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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08


HUNTERS GARB. the oak. Then he
flung himself at its trunk and stretch
ed his limbs upon the earth to rest.
For a minute she studied the in
truder debating in her mind the best
means of acquainting him with her
prior occupancy of that retreat. Sud-
denly a spirit of Omischief overcame
her, and she let fall an oak ball she
had plucked from nearby twig. The
small green globe struck the man
squarely on the head.
Instantly he sprang to his feet.
caught up his rife and began peering
up through the live oaks branches.
You can't challenge me that way,
Mr.. Squirrel" he said, pointing the
rife upward; mot with impunity."
Leila gave a little cough. Don't
shoot me, please" she called down. II
plead guilty
She encountered a pair Of surprised
brown eyes looking up at her. Drop
ping his rifle to his side, the man lifted
his hat politely.
IL never shoot dryads," he answered.
81 suppose" she said, smile how
ering on the lips, that you are per-
fectly familiar with dryads."
Hardly" he answered, smiling up
at her. II know very little except
they are said to live in trees. Are
the other live oaks i'm this canyon in
habited by your cousins?"
A twinkle came into the dryad's
blue eyes. Possibly" she returned;
you know we have family trees"
do they all have turquoise eyes like
this one?" he asked.
A frown crossed the dryad's face.
but the mans good natured playing
quickly banished It, and she said: "Oh.
yes, and their color is beryl," looking
at her sage-g green sweater.
81 don't believe" he pursued, "thai
the woods would reveal another just
like you If one looked all day"
Not likely" she replied, continuing
the play, Il think all my kind turned
into topaz when the forest became
petrified"
The dryad, thinking the play had pro
crossed quite far enough, made no an
swer. The man started toward Il
spring, whistling. Suddenly he whe
ed about and called back:
Miss Dryad, not being familiar witt
your code of etiquette, hope you viii
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08
ORDER OF HEARING. FOR GENERAL. PUR-
POSES AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF AID

ORDER OF HEARING. FOR GENERAL, PUR-
POSES AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF AID
MINISTRATOR.
state OF Michigan, County OF Gratiot,
At a session OF the Probate Court for said
county. held at the probate office in the village
of ithaca on the 26th day of November III the
wear one thousand nine hundred ten
Pres. Isaac 5. Seaver, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of " lillian l.. Van
Leuvan, deceased
ON reading and filing the petition duly verified
Of Iuza Sadler. granddaughter of said deceased,
PRAYING that the administration of said estate be
granted to Clarence r.. Sadler or to some other
suitable person
Thereupon il is ordered That Wednesday, the
18th day OF December next, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon. be assigned for the hearing of said
petition and that the heirs-at-law of said de-
ceased and all other persons interested in said
estate, are requieed to appear at session Of
said court then 10 be holden at the probate
Office, in the village of Ithaca and show cause, If
any there be, why the prayer of the petitioner
should not be granted.
And il is further ordered That said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said
estate. of the tendency of said petition, and the
hearing thereof. by causing a copy of this order
to be published it the Alma Record a newspaper
published and circulated in said county three
successive weeks previous TO said day of hearing
A true copy ISAAC ;. SEAVER,
[Seal1 Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08
SUMMER

Clyde Thompson OF Saginaw was in
townlWednesday.
Harry Hunt ofiElwell is visiting his
parents, Ira Hunt and wife.
A. z. Fowler went to Vestaburg, Ed
more and..Alma on business Friday.
G. M. Jones:and wife visited their son,
Clayton and wife in Edmore last week.
Howard Phillips from near Ithaca visi-
ted his parents, VIM. Phillips and wife,
over Sunday.
Viola:Frye. Ferris Center came SUM-
day toIvisit her father, A. Thompson.
Mls.sF. J. Graham entertained the
orchestra and few others Saturday eve
ming.
The'tenth grade give a spider web So
cial Friday evening. They promise a pro-
gram.and lots of fun. Everyone invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Hunt and family
visited.her parents last week near Ell
we'll
Bert Glow was in Alma, Monday.
The officers of the Lady Maccabees
elected are as follows: commander, Mag
gle Townsend; past commander Mrs. J.
Ferris; lieut.. commander, Bertha Clever
don; record keeper, Jennie Woodland;
finance, Minnie Ferris; chaplain. Anna
Graham; sergeant, Minnie Duffield;
mistress at arms, Edith Stafford; picket
Ruby Gee; seminal, Mrs. Black; captain,
Minnie Ferris.
Henry Mcnamara is in Chicago at the
present time attending the stock show
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Bamber we're in
Maple Rapids part of last week visit
ing relatives.
Miss Francis Church was unable to
teach school the first of the week be-
cause Of very bad arm. Miss Hazel
Kuhlman will teach in her place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Durkee entertained
Jasper Nevens and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bangs and Mrs. Robert Forgie and
daughter Lena on Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Robert Forgie and Miss Lena
who has been spending the past week
with Mrs. Jasper Nevens and Mrs. Fred
Durkee left Friday for Lenawee county.
where they will visit friends before 60
ing to Alberta, Canada, where they will
join the rest of the family in their new
home.
Mrs. Henry Mcnamara is entertaining
her aunt. Mrs. Post of Riverdale this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Glover are NOV
ing on the farm he has purchased of Mr.
Richards.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08
MARY AND THE INFANT JESUS.

