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IONIA, Mich., Dec. 1 2 - T h e curtain rolled down tonight in the last scene of the sensational Clarksville scandal, which resulted in the arrest of W. Cumraings, the student-preacher, at the Soo, in company with Velva Taylor, his wife's young sister, and his arrest and* conviction on a charge of failing to support his wife. Cummings was called into court today and received a long talking, to from Judge Davis. Cummings said that ho intended to be good and go to work as a school teacher as soon as he could get a position, and that for all time the Velva Taylor feature of the case was buried; that from now on he would live with and care for his wife, Mabel, who has stood by him steadfast2 ly through the trial. The court 3 then fixed his bond at JfoOO and ^ made a further order that ^ he must not leave the state, and t hat he must report once a month 5 to the judge. ^ In the meantime, all the afternoon, Cummings' wife was work^ ^ ing, pleading and planning for her nusband's release. It was 3 through her personal effort of several days that the bond was 3 forthcoming, and tonight the jail annex is dark. It appeared to be a ha ?.y moment in her life when at 5 the big jail doors opened and the ^5 clerical student was told he was ^ free. It didn't take him long to apply his physical energy to the situation." i. flis His grip was packed, and as he stepped out of the jail office, he shook hands with all the officers and thanked Sheriff Cillev personally for the manner in which he had been cared for in jail. Then, swinging onto his loyal wife's arm, the pair hastened to a local restaurant, where for the first time in two months Cummings was able to order a meal to suit his taste. A little shopping was attended to and then a liverv rig was hired and soon the couple were driving through a blinding snow storm to Belding, the new home of Mrs. Cummings' father, Dr. Taylor. Belding for the present at least will be the preacher-student's home. It is said that he will not visit Clarksville as the feeling there has been running high against him. A peculiar feature of the whole affair was that all the witnesses for the people deserted Prosecutor Sheldon, and turned to the one aim of freeing the respondent.—[Grand Rapids Herald.

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Edith; "we have plenty of room. 1 have been spending the morning with Mrs. Graham, and we went out for a saU just after lunch, but she could not be persuaded to join us." "Oh!" I said, as I took Mr. Graham's outstretched hand and stepped Into the boat, which wobbled unpleasantly. "It is awfully nice—after you get in." "It Is a bully day for a sail," ha returned, his face glowing with the pleasure It had given him. "1 only wish you would talk a bit to Mrs. Gra1am and get her to come out Just once. She has no idea how fine it is. My wife," he explained to Mr. Bennett, who had followed me Into the boat, "has an unaccountable aversion to the water; and she will not trust herself on It, even with me." "Indeed!" remarked Mr. Bennett, dryly. "She must condemn herseli to a good many hours alone, for I m* tlce you are out constantly." 'Oh, yes; wo agreed that I was to go whenever I chose. She does npt wish to keep me at home, and we quite understand each other on the subject." "You were singing," I said, as the sail filled and the boat cut through the water; "won't you please go on. I had no idea you had such a lovely voice." "Yes," said Lady Edith; "do sing again. Mr. Graham. It was quite lovely. and you must not be selfish with such a talent." So Mr. Graham sang again, and we listened entranced, for his voice was very melodious, and he sang as the birds do, with no apparent effort or consciousness of his charm. Lady Edith in the stern kept her face in the shadow of her parasol and said but little, yet I saw her eyes grow misty, and remembered our conversation about the little gold key. Was she thinking of the man she loved? 1 wondered dreamily. "I'll land you at your own dock," he remarked, as he steered for the shore. "And I'm sure I am very grateful i o r the nice things you say about the songs. I sing because I like to sing—just as I yield to every impulse whenever I can get any pleasure out of it. It seems the simplest thing to do." It was rather a dangerous theory, I thought, although as 1 looked at Mr. Graham's ruddy face and heard his careless laugh I quite understood that he would generally live up to what he said. And I had a quick recollection, too, of the package Elizabeth had opened; was that caused by a sudden impulse, I wondered, and had he extracted his full measure of satisfaction out of It? Lord Wilfrid was waiting on the dock when we landed, his cap pulled down over his eyes and his manner the reverse of cordial. "I have looked everywhere for you, ^'dlth," he said. "You did not tell me Tou expected to go sailing. Did you make up your party this morning?" He looked at Gordon Bennett as he spoke, and paused for a reply. "It was quite unpremeditated," said that gentleman. "In fact, your sister and Mr. Graham were kind enough to pick us up a good bit down the beach and give us a lift home." "Was any one else with you?" "I took a short sail with Mr. Graham, Wilfrid." said Lady Edith. "I am sorry If you have needed me, but I thought you Intended fishing this afternoon." She looked steadily at him, and he lowered his eyes instinctively. But his face, as he watched Mr. Graham push off and sail away, was heavy and lowering, and his fingers twitched nervously. "Listen," I said. "Mr. Graham Is singing again." He was standing by his sail now, the light of the sun full upon him, apparently unconscious of the picture he made.

UlA nwDixraN corrmcMr no? $t jo uphhcott ro niVSTRAnSD BY RAY WALTERS SYNOPSIS. T h r e e girls — E l i z a b e f h , Gabriclle a n d Elise—started f o r C a n a d a to spend t h e s u m m e r t h e r e . On board s t e a m e r they w e r e f r i g h t e n e d by a n a p p a r e n t l y elemente d s t r a n g e r , w h o , finding a b a g belonging t o one of t h e m , took e n j o y m e n t In s c r u tlniziDK a p b o t o ofi the trio. Elise s h a r e d feroom wltfc a M r s . G r a h a m , also boulltl for C a n a d a . T h e y o u n g women on a s i g h t s e e i n g t o u r m e t Mrs. O r a h a m , anxiously awaiting-tier husband, who bad a m a n i a for sailing. T h e y w e r e introduced to L o r d Wilfrid a n d L a d y Edith. A c o t t a g e by t h e ocean w a s r e n t e d by t h e tri o f o r tlie s u m m e r . Elizabeth l e a r n e d t h a t a friend of her f a t h e r ' s w a s t o call. T w o men called, one of t h e m b e i n g t h e q u e e r - a c t i n g s t r a n g e r on the • t e a m e r . T h e girls w e r e " n o t a t h o m e , " b u t discovered by the c a r d s l e f t t h a t one Of t h e m e n w a s E l i z a b e t h ' s f a t h e r ' s friend. T h e m e n proved to be J o h n C. B l a k e a n d Gordon B e n n e t t . T h e p a r t y w a » told of t h e s e a r c h for s m u g g l e r s in t h e vicinity of t h e cottage. Elise visited M r s . G r a h a m t o And t h a t h e r life w a s n o t t h e h a p p i e s t . She learned t h a t t h e G r a h a m s a n d L a d y E d i t h were a c q u a i n t ed. A wisp of yellow h a i r f r o m Mr. G r a h a m ' s pocket fell into t h e h a n d s of Elise. M r s . G r a h a m ' s h a i r w a s black. D u r i n g a s t o r m t h e y o u n g women heard a crasl In t h e b a s e m e n t of the c o t t a g e a n d a mom e n t l a t e r M a r y Anne, their w o m a n serva n t , e n t e r e d , h e r a r m bleeding. To ass u r e t h e m t h e r e w a s no d a n g e r , M a r y A n n e descended to t h e b a s e m e n t alone a n d quieted t h e i r f e a r s . L a d y E d i t h told t h e girls of a robbery of Jewels a t t h e hotel. F e a r i n g for the s a f e t y of her own ffems, s h e left them in a s a f e a t t h e cott a g e . Mr. Gordon B e n n e t t w a s properly i n t r o d u c e d , explained his queer actions, r e t u r n e d t h e lost bag a n d told of mysterio u s doings of a y e a r before connected w i t h t h e cottage. E x p l o r i n g tlie cellar, one of t h e girls found a sphinx c u f f - b u t t o n , t h e e x a c t c o u n t e r p a r t of which both Gordon B e n n e t t a n d L a d y E d i t h were f o u n d to possess, also. Elise, alone, explored t h e cellar, o v e r h e a r i n g a convers a t i o n t h e r e between M a r y A n n e a n d a m a n . H e p r o v e d to be her son, c h a r g e d w i t h m u r d e r . T h e y o u n g women agreed t o k e e p t h e secret. L a d y E d i t h told a s t o r y of a lost love In connection with

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CHAPTER VIII.—Continued. I could not think of anything to My, (or at critical momentg my TOcabnlary alwayi proves inadequate, •o I merely took her hand and stroked It gently. "1 don't know why 1 have told you tbto," t h e said, "but you have all been •o good to u i that we are no longer •tntBgers, nor ev^a mere acquaintances; and my heart l i still so heavy •ometimes. We all have graves In our hearts, we women. Tours has not come yet, and 1 hope it may be long deferred; mine is still green enough to be painful when 1 visit it. Forgive me, dear; you look quite sad, and, indeed, I am not worthy of so much sympathy." "You are very brave," I said, admiringly. "1 do not show the white feather to the world, that is all. But tell me about Mr. Blake, whom I met here the other day. Who and what Is he?" I could tell her very little, for Mr. ^ n n e t t had proved uncommunicative About hir friend, and beyond the fact t h a t he would be here for an indefinite period I knew nothing. "But do tell me," I remarked, a s f h e rose to go, "has Mrs. Bundy heard Anything about her jewels?" "Not yet. Poor old soul, she Is quite heart-broken. It is generally believed a detective Is in the hotel, posing as a guest, but he does not •eem to be making any progress. I feel perfectly comfortable about my few possessions, however, thanks to your goodness." She went away then, and I sat elone in the hammock, thinking of the t w o secrets I had learned that afternoon, and watching the glow of the setting sun, which turned some sails pink and others pearly white, as the boatloads of merrymakers sailed home. After a while Gabrlelle and Elizabeth appeared, rather the worse for wear, and Inclined to be Indignant. They had not enjoyed themselves; the shops wore no good whatuCer. Lady Fdlth had been unable to 96, and there hnd beoa some mlsunde^tandlng, for

Lord Wilfrid had not met them at the time appointed. Altogether, the day had been a failure, and It was not until a good din ner had calmed their aggrieved spirits that 1 began to relate my own experiences. giving the history of Mary Anno with as much pathos as I could manage. • p f course," remarked Elizabeth "we ought to discharge her. It Is not pleasant to think of a murderer being concealed In the house." "Good gracious!" exclaimed GabrI elle. In an alarmed voice. "What are you thinking of? Think of her waffles." "Oh, I was not going to do It; I only said that we ought to. She is too valuable to lose, especially if he real ly Is going away." So we told Mary Anne that It was all right, and we would allow her son to escape as he had planned. She was pathetically grateful, and promised never to allow him on the premises " A n d I will love you still, m y d e a r . W h e n all t h e s e a s r u n dry—** again, so we felt quite comfortable The words of the old song died about him; and, after all, why should we Interfere with a fellow-creature away, and I turned to my companions, "Let us go home," I said; but Lady In his effort to preserve life, since the life he took could not be restored Edith and her brother had already gone. by his capture? But my last thought that night was of Lady Edith and the look In her CHAPTER X. brown eyes as she held the little koy If there are any who, like Mrs. Gra ham, dislike salt air and object to the CHAPTER IX. constant intrusion of the ocean, this " M y love is like a red, red rose narrative will not interest them. T h a t ' s newly blown in J u n e ; Looking back upon It now, it seems My love is like a melody to m e that everything we did that T h a t ' s sweetly played in t u n e . " It was a baritone voice, so clear, so summer. Indeed, almost everything strong, and yet so sweet that involun we thought and said, was in some tarily we stopped talking and listenec way connected with the sea. And perhaps this is not so strange after all, until the end of the verse. since we looked out upon It from every "Where is it?" I questioned. "1 think." said Gordon Bennett, "it window and its murmur waa never must come from a boat; It will round absent from our ears. It waa Gabrlelle who originated the the point presently." plan of a supper on the rocks. Gabri> We were walking along the beach and had wandered farther than we In elle waa great in originating, but we tended, almost to the point of t h e is nsed to tell her she liked to watch' other people earry out ber ideas. She land, in fact, and, quite tired out, had seated myself upon a rock to rest sat in the hammock and urged her project, while her hair blew about ber a while before goiig back. "I wish he would sing again," 1 re- eara and her book slipped unnoticed from her lap. marked; "don't you?" "We will ask the Campbella to Join "Well, no," returned my compan Ion; "to be frank, I would rather have UP," she said, "and Mr. Bennett and Mr. Blake of course." your undivided attention." "And the Grahams," I added. "Why, please?" "If you like;" the tone was not en"I suppose It is because I was born thusiastic. "1 must say she gets on with a selfish disposition." "Listen!" 1 exclaimed, as the song my nerves; she is so mysterious." Gabrlella dislikes secrets unless she began again, closer this time, wit happens to be a party to them. She every word distinct and clear. now returned to the subject with re"So f a i r is she. m y d e a r e s t dear, So m u c h in love um I. newed vigor. T h a t I would love her all m y life "It Is full moon, you know. Think of Till ail t h e seas run d r y ; the water dashing over the rocks, and Till all t h e s e a s r u n dry. m y d e a r . the fire we'll make out of driftwood." And r o c k s melt wl' the sun—" "Spoons, forks and napkins for all The boat was quite near now. and the song ceased abruptly as the singer those people." ruminated Elizabeth, stood erect and waved his hat cheer "to say nothing of things to eat. It fully; a white parasol in the stern also will bo a lot of trouble." beckoned Invitingly. "No trouble at all. J u s t get Mary "Why," I said, "they are waving Anne to put some things in baskets. at us." In fact," Gabrlelle paused a moment "It is Graham," said Gordon Ben before breaking the news, "I have al> nett, briefly, "and your friend L / ^ y ready asked Mr. Bennett; I met him In Edith." the village when I went for the mail, "So it is." I was genuinely pleased and it suddenly occurred to me it for I could see they wanted us to Join would be nice to do this to-night." them, and I was more than willing to Of course after this startling disavoid the walk home. closure It was Impossible to demur "Get aboard." called Mr. Graham, as further, and Elizabeth rose io the octhe bow grated against a rock. "You casion. (TO B E C O N T I N U E D . ) can do It. If you don't mind stepping from one rock to the other." First Woman Professor In Moscow. "We can do It easily." I replied. "If In spite of the fact that Ihe Unlven Mr. Bennett will give me bis hand to slty of Moscow does not admit women steady me." "Would you not rather walk home? students it Is to have the first woman Mr. Bennett's voice w s certainly professor ever appointed in Russia. not encouraging, but I Ignored It, for Dr. Dontchakova Is the woman. She Is a graduate o ' Zurich ' tnd Is looked 1 wanted the sail, "Come. Mr.. 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WHERE mWRE RI5BEP OLD MOTHER EARTH WITH EXQU/S/TE' tSTOHET. WATER DRINKERS Bishop Lawrence Compares Soelui Customs of England and Americe. The bishop of Massachusetts was interviewed by t h e representative of The Treasury, an English monthly magazine, while he was in London, and was asked to express his views upon a number of topics. The reporter represented him as saying that while he did not favor prohibition, "I am in favor of all national legislation tending to the discouragement of the drinking habit. With whatever faults my own country may be charged, Americans are a temperate people. In my country hospitality can be dispensed and appreciated where no alcoholic liquor is offered; In yours we Americans have the utThis marble can be quarried in most dufflculty In getting any water to blocks or pillars of any dimensions, a drink at your hospitable tables. Every 50-ton derrick and the maximum ca kind of substitute for it, spirituous pacity of the modern railroad car and non-spirituous, is put before us, alone limiting the size of the com- but to offer or accept nothing but mercial product. At this time the out- water seems to be considered outside put is 1,500 cubic feet per day, but your scheme of hospitable entertainwithin ten years It is confidently be- ment." This utterance of the bishop will lieved the production will reach 10,000 cubic feet per day, the demand alone probably be much objected to by those who regard a dinner as very incomlimiting the output. For a verity the gold, silver, copper plete without the use of some alcoholic and zinc miners and the farmers of drinks, says Temperance, and who Colorado will be obliged to look to make a concession to what they retheir laurels within the next ten gard as the foolish objections of some years, otherwise the products of the of their guests by offering some substimine and the farm will be surpassed tute, but they never think of offering in value by the returns from the mar- water. They regard water at a dinner ble industry now being developed in as being as much out of place as catnip tea. that state. Although this Industry is scarcely While the bishop cannot be quoted two years old, It is coming to the as the antagonist of all spirituous front with amazing strides. Two years drinks, he can be quoted as making a ago the town of Marble, for many plea for people who do not want to years an abandoned mining camp, had use them or the substitutes sometimes a population of four people. To-day offered. In the judgment of some it it Is a bustling little community ol is far better to offer guests the bottled 1.000 persons, all supported directly or mineral waters and the like than Inindirectly by the marble business. toxicants. but there are many who preFinishing mills, electric power fer water. Why should they not have White House mountain In Colorado, plants, cable and electric trams, and it? One reason why It has not been nearly 14.000 feet high, at the base of which Is the little town of Marble, Is 100 or more cottages have been erected offered is the dread of appearing to be one solid mass of pure statuary mar- within the past eight months, and mean, and another is the notion that ble. If 5,000 feet of this marble were many structures of various kinds are digestion is Improved by draughts of wines and the like. mined each day for 1,000 years, the now under way. Long before the finishing mill wa:i Bishop Lawrence has settled one quarries would not be exhausted; and If all other known deposits of white completed, and actually before the point, viz.: that It Is "good form" to marble in the world were heaped up company was ready to ship one cubic provide a guest drinking water at in one mass, It would be but a foot- foot of finished marble, contracts had dinner if the" guest prefers it, and the hill as compared with the white mar- been made with Cuyahoga county, doctors tell us that too much liquid ble deposit composing this mountain. Ohio, officials to supply 1500,000 is taken now by most people at meals, Again, conceive If you can a build- worth of marble to finish the Interior and that all would be better off, even ing one mile square and 30 stories ! of the new Cleveland courthouse, an water drinkers. If less fluids of any kind were taken at dinner.

