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VOL. XXIV LOWELL, MICHIGAN. DEC. 7, IQI6 No. 26 7/ew jCowell Jfomes LIM HIES! Who Can Join Our Great 30th Year Anniversary Will Remain With Lowell P. Weekly Report of Lowell Mer- M. as Cashier. fit chants' Gift Enterprlte. Souvenir Day Superintendent Hayes of the Christmas Savings Club? Pern Marquette System was here Folio wing it J. W. Bmnthaver't Tuesday adjusting matters affect- report of December 4 on the Li- Look's Drug Store ing the local interetta of that braiy Contest vote: corporation. LoweU Htfrh Bchool 551,778 Saturday, December 9. Sfou Can Join-'Jjhe Children Can foin*~ Mooes Lodge 601,440 M. B. Conklin it to remain at Vsrgsaais Qraage 28,680 cashier andexprett manager and Alto High SchooT 25.466 In appreciation of the splendid patronage you have giv- Cverjf T/fember of the family CanC. Pjoin*. Neff, agen - t at Breekenridge, Sweet Hchool ...90.600 en uis during our 30 years business in liOwell we are going to will be local manager. I. O. O. P. Lodae 12.510 School Dtoirtet No. 8 8.420 present our customers next Saturday with a C^vrehes and jCedges Can join.Mr . Roeewarne hat gone to m CoDCftKatlonal Cbeicb 3.280 Breekenridge and Mr. Naff is ex- Mone take Olttrlet 1,325 STATE SOUVENIR SPOON. pected to arrive here in a few m dayt. Hall—Raymond Every customer making a purchase of SOc or Thit arrangement involving Married, in Belding Tuesday over, 1 spoon free. IF YOU ARE SAVING-SAVE MORE. the retention of Mr. Conklin and noon, at the Methodist iiaraon- the keeping of hit home here, will IP YOU ARE NOT-START NOW. age, William W. Hull to Mist Every customer paying their account in fuU9 JOIN OUR CHRISTMAS CLUBS. be pleating to the butinett men Anna Raymond, both of lx)well. 1 spoon free. and people of Lowell, many of They will make their home in whom signed a petition in hit be Lowell this winter. These spoons are made and guaranteed by the Oneida Com- 2c Class pays you $25.50 half, and to F.T. King, who geo- inunity. Oneida. N. V.. and are stamped 5c Class pays yon $63.75 eroutly made a trip to Detroit RKSIDENCK OF MR. AND MRS. R. 1). BKKGIN. and Saginaw on the tame mittion. One/cta Community A hX It costs nothini to join. It moons a happy Christmas. Mr. Rotewarne returned yetter- WS USfJli CULL If for any reason you aro compollod to stop paylnff, you day from Breekenridge and doet and their guarantee goes with each spood. It is onlv through not expect to take the |iosition will rocoivt tho money you have paid in, two wooks bo- H. W. Booth, Pioneer and Civil our connection with the 80(10 Rexall Stores of the U. 8. and there. Canada that we aw able to make this day the greatest foro Christmas. War Veteran. Souvenir day in the history of merchandising in l/)well. Receipt of SuhtcripUont It Board of Trade Meeting Last Don't forget the date—Saturday, Deo. 9th. Time it Slipping Away—You Should JOIN NOW Herewith Acknowledged. Evening a Success. Continuing its custom of ac- The monthly supper of the knowledging receipt of current liOwell Board of Trade laat even- subtcriptiont new and renewals, ing was well attended and the D. G. LOOK, program was one ot unusual in- • AC ( O/iK.'' V SAf f in addition to those last printed. Phone 42. v The Ledger appreciatingly re- terest. /•a. ' :~\ i ports the following: Superintendent Mitchell acted ^(TTY STATE BANK Lydia Wingeier, J. S. Duffy, as chairman. After the report Olof Johnton. John H. Wright, of several committees including one by Secretary Anderson on LOWE-LL, MICH Mrt. Wayne Pardee, Mrs. O. Key. noldt, K. W. English, H. V. Getty, the progress of water works ne- J. M. Gilbert, Jamet Green, John gotiations between the Council We Pay You 4 percent to Save. A. Ellis, Mrt. 0.0. Adams, Mrs. and Light ^ Powercompany and Musically Deaf! F. W. Braitted, Mrt. Forest Dur- one by Dr. Lee on marking vil- kee, C. H. Cuddeback,G. C. Conk- lage streets, two able addresses lin, L. H.Chessman,M.N. Henrv. were given. Some people are4
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Monroe.—Phillip Patsle, forty, em- Bay Farmer le Killed. ployed ot the France stone quarry, was Bay City.—Leroy Llsk, fifty-live Harley killed Instantly when a car loaded Compiled and Condensed for Readers of years old, a Bangor township farmer, with stone ran over him. Warnings, wns almost Instantly killed when he It Is said, were shouted to him, but o Lowell and Environs o was thrown from bis buggy when his Maynard he did not hear. He Is survived by horse ran away. He leaves u widow a widow and three children. /B and five children. PLUMBING Hillndnle.—An automobile driven by Wilbur Duryeu run Into William J. Mlas Boyce a Bride. And ill work in connection Boyd, proprietor of the Boyd hotel. Muskegon.—Word has been received' With City Water System. Mrs. Phoebe Schick and Mrs. May HIGH COST OFH MICHIGAN NEWS BRIEFS SOMETHING OUGHT TO HAPPEN 1 TEUTONIC ARMY here of the marriage of Miss Cora Whitehead while they were standing In Boyce, daughter of George Boyce, cap* Phono 182 the street. Boyd's knee was injured, 'tullst, nnd Gains H. Neal of Grand Mrs. Whitehead was bruised and Mrs. Tha annual conference of the Y. M. Rnpids, the ceremony hnvlng been per- C. A. older boys was held at Lansing LOSES ON OANUBE Schick compialns of pain in h^r chest. HAS SEVERAL WAYS formed by a former Muskegon pastor, Ionia.—Hurry E. Clark, twenty-seven with nearly 2,000 boys from all parts ilev. Robert N. McNemer, now of the 0« MoDsnnellt M. D> of the state in attendance, years old, son of Mrs. Snmh Clark, TRUST CONTROL OF FOODSTUFFS RUSSIANS AND RUMANIANS CAP- Scribner Avenue Baptist church, Grund WynUlM entf tarfM died as the result of accidentally swal- Haplds. —KILLING OF CROPS BY The body of Wlllism Van Noord- TURED 25 GUNS AND MANY ftPflM M NMOMOf IUCh LtWILL, lowing carbolic acid he was using for a wich, Kalamazoo papermaker, who DROUGHT—LABOR SCARCITY. PRISONERS. gargle. He went upstairs and without committed suicide in Chicago, was Acid Gargle Fatal. M. 0. OrMna, M. D. turning on the light, got the bottle. A brought to Kalamazoo for burial. Ionia.—Harry E. Clark. twenly-seven< moment later he ran to the door and venrs old, son of Mrs. Sarah Clark, PlUtlttow ant turftMi called his mother. Before she could PACKERS EXTEND BUSINESS One man was burned to death and BERLIN ADMITS THE REVERSE :lled as the result of accidentally swal- two others were seriously injured in •mot« nmonoi mju lowiu. reach him he was chohing and gasping lowing carbolic add he was using for n an explosion which damaged the plant and in his struggles swallowed the gargle. He went upstairs and without of the National Oxygen company, 179 S. P. Hick* uold. Jamee W. Helme lesuas the Most Faikenhayn'e Forces Have Reached turning on the light, got the bottle. A Mt. Clemens.—A circuit court jury Exhaustive Analysie On the Oakland avenue, DetrolL Gaesci, 30 Mllee From BueharceVa moment later he ran to the door and MltoiUnt, Rtal IiHH uai Insuranoa convicted Hoy Porter of Detroit, Food Situation. Mrs. Earl Penn, 71 years old, one of Outer Fortifications. called his mother. Before she could charged with manslaughter. Of a party the most noted Indian women of Mich- reach him he was choking and gasping IftgMM niook. LawslU Wlcfe of four In the car with Porter, .lohn igan Is dead at Cheney, north of Stan- and In his struggles swallowed the Naloskowski of Chicago and Itayinoiul Lansing—Growth of trust control of dish. It Is said she was a descendant London—Mackensen's army, strik- acid. LOST AND FOUND Kchuhol/. of Detroit were fatally In- 'oodstuffs, killing of crops by drought, of Pocahontas of Pilgrim fame. ing at Bucharest from the Danube, lured when the car struck a telephone scarcity of farm labor, a poor system has been defeated by the Russians U. of M. Coata Grew. AdvtrtiM Found Artielft. The careless handling of gasoline pule on the Lake Shore road August ot liistrlbution of products and the an* and Rumanians southwest of the Hu- Ann Arbor.—The rnlyersit;- of Mleh- ' Tht Michigan Law Sayt In BfTtet and kerosene was responsible for II 10. Porter's story as to the speed of I'-ecessnry demands of consumers on manian capital, according to did- Igan will need over $ri0.000 more next deaths in Michigan and 10 were ser- A penon who fiiuto lost propprty the car was in direct contllct with other retailers, these are tho chief causc.4 patches from Petrograd and Buchar- year than It Is spending hi 1010 unless iously burned or injured according to -i tinder circumstancea which give him witnesses, who testified that the car of the high cost of living, according est. Successes on the Transylvania there Is a decided slump In prices. Al- a report issued by State Fire Marshall I V;.Mm •••'•- t'i' ' knowledge or mcuns of inquiring m was going about fifty miles an hour. to the most exhaustive analysis of • v •. -• front are also claimed. The Germans most everything used In opt-ratlng the Winshlp. to the true owner, and who approprl Kscnnaba.—Barbers would starve to tho food situation that has yet been in their retreat lost many prisoners imlverslty has advanced In price from atei such property to his own use or death If they depended upon the shuv- Issued by State Dairy and Food Com- While crossing the street in front of (CupyrlRhU and 26 gun::, according to the ofllclal l-*» to 100 per cent In the last year. Last to the use of nnoiher pemon who IH lug of the crew of the freighter Ulslng missioner James W. Helme. her home Helen, six-year-old daughter reports from Humanlan and Russian year It cost more than .^j.imhi.ooo to not entitled thereto, without having Sun, which unloaded a cargo of salt Mr. Helme declares that within 10 of Frank Hoswadowski, 1383 Dubois war o dices. run the university, exclusive of the flrst made every reaionuble effort to here. The Ulslng Sun belongs to tho years the Chicago packers will abso- street, Detroit, was struck by an auto- CARRANZISTAS RETAKE CITY Berlin, In an official statement, stat- $1.00.vr:i0 spoilt In erecting the new And the owner and restore the prop- House of David, Benton Harbor. The lutely control the food situation In mobile, receiving Injuries from which C0PPERF1GURESF0R ing that the Uumanians have made "a science building. erty to him, Is guiity of larceny—Suc- captain wears a beard of beautiful yel- America and that because of short she died. Villa Reoorted On Way to Western successful advance on the- Argechn tion 6730—40 of tha Compiled Laws of low, while the engineer Is bedecked crops and high feed there will be a The Lansings Chamber of Com- Chihuahua With Loot Taken river, on tho front before Bucharest." Hunter Kllla Brother. Michigan. with a heavy crop of black whiskers. milk famine in Detroit before next merce complained to the interstate 1910 EXCEED 1015 From City. Bucharest Believed Saved. Munlslng.—Ell Markl died In a Mar- Kvery member of the crew wears a March. A milk famine was narrowly quette hospital from wounds received The most effective way of restoring commerce commission that Lansing London sees in the victory the sal- long, flowing beard. One of the rules averted last summer, the commission* when he was shot by his brother. Dave found property to the owner Is was being discriminated against by Juarez, Mexico—General Francisco vation of Bucharest, and in the first of the House of David Is that no man er says. THE TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR Markl. while hunting near their home- through The LoweU Ledger. several railroad companies in favor Murguia, the Carranza commander Joy of succcss where only disaster was shall cut off his whiskers. "The present high cost of living Is THE PRESENT YEAR ESTIMATED In Deerton, Alger county. The men of Chicago. who has been moving slowly north- expected, affects to discern the crush- Ann Arbor.—The will of the late the result of several causes, and con- had been hunting all day nnd were re- AT 265,000,000 POUNDS. ward from Torreon, has entered Chi- ing of Teutonic hopes on the Danube Charles K. Perrlne, a former resident sequently any remedy will be several George Owens, an official of the turning to their home when a rifle huahua City, has after having defeated and the saving of Rumania from the f»f Ann Arbor who moved to Detroit In Its nature," said Mr. Helme. Jackron M. E. church, who disappear- which Dave was unloadlm; accident- before bis death, was declared illegal ed last August, it is alleged, with $140 the Villa column 30 miles south of that fate of Serbia. 1II.J.P.DIIAPER,V.S. Packere Are Developing. ally discharged, the bullet piercing his The turning of the battle Is credited l»y Judge K. D. Klnne here. Twenty- belonging to a chuch society, will be COAL SHORTAGE WORRIES place. Generals Murguia and Trevlno brother's lungs. Treats til •«lx heirs have agreed to a settlement "One of the principal causes for the returned to Jackson, to face a grand are both in Chihuahua City. to tho Russians, who, after ail, it advance In meats Is the fact that we General Carlos Ozuna entered Chi- seems, arrived at the southern de- of the estate, which Is estimated at be* larceny charge. Autoiat Convicted aa Slayer. have been developing In the Chicago None of the Mlnea Have a Sufficient huahua City from the north, according fenses of King Ferdinand's capital in Diseases tween $7r>,(N)0 and $100,000. The will Grand Trunk firemen at Battle Mt. Clemens.—A circuit court Jury packers a trust which Is gradually ex- Amount of Coal On Hand to to a telegram received by General time to turn back the powerful thrust was found Illegal because It created n Creek are cleaning out their own fire convicted Hoy Porter of Detroit, of Horses tending Its control over all foodstuffs. Francisco Gonzales, brigade comman- of the Central nations which had trust for a period longer than three boxes, thanks to a walkout of both Run A
