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The Washington herald., 1917-04-24
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Ace for Thrift and Husbandry
COATS, SUITS and DRESSES d
COATS

STYLES - The new
Buckle Back" Plain
Flaring and Belted
models with normal and
high waist lines. Some
twist thread stitched IN
self or contrasting COL
or. New wide pointed
collars will be noted
also ovencollzrs of sil'S
faiIle.
COLORS-Gold, sp-
pie green, rose, black,
navy, various mixtures,
and plaids in three or
four combinations of
colorS.
MATERIALS-Wool
Nelours, Plaid VelourS
Tweeds, Poplin, Serge
Cheviot, and Tsffeta
Silk.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
CARTER & BoNsALL SALE.

At the Carter & Bonsall sale near
Laddonia. last week stock sold as fol-
lows:
Earl Carter 200 bushels oats 1925.
Same, 1000 bushel corn $3.50. Same,
1000 bushels corn $3.50. Ollie Bon
sail, 10 hogs a $26.5O. Robertson
Brothers, 10 hogs q $27. ]. E. Az
dell, 10 hogs q $27.5O. Same, 10
hogs q $27.5O. Robertson Broth
ers, 10 hogs q $26.25. ]. H. Curry,
10 hogs a s26.25. ]. E. Azdell, 10
hogs @ $3.50. Otto Ackerman 21
hogs q $3.50. Same, 10 hogs a
$25.25. Bob Locluidge, 9 hogs q
$24.25, Same, 10 hogs q $24.5O.
VIM. Mitchell, hogs q $23. Same,
5 hogs "a SIT. Ollie Azdell, sow and
pigs $3.50. Same, SOW and pigs
$3.50.
]. r. Calhoun, pair year old
mules $3.50. Joe Considine, year
old bay mules $40. Fletcher Sims,
4 year old black mules 5000. Bob
Lockridge, year old gray mules
$217.5O. Ben Sims, year old bay
mule $212.5O. Ila Ely, year old
brown and gray mule $215. A. ].
Baker, black. horse mule $S5. Ike
Ely, bay year old mare mule 500.
Same, black horse mule s125. ]. M.
Beagles, 4 year old bay mare mule
S122.5O. Same, black mule $122.5O.
Ike Ely, brown horse mules $50.
Joe Considine, horse mule colt SCI.
E. F. Haycraft, red bull calf $3.50.
John Shotwell, calves $124.5O. Joe
Considine, red calf $35. j. R. Cal
houn, 4 calves $1O4. John Shotwell,
black calf $50. George Fisher, 3
red calves $75.25. Ike Ely, 12 steers
a $50.25. w. D. Mason, black COW
S11S. John Shotwell, roam COW $97.
]. NJ. Beagles, black cow sS5. Joe
Considine, roam COW SIS. ]. R. Cal
houn, year old red COW $67. ]. R.
Ely, COW and 2 calves $50. Joe Con-
sidine, crook horn COW and calf 500.
Homer billiard, brindle cow $50.
Joe Considine, year old black COW
$50. E. F. Haycraft, year old
black COW SAL. w. D. Mason, 2 year
old red heifer $65. ]. F. Haycraft,
yearling red heifer $41.5O. Ed.
Kennen, 2 year old red bull $54.
Jas. Diggs, year old Jersey cow
500.
The sale totaled $1O,9S1.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
KILLED IN BATTLE.

The following is quoted from the
Middletown Chips:
Word reached here last Friday
that Rupert Chandler had been kill
ed in battle in France on the 9Th of
October.
Rupert, while fighting with the
Canadians, was born and reared a
few miles north of Middletown,
near Gazette, and was we'll known
in this. section, moving from here to
Canada only a few years ago. We
are unable to give any particulars,
as the dispatch received by his rela-
tives here gave only the mere facts,
as stated above.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
GREER-NEWEBERRY SALE.

