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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
A Spring Drink.

When the lassitude of spring gets
into your bones. try drinking sassafras
tea This is an old. old remedy be
loved OF our grandmothers and. like
many another good home nostrum. Is
all 10 the good. II purifies the blood
acts as tonic and makes life worth
living. after an. To make the tea. buy
cents worth Of the root al the drug
gists. pour quart OF boiling water
over as much as will 20 in the palm
Of the hand. let it steep until cold.
drain and drink a small cupful morn
ing and evening
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07

Recently two well known Washing.
ton society women making calls AZ.
rived al the house Of a certain friend
and after ringing the bell waited M
answer. They rang again. and after
considerable delay the door was omen.
ed by the new cook who asked
Phwat YOU want2"
Upon being told tho nature ~ the
call the girl replied
oil stick yer cards between me
teeth. Oive been maxim bread -
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07

A billion tons Of earth are swept
by our rivers into the sea every wear
IAN amount OF soil equal 10 a block
one mile square and more than a thou.
sand feet high weighing as much as
the total yearly tonnage carried by
all our railroads and river and lake
vessels. and valued al not less than
a billion dollars This soil waste"
says an authority. lis sapping q re-
source richer than an others combined
save one. our inland waters" IL is
mainly due 70 lack OF forests on the
slopes where the rivers rise-Arbor
Culture.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
A Surf Heroine.

The first American heroine n ne
surf who is on record as havIu- haan
rewarded for her bravery was y.
Hopkins. a passenger on board
packet from Ellsworth to Boston
who received $40 from the Ma~sD al.
sets Humae society for mer
exertions when the vessel Was ",ts@.
ed of Cohasset" in 1881.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07

Many farmers are in the habit OF
selling their best animals as they will
bring The highest price. says the Ameri-
can AEricuiturist 4 greater mistake
cannot he made a difference OF 10 or
even p per cent in the price Of a sin
gle animal is a small affair as com
pared With this difference in a whole
herd by keeping the very best TO
propagate from the whole may be
made of equal excellence. and in the
course Of few years numerous ami
mails might be produced having excel
Tent properties that now distinguish
some few OF The best
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07

The petticoat is to be reinstated.
IL is not full
Nor is IL stiff
IL still fits closely over the hips
\ considerable number Of silk petit
coats Will be used for summer
But IL looks now as if lingerie ones
would almost take their place
The lingerie ones that are O be worn
are dainty and frilly. with lace rutles
and hounces
Anything 10 emphasize the growing
tendency toward fullness around the
feet.
Skirts are still clinging over the
hips. however. so that the petticoat
must be carefully fitted and unstarched
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
Throwing the Slipper.

The marriage custom Of throw
the slipper originated in France az
old woman. seeing the carriage %
Young King. Louis XIII. passing 4.
the way from church. whore rs .1-
Just been married. took on her M
and. fiinging II at the coach
out. "Tis all | have. your majesty
may the blessings of Sod go Wi'h 4.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07

Good shredded corn fodder IS very
paatable II. of course. can be fed to
all kinds Of farm stock except hogs
Ii seems especially adapted to horses
and sheep and is a decidedly high
class feed for beef cattle and dairy
COWS II viii be eaten up much more
completely than when the fodder is
fed whole. What is not eaten makes
excellent bedding and is readily dis
tribufed in the manure.-Orange Judd
Farmer
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
The Mystery Explained.

"Why. we ask Of the eminent ~
want. why. do You suppose we're 'ae
arms of the Venus Of Milo Dioe'A
~
Because" he ventures. aiiti WIZ
sculptor had chiseled perfect i0.
he was afraid she would trl
herself into a straight front s.4' al'
back corset Chicago Post
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07

Did You say that was an eN'i-'t
Won had outside your window
asked obviously. 1T doesn't looN
very green"
NO" said she. II think its an
brown. Anyway. it has been i.N, .
ever since | got it."-New loIh
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07

In the matter Of noses there are
snuhs and "snubs." Some II them
belong 70 the peculiarly yiyacious folk.
Their vivacity is not always OF the
most agreeable kind as they are fire.
quently inclined 70 sacrifice other per-
sons feelings 70 saying "a good thing"
Turnups are generally Indicative of a
merry disposition
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
Handkerchiefs.

