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Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12
J. II. CRAFT is
CANDIDATE FOR
COUNTY CLERK

On another page of this issue will be
found j. H. CRAFTS announcement of
his candidacy for the office of County
Clerk on the Republican ticket at the
August primary.
While Mr.. Graft is resident of South
Arm township he has been too long
affiliated with East Jordan and its
interests to need any introduction.
About year ago he resigned as City
Commissioner owing to his change OF
residence. He has served East Jordan
and South Arm Township ably as
City Commissioner and Supervisor and
will poll good sized vote in this Sec
ton where his ability is known.
If nominated and elected, the voters
of Charlevoix County will be placing
new man in county office who is thor
oughly conversant with county affairs,
and whose ability is unquestoned.
Politically, Mr.. Graft has been a life
long Republican and has at all times
worked faithfully for Republican
interests.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12
EBERT BEDE SAYS

The hen is yolked to her job.
With women 25 is the skiddoo num-
ber.
Many a man has made his mark who
has never been heard of.
One of our greatest faults is worry
ing about the faults of others.
Anyway the fish that got away is
good for another story next time.
What will become of chivalry when
women become politicians and grafters.
Contrary as it may seem, locks of a
canal often are the key to the situation.
Eating too much meat is said to be
dangerous. This is probably subtle
hint from our creditors.
In view of happenings at Panama, it
might be petinent to ask "When is a
canal not canal?"
Talking about an industrious womens
lobby at Washington, we are glad there
is something there that works.
A good many articles Of daily need
are short in supply--but no shorter than
we are of the supply of stuff to buy
them with.
The nude has place in the world,
but there is some doubt if so much
nakedness in the moving pictures in
the name of morality is really moral.
A dozen male students in one college
are learning to cook. Probably think
that is necessary to be happy with a
girl brought up in these suffragette
days.
From close and careful scrutiny OF
the new styles in surf costumes we
come to the conclusion that the girls
want to demonstrate that they are bona
fide daughters of Mother Eve.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12
May Festival
Next Week
Public Schools Will Give Usual
Spring Entertainment May l9.

rs has been the custom of the local
schools for several years a May Festi-
val will be given by all grades of the
schools on Friday evening, May 10th,
at the Temple Theatre.
The program will include the usual
May Pole Dance, drills, dramatizations
and songs. About $50 children from
the Kindergartens to the high school
will have part and a very enjoyable
program may be expected. This is the
only entertainment of the year produc-
ed by the children of the schools and
their effects should be awarded by a
large attendance.
The price of admission has been
made low enough so that all patrons OF
the schools can afford to attend, 35
cents for adults and 20 cents for school
children. Tickets purchased of the
children canvassing the town may be
exchanged at Mack's or at the door for
a reserved seat ticket without extra
charge.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12
This Week as it is Not in History

Monday, May SOLVER Cromwell
wears the first sport shirt, 1881.
Tuesday, May 9.-Lucretia Borgia gives
a large poison party, 1920.
Wednesday, May 10.-Robespierre is
accused of teaching the King of
France to play poker, 1920.
Thursday, May 1l.-Abraham Lincoln
becomes an expert Tango dancer,
1850.
Friday, May 12.-Henry VIII falls in
love with a chorus girl and beheads
another wife, 1919.
Saturday, May l3.-Robert Fulton draws
the model for modern battleship,
1880.
Sunday, May l4.-Ella Wheeler Wilcox
writes pigs is Pigs" 1900.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12
WORK OF THE COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL AGENT

OBJECT-The object of the work of
the County Agricultural Agent as offici-
ally stated by the Michigan Agricultural
College and the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture is to give instruc-
ton and demonstrations in agriculture
in order to secure the adoption of bet
ter farm practice, organization, and
administration, to the end of increasing
the profits of farming and improving
rural social life.
METHOD OF PROCEDURE-Me
well trained in science and the practice
of agriculture and known as County
Agricultural Agents, are employed and
located permanently, one in each
county or like area of the State with
or without assistants,) as rapidly as cir
cumstances warrant and funds permit.
These agents coordinate and apply the
results of several departments of the
Michigan Agricultural College, the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture, and other research institutions,
with such studies of farm practice and
farm organization as may be made by
the agent in the course of his work, to
the end of carrying concretely to the
farmers of the county or community,
on their own farms, a knowledge of
sound principles and successful prac-
tees in agriculture. They also aid in
the reorganization and redirection of
the agriculture of the community, and
in the correlation of all economic and
social forces with the agencies work
ing for the Improvement OF agriculture
and county life, in so far as may be
possible and desirable; and bring into
existence when needed, and cooperate
with, agricultural clubs, associations,
and other organizations whose objects
are the improvement of agricultural
practices, marketing methods, and edu-
cational, home, and social conditions
throughout the country. Farmers and
members of their families are met indi-
vidually and in groups for the purpose
of study, instruction, and demonstra-
ton in field, barn, creamery, school
and elsewhere.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12

