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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-15
SYNOPSIS.


CHAPTER l. Captain Phineas p.
Scraggs has grown up around the docks
OF San Francisco. and from mess boy Oh
Il river steamer, risen TO the ownership
OF the steamer Maggie. Since each an
hual inspection promised TO be the last
OF the old weatherbeaten vessel, Scraggs
naturally has some difhculty In securing
crew. When the story opens, Adelbert
p. Gibney. nkabie but errauc. man
whom nobody but Scraggs would hiIe, Is
.he skipper Neils llalVOrsen, stemn
Swede constitutes the fO'caste hands,
and Bart McGuffey. wastrel OF the Glib
ney type. reigns in the engine room.
CHAPTER H.-Wnh this motley crew
and his ancient vessel. Captain Scraggs
is engaged In freighting garden truck
from HalfmoOn bay 10 San Francisco.
The inevitable happens, the Maggie going
ashore In a fog.
CHAPTER IIl.--A passing vessel han
ing the wreck, Mr.. Glbney gets word 10
towing company I'm San Francisco that
the ship ashore is the Yankee Prince
with promise Of rich salvage. Two
tugs succeed In pulling the Maggie into
deep water. and she slips her tow lines
and gets away in the fog.
CHAPTER Iv.-Furious at the decep-
don practsed on them, Captains Hicks
and Flaherty. commanding the two tug
boats, ascertain the identity II The Yam
kee Prince" and. fearing rdicule should
the facts become known along the water
front. determine on personal vengeance.
Their hostile visit TO the Maggie results
In Captain Scraggs promising TO get
new boiler and make needed repairs TO
The steamer.
CHAPTER V.-Scraggs refuses TO ful-
Mi his promises and Gibney ana McGuf-
FEY strike" With marvellous luck.
Scraggs ships n fresh crew At the end
OF a few days of wild convlviality Gibney
and McGuffey are stranded and seek
their old positions on the Maggie. They
are hostility received but remain. on
their way 10 San Francisco they sight
derelict and Gibney and McGumey swim
TO IT,
CHAPTER vI-The derellct proves to
be the Chesapeake, richly laden, It's en-
TIRE crew stricken with scurvy Scraggs
attempts 70 tow her IN. but the Maggie
IS unequal 10 the task and Gibney and
McGufey. alone. sail the ship 20 san
Francisco. their salvage money amount
ing 10 $1,000 apiece.
CHAPTER NIT--lndcpcndenty rich. our
two adventures still have "a kindly feel
lng Tor the Maggie. and. his crew hav-
ing deserted him, Captain Scraggs in
duces them 10 return. At an ''old horse
sale the three purchase two mysterious
boxes which they believe 10 contain
smuggled Oriental goods" They find
instead two dead Cinnamon
CHAPTER VIII. - Scragss seeks to
double cross" his two associates. but
Mr.. Gibney outwits him and makes
satisfactory financial settlement with the
Chinese company 70 whom the bodies
have been consigned. leaving Scraggs out
in the cold.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-15
MORTGAGE SALE

