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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
DELLA NJ. HENCTTEY

Mrs. Della M. Henchey, wife of
James Henchey, died this morning at
her home on 80 Yale street, this city.
She is survived by her husband, one
son, Ernest H, and a daughter, Mary
Agnes, we'll known school teacher.
The funeral will take place Wednes-
day morning from st. Peters church
at 9 o'clock, where a mass will be
celebrated. Interment will be in St
MichaeTs cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
TO SETTLE CASE
OF CONTRACT FEE

Washington, July 1.-THE govern
ments' contention that 1t is illegal to
pay fees or commissions with the ne
gotiation of any government contract
soon will be subjected to a test in the
courts. A group of manufacturers is
arranging to bring suit to contest the
attitude Of the department of justice.
1t became known today that despite
the recent disclosures of enormous
fees paid to contingent fee agents and
the Indictment of four Of these agents
on charges Of conspiring to defraud
the government, the operations of
commission agents are continuing in
Washington and elsewhere. Add
tional arrests are said to be planned
by officials.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
COAL COMING IN.

The coal situation was improved to-
day when five barges arrived from
New York. The factories have an
ample supply of coal but want all they
can get because they can never tell
when the supply will be stopped.
More barges are expected Wednesday.
The freight conditions in Bridge
port are better than ever. The gov
eminent has put more cars on the
road and have an official who keeps
the cars running on time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
WILLIAM GORNAN

William German, formerly a well
known dealer in millinery, cloaks and
suits, located at 1O48 Main street, died
Saturday morning at Stamford in
sanitarium. He is survived by his
wife and two daughters, Miss Sybil
German, a school teacher, and Edna
German, a college student. Funeral
services will be held tomorrow after.
noon from his late residence, 657
Laurel avenue,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
MICHAEL TIMOTHY.

Michael Timothy died at his home,
S42 Lindley street, Sunday. He is
survived by his wife, and seven sons,
three of whom are in military service.
Two, John and Thomas are overseas,
and Martin is at Camp Jackson, S. c..
Edward, Frank, Vincent and Leo are
in this city; two daughters, Helen and
Margaret, are also here, and two
other daughters, Mrs. William Wal
lace, Mrs. Peter Laduca, are OF. in
New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
IRKUTSK NOT CAPTURED.

Moscow, Sunday, June 23-By the
A. P)-The. recent report of the cap
ture of Irkutsk, Siberia, by German
war prisoners is without foundatiGn,
according to dispatch received here
from Vladivostok. There is no ris-
ing in progress among the war pris-
oners in Siberia, and the position of
the soviets is stable the message de-
clares.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
TRY OUT NEW PUMP.

This afternoon at o'clock the new
pump which arrived yesterday after
noon for the use of the fire depart
ment, was tried out by the fire com
missioners. The tank was bought
from the Robinson Co. and was due
to arrive here June 18th, but owing
to conditions could not be gotten
here until yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
EXPLAIN WHEAT PRICE,

New York, July LIN response to
inquiry from points in New England
the food administration grain corpor-
alton today announced that the new
government price basis of S2.391k for
the New York market for No. 1
northern spring, hard winter, red
winter, durum and hard white wheat
is effective also throughout the New
RRSland states.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
ARTHUR AxTELL COwLEs.

The death of Arthur Axtell Cowies
occurred Friday night at IL Fair
view Heights, Rochester, N, 7, A
daughter, Mrs. Louden Miner, and a
sister, Mrs. George M. Brown, live in
this city, He is survived also by a
wife and three other daughters, the
Misses Mary, Katherine and Will
fred Cewles, son, oliver Cowles, all
of Rochester; another sister, Mrs.
Wilbur Alling of Plainfield, N. J., and
a brother. Oliver J, Cowles of Dallas,
Texas. The burial will take place to-
morrow afternoon in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
ARRIVES IN ITALY

Mrs. E, M. Lyons who is staying at
the Sea Lion Inn at Myrtle Beach,
received word from her son that he
has arrived in Italy with a detachment
of the U. S. Ambulance Corps. This
corps was recently sent from New
York
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
MARY f. CHALMERS

Mary F. Chalmers, wife of Alex. E.
Chalmers, died Saturday night at st.
Vincent's hospital, aged 26 years. Her
home was at 27S Carroll avenue. The
body was taken on the 10 O'Clock
train to Rockport, N. Y, for burial.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
LEE is MADE PEER,

