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The Yale expositor., 1917-09-20
THURSDAY, September 20. 1917
HERE AND THERE

Croswell fair Is on this week.
North Branch fair next week We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday.
1t is said there are thirteen hay buy
ing concerns in Peck. Will it be a
misfortuneP
MaComb county day will be cele-
brated at Mt. Clemens, on Thursday,
September 9th.
The Lutherans of Macomb county
will soon celebrate the 400th anniver-
sary yeaI of the Reformation.
On account of shortage of coal, the
Paper mill at Capac was obliged to
shut down few days last week.
Miss Priscilla Ross, pioneer resi-
dent of Sanilac county, died last week
at her home near Sandusky, aged 81
years.
Mrs. T. j. cElhinney has been APP
pointed postmistress at Shower, to ill
the vacancy caused by the death Of her
husband a few weeks ago.
r.. j. West, prominent Deckerville
attorney, was elected Grand Chancellor
of the knights of Phythias at the state
convention in Ann Arbor last week.
e. h. Perry, of Capac, is nearly so
years of age and tells many interesting
stories of pioneer days in that locality,
where he has passed most of his life.
Anchorville residents are already at
work raising fund to rebuild the
Catholic church, school house and other
buildings burned recently. The loss
reached close to $4,000, with but
$4,000 insurance.
Ira Slack, who broke into the home
of Paul Brietzke, near Inlay City last
spring and shot both Brietzke and his
housekeeper, Mrs. Moe, was convicted
of double murder and given life SEN
tence in Jackson prison.
Moses Mellan accidentally locked
himself into the refrigerator Of the
Lembke meat market at Romeo last
Sunday, and 1t was some time before
anyone became aware of his predica.
ment and let him out Of the icy room
Last Sunday, about noon, Percy AL.
len, the l6-year. old adopted son of John
Allen, miles north and AZ miles east
of here, committed suicide by hanging
himself with logging chain. He fast.
ened the chain to the top of his play.
house, which is about four feet high
fastened the end with the large hook
around his neck and laid down, thus
hanging himself in playhouse not
four feet high. 1t is reported that ht
often talked of hanging himself but
was never taken seriously.
Tribune.
Word has just arrived from reliable
sources in Romeo that Mr.. Lempster
former paeacher In the local German
church, was shot as spy by the Unit
ed States government at Fort Leaven
worth. Sometime after leaving New
Baltimore he embarked in the garage
business at Toledo, Ohio, where wore
was last received from him. In view
of the fact this information comes from
his former home and directly from on,
who has known the whereabouts OF
this man continually, some credenc'
can be given same.-New Baltimore
Era.
The Yale expositor., 1917-09-20
NORTH RILEY

Mr. and Mrs. John Burns were in
Richmond Thursday.
Mrs John Murphy has returned
home after spending few weeks with
her daughter, Mrs. Adam Erkheart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette Snyder spent
few days in Port Huron visiting the
latter's parents.
Anthony Mckinley, of Sarnia, was
guest of JAS. Murphy last week.
Philip Abraham, of Detroit, visited
Frank Pratt last week.
Mrs.. ID T. Whelhan, of Port Huron,
spent Tuesday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jas. Sweeney.
Michael McInerney and family were
in Port Huron Friday.
Frances Mcmahon returned home
after spending a week in Detroit.
Mollie McMicken and Clara Murphy
have returned to Detroit after spend
ing the week end with the latter's
mother.
James Mcmahon and Jos. Murphy
spent Sunday in Detroit.
Gertsude Pratt has returned TO her
home after visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Norman VanAntwerp, of Goodells.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Scheible,
a son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Storey and
family spent sunday in Memphis with
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robt.
Harris.
A number from this section attend
ed the party at Brockway last Friday
evening.
Helen Judge is spending the week in
Detroit.
Del Schribner, of Pontiac, spent a
few days at the home of Bert Pratt
last week.
Mrs. Tom Reedy and two daughters,
Eta and Grace, of Detroit, spent a
few days last week at the home OF
Jack Burns.
Martena FOLEY, Of Detroit, was the
guest of Evelyn Murphy last week.
Lloyd Bearss and family, of Port
Huron, is visiting the formers parents
Chauncey Bearss and wife.
The Yale expositor., 1917-09-20
EAST KENOCKEE