Live. stock at the ]. D. Greer and
]. F. Newberry sale last week sold as
follows:
F. B. Cook, brown draft gelding
$57. VIM. Canada, draft filly $73.
A. A. Yager, pair fllies 1926. ]. F,
Newberry, pair horse mules $S4O.
]. D. Greer, bay flly $50.
w. w. Pollock, roam year old
COW s62. Joe Considine, black 8
year old cow $66. ]. D. Greer, 8
year old red COW $51. w. w. Pol
lock, muly 7 year old red cow $77.
j. F. Newberry, red COW and calf$95.
Ed Moore, year old red cow SIS.
w. w. Pollock, roam yearling heifer
$50. ]. F. Newberry, 9 year old
dark Jersey cow $71, Richard Ro-
senthal, brindle calf $32. Joe Con-
siding. 6 year old steers @ Sa6. j.
D. Greer, Jersey heifer $S2. w. w,
Pollock, red bull calf $2S. ]. w
Grafford, red steer calf $26. w. w
Pollock, 2 red heifer calves $4S.
]. j. Wakefield, hogs @ 22.75
Richard Rosenthal, hogs a $24.50
]. F. Newterry, pigs q $6.75
Henry Showers, SOW and pigs $3S
T.. u. Stuart, black sow and pigs
$4O.5O. ]. F. Newberry, 10 ewes a
SIS. Same. 10 ewes q SIS. VIM
McMurtry, 9 ewes q SIC. Same, 10
ewes q Sic. w. w. Johnson, Ia
ewes q $14. Same, 10 ewes q
$l4. Same, choice buck $12.5o
Same, 2 bucks q s12.5O, Erl Car
ter, 5 buck lambs q 50. Joe Con
sidine, o eve lambs q $11.25. ]. T
johnson, eve lambs q $l1.25
~. d. Greer, 10 eve lambs a $l4
Same, 10 eve lambs a $14. Ear
Carter, buck lamb 50.
J The sale totaled $s.sS7.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
AFTER THE "TALKERs."

The Centralia Courier recounts as
follows: Harry c. Turner, of Mont
gomery City, formerly of Mexico, en-
ployed in Secret Service Dept of the
U. s. Government, was here Satur-
day calling on a few Centralians who
have been indiscreet in remarks
about the war. Five persons were
made to prove their loyalty
to the United States, as well as warn
ed to be more careful about their re-
marks. Surprising how many thought
less people in this district who have
made questionable remarks about
the war. One seldom has to be
warned more than once, as they real
ize a Federal prison is open to them
Centralia cases are mild compared to
some. He hopes his visit will beaI
fruit and return trips Will be un'
necessary, so arrangements for trans
portation for talkative ones will be
avoided. Only three of the five are
known to us and all three proved tc
be loyal Americans, but indiscree'
takers, we, in justice to them, re
frain from printing the names ant
have them bear the burden of the
two unknown, since all have fore
sworn making future damaging ar
guments or remarks about the war
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
NO MORE SHERBETS.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 21.--In
compliance with Food Administrator
Hoover's request for all possible con-
servation of sugar, the Kansas City
ice cream manufacturers, represent
ing practically all of the large man
ufacturers in the State, have voted
to manufacture no more sherberts OF
ices as long as the country is at war
The manufacturers also voted yes.
terday to decrease the amount OF
sugar sud in a gallon of ic cream.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
SERIOUSLY HURT.

Mrs. Zach Bondurant of near Van
dalia, according to the Mail, left
last week for Frederick, Okla, in
answer to telegram received from
her sister, Mrs. C. T. Bondurant.
stating that she had gotten her
shoulder and ankle broken and was
seriously hurt,
The Bondurants used to live near
Laddonia, this county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
THANKSGIVING.

In the month of November,
We always remember,
When the sky is gloomy and gray
While Bob White" is calling
That it is Thanksgiving Day.
When pumpkins are yellow,
And apples are mellow,
While turnips are in the ground,
Then rabbits are hiding,
In brush piles abiding,
Awaiting the trail of the hound.
When turkey is baking,
While Mother is making,
The pumpkin pie so grand,
And the cakes are enticing,
All covered with icing,
And salads the best in the land.
So now in life's pleasure,
We never can measure,
The blessings of God today.
So glad we are living,
And facing the foam and the fray
G. c. X.
Mo1ino, Missouri,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
MIR. CAUTHoRN APPOINTED.

