Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-12-25
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low and gored the unfortunate man above
the groin, throwing him distance Of l5 feet.
Mr.. Memberships brother, who CHANGED 10 be
near, seized pitchfork and ran 10 through the
beasts nose, thus holding II at bay until help
arrived. The injured man Is about 30 years
old and unmarried His condition Is pre-
carious and his suffering intense
The report of the Stat Salt Inspector shows
the quantity inspected dnrng the month Of
November as follows; Saginaw county, l2l,
6s3 barrels Bay county, -, i6s barrels; Huron
county, 33,453 barrels; Manistce comfy,
O,G'5 barrels; losco county, al,U2 barrels
81 Clair, 1921 barrels; Midland county, 5000
barrels; total, 35i, 401 barrels. The month OF
November closes the salt inspection year. and
the annual report of state inspector will ap-
pear shortly. The product Of 1855 exceeds all
previous years.
The venerable relict of Prof b. +. Cocker,
recently of Ann Arbor, died the other morning
at the home of her son, VIII A. Cocker In
Adrian. Mrs. Cocker was In her usual health
up 10 the night before her death, when she
complained of pain in her chest.
She walked toward her bedroom
door Five minutes after she died The lady
was % years old. She was born in England,
and went to Australia with her husband, and
then came 10 America, reaching Adrian In
1867.
Burnham * Stills mill in the south end Of
East Saginaw was burned the other morning,
together with large amount of lumber. Tn
origin of the fire Is mystery. The mill was
shut down November 81 and since that time
there has been no fire anywhere about the in
stituton. The mill was supposed 10 have been
securely locked up, but IL is apparent that
some one must have gained admission To the
building, as the fire originated In the main
structure.
Ur Decker, one of the pioneer farmers of
Lenawee county, died at his farm home IN
fl.nss aRar Ia
came to Michigan inlSS3 and settled upon the
farm where hc died He was one of the most
prominent and estimabc residents of the
county. His family of eight grown children
were all at his bedside at the hour of his disco
luton. His widow 10 whom hc had been
married hiiy-seycn years, also survives him.
At a recent national convention Of cattle
men, held al St Louis. Jay liuhbell of Michi-
gan, who owns large cattle interests in New
Mexico, was made chairman of the committee
on legislation, 10 besiege congress for the pur-
pose of correcting the present laws which are
considered inimival 10 the range interests, and
cndcavor 10 secure other desired legislation.
Mr.. llubbellis also the Michigan yice-presdent
OF the association.
Jesse H. Farwell has commenced attachment
proceedings in Chicago against Walter A. and
Edward III. NeWberry, to recover S9,3i3 and
S4,6iO loaned 10 them respectively. The
amounts became due on the death Of Mrs.
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lived in Detroit. Other suits are about TO be
commenced by members oil the Detroit post
obitum syndicate
The Rev. J. f. Davidson one Of the oldest
members of the Detroit conference died AT
Fenton on :he lith inst. He attended church
and sunday school the day before but soon
after returning was taken with iii OF cough
ing and died. He was blind for time but
atci, seemed Go nave improved much, - that
he was enabled 10 walk alone about his duties
Henry W. Sagc, New York lumber baron,
who holds large pine interests in Isabella
COUNTY, recently had about dozen people ar
rested Tor cutting timber on his land. \ jury
i'm the uited states circuit court assessed his
damage go Sl,5H, for which Judgment treble
that auoUut VII be given gain,t the trespass-
cr- in accordance with the statute.
Charlie, D. Babcock and his two sons while
irving 20 drive across the railroad tracks at
Holloway crossing were struck by a Wabash
passenger train. BabcOck was instantly killed
and lis sons were severely in urcd. babcOck
was warmed not TO cross, but said he had time.
Eber Murray. Jackson saloonist has
brought suit against Police Commissioner
I. 4. Brooks, claiming d images IN the sum of
$1,000 for breaking into and entering Murray
saloon which va, raided by the police three
weeks ago under an order from Brooks.
The governor has appointed jane W.
King, or the past fifteen years editor of the
Lansing Republican, Ia hc stcnographer of
the fifteenth judicial district-St. Joseph and
Branch counties. His duties will commence
Jan /.
Chas. Rapp who knocked Yves. Anthony
down " Ia coupling pin in Kalamazoo on the
night OF Nov. - ana attempted 10 rob him,
has been sentenced 10 jackson for fifteen
years. He va, taken there by the first train.
The Grand Rapids common council passed
an ordinance for the suppression of vice.
fraudulent practices etc, and adopted resOlu-
tions instructing the authorities 20 close up
the prize package tea store in that city.
William cCourtle, who shot Chris Green
valid iu Notlc last fall, has been found guilty
Of assault with intent 10 do great bodily BARN
less than murder, and the jury recommend,
him 70 The mcycj 81 the court.
Chas II Green. aged L., Of East Saginaw,
borrowed an old rifle 10 90 hunting with sun
day. and while testing it, before starting, sue
cceded in blowing hi left hand into a shape
less pulp
The jur, in the case of Jacob stubenyell,
charged with thu murder Of Willie Pickcl of
East Saginaw. some time ago, returned YER
dict of manslaughter after being out twelve
hours.
\ unconventional good one-is on foot
at Port Huron for the appointment Of a truant
officer, whose dutg il shall be 10 see that all
children 81 schan age shall attend school.
The Lawrcncc-Towalc, association formed
in Scptcml G 10 fight Tor s3OOOOO,OOO alleged
tu belong u them in England, will hold
meeting In Grand Rapids on the 18th inst.
4 chop cr named James Gudyeau vas
struck on the head by falling limb al a camp
southwest OF Ogcmaw. His skull was crushed
and he died within short time.
Three large hotels in Florida. Georgia and
Ohio closed contracts for furniture with Grand
Rapids manufacturers, aggregatilg s41OpO.
which viii hc shipped al once.
The defense are cndeayoring to obtain new
trial In he Foley child.murdcr case in Clinton
county through the alleged erroneous rulings
of Judge Smith.
The young man named Decker. wEo was
charged with killing his stcp-fatber in Free
land, Saginaw county. some time ago La, Teen
acquitted
Daniel McNlchie of Ishpeming has been
appointed deputy collector of internal revenue
for the distinct comprising the upper PENN
sula.
George Rogers who fired several buildings
In Algonac last spring has been sentenced 10
four years in the louia house Of correction.
Mrs. Samuel Corbin Of Union, an nya ID for
many years, is said to have rcgained much
strength through the % ind cure method.
Hon. OTTO Kirchner Of Detroit, has been ap-
pOintmtnt Kent professor of aw in the uni
ycrsity. vice Hon W. Z, Wells resigned.
John Bradaeld wanted at Traverse City for
horse stealing. surrendered himself 10 the
authorities ia Ypsianti a few days ago
Real cstat at Marine City j. booming on ac-
count OF the purchase OF several acres b. New
York men who intend to bore for salt.
Thoma, Canhan lost $500 worth Of lumber
and shingles when the dock was carried away
recently hv the storm AT Forestyillc.
When the new courthouse at lIoughton Is
done. t. ol one /. 10 Dc altered aud repaired
Tor TIC use OF the mining school.