do Justice when there is no reason to presently, will immediately aasume, TWO VERY FINE DESSERTS doubt either. has Indeed already assumed, a magni- The other suggestions—the Increase tude unprecedented In our experience. Blouse Remains High in Favor Souffle Omelet Can Be Recommended In the Interstate commerce commis- We have not the necessary Instrumen- «• m BEA] as Something That Will Be Ap- sion's membership and in its facilities talities for its prosecution; It is girdled In below the waist with silken preciated—Cream Pudding. for performing Its manifold duties, the doomed to be doubtful whether they No Change In Styles Has Any Ef- 3 aivd SKrub could be crcated upon an adequate cord knotted at the ends. provision for full public Investigation SoufHe Omelet.—Three tablespoonfuls scale under our present laws. We fect on the Demand for Hut the woman who chooses such 'are and CuMvatioiv and assessment of Industrial disputes, of flour, three tablespoonfuls of pow- should clear away all legal obstacles a frock, while she will have the sat- and the grant to the executive of the These Garments. dered sugar, live yolks and three whites and create a basis of undoubted law isfaction of knowing that It Is In the power to control and operate the rail* of eggs, one-quarter of a pint of cream, President's Address to Both for It which will give freedom without first fashion, must keep well In mind ways when necessary in time of war one and one-half tablespoonfuls of but- permitting unregulated license. The that Its opportunities are limited. It Houses Is Quite Short. or other like public necessity—I now ter, grated lemon rind. Work tlie sugar very earnestly renew. thing must be done now, because the TOO SERVICEABLE TO 6IVE UP will'not serve for the theater, the res* opportunity is here and may escape us taurant or an afternoon reception or and butter to a cream, add the yolks The necessity for such legislation Is of eggs, one at a time, and beat up vig- If we hesitate or delay. card party. It is also heavy and manifest and pressing. Those who have orously until quite light and creamy. RAIL TROUBLES COME FIRST intrusted us with the responsibility Porto Rico's Needs. Thota Made In America Fully Equal to warm under a topcoat, and only gives Add the cream and about one teaspoon- and duty of serving and safeguarding Tho argument for tlie proposed Any Bent Over by Parisian Design- Its full meed of value in those sea- fu of lemon rind. Beat the whites of mssm them In such matters would find it amendments of the organic law of For* tra—Variety of Materlala for sons and In those climates that permit the egg to a stiff froth, and mix with Further Legislation on That Line le hard, I believe, to excuse a failure to to lUco Is brief and conclusive. The Frocks .Is a Feature It to be worn in the open with nothing tlie flour carofuily Into the above. Put Strongly Recommended—Bill Giv- act upon those grave matters or any present laws governing the island and additional but a set of furs. By the of the Beaton. into a well-buttered flat, round cake ing Foreign Commerce Promo* unnecessary postponement of action regulating tho rights and privileges of early spring, it may he In high favor. tin and bake 40 minutes In a moderate its people ore not Just. We have ere* Batln Leading Other Fabrlca. mm. tere Free Hand Necessary. upon them. New York.—The people who make oven. Turn out on a hot dish, dredge Not only' does tho interstate com- ated expectations of extended privi- On the other hand, satin in a thick ond sell blouses are complaining today well with powdered sugar, pour around merce commission now find It practi- lege which we have nut satistled. weave seems to offer Itself ns a fab* Washington, Dec. 5.—President WII* and the demand for these garments Is some hot custard sauce and serve hot. cally Impossible, with its present mem- There is uneasiness among the people rlc for the majority of activities that son today delivered Ills message to falling off because the one-piece gown Cream Pudding—Work up three bership and organization, to perform of the island and even a suspicious till up the life of the American wom- hoth houses of congress In Joint ses- has been found so satisfying, and the yolks of eggs with three tablespoonfuls Its groat functions promptly and thor- doubt with regard to our Intentions an. It can be stretched far enough to sion. The address was as follows: top-coat so comfortable. So they are. of sour cream, add one rounded table- oughly, but It Is not unlikely that it concerning them which the adoption of take the place of a coat suit if one Uentlemen of the Congress: the pending measure would happily re- The coat suit was only intended as a spoonful of sugar, one-half cupful of may presently be found advisable to must be economical. In fulliillnj.' at this time the duty laid move. We do not doubt what we wish strictly street garment, but it has been salt and one cup of bread crumps (soft add to Its duties still others equally The dressmakers are using it for upon me l»y the Constitution of com- adopted as a costume that serves all nnd white), or cake crumbs. Beat up heavy and exacting. It must first be to do in any essential particular. We morning frocks worn by schoolgirls, inunlcatlng to you from time to time ought to do it at once. purposes, until one retires for the the three whites of tho eggs to a stiff perfected as an administrative Instru- for afternoon occasions that range information of the state of tho Union There are other matters already ad- night, and from the way that hundreds froth and mix with tho above. Fill ment. from weddings to restaurant dancing, and recommending to your considera- vanced to the stage of conference be- of women wear it, one feels they are buttered pudding tin or bowl, cover The country cannot and should not for Informal evening frocks that serve tion such legislative measures as may tween the two houses of which It Is deprived of actual happiness by liuv- with a buttered paper and steam or consent to remain any longer exposed not only the woman who has few op- he Judged necessary t.nd expedient I not necessary that I should speak. ing to discard it when the light is boil for 45 minutes. Unmold and serve to profound Industrial disturbances for portunities and less desire for the shall continue the practice, which I Some practicable basis of agreement turned off. with wine sauce or hot custard or lack of' additional moans of arbitra- gorgeous gowns that the smart set hopo has heea acceptable to you, of concerning them will no doubt be found A falling off In blouses is always vauiliu sauce. tion tnd conciliation which the con- wears, but also for the fashionable leaving to tho reports of the several and action taken upon them. threatened as each season advances; gress can easily and promptly supply. woman who wishes, for a time, to heads of the exeeutive departments tho Inasmuch as this is, gentlemen, prob- and each season sees them selling like And all will agree that there must bo avoid the brilliancy of splendid eve- USEFUL OVER KITCHEN SINK elaboration of the detailed needs of ably the last occasion 1 shall have to peanuts at a circus. Whatever one no doubt as to the power of the execu- * v, . \ ^ tho puhiic servleo and confine myself address the Sixty-fourth congress, I wears, one Is brought up on the trudl* ning attire. tive to make Immediate and uninter- Inexpensive Medicine Cabinet Will Bo to those matters of more general puh- hope that you will permit me to say tion that a certain number of blouses Along with velvet. It forms the rupted use of the railroads for the con- Found of Value in a Number iic policy with which it seems neces- with what genuine plensure and satis- are necessary to happiness; they fit foundation for the most Oriental and centration of tho military forces of the of Ways. sary and feasible to deal at the pres- faction I have co-operated with you in in where other garments fail to satis* medieval ball gown, but in its simpler nation wherever they aro needed and ent s"v.-ion of the congress. the many measures of constructive pol- fy. The men who make them, and forms it is in dull colors and merely whenever they are needed. uet an inexpensive medicine cabl I ref.lizo the limitations of time tin- icy with which you have enriched the nothing else. In New York, say trimmed with chnin stitchery nnd a bit This Is a program of regulation, pro- net and hang it over the sink. In it der which you will necessarily act at legislative annals of the country. Il they cannot take another order for six of metallic thrend. Gray has taken venlion and administrative otlicioncy keep scouring powders, silver polish, this srs i«,!i and shall make my sug- has been a privilege to labor In such months, and that for six years they which argues Its own case in tho more ammonia, brushes and the things nec- gestions nv; fi-w as possible: but there company. 1 take the liberty of con- have not had a breathing spell even statement of It. With regard to one EVENING WRAP. essary for dish-washing and cleaning were s'line things left undone at the gratulating you upon tho completion of between the seasons. of its items, tho increase in the otli- but which are unsightly, livery wom- last sr»-ii'ii which there will now be a record of rare .sorvlccablencss and cioncy of tho Interstate commerce com- Smart women who used to order an likes to glance into a handy mirror lime id eMiii|i|ote and which il seems distinction. mission, tlie house of represent sit Ives their blouses from Paris, because of also before she answers unexpected necessary in the interest of tho puiilic has already acted; its action needs the exquisite needlework, have found Ilk rings of the bell, so the cabinet serves to do at once. Bound to Make Good. A Beauty Spot in the Home Grounds Made Particularly Attractive by the enly the concurrence of tho senate. this method made almost Impossible two purposes. In tin- HIM place, it seems to mo itn- Tho well-dressed stranger stepped Little Stream That Flows Through Them. For Control and Operation. A special economic device Is to apply peratively neeossary that the earliest into tlie drug store and, passing by I would hesitate to recommend, and a piece of rubber hose one and one- It Is two or throe Inches deep over possible coiiHderallon and action tho boy who usually attended to casual TAILORED SUIT IN BEIGE. PLANS FOR BEAUTY I dare say the congress would hesitate half inches long to both hot and cold the root. When the growth commences should lie accorded tho remaining customers, approached the proprietor, to act upon tho suggestion should I water faucets in the kitchen sink. This and the leaves appear, water may be measures of the program of settle- who was arranging some goods In the When planning for next yonr's gar- make it, that any man In any occupa- prevents a chance bump against the added from time to time until the tub ment and regulation which I had occa- show case. den decide on u rockery for the back tion should be obliged by law to con- metal faucet breaking or chipping is full. sion to recommend to you at tho close "Mr. C , I presume?" he re- yard. There are many bulbs that are tinue In an employment which ho de- dishes. It will save many a piece of Never change the water, simply re- of your last session in view of tho pub- marked, pleasantly, and the druggist excellent for rockeries. Sdllas, which sired to leave. To pass a law which >>ss china from the unsightly and expen- place that which evaporates. lic dangers disclosed by tho unaccom- turned and bowed gravely. "I have are of a beautiful deep blue, do well forbade or prevented the Individual sive nicks which so often occur and modated dillicuities which then existed, heard my friend, Mr. Quorn, speak of In the shade; spring snowflake, with workman to leave his work before re- are so disliked by good housekeepers. nnd which still unhappily continue to you often," said the brisk man. "He white flowers tipped with green, and THE WAY TO RAISE DAHLIAS ceiving tho approval of society In do- urtiif —Woman's Home Companion. exist, between tho railroads of the told me If ever I needed anything in snowdrops are excellent for rocker* ing so would be to adopt a new prin- JMi nonntry and their locomotive engineers, this line to come to you. He spoke of IPtt erlos. By HENRI BEAUTIEN, ciple into our Jurisprudonce which I Make Repairs Now. A good dahlia must bloom from July conductors, and trainmen. you as a man on whom one could rely Muscarla or grape hyacinth, cro- take It for granted wo are not prepared until frost, and if it does not, discard with perfect confidence, who had only This Is the time of year when the cuses of various colors, will thrive Railway Troubles First. to Introduce. I'ut the proposal that it. I saw some beautiful flowers on tho best of evrything and with whom SvS.S housewife should take a survey of and take care of themselves once es- T then recommended: the operation of the railways of tho some plants In July and August, very It was always a pleasure to deal." UlL the many small repairs about the tablished In the rockeries or in bor- I'irsi. immediato provision for the country shall not he stopped or inter- iiSte "Mr. Quorn Is very kind," answered bouse which should be attended to ders In tho garden, where they will not « double, fine striped. By tho middle of enlarg'-mrnt and administrative reor- rupted by tho concerted action of or- October the flowers wore half the size; the other, beaming with gratilicatlon. before winter "sets In." It might be be disturbed. ganization of the interstate enmmerco ganized bodies of men until a public &.V.V well to have a repair day when the what wore striped before, at that time "Ho Is one of by best customers. What su The beauty which is near at hand cummN-ifii aloriK tho lines emi»odiod investigation shall have boon Instituted were of one color, and nearly single. can I do for you this morning?" handy man takes his time and tools Is often neglected for the prize that In the liiii recently p;issod by the house which shall make the whole i|Uostlon We had Keyne's White for several "Well—or—this morning, as It hap- and finishes those numerous odd Jobs. Is denied us—we refer to the beauty fif repn^cn'ativos and now awaiting at issue plain for tlie judgment of the years; it grew four feet tall; last pens," said the stranger, with just a Perhaps one or two window panes and desirability of tho Colastrus, or action Ity the senate; In order that Pho op'tiion of the nation is not to propose year It grow eight and ton feet. A little briskness, "this morning I should are out, a cupboard door sticks, or a bitter-sweet vine. This native climb- commission may bo enabled to deal any such principle. It is based upon This wrap by Martial et Armand is plant like that is no more good. like, if you will allow mo, to consult hick Is out of order. The back steps er found in our woods and along with tie- many groat and various duties the very different piineiple that thecon- of rose velvet embroidered in silver, » Dahlias can be grown from seeds; your directory." that are worn out (and have been fences. Is one of the most satisfactory now devolving upon it with a prompt- ceried action of powerful bodies of men and trimmed with skunk. they grow stronger than from cuttings "Certainly," was tho calm reply. "We for some time) and are propped up vinos that can be grown about the ness and thoroutrbness whieb are. witij shall not be permitted to stop the in- and roots, only It is hard to find good also have a good selection of one ami with a rock or pile of bricks might be house. Its present constitntion and means of dustrial processes of the nation, at any repaired to lessen the danger of acci- The Colastrus Is as hardy as gran- seeds, now we are In the cheap-seed two-cent stamps as well as railway hold of tho public as a color that action, practically impossible. rate before tho nation shall have had dents. Little things "out of order" business; hut the man who has a good time tables, if you need anything of serves the several hours and the in- ite, a quick grower, twining securely Seeontj. tho osiahlisliment of an an opportunity to acquaint itself with are a source of unnecessary worry to about its support, and It Is not liable article does not soil 25-cent packages that kind." troduction of much cut steel and tar- elidil-b-iijr tiny as the letfal basis alike tho merits of the case as hotwoeii em- the busy housewife and when repair- to disease. for 10 cents. nished silver thread gives the oppor- <»f work an Y,I What does war cost? Just Can it be he hopes to ride into Monday where she has accepted a poeltlon for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Gt>o. Thompson spent visited at Mr. and Mrs. George Ver- Cttuens Phono one item—Prance will have the presidency on the prohi- last Thursday In Grand Rapids. iwer on Tliankeglvlng day. Frank Daniels and wlte and mother Mrs. EII/% Foster of Ada wa» a /53-3r jCowell, Tffi'ch, three thousand tot?ns to re bition wave? spent Monday evening at tho Wilkin- E. J. McNaughton and Mre. Warren eon home. week end guest of her daughter, Mrs. Lillle of Mtddlevllle and Mrs. Earl build after the great war is ^ -• — i • Ralph Auble. Speaker of < irleut spent Friday with over. Kvekv man, woman and Shu's liilaut tuts hia. Geo. Kralgfraud wife spent Thanks- Mr. and M*s. Eugene Engle and child in this country was forced giving with their nephew. John Cox family. Sloan's Liniment Is llret thought ot and family of Sontheaat Cascade. What in the world becomes to contribute to the $100,000.