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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-04-20
PLUM FALLS TO PARMLEY.
Sioux Falls Business Man Appointed
Warden of State Penitentiary.

The long contemplated essss in the
wardenship OF the state penitentiary
was made Friday when The state board
of charities and corrections, Wfik hold
i'm an official meeting at sthet peniten-
tiary announced the appointment OF
Harry L. Parmley, Sioux Falls bust
ness man, to the position He will
assume his duties May 8, when the
term of the present warden. 0. ;.
Swenson expires.
Some weeks ago it was rumored that
as the result of meeting in Sioux Falls
Of the republican state leaders Mr..
Parmley had been selected for the place
Notwithstanding Warden Swenson
made M energetic fight 10 retain the
Office and expressed the utmost conf
de ICE that no change would be made.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-04-20

rer~s., at Brisson to t'-sssli-h a Plant

A stock company has been formed by
the farmers Of several townships in
Marshall county, with the object Of
establishing cooperative farmers
creamery The creamery will be
located At central point. so 1t will be
convenient to the farmers Of number
of townships. There rs little doubt that
the venture will prove a success from
the start, as some Of the most progress
i've farmers in this locality are taking a
personal interest in the enterprise and
win use their influence to make it a
financial success The farmers who are
behind the movement realize that the
time has come for them to adopt tine
methods OF eastern farmers and patron
ixe creamery. The new creamery is
70 be erected at once, and II viii be
placed in operation at the earliest
possible drte.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-04-20
NEWSY STATE NOTES.

Mount Vernon will celebrate the 87th
anniversary OF the founding of Odd
Fellowship on April &c. Several neigh
boring lodges have been invited.
o. NJ Osborn, of the Howard Spirit,
has purchased the Huron Journal
World, the organ of the Crawford pri-
mary election republican faction.
The state brand commission was in
session at Pierre last week, clearing mp
the work before the spring handling of
cattle. Only about 1875 brands were up
for action at the meeting.
Professor NJ w. Davidson, of Roam
cake, Va, has been elected to fill the
vacancy in the engineering department
of the state University, at Vermillion,
caused by the resignation of Professor
Kelly.
Ed Roche, who is slated as comp
troller of Chicago under Mayor Dunno,
Is former resident of Aberdeen and Is
again arranging to go into the liquor
business there, which he will not, how
ever, conduct in person.
Fred Burdette, Young man of Sioux
Falls, who recently passed a civil SER
vice examination for position at the
Panama canal, has been assigned for
duty aud will go to Washington at
once to report for work.
Kirk Starring, employed by the Keat-
ing Jewelry. company of Sioux Falls,
was cleaning the works of clock and
was using benzine which ignited and tbs
| hands, arms and face of the young
| workman were badly burned.
A number Of tougns of Yankton held
mp woman Friday might and made heI
dance to ''wild and woody" music, thu
| accompaniment OF revolver shots on tbs
pavement az her feet. The disorderly
condition Of the city is becoming mor'
noticeable.
The town council Of Bristol has
e ,acted curfew regulations, and here
after boys and girls who are not yet o
age will NOS b. permitted to roam tn
streets late at night. The terms Of tn
ordinance are very strict and will b
rigidly enforced.
The business Of the Wilmot crea,nss'
+ lis showing gratifying increase and u
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
PINE RIVER
to work.

Miss Erma Thomas visited Miss Allie
Moltson Sunday evening.
The Epworth League meeting was
held at the Parkinson church Friday
evening.
Miss Jessie Wagner visited Miss Ger
tie Thomas last week.
The Allen school will begin next
Tuesday
Mrs. II. l. Orwig daughter and son,
were the guests of G. / Orwig and fam
lily last week. They returned to their
home in Chicago Saturday
Harry Orwig is in Ithaca clerking in
a stand during the fair
Mrs f. Morrison and daughter visited
G. l. Orwig Thursday and Friday.
c. l. Orwig, mother and daughter,
visited Mrs. = MacHann Sunday.
The picnic at Fox's Grove was very
well attended.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
GALLOWAY

Miss Martha Smith returned 10 Sagi-
nav last Thursday after spending a week
a. the Sunshine farm.
Mrs Lena Smith, of Saginaw, is visit
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Myers Of
this place.
Mrs John Heritage is very i'll at her
home in Lakefield.
Claire Johnson is i'll at her home with
"A bad cold.
The dance in the grainery of John
Baker last Friday was well attended
and enjoyed by all.
Frank McAllister, of Burton, spent
last Sunday with his parents in Lakefield.
Barney Baker, of South Lakefeld,
spent last Sunday in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. ID. Miller are enter
tlining relatives from Chaplin.
Miss Anna Smith, of Saginaw, is visit
ing relatives in this place.
Miss Tenie Johnson, of Ann Arbor, Is
spending some time at the Sunshine
farm.
Mr. and Mrs. \. Federspiel, of South
Lafayette, are entertaining relatives
fcom Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
- from the Records
County neWS s, corr; :; ::: s::;
FOREST HILL