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The Marble Deposit Is Exposed fo r a Distance of More Than a Milt. high. Such a structure could be chiseled out of this mountain of solid white statuary marble, and still there would be fields of unknown extent above and below and on all sides. So great Is the deposit of white marble, that if perchance every person In the civilized world should expire to-day, a monument of generous proportions could be provided for each Individual. These statements, extravagant as they may appear to be, are actually more than conservative and it is possible to easily verify them by actual meaaurements. For present-day requirements there has been exposed one section of solid white marble one mile long, 366 feet thick, and extending back at leaat a mile and a half, as Indicated by drillings. The cores from these drillinga show that all of the marble clear to the bottom in this cross section of the deposit is sound and beautiful. Of this Immense deposit 41 per cent, is pure white statuary marble and 59 per cent, is divided between golden vein and a beautiful dark vein. The golden vein marble gives the warm coloring that Is found In onyx. The satuary marble is flawless and without a trace of color or shadow, and In quality Is equal or superior to the most famous Italian and Grecian marble.

other contract of $176,000 had beer made to supply the marble used In the construction of the Youngstown, O. courthouse and still another contract had been made for a $100,000 Chees man park memorial In Denver. With the development of thesq quarries the use of white marble foi Interior as well as exterior finish will greatly Increase, particularly in the Missouri River valley, in the Rocky mountain region and on the Pacific coast; and Judging from the favorable reception this marble has received In the far east, the foreign and Vermont product will soon cease to dominate the eastern m a r k e t Curloua Bermudan Plant. Bermuda poasesses a plant of the house leek family which haa curious properties. When the leaves begin to shrivel and fade they put forth new shoots, which in turn bear leaves that continue to grow fresh and green for many weeks. The leaves are about four Inches long, rich green in color and of waxen texture. If one of the leaves Is pinned to a wall Indoors it will begin to sprout within three or four days, be It winter or summer. The limit of existence of the life plant seems dependent upon the quantity of heat and light which the plant obtains.

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Its ical thoughts. Again an Important conclusion forced Itself upon him "with brevity, suddenness and Imme"Inspiration Is generally the result diate certitude" while he was resting of a preliminary effort." So says a on the sea beach after a long period recent French writer, discussing some of apparently futile cogitation. remarkable autobiographical passages The striking part of all this Is the from an article by Henri Polncare, the appearance of spontaneous illuminaeminent French mathematician. tion, which may be taken as the sign Almost every one has noticed that of long subconscious deliberation. Exafter long and fruitless mental ef- periences of the kind would appear to fort the result after which one has be very common with mathematicians, been striving will come to him eud- and, Indeed, with all whose work re deiily while he Is thinking of some- quires long periods of mental concenthing else. The preliminary mental tration. work has borne its fruit subconsciously. Sixty Miles of Logs. Polncare reports that many of his The largest raft of logs ever towed most abstruse mathematical discover- from Nova Scotia to Boston was comies have come to him In Just this way. posed of enough logs to reach 60 Once, after working on a difficult miles, If placed end to end. It was problem for two weeks, the solution composed of 7,000 logs rafted came to him spontaneously at night together In a mass of 400 feet In while he was trying to get to sleep; length, 60 feet wide, and 28 feet In another came to him while he was dep;h. It floated with ten feet of entering an omnibus, his mind ap- logs above water and 18 feet subparently remote from all maibemat- merged.

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Voting Out Saloons In Louisiana. General Indications appear to point fr) the fact that the temperance movement In Louisiana Is making remarkable progress. The large parish of Nachltoches recently voted out the saloon and Joined the already considerable number of "dry" areas in the state. Drinking liquor, even from one's own flask, on a railway passenger train In Louisiana Is a misdemeanor punishable by fine or Imprisonment or both. The law affecting this went Into effect on July 23. Prohibition Sustained in Maine. Prohibition was an Issue In the Maine state campaign, which closed with the recent election. The Repub Means, who opposed the resubmission of the question of prohibition, won by about 8,000 plurality. /

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WESTERN CANADA Much leu would b s satisfactory. T h e gen* eral average is above twenty bushels. "All are loud in their praises of the great crops and that won> derful country."—£rb&d from correspondence Ndliom Editorial Assoddtion of August, 1908.

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It is now possible to secure a homestead of 160 seres free and another 160 acres at $3.00 per acre. Hundreds have paid the cost of their farms (il purchased) and then had a balance of from $10.00 to $12.00 per acre from one crop. Wheat, barley, oats, flax—all do well. Mixed farming is a great success and dairying is highly profitable. Excellent climate, splendid schools and churches, n i l ways bring most every district within easy reach of market. Railway and land companies kavs lands for sale at low prices and on easy terms. "Last Best W e s t " pamphlets and maps sent free. For these and information as to how to secure lowest railway rates, apply to Superintendent of Immieration, Ottawa, Canada, or the authorized CanadiaEn Govern* ment Acent:

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She Spoke Too Quick. Mr. Crimsonbeak—I see by this paper that women are barred from the Island of Ferdinand de Norouha, belonging to Brazil. Mrs. Crimsonbeak—That's like the selfish men! Don't want the women to have any privileges! "I forgot to say, dear, that the island is only used for convicts!"

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Bessie's Task. "Mamma," said little Bessie, at table one noon, "I'm to write something to read a t school next Friday, but I've forgotten what the teacher called it." "An essay, perhaps," suggested Bessie's father. "An oration," offered the little maid's high-school brother, teaslngly. "A valedictory," prompted a senior sister. "No," said Bessie, suddenly brightening. "I remember now what it is—

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Dr. Samuel Johnson, one of the wisest men thfit ever lived, though his writlrigs (except his dictionary) were so unimportant, never uttered a more universal truth than when he affirmed of himself: "I can refrain entirely, but I cannot be moderate." It is probably at least ten times as hard .0 be a "moderate drinker" as to mainlain total abstinence. We are wont to lament the awful prevalence of Intemperance, and it Is indeed appalling; but It Is not as bad now as when presidents and cabinet aiembers habitually drank to excess, as some of them did even no further back than In the sixties last :entury. Within the menu „ o* men ind women now living, ministers of Ihe Gospel were sometimes seen ibroad In a state of Intoxication, and were thought no worse of for It. That :otild not be to-day. Still, It Is a melancholy state of hlngs when In our foremost clubs, in ivhose membership are Included professional men of high standing, even Mergymen, spirituous liquors figure prominently on the table. Apparently :here Is a widespread feeling among m excellent class of our citizens that it is "narrow" and "bigoted" to reIrain entirely from wine and whisky. But It is hard for some of us to unlerstand how such men can free themlelves from a feeling of awful guilt when they see the drunkard reeling ;hrough the street and hear the agmlzed cries of his wife and children, leclares the Christian Herald. Most men cannot go forth and give temperince lectures. Usually the most that they can do is to set a strenuous example—which should be one of total abstinence. God help us all to stamp )ut from our beloved land this awful :ur8e of rum!

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Cruel, Cruel. The conductor on the surface car was busily enrraged in looking for something on the floor under the grating of wood. A woman sat by, gazing intently at him. By and by he looked up at her. "Did you drop this quarter, madam?" he asked. "Yes," she said quickly. He handed it to her and walked away and the watching passengers tried not to laugh. It was a piece of tin.

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A, L. COONS WHO is that man who couldn't "afford t o take a paper" and then went to the saloon "to seea man?" Not a cent for the pleasure and improvement of his family, but dollars t o pour down nis miserable gullet to satisfy his depraved appetite. He's a mighty poor excuse for a MAN! Let him be nameless.

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The house owned by Alex Campbell and occupied b v Mr. and Mrs. Haze Rolf and family caught fire about 1 o'clock this afternoon. The fire was noticed first in the garret; a ladder was secured and with assistance of the neighbors was soon put out with but little damage to the roof or household goods. One Sunday morning a minister's wife saw her son chasing the hens with a stick, She went t o the door to investigate and heard him say: "I'll teach you t o t o lay eggs in a minister's family on Sunday morningl"— The January DELINEATOR.

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Mrs. M. E. Simpson and children Althen and Zelma were in Grand Rapids yesterday. Mrs. Mary Byrnes left last week for an extended visit with ler daughter in Little Rock, Ark. Sid Markel of Muskeffon, Abe ^anNorman and A. Ward of i rand Rapids who work in the uraiture factory here have reuraed t o their homes until the actory starts again, it having closed down until after the holidays.

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Word from Br'er Williams. "De black crow not only don't know Local Option Violators Receive Severe ' dos how black he is. but he live an' Punishment. | die in ile belief dat no mockin' bird kin HASTINGS, Mich., Dec. 16.-1 b-at Uhn slnsiug."—Atlanta ConstltuJudge Smith Tuesday afternoon | lion.

sentenced the first violators of i Riilroi* Trains leavlif Lowell. the local option law to appear, before him. P E K E MARQUETTE. Ernest Irland, Castleton town-1 : 7.50 a m , 5.65, p m. ship, who violated the law while FF oo rr SGar ga ni nda w Kaplds: *10.43, a m , *3.50 unaer suspended sentence b y ! p m ( 8.45, p m . furnishing liquor t o a man who 1 F o r Beldlng:10 a m . F o r F r e e p o r t went home and beat up his wife, 3.50 p m. •Connect a t E l m d a l e f o r D e t r o i t received 75 days in tne Detroit GRAND T R U N K . house of correction. George McDowell also ofCastleT i m e T a b l e In Effect S e p t 28.1908 Oolnu: E a r t : 6.56 a . m , 9 38 a . m . ton, drew 10 days in jail and $25 3.00 p m , 7 281» m . costs, as did William Titus, of m t> 4.1. u 4. • Going Went: 9 38 a . m , 12:12 p . m . , Cloverdale. Both gave booze t o 5 ^ m., 8 23 p. m. men who were arrested for drunkenness, All three are young farmers.

T h e Lowell M e t a l w o r k s iBpntrtDg o n t h e m a r k e t a RUperlor line of fire lets cookers, w h i c h a r e handBome, d u r a b l e a n d e q u a l In efficiency t o a n y articles ot t h e i r k i n d . T h e y a r e f u r n ished w i t h a n electric a t t a c h m e n t t o be connected t h e s a m e a s a n electric NICE STRING O F F U R S flat I r o n . P o t a t o e s were b a k e d In o n e by a 6-mlnutA c o n n e c t i o n — t i m e r e q u i r e d 40jilnutes. C a n g h t by Lowell A m a t e u r T r a p p e r s in G r a t t a n Township. H E WAS G E N E R O U S Floyd and Herbert Oliver and

Clarence Reutelster have returned from a six weeks' outing in Grattan township, tanned, fat and happy over their good time and nice catch of fur. Their string, which may be a surprise to Lowell people, includes 352 muskrats, 25 skunks, 8 coons 2 minks, 1 badger, 1 fox and several weasels. T H R J ANTJARY D E L I N E A T O R . Besides this they had game dinners and suppers galore and Ever Noticed This? came home feeling like young However, it is to be noted that the man who thinks he knows it all, only bucks.

M a s t e r W a l t e r , a g e d five, h a d e a t e n t h e s o f t p o r t i o n s of his t o a s t a t b r e a k f a s t a n d plied t h e c r u s t s on his p l a t e . " W h e n 1 w a s a little b o y , " r e m a r k ed his f a t h e r , " I a l w a y s a t e t h e c m s t s of m y t o a s t . ' "Did y o u like t h e m ? " a s k e d t h e litt l e fellow cheerfully " Y e s . " replied t h e p a r e n t . " Y o u m a y h a v e t h e s e , " replied Master Walter, pushing hts plate a c r o s s t h e table.

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Proofs of Olympla's Great Age. Excavation carried out in the sacred Committees Appointed for A n m i a l Meeting t o be Held J a n u a r y 1 0 . precincts of Olympla, G^-ice, near .he great altar of Zeus, have resulted The annual banquet of the in the discovery of interesting remains Lowell Board of Trade will be of the neolithic period, including held on or about January 26. hou.se vessels and implements. Thus At a recent meeting of the Board it is believed to be evident that Olymof Directors the matter was displa was a place of human habitation cussed and the following commore than 3,000 years before Christ.