County Clerk Ross B. Cauthorn
has been appointed Explosive Licens-
Ing Agent for Audrain county by the
Bureau of Mines of the Department
of the Interior. Mr.. Cauthorn will
have charge of the licenses, issued
to people dealing or using explosives
of any kind. Under the law persons
using or selling. purchasing or manu-
featuring explosives must obtain a
Government license. If you want to
blow up something first see Mr..
Cauthorn.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
IN TROUBLE AGAIN.

Alva Hagan of Laddonia vicinity,
recently released from the State Re-
form School, was arrested in Mexico
Sunday accused of taking a buggy
and horse belonging to George Will
liams and a revolver belonging to w.
P. Mollett. Alva turned the horse
and buggy loose east of Mexico Sat
urday.
The boy is 16 years old.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
AID CRIPPLED HORSES.

Joplin, Mo, Nov, 21.-The Joplin
branch of the American Red Star An
imal League, composed of boys and
girls, is planning a campaign to raise
fund of 81 200 for the aid of Amer
lean horses and mules used on the
battlefields of France. With this
amount a horse-drawn veterinary
ambulance would be sent to one of
the base veterinary hospitals in
France, and money would be suppli-
ed for doctors, bandages, medicines,
surgical instruments and other ne
cessities. The Joplin league has a
membership of more than 500 boys
and girls.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
Accused Robbers
Remanded To Jail
Funk And Prunty Have A Hearing
In Judge Wayne's Conrt-Put
Under $4,000 Bond.

H. e. Funk and Jesse Prunty, the
men arrested in Illinois last week ac-
cused of the Farber Bank robbery in
this county a couple of weeks ago,
had their preliminary hearing here
Monday in Judge j. H. Wayne's
Court.
witnesses were here from Peoria,
ILL.,, against the men. c. H. Welty,
a motorcycle officer, arrested them
because they had no license tag on
their auto. 1t is said that the auto
belongs to Rev. N. E. McCan of Sla-
ter Mo-, stolen there when the city
one night recently was without street
light for a short time The car was
driven thru Mexico Monday, being re-
turned home by Mr.. Heuman and
a Mr.. Gaines. They positively iden-
titled the car.
Enough was developed against
Funk and Prunty that they were
held for the Circuit Court, their
bond being fixed at $4,000, which
they were unable to give.
1t is stated that H. E. Funk is a
graduate of the University of Illi-
nois.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
COMMITS SUICIDE.

]. E. Pollock of Louisiana, 81
years old, shot and killed himself at
a sanatarium in st. Louis Saturday
night. Failing health given as the
cause. He was chosen as secretary
of the Mexico Chamber of Commerce
early in the fall, but declined the Of
fer.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
Out At Fort Riley
Wants HOver There
Verne LewtOn Writes OF Conditions
is Very Anxious To Get OF To
France.

