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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-12-14

her to come over here, but she c6dldnt
In any way. Gordon spends all his
time at his desk. promoting writing
ads. and prospectuses He's got a
grand scheme. He's found that Hope
Consolidated is full OF rich ore, but
the trouble is in getting 1t out, so hes
working on a new process OF extrac-
ton. It's wonderful process-you'd
never guess what 1t is. He smokes II
out! He says all he needs is plenty OF
smoke. That bothered him until he hit
on the idea OF burning feathers. Now
he's planning TO raise ducks, because
they've got so much down. Isn't that
the limitf She'll have to fit him into
padded cell sooner or later"
Poor devilr' said O'Neil. I'm sor-
ry. He had an unusual mind"
Slater shifted Il think It's pretty
soft for him myself. He's made better
than a standoff-he lost his memory
but he saved his skin. It's funny how
some men can't fall. If they slip on
banana peel somebody shoves a
cushion under 'em before they light.
never got the best Of anything. II I
dropped asleep in church my wife
would divorce me and I'd go 20 the
electric chair. Gordon robs widows
and orphans right and left, then ends
up with loving woman to take care
Of him In his old age. Why, II ! even
robbed a blind puppy OF biscuit I'd
leave a thumb print on his ear or the
dogs mother would turn out to be a
bloodhound. Anyhow. I'd spend my
declining years nestled up TO a rock
pile with a mallet I'm my mitt and a
low browed gentleman scowllng at me
from the top of a wall. He'd lean on
his shotgun and say: Hurry up, Fat
y. It's getting late. and there's ton
Of oakum 10 pick it just goes to
show that Some Of rs are born behind
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-12-14

the game and never get even. while
others. like Gordon. quit winner no
matter how much they lose" Having
relieved himself OF this fervid homily.
Happy Tom unrolled n package OF
gum and thrust three sticks into his
mouth. speaking OF bad luck he
continued. when are you going 10 get
married. Murray
O'Neil started "Why-nevcr II
isn't the same kind of proposition as
building a bridge. you know There's
a little matter OF youth and good looks
that counts considerably In the mar
rage business. No woman would
have an old chap like me"
Slater took mournful inventory OF
his chiefs person. then said doubtful.
ly: "You might put il over. Murray. |
amt strictly handsome myself, but
did"
As O'Neil slipped into his fur coat.
after the fat man had slouched out, he
caught sight of himself in the glass OF
his bureau and paused. He leaned
forward and studied the careworn
countenance that peered forth at him.
then shook his head He saw that the
hair was growing grayer. that the face
was very plain. and-yes. unquestion.
ably 1t was no longer youthful. OF
course he didn't feel old. but the evi
dence that he was so admitted Of no
disproof. and it was evidence OF sort
which no woman could disregard.
For a week the ice rose slowly. II
foot a day. and In spite OF the greatest
watchfulnesS it took the false work
with it here and there. But concen
trated effort at the critical points saved
the structure from serious injury
Then the jam in front OF Jackson gla
cier went out at least in parf. and the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-12-14

end OF the cable straining every nerve
to have the shipment rushed through
Mellen brooded over his uncompletec
work; Parker studied the dripping hills
and measured the melting SHOWS. he
still smiled but be showed his anxiety
In q constant nervous unrest. and ht
could not sleep.
At length news came that Johnny
Brennan had the steel aboard his shiI
and had sailed. A record run was pre-
dicted, but mean " bile the south wind
brought havoc on its breath. The sur
shone holly into the valley Of the Sal
mon, and instead OF warmth IL brought
q chill TO the hearts OF those who
watched and waited.
Twelve endless, idle days crawled by
Winter no longer gave battle; she was
routed and In her mad retreat she
threatened to oyerwbelm O'NeiPs for
tunes
On May q the needed bridge mem
hers were assembled. and the erection
Of span 3 began. The original plan
had been to build this section on the
captilever principle, so as TO gain In
dependence OF the river ice, but 10 do
20 would have meant slow work and
much delay-an expenditure OF time
which the terms Of the option made
impossible Arrangements had been
made, therefore, to lay 1t on false
work. as the other spans had been
laid, hsking everything upon the
weather.
A . matter OF precaution the south
esn half OF the span was connected 10
the completed portion, but before the
connection could be fully made the re
naindsr OF the jam in front of Jack.
sou glacier. which had caused So much
noubls heretofore, went out suddenly.
and the river ice moved downstream
sboat q foot carrying with IL the
vh0ls Intricate system Of supporting
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-12-14

