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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
1he Birmingham Fans Are Dreaming
 Luscious Dreams 0f Candy Pennants

the Barons are "there" with the goods, and will royalty contest every foot of ground before they are prevented from climbing to the highest knoll
 The reasons for this belief are many. In the first place. the Barons have the best pitching staff In the league. There may be pitcher in this or that city, who outclasses one of ours, but there is not another quartette in Dixie as near ly evenly balanced as that harbored in the Iron Town. In the second place, the Barons, made up of hardened timber, are just reaching their stride. It is generally the case that youngsters run away In the first portion of the season, but are inva- riably overtaken by older heads towards the middle There are Gear, Smith, Noise worth, Walters, all of the pitchers. and the two catchers who are experienced Alcock and oyler are the only real young sters in the Barons lineup. The Barons are now setting a stride that they will most probably maintain.
 Shreveport and the Barons are playing the best ball of all about the circuit. New Orleans is not in eithers class. Atlanta and Montgomery will fight hard for the rag, and the latter will be proposition to fear as soon as new pitchers are ac- quired. Until this is done, the Pretzeis
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And now the fans of this Birmingham burg can boast of team of the first wa ter. Birmingham deserves a good team. if any southern city does, and that one is harbored here this season is undoubtedly true. Since the first road trip, which was disastrous one, the Barons have played not only consistent ball, but at times have waxed brilliantly. At home, every series has been won. On the last road trip into the west the Barons made an even break. They returned to "Slag- vile" and defeated Nashville in three consecutive struggles. Then they marched across the border to Atlanta, and the boasted Bremen were beaten on their home grounds.
 The season is half gone, the Barons are we'll up in the first division and coming fast. Right now the local fans can dream luscious dreams of pennants for one, at least will either go to Slagville or will miss this burg only by a narrow margin. Birmingham has better chances of win ming the pennant this year than in many seasons. The showing made on this last trip laid bare to the fans the entire secret
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are practically out of the running. Ma larkey and Maxwell cannot win all of the games scheduled. Memphis has but one pitcher, Lebhardt, and for that reason will not be in the Barons way in the scrap for the pennant. Suggs Is good, but the Memphii are not giving him the prop CT support Therefore, 1t will remain for either Birmingham, Shreveport. Montgom- cry or Atlanta to win out.
 Everyone knows that pennants are won a great deal easier on typewriters than on diamonds. Everyone knows how "shaky" the usual prophecies are. But right here it is pointed out that the Ba- rons have shown that they are "there' with full supply of groceries, and If they are not the pennant winners they will be in immediate touch of those who do land the rag.
 There is a total absence of internal dissention among the Barons. This means great deal. Every Baron is close to the other, and all are standing closer to the big manager Couple with this dis position of the players their ability. which Is indsputable, and there is no critic about the circuit who will deny that the Barons are to be considered.
 They might not win the pennant but the local fan has a perfect right to dream fair pennant dreams.
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BOSTON MAN WINS THE MARATHON RACE Records Are Broken at Mar
 shall Field Meet DISCUS IS THROWN AWAY G. L. Giffen of Joliet Hurls the Classic Weight 129 Feet and Inches.
 Chicago Easily Wins
 Banner.
DISCUS IS THROWN AWAY

