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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-29

look like a man who'd steal doormats,
do IY'
Il don't know that you do, but you
had better move on. I've known of
men with a more innocent look than
yours to steal everything in sight"
81 was having an argument a little
while ago with
Never mind your argument. If
you don't move on 1 shall get po-
liceman to assist you
Mr.. Bowser moved. His first ex-
pertinent was a failure, but he was
not discouraged The man was prob
ably nearsighted and didn't get fair
look into his guileless face. Down on
the next block he found a man at his
gate and stopped to say good evening
and ask what he thought Of politics.
The mans replies were grudgingly
made, and he gave Mr.. Bowser such a
sharp looking over that the guileless
one finally laughingly said:
''You don't think 1 have villainous
designs on that hammock, do your
81 was wondering when 1 had seen
you before" was the reply. "An in
nocent looking old coon like you pick
ed my pocket on the street car yester-
day, and I'm not trusting anybody"
"But can't you tell an honest face
when you see one?'
II don't trust to faces. You may
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-29
A Beautiful Woman LAWYER.

Miss Gabriel Townsend Stewart has
acquired an extensive practice as a
lawyer in New York. She believes
that a woman can be an attorney, deal
with men, and at the same time pre-
serve whatever natural feminine
graces she may possess. Her friends
point her out as test case, for Miss
Stewart is a beautiful woman She
conducts her business in the courts
with all the grace of a drawing room
function, and is unusually effective in
winning cases. About the only kind
of legitimate business she refuses to
handle is divorce cases. On several
occasions she has achieved success in
the criminal courts, although real prop
erty and adjustment cases are her
speciality.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-29
What is Re-Go?

Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup is a
preparation originally put up fol-
physicians use, and it is still large.
ly prescribed by the best practition-
ers. It's wonderful cures of Con.
stipation and all attendant evils,
such as Nervous Dyspepsia, Sick
Headache, Biliousness and indiges-
ton, have led the manufacturers tC
believe that great service would
be rendered to their fellow men by
offering to the public this famous
medicine in convenient form. They
have such faith in the merits of the
medicine that they offer a tria.
bottle free to any one who will cut
out this notice and present it to J
T. Bennett, druggist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-29
Perhaps You Wonder

If the tormenting cold that made
last winter one long misery will be
as bad this year. Certainly not, if
you take Aliens Lung Balsam when
tickling and rawness in the throat
announce the presence of the old
enemy. Do not expect the cold to
wear itself out, Take the right
remedy in time. Aliens Lung
Balsam is free from opium.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-29
GRADING OF SHEEP.
Pure BIOoded Sfres Leave Their Inn
press on the Flock.

press on the Flock.
The show season is wearing past,
and at this juncture it may be asked
whether shows exist for the object Of
improving our various breeds of stock
or for improving the financial position
of the owners and breeders of that
stock? The answer is or ought to be
that they do both, says w. R. Gilbert
in Wool Markets and Sheep. Rivalry
and competition, of course within rea-
sonable limits, stir men up to do their
best in order to keep pace with their
prOvement in merit means an increase
of market value, and it is undeniable
that show yard decorations add to the
value of an animal very considerably
With sheep, as with other animals,
the sire is half the flock, and it is quite
possible for a farmer to grade up a
second rate flock by the continued use
of really good and impressive ram,
and it is unwise to lose on a suitable
one when under the hammer for the
sake of few dollars. Nothing adds to
the good looks of pen Of sheep more
than uniformity and matchiness of
size and features, and the attainment
Of this object should be kept in view
by the breeder who wants to get a
good price in the sales yard When
buying his rams the farmer should
keep this object in view, whether he
intends to go in for selling fat lambs or
not. There is nothing like good, pure
blood and good back breeding on a sire
Of sheep, not less than other kinds Of
stock. Even if crossbreeds are desired,
this is advisable and pays in the end
by producing lambs more evenly mark
ed and therefore better looking than
from doubtful bred ram.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-29
Final Act of the Tragedy.