In thirteen days Mellen's crew had
laid 400 feet OF the heaviest steel ever
used in bridge OF this type. But
there was no halt. The material for
the second section had been assembled
meanwhile, and the traveller began a.
swing il into place.
The din was unceasing The clash OF
riveters. the creak and rattle OF hoists
the shouts OF men, mingled in a per
sistent. ear splitting clamor and foot
by foot the Orders reached out toward
the second monolith which rose from
the river bed. The well adjusted hu.
man machine was running smoothly
Every man knew his place and the du-
ties that went with &c. the hands OF
each worker were capable and skilled
But now the hillsides were growing
bare, rills gashed the sloping snow
fields. the upper gullies began to rum
BILE TO avalanches-fore OF the
process that would strip the earth OF
snow and ice and free the river in all
its fury. In six days 800 feet more OF
steel had been bolted fast 10 the com
plete section, and span No. 2 was IN
place. But the surface of the Salmon
was no longer white and pure; IL was
dirty and discolored now. for the de
bris which had collected during the
past winter was exposing itself. The
Icy covering was partially inundated
also. Shallow ponds formed upon il
and were rippled by the south breeze
Running waters on every side sang q
menace TO the workers.
Then progress ceased abruptly. II
became known that part OF the mate
rial for the third span had gone astray
in its long journey across the cont
nent. There had been a delay at the
Pittsburgh mills then a blockade III
the Sierras; O'Nell was in Omar at the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-12-14

ice began 10 fall Down 1t settled
smoothly. swiftly. until il rested once
more upon the shores. 1t was still as
firm as in midwinter and showed nc
sign OF breaking; nor had it moved
downstream hairs breadth. O'Nei
gathered sis forces for the final on.
slaught
On April the last OF the steel for
span No. l reached the front, and cree
ton was begun. The men fell TO with
a vim aud an enthusiasm impossible 10
describe. With incredible rspidity the
heavy sections were laid In place. The
riyeters began their metallic song
The towering three bent traveller ran
smoothly on its track. and under II
grew n webwork OF metal. braced and
re-enforced to withstand, In addition To
ordinary strains. the pressure OF hun
dred mile an hour wind. To those who
looked on the structure appeared ia
build itself, like some dream editicc
II seemed a miracle that human hands
could work that stubborn metal 50
swiftly and with so little effort But
every piece had been cut and fitted
carefully. then checked ard placed
where IL was accessible.
Now that winter had broken spring
came with a rush The SHOWS began
to shrink and the drifts 10 settle. The
air grew balmier with every day; thu
drip from caves was answered by the
gurgling laughter OF hidden waters
Here and there the boldest mountain
sides began TO show. and the tops OF
alder thickets thrust themselves into
sight Where wood or metal caught
the sun rays the snow retreated. Pools
Of ice water began 10 form at noon.
The days were long. too. and no
frozen winds charged out OF the north.
Az the daylight heightened 80 dh the
working hours OF the OILERS.
On April is the span was sompseted
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-12-14
CHAPTER XXI.

