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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-09-10
Air Messengers
By VIRGINIA A. TERHUNE

NSopyrlSn'' 1s-o' western Newspaper UNION J
Gordon Meath tried to look the man
On casual stroll as he passed the
home of Lemuel Todd. 1t held an at
fraction he could not resist-the IN
married sister Of the wealthy owner Of
the place, pretty, graceful Gladys Todd.
He had fluttering hope that she
might be in the roomy garden and OBJ
Berve him, but as his eager eye
fcanned the grounds he saw only the
baby carriage of the infant son and
heir Of the family just beyond the
hedge.
At some distance, coquettishly con-
Fersing with the gardener, the nurse
Ras temporarily forgetful of her
charge. An automobile stood at the
turb. Gordon had known Gladys for
pnly a few weeks. A young man of
elean, clear reputation and promising
prospects in the legal profession, he
bad been accepted as a worthy guest
BY the .TOdds, and Gladys had made
him feel at home whenever he had
CALLED. He now continued his walk,
With no reasonable excuse for ventur-
ng late afternoon call. He had not
proceeded 20 feet when sharp kissing
word startled and halted him.
"Now"
1t proceeded from some high bushes,
pnd following 1t two men arose. They
we're swarthy, flashing-eyed fellows,
Suggesting the Italian type. One Of
hem made a dash toward the baby
buggy. He snatched up the sleeping
infant, wraps and all. His compan-
on, plunging through the fbrous
growth Of the hedge and held it aside
30 that 1t formed free avenue Of
passage for the other. Both men ran
70 the waiting automobile. One sprang
70 the front seat and seized the wheel.
The other almost threw the babe up
Pm the rear seat, for his arm had been
seized by Gordon who, in flash dis
Eerning an act of kidnapping, had run
piter him to the machine.
You villain, what are you up tol"
pc shouted, and grappled with the
man. He at the wheel reached down
Tor heavy wrench lying at his feet,
swung it with a savage whirl and Cor
pom fell partly within the car, help
Jess and stunned. The other man did
pot stop to push Gordon out Of the
machine.
Co." he ordered sharply to his con-
rere, and pulled Gordon clear into
ne machine, slamming shut the door.
1t was an hour or more later when
'"rdon aroused to consciousness. 1t
PAS still daylight, the apartment In
Nliich lie found himself had but one
mall aperture up near the ceiling that
UNITED light and air. His head felt
eavy and bruised. The room had q
POOR to which he staggered, but found
Knob on its inside and 1t was made
hcavy timber. There was queer
'seous faint in the Dir. and. this Cor
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, don tNaced to mass Of pipes and a
steel reservoir. Attached to hooks in
the wall were a dozen clusters Of toy
balloons, as many as twenty in bunch
| and fully inflated. 1t was easy to sur
mise that the den in which he, and
little Marjorie, too, probably, were cap
| tiveS, belonged to men who made a
business Of manufacturing or selling
the red and blue globes.
From beyond partition he could
catch the strident tones of the two
| men who had brought him hither in
termingled with the low wailing cry
of an infant. This latter aroused him
as If by magic. Gordon thought of the
desolated father and mother, Of
Gladys, who fairly worshiped the little
child. 1t seemed that escape from his
prison place was impossible, but he
could not be inert. He discovered a
stepladder, placed 1T under the high
window, and ascending it could look
four stories down into a noisy busy
street. A protruding roof extended
from the second story, but the window
was too small for him to crowd
through. The building at one corner
OF the interSecting streets Gordon at
once recognized, and was able to de-
eide that the one he was in was 3O1
Broad avenue.
A sudden inspiration came to him.
He took out his card case, we'll stocked
with bits Of pasteboard. Fastening
to take advantage of the waning day.
light he wrote upon half hundred of
these:
1.-THE kidnapped child Of Mr.. Arnold
Brill, and Gordon Meath are held pris-
oners. fourth story. 3O1 Broad avenue.
Notify the police"
To each card he fitted n piece of
string, tied 1t to the thread of each
! of the grouped balloons, and severing
these as soon rs dark came let loose
through the window over SO of these
little messengers.
Gordon did not expect any return
from his experiment until morning,
as those which finally Debated might
not be discovered amid the darkness
of night. He lay down on the floor to
rest, to be aroused at midnight by an
attack on the door. 1t was burst open.
Accompanied by three officers, and ca
! ressingly carrying the little infant in
his arms, Lemuel Todd came into the
room. He showered blessings and graf
itude upon Gordon. He discovered his
wounds and instantly ordered taxi
| cab.
"Your balloon messages did it, you
brave old hero" lie exulted. "You
are not hurt badly enough to need
| hospital, but my wife and sister are
capital nurses, and you are going to
be housed under our care until you
are we'll and strong again."
A blissful week followed, the preface
to a rapturous courtship, AMI whep
Gordon Meath was discharged as
convalescent, love had cemented his
destiny with that Of the beautiful
Gladys.
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HEALTH AUTHORITIES CONCERNED ABOUT
FLU EPIDEMIC.
THEY SAY EVERYONE is SUB
JECT TO FLU, AND URGE
PEOPLE TO BE ON THEIR
GUARD.