"Why should 1 wish to live any
longer! All my kin have been MUIR
dered. A thousand armed men are on
my track, seeking my life. There is
no rest for me hencefOrth, day or
night. l am innocent. have COM
mitted no crime. Yet am to be shot
on sight, as if were desperate out
law. l will endure it no longer! |
will give myself up! But by the great
horn spoon, nobody shall have the
satisfaction of killing me-"
So saying the hunter creature flew
swiftly through the darkness to the
nearest city, dashed itself against the
top of a skpscraper and fell to the
ground dead.
1t was the last prairie chicken.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-29
be ell right, and yet you may be .

be ell right, and yet you may be all
wrong. If you have any little game to
work here you'll get left"
Mr.. Bowser passed On. It was plain
to him that the man was no student Of
human nature and simply looked upon
the whole world as bad. AT the end
of the next block he came to an I'M
finished dwelling. and he was looking
about at the work Of the builders when
a rough voice accosted him with:
mo use, old man, as I've got my
eye on you"
"You are evidently a watchman?"
Queried Mr.. BOwSer as a man came
out from behind lot of lumber with
club In his hand.
Il am, sir, and If you have come
back to steal more boards you'll have
hot time doing it."
''Has some one stolen boards from
here?'
"Last night, and the children said it
was a fat, baldheaded man. Keep your
hands off the material or it will be the
worse for YOU"
"My dear sir, take a good look at my
face"
II have, sir"
'Do look like an honest man or a
rascalY
"You look to be either one. The man
who stole my watch one day last sum-
mer had just such a fatherly grin on
his face as you have. Pm not saying
that there's anything wrong with you,
but l don't take it that bland smile
means an honest man."
Mr.. Bowser had hung on to himself
wonderfully well, but a crisis was near
at hand. A peddler Of green stuff had
an accident to his wagon as he was
making for the stable, and some one
had stolen a basket of potatoes while
he was busy. In searching for the
man he turned the corner and came
upon the guileless man and seized him
/, at once and cried out:
Heres the old thief who stole the
taters And now you'll pay for 'em OF
go to the station"
You fOOl!' shouted Mr.. BOWSer as
he wrenched himself free. "Do look
as if had to steal potatoes?'
"You dor
"You are liarv'
The man uttered three or four whoops
and the next moment three of his
friends came running to assist him
There was but one thing to do, and
Mr.. Bowser did it. He made a bee
line for home and put on steam, and
he got inside his front door just as the
foremost pursuer reached the foot of
the steps. Mrs. Bowser sat reading,
and the cat lay on the lounge asleep.
"Well, you are home again?" was the
query.
II seem to be-"
81 wish you had come ten minutes
earlier. The stranger who was in the
back yard this afternoon returned a
few minutes ago."
ooh, he did? And / suppose you are
now convinced that he is a thorough
| paced villain"
"No; he must be an honest man. All
he did was to shoulder the lawn NOW
er and lug it off, and you will have to
cut the grass with your jackknife after
this" NJ QUAD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-29

everybody doesn't jump to conclusions
the way you do"
''Well, he was after no good" she In
sisted
ION the contrary, he might have been
one Of the tax assessors, the water
man or somebody who was thinking Of
buying property. The chances are nine
ty-nine to one that he was all right
and that between you and the cook
you have hurt his feelings. If he re-
turns shall certainly go out and apol-
ogize. l wish you to get rid of that
suspicious nature of yours. l might
enter a dozen yards and no one would
call for the police. Most people in
stinctively recognize an honest man."
do you mean to insinuate that any
human being would be suspicious Of
me?" demanded Mr.. Bowser as he be-
gan to flush up.
She said no more, though as soon as
dinner was finished she kept an eye
on the back yard and hoped the stran-
ger would show up again. Mr. Bowser
sat down to his evening paper and CT
gar, but he was not placid Mrs. Bow
sers words ranked, and he caught the
cat looking at him distrustfully, and at
the end of half an hour he flung away
his paper and said to Mrs. Bowser:
II am one who has not lost faith in
my fellow man, and don't believe he
has in me-"
fnr vi do hn
cars?" she Queried, wishing to get his
mind off the subject.
"No, ma'am, we will not. You have
made certain statements which l pro-
pose to disprove. If there are people
in this world who will take me for an
old villain on sight want to know it.
have all along fattered myself that
had an innocent look
"And so you have" she interrupted
"But if l should enter strangers
yard I'd at once become an object Of
suspicionY
II did not mean that"
Don't try to wriggle out Of it, Mrs.
Bowser. In the sight Of my fellow
man I'm either guileless or an old vii
lain. propose to find out which. If
you are correct, then I'll trade off my
face. I'm going to stroll around for an
hour or so and test the matter, and you
and the cat and the cook can watch for
the unhung scoundrel in the back
yard"
Mr. Bowser put on his hat and saun-
tered down the street, and he hadn't
gone three blocks when he saw good
chance to test his theory. A family
that had been sitting on the front steps
had gone in to dinner, leaving several
cushions behind and the front door
open, and he turned in at the gate and
sat down as coolly as If he owned the
place. He hadn't held it over two
minutes, however, when the household
er appeared in the door and briskly de-
manded:
"Well, sir, is this a mistake or do
you wish to see anybody?'
IL just thought I'd sit down for
a minute" was the reply, accompanied
with bland smile.
"Have you no home or have you met
with an accidentT
eyes, l have home, and have not
met with an accident. You are not
suspicious Of me, are you? l don't
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-29
ouakers Of High Degree in London.