Mrs J. Holmes is quite sick at this
writing
Mrs. l. Livingston went 10 Battle
Greek last Thursday for a visit.
Mrs T.. Creech entertained her niece's
daughter Of Isabella county last week.
School opens Monday with Pearl Nc
Kee as teacher.
Miss Minnie Kiesel, of Bay City, is
visiting Mrs J. Baumaster and other
friends here this week.
Miss Musa Owen has gone to Petoskey
for a visit.
Jesse Wood of Gilmore is here at pre-
sent.
NJ l.. Perrigo put his horses on the
track at Ithaca Thursday.
Miss Minnie Pontine, of Alma, visited
her sister here last week.
Lincoln Lennon, of Riverdale, was in
town last Saturday OH business.
Glen Raycraft drove his horse onto a
drag at Coe last Sunday night and the
horse is injured in the breast.
Mrs. H. Robinson is at Lansing this
week on visit.
The Sunday School picnic at Fox's
Grove last Thursday was thoroughly
enjoyed by the Forest Hill school.
Rev r. R. Cook, of Duplain, called on
friends here last week.
Mrs. y. w. Struble of Shepherd visited
friends here Tuesday.
Agent Garfield says eighteen left here
for Lansing last Thursday.
Mr. Fookes has come back from the
Soldiers Reunion at Harrison.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Frisbe went to Carp
Lake this week to visit her sister.
Homer Leonard made business trip to
Farwell last week.
Mrs Ella Traster of Grand Rapids
came here from Elsie for a visit
Geo. Hamp spent last Saturday and
Sunday with old friends here.
VIII Sullivan and wife are entertaining
the Misses Mabel and Jennie NIillard, OF
Beaverton, this week
Rev. O. 2. Ellis, of Hudson, came Mon
day night to get his household goods
which are stored in Coe. He is moving
to north west Missouri.
Dan Packard and wife, of Cadillac,
visited his mother here last week.
Prof Theo Meier, director of Ripon
College, Wisconsin, who for the past
three years has been i'll Stuttgart, Ger
many, visited Lenna B. Camheld here
last week and this. She is a former
violin student of his.
Mrs II. J. Orwig, OF Chicago visited
Mr.. Orwigs mother here last week.
Yves. Packard has gone to Breckenridge
10 work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
SHEPHERD

Miss Hannett left Tuesday for trip
through the north and west, her final
destination being Spokane, Washington.
About thirty of the young ladies Of
Shepherd went to the Chippewa river
for an outing Tuesday They had a
splendid time-but the boys, oh, where
We're they?
+. 5. Mcclellan has moved his house
hold goods over his furniture store until
he gets his new house completed. He is
building fine new house on Orchard
street.
Ed Axtell is moving into the house
vacated by +. ;. Mcclellan.
;. w Cline is moving his stock of
goods from the Shappie block to the new
cement block built by f. ). Mcclellan.
Miss Edna Wiley, of Alma, is visiting
n sr aunt, Mrs. l. p. Gilman.
Mrs. |. p. Gilman visited her mother,
Mrs. Wiley, near Alma, last Thursday
hul i ll'luN
Mrs. \. Schweiers and three daughters
Cecil, Thelma and Katheryn, visited
friends at Alma and Elwell last week
Thursday and Friday.
). Adams new house is nearing com
pletion.
Miss Cora Dunlap, of Pine River
visited last Friday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs III. BaSsett
Mrs. +. Il Lewis and daughter
NJ rite. Of Elwell. visited Saturday and
Sunday at the home of Mrs. Lewis
sister. Mrs. III Bassett.
Byron Rivett left last Monday for
Homer where he has position as prin-
cipal in the schools at that place.
Mrs. Horace Angel, of Lansing, was
the guest of Mrs. l.. Sutliff aud other
relatives last week, returning home
Saturday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
WEST PINE RIVER

