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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-29
SEVILLE CENTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Lamon and Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Morgan motored TO Alma,
Crystal and Carson City, Sunday.
Otto Grant and Miss Ruth Shong
spent Sunday at Crystal.
Miss Zelma Miller has been visiting
her friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson,
near Breckenridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Welch and son,
owen, Mr.. and Mrs. Laurel Welch
and son, Lester. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Delling and daughter, Nadine, of
Ithaca motored to Saginaw, Sunday
and spent the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Bigelow were
Sunday guests of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Delling.
Ozro Gould visited his sister, Mrs.
Arthur Welch. near Mt. Pleasant, Fri
day and Saturday
Miss Ethel Miller was an over Sun
day guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Miller.
Harry Covell, who is attending sum-
mer school at the Mt Pleasant normal,
spent the week and with his parents
Mr. and Mrs. James Covell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lucas and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lucas
and Floyd Malloy all motored to Sag
NAV, Sunday and spent the day.
Henry Miller attended the wrestling
match at Riverdale, Friday night.
Hazel White, who has been assist
ing her sister with her house work, re-
turned to her home Thursday.
Mrs. Iva Wall is making an extend
ed visit at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Chase.
Mrs. Earl Woodward entertained
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephens of
Grand Rapids, over Sunday.
Charles Mclaughlin and Miss Viola
Myers spent Friday evening at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Duffy, at Mt.
Pleasant.
William Crum and granddaughter,
Miss Alice, were guests Of her parents
Delbert Crum and family.
Ellen Humphrey spent Monday af-
ternoon, the guest of Miss Viola
Myers.
Eugene Crum was an Elwell caller,
Friday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-29

Emory Howard autoed to Green
vile Thursday.
The Current Topic club was de-
lightfully entertained at the home of
Mrs. Edna Nickerson Friday after
noon. After very interesting pro-
gram and discussion on Current
Topics by all present the hostess serv-
ed ice cream and cake.
Harvey Harry came from Detroit
Saturday and visited his parents and
the parents Of his wife Mr. and Mrs
Sidney Shook
Fred Cornell and family, Charles
Nickerson and family, Thomas Medd-
lex and wife and Mrs. Iva Walker
were among those from here that at
tended the show at VIM Thursday
night
Mrs. Fred Reader and sons went to
Toledo Sunday to visit her son Lester
and wife.
Fred Reader autoed to Alma Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murphy went
to Toledo Sunday to visit relatives of
the latter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sin Clair entertained
several friends from out Of town over
the week end
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Manley and
daughter and Mrs. Emma Baker of
Riverdale were Sunday guests of Mrs.
Henry Marley.
Mrs. James O'Conner of Edmore
spent the week end with her mother,
Mrs. Mary Guild.
William Eavy was home from
Alma over Sunday.
William Howay went to Elwell Sun
day where he is building barn.
Homer Stitts was home over Sun
day.
Mrs. Eva Courser is recovering
from her illness.
Mrs. Fred Cornell spent Wednes-
DAY in Ithaca.
Miss Teresa Cox and sister Helen
, are here from Saginaw visiting their
aunt, Mrs. Ed Dryer and friends
Mrs Earl Walkers nephew has re-
turned TO his home.
Earl Walker was in Alma Wednes-
day
Thorp Thoop returned from Sheri-
dan Tuesday accompanied by Cecil
| Rhoades.
Miss Jessie Carts went to Lansing
Saturday to visit relatives.
MISS IelklHS tultI Itihcu iilthuS
from McBrides. Tuesday.
Lewis Perkins and daughter enter
| tanned his daughter Mrs. V. ID.
| Throop of Ferris Wednesday.
Charles Marlin was in Sumner the
last of this week working on wells.
V. ID. Throop is running pool
room in the Harry Owen building.
Mrs George Crawford is entertain
} ing her sister of Shepherd who came
, Sunday.
Ora Nickerson and family of Green
lille were Sunday visitors of j. +.
Snyder and family.
Harry Throop was in Alma Wednes-
day.
Charles Rhoades of Sheridan has
been here working and visiting his
daughter Mrs. Thorp Throop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Mack returned
home Saturday evening.
JolIie Hare and family of Ferris
were Sunday visiters Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Laurence Upper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-29
County Correspondence
Rews of our neisbborina OiIIases ds CLEANED each
week By our special staff Of correspondents

Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Bridwell and
daughter of Mt Pleasant were Sun
day callers of Mr. and Mrs. John
Thurlby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otterbien and neice
Miss Audrey Tanner came from
Mendon Saturday evening to visit
Mrs. Otterbien's parents Rev. and
Mrs. J. d. Tanner
Mrs Scarlet accompanied her hus-
band Rev Scarlet here from Edmore
Sunday afternoon at which time he
preached his farewell sermon. Rev
Scarlet has been preaching excellent
sermons at Edmore, Rock Lake and
Nestaburg and has had call to 90 t.
Freeland, Mich to take charge of a
church and leaves for that place this
week Rev and Mrs. Scarlet will be
greatly missed by their many friends
whose best wishes go with them 70
their new home. Rev. Scarlet who
who is a Congregational minister al
ways preached eXcellant sermons
never wasted time or words from
start TO finish and never took time 70
preach against other churches and
their belief because they did not be
long TO the same denomination he
did
Mrs. Joe Greenhoe is entertaining
her niece from Sheridan.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Reed. sor
Harold and Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Fisher autoed TO Crystal Sunday.
Charles Nickerson and family
autoed TO Crystal Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cornell autoed
to Carson City Sunday afternoon
with their daughter Loreene who re.
manned TO visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Priest are en-.
pertaining relatives from Marshall
Miss Marjorie Roger was home
from Edmore over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Woodman OF
Centerville spent Sunday with hel
Mangle Mr.. Woodman returned
home, Mrs. Woodman remained tc
visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Casper Sutton enter
tanned friends from Elwell Sunday.
Bass and Rock Lakes are being
largely attended these warm days.
Ralph Shook md finally who have
been visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs
Sidney Shook returned to their home
i'm Greenville Monday morning
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hainlin, sons
I Charles and Clare of Edmore visited
at the home of William Carts Sunday
c. l.. Nichols was in town this
week
Mrs. Emory Howard and daughter
went to Gobleville Thursday to see
her mother who is in i'll health.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-29
CHANCERY NOTICE

STATE or MICHIGAN, County Of
Gratiot.
In the Circuit Court for the County
of Gratiot: In Chancery.
Irwin G. Willitts.
Plaintiff,
VS.
Nancy Robinson, Eliza
Robinson, and Mamie
Robinson, or their
unknown heirs, lega-
tees, devisees or as
signs
Defendants.
At a regular session of said court
held i'm the Court House in the Village
of Ithaca. in said County, on the 10th
day of June A. ID. 1916.
Present, The Honorable Kelly s.
Scarf, Circuit Judge.
Irwin G.. Willitts, the above named
Plaintiff, having filed in said Court a
duly verified Bill of Complaint against
the above named and unnamed De-
PENDANTS, and which said suit involves
the title to the north east quarter of
the north east quarter of section eight
i'm township ten north of range two,
west, Michigan, and is brought to
quiet the title thereto;
And it satisfactorily appearing to
the court from said verified Bill of
Complaint that dilligent search and
inquiry have been made to ascertain
the present residence or whereabouts
of Nancy Robinson, Eliza Robinson,
and Mamie Robinson, the above nam
ed defendants, and it is not known
and cannot be ascertained whether
they or any of them are living, or
dead, or where they or any of them
may reside, if living, or whether they
or any of them have personal repre-
sentatives or heirs living, or where
they or some of them may reside, or
whether the title, interest, claim or
possible right of said Nancy Robin
son, Eliza Robinson and Mamie Rob-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-29
HEARING CLAIMS
Estate of Gerrit S. Ward

STATE OF MICHIGAN, The Probate
Court for the County of Gratiot.
At session of said court, held at
the Probate office in the Village of
Ithaca in said county, on the 10th day
of June 1916.
Present, j. Lee Potts, Judge.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Gerrit S. Ward, deceased.
The above estate having been ad-
mitted to Probate and Josephine Ely
Ward and Charles O. Ward of Alma,
Michigan. appointed executors there
of.
IL is ordered that four months from
this date be allowed for creditors to
present their claims against said
estate and that such claims will be
heard by said court on Monday the
10th day of October next, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon.
II is further ordered that public
notice thereof be given by publication
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-29
VESTABURG.

