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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-03-30
But Of course he will leave little or no
trace Of. his movements. .,


trace of his movements
~ am quite certain you do Gwen the
greatest injustice, but, my dear boy,
come tome tomorrow morning early,
as early as you can. There is not much
doing tomorrow, that case is not on
till : till Wednesday. and young
Pounceby can manage very we'll, at
least for few hours, and we must
know something certain by the after
noon. Mouse in expecting her tonight,
Philip. Take some brandy and soda
before you go. want some myself"
Both felt q little more hopeful after
partaking Of this refreshment, when
they parted with some solemnity, and
Blount made his way to his own place,
where he passed q wretched night, har-
assed by frightful dreams, in which he
found himself minus both the ''beauz
yeux,' and the "cassette," of which he
hoped to possess himself.
After hasty visit to the Office, for
he never neglected business, Blount
hurried to Lonsdale Gardens. Z-
'Well, Philip, have you telegraphed?"
was Mr.. Ardell's salutation.
mo, Sir, I thought you would, and
two wires would seem ridiculous and
suspicious
what matter, SO long as we get in
formation?' cried his uncle testify.
Il will go and telegraph myself" said
Blount, anxious to be up and doing,
and bent his steps to a central Office at
some distance, fancying it would be
more rapidly dispatched than from the
little local post Office in a bakers shop.
Returning, runaway horse and a
smashed vehicle impeded his progress,
and on his arrival James received him
with smiles. Miss Eastwood is up-
stairs, sir-arrived just after you went
out!"
Blount rushed upstairs, two steps at
time, flung open the door and beheld
his uncle standing on the hearth-rug.
playing nervously with his s'pince-nez;''
while, still in her hat-a very becoming
one-an open telegram in her hand,
Gwen was walking up and down in
(not to put too fine point upon it, a
towering rage.
ITO make all this fuss about moth
ing!' she was saying. ITO insult me
with such suspicious, and you. uncle.
to believe them! All, Philip, I won
der you dare to look me in the face! I
know it is all your doing. You have
upset Uncle Ardell frightfully, he is
quite i'll. How dare you accuse me of
such baseness! Yes, uncle has told me
everything, and l see that YOU are a
loW-minded, disagreeable creature, and
l was beginning to think better of you.
The whole mystery has arisen from a
mistake, either Of mine or the tele-
graph clerk at R. The telegram 1
thought I sent-that I intended to
| send-was: Shall not be home to.
night Either he or I omitted the
negative!''
MY dear Gwen" began Blount, i'm
ploringly.
| Don't dear metz she interrupted,
LAS to Mr.. Everard, he had q quarrel
with his fiancee, an old schoolfellow of
mine. have helped to reconcile
them, and she has asked him to meet
her and her mother in Paris.''
"But, Gwen, if you knew my feel
ings!''
If you had kept them to yourself,
and not tried to make mischief with
my uncle, and lower me in his opinion,
l meght forgive; as it is, shall have nc
more to do with you. Philip
And she kept her word.
1.-THE END.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-03-30
A Business Move.

Friend--You have moved your Office
from the tenth floor to the first, I see.
Divorce Lawyer-Had to. Lost too
many customers. .~
Women often object to elevators?"
1t wasn't that; but the journey up
ward took too long. It gave them time
to change their minds. IN. Y. Wesl1ly.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-03-30
Something Wrong.

Mrs. Cloon-What was the cause Of
that hideous bowling and yelling in
the street, just as you came in?
Mr.. Cloon-1t was beggar telling a
deaf old gentleman that he was so near
dead with pneumonia that it was i'm
possible for him to speak above a
whisper.-Puck. -,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-03-30
Where Shc Has the Bulge.

The great advantage a Boston girl
has over us" sighed Miss Wenalong,
laying aside the volume she was read
ing and taking up one with larger
print, us that the world never looks
upon her spectacles as a sign thai she
II growing old, Chicago Tribene
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
hlerreIl.

All of our sports have their shotguus
cleaned up in anticipation OF the open
ING Of the bird season.
Several veterans from this place took
in the reunion Of the 20th NJ. '. l. at
Chelsea, October IS.
Miss Lois Secor VII give an elocu.
tionary entertainment for the benefit Of
the school library sometime the latter
part of the month.
The Saginaw county teachers asso-
citation meets at Hemlock the last of
the month. This is the Western district
and our teachers will be present.
Potter's photo gallery Is doing Il
thriving business now-S days.
Corn Is nearly all taken care If in
this vicinity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
Beebe.