The Quakers Of London have. as
usual at this time of the year, held
their great annual meeting at Devon
shire house. their well-known quarters
in the city, and passed a resolution
of deep thankfulness for the agree
ments which our government has come
to with France.
The Quakers are, for their numbers
rather over 5,0OO-reputed to be
the wealthiest men, and not long since
they had nine representatives in parli-
ament. Probably not per cent. now
wear any trace of their former style of
dress, or say thee and thou"
There is now Quaker lord lieuten-
ant of county in the person of Mr.
Peckover. lord lieutenant of Cam
bridgeshire. but no Quaker peer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-29
Mr.. C. J. Edmonds of Lincoln. Ill,

Mr.. G. J. Edmonds of Lincoln, ILL.,,
travelling solicitor for large print
ing house, who is well and favor
ably known throughout Central
Illinois, says under date of May
18th, 1908: II have used Harris
Honey and Horehound Tor the cure
of Coughs and Colds in my family
for the past two years and have al
ways found the medicine to be all
that it is recommended to be. We
always keep a bottle of it in the
house." Harris Honey and Hore-
hound is undoubtedly one of the
best cough medicines ever com
pounded. It contains no opium or
other Supplying drugs, and is the
safest in use for small children.
Large bottles 25c, SOC and $1.0O.
Sold by j. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-10-29
MONEY TO LOAN.

Parties desiring to borrow money
on good real estate security and
first-class rates can secure same by
calling on me. Office in the Baxter
block with the law firm of Brown &
Brennan. CHAS. M. KLARMAN,
Off lancaster, Wis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-05
"GARD" HUNTING AN AUTHOR.
locates the Scene of His story Near Alma
During the Days OF the Pestiferous
River Driver

Given the place of honor on the first
page OF the Youths Companion of Jam
uary %. there is a very pretty short
story written by Henry Gardner Hunt
ing The scene of the story is supposed
to lie on the river road west of Alma
and undoubtedly the school house men,
toned is what is known as the Ely
school house. The title of the article is
THE Tanning of Red Ed and was
supposed to have taken place in the
earlier days when the log drivers came
down the Pine each spring with the
winters cut of logs. The author is a
well known former Alma boy, a grad
uate Of Alma college, and son OF the late
DR.. Geo. f. Hunting, first president of
the college. For several years he has
been employed on the staff of the Sag
inaw Evening News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-05
he Will Also Represent Alma
College in the State Orator
ical Contest to be Held
Later.
SEVEN SOCIETY STUDENTS
CONTESTED FOR THE HONOR
Was the First 0ratorical Contest Ever
Held in the History of Alma
College.