Marriage Age Is Increased. It is generally admitted that the marriageable age of women lias advanced considerably of recent years. Many a bride has long felt girlhood beANOTHER Grand Jury is called for t o investigate alleged munihind her before she exchanges her cipal scandals in Grand Rapids. Electing a professional gambler vows at the altar, and there seem to for mayor may prove expensive experience, but if our city friends N e w C h r i s t m a s g o o d s In a r t be few young men nowadays who care Myrtls Graham. can not learn any other way, let 'em buy brains and pay for 'em. needle w o r k . to assume the responsibilities c' marGet y o u r C h r i s t m a s h o l l y a t V a n ried life until they are In the Luanclal M R . M C N U T T ' S lecture Friday evening was delivered under diffi[tyke's. culties. arrivals, position usually associated with mid.. . What , with a long, drawn-out string of late 1 J , THE Christmas number of the Grand Rapids Herald, issued G e o r g e C o m s t o c k Is In Greenville dle ago. whispering, shuffling boys and a cold hall, both speaker and and- Sunday, consisting of 124 pages, full t o the brim with timely read- t h i s w e e k . i6nc© had cl hard timo ot itj and both did \iiid©r the circuni- inff and advcrtisinir is a ffr©at ci'odit) t o the publishers and a treG o o d milch c o w f o r sale. I n q u i r e a^MVIinoa T H E Lr.^TiniMJ o a oa r»V»i»r*nin uttirm ... ji . .. . _ i J• i o •J t Woman Wins Prized Msdsl. stances. E D G E R rlr\aa does T»r\f not rtrtua pose as chronic annlrl* scold; Vvii'f. but some mendous advertisement for its home citv. a t tbla office. Miss Gertrude Holland Wren has of these conditions can be improved. Let the hour for raising the 1 500 v o l u m e s H e n t y — A l g e r — O p t i c Just received the Perelra medal from curtain be announced; and then let everybody make a special effort Mead—Carey—Reld a n d T r o w b r i d g e the Pharmaceutical Society of Engb o o k s f o r b o y s a n d girls, 25c e a c h t o be on hand promptly. As to the boys, they should be fairly land. This medal in looked upon as a t £ L o o k ' s . warned; and if that does not work, there is plenty of room down W a t c h e s a n d d i a m o n d s c h e a p e r a t the blue ribbon of pharmacy and has There is one man in the United States who has perhaps heard stairs. This is a matter t h a t parents should look after; but if they never before been won by woman. Stocking's t h a n any competition. more women's secrets than any other man or woman in the will not do it, call for the services of an officer. One or two good Miss Wren also won the silver medal Miss I d a Frledle s p e n t S u n d a y w i t h country. These secrets are not secrets of guilt or shame, but examples will work wonders. As for the cold, if nothing else will *or practical chemistry and was brackthe secrets of suffering, and they have been confided to Dr. her p a r e n t s in E a s t Lowell. do, let each gentlemen attendant contribute a small stick of wood. R . V . Pierce in the hope and expectation of advice and help. G o t o U g l o w ' s b a k e r y f o r a 10c 01 eted first for the silver medal In chemistry and physics. She is reportThat few of these women have been disappointed in their exLadies and gentlemen, fellow citizens, think on these things. 16c l u n c h o r a 25c r e g u l a r dinner. pectations is proved by th\s feet that ninety-eight per cent, of B o r n — t o Mr a n d M r s Charles id to be an indefatigable worker and til women treated by Dr. Pierre have been absolutely and o be devoted to h e r profeislon. There J o h n s o n , Dec. 16, a d a u g h t e r . altogether cured. Such a record would be remarkable if the i r e now many more women pharrasF e n w a y c h o c o l a t e s — a s g o o d a» LONG-SUFFERING is generally classed with the virtues but we cases treated were numbered by hundreds only. But when ists in England than in Amsrlca. •ny 80c kind—In f a n c y Chiistmai^ that record applies to the treatment of more than half-a- milquestion if the stoicism of Lowell people in enduring for vears a boxes only OOt* a lb a t L o o k ' s . lion women, in a practice of over 40 years, it is phenomenal, cold public hall is of that sort. The penurious management of Train's Marry a Girl Graduate, air. and entitles Dr. Pierce to the gratitude accorded him by women, as the first of C. Guy Terry h a s been fn Pont!h« hall, which sacrifices the comfort and endangers the health of hunThe phyBlcian gazed with delight upspecialists in the treatment of women's diseases. •ud Ann A r b o r o n bunlneHHtblH week on that snowy hillock of girl gradEvery sick woman may consult Dr. Pierce by letter, absolutely without dreds of people to save a few pennies has become well-nigh intolerFOR SALE—two R o u " d O a k he»«ter» charge. All replies are msiled, sealed in perfectly plain envelopes, without able. At the lecture Friday evening, the speaker after making the •nd u n e c o o k H t c v e . 8. E . Moye 2 * 1 uates. tier on tier, with their pink any printing or advertising whatever, upon them. Write without fear as with* cheeks, their shining eyes and their v citable kick at the venerable hole in the stage carpet, which, by M : . a n d Mrs Geo C o m s t o c k spen out fee, to World's Dispensary Medical Association, Dr. R. V . Pierce, Presto S u n d a y w i t h Mr. a n d Mrs. Allle Cat • soft, abundant hair. i.l ^ way, has been worn to a frazzle, asked for more fire, and one of Buffalo, N . Y . "Marry a girl graduate, boy," he 4 n Keene. he ushers after long search produced some slivers and a match. DR. PIERCE'S FAVORITE PRESCRIPTION said to his son. "From high school Miss M a u d e Alnsley s p e n t Sunday It might help some If the stoves were painted red—but probably or from college, t h e girl graduate ter seems t o be in about as much danger as the hunted and the els S t r o n g In G r a n d R a p i d s yesterday be ^ts of the field and even people in their homes are not safe centage of childless marriages Is less B o o k s f o r b o y s a n d girls, s t a n d a r r by a tenth In her case." Some measures safeguarding lite and property f-hould be adopted Action a n d g i f t b o o k s f o r a d u l t s , t h e It is not right to trust irresponsible people with guns and permit best a s s o r t m e n t s a t Henry's druy them to roam at will shooting at every moving object their frenzied Harley Maynard was in Grand I Arthur Avery was in Grant s t o r e . Wanted t h s Tslsphons. A man entered a tenderloin drug imaginations convert into a deer or bear. If a reasonable degree Rapids Tuesday. T h e L o y a l T e m p e r a n c e Legion Rapids Saturday. m e e t s S a t u r d a y Dec. 19, 2 p. m . a t store the other day and asked f o r a of sanity cannot be exhibited by hunters generally, we need not be Mrs. J. E. l^ee was in Grand Miss Frances Drew spent Sun- t h e M e t h o d i s t c h u r c h . Send th» telephone, says t h e New York Tribsurprised a t the adoption of wholesale restrictive measures with Rapids Monday. day in Grand Rapids. children. une. He was evidently from out of Jesse Tompsett was in Grand We d o n ' t confine o u r h o l i d a y stock town. "Do I pay you first or afteit Mr. and Mrs. 0 . 0 . Adams t o a n y p a r t i c u l a r c l a s s of g o o d s . We ward?" he asked t h e clerk, when the Rapids Tuesday. were in Ionia Monday. buy n o v e l t i e s In all lines. Come a n d Miss Nina Wisner spent MonMiss Minnie Raymond is clerk- 4ee o u r c o m p l e t e d i s p l a y . H e n r y t h e Instrument In question was pointed out to him. "Tou call your number day in Grand Rapids. druggist. ing for W. S. Winegar. and then put your dime In t h e slot, a n d Mrs. Don M. S m i t h enter"Go TO THE business men, they will pay it and they can stand Mrs. Chauncey Townsend has Mrs. O. C. McDannell was in t aMr. i n e d t w e l v e of t h e i r r e l a t i v e s a n d snapped the clerk. The stranger was it." Four subscription papers in little less than a week. Yes, the been very ill this week. Grand Rapids yesterday. friends a t a six o'clock rabblt-pl* suspicious. "In t h a t hole there?** he business man's shoulders are broad, but we wonder if Sears-Roeasked, looking all around the teleMrs. G. G. Towsley was in Mr. and Mrs. John Clark were d i n n e r M o n d a y evening. buck or Montgomery Ward would contribute a few dollare t o every- Grand Rapids Monday. phone and fingering t h e slot dubious' F a r m of 110 a c r e s 7 miles s o u t h , in Grand Rapids yesterday. one in trouble? We wonder if a little more loyalty to these same ly. "Yes." "I guess not," said he, w e s t of L o w e l l , g o o d 7-room hous*Miss Francis Sheedy spent Miss Mattie White of Saranac a r g e b a s e m e n t b a r n , p o u l t r y h o u s * turning away with dsclslon; *T a l a t * uare-shouldered business men wouldn't be a reasonable just and Tuesday in Grand Rapids. visited friends here Tuesday. Mog b o u s e etc. 4 a c r e y o u n g appl« lookin' f e r no savin's bank." rfristian-like course? Finally, we wonder if it wouldn't be a fair o r c h a r d . Price 4000 If t a k e n sooi < Miss Kathleen McGrath spent Tirjg t o start and finish some of these worthy petitions for aid Mrs. Harriett Wisner spent F o r t y a c r e s 6 miles n o r t h w e s t o riewhere off from Main street? If it's a good thing for business Saturday in Grand Rapids. yesterday in Grand Rapids. Women a5 Well as Men S a r a n a c , n e w 7-room house, b a s e to be charitable and public spirited why not pass it around Miss Myrtie English of Saranac m e n t b a r n , 2 a c r e s t i m b e r , first clam* Wm. Forman of Delta is visit- •lay l o a m , 4 a c r e s b e a r i n g o r c h a r d Are Made Miserable by o others? visited friends here Tuesday. ing his uncle C. J. Forman. This Is a g o o d o n e a n d a b a r g a i n foi Harold Hastings of Saginaw Kidney Trouble. Mrs. J as. Bristol of Ada visit- t o m e o n e a t 2,800. PRINCIPALS of the schools of Grand Rapids announce as the result visited friends here Monday. Seal s b l p t o y s t e r s a t V a n D y k e ' s ed her sister Mrs. Isaac Mitchel uf observations that students who smoke become mentally lazy O n ' v six m o r e s h o p p i n g d a y s lxKidney trouble preys upon the mind, dls Will Doyle of Grand Rapids Tuesday. on* C h r i s t m a s Don't worry abon turages and lessens ambition: beauty, vigo m d fail in their studies. Nothing new in the statement; but some spent Sunday with his parents an Mrs. S. Newman and daughter » h a t t o b u v Com** t o head q " 1— 1 a s ^ choerMness sooi Lowell parents and their boys may be interested. In Postmaster here. t rs. O u r cofui l t e i t s o r t m e n ' s a ( ' I t ' ' 7 " _ r Y disappear when the kid Bertha of Freeport were in town 1 iw prices m a k e welect lour«*asy Homer Warren's office, Detroit, is a human skull, on the frontal ^ neys are out of orde Miss Bertha Doyle spent the yesterday. bone of which are painted these words, "What's the use?" That's H e n r v t h e Dugglst. or diseased. latter part of last week in Grand what we say: "Boys, what's the use?" Kidney trouble ha.* F o u n t a i n pens a t Williams'. Mrs. E. F. Fairchilds left yes Rapids. become so prevalen F A R M W A N T E D NEAR A L T O , „ . . , _ , terday for a visit with relatives mf . that it is not uncommoi •*ast preferred. T h e Lowell Rea Miss Dora Buirley of Geneva, and friends in Denver, Colo. for a child to be bon PROBP 'sare good for the admission of Arizona and New E s t a t e c o m p a n y has a buyer for a Ind., is working for Dr. Anderson SS afflicted with weak kid Mexico int». he union as separate states, either by this Congress itood 40, 60 o r 80 a c r e f a r m . P e r s o n s Joseph Kinyon went t o Grand in his office. neys. If the child urln or its succesoor. The President favors it; and now that election is Rapids yesterday to attend the In t h a t vicinity w i s h i n g t o sell wll ates too often, if th( d o well t o see a s a t *.nce. Mrs. Alice Barnes has returned funeral of his nephew Frank over, opposition seems t o have died out. This will make a comurine scalds the flesh or if, when the chilc R i n g s tor all a t Williams'. 'caches an age when it should be able tc from a visit in Lansing and Strong. pact boay of forty-eight states. Of our continental territories, T h o u s a n d s wlU t a k e a d v a n t a g e o rontrol the passage, It Is yet afflicted wltl Grand Ledge. only Alaska will remain "out in the cold." The Grand Rapids Herald a n d Low oed-wetting. depend upon it. the cause of Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Whitney Mrs. Frank Coons spent Tues- Clarksville spent Monday with ell L e d g e r B a r g a i n D a y offer. D o n ' t :he difficulty is kidney trouble, and the firs' IT I p u t I t off, b u t subscribe t o d a y step should be towards the treatment 01 T H A T ' S a poor proposal in the Presidents message, to pic place day and Wednesday with friends Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Rhodes. t h r o u g h T h e L e d g e r a n d secure t h e these important organs. This unpleasan r Army promotions in the hands of the President or Secretary of Wiar. in Grand Rapids. g Mrs. A. W. Bennett and two r e a t e s t l i t e r a l ? b a r g a i n ever offered (rouble is due to a diseased condition of the Such a. procedure would pave the tne way for lor favoritisms lavontisms and abuses Clayton McFarland of Entrican children of Saranac spent Sunday tbe p e o p l e of Michigan. L a s t c b a n e e kidneys and bladder and not to a habit a: t o g e t T h e H e r a l d a t t h i s r e m a r k a b l y most people suppose. without end; and we should "d have figure-heads for officers, chosen is spending a week a t the home a t the home of Chas. Kraft. l o w r a t e . T b e e u b s c r l p t f o n price Is Women as well as men are made misfrom the families of con^ tsmen and millionaires, "and their sisters of ueo. Speaker. t o be raised a f t e r December 31st erable with kidney and bladder trouble, Miss Marguerite Walsh of Cad O r d e r n o w . and their cousins and their aunts." Not any of that for you Uncle and both need the same great remedy. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lynn of illr.c returns tomorrow t o spend Sam." ^ The mild and the immediate effect of Diamonds a t Wllllamt'. South Boston spent Sunday with the holidays with her mother S w a m p - R o o t is soon realized. It Is sold L O W E L L Real E S T A T E CO. '.tv Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Rhodes' here. Geo. M. P a r k e r , M a n a g e r , P h o n e 181 by druggists. In fiftyFUNNY, isn't it? Down in front of the City State bank Tuescent and one dollar Lowell Mich. day, T H E L E D G E R man stopped to look at the Cutter Company's Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Wood left sIzm. You may have a Miss Bertha Bergin was taken new blowing machine going by on the dray. Tom Murphy and Tuesday for a visit with relatives with an attack of appendicitis Cuff b u t t o n s a t Williams'. sample bottle by mail free, also pamphlet tell- Hom* t Swwup-Root John Arehart stood in the window and grinned. "Two of a kind," in Harrison and Chicago till not week but is improvmg nicely ing all about it, including m^ny of the A Dsagsrons Operatic* after the holidays. they said; and then they "laft." saw. Her parents went t o Ypsl is t h e r e m o v a l of t b e a p p e n d i x b y a thousands of testimonial letters received Mrs. Ernest Bailey of Detroit lanti Friday to care for her am s u r g e o n . N o o n e w h o t a k e s Dr. from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer Co.. Binghamton, N. Y., be sure anr BECAUSE the President in his mest-age intimates that some con- visited at the home of Clayton ! Bergin will remain unti K i n g ' s N e w Life Pills Is ever s u b j - c t kmention this paper. next ed t o tnls f r i g h t f u l ordeal. T h e y gressmen have private reasons for objecting to employment ol Gunn and other friends here' last i week, but Mr. Bergin return Don't make any mistake but re* w o r k s o q u l s t l y y o u d o n ' t feel t h e m government detectives it is proposed to "rebuke" him. Before the week. led Monday. They c u r e c o n s t i p a t i o n , b e a d a ^ b e m e m b e r t b e n a m e , Dr K i l m e r ' s beligerents start in they haa better consult a specialist on buzz Rpllable w a t c h e s , priced very l o w 1 Bracelets, all tba new stylet a t biliousness a n d m a l a r i a . 28c a t D rtwamp-root, and tbe address, Blog* htmpton, N. T. (i. Look's d r u g store. saw injuries. Theodore is loaded and don't you forget it. t h i s m o n t h , WUKanri. \ Williams*.

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v., Canadian Holiday Excursions via Grand Trunk Railway System. Single f a r e p l u s $2 00 f o r t h e r o u n d trip, t o certain Canadian points on all t r a i n s . December 19, 20. 21 a n d 22 1908, valid r e t u r n i n g t o leave destina t i o n t o a n d Including J a n u a r y l l t h 1909. F o r f a r e s a n d o t h e r p a r t i c u lars consult

A. 0 . H E f DLAUFF, AGENT, Mrs. Browne was shocked beLOWELL, MICH. yond words t o hear her small son speak of little Jane Smith, who had spent the afternoon at the CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S EXCURSIONS house, as a "darned fool." Via "Why, Charles," said his Orsad Traak Railway System mother, "where did you hear| One a n d one-half f a r e f o r t h e R o u n d such talk? Come right to the T r i p on all t r a i n s December 24th. 25th, bathroom and have those 31st, 1908, a n d J a n u a r y l a t , 1909. Ret u r n limit on C h r i s t m a s t i c k e t s (sold naughty words washed out of December 24th a n d 25th) December your mouth." 28th; N e w Y e a r ' s t i c k e t s (sold pecAfter a thorough cleansing of e m b e r 31rtt a n d J a n u a r y 1 * 1 ) - t o * ' 4 ^ the small mouth with soap and r e t u r n i n g u p 10 J a n u a r y 4 t h , 1 8 0 ^ ^ res and other partlciitars water, Mrs. Brown asked: "Now c oFn os ur l tf aA. O. Heydlauff, A g e n t . what do you think of little Jane?" "Just the same as I did before," was the reply, "only 1 dasn't say Tu Notice. it.—The January DELINEATOR. 1908 Lowell T o w n s h i p t a x e s are n o w In m y h a n d s f o r collection. M. N H e n r y , T r e a s u r e r .

LOGICAL Dottle, aged 6, wax p l a y i n g w i t h her lolls. She w a s b e a r d t o r e m a r k : V e r g e n n e s Taxes. ' N o w , R o s a m o n d , y o u p u t on y o u r things and g o d o w n t o the grocery I will be a t t h e ( I t S t a t e b a n k o n ind g e t s o m e groceries f o r me. a n d S a t u r d a y s t o receive t a x e s . then If y o u w a n t t o y o u c a n s t o p a t J o h n Krum, m he c o u r t h o u s e a n d tret c o u r t e d T r e a s u r e i Vergennes T o w n s h i p . a ^hlle."— THE J ANUARY DELINEATOR Sweetness by the Ton. Perfume manufacturers of Italy every year consume 1,860 tons of orange blossoms, 930 tons of roses. 150 tons each of jasmine and violets and 15 tons of Jonquils.

NOTICE OF COIUMISSIOMBRS ON CLAIMS.

State of Michigan, the Probsts Court for the Oouiity of Kt nt. 1" thnMstier of the Estate of Chester O Stone. De. eased. Having been xpoointol commlssioaers to recelre examine and adju t all claims and demands of all persons aga nst said df ceased we do hereby give notice that four months from the I2ib day of December A O 1906. were al lowed by said court for creditors to Statues and Posterity. present their claims to us for examinution and How many statues we shall leave to adjustment, and tnat we will meet at A. L. future generations! I Imagine they Coons' Htore in said county, en Thu sdav. the IHth day of February A. D.. 1909, and on Thurswill not be a little embarrassed by day, ay, the 8tb sth aay day of April „A. _D., 1909, at ten the number, and. as the glory of most o'clock in the foranoon of ta'ld days.'fjr the purpose «f exaoLlniM and adjuotlng said celebrities Is short-lived they will not claims. Dated Lowell, Dee. 14th A 0,1908. be very grateful to us for the legacy. W.s Win*gar, A. L. Coon*. —Le Petit Parisian. Oommlssioners.

Are You Going to Build? T h e impression seems to have gained ground that because we have made a change in the management, that we are going out of business. T h i s is not tbe case.

We are Open for Business. and under a new management w e shall endeavor to treat every customer fairly. W e shall keep a full line of every thing in the

Lumber and Building Material Line. And if you are at a n y t i m e wanting anything in our line you will find that

It Will Pay You Well Before Bitylti| te Call and Get Our Prices. B y doing this you will know that they are g r e a t l y reduced and cannot be beaten. A l l we ask is the chance to figure with you.

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F o r those who wish to give some substantial, sure-to-be-needed present, this store has a Thousand Practical Answers to the

CHRISTMAS GIFT QUESTION.

the prices do most of the talking.

W h o ever heard of a home with too much Table Linen, Napkins, Towels, etc?

W h o knows of a home where

a new R u g or Carpet, a new pair of Curtains or a new Carpet Sweeper would not be a moat acceptable gift? girl has too many pretty Waists or Ribbons or fancy collars or any of the things to make a girl happy?

What

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has too many dresses or cloaks? There is not an article in this store that is not givable and a sure-to-be-appreciated gift.

Skirts

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I n giving you this partial schedule of our value-giving for the last two weeks before Christmas, we prefer to let

Waists 9 1 5 0 W A I S T S 98c W a i s t s of f a n c y mercerized s h i r t i n g s t r i m m e d w i t h f a n c y b r a i d s . W a i s t s of emb r o l d e r e y l a w n s w i t h e m b r o i d e r y collors a n d cuffs. 92.00 AND 92 50 W A I S T S 1.48 Black p l e a t e d w a i s t s m a d e of e x t r a q u a l i t y B r l l l a n t l n e l o n g sleeves, l a r g e sizes only a few left. 94 50 W A I S T S 92 98 Ecru Net w a i s t s , prettily trimmed e m b r o i d e r e d b a t i s t e w a i s t s , all 4.50 values 92.98. 95.00 W A I S T 9 3 95 Black silk w a i s t s , f o u r different s t y l e s t o select f r o m , m a d e of e x t r a q u a l l t y black taffeta. Colored t a f f e t a s , several w a i s t s In plain c o l o r s a n d f a n c y s t r i p e d t a f f e t a m a d e In t h e l a t e s t a p p r o v e d styles. 9 3 95.

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Our patrons know that when we quote an article at a reduced price and give a

value on that article, that that value is an actual bonafide, fair and proper value, nothing whatever fictitious about it. Hencc, this list will appeal strongly to those accustomed to trading here for the price reductions are markedly sharp

and big thiS week.

Every Item Merits Immediate Attention.

Table Linen

a n d Hosiery f o r Women a n d Children.

Table Demask 25c BleachedTable Damask 19c. 60 Inches w i d e f a i r q u a l i t y ,

50c Bleached T a b l e Damask 35c. 60 Inches wide, g o o d q u a l i t y , u n i o n l l r e n

60c Bleached T a b l e Damask 45c. 58 Inches wide all linen g o o d w e i g h t , fine patterns.

$1.25 Bleached T a b l e Damask 89c F u l l 2 y a r d s wide, fine q u a l i t y , all p u r e linen, several b e a u t i f u l p a t t e r n s .

$1.50 Bleached T a b l e Damask 1.10. Full 2 y a r d s w i d e , weight.

p u r e linen, h e a v y

25c T u r k e y Red T a b l e Damask 19c. We k n o w o u r a s s o r t m e n t wlU p l e a s e y o u because I t Is replete w i t h a l l t h e bent a n d n e w e s t t h i n g s . We k n o w o u r prices will please y o n because t h e y a r e a b s o l u t e Iv t h e l o w e s t ever offered f o r g o o d reliable Furs. Genuine F r e n c h Coney Scarf a t 59c t o 8.60

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Black Coney Scarfs, T h r o w s , S h a w l s , etc. a t $1.00 t o $12 00. Real A u s t r a l i a n O p p o s u m Scarf a t $2.98 t o | 1 2 50. I s a b e l l a F o x S h a w l Scarfs In t h e n e w e s t • h a p « s $4 50 t o | 2 5 00. I m i t a t i o n Chlnchllll F u r s f o r Girls 9 1 9 8 t o 115 00. Grey O p p o s u m S c a r f s a n d T h r o w s $2 98 t o $15 00 lilended River Mink Scarf 9 1 5 0 t o 91& 00 All s h a p e s of t h r o w s , ruffs, s h a w l s , s c a r f o etc. Grey squirrel, s a b l e s q u i r r e l , n e a r seal c a r o c u l , K r l m m e r b l u e w o l f , etc., e t c Muffn of all shapes- t o m a t c h nebrly • • e r y s t y l e of F u r . Our F u n a r e m a d e f r o m t h e b e s t q u a l i t y s k i n s a n d lined w i t h t b e b e s t l i n i n g possible, m o s t l y S k i n n e r ' s S a t i n .

T h e newest styles, t b e b e s t p a t t e r n s , t h s l a r g e s t a s s o r t m e n t t o select f r o m a n d all a t b a r g a i n prices. J u s t t h r e e lots. L O T 1. T e n different styles, 5 black a n d 5 colors, t h a t sold r e g u l a r l y a t 95.50 t o 96 50, C h r i s t m a s sale price 93.95. L O T 2. Fifteen different s t y ' e s In b l a c k « n d colors, t h ^ t t o l d r e g u l a r l y a t f r o m $7 50 t o $8 75. Gored s k i r t s , pleated s k i r t s , ooklrts t r i m m e d w i t h foldff, b a n d s , b u t t o n s , etc., severa 1 g o o d flare models. C h r i s t m a s salp price 5.95. L O T 3. T w e n t y - s e v e n different s t y l e s In bl ack and c o l o r s — P a n a m a s , S e r g e y Cheve r o n s . Voiles, W o r s t e d s , e t c . — t r i m m e d w i t h self folds, silk f o l d s a n d fancy b u t t o n s , rearnlar 9 00 t o 1150 values, s a l e price 7.95 E v e r y f k l r t Is m a d e of All P u r e Wool material. E v e r y s k i r t m e a s u r e s m o r e t h a n 4% y a r d s a r o u n d the b o t t o m E v e r y s k i r t Is a W O O L T E X S K I R T a n d Is g u a r a n t e e d t o g i v e t w o s e a s o n s s a t i s factory wear.

