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<strong>THE</strong> LOWELL LEDGER <strong>and</strong> <strong>THE</strong> <strong>ALTO</strong> <strong>SOLO</strong>OUR SPECIAL PAGE OF SERIAL STORIESTwo interesting serial stories appear regularly on this pa*literature for our readers.We choose only the best of••>•t*•••>•>*•••>*• k ./ZPorto Bello GoldByARTHUR 1>. HOWDEN SMITHWNI .-"rrN : eC H A P T F R X V—19-Mnrrav'-i u •Copyright ty Arthur H Flowrtcn SmithI n: . Mr- 'Iii kc :irt>iiii»l tti»* i" iilt "Hi- wriv . .i»»> to lifin lilure n hufftill' ^TNCKAILC. ;inil as IIH V wrw I n: .11 WCIRIRT LU'V-Conlnuednciin-r I'cier iiin! I fort* ilown :!I" MTrii-adftrt;isnrt' I had Imi! - acr-'ss1I10 (|'»(>r\v;;\ I'lc'ifr- l ::i Hit 1\va\> li^li!. nakod l" the waist,sirai. hed!•> the jnnu c t'rowih: un-• •null,, grizzled faces 1. uvred at us.I 'Kei'p hack." 1 w.irtli"! tliem "Well!•" n.i man in until ("ajiiaiii I'lmt is, here."••< - iireful. ain't ye. I'nek-liinV" hi'•:MM K,..! 'i;!' frnni lu-liind a ••iinnppirate-. "Make way, v ipniate-. Ve'll1,11 ha' a '•hanc- i -••':ikc thrnugh: . .'y " 1 I'.jaek I»«»K <strong>and</strong>lit* - •!; that his toreh s-atlered••p ,< ii;iil ii;-U tii mutilate the dead."..' vrii'ii "No. no. we'll bnrjhi;!, qniek .iti i he done wilh it."••p.ti;j'romised 1 was t" heat mnn.">,iblwd Tmn Murpliew. "1 h i 'co in.I.ii:;u .In .I.. 'ee pr 1 In- dmir.in a si'i'diid.it alin.ir'l <strong>and</strong>hi- eliin, ••"nslderin^,- nn hurry ah"ii! 1 he." he answered linally.•re. What we al! i-eed•' rum <strong>and</strong> iwu watchesheIliaI'M.Aii• >•;, V V \ >added with0 a genera! niunmir f: sentiliielit, <strong>and</strong>1 tinker at me.IMU. p.ui!. in. Ws'ii [nnye aliiiai'dslnf' "ill o', -1 ein' a< ye're sn prei-iolisl.nnir .leadV" answeredI'"! "ee pIMIIli; ed Iii:' o' mim ! 'cried."Murray'sIhe man dazedly-hniild ha' I' healthed h Not the Only Onerun.- iheto the window can• ill.iniiuuFlin"11.Mern.lap.< in l.ip:,l||-Hipinclei! In.a I thetaw nvM'-lra «a waw1 e.-t si.n- -hi:--I'l-iind 'he iin-ck- iii 10 ie-i|ntied nnd ai'.ilewas fired imtriumph had l e r; !• •piele fnr•HI Intiiere were di-sen-;.piraterniiklas to what llie 1 M -Ie;. -.'oejld jbe.The hour u'l e ,r i'-ched f'-nrutiie I'..-, a .la. • 'nm! .. • dmir, a:, !1 rei'ieinlic • , I ; 1; |;...i ,• 1 •,;,, t..--fnre peter ' I-:.' •! ll y -• -•wants ynu." he saiday willi his head in1- race was sKllllpedim -I rlls u cri• ill, :e 11 alidA cri-ll.-nli fl-ntll s! 1 n eiI jcorner nf hi- niniiih. l.;i hieyesblaz.-d wilh Ihe um-ni;ipiei'i hh- lire o| hi- -pirll.A:< I sli-npe I. ver him a moeklim ^leam radiaiedfrom Iheir hhokdepths, <strong>and</strong> i.Is lipiin\ i d In aim..-t vol. ele-i -pei.h."S-.rry. eh?" I nndded, <strong>and</strong> llieinof'l», ^ "t ~j£ ;>,v v'-- -vv / \ f-%:•' t: '»• "»:• v •"pie, ll". then-fore n- " 11 i o', | S ill. ; 1 ,,(• ci i ad.alld iVnia 1 '• • la- . ' !dical;;. iii senium .|e .1• 'd. 11- was noi prby any -pecial i. .HillieniI'liiladeiphiaisTC.,ll WiisArchibaldM'.• v\i||| iheCivilwar.ol her ;del ureDM V( •!know"The Spirit ..fI'o you kimwil i-?A-klli.-se queslioiis nfIhe average American <strong>and</strong>he will shake his head.He knows Ibe picWell enough, for be Ir - -cell lllitimm-ds of lim»-s. i'eriiap he gn-wup ;:i a home in which :i Iiihographedcopy of ii 01-ciipied a prominenl place.In rniirlh nf duly parades. loo. heIii'- seen liviiiL' n-pr..d:lc| ion- of il.hill lurlher lhaii hi- abiliiylo recogidze i( he know- Iml lillle ofni igiti or o|it.Tt.is picllll'e whichpill rimic-(-nl iiueiiiswa- lii-i e\11 i11 i 11 -d al1 enleimial exposiibaiMie Wnl'k nf a sobliet.N A illanl. w Im -aw -ervCni.'ii fon-es diiiiiiL IIIWiliai'd never drew anywlii. h could compare in pnpularilywiih tirnl single (-rf..riI'. ..n 1 his om-•aiivii.- abuie re.-is hi.-, fame. I'iirlheri'i"l- .'- lln- work' came dangerously"K-iif being noihin:_- imne thai; a i-ari--'1 ure. in live for brief lime <strong>and</strong> bei|ilickly '..r:,1.lien." The Spiril of 'Tti' ll ver . iiii-e.l ,i-en-a 1 inn ;is a Work ..I an. says iheS.-w \ m-k World. Iml achieved itsuniversal pnpularily ,-nh'ly Ihroii^hvl- fnrcelul appeal in the vab-r. manlined,iind love of counlry lhal isf.-olcil in I In- .'e-ai'l of .-very iru.-Ami-i-ican cili/.en.i lag ex perl - crilicized ii a- l.eiii-^liistnrically imiceuraie. for the banin r used by ihe colonial .-•oblii-r- in!..", e|..pnn-nl .dciiaracier. An eye ac.-u-lnmed to sc."lily the evil <strong>and</strong> groie-qu.- is d.-.-truclive lo the dm.-lopnien! or' ciia:a. '.'r,Hiiimin life is like a mirror, in vhe h"lie see-, 1'e || ee I ed Wllil! lie- di epes|in Oll.-'s own experience.-, <strong>Tl</strong>Willi..Illfe-pi'lldsI .nnd from w it hillwilhoul, Kyes ;iwhich mere shin..in. What a j."rsee explains the<strong>and</strong> chara.-ler oi'.cheus wa-. athearta"cO .ao Avon at W.N't I'd TTKK '.lea of I'ti'.'Msbcouniry <strong>and</strong> vi'lage life .anbe nb'ai: ed Ihai: by a calinetrip abai,' ihe Than;.-- the(/In"-well a: -1 • -.' Av.m, Kx'vpi !:ithe : . 1.. • .•j-. li.ir!..i"d i-f M- itfetd,ihe \-...:i - liiile kn.iwn a•urpr.-•!.-.- f-i.-i vv: en ..in. reuicnd.ersthat '"..r b.-iaiy of scenery ami histori.- iiil-iesi ;• i- second only t"tl • T llll'- • w liil.-. a - pl'nv;,111•.; :ifcer • if |.:. i tire- nf l'ii^i;-h coi;:;try I 1 e utisp ih by modern immvacapyof 2 W owairrAi, AXAWJIVJbe-:lo maintain Iheir balance in Ihebit!.- WI-gon (os-iu;-: ihis way <strong>and</strong> thai; - Ihe d-i-'. 1.. whicli it wa- harnessed,wa- L'ivimr chase to a -uddeiilyanmsedralddi.An "Ilicial "f the vva^na w.i'ks likedll"- pi.-lure .-" well lhal Ir- wanled itfiiimed. ami sent il lo t'l.-vel<strong>and</strong> forlb.it purp.ise. There il came in the alI. iilinii nf ihe ciiy'- b-.ading iirl d- aler <strong>and</strong> pliniographer. .lame- 1'. i.'yder.win. immediaiely cla--. d ii a- a"lili.I."As sn.m a- ihe drawing hadbeen framed. Kyder personally carriedii back 1.. Wellingion io makeIbe acquaintance of the arii-l.He was so 11 lew hat surprised to ineelHie orlgiiialor of "Pluck Niimber one"oil Hieind lloor •>' the Wa-on sfaip,but. umlamiied. inqiiirefi immediaiely,"I low did lb. race Clime milUeali/.ing lhal wnrd- coubi not convey a sal I.-Taci ory answer, Williirdlaid aside his "verall.:. <strong>and</strong>•-•"I busypainiing his answer."Plll.'k Number Two" was speedilyevolved. Il showed lhal liie dog hadwon.'i'he art dealer was quick lo capitalizethe twin piciure-. Chnmioswere the fad then, <strong>and</strong> lit.- dealer hadWillard's piciures cop\ righi.-d wilhIhe arlI'I as half owm-r.IlePuv longten ihnus<strong>and</strong> c.ipit.a had been snbl,cn • incing Kyder lhal he ha.I .liscovered a man of laleni. He w.-n:alu-ad plaiiliing new ventures for hiprol.-ee.leaving Wellinglon, W ilia I'd se| upa -ladio in Cb-v.-hind in is;;;. i',,r aWhile he devoied hj . ij,,,,. 1,, n,,.drawing of c;iri"on-. many of whichappeared .11 llie coiimry's leadingIlls llllisl erpiece, "TheAboill a year beforeof Ihe exposilion celcone himdre.lih anni-- signing ol I he 1 'eclaraPayne's Immortal Words"These are Ihe times that try men'sMMIIN. The summer soldier <strong>and</strong> the•unshlne patriot will, In this crisis,shrink from the service of their country;but he that st<strong>and</strong>s it now deservesIhe love <strong>and</strong> I hunks of manhod woman.Tyranny, like hell, Is nottaslly conquered; yet we have thistonHolatlon with us, that Ihe harderthe conflict Hie more glorious the tritumph.What we obtuin too cheap, wenewspapers.NowforSpirit of Ti'..Iheopeningbrat Ingtheversary of lln' Moii of Independence, the enierprisingRyder was looking for sonielhing thaiwould be appropriate for such an occasion.: l-'lmdly ii came 1.1 him. It was, as, lo* explained ii to Williird. "Yankeehoodie Just put Yankee hoodie Intosoiiiething, Ihe more original the bet-! ter. Co to it <strong>and</strong> get it ready before1 the big show opens."esteem too lightly; it is dearness only(hat gives every thing its value. Heavenknows how to put a proper priceupon its goods; <strong>and</strong> ll would bestrange IndeiHl if so celestial an articleas freedom should not be highlyrated."Thomas Payne.The first method of ireaimeni whichimlurally occurred lo boih men wasab-ii.' the line of the caricaturesvvhi'li iheyhad pr.-duced so successfullyup i" ihai lime.In i.-lling aboutit aflerwiird. Williird said lhal "ill.'m. n: am of Yankee hoodie photog;apbed i n my mind lliree things:the ilag. ihe :il'e. <strong>and</strong> ihe drum, <strong>and</strong> abackgi'nimd naltirally presented itself."Willard -• chiblrcij i.ad pmvid.-d thenialerlal lhal inspired his lirsl ariistirsnciess In "Pluck Number one." Hifaihcrwas to provide the Inspirationfor in.- pi'.idiiciioi, of his masterpiece.This iige.i g.-nlb-man had come fromW.-illngion I" p.ise fur his son. Oneday while working miIds 'outline ofYankee hoodie he caught a glint Inthe older man's eye, <strong>and</strong> In it Hash ilwas revealed in him what Yankeehoo.lle r.-allv meaiil. "I could mil goahead anyfarlher with ihe burlesqueidea." lln- arllsl -aid "The real jdclure plisbe.I everylhing else aside. a!ldvv.-nl ahead iind painted ils.-If."Willard's falher, who , Ihus aidedso gn-aily in lln- cr«-.-ition "f I he"Spiril "f '7i'I." wa- a P.apfisi niinister,I lev. haniel Wil'ard.P...rn In YernionlinPdl. ibe elder WilliM'd WUs Itl hiss. vcniy ii.iinh year wln n he posedfor ihe ceniiiil ligure in the group•The original lifer wan one rrutrhMoser. a re-idciil of a small l.ivvn nearClevel<strong>and</strong>. Ib'.i' I because nf bisa_e dnring I he t ivil war. he was neverih-less .-on-ith-r.-d .---eiilial al allpairioli' heiing- in the neighborhood, where h:- tiling was famous.The dnimmer boy was pnsed by-Hairy K. hever-iiX. a Clevel<strong>and</strong> ladHis falher. C.-n. .1 II. h.-ven-uv. aproiniin'iii railwiiy pr.sideiil. bmighlIhe paiiiling all. r ll- showing in I'hiladelphia. Wa-hiluMoli, P.osloii. <strong>and</strong>oiher .-i 1 ie; . The general presenied llto his naiive 1 own of Marhlehead.Mass., where ll was hung in Abboihall library.The pldure it self is eight feet wide<strong>and</strong> ten feel high.Il was begun duringl w T.'. in thenidlo of Willis AdamsIn Kuclld avenue. Clevel<strong>and</strong>. It wisoiliciaily unveiled iit the f-entennialthe next year.Its lirsl name, "Yankeehoodie," was changed while the workwas 011 exhibition In Boston to lispresent lilie, "The Spirit of 70."lay 1heUH! I heV IIlo lhe evil wi ti.n,mswers '.. ibe go..d- vvind.iws throughmil wi:lies Williin desir.-s m.isi 1.1kind of disp'.-iiii.n(lossesses.Zil.'e-seiiliiilly goodas evidenced by the
