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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-08-31

with the whip to the leader re-
piled musically: Keep your seat
Mr.. Greedy; Ill get you there on
time" Greedy got there on time
as he demanded, but he lecture was
jolted clean out of him.
Hodges was associated with the
famous twin stage drivers, Curly
Dan and Curly Perry, fearless and
careful men, whose innocent decep-
f. tion of passengers, owing to their
extreme likeness, was the cause of
great hilarity. 1t happened that
Dan would start out with the stage
in the early morning from Placer
vile and at midnight would ar
rive at the changing station, where
he would give his seat on the box
to his brother likewise curly hair
ed and featured. The passengers
being asleep, they were not aware
OF the exchange, and next morning
when they espied a man whom they
thought to be Curly Dan upon the
seat they supposed he had been
driving without sleep since the
morning of the day before Perry
used to have a great time convinc-
ing the curious passengers, that he
was not his brother, but his broth
er's brother.
IL
tie staging in the west in 1879
there was great rivalry among the
drivers as to who should handle
the re- ms in the coach that took
him from Placerville to Virginia
CITY. Billy Hodges got the honor,
which was a plum" because of
the additional money in the Job.
When they started out Grant look
ed at the frisky six horse team and
then at the driver, who looked as
lively and frisky as Ills animals.
Ihats frisky team and a frisky
driVer, but he's got good eye and
white nose" exclaimed the pres
ident
Grant maryeled at the speed with
which they travelled, and the way
they dashed into Virginia City on
that memorable day just suited the
iod warrior. He complimented
hodges on his work with the reins.
Henry c. Ward, better known as
Old Wardy, who graduated from
stage driver to Wells-Fargo gun
messenger was often on the seat
with Billy Hodges. AS gunman
| Wardy made record, one occa-
sion placing him on page of Cali
tornia history. The stage was held
up an in the battle that followed
w "'uS . Trigger finger was SHOT off
his right hand. Bleeding as he
was he sat there without a whimp-
er until the robbers had secured
thelr loot and departed. He knew
the Typography of the country
thoroughly, and after the bandits
had disappeared around the hill he
stopped the state and jumping down
ran around to the left of the hill
where he knew the bandits would
come cut on another road to divide
their spoil. He got there oppor-
tunely. e&ught them redhanded and
shCt TIM down il spite Of MS
maimCd hand.
During the years from 1870 to
| 1884 Wells-Fargo lost, incidental
to robberies, S927,762.55. There
We're during this time 313 stage
foldups, "a attempted robberies
and four train robberies. More
Tran 16 guards were killed or
wounded, while more than two doz-
en- bandits were killed, besides
those sent to State prison. - St.
Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-08-31
How'S This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
satarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co. Toledo O
We. the undersigned. have known +. J. Cheney
Or the last Is years and believe him perfectly hen
Gablc In all business transactions and financially
Dle TO carry out any obligations made by his nrm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken Internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
ystcm Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents per
Sotuc. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-08-31
THIS Is CERTAIN.
The Proof That Dillon Readers
Cannot DENY.

"IIN IUUI THU UIIIOH IN'3lUpTS
Cannot Deny.
What could furnish stronger evil
dence of the efficiency of any rene
dy than the test of time? Thou
sands of people testify that Doan's
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Home endorsement should prove
undoubtedly the merit of this RENE
dy. Years ago your friends and
neighbors testified to the relief they
had derived from the use of Doan's
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their testimonials. They say time
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-08-31
A New Insurance Proposition.

Participating policies
h"Ned
ADELPHIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
for years
a policy increasing
n OF o HE MUM
froInd of issue.
OF polio, paying
In ofd DEATH
padup
NOTABLE FEATURES
An with each policy OF. the company
po!icyhoders
witho restrict ctions.
W. II. L. McLAURN, Distrit Agent, Latta, sc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
SHOW THE BOY RESULTS.
n the Farm Boy Is TO BE a Farmer
He Must See With His Own
Ewes Farm ProQress

