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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-31

batting or handling Il estates the dis
position of iuvcnilb offenders the
setting i'm insane case, and jurisdic-
iion over county drain matters The
Importance of the office j, readily
seen and as clearly does the ueccs,ity
oi having an honest, conscientious
judge stand ont Great wrong can be
done To the widow, and orphans
through the unfair banding oi mat
tiers. The need of a competent Judge
NJ Probate is the greatest cd all OF
fees.
because Judge J Lee Potts in every
way measure, up to the high require
mcuts OF the office he /, receiving the
hearty and unanimous support Of the
Republican party and i'm addition is
receiving the support of the udepend-
cut voters and those of other party
affiliations, The wide experience OF
the man as lawyer, a Judge <oi
Probate during the years OF lSs9-1s92,
in various business activities, the ut
most fairness that has marked his
administration OF the office and every
work he has ever been connected
with: the fairness and cleanness that
is marking his present campaign; the
thoroughncss and ableness with which
he has conducted his many enter
prises. the high esteem in which he
is held by all who know him; all
these speak an unqualified endorse
- I,,Ip. Dor
For the first time in twenty years,
Judge Potts come, before the people
asking that they consider his quaIifi-
cations for the office OF Judge Of Pro-
bate as compared to the qualifications
of his opponent, and after such care
full consideration, they find that he is
better qualified to fulfil the duties OF
the office Of Judge Of Probate, that
they cast their votes for him
If elected. Judge Potts will bring
to the office a dignity fluffy in keeping
with the duties. broad experience
and hearty sympathy that will help
him to Justly deal with al cases and
an honest integrity that will Al once
win the confidence OF tire people and
assure them OF an houest admins
tration.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-31
TUESDAY, NOV. 5, 1912.

History will undoubtedly refer to
Tuesday, Nov 3, 1912, as the day
when after a long and eventful polit-
ical campaign the voters OF the L. 5
who for months previous had been
engaged in discussing the merits and
platforms of various political candi-
dates. aroused by the threatened
overthrow OF the then protective
system OF government rallied to the
standard bearers Of the party which
for a period OF years thereto had
made the T. s. the most prosperous
country on the face Of the earth, and
by the use OF the ballot and good
Judgment OF the average American
voter decided to retain in power for
another four years the standard bear
er OF the Republican party
That the readers Of the Record as
sisted in bringing about the above
much to be desired condition will be
proven WIG" inc ,''e' ~ ~ ''O
county arc eo"'''o ''0N' ''~ 'U''
evening Inc occasion VI ''''s ~"
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that never in the remembrance Of the
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-31

The demand for laborers in this
city was never greater than at the
present time. All day Monday, =.
M. Smith was ON the look out for a
man to do some work for him but
had no success, The sugar factory
are continually advertising for men.
Monday they put out bills calling for
| fifty men.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-31

The following taken from the
Grand Rapids Press of Monday, is a
plain statement that should be read
by every Republican in Gratiot coun-
ty:
"'Theodorc Roosevelt should be the
choice OF every true Republican who
feels he cannot vote for the regular
party nominee
Thus does Amos S. Musselman,
Republican candidate for governor
pick Col Roosevelt as second
choice, Mr. Musselman was asked to-
day for an expression of his attitude
as 10 the third party voter. He re
piled that he did not recognize the
s1ird party As such.
They are Republicans, said he.
Republicans as much as we. There
is nothing i'm their platform nor in
their views that is compatible with
the Democratic doctrifcs and no true
Republican should hesitate between
Mr.. Wilson and Col Roosevelt Col.
Roosevelt still J., a Republican and J.
never have seen any reason To quarrc'
with any man who chooses to vote
for him Personally ! have expressed
80, ~ T." :,,L '' w., tL"r. ,';d,
diy;sion 6etwecn stare issres in Mich
loan and the national issue, do
not see where presidential preference
can affect matters OF state admins
tration and to TIM, end nave con-
Hheo my arguments eN'lnslVeIy 10
S'"'.
..,,.,.,ll ~. I - Po,,,,i,
Iicer Iro Ia. r;.r'l s., L'e ,.;c,,,. AMI
he Is still 81 member of tho party to
my ways OF thinking Just now the
old party i, divided, but IT is divi-
-lon within the party. ! cannot justify
any Nepuoh1dn VINO ioI any reason
~ ,r',,S 1 ''''i.o' ~ Ia''S ~
bc , Rcnubl;can's second choice And
the many Republicans who consider
him FIRST are none the less members
OF the party for that reason. We are
members ot the party whether we
iaVoi MT. ar on, Col. kooseveit Tor
president Nllcr II an over look
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In the above statement Mr Mus
Selman undoubtedly voices the senti-
ment of the Republican voters OF
Michigan. Republican, whether
known as Stand Patters' or Nation
al Progressivos, are a unit as to the
merits of protective tariff, free
trader cannot be found in their ranks.
The difference of opinion which
caused the split in the Republican
party was occasioned not so much
by party ideals and platforms as by
party standard bearers The two
strong men OF the party BOTH PRO
TECTIONlSTS. Roosevelt and Taft,
had their warm and enthusiastic ad-
mirers. neither faction of which would
make concessions to the other, hence
the break. each party retaining as
their leader one of the two protec-
tionists.. TAFT or Roosevelt That the
Republican National ticket will be
81 ,1;, .n,rodaJ b,,t tbot tho Rcr,rh .
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-31

capacitated for the work. Mr. Tuck
or was travelling salesman Mr..
Tucker is man of excellent educa-
ton. OF large experience and sue
oessful man despite his atflictiou He
is beautiful penman and the Record
knows oil no one who l. more de-
serving OF the office or will take care
OF the office Of Register OF Deeds in
more satisfactory manner
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-31
SHERIFF.

Upon the Republican county ticket
this fall there is young man who
seeks the office of Sheriff. Wilbur
Ennis, for the past three years con-
nected with the sheriff's office as
deputy and later under sheriff, which
office he now holds under Sheriff
Rowell, who is Democrat, is that
young man.
Mr., Ennis has large acquaintance
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-31

Record endorses the candidacy of Mr..
Redman for his fitness for the office
has never been questioned and a man
of his ability is hard 20 find.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-31
RESERVE THEIR SHOUTING

A company of Alma gentlemen
made of w. A. Bahlke, p. w. Crea-
ser, Mr. Johnson and Mr.. Crandall
were in Middleton last Thursday in
the interests of the democratic party
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-31

A call at the Record office left the
impression that these Alma men are
about as sane lot of politicians as
the country newspaper man ever en-
counters. They are confident of sue
cess, as they have right to be, but
they are reserving their shouting un-
I'll after decentralization Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-31

Presbyterian Examiner of last week
was a big advertisement for Alma,
having in its center pages three
page write-up of Alma College, and
the Inauguration of President Blais-
dell, from the pen of DR.. Jay Clizbe;
also about a column in the "news de-
partment" from the Alma cores
pondent regarding interesting events
, in connection with the Church and
College. DR.. Clizbe's article is illus
trated by four cuts, one being that of
the reception hall at Wright Hall,
then the Wright Hall dining room,
a beautiful cut Of Wright Hall and
also of President T. c. Blaisdell.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06
Laugh and the World
Laughs With You. Weep
and You Weep Alone"

BIFF! BIFF! BIFF, the Great
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ing greater strides than any other
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lie today, 1t is a magazine that
will keep the whole family in good
humor. The staff OF Biff contains
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critics, and editors on the continent.
1t is highly illustrated and printed
in many colors. 1t will keep the
whole family cheerful the year
round. You can afford to spend
SOC year to do this. Send this
clipping and SOC today to The B.ti
Publishing Co. Dayton, Ohio, Tor
one years subscription.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrah
Cure.
+. J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undo rsigned, have know
f. J. Cheney for the last 10 years,
and believe him perfectly honor
able in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COM =
MERGE, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold by
all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06
NOISY AERoPLANEs.

The constant circling of aero
planes over houses at Newhaw, Sur
sey, in close proximity to the Brook
lands track, has led to a protest by
the residents. 1t il alleged that
some of the machines have been in
the habit of flying very low over the
houses. "Aeroplanes, in fact, on tiv-
ing days, are as common as rocks,
was the remark of one resident, land
they make fifty thousand times more
noise" A letter has been received
from the authorities at Brookland'
saying that airmen have been warned
not to fly low over houses.-London
Mail.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06

ST. GREGORYs MAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH.
Mass and Sermon every First sunday of the
month, at $50 "A. m
Sermon and Evening Prayer, every Third
Sunday OF the month, at 1880 y. m.
REV p. AMBROSE REGER. o. $. u.
Pastor. COrbin. Ky.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06
At Union College

Saturday Dec. IA, 8 p. NJ. A
Comedy--The Chaperon, by the
department Of Expression.
Tuesday, Dec 17,-S r. NJ.
Juvenile Program including cantata
Mrs. Santa Claus and the Xmas
Dolls.
Thursday Dec. 49, s p. NJ.
Concert Entertainment by the de-
partments of Music and Express
sion.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06
To LOnSumpiiVeS

Rev Edward \ Nilsson was cur
ed hy >jmp'e means OF severe
throat and lung affection which de-
vcl"ned INTO consumr zion T. YOU
viii write 40 Mr.. Chas. A. Abbott,
50 Ann St, New York civ. he viii
send You FREE OF CHARGED
MIR Wilson's toll description of MS
cure IL Will cost YOU nothing and
nav prove blessing.
i2412
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06
LOCALS

Mrs. A. !. Croley is on the sick
list week.
Chris Pearl, the popular travel
ing salesman of London, was cal
ling on the trade here the first OF
the week.
Mrs. John Carmacial. who is
making her home with MIR. and
Mrs. A. w. Seward in this city is
on the sick list this week.
Nobody loves a stingy man, so
BOYS, you had better think about
this and get that box of candy for
her at Uncle Ike's.
Mrs. Harry Marcum, of Cattles-
burg, visited her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. w. W. Tinsley in this city the
first of this week.
There will be piano recital given
by the pupils of Miss Huddleston at
the Baptist Institute next Monday
evening.
Uncle Ike, as usual, has in
large supply of Xmas boxes OF
Steers fine candies which are on
display at his cafe.
Why is it that England sells more
caps and gloves than all the town
put together? Because he carries
the line and shows them in front oil
his store.
Prof I, Alex Tinsley, principal OF
the High School, attended the meet
inc Of the Southern Educational
Association at Louisville last week.
returning home Sunday.
Uncle Ike guarantees every piece
of candy sold by him to be fresh
and pure. If you are dissatisfied
with a single piece he refunds your
money.
B. E. Bingham, who has been
taking a commercial course at the
Wilbur X. Smith Business College
at Lexington was called home last
week on account of the death OF his
grandmother Mrs. Hoskins.
BOYS, better begin TO think about
that box of candy that YOU are
going to get Tor her Xmas. You
might step into Uncle Ike's and
take a look at the beautiful boxes
there now.
AUCTION SALE, on Saturday
Dec 7th at 2 O'Clock p. m. the
entire lot OF household furniture OF
Mrs. Mae Mcdonald will be sold.
Sale 10 be on Court House Square
Everything will he sold at a bar
gain,
Mrs. z. W. Cole entertained last
Saturday with two course lunch.
Those present were Miss Lilleston
and her sister. Miss Milward, Miss
Walker. Miss Stanford, Miss Moery,
Miss Weeks. Mrs. Stanford and
Mrs Brown,
Father England CANE hardly
wal, an his trade since he took of
the tarih. The farmers are coming
from the head OF Shrinking Creek 20
see Iingland's prices and goods
since he took of the tariff. Keep
vour ave on Rngland's prices,
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06

Big line of Dry Goods, Shoes,
Boys Clothing at England's.
"Steers," that's the brand Of
candy handled by Uncle Ike, and
there is none better.
The little child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Main, of this city died last
Tuesday morning of Pneumonia
fever and was buried at the Bar
bourville Cemetery Wednesday.
The bereaved parents have the
heartfelt sympathy of the entire
community in the loss of their low
ed one.
"Uncle Rube," the rural comedy
which was put on at Union College
will play an engagement at Pine
vile at the opera house the 10th of
this month. This is the best local
talent play put on here for many
months and the patrons of the
show house at Pineville will be sure
to enjoy this production.
Mrs. J. D. Tnggle entertained
last Thursday evening with a six
o'clock dinner the following; Mrs.
Pat Kincaid, of Corbin, Miss Nell
Barner of this city and Mr.. Nichol-
son of Corbin and Mr.. c. G. Black.
A very elaborate six course dinner
was served and the evening was
pleasantly spent by those present.
DR.. 6. H. Albright who has been
in the St. Ioseph's Hospital at
Louisville for several days past is
improved this week although still
in serious condition. Mrs. Al
bright has been with him since there
and Mrs. NJ. S. Costellow left here
Monday TO remain there until he is
entirely out of danger Mrs Costel-
low returned Thursday and reported
him greatly improved.
There will be Z cent social given
at the Brown Hall next Saturday
night for the benefit of the Baptist
Ladies Aid. This money being
raised by these good women is for
payment on the concrete walk
which was constructed at the Bap.
fist Institute and fronting this
property on Main Street, and no
one should hesitate about helping
them in this work,
The Ladies Aid OF the NJ. +.
Church will give "Bazar" on
December Is and 10 beginning at
1 O'Clock and continuing through
the evening until o o'clock of each
day designated. All kinds of dainty
and useful articles suitable Tor
Christmas presents. will be on sale
at reasonable prices. Refreshments
will be served, homemade candies
on sale. Re sure to try a cup OF our
delicious Tetleys Tea.
A little boy in passing England's
store saw all those pretty caps and
gloves hanging out front and said
"Mr, England where did you get all
those pretty caps and gloves
England told him in New York -
"Oh. don't want cap aud pair
Of gloves so bad, aud no money
aud no father or mother" Sc
England gave him a uiee cap and q
PAIR OF gloves And the little ho'
went ON 10 SC pool telling hke Il
vas christmat time.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06
THE REASON.

"Pa, why do they call it Dame
Fortune p
Because Dame is feminine. For
tune is symbolized as a woman"
"Why do they symbolic Fortune
as a woman?"
Because she's nearly always late
when you have an engagement with
her"
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06
ANOTHER SNARE.

"The speed mania Of the age leads
to crime, Take time, my young
friend
But suppose that leads to steal
ing watches 7"
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06
A CHORD OF WOOD.

Smith-Sappington has voice of
wonderful timbre.
Jones-It's not surprising-he's
such a blockhead Judge.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06
CHEERFUL ADMISSION.

"Mr. Guilins, l am going to raise
your rent"
Are YOU: Well, that is more
than | can do"
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06

SG5.OO has paid for the tuition
and board for Business Course at
the Wilbur Smith Bust ness College,
Lexington, Ky. Many of the grad
yates of this College have positions
paying from $500 to $4,000 per
month.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1912-12-06

"Ano you irving to raise anything
on your place."
"Yes. the mortgage"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
Came to Attend Big Sale.

j. M. Flynn, of Stuart was in town
Tuesday, having came over to attend
the Madison Spencer Duroc Jersey Hog
sale. While here he purchased the top
notchers at $52.5O and $50. Mr.. Flynn
is q breeder and shipper Of Duroc Jer-
sey hogs and is considered one of the
best judges of his class in the state. He
has nine strains Of this breed and the
four he purchased Tuesday will add
greatly to his already fine stock. Mr..
Flynn sold Sc head Of thoroughbreds at
q sale hast December and his sale was
one of the largest in that section Of the
county. He is also Arm believer in
the use Of printers ink and makes it
pay big returns.
Mr.. Flynn was a resident of Audu-
bon county until ten years ago when he
went to Guthrie county. He has been
living near Stuart but recently moved
across the line in Madison county where
he owns a fine half section. His father
and mother who have been in California
having recently returned and are now
living on the farm he occupied near
Stuart. j. M. has lot Of friends here
who will be glad to learn that he is
prospecting and doing fine In his new
location.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
No Lecture Last Thursday.

Audubon people were again disapoint-
ed last Thursday night when Father
Arthur Macleod failed to come to deliver
his lannon's lecture, 'Evangeline.
Father Macleod was on his way to
Audubon when he received message
that his father had died, and he was
compelled to return home to attend the
funeral. This is the second time that a
date had been arranged for Macleod.
and the people here were greatly in
hopes that he would be able to deliver
his lecture on the date he was contracted
to appear. The lecture course this
winter is managed by a number Of the
young men of the town who have done
everything in their power to give us
good clean and wholesome entertain.
ment. Somehow another, they have
been having hard luck, having adver-
tised four numbers and received only
one. It is to be hoped that they will
suffer no financial loss and that in the
end, the numbers as contracted for will
appear during the next few months.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
Father and Son Insane.

Guthrie Center, Ia, Jan, 3c.-Geo.
Boyd and son Harry, Of Jamaica. were
both pronounced insane by the insane
commission and have been taken to
Clarinda by Deputy Sheriff L. E. Moore.
Geo. Boyd is about 70 years old and
quite wealthy. He owns nice farm
near Jamaica, and beside has quite q
little property in Jamaica. He was first
adjudged insane about two years ago
and was taken to Clarinda. His son in
. few months secured his release and
took care Of him himself. Brooding and
worrying over the condition of his
father, the son became violently insane
last Tuesday. He tried to commit sui
eide. About 8 o'clock in the evening he
shot himself twice in the forehead, the
bullets glancing and causing nothing
but scalp wounds. The son was un.
married and 80 years old.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
Surprise Birthday Party.

Monday evening the Senior Class Of
the Audubon High School hired bob
sled and drove out to the palatial home
of Geo. A. Foley east of town and sur
prised his daughter, Lillian. who is .
member of the class, in honor Of her
birthday. The young Miss, however
was equal to the occasion and babe them
enjoy and make themselves at home.
At 8 o'clock a three course spread
was laid to which those present did full
justice in the devouring act, as only
such healthy young people can. A large
birthday cake was cut into and passed
by Miss Lillian. After supper the even
ing was spent in social pastime. At q
late hour when departing reluctently.
the class members left, voting Miss
Foley an able entertainer and wishing
her many more such happy birthdays.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
OLD NEICHBORS :; y.
MEET TO Dine
Talk Over Pleasant Memories of the
Past..Was Great Surprise But
Happy and Pleasant One.


One of the most delightful gatherings,
especially to the one for whom it was
given, was at the delightful home
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Miller last Mon
day in honor of the eighty second birth
day of John Renftle. The party was
gotten up as a surprise to him, and how
complete was the surprise can only be
appreciated by those present.
Mr.. Renftle is one of the partial shut
ins; and sometime ago Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller thought of how many of the old
neighbors of Mr.. Renftle had moved to
town, and how delightful it would be
to have a gathering, so out of the good
ness of their hearts they began to plan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Renftle and family were
accordingly invited over with no men.
ton of the plan to have others. When
the guests began to assemble and more
than thirty had gathered, Mr.. Renftle
sat dumbfounded with surprise and
delight.
Most of the assembly were his lifelong
friends and neighbors, and his close
neighbors in town. It touched him
greatly 10 think that these men and
women who had known him so long,
should thus gather to show their rem
embrance of him.
The dinner was one ~ only such az
Mrs. Miller and the other good cooks
could plan and put togsther.a As could
BE- said Of the table Of the early ssst1srA
the table fairly grosned beneath the
good Things upon it.
The browning part q the gathering
was when Rev. A. B. Miller, III pastos
beoughI forth large comfortable chair
and in . few wsll clsssn words told
him how It Wis ths wish Of IN the civ
en- that 10 might havs many years TO
enjoy IL. As Mr., Renftle satamong his
friends and thought over the past, il
seemed like s dream. 90 years ago he
was born in far away Germany. Alta
he came to New York and helped to
widen the canal and make IL moro nav
igable. When he came west he settled
first in Iowa county, where he met Mrs
Renftle, and they were married. They
came to Audubon county and settled
In Cameron township in 1880 and for
Itwenty.eight years they toilsd and
worked among the friends who on this
occasion were giving their appreciation
OF the generous life he, and his family
had always lived. It was time that
will be long remembered by all present
and can only be duplicated if in two
years more they may gather to celebrate
the golden wedding of this estimable
couple. s .y