For the first time in the history Of the
college, this year saw Alma College
with an oratorioal contest. The en-
trance into the state oratorical league
has given the question Of oratory new
impetus in the college and the contest
held last Monday night was the first of
its kind that the college has ever seen.
A large crowd was present to witness
the contest, and from every standpoint
Alma's maiden effort was a success.
Representatives from three of the lit
erary societies Of the college spoke, Fred
Soule, Erie II. Casterlin, Nj. J. Storm
zand represented the Zeta Sigma; David
johnson, Levi Butler and Norman King,
the Phi Phi Alpha; Miss Edith Cook,
the Philomathean.
The orations were marked on thought
and composition and on delivery. The
three judges on thought and compost
ton all awarded first place to Fred
Soule and he was given first on delivery
by one of the judges, making his total
ranking the highest. He was awarded
the gold medal of the literary societies
and will represent Alma in the state
contest.
His Grafton was on the subject, "Phil-
lips Brooks, the Man of Influence" and
he traced in a masterful way the won
derful character of this great preacher,
showing how he was always ready to
sacrifice positions of honor for the sake
of the chance humble positions offered
him to influence the lives of men.
Mr.. Sonles composition was written
in a smooth and flowing style and his
delivery had all the charm of ease and
grace. The decision of the judges met
with general approval.
Erie II. Casterlin, with the subject
England and the Irish Question" was
awarded second place and was a close
second indeed. His delivery was char.
by enthusiasm and ease,
coupled with an excellent voice. He
took the position Of compromise on the
subject Of his Grafton and declared that
England should make concessions to the
Irish people, both for their own good |
and the good OF the Irish people, whose
genius has been restrained by an oppres-
;ive government.
Levi Buffers Grafton on "Beecher's
Work for the Union" was Of clear and
style, and showed the
great part the eminent preacher had in
the sentiment of the Eng
ish people into favor for the North in
he Civil War, thereby discouraging the
Jonfederates and strengthening the
sentiment OF the North and bridging
he nation over its great crisis. His
Continued en- Eighth Page.)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-05
A WARM FLOODED ROBIN.

The Record has been informed by a
no less responsible authority than dad"
Rollin that he saw genuine robin on
his stoop one day this week. However,
il has since been ascertained that this
same robin has been making his home
here during the entire winter and sever
al kind hearted people have seen that
the bird has been fed during the severe
weather. The robin does not seem 10
suffer from the cold weather and evil
IDENTIFY prefers to taking the chances
rather than wing its way hundreds Of
miles south TO a warmer climate where
its brothers and sisters are spending the
winter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-05
THINK TAXES TOO HIGH.
Arcadia Farmers Club Decides that County
Officials are Paid Too Much.

Twenty-six members Of the Arcadia
Farmers Club met at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. j. II. Allis at the January
meeting and held very interesting
session. The committee appointed at
the December meeting to investigate
the cause OF taxes growing higher every
year made their report and gave as one
reason, "that county officials were paid
too much salary" "that there were
more Officials than needed; - and an
other reason was "that smaller farmers
were taxed more in proportion than the
larger landholders.
The question for discussion which
brought forth considerable debate, was
(which would be better, to give a
young man 80 acres of land, or a college
education?" Some of the members
argued that il given the land a young
man could get the education, while
others thought that if given the educa-
ton he could get the farm.
The February meeting will be held at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. David Best,
when the following program will be
given: Reading, Mrs. Nestle; recitation,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-05
To Cure a Colo in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
ruggists refund the money II IL fails to cure
4. W. Groves signature " on each box. 25c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-05

TO cope with the hardships that ensued,
with which those early pioneers we're
endowed, Mr.. Ellison was enabled to
hew out from the forests a home for
himself and wife
MIR. Ellison was born in Orange coun-
ty, n. Y, June 30, 1912, and as his
father died while he was quite young,
the first fifteen years of his life were
spent with friends of the family. Later
he served an apprenticeship in bakery
at Newburg, n. Y, afterwards going TO
the big city of New York, at that time
only small place in comparison 10
what it is at the present time. He re-
manned there until he was 10 years of
age and then shipped on board whal-
ing vessel He made two voyages as a
sailor and spent seven years and six
months OH the salt seas, visiting nearly
every country and island known at that
time.
In 1888 Mr. Ellison, accompanied by
his mother, came west and purchased
100 acres of wild land in jackson coun-
ty near the city of that name. Four
years later, March II, 1S42. he was mar
ried to Miss Ardellia Bargarow, daught-
er of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Bargarow.
She was born in Saratoga, n. Y, June
2, 1926. Shortly after their marriage
they moved to Jackson where they en-
gagged in the bakery business, but as the
town was too small at that time to sup
port such an enterprise, they were
obliged return to their farm where they
lived for IA years, finally selling that
place and purchasing another in an ad.
joining township. There they lived for
seven years until they moved to Gratiot
Three children were born to them, two
Of whom are living. These two are Mrs.
g. II. Moulton and Joseph A. Ellison
who reside in Pine River township. One
daughter, the wife of Edwin Adams,
died in 1867 at the age OF 80.
Mr.. Ellison is one of the few men liv.
ng today who assisted in organizing the
Republican party 90 years ago Under
he Oaks" at jackson, the anniversary
If which is TO be celebrated this coming
July. He has voted for every Republi-
IAN president nominated since that time
md has been one of the staunchest men
II that political faith.
At present the couple are living very
quietly in their little home, their health
ailing them considerably during the
,ast year. Mr.. Ell'son's eyesight is
lesrly gone at present and it is with
Iifficulty that he recognizes his friends
kept by hearing. Until during the
,ast year he was enabled to make "a
weekly visit to the postoffice at Alma.
nd at the same time call upon his ac-
in town, but row he mere.
Y visits few Of his nearest neighbors
vho always have ready welcome for
i'm and his aged wife.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-05

