LOWELL LEDGER VOL. XXIV LOWELL, MICHIGAN, FEB. 22, iqiy No. 37

YOUR US! dNCE IHE LITERARY CLUBS HEARD ABOUT TOWN /hy Pay the Peddler or Canvasser To Help the Moose Lodge or Clover Leaf Club Met With Newsy Notes About People You High School. Mrs. McMahon. Know. Who is to get the prize library The Clover Leaf club met at Mrs. Ella Smith is employed at Twice These Prices? WOULD HIT LOWELL LIGHT contested for the Moose Lodge the home of Mrs. F. .1. McMahon Lasby's place. AND WATER SYSTEMS and Lowell High school since last February 20. A goodly number Remember the Village caucus ^011 can anve a Knod ilwil of money hy buying your etock fall? Nobody knows. Appar- was present and enjoyed the fol- Friday evening. tonic Ht thin store. Inmeud of paying the peddler big, faucy Committee of Lowell Citisens ently, it can be swung either way lowing program announced by urteen for koocIh of unknown qunlltv. Look at these prlcee Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. (J. tor that oul reltahlo und guurauteod stock conditioner and Met Other Protesting Dele- by a few people. Mrs. McKay, chairman of the Hcott a 9 pouud son, February worm expeller— Following is J. W. Brunthavers social committee: gations inJLansing Yesterday. 21. last report before the final an- "America," sung by club, Mrs. J. O. Clark was confined to the A committee of Lowell citizens nouncement of the winner. Mitchell accompanist. house by illness several days this DR. HESS STOCK TONIC appointed by Village Premdent Moose Lodge 1.777.978 Song, "Deserted," Mrs. P. C. W. S. Winegar, who heads the week. Lowell High School l.WKUM Peckham, Mrs. Mitchell, accom- CW 25 lb. pail costs $2.00 delegation, went to Laneinp yes- Vergennes Grange 27.(1411 Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Young were panist. 100 lb. drum costs $6.50 "^8 terday in the Interests of the Alto High School 2r»,850 Presidential contest. in Grand Rapids Monday and Are You Interested village, bm regards its ownership Only five busifiess days left in Piano solo. "Shepherds All and Tuesday. Remember, we have no peddler's wagon and horses' ex- of the light and power plant and which to win the prize. Head the Maidens Fair," by Nevin, Mrs. The Lowell Cutter company is in the Future of Your Child? Habits of Thrift, possible future ae(|uisition of the contest ad and see who are the Mitchell, who responded to an about to install a new boiler in pay. That's why we can sell you Dr. Hess Stock water system. business men who aie giving encore with the "Sextette." its factory. votes with purchases. Remem- Tonic at these rock-bottom prices. formed in early years, are the The following letter is explan- A cherry stabbing contest fol- Mr. and Mrs. Orlow Yeiter at- ber that 1,000 votes are given atory of the situation ami errand. lowed, which created much mirth. tended the auto show in Grand with every dollar paid on the City of HtiirKtci, Feo. 17,1917: Solo. "A Maid Sings Light and Rapids yesterday. Here In 11 nother point, Mr. r.inner. we want to emphatlze. To the Mayor and Hty OrticlalM: liedger, or 1,500 votes with one that Im; |»r. Hewn Stock Tojdc In highly concentrated; It goes Best Insurance a Maid Sings Low," Mrs. P. C. Wayne Young, who is working Oentlemen: Your attention 1h call- year's subscription at ^1.50. Peckham, who responded to an farther, ns the hiiimII ounc ijnnntIty proven. in Ann Arbor, came home to I>r. Hetm Stock Tonic Ih to put your anlinalH In a thriving ed to a bill now before the l^efctilAture Last call. Last chance. (Jet encore. for the future. We have given this matter sinmd Sunday with his parents. condition, make tie' ailing one* healthy and expel the worms which, If adopted, will place on the busy now. Refreshments were served by A Grand Rapids deputy sheriff otherwise you pel your money hack right here at our careful thought and invite the opening of an tax roll thatportlon of public utllltteH t he committee. Place cards with store. We hIho hand!'' located outolde city llmlta, and make a "yarn" about Washington up- was here recently closing the va- It liable for all taxes Heme as pri- on" edch, some of which were rious petty gambling devices account for your child as the best business about town. Dr. Hess Dip and Disinfectant vately owned In the township. pretty clever, were used. Dr. Hess Poultry Pan-a-ce-a The proposed bill, omitting Irrelc Next meeting at Mrs. Law- Mrs. D. 11. Owen was taken to training available. Dr. Hess Instant Louse Killer vant parte lu as folio we. the (the Contest Lowell High in Basket rence's March .'J. R. M. Shivel St. Mary's hosnital yesterday, portion added by thin bill being In will talk upon Michigan Laws for expecting to undergo an opera- Ball Tonight. tion this morning. parenthenle.) Michigan Women. Rep. G I fifiSC 0nc of the House Bill 15)8 Greenville will be tlie next op See Parker's list of farm bar D Entitled: A bill to amend Sec. 7 of poncnts of the local high school • VI. Rexall Drug Stores Lowell Literary Club Met With gains in this paper and call the Act 200 of Public Acte 1893 etc. as basket ball team, the ap-state attention of friends to these amended. Sec. 7. The following lads coming here tonight (Thurs- Mrs. W. S. Winegar. real property shall l»e exempt from chances for a home in Lowell. day). The Lowell girTs will also taxation: Third. Lands owned by The Lowell Literary club met Dr. Greene, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. by any county, townshln, city, vil- play, they meeting an independ- with Mrs. W. S. Winegar Wed- Shivel, Joe Lewis, Phil Krum and lage or school district and butldlhg* ent team for the preliminary. In nesday afternoon, Feb. 14. After Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hosley were thereon used for public purpose*; view of the excellent showing be- the usual routine of business the (Provided that If a township, city or Grand Rapids visitors Monday. We Pay You 4 percent to Save. village has previously acquired and ing made by the girls this season chairman proceded totheelection owns or hereafter acquires and owns pros|)eets are bright for a good of officers for the next year: Messrs. and Mesdamss C. H. property not within the Incorporated crowd. President, Mrs..I. M. Hutchinson, Moore, Walter Rogers and Har- Announcing the Agency of limits of the such township, city or The last contest bet ween Low- Iwt vice president, Mrs. R. M. ry Bo wen of Lowell attended a village, but within the limits of some dance beyond Ada Saturday eve- other township, city or village and ell and Greenville at the latter Shivel; 2nd vice president, Mrs. used for profit or gain, then such place resulted in a victory for ning. ppxccoxojTTYT • .. . 1). G. Look: recording secretary, Artistic Piano property shall be assessed and taxe:l Greenville by tin1 close spore of Mrs. R. G. Watson: treasurer, Hugh Can* oij Billings, Mont., where located, the same as other 17 to 1 "J: This time Lowell looks who has been visiting his parents property In such township, city or Mrs. Far! Thomas; corresponding 0 ('.'A village is assessed and taxed.) for a "win," the locals oontending secretary, Mrs. J. G. Hurley; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Carr in Keene, The House committee on taxation that the home inllaence should parliamentarian, Mrs. John S. since Christmas, started for home Having succeeded in obtaining the ; turn the game our way. The Hooker; critic, Mrs. M.C. Greene; Monday. R !i ]rTw had a hearing on this bill Feb. 15 and agency for the HOBART M. CABLE refused our request tor adjournment games will start at 7:.'»o sharp. directors, Mesdames A. H. Lash, Glenn Conklin and little son —— —• -— < —- PIANO, I hereby solicit inspection of and further hearing to give oppor- A. B Cadwallader, J. O. Clark, Russell of Grand Rapids spent tunity for you to be hear J, and the Free Lecture by Col. Shields. I). Flanagan. L. W. Rutherford, Sunday with the former's parents a sample at my store. :: chairman gave out the Information The literary societies of Lowell D. C. Macham, J. M. Meyers,S.S. here., Little Russell remained lor that the bill will be reported out are co-operatinir to give the pub- Lee, K. S. White and Miss Audie a longer visit. Feb. 21 I 'ost. §£tccc; . . . . •; < lic a first elass lecture and have Harvey J. Coons, who has been As this well-known piano has been la order that all cities Interested secured ("ol. (i. 0. Shields, noted The program in charge of the ailing for several days, went to sold for many years by one of the may co-operate to defeat this bill, author, lecturei' and explorer, director, Mrs. W.S. Winegar,was Grand Bapids last evening, ex- GIFTS GIFTS Sturgls has asked that all meet at who will give his illustrated lec- o|)ened with a piano solo, "Cho- pecting to submit to an o|)era- largest miihlc bouses in western Mich- the Downey House, Lansing, Wed- ture, "Wild Animals and Uinls," pin Polonaise" by Mrs. Hutchin- tion for appendicitis. igan it will need very tittle advertising. son, who also nlayed "To a Wild nesday noon, Feb. 21, to arrange for in the High school auditoriuin The Post office was closed to- It speaks for itself. :: :: ;; Rose" by MacDowell. OLIVER'S united action, and tru'rt that you 'riday evening, March iJ,at 7:W». day at 9 a. m., Washington's Mrs. Geo. M. Winegar read a can arrange to attend with a large Col. Shields is especially well birthday; and many of our city paper on American Wild Flowers committee. known as editor ol Recreation subscribers will get their Ledgers written by Mrs. James, who was Tl/hen you think of Sifts you in meantime we trust that you Magazine. at the printing office this after- uiv'li!" to be present. will lie able to get In touch with your The ieriure tree to lliopuliik. noon. Senator or Hepresentatlve and take Mrs. M. N. Henry sang "A Red, think of Oliver's store. Remember the date. Mrs. Heman Dawson has such other action as you find desir- Red Rose"and responded to an en- bought the Emmons home on R. D. Stocking core with "Mighty Lak A Rofee," We know that—so we are always looking for the able. A Joint meeting of our City OUR CIRCUIT JUDGES. after which Mrs. A. B. Cadwalla- Washington street, formerly Council and Board of rubllt* Works owned by Wm. Pullen. Consid- Best Quality Goods at Consistent Prices- last evening adopted a petition and Three circuit Judges lor Kent der told very entertainingly of f eration ^1,200. Elmer Howk protest and urged our best afforts to County are to be nominated and the art of rug making. will occupy it. ward off this blow to municipally elected this Spring. The nomi- 1 ieaut iful quotations on flowers easrsHir;-™ Watchos, Sftmgs, Chains, ffiroochos, owned public utilities. nations will take place at the were read at roll call. Experts consulted by Hugh The legislature adjourned until primary election to be htld The club, after one of the best Young in regard to the eye that SSrownio Cameras and JCodaks, Feb. 21 and your members may be March 7th., next. The present meetings of the year, adjourned has failed him, give no hope of home. Judges, Perkins, McDonald and to meet with Mrs. O.C. McDannell restoring its sight. The trouble Hoping to meet you and your com- Brown, an' candidates lor nomi- Feb. 2S. Cor. Sec. is said to be due to the bursting Fancy China from 25c up. Cut Glass 25c up. mittee Wednesday. nation at the coming primaries. of a blood vessel behind the eye. NOTICE Very truly, Considering the high class of the Two vagrants, Thomas Laugh- A. F. Morency, work done by these judges they On Februrary 21st, 1017, the lin and James O'Brian, were sent Cdison 'Diamond jimbo rola and records Mayor. firm of Lai ley &Sbuter willbedis- The above letter was preceded are each entitled to a re-nomina- to the county jail by Justice An- £or Re-Crcation of Music. tion and a re-eluction. These solved by mutual consent. All drews. Officer Ed. Walker escor- by a telegram to President Wine- bilh against the firm must be JUS7 A PICTURE gar, which was followed by a men are doing splendid work. ted 'the happy couple to their Welcome whether you buy or not. To insure thiscontinuedefliciency presented at once; and all bills future home,' "Till the bluebirds will hriii^ hack old nn'inorips of uIim-hi friends und half forgotten good citizens meeting convened Friday times, in the liwsof nmsl 01 ii> plcji>invs .•in* not so hountil'ul that we they should all be returned to due the firm of Lalley & Shuter nest again." afternoon in the State Bank jar- will be due and payable to Mr. can afford to for^vt any of tiu-m. why nut have office. The voters should not New York City dealers are lors, where the matters invo ved J no. J. Lalley on and after that fail to be on hand at the primary charging 10c per pound for po- NATURAL PORTRAITS were informallv discussed anc the date. election March 7tli., to vote for tatoes. One year ago the price niiide lien* froipiftiliy ;iiiil rN.-iiaii^v with your friends? A. D. Oliver above "junket advised. Lalley & Shuter. them.—ad v there was 4c. A million or so of Our artistic I'urtiaits utv alw;i\«- admiivd und tivasured. Make an Jeweler and Optometrist Mr. VN'inegar selected the fol- appointne'ut 1 his wi-el;. lowing citizens for the purpose: that city's poor had better get Remember the Moose initiation James Green is ill. "llyew Kxfinilno'l find C. Bergin, D. G. Look, H. Van out into the country and raise Wednesday evening, Feb. 28. II. 11. Reed is convalescing. (i1hhh»'h Fitted.*' Dyke. R. E. Springett, R. M. their own potatoes. AVERY Ionia degree team is to do the M. B. Conklin was home from Snivel. Rev. A. U. Lash returned yes- initiatory work. Ionia over Sunday. Ti I'll 1 \ .OWC.CCCJZ'ZJ"' The citizens committee return- terday from. Ashland, Ohio, The Photographer in Your Town " Phone 287 ed from Lansiug feeling that their where he and Mrs. Lash were trip had been worth while. They called by the illness of thelatter's report this morning that further 3QBE father, who died after their arriv- proceedings on the bill in ({ues % al there. Mrs. Lash is expected tion have been indefinitely post- to return home early next week. poned and are hopeful that the Ernest Pinkney of Keene was project will not be revived. made a Master Mason by Low- I am Paying the Highest Price for ell Lodge Tuesday evening. His 'wWwwwwW •••••••oaaaaati How's Your Coal Bin? townsmen Brothers Daniels and Detroit, Mich., 2-18-1 Beans, Potatoes, Wool, Live Stook Bowen came along to see him Who wants a 4% F. M. Johnson, and Clover Seed safely through. Refreshments o t Lowell, Mich. were served, as usual on such oc- Dear Sir and Brother: casions. TEMPORARY Memorial > Also have a new supply of Clover, Timothy, Alsike We have sold our Hat at 42. l Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Philip Ave., and are moving back and Mammoth for sale. Rickert of Keene and Mrs. Isaac The sentiment which induces the to the old home at 731 Baldwin Gay of Midland, met at the home THERE IS HARDLY ft DftY PftSSES erection of a memorial, and the Ave. Kindly send our Ledger of N. V. Warner for a farewell 1 there. C. H. RUNCIMf\N BUT MOST OF US ftRE CftLLED very word itself, demand per- visit with James Boroughf and UPON TO DRAW FROM OUR RESERVE The main question in Detroit Successor to Charles E. Jakeway. manence. son Harold, who left Monday EITHER PHYSICAL, MENTAL OR FI- now is fuel. When you meet a evening to make their home near NANCIAL. friend now it isn't "Good morn ^11 ii=iromi=ii 11^ Lind, Washington. That is the first quality to ba con- iug or good evening," it is "How The lota Nu club entertained HAVE YOU SOME IN STORE? sidered in choosing monumental much coal you got," if one ac- knowledges he has over a bushel the senior boys at a six o'clock material. he is liable to have company the dinner last evening at the school THIS BANK IS A GOOD PLACE TO rest of the winter. I don t believe building. The table was prettily START A FINANCIAL RESERVE AND The Lowell Granite d Marble Work* 1 have quite a bushel left. Mrs decoratal with potted plants IT CANNOT HELP BUT BE OF REAL K. and 1 are going to call on and three beautiful cakes trim- SERVICE TO YOU. can furnieh what you wleh. some of our friends and relatives med with the colors of the class this afternoon. and the name of the club, the Yours fraternally. gift of Miss Buckle. The eve A, L. Knapp. ning was spent in rehearsing for Lowell State Bank SATURDAY SPECIAL the senior play. South Boston Grange. CHOCOLATE NOUGAT FUDGE The members of Mrs. George •J. C. Ketcham of Hastings, 20c per lb. Cheetham's Sunday school class Master of the State Grange, will took a sleighride yesterday after- speak at South Boston Grange noon to the home of that lady, hall Triday evening in the inter- Quality and Prices are the combination upon and gave her a genuine surprise. HOT! •HOT! ests of the community. Every- which our candy Is based. Twenty-eight were present. Af- body invited. The young people ter a business and social meeti:inn g If there it one thing that is needed more around 2 of the Congregational Sunday We manufacture our own candy and we put forth our a sumptuous supper was servred . the house than any other it is the Hot Water Bag. f| School will serve supper after the best efforts to carry a fresh and complete line at all times. Mrs. Cheetham was presented Does yours leak? Is it in good condition to use? V address. We make fresh Ice Cream every day. All cream is care- with a china cake set; and the If you don't need it today you probably will tomorrow. $ fully tested before going into the freezer. Give us a trial ladies all say they want logo The Hot Water Bag is one of the great modern A CONGREGATIONAL order. again. inventions, it saves innumerable lives; and some- Services next Sunday morning A card from Mrs. Orton Hill, RUBBER FOOTWEAR Xl times does more than medicine to make the sick one 3T We a)ho have in stock at all times a fresh and complete as'usual. Preaching by the pas- dated Feb. 19 at Daytona Beach, JT comfortable. It it indispensable. Our prices for the line of Fruits. No oull* or eeoomfa. Your money TblH 1h the neuKon of the year when we miMt wear Kubbers If W9 tor. Florida, says that after reading 5 two-quart Hot Water Bags are $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, # chet. fully refunded if you are not satisfied. wleh to eojoy the pleasure of having dry feet and good health. Union services at this church about the Michigan "blinger," •Jt $1.75 and $2.00. You will find that we always have Watch our whdows for s|»ecials. It's not only necemmry, hut IL'h aliHolutely real economy to WSST in the evening. in The Ledger, she is glad she is a good line of Fountain Syringes of quality that cor* A them, an they will greatly prolong the life of your shoes, and at the there. "While the fruit, flowers present high price of leather, should prove a very Important question 2} respond with those of the Hot Water Bags. All these jjL BAPTIST CHURCH. and gardens were badly frosted, with you. goods guaranteed perfect. ^ * Preaching. 10:30 a. m. ~ THE SUGAR BOWL it is \ery nice here. The last few We have them In all Htyles and bI/.uh to lit the whole family- Sunday scnool, 11:45 a. tn. days the temperature has been 1« 1 <* B. Y. P. U., 0:30 p. m. Lowell, Mich. from 75 to 85. Yesterday at the I w. 8 INEGflR Union service—preaching, 7:30 SPECIAL-Tangerlnes, 20c per dozen. colored school services were in the WILLETTE & HART ¥ 2 p. m., at Congregational church. open all the time. The ocean is HOMIC UK (lOOI) SHOES. J. E. Jiodine, Supply Minister. beau-tiful." THE LOWELL LEDGER