II the farm boy is to be a farmer
he will have to be shown that he can
get good results from farming In
this day and age theories do not go
very far Il am a little fearful that
In putting agriculture into the com
mon schools we shall begin with the
wrong phase of it-be In too much
haste for strictly pedagogical basis,
Or TO have the parts logically related;
and that we shall put too little
strength on the seventh and eighth
grades" says one writer. This work
OF agriculture becomes popular just in
proportion as its economic value be.
comes apparent. We are losing many
pupils before they complete the eighth
grade. The boy remains who believes
that 1t will be to his economic value
to remain, and the boy goes out who
believes that ii will be to his econo-
mic advantage TO go out If we are
to hold boys in school by introducing
agricultural science, ii must be pre-
sented with its economic phase con
! tinually before the pupil" All of
stitutes, the short courses, the fairs,
and especially at the big Michigan
State Fair, where the economic value
of education in agriculture is plainly
! demonstrated.
To the boys on the farm. the Mich
igan State Fair offers uneXcelled OPP
portunity fer study and practical eX
perience. 1t puts him in touch with
modern methods that cannot be other
wise than beneficial. He sees the
priZe-winning horses, cattle, sheep
swine, poultry, etc, learns the best
breeds and methods of feeding to gel
the best results, hears the talk of thu
breeders and caretakers, and, if he is
at all progressive, he picks up q
knowledge that if properly followed VI
will show results on the farm. SenC
the boys to the State Fair. They car
have no better schooling.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
A PROUD MAN

Is one who holds the lines over a
spirited team. HARVELL'S CON-
DITION POWDER puts spirit into
a horse that is run down and in
poor condition. Put a little in the
feed for few days and note the inn
provement The frame gradually
fills out with firm flesh, the coat
becomes smooth and glossy and the
rundown animal soon shows the
vigor and spirit of colt. Price 25
cents. Sold by WHEATON & SON,
The Pioneer Drug Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
INTERESTS FARMERS.
Instructive Exhibit to Be Made by
Dean Electric Co. of Ohio.

AS ar example of what the Mich
iean State Fair is doing for it's pa
irons from an educational standpoint,
it might be mentioned that a success.
full endeayor has been made to secure
exhibits for Motor Hall that will be
of the most instructive nature to the
thousands of visitors who will natur-
ally pass that way. or who will be at
tracted hy the exhibits Just now the
progressive farmer is interested in
methods tnat will tighten the work
both on the farm and in the house
and electricity is sure 10 be an i'm
portant element for him to consider
With this educational feature in mind
the State Fair management has con.
tracted with the Dean Electric Com
pary OF Elyria, Ohio, for a very com
plete exhibit Of the products of their
very extensive factory. This com.
pany has designed and has in sue.
cessful operation an electric lighting
plant primarily for use in country
homes and farm houses which are toe
far away from the regular source OF
electrical supply in any community to
enjoy the benefits of connection with
the same.
This company will install in its al.
lotment Of space in Motor Hall a
complete working exhibit Of this
plant, which will consist OF the fol
lowing units:
One 1-2 II. p. single cylinder air
cooled gasoline engine, direct connect
ing motor, one small power switch
board, 2x2 1-2 in, mounted on angle
iron frame attached TO base OF en-
CINE, one set portable storage bat
teries for reserve purpose, TO be
used when engine is not running).
This apparatus will be wired up to
a very complete system of electric
lights OF all sizes and descriptions, to
different types of electric washing ma
chimes. fan motors. curling irons
bread coasters. vacuum cleaners and
such other electrical accessories as
might be used in any house having
this system installed therein. The
apparatus will be installed under the
supervision of an expert. and viii
therefore be set up strictly in accord
ance with the rules for electrical
wiring. etc, laid down by the Nation
al Board OF Fire Underwriters.
In other words. this company will
install one of these lighting plants
and other accessory parts in precise
ly the same manner as they would In
stall the same in anyhody's home fol
permanent use.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

