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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-01-01

The English seem to excel in maxi
Ing amusing newspaper mistakes,
and the Englishman is always fun
niest when he doesn't try to be. A
paper printed at Newcastle, in Civ
Ing an account of an inquest, de-
clared that Richard Wilkinson, one
of the deceased, repeated the evil
eence given by him at the inquest"
and a woman's paper of London IS
authority for the statement that "on
her deathbed, and even after death.
the Empress Frederick showed her
preference for everything English"
In speaking of the naval maneuvers
a London paper declared that ''the
Davenport Institutional fotilla left
yesterday to carry out their pro-
gramme already carried out" and
another paper records the startling
fact that .the Long Sutton school
board has arranged to grant the
scholars attending the schools seven
weeks holiday this month, so that
the children can work in the potato
fields" Another paper states that
"the late Mr.. William Carr, who was
the highly esteemed clerk of Walt
ham Abbey for IS years, passed TO
his rest at the ripe age OF 79."-N.
Y. Sun.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-01-01

A happy village is La Haye, in Nor
mandy, numbering scarcely 400 inhab-
itants Under the will of NJ. Fortier,
native Of the place, the sum of $4,000
win be available annually, in the pro-
portion of a third for the provision of
bread, boots and medicines at reduced
prices, and medical attendance for the
old people and children Of the Villages;
another third for the provision Of saw
ings bank nuclei for five young men
and five young women, and the remain
der to be distributed among the sol
diers on active service who are natives
Of La Haye.-N. Y. Sun,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-01-01

convincing fA@Si AtldA INT hlQIlCyS anu Dla0-
der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed. that Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys. liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. 1t correcis inability
10 hold water and scslding pain in passing
It, or bad effects following use Of liquor
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 90 often
during the day. and 10 get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Eoot is soon
realized. II stands the highest for its won
dertul cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold BY druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery Ek
and book that tells 4 -
more about it. both sent + KS rs -.
absolutely free BY mail, -. l ss--sr.ssss29
address Or. Kilner & Home OF swannp-Roos.
Co.. Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men
den reading this generous offer in this paper
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name. swamp Root, DIR. Kilmer's
swamp Root and the address, Binghamton,
n. ", on every bottle.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-01-01

IL is not generally known that on
ascending the throne King Edward
became guardian of his grandchil-
dren. the parents rights being super
seeded. This arrangement was es-
tablished by law nearly 200 years
ago. and the right was frequently ex-
ercised by the Georges. who had a
way of quarreling with their sons.
No membes Of the royal family may
marry without the kings consent;
otherwise the marriage is void. The
act governing this matter was passed
at the instigation of George III. in
consequence of his brothers marry
ing subjects.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-01-01
pidn.t Like the Substitute.

Mrs. Hoyle-My husband is never
satisfied.
Mrs. Doyle-Neither is mine; he has
always kicked because he couldn't find
his collar button, and now he has
wart on the back of his neck, but he
isn't satisfied with that.-N. Y. Times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-01-01

Most boys have superstitdous minds,
And yet, we're oft perceivin'
Don't Touch" Fresh Paint" Hands
on" one finds
Are signs they don't believe in.
PHILADELPHIA Press
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-01-01

Poverty isn't so bad, after all; Il
renders the doctors visits few and
far between.
STORY PAGE NO. 1880.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-01-01
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-01-01

81 alTnent or sell
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble TOO
frequent desire 10
pass it or pain in
the back IS also
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-01-01

Mr.. Bargain Hunter-Say, this pillow
gives me pain. It's as hard as rock.
Mrs. Bargain Hunter = That's
strangel Ii was marked down.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-03

Arbor from Cadillac the morning of the
Sth and unload at the crossing on Su-
perior st.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-03
ALMA HEIGHTS.