Most people who say but little talk
too much.
II you are in hurry, avoid the train
Of thought.
Transgressors should be made to pay
a road tax.
Girls will be girls-if they can't be
married women.
Some men value outward show more
than inward worth.
It's easy for the average woman to
keep secret-going.
blessed is the tie that binds not"
would be an appropriate slogan for the
Ohio woman who has been divorced
seven times.
When fool hen takes a notion to sit
she doesn't care a rap whether there
are any eggs in the nest or not. Lazy
men are built on the same plan.
A Western man has invented prep
aration for restoring old paintings. A
preparation for restoring new umbrel-
las to their owners would be more pop
ular.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12
EAST JORDAN
} GARDEN ASSOCIATION

The following rules for the guidance
of the members of the Garden Associa-
ton, have been adopted by the Board
of Directors:
/. Each member of the Association
may compete in the flower garden, or
vegetable garden, contest, or in both.
2. No definite area of land shall be
required.
3. At a time designated by the
directors of the garden association,
each contestant shall make an exhibit
of his or her products.
a. A careful account shall be kept
through the season, of the number of
hours work put on the garden, with all
expenditures and receipts, and report
of the same shall be made with the
exhibit
5. Every report shall be certified to
by responsible person, preferably a
parent of the member
6. With this report, each contestant
shall present story of at least 200
words, relating his or her own expert
ences in growing the garden.
Z. All gardens shall be inspected at
regular intervals, and at least five times
during the season, by the supervisor of
gardens.
s. The work on each garden is to
be carried on entirely by the contestant
except as stated in the next two rules.
9. Each contestant may hire his or
her garden plowed or spaded.
10. A contestant will be allowed up
on application to the Board of Directors
to hire some other person to take care
of his garden, if absent from the city
lduring vacation.
IL. In making out accounts, time
will be charged at the rate of sc per
hour.
IL. All prizes will be awarded on the
following basis:
General care and appearance of
garuen ..........., .ou per cent
Quality of products exhibited
-. -. 80. E. 20 per cent.
Quantity 80. .......... 20 per cent.
Profit for the season .......15 per cent.
Story and report. t...........15 per cent.
l3. Any points not covered by the
rules will be decided by the Board OF
Directors.
SUGGESTIONS FOR GARDENS.
1. Early blowing or spading will
mean better gardens and less trouble
with weeds, later in the season.
2. Plant in straight lines. A garden
line of cord will be great help.
3. Don't plant seed too thickly. One
good plant is worth whole garden OF
failures.
4. Every weed is robber.
5. Keep the ground moist by water
ing and cultivation.
6. A crust on the soil should be
broken up at once with rake or hoe
Z. Plan to make your garden raise a
least one thing well.
8. Don't forget that neat notebook
will help at every stage.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12
1916 Dafydils

If you love wild flowers, would you
want to associate with primrose?
Be careful how you handle the parts
of your house. Do nothing that will
make your window blind.
If white is the color OF the chimney,
, what is the lamp shade?
n When you have nothing else upon
(which to lavish your affection, why not
the car pet?
Although the neighbors do not al
ways approve of it's tone, every parent
thinks his infant baby grand.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12
Old Jokes Re-Twisted

my Lord, the motor waits without, :"
without what, sirrah?"
without carburator, wind shield, a
self starter, or any of the other con-
veniences that will be invented
between this year of grace 1900,
and the year 1916, most noble liege'
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12
County Normal Notes.
Ethel Barbour)

The class attended the Elson Art
exhibit in the assembly room Tuesday
and Thursday afternoon. Friday after
noon the class served punch and waters
The lettuce and radishes which were
planted in the hot-bed are up.
Several different birds have been
seen and identified by the class.
Two bird houses were put into the
trees in the school yard and it is hoped
that there will be bird family that will
move in.
Hazel Richardson and Catherine La
Londe went with County Commissioner
May L. Stewart to a rural school to
score the school for standard.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12
Mothers Day May 1 @Gh
A Proclamation by &he Governor.