Chicago. June SO-Featured by a Mara thon race won by Thomas J. Hicks of Boston, the Central association of the Amateur Athletic union held record breaking meet on Marshall Field here today. One national Amateur Athletic union mark, the discus throw, was broken. eight central association records were bettered and two In the latter class tied The team of the Chicago Athletic asso- citation, made up of athletes from all parts of the middle west. scored 79 points and walked away with the team ban ner.
 The winning team included J. N. Pat terson and J. c. Malcomson, Detroit University school: John MarlSley, Miami university; Edward T. Cook, Chllicothe w Ben-Oliel, Ann Arbor Mich; liar vey Blair, Hammond, Ind; LeRoy Samse, Indiana university; Homer Thomas, Pur- due university; G. l.. Giffen, Joliet, H.. i; and D. l.. Dunlap, University of Michigan.
 This aggregation scored first In every event except two. Archie Hahn of Milwau- kee, defea tinog Markley and Blair in the 10O-yard dash and E. Parry of the Uni- versity of Chicago, taking first in the hammer throw from Thomas.
 The best performance of the day was Giffen's throw in the discus. The former ,recognized record was made by Ralph Rose at St. Louis. September 3. 1904. He made 12S feet 101a inches. Giffen today threw the classic weight 129 feet inches. This has been beaten several times in college meets. but in no case did the discus used meet with the approval of the Amateur Athletic union officials. The other new records were established in the 120-yard hurdles. 22O-yards dash, mile relay pole vault, shot put. hammer throw and broad jump. The marks in the 1OO- yards dash and the low hurdles were tied.
 Twenty eight road runners out of the original entry of thirty-eight for the Mar athon race started from the Evanston Golf club grounds at 1:55 p, m. From the start until the downtown district in Chicago was reached. the race was a see-saw affair. In the first fifteen miles of the twenty-five mile grind. the lead was excessively held by Raymond OKeefe of the American Athletic association, T. J. Hicks of Boston. Louis Channanson, a Chicago High school boy and Albert Corey. the French distance runner. At Twenty-second street, With ten miles to go, Hicks made a spurt and led the field by half a block with Corey second and Tibeau of the Northwest Skating club. third. Hicks was first to reach Marshall Field where the last two miles were run on the quarter mile cinder path He tTotted along at a steady pace and was never in danger from Tibeau who fln- tshed second. 400 yards back. and almost 'all in.'
 Corey was third through the gate but could not stave off Hatch who ran the last stage at e tremendous clip and was bepidly overhauling both leaders.
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Collar to Save Dou,

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat
 A leopard colar.'' he said, taking up dog collar studded with sharp spikes three inches long,
 Fitting the collar on his dog he re- stunned:
 This piece of armour-for that is what 1t fs-illustrates an oddty of the Hima- layas-namely, the fondness of the Him. alayan leopard for dog fiesh
 Tn the Himalayas last year I found that all dogs wore these murderous look ing spiked collars. The explanation was that the Himalayan leopards conducted an unceasing dog hunt, and that, in attack ing a dog, they always fell upon his neck.
 This collar. with its sharp spikes, is a great protection. It has saved many a dog from a hungry leopard. Often in the Himalayas a dog comes trotting home safe and sound, though with smears of blood and yellow hairs upon his collar spikes"
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Secret of RoiIinu Water.

To boil thing well it Is not necessary to boil 1t hard says Farming. The aver age kitchen Mary things that the more commotion in the water the hotter 1t is, and in order to produce this she burns great deal of fuel and ruins the stove by keeping it red hot. Water placed In a stew-pan directly over red hot Id will. of course. boil more vehmently, yet if will not cook meat or potatoes any quicker, and not so well as water that just keeps at the boiling point and quietly simmers
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Notice to Contractors.

Bids for the construction of a con- crete. steel arch dam across the Autauga creek at Prattville, Autauga county Ala bama, will be received by The Prattville Cotton Mills and Banking company. and The Continental Gin company at Pratt ville Ala, until noon, July 6, 1906. Speci- fcations, drawings and full information in reference to the proposed work and the form of proposals and contract can be seen by applying to MT. w. L. Ellis. representing The Prattville Cotton Mills and Banking company, and Mr. Daniel Pratt. representing The Continental Gin company, at Prattville. Ala. The right Is reserved to reject any and all bids.
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swamps ". Richmond 4-5.

Birmingham Amateurs yesterday, winning from Five Points easily, the feature of the game being the playing of Hall at second and Gross at third.
 Score by innings: R.H D. Amateurs .......... .O2O 050 50'-12 IS 1 Five Points ........ 900 Ooe 010-4 9 3
 Batteries: Sherrod and Chalrsell, Brooks, Dobbins, Scott and Lewis.
 Jake Faulkner pitched the second game for the Amateurs against the Crescents. allowing only two hits in five innings.
 Score by innings: R.H E. Amateurs Ill 2s-5 F 2 STcSttulS
 Batteries: Faulkner and Balzell; Mos ley. Baker, Bragan and Griffin.
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Avondale Mills 8, Munger 2.

