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WINNER OF HE DOLL.
Won,an's Club Bazaar Was a Financial
SucCess

Success.
The doll bazaar given by the Woman 8
club, the proceeds to 20 to the free kinder.
garten, was eminently successful from
both a financial ana social standpoint.
The bipdergartcn fund win receive S275
as the result of the efforts of the untiring
labor of the Wumans club
The number thut WINS awarded the hand
some doll WAS lSS and the dainty TOW Is in
the possession Of Us owner Mrs. Rosue
RYAN,
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Mrs. moll;e sailev,s Gilt.

Mrs Mollie Bailey OF tho Mollie Bailey
Show company OF this city was the re-
cipient Of a handsome gift made on re.
cent nip 10 Huntsville II consisted OF a
.ednf chest accompanied by a highly eu-
logiBtic letter from ]. IT, Jarrard. j. T..
Hunter and u. X. Goree.
AIRS. Bailey's service to the confederaey
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SAVE HEAVY BAIL.

D. E, Williams Produces Bondsmen to
Satisfaction Of Court.
u Z. Williams, who has been in Jail
since the nth OF last July. charged with
the killing Of Dr. A. 2. De Lipcscy, was
released on $4,000 bail yesterday after,
noon.
The bond was signed by Or. p. %. Grant.
A. 9. Built, S. r. Pcrryman and c. ID
Eison, all citl2cns Of this county Ii Is
understood that bonds will be made foI
the release Of the two sons, Harold and
Burnett Williams Jointly charged with the
same crime. within the next few days.
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Stephen Austin School U.i.. So.
The sixth and seventh srads s''s ;, s Sot0'les
IN 4or.to , sPynt Yesterday visiting factories
mems 0o Of eert ssls9ts and collecting spec,
accompanied by Sfr pat'nees They were
nier. ~ a's' +, G. de Lesder.
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At the Houston lnhrmRry last night at 8
O'clock occurred The death Of Walter
Howard aged - wears. tuberculosis was
the cause of death. The body has been
taken in charge hy Sid Westhcimcr and Is
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CHURCH SERVICES.
CHRIsr CHURCH.

Corner Texas avenue and Fannin
strret.-ReY Henry ID. AYES. rector. sun.
day. fourth In advent, holy communion 1880
a. M; morning prayer and sermon IL a.
m. /; evensong and sermon 1880 y, m; Thurs.
day. Christmas Day. holy communion Z a..
m and s a. M; Monday prayer aud holy
communion II a. IN.
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Think what the Planola can add to one,
Christmas enjoyment, Ask about them
VIII A. Watkins Music Co, T. E Black
Houston salesman. room 2li Binz building
old phone DAG. new phone IL.
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cowart-soornna-

Mr. Adolph cowart and Miss Mary B
scorega were united In marriage yesterday
by Justice Matthews. The ceremony was
performed at the Justices Office at / D. III
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VIM RonI fnr Tnrknua

The Bowlers club win bowl for dozen
turkeys this afternoon az a O'Clock on Tho
Garten Nerein grounds. Brunner. A nor
contest IS anticipated.
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steinway Pianos are the king Of lnstri.
ments. VIII A. Watkins Music Co, II ID
Black, Houston salesman, 2il DinE build.
fnsf old phone GAG, new phone IL
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SALVATION ARMY.

Sunday services and D. m. led by
Ensign Horace Ifill, assisted by Captain
Francis. Lieutenant Lake and Cadets Ell
kins and Longbottom. l0lI Prairie avenue.
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cnNrRAL RAPr1sr

Waiter e. Tynes, pastor. Meets In Odd
Fellows hall in Mason building on Main
street--At II a. NJ. preaching by the pas
tor and conference Of the church unon im-
portant matters. The elevator VIII run
until IL o'clock.
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nlght elected the following OFFICERS for the

lIsnl eIected the folIowlng ofiicers Tor the
Rev J. NJ Haugnran. spiritual
director: W. J. Blssonnett president.
IS Is. Hammond. Vice president. Il j.
kekert, secretary: John Gibson treasurer.
sylvester Dobroski. sergeant AZ arms: Jose
Iomez, sentinel: Sylvester Dobroski trus-
tae one year. Jose Gomez, trustee two
years Henry G. Fenner. trustee three
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Why don't you emn,ov
~ pets the user Nv ,a, stenosrapher7'
chisssoa I p : homely cid isdy ~ / would
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m ma pr sSd generosity that permeatea ,no
streets Of XII ia, and sightseers on the
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Secret Societies Select Officials 10 Serve
Durina Ehauina Year.

