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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21

LIKE YOU
the three who had been very lonely IN
the big house since Mrs. Lynwood had
answered the call of the great beyond.
SO, with an affectionate pat on the
back and brisk Never mind, old
fellow" Arthur watched Dick turn
into the schooiyard.
Dick swung around suddenly after
Arthur and tugged at his coat sleeve
Don't worry until l see what l can
do for you" he commanded, then turn
ed and sped back as the last bell was
ringing.
The promise cheered Arthur oddly.
Dick was fertile In invention and
could be trusted to bring about even
this coveted acquaintance II It could
possibly be done.
The Shelbys had kept very much to
themselves since they had come to
town. Inquiring busybodies had been
told by the maid that Mrs Shelby was
too III to receive callers as yet.
She begged to be excused for a few
weeks more, and the girl-Arthur had
discovered that her name was Irma-
had shared her mothers seclusion.
Despite his confidence In Dick, Ar
thur was rather surprised that even
ing when Miss Shelby came running
out of the house as he passed. Evi-
IDENTITY she had been watching for him,
and Arthur paused uncertainty as she
reached the gate.
you are Mr.. Lynwoodw she said
with questioning infection.
"And you are Miss ShelbyT' he re-
turned. Il am at your service"
Its about your brother - and my
brother" she began In pretty embar-
rassment 1T seems that your brother
made an entirely unprovoked attack
upon mine after school this afternoon.
Poor Robert was badly treated. He
IS not accustomed to mixing with boys
and he knows little about fighting.
understand that your brother promised
him another thrashing tomorrow"
Il shall speak TO Dick this evening"
promised Arthur, but just as he gave
the assurance Dick came tearing out
OF the Lynwood house, and Arthur
called him across the street.
He came promptly, for Dick was not
boy TO shirk responsibilities. He re-
garded Irma with mild amusement as
Arthur repeated her statement
''EIe started It," insisted Dick stoutly.
Il guess no fellows going to hear his
brother called names. Your brother
said mine was a dude and a pretty
boy, and Art amt that. It's different
being just good looking"
Never mind that" ordered Arthur
hastily. THAT Is no excuse for you to
hit him."
THAT wasn't ALL" supplemented
Dick. HE called you a big stiff and
said that IL you had any get up and
get about you you'd get married and
give me another mother to keep me
from being lonely. and / told him that
there wasn't anybody good enough for
you. and he said anybody was good
enough for you. and then | damned
him a good one. and there was fight
1t wasn't much OF a fight, though" he
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21
GRANGE HEIGHTS

Mrs Harry Hart of Maple Rapids,
was guest of her brother, Vern Bam-
Der and wife, Tuesday and Wednesday
of last week.
Mrs. Frank Keifer spent last Thurs
day at the home of ID. l.. Sharrar of
Alma.
e. s. Hubbell and family of Fairview,
and Miss Maude Culverson of North
Dokata, were entertained at the home of
c. II. Smith, Thursday evening
james Newsbaum, who has been at
Mrs. NJ ]. Changers since last spring,
is visiting his mother at Coleman.
Fred Clark and wife have gone to
North Star to spend a few weeks with
Mrs. Clark S father, Mr.. Woodman.
Mr.. Clark has found employment there.
Friday evening when returning from
town Arthur Wilson found a horse
without a driver hitched TO a meat
delivery cart. He caught the horse
without trouble and brought it to Alvin
Miller's. A look in the cart showed
them it came from Brewers meat
market. A message over the phone
soon brought parties after the animal
which was no worse for his little trip
around the county.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. c. Clark spent Sat
urday with their son, Ralph at his home
IN Sumner.
The Misses Grace Perry and Ruth
Rogers came Saturday to visit at the
their uncles, Will Godfrey. They re-
turned to their home in st. Louis, Mon
day morning.
Sunday morning when Vern Bamber
went to the barn he discovered one of
his mich cows had died during the
night.
Frank Keefer and wife spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Byron Nevins.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21

