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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

Allentown, Pa.-Many bears have
been seen in the North Mountain re-
gion during the last month. and pas
sengers on the Lehigh Valleys Bow
mans Creek branch trains have had
the pleasure of gazing at several OF
the animals. In each instance only
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

son II is best to leave cards even II
the ladies are at home. one OF yours
for each lady and one for the lady's
husband. and for each lady one OF
your husbands. After this II 10 not
necessary to leave cards II the people
are at home. Cards are always left
when making party calls.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

Certainly, II either you or your has
band wish people to call. ask them.
stating day when you are at home.
II you are out a great deal. OF course
in small towns society is not so ex-
acting as in city and in consequences
much more delightful and informal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

one brings to his store better butter
than that made by Mrs. Shirley. Two OF
her sons, Nathaniel and Emanuel live
with her. She does all the household
work and assists in much of the out.
door labor on the place She walks
four to six miles without fatigue, and
Is a great advocate of outdoor exercise
in all forms. Were man of twenty
today" she said, I'D play baseball.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
For a Bridal Shower.

Dear Madame Merri:-Your column
is great help and feel sure you
can assist me on this occasion. I
want to give a shower for a girl who
is going to India and Of course bulky
things are not to be considered. and
she has had linen shower" Please
give me some suggestions.
MABELLE r.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
Copyright. by Joseph D. Bowles)

(Nrs. Frederick Mcclure IL the wife of
the president OF the board OF directors OF
the Corcoran art gallery. of Washington.
ID. c.. and Is conspicuous In society and
art circles OF the national capitai)
On the top OF the Allegheny noun
tains. In the very heart of the "Old
Dominion" lies the most perfect mod
ern reproduction OF that. real old Ar
cadia so beloved by the poets Nor
is II such very modern reproduc-
ton. either. because the happy val
ley" OF which ! am speaking has been
visited by succeeding generations Of
devoted pilgrims since the early days
OF our young republic. and among the
many names found on the register OF
the quaint little hotel there can be
seen those OF Washington and Jeffer-
son and many others which are also
inscribed upon the roll OF fame.
In this Warm Springs valley OF
which | am speaking not only does
the sunshine seem of a different char
acter. its rays coming to earth soft
ened and yelled by mist. which.
though golden during the day. turns
to purple toward evening. but the
song Of the bird becomes more melo-
dious. the bee huns more drowsily.
the streams ripple more unsteady.
the leaves rustic more soothingly; but
our fellow beings whom we meet
there are of different order from any
whom ! have met elsewhere. and are
possessed OF quaint and humorous
turn OF mind and have an originality
exclusively their own.
OF course II must be explained that
am speaking now only OF the col
ored race. The first time / entered
this happy valley" more than 20
years ago. ! said to an old negro. who
looked as II he had grown old with
the mountains: rs the train on time
this morning." and he responded:
"Oh. no. deed. honey. dat train
amt on time" Then asked: How
much 10 II behind timer" and he said:
"Fo' hours" was appalled,. and
asked: Has II ever been as much as
four hours late before?" and he an
swered: Yes, indeed, honey; one day
las week de train never come at ALL"
But . little circumstance like that did
not seem to have the power to over
throw the equipoise OF that calm COM
munity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
Net Neck Bow.

Net. closely dotted. is tied in bir
FUZZY bows, to be worn under the chin
Some of these are white with colored
dots, and others are in the palest Of
pinks. lavendars and blues with
matching dots.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