Shelled coru-67c.
Beans-Choice. per bu. $l.9O.
Rye-S0c.
Buckwheat-s1.2 5 per 100 lbs.
Barley-$i.75 per 100 lbs.
Ear Corn 35c per bu.
HAY.
No. Timothy-$l4.00 Baled
Light Mixed-$l2.00
Clover-No. l, $1,000 per ton
Straw-$4.00
GLOVER SEED.
June-$6. 80 TO $500 per bushel.
Alsyke-$7. 80 to $500 per bushel.
Mammoth-$7.5 80 to $500 per bushel.
No. Prime Clover-S.5 80 per blu.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-$7.00 per owt
Beef Csttle--S3. 90 1925 per cwt.
Sheep-$2.a0 per cwt.
Lambs-s4. 80 to $500 per cwt.
Veal Calves 5000
DRESSED MEATS.
Beetle 9 &c per pound.
Hogs-SS.5 80 per cwt.
Mutton-5c per pound.
Veal Calves $40 per pound.
POULTRY, HIDES, ETC.
Hens-l0c.
Brollers-l219c per pound.
Beef Hides-719c per pound.
Horse Hides-$2 a. 3 90.
Deacon Skins-25c.
Calf Skins-l0c per pound.
Tallow-4c per pound.
VEGETABLES, FRUITS, ETC.
PRODUCE.
Butter-24c per pound.
Eggs--l6c, per dozen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
DEMONT RUN.ABOUT FOR SALE.

Having purchased large touring car
we wish to dispoe of our Demont Run
about. We purchased this little car
last fall and it haa not run 1000 miles.
Tires are in excellent condition, Car is
fully equipped, has top Windshield,
magnetic etc. Would be very glad to
give you a demonstration. We will
take $4,000 if accepted at once. Ad-
dress Chatterton d Son, Mt. Pleasant
Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
The STATE FAIR
AS AN EDUCATOR
No Place Where Farmer Can
Spend a Few Days With
Greater Profit.
IS GREAT SUMMER SCHOOL

II Is a Place For Both Study and Rec
reation and at the Time of Year
When Seth Are Needed-How the
Work of the Big Fair Is Planned
and Executed.
why a State Fair?"
This question is sometimes asked
by people who fail to take advantage
OF the opportunities a great exposi-
ton like the Michigan State Fair pre-
sents for study and the gathering of
practical ideas.
The question is easily answered.
A great exposition such as the
Michigan State Fair has become in
its presnt location, is a short course
summer school for the farmer and
every member of his family. A cheap
and reasonably effective course in
agriculture, horticulture and industry
1t affords opportunity for one or sew.
eral days of most profitable accumu
lation of the most valuable informa
ton and at the same time provides
opportunity for delightful rest per
iod in the metropolis of the state, al
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

mand everywhere and commands high
salaries. But the salary list Of the so
ciety has always been kept at the
lowest notch, and the president, vice
president. secretary, treasurer, gen
erai superintendent and directors OF
the society, who devote a great deal
Of valuable time 70 the work of the
fair in the course of the year, men o.
large business affairs and OF the high
est standing in their communities, re
ceive but $50 a year for their serv
ices.
When 1t is considered that six
years ago the site now occupied by
the Michigan State Fair was farm
land, with no Improvements, that il
now has the finest mile race course
In the country, with miles OF road
way, water mains, sewers and side
walks, with hundreds OF thousands OF
dollars worth of permanent buildings
acres OF flower beds and shrubbery
the best Of transportation facilities
and everything that goes to make q
model fair grounds. and a successful
fair held every year. it can be mag
I ined that a number of men with a
broad civic spirit and with excellent
business judgment have been at the
helm and have acted wisely and we'll
Last year d total of S97, 1000 was ex
pended in improvements and upkeep
and it is planned TO spend many thou
sands this year. Thus has the Mich
igan State Fair grown in size and ex
cellence until it ranks second to nc
state in the Union from any stand
point.
Premium List.
One OF the next biz tasks to be
taken up is the preparation of the
annual premium list. This requires
first a determination OF how much car
be spent In each department. and it Is
not a simple matter to satisfy the
various supervisors and superintend
ents who are all working to advance
the opportunities for their exhibitors
After this comes the classification OF
premiums and the arranging OF the
general regulations and rules govern
Ing exhibits. The 1911 list has been
greatly enlarged, and in some OF the
departments the premium awards
have been increased 20 per cent for
the benefit of exhibitors.
This work is done by the superin.
tendents of the various departments
In conjunction with the manager. and
months of work on the details are re.
quired before the copy is ready for
the printers
Between four and five hundred
newspapers lave TO be interviewed
and contracted with for advertising
space. Real news of the fair has to
be given out impartially and in a
form to please the editors: Attract
I've post cards, booklets, hangers, ad
vertising paper, etc, have to be de-
signed and prepared far in advance SO
that they can be properly distributed
and ready for use at the psychological
time. Late in the season the matter
Of proper distribution OF the adver-
Using requires the professional at
tention of a capable force.
In the advertising department alone
the state agricultural society will thi
wear spend practically $4,000
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

