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The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
OVERSEAS CASUALTIES.

Reported for North and South Car
olina:
Killed in action-Privates Charles
F. Lane, Winston-Salem, N. c.; Ezra
A. Mayo, Selma. N. c.
Died of Disease -Prlvates Joseph
W. Shepard, Leatherman, N. c.; Abe
L Puett, Warne. N. C.
I. Wounded severely-Corporal Will
liam T. McGinnis, Gastonia, N. c.:
Privates Lee Porter, Abbeville, S. c.;
Walter Swanner, Washington, N. c.;
Hobert d. Ramsey, Marshall, N. c.;
Henry N@Waters, Liberty. sc; 1.-THE
last two ospreviously reported missing)
Wounded, degree undetermined
Sergeant John c. Ferguson, Jr., Alb
shville, S. c.; Corporal Nick Bradley,
Cherokee N. c.; ;Privates Sidney Car
1Pll, Goldsboro, N. c.; Robert Bivens,
Marvin, N: G..
q. Rash, Asheville, N. .C.*;(previously
reported missing.)
Killed in action-Privates Joe r.
Deese, R. 2, Wadesboro, N. c., George
Stewart, B: 8, Mocksville,s = N. c.; Died
Of Observation-Disclosures NJ. Bag
we'll, Pickens, S. c.; George w. Sim
MONS .Zebulen, N. c.; Wounded Sc
Yerely- Corporal David II. Benson,
Smithield, N. c.; ,Privates Theodore
9. Matthews, Route 1, Turkey, N. c.;
Ofie A.. Williams, Eagle Springs. N.
g.; Joseph M. Nicholas, Salisbury, N.
c.; William H. Jones, Route 8, Con-
way, S. c.
Wounded, degree undetermined
Sergeant Larry Clay, Route 1, Black
Greek, N. c..
~~ Marine Corps Casualties.
Killed in action Corporal Charles
Wood, Durham, N. c., died Of wounds
Private Fred N. Cox, Grassy Creek,
N. C.; died Of disease-Private Roy
P. Conley, Andrews; Wounded Sc
verely-Corporal James w. Franklin,
Crossmore; wounded, degree undeter-
mined-Private Fred G. Hill, Bella
ven,; missing in action-Corporal Hen
ven; missing in action-Corporalbg
ry Southard, Kenly; Prisoner-Pri-
vate Pleasant R. Fain, Spray.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
X-SHERIFF ROD MCMILLAN
He Was Prominent Figure in Robe
son County During the 7O's.

The Robesonian has been SO crowd
led with matters pertaining to the
Liberty loan and pressing news that
it failed to note in the Hoke County
Journal of week before last an account
of the death Of ex-Sheriff Rod Nc
MILAN, who died at his home in Hoke
county on the 5th inst, after long
illness. Interment was made at Ga
eatia cemetery on the 9Th. Deceased
was sheriff of Robeson county from
1872 to '7S, during the days of the
Lowrey band of outlaws. He was a
Confederate veteran, member of Co.
K, 18th Reg, N. c. volunteers, Stone
wall Jackson corps, army of Northern
Virginia. He was born Jan. 19, 1887.
He was wounded at the second battle
of Manassas, Aug. 20. He was/a dea-
con of Galatia church, Hoke county.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
Elizabeth City .Convalescent
Home for Naval Officers.

The surgeon-general Of the Navy
Department Friday designated the
hospital at Elizabeth City as a con-
valescent home for naval officers. A
contract has been signed with DIR. Sa-
liba, owner of the Elizabeth City hos
pital, specifying that a minimum
number of SO officers of the navy will
be constantly stationed at the county
seat. of Pasqudtank- The hospital,
not in operation at this time, will be
ready for the reception Of GONZALES
cent officers of the navy by November
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
THE ROBESONIAN.
Oaee 107 West Fourth Street.
Telephone No. 20.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER II, 1918.
BUSINESS BUILDERS