Miss Elsie and Nina Fleming. of West
Branch spent Saturday and Sunday
with Miss Nira Fleming
Miss Lynne Hall spent a part of last
week at j. VOLTS.
Holly Wright left Friday for a week :
visit with his sister, Mrs. \. Slayton, OF
Bedding.
Quite a number from this vicinity
took in the excursion to Lansing last
Thursday.
Mrs G. Flewclling spent Friday Will
her son. Will Isenhath
School begins in District No t next
Monday with Mrs. Nellie Fookes as
teacher
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
ELWELL

Mrs. l. r. IIilsinger started for Canada
Tuesday morning TO visit her grand
mother who lives near Toronto.
Mrs Melvin Folick called on friends
Tuesday.
Chas Taylor and wife were the guests
of Jerome Kinney and wife over sun
day
Several young people from here are
camping out at Rock Lake this week.
Mr. Race was in Grand Rapids sun
day.
Mrs Race visited her husband Satur-
day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

Esau. said his wife Judith, some
montns after their marriage and re-
turn TO Beersheba. where the great
hocks and herds OF Isaac and his sons
fed. Il am weary OF this strife with
thy mother am cut off from mine
own people and yours refuse TO receive
me. Let us return To the Hittite coun-
tV"
Nay" replied Esau, startled by the
womans unexpected request, Il cannot
go while my father lives. must re-
main with him that | may receive the
eldest sons portion.
- hen bring some Of my people here.
Oh. that Bashemath were with me.
Dost thou remember thy promise 20
my father? Go and redeem IT, Fash.
emath will come. and the household OF
Esau will be greater than the house
hold OF thy father"
But if my father objected to one
wife - the Hittites. what will be say
Of two?" asked Esau. anxiously. fear
ing to stir up more trouble in his fam
lily.
Go and the blessing of the gods OF
the Hittites will be with thee AS for
the god which thy father worships. /
know him not"
Thus 1t came TO pass that Esau re-
turned TO the land of the Hittites and
took Bashemath. the daughter of Elon.
TO be his wife and brought her back to
his fathers country. and though there
was no welcome for her among his own
people. Judith was content. and the
two Hittite women sought how they
might turn the heart of Esau entirely
away from the God OF his fathers and
follow only the gods which the HIT
tres worshipped And thus II trans
pirei that instead Of Esau winning his
wives 20 the faith Of the God of Abra-
hsm and Isaac they turned his heart
after strange gods and made him an
alien 10 the blessing OF Cod and II be-
came a great and increasing grief 10
the mind OF both Isaac and Rebekah.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
WEST ARCADIA

Notwithstanding the unfavorable
season, Mrs r. A. Gee reports a sugar
beet that weighs II pounds, raised ON
Pioneer farm
Ed. Gee when last heard from was i'll
San Francisco, Cal, and is expected
home in two weeks.
Mabel Murphy is visiting relatives i'll
Saginaw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
Starving Mortality.

Statistics show startling mortality.
from appendicitis and peritonitis. To
prevent aud cure these awful diseases,
there is just one reliable remedy. DR.
Kings New Life Pills NJ. Flannery,
of IL Custom House Place. Chicago,
says: They have no equal for constipa-
ton and billiousness. 2jc at Geo f.
Sharrar's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

Everything is in the name when It
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. T.. { De-
Witt * Co., of Chicago, discovered some
years ago how TO make salve from
Witch Hazel that is specific for Piles.
For blind, bleeding, itching and protrud-
ing Piles, eczema cuts. burns, bruises and
ali skin diseases DeWitt's Salve has no
equal This has given rise TO numerous
worthless coun,erfeits. Ask for DeWitt's
the genuine Sold by Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

Il day long Esau
had sought the
opportunity O I
asking for the
hand OF Judith in
marriage, b u I
without avail for
either Is e e r / s
many duties took
him away just
when - was on
the point of speak
ing. or else there
were too many
about them and
the excitementano
confusion attend
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

Scripture Authorlty:-"Agd Esau was
forty years old when he took 20 wife Ju-
dith the daughter OF Beeri the Hittite
and Bashemath the daughter OF Elon The
Hittlte: which were grief of mind unto
Isaac and 10 Rebekah. Gen. 26.34, 10.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

If YOU ever took DeWitts Little Early
Risers for billousness or constipation you
know what pill pleasure is These ia
nous little pills cleanse the liver and rid
the system of all bile without producing
unpleasant effects Sold by Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

No need to fear sudden attacks of
cholera Infantum, dysentery, diarrhoea,
summer complaint of any sort If you
have DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry in the medicine chest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
NERVOUS DEBILITY

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from OverwOrk and other
causes. Humphreys HOmeO-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 10 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, So.
Sold by Druggists sent prepaid receipt Of price
Humphreys Med. Co, William & IOhn Stsphy.
sold by Central drugstore. Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