Colored handk erchiefs become more
and more in vogue every day. and
now. when they match not only the
hat. but the parasol. they are almost
a rage. The tiny glove mouchoirs are
extremely ornate. and dainty corner
peeping forth from the chamois gaunt-
let Is most attractive
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
White Lace Coats.

The popularity OF handsome white
lace coats worn over long skirts of
white or colored muslin or silk has
brought about the fashion in less ex-
pensiye laces. Some women are using
them over smart linen skirts and Civ
ing touch Of color by a satin or silk
girdle tied in front
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
wide Waist Lines stiII Popular.

Practically all street gowns whether
In linen or tussor. are made with the
wide waist line that lends an uncor-
seted appearance 70 the figure. Women
who have taken up and gone 10 the
extreme OF this fashion are wearing
under such garments an elastic band
form In lieu Of the batiste or coutille
sorest. This Is the newest OF Paris
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
Cone ernino Alfalfa

An acre Of good alfalfa produces
twice as much digestible nutrient as
an acre OF good clover. the digestible
protein being three times as great
Farmers in our eastern states should
make every reasonable effort to estab-
fish alfalfa felds.-Pennsy ivania School
of Agriculture
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
Woman's Sphere.

fancies. and may or may not become
popularizcd II will hardly be prac-
ticable garment for the average sum
mer dress. but with some of the tus-
sors and heavier materials in which
silk and linen are combined such bands
undoubtedly viii aid In perfecting OF
the middle age" dress forms that
now seem TO be coming in.-Harper's
RaZar
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
Embroidery DESIGNS.

Because Of the widespread desire for
Egyptian embroidery designs the mum
my cases al famous museums have
been used as models. On them is still
preserved marvellous coloring and line
work.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
An Impossible Man.

why did you marry me2"
" Eacause thought YOU were differ.
ent from other men"
And now you want divorce be.
cause you were mistaken"
No; because | was right. "-Cleva.
land Leader.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
Wished He'd Been Forgotten.

Did your uncle remember yol F"
his will?' y
Yes. lie directed his executors "
collect all the loans he had MADE A'
Boston Transcript
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
Her obieet.

"Rut why did YOU lead the man
WHY didn't you give him q renaH
moment he began trying 90 hiii
yom?" n,
Il wanted him 20 make 2 cow
so that [ could boast about II
husband. Minneapolis Journal
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
The Care OF Sheen.

Keep salt convenient for sheep at all
times and teach the lambs TO eat al.
falfa hay and a little grain Glover
and alfalfa hay are ideal for sheep
and growing lambs
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
Buckles in Goats.

Instead of the long smart coat being
fastened with buttons il is draped well
over TO the left side and fastened with
a large barbaric buckle
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07

Under favorable conditions there are
many advantages in having the lambs
come early Early lambs can be cared
Tor before the a3ck Is turned out on
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-05-07
Three Piece Gowns

Many Of the tailor mades for tie adj
vance trade are Of the three.piece kind.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09
WILSON.

A blizzard and tbaw alternately
this winter.
Alton school began again Monday
morning after two weeks vacation.
Chas. Hudkins is at Charlevoix this
week meeting with the Board OF Sup
ervisors.
Mrs. Decker has sold her farm In
" ilson TO John Martin and expects 70
move away In the near future.
Gladys and Florine IIudkins visited
their aunt, Mrs. Willis Kocher near
Chestonia several days last week.
Our bridal couple, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. McGonigal, visited relatives in
East Jordan apd vicinity few DAYS
last week.
Elmer Hayner has accepted a POSI-
ton as foreman or Whites Camp at
Springwater, and has engaged Earl
Batterbee to work for him the rest o.
the winter. Mr.. Batterbee and fami-
~ now occupy rooms 10 Mr.. Hayner s
house for convenience 10 his work.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09