Mr.. ~1l Ms Ben Borden are en-
tie tanning their granddaughter, Mrs.
Elsie Capen Of McBrides.
There will be a baseball game play
ed at Nestaburg, Friday afternoon,
June both, when Six Lakes vs.. Nesta-
burg. Be sure TO attend the first
game p.ayed here this season.
Mr.. LGra Hubbard and Mrs. Mary
Guild are busy trying to raise by
subscription enough money and do
nations of work to get paint and
shingles to have the Church Of Christ
painted and rooted This is something
that is needed and each one should
take an interest in helping. If you
never go to church or are not church
members it should have your hearty
support In the first place it is for a
good cause, in the second it adds to
the improvement of the town. If you
will be so kind as TO call on either Of
the above mentioned ladies and tell
them If you will help work even apart
of day or give even a small amount
of money as every little helps and will
be appreciated very much. The State
Bank of Nestaburg has offered to
stand a fair share of the expense if
the citizens will take an interest and
do their share.
The Church of Christ Of Ferris and
Vestaburg are trying TO make ar
engagements whereby the two churches
will hire a minister TO take charge Of
and hold services regular which IS
something needed in any place
and more of our citizens should feel
it their duty to attend all church SER
vices
There was a large attendance of
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and sever
al who were not members of either
order when the two first named held
their Memorial services in this place
Sunday. The procession formed at
the |. O. o. f. hall at 200 o'clock
and marched TO the Church of Christ
where they listened TO an excellent
sermon by Rev John T. Bridwell of
Mt. Pleasant, formerly of this place,
who gave the /. o. o. F. address. The
Rebekahs carried out their ritualistic
services. Rev. Bridwell did not con-
fine his sermon 10 one subject but
spoke on several. His many friends
were pleased to see him and enjoyed
hearing another of his good sermons.
After the services were completed at
the church both orders went to the
cemetery to decorate the graves of
their departed members.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Bradley enter
tanned on Monday the formers
daughter Mrs. Drop of Saginaw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-29
Legal Notices
PROBATE NOTICE

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County Of
Gratiot SIS
Notice is Hereby Given, That the
final account of Maggie A. Halves, the
administrators of the Estate of Dennis
Halves, deceased of Gratiot County,
Michigan, now OF file will be examin-
ed and if found correct, allowed by
me at the Probate Office, in the Viii
lage of Ithaca. in said County, on the
18th day of July next, at ten o'clock
A. NJ, of said day.
Dated Ithaca. June 18th, 1916.
j. LEE POTTS.
Judge of Probate
A True Copy, Attest
Madge f. Barnes,
Register of Probate. 444t
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-29

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-29

of this order for three successive
weeks previous to said day of hearing
in the Alma Record, a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
A true copy. J. LEE POTTS,
Attest: Judge of Probate.
Madge +. Barnes,
Register Of Probate. 44-3t
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-29
STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of

STATE Or MICHIGAN, County of
Gratiot, IS.
do hereby certify and return. that
after. making careful inquiry and
search | am unable to ascertain the
whereabouts or postoffice address of
Peter Andrew Lassen, the grantee un-
der the last recorded deed in the reg
ular chain of title to said land or to
ascertain the whereabouts or post
office address of his heirs, executor.
administrator, or trustee, or guardian
OF said Peter Andrew Lassen.
further certify and return that
said notice was delivered to me for
service on the 14th day of August
1915. 1''
Dated June 2, 1916.
N. Nj. BRADFORD.
4S-ot Sheriff of said County
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-29
NOTICE

To the owner or owners of any and
all interest in the land herein describ-
ed, and to the mortgage or mort
gagees named in all undischarged
recorded mortgages against said land
or any assignee thereof of record:
Take Notice that sale has been law
fully made of the following describ-
ed land for unpaid taxes thereon, and
that the undersigned has title there
TO under tax deed issued therefor, and
that you are entitled to reconveyance
thereof at any time within six months
after return of service of this notice,
upon payment to the undersigned or
to Register in chancery of the
county in which the lands lie, of all
sums paid upon such purchase, to-
gether with one hundred per cent. ad-
ditional thereto, and the fees of the
Sheriff for the service or cost of pub
LEGATION of this notice, TO be computed
as upon personal service of declara-
ton as commencement of suit, and the
further sum of five dollars for each
description, without other additional
cost or charges. If payment as afore-
said is not made, the undersigned will
institute proceedings for possession of
the land.
Description OF Land
State of Michigan, County of Gratiot.
West part of East Twenty acres of
south east quarter of north west quar-
ter Of section SIX, containing five
acres, Town ten north of range two
west of Gratiot county, Michigan.
5000 for yr. 1906.
$3.50 for yr. 1907.
S10.56 for yr. 1908.
Amount necessary to redeem, sci GA
plus the fees of the Sheriff.
O. G.. Tuttle,
Place of Business: Ithaca, Michigan.
Dated, August 14th, A. d. 1915.
To Peter Andrew Lassen, guaran-
tee under the last recorded deed. in
the regular chain of title, to said
land.
Francis NJ. Bronson and Mary f.
Bronson, his wife.
The person in actual possession of
said land.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10
WILLIAM DOss HELD.
Waived Preliminary Examination on
 Charge of Attempted Rape.