Relief after Cough FRY Years
VASsAR. Hich., Feb 3 1894.
L r. InEN. INLAY CITY. Mich.
Dear -r I heartily recommended yonr Pine
Root Cough syrup. ] have had cough for
about ny years and have tried God
many difi-rtut cough retn.d dies hut fOund none
20 equal Pine Root Cough syrup. II has re-
lieved me vines all else allied
Mas LItiiE Nc ILLtN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
HUI NJ p n REYS'
WITCH HAZEL
nll

At Druggists, 3 cents, or mailed
Humphrey Medicine Co.. Cor. William and John
Streets New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

DAMP DARRAGHNoSN L. V. ;. meet In W
u r c hal second and fourth sunday o.
each month.
JoHS GREIG, Col - ~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

EDELWEISS co. no. 4. u. X. X. OF P.-meet
r. in X OF r. hall, first Tuesday after 18TH oil
every month.
FRED RoHLAs. Captain.
MARvIS HARVEY. Recorder.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

MN. MoYER RELIEF CORPS, No. 1873, meet
w every second and fourth Wednesday N the
month Visiting members always welcome
Mrs. MARIETTA HAwLEY Precedent
Mrs. MARTHA FRAZER, Treas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

~ A R.-William Meyer Post No log Depart 1ii
T. ment OF Michigan. G.. A. r.. meet on "a SAL
nrdav OF each month at 90 p. m. and on the wi
SATURDAY OF each month AT ZOO y. m.
ions GREIG. Adjutant
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

UNIGHTs OF PYTHIAs-Fitz James Lodg,
n No rs, X OF =. hold it's regular meetings
every Friday night
NJ A MEDLER. {. G,
OTro SANpERHoFF X. OF X. =
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

CUPENIOR REBEKAH LODGE, No. l0i, o
- o + Regular meetings Friday nights In
l. O. @. +. hall.
NELLIE b. THOMAS, y. q.
NELLIE COLEMAN, x. 4.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

Eauitabe Fra,ernal Union No. 325. Regular
II meetings every alternate Thursday even
ing In u. 4. X. hall
ELI L. BRowN. Secretary
OTIS WHITE, President
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

ALMA HERD NO62 American Bunaloes meet
a every a ternate Thursday night IN J. o. -
f Temple
49, - VS. BoGART, Scribe
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

ALMA COURT 40 rs |. O. f., holds regular
a meetings in O. A. d. hall.
CHAs MORDEN, G. k. u
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

II @ T. M Regular reviews OF Alma Ten
n. No 3s4 are held every alternate "Wednesday
night il l. O. o. r. Temple, Visiting men
bers OF the Orderare welcome.
f. c. WRIGHT r. X.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

ALMA CAMP sl4s NJ. w A.-Meet IN l. q.
a o. e. Temple every alternate Iuesuay
night
- 4 W. s BoGARr, Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

ALMA LODGE No 23s, l. o. o. F. meets ever,
a Monday evening In I o. o. 7, Temple.
j II. WOODWARD n. g.
W s. BoGARr. RS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

ALMA ENCAMPM ENT, No. 81, |. o. o.
"A meet every alternate Wednesday night IN
10 O. r Temple
W H ROGERS &. L. - s..-.,,.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

ALMA CHAPTER. O. Z. :. No. iS-Reguls
a meetings on the hrst Friday OF each month
MRS MARTHA RUSSELL, w. NJ
ARIA HOLIDAY, Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

OTM Alma Hive No. 81. Meets alter
A. nate Friday afternoons O'Clock, OF
hall. Visitors always welcorIed.
MRS ADA GREIG. X. X.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26