Mrs CLARK, of Pompeii, is guest Of
Mrs. Fraker
Mr.. Taylor spent Sunday with her
daughter Mrs. Jacob.
The familiar tinkle OF the meatman's g
bell is again heard on our street.
Mrs. Hawley is spending the Fourth
with her parents near Wheeler.
Mrs. GARNER and children left today
for New Lothrop to spend the Fourth.
Clifford Gardner, OF Thompsonville,
is visiting his grandmother at this place
Blanche Boughton left Thursday for
Manistee where she intends TO spend the
summer.
Mrs. Geo. w. Hood, of Muskegon,
called on relatives in this place one day
this week.
Mr. Jacob was called to Kent county
the first of the week by the sudden Ill.
ness of his mother
The +. a. +. social club was enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. Frank
Barnes on Wednesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-03
THIS LOOKS LIKE
A SURE THING
The Projected Electric Road Be.
tween Grand Rapids and Sasi-
nav Assumes Tangible
Form.

1t now begins TO look as though there
was something more than wind in the
projected electric road between Sagi.
nav and Grand Rapids as voluminous
document was filed with Register OF
Deeds Lowry last week, purporting 20
be mortgage executed by the Huron &
Michigan Railroad company on rights
of way, franchises, contracts with Sag
inaw & Grand Rapids Railroad Co, and
other property acquired and to be ac-
Quired in the construction and main
tenance of an electric road between
Saginaw and Grand Rapids, private
rights of way for which have been Sc
cured for almost the entire length.
The mortgage is given TO secure first
mortgage bonds amounting TO 81, ,30O,-
900 TO be issued in denominations of
$500 each, numbering from l 10 460 in
elusive. There are TO be gold bonds
bearing five per cent. semi-annually in
terest and the first TO mature in 1888.
The trust mortgage is executed by
Arthur d. Prosser, president, and Les
lie j. Haines, secretary of the Huron &
Michigan Railroad Co., and is accepted
by Levi II. Withey, president, and
Claude Hamilton, secretary Of the
Michigan Trust Co, Grand Rapids.
The document, which covers 50 type
written pages, has already been recorded
in Kent, Montcalm and Saginaw coun.
ties. The right Of way in Gratiot coun.
ty is described as entering the township
Of Sumner on the west line of section 81
and crosses sections 81, 30 and 80 to and
through Sumner village thence crosses
sections 90. 81, %, 10, IA. 18 and H.
thence enters Arcadia on west line Of
section z, crosses sections 7, 6, and 4
to and through Alma on Center street
under franchise; leaves Alma on south.
west corner Of section 80, Pine River
thence joins Pere Marquette r. r.
thence with said road crosses sections
80, 36 and % to city Of st. Louis, through
said city under franchise and leaves Bt
Louis on east line Of section 25, Pine
River; thence enters Bethany on west
line Of section 80, crosses sections 80, 80,
2S, 81. 26 and %; joins Pere Marquette
Il. 4. on east half Of section 80; thence
enters Wheeler township on section 30
crosses sections 80 and 10 TO and through
Breckenridge under franchise; leaves
village and again joins Pere Marquette
r. 4. across sections 20 and 81 to and
through Wheeler village under fran.
chise; leaves said village, joins again
the Pere Marquette X. Il. and crosses
sections 2l, 90, % and "a to east line OF
said township in county Of Gratiot and
enters Saginaw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-03

silk. They found cool refreshment in the
punch bowl, which was presided over
by Mrs. Harry CLARK.
Promptly at the appointed time, the
sweet strains of the Men delssohn we'd
ding march, played by Miss Blanche
Woodward, sounde through the rooms
and the bridal party appeared.
The officiating clergyman entered
first. followed by little Miss Martha
Tinker, fairy in white, bearing the
ring on silver tray.
Following her came the groom, who
was ably supported by his best man,
Mr.. +. G. Scott then the bridesmaid,
Miss Ethel lies, of Grassy Cove, Ten.
nessee, who was most becomingly
gowned in white silk mule. Last came
the bride on the arm of her father. She
was charming and lovely in gown of
embroidered white silk tissue with silk
applique.
The ceremony was performed under an
arch Of smilax and sweet syringa caught
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-03
WILL DELIVER AN ADDRESS.

An old time patriotic temperance oele.
bration will be held at Lakeview on the
Fourth and an elaborate program has
been prepared. Prominent speakers
have been secured and everything ar.
ranged to observe the day in a patriotic
sense that will be elevating and enobl-
ing. Rev. +. p. Arthur, Of Grand Rap.
ids, will deliver the patriotic address,
Pres. A. +. Bruske, of Alma college,
will deliver an educational address, Rev.
and Mrs. A. Frank Ferris, Of Grand
Rapids, will deliver temperance ad-
dresses in the afternoon, and Rev. J. f.
Lewis, of Jackson, will deliver a good
citizenship address in the evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-03
BRANDS

Cures Catarrh OF Womb
I lLeucorrhea and Every
fcrm OF Pile Trouble,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-03
ALMA GETS A BIG CIRCUS.