Mr.. and Mrs l.. ID. Baker who have
been visiting friends at 81. Johns re-
turned home on Friday evening last.
Mrs. Herbert Strong who has been
visiting in the south part OF the state
the past few weeks has returned nome.
Mr. and Mrs. 4. J. Bare were visit.
ing brother of Mr.. Bare's at St. johns
last week returning Thursday.
Mrs hilleris visitiugat Maple Rapids
and Kalamazoo,
Mrs. Jessie People, Mrs. Royce and
Mrs. Philips are visiting friends in
Ohio.
Sheldon Strong of Rinderhood who
ha. been visiting his brotherH. Strong
returned home Monday.
Mrs. Philips OF Portland is visiting
her son William of this place.
Herbert Strong aud family ale en-.
tcrtaining Mr.. Strong's mother from
Coldwatcr.
Vorn Shaver, Asa Strong and Morii,
Showers are attending Yerirglon's
college at 81. Louis
Dell Baker has traded his Huber for
a Russell, aud is doing first class work
baI.ng hay
Mrs. Henry Ruhlmann entertained
brother from Montcalm Co. over Sun
day.
Mrs Fiddler of West Unity, Ohio, i,
visiting her son l.. w. Fiddler and
daughter, Mrs. 3. b. Borton, Of thi,
place,
VIII Seaman is entertaining has
brother and family Isaac Scamen Of
Grand Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eurgene Ring of ST.
Johns are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. D.
Baker this week, Mr.. Ring is cousin
of Mrs BIS.
The Pine Grove Cemetery association
are improving the looks of the cemc-
terry by putting up neat wire fence
and gates, much needed improve
ment
Mrs. Parks Allen has just placed
beautiful new stone ON her lot in 'hc
new cemetery weighing three ton.
Eve must have felt that she had los, |
one of her chief joys of fresh young
love when she reflected that she could |
not ask Adam if she was the first wOm-
an he ever loved, and how happy, Adam
must have been when be reflected that
there were no long tongued gossps to
modest him or make HIM afraid.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
Lafayette

There is to be box social at Beck
er's hall October 20 also concert.
All turn out
L. David visited here last week. He
| lives at GladWin.
Finest kind of weather now and
everyone is rushing potato digging
and corn huskIng, sugar beets, too, are
beng pulled and piled up for the fac
tory.
The Allen family started Monday for
Colorado by the wagon route. If the
weather Is good they viii have pleas
ant time.
+. Hopkins and wife are entertaining
their daughter from HHlsdale.
School is passing of nicely in this
district.
Our superior is at the county seat
this week looking after the interest of
the TOWNSHIP.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20

Let go or die. That's the alternative
of the shipwrecked man with the money
bage. If there was only some one 20
throw him a life prcservcr, he might
save both life and money. Without
help II is let 20 or die. \ great many
people have like alternative before
them Business men come TO a point
where the doctor tells them that they
must let 90 or die" Probably he adj
vlscd sea voyage or mountain air.
There's an obstinate cough that won't be
shaken off. The lungs are veal; and per-
hapS bleeding. There Is emaciation and
other symptoms OF disease. which if uu-
skilliully orimproperly treated terminate
Ill consumption.
Thousands of men and women in a like
condition have found complete healing
by the use OF DR.. Pierce's Golden Mcdi-
cal Discovery. II puriies the blood. II
carries of from the system all refuse and
poisonous matter. Ii gives the infected
organs the strength 90 throw off disease.
was taken sick and felt SO stupid ! could
hardly 60 about writes Miss Mary Eskew. Of
Given, Jackson Co, W Va. had smothering
spells. went - our best physicians and they
dpctOrcd me all one summer. / kept growing
worse and got 50 weak ! could hardly 90 about.
The two doctors / had said ! had lung trouble
had an awful cough i,d one day my aunt told
me Of Or. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery I
sent and got a bottle Of both kinds-thc Golden
Medical Discovery and Favoritc Prescriptions
When had taken that 70 helped me so much
sent and got more. have s5kcn Of both meli-
cines altogether. ten bottles. Now my lungs do
not hurt me, and don't have any cough am
stout now and A. well as ever in my life"
Given away. The Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser is sent free on re-
ccipt Of stamps TO pay expense Of mail
ing 0HLy. The book contains 1908 pages
and 100 illustrations Send p one-ceut
stamps for the paper bound edition, or
81 stamps for the cloth bound. Address
DIR. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo y. y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20