SECRET S0CiaueS SSio]t 0luStalS 10 oerNe
During ehGuirg Year
At an election for officers OF Victoria A.
Goodman hive No. A.. l.. o, T. NJ. the
following was the result: Regina Town.
send, p. L, c.; Victoria A, Goodman. L.
c.: Miss oyerton. l. L. C.. Anna Johnson.
l. r. c.; Enle Boyle. T. r, k Isabella
Inn, T. c. Lille George. T. NJ A A.,
clara Bender. l.. s.. Christiana Gerion. 4,
S.. Nettle Thomson. L, r.; Lula NJ. lifrey,
L. NJ.
Grove Branch No, SIS, Catholic Knish,s
OF America. at their regular meeting FrIaav
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21
Y. M. G. a. Notes.

|. A new piano has been ordered
for the Association. Make,
Chickering
The r. r. division point will
remain at Canton This informa-
ton comes from headquarters.
The mem bership of the Associ-
alton is now four hundred-three
hundred fifty railroad men and
fifty town men.
Rev. Mr.. Hutton of jackson,
Miss, will speak at the Y. NJ. G.
A. sunday at 4 p. m. He has
rare ability as public speaker.
Men and boys cordially invited.
The Century Dictionary, Ency-
clopaedia and Atlas the best
reference work published for use
of busy men, has been ordered
Tor the reading room at a cost of
$50.
The mems gospel meeting was
well attended last Sunday. Rev.
S. G. Cooper's talk was clear and
convincing. The men like to
hear the gospel in its purity. 1t
did good.
The Association orchestra will
meet every Monday night. The
instruments now used are two
small violins, violin cello, bass
violin and piano. Other instru-
ments will be added.
D. G. MCLAURIN, Sec.
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Sharon Dots.

| Miss Fannye Holiday paid her
home folks a visit last Sunday.
Miss Lizzie May Holiday is
spending awhile with home folks.
Mr.. White Baker of Shoccoe
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
E. Holiday Sunday.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
E. Spivey has recently been made
happy by the advent of a son.
Mr.. Lamar Holiday of Tchula.
Miss, is spending a few days
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jess Holiday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. N. Holiday
are going to make their home IN
Sharon with the formers pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Holli-
day.
Mr.. Sam Blair of Grenada,
Miss. is in the home of Mr.. Paul
Pace and family and we learn that
he is going to live with Mr.. Paul
this year.
Miss May Cowan. who has
been spending several months
with Mr. and Mrs. Minter, left
few days ago to spend awhile
in Jackson.
Mr.. John Golf, a prosperous
and progressive farmer Ga level
headed and bright scholar, espe
cially in his political views), was
in our burg a few days ago ming
ling among his many friends.
AN ADMIRER OF THE TIMES
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

Mr.. julius Loeb Of Grenade
came down Tuesday to visit home
folks and to attend the Levy
Solomon wedding.
Mrs. Bertha Loeb is home from
q several weeks visit to her ais.
ter, Mrs L. Vile, in Greenvile
Little Isabelle Vile came home
with her
Miss Pratt of California was
the guest Of honor at dinner
given by Mrs. Hossley this week.
To the regret OF many old frieuds
and many new oLes she left
Monday for a visit to Tennessee
before returning to her home in
California.
Mr.. B. E. Cauthen, a good
farmer and clever gentleman
from Oklahoma. was among his
Canton friends Tuesday. We
regret to learn that he has been
sick for some time but are graft
fed to see him improving and
hope for him soon ii full restora-
ton to health
Mrs. Amanda Cage was the
hostess of the Ladies' Club
Thursday afternoon. "A very
entertaining and interesting pa
per on club work was read by,
Mrs. L. Foote, and a very pretty
story with charity as the theme
was beautifully read by Mrs.
Turner. Pictures Of authors we're
passed around and the guests
gut ssed who and what the
one naming the most books by
her author receiving a prize.
Cake and cream, chess cakes.
loughnuts and candy were
served at the close Of the after.
noon S Entertainments. The
election of officers resulted in
Mrs. Turner being made Presi-
lent, Mrs. Yandall, vice. presi
lent. Mrs. Covington Secretary
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Joe Wetherby.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

