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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-07-11


Copyright l9l2. The Bobbs- Merrill Company
all chance that" answered Floyd,
drawing a quick breath, and held out
his slender hand. I'll come"
The pact was made. In after time,
Stanton came to wonder at it's bald
simplicity.
The assistant manager overlook
Floyd, little later, when that young
mechanician, at least specifically
coat, was leaving the training camp
See here, Floyd; you are going to
race with Stanton right along, he
says"
Yes, sir"
Mr.. Green agitated his forehoding
head.
"You won't get along with him." he
asserted darkly. mo one does. He,
he is-you1l see. But you won't
leave us on the edge of race, will
you? We are entered at Massachu-
sets, for week after next; you'll turn
up on time. no matter what he does
in between?"
surely, sir. L would not leave any
one without notice, of course"
PLENTY Of notice, Floyd. For you
can't stand Stanton"
Stanton at that moment was in his
tent, contemplating with cynical spec
ulation florists box Of fragrant
green leaves lying on chair. There
was no card with these, but they were
sprays Of laurel. In fancy he saw the
message that had accompanied the
orchids, the delicately engraved let
tiers: Valerie Anterior Carlisle. Did
she take him for a matinee idol, he
scoffed or, what did she want? Some
thing, she wanted something Of him.
What? Only amusement, probably.
He had not grown to manhood in New
York city without learning that men
and women In a certain set alleged
their extreme wealth as license,
which freed them from the restraint
Of small conventionalities, and AFRO
gantly took such diversion as the mo-
ment offered. And should he play the
game to which she invited him, or
decline It? Was it worth while? He
was weary to exhaustion, but still he
remained gazing at the box Of laurel
"You can't stand Stanton" Mr.
Green was warning Floyd, by way of
farewell.
And the mechanician was laughing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-07-11
CHAPTER ~.
The Road to Massachusetts,.

The Road to Massachusetts.
Stanton and Floyd did not meet
again for fortnight. Their ways Of
life did not run parallel except when
a race was due or taking place. The
Mercury car had gone back to the
factory for thorough overhauling,
after the Neutrality-suspicious. grind, and
II would have as soon occurred to
Stanton to seek out his machine as
his mechanician. Some drivers grow
sentimentally attached to their cars.
watching them fondly and jealousy;
he did not, consistently and tempera-
mentally practical in outlook on the
minor facts of life.
It was in the railroad depot, the
morning he started for Massachusetts,,
that Stanton saw his mechanician for
the first time since the Beach victory.
Floyd was seated on one Of the wait
mg-rcom benches, readIng a magazine;
In his gray suit and long overcoat, his
head with its clustering bronze curls
bent over his book, he looked like
particularly delicate and pretty boy
Of eighteen, perhaps even trifle cf-
Terminate. Remembering that cry
from the midst of the perilous strug-
gle with the Duplex: "Cut him closer;
he's weakening! Cut him closet"
Stanton's lip curved in amused appre-
citation as he crossed to the absorbed
reader.
Good morning." he remarked.
Floyd glanced up, then rose with
an exclamation and held out his hand,
his ready color rising like girls un-
der his fine, clear skin.
Good morning; l didn't see you
coming" he responded.
mo, you were reading. You are go
ing"
"To Lowell. The car is aboard, you
know"
81 did not know" corrected STAN
I ton with indifference. He was study
ing the other curiously, striving to
analyze his singular attractiveness
and to find the reason why he, Stan
ton, should feel pleasure at the pros
pect of having this coE1paAion at his
side; he, who had never formed friend
| ships as most men did.
Floyd laughed, his grey eyes mis-
chievous.
well, / know. We've been working
all the week at the machinr, and we've
got her ticking like a watch. You
don't bother about that suppose you
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-07-11
STATE OF MICHIGAN. County of