London, June ss-Col. Sir Arthur
Hamilton, Lee, director general of
food production, has been elevated to
the peerage in recognition of his con-
sPicuous service on behalf of food
reduction in the United Kingdom.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
TWO IN BRITISH ARMY,

Two recruits were enrolled in the
British army today. Both were local
boys, They were Alfred M. Bowler,
IS years old, of 2sT East Main street,
aPd hurry M. Kanins, 20 years old, of
263 Golden Hill street. They were
sent away this morning to their camps.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
KIever Kraft Silver

This ware is charming in appearance practical,
and growing rapidly in popularity Innings are of
brown or white earthenware or glass. The holders
are sIvered and lacquered, made to stand years of
service.
Ramekins, Compotes, Custard Cups, sherbet Cups,
Bowls, and Dishes Of handy size and shape
Desserts are particularly attractive in Klevey
Kraft Dishes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
ENLISTS IN NAVY.

James C. Hawkins, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. W. Hawkins, of 1902 Grand
street, left this, morning to join the
Naval Reserve Forces at Pelham Bay,
N. Y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
OBITUARY
LAFAYETTE ANDREW BROWN.

Funeral services for Lafayette An
drew Brown. the two-year-old son of
Thomas and Bessie Brown, were held
at the home Of the parents, 293 State
street, this afternoon. Interment was
in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01

Richard NJ. FAIRIES, a. New York
lawyer, died in the New Rochelle hos
ital after his automobile collided with
a telegraph pole.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01

Thirty-five persons were lynched in
the United States during the first six
months Of 1918.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01

Twenty thousand draft delinquents
were rounded up in New York in the
last two months.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
Officers, and Gentlemen

White Gloves, the inexpensive kind for parades
and occasional wear We have been out of this style
for some days. but a new lot is in in time for the
Fourth,
% cts a pair
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01

British casualties for the month of
June were 41.147, 25.oe0 less than the
preceding month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
Bathing Suits for Men

Hot weather may come suddenly. Its best to be
ready.
one-piece Suits, navy blue with white gold
edgings, 500
One or Two-piece Knitted Suits extra heavy cot
ton, in plain navy blue, SSOO
Light weight worsted, Oxford, Heather or navy
blue one or two piece as desired $5OO
Heavy worsted black with white stripes, one
piece, SoOO
Suits for Boys
= ''''' $15O, $500, $500
Mems Wear Section. main
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01

Wood B a S K e t s
have been in general
use through June. A
fire on the hearth is
a welcome thing on
many summer eve
nings. Baskets or
willow, n a t u r a l ,
brown or green, of
regulation log size,
$3.50 and $500.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
Small Silver
Moderately priced

Silver plated Toast Racks,
Sugar Trays, pierced design
Condiment Sets, in silver holders,
mustard, salt and pepper,
Horseradish, salt and pepper,
Ramekins in pierced silver
Glass Coasters, cut star and silver rims,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01
When Summer Days are Long

When Summer Days are Long
The Hammock 1t tempts to rest in pleasant
GOODNESS. Of course many people feel that there will
be little Incidence this summer and that is right but
each one of us the better for rest at times and the
work goes better. And there are those who like to
sleep out of doors The Couch Hammock accepted
Institution in American homes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01

Coverings are Of khaki, dark
greens and subdued colorings.
Awnings are in stripes, green and
white, khaki and tan, and often of
plain color carrying a band Of
gay cretonpe.
Standards for the porch or law
Pillows in gay assortment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-01

A Khaki Hammock with thick cushion, backs and
nd shields Other styles up to $4,000
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-07
MORTGAGE SALE

