The older residents of Antrim county will remember Mrs. and Mrs. James M. Wadsworth who bought the site and built Central Lake's first store, a small structure, a part of which still stands at the west end of the bridge, in the year 1872 and moved into it on December 24 of that year.

They lived there until August, 1882, when they sold their thriving business to F. H. Thruston and moved to Bellaire where Mr. Wadsworth took an interest in company with John Al Cook in real estate, buying the village plat of Bellaire. Here they resided for five years, at the end of which time they moved to Kalkaska and Mr. Wadsworth followed lumbering etc. His wife being an artist in her line conducted a fashionable "hat shop" and supplied the ladies of that vicinity with becoming "head gear."

After a while they went north to Lake Superior's shore where they remained for three years, then transferred their base of operations to the Pacific coast, living there until the fall of 1914. Good fortune having generously smiled on this esteemed family, they, with their son and family, consisting of his wife and three children, went to Florida where they remained in Bay county until September, 1916. Leaving their son and family in Atlanta, they came northward, stopping in Tennessee for the winter and continuing on home to Antrim county in April of 1917.

Mr. and Mrs. Wadsworth have been in Central Lake some time now, occupying rooms in Mrs. Richmond's house where they will remain until the cold weather drives them south or westward on account of Mr. Wadsworth's health, he being a sufferer from asthma.

We regret to offer our handshake and say goo bye to these highly respected pioneers again, but feel that our loss is Oregon's gain. Their many friends here wish them a safe journey home and pleasant years together as they make the descent on Life's way.

--Contributed.

Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Sherman of Fredrick, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blusher of Mayville, Tuscola Co., and Jerry Sherman of Grayling visited at the home of W. H. Sherman the last of the week.

Is Hit by Train While Walking Down Railroad Track Sunday Afternoon

After taking an auto load of young folks to Deward on a pleasure trip last Sunday, c. W. Hastings shouldered his fishing rod and started down the railroad track toward a trout stream with the intention of whiling away the time fishing until the passengers should be ready to return home. A freight train happened to be switching on the track at the time, and the engineer, seeing Mr. Hastings, tooted the whistle several times for warning. Because of his deafness Mr. Hastings failed to receive the signal, and the train, backing rapidly toward him, quickly smashed on the emergency brakes. But it could not be stopped before it hit him and knocked him down the bank.

Mr. Hastings was picked up and carried to the Hinkle home at Alba where he still is. An examination revealed a broken collarbone, two broken ribs, a fractured rib and a few minor injuries. Though these are serious enough to cause intense suffering for a time, he is not believed to have received injuries that will leave lasting results. He will probably be brought home in a few days.

Mr. Hastings is very fortunate in having gone through the accident with no more serious results. Had the train been running full speed, nothing could have saved his life.

Mr. and Mrs. Hemphill Observer Golden Wedding Anniversary Monday

Just fifty years ago September 10 occurred the ceremony which united Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hemphill in marriage, and last Monday the golden anniversary of that event took place at the Hemphill home east of this village. All of the children and a number of other relatives and friends were in attendance to help to celebrate the occasion fittingly.

The wedding march was played on a graphaphone. Rev. Prentice re-preformed the wedding ceremony, using the ring service. It was very impressive to see the old people who had shared each other's happiness and sorrow for a half century, again take the oaths of love and fidelity.

A solo by Mrs. Prentice, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," followed the ceremony. The wedding dinner was served on thirty-ft. Table spread on the lawn, and offered a most tempting array of delicious foods.

Pictures were taken of the family group, consisting of forty-three relatives, in all.

A great many useful presents were given to the bride and groom, among which was a number of gold coins. Mrs. Hemphill received a gold brooch with diamond setting from friends in Marion, Ohio.

The guests coming from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hartshorn and daughter Mary of Broadway, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Smith and tow sons, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Truitt, Mrs. J. J. Welsh and two sons, all from Marion, Ohio, Mrs. Florence Finney and tow children of Flint; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Bruce and son, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hess, three daughters and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hess, Mr. and Mrs. William Somerville, two sons and great grandsons.

Mrs. E. Lewis of Central Lake, who is visiting her niece, Mrs. Seely and her nephew, Mr. Bobcock, of the Western Union, at their home on State street, met with a painful accident last Wednesday at about 3 a.m. when she fell down the stairs to the first landing and broke both bones in her wrist. Mrs. Seely arose, and mistaking the landing of the stairway for the bathroom, walked off with the result as stated above. Dr. Armstrong was called to reduce the fracture. --Charlevoix Courier

Surprise Party at Rural Home of Herbert Ruggles.