WHEREAS: L. H. Doane. single, of Alma
Michigan. made ard executed certain real
state portgage bearing date the lst day Of
june A. u. 1920. 10 Edward III. Wolfe and
wife. Ahbc II. Wolfe, of the same place.
which was recorded in the office Of the
Register OF Deeds, of Grat.ot County. Mich
igar. on the fth day OF june A. d. 1920.
in Llber lac of mortgage. on page $40. ana I:
WHEREAS: The amount now due and an
paid upon said mortgage is three thousand
two hundred dollars of principal. sixty four
dollars interest. seventy min, dollars and
-cvcnty seven cents take for the year 1920.
.utaling three thousand three hundred and
.orty three dollars and seventy seven cents
to9cthcr with an attorney fee Of thirty five
dollars as provided by statute and the terms
II said MORTGAGE, and all costs Of foreclosure
proceedings. and:
WHEREAS: Default has been made in the
terms and conditions OF said mortgage and in
that no suit or proceeding at law has been
instituted TO recover said debt any part
thereof secured by said mortgaso
NOW THEREFORE,: Notice is hereby
Elvcn that by virtue Of the power of sale
contained in said MORTGAGE and in pursu-
ance OF tie statute in such made and
provided. the said mortgage viii be fore
,iOsed by a sale of aid premises ut public
ycndue 90 the highest bidder. at the North
front door Of the Court House. at Ithaca.
Michigan. on the 3Oth day Of December. a.
y. 1927, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, that
being the place OF holding the Circuit Court
for Gratiot County, said mortgagcd premises
being described ag follows:
Al Of the South East quarter of Section
Eighteen lying North and West Of Pine Riv-
err. being l20 acres more or less Township
Eleven North. Range Three West. Michigan.
EDWARD III. WOLFE,
ABBIE II. WOLFE
Dated: Mortgages
Alma, Michigan.
October 1t. a. y. 1921
CHARLES II. GOGGTS.
Attorney for Mortpagees. 20-13c
business Address Alma Michigan
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-15

HEARING CLAIMS


STATE OF MICHIGAN Probate Court
for the County Of Gratot.
At session OF said court. held at the Pro
bate office in the village Of Ithaca. in said
county. the 9TH day OF December. 1921.
Present: Hon. James G. krcss, Probate
Judge.
IN tho matter OF the estate OF
WILLIAM J. AMSBURY, Deceased
The above estate having been admitted Ca
Probate and Karl r. Adams appointed exccu-
tor thereof
1t is ordered that four months from this
date be allowed for creditors 20 present their
claims AGAINST said estate and that such
claims will he heard b. said court on
Saturday. the Sth day Of April, 1922 at ten
o'clock in the forenoon.
II is further ordered. that public notice
thereof be given by publication of this orde
for three aucce. svc weeks previous TO said
day of hearing. in the Alma Record. a news
paper printed and circulated in said county
true copy.
(Signed) JAMES G. KREsS.
judge Of Probate.
MILDRED L. TAFT.
Register of Probate 3O.4v
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-15

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
DO what we claim for it-cure Catarrh or
Deafness caused by Catarrh. We de- not
claim 70 cure any other disease.
HALLS CATAR4H MEDICINE liz p
LIQUID. taken internally. and acts through
the blood upon the Mucous surfaces OF
the system, thus reducing the inflamma-
ton and restoring normal conditions.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
II. ]. Cheney q Co., Toledo. Ohio.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-15
Business Guide
RAILROAD TINE TABLES

RAILROAD TINE TABLES
Pere Marquette Railroad
Westb0und EastbOund
8:l5 a. m. 1915 a. m.
1885 p. m. 4:l5 p. m.
5:54 PM" 1865 p. ms
Daily and Sunday
Ann ArbOr Railroad
Northbound Southbound
1873 a. M" 7:l5 a. IN.
12:25 p. m.t l0:00a m.
4;3i p. m. 1910 p. ms
9:05 p. m. 4;5S p. ms
Daily and Sunday
1896 p. IN. 6:39 a. m.
Run Sunday only. 24-tf
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ported over rough country on mules)
together with a supply of ammuni-
ton for same.
"Now, them Scab Johnny contIn-
ued, 1.-THE job that confronts MS Is 10
get these munitions down TO our
friends I'm Mexico. If we're caught
sncakin' 'em into Mexico Wen spend
the rest Of our lives in federal peni-
Tertiary for Dustin the neutrality laws.
All them rifles an the ammunition Is
cased an in my basement at the pres
cnt moment-and the government
agents knows they're there. But that
amt troubling me. ! rent the saloon
next door an I'll cut Il hole through
the wall from my cellar into the saloon
cellar, carry 'em through the saloon
into the backyard, an out into the
alley half a block away. I'm watched,
but | got the watcher spOtted-only
he don't know II. our only trouble
is n ship. How about the Maggie?"
I'D have to spend about two thous-
and dollars on her TO put her in cOndi-
ton for the voyage" Scraggs replied.
Can do" Scab johnny answered him
briefly, and Senior Lopez nodded ac-
quiescence. you discharge on Il light
er at DescanSe bay about twenty miles
below Ensenada. What'll II cost us?"
"Ten thousand dollars. in addition
TO fiXln' up the Maggie. Half down
and half on delivery. I'm risl,n' my
hide an my ticket an got to be well
paid for it,"
Again Senior Lopez nodded. What
did he carer 1t wasn't his money.
"Ill furnish you with our own crew
just before you sail" Scab Johnny con-
tinued. Get busy"
Gimme thousand for preliminary
expenses" Scraggs demanded. after
that Speed is my middle name"
Continued next week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-27
INDIANS OF FIVE
TRIBES ADOPT NON
PARTISAN MEASURE

