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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-10
TWELVE DROWN IN
GALE Off ENGLAND
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
LONDON, Sept. "a severe gale to-
day caused many casualties among
smaller craft along the coast.
The schooner Phyllis Gray laden with
coal, went aground and turned turtle
near Crowdon. The crew of six men
were lost.
The Russian barkentine Orient foun-
dered off Ballidavid Head on the coast
of Ireland. Six members of the crew
were drowned.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-08
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER Lord Wilfred Vincent
and Archibald Tsrhune are introduced a.
the opening Of the story in England, the
latter relating the tale. The pair on an
outing miss their train and seeking rec
reation meet the Honorable Agatha
Wyckhon,' whose hand Is much sought
after because of her wealth. On visiting
the Wyckhon castle they are introduced
to two other girls, both known as Agatha
Wyckhoff.
CHAPTER II.-At dinner three other
Agatha Wyckhoffs are introduced and
the plot revealed. The deceased step
father. in eccentric moment, made his
will that the real Agatha, heiress to
his fortune and the castle at Wye. Eng
land. might wed her affinity. Thus Mrs.
Armistead, chAperon, was in duty bound
to keep the real Agatha's identity un-
known and suitors were invited to try
out for the hand OF the heiress. An at
tempt by Terhune to gather a clew from
the chaperon fails.
CHAPTER III.-Terhune finds old books
containing picture of a former Baroness
Wyckhoff, which is exactly like Agatha
Sixth whom he is counting. Vincent en-
tertains them all and while riding with
Agatha Fifth she confesses her love for
him and also that she IS the real heir
ess. He spurns her proposal
CHAPTER IV.-Many clews to
identity of the real Agatha prove fruit
less. Vincent and Terhune are guests
of Agathas at a dinner party. Vincent
thoughtlessly proposes they drink a
toast to '"The Real Honorable AgathaY
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of her voice: something's caught, and
he pulls So
The reelt'' shouted, jumping III
and down. The reel, Press the knob
and let her goi''
1 knew in a moment the sort she
had. It was just like mine. a patent
one with a spring reel-mine often
stuck that way. All this time the
fish was leaping about. sometimes
jumping out of the water so that we
could see him, and he was a big fel-
low.
Let me alones I can do it myself. -
cried the girl, as Vincent started 10
help her, but even as she spoke her
trim little foot slipped on the wet
stone, and, losing her balance cora
pletely, she fell backward into the
deep water, while the rod disappeared
upstream.
In moment Vincent was runnin- ..
top speed along the bank till he caH4e
to little point OF land near whick *
drowning girl must pass AS she n
preached he leaped into the w..se-
and. striking diagopally. upstr.a..
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assured me that the pfeCtiest spot for
our luncheon was a little island in the
center OF the stream where the current
ran broad and deep, about three miles
below the castle.
The day was fair, the girl was fairer,
and the moments were full of joy to
me. We had crossed a little bridge
about a mile from the castle and were
proceeding up the left bank of the
river when a sudden turn of the stream
brought two others Of our house party
into view. On the opposite bank was
Vincent in high boots, knockerbOckers
white shirt with sleeves rolled up, and
a farmers broad-brimmed hat OF
straw. He was busy over a broken
fishing rod which he was trying to
mend. In the center of the stream
where the current ran swift and dan
gerously deep, a girl stood on a large
bowlder, fishing. Other powders at in
tervals between the one she was stand
ing on and the shore where Vincent
was indicated the means by which she
had attained her precarious position.
1 recognized the girl as Agatha Sec
ond, and smiled pityingly as I thought
VI pOOI AACSAI, INVARIABLY WdSlInS HIS
time with the wrong Agatha
"Hullo!" they cried, cheerfully, and
we waved our hands and asked them
what luck they'd had. This isn't al
ways safe question to ask fisher
man, but I notice that people who are
not fishing themselves invariably find
great satisfaction in asking it. Vim
cent said he hadn't caught any fish,
and asked if I'd landed mine yet Just
like his impudencel He'd say any
thing if he thought it was funny, no
matter how it might annoy other PEG
pie.
Just as l was thinking OF some re-
tort polite enough to utter aloud,
Agatha Seconds rod began to bend
and jerk, and Immediately there was
so much action going On that ii ny ex-
element L forgot what I wa aboat 10
say. l am a fisherman of sosn- skin
. myself. Well. the pole began 70 bend
and the Agatha on the rock beeaa To
scream. and Vincent shouted dire,.-
tions from the bank-'Easy there
easy" he entreated her: give him
more line. Aggie, more line"
81 emit" sbe screamed at the tos,
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seized her by her clothing, and, fight.
ing his way back, safely gained the
point of land. Meantime / had run
up the river toward a boat that l had
observed near the bank. Jumping in
L soon reached the spot where lay the
unconscious form of Agatha Second.
All this time I was dimly aware of the
fact that Agatha Third had never
stopped screaming and was now rum
ming up and down on the opposite
bank sobbing and wringing her hands.
When l reached Wilfred he was anx-
iously bending over the girl, but ap-
parently without the slightest idea
what to do.
1 Immediately fell to chaf1ng her
hands and resorting to the other well
known expedients for reyiving the
drowned, and to enable her to breathe
more freely 1 removed the tight-fitting
dickey of her sailor suit. 1t was not
long before she began to regain con-
seriousness, and it was at this mo-
ment that / made most amazing dis
covery, for around the neck of the
girl I saw a little silver chain, and
On it was strung heavy gold ring set
with large cross of oId-fashioned en-
eralds.
I called to Vincent, and as 1 pointed
at the magnificent and teIltale piece
Of jewelry we both gazed at it,
speechless with surprise at discover
ing In such a manner the secret of the
Honorable Agatha's identity. Before
she had quite regained her conscious
ness / readjusted her dickey, and
when she was able to stand we
wrapped her in our coats and carried
her to the boat. There wasn't room
in it for more than two, SO made
Vincent get in with her and row back
to the castle. So they left us, and
Agatha Third and l, too thoroughly up
set by the accident to wish to carry
through our picnic, followed them
back. walking one ON each side OF the
stream until we reached the bridge,
where we joined forces.
ITO be continued next week.
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CHAPTER v.