PEOPLE TO BE ON THEIR
GUARD.
Flu germs are everywhere, and
the health authorities advise plenty
CT fresh air in fighting the epidemic.
If your body is able to resist you
will not get the disease. You will
fight the germ successfully.
But if you have a slight cold you
are not in fighting trim. You will
be unable 10 resist the germ and you
will Succumb.
Pepsotone will relieve that cold,
no matter how severe it may be. 1t
will purge the system of all impure
ties and soon the pure blood will
rout the cold.
These handy tablets have a way
of rebuilding the, entire system.
They refresh tired nerves and
strengthen weakened tissues. The
Csc. package will start you on the
way to recovery.
Tell your druggist that you want
prompt relief-that you want Pep
sotone. He has supply and will
furnish you. "a
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Thu Ct,rNrse-

The Surprise.
Stella-Why such preparations?
Bella-Im expecting nominating
committee of one.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20
Join the Board of Trade
BIG DRIVE FOR MEMBERSHIP ENDS NEXT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

Before next Wednesday, February 25, every man and
in East Jordan is expected to join the East Jor
dan and South Arm Board of Trade 1t is the
eria way of showing unquestioned loyalty to East
Jordan. 1t is not gift is investment pure and sim
pe for every dollar of the money will be used to advance
the interests of East Jordan.
From now on East Jordan will either go forward
backward 1t is of the greatest concern to everyone v
ing in East Jordan to that industries brought in
which will make East Jordan grow. Industries not
be looked up conferred with and induced to here
for nothing 1t takes money to do all these things and
they going be done is necessary to have assist
ance from all.
Then oo the Board of Trade organization that is
credit to every person living in East Jordan to belong to-
1t is commercial organization and every person ndi-
Gates by joining it that he she is interested in the
mercial development of the community The Board of
Trade has program of work laid out that will mean
much to East Jordan and excellent results certain to
be accomplished if everyone gets into the game and helps
The curtain goes down next Wednesday evening See
that your name is not missing.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20
JAMES WESLEY JOHNSTON.

j. W. Johnston, a well known resi-
dent OF Eveline township for the past
thirty years, passed away at his home
Wednesday, Feb. 11th, following
fortnight's Illness from bronchitis.
Deceased was born in the County
of Huron, Canada, Dec. 4th, 1S40. He
was united in marriage to Miss Dor
cas- Clause Jan. 1st, 1867. They came
to Michigan in 1890, locating on
farm in Eveline township, Charlevoix
county, where they have since re-
sided. Mrs. Johnston passed away
some three years ago.
The following sons and daughters
survive: George of Boyne City, 1. II.
of Charleston, w. Va, Joel and Clar-
ence of Eveline and Mrs. Effie Hyde
of Battle Creek.
Funeral services were held Friday
forenoon, conducted by Rev. Green
man, pastor of the Evangelical
church of Boyne City. Interment at
East Jordan cemetery.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20