m*- -*<strong>THE</strong> LOWELL LEDGER <strong>and</strong> <strong>ALTO</strong> <strong>SOLO</strong><strong>THE</strong> LOWELL LEDGER AND<strong>ALTO</strong> <strong>SOLO</strong>PubUihed every 'Huirsday afternoonat Lowell. MichiganP. M. JOHNSONEditor <strong>and</strong> ProprietorThirly-fourlli year on IheCHJzen'a Phones: Office, Nc. 200;Residence 239Entered at the postofflce, at Lowell,Michigan, as second class matterSUBSCRIPTION RATES PAYABLEIN ADVANCERegular 10-pagc edition-One year $2.00Six monthsLOOThree months .50Single copies .05Local C-patfe editionft.50One yearft.50Six monthit ,75Member Mirlii.vm Pn ss AssneiMlidil.•ind Nalioi';!! I\n'Meniher Lowell ('.rnlil l'.\eli:iiiMMihsirniti ilI MfIMI-•A STK Wdl-; Ml (i MOM VM \The edilori.il wni' ti II- > -fi um llie how .i^i:ie I'.iiKN• iwneil .md eil i let I li\InWliilelx. stnl, i-n.il ir li> Sienlh ilislrij i. ;inil it n i i 1liuilj sis lt\ .i in 'I! i 'ii i liIikimwleilue of llie r. . .ni"The strmi-ii'sl IhinI".nl i\s hole (irnesliei lv < ; I I I I | I ; I I - jipeliMilinn liimsrir in . Hi. • . i> 1I in Ii I .issi||l||ll ii >11 Hi 1 ! Iii' is i'i!In llie i ivilil N .r I Iir i'miisI nu'lof hiuhv. i \ s inMil in , in.1I ill •n" he is not IMTMIIIU il 1' n in.iin :.ollieel .f jImmIi i- lei n s..i ••• iI ilile r.il;isl! i iplie v. ill In! .ill llnII i L' 1W ; i v |'i."<strong>Tl</strong>i:il ;ir \ i ,ii diil il.' fur unver !' •slmiil'l :il 11 : iipl i • i i I;. It 'I.IJ.'i.nnii in\es|rd in Hinuluriuiis ceineld pliinl il ('.In lsf,niiyhl In Ih r li.i\'i - "in inl" In Irronslrueiion."Ih.: 1 11' i ver ii' .r »r. • In r!. h ieiii!»arki d on :i pruorniiihnill hi.uhw;i\ which h:Ihe in vest min I of hillluiisiiinisroad iii.n hiin r.\ \vof nnskillnl liihur. h;is hri'ii;ii> r.idi'i'i'ii ii111 mi. a hh hi Ihe -Inli , iiml llnlill'e no aeei plilbllllh:il. uiisn i hnlllEvery suit 100% woolen or worsted cloth.All woolens <strong>and</strong> linings thoroughly shrunk before cutting.All fabrics arc testedfor fast color.h.cerv suit has two trousers.o o n sI; \ 11 I nK SI » M KS.Niniiinii \innlinls, lanedl luwn is is i jirmiiI hnils of*s iindur i iinilII i si • Ihiiliiniuiijil.vvh.dons\ Intie vyill |iii> hidf>11 iini so. .Hid sii iind •o. I his: i 11 i/i iis, i Md I l.n • h ill Ihe e\-uf insl dliiK .omelhini; >un1 ,11,1. lln > |iii\ \ "U If <strong>and</strong>; i Imi \ lln I'I.i U'l.l.'S nn 1 ii -111! II U\\ \ mum \ .SureSnine people hold lhal what one [<strong>and</strong> Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. .lessiip ami baby,h'InM . is niiimpurlaiil.The follv : .ind NVesle.v l-'osler. ol' (iranil Ibipi•| mm h ii nulinii is si t n hv Ihe re- ids, visited at Ihe (iari ison homesii-l nf il .l ipiiilese siiperstiliull. j reeelllly.w hnsi• dnpr-. helii ve Ihiil everv si\(ieur.ne A. Slekelee. wife <strong>and</strong> sonh lirsl v r:ir in Ihiil euimlrv is nn- Domild <strong>and</strong> niolher, Mrs. Albert (i.hirk\ iiinl Ihiil everv i^irl born inIhiil \ r ii v\ ill deeeivi her hlisli<strong>and</strong>j nr f.iil In . . I une.t hree hundred\ i' liii.s . il Hnl silliness eniiimitted1 ,nieidi l.isl \iiir. niiikin.U il indeediin nnhiekv vi iir fur lliein.—o—o—\\ I- iM'd 1.1 he vxarned: "non'tput ill vniir i u^s in une basket;"Inil ni ii-.-. id limes s..me astute per-,niis i . inh r il thus: "Put idl vourI pllhlii|pi v >"ni'yonr lapitiise Ihrnd puhlave lillhMileill'ih pil . ill Iii,' I In' I Uinls ulll nlpneki I In iudlieepriviile ppekel uri n. nr huiin . ur;• notions ol .vmirIn uliieiajs w hurise lu dn hill lu. l<strong>and</strong> vuii in Iheir old .I I . ^ es.I.lie" In pilV llilllr soil let hi (i '. oil dn nut need <strong>and</strong> {ii , ullni d. i lirsl ( hiss hiiil fur j. :..i , hut dn;, I In ii ueker. \,i,i-l mn- iiml .i hiiil i. uliiries at;"i. i, i , .h'll li'suii .'.i n|e Ihe iiiilinil l1). ill' ii ni I In h pel nhiiee iilldIS is ,l , 11h I \ _;i i 'i I \e.ir .111(1 illlllir u'\ in '.vhn h in remeinher <strong>and</strong>ipreeiide ilie • i «i.'e 1 . i.f Ihiil .m'eiililriol iind presid* III.Ills ideasii i : i. • e. ,i •. i T I pil lIhu • .1 Ah \iinh i tiiiuillun withll. ii. lit v\nrked iind d.'niieS 1 V> Lewis. I.lda PdilZo.(.ii 1'..rd. In .sie t-'rusl <strong>and</strong> Mr. <strong>and</strong>'iiin l);i\is Were Cidhis ill11-1.• s hist week.Mr. iini Mrs. Ii viny Turner, ofM.innii, spent Sundav id l.hris.K roj)t"s.Mr, iinl Mrs. .hiv ('.iimii.inys eii-1 r 1 ii i' in 1 'ml'. ITuiii I llidson ville,reeelllly.Mi ., .1 iv ('.iimminys is cariny forMr 1 'eli r Pelersun <strong>and</strong> baby thisWeek.Mi s lit til (in-v v isiled her sister,Mr .hiv ( iiiiiniiiys hist week.\|rs. Surprise, of (ir<strong>and</strong> P.apids,• p.nl SalurdiiV ami Sundav al .1. I).1 i . .1 e. Iliiue id Murrnv lake. Mr.nnl Mi , livrun hrust alsu spent seviial diivs with Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Frost.Mi - .lav (iimmiuys yiive a parlvla * Mnml.iv m houur of liaymond1 h i i oil's hirlhdiiv.l.i e 1 Tinn isru has a pet alliyatorHial wis si nl him frmn ITorida,l.ihi <strong>and</strong> Nnlilia Weeks spent lastwei k w ith their aunt. Mrs. IrmaP.urns. of P.eldiuy.Miss ITIura ITost entertained theLiimp I ire yirls from Lowell lastMnidav eveniuy.I AM.ASIMFACTS.I>r. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. I-.. I,. Crnme, dentist,iiml Mr. iiid Mrs. C. A. Paiye, cityi 11•.iueii•. idl of (iiiind I'apids, eiljiAedIhe week-end at the Spearscol lay.*.Mr. iind Mrs. Howard Feryuson<strong>and</strong> falher. John Ferynson, whocame lu make his home with hissun. Mr. ami Mrs. Opple, of (ir<strong>and</strong>Hapids, were recent visitors at IheII. (mi rison hmne.(ieorye I Hover, wife <strong>and</strong> twochildren, uf i'lint, came SaturdayInr a week s visit at the home oftheir parents, Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Franklluiil.Sundav the family drove loCediir Sprinys <strong>and</strong> spent until Mondavuiyhl visitiny Iriends at dillerenlplaces on the road.W. 11. Hex ford, wife <strong>and</strong> mother,Mrs. Comstock, of (Jr<strong>and</strong> Hapids,<strong>and</strong> P». L. liiynal, wife <strong>and</strong> the twins,of North Park, spent over Sunday attheir collaye here.Mr, Lowe, of (ir<strong>and</strong> llapids, wasal his farm, the former Morris Kalwardplace.Harry Vauyhan, wife <strong>and</strong> haby.Slekelee. of (ir<strong>and</strong> llapids, were Saturdavafternoon <strong>and</strong> eveniuy yueslsat the Tuvver tionie in honor of DonildSick- le". who leaves Wednesdavid (i;lln a. m.. for Culver. Ind., totake a two inoiilhs course of studyin the academy.Success to ourbuy.Sunday I). L, (iarlield <strong>and</strong> wifeeulerlained a picnic cmupany intheir new yaraye frmu Lansiny: Mr.iind Mrs. Hurn. niamiyer fur the Masm-v-HarrisIniplcinenl Co., Mr. amiMrs. Andr.ss. <strong>and</strong>ilor <strong>and</strong> sun. Mr.aud Mrs. Schneider <strong>and</strong> sun, ufLansiny. Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. (iumlell. <strong>and</strong>Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Hacker, uf Mittbrouk.A full day uf eniuv nient fur all.I). L. (iarlield is in Traverse Citv<strong>and</strong> iiurlhern puints un business thisweek.Ilalph Whinnerv is in Sidney <strong>and</strong>vieiiiilv pulliny up farm machmerythis week for Ihe Massev-Harris Co.Weslev Miller is home from (Ir<strong>and</strong>P.apids for a nine-dav vacation.Weslev Miller aud family spentMunda.v iu (ir<strong>and</strong> llapids visitinyrelativesC.liiirlie Huyntnii was hu-ne Sundavfrmu Keene.Mrs. l-'lnvd Lany <strong>and</strong> .1. Haylundami I'amilv spent last Tuesday atIhe hmne uf F.luier Sleinbery in Mc-(".iiids. <strong>and</strong> the familvwere in(ir<strong>and</strong> P.apins une .his <strong>and</strong> called un.1. Hayhiud's parents.l-'lnvd l.any, uf (ir<strong>and</strong> Ihijiids, washmne frmu Saturdav mdil Sundayuiyhl <strong>and</strong> their niece, Mrs. 1!'Sleinbery. uf McCurds. <strong>and</strong>While, who, during Iheir work onM. I(i resided al Ihe Draper home.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. William Pease, (neeFldora Dinsen,) Mrs. Dinsen <strong>and</strong>dauyhter l.eoiia. were callers at Ihehome of .1. T. Parsons Monday evening.Mrs. (luy Tallant spent Mondaywith her mother, Mrs. Chris. Fahrni,of Lowell.Steward \\yinan <strong>and</strong> son. WalterWyman <strong>and</strong> wife, of Saranac,. wereyuests of Mr. aud Mrs. William Mc-(irath Thursday.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Jul. Ilotchkiss <strong>and</strong>family were Sunday dinner yuestsof Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Amel .lohnson. ofSaranac.Miss Maryon Draper was in (ir<strong>and</strong>Itapids Saturday.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Herbert Chase. Mr.<strong>and</strong> Mrs. (luy Tallant <strong>and</strong> dauyhter.with Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Louis (iralV. of(ir<strong>and</strong> llapids. picnicked at Morris.mlake Sunday.N. M. O'llierne <strong>and</strong> family attendedcummeneement exercises al thellaltle Creek sanalarium recently, ufwhich Miss lluth Merrill was amember.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. \V. H. Draper,dauyhter Maryon. with Miss .lu<strong>and</strong>aSlurey <strong>and</strong> (iuy Oniyyle. vvbu issiiperinteiidiny Ihe paviny uf yapsun Hie east end with .lubn I'uas.su|ierintendent uf (ir<strong>and</strong> llapidsScharl cunstructiun cumpanv atepicnic dinner un the jub, Friday.Miss (ilennis Lee is huine frmuschuul fur Ihe slimmer.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. (ieurye <strong>Tl</strong>mrlby. ufSaranac, were Saturday callers althe Draper tiume.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Fd. Tucker <strong>and</strong> family,with Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Frank Hellmulured Sundav lu lluund Lake <strong>and</strong>enjoyed a picnic dinner.H.ib Windyate. of (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids.is spendiny this week with hisbrother, Orson Wildfmiy.Mrs. W. 11. Draper, dauyhterMaryon <strong>and</strong> Miss .iu<strong>and</strong>a Slmevspent Thursday aflernuuii in Imiia<strong>and</strong> called on Mrs. L. Duyan. idl.incolu avenue.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. (Mis llerrun werethe week-end yuests of Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs.Peppv. of (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. N. M. O'Hicrne wereyuests al the bampiel yiven by theHar assucialion of Ionia, <strong>and</strong> Mmilcahnemmties at the cunnlrv club olIonia Wednesday eveniuy.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs, Orsuii Wildhmyspent llie week-end al the hmne ufthe furmer's inuther. Mrs, Windyate.uf (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids.Mr, <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Dun Lind. wilh Mr.mid Mrs, Arthur l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> dimyhterShirlev. uf luiiia, were callers ufMr, aud Mrs. W. 11, Draper Sundav.June 211,Clint Fisher, furnierly assuciidedwith the Chase laimher Co., ul(ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids, wlm has been a nnpenlermi the Marshall viaducl resumedhis vvurk wilh Ihe liimlnrcmnpiUiv whicb is duiny extensivewm k mi the Veiter farm mi M. Ki.St .F.LI A (OUNFUS.S.vuiuiir llescbe <strong>and</strong> Lyman Dinsun mulured lu ()akti. Id lasldav III see the hay iiiiikiuystralimi,\ isilurs at Ibe hmne uf Mr. audMrs. Il.iirv Hrown duriny the pastweeli were Mr, Hruvvn's piircnts.Mr, <strong>and</strong> Mrs, Jubn Hruvvn aud Iheirsun I'raiik, <strong>and</strong> Mr, <strong>and</strong> Mrs. WalterHruuks <strong>and</strong> dauyhter ul Onavviiv.<strong>and</strong> Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. ITmer Hruvvn <strong>and</strong>children, uf Mlu,Mr, <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Sevmuiir Dalstia <strong>and</strong>dauyhter, hmK dinner Sundav wilhMr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs, Arthur (ireen uf theriver ruad,Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Hav Hnbreckt <strong>and</strong>daiiyhter <strong>and</strong> Master Dickie (icil). ulfam'ilv, | Cr<strong>and</strong> llapids.. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Leah (icib.muur llescbe <strong>and</strong> Daniel Dinsuiiwere elected tu the huard ot direclurs., , .Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. (ilen Heynuhls. ulDetroit, have been spendiny thepast week with Mr. Heynuhls' iimlher.Mrs. Libbie Heyndlds.Mr, <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Vern Coyer motme.ito Kalamazoo Sunday, where Mrs,Coyer expects to attend Ihe smmnersessiun at the Normal sellout. Mrs.Huyh Slater will keep huuse at IheCuyer residence duriny her absence.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. William Hesehespent Sunday aflernuuii with Mrs.Fnima Onan. uf West Luvvell.Harney Oldtlcld. uf (ir<strong>and</strong> Ha|)ids.spent several days last week withhis friend. Haymund Dinsuii. Hayinondreturned to (ir<strong>and</strong> llapidswith him for the week-end,Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Scharblv. of Woodl<strong>and</strong>.<strong>and</strong> Mr. ami Mrs. Fvan huller,of Hast inys. were Sunday yuests olMr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Claude Cole.