enough to become acquainted. With larger quarters
modified and drilled together for several months
PeI ol,e sending them away for foreign service
times, so that sudden call for marines could be
separated stations The Present parade eroEndg
are too limited for extended manoeuvres, and the
orlIing IS done 10 great extent simply by single
The force at the station now consists of 4ss men
and six officers. In addition to Colonel GoodreIl
there is quartermaster, two first and two second
pied great deal of the time on court martial duty.
i can be seen that Colonel Goodrell is somewhat
hsmpered He has 10 adJutant This is on account
Of the scarcity Of officers in the corps. When the
l-lSI o. pilSeLs az me slauon IS up TO the re-
for them This also is consideration in connection
Although Congress is not likely to appropriate the
money 10 carry out the plan at once, the change is
one that is bound TO come in time.
that much money viii be spent on the present bar
racks and station. Just at present, however lock-
ers are being provided for all the and new
built This Particularly needed because there is
esioeraDle amount OF truckage or supplies OF all
kinds IS carried on;
is still told of a remarkable occurrence in the
spring of 1855 One night cyclone passed over
Brooklyn, dipping down at only two points. one of
Of the suburbs OF Brooklyn picked up two gas
awakened the Sleeping marines, who rushed down
an explosion in the yard and that they would be
called 70 hre quarters al once. Nnile the men
whirlng along and dipped just at the gate Of
Which stood 4st eTe the Once OF Colonel Tl1GW Good
rel now stands. This tree was whirled away. and
although inquiries were made II was never learned
what became of it, The disturbance passed just
the heads OF the the parade ground
and struck the second story of east end Of the
barracks. About eighty feet OF the second story
was shaved off as clean as though IT had been done
by knife and carried away, mass of wreckage.
Had the marines been aroused by the ex-
plcsson Of the gas tanks and rushed out 10 the
parade grounds a number OF them would UNI
doubteoly have been killed. One OF the curioslties
~ pine scantlinr which had been driven throu psc 3
five oak tirnber by the action the cyclone 1T is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26
BROOKLYN SOCIAL WORLD.
The Week's Weddings, Engage
ments and announcement

Saturday, May 6. is the date set for the wedding
OF Miss Mabel E. Cranberry and Roland Whitney
Belts, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward r. Belts. The
ceremony will take place at o'clock in st. Luke's
Church. and will be followed by reception at the
home OF Miss Granberys uncle and aunt Mr. and
Mrs. FRANK 5. Jones' No. $50 st. Mark Save, with
Mrs. D. W. CRANBERRY. of Manhattan
The Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church will
be the scene on Wednesday afternoon, April 26, of
the wedding of Miss Ethel Lauretta Powell dauPh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. John Powell, and Herbert Berri
son of Mr.. and Mrs. William Berri. OF No. 465 Clin-
ton-ave. Miss Powell will be attended by Miss Ger
trude Morton. maid OF honor and by Miss Susie
Beebe. Miss Adele Barnes Miss Ethel Francis of
Brooklyn, and Miss Helen Stellenwerf, of Bay
stone, and Mr.. Berri has chosen for his ushers
Morris knudson, Frank Kneeland, tr., Worcester
Souck Percy kalkhoff and Clemens Lundhoff, of
BTTrooklyn and n r Blakesley. Of Hartford. Conn
cepton Will follow at the home of the brides
parents. No. SSl Hancock-st.
The marriage of Miss Jessie Louise Block daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John William Block of No. 93S
Eastern Parkway and Edward Irving Graft, son OF
MI and Mrs. G. E. Graft, of Manhattan. will be
quietly celebrated Tuesday afternoon, April 49,
IN St Bartholomews Church. The attendance will
De limited to relatives and near friends of the two
families. Mr.. and Mrs. Block will give reception
Tor the newly married couple Tuesday. May 2
Ihere VIII be no reception after the ceremony.
Miss Agema " Wheeler. daughter OF the late Stat
ford A Wheeler and granddaughter of the late
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-26
OF THE BOROUGH.
MAGISTRATE Too Good at Repdrtee to
Suit Prisoner.

Magistrate E. CASTOR Higgnbotham is creolted
with being the central figure in the following story
that IS going the rounds: particularly ugly pris-
oner was arraigned before him for disorderly con-
duct.
What have you got to say for yoursefT asked
the MAGISTRATE after the charge had been explained
go to h-!' growled the prisoner. who was SLOW
" recovering from overtndulgence In powerful
stimulants.
IT shall fine you SO for contempt of court" said
the magistrate Now what have you got TO say?''
Go to h-r' was the answer. in a somewhat
louder tone than before.
Ten dollars for contempt OF court said the
magistrate. Now what have you got to sayT'
go to hi" fairly shouted the prisoner. with a
vigor that seemed TO wake him up TO some realza-
ton OF what going
Ten dollars for contempt OF court" repeated the
magistrate. Now what have you got to say7"
Nothing said the prisoner. You too good
at repartee."
Ludwig Nissen, who in addition TO being prom
inent diamond dealer in Maiden Lane Manhattan
is one of the most public spirited citizens OF Brook
lyn rarely refers to the fact that he is a self
made man. but few OF his friends are familiar
with his early history.
1t seems that he started life IN the New World
with just enough German money to equal two
American dollars. By pluck and persistence. which
still mark his activities in business and municipal
affairs, the German youth gradually carved out his
fortune. For that he takes deep interest
in the problems and welfare OF the laboring man
Instead OF taking the leisure time which pros