There were no services at the Allen
church last Sunday, the pastor, Rev
Tomas was attending conference.
The Allen l.. A. ). will be entertain
ed at the home of Mrs. II. Grant next
Wednesday, Sept. 26. Each lady is re-
quested to help furnish lunch. 1t will
be the last meeting held at that place
as Mrs. Grant will leave the farm in a
few weeks and take up her residence
with her son Earl Patterson and wife
at Fargo.
A party was given at the home of
Mrs. Grant last Monday night in honor
of her son EarEwho has been drafted
and will soon leave for Camp Custer,
Battle Creek. About thirty-ive were
present to bid him farewell. A deli
ious lunch was served. Earl was pre-
sen,ed with several useful articles as a
token of esteem in which he was held
by the young people of Allen. Anoth-
er son, William, has been examined and
will probably be called in about a
month.
Thomas Perrin and wife, Mrs. Bye
Munroe and two daughters, Anna and
Violet, of this place, accompanied by
Mrs. Dexter Hubel, of Zion, were in
Port Huron on business Monday. Mrs.
Munroe and one daughter have gone to
Detroit where they will spend the week
with relatives
Isla Coggins and Clarence Phillips,
of Ruby, spent Sunday evening with
Lillian Specht.
Mrs. Alvin Morgan was in Port Hur.
on last Tuesday.
John Abbott and family, of West
Greenwood, spent Sunday with Mrs. II
Grant and family.
The Yale expositor., 1917-09-20

DROBATE ORDER
i state OF Michigan, The Probate Court for
the County of st. Clair
At session Of said court, held at the Probate
ONCE In the City of Port Huron, in said County,
On the 9Th day of September, A. ID. 1917.
Present: Hon. Hugh ii. Hart, Judge of Probate
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Jacob Vanclief,
Deceased.
Howard f. Fead having filed with this Court
his final administration account as adminstra-
tor of said estate, together with petition pray
ing that the said account be allowed the admin
istrator discharged. the estate closed, the heirs
determined, and the residue OF the said estate
assigned to the persons entitled thereto.
IL Is Ordered that Monday, the LIST day of
October next, at 900 o'clock In the forenoon,
at said Probate ONCE. be appointed for hearing
thereof;
And 1t Is Further Ordered that a copy Of this
order be published three successive weeks prev
lous to said day Of hearing In the Yale Expositor
a newspaper printed and circulating In said
County Of st. Clair.
"a True Copy.) HUGH ii. HART,
GkO. l.. BROWN. Judge of Probate
Register of Probate 234
The Yale expositor., 1917-09-20

CTATR OF MICHIGAN
y The Circuit Court for the County of St.
Clair IN Chancery.
Mary Garrett. Plaintiff
vs..
Robert Garrett. Defendant
At a session of said court held at the Court
House In the City of Port Huron on the sth day
Of September, A. ID. 1917.
Present, the Honorable Eugene #. Law, Cir
cult Judge.
In this cause Il appearing from affidayit on file
that the said defendant, Robert Garrett, Is not
resident OF the State of Michigan, and that his
whereabouts are unknown, therefore, on motion
ordered that the defendant, enter his appear
ance I'm said cause on or before three months
from the date OF this order. and that within
twenty DAYS plaintiff cause copy Of this order
to be published I'm the Yale Exposition, said pub
lication to be continued once IN each week for
six weeks I'm succession.
EUGENE II. LAW. Circuit Judge
JOHN M. GLEASON, Attorney for Plaintiff.
q White Block, Port Huron. Mich. 2i-7
The Yale expositor., 1917-09-20

FOR SALE-Newcombe Little Daisy
carpet loom, fly shuttle, In good re-
pair. Also quantity Of sewed rags.
Inquire of Mrs Chas. Leroy, Third
Street, Yale. A-2
The Yale expositor., 1917-09-20

CTATE OF MICHIGAN,
- The Circuit Court for the County of st.
Clair, In Chancery.
Anna M. Schrambn. Plaintiff
vs..
Frank z. Schramblin, Defendant
At a session of said Court held at the Court
House In the City of Port Huron on the 18th day
OF September, A. ID. 1917.
Present. the Hon. Eugene +. Law, Circuit
Judge
In this cause 1t appearing from afldavt on
file that the said defendant, Frank r. Schramb-
lin is a resident of this State, and that his
whereabouts are unknown, therefore, on motion
ordered that the defendant enter his appearance
In said cause ON or before three months from
the date Of this order, and that within
twenty days plaintiff cause copy OF this order
to be published I'm the Yale Expositor. Said
publication to be continued once In each week
FOR six weeks In succession.
EUGENE Il. LAW, Circuit Judge
JOHN NJ. GLEASON, Attorney for Plaintiff,
80 White Blk, Port Huron, Mich. PSI
The Yale expositor., 1917-09-20
We Ruv Old Junk

will pay the highest market price
for old iron, brass, copper, rags, old
paper, hides and fur. lfyou have any
thing in these lines see me before you
sell. Abe Kline, Yale. 1852
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-11