Last Friday evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ruggles east of town was the scene of a very pleasant social gathering, the occasion being in the nature of a surprise party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Richtig of Ann Arbor, who were visiting there.

Some twenty or thirty young people composed the happy crowd, and music and mirth held full sway during the evening, the enjoyable features of the function being full compensation for the unpleasant state of weather conditions.

DROPS DEAD FROM HEART FAILURE [March 18, 1917]

William E. Smith Summoned Into Eternity After Very Short Illness

The suddenness with which death came to William E. Smith last Sunday was a great shock to the community.

Mr. Smith had been subject to heart trouble for about a year, but was not thought to be in a dangerous condition. On Tuesday of last week he was taken sick so that he was unable to leave the house, though not confined to his bed. At two o'clock Sunday morning he attempted to cross the room from his chair to the couch, with his mother's assistance, but just before he reached it he fell to the floor, with his mother's arms about him. Help was hastily summoned, but an examination showed that death had been instantaneous.

The funeral was held from the home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. Prentice officiating. Interment was made in the southern cemetery. Owing to the poor train service, very few friends from out of town could attend these services.

William E. Smith was born in Maple Forest, Crawford county, February 25, 1888. He moved with his parents in 1895 to Central Lake which has since been his home. He is survived by his parents, Mr. And Mrs. William H. Smith and two sisters, Mrs. Roy Rushton and Miss Gertrude Smith, all of this village. Mr. Smith was thirty-four years of age and unmarried.

Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family, especially the mother who had always been the dearest of chums to her son and whose recent sickness makes her ill fitted to bear the blow. Mr. Smith had a host of friends roundabout who will miss him greatly."

[This is Grace Rushton's Brother]

Long and Interesting Career of John M. Petrie drawn to Close Last Week

Echo township is mourning the loss of one of her most highly esteemed citizens, Mr. John M. Petrie, who passed away last Friday afternoon at one o'clock, at the ripe age of eighty years. Mr. Petrie had always enjoyed reasonably good health until this winter when he began to fail. He was not thought to be in a Critical condition until Monday of last week , when he became worse and was confined to his bed, gradually growing weaker until he passed away, surrounded by his family.

The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the Pleasant Valley school house and was conducted by Rev. Eldred, the Methodist minister of Central Lake. Interment was made in the Densmore cemetery. Six of Mr. Petire's grandsons acted as pallbearers at the funeral.

John M. Petrie was born in Yorkshire, England, July 6, 1837, where he resided until he was sixteen years old. He came to America with his aunt, Mrs. Porter, and took up his home in Ridgetown, Ontario, where he spent his early manhood.

On March 2, 1859, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah E. Willson of Ridgetown. After a year they moved to Lapeer, Mich., where they secured a farm and made their home for twenty years. They then moved with their family to Echo township in Antrim county where they lived for thirty-eight years on the splendid farm which they made from the wilderness.

Mr. Petrie was a good financier and always managed his affairs in such a way as to bring good results; so with the aid of his prudent wife he was able to make one of the best homes in Echo township. As well as being a thrifty farmer, Mr. Petrie held several positions of honor in the township. He was justice of the peace for several years and was active in Sunday School and church work.

Although Mr. Petrie led a busy life, he always found time to keep himself well posed on the topics of the day and was ever ready with kindly advice for all those who sought council of him.

He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife who had been his companion for fifty-eight years; his son, John A. Petrie, and four daughters, Mrs. Charles Gibbard and Mrs. Will Henning of Echo township, Mrs. Mary Russel of Muskegon; one sister, two nephews and a niece in England, thirty-six grandchildren and thirty-three great grandchildren, all in Michigan; and a number of other relatives and friends who will miss him greatly. Two sons and two daughters had gone on before to welcome him home to the Beautiful Shore.

The bereaved family has the deep sympathy of the entire community.

Tuesday morning Mr. and Mrs. John Hersey and Miss Blanche Dawson started for Traverse City in Mr. Hersey's new Ford, intending to spend the day there and have a good time.

While they were going down the grade by the Bay View cemetery, the car became unmanageable and zig-zagged back and forth across the road until it turned turtle. Mr. Hersey and Miss Dawson were caught in such a manner that they were unable to free themselves. Mrs. Hersey and Miss Dawson were caught in such a manner that they were unable to free themselves. Mrs. Hersey freed herself by crawling through a hole in the top , and rushed to the Alfred Save home for assistance. On extricating the occupants from the wreck it was found that they were both badly injured.