STATE OF MICHIGAN County of
Gratiot.
In the Circuit Court for the County
of Gratiot-In Chancery.
Fred S. VanBuskirk,
VS.. Complainant,
William Green, or his unknown heirs,
legatees, devisees, or assigns, Ro-
bert N. Ri, harrison or his unknown
heirs, legatees, devisees or assigns,
Robert A. Richardson or his un-
unknown heirs, legatees, devisees or
assigns, Oliver Richardson or his
unknown heirs, legatees, devisee or
assigns, and James M. Ropplege or
his unknown heirs, legatees, devil
sees or assigns,
Defendants.
At the regular session of said Court
held in the Court House in the Vii
lage of Ithaca, in said County, on the
1st day of July, A. d. 1912;
Present, the Hon. Kelly s. Scarf
Circuit Judge.
Fred S. VanVanBuskirk the above
nam i Complainant, having filed in
said Court a Bill of Complaint against
the above named defendants, William
Green or his unknown heirs, legatees
devisees on assigns; Robert n Rich
ardson or his unknown heirs, legatees
devisees or assigns; Robert A. Rich
ardson or his unknown heirs, lega.
tees. devisees or assigns; Oliver Rich.
ardson or his unknown heirs, lega.
tees devisees or assigns; and James
NJ. Ropplege or his unknown heirs
1egatees, devisees or assigns, anc
which said suit is brought to quiet
and remove clouds from the title tc
lands situate in said county of Ora.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

Ny announcement to the enrolled Re
publican voters of Gratiot County
Having received plenty of assurance
from all parts of the county that the
faithful services | have rendered TO
II people since | have been Judge
of Probate has been duly appreciated
and that they desire continuance OF
the same for another term
l therefore make this announce G.
ment that | will again be a candidate
en- the Republican ticket for this
office, at the August primaries, and
y,"r support during the campaign and
on election day will be greatly APP
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-07-11

the Register of Deeds for said coun-
ty;
THEREFORE, On motion of Kress
& Durham and O. G.. Tuttle, Solicit
tors for said Complainant, it is order
ed that the above named defendants
and the above unnamed and unascer-
tanned defendants, and each of them,
cause his or their appearance to be
entered in this cause, on or before
the end day Of December, A. D. 1912
and in case of his or their appearance.
that he or they, cause his or their
answer or answers to Complainant S
Bill of Complaint to be filed in said
cause, and a copy of such answer or
answers TO be served on Complain
ants Solicitors within twenty days
after service on him or them of a
copy or copies of said Bill CT Com
plant and notice of this order, and
that in default thereof, said Bill OF
Complaint be taken as confessed by
saio defendants or so many OF them
as shall be in default;
And it is further ordered, that with
in twenty days after the date of this
order, the Compliments cause a copy
thereof to be published in the Alma
Record, newspaper printed, pub
lished and circulating in said county.
and that such publication be contin-
ued therein at least once in each week
for six successive weeks, or that the
said complainant cause a copy of this
order to be personally served on said
defendants and each of them at least
twenty days before the time prescri-
bed herein for their appearance.
KELLY S. SEARL,
Countersigned,
Circuit Judge
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tiot and described as follows the
south west quarter of section twenty
eight in township eleven north of
rance three west, Michigan, and which
said bill of complaint having been
duly verified by the said complainant,
and,
1t satisfactorily appearing to the
Court from the said verified bill of
complaint and from affidavit on file
in said cause that diligent search and
inquiry have been made to ascertain
the present residence or whereabouts
of the above named and unnamed
and unascertained defendants and Of
each of them, and that it is not known
and cannot be ascertained whether
tn, or any of them, are living or
dead, or where they or any of them
reside, if living, or whether the ap-
parent title, interest, claim or posi-
BILE right in or to the said lands has
been by them or by any Of them
assigned TO any person or persons, or,
if dead. whether they or any of them
have personal representatives or heirs
living or where they or some of them
MY reside, il living or whether such
bic right has been disposed of by will,
apparent title, interest, claim or posi-
and, if by will, who were their heirs,
legatees, devisees or assigns;
And it further appearing to the sat
isfaction of the Court, that the said
named, unnamed and unascertained
persons are necessary and proper par
ties to this suit, and it further appea =
ing that more than fifteen years have
elapsed since the instruments affect
ing the title TO the said lands and
which are the subject matter of this
suit, were recorded in the office OF
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don't Rav4 to. It's UP to us. But II
you will take her out on the track to-
morrow. I'll tune her up to the last
notch"
Suddenly Stanton put his finger on
the thing he sought, one thing that
made this mechanician different; and
voiced his thought before considering
wisdom.
You're q different class. Floyd" he
stated abruptly. You're no workman.
nor descendant Of workmen."
Floyd stared, startled at the brusk
irrelevanoe, then melted into
straight, direct smile as he met the
keen gaze.
Neither are YOU" he countered.
Nor It wouldn't be OF any Importance
If We were, but we are not. I'm not
asking you why you are working with
your hands instead Of your head, and
cares?"
mo one" dryly agreed Stanton.
"But I can tell you that / am doing
this to make money, and make IL
quick, and would much prefer break
Ing my neck to living In the ruck of
poverty. They are calling our train;
you had better come"
I'm supposed to keep in touch
with Mr.. Green" Floyd observed,
gathering up his magazine with cheer
full nonchalance. HE is worrying
about me most Of the time, for fear
Ill lose my nerve and desert"
Which was not precisely what was
worrying the assistant manager Of the
Mercury company, and perhaps STAN
ton Of the rough temper knew 1t.
II fancy your nerve will hold out,
If your patience does" was his reply.
Patience is supposed to be a wom-
ans art" doubted Floyd. "But I'll
try to acquire It."
| Stanton laughed briefly.
II wouldn't give much for your
chance OF success, in that case. II
ever find a woman who will ride with
me as you do, l will-marry her"
"Oh, no, you will not" contradicted
the other, searching his pockets for
a missing glove. You will marry a
Fluffy Rufles who will faint II you
exceed the eight-mile-an-hour speed
limit. And then you will quit racing
and be spoiled for the Mercury Com
pany, and all it's rival manufacturers
win chant for joy: "A young man mar
ried is a young man married
1t was so long since any one had
cared to talk nonsense to Stanton,
not to mention airily teasing him, that
he caught his breath in sheer aston
| ishment. And then tingling, hui
man warmth and sense Of comrade-
ship succeeded. 1t was as If he had
been living in lonely, silent room,
when Unexpectedly some one opened
the door and entered.
I'm too busy" he retorted only, but
his tone conveyed no rebuke.
They walked on down the room and
out into the train shed. They were
almost at the train itself, when Floyd
stopped.
Some one is calling YOU" he signi-
fed.
Stanton turned, and found a pant
ing. black-gowned young woman be-
hind him.
MY mistress babe me ask you to
wait, sir" she apologized.
Your 'mistress?"
She stepped aside, and he saw tall,
fair-haired girl, gowned with finished
! richness in a motor costume of pale
tan silk, who advanced with leisurely
/ grace toward them.
Miss Carlisle. sir" supplemented
the maid.
There is no need for you to co."
Stanton checked, as Floyd moved to
continue on his way. Stay here"
He was obeyed without comment
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-07-11
X. L. HUGHES,