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Henry Hrown <strong>and</strong>their yuests look dinner Sundaywith Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Charles Oniyyle.uf McCurds.ON A HAND ( AK TO SAKWACItKVIN NL.F.ditur Luweii i.eiiyer.Dear Sir:Sume lime ayu I received a cupyuf • mir paper <strong>and</strong> saw une i-.ihnunyiven lu uld time reminiseences. luwtiich I vvmild add an incident,Mv father. Win, It. Pratt .<strong>and</strong> hisbrulher. Obadiah Pratt, came limnObiu. <strong>and</strong> lucated un vvhal is uuwknuvvn as Pratt lake, in abuiit I.SI.'».Thev were Iwu uf nine vulers inthe tuvvnship al that time, hut therewere Indians, deer <strong>and</strong> blue racersin abundance, . .One Sunday uiyhl the neiyhbursdecided lu -'u lu Saranac un a h<strong>and</strong>ear lu alteml Melhudist revival,I here were seveuleen un the car.mv falher. wilh uther men. werehiindliny Ihe levers, when father,vvbu had parlicnlailv yuud eyesiyht.saw ahead a train cmninywithuiit anv head liyhls.He cuiild nut hear il because ufthe nuise by the h<strong>and</strong> car. hut sawa spark uf tire drup iulu Hie ashpan,lie yave the aliirin <strong>and</strong> withthe united eH'urts uf all men <strong>and</strong>vvmneii aud car were hurled utfIhe track iust as Ihe Irain, whichwas knuvvn as Ihe "Wild-Cat" Hewpast, mil an instant lu luse.One lady, a Mrs Winduver. vvbuwas a larye wumaii. vv:»s rather uneereinuuiuiistvdumped nil. much luthe auinseineiit uf evervhu.ly butherself.Mv niiilher said that was her lirsl<strong>and</strong> lasl ride mi a h<strong>and</strong> car, F, l„ T,LUFF PI HLiern SKRVK'K TOI,KD(;I:U .ion PUINTIND PAT-KONS.Free advaiuv news annonnceiiien Is in this paper reaching; overeiuhl Itioiisiini! people weekly, livetinndred of wtiiih are new eaeliu eek—lo onr jol» printiny pa'roi^of coniiny events.. Sneli free annoniK-enieiilsare worth far more (opromoleis of pnhlie events thansiirti liitt or ear«l, ete., pnhlieily eanpossihly he. Atisoliitely free loLowell Ledyer joli printiny pidrons<strong>and</strong> ahsolnlely nol ohtainahle anywhereelse at any priee.(If.GOOS1924 Hudson Coach1925 Essex Six Coach1926 Essex Six Coach1924 Star Touring1923 Overl<strong>and</strong> Touring0, J. YEIIERHUDSON • ESSEXc. W. COOKPlumbing, Healing <strong>and</strong> Sheet Metal Work.j.Red Slar <strong>and</strong> Oil-Air Oil SlovesDoLaval Scparalors, Paris <strong>and</strong> Oil!•!Easy Elcctric Washers. Cabincl HealersShallow <strong>and</strong> Deep Well Pumps.j.Phone 01 or IM)5i •% »*• ••• A »*• •J* •J# •J* •J* •J*visited at the Lany hmne Saturdayni^ld <strong>and</strong> Sunday.Mr. McCartbv <strong>and</strong> ladv friend, uf(ir<strong>and</strong> P.apids, called mi Mr. amiMrs. Frank Hunt Siimlay.Mr. ami Mrs, William Huulh werevisilms uf their dauvhler. Mrs, LudieShear, uf Luvvell. lasl week.Miss Durnlliv Heryin. uur I'm un rteacher uf Veryelllles, yues lu Kalaiiiazuulliis week lu alteiid Nurmaiseliuul.SOI TH HOSTON.Miss l-'Jsie Siieatben, uf (Ir<strong>and</strong>Hapids, is vvurkiiiy at the home ofin r uncle. .1. T. Parsons.•\Miliam Mclirath made a businessH ip lo (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids Monday.W, IL Draper spent Hie week-endal the hmne of his parents, Mr. amiMrs. 11. Draper, of Freeporl,Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Louis Crotl", of(ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids, spent the week-endal the home of Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. (iuyFd. Hotehkiss <strong>and</strong> son Fvart, LyleHovee <strong>and</strong> son (ilemlmi, attended aSaturday matinee id Ionia,Mrs, W. 11. Draper, dauyhterMaryon <strong>and</strong> yuest. Miss .lu<strong>and</strong>s Storey,motored west of Ada Friday toHie re-location of M. 21, where,vvorkiny on Ihe Ill-foot chute aretwo huyh shovels owned by Ibe (i,', Scharl construction Co., <strong>and</strong> opratedby Wally Kocher <strong>and</strong> Lyle.>.j.,j..j..;. s,.,;..;. < 1 per buy ur amuuiiledtu uver 82.1011, besides pavinythemselves the yuiny vviiye fur idllime invulved <strong>and</strong> fur other evpenses incurred.The summary for the past yearwill be siibinilted for next vear'sissue.H. J. McVeau.Buy Your•JGarden Seeds!! in bulk <strong>and</strong> get your ^• •;; money's worth.•I"Art Schneider V' • Lowell, Mich. Phone 46-F2" YS. S. LEE, Al. D.Physician <strong>and</strong> SurgeonOFFICK HOUHS;Wi<strong>and</strong>Hi.C AUD OF THANKS.wish In express our thanksappreeialinii In uiir maiivrehdives <strong>and</strong> neiyhburs furbeautiful lluvvers. alsu fur Hiess slinvvn duriny Ihe sickness<strong>and</strong> dealh nf uur smi <strong>and</strong> yramlsnu.H. H, \ iiUilellbrneek,Mrs. I.Hie Price.Mr. Juhn Dennis.MOILSi; i.AKF,Miss Wilder will demmislralecanniny lu Ihe yirls' cauniny club7th <strong>and</strong> iSlh uf July, Thuse wishiiiyIn juill the club . iin yet iufnliiialinliby calliny ur wriliny Mrs. I raiikHmiybtun ur Mrs. l-'lnvd Veiter.Mrs. W. 11, Heancbiimp iind sisler<strong>and</strong> friend, uf Luvvell. called milast Iridavrairc, uf Hnvvue (".euweek wilh Mis.spent <strong>Tl</strong>lesdavTIIKEF OAV CFLFUA TION A T RA-MON A.The biyyest three-day Fmirth-uf-Julv eelebratiun Hie hislnrv nf HauinuaPark, .il Heed's lake, iu (ir:indHapiils. has been arrany.d by thej park inaiiayi nient.I (ieueral Manayer DeLiiinarter aniuminces lhal ii yr<strong>and</strong> lire-vvurks dis-1 phiv will he yiven S.ilurdii.v uiyhl,| July .'{. <strong>and</strong> a sensalinual bidluun. ascensinn <strong>and</strong> duuble p:irachute, drup will he made by Miss Huth SI.('.lair, Michiyan's intrepid femadebidluniiist early Sunday eveniny,' hdv I.A biy <strong>and</strong> beautiful tirevvurksexhibitiun. anutber thrillinyhidluuu asceiisinu <strong>and</strong> duuble para-I chute drup bv Miss St. Clair will bej yiven Mundiv eveniuy, .lul.v alb.Mure than 100 hiyh class amuselllentswill be upen fnr the enterlaiunieiituf Hie hnlidav cruvvd.Matinee <strong>and</strong> uiyhlvaudevilleshuvvs. ull'eriny the best Keilh-AIheeNew Vurk acts, at pupuhirprices, wilh special Imlidav l)ills.i Y'" he the iitlriiclinu at Hamunaj Ihealer.Haiiiuna yardens. Hie dancers'I paradise i n Western Michiyan.boast my of the best Hour <strong>and</strong> urchestraiu the state, will be upenInr the dancers Saturday uiyhl.Mundav alleriiuun <strong>and</strong> Mondayuiyhl. Lew Caskev's urcliestra willplay a special pruyram uf ja/.zvdance umuhers.Arranyenieiits are beiny made Inuller special police protection toyuard Hie autus uf all visitorsayainst Ihett or loss of accessories.Ihe live acres of beautiful woodidpicnic yrounds are ready to welcomewestern Michiyan residentswho will attend the celebration <strong>and</strong>will have tree use of the yrove.Mrs. Frankafteniuun.Miss Alice Pnrrilller. is spendiny theFairehild <strong>and</strong> also ,aflernuuii wilh Miss Thelina Suvd.(ibarlic Murphv is visiliny hisdiiuyliler <strong>and</strong> Imsli<strong>and</strong>. Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs,Charlie Pauliis fur iiu indel'milelime.Aid.i Hall, in cmupany with FluydI'usler spenl Ihe week id Flk Lapidswilh Iheir inutber iiml sish r.Mrs. Ida Hall Ihey brnuybt hackfmir heauliful Miickiuac trmil. Iheliiryesl une weiyhed nine pnumlsIhiil Mrs. Hall sent In Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs.F. Fairehild. Flk Hapids is Hiepl.ace In yn tishiliy.Mrs. Fluyd Veiler enterliiined In.i six u'clnck dinner lasl 'InurMlaveveniuy iu buiior nf Mr. Veih r ssisters. Audie <strong>and</strong> Olive, vvhn werehume frmu Chieayu,Mr, <strong>and</strong> Mrs. h'tnyd Veiler amidauybters. Leuna <strong>and</strong> Marinu Cnlhv.went In Imiia tu the circus Salnrday.Mrs. F. Fairehild. in cmiipaiuwilh Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Will Fairehild ahSunday dinner with A. J. Pnrrill<strong>and</strong> family.Mr, <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Wesley Veiter eulerlained all their i bildren aud yraud-.reii lasl Sunday In dinner.Mr. iiml Mrs. C. II. Suiilh <strong>and</strong> familywere yuesls nf Mr. iind Mrs. OrluTiltyer iu (ir<strong>and</strong> Piapids Sundav,Master Sammy Veiler. uf Luvvell.is yuesl uf his yr<strong>and</strong>parenls. Mr. amiMrs. Carl (inrliss lliis week.Huvvard llmiyb! 'U vvenl In DelrnilMumlay where he has a pusiliunwilli the City (iiis Cn.Last week visilurs at Ihe Franklluiiyhlnii hume were Averv Murrav.nf Nurvvay. Mich.. I ! . P.. Leu Wahlrun <strong>and</strong> i ; rank /imis. uf Liinsiny,<strong>and</strong> Herman tlniibull, nf Sprinylake.(ieurye Lewis <strong>and</strong> sun Melvin an IWalter Clark vvenl In (Ireenvil!'lasl Tuesday tu sec Chiirlii; Case,Mr, <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Melvin I cvvis <strong>and</strong>dauylilers lefl fur Iheir hmue inTexas Mumlay.Thev were yuinyIn visit Delrnil, Niayara halls <strong>and</strong>Pillsbury iind uther places,Mr, <strong>and</strong> Mrs, Melvin Lew i, calledmi Mr, <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Sylveslei Seelevlasl Friday aftcrnuun.LOWELL MARKET IM PORT.Cur reeled Julv 1. H'2' - .Wheal. (lO-lb1 HiWheat. tiO-lb test, whiteI Ihlive, per Imir. per bid!).2(lOats, per hu 45Corn Meal, per cwtLliUCorn <strong>and</strong> oats, feet cwtL7llMiddlings, per ton 34,00Bran, per ton 32,011Hoys, dressed I h" l«> 17Hoys, live 11Calves, dressed 12 tu 17Calves, live 11-12Heef, dressedSc. tu I IHeef, livea to 8VaFowis, per lb IS In 21HutlerilaHutler fat•'I!'Ltfys ,-7Heans—Dark lied Kidiiev/.'I0Heans—Liyht Hed KidneyPea HeansPotatoes, per buWoolIIK KOin COKNERS.Mr. iiml Mrs. Weslev .Inhlismi,Mrs. Helena (iann iiml diii^hliiSidl.v Lull iilld Fluyd I nshi spenlThursday in (iraml Hapids.Mis. Ilehilii (iii Un iiiiil dilliylllerSallv l.mi. are spendiny a lew daysiu Luvvell wilh hn iiml her. Mrs.Iaiev Luster <strong>and</strong> lamilv.h^"'d I'usler lefl Salurdav imirninyfnr F.Ik Hapids fur ii fewdiivs'va.•.alimi mi a lishiny Irip. n liirninvMunda.vuiyhl,(!. ,1. ('.umis <strong>and</strong> fiimilv. nl I ir<strong>and</strong>Hapids, spent Sundav wilh Weslev.Inhnsmi <strong>and</strong> lamilv.Miss MaryarelMillern. nf helmil.iind HarharaI raiisue. ul' (,1 irksville.s. l ! M Ji N i'''i'^V | hmes .iml wile, of Kalimia/uu. IhenI .Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. I' 1 ''','! S-'uLe, , mi Iheir leluru hmne dr ive In(iiei nville, spenl W. dne-.dav am! Ln.ok,^ lake iiid enjuved lb. b. auhursdiivwith Mr, <strong>and</strong> Mr., I.I 'iir,.! . ,. m rv ih.i'e ' «• . m a• , i, ui s.. m . in. m . II to 12 a.m.. 2 to I p. m. 7 to Sri.mim i ' , , ii i Mel \ i u Slarhird visited hi. cm.s-: Sundiv '{ to 4 n inMr, ami Mrs. 1 ii d (irme ejHeil un I j iVimk Kaufniiin. nf I'luwne Cell-; OFFICE'1 EE BLOCKMr. <strong>and</strong> Mi-, ( ni ne!! 1 .wi a • am! . , sundiv •'i i u. i.r.t. ului iv1':.lll j I \ S.ili'l .\ :it'lil "'.''I 1 - . I .III hilt;! Slilli.iir.l \v:is lill0lr «*93 1,1Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Dl Uhis Skellinu.i nl iHehini u,,. u t.lmdih — - •-tir<strong>and</strong> Hapids. Were lue.iliv eve ^iiiny callers at lid. Hiyler-.. /nuk md laiinlv. villi DU. IL il. SHEPARDDiiii Lewis am wile, ul 11 asl IIII;'.. y lti^ .,1 n,,, hmue nl Physician <strong>and</strong> Surgeon,, K^s2lIl r i.nw SJAiW m Iii: M """"'•'•i ">WEU,MICHIGAKHullerwm Hi hn pilal fm a vear i Ml, , lhvi|, |.„,| ri ,( r ;|1H 1 .-p,llnvv he piny his lalher .1. O S -'H x,,. , ;)11(| .j,,, lit. r nlI" 11 .,"' . i1 .1 . . . . ... . 1 1 iiiind Lipids, e.die.I mi Chira \iinMrs W 1. Imd am j hddren, nt u ^ |:|s|« -"'d has been a Imi I illnr vp s. Chi.un-v Mi lln die! !:,-l| farm Inr the past week dmn sunie| |;i , xl|(ml. iv m , hIin.>niii. Sin is survived bv hi!Neyonce HlockOF! ICL HOURS:10 to 12, a, m„ 2 to 1 <strong>and</strong> 7 tf. ? p, m.('Al/.. Phnner.'lfi. uiTiee; 47. ResidenceiindSundavdan ;hlis visiliuy IheirSirahWinks.,1. 