They were taken to Mr. Savage's. Dr. Gates was immediately summoned and on examining the injured it was found that Miss Dawson had three ribs fractured and was badly bruised other ways. Mr. Hersey received a broken nose and was badly cut and bruised about the head and shoulders. At this writing both parties are doing nicely.

The car was badly damaged.

A very pretty wedding took place Saturday morning, April seventh at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmons B. Gill, when their daughter Marguerita Loraine was united in marriage to Mr. Joseph Ray Whitney of Merrill, Mich. The bride was gowned in white and carried pink roses, while her sister, Miss Ailena, who acted as bridesmaid, wore a rose gown and carried white roses. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Frank Whitney.

The ceremony was performed beneath an arch and lattice of white intertwined with smilax and hung with bells, while ferns, lilies and other spring flowers completed the decorations.

A dainty luncheon was served immediately following the ceremony, the appointments of the table being carried out in the colors found in the spring flowers which graced the table.

About twenty five guests were present among whom were two out of town guest, Mrs. Minnie Whitney and Mrs. Frank Whitney of Merrill.

The bridal pair left Saturday afternoon, amid showers of rice and confetti, for a short trip, which they will make their home in Merrill, Mich.

Mrs. Whitney has been popular in the social circle of Central Lake, and it is with regret her friends and old school comrades see her leave, but they wish her the greatest of happiness in her new life.

Clark-Carroll and Roberts-Woodcock Nuptial Occur Last of Week

Clark-Carroll [April 20, 1917]

A quiet wedding took place last Friday evening at the home of Mr. Mrs. E. S. Carroll when their daughter, Miss Rena, was united in marriage to Mr. Vernon L. Clark, by the Rev. E. C. Eldrend. Besides the immediate family no guests attended except Mr. and Mrs. John Edyvean who acted as witnesses.

The bride finished the local high school with the class of 1915, later graduating from the Charlevoix County Normal. She is now engaged in teaching school near Bellaire.

Mr. Clark is a former Ellsworth young man, having moved to Detroit recently where he has a good position. Mr. and Mrs. Clark expect to be at home in Detroit after the first of June. They have many life long friends here who wish them happiness and prosperity.

Mr. Charles Roberts and Miss Minnie Woodcock drove to Bellaire last Saturday afternoon and were quietly married at the court house. They were attended by the groom's brother, Mr. Chris Roberts, and the bride's chum, Miss Nora Thompson. After the ceremony they drove to the Roberts farm south of Central Lake where they will make their home this summer.

The wedding came as a surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Roberts' friends, who heard the news,, nevertheless, in time to visit their home Saturday evening and spring a regular old fashioned charivari. The evening was very enjoyably spent, and the guests left at a late hour, leaving hearty wishes for a most happy future.

George O'Dell and Durwood Sutton were standing in the back of Smallegan, Smith & Co.'s auto delivery car Monday afternoon and riding around town, when the car, in crossing the walk by the printing office, threw the boys out violently into the road. George struck on his head, which received two bad gashes, and Durwood's right shoulder was painfully injured and his face bruised. When he was picked up, George was unconscious, but he soon revived and had the cuts in his head sewed up by Dr. Gates. He is a "sore head" proper, these day, though.

Monday evening the bachelor girls known as the S.T.O.T. Club, pleasantly surprised Mrs. George O'Dell at her home on Elm Street. Each member carrying her sewing bag, which was not unusual as they generally do some hand work at their meetings, and at an appointed time each guest drew a dish towel from her work bag and after hemming them they showered the towels upon their hostess.

The Club members then served a potluck supper of Peanut Butter, Tuna fish, Egg and Ham Sandwiches; Baked Beans; Potato Salad; Pickles; Tryphosia Fruit Salad; Dark and Light Cake; Ginger Drops and Coffee.

Several pieces of Silver Ware were bestowed upon Mrs. O'Dell by the club members, who were present and also by those who were unable to attend.

The guests departed at a late hour with best wishes for Mr. and Mrs. O'Dell and each one voting that it was the most enjoyable evening spent this season.

Mrs. O'Dell formerly Miss Halstead, is one of Central Lake's most highly esteemed teachers and the S.T.O.T. Club deeply regret the loss of her as a Club member, but know that their loss is George's gain.

