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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-18

Mr. and Mrs. Stirling returned this
morning to their home in Chicago
after spending one pleasant month
with friends and relatives in this city.
Mrs. peterborough and daugrer,
Opla, left this morning for Virginia
which state they are to make their
home in the future.
Miss Thorp returned the first part
of this week after a weeks visit with
relatives in New York
M. J. Woodward OF Elwell tran
sacted bushes in the city today.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-18
HOSPITAL NOTES.

A baby girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Johnson Sept. ~.
Earl Taylor is rapidly convalescing
from his recent severe attack of typhoid
fever.
Mrs. Fred Lyons underwent an alb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-18
ADVERTISED LETTERS

letters remaining in the Alma p, o.
or week ending Sept I4th, 1907.
+. w. Anderson, Paul Carriar, VIM J.
Graham, Frank Grower, Floyd n. Hoag
(7), X. ID. Marble. Miss Nola Morse,
Robert l.. Reynolds, Albert Russell, II.
VI. Spooner, Harrie Tibbals, Oliver
Tully (2).
The above if not called for will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office September
5oth, 1907.
c. +. BROWN, p. NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-18

For Mothers Sake" played at the
Opera House last evening with a fair
ly good audience. The play was very
good and those who went felt as
though they were amply repaid for
going out on such a stormy night.
Messrs. Ami Lancashire and Walt
or Barnes Jr. spent the day in Sag
NAV last Thursday.
c. ID. Bell transacted business in
Saginaw today,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-18

In speaking OF the removal of Rev.
w p. French from First church
Lansing the Lansing Republican says:
Key. w. p. French, who for FIVE
years has been pastor OF Central
Methodist Episcopal church and
whose return was asked by the Off
cial board wiah guarantee of sal
airy OF $4,000 next year, becomes pre-
siding elder in place of Rev. Louis
De Lamarter, in-the Lansing District.
Rev De Lamarter has been assigned
to the pastorate Of the Methodist
church in Coldwater.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-18

Burt Hayes left this evening for a
few days business trip to Grand Rap
ids.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-18

Judge Kelley s. Scarf transacted
business in Alma today.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-18
METHODIST APPOINTMENTS

AT the recent session of the Michigan
conference the following appointments
were made for the Lansing District:
Presiding elder, w. p. French, Ian
sing; Alma, J. II. Wolfe; Ashley, v.
+. Chamberlain; Bannister. l.. r. AL
berts; Bath, Wellington Earle; Belding,
G.. + Craig; Berlin and South Berlin, A..
+. North; Breckenridge, w. L. Mann;
Carson City, Geo. Bullen; Crystal, J.. l..
Smith; Delta, +. +. Newell; Dewitt,
J. w. Hayward; Duplain, T.. +. Sprague;
Eagle, Elliott Bouck; Elsie, o. J. Col
den; Emerson, to be supplied; Grand
Ledge, w. T.. Doty; Gresham, to be
supplied; Hoytville, to be supplied;
Hubbardsion, Ch4iiss Hayward; Ionia,
w. l. cogshall; Ithaca, j. NJ. Wilcox;
Lansing, Central church, J. I. Legear;
First, /. T. Weldon; lyons, II. T.. Wy
lie; Maple Rapids, NJ. Z. Mosher; Mason,
J. {. Cook; Middletown, o. c. Parme-
ter; Nashville, Alfred Way; Okemos, c.
IL. Kelsey; Orange, A. w. Simmons;
Orleans, L. b. Kenyon Ovid, r. J. Slice;
Palo, J. w. Buell.; Pennington, w. A.
Robinson; Portladd. j. NJ. Wolfe; Pot
tersville, W. A. Exner; Riverdale, A. f.
Hart; ST. Johns, J. b. Pinckard; ST. Louis,
Arthur Trott; Shepherdsville, ]. c.
Dietrich; Sheridan, +. r. Lyon; Sum
field, d. T.. Birtch; Vermontville, X. w.
Merrill; Wacousta, ID. A. Rood; Wheeler,
]. T.. Slater Woodland, ]. c. Doris.
A. +. Hart, formerly of Alma, is as
signed to ST. Johns.
J. R. Wooton is assigned to St. Paul's
church, Grand Rapids.
Rev. Della Martar, formerly presiding
elder of the Lansing district, is assigned
to the church at Coldwater.
Rev. Carroll is assigned to Charlotte.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20
Officer Elias N. Davis Assaulted by
w. M. r. r. Brakeman.