They also have a phraseology and
q vocabulary all their own, but what
they say never for a moment leaves
any doubt In your mind as to what
they mean.
l once went into the cabin OF a poor
woman where death had entered. and.
not seeing any means or methods OF
burial. asked: What will be done,"
and the woman replied: why. Mr..
CriEer has always undertook In our
family. and always done It we'll"
Old Uncle Billie. who was always
regarded - . last court OF appeal"
In matters meteorological, was once
asked what hs supposed was the cause
Of some peculiarly disagreeable
weather. and his explanation was:
The heavy respcctions OF the at
mosphere make the elements dismal"
Which really sounded 20 exactly az
II Il had been promulgated by the
weather bureau that we almost hoped
TO secure "Oid Billie" a position in
the signal service on the strength
Of IL
In the "Cowardin Cap" OF the ALLIE
phany mountains, ut a little settle
ment bearing the classic name of
ShakeRag. stands colored church,
Of what denomination l never have
been able TO discover, and to be there
when there is either a wedd ing in the
church or a baptizing in the Jackson
river near by. TO see the bucolic tray
estes upon the prevailing modes, es-
pecially in the matter OF chignons and
pompadours. 10 a liberal education. A
windows mourning. II one happens to
be there. is something fearful and
wonderful TO behold.
At q bapuzing In the Jackson river
on one occasion l saw and heard
hundreds Of the faithful singing and
shouting:
Now every one OF you that thirst.
Step down into the water,
And freely drink and souenoh that
thirst.
Like lions son and daughter"
AZ q recent wedding In the church
at ehake-Rag the preacher. who
seemed to have heard rumors OF the
matrimonial snAres and pitfalls OF the
outer world. made a charge to the
contracting PARTIES laundress and
waiter from the Warm Springs ho-
tsi--And concluded by saying: And
may you live together forever in un-
svoidabls inndelity and may you
nsvsr suppurate.'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
GentiHtv
in The Happy
Valley
By Emily MCGUIRE

A Southern Woman Tells Quaint
Anecdotes About Some Colored
Folk She Met in Old Virginia.
Secluded Abode on the Top Of
the Alleghanies Which Has Been
Visited by Many Noted Persons.
Including Washington and Jeffer-
son. Whose Names May Now
Be Seen There on the Hotel
Register.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
putiea Of Bridal Attendants.

Kindly state what the duties OF q
bridesmaid and best man are. also at
an informal home wedding, who
should welcome the guests at the
door? BARBARA 8. b.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

think 1t is a very healthy game"
Mrs. Shirley has been a widow AZ
years. Five generations OF her family
were present at her birthday party
The venerable woman talked Of
present and past events. The old
time days when the battalion drilled
constitute one OF the bright pages in
her memory. MY! How we did
dance!" she remarked.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
Simple DRESSING Jackets.

Any pretty cotton material. such as
lawn. zephyr or muslin can be used
for this little jacket. The sleeves are
cut with kimono effect, and the fronts
are slightly wrapped from the bust
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

Ono hour In the home with your
books Is worth two In the street
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

The wonderful thermal baths here
are presided over by two most typ
ical and interesting colored people.
and these hot pools are so feet In
diameter and the water has temper
allure OF 9S degrees. Jackson. who
has been at the mems lighthouses for
these many years, is great authority
upon govt and rheumatism, a great
believer In the occult and the I'M
seen. In omens. and conjuring, and is
regarded with deep respect by his
own kind as a reliable and dependable
Interpreter of dreams. Fanny Shep-
ard, whose term OF service at the
women's bathhouse has been as long
as Jackson's. Is as picturesque and
interesting a character as Ia he.
She was indignant because the no.
tel official who personally conduct
ed" President Mckinley to see her
pool" had not only not officially pre-
sented her to him, but had not even
told her who he was. She CON-
planned to me that when he come
from the mems pool that / seen Jack
son a-bowin' and a-congeerin' to him."
but that had not enlightened her.
She said further: The president
would have been interested in me II
any one had told him that ! have a
son who is a missionary in Africa,
and who is a fellow OF the Royal Geo
graphical society, of London. and who
had dined with Queen Victoria at her
own table at Windsor castle"
All of which knew to be true, be-
cause knew this son, William Shep-
ard. and during my early years at
the Warm Springs he was one of
the walters In the dining room and at
the same time a Baptist preacher,
but he felt called upon to go into
the missionary field and he went to
Africa. There II was soon manifest
that he could exercise great influence
over some Of the most savage Of the
African tribes. He Is one of those
who has penetrated the farthest into
some OF these African wildernesses.
He was invited to London by the
Royal Geographical society, which
made him one OF its members. and he
was invited by Queen Victoria, and
did dine With her at her own table
In Windsor castle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