Alone, l sat for a moment speech
less with establishment, as the secre-
AIRY left the room, and, as 1 took my
way slowly and thoughtfully upstairs,
I resolved that this was another thing
that l would not tell Vincent; he
would be far more likely to ridicule
ne than to thank me for my effort in
his behalf.
Some time after this. on perfect
lay, Agatha Third and II had spent
almost every hour since the dinner in
Ter company, 1 may remark-had
tanned little excursion which would
Keep us outdoors all day. We were
3oing on a picnic up the little river.
lave you ever tried a picnic for two?
Given the right companion and day
ike that. I'd warrant it to cure any
::cc::@ss:G!!:: cf tne blues. Agatha Third had
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me secretary was laughing at me.
MY dear old man." she said-she
lid, actually-"my dear old man, your
warnings are superf1uous, for l am a
married woman" and, still laughing,
she left the room.
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eff it isn't an Eastman, it isn't a
kodak. HARNESS has kodaks and
supplies. 21-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
SUMNER GRANGE.

Flora day program: Meeting was
called to order by Worthy Master. F
A klees with about sixty mem bers
present Three candidates were in.
structed in the first and second de-
grees Two bills were presented and
allowed The meeting was then turned
Flora, Sister Christian Button. who
had charge of the literary exercises
The Floral fund for Intervening was
used to purchase fans Mrs Carrie
Thompson read an excellent essay on
The influence of flowers on our ac-
tions" The farm home lawn was dis
cussed by brothres and sisters jointly,
led by Mrs j Kneer Instrumental
solo was given by Cecil Philips and
an instrumental duet by Ovid and
Rhea Seaman Strawberries were
served at the close OF the meeting
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
GRANGE HEIGHTS

Mrs. Jasper Nevens mas recoyere,
from her late illness
Row Keefer has new croouett go
that entertains his friends very pleas.
antly
Miss Flora Finch entertained her
sister Agnes few days last week.
Miss Edith Lockhard, of Alma. was
guest of Hazel Kuhlman recently.
Fred Dukee and wife were Sunday
visitos at the home of Jasper Nevens.
Alvin Miller and wife did business
In Ithaca Thursday.
Miss Fannie Sharrar of Ithaca.
visited at the home of her brother.
Nell Sharrar Sunday.
Frank Gelkins has been spending
sometime in st. Johns recently.
Mrs. Alvin Miller called upon Mrs
David Best Sunday. &
We regret to learn that Mrs Best
is seriously i'll from complication of
diseases
Mrs Sipha Patterson. who has.beep
visiting at II G. Clark's for several
weeks went TO Central Lake. Antrim
county Tuesday to spend sometime
with friends there
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
ARCADIA GRANGE NO. 500.