When an excursion train to Baltimore last
Saturday reached Westminster, on the return
trip. about O'Clock Sunday morning, a num-
ber of men got off and stood on the platform
at the station cursing and swearing. One OF
them was particularly offensive. and Elias N.
Davis. constable aud special night watchman,
requested HIM TO desiSt. Another man in the
group. l. B. Smith, u brakeman on the West
ern Maryland, asked Davis what he had to do
with it.
Davis explained that he was an officer.
TO his surprise, Smith applied TO him IA vile
epithet AT the same time aiming aterrhc blow
at his face. Davis staggered backward and
Smith followed, repeatedly striking at him.
Just AS D..vis back reached til" wall OF the
station Snth struck IN, brta Mag one OF his
ribs.
1t was then that Smith had an almost mi
racuous escape from death. Davis drew his
revolver and fired two shots. The first ball
cut the setting from ring on Smiths finger.
Smith felt the ball from the second shot strike
HIM in the right side. Fortunately for him,
his watch was in the way aud stopped the
progress of the ball. When he took the watch
from his pocket he found it smashed by the
shot, and the ball imbedded in the case. His
narrow escape from death took all the fight
out of him.
Monday morning he was taken from the
9. 25 train on which he was on duty and be-
fore PoliceJustice Shriver pleaded guilty to the
charge of assault and battery and was fined
$40. He also pleaded guilty to the charge OF
| interfering with an officer in the discharge of
his duty and was fined $40.
| Smith was not on duty as brakeman at the
time of this breach of the peace, but was going
TO his home to spend Sunday.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20
Christmas in the Stores

Atthis season of the year when 'ChrlstmaS
with its giving is the predomlnallng thought
of all old and young, our three large depart
ment stores are powerful magnets attracting
the throngs bent on Christmas shopping.
The window displays are alluring indeed, and
the very wealth of selection is embarrassing.
The Miller Bros. Company, in addition to
attractive windows showing toys, a snow scene
with car that runs: gong III and out ot a
tunnel, and fine china, pretty boxes to
take the eyes of the girls, have their
green paper chains aud red Christmas
bells But more attractive ryet to the
little ones is the real live Santa Claus.
who will bring whatever you wish. The little
bows hover around the toy counter IN the rear
of the store, but the little girls know where
something better can be seen, the doll show
on the second floor. The big boys and girls
also find many things to attract their tances,
boxes Of manicure, toilet aud shaving sets,
handkerchiets, umbrellas, turs, books, and fine
china i'll the basement.
Babylon 4 Lippy Company has IN It's dis
play window IL real Christmas tree gorgeous
in tinsel, with such a lot of toy saround 1t that
the children hate to leave 1t. In the opposite
window, screens, vases and beautiful boxes
are tasteluly arranged to attract ''him' who
for "him.'' Both windows are attractively
trimmed with ropes OF laurel and tin.
sell The store within is taStefuliy dec
GRATED with laurel, and booth OF beauli
full calendars, booklets and cards challenges
first attention. Then there many pretty
boxes, music rolls, handkerchefS, JeweIry,
toys. games, dolls, and upstairs fine dishes
and furs that one is puzzled indeed 20 make Il
selection.
Mathers' windows seem to represent be
fore and alter SNOW, AS bare rocks appear
in the one window, while III the other the rocks
have been covered with snow. handsome
clocks, boxes, and many other suggestive ar
tces fill in the display. Their store is beau
tfully trimmed with green chains and red
bells the entire length Of the room, and the
usual Christmas display of gift boxes, post
card albums, haudkerchets, jeweIry, books,
furs are seen in bewlderng array. But where
are the children? Descend into the basement
and you will find them, the girls lowering over
the dolls and their furniture and dishes. the
boys wholly taken up with fire engines, trucks,
cars, autos, aud such important things. The
beautiful dishes attract the mothers as well to
the basement.
Only IA few more days remain for Christmas
shopping so ii behooves the buyers to make
their selections before even these large stocks
are exhausted.
With one dollar purchase Miller Bros. give
| a com bination match safe and calendar, Baby
lon Il Lippy' a beautiful calendar, and Math-
ers' "a prettiIy decorated plate with the caIen-
dar for 1908 around it, Louis Sachs will give
away Il very handsome tray to each customer
purchasing 81 worth Of goods or over.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20
Remember the County Poor.