added, with contempt ~ had to chase
him four blocks to get in one punch"
do you understand that you will be
thrashed IL you lay hands on young
shelby again. demanded Arthur seri.
Dusly.
"I'll lick him II he talks about you,"
declared Dick truculently. He then
proceeded to address his remarks to
Miss Shelby.
ARTS just the best ever" he ex-
planned. Ever since mother died he's
done everything for me, and | amt go
Ing TO have any boy call him names
and say that any girl Is good enough
for him to marry. When he marries l
want aim to marry a top notcher like
you"
The girls face went crimson at the
praise and It's suggestion, but she
smiled into the freckled face before
she turned 10 Arthur.
81 shall see that Robert is punished
II he repeats his offense." she prom
lsed, land / don't blame such loyal
little hero worshiper for defending his
big brother. | don't blame him one
Bit" she added, colorlng again as she
let her eyes rest for an instant on the
grave, handsome face. 81 shall be glad
to see you should you care TO be neigh
borly, Mr. Lynwood. Mother is i'm
proving, but she wishes to be stronger
before she faces the influx of the kind
ly and the curious"
81 shall be glad to run In this even
ing If may" was the quick response,
and Arthur was too eager for an an
swer to observe the elaborate wink
with which Dick fSgored him.
The girl gave assent promptly, and
the big and the little brother bowed.
Dick hung back at the Lynwood gate.
IT got something to do" he ex-
planned reproachfully. you were late
about D."
"a client came In at the last mo-
ment," explained Arthur. "Were you
waiting to see me?"
"Only about an hour" answered
Dick. 81 figured she would lay for you
at the gate. and | wanted to finish off
the Job. I'll be home In about an hour.
Art"
He dashed off down the street and
by circultous route reached the rear
Of the Shelby house, where the plump
and somewhat cherubic Robert was
playing by himself
He started to run when Dick APP
peared on the scene, but the more
active lad had his victim pinioned by
the arms, while one mittened hand
was clapped over the squirming ones
mouth.
81 amt going 10 hurt you-now,"
promised Dick 81 just want to talk
to you. You told your sister that /
punched you for nothing. didn't youT"
That's just what you did" walled
Bob Shelby.
THAT amt So" corrected Dick. II
did punch you for something, but /
amt telling you what for l told your
sister that l licked you for calling my
brother names, and If you ever dare
say that it amt so I'll get you In a
corner where you can't run away and
you'll know how It feels to be in
dynamite explosion. ] can do it, can't
II? he added fiercely, and the shrink
Ing lad assured his lord and master
that he certainly could.
81 don't want TO have TO do it." ex-
planned Dick. You're so soft that IL
I beat you much you'll get out of
shape, and you amt got too much
shape as 1t Is. You'll make fierce
brother-in-law, Skinny, but l suppose
that III have TO stand you, for I've
been fixing things for Arthur and
well, guess you 60 with the family"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21
GRANGE NOTES.
ARCADIA GRANGE. No. 500.

Held the first meeting of the New
Year on Jan. 8. Sixty-one answered to
roll call. Eleven officers we're present
with the w NJ. presiding. The various
committees gave in their final reports
which We're accepted and the com
mittees, discharged. Under new bust
ness the officers elected at the previous
meeting weresduly installed by Brother
Peter Klees of Sumner grange. The
work was nicely done as he is not with.
out experience. The music furnished
by Brother and Sister Allen and Bertha
Hubbell was fine. Lecture hour opened
with a solo by Brother Earl Kuhlman,
followed by lengthy and interesting
report of the state grange proceedings
by. Brother Klees A short talk from
the retiring officers and the new
m aster, Brother Rollin Wood, was fol-
lowed by the penny march in which
40 cents was collected. Visitors from
Sumner and pheasant Valley oranges
were present. Come again. there is
always welcome for You. The next
regular meeting will be held Jan 23.
Let all come who can. Grange closed
in regular form.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21
Sunday school Omcers.
STANLEY WARD BoUGHToN.

STANLEY Ward Boughton was horn
September 8. 1884, in Riley. Clinton
county. Michigan. in the pioneer
home of his grandfather. Morris
Boughton. who had preceded him to
the better land eight years. When
five years of age his parents moved to
Gratiot county. on farm two miles
west ana two miles north of Alma.
Here nine years of his boyhood were
spent. AT the age of ten. he studied
out the scientific principles of the
syphpn and at twelve read the starry
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21
An Unnecessary Waste.