- mothers for bump*, bruises and Bean threshing seems to be the of all the needles and pins that 000 fortune left by the Stand- sprains that are continually happen- order of the dayln this vicinity. Viru Nile CIIMrai PrcWil are made by forty-nine facto- ard Oil magnate, John D. ing to children. 11 quickly penetrates Master Phifltp Watterson cele- If your child cries out in sleep. Is and eoothes without rubbing. Cleaner brated his seyeuth birthday anni- nervous, puny and listless, he may ries in this country alone? Archbold. and more effective than mussy plas- versary on Thanksgiving day this ba a victim of worms. Begin treat- ters or ointments. For rhsnmatlc year. ment at once with Klckapoo Worm A'» t*ul time at a Grand achee, neuralgia pain an J that grip- Mr. and Mrs. Peter Galb spent Killer This candy laxatlvs In tablet Rapius wedding when Ten Dam oy eoreneee after colde, Sloan's Lin- Thanksgiving in Grand Rapids at form kills the worm and removes It iment gives prompt relief. Have a the boms of their chlldrsn, Mr. and tinlokly and easily. Don't permit P. F. RONAN married Jenkins. Much better bottle handy for bruleee. strains, Mrs. Raymond Rubreckt, who enter- your child'e development to be re- with the Elmdale Heavenly- sprains and all external pain. For I talned with a dinner for their par- tarded by the continued draining of Funeral Director Lott nuptails. But what's in the thousands whose work calls them eats, brothers, sisters and their faro- nts vitality by worms. G it Klckapoo outdoors, the pains and aches fol- llles. Worm Killer at your druggist, 2Sc. and Embalmer ... a name? lowing exposure are relieved by Joe Qulst of Grand Rapids, who Sloan'e Liniment. At all druggists, has traveled through thiscommnnity 71*1 Division ave. S. . th* car KEENE CENTER. 25c. aflv for the past twenty-two years as aa ALTON. GRAND RAPIDS, MPJU. all peddler, died at his home laet Mr. and Mrs. Joe Knhn of Detroit, WEST BOWNE Wednesday. He hae always, through Mr. and Mrs. R. U. Davis spent Clt/ Phone Bell M. ms BLUEBIRD aai Mr. and Mrs. N. BUUnger of his honesty, held the respect of his Thanksgiving with Mrs. Lem Davis PHOTO-PLAYS Saraaae were Friday callers on thslr Miss Mary Cronlnger of Vpsllantl many patrons. and family. Calls answered promptly The new Ford prices have brought the pleasures and PR.n-.SCNT sistsr, Mrs. Daller. Mr. and Mre. and Miss Lydia Cronlnger of Benton The annual meeting of the Alton day or night. Right prices profit of motoring within the reach of added thou- Knhn returned la October from Harbor spent over Thanksgiving CnsHnHm Cnms M Skit. Christian church for the election of and no extra charge for sands, while the new feature: large radiator and en- Ravena Beach. Texas, where they with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. offlcere and other buslneee that may distance. have bssa living for some time: and Harry Cronlnger. A dull and pimply skin Is due to a come before them, will be held at the closed fan, hood with streamline effect, crown fenders DEC. 13 crope wsrs a failure in Texas Glenn Getty and family of Lowell sluggish bowel movement. Correct church next Saturday afternoon Dec. Auto Ambulance Service. both front and rear; entire black finish and nickel ayear aoSthsy.wsre glad to set will work Mrs. Nellie White's farm this condition and clear your com- U, at 2 o'clock. Carrie Porter, clerk. trimmings, place the Ford In appearance right In the back to old Mkhtcao. the coming year. * fiexlQn with Dr. King's New Life The Ladles Atd meets with Mrs. front ranks (if smart looking cars. It is a mighty The Bii|ler Mrs. Dostoa and daughter ot Rock- Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Watson of PUls. This mUd laxatlvs taken at Clf de Francisco Wednesday, Dec. 1:1, fork ars heie visiting hsr brother, Alto spent Sunday with J. E. Llnd bedtime will aasnre you a full, free, handsome car with all the bnlIMn merits, which keep of Algiers Ed. Parser and family. and family. non-grlplna movement In the morn- Bound to Win club meets at Burr more thrtn l.HOO.OOO Ford cars In active dally service, Ed. Trask and family spent Thaaks- Miss Ruth White ot Kalama/oo ing. Drive out the dull, listless feel. Davis' Wednesday evening, Dec (I. accentuated In the car today. The same unequalled A thrilling, pa- givlng with Mr. aad Mrs. Frank spent over Thanksgiving at home. Ing resulting from overloaded intes- Hoemer Andrsws Is 111. Ford qualities for work or pleasure. Better buy your triotic screen Chass In Smyrna. Walter Rills has a new phone In- tines and sluggish liver. G *t a bottle Mr. and Mrs. 11. 1). W At Here Are Some Gifts "He" Would Appreciate Again Christmas and the holidays are at hand and, as always, our store is headquarters for appropriate and lasting gifts at prices which really repre- sent money-saving. Each year it is demonstrated more and more that clothing is the most useful the most lasting and the most appreciated of any Christmas gifts. It is certainly to your advantage to make your selections now while our stock contains such a wide and complete range of suitable presents. The next three weeks will be busy ones with this store. Accept our advice and make your choice now for delivery later. Dress nnd Drivinp: Gloves Spcciul Boxes of Handkerchiefs are Trunks, Suit Cases, Bags House Coatb a The approaching holi Xmas Hosiery always appreciated Just the thing day teaion and the Here are some for a cold win- If you don't know what else to Our furnishing department weather both call for get for father, brother or friend items which in ter evening and fashionable drett and you'll always guess right if you offers a big variety in both recent years you OURht to see driving gloves. Au- have become buy them Hoftiery. Fine Lisle plain and initial handker- the style and tomobiles, you know, very popular as patterns. Plain Silk hose in Xmas boxes or light chiefs. They're always an oovts are used the year and heavy weight wool. 25c Xmas gifts and bodies with fan- round and a warm pair and up. acceptable gift. nothing you cy collars, cuffs of gloves or mittens could give and pockets. makes a wonderfully would be of fine gift for any man. more lasting Keep your Our stock of both dress benefit. men a t home A MIAMI r and driving gloves was How About these winter never more complete. Trunks $5.00 to $15.00 evenings by We can suit you as to Suit Cases $1.25 and up buying one for Handy, comfortable, almost a nec- Yourself? Bags $5.00 to $22.50 style, color or leather. Get his size from an essity. Extra handsome patterns; them. old glove, then come here and we will show each garment cut good and full and Wouldn't you like a new Suit you just what you want. ^ beautifully trimmed. Your men or Overcoat for Christmas? Warm Underwear Mufflers Priced from §1.00 to $5.00 would like one. Don't let anyone see Experience shows wearing apparel A big range of you around in anything these very popu- Shirks but a bright snappy new is about the most substantial gift of Sweaters. h lar necessities, From cotton work shirts to the suit Christmas day. Show all, and included should be warm What more practi- 'A people that prosperity for necessities finest grade of silk. A shirt is durable underwear. cal than a fine warm TL a good practical gift for any man. has struck you along with they are with so many other people. this year's over- sweater? We can And you will find the kind We are showing Carter's and Sta- i show you all colors, he likes and wants in our stock. 'WII? Wouldn't you like to coat styles. Many ley's in all weights and styles. You all styles and all Flannels, too, in all styles. buy a stylish suit or over- plain colors, grades. Fine wors- coat for some one else know the brand. We can show you black and white iHf 50c to $5.00 Ib.'i a iv. l« ted ones, cracking this Christmas? Pick the kind you will want for him. stripes. Silk, out the price you wish to pay and we will whether it be union or two-piece. knit and fancy big warm shakers. Classy Christinas see he is suited. xcec ing, famoug Bradley Neckwear weave. ('OIUI . rp, '•n.omi! 'ivajo. Ihev are If you admire handsome pat- $1 to $5 per suit I'LV. 11' Suits $8.00 to $25.00 50c to $3 orilt-r i i'ht for work or terns and distinctive designs in play. Neckwear you'll surely find our showing unexcelled. Individual Overcoats $6.00 to $25.00 i k\ in &Q Do Your Christmas Shopping Early. Night R Paja Health and (xiWtOL LfciXitH 11 11 Ueorge Roebuck and wife of Keene Miss Kathleen Kinney of Kinney to be consid- SEELEY CORNERS entertained for Thanksgiving four- station, has been visiting at the home of her uncle John Downes and Reg r About :J0attended the party Sftven teen relatives, the annual family BlakeHlee's^ wer^ IiIh mother Mrs. other relatives hero. Counc you believe in Alex Mlakealee, Miss Irem? Kellogg by Mri. Cole Wednenday evening In gathering In the Mr. and Mra. M. J. McCarthy were uon and .Mr. Schwab, Mrs. Ulakeslee re- honor of her eleter who will «oon re- Mrs. .lohn Rlttersdorf of Uttsco Meet In Grand Rapids Saturda}. gifts, why not field mained for a longer vlalt turn to her home In WanlilDictou. township spent over Thanksgiving Wlneg. George Gahan and family and Miss Little Edwin llayden Is having OueitH of O.StepbenM Tbaukefclvlpg at the home of her brother, Charlie Trus FOR SA LECH EAP—Good home near Kittle Malone motored to Lowell i more than IiIh share of troubles, the vere Mr. WUeey and family of Me- ./.ahm. Mange, outing Flar ^Methodist church. Imjulre of E. A. I Frank Jones has taken the eon* Saturday. broken arm IH getting along nicely Anderson. -Otf Cord# and Daisy Winters of Ada. The funeral of Patrick McGann, an 1 Trustee CHEVROLET Ira Weatbrook and family spent] I tract to build a new barn for Burr but he is «iulte III from other eanses Ada township farmer, was held at Minute Robes or at present. Thankitclvlng In Mlddlevllle. Davis of Moseley and began the work Nov. 20 n FOR SALE—Pure Buff Rockcockrels. Parnell church Tuesday morning at Mrs. John Wlngeler IH recovering Mr. Oiborn Is working In < orlnth. last week. Street < H. VauDerwall, phone 115 4. 2i»p H o'clock, Itev. Fr. Troy otliclatlng. ut meeting of from her reeeut II ne^e, (ilenn Reynolds of Deirolfc Is visit- Wm. Booth, wife and daughter re- ending No Mrs. R. McGeeand Mlee F.sele Mur- roved. Mr. and Mrs. I red Slamma were FOR SALE—Bay gelding, weight turned Saturday from a week s visit ordered pl^ ing his mother. phy were In Grand Rapid* Saturday /{« for the week 120U, Bound and In good condition. A Young People's meeting was held at Ann Arbor. Justice , Grand Rapids vlMlturs Saturday. afternoon. Dee 2 read and Lowell Granite Works, If Hunday evening, W. Hurras taking Hamilton Whedon and daughter, towing ar While cutting stalke with aeuttlng Mrs. VanVel/en and family, were Miss Margaret Myler went to hur le. box last Saturday evening, Aaron charge. Koliert Uush. who Is spend- home near Reeds Lake for Thanks- vember; reoorted the fol- FOR SALE—Good oeasoned body NEW PRICE $490 Johnson's glove caught In the knlven ing a few days with hlsslster, led the dinner guests Thanksgiving day at Walter giving. .DMhonth of No- and the ends of two lingers of hi* oak wood, also hay: delivered on COMPLETELY EQUPPED singing and also favored us with a Mrs. Frank Sherrard's. limit, tine Mrs. Wm.Malone and children took right hand were eut off. Dr. Bond nhort notice. George M. Parker, •olo. ICdna Hesebe was appointed oran Wl tli»» .,?.'i*»o. ha^ elec- Sunday dluner with Anna and Kate exceeding epeed dressed the hand and It seems to be phone 1S1. This is famniis iiMnlfl •• Foiii'-Niin't.v" iliat m»M at It as leader for the next meeting. All Frank U SOUTH LOWELL. Byrne. .•osts. healing nicely. tric lisilits jiml stjiilt-r. aiul at tin' ptii-o is tin.- In'stmotor \aiu«'('\>roffered. cordially Invited to attend these ser- (ieorge Montague of Bellalre and days. nnk, lined cost*, FOR SALE—Good size cow, s years Mrs. Charleri M alone was In Lowell Mrs. Fred Velter haw ho nearly re- (.Id, gives milk now, fresh In April. IMMEDIATE DELIVERIES V* let* 8 Mr. Carver of Lansing were callers of Friday. Clarence link, Mentenced M At the Thanksgiving service held covered from her lllneHH that Mrn. F. II. Mlsner. -Up Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bartlett Tues- K. Gavin Is contemplating build- lined an Long expects to go to her home near Thursday evening a large crowd John Mil: day evening. ing a barn soon. carele*H driving, Elmdale Wednesday. FOR SALE—Thoroughbred Barred listened to a short program fol- costs. The pupils neither absent nor tardy . i Mr. nnd Mrs. John Wlngeler and Thomas Morris lowed by a Une address by our pastor Joeeph Rock cockerels. George D. Clarke, from the Sweet school for the month SOUTH VERGENNES :ain prices in ink, lined N.» and aou 0j Moeeley and Mr. aud Mrs. Lowell, R. R. 2 2Hy PHONE e Rev. DeGraff of Grand Rapids. ot November were Hester and Wilbur .'>u days. Mr. Richards Is so much Improved Roye Ford and family were guests praiik ,t Mrs. Andrew Oersch of Ohio were gueste of John Yelter, Ernest and Freddie Ster/lck, drunk, sentenced Wlngeler and family last week Wed- WHITE W V A NI m >TT E—('< ickerels that he isexpected home this week. of John Andrews Thanksgiving. |lne(i ** Anna and Mary Hesche, Helen and ml Mrs. F. .1.11 for sale by Floyd Yelter, Alto. 20p Ira Westbrook Is building a new Mr and Mrs. Ernest Althaus are .j.aterllu nesday. Several other relatives also Neva Ford, (ieorge Wleland, Stanley igiviujr at Lyoik and disorderly, were there. hog house. the proud parents of a baby girl, (ine<| Stauffer and Bernlce Rlttenger. LOGS WANTED—Highest cosh paid Earl Vosburg Is in Ann Arbor hav- born on Thankaglvlngday. The repi 1' I' ishev of De! (Jiaorderly, Mr. Maloney of Lowell has rented Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Fred Slamma's farm and will move for good elm loge. Michigan Bent Ing hia eyes treated. Mrs. WUI KUgus were Mr. and Mrs. Phil Dlckaon waa harvesting Iteans rtered place with Iriemls In last Saturday. The bull as soon as Mr. Browner aud family Rim iV- Baskft Manufacturing Co., Fred Kllgus, Mr. and Mrs, Chris. Ollu I'errin oi' helved and or- finish moving to Carlton. Lowell, Mich. tf Gehrer, 0. Frledlland family. Mrs Ruth and Marie Wlttenbach epent Masker wa Friday In Grand Rapids. Trustee Le Miss Dorothy and Raleigh Tran- One Weak Spot Gramer and daughter of Detroit and lie week eml wl'^i* of Andrew WANTED—Place to work for her Mra. C. M. Hlmebaugb and Kleth, .M ge. V seau of Clarksville vlelted from Mr« and Mrs.Emll Frledll. aU_ „ motion by board, by high school etudent. Marjory and Harold Hlmebaugh onmotlo Thursday to Sunday with their E. P. Sweet has been 111. Onmotlo;, . i t rled by Trustee Addresn Student, (:are ledger. 