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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1908-04-03
Large Thumbs.

"People of great strength of charac-
ter, who are guided by the head rather
than the heart, have large thumbs, y
says Irving II. Bacon. whenever you
see person with striklngly large,
well developed thumb, you may be al
most certain you have before you one
who Is natural born ruler, eminently
practical and fond of whatever is use
full. Wherefore also he is fond of his
tory A large thumbed woman may
fall In love as deeply rs her small
thumbed sister, but Will not marry I'M
less she can see sufficient bread and
butter supply ahead. But she is more
apt to be a real hclpmate when adver-
sity comes."-New York Journal.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1908-04-03
No Visible SIGNALS.

"Yessum," said Sandy Pixies as he
devoured the wedge OF pumpkin pie, 81
sternly object to the nefarious practice
OF clipping Off de tails of dogs"
"Ah. am glad you are SO tender
hearted. my poor man." sympathized
the good housewife.
"Well, 1t aint exactly dat, mum, but
when dog hasn't any tail can't tell
by de wags If he is in good humor or
not, and, it makes me skeery about APP
preaching de house."-Chlcago News.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1908-04-03

May-She says she can trace her an
conquest OF England. Fay-Thats cor
rect Her maternal grandmother was
married In leap year to man named
England. Catholic Standard and
Times
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1908-04-03
The Ruljno Passion,

"Why didn't your daughter so to Eu-
rope TO study music, Mrs. Dibbs7"
We've got her ready TO go three
times. and each time she decided she'd
rather stay at home and show her
clothes"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1908-04-03
551l>a & Unntpaty
Pennsylvania Ave and Seventh St.,
WASHINGTON, ID. G..
Mems Suits
at 1915, 1913 and $40.

within this range of prices we offer YOU
range OF styles in garments and of
FABRICS we'll calculated to win
approval.
Iheyre not al zone mans ideas,n but
are the assembled style i'd cas- of all our
designers, some of whom are cleverest
at cattlng conservative cOat-Others
indulge In extremes-whiles still others
are mOderates-andt tie best work of
each is brought together in these lines.
The fabrics, of course, embrace everv-
thing In color and weave you can
demand.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1908-04-03

OFT. @ W. PRETTYMAS
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-08
CONTEST NOTICE