There was, therefore, no opportuni- LOWELL LEDGER va ty or an occasion, as in Ihe days of tha Sussex trouble, for any negotiations to P. M. JOHNSON, PubUthcr. 9^ fntcreil nt tho ro^toiHc* i*t I.uwdIIm prevent the crisis or an attempt to Sccoml-CUm M;ilinr State and General News Section of Ledger stave oft the coming break betweei the two counirles. There was no LOWKLL MICH K) AN II chance this time for "discussion with the emperor, such as served to savo the day ut the time of the Susses Harley Maynard Small Hope There That Ovart Act note. Compiled and Condensed for Readers of r\ Nothing could he done except to ro» PLUMBING Can Be Long Avoidod. port to Washington the developments -a which aj pea red In Ihe press of tho And all work In connection with City Lowell and Environs world before the embassy dispatches Water System. Phone 182 U-BOAT POLICY UNCHANGED had started from Berlin and await tho anticipated explosion. Special Message on Budget Syatem. 0. C. MoDninioiii W1. This came in the shape of a rupturo Gov. Albert K. Sleeper and llio of relations earlier than even Ameri- Phyalalan and Surgaaa Commanders of Submarines Given members of the legislature still have SERIOUS REVOLT MARKET QUOTATIONS cans had expected, and certainly with Wide Discretionary Powers—First •fflM IN NIOONOI fLK.. LOWILL, mtCH jj Michigan News to come to an agreemenl as to how Uncensored Dispatches Tell of a promptness which, astonished, and perhaps even dismayed, the German Michigan is going to acquire a budget •i Tersely Told Live Stock. Development of the Crisis. M. C. Qreone, M. D. DEGREE OFDRYNESS system for its financial affairs. THREATENS CUDA official world, prepared though It was DlCTIlOIT — Cattle — Best heavy for energetic American action. Pliyalalan and SurQaan With the senate holding the De- steers $0.50(^10.25; best handy weight Copenhagen. Feb. l.T—Lillle hope or Aims at the Germans. •mei m nioonci blk.. iowill, Mian LIQUOR COMMITTEE DECIDES TO Land-Roberts budget bill in commit- Hillsdale- Probably the oldest per- EX-PRESIDENT GOMEZ ATTEMPTS butcher steers, $8.50(ft !t; mixed steers expectation prevails in Berlin Unit Just what results the German ei- SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO PEO. tee and the house holding in another son in Hillsdaie, Mrs, Christina TO OVERTHROW THE PRES- and heifers. *8^8.25; handy light war with the United States is avoid- butchers, |7.25® 7.50: light butchers. able or that a modus vivendi reconcil- perts expect from the U-boat awn- 8. P. Hloka PLE OF STATE. committee Rep. Foote's bill for a Schwartz, aged nearly 1)7 years is ENT ADMINISTRATION. budget commission to study the sub- dead. $6.50@7; best cows, $71/ 7.25; butcher ing the policies of the two governments palgn Is uncertain, but in comrersa* Laana, Oallaatlana, Raal Catala and cows, $6rrj<6.50; common cows, $5.50$/; can bo found. lions in German naval circles the be- Insurance ject, Gov. Sleeper has come out iu Albion.—AHphyxlation by coal-gas 6; canners, $4.50^15; best heavy bulls, There now is a desire on the pnrt of lief was expressed that If it succeeded favor of a thorough study of the from a stove in her room resulted In Ptt^DC* Klock. rnw«ll Micfc. BUDGET SYSTEM DISCUSSED AMERICA MAY INTERVENE f7^/7.75; bologna bulls, $6.75^ 7; slock the authorities and a vast bulk of the in raising the amount of tonnage simk budget problem and the passage of a the death of Miss Jane A. Gardener, bulls, $6(7r6.50; feeders, $7(h8; stock- people to avoid actual hostility In an.\ p'>r month to l.(HHMMN) tons, besidea 80 years old. law creating such a system, based ers, *6.50^7; milkers und springers, way consistent whh the genvral lines having a deterrent elteet on 3,000,000 LOST AND POUND Quvernor in Special Message to Both Government Has Offered President on tho report of investigators. lie has Sanduslcy. — Andrew Phillipft, an $40®80. of the present suhnnirine policy, but tons of neutral shipping plying to Brit- Advertise Found Articles. Houses Urges Adoption of Pre* / sent in a special message to both aged resident of Custer township, is Menocal 5,000»000 Cartridges and Calves—Best grades $13(914.50; only in such a way. ish ports, the campaign would effect Its The Michigan Law Says in Effect. gressive Measure. houses urging that a commission of in a serious condition as a result of 5.000 Rifles. mediums, $10012; heavy, $6.50@9. Accordingly, Instructions were given, object and force Fngland to consider peace. A person who flndH lost property inquiry be named. being kicked by a cow. Sheep and lambs-Bern Iambs $14.50 so the Associated Press has been re- j fair lambs, $13,751/14.25; light to liably inlorined, to submarine com- This. It was stated, would have to ttnder circumstances which giva him Many of the legislators are of tho Calumet—Four hundred pupils were (By \V. L. CALNON.) Washington—Civil war has broken j common iambs, $13(013.50; yearlings, nmnders before they started on ih.-ir be effected by not more than two- knowledge or means of inquiring as opinion that they are just as compe- saved by fire drill when the Tri-Moun- out in Cuba between the forces of $I3ft 13.50; lair to good sheep, $9';]) February mission, to take the safe side thirds of the available submarlneR, ta the true owner, and who appropri- I«ansing. tent now to pass a bill providing a tain school south of hero was de- ates Kuch property to his own uso or President Menocal and former Presi- j 10.50; culls and common, $7(08. when neutral vessels, particularly since, owing to the nature WhHher Michi?;an shall he "bono budget as they would be after hearitig stroyed ut a loss of $15,000. to the uso of another person who Is dent Gomez. Gomez, who seeks to 1 Hogs—Mixed grades, $12(?/12.40; American, were in question, whenever of the work and of the submarine, dry" or whother .she shall ho moist- from an Investigating commission on flot entitled thereto, without having j Cadillac.—Several cases of small- seize tho government and expel the pigs $11 ft 11.25. possible. Fiiemy merchantmen, when the boats must spend al least a third ( iicd with iiinil<-

to determine whoso memories shall b« specially honored by busts to bo em- placed In the colomuule and to whom Ihe special honor of burial under the m BEAl chapel shall be accorded. It virtually CONGRESS STIRS UP TROUBLE has been determined that a bust ami a rs aivd 5Knib GEORGE , memorial tablet shall be placed in the EVERY FOUR YEARS ABOUT colonnade in memory of the life, and are and Cultivatiorv. THE INAUGURATION. services of David I)u lloise (Jaillard, United States corps of engineers, who dug the Culebra Cut and who died PARADE CAUSES PROTESTS Just as his work was completed and WV5/mCiT(^5 as a result of the strain of seven years' service In the tropic.;. Some Senators Object to Historical It seems likely that, with the ex- Floats Until They Are Explained— ception of the case of Admiral Dewey, Other Lawmakers Wail About the whose place in the history of the coun- Hotel Rates. try already Is assured, there will be no burials In the crypt under the momm By GEORGE CLINTON. chapel until at least ten years elapses Washington.—Every four years, as after the passing away of any man of The father of our country has told regularly as the Inauguration Itself, a the service. Fame, as someone has row comes in congress over the gen- put "It, must stand the test of time. in personal letters what heavy eral subject of the pageantry and the Some men are heroes for a week, a 4 expenses (if the big event. month or a year and then when tho Congress if never at any other time first enthusiasm has died it may be burdens he had to carry during always is nonpartisan, to si consider- found that their service after ail Is able measure at any rate, when it not entirely worthy of the high honor the war for independence discusses inaugural function* in ad- of burial in the national pantheon. vance of the event itself. Criticisms Paradise of Clubs. & and worse than criticisms have been In proportion to Its population thero KCAUSK (!(»orj,'o Wnsliln^ton he- L are more clubs, social endeavor, pure- the order of every late January and Moved sliu'crcly in tho Inborn In- early February every four years with- ly social, scientific and political, In the nlicnahlc rij;lit of men born on this in Ihe memory of the oldest «1" the city of Washington than in any other soil, or tnmsfcnvd lo it. spiritual- Washington correspondents. town in Hie I'nited States. ly as well sis pbysicjilly, lo tho Tlie census figure* have not been fruits (if frccfloiii mid indopond- This year It was the expressed In- consulted concerning this matter nud onco; bccmisc bo bcllcvrd lluit Ibis tention of the inaugural committee, of il may be Hiat L'mie Sam's counting nntloii wjis t«t bo bold by Iboni which Kobert N. Harper is the chief, and tahuhiling ollicials do not take no- froo of nil opprossion, wbotbcr in to give the parade feature of the day tice of dubs, but inasmuch as there is llio form imjiist Itixntlon or any something which would dilfereiiliate it* •i clubhouse, or at least the headquar- olbor infrin^omonf of Mio lidorosts. from the parades of the past. So it ters of an organization of some kind, wollnro iiud itrinciplos of tbo inlrdiilnnls, be ro- was decided to have a series of so- \ looking after. tbo slrutrjilo bis- ndliiary irtnins and oxporionoo —and tho sparrow tribe Iu its various the family ef a representative or setia- ! through the entire season, while the most to this glorious work, what Use your flowers in borders rind find bis '.irofully irainrd oxooutivo ability. Ills ramifications and coli.itcrjls runs into lor stays in Washington after he has j cost of a seed packet is hut a 1 title. ever his station or from what- around the sides of your lawn. Never Idoal was tbo common irnnd. For that bo gave bis hundreds of difL'ercutialiom!. For some been retired from otiice the female I Good taste dictates the system of ever part of th ho may make flower beds In tho center of your limo and strongth un.siintodly, risked bis all and reason "floats" suggested to some mem- members of It still can continue their i planting large bunches of single spe- come. Let. all distinction of na- lav n. A bit of green turf, well-cared witbdrow only when governmonl was so woll os- bers of congress chissicai representa- membership iu Hie Congressional dub. ' cies together rather than tho old way tions, countries and provinces 1 for, is an asset to any homo grounds. tnbllsbod that It would not sulTor 1'rom his ntlro- tions of fair women, drapul more or Kvery alleiiipt Is made to keep poll- of mixing a dozen varieties in as many thereof he lost in the generous If you want a soft, thick turf on mont. less and reminiscent of the days of tics out of this woman's dub, in which, j feet. contest who shall behave with your lawn, mow it often and let the Throughout his oaroor tho om- rowanl ho sought the empire of Home. So i was that however, nearly every member is a | It is the same plan that places a the most courage toward the enemy and tin clippings lie where they fall. This vas lhal ho mi^bt partako, "In tho midst of my most sure these geiiih -non lhal i' is a much easier am in the upper lions;: the scho.ne was strong partisan one way or the other, i dozen carnations or roses in a vase : , kindness and good humor to each other. S(li from out t00 follow cilizt ns, tho boni^n Inlluonco of good laws less distre.-.-ing thing to draw up remonstrances it Inveighed against by ono or two mem- I'.y an unwritten law of the organiza- J rather than a heterogeneous collertlnn ] , , f . . "If any be so lost to virtue and love of country as nHlch ll|;fl lt lps cl lllizo it us lt (lc under a froo govornmont, Ihe ovor favorite objoot a comfortable room hy a good fireside than to or bers on the ground that tl lats were lion the president for one term is a ! In* the old-fashioned bouquet. Mass to con intie In such practice after this*order they 1 cays. of my heart." cupy a cohl, bleak hill and .-loop under frost am more tilting for the corona.ioii of a Democrat and for the next term a He- your flowers if you would secure the will be severely punished and discharged from the Support swvd peas on a hedge of snow without clothes or Mankets. However, al king than for the simple shearing in publican, and so the alternation goes : Washington, although iiossossing wealth and jio- service In disgrace." best effects. brtt-h. This Is bolter than pouUry- though they seem to have Utile feeling for tbf of the president of a republic. mi from election to eloetlnn. Fitlon. all IionLrli obsorvanl ofn.rmsmid eoromonlos, The old calilopsis, "lady's breastpin" netiing. as Hie sun does not heat it and After the disastrous battle of Long Island Wiish- naked and distressed soldiers, ! feel supera- They are going to have the t'oats The Congressional Club of Women was in iho host senso a dmioorat. a man who they used to call It, Is a handsome burn the tender tendrils of Hie ding- I'l-ton "once more took the liberty of mentioning to bundantly for them, and from my son! I pity those has a clubhouse of its own, Tlie site : sout'lit tin' same pri\ilo>:os and•opporlunltios for and they will be r» prcsentalively Amer plant. Its long, slender stems render- ing sweet pea. congress that no dependence couhl be put in militia miseries which it is neither In my power to relieve lean, and in fact already the s.nimosity was given by Mns. John II. Henderson, i cvoryono of his fellow eiiizons wbloh ho i-njoyod ing it extremely useful for cutting, liant your shade trees far enough or other troops than those en 11..led and embodied nor prevent." to them is dying away undci the initu- i who holds her m-'Uiborship by right of find who dovotod his •rifts and energies to that end. and tho shades of gold and brown away from the house to allow the air for a longer period than onr regulations have Washington made persistent efi'orl.- to get a dice of proper explaniition. the fact that years ago her husband , Tint they mi^hi have tin m ho not only o.\jiende(l heretofore preserlbcd. harmonizing nicely. to circulate around the house. Sun- guaranty of half pay for his ollic-rs after the war, Congress in addition to objecting to was a rnlted Sf.tes senator from Mis- ! freely his enondos of mind and boNed in lo tho hampering of Washington explained that he had reception are two sides to this story. The hotols ! be right to admit a "working woman" It Is a great temptation to do so, but for tne main It does not transplant readily, there- Shenandojih valley. So well did Wasbimrlon ac- Washington's campaign and to the detriment of the hours every Tuesday from three in four o'clock. part, at any rate, do not into the fellow ship of membership. Tin* If fine specimens aro expected, the fore grow it in pots. Then sink tho complish Ihe arduous task that he was made a pub- cause. Congress was finally prevailed upon by when gentlemen came and went, chatted with each put up their pi-ioes materially except matter was taken to tho club as a surer way Is to single out one or two pot in a border and from the time tho lic surveyor. Almost coincident with his entrance Washington's represcntatloiis ami the tardily other and acted as they pleased. for rooms which face the streets alorkg whole and Hie«acHon of the committee colors. upon a prlvnle career younu' Washington identilied plants are six inches high until tho dawning coiisclonsm's-s that war was enevilahle "At their lirst entrance they salute me. and I which the parade Is to pass. Any hiifv'.- was repudiated, but as tho trained While tho mixed packets are in end of July the shouts should bo himself with public interests. Fond ol athletics and that, beinu' so, inpreparcdness meant calamity. them ami talk with as many as I can. What pomp nessnan in Was*ilngton can get tnoiu-y nurse cannot have her application many instances highly satisfactory, mid sports as well as of military alTalrs, ho Joined pinched out. This will keep Hie plants On Ih-cemher I'd. 17T5 As he wished to avoid war, so ho also wishes to Do not allow the flowers to form der the personr.l supervision of Mr. peeled of me; I know that, without men. without situation as to make mo loo Jealous of Its preroga- under the ordinary conditions of iu-rv- milk* was not up to the top notch. Th'i avoid alliances with h might jeopardize the peace needs. As soon as the flowers begin to Wanatnaker. arms, without ammunition, without anything tit for tives. Hather than comphiin of yotir efforts In the of the nation. Ice. had during their lifdiine per- women of the cinb snot them with a the accommodation of a soldier. Illllo is to he military way, you deserve the thanks of us all. and "Against Hie Insidious wiles of foreign Intluencc formed deeds which will make their smile and told them »o go ahead wlf!i done; and. what Is mortifying. I know that I can- I feel myself happy In this opportiinily of return- the je ilousy of a free people ought to bo con^imitly tuemoile.s last. their trouble making. They madf not stand justllled to the world without exposiiifi ing yon mine In the greatest triilh ami sincciily." awake," he said wiiniingly, in the crypt under the diapd will none. my own weakness and Itijitrlti',' the cause by do- At Valley , where Washington's troops were "Tin1 gtval rule of conduct for us in regard to j he placed the bodies of some of the chirluK my wants. My sHuation has been such that almost miked, had few blankets and scanty food, foreign nations Is In extending our commercial re- more illustrious Americans of the Concolfition. I have had lo uso art to conceal it even from my he wn moved to resentment against "the gentle- hitioiis to have as little political connection as armed services, for Atiington Is solely "Say. when tire you going to pay olllcers." men. without knowing whether tho army was real- possible. . . . a resting place for Hie men of the that little bill you owe nieV" aid the Jealousies hampered him so sorely that ho stern- ly going Into winier quarters or not, reprobating "If we remain ono people under an efllclent gov- twin services. Today Admiral Devey's angry party. ly proclaimed: "The general most earnestly en- the measure a- much as If they thought tho sol- ernment. the period Is not far off when we may body rests In the vault built by IJeut. "Hiiven't Hi" leant idea." calmly re- treats the olllcers and soldiers to consider conse- diers were made of stocks mid stones and equally deny material Injury from external annoyance; Con. Nelson A. Miles for the recep- plied Hie debtor, "but don't worry. I quences; that we can no way assist our enemies luBensihle of frost and miovv, and, moreover, as if when we may ti ke such an attitude as will cause tion of hi i own remains when he shall would rather owe *ou tha< bill for 100 moro than by making divisions nmonu ourselves; they conceived ii ea ily practicable for mi inferior the neutiality we may at any time be resolved upon have answered the last call. It is the years than beat yc-u out of a cent." that tho honor and success of the army and tho army under the disadvanlages I have described to be scruptiiously respected ; when beiiigorenls, un- intention when the amphitheater Is safely of our hlooding coimlry depend upon har- ours to be to contino a superior one, in all respects der the impossibility of making acquisitions upon completed to place Dewey's body In SumetMng Like. mony and good agreement with each other; that well appointed, within tho city of 1'hihidelphia and us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provoca- the crypt under the chapel. "Did you eve? see an irresistible the provinces are all united to oppose the com- to cover from depredation and waste the states of tion; w hen we may choose peace or war. as our in- Selecting the Ones to Be Honored. force meet an im.novable obstacle?" mon enemy and all distinctions in Ihe name of Pennsylvania ami New .lersey. ... I can as- terests, guided by justice, shall counsel." Already u'study is being made of "No. but I've tieen a matinee idol the records of soldiers and sailors looking at a mov.''