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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-08
White Oak.

Miss Olive Churchill of Des
Moines, came Saturday morning for
an over Sunday visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Churchill.
Mrs. Will Scott is visiting this
week with her daughter, Mrs. Muck
near High Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lillard who
lives on the George Warrington farm
were Sunday guests at the Hardin
Lillard home Sunday.
Miss Opal Vaughn visited over
Sunday with Miss Elizabeth Jones.
Mrs. Fred Boise and children Wis
tied Sunday at the R. w. Jones
home 50"
w. S. Rosengrant and wife and
daughter, of this place and DR.. II. d,
Rosengrant, and wife and baby OF
Grand River were Sunday visitors at
the G.. w. Rosengrant home near
High Point.
Mr.. Herman Gilbert who formerly
lived a few miles south of here, but
the last few years resided in North
Dakota was buried Tuesday in the
Franklin cemetery.
Several of the X P. boys offended
lodge in the Grove Monday night.
Mrs. G. T. Smith, who has been
visiting with her daughter. Mrs.
Burkhart, in Des Moines the past six
weeks returned home Saturday, ac-
companied by Mr.. Burkhart, who
drove to Des Moines Monday morn
ing
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-08
Lineville, II. F. ID. No. 2.

Bert Farver and family. moved to
Woodland last Wednesday.
Mr.. Jake Lockwood and family
spent Wednesday of last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Petty.
Miss Nora Rains called on Mrs.
Carl Rains one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Perkins were
Woodland callers last Tuesday.
Mr.. WILDER Vaughn took Mr.. and
Mrs. Ora Evans and Mrs. Andy
Evans to Garden Grove one day last
week in his car.
Messrs. AL Petty and Charley Carl
son were Lineyille callers Thursday.
Miss Zelta Robson spent Saturday
night and Sunday with home folks.
Mrs. H. O. Petty and Mrs. Leila
Rains called on Mrs. Cleve Petty last
Friday.
Henry Petty helped his brother
Cleve last Friday and Saturday.
Messrs. Carl Rains, Dewey and
Everett Petty were Woodland callers
Saturday.
Mrs. Carl Rains and children spent
Saturday night and Sunday at the
Jake Lockwood home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al Petty were Line
Vile callers Saturday.
MIR. Ernest Petty and family and
Miss Verona Petty spent Sunday at
Homer Shows.
Misses Lola, Elsie and, Ruth Nc
Dowell and brother Ralph attended
the Apostolic meeting at Lineville
Saturday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-08
Leroy.

Bill Heaton and daughter, Ida re-
turned from a visit with his father
in Tingley on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Umphress
and daughter. Fern, of Leon, visited
last week with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Umphress and family.
Lowell Stubs returned from a
visit with his brother, Lawrence and
family at Red Oak on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Young, Glenn
Young and Mrs. nellie Stanley mo-
tored to Des Moines Friday.
Miss Comb, who teaches at Gospel
Ridge went to Lamont Saturday to
visit over Sunday with home folks
Erwin Helmick was a Des Moines
passenger on Monday.
Mrs. Grant Kyner and son, John,
went to Kansas to visit with relatives
last week.
Miss Mary Buffum was shopping in
Osceola on Saturday.
Misses Lulu McPhetridge, Grace
Wylie, and Elizabeth Culver visited
friends in Humeston on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Leach of Hum
eston were guests at dinner at the
VIM. Sutton home on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo. Sullivan Of
Blythedale, NO. visited few days
last week at the Lyman Young home.
Mrs. Sam Uverholtzer and chill
dren went to Humeston Saturday for
an over Sunday visit with relatives.
Coda Leazenby, Chester and Ma
bel Deweas were shopping in Hum
eston one day last week.
X II ocfN an
passenger Saturday.
Willie Umphress and Melvin Kirk
wood spent Saturday night with the
formers brother in Leon.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. N. Flickinger came
from Van Vert Saturday. Mr.. Flick
niger is working on the new elevator
and building the office for the Tai
bot Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-08
Orphan Ridge.