Final Preparations.
IN the following day Happy Tom
arrived with fifty men.
~ Il got the last mothers son
could find," he explained al
he warmed himself at O'Neil's stove.
Did you go TO HopeY'
II did. and | saw the splavvus him
self"
Gordon
He's worse than we thought" Tom
tapped his shining forehead significant
ly. Loft to lett"
"What-insane
Nothing but echoes in his dome
The towns AS empty as his bonnet.
too. and the streets are full Of snow.
It's a sight"
Tell me about Mrs. Gordon
She's quite person" said Slater
slowly. She surprised me She :
there. alone with him and Waterman
She does all the work. even to Juggling
in the wood and coal-he's too busy
TO help, but she won't leave him. She
told me that Dan and Natalie wanted
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-12-14

reassuring. The relentless movement
showed no sign OF ceasing. When she
retired that night she sought ease
from her anxiety in prayer that was
half a petition for ONeil's success and
half an exceedingly full and frank
confession OF her love for him Out.
side. beneath the glare Of torches and
hastily strung incandescents, a weary
army toiled stubbornly. digging. goug
ing, chopping at the foot OF the tower
ing wall OF timbers which stretched
across the Salmon. In the north the
aurora boreals played brilliantly AS II
To light council OF the gods.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-12-14

O'Ned Stumbled In Upon Eler 10 'hr
Midst OF Her Task.
with me you can see what we're do
ing" As they set Off for the bridge
site Murray looked down at Eliza,
striding manlike beside him, with some
thing OF affectionate appreciation in
his eyes, and said humbly 1T was
careless OF me not to see what you
have been doing for me all this time.
Ny only excuse v that I've been driv-
en- half mad with other things.
haven't time 10 think OF myself"
IAN housekeepers have q thankless
task," laughed Eliza.
All that day Eliza watched the un-
sQuai strugsAs, and In tho evening Dan
bsppght her reports that were far from
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-12-14
WEAK, SORE LUNGS
Restored To Health By Vinol

Camden, N. i'll had a deep seated
cough, was run down, and my lungs were
weak and sore. / had tried everything
suggested without help. One eve
ming read about Vinol and decided
20 try it, Soon I noticed an improve
ment. kept ON taking il and today |
am well man. The soreness ia all
gone from my lungs, do not have any
cough and have gained fifteen pounds
FRANK HILLNAN.
We guarantee vinol for chronic
coughs, colds and bronchitis and for All
weak. rundown conditions.
Look-Paterson Drug CO.. Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-12-14

That's pretty bad, isn't IT.
IT certainly is 1t threatens To
throw everything out OF alignment AMI
prevent Us from laying the steel If We
don't check it,
Check it," cried Eliza How can
YOU check a thing like that
Easily enough. If we can spare the
hands. by cutting away the ice where
it is frozen 70 the piles. SO that it won I
lift them with it The trouble is TO get
men enough You see, the ice is nine
feet thick now. I've set every man to
work with axes and chisels and steam
points. and came up to telephone
Slater for more help. Wei have "a
work fast night and day"
There's nobody left IA Omar" Eliza
said quickly
II know. Toms going to gather all
he can at Cortez and Hope and rush
them out here. Our task is To keep
the ice cut away until help arrives"
II suppose it's too late in the season
10 repair any serious damage
Exactly II you care to 60 bsck
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-12-14

Oil paintings can BE- best cleaned at
home by rubbing a half OF a raw 20
tato quickly over the surface aud then
polishing with q silk handkerchief.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-11-03
BIG NUMBER REGISTERED
Trouble On Election Day Fear
ed Because of Many Voters

The election boards held their f al
registration on Tuesday. In Penns Grove
district, south of Main Street, l40 names
were added, making 100 voters. In the
district north of Msin Street l3l were
added. making 800 to vote.
In Upper Penns Neck atout 400 were
put on the registry list after much inves-
tigation and controversy over the right
to be registered.
Many men were in line all day await
ing investigation OF their right to vote.
Many have been in the State a wear and
in the County five months, but the oues-
ton arose whether their families had
been here that length OF time to give
taem a legal home. Many are registered
from the powder camps.
Tn election officers made a house 10
house canvas the second week in Septeni-
her. The presence OF so many entitled
to vote now were not known then gives
rise to suspicious.
In Upper Penns Neck Township 1916
are registered. 1t will be impossible for
one board OF election officers to handle
so many. The law does not provide for
an increase until next year when four
precincts will be required.
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A Hallowe'e en- Social

