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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26
Ithaca Local Items

e. N. Clark of North Star transacted
business in Ithaca Wednesday.
S. S. Munson of North Star was in
Ithaca Tuesday. M
Miss Gertrude L. Cslkins of South Ly-
ons is visiting with Miss Annie Dean.
H. a White of Alma was an Ithaca
caller Thursday.
Mrs. Fred Wolfe of North Star spent
Tuesday here:
Rex Barstow of Detroit spent the week
at Ithaca.
William Willoue hhy was at Lansing
last week on business.
Ora Roberts os North Star was an
Ithaca visitor Thursday.
District Superintendent Phelps of Lam.
sniff occupied the Methodist pulpit sun
day morning and evening.
Gyms Mills of Pompeii was at st.
Louis and Ithaca last week.
Mrs. sidney Hoag returned Friday
from visit with relatives at Lansing.
Henry Zoss Of North Star was in Ith-
AGA Friday.
Miss Kate Whitman is spending fort
night with Mrs. Fred Stafford in Pom
tiac.
Emerson Wang of Pompeii spent the
week end with relatives in Ann Arbor.
Cal Devereaux and wife of De Witt
motored to Ithaca Saturday.
Albert Shaw was at Alma and Blanch-
ard last week.
Barney Giesken OF ST. Louis tran
sacted business here Saturday.
Edw Lance and wife of Pompeii
spent Saturday in Ithaca.
T. A. Goodwin and family spent Sun
day with St. Louis relatives.
Mrs. NJ. J. Carmony and daughter of
North Star spent Saturday here.
George Richard and family visited
with his parents in Alma Sunday.
Harold Broughten was an Alma visitor
the first of the week.
Miss Matte Seaver of Pompeii visited
with Mrs. Warren Stahl last week.
Morgan Barstow spent the week end
at Alma.
Mrs. Geo. Fink of Alma visited with
Ithaca friends this week.
Edwin H. Stowe, son of Taylor and
Martha St. John Stowe, was born in
New York, February 10. 1880 At the
age of II he came, with his parents, to
Michigan, settling in Lenawee county.
Thirteen years later he was united in
marriage to Miss Sarah Malissa Gray,
and they settled on farm III Newark
township, this county about 1855, where
they lived until 1906, when they re.
moved TO Pompeii.
Mr.. Stowe has been in i'll health for
some time and passed away Saturday,
November ID, 1914, aged "a years s
months and 20 days.
In December of the year 1864 he
enlisted in the army, with Company c.
10th Regiment Michigan Infantry. and
served eight months, being then honor
able discharged from service. He and
his wife were charter members Of the
First L. B. Church in North Star town
ship. and the former was superintendent
OF the Sunday School for a number of
years.
Bishop c. l.. Wood of Alma con-
Quoted services at the U. b, church
Tuesday, Nov. 18th, and interment was
made in the family lot in Fritz Genet
airy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26

Shall j Become a Christian" is one
which very profoundly concerns every
one. and question in the answer.
ing of which no one should make any
mistake. You are cordially invited tc
the service next Sunday night.
Everyone is assured of a cordial wei
come at the Sunday School which meets
at IL: 80 a, III. Mr.. Frank McConkey is
the superintendent.
All young people are very earnestly
invited TO the Y. p. S. O. E. devotional
meeting which meets every Sunday eve-
ming at 8:l5 p. IN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday Nov % the pastor will preach
both morning and evening. At a. III.
the theme will be 1.-The Judgement"
AT 7 p. m. theme "How Shall l Become
a Christian"
The series of evening sermons on
"The Christian Life" Of which the ser.
mon next Sunday evening will be the
third, is proving of great value as they
touch upon the most fundamental ques-
tons that any one can possibly consider
the discussion of the question "How
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

William Gallagher spent Thanks
giving day in Bay City
Albert Esselstein was called to Hol-
land on business Friday.
j. Fuller and sons Floyd and Otis OF
Clare were in Alma Saturday.
Forest Hastings of st. Louis was ar
Alma business caller Saturday.
Wayne Knight of st. Louis was an
Alma business caller Saturday.
Miss Kathleen Hawley was a guest
of friends in st. Louis Saturday.
Miss Edith Lowry of st. Louis
spent Saturday afternoon in Alma.
Miss Lillian Coll spent Thanksgiv-
ing in Breckenridge with her parents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26
BAPTIST CHURCH.