At a convenient hour on the eve of August 28^th, the relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Martin G. Smith entered their home, unbidden but not unwelcomed, to spend the evening, the occasion being the fifth wedding anniversary of the host and hostess. Many of the guests wore the same gowns that they wore five years ago at the wedding.

Several gifts suitable for the occasion were presented to the bride, even to a bunch of kindling wood.

A supper of pickles, sandwiches, coffee, cake and ice cream was served in a novel manner, by the use of wood fibre napkins and wooden dishes. The guests were even treated to some of the original wedding cake.

The guests departed at a late hour, voting that they would call again after another five years.

Hiram J. Brown died at this home in Echo township, after a lingering illness of Bright's disease.

He was born November 3^rd, 1857, In St. Clair County, Michigan, and married Miss Jessie Alice Lambert June 22, 1881. They lived in Otsego county near Gaylore for twelve years, then moved to Antrim county where they have made their home for twenty-four years.

He leaves a wife and seven children, also a sister, Mrs. Elsie Gardner, of Blaine, Mich., and two brothers who live in Minnesota.

Of Mrs. Ann Williams, who departed this life February 27^th, 1917. She leaves three sons and many friends to mourn her loss.

A precious one from us has gone.

A voice we loved is still,

A place is vacant here on earth

Which none can ever fill.

A Mother dear from us has gone,

Her trials and care are o'er.

No sorrows, cares or suffering,

Will e'er disturb her more.

She lived a quite peaceful life,

She had friends by the score,

And all she knew will miss her now;

When she is seen no more.

It seems so hard to give her up,

But t'was all for the best,

The Lord called to her, she must go,

And now she is at rest.

--By a friend

Five From This Immediate Territory are on the List for This Call

Uncle Sam is again calling for men to become members of his fighting machine, the army, and in answer to the call, forty-one Antrim county boys will entrain at Bellaire next Monday, May 27, with Camp Custer as their destination, at least for a temporary period.

The names of Homer Loper, living one and a half miles east, Wellington DeForest and Orson Barber, living about four miles west on Torch lake, and Doyall Sage and Andrew Welch of Central Lake, appear on the list, which is as follows:

81 Henry Oliver

98 Peter Crampton

331 Sam Alexander

212 John Lince, Jr.

432 Earl Fuller

435 Wilken Lester Dailey

438 Adolph Jacob Spears

449 Carl Shepard

454 Jay Walling

460 Henry Chippeway

464 Clifford C. Justice

468 Carl C. Boggs

469 Fabian J. Lelonde

473 Howard Lyman Harkness

478 Jack Lewis Brown

481 John Krolikowski

483 Ernest J. Priest

489 Robert Emmet Blow

490 Homer Collie

500 Moses Francis

501 Clayton D. Campbell

506 Anthony John Wojenchowski

512 Henry Petter

522 Homer Loper

533 Guy George Duchaney

535 Venerable Lamerson

539 Gerrit Drogt

541 Harry Lawrence Cantrell

544 Andrew Welch

555 Allen White

558 Homer Grant Waring

559 Wellington Deforest

562 Doyall sage

564 Swan Oscar Wm. Swanson

565 Henry M. Crowl

570 Orren A. Smalley

582 William E. Boundy

590 Orson Barber

593 Thomas James

585 Harley A. Kline

600 Samuel Tobias Lewis

603 Loren Cross

620 Everett Glass

595 Joseph Allen Ruckle

John Allen Brown, a Central Lake boy who enlisted from here last June and is now Quartermaster on submarine chaser 177, writes the following letter to his parents:

Somewhere in France,

S.C. 177

May 5, 1918

Dear folds all--

As you see by the heading we are over here (there) and everything is fine. We are cleaning up on the Huns and make a good job of it. I only wish I could tell you some of the good things that are happening to help win the war and the good work that the army and navy are doing.

I can't see how the subs can last much longer and when they are gone, the war will be near its end.

A German Sub came in here last week and surrendered rather than go through any more of the dangers that they go through when they put to sea. The American destroyers are doing the work that is needed and they are sure death to the sub.

We may not be able to do the work that the destroyer fleet is doing, but we are here to do our damndest and it will soon be over, over her.

I am still as well as can be, and am still wearing my smile, topped off with an eyebrow.

Went ashore last night and looked the town over and bought a few things to remember the place by. Its nothing like the part of France that I saw, before, it seems more like Italy.