John Orchard left this friday
morning for Detroit lakes, where he
will spend a ten days vacation. His
office is left in charge of Miss Agnes
Moe.
Mrs. o. Seeber of Sabula, a., ar
rived last Thursday to spend a couple
months with her brother, D. C. Mohr,
and family. Mrs. Seeber came here
for her health and feels greatly i'm
proved already. The first of next
week, she will leave for a short So
journ at the John Luhman farm south
of Dickinson.
Receiver Ed. Hughes, who with his
wife, motored to Minneapolis recently,
returned on Saturday via rail, leaving
the car with RMS. Hughes, who is be-
ing entertained at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Dan Danberry. MI.
Hughes expects to go down again the
first of September to accompany his
wife home, making the trip back in
the car. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Christensen
came in from their ranch about Is
miles north of Killdeer last Saturday
and visited here until Monday. Mrs.
Christensen's MOTHER Mrs c. N.
Barker, who is at present with her
husband, Capt. Barker, at Fort
Lincoln, came up on Sunday for a
short visit with them and with her
son, Elliot Freeman.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-11

Save your magazine subscriptions
for the Congregational ladies. On
either renewals or new subscriptions
they can meet the best rates offered
and every penny goes for a new
church in your home town. Up
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Masar, Jr., ar
rived from Crookston, Mimi, on
Tuesday night. Mr.. Maser will take
up his former position in the Nc
Donald drug store the first of next
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. +. Beeahl and son,
Albert, arrived onThursday after
noon from Groschen, Ind, to spend
several days at the Postmaster Frank
Lish home. Mr.. and Mrs. Beahl are
cousins of Mr.. Lish.
Yardmaster C..L. Dalton and son,
Edison, returned on Thursday from
the formers old home in Iowa, where
Edison has been visiting his grand
parents since the close Of school. Mr..
Dalton went down last week.
w. R. Everett, who has been en-
joying a two weeks vacation. visiting
relatives in Minneapolis and other
Minnesota points, was expected to ar
rive this (Friday) afternoon, accom-
panied by his little daughter, Eliza
beth, who has been spending the sum-
mer with an aunt at Mapleton and
with other relatives IN Mankato.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-11
Don't miss this-Fancy Work Spe-
Gals, Saturday. The Wonder Store.

Don't miss this-Fancy Work Spe-
Gals, Saturday. The Wonder Store.
James Soules, of the Headquarters
company, came up from Valley City
the latter part Of last week on a
turlough which is in effect until the
company is called.
Mrs. Fred Hall, wife of the Halli-
day druggist, came in on Monday to
spend a week as the guest of her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. O. B.
Frankenberg.
A. A. Dinsdale left for Minneapolis
last Friday to accompany home his
wife who had been at that point for
nine weeks. Mr.. and Mrs. Dinsdale
arrived on Sunday.
C. c. Mead and nephew, John Mead,
Jr., autoed to Dickinson from the
Mead ranch neal Midway on Thurs
day, returning the following day via
New England.
Paul, son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. J.
Pelton of north of Dunn Center, is
recovering nicely from his recent ap-
pendicitis operation. His condition
at first seemed very critical,
Ed. White of Belfeld took a posi-
ton the past week in the Reece
b~arbershop. John Foster resigned his
position in this shop to consider an
opening in Belfeld.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-11
AMERICA VESPUCCL

She Asked Congress For Citizenship
and "a%corner of Land"
A decided sensation was created at
Washington during the Van Buren, ad-
ministration by the appearance there
of a handsome and we'll dressed Italian
woman who called herself America
Vespucci and claimed descent from the
navigator who gave his name to the
continent Ex.President Adams Il
Daniel Webster became her especial
friends. and she. soon was a welcome
guest in the best society. In a Few
weeks. after her arrival she presented q
petition to congress asking. first, to De
admitted to the rights Of citizenship
and, secondly, to be given "a corner OF
land" out OF the public domain OF the
country which bore the name OF ner
ancestor. An adverse report. which
soon was made, Is one of the curlosl'
ties of congressional literature. 1t eu-
logized the petitioner as "a young, dig
nifed and graceful lady, with a mind
Of the highest intellectual culture n
a heart beating with all our own en-
thusiasm in the cause Of American and
human liberty" The reasons why the
prayer of the petitioner could not be
granted were given, but she was COM
mended to the generosity of the Amer
lean people. =
"The name Of America, our country's
name. should be honored, respected and
cherished in the Interesting exile from
whose ancestor we derive the great
and glorious title" -
Later it was discovered that the wo-
man was an impostor.-"Perley's Rem
in1scences.": ~ 4
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-11
Genius and Hair.