William Doss was arraigned Mon- day afternoon before Justice l.. N. Burnett on the charge of att tempting to commit rape on the person of the S-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs. Claude Bennett. The complaint was sworn out Saturday night before Justice of the Peace s. II. Smith. and the defendant was arrested early Sunday morning at his home west of town hy Sheriff H. w Finger. He was placed in the county jail to await the preliminary hearing, and when arraigned Mon- day, thru his attorney, Judge Wright prickett, waived examination. The court bound him over to the Octo- Der sesion of the grand jury, and fixed his bond at 5000 in default of which he will be held in the county iail.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10
REAL ESTATE SALE IN COURT.
Purchaser of Property Claims Price
 Was Raised by Agent.

The case of Anna R. Gilliland and Henry Gilliland vs. Fred Van Wag- ner was up for trial Monday in the justice court of L. N Burnett on a change of venue from the court of s. H Smith. The matter at issue was the consideration in the sale of a tract of real estate which the de- fendant as agent for A. E. Kelley, sold to the plaintiffs. It seems that the plaintiff contends that Kelley had a price of $500 on the property, that the defendant had secured $500 from them, The defendants con- tention was that Kelley's net price was $500 and that he had sold the place for 5000, paying for the ab- stract and making of deeds as well as getting his commission out of the additional Si00. The plaintiffs were represented by Col Pole Mcphet- rige and Minor pipkin was attorney for the defendant After the con- clusion of the testimony, the attor- neys asked to submit briefs as to the law in the case, so the court withheld his decision.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10
ARRESTED FUGITIVES.
Two Men Who Escaped From Okla
 hOma Jail Caught.

Two men named Edwards and Clark, respectively, were arrested Saturday night near Board Camp, by Deputy Sheriff John Rials. on the charge of having broken jail at Ilshomingo, Ok, July %. Clark was being held to await trial on the charge of horsestealing and Edwards for raising a check. The men were brought to Mena Sunday by Deputy Rials and Brad Roger, and placed in the county jail to await the arrival of the Oklahoma officers. A re- ward of S25 had been offered for the capture of each of the men. and Tor two others who escaped at the same time
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10
Just Opportunity Knockina.

Guy Robertson of Port Arthur, Tex, IS spending few days in Mena to look after real estate busi- ness. He is enthusiastic over the climate here. the cool, breezy nights and freedom from the mosquito pest. He states positively that there are hundreds of families in Port Arthur. who would come here each summer if Mena folks would put forth a little effort to let them know of what we have here. and provide accommodations, especially along the line of furnished cottages
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10

of the waters. The children will re- main in Mena at the home of their aunt, T. J. Dempsy.
 Miss Irene Smith of Texarkana, who had been visiting MT. and Mrs. E M Sharp and other Mena friends, left "Wednesday for Park Hill, Oks to visit Mrs W. C. Foreman.
 Miss Anna Egolf went to Cove Tuesday afternoon, having been summoned as nurse to care for Mrs. Bettis, who, however, passed away last night, and Miss Egof returned to Mena Wednesday.
 Miss Edmonia Petty and sister, Miss Francis, went to Baker Springs one day this week to spend two weeks or more They expect to meet friends from Hope who are spending part of the summer at Baker Springs.
 J. NJ. Bailey and Mrs. M. E. Bailey both of Hatfield, were married Tuesday afternoon at the office of Circuit Clerk Freeman l.. Johnson, the ceremony being performed by the Rev J. B. Sims of the M. D. church, South.
 Mir. and Mrs. Freeman L. Johnson and Sheriff H w. Finger will leave Thursday morning for Hatfield to attend the fair. Mir and Mrs. John son expect to return Thursday evening but Mr. Finger will likely remain for the two days.
 Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Doyle and two sons arrived in Mena Tuesday aft ernoon from Weatherford, Ok Since leaving Mena they have held meetings of the Apostolic church at Hinton and Weatherford, and they are now en route 10 the state camp meeing to be held at Little Rock this month.
 Hugh Cox and Sam spakes of the Alder community were in Mena l Tuesday, both having prot wheal 1 tb be. ground at the Mena Roller Mill. They report that the dry spell in July did some damage tc ! thrn and other crops in their 1 reighborhood but, on the other ! irand, they say that conditions could not have been more tavora- bie for cotton.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10
preparino for Cotton Crop.