We came in the balmest fog that I ever saw. It was just like being out in the rain. The rest of the trip over was fine--hardly a ripple on the water. I'll sure have some great experiences to tell you when I get back to the States again, but I will have to wait till I do get back, because even if they would let me, I hardly get time to do much writing. As soon as we get into port here is about four days work to do--cleaning up the ship and ourselves and then we are gone again.

I haven't studied very much since leaving the States, but am going to get at it again soon I think or anyway as soon as we get settled down in our regular base.

One thing that impressed me more than anything else here was the uniforms and mourning. It seemed that every man was in uniform and so many women wearing mourning, but every one seemed to be cheerful and optomistic.--Jack

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Well next Sunday will be "Mother's Day" in the service "over here" and our Mothers' Day letter will go back to the Sates the same as special delivery. When the announcement was make, it was almost pathetic to see the change of expression on the faces of the boys. A change from a laughing, frolicking fellow, to a bunch of plain, home-sick boys. We are a happy-go-lucky bunch most of the time, with apparently not a care in the world outside of our next meal, and a dry place to sleep, but deep down in each boys' heart, is a longing for home and the end of the war.

It's a wild rough life, and I suppose we appear rough too, but its really only camouflage and every fellow is trying to be the man his Mother thinks he is.

We surely would have a model Army and Navy, if it were possible to live up to that standard, but shucks, we re doing our best, and that is saying a lot.

Now Dad, stand by to kill the fattened calf this winter, for my guess is--will eat Christmas dinner with you, for the U-boats are bluffed and it won't be long until they won't come out any more. With love,--Jack.

The many Central Lake friends of Fay Morrison, a Grand Ledge boy who is well known here and is a grand-son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Peet, will be interested to learn that he has been transferred from Camp Custer to Peoria, Ill., for the purpose of receiving advanced instruction in the manipulation of catterpillar tractors. After a short course at Peoria he will be sent overseas, where his experiences will be most interesting.

Former Central Lake Boy to Fight For Uncle Sam.

Lee M. Thurston, well known here and a former editor of the "Torch," has joined the ranks of Uncle Sam's fighting forces, and will do his part in upholding the honor of the good old U.S.A. His choice of the service was the marines, and he is now at Spartansburg, South Carolina, in training, but will be sent across soon.

Alfred Edson Cady was born, February 13, 1852 in Utica, N. Y., and died at Central Lake May 1, 1918.

In 1876 he came to southern Michigan later he moved to Gaylord, where he was married to Miss Mary Jack, on April 16, 1889.

In 1894 he came to Central Lake where he has since lived. After coming to Michigan he worked almost continuously in the lumber woods. But after the timber was gone from this vicinity a few years ago he purchased a new piece of land northeast of Central Lake, where up until the time of his death he was successfully occupied at clearing and cropping it.

He is survived by a wife, a daughter, Edith, and a son, George, of Central Lake, and also by three sisters, Mrs. Reuben Marsh and Mrs. Thomas Simonds of Camden, N.Y. and Mrs. Helen Hunt of Rome, N.Y.

The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the Methodist church at Central Lake, Rev. Eldred officiating. Burial took place in southern cemetery.

Arthur Nelson, a well known resident of Central Lake, and a prominent musical composer and band leader, died Wednesday evening at Lockwood hospital, Petoskey, where he went for medical treatment two weeks ago.

The body will be brought here Saturday, and the funeral will occur Sunday or Monday from the home of his sister, Mrs. Cornelius Barry.

He leaves many friends, who will mourn his death.

Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Ludbrook, who reside just north of town, have recetly received word to the effect that their daughter, Marie, who has been at Great Falls, Montana, for the past year, has become the bride of Herbert Turdy of that city, and will continue her residence there. Her many friends here will extend their best wishes to the happy young couple

Last Saturday evening at about eight o'clock, Justice A. E. Sage tied the nuptial knot which untied the lives of Monroe Dye and Miss Dolly Welch. The ceremony was performed at the home of the groom, only the immediate relatives being present.

Mr. Dye is a well known young farmer residing a few miles northwest of this place, and his wife is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Welch of near Eastport, both being well and favorably known in the community. They will reside on his farm.

Mrs. Anna McDonald of Central Lake has just recently received another letter from her son, Archie of the 126^th Inf., which states that he arrived in France March 17, and is now in the front line trenches, opposing the German army. He is a genuine Central Lake boy, and the Hun who gets him must necessarily be above the average.