> hero." BRIEF INFORMATION New glass number plates for resi- trie heating element into ti spiral au hour for four consecutive hours dences can be attadied to porch ceil- screw, which conveys It to the mill- without showing any smoke was a rec- Lightening the Burden, Ad.'utitment. Shoes with aluminum soles have ing lights so that they can be read stones. ord recently made by a United States "Do you app/ove of prohibition?" Wife—John. cdVee has gone up ten beon Invented for persons working In easily al night, Apparatus invented hy an Ohloan torpedo-boat destroyer. "Ves," replied Uncle Kill Hot 11 el op. cents a pound. water or damp places, A Michigan contractor Is the inven- for setting broken legs permits a pa- Surgical Instruments that are not •With Hie present high cost of food 1 Huh—It has? Well, give me anolhei France makes elementary Instruc- tor of a molor-driven riddh' which tient: lo move an Injured limb slightly affected hy the presence of electro- dumio as it's sensible to try lo take cup; and rcmeiibcr! the doctor said tion obligatory for all children be- quickly separates gravel or sand Inio without displacing the fractured magnets are being made of a secrel care of a hunger an' a thirst both at you were so nrrvous you oughtn't t« tween six and thirteen years. six different sizes. hones. steel alloy hy a French professor of once." drink It at all. British sclcntlstH are studying a min- The point of a new soldeiing Iron The) amount of Htnndard tungsten medical elect licity. eral found lu Wales that emlls a faint for electricians can he set at any an- ore used In the manufacture of incan- A Louisiana Inventor's automatic Aviation. Anxious to Please. light In Its natural slae. gle from Its handle and Is hollow so descent lamps in the United States in fire-alarm calls the nearest firemen, "Have you ever taken a flyer In the Klderly SpliMter (waking up and Never dust electric globes while un- that solder can he melted within It. UHfi was in the neighborhood of -IVis rings si la rnis both outside and Inside market?" finding burglar going through her Jew- llghled. The static electricity gene- To dry grain before grinding a Her- Ions. n building where a rtre starts and "Ves," replied the rueful citbien. el case)—Leaf e tie at once, sir I rated will break the lllaments. man Inventor has Introduced nn dec- Maintaining a speed of !MVj miles lights a red light on the outside. "That's where 1 learned that riches Ihirgiar—CeMalnly; 1 had no Inten- John Wanamaker, Merchant and Philanthropist, Is the Owner and Growei To pump wafer out of places Into A machine thai permits a singer to have wings." tion of taking yon. These Foliage Plants. which It leaks theiv has been invented hear his own voice just as an audience Ambidexterity and War. extra work on the brain, but rather on electric pump, controlled hy a hears It Is the invention of an Kngilsh- Hard to Tell. A HCpeful Reformer, dlsfiihutes the work to be done over float. Without dwelling upon tho appar- mtin. "I suppose the small hoy Is happy "What's H'e objection to prohibl* May Recover Priceless Books. reports give some hope of recovc Kxtcnslve deposits of lignite have ently overwhelming advantages of two- a double area of brain matter. In- The stream which has been supply- when Ills father puts him on his new Hon?" When the Turks seized Constantino- books which would he priceless.—P handedness. It may he Interesting to stead, therefore, of one side or hemi- been discovered In Sicily, and mining ing the ancient city of Damascus with sled and drags him around the snow- "None at Mil," replied Uncle Hill ple thiy put au end In 'hat section to delphlu Inquirer. notice one objection which Is frequent- sphere of Hie brain having all tin1 work of fuel of excellent quality litis been water for nearly forty centuries has drifts." Hottletop. "Fveryhody agrees tho western learning. Their theory was ly urged against ambidexterity. This begun. to do and the other lobe becoming been harnessed and will provide elec- "I'm not sure whether he's happy, or llquov around hero has got so bad that that anything not taught in the Koran Knew the Location. relates to the mental or physiological The fruit cultivation of this country atrophied through disuse, both sides tricity to light the city and operate 100 merely afrtild to Interfere with the we'd better f.hrow it all out an' try was false and if Jt was taught In tho Three-year-old Sydney had effects. Some medical men have Is largely engaged In hy women. Cali- are alternately or simultaneously and miles of railway. good time his father seems to he hav- to make a good start sometime In the Koran other books were unnecessary. measles, and was a real sick little voiced the fear that the extra labor fornia has ii number of successful symmelrinilly engaged, exercised and (treat, fog-penetrating power Is ing." future."—WaMhlngton Star. Many precious books were destroyed, His anxious grandmother bent thus Imposed upon the brain would en- •owers. developed, and ultimately In adult life chtlmed for a new Fi'ehch incandescent but It Is believed that Immense stores him and asked sympathetically: Fiber useful in textiles and cordage danger the Intellectual and mental each half lakes Its own proper share light with greenish-yellow glass In Not In the Inventory. Hard Luck. of manuscripts remain burled deep In "Can't you tell grandmamma w is been extracted from the water standard of the Individual, Supporters of the dally task; thus each lobe is front and backed hy a reflector that re- "Dili Jobson'H purchase Include also Battery A- 1 hear we are going to the vaults of Saint Bophhi and else- you feel bad?" of ambidexterity contend that am- jacinth of Indo-Chlna by a French- proportionately benellted hy this divi- flects enough heat to prevent moisture the good will of the business?" carry our pistols In our belttf, where. Some modem scholars have Without a moment's hesitation I an. bidextral Instruction does not entail sion of labor.—Medical Kecord. collectim; on the glass. "Thero wium't any good will. It was Buttery F-—Just my lucJi. 1 wear made Investigations dnd doubt thnt Sydney answered: u cuul-deirfer thai Jobstm hov^Ut out" nwipjndur*. rach treasures really eiist, but recent "Wight here In bed." T » '# mWElM . *• V A

HENRY STEPHENS of Waters, Mrs. Denlee entertained quite a A large crowd attended ttoy Mc- Tha LOWELL LEDGER number to H curd party Saturday Naughton's sale Friday. PnblUbed •very Thartday morning at whose grandfather and father night. A lunch wae nerved and all Cold Settled Mrs. Jennie Flynn and son Floyd, Lowell, Michigan made millions in Michigan pine, reported a very nice evenlnir spent. Mr. aud Mrs. Elmer Bills and Hugh In Hit Back ipei can*t get over itching to be A few nelghborH leathered at the McUraw spent Sunday with Mr. and P. M. JOHNSON, Idllor and Frop'r home of Hanford Kllle and wife Tues- Mrs. Dan WeaverWc . Twenty-fourth year under University regent. Evidently, day evening. A real social time WUH u Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Kaufman vis- Foley Kidnoy Plllt «!ww fl*" "n ti».., i- one management he still thinks that "Money spent and a Hue luncheon was served. proirpt relirf."—Ed Velton, Reion, Nebr. ited Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas A Message To makes the mare go.** The olllcers elected In the Ladles' IM Vol inn, of IVtfj'T*. N-'b.. wrltPB: Tuesday. CltlMl'i rhoDM j SK.SM, S'. Aid were: Mrs. Mary Stone, president; "1 liiivt- um U I'oU y Kidnoy IMIIrf for Mrs. Clara Watts spent Thursday Jifcl'iirli.!. IIk- n-'MiM "t ciitolilnir fvdil Mrs. Addle White, vleepresldent; Mrs. with Mrs. Lewis Uoulard. wi W'h s ii'mI in my buck. Foley Albert Stauffer has sold his farm ONE small dog afflicted with John Freyermuth, secretary; Mrs. hi,.m-/ I'iltri ulwuyh Klv • MIO tll'ompt Michigan Women! Sabeerlptlon by Mall, Postpaid . r ai '1 I cun cheerfully rocom- to Fred Wlngeler. ONE YKAB II.M rabies in Ganges township has Jessie Schrader, assistant; Mrs. Mar* tha Colby, treasurer. A sumptuous in: il l li.t'tn." Mrs. Ada and Viola Porrltt visited EIGHT MONTHS U-OU Tl:" lo-i.-nn Folf-y Kliltwy Pill.' nr'. bitten ten people. The pets dinner was served at our last meet« Mrs. SVm. Porrltt Friday afternoon. Ml MONTHS Wc •o .'.nllsracforliy in becau.se tliey neu- You are just as much inteitated in the prosperity of Michigan as the come high; but we must have lug to nearly fifty. The next meet- ami dissolve Hie pui.->oi|ou.s FOUB MONTHS - 50c men folks. ing will be held March Sat the church • 'i-ro mat'.or that r^innln* In llio TWO MONTHS 2Sc them, if we can only keep them iil iorl nccause iho UlUueyM do not FALLASBURG Because the prosperity of Michigan is your prosperity as much as SINGLES and less than 2'inuDths, per copy...Sc for dinner. The men are to furnish ir. i i.nlv work prpperly in fliierin* on other people*s premises, at the program. Everyone come. i.' .1 •;:'!ilrijv omi ir'tin the syslcin uric A gathering ot about 45 neighbors theirs. NOTE:—All past due sobscriptiooH up to De^ were pleasantly entertained recently ceuiber 1,1910, will be fiRurud at the old rate of public expense. Mr. and Mrs. Ueo. Robins of Clark's- ill mul •iiliur poiKonH. Did it ever occur to you that every time you use Michigan made $1.00 per year. After that date thii new rate of vllle visited a few days lest week lU'.ior u.smtlly follows in a few at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andv $1.50 will be in effect.—Publisher. iir.vs and such svmptoma OH pain in Dagen. A social good time with goods you build up Michigan industries? THE stock market "leak" in- with their nUce, Mrs. Jessie Scbrader. ll.o >idea "i- Pack, Hiiif JointN, wore All the neighbors around West nnsclcs. AiInMunailsin, too fri-quont dancing and a Hue picnic was enjoyed And that buying Michigan made goods keeps Michigan money in Entered at the poatotUce at Lowell, Miehiean vestigation, like most of its Howne are drawing gravel today for action of I In* Madder al tiiulit, and by all. as second claiis matter. Michigan where you and every other "Michigander" has an opportunity predecessors, is fruitless. a new wall and basement for the ntinr imlnfi.i nud annoying allnv nH Morris Kalward seems to lie going rli.-'-'ipnoar. Poli-y Kidney PIUh eon- Into the cattle business quite extens- to share in its redistribution? Same with the high cost of liv- church. lain nu iiarmlul insi't'dianiH. They arc twc as well a* «iuicU uclintj. ively ot late. Two pairs of fine twin We do not mean you should buy Michigan goods just because they ' As ONE who has been active ing probes—nothing gained, calves tor a starter last week. are made in Michigan without regard to quality, for quality should be the in temperance, local option and except to the fellows on the job. WHITES BRIDGE M. N. Henry. Messrs. Frank iCahm and Frank Jones went to Grand Rapids Satur- foundation of every purchase. robibition work since the Red The Compton brothers are helping day and brought home a Ford car We do mean Michigan made goods of equal or better quality should S!ibbon movement in the seven- OUR Traverse bay friends to move their sister, Mrs, Frank De- purchased by the former. Watch the be given preference. ties, we repudiate the "moist** who refused $2.00 per bushel vine, from Evans to Saranac on the Congregational Sunday school will dust fly next summer. Charlie Wallngton place. be there and serve refreshments. Mrs. Clem Heater of Keene visited We ask you to buy program of Grant Hudson and for potatoes and lost them in Mr. Baker's colt kicked him on his Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Tucker called on her sons Frank and Charlie aud fam- his ilk. Our splendid Novem- the cold snap, know now how shoulder while he was leading It out their brother, Carl and wife Sunday. |||0ll WMk it is when greed overpowers for water Mrs. Herbert Chase will entertain David Garfleid and wife ot Moseiey ber victory followed by the Su- One of Bert Norton's borsoii kicked tho Ladles Aid society next Thurs- were Sunday guests of Morris Kal- preme Court decision sustain- wisdom. the other while out for water and day. ward and wife. broke Its leg so he had to kill It. It Geo. Tucker and family spent Sun- Glen Sayles has again returned to Lily White inff the Webb-Kenyon law has No MORE church privileges happened to be his best horse. day with their brother Erneit and Mrs. Sherrard's. been followed by seeming to the pint of whiskey fellows. Loa Jenkins returned home Satur- family. Misses Pearl Mead and Laura Booth 'The flour thefBest Cooks Use" treachery on the part of the day from Mrs. Uert Gregg's of Ueldlng ot Vergennes and friend. Loda Let them hire a hall and draw and brought little Hilly Uregg home ot Wblte's Bridge, called ou Miss Hat- Anti-Saloon league. We have Try ledger job printiDg. because Lily White flour js better*flour and better suited to your their own crowds. with her to spend a few days. tie Zahm Sunday. — yet to find one man who voted Morris Kalward was In Moseiey ments—home baking. i—— —. dry who even dreamed that he Monday on business. Miss Qulllan spent from Friday Because Lily White flour i bakes\ perfectly delicious bread, rolls and was supporting an act to put night until Monday morning at her pastries. a pint of whiskytinevery man's home In Vergennes. Because all dealers are reiquested to sell Lily White on the guarantee hip pocket. No one, it seems, Floyd Lang's family Is all the slek list, especially his uncle who lives you will like it better or money refunded. but Grant Hudson and his with them, ecause L Iy henchmen ever heard of such a Charlie Foreman purchased u sp.m , ? j White flour is made in a Michigan mill in Michigan by plan. Our churches were open- of work horses In South Lowell last Michigan people; principally from Michigan wheat grown by Michigan ed to these booze boomers for week. farmers, transported by Michigan railroads, sold by Michigan dealers. Will Rlsedale aud family of Otlsco Again we say, buy Lily White "the flour the best cooks use" and have years and they talked our heads and Hiram Converse ami family of complete baking satisfaction—and keep Michigan money in Michigan. off—at our expense—so many Keene were Sunday visitors at Frank Zahm's. The famous Bessie Hoover bread recipe is printed on the back of every times it gives one the stomach sack. ache to recall it, and they never MOSELEY VALLEY CITY MILLING CO.. oncj—mark it—not once, even Don't forget the Ladles Aid social Grand Rapids, Micb. intimated that they wanted at the Moseiey schoolhouse Feb. 27. three gallons of beer a month Meftars. and Mesdames Clare Ford, Burt Norton, Morris Trumbull and in every home. Were they Davis spent Thursday at Earl honest then in trying to sneak Norton's of Barton vllle. something over on decent peo- The Gleaners held their meeting with Ace Vandenbrock and wife Sat- ple, or are they dishonest now? urday evening. About forty were Were they deceiving us then or present aud nine new members were are they betraying us now? Initiated. Let them classify themselves. A slelgbload of young people at- tended the movies at Lowell Sunday ? Mr. Hudson's course reminds evening. us of the doctor who hung a R. B. Davis and wife, Luclle Mar- skeleton in his office door to tin, Charles Davis and Mrs, Harley AUCTION Pickens and son spent Sunday with frighten a small boy who pes- Hosmer Andrews and daughter. Glenn Pickens and Mrs. Lester tered him with too frequent Pickens of Saranac spent Friday and calls. The lad looked, was Saturday with Harley Pickens and horror stricken and ran away. wife. The undersigned will sell at Public Auction, 1 mile north and % In vain the doctor tried to coax Mrs. Oren Sayles and little grand- 4< daughter, Ellura Frost, spent Satur- mile west of Marble cemetery, Keene, or % mile east of White's him back. Oh, no, doctor, day and Sunday with relatives In I've seen you with vour clothes Lowell. bridge, on Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Frost, Mrs. Ella off." Nuff said. ' Richmond and Mrs. Z. H. Covert of Grand Rapids spent Sunday with D. ^ THE mails are flooded with A. Church aud family. Miss Cora Kropt visited Mrs. Clare • get-rich-quick schemes. Here Ford Friday, ; is the latest: "Invest $30 in oil The Swiss Ladles Aid meets with Wednesday, March 7 j stock with the possibility of Mrs. Fred Kropt Thursday afternoon. A number ot neighbors spent Fri- making $20,000." Great Scott! day evening with Orlow Weekes and Just think of it! But then, if family, commencing at 10:00, a. m., the following property: • we got that twenty thou, we A slelgbload ot Moseiey young peo- ple were at Smyrna Friday night to would be so busy spending it, attend a masquerade. orrel Mare, 8 yrs. old, wt. 1200 Drill • we might neglect The Ledger. George Kellogg and family and