J. w. Priest, Pastor. Residence,
802 Gratiot Ave.
Sunday Morning Serviv~, 10 o'clock.
Sermon. 81 Keep Under My Body"
Sunday School 1880.
B. Y. p. u. Meeting 6 o'clock.
Topic: "Our Home Mission Respon-
sibilities to the Great West"
Leader. Mrs. John Becker.
Evening Service o'clock.
Sermon: "The Word of the Lord"
Church Prayer Meeting Thursday
Night 80.
All are cordially invited to these SER
vices.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26
Quantity for detection
Quality of Uervic e
furniture n e al er
funeral director
DID YOU EVER SAY THIS?

DID YOU EVER SAY THIS?
How 1 wish 1 had an extra bed so
that Uncle John and Aunt Mary would
come and visit US. This house is SO
small that there S no room for an
other bedroom, and SO we are de-
prived OF the comfort Of visits from
our friends that are too far away
to get here and get back the same day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26
METHODIST NOTES.

First Methodist Episcopal church,
Ga homelike church,, Rev. Thomas
G. r. Brownlow, minister. Parson-
age, TIA State street, Union phone No.
AZ,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26

Coats at your own price at Mrs. p.
Adams.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
CHAPTER XIV
After Five Years.

The window of the cell was small,
but 1t was low enough so that a man
standing could see from IT the vast
sky and the sea-line six miles away
and, by leaning close to the bars, the
hill that sloped down into wooded
country; beyond that the sand OF the
shore. The jailer stood close by the
little window in the stormy sunset for
better light as he dropped the medi.
cine.
"One-two," he counted the drops
carefully up to nine, and then glanced
at the prisoner on his cot in the cor.
ner. who tossed, and talked rapidly.
disjointedIy. 1T is high time that the
doctor saw him." the jailer spoke, half
aloud. IF the governor had been here
this would not have been allowed to
run on. am glad the governor is
coming back"
With that the prisoner threw on the
cover from his shoulders and sat up
suddenly. with wild bright eyes star.
ing at the jailer.
"Pietro!" he called in establishment
why. my dear old Petrol" and flung
out his hands eagerly toward the man.
and would have sprung from the bed
to him.
But the iailer was at his side and
held him down, yet gently. BE quiet,
signor," he said respectfully 1T Is
only old Battista; you will see II you
lock. Only Battista. who has taken
care OF you these FIVE years"
The, brilliant dark eyes stared at
him hungrily; then with sigh the
light went out OF them and the head
fell on the pillow.
"Ah. Battista." he said, my good
Dattista." A smile full of q subtle
charm made the worn face bright He
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
VALUE or PROPER SPELLING
Attribute Highly Valued In CONNER
,y cial Life, and 10 a Sense to
i9.F Be Developed.

Good spelling and Intelligent pune
tuation are. the accomplishments that
keep many gray-haired women draw.
ing good salaries as stenographers in
downtown Offices. The manager of a
typewriting office from which are sent
hundreds of stenographers makes nc
secret OF the fact that good spoilers
are scarce.
I'VE had customer come In the
other day." said the manager, who
had evidently had a run OF hard luck
in the spelling line. He wanted a
woman who could spsll, No matter
II she's cross-eyed and has bunch
on her back. he said. II she can spell
and write an intelligent letter While
this was a rather extreme case II
shows that employers are beginning
to grow impatient over the careless
spelling of today"
Another Office sending cut many ste
nograpLers has a series OF test letters
prepared especially with spelling
catches for the unwary. Common
words, famous as pitfalls for careless
spoilers, are strewn throughout these
specimen letters. Fully half the ap
plicas.ts put an extra in separate;
In many cases the before the last
syllable In noticeable is missing, while
the correct placing OF the 10 In the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
CHAPTER XIII.
The Ruse

The Ruse.
The day before the escape. as the
Prince, weak and Ill yet. lay In bed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
SYNOPSIS.