Clara Peck; paper, Ray Wheaton read
ing, Mrs. Peck; discussion, (Which is
the most profitable for the farmer, sheep
or hogs" Led by James Wheaton and
Mr.. Fuller; song, by the club.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-05
is NEARING THE
CENTURY MARK.
B. B. Ellison and Wife Have Lived
in Gratiot County for Over
Forty Years.
He SAILED THE SEAS
WHEN A YUUNG LAD,
Helped Organize the Republican Party
Under the Oaks" at Jackson and
Has Voted for Every Republi-
can President.

The subjects of this sketch reside on a
pleasant homelike farm of forty acres
situated two miles west Of Alma. They
came to this county in November, 1868.
purchased 100 acres Of wild land, when
only few log. huts were in evidence,
and wild animals and Indians were to
be found in abundance. BY exercising
that quality of perseverance and ability
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-05
NOTICE TO TAxPAYERs.

Until further notice will be located In
Justice Ohadwi office in the Pollas-
ky block for the purpose of receiving
taxes for the township of Arcadia on Fri
day and Saturday OF each week
Att DECATUR COLEMAN, Treas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-05
First State Bank
ALMA MICHIGAN

Capital 100000
Surplus 100000
A. W. Wright, Pres. w S. Turck, V-Pres.
Ely Brewbaker Q. o. Ward.
Cashier Asst Cashier.
We offer the public every reasonable banking
facility and respectfully solicit your patronage
Money loaned on approved notes ana real
estate.
We sell Foreign Drafts payable in all parts OF
the world
We sell Money Orders payable in all parts of
the United States. Canada and Mexico, alse The
regular Bank Draft.
Pay three per cent interest on time certificates
of deposit.
Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-05
Fence Posts and Shingles For
Sale.

o. s. and E. A. CLARK will have on
sale in Alma for the spring trade, 10 600
cedar fence posts and 700, 900 cedar
shingles at reasonable prices.
500 q. s. AND K. A. CLARK.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-05
White
Wholesome
Nutritious
Costs no more and is better
than other -four of the same
grade.
Ask Your Grocer For

"Alma Patent" "Arcada," Bakers, "
frye Flour" "Buckwheat Flour, 4"
"Graham Flour" "Whole Wheat
Flour" "Wheat Grits," "Corn Meal, I"
"Cracked Wheat"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-02-05
MARKET REPORT.
CORRECTED Eeh : 1901

Corrected Feb. 3, 1904
Wheat has advanced one cent this week
while corn oats and rye remain stationary
Butter and eggs have gone down: live stock
and poultry bold even
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-12-10

The local editor of the Evening
Capital received from lady in Cum
berland today a s. bill for the family
of the man who was injured in an &C
cident at the Short Line depot on
Monday last and subsequently had his
leg amputated The lady sending
the contribution is a faithful reader
of the Capital and saw the account OF
the accident in its columns. Seven
dollars has been collected at the Capt.
tai Office for the family and about $40
at the Office of James NJ. Munroe,
ESQ.
There is another side Of the ques-
ton. however. Since the appeal was
made in this paper by friends OF the
injured man, whose family viii be
denied his support for several months
while he is in the hospital, and Grip
pie for life, one of the children was
sent to this Office by an older brother,
who was indignant at the solicitation
for assistance. A gentleman interest
ell in the case will determine today
what disposition TO make OF the
amount intended for the family aid
the sums contributed may be returned
TO each donor