IF your Stomach, Heart. or Kidneys
are weak, try az least, few doses
only OF DR.. Shops Restorative. In
five or ten days only, the result viii
surprise you. A few cents will cover
the cost. And here is why help comes
so quickly. DR.. Shoop doesn't drug
the stomach, nor stimulate the heart
or kidneys. DR.. Shops Restorative
goes directly TO the weak and and fail
ing nerves. Each organ has its own
controlling nerve. When these nerves
fail. the depending organs must of
necessity falter. This plain, yet vi
tai truth. clearly tells why DR.. Shops
Restorative Is so universally success
full. It's success is leading druggists
everywhere to give 1t universal pre-
ference. A test will surely tell. Sold
by James Gidley.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09

Orzo McIntire Mas Bellaire visitor
fore part Of the week,
s Born TO Mr.Nand Mrs. Peter Christ
enson son, Wednesday.
Charles Weiffenbach Of Bellaire was
au East Jordan visitor first of the
week.
Mrs. L. Nyquist returned this week
from Louisiana, where she has been
visiting relatives.
For Sale-Both hard and soft dry
block wood. Apply to A. r. Rowland
or phone 1914 rings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Brady of
Grand Haven were guest of East j or
dan friends this week.
Miss Phyliss Hurlbert entertained
several of her friends Wednesday
evening, with cards aud lunch.
The annual meeting Of the church
and congregation will be held ia the
Presbyterian church parlors next
Monday evening when business Of I'M
portance Is to be transacted. 1t Is
most desirable that all persons inter-
ested be in attendance. The pastor
entered on his third year OF service on
January /.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09

Mrs. Suleeba and daughter Miriam,
Mrs G.. 5. Grigsbv, Allan Grlgsby and
w. T. Grigsby returned to their
homes Monday.
The funeral services Of Chas. II.
Fairchilds, former well-knOwn ciLi-
zen, were held at the Methodist
church on Sunday morning. Rev. W..
w. Lamport delivered the funeral dis
course and Rev. L. S. Matthews Offer
ed PRAYER. Mr.. FairchildS was a ma
tive of Buffalo, n Y and was born
in lS47. When yet boy he came
with his parents to Mich. and when,
in 1877, he was married to Miss Eliza
Andrews, he settled at ST. L0uis,
Gratlot County. But in 1884 they
came to East Jordan where they have
since lived. For seventeen years Mr..
Fairchilds has been agreat sufferer
and was long confined TO bis invalid
chair. Last spring he went tn Jen-
nigs to live with his daughter, Goldie,
and died at her home Oh Thursday,
at the age of sixty-one. The remains
were brought here on Saturday ac-
companied by his wife and Mr.. and
Mrs. Yorgan Hanson and were met
by Mr.. and Mrs. John Hanson Of
Boyne City, the latter also being his
daughter. They have the sympathy
Of many friends and former neichbors.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09
We are In recent Of the Cbrissmas

We are in receipt OF the Christmas
number of "Gleaning in Bee Culture
published by A, /. Root, and a very
pretty and useful magazine it is. 1t
is well gotten up-good paper aud
cuts and readable articles. In this
number is group Of the members Of
National Bee Keepers Convention
held in Detroit in October. There is
an excellent picture Of our fellow
townsman, Ira d. Bartlett. In the
group.
south Arm Grange, No Sl5. elect ted
the following officers at their last reg
ular meeting:
Master Frank st. John
Overseer-Janes Nice
Lecturer-Iva Burbank
Steward-Charles Cushman
A. S.-R. V. Lisknm
Treasurcr-Ralph Ranney
Secretary-Ursula Crawford
Gatcke eper-Reuben Murphy
Chaplain-Sadie Murphy
Flora-Nathalie Liskum
Ceres Minnie Crawford
Pomona-RuLh Moe
l.. A. S.-Nina Kiser
l. ID. James Keat
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09
Sldeboards, Chiffoniers and Book
cases at WHITTINGToN 3. .pss