Francois Beaupre. a peasant babe OF
three years, after an amusing incident In
which Marshal Ney figures. Is made a
Chevalier of France by the Emperor Ma
poieon. In the home OF the lads parents
In the village OF Vicques, France, where
the emperor had briefly stopped to hold a
council OF war. Napoleon prophesied that
the boy might one day be marshal OF
France under another Bonaparte. AT the
axe az ia Francois meets a stranger who
ts dstonished when the boy tells him OF
his ambition. Francois visits General
Baron Gaspard Gourgaud, who with
Alike. his seven-year-old daughter, lives
nj the Chateau A soldier OF the Empire
under Napoleon he fires the boys mag
lnatton with stories of his campaigns.
The general offers Francois a home at
the Chateau. The boy refuse TO leave his
parents, but In the end becomes a copy
list for the general and learns of the
friendship between the general and Mar
quis Zappl, who campsigned with the gem
erai under Napoleon. Marquis Zappi and
bis son. Pietro. arrive at the Chateau.
quis's son while the former goes TO
America. The Marquis before leaving for
America asks Francois to be friend
OF his son. The boy solemnly promises.
Francois goes to the Chateau to live
Marquis Zappi dies leaving Pietro as q
ward of the general Alike, Pietro and
Francois meet a strange boy who proves
10 be Prince Louis Napoleon. Francois
saves his life The, general discovers
FRANCOIS loves Alike. and extracts
promise from him that he will not inter-
fere between the girl and Pietro. Fran
coils goes to Italy as secretary to Pietro.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26

threw himself on the horse. A col
der caught at the bride. The naked
sword twinkled and the man was I'M
der Bleu-bleu's feet. For a second
there was vortex of men and fran
tic horse. and riding the storm buoy
ant figure OF fury, flashing blade.
with infinite swiftness, this way and
that. Then horse and Lad shot out
from the living canvas. streaked the
background OF trees a second and were
gone, and the Austrian troopers scram-
bled into their saddles to follow
Through sun-spotted. breeze-tossed
woods tore the chase; across a road
and over low fence, and still Fran
co.'s led, but the heavy horses gained.
II was hopeless hunt, for the land.
lords mount was no match for the
big cavalry horses. yet the riders
light weight and clever horsemanship
counted, and 1t was fully four miles
from the inn when Bleu-bleu stumbled
and fell at a ditch, and Francois
pitched over his head. His lead was
short by now. and they were on him
IL q MOmSht, III q ihonos NO Wdb SCiLSu
by dozen burly Austrians.
The leader took sharp look at him
as he stood painting. staring defantly.
what Is this" the Austrian de-
handed sternly, and wheeled to a
trooper in a bunch. Friedrich. thou
knowest the cub OF the Bonapartes. Is
this lad he?"
And Friedrich lunged forward, gasp
ing. for he had run his horse hard. and
shook his head. mo. my captain.
have never seen this one"
The boy looked from one to anoth-
er OF the threatening group, smiling.
composed in spite of his quick breath
ing. The captain took step close to
him and shook his fist in his face.
you have fooled us, you young
game-cock, have you? But wait. Do
you know what we will do to you. you
bantam OF Frenchman? Do you know
how we will treat you for this. we Aus
trians?"
Color deepened In his cheeks, and
Francois drew up his figure magnifi-
Gently.
"You may do what you like, Mes
sieurs." he said gaily. 1T is for you:
my part is done. The prince is safe"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26

word parallel reduces many OF the
applicants to state OF discourage
ment.
Good spelling is a pretty sure sign
OF mental alertness," said a business
man with several Offices and many
stenographers. 81 find that II one Of
our stenographers is naturally good
speller she is interested In the cor
rect spelling and use OF new words
that come to her attention in reading
or in dictation. Now as a matter OF
fact it is no small Job to keep UP with
the spelling of the hundreds Of new
words.
Our Oldest stenographer and our
best speller keeps on her desk lit
tie book not more than an inch thick.
but 1t has more first aids to poor spell
ers than anything I've ever seen. She
doesn't use It much. but everybody
else does. Chicago Record-Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
coerelo1r /s>2 ey eoeeo tSsSeAL Co

Louis and the sham marquis to drop
their liveries and travel as the sons
OF the English woman for whom their
passport was made out. The clothes
which Beaupre was to wear had be-
longed to the young man dead at Forli
Louis Bonaparte's brother--and as
he presented himself dressed in them.
he saw the painful flush which crept
upon the princes face.
"Your highness, | am sorry" he
stammered. 1T is grief to me-" And
then he threw himself impulsiyely on
his knees by the side of Louis chair.
my prince, wear them with rever-
ence." he said, and then. hesitating, he
added: Perhaps | would seem less
unworthy IL your highness knew that.
mere secretary as am. am yet more.
l am noble. 1t is not simple Francois
Beaupre whom you honor. but a man
created chevalier by the sword OF the
emperor"
The dull eyes Of the prince shot a
glance between dropping lids. What
is 1t you mean, monsieur" he de-
manded But at the moment the queen
entered the room, and the lads sprang
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26

