ashton. Mich., Mrs. Anna Reece of Milton Center, O. Zz need for immediate use. 3 and Mrs. Dema I^eonard of this vil- lage; two sons. Fred of Great Falls, ^ This bank will appreciate your account, whether Mont., and ElwOod of this village, CWMHVOIMI A.BLACK CM/CAGO twenty-four grandchildren and seven TOLZDO ^ lar^e or small. CLOM* CO. - great-grandchildren, besides a host of M S7 PAUL. friends throughout the village.— fiO The Lowell State Bank [Com. __ TAILOPLD IN Th:: C. i-L 15RATED LOWELL, MICH, ^ GONE TO HER REWARD Workshop y \v/ORTH KimummmiumuuiimimiumiuuiimuiK c Death of Mrs. I. #. Jones at Toledo, Burial al freeport. Mrs. Ira B. Jones, a former resident of Lowell, died at Toledo, U., March If Thinking of That 1908 3,1908, aged 72 years. Following is from the Freeport Herald: Louis A. Harris was born at Grims- First Showing of Spring by, Ontario, February 20, 185JO. I While very young she moved with Spring Wall Paper ; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Har- ris, from Grimsby to Burford, Ont- Remember that you can obtain new exclusive patterns^ ario, where she remained until her marriage to Ira B. Jones, on June 9 1853. 1908 "Worth Skirts" from us that are better designs, better styles, better Shortly after her marriage she colors and printed ou better stock and lower priced than was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Bur- papers sold by small dealers or sample book houses. This ford, and since that time has lived a For Lowell's Diseriminating Dressers true, earnest Christian life, always de due to the fact that we buy direct from the manufactuers voted to church work. She was a charter member of the Freeport Con- H E Skirt Styles we announce today short women and military effects for lovers in large quantities, enabling us to sell low enough to gregational church, where the servic- es were held. are of the most recent creation; fresh of novelty; in short, it is a display that is make you want the goods especially when you see our The deceased was the mother of a gifted family of six children: Joseph from the hands of the artists who all-inclusive and you are sure to find The line and inquire our prices. LET US SHOW YOU. T., of Lowell, Mich., Maggie M., T (now deceased),Emery L., of of Stur- tailored them in the celebrated WORKSHOP Style that will exactly suit your taste. gls, Mich., Mrs. Averllda Myers, of Toledo, Ohio, at whose home the OF In keeping with the late fashion ideas, deceased ^pent the winter, and Mrs. WORTH. Each one is distinctive and Henry's waR p§p r Store Loa E. Moulten of this township, beautiful—selected by us with a rigorous the materials express a refreshing note of B and all the surviving members of the family, with numerous other regard for serviceable qualities and with a newness. Besides the plain and fancy Lowell, Michigan relatives were present at the funeral. Some of the children now have ^sil- English Panamas, there are chiffon Pana- \ ver threads among the gold" as a re- fine discrimination of the truly elegant in minder that they, too, are nearlng mas in rich, refined colors life's sunset. in effect. The display re- For several years past, Mrs. Jones - varit ies of shadow stripes has been an Invalid caused by partial flects many charming new paralysis, and during that time she has patiently aud cheerfully borne conceits from the ex