1t is said that Rudyard Kipling ard
Ernest Seton-Thompson met last winter,
and spent an evening telling each other
animal stories. The interpreter of the
Jungle wanted story of grizzly
bear. Mr.. Thompson had one ready
for HIM. 1t took him an hour to tell
it. When he had finished, Mr.. Kipllng
exclaimed: That's fine, Thompson:
why don't you write it?" Mr.. Thomp-
son has since written it, under the title
of The Biography of a Grizzly" and
its publication will be begun in the
November number of The Century
Magazine. 1t is the first long story by
the author of "Wild Animals | Have
Known" Needless to say he will
illustrate it himself The decorative
ARE 'emel oi the pages will be the
v O.s Of his wife.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
Wheeler

Mrs. S. NJ Poland has returned from
Cedar Lake where she has been visit
ing friends.
Rev. Kenyon preached TO a large
audience Sunday evening.
The repairs of the Methodist church
are progressing slowly.
Rev. Mr.. Ferris and wife delivered a
series of lectures Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings on the anti saloon prob
lem a number of citizen were APP
pointed To attend the anti saloon con.
ference at Alma next month
Large fires are raging in this vicinity,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20

Washington, Cct. 14--Michigan pen
sions were granted Friday as follows
Original-Geo. ". cray buchanan, SO;
Luther Eddy. Elsie. 81; Sanford q.
Fish, Grand Rapids, $40. Renewal
George Kelley. Osseo. ST.. Increase
John \. Beelman. Saginaw, f.. =, 50
TO S12; James J.. Paine, Maple Rapids,
SIS To 81; Edwin -. Butler. Dimon-
dale, S11 to sd: William Spearz, Fos-
tiers. s. TO ST.; Amos Il. Toman, llar-
rison, $40 to Sl7; Alexander Mcmillan,
Swartz Creek. IS 10 SD. Widows -
Sarah Button. Billiards.. IS; Rosetta
Underwood, Allegan; George w. chill
son, father, Memphis. 81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
Derangcd Nan Hanged Himself.

Mcnominee. Mich. oct 14.-Pctcr
Peterson, the wealthieSt farmer in
Marinette county, whose farm is near
the town of Porterfield. committed sui
eide Friday morning by hanging him
self from the rafters of Il barn. Ills
mind had been deranged for some time
He leaves property To the value of $50
900. Deceased was "a years of age
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
TESTS PATIENCE.
The Most Patient People Must Show
Annoyance At Times.

Nothing spoils a good disposition
quicker
Melting taxes mans patience
Like any itch:ness of the skin.
Itching piles almost drive You ciuzy.
All day IL makes you miserable
AL night it keeps you awake.
Itch Itch Itch. With no relief
Just the same with ccZ-ma
Can hardly keep from scratching it
You would do so but you know 1t makes
you worse.
Such miseries are daily decreasing.
People are learning they can be cured
Learning the merits Of Doau's Ointment.
Plenty Of proof that Doan's Ointment
will cure piles, eczema. or any itchiness
of the skin
Read the testimony ofa Battle Crock.
citizen
Mr.. A G.. Ayers, Book Binder, OF 1877
West Main street, Battle Creek, says:
My hand became so sore from eczema
that it was with difficulty could bend
my fingers The skin cracked open, large
scabs formed and in addition TO the spots
being tender they itched intolerably. /
tried everything could hear about or get
holdof to stop the trouble but | was uu-
able to do so until procured Dosns Oint-
ment. had heard it spoken about by
several people but as | thought it would
set like sill other preparations which
tried, / waited some time until was com
PEELED from the condition of my hands to
do something. "Dosn's Ointment" cured
me. Up to date. and this some months
after | stopped the treatment, | have had
no indication of any return"
Doans Ointment for sale by all dealers.
Price 30 cents, Mailed by Foster-Mil-
burn Co, Buffalo N. Y. Sole agents for
theU. s. Remember the name Doan's
and take no substitute.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
ESTABLISHED 1870.
Subscr ption Price, 81 90 Year, includ-
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a sample copy may be mad on receipt
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
Startling Confessions.