Charles Kassal has carefully review.
ed the biographies of most Of the emf
nent men Of the world and has tabulat-
ed the results Of his work, so far as
the color of the hair is concerned. Dark
brown to black is the prevailing hue on
the heads Of great men. A list Of fifty
names has been compiled in which the
color of; the hair; is given by biogra-
piers, and 90 per cent are dark brown
or black. The structure Of the hair
whether straight or curly-is given on
twenty-six OF Mr.. Kassel's list Of ge-
muses., and Of these all but. four pos
Isessed curly OF wayy hair. It is ex-
tremely notable that, Of the remaining
four, Napoleon and President Jackson
were the two remarkable for ''wiry
hair" and that James Russell Lowell
and Grieg were those having LAM,
straight hair. /
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-11
Adam Weller of Richardson was a
business caller in, the city on Thurs

Adam Weller of Richardton was q
business caller in, the city on Thurs
day. ~"
John Jefferies of Grassy Butte
spent several days in the city on Dusl-
ness the past week. 3d.
You need these-Double-coat White
Enamel Ware-Saturday Special, Z9c.
The Wonder Store. 1t
The Methodist Ladies' Aid society
was entertained at the home of Mrs.
C. L. Dalton on Thursday afternoon.
week to get machinery supplies.
Fancy China, Gla ssware and Din
ner Ware. We have it. The Wonder
Store. 1t
Sergt. Leon Stuck, Sergt. Lyall b.
Merry and Bugler John Morgantnaier
were among Company X boys here on
furlough during the week.
A marriage license was issued on
August 9th by Judge Fred Maser TO
J. G. Herbst and Miss Ruth Clouse'
both Of Dickinson.
Mrs. R. C. Davis and daughters,
Helen and Thelma, ana MIS-. ooIl
Milstien of Belfeld were shopping
visitors in the city the first of the
week.
DIR. C. w. Burgess and Mrs. Oscar
Meadows of Bethany, Mo-, wno
were guests of Supt. and Mrs. >. y:
Thysell for some time, left on NO. 8
Thursday fol-. the west.
Mrs. F. G. Hosfeld, who for three
weeks was a guest Of her husbands
brother, A. C. Hosfield and family, de-
parted for Minneapolis on THURSDAY,
to meet her husband, who preceded
her the week before.
VIM. Jefferies, who came in from
his Grassy Butte ranch to see MS
wife and new little son, William Proc
tor, Jr., at, the home OF his mother
Mrs. Nora Jeferies, returned on Mon;
day. The baby is a fine boy, ana
both mother and child r doing very
nicely.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-11

OF each month at Greene VlcCof
Dealers of Dickinson. S-4-tf
Father John Dignam spent the past
week in R%ichardton attending the re-
ligious exercises of the Catholic
clergy.
R. C. Horn left on Wednesday for
Medora to wire VIM. McCarty's house
and barn, and also do similar work for
Paul Lebo and N. D. Nichols.
Money to Loan-I have large sums
of money to loan on farm lands at a
low rate of interest. Max Hendrick,
Dickinson, N. D. 7-28-tf
For Sale, one Hart-Parr tractor and
eight bottom John Deere gang in fine
shape, a bargain. Call or write D..
w. Friesen, Dickinson, N. D.. 7-21-tf
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Julian arrived in
the city on Thursday from Pierre,
S. Oak. Mr.. Julien came to take up a
position as night cook at the N. P.
cafe.
H. C. Clausen will again conduct
devotional meetings at the Oscar
Baker home, first house north of
water tower, on Monoday and Tues
day of next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Richter and
baby autoed down on Wednesday to
spend the day as guests of Mrs.
Richter's brother, Attorney H. J.
Blanchard, and family.
The Reed store club met in regular
monthly session on Wednesday even
ing, dinner being first enjoyed at the
Willard hotel. Harry Teegarden,
bookkeeper, was initiated as a new
club member.
MIR. and Mrs. C. H. DeFoe and
family and Mrs. DeFoe's mother, Mrs.
Mary Monehan, autoed out to Kill
deer on Sunday, going from that point
to the Joe Murphy ranch, where they
spent the day.
The Salvation Army are in great
need Of second hand clothing for their
relief work in this city. Anything in
this line will be greatly appreciated.
Call 230 and the officers will be glad
to wait upon you.
F. P. Whitney has rented the Mrs.
Charlott Willis house and the coming
week is expecting the arrival of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Whitney,
and family, from Rexburg, Idaho, to
visit here for several months.
Mrs. O. G.. Ellingson and little
daughter, Evelyn, of Almont arrived
in the city on Wednesday to be guests
of the formers sisters, Mrs. Victor
Williamson and Miss Anna Ander-
son, for several days. Mrs. Ellingson
was a former Dickinson girl.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-11