Once again, with the near appro ,ch OF
Christmas, | appeal to the sympathy and
generosity of the many friends who have 5"
kindly responded in the past, and to all who
are willing TO share their Christmas Joy and
cheer with those who are less fortunate, to
help us carry a little of the sunshine and
blessings of the holiday season to the inmates
of our Carroll County home for the poor and
aged. They are looking forward with happy
anticipation ofthe day-let US not dsappoint
them Death has been very busy amongst.
the inmates during the past year, and dear,
old familiar faces, and bent frames are missing
to day, but others have come to take their
places, ''for the poor We have always with
you" This will in all probability, be the
last Christmas on Earth for several of them.
and we hope to make it their brightest and
best. 1t is not the large gifts of the few, but
the smaller gifts of the many, which have
enabled us to carry on the work in the past.
"Let every one give as he is able. according
to the blessing ofthe Lord thy God. which
he hath given thee" remembering that He,
whose birthday we celebrate, hath said, I'm
asmuch as ye have done it unto the least of
these, my brethren, ye have done it unto Me-"
AS the time is so Short prompt responses
will be thankfully received.
Please send contributions to
MARY BosTwICK SHELLMAN,
206 E. Main street,
Westminster.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20

Miss Emma V. Shower, of Manchester. was
severely burned about the back aud hands.
Herr clothing caught fire from hot stove,
beside which she was dozlug.
Ex-Mayor W. A. Abbott, of Hampstead,
and Mrs. John W. Esterline, asked for a
pardon for John w. Esterline, serving 10
months in the penitentiary for assau!ting his
brother.in. law The case was ordered adver
tised for January 2.
DIR. William A. Waters of Boyds, died sud-
denly yesterday afternoon Of heart disease
while visiting John Burdette. tenant on one
of his farms Dr. Waters had yesterday
visited at Gaithersburg. Md. He was talking
TO Mr. Burdette when he fell to the ground
and expired. DR.. Waters spent two years at
New Windsor College.
Miss Ada Wantz, daughter of Robert Wantz,
Pleasant Valley, met with a painful accident
Sunday evening. While driving the yoke
strap broke, and Miss Wantz jumped from the
buggy, falling on her right hand and dislo-
eating her wrist DR.. NJ. l.. Bott rendered
the necessary attention.
Tn Willing Workers Society Of the Meth
odist Prot estant Church, Miss Maggie Ellis.
President. met at the home of Mrs. john L.
Zahn on Tuesday evening last, with Il full
membership present As this was the closing
meeting until after the holidays, work was
laid aside and social evening was enjoyed.
Refreshments were served, and each member
was presented with IL little Christmas souvenir.
The society is very active, and accumphshes
much work during the year, and is one OF the
most useful societies i'll the church.
At Trinity Lutheran Church, Deer Park
road, the pastor, Rev. W. l.. Seabrook, will
preach on Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock.
His theme will be "The Babe of Bethlehem"
The Sunday school Christmas, service will be
on Thursday, December 26th, at 10 O'Clock
a. m. An interesting service of music and
recitations entitled The Child of Promise"
will be rendered by the school, Of which Mr.
John Rosenberger is the superintendent.
There will be short address by the pastor,
and after the service the annual election OF
officers will be held.
A number of representative citizens OF
Westminster met Mr.. }. Herbert Stabler, the
Field Secretary of the Md. State Library
Commission, at the Country Club last Friday
evening. and as there an unanimous SEN
timent in favor of Il free public library for
Westminster, an organization was formed by
electing DIR. Thomas FL. Lewis president, Dr.
Jas. Z. Shreeve, Jr. secretary and treasurer,
and Mr. Frank W. Mather librarian. The
officers, with Revs. d. l.. Greenfield and ID.
NJ Rider were appointed committee TO draft
rules and regulations, and decide on Il place
for the establishment of the library. Another
meeting will be held tonight at the Country
Club, Wanlz Building, at 7.30 O'Clock, to hear
the report of the committee, to which citizens
generally are cordially invited.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20
The New Road at Spring Mills to Be