Mr. Roan Gelding, 8 yrs. old, wt. 1200 Gale Riding Plow aud Mrs. Russell Welch visited Clinton Besides that, we need the Weeks und wife Sundav. Bay Mare, 12 yrt. old, wt. 12S0 Oliver Plow No. 99 thirty for seven-cent paper. Washington s birthday Miss Nora Andrews of Beldlng vis- Colt, coming three, wt 1050 Oliver Plow No. 98 Any one wanting to get rich ited Helen Andrews Friday and Sat- ; urday. Red Polled Cow, 10 yrt. old, coming in the Syracute Spring-tooth Drag v quick, can have our chance. Dell Ford spent Saturday with Dell last of this month One-horte Cultivator February 22 Kropf. f MAYOR MARKS of Detroit Holstein Heifer, 3 yrt. old, due the firtt of Spike-tooth Drag . threatens to confiscate coal on SEELEY CORNERS. April Fanning Mill and Bagger the tracks for public benefit if Brtndle Cow, 4 yrt. old, due the firtt of Scalet, Eight hundred poundt A home talent play entitled "The dealers refuse to sell at reason- ¥T is a good thing for this Nation, aud for all of us who Coming of Happy Valley Grange to April Heavy Double Harnett able prices. He characterized Hard Scrabble Hollow" will be given 4 Yearling Heifert Light Double Harnett by the Young people Friday evening, as "extortion" the price of $12 are citizens of it, and for any who are not citizens, living March 2. Admission 10c. 2 Shoatt Sleigh per ton being charged there. All were pleased to have our pastor Webfr Wagon Set Wagon Springt Go a step further and confiscate in it, to be reminded at least once a year, of the great men able to be with us Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Bush are the Capitol Wagon Cutter the mines, Mr. Mayor. That's proud parents of a baby boy. Two-teated Buggy Fly Nett where inefliciency and greed who laid the foundations upon which a great National Recent visitors at G. C. Richards' are driving us. were Mr. and Mrs. Phil Defenbecker Hay Rack Hay structure has arisen. ot Caledonia. Stock Rack Empire Cream Separator, nearly new Mr. aud Mrs. I, Westbrook visited THE most efficient enemies of In Grand Rapids recently. McCormick Binder 2 Cream Cant equal suffrage are the mascu- Miss Wllda Richards was pleasant- Deering Mowing Machine Bement Cook Stove line females who want to picket ly surprised at her home Saturday The story of the cherry tree is the truth, and to live the truth. evening, the occasion being her six- Hay Tedder 2 Twenty-gallon Meat Crockt the president, march, shout, teei.th birthday anniversary. The Two-horte Cultivator Fifty-gallon Kettle wrangle, and do most every- a joke nowadays; it may be true evening was i^peut In games and It*8 a good lesson for today in music, after which a bountiful lunch Two-horse Riding Cultivator Shovelt, Forkt, Crotrcut Sawt thing except to attend to a was served to twenty-five. Miss or not. But the fearless honesty 2 Land Rollert And numerout other articlet woman's duty in the home. business or in any of the activities Wllda was the recipient of beautiful The more thoughtful men see with himself which that story dis- gifts and flowers, all wishing her of such t4cut-ups," the less they of life; to be truthful in advertising, many more happy birthday. think of woman suffrage. closes was characteristic of Wash- NORTH CAMPBELL in merchandise,"'and in all our Lunch at Noon Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Tucker ot South FOR libeling George Wash- ington's whole life, and no one can 1 ington, who died 118 years ago, dealings with others, That s our Boston visited Sunday afternoon at tell how much we owe today to the Silas Drew's, a socialist in the state named aim in this business Messrs. and Mesdames Alliert Be- T ERMS—5 and under, cash; over that amount 9 months' time for the first president, has just dell, Perry Ospangh and Leroy fact that he was not afraid to tell Heaven visited Friday evening at on bankable notes bearing 6 per cent interest. begun to serve a four months' Maytord Heaven's ot Zlon HUI, jail sentence. All of which re- Mrs. Elroy Schwarder was a Low- ell visitor Saturday. minds us that "The mills of Dean Koutz ot Odessa visited sev- the gods grind slow, but they eral days last week at the home of grind exceeding fine." Vernon Trowbridge. Harvey Snyder and family spent Sunday at Burt Heaven's. JOHN T. KING ' WE ^OTE that the annual COONS C. J. Hunt had the misfortune to banquet of the Fremont board The Lowell Home of Hurt .Scliafi'm-'r lose a valuable cow last week. of trade was attended by three & Marx ClotheM 1 N. C. Thomas, Anc. Prroprietor W, T, Coodon, Cterkl hundred farmers. Something LOWELL DIST. NO. 2. there worth thinking about. John Slfqpson, wife and daughter Donna of Ionia are visiting at Oliver Wednesday was a decided success. k — Simpson's this week. The speakers announced It the beat TAKE heart. Florida potato Mrs. John Haywood and children WHILE the Anti-Saloon lea- Those who visited the Hoppough KEENE HEIGHTS they had held. There were about 75 growers have just planted a guers are trying to throw our school Thursday afternoon were Mr. are on the sick list. present. Including delegates from the record-breaking acreage of this aud Mrs. EberCompton.Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. George Kingdom vis- Clinton Miller was In Ada Friday. various charges of the group. The M. STEGENGA Michigan Dry victory to the Joe Shear aud Mrs. R F. Jenkins. If Ited at Archie Denny's Sundadayy . Born, Feb. 15, to Mr. and Mrs Fred addresses, especially those of Rev. G. luxury crop. West, a 9 pouud girl. dogs. Congress is engaged in you want to l>e well entertained, just Will Rickert and family visited at F, Francomb and Thos, Laity, were Pure Bred Live Slock visit the iloopnugh sehool. Ralph Blgley's Friday evening. Clinton Miller and family called at both Instructive and Inspirational re-enforcing the prohibition Lody Shear helped Gordon Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Orve Vanderllp and Hiram VanDam's Thursday night and brouKht a larger vision ot the and Farm Sale, Mer- ability of all states that want cut wood the last of the week. Mr, and Mrs. [«W1B Hunter visited at Mrs. Hubert Fryoveslssick with work of tbe Kingdom to those pres- prohibition. John King Is confined In the house Frank Hunter's Friday evening. the grippe. ent, Rev. Lulty and several other chandise & Real Estate with a bad aold. Mrs. Weltble Bowen and Fred delegates furnished several finely Florence Murphy was out of school Bowen visited at Ralph Blgley'i one UiieriM Coifhs ire OHieron rendered selections In song. The Friday with a bad cold, evening last week. ladles prepared a bountiful supply ot BOWNE M. E. CIRCUIT Get rid ot that tickling cough that EARL HUNTER Eber Compton and Henry Houser- Mr. Winter ot Orleani visited Miss eatables to which all did ample Justice. AUCTIONEER Revival meetings are continuing man went. Saranac Friday, Cera Smith Sunday. keeps you awake at night aud drains Everybody felt that It had been good with great Interest at Bowae (enter. your vitality and energy. Dr. King's Phone 127 Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ultterman have MlssLora Bowen, who has been to be there and felt the responsibility Services each evening except Satur- New Discovery is a pleasant balsam been spending a few days visiting In sick for sometime ai the home of her tor larger service and deeper conse- day. Gome and bear Rev. Young. remedy, antiseptic, laxative and hereby makes announce- Smyrna. Mrs. Hltterman use to sister, Mrs, Augusta White, doesn't cration. Attractive music. Song service be- promptly effective. It soothes the teach the Hoppougli school. seem to gain very fast Susan Roger Dunn was born In Cal- ment that he will be al Ihe gins at 8 p. m., sun time. Children's Irritated membrane and kills the cold Laura, Ethel and Fern Compton Wlllard Denny of Lowell visited edonia, Racine county. Wis., June 23, meeting Saturday afternoon at 2. erms; your cough Is soon relieved. called ou Bessie and Addle Shear sun- Merle Kingdom Sunday. 1850, and died at her home In Boston Let all who know the power of el ay Is dangerous—get Dr. King's day. C township Feb. 14,1917. Waverly Hotel, prayer remember us In their petitions. New Discovery at once. For nearly Next Snndaj Rev. Young will Still, S«re nudes Idlmt fifty years It has been the favorite She came to Michigan with her par- Lowell, Mich., preach at West fiowneat 11 a. m.; at remedy for grippe, croup, coughs and ents In May 18C7. fettling on the farm SOUTH BOSTON. Cramped muscles or soreness fol WIes t Lowell at 2 p. m.and at Bjwne colds. Get a bottle today at your where she had always lived up to the All Day, on CgL Ii lowing a cold or case ot grippe are Center at 8 p. m. Mrs. Chris Dunn died last Wednes- druggist, 50c. adv time of her death. February 25,1880, COAL eased and rellev> d by an application SATURDAY, * Ws ™ Let us make these services great In day and funeral was held at her she was united tn marriage to Chrlr- their power tor good. home Friday at 11 o'clock. Rev. of Sloan's Liniment Does not stain tophe^Ounn. To this union two chil- Brown otlictatlng; burial In South the skin or clog the pores'llke mussy ALTO VILLAGE NOTES dren were born who died In Infancy. to meet and become ac- R. C. Parshall, Pastor. ointments or plasters and penetrates Boston cemetery. Death has re- The Baptist L. A. S was well at in her early girlhood she gave her quickly without rubbing. Limber quainted with the Farmers moved from our midst a beautiful tended at the home of Mrs. Syduam heart to Christ aud has always been WEST BOWNE up your muscles after exercise, drive Christian life. She will lie missed In last Thursday afternoon. a faithful and devoted christian, of this community. out the^palns and aches of rheuma and Mrs. Sanford Ellis and daughter the church and Missionary society of The Methodist L. A. S. will meet at she was a regular attendant on the tlsm, neuralgia, lumbago, strains, Pauline vlsltsd over Sunday at the which she was a faithful member. Mrs. Ward Proctor's this Tnursda.v means of grace and always ready to Mr. Stegenga it a grad- sprains and bruises with Sloan's home ot her brother In (3 rand Rap-1 We extend sympathy to the lonely afternoon. They are planning a food administer to tbe wants of those In Liniment. Get a bottle today. At uate of the Jonet National Ids. husband. sale In the near future. need. She was a member of the South all druggists, 25c. adv Mrs. Phil Easllck of Grand Rapids Mrs Frank Freeman entertained The Woman's Foreign Missionary Boston Methodist church, a charter School of Auctioneering, Is visiting her mother, Mrs. Eldon with a farewell party for Mrs. Verne society held their first meeting at the member ot tbe Woman's Missionary hat many good talet lo hit Feet whose heath Isn't very good, Preemau Saturday. She received SOUTH BOWNE. home of J. W. Boulard Sunday morn- society, also a member of the W. C. WOOD tor some time. many beautiful and useful gifts. ing with ten present. A very Instruct- T. U. creifo mid c omes with best of references. Come in Satur- Mr. and Mrs. Ira Johnson took Sun- Dainty refreshments were served to Mr. and Mrs. Rov McNaughton and ive as well as Interesting program Last spring her health gave way da*/ «iid hook' your datet and get acquainted. He b well day dinner with Mr. aud Mrs. Sher- about thlrty-dve guests and a lovely Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Huntington was enjoyed by all. The next meet- and she slowly tailed until the heaven- man White. time was enjoyed by all. spent Sunday with John Thomas lug will be held at the home of Mrs. ly Father called her home to rest from ve ,rted oei put e bred stock and pedigrees and guarantees Mr. and Chas. Freyermuth of Low- Mrs. Ernest Collar of Grand Rapids and wife. Peter Bergey Mar. 18. her labors. She was the last rernaln- Offee ell visited their son John and wife spent the week end with relatives TheLarkln club was entertained Mrs. Carrie Campau was In Grand lus descendent of tbe Roger family •' itiifackton on M ».Im he makes. Saturday. here and attended the party for her by Mrs. Joseph Anderson Wednesday. Rapids over Sunday. and leaves to mourn their loss a bus- Remembv 'r th® date: All day, February 24th, Main Street, West Side Mr. aud Mrs. Bert Sherman visited Bister, Mrs. Verne Freeman. A tine time was enjoyed bv all. Rev. N. P. Brown was absent Mon* baud, cousins and a host of friends. her mother at Caledonia Friday. Everybody come and heap Jw C. John Nash, La Verne Huntington. day npa Tuesday speaking at com- The funeral service was held at the Frank Hulzlnga, wife and son John Ketcham at the Grange hall next Elmer Ellis and Watt Tnomas with munity rallies on the Freepoft aad huuse Friday, Feb. 1(1, conducted by Hotel Waverly.»Lowell. spent Sunday afternoon with Chae. Friday night lu the Interests of the their wives spent Thursday evening Hastings circuit. her pastor. Rev. N. P, BroWn; Inter* Case and wife of East Caledonia. Grunge. The young people of the with Will Fox and wife. Tne Extension Rally at Alto ment at South Boston. ft-ui tqwEtn dEboiil Jm^' Council Proceedings. On« Atontigt. Uegulur nieetlng of the Common **8o you have adopted a Imby to Council of the vlllnge of LowHI. hold raise?" we ask of our friend. "Well. In the council rooniH Feb. I!', liMT. It may turn out all right, but don't Marooned on an Island in the South Pacific MfutltiK citllud to order hy I'rM- dont Wlm'KHr nt S:JM) o'clock p m. you think you aro taking fhanees?" MOTHERS without human companionship for twenty years—then found by a TrUMtucH pruHHit. KcllogK. Loe. "Not a ehanee," he answers. "No beautiful girl—shipwrecked, too. That's the experience of John Charnock MunKu, McKny und WeukcH, AhHcnr.. "NV)S CATA^I,.ASTHMA, matter how many bad hiiblts the ctdld Trustee Arelmrt. Jroncliiiu, Crrip, Corjw and ColJi, or Jr., the hero of Minutes of hiHt regular meeting of may develop, my wife can't say he In- Feb, 5 and Hpuclal meotliiK of Foh. <1, norc;- la.': and guoranlesd by herits any of them from my side of Rev. Cyrus Towntend Brady's rend and approved. the houMc."— Life. MOTOR CAR Street Commhmloner'H ropoHfi for M. N. Henry. Unique Romance the weeks ending Feb. lOaml 17. read and ordered placed on tiK When people speak of Dodge Brothers Car they On motlun by Trusteo McKay, ADA SQUIBS "The ISLAND OF REGENERATION" supported by Trustee Mroar CO Its annual dinner und sale Feb. 24 In TOLIDO. OHIO Charles iMorrls 10 00 Ward's hall. Let us not forget this Its economy now is almost a proverb. 15. Hidtfewav -0 0(1 tor It Is the one event of the year that all of us should patronl/.j. The rolM'LAB IN EVERY STATE Mrs. Corydon Harber is quite Mike Howler of I'arnell sold a JHS. LICFFEL & ''o. r.s no Lux, & Klttenxer W -:1 proceeds are used to put our long Quietly the knowledge lias spread, and thoroughly! ill. load of beans to the King Milling neglected burial grounds In a decent company Friday and received a HllllntKer Machine Shop !•» b'» Over One Million Readers into every nook and corner of the nation. Homer Linger of Itelding was rar^o ICnKlneerlnit Co. I"» M shape. The cemetery was long a check for <800.89 t herefore. dlsrfpuce and a shaine to the village in town Sunday, J. M. IliitchlUHon •'» Oil Weekly Everywhere there is an eager demand for the car Mrs. Geo. Ingersoll spent Sun- The H,,I. Tower Iron Work* 10 Oil of Ada and Is now lielng cleaned and Newsy Notes About People Ledger and Toledo IMade both A. T. Knowlson Co. IM 01 put Into shape, which shows we are at second-hand. day at Kent City. Mr. Ingersoll Westtnghouse ICIect. & Mf# ( 'o. 102 00 at least honoring our deud. If peo- Ho ObKCllOUl fldNftUiH You Know. one year, $1,To, Hf r met her in (irand Rapids Monday C. .1. Lltscher Klect. Co. OS . "S ple woul'.l open their purse strings as The Toledo Weekly Blade stands St will pay you to visit us and oxtmin* thii §mr, Storey Hold HVH toimnir CARD John lleinzman was home from and returned home with her. ('apltol Flectrle Supply Co. :I0 G.'» fast as they open their mouths to In the front rank of national period- M (iseley Wednesi 1 ay. Clarence Wood •> 00 criticise the association, the good icals—a journal of optimism, ot high last week. People wanting eAtra copies of work would progress faster. *717 01 Ideals, honest and fearless-as well '1 Ii* g/HoIlne (.*'• nh11111]i(11111 Ui unusually.low. lietha Schwarder of Clarksville The bniger for their friends Sick list still extensive, sorry to The tire inlleiw 1"- unusually high.' We Biiecialize in phnnlmiir. (JKNKIIAI. RUM» as a complete weekly review of all Ford's Hani ware. ti. was in town Thursday. should order in advance if pos- say «1«*rume Craiuton Is still conllned the great world's news, it is a pa- Kay Hatherly and fJeo. Hatch sible, as the demand often ex- E. C. Walker 00 to his tied. per for all the family—-and three gen- Touring Car or KtoifL-t t, sW., Winter To tiring'Car or* Koadster, Geo. Mulvey of iMmit SIUMI! JakeStaal ^ 00 Mrs. Joe Maloney Is recovering erations of Americans have found It tfliriii; Sedan, ^llyj i All joloea f. o, b, Detroit.) over Sunday with II'MMUIH IHTM. were in Held ing Sunday. ceeds the supply. .1. M. Hutchlmoa I -*0 from u (tail attack of erysipelas, faithful to Its high Ideals. Mrs Ethel Hollwuy Is 111 wltb|t^ Mrs. Ouy Meyern Hp(?nt Satur- Howard (tould was in Kent The Ledger's job printing de- ^:i7 I'O CIk tolcdo Weekly Hade 1$ a great force City the lirst of the week. phold fever, but we are glad to say day with her parents in Saranac. partment is enjoying a Hue in- ( ITV IIAI.I. O I'KKATKO L' IM» she Is progressing as fust as can lie ii Our national Clfe. crease of business. Prompt and Walter Clbson "fl'i 00 Miss .My rt ie Taylor was a (J ra nd F. 11. Misner is in attendance expected. It Is a family paper In every sense at the auto show this week. reliable service and fair charges F. It. McKay s4 10 Miss Edith I'urple Is recovering of the word. It teaches the value of Itapids buHineHs visitor Friday. are bringing the work. to from a bud attack of lagrlppe and Is right living, rightthlnklngand shows Advertised letters Ht the Lowell (in motion by Trustee Mange, sup- uow able to resume her duties as how the dally problems that beset Mrs. I W. Ilalstcad. who has Cyrus Townsend Brady's ro- lieen seriously ill, is ^ainin^ slow post ofllce for Mrs. K. I'rott. ported by Trustee McKay, rouncll custodian of the schoolhouse. us can lie solved by Its lyedll (teMM- '.I(din Zelinger of Ada was in mance, "The Island of Kegener- adjourned Mrs; E. H. Clements Is recovering 11111$ Of Nine beyond eif iMIle. For men. ly. from an operation. women aud children. The House at ion," will be given at the Fam- 11. L Shuter, Clerk. (.'ut prices on rlosc-out ^oods. Lowell Friday on business. Or. K. II. I'aap's Infant son was hold page Is a delight to the women |HI ily theatre, afternoon and even- taken away Sunday, following a se- and children—current events and nu See our window. - I'ord's Hard- Harvey Avery spent Sunday ing, Feb, 28, See adv. with friends in (irand Kapids. SOUTH LOWELL. vere attack of pneumuilu. Mr. and tlonal problems are treated editorial- ware. adv Bring us any house plan you Mrs. 1'aup have the bympathy of our ly without prejudice—Its serial stories Miss Mabel Fitzspent the week- Miles O'11 arrow Hpent the week Vernor Fisher oi Detroit sp»Mit have. We cau meet the price. end vMtlng frtendM In Lantdn#. entire community. Funeral was are selected with the view of plead- Sunday with Miss Beatrice \ an em I with relatives in Vpsilanti. Arthur Schneider and wife spent held Tuesday at the residence; In- ing the greatest numlier of llctlon See our plans before building. terment lu the Ada cemetery, lovers, the Question Hureuulsatcrap Dyke. Mrs. A Hie Carr spent a couple Sunday with IIIH parent" In Lowell. It is to your interest. Helen (Jregory ol Lowell Hpent Sun- Kev. Lyons has been called to the book of Information—the Farmstead Mrs. Stanley IUIHS socnl Tues- days in (irand Kapids last week, Westtield «V Fall Kiver Lumber day with Letha O'llarrow. pulpit of the Congregational church columns are designed purely for the day and Wednesday in (irainl Clifford Stinchieomb siwntSun- Co. :\\) The Sunday school will tftve "0 to till the place lately vacated by purpose of giving Its readers a means Kev. L. B. Llllle. of exchanging Ideas and Information Uapids. day with relatives in (Jreenville, oyster supper In the church parlors A village caucus will be held Friday evenliiK- F.veryone cordially The mask ball held at Ward's hall on farm topics. No department of A license was issued to Larney Have some bargains in used at the City hall, Lowell. Friday Invited. Tuesday evening was largely at- family Interest Is neglected—but every Callen of (Irandville towed Alta cars.