2(ip Many Lowell People Have A apent Friday evening at Carl Roth'a. ported by 'ijlenme Josepii ^ ^ grandmother Mrs. ('has. Winks. Furs and Pelts wanted Miss Ruth l^ayer of Flint spent the Mr. and Mrs. Skeldlng attended a Ing bills we ay with rolMtiV^^. Weekes, Hnp- Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Yelter ate Weak Part and Too Often week end with her parents. Thanksgiving dinner with Wilbur BREEDERS—You can get Holsteln Chas. Rlttenger and family were In wedding In Grand Rapids Tuesday. I cKay the foliow- bull calves, Durnc Jersey pigs or It's The Back. Miss Evelyn Kraft spent the Burras and family. Grand Rapids Saturday afternoon. F. J. McMa r Strong and ( J(,: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Willette enter- Brown leghorn cockerels, breeding Highest Market Prices Also Paid Thanksgiving vacation with her and prices right, of Arthur Clarke, Many people have a weak spot. The young People's Sunday schoo Clyde Foren Snndnv witmVKF{ tained with a Thanksgiving dinner class will hold a box social Friday parents In Grand Raplda. Melvln Kim oiinuav \mc Alto, Michigan. 27p Too often It's a bad back. Mr. and Mra. Sam SVeldlog enter- w.rio Thursday. Those present were Mr. evening Dei*. 15, at the home of Allen ls For Junk, Ail Kinds Twinges follow every sudden twist. tained their son Fred and family, Mabel Charl - an oo and Mrs. Homer Birch of Ada, Mr. Behler. Everyone cordially Invited. F. E. Wlllla Ida Hi'lie Kilt 20.00 and Mrs. Merrill and family and ROOMS FOR RENT—In good con- Dull aching keeps up. day and night. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schneider and and Lillian Skeldlng and Anna Slatter dition convenient for housekeeping. of Qrand Rapids Thanksgiving day r 15.00 Chas. Buttrlck and family of Cascade, Sell to the highest payer by the honeit scale. Follow- Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schneider enter- aPapids sj)ent l Third house north of city hall.— Backache Is often from weak kid E. C. Llnderman. State Director of w.oo Miss Florence Buttrlck and friend of tained for Thanksgiving the following Thna. ff.iprft hl'l' parentpaieHtSs 111 Mrs A J. Brower. c20 ing prices paid: neys. •J0.00 Sturgls and Grant Warner and fam- guests; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shllton club work, and Agriculturist H. G. Old Iron 30c percwtH Smith were In attendance at a com Mr. Noithwjlarie Kuth of (i 20.00 ily of Lowell. Mr. and Mrs. Birch In snch case a kidney medicine Is and daughter Ethel, Claude Cole and mlttee meeting held at Allan Ben 12 00 remained for a longer stay and Mre. FOI ND—Between Eber (.'ompton's Rags $1.25 per cwt. needed. family of Cascade. Mrs. E. H.Thomp- A T U, nrto.-E lioll- i , of. , D.er nett's last Tuesday evening. Ar- A. T. Know no Birch was taken suddenly 111 Mouday, and Electric Light plant, bunch of Doan*! Kidney fills are for weak son ot Harrah, Wash., and Fannie ;ae of Heloit, Paper 25c per cwt. rangements were made for the Ver T. C. Smith 47.04 Mis. Merrill Is expected today to keys. Owner can recover same at Magazines and books SOc per cwt. kidneys. and Gerald Belrl. Grand Rapl iviiift-with th? *1.27 help care for hsr mother. ledger ollice by paying for this «idv Frank Rlttenger and family (.has. ennes Grange fair to Ite held at the Rubbers 5c per lb. For backache and urinary Ills. all December 20, In the afternoon Pittsburg I Mr. and Mr 55.32 Lowell people recommend the rem- Rlttenger and family and Alvln Norrls E Glass Co., ' Co., 20 (JO LOST—One English bull terrier, all If you have no way to deliver it, call me and 1 will and family spent Thanksgiving with and evening. WEST LOWELL. edy. Clara Abel spent Sunday afternoon Westlnghou white with exception of black spot come after it. Also buy Hides, Furs and Pelts and pay Chas. Murphy and family. Mrs. Harry Anderson gave a birth- Mrs. Julia Ulldrath, Washington In Lowell. She was the guest o^ Mfg. Co, •Impter, U, R 5" 21 70 on one eye. Ears and tall not Mrs. Arthur Schneider spent Mon- day party In honor of her father highest market prices. Rose Kropf. Western El .hold a fair ate and trimmed. Return to E. (J. Cogswell St, Lowell, says: "1 got Doan's day with Mrs. Martin Schneider of Charles Carey. There were about or call 2y;j Cltz. phone. Reward. Miss Olma Hlmebaugh of Grand c. J. Litschelajj Friday aftel !».'»58 Kidney Pills from Wlnegar's drug Lowell. Rapids spent Sunday with Mrs. C. M thirty present. The evening was Miss Ruby Willette spent Friday Dee. S. A eb •;.o7 store when I was suffering from back 47.(12 spent with music and games, refresh- LOST—11 alio we'en night, dark green New and Used Furniture and Houtehood Hlmebaugh. 0| porch chair. Please return to H. In Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Skeldlng and daugh- 11 bo served, r" ments were served and all enjoyed a ache that had troubled me for a long Strong. ter Gertrude visited at Pat McCor- E. C. Walke nd until all ar f 505.00 good time. Goods bought and sold time. 1 found them to be a fine kid ,:N, BOWNE M. E. CIRCUIT mlck'a Sunday,, Fire Depart Mrs A. Rolf, Mrs. BIbsb and Charles ilate.—adv ' MR. FARMER—Here Is your oppor- ney medicine. They rid me of the The Rev. L. E. Lennox, D. D, of Mr. andMrf>. Jim Wright and Al- J. T. Muelle I 30 00 Carey are 111. tunity to have electric lights In aches and pains, regulated the action Benton Harbor, will preach at lan Bennett and family spent Thanks- Geo. P. Tayl i^ivin^ quests i 25.00 Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dawson aud your house now. No matter where Bowne Center Methodist church next giving In lonlu. Harvey H fs were Milton 10.IK) family, Mr. and Mrs. Melvln Court of my kidneys and did me good In you live or how far away from the SAM RICE. Sunday. Dec. 10, at 10:30 a. m., sun Mr. an 1 Mrs. Ed. Bennett and Mr. Haysmer & 20.25 and children and Mr. and Mrs. Clar- every way. My kidneys have since tg, Mrs. lilla wires ot the public lighting com- time. Dr. Lennox will preach at and Mre. Allan Bennett and children H. L Shuter 15.00 ence Mcl ityre npent Thanksgiving azoo, Mr. and pany: we offer vou a new and com- American Store, one door east Lowell State Bank. been normal and my health has been West Lowell at 1:30 p. m. spent Sunday In Grand Rapids. CltK. Teleph 10.00 with Mr. and Mrs. Cnarlcs Dawson pact small electric light plant, com- Rev. R. C. Parshall, the pastor, L. & P. Fum :en, Mr. and M 20.00 at Saranac. better" plete In every detail, and ready to will preach at West Bowne at 11 a. D. & P. Fond Mrs. Millie Fe .85 Mr. and Mrs, Seward Rolf and chil- Price aOc at all dealers. Don't light up your house the minute you in., the Sunday school seslon being R. E. Sprlngt Arman, all c 15.15 dren and Mr. and Mrs. Ernent Rolf simply ask for a kidney remedy—get receive It, for a surprisingly low at 10 a. m. II. J. Backoff 8 50 and son ot Grand Rapids, and Mr. Doan's Kidney Pllli—the same that :12.00 and Mrs. Carl Story of South Boston price. Joh. Zelllnger, Mlddlevllle, Mrs. Hlldrath had. Foster Mllburn PARNELL. spent Thanksgiving with their Mich. c27— 1 HOMES j mother Mrs. Rolf. Co., Props., Buffalo, X. Y. adv John F. Rothjom away whdi Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy en- City HAIJ| - j.' \\^(\ Mr. and Mrs. Charlen Mclntyreand tertained at their home Thanksgiving Many people have paid f ol railk children spent Thanksgiving with Osteopathic Physician T FALLASBURG night In honor of John Downes, Jr. Walter Glbso ml Mrs. W. 1). * Mr. and Mrs. William Mullen, Sr. for their homes through 1 L. & P. Fund nvii ,,Yx 1000 VOTES Mrs. Emma Beckwith and son The evening was Spent In dancing rs .1. (i. Le»'lei ". Frank entertained Sunday, her two and progressive euchre. Refresh- The LOWELL BUILDING f i' of Itetroil , S * jij '?' FARMERS ATTENTION. This le given in the Library Contest for daughters, Mrs. Fred Rogers and ments were served aud a good time On motion the time to sell your farm, let me Coming to Lowell was enjoyed by all. & LOAN ASSOCIATION f neye r of Willi J!!. Mrs. Geo. Parker and their families ported by 'I rs. Geo. .lone* $27 (11 know your price and land con- each dollar paid of Lowell and her groat grand- Mr. and Mra. Wm. llannab and on email muntlily payments, just % adjourned. ditions. J would like full descrip- Dr. L. I). Itennedlct, graduate ol daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. family of Grand Rapids were guests about what rent would bo. This >. L. n. Lyoua; tion In llrst letter. I have the fol- Des Moines Still College of Ostepathy, , ,,ncl1 dates of Flint. Will Rexford and of Mrs. John Malone Sunday. Association offers you the same r, and Mrs. -" lowing list to trade: 1 modern Des Moines, Iowa, of live years* ex- Miss Rose Balbouch of Grand Rap- opportunity. perience In active practice, will visit family of Urand Rapids were callers. HICKOl jr. and Mrs.^, niter, clerk. double house, 2 nice laborlngman'e A. Q. Steketee and wife and their Ids spent Thanksgiving vacation Regular Board meeting* the Urd homes, 2 good modern homes In Lowell every Thursday. Treatmente THE LEDGER Floyd Parbrest Duikee, v~- „ eon Geo. A., wife and son Donald of with Miss Margaret Drlscoll. Monday In eaeh month. east end of city, one line modern will be given at yonr own home. Orand Rapids were Sunday visitors Miss Margaret Cuddlhy spent a few Talk It over with James Brannv Morris LvoftRNKRS house In Houth end. Ills price le |t .*>0 per treatment. days last week In Grand Rapids, ft n ce for subscriptions old or new. Votes at J.E. Towers, M. C. GREENK, Pres., or Mf ?nd \ii Charon of family and TRADE TRADE TRADE TRADE ( all or write Dr. Benedict at lonla Miss Qulllan, our teacher, spent Mr. and Mrs. Kelley and daughter J. B. TE1TER, Be'.'. In all parts of city. Write me at for appointment or notify P. ('. Free- iinday with V and 1Mr,ns also given for job printing and Thanksgiving and until Monday at Catherine accompanied her home t Sunday wuu"- " S'liankBirlvtW once: R. Van Dellen, Bell phone, man. hsr home In vergennes. on Sunday. LThankaglvldnuin Amery & volter^spSft 10211; Cltz. 0050; Cor. Wealthy St. advertising. tort, Mrs. Na ts In Lowell. and Diamond ave., Grand itaplde, Eventually you will tako The IMiss Mina at Walter Mich. Ledger. Why not now? tyd Mrs. E. ()c |iVfr. and Mrt fearanac. I ft *HR LDWELII LEDGER Use/ffi Christmas Gitff Here Are Some Gifts "He" Would Appreciate Again Christmas and the holidays are at hand and, as always, our store is headquarters for appropriate and lasting gifts at prices which really repre- sent money-saving. Each year it is demonstrated more and more that clothing is the most useful the most lasting and the most appreciated of any Christmas gifts. It is certainly to your advantage to make your selections now while our stock contains such a wide and complete range of suitable presents. The next three weeks will be busy ones with this store. Accept our advice and make your choice now for delivery later. Dress nnd Driving Gloves B Special Boxes of Handkerchiefs are Trunks, Suit Cases, Bags House Coats Xmas Hosiery The approaching holi- A always appreciated Just the thing day season and the If you don't know what else to Here are some for a cold win- weather both call for T Our furnishing department get for father, brother or friend items which in ter evening and fashionable dress and H you'll always guess right if you offers a big variety in both recent yeart you ought to see driving gloves. Au- have become buy them Hosiery. Fine Lisle plain and initial handker- the style and tomobiles, you know, very popular at patterns. Plain R Silk hose in Xmas boxes or li^ht chiefs. They're always an ClOVM are used the year and heavy weight wool. 25c Xmat giftt and bodies with fan- round and a warm pair 0 and up. acceptable gift. nothing you cy collars, cuffs of gloves or mittens B could give and pockets. makes a wonderfully would be of fine gift for any man. E more lasting Keep your Our stock of both drett S benefit. men a t home and drifing glovet wat How About these winter never itiore complete. Trunks $5.00 to $15.00 evenings by We can suit you at to Suit Catet $1.25 and up buying one for Handy, comfortable, almost a* nec- Yourself? Bagt $5.00 to $22.50 style, color or leather. Get his size from an essity. Extra handsome patterns; them. old glove, then come here and we will show each garment cut good and full and Wouldn't you like a new Suit you just what you want. ^ beautifully trimmed. Your men or Overcoat for Christmas? Warm Underwear Mufflers Priced from 81.00 to §5.00 would like one. Don't let anyone see Experience shows wearing apparel A big range of you around in anything these very popu- Shirks but a bright snappy new is about the most substantial gift of Sweaters. lar necessities, From cotton work shirts to the suit Christmas day. Show all, and included should be warm What more practi- people that prosperity for necessities finest grade of silk. A shirt is durable underwear. cal than a fine warm a good practical gift for any man. has struck you along with they are with so many other people. this year's over- sweater? We can And you will find the kind We are showing Carter's and Sta- show you all colors, he likes and wants in our stock. Wouldn^ you like to coat styles. Many ley's in all weights and ttyles. You all styles and all Flannels, too, in all styles. buy a stylish suit or over- plain colors, coat for some one else know the brand. We can show you black and white fHl grades. Fine wors- 50c to $5.00 Ho 1 1% ted ones, cracking this Christmas? Pick the kind you will want for him, stripes. Silk, out the price you wish to pay and we will b i g warm shakers. whether it be union or two-piece. knit and fancy Classy Christmas see he is suited. JC ceding ~Se famous Bradley weave. flic ' Willi Neckwear nf Lowell '«vajo. They ar e $1 to $5 per suit Dei I. ]• If you admire handsome pat- i a.'ht for work or terns and distinctive detigns in Suits $8.00 to $25.00 50c to $3 A play. Neckwear you'll surely find our U showing unexcelled. .JnHiyj[dval Overcoats $6.00 to $25.00 $1 to $9 boxes if you wish. 5 "• Do Your Christmas Shopping Early. I _ Would you like to make ?- 4.u« «ino« to buv your Christinas gifts boy smile like thit boy is? can do it with a six mo ju will find a subscription to the School Notes ' . , . , at economical l,(; THE LEDGER, LOWELL. MlCIH i American Boy Magas The first issue the HiKh school - cents Save the date ami paper willlw published Friday. The •'"T'- At least buy a t'eket. .•"-.•ia. We will give him a card following were chosen for the edi- ! \'"tu.nawr onit l (.uidanc^-I'cihap5 lll!lt s ,1 f torial staff: Managint; editor, Clai- 1 '"r" ' Welcomed Our President's I Tiu for that length of time wil wa v tlK ,u,,llc riend, each will ice Kaufman; business manaKcr. Her- - - ' ' ' Iteturn From Shadow Lawn • lii S berl Brezin"* :-1- cash trade in our boyt' di school, Washincton. 1>. Wl' November 25, 1PH» u select here. Look ment. Better look it up Mr. !•". M. .lobnson, llCf w] Lowell. Mich. ,r. . will enjoy it. l»eav Editor: complete. In conclusion V. one year's subscription will be civ "o doubt, true. f" wh.il I have al- the seluftion ready said abou to the student who hands in the ' f th. o ..... ovivcuon of the occupation how excitinc thi name foi•uaen* the t jnwh " o bands in the".'^" " "'dividual has teen left election was here in our national cap- "unoiiai cap- • M r,r.1»IvC The bookkeepr the publication: . entire'y to chance. The result is that ital. 1 wish to take this opportunity I >okkeepin(j class has started wt' 1,a"• "lnl^'ts "•/•very trade and ,s 10 01 a of describinc the "Wilson Parade"! ^ double entrntry bbookkeepingo . .j profession.