The members of Emmanuel Church
choir and friends had a most delightful
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edw. Townsend, on Beach Avenue.
Forty-two were present, and judging
from the costumes, they had came from
all corners OF the earth-divinities from
the harem, demure Japanese maids,
quiet men. comic h%arIequins, starry re-
representatives. of the night, quaint old
ladies', spcoks, Hey, Rubes from Old
Grass Town aud natives from darkest
Africa. The inevitable witch was present,
but kept very quiet, not even the rem
edies and efforts OF the Red Cross mem
Der being able to restore her to her
usual activity. The small boy, whose
did not know lie WAS out,
proved to be the hostess.
A dainty French maid usheied the
visitors III after being welcomed by an
Illuminated spook at the porch. The in-
terror, proiusely decorated, was only
lighted by numerous candelabra, while
grinning pumpkin heads and the black
cat helped with a DEATHS head ~leerine
from one corner. Games were INDUCED
in and prizes for lucky contestants went
to Mrs. Anna Ball, Mrs. Eva Sherwood
and Mr.. Ball and Mr.. Stanley Bull.
The Professors" better half did some
really creditable clay modelling, but
prizes We're exhausted, so the lady was
Obliged to be content with credilable
mention.
Luncheon in abundance was served at
a late hour.
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Produce and Prices

Charles l.. Day made his last days sale
in the Jersey market in Wilmington on
Tuesday, October 3lst. This is an unu-
sually late date to sell there and is allow
ed by the moderate, pleasant weather.
Prices are as followe: Sweet potatoes
were sold for 60-65 cents a basket, apples
25-35 cents, cabbage 60 cents, turnips so
Us, white potatoes $l.75 a bushel. Jersey
apples are poor in quality. Good quality
apples are selling for ST to $l.25 a ham
per holding about J baskets. Ordinary
COW turnips have sold as high as 80 cents
a basket. The dry weather caused a
scarcity of these crops.
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Rev. William Stone Dead

Rev. William Stone died quite suddenly
Of paralysis at his home in HaGdonield
October 81, 1916. The funeral was large
ly attended by ministers and laymen on
Tuesday.
lie was pastor of Emmanuel NJ. E.
Church, Penns Grove, i'll 1906-07 during
which time the church edifice was en-
larged and rebuilt. He was a very zeal
GUS man, beyond the diplomacy OF frank
discretion. The past year he has engaged
in Junior League work in which lie was
very successful.
He leaves a very esteemed widow and
two sons.
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Mention SOGiQI Notes
The Whereabouts and Doings
Of Good People You Know