Sldeb0ards, ChlIOnlcrS ana BOOK
cases at WELLINGTON 8. 49,,
DR. +. p Ramsey can test your eyes
aud properly tit YOU with glasses.
Mrs. Elsie Galloway OF East Jordan
came over Wednesday night On the
train to spend New Years with her
parents and Miss Lillian Johnston,
returning Saturday morning to East
Jordan, where she will assist with the
work at the Cooperagc boarding house
for Mr.. Fred Bayliss.-Central Lake
Torch.
Every member ought TO be present
at the first celebration this year of
the Lords Supper next Sunday morn
ing In the Presbyterian church. New
members will be received. Sunday
School at 1l:i5 Mr.. w. Sloan was
last Sunday elected superintendent In
place OF Mr.. Lewis, Mrs. Stqne assist
ant superintendent, Miss Edith Ram
sey secretary, Miss Agnes Lewis
treasurer.
Besides 80 large cups from each 25c
package of Or, Shops Health Coffee.
now put In a 25c, clever silyered
"No-Drip" Coffee Strainer Coupon.
Look for IL. The satisfaction OF
Health Coffee Is, besides. most perfect
Made only from pure toasted cereals
malt, nuts, etc. Sold by G. l.. Sher-
man & Son.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09
Steam Pipes as Hosts.

When Commissioner Allen had charge
Of the patent office In Washington he
was very punctilious about the respect
due him and his position and demand
ed full tribute from everybody.
One day as he was sitting at his desk
two men came In without knocking OF
announcement and without removing
their hats.
Allen looked up and impaled the IN
truders with his glittering eye. Gen
tlemen," he said severely. who are
visitors to this office to see me are al
ways announced and always remove
their hats"
Huh" replied one Of the men. I'VE
amt visitors. and we don't give hoo,
about seeing you. We came In to flS
the steam plpes."-Saturday Evening
Post.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09
She Would Cure Him.

"NIy husband is so poetic" said one
lady to another on n street car
Whereupon an honest looking wo-
man. with a big market basket at her
feet, interjected with. Excuse me.
mum, but have you ever tried rubbing
his joints with hartshorn liniment?"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish TO return thanks TO our
friends and old-time neigbbors for
sympathy and many acts of Kindness
during the funeral services Of our hus-
band and father.
Mrs. CHAS. FAIRCnILDs.
MIR. and MRS JOHN HANSON.
Mr. and MRS. YORGAN HANSON.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Following is IA list OF the letters re-
naming uncalled for in the East Jor-
dan postoflice for the week ending
Jan'y End, 1909.
Crosrill, Albert Ferguson, Mrs. Robt.
Keaton, Harry L. Lanway, z.
Loomer, Mike Morehouse, Chas. II
Malone, A. j. Galster. A. j
Parker, Frank Sparks, NJ. T.
Vangola, y.
FRANK A. KENYON P. NJ :.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09
CARPET CARPET

Empey Bros. have the largest stock
Of Carpets every shown Ia this city.
Patterns are up-to.date. We have
sold over two thousand yards OF this
carpet. People come and buy 1t the
second time. What better recon-
mend do you want. Only Csc and 3Sc
per yard.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09

A nice selection of Rocking Chairs
for young, middle age and old at
WHITTINGToN's
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09

Rocking Chairs in abundance at
WHITTINGTON
ExtentiOn Tables. Library Tables,
and Center Tables at WHITTINGTN' S.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-09
Called Mis- Name.