a time OF the year when the crops
body is ready for rest and recreation
A state fair would not be worthy
OF support if it did not keep the edu-
cational feature ever in mind. In the
case of the Michigan State Fair and
Exposition this has always been done.
IL there was nothing more done than
to make big display, to set off one
herd against another and 70 see which
individual exhibitor could collect the
largest number of ribbons, to match
implements or vehicles, 10 test the
speed of well-bred horses-if this was
the aim and the end, then il might
well be questioned whether ii is all
worth while. But in truth there are
thousands of Michigan people. not
from the farms alone, but from shops
and storerooms,. who attend the great
Michigan fair with eyes and ears wide
open, and they find the experience
vastly profitable to them 1t is, in
deed. their summer school. They
make good use of the opportunity it
affords, and they regard it more high
ly the either they attend
The result is better homes, better
farming, more industry, greater pros
perity, increased happiness. larger
herds. finer machinery, more money in
the banks. All this leads to better
homemaking.
Great Livestock Show.
First and above all else. the Michi-
gan State Fair is great agricultural
and horticultural and livestock show.
That is the real foundation for the
fair. II is in the great herds which
cover Michigan that We are beginning
to find the greatest profit indeed
without them there would no longer
be much profit in Michigan agricul-
ture Tie Michigan farmers are
striving for Improvement in livestock.
They have opportunity at the State
Fair to see the very best Of all the
breeds They come and compare
notes. They make study of horses,
cattle. sheep. swine and poultry. They
learn OF the new things. They ask
about actual results. The premium OF
fers for livestock bring the best OF
everything TO Michigan A million
dollars worth OF livestock forms the
basis for a real educational exhibit.
Next in importance to the livestock
is unquestionably the machinery and
implement exhibit In this Michigan
has one of the greatest fairs in the
world. The vehicle exhibit at Mich
igan is always good. This year the
automobile makers will all be on hand
with a larger exhibit than ever in new
Motor Hall, 1912 models being largely
shown, both in passenger cars and
trucks, giving opportunity for sys-
tematic study of the horseless We
hicles.
The makers of all kinds of machin-
cry find Michigan a splendid place to
show their goods. Michigan people
are good customers. Hence the ex-
hibit of machinery for the farms and
for the shoIs Is complete. Many
acres of ground are covered by this
exhibit, and 1t includes every kind Of
harvesting and blowing device. cement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
machinery. household utensils, and
labor-saving devices

machinery. household utensils, and
labor-saving devices
But while the educational Idea Is
kept ever at the front, there Is also
provision for amusement and pleas
ure, for a fair must be attractive II
the people are to attend. SO II is
that the Michigan State Fair has the
very best music. races. vaudeville.
fireworks, sideshows. night show
and a varied program OF interesting
reunions and meetings.
Preparing For the Big Fair.
IL anyone thinks that the prepare
ton for a big exposition and fair such
as that held in Detroit annually by
the Michigan State Agricultural So
ciety, and like that to be held this
year. Sept. 18th to 9th, furnishes a
sinecure for anyone actively connect
ed with the management. they should
visit the State Fair headquarters or
the State Fair grounds and be con
vinced otherwise. There are all kinds
Of PEG. e to deal with, and a mass OF
detail to handle that requires both
experience and the very best of judg'
ment. Few people have but faint
conception of this work, hence a brief
outline may be of interest
To begin with, it must be remem'
bered that the Michigan State Agri
cultural Society is a very large bust
ness concern. Under its control is
! property valued at practically three
quarters of n million of dollars. The
receipts OF the society last year, with
| two days Of rain during the week III
| fair was held, and bad weather is a.
ways the thing most feared by all ta,l
organizations, We're about $275.000
with expenditures few THOUSAND
less. The process of caring for thi.
property and of earning and spend
ing these great sums so as always Z
keep a balance on the right side o.
the ledger requires a business organ
ization OF no small extent. 1t de
mands the kind of high grade man
agement that is required to insure
the success of big business enter
prises, the kind that is in great de
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION-FINAI. ADMIN
ISTRArION ACCOUNT.
state of Michigan, the Probate Court for the
County of Gratiot
At a session of said court, held at the probate
office in the village of Ithaca in said county, ON
the 18th day of July A. ID. 1911.
Present Hon. isaac =. Seaver, Judge OF Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Anton Bahlke
deceased.
william A. Bahlke, executor of said estate,
having filed in said court his final adnnistra-
ton account and his petition praying for the
allowance thereof and for the assignment and
distribution of the residue of said estate, TO the
persons entitled thereto according to the will OF
said deceased.
IT Is ORDERED, That the l4th day of August,
A ID. 1911, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon at said
probate Office. be and is hereby appointed for
examining and allowing said accounts and
hearing said petition;
1T Is FURTHER ORDERED, That public notl &C
thereof be given by publication of copy OF this
order for three successive weeks previous to said
day of hearing i'll the Alma Record a newspaper
printed aud circulated in said county.
ISAAC :. SEANER
A true copy. l6S9ti Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
NO LIQUOR ON GROUNDS.
It's Sale Is Positively Prohibited BY
the State Fair Management.