donia, this county, writes the fol-
lowing letter from Fort Riley, Kan
sas, to his sisters 'of Mexico, Mrs
Campbell and Mrs. McCord:
Just received your letter.
. lou are glad I'm not a Stacker.
Well, for that matter, so am Il You
see 1 figured it out this way: 1 had
never been worth very much to my
self nor anyone else, and If our
country needed me it would be as
honorable way to learn this life for
her sake as any other, and the more
l see of camp life the more satisfied
l am that 1 volunteered instead of
waiting to be drafted. That piece of
poetry, 30 why did 1 volunteer, why
didn't l wait to be drafted" has
some good worth in 1.-THE send-offs
and boquets the drafted punches
get, but there is a reason for that.
The men that volunteer go to some
recruiting office, are accepted and
assigned to camps. The draft rounds
up bunch of young fellows many
of whom have never been away
from home and mother before, and
their friends desire to give them a
good send-eff. When the militia 1--WE
call the drafters militia and the vol
unteers regulars) left Salt Lake
City there was a big time. They
marched them within three blocks
of the depot when they broke ranks
and it was like nothing so much as
big funeral with no corpse in view,
and it took three hours to load the
500. When we came the Red Cross
furnished street cars from the camp,
and ten minutes after we marched
into the train sheds we were pulling
out of Salt Lake City. A friend of
mine and his two sisters were down
to see me off and had brought me
box of lunch which l would not
have gotten if the officer of the day
had not taken charge of it for me.
Excuse this interruption, but there
was fellow just threw a fit out in
front. Don't know what particular
breed it belonged to, but he certainly
created some excitement for a while,
but everything is quiet again, so
will try to finish this.
You find all sorts of men here in
camp; many grand characters. The
boys here are very anxious to be
sent to France, and whenever there
is a lineup you can hear someone
speculating on how soon We will be
yer there in action. They picked out
a bunch today, for companies, but
was not among them. The Sergeant
told me he was trying to hold an
other fellow out of the numebr for
Section Leader, but 1 hope does not
succeed as / would rather be pri-
vate in the ranks over there than to
be a General here and have to drill
recruits. All the Section Leaders
here are made top Sergeants, if
they make good at it. but my motto
is 1--WE can't be worried" and
positively refuse to let anything wor-
ry me. l may be a little down
hearted occasionally but it won't last
long.
We were told we would be issue d
some more clothes this week, which
is some good news as the B. V. d.
underwear they furnished us when
we enlisted is little airy and out OF
date for the season.
Must close for this time. Love to
all. VERNE
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
TO TEACH SWIMMING.

Swimming Instructor Lindsey at
Hardin College will go 20 Camp Pike,
Ark, where he is to leach swimming
and other activities to the soldiers
under the auspices of the Y. M. c. A.
He will get $1,000 year, uniform
and board.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
the change l did and land here.
am proud in a way, and you can tell
them all about it.
Your devoted son,
Herbert Plunkett.
hope I don't wake up!
LITTLEBY RED CROSS.

The ladies of Littleby vicinity de-
cided to give one day of their egg
money for Red Cross work. Some
gave more, and the nice sum of
$41.50 was realized. Below is the
list of names and amounts given:
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
THAT Sailing CORN IDEA.
Molino, Missouri.

E. L. Tuepker says that article The
Message is publishing this week sug-
gesting that farmers salt their soft
corn, which they are cribbing, should
have been given to the public a
month ago. 1t is now most too late,
much of the corn is now past treat
ing--without it should be handled
again. But the sailing idea is a
good one and should be kept in
mind.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29

Henry Howell of Powell, Wyo
visited his father in Mexico recently
John w. Howell Henry looks so
healthy and weighty that many OF
his friends did not recognize him.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
LOSES HIS POSITION.

G. w, Russell, rural mail carrier
out of Benton City, was discharged
a few days ago on charges, it is
stated, Of disloyal utterances against
the Government.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
SUFFERS BROKEN LEG.

]. E. Jeffries suffered an accident
while working at the Brick Plant
and is nursing broken leg.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
IN CULTURED BOSTON.
At Old Harvard--Herbert Plunkett
In A Trance Afraid He viii Wake
Up.