s. L. Perry from near Board Camp, was in Mena Saturday look ing after business matters in con- nection with getting ready fen the cotton ginning season. He reports that the Perry gin is going to be equipped this fall with new hullers of the latest model and this}with the other new and modern equip ment will put the gin in good shape to handle the prospective big cotton crop IVY
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10
Strawberries in Scott County.

]. Hollister Tull returned home Wednesday morning from Waldron, where he had addressed the farm CTS and others who had gathered for the opening day of Circuit court. Strawberry growing is the activity being taken up by the Scott county farmers and business men, and the two forces are co-oDerat- ing so satisfactorily that Mr. Tull sees success ahead for them. Mir Tull spent last Saturday in Sevier county, holding meetings along the line of the DeQueen and Eastern railway. and he reports that every point along this line except one flag station has been organized for cantaloupe and truck growing.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10
Lost Finaer in shinqIe Mill.

c. I. Davis, living near Rocky, had an accident last "Wednesday while at work in shingie miii thru which he lost the end of the middle finger of his left hand. Dr. r R. Watkins dressed the wound fast week and hoped to save the entire finger. but when Mfr. and Mrs. Davis came in Monday t was found that the wound failed t0 reunite 80 it was decided to afnputate the end of the finger.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10
Week,s Vacation With Antn.

MT. and Mrs. M. A. Stratton re- turned Sunday from an automobile trip of week, which was spent both in business and pleasure. They spent two days at Baker Springs, and went thence to Grannis, where Mir Stratton looked after some business matters, thence to Bog Springs, where they spent two days and two nights. The return trip from Bog Springs was made in two hours and forty-five minutes, mak- ing the entire roundtrip without the least auto trouble.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10
Teacher Leaves st. .Joseph's.

Sister Andrea Of St. Joseph's Academy, and Sister Claire, who has been visiting here left Fri day for Fort smith Sister Andrea has been on the faculty of St. Jos eph's Academy for the last five years, and she has been one of the teachers of and on for the past ten years, so the alumnae and former students of the institution will re- gret to learn that she will not be here during the coming year.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10
Will Open State inency.

R. Golf, C. c. Gunnels, D. P. Will hite and T. A. Coleman left Tuesday for Little Rock. where Messrs. Golf and Gunnels will open state agency for the Allen, Jack son and Halliday automobiles. Mir. Wilhite will be Tn charge of the agency. They will make the trip overland, driving Dr., Gunnels' car and two new Allen cars which they have had in Mena. They expect to receive a car load of automobiles at Little Rock one day this week.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10
tuation. " eiio sl-

tuation. " 'iio sl-
 French Army Still Grows
 T prefer not to speak of tha present status of the French army put would rather have you ascer- tam that for yourselves You will ma an army that we have builded up, m two years of the hardest lighting, not only with its spirit and morale absolutely unbroken ibnt greater both in numbers, despite losses. apd pateHial, than when fine war, began. Much blood has bsef. shed, and more will be shed, but tfy64 Will find not only the entire aTtllV but the es.entire nation determined to carry the war to a successful Ei0S9 Tor thei feason that we are fiehfine not only for our persbiYal interests but fer the liberty 0f0f the Ieitire world lsWe will not stop until 1tiiAt- liberty ls' assured.7 i345 5s5f
 Following the interview With General Joffre, the correspondents were, received by General HCastel- nau, chief of the French gensrap staff, and General Pelle. .y''9'i
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10

Carl Henderson, who recently moved from Hatfield to Richland. They expect 10 be away about a month, and Mrs. Finger may stay longer if the climate gives her re- lief from throat trouble with which she is afflicted.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-10
Has Homegrown Sweet, Potatoes.

A. ?. BIedsOe, Whd Is farming a 5-aere tract in west Mena, is prob ably the first truck grower in this community to mark homegrown sweet potatoes. He set out his plants on May 10, using the Nancy Hall variety. and on August |, he had potatoes to market.