Work on the Bethel church is pro-
crossing nicely and will be completed
in few days.
Nose Smart threshcd Wednesday,
his oats making 35 bushels an acre.
Well, another party was pulled
off at John Piper's night and good
time is reported. Jim konklin came
down with load from Leon. Ever
EFT Martin, of Leon, furnished the
music.
Mrs. A. Fulton and Miss Lizzie
Ellis had business at Leon Thursday.
A. J. Bellamy, of near Davis City,
spent Sunday ct the Fred Smith
home
Miss Bessie Butts called on Mrs.
Ann Ellis Sunday.
Otto hoffman and wife, OF Wray,
Colorado, are visiting with her sis
ters, Mrs. A. J. Piper and Mrs. j. A!
Marvin
Mrs. G. E. Leahy and son Edward
called on Mrs. Anna Ellis Thursday
afternoon.
James Marvin and son Ray, and
their families, spent Sunday at A. J.
Piper's
Dan Barlean, wife and daughter,
Ruth, of east of Leon, spent Sunday
with his brothers, the Barlean boys.
Mrs. A. J. Piper and son, Lee,
spent Tuesday 81 Ray Marvin's.
C. E. Leahy was 4 caller at the
Barlean home Sunday.
j. NJ. and w. M. Barlean were call
ers at w. D. Smiths Sunday.
C. E. Gardner and E. Merryman,
of Leon, spent Monday at Nose
Smart's.
James Miller, of Davis City, call
ed on D. P. Leahy Thursday.
Wednesday being Nose Smart,s
birthday, his wife and Mrs. A. Full
ton planned surprise on him by
inviting a number eof his friends in
to celebrate the occasion. There
| were several tokens of friendship
presented to him, among them an oy-
ster supper and many nice post cards.
The evening w2s spent in music and
conversation, and at a late hour the
guests returned to their homes, wish
ing Nose many rctFns of the day,
and feeling they had been royalty
entertai.4ed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-08
Garden Grove.

Miss Agnes Burns who is at
Rochester, Mimi, has been operated
on and is steadily improving, which
is good news to her many friends.
The Country Culture Club enjoyed
pleasant meeting Friday with Mrs.
Fred Woolley.
his daughter, Precia and Mrs Barnes
went to Murray in his car Sunday.
Harvey Northrup and Walter Bar
bour went to Fairfield Sunday to get
Mrs. Northrup and baby who have
been visiting there.
Mr.. and Mrs. j J. Lovett of Chi
cago, are guests of their sons, Elmer
and Herbert.
Mesdames Henry and Geo. Honn
were Leon visitors Saturday.
Mrs. w. G. Still of Villisca is here
visiting.
Miss Marion Jennings of Kellerton
spent Sunday at home.
Frank Ma,lette, of Leon spent Sun
day at home.
Mrs. Chas. Luce went to Leon Sat
urday.
j. E. Vail made business trip to
Colorado last week
D. d. Evans returned to Corydon
Saturday.
4.else Johnson went to st. Joe and
Kansas City Monday to buy stock
cattle
Mr.. G. G. Cox returned Monday
from a trip to Indianola.
J. A. Wilson went to Leon to visit
his sister, Mrs. Powell on Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo. Sullivan of
Blythedale came last week to visit
their parents.
The dime afternoon, Friday at the
G.. w. Hoadley home was pleasant
affair. There was an unusually
large attendance and the hours were
spent socially and in needlework
Dainty refreshments were served.
Dilsaver's new opera house was
formally opened last Wednesday
evening with "Alias Jimmy Valen-
tine played by a good company.
There was good audience present
who greatly enjoyed the play.
Mr.. and Mrs w. Fl. Lyon went to
Des Moines the first of the week.
S. Fl. Amos went to Leon Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-08
Good Hope.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. f. CHAIR Of east
of Van Vert, visited Saturday night
and Sunday with the latter's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Wise and son
Lyle, of near Decatur visited Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Wise
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Lingell and
son Ernest, of Osceola, came Satur-
day for a few days visit with Mr..
and Mrs. Stargill and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Devore and
son Wayne, of north of Van Vert,
visited Sunday with the formers
aunt, Mrs. Will McJimpsey and
family:
Grace and Forrest Wise were call
ing at the Stargill home Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ r. Sanger visited
Sunday at the Clyde Blades home
west of Van Vert
Mr. and Mrs. Il. C. Thompson had
business at the county seat one day
last week.
Mr.. Stargill purchased about 300
sheep one day last week. They
came from Idaho. Mr.. Pogue of
Lacona accompanied them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Fierce and
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tuttle and son
Weldon of Van Vert, were calling on
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.. Downey and
daughter Eddis and Mr.. and Mrs. l..
C. Thompson Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Frank wise visited Saturday
and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Hale
Lorey of Leon.
Mr.. Leonard Stargill visited Sat
urday night and Sunday with his
friend, Lloyd Ramsey, near Van
Vert
Mrs. Reed returned to her home
Monday after visiting a few days
with relatives at Tingley.
Mrs. Mary Thompson of Van Vert,
came Monday to visit few days with
her son, Mr.. L. c. Thompson and
wife.
Mrs. Ralph Hoadley was at Van
Vert several days last week caring
for her mother, Mrs. Anna Fierce,
who has been very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniels and family
of Osceola, visited Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Will McJimpsey and fam
i1v
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-08
Sunny Side.