WANTED, POSITION AS MANAGER OF
farm by experienced farmer. Married, ex-
empt from army service. Address Farmer"
Care Robesonian.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
Mrs. Smith Recommends Chamber.
lain's Tablets.

trouble for eight or ten years." writes
when suffering from attacks of in
digestion and heaviness after eating,
one or two of Chamberlain's Tablets
have always relieved me. I have
also found them a pleasant laxative
These tablets tone up the stomach
and enable it to perform it's functions
naturally. If you are troubled with
Indigestion give them a trial, get
well and stay well : :"
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
GOOD REPORTS
PLEASE FAIRMONT

There has never been anything
with the QUICK results of pure La
voptik eye wash. One mans eyes
were so badly strained he could not
read without pain. TWO applications
of Lavoptik relieved him. A lady
had tried three different glasses for
weak, infamed eyes. one Lavoptik
wash surprised her. We guarantee
a small bottle to benelt EVERY CASE
weak, strained or infamed eyes
Pittman. Drug Co., at Fairmont.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
versal peace

SASd1 peace,
10 make the world greater when war
and strife sha llcease,
When we are far away from our old
nome state, somewhere in
We ask to be remembered and nrov
we may have a chance.
10 leave the old home was hard tho
hardest thing of all
But we could not bear to be a Stacker
when we heard our country's
call.
Some day in the near future, this
great conflict will end,
And the soldier bows who know yo,,
~, will come home again.
When the boys go marching bv in stem
with the national hymn,
1t thrills my heart to know that 7 am
one of them.
DO not respect Stacker, they deserve
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
DAY OF PRAYER
AND FASTING
Ministers of Town Call Upon Peonle
of Lumberton to Observe We'd
nesday of This Week.

To the People of Lumberton:
In order to invoke Divine guidance
and help in the epidemic that is
sweeping our town and county, as it
also is sweeping the entire country
we call upon all the people of Lum-
berton to observe Wednesday of this
week, October 23rd, as a day of prayer
and fasting. There will be no public
meetings on that day but the people
are urged to observe the day in their
homes and as they go about their
usual business.
REV. R. C. BEAMAN,
REV. G. E. MOOREHOUSE
REV. w. D. COMBS.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
French, deceased this is to notify ali nov.
sons having claims against said deceased To
present present the same to the undersigned, duly
day of October, 1919, or this notice will he
pleaded in bar of recovery
This 18th day of October, 1918.
- q, d. d. FRENCH,
~ q mon. Administrator.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
not even q chance:

not even a chance:
Inc boys who you should honor, are
the boys who 60 to France.
ror we are true heroes and uphold the
stars and stripes.
u: 3. Smith of 458 Utility, Camp
merritt, n. j., sent the above verses
70 The Robesonian with request to
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21

Mr.. J. L. Britt, R. from Lum
nerton, was caller at The Robeson-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
IOTO PRICES IN
|AOUICK TUMBLE
Try Making Haste 10 Gej Back
70 Before-thc-War Basis
All Around.

,..,o;t. Mich, Nov. 29.-Automo-
n-ices are going down. Re-
..a,s announced this week were
~ the Oldsmobile and Saxon.
= ol6smobile six" dropped 1915.
as;sht~ S420. and the six sedan
roupe' S460. Present prices
: hssed on the figures that pre-
- before the war
r. ~ Saxon Motor Car corpora
IN Wednesday announced a
=. reduction on its six Of 800.
sa,ome effective al once.
- n-esent week has boosted
-, -~,snufacturers' optimism. and
..o-,s of their opportunity to get
s-seieut material Tor a greatly in
80 finished output by San. 1
IN encouraginE.
ns.roit automobile producers
"a been awaiting the full speed
.ssssn permit. They are satisfied
/. industry is entering the great
!. sra Of pros perity in its history.
=. in foreign markets and at
10 The decline Of the last year
"a half was caused, not by lack
!, ssnand. but on account of war
.,-sitjons. With peace conditions
ii, prevailing the industry VIII
- m new life and become great
!. han Il has ever been before.
vona OF the Detroit and other
rr;ebiean automobile manufacturers
: nronising their product will
= eventually be reduced to be
|.-s the war" prices. Some. how
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
4 BATHROBE FOR
HIS ROYAL NIBS''