1 rausuiChirksville. s|H 11SarahWinks i.n1 , Russell.Miss JessieSeliVV.iher hmue in ohiu1 Wn uinillhs' ViiealMr. Furvvard. • .1iny .i newWell h rthisweek.MiiryiiielMiilhi ii, • Illiirhiira Triiiisin , .,ispenl \\ edlles.la\ w ilhi iiiduinlhei.Mrs.fiimilv.nlvv ilh Mr ,•r, Mrs. |Lforiihreturn.1 uesdiiVm.l.nVVill. IsWeslev Jnhi'lrnil, iiinlChirksxille.Iheir i uusiii.llllpsnii.MluIMIur hhi\ wilh Mited wilh liliihlav • liDeilhtheirMr. Rus-Sundaviiii1 .leaimrMrs,(ila.lv s. spenl I himSiirah Winks iiml h. herrv piekiuy.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. 1!. p.Iruil. spenl uvei Suiimilher. Mrs. Sai iih \\ mi,•sell retuiiliny In his wnrev en iny.Mr. iind Mr .. ( la\ hui Srhw ,.h: ^Iaiuilv. nl Suiilh I... J.ai. Mr, m.Mrs. .lue Veiler md lamilv .1 MiJessie Sehwah spenl Nllinli , v> ii|Mr. iind Mrs. ,\iek I\1 nnsliiiliau, n(Iran.! Ihipnls.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. ('.linhm Sehvvihdiiuyliler Irene, uf Lhmlah . (nu Juhn ^ eih r <strong>and</strong> vvih1 l idavniuy.Mrs. (ieurye Sehwaider hher innlher. Mrs. I.uev I hu ll. .lu wilh her hmi eh aniir,Wednesdav.Mrs. (ieurye Sehwarderiimler. .iuhn •Sehw.irder Were ill 111.idyellhuspital lasl Ihiiisdiiv wherean X riiy piciure was laki n nl hisarm <strong>and</strong> shuulder.l.lruvSchvviirder.ids. spenlSiiliirdavdavwith Ins latherhishrnlher. (ieurye.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Waller r.hikesleiami Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mr . (iriiil Wiiie'r. ulLuvvell. spent Sundav in l.ansin.,wilh William Ahhnll an.I lamilv.iind Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. New lull Wiirner<strong>and</strong>I'amily.Mr. iiml Mrs. Melvin Lewis ealli'dnil Mr. iilld Mrs. Walhi r.hlkesleelasl Sidurdiiv idlei•IpedI Allaslilh'ir<strong>and</strong>Lapdil iind Sun-Ihe hmne ulii lln i \iLavufiie Sihwiih. ufspeudiny Ihe weekwilhpaiiiils, Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Wiilee.Luvvell.ishis yr<strong>and</strong>ler Rl.ikes-NOIM'HWill PispenlSundav\ LIP.t \M;S \ LRSl S."ter. ui (ir<strong>and</strong> Rapids.wilhhisF.li/ahelh. vvhn is shivin(iraiidinnlherHiehiiimid.Mrs. Priseilhi Riehinnml <strong>and</strong>iihelh were ealli rs al the Willi ill In line ai Luv. ell .Siilurdii>llunil <strong>and</strong> even ill;,'.Week mid \ isilurs ul' Mr, am\hi rill |)ii\were Mr. iUid Mrs.ell I lav. (.1 Spiirlil. Mr, iilld.h iii Harris. >.1 Ilelmil. Mr. <strong>and</strong> MiW ill Sii\ di r. nl Nm riiye. ' Int.Sund.i.v . vi iiim; ealh-i s uf Mr, iiu(l.iv. Siilurilay•,':(I0 to ^p. mM. C. (iltEENE, .M. i)PhysicianSurgeonOlVicc in Ncgonce 151k.,LOWKLL. MR.Ili(IANJOHN R. >li:VlvKI!~ Doiiii-'lPHONI-. L'lt; HOI Its 'J lu (Open Wednevdav"'d SiilurdavF veil i ny 7 tu llOffice Clof-il tluirscliiv Aflernaon-DIL M. t» w \RNI;RI 'sic ipalilic PliV sieiallSure« •»! I '• Or. L, F , Mnlli. w*Ne^on'eRlo' kI I\S ell. MichiyiinOlliee Hourslu a, MI, h. ll! i .!' p. m I i 'i p. illI > i 11ii . 11 1 ', 1 h.•" . (. dls hv Ap-II. P. ( i O T F K E D S E N1 Musician <strong>and</strong> SurgeonOVEH CITY STATE R.'.NKI OWKLL. MICHIGANi'HONLS: Olliee 222-2. IL.use 222-.'iSEB C(.LIJNN (.. ']()\\SU V, M. I)Eye, Ear, Nose <strong>and</strong> ThroatOl FICKS; fifll-aOa Asliton Hui diiiiCitizens phone 02-179(.RAND HAPIDS. MICIIIC VNV. i linvo il. C. King <strong>and</strong>Sons' ln.pt.er! leaminp. 1 ( • in. i ! i - tippefl,Lut' ( • 1 i ! i r er] <strong>and</strong>tjerminaf•( )-i t .Art Schne'iderl CLYDE I. GREEN, D, €„OF (iKAM)llAT'll/SLICENSED CHIROPRACTOROver Mrs. White's MilineryLo we'llTuesday, Tiiursdaj, SaturdayHours: 5 to 8:30 P. M.ADVIC.K ON DIKTX WW SKKV1C.Ki/.myre-Chiropratie Spinal \djustments pr. lucestills in the fojlovviny coiulilions;1 Iciidiiehe. Ii.icKiiclie, Ncuralyia. I^inma'di, Liver <strong>and</strong>Rowel Truuble, Nervousness. Sleeplessness. Havfever. (IniIre, Asliiip.ii, (.ouyhs <strong>and</strong> (.ulds. KidneyTifiiibh'. Tmisilitis Hiyh <strong>and</strong> Low Rinnd I'ressure<strong>and</strong>Wrvneck.C.iiiisHllnlioii nii.l ;i i in ltil iii.iylsis of Ih'- spine may beI mi' •villi(>ut taisl ur obligalionr.>. iMIiyi I I I " " I "T fT •^flT"! nTWIWri m4CUSIi JDHBMEnew• PFOR SAI.I'.Aa heifer eal(liierusev.I hnniiis.1niihscbunlhuuse.Allu exchiii^e.I nR SALI-t r. shRiy milker.I'iell. phnne a'l I 1niih h cuw11 .ler .ev <strong>and</strong>e ulW ahiiiiaiiI'ilsl III Lu Wimm2.S-2 rinys.ip ,.Life's Worth Livingif youEat at Harry'sRestaurantRegular Mealsplenty to eatShort Ordersas you like 'em <strong>and</strong>Special SundayChicken DinnersFair PricesGood Sen iceDay <strong>and</strong> Night ScrriccDETROIT<strong>and</strong> return viaSunday, July 1 ithTake a boat trip, bus ride, visit beautiful Belle Isle<strong>and</strong> other parks.SCHKDCLF.- rr.i . . vI .ea \ i Lnwell ....12 l.') a. ill.\i i ivc Delfi il . * . all . inCUW•auk1'ORishC. ISAI.i: Cahhaye plants,h.ahlheads frnm impurhiFOR SAt.t:weiyht 2Purehr.Mniiks.Alex<strong>and</strong>er.l l aliii ynml w ui ksmmd <strong>and</strong>huine piys..humI. 11a. F 22. l|.FOR SALF "Leadiny Chieayu imufacturer has .i line piann iindpliiver piann in Hie vicinil.v ulI .nw ell sliylillv used ami piiidlvpaid fur.Wniiderlul uppnrluu109 Main Streethv sidi\luer. 1 nv1 la 2^ J ®FREE MIKEwith rollicking music byWARNER'S ORCHESTRA OF LOWELLStudebaker Sales <strong>and</strong> ServiceGARAGE119 So. Kidd St. IONIA, MICH.JULY 3,1926The garage has been repainted<strong>and</strong> is clean. This is the first timeI have been able to show this plant,I have a garage 66 x 125 feet, lotsof room <strong>and</strong> good equipment.LYNN PERRY, Mgr.ity fur p;Miiall mn(jiiick furuiidinn lulllinuis."FOliwiIliny Inpav nienls.II. eniitidO.. Rux 172.cmnpelcWideinfur-!!hic.ay •.I|ii-;.SALF. Inlerualiniiiilciillivalnr. alinnst new. nmnf scales, spriny lunlh drayvvaynii with eunihiiialinnrack. Will he suld cheiip,parliciiliirs see Phil Dennis,ell. H, I', D,ladiny• pair. farmhavFnrI ,uw(c aI'OR SALIv-llO acres uf hav.Mrs.Win. Huvvard, Phunc a I - h -1 -1. (p aFOR SALF—P, 12a Ford liuck. call<strong>and</strong> stuck niek, 72x!)U, R.nlli hiyli<strong>and</strong> luvv year, cash ur trade.Cnuld's yaraye.(c 2 IfI'OH SALFVeryeniiesHuwler, Te/-ruuinRoad.., :IOLhuuse.7ISMrs. Mary(p LaCOTTACF TO HFNT at Mm rismilake. See Harrv Hullaml. (p .iWAN'TFI)—A imiii tu help in hav iny<strong>and</strong> harvest.(J. M. lludsun.Lowell, Mich.(p ,'iWAN'TFI)—All kinds uf puiiltry. Alsuealvi-s une day uld ur# ulder,Martin Kunimaii. Phune ll'J I-'-.'k(p 7WANTFD—Puultry.Liyhest pricepaid. Will call for same. C, II,Alex<strong>and</strong>er, Lowell phone lla-2,(p 45 IfWAN'TFI)--ItIO ayenls tu sell inspare time in exclusive terrilurythe "Stransky" Vapuri/er <strong>and</strong>Decarbuni/er,Saves 2a In aO'/t,uf yasuiine; prevents earbmi truubles,Suld un a "muney-back"yuarantee.Seels itsi-lf, Wurthits weiyht in yold. Address CulunC, Lillie. Cuupersvillc, or 230 Ottowa.avc,. (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids, Distributorfur Western Michiyan. (ca-tfFOR HFNT—(I unfurnished mudvrurooms, convenient for hoiisckccpiny,Fdwin Fidlas & Co, (c2tfWANTi:!)—MAN—Willi car to drivecountry.No experience necessary,Special traininy yiven free.Good pay. 810.00 to $!IO,00 ii weekfor steady work.Write today.Box 1(132, Dept. F„ Philadelphia.Pa. * (c a-G-7T liL constin-cf.t hncs of the Michigan ivaiiroa^l-n w ill expendnearly S2t,000,000 this year tor aJJitions ani.ito therefipecii\ i' properties.These outlays will provide for greater sale-pc.arJs tohuman Ilk', more comfort tor the traveling public, ii-.vii a .ii laciliiu:-. anjbetter freight senice.Michigan Railroads may justly claim more than their modest ^h^an -vW Scree Michigaji.I hey have contributed to the upbuiidinu ot theindustries ot the C ommonwealth,as perhaps no other group ot rail iinesinAmerica has done.Iwo decades ot tremendmis industrial expansionjustified this far'sighted policy of the railroads.In encouraging industrial up-building, the railroads hartalso, in ameasure, created a Home Market that absorbs the bulk of the products ofour farms, orchards, gardens, etc., right at home.So true is this that withincreased production, the railroads are annually hauling farm commoditiesless <strong>and</strong> less.All of these—except the hay crop—are consumed at home.T HIS tremendous Home Market is the ideal market.But the expansionpolicy means more.It has created an outlet for similar productsgrown in other states.The track market at Detroit, for instance, h<strong>and</strong>les40 ditlerent perishable commodities from the cars direct to the dealers—asingle transfer only.To illustrate: Fresh tomatoes are found at the greengrocers for seven months in the year, thanks to expedited service <strong>and</strong> therefrigerator car.Shipments are made from Old Mexico <strong>and</strong> five southernstates before the Michigan crop has matured.This is so for the entirelist ot fruits <strong>and</strong> vegetables.With our present railroad system the average wage earner of todayenjoys a far wider range of delicacies on his table the year round than didthe Kings <strong>and</strong> Nobles of Europe of a century or more ago.T^HE Michigan Railroad Association, then, takes justifiable pride inX announcing its program of improvements <strong>and</strong> betterments for thecurrent year which will further aid the state's industrial advancement, giveeven greater importance to the Home Market, <strong>and</strong> contribute still moretowards raising the st<strong>and</strong>ard of living of all the people.MICHIGAN RAILROAD ASSOCIATION
Cbc Ml Mm <strong>and</strong> Jlto SoloVolume Thirty-FourLOWELL, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, JULY 1FOUNDKl)ONSECUIUTYMAKE THIS BANKYour Business HomeUUll.TSKKVICKHAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND <strong>ALTO</strong>: Success Is No Accident!Most people earn it through the aidof a Savings Account.Can you afford (not) to have onewhen just a few dollars will open aSavings Account at this bank today?FARMERS STATE BANKAito, Michiganki A Home BankFor Home Peoplo"Big, Strong <strong>and</strong> Serviceable. { . ^ - I - ^ 4 * + • *1*! VACATION CLO<strong>THE</strong>S IFOR <strong>THE</strong> BOYS^4Sj|• \ ^ MiVDutchessLong Pants$3.00.Made of durable, firmwovenfabrics, colors thatboys like.BrightSport Sweaters$3.85.Gay colored V-neck Slipoversthat every live wireboy wants.Wool SwimmingSuitsS2.85Khaki FlapperSuits$1.75.COVERALLSSmall SizesMediumLarge$1.15.51.35.$1.85.Cu-iahl MimkiT is worUiniA IWOxalKrirsuii.Mrs. .1. KuiiUr was :i (iraml l!:\|ijtlsvisilur Tin sdax.l-'rnl I|n\I is alli'mliir; simimcrsih.mlin (iraml lliipids.\|. |). Iluvl ami wilC iml son 1'i'filwiTr in Iciiia Sumlav al IcriKiuii.Ilciir\ Slali-r ami l':iiiiii\ spenlSumlaxaHiTiii'iiii al liccd's lake.Dcprmlalilf used cars all inakt'sivasoiialdc prices.(Idiilil's (iara.ur.:id\.Miss Uralncf is \isiliiiLi IMTsisliT, Mrs. I ini,. |i\';" iT. "Il.aniis-Miss (larrif I'.t iis visiliny lu rsister <strong>and</strong> lamihin I'du llapids lliisw 11 LMr. iml Mrs. Frank Hnnki-r amisun \isilrd rrl:ilivrs in Miiski.ut'iiSnmlav.(..•raid Hnnki r has hcfii assisliiii;;\s. I I ricksiin w illi his polalnplanlin^.Mrs. I'.arl \amhrlip. who hasjIn 1 11 (pule sick wilh grippeis l;cI jliny lu-llcr.Mi>s \iidi. \ imU-rlip :ind .Miss;()pal hinlanian wi-ic in (iraml ll.ipidsln.sdaNMr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. I'ml. \ Hrown. ui;l laiiics. . ;dh d un Mi s. Mai i;ar. l -1 • rl l;i'\ Siind.l\ .I h/ahclh Slah r is \ isiliiu al Hit';Knirsl Hairs huiiii' mar \Vhilm>-\i!!iIhis wcrkMrs. Arllmr (.udrrr-Culu.. \ isiled Mr. <strong>and</strong>Hiinki r l.isl week.Mrs. Allies Kupf <strong>and</strong>Kaslerln (:dhd al llu*huinr Mumlav eveiiin.u;.Id ward I l.r^\ <strong>and</strong>Huvilr (lil\. ne visilillL; Mrs.^:irel Her^i-v lliis week.W e arc still spe. iali/in.u "ii lin-s.MlK.'l' 1. S. ur l\elle> curd.s It.'