Dress Goods Silks and Satins COLORED D R E S S GOODS 25c All Wool F l a n n e l l W a l s t l n g s In fancy colors a n d p a t t e r n s , a n exceptional g o o d 25c value. S a l e price t h e y a r d 19c.

SOcFANCY B R I L L I A N T I N E 35c 12 pieces colored Brllllantlnes, full 36 Inches wide, c o m e In all c o l o r s a n d p a t terns.

69c B E A U T I F U L S A T I N F A C E D H E N R I E T T A 69c H e n r i e t t a s w i t h a b e a u t i f u l S a t i n lust r e finish, green, blue, b r o w n , g r e y , t a n a n d black.

B L A C K D R E S S GOODS. 15c Black D a n i s h Cloth Ho. P l a i n Black Half Wool D a n i s h Cloth s u i t a b l e f o r dresses, w a i s t s a n d c h i l d r e n ' s w e a r .

25c P O P U L A R C L O T H 20c

Wrappers

36 Inches wide, c o m e s In Black, w h i t e a n d colors, all f a s t colors.

50c B L A C K D R E S S G O O D S 37c Black Serge Black Voile, Black Albatrosoi, Black C a s h m e r e all 36 Inches wide, r e g u l a r 50c qualities. S a l e price 37c.

Coats

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38 Inches wide, line w e a v e , excellent finish, f o r w a i s t s s k i r t s a n d suits; 42 Inch fine q u a l i t y AJohalr w i t h a n excellent l u s t r e finish, r e g u l a r price 75c. Sale price 59c.

$1.00 B L A C K D R E S S G O O S 79c Black Voile, t h e crisp w l r e y kind (1mo r t e d . ) 40 Inches wide; Black Serge, 44 nches wide, fine q u a l i t y ; Black P a n a m a full 52 Inches wide, f o r s k i r t s a n d s u i t s ; 50 Inch Black B r i l l l a n t l n e w i t h a rich l u s t r e M o h a i r finish.

Black Taffeta Silks a t e x t r e m e l y l o w prices guaranteed to wear.

All p u r e silks a n d

$1.00 B L A C K T A F F E T A 69c 35 Inches wide, g u a r a n t e e d l e a t h e r taffe t a , E x c e l l e n t finish.

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Values In Black Broadcloth Coats t h a t positively cannot be equaled elsewhere. Black Broadcloth coats 95.90. HenMUtlng Coats of Black Broadclotbr 52 Inches long made with a collar less effect, trimmed with fancr braids and velrets, special sale price. Price 95.90 Semi lltttiig Black Broadcloth coat* mads In tbe new Directolre style with high collars and wide revers, lined throughoot wleh good quality Venetian and trimmed with braids, bands of satin and satin battnn«. Hpedal sale price 99 75 930.00 New Emulre style coats of fine qusllty Broadcloths trimmed with band* of satin and fancy braids Guaraotsed Skinner Satin lined thronghont 13 50 Children's heavy winter coats at J out half price- Good heavy weight coats of all wool kersevs, etc.. In plain nnd fancy colors at Just half their regular price. I hlldren's 96.00 coats Sale price 93 00. Children's 97.50 coats Sale price 9# 75. Children's 93 00 coats Sale price 94 00. Children's 99 00 coats Sal' price 94 50. We ars the exclusive agents for

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Ready made w r a p p e r s of {Flane t t e and Percale in neat patteans. Black and white, blues, reds and grays. T h e s e wrappers are cut very full and made in the best s t y l e s all sizes. Regular price $1.00 and SI.23 S a l e price each

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$1.25 B L A C K T A F F E T A 92c 85 Inches w i d e , h a s a b e a u t i f u l finish a n d Is a q u a l i t y t h a t c a n be depended upo n t o g i v e a b s o l u t e s a t i s f a c t i o n . Sale price 92c

1.35 B L A C K P E A U D E S O I E 9 8 c 35 Inches w i d e , h e a v y w e i g h t , h i g h finish, s u i t a b l e f o r w a i s t s , s u i t s a n d s k i r t s

Yard Wide Satin 79c BELDING BROS. "YARD WIDE SATIN T h i s s a t i n Is g u a r a n t e e d t o give t w o seasons' wear.

Underwear

Good w i d t h and p a t t e r n .

35c Turkey Red T a b l e Damask 25c. 50c T u r k e y Red T a b l e Damask 35c. G o o d p a t t e r n , red a n d w h i t e a n d blue a n d w h i t e . Colors w a r r a n t e d g o o d f a s t oil c o l o r s .

Napkins $2.00 Pure Linen Napkins SI. 35. Size 21x21 Inches. Several g o o d p a t t e r n s .

$2.50 Pure Linen Napkins $1.69. 22x22 Inches, g o o d w e i g h t fine g o o d p a t t e r n s Including d o t .

$3.00 Pure Linen Napkins $1.69. 24x24 Inches excellent q u a l i t y f o r finish.

Fancy Towels 25c F a n c y Christmas T o w e l s 17c. F a n c y linen t o w e l s w i t h h e m m e d e n d s . . F a n c y b u c l ^ t o w e l s w i t h hemmed e n d s . F a n c y linen t o w e l s w i t h fringed ends. All linen buck t o w e l i n g b y t h e y a r d , 17, .20 a n d 24 Inches wide. Special sale price 30c, 40c a n d 50c t h e y a r d .

Blankets COTTON FLEECED B L A N K E T S 45c full 10*4 size blankets, well fiecced in gray, tan and white, all with fancv colored borders. 1.25 F L E E C E D B L A N K E T S 95c 11-4 size, tan, gray, and white, fancy colored borders, w e l l finished ends. 1.40 F L E E C E D B L A N K E T S 1.25 E x t r a heavy weight blankets in white grey and tan colors, these blankets have an excellent German finish. E X C E P T I O N A L V A L U E S I S WOOL BLANKETS 3.25 Values, sale price 2 62 5 50 values, s a ' e price 3 95. 7 50 values, sale price 6.90. 9.00 values, s a l e prices 7.89. 1 2 5 BED S P R E A D S 87c P u r e w h i t e c r o c k e t Bedspreads, regul a r size, marselles p a t t e r n s , r e g u l a r 1.25 v a l u e , s a l e price 87c. 3.50 S P R E A D S 2.25 L a r g e site Marseilles q u f l t s w i t h a n excellent s a t i n finish, several b e a u t i f u l p a t terns. 2.50 F R I N G E D S P R E A D S 1 69 B e a u t i f u l fringed q u i l t s w i t h c u t c o r n ers, all g o o d p a t t e r n s . A f e w e x t r a b a r g a i n s In slightly soiled goods.

Union Suits for Children 19c. Fleeced lined U n l o n s u l t s f o r children, g o o d w e i g h t , g r a y color, b u t t o n d o w n t h e f r o n t , r e g u l a r 25c q u a l i t y s a l e price 19c.

50c Unionsuits for Women 37c. Fleeced lined, U n l o n s u l t s , high neck, l o n g sleeves, ankle l e n g t h , c r e a m o r v r a y colors, all sizes. Sale price 37c.

$1.00 S e t s n u g Unionsuits 79c. W o m e n ' s h e a v y w e i g h t fleeced lined UnlonsultH, t h e hest Hi t i n g u n i o n s u i t s made.

$2.00 Wool Unionsuits $1.48 Ribbed U n l o n s u l t s of fine qualley w o o l w i t h a soft, fleeced lining. Sale price 91.48.

25c Ribbed Pants and V e s t s 19c. Fleeced lined P a n t s a n d Vests, Vests m a d e w i t h high neck a n d l o n g sleeves; P a n t s m a d e a n k l e length.

Children^ All Wool Pants and v e s t s a b o u t 100 pieces In t h e l o t m o s t l y l a r g e s s e s . Sale price j u s t one-half t h e i r r e g u l a r value. 50c all w o o l g a r m e n t h 25c. 60c all w o o l g a r m e n t s 30c. 75c all w o o l g a r m e n t s 38e, etc., etc.

Hosiery 25c H O S E 19c. Fleeced lined hoee f o r w o m e n a n d children, g u a r a n t e e d f s s t colors, P l b b e d Wool Hose f o r Misses a n d Children t b e b e s t w e a r i n g 25c hose. C a s h m e r e H o s e f o r W o m e n t b e best w e a r i n g 2 5 c hose. E x t r a h e a v y fleece lined hose f o r w o m e n , ribbed o r plain t o p r e g u l a r 25c qualities. S a l e price 19c.

Knit Shawls K n i t fascln.'itors, N e w p o r t s , a n d t h e n e w close w e a v e w o o l s q u a r e s all prices low. 25c S H A W L S 19c. W h i t e w o o l f a s c i n a t o r s , a n exceptionally g o o d 25c v a l u e sale price 19c. 50c S H A W L S 37c. W h i t e w o o l faficlnators, black w o o l fasc i n a t o r s , fancy w e a v e s h a w l s in t h e l o n g N e w p o r t styles w i t h f a n c y fringed e n d s t e g u l a r DOc q u s l l t y , sale price 37c. $100 S H A W L S 79c. White wool Newports, black and white N e w p o r t s , w h i t e wool s q u a r e s w i t h f a n c y mercer* zed s t r i p e s a n d f r i n g e d b o r d e r s , l a r g e w o o l s q u a r e s , close w o v e n , all regul a r 91.00 values, sale p* Ice 70c. E x t r a heavy shawls a n d , Newports m a d e of t h e finest y a r n s , r e g u l a r 92 50 q u a l i t y , sale price $1 CO.

Knit Gloves and Mittens f o r W o m e n a n d Children. H e a v y d o u b l e m i t t e n s f o r children, regul a r 15c q u a l i t y , s a l e price 11c. Misses gloves In black a n d fancy c o l o r s , r e g u l a r 15c value, sale price 11c. W o m e n ' s w o o l gloves In b l a c k , w h i t e a n d f a n c y colors, r e g u l a r 25c q u a l i t y , sale price 19c.

Infant's Mittens 8c Wool a n d mercerized m i t t e n s for I n f a n t s .

Special Sale Tills Week of Fancy Cliristmas Goods. Umbrellas for Men, Women and Children 35c to $4.50. Fancy hand bags 50c to $5.00. Fancy collars and ruchings 10c to $l.oo. Belts, 25c and 50c, special one lot of 50c belts Christmas sale price 35c. Fancy Christmas handkerchiefs 5, 10, 15, 25, 30 40, 50, 60 and 75c. Waist patterns in fancy Christmas packages 50,69,75, $1.00. New Veilings the yard 25.. Silk petticoats regular $6.00, quality Christmas sale price 3.95. Fancy shawls 25o to 2.50,

Carpets, Rugs T h e best g r a d e t w o ply Ingrain c a r p e t s g u a r a n t e e d all w o o l , all g o o d p a t t e r n s , r e g u l a r price 75c t h e y a r d , sale price p e r y a r d 59c. T h i s Is positively t h e l o w e s t price offered f o r t h i s g r a d e c a r p e t b y a n y one a n y w h e r e . H e a v y weight union half-wool Ingrain, a n excellent w e a r i n g car|>et, will hold Its c o l o r , s a l e price t h e y a r d 45c. All c o t t o n I n g r a i n c a r p e t r e g u l a r 30c q u a l i t y , s a l e price t h e y a r d 23c. $125 q u a l i t y velvet c a r p e t several g o o d p a t t e r n s In b r o w n , green a n d reds, a n exceptionally g o o d wearing carpet, sale price t h e y a r d 92c. W h a t w o u l d please t h e wife o r m o t h e r more t h a n a handsome new rug. T h e best q u a l i t y S a n f o r d A x m l n s t e r r u g s size 27x60 r e g u l a r 92.75 value sale price 91.00 O r i e n t a l a n d floral p a t e r n s . 9x12 Velvet P a r l o r r u g s r e g u l a r $22.00 v a l u e , b e a u t i f u l o r i e n t a l p a t t e r n sale 916 90 A few 98c s m y r n a r u g s left, t h e s e r u g s a r e alike o n b o t h sides a n d h a v e b e a u t i f u l O r i e n t a l a n d floral p a t t e r n s 98. N o t t i n g h a m c u r t a i n s C h r i s t m a s prices 89c the pair. 9 1 5 0 N o t t i n g h a m lace c u r t a i n s n e w p a t t e r n s t h e p a i r 91.10. 92.25 c u r t a i n s sale price t h e p a i r $1 48. 92 50 c u r t a i n s sale price t b e p a i r $1.69 93.50 c u r t a i n s 6 g o o d p a t t e r n s all n e w ones 92 48. A b o u t 20 s a m p l e c u r t a i n s left, n o t w o alike, all g o o d p a t t e r n s a t half a n d less t h a n half t h e r e g u l a r price. 15 p a i r s of T a p e s t r r c u r t a i n s a t g r e a t l y reduced prices, all c o l o r s a n d p a t t e r n s . 93 50 T a p e s t r y c u r t a i n t h e p a i r 92.39. $4.50 T a p e s t r y c u r t a i n s 93 39. $5.00 T a p e s t r y c u r t a i n s | S 98. $8.00 T a p e s t r y c u r t a i n s $5 48. L I N O L E U M S . T h e l a r g e s t line s h o w n In Lowell. All s t a n d a r d b r a n d s . " D " q u a l i t y t h e r e g u l a r 60c k i n d s a l e price t h e y a r d 49c. **£" q u a l i t y t h e r e g u l a r 50c k i n d , s a l e price t h e y a r d 41c L i n o l e u m s In s t o c k 6 ft. wide a n d 12 feet wide.

Domestics An Inspection of t h e q u a l i t i e s a n y prices here b e l o w will leave n o doubt, in y o u r mind a s t o t h e e c o n o m y a f f o r d e d b p o u r sales. 7c OUTING F L A N N E L A T 4c 40 pieces of g o o d q u a l i t y 7c outln flnnel In all colors, l i g h t a n d d a r k all g o o patterns. 8c OUTING F L A N N E L A T 6c. Several pieces of g o o d S c o u t i n g flannel in p i n k s a n d blues, s t r i p e p l a i d s , checks etc. 10c F L A N N E L E T T E A T 7c One l o t of well Fleeced F l a n n e l e t t e In r e d s , blues b r o w n s , g r e y s a n d b l a c k a n d w h i t e , all n e a t p a t t e r n s s a l e price 7c. 12^c F L A N N E L E T T E A T 9C One big l o t of V a l o u r f i n l s h e d flannelette a l l g o o d p a t t e r n s In l i g h t a n d medium colors. W I D E 9-4 S H E E T I N G 19c. Genuine Lock w o o d unbleached 9 4 sheetl u g r e g u l a r 25c q u a l i t y s a l e price t b e y a r d 19c. B L E A C H E D 9-4 S H E E T I N G 22e. Genuine Lock w o o d Bleached 9-4 rfheetlng r e g u l a r 27c q u a l i t y s a l e price 22c YARD W I D E S H E E T I N G . Unbleached s h e e t i n g a t 5c. Unbleached c o t t o n s h e e t i n g full 86 Inches wide, g o o d , r e g u l a r 7c value, s a l e price 5c. BLACK ROCK A T 7c. Unbleached s h e e t i n g , Black Rock a n d H o n e s t , w i d t h b r a n d s full 36 Inches wide, fine weave, s u i t a b l e f o r sheets, plllo w enses, e t c , will w e a r , s a l e price 7c. B L E E C H E D S H E E T I N G 6c. G o o d q u a l i t y bleached sheeting full y a r d wide, sale price 6c. TICKINGS. S t r a w t i c k s 8c. F a i r q u a l i t y ticking In f a n c y s t r i p e s , wUl hold s t r a w , s a l e price 8c. F E A T H E R TICKING 11c. G o o d q u a l i t y f e a t h e r ticking f a n c y s t r i p e s r e g u l a r 15c value, sale price 11c. F E A T H E R T I C K I N G 13c. T h e b e s t qual*ty, plain s t r i p e d f e a t h e r t i c k s A C A-quality sale price 13c. P R I N T S ALL DARK ANOMEDIUM COLORS Black a n d white, blue a n d w h i t e , reds, g r a y s , b r o w n , etc.. Including 30 pieces of f a n c y side b a n d s , p r i n t s w i t h silk finish, s a l e price t h e v a r d 5c. . . L i g h t p r i n t s , w h i t e w i t h b l a c k , blue, red o r b r o w n p a t t e r n s , s t r i p e s , checks a n d f a n c y figures, sale price 4^c.