^ The • misfl'"Ifit .s Jneve) r' .a which was held here Wl. Dothull came Thm-" ! wbip^ • on Thursdaj ( The football came Thursday re- ^ dei.y that this '•venmc of the Iilth. fr ll,, suited in the score of 19 to 0 in favor haphazard choice of an occupation is At about 7:00 I* J •J? J tiMlcs as lomr .. i ^ P- "1. people from ! i.lISlte Lai ley of the "All Stars." The Hijrh school i»emcient. This practice cannot make 'onjr as any other. Washincton and vicinitv began to team played a good came, consider-!^"' wend their way down 1,1 t,le asl Black Silk Stove Polish Pennsylvania inc who they were workinc acainst. { ' there are listed A\vemie , await ing to see tho parade. •MfH. Auun iSntev n , y f, ur hun,,r ,,, « few dn.VH iHHt wtf Two new pupils, Marvel and Audie; ™ l ' ; "ecupalions Il s ,u ru xv iu 1 1 1 to " " At S;00 p. m., the parade stalled. •• rank .Unitlev HU Wright, have entered the eichth and i 'h a " ' "P *" 'uture men and 1 and lasted fully one hour. It started with Ora Alnslev seventh grades respectively. i women. Surely there is a place on kiTV".. 1 Ollrro<»lynnrpnrlo{ Hfovru I la'f off on winter hats at Mrs. Trade ^1. list lor r,l "Peace Monument" and disbanded 1 111 The monthly report cards were c'v- everybody. Hut soine- Ir'«> Ak Here Are Some Gifts "He" Would Appreciate Again Christmas and the holidays are at hand and, as always, our store is headquarters for appropriate and lasting gifts at prices which really repre- sent money-saving. Each year it is demonstrated more and more that clothing is the most useful the most lasting and the most appreciated of any Christmas gifts. It is certainly to your advantage to make your selections now while our stock contains such a wide and complete range of suitable presents. The next three weeks will be busy ones with this store. Accept our advice and make your choice now for delivery later. Dress and Driving Gloves Spccial Boxes of Handkerchiefs are Trunks, Suit Cases, Bags House Coats The approaching holi* Xmas Hosiery always appreciated Just the thing day teaion and the Here are some for a cold win- If you don't know what else to Our furnishing department items which in weather both call for get for father, brother or friend ter evening and fashionable dreis and offers a big variety in both recent years youousht to see you*ll always guess right if you have become driving gloves. Au- buy them Hosiery. Fine Lisle plain ar * t^itial handker- the style and tomobilei, you know, very popular as patterns. Plain mi Silk hose in Xmas boxes or light chiefs. They're always an ciovts are used the year Xmas gifts and bodies with fan- and heavy weight wool. 25c nothing you round and a warm pair and up. acceptable gift. cy collars, cuffs of gloves or mitteni could give and pockets. makes a wonderfully would be of fine gift for any man. more lasting Keep your Our stock of both dress benefit. men a t home and driving gloves was these winter How About Trunkt $5.00 to $15.00 evenings by never more complete. Suit Cases $1.25 and up We can suit you as to buying one for Handy, comfortable, almost a nec- Yourself? Bags $5.00 to $22.50 them. style, color or leather. Get his size from an essity. Extra handsome patterns; old glove, then come here and we will show each garment cut good and full and Wouldn't you like a new Suit you just what you want. - beautifully trimmed. Your men or Overcoat for Christmas? Warm Underwear Mufflers Priced from $1.00 to $5.00 would like one. Don't let anyone see (I Experience shows wearing apparel A big range of w you around in anything these very popu- 'U but a bright snappy new is about the most substantial gift of Sweaters. Shirks lar necessities, suit Christmas day. Show From cotton work shirts to the all9 and included should be warm What more practi- people that prosperity for necessities finest grade of silk. A shirt is durable underwear. they are with cal than a fine warm a good practical gift for any man. has struck you along with so many other people. this year's over- sweater? We can And you will find the kind We are showing Carter's and Sta- f coat styles. Many show you all colors, he likes and wants in our stock. Wouldn t you like to ley's in all weights and styles. You all styles and all Flannels, too, in all styles. buy a stylish suit or over- plain colors, coat for some one else know the brand. We can show you black and white grades. Fine wors- 50c to $5.00 ku-i .a i« this Christmas? Pick the kind you will want for him. stripes. Silk, ted ones, cracking out the price you wish to pay and we will big warm shakers* Classy Christmas whether it be union or two-piece. knit and fancy see he is suited. weave. Keepings. famoug Bradley Neckwear ilit? ( uiiii • npi_ * f»fi.owpii wajo. They are If you admire handsome pat- $1 to $5 per suit 1,1 Suits $8.00 to $25.00 SOc to $3 i oftier ' a'ht for work or terns and distinctive designs in play. Neckwear you'll surely find our A Overcoats $6.00 to $25.00 showing unexcelled. Individual Do Your Christmas Shopping Early. $1 to $9 boxes if you wish. SOc to $1. Would you like to make your Night Robes anil Fur Here is the place to buy your Christinas gifts Caps boy smile like this boy is? You Pajamas in Clothing aud Furnishings, and you will find a can do it with a six months' You can subscription to the Health and comfort are always put large selection of merchandise at economical Amerloan Boy Magazine. to be considered, and if ^ it down as prices. Ii a safe se- We will give him a card good you believe in practical lection that a smart fur cap Father, Son, Brother, Uncle or Friend, each will for that length of time with $5 gifts, why not a pair of will please any man. We have 5 cash trade in our boys' depart- two styles. The Driver and The he delighted with anything you selccthere. Look outing Flannel Night Detroit. Some in genuine seal. ment. Better look it up. He over the stock today while it is complete. will enjoy it. Robes or Pajamas. $3 to S8.50. Lalley & Shuter, Lowell, Mich. Bargain prices in winter mil- I'errin McQueen was home from Dr. (iesler of Saranar was in| The (irand; fRapid r s Heral. d.. . 8! A beautiful assortment of holi- I la'f off on winter hats at Mrs. Trade $1.00 at Clark's grocery town Tuesday. withdrawn its former Andrewp.' ami get a mysterious key. 2S linery i^t Mrs. Andrews.' Detroit Sunday. hdrawn its fonner dubbing day handkerchiefs comprisins rate 1 A ,,w Mr. and Mrs. F..I. Ilosleyspeut Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Blue Ribbon oleomargarine- ?ni i • f p** '' !! lawns, linens, crepe silks. Will Smith s|»ont Thursday with Miss Mary Kcker spent part m Clark's grocery, tf advanced rate goes Into effect friends in Saranac. last week with friends in Saranac. Thanksgiving at Lyons. Taylor, Dee. I. a girl. etc. A comurehensive assortment handkerchiefs for the whole Miss Minnie Meek spent Thanks- December 1. The clubbing rate of over 4,(K)0 handkerchiefs to Newsy Notes About People Fred Loucks of neldin<; spent Miss Kmily Sayles was a Vernor Fisher of Detroit spent of The Herald and Lodger until Sunday with friends here. family at Weekes. adv giving with her mot her at S) »arta. select from.—A. W. Weekes ft You Know. Thursday in town. Thanksgiving guest of her nephew further notice will be fUUM) Son. near Alto. Miss Flla I'errin of St. .lohns Miss Frances Drew spent Miss Nina Chubl) was home Who has the mysteriouskeyV Rend Ulue-Uird adv of Kamily fiom Grand Rapids for Tkanks- theatre iu this issue. Arthur Avery and wife of Grand spent the week «'nd with relatives Thanksgiving in Albion. VV.fi. Young and wife a re ilri viiip Rapids silent Thursday with his here. 1). II. Owen and Dr. Huntley givlng. a new auto. Om Yeiter spent Thanksgiving Mrs. I). M. LeClear of Grand with friends in Detroit. mother here. Miss Jennie .Ioseph spent lust were in (irand Rapids Monday. (ilenn Kobinson sp<>ut Thurs- Rapids is visiting her daughter, Try Itlue Ribbon oleomarga- Katbryn Reminga of (jrand Thursdav with relatives in (iraud Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Frnest day in Iteldin}*'. Rapids spent Thanksgiving with Haplds. Alt house, Nov. -'Iq. a girl—Anna Mrs. F. VV. Braisted. rine.—('lark's grocery, tf Miss Bessie Kerekes was home Wo sneeialize in pi urn bin sr. her parents here. t I lurry Strong and (iale Walter Elizabeth. FonVs Hardware, tf. Will (iraham came home from from Grand Rapids during the Del roit for Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Bradish j spent over Sunday with relatives Miss Maliel Fitz entertaiaed Karl Kiihlman ol' Ionia simnt her sister from Hastings the lat- Thanksgiving vacation. ilelevi Kemp of lirand Rapids entertained the hitter's from j at Remus. Thursday iu town. Allegan Thursday. I Miss Ida He lie Rutherford of ter part of the week. if you have anything iu the snent Thursday with Lowell plumbing line, see Charlie Cook Mr. and Mrs. T. .1. 1 IDS ley re- friends. .lohn lieadworth of (irand (|irand Rapids spent Thanksgiv- Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sissem, 31 turned last week from theiM Milo Rapids syjent Thursday at the! ing with her parents here. J^sse Cahoon and Miss Fva at Ford's hardware, tf trip. Marry Delk and wife of (iraud home ok Neil Cameron. * | Miss Marie Roth of (Irand Rap- Fottruff were in (irand Rapids Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Huntley Rapids snent Thursday with the W/C Mr. and Mrs. (lordon Frost and Mrs. S. E. Hoag and Mrs. Flla! ids, Albert Roth of Detroit and Tuesday. and Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Shuter home folks. were in Grand Rapids Sunday. little daughter of Moseley si»ent Hoag visited (Jrand Rapids; Mr. McRae of Reloit, Wis., spent .1. B. Nicholson, who recently Thursday at the home of K. M. Mrs. Katherine Stone of (Srand friendsnds over Thanksgiving. j Thanksgiviningg with the formers ret urned from a trip though the Complaints are made of thefts Sayles and attended "The Com- Rapids was a Thanksgiving guest parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fast in the interests of the Low- from rigs and automobiles left Mrs. Harry Ha thorn has about town. I^et the spotters mon fiaw" at the Idle Hour. of her children here. changed her address from Ana- Roth. ell Specialty cpmpany, was in tone, Wash., to llo, Idaho. Venus chapter, 0. K. S„ofGrat- town on business Monday. spot. Mrs. Addie Perriu and son Ernest Shawley and Alfred tan, will hold a fair at (irattan (i range hall Friday afterm)on and liester and grandson Allen of Swartout spent Thursday with Grand Kapios visited relatives their home folks at Relding. evening, Dec. s. A chicken pie supper will b«' served, beginning here Sunday. Mr. aud Mrs. I^yle Denick have at four aud until all are served. Mesdames Com Chase, Fanny nmove d into the Kcker house re- 25c per plate.—adv Mitchell and Lee Walker and Miss ' !2 Lasby's Place cently vacated by Mat l^aux. Poultry Thanksgiving guests at Walter Father Morcan spent Friday in Mr. and Mrs. tid. Knittiu of Maynard's were Milton Rackofen Grand Raduls. For Good Eats Detroit were guests of his parents, of Flushing, Mrs. Ella Rhoades Advertised letters at Lowell Mr. and Mrs. C. Kniftin. part of of Kalamazoo, Mr. and Mrs. C. post office Dec. 4, T. J. Brooks last ^eek. manted •••• A. Rackofen, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. K. B. Clement, E. J«\ Coughs, Santa Claus can't get Lunch and Refreshment Service Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. Hill and Mr*. Backofen, Mrs. Millie Fennerand We will call for same at ( •has. Youngs. Wm. Youngs. Benj. Soules spent Thanksgiving Merle Van Arman, all of Battle any time. Just phone Citz. The Vergennes Ladies Aid will enough Victor-Victrolai = Now Ready ? with the latter's daughter, Mrs. Creek and R. J. Backofen of Lan- No. 156, Lowell, thafs all. meet with Mrs. Q. M. Hudson The good old soul wants everyone to have this Frank- Wood worth in (irand sing fiiglwt Prices PiM. Dec. for dinner..<4*ron, towel Oyster Stews and Raws Rapids. Those from away who attended and handkercbis^ ftppS. Bring ideal Christmas and no one need be without Hot Tomalies, Chile-con-carnie Rand No. 3 of the Congrega- the funeral of Frank W. Braisted your experiencerooiffiy. tional church will hold a sale of were Mr. aud Mrs. W. D. LeClear, a Victoi-Victrob so far as. ex|»ense is concerned Hamburger, Ham and Eggs ' Mr. and Mrs .1. (J. LeClear, Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Art^urtimith and Christmas aprons and Colonial daughter Evalyn pi Chillicothe, —Si5, $25, S40. $50, $75, 5ioo. Si50, $200. rugs December 7 and H at R. 1). Paul Tower of Detroit, Mrs. Fre- Sandwiches, Doughnuts man Whitmeverof Williamston, Rl, Mr. and Mrs. (Kerry Halpen But, as in other years, there won't he enough Stocking's store. adv 2w meats and three childim ei Six Lakes, Cakes, Hot Chocolate, Tea and Coffee. if r- u i i • r i. Mr. and Mrs. (ieo. .1 ones of Mus- Victor-Victrolas to.pjo anaind. The way to be Moies Erb had the misfortune kecon Mre L of Lnd. Tmh, Sail, $Hoktd and Lee Smith of Detfoit^MIss Minnie M gtod stuff, served right priced right to cut his knee with an axe while ington, Mr. and Mrs. (ieo. F. Smith and friend of Kalamazoo sure of yours is to pick it out now for delivery chopping wood Thanksgiving Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Dezera Cooktd spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and morning. Hard luck; but he was Cbaron, Forest Durkee, Mrs. D. At Reuonable Price*. Mrs. Thomas Smith. on Christinas eve. thankful it was no worse. M. LeClear, Morris Lyon, l^eroy Schildkret's Hungarian orches- Don't jiut it of!. Come in today. LASBY & SON Thanksgiving guests at the and Clarence Charon of (irand tra furnished the program for Msrtin'tOld Stand home of Mr. and Mrs. C. (). Law- Rapids, Mr. and Mrs T. W. our annual Masonic party. We rence were Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Colvin, Truman Amery, Mr. and have had Lyceum attractions Lunches, Candies, Ice Cream, Sodas, Soft Drinks, Teddy Murphy and two children, Mr. Mrs. Fd. Dygert, Mrs. Nattie Mc- Claude $ual before but we never had any- U. B. WILLIAMS Bear Bread, Magazines, Novels, Post Cards, ond Mrs. H. J. Fuller and two Naughton, Miss Mina North of thing that pleased our people Cigars, Tobacco, etc. children, all of Grand Rapids, Alto, Mr. and Mrs, F. Colvin of €a$t Side market better. Dr. W. G. Hales, chair- Joseph Kinyon, Mrs. Florence Alaska and Afr. and Mrs. Silas man Masonic party committee. L Fuller and Miss Libbie Lawrence. Fasburg of Saranac. Mineral I'oint, Wis. TUB LOWLLXI LEDGER not hear them. Fletcher turned white with linger or fear, perhnpu both, and he eursi 'l Ilk* a madinun, Tho mes- UnmnoNAL "Pky Safe'.' senger r.»de nway off to tho west. This west mystlfled ami fascinated If you want to SPECU- Dunne as much as the south beyond LATE—to take shancei—to Mount Ord. After fhe nnsHonger left smfSaiwL bet against big odds — to Fletcher grew silent nnd surly, it The Lone Star Ranger heciune dear now that tho other out- risk your funds in the "hope" laws of the camp feared him. kept of doubling or trebling your out of ids wny, Duane let him nlone, lesson yet closely wntehed hln. (Ry W. O. RKM.KIIH, Acting Director of earnings, and a willingness A Fine Tale of the Open Country By ZANE GREY limin HiiinluHumliiy Hrliiml. i.'ounio .i n ili« Moody Herhaps an hour after the mcssen- Hililu ItiHiituio of (JhlcuKo.) to lose all, If necessary— gor hnd left, not longer, Fletcher man- (CopyiiKht, IIMO, Wisturn Ni'wa|iii|K>r Union.) "make or break"-then we ifestly nniveil at some decision, ami have nothing to offer you. CHAPTER XX—Continued. "Ves," HIIO replied. "Uuth went to ered witli lather. It added coiiHidor* • strode up on tho porch nnd led Dunne iichieveuietits. Knell nnd Hoggin, and ho culled for his horse. Then he —12- bed." nble to his arrival that the man nwny from tho others Into tho bar- then Cheseldine himself, would he went to his shack and returned. To LESSON FOR DECEMBER 10 Ours is a safe, certain money* Jiint nt that momont l>uiim» felt The door swung Inward with a swift Duniio remembered as Fletcher nnd room. When lie looked into Duniie's persuaded of this fact, so Fletcher Dunne tho outlaw looked In shape hotb making proposition for all who •n nlinost limpprcclaltlo inovonuMit of scrape and Jar. I.ongstreth half en* several others saw him come in the face It wns somehow an entirely boasted, lie had Intluence. He would to rldo and to fight. He gave orders FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH. want safety and certainty. Wa the iulobe wall which siipportwl him. tered. haggard, llamlng-eyed. Meblnd buck way through tho lots ami Jump changed scrutiny. use it. He thought he pulled a stroke for tho men In camp to keep dosa take no chances with your lit could nciirci'ly orcdil liix hohmch. him Dtmno saw Lawson, aad IndiH* a fence into the road. "Dodge, whor'd you hide the stuff? with Knell. Hut nobofly on earth, until lie returned. Then he mounted. LKBHON TEXT -llrv. S.i-17. money or our own. Hut tho rntlle IIIKMO KON^'slrotirH tinetly another tnan. Duane led Bullet up to tho porch I reckon I git In on this denl, seein' "Come here, Dodge," he colled. GOLHRN TEXT—llo Ibou fulthful unto not even the boss, hnd nny Inlluence YOU PROFIT when you In. room wiim niliiK'linu with little 'lull l.ongstreth barred l.awson from en- where Fletcher stood wiping his 1 staved off Guthrie." Duane went up and luld n bund on •fi'uili, unit I vflii kIvu thuu tiiu crown of on Hoggin. Hoggin wns concentrated lif»j.