combinations Of Christian humanity
and worldly pride one frequently en-
counters in that peaceful valley.
once attempted to adjust . dimculty
which had arisen between two old
female colored autocrats living In that
mountain gap. and finally one OF them
said to me: The trouble II In this
here Gap that these niggers will
speak mistruths which amt outright,
and make II hard for Sister Jane"
oh" said !. III you are James sic
ter. can soon settle the whole dim.
Guilty"
She placed her arms akimbo. cast
q baleful and rebuking eye upon me.
and replied: Sister In de Lord.
honey. and de First Baptist church.
colored"
She nouted the idea OF their being
Of the same family or blood.
At the sweet little old Warm
Springs hotel near by. presided over
by two sisters. high-born. high-bred
the true aristocracy OF the southern
states, and there the rude world never
seems to enter. there being nothing
TO attract the fashy element. On
the contrary. high-bred distinction
seems to characterize the place. and
1t is neither impressed by the pres
ence or depressed by the absence Of
the smart set
A woman at the north once wrote
to friend at the Warm Springs that
she was not able to join her there,
and gave as one reason that she had
not been able to provide a summer
wardrobe that season. The friend
at the Warm Springs responded, say
ing: Here one needs no new ward
robe nor any large bank account. but
one does require family tree;' so
IL you have ancestors. bring them, as
here every one is the granddaughter
OF a dead president, or. at least. OF
Patrick Henry"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
THE NEW BARV.

n v amusing. also. to see what rare
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-07-19

former townsmen, ], ]. Hamley, now
in the harness business at that place.
and we thoroughly enjoy announcing
this growth to his many old friends in
this vicinity.
'What is guaranteed to be the best
harness stitching machine manu-
factured in this or any other country,
has just been placed in the court street
shop of J. J. Hamley q company. 1t is
Campbell lock stitch machine and is
the only one in the state outside Port
landaad the only one between the O. e
gon metropolis and SaltLake CITY The
machine was set up by A. L. Wagner,
the Pacific coast representative of the
Campbell Boswork Machine Company
of Boston the manufacturers and is
now in complete running order and
being subject to almost constant use.
THIS machine now makes the Hamlcy
shop complete IN every particular. For
several months he has been working
all the men he cOnld get full time and
then it has been impossible to get
harness made ahead. Now however
he will be in n position to fill hurry
up orders for repair as well as new
harness as fast us they come.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-07-19


since March II. 1905 have been held
up at the request of Special Agent o.
tailon andIt is estimated that there
ate over thousand final receipts iss.
ued TO which patent has not been re-
,eived. The following are the names
If those around this section who have
been fortunate IN securing the much
desired article;
c. G. Compton, J. G. Dunler, JUL
ietta L. Helm, Southwick; F. F, NJ c.
Mutt, Southwick Chas McKeevor. G.
V. Osterberg, Park; E. y. Smith,
Park.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-07-19
They are Married

An item which we failed to secure
was the recent marriage of two we'll.
known young people OF the Potlutch,
Warren May and Miss Bell Webster
The young couple have received the
congratulations of their friends and are
house keeping on Mr.. Mays Potlatch
farm.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-07-19
NOTICE

Having disposed of my int terest in
the Livery business, all parties hav-
ing accounts with the firm of Hill
q Stanton are requested to- call and
settle same, as well lbs present their
claims.
n. Ray Hill
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-07-19
School Fund Apportionznent

The income accruiug from the rental
and usage of school lands together
with the interest of loans of the school
funds within the past six months end.
ing June 80, 1907. is S11S.343.11
which amount has been apportioned
by S. Belle Chamberlain, superinteud.
ent of public instruction, and of whict.
Latah receives 50. .u32.34 and Nez Per
ce $40, ,S49. .43.
The County Superlntendents will
now subdivide this sum to their res
pective districts.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-07-19
Doing Well

The following from the Pendleton Trib
une under date of July l4th indicates
the growing success of one of our
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-07-19

Can Get Patents Now.
The local land Office at Lewiston is
now in receipt of many patents which
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-07-19
The Mccormick 'O7 Binder

is the best yet 1t has several features We have
carload look
the we have set up u the store.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-20
SOUNDS TO US LIKE A DREAM
UUUNUU ] U UO LTNE u UIIIHNI
Aged Judson Farmer Tells Queer
Tale to Mankato Police.
Says His House was Burned by
Midnight Marauders.
Claims Also That Desperate At
tempt was Made to Take
His Life.