pardon me if | have seemed overpre
sumptuous Having no cards with me
I'll introduce myself by telling you
am the mining engineer from the Cop
per Knight property. | came over to
the mines TO do some construction
work, but the men deserted me for q
holiday, so in self defense | turned
nimrod and found a dryad."
From her leafy perch the dryad
watched the man MS he went whistlinG
away over TO the spring There was
something in his half playful speech
and the easy swing Of his gait that
seemed strangely familiar to her
He was building a fire between some
rocks when he called to her.
''If the dryad will look I'll show hel
how to cook game without pot or pan
An Indian guide showed me-" he ex
planned.
Over fire Of dry bark and twigs be
fixed some green mesquite sticks t.
which the game was carefully sus
pended The aroma of the broiling
rabbits was sufficient to cause the
W utSttuu, lOI the Elue dCIOSs
the foothills had given her a vigorous
appetite.
81 will spread the table," she an
nounced, spreading paper napkins over
a smooth rock. Here are beef sand
witches, olives, cheese, crackers, fie
waters and one large apple" she con
tinued, taking the various articles
from her lunch bag and arranging then
on the improvised table.
"A feast fora dryad," said the man
"And nimrod." she added, meeting
the boyish smile on his face with con
fidence. 1T will be a unique Christ
mas dinner"
ut will be the most delightful one
ever eaten" recklessly declared the
man, deftly turning the broiling game
When the game was done the two
sat down and ate together with nc
constraint and with real congeniality.
AS she stood under the live oak fas-
tening up her abundant light brown
hair. which had provokingly tumblet
down, the man gave her a peculiar
searching gaze.
81 have certainly met you before.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08


she returned, shaking hands. Then
her eyes fell under the radiant light III
his. Your beard prevented my rec.
ognizing you before" she added.
II was a mere STRIPPING in those
days and you girl just through high
school," he said. Then he asked with
gentle reproof: why did you sell the
old home, Leila, and go away without
leaving one word for me? When l re
turned from Europe / searched every
where for you. but no one knew where
you had gone"
A shadow from the past crossed tn
woman's face.
"Of course you heard that my broth
er defaulted. Mother and l sold the
old home to settle up for him." she ex
planned. "Then we went to Chicago
where | taught school. After moth
er's death L came west. l am gov
erness for the Evans family at Gre
II ranch"
"Lela," he said tenderly. 81 have
never forgotten you. We are both
still unmarried, thank God. Look"
he commanded. his boyish spirit re
turning. as he pointed to a cluster OF
mistletoe that chung 70 a branch of thu
oak just above her lead. AS she look
ed upward he kissed her, murmurine
with endearing accents:
"My Christmas dryadw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08

THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF
GRATIoT.
In the matter of the estate of Charles w
Tam late of the village of Elwell in said county
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that four months from
the 4th day of November A. D. 1910. have been
allowed for creditors to present their claims
against said deceased to said court for examina-
ton and adjustment. and that all creditors of
said deceased are required to present their claims
TO said court at the probate office in the village
of Ithaca i'll said county or before the 18th day
Of March A. u. 1911 and that said claims will be
heard by said court on Saturday the 4th day of
March <. ID. 1911. at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
Dated November sth A. II. 1910.
l653t4 ISAAC ). SEAVER, Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08
NOTICE or HEARING CLAIMS BEFORE

NOTICE or HEARING CLAIMS BEFORE
COURT. q -tsrs ~.
STATE or MICHIGAN
THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF
GRATIoT.
In the matter of the estate of Ely Brewbaker
late of the city of Alma in said county,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that four months from
the 2ith dav of oct, ID. 1910 have been al
lowed for creditors to present their claims
ton and adjustment, and that all creditors of
said deceased are required TO present their
claims TO said conrt, at the probate Office in the
village of Ithaca in said county, on or before
the Path day of February A. ID. 1911 and that
said claims will be heard by said court Oh Fri
day the 2ith day of February A. ID. 1911. at ten
o'clock in the forenoon.
Dated, October 3lst. A. d. 1910.
ISAAC 5. SEAVER,
l652-t4 Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08