-H«v. 2:10. veot in one of our $100, $500 thudM of fulling (flrt. Tho ihI(»Im» wall, tering, which action showed control as bonrd. Ho was hatless, vestless, and Duane played bis part. Hero was the pommel of tl|e saddle. Fletcher ice part of the time; nil the rest he er |1,000 6% Guaranteed merely (IIUMI mud, was rniiid»lln«. well as distrust, llo wanted to nee evidently had Just enjoyed a moriiing his opportunity, and like n tiger after walked his horse, with Duane b»*Me was bursting hell. Hut Hoggin loved Mills passage most wonderfully illus- First Mortgage Bond Certifi- Puano dhtlnotly foil a tromor puss Into the room. When lie had glaneed drink. prey he seized It. First he coolly him, till they reached the log bridge, a horse. He never loved anything I rules that donilimtlng purpose of cates. There's no "if" or "but" through It. Then tho bluod Kushtd around hu went out and closed the "Howdy, Dodge," vald Fletcher, eyed the outlaw and then disclaimed when he halted. else. He could be won with thnt I'nul's life. More limn most lessons about it. ASK YOUR BANKIR. hack to hln heart. door. Inconleally. any knowledge wlmtevor of the trnln- blnck horse Hullet. Clieseldino wns "Dodge. I'm In bad with Knell." he •i map will be necessary to locate dis- These Bond Certificates are "What In tho holi!" cxelalmod Then what Keemed a lone Interval Dunne replied, nnd the other mnn robbery other than Fletcher hnd heard already won by Dunne's iiionumeiitnl said. "An' It 'pears I'm the cause of tinctly the places mentioned. There definite parts of First Mori- I«nnsMtrotli. ensued. The house Rrew silent once returned tho greeting with interest. himself. Then at Fletcher's persist- nerve; otherwise he would have killed friction between Knell an' Hoggy. 4 are Interesting stories in connection gages on improved, income-pro- i NUICII dust," said Lawson, slmrp* more. Duane could not see Miss ",llni, my boss 'H done up. I want ence and iidmlratloti and Increasing Dunne. ducing Detroit Real Estate— iy. l.ongstreth, but bo heard her quick to bide him from any chance tourists show of friendliness he laughed oc- Little by little the next few days with each of tho seven CIIIOM and every Dollar of investment se- That wns n slffnnl for Dim no to breathing. as might happen to ride up curious- casionally and allowed himself to Dunne learned the points he longed churches, It miubl be wise to give fo cured by more than Two Dol- drop down from his porch, yet do- Presently he puvhed open the closet like." swell with pride, thouuh still denying. to know; and how Indelibly they etch- neven different people the task of bring- lars of property — and the Hpltc his rare he made a noise. door nnd stepped forth. Miss l.ong- "Haw! haw! haw!" Later, when Dunne stnrted up an- ed themselves in his memory! Chesel- ing Inforimition to the class regard- $200,000.00 paid-up Capital of "Did you hear a stepV queried strelh had her head lowered upon her Duane gathered encouragement nouncing his Intention to get his horse dlne's hiding-place was on the fnr Ing each one inentloiied. arms and appeared to be In dlstresM, this company. liOiiKsti'elh. from thnt chorus of course laughter. nnd make for camp out in tho brush. slope of Mount Ord, in n deep, hlgh- I. Ephesus, whose love is waning No one nnswered. lint n heavy At bis touch she raised a quivering "Wnl, if (hem tourists ain't too Fletcher seemed grievously offended. wnlled vnlley. He always went there (vv. 1-7). The key word to these mes- The Mortgage Company ploco of the ndulie wall fell with a face. durned snooky the boss Ml he safe "Why don't you stay with me? I've Just before n contemplated Job, where sages is the word "overcoiuelii." Ill QUARANTSIINQ BOTH thud. Dunne heard It crack, felt It "1 think I can go now—safely," he In the 'dobe shack back of Hill's here. got n comfortable 'dobe over here. he met and planned with his lieuten- each of the messages our Lord de- PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST whispored. Khake. Feed tbar, too, hut you'll hev to rus- Didn't 1 stick by you when Guthrie ants. Then while they executed lie scribes himself in n dllTereiif way ac- of your investment, U the "There's somchody between the "(Jo then. If you must, but you may tle water." an' his bunch come up? Supposin' I basked In the sunshine bofor one or cording to the peculiar needs of that walls!" thumlered l.on^streth. stay till you're safe," she replied. Duane led Bullet fo the place Indl- bedn't showed down a cool ha ml to another of the public places ho owned. I particular church. Here he Is repre- Urban Realty Then n scctlnn of the wall HI In* "I—I couldn't thank you enough. cated, had care of bis welfare, nnd him? You'd he swingln' somewheres He was there In the Ord den now, sentid as boldiim the stars (niessen- ward with n crash. iMiane b»'iran to It's been bard on me—this (hiding left him there. L'pon returning to now. I tell you. Dodge, it ain't getting ready to plan the biggest Job gers of the churches. Ch. 1:110) in his Mortgage Company •(pieer.e his body throujrh the narrow • •ut—and you his daughter. I feel the tnvern porch Duane saw the group square." yet. It was a bank-robbery; but light hand, nnd keeping Ihem secure, 46-48 W. Conireit St., D trolt passnije towjird tho patio. strange. I don't undersiand myself of men had been added to by others, 'Til square It. I pay my debts." whore, Fletcher had not as yet been I :'oiitrolling them while be walks In tho "Hear hltnl" yi'lh-tl I.awson. "This well. I'm I want you to know—if I some of whom he had seen before. replied Duane. "Hut I can't put up advised. [midst of ilie seven golden lamp stands, Youngster's Great Idea. Hide!" wore not an outlaw a ranger—I'd lay Without comment Duane walked here all night. If I belonged to the M'ben when Duane had pumped the i literally ehuivhes. M'he symbolism of A sinnll boy who was not famlllur "No. bo's tfoln;: that way," yelled my life nt your feet." along the edge of the road, and wher- gang If 'd be dllVoront." now amenable outlaw of nil dotalls "himp stand" Is used because the with country wnys was taken by Ills Lonprstrcth. "Oh I Vim have seen so—so little ever one of the tracks of bis horse "What gang?" asked Fletcher, blunt- pertaining to the present bo gathered iiiirches wore Intended to be light fond mother for n short stny lu the The I r.tnip of heavy boots lent of mo." sin- faltered. showed he carofuily obliterated it. ly. data and facts and places covering a hearers as I hey held forib the light eiiuntry. IMiano the stretc^th of ih'Sperathin. "All the same It's true. And that M'his procedure was attentively "Why, Cheseldlno's." period of ten yoniN Fletcher had been given by the oil of the Spirit (Mnth. lie was a >! shirking a (l«hl, but to makes me fool more the trouble my watched by Fletcher nnd his com- Fletcher's beard nodded as his Jaw with Clieseldino. And borowHh wns on n ftirm In a iielyhborlng county ' 1:1(1; i'bll.:H5; Zecii. -ii'J-fJ). Kphesiis be mnictvd like a trapped coyote was coming caused you." panions. dropped. unfolded a history so dark In Its he \\axed fat aud sunburnt, and 1 was the capital of a province snid to another matter. He almost tore his "Vou will not tight my father?" "Wnl. Dodge." remarked Fletcher, Duane laughed. "I run Into him bloody regime, so Incredible In Its picked up a wondrous store of aston- | lie one of I lie richest In the Uoman em- Ishillg experiences. clothes off In that passage. Tho dust "Not If I ean help it. I'm trying as Duane returned, "thet's safer 'n the other day. Knowed him on sight. brazen daring, so appalling in its proof pire. iu il was the great temple of nearly stllh'd him. When he burst In- to get out of tho way." prayln' for rain." Sure, he's tho klng-pln rustler. When of the out'aw's sweep and grasp of One day the farmer, who laid kept H Diana. Here Haul iiad labored ami his eye on the boy. sniillimly said to to tho patio It was not an Instant too "Hut you spied upon hlm. Dunne's reply v. as n remnrk ns he seen me an' asked me what reason the country from Hecos to Hlo Grande, laid various expeiieiices, and fo Kphesus the mother: "Just ask your boy why noon. Hut one deep jranp of breath "I am a ranger. Miss Longstrelh." loquacious as Fletcher's, to the effect 1 had for belli' on earth or some such that Duane was stunned. Compared lie had written a letter (See lesson 8, he hid two eggs in the stable." revived him and he was up, Run In "And oh! I am a rustler's daughter," that a long, slow, monotonous ride like—why. I up an' told him." to this Choseldlno of the Big Bend, third quarter), but there were good So the very first opporttmlly the hand, running fur the outlet Into the she eried. "That's so much more ter- was conducive to thirst. M'bey all Fletcher appeared staggered. to this rancher, stock-buyer, cattle- tilings to be found in this Kphesian mother said to the six-year-old: court. Thumping footstops turned him rible than IM suspected. It was Joined him, unmistakably friendly. "Who in all-fired holi air you talkln' speculator. property-holder, all the church (vv. LMl). Forty years nfter be- "My dear, what did you do with hack. Wblio there was a chance to tricky cattle deals I imagined ho was Hut Knell was not there, nnd most about ?" outlaws Duane had ever known sank ing founded, John writes ibis message. those eggs you took from the hen- get away ho did not want to tight. engaged In. Hat only to-night I had assuredly not Hoggin. Fletcher wns "Didn't I tell you once? Choseldlne. Into insignificance. The power of the strong susplelons aroused." He calls himself Longstreth over He knew their "works," their general house?" Ho thouubt he board someone run- no common outlaw, but, whntever his man stunned Duane; the strange "God Almighty! You Braced the—" moral conduct, especinlly its active und "i bid them In the stable," answered nlng Into tho patio from the other end. "How? Tell me." ability, it probably lay in execution there." fidelity given him stunned Duane; the passive sides through its trials, its fhe boy. He stole along, and coming to a door, "I overheard Floyd say that men of orders. Apparently nt that time All of Fletcher's fact* not covered Intricate Inside working of bis great Knell never had any use for me. but dealing with impostors and its prac- "And whnt for?" asked his mother. without any idoa of where It might were coming to-nlpht to arrange a these men had nothing to do but by hair turned n dirty white. system was equally stunning. Hut Voggy's been square, if not friendly. tical energy nnd enterprise; and Its pa- "'Cause It's my scheme." lead, he sojtly pushed il •open a iiilic drink nnd lounge around the tavern. "Clieseldino — Longstreth!" he when Duane recovered from that the The boss bad a big deal on, nn' here tience (literally steadfast assurance) way and slipped in. Duane set out to make himself agree- whispered, hoarsely. "God Almighty! obi terrible passion to kill consumed It's been held up because of this "Your scheme? And what Is your in bearing witness for Christ. Jesus scheme?" able and succeeded. All morning men You braced the—" Then n remarkable him. and It raged fiercely ami It could scrap. He's waltln' over there on the knew of their never wearying endur- "Why. you see. iiinmma." said the CHAPTER XXI. came and went, until, all told, Dunne transformation came over the outlaw. not be checked. If that red-handed mountnln to give orders to Knell or ance. Surely these things would Indi- little philosopher, "when eirgs Is calculated ho bail seen nt least fifty. H»? gulped; be straightened his face; Hoggin, If that cold-eyed, dead-faced Hoggy. an' neither one's showln' up. cate pretty nearly u model church. A low ery KreHnl I^uane. The Toward the middle of the afternoon ho controlled bis agitation. Hut ho Knell had only boon at Ord! Hut I've got to stand In the breach, an' horned in a chicken house they is al- Jesus says, "No, there is something room was iiji'ht. He saw Hay Long- a young fellow burst into tho saloon could not send the healthy brown they wore not. and Duane with help I ain't enjoyln' the prospects." ways little chickens, and I link if they seriously wrong," so seriously wrong stretli sitting on her hoi! in her dress- and yelled one word: back fo bis face. Duane, watching tills of time got what he hoped was the "Whnt's the trouble about, Jim?" are horned in n stable they mkhl bo thai unless repented of he would re- ing-gown. With a warning goslnre to "Hosse!" rude man. marveled at the change iu upper hand of himself. asked Duane. little horses." move them of their place. her to be silent ho turned to close the From fhe scramble to get outdoors him, the sudden checking movement, "ileckon It's a little about you. iiiii II. Smyrna, the church with a crown door. It was a heavy door without Duane Judged that word and the en- the proof of a wonderful fear and CHAPTER XXIII. Dodge," said Fletcher, dryly. "Knell She Thought Wolf a Bear. of life (vv. S-11). Smyrna was 40 or 50 bolt or bar. and when Puane had shut suing net lon wns rare In Ord. loyally. II all meant Chesoldlne, a hadn't any use for you thet day. MMie prisoner wns a lii.' colnred miles from I'pbesus, and nt this time it he felt s:'fo only fur tho moment. "What's all this?" muttered Fletch- master of men! Again InacUon and suspense drag- Knell claims to know somethln' about woman charged with a petty nlTeiiso j a elty of '.Tio.ooo inhabitants. I'o this Then he ga/.ed around the room. er. as bo gazed down the road nt a "Who air you?" queried Fletcher, In ged at Duane's spirit. you that Ml make both tho boss an* and when nrral^ned before the judire There was one window with blind