Arcadia Grange. No 500 met In regu.
lar session June % Fifty-three mem
beers responded to roll call bv giving
the name of favo. lie flower for =
quotation Eight officers wree present.
W M presiding Regular business fin
ished the meeting was turned over to
Lecturer W Flora. Sister frankie
kuhlman had arranged the program
which consisted of recitations. dia-
logues. instrumental and vocal music
The hall was decorated with roses
A song and penny march closed the
program Sister Florence Wood as
sistant lect"ter announced the pro-
gram for next week Grange closed
In due form when Ice cream and cake
was served and good social time
enjoyed Visitors always welcome
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
BEBOWS CORNER

The dance given at the home OF
Fred Bellows last Thursday evening
was well attended.
George Morrow, Jr. >, and wife were
guests of Joseph Bellows Monday
night.
If Huhgie Jennings. manager of the
Detroit Americans could have beer
heret the latter part of the week he
might have added another wild Bill
TO his pitching staff.
A Mccall is repairing his barn. get
ting ready to fill it with hay.
Jesse Gilbert and wife were guests
of E. NJ. Wagner Sunday.
A gang of men from the Big Salt
was In this neighborhood thinning
sugar beets last week.
Mrs. E. NJ. Wagner and daughter.
Nina. were callers at their farm Mon
day.
Quite few from this vicinity at
tended the childrens' day exercises
held at the Presbyterian church in
ST Louis Sunday night.
The other dav while at work in thu
beets one of our neigbhors was at
tackled by game rooster belonging TO
Baker brothers and after few hard
rounds our neighbor secured a stranele
hold which was not barred and drew
the decision.
Fred Matte and wife were guests
Of Gust Below and wife Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
BEAVER CREEK

Mrs John Dilling of Ithaca is visit.
ing relatives and friends in this yicin.
/ ity
Daniel Smith Of Alma visited At hi,
fathers d NJ Smith over Sunday -.
Miss Lena Erskins is working for
Mrs Clara WEIGH
Mr. John Loomis of Alma called ON
friends in this vicinity Sunday
/. Mr. and Mrs l. A GARNER were in
st Louis Thursday of last week
Bert Campbell was in Owosso last
week visiting his sister Mrs George
Austin
Mabel and Thelma Howe were the
guests of Pearl Alexander Sunday.
Mr.. Charley Austin. of Owosso. is
calling on friends in this neighborhood
Mr. and Mrs I Hall, of Elwell. were
the guests of the latter's parents. Mr.
and Mrs d NJ Smith Sunday
Mr. William Wells who has been very
Ill is reported better ut this writing
Mrs. Sarah French visited Mrs Hat
tie Austin and her brother, William
II Wells, Friday
Mr. and Mrs Eber Loomis visited at
Olor Schofields's SUNDAY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
5. s. CONVENTION.

Ferris township Sunday schoo
convention held at Kless S S June q
1000 Song and devotional led by
George Barlow
1913 SymDosium-Te Teachers Train.
ing (al What is it2E w Thompson (b)
How to organize class. who IS elig-
IDLE and who should teach it. Mrs
Zee tc) The benefits derived. Abel
Nudge ID The outlook. H n Stearns
ll:45 Intermission
80 Song .-and Devotional led by f
d Hare
l;45 Lesson taught by Rev Bripnk
2:l5 Value of Decision Day Myrtle
Davenport
, .45 The Response blities of the
young People of Today. Mrs Pew
Discussion
3:l5 Business Session
+ w Thomson, Pres
Mrs K Hydorn. Sec'y
The convection was called TO order at
ten O'Clock sharp by the president On
account of the small attendance at
the morning session the principal part
of the program was POSTPONED until
afternoon. Special mention NAV be
made of the vrev able address of Rev.
Abel Nudge. of shepherd: also of the
papers prepared and read by Mrs. Pew
and Myrtle Davenport. The conven-
ton was dismissed bv Rev. l.. C.
Brink
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
ARCADIA CENTER.