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T h e Lowell Real E s t a t e Co. h a s inquHes f o r f a r m s of 80 acres o r more, a l s o f r o m people w a n t i n g t o secure f a r m s a n d village houses on rent. See Geo M P a r k e r o r p h o n e 181. tf i Ifty a c e s in Keene. 6 miles n o r t h e a s t of Lowell, clay l o a m , 6 r o o m LOWELL WEEKLY MBKET IEMIT. house, well, g o o d fences, 6 acres timCorrected Dec. 15,1808. bnr, price 1200 O w n e r paid |1400 f o r s a m e s h o r t t l m u a g o ; b u t Is go- W h e a t 60 lb 93 ing a w a v a n d mu*t sell. P a r t cash Middlings per t o n 28 00 b a l a n c e c sh See P a r k e r Corn Meal per t o n 30 00 ..............p.......... 49 FARM F O R SALE—in Keene O a t s t o w n s h i p miles f r o m Lowell,80 acres 60 70 40 a c r e s clear, 18 acres second g r o w t h Kye so t i m b e r . A b a r g a i n f o r s o m e one. B u c k w h e a t Corn a n d o a t s ner t o n | 8 2 00 rice 2500. Geo. M. P a r k e r . tf 28 00 A g o o d 12-room b o u s e newly B r a n per t o n p a i n t e d Inside a n d o u t , w e s t side or. HfllfHl h a y eseeeessseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseleese 8 00 .8 oq Main s t r e e t . Good w a t t r , l a r g e lot F l o u r flour 8W s m a l l b a r n . S a y p a r t c a s h a n d bal- Buckwheat .................................... 28 a n c e o n e a s y t e r m s , o r w o u l d con —24 slder s m a l l f a r m In e x c h a n g e of B u t t e r lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a , . . , , n e a r l y e q u a l value. Geo M P a r k e r 10 1 90 A No. 1 120 acre f a r m In Campbell B e a n s ( h a n d picked b a s i s ) 55— t o w u s b l p f o r sale. F i r s t c l a s s build- P o t a t o e s Timothy 2 00—2 25 gether, a r e cautiously threading their way. ings. See P a r k e r . At a n y moment a puff of wind or a false 6 00 F o r t y a c r e s 5 m'les n o r t h e a s t o f Clover seed per b u • A I T kUWBLt.. siep may s t a r t the avalanche down the 2 50—3 60 mountain, and hurl the travelers Into Lowell, all clear, g o o d sol', old a n d Beef live per c w t Rev. W D O g g of Lowell held ser- eternity. You would certainly consider the y »ur g o r c h a r d s , g o o d w a t e r , 9 r o o m Beef dressed 5 00—6 00 7 00 vices a t t h e W a r e school hotiMe Sun- situation of tlie a d v e n t u r o u s travelers dan- hour e, b a r n 30x40 t r r a n a r y a n d chick- Veal dressed gerous, wouldn't you? Sheep live 3 0 0 4 00 d a y . Will c o m e a g a i n Dec 27. And yet you a r e in similar peril your- en bouse. Price 1800, p a r t c a s h . L a m b s live 4 00—ft qq T . B e l l k n a t is g o i n g t o F l o r i d a for self If you a r e neglecting t h a t touch of bronchitis or a s t h m a , that cough or cold, i 80 ACttES 5 miles f r o m Lowell Calves live —5 00 the winter. which may lead to terrible consequences. clay l o a m , o r c h a r d , g o o d w a t e r , P o r k live ro Miss F r e e m a n h a s purchased a Why not take effective measures by pur- g o o d fences, 8 r o o m house, new P o r k dressed 6 00—6 25 n e w school l i b r a r y w i t h t h e proceeds chasing a bottle of Abbey Syrup. Clois- b a s e m e n t b a r n 36X50 w i t h cement F o w l s dressed 8—9 ter Sancto Paulo, a remedy which h a s f r o m t h e S h a d o w social held recently simply astonished E u r o p e with Its m a r - floors, g r a n a r y 12X16, price |4000. Hides _o7 Mrs. B e r t C a r r h a s m o v e d t o L o w - velous results In the cure of all f o r m s of St e P a r k e r . bronchial and l u n g disease? ell f o r t b e w i n t e r . Good 40-acre f a r m 4% miles s o u t h Abbey Syrup Is an Infallible remedy, Mrs. A l v a T o m l i n s o n o f l o n i a v i s i t - and though h a r m l e s s In Itself, is a radical cf t o w n , 38 acres cleared, 2 acres cure for coughs a n d colds, asthma, bron- t i m b e r , s u r f a c e level, small a p p l e orRillroH Traits Leavlif Uwell. ed a t C T o m l l n s o n ' s S a t u r a y . chitis. sore throat, croup and whooping J . N. H u b b H w a s In G r a n d R a p i d s cough. Influenza a n d all chest, t h r o a t and c h a r d , g o o d well, g o o d 7 - r o o m , 2 P E R E MARQUETTE. s t o r y house, g o o d b a r n 45X38 a n d lung troubles. on business F r i d a y . o t h e r s m a l l buildings s u i i a b l e f o r T h i s Is the o r i g i n a l remedy a n d Is F o r S a g i n a w : 7.50 a m , 5.56, p m. Mr. a n d Mrs B. H a y s w e r e called s m a l l f ' i r m . One-half c r o p s goes t o I o n i a by t h e recent illnees of t h e r « Id a n d p e r s o n M I ly recommended In w i t h t h i s place. Price $1800 if t a k e n F o r G r a n d R a p i d s : *10.43, a m , *3.60 p in,8.46,pm. Lowell by 1). G. L o o k a n d W. S. s i s t e r ' s child. soon. W i n e g a r . F o r Belding:10 a m , F o r F r e e p o r t T h e Misses Bessie S t o r y , Florence E i g h t y acres n o r t h f r o m Lowell, 3.50 p m Gilbert a n d Carrie Conklln a t t e n d e i good sandy loam soil, small 'Connect a t Elmdale for Detroit Chauncey P a t t e r s o n a n d sister a p p l e o r c h a r d , g o o d well In bouse, a s h o w e r given f o r E t h e l S t a n n a r d a t t h e h o m e of J u n e B u r r S a t u r d a y . M a t t i e were e n t e r t a i n e d a t t h e h o m e first clar-s 7 r o o m house, g o o d horse GRAND T R U N K . A n u m b e r f r o m here a t t e n d e d t h e nf Miss Minnie Nlppress Cascade b a r n , g o o d g r e l b a r n . Ice b o u s e a n d T i m e T a b l e in Effect S e p t 28.1908 all o t h e r buildings needed o n a f a r m lecture c o u r s e n u m b e r a t t h e G r a n g e S u n d a y a f t e r n o o n . G o i n g E a s t : 6.56 a . m , 9.38 a . m . Mrs. J o h n McCord w h o u n d e r w e n t 13000 will buy t h i s place, s a y $1500 hall T u e s d a y e v e n i n g 3 00 p m , 7 28 i» m . a n o p e r a t i o n a t U. B A h »8pltal u o w n a n d balance on easy t e r m s Mrs Ellen Buck Is expected h o m e G o i n g West: 9 38 a . m , 12:12 p. m . , s o m e t i m e a g o is convalescing. House—8 rooms—2 blocks f r o m 509p. m.. 8 23 p. m. for Christmas T h e r e will be a C h r i s t m a s tree a t Main s t f o r sale c h e a p . See P a r k e r . Rev. W D O g g of Lowell w a s a the hall C h r i s t m a s eve. A c o r d i a l H o u s e a n d l a r g e l o t on S o u t h side g u e s t of Mr. a n d Mrs. S e y m o u r Cole* I n v i t a t i o n Is e x t e n d e d t o all. 8 r o o m s , chicken house, c i s t e r n , etc. Sunday and they returned home with Mr. a n d M r s Claude S t r e t e r v i s i t , A g o o d o n e a n d c h e a p . h t m a n d a t t e n d e d c h u r c h in t h e evened t h e l a t t e r ' s p a r e n t s Mr. a n d Mrs. ing F i n e h o m e in village, 9 r o o m e d Allen of L o w e l l Center S u n d a y . bouse, well, cistern, etc. West side. VOORDt. Anyone looking for something good. via Here 'tis. E d w a r d L o m e of G r a n d R a p i d s SUA. Grand T r u n k Railway System, visited his b r o t h e r Fred P a t t l s o n GOOD 8 ROOM H O U S E in g o o d F r e d Clark of G r a n d R a p i d s preacha n d family l a s t week. Single f a r e p l u s $2 00 f o r t h e r o u n d ed In t h e C o n g r e g a t i o n a l church, r e p a i r , well located on g o o d s t r e e t , Wm. P a t t e r s o n a n d d a u g h t e r Mat- S u n d a y l a s t , a n d will a l s o fill t h e well, cellar, cistern, electric lights, t r i p , t o c e r t a i n C a n a d i a n p o i n t s o n t i e w e r e a t A l t o o n business Mon- p u l p i t S u n d a y Dec. 20, a m a n d asKlst cement w a l k s , high a n d d r y , 3 l o t s , all t r ilns. December 19.20. 21 a n d 22 day. in t h e union service in t h e R e f o r m f r u i t , g o o d b a r n . F i n e h o m e f o r 19:i8. valid r e t u r n i n g t o leave destins o m e one. O w n e r g o i n g w e s t a n d a t i o n t o a n d Includlnit J a n u a r y l l t h Mr. McCord a n d Mrs. F l l h o u r Church In t h e evening. m u s t sell 91300 t a k e s It. Lowell 1909. F o r farea a n d o t h e r p a r t i c u s p e n t T u e s d a y in G r a n d R a p i d s . T h e e n t e r a i n m e n t given l a s t F r i d a y Real E s t a t e Co. tf lars consult # Mr. a n d Mrs. W m P a t t e r s o n w e r e evening by t h e • • J u n i o r s " w a s well Good h o m e w i t h i n t h e village t h e g u e s t s of Mrs. P a t t e r s o n ' s slater received a n d e n j o y e d by al! present. 1 . 0 . HEYDLAUFF, AGENT, limits, 2 s t o r y , 7 r o o m house, 5 a c r e s Mrs. F. M. D a v i s T h u r s d a y . B o r n — t o Rev a n d Mrs. L . G . M o o r g o o d c l a y l a n d , all k i n d s of f r u i t , i n . LOWELL, MICH. Mr. a n d Mrs. Fred P a t t t s o n s p e n t S a t u r d a y Dec. 12, a son. eluding v i n e y a r d , b a r n , p o u l t r y S u n d a y a t H. Mofflt's of A l a s k a . E. W i n t e r s w a s d e t a i n e d f r o m house, etc. O w n e r g o i n g t o m o v e Mr. a n d Mrs. Chester H o v t o n of c a r r y i n g the m a i l M o n d a y on a c c o u n t a w a y Fine chance f o r s o m e o n e n e a r C a l e d o n i a visited Mr. a n d Mrs. of t h e sickness of his l i t t l e s o n . Lowell Real E s t a t e C o m p a n y . See Fllhour Sunday. PLUMBERS A The Tnlon Christmas Sunday Johnson. school e n t e r t a i n m e n t will be held In OONTRAOTOR8 E i g h t y a c r e s 12 miles f r o m Lowell t h e B a p t i s t c h u r c h T h u r s d a y evening % mile f r o m g o o d m a r k e t a n d school Modern b a t h r o o m o u t f i t s a speel The Youth's Companion For 1 9 0 9 . Dec. 24 Clay l o a m soli, surface level. 2 acres, a l t y . We Install H o t W a t e r a n d all k i n d s f r u i t , g o o d w a t e r , wind- s t e a m P l a n t s . R a n g e Boilers, S i n k s , T h e a m o u n t of g o o d r e a d i n g glv»'n Teachers, g e t y o u r r e p o r t c a r d s a t mill a n d t a n k * g o o d 10 r o o m house, c i s t e r n a n d Well ^ u m p s , Hy< M b , t o s u b s c r i b e r s t o The Youth's Com. panion d u r i n g t h e y e a r In Indicated t h e Ledger office New s t o c k f r o m g o o d b a r n 36X4«», g o o d chicken h o u s e a n d connect w i t h city w a t e r v i m s , tf. uirue h a y ho: se built new l a s t yea-* by tii»* f« d l o w l u g s u m m a r y of c o n t e n t s n e w t y p e f o r m on h a n d . also make sewer connections. 'We These buildings could n o t be p u t u p h a v e 80 y e a r s of experience a n d g u a r f o r 19o9: f o r t b e pi Ice asked f o r the ( a r m , b u t a n t e e o u r w o r k . Call a n d see u s be5 0 Star Articles a s t h e o w n e r wishes t o g o w e s t he fore g o i n g elsewhere. O p e r a h o u s e C o n t r i b u t e d by Men a n d Woman of ih p ic C i i ( a r m In o u r 11st f o r quick block, b a s e m e n t . Lowell. I f l e h . Wide DiHtlnctlon In Public Llf », In lis a t ? L ' ' I. t l ) U i o ir g alu for %LL K H D I OF REPAIR WORK L i t e r a t u r e , in Science, in Business' o m e one. In a score of Professions. (

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I n c l u d i n g Six Serial Storlet-; H u m o r o u s S t o r l e - ; S t o r i e s of A d v e n t u r e . C h a r a c t e r . Heroism 1 0 0 0 Up-to-Date Notes On ( u r r e n t E v e n t s , Recent Discoveries in t h e World of Science a n d N a t u r e , I m p o r t a n t M a t t e r 4 In Politics a n d Government. 2 0 0 0 One-Minute Stories i n i m i t a b l e Domestic s k e t c h e s . Anecd o t e s , Bits of H u m o r , a n d Selected Miscellany T h e Weekly H e a l t h Article, t h e Weekly W o m a n ' s Article, T i m e l y E d i t o r i a l s , etc. A full A n n o u n c e m e n t of t h e n e w v o l u m e will be s e n t w i t h s a m p l e c o p ies of t h e p a p e r t o a n y a d d r e s s on req u e s t . T h e n e w subscriber f o r 11)!I9 w h o a t once s e n d s | 1 75 fo* t h e n e w v o l u m e ( a d d i n g 50 c e n t s f o r e x t r a p o s t a g e if he lives In C a n a d a ) will receive free all t h e r e m a i n i n g issues f o r 1908, Including t h e Donbl • H o d d a y N u m b e r s ; a l s o THK COMPANION'S n e w C a l e n d a r f o r 1909 ' ' l u G a n d m o t h e r ' s G a r d e n , " l i t h o g r a p h e d in 13 colors. T H E YOUTH'S COMPANION. 144 BEBKEI.EY S T R E E T , BOSTON, MASH.

C H R I S T M A S AND NEW Y E A R ' S EXCURSIONS Via Oraad T r a s k Railway System One a n d one-half f a r e f o r tin* Round T r i p on nil traliiH Decernl>er 24 h. 25th, a i s t , 1908, a n d J a n u a r y 1st. 1909. Ret u r n limit on ChristmaM t i c k e t s (sold Decemlrer 24th a n d 25th) D'cember 28th; New Year's tickets (told Dece m b e r 3lHt a n d J a n u a r y I s t ) irood r e t u r n i n g u p t o J a n u a r y 4th. 19:19 F o r f a r e s a n d o t h e r p irtiirulars Lowell c o n s u l t A. O. Heydlauff. Agent.

Heart Action There are certain nerves that control the action of the heart. When they become weak, the heart action is impaired. Short breath, pain around heart, choking sensation, palpitation, fluttering, feeble or rapid pulse, and other distressing symptoms follow. Dr. Miles Heart Cure is a medicine especially adapted to the needs of tyese nerves and the muscular structure of the heart itself. It is a strengthening tonic that brings speedy relief. Try it. " F o r y e a r s I suffered w i t h w h a t X t h o u g h t w a s stomach trouble, when t h e doctors told m e I had h e a r t trouble. I h a d tried m a n y remedies, w h e n the Dr. Miles' a l m a n a c c a m e into my h a n d s , and I concluded t o t r y Dr. Miles' H e a r t Cure. I nava have t a k e n three bottles, and now not suffering a t all. I a m cured and t h i s medicine did it. I write this his In t h e hope t h a t It will a t t r a c t the a t t e n t i o n of o t h e r s who suffer a s I did."

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_ Your druggist sells Dr. Miles' Heart Cure, and we authorize him to return rice of first bottle (only) if It falle benefit you.

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Treats all diseases of Hones and other Djmeetlc animals.

p a > m t n t of oi t o recover ••aid d e b t o r a n y p a r i thereof. N o w , t herefore, notice is hereby given t h a t by v i r t u e of t h e p o w e i of s a l e c o n t a i n e d In said m o r t g a g e , a n d in p u r s u a n c e of t b e s t a t u t e In such c a s e m a d e a n d p r o v i d e d , said m o r t g a g e will be fotecbtsed by a s e a of t b e premises therelu described, a* Public Aucilon.HMhe h i g h e s t bidder, on F r i d a y t h e 19th d a y of F e b r u a r y , A. D. 19U9 a t 11 o'clock in t h e t o n n o o n of t h a t d a y a t t h e u o r t h f r o m dooi of t h e Court H o u s e In tlie clt * of G r a n d Rapids, K e n t C o u n t y , Mlchl g a n ; said C o m t H o u s e l»eing tin place w h e r e t h e Circuit Com t f o r tin The largest creamery C o u n t y of Kent is held. concern in Western MichSaid premises a r e described In said igan, capital $35,000. m o r t g a g e a s follows: "All t h a t cert a i n piece o r parcel of ' a n d s l t u a t t Those who wish an hona n d being la the t o u ushlp of L o w i l »st test and a square ed.tl In the C o u n t y of K e n t a n d S t a t e oi Michigan, and descilbed n s follows, will do well to brinj: their t « - w l i : T h e E a s t hall (.5^) of thi cream to him. N o r t h West f o u r t h (^) of section n u m l i e n d six (0), T o w n six N o r t h R a n g e Nine (9) V\ est Said described piece of Inud c o n t a i n i n g e l g h t y . t w i a n d 90—loo acres more or l^ss." Da ed November 25 3 908. Silas Mraisted, S P Hicks. Mortgagee. A t t o t u e y for M o r t g a g e .

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W o r t h 2 0 ^ a S a c k More With the Lowell Ledger vf'ur best home newspaper added for SI.CM more During the I'- r ain days you can t^et the who e shooting- match for just S2 9o T h e literary bargain of tbe a«fe. T h e Grand Rapids Herald, your Iioac newspaper. the Ledger, and the following magazine all for one year: Uncle Remus's Home Magazine, Farm Press, the Fruit Belt, Vick's Magazine and World's Events, and the Heme Herald for sixteen weeks, all lor $2.90.

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Bargain Days—December 17 to 31 This is an ideal combination. T h e (irand Rapids Herald is ' W e s t Michigan's best re pa per. T h e Ledger keeps vou in touch w'th home and neighborhood events. T h e MX magazines contain matter of interest to every member of the family. T h e management of T h e (5rand Rapids Herald gives us their assurance that the price of the Herald will be advanced after January 1st. 1909. Your last chance at the great literary bargain. Don't delay, but, mail or bring in S2 90 to the Ledger.

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A bunch of suggestions concerning practical gifts and the economy and other advantages of buying where quality is assured and your right to attention is recognized. A PARTIAL LIST OF THINGS THAT MAKE PRACTICAL GIFTS. Men's Suits Overcoats Shirts Hosiery

Boys'Suits Pants Mufflers Ties

Fur Fur Fur Fur

Coats Caps Mittens Gloves

Trunks Suit Cases Umbrellas Handkerchiefs

Fur Coats

Shirts

T h e famous J .

Men's and boys' dress shirts make a very acceptable gilt. W e have a large and eomplere line. Look them over.

IT. Bishop

make and a large line to select from.

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Mufflers

Umbrellas

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They are beauties.

Uev. Mr. Herrle recently ol I n d i a n a will begin his d u t i e s a s p a s t o r of t h i s village church S u n d a y , Dec. 20. Mrg. A. H . D o t y h a s been confined t o t h e houne t h e p a s t t h r e e weeks with sciatic r h e u m a t i s m . Mr. a n d Mrs. P . J . K e n n e d y a t t e n d ed t n e f u n e r a l of a niece n e a r R o d n e y , Mich , l a s t F r i d a y . Albert 0.**born of W e s t L o w e l l v l s ' t ed his sister-in-law, Miss A. H . D o t y , Monday. C h r i s t m a s excerlses will be given by t h e t e a c h e r a n d pupils of t h e Gove Hchool T h u r s d a y a f t e r n o o n , Dec. 24 Miss Irene J o h n s o n . Finch G o o d f r u l t w i t h his b a z z s a w pawed 25 o r 30 c o r d s of w o o d for C l a y t o n J o h n s o n t h e l a s t of t h e week. Clnlr Coger w a s h o m e f r o m G r a n d Unplds over S u n d a y . O u r n e w p a s t o r ' s g o o d s a r e being moved f r o m G r a n d U a p l d s t o the parnonage this Tuesday. Wm. M. Croden of D u t t o n visited a t Li. B. Sinclair o n business a day l a s t week. I Election of Ofllcers of Lillian A 1 L a r n e s hive GS5 L. O T . M. M. of A d a , Dee. 8. resulted a s f o l l o w s : j P a s t C o m m a n d e r , M a r y Wrlde, ' Com , L u c l n d a J o h n s o n ; Lieut ,Coin , I MmuleNIppres; Uncord Keeper, L o t t a Teople; Finance Keeper, May me Sex ; ton; C h a p l a i n , Mrs W. J . Carle; Mistrees a t * a r m s , Melissa Teeple; Sarg e a n t . Addle R i c h a r d s o n ; Sentinel, ' Kllzabbth J a perse; Picket, N o r a ShaughnesBee.

