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Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12
WHEN THE BUD
UNFOLDED
By SARA LINDSAY
COLEMAN
Copyright, 1905. bU 7. {. Mcclure

The doctor pushed back his break
fast with some irritation. Mrs. Byers'
voice sounded as If It had been sharp
ened on the grindstone
It's not that l want you to marry;
it's that you've not had an opportunity
hurts me. All the girls goin' like hot
cakes and you've hardly speakin' ac-
quaintance with man. If you don't
believe had thirty men to court
please don't count" said James
teary voice.
THE belle. and now the laughin
stock! Your Aunt Jane, she's had her
nose In the air since her Mary mar
ried; said they were pityin' you at
the sewin' circle-pityin' my daughter
and me, the belle of this whole county
Jane Byers. If you've got no pride
about bein' beauless and likely to stay
you''-sob-" "try"-sob-"t stir your
self to get one"
Half ashamed, the doctor got up and
looked from the window. Mrs. Byers
had gone. On the back steps. with her
elbows on her knees. Jane rested her
delicate face on her palms.
Although the whole sweep of his life
was away from women. the doctor felt
sorry for Jane-poor Jane-white,
shrinking. infolded ms lily bud.
When her head went down and she
began to sob he slipped away. In his
early days there had been a little girl.
When she died that door of his life was
softly closed.
In the quiet of his workroom he
tried to absorb himself in the latest
scientific discovery. but in vain. James
pathetic face peered out of every page.
At last he frowned heavily into the
hall.
Jane, coming on flying feet. stopped
short at sight of the frown. Then she
summoned her courage and with II an
April shower of words:
"Would you. since you're so ol-since
you are going away tomorrow-oh,
don't know how dare. I'll never take
Advantage. She's putting nothing
against thirty. and it's awfully uncOm-
Portable. III cross my heart to say
NO Will you-will YOU
Miss lane Byers." interrupted the
big specialist. who was outwarily very
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12

JANE AND THE CITY CHAP UNDER THE
ETERNAL CHERRY TREE
grave, will you do me the honor to
share pile of hard earned money and
incidentally my hand
''Tharh YOU: on. thank YOU" gaspcd
Jane. she was gone.
An engaged man without an effort.
the doctor leaned back and laughed.
Presently he sighed. Since he was so
oil
Of late years there are telephones in
tropolis of Buncome. Wonderful things
telephones. The doctor hung up the re-
ceiver of his well satisfied He was
going To show Jane Bycrs that he
hadn't stepped out of page of Plu-
tarch. rs she seemed to think.
At o'clock Mrs. Byers went to a
missionary meeting: at o'clock the
doctor, with his arms filed with flow
ers and candy boxes. pushed by the
very excited help" and into the Byers
hall
He sent Jane n note that ran:
An unoriginal and engaged man
you see this by the flowcrs-I ask you
in the name of humanity to come
quickly ami relieve the strain on the
Wcavertown eyes"
Shyly conscious and wearing his
roses. Jane came.
The doctor handed her To the high
seat of the cart. climbed up beside her,
the groom stepped back from the
horses heads. and they swept down
the long white road.
Jane tilted her chin and looked ut
him shy eyed Lily buds unfold when
wooed by the sun. They drove straight
toward the great hills. and the wind.
sweet with the gathered sweets OF the
days journey, blew in their faces.
The doctor smoked. catching light
from the flame Of match held In the
hollow of his hand. The smoke blew
in James face. and she shifted it with
solemn Joy.
AS they climbed the hill to Weaver
town an enormous blood red moon wa
vered on Craggy's violet crest and
stared at them.
The doctor stared back. He was
growing sentimental, and he knew 1t.
Jane" he said.
Jane started
"Jane."
Don't" said the girl unsteadily.
"Its-it's a dear moon, l know II
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12