Fair in full swing Tuesday and clos.
ing Friday evening. Night Fair will
be held evenings OF September IA, 15
and l6, and this year there will be an
added attraction at night which will
not been seen at the day Fair. This
will probably take the form of big
pageant put on by the school children
of the county. II is planned to have
free attractions of unusual merit, in
Guiding some good musical organiza-
ton to furnish music for the Fair,
night and day. Attractions of this
class are very expensive, but the
crowds which the Fair association en-
tertained in 1919 warrant the Associa-
tion in going to this expense. There
will be four days OF horse racing and
the extra days racing will undoubt-
edly bring the horses from a greater
distance and will insure keen compe-
tition. The executive committee was
authorized to revise the premium list
and enlarge the premiums. II will act
in conjunction with special commit
tee appointed from the Farm Bureau.
One feature of the 1920 Fair which
will be new will be exhibits from
each OF the, farmers cooperative as
sociations in the county. With pre-.
MUM sufficiently large 10 insure good
representative exhibits, this will
mean that each section of the county
will be in competition with the other
sections and will undoubtedly stimu-
late exhibition of all farm products.
AS in the past few years, a special
effort will be made to get all the reg
istered live stock in the county en-
tered at the fair. The cattle exhibit
has been rapidly coming to the front
and in 1920 the Charlevoix County
Agricultural Society will have an ex-
hibit of registered cattle which will
not be equalled by any Fair north OF
Grand Rapids.
Other interesting additions to the
Fair will be announced from time to
time.
1t is the hope of the Fair Associa-
tion that 1t has in the past pleased its
patrons and that 1t will in the future
receive the hearty cooperation of all
residents of Charlevoix county
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20
PROCLAMATION!

T,f1ro,1o is again prevalent in East Jordan and the
AIuSHAd surrounding districts. In the city proper
yet has not gained much headway. AS matter OF pre-
caution and prevent possible the spreading Of this dread
disease the Board of Health of the City Of East Jordan deems
advisable close public schools churches, theatre
dance halls lodges and dispense with all public gatherings
and it is hereby ordered
Parents requested keep their children at home and
report promptly any indication of Influenza CarsIessness
in mnsne with other people by those who ndsposed will
help to spread influenza.
1t is requested that social events be held and that
people avoid gathering together in the posoce pool
and stores.
Let each citizen of East Jordan take upon himself
herself to observe precautionary and this community
will be able to avoid general influenza epidemic.
Help the authorities in their effort to prevent the spread
ing Of this disease by keeping your children home and by
staying at home yourself whenever possible
BOARD OF HEALTH OF EAST JORDAN
By d. L. WILSON. Mayor
Dated, February 18th. 1920
Order to be effective until further notice.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20
LOVE CURED SHELL SHOCK
British Soldier, Wounded More Than
Year Ago, Has Memory
Restored by Wife.

Brighton, England.-Loss Of men,
ory through shell shock and inability
to disclose his identity took happy
turn a few days ago In the case or
Charles Edward Morris, who became
reunited with his wife In this city.
He had been reported dead. and the
supposed widow had taken employ
ment as assistant In shop.
CHANGING to look through the shop
door while a soldier in Uniform was
passing, Mrs. Morris, with q cry OF
delight, darted out and caught him by
the arm. He stared blankly at her
at first. Then, slowly recognizing her,
he took her In his arms.
Private Norris had suffered shell
shock more than a year ago. When
sent to hospital In Mons. Belgium, his
Identity was unknown. Not hearing
of him. the regimental authorities re-
ported him dead. By the time his
identity was established the wife had
moved, leaving no trace. AS II was
supposed she was In Brighton, Morris
was sent there and ordered to walk
about, with a paper pinned to him
bearing his name.
He had been walking for two kours
that morning when his wife saw him.
When she had him back she quickly
changed her black gown for one Of
bright blue. Since then the memory
of Morris has wonderfully improved,
and his full recovery II fully expected.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20
COUNTY MiD.YEAR ExAMiNA-
TlONS.