Muskogec. Okla, Feb. 26-A state
ment signed by leading members Of
the Cherokee tribe, in which II Is
urged that partisan politics shall not
play any part in the incoming national
administration policy in selecting a
commissioner for the Five Civilized
Tribes was made public here today.
IL is signed by Samuel II. Mayes,
of Pryor, chief of the Chcrokees, from
/ ssO to 1900; Levi Cookson. of Cook.
son. second chicf.clect Of the Chcro-
KEGS; Watt Maycs, of Pryor, vice presi.
dent OF the Emigrant and Eastern
Chcrokocs; Ed n. Washburn, Of Jay,
member of the executive committee
OF the Emigrant and Eastern Chcro.
KEGS; Joe Fox, of Grove. president of
the Emigrant Band of Chcrokcos; Cum.
ming Smell, OF oaks, member OF the
executive committee Of the Emigrant'
band; Price Cochran of Hubert, presi.
dent of the keetooyah Society; Jesse
Dirtseller. Of Jay. captain Of the Night.
Hawk Keetooyah Society; DR.. j. c.
Bushyhead. OF Clorcmorc, and $. X.
Walkingstick, of okmulgec.
The statement urges the appoint.
ment of oliver X. Chandler, n Chero.
kec, for the office,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-27
ONE THING SAID IN
FAVOR OF THE LEG
HLATIJRE Is THAT
FEW BILLS PASSED
AFTER EIGHT WEEKS OF ARGU-
ING AND DEBATING, SEVEN
TEEN NEW LAWS PLACED
ON STATUTE BOOKS
Especial to The ArdmOreite)

Oklahoma City, Feb. 26.-Both the
houses of the legislature were in ses-
sion today. occupied with routine busi-
ness in which there were no develop
ments Of a sensational nature. Only
one bin was placed in final passage,
that 'w3s4a measure TO make available
for present use the unexpended por-
ton of the appropriation. made by the
last legislature, for the orphans horne
at Pryor. The senate passed this with
the emergency.
At the end Of the eighth week Of
the session, II bills have been passed
by the Legislature and approved by the
governor. This figure, Of course, Is
exclusive OF resolutions and bills which
have not yet received the governors
signature. OF the II. six are local
bills. and four relate to specific state
institutions.
OF the remainder; one allows the per
diem and mileage for the legislators;
one regulates fees for Justices of the
Seace and constables; one provides for
the administration of estates at the
suit Of the state to determine taxes
due; one amends the law relating to
form Of tax deed: one amends the
highway law. and one creates a board
of chiropractic examiners and regulates
the practice of this profession.
Governor Robertson today announced
he had appointed the following chiro-
practic practitioners members of the
chiro board of examiners, Curtis j.
Ice of Oklahoma City, for one year;
Harry Jallaher Of Guthrie, for two
years; c. Sterling Cooley " Tulsa. for
three years.
The row in the highway department,
which resulted yesterday in the re-
moyal of Robert c. Terrell. highway
engineer, by Henry Wood. highway
commissioner, remained today the sub
iect Of much speculation.
There is persistent belief that the
trouble in the highway department has
not ended. Governor Robertson was
non-committal today, in regard TO what
action. II any. he would take, lie ad-
mtted Wood had authority to remove
Terrell.
1t is reported pressure is being
brought to bear to have the governor
remove Wood not particularly because
OF his controversy with Terrell, how.
ever.
Wood today was rcucent concerning
CONTINUED on page -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-27
OPEN HOSTILITIES
BETWEEN PANAMA.
COSTA RIGA DUE TO
BREAK ANY TIME
LATIN-AMERICANS ARMED AID
READY TO RUSH INTO STRUU-
GLE WHILE WAR DOGS SHOW
TEETH AND SNARL