—L. V. Storey, Ford agent. evening at TiM, for the purpose Unite a number from here attended tended. one Is taken care ot with the desire to the Kcho meetltuc of the Area Con- David Dent Is just recovering from make the Weekly Blade worth Intrlns- Gould's Garage Fase of Ada. of nominating candidates for vil- Harry Hoysradt of Chicago ference In.Alto last Wednenday after- a nervous attack due to a bad fright, Icly many times the price of subscrip- If you want a used car tins spent Sunday with friends here. lage president, clerk, treasurer, noon. A man entered the shop to get shaven tion—f 1.00 per year. East Side Lowell, Mich spring can sell you one at rijrht. three trustees and assessor. Miss Mae Klahn wan n Sunday and while sitting In the chair sud- Samples copies mailed free. Ad- Willis Merriman s|H?nt Sunday denly became black lu the face. The dress, —10. V. Story: guest of C. (1. Wleland and family. Bring in your with relatives in (Irand Kapids. I''rank A. Wood died Friday Mr. and Mrs. Chun. Yeiter hpent doctor called to attend diagnosed It THE BLADE, Mrs. Claude llinman of Ionia Mis. Lyle Denickand son spent afternoon at Butterworth hos- nearly all of the week visiting her as an attack of shoe blacklngltle and Toledo, Ohio. stated he would recover, 'S that rite BATTERIES visited her parents here Monday Sunday with her parents at Hel- pital. aged 72 years. Funeral father, IHi King, of Lansliig and bin brother Dave and faintly of Owosso. Dave? Herald-Ledger Clubbing Rates. and have them fixed up for spring. and Tuesday. ling. services were neld at his home It Is reported that Hex Anthony Is Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marker and As has been repeatedly announced, (ieo. W. Marker attended the Mrs, Milo Johnson is conva- in McCords Monday afternoon. baby visited his father, Peter Marker still carrying mall. That can't be so for Bex ulnt still about anything. the price of The Qrand Uaptds Herald funeral of.lno. M. Foxindrand Burial in McCords cemetery. and family of Suranae last week. waarttaw- a.-j.r -a, • , VK-sxraai lescing at Blodget Memorial hos- "The College Hero," the play given on rural routes Is now :?:;.00 peryear. vm. Kapids Monday. Mrs. Wood survives. Mrs. Martha Layer visited the By an especial arramrement with pital. families of A Kllpfer and Kay Lacey by the Busluesti (ilrls association at Cowers' theatre In Oraud Kapids. The Herald, The l^Hlger is enabled to Mrs. A. Abbott of Saranac vis- Mino Stegenga, Portland auc- Weather Director Schneider is Sunday. The latter wan badly cut offer the following terms to rural ited her niece, Mrs. Lillian Man- warning residents of the Grand on the head by a falling tlmt) last scored a big success. (Jeorge Head- tioneer, was in town Monday on ley of A la was honored with a route subscribers. VALVJi-iN-HEAn sen, over Sunday. Kiver valley to prepare for high Tuesday, but Is doing nicely now. The Herald and Ledger both one business. Mr. und Mrs. Howard Itartlett vis- prominent part In the cast which I'rof. French of the Michigan water this spring. More snow was composed of 7iK) players. The year f4,30. model D J. C. Hatch was a (Irand Kap- ited his mother from Tu-'sday until Club A—The Herald, Michigan '®7kVci. Agricultural College was in town and ice than for many years are Friday In (irand Kapldx und alno Grand Kapids players quote Mr. ids visitor last Wednesday and tleadley as one of the besiln the cast Farmer, Woman's World, Home last Friday ni«;ht. to be contended with, though attended the Auto MIIOW. Lift; and Lowell Ledger, all one year My Thursday. FmerHon Wleland entertained his and as (iaston, the head waiter, he F. I'. Hakes and .lames Mc- favorable conditions may pre- did exceptionally well. In fact he for f 1.5r>. $1X45 Miss Maude Curtiss spent Sun- Sunday echool CI/HH Friday evening, Club B—The Herald, Farmer's Be- Mahon were home from their t ra- vent serious trouble. tiulte a number of their "chool frlendn was so very linlshed and professional day with Miss Freda Kaimer in that It was a bit trying to those view. Woman's World. Home Life Five-passenger touring vels over Sunday. Free illustrated lecture on were there from Lowell nud a very and Lowell Ledger, all onu year for (irend Kapids. enjoyable time was reported bv all. who surrounded him and he would "Wild Animals and Birds'' by not have been out of place in any #4.55. car is known wherever Mrs.Davis of Ionia visited Mr. and Mrs. F. 11. Misner and Mrs. K. P. Sweet was In I Jrand Club C—The Herald, Today's Mag- her daughter. Mrs. Will Kerekes. Col. G. O. Shields at High school Haptds recently on buHlness. first class musical show. We are Mrs. J. C. Hatch were in (irand pleased to see one of our home boys azine, Woman's World, People's Pop- motor cars are driven. a few days last week. Friday evening, March 2. The Mr and Mrs. JohnSchwarder, Oco. ular Monthly, Home Life, American Kapids Thursday. Schwarder and faintly and Kllab Mc- so honored. Ivowell literary clubs are spon- We have a teacher In our high Poultry Advocate nud Lowell ledger, Mad dop: 4|uarantine is on in Miss Lillian Conklin of Kerlin is Dlarmld and family visited their HOU all one year for f 4.70. Ada. Head the warning: to Low- sors for the event and invite you aud brother, Klroy Schwarder nud school who refuses to IMJ bossed. In helping her aunt, Mrs. Kalph fact she Insists on doing the bossing Bring or send all orders to The ell by our Ada correspondent. to hear the lecture and see the family, of North ('Inrksvllle Sunday. Ledger, Lowell, Mich. Sherwood, who is ill stereoptican views. Mr. and Mrs. John Acheson and and by gum she does. To be serious Miss Corinth Salsburvoftirand If you have anything in the Wllma visited her parents, Mr. and sue has remarkable control over her Kapids spent Sunday with her At the special village election, Mrs. Klchardmoa, of lOlmdate. They p'iplls. We leave you to guess who plumbing line, see Charlie Cook she Is. IHE THRICU-WEEK EfllTlfll OF THE grandmother. Mrs. McGinnis. at Ford's hardware, tf Monday, the proposition to bond are both 111 and do not gain very fast. for ^40,000 to rebuild the Light New mad dog quarantine now In Mrs. Wm. Miller of Lo^anond Mr and Mrs. Will Yeiter and effect In Ada, and It Is our advice to NEW YORK WORLD iV Power plant, which collapsed Worms Easily Removed Lowell and surrounding towns to Mrs. Frank Dorr of I'reeport vis- daughter Mildred of Alto were mm last December, was carried by a Mother, 11 your child w hlnes.ts fret- look to their four footed howling in 1917 ited Mrs. !». Smith Monday. Lowell visitors Thursday. perfts before it Is too late and they vote ol 100 "Yes" to il "No." ful and cries out lu sleep, he Is prob- Practically a Daily at the Price of a Don't send your Corset Order have the same to contend with that Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Knee of No one is likely to ask for a re- ably suflorlng from worms. These Weekly. No Other Newspaper in the away, call and sec what we can parasites drain your vitality and we have. Take warning and see Keenp were over Sunday guests count on that vote; and the work that all dogs are either properly World Gives so Much at so low a Price. do for you. Crosby Corset Co. of their son Jesse and family. make him more susceptible to serious of reconstruction will begin at dlneases. Quickly and safely kill and muzzled, tied up, or shot. Mr. and Mrs..Iohu McCall have Miss Kathryn Keninga of Grand once. remove the worms from your child's Mlkey losta valuablecoltlust week by a peculiar accident. The value and need of a newspaper been spending a week with their Kapids spent. Saturday and Sun- syatem with Kick a poo Worm Killer. In the household was never greater The ease with which Buick cars are operated, the re- The regular meeting of the This pleasant candy laxative In tab- Farmers' rally at (tleaner hall souOraand .vife in Orand Kap- day with her parents here. Tuesday, I eb. 27. than at the present time. The great lability of the valve-in-the-head motor and their ex- ids. Home and School association let form quickly relieves the trouble war In Europe Is now half-way Into Guy Dennis of Kockford spent will be held at the High school and your child brightens up. (Jet Its third year, and whether peace be tireme comfortableness are responsible for the large We will furnish you free plans "Have you any sense of huniorV one day last week with his broth* auditorium Monday evening, Klckapoo Worm Killer at your drug- at hand or yet be far off, It and the number of satisfied drivers of Buick automobiles. to build with. Call at our ollice, gist, 251!. adv "We ought to try not to havo," re- er, Otto Andrews, and family. Feb. 20, at 7 o'clock. A fine pro- events to follow It are sure to lie of —West field iV Fall lliver Lumber plied Miss Cayenne. "It is somet lines absorbing Interest for many a month We can make you a special gram will be given by the children Co. Ciu PARNKLL. a mistake to lough at a man because to come. Own and drive a Buick valve-in-the-head ^and proposition on our sample Kound and Miss Charlotte VanDuzor. he looks funny when he is proposing.— These are world-shaking affairs. In Mrs. Laura Quick of Thomp- (»ak furnace.—Ford's Hardware. the county nurse who is at pres- The funeral of .lames Norton of Washington Star. which the United States, willing or (earn the cause cf its popularity. Oaktleld township was held at St. unwllllnir. Is compelled to take a 8onvillevisitedheri)rother. Ualph Mr. and Mrs. Neil Cameron and ent visiting the schools, will give Johnston, and family over Sun- Patrick's church Monday morning part. No Intelligent person can Ig- . family spent Sunday with Mrs. a talk on Countv Public Health at 10 o'clock, Kev. Fr. Wynn ollid- nore such Issues. f Distributor for Buick day. Himebaugh and family near Ada. Work. attng. Convincing Testimony The Thrlce-A-Week World's regului The Misses Kate Hyrne and .lennle subscription price la only #1.00 per rercy Gregory, and oid.n.obiie. Clubbing price of The Lowell Mrs. Amy Hinkley and daugh- Ledger and (Jrand Kapids Press Mr. and Mrs. Keuben Lee enter- Corrlgan spent Friday and Saturday year, and this pays for 150 papers. Citizens' Phone 110. ter Melbaof Freeport wereSatur- In (irand Kapldn. We offer this unequaled newspapei for one year is sl.:>0. on rural tained with a dinner Tuesday Given By Many Lowell People. day guests of Miss Nina Wright. evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Miss Veronica McCarthy entered and The Lowell ledger together for routes only. tf. St. Mary's hospital last week aud one year for #2.15. Tjszzimsssszsij. s»aam Mrs. Myron Walker was called Verne Freeman. A three-course Experiences told by Lowell people— Lewis Hoot, who has been em- underwent au operation we i n here ftom Grand Kapids last week dinner was served. Place cards Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hefiron enter- Those who have had weak kid- loyed iu the Scott lunch room, by the serious illness of Mrs. I. A. were pen pictures made by the tained the Kuehre club at their home neys-— 'itjl .aMBi ma Eas accepted a position in tbe hostess, striking characteristics Sunday evening. Halstead. Who used Doau's Kidney IMlIs— Uradish harness shop. of each guest, causing much mer- Miss Kllpatrtck of Caledonia was u Cannon real estate transfer: week end guest of Miss (Sertrude S. V. Hicks went to Detroit Who found the remedy effective- The 1917 Reo Six John Engelhard and wife to riment, A jolly good time was Abraham. | HOMES I Saturday to attend the Kepub- Such statements prove merit. Leonard Goeman and wife, ne enjoyed by all. Mrs. .1 ulla Malone visited her sister, lican state convention and was Mrs. Catherine Corrlgftu, Sunday. Many people have paid Don't go without printed sta- You might doubt an utter stranger a guest of nephew, A. 1'. 1 licks. se!(. section 33. Miss Kittle Norton was In (irand for their homes through tionery for fear of nigh prices. Haplds a few days lust week. You must believe Lowell people. Mrs. Mary Cheesboroujrh of Ada real est ate transfer. Wm. A. Bellamy and wife to Gordon The ledger job department has Mrs. McGee, Miss Myler aud Miss Here's Lowell proof. Verify It. The LOWELL BUILDING Freeport died very suddenly Tues- Essie Murphy were dinner guests of C. Dudley and wife, parte lots 20 just received a case of good cheap Mrs John Byrne Sunday. Bead, investigate. Be convinced. St LOAN ASSOCIATION day morning. She is a cousin of bond paper to supply this neeo. ijggEr.ts and '10. J. B. Colton's. Miss Kittle Malone spent Sunday You'll lind why Lowell folks be- on small nionthly payments, just Mi's. J.C.Andrews of this village. We have better stock for those with Alma Byrne. about what rent would bo. This Tbe Kpworth League held their William Cuddahy of Ohio has been lieve In Doan's. Association offers you the same TAX NOTICI:—Lowell township regular monthly supper and bus- who want it at the lowest prices consistent witn stock cost and spending his vacation with his sis- B. C. Smith, merchant tailor, Low- opportunity. taxes are now past due and must iness meeting in the church base- ters, Miss Cuddahy and Mrs. Hresna- Regular Board meetings the 3rd be paid before the close of this ment Tuesday evening. good work. You will save money han. ell. says: "1 took Doin's Kidney Monday in each month. month.—K K. Springett, treas- by investigating our offers before Mr. and Mrs. Geo. (iahan were i'llls when my kidneys were weak Talk It over with urer. The Camptire girls were very buying elsewhere. tf Lowell visitors Saturday. M.C.GREENE, Pressor and I was suffering from backache. Following the installation of pleasantly entertained by Evelyn J. B. YEITER, Sw. Mrs. Kate Cole of Oakdale They gave me relief. I can strongly another motor in the lower Kdi Curtiss at the home of Mrs. Orlo Yeiter Monday evening. street, S. E., announces the mar- son plant by the village to carry riage of her daughter, Anna, to recommend this medicine." If you are in the^market for a good'ear at a low price " the extra load, the restriction on Mrs. Otto Andrews and daugh- Samuel Jacob Kendrick, which 1'rlce .'•Oc, at all dealers Don't order a Reo early, as they are yet selling at the oU residence litrhting has been tem- ter Margaret spent from Friday took place Feb. 10 at the home simply ask for a kidney remedy—get price. S-passenger $875; Six 7-passenger $1250. See - porarily withdrawn, and patrons until Monday with Mrs. Claude of the officiating clergyman in Doau's Kidney Pills—the same that can now us as much current as llinman in Ionia. Otto spent Spokane. The young couple will Go to Gordon Hale they choose until furthur notice. Sunday there. make their home in that city.— Mr. Smith had. Foster-Mllburn C. E. WEST, Lcwell, Mich. Co., Props., Buffalo, N, Y. adv to get your Sunday Herald. The Coles were Service station and suieHroom in front end of C. Bllllngers' Machine former residents of Lowell, on the Shop. I'hone No. 100, South side. COLTS BROKEN Mary Pickard will soon be seen in this city at Family theater in and broken right. Lasby's Lunches tbe second production of her own Thliialht East Side Market corporation released by Arte raft. VictrsU X, $75 win the race—the hutnati race It is called "The Pride of the CLAUDE STAAL, Prop. Hones Also Broken Clan" and as the central figure of of bad habits, such as kicking, Dealer In NURSERY STOCK Ma tays "The way to a man's heart is thro' his a Scotch story of strong human Little folks balking, etc. stomach." The theory proves out good in our grow- and heart appeal, the famous star will create the lole of a lassie of enjoy the fresh and Salt Meats THE N. P. HUSTED CO. have on hand tbe time- ing business. There's a reason. Try it and see. the heather, adding another in- Victr«la 1 tried varieties of Fruit Trees, consisting of teresting impersonation to theal- of All Kinds Gordon Hale ways remembered favorites that They enjoy the catchy music B. F. D. 'J Apples, Plums, Peara, Peaches, make up thegallery of Mary Pick- as well as the big folks—and they Ice Cream Sodas, etc. ford creations. adv soon get to have "favorites" of SARANAC, MICH. Strawberries, Raspberries, as you like them. Carl and Theo Bank, sons oi their own. Buyers of # Blackberries Rev. and Mrs. Henry Bank, who There are besides special chil- Orel and a general line of Ornamental Stock, TREES, ROSES, Best Candies Made have been on duty with the Thirty ren's records of well-known songs SHRUBBERY and FLOWERS for sale at reasonable Second Michigan on the Mexican Live sold in fancy gift bor.es or in bulk. Try and recitations which are "the prices for the spring delivery 1917, atthe.old stand. border for half a year, were given children's own. our a royal welcome home by the Foul Buy Fall-bearing Strawberries grown at home and people and schools of Lowell on Bring the children in Plumbing, known to be productive and of good varieties. to bear tome oi the ipe- Vet\ Tip Top Bread the arrival of the afternoon Pere ciil Victor Record* (or Hot Water and Marquette train from Grand children. We'll gladly Hid 6c and 12c per loaf. None better at any Rapids Friday. Probably 1500 play them and tell you how Hot Air Heating W. v. Burras eiiy It is to get a Victoi ^ Citizens' Phone 153-3 price. Teddy Bear bread as usual. people were in the noisy crowd at ot Vicirola-tlO ta $400 General Repair Work. the depot. Flags were displayed PRICES i UGHT Call Phone 202. I make ^ Office and packing grounds near Grand Trunk depot. on the school house and City hall a specialty of hot air and by the business houses on [U. B. Williams heating. LASBY'S PLACE Main street. The boys are look- ing every inch like Uncle Sam's Jeweler and Optician Phil Krum. News Stand and Smokers' Goods. Cla aal soldiers and we're glad to have Lowell, Mich. Hoffman Shop. Train them home again and hope that Block. they may never "have to go" Bring Your Printing to The Ledger. again. THE LOWELL LEDOER