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Clayton, n. NJ.
December, S 1907.
\ sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Gustie Cecil of Grady,
II. m. contestant, against Homestead Entry
No. tI2I2 made Sept. ", 1000 for ne4, sec
II, twp IN; r35e, by James Hardin con-
testee, under which it is alleged that
James Hardin has wholly failed to estab-
lish his actual bona fide residence upon
said tract within the time required by law
six months that said tract has been
wholly abandoned for a period of more
than six months next prior to the initiation
of this contest April IS, Ioo7l; that said
tract is not settled upon and cultivated by
said party as required by law; that said
defaults have not been cured.
That said alleged absence from the
said land Was not due to his employment
in the Army, Navy or Marine Corps OF
the United States AS a private soldier,
officer, seaman or marine, during the war
with Spain or during any other war in
which the United States may he engaged. -
said parties are hereby notified TO appear
respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock a. IN. on February
IS 1908, before II. Il. Putnam, u. 5.
Cour Commissioner at his Office in Texico,
New Mexico. land that final hearing will
be held at 10 o'clock a. NJ. on February 20,
1905, b~etore)" the Register and Receiver
at the United States Land Office in Clay
ton. New Mexico.
The said contestant having, in a proper
affidavit, filed December 7, 1907. set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
personal service of this notice can not be
made, it is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice be given by due and
proper publication.
Ia 'oS Edward w Fox, Register
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-08
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department OF the Interior, United States
Land Office, Clayton, n. M, Deem
Der 9 1907.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
Fl lied in this Office by Annie Hughes, con-
%testant, against homestead entry No.
1880, made September FL, 1905, for Sc 4
sec O. township 8 n, range 2S e, by Jerry
NJ. Broaddus, contestee, in which il is
alleged, under date OF June 10. 1907, that
said Jerry NJ. Broaddus has wholly aban-
doned said tract; that he has changed his
residence therefrom for more than six
months since making said entry, and
that said tract is not settled upon and
cultivated by said party as required by
law, and has never made any improve
ments or established any residence since
making homestead entry, and that said
alleged absence from the said land was
not due to his employment in the Army,
Navy, or Marine Corps OF the United
States as a private soldier, officer, seaman
or marine, during the war with Spain or
during any other war in which the United
States may be engaged" Said parties are
hereby notified to appear. respond, and
offer evidence touching said allegations at
10 o clock a. M, on February IA, 1908,
before X. l.. Patterson. Probate Judge, at
his Office in Tucumcari, New Mexico;
land that final hearing will be held at 10
o'clock a. m. on February I'll. 1908, be-
fore)" the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Office in Clayton.
New Mexico.
The said contestant having, in a proper
affidavit, filed December 9, 1907. set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
personal service of this notice can not be
made, 1t is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice be given by due and
proper publications.
I-II-S EDWARD w. Fox, Register.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-08
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior. United States
Land Office. Clayton, New Mexico,
December "a, 1907.
A sufficient contest affidavit having filed
in this office by J. Il. Mccain, contestant
against homestead entry No. 1850, made
March IL, 1900, Tor 81 mel and M SEQ Sec. 2
Twp. II n range so e, by Chas. H.. Wilson,
contestee, in which it is alleged, under date
OF October rs. that the said Charles II.
Wilson has wholly abandoned said tract;
that he has changed his residence there
from for more than six months since maxi
ing said entry; that said tract is not settled
upon and cultivated as required by law;
and has never established his actual resi-
dence nor made any improvements on the
land since he made the homestead entry
and that said alleged absence from the
said land was not due to his employment
in the Army, Navy or Marine Corps OF
the United States as a private soldier,
officer, seaman or marine during the war
with Spain or during any other war in
which the United States may be engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear.
respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on March
l 5, 1905, before NV. Gallegos, u. S. Court
Commissioner, at his office in Tucumcari
New Mexico land that final hearing will be
held at 10 O'Clock a. m. on March 20, 1908,
before =" the Register and receiver at the
United States Land Office in Clayton,
New Mexico.
The contestant having in proper affida'
Wit, filed January s, 1908, set forth fact:
which show hat after due diligence per.
sonal service of this notice can not be
made, it is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice be given by due and pro
per publications.
EDWARD w. Fox, Register,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-08
CONTEST NOTICE

Department of the Interior. United
States Land Office, Clayton, New
Mexico. January ,, 1908.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by n. V. Gallegos,
contestant, ag a h o e S I e a d
entry No. S7oI, made June IS. 1906, for
Lots l and z and e. nw4 Sec rs. Twp I'm,
range sac by James +. Brady. Contestee, in
which il is alleged under date of lune Id,
1907, that the said James L. Brady has
wholly abandoned said tract. that he has
changed his residence therefrom for more
than six months last past, that said tract is
not settled upon and cultivated by the said
party as required by law, that said alleged
absence from the said land was not due to
his employment in the army, navy or ma
rine corps of the United States as a private
soldier, officer, seaman or marine during
the war with Spain, or during any other
war in which the United States may be
engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to APP
pear, respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at ten o'clock a m on
March ,, 1908. before X. +. Donohoo,
Probate Clerk, at his Office in Tucumcari,
\ Nj and that final hearing will be held at
ten O'Clock a m on March 9 1905 before
the Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Clayton New'Mexico
The said Contestant, having, in a Il proper
affidavit filed January s, 1908, set forth
facts which show that, after due diligence,
personal service OF this notice can not be
made. it is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice be given by due and proper
publication.
I-I4-S Edward w Fox, Register.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-08
CONTEST NOTICE

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office. Clayton, New Mexico.
December II, 1907.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Chas. II. Cough,
contestant. against Homestead Entry No.
I2o6o, made November 10, 1906, for
nw4, Sec. Is. Twp I'm. range 32e, by
Thomas +. Gustin, contestee. in which it
is alleged that said Thomas K. Gustin
has whollyabandoned said tract: that he
mas changed his residence therefrom for
more than six months last past May 2,
Ioo7 tina said tract is not settled upon and
cultivated by said party as required by law
and that said alleged absence from the said
land was not due to his employment in the
Army. Navy, or Marine Corps of the
United States as a private soldier. officer.
seaman or marine during the war with
Spain or during any other war in which
the United States may be engaged. said
parties are hereby notified to appear, re-
spond, and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock a. M. on February
ID, 1905, before n. V. Gallegos, United
States Court Commissioner, atTucumcari,
n. M, land that final hearing will be
held at 10 o'clock a. m. on Feb. II, 1908,
before)* the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Office in Clayton New
Mexico.
The said contestant having. in a proper
affidavit filed 100 set forth
facts which show hat after due diligence
personal service of this notice can not be
made. it is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice be given by due and
proper publication. EDWARD w. Fox
IA 'os register.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-08
CONTEST NOTICE
Department Of the Interior, United
States Land Office