Hollis Ashcraft's new double residence.
adjoining J. D. Torton's, is nearing en-
closure.
Master Edwin Taylor, Of Grandy, Va.
IS visiting his cousins, Mr.. aud Mrs. VIM.
d. Hewitt.
Mrs. Minnie TAYLOR, Of Graudy, Va +.
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. b.
Humphreys.
Olive and Christine Taylor, Of Grandy.
Ra., Is visiting their cousin, Myrtle Z
Humphreys.
A party OF young folks had a merry
time Ia Frank Summerill's new barn last
Tuesday night.
Wilbert Ashcraft. wife aud daughter,
OF Swedesboro, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Hannah Ashcraft.
Mrs Bessie Comptou's Sunday school
Glass had a merry masquerade party at
her home on Tuesday evening.
Benz. R. Peacock, superintendent Of
the pipe construction on Carney Point.
went to Haskell on Monday TO look
after work there.
Mrs. Chas. b. Humphreys, who has
been spending several DAYS with her
sister, Mrs. Minnie Taylor, at Gtandy,
Va, has returned home.
Powers Layton, who is attending
Swarthmore College, and Hansen Dol
bow, of Wenonah Academy, were home
on Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Chas. Steele, Mr.. aud
Mrs. Harry Bidwell aud Mr.. Harry Bid
well, IT., of Philadelphia, spent Sunday
With Mr. and Mrs. j. K Dolnow.
Rev. j. W. Lynch attended the funeral
Of Rev WILLIAMSBURG at I%iaddonfield on
Tuesday and attended the Lyons Taber-
nacle meeting in Camden in tile evening.
Mrs. Anna TG~slingham has returned
to the home OF her daughter, MIS- John
i%pfoye, ii Tie Village, after spending the
Summer with her mother. in New York
State.
The home OF Mr.. II. d. Re gn, l45
Shell Road, dupont Village, had a merry
party OF visitors last Monday evening.
thirty were present. Music, games and
reileshments were enjoyed.
Dupont Legion, No. 1862 initiated
several members Wednesday evening,
AFTER WHICH the social committee pre-
pared a sumptnons feast winch was en-
I6yed by members aud visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linford L Huff and
daughter. Vera, Mrs. Ellen NJ. Holton,
Mrs. G. V. ID. Conover and Mrs. j. Ford
Thompson, motored to Haddonfield Mon
day evening to view the remains of the
ate Rev. VIM. Stone, a former pastor OF
Emmanuel Church.
Wilmer Thompson, son OF Winfield S.
Thompson, and his sister, Mrs. Jessie
Johnson, OF Springfield, Mo-, made a
short visit to Penns Grove. on Monday,
to call on their cousins, Mrs. Title and
Miss Nina Smith, and to view some
scenes OF family interest. Their grand
father, Samuel S. Thompson, was one of
the founders of st. Paul's Church. They
retain a live interest in Peitns Grove
fairs by reading the Record.
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NITTPENN and CATTELL
Democratic Candidates Enthusi-
astically Received

Otto Nittpenn, who began his campaign
Tor tile Democratic nomination lof Gov
ernor IN Penns Grove last July, returned
Oh Thursday near tire close ui the am
paign on ms tour thru Salem. county,
lie was accompanied by Willard f. Cat
tell OF Woodbury., Democratic candidate
Tor Congress. They arrived at 4 10 with
the patty OF prominent Democrats oi the
county and remained all hour.
County Prosecutor ID. V. SnmmeriIL.
Jr., Introduced them to a congregation
OF about 200 IN front OF the post office.
MIR. CatteIl said the mental condition
OF people depended upon the education
given by the school master. New Jersey
bad a school master, Woodrow Wilson.
for Governor. lie has been President
for three and u hall years aud las taught
tile people tile errors III government and
has had them remedied.
New Jersey used to he known as the
State of Amboy, because tile Influences
oil that corporation controlled the State.
Later the Pennsylvania railroad and the
public service corporations had control
thru VIM. j. SeMell, David Baird, Nool-
hees, Nakele, Congressman W.. Brown
ing and otiiels.
Mr.. Browning in Congress was only the
representative OF these. lie had voted
against tile parcel post, rural credits and
S-hour day. He is Mr.. Baird's represent
tative in Congress, not the peoples.
Mr.. Cattell told how he had paid $500
line rather than sign the contract ioi five
years passed by Woodbury. Council lot
lighting, because he believed the CITY
should have a municipal plant at cheaper
cost. lie asked the voters tor support as
a representative OF the people.
Mr.. Wlttpenn SAID he had a public rec
ord OF fifteen years and had always de-
Tended and protected public tights.
When he became Mayor OF Jersey CITY il
was III the grip OF political ringsters whom
lie had helped to clean out with the aid
OF pre- gresslVe Republicans, even by help
ing to change the form OF government and
even shorten his term. More schools
were built and the water plant taken
over.
lie had used Ills Influence with the
Legislature so that laws were passed to
allow these reforms. 1t is a question of
men rather than forms OF government.
Where was Mr.. Edge IN the fight TO,
government reform? Has he a record for
helping to reform tile State or his own
city lie talks oil business efficiency, vet
his financial reforms in the State ave
cost SOC, 600 more Father than 500, 900
less. Mr.. Edge Is being supported by
Ed. Wakelee, Dan VOORHEES, and Bard,
the public service corporation lobbyists,
whom Gov. Wilson put out OF office.
Do you want them put back in office
aud the State turned hack to where it was
before Woodrow Wilson became Gov.
ernor?
1t is the duty of men to cast their vote
according to their conscience without CO.
ercion or influence Of predatory interests
for those who are on fheir level aud for
their interests.
The party left for Pennsville, thence
Salem, where a meeting was hello in the
evening.
Hermon Stoner, Of New York City,
addressed an enthusiastic Democratic
meeting Thursday night.
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St. PauI's Methodist Episcopal