DESSERT TO TEMPT INVALID "Hm how could Oliinu—surely th* f. did not help you eNcape the murder* Baked Milk With Stewed or Fresh erV" Fruit It Appetixing and Can « "No. It was easy enough to dislodge Do No Harm. the feUow. The difficulty was to track blm among those rocks. Soou lost him A perfectly Innocuous dessert for and myself also." the most dellcale of patlejits Is pro- Gently cleanse your liver and "And he escaped to shoot Charlie— vided by baked milk, and l( makes n THE QUARTERBREED the waif I The poor boy was tracking sluggish bowels while very pleasant accompaniment for a dei* over on the ridge half a nilltf slewed or fresh fruit. K Is very sim- you sleep. or so this wny." ply prepared, as (be milk Is merely put: The Story of an Army Officcr on an Indian Reservation "All's well that ends well," Hardy , Clot i 10-cont box. Into an earthen ware jar. covered light- assured her. "I'm liore, unbr.rt. an Sick huadacho, billouflncss, dlzzl* ly and allowed (o bake In a very slow you see; Uedbear, 1 understand, has Bess, coaled tongue, foul tasto and foul By ROBERT AMES BENNET oven for several hours, unlll It Is of only o slight wound; and the old chief breath—always trace them to torpid (he consls(ency of very (hick cream. now Inows that I am a friend of tbe liver; delayed, fermenting food in tbt The main aKractlon about that recipo tribe. He will call a council to meet bowels or sour, gassy stomach. Is Ils harmlessness, but a really deli- us here tomorrow." cious and nutritious pudding can bo Poisonous matter clogged in the in- llllillii'li.i liliilKlliilli! ^ ii.;l VJiiIllllilil,!!!!.!..» . iiliiilillii.!' 'lill .iillllilllllllillilllillliljiliiilillliilllil'lllililiiiJliiiJiillilllllllilllllili Hardy caught a glimpse of a gingham of the Indhus, and even the chief compelled belief. Hardy aodden, "A council—here?" queried Vander- made from tbe following: testines, instead of being cast out skirl, and glanced quickly up at the iiegan to relai. Vet he had still an- "Very well, 1 could not expect that vyii. Ulce Flour Pudding.—One-half pint of tho system is re absorbed into tbe i>.MI.\(J lo lulu? ilic ngfucy jit l

r BANISHUD— rdmples, blotches, Backache niiinorsuinorfl,, and eruntlons, MRS. KIESO SICK by Dr. Pierce's Golden In spile of the best cure one takes Med leal Dlseovery. tor of oueHelf, any part of the himnn machine a poor complexion, and is liable to become out of order. Tim for tho poor blood that SEVEN MONTHS most, import ant organs are tlie stomach, caiiHes it, this Is the hesl of all known remedies. heart and kidneys. In ever" dlnenso or dis- Restored to Heiltb by Lydii L The kidneys are Ihe sravengersand they order of t! 1 Nlr—wo will mall you I would lump at the from your favorite pharmacy a small fm a medical troatlxo on above dis- aliRhtest noise. 1 amount of Anuric, which is dispensed by ease!). AddreMs Dr. Pierce's Invalid^ Mr. Starr is a widower Methodist minister with five charming daughters. waa entirely unfit THE TWINS TRY TO EM- almost every druggist." Anuric is inex- Hotel. BulTulo, N. Y. to do my houio- Prudence, the eldest is nineteen. She keeps house. Fairy, aged seventeen, is pensive nnd Nhould be taken before meals. Dr. Pierce's PleMtat Felleta reynlala work, I waa giving a collego freshman. Carol and Lark, twins, are in high school, and Censtancs You will find Anuric more potent than and Invigorate atouach, liver and bowela. up hope of ever be- BARRASS FAIRY WITH is in the grades. Mr. Stark is assigned to the congregation at Mount Mark, lit.hia, dissolves uriu acid as water docs Bngar-ooated, tiny granules, easy to taka ing well, when my la., and the advent and establishment af Ma intereating family in the parson* augar. aa candy. iBSSSSBEJ alater asked me to SOME PRACTICAL JOK- age there stirs the curiosity of the wNila town. The atory concerna the try Lydia E. Pinkham'a Vegetable Com* A La Billy Sunday. affairs of the parsonage girls. Prudsnce has her hands full with the mis* 80 Near and Yat 80 Far. pound. 1 took aix bottles and today 1 ObNerving the success of Ihe "Billy" "What are you nmklng, nimnmaf* ING WHEN HER BEAU chieveus twins and Connie. Fairy haa Just announced that her beau Is •m a healthy woman able to do my own Sunday methods In ihe matter of con- asked four-year-old Margaret. coming to spend the evening. The twins decide to have aome fun, and have housework. 1 wish every aufiering versation, Puck arises to suggest that "Cauliflower, dear," answerei her COMES TO VISIT HER. made their plana accordingly. woman would try Lvdia E. Pinkham < the attempt he made to apply the same mother. Vegetable Compound, and find out for themselvea how mod it it."-Mrs. CARL methods to other church ceremonies A few mlnules laler Margaret saw Kieso, 696 North Ave., Aurora, 111. nnd ncllvilles, proposing Mm following her father approaching ami, running The great number of unsolicited tea* CHAPTER V—Continued. piping hot-hut Vbat In It you want "and since the two caiiDot live together formulas: to hliu, said. "Papa, what do yen fink timonials on at the Pinkham Lab* —7— nifj to sayV" In one family. I nny we do without eti- Piislor (christening infant)—What we are going lo have for supperT' oratory, many of which are from time AM soon as they finisheil supper Lurk Fairy ncreaimil with laughter. "Vou quette." do you want lo cull this hunk of ex- •i don't know; whal is It?" to time published by permission, are mild. "Don't you think we'd better ru goose!" she cried. ''Say anything J'OH And Fairy nodded in agreement cess baggage. Bo? "Why, er. eiilerplllar!" proof of tho value of Lydia £. Pink- riKlit to \m\, rrueV We don't want like. It doesn't make any dilTerence smlllug good-naturedly. nam'i Vegetablo Compound, in the Presiding Parson—What miserable to taint the atmosphere of tho par- what you say." mull glveih this skirt to he married to Her Ladyship, treatment of female ills. FROCK WITH THE NEW EM3ROID- CREPC DE CHINE WITH BLACK Hona^e. Of course Fairy will want to "Oh. | nm determined to do my pnrt CHAPTER VI. this gink? "So Peggy's grown up and got mafi Every ailing woman in tho United ERY. VELVET BANDS. States is cordially invited to writo to wash the dishes herself to make sure Just right," vowed Prudence fervent- The Bride's Father I'm the guy. rled? What a romuntie child she wa% the Lvdia E. Pinkhsm Medicine Co. I|„,y cleiin and t-lilnlni:" ly, "according to etiquette nnd all. Practicing Economy. Industrious Usher—Slide you Ice nnd how she used lo talk about miiriy- Sketch acnt from Parla by Drecoll This sketch, sent by Drecoll of Paris, (confUientUl),^Lynn, Mass., for njwcial i ..J,,, ,||Kclaliued Fairy. kmoiI- What was It you said?" It wns a dull day early in Decem- earls! Slide! Ing a title." of ipring gown In blaeult-colortd gab- shows a new spring model In pearl advice. It is free, will brintf you health natiiredly. "I can Klve an extra ruh Fairy sillied her laughter with dllll- ber. Prudence und Fairy were sew- Passing the Plate- Come across with "Well, hbe did." and may save your life. ardine, banded with the revived primi- gray, with a half low chemisette of to the ones we want lo use—-tl>t cully, and said in a low voice, ing in the hay window of tbe sitting tive embroidery In aaveral colon. The rose georgette crepe. The bell-shaped ihe iron men. you low-life tlght-wnds! "You don't mean It? What Is sht enough. I do appreciate the thought, "Wouldn'l you like a nice, hot oyster room. now, a countess or a duchess?" Squelching a Dealer. •klrt haa a trousered effect at tha side, sleeves shew the new undersleeves of Sunday School Siipeiinlendenl —All stew?" Prudence repealed It lifter "We must be sure to havo all the baroness."— 'Tan I sell you stmie antiques, sir?" though, thanks very much," and tha sash Is tied In front. white chiffon. of yon 111 lie*111 vvers Unit want to swat "Neither; she's a eoal So the twins plunged In, carefully her breathlessly. scraps out of the way before Connie "What have you in stoekV" Hatan stand 011 one leg. ilosion Evening Transcript. keeping Connie beside them. Connie So Fairy returned once more, nnd gels hmne," said Prudence, carefully "I've Kot a elialr Ceorge WashliiR- soon after Prudence tapped on the titling together pieces of n dark, warm, ton sat In, a emdle Jenny Lind was had a dismal propensity for discov- Important to Molhert door. Then she opened It, and thrust furry material. "It has been so long CUTICURA KILLS DANDRUFF Examine carefully every bottla of rocked In. a mlnur used by Catherine eries—Ihe twins bad often suffered her curly head Inside. "Wouldn't you since father wore this coal, I am sure CASTOKIA. that famous old remedy the Great of Kussin, nnd—" from it. Then Ihey all three went to bed. To like a little nice, hot oyster stew?" she will not recognize It." The Cau*e of Dry. Thin and Falling for Infants and children, and see thnt It "Say no uiore. Thoso things are HEM OF IHE SKIRT TO BE NARROW Hair and Does It Quickly—Trial Free. she chirped methodically. And Fairy "But she will ask where we got It, Beara the eomparalively iimdoi'ii." be sure il was ridiculously early, hut and what shall we say?" » "«ul eonslder. sir—" they were all determined. said, "Oh, yes, indeed. Prudence—this Signature of "We must tell her It is goods wo have used it as a splendid splash of em- Anoint spots of dandniff, Itching and "i \v:ini some real anllqucs. In fact. "You keep your eyes open. Fairy." Is so nice of you." Prediction for the Spring and In Use for Over 30'Years. had In the house for a long time. That broidery on a gray satin gown made Irritation with Cull' iira ointment. Fol- ] iiin iinxhms lo ii('quin> the srt of Prudence whispered melodramallcally. The three gathered sociably about Children Cry for Fletcher's Coatoris Ik true. And I made this fudge on pur- Summer That May Be Made for Mary Garden to wear when she low at once by a hot shiimi wiih Ici.ils usi-d by Noah in building tlie "Those girls do not look right." And Ibe table. Babble was lirst to taste pose to distract her attention. Poor sang the title role of "Griselldls." The Culicura Soap, If a man, and next nrk."— I'ntoklyn t'lll/.en. she added anxiously. "Ob. I'll bu so Ihe steaming stew. He gasped, and With Certainty. Both Hard to Manage. dlsappoinied If Ibiiigs go badly." gulped, and swallowed some water hlhi!" she added very sympatheti- embroidery was done In colored crys- morning If a woman. When Daudrull Kedd So ihey are divorced? Fairy was a little late getting up- with more haste than grace. Then he ca Hy. "Her heart In Just set on u brand- tals, silk floss and bullion threads and goes the hair comes. Use Culicura Greene Ves. she's taken the chll* stairs to dress, but she look time to toyed Idly with spoon and wafer until new coat. I know she will he bitterly SLENDER LINES BELOW KNEES occupied the lower huif of the front Soap daily for the toilet. droii and he's laken the aillomoblle. drop into her sisters' room. They were Prudence tasted also. Prudence did disappointed. If the members would of the skirt, rising from a ground- Free sample each by mall with Book. "Suppose she I bought the chlldreii sill in bed. breathing heavily. She not gasp. She did not cry out. She Just pay up we could get her ono. No- work of crystal embroidery. Address postcard. Culicura. Dept. L. would he easier lo manage."—Vonkerf vember und December nre such had When the Indian shawls came Into i Boston, Statesman. walked from one to another, and looked up at her sls'er with wide eyes Another Point to Be Noted Is That Sold everywhere.—Adv. months for parsonage people. Every- high fashion last September, as parts stood above Ihem majeslleally. —a world of pathos in the glance. Old-Fashlened Muslins Are Coming one is getting ready for Christnjas now. of gowns, they were accepted only Dearly Bought Knowledge. An amaleur may be a person who "Asleep!" she cried. "Ah. fortune But Fairy did not notice. In Again—Brilliant Designs Is kind. They are asleep. How I "Now, please do not ask me to talk and forgets that parsonage people need by a few conservatives. The Intro- She—Whal does il mean u!i<-n the has entered the first stage of i^noranee^ Christmas money, too." Will Be a Feature of the duction was n dismal failure, although name of a slock in the slock market U is cruel to force nauseating, love these darling little twlnnies—In until 1 have linlshed my soup," she New Models. their sleep!" was saying brightly. Fairy took a pin from her mouth. "I it had been attended by high hopes and quotations has the letters "w. I." afler WlicneTor tlioro is a tendency to eonptl* harsh physic into a have honestly been ashamed of Connie much enthusiasm. The people who In- it? j pat ion, hick heidaclie er bilioasneHH, take Au audible snilT from beneath the Then she tasted It! She dropped New York.—Nearly a decade ago sick child. the last few Sundays. It wns so cold, troduced the idea, both dressmakers He (who didn't know himself untii j a cup of GarlielJ Tea. All dru^ihtn. Adv. covers, and Fairy, smiling mischievous- her spoon with a great clatter, and there was a kind of barrel skirt which ly, went Into the front room to prepare nnd she wore only that little thin sum- and milliners, stood in the forefront he bought on a il-point margin)—Wast- " " ' ' - * Look back at your childhood days. jumped up from the table. "Mercy!" grew too successful for the fastidious in a man's autobiography there la for her caller. mer Jacket. Sh»» must have heen half of originality. For instance, Jenny of ed Income, as far as I can discover.— Rcmombcr tho "dose" mother insisted she shrieked. "It is poisoned!" woman to continue to wear. It Is pos- no sueh word as fail. The bell rang as she was dressing. frozen." tlie Champs Elysees gave herself Puck. on—castor oil, calomel, cathartics. Babbie leaned hack in Ids chair and sible that you remember this; the top Prudence went lo the door, preternat- wholeheartedly to employing the In- How you hated thorn, how you fought laughed unlll Ids eyes were wet. Pru- of it wns shaped like Dutch trousers urally ceremonious, and usiiered Mr. dian shawl in various ways for day ACTRESS TELLS SECRET. against taking them. dence's eyes were wet. too. but not nnd the fulness was gathered Into n Balder lido ibe front room. She did There are a lot o. us careless apparel; and yet, she who has so few A well known nctrefis KIVOS iho follow- With our children it's different. from laughter! What would etiquette wide hem that hugged the ankles. The not observe that the young man sniffed about providing for the preacher failures in her short, brilliant career, Inff redpu for Kruy hair: To half plat of Mothers who cling to the old form of think of her. after this? upper pnrt was usually of a figured wuter add 1 vz. Hay Hum, u small box of In a peculiar manner as he entered and his family. Some of us seem did not put It over. physic simply don't realize what they What did you do to tills soup, Pru- mnterlal like foulard, nnd tho lower Barbo Compound, nnd U oz. of glycerine. the room. to forget that his needs are Just Women who owned these shawls Any dniKRist can put this up or you nin do. The children's revolt is well-found- dence?" demanded Fairy. pnrt was of satin, usunlly blnck. "I'll call Fairy," she said demurely. as real and urgent as our own. rushed to the shops and dressmakers mix It at home ut very little cobI. Full ed. Their tender little "insldes" are I made it—nothing else," faltered It Is quite possible that this very dlrectioiiH for mukhiK und use come In "Tell her she needn't primp for Are you prompt with your tithes? with them und were perplexed be- Injured by them. poor Prudence, quite crushed by this type of skirt will return nfter the first each box of Darho Compouml. It will me." he answered, laughing. "1 know cause they could not sell them. The gradually darken HirenW-ii, faded gray If your child's stomach, liver and blow. Aud oysters forty cents a pint.' models linve hud their little fling. just how she looks already." truth is, the market was overstocked; hair, and make h Hnft and tdossy. It will city fo! bowels need cleansing, give only doll- "It's pepper, I think," gasped Bab- (TO UE CON I'lNUED.) The mnin thing Is that the hem of not color the Bcnlp. Is nm sticky or a haih in die house. What'U I ull 'cm?** Hut Prudence was too heavily bur- genuine cashmere shawls were too greasy, and does not rub off. Adv. clous "California Syrup of Figs." Ita bie. "My insides bear startling testi tho skirt will be nnrrow tlds spring Hit Wife—"Tell *em if ihey need ft bath, ihqfi expensive to cut up into an experi- better take it before they com. dened to laugh. She smller! hospi- mony to the presence of pepper." nnd summer, no mutter what the up- action is positive, but gentlo. Milliona MANY CAUSES OF HEADACHE ment, but the shops and dressumk- A Congressional Life. tably, and closed the door upon him. per pnrt mny turn out to be. Take a bath of course, and every threa of mothers keep this harmless "fruit And he roared again, while Prudence ers over here found that they, could "You fellows have a pudding." de- Fairy was tripping down the stairs, Sufferer From Annoying Complaint None of the cables from Paris hours while awake take a dose of laxative" handy; they know children began a critical examination of the import paisley shawls from * Great clared the merchant. "Fine business." very tall, very handsome, very gay. Can Generally Make Correct Diag- leaves one In doubt about this fore- love to take it; thnt it never fails to oysters. She found them literally Britain, giving us little ns $5 for some How'd you like to submit your busi- She pinched her sister's arm as she nosis of His Particular Case. cast. They say that every house has Boschee's clean the liver and bowels and sweet- stuffed with pepper; Ihere was no of them. ness to a vote every two years to de- passed, and the front room door gone in for slender lines below the en the stomach, and that a teaspoonful doubt of it. The twins hud done dead- So the idea in Itself failed, but its cide whether you retain It or not?" swung behind. But she did not greet Early morning headaches may be knees nnd the ellmlnntlon of all flare German Syrup given today saves a sick child tomor- ly work! suggestiveness to fabric makers Is "I shouldn't like that." I her friend. She stood erect by the due to many causes—eye strain, kid- ut the hem. This presupposes an en- It will quiet your coufh. soothe tha row. door, her head tilted on one side, "Revenge, ye gods, how sweet,' now bearing fruit. Rodler Instantly "That's what it means to be a con- Inflammation of a sore throat and ney trouble, dissipation, too much tirely new silhouette from the one put the pear, tho palm leaf and the Ask at tho store for a BO-cent bottle snllling, snilllng. chanted Fairy. "The twins are get gressman."