r. L. HUGHES,
Register in Chancery
This suit is brought to quiet and
remove clouds from the title TO the
lands described in said bill of com
plant as follows:
The southwest quarter of section
twenty-eight in township eleven north
of range three west, Michigan.
KRESS & DUNHAM and
O. G. FUTILE,
Solicitors for Complainant
Business address, Ithaca, Michigan.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the nomination for the of
ace of Sheriff for Gratiot County in
the State of Michigan on the Repub-
lican ticket subject to the approval
of the Republican voters of said coun-
ty at the August primaries.
Assuring you that your support will
be greatly appreciated, / remain
Yours very truly,
WESLEY H. PARR.
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The maid respectfully withdrew a few
PAGES, when her mistress came up.
What a place to meet a man OF
gasolene!" greeted Valerie Carlisle
In her low, assured tones. cor are you
also in distress, Mr.. Stanton, and
forced to prosaic train travel?"
Her manner was that Of one meet.
ing an ordinary acquaintance, she held
out her hand, in it's miniature tan
gauntlet, with perfect ease. No one
could have guessed how unconven.
tional and slight had been their intro.
duction.
81 am going to Massachusetts" Stan.
ton answered as composedly.
"To Massachusetts? But so are
we! At least, we had everything ar
ranged to motor out to our country
place, until twenty minutes ago our
chauffeur was taken violently i'll.
Now suppose we must go by train"
she broke the sentence, her large
brown eyes sweeping Floyd with a de-
liberate question and scrutiny.
miss Carlisle, Mr.. Floyd, whom you
saw beside be for many hours at the
Beach motordrome," Stanton made the
presentation.
Her face cleared swiftly, he could
have said II was relief which shot
across her expression.
(To Be Continued)
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preciated. as has been your supper
in the past.
ISAAC S. SEAVER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-08-23
Reynolds Opera House.