Clayton, New Mexico. Dec. ~, 1907
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by w. +. Manney Jr.
contestant, against homestead Entry No.
oooo made Aug, ~, 1900 Tor ne4 nw4 and
n2 ne 4 sw 4 ne2 section 9,
Township 8 n, range 3ie, by John XII
Toy Contestee, in which it is alleged under
date of September 10, 1907. that the said
John Kilfoy has wholly abandoned said
tract; that he has changed his residence
therefrom for more than six months last
past, that said tract is not settled upon and
cultivated by said party as required by law;
and that said alleged absence from the
said land was not due to his employment
in the Army, Navy or Marine Corps Of the
United States, as a private soldier, officer,
seaman or marine during the war with
Spain or during any other war in which
the United States may DE engaged. -
Said parties are hereby notified to APP
pear, respond. and offer evidence touch
ing said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m.
on March, Q. 1908 before n. V. { al
legos, United States Court Commissioner
at his Office in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
land that final hearing will be held al
10, o'clock a. L.. on March 10 1905
b%efore)* the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Office in Clayton,
New Mexico.
The said contestant having, in a proper
affidavit, filed ...... ............ Sc,
forth facts which show that after due
diligence personal service of this notice
can not be made, it is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given by due
and proper publication.
I-II-S EDWARD w. Fox, Register,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-08
CONTEST NOTICE
Department of the Interior. United States
Land Office

Clayton, N. M. January 3 1908
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Homer ". Gragson.
contestant against homestead entry No.
I2557 made Oct. "a 1906 for K u N w
and lots I and 2, Sec 7 Twp 7 N Range 80
east by Joe Y. Plunkett contestee, in which
it is alleged under date of June 3 1907,
that the said Joe Y. Plunkett has wholly
failed to establish his actual BONA fide resi-
dence upon said tract within the time re-
CURED by law, that said tract has been
wholly abandoned for a period OF more
than six months next prior to the initiation
of this contest, that said tract is not settled
upon and cultivated by said party as re-
quired by law, that said defaults nave not
beer cured, that said alleged absence from
the said land was not due to his employ
ment in the army, navy or marine corps of
the United States in time of war in any
capacity.
Said parties are Hereby notified TO appear
respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock a IN on Feb 10 1908
before H.. r.. Putnam u S Court Commits
sioner at his office in Texico n. NJ land
that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock
a m on Feb. IS 1908 before)* the Register
and Receiver at the United States Land
Office at Clayton N. NJ.
The said contestant having in a proper
affidavit filed Ian. 5 1908 set forth facts
which show that after due diligence person
al service of this notice can not be made, il
is hereby ordered and directed that uch
notice he given by due and proper publ
cation.
1855 EDWARD w. Fox, Register.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-08
CONTEST
Department of the Interior United States
Land Office

Department of the Interior United States
Land Office
Clayton n NJ Jan. II 1908
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Hardy S Hancock
contestant against homestead entry no.
I 36II made Dec. IS 1907 for NV a sec 3
twp 7 n range 81 east by Frank S White
contestee in which it is alleged that said
Frank S White has wholly abandoned said
tract of land for a period of more than six
months last past and next prior to date
hereof Sept. q 1907 that he has not es-
tablished and maintained thereon his resi-
dence as required by law; that he has not
improved and cultivated said land as re-
quired by law; that said and is in IT'S orig
inal wild state; that said defaults have not
been cured and that said alleged absence
from said land was not due to his employ
ment in the army, navy or marine corps of
the United States in time of wal in any
capacity.
Said parties are hereby notified to APP
pear, respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 o'clock a m on FEB. "a
1905 before Fl Il Putnam u S Court Com
missioner at his office in Texico N NJ
land that final hearing will be held at 10
o'clock a m on March ; 1908 before)* the
Register and Receiver at the United States
Land Office in Clayton n
The said contestant having in a proper
affidavit filed Ian. II 1908 set forth facts
which show that after due diligence per-
sonal service of this notice can not be made
it is hereby ordered and directed that such
notice be given by due and proper publ
cation
1857 Edw w. Fox, Register
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-05-30