.l."i.I.uweil Anlu Sales C.u. advMr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. ,1. ilinm r w IlhIdsic llriidiluii <strong>and</strong> nuillicr.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. l-'red \ uidc \ lurne.uf hnlluii. were Siimia\ dinmiumsls uf Mi. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. .1. Kunkle,Mr. :iml Mrs. I.rncst lluseiihern<strong>and</strong> sun Merle, spentHie Week-endwith Mr..nd Mrs. I.lu\d Iluiiuhluii.The heller Wulk shup hecanse ofnew <strong>and</strong> inipruved luuls <strong>and</strong> c\-incehanies.(inilld's (iaradv.Mrs. llu\ M.Naiiuhluii>1 Mnllikcn. were Snmla\MAC KIXNOX UKI NIOX.A rciiniun uf the MacKinnon t'amil\was held un .Inne 'JT :it the M:ic-(.rcMor huim near Mc(!urds. Ahoutlurl> attended. aniun}4 whitm wereI)r. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. ('.. II. (iunlon. ul" Knu\-\ille, Teiiii.. <strong>and</strong> tiieir ^r<strong>and</strong>stm.(iurdun (iaskitl. uf Athinlic (lily. N..1.. Miss Malic McKinmtn, of Hopkins.Maryarel Knlluii. of Caledonia.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs C. A. Van Amhiir^ <strong>and</strong>family, of Hart. Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. Fayettelluppoiijdi. of lleulin^. Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. C. II. Cuuk <strong>and</strong> family, of(iramlllapids. Mrs. F.li/ahelh Sears<strong>and</strong> I'ainiK ami hallI >r. (iurdun {4avctur> ul Hie familv. In1\ traveled in Sculldata.uoii.Ik on Ihe his-" i{4 recenlualhcrinwCAKh OF THANKS.We wish lu express unr In| thanks tu Ihe neijdihors <strong>and</strong> friendsw hu were su kind tu mir sister <strong>and</strong>herrcaviMe\.w ol din}; ;hidiirinf;' their recentheiiit. We w.mid also thankIccketl fur his eoinfurlintfalsu the ladies fur the sin.yI nnisic. Ami all fur IheHuwers.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Ceo. I). Clark,Ithaca, Mich.KI. r. \. iofiOK .11: <strong>ALTO</strong> KMNT\K 2(1, l!»L'(i.C.MrI.mi.m.I' rank1 he n purl uf the Altu Kent C. T.A. fur the inuiilh emlin.u June lid.L'L'T cuws wentested this inulllh.ill' ihi-. niiPiher 7.S made ahuVe IdIhs.. .1' Lit <strong>and</strong> ill made ahove l.dddMiheI'arroll .famih.ulMar-•sis uf l ; r ink Mc.N nmhluiiMr ("l<strong>and</strong> SilcuN <strong>and</strong>i.rlhv Silcux attend(ir tiid llapids Muiimilkd h\ C. C.l .ei irLjcSki'INum.uref Mr.nearWin.GrangeTheaterSaturday, July 3^ n a T T ! m n r m m i r o ^A PathsPictureOur patrons know what that means.Co.rung, 'RUGGED WATER,"a Story of ihe Sea.SchradcramWestI'.owneStalerlluiilMrs.Mi n.i•all.linerInnl:niuht.id 1 :ra mid.<strong>and</strong>I leiWeekatl.owcll.Shnuii-•ni'-ctheMill.. amiF.I liseirensernuun.1 IriuhloiiineurycSlvidimn'tMhfll I'llell :i Ill.miuna Momla;.theirweddiiuh occur on IhiNOTICE TO STOCK OWNERSDo you know, by telephoning us, we call foryour Dead Horses <strong>and</strong> Cattle with Auto Truckwithin 25 miles of Gr<strong>and</strong> Rapids free of chargeto you? We pay all long distance calls if youhave them reversed when giving order.The State Law requires you to bury all deadanimals 3 feet from top of surface. Call us <strong>and</strong>save the trouble.Save the waste by letting us manufacture itinto high grade hog <strong>and</strong> chicken feed or fertilizerwhich you should have in the l<strong>and</strong>.Try asack of Hartman's Tankage <strong>and</strong> be convincedyou get big returns for a small investment.Alldisease germs are killed by our high steam processof manufacture.HARTMAII TANKAGE WORKS.827 Michigan St., N. E.Gr<strong>and</strong> Rapids,MichiganOir Rew Phone Umber it Aiteaitie 68846pcllenci'Ma.^c.Mr<strong>and</strong><strong>and</strong> sunsdinm r gm<strong>and</strong> wife.Mr.amiMr. nnd Mrs.ed Hie circi's jda\night.Mr. amiMiwere Sundav din<strong>and</strong> Mrs. S. \;iii('.alcdunia.Mr. <strong>and</strong>MrsriiumasFurw:called at theFrida\niuht.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Allen WvleI'ur.liae. were dinn r u a-.luNalie MeNiiiiuhluii iml Mr >NurthWednesdav.Mr. ami Mi's. Charles Wllisl. ul\da. <strong>and</strong> llnssel \.-llisl <strong>and</strong> familv.ul liuwa.m r. . ailed un Frank Hnnkei <strong>and</strong> familv Salurdav,Mr <strong>and</strong> Mrs. .lack llreese <strong>and</strong>children, uf (ir<strong>and</strong> llapiion Mr. ami Mrs. I.<strong>and</strong> lamilvliiesdavMrs. Nellie Fllislers. opalhinlanian. Niinderlip spent theJuhn Lav. r huine inj ,\Jr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. .lack1 .'ini Mr. md Mrs. I li{ I V. i; s./lis 111 ended illj i ii ami Hapids Munda.v\ Amv .Miller wilh \'iami Will Kanll man. I'raiiees <strong>and</strong>,Fdlia I lostettJcr spent Salurdavj nr-',hl with liieml 1 - in While ' luiid. ilinu. h C.arlsun <strong>and</strong> sister IIntli:.nd lluward Smilll c dl. d un Miss ji Cracc llendricksuii <strong>and</strong> Mr. ami• Mrs. William Sahil'lald of\l!i 'dian.j Sntindavnight.j Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. (| ami Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs.i lellded Hie show ,ili nielli lu celehratianniversarieswiiij same day.1 Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Stnarl hraper <strong>and</strong>lamilv. uf (ir<strong>and</strong>Hapids. called onArlle Draper am! Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Win.Fuller Salurdavnr hi. <strong>and</strong> ilernardhraper remained uver Snmlavwillihis AnnlArlie.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Cl<strong>and</strong> Silcos. accoin-!paiiied hy Orjiha Hunker <strong>and</strong> \aldaChailerdun vidled Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs.Frank Cinnin^s, uf Lansing. Snmlav.Miss Hnnkcr leinaining to spend Iheweek with IHT sister.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Frank Hunker <strong>and</strong>Cierald acci mpaiiied hy Mrs. Artljur(iudfrey. uf i.innon. ('.olo.. moti.redlu Muskegon Saturday aftcrnuun<strong>and</strong> Spent the week-endwithMr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Frank Mulder <strong>and</strong> Mr.<strong>and</strong> Mrs. Ollu (ludfrev.A large nnmher uf Altu lulks attendedthe funeral of Mrs. MyronThompsuii al I'.owne Center Nlonday.as she was vcrv well known,having lived in I'.owne township fora mnnher of years.The eoiinminityextends sympathv to Ihe sorrowingfamily.OUITI AUV—K. A. i;(M I.AUD.Kli/.aheth Ann Houlard was hornon Aligns! I. Hill. Her heaulifulspiril lived w ith ns <strong>and</strong> hlessed ns 11years. Id months <strong>and</strong> Hi days, whenThe All-wise Creator called herspirit Home on Sunday, .lime 2d,i!»•>(;.She leaves lo mourn, a father.Ward I*. Uoulanl, mother, Mary C.Honlanl, two sisters, Frances <strong>and</strong>Sarah Harhara, two brothers, ClarkeAlden <strong>and</strong> Ward Houlard, Jr., hesidesscores of friends <strong>and</strong> relatives."We loved her, yes, we loved her.Hut Jesus lovedher more:—That's why he called our dear one.To lhal hrighl <strong>and</strong> hanpy shore.T'was hard when lirsl he calleil her.How could we help hut to care.Hut perhaps he had heller thingsinview:—For our Hetly "Over There."CAKH OF THANKS.Words cannol express our appreciationof the help <strong>and</strong> kindness ofour neighbors <strong>and</strong> friends duringthe recent loss of our loved one.Especially do we thank friendsfor the llowers <strong>and</strong> Hev. Heckettfor the comforting words <strong>and</strong>Iheladies for the beautiful singing <strong>and</strong>music.Ward P, Houlard,<strong>and</strong> Family,Arthur Clarke<strong>and</strong>Family,SylvesterHoulard<strong>and</strong> Family,f (i. C. Hichards carriedtl" the Iiinii huiiuis fur hiilh'rfat.euws averauiui; IHdlh uf milk <strong>and</strong>tli.iilh uffat.l iie hIU 11 cuw. a pur*- hred Jersey,owned hv Mrs. .1. M. Iluwlcv. made1 :;iiilh ul milic <strong>and</strong> .Sl.nlh of fat.I'ln average fur the assuciatiunwas 7(in. Hh uf milk <strong>and</strong> IM.<strong>Tl</strong>dh «dfat.l lie li.iluwiiig arc the three highesteuw s in each class grouped oili hasis u| hultcrial prodiictiun withIh. exci iilinii uf the last class w hichis un a milk hasis."J v car-i .lil class Pure hl'cd Jersevuwiied hv I.liner \cilcr made.•Tnlh uf milk <strong>and</strong> lil.dlh uf fat. pure.Pure hred .lerscv uwncd hv Seymuur llesche mailc '.'.i.dhami (in.lil h of fa I.Pure hi i il Ji rscv.iw netHichards madel.n'Jdlii ot.iCi.llh of fat.\, ll- ulll class Pure hred uWll.1 hv hail hills.n. made l.ltll.dh ulmilk .imi (la...Hi ul lal.i 'nre hied .hi si v uw lied^ eiler made I.illiTIh ul millit 111 fat.Pure hred iiulsteill uwncdNeiis 1 leinlrieksiill made 1,11 HImilk <strong>and</strong>hl.<strong>Tl</strong>h uf lal.I \ ear uld class Pure hred llolsteinuwiH'd hv C II. I" recinail made1, l.i III i u| in 11 !\ a in I /1 h ul lal.pur. hred h rsev uwncd hv I-'IUMIi iter made Sli.ilh ul milk <strong>and</strong> a.l.lilhUf fat.Pure hreil Shurliiurn. uw ned |»yH. Juhnsuii A Snii. made l.li'.l'.Hh ofmilk <strong>and</strong> .Ml.lUh ul lal.\ . ar I 'M <strong>and</strong> ' ildcr class I 'lirehi ed .Ii rsi \. uw in .1 hv Mrs. .1. M.I;i.w t. v. madei i'.n Hh of milk, <strong>and</strong>Sl.nlh offal.Piii' Ine.I .h rsev uwncd hv Dan1 linseiihv Flme. <strong>and</strong> .V.I.hvofman.ii.lil 11 ull al.(IradeShortluiiiisuii A Sunle I .P.i Hh uf milk,<strong>and</strong>lurnladeuw mil.llinlhhv H.ul milkalill..'ilh ulMilkhv (imilk ami(li llleHichards.V./.idh ufYearmvHIlal.(iradilell l.uvelaii'l.assluma.l.fat.uW liedlillh ulstein uwiie.lle I.li.i.'Hi ulhv^:.!i.(;ih uflulslcinmade IT.fat..1.1 llulslcin uwncd hv l.einnr made l.aT'SH) ofmilk1 »v ksl ra. i il (ir<strong>and</strong>sda\ al lleiirv Hami I'.i.dlh ul lal.1. i w I'elice laugcrs. Teslel".| ; |i V .Mr. ami Mrs, lleiirv Slater amifamilvuf Allu. calh .1 al I.d. Lind s.imi Win. Schiadei s W.dm .davevening.Mrs. K.ids. spenlIT'S.Mr. <strong>and</strong>im, , calhHuss Sumllerni. epari u| IIgerl.Mrs. Ihnrv Hrower <strong>and</strong>Mrs. K. .1. hvkstra spentwith Mrs. Juhn Hrower.Mrs. hred havis, Mrs. Lincolnhvcerl. ul Mlu. called on Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs, MelvinLewis, of Texas, whuare visiting here al present.Hev. Van Single, of F.asl Paris,will preach al ihe Wcsl Howne Cominunil.v chiireli Sunda.N evening.JulvI. <strong>and</strong> lue orchestra from F'aslParis will furnish the music.Mrs. han.1 mi Mr. amav.Hergvspenta' weekWilli..•wis. of.mlMrs.iap-'i.iWI lastArchthelatterThorah•rnlavHOWNH lUKJLK NOT ICS.Dee Hryanl <strong>and</strong> Miss Pauline Porrilt<strong>and</strong> Miss Josephine Salshury <strong>and</strong>nephewHohert Kraft, spent Sundayevening wilh Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. (ireggHamsdell, of Whitnevville.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. (Jeorge Fra/ier <strong>and</strong>Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. J. (i. Livingston spentFridayevening al the C.urley homemaking plans for the C.urley schoolreunion to he held August 7.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Arthur Clarke <strong>and</strong>Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Charles Clarke <strong>and</strong>family <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Wayne Henton <strong>and</strong>family spent Sunday afternoon atllie lumie of Ward Houlard.Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. (ieorge Clarke <strong>and</strong>daughter, <strong>and</strong> Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. WardHoulard <strong>and</strong> family spent Tuesdayevening with their parents, ArthurClarke <strong>and</strong> wife.Dee Hryanl <strong>and</strong> Hohert Kraftwere in (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids Sunday afternoon.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Frank Hrew attendedthe Hrew-Johnson <strong>and</strong> Harris reunionat (ireen lake Sunday.Cdciin Livingston, of Delroil. spentThursdayevening wilh his parents.