Show that p per cent, Of men and
woman suffer the fortunes of itchig piles
Investigation proves that Dr. \. w.
Cha,e's Ointment has meyer yet friled TO
cure itching piles. and all Of these men
sud women could end their sufTerings al
once by using it. Scores Of thousands
have been cured 10y this treatment,
Everybody can be cured in the sane way.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
OASToRIA.
ne iac- II
f''::iis"&N2z1xsx v ':;iI
North Wheeler

Ethel St. John is ZONE from her
work.
Mrs. Will White who has been sick
for some time Is some Setter at this
writing.
Arthur Davies and wife who have
been visiting friends in this vicinity
have returned to their home in Ithaca.
Robert Clark and wife and Bert Rip
ley were visiting friends in Mecosta Co
last week.
Oscar Flowers and wife visited in
Saginaw Co. last week
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20

It's a mistake to imagine that itching
piles can't be cured; mistake TO suffer
a day longer than you can help. Doan's
Ointment brings instant relief and per-
mancnt cure. A any drug store, %
cents,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
Accidentally shot While Hunting.

Wolverine. Mich. Oct. 1.-THE first
fatal hunting accident of the season
happened "A few miles east of here
Thursday. Frank VI. Lewis. of the
Pigeon River settlement. while out
hunting with two friends, vas acct.
dentally shot through the heart. thu
ball passing entirely through his body
lie leaves widow and two children.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
A Jury OF Women.

Who have tested the merits Of DR.. \
w, Chase, klduey-livcr Pills return the
verdict that for bacKachc and kidney dis
orders there is no preparation in any way
equal 10 this great discovery o. DR.. \ W.
Chase, Americas greatest physician.
This great kidney cure Is sold by all
dealers at % cents box. and ha, proved
most cfTectual as a remedy for the many
Ills to which women is subject.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
Hamilton.

c. \. Anderson, over near Sickels,
is building himself new residence.
Have You heard the new NJ. Z.
pastor? Those who have are much
pleased
Wouldn't it pay to visit the school
now and then parents: 1t would en-
courage the teacher and show the child
rem YOU were Interested.
Miss Bas- Ballard is working in Jack
son.
John McLaren is entertaining rela-
tives from Canada.
Farmers are farther along with Their
fall work in Ills vicinity than for sew
eral Years previous.
Captain Robbins has decided to re-
enter the Salvation Army, and is 90
ing to Philadelphia for that purpose.
You ask John Jolls how he likes
housekeeping when comtiued with
farming. John wont smile "a bit; Mrs.
j. is visiting in Ono, you know.
There are few cases of typhoid
fever IN u is vicinity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20

Dysprr yia-blne f. human eXi.tance.
Burdock Blood Bi'ters cures II, promptly,
permanently Regulates and zones the
stomach.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
TOLEDO. SAGINAW & MusKtG

Nv Ashley for Detroit
at l2:lop. m.
Cl, - connections are
made at Owosso Junct'r
wi,h alltrains Off. q
II. & VI. k'y.
Ben, FLETCHER. T. Z. A.
Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20

Leave Ashley
$3.50 a m for NuskegOn
900 =. m for Musktgon
JNo. w. LORD.
Traffic Manager.
Detroit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
Grand Jrunh " System

TOLEDO .SAGINbR NCSK7 COS DIV.
In effect OCT OBER9 1883
EASTBOUND.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-01-11
Garcis's Faithful Servant.

General Garci.," SAYS the.
Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Record, chad an aged
colored servant who was born a.
slave upon his fathers plantation,
and was brought up with him
from childhood. The old nesro
had followed him in all his wars
and had shared his prison cells
and sat beside his bed when the,
general breathed his last Every
time his master groaned he would
groan also, and the death which
came to the ono will not let tho,
other linger much longer. The
faithful servant docs not care to
live now. His interest in llfe ia
gone, and no one would he sur
prised if he died Of grief within a
short time"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-01-11
'eRIu GRIPS
DEADLY MARCH
Deals Death and Destruction
to Many.
Boston, Now York, Philadelphia,
Warrington, Loaisville Terror
ICED ey the Awful Scourgs-.
All the Great Csnters Of
Population Affected.