During fifty American home has undergone
little wrought
changes economic and industrial conditions
home interests annihiaed Home
blites She finds impos-
sbe flock together finds her task Of inspiring
directing her children and difficult She must,
therefore, greatest work when her children little tots
the enderest and wisest
mothers recognize this necessity, and max
ing holy sacrifices to this end
mothers of country important than armies
The mothers the of civilization
70 mothers patriotism religion, hoiest
aspirations especially fitting in the nineteen sixteen
pay the Mothers Of America Let the boys and
girls the grownups who away from home Mothers
letter of gratitude to Mother. 'Le those who
Mother with SMILE kiss and handful of flowers
her the prayer she taught you at the bedside"
Therefore, Woodbridge Ferris ask that the people
Michigan the second Sunday May he 14th)
Day. In obedience Resolution by the United
Congress- people Michigan display day
flag all and public buildings
suitable places public expression of
Mothers country
possible let parents young old in
public meetings the Mother
and sincerity which characterizes all loyal Americans.
my hand and the Great Seal of the State,
May the year of Lord
and of the Commonwealth the eghtieth
WOODBRIDGE N. FERRIS, Governor.
BY the Governor:
COLEMAN C. VAUGHAN, Secretary of State.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12

Some men are like doormats-useful
chiefly to be walked over.
But the man who shines in society
seldom shines in his business.
Spend less time in apologizing and
more in improving your conduct.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12

Envy is an acknowledgment Of the
good fortune of others.
Marriage isn't necessarily a failure,
but it's seldom what ii ought to be.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12
Crippled Mother Goose Rhymes

Jack and Jill,
Went up hill
To fetch pail of water,
Jack fell down
And broke his crown,
But perhaps it wasn't water they went
after,
II May have been something little
more entangling
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12

The average prospect for peaches In
the Michigan Fruit Belt is 70 per cent; /;
one year ago it was SO per cent. in the
same territory.
COLEMAN C. VAUGHAN,
Secretary of State.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12

Never argue with a man who is over
20 years of age, or with woman OF any
age.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12

The "non-partisanship" which the
White House cries for in order to get
its schemes through Congress is finely
demonstrated in the Democratic threat
to apply the gag to the House Of Re.
presentatives as means Of accelerat.
ing the passage Of the Philippines bill,
the shipping bill, and other measures
which are entirely personal in their
origin and political in their purpose.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12
ALONG THE FIRING LINE

Tradition is a handsome thing in
proportion as we live up to it," said
President Wilson to the members of
the D. A. R. Convention. Then he
broke date to meet the ladies of the
convention and went to the ball game.
Tradition continues to be a handsome
thing.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12

Our shortened line of Communica.
tions" in Mexico will follow closely the
line of the Kansas, Mexico G Orient
Railroad. The practical mind will ut
once want to know why we do not use
the railroad itself. The answer is that
Carranza will not let us. Yet Wilson
made CarranZa.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12

The Department Of Commerce re
ports 80 foreign-built vessels admitted
to American registry since June 30
1915. These 80 vessels will get from
under the Stars and Stripes just as soor
as the war is over, if the seamen's Law
is then in force.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12

We have yielded to Germany, we
have yielded to England, and now it is
made known in Washington that we
are about to yield to Japan in the mat
ter Of some of the restrictions in the
pending immigration bill. Yielding has
become real habit with the Wilson
administration-and presently it will
yield to Republican administration.
The midland journal., 1916-11-10
John Devon.

John Devon, son of the late Julia
and Thomas Devon, died at his home,
23S S 3rd. St.. Baltimore, on the
29th ult.
He was born at Kinks Mills, Ian
sacter County, Pa, 1867, and after
schools of his native district he enter
ed the employ of the P. R. r. Co.,
and during his long an efficient ser
vice of over 80 years. in recognition
of his ability, he was rapidly pro-
NOTED, occupying, at the time of his
death responsible clerical position
at Perryville.
His funeral took place the End
inst, from the Church of the Sacred
Heart, Baltimore.
A large number of friends and re-
latiyes accompanied the remains to
Oaklawn cemetery, manifesting the
high esteem in which the deceased
was held.
The floral offerings which were
numerous, were especially beautiful,
among which was mammoth floral
cross over five feet high, tribute
from the fellow employees of his
department.
The deceased is survived by three
sisters and two brothers: Mrs.
Annie McKelvey, wife of James Nc
Kelvey, a popular foreman of the
P. w. & B., of Rising Sun; Catharine,
of Atlantic City, N. j.; Mrs. John
Lynn, Pittsburg, Pa; Thomas
Devon, Media, Pa; and Joseph
Devon Perfyviile.
The midland journal., 1916-11-10
Chrysanthemum Tea.