—Louisville < 'ourler-.Tour- lungs, stop the Irritation in the bron- smoking, overeating of proteins, ex- that has prevailed for nenrly three Persian tree into his new materials of "California Syrup of Figs," which "What in the world?" she wondered. ting even with a vengeance—the same nal. chial tube;. Insuring a good nlght'a cessive mental labor or too high blood years. Tho woman who must be eco- for spring and summer, and, there- rest, free and easy expectoration In has full directions for babies, children Eugene P.abler was strangely quiet, twins you said were adorable. Babble." pressure. The Medical Record quotes nomical Is Instantly perturbed as to fore, we shall wear muslins that show the morning. That old time*tested of all ages and for grown-ups plainly lie looked about the room In a pe- It must he said for Fairy that her on each bottle. Adv. good nature could stand almost any- some observations by the French Doc- whether she can alter the frocks she these designs. remedy which for more than half culiar. questioning way. a century has brought relief and tor Uenon, which extended over 15 has Into the picture demanded by the Another forecast for spring is that "Shall I raise a window?" he sug- thing. Even this did not seriously YES! LIFT A CORN | comfort to countless thousands all Ecstatic Moments. years, and in which he found In many near future, but no one offers her we shall bo bordered as though we gested linaily. "It's rather—er—hot disturb her. "Do you suppose you can over the clvilfzcd world. 25c and 75c Simile—Had a most enjoyable time cases excessively high blood tension. much encouragement on that score. were a state on the map. Most of in here." lind us some milk, Prue? And crack- OFF WITHOUT PAIN! ? at druggists and dealers everywhere. at the dentist's tbls aflernoon. ers! I'm so fond of crackers and When the persistent headaches are It Is not the intention of either Paris the new materials have ornate bor- "Ves, do." she urged, "liaise all of 1 'ale—Mb? Kn,io.v:ilil»'V milk, aren't you. Babble?" so severe that they unfit the sufferer or tho American sellers of apparel ders, and when the weaver has left them, it's—do you—do you notice a— that women should be able to alter Cincinnati man tells how to dry Smale—Yes. When I went in. an- "Oh. I adore It. But serve a micro- for work, it Is generally found that his them off, the dressmaker supplies a funny smell in here? Or am 1 imag- heart Is enlarged and bis kidneys are their old gowns into something new; up a corn or callus so it lifts ABSORBINE olber dentist was lilling my dentist's scope with it, please. I want to ex- them. In these deep edges will lie TRADf MARK WG.U.S. PAT. Off Irelb.—London Answers. ining it? it—it almost makes me affected. Such cases often speedily France needs all the money she can I off with fingers. | amine It for microbes before I taste. most of the artistry of thin gowns, will reduce inflamed, swollen ! sick!" terminate fatally, but intensive treat- irel; America has more money to spend But Prudence did better than that. and even frocks of satin and chiffon Joints, Sprains, Uniisca, Soft - "Yes. there is a smell," he said, in ment will alleviate the symptoms. The than any other country on this planet. Th . Pierce's Pellets arc best for livr, She made some delicious cocoa, and will be framed In with bands of bril- You corn-postered men and women Bunches; Heals lloils. Poll bowels and stomach. One littlo Pellet for evident relief. "I thought maybe Medical Kecord says coal-tar deriva- And there you are. liant colors, to keep In the picture of need sulTer no longer. Wear the shoos Iivil, Quittor, Fistula and a laxative—three for a cathartic—Adv. opened a can of pear preserves, douut- ! you'd been cleaning the carpet with tives and tobacco must be shut-off. Incoming of Muslins. the hour. that nearly killed you before, says this infccted sores quickly something. It's ghastly. Can't we go The patient must have mental rest: as it is a positive antiteplie Knowing machines are in demand in The fabric people aro Interested in (Copyright. 1!M7. by the McCIuro Newspa- Cincinnati authority, beeauso a few- ; somewhere else?" he must go on a purely milk diet for per Syndicate.) and germicide. Pleasant to England. launching old-fasliloned muslins on a drops of freezono applied directly on a uir; doe# not blister ot rcmort "Come on." She opened the door at least a week, after which he may very modern public. The shop win- tender, aching corn or callus, stops (hf hair, and you can work the bontk | into the silting room. "We're coming j eat fruits and vegetables on certain fi.OUprr bnttlr. ilflirerrd. 1 dows have heen full of these fancy SUITS OF GREEN AND GOLD soreness at once and soon the corn or Hook 7 M free. out here if you do not mind, Prue." days for two weeks more. A light, materials since the first day that the hardened callus loosens so It can bo ADSORniNB. JR..i)ie anllieptic nniwrnt for mankind And Fairy explained the dilliculty. i low protein regimen follows for sev- thermometer went to zero. Windows Indications Are That Those Colors Wil' lifted off. root nnd all. without pain. rrdnrei Pilnfiil. Swollrn Veim, Went, Mraini. Fruiseai Neat Eaters* Backache "Why, that's very strange," said eral weeks. •topt pain and infiantmaiiou. Pilce #1.00 per bottle al filled with the peltries of wild ani- Be the Most Popular Corrbhtation A small bottle of freezono costs very ilnlrrt or dclhrrr.l. Will tell you more If jrou wnta. Prudence, knitting her brows, "i Meat lovers aro apt to have back- mals surrounding a red-hot stove for Sports Garments. little at any drug store, but will posl- Liberal Trial Bottle for 10c in itampi. ' was in there right after supper, and 1 W. F. YOUNG. P. D. F.. 310 temple St., Sprlnoflold. Mats. aches aud rheumatic attacks. Unless First American M. D. i would have been more ngreeablo tA tively take off every hard or soft corn you do heavy work and got lots of fresh didn't notice anything. What does il It seems assured that green end gold : The first native of English-speaking look upon, but the only use that the or cnllus. This slmul.l Iro tried, us It air, don't cat. too much meat. It's rich smell like?" is to be the dashing sports combination J.H.Hale Peach America to receive the degree of Doe- merchants have for a calendar Is to is Inexpensive nn.l Is snl.1 not to Irri- l , in nitrogen and helps to form uric acid ! "It's a new smell to me," laughed De icious App e tor of Medicine was William Bull, who know when they can push it three of tho summer, for several silk sports tate the surrounding skin. —a Bolid poison that irritates the Fairy, "but something about it Is suits in this combination have been $3 per 100 up. Ro

HICKORY CORNERS MORSE LAKE. Emll Hoth of Lowell spent Hunday with Willie Hoth. ^ Coughing at Night Fred Hlamma was called to Parnell Mrs. Frank Falrchlld visited her Mr. and Mn. Charles Ward spent is a hardship for elderly people Hundav on account of the serious 111- parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Pinkney, Real Estate Bargains 14 LBS. SUGAR $1.00 Sunday with MM. Ward's parenti, as well aschildren. Foley's Hon- With order of othor KrocurteM ne«i of bin sinter. of Saranac from Monday until Wed- Mr. and MM. Q. M. Hudson. MM. Frank Keech of Moneley called nesday. John Whltlleld and family epent 12 ncrei, % mile from Mis postolllue ut except Butter, KtfK« uud Hoap. ey and Tar stops it. Also pre. Lowell; a HneT-rooni house with electric r on Mrs. John Wlngelur Sunday. Mrs. Oscar Smith spent part ot last Sunday at Androw Miller's In Ada. ft bottleH Catoup iJ' »c Mn. Willi* Merriman went to Hu- week with her brother and family of The Vergennes Ladlee Aid society vents croup. M. N. Henry. lights, good cellar, cistern, uooil well Library Contest with wiiKlmill, Rood lame burn with M cauH ^ood Corn 2)r>c eyruH, Ohio, to attend the funeral of Lansing. met with Mrs. 1). Krum laet Thure* her niece, Miss ICIla Wagner. Mrs. Klmer Yeiter IH Improving very day. poultry house; all kinds of Truit In nbun- tt cauH tender I'eftH ''Iftc (lunoe: 75 voung upnle trees justeoinliig 2 cans TuuiatoeM 24c Merriman returned Tuesday evening slowly. Miss Evelyn Kraft epent Saturday Walter Wlngeler goeH to Flint Little George Houghton has l>een nnd Sunday with her parente in in henriiiK; u Koodcluy loumsoll. A line 1 can 8weet Potulotw IRc Wednesday morning, with Percy suffering with Inflammatory rheumn- (irand Haplds, nlaes foi nny kind of crop or KanleniiiK. A beautiful library of 115 volume! and cases to lie given away to 1 pk. Onions .riOc Gregory of Lowell, to drive back a tlsm. Dr. Floyd will be present at the JH M. FOX DIED This is on inuin traveled road, close to a Library Cunteit. This buudiotue Library and cane will lie Riven Buick car. Miss Bessie Curtiss made a trip to get-to-gether meeting at the church IIIKII school, churehesund factories where 1 pk. Spy Apples 40c you could iu work winter If vou wished. bjr vote to the Church, School, Lodge or Society lu Lowell aod vl* 2 boxes shredded Wheat Bis...25c Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wllletteof South Grand Haplds Saturday aud remained neit Friday. An all day meeting Lowell iyent Sunday with their son with friends until Monday evening. will be beld, program beginning at At Home of Daughter in Grand Here is a model little farm for someone clnlty bavlug the largeet uumoer of votes lu the following maoDer: Two*pound can Hominy 10c Frank and wife. Hev. Parshall's pulpit was occupied 10:80. A picnic dinner will be eerved Rapids, Aged 62 Years. und at one-third less than what It is Tbe buetoeM men lleted below wUl give with each five cent purchaae 2 lbs. best Ginger Snaps 20c Mr. and Mrs. Fills Bolllns and last Sunday by Evangelist Youngs In tbe ball at noon. Everyone In* worth, but owner has gone luto other five fotea. The cooteet begins September 21et. 101(1 aud ends March 1, family and John Hill were Sunday of Detroit. John M. Fox. a life long resi- liusiosss and is going to sacrifice on this 2 (|uarts slii'lled Poficorn 25c vlted to attend. 1017 at 7 p. m. A ballot boi has been placed lu l^ook't Drug store, visitors at Albert Thomas' of Cas- Mrs. W. Merriman was called to dent of Kent county, passed for quick sale, and |2,U00 will buy this Lb. White Heans, hand-pick. 12^c now If sold liefore spring, ou very easy where all votee are to be deposited. At tbe dote of the contest the cade. Ohio last Friday to attend the funer- WEST LOWELL away at the home of his uautfh- I kin Awricu Fully Sup 29c Mr. aud Mrs. Hoy Chapln and al of her niece. terms, Church, School, Lodge, or Society having tbe largest number of Mr. and MM. Mllee Monke and eon ter Mrs. G. A. Hauer, 821 Jeffer- 127 acres, I mile from Lowell; part with |1 .no order uthtr grocerieH, daughter Malxle of Mecosta are Monday, many from this vicinity votee will be awarded the Library. Current account* when prompt- attended the funeral of Frank Wood Jamee attended tbe funeral ot her son Ave., Grand Rapids, Feb. clay and part sand loam soil; 215 acres of except i)Utt4*r, I'tfKN an Weaver and family entertained day were Mr. and Mrs. Melvln ('ourt good cellar, good double corn house, IS J. H. HAMILTON ISHTA'ilS, We deliver goods. Phone 299 Kapids. x 28; good tool house, hog house am Sunday and Monday morning. Mrs. Jennie Flynn and son Floyd, and Mrs. Herbert Daweon. Mouumente. R* !'• SPIUNGKTT, Insurance. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yeiter and family Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ellis and Mr. Mc- funeral services were held at poultry house, good barn, :i4 x 00. wit. were Sunday visitors other brother Crew to Sunday dinner. RIVERSIDE ECHOES the home of the daughter, Mon- wing M x84; linesmnll sfirlng creek just F. U. McKAV, Coal and linp- AVHIIV'S Studio. KEENE CENTER Chas. Schwab of South Boston. Milo Miller was a (irand Haptds back of barn on south line of place, no s. .1, Carter and family epent Sun- day, Feb. 11). Interment in Fair- lemente. John llemiler of (irattan called ou Floyd Foster visited the home visitor Monday. wttste land. TIIIH is on main traveler GOULD'S Garage. day with hie paMnte. plains cemetery. Com. road, It. F. !>. nnd telephone to house It. K. Wllklneou Sunday. folks over Sunday. Elmer aud Wllllnm Hlchardson, 1>. U. LOOK, Ueiall Druggist. The next meeting of the Merriman who have been with their father dur- Mtss Hetty Hoth vtelted Mr. and Here isa good stock nnd grain farm, und THK LOWKLL LKIHIKK, eub. Arthur Werner and famllj epent Mrs. John Farhne Sunday. Sunday with her parenti. School Woman's club will lie held at ing his recent lllnesri, returned to their METHODISl CHURCH. well worth #75 per acre, but as owner lias It. T. FOIIM. Hardware. Mrs. Grllllth hae a very bad cold. other husiness. he wishes to sell Itefore script Ion. 1'rlntlng. Advertising Mn. Frank t'arr epent Friday In the schoolhouse Tuesday evening. respective homes Monday. Morning worship, at 10::U), Feb. 27. Kveryone living In the dls A large number from Mils place at- The Fahrne baby le much better. April 20 nnd will Hucrifice on this to |6 (irand Kaplde. Mrs. Cliarles Sears from tbe Upper "The Aiea Plan." Mm. A. L. Pant Im KOIuk to Muvke- trlct Is Invited to hear the address tended Furl English's miction Mon- 500 if sold by that time. Will Hell for by County Agent Smith of (irand day. Peninsula Is visiting her parents. Mr. Sunday school 11:45. !$2,(NH) down and balance on CUH.V termn icon to upend two weeke with her and Mrs. M. B. Kerekee. dauRhter, Mre. (inge. Haplds. The meeting will be called Steve Custer attended the County Junior lieague, 3. if you wish. Dr. II. N. Traek hae Just returned to order at H o'clock. school olllcers meeting at lonla Wed Mr. and Mrs. Bevlne spent Monday 120 (icres, I % miles from Harannc; st rict with Mr. and MM. Farhne. Senior liea^ue at G. This cun lie used for two families. It has from Port Huron, lllllMdale, Flint nesday. ly becch nnd maple soil, all level and wel Union service at 7:*M> at Con- fenced; 20 acres tine beech nnd maple tint always ranted at $11 |s>r month: hut an and Tecumeeh looking for a buelneeH Prompt service in job printing Harry Mead and family spent Sun- owner has moved away wanxious tosell day with Godfrey iieusser and family CiisliMtiw IWKS YN Nil gregational church. her, large hiproof barn, large sh«>ep house location. at The Lcdfler office. Fortunate line hricK poultry house, good hog housf and has listed same with UH at $1,150. A, I.. Pant & Son Hold a team of of near Lowell. That draggv, llstleee, oppMesed Services at Vergennes as usual. Here is a bargain. Library Voting Coupoi horeee to a party In Grand Hapldnlaat cash purchases of stock assures Halph, Allen, Clltls, Earl nnd Em> feeling generally resultM from con- tine tool house, good 7-rooni tenant Tuesday prayer meeting at house, fine 10-room house, good wells DM) acres, 2 miles from Lowell on good Cut out this Coupon and do* week • lowest possible prices for good mon Miller nnd Leon and Ira Erb stipation The Intestines aM clogged traveled road, telephone and U. F. h. at Leo Daller wae In (irand Itaplde on spent Sunday with Mutt «V Jeff. and the blood becomes poisoned. Be- Mrs. Hoag's, Thursday at church with windmill and funks at house nm pout itin the ballot bos at work. barn. Here is one of the ls>st farms in flouse. This is a irood clay loam soil buelneMN one day laet week. Miss Nellie Weaver was a Grand lieve this condition at once with Dr. at 7:30. and practically level, and good soil for Look's drug storo. Mra. lilva Sturgee, Dorleand June Haplds shopper last Wednesday. King's New Life tMlls; this gentle, W. H. M. S. Friday, 2:30 with Ionia county, and enn lie bought for GRATTAN CENTER $12,500 and on very easy terniH, and at any kind of crops; good buildiugs of all Colee epent Saturday In (irand Kap- Miss Mary Miller entertained her nou-grlplng laxative ts quickly effect- kinds, good N-room house, gtiod well, brother Ora, who Is enroute from Miss Ajrnes Anderson, leader, the present prices of farm produce this Good for 2S Votos Ide. Our school, having sold the largest ive. A dose at bedtime will make Mrs. Krb; devotionals, Mrs. Hull. cistern in house, good cellar, good double Mr. And Mre. Will Kldfldaie and number of Bed Cross seals In this Indiana to White Cloud, from Satur- you feel brighter In the morning. farm will pay for itself in a short time. 80 acres in Orleans township, Ionia corn house, 18 \ 2H; small hog house, For • favorite Lodge, School, dHiighter epent Sunday at Hiram townshlpt won the tlag given by the day until Tuesday. Get a bottle today at your druggist, Community meeting Friday, large tool house, good |H>ultry house, ConverHe'e. Grand Haplds Autl Tuberculosis so- 10:30, at Bailey (irange hall. county, H miles from Ionia and Uelding iBurch or tor any organiia* -'•V. adv This is No. 1 ls?ech und maple land, all good barn, .'14 X 00, with wing 14 x 34; tion. Mre. (ieorge Denton entertained ciety. EAST LOWELL Sfieakers, Rev. J. C. Floyd I). 