J Working the roads seems to be
the order of the day.
Several from this vicinity attended
the Baker and Painter sale Tues
day at the Painter farm.
Mrs. Clay Pryor of near Garden
Grove spent Thursday with Mrs,
Bertha Strange.
Mrs. Emma Baker and son Law
renee were Leon callers Wednesday.
Mr.. Anderson of Marshall county,
was guest at the Henry Ross home
the latter part of the we.ei..
Mrs. Bertha Strange spent Mon
day with Mrs. Ed Rumley.
Mr.. Jeff Strange and family &c
companied by Mrs. Strange S brother,
Mr.. Pat Hampton, of near Woodland,
drove to Van Vert Sunday to spend
the day at the home of their sister,
Mrs. Will Finkbone, and to see their
sister, Mrs. Mile Chamberlain, Of
South Dakota, who arrived at thai
place Saturday morning.
!. Miss Velma Mckay of Leon spent
Saturday night at the Strange home.
Those who spent Sunday at the
Joe Hamilton home were, Mr. John
: Myers and family, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
H. Elwell and son, Mr.. Lewis and
family of Leon.
Mr.. Floyd Rumley spent Sunday
with Payton Hull.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Hamilton, and
mother, Mrs Ella Hamilton and hired
Z man spent Monday evening at the
A. E. Rumley home.
Mrs. Bertha Strange spent Friday
afternoon with Mrs. John S. Gardner.
Mrs. Mack Baker and two daugh-
ters, Miss Lulu and Alta and two
aughter-in-laws, Mrs. Clarence Bak-
er, and Mrs Orville Baker, spent
Tuesday with Mrs. Emma Baker.
Miss Jennie Ross spent Sunday
with Miss Georgia Hull.
Arthur Baker spent Sunday night
with his mother, Mrs. Emma Baker
and brother Lawrence.
The Misses Lulu and Alta Baker
were school visitors Tuesday after
noon.
Mr.. j. G. Hull and family spent
Tuesday evening at the A. e. Rum
ley home.
Albert Smith of Blockley spent
Saturday night with Jack
Mr.. and Mrs A. E. Rumley and
son Warren spent Sunday at the
Glen Rumley home. We are pleased
to note his mother is some better at
this writing.
Mr.. F. M. Cummins and daughter,
Miss Carrie attended services at
Union Chapel Sunday and visited at
the home Of his son Ernest and fam
lily of Lone Star.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-08
Center.

Chas. Morgan has been sick at
the Leon hospital for the past few
days, but is improving.
Quite a number from the COM
munity attended the political address
given by E. T. Meredith Friday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs J. G. Long and fam
lily called Sunday afternoon at the
home Of r. H. Cannon.
Oscar Rex delivered hogs Monday.
\. Wheat cowing seems to be the
main occupation Of many just at
present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-08
special SATURDAY.