Panama, Feb. 26.-It was learned
officially this afternoon that Presi-
dent Porras has signed a proclamation
declaring war against Costa Rica, but
is holding it temporarily in allegiance.
The president. asslred that the en-
tire country is behind nim, contem-
plates taking over dictatorial powers.
for the defense of the republic, rely
ing upon the national assembly TO
confirm his action.
The present intention of the presi-
dent is 10 convoke special session
of The assembly on Tuesday for the
purpose of ratifying the declaration Of
war and the presidents dictatorial
powers.
A sweeping order was issued this
afternoon by F,usecbio Morales, secre-
tary of the treasury and the interior.
aolishing the constitutional provisions
regarding freedom OF the press and
establishing strict censorship over
Panama-Cocsa Rican developments.
While nothing has been learned re-
garding the status Of hostilites in the
Coto district near the Pacific from
tier, where Costa Rican forces on
Monday occupied territory held by
Panama. It was learned authentically
this morning that hurriedly gathered,
unorganized forces were being sent from
Panama In the direction OF Bocas del
Toro. when come reports that the Cos
to Rican garrison across the boun-
dairy are being reinforced.
Lack of arms and ammunition with
which to equip the Panaman forces
which the government continues to
organize still is proving an insur-
mountable difficulty. Every available
rifle has been issued to the volunteers
forces and national police. who have
been sent forward to Coto and to
Bocas del Toro. The belief is strong
ly held in official circles that the
United States government is in duty
bound to furnish the Panaman forces
With necessary arms. since the country
disalmed after completion OF the Pan
ANA Canal treaty and has since been
in defcnseless condition.
The dual nature Of the ollgations
of both republics unjer the treaty
is advanced as an additional argument,
especially in view of the belief generally
held that Costa Rlca Is counting upon
the support of the recently formed
union of Central American republics
The Panaman government is urging
upon tha Canal Zone authorities and
the United states delegation here the
advisibility OF recommending that the
United STATES war department issue
tho necessary war materials and has
cxpr essed confidence that such rec.
ommcndation will be forwarded tc
Washington. The United States lega'
ton is still without Instructions from
Washington.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-27
AVIATOR W OULD
BRING GOVERNOR
TO THE AUTO SHOW
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF STATE IN
VITED TO MAKE TRIP TO
ARDMORE IN OAkLEY'S
AEROPLANE.

If Governor Robertson accepts an
invitation which has been extended to
him by the Ardmore Automobile Deal
er's Association, he will come TO this
city to attend the big four days Auto
motive show, next month. via the
aeroplane route. Governor Robertson
has already signified his intention OF
attending, and his answer TO the invi-
tation to fly here is being anxiously
awaited.
Arthur Oakley, the local boy who
has gained "A nationwide reputation
as an aerial acrobat, has volunteered
20 bring the chief executive Of the
state here. should the latter consent
to fly. Oakley, who intends TO es-
tablish in this city an aerial station
for passenger and freight service, has
displayed in most commendable
manner his intention to boost Ard
more. II will be remembered that he
has consented to fly as advance agent
of the trade boosting eXpendition
which will be conducted by Ardmore
citizens through towns Of southern
Oklahoma and northern Texas on
March 3rd and 4th. He has volun-
teered his services for both the
trade party and the governors flight
free of charge.
Oakley had promised that he Will
not try any stunts while the Cover.
nor is in the plane unles the chief
executive consents.
However. when the rare bird" flies
with the trade excursion, citizens OF
the towns over which he passes will
be treated to the most thrilling exhi-
bition ever performed in the air in
this part OF the country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-27
ARMY EQUIPMENT
LOST IN OKLAHOMA
CITY HALL FIRE
ESTIMATED LOSS FROM BLAZE
OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN MOUNTS
TO NEARLY HALE MILLION
DOLLARS.