Our school closed last week and 4
bountiful dinner was given the child
rem and visitors with ice cream, after
which school was Called to order and
fine program of marches. drills, rec
itations and music were well rendered.
We trust our future teacher will take
the same interest Mrs Birmingham
has shown. Success to her
Miss Rets Fenner who has been At
tending school at Holly. returned to
her home Monday and Wednesday
evening a party was given in her hon.
or. Strawberries and cake were served
and all report a good time. Reta left
for Lapeer FRIDAY morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. VanWegen who re-.
Gently moved to this place. expect to
move to Alma in the near future.
Mr.. Joe. Morrey is frequently seen
in this neighborhood
Charles Slower and sister. who have
been visitors at the Herman Slower
home for sometime. returned to their
home in Ohio last Friday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01

hay loauer and side delivery rake. II,
has between forty and fifty acres Il
cut.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. L. White were in
Alma Sunday visiting their son. Jake
White. his little daughter bel ng quite
Ill with tonsilitus.
Mr. William Sloan is building a
large addition to his barn. Selden
Caldwell doing the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Boyer and
sister took Sunday dinner with Ed
Drury and family.
Mrs. Fleming. of Days Corners met
with quite severe accident Saturday
afternoon. necessitating the calling
OF DR.. Bagley of Alma.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mills enter.
tanned an uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Brager. of Rivredale Sunday.
Miss Bessie Rogers and Mr.. Robbins
were callers ut the home of Roy Cros.
sett Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
EMERSON,

Hurrah for the 4th of July.
Thoams Wiles is visiting friends in
Ohio.
Mrs. Matte Nisner is some better.
Mrs. Anna Noble returned TO he,
home in Flint last Friday.
Rev. and Mrs. Carl Seipp and
daughter, Electa. of Leaton. visited at
the home of l.. d. Baker last week.
Carl Eichorn has his new barn com
pleted and is giving it a coat of paint.
Lyle Francisco has given his house
fresh coat of paint. which adds
much to the appearance.
Archie Walter has commenced his
new harm.
Born, June 25th. to Mr.. and Mrs.
Archie Walter, 91S ID girl.
Farmers have begun having in
earnest. Rain is needed to bring the
corn knee high by the 4th of July as
the old saving is.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01

Thursday for burial She was tn.
eldest daughter of Dave Minser, Of
this place She leaves husband and
seven children besides many other rel
atives The funeral services we're held
at Ferris Christian church and inter.
ment was made in Ferris cemetery
Rev Brink otficiated The deceased
was forty nine years of age
Mrs Charles Norris Is very low AT
her home here paralysis being the
cause
VIM Perry had the misfortune to
lose one of his horses last week
James Dutfield was in Ithaca with
load of potatoes Thursday
Mrs Blanche Klees was caller in
Carson City, Wednesday
Eugene Osterhout made pleasant
call at Durbsn's near Carson City FRI
day
William Perry. S and Eugene
Osterhout and A l. Stearns went fish,
ing on Pine River Saturday night but
they do not say a great deal conceint
ing their success
Robert Morris of New York. has
arried at the home of Aloha Douglass
and expects to make his home there
Many attended the Free Methodist
camp meeting at Film Hall Sunday
S j Harrison of Mcbride. was a
guest of his brother, Walter this week
Mr. and Mrs J Davenport. of River
dale. have moved to Shepherd
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
GRAI|OT HAPPENINGS
ARCADIA CENTER.


Haying is the order of the day
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Baker. of Sagi
nav. are visiting at the home of their
uncle. John Murphy. this week.
Fred Bradford is enjoying visit
from his father. Mr.. Bradford. of Ionia
A very pleasant time was spent at
the home of David Best last Thursday
by the Farmers Club.
An ice cream social and dance was
held at the Evergreen Hall for the BEN
ett of the Grange.
Mrs George Saxton who has been
quite i'll is on the gain.
Miss Anna Yorick expects 30 visit in
Grand Rapids this week.
Miss Mable Murphy is enjoying a va
cation of few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Carpenter. of
Riverdale. and Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Hazelton were Sunday visitors ut Mrs
sG. B. Snyder's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
FOREST HILL.