dark, compact bunch of horses and a queer, strained voice. Hut one day there were signs of tlie Hoggy sick when he springs it. Hut church fhe Son of Man (Ch. 1:11) In the criminal cmirt dechnvd that she sends another message. It is interest- closely drawn. He listened and seosn- riders. "Fust time I ever seen thet "You gave me n handle, didn't you? ong quiet of Ord being broken. A he's keepin' quiet. Hard man to fig- wanted her "lawyer-man" before she ed to hoar footsteps retreating, dying !n Ord! Wish Hhil was here or Hoggy. Dodge. MMiot's as good as any. Shore messenger strange to Duane rode In ger, thet Knell, ileckon you'd better ing to note that this church and the was tried. away. Now all you gents keep quiet. I'll do it hits me hard. .lim. I've boon pretty m a secret mission that had to do go back to Bradford for a day or so. one at Hhlladelphla received from the "Who is your lawyer?" asked fhe Then Diiano turimd to Miss Long- the tnlkin'." lonely for years, an' I'm get.tln' in with Fletcher. Duane was present In then camp out hero till 1 come buck." Master unqualified praise. It had clerk. fitreth. She hud slipped off the bed. i need of pals. Think it over, will you? works, activities; It also had tribula- "Lawyer Bear." replied fhe witness. The posse entered the town, trotted the tavern when the follow arrived "Why?" half to her knees, and was holding out See you mnnana." tions. riches and poverty (for thou art up on the dusty horses, and halted saw the few words whispered, but did (TO BE CONTINUED.) Tin* clerk searched the papers and trembling hands. She was as white rich) rich In good works, rich toward In a bunc*i before the tavern. The The outlaw watched Duane go off could find no record of a lawyer by us tho pillow of her bed. She was after his horse, watched him as he re- God, rich In treasures laid up in party consisted almut twenty men. ail that name having entered his, appmir*.. terribly frightened. Again with warn- turned to the tavern, watched him benveti; however. It wns In the midst heavily armed, and evidently In SPLENDID BARGAIN FOR JOEL KAD .0 WIRE FOR ADDRESS a nee In the case and he asked her to ing hand cuminandlng silence, Dunne ride out in the darkness—all without of persecution. It was here that Holy- guess again. charge of a clean-cut. iean-tlmbod stepped softly forward, meaning to a word. carp labored, wbo afterward, as bishop cowboy. Duane experienced consider- Citizens' Committee Had Good Idea. Englishman Visiting in Paris Took "Ob," said the prisoner, "It ain't reassure her. Duane left the town, threaded a of Smyrna, was martyred (see v. 10). Hear, it is Lion." able satisfaction at the absence of the but It Didn't Work Out as They Roundabout Method of Finding "Oli!" she whispered wildly; and quiet passage through cactus and mes- sheriff who ho hail understood was Had Planned It Out Where He Lived. Of Holycarp it is said that rather than "Come again." said the clerk. "Vou Dunne thought she was going to faint. quite to a spot he had marked before, to lead tho posse. Herhaps be was save his life by renouncing Christ he have no lawyer by that name." When ho got close and looked into and pnssod the night. Ills mind was out In nnothor direction with a differ- MMie shiftli'ss owner of a worthless A young Frnzllshman who bad a cried out,, "Kighty and six years have I "Well, if some kind of n animal, >er eyes ho understood the strange, so full that ho found sleep aloof. ent force. old horse, Joel Turner, hnd been In rather treacherous memory went to served him, nnd he has done me no ill; bear, lion, or sonielblng like that." she dark expression In thoni. She was Luck at last was playing his game. said. "Hello, Jim Fletcher," called the tho habit of feedinu the animal from spend a holiday In Paris. Willi a little how then can 1 blaspheme my king terrified beeanso she believed he Ho sensed the first slow heave of a cowboy. the cribs of his more enterprising ditliculty he sought out a bofol, mid. who hath saved me." The crown Is "Do you think his name Is Wolf?" meant to kill her. or do worse, prob- mighty crisis. The end. always haunt- queried the clerk. "Howdy." replied Fletcher. mi-jbhors. until the patience of his anxious lo makt 'bo best of his time. eternal life, the crown of victory. The ably worse. Duane reall/.ed ho must ing, had to be sternly blotted from 1 At this short, dry response and the vletiins was completely exhausted. in sallied forth fhe next morning to second death Is the final condemna- "Vaas, dats iiiin. Lawyer Wolf— have looked pretty hard and fierce thought. It was tha approach that A Low Cry Greeted Duane. way he strode leisurely out before tho M'bey had caught him in the act of haven look nt the boulevards. Having tion which sinners undergo at the Judg- Harry H. Wolf." said the negress, nnd bursting into her room with that big needed all his mind. posse Duane found himself modifying helping himself to corn a number of spent a few hours there, he would ro- ment seat of God. MMie first death is, while the court enjoyed a laugh he gun in hand. meeting for my father at a rendezvous Late in the morning be returned to his contempt for Fletcher. The out- times, and so there was plenty of turn to his quarters. Hut to get to on the other hand, tlie natural one. was sent for and the trial went on.— The way she searched Duane's face near Ord. Father did not want to go. Ord. If Jim Fletcher tried to disguise Baltimore News. Inw wns different now. evidence to convict him; but on ac- the boulevards and then get back to MMiere was great hardship Just ahead With doubtful, fearful eyes hurt him. Floyd taunted him with a name," his surprise, the effort was a failure. "Fletcher, we've tracked n man to count of his family and bis vindictive the hotel he soon found were very dif- for tills church. M'hese hardships pa- : „ ^Listen. 1 didn't know this was "What name?" queried Dunne. Certainly he had not expected to see all but three miles of this plnce. disposition, no one wanted to prose- ferent things, for, to his great annoy- tiently and loyally endured would bring His Pathetic Plea. "It wns Choseldlne." Duane ngain. Duane nllowed himself your room. I came here to got away Tracks as plain as the nose ort your cute him. ance, he had utterly forgotten the the crown mentioned. David came over to play with Doro- —to save my life. I was pursued. 1 "Choseldlno! My Ood! Miss Long- a little freedom with Fletcher, an at face. Found his enmp. Then he hit One day. when Joel's neighbors name of the plnce whore he had tnken MMiere are doubtless grout persecu- thy. Dorothy's mother explained to was spying on yonr father and his streth. why did you tell me that?" titude hitherto lacking. were discussing the situation, someone up Jds abode. tions just ahead for believers of tlie David that she would have to semi him "What difference does that make?" Into the brush, an' we lost the trail. men. They heard me, but did not see That afternoon a horseman rode In suggested that It would be an act of Further, a mere smattering of present day, but we should not Judge home because Dorothy had been "Your father and Choseldlno are one Didn't have no tracker with us. Think me. They don't know who was listen- from Bradford, an outlaw evidently mercy—which would also solve their French was all he knew, and ns every- t hem but rather rejoice In them, since, naughty and she would have to be and tho same," whispered Duane, ho went into tho mountains. Hut ing. They're after me now." we took a chance an' rid over the rest well known and liked by his fellows, problem—If they bought tlie old horse one be encountered appeared to have , patiently endured, they will bring to punished by depriving her of whnt she hoarsely. r Her eyes changed from blank gulfs and Duane beard him say. before he and put It out of its misery. no knowledge of Knuilsh, the ditliculty us a erown and a throne (Math. 5:10- liked best, which seemed lo be play- "i gathered so much myself." she re- of the way, seein' Ord was so close. to dilating', shadowing, quickening could possibly have been told the M'his suggestion the conference of explaining himself seemed insur- V2; H Tim. 2:12). lug with David. He left, and about plied. miserably. "Hut Longstreth is Anybody como in here into last night windows itf thought. train-robber was in Ord. that the loss adopted. They subscribed u purse of mountable. At last, to his great Joy, HI. Pergamos, the church in a strong- fifteen minutes later there was a tiny father's real name." or early this mornln'?" f Then she stood up and faced Dtmno of money In the hold-up was slight. 81(1. and sent a comialttoo of one to he stumbled across a fellow-country- hold of faith (vv. 12-17). Our glorified knock at the door and David said. "I Duane felt so stunned that bo could "Nope." replied Fletcher. with the fire and intelllgenco of a Like a flash Duane saw fhe luck of buy tho horse. man who, nfter a little conversation, Lord knew tlmt the church In Hergamos want. Dorothy." Dorothy's mother not speak at once. It wns the girl's His response was what Duane had woman in her eyes. this report. He pretended not to have Here the plan was threatened with suggested an ingenious escape from was lu a peculiarly dlfllcult situation, said: "Why, David. Dorothy Is being part in this tragedy that weakened expected from his manner, and evi- "Tell me now. You wore spying on heard. failure. MMie committee reported that his dilemma. that it was Satan's headquarters, his punished and can't play with you," to him. Tho instant she betrayed the denfly the cowboy took it ns n mutter my father?" In the early twilight at an opporfunc Joel did not want to sell. "By the way." said he, "did you send "throne" (v. Hi); hence they were iu which David replied: "Well. I wasn't secret Duane realized perfectly that of course. Ho turned to the others moment ho called Fletcher to him, After a few days, Jesse Wlufield, to your people In Knghmd any Intima- especial need of u defender and the naughty; you needn't punish me." Briefly Dunne fold her what bad ho loved her. MMie emotion was like of fhe posse, entering Into n bAv con- happened before he entered her room, and. linking his arm within the out- who thought himself something of a tion of your safe arrival last evening?" Lord Is represented as "he that hath a great flood. sultation. Kvldently there was differ- Wounded Soldier Explains. law's. he drew him off In a stroll to diplomat, undertook to negotiate the "Of course, 1 did," was fhe ready not omitting a terse word as to the "Miss Longstreth, all this seems so ence of opinion. If not renl dissension, a sharp, two-edged sword," the word Old Lady—And how did you get sale, and to bis surprise found Joel reply. "I wrote to my folk at once, as character of the men he had watched. unbollevahle," he whispered. "Chosel- in that posse. of God (Hob. 4 :lJ-i:i; John 5:'J2). Her- your medal? not only willing but anxious to sell the I promised my fnther I should." "My Cod! So It's that? I knew dlne Is n rustler chief I've come out "Didn't I tell ye this wns n wild- gamos was almost fifty miles north of Tommy—Won it. horse. "M'ben don't you think." remarked something wns terribly wrong here— here to get. He's only a name. Your goose chase, comln' way out here?" q Smyrna, a city of about 17,000 Iniiabi- Old Lady—Yes, yes. But how and "That," said Jesse. In a congratula- fhe quick-witted Kugilshman. "thnt it with him—with tho place-- tfie people. father Is the real num. I've sworn protested an old hnwk-fnced rancher. fants, and the capital of the province. where? tory tone, as ho handed over the ten would be a good Idea to wire home and And light off I hated Floyd Lawson. to got him. I'm bound by more thnn rhom boss tracks we follored nln't M'o it were brought many of the early Tommy (In desperation)—At a ba- dollars, "was a good deal for you. ask them. If they have received your Oh, It Ml kill mo If—If— It's so much law or oaths. I can't break what like any of them we seen at the Christians who were compelled to suf- zaar, mum. In a raflle! YouMI get lots more good out of the letter, to let you know your address In worse than I dreamed. What shall binds me. And I must disgrace you— wafer-tank where the train was held fer martyrdom. Again we have a ten dollars than you would out of the Ha ris?" 1 do?" wreck your life! Why, Miss Long- up." church whose works are commended, His Remedy. old horse." Absurd though It seemed at first, it Tho sound of soft steps somewhere streth. I believe I—I love you. It's "I'm not sure of that," replied the wiiose steadfastness is mentioned in "I hear Snukums scratched his tick- was the only thing to be done, nnd, nenr distracted Duane's attention, all come In n rush. I'd die for you loader. "MMiat's right," assented Joel. "1 that they "held fast to my name, and et. What did he do that for?" luckily, his letter had been written on reminded him of her peril, nnd now, If 1 could. How fatal—terrible—this "Wal, Gulhrlo, I've follored tracks know where I can buy a team for ten not denied tlie faith"—martyrs (vv. "I suppose It was because he was all my lift—" hotel paper. He waited patiently In what counted more with him, made is! How things work out!" dollars."—Youth's Companion. III). However, dangers threatenod itching for revenge." the telegraph office until he received clear the probability of being discover- She slipped to her knees, with her "Rut you couldn't keep to the trail them for there had been a compromise the welcome Intelligence which scut ed in her room. hands on his. this feller made in fhe brush." Fireflies and Fire Fish. with the world and with otiier sys- An Adroit Debater. him on his way rejoicing. "I'll have to get out of here," "You won't kill him?" she Implored. "Gimme time, an' I could. Thet Whoever can Invade the secret of tems of faith, wiiat we would cull to- "My boy Josh always gets the last word in an argument with me," com- whispered Dunne. "If you care for rat—you won't kill takes time. An' heah you go hell-bent the firefly nnd his portable electric day Hborallty in doctrine und breudth Wonderful Harbor of Rio. "Walt," she replied. "Didn't you him." for election! But It's n wrong lead light factory may confer n wonderful In view in teaching: (1) Some of their mented Furmer Corntossel, uot with- The harbor of Itlo is one of the out a touch of pride. •ay they were hunting for you?" "No. That I promise you." out this way. If you're right, tills favor upon civilization. Hossibly in number had accepted und practiced most interesting to enter iu the west- "How does he manage It?" "They sure are," he returned, grim- With a low moan she dropped her road-agent, nfter he killed his pals, pursuit of It Hrofessor R. N. Harvey, the doctrine of Baalim (Jude 11; Num. ern hemisphere, comparable to that of ly. head upon the bed. would hev rid back right through town, j of Hrlnceton university, has lately IH-IC). (2) These teuchings cast a "Hands me out some long technical An' with them mailbags! Supposin' New York. But the wonders of New word that compels me to go to the "Oh, then you mustn't go. They Duane opened the door and stealth- reached Japan. He has gone thither stumbling block before the children of York harbor are man made, while dictionary and before I can get back might shoot you. Stny. If we hear ily stole out through the corridor to they wns greasers? Some greasers in fact to make a special study of the Israel (v. 14). This was done by per- those at Ulo arc placed there by nn- changes the conversation." them you can hide. I'll turn out the the court. But long nfter he had has sense, an' when it comes to thlev- "hotaru Ika." a species of cuttlefish suading the Israelites to Join in the ture. Sugarloaf peak is the first of light. I'll meet them at the door. tramped out into the open there was lu' they're shore cute." living In the Japanese seas. The Idolutrous feasts and revelings of the them—a needle of rock rising l.'JOO Looking for Bargains. Tou can trust me. Wait till all quiets a lump In his throat and un ache In "But we ain't got any reason to be- "hotaru ika," ho says, lives only In heathen, and also their impurity of feet sheer from the water line. The Doctor—Have you a pain In your down. If we have to wait till morn- his breast lieve this robber who murdered the that part of the ocean. It produces worsiiip. ('!) Some of them laid held ing. Then you can slip out." greasers is n greaser himself. 