Charlevoix county herald., 1909-01-02

Lou Otto spent the Holidays with
friends st Oberlin, Ohio.
Extention Tables, Library Tables,
and Center Tables It WHITTINoTN' 3.
J. A. Lancaster IA receiving visit
from his brother. William, OF Vans
Harbor, Md.
WANrED-By the Bennett Handle
Co., MAPLE BRooN HANDLE BoLTs.
a inches long and seven inches aud
over In diameter.
Thrift In buying Furniture 10 not
shown by how little you pay ont but
by the quality OF goods YOU buy. We
handle only the best lines Of high
grade goods at reasonable prices at
this store.-EMPEy BROS.
Whsna man points gun at you.
knock him down. Don't stop to look
IL IL Is loaded, but knock him down
and don't be at all particular what
YOU do It with. II there Is going to
be coroner's inquest, let 1t be over
the other fellow, he won't be missed.
The poor editor wac dying; but
when the doctoe placed his ear to the
patients heart and muttered sadly,
"Poor fellow circulation almost gone, +"
the editor raised himself aud gasped:
"Tls false, we have the largest clrcu-
latiOn OF any paper Ia the county,"
then sank hack upon his pillow. with
a triumphant smile upon his face.
He was consistent to the ena--lying
about his circulation.
"John G. Peterson of lronton. from
eighteen rows Of beets, thirty rods
Iohg, received &27O3 Where 10 there
another crop that will show "a good
returns?'-Exchange. East Jordan
claims to have some OF the best soil In
Northern Michigan, 80 we can't let
this 60 unchallenged. From above
computation. &c per rod was received.
Victor and Bruce Cross. couple Of
Youngsters. grew 90 rows of string
beans, 8 rods long, and received 1921
or l0c per rod for their product. And
the crop would have averaged % per
cent more with proper weather. Give
us sonnet hing harder.
The annual election OF Sunday
School officers occurred at the Metho-
dist church Monday evening. For
the twentieth time NJ. II. Robertson
was chosen superintendent; and the
board had good reason for the choice
for the school has grown to be one of
the best to be found. The average at
tendance for the past year has been
l20 and only the Overcrowded capaci-
ty OF the room prevents larger
growth. The other officers were also
reelected, Miss Ella Bxrnette assist
ant supt., Hazel Cummings and Reta
Carr secretaries, Mrs. Matte Painter
treasurer and Pearl Sheldon organist.
The second semester of East Jordan
Public Schools commences next Mon
day. Efforts were made to haye the
new school building il readiness. b q
owing to several set-backs will not be
ready for couple OF weeks. Several
changes of importance take place dur
ing this term. The primary depart
ment Is to be reorganized and divided
into kindergarten and first grade.
Miss Frieberg will have charge of the
kindergarten and a new teacher will
he added for the first grade. The
high school, proper. and kindergarten
will occupy the new building. The
seventh and eighth grades will occupy
the present high school room an an
additional teacher added to assist
Miss Dolan. Miss Primsau Of North
port has been rendered this position.
The NTH grade will be removed from
the old Catholic church to the Cen.
trail Building.
New Year Sunday services In the
Presbyterian church moning and even
ing at 1880 and TOO, appropriate
music and sermons. The pastor urges
the attendance on the first Sunday OF
the year Of all members of the church
and congregation, and asks them to
make special effort to that end, and
to be present at both hours Of worship.
Let as begin the new year well and
start with new resolves to do better
than In the past. 1.-THE Lord hath
done great things for US whereof we
are glad" Sunday School at ll:45,
Junior G. f. at SEQ, and Senior &. E.
at 600. The president will be glad to
see all active and associate members
ia their place. The society has made
eplendid record this year, and II
must not fall behind itself through
the new year, but improve and grow.
At Q regular meeting Of Stevens