oklahoma City, Feb. 2C.-Workmen
were busy today removing records and
office furniture from the city hall
here which was partly destroyed early
today by fire. No change has been
made in the estimate that the dam
age would total 100000. and officials
were still at loss to assign a cause
for the blaze
1t was announced by Mike Don.
nelly. commissioner OF finance. that
insurance TO the amount OF s35,OOO
was carried on the building.
National guard equipment stored
in the basement estimated to be
worth s15O.0OO was total loss,
according to Col. B. NJ. Markham,
commander of the second Oklahoma
infantry.
All important city records are safe,
IL was said. However. 4 safe in the
city auditors office containing city
papers. fell through a hole burned in
the floor and is today submerged in
ten feet OF water in the basement.
Nm tional guard records were lost.
The fire broke out shortly after
II o'clock last night and was not
under control until 1870 o'clock this
morning. II originated in the base
ment and smoke emerging on the
Grand Avenue side of the building at
tracted the attention of passers-by,
who turned in an alarm. The build
ing is at Grand Avenue and Broad
way.
All fire apparatus in the city was
summoned to fight the blaze. u num-
her of small stores on the ground
floor OF the building were badly dam
aged.
\ large quantity OF ammunition
stored in the national guard annofV
In the basement. was u menace to
the fire fighters. II was said that
the. fact that II was spread or the
floor rather than stacked so that IL
could he quickly submerged prevented
explosions which would otherwise
have been practically certain.
The national guard equipment lost,
was sufficient for n fLli regiment
1, was said by guard officers. N
cluded were 500 regulation army
rifles. 200 automatic pistols, 75 auto
matte rifles valued NJ 9'hV cach'
four machine guns. overconts. tents,
blankets. band instruments ami num-
erous smaller articles.
Mayor j. G. Walton. stated late this
afternoon at special meeting Of the
city commissioners, to provide new Of
fees. that he believed nersors who
ne said have sent him "blnck hand
notes during tho past few months, are
responsible for the fire which last
night destroyed two stories Of the
city hall here. at an approximate dam
agc of about 100000. lie said n five
gallon oil can freshly rmptled was
found In the basement Of tho building
after dhc fire and that hc believed
tho fire was of lncidendiary origin
He also announced that he wIls OPP
posed TO bond issue for rebuilding
or repairing the city hall at this time
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-27
CABINET POSITION
FOR SON OF FOR
M Err PRESIDENT,
THEO. ROOSEVELT.
HARDING HONORS MEMORY or
ILLUSTRIOUS DEAD THROUGH
HONORING BOY "NAMED FOR
HIS FATHER"