The County Commissioners on Monday last
ordered that the part of road petitioned for by
by the County Commissioners, that was order.
ed passed on August 49, 1906. and that the
road be put in condition for travel and be
opened, as all of the damages assessed by
the examiners have been paid.
The improvement is to be made on the road
leading from this city to Spring Mills. In.
stead of using the crossing at Spring Mills a
bridge will be built, opposite of residence
of Mr.. John Zile, over the railroad track and
run along on the property of Mr.. Geo. W.
Albaugh until it meets the old road. The
work will be started as soon as the Western
Maryland Railroad Company can straighten
its track at that point.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20
Birthday Reunion.

A birthday reunion was held at the home of
John Sholl, on the Sunny Side Farm, in
honor of Mrs. Sholl, it being her list birthday.
She received some fine presents. Only the
children and near relatives were present. The
day was spent with music and singing. Those
present were Lloyd G. Baughman and wife,
of Adams county, Pa; Mrs. Daniel Bechtel,
of White Hall; John A. Shol and wife, Amos
Feeser and wife, of Bachman's Valley; Peter
Gouker, of Littlestown; Charles Fl. Knipple
and wife, of Silver Run; Plus Kuhn and wife.
of I.ittlestown, Pa; Arthur Wackerman and
wife, Austin Gauker, policeman of Littles
town, and wife, Aaron Eltz and wife, Mrs.
John Brumgard, Tobias Leese and wife, Oil:
yer Shol and wife, William. Joseph, Cora and
Lottie Baughman, Elizabeth Kuhn. Esta,
William, Lotlie, Nellie, Annie and Della
Sholl, Mabel Bechte, Annie and Mary Baugh-
man, Irma and Evelyn Wackerman, Ruth
Dell, Oscar, Carroll, and Edgar Bechtel, Ella
Humbert, Annie, Esta and Mace Brumgard
Ruth knpple and Rcy Sholl.
After spending the day of enjoyment they
all left tor their respective homes we'll pleased.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20
AIeSia Items.

DECEMBER 19.-Miss Bessie Mccullough
spent few days the past week visiting friends
n Baltimore.
Rev. Mosedale arrived here Monday last
and has full charge of the new church on the
"Hill."
Pa, visited the former's parents, Mr. aud
Mrs. G. l.. Peterman, here this week
We hear of some objection to an orchestra
accompanying the choir for the Christmas
service at neighboring church, on the ground
of it being reproach upon the sanctty of
the church While not a surprise, we regret
the survival of the passion of such premptory
ideas.
In the words of John Buuyan: "Reigion
is the best armor a man can have, but it is the
worst cloak"
The Stork visited the home of Operator
Blocher and presented them with twin girls
Thursday 10TH
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20
Hoo Weights.

The following weights of porkers have been
handed us this week: Bradley Miller, this city,
four, 1870, from which he realized 500 pounds
of lard; j. A. Leppo. Patapsco, seven. 27l,
2s6, 294. 3O4, 374, s9s. 400, total 2417; Rich
ard Williams, this city, two, 325 and 375;
Reese Barnes, this city, two, $40 and 345;
John Sholl, Sunny Side, one, 4O6; Albert
Leese, Sunny Side. two, 6l5, also beef;
Uriah j. Babylon, Fountain Valley, FIVE, 2S5,
215, 265, 476, SGT.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20
An Interestinq Case.