Corner Franklin and Harmony Streets.
REV. JOHN w. LYNCH, Pastor
Sunday Services: Glass. $50 E. m.
Sermons, 1880 a. M, 7.30 p. m.
Bible School, 2.30. Epworth League, 6.45.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be celebrated at the morning service.
The rite OF baptism will be given and
members received.
The Epworth League will be led by
Francis Terwilliger.
The evening sermon will be by Mar
shall Owens. ID. d.. tiel&-agent for New
Jersey Methodist Episcopal Conference.
An ushers' union will be organized on
Thursday night.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-11-03
Sunday School Convention

The Salem County School Convention
will be held in the Pedricktown Baptist
Church, on Thursday, November 9th be-
ginning at 9 A. IN and continuing all day.
Dinner will be served by the ladies of the
church: Addresses will be made by State
and County workers All interested in
any way in Sunday school work are most
cordially invited to attend. The music
will be under the leadership of Mr.. G..
Harold Lowden, and the books used are
furnished by the Held. lberg Press Phila-
delpllia.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-11-03
Approves Sale to Steel Co.

Governor Fielder has approved the ac-
ton OF the state Department of Conserva
ton aud Development in selling for
$4,000 a tract OF State forest land near
Mays Landing to the Bethlehem Steel
Company. The tract is to be used in
connection with the big proving ground
10 be operated by the company along the
Great Egg Harbor River. Attorney Gen
eral Wescott advised the department that
there are no legal obstacles to prevent
contamination OF the sale.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-11-03
To Rid Child of Worms

Don't scold the %fretful, nervous child.
Often it is due to worms. Get rid of these
by giving one-half to one lozenge Kickapoo
Worm Killer.a laxative worm candy. Give
only plain nourishing food, lots of outdoor
exercise and put to bed early. Watch
stools and Continue giving Klckapoo Worm
Lozenges. They will positively remove
the worms. 25c at druggists. adv.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-11-03
Vote in 1912

The vote in renns Grove in 1912 was
as follows: Wilson, 272; Roosevelt, 163;
Taft, 80.
Upper Penns Neck Township gave
Wilson, 81; Roosevelt, SO; TAFT, 80.
Oldnans Township gave Wilson, 1871;
Roosevelt, 81; Taft, 81.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-11-03
Protestant Episcopal Church
Rev. CHARLES b. DUBELL. Rector

VNFs NIIAhLES d. DUBELL htCIOT
CHURCH OF Our MERcIFUL SAVIOUR
Cove Lane, adjoining railroad
Sunday School $50 a. m. HOLY Com
munion and sermon IL a. m. Evening
subject, 1.-The Initiative" Brotherhood
of ST. Andrew meeting after the service.
L. S. lowering, leader.
John NJ. Wells, who. holds an import
ant position in the mechanical department
at Plant ], and assistant superintendent
OF the Sunday School, has also been elect
ed vice director of the Chapter.