Alma is to have a big circus this year
the advance agent for Forepaugh q
Sells Bros on Friday last making all
contracts for the show 10 exhibit here,
and on Monday advertising Car No 3
billed the town ard country routes. An
other car will be here about July 10 and
further advertise the big show, which
will be here Saturday, August 8. The
place for holding the circus will be the
same location of the Buffalo Bill Wild
West show, on the Ward & Hall addi-
tion in the north part of town. The
circus trains will arrive ever the Ann
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-03
A NEW CIRCUS AGENT.

When Mr.. Harry Anderson, one of the
advertising agents with the Forepaugh
g. Sells Bros advertising car, arrived
in Alma Monday morning he was
handed telegram that caused his face
20 be wreathed with smiles. The tele--
gram read that il was a bouncing boy
and that the fair mother in Cincinnati
was doing well. The boys on the car
ordered frog leg banquet and there
was doin's that night.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-03
A PLEASANT
JUNE WEDDING.
The Former Superintendent Of
Schools Weds One of Our
Popular Young Ladies.
CEREMONY WITNESSED BY
NUMEROUS FRIENDS.
The Happy Couple Were Plentifully
Showered With Rice al the Depot.

On Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. V. NJ. Wilson on
Ely-st. was the scene OF one OF the
prettiest home weddings of the season
when their eldest daughter, Alta, wes
united in marriage TO Mr.. Willis f.
Hanson, by the Rev Willard X.
Spencer. ID. ID in the presence of about
ninety guests.
The guests, upon arriving were re-
ceived by Miss Maude Wilson, sister Of the
bride, gowned most becomiDgly in white
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-03

with large white satin bow, the ring
service being used.
After the ceremony the happy young
couple received the congratulations Of
the guests, after which delicious re-
freshments were served in the dining
room, where the decorations were red
roses and pink and white carnations,
and was presided over by Miss Aria
Holiday, in silk linen tissue and Miss
Harriet Wood ward, in blue mule, who
were ably assisted by the Misses Gretta
Bagley, Olive Smith, Lulu Brock and
Maude Wilson. all charming in white
gowns.
The presents, consisting OF out glass,
china, silverware and other useful arti-
cles were numerous and costly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanson left on the 30
train, 10 which they were accompanied
by almost the entire party, and treated
TO copious shower OF rice. They will
visit Jackson the home Of the groom,
and will spend their honeymoon at
Pleasant Lake, where the groom has a
cottage
Mr.. Hanson has been the efficient and
popular superintendent Of the public
schools for the past three years while
Miss Wilson was one Of Alma's most
popular society girls and has been a
teacher in the schools during the past
year.
They will be at home after September
lst, at Manistique, Mich, where Mr..
Hanson will be superintendent of
schools. They take with them the best
wishes Of their many friends
Among the out Of town guests were
Mrs John Hanson and daughter,
Florence, OF Jackson, mother and sister
of the groom, and Mr.. and Mrs. Win
fred Wilson, of Mt. Pleasant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-03
AGREE TO CLOSE SATURDAY.

We, the undersigned merchants and
business men of Alma, hereby agree to
close our respective places of business
all day Saturday, July 4, '03: Hayt q
Pierce Co. 8. Stanard, II. j Vermeulen,
J. S. Caple q Son, w. l. Scranton q
Co., j. K. Fuller, Messenger & Co., l.. N.
Baker, Geo. E. Latimer, J. p. Losey,
w. t. Davies, A. B. Scsttergood, l..
Stevens, j. w. Dean, Thompson X
Sanderhoff, Smith q Glass.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-03

strength and vigor come of good
food, duly digested. Force, ready to-
serve wheat and barley food, adds nc
burden, but sustains, nourishes, in.
vigorates." II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-24
A Swapping Party.