II have used Cham berlain S
Cough Remedy for Il number of
years and have no hesitancy in
saying that it is the best remedy
for coughs. colds and Group |
hrve ever used in my family. |
have not words not words to ex-
press my confidence in this Rem
edy. MRS. J. A. MOORE, North
Star. Mich. For sale by b. b.
Jones.
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RDU0UlCEQETs!
Central R.R.

~TrD "A Illinois , Central Excursion Gsiuasb to
Louis, Cincinnati and Louis
vile January 80 1902, reaching same points on
NE return February II. A delightful voyage
.ns ,ha e ulf of Mexico sixGays' stay on
,ha ISLAND of Cuba. including visit to Havana.
sIstanzas The Valley of Yumuri, the Caves of
pa,ia Mar and other interesting points under
~ escort of the American Tourist Association
p,te from the points mentioned Will be sl55 W
20 he round trip which amount will include
Ill eTnenses everywhere, Itineraries, giving
snil narticulars of your local illinois Central
ticket agent
..- urn Tour of all Mexico via the
MxOU aa.psss es on ise a &%sFs sas
1I,anrist Association, will leave Chicago Jan
narv "a 1902 Tickets include all expenses,
railway. sleeping and Dining Car Fares
Hotels Carriages, etc
CALIFORNIA S $:s;;::s 81. s.!
,Sre,,sh 10 Los Angeles and San Francisco as
to,lovs: via New Orleans and the Southern
Route every wednesday from Chicago, every
Friday from Cincinnati
FILL PARTICULARS sSoSe Sa6 Sc s S % 9 Of
a,ants ~ The Illinois Central. or by addressing
me nearest Of the undersigned representatives
OF the "Centrai
WIN MURRAY. ID p A. New Orleans
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wa KELLoND. A A, Louisville,
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w. ]. PRIcHARD.
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FOR STOMACH TROUBLES.

II have taken a great many
different medicines for stomach
troubles and constipation, says
Mrs. S. Geiger of Dunkerton.
Iowa. .but never had as good
results from any as from Cham
berlain's Stomach & Liver Tab
let's Free Samples. For sale
bv B. e. ZONES.
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For Sale,

Hyb rid ALLEN cotton seed. by
A. L. Graham. the lint OF which
sold in Canton for IL cents per
pound. Fifty cents per bushei
in sacks at Canton Commercial
20. 45-2t
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For Sale.

Mules and Horses at G. W.
Prichard s stable. l will keep
on hand a good assortment of
mules at the above men toned
stable this spring. Also orders
taken for driving or saddle
horses.
5-4t w. j. PRIcHARD.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

It is probable you could make
some one far happier than the
Queen by a present of Watch,
q ring, or jewelry in some form.
1 have beautiful goods fit for
any Queen. and now is the time
for YOU to invest some of your
share of the general prosperity.
T. G. SIEDE, Jeweler.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21
For Sale.

Fine mammoth Jack, is hands
high. extra heavy, fine style,
prompt performer, sure foal get
ter: i Years old. Price to suit
customer. Terms satisfactory.
w. ]. PRICHARD,
at Canton, Miss.
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To White AWAY the Hours.