Following is the program for week
beginning August g.
Monday night. - Gaumont Weekly
No. Is. Papa's Double. In Blossom,
Time.
Tuesday night. Votes for Women
two-reel Reliance feature. An Auto
Smash-Up.
Wednesday night. Marauders
When Money Isn't Money. Love;
Railroad. Planters Wife.
Thursday night.-Thou Art the Man
Cliffs of Epretap. The Professors Son
Call of the Rose.
Friday night. How to Make Rep
utation. Bath With Consequences
Before the White Man Came. The
Wild Rose of the Hills.
Saturday night.-Getting Rich Quick,
Doggie Debut. Gaumont Weekly No. 16
Be sure and see the big Thanhousel
feature tonight friday Called Back. y
Prices 5 and 10 cents.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-08-23
City School Opening.

The regular work of the city schools
will begin Friday, Aug. 80. 1t will be
greatly to the advantage of all pupils
to be on hand with their books. The
book lists will be distributed the early
part of the week. Examinations for
the grades will be held on Thursday,
Aug. 30, 8 to II a. m. Examinations
for the High School will be held on
Wednesday, Aug. 2S, 9 to II a. m.
The superintendent will be in his
office for consultation Wednesday and
Thursday, Aug. % and 90, from 9 to
10 a. m. The new course of study
Eshows the introduction of manual train
ing in the seventh and eighth grades, a
laboratory course in chemistry in the
junior year of the High School and
some marked changes in the CONNER
cial course, notably the introduction OF
bookkeeping and stenography in the
first year of the course.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-08-23
Holman School Opening.

To the parents and pupils of Holman
school: This is to notify you that our
school is to begin Monday, Aug. 20,
1912, and that we are anxious to have
all present, that can >be, on the first
day. We desire this to be rated as one
of the very best schools ever taught at
Holman and one of the best in the
county this year. To this end our best
efforts will be put forth and we ask all
interested to do your part we'll.
We are interested in the success of
our pupils-your boys and girls-and
we feel that you will cooperate with us
in our efforts. If you have complaints
or criticism to make, please make them
to us and we will try to make the mat
ter right. Help us to help your chill
dren in every way and success will be
ours. Yours truly,
o. L. WEAKs.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-08-23
Death Of Mrs. ]. A. Whipple.

Mrs. Cora Belle Whipple,. wife of j.
A. Whipple, died at home in this city
on Saturday, after midnight, August II,
1912, at 1915 O'Clock am.
Mrs. Whipple suffered with tubercu-
losis, which dated from the incipent
stages about three years ago. A period
of several months was spent in Roswell,
New Mexico, with apparent relief, and
then the journey to Kerrville, Texas, in
search of health, returning home last
week, accompanied by Mr. Whipple,
who was with her in Texas for few
weeks, and her little son, James, who
accompanied Mrs. Whipple to Texas.
Mrs. Whipple was the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Atkins, who came
to Obon from Montgomery County. She
was born Jan. 2, 1878, her mother dying
when she was but year old, and when
she grew to girlhood assumed the duties
and responsibilities of the household. 1t
was under the influences in keeping
with her life that she embraced the
Christian religion and became member
of the Baptist Church, growing in the
graces and beauties of character, of
wifehood and motherhood, heart filled
with tender sympathy, abiding faith,
and loved by hosts of warm friends. She
is survived by two sons, Emmett and
James, and her devoted companion.
Idolized by those of the family and
friends who were closely associated with
her, beloved leader in all that was best
in social and religious life, Mrs. Whip
pleS death was accompanied with wide
spread sorrow and the family is suffer-
ing an irreparable observation-disclosures
bowed down with grief, while memory
holds in sweet embrace the lingering in
f1uences of beautiful, tender life, the
blessings of which will live long after
the pangs of separation.
Funeral services were held at the resi-
dence on Main street Sunday morning
at $780, Rev. 8. E. Stuart, of the First
Christian Church leading, who paid a
tender and lasting tribute to the dead.
The remains we're taken to East View
and inferred with a tribute of flowers,
the purest and sweetest emblems of af-
lection and regard
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-08-23
OAK GROVE.