He will he glad you thought Of
it-doliehtcd to receive it. Our Sc
lection Of warm. comfy bathrobes
are well worthy Of your investiga-
ton. You'll like the patterns and
coIors. sG.sS to Sf2.75.
Gifts of ncckwear for the dis
eliminating man will he found here
in many exclusive patterns and col
orings. See the real metropolitan
crayats priced at 9Sc and actually
worth $50. Exquisite knit ties
in rich colorings at 65c to s2.0O;
and many other styles at pc, 39c
and SOC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
HAEDKERCHIEFS The
FAVORED XMAS GIFT

Holiday bandBerchiefs in profu-
sion. CoTo-ed embroidery, novel
initials and two-tone effects. no
table feature. What would Christ
mas gift giving he without hand
kerchiefs, for solving many q gift
problem! You'll say they make q
most delightful gift when you see
our splendid assortment Pure lin
en- handkerchiefs in abundance. ex-
ouisite Madeira handkerchicfs Of
clever handiwork. All most mod
erately priced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
CHARMING
COMFORTS FOR
THE B0UDOIR

Every woman delights in soft.
flmy clinging silk kimonas. ar-
propriate lounging robes, when mi
lady wishes to be both beautiful
and comfortable. We have some
elaborate models in solid. pale col
ors. and many pretty figures, also
handsome embroidered effects; all
tie most desirable coIors. S5.o5 to
$3.50.
Our line Of women's bathrobes
shows many new patterns and col
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

did assortment Of pearl necklaces
ranging from soc TO $500.
New novelty beads at 75c to
S3.98.
Ladies' gold flied guaran teed
rings in many new designs, $3.50
to $3.50.
Bar pins. cameo brooches, rosar-
ics and many fancy novelties of
every description. inexpensive. too.
Special attention is directed 10 our
unusually good values in ladies'
high grade wrist watches at $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
GIFTS OF
IVORY ALWAYS
WELCOMED

These are the gifts you'll want.
Two large show cases laden with
these feminine necessities, the things
every woman wants. Here's n
chance for you men-give her a
French ivory set of e comb. brush,
mirre4. hair receiver. powder box.
tray, etc Sets in great variety
that sister or sweetheart would be
overjoyed to receive. Prices most
moderate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
A WEALTH OF PRACTICAL
GIFTS TO PEASE THE Man

stripes and colorings. neatly hol-
iday boxed, s3.9S. si.e8, S5.9s and
s6.9s.
Our collection OF wool sweaters
is large and varied: all the popu-
lar styles and color combinations
represented the values are unus-
ual at S4.98 to SIS. So.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

ever, are guaranteeing their agents
that reductions will not be made
within sixty or ninety days
General Motors has been offered
free site by the Flint board of
commerce for the proposed large
manufacturing unit of the corpora
ton. which will employ several
thousand men. The proposition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
DR:;COFF
Successfully Treated Many People
For Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat Diseases.