Whereas. default has been made ia tile pay
nent of moneys secured by a certain mortgage
dated November 30. 1914, executed by Chester
~ Barton and his wife. Anna B. Barton. to
recorded ~ the office OF the Register Of Deeds
for the county OF Gratot and State OF Michigan
the 30th day Of November. A. ID. 1913, in
Liber 1874 ot Mortgages on Page 2l3
And whereas the amount claimed - hc due
said mortgage Including taxes and fire
insurance premium paid in January, 1879 -
the sum OF Three thousand tifty-one and $1,000
Dollars together with all legal costs of this
foreclosure and attorney fee OF Thirty-fte
Dollars as provided BY law. and no suit or pro-
cecdings having been instituted at law TO re-
cover the debt secured by said mortgage.
any part thereof. whereby the power of sale
contained IN said mortgage has become opera
tive.
Now therefore, notice Is hereby given that by
virtue OF the power of sale contained in said
mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in
such case made and provided. the said mort
gage will b. foreclosed by sale OF the premises
therein described 20 satisfy said debt to-
including the attorney fec above stated 70
the highest bidder at the north front door NJ
the Court House at the Village of Ithaca, in
said County OF Gratiot. State of Michigan, on
Saturday. April "a, l9ls.at one o'clock in the
afternoon. aud which said premises are To-
Of Gratiot and described ss follows: The east
half Of the west half. of the southeast quar-
ter Of Section Thrty-six, and also the west
half OF the west half OF the southeast quar-.
ter Of section thirty-sx. all in Township
Eleven lD north OF range one Gu west.
state 81 Michigan.
Dated January p. 1918.
TIMOTHY u. CHAPMAN. Morteagec.
d. I. JOHNSON. Attorney for Mortgage.
Business address /; Alma. Mich. 2I-l3-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-07
STORMS AND FOREST TREES
Timber Most Firmly Rooted Will En-
durc Strain Better Than That Of
Strongest Wood.

1t Is always interesting TO watch
the effect Of storms anywhere. but in
The woods these effects arc most va
ried and remarkable. says a writer.
IT frequently happens that Il tor
nado or hurricane will follow n GER
tain course and level only the trees
ia this line, often leaping from place
10 place. In such cases all trees in
us swath suffer or are blown down;
but where there Is a general very high
wind and all trees are hit with about
the same force it may be noted that
the best rooted ones and not those Of
the strongest wood survive.
Wind resistance of the whole tree
has also something 10 do with the
bending character OF the trunk and
branches. for where these give before
The force OF the storm they permit the
wind to slide of. The hickory. above
al. will not yield. and consequently
receives the hardest strain against It's
entire top. whether full leayed or bare.
" may be commonly noticed that in
mixed Woodland. where q hard wind
has driven there are more hlckories
down than any other trees.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-07
No crocuses in Novemher.

It should be consolation Ia women
who have passed thirty to remember
that the most beautiful work of human
hands-the Venus de Milo--is the
statue Of mature woman, comments
a writer. All the Ecnuses. in fact, are
represented as mothers. There is not
a young girl In the lot. Among the
Greek statues only Psyche could quail
ify as Broadway beauty, and even
Psyche might appear little plump
and mature 10 the admirers OF the hui
man reedbird.
OF course. every woman should Fight
ugilness to her last hour. She need
not lose her beauty al any age. But
one does not expect 10 pick snowdrops
or crocuscs from the fallen leaves OF
November. and il is just AS futile to
hope to look sixteen when you are
forty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-07
DON'T MISTAKE THE CAUSE
Many Alma People Have Kidney
Trouble And DO Not Know II.

DO you have backache?
Are you tired and worn out?
Feel dizzy. nervous and depressed?
DO tho kidneys act irregularly
Are you annoyed by bladder dis
orders?
Likely your kidneys are at fault
Weak kidneys give warning Of dis
tress.
Heed the warning; don't delay
Use tested kidney remedy.
Read this Alma testimony.
Mrs. Josephine Vannormar, 4l6 W..
Mechanic St., says: "For many years
! suffered from rheumatic pains in my
back and limbs. / was nervous and
dizzy. l didn't sleep well and in the
morning felt all tired out. Kidney
and bladder weakness bothered me.
Doan's Kidney Pills greatly relieved
these ailments. ! hadn't used them
long before the dizzy and nervous
spells left, together with the rheu-
matte pains. Doan's Kidney Pills can
be depended upon to give good re-
suits"
Price SOC. III all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-geL
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mrs. Vannormar had. Foster ilburn
Co, Props, Buffalo, n. y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-07
His Apparent Yesrn.

81 expect to remain at least two
weeks IL your accommodations prove
satisfactory" said the horse-faced
gent. az wish room with southern
aud western exposure. | observe that
The railroad runs within half block
~ the hotel--you will kindly request
he company 10 refrain from blowing
their engine whistles In this vicinity
Persons in adjoining rooms should be
cautioned about making unnecessary
noises. | wish prompt service at
meals. aud nm especially DESTROYS Of
having strictly fresh peanut butter
Eata-Bitta health food, distilled water,
and"
"Uh-huh." nonchalantly returned
the landlord Of the Petunia Tavern
What you want. podner, pears 10 be
Ouija board not plain village board.
Well. the-yaw-w-w-wn house is
full, and | can't accommodate you. -
Kansas City Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-07
HALF-S0LED HER SAVING BANK
Shoemaker Finds Eight Hundred Del.
lars and Gems In Woman's Shoe
Gets Small Reward.