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. ,1. (i. Livingston.Sunday evening guesls of OrleyHums <strong>and</strong> wife were Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs.John Lutt <strong>and</strong> Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. (iem-Krausc <strong>and</strong> Mr. Spannenhurg. ofFlmdale, <strong>and</strong> Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. HowardAldricli <strong>and</strong> Huddy.Mr. ami Mrs. (ieorge Clark <strong>and</strong>daiiglder spenl Tuesday <strong>and</strong> Wednesdaywith Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. WardHuidard <strong>and</strong>family.Charles Junes, uf Kansas City.Mu.. called on his cuusin. Mrs. J. C.Livin^sluii une aflernuuii thepastweek.Dr. Nurlhrup <strong>and</strong> wife<strong>and</strong> Mrs.Margaret Sipplc. uf (ir<strong>and</strong> llapids.called onMiss Josephine SalshurySunday afternoon.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. David Whitehead, ofCr<strong>and</strong> Hapids, soeiil Tuesday <strong>and</strong>Wednesday with Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Chas.Iiey came outlo attendof Miss Kli/.aheth Houl-Clarke. 1Ihe funeralaid.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Orley Hums drove loAllendale <strong>and</strong> spent Sunday withMr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. William Visser,Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Harry Stevens <strong>and</strong>three daughters were guests of Mr.<strong>and</strong> Mrs. Arthur Clarke Saturday.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. (ieorge Fra/.ier enlerlainedon Sunday Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. A.S. Duell <strong>and</strong> Mrs. F.lla (iuild, <strong>and</strong>Miss Sadie Wilson, of Alto, on jSunday.Si:*, <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Fred Hohhins <strong>and</strong>gr<strong>and</strong>daughter, of Chirksville.<strong>and</strong>sun Harold, of Chicago, siient Sund;,valleriiuun with J. (1. Livin.uslun<strong>and</strong> wife.Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. Hert Van Dyke <strong>and</strong>children, <strong>and</strong>Miss tlcleii Schncidcr<strong>and</strong> Huhhy Ditnn'r. ul (iraml Hapids.were Sunday guests uf T. F.C.nrlev <strong>and</strong> family.SOI THHOWNI2.Listen fur the wedding hells luring in the near future.Arthur Parker <strong>and</strong> wife visitedSunday aflernuuii at the home ofFrank Cooper, of Hastings.Victur <strong>and</strong> Vivian Parker arc havingIhe measles.Mrs. Viula Thunipsun passed awayal her huine in Freepurl Saturdayafter a hni.n illness.l-'niieral serviceswere held Mumlay alleriiuunat the Howne M. L. church.Hurialin Huvvne eeinelery.Helen .lohnsun is the guestcuiisin. MariunI'ardec.Mariui: Pardee spenl HieiierweeALASKA ATOMS.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Joe Coon visitedIheir sun, Jesse <strong>and</strong> wife near CrotanDam Sunday.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Orve V<strong>and</strong>erlip <strong>and</strong>Aitluir I'iekne.v. of Keene. visitedtheir parents. Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. A. T.Dean Sunday.James l-'ox <strong>and</strong> familywere alsu Sunday guests.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Jack Hoherls <strong>and</strong>lillle daughter Shirley, of (ir<strong>and</strong>Hapids. visited at Ihe home of LorisIsh Sunday.Nellie Colvin spent Thursdayniidil at Ihe home of (ir<strong>and</strong>maHaines.Hay Lock <strong>and</strong> family <strong>and</strong> Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. Fd. Colvin attended Ihe circusat (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids Monday.llerni Smith <strong>and</strong> wife <strong>and</strong> the Me-Intyre hoys of Detroit, was in thevillageSunday.Mrs. Fred Pallison visited herparents hen- Monday.Don Fox <strong>and</strong> lady friend of (ir<strong>and</strong>Hapids, visited atthe home of hisfather, Jesse Fox Sunday,Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. V<strong>and</strong>ereook <strong>and</strong>family, of (ir<strong>and</strong>Hapids, visited alllie home of Mr. <strong>and</strong> Sirs, FrankFish Sunday.Several from the village attendedthe cilrus in (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids Mondaynight.Mesdames Coon <strong>and</strong> Howl<strong>and</strong> aeeompaniedMrs. Mamie Fausl <strong>and</strong>son Avril lo (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids Saturday.Mrs. Fred (Jan/.el is altendingsummer school at Kalama/.oo.The Misses Orpha <strong>and</strong> HeatriceHunker, of Alto visitedfrom Wednesdayuntil Saturday al thehomeof tiieir aunt Mrs. ('.. W. King.C. W. King <strong>and</strong> family atlemiedthe show at night.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Frank Fish <strong>and</strong> Mr.<strong>and</strong> Mrs. II. Hiek attended church in(ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids Sunday evening.emi with her emisins. Lu<strong>cill</strong>e <strong>and</strong>Alice Juhnson.The Nash renniuii was well atlemiedal the Howne CraiiMe hallSaturday.A huiinliful dinner wasserved hy Ihe Ladies' Aid societyafter w hich the hiisiness iiicctingwasheld, inti rspersed with readings,music, huth vucal <strong>and</strong> iiislriiinciital.We Were surrv tu miss the facestruin lllinuis. there heing Iwu weddings.a daii.uhlcr ul Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs.James Scull, <strong>and</strong> son uf Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs.hick .luhnsun.Ahraham Speicher. uf Pittshnrg.Pennsylvania, visited Saturdayevenill.uat the Speicher <strong>and</strong> Karchcrhume.Mrs. Ahe Fash, dauiddcr llelcii.suns. Juhn <strong>and</strong> (iweii. left <strong>Tl</strong>inrsdaymurning for a trip lu Pennsylvania.On Mumlay they tell fur New Vurklu meet\nna <strong>and</strong> Henna, who spentIhe past year in California. Theywill all relurn huine July 1.Miss Curreiic Frhh, uf (Ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids.is looking after the householdduties during the ahsence uf heraunt. Mrs. Ahe Fash.Miss Lu<strong>cill</strong>e Johnson <strong>and</strong>F.rmaFash tell Sunday lu alteml the summerschool at Kalamazoo.Fd. Laccy is wearing a hroadsmile Ihese days, all un acconnt oflln- gr<strong>and</strong> smi arriving al the homeuf Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. Win. Purritl Tuesdav.June 22.(ir<strong>and</strong>maWalls is very poorly alIhiswriting.Mrs. .1. W. Porrilt <strong>and</strong> son Aldeii.iHenry Juhnson, Mrs. WioiamCos-LiriH. D. L. Nash, Mrs. W. IL, <strong>and</strong>O/.i Pardei' lefl Friday for Troy,(ihio, to spend July 1.Mrs. Vivian Anderson is caringfor Mrs. William Porrilt <strong>and</strong> hahy.John, James, <strong>and</strong> AldenPorrilt,Owen <strong>and</strong> John Nash, Henry Johnsou,D. D. Iloleomh, W. II. Pardee<strong>and</strong> families, Clayton Johnson, Wm.Cosgrilf <strong>and</strong> wife, O/.i Pardee <strong>and</strong>wife. Win. (iraham <strong>and</strong> wife, of(ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids, Mrs. J. W. Calill",daughter <strong>and</strong> hush<strong>and</strong>, of (ir<strong>and</strong>Hapids, Mrs. Morgan <strong>and</strong> wife, ofLowell, V. I). Nash, wife, daughter<strong>and</strong> hush<strong>and</strong>, of Muskegon, M. K.Hergy <strong>and</strong> family, of Hoyne City, C.M. Henediet <strong>and</strong> wife, I). L. Nash,of I'Mhurn, HI., picnicked at TownsendPark Sunday.N. McCOKDS ANH F. ( ASCADF.Mrs. John Dalstra, of McCords enlerlainedMrs. Fail Sinclair <strong>and</strong>Mrs. John Cox for dinner Friday.Miss Doris Sinclair spent overSalurday with Madora Stevens, ofCascade.Hohert <strong>and</strong> Fredie Cox spentFriuav wilh the Munger hoys ofWhitneyvllle.Dinner guests at the home of JoimCox Sundaywere Ilernian V<strong>and</strong>ersllope<strong>and</strong> family, of (Ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids.Those who called in the afternoonwere Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Henry Tiseher<strong>and</strong> family, of Saitinac <strong>and</strong> Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. Simon Kee^slra <strong>and</strong> family, of(ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids.(ir<strong>and</strong>ma Linton has heen visitingat Ihe Fred Tillver home for a lewdavs.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Howe Lapp, of(ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids, spent one eveningitIhe JohnCox home this week.Arthur Karrer <strong>and</strong> family were inLowell Salurdavevening.Karl Sinclair <strong>and</strong> family. JohnCox <strong>and</strong> family spent one day Ihisweek al Morrison lake.Miss Doris Sinclair <strong>and</strong> HertThompson spenl Sundav al Spri igLake.Aithnr Peel <strong>and</strong> daughter tookdinner with Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Turin;•<strong>and</strong> daughter, of (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids Sundayami found Mr. Turner verypoorlyin health.Fai l Simdair aeeompanied WilhurHurras lo Hoekford Tuesday.Visitors at tin- Fai l Sinclair homeIhe past week were (ieorge Sinclair<strong>and</strong>wife. Wilhur Hurras <strong>and</strong> wife.Fred Hnlhert <strong>and</strong> wife, Loren Lewis<strong>and</strong> wife.Loren Lewis <strong>and</strong> wife ' ailed atthe John Cox home Friday evening.l id Wiersnm <strong>and</strong> family, of Cr<strong>and</strong>Hapids. siient Friday evening at A.Ilousenian, Sr.. home.John Cox <strong>and</strong> family were in SaranacTuesd ty.Mrs. \chnaAldricli <strong>and</strong> sons returnedat the Fail Sinclair homeTuesdayal'lcr spending a lew daysin (Ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids with relatiycs.We are sorry to hear V m Thompsonis sick in hed.LA HAKCK KIITLKS.Sumlaycallers at the Claud Loiinghome were Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. LrneslHosenherg. of Cr<strong>and</strong> Hapids. Mr.<strong>and</strong> Mrs. I.loyd lluughton, Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. Ivan Dinisc.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Lester Neversfamily, of Cr<strong>and</strong>Hapids. spenlweek-end with their dau«hler.<strong>and</strong> Mrs. Alfred Moore.Miss Margaret Tinnn left Mondaymorning to attend snimner schoolat Kalama/.oo.A numher from this way attendedthe circus al (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids Monday.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. IrvinMrs. Vern Lining <strong>and</strong>l.eincke. <strong>and</strong> Mis. (.inutured to Home Acreswhere they were joinedThomas <strong>and</strong> Vern Luring.ing a picnic dinner.Miss LeahMiller, of (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids.visited over the week-end withher sister, Mrs. Huhert Spencer <strong>and</strong>i'amily.Mrs. M<strong>and</strong> Coverhoiise <strong>and</strong> son(ieorge. of Kalama/.oo.visited laslTuesdaywith the former's hrother,Mr. ami Mrs. Will Knight.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. James Armstrun.u<strong>and</strong> suii have relur|ied tu their homeafter spending suine time in Flint.Mrs. Arthur Metizie <strong>and</strong> familyspent Snmlav with her sister, Mrs.Hurden Tupper, of (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids.Miss Dorothy remained lor Iheweek.Mrs. Vern Loring <strong>and</strong> familyspenl last Wednesday afternoonwith her mother,Mrs. L. ,1. StewilLOCAL HAPPENINGS AROUND McCORDS 1(ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids, spenl Sumlay wilh<strong>and</strong>the<strong>Tl</strong>r.Mcl'OKDS MATTFKS.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Frank Hill, of (.ramHapids, visited Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. AlhertWilliamsSunday.Ivvelyn Williams i s altendingsummer school in (.rami Hapids.Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. Norm Thuinas. Mr.<strong>and</strong> Mrs. Waller Clark, visited inFcnwick Sumlay. .Vada Linton, of Alto,is visitingMr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. (ieorge Linton, ul Mc-Cords.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Alhert Williams visitedher niolher, Mrs. Hriggs inCr<strong>and</strong> Hapids Sunday evening.Harold Wood visited his gr<strong>and</strong>parentsover the week-end.Mrs. Fred Thomas <strong>and</strong>daughterMazie, were in Lowell Fridaynoon.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Fred Wonlcn.Cr<strong>and</strong> Hanids called al Ihe ClarliWilliams home Mumlayevening.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. John Keiser. Mr. :Mrs. Farl V<strong>and</strong>erlip called un theirfather. M. 11. V<strong>and</strong>erlip Wednesdaylie has heen verysick.McCOKDS (TLLINCS.Mrs. 11. H. Fuller spenlWednesdayin (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids.We are all glad lu know MelvinFllis is aide lo he hack on Ihe johagain afler his recent illness.Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. (Ieorge Linton <strong>and</strong>Hayniond was in Caledonia Wednesdaynight.Mrs. Anna Haley <strong>and</strong> daughters.Mrs. Winifred Marluw <strong>and</strong> lleulah<strong>and</strong> Theura called on (Ir<strong>and</strong>ma Linton <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Ludlow Thursday atternoon.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Adrian Wallace, of(ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids. spent Sunday al W illFlynn's <strong>and</strong> Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. FluydFlynn were aflernuuii visitors.Hussel Smith, of Lowell, spentSalurday evening al F. S. Thuinas."Mr. aiid Mrs. Duaiic P.mwii. ofWhilm y \ ille. called at CharlesCamphell's Saturdayafternoon.Hosella Owen ami Arthur Fllis alleildedtin 1show at Lowell Salnrdaynight.Will Flynn <strong>and</strong> family attendedthe Nash reunion al Howne CenterSaturday.Julius Crans spenl Salurdaynightwith Hayniond Linhm.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Frank Kinvuii. ufF. S. Thomas.PearlFllis spent Saturday aflernoonin (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids.Mrs. Charles Peel, of Alto, spenlSunday at 11. H. I'll Iter's.Howard Linhm <strong>and</strong> Dorene Mc-Connclalleilded a picnic at (ireenlake Saturday afternoon.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. John Linton <strong>and</strong>family. Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. Joe Anderson<strong>and</strong> family, Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. FrnestHales <strong>and</strong> family. Mr. ami Mrs. (leo.Linhm <strong>and</strong> family, <strong>and</strong> Doren Me-Cuiinel. Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Ira Dean <strong>and</strong>family <strong>and</strong> Julius Crans enjoyed apicnic dinner at Camp lake Sunday.H.usc Ha. Owen <strong>and</strong> Arthur Fllis<strong>and</strong> Walter Flynn were in (IramlHapids Sunday evening.Laverne Warner, of Caledonia,K was a Fridaynight supper guest at(ieorge Union's.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Sleinherg spenlweek-endin Fallashurg.Will Fulhous. of Ohio,calledCharles Camphell's Salurday.theatspewitMrCOUHS NFWS.Miss Lorelta (iraham, of Detroit.Sunday night <strong>and</strong> Mondayher annl. Mrs. Allen L»sh> <strong>and</strong>Mr." <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Allen Lashy <strong>and</strong>children, <strong>and</strong> Miss Velma (Iraham,were Sunday dinner guesls al the(iraham home al Campau lake.Sunday callers at Ihe Lashy homewere Mrs. Isahelle Necdham, Mr.<strong>and</strong> Mrs. (ieorge Hroad <strong>and</strong> souJack, of Ionia, <strong>and</strong> Frank (Iraham<strong>and</strong> family.Fred Thomas. WillMcClenn <strong>and</strong>Allen Lashy alleilded Ihe Masoniclodge al (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids Monday evening.Mr. ami Mrs. John Hockefellowwere Sunday visitors at the Shimmelhome.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. F. M. Johnson<strong>and</strong>Mrs. Vcrha Schawder. also John Lashycalled al the Lashyhome <strong>Tl</strong>lesdav.john llii/ingia <strong>and</strong> gr<strong>and</strong>niolher.Mrs. Iluzingia atlendcil the circus atCr<strong>and</strong> Hapids Monday.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. I'.hner Sleinhergspent from Saturday afternoon toSunday evening al the Floyd Langhome- in Fallaslmarg..Ji »J» ij. .*« ij. .J, .*« .J, .J, .J, »*. .J, »J. .J. .J. .J. .J. .J. »J. .J« i•Sehooley..ouisLoring;Sunday.'hyN. C.;all enjoy-• '!• • • •!*•?M. D. HoytLumber, Building MaterialsCoal <strong>and</strong> CementWhcTO Ouulilv nnd Price Meet<strong>ALTO</strong>, MICHIGANSOUTH-WKST NFWS.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Willie Hurch <strong>and</strong>Mrs. Mary Holf spent SundaywithMr. ynd Mrs, Oeorge Sinclair, ofCascade.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Sam Morley <strong>and</strong> Mr.<strong>and</strong> Sirs. Alfred Harrison, of (ir<strong>and</strong>Hapids, took supper Wednesdaynight with Willie Hurch <strong>and</strong> family,Mr. ami Mrs. John Christof <strong>and</strong>family spent Friday ^vening withFail Kinyon <strong>and</strong> family.Sunday visitors at the home ofMr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs, Frank Peck were Mr.<strong>and</strong> Mrs. Ohftrlie Harper <strong>and</strong> family,<strong>and</strong> Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Fd. Funk, ofnear Hoekford.Miss Lettie Kinyon returnedlaslSunduy lo the home of Farl Kinyon<strong>and</strong>family, after spending a weekathome,Mrs. Frank Peck spent one daylast week with her parents, Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. John Cramer, of Cr<strong>and</strong> Hapids.Her sisler, Mrs. Peesley returnedwilh her <strong>and</strong> will stay mdil Monday.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Frank Pearson <strong>and</strong>Miss llaxel Kinyon, of Cr<strong>and</strong>Hapids,called on Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. FarlKinyon <strong>and</strong> family Sunday afternoon.HARRIS CRKBK.Mrs. Mary Cuest, who has heenvisiting friends <strong>and</strong> relativesherefor llie past two weeks returned loher home at Merrill, Mich., Thursday.NMr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Peter niomas spenllasl Tuesday evening with his sister,Mr. amiMrs, Myron Thompson, ofFreeporl.Miss Bernlee Cuest, of Merrill, isspending some lime wilh friends<strong>and</strong> relatives here.Fraslus Hooveris assisting BernardFlynn in remodeling his barnMr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. llerni llerriek,<strong>and</strong> daughter, Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. NurmanSwainstuii ami family, Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs.Helanger <strong>and</strong> family picnicked atJuhn Hall park Sunday, the occasionheing Mrs. Ilerrick's birthday.La Vern Menzic is working on themail cast uf Campau lake.Miss Dorothy Lawyer has beenhired to leach Ihe La Harge schoolthe coming year.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Lainberl Munshaw<strong>and</strong> Anna Weslra spent Sunday withMr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Will Knight.Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. Hoy Knighl, of South Cr<strong>and</strong>Hapids, were also callers.W11ITN F V VI LLUWIIATNOTS.Will Hates <strong>and</strong> wile were in LowellFriday.Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. (ieorge Peel visiledrelatives in Cr<strong>and</strong> Hapids a fewdays, returnedhome Thursday.Helen Monger spenl Ihe week-endin (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids wilh a friend.The Crange was entertained witha line program from the Cariala(irange Saturdav evening.W'e allcnjuyed il very mm h.All CraUnCl'Saiiseiit don't knowwhat they missed.Supper was served to aboutIda people.Dr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. C. II. Cordon, olKnox ville, Teiin . <strong>and</strong> gr<strong>and</strong>smi.Cordon Caskill, of Athinlic ('.ily, N..1., visited at the |). C. Hlood homethisweek.Will Hales Is remodeling • hishouse., ^Mrs. Nettie Hutchinson, of (iramlHapids, visited her son Duane, a fewdays,honovan Warner spenl the weekwith his parents, John Warner amiHert Douglas, wife <strong>and</strong> littlegr<strong>and</strong>daughter were in CaledoniaFrida evening.Hoy Monger <strong>and</strong> family spenl Sundavin (ir<strong>and</strong> Itapids.NORTH HOWNE. rHev. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Clans, of Lowell,called on Jacob Krebs <strong>and</strong> family,Wednesdayafternoon.Jacob Krebs had his teeth extractedby a Lake Odessa dentist lastweek. .. .Ira Frb, wife <strong>and</strong> two little sons,spent Sunday al the home of MncentKelley, near Freeporl.Clenn Fingleton, of Hastings, isvisiting his uncle, Alex Wingeier<strong>and</strong> family. t
<strong>THE</strong> 'OWri.T. LFPOF.R *vthe fni! n ;the eoli iI>••;!' an !fields, <strong>and</strong> by llie er'eis*m'Kerel• slioiibw IfI'nthathaverun•en yui'l whilelu-tiirrivinR ai"CThrepaiers.the iBattery One of MostValuableAccessoriesOpen Type of EquipmentI'seful for the ChicksThere are iwo L'ei'd mealmeiii in a ration.• .ni.I d.-vi r bay. ir old teers for1:.iy alsu made ai!e f !• buller h iy v,!;"n usedcorn.Ibe I,We,111inppino: FatIIo^- iapper a .'i prodm er kimwa• . • -! ip.i ti^' ;'a! icirs In but- ii. I'.ul d.iy is- <strong>and</strong> no i u/ |s luoproper jir. railliunslilies are b: i In lied'•te lu ib.' shiiiplnat::e Ii eMi,. .MMliollr <strong>and</strong> dn adluo .'ml iu ship lio«jfai iu .hip W theare laken. ll Ibe11:11. ily i'i liaiilim,' •'\ards wi'honiitre <strong>and</strong>Tr:, ns^it T'lboronlosisFrom Poi(lt;'\ to Stocl1 <strong>and</strong> crevices where they hide <strong>and</strong>breed, <strong>and</strong> destroys insects <strong>and</strong> their eggs. Spray Flit onyour garments. Flit kills moths <strong>and</strong> their larvae which eatholes. Kxtensive tests showed that Flit spray did not atainthe most delicate fabrics.Flit is tbe result of exhaustive research by expert entomologists<strong>and</strong> chemists. It is harmless to mankind. Flithaareplacedthe old methods because it kills all the insecta —<strong>and</strong>does it quickly.Get a Flit can <strong>and</strong> sprayer today. For sale everywhere.STANDARD OIL CO. (NEW JERSEY)DESTROYSFiles Moeqsitoeo MoihsAnts Bed Bags Roaehoa"The fellow mm with IheSleek keiuT'ThtMystery"Think of a poet eating beef!" shuexclaimed."Think of a poet having money tobuy It!" he sighed.Most actors prefer a small role toan entire loaf.H<strong>and</strong>edOnMoe—Why didn't you ask Mabel forher h<strong>and</strong>?Joe—She gave It to me last night—right ncrosa the face!In muny cuRea writer's cramp af*feeta the stomach.Shmke U hue four ShoesMfrMe u Into the toet helhALLEN'S FOOT-EASETakes tbe friction from tbe eboe, relievestbe peln of oorni, bunloni, oalluiea <strong>and</strong> tore•pota, freabem tbe feet <strong>and</strong> glvei new vigor.MakM <strong>Tl</strong>fU or New Ihew M luyAt nlgbt, when your fiwt are tired, aore <strong>and</strong>•wollen from exceaelve dancing or walking,iprlnkleAllen'a PooUICaee In the foot-batbend eefoy the Mm of feet without en ache.Over Dae Million flv« hundred tboueaud poundf ofpowder for tbi fa* were uaed by our Army Md Mevydorlny tbe wer.Trial Mekef* tod a FoeUgeeeWtlkTnn Doll Mot pafiL Addrwe,uxwi poer-uu. u iei, a. ?.--•r-<strong>THE</strong> LOWELL LEDGER <strong>and</strong> <strong>THE</strong> <strong>ALTO</strong> <strong>SOLO</strong>w w > > s u — — M — k — — j — — a — i j BBBP—i——wi — tubb—a—a—a^ar—rMg-ri—T IIWV • —"• —nT^atu;«|K y itl*HIkTk';t;"!s?stftJl??' >?!:• a kX^"i5C«' if liked.Prune Cake.