The Springfield Hospital is having railway
constructed from the b. & o. to It's buildings
and has given the work out by contract.
Owing to the numerous hills at Sykesviiie II
is necessary for deep cuts to be maoe anu
much blasting has in consequence been goiug
on. Mr.. James r. Weer of Sykesville whose
handsome property is within one hnhofeu
wards of one of these cuts has been continually
disturbed by rocks and stones falling on his
property, breaking the roof of his house ana
as he alleges endangerirg the lives OF his
family. This action of the construction com
uany resulted in Mr.. Weer applying to the
Circuit Court for an injunction on the Zoth
dav of November which the Court at once
issued euioining the Construction Company
from so blasting as TO throw stones and rocks
upon his property. The Injunction however
did not stop them, and on being reported by
Mr.. Weer TO the Court, notice was serVeu
upon Charles Carroll and Thomas O'Brlen
parties in direct charge of the work to show
cause why they should not be attached and
punished. The matter Of the violation OF the
Injunction was heard on Tuesday.
From the evidence produced before Chlef
Judge Thomas it appeared that on two oc-
casions since the injunction was laid, large
pieces of stone and rock were hurled upon
the property of Mr.. Weer breaking his shutter
and roof and endangering the lives of those
on the premises. some of the pieces of stone
weighing from ten to twenty pounds: Carroll
and O'Brien attempted to excuse themselves
by saying that they did not intend to violate
the order of Court, had no idea the stones
were falling on Mr.. Weer's property; AM, and
since the injunction was served they had been
using smaller charges and "veiling' the blast
The Court however adjudged them guilty OF
contempt aud in his remarks, warned them
that no matter how hard order of Court
was, it had to be obeyed until reversed, and it
was their duty to find some means to blast
without disobeying it. In view, however, OF
the fact that there was no Intentional violation
of the Injunction in this case the Court would
not be severe upon them, and imposed simply
a fine and COSTS committing them to the Gus.
tody of the sheriff until this was done. The
fine and costs were Immediately paid and they
were released.
James r. Weer the Complainant was rep
resented by Guy w. Steele, and the Defend
ants by Charles E. Fink.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20
E. M. c. Elects Officers.

At It's Iast meellng Tor The year I9Ul,
Tuesday of this week, the Fralernal Mystic
Circle, Ruling 1870, elected the following
officers to serve the coming year: Past
Worthy Ruler, J. j. Reese; Worthy Ruler,
II. P. Gorsuch; Vice Ruler, Charles Lippy;
Worthy Chaplain, Mrs. Chas. Lippy; Worthy
Collector, j. II. Fuss; Worthy Recorder,
Theo. H. Kaufman; Worthy Treasurer, j. II.
Mitten; Worthy Marshall, Mrs. .. NJ. Grouse;
Worthy Warden, Mrs. E. O. Diffendal;
Worthy Guard, Mrs. Cora Shaeffer; Worthy
Sentry, J. 7. Anders; Trustees, j. j.. Reese,
Mrs John T. Anders, j. B. Sayor; organist.
Mrs J. Thomas Anders.
This has been memorable year tor f.
NJ. C. as they first admitted ladies during
this year and have more than doubled their
membership. They are now preparing for "a
large class initiation when they enter the
new Davis hail.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20
Christmas Lecture at Baker Chapel.

very interesting illustrated Christmas
lecture. entitled "Even Unto Bethlehem"
was given before the Sunday school of Western
Maryland College and many visitors by Presi
dent Lewis Sunday evening last.
The lecture was the story of three pilgrim
ages TO Bethlehem. that of Mary and Joseph,
Of the shepherds and Of the wise men: The
VIVID touch of one who has seen was given to
the description of these plgrimages, as DIR.
Lewis also made this pilgrimage in November,
1906. The illustrations were numerous and
beautiful. They were shown by Police Jus.
tice Edwin w. Shrlver with his large gasoline
stereopticau, the slides belonging to DIR.
Lewis.
Snec;al Christmas music was furnished by
the choir and Luther's cradle song, Away in
a Manger. was effectively sung by Elizabeth
Lewis and Dorothy Mcdaniel.
DR.. Lewis will repeat his lecture at the
Methodist Protestant Church Christmas night
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20

Misses NetIie Kress aud Nellie keefer, of
Denuings. who have been spending couple of
weeks with their relatives at Sykesville, have
returned home, having expressed themselves
as having lovely time.
Miss Nora Haines, who has been ill., is
slowly improving under the treatment of DR..
Cronk
Bessie Cole, Oscar Clary and Harrison
Fogle, of Westminster spent Sunday last with
Miss Gertie Stem, of Dennings.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20
Personals.