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Neckwear Christmas neckwear in all new styles and shades.

Either cotton or wool, fancy

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Hosiery

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Sincerity Clothei Coprrigbt 1908

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H. J. T A Y L O R Successor to M. Ruben

The Sincerity Clothes Shop.

Lowell, Mich.

••••••• • ••••«••••••• Heart to Heart Talks. By EDWIN A. NYE. Copyrlfht, 1908, by Edwin A. Nye. MARTIAL MORTALS. The human race is a brave race< It la proved by tlje fact that it continues to live. While It requires bravery to die, it requires more bravery to live. And humanity is so stout hearted It fights the battle of life so long as It can fight. Occasionally a tired, sick hearted one surrenders, but he Is the exception. Humanity is brave. Men and women dally face conflicts that might well daunt the intrepid gods. Think you because they go about with smiling faces there nre no tasks that test all their fortitude, no sorrows that mnst be courageously borne? Humanity !• brave. Here is one fighting to keep In subjectkm his lower nature. Think of the duels be fights! Who knows the strivings of his defeats, tbe gallantry of bis victories? He is a brave man, as ftave a s ever couched a lance in rest against a foe. And here is one who tackles tbe wild beasts In the ureim of business competition and one who struggles with a great sorrow. Humanity is brave. This woman faces poverty and Minitatlons, or anxiety, or pain, strain on nenre or sympathy. An archangel might well shudder t o undertake the whole gamut of suffering that conies With wifehood and motherhood. And there is no shrinking. Woman dies and gives no sign. Woman lives nnd smiles in t b e front of Fate! Humanity is brave. I n this strenuous life of ours the real men and women sleep each night as tbe toUlier sleeps—on tbe batttlefield. And reveille wakes each martial mortal to daily b a t t l e - s o m e to fight the with hands and some with some with hearts. Look

•boot Ton. If it not true? Yon may 19 w h o are fighting with Tm, homanity is brave. But It noeds t o repeat dally the prayer C f j l o b e r t Louis Stevenson: "The day returns and brings u i tbe round of irritating concerns and duties. Heft) ns to play tbe man; help

ot to perform tbem with laughter and kind faces; let cheerfulness abound with industry. Give us to go blithely on our bnilnesa all this day, bring u i to our retting place weary and content and undlshonored and grant us In tbe •nd tbe spirit of sleep. Amen * The Oldtet Aristocracy. Talent ought to have privileges. It is the oldest aristocracy that I know at—Chateaubriand.

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Slug Soup for England. Among the tinned goods with which Queensland, Australia, proposes to .upply England is heche-de-mer soup. II is made from a black slug found in countless numbers on the coral reefs of North Queensland. The slug is smoke dried, and its chief market is China, where beche-de-mer is worth $1,000 a ton. It is a rich and nourishing food. Daily Proverb. If you wish to reach the highest, hegin at the lowest.—From the lapinese.

A d v i c e to t h e

Tlie Duchess' Philosophy.

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T!ion- are few people in the world .vho lii'.vo time-to-go sense. No guest s w( Iconic fort- . If you are in the !.abit of staying i.i !il every one begins to look as il' thai, tired feeling was getting the better of I heir politeness, quit it. The sooner you go, the more you will he urged to come again.— Atchison Globe.

The old duchess of Cleveland Invited a relative to her husband's funeral and told him to bring his gun, adding: "We are old, we must die; hut the pheasants must he shot."

A Home Index. W. perioneed great dUliculty in I'^'piny track of hills, receipts and oliuT important, household papers, until wo got an Indexed letter file, such is n ,;>d in offices. Now, when quesHis Chief Aid. ! :i;norance wero eliminated the tion iivls.'s concerning a bill, it is v . l (ouid still rely on prejudice to quickly sctiled by producing the file. Tin so :• ro inoxponsive and occupy I (It, him in his business. w r y Mi lie room.— Harper's Bazar.

One Comfort for Johnny. "Yes," said Mrs. Lapsllng; "Johnny tries my patience sometimes, but 1 never spank him. 1 don't believe In corpulent punishment."

Wl.y? ome rea.Mi! a . girl always every felU.-.v who proposes to a hero

Prolific lirjgs of Silk Worm. One ounce ol' eggs will produce ..'.i.ouo silk worms.

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Ladies and Gentiemen I Make use of our sp!endid window display for suggestions for your Christmas gifts. Why not give something useful and what could be more so than a nice dressy pair of WALK OVERS for men JOHN KELLY'S for Ladies VEMO'S for Children

A large line of Christmas Slippers to select from. They please.

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Buy Early and help us out as we are always rushed to our limit on the final days. A complete line of rubbers. Yours Resp.

Phin Smith.

Miss Ella Yelter visited S a t u r d a y w i t h Cornelia Fuller a t McCords. Mr. a n d Mrs. W a l t e r Blakeslee visited S u n d a y w i t h t h e l a t t e r ' s pa*e n t s Mr. a n d Mrs. H o t c h k l s s l n S o u t b Boston. Phillip H a r t l e y r e t u r n e d S a t u r d a y f r o m a t r i p t o Buffalo New York w h e r e be h a s been t o be fitted t o a n artificial limb. T h e r e will be a chicken pie social a t t h e h o m e of W a l t e r Blakeslee Deceml»er 18 f o r t h e benefit of t h e West Lowell church. Charles Alexander of L o w e l l w a s seen on o u r s t r e e t s S u n d a y . J o h n H a r t l e y J r . , of S o u t h Lowell s p e n t S u n d a y w i t h his p a r e n t s Mr. a n d Mrs. Phillip H a r t l e y . Miss B a r b a r a Winks w h o h a s been c a r i n g f o r her s i s t e r Mrs O t t o Matt e n In M i l w a u k e e Is expected h o m e t h i s we* k. M a r y Menzles of Lowell s p e n t Sun d a y w i t h her p a r e n t s Mr. a n d Mrs M. L. Duell. Miss E m s a W a r n e r leaves Monday for Washington state. IT IS BARGAIN DAY When y o u tmy Itenne's Paln-Kllllng Oil, f o r It Is j u s t e x a c t l y a s represented. T h e s u r e c u r e f o r n e u r a l g i a , headache, r h e u m a t i s m a n d s p r a i n s . When injured a p p l y Benne's P a l n Kllllng Oil, It Is a n a n t i s e p t i c a n d will p r e v e n t blood p o i s o n i n g . Price 2')Cy r»0c a n d ^1.00 per b o t t l e .

Finch G o o d f r u l t h a s r e n d a n d moved Into t h e house f o r m e r l y occupied by J . W. S t e p h e n s o n a n d Is c u t t i n g c o r n s t a l k s a n d buzzing w o o d In t h i s vicinity. Mrs. F. M. T h o m p s o n Is s p e n d i n g a few d a y s w i t h Mrs. H o r a c e J o h n s o n . 11. O. J o h n s o n e x p e c t s t o m o v e I n t o his now h o u s e In a few d a y s . KBiUfl£ C R d T E R . Ada High School closes next, week Mrs. J . J . W o o d s p e n t p a r t of l a s t w i t h a fine musical p r o g r a m a n d a C h r i s t m a s tree. week w i t h f r i e n d s In L a n s i n g . T h e n e w ofllcers of A d a Masonic Mra. Daniels Is visiting her d a u g h L o d g e were Installed l a s t S s t u r d a v t e r Mrs M a r k B r o w n of Otlcco. e v e n i n g and a r e W.M, M B McPberMr. a n d Mrs. A. Daller s p e n t Sun- son; S. W., Clarence Carr; J . W., J . .1. d a y In Greenville. W a l t e r s on, Sec'y. Dr. it. C. Breece. Helen S t a a l Is visiting in G r a n d Rapids. Marked For Death. Allle T i t u s a n d wife visited over "Throe years a g o 1 w a s marked S u n d a y w i t h his p a r e n t s M. J T i t u s for d e a t h . A g r a v e - y a r d c o u g h w a s a n d wlfejof Lowell. t e a r i n g m y l u n g s t o pieces. D o c t o r s B. F . Wilkinson Is v i s i t i n g In Elsie. failed t o help me, a n d h o p e h a d fled, M r s J S t a a l a n d d a u g h t e r L a u r a when m y h u s b a n d g o t Dr. K i n g ' s are visiting a t Mrs. Geo. V e e n s t r a New Discovery," s a y s Mrs. A. C. In G r a n d Haplds. Williams, of Bac, K y . " T h e f i r s t S u n d a y g u e s t s a t Allle C a r r ' s were: d o s e helped m e a n d Improvement Messrs a n d Mesdames WlU C o u d o n , k e p t on until 1 had gained 58 p o u n d s Dell Condon, David " ' o n d o n , Art In w e i g h t and m y h e a l t h w a s full.* Condon, Fred Condon, J . G. C a r r r e s t o r e d . " T h i s medicine holds t h e also Mr. a n d Mrs. Will R e x f o r d of w o r l d ' s healing record for c o u g h s a n d colds a n d l u n g a n d t h r o a t dls G r a n d Kaplds A b r a i n D e K o k e r of C h i c a g o h a s eases. I t p r e v e n t s p n e u m o n i a . Sold been vlsUlng his a u n t Mrs. J . S t a a l u n d e r g u a r a n t e e a t D. G L o o k ' * d r u g store. 50c a n d ^100. Trial b o t t l e free. P. I.. MANNING, JACKSON, MICH., nRires: LUUAJI. T h i s Is t o certify t h a t I h a v e been Mr a n d Mra N o a h L l t e n r e visiting a c o n s t a n t user of Itenue's P a i n Kill t h e l a t t e r ' ^ p a r e n t ' s Mr. a n d Mrs. B. lug Oil In ray family for t h e p a s t 20 K f l l e r In H u r o n c o u n t y . years, a n d w o u l d n o m o r e t h i n k oi Wilbur T y l o r a n d William Mlshler being w i t h o u t It a t all t i m e s In the were a t Graud Rapids Saturday. house, t h a n 1 would w i t h o u t food. Elijah S t a h l h a s been on t h e sick 1 k n o w t h a t by h a v i n g It a t h a n d t o apply a t once, we h a v e s a v e d much list t h e p a s t week. Hullerlng a n d d o c t o r bills. Get It — i t a v Lacy r e t u r n e d homo f r o m bfs keep It b a n d y a t all times, s t u d y t h e t r i p t o Chicago Tuesday directions closely, follow t h e m and R o b e r t F o r d of S o n t h Lowell c a m e you will never r e g r e t It. Sold by 1) a n d helped his m o t h e r w i t h s o m e G, Look. w o r k on t h e f a r m Wednesday. T h e L o g a n school will close F r i d a y VKUQBIIIIBS STSTlUn. f )r a t w o weeks' v a c a t i o n . T h e a n n u a l meeting of t h e ChristS i m o n Mlshler h a d a p h o n e p u t In ian church will tie held a t t h e church S a t u r d a y Dec 19, a t 2 p. ni. f o r the his h o u s e on t h e f a r m e r ' s H n e F i l d a y . 11. C o b b a i n a n a n d f a m i l y of C a m p election of olllcers a n d a n y othei imslncss t h a t m a y c o m e before the bell a n d Mrs. H e t h e l b o r r o w a n d house. Carrie P o r t e r Clerk children of S o u t h of F r e e p o r t were J o h n n i e Delaney of F r e e p o r t visit S u n d a y g u e s t s a t t h e h o m e of Mrs ed his a u n t Mrs. M M c A n d r e w s sev- Lite. H a r v e y Blough r e t u r n e d h o m o f r o m eral d a y s l a s t week. Mr. a n d Mrs. F r a n k C o n d o n are Chicago T u e s d a y evening Mr J o e Mlshler visited a t the homkeeping house In Asa V a n d e r b r o c k ' s her d a u g h t e r Mrs. Warren H o u s h a t l e n a n t house. Toby Byrnes b o u g h t F a t h e r liowell a p a r e of h u t week. li.v rues' f a r m In Parnell. T h o m a s Keed Is visiting In l l a s t raLLASBUBft. ings. I r a Pottruff Is rebuilding a n d ImL y d l a Dickens of S m v r n »Is a s s i s t p r o v i n g his h o m e here. ing Mrs. U, B. Davis w i t h her houseMiss Vera H a l s t e d a n d Lowh hold duties. P./ttruff were m a r r i e d l a s t S a t u d a y Mrs J 1). F r o s t visited a t Georjie n ( i r a n d Kaplds a t the hom^ of tu* F r o s t ' s lu S m y r u a l a s t week. f o r m e r ' s cousin K. S m i t h . Weexteu I Wm. Bovee of F a l l a s b u r g visited c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s . C. K. P o r t e r M o n d a y . D e W i t t S t a n t o n w h o h a s been Mr. Drlscol of Parnell p u r c h a s e d w o r k i n g near A l t o Is home. tne Dr. McAvoy s t o r e a t t h a t place Mr. a n d Mrs Will S h e r r a r d a n d uist week. l a u g h t e r of SouMi D a k o t a visited a t T o m M u r p h y Is n o w h o m e h a v i n g the h o m e of t h e i r b r o t h e r F r a n k finished his d u t i e s a«4 j u r y m a n . Sherrard 1 i s t w»*ek. Mr. Mead b r o t h e r of t h e S n w u ' i Messrs a n d M e s d a m e s 11. Welden It. U s t a t i o n a g e n t Is o u r n e w agent a n d M. T i t u s of Lowell were Snndu.\ Mr. Fellows Is s t a t i o n e d a t Mc- g u e s t s of Mr. a n d Mrs. F r a n k SherrBrides. ard. F o r d a n d Anderson will n o t s a w Claud McLaughlin of Clarksville lumber up t o it. B. Davis* until a f t e r and b r o t h e r George recently I r o m the holidays. N o r t h D a k o t a visited their p a r e n t s A large q u a n t i t y of f o w l s a r e be- l a s t week a n d left for t h e f o r m e r s ing shipped t h i s week f r o m Moseley pi ice M o n d a y . by Keech a n d T r o u b . Will Bovee h a s moved his hous^J Win. Bovee h a s b o u g h t him a bold g o o d s f r o m Alton a n d will home n t F a l l a s b u r g b a n d moves occupy Lou P o w e l l ' s house. t h i s week.

Because t h e y h a v e s t o o d t b e t e s t of time a n d a r e k n o w u t o be reliable. Dr. Uerrlck's S u g a r C o a t e d Pills have been used by t h r e e g e n e r a t i o n s . T h e y will cure liver c o m p l a i n t , sick headache, b o w e l t r o u b l e s a n d colds They purify t h e b l o o d . T r y t h e m . 25c per box. Ask f o r a free s a m p l e . Sold by D. Q. L o o k . M O R f B LA K B .

Albert Ooscb w h o h a s s o l m p r o v e d returned h o m e M o n d a y . E v e t t Yelter b a d the m i s f o r t u n e t o c u t his a r m w l t b a knife which caused blood p o s l o n l u g b u t I t t s Ix t t e r n o w . Miss Mae Yelter asslsued MI-s Mary Fuller a t McCords w i t h her diess m a k i n g l a s t week. Mr. a n d Mrs. S, s. Yelter d r o v e t o Irving S u n d a y t o visit their s o u C . li Yelt"r a n d family. Mrs. E d w a r d McCtie Is reported very ill. Miss E v a C h a t t e r d o n s p e n t S u n d a y In G r a n d Uapldu. Martin Cobb and family s p e n t S u n dtiy with S. J . Skeldlng a n d family. F r a n k Fairchilds a n d family s p e n t Suudsy with John Brannan and ftimlly n e a r A l t o . Mrs. George Yelter h a d t h e misfort u n e t o fall a n d break one of ber rlb9 one d a y s l u s t week.

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Candles, Nuts, Frults: Cakes, Cookies, etc. also a choice lot of staple and fancy groceries. W e are sole agents for Black Cross teas and

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Get Your Meats where you can buy the cheapest Beef and Pork in lar^e or small quantities Beef front quarters, 5 cts. Hind quarters 6 cts. Butcheringf solicited. Hides wanted. F o r further particulars write R. F . D. 48, Lowell or residence at. Pratt L a k e .

JAY BOVEE

East Cascade—Ada

T h i s i s W o r t h ReodluK. Leo F. Zellnskl, of G8 G i b s o n St., Huffalo, N. Y., s a y s : " l c u r e d t h e m o s t a n n o y i n g cold s o r e I ever h a d , w i t h Uucklen's Arnica S a l v e l a p piled t h i s salve once a d a y f o r t w o d a y s , w h e n every t r a c e of t h e s o r e •\as g o n e . " H e a l s all sores. Sold u n d e r g u a r a n t e e a t D. G. L o o k ' s d r u g s t o r e . lTjc.

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Mr. a n d Mrs. George B a r t l e t t a n d Mr. a n d Mrs. H o w a r d B a r t l e t t h a v e returned from the south. Mrs. Chas. Blakeslee w a s In G r a n d Kaplds T h u r s d a y a n d F r i d a y . Mrs. M a r t i n S n y d e r visited her i a r e n t s f r o m F r i d a y until S u n d a y n Cascade. Mr. a n d Mrs. L e a n d e r ('line h a v e m o v e d t o Alto. Mrs. Alvln Race Is e n t e r t a i n i n g her sister MI84 B o w m a n f r o m W o o d l a w n . Mrs. H a r r i s o n S m i t h of S t n n t o n Is visiting her d a u g h t e r Mrs. T. C. WHl e t t a n d family. Mrs F r a n k C a r r of Keene Is visiting her m o t h e r Mrs. E. P. Sweet. Revival m e e t i n g s a r e p r o g r e s s i n g finely, Uev. B r a u u d being a s s i s t e d by Rev. W. P M i n n i n g of H o l l a n d ,

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Lowell C a n t o r . Fred Slam a w e n t t o G r a n d R a p i d s M o n d a y t o serve on j u r y . David McConnell w a s In G r a n d R a p M s one d a y l a s t week. L'*wls K l n v o n h a s b o u g h t a plnce a t Mt I ' l e a s a n t a n d he a n l h N ^ l s t e r will m o v e there t o m a k e their f u t u i e home.