This annual culinary event will be
held in the basement of the M. E.
church of this town, by the ladies
of the church and Sunday school, on
Tuesday evening next November IA.
The high standard of excellence set
by the ladies in years past is a
guarantee that the supper will tickle
the palate of the most fastidious.
The supper will be 40 cents this
year, oysters and ice cream extra.
The hour will be from five o'clock to
nine. You will miss rare treat if
you fail to attend.
The midland journal., 1916-11-10
Recovered stolen Auto.

The Ford runabout of Samuel
Cooper, of Yorklyn, was stolen from
Broad street near state Oct. 2S. Mr..
Cooper, came to town and left his
machine while he attended to busi-
ness. When he went to go home the
auto was missing. Notice of the
theft was telephoned around to the
different garages, and on Sunday the
stolen car was found at Coatesville
and the occupants Howard Shea and
Mary Welsh were arrested and
brought to Kennett. They told a
story that they were in West Grove
when a man came along and hired
them a car. AS Mr.. Cooper did not
wish to prosecute the case, they
were discharged. The young people
were from Philadelphia and claimed
they were on their way to Oxford
to visit relatiVes.-Kennett News.
The midland journal., 1916-11-10
$1,000 Lost And Found.

A package containing $1,000 in
currency, was delivered by Cashier
R. c. Reeder to the express Office
at North East last Tuesday afternoon
for shipment to Baltimore. Before
the arrival of the train upon which
the money was to be placed, the
package myteriously disappeared
from the express office. It's where
abouts was a mystery for two days.
Search, high and low, was made for
it, and detectives arrived here to aid
the local force to uHravel the mys-
terry. While they were trying to get
on to theory, the package was
found by Mrs. Bealle in the back
yard of Agent Bealle's home about
3 O'Clock Thursday afternoon. 1t
was unbroken. The surmise is that
whoever took it got frightened and
threw it over the fence into the
yard.-North East Star.
The midland journal., 1916-11-10
DEATHS.
William t. Fryer.

This entire community is deeply
saddened by the death of one of our
well-known and highly esteemed
citizens, William T. Fryer, who pass
ed away Tuesday afternoon, 7th
instant, at his home in Colora, after
an illness of but few days from
pneumonia. The deceased was in
the 63rd year of his age. He was a
son of the late Joseph Fryer, and
was born near Rising Sun. A man
whose personality endeared him to
all who knew him, his circle of
friends was large one.
Active in Democratic politics, he
was twice elected Treasurer of Cecil
county, and also represented his
county in the Legislature, one term,
being elected in 1908.
For years past he had been en-
gagged in the mercantile business and
also operated tomato cannery He
was postmaster at Colora for num-
ber of years.
The deceased is survived by his
wife, two daughters Miss Anna
Fryer, Miss Violet Fryer, and two
sons,-Norman Fryer and William
Fryer. One sister also survives, -
Mrs. A. T. Wiley. The deepest sym
pathy is extended the family in their
bereavement.
The funeral will be held Friday
afternoon, Nov. 10. Services at 2
o'clock in West Nottingham Pres
byterian church, in which the de-
ceased had been an elder for years
past, Interment will be made in the
adjoining cemetery.
The midland journal., 1916-11-10
WEDDINGS.
Harrigton--Harkrader.