If you would Like "A Servant in
the House" - accomplishing
ways ready for work--a money
time---worry and labor-saver, at
a cost so little it will surprise you
Oat q
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08

bag and ate II.
Suddenly a still
in the manzanita
bushes b e h | II q
her attracted hel
attention. Peer
ing through the
leaves of her re.
treat Leila saw a
tail. well built
man in hunters
garb picking his
way through the
chaparral directly
toward her tree
H. approached
with the elastic
tread of virilc
manhood. resting
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08
OUR OLD FRIENDS ART The BEST

Because they have stood 1.-THE test sof
time a I'D are known to be reliable. DR.,
Herrick's Sugar Coated Pills have been
used by three generation. They ilw.
cure liver complaint, sick headache.
observation-disclosures colds. They purify
the,blood. - - Try.them-25c per box. Ask
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08

he said abruptly.
but before you
G n { ed t b e
dryad state. Are
you from the
east?"
Formerly from
Vermont" she
answered, mas
tering the re-
fractory mass Of
hair.
LEILA warren
he cried. his face
glo W n & with
81 q d n e s S. Il
wondered from
the first If |
hadn't met you
In some aeon
long ago"
And you are
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08
.-= STATE OF MICHIGAN

"-= STATE OF MICHIGAN
EdnaJerome,
-. Complainant Twenty mimi Judicial
Edward Jerome.
Defendant
Suit pending in the circuit court for the county
of Gratiot, In Chancery, at Ithaca on the oath
day of October A. ID. 1901
In this cause il appearing that the defendant
Edward Jerome has formerly been resident of
said state but his whereabouts and residence un-
known.
Therefore, ON motion of William A. Bahlke,
solicitor for complainant II Is Ordered that the
defendant Edward Jerome enter his appearance
in said cause on or before 1--WE (5l months from
the date of this order and that within twenty
eco davs the complainant cause this order to be
published in the Alma Record n newspaper
printed. published and circulating In said county
and that said publication TO be continued once
in each week for six 90 successive weeks.
WILLIAM A. BAHIKE KELLY 5. Scarf.
Solicitor for Complainant Circuit Judge
Dated Iteaca, Michigan, october "A, A ID. 1910.
I6oit7
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08
NOTICE OF HEARING CLAIMS BEFORE

NOTICE OF HEARING CLAIMS BEFORE
COURT.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY
0F GRATiOT.
In the matter of the estate of Robert T..
Moblo, late of Riverdale in said county deceased
Notice is hereby given that four months from
the 18th day of October A. ID, 1910 have been
allowed for creditors to present their claims
against said deceased 10 said court for examina-
ton and adjustment and that all creditors of
said deceased are required to present their
claims to said court. at the probate Office in the
village of Ithaca in said county, or before the
25th day of February A. u. 1911 and that said
the 25th day of February A. ID. 1911 at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon.
Dated November sth, A ID. 1910.
l653ti ISAAC 5. SEAVER, Judge of Probate
NOTICE OF HEARING CLAIMS BEFORE
COURT
STATE or MICHIGAN
THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF
GRATIoT.
In the matter of the estate of Anton Bahlke
late of Alma in said county, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that fonr months from
| the 9th day of November "A. ID. 1910. have been
allowed for creditors to present their claims
against said deceased to said court for examna-
| ton and adjustment, and that all creditors of
said deceased are required to present their claims
10 said court, at the probate office in the village
| of Ithaca in said county. on or before the 9th
day of March A. ID. 1911, and that said claims
will be heard by said court on Thursday the
9th day of March A d. 1910.
Dated Nov. Goth, a. ID. 1910
The Washington times., 1910-04-26
Walked to Prosperity.