When you want relasation and re
creation you have no idea how much
company and comfort there is in a
fine Music Box.
l have the Agency of the Regina
Music Box Co., of New York. the
largest and best manufacturers of
these instruments. will sell on
easy terms to responsible parties An
inspection of these instruments is
invited. Il. c. SIEDE.
Jeweler.
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THE CANTON TIMES
Local and Personal.

learn is SICK ILLS Wees.
s. NJ. Coleman Of Cobbvill'
vas in the city Monday
ca1l at M. S. Hills Lumber
Yard for imported Portland
Cement.
Louis Forsmark, solid farmer
and good citizen, was in town
\ Monday.
Miss Florence Rutland is a
o,est in the home Of Mrs. Sallie
Galtney.
Call at M. s. Hills Lumber
Yard for Roof Paint for tin and
iron roofs.
Jno Ritehie Of Vicksburg was
visitor il the home of John
Wohner Sunday.
Mr. G. L. Ray, one OF our most
progressive farmers, was in the
city few days ago
Gus Besser came over from
Port Gibson to spend a few hours
with friends Sunday.
Mr.. R. T. Cheek of Millville, a
solid farmer and good man, was
in the city this week.
Miss May Coleman has recently
returned from New Orleans and
the carnival festivities.
IT. N. Jones, one of the fore
most business men Of Madison,
was in our city Thursday.
Mrs. Bette Edwards of Tenn
pie. Texas, is on a visit to her
father, Mr.. julius Vinson.
Buy Alexander's hand made
brick, they are large, hard and
go far, new kill Just burned.
S. L. ManseI, a prominent
citizen and successful farmer
from near Revive. was in Canton
Monday.
Mr.. Jimmie Richie of Vicks-
burg Newspaper Union was an
agreeable caller at this Office on
Mr.. Jim McGrath Of the firm of
Inc. McGrath & Sons Co. is in
The East completing the spring
purchases.
Squire j. c., Pitchford of
Shoceoe, one OF our most intel
ectual citizens. was in Canton
Wednesday.
Miss Lizzie Cobb of Kosciusko
fter spending some time among
Ter friends in Canton has re-
urned home.
Rev. j. B. Hutton of Jackson
nd Rev. G. S. Newman will ex
hange pulpits on next Sunday, |
'eoruary 23rd.
Alexanders lumber yard is
'ell supplied with material for
abins, and is Offering same at
sduced prices.
Mr.. A. J.. Alexander's many
lends will be gratified to learn
lat he is rapidiyrecovering from
attack of pneumonia.
There was a grand valentine
arty at C. K. Colts near Oaks
1 the 18th in which the entire
Immunity participated
Miss Edna Cordts has retured
'me after spending, two weeks
cry pleasantly at Goldsboro and
ew Orleans. embracing the.
arrival.
A. w. Howard, who is working
r the Express Company of Hat
'sburg, met with serious hurt
his hand aud is now at home
tn his parents in Canton.
Miss Harris of the dress max
3 departm emit and Miss Will
mson of the millinery depart
snt will return on the 1st OF
arch aud resume their positions
tn the firm Of Jno. McGrath d
ms CO They are IN the mar
/ nov gathering the latest
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21
Money to Loan.

In sums large or small. On
terms suitable TO the borrower.
A. X. Foor
Attorney-at-Law.
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GRATTAN.

c. j, Ladner is on the sick list.
j. b. Hall-now past four score
years, came near having pneumonia
last week. He is very mnch better
The marriage VOWS OF Joseph Gehan
and Miss Laura Mccarthy, were pub
lished in the Grattan Catholic church
last Sunday.
The new sheds so long talked OF at
the Ashley church, are now being
built and part Of them will be free.
]. A. Lessiter is putting in fifty
barrel cistern at his barn, with sup
ply tank for his stock,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. johnson returned
to their home in Grand Rapids Monday
after three days visit with relatives
here.
Mrs. Nancy Lessiter, o Pontiac with
Mrs. M. A. Lessiter, made Mrs. Sarah
Lessiter, OF Belding, two days visit
last week, and Saturday Mrs. Henry
Green and sister, Mrs. Satterlee Joined
the company.
The L. A. S., Of Ashley and Grattan
hold the first evening social Of the
season, with Mr.. and Mrs Frank Ras
mussen Nov. l4th. All invited.
Mrs. VIM. Casner's condition looked
very serious, and Nov. 9th DR.. Fuller
of Grand Rapids was called to counsel
with DR.. Spencer. An abcess had
formed between the stomach and
bowels. DR.. Fuller opened the en-
largement-plainly seen from the out
side, taking therefrom, teacup full or
more OF pus. DR.. Spencer gave the
chloroform and after the operation
Mrs. Casner rallied, feeling much re-
lieved, and has continued to improve
ever isince to the JOY of her many
friends.
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vERGENNEs STATION.