Miss Pearl Milan spent a few days
last week with Mrs. Perry Browder.
Miss Essie Fry, of Fulton, has been
visiting at the home of M. P. McMurray.
Messrs Dixie Corum and Billie George
were sightseeing in Nashville last week.
Miss Clara Mcconnell spent several
days last week with Mrs. Mary Cren-
shaw.
The meeting at Beulah is in progress
this week, Rev. Early is assisting the
pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Corum and daugh-
ter returned last Thursday from Dawson
Springs, Ky.
G. R. Bufford and family have moved
to their new home, formerly owned by
T. R. Reynolds.
Those on the sick list this week are l..
E. Corum, Capt. Hickman, Sid Corum
and Ada Barham.
Miss Jodie Winston, of near Fulton,
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus
Brevard this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Jones left last week
for visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Elmo Apple
gate at Jonesboro, Ark.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Drevard, ST.,
are visiting friends and relatives at
Dixon Springs this week.
Miss Marie Magma has returned to her
home in Jackson after spending several
weeks with Miss Bonnie Roberts.
Mr.. Linton Holt, who has been visit
ing his brother, Mr.. Eugene Holt, has
returned to his home in Nashville.
Mr.. Till Hale and family left Saturday
for Jackson. their future home. We
regret very much to give them up.
The meeting closed at Mount Zion
Sunday Rev. w. w. Adams, of Union
City, preached some excellent sermons.
/, L. F. Adams and family have moved
to the Parkman place, and Mr.. Tom
Reece and family to the Luton farm.
Rev. Stuart, of the First Christian
Church of Union City, will preach al
Mount Zion next Sunday afternoon al
o'clock.
Mr.. Arch Shuck and family have re-
turned to their home in Jackson after a
visit OF several weeks at the home of ].
j. Roberts.
Mrs. Sallie Boxley will return to hel
home in Maxwell, Ark, the last of this
week, after a visit of several weeks tc
Friends and relatives.
Mr.. yoorn VOORHEES, and family, o.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-08-23

The Farmer and Stockman wants a
local subscription representative in each
town in this county to take subscriptions
during the fall and winter months. A
Justice of the Peace in Arkansas made
$347. 90 during December, January,
February and March last year and never
left his office. An old soldier in Mis-
souri, has earned $5S6.00 in the last
year. A lady in Kentucky who had
sold extracts all her life took up our
work last winter and has made over
$4,000 this year without leaving her
home town. 1t requires no particular
ability to become subscription repe-
sentative. There is no reason why you
should not make from $4,000 to
100000 this winter looking after my
subscription interests in your locality.
Address James M, Pierce, Publisher
Farmer and Stockman, Kansas City,
Mo.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-08-23
CRESCENT.
Wedding bells are ringing.

Mr.. Will Whitson has about got his
sawmill in operation.
The protracted meeting is in progress
at Mount Manuel this week.
Miss Ruth Strother returned to Union
City Monday to resume work.
Miss Virgie Butler has returned home
from long visit near Martin.
Mr.. John Bruer has returned from
Dawson Springs very much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Wright and babies,
of Union City, are visiting relatives here
this week.
Mr., Johnnie Rogers and Miss Sudie
Smith were quietly married Sunday,
Esq. Hicks officiating.
The Stork passed this way and left
boys with Messrs. Jack Wilson, Howell
Hicks, Mr.. Bateman and Jim Hicks.
We have our schoolhouse just about
completed School will begin Monday
with Mr.. Grover Wilson as principal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mat Barnes and daugh
ter, Callie, of McAnua, are visiting this
neighborhood and attending the meet
ing.
The death angel visited the home of
Mr.. Howell Hicks and claimed for its
own their darling little babe. Weep
not, father and mother, for it is with
the angels in heaven. BLUEBELL.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-08-23
Notice of Sale and Barbecue.

The Rock Springs Stock Co. will offer
at public auction at Rock Springs, six
miles west of Union City, on the Union
City and Lake Road, on Tuesday, Aug.
81, 1912, beginning at 10 O'Clock, the
following property: Six head of horse
colts ranging from year to 8 years old,
6 head of good brood mares, mules
ranging from l to 10 years old, 6 six
months-old mule colts, fine FLY colts
from 4 to six months old, fine stand
ard bred stallion and one jack, some fine
mich cows with young calves and other
cattle, steers and heifers, hogs and sheep.
Everybody invited to come and bring
your families and all your surplus stock.
This will be the biggest sale of the sea-
son. Will have plenty of barbecued
meat for everybody.
The managers are H. E. Frazer, E. 81.
Russell, w. j. Cook, G. P. Caldwell, T.
w. Terrell, A. B. London. 2S-1t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-08-23
Birthday Party.

Miss Virginia Niles entertained Thurs
day afternoon from 4 to at home on
Ury street, the occasion of her birthday
anniversary. The parlor, hall and din
ing room were beautifully decorated
with ported flowers. She was remem-
bered with beautiful collection of pres
ents. Ices and cake were served at 5 80.
Mrs. Niles was assisted by Mesdames
Casey and Southworth.