Returns are now at hand from ev-
cry part OF the county on the rural
school mid-year examinations The
commissioner has received all but
FIVE reports, three of these from
schools In which the teacher has
been unable to give the test because
of enforced vacations due to illness
In the district, and the remaining two
in which the questions did not arrive
and 1t was necessary for the teacher
to ask for second supply In these
schools the examination is being CIV
en- this week with an extension of
time for report from the school,
The teachers liked the questions
this, year better than ever before
During the war, the rush of campaign
work made necessary number of
shortcuts and the questions were pur-
chased from state agency that did
tions. In spite of the fact that school
work in the office has more than
trebled, Miss Stewart wrote the ques-
tions this year and had them printed
locally. managing also to have them
printed In half day leaflets, in guam
titles such that each child might have
set Of questions for his personal
use This obviated the extra work OF
writing on the blackboard and Of die
tating the questions and the tachers
were able to manage the two day
test better than ever before. The
teachers were particularly pleased
with the great amount of oral work
with the summaries, and the special
features that were food for thought
Never did an old time painful mid
year operation become a modern
school pleasure more in reality thai
on January 21-22, 1920
II is scarcely fair to rate a school
on the results of the examination
alone. Standards vary, bases of judg-
ment vary, and the teacher in charge
Is the only one who actually knows
the rating of her pupils and her
school. A few schools, however. stand
out in marked contrast for the good
returns found In reports of the test.
These schools are: Horton Bay,
Cramer, Boyne Falls, Harmon, Forest
Hill, Major, East Chandler, Wild
wood, Advance, Mountain School
Walker. Star, Murray, Maple Grove,
Hoffman, Nowland, Clarion, Howard
Walloon Lake, Hilton, Wilson
School and Pleasant Valley.
The following students made unus-
the general average reported: Arthur
Temmerman, Irving Coykendall, Fay
Martin, Ruby Teboe, Olga Hipp, Ina
Hutton, Dorcas Hipp, Daniel Green,
Wilma Wells, Hilda Cook, Margue-
rite Sherk. Olga Jensen, Charlie
Sherk, John Older, Mary Holmberg,
Gretchen Webb, Alice Cotton, Cliff
ford Hankins, Willis Ecker, Eva
Hime, Jennie Kent, Arthur Lloyd,
Clinton Older, Alice Ecker, Viola
Fine, Clara Macdonald, Laurence
Milne, Annie Sevenski, Ruby Web
ster. Neva Webster, Frank Burnett,
Viora Ferguson, Roscoe Wright, Dan
iel Reich, Winifred Meggison, Elean-
or Tumath, Cecil Skyee, Earl Stall
lard, Alice Stallard, Ralph Clark
lola Gaunt, Kenneth Bristol, Gwen
dolyn Bristol, Thelma Seymour,
Louise Erfourth and Gertrure
Priebe.
Since there are 1892 children en-
rolled in rural schools, the children
have reason to feel very happy.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20

Total indebtedness $3,595.4.
The secretary reported costs and
contributions to the educational build
ing fund as follows:
Original educational building con.
tanned 1000 square feet of floor
space. Addition built 1919 added
$500 feet more space and added two
sanitary toilets, also black board and
furniture. This building was built
and equipped at a total cost of
$3,0S3.62 and provided for as follows;
Donations from school dis
trlcts, etc ................S 1885
Appropriation from general
funds Agricultural Society. 546.44
Leaving an Indebtedness on
this building of ....... 1,773.52
This deficit has been cared for
temporarily by loans which we hope
to repay from future contributions to
this building fund"
II Is the plan of the association to
raise the balance on the educational
building through subscriptions from
city and country school districts and
II has been assured generous support
by various school districts of the
county. This building Is one Of great
educational value to the county and
II serves as stimulant to good work
in all schools. 1t is entirely fitting
that II should be paid for by the
school districts.
The following officers, committees
and superintendents of divisions were
elected
s. Z. Rogers, president, II. b. Hipp,
vice president; ID. l.. Wilson, secre.
tary, and Kit Carson, treasurer, were
elected by membership vote at the
1919 fair
Finance committee: Richard Lewis,
+. Fl. Wangeman, Nat Burns.
Executive committee: II. B. Hipp.
Z. B. Ward, Frank Bird.
Nat Burns was appointed chairman
of the speed committee, with power to
appoint other members of the speed
committee.
Superintendents of divisions: Div.
A, Ira Olney; Div. b, Terry Barber;
Div. c, ID, Martin Staley; Div. K, F,
r. s. Shapton; Div. G, James Meg.
gison; Div. II, w. F.. Tindle; Div. l.
X, Mrs. Nat Burns; Div. ], Mrs. w. f.
Empey; Div. L, f. B. Ward Div. M
Mae Stewart.
!, The association. at the present
time. including the amount owing on
the educational building, is in debt
Z more than $4,000. All of this indebt
edness, however, represents improve
ments on the Fair grounds and the
directors declared themselves to be In
favor OF enlarging the Fair with the
expectation that good Fair will bt
so generously patronized that il will
be enabled to wipe out this indebted
edness
The directors decided to hold the
. Fair September 18th to 18th, inclu
sive, thus making IL a 1ve-day Faii
instead of a four-day Fair, as II has
been in the past. This will NEAR
making entries on Monday, with thu
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20
NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF
SOUTH ARM TOWNSHIP.

Saturday. Feb. 2Sth, will be the last
day that I will be at the Goodman
Hardware Store, East Jordan, to re-
ceive taxes. Taxes must be paid ON
or before that date.
RALPH E. RANNEY,
Township Treasurer.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20
FORD TOURING CAR FOR SALE.