One pound Chocolate Molasses
chips. q chip OF the old block. zoe.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
SURGEON E REVERSING MORTUARY
 RECORDS BY OPERATIONS

PARIS, Dee. 3Dr Doyen bc famous Pras surgeon, has been doing wonderful work among the wounded in the hos ptas scattered throughout the northwest section of France known officially the 10th Army Corps region, of which he is in charge
 He returned to Paris yesterday after eXhaustng tour of the hospitals satisfied that the work of receiving the wound cd and treating them medically and surgeay is now in good order.
 His energy amazing" said surgeon who accom- panied him yesterday In thrtysX hours performed l30 operations nearly all of critical character In one hos pta we found with terrible hole in his face sur geon vamy endeavorng to stop the hemorrage from severed artery tie the carotid artery, said Dr. Doyen In minutes he had done and the man now do ing fine"
 'Bu Dr. Doyen greatest work for the wounded has been his treatment of He has reversed the figures of mortality Whereas so per cent of the etanus victims ded go per cent. savcd.''
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
SPENCE IS AF TER JUDGSH|P AT
 FAIRBANKS

District Attorney Spence, of Val dez. was in town last night for a few hours. being a passenger on the steam CT Mariposa enroute to Washington, where he will make an effort co sue eecd Judge Fuller, resigned, of the Fourth division. It is understood that he has the endorsement of Dele gate Wickersham and also what is known as the Progressive Democrats. Spence claims that he can secure the support of Senator Hoke Smith, of Georgia.
 II is reported that the regular Dem ocratic organization of Alaska will op- pose Spences appointment, on the ground that he failed to vote or work for their candidate for Delegate to Congress at the recent election. The Democratic organization is strongly for C. E. Bunnell, the candidate of the party, for Delegate and merry fight is On
 , Luther Hess, of Fairbanks, is also a candidate for the bench and has con siderable backing.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
M 'KENZIE AFTER BIG FEDERAL
 POSITION

The Seward Gateway contains the following interesting news concerning a Cordoyan who aspires to be a mem- her of the Alaska Development Board, which measure the adminlstra- ton hopes to have enacted into law at the present session of Congress-:
 "A rumor is now being circulated to the effect that Don Mckenzie who was formerly U s. Commissioner in the Koyukuk ls candidate for the ohairmanshlp of the proposed com mission which Secretary Lane is said to have in view for the government or Marshal, a former T. S, Commissioner in the Nelchina, another official and a secretary of the Democratic club held an informal meeting in the store of the said secretary thIs morning-the matter is so important that the would not dare to give the names or any information that might lead to the Identification of those parties. Well, that meeting decided that the com mission should be made up of ex- marshals and commissioners and of ficials of the Democratic party so that the future beaurocracy is arranged for"
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
WORK OF ENLARGlNG
 CANNERY PROGRESSING

The work of enlarging. and inn proving the Orca cannery is progress. ing, but it was necessary to lay off some of the men for fey days until the arrival of more material. due in few days When Superintendent Peterson has complied the remodeling of the old cannery he will be in q position to handle a greatly increased pack or salmon and also give employ ment to more fishermen.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
MARIPosA ARRIVES
 AND SAILS SOUTH

The steamer Mariposa arrived from
 the westward about II o'clock last evening, and after loading 200 tons of ore from the Kennecott mine, sailed at 2 o'clock this morning for Seattle The passengers booked from Cordova were c. P Lagoine, M, Dunn, W. E. Dunkle, Mrs. L. K. Tillman, Ed. Pike H. M. Mcdaniel, W. A. Curtis, c. A. Nettleton, for Seattle; c. B.. Judson for Juneau, and ten second class.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
STRONG BILL AT
 EMPRESS TOMORROW

The Empress Theatre will have a four film program tomorrow night including a Pathe Weekly; Blinded Hearts" a Vitagraph drama featdr- ing Arthur Johnson; "Conscience and the Temptress," Selig drama, and Andy Plays Hero" the second of the Andy" serier.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
New Postmaster at Fort Llsoum.