ERR"
company's barns. Like q stone fiji
from rle hand of titanic curler to
limitable eoes spun the Spitfire on
madcap course. 1t droned and bu.
and snapped and flashed. The az.
bile chuSged and grunted, heav
groaned. The two devils, one
one red. sped side by side,
polished rails of steel, the
wheel gnawed macadam.
Win" screamed the fat
''and it's hundred and a jc
With Changing gong and
With footing horn and r,
escaping fumes. the two rae
the night. Trucks which we
track turned out with a sss
startling TO behold. A tarS
was caught at the tailboariSa
road was strewn for a rod with
of indignant poultry. Trees, b.
bandbox cottages and lonely
houses. a graveyard and a French
taurant faded into the gloom thro
which the Spitfire and the red d
Glove their way.
we must get ahead" said the
passenger in stage whisper. Il
you we've got TO do II. The red
wins If she ever gets on that stretci
asphalt quarter of mile from
road house. Get n move on -Saur
yellow paint box" so
Doing the best | can, ma
piled the captain. Get down G
rail. quick. Haul in the collisi
and make ii fast to the guard ri
The fat passenger. at the risk.
attack of apoplcxy. drew up the
fender and strapped Ii to the rS
the dashboard of the bouRdingySf
Something tall and dark ana !
loomed up Il foot to the righta
car crossed the ro.d ON the bias.
The red automobile. threatened 4
with collision with a trolley pole p
specially in the middle of the ro
that point TO dash out the brai
the unobserving or with
ton of its tires on the fianA>
rails of the suddenly raised traeS
TO a pinion destroying halt.
Through a dimly lighted street
the Spitfire: then. with a sputter
fuse. ii stopped in the middle o.
square just as the laggard autoA.
came putting up the hill.
We've won't shouted the fat
senger. Here's your prize money.
the ex-commander of the Juggern
meaning you. goes TO sea next m,
on my yacht Idlewhim.'
Thanks for your kind Offer"
Gringe. for I've a suspicion tn
lost the command of the Spitfire.
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12

scent the dews of night. Its shifty eye
of flame wandered over the irregular
landscape. Strange persons saw that
whizzing car and stood at places In the
road making futile gestures and lift
ing their voices in unavailing cries
Three inspectors ran yelling from the
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12
Genius Mt Home.

Il am striving" said the poet. Ito
write my nam" on the scroll of fame"
"Oh. heavens" his sad eyed wife re-
Piled II wish you could write II on the
back Of good. hic check just once.'-
Chicago Record Herald
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12
$500 Per Pair to Everybody
Rice Waller & Co.
SALISBURY.
Notice To Wheat Growers.

If you will see Hearn q Townsend be-
fore buying Your wheat manure we
will protect you both in quality and
price. as we have several good samples
for you tn select from
HEARN e Tow wNSEND,
Snow Hill
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12

sediment or set
tling indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen i, is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire TO
pass II or pain in
the back is also
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12
Used for Pneumonia.

DIR. ]. G. Bishop. of Agnew,
says, Il have used Foley's Hon
Tar i'll three very severe cases q
monia with good results in ever
Refuse substitutes.
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12
w~DW ARD p. DA

~DW ARD L. DA
u Esq, re-nomin,
for Register of W
last Tuesday by
Democrats is one oft,
most popular men in IL
County and his re-nom
nation was SO general
conceded that no oths
name was mcntione
than his. Mr.. Davis
60 years of age and
the capacity of Depl
Register of Wills for
years endeared hims,
to those who had bus
ness with the office an
were witnesses to h
efficiency as an offici3
and uniform kindne
to all who had busine
before the Orphan
Court.
Mr.. Davis is the so
of Mr.. James K. Davis
who is hale and heart
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12

at the age of and resides in Snow Hill with the
candidate Mr. Davis nominated and elected Register
Wills six and the Democracy delights honor him
with nomination which will be ratified the polls Or
election day by the people of the County Mr. Davis has resided
Snow Hill all his life. He born farm about fou
miles from this s married and has 10 children.
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12
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
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12
To cure n cold i'm on

Take Laxative Bromo QuiniB
All druggists refund the
fails to cure. E. w. Gr~-
is ON each bCx. 2Sc
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12