H. C. Slaybaugh, of Chandler. Minnesota;
G. w. Slaybaugh, OF Ackron, Ohio, and Mrs.
l.. C. Spangier of Harrisburg, Pa, have re
turned to their homes after spending week
with their aged mother, at the home of their
sister, Mrs s. P Bair, East Green street.
Robert Ebaugh is home visiting his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Webster Ebaugh, Fair Ground
Hill.
Miss Anna Thomson, of Corey, Pa, was a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Eckenrode,
Liberty street, last week.
Mr. VIM. P. Ward, civil engineer for the
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company,
Portland. Oregon, is visiting his aunt, Mrs.
Mary E. Logue, Smallwood, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20
For the Advocate.
Thanksgiving Party.

On Thanksgiving night Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Freyman, Eastvew, gave party IN
honor of Mrs. Freyman's two sisters, Estella
and Bessie Lockard, and Mr.. Freyman's
cousin, Carroll Williams. The evening was
pleasantly spent in conversation, music and
party games. About 10 o'clock refreshments
were served, consisting of cakes, CONNECTION.
cry and lemonade III abundance. which all
enioyed At a late hour all departed, thank.
ing their host and hostess for their evenings
pleasure, and wishing them many more happy
Thanksgvings.
Those present were Francis 4inglmg aud
wife, georgia Klee and wife, Marion Bitzel
and wife; Misses Stella and Bessie Lockard,
Emma Arnold, Lizzie Klee, Beulah Shauck,
Grace and Ada Glover. Claria Green, May
Klee, Grace Gambler, Viola Shipey, Berta
Ogg, Amelia Steffey, Annie Stocksdale, Nil
lie Spencer, Virgie Osterhus, Maggie Crimes
Amanda Williams and Eva Roscnburger;
Messrs. Carroll Williams, Charles w. Lock
ard George Freyman, Harry klee, Herman
Green, William Osterhus, Leslie Gorsuch,
Herbert Ylngling, Chester Stimax, Herschel
Davis, Leonard Frick, Ernest Miner, James
Plack, John Easton, George Hook, George
Shipley, Courtney Shipley. Charles Barnes,
William Caple, Elmer Caple, George Carver
Elmer Davis, Swartz, Tyson Powers,
Oscar Barnes, Albert Spencer, Ernest Walk
ling, Harrison Shipley, Herbert shipley,
Brooke Dell, Clarence Glover. George
Barnes. Blaine Edmondson, Bayard Arnold,
Ray Gambler, Masters William and Russell
Freyman and Walter Btze.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-12-20
Silver Run Items.

DECEMBER 1S--Butchering and sausage
making is in full blast Those that killed the
heaviest in this place this far are George f.
Bachman, two. 794; Isaac Sonesifer, one,
3lS; Joshua Brown, three, 960, and Henry
Koontz, two, 600 pounds.
The Sunday schools are practcng for their
Christmas entertainments They both have
good programs and bid all welcome to attend.
The Lutheran school will have theirs on
Christmas Eve, December "A, and the Re
formed OH Christmas night. December 25.
There was birthday party al the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles knpple on Tuesday
evening in honor of their daughter Elsie.
Did not hear the particulars.
The funeral of Aggie E.. wife of Mr.. Elmer
j. Leppo, who died at Wabrook, was held
here or Friday noon. Her age was 81
years, months and % days. Services were
in the Reformed church, Rev. Hartman Off
ciating A husband and four children survive
her. The pallbearers were A. w. Feeser,
J. r. Lippy, l.. H. Bemiller, B. d. kemper,
John w. A. Abken and Alvin A. Bankert.
Chicken thieves are prowlng around again,
and several corn cribs have been visited in
this community.
We have had plenty of snow this winter,
but no sleighing in this place.