Bessie Small has been sewing FOL
Mrs A Owen the past week.
Ed Creech is visitingeir Battle Creel
for few DAYS.
L b. Leonard. and L. E. Garfield
attended church at Coe Sunday morn-
ing.
Lenna Belle Garfield spent last week
in Detroit.
Mrs. Creech Is entertaining relativ YES
from Jackson.
I. W. Lake returned from Pinckney
and other points last Friday evening
Flovd Lake went to Chelsea Sunday
and from there to Pinckney to work
for a few weeks.
Mrs Eva Russ went to Alma Satur-
day and her mother Mrs Vanderbeek
came home with her for few DAYS.
Mr.. and Mrs Leo Wood visited at
The home Of Leslie Wood in Coe Sun
day
The Arcadia Grange baseball team
met disastrous defeat at the hands
or the Cubs" Saturday afternoon.
Score % TO 8 The Cubs were then
challenged by the Scrubs. " A sec
ond game was Immediately PLAYED re-
shifting In second victory for the
Cubs y Score to q. The bows
have struck their gait.
Clare Wander beck is Suffering with
an abcess on one of his limbs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
FERRIS.

Pearl Osterhout and Maude Ried
returned from Big Rapids Tuesday.
MIR and Mrs. @. w. Sherman 70.
ceived word from CRYSTAL few DAYS
ago that they were the grandparents of
baby girl. William--Stratton and wife
being the parents
}. G. Joseph and family. of Alma.
are spending a week with relatives
here
DIR. Morton Danforth. of Entrican
was guest AT home of Willard Rob.
bins one day last week
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Forqner. of
Lake CITY. are visiting with her sis.
ter. Mrs W J Kirkert this week
The aid society held an Ice cream
social at the home of Mrs Stearns
Wednesday evening
Mrs Brink and daubgter of Scantop.
Pa, is visiting at the home of her son.
l. G Briak
Levi Bailey, of Mcbride, visited at
the home of his uncle. s J Bailey
j y Warren Is preparing TO put a
large stock of hard ware in the va.
can't half of the Tucker building. Sum-
ner
Mrs Lulu Minser Davenport of near
Toledo, died at her home last week
The remains were brought here
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
WRIGHT GRANGE

Wright Grange No. BOZ called to
order at the regular time and place BY
Worthy Master Russ Minutes of the
last meeting read and approved.
Secretary reported $li.13 were tile
proceeds from entertainment and sup
per June 10. Secretary was instructed
to order 1000, pounds of binder Irvine.
Four members CT the old Wright
Grange were reinstated and two were
initiated into the mysteries of the LIST
and 2nd degrees. We would be glad
to have more old members reinstated
In our band of faithful workers.
Grange closed with . song and the
Sisters served Ice cream and cake
which was fully enjoyed by all.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
CENTRAL PINE RIVER

Miss IRA Shook. of Lansing is visit.
ing her sister. Mrs Merle Bower for .
couple of weeks
Mr. and Mrs George Boyer, of st.
Louis and Mr.. and Mrs. d. wilkinson
visited Emory wilevl of Parkinson
Sunday.
Most of the farmers in this vicinity
commenced having this week. The
prospects are favorable for good crop
Mrs Ester Mills spent Saturday and
SUNDAY with her niece. Mrs. Minnie
Parsons of Elm Grove.
Mr. and Mrs. Barnett Leonard wish
ted nor sister. Mrs. Lee Raycraft Snn-
day.
IL L. sprague is now nicely equipped
for having as he has purchased = new
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
WEST ARCADIA.

Mrs. Esther Courier. of Falls City,
Oregon, is visiting relatives aud friends
In West Arcadia and intends to spend
the summer in this vicinity. Mr..
Jonathan Courier, her husband,
died this spring and thew will be
remembered as old residents. Their
old home is now owned by Mr.. Chase.
Since moving to Oregon she has lost
four children, and has two living.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
WEST PINE RIVER

Matt Lentz is painting his tenant
house.
Mrs. jim Bastore and children. of
st. Louis visited with her parents
over Sunday.
Art Courier and wife of Saginaw
are visiting relatives here.
Holly Wright is home staying at
present
Madge Johnson. of Alma, is visiting
at +. NJ. Kyes'
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-04
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-04
FREEZING AMID FLAMES
Firemen of Three New York Cities
Fought Confaeration with Water
that Froze as Il Fell

Rome. y. Y, Feb. I'm the teeth Of
fine widest blizzard that has swept
Oneida county this winter fircmen of
three cities fought for five hours yes
terday fire that. before controlled,
had caused a total loss Of n quarter Of
a million dollars in the business sec
ton. For a time il was feared that a
general cOntlagration could not be
avertcd. and the local department. un-
able to stay the flames, appealed to
Utica and Syracuse. each of which
cities sent a steamer and company of
men. The mercury WAS but a few de-
grees above zero and the flremen suf-
fered intensely.