Mrs Jesse Cross and two children of
Bitely are visiting her sister Mrs.
Chas. Keech and other relatives.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Weeks
Saturday, Nov. Sth, a daughter.
j. Mosher had poor spell last week
but is nov better since the doctor bled
him.
Mike McAndrews had two-year-
old heifer that got one leg broke in a
mysterious way last week.
Sunday was great day for our hunt
ers, all of them being out.
Regular meeting OF the Cleaners
Saturday night, Nov. 18th.
l.. o. Il. M, meeting Wednesday
afternoon Nov. 18th.
T. Ring and Col. Porter were at
Bedding Monday on Business.
Mrs. I. o. Dennis is improving.
A. Bosser, G.. Blosser and j. G..
Wingier are putting in scales at Nose
ley.
Over 100 cheeses were shipped Mon
day from the factory.
Fred Ford is having his house and
fence repainted. Orval Armstrong is
doing the job.
Logs are arriving at the Ring saw
mill which is undergoing a few repairs.
Christian conference Is being held
this week at Maple Rapids, beginning
Wednesday evening, Nov. 18th.
Elder Hudson, of Lowell attended
church here Sunday.
Mrs, James Finn is some better of
her stroke OF paralysis.
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SMYRNA.

Sammie Bignall and wife OF Grand
Rapids, are guests at o. Bignall's.
L. Krupp, G. Mehny, Fl Mehny and
a Bedding gentleman have gone north
after deer.
The evaporators are still busy and
lots of apples on hand yet.
George Hoppough had a ladder fall
on one OF his hands bruising it badly.
DR.. Penton dressed the wound and
found it necessary to take / stitches.
Walter Snow OF Coral and Mrs.
Walker OF Belding, were guests at II.
Skellenger's last Friday.
Stephen Mehny and wife of St.Johns
are visiting his parents
Mrs Nettie Van Houten of Gilmore,
is in town.
A. @. Huff and wife OF Greenville,
were guests at g. O. Bignall's Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G, o. Bignal had been
married rs years last Tuesday, and in
vited some of their friends TO help eel
citrate the ocasiors-40 being present
lovely spread was enjoyed with
chicken pie and all other pies on the
bill of fare. A fine social time was had
and beautiful presents were left as a
reminder of the occasion.
Ed. Green has felon on his hand.
George Hands has gone to Sunfeld
to visit a sick brother.
Mrs. Susan Deremus Of Toledo, O., is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ida Shaw
Miss Myrtle Clark nj Lake View, i
the guest OF Miss Ina Beedy.
Mrs. Geo. Ring visited her sister
Mrs. john Andrews of Moseley Friday
Miss Eta Chapman OF Moseley, is
the guest Of her sister Mrs. G. Gardner
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CANNONS BURG.

Reuben Davis pioneer of Cannon
township died at his home Nov. 4, 1902,
aged rs years. Funeral services were
held in the Congregational church at
Bostwick Lake, Thursday Nov g, Rev.
James Butler OF Bedding officiated
Thomas Jones attended the wedding
of Maynard Il. Fletcher and Miss Dana
May Potter "as best man." which took
place at the home OF the brides par
ents in West Cannon, Nov. 2, 1902.
The happy couple have the best wish
es OF their many friends.
Miss Jennie Kettle of Ada township,
is boarding with Mrs. James Bookey
and attending High school.
Miss Allie Doyle, teacher of Madison
Ave. school, Grand Rapids, accompani-
ed by three young ladies, called at Mr..
Joyce's Saturday afternoon.
Arthur Hoag and George Ladner are
attending the Ferriss school in Big
Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. =. Cooper, of Red
Creek, N. Y, visited her brother, Mr..
Harrington, whom she had not seen
in 80 years.
Mrs John Thomas, OF Grand Rapids,
spent Saturday and Sunday as the
guest OF Mrs. j. l.. Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs. James Nesbitt have
moved to Grand Rapids where they
will remain during the winter with
their daughter, Mrs. Charles Fiebig.
Mrs Milton Hartwell, of Marshall,
visited in this vicin ty last week. Her
mother, grandma Hoag," accompani-
ed her home.
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BARTONNILLE.