Sergeant John B. Keene, of the Quartermaster Corps, has been com missioned by the Postmaster General to act as postmaster at Fort Liscum in place of Sergeant Leopold of the Hospital Corps, who has been trans ferred to the United States.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
SMOKER
 FOR THIS EVENING

The big smoker given by the fire department for the members will be held in the fire hall this evening. Lots of sport will be provided and grand good time Is assured to all those who attend.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
MINING ENGINEER
 LEAVES FOR OUTSIDE

w. E. Dunkle, mining engineer for the Alaska Syndicate, who has been inspecting a number of properties in the Sushanna and other points during the past summer, arrised on Tuesdays train from the Kennecott mine, and left on the Marlposa last night for the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
Related to Eamous Writer.

In the death of Robert Burdette, the famous writer, Seward man loses a cousin. Wayne Blue, the pop ular agent of the Admiral line there was a very close relative,
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
Enjoy ExhlIerating spcrt.

A large number of our young people spent last evening skating on Eyak Lake and report the ice in good con dition.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
Decree in Divorce.

Judge Brown. of hte district court has granted a divorce in the case of Harry c. Steel vs. Edythe w. Steeel, on the grounds of incampatibility.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03

A man of the trade is the one 10 deal with.-OsBORNE BROS.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03

Buy your groceries in a grocery store jewelry in a jewelry store.-- OSBORNE BROS.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03

Fresh shipments of corn on the cob at Kinney's.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
SPECIAL BOXES OF
 XMAS HOSIERY

1T you don't know what else to get for Father or Brother, you'll always guess right if you buy him a box of Fancy Black Hose, in fine cotton, meroerlzed, llsle or silk.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
BATH ROBES

Experience shows that Wearing Apparel s about the most substan- tial Christmas Gift Of all, and inelud- ed, should be guaranteed.
 Our Bath Robe Department con talns only the Very best Makes, from the leading woolen mills. Our assortment Is large and our prices are reasonable.
 A Suitable Present
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
THE COMMITTEE.

Kinney carries the best butter and eggs in town.
The Cordova daily times., 1914-12-03
FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL
 HOLD A BIG SMOKER

Thursday. December 8, the Cordova Volunteer Fire Department will hold big smoker and entainment in the fire hall, beginning at D. m. The affair will be for members Of the de pertinent only. and every member is requested to be present.
 THE COMMITTEE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05

The Y. P. S. c. E. is growing both
in attendance and interest and all
young people are cordially invited to
the devotional meetings which are
held every Sunday night at 6.15
O'clock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
Requirements of State Board of
Health In Scarlet Fever and
Measles Cases.

Measles and scarlet fever are prev
alent in our community. In view OIL
this situation it would be we'll for par
ents to note the revised rules and reg
ulation prescribed by the State BoaIc
of Health regarding the reporting oi
cases, period of quarantine and fun
igation.
/. Cases must be reported TO the local
board of health.
?. Conspicuous placard on the house
g. Isolation of patients two weeks.
Exclude from school, children in the
household who have not had measles
No restriction on heads of families.
Period of invasion and eruption most
dangerous, hence necessity of early re-
cognition and isolation.
4 Fumigation not required.
Scarlet Fever
/. Cases must be reported TO local
board of health.
2. Conspicuous placard OIL the house.
Z. Quarantine minimum IS days, or
longer, until desquamation is complete.
Head of family may be disinfected
and released. Children not i'll in the
household may be disinfected and gu
arantined elsewhere for 10 days and
then allowed TO go TO school. Patient
may enter school and other public as
semblies two weeks after released from
quarantine.
4. Complete disinfection of rooms and
clothing after death or recovery of
patient. Milk from farm or dairy
where disease exists cannot be sold.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Pine avenue. Rev. w. f. Murray,
ABB, AM, of Mt. Pleasant, Mich,
has been secured to serve this church
half time for the coming year. He
is pleasing, strong, convincing speak
er. If you are attending no church
in Alma you ought to arrange your
dates so as to hear him Sunday, No
vember 9Th, at 10 a. M, and in the
evening at 7 o'clock. Bible school at
II a. m, and C. +. at 6 p. m. You
will be made to feel at home in all
these services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