/ Miss Sadie May Harkrader, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. /. R. Harkrader,
of Pulaski, Va, and \ Mr.. George
Harvey Harrington, until recently of
Rising Sun, were married Thursday,
Nov. 2, at the home of the bride.
They will make their future home at
Chesapeake City, where the groom
is at present employed as carpenter
in the ship yard.
POWeIl-Dean.
Mr. F. S Powell, of Mausau, Wis,
and Mrs Julia Dean of Elk Neck,
were recently married by the Rev. ].
&c. Clancey, of the Chicago Methodist
Church, at the home of Mr.. Charles
Alden, Chicago, Ill. after which they
left for their home in Wisconsin,
which awaited their arrival.
Crain-LOckard.
Mr.. Raymond w. Grain, of Will
mington, Del, and Miss Mabel j.
Lockard, of Elkton, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Lockard of Elk Neck,
were married Saturday, Oct. %, at
the parsonage of Asbury M. E.
Church, Wilmington by the Rev.
George White Dawson.
ROssell-Pennock.
Mr.. Leo A. Rossell, son of Mr. and
Mrs. John S. Rossell, of Wilmington,
formerly of Elkton, and Miss Mabelle
G. Pennock, of Hockessin, Del,
were married Wednesday morning
in Wilmington by the the Rev.
Francis j. Tucker.
Mahan--McCool.
Miss Ida McCool, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel McCool, of Elkton,
and Mr.. Ralph Mahan, of Will
mington, Del, were married at Elk
ton M. e. parsonage, Saturday even
ing, Oct. 2S, by the Rev. George P.
Jones,
The midland journal., 1916-11-10
THE ELECTION.

On Tuesday, November z. voters
throughout the country were called
upon to elect President and Vice
president, thirty-threa United States
Senators, four hundred and thirty
five members of the House of Repre-
sentatives. thirty-five governors. and
other officials.
In our own State of Maryland, in
addition to the vote for President.
| Vice-Pre3ident, Senator and Congress
smen, great interest centered on the
prohibition question in the "wet" sec
tions, viz: Baltimore City, Baltimore
county Allegheny, Washington,
Frederick and Prince Georges count
les, Annapolis, Ellicott City, Havre
de Grace and the First and Third
precincts of Anne Arundel county.
The news telegraphed broadcast
throughout the country early
Wednesday morning by the Western
Union Telegraph Company, was to
the effect that the Republicans had
swept the country and Hughes. was
elected President by large major
ity, the wish of the big interests"
being the father of these false re-
ports.
AS the true returns came in this
news was proven entirely without
foundation, the vote being close
one, with Wilson leading and the
election still in doubht on Thursday
morning, as we go to press.
Maryland went for Wilson, but the
returns showed the defeat of Lewis,
Democrat, by France, republican, for
United States Senator In First Con-
gressional District Price democrat,
was reelected. The democrats re-
elected Talbot in the Second district,
Coady, in the Third and Linthecum
in the Fourth.
The constitutional amendment es-
tablishing the budget system in the
State carried by good majority.
Baltimore city went wet, Baltimore
county wet, Alleganey county wet,
Frederick dry, Princes Georges wet,
Washington dry, Ellicott City, wet,
Havre de Grace dry by a small
majority.
Prohibition was an issue in seven
states besides Maryland. The drys
won with statewide amendments in
four states-South Dakota, Neb-
ska, Montana and Michigan-and
claim fifth, Missouri, California is
believed to have turned down both
dry and liquor restriction amend
ments to the constitution.
Alaska, scattering returns indicat-
ed, Joined the dry columns. A ''beer"
proposition in Colorado to partly lift
the lid was defeated.
Utah has just elected dry legis-
lature that will enact statutory pro-
hibition as soon as it convenes.
Florida has done the same.
Twenty-four states, one-half Of
the states of the Union, have now,
by the vote of the people or by the
act of the legislatures, outlawed the
drink traffic.
Most of the territory of the re-
naming states have abolished drink
thru the instrument of local option.
Four-fifths of the liquor traffic is
now cornered in a half dozen of the
great cities of the country.
The midland journal., 1916-11-10
Mrs. Sarah R. G. whittingham.

Mrs. Sarah Rebecca Chamberlaine
Whittingham, widow of the Rev.
Richard Whittingham, died at her
home in Brookland, Cecil county, on
Wednesday, Nov..1 /, in the S7th year
of her age. She is survived by two
daughters, Misses Wynifred and
Louise Whittingham. and three sons,
William, Richard and Herbert Whit
tingham the last named of Baltimore.
The funeral took place Saturday
morning from St. Marks Episcopal
Church. near Akin, Cecil county.
The midland journal., 1916-11-10
Committed Suicide By Shooting.

Frank w. Barnes, aged So years,
an insurance agent for many years,
fired bullet into his head, back of
his right ear. in the bath room at
his home, 317 West Twenty-sixth
street, Wilmington, on Oct. %. The
shot awoke his wife who found him
lying in pool of blood on the floor.
He died before a physician could be
called. He had been in good health
and spirits.
The deceased was son of the late
James Barnes, and formerly resided
in this town.