SS''''' 5 P'S|i Hio1 VIC hi0HcyS dIl0 OIdu-
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. II corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
II. or bad effects following use OF liquor,
wine or beer. and overcomes tha, unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 20 often
during the day. and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures OF the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold BY druggists in SOC. and ST. sizes.
You may have sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery ST.
and a book that tells sssiF=sfk1s4as 4as5]...9sa
more about it, both sent E.:ss:..!:;:Esis.
absolutely free by mail ~. s:l.:.s.3iEs iEseo Eo
Address DR.. kilner & Home OF swamp.Roo..
Co.. Binghamton. Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but Temem-
ber the name. Swamp Root DR. K;lmer 5
Swamp Root. and the address. Bingham
ton, n. Y. on every bottle.
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Worcester County, Maryland.
letters of administrations o the personal
estate of
WILLIAM L. BLAKE, Ccol.)
late of Worcester County. deceased.
All persons having claims against the
deceased, are hereby warned To exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber, on or before the 25th dav
of January. 1904 They may otherwise
by law, he excluded from all benefits of
the said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested To make i'm
mediate payment. Given under my
hand this 25th day of August 1903
SAMUEL =. JOHNSON,
Administrator
Test: EDWARD +. DAVIS,
3 29th 3t. Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out OF order
Democratic messenger., 1903-09-12

wonderful discovery
and a book that tell.
more about it. both SEN
absolutely free by mail
Address DR.. Kilmer &
Co. Bingharnton. N. Y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
MAKE 1T PUBLIC.
Publicity Counts-That's What the
People Want-Alma Expression
on the Subject.

Make it public.
Tell the people about it.
Gratitude promotes publicity.
Grateful citizens talk.
They tell their neighbors; tell their
friends
The news is too good to keep.
Bad backs" are numerous
SO few understand the cause.
Many Alma people are learning.
And, better still, they're being
cured
Lame backs are lame no more.
Weak ones regain their strength.
This is the everyday labor in Alma
OF Doan's Kidney Pills.
Our citizens are making it public.
Here's a case of it:
Mrs. O. Mack co. Mack, employed in
the Alma Creamery, residence Me
chanic street, says: AT intervals dur
ing two or three years | had slight at
tacks of kidney trouble There was a
soreness across my back and when
STOPPING or eXerting myself the pain
became very sharp. I had to be very
careful not TO catch cold or get wet,
for if | did it went right to my back
and was worse. Doan's Kidney Pills
were brought to my notice and went
to Bivins & Rhodes drug store and got
a box. They proved to be the very
remedy for which I was looking. I no.
ticed their good effects in two or three
days, and a little later the backache
disappeared entirely My husband used
Doan's Kidney Pills with equally as
good results. We both endorse the
remedy, for we know from experience
that 1t does all that is claimed for IT."
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
Our Schools
Olande Wiley has lefr sohool

Claude Wiley has left school.
Miss Currence visited school Thurs
day.
Ray Barstow, Of Ithaca, visited school
Monday.
Mr.. Higgins was in chapel Monday
morning.
Supt Westcott OF WILLIAMSON visited
school Monday.
Miss Vena Club is doing cadet work
in the sixth grade.
Supt. Fiedgen. of Vermontville visited
school Wednesday.
Prof. A. j. Damn. of Lake Odessa, Wis
tied school this week
Ida Brueggemann and Fay Richards
are new pupils in the third grade.
Miss scarborough spent Saturday and
Sunday with her mother at Hazlitt
Park.
Miss Kimball chaperoned small par
ty OF young people TO the debate at Itha-
ca Monday evening.
We are informed that there is no
small number of candidates for the po-
sition of superintendent.
Thursday and Friday the county
eighth grade examination will be held
in the seventh grade room
The three debaters who were sent to
Ithaca last Monday evening. were
doomed TO defeat. The Ithaca debaters
proved too strong in oratory The Alma
boys were congratulated on the fact that
their kno Wedge Of debating was far su
perlor to that OF Ithaca as was that of
Lincoln against Douglas, yet Lincoln
lost. The Alma debaters were Roy
Lock wood. leader on the affirmative,
Edward Titus and Dudley Tinker, sec
onds. On Ithaca's side we're Clyde Pin
ney. leader, Parke Watkins and Ray
Nelson, seconds The next debate 60 be
held between Ithaca and Alma will
take place at Alma and we will hope for
better results
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
START A BROOM FACTORY.