People afflicted with eye diseases,
failing sight, weak eyes. eye strain.
muscular trouble with the eyes,
blindness, deafness, loss OF hearing,
head noises, ulcers of the ears. e5-
pecially where one car Is getunE bad
and the 9th er just started. People
afflicted with catArrh Of the nose.
head, throat, or diseased toHs.ts.
Oculist and aurist, about his special
method u treating these troubles.
He says most OF these cases can hs
cured by non surgical treat mrutr
no operation He especially lU-
Vites every sufferer OF g4tarrn uC
the nose. mead, throat, or system TO
see him. lie VIII treat them once free
70 show how quick his treatment re-
leNCS. lie says CutIrrh Us "a COnEfl-
tutional condition and must DE treat
ed through the system as Wnll as tho
nose and throat lie says tuat many
cases Of headache. eye WtakuU-7.
diseased tonsils. stomach troubles,
catarrh. He Strengthens cruas-.ycs
at one visit. no obi reform or ether
you 20 home with the eyes straight
He removes adouulds in few Min
utes without CHluruiurm or tLuCr,
no danger OF HtmUITuaEe.
He treated Mrs. Anna Euhser OF
who had suffered wiki cafarru tor tJ
years. suffered with constant head
aches since last February. Doctors
wanted 10 operate HIS treatment
treated Ni'holaH BREEDER, HhFk Is
land. III. who suffered iuteTfAe pain
IN his head day and night. had 10
give up work. IL went To lI- ono utT
and made him quite dear Br fnf-
Ices treatment relieved him in two
weeks, cured MIN 10 two months
td talE9Wttz. 1919 klpiey street.
says mas daughter, lu-ytar~ vt age
her eyes had been crossed .uer t
child br Coffee afralEtJ,ued mem
ia few minutes without .a4ur4-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
XMAS BRIEFS

Suspenders for dad, each in hon-
day box, CSC.
Necktie for title brothers, ia neat
holiday fox CSC.
Get sister an ivory manicure
set. $275 to S14oS.
A heavy brass jardiniere for
mother. a splendid value at $3.50.
Get brother a leather collar bag
in black and tan, a pleasing holt
day gift, $3.50, $3.50 and $3.50.
The cutest little toilet sets for
baby at CSC. SIPS and up to $3.50.
A good looking smoking jacket
for big brother az s5.98.
The prettiest doll furniture for
little sister, very inexpensive
A Bissell's carpet sweeper for
mother makes work easy and saves
time, $500 and $3.50.
Big sister win be delighted with
a velvet bag, $3.50 to sass.
" s,s4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

Women's juliets in the popular
coIors, fur trimmed at. Sf75.
Women's plain felt juliets. at
.ractive styles. in wine and black.
at $40.
Fer him we show u high grade
everett in black or tan, made OF
heavy vici hid at Sf9S
Cbildren's all felt slippers, spe-
-iary priced at soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

orings. A most useful gift. Always
appreciated, See them on our sec
ond floor. Priced from S59s 10
$1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
GIFTS FOR BABY

Our Infants VICAR section is
fast growing into popularity. Here
you will find the daintiest gifts for
baby, in as big and broad a ynreity
as we ever displayed Elaborate
silk carriage robe for the little tot
al So 30 and s49S. The cutest Int
tie cashmere sacques at 79c Si25
and $3.50. A splendid assortment
Of infants bootees, togues. b0nnets,
sweater sets, wells, mittens. etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
Quinine That Does Not Affect Head

Because of its tonic and laxative
effect, LAXATIVE BROMO QUI-
NINE (Tablets) can be taken by
anyone without causing nervous
ness or ringing in the head There
is only one Promo Quinine." e.
w. GROVES signature on the box.
30c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

Bath robe blankets make a very
fe-irable gift. complete with trim
-HIngs for making bath robes: all
tho most wanted patterns and col
oriags. See them displayed on our
third floor: $3.50 and $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
SURPRISE SISTER
With A CEDAR CHEST

A lasting gift that will be re
membcred for years to come. We
have a splendid assortment here
in many sizes and shapes. all high
grade and of dependable make.
Many pretty copper trimmed.
Prices from $500 to $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

was presented to President Durant
this week.
This is special week in fancy
goods, infants wear, yarns, gloves
and ribbons at McCabes.
All the News All the Ttme-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
HOSIERY. The
POPULAR GIFT
New York Store Buys Under the
Market-Purchase Of the Fa-
nous RadmOOr Hose.