Rose colored ramie linen makes q
dressy suit for afternoon wear, espe'
cially if it. is $overlaid with much en-
broidery, done in black and white
threads, hasaaslattice belt, a twelfth
century Hat Heck. and is worn on q
pretty girl. Don't fail to note the
white linen vest.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-11
LOCAL NEWS

New Victor records on sale the first
of each month at Greene's- Victor
Dealers of Dickinson. S-4-tf
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-11

Victrola Outfit No. Six with twelve
selections (six double records) $29.5O
easy terms at Greene's. S-4-tf
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-11

R. C. Horn left on Wednesday for
Medora to wire VIM. McCarty's house
and barn, and also do similar work for
Paul Lebo and N. D. Nichols.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-11

a V1SlC With the latCerS parents, Mf.
and Mrs. Martin Gilbertson.
The latter part of last week Mrs.
Kruger Of La Crosse, Wis.,, who
came out recently to spend the sum-
mer with her son. Frank Kruger, and
family, south of South Heart, acct
dentally stumbled in the garage at the
farm home and sustained a bad break
of her arm. She was brought to Dickin-
son to have the bone set. Mrs. Krue-
ger will have to undergo the incon-
venience of wearing a cast for a num-
Der Of weeks. Another tragedy oc-
Cured in the same family on Sunday
when Mary Eileen, little daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Kruger, fell from the
haymow in the barn, receiving an
ugly cash in her forehead. She was
brought here Immediately to have the
wound attended to.
MI. and Mrs. M. A. Scherffus and
daughter, Miss Dorothy, who for the
past several weeks were guests Of the
formers parents and brother, G.; H.
Thacker, and family at Glenwood,
Mimi, returned on Thursday morning
accompanied by MI. and Mrs. Thacker
and 3 children, who will visit here for
several weeks. Mrs. Scherffus and
daughter were away for about FIVE
weeks and MI. Scherffus motored
down to join them two weeks later,
taking with him complete camping
equipment. He reached Fargo, a dis
lance Of about $50 miles, the first day,
which is a record drive. Returning
they took their leisure time, camping
along the way, having an ideal pleas
ure trip.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-11

Father John Dignam spent the past
week in Richardton attending the re-
ligious exercises Of the Catholic
clergy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-08
DIES FROM PISTOL WOUND
Mrs. Elsie G. Sterling. wife of Norfolk
Bank Cashier Commits
SnfCIde.

NORFOLK. VA, September Mrs.
Elsie G. Sterling. wife of w. II. Ster-
ling. Jr, cashier of Norfolk bank,
was found dead at her home here to-
night from pistol wound. Coroner
kight. after an investigation. declared
the woman committed suicide "in fit
OF mental alteration" Sho left two
notes. 1t was said. one for her husband
and one for her nurse.
In addition to her husband, Mrs.
Sterling is survived by a nine -ycar-old
daughter and sister and brother, the
Rev. A. D. P. Gllmour, of Spartanburr.
S. c.
Mrs. Sterling was Miss Elsie Gilmour,
OF Richmond. Mr. Sterling is cashier
OF the Swings Bank of Norfolk. Both
he and Mrs. Sterling have been very
well known in Norfolk society. His
wife was a daughter Of Matthew Gill
mour, of Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-08
ASKS s1,6oo,ooo DAMAGES
Mayor of Chicago Fiies Libel Suits
Against Newspapers and Promi-
nent Public Men.
GBy Associated Press. ]

G IL AG o. September 7-Mayor
Thompson filed precipes in more libel
suits to-day He asks 100000 dam
ages from the Chicago Tribune; $780,
600 from the Chicago Daily News. and
Victor +. Lawson, it's publisher; $780,
600 from Jacob NJ. Dickinson. former
Secretary of War, who has made Wig
orous comment upon the Mayors anti
war attitude. and 100000 each from
Fl. II. Merrick and Arnold Joerns. re-
spectively, president and secretary Of
tho local chapter of the National Se-
curity League,
Yesterday the Mayor sued tho Chi
cago Herald and James Kelley, pub
Usher. for S250.000 The total Of dam
ages claimed now aggregates $1,000, 900.