Mrs. ]. w. Plunkett of Mexico, a SOL
dier boy, writes to his parents here
as follows, which The Message is per-
mitted to copy:
My Dear Mother:
Boston, Mass, Nov. al hardly
know how to start to tell you about
this place. 1 was expecting to find
it nice, ETC., but had been cooped up
so long in that training camp 1 had
forgotten what good things we're like
and was unprepared to be treated
as guest as we'll as a man.
We had an uneventful trip by train
and landed about o'clock, took the
subway to Cambridge; were met by
an officer who escorted us to quar-
ters and then informed us that we
are in detention all this week, which
Z
until the next morning. We start to
work next week, and the work is
heavy, from a. m. to p. m. and
from till 8, three nights week.
The other nights, and from Saturday
noon, we have liberty-come and go
as we please.
1 am in room SO, Perkins Hall,
which is one of Harvard's immense
fre-proof dormitories. We are 8
men in a double room; on cots, and
very comfortable. The Government
has taken over five or six of the big
gest buildings. For our school there
are $500 would-be operators, and
more coming every day. 1t is Of
fcered almost entirely by the Naval
Reserves, and they are dandy fell
lows. None of the strictness of the
Island; they chat and joke with you
as man to man.
We eat in Memorial Hall, an i'm
mense cathedral-like hall, very old,
with pictures, beautiful stained
glass windows, and mural decora-
tions and memorial tablets to the de-
deased alumni.
1--WE sit down. at long tables with
tablecloths, china dishes, and have
negro walters. The food is excel
lent, much more palatable than at
Newport; more deserts, cream and
sugar; molasses on the table and
nicely served. At noon an immense
naval orchestra plays from one of the
balconies. The music is beautiful
Believe me, it is some class. I'm in
trance, afraid I'll wake up!
have only seen a small part OF
the University, but you can easily
imagine the beautiful place it is. We
walked and walked yesterday, and
this morning three of us came dowr
to the "Y," took a swim in the fin
est pool 1 have ever seen and played
billiards and were furnished this
stationery on which I write, all free
to enlisted men. Some of the pic
ture shows let you in for the wal
tax. The Y. M. C, A. is the creates
thing for the enlisted men.
The historical points here max,
Newport pale into insignificance
have seen the old Boston Com
mons; Mrs. Eddy's Christian Scienc'
Church. Phillips Brooks Church ant
statue; the Old State House; the ole
cemetery of John Quincy Adams
and those of other celebrities. Mum
bers of tombstones dated 1900, ant
stood where Washington took com
mand of the American Army in 1775
Boston is beautiful city but hard t
get around in. am going to Sc
lots of it while here, Only wish yo
all could be here and enjoy it wit
me.
believe the subway is the mos
| interesting thing to me, as it was m
| first ride in one. They have an ez
| cellent system here, 1t is five cent
! to ride from Harvard Square in Can
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29

Tom Ferguson of Thompson was
in to see the Message few days ago.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29

Mrs. ]. NJ. Atkinson has been con-
fined TO her home OF late by illness.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29

l.. w. Roberts for first-class SER
vice and funeral work. Licensed
embaImers. Answer calls promptly
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-11-29
cunts given :

Mrs. Ed. Atchison E. ...$ 400
Mrs. Jennie B. Johston :. 200
Mrs. Fannie Wiley E. E. E. 200
Mrs. o. F. Hafner =. =. 2.O2
Miss Effie Hanger .... ~ 200
Mrs. Hulda Nagel :. =. =. 1.25
Mrs. A. F. Scherer E. .. 1875
Mrs. Robert Pitman .. =. LOO
Mrs. w. d. Talley :. =. LOO
Mrs. E. V. Everts =. =! :. 100
Mrs. J.W. Biglow 3. .... 100
Mrs. Riley Wilkerson ... =. LOO
Mrs. Will Azdell =. .... 100
Mrs. j. W. Big ow .... =. 100
Mrs. G. E. Morthland E. -. LOO
Mrs. l.. A. Brashers E. . E. =. LOO
Miss Alice Adams E. ... 100
Miss Carolyn Wilson =. e. LOO
Mrs. Sadie Atkinson .... E. 100
Mrs. Charlie league 49,. E. 100
Mrs. Ida Anderson $50. LOO
Mrs. D. M. Price e. =. .. 100
Mrs. Blaze ... .... 1.OO
Miss Annie Baker =. e. ... 100
Miss Leila Dubray e. .... 100
Jennie Atchison (ColO -. LOO
Mrs. Joe Ware . E. .... so
Mrs. Geo. Hagedorn =. =. SO
Mrs. w. w. TaIley :. 49,. 75
Mrs. Henry Schrader E. E. 81
Mrs. Will Pittman =. .. So
Mrs. Will Morris .. :. .... 55
Mrs. Harry Galloway :. :. so
Mrs. r. d. Sims :. 49,. so
Mrs. H. F. Dudgeon . $50. so
Mrs. Eugene Dye =. :. .. so
Mrs. Francis league :. -. so
Mrs. D. Cauthorn :. -. -. so
Mrs. George Green E. . =. so
Mrs. Hollingsworth :. 80. so
Mrs. w. E. Hale E. 49,. As
Mrs. Erdel -. 35
Mrs. 7. w. Fegan ... 25
Mrs. r. c. Dudgeon =. ... 25
Mrs. E. S. Reed .. :. .. 25
Mrs. T. w. Crawford 3. 25
Mrs. Beckley . :. .. .. 25
Mrs. Annie Cauthorn E. 25
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-14