The Avondale mills ball team defeated the Munger Gin company in a one-sided contest on the mills diamond, yesterday afternoon. White and Riddle did the bat tery stunt for the ginners White. Barnes and Scott delivered the merchandise for the victors. Features were a three-bagger by F. Barnes and a home run by R. Niele of Avondale. Score to 2.
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Mrs. WInsIow's Soothing Syrup.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS tho CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all Pain. CURES WIND COIIC. and is twenty-five cents a bottle.
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WALTHOUR AND NORTON
 SMITHS PARK, JULY 4TH

Robbie Walthour, one of the worlds greatest cyclists, is again in Birmingham, and on the Fourth of July will appear before a local audience at Smiths park His opponent will be Norton, who is con sidered an exceptionally fine sprinter, and who has won seven of nine races in the east this season.
 These races will be motor-paced, as all of Walthour's are The dirt track will handicap the speed somewhat, but the racers are certain that they will be able to make excellent time There will be
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PelI City Defeats Athletic Club Team

Pell City defeated the Birmingham Ath- leuc club at West End park yesterday afternoon by a score of to ?. The game was unusually fast and accurately played. By winning the game, the Pell City ag- gregation maintains its prestige Of not having lost a game this season. The Attn letic club. however Is the only team that has offered and serious opposition to the visitors in Alabama.
 The two teams are perhaps the two fastest amateur aggregations in Alabama, and some of the plays pulled of yesterday
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OTHER GAMES.
WiIsonviIIe 13, chiIdersburg 2.

Wilsonville again defeated Childersburg at Wilsonville in a one-sided game yes- terday afternoon. The score was IS to ?. Features of the game were Pope's pitching for Wilsonville and the batting of the home team.
 Batteries: For Wilsonville, Pope and Lyon; Childersburg, Johnson, Smith and Nichols.
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The new umpire made hit with the crowd. He seems to be there with the groceries. Times.
 Wonder how long it will be before that Shreveport crowd makes hit at the umpire. They are bad down in the bayous
 Matty Matthews was the most disgusted person on the lot yesterday when Otto Jordan worked the old concealed ball trick on him. Matty had reached second. Jordan was there with the ball concealed under his arm. Matty became gay and festive, and ran off. Otto was after him. and soon planted the sphere in the center of his back.-Atlanta News.
 South Atlantic papers are openly charg- ing that Bugs Raymond can be bought and sold by the tin-horn gamblers as so much cheese. The Savannah Press states that he was drunk before the game Satur- day, and that he was supplied with booze by the gamblers, who had bet against Savannah. The papers are calling for Raymond's expulsion, and 1t is doubtful if such an act would not be for the best interest of the league.-Atlanta Georgian.
 It is thus seen that the Bugs" is a "goner" At one time Vaughn thought of trading Sallee for him!
 Billy smith ana the bOosters won the first game from Birmingham on Atlanta grounds yesterday. It is likely that Blr- mingham will take game before she bids goodbye to Piedmont. however. all though 1t will be impossible for the Barons to equal Montgomery's record. And 1t is funny that the Birmingham fans haven't as yet realized that Mulla- ney has just about twice as good a team as that which represents the ''slag- pile" Meeks, the wonderful son of swat who is supposed to smash the ball all over the pasture in every game. didn't get a scratch yesterday. It's only a mat
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B'ham Jrs. 7, Five Points Special 10.