Eddie Tower OF Bedding is at home
entertaining the measles.
Miss Chloea Douglas is staying at
home for few weeks.
Mrs. Bert Norton and Mrs. VIM.
Gardner of Smyrna were callers at
Ben Towers last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin White OF East
Lowell were visitors at Walter Whites
last week Tuesday and Wednesday.
Earl Norton and wife spent Sunday
Nov. 2nd at Ray Rings in Keene.
Fred Scheidt aud wife OF Miriam
spent Tuesday Nov. 4th in this place
School commenced in the Button
district Monday morning after having
two weeks of vacation. Miss Lena
Dean OF Belding is the teacher.
Aaron Osborn of Belding is repairing
we'll for 3. f. Tower.
Miss Dean will board with Mrs. Johr
Krupp this winter.
Miss Luce Richmond visited at Mrs
Earl Norton's last Friday.
MIR. and Mrs. Hoffman Of Grand Rap
ids visited at Mrs Krupp's.last Friday
Newton Douglas recently made hi
daughters the present Of a piano.
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woLvERToN PLAINS

Mrs. Della Jarvis is spending few
weeks with her mother Mrs. ID. Govel'
men.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Bennett visited
j. Gibson and family one day last
week.
f. b. Wise went to Smyrna Friday
after flour.
j. Wise is spending the week with
his wife at Smyrna. They visited at
Grand Rapids over Sunday.
VIII Benjamin was the guest OF +.
b. Wise one night last week.
]. Hams and wife of Oakfeld visit
ed the Grange friday night.
G.. A. Bennett and wife we're the
que is of his sister Mrs. A. johnson at
Oakfield Center last Sunday.
Maggie Cendt Of Harvard was call
ing on old friends last Friday.
Emma Tasting Is working for Mrs.
j. M, Harlow.
Earl Goodman Is home'from Cadillac.
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GRATTAN GRANGE.

Grattan Grange met In regular SEES
sion Thursday evening, Nov. 8, will
a large attendance.
This meeting had been set apart II
honor of our Worthy Ceres and Pomons
and after short business session, 4
fine literary program was rendered IL
their behalf.
The Worthy Lecturer first announc
ed Roll call and we soon found over
eighty 10 attendance. With Miss Ella
nor Emmons at the organ the Lady
Assistant escorted the two lady officers
to their bower OF fruits and grains.
The program was opened with music
by the Grange orchestra, followed by
interesting papers by Ceres and Pom
ona.
This was followed by song by Allie
Slayton which was nicely rendered.
Recitation by Mrs. Isa Belding,
which all greatly enjoyed.
Song by Elanor and Lewis En-
mons.
Recitation by Leland Godfrey.
Song by Miss Lucy Green.
Recitation Clayton Scott.
Song by Mrs. Mark Brown.
The above numbers were all very
entertaining and in general the pre-
gram was nicely rendered.
The hall had been tastely decorated
with but ting, flowers and fruits and in
the center of the room large table
was covered with various kinds OF
grains and fruits. The fruit furnished
an enjoyable treat for all later in the
evening.
A feast of cereals and fruits consti-
tuted the luncheon but when one saw
the different dishes prepared from corn
it made very appetizing feast. The
coffee was prepared from rye end 9TH
er ingredients making very good
beverage, and the Johnnie cake was
both plentiful and the kind "our
mothers make"
The evening closed with the usual
social festivities OF such gatherings.
Our Grange held Hallowe'e EN- social
Halloween night with good attend
ance. A chicken pie supper consti-
tuted the lunch and the young ladies
of the social committee made and sold
candies and sailed peanuts. The pro-
ceeds netted little better than eigh-
teen dollars
Grange two weeks from stated meet
ing in evening.