One Of the most pleasant entertainments
our town has -ttended recently was given by
the Daughters OF the Con federacy Thursday
evening at the home of Judge + b. Gary.
The hOspitable home was thrown open TO the
public. Even the front gate was propped
oack on itshinyes to announce a hearty well
come to all interested in the patriotic cause.
The beautiful hall WAS lighted with Japan
ese lanterns while ru tic seats were and there
To attract the youthful couples. AS each
guest entered the house his package WAS
placed IN the hands OF "a receiver. Big
bundles, little bund les, crawling huDd ies and
up until II looked as thongh the sale of u
dead letter office was pending. With cur
iOsity at Its highest pitch we were told that
the swapping would be The last on the pro-
gram. A musical program was we'll render.
ed. The first number was an instrumental
solo by Miss simpson, most skillful plano
list who is teaching music In our town. Fol
loving her came pretty little Esther Gray
don VINO recited, "Where is my DOLL" Tie
next number was piano selection by Miss
Blanche Gary whose Nix i'll IL the admiration
of all who have heard her perform. Miss Ell
len Sherard's reading was of u high order aud
she was brought back by rounds of applause
aud recited another piece TO the delight of
the large audience. Miss Jessie Speeds rec.
itation when the minister comes TO tea,'
was much enjoyed and the preachers were
let into the secret. When the swapping be-
gan the ladies were upset by the sudden leap
OF three young frogs into their midst. The
same brave women who had stood firm dur.
ing the heroic struggle in the sixties were put
to flight by three frogs. They are indeb ted
to Master Jack Brownee for these fine spec.
linens OF country raised disturbers 0. the
peace.
Ice cream and cake were served on the
lawn. The night was cool and pleasant and
the scene was picture indeed. The Chapter
r9aliZed about thirty dollars from this de-
lighliul entertainment and they are Indebted
To Judge Gary and his hosptable home for
their great success We hope the good work
Will continue.
Aside from the financial part, the socia
feature OF such an entertainment should in
duce the Daughters TO continue their efforts
In the same line.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-24
Blacks Method Of Writing.

It is said of the late William Black that
his literary method was slow and pain.
full one. He thought about a proposed
book for months before he put pen to pa
per. He conjured up the chief incidents
and characters and lived with his person
ages, so to speak. When he came to the
writing, he was obliged to have perfect
quiet. He could bear no noise at all.
Those who complain of his endless descrip-
tions of scenery will be interested in know
ing that he made careful and elaborate
notes of that scenery, Of localities and
especially of atmospheric effects.
IF one does not correctly and complete
ly frame character or an incident with
all the circumstances Of the time," he
said, lone gets only blurred page. Fol-
example, one may say, 1T was beautiful
day. But what kind Of beautiful dsy'
1t must be described SO that the picture
shall be beautiful and finished. Every hui
man being in real life has background,
and must have in novel1f the story Is to
appear real to the reader"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-24
ROAD PROGRESS IN OHIO.
Improvement Does Nc: Keep Fac
With the Demand of the Times.

Improvement Does NJ: Keep Pace
With the Demand of the Times.
Ohio has by no means Kept pace II
the matter of roadbuilding throughout
the country districts either with the
progress made in steam railways or II
the improvement Of city streets, where
within the past twenty-five years the
old macadam and bowlder thorough
fares have given way almost entirely
to the more perfect and lasting granite
brick and asphalt says the Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
It is true there Is in this state q law
which enables the townships through
out Ohio to improve their road system
known as the free turnpike law, and /,
has done wonders for the common
roads of the state during the twenty
FIVE years or more that it has been IL
force. Perhaps few other states have
similar laws, but they are not general
The ordinary country roads throughou,
the country generally are, as they have
always been, things to avoid IN the sea
son Of freezing and thawing, during
which they are usually impossible.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-24
STATE AID IN NEW YORK.
What It In Accomplishing For Road
Improvement.