There are two young men in Alma
who can be seen upon our streets almost
every day walking from place to place
arm in arm, feeling their way along &C
curately by the aid of canes. They are
both blind, yet they are well educated,
intelligent and above all industrious.
BY the aid Of their canes they feel their
way about and yet they seem to know
where every place is located just as well
as though they had possession of all
their faculties. Their names are Gard
ner ID. Munson and Edward McRea,
and their occupation has been selling
brooms about town during the past few
months. Now it is their intention to
start broom factory. which. has been
made possible by the aid of our citizens
who have subscribed sufficient amount
of money to enable them TO do so They
have not decided upon building as yet,
but expect that they will be ready TO
commence work about the first Of June
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
LARGE AUDIENCES NIGHTLY.
Julia Kelly, of the Kelly Merry Makers,
is surprising Large Audiences Night
ly With Her Rattlebone solos.

The Kelly Merry Makers have been
holding down the boards at the opera
house since Tuesday evening and will
continue the balance of the week. They
have been greeted with full houses every
night and deserve the best Of patronage,
for their entertainment is far superior
TO many Of the higher price attractions.
The Kellys are musical artists Of ex.
ceptional ability, playing upon almost
everything conceivable, such as pro-
ducing rag time music upon glasses,
common dishes, etc, while Mrs. Kelly
is rightly termed the rattlebone soloist
of the world. In addition the company
carries mammoth biograph, repro =
du ing the most beautiful electrical
effects in life motion pictures. such as
the Passion Play, Life Of Christ, The
Dance of the Fairies, etc On Saturday
evening the person holding the lucky
number will be presented with a 80
sofa pillow. The price OF admission
will remain the same tonight and to-
morrow night.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08

IMMEDIATE revision OF the tariff is the
Democratic platform announced by ex-
Senator Hill, Of New York, although he
knows that even should the Democrats
win in the next Presidential election, it
would be impossible for them to revise
the tariff. What revision OF the tariff
Is made will be done by the people who
believe in tariff, not by those who are
theoretical free-traders. even though
they did not have The spunk to enact q
free trade law, or one which did any.
thing but embarrass manufacturing In.
dustries, when they had the opportunity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
TR0TTING ASSOCIATION

The Northern Michigan Trotting asso.
citation held meeting at Cadillac, Tues.
day of last week and named the follow.
ing dates:
Third week June-Mt. Pleasant.
Fourth week June-Reed City.
First week July--Traverse City.
Second week July-Lake City.
Third week July-Gaylord.
Fourth week July-Cheboygan
Fifth week July--Petoskey.
First week August-Bellairs.
Second week August-East Jordan.
Third week August-Cadillac.
Fourth week August Big Rapids.
First week September--Howard City.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08

THE Democratic breach makers are
considerably alarmed over the prospect
that the dissentions among the Iowa Re.
publicans are about to be amicably ad.
justed and that the State will swing in
line with the usual great Republican pres
idential majority. II the Democrats
would devote their attention to breach.
bridging rather than exploiting supposed
serious dissentions among their oppo.
nents, they would stand in better ways
OF accomplishing something.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08

THE yard in the rear of the Church
block has been greatly improved in ap.
pearance during the past ten days. The
old store house has been removed, the
grounds leveled off and the rubbish
generally cleaned up. very much to the
satisfaction of the adjoining property
owners. How'd & Son, agents for the
property, deserve credit for their prompt
action after being notified by the village
TO clean up.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08

II. J Moiles, former resident of Se-
vile who moved here about three years
ago, died at his home in the west part
OF town on Saturday last of heart trou-
BILE, brought on by old age. The deceas.
ed was n years old and leaves an: aged
wife and four children. n He was a
member Of the 1 o. o. Y. lodge OF Riv.
er dale and was buried under their auspi.
ces, the Alma members of the order
joining with their brothers in paying
their last respects to the dead. Services
were held at the residence onl Tuesday
and interment made in Riverside oeme.
terry.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08

OUR imports for the twelve months
ended with March exceeded one billion
dollars. This beats all previous records
and it would be an alarming record if it
were not for two facts. One is that
bout fifty per cent of the imports were
materials for our manufacturers. An.
other is that our exports exceed our i'm
ports TO the extent Of about Si43, 900, a
sum nearly equal to our entire exports
or imports in any year preceding 1870.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08