The depressing effeots Of the prose- :
epidc:nio OF Grip are apparent every
wsre. TeHchsr', clerks. business men,.
nnrchsntos iaoorois. street car drivers.
school children. police Officers and
even the duccrrs ell furnish victims
b, the hunjrsds
No remedy yet dlscovered can sh nw
resnlts equal to DR.. Milss' Rsstora"
live Narvine, 1t quickly ovsroomes,
tho excessive exhaustion, invigoratss4
the appetite and ass,sts nature to,
throw or the deadly microbes troba-
sne system In times OF epidemic Ike
the psosent It should be tsksn as ..
preventive Of disease
GRIP had lsft a ply steal wreck =
~osk, helpless and mis.rable. I c, ,uId
mot cat; c"uld not sleep; could noe
gaia any st, onSth. aud had nervous
pr"strAtlon Of the worst kind Our
home physician could not help me
Snd L commenced using DR.. Miles"
Nervins. The 6r.t nights s:epp that
L had had In four months caole AZ the
result of two g st doaea. When hndi
tsksn Two bottles fels better than l.
hhd befor~ in yanrs. aud continued to
im"r We until WIS entirely oused.''
Flu w mDARD. Plymouth, Ills.
All druggist aIe authorix Il 20 sslll
ID. Miles Nsrviue on Il ga:rantes7
that fi'st bot.'e bsnahts or npney re-.
funded he sure aud Get d. Milsar
N'rvine B'"h'st on be;rt aud Nsrvea
sent free Address
DR.. Miie,' Mod on 90 Eith.,t Tnd
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-01-11
WANTS RECOGNITION.
Aguinaldo Makes Request. It's
in Secretary Hays Hands.

Warrington, Jan. 6.-Senor
Agoncillo, who is in Washington
rs the representative of the Phil
ippine government, has asked to
be recognized by the United
States as such, and to be accorded
the same rights as other diplom-
ats. His request is now in the
hands of Secretary Hay.
The representatives of the
Philippine government will now
await action upon the request
made today. 1t 10 their desire
that the United States appoint a
commission to hold q conference
for the purpose of discussing and
settling the Philippine question.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-01-11

Joe Bailey, subscriber to the
Gaffney Ledger, is moving out on
= plantation near Luckhart to
farm, while his two daughters
will continue to work in the mill.
This . rare case. If it ever be
our privilege to meet Mr.. Joe
Bailey we are going to take of
our hat and beg leave to shake
his hand. Mon who move to
mllls to get work for their chill
dren and do not tako . job them ,
selves generally loaf, livs upon
and squandsr the earnings of their
children, and grow more and moro
worthless. This man is going to
do his par, toward ths support
of the family, or perhaps sup
port the family altogether and let
the girls lay up, their wages. -
Chester Lantern.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-01-11
LEGISLATORS GATHERING.
Office Seekers Busy With the
Newly Arrived Mem bers.
Special to The Daily News.

Special to The Daily News.
Columbis, S. g. Jan. 9.-Most
OF the mem bers of the legislature
are here. A great deal of lobby
ing for candidates is in progress.
Much interest is taken in the
race for clerk of the house. There
is a triangular fight between Gen
eral Gray, of Grsenville. McCown
and Hamer. The younger mon,
McCown and Hamer, are dsvel-
oping unexpected strength.
The candidates for supsrintend.
ent Of the peniteatiary have
agreed to have that election Jaau-
sry 18th.
A number of dispenssry bills
will be presented.
Frank Gary will DO elected
speaker without opposition.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-01-11
Hogs Bitten by Dog Show
Symptoms of Hydro.hobia.

Several weeks ago dog sup
posed to be "mad" passed through
the eastern section of this town.
ship. In its tour it took in the
farm of Mr.. j. T. Ferguson. 1t
bit several hogs that were run
ming ir his pasture and since then
two of the hogs have suddenly
shown symptoms of hydr ophobia,
biting at grass, bushes, ETC., and
making strange noises at night,
30 much SO as to arouse Mr..
Ferguson from his sleep. Be-
lieving that the hogs had the
rabies, Mr.. Ferguson shot both.
lie has eight or ten other hogs in
the pasture, but they have not
shown any signs of being affected.
Rock Hill Herald.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-01-11
In Favor of the Moon.
Shelbyville, KY, Sentinel.

Shelbyville, Ky, Sentinel.
A colorsd debating society in
Jones precinct had this weighty
subject under discussion the
other night: (Which 10 the most
useful, the sun or the mooni"
After considerable ursngling on
both sides, during which they
wsIed warm and eloquent, the
judge, an old negro, promptly
decided that the moon was tho
most useful, as it "shined ut
night when the people needed
light, while the sun, he only
shinsd in the daytime when they
could do without it."
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-01-11
NO PAY FOR WHEELER.
The Speaker Refuses to Allow
Soldier Mem bsrs Their Salary.

Washington, D. G., Jan. l.
Speaker Reed has refused to sign
the warrants or Representatives
Campbell, CoI.on and Wheeler for
their December pay and has told
tbs committee on the judiciary
that it must bring in a report at
once on the Bailey resolution.