Improvement.
In a recent bulletin reviewing the
work Of road improvement In New
York state State Engineer Bond says:
The legislature appropriated $4,000
for road Improvement this year, and
in the three years in which road i'm
provement work has been in progress
20 roads, having a total mileage Of As
miles, have been improved at cost OF
1857 800; that SO roads, having mile
age Of 122 miles, are now undergoing
improvement at a cost Of S773, 3,730;
that funds have been awarded for the
Improvement of 3 roads having mile
age Of Z miles at cost Of $56,6OO, and
that plans have been approved by
boards Of supervisors Of IL counties
for the improvement Of 47 roads, hav-
ing q mileage Of 1874 miles, which
would impose an expense upon the
state and the counties, If adopted, OF
81, ,091, ,443.
When all the roads already improv-
ed, those under improvement and
those whose improvement is suggested
have been improved, 106 will have
been constructed in % counties, cov-
ering 80 miles, at cost of S2,2S9,-
374.35, Of which the state will have paid
one-half and the counties one-haf.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-24
He Did His Best.

In an Aberdeen bookshop an old Lady
was inquiring for copy of the Bible, and
the shopkeeper brought forward one at
half crown. But tho old lady wanted
something cheaper. A copy at 1s penca
was produced containing Illustrations.
But the illustrations, the old Lady averred,
entailed superfuous expenditure.
"Then, here" said the shopkeeper, "is
q copy for a shilling which contains a.
that's necessary for salvation" He de-
scended from the ladder and laid it before
his customer.
"But hae ye no something a wee bit
cheaper?" asked the old lady.
"Wumman, wumman," said the shop
man, sea upon the ALMIGHTY to come
down and sell ye his ain publications, for
I can dae nae mair!'-London Chronicle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-24
DAYS GONE BY.

Oh, the days gone byl Oh, the days gone byl
The apples in the orchard and the pathway
through the rye,
The chirrup Of the robin, and the whistle OF
the quail
As he piped across the meadows sweet as any
nightingale;
When the bloom was on the clover and the
blue was in the sky,
And my happy heart brimmed over in the
days gone by.
In the days gone by, when my naked feet
were tripped
By the honeysuckle tangles where the water
lilies dipped,
And the ripple Of the river Tipped the moss
along the brink
Where the placid eyed and lazy footed cattle
came to drink,
And the fitting snipe stood fearless Of the tru-
ants wayward cry,
And the splashing Of the swimmer in the days
gone by.
Oh the days gone byl Oh, the days gone byl
The music Of the laughing lip, the luster Of
the ego,
The childish faith in fairies and Aladdin's
magic ring,
The simple, soul reposing, glad belief in ev-
erything,
When life was like story, holding neither
sob nor sigh
In the golden, olden glory of the days gone by.
james Whitcomb Riley.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-24
PreSentnent Of Grand Jury.
JUNE TERM, 1903.

To his Honor Judge James Aldrich,
presiding Judge:
We beg leave to make the following
presentment
We have passed upon all bills of in
dictments handed us by the Solicitor.
We sent committee of our body to
inspect the Poor House. The commit
tee report ~ paupers on the premises,
l white male, S white females. color
ed males, II colored females. The
committee reports some changes neces-
sary as to clothing and proper diet for
the sick. The Supervisor promises to
attend to this matter at once. The
houses are in good condition and the
premises generally are well kept.
The Jail was also visited by commit.
tee and they report the building in
good repair except the roof which
needs some repairs. The Supervisor
has material on hand to 90 this work
and it will be attended to at once.
1t is reported to the Grand Jury that
IT. A. McCallister, former magistrate
of Abbeville County, has refused to
turn over TO his successor in office his
docket as provided by law. 1t is also
reported that the said t. A. McCallis-
ter has in his possession four pistols
and certain fines collected by him
while in office, which he has not &C.
counted for. We would respectfully
request the Solicitor to take up this
matter and have the same investi-
gated. We would call the Solicitors
attention to- the following parties as
witnesses in the above case: Oscar
Gown, Theodore Baker and William
Firth.
At this time and place we shall not
attempt to 60 into an Investigation OF
the county offices. This matter will
be deferred until later and full report
submitted at the Fall term of Court
When we do make this investigation
we may deem it advisable 10 call fol
the services Of an expert in order tC
have the work done in thorough and
systematic manner. We realize thai
to do this work will cost money, how
much we are not prepared to say
Should we find the services of such g
person necessary, we would like fol
your Honor to advise US in the prem.
ises.
Thanking your Honor and the Off
GERS of the Court for courtesies extend
ed.
Respectfully submitted,
J. +. MILLER,
Foreman.