One of the first questions asked by a
stranger when they enter our city is
where do you get your water supply.
Our answer is, or should be, THIS is
THE TOWN OF FLOWING WELLS,
one of natures greatest blessings and
in the past years how we have looked
and pointed with pride at those beauti-
full streams of purest water, always
running pure, cool in summer, pleasant
in winter, and surely blessing to every
one.
But do we stop to think as our town
grows larger and more wells are being
put down that the supply will sooner or
later be exhausted. Even now we look
at some spot as we pass by and it comes
TO our memory that once there used to
be a nice flow there, but it is gone, so
why not protect our coming needs and
stop the great unnecessary waste that is
going on and retain our supply as long
as possible?
Our state law provides a penalty Tor
any person or persons who may own a
flowing or artesian well and allow 1t to
run through pipe larger than an inch
in diameter, but still there are many
who have larger flows and let them run
{ all times even TO the detriment Of
their nelghbors This Is certainly an
unnecessary waste and should not be
tolerated. a stream of water one-half
inch or even three eighths of an inch is
plenty large for the supply of several
families. II will not be necessary to
mention where those wells are running
at large but slight expense would re-
duce them and much good would be
done. But there are two wells or holes
i n the ground that ought 70 be closed
down or discontinued altogether. These
are two located on the fiat lands north
of the Union school. one of which is a
two inch stream, running and bubbling
from year 10 year, the other even larger,
andiis a four inch stream that has been
wasting and lowering the fountain head
of many much needed wells for wears
past.
Thee wells are doing no one any
good but are doing harm 60 many.
Nature has favored us in this iiue and
we should not stand idly by and see a
good thing abused. 1t is certainly the duty
of some one to see to it that every flow
ing well in Alma is reduced to its small
est necessary size and by so doing many
wells that have already ceased TO flow
can be made TO take on new lite. Some
NAV say that this is an age Of improve
ment. but how can you improve on a
beautiful little stream of pure water
running al your door, Destroy it and
You destroy part of your living We
ought not to submit to this, but should
lend our aid to bring about a change in
this unnecessary waste of water
We believe our city council have a
right TO dictate in this matter. II those
wells were casting off poisonous gases OF
were known to be unfit for use they
would Immediately pass an ordinance TO
destroy them and if they have power to
destroys them they certainly have the
right to protect them. Will they do itg
We hope so.
AN INTERESTED TAXPAYER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21

Vt has been clearly proven by the
testimony of MANY PATIENTS that a
large percentage of chronic and
so-caled incurahle diseases when
properly understood and treated are
found to he durable Since DR.. WALK
Err began to fill regular appoint.
ments to Grstiot county some years
ago. large number of people afflicted
with some Chronic Ailment and who
have heen unable 10 find onlv temper
ary relief. are today enjoying good
health as the result of his treatment
REM EMBER CHRONIC DISEASES
REQUIRE SPECIAL TREATMENT
FOR THEIR CURE. Therefore those
who have become discouraged because
of failure 10 get well should see DIR.
Walker when he again comes to Alma.
Don't wait until your case is past
helm. but consult the doctor at once.
IL may mean to THE ROAD TO
HEALTH
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21
Read What Grateful People

SAVED FROM AN OPERATION
Mrs. O Nv. CLARK of Ithaca saws: For
a long time / had been a great sufferer
from trouble in my side. l could not
get any helm and was gradually run ming
down and losing strength; was told
nothing but an operation would do me
any good This of course ] dreaded
very much. so ] decided to consult
DR.. G. W Walker. the Detroit Spe-
cialist. who visits here each month at
the Seaver House. which did on Oct.
eth last | have taken just eight weeks
treatment of DR.. Walker | feel like
a new woman. My old trouble seems
70 have about ali disappeared. All
aches and pains are gone. l have also
gained fourteen pounds III weight from
i0s to 12l lbs. under his treatment.
l feel so well and thankful that l want
this testimonial published.
Signed MRS o. W. CLARK.
Ithaca. Mich.
ID IL, II N
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21
Bio Basket Ball Game.