Special prices on Ladies' Watches,
$500, 800. $1,000 to $4,000 ETC., etc.,
Fully Guaranteed; at Mack's Jewelry
Store
The Annual Baccalaureate sermon
to the graduating class of the high
school of 1908 will be preached on Sun
day evening next in the Presbyterian
church by Rev. w. w. Lamport, pas
tor Of the Methodist church-service
at 1880. Usual service in the morning,
Sunday School at AS. Junior G. e. at
300, and Senior G. E at 6:45.
Mrs. Nellie Hudson, is visiting Mrs.
Mary Childs. - Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Loveday of East Jordan, were
VISIT ng friends in Central Lake last
Thursday. $3.50 Mrs. Newkirk and
her brother, Chas. Densmore visited
at their fathers home in the country,
last Sunday. They were accompan-
led by Miss Ethel, who together with
her uncle, extended the trip to East
Jordan. y e. N. Clink of East
Jordan, prosecuting attorney Of Char
lev0iX Co., was a business visitor in
Central Lake last Thursday.
Lake Torch.
1t was a very pleasant afternoon
that a number Of our citizens availed
themselves Of by visiting the school
exhibit at the Central School House
on Wednesday. One could readily see
by starting in at the kindergarten
and on up through the grades what
progress had been made. Everyone
was cordially greeted by the teachers
The work, which was the regular
course Of study and not work done for
the occasion, was very nicely explain
ed by them. There was an exhibit
from the Jordan River School of raffia
and clay work which was also inter.
esting.
Mrs. d. G. Loveday entertained
Thursday afternoon In compliment OF
Mr.. Loveday's sister, Mrs. A. r. Cock
rell of San Diego, California. The
rooms were made additionally beauti-
full with ported plants in bloom and
cut flowers. The guests numbered
about fifty. Mrs. e. A. Jeffries and
little son, Robert Ellison Jefferies OF
Charlevoix were among the number
The hours from 2:30 to 500 were pleas.
antly passed ia social way with now
and then stitch on some dainty bit
of work. Mrs. w. A. Loveday assist
ed in receiving the guests. Mrs. JEFF
ries and Eugenia Boosinger served the
dainty repast.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-05-30

Albert Churchill was a Mancelona
visitor, Saturday.
A bargain on Hay Rake at w. e.
MALPAss HARDWARE Co.
New supply OF Dry Batteries for
launches just received at Spencsr's
Plumbing Shop.
Miss Maude Crowell is home from
from Springvale, where she completed
her term Of teaching.
Miss Leah Persons was home over
Sunday from her studies at the Char
levoix County Normal.
Ascension Day was observed at the
st. Joseph Catholic church, Thursday,
Rev. p. Rinderman being here for the
occasion.
Parasols, Fans, Belt Pins and
Buckles make handsome gifts for the
sweet girl graduate. A nice display
at B. G. Hubbard s. Co.'S.
Your money will make noise like
a Graduation Gift. at Mack's Jewelry
Store. The kind of Gifts that are ap-
preciated and last lifetime.
The ladies OF the Methodist church
will hold their next meeting at the
home of Mrs. j. B. Painter Wednes-
day June 3rd. Visitors always well
come.
Joel Johnson was slightly injured
Monday evening while killing COW.
He thought the animal dead and was
working around it when she raised
her head catching her horns in Mr..
Johnson's back.
e. L. Lorraine returned middle Of
the week from Grand Rapids, where
he was introducing his voting ma
chine. The Grand Rapids Herald Of
Monday speaks very favorably of the
machine.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-05-30
Briets Of me Week