Here's an opportunity for shrewd
women TO stock up on silk hose for
immediate use and Christmas gifts
A fourteen-inch pure thread silk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
HOLIDAY SLIPPERS
FOR ALL THE FAMILY

The popular gift Of the season
Dependable quality popular prices
featured here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
GIVE Her A fine
SILK PETTICOAT

4 useful gift Of quality that will
delight the recipient. We have
splendid line Of messaIine, char
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

A Bissell's carpet sweeper for
mother makes work easy and saves
time, $500 and $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

The prettiest doll furniture for
little sister, very inexpensive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

The cutest LITTLE toilet sets for
baby at CSC. SIPS and up to $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

A good looking smoking jacket
for big brother at S5.98.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

Big sister win be delighted with
velvet bag, $3.50 to sass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
DR.. w. o. COFFEE,
Davenport, Iowa.

RA@Aahnl-a4E Beardzlez'A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

Get brother a leather collar bag
in black and tan, a pleasing holt
day gift, S1.5O, $3.50 and $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

Suspenders for dad, each in holi-
day box. csc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

A heavy brass jardiniere for
mother, a splendid value at $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

Get sister an ivory manicure
set. $2.75 to S14oS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

Necktie for title brothers, Ia neat
holiday fox Csc
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-05-24
EAST PAW PAW

Clayton Cleveland has had the mis-
fortune to lose one of his work hors-
es. The animal got tangled in a
woven wire fence and broke it's neck.
Mr.. Cleveland has purchased a Ford
Tractor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shaefer of
Kalamazoo were guests at the James
Bale home last Sunday.
Mrs. Alice Bangs Griswold of Wis
consin is visiting relatives and
friends in this section.
Mrs. Ed Rabbit is on the sick list.
Mesdames H. M. Ayars, John Ha-
worth, Monroe Bailey and Boyd Clap
per attended the War Meeting in
Hartford last week.
There was an enthusiastic War
meeting at the Richmond school house
on Monday evening. Judge David
Anderson. Will Mosier of Paw Paw
and Sheldon Coleman of Lawton adj
dressed the meeting. There was
music and drill "Salute the Flag"
by five little girls. 1t was a fine
meeting, and this district is "Going
Over the Top" in the War Fund
drive.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-05-24

consisting Of exercises by the school
children, music and an address.
Vern Smith of Flint visited friends
here Monday.
ltha Brewer and family were call
ed to Jackson last week by the death
Of a relative.
w. c. Gibson of SCOTS called on
friends here Tuesday.
Basil Brundrage has a new Ford
car which he will use on his mail
route.
K. o. Heely was home Sunday from
Great Lakes Naval training station to
see his father who is poorly and does
not gain as they would like to see
him.
Mrs. Ida Cole of Allegan spent a
day last week at the home of her
daughter Mrs. AL. Wauchek.
Clair earning has purchased a
new Ford truck.
Mrs. Cornell was called to Benton
Harbor by the serious illness of her
son-in-law Fred Brotherton who
passed away and remains were
brought her for burial Tuesday.
Mrs. Alice Bishop is spending the
summer with her son H. Bishop
south of town, spent Friday with her
old friends Mr.. and Mrs. c. Post and
took the evening train for South
Haven.
o. w. Bradshaw and family have
returned from an auto trip to Chi
cago and Gary.
George Sage drew 1873 bushels of
potatoes to town with one team last
Saturday. We pity the horses.
Rev. r. A. Baker of Bloomingdale
occupied the pulpit at the M. E.
church both morning and evening last
Sunday.
Water users have been put on the
Meter system.
The Marble and Granite works re-
ceived carload Of Barre granite
last week.
Bryce Myers who has been in the
employ of Merrifeld & Son has ac-
copied position with the Foster
Stephens Co at Grand Rapids.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-05-24
GOBLEvILLE