—''ake one cupful ofi augar, two itiblespoi 1 rnls of butter,' one cupful ef c.u.hed prunes, linelychopped; oiie-half cupful uf prune,Juice, one leaspuonfiil of soda, twocupfuls of lluur, iwu leiispounfuls ofbaking powder, one leaspounful ofcinnamon, one half leaspounful olcloves, une teaspuunful of nuimeg jMix In the order uiven. sifiinu flour I| nnd dry liiuredient-; tuueiher. I'.akeIn Iwu layer- abuni thirty minutes.Ice with upe cupful of powderedBuuar. ihi - ' lal. e-j uuiiial-. uf butter<strong>and</strong> eiiuaah cr. am to make uf lb" cull jreaaici| wilh Ihe siiuar be- •a ea ia is adde.',<strong>and</strong> Spinach.—Thei ciiaiied spinachurr; up meal. Ileala' •:e i.n a planer neatSurruiiml with a border ufle. ..li,. .! spa, ej, c .epped. U'irnishedV. i a • ei! hi'.l'll !%ed I'UUS.Lal.cd Ii.'.1:1.—I ' each thid. slice ulham l a l.e une cupful uf mill; urcnuii. h iu euver. (over <strong>and</strong> bake in aslow u\en fur an buiir or more.D>r,hc!; From Grains.The cuarser I'uuds are .pille neeesBury in our diei <strong>and</strong> should be freely;used ill all limes: of Iheyear.Scotch Oat CrackersI'll! two cupfuls uflulled uats throuuh ihmeal grinder, .add one|| Iirib of a cupful eachut milk <strong>and</strong> mulassesone <strong>and</strong> one half lable |spoonfuls ol fill, 'unefuiirlh uj a leaspuuii!ipal su la, one lea -puuiil'lll uf s ;i !i <strong>and</strong> |one fuurlh uf n cuprul uf raisins ur jnuts cut iiil'i bits. .\il\ well, full verythin <strong>and</strong> cut iniu I'aic.v sliapes, I'.ake 1lwenl,\ miniile. in a muderaie u\ 1 n.Oatmeal Soup.—Take ..ne half can '01 tuimitui s, une 1 bird uf n cupful of(eiii!"'.!,upfiils- !•!' wai'.'!', onelablespu.ii.i nj uf sugar, one hull uf nMiiall onion, peppar <strong>and</strong> salt 1.. insie,h bli ol bayleaf <strong>and</strong> two lable: • poullfair, of pennui I u 11er. Cook one hour. ;rub thr. u;;h a •••..ve, add saasoninu Ifneeded <strong>and</strong> serve hoi.Hominy Gems.—I'oiir one cupful of1 sciibled milk over half a cupful ufcorn in.'ill, i dd uiie fuiirth uf a cupful ;nl' huminy. a lahlc pui nl'ul (.f suutir :nnd lln same uf •diurie: ing: m!\ well, 1I'ocl. add 1 yull; 1 lealen Ihicl; am!ll Wi lie bi'titeli -li'T Sit' in une tllld \one half tea• puu| 1 1 uf hal, 11/ puw |, tier <strong>and</strong> a lit 1 le s ; ,|| ; h.ail well <strong>and</strong>bill e Ip |iu! well 'area- 'd 'jelu pale-.Corn Meal Gems.—Take .me half•"priii of corn np al, add one cnpf'ilof lluur,!. "I spi up 1 ' I i • uf bll.ipe" ' W Xnfaf!;.•. 4 r'»! : >Jml,.*-'*% f ^to*,%*w*#/. ^. •X-,tjLDU. I PKDF.RICK RGREENEdilor of "HEALTH "DO0C 0 ooocr. -yc fTOa00-0-0 'J O C -OOO1 , \\ • n .\. w I"iiloll.)PRLVENTINGMALARIAINrilZ ARMY1I.I,•$'$l ' : :j- • >\ : ri, urr..ui:< IM, *•« i , f |/.: ;. • • - '•r> M fr ur*/'nnyih;.,' o'a,: uikcci./ . • ', int'-1 .ii...,.f:/D\ISV I:v KIIILRK A It O 1. L) S O M I K A U , o.y'uV u' ' ".N ' Y^Cut 0..al;r S.';oc Boil, Capped^I Hock or Hursiily forwill reduca them <strong>and</strong> leave no blem.ishor. iitopn Imneness promptly. DOSSnot blister or remove the hair, <strong>and</strong>horse con ho worked.$2.50 a bottledelivered. Book tt A free.W. F. Yoari, Inc., 510 Itimu St., SprionteM, MiW. N U . DETROIT. NO. 26.-1926.I? M E N ?You have no reasons forbeing BALD, when Forst'sOriginalBARE-TO-HAIRgrows hnir <strong>and</strong> aaves whatyouhave.Dn
<strong>THE</strong> LOWELL LEDOtiR <strong>and</strong> <strong>ALTO</strong> <strong>SOLO</strong>Jai^Jcy^uSrctiSummer is WlnilieShirt TimeWarm weather brings shirtsinto full view—you will wantfresh, lustrous, new ones.Here's a special value on shirtsof Engiish Broadcloth in white,also blue, tan <strong>and</strong> gray, collarattached6 ) oons. 2 -4 -' 'ITEMS OF <strong>THE</strong> TOWNd,ii!\ • il -7(!;irl l-'n'\ i rmulli md Miss Iv.ihi 'Kiel Wt-ff ill Allnoll S illii - il:i\.\ll ri ;id.s irml I' I •1 i ll.I. 2. •"{. !. Ild. if ( - ..)iiiiii . i!;il''s,licv. Ni w :is .in Mlii' " isil. .rI rid;i\ ;iili| S;illirdj|\ .il lilt i .. I.iiisliiulc.Miss IJITIIHV IIdlli. !•! I •••Ii il is|it'iiillllL; l\Vn cl lliivr \'t'i'l\s w ill;re Iii I i \ i's in l.owrll.Mr. .md Mrs. W.sl. v 11.Hi . :SIIIII|;I\ iliiiiu r --n.'sls 'I MiMrs. Hi i in i ! Hiv/in;!.llie Wi s! I.OWT'll 1 ll. M .siiill;il'\sucii l> A ill in. rl Willi M; -. \l:i \Slilllnll \\'i (j111'sij,i\ , .Inl \ 7.\ll s. Inllll \ 11111 r-, ;ii ii)l|!p.ii:ii'illu r ilmuhtrr. Mr.. I •. Siiiiniis I • lasliir,nnl linjiiils 1 :is| Siiiirii.iv.The lu'llrr \\ (il'k sll(.|) In i M 11 s i OI' \ i i;new :iml impi'dvcd lools <strong>and</strong> rs 'lu-rit'lirfd nicc 11:1 ll ies. (iDlild's (lar ,agi'. .idv. |Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs M. rl Sim I nr , i'smi (lilrs. .111,1 Mi. in.I Mrs. llarrxiI limlri , i i Kn nr. a i I'i Su: 1 vilurs al Miiskral lake.Ansliii Ivl.yiiiylon. who wilh hist II iil\ llli'Vfd rrnni l.nWi il laslWfi'l; is allrinlii:, lln- I niversily i» !Illinois :il ('hainiiai.un. III.N\'. II. Walls, nl" Alio, <strong>and</strong> Iii-.'orim r m i^hhors, Mr. iiinl Mr-1I'riiclor. iit»w i l I'rm l'ir Inn. al 1 llddker.(' isradc villaur, \\( rr in li.wn .Mmiday.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. |!a\ llnll. uf I low irdCih Mr. iiml Mrs W. I-. hiiwsonI<strong>and</strong> Miss Nora Nrnislrdii-. ul" (liMmillanids. spriil Siiilda\ willi Mr. mlMrs. I.. .1. Mini.<strong>Tl</strong>n-re will he i i iimniiinil s - alheriiu ill I llr Sulllll Hns:..n (illllhallSiillirdax ( veiling.. .Inl\ •(. I,adir>rurni-.h fiike :.i'd the (ir .i v,will S'-II ice l l ra ll iilld -ll av. hrrnI hr Mis-i Mai Liin 1 l.r.. . a::.!l.lsie \el/\. Imlh ri:i|i|( \ril hv Hilnlcnialidiiiil llarvrshr .uinpanv'ir iiu! llapids. rn Thm 'l:i.\ . • •11i1114 dinner ym^is d Ihe \rl/\Itdlue.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mr-,. l-"ranii Wn. ilwnrlh<strong>and</strong> diiuyliler St Una. ni" (ir<strong>and</strong> li-mid . \\ err week . nd ^ isilm s I Ihrlionir df her nii.lhrr. Mr ., il Suiil- -iiild ill ealled iilinii Mrs. \\'illi,iniKlahn, of Soiilh l.uwrll. Snii.l;i\• muiii J.Mi \iS 1 . 7 o(".h mlaiKiiiii. Ail'- 1• I ,rr was iii SaranarMr. ••d Mi's. Will l>ii\le s h m l laslv.ck in (iliiea.un.Mi • \i . lliair w is in I irli i.ilriini' dav <strong>and</strong> I riday.(ididd's aiaue iidw al n e w luea iL i. MI. I asl Miiin sl reel. adv.Mr ind Mrs. I!. M. Shi\el was in iP. Iidil Ihe lirsl of lasl week.M s . i n uld lll/i iaii s|irnI Snndaviih ri 1 divrs in , \ii;;ie Ihu>ker.The heller class of m w earshod n Ihiiek Will>s Knighl Overl<strong>and</strong>.(ionhrs .uaraju-ii advMr. <strong>and</strong> \lrs. ll. M. Shivcl ;il!enddlie inin d df C.harles Wliilv,orlli al 1; o r I, furd. Sundiv.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mr- Frank Mism-r. • 1'r.r<strong>and</strong> llapids. e dh d on Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mr-. .1. ( . 1 l ah ll i ridav eveniny.Mi's I'v Ir. of ( ".hieii'-d. Mrs. hrtnniiimd.nf (iraml llapids. spenl l-'rilav <strong>and</strong> Salurdav wilh Mrs. WiideMr. <strong>and</strong> Mr Will I'.oyh <strong>and</strong> sonKill.!, vvere uiiesls al Ihe eo|Ia;:e olMr. iind Mr- Sldv. of C.im.i.ai. al•!i..w ii 11. aeh Sunday.Mr . Ilalli. Idakr.slee I a • w i s <strong>and</strong>i dan.dih-r. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. X^m • I > lerhvKdpl. nl I'e\as. wilh Mrs. \nna 1 as• hv were ealliiif,' on l.owrll friendslaslweek.(iiiesls for Siinda\ al lln l-inyddi. d hdine wa re: Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. I .II I lull md si ni 1 Idherl, M r. <strong>and</strong>Mrs. V. I.. II er ami Hirer ehildi • ii. nf (iraml 1:aoids, Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs.• W. M. Iliinh r iind W. A. Iliinh-r <strong>and</strong>i nniiy.SpecialMr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. \. Vei/.' m l r r h i i m da' 'lii'lir,- mid alh I iloiin SlllldaVMrs. Willi >'ii I n . man. nf I hnhrddk.M . iind M W ddilw di Ih <strong>and</strong> dan-Jiii h iii. . I (ir<strong>and</strong> I lapids. Mr. <strong>and</strong>Mi ' ..M I W ill'-rlrl . Ill I ll 1'rr (lid.Ii. I,. ..f S, .uih I Id-. I d n <strong>and</strong> Mr. <strong>and</strong>I I > nd' M.n I a . i h <strong>and</strong> ( hildreii.ul I (.Aril.Extra Pants Freewith each suit made to your measure.We have about 200 samples to choosefrom. If you want to get more thanyour money's worth, look into this.Lowell Cleaning anij Dyeing Wks.D. S. Simon, Prop. Opp. Post OfficeLet Simon Simonize Your ClothesOUR MOTTOSERVICE <strong>and</strong> QUALITYSelect your next Sunday dinner from ourchoice line ofBEEF, PORK, VEAL, LAMB, CHICKEN<strong>and</strong> FRESH FISHHonty, p«r caktIScJello3 packagtt, 25cJem, per jar30c2 packages Crape Nuti 25cPlezall Cookies, doi20cCottage Cheese, Ib20cCream, fresh every day.All kinds of Cold Meats for Your Picnic DinnerW. J. Gibson's Cash MarketThe Market Where Your Children Get the SameService Yea Dol-'rciyht daily—call 27.(c.(ionld's yaraye—Kast Main street.Mrs. An^ie Hooker was in SaranacMr. Thomas was home from Lansinyover Sundav.Thursday.l.owcll I Ionic-Coining Aimust,(I iris' wanted to pick beans. Hunciman'sKlevator.adv.I. 2. 3, 1.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Will Doyle spentMiss Mable C.orriyan spent Sundaylasl week in (lliicayo.in (ir<strong>and</strong> llapids.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. C.harles iVIcrle alleildedthe eircus in Ionia Saturday.(id your fireworks at Lashy's.Hcsl stock in town.adv.Dcpcndahlc used cars—all makesMiss Florence Horycrson is home- reasonahlc prices. (ionld's (Jaraye.adv.from Detroit for the suinnier.Miss Kdilh Charles spenl a fewMiss I'reda Hailcy spent over Sundavwith Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Theo. Hailcydays last week iu (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids.Deputy Sheritr Ituwes was inin Veryeniies.(Ir<strong>and</strong> Kapids .Monday oi: business.(ieorye M(Williams, of (lalifornia,Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Halph Sherwood <strong>and</strong>visiled Ids sister, Mrs. .1. .1. May achildren spent Sunday al Crookedfew days hist week.lake.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Waller Vardley indFor prompt <strong>and</strong> reliable truckinyMrs. (ieorye M. I'arkcr were inservice, call Hyron Frost, phone I2."{hniia one dav hist week.or l. p >7.(c 50 IfMrs. Ihirrison (loll' is spendiny aMrs. Sarah Hchler. of Alto, was avv id. w ith her parents in Hartford,week-emi yuesl al Ihe home of Mrs.joined liiter hy Mr. (iolV.Ida Vouny,Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. (ieorye Hurley, ofMrs. .lolin Houyhley aud dauyhterI'arnell. ealled on Mrs. MaryarelIva, spent one day in (ir<strong>and</strong> Hapids,last week.ht-nnis one dav lasl week.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. 1). (i. I.ook <strong>and</strong> Mr.Mr. aud Mrs. William Doyle <strong>and</strong><strong>and</strong> Mrs. .Iuhn Art-hart h-fl Mondayson Kiny. visiled friends at Ottawifor Maiiish e for a few davs.Heach Sunday.Mr. iiml Mrs. (ieorge M. I'ark»r.Mr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Harry Walters <strong>and</strong>Mrs. I d. Iloa.u <strong>and</strong> danyhler Ha/el.children spent Sunday iu Saranacspent Snmlav in (ir<strong>and</strong> lliipids.with relatives.\rlhiir Av rrv. wife <strong>and</strong> son Morris.of (iraml llapids. spent Sundaywilh Ins nidi her. Mrs. Helen Avery.Mr. iiinl Mrs. (iam-v Hanys. Jr.. ofSliethv. altended the funeral of his.ramlnidlhrr. Mrs. Kupf hist week.Mrs. J. Whillield visited tier parenls.Mr. iiml Mrs. (ietir^e l-'iii/ier,nf I'.ovvne Idwiiship Sundiiv afterlldtlll.I lai'dld ( M/inan, of I letroit. spentriinrsdav evt'iiini; wilh his wilt- illllu hdine df Mrs. Carrie Odeii in\ rri.'riines.Miss Jean llulhi-rford has reliirnnlfidiii Snllon's Hav, when- shehii In t n \ isiliny her friend. MissI idi*"11h.v l.ather.Mr.