ST. Augustine. Fla, Feb 26.--Defi-
mite announcement was made by
President-elect Harding today that he
had selected Edwin DENLY Of De-
troit as Secretary Of the Navy and
Theodore Roosevelt, son of the form
or president, for assistant secretary
Both have accepted.
Tne announcement followed long
conference between the President-elect
and Mr.. DENLY, at which the naval
program OF the next administra ton
was discussed in its possible relation
TO the move for world disarmaments
Details Of the decisions reached were
not revealed. but Mr.. Harding said
afterward that ne wanted TO see the
present naval building program car
ried ahead.
In making known the selection of
Mr. DENLY, Mr.. Harding said the
Roosevelt appointment had been talk
ed over at their conference and that
It had the approval OF the prospec-
tive secretary.
Nohl .his iPtibsf Ai'
prcsident-elect. that ] would like to
nominate him for Secretary of the
Navy. He has replied that he would
serve in that capacity.
II may add that l have had very
earnest wish 10 call to the assistant
secretaryship Of the navy. both out
of respect for his capacity and be-
cause OF the sentimental connection.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt. The selec-
ton has met with Mr.. Dcnby's APP
proval and Mr.. Roosevelt also said he
would accept"
Asked about the naval building
program. Mr.. Harding continued:
81 have said To such members OF
the senate and house naval commit
tees as have asked me, that ! would
be very reluctant to suspend our
capital construction program until we
are in agreement with the other ma
tons on plan OF disarmament"
The president-clcct read denial
of published reports that in his com
munications with members OF con-
grcss he had indicated any definite
date for convcning OF the special
session that Is to be called after
his inauguration.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-27
LEGION AUXILIARY
CHARTER EXPECTED
WITHIN FEW DAYS

In commenting upon the announce
ment dates FOR the first state conveu.
tion Of womcn's auxiliary units of the
American Legion which will be held
on Aprn II. Mrs. Il. l.. Davidson, tenn.
porary president, the local organiza.
lion. stated that she felt sure the char.
ter FOR Ardmorc would be received
within a short timc and that this or.
ganization could have representation
at the first state convention.
Headquarters has acknowledged rc.
ccipt Of application from Ardmorc wo-
mon. and has notified the officers that
the charter would be Issued shortly.
Every woman who signed MS n charter
member IL requested to watch tho
papers for announcements concerning
the matter az meeting will bo held
Immediately upon receipt OF the char.
ter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-27
DO 1T FOR ARDMORE

be
fields
the people OF
Ardnoe merchants institution Ardmore
o
be
The first ring telephone from Arimc
merchant asked
Mechanics beautiful Paige
odmobne truck hauling tho cities visited
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-27

CAPTAIN GAIT PLANTS TREE
H0NORING THE MEMORY OF
JAMES DUSTIN, DECEASED

Capt. John l.. Calf has planted
at his home, on d street, north
west, Memorial Tree" honor
ing James Duston, Jr., who lost
his life in battle on French soil
during the World War. A tablet
will be placed by the tree bearing
the inscription Of the name the
tree is to honor, and the date Of
young Dustin's death. James
Duston, father of the boy and
Captain Calf have been lifelong
friends and the planting Of the
memorial tree is very beautiful
tribute TO the Ardmore youth who
gave his life for this country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-27
PRESIDENT LITTLE
MOTOR COMPANY Is
CONVTTED OF FRAUD

Dallas. Texas. he. 96.--WLllam s.
Livcscy, president of the Little Mo-
tor Kar company, was found guilty
by a jury in federal court here today
OF using tho mails 60 defraud In pro-
noting the automobile company, and
sentenced to pcnitcntiary term OF
five years.
The jury did not report on trfe case
OF H. l.. Mccoy and George Stricken,
tried jointly with 1Avcsey. Tho jury
had been out since yesterday morning.
Indictments in. tho samo case
against w. II. Carlton and Fred
Krclger. were dismissed late ycstcr-
day on motion ot government counsel.
who said the evidence was insufficient
30 convict. similar charges against j.
II. Crow previously had been dismissed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-27
THROUGH FREIGHT
SERVICE OF SMALL
PACKAGES SECURED
FROM POINTS NORTH

Through the efforts OF the Cham
ber Of Commerce a through freight
service on the Santa Fe from Chi
cago 10 Ardmore on less than car
load lots, has been established. The
same service has been secured from
Kansas City and cars will be sent out
daily from these points.
Merchants should advise shippers
az Chicago to have goods sent from
thc Twelfth street loading station"
James Barron. secretary OF the Cham
cr OF Commerce, explained yesterday.
This arrangement will insure quick
service on all small packages and
should prove to be n great aid TO
buyers.
Mr.. Barron added that packages
from outside Chicago should be loaded
at Catworth station.