The sale of liquor of any kind or
description anywhere on the grounds
is positively prohibited by the state
fair management. For a number of
years bar was conducted under the
grandstand. but last year the board
adopted a resolution declaring against
the liquor concession and the resolu.
ton will be rigidly enforced again
this year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
ORDER FOR PUBLICATION - APPOINT
MINT OF ADMISTRATOR.
of MfchiUau

ORDEk FOR PUBLICATION - APPOINT
MINT OF ADMISTRATOR
state of Michigan
The Probate Court for the county of Gratiot.
At a session of said court held at the Probate
Office in the village of Ithaca in said county, ON
the 2lst day of July A. ID. 1911.
Present: Hon. Isaac 5. Seaver, Judge of Pro.
bate.
In the matter .of the estate OF Amanda NJ
Hicks deceased.
Dora Hicks. daughter of said deceased
having filed in said court her petition praying
that the administration of said estate be grant
ed to c. A. Hicks, or to some other suitable
person.
1T is ORDERED, That the 2lst day of August
A. ID 1911 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
at said probate office. be and is hereby appointed
for hearing said petition.
IT is FURTHER ORDERED. That public
notice thereof be given by publication of a copy
of this order, for three successive weeks previous
TO said day of hearing, in the Alma Record &
newspaper printed and circulated in said county
ISAAC =. SEAVER,
true copy Judge of Probate.
l6QOt4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

The aight spectacle and fireworks
display, "chief Pontiae's Attack on
Detroit" with the Horse Show a. .
curtain raiser, will be the orandest
spectacle ever seen on q fair grounds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

If kettle of boiling hot food is deposited in receptacle
made of noconductng material the heat cannot
sequenty remains cooking temperature for
In other words food first brought boil,
then placed Freess Cooker continues cook the
if kept cooking temperature by the application of heat
from fame stove.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION 80 APPOINT
MENT or ADMINISTRATOR
State of Michigan, the Probate Court for the
County of Gratiot.
At a session of said court, held at the probate
Office in the village of Ithaca in said county, on
the 2lst day of July. A. ID. 1911.
Present Hon. Isaac =. Seaver, Judge OF Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Reuben Holiday
decreased
Alice Holiday, widow of said deceased hav-
ing filed i'll said court her petition praying that
the administration of said estate be granted to
Alice Holiday or some other suitable person.
1t is order ed That the 2lst day of August A. ID.
1911, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at said pro-
bate office be and is hereby appointed for hear
ing said petition;
II is further ordered, that public notice thereof
be given by publication of a copy of this order,
for three successive weeks previous to said day
OF hearing, in the Alma Record, newspaper
printed and circulated in said county,
ISAAC ) SEANER
A true copy. 1690ti Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
STATE FAIR EXCURSIONS.
Al the Railroads Have Granted a Re
duced Round Trip Fare.

Every railroad in Michigan has
granted a reduced round trip rate to
the Michigan state fair and will sup
ply extra train service. Local ticket
agents will supply information regard.
ing train schedules and fares.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
LOCAL MARKETS

The following market quotations are
corrected every Thursday morning:
GRAIN
Wheat-No. white, 16c No. red
79c
Oats--36c. old or new