D ERHAPS no man IN the House Of
Representatives is more familiar
with the growth OF the West than Re
preventative James P Lstta OF Nebras-
ka- Mr.. Latta was familiar with the
middle West when II was known as the
Great American Desert
Like many other members OF the
House, prominent among them being
Champ Clark. minority leader, Mr..
Latta had 10 earn his living as a youth
by working on a farm His parents
were among the earliest pioneers Of
Iowa. when Latts was nineteen years
old ne came 10 the conclusion that he
could work out his destiny farther West
than Iowa
At that tine the overland railroads
had not been constructed. He did no,
have the means 10 buy himself a prairie
schooner and travel 10 his destination
as had his parents in their journey
from the East 10 Iowa de therefore
set out on foot. walking across the
state OF Iowa, stopping frequently 10
work for his meals and lodging but al
WAYS plugging along as fast as possible.
with Iowa behind him there was still
another State ahead Of him before he
would enter on the last stage Of his
Journey He entered the State Of Mis-
sour and walked and worked his way
across that vast stretch OF territory and
Tally landed in the Territory Of Ne
braska, where he took up a homestead
in Burke county He was one OF the
pioneer settlers in the Territory and has
seen the country grow IN an amazing
manner
Mr. Lstta no longer has 20 EOrry
about his means OF transportation. he
never got very far away from the home
stead which he claimed upon entering
the state He is now engaged extern
sfvely IN farming and stock raising, is
a banker. and reputed TO be one OF the
weaIthiest men OF the House.
The Washington times., 1910-04-26
WHAT THE PLAYGROUND
MOVEMENT MEANS.

It should not need a playground
campaign in the cities of this country
to arouse interest IN the movement TO
establish Fairgrounds or to raise money
for them Tt would not need artificial
stimulus If 1t were possible to make
the average Individual give a little
study to the good Fairgrounds do and
the evil they prevent
II the city permits children to grow
up IN surroundings which corrupt
morals, which weaken them bodily and
mentally, 1t viii have upon its hands
later men and women, many OF whom
must be cared for IN hospitals, in
ssylums, or IN jails, and others who viii
creep through a miserable old age.
Looking at the case in a cold blooded
financial aspect, IN the light Of the
saving IN the tax rate, cities have be-
gun TO realize that they cannot afford
TO shut their eyes to the environment in
which they permit the citizen OF the
future to develop The man who breeds
cattle has sense enough to know that If
he expects to raise the standard he
must look after the way the young are
reared. It Is only IN the breeding of
The Washington times., 1910-04-26
INCREASE NRAHROADEARN-
NGS-

It IS interesting to note the sub
stantial indications that the country
has recovered from the period of de-
preston incident to the panic Of 1907
and that business Is on the upgrade
Reports from ffty-three railroads, in
Guiding more than a third Of the az
gregate mileage of the country, show
that their gross earnings during March
were Ss,795,473 IN excess OF the cor
responding month last year, which IN
turn was far IN advance Of the same
month in 1908 1t Is pointed out that
the present increase represents a gain
IN ratio and IN volume. being the
largest for any month since last No
vember and being 1901 per cent over
last year. Indeed, we are told that
when we consider a period OF six years
the railroad earnings for the present
The Washington times., 1910-04-26

year are the best, not excepting the
big year Of 1907.
It is true that the railroads from
which reports have been received are
for the most part in the agricultural
West and South, but, in the first place,
there Is every reason to believe that
when the big roads in the East send
IN their reports it VIII be found that
they, too, have shared in the general
prosperity In the second place, atten-
ton should be called to the fact that
the railroads in the South hauled less
cotton during March than during the
month last year, and the
same thing was true in regard to grain
on the Western railroads. Even with
this falling of in important commOd
tiles the railroads have prospered-
The Washington times., 1910-04-26
A Tribute to Calhoun.

OF ell the state delegations :, the
~ meeting IN Washington OF the
Daughters OF the American Revolution,
only that from South Carolina went to
the Capitol and decorated the statue Of
a favorite son
a laurel wreath was placed on the
pedestal Of John c. Calhoun This bore
a simple little card and on the card was
written. South Carolina Daughters Of
the American Revolution
For three days the wreath stayed in
place and hundreds Of the Capitol visit
ors stopped 10 note the thOughtfulness
of the South Carolinians In thus paying
q tribute TO the great statesman from
the Palmetto State
The Washington times., 1910-04-26
ca pital 7 ale s
An Old-Timer.