In AL condition. Tool box, robe
rail, speedometer, good top. good cur
tains and a full set Of small tools.
This car must be sold at once, as
am leaving for Canada in March.
Terms-Cash, or six months time
on bankable note bearing seven per
cent interest.
F. VAN GORDER,
r. F. d. /, Ellsworth, Mich.
One mile south of Miles Schoolhouse,
on the Dan Isaman farm, three
miles east of Ellsworth.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20
Toothpick Brings Back
Voice of Ex-Soldier

Sioux City. Ia.-SwallOwing n
toothpick was a blessing In dis
guise for Donald Cuttings Of this
city. an ex-soldler, here. Al
dinner a bit Of tootbpick lodged
in his throat and he coughed
violently, choked and nearly
strangled before IL was dis
lodged.
But when he had recovered
he found that his voice. which
he had almost lost following an
d.. attack at ST. Mihiel. September
l2. 19lS-just year to the day
had returned. After recover
ing from the gas attack Cuttings
could only speak In husky
whisper.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere ap-
probation of the many acts OF kind
ness extended us during the illness
and death of our father.
Clarence Johnston,
George Johnston,
!. H. Johnston,
Joel Johnston,
Mrs. Effie Hyde
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20
MONEY CANNOT BUY ANY SETTER.

E. d. Grape, leading merchant Of
st. Maurice, La, writes: "For q cathar-
tic especially recommend Foley Ca
thartic Tablets, knowing as do that
money cannot buy any better" They
act promptly, without pain or nausea.
They clear the bowels, sweeten the
stomach and tone up the liver. No
habit forming.-Hite's Drug Store.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20

This clever writer has made
notable contributions to hu-
morous literature in his Ills
tory Up to Date" and in
"Solomon Sloan's Advice on
How to Run the Universe. In
"Limpy," he produced one OF
the sweetest, most appealing
stories of a boy ever written.
During the past few years he
has found delightfully."- happy
field for his talents in mystery
and detective fiction. "The
House of Whispers" is the best
hing he has done in that line.
will be our pleasure to offer
to You serially in this paper.
G that you get the first in
.tllment.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-02-20

All parties wishing to pay on their
accounts with me, will find me At the
old stand--C. H WHITTINGTON.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-23
Little Hope in
German Outlook

outcome Of peace negotiations. Alto
gether. therefore. the conclusion was
reached that Germany is in a far
worse position than is believed by
Americans at home.
The German outlook as the new year
opens for business, discloses but few
factors that make for confidence. One
good factor, however, appears on the
surface; namely, what seems to be
more reasonable attitude of the labor
ing people. The last great strike here.
that of the metal workers which end
ed about three weeks ago, is thought
to have exhausted the capacity of the
Berlin workmen to wage any more big
strikes this winter. 1t was so unwisely
begun and carried on by the leaders
that the radical elements have been
somewhat discredited. Saner counse,s
are, therefore. expected to prevail In
the Berlin labor organizations during
this winter.
A greater willingness to work Is also
reported from most sections Of the
country. There Is still considerable
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-23
PEACE PROBLEMS
UNDER DISCUSSION
TwENTY-oNE REPUBLICS OF
WESTERN HEMISPHERE REPRE-
sENTED At CONFERENCE.
President Wilson in Message From
Sick Room Declares That PAN
America Seeks No Selfish Purpose
in Assisting Reconstruction.

Observation-Disclosures by the pres
ence of leading financiers and bust
ness men of the twenty-one republics
Of the western hemisphere, the Sec
Ond pan-Ameriean financial conference
opened here on January 10 for the
consideration of international prob
lens arising from the return of peace.
President Wilson from his sick room
sent a message of greeting TO the min
listers of finance and other prominent
visitors, declaring that pan-America
sought no selfish purpose in assisting
world reconstruction, and would regard
it as a privilege to fulfill the obliga.
tons imposed by the great advantage
enjoyed by the peoples of these repub-
lies.
Secretary Lansing brought out the
same idea in addressing the delegates
when he said the Americas accepted
the burdens thrust upon the new world
by the war, and would press forward
confidently to the better days Of the
future.
Welcoming the visitors to the build
ing of the Pan-American Union, where
the general sessions are being held,
John Barrett, director general, spoke
of the unions moral influence in "pre-
serving peace and building up com.
merce."
Secretary Glass, president general Of
the conference, occupied the chair al
the opening session, which was fol-
lowed by an informal luncheon given
by the federal reserve board and the
United States section of the interna-
tiOnal high commission.