d. Corl of Elwell was in Alma Fri
day.
Leonard Mitchell has purchased a
new Ford.
Mrs. Emsley left Wednesday for
North Star.
Romano Clark of st. Louis spent
Monday in Alma.
Special sale on skirts. Saturday at
Mrs. p j. Adams.
George Maier spent Sunday in
Breckenridge with friends.
Miss Mabel Martin of st. Louis was
an Alma guest Sunday.
Miss Pauline Eagon spent Saturday
with friends in st. Louis.
J. w. Blakely and Fred Grover were
in Ithaca on business Monday.
Miss Clara Shaffer was in Mt.
Pleasant the first of the week.
Charles Spencer of st. Louis was an
Alma visitor Sunday afternoon.
Wayne Knight of st. Louis was an
Alma business visitor Saturday.
B. C. Hubbard and family of St.
Louis were Alma guests Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05

Skirts worth from 81 TO $40 YOUR
choice Saturday for 1905 at Mrs. p. J.
Adams.
Mrs. C. NJ. Hill of st. Louis was the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Pearce
/ Hayward, last week.
Chas. Falkner of southern Ohio
spent the week end in Alma and st.
Louis with friends.
Claud Struble. c. w. Johnson and
J. w. Wright spent the week end in
Detroit on business.
The Famous Players" films will be
shown at the Vaudette every Tuesday
evening from now on.
Mrs. NJ. A. Smith of Webberville
Mich, is visiting her brother, E. N.
Chadwick for a few days.
H. H. Fulcher, Ezekial Arnold and
John Miner of st. Louis were Alma
business callers Monday.
Mrs. Wing was the guest of Mrs.
George Ferris and Mr.. Clare Bern
ard in st. Louis Saturday.
D. A. Brown and wife and Mr. and
Mrs. Harding of Vestaburg attended
the Alma Vaudette Tuesday evening.
The members of the Gideon Band
have placed great numbers of Bibles
in the hands of travellers in this way.
Mr.. Arnini Lancashire of Manches-
| ter, Mass, was a guest at the A. w.
Wright home from Sunday until Tues
day.
Presbyterian Fortnightly will meet
with Mrs. Fleming, 527 Woodwork
avenue Tuesday afternoon, November
10th.
B. F. Smith of Crystal Lake was in
Mesopotamia, Ohio, the first of the
week to attend the funeral of a
brother.
L. A. Sharp returned the last of the
week from hunting trip in Midland
county. He brought back the limit
of birds.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. A. Moner of Lake
Odessa spent Tuesday and Wednesday
as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
Stinchcomb.
A very enthusiastic mass meeting
was held in Wright Hall Friday even
ing to stir up little spirit for Albion.
We guess it helped little.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Healy and
Miss Lelah Cornell of Battle Creek
were guests of Mrs. Emsley on Lin
coin avenue the first of the week.
Jake Barney has purchased forty
acres of timber, lying five miles west
and two miles south Of Alma, from
Sharrar and Moore. He will start a
gang of men cutting it into stove wood
this week.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Church of Christ will give an Expert
ence Social and lucent supper at the
home of Mrs. Ed. Adams on Prospect
street, Friday evening of this week.
Supper will be served from 5 to z.
We solicit your patronage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05

In the Sunday school which meets
at 11:30 a. m. Mr.. Frank McConkey,
Superintendent. Every class devotes
some times each quarter to the study
of missions, and next Sunday the
College Girls Bible class will have a
review of Israel Zangwill's drama,
"The Melting Pot" instead of the reg
ular lesson. Any woman, whether a
member of the class or not, will be
welcome to this meeting.