The Alma basket ball team meets
Adrian here next Tuesday evening.
Adrian brings practically the same team
that won the Intercollegiate champion
ship last year. and every one can de-
pend on a good game. Turn out and
help Alma win.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21
|. G. s. Scholarship For Sale.

Your choice of any scholarship offered
by the International Correspondence
School of Scranton, Pa Thousands of
young men and women have fitted
themselves for lucrative and responsible
positions though these courses. You
may do as we'll Here is your chance.
Call at this office for particulars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21
r. f. d. No. Q. Dec. 3. 1908.

Mrs. n. Purdy of Ithaca. also says
when / consulted DR. Walker at the
Seaver house. Ithaca. last October.
could not walk or stand alone: was
suffering from q severe stomach trouble
and nervous exhaustion. / had tried
doctors and patent medicines without
much help Since treating with Doctor
walker only short time / am gaining
every day. can walk To his office at the
hotel now with out assistance
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21
From an Ohio Minister.

Rev q. w. Hagans, of Clyde Ohio,
says: DIR. Warmers White Wine of
Tar Syrup for sore throat. weak lungs
coughs and colds surpasses all other
remedies. have used it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21
December 70. 1908

DeC6uD eT x. ltUO.
Mr.. VIM. A Brown. citizen Of
ithaca SAYS: About three years ago
was taken with rheumatism in both
hips. . La spite of all medical treatment
electric belts. etc, which l had tried
all failed 10 cure me | became very
much worse-was obliged to omit work
Had severe shooting pains down my
left limh TO the ankle. could scarcely
get arounud. ] decided TO call and see
DIR. Walker. a decided Improvement
was soon noticeable after commencing
his Treatment His medicine seemed
go right to the seat of the trouble.
different from ANYTHING j had taken
before 1 am pleased 10 make this
public statement that after a short
course OF DR. Walkers treatment feel
MI right again and am working hard
every dav.
Signed NM. "A. BROWN.
Ithaca. Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21
Get your Auction Bill at The Record
Office. Satisfactory service assured.

Marcus Pollasky of Oklahoma City,
was in Alma again last week. He left
Friday night for Oklahoma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21
On Shipboard.

Poetical What are the sad
waves saying?
Sick Passenger-That's easy "Heave
o.. heave upr'-Judge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21

Mrs 1 Pearl. who lives near st.
Johns also SAYS After treating with
Dr. Walker for one month l have not
been so well for wears.
Mrs. q. NJ. Siutzman cvred of blood
and skin diseases Of twelve years
standing.
Mrs. l.. E. Lambert cured of vari-
cose ulcers on limb.
Miss Ella Crane cured Bronchial trou-
BILE and lung diseaese
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-21
MONA
Cures Dyspepsia.

Your money back If Il don't. Gives i'm
mediate relief from heartburn. sour stom-
ach. stomach distress and sick headache.
SO cents large box at
Charles Rhodes.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-11-25
Errors.

Through no fault of our own.
there were two errors in the notice
of the Forsythe-Cox wedding of last
Thursday.
The marriage was at the home of
DR.. and Mrs. Thomas Proctor in
stead of Mr.. and Mrs. James Redd.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. W. P. Wynn instead of DR.. E.
McNair.
Tuesday morning before the wed,
ding we saw the father of the bride
7. P. Forsythe and secured our in
formation from him. The arrange
ments were changed later and WI
were not notified of the change.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-11-25