business was good with EngIe the
shoemaker. Many persons had brought
many shoes TO his shop 10 be repaired,
and his cash drawer was full of strange
silver, says the Arizona Republican.
Came a boy early one morning bear
ing pair OF woman's shoes to be half.
soled. The boy departed.
Shortly afterward Engie picked III
We @omsn's shoes. From the toe Of
one shoe fell purse. fat and tightly
closed. Before the shoemaker had re-
covered from his aslvnish.nent another
purse fell from the toe OF the other
shoe. Two purses both tat.
Ensie opened the first fat pursa
There WAS $500 la bills.
Then Engie turned to the SECOND
purse. From that one came flashing
diamonds. necklaces. rings and ear
drups. More than $500 worth.
The shoemaker gathered up the bills
End the diamonds and put them safely
away and turned to his work. Count
fng the bills or sdmlrlng the diamonds
wouldn't make money for Engie.
Then a frantic woman burst into the
sloemaker's shop. No need for Engie
10 Inquire what She wanted or why
she was frantic. The shoemaker knew.
The shoes belonged 10 her and SO did
she bills and diamonds and other
gems. She had taken her safety de-
poslt vault 10 the shoe shop.
Almost in Mysteries the woman re-
covered her money and jewclry. more
than $500 I'm all. She clasped the two
purses To her and immediately great
relief spread over her. Placing 30 cents
IN the hands OF EnGle the shoemaker
the woman left the shop. Engle turned
10 his shoe repairing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-07
The Beauty OF Truth.

only that which has character is
beautiful.
Character is the essential truth OF
any natural object. whether ugly or
beautiful II is even what one might
call double truth, for ii is the inner
truth translated by the outer truth; IL
IL the soul, the feelings. the idea. ex-
pressed by the features Of face. by
the gestures. and actions OF human
being by the tones or sky. by the
line of a horizon.
Now. to the great artist. everything
in nature has character; Tor the un-
swerving directions of his observation
searches ont the hidden meaning Of
all things.
There is nothing ugly ia art except
that which offers no outer or inner
trulh.-Rodin.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-07

The easiest and quickest way to get
ria Of a cold is to take Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. This preparation has
been in use for many years and its
value fully proven. No matter what
remedy you use, however, care must
be taken not TO contract second cold
before you have recovered from the
first one, and there is serious dam
ger Of this. A man Of middle age or
older should go TO bed and stay in bed
until fully recovered. II is better to
stay in bed three days at the start
than three weeks later on.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-07
Dreadful Cough Cured

A severe cold is often followed by a
rough cough for which Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy has proven especially
valuable. Mrs. r. w. Olsen. Marys-
Vile, Mo. writes: About two years
s.go my little boy Jean caught severe
cold and coughed dreadfully for days.
tried a number Of cough medicines
but nothing did him any good until |
gave him Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. II relieved his cough right away
and before he had taken one bottle he
was cured think il is just fine for
children"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-07
LEGAL NOTICES
Estate Of Phi,and.r wilcox. Deceased

Estate Of Phiiander wilcox. Deceased
HEARING CLAlMS-STATE OF MICH
IGAN The Probate Court for the County OF
Gratiot.
At a ecssion Of said court, held at the Pro-
bate office in the village of Ithaca in said coun-
". on the 2lst day Of January 1918.
Present. J. Lee Potts. Judge.
In the matter uf the estate OF Phiiahdcr
Wilcox. Deceased
The above estate having been admitted IA
Probate and John Gobc az Alma Michigan.
Route No. ., appointed executor thereof.
II Is ordered that -four months from this date
be allowed for creditors 10 present their claims
against said estate and that such claims will
be- heard 10y said court on Wednesday. the 22nd
day of May next at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
II is further ordered that public notice there
Of be given by publication Of this order fcr
three successive weeks previous TO said day
OF hearing in the Alma Record. a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
a true COPY. J LEE POTTS,
MADGE r. BARNES Judge OF Probate
Register of Probate. -l-st
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-07
MORTGAGE SALE