THE prospects seem good for one of
the largest if not the largest American
wheat crops on record. This means
much money for the farmers. Even if
the price of wheat ever again recahes
the low prices Of 1S94-96. Agricultural
Depa rtment experiments have shown
that the farmer can realize between go
and 20 cents bushel by feeding wheat
on the farm and turning it into beef,
mutton and pork.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
PLACED PETITION ON FILE.

petition was presented to the coun-
Gil at the regular meeting last Tuesday
night. asking that some action be taken
with regard TO cleaning out the pond
but owing TO the great amount of bust
ness that had to necessarily be tranaoted
that evening it was decided to place the
same on file TO be taken up in the hear
future.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08

SEEING an advertisement III an eastern
paper Offering to send for ten cents
sure remedy for sugar beet worms, a
Sanilac county farmer few days ago
sent along dime and received in reply
a postal card bearing the following
legend; Catch the worm firmly by the
tail, place it on fat stone and hit it
over the head l6 times with brick"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
COMING, MAY Fifteenth
Stetson's Double Monster Uncle Toms
Cabin Company.

They will present their popular and
uurivaled version of the ever welcome
Uncle Toms Cabin, which company
will appear at the Alma opera house.
Friday, May 10. That their entertain.
meut is giving unlimited satisfaction Is
fully evidenced from the number Of
Mandatory notices complimenting their
excellent performance Reserved seats
on sale at Sharrar & Mulholland's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08

Mrs. Geo. Fox died at her home in the
east part of town on Monday morning
of this week. aged 81 years, leaving a
husband and one child, girl six years
old to survive her. Funeral services
we're held at the residence on Tuesday
and Wednesday the remains were taken
to Detroit for burial.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08

THE Kansas City Journal tells us that
while the Missouri courts punished the
Beef Trust by imposing fines on the
packing firms composing it, the packers
are now Furnishing the people by COM
polling them TO pay prices that will soon
cover the fines several times over.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
DEATHS OF The WEEK.

Mr. and Mrs. f. E. Dow, of Alba,
brought the body of their sixteen months
old child TO Alma last Saturday night,
the funeral being held at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs l. +. Mills on Monday
and interment made in the Newark
cemetery. Mrs. Dow is sister of Mrs.
Mills.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
Don't BURN MONEY.

why burn your money by neglectlng your p
portunitiesg Take care OF the pennies and the
dollars will take care of themselves.
Before coming into town for the saturday
shopping the thrifty housewife looks over our
advertising columns search OF new bargains
offered-for bargain day is bright spot In
woman lfe
Wise merchants always let the people know
when they havea bargain to offer them, PRINT
er's ink pays the merchant and consumer alike
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08

An advertisement in Chicago paper,
according to the Chronicle, offers for
rent large stable with three box stalls
suitable for gentleman" which indi-
Gates that there is, indeed, great scar
city of houses and fats this spring
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
EVERYBODY CELEBRATED.
The Last Day of Booze Reign in Montcalm
County was Bargain Day.

Local option went into effect in Mont
calm county last Friday and the day
previous was bargain day at the sa-
looms in several of the towns in the
county, and liquors and beer were sold
at any old price. 1t is reported that at
Stanton, Greenville, Edmore, Howard
City and other towns everybody got
hilarious and number of citizens who
had always been sober minded previously
Joined in the celebration. At Wyman
the saw mill had to shut down because
all the hands wanted to bid farewell to
booze.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
pRooBATE ORDER: State OF Michigan

DROBATE ORDER: State OF Michigan.
L County OF Gratot, Probate court for said
county, IS: Notice Is hereby given
That by an order OF the Probate Cont
ior the County OF Gratiot, made on the Goth day
OF April, A. D. 1908. six months from that date
We snowed Tor creditors TO present their
claims against the est,te OF David Servoss late
on SAID county deceased, and that all CT ditors
OF said deceased are required to present their
GAINS 10 SAID Probate Court, at the Probate
Office, In the Village OF Iihacn. Tor examination
anu allowance, on or before the 10Th day OF
october next. and that such claims will be heard
oeiore said Court on Monday, the Goth day of
July and on Tuesday. the 20th day OF October
next, AT ten O'Clock in the forenoon OF each OF
those days
Dated, Ithaca April 2lst. A. d. 1903.
ISAAC =. SEAvuR,
tz4-iw judge OF Probate.