1). fajr woven wire fences. .'10 acres wheat, elxteen at eupper Friday evening In Messrs. Chas. Purdy and (ieo. Mas- level, well fenced with woven wire, IIIK ('.Davisand wife of Ionia were Auction Sales. and Mr. Sharp from (irand Uap- 05 acres good seeding in tine condition honor of herhUHband'H birthday. All on were In Greenville Saturday. buildings of all kinds, large husement Voted for recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. ids. Mrs. Allen Bennett will give barn, good tool house, large hog house for crops this year, .'15 acres fine timber, enjoyed a pleanant evening. Leo Brownell returned to Lowell Cogswell. (ieo. I). Clark will have an auc- about 10 acres along small crcok, runs Mr. and Mm. Milton Wilcox were Monday after spending Friday and with cement lloors, good wood hous« Mrs. (ieo. Christie of Spring Lake tion »ale of hi^h ^rade Holstein a reading and Mrs. Carl James just back of barn ami first (dans pasture; Sunday gueetHof hereleter, MM. (ieo. Saturday at home. garage and tine lO-rooni house, good visited her parents, Mr. and Mr*. F cows and other stock March G, and Miss Annie Maynard will give wells with windmill andtniiks at. house but all level. Here is one of the best bar Denton. C. K. Jakeway attended the slate M. Godfrey, last week. musical selections. Tot-luck din- und barn, and plenty of fruit of all kinds gains in Kent county for the money. We are glad to report that Mrn. meeting of supervisors at Lansing 2 miles north of Alto. See ad- Price $00 |ier acre if sold liefore March Martha Uolde IH able to be up nnd Tuesday. Fred Conklin came back from De- vertisement with lull particulars ner. coffee provided. • Owner sold $2,150 worth of crops from troit Wednesday, leaving IIIM son this farm last year. Here is a model farm I it. $2,000 or more down and bala nee around nt the home of her eon George. II. L. Brooks Is attending the auto in this paper next week. Kev. I. T. Weldon, Minister. on very eauy terms. If you wish. Ulll»ert Verburg of Ada spent Fri- Claude better. He came home Sat- and well worth $125 per ucre, but is show In Orand Haplds. urday. HO ai res, 4 iiiilesfrom Ada and 14 miles day and Saturday wlthCornellueN'er- Wm. Donovan, Jr., Is moving onto (jeorge Howard will sell at pub- anxious to sell and is offering same foi Mrs. J.X. Hubbel was called to Bruce Mctiueen. Ualph Chase, from Graud Itapids; a good O-rooni burg. the Halph Bush farm. |100 fier acre if sold by April 20 of this Ionia Thursday to stay with the lic auction his farm personal Wayne Ford, Howard Aldrich, year. house, good basement barn, good horse Mr. and Mrs. Cornellun Verberg and Hay McArthur Is 111 with measles. barn, good poultry and hog house. This grandchildren while Mrs. Hoy llub- property on the premises one Walter Kropf, Arehart Bank and 80 acres, I miles from Ionia; good %• ii A P—tiood home near Willie Boxung Hpent Sunday with Mr. and Mr. Fdward Maloney of farm lays just medium between rolling bel attended t he funernl of her grand- mile nonliwest of Cascade vil- Herbert Brexina, entertained strong clay loam soil, justenough rolling Metbodlet church, inquire of K. A. Mrn. Verburg'H parentnln Lowell. Lowell speut Sunday with his broth- und level; part clay and sand loam, about Anderson. 20tf Mr. aud Mre. A I. Knee went Satur- er David. father, Phillip Post of (irand Haplds. lage ami '% mile north, on the with a beefsteak supper at the to drain good, hut not hilly; good wire June Coles wns !n (irand Kapids fences, 20 acres wheat, .'10 acres goof 5 acres timlier. Tlie owner of this farm day to Lowell to vlnlt their HOU .leene. Miss iNorma Flklns of Beldlng wns J s Saturday. James Lara way farm, on Thurs- Brezina restaurant last Friday seeding, tinehouseof 10rooins,two good is unable to work and is sacrificing on ' 7" J^I*'— ome good farm hones, Mr. Knee came home Sunday night, home over Sunday. day, March 1, at 1 p. in. W. J, price so as to sell this spring. Here is a h. V . Storey. MrH. Knee remaining tor a longer Mrs. HattleJenks and children with F. M. Godfrey was not as well evening, in honor of Carl and barns, good tool house und double corn Saturday and Sunday. Waiterson is auctioneer and C. Theo Bank, after which they en- house and hog house, 10 acres good tini chance to get a bargain tit $50 an acre VlHlt. their families spent Sunday with Mrs. on easy terms. SALK—New milch cow. F. H. A letter from Mrn. (!. A. Lee, who Edward Borden. Seymour ( oles sang at the funeral (J. Watterson clerk. See bills bcr, good well and windmill; tanks at joyed a social time. 80 ucres. 2 miles from town; good fair Oanlele, Phone 11!M. t.;{7 IH ependlng the wlnterln Florida with Funeral strvices were held nt the of Mrs. Susan Dunn in South Boston house and barn. Here is n good bargain last week. printed at Ledger ofiice, with house and barn, H acres of good timber, her nlHter MrH. .lumeH Waldon, HtateH Parnell church Monday for James Officer Haysmerfound l)ell My- Price $7,400 on easy terms. ® Mr. and Mrs. Homer Parrlsh of which this notice is given free. (i0ucres.4 miles from Ionia; good luiili; poor fences, clav and sand loam soil, FOR SALK—5 years old, that MIIM loHt all her garden from a Norton, Sr., who died at his home In ers drunk on the walk in front of mostly level am! a bargain at the price weight about 1«00. Percy Gregory. hard froHt, her l omatoen were Junt Oak Held Friday. lonla visited her parents, Mr. and ings of all kinds, good clay loam soil Mre. George Godfrey, over Sunday. the City hall Saturday night; level, good fences, small orchard. Here of $2,500, easy terms. ready to UHC. Mr. and Mrs. Lee are Our , (ieorge Long from LOWELL MARKET REPORT and thinking it a poor bed, con- 80 acres, without buildings, one mih toil SALK—-Good 7-room honie at Tampu Hpcndlng a few weeks nee- Graud Haplds, Is moving Into Fd- Dorothy DeNlse has returned from is a good farm and well worth |5,00() lavatory, city water, good furnace! (irand Hapldn, leaving her father Corrected Feb. 22,1917,! but owner will sacrifice on same and take from Lowell; part sand and clay loam tug the Hlghts. ward Walsh's house. ..•eat(red) 60-lb sidering the ''balmy" weather, second block north of Uaptlet much Improved. I M soil. .1 ust received a letter from the own- Mr. end Mrn. WllklnHon, with their Mr. and Mrs. John Corrlgan and Wheat (white) fa-lb I 71 gave him better lodgings. Mon •4,000 if sold before April 02,1017. If church. Further particulars see Corn, cwt. er who lives In the West, and is offering new llghtn and muelc. entertained children spent Saturday In Grand Mr. aud Mrs. Albert Hyder attend- . day morning Judge Andrews fig- it is a'small farm you wish, this is hard Chas. Gunn. ed the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Illler, Oats, hu to beat for the price. this for sale at a special low price for 00 Mr. and Mrn. Lewln Daller and Hon Haplds. Kyo. bu 1 35 ured that |5 and costs would be days on the following terms; $500.00 I^eo, Dell Bowen and wife, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Flklus .were In Lowell. Hiickwhcat. crate -' (« 150 acres in Ionia county, 0 miles from FOR SALE—Plymouth Rock bene Wednesday, our teacher, C. Harris, ('oru and Oat*, ton about right. down, cash; balance payable at $100 per Mrn. .1. B. SturgeH, Charlie Lampkln Beldlng visitors Thursday. 10 (X) Surunuc, Belding or Lowell; all goor year for 14 years at a 0 jier cent annual and roosters. W. C. Denlck, phone attended the funeral at Saranac Hay haled, ton 12 (JO 8 nnd wife aud Mr. and Mrn. Lee Lamp- The O. E S. social held at the home iMiudliiiffs. ton The Bank brothers were agree- graveled roads to either market; good J '- A7P of Henry Young, wbo was killed by 40 00 interest. This property is assessed nt kln Sunday evening:.U1HO Dorle Coles, the home of Wm. Jenks Friday was Corn nioal, ton 42 (X) school % mile, good live grange \% miles, $1,650. This offer should Is* seen to be dynamite. Hence no sehool. Hran, ton ably surprised at their home lOR SALE—Bronze and brown tur- teacher. well attended. Proceeds $12.50. 30 00 good church 1 mile, good 10-room house appreciated. Here is a chance to get a Mr. nnd Mrs. J. A. Gilbert visited Timothy Seed, hu .3 00 Tuesday evening, by about sev- key gobblers. W. A Hawse, R. R. Frank Hobertn, who han been work- Miss Vera Bean of Beldlng and KIs- Clover sued, hu . 10 tt) good 7-room tenant house, good well faarm of your own with a little money ing for A. L. Pant & Sou, will quit worth Jenks weremnrrled Thursday. their son, Halph and femlly In Flour, cwt 5 00 enty neighbors and friends. In and windmill, with tanks at house am arp Mutter lb and on very easy terms. 20 ucres of work and move near Bowne Outer George Howard, oue of our oldest Toledo last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. 32 l)ehalf of the company. Rev. I. barn, line hasemeiit barn, 20 foot posts KKKS. doz.... ••• 34 beaus put in on this pluce this year and ^"JALE-RoII top. oak office desk ou account of his wlfe'n poor health. residents, died Monday morning at Fletcher kept their house during their Lard. Ih large tool house und corn house, good absence. IH T. Weldon presented gifts; and well cared for would puy for this place. with ottlce chair. Phone 200. cii; Frank Matthews and family have Mecosta where he has been living Cork, live 11 00 new hog house, well fenced, 0 acres old 40 acres, fruit and poultry farm, one moved In E. Plnkney's tenant house with his daughter, Mrs. Jennie Moul- Pork dressed I4'i the eveninc: passed pleasantly apple orchard in good condition, 500 Fowl, live lb 14-1:. mile from Lowell; a fine location, good X EI< S and will work this season. His sis- r BOWNE CENTER Fowl, dressed.. . , with music, chat and refresh- young apple trees, 500 peach trees just * VI^ M . ' "KLPKRS,LABOR- ton. W m. Howard, a brother, died IH 7-rooni house with fine spring water hRSJ-Good wages, good board, ter Mildred Is working for Mrs. Pink- last Sunday and funeral services were Blue birds and robblns were ween Heef, live, cwt •'» iJ-7 00 ments. The company was star- coming in bearing. The soil is a strong pi|s?d to house aud barn, good large I|eef, dressed m-12 clay loam, practically level; 15 acres good good working condttloue. eteady ney. held Wednesday at the Ashley church. and heard last Wednesday In ^plte of Ciilves. live tled by the appearance at the barn, poultry house, corn house and hug 10 OO -U (K) timlier. If you are in the market for a work for at leaet a year. Take Frank Daniels, wife and mother Hev. Fills olllclatlng. Mrs. J nines the cold weather. Veal, dressed 12 00-13 0(1 door of a military appearing house and fruit house. Here is a money- your with you ready togo to aud Kobert Brock and wife were re- Howard, a sister-in-law. died nt her Lambs, dressed 1500-20 00 farm of this size it will pay you to come Arthur Clark was lu Grand Haplds Hlieep, live maker for anyone wanting a fruit farm; work -Eastern Mich. Power Co.. cent guests of the iatterV daughter home In Cannonsburg Friday. Wednesday. 4 00-5 00 gentleman, with an order for and look this over soon. Price $10,000 and it is a very beautiful place to live und Mutter Fat. lb 42 Wellston. Mich. ^ and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Claytoc Mesdames Guy Smith and J. S. SpriiiK Chickens ... 14-15 Carl and Theo Bank to report at |5,000 down, balance on easy terms. farui is in fine sha|w. Owner is obliged Cahoou, ot Potter'H Corners. Thomas attended the Larkln club at Potatoes per hn 2 10 the armory Wednesday after- 75 acres. miles north of Freeport; a to sell on account of age and poor health; John Chatterdon and family of Leans per bu 0 57 SALESMEN WANTED to eollcU Of. the home of Mrs. Joseph Anderson noon: but it proved to be U«?v. good strong beech aud maple soil am hence the low price of $9,000 will buy 4ers for lubricating oils, greaeee Lowell wern Sunday guestH of Mr. last Wednesday, level, a good 7-rooni house, large base this if sold before spring work begins. and paints. Salary or commleslon. and Mrs F. Plnkiie>. Albert Stumfer has sold his place "An abstract noun Is the iiame of Henry Bank disguised in one of ment barn and ull other outbuildings •'15 acres one mile from Lowell; 2 good Mr. nnd Mrs. Will Hldesdnle are something of which we can think, hut Address The Harvey Oil Company. to Fred Wlngeler. the boy's uniform. The Elder small orchard, good fences, small wood barns, good 7-room house, good cellar, Cleveland. O. ;i7p moving from near Smyrna to the Hoy McNaughtou and wife nud La which we cannot touch," said a teach- enjoys a joke; and this one con- lot. This is on main road, ^ mile to good well and cistern. Hem is a Hue location Blchard Cole farm this week. Vern Hunilngtoii and wife spent Sun- er to a pupil. "Give me an example." school, and as owner's health is poor, he over looking the city oi Lowell. Good U^iRSES WAN TED—Ranging from Mr. and Mrs. King Blckertand fam- tributed to the merriment of the day with John Thomas and wife. "A redhot poker, sir!"—tomlon Tit- entire company. wishes to sell, und $(l,OUO will buy this soil, mostly all level, 2 acres fine rasp- 1200 to 1000 pounds, 4 to 10 years ily and a Htsterof Mrs. B. from Mid- MISH Velum Godfrey returned home Bits. if sold by April 20. All other fnrms around berries and other small fruit. Here is a old; prefer farm chunks. Will pay land took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Wednesday of last week from Grand this are selling for $100 per acre, but good money-maker and a bargain, and reasonable price, bring to Saranac N. V. Warner Sunday. Ledge where she has been for the past How's This? this is a special bargain for quick sale. $2000 buys it sold by April <'10th. this week. Taylor's barn. Stanley James Boroughf started Monday four weeks. *120 acres. (» miles from Kvart, north- 115 acres one mile from Lowell, good night for IIIH home at llHtton, Wash We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward "y**- ;i7p Church wervices every night begin- for any case of Catarrh that cannot be east. This is unimproved, but is very 8 room house, good barn and poultry Nine ladles of Bund No. 1 met at easily cleared; some timlier. Would ma ke house, double corn ami hug house, 00 ning at eight o'clock, sun time. Come cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. (FOR RENT-IUrn for automobiles. Mrs. C Lampkln's last Thursdav aud and help a good cause. Boyiand Creamery Co. a tine ranch for stock raising; there is a acres plow land. Utl once wood lot and Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been taken Phone 2(Ki. c;i7 tied two qulltH. Mrs.Ophelia Bowen Velum Godfrey entertained com- by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty* good piece of cedar on one corner of place pasture. Price $7800; would consider a of Saranac, who Is visiting Mrs. Wal- pany from Grand Ledge Sunday. Buyers of Ave years, and has become known as the and it is well watered. Would consider smaller farm or good house and lot up WAN 1 LI) aOO.OOO feet of No. 1 com- ter Hlggens, was present. most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hall's Luclle Johnson visited her aunt, Catarrh Medicine acts thru (he Blood on some good income property on this. to $'l000in exchange. An old man owns mon und Iwtier elm cante M Inches Sorry to hear of John Campbell be- Mrn. Ozl Pardee from Friday until the Mucous surfaces, expelling the Pol- Price $14 |ier acre. this and is not able to work it and wants thick. Will accept this greeu from ing In such poor health. Sunday evening. Poultry, Butterfat, Eggs son from the Blood and healing the dis- A good 0-rooni cottage; large lot. city a smaller plac*. the log In carloads or smaller lots. A surprise was given Mr and Mrs. Hoy Mc.Naughton's sale was well eased portions. water, 2^ blocks froni high school; is II acres, miles from post ofiice at Michigan Bmt Rim & Basket Co.. Milo Brown Sunday, twelve being attended last Friday. After you have taken Hall's Catarrh Lowell, on Main street: a fine new 7-rooni Lowell. Mich. c SO Medicine for a short time you will see a now renting at $7.00 per month, cash in present; among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clark returned home and Veal. advance. Here is a good investment for house with furnace, good barn and poul- Mrs. Paquet of Qrand RapldH. great Improvement In your general CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG Saturday from her son George's health. Start taking Hall's Catarrh Medi- anyone. Price $000, if sold soon. try house, plenty of fruit for home use, a WANTEh—Butter customer. Mrs. Mrs. Hay Klckerc gave a valentine where she was staying while Mrn good clay loam soil well adapted to any " TKFI FOO&FL VKUMT Old Central Mich. Produce Co. cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send Good 12-room house; electric lights, G H. Doollttle Lowell, R.;; 37p party Feb. 14 for the children. George Clark visited her parents In for teitlmonlals. free. kind ol crops and aline plaee for poultry. SELINICK^PICTURES city water and good well, good garage, Mrs. Martha Golds wan pleased Caledonia. itand. Phone 300. F. J. CHENET a CO.. Toledo, Ohio. Can have electric lights iu all buildings,, AUCTIONEERING—Satlaf action with the dowern sent her by the I Sold by all Druggists. 76c. and only one block from Main street. if you wish, at very small expense. Here guaranteed. Leave orders at cu* Ladles* Aid. DISTRlCTNa FIVE is a fine home, well located and at the State bank. H. A. Walker, r^ow- will be shown at the present advance In value this place Our school is again In session after *'I. 42p OKF.X SAYLKS—In Had but loving should soon sell for ^ more than owner a week's vacation on nccount ol the is uskingfor it now and no one can make memory of my dear hunband, who cold weather. IX)GS WA NTED—Highest cash paid a mistake ou this at the present price of for good elm logs. Michigan Bent entered Into hln eternal home one IDLEHOUR WlUle Davis was home from Lan- year ago: Feb. l(i, 1U1(>. $2400. Poor health in reason for this Rim & Basket Manufacturing Co.. sing last week on account of feeling sacrifice price. Don't let this go by tf Lowell. Mich. tf We often sit and think of you. quite Indisposed. you want a bargain. In our sad and lonely home; Thursday, Mar. 1 Hobert Ford was In Grand Haplds 14 acres,% mile from postofliceut Low- WOOD TO CUT—Any one wanting For memory Is the only friend last Sunday. ell, a good seven-room house and That grief can call Its own. to cut wood on shares see Geo. ftl; This is Clara Kimball Young's Frank Graham and Hobert Ford good bam. good hog and poultry house,, Parker. More and mure each day wemlssyou; own production, recently released attended the auction sale of Earl En- good clay loam soil and practically level, Friends may think the wound Is and run in Grand Hapids at bi^ glish In Boston Monday. plenty of fruit of all kinds. This is on healed. prices. See it at the Idle Hour All the sick seem to be Improving. main traveled road; a fine place to !> < «> But they little know the sorrow with plenty of shade around house; a Osteopithic PhysiclM Lien within our hearts concealed. Thursday afternoon for 10c and SOUTH VERGENNES good well, cellar and cistern. An old From your loving wife and chil- 15c. Evening prices, 10c and man owns this and is not able to work dren. MM. John Whitfield spent the lat- d&ficC 20c. Book on sale at Look's. any more, so ie offering this at the low Coming to Lowell ter part ot the week with her sister* THE UNIVERSAL CAR price of $2200 on easy terms. It will MM. E. H. Jackson, In Grand Haplds- pay you to come auo look at this if you Dr. L. 1). Bennedlct, graduate of