Lewis Williams, an old man of sew
enty-six years who for the past decade
has lived alone on his farm in Judson
township, Blue Earth county, came
to Mankato on the early train We'd
nesday and to the police and newspa-
pers told the rather sens ational story
of how shortly after midnight Tuesday
he was awakened by someone calling
his name. AS he sat up in bed two
shots were fred through the window,
both Of which missed him, and as he
jumped back to get the protection of
the wall an arm was thrust through
the window and revolver aimed in
the direction of the bed. Williams
then went on to tell how he seized a.
BED slat and struck the outstretched
arm, which was hastily withdrawn,
and how Immediately thereafter he
threw mattress against the window
to serve as barricade. When sufi-
Gent time had elapsed to give him the
idea that his assailants had taken to
their heels, he mustered up the cour-
age to peek through the window, and
there, 10 and behold, he saw two men
taking hay from the barn and carry
ing it in the direction Of the house.
A little later, according to Mr.. Will
liams' rather fishy story, the dwelling
was on fire and the owner, after pocket
ing some Of. his treasures, was COM
PEELED to descend into the cellar and
escape through an unused door to the
depot. There he boarded the train
and by daylight found himself in Man
kato with no other evidence to sub
stantiate his story than the fact that
his house during the night had really
been burned
Unable to confirm the balance of his
story the police are at a loss what to
think. Williams claims that this was
not the first attempt made upon his
life but avs that early in September
he was awakened one night by two
men hanging about his barn and that
on this occasion his dog was shot.
Again, only a few nights ago, some
one entered his house and stole his
revolver.
Williams is an eccentric character,
however, and the fact that his story
does not hang well together leads the
average man to suspicion.
The loss on the burned building is
about 81, 500, part of which is covered
by insurance.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-20
MILITIA WILL BE REORGANIzED
State Guard to be Oyerhauled to
Comply With Dick Law.

While in the city Sunday Adjutant
General Fred B. Wood talked to the
Review of the preparations that are
being made to place the national guard
of Minnesota on footing that will be
IN strict compliance with the provi-
sions of the Dick law.
This law requires that regiment of
Infantry shall consist of twelve full
companies with minimum enrolment
of fifty eight officers and men, and as
there are at present three regiments in
the Minnesota guard it will be neces-
sary, says Gen. Wood, to raise the
number of companies from twenty
seven to thirty-six.
Just where these nine new companies
will be located has not been decided,
but the chances are that three will go
to st. Paul, two to Minneapolis and
the rest to such towns throughout the
state as are best able to support a
military organization. Under the new
order of things the national guard will
hereafter cost the state about S128, 900.
Towards this amount the federal
government will contribute approx
mately $40, 900 if all provisions of the
Dick law are complied with.
Batteries of field artillery under
this law are required to have mini
nun enrolment of 1873 enlisted men,
and to a battalion organization it is
absolutely essential that there should
be three complete batteries. There
being only two in the Minnesota guard
at the present time and only one that
meets the requirement as relates to en-
listed men, the present battalion or
ganization in this state, it would seem,
is doomed to go by the boards. Major
Lambert, it's commanding officer, is
laboring, it is understood, to bring
about the organization of third
company in order to preserve the life
of the battalion organization, but
under the existing conditions 1t isn't
likely that his efforts will be crowned
with success.
General Wood, it is expected, will
within few days issue an order COM
pletely covering all the changes neces-
sary to bring the militia forces of the
state within the provisions of the
federal law.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-20