and laWbreakers, but which kept
Jim breathlessly interested until the
eight strange guests made their
adieus. When the company had
filed out of the little cabin door
Blaisedale. who was last to 90, turn
ed at the threshold and held out his
hand to Milly.
You remind me of some one I
once knew" he said. simply, and
for her sake I'd like to shake hands
with you. Thank you for your hos
pitality. You won't regret your
kindness, by the way"
Queer fellow. that one" Jim re-
marked, as he watched the gang re-
cede down the wintry road. You
may be sure he has a strange his
tory behind him."
That night when Jim and Milly
sat talking beside their cheerful
hearth, scrap of white paper crept
mysteriously under the door. Jim
rose hurriedlY and threw back the
door, but no one was in sight, and
not a sound broke the deep stiffness
of the icy night.
Milly read thenote over his Shout
der, and this is what it said:
Some curious whim prompts me
to tell you that it was our intention
to break into and rifle the little
eggshell bank at Sunrise before
quitting these digeinss, but for the
sake of Milly's bit of money" it
shall 90 unframed. Thanking you
for a pleasant hour. Blaisedale.
HELEN F. HUNTINGTON.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-11-25
Notice.

We, the undersigned citizens and
land owners of Rails County, Mo-,
living from 3 to S miles Southeast
of Monroe City. give notice to all
hunters and trespasSerS that we
will prosecute them to the full ex-
tent of the law if found trespassing
on our lands and for all shooting on
or across the public highway:
DR.. John H. Bell, Vim. H. Elliott,
Ennis TOoley, John C. Hardy, Gen.
try Bros, Charley Carlston, A. Lee
Ely, Alva Goodnight, LawleSS Bros.
c. A. Jones, P. N. Jones, Hugh
Ford, j. l. Thomas, E. S. Hampton
Geo. Hampton. Mrs. Samantha Orr
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-11-25

platterS and dishes TO be sure, out
not rougher in appearance than the
men who finally seated themselves
about the steamins board. Jim
beamed Hospitality from his place
at the head of the table and tried
dutifully to "act as if the company
belonged there" as Milly had said.
The black-whiskered fellow whom
the others addressed as Blaisedale
had the place of honor because he
seemed to be the leader of the gang
by natural selection, as the rest all
deferred to him. He watched Milly
with a curious intentness which
brought flush to her cheek and
made her slightly uncomfortable.
You're mighty comfortably fix
ed for these diggings," said he pres
emily, looking about the walls with
their homely prints and orna-
ments.
Yes, we are rather comfortable,
thanks to Milly'S ingenuity" Jim
answered with a glow of affection
ate pride.
You're lucky to be able to af-
ford such luxuries. for all those
fancy fixings are luxuries in Colo
rado," Blalsedale remarked signifi-
cantly.
Yes, l count myself one of the
luckiest men in the world. l owe
everything to Milly, even my life. |
was poor law student when we
married, and when my health broke
down she simply took all response
bility into her own hands. 1t was
her money that enabled me to com
here. It's her bit of money that
we're living on now. All that she
has in the world is in the little bank
at Sunrise, where she goes once q
month to draw the necessary sum
for our provisions. But now that
I've got to work we're making Oul
way along without much help from
the bank. tell you l hated to use
that money bad enough, but if i
hadn't been for that the Lord Onl!
knows what would have become o
me-"
Milly blushed deeply and becom
ingly. Why it doesn't amount t
! that" said she. with a snap of he
! brown fingers. "All that money il
the world would be worthless to IN
if | didn't have jim"
i've heard a saying about
good wife being a treasure,
Blaisedale remarked. Your VIII
proves the truth Of it."
r The dinner was great success
/ Blaisedale, who seemed to exert
d mysterious influence over his fe
d lows, grew very laxative and er
; pertaining. He told stories of quet
+ places and queerer people whic
y savored familiarity with lawlessneS
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-11-25
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank the farmers
and farmers wives for their liberal
patronage. We will call on them
again in the future. IA,
NEW YORK POULTRY co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-11-25
Call E. Y.

When you want your sales cried
and want Col. W. T. Youell. call up
Ebert Yates at the F. & M. Bank
and he will give you dates. Re-
member and call E. Y.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-11-25

Carl Hunerwadel, of Hunting,
ton. Ind, was called to this city by
the death of his sister. Mrs. John
L. Green and then remained with
his parents several days.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-11-25

Thomas Moss is home from Pan
anna and visiting his mother. Ask
Tom about the work on the big
ditch and he is as mum as an oys-
ter All he will say is: I'm work
Ing under a republican administra-
ton" He is running one of the
big steam shovels.