Mrs. Alma Rider and Mr.. Wilson
were married on Wednesday at the
home of the groom's father Johr
Wilson in Paw Paw. They spent
day at the home of her parents here
, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Coffenger and their
household goods were sent to their
future home near Paw Paw. Mrs
Wilson's daughter Gladys and Ger
trude will stay at the home of their
grandparents until Gertrude's school
closes. Miss Gladys is clerk at the
Frank Co. store and her many
friends hope she will remain here.
w. ID. Holmes and wife were Sunday
guests at the home of their son Arch
north of town.
Mrs. Zettie Woodruff spent the
week end with her sister Mrs.
Stewart at Bloomingdale.
Mrs. Percie Simmons does not i'm
prove as fast as her many friends
wish for.
Nurseryman Merrifield has the con-
tract for furnishing the ornamental
shrubs and bushes for the new Bor-
CESS hospital in Kalamazoo.
Mrs. Leetruff passed away Satur-
da evening after long illness at the
home of her daughter Mrs. M. Terry.
Mrs. Leetruff was nearly ninety-two
years of age and had all of her men,
tai faculties, she could see without
glasses and had her natural teeth.
Mrs. Douglas another daughter, was
with her the last week of her illness
She was laid to rest on Monday morn
ing at ten o'clock. Rev. Donald of
the M. E. church read a passage of
scripture and Rev. Lemon of the f.
B. church offered prayer before they
left for Augusta where the funeral
was held and she was buried in the
family lot.
Messrs. Vickers, Miller, Whitney,
Wise and Friedman made a business
trip to Jamestown and Wayland in
the interest of the Milling Company
on Tuesday.
Albert Theophile spent Sunday
with his parents and brother at Pine
Grove. He has enlisted with the
Naval Volunteers at Grant Park.
The Fortnightly club met with Mrs
John Dorgan last Thursday. New
officers. were elected and it was the
last meeting of the year.
The Glee club of the Normal at
Kalamazoo gave an entertainment
here Monday evening.
Mrs. E. E. Messenger returned
from Chicago Friday. She was ac-
companied home by her daughter who
will stay for a visit.
The Memorial sermon will be
preached at the usual hour of service
at the F. B. church May 30th. The
usual Memorial services will be held
and all are requested to meet at the
G. A. r. Hall at $3.50 and go by auto
to the cemetery for the services
there. At loo o'clock sharp they
will meet at the Opera House where
the afternoon program will be given
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-05-24
ALMENA

The Almena boys that are in camp
and receive The True Northerner are
very grateful to the editor for the
same, the boys are always glad to
get news from home.
Nh. Atlas address at the Cleaner
Hall last Saturday night was much
appreciated and enjoyed by full
house.
Will Manning had the misfortune
to lose a good horse last week, his
team ran away, one of the horses be-
ing injured in such way that it had
to be killed.
H. Master and family visited their
son Ralph at Camp Custer last Sun
day.
George Backus was in Pittsburgh,
Pa, last week on business.
The Palmer school will have a pic
mic on June LIST. Mrs. James Bale
will close a successful year of school
work.
Mrs. Hettie b. Hoodemaker leaves
May 25th, for Wyoming where her
son Will has a ranch.
| IL. vi. waite Oh hdldIIldZOo NlSileu
at the j. j. Solomon home Tuesday.
H. Salisbury and wife spent last
Tuesday in Edwardsburg.
| r. o. Smith and family, Harry
Winslow and family, Ned Winslow
and wife, with friends from Hartford
spent Sunday at Camp Custer.
Fred Hoodemaker and family and
B. w. Tracy and family with friends
from Marcellus, visited Saturday and
Sunday at Fennville and Allegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Matson, Mrs.
Wilke and Walter Matson motored to
Chicago one day last week to attend
the funeral of friend.
The storm of Sunday evening kept
many from attending very enthus-
iastic and instructive patriotic meet
ing at the church. Mr.. Anderson OF
Paw Paw was the principal speaker
of the evening.
School District No. went "Ovel
the Top" in the County War Funt
Drive on Tuesday. Everyone is will
ing to do their duty when they know
what it is. Almena township is "Go
ing Over the Top"