VEE OOS splendid sCnts of pleasing
N desirable new novelties
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-14
Let's all "shop early" this year
Sheer..HoSiery

Though he decries vanity" he will
be pleased with gift of fine Silk Hose.
Tryit, and;seelhowlfine it works.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-05

Doctor-Did he take the medicine
/ prescribed for him religiously?
Nurse-No, sir, he swore every
time.
Lies a game of give and take
with more takers than givers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-05
Parrish Poster


A pleasing diversion from the US
ual style of billboard advertising has
been furnished to motorists in the at
tractive 24-sheet poster on Fisk tires
which is appearing during the present
month.
This beautiful piece of art work
was originated and painted by Max
field Parrish, the noted artist who
hitherto has refused to raise his
brush to the task of painting an adj
vertising poster. The mountains,
castles, and sunlight contrasts of the
background are typically the work of
Paris hand by those touches of style,
many have identified the Fisk poster
as his work even before the signature
was observed.
The posters title and theme recall
ones reading of the Arabian Nights
tale about the Magic Carpet and the
Price who travelled upon it whereso-
ever he wished. It is upon this
popular legend that Parrish built up
his picture story of "Fisk Tires-the
Modern Magic Shoes"
Advertising men and artists the
country over have been unremitting
in their praise of the high class of
advertising which this Fisk poster
represents. To those who have en-
countered it on the roadside, It has
been source of pleasure to note the
distinct difference between this work
of a truly great American artist and
that of the ordinary poster which in
trudes unpleasantly on ones vision.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-05
PARNELL

Miss Anna Verley spent Sunday
with her aunt, Mrs. John Bird.
Mrs. Garrett Doyle Of Grand Rap
ids spent few days the past week
with Mrs. Terrence Bresnahan.
Mrs. Nicholas Brown is spending
week with her mother at Holland.
School opened Monday; September
the third.
Mrs. Pete and children of Grand
Rapids are spending a few days with
her cousin, Mrs. Ed. Walsh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Maloney spent
Thursday afternoon in Bedding.
Henry Walsh and friend, Mr.. Kin
ney, of Grand Rapids, spent Wednes-
day with his uncle, Peter Toohey.
Miss Irene Troy will teach the
Steele's Corners school again this
year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-05
THE BELDING BANNER


NOAu A(nSubANt REHABILITATION
There had been fatal accident at
the railroad crossing in a town in
Iowa, and the coroner, pompous old
chap, who magnified both his Office
and its incumbent, had impaneled a
jury for inquest.
There was only one witness of the
accident, an illiterate Slav laborer,
who could understand no English
With him the coroner began to strug-
gle.
"Can you speak English?" he ask
ed.
The man shook his head.
"Can you speak German?"
Again the man shook his head.
Can you speak Italian?"
The, same response.
"Can you speak Russian? Can you
speak Swedish" were the next ques-
tons, to both of which the man signi-
fed in the negative.
sits no use, gentlemen" said the
coroner, turning to the jury. I'VE
can't proceed with the case. I've
spoken to this man in FIVE different
languages and can't make his under
stand me."-Harper's Magazine.
TRY A BANNER WANT ADV