beautiful game was played on Owen- ton diamond yesterday. Adams of the Five Points pitched a good steady game throughout.
 Batteries: Juniors, Cobbs and Vaughn; Five Points Special, Adams and Norton.
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We have removed cur of- flee from 2llN. 21st St. to 2l0 N. 2lst, whore we will be better prepared to handle eur increasing business.
 w. N. MALONE G co.
 Real Estate and 1nSurance.
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ter of time before he joins Ury, and the other "also rans'' of the Birmingham az gregation.-New Orleans Times-Demo- crat.
 In the first place, 1t was possible for Birmingham to equal Montgomery's re- cord in Atlanta. In the second place, it is not strange that the local fans do not believe that MullaneY has better team than Vaughn, for he has not. Again, Meeks will not soon join the "Urys." So there you are. I'D.
 If Umpire Rudderham as well equipped with other things which go to make up a wielder of the indicator as he is with a voice, 1t would not be many moons before emissaries of President Pull liam and Johnson would be holding out tempting inducements for him to enter the much sought after fold of majors. Though he gave Nashville the hot end of it on several occasions yesterday, Buddy Is not such a bad fellow after all. He let big Mullaney hodwink him on first base play. The giant first-sacker clearly left the bag to catch a badly thrown ball, but his Jumps" couldn't see 1t that way Nashville Banner.
 Meeks. the latest addition to the Ba- ron forces, put up rattling good game at first, and although he didn't break into the hit column, 1t wasn't exactly his fault He made two bids for safeties but both times the Atlanta outflelders robbed him.
 The big fellow has played In but one or two games in the Southern league, but he looks like a conner. He handles him- self we'll and goes after everything in a manner which Is pleasing.
 Meeks was most prominent yesterday on the coaching line. With him at first and Matty Matthews at third, there was constant stream of advice and admonitlon floating across the diamond. The big fei- low has a voice like a fog horn, and he
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Crane Go. 12, ProWelI Hardware 6.

Prowell lost the first game of the sea- son to the Crane company by score of 12 to 6 The feature of the game was the pitching of Tutwiler for the Crane company, who struck out fourteen men and allowed only four hits.
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Outlaws 16, B. R. L. p. 5.

The Outlaws played the B. R. l.. & P Co.,, fast game. winning with score of Is to 5. Brilliant plays were very much in evidence A home run by Sawyer was a feature Batteries: Wooley and Parker; Henry, Moss and Henry.
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several races, among them one or two handicaps. The amateurs will also be given a chance to show their ability. The races will be started promptly at o'clock, and will be over in plenty of time to see the baseball game at West End. A barbe- cue will be served on the grounds, and there will be all-day affair of it.
 Walthour intended leaving for Europe on the 3rd of next month, but was pre-. vented from doing so. While the trip is delayed he will race in several of the larger southern cities. He has already appeared in Atlanta
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Those Coal Barons always have been easy marks.-Atlanta Georgian.
 This was written before the last two games were played. Again does little Percy Whiting go off half-cocked.
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The Willow Swamp team defeated the Richmond team in two well played games. The features of the games was the bat ing of Bob Luster.
 First game h.H IL. Willow Swamps 200 COZ 12-7 5 2 Richmond 200 OO2 O0-4 3 2
 Batteries: Luster and Watson; Cox and Thomas.
 Second game f.H. .E. Willow Swamns 900 GOO 331-7 13 Richmond - OO2 Ill 0O0-5 8 2
 Batteries: Watson and Luster; Griffin and Moore.
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Mathewson lost to Brooklyn and Bos- ton scored victory over Philadelphia.
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Chicago fans are not at all worried about the Giants, but are keeping close eye on the antics of Fred Clark and his band of Pirates, who are counted upon as the real ontenders.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
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Ragan did neat stunts on the rubber. Sallee was cratic, terribly so.
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Chicago's victory was not due to Lund- gren-but to Lundgren's support
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WHAT OTHERS SAY.

Castro has a slight touch of fever and for few days will be on the easy side Nashville Banner.
 In the meantime, Schmidt Is playing a rattling good short.
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Utley worked for Memphis and Little Rock was due a victory. In the eighth, however. the Memphii tied 1t up.
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Gear was right there with the timber yesterday. He is playing remarkable game.
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Wizard" Zeller was no wizard at all. All look alike to the Barons.
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Hickman conquered for the Pirates Hurrah for the Birmingham boy!
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New Orleans lost all three games to the Pirates. They are now hammering down in Franks burg.
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Zellar. Sid Smith. Gear, c. Smith, AL cock and Molesworth pasted the ball to distant corners. Archer was robbed.
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Detroit won two; Cleveland lost two. Rejoicing and much sorrow in those rival burgs.
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Oyler made seven assists, but got one error. There are few better shortstops in the league.
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Nashville again triumphed over Mont gomery There Is no way of reckoning on baseball Maxwell and Malarkey can't do 1t all.
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The Sporting News Is after Frank too. Others will soon get In line.
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afternoon smacked of professionalism
 The score by innings was as follows:
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Molesworths catch electrified the au- dience. It was a corker. Time after time was the eenterfielder compelled to get his hat.
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Alcock's work at third, and his hit ting has been brilliant.
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knows how to use it to good advantage. In the ninth inning when one Baron got on first, he kicked up more dust around the initial bag than will settle for week.-Atlanta News.
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ALL ABOUT IT.