John Too'ey is once more citizen
of East Jordan.
DR.. and Mrs. II. w. DIcken spent
Sunday with relatives at PetOskey.
Miss Ed ma Danforth closed a sue
cessful term of school at Ironton Fri
day last.
Mesdames Charles Hudson and j.
A. Macgregor were Traverse City Wis
itors, Tuesday.
Miss Edna Dole of Bellaire was
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Dole sew
eral days this week.
A little wagon-maker came to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles She
dina Friday. May 22nd.
A son Of Alfred Proctor accident
ally broke his arm one day last week
while playing with other children.
DR.. Randall set the arm.
Miss Minnie PAXTON, who has been
here guest at the home Of DR.. Sweet,
has returned home to Charlevoix ac-
companied by Miss Mildred Sweet,
Mrs. A. r. Cockrell of San Diego,
California, Mrs e. A. Jefferles and
little Robert Ellison Jefferies of Char
levoix, are guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. d. &. Loveday.
Miss Mabel Monroe returned We'd
nesday evening from Westtield, Ind.
where she has been the past year as
instructor in Music and Drawing in
the public schools there. Her teach
ing has been successful which Is evil
denced by the fact that she returns
there another year.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-05-30

Charlevoix Co. Fair, Sept. 22-23-24.
Commencement Exercises next Fri
day.
There were % deaths and "a births
in Charlevoix County during April.
MusIipU nderwear at popular prices
at B. G, Hubbard & Co.
The Hum will run an excursion to
Boyne City Sunday, leaving here at
1890 am. and returning after the ball
game at that place. Round trip SOC.
There will be exercises at the draw
bridge this Saturday memorial Day.
morning at ten O'Clock standard, and
the water will be decorated in honor
Of the Marines.
Frank Martinek was over from Cen
trail Lake this week and closed deal
with Ascher j.. sohearer whereby the
latter becomes possessor Of Mr.. Mar
tinek's residence property, corner
Third and Garfield SITS.
The Knights of Pythias of East Jor-
dan, Charlevoix and Boyne City are
making arrangements to get up tri-
city picnic to be held at Ironton on
June 8. At this time an attempt will
be made to form county association.
The f. j. & S. management an
nounce that they do not wish to carry
passengers on their logging and work
trains, but have arratged to carry
fishermen during the fishing season
provided they have log train permits,
which can be secured at the Office.
The East Jordan Electric Light &
Power Co. were able to again give us
'juice" Sunday evening and have
been running steadily uight and day
since then. They are still In Grip
pied condition but hope with the in
stallation of a new dynamo to he
again able to turn on the arc lights.
John Monroe, the renowned con-
tractor OF East Jordan has been doing
some work for the railroad company
at the bridge the past week. This
week Ee takes his plant to North
Manitou Island. where he will build
a dock for the Oval Dish Co., of Trav-
erse City and then 20 to Traverse to
do work on the Hannah & Lay dock
Charleyoix Sentinel.
Mrs. Florence Jepson Is receiving a
visit from her only brother, Eugene
Alexander of Syracuse, N. Y. A very
remarkable feature of this visit is that
they have not seen each other for
thirty-fve years, Mrs. Jepson being at
the time only slip of girl. AS the
average of human life is 80 years, it
may be truthfully said that they have
been separated lifetime.
Upon complaint of ]. B. Eddy,
Dep'y game and fish warden, John
C9ffey of Manistique, wholesale fish
dher Of that place was arrested for
hg in his possession white fish
der two pounds. AS the case could
not be tried IN the same county that
the alleged often Sc was committed in.
the case was brought before Justice
f. e. Boosinger, Thursday. Mr.. Cof-
few waived a jury trial and the JUS
tice found him guilty, tining him 800
and costs. Mr.. Coffey Immediately
appealed the case and he was released
on recognizance bond of 5000. We
understand Mr.. Coffey intends to test
the case in the supreme court.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-05-30
Some fine Refrigerators at the WE.
MALPASS HARDWARE Co.

Friday night party of eight young
ladies of East Jordan. under charge Of
Mr.. Lewis, Jr., started for CharlevOix
but got stranded near the old river.
w. G.. Bellinger's boat went to their
assistance, releasing them about two
O'Clock, at which time they met Messrs
Gidley and Warne of East Jordan.
who were out hunting them up
Charlevoix Courier.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-05-30

Special Program. Mrs. Jarvis IN
Illustrated Songs, Cornet and Flute
Solos. Mrs. Dennis, Pianist. Patri-
otto Program. Admission, loo.