Headquarters for Christmas Goods. It will lighten the burden of your Christinas shopping if you will come at once to W . S. Winegfars where you will see that Santa C a u s has dumped a dandy line of Christmas g^oods. Here you will find books galore, the latest copyright books, story books, A B C , books, picture books, painting books, drawing books. Post cards and post card albums and boxes in endless variety. Perfumes and toilet water, True odors from the natural flowers both in bulk and fancy boxes from 25c to S5. N e w Art Calendars, Tanner's goods, cigar smoking sets, manacure sets, teddy bears, dolls, of all kinds, military brushes, toilet sets, fine hair brushes, and combs, glove and handkerchief boxes, Collar and cuff boxes, fine stationery both in boxes and bulk, Christmas tags and seals, work boxes, games, etc. Don't wait too long, time is short. Come in and let us help you. Wishing you a merry Christmas and Happy N e w Year, I remain very truly

W. S. WINEGAR, - Lowell. % LOWELL REAL ESTATE CO will d o a general real e s t a t e business. F a r m s a n d village p r o p e r t y , sold r e n t e d a n d e x c h a n g e d . Ai: person* desiring t o sell p r o p e r t y will d o well t o list i t w i t h us. F a i r a n d h o n o r a b l e t r e a t m e n t guaranteed. H e a d q u a r t e r s a t LEDGER office, p h o n e 200, o r call

„ GEO. M. PARKER, Phans 131. fej9fijS!a® The most i n t e n s e excitement preu m p i r e maimers. F r a n k Cassini of St. Louis fatally of t h e president's message criticising adopted", declared for an authorized isvailed during t h e balloting, but it was and seed Is now up to t h e state. Many congress for passing t h e present law shot his wife and himself. sue by congress a t Its p r e s e n t session contributions already collccted are suppressed and the drop of a pin could Asbestos sheets a r e being instituted T h e Sprlngport (Mich.) State Savsufficient t o supply provisions for a which restricts t h e activity of secret u n d e r the m a t t r e s s e s of sleeping cars of $500,000,000 worth of bonds, the ings bank, with deposits of about $90,- be heard. When t h e result was anservice agents. T h e resolution Is prenounced a tremor of sighs passed time, but when this Is exhausted the proceeds to be used in t h e payment o n some of t h e railways of t h e United ceded by a preamble which recites exclusively for such river and harbor 000, was closed by Banking Commis- through the g r e a t hall and then Hull people, homeless by reason of forest some expressions of t h e message. S t a t e s to shut out the heat f r o m the fires, will be left to s h i f t for themwork as may be authorizfed by con- sioner Zimmerman while an examina- w a s . chfeered. T h e Hull faction fairly T h e resolution was adopted, and the r a d i a t o r s underneath. danced In their s e a t s with glee. T h e selves. This m a n y a r e now able to do. gress, provision for t h e issue to be tion is made of Its affairs. following special committee n a m e d : L u m b e r for building Is now t h e only Eleven buildings In the village of victory was the most sensational Messrs. Perkins. New, York; Denby. T h e elevator originated In c e n t r a l similar to the P a n a m a canal bonds. event t h a t e v e r has occurred In the real necessity. Paton, la., were destroyed by fire. of Michigan; Weeks, of MassachuThe house adopted a resolution proE u r o p e . T h e earliest mention of the The action of t h e committee will no T h e Peninsular & Oriental Steamship Michigan s t a t e grange. s e t t s ; Williams, of Mississippi, and elevator Is m a d e in a letter of Na- viding for the naming of a committee Horton kept up a stoical f r o n t and doubt cause protest from the fire sufCompany will begin n e x t year to Im- although visibly crushed by his de- ferers, but the m e r c h a n t s have suf- Lloyd, of Missouri. to consider the proper means of dealpoleon I. addressed to his wife. ArchRepublican senators today considkick ing with the p a r t of t h e president's port hogs from China Into Great feat, which he did n o t expect, he pro- fered equally and think their d u c h e s s Maria Louise. ered w h a t action should be t a k e n by legitimate. Britain. fessed to be thoroughly satisfied with message relating to the secret servt h e s e n a t e concerning the m e s s a g e of J o h n R. H e g e m a n , president of the t h e result. Dr. Hillis t h i n k s the millennium h a s ice and reflecting on m e m b e r s of conthe president and It was practically Beet Sugar and t h e Tariff. Metropolitan Life Insurance Com"It Is t h e g r a n g e ' s right," h e said. a r r i v e d . The man who needs 14 tons gress. decided t o permit t h e resolution to be " W e don't c a r e a whoop," said M. J. T h e list of officers as elected follow: of hard coal and doesn't know where President Roosevelt declared that if pany, was freed by t h e New York apM a s t e r — N a t h a n P. Hull. Dlmondale. Blaly, m a n a g e r of the West Bay City brought In by some Democratic senh e Is going to get t h e money to pay the authors of t h e P a n a m a canal graft pellate court In a decision that, If It Overseer—Charles A. Van Deventer, Sugar Co., when asked what he t h i n k s ator. T h e resolution will provide for f o r It Is probably convinced t h a t a charges could be reached for criminal stands, will serve to quash all Indict- Ithaca. about the a g r e e m e n t between T a f t and an Investigation of the whole subject millennium doesn't a m o u n t to much, libel he would try to reach them. m e n t s now outstanding against InsurLecturer—Miss J e n n i e Buell, Ann t h e ways and means committee at by t h e senate committee on appropria f t e r all. William Nelson Cromwell branded t h e ance officials. Washington, providing for t h e admis- ations. Arbor. T w o presidents In t h e history of Louis Pratt, the religious fanatic, stories a s absolute falsehoods. Steward—T. E. Nlles, Mancelona. sion of 300,000 tons of sugar f r o m t h e A simplified spelling society in EngPhilippines annually f r e e of duty, and this country have actually been reMembers of congress who resent and Officer Mullane, wounded In the re-elected.. One was J ohn l a n d wants to have school children President Roosevelt's language in t h e s t r e e t battle in K a n s a s City, died. Assistant Steward—Leon Haybark- t h a t all sugar over t h a t amount will buked by congress. pay the present r a t e of duty, which la Tyler, who sent a m e s s a g e to t h e t a u g h t to spell by ear. To show how p a r t of his m e s s a g e concerning the J a m e s Sharp, t h e leader of the band er, Leroy. Chaplain—Mrs. O. J. C. Woodman. 25 per cent less than t h e duty Imposed house strongly criticising it. The t a s t e s differ, It is a m a t t e r of common secret service planned to rebuke him. of fanatics, was arrested. by t h e Dlngley tariff on sugar f r o m house refused to receive t h e message Paw Paw, re-elected. Laboring under t h e delusion that h e complaint a m o n g business men here Senor Arosemana, minister f r o m and passed resolutions of blunt cenT r e a s u r e r — F r a n k Coward. Bronson. other countries. t h a t some of t h e g r a d u a t e s of t h e com- Panama, presented his credentials to had been marked as a victim of t h e "We'll m a k e sugar j u s t the same." sure. T h e other was Gen. "Old HickSecretary—J. W. Hut chins, Han"Black Hand," T h o m a s Fltzpatrlck, m o n schools spell t h a t way now. ory" Jackson, fire-eater and original added Blaly. "It'll h u r t some." President Roosevelt. over, r e e l e c t e d . " L e s s e r of two evils; better than big stick wielder. He clashed with That the outbreak of the foot and aged 36. shot and killed himself near Gatekeeper—G. A. Whitbeck. MonCan t h e proposition t h a t t h e minifree sugar." is what W. E. Cressey. of a s e n a t e made up of fearless men. and mouth disease now prevalent in sev- Gal lies, Mich. tague. re-elected. m u m salary for an u n m a r r i e d Episcothe German-American company, says. when they passed a resolution criticisAfter a brief a r g u m e n t with a Ceres—Mrs. A. J . Kellogg, Ferry, eral states was due to the importation palian clergyman in t h e diocese of into this country of either biological crowd of negroes in a saloon in Mem- re-elected. T h a t company will continue to pro- ing him, and he sent in a hot mesNew York should be $1,200 and f o r a producls or such material as straw or phis. AMlliam L a t u m , a white saloonsage of protest, t h e s e n a t e flatly reFlora—Mrs. Ella Morrice, H a r b o r duce as before. fused to receive it. m a r r i e d clergyman $1,200 with a suit- merchandise, or in the clothes or ef- keeper, shot and killed three of the Springs. MICHIGAN BREVITIES. a b l e place to live in, or $1,500 In fects of immigrants, is t h e opinion of negroes and wounded others, one Pomona—Miss Nellie Mayo. CeresA Terrific Blast. co. re-elected. money, be taken a s an official stateSecretary Wilson. I niortally. . » , , Two T r a v e r s e City saloonists a r e A giant blast of dynamite, prepared Lady Assistant Steward—Mrs. Ida m e n t of the exact cost of a wife? Andrew Carnegie was subpoenaed to j Dr. A. S. Pitls, a prominent ph>siHaybacker. Leroy. looking for t h e person who stole their for firing, was prematurely exploded appear before t h e house ways and clan of Hazlehurst. Miss., was shot Members of executive c o m m i t t e e red license card. They have petitioned in t h e workings on t h e P a n a m a canal W h e n the officers of t h e American means committee to testify in the tar- and killed by Dr. T h o m a s Birdsong. a (two years)—George B. Horton, Fruit the county clerk for a duplicate. in Bas Obispo Saturday. T'en men battleships arrived at Tokyo last were killed and 50 injured. iff revision hearings being conducted dentist. Ridge; T. H. McNaughton. Ada; M. J u d g e Wisner. of Flint, imposed an m o n t h they w e r e welcomed by crowds T h r e e men held up an east-bound H. Burton. H a s t i n g s ; L. W. Oviatt. unusual penalty when h e sentenced It may be that others have been by the committee. of school children, who sang "Hail killed, for the debris is piled in all diBay City. Great Northern train n e a r Hillyard, The total e s t i m a t e s of the war deH e r b e r t Mudge to serve t h r e e and oneColumbia" and other American songs rections. Bas Obispo cut is about 30 Mr. Horton, now t h a t a new m a s t e r half hours in the county jail. partment for the next fiscal year, as Wash., and robbed t h e mail car. They 3.50; g o o d f a t c o w s , s h a f t of a t e n e m e n t house at 320 E a s t so as to injure s h a d e trees. o n e of London's fashionable s t r e e t s a would land at Bordeaux and t h a t his year's convention will be In T r a v e r s e s t a t e t r e a s u r y will affect the univers- 13(0)3.25; c o m m o n cows. $2($2.50; c a n Sixty-third street. New York. n e r s . $1.50; choice h e a v y h u l l s , $3.25; toilet club for dogs. There the pets trip was taken for the purpose of setity or delay Its building plans. Work f a i r t o g o o d b o l o g n a s , h u l l s , $3; s t o c k W. H. Crownlnshleld, aged 40 years, City. of t h e s m a r t v.aA. can have their hair tling all the International quarrels of on t h e alumni memorial buildings, the h u l l s . $2.50^)2.75. of Boston, Mass., said to be a nephew Veal c a l v e s : M a r k e t s t e a d y w i t h No Experiments on Cattle. d r e s s e d and their coats trimmed to his country. His general health was new chemical laboratory and the alter- T u e s d a y . 25c l o w e r t h a n l a s t w e e k ; of R e a r Admiral Crownlnshleld, was Immaculate perfection. For three shil- good. The foot and mouth disease In Mich- ations of t h e engineering building are b e s t . $fi.50(ft'7; o t h e r s . $3.50(fi)5.50. run down and killed by a railway Sheep a n d lambs: Market good lambs, igan will form the basis of no experl being steadily rushed. lings they can be bathed. If their J o h n L. SuLivan, f o r m e r champion 25c h i g h e r t h a n on T u e s d a y : o t h e r s train In Cleveland, O. mentlng for the s a k e of science. No t e e t h are imperfect ihey can be filled heavyweight pugilist, was granted a B. R. Barber, bro.'her-ln-law of d u l l : p r o s p e c t s l o w e r : b e s t l a m b s . $5.25 The police of K a n s a s City and a one knows this quite so well as Henry o r extracted, and if their claws pro- divorce in Chicago. Grand Trunk Ticket Agent Clark, of ^ 5 . 5 0 ; f a i r to g o o d l a m b s . $4.50(?i)r».i'r»; fair band of religious f a n a t i c s headed by H. Hinds, of Stanton, senior m e m b e r Port Huron, will probably receive a l i g h t t o c o m m o n l a m b s , $3.50(8)4; t r u d e too far they can bo daintily maniOnce reputed to be worth several e r s h e e p , $3(S13.50; c u l l s John Sharp, who styles himself of t h e Michigan live stock commission. handsome reward from Sir Andrew at on d g oc oo dm mbount .c h$1(^ 2.50. cured. million dollars, Samuel E. Gross, for"Adam God," engaged in a fierce re- It h a s come to light that Mr. Hinds Fraser, lieutenant-governor of Bengal, H o g s : T e n c e n t s l o w e r t h a n on Tue8> merly of Chicago, was discharged In proposed to Secretary Wilson that two whom h e saved from death a t the day. H a n g e of prices; L i g h t to g o o d Germany in 20 years has increased bankruptcy proceedings in t h e United volver street battle. Over 100 shots bu tc h e r s. $5.25@)5.30; pigs, n o s a l e s : were exchanged, one patrolman and a or t h r e e of t h e diseased animals be h a n d s of an assassin some weeks ago. l i g h t y o r k e r s , $5. Its yearly mining product from 100,- S t a t e s court In Detroit, Mich. kept for scientific purposes. His Idea B a r b e r received a bad scalp wound (iraln, Etc. little girl being killed. S h a r p and two 000,000 metric tons to 242,609.000 Gov. Deneen will take t h e Univerwas t h a t those animals should be care- while doing his heroic act. D e t r o i t — W h e a t : On T h u r s d a y the m e t r i c tons, worth $439,086,200. Coal sity of Illinois "short course" in agri* officers fatally wounded and two fully observed, and t h a t an effort be w h e a t r e c e i p t s w e r e 2 cars, both InMrs. Joseph Desonla, of Saginaw, s p e c t i n g no e s t a b l i s h e d grade. No other officers slightly h u r t . f o r m s 85 per cent, of t h e output. Other culture In 1910. made to secure more exact Informawithdrawals. S t o c k s a r e 753,929 bu. who underwent t h e terrifying experiF. D. Hirschberg of St. Louis, a miltion about t h e scourge. m i n e r a l s a n >alt, Iron ores, copper, bu a y e a r a g o . ence of being tipped over In an ambu- a gPa ri ni cset s 353,980 a year a g o in the Detroit m a r lionaire m e r c h a n t and prominent It is related t h a t t h e grizzled s e c lead, zinc, pyrites, gold, sliver, manlance while on h e r way to t h e hos- k e t included 98c f o r No 2 red w h e a t , GENERAL NEWS. Catholic, was i h o t and killed in his r e t a r y of agriculture did not say i ganese, arsenic, saltpeter, vitriol and 6 4 H e f o r No I corn and &4Hc for N o Umpires Klem and Johnstone, who house. It was not known w h e t h e r it word for a minute o r two a f t e r t h a t pital with h e r babe, has been success- 3 w h i t e oats. a l u m . T h e workmen number about fully o p e r a t e d upon. While under the The cloverseed market w a s active officiated in t h e decisive Chicago-New was a case of suicide, m u r d e r or ac- proposition had been made. He Just Influence of t h e opiates she Imagined 700,000, and t h e companies about e a s y . The c i o s c w a s at a l o s s of sat still and eyed Mr. Hinds with t h e herself plunging Into the ditch and and York g a m e In t h e National league, c i d e n t 10c. S.000. businesslike ^ gleam of the Scotchman O a t s m a d e a small l o s s on T h u r s d a y , have made charges t b at a t t e m p t s were Probably f a t a l i n j u r i e s were suswas restrained only with t h e g r e a t e s t but l a t e r recovered and closed s t e a d y . who knows' his own mind; At length difficulty. made to bribe them. Dr. Norman DItman has received tained in an automobile accident n e a r R e c e i p t s of flour w e r e 1,200 and s h i p m e n t s 400 bbls. T h e Minnesota state s u p r e m e court Washington by Senor Don J u a n Bar- he said: J u d g e Hess h a s refused to dismiss t h e Glbbs prize of $20,000, offered by "No. sir. Those critters will be No t r a d i n g in rye and no c h a n g e In t h e New York academy for the best affirmed a decision of t h e district rios, minister of foreign affairs of slaughtered Just as quick a s we can the case wherein Dr. H. L. Schuh, price. original research work on the kidneys. court holding It unlawful for a prac- Guatemala, who is here on a special kill them legally. W e know too much dean of the Grand Rapids Veterinary college. Is charged with cruelty In alANirSKMKWTft IN D K T H O I T . T h e prize was founded to c r e a t e an ticing physician to practice dentistry. mission. His companions, Dr. Luis about the disease already." lowing his s t u d e n t s to c u t up a live ( W e e k lOnding D e c e m b e r 19.) Independence, Kan., voted to adopt H e r r a r t e , Guatemalan minister to the i n t e r e s t In the study of Brlght's dls TRMPLK TIIKATHU — Vaudeville — horse to which n o anesthetic had been No criminal cases appear on t h e United States, and Gen. John DrumA f t e r o o n s . 2:15, 10c t o 25c. E v e n i n g s ease. Dr. Dltman's investigations the commission form of govenmrnt. administered. The dean said no an- 8:15. n10c t o 50c. " T h e N a k e d T r u t h / ' docket for this t e r m of the Washtemond, a wealthy p l a n t e r In South t r i e d to account for the unnecessary Capt. J a m e s W a t t e r s of the British esthetic was necessary. E. N. Booth, w i t h H a r r y D a v e n p o r t & P h y l l i s U a n naw circuit court. two-thirds of m a n ' s meat diet, and to steamer Hornby Castle, which h a s ar- America, were painfully hurt. publisher of the Press, swore at the k l n . s u p p o r t e d by a c o m p a n y of 20 John Green, aged 35. of Kalamazoo trial that Schuh had asked him to p l a y e r s . Miss Helen Chaffee, daughter of s e e If this had any close connection rived at Norfolk, Va., says the vast W H I T N E Y — E v e n i n g s , m a t i n e e s . 10a f t e r sleeping all night In the woods suppress all stories of t h e alleged 15-25c. " M e s s e n g e r Hoy, No. 42." with the poisons present In the sys- tract of still w a t e r In the Atlantic Lieut. Gen. and Mrs. Adna R. Chaffee, died a t t h e Burgess hospital from ex LYCEUM—Every night, matinee Satcruel act. and added that the dean ad t e m of a person aflllcted with Brlght's known us the Sargossa s e a has dis- was wedded a t Los Angeles to Lieut. posure. u r d a y . Geo. C o h a n ' s " F i f t y Miles f r o m mltted the charges. John H a s t i n g s Howard, U. S. A. appeared. H o ston." disease. Answering a knock at the door, Mrs It Is said that the Rev. Richard Sir Wilfrid Laurler, premier of CanThe body of R e a r Admiral Coghlan Frank Brown, of Lapeer, found an old Sldebotham. of Lapeer, who died from Speaking fo Chicago clergymen of T h e American H u m a n e society Is to was Interred In the Arlington na- ada, was shaken up by t h e ditching of man leaning against the porch rail- Injuries received In a gasoline explosa r r a n g e a plan to war on cruelty, and tional cemetery with full military his train on t h e Great Northern a t SL ing. He asked for a drink of w a t e r ion last week, in his youth declared the ordinance looking to a " s a f e and Vincent, Minn. and she invited him In. When she re that he wanted "to live on earth just s a n e " Fourth of July, Mrs. La Verne v i c t i m s of the m a m m o t h hat a r e ceremonies. h o p i n g for relief. Charles W. Blow of St. Louis, man* turned with the water and some cam as long as our Savior did." His parents Noyes said: "You can't make a boy E. N. Blacker, a prominent busi* phor to revive him, she found him always remembered the expression give up fireworks and fire crackers unness man of Bakersfleld, Cal., shot ager of the American Linseed Comdead. He proved to be E d w a r d Col and since he met his death just after less you h a v e something to offer him An aeroplane garage has been con- and fatally wounded Adrian von pany, shot and killed himself. lard, aged 86. an old soldier. passing his 33d birthday, they believe In their place," said Mrs. Noyes. " H e s t r u c t e d on t h e roof of a building in Plank, an actor. T h o m a s F. Gilroy, Jr., receiver of W. N. Falling, of Kalamazoo, who his boyhood wish was gratified. P a d s . Why not call it a roost ? needs something to give rein to his Mrs. Mary Leven of Philadelphia the Fidelity Funding Company of New has been searching for members oi Alexander Domberse. who had lived spirits, and to this end we are going A f t e r all one can find a certain de- sold her baby for ten dollars because York, which went into bankruptcy on his family, a f t e r long absence from alone in a little hut on the outskirts g r e e of Christian charity for the man she was destitute and starving. October 28 last, announced that stock- homo, has learned that his sister. of Bay City for 40 years, was found to ask t h e National Outdoor Games asw h o committed suicldo because his Francisco Martinez abducted Mag holders nnd creditors of that corpora- Evelyn Tlbbals. for a time worked In unconscious by neighbors Saturday. sociation. which holds a crnventlon w i f e Insisted in waking him up ut three, gle Garcia, 16 y e a r s old, a f t e r killing tion would lose more than $5,000,000 the Michigan Insane asylum, where He w i s removed to the county house, and field day every summer, to have o'clock in ihe morning and talking to her p a r e n t s In L a s Animas county, as a result of the failure. The cred- her half nister, Miss Delia A. Jones where he died Sunday night from tu- their g r e a t celebration in Chicago him. For a gentle spirit there was ev- Colorado. Being pursued by officers, itors a r e mainly Catholic churches, unknown to her, was a patient. berculosis. next y e a r on the Fourth of July." idently no other defense. Watson Wesley, t h e Port Huron he slew the girl and himself. priests anc) nuns. Mrs. Maud Fay, widow of Ira Fay, It Is estimated that the post m o r t e m man summoned b e fo re t h e rallroat the motorman who was killed in the ceremonies for the late emperor and T h e State bank of Maize, Kan., wbh commission to explain how he hap Interurban wreck n e a r YpsllantI last dowager empress of China will cost "What is to be done when Hif entered by burglars, who dynamited OBITUARY. pened to ride on a Pere Marquette spring, has been appointed artmlnisworld's supply of w h a l e ' ^ ^ c is ex Chief Hump, the Sioux leader who the safe, securing $6,000. $6,000,000 taels. or $4,200,000 hi Ameritrain from Bad Axe to P o r t Huron haiisfed?" 'I'fpilres -'i • iporaix. Rev. J. P. McCloskey, assistant pas was at the head of t h e band which without paying his full fare, giving t r a t r l x of her husband's est m o. It is ican money. All personal effects of said that she will at once begin - Ut T h e g< iitl' nia-ily purvoyo ihilu! ! tor of the Church of the Immaculate caused the trouble ending In the bat- only 15 c e n t s to t h e conductor, told against the Detroit, J a c k l ' m h Chi- the dead ruler are burned. w l l ! 1 a v c 8om< t h i n g .just ms ^ o o d . Conception In Toledo. O., calmly told tle of Wounded Knee, t h e last import f h e commissioners h e didn't know cago electric railway. "All nations are welcome hero exhis congreRation that he had but a few ant Indian fight in t h e northwest, died there was a law to punLh travelers cept Carrie," is the legend wiih which Resolutions urging the h f.'Ulafr- ' to for "oversights" of thin kind. T h e pass a bill compelling pen.ons with the public houses of Dundee. Scotland, at Cherry Creek. S. D. T h e 0.511 national a n l 1i s*3 r.ini", more weeks to live. Marvin Kent, founder of Kent, O., commission still has the case under sick children or In charfw ol' 'hose are now decorated. By way of enforcPresident-elect T a f t was Ihe chief private and savings banks and I rust nnd first president of the Erie railway, advisement. afflicted with a contagion-', d t o ing the announcement two of the companies ol Massachus' I s I a v e a i speaker ai Ihe annual dinner of the Ora Plumb, of Alrten. Is dead as the employ a qualified physician, were public housekeepers threw the reformdied, aged 92. of North Carolina Society of New York. aggregalo capital and s I l u s adopted at a meeting Oi 'Ik confer- er from their premises without cereWilliam Martin Aiken, supervising of $.3. Herman Billek. ihe Chicago ne $3,000,000,000, and deposit his gun. which exploded as he was ence of corrections ar.d -harltles mony or tenderness. Carrie was not ~ w IISII •IHIM cromancer who was sentenced to b< architect of the treasury department pu.'Mng It ~over the 000,000.000. Ninety-three started to Slight changes In the law dismayed, bu^ made tracks for the under thp Cleveland administration companies have admitted y e t s ol hanged December 11 for murder wat cllr.ib. were suggested. ext bttf. ov«r $3,000,000,000 and in i a n e e In reprieved until J a n u a r y 29 by Lieut. and one jf the foremost archltecis in tbe c o u n r y , died in New York. Guv. Sherman. force a n n u m ing to $ 14,000.1 00.000.