Another to the good.
 The Barons will arrive this morning early.
 Ha ha! Ho ho He he! On their home lot, too,
 Atlanta papers will now think better of the Barons
 Ritchie's triple won for Pittsburg over St. Louis.
 What Vaughn las to say will be watch ed with interest
 Meeks did not hit, but he got pasted twice in the ribs.
 Alcock's work at third, and his hit ting has been brilliant.
 The Sporting News Is after Frank, too Others will soon get In line
 wizard" Teller was no wizard at all All look alike to the Barons.
 Ragan did neat stunts on the rubber Sallee was cratic, terribly so.
 Hickman conquered for the Pirates Hurrah for the Birmingham boy!
 Chicago's victory was not due to Lund- gren-but to Lundgren's support.
 Mathewson lost to Brooklyn and Bos- ton scored a victory over Philadelphia.
 Detroit won two; Cleveland lost two. Rejoicing and much sorrow in those rival burgs.
 Gear was right there with the timber yesterday. He is playing remarkable game.
 Oyler made seven assists. but got one error. There are few better shortstops in the league.
 New Orleans lost all three games to the Pirates. They are now hammering down in Franks burg.
 Utley worked for Memphis and Little Rock was due a victory. In the eighth, however. the Memphii tied 1t up.
 ZellaT, Slu Snlllns 6edT, V. o1iilti' Ali cock and Molesworh pasted the ball to distant corners. Archer was robbed.
 Molesworth's catch electrified the au- dience. It was a corker. Time after time was the centerfielder compelled to get his hat.
 Nashville again triumphed over Mont gomery. There Is no way of reckoning on baseball Maxwell and Malarkey can't do 1t all.
 Had Pfenninger not sided with the Fire men in that first game 1t is probable that all three would have been won by the Vaughnites.
 The management announces that no passes will admit bears to the reserved seats on Wednesday, the Fourth. These seats will be reserved for those wishing then tickets obtainable in the city.
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Meeks did not hit, but he got pasted twice in the ribs.
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Had Pfenninger not sided with the Fire men in that first game 1t is probable that all three would have been won by the Vaughnites.
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Amateurs Win Two.

Batteries: Mcfarland and Riddle; Gar ner and Puckett.
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Ritchie's triple won for Pttsburg over St. Louis.
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What Vaughn has to say will be watch ed with interest.
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The management announces that no passes will admit bears to the reserved seats on Wednesday. the Fourth. These seats will be reserved for those wishing them. tickets obtainable in the city.
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Another to the good.
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lily the opportunity for selection previous time this ohes made by Hart Schaner Marx "Ihy fit and stay fit
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Atlanta papers will now think better o the Barons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-06

Miss Bessie Pond is c'erking in one
of the stores i'm Greenville and will re
main until after the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matice are going
to Grand Rapids TO make their home
On Tuesday their friends and rela-
tiyes gave them farewell surprise
Mrs. r. Weaver, wife of the pastor
OF the Ashley church, who has beer
in poor health for some time, went &c
Grand Rapids last week tocopsult DR.
Richard Smith. Mrs. Clinton Greer
accompanied her.
Mrs. Norton, former resident here
who went to South Dakota nearly e
years ago, has sold her farm there
and will spend the winter here. Mrs
Anna Norton, her daughter-in.law OF
Grand Rapids, is also visiting rela-
tives here.
Regular communication of Venus
chapter was held Dec. l when Misses
Vera Macarthur and Marion Dewey
were initiated to the Order of the
Eastern Star. One of the interesting
features was the floral work. An
oyster supper followed.