I n these days or political strife the
Yong man is beginning to pre-
dominate In no place is this more evil
dent than IN the House Of Representa-
lives The old timers can now be
counted almost on the fingers Of two
hands Speaker Cannon l. typical OF the
old school Of Representative, and there
are few who remain In the harness with
him. Among the few Is Representative
Cyrus Adams Sulloway of New Hamp-
shire
Up IN New Hampshire Representative
Sulloway is known as "Cy." and he Is
known by the same name among his
intimate friends IN Congress- "Cy" is
politician Of the old school When
he goes 10 the Capitol he is always
CARRIED IN the clothing OF the statesman
OF old He wears the traditional frock
coat and black trousers and a big black
SLOUGH hat
Ii IS not difficult even for newcomers
TO pick out ICY" He is a giant In
stature, standing considerably more than
six feet In height and built in proper
ton He looks as though he had spent
his earlier days telling trees IN the
Granite state and had thereby acquired
his massive shoulders
customs OF the old days. he has no use
for white linen handkerchiefs- The
enormous and gaudily coIored bandanua
handkerchiefs are good enough for the
giant from New Hampshire. When he
is working hard in the House over a
mass Of pensions bills he puts the ban
dana on his desk in front OF him in
order that IT may be ready 70 wipe
away the perspiration on his high fore
head.
It is when "Cy'' gets away from the
floor Of the House that he permits him
self 70 discard the dignity OF a states
man once In his committee room he
hurls his frOCk coat on 70 the nearest
chair and proceeds TO examine the
countless pension bills IN The comfort
Of shirt sleeps and an open waistcOat.
and when his work is out OF the way
he likes nothing better than 70 pie his
feet on top Of the committee table and
dream Of the Green Mountains.
AT the present time he Is devOting
his spare moments to speculation as 70
the progress being made by the IN
surge1ts who are on his trail. and who
seek 10 retire him after sixteen years
continuous service in the House.
The Washington times., 1910-04-26
Miss Alice Sorre1 Blech Will Wed
Lieut.. Richard Wainwright, Jr., TODAY
Capt. Archibald w. Butt
Entertains at Luncheon

Capt Archibald ". Butt, Q. S. A,
aide &c the President, entertained AT
luncheon today complimentary 10 Lieut.
and Mrs. Kenneth @. CastIeman. .. s
n. Of Louisville, KY, who are visiting
IN Washington from Newport. where the
former IS stationed al the naval train
ing station
the other guests we're Paymaster and
Mayo ana Mrs Cutting, Of Norfolk;
Brig Gen Clarence r Edwards, Z ;.
q; Lieut.. Com. Cleland Davis. L. s.
y. Frank MIlet, and c. r SImpkins-
The Washington times., 1910-04-26
President and Mrs. Taft
Attend Dedication of
Republics Bureau.
Ceremonies VIII Conclude
This Evening With Re
ception Of President.

The President and Mrs Taft WIN at
tend the dedication exercises this after
noon IN the new home OF the Iuteraa-
uonal Bureau Of American Republics.
The structure Is one Of the handsomest
OF the public buildings IN the city, IS
located on Seventeenth street and Pc
tomac drive, and has just been com
pleted-
President Taft, the Secretary Of State,
the ambassador from Mexico. Senator
El1hu Root, and andrew CarueZfe who
donated a considerable fund toward the
erectlon OF the building VIII be the
speakers Of the occasion
A brilliant function tonight at which
the President VIII receive viii conclude
the oedlcatOry ceremonies Of the day
captain Butt VIII make the presenta-
lions TO the President, and among those
n me receiving party VIII be the Sec
retry Of state. Mr. and Mrs Andrew
Carnegie, the members OF the committee
on arrangements OF the governing board
OF the bureau and their wives. and John
Barrett. director OF tia bureau
The reception viii begin promptly al
SD o clock, and the doors vii be opened
at : o'clock.
The Washington times., 1910-04-26
Rev. Roland c. Smith to
Perform Ceremony at
St. John S.
Bride Is Former Social
Secretary at White
House.

Miss Alice SorreI BIech and Lieut..
Richard Wainwright. jT-, United States
Navy, VIII be married this afternoon al
o'clock in St Johns Episcopal Church.
The Rev Roland Cotton Smith, rec
tor, will perform the ceremony IN the
presence Of large gathering OK rela-
tiYcs and friends OF the young couple
The bride, who Is the daughter OF
MIS- Paul Blech. is well known in
Washington society. She recently re-
signed her duties as social secretary 10
Mrs Taft, after having served in that
capacity since the beginning Of the pres
ent Administration.
The bridegroom is the son Of the late
Rear Admiral Wainwright, L. s. n,
and comes OF family which has been
prominent IN naval circles for years.
Lieutenant Wainwright Is at present
stationed az the Washington Navy
Yard
The Washington times., 1910-04-26
The Young Lady Across the Way

The Young
lady across the
nay says she
Overheard her
father say that
Mr.. Taft really
vouId have
preferred a seat
on the bench
to the preSideH-
tidI chair and
for her part
she didn't see
~ ny they
couldn't haze a
HeW chair
made TO order
if it voud be
more comfort
able for him.