LOWELL LEDGER

FOR

HAD ASKED FOR AN A N S W E R .

OUR GLORIFIED DEAD

Willie

Wanted to Be Certain Prayer Had Been Heard.

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Willie had not been a very good boy that day, and in consequence of certain Inexcusable derelictions he had been By REV. A. C. DIXON. D. D., s ent to bed with the sun. A f t e r supP u t o r of the Chicago Ave. (Moody's) per his father climbed t h e stairs to t h e Church, Chicago. youngster's room and throwing himself down on t h e bed alongside of t h e delinquent, began to talk to him. T h e question to "Willie." he said gravely, "did you be answered is. say your prayers before you w e n t t o where goes t h e bed?" spirit at d e a t h ? "Yesslr," said Willie. It Goes to Be "And did you ask t h e Lord t o m a k e with Christ. you a good boy?" asked t h e p a r e n t Our Lord said "Yep," said Willie, "and I guess it'll to t h e converted work this time." malefactor: "To"Good." said the f a t h e r . "I'm glad day thou shalt be *0 h e a r that." with me." T h t at"Yes." fold Willie, "but I don't think t e m p t to m a k e we'll know before to-morrow. You'vo this mean "Verily got to give t h e Lord time, you know." I say unto t h e e "And what makes you think it will to-day, thou shalt work this time, my son?" queried t h e be with m e in anxious father. P a r a d i s e " Is fu"Why. after the amen I put In a n tile, whether It be to accommodate R. S. V. P." explained the boy.—Harthose who believe t h a t the spirit goes per's Weekly. to purgatory, or those who Insist t h a t It sleeps with t h e body In the grave. INVALID'S SAD PLIGHT. Our Lord could not have said "I say unto thee y e s t e r d a y " or "I say u n t o After Inflammatory Rheumatism, Half t h e e to-morrow." and to make him say Came Out, Skin Peeled/ and Bed "I say unto thee to-day"ls a reflection Sores Developed—Only Cut!upon his Intelligence. cura Proved Successful. Paul defined this earthly existence a s being at home In t h e body while we "About four y e a r s ago I had a very are absent from t h e Lord and d e a ' h a s severe attack of Inflammatory r h e u m a being absent from the body while we tism. My skin peeled, and t h e high a r e present with the Lord (2 Cor.. f e v e r played havoc with my hair, 5:6). Paul was conscious of two oppos- which came o u t In bunches. I also ing forces, one drawing him toward had t h r e e large bed sores on my back. death, t h e other drawing him toward I did not gain very rapidly, a n d my the duties and b u r d e n s of life. "I am appetite was very poor. I tried m a n y In a strait betwixt two, having a desire 'sure cures' b u t they were of Httlo to depart and be with Christ" (Phil. help, and until I tried Cutlcura Re1:23). He was willing to die, f o r h e solvent I had had no real relief. Then was anxious to see again the glorified my complexion cleared and soon I felt Christ whom he saw on t h e way to better. The bed sores w e n t very soon Damascus, and h e was willing to live a f t e r a few applications of Cutlcura because he believed that the church Ointment, and when I used Cutlon earth had need of his services. cura Soap and O i n t m e n t for my h a i r T h e Spirit Goes to Be with Christ in It began to regain Its former glossy apParadise. pearance. Mrs. Lavlna J . Henderson. Our Lord said to t h e man dying at 13S Broad St.. Stamford, Conn., March his side: "Thou shall be with me in 6 and 12. 1907." Paradise." Paradise Is a word of PerA HIGH WIND. sian origin which m e a n s a garden. W e can see in it the bloom of flowers, while we hear the song of birds and the flowing of fountains. The word "Eden" In the second chapter of Genesis is translated Paradise in the Septuaglnt. The garden of delights which the serpent entered h a s been restored and no serpent will e n t e r It again. T h e word Paradise occurs In two other places. In a vision Paul "was c a u g h t up Into Paradise and heard unspeakable words which it is not lawful for a man to u t t e r " (2 Cor.. 12:6). It ip clear from this scripture t h a t in P a r a d i s e t h e r e Is to be a larger revelation than Giles—They have v e r y high w i n d s any we have had or could endure here. In Amerlky. Its language conveys truth too sacred Brown—Yes, they do. to express to those who know only t h e Giles—There's a bit in t h e papers 1 coarse words of e a r t h . A few h o u r s of conversation with Moses. Paul and read this morning about a safe b e i n g John will doubtless teach us more t h a n blown open there.—London Mall. we can learn here In a lifetime. Home Joys for Johnnie. In Revelations 2:7 t h e word "Para"Johnnie." said my h u s b a n d - ^ othdise" occurs again. "To him t h a t overer evening upon his return from work, comet h will I give to eat of the t r e e of to our three-year-old, "have you been life which Is In t h e midst of the Paraa good boy t o d a y ? " dise of God." In other words, when "Yes, father," came t h e prompt rehe soul enters Paradise. Instead of ply. ailing asleep, which m e a n s life a t its "Very well." said his fond parent. owest. it receives more abundant life. "You may go upstairs and bring down All these symbols and facts exclude my slippers." j h e Idea of purgatory. In the g a r d e n When Johnnie had delightedly perpf delights there Is no fire to cleanse formed this act of devotion, his faor consume. "Blessed a r e the dead ther said: "Now, if you will promwho die In the Lord from henceforth." ise to be good to-morrow, you m a y Death continues t h e life of blessedcarry my shoes upstairs and put t h e m ness. Paradise Is doubtless not t h e away."—Harper's Bazar. final abode of the saved, but the place i)f waiting where the glorified spirits Only One Reason. ^vlll remain with J e s u s until he shall "Papa, George wants to break our f-eturn to earth for their glorified engagement." (jodles. "For them that sleep with " W h a t reason does he advance?" ;iesus will God bring with him." " H e says he has lots of reasons, but Death in Introducing t h e Christian to he mentions only one." t h e Presence of Christ in Paradise "And what's t h a t ? " Enlarges His Sphere of Opportunity " H e says he has seen somebody h e and Activity. loves much better than he loves me." "To die is gain." T h e r e is certainly "And that's the ouly reason h e no gain In losing consciousness In t h e gives?" grave nor In going to purgatory. Paul "Yes." declared t h a t to depart and be with "Don't bother him about t h e othChrist Is far better than remaining In ers." the body. For the soul to fall asleep and He down In a bed of decaying $100 Reward, $100. m a t t e r cannot be f a r better than conThe readen ot this paper will be pieamd to ittre tbat there la at leant one dreaued dtoeaae that •ctenee tinuing to live and serve God. baa been able to cure in all its atagce. and that » When Paul said, " T h e time of my CuUrrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure H the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. CaUrrb departure Is a t hand." h e used a word being a consUtutioaal disease, requires a eoostltutlonal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inwhich carries with it the idea of lift- ternally. acting directly upon the bloou and mueoug ing anchor, spreading sail and going surfaces of the system, thereby dfRtroylng the of the disease, and glvlnir the patisnt out of t h e land-locked h a r b o r into the foundation itrength by building up the oonstltutloa and assistopen sea. To him death was not con- ing nature la doing Its work. The proprietors have so much faith In lu eurathre powers that they offer traction but expansion. Not sailing One Hundred Dollan for any case that H mill fl* Send for list of testimonials Into harbor and casting anchor, a s mire. Address F. J. CHENEY A CO.. Toledo, a Hold by all Dnunrlsta. 76e. many of our h y m n s declare, but saUTake llaii's Family Fills for ooastlpatloa. Ing out of harbor into t h e ocean of a larger sphere and g r e a t e r opportuniHoodooed. ties. A poor devil asked for alms. H i t T h e r e Is only one thing better t h a n Inquisitive man questioned him. A f t e r dying and that Is to be alive when t h e a few Interrogations he said to bi» Lord of life shall come In glory. W e companions: "Boys, don't give him ft do not desire death and try to shun It. cent; he's a fraud." The beggar refor we want to do all the good we can. plied: "Gents. I am u n d e r a hoodoo.' and remain, If possible, to the day of I'm an unlucky man. I do believe if his glorious appearing: but, when I were to seize time by t h e forelock It death does come, we shall welcome It would come right out and leave m e a » as a vanquished enemy, m a d e to serve bare a s a barber's pole." Then t h e y its conqueror by setting at liberty the all chipped In. spirit that Is kept now within the DISTEMPER • jounds of fleshly limitations. In all its forms among all ages of iiorses, as well as dogs, cured and othersin name stable prevented from having the The Failures. Kelr Hardle. one of labor's ablest disoiiHe with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CTRE. Every bottle guaranteed. Over representatives in the British parlia- 500,000 bottleH Hold last y e a r . $.50 a n d ment. at a dinner of bollermakers In $1.00. Any good druggist, or send to mnnufacturcrH. AgenU wanted. Spohn Medical New York spoke of success. Co., Spec. Contagious Disease^Gotihen, ImL "Success, they tell us," he began, "comes from aiming high. I think it Trade of the United S t a t e s with i t a • f t e n e r comes from aiming low, f r o m American neighbors In 1907 a m o u n t e d aiming within one's scope. to nearly $1,000,000,000, against a lit"Suppose," for instance, that th« av- tle more than a third a s much ft prage reporter, aiming high, devotes decade ago. his life to the composition of Shaker i L K * CTHEU IN < TO 14 DATtt. spearean tragedies or Mlltonic e p i c s I'AZo OINTMKNT Is guarant««d to euro any e a s r do you think be would succeed? Ah. of Itching, Blind. Uleedlng or Frotnidinf Pfle* Id fl to U days or munuy refunded. Mo. no." Mr. Kelr Hardle shook his head and You may have observed t h a t t h e imlled. man who boasts t h a t he can drink o r "Let us then aim." he said, "at what let It alone usually drinks. jve stand some chance of hitting. It is j'ley who strive to leave footprints in Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Ryrnn. clillclrcn teething, sufumstbs g^nii, rudiijes tB»| io sands of time who. alas, most Ire- For UiuuutiiUuu.aUajrtpula, euros wludcoUu. HOcabotUt* tuontly g«t stuck in the mud." Sometimes a woman Is known b y the company she avoids, Only Teetotalers Wanted. I t Cares Whllo Yon W a l k Read the "Help Wanted—Male" AUen'iiFoC KALB.ILU KANSAS CITY,MO.

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French Mirrors Complete line. 5c to S2.00 In hand, pocket and triplicates. Special values at 50c and SI.00.

Fancy China but not fancy prices. Plates, bowls, cups and saucers, cracker jars, pitchers, su^ar aud creams, chocolate pots, cracker bowls, trays, etc.

Vases a complete asscrtment finished in brown, grey, floral, fruit and medallion decorations. 25c to S2.00.

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Christmas Box Papers in holly decorations and all the new fancy shapes and fabrics. Also novelty packages for the children. 5c to S2.50.

Fountain Pens Guaranteed at I the prices asked f'>r highly advertised makes. Direct from manufactors 50c, SI.00 and up.

Teddy Bears A big line. Still the popular thing for children. Last 3 times as any other plaything. 75c, $1.00 and up. v

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in great abundance, all the new things. We ai 0 0 ' s~"00' headquarters for Ladies' Neckwear, the wide Collais e c u r e satisfactory gifts at economical prices. Come lo the and Ruchings. New line just in priced from 25c to ^ e n t s g e t our low prices and you will be as enthusiastic as we are. We can please you if you want the latest up-to-th< The Best Place to Buy

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For Father and Mother SILVERWARE—Roger Bros., Wm. Rogers, New Community Ware. C A R V I N S S E T S — S I . 5 0 to S3.00.

ENAMELED ROASTERS—Finest quality, 51.00 to S2.00. WASHING MACHINES—$3.50 t o S 8 . 2 5 .

WRINGEKS—$3.25 to S5.00. RAZORS AND POCKET KNIVES—all kinds, Pearl handle

knives as high as S2.50. C a r p e t Sweepers, Enterprise Food Choppers, Shot Guns, B r e a d and Cake mixers, Nickel Plated Tea and Coffee P o t s , Syrup Pitchers, Tea Kettles, Etc. TOOLS—all kinds, Saws, Axes, Carpenter's Kits, Etc.

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