Mrs. Carl Schroeck is spending the
week with her son in Lamberton.
A basket ball game between the col
lege and high school clubs on Friday
resulted in a victory for the college
boys with a score of So to 5. The game
was played in the college gymnasium.
Judge Brandt went to Milford yes
terday and performed the ceremony by
which JOS. Kuelbs of Home and Miss
Louise Meyer of Milford became man
and wife. A big wedding feast fol-
lowed the nuptials at the home of the
BRIDES mother, Mrs. Louis Meyer.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-20
NO. Al

It is easy for millionaire to preach
the virtues of poverty. Chicago News.
Mrs. Margaretha Soukup, wife of
Wenzel Soukup, died at her home on
North State street at the age of seven
ty years. Mrs. Soukup came to this
county from Bohemia in 1870 and from
that time until 1895 resided with her
husband on a farm in Sigel. Seven
children were born to her and among
these is 2. ]. Soukup, the we'll known
representative of the Schell Brewing
Co. The funeral was held from the
Catholic church this morning.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-20
FARMER MURDERED WHILE ASLEEP
MutiIated Body Dragged at Least
a Mile From His Home.

Isaac Wheeler, an aged recluse liv-
ing in Sterling township, Blue Earth
county, was foully murdered early Fri
day morning and his house set on fire
to conceal the evidences of the crime.
The Mankato Review says that the
body OF Wheeler was found under a.
steep bank on the shore Of the Maple
river about a mile from the Wheeler
home and that stab wound was found
running entirely through the neck and
six stab wounds just above the heart.
There were also deep cuts on each arm
between the elbow and the wrist.
It is apparent that Wheeler was at
tackled after he had retired Thursday
night, for there were no cuts in either
his outer or under shirt, and when the
dastardly deed had been done it is evil
dent that the lifeless body was dragged
mile or more and thrown into the
water. Before or after doing this the
house was set on fire.
Thursday afternoon kerosene can
and a hammer were seen on the rear
porch of the Wheeler house. Friday
morning after the fire they were found
in Wheeler's bedroom. A blanket
had been nailed across the bed room
window evidently to conceal the fire,
and the dog, which usually slept in the
house, was chained to post outside.
A number of documents of no special
value were found in the partly burned
mattress.
Mrs. G. A. Zelle entertained Friday
ia honor of Miss Cora Wells.
Capt. Scherer, who is on his way
homestfrom the Philippines, is expec-
ted to reach Fort Mead, South Dakota,
| by December 1st.
A marriage ceremony, in which Gus
tav Wendt and Miss Emma Haas of
Springfield were the contracting par
ties, was performed by Judge Ross at
the court house Thursday afternoon.
Wenzel Schlaegel was brought be-
fore Justice Brandt yesterday after
noon and fined $40 and costs for beat
ing his wife, The offense was COM
mitted on a public street Monday eve
ming.
Manager Johnson of the Turner
| Theatre signed contract this week
! for the appearance here in January OF
Mabel Met .ane in "The Girl Over
There. = This is one Of the big must
cal comedy successes of the year.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-20
The Commercial Association held a

The Commercial Association held
meeting Friday evening and discussed
a proposition to establish a road gra-
der factory in this city. Mr.. Cham
berlain, the promoter, was presentand
stated that he expected the business
men to put $4,000 into the venture,
and he, as his share, would furnish the
experience of himself and his son and
the machinery for manufacturing the
grader. AS the only building required
at the outset would be some such struc-
ture as the vacant Hornburg building
on Minnesota street, and as it was not
claimed that the number of men to be
given employment would exceed ten,
the business men present did not take
kindly to the proposition, and al
though a committee was appointed to
solicit for stock subscriptions nothing
was done.
The case of John Dreese, the Wanda
dealer who was accused by a Redwood
county grand jury of cheating his
farmer customers with false weights,
never came to trial. Judge Olsen dis
missed it because Of an error in the
Indictment.
The distinguished young actor, W al
ker Whiteside, is now appearing un-
der the management of Liebler & Co.
in a new version of his old play, "The
Magic Melody.