1 tell people of Uio say that Sugurlonf is to tht' teaching of the Nicoiaitans re- stomach, or one in your side? light In the waters wiiich can be seen f M nn exclamation point set there a « an 1 oughtn't to stay. I don't wnnt CHAPTER XXII. you it was a slick Job, done by no on the surface. The best time to ferred to under the admonition at Patient—Which would be cheapest? appropriate punctuation to the sur- to—I won't," Dunne replied, perplex- ordinary sneak. Didn't you hear the study this fish is in May nnd June, Kphesus. These taught that the flesh rounding scenery. The resemblance is ed and stubborn. Duane had decided to go to Ord facts? One greaser hopped the engine for mnny of them then come up far had no part in the divine life, and Something Appropriate. not striking enough, however, to argue "But you must. It's the only safe and try to find the rendezvous where an* covered the engineer an' fireman. into the rivers. Hrofessor Hnrvey has might be regarded as something in- "Professor, I have made some mon- anything hut a lively imagination on way. They won't come here." Longstreth was to meet his men. Another greaser kept flashin' his gun already made a study of Japanese fire- different; in other words ethical per- ey and I want to do something for my the part of the Brazilians. * "Suppose they should? It's nn even These men Duane wanted even more outside the train. Tlie big man who flies and Is .looked upon as an author- fectirn was in the spirit; the body old college. I don't remember what r/ There nre two other sharply tower- studies I excelled in, if any." chance Longstreth Ml search every than their leader. It was Hoggin who shoved back the car door an' did the ity on the subject might indulge In whutever sins it saw ing peaks, range brothers to the Sugar- room and corner in this old house. If needed to be found and stopped. kiilin'—he wns the real gent, an' don't Dr. Ishikawa. of the Imperial uni- fit. "In my classes you slept most of the Fletcher and Others Saw Him. loaf but twice as high, Just across tlie they found me here I couldn't start Hoggin and his rlght-hnnd menl you forget It." versity, has already published the re- M'his hind of teaching the Lord Jesus .time." The night of the day before he bay from him, which makes au out- "Um! Well, I'll endow a dormitory." a fight. You might be hurt Then— Some of the posse sided with the a log bridge spanning a little gully. sults of researches In regard to the hates. the fact of my being here—" reached Bradford, No. G, the mall and line that, seen from the proper murlo. cowboyj^yj^r and some with the old Here after gazing around, he took out "hotnru Iko." but most of his re- MMie one way of salvation was for express train going east, was held up Is not utterly unlike a human profile. Looks So. Dunne did not finish whnt he meant, cattlei; , .'jnuHy the young leade* ' r~ a roll of bills, spread it out, split it searches are said to have been made them to repent for the Lord would by train-robberies, the Wells-Fargo MMie apparition is sometimes known "I see fashion decrees tiiat skirts but instead mnde n step toward the disgu:/te($y gri|tyerod up his bridle. equally, and without a word handed in connection with thc bodily structure raise up failhful and true prophets messenger killed over his safe, the as "Lord Hood's nose," but who Lord must touch the floor this season." door. White of facc and dark of eye. "A' ; .Jiellt! Tbet sheriff shoved you one half to Fletcher. With clumsy of the fish. wiio would wield his sword effectual- mail-clerk wounded, tho bags carried Hood was, to have his nose thus hon- "I suppose that Is one of tho sweep- she took hold of him to detain him. off till* frail. •Jlebbe lie bed reason 1 fingers Fletcher ran through tho roll. ly against such monstrous forms of er- away. Tho engine No. 0 came Into ored, Is not a mutter of record. ing reforms they have boon talking She was as strong and supple as n Savvy thet?. If I hed a bunch of cow- "Five hundred!" he exclaimed. Quickest Way. ror, which were warring against the panther. But she need not have been town minus even a tender, nnd en- 1 of." boys with jr.l '—1 tell you what, I'd take "Dodge, thet's damn handsome of you, The dance was in aid of some fund His Choice. truth. either resolute or strong, for the clasp gineer and fireman told conflicting a chance aikd clean up this hole!" conslderln' the Job wasn't—" or other; but that didn't make It any A school teacher In the Italian quar- In the remaining part of tho chapter of her hand was enungh to make stories. A posse of railroad men nnd Feminine Perceptions. All 'tll%kvi1ffle Jim Fletcher stood "Considerln' nothin'," Interrupted more interesting to Simpklns, who ter of Chicago had been telling her we have some glimpses of the remain- Duane weak. citizens, led by n sheriff Dunne sus- "What shall I do in at the meeting quietly with his hands In his pockets. Duane. "I'a makln' no reference to was clearly in the last stages of bore- pupl's certain of the fables of Aesop, ing four churches, the good that was pected was crooked, was made up be- when I want to make a speech aud "Up yet, Kay?" came Longstreth's "Guthrie, I'm shore treasurin' up ft Job nere or there. You did me a dom. antf of those tho story of the fox and to be cherished and the evil that waa fore the engine steamed back to pick some others try to head me off?" clear voice, too strained, too eager to your friendly talk," he said. The good turn. I split my pile. If thet "Wish I could get my wife to go »he grapes seemed especially to appeal to be overcome. up the rest of the train. Dunne hnd "Why, get the chairmuu to recog- be natural. menace was in the tone, not tho con- doesn't make us pards, good turns home," ho grumbled fo a friend; "but to one dusky son of Italy. . Herhaps the most suggestive of all is the sudden inspiration thnt he had nize you." "No. I'm In bed rending. Good tent of his speech. an' money ain't no use In this coun- she won't leave till nfter the last By a stroke of luck the teacher was that of Laodlcea, the lukewarm been cudgeling his mind to find; and, "Oh, that is easy enough. I was in- night," Instantly replied Miss Long- "You can—an' be damned to you, try." dance." enabled to hear the lad give his ver- church. net Ing upon It, he mounted his horse troduced to her last week at Mrs, streth, so calmly nnd naturally that Fletcher!" called Guthrie, as the FTetcher was won. "I can tell you how to do It," replied sion to a lad In another class. Lukowarnmess Is one of the most again and left Bradford unobserved. Hiuklo's tea." Duane marveled nt the difference be- horses started. Tho two men spend much time to- his friend. In a delicious dialect the boy re- deadly evils to overcome, and hence tween man nnd wommu Then she He rode nt nn easy trot most of Fletcher, standing out alone before gether. Duane made up a short ficti- "How?" asked Simpklns, eagerly. counted the fable pretty much as it Is the highest and most glorious of all Moat people would rather listen to niotioned for Dunne to hide in the the night, selected nn exceedingly tho others of his ciun, watched the tious ntory about himself that satis- "It's »Jniple. Just you dance three written until he reached the climax, the promises suggested ends with "I undeserved praise than to merited (ttoset He slipped In. but the door rough, roundnbout. and dlfllcult course posse out of sight. fied ties outlaw, only It drew forth a times lo succession with that pretty whlc" be rendered thus: will give him to sit down with me In would not close nltogpfter. to Ord, hid his tracks with thc skill "Luck for you-all thet Hoggy wasn't laughing Jest upon Duane's modesty. girl over there In the pale-blue dress, "Don de olda fox he say, *1 thlnka da my throne as I also overcame and sat criticism. "Aro you aloael* went on Long- of a long-hunted fugitive, ond arrived here," he scld, ns they disappeared. For Fletcher did not hide his belief and your wife will take you home In a grape no good, anahow. 1 guess 1 go down with my father lu his throne" ftiftfe'a pmetnp&g voice. there with his horse winded and cov- Then with a thoughtful mien he that this new partner wau a man of hurrj.'V-tfcw York Globe. getu de buuunV" (Am. 11. V.). Be just, before you are generous. TBI LOWILL LEDGER So passed two days of the forlorn That Knife-Like Pain chase. In the afternoon the clouds Uric Acid Poisoning? DETROIT FOLKS 1 lluvv you a luinu buck, ichlng day heaped up before a northerly wind. The most eminent physicians recog- — antl nlfflitT Do you fooi ihorp palui This is a story of pioneer days in Krowlng blacker and blacker, hour after Htooplng? Aru tho klduoyi upon hour. At nightfall the Kale nlze that uric acid stored up In tho Detroit, Mich.—"My bny, seven •oru? IN tliolr ucttoii Irrugulur? Do system Is tho cause of rheumatism, broke. The rain wrapped them In years old, was troubled greally In bed. you hnvo houduulM'N, bnckacbni, Indiana, when courageous frontiers- that this uric add poison Is present In Ki'ay gnnneiits of water, drenching His kidneys and bladder were very , rhoumutlc puiiiN,—fool tired, nurv* tho Joints, muscles, or nerves. By ex- TIPPECANOE them to the skin Instantly, tending weak. It became a great annoyahco out, oil woru-out? UMO DOOU'I Kid- men fought the redskins and the perimenting and analysis at t*ie In- them with Its resistless ruwh. They to us and his condition gave us great ney IMIIa-tbo tnedldno rocoin- By SAMUEL McCOY valids' Hotel ahd Surgical Institute in mended by no ninny lu tbli wilderness and won vast territory plunged wretchedly along through the ihmiiiIo Buffalo, N. Y., Dr. Pierce discovered a alarm. In spite of everything we did loenllty. IteuU the experience that (CopnWit, 1 til, by MerrtnCo.) blinding downpour, forcing their way combination of native remedies that ho for him, no results were obtalneiL follow*: through the hollows. Their deerskin called Anurlc—which drives out tho We heard of Dr. Pierce's Anurlc, so clolhing had long ceased to be any A Michlgfta Cam uric add from the system, and In this we procured a box of tho tablets for CHAPTIR X. "To the norili," gasped Ike. "There more iban a sort of mere cohesive AmbrORO Ilntflold, way the pain, swelling und Influmnm- him nnd the results were astonishing. Brook St., Kuton, 6 was not a ranger In the country to fluid. Fverytlilng. except I lie powder Itanlibi. Mich., nay a; Do you mind ths time you had a quarrsl with your best girl and tion subside. If yon are a sufferer from There has been nothing that hail Ths Cougar Crouches. follow; they are all here in Vlncennes in their horns, was water. The world "My kidnoyi wore vowed nsver again to go near hsr? That was ths plight In which David rheumatism, backache, pains here or helped him as has this remedy,"— dlxonlcrod atxl I WUN O nn Indian mother, lying In a with Spencer's company; but the was water. Ami growing colder. tortured by «harp Larrence found hlmsslf after 'Tolnstts O'Bannon had besn given evl> there, you can obtain Anurlc at any MUS. ALBERT FIELD, 817 Scot ten T squalid tepee in thu forest, once Frenchman, Pierre Devan, followed It rained all night long. The two paltm In my back. denes that hs was a spy, had asksd him to explain and had besn rs* drug store and get relief from tho Ave. An 1 got older, tlm were given three sons nt n birth. One them and overtook them at their camp half-drowned men, chilled to the bone, Iroublu b o c n m o buffed for her apparent doubts by the proud young man. Qleemy as a pains and Ills brought about by uric of the three died in infancy; two lived that night There were eight of them, finally gave up all elTort to find pro- Tho lower Intestine Is like n gar* worno nnd Kradually ghost, hs left ths Corydon settlsmsnt and went to Vineennss to live. acid; or send Dr. Pierce 10c for trial tho palnH went up lo become the most fanioiiH leaders the and he could do nothing; but he tection from tlie deluge and lay prone And soon there comes into his lifs an event which makes the prstty lev- pkg. Anurlc which you will find many huge box and should be cleaned occa- Into my llmlm nnd terrible Inhnbliants of the forest wil* crawled close enough to hear their In the grass with the flood rustling all •houlderH. I waa ers' quarrel sssm Just Isss than nothing. It marks the turning point times more potent thnn llthla and sionally. To keep well take a purely weak und dcprcRxud derness ever knew. As one of tho two talk. They are taking her to the around them. Their heads alone, pil- In his existenee. The hand of Destiny Is seen moving relentlessly In eliminates uric add as hot water melts vegetable pill—Dr. Pierce's Pleasant and had lo be hclhod grew to manhood nml forced his way Prophet's town at a creek called Ti|»- lowed on their arms, were alH»ve the around. After other this installmsnt sugar. A short trial will convince you. Pellets,—Adv. dldnen failed to the bend of his tribe by bis daring, p<•canoe. She is to be sold to Hie Bril- sluicing si renins. Once or twice, so an'a Kidney IMIli his cunning, his miitcliless eloquence David, you'll rsmsmbsr, had come all the way from England te the K frontier settlement of Indiana territory to kill an enemy. He makes IhIi at Maiden. They will Hike the utter was their exhaustion, they slept. rvitorvd mo to Rood benltb. My nnd istwer, the red man, with his love •trenxth came bnrk and I waa able to friends with the Americana and falla In love with dr.inty Tolnette. trace on thu east bank of the Wa- It rained In showers In the morn- of imngery in names, chose the con* COLT DISTEMPER return to work, free from pain." bash." ing, There was no sun, no opportu- Oel Daart al Aay flare. fOe a lea gar, the pant her, the great cat of the Among his acqualntaness ars Job Cranmer, who turns out to bs a Brit* Vou can prevent this lofitbsome illiienHc from running ish spy, and Doctor Illiott, secretly in league with Cranmer. Ike Ike tottered In sheer exbausllon. nity to dry their clothing. They ate' tbrouKh your »table ami care ail the eolls fiufiVrln« with forest, as the lilting type of tlie chief ( u "You must rest," said David. "I a morsel of rain-soaked venison, plod- ? .' ockIii the treutnii-nt. No mutter how young, DOAN'S V.-AV whose lightest word was law. Blackford is a true friend. MMMI.VN is nafe tn use on any colt. It ht wonderful how POiTEMinJUMf CO., lUFPALO. N. Y. shall start at daybreak." . ded on and on throtigb the dripping It prrvontH all diH'.MnperH. no matter how coltH or horMi« The cougar! It was from Ibis demo- But Blackford shook bis head. nt any A