Defaul. having been made in the conditions
OF certain mortgage made by Florence NJ .
Perkins 20 the Alma State Savings Bank. Of
Alma. Michigan. dated the 3lst day of Janu-
airy, a. u. 1912, and recorded in the office of
the Register OF Deeds for the county OF
Gratiot and State of Michigan. on the first
day of February a. ID. 1912 in Libcr iie o.
mortgages, on page 6ls. and which said
mortgage was duly assigned By said bank 70
Jesse L. harden, the 2ist day Of August
A. d. 1917, and which said assignment was
recorded in said office the 10th day Of
September A. ID. 1917, in Libcr i3i OF mort
Il claimed u be due at tn. date OF this notice.
for principal and interest. the sum Of Ore
thousand Two and 05Il60 dollars. and an
attorney Zee Of Thirty-hvc dollars. pro-
vided for in said mortgage, and no suit or
proceedings At law having been instituted 10
recover tho moneys secured by ssd mortgage.
Or any part Thereof.
Notice b hereby given. that by virtue Of
the power of saic contained in said mortgage.
ard the statute in such made and provid
ed. on Saturday the 23rd day Of February.
a. u. 1918. at one o'clock in the afternoon.
The undersigned WILL az tho narth front doer
that being the place where the Circuit Court
for the county Of Gratiot, Il held. cell at
public auction. % the highest bidder. the
prcrnises described in said mortgage. or so
amount aforesaid due on said mortgage.
with seven per cent interest and all LEGAL
cost. together with said attorneys fee. 10
wit
fractional quarter OF section eighteen in
township twelve north Of range four west.
Dated November 9Th. 1917.
Jesse l.. harden
Assignee % Mortgagce.
Attorney FOR Assignee
Ithaca, Michigan. is-i2t
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-07
Does Actual and Won.
derfuI Daily Good
in Alma.

This is the age of efficiency, and
San Yak is the efficiency in medi-
cine for internal uses. For Throat,
Stomach, Liver. Kidneys. Bladder
and Bowels it proves wonder in
every case.
1t prevents bony-like hardening
OF the arteries At ages past 80 years.
DIR. BURNHAM'S SAN-YAK is the
sure way TO prevent paralysis and
lapoplexy. In its use you have pre-
vented or cured kidney and bladder
trouble 1t is the greatest in use to
prevent the clumsy, stiff joints and
muscles and for n-uritis and rheum-
atism and constipation. 1t has no
parallel for the quality and results.
f. +. Gray, Alma. Michigan, the
leading restaurant man. says: Il was
sick from overwork and kidney trou-
BILE. had paralysis in my toes for sew
eral years, swelling of the feet and
ankles. San-Yak has done wonders
for me and for my wife also. | am
willing to boost for good cause
L. T. Kehn, the tailor, of Alma,
says: 81 was badly afflicted with
rheumatism seven years ago. found
relief from The use of San-Yak and
keep il in the house TO protect my
family.
T. c. Johnson, Masonic Home, AL
ma, says: II was nearly dead from
bladder and kidney trouble and rheu-
matism SAN-YAk gave me quick
relief and | had no trouble for more
than one year"
J. II. Waterbury. Alma. Mich.
says: Il was nearly helpless with
irflammatory rheumatism two
months. | got no relief until took
San-Yak, and in three days was
able to work without distress. San
Yak is surely the efficient medicine
for the Kidneys
/ Mrs. Allen Sayler or Angola says:
II have been troubled for years
with dizziness and back trouble.
After taking three bottles of San
4 Yak | feel like new woman, and
want to recommend il to everyone as
cure and worth good deal more
than you pay for it,
b. II. James. Homer, Mich, says
Il was greatly troubled for several
years with high blood pressure. short
H., breath. bad kidney and bladder
trouble, dizzy and sick, San-Yak has
zone everything for me and my
health is fine al - years / can
work with ease and comfort"
Mrs f. Colt. Elyria, Ohio:
ar. Burnham:
Sir: have taken your medicine
called San-Yak for serious nervous
ness and high blood pressure with
satisfactory results. and have found
it to be az good healer as time or
nature. Several friends have tried
il upon my recommendation with as
good results AS my own"
DR.. j. j. Weir, the eminent child
ren's special, Millbury, Mich. says:
This is 10 certify that ! have pre-
scribed San-Yak for bad case of
Stomach trouble and am glad TO
say it helped really beyond my expec-
tation. | can cheerfully recommend it
to any one so afflicted.
Zone teaspoonful in glass of water
half hour before breakfast beats all
antiseptics and tonics for the stomach,
bowels and kidneys. have tried all
kinds"
We can tell you OF more cures in
Alma. Sold by Chas. K. Murphy,
successor Of Rhodes, Alma. Michigan.