On the occasion Of dinner Sydney
Smith was the guest. and when the
evening was over the host thanked
the wit heartily for the entertainment
he had afforded. II shall not forget
you. Mr.. Smith," he added. Thank
you. Take care you don't forget your
self tomorrow"-it was Saturday-"in
church." rejoined Smith. whereat the
host. Kershaw by name. rather bridled
up.
81 hope. SIR. I know how to behave
myself In church, well" said Smith
good temperedly. 'if catch you smil-
ing will call you by name" You
may" rejoined the visitor THE thing
is absurd. I will give you a donation
to the York hospital if 1t happens"
On the ensuing morning Smith read
'he prayers reverently. as he always
did. then assembled the pulpit, looked
around the church and rested his eye
on the visitor. whose name was Kcr-
shaw. That gentleman said afterward
that he did not know what possessed
him. but so 1t was he gave broad
smile. Thereupon the preacher was
seized with a violent inclination to
sneeze, and. applying his handkerchief
with suitable action. he sounded "ker-
-ker-shaw" three times over.
Aunt Mahaiy's Expedient.
"These stockings are so full of holes
that they are worthless. Aunt Ma
haly," said a lady to an old colored
woman with large family, who was
a pensioner of her family.
Nom, dey amt" replied Aunt Ma.
haly, calmly appropriating them.
"Rastus en- Verbena got such black
laigs dat de holes won't show nohow,
en- dem chilluns what got yaller meat
kin wear two pairs at de same time.
En- you knows, Mis- 10, dat de holes
In all dem stockin's amt gwlne hit
de same places"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-26
Larger Quarters
 Needed for Y. w. c. A.
 East Side Branch

Mrs. Wilbur A. Smith. president of the Young Women's Christian Associa- tion, has assembled some facts relat- ing to the work of the association, and needed improvements and extensions, which indicate the importance of the duties the organization performs, and the scale upon which it is conducted. The income of the association for it's fiscal year was S6,S50.44. From these revenues were paid house expenses amounting to s3,771.O3. The member ship of the association is now GOO. The religious department, under Mrs. James Van Tassell. has had 8. successful year. The total attendance at the Sunday afternoon meetings was 574. The work of the educational department embrac- ed a wide field. The total attendance at the sewing class was 1,126. The social department managed by Miss Jessie Sherwood covered a. wide field with it's activities.
 It appears. however. that the quar- ters of the East Side extension are too small, and that more room is impera- lively needed. This part of the work is sef-sustaining except for the salary of the secretary.
 The branch of the work installed for the benefit of the girls of the Union Metallic Cartridge Company, though instituted but a few months since, has prospered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-26
GUM SHOE FIRE
 TEST LAST NIGHT
COMMISSIONERS URPRISE ED FIRE FIGHTERS BY MID-
 NIGHT CALL
RING IN FAKE ALARM
Men Tumbled Out of Bed and Super for Officers Secreted Watch the Work-Changes to be Made.

Men Tumbled Out of Bed and Super for Officers Secreted Watch the Work-Changes to be Made. A test of the efficiency of the fire department in responding to alarms was made by the Fire Commissioners last night between Il and F o'clock
 After the men in the eleven fire sta-
 tions of the city had retired for the night the commissioners with Chief Mooney made a trip to each house in automobiles and sounded an alarm on the house bell.
 President Bullard who recently took part in a similar efficiency test in New Haven with the commissioners of that city, said today that the department was found to be in fair condition as a whole, that there were some com panies where the work could be done better. and there were others where the men did splendidly. He said great deal of benefit was derived from the trip around last night
 On the stroke of the gongS the horses came out and the men slid down the poles and snapped the collars on the horses. Then was it seen for the first time that the numbers of the box were not showing on the indicators. In most instances the captains shouted Wait for the second round, the indf- cator gone wrong ,,as.
 But there was no second round and turning around the firemen found Chief Mooney, Commissioners Bullard, Strong, Lee and Crawford, and Clerk D. c. Hall of the department standing in an obscure corner of the building. President Bullard said that no serious trouble was found in the test and that there would be no charges made against any of the men, But there were numerous conditions noticed which, while trivial in their nature, will be changed.
 Commissioner Lee took the time of all the hitches but as many of the station numbers sounded the driver did not release their harness because there was no second round and the time was not what it would have been If there had been a real alarm. In the houses where there are tower bells the firemen were suspicious at the start that something was irregular when they did not hear the big bells.