OF that brotherhood scattered over Eu-
rope--the friends of Hortense; 1t was
an officer who had protected her years
before at Dion.
So for week they lived side by
side with their enemies and only a
few feet lay between the Prince and
capture, for his room was next that
of the Austrian general. with but a
double door between. II was life
of momentary anxiety. for the Queen
feared each time the invalid spoke
that they might recognize a mans
voice; when he coughed she turned
white. But at the end of the week
Louis was at last well enough to go.
He was to leave Ancona disguised as
one of his mothers lackeys. the young
Marquis Zappi was to put on another
livery, and over the frontier they were
both to change and be the sons OF
Hortense travelling on the English
mans passport.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
aRabbIt prIvesy Advoeated.

The western farmer dislikes the
coyote, and bounty ID offered for
its pelt; the result Is that the coyotes
have greatly diminished. But, says
the Portland Oregopian. the killing of
the coyotes has resulted in great
increase of rabbits: many expert
ments have been made to diminish
their number by inoculating them with
disease, but without satisfactory re-
suits. Rabbit drives" are the only
sure remedy; 10000 jack rabbits were
killed In one county In Oregon In
this way last wintsr.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
Quite Natural.

A traveller was riding on muleba
through a very wild and turbulent I
gion where human life was among
cheapest Of commodities. Noticing
cross surmounting a heap Of stones
the roadside, he asked his guide wi
1t meant.
THAT is grave" said the gui,
1T means that the man died on Il
spot and was buried there
Indeed" remarked the travel
"and how did he die?"
'He died q natural death, sir"
What do you mean?"
HE was shot"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
presenee NJ Mind.

A tramp called at Mr.. Cobb's no
one morning.
i've walked many miles TO
you. SIR" he said, because pc
told me you we're very kind TO
unfortunate fellows like me-
Indeed" said the old gentle
"And are you going back the N
way?"
Yes, air." was the answer
WELL said Mr.. Cobb. "just (
tradict that rumor as you go.
you? Good morning."-Lippincotti
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
,rxs, school chilarsn Az, s,,Lly.

Children who are delicate, feverish ahf -
Will get immediate relief from Neither S.<ra.
Sweet Powders for Children. They cieanlssss
stomach. act on the liver, and are recommend
for complaining children. A pleasant rems
for worms. Used by Mothers for "a years
A. 3. olmsted. lie Roy, N. X. Adv.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
q Reneht.

Il almost changed counter
when heard IT,"
What q pity you lost such
chance!"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-29
Copyright Newark Daily Publishing Company
CONTINUED from Yesterday clared Davie looking augter


clared Davie, looking fustered,
sticking his left foot straight out
and bringing his right one up over
his left knee; ITS hard, cause
they're new"
Dorothy watched in amusement
while he struggled to fasten the
clamps to the soles of his shoes. At
last the skates were securely in
place
Now stand up said Dorothy.
Wait a minute"
Dorothy skated along the brook
for a short distance, then glided
back.
Don't stand looking at mel I'm
going to get right up" said Davie
Grossly.
Dorothy began to laugh.
Il know what's the matter. Davle
Dear"
"what?" Davies face grew red
der than ever.
You're scared"
HUH Scared o. What7'
Scared O. your now skates
Scared O. my new skates! How
could l be7"
Dorothy hooked at his sulky face
and laughed again
'Be-cause," she said teasingiy,
you think you're going TO fall down
the very minute you step on the ice.
I bet you Will. too."
"Ahi | will not,'' cried Davie.
Hockey skates are awful hard to
stand on. They're sharper and
and everything-than your kind Of
skates-"
Well. get up and try them"
wait a minute"
Then, with great caution, Davie
rose to his feet, holding tightly to
a convenient tree trunk Slowly he
edged down the bank to the ice.
Take hold of my hand" said
Dorothy. Davie wanted to refuse,
but his feet began to slip, 80 he
eiutched 1t suddenly, catching
Dorothy OF her guard, so that they
both went down In heap and rose
up fiercely. each declaring loudly
that IT was the others fault.
Whats all this wranglin'." came
q big voice from the bank, and the
children looked up to see uncle Dick
and nurse Nellie, both laughing
with all their might.
Dorothy pulled me down. and"
'Davie upset me-" replied two
angry voices at the same moment
Davies afraid of bis new
skates" added Dorothy with malice.
Am not; but Dorothy, She"
well, didn't come out here to
listen to a quarrel" cut IN uncle
Dick, stepping over the Ice to help
the children to their feet; nobody
knows how to use hockey skates
right of. my boy, and I'VE come to
help you"
CTo be continued.1
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-29
Baby's Flannels

Flannel petticoats, saoques and
coats should be ironed while they are
still damp. Never let them become
dry and then try to restore the
dampness by sprlnkling.
Have your irons moderately hot
and press under an ironing cloth
made for the purpose from several
thscknesses Of white cheesecloth. II
any part Of the article Is embroider-
ed. press Il over the felt side of a
piece of canton flannel. This viii
bring out the embroidery design and
heighten tho iustre Of the embroidery
silk.
While careful washing OF baby's
lfannels IL Of the utmost Importance,
a great deal depends upon the man
ner In which they are ironed. Pres
sure should never be put directly
upon the material itself. II the
clothes are carefully laundered, the
flannel will retain it's softness i'm
definitely. or course. every mother
loves to keep her baby's wardrobe
In perfect order and many mothers
have q special drawer lined with a
dainty muslin padding which con-
tains just a sprinkling of some deli
cate sachet powder.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-29
Well Dressed Girls
Diary


How q Torn Froek Was Made WearabIe.
just came home from the armory,
where we held the bazaar for the Bel
CLAN relief fund. Everyone n town
was there. and IN no time at all the
| booths were shorn OF their pretty
wares.
The men, as usual, were extrava-
gantly generous and bought things
for which they'll never find any
earthly use. Mr.. Saunders carted
home to his lonely bachelor quarters
an embroidered tea cosey, several
sewing bags and a cushion Of Powered
| silk, which he insisted upon buying
from mother st a perfectly outrage
Gus price.
We made a good, round sum and
are happy that FOR the last month
we've spent our odd minutes sewing
| for the bazaar
| Antoinette Leslie and managed the
pantomime theatre where the children
gave "Alice in Wonderland" They
were such little imps during re-
hearsals that We were afraid the
whole thing would be a sad failure
/ but, Ike true "enfsnts terribIes,"
when the time came they surpassed
our widest hopes.
Now. relishing the first taste Of
public favor, they are begging US to
have another pantomine ana well
be just as quiet and listen when
/ you're explaining things" II Antoin-
cite is agreeable to help. think it
would be a good idea 10 give the
next one in the theatre downtown.
since this was such a SUCCESS.
At the dress rehearsal while teach
| ing the Mad March Hare how to act
| l tore the most awful cash in my
| tan broadcloth frock. It was one Of
my faNorites and hated to think Of
its being useless. 1t was one of those
| mi-fitted, cut-in-ons- piece dresses
belted loosely about the waist line.
knew that, If the material could be
matched, a tunic would hide the
sinful tear, so I trotted through all
the shops with a sample and had TO
| end by buying white and having it
| dyed. II came out q trihe lighter
than the original. but it is scarcely
noticeable.
Mrs. Nation removed the belt and
| hung the tunic across the front
| leaving a panel front. A band Of the
/ material, embroidered with silk Of
the Same tone and ornamented with
| silk tassels TO correspond. defines the
| waist line. Now the fnock is prettier
! than ever
Madge Thompson has a similar
| frock. only hers lie Of puttx-colorsd
French serge. The long tunic is cut
circular and falls full from below the
| hips. Narrow bands Of brown fur
border the tunic and trim the bodice
The latter fastens far over to one
side and has long, closely fitted
sleeves with bell-slaped cuffs. The
collar lie high and flares about the
throat like the calyx Of a flower. Il
looks to me as though we would be
| forced to wear '.chokers" this winter
whether we viii or not l must say
| I prefer the comfortable, coIlarless
bodice, but Fashion never did like to
be sensible for any great length If
1 time, and she has countenanced the
| low neck line for several seasons.
Old grandfather" Just chimed